Peace Arch News, May 01, 2014 by Black Press Media Group

Thursday May 1, 2014 (Vol. 39 No. 35)

V O I C E

O F

W H I T E

R O C K

A N D

S O U T H

S U R R E Y

w w w. p e a c e a r c h n e w s . c o m

Fade out: The final credits have rolled on South Surrey’s popular Rialto Theatre, which closed its doors this week rather than undertake an expensive switch from film to a digital-projection format. i see page 8

72-hour notice targets White Rock City Hall for unprecedented job action Friday

Trivial issues not worth strike: mayor Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter

Unionized White Rock employees have served the city with 72 hours strike notice. The move is one for the history books – it marks the first time ever that negotiations in the city have reached this point in prospective job action, according to the union.

However, White Rock Mayor Wayne Baldwin expressed concern prior to the notice that city workers could strike over issues that are “so trivial.” In a statement issued Tuesday morning, CUPE 402-01 president Mike Guraliuk said the first step will see union members who work at city hall off the job. This

includes employees working in bylaw enforcement, pay parking and financial services. “CUPE was hopeful that the city would enter into last weekend’s talks with a renewed commitment,” Guraliuk said, referring to three days of mediated bargaining held April 25-27. “But that is not what we found.

Our decision to serve strike notice was made in response to the fact that we saw little progress at the bargaining table, where the city and their representative from Metro Vancouver failed to address key issues.” City manager Dan Bottrill told Peace Arch News Wednesday that should the job action kick in Fri-

day, residents likely won’t see much difference. “City hall will be open, exempt staff will be providing services,” he said. “There will be bylaw enforcement, there will be parking (enforcement). All municipal services that typically are delivered out of city hall will still be delivered.” i see page 8

Fraser Health calls idea ‘ridiculous’

Seven months for diagnosis

Top surgeons disagree over wait solution

A family’s frustration Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter

Alex Browne Staff Reporter

Peace Arch Hospital’s chief of surgery says the facility has made strides in maximizing efficiency to avoid penalties imposed by the B.C. Ministry of Health on the Fraser Health Authority for undue waits for nonemergency surgeries. But Dr. Arno Smit also says Fraser Health needs to authorize full use of potential OR time at the hospital – rather than the 80 per cent he says the facility has been limited to in recent months – to avoid a waiting-list crisis in the future. “Our most serious challenge is providing timely care for conditions that are not considered life-threatening,” Smit, a White Rock orthopedic surgeon, said. He warned that staff are reaching a “tipping point” of morale due to frustration over OR-use limits – which he feels threatens advances the hospital has made. Smit suggests Fraser Alex Browne photo Health authorize full use of ‘We have been penalized OR capability, in anticipafor being effective’: Smit. tion of a new budget and potential funding increases, rather than wait for increases to materialize. i see page 5

Tracy Holmes photo

Paige Jamieson and her father, Jen Chitty, say the wait list for an MRI is far too long.

Independent & Assisted Living Community for Seniors Largest Suites, Best Value on the Peninsula! 15366 17th Avenue White Rock

604-531-1160

A South Surrey family is frustrated by health-care wait lists that are forcing their active teenaged daughter to wait at least seven months to get a knee injury properly diagnosed. Paige Jamieson, 16, was hurt March 30 during a playoff soccer game at Queen’s Park in New Westminster. As Jamieson went for a kick, a player on the opposing team “just kinda ran through my leg,” the teen said, explaining the impact to her left knee. “I was limping for about 2½ weeks. I couldn’t walk at all for the first week.” Jamieson’s dad, Jen Chitty, said a diagnostic MRI was ordered for Paige after an X-ray of her knee showed an “anomaly” that likely requires surgery, but did not enable doctors to pinpoint the damage. “They know there’s something wrong,” Chitty said. Since Paige’s injury was not deemed an emergency, she was given the first MRI appointment available at Peace Arch Hospital – Nov. 18, seven months away. Chitty said that when he complained it was an unacceptable wait for an active teenager, he was told to check other hospitals. The news was even more frustrating: the earliest appointment at Surrey Memorial Hospital was next April. Put on a cancellation list, the family is not optimistic things will change anytime soon. They were told there are 250 people ahead of Paige on that list. “They told us they’d had… ‘another budget cut’,” Chitty said. i see page 4

Best Location, Best Value in White Rock! Independent & Assisted Living Community for Seniors Spacious Fireplace Suites from

1,795

LIMITED TIME OFFER

15340 17th Avenue White Rock

604-531-7470

Thursday, May 1, 2014 Peace Peace Arch Arch News News

news

Dianne Watts’ success still leaves challenges behind

A difficult act to follow D

ianne Watts is that and had it working as a team. rarest of politicians — This is a rare, if not unique, someone who actually occurrence in Surrey. does what she said she would (Coun. Barinder Rasode’s do. bolting of the Surrey Frank Bucholtz What makes Surrey’s First team several weeks mayor particularly ago shows just how unique is that the difficult it is to hold promise she made came fractious politicians nine years ago. She said together.) then that she had no Watts led the drive for plans to serve more than the new city hall and for three terms. She fulfilled intense redevelopment that pledge on Saturday, of Whalley, to turn it announcing at the open into Surrey city centre. house for the new city This process is well hall that she would not underway, although seek another term as much remains to be mayor. done. I remember discussing She also led council that specific point with her, early into agreeing to more intense in her first term. But, like many development of parks and other people, that pledge slipped recreation facilities than before. my mind. She initiated pride in Surrey, Having dealt with hundreds something that citizens greatly of politicians in more than 35 appreciate. There are few Surrey years of writing about municipal jokes today. politics, I’ve become used to She has been a good them doing 180s. It’s almost spokesman for Surrey in part of the DNA of a successful the regional arena, where politician. many of the key decisions are But Watts is different, and made, such as those involving that is one of the things that has transportation. endeared her to a large number While other Metro Vancouver of Surrey residents, voters and politicians have yet to step up non-voters alike. to the plate and commit to Contrast her with Vancouver additional transit in Surrey, Mayor Gregor Robertson, who Watts has not bad-mouthed will be seeking his third term them. Instead, she has as mayor this fall. When first consistently stated Surrey’s case. elected, he pledged to end street She has also had good homelessness by 2015. It was relationships with federal and a very difficult promise, and provincial politicians of all naturally he has backed away. political stripes. In fact, homelessness is a bigger There are two areas where problem than ever in Vancouver. Surrey is falling behind, in the Watts will leave office with an view of many residents, as a poll impressive resume. She had, for released Monday indicates. the most part, united council Surrey residents are not happy

with the growing transportation challenges, such as the tolls on two bridges (and none on others), lack of commitment to rapid transit expansion, lack of new bus routes, unfulfilled promises on bus routes over the Port Mann Bridge and others. The other area has perhaps been Watts’ Achilles heel. That is a deep and widespread concern about crime and policing. The murder of Julie Paskall outside the Newton Arena in late December galvanized public concerns about Surrey’s high homicide rate last year. While the mayor had set up a task force, many people felt the reaction from city hall was very slow. Surrey RCMP are generally respected, but the actual number of police officers on the street is low compared to other big cities, and high-crime areas are of particular concern to many residents. Surrey needs a substantial boost in the visibility of police officers on the streets and in the community. Adding substantially to policing budgets won’t come cheap, and will mean a big boost in taxes – something council has been reluctant to do. However, no community can grow the way Surrey has without proper attention to policing. Watts has been a good leader for Surrey. Her successor will have immediate challenges, and they won’t be easy to deal with. Frank Bucholtz writes Thursdays for the Peace Arch News. He is the editor of the Langley Times.

...and franklyy

Going Somewhere this Spring or Summer? • UNITED STATES • ENGLAND • EURO • JAPAN • AUSTRALIA • MEXICO • SWITZERLAND • DENMARK • GUATEMALA • CHINA • NEW ZEALAND • HONG KONG • SWEDEN • THAILAND • NORWAY • COSTA RICA

We have your travel money ready & waiting at great rates and no service charge.

• Sat., May 3

• Sun., May 4

• Mon., May 5

Ht./m

Ht./ft.

TIME

Ht./m

Ht./ft.

TIME

Ht./m

Ht./ft.

TIME

Ht./m

Ht./ft.

02:17 07:03 14:16 21:55

2.9 3.6 0.9 3.9

9.5 11.8 3.0 12.8

03:10 07:35 14:53 22:43

3.0 3.4 1.0 3.9

9.8 11.2 3.3 12.8

04:15 08:09 15:30 23:30

3.0 3.2 1.2 3.9

9.8 10.5 3.9 12.8

05:38 08:46 16:06

2.9 3.0 1.4

9.5 9.8 4.6

{

• INDONESIA • CHILE • PHILLIPINES • CZECH REP. • JORDAN • ISRAEL • HUNGARY • CROATIA • SCOTLAND

• SOUTH AFRICA • MALAYSIA • BRAZIL

• IRELAND • ARGENTINA

Save on your Fall Travel by clipping out the coupon below and returning it to us!

Express Currency Exchange 15223 Russell Avenue, White Rock 604-542-4266

SAVE 15PTS OFF OUR EVERYDAY LOW RATES

Valid May 1 to May 31, 2014 only. Cannot be combined with any other offer.

CURRENCY EXCHANGE LTD. www.expressgoldltd.com

15223 RUSSELL AVENUE

(1 block south of 16th Ave., 1/2 block east of 152nd)

604-542-4266

H O U R S : 9 - 6 M O N - F R I , S AT 9 - 5

This Week’s Winner of a $50 Gas Certificate is Maryann Beaulieu

Back by Popular Demand Our Signature

LARGE 14” PEPPERONI

TIME

THIS THURS. FLYERS

• UNITED ARAB EMIRATES • SINGAPORE

TIDES at White Rock Beach • Fri., May 2

• INDIA

• TURKEY • PERU • KOREA

✁

2 www.peacearchnews.com 2 www.peacearchnews.com

Peninsula Village location only. Offer ends May 8, 2014.

LOYALTY STAMP CARD NOW AVAILABLE 2014 WINNER “FAVOURITE PIZZA ON THE PENINSULA”

• M&M Meat Shops* • Buy Low Foods* • Canadian Tire* • Future Shop* • I.G.A.* • Real Canadian Superstore* • Save On Foods/PriceSmart* • Shoppers Drug Mart* • Safeway* • Walmart* • Sears* • Home Hardware* • JYSK Linen 'n Furniture* • Red Plum* • Rona* • Evolutiuon Furniture* • Toys R Us* • Rexall* • PetSmart* • Ashley Furniture* • Listen Up* • Michael's* • Ben Moss Jewellers*

MORE FLYERS ONLINE ☞

IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE ABOVE FLYERS, PLEASE CALL DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT AT 604-542-7430 *Not distributed in all areas.

15355 24th Ave, Peninsula Village between London Drugs & Safeway facebook.com/PapaMurphysTakeNBakeCanada

604-385-1980

2014

ACCENT

5-DOOR-L

DEALER INVOICE PRICE:

14,604 % $ $ 0 76 0

†

PURCHASE FINANCING FOR UP TO 60 MONTHS

BI WEEKLY PAYMENT

DOWN

ACCENT L 5-DOOR MANUAL DEALER INVOICE PRICE INCLUDES $645 IN PRICE ADJUSTMENTS, DELIVERY AND DESTINATION

GL model shown

3150 King George Blvd., Surrey www.whiterockhyundai.com PLUS YOU GET

0%† FINANCING FOR 96 MONTHS

604.538.7022 DL#31129

Peace Arch Arch News News Thursday, May 1, 2014 Peace

www.peacearchnews.com 3 3 www.peacearchnews.com

news

White Rock councillor wants city to have modified-zoning applicants substantiate need

Variance awarded ‘without hardship’ Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter

A White Rock councillor is calling for a review of the city’s board of variance procedures – including who can submit applications – following a decision that enables a home to be built with a three-car garage. In explaining her notice of motion, Coun. Helen Fathers said she can’t understand why the board decided the request met the criteria for “undue hardship”; why a prospective buyer was able to jointly apply for the variance; and why it was granted when the applicants were clear the variance was needed to close a sale. “I was quite surprised what happened,” Fathers said. “His reason (for asking for a

2.3-metre reduction to the exterior side-yard setback) was that he wanted to build a threecar garage.” The buyer interested in the 15441 Columbia Ave. lot was waiting for the board’s decision, added Fathers, who attended the April 23 meeting. Municipalities are required to establish board of variance committees to deal with applications for minor bylaw variances. Such requests must be based on the presence of “undue hardship,” and that hardship can’t be strictly financial – according to information on the provincial government’s website, it typically relates to such matters as siting, dimensions and building size. Margaret Woods, chair of the White Rock

committee and a former councillor, said she doesn’t fault the applicants. told Peace Arch News one example “People know what they want or would be if a large rock on a lot made what they need. It’s down to the it difficult to build a home that conplanning staff to clarify things for forms with required setbacks. them,” she said. Woods said that to her, the ColumFathers said granting the request bia Avenue request – granted on a leaves the city “open to some prob2-1 vote, with Woods opposed - did lems.” not warrant a variance on the basis Mayor Wayne Baldwin told PAN of hardship. that a lawyer used to be involved in Helen Fathers “In my view… you could build a the process, but that hasn’t been the councillor home on that particular property practice since at least 2006. without any issues, that was made Baldwin suggested the motion – clear by the staff,” Woods said. which Woods also supports – include a call “There was no case made for hardship.” for a legal analysis. Woods would not comment on her colCouncil is expected to consider the motion leagues’ decision to support the request, but at its next meeting, set for May 12.

Trespasser sought

Dog stabbed Spirit, a Surrey Belgian shepherd, is nursing knife wounds after a trespasser stabbed it several times Monday. Police were alerted at about 7:30 p.m., when the owner made a frantic report that her dog was under attack. Police believe the perpetrator accessed the residential property – which is also home to a nursery – by scaling perimeter fencing at the front of the lot, which is located in the 12700-block of 58 Avenue. The individual repeatedly stabbed the shepherd – an estimated 12 times – with what is believed to be a pocket knife. The dog was slashed in the muzzle, forehead and suffered a puncture wound to its neck, police say. The knifewielding man ran off and has yet to be located. He is described as Caucasian, in his mid-20s, about fivefoot-eight CTV News image inches tall Serious wounds. with dark hair and a medium build. He was wearing a plaid shirt and may have had a tattoo resembling an ‘S’ on his neck. The dog was initially in serious condition, but is expected to survive. Police collected evidence at the scene, but remain hopeful the trespasser will turn himself in, or that someone will provide details to help identify him. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502 or to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). – Tracy Holmes & Kevin Diakiw

File photo

Tens of thousands are estimated to have taken part over the years in White Rock’s icy New Year’s Day tradition, the Polar Bear Swim.

Lions, Lionesses bow out after organizing Polar Bear Swim for decades

Prides of White Rock to disband Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter

Two service clubs with decades of history on the Semiahmoo Peninsula are folding. Effective June 30, the Peace Arch Monarch Lions and the White Rock Lioness clubs will cease to exist, officials say. And the decision – made April 17 – was not unanticipated. “It was disheartening and disappointing, but not surprising,” club secretary Kyle McKay told Peace Arch News Tuesday. McKay said both clubs have been struggling for some time to keep a full roster of active members. But despite efforts, the numbers have only continued to decline. Four months ago, Monarch membership was down to just 14, with at least four over the age of 90. Since then, one member has moved and two others have suffered health problems, McKay said. The Lionesses are down to about 12 members. Attracting new members has been a challenge for years, she said. In addition to the loss of fundraising dollars

for numerous South Surrey and White Rock charities – the two clubs have donated nearly $1 million since 1986 – the disbandment may put a popular White Rock tradition on ice. For 44 years, the Lions have hosted the White Rock Polar Bear Swim each New Year’s Day. Doubt as to the event’s future was raised in December, with organizers citing the 2012 death of event chair, Don Miller, and limited membership as key reasons it may not continue. The 2014 new year’s dip was saved by a lastminute push and support from city staffers. Around 700 hardy souls took part; an estimated 2,000 turned out to watch; and $1,100 was raised for the community. Mayor Wayne Baldwin said at the time that he hoped another community group would step up to take over the swim. Amy Baumann, special-events co-ordinator for White Rock, said Tuesday that the city will search for a new host for the swim. “We definitely want to carry on the tradition,” Baumann said by email. “We have been incredibly fortunate to have a group such as the Peace Arch Monarch Lions Club host this popular community event.”

Both of the Lions clubs were chartered in 1986, with several members hailing from the White Rock Lions Club, which closed its doors that same year. Members’ efforts since have benefited a plethora of community causes, including Peace Arch Hospital, Kent Street Seniors’ Centre, Sources’ White Rock/South Surrey Food Bank, scholarships and more. Other charity events championed by the Lions include the annual Father’s Day Breakfast held at the Crescent Beach Royal Canadian Legion, hot dog sales, food bank drives and a Christmas effort that delivers bags of essentials to the homeless. A weekly meat draw held Saturdays at Sawbuck’s Pub will continue until the end of May, McKay said. McKay said the clubs’ fundraising efforts would not have been as successful without the support of the public. “We would like to thank the community for all the support they have given over the years,” she said. “Without your attendance at our various fundraising events, we would not have been able to live up to our motto of ‘We serve’.”

4 www.peacearchnews.com 4 www.peacearchnews.com

Thursday, May 1, 2014 Peace Peace Arch Arch News News

news

Seven months ‘not unusual wait’ gies are being implemented to improve access for patients deemed a low priority. In the meantime, patients who feel their condition warrants reassessment are advised to bring those concerns to their doctor. Paige’s situation has a familiar ring to Chitty. About six years ago, his older daughter, Gabby Jamieson, was injured playing hockey. She had to wait two months for her MRI, then was placed on a triage list to be booked for surgery. While waiting for that call, Chitty took Gabby to see a White Rock orthopedic surgeon. He told them they could wait for the triage call, or pay privately ($1,000) and have the procedure done within two weeks, Chitty said. They chose the latter – and two weeks later, Gabby “hobbled in and walked out” – but left Gabby’s name on the triage list, to see how long it would be before that call came.

Peru Satsuma Mandarins

/lb.

B.C. Hothouse Vine Tomatoes

/lb.

6:30 to 10:30 pm Washington Avenue Grill 15782 Marine Drive. White Rock, BC TAX RECEIPTS ISSUED ON REQUEST

Washington Fuji Apples

/lb.

B.C. Fresh Mini Cucumbers

★

PENINSULA VILLAGE

E HW

EORG

604-536-7889 Unit 945 - 15355 - 24th Ave., Surrey

TICKETS: UNTIL SEPT. 2: $100 / $125 AFTER

Entertainment Bake Sale Root Beer Floats Gift Baskets New This Year - food trucks!

EVENT PARKING & SHUTTLE SERVICE AT 2626 CROYDON DRIVE

/lb.

24TH AVE.

LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! Clothing Recycled Treasures Toys Books Dollar Store

Top Quality, Fresh Fruit & Vegetables. The Best Produce At Low, Low Prices!!!

WWW.VOLUNTEERPOLICING.ORG

SATURDAY, MAY 3RD - 9 TO 4 (RAIN OR SHINE)

G KING

Nine months passed before Chitty answered the phone to learn Gabby’s turn in the public health-care system had arrived. “It was ridiculous,” he said. “It’s even worse now.” Chitty said he is considering going the private route again, but said it “doesn’t seem right” that they should have to. It’s unfair to people who can’t afford to do the same, he said, noting a private MRI costs about $500. “For some people with lower incomes, this can mean the difference between their child going to university on a sports scholarship or not going to university at all.” Prior to her injury, Paige – who started playing soccer at age five – had planned to try out for the Metro soccer team. She’s had to put that goal aside, but knows without more timely treatment, she will also not be able to play soccer in the fall. “I love soccer. I want to run around,” she said.

152nd ST.

i from page 1 However, an official with Vancouver Coastal Health – which manages medical imaging for the Lower Mainland – said that is not the case. While she would not comment on Paige’s case specifically, public affairs officer Viola Kaminski said annual funding for MRIs has increased by more than 19,000 exams, since services were consolidated in 2009-’10. At the same time, Kaminski said, “seven months is not an unusual wait time.” Urgency for the procedures is determined by each patient’s doctor, and the wait time depends on assessed priority level. Urgent and emergency MRIs can be done within 24 hours, she said. Since 2001, the number of exams has tripled from 26,996 annual MRIs to 86,472 in 2011-’12. The MRI Central Scheduling Initiative was developed to increase access for non-urgent patients; Kaminski said strate-

Prices in effect May 1 - 5, 2014 or while quantities last.

Hours: Monday - Saturday 8:30 am - 7 pm • Sunday and Holidays 10 am - 6 pm

ADMISSION IS FREE!

KIDS ZONE!

EVERYONE WELCOME!

UÊ > ÌÊ- `i UÊ Ü Ã UÊ/ ÞÃ UÊ ÌiÀÌ> i Ì

NO ATM ON-SITE.

UÊ >ViÊ*> Ì } UÊ Õ VÞÊV>ÃÌ iÃ UÊ `Ài ½ÃÊ > iÃ

SOUTHRIDGE SCHOOL | 2656 160TH ST. SURREY | SOUTHRIDGE.BC.CA

Peace Arch Arch News News Thursday, May 1, 2014 Peace

www.peacearchnews.com 5 5 www.peacearchnews.com

news

Fraser Health disputes OR figures i from page 1 But Dr. Peter Blair, director of surgical programs for Fraser Health, said the suggestion is “ridiculous.” “It would be incredibly irresponsible for anybody to do that,” said Blair, who helps plan the operations side of resource allocation. “This is public money and if every hospital in the province behaved that way we would have a real problem.” Smit said Peace Arch has been dealing with a 20 per cent operating-room reduction instituted across the region by the Ministry of Health in October. “We spent several years collectively optimizing efficiency in ORs, but we have been penalized for being effective.” But Blair disputed Smit’s calculation that Peace Arch ORs have been operating at 80 per cent. He said surgeries had been reduced because Fraser Health’s surgical program had been operating “well over the allocated budget in January and February.” “We amassed quite a large debt and we had to get that back in line with the budget, so we reduced the number of surgeries,” he said. “The new budget isn’t out yet, so we intend to keep the same rate for the time being. We’ve asked for an increase in the budget, and we fully expect to get one, but we need to wait until it comes.” Blair said any increase would be “distributed to the sites wherever

would have the greatest to be done elsewhere.” impacts on waiting lists.” Smit said the situation Smit, who became chief leads to growing unrest of surgery last October, among medical staff. was sharply critical of “Staff finds itself torn Fraser Health two years between being an advoago for missing out on cate for the patient and $2.6 million in incenrecognizing the need tive funding for failing for fiscal stability and to meet provincially responsibility. There is Dr. Peter Blair mandated wait times for a tipping point and that Fraser Health knee and cataract surgery point is near.” in 2010-’11, advocating Discrepancies in prowait times of no more than six vincial funding between Fraser months rather than the two years Health and other health authoriexperienced in some cases. ties are also a concern, Smit said, “Six months would be com- following a report by B.C.’s audipletely reasonable, but we don’t tor general in February. have it at this point,” he said last It showed Fraser Health has the week, noting hospital efficiencies lowest per capita funding per year instituted over the last two years in B.C., at $1,585 (in 2011-’12) – have reduced wait times, which in comparison with Vancouver have also been mitigated by use Coastal Health, which received of ORs at other facilities. $3,008 per capita. Vancouver “But we have surgical space that Island Health received $2,554, is under-utilized and there has Northern Health received $2,465 been little improvement over the and Interior Health received past few months.” $2,372. Smit warned that the reducSmit acknowledges there are tion threatens any advances the explanations for the discrepanhospital has made, and is leading cies relating to geographic areas to an overall increase in waiting covered and the distribution of lists for smaller procedures. population in the other authori“Local management has to ties, and that he has heard Fraser comply with directives from the Health will receive an increase of health ministry, but the whole 14 per cent in per capita fundprogram is being fragmented ing over three years, rather than as people are looking for places seven per cent over two years. to get their surgeries done,” he “But the population within Fraadded. “Whatever we hope to ser Health is growing faster than save by not doing surgery here is for other authorities – we’re probbeing negated by allowing them ably still falling behind,” he said.

% off

Select

SPRING Fashions Thurs., May 1st Sat., May 3rd only

plus

off All purchases – applied as a CREDIT to Pistachio Points Card

It’s the Perfect time to Shop for Mom

Peninsula Village Corner of King George Blvd and 24th Avenue

604.385.1067 pistachio.ca

West Coast Gardens Open Mon. - Sat. 9am - 6pm CLOSED SUNDAYS Seed Geraniums

NOW 70¢ 18 $12.00

Premium Calibrachoa Baskets

per 4” pot

Flat of

for

NOW 2 $50

Get them while they last.

Hosta’s

NOW 20% OFF

for Regular $30 each These self cleaning mini petunia-like flowers are a TOP HIT. Many mix colour choices.

Great for the shady spot ot in your garden or in your pots. Use Use hardy Hosta’s for a lush look. ook.

Pet & Children Safe Lime

NOW ONLY $7 Reg. $10. Did you forget to lime your gardens and grass this spring? This is 100% organic Calcitic Limestone. OMRI listed. It’s not too late. 30lb bag.

Upcoming Lectures and Classes

Garden Ornaments on Stakes

NOW 30% OFF Great Selection available. Add a little charm to your garden spaces.

West Coast Gardens ‘Love your garden, love your home’

Kids’ Club Class

‘Paint a Pot for Mothers Day’

Gardening Gloves

Saturday, May 3, 10:00 AM

Buy first pair at regular price and get the second pair

50% OFF

We have all sizes including sizes for children.

1420 172 St., Surrey BC 604-541-1117 westcoastgardens.ca Monday - Saturday 9am - 6pm Closed Sunday

Sign up now, as local artist, Felicity Holmes, will be in store to help your kids ‘paint a pot’ for Mother’s Day to surprise Mom. $10.00/child. Call 604-541-1117 now to sign up. (pre-registration is required) Come meet Ed Les the onion growing guru. He will be at the garden centre this Saturday May 3rd at 10am. Talk to Ed about his special mix of fertilizer available for purchase to get the most impressive veggie garden. Sale items are while quantities available. Subject to change without notice unless posted with expiration date.

Like us on Facebook to keep up to date with promotions, events and contests! Thur. May 1 Fri. May 2 Sat. May 3 Sun. May 4 Mon. May 5 Tue. May 6 Wed. May 7

21°13°

20°10° 15°9°

14°9°

15°9°

16°9°

opinion

6 www.peacearchnews.com 6 www.peacearchnews.com

Thursday, May 1, 2014 Peace Peace Arch Arch News News

Peace Arch News Published at South Surrey by Black Press Ltd.

editorial

Trivializing doesn’t help

f unionized City of White Rock employees go on strike, it will mark a historic low point in management-worker relations in the 57-yearold city. But it will also be the result of what is clearly a disconnect between political leaders and the union local, CUPE 402-01. Union president Mike Guraliuk says the city has failed to address “key issues” for the workers, which include such city hall staff as bylaw enforcement, pay parking and financialservices employees. These issues include providing clear delineation of working hours for all employees, fair treatment for casual and part-time workers and a determination of long-term disability benefits. Mayor Wayne Baldwin counters that such issues are too “trivial” to strike about. The city’s position is that it has offered wage increases consistent with settlements with other CUPE locals, and suggested it will help facilitate a CUPE-administered longterm disability plan. Furthermore, Baldwin says, while the city isn’t prepared to stave off a strike by passing on increased labour costs to taxpayers, striking also wouldn’t make sense for employees who would have little chance to catch up on earnings lost through a job action. One can’t minimize Baldwin’s experience managing a city – as he served as White Rock’s city manager for many years prior to seeking political office, few others are likely to have a greater grasp of how White Rock operates. But, by the same token, it might not be the most politic move, as the city teeters on the edge of a strike, to trivialize the current concerns of workers. With due respect to Baldwin’s judgment, the issues are apparently important enough to the workers for them to have taken a strike vote in February and served strike notice this week. It’s sad to contemplate that both sides have drifted so far apart, and one can only wonder why elements that seem ‘key’ to one are ‘trivial’ to the other. Someone, somewhere, isn’t listening to what is being said. In the final analysis, it will matter less to taxpayers – on the verge of being inconvenienced – who that is, provided the current deficit in understanding is addressed.

question week of the

Last week we asked...

Just a few grown men having a ball

aking fun of birders, model Major League general manager. Unlike railroaders, coin and stamp most sports drafts, roto uses an auction collectors and Trekkies is method. Owners, as they’re called in roto, low-hanging fruit for situation comedy have a pseudo-salary cap to bid on players writers. as their names come up. The It’s a Good Humour treat I’d most common cap is $260 for 14 Grant Granger like to be able to indulge in. But hitters at various positions and I can’t. And not because it’s not nine pitchers. How those poultry nice. It’s because I have no right pluckers came up with those to. It would be hypocritical. So numbers and combinations is difficult to fathom. Must have hypocritical. Every spring I immerse myself had something to do with the in something equally as nerdy amount of chianti flowing that and reaffirm what I’m sure most evening. people have concluded about me: Most scoring systems have I really do need to get a life. eight or 10 categories – if you About 20 years ago, Ed Tait, a don’t know what WHIP is, don’t colleague at the Winnipeg Sun ask—and used to require a slide introduced me to the world of rule. Fortunately for us, there’s plenty of Internet sites to do the roto baseball. I’ve been addicted calculations for us. Most leagues confine ever since. Just what the heck is roto baseball? Well, the player pool to either the American or National league, not both. Oh yeah, it’s the granddaddy of fantasy sports. they also get to keep players from year to If hockey pools are basic arithmetic, year, but that’s getting into TMI territory. roto is calculus. It’s got plenty of (See earlier reference to eyes glazing permutations that make people’s eyes over.) glaze over when an enthusiast like myself When Ed first mentioned the auction tries to explain them. I was skeptical. I’m not a good haggler It was developed by a bunch of baseball or negotiator so I thought it wouldn’t be stats nuts sitting around a table in a New York rotisserie chicken restaurant 30 years for me. But, as he said, if you want a player you ago. That’s why they called it rotisserie can have him as long as you pay enough baseball, which has colloquially been for him. It avoids the nasty feeling you shortened to roto. get when the guy or gal picking ahead It was designed to mimic being a

other words

Rita Walters Publisher

200 - 2411 160 Street., Surrey, B.C. V3S 0C8 Phone: 604-531-1711 Circulation: 604-542-7430 Classified: 604-575-5555 Fax: 604-531-7977 Web: www.peacearchnews.com

Is Dianne Watts’ planned retirement as mayor bad for Surrey? Vote online at www.peacearchnews.com

Lance Peverley Editor

Marilou Pasion Circulation manager

Member CCNA

James Chmelyk Creative Services manager

2013 WINNER 2010 WINNER

Should cities decide what trees must remain on private property?

yes 32% no 68% 139 responding

of you takes the player you want. But there’s a price to pay for getting the big bashers and mound magicians. Bidding big bucks for them means you might get stuck with some category killers at the end because you’re out of money. A year or two later I hooked up with a 12-team American League auction league based in Brandon. Great bunch of guys. Many of them consider auction day the best day of the year. Even better than Dec. 25. They’re right. We get together ‘Auction Eve’ for baseball banter, and then meet up for breakfast prior to the big event. After it’s over, we head to the pub for grub, suds and an autopsy of the day’s proceedings. No one is going to get rich playing. In fact, I could go broke considering The Lone Grangers have won just once in 17 years and I spend about a grand every year to return to Manitoba’s Mars-like landscape in early April. (Most people think I’m cuckoo when my answer to their question “Are you going anywhere during your vacation?” is “Manitoba.” I don’t blame them.) About a decade ago I met Bob “The Moj” Marjanovich, who introduced me to a super serious and competitive league where I’m swimming with sharks. Alas, I figure my role in these auctions is to make the others feel superior about their baseball knowledge. Now that my Christmas in April is over, every evening for the next six months will be spent checking the box scores, making lineup changes or fretting every time one of my pitchers gets lit up. You’re right. I need to get a life. But I won’t. I’m having too much fun. Grant Granger is a reporter at the Burnaby-New West NewsLeader. The Peace Arch News is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent within 45 days to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby Street, Nanaimo, B.C., V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org

Peace Arch Arch News News Thursday, May 1, 2014 Peace

letters

www.peacearchnews.com 7 7 www.peacearchnews.com

Peace Arch News

Power imbalances Editor: I see power struggles between workers and employers all the time, but it seems very unbalanced. In the teachers’ struggle, there is no real desire by the employer to negotiate in good faith because they know that, push comes to shove, the government steps in and helps the employer to save itself money. The fast-food industry has been abusing workers with the help of the government program of foreign temp workers. The government has finally done something about that, as there is so much publicity they will lose votes. In the City of White Rock-CUPE battle, I see one of the sticking points is long-term disability program for the workers. Even if the employees pay for it, the employer says ‘no’, yet city managers have this paid for by taxpayers. Talk about discrimination. Thank God we have unions, or we would be back in the Dark Ages with indentured workers and fat-cat industrialists. It’s time for governments to stay out of private negotiations and let the parties settle it themselves. Of course this would mean the government has to take some heat, and politicians don’t want that. Laurence Gill, Surrey

Best response for all of us Editor: Re: Delays for ‘routine’ calls, April 24 letters. A letter published in this paper from Mike McNamara, president of the Surrey Fire Fighters Association, made a number of assumptions regarding changes to ambulance response that require clarification. As the BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) board chair, I feel it is necessary that your readers receive accurate information about the Resource Allocation Plan (RAP). The board values the work of first responders; however, as the agency responsible for pre-hospital care, it is important that BCEHS strive to provide the best system-wide response for patients and taxpayers. McNamara’s letter implies changes to ambulance response were not made in the best interest of patients and the public. This is simply untrue. Our mandate is to ensure that the best interest of patients and the public is always a priority. The board reviews and oversees all major public policy decisions related to ambulance service, including the RAP. Our board recently requested that BCEHS engage a third-party expert to review the RAP methodology. Alan Craig, an expert on prehospital health care, completed this review in early 2014. His analysis determined that the RAP committee – comprised of physicians, paramedics, nurses and first responders – used evidence-based methodology to develop the updated

ambulance and fire department response to medical calls. Craig’s report also determined that changes were made based on industry best practices using a process that is superior to those used by most emergency medical service (EMS) systems. In 2010, Craig and several physicians conducted a study in Toronto that found 83 per cent of calls assessed as emergencies could be downgraded to routine responses with no negative clinical outcome for patients. To ensure efficient use of resources, Toronto EMS dramatically reduced the number of calls assigned to first responders as a result of Craig’s research. McNamara’s letter also states “BCEHS attempts to justify the controversial changes in protocols by suggesting patients that are known to be worst case receive more rapid response.” Of course BCEHS aims to provide a faster response to patients who are critically ill or ‘worst case’ – this is the cornerstone of the updated RAP. Since the implementation of the response changes for paramedics in October, ambulances are getting to the sickest patients faster – it is these cases where faster response times can drastically improve patient outcomes. BCEHS executive remains committed to ensuring the right care is provided to the right patient in the right time, using public resources efficiently. BCEHS will continue to review the post-implementation results of the RAP, and engage with first responders and stakeholders. G.W. (Wynne) Powell, BCEHS

Risk of losing B.C.’s beauty Editor: Get rid of the tunnel. Dredge the Fraser River even deeper. Approve the coal dock at Fraser Surrey Docks for shipment of U.S. thermal coal to China. Extend the Kinder Morgan pipeline southwest to FSD. Result – large coal-carrying ships and oil tankers using the Fraser. Undoubtedly, this is why members of the Surrey Board of Trade and FSD travelled to Ottawa recently to plead their case for federal support for all of the above. Why is there no public outcry about this? Could it be that people are not aware of what is planned, or are they too complacent? Obviously people in Ottawa have no concern in protecting our environment here on the West Coast. Why risk removing the Beautiful from Beautiful B.C. ? David Gibbs, Surrey

Conscience over party Editor: Re: ‘Isolated’ councillor quits Surrey First, April 17. I was concerned right from the start, when Coun. Judy Villeneuve crossed over to Surrey First in 2008 and then-councillor Bob Bose was

left out, with what might happen with a slate with no opposition. Even when there is opposition but the slate is a large majority, to me, it becomes more like a dictatorship. This is at all levels of government where the top gun rules the roost and the rest just say ‘OK,’ even if it seems the people in power are going against their own constituents’ will. For that and many other reasons, I don’t like slates. We need individuals who get elected under their own power and credentials for the job. We need people who can vote with their conscience rather then the party line. It’s going to be a tough road for Rasode, but I hope she sticks to her guns and principles. Good luck to her. Brian Lauder, Surrey

Clear reason it’s Marine Dr.

“ “

quote of note

Why is there no public outcry about this? Could it be that people are not aware of what is planned, or are they too complacent?a David Gibbs

Editor: Re: Clearing concerns expressed after trim, April 24. I think the City of White Rock needs a huge pat on the back. The trimming of the trees on Marine Drive was well overdue. The company they used did an excellent job and some more cleanup and trimming to come. Contrary to some of the illinformed, you can actually see the ocean and can now understand why it is called Marine Drive. Thank you again, city council. John P. (Jack) Scott, White Rock

write: 200 - 2411 160 Street, Surrey, B.C. V3S 0C8

fax: 604.531.7977

File photo

Wire thieves have easy access to Surrey street lights, until the city acts after the fact, writes Forest McCready.

Prewired thought would pay off Editor: Anyone who strolls their neighbourhood in South Surrey will likely have seen evidence of the damage caused by wire thieves. In the past year, I have seen this on three occasions. With all the media attention to this problem and police efforts to monitor the scrapyards, since somebody has to be continuing to buy this wire, why are our local government officials sitting on their collective behinds doing nothing to prevent these ongoing thefts? In every case of wire theft from street lights in my area, the posts targeted are the ones with a simple hex-head bolt holding the electrical cover plate in place, something a 10-year-old could get off easily with a crescent wrench.

Once this happens, the city spends hundreds, if not thousands of dollars, in labour and materials to repair the damage. And then they install a tamper-proof lock on the cover plate. Is it any wonder our taxes continue to rise every year, when we have elected officials that see nothing wrong with spending millions of dollars for a grand new edifice in Whalley, but lack the foresight to change every bolted cover plate for one that will prevent these wire thefts in the first place? Surely it would be cheaper in the long run if the city got proactive and installed secure cover plates before the wire is stolen. Forest McCready, Surrey

email: editorial@ peacearchnews.com

questions? 604.531.1711

Submissions will be edited for clarity, brevity, legality and taste. (please include full contact information, including address)

8 www.peacearchnews.com 8 www.peacearchnews.com

Thursday, May 1, 2014 Peace Peace Arch Arch News News

news

Sister cinema to remain open in South Surrey

Last picture show at Rialto

Introductions Sat, May 3 10:30 am

Staff Reporter

South Surrey’s Rialto Theatre has shown its final film. The theatre, located at 1732 152 St., closed its doors Monday, with parent company Criterion Entertainment citing a “shrinking demand for 35mm film.” The theatre – like the familyowned Clova Cinema in Cloverdale, which is set to close this summer – was one of just a handful in Canada still using 35mm film, as opposed to making the shift to digital. According to the release, there are no distributors of 35mm films left in Canada – the last remaining lab, in Ontario, closed last year – and a major distributor in California is also set to close. Converting the Rialto to a digital system was “closely examined” according to Criterion, but “in the end, proved too prohibitive given the theatre’s age, size and overhead.”

Spec

Braze ial RaspblBerry $ erries

3499

Offer v each alid While April 28th - M quanti ties last ay 4th .

Tracy Holmes photo

Reduced availability of 35mm film is cited for the end of the Rialto. Fewer than five per cent of movie theatres in Canada still run 35mm film. “The demand for it has fallen so much that the studios are becoming selective as to which of their titles will be released in 35mm format… unfortunately, this has made it increasingly difficult to secure suitable product for the Rialto market,” the news release states.

The Rialto opened in November 1994 and had 11 employees, according to the release. Criterion Entertainment also operates the Caprice Cinemas fourplex, at 2381 King George Blvd., in South Surrey. While no one at the Vancouverbased company could be reached for comment, a manager at the Rialto said the Caprice is to stay open.

Hope remains strike can be averted i from page 1 Union members voted 94 per cent in favour of job action in February. They have been without a contract since Dec. 31, 2011. In a statement responding to the union’s announcement Tuesday, the city noted the union has been offered wage increases “consistent with settlements entered by the Lower Mainland and other CUPE locals”; of 1.25 per cent for 2012, 1.75 per cent for 2013 and 2014 and two per cent for 2015. As well, “the city has proposed to assist in the facilitation of a CUPE-administered long-term disability plan,” the statement notes. Bottrill described the offer as “fair and sustainable,” and said he remains optimistic job action can

SHOWTIMES

CAPTAIN AMERICA: WINTER SOLDIER (PG) Nightly 7:30, Mat Fri-Sun 2:10

GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL (14A) Nightly 7:00 & 9:00, Mat Fri-Sun 2:20

Fatigue, weight gain, poor memory/concentration, constipation, hair loss, dry skin, feeling cold – these are all symptoms of an underactive thyroid. There is a lot of controversy around whether the lab reference ranges for thyroid hormones are enough to guide treatment of hypothyroid. NOW Thyroid Energy is a natural supplement containing ashwagandha- a popular herbal supplement for a wide array of health conditions, including hypothyroidism. Animal studies suggest that it increases endogenous production of T4. NOW Thyroid Energy also contains tyrosine (a precursor to T4), selenium and zinc (crucial components of the enzymes responsible for converting inactive thyroid hormone T4 into its active form T3), and guggul- an Ayurvedic herb that stimulates the conversion of T4 to T3. NOW Thyroid Energy is available without a prescription, but this does not mean it cannot interact with your prescription drugs. Come in to one of our locations and chat with our knowledgeable pharmacists about your symptoms and medications, so we can work together to decide if this supplement is right for you!

FAMILY CARE PHARMACY LANGLEY: 604.539.1611 5581 - 204th St.

SURREY: 604.581.1900 12815 - 96 Ave.

David Hunter Garden Centers 15175 - 72nd Avenue, Surrey • 604-590-2431 www.davidhuntergardencenters.com www.facebook.com/DavidHuntersSurrey

Open 7 Days a Week Mon-Fri 9am - 8pm Sat & Sun 9am - 5:30pm

near the Shops at Morgan Crossing

28th Avenue

WHITE ROCK: 1539 Johnston Rd. 604.536.1300

DELTA: 604.599.0211 8925 - 120 St.

24th Avenue

160th Street

Nightly 9:15

Pharmacist Brandie Mabee

olours

99 ea

Offer va lid ch While April 28th M quanti ties la ay 4th st.

Ranchero Salad

LOTS OF PARKING!

Croydon Drive

TRANSCENDENCE (PG)

(90 or 180 VCAPS)

Dose

on nd s Lo rug D

Fri-Wed 7:15, Mat Fri-Sun 2:30

Spe

Dram cial P m Mini Assorrt uner ed C

sammyjs.ca

NOW Thyroid Energy

Daily

each

- May 4th April 28th Offer validle quantities last. Whi

ty rif Th oods F

RIO 2 (G)

$ 79

C H E C K O U T O U R M E N U A N D TA K E A 3 6 0 O T O U R AT

WITH THIS COUPON. EXPIRES MAY 31, 2014

4 inch

y 99 hwa Hig

Fri-Sat 6:45 & 9:30, Sun-Thur 7:45, Mat Fri-Sun 2:00

20 OFF

Bego pots

ard lev Bou ge eor gG Kin

THE AMAZING SPIDERMAN 2 (PG)

be averted. come to job action over “We’re always willing to “trivial” issues such as come to the table,” he said long-term disability benin an interview. “It’s been efits and an increase in a frustrating process but cash-in-lieu. we’re going to continue “To me, it doesn’t to work hard to try and make sense,” Baldwin ensure that we have an said, predicting the agreement that’s fair to all employees will never parties.” catch up the earnings Wayne Baldwin Monday, Guraliuk told lost during a strike. mayor PAN that the weekend “If it was good enough talks “did not go well in 2011, why is it not at all,” and that members were good enough now, with the costto meet that evening to discuss of-living increases?” plans for going forward. While he would prefer to avoid Key issues include the need a strike, the mayor said “we’re for clear hours of work for all not about to increase the cost to employees, fair treatment for taxpayers.” casual and part-time employees Guraliuk said if necessary, Friand long-term disability benefits. day’s planned job action will be That evening, Baldwin told PAN followed by rotating action at he hoped the situation would not different city workplaces.

Specniiaas l

156th Street

2381 King George Blvd., Sry 604-531-7456

Dwarf and compact with lots of Fruit

PROVEN WINNERS

New Plant

Nick Greenizan

Fri., May 2 - Thurs., May 8

BrazelBerries® are Back!

FREE Seminar

Walmart

Spend $40 get $10 OFF with this ad

Expires June 30, 2014. Taxes and gratuity not included. Limit of one per table. Cannot be combined with any other promotional card or in house promotion.

SOUTH SURREY 604-385-2577 15770 Croydon Drive info@sammyjs.ca

Home of the Original Cheeseburger Caesar

Peace Arch News Thursday, May 1, 2014

www.peacearchnews.com 9

FA M ILY PA C K

S av i n g s

BC Wild Coho Salmon Fillets

Sunrise Farms Chicken Breasts Seasoned, Boneless, Skinless Ice Glazed, Frozen 4kg Box Works out to: $2.95/lb, $6.50/kg

Previously Frozen $10.84/lb

On Sale

Per 100g

Paradise Island Random Cut Cheese Regular & Organic Assorted

We’re Wild about Salmon! Dempster’s Whole Grains Bread or Healthy Way Bread Selected 500–600g

On Sale

2 $5 for

9Each9

Bergen Farms Blueberries Unsweetened Frozen 8lb Box

On Sale

9 9 Each

25% At Til l

On Sale

off

Olympic Yogurt

No Fat, Plain 650g or Krema Greek Style 500g Excludes Krema 0% Fat Varieties

On Sale

2 $5 for

Specials in Effect until Tuesday, May 6th, 2014

10 www.peacearchnews.com 10 www.peacearchnews.com

Thursday, May 1, 2014 Peace Peace Arch Arch News News

news

Drivers will no longer enter parking-stall number

TransLink switches to pay-by-plate lots Jeff Nagel Black Press

TransLink is switching its paid parkand-ride lots to a new system where drivers will enter their licence-plate number instead of the parking-stall number. The pay-by-plate system arrived in April at Surrey’s Scott Road Station park-and-ride and at the expanded South Surrey Park and Ride. It will roll out to others in the months ahead, according to Sany Zein, TransLink’s director of infrastructure and network management. “The long-term trend in the industry is it’s expected to become uniformly pay-by-plate,” he said. Staff use car-mounted automatic licence plate scanners to quickly scan the lot and determine if any vehicle is there that hasn’t paid. Customers only have to remember their licence plate, not the stall number, Zein added. Motorists who park at the same lot more than once in a day now are assured their payment is good all day

– in the past they had to pay again if their original stall was occupied on a second visit. Pay-by-plate parking is also in effect now for paid street parking in Vancouver and New Westminster. Thirteeen park-and-ride lots are directly managed by TransLink with a total of 4,700 parking spaces. Drivers are charged $3 at Scott Road and six West Coast Express station lots, while they pay $2 at South Surrey and at Carvolth Exchange in Langley. Other lots at SkyTrain stations run by Impark charge considerably more. The expansion area of the South Surrey lot has remained vacant since it opened last fall and pay parking took effect. Zein said TransLink is monitoring the situation there. He said some people using the transit exchange may now be catching their bus closer to home, instead of driving to the lot. The City of Surrey has considered enforcing resident-only parking restrictions on nearby streets.

Enjoy life! Leave the details to us.

Welcome to Rosemary Heights Seniors Village. Our beautiful community is located in the quiet South Surrey area and oﬀers Independent Living, Assisted Living and Complex Care. Our residents are enjoying an independent lifestyle; meeting new friends and relaxing in their own bright, spacious suite with the added security of in-house personal care services, if and when needed.

To arrange a personal visit, call 778.545.5000 15240 - 34 Avenue, Surrey, BC

edit: Move In Cr for

Suites only Private Pay ply. nditions ap Certain Co

rosemaryheightsvillage.com

Want Results?

Call an outstanding agent...

RON WISEMAN

Colonial Pacific

604-541-4888

Peace Arch Arch News News Thursday, May 1, 2014 Peace

perspectives

www.peacearchnews.com 11 11 www.peacearchnews.com

…on the Semiahmoo Peninsula

Family marks nine years of supporting White Rock walk

Strides being made in fight against MS Sarah Massah

experienced a period of denial. “He flat out told us, ‘we’re at and Gerry Wilson not going to talk about MS, the remember the phone call only time is when I’m going to they received 11 years bring it up,’” she said, noting ago, informing them that their that even now he asks that his 24-year-old son was going into name not be published. a Northern B.C. hospital for “At the time, it was steroid treatment after losing devastating. We were doing so sight in his eye. much research and finding out “He had virtually gone blind,” information and we couldn’t Gerry said. “He had to receive share it with him.” a three-day treatment in one Then a turning point came in eye.” 2006. After being Pat and Gerry’s ❝I had this inkling daughter, Jill, was referred to St. that this was Paul’s Hospital participating in the closer to home in bigger than what Vancouver Scenic Surrey for further City MS Bike Tour we thought it tests, Pat’s maternal when she was caught would be.❞ instinct kicked in on a television camera Pat Wilson and she knew she wearing a shirt that mother had to be there stated she was riding with her son. for her brother. “I had this inkling “He called to ask whether that this was bigger than what that was his sister wearing that we thought it would be,” she shirt,” Pat said. “After that, it recalled. was different. He was really She was right. touched and happy for the Her son was diagnosed support.” with multiple sclerosis – an Knowing the difference inflammatory disease in which support can make for someone the insulating covers of nerve struggling with a MS diagnosis, cells in the brain and spinal Pat and Gerry have been cord are damaged. The damage making strides – literally to the nerve cells disrupts the and figuratively – in raising nervous system’s ability to awareness and support. communicate, resulting in a This year’s May 4 Scotia Bank range of symptoms. MS Walk in White Rock at “In the very beginning, we Bayview Park marks nine years were very scared of what the the family has been involved – future held,” Pat said. with a steady stream of support “To us, it was much worse from friends and extended than we knew. So you quickly family. arm yourself with as much Gerry, who has served as a information as you can.” committee member for the After researching MS, Pat and walk’s board for all nine years, Gerry discovered that losing said that the annual event vision is a very common first brings families together and symptom. builds a network of support. They also found that while So far, the Wilsons have MS can be debilitating, there raised more than $62,000 for is a spectrum, ranging from the MS Society of Canada. benign – the least serious form “It’s a fun day and we get to of the disease – to the most know others with MS,” he said. severe form, progressive. “Pat and I have family and “That’s what we all think of,” friends that come out and help Pat said. with the walk year after year. It “You think of wheelchairs provides a lot of support.” and ‘oh my God, what does this For more information on the mean?’” national or the White Rock The shock of the diagnosis event, which features three-, was a lot for their son to five- and 6-½-half-km routes, process, with Pat noting that he visit www.mswalks.ca

Staff Reporter

Contributed photo

Pat and Gerry Wilson have been supporters of the White Rock MS Walk for nearly a decade.

Hate CPAP?

FREE INFORMATIONAL SEMINAR Learn about the alternatives to CPAP

May 5/14 at 7pm

Attendance is limited, please RSVP Learn how you can utilize your extended d medical plan for an oral appliance

WE CAN HELP!

1-855-43-SNORE

#210, 15321 - 16th Ave., Surrey 778.736.0116

12 www.peacearchnews.com 12 www.peacearchnews.com

Thursday, May 1, 2014 Peace Peace Arch Arch News News

lifestyles

Outstanding Canadians on the Peninsula Do you know an individual who is an outstanding citizen and has contributed to the success, well-being and livability of White Rock? Should they be recognized by the community during Canada Day events? If so, nominate them on or before Friday, May 23 by completing a nomination form and a 250 word biography of the nominee(s). Nomination forms are available on-line at www.whiterockcity.ca/legacy, at City facilities or by emailing Shannon Levesque, slevesque@whiterockcity.ca, with Outstanding in the subject line.

Evon Olsen photo

Star of the Sea’s talent show winners were A Family Affair Trio (above).

Annual talent show draws crowd

School stars shine Star of the Sea showcased talent from the school at their annual talent show fundraiser April 26. Dozens of hopefuls from the school, parish and South Surrey community auditioned in front of a panel of five judges on April 12 to determine the final seven who would perform at the sold-out April 26 show. Hundreds who attended the show cast their vote for their favourite talent, with musical group A Family Affair Trio – featuring sisters Michele and Erica Dos Santos and cousin Stephanie

Kash – taking home the top honours. Michele and Stephanie – both Grade 7 students, play the flute and the piano, respectively, while Erica, in Grade 4, is a soloist. Coming in as the runner up was Grade 7 student Mireille Perez, also a soloist. Students were not the only ones taking on the stage, as school staffers performed as musical group No Direction. Funds raised from the event will go towards the Grade 6 class outdooreducation trip.

Sunnyside Elementary to host social media guru

Expert to speak in Surrey Sunnyside Elementary will host social media expert Jesse Miller for a talk on parenting in the age of social media May 8. The international public speaker has presented to, and consulted with, schools and companies since 2007 “on topics of social media awareness, mobile communications and associated behaviours and online content evaluation,” according to the biography on his website. Miller will be speaking to parents about encouraging smart, aware and ethical social media participants who communicate an effective and pos-

itive message and build an online reputation that will help students into the next stages of life, organizer and parent Laura Chanin told Peace Arch News. The event is open to all parents in South Surrey and will kick off at 6:30 p.m. at the South Surrey school, 2828 159 St. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at www.sunnysidepac.eventsbot.com, by emailing sunnysidepac@gmail.com or calling 778-358-7229. Tickets can also be bought at the door. Free child minding will be provided with pre-registration.

We Sell the Healthiest Beds in Canada! We won’t be Undersold!

Call Out for Canada Day Vendors White Rock’s annual Canada Day by the Bay is a popular, family-friendly celebration that spans the waterfront from East to West Beach. The City is looking for vendors to set up a booth space between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to sell their handmade creations. More details and application form is available on our website, www.whiterockcity.ca Application deadline: Friday May 30, 2014 at 4:30 p.m.

Invasive Species Clean-up May 3, 2014 9:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Please meet at the southern entrance of Duprez Ravine on Duprez Street. Once you arrive on-site, there will be directional green arrows. You can sign in at 9:45 a.m. Invasive plants to be removed include Periwinkle, Silver Lamium, Holly, Cherry Laurel and Knotweed. Instruction will be provided on which plants are invasive. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty and good outdoor footwear. Please avoid ﬂip ﬂops or open toed shoes. Long sleeves and pants are recommended to help reduce scratches from thorny plants. The Lower Mainland Green Team on Meetup.com is organizing volunteers for this event. Learn more on their website. http://www.meetup.com/the-lower-mainland-green-team

Are You Prepared? Are you prepared if a serious disaster were to occur in your area? Join White Rock Fire Rescue for a free informative presentation kicking off Emergency Preparedness Week! Date: May 5, 2014 Time: 7 – 8:30 p.m. Location: White Rock Community Centre – Hall C 1 Emergency Preparedness Week (May 5 - 11, 2013) encourages Canadians to be prepared to cope on their own for at least the ﬁrst 72 hours of an emergency while rescue workers help those in urgent need. Visit www.GetPrepared.ca for more resources to help you and your family prepare for all types of emergencies.

Innovative Sleep Solutions #10-3033 KING GEORGE BLVD. • 604-536-9380 #10 380

www.innovativesleep.ca

www.whiterockcity.ca DAYS 2 ONLY

FRIDAY

AY SATURD

SUNDAY

MAY

ALE! S K A E T S MAY

MAY

TE OINWS ORK! SIRLNE THE ATED VE DO – WE’ MARYIN ATED IN AR M iyaki

AKS

Surrey - White Rock 3189 King George Blvd. (Redwood Square) 604-541-4200

ALREAD

Happy together LOOK FOR OUR FLYER IN TODAY’S PAPER!

s Ter squite cue s Me s Barbe s Herb & Garlic er s Pepp

Surrey - Boundary 6350 120th Street

KS EA 4x ST oz 170 g/6 4

3 LIMIT OF TOMER PER CUS

6 50 SAVE ONLY $2 $

EAK PER ST

ki aki yak riya riy eri Te Teriya Ter

(Boundary Park Plaza) 604-592-0988 www.mmmeatshops.ca

Peace Arch Arch News News Thursday, May 1, 2014 Peace

www.peacearchnews.com 13 13 www.peacearchnews.com

lifestyles

Memorial event Dutch-Canadians will mark the liberation of the Netherlands with a memorial service called Dodenherdenking May 4 in White Rock. The annual event – now in its fourth year – will take place at city hall, 15322 Buena Vista Ave., at 2 p.m. and will feature a wreathlaying ceremony to mark the liberation by the Canadian Army at the end of the Second World War. After the ceremony, there will be a onehour reception at the Royal Canadian Legion #008, 2290 152 St. For more information, visit www. dutchnetwork.ca

Semi win Semiahmoo students participated in the annual BC Green Games Celebration at Science World last week. The April 22 celebration marked Earth Day and the end of a video competition that focused on green projects pitched by schools across the province. Semiahmoo Secondary students won

Contributed photo

Stratford Garden residents hosted a tea for hospice. $1,000 in grants towards conservation ideas. green projects at the South Surrey school Birds celebrated for their three-minute Friends of video which showcased Semiahmoo Bay activities that would make their school more Society will host two bird watching events sustainable. The students – headed May 10 to mark International Migratory by Grade 9 student Bird Day. Tina Zhang – had The first gets the video document underway at 8 a.m. at the progress of their the Little Campbell team in the BC Hydro forest trail, where Energy Ambassadors guides will lead program. So far this participants in a year, the Semiahmoo search for migrating students have done warblers – from nine elementary Central and South presentations on America – that have electricity and shared stopped to rest and science knowledge and

You, our readers, now have the opportunity to share with us why you feel your Mom is so special. Send your story to the Peace Arch News by Friday, May 2 (maximum 250 words). Please include your name and phone number.

Your story will be entered into our CONTEST and will be eligible to WIN 1 OF 3 GREAT PRIZES for Mom! • Enter by email to ads@peacearchnews.com OR • Mail or drop off to The Peace Arch News, Mother’s Day Contest, #200-2411-160th St., Surrey, BC V3S 0C8

Hospice tea Residents of the Stratford Gardens complex in South Surrey raised more than $500 for the White Rock South Surrey Hospice Society, at an Easter tea organized by longtime hospice volunteer and cancer survivor Jean Walker. Many residents donned Easter bonnets for the third annual event.

Classic Car Show

STORIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY NOON, FRIDAY, MAY 2 The winners will be announced and their Mother’s Day Stories will be published in the Tuesday, May 6, 2014 issue of the Peace Arch News. *Prizes have no cash value * *Employees of Black Press are not eligible to enter

Mee Meet eet the the A&W Root Ro Bear

Every Wednesday 5-8pm May 7 - Oct 1, 2014

Music by Scott Barratt Creative DJ Services

+ Live Entertainment + 50’s 60’s Music DJ + Classic Cars & Trucks + Muscle Cars + Motorcycles

Why my Mother is So Special

feed as they fly north. Thrush, swallowe and woodpeckers are among other winged wonders likely to be spotted. Those interested are asked to meet at the Little Campbell Hatchery, at 1284 184 St. The 10 a.m. walk is to take place at Blackie Spit in Crescent Beach. There, birders will look for migrating shorebirds. Boundary Bay is a major stopover for 50 different bird species, numbering in the hundreds of thousands. To participate, meet at the kiosk at the entrance gate to Blackie Spit. For more information, visit www. birdsonthebay.ca

+ Free Beverage for all Participating Classic Car Owners + Free Kid’sTreat + Free Menu Items at Car Show Time

+ Free Burgers (with coupon redemption) + Hourly Great Prize Draw + Photo with the A&W Root Bear + and Much More.....

Come and join the fun at A&W 2303 King George Boulevard • 604-538-8807 1 Small Sweet Potato Fries

with spicy chipotle mayo

FREE T TM

1 Small A&W Root Beer

FREE

with purchase of any burger at regular price

Onion Rings

Mama Burger g

Enjoy our fresh, hand-made Onion Rings for only $1.99

with purchase of a Mama Burger at regular price

$1.99 TM

FREE TM

Valid only during Car Show Times

(May 7 to October 1, 2014 – 5pm - 8pm) at 2303 King George Blvd. location ONLY. No Cash Value. One Coupon per customer. Price plus tax.

14 www.peacearchnews.com

Thursday, May 1, 2014 Peace Arch News

Lower mainland’s 1st digital denture provider

With AvaDent’s breakthrough, digital CAD/CAM technology denturists Tanya Little and Gordon Brown look forward to creating your new smile with a precision fit in just two appointments. Book your complimentary consultation today with the Lower Mainland’s first digital denture provider.

Comfort. Function. Aesthetics.

FUN • FEMALE • FITNESS

Come check us out!

OPEN HOUSE!

Demos, Registered teaser classes, prizes UP TO

66% OFF

registrations

Sat. May 3 12-4:30pm

Call for details

LIVE POLE DEMOS!

604.53TEETH (604.538.3384) 104-2055 152nd Street, South Surrey

604.928.5737 • www.mysfitfitness.com

envisiondenture.com

2 UNIQUE STORES in one QUAINT town.... home of the Ladner Village Market

ELITE REPEAT

12th Annual National 12th Annual National

Hike 4 Hospice Hike 4 Hospice

Sunday, May 4th, 2014 9am to Noon ‘Blackie Sunday, MaySpit 4th,Park’ 2014 Crescent Beach, South Surrey

9 am to Noon 'Blackie Spit Park' $15.00 per person or Team/Family entry $10.00 per person Crescent Beach, South Surrey

(Min 5 people per Team/Family)

FEATURING POTTERY, JEWELLERY & HOME DECOR, BOOKS AND CARDS BY CHARLES VAN SANDWYK

Featuring West Coast Artisans and Rustic Treasures Coming soon, in time for Mothers Day... Phyrra Jewelry

5040 48th Avenue, Ladner 604.948.9090 muddyriverlanding@yahoo.ca OPEN 7 days a week

Start collecƟng pledges today! Register on-line at www.whiterockhospice.org or call 604-531-7484 $15.00 per person or Team/Family entry $10.00 per person (Min 5 people per Team/Family) Locally owned ladies consignment shop with something for everyone. We carry current, quality clothing and jewellery. A few of our jewellery lines are Lenny & Eva, Waxing Poetic, From War to Peace and more.

5015 48th Avenue Ladner Village 604.940.9246 eliterepeat2 elite_repeat eliterepeat2

Start collecting pledges today! Join MC Mark Madryga Great Prizes - Refreshments Face Painting - Swag Bags

Raise funds and awareness to support our free hospice programs programs & services . 100% of all funds raised 100% of all funds raised d stay in our community! stay in our community!

Peace Arch Arch News News Thursday, May 1, 2014 Peace

Open for biz

business

Francisco-based company.

Peninsula residents will have a new place to indulge their sweet tooth this spring. CultivĂŠ Frozen Yogurt has opened in South Surrey, at The Shops at High Street. Carolina The new Perezalonso venture owner â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which opened its doors April 14 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is owned by Carolina Perezalonso and is located at #100 2940 King George Blvd. It is the first international franchise of the San

www.peacearchnews.com 15 15 www.peacearchnews.com

Info sessions

7790 King George Blvd., and May 8, 6-9 p.m. at Breakaway Bays, 1840 160 St. For more information on the information sessions, visit www.parkbridge.com

Information sessions on a community-enhancement program launched by a B.C. operator and developer SBoT event of residential land-lease communities, resorts and The Surrey Board of Trade marinas will be held in May. will hold its sixth Surrey Parkbridge Lifestyle International Trade Awards Communities already include Reception on May 8. Crestway Bays, Crispen Bays The annual event will and Breakaway Bays and plans be held at the Sheraton to expand with Vancouver new homes in Guildford Hotel, Surrey. 15269 104 Ave., There will be from 5:30-8:30 information p.m. and will sessions on May honour winners of editorial@peacearchnews.com 6, 6-9 p.m. at the trade award. Crestway Bays, Minister of Trade 8220 King George Blvd., May Teresa Wat is scheduled to 7, 6-9 p.m. at Crispen Bays, provide an overview of the

business notes

advantages to B.C. businesses to engage in global business. For more information, visit www.businessinsurrey.com/

Crime forum There was a full turnout to Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crime breakfast in Cloverdale, co-hosted by the Surrey Board of Trade and the Cloverdale Chamber of Commerce. The April 15 meeting at the Sunrise Banquet and Conference Centre included panelists from the Surrey RCMP, the City of Surrey, and others, along with a question-and-answer period on crime and safety issues. Businesses and residents are encouraged to report anything suspicious to Surrey RCMP.

Buy one get one FREE!*

SUMMER BBQ COMBO

Afolrlon3ly 98

Top Sirloin i l i Steak t k 6 oz thick-cut. Grass-fed beef with no added growth hormones or steroids. Plain, Teriyaki, or Southwest BBQ.

Prawn Skewer 5 succulent Tiger Prawns marinated in our lemon & garlic sauce.

Stuffed Potato

Packed full with your choice of bacon & cheddar or broccoli & cheddar.

New YYork rkk Steaks

7-8 oz tender Striploin. No growth hormones.

each

Summer Long Price

Pork

Tender--

498

loin

Fork-tender & delicious! 10.98/kg

Reg 6.99

TIME FO R A CHA NGE! Caribbean

Chicken Breastss Boneless, skinless 6-7oz breasts in our tropical marinade.

298 each

Reg 3.49

Fresh caught off BCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s north coast. Subject to availability.

1098

Tender, juicy, seasoned 100% breast. Frozen 5oz patties. atties

8 pack

Reg 11.99

BC WILD

Red Snapperr Fillets

Chicken Breast Burgers rs

88 100 g

Reg 2.29

Halibut Fillet Burgerss 1/4 pound halibut fillets in a light crispy batter.

98 each

Reg 4.99

Prices P i iin effect ff until May 7, 7 2 2014 014 01

Family business since 1989

BOOK YOUR EYE EXAM TODAY! *Free e pair is forr $169 $1 169 9 frames frame rames s with w th wi wit th single vision visio distance, readers or bifocals. Frames over $169 receive 50% off your frames. Progressives lenses are $120 off your lenses. Coatings are extra. +0M `V\ Ă&#x201E;UK H SV^LY HK]LY[PZLK WYPJL VU HU PU Z[VJR UL^ PKLU[PJHS h i dC di d l now or within 14 days of your purchase, just show us the price and we will match it. 1:PNO[ [LZ[PUN MVY HNLZ UV[ H]HPSHISL H[ :LTPHOTVV SVJH[PVU :LL PU Z[VYL MVY KL[HPSZ item ffrom an A Authorized Canadian dealer,

152 St

Crystal Vision Centres are family owned and operated for over 17 years.

ge or

The Wiens Family

www.cvoh.ca

Chilliwack Langley Maple Ridge White Rock

www.meridianmeats.ca 24 Ave. at Peninsula Village, White Rock 604-531-4649

Visit us at Semiahmoo Shopping Centre White Rock or call 604-541-3937

Safeway Sa afe

do on London g gs Drugs

24 Ave

M-W 9-7, Th-F 9-8, Sat/Sun 9-7

Also conveniently located inâ&#x20AC;Ś

LANGLEY r 54"88"44&/ r ."1-& 3*%(& r 1035 $026*5-".

16 www.peacearchnews.com 16 www.peacearchnews.com

Thursday, May 1, 2014 Peace Peace Arch Arch News News

lifestyles

Michael Gottner, MD ~ Ophthalmologist

Appointments by referral PHONE

604.530.2323

FAX

604.534.0399

Two locations to better serve you! • WHITE ROCK 15157 Roper Ave. • LANGLEY #105-20644 Eastleigh Cres.

y a M OPEN! specials

NOW

Surrey details ‘innovative’ idea for Hazelgrove Park

City plans place for parkour Warren Jané Black Press

Surrey’s parks staff have innovative plans for the future site of East Clayton’s Hazelgrove Park – something the city has not seen before. The new park, at 7080 190 St., will feature the city’s first purpose-built parkour course. But what is parkour? “It’s about moving between two points as efficiently as possible using only your body and the urban environment,” said West Breden, co-founder of Parkour Surrey, a group of local enthusiasts. “It’s just you and your body moving from point A to point B as creatively and fluidly as you can.” Some of those movements include flipping and jumping over ledges and railings, scaling concrete walls and even leaping from rooftop to rooftop, all without padding or safety equipment. Traceurs and traceuses – the men and women who practise parkour – need to know their bodies well, because parkour is like “street gymnastics” in a sense. “It’s different from (traditional) gymnastics because you’re doing everything without having mats,” said traceur Jeremiah Borkowski. City parks manager Owen Croy said a parkour course is “almost certain to be” in the final plans for Hazelgrove Park.

“What form it might take might vary a little bit when the detailed design is done,” said Croy, “but we’re pretty intent on having a parkour course there for sure.” Originating in France more than 20 years ago, parkour has seen a rise in popularity here. In 2012, Vancouver’s first parkour gym, Origins, was opened, and in the summer of 2013, city staff decided the final plan for Vancouver’s Hastings Park would include a parkour course. However, as dangerous as it may seem, City of Surrey staff says they’re not too concerned with potential liability issues of a parkour course. “The city has been pretty good

at looking at what people are interested in and finding safe ways for them to do it,” said Croy. “We expect that this course will have great obstacles, great climbing devices, things for jumping from item to item. We certainly think it’s going to be a lot of fun and people will be able to do it safely.” Breden agreed it’s much safer than the average person might think. “People think it’s daredevil and stuff, and it’s actually not,” said Breden. “I never got injured in seven years of practising it. If you feel like you can’t do it, 99.9 per cent of the time you’re probably not going to, so don’t try it.” Breden’s only concern with the new course is that it may attract newcomers who “may misrepresent parkour.” “(There could be) that whole ‘skate park mentality’, where it’s just a bunch of hooligans jumping around, causing havoc,” he said. “So it’s kind of our job to teach newcomers about respecting the property.” Likely to be included in the final park plan are a water-spray park, soccer field, games court, tennis courts, a mini-BMX track and a walking loop. For more information, visit facebook.com/parkoursurrey/ or follow @parkoursurrey on Twitter.

Bur

Dr.

Seed Geraniums .69¢ each

Zonal Geraniums • 4” Pot $ 1.99 each

Local Rhubarb .99¢/lb

Local Vine Ripened Tomatoes .89¢/lb

96 Street

Boaz Joseph photos

Parkour Surrey member Andrew Balmer, 18, and group co-founder West Breden, 24, rest atop a concrete structure in Holland Park. Below, Balmer jumps alongside a water feature at the park.

Treating patients with Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration and other eye diseases.

Ladne

r Trun

k Rd

Van-Blaine Hwy 99 Hornby Dr

9832 Ladner Trunk Road 604.594.0918 Open 9-6:30pm every day • Prices in effect May 1-7, 2014

Peace Arch Arch News News Thursday, May 1, 2014 Peace

datebook Friday Q A Ceilidh dance will be held at Elgin Hall, 14250 Crescent Rd., May 2, 7:30 p.m., to mark the White Rock Scottish Country Dance Club’s 60th anniversary. For tickets ($8/$15) and information, call Margaret 604-5369481 or Gerda, 604-5314595. Q Hot lunch & performance by Christine Schafrick for those 55+ on May 2, 12 p.m. at White Rock Baptist Church, 1657 140 St. RSVP by April 30 to 604-531-2344. Q International Art Festival June 20-22 at Peace Arch Park, 123 Second St., in Blaine. Free. Info: www.peacearchart.org Q Occupy Love to be screened May 30 for the White Rock Social Justice Film Society’s at 7 p.m. at First United Church.

Saturday Q Yard Sale at Colebrook United Church, 5441 125A St., May 3, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All welcome. Q Flea Market at Star of the Sea Centre, 15262 Pacific Ave., on May 3. All ages. Benefiting charity. Q Annual pleasure craft safety check and Station 5 open house May 10, 9 a.m to 3 p.m. at Crescent BEach Marina, 12555 Crescent Rd. Free. All ages. Info: www.rcmsar5. ca Q Surrey Historical Society meets May 10, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Surrey Archives, 17671 56 Ave. Featuring lecture from Derek Hayes. Free. Q Spring Fair Carnival May 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at White Rock Elementary, 1273 Fir St. All ages. Free. Q Byrd Dawg and the Vintage Electric Band – old Frieds Tour – tribute to the Everly Brothers and Simon and Garfunkel May 10, 8-9:50 p.m. at Blue Frog Studios, 1328 Johnston Rd. All ages. Q Flamenco del Mar Spring Performance May 10 (7 p.m.) and May 11 (3 p.m.) at Ocean Park Community Hall, 1577 128 St. Cost: $12. Tickets available at Christopher’s Gifts, 12894 16 Ave. Info: 604–542–2096 or jilltunbridge@hotmail.com

Sunday Q Hazelmere United Church goes Hawaiian May 4 at 5 p.m.with Paul Latta School of Dance. Supper after performance. $20. Info: 604-5350543 or 604-531-2583. Q Hike 4 Hospice May 4 at Blackie Spit Park. Register onlineat www. whiterockhospice.org or 604-531-7484. Pledge package available at 15510 Russell Ave. Q Remembrance service May 4 at White Rock City Hall, 15322 Buena Vista Ave., at 2 p.m. to commemorate liberation of the Netherlands at the end of Second World War.

move

www.peacearchnews.com 17 17 www.peacearchnews.com

ROTARY CLUB OF SOUTH SURREY thank you to all those who made

Fools

Night Out

GOLD SPONSORS:

for

HEALTH H

DAY

A HUGE SUCCESS! Franklin Templeton Don Boyce Sentry Investments Jody Gordon PIMCO Canada CRS Financial Group Fidelity Investments Rick and Leslie Singh Mackenzie Investments Splashes Car Wash Russell Investments Baharti Singher IA Clarington Investments Patrick Hahn & NEI Investments Clancys Gourmet Meats Rona Chartered Professional Accountants West Coast Tools Canada Life Blue Frog Recording Studios Phemister Insurance Pacific Inn Resort Sandcaslte Lanes Firststar Performance Apparel World Source Insurance Antony & Sons Fine Foods Edward Champman Woman Murdoch Jewelers KNV Chartered Accountant Aritzia, Peter Docherty Imagine Laserworks Semiahmoo Golf Course BCAA Manulife Financial Chaberton Wines Stephen J. Harper Thrifty’s Jackie Lidemark Dr. Warren Ennis White Rock Computers Steve Ryder at Canruss Medical Wine provided by: DesLauriers Chiropractic Group Uli’s Restaurant Jimmy Flynn’s Ocean Promenade Hotel Food provided by: Music Aru Spa provided Canadian Tire by the band

Vic Siemens

Joanne Taylor Realtor, Sutton

! healthin a d o o e rds g icipat

towa

mos. d part nic an er sport de ic p g t evenin nd wa Let’s mily down forsasn, kid’s games a e Dr. 014 ba cla the fa 9th, 2 St @ Marin r Zum Bring y o a o d M t , y a ou Friday FREE rk / B

teps take s

Pa Date: n: Bayviewock .ca R io ckcity White -7:00pm Locat hitero .w w w m it w 5:00p se vis n plea io t a Time: rm fo

ore in

For m

“Triotime”

www.southsurreyrotary.com om

OPEN HOUSE

Fashion Show & Tea We couldn’t have done this without our hard working volunteers and the generosity of our donors, supporters and you. Thank you... Anna Kristina Boutique Art Knapp Nursery & Garden Centre Barb’s Boutique Beverly Malcom Photography Blue Frog Studios Blume Nail & Lash Boutique Buy-Low Foods Ltd Cartridge World Champion All Star Cheerleading Coffee with Attitude Computer Solutions Creative Edge Bodyworks Danny McJannet Diva Fitness and Pilates Studio DMC Consulting Dr Jeff Rostvig‘s Hormone & Aesthetic Medicine Clinic Dr. William Hay Fashion on the Edge Foto Source

Herman Streu Hillcrest Bakery Hillcrest Boutique Holly’s Poultry In Motion Inner Freedom Now JJ & Whiskey Clothing Kahunas Fish and Chips Macdonald, Shymko and Company Malary’s Fashion Network Marlin Travel McJac’s Roadhouse Grille Peace Arch News Peace Portal Golf Course Pelican Rouge Coffee Co. Peninsula Productions People’s Drug Mart Perryl Style Potters South Surrey Project Aftershock Thrift Store

Thank You!

Rhonda McJannet Royal Herbs Sandcastle Fitness and Bowl Save on Foods Semiahmoo Seaside Pearl & Gifts Staples Susie B Brown – Silpada Take II Consignment Boutique The Flower Gal The Local Thrift Store The Turkey House and Deli Thrifty’s Foods Tina Landert - Homelife Benchmark Realty W Skin Rejuvenation Spa Walmart Washington Avenue Grill West Coast Gardens Whitby’s Books & Gifts White Rock Nail Spa World Serve Zoom Home Cleaning

www.avalonrecoverysociety.org

Please come join us WR YLHZ RXU QHZ RI¿FH ORFDWLRQ )HHO IUHH WR EULQJ DORQJ \RXU IDPLO\ RU D IULHQG

May 7th, 2014 10am - 2pm May 8th, 2014 4pm - 8pm

Raymond James White Rock #301 – 2626 Croydon Drive Surrey, BC V3S 0S8 3 ʜ ) www.raymondjames.ca/whiterock

Jamie Middleton, &)3 Financial Advisor

Jody Connaghan

Brandi Curry

Branch Administrator

Administrative Assistant

Please RSVP to jody.connaghan@raymondjames.ca or brandi.curry@raymondjames.ca or 604-531-3011.

Member-Canadian Investor Protection Fund.

datebook

KITCHENS & BATH

RENOVATIONS

Monday

Complete Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Tiling, Custom Shower Ensuites.

Q Early Edition Toastmasters Open House May 12, 7-:30 a.m. at Centennial Park, 14660 North Bluff Rd. Free. Info: www.facebook.com/EEToastmaster Q Complimentary Naturopathic doctor consults May 12, 5-7 p.m. at Choices, 3248 King George Blvd. Free sessions but registration required, 604-541-3902. Q Relay for Life party May 26, 6-8 p.m. at Boston Pizza in Newton. Autographs and photos with Geroy Simon by donation. Cost: $20 for buffet dinner.

Thursday, May 1, 2014 Peace Peace Arch Arch News News This week’s feature:

It’s spring car cleaning time!

DrivewayCanada.ca

Call Peter or Brian. 34 Years in Business

WALTON KITCHENS

JUST OPENED New Patients Welcome

604-535-4122

168 St

18 www.peacearchnews.com 18 www.peacearchnews.com

COMPLIMENTARY

In-office Whitening

64th Avenue Cloverdale Athletic Park

for new patients

Hillcrest Dental Group H G General Family Dentistry new Northview Mall • 604.372.1011 n Unit #109, 6385 – 168th Street U

Tuesday Q Author Janie Chang to read from her novel, Three Souls, May 6, 7-8:30 p.m. at White Rock Library. 15342 Buena Vista Ave. 604-541-2204. Q AC Pionairs Club of White Rock meets May 6 at the Pantry Restaurant, 1812 152 St., at 9 a.m.

Modern Outdoor Living Louise McKnight 604.531.4000 www.bchomequest.com

Bay Realty Ltd.

Wednesday Q Pride of Erin on May 7 at White Rock Elks, 1469 George St., from 3:30-6 p.m. Q BC Summer Games Zone 3 Trials May 21-22, 6 p.m. at South Surrey Athletic Park, 14600 20 Ave. Cost: $12. Info: www. universalathletics.ca

Ongoing Q White Rock Community Orchestra welcomes new members. For more information, call 604-592-9180. Q Singles Social and Walking Club seeks new members age 45 and up. For details, call Christina, 604-375-7732 or Dorothy, 604-594-1260 or email singsocwc@gmail.com Q Newcomers Club of White Rock/South Surrey for women new to the area meets the first Tuesday of each month from 6:45-9 p.m. at Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 2350 148 St. Membership: $35. Info: www.wrssnewcomers. com Q White Rock Chess Club meets every Saturday 2-4 p.m. at White Rock Library, 15342 Buena Vista Ave. Free. www.fvrl.bc.ca Q SFU Philosopher’s Café meets Wednesdays starting May 14, 7-8:45 p.m. at White Rock Library, 15342 Buena Vista Ave. White Rock/South Surrey Writers’ Club meets Wednesdays starting May 21, 7-8:45 p.m. at White Rock Library, 15342 Buena Vista Ave. Q White Rock Scrabble Club meets every Wednesday 1-4 p.m. at White Rock Library, 15342 Buena Vista Ave. Free. Info: www.fvrl.bc.ca Q Life after Stroke workshop Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon at the Centre for Active Living, 5-1475 Anderson St. Info: Judith, 604-671-7761 or Gayl, 604536-4673.

SUSTAINABLE COMFORT QUALITY Come Visit the Showroom: 107-2971 Viking Way, Richmond BC Mon-Fri 11am-7pm • Sat and Sun 10am-6pm

Going snaky

Boaz Joseph photo

Port Coquitlam’s Maya Nowakowska, 7, holds a leucistic Texas rat snake at the Surrey Museum’s Easter Fair on April 19. The event included several animal-rescue groups to educate people about animal care and adoption.

Check us out at

www.

.com

TEL: 604-273-8777 www.wickedwickerfurnitures.com

E N V I R O N M E N TA L E X T R AVA G A N Z A Explore Surrey’s natural environment with over 70 FREE programs and events on now to June 8. This week, participate in a: • Discovery Day • Wetland walk • Geocaching Treasure Hunt • Mandarin language nature walk • Learn to Fish program • Good Bug, Bad Bug program • Owl Prowl • Earthfest, Arbor Day 75,000th Street Tree Planting events

Passport Contest:

Save 20% BURNCOlandscape.com

Enter to win one of many great prizes. Pick up your passport and get at least 4 stamps to receive a prize. Collect bonus stamps at Party for the Planet and World Ocean Day for additional prizes.

For details call 604-502-6065

1. View our product

Purchase any BURNCO soil or mulch products SAVE 20% OFF retail price

selection online

2. Call or visit your nearest BURNCO Landscape Centre location

3. Pickup or Delivery is available*

*Discount does not apply to delivery charges.

Soil

Mulch Offer valid for orders placed on or before May 19, 2014

*Some restrictions apply. Please call us for details.

Langley: 19779 - 56 Ave Ph: (604) 534-3700 | Surrey: 8157 - 132 St Ph: (604) 591-7534 Bulk Soils, Mulches & Aggregate Products | Paving Stones | Retaining Walls

www.surrey.ca/extravaganza www.surrey.ca

Flagstone | Boulders Outdoor Furnishings | Bagged Products Pond Supplies | Gardening Tools | Weed Restrictor

Peace Arch News Thursday, May 1, 2014

www.peacearchnews.com 19

FAIR TRADE Prices Effective May 1 to May 7, 2014.

While quantities last. Not all items available at all stores. We reserve the right to correct printing errors.

100% BC Owned and Operated PRODUCE

MEAT Organic Fair Trade Hass Avocados from Pragor Co-operative, Mexico

Rodear Grass Fed Forage Finished Lean Ground Beef

Organic Fair Trade Whole Cantaloupe from Heaven’s Best, Mexico

value pack

9.99lb/ 22.02kg

5.99lb/ 13.21kg

2/5.00

4/5.00

Organic Beef Cross Rib Roasts

Steelhead Fillets

B.C. Grown Campari Tomatoes on the Vine

Organic Fair Trade Field Cucumbers from Heaven’s Best, Mexico

Boneless Turkey Thigh Roasts

1.98

.98lb/ 2.16kg

5.99lb/ 13.21kg

454g package product of Canada

GROCERY

skin on, pin bone removed, value pack

11.99lb/ 26.43kg

HEALTHCARE Astro Yogurt or Greek Yogurt Drinks

Green & Black’s Fair Trade Organic Chocolate Bars

assorted varieties

1.49-3.99 SAVE 200ml – 750g

select varieties

SAVE

assorted varieties

SAVE

24.99

227-340g

Level Ground Organic and Natural Direct Fair Trade Dried Fruit

3/6.99

42%

2/6.98

42%

product of Canada

Ceres Fruit Juice

Ultima Replenisher™ is a hydration formula with zero sugar, and no artificial colors, flavors, or sweeteners.

assorted varieties

FROM

13%

Ultima Energy Drink

One Degree Organic Sprouted Grain Cereal

assorted varieties

SAVE

1L +deposit +eco fee

Gomacro Macro Bars Gomacro is family owned and based in a small rural community, our wholesome food maintains goodness on all levels !

4.49

150g product of Columbia

31%

30 packs

2/6.00 52-71g

Northern Choice Tortilla Chips

SAVE

FROM

30% from 2/5.00

SAVE

205g product of Canada

Amy’s Kitchen Frozen Entrees assorted varieties

SAVE

Maison Orphee Organic and Natural Cooking Oils

36%

assorted varieties

FROM

SAVE 4.49 FROM

8.99

227-269g product of USA

Natural Calm Magnesium Citrate Powder

assorted varieties

18% 3.29

100g • product of E.U.

29%

assorted varieties

Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Almond Beverages

SAVE

Helps to metabolize carbohydrates,fats and proteins, development of bones and teeth,maintain proper muscle function and prevent magnesium deficiency.

3.99

1.89L product of USA

37%

Natural Tides Mediterranean Sea Salt

35%

750ml

24.99

226g

assorted varieties

1.89

500g • product of Spain

BULK

Nuts to You Fair Trade Organic Sesame Tahini

Kicking Horse Organic Fair Trade Coffee

Cocoa Camino Organic Fair Trade Hot Chocolate

Organic Hard Red Spring Wheat Kernels

assorted varieties

6.99

11.99-12.99

20% off regular retail price

500g • product of Canada

454g • product of Canada

5.99

275-336g • product of Canada

xxx BAKERY

DELI

GLUTEN FREE

xxx • product of xxx

Classic Potato Salad or Coastal Coleslaw

! New

Happy Days Organic Cow Feta Cheese

whole

2.00 off

2.99/ 100g

half

1.00 off

made with organic fair trade bananas

assorted varieties

4.99

1.19/100g Roasted Specialty Chickens

Banana Bread

www.choicesmarkets.com

3.99

6 pack

454g

Organic Country French Bread white or 60% whole wheat

Carrot Cake

3.99

4.99

480-530g

/ChoicesMarkets

@ChoicesMarkets

Kitsilano

Cambie

Kerrisdale

Yaletown

Gluten Free Bakery

South Surrey

Burnaby Crest

Kelowna

Floral Shop

2627 W. 16th Ave. Vancouver

3493 Cambie St. Vancouver

1888 W. 57th Ave. Vancouver

1202 Richards St. Vancouver

2595 W. 16th Ave. Vancouver

3248 King George Blvd. South Surrey

8683 10th Ave. Burnaby

1937 Harvey Ave. Kelowna

2615 W. 16th Vancouver

Best Organic Produce

275g

20 www.peacearchnews.com 20 www.peacearchnews.com

Thursday, May 1, 2014 Peace Peace Arch Arch News News

news

STAYTE DENTAL

Public consultations also pushed back

COSMETIC & FAMILY DENTISTRY

Incinerator sites under wraps Jeff Nagel Black Press

Metro Vancouver is delaying its plans to unveil more potential sites for a new waste-to-energy incinerator and hold public meetings to gauge local support for them. Instead, it’s keeping as many as six sites proposed by various land owners under wraps until later this year. Metro solid waste manager Paul Henderson said it’s taking longer than anticipated for Metro’s board to choose a short list of the undisclosed sites and then obtain options to purchase them. Public consultations that had

been tentatively planned for May in Nanaimo and on the Sunshine Coast for two other previously identified sites have also been shelved. Nanaimo council voted April 14 to oppose a proposed incinerator site at Duke Point, with the mayor saying his city won’t be known as Metro Vancouver’s garbage dump. Consultations had also been expected over a proposed site across Howe Sound at Port Mellon on Squamish Nation land, where Aquilini Renewable Energy wants to build an incinerator for Metro that would also tie in with plans to farm coho salmon and pharmaceutical algae.

welcomes…

Dr. Anthony Bellusci

Sunshine Coast regional district directors have also voted to oppose the project. Two other sites that have already been made public are in Delta, where Lehigh Cement would use garbage as fuel in place of coal, and in south Vancouver, where the City of Vancouver says it would welcome an alternative waste-to-energy plant that uses a non-incineration technology like gasification. Henderson said it made sense to hold off on consultations on the already disclosed sites until the additional ones are released. He said that may come next year.

One Appointment Crowns Sedation Dentistry Digital X-Ray Teeth Whitening Caring Staff Extractions

• WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE • NEW PATIENTS WELCOME

1115 Stayte Road, White Rock 778-294-6982 • www.staytedental.com

We want you to ‘like’ us. Join Peace Arch News on Facebook and receive local news updates online. Visit peacearchnews.com and click on the Facebook link. And don't forget to follow us on Twitter, too, for regular tweets. www.twitter.com/whiterocknews

SEMIAHMOO BAPTIST CHURCH

UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA

on the

2265 - 152 St., Surrey (604) 531-8301 Mike & Ev Schroeder - Pastors

10:30 A.M. SUNDAYS www.lifechurchwr.com Everyone needs a pastor and a church to call home 2:00 P.M. Mandarin Worship

White Rock Lutheran Church Sunday Worship Services Chinese 10:30am

$% ( Pastor David Leung 778-878-6699 Traditional & Christ Centered ALL ARE WELCOME

St. John’s Church 1480 George St., White Rock, B.C.

Looking for Sound Biblical Teaching? You’ll find it at St. Mark’s

Rev. Craig Tanksley, Rector Rev. Denise Doerksen, Asst. Priest

Sunday Services 11 am & 6 pm

www.wrssjcc.org

Independent, Fundamental Non-charismatic

604-531-4850

Service at 10:30 am on May 4th with

Rev. Walter Johanson MOUNT OLIVE LUTHERAN CHURCH

Families & Children Welcome A progressive, inclusive Christian community – all welcome, come as you are!

www.mountolivelutheran.ca

8:00 a.m. Holy Communion 10:00 a.m. Eucharist Service

CRESCENT UNITED Corner 28th Ave. and 127th Street • 604 535-1166 Ministry Staff: Scott Swanson and Gabrielle McLarty Music Director: David Proznick

Worship & Sunday School 10:15 am

Worship & Sunday School - 10 am

Pastor Peter Hanson All are Welcome!

Everyone Welcome www.crescentunitedchurch.com

The Story of Christian Beginnings: (Studies in the book of Acts) This Sunday 10.30 am Everyone Welcome! (Community Lunch after the service) Pastor Peter Klenner

All Saints Community Church 12268 Beecher St. Crescent Beach • 604-209-5570 www.allsaintswhiterock.com

Anglican Church of the Holy Trinity 15115 Roper Avenue at Foster Street Phone: 604-531-0884 www.holytrinitywhiterock.org

Sunday Services

SUNDAY, MAY 4th (604) 535-8841

Serving the Jewish Community since 1994

Centre St. & Buena Vista Ave.

2350 - 148 St., Surrey, B.C. 604-536-8527

12953 - 20th Ave. Surrey www.stmarkbc.org

We sing the Traditional Hymns and use the King James version in all services.

FIRST UNITED

SEMIAHMOO PENINSULA

English 10:30am Pastor Norm Miller 604-576-1394

2141 Cranley Drive 604-576-6504

White Rock South Surrey Jewish Community Centre

The Reverend Neil Gray, Rector

1480 George St., White Rock B.C. Church Office: 604-536-9322 www.saint-johns.ca

May 4th, 2014 Sunday Worship 10:30 am 9:50am Sunday School Rev. Williem v.d. Westhuizen LUNCH HUT Fridays 11-1 pm

ALL WELCOME!

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCHES ON THE PENINSULA “A warm welcome to everyone”

MASS SCHEDULE Good Shepherd Church 2250 - 150 St., S. Surrey • Daily: 8:00 am • Saturday: 5:00 pm • Sunday: 9:00 am, 11:00 am & 7:00 pm Star of the Sea Church 1153 Fir St., White Rock • Daily: 9:00 am • Saturday: 4:00 pm • Sunday: 10:30 am Holy Cross Church 12268 Beecher Ave., Crescent Beach • Sunday: 8:30 am

For further information for all these churches Please call 604-531-5739 or go to: www.starofthesea.ca.

8:00 a.m. Eucharist 10:00 a.m. Sung Eucharist Children's Program & Nursery

STAR OF THE SEA CATHOLIC SCHOOL (K-Gr. 7)

Thursdays - 10:30 a.m. Eucharist

“The Star’s 3Rs” Reverence, Respect, Responsibility”

The Anglican Church welcomes you!

15024 - 24th Avenue, South Surrey

Please call 604-531-6316 or go to: www.starofthesea.ca

Peace Arch Arch News News Thursday, May 1, 2014 Peace

www.peacearchnews.com 21 21 www.peacearchnews.com

news

B.C. residents get record 1.4 million flu shots Tom Fletcher Black Press

It wasn’t as many as in the global H1N1 pandemic of 2009, but this year’s influenzavaccine program delivered a record 1.4 million seasonal doses to B.C. residents. Resurgence of the H1N1 strain that triggered hospitalizations and deaths among younger patients motivated a late-season surge in demand for flu shots after Christmas, resulting in temporary shortages of vaccine in some areas. Changes in policy also contributed to better protection agains seasonal flu, said Provincial Health Officer Dr. Perry Kendall. Healthcare workers and visitors were required to get the vaccine or wear masks in patient-care areas, to protect patients with underlying conditions that make influenza more serious. After the health-care worker immunization rate had drifted as low as 50 per cent, the

new policy prompted 80 per cent of healthcare employees to be vaccinated and the remainder used masks, Kendall said Wednesday. One health-care aide in Grand Forks was fired after repeatedly refusing to wear a mask when working around patients. Health Minister Terry Lake said the total was increased by extending free flu shots to anyone who was considering visiting a relative in a healthcare facility during the winter. Previously seniors, children aged six months to five years, seniors over 65, residents of care and assisted-living facilities, those with chronic conditions and healthcare and emergency workers were eligible for a free vaccine. Lake said the ministry is considering offering the vaccine free to everyone in future years. Kendall said the impact of H1N1 on younger people has been analyzed. “The group over

the age of 65 had the highest levels of residual immunity,

perhaps from previous infection or previous vaccination, and the

group who had the least immunity was 25- to 60-year-olds,”

Kendall said. “So that was why we saw the shift of

New York Strip Loin Steaks

Fresh Whole Frying Chickens

Fresh Split Chicken Breasts Bone-In 6.57/kg

Cut from Canada AA or Better Grades of Beef

98 lb

tly a

Exac

trate Illus

Owned by: John & Francina Kavanagh

Seahorse Grill

12147 12 2147 Sullivan S lli S St., C Crescent Beach B h 604-542-6211 www. seahorsegrill.com DINNER HOURS: Wed. to Mon. - 5pm to Close

Sweet Strawberries Grown in California 1 lb Clamshell

Welcome to…

Morgan Creek Dental Clinic

Bunch Green Kale Grown in California

works out to less than 24¢ lb

#209 - 15252 32nd Ave., South Surrey Morgan Creek Corp. Centre 604-536-4222 www.morgancreekdentalclinic.com OFFICE HOURS: 8am - 5pm - Monday - Saturday 10am - 7pm - Tuesdays

New Patients are Always Welcome

Western Family Spring Water

Organic Avocadoes Grown in Mexico

Dutch Crunch Potato Chips

for

Selected Varieties Double Roll 12’s

Tassimo T-Discs

2$ Purex Bathroom Tissue

Selected Varieties 14’s & 16’s

Dental Services include:

Grown in P.E.I. 5 lb Bag

148 ea

At Morgan Creek Dental Clinic Dr. Tao Zeng we are committed to bringing you a lifetime of healthy teeth and a perfect smile, using our professional skills and advanced technology in a very friendly, relaxed and caring manner. • Check-ups & Cleaning • Tooth Coloured Restoration • Teeth Whitening • Sleep Apnea/ Snoring Therapy • Porcelain Veneers & Cosmetic Bonding Procedures • Botox • Dentures • Implant Dentistry • Inlays & Onlays, Crowns & Bridges • Treatment of Periodontitis/Gingivitis • Invisalign • Sedation Dentistry • Oral Cancer/Lesion Early Detection • Wisdom Teeth Extraction • Mouth Guards • Lower Radiation Digital X-rays Facial Rejuvination

for

/100 g

Organic Russet Potatoes

$ 2 for

Grown in Mexico

g Weather Per mittin

Machine Peeled Thawed For Your Convenience

Ataulfo Mangoes

Shrimp Meat

Boneless, Centre Cut Frozen or Thawed 6.57/kg

With Fresh Yorkshire Pudding! Live Acoustic Music Every Wed. 6:30 - 9:30

Pork Loin Roast

PRIME RIB EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT

Two per Bag Lilydale 5.47/kg

Aged Beef, 17.59/kg

*Not

hospitalizations in a younger than expected age group.”

Case of 30 x 500 ml

98 ea

Plus Deposit, Recycling Fee where Applic.

28 ea

Selected Varieties Old Dutch - 200 g

3$ for

Hunt’s Snack Pack Puddings

Selected Varieties 4 x 99 g

4$ for

Prices Effective: Sunday, May 4th to Saturday, May 10th, 2014

Hillcrest Mall - 1405 Johnston Road, White Rock HOURS: Monday - Friday: 8am - 6:30pm • Saturday: 8am - 6pm • Sunday & Holidays: 9am - 6pm

Western Canadian Owned & Operated!

We reserve the right to limit quantities. Limited quantity specials require a $10 min. family purchase excluding limited quantity specials & tobacco products. Some items are subject to GST and plus deposit/eco fees where applicable.

22 www.peacearchnews.com 22 www.peacearchnews.com

Thursday, May 1, 2014 Peace Peace Arch Arch News News

news

Critics say move to downgrade protection aids oil pipeline projects

5-year Custom

Humpback whales off list Blend Mortgage Jeff Nagel Black Press

Environmental groups are denouncing the federal government’s decision last week to downgrade endangeredspecies protection for North Pacific humpback whales. The whales will now be listed as a “species of special concern” rather than “threatened” under Canada’s Species at Risk Act. The federal government will no longer be bound to protect the humpback’s critical habitat as a result, which critics say removes an obstacle for the Wanette Ayers/Wikimedia Commons photo Northern Gateway oil pipeline A breaching humpback whale. The species grows to 14 metres in project. length and can weigh 25 to 40 tonnes. “The federal government will climb with a rise in tanker consultations on the issue is excusing itself from any opposed the downgrade, arguing traffic and other industrial legal obligation to protect activity on the B.C. coast. humpback populations are still humpback whale habitat, which The provincial government fragile and that there would conveniently makes it easier to supported the change. be less to deter industry from approve the Enbridge pipeline Other regulations protecting harming them. and oil tanker proposal,” said whales will still apply and the The whales are considered Sierra Club campaigns director Department of Fisheries and vulnerable to vessel strikes, Caitlyn Vernon. Oceans would be required to entanglement in fishing gear and “The continued recovery of complete a new management being disturbed by underwater humpback whales is completely plan for humpbacks within three noise. incompatible with a massive years. Critics say potential impacts increase in oil tanker traffic on B.C.’s coast, which is what they will face if the Enbridge and Kinder Morgan pipeline and tanker proposals proceed.” Ottawa’s decision cites SURREY MUSEUM a significant rebound in humpback populations identified in a 2011 assessment by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC). “Growth rates have increased, leading to an improved abundance of the species,” it says, noting COSEWIC agreed humpbacks can now be Learn how to tell authentic pieces from sly forgeries and discover reclassified. the fascinating lengths forgers will go to hoodwink collectors and COSEWIC found museums. humpback numbers have grown four per cent a year since the early 1990s This interactive exhibit consists of 115 items, from natural history and are up more than and world cultures to modern designer brands. Some are real, 50 per cent over the last three generations, or some not; you try to guess which is which! about 65 years, to more From the Royal Ontario Museum than 18,000 adult whales. On display to May 24 “While the species’ situation has improved tremendously over 17710-56A Avenue the last five decades, Info 604-592-6956 current numbers are still considerably smaller than the number that Hours: Tue-Fri, 9:30am-5:30pm; must have been present Sat, 10am-5pm off the west coast of Admission sponsored by Vancouver Island before 1905,” the decision said. Museum Friends Society Residual threats also in part led COSEWIC to give humpbacks “special concern” status because they are “a recovering wildlife species no longer considered to be threatened but not yet clearly secure.” Commercial hunting of humpbacks ended in 1966. About 13 of 22 respondents www.surrey.ca/heritage to government

5 9 2% blended * rate

Feature Exhibition

Fakes & Forgeries Can you spot the difference?

Talk to us today about Custom Blend Mortgages—created by you, for you. PLUS

$1,000 move-in bonus

604 517 0100

wscu.com/blend

*Rates are subject to change at any time. Rate shown is a 50/50 blend of Westminster Savings’ variable and Great Rate fixed rates as of April 28, 2014. Rate is not guaranteed over the 5-year term, due to the variable component. Funds must be advanced within 90 days of application date.

Peace Arch Arch News News Thursday, May 1, 2014 Peace

www.peacearchnews.com 23 23 www.peacearchnews.com

news

Metro Vancouver has ‘stemmed the tide’ but more investment urged

Homeless numbers stabilize Jeff Nagel Black Press

The number of homeless people in Metro Vancouver rose five per cent over the past three years, a relatively small change that has prompted advocates to declare the problem stabilized. Preliminary results of the 2014 Metro Vancouver homeless count on March 12 were released last week, showing an overall count of 2,770 homeless in the region, up from 2,650 in 2011. The number of street homeless not found in shelters climbed 26 per cent to 957, although most of that increase was in the City of Vancouver, where the street homeless count more than tripled to 538. Almost all other parts of Metro Vancouver saw decreases of street homeless – Surrey, Richmond, Burnaby and Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows all saw declines of 35 to 40 per cent. The number of sheltered homeless – counted in shelters, jails, hospitals, transition houses and detox centres – was down four per cent. “We’ve achieved some stability,” said Deb Bryant, chair of the Greater Vancouver Steering Committee on Homelessness. “We have stemmed the tide of really rapid growth in homelessness.” She said the count reflects a

Black Press photo

New West Mayor Wayne Wright is advocating for more aid from government to fight addiction. minimum number of homeless because not all of those on the street or in shelters can be physically counted. A final report is set for release in July. It’s the fifth 24-hour snapshot of homelessnness since the three-year surveys began in 2002. Aboriginal people continue to be over-represented, making up 582 of the homeless counted, or 31 per cent, More than 400 youth were counted as homeless – 63 per cent of them in Vancouver and 13 per cent in Surrey – a number Bryant called troublingly high.

Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson said lower funding for shelter spaces and “renovictions” by some landlords may have driven up the number of street homeless in his city. And while he said there’s cause for optimism – several hundred new units of social housing set to open in Vancouver later this year – more investment plans must be laid for the future. Robertson and New Westminster Mayor Wayne Wright said the region needs senior government aid, particularly for the mentally ill and addicted who are considered hardest to house. “We’ve come a long way but there’s another leap that needs to be made,” Robertson said. Both Wright and Robertson credited the provincial government for working with municipalities to build new shelters and social housing, along with other assistance. Housing Minister Rich Coleman said he believes homelessness is now in decline in the Lower Mainland, in part through partnerships in which cities provide land and the province gives money to build new housing units. “We’ve actually made some significant strides because we’ve been prepared to be innovative and do diifferent things,” Coleman said.

CLASSIC STYLE for any situation – come try them on!

PLANT SALE Saturday May 3rd and Sunday May 4th

Assorted Annuals

2.49 each

Wave Petunia Hanging Baskets 6 X 6 Pack

24.99 each 12 inch pots

Assorted Vegetables and Tomatoes in Fibre Pot

1.69 each

Double Impatiens

2.99 each Proven Winners 4 inch pots

4 inch pots

Plant Grow, Orchid Grow and Trace Mineral Soil

8.99 each AO Products

West Coast Seeds

10% Off Each Package

Professional Real Estate Services 2013 Emerald Master

ALTWIN PREMIUM SOILS

Member Buying or Selling? Medallion F.V.R.E.B. Call me at... Bay Realty Ltd. • 604-531-4000

Keefer’s Westcoast Soil Energizer

2/14.00 7.99 single

28 Litre

Keefer’s Westcoast Mushroom Manure

4/12.00 3.49 Single

20 Litre

Keefer’s Westcoast Planter Box Container Mix

6.99 single

Choices Markets Full Circle Top Soil

28 Litre

4/16.00

4.99 single 20 Litre

Mother's Day 3 SEATINGS 10am, Noon & 2pm $35.00 per person plus taxes/gratuitie Children (ages 6-11) $15.00 per person plus taxes/gratuitie OVER 50 ITEMS - ALL YOU CAN EAT Reservations recommended

1160 King George Blvd. 604.535.1432 www.pacificinn.com

100% BC Owned and Operated 5% of weekend plant sales will be donated to a local school. Dr. Melanie Sherk* Dr. Tracy A. Ertel* Dr. Sally Donaldson*

Dr. Cindy Anderson* Dr. Tracey A. Curry* Dr. Natasha Grewal

www.choicesmarkets.com /ChoicesMarkets

102 - 1656 Martin Drive, White Rock

604-536-4999

www.whiterockoptometry.com Serving the Peninsula for 30 years!

- AMPLE FREE PARKING -

DRAW FOR PRIZES LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

Sale prices only effective on May 3 and 4, 2014. While quantities last. Weather permitting for all bedding plants. Not all products may be available at all store locations. Plus applicable taxes.

Kitsilano

South Surrey

2627 W. 16th Ave., Vancouver • 604.736.0009

3248 King George Blvd., Surrey • 604.541.3902

Kerrisdale

Burnaby Crest

1888 W. 57th Ave., Vancouver • 604.263.4600

8683 10th Ave., Burnaby • 604.522.0936

Yaletown 1202 Richards St., Vancouver • 604.633.2392

*Optometric Corporation

@ChoicesMarkets

24 www.peacearchnews.com

Thursday, May 1, 2014 Peace Arch News

everybody gets our lowest price. every day.

PLU 7 70974 90253

Valid May 2 - May 4, 2014

Lucerne Milk FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

MAY

3 DAYS ONLY!

off

with coupon

Limit of one coupon per transaction. Offer valid in all BC, Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan Safeway Stores. Coupon must be presented at time of purchase and cannot be combined with any other coupon offer. Limit of one coupon per purchase. Void if reproduced and where prohibited by law. Coupon cannot be doubled or redeemed for cash. Cashiers: Ensure all applicable items are scanned as well as the coupon. Discount will automatically come off once all purchase requirements are met, coupon is scanned and “total” key is pressed.

MAY

Mix and Match

Assorted varieties. 4 Litre. Plus deposit and/or enviro levy where applicable.

T-Bone Steak

Raspberries

Or Bone in Strip Loin. Mix and Match. LIMIT THREE.

Product of U.S.A. 170 g.

lb 15.41/kg

ea.

Signature CAFE Soup

ea.

Assorted varieties. 625 mL.

BUY 4 EARN 50

AIR MILES® reward miles

ea.

Wonder Bread

Delissio Rising Crust Frozen Pizza

2$ FOR

Assorted varieties. 570 g.

and greenery. LIMIT FIVE. While supplies last.

Assorted varieties. 519 to 888 g. LIMIT FOUR - Combined varieties.

celebrate

Rose Bouquet 6 Stem. With baby’s breath

MOTHER’S DAY IS SUNDAY, MAY 11

Mother’s Day Cupcakes

Mother’s Day

Vanilla or Chocolate. Package of 6.

Items valid Friday, May 2 - Thursday, May 8

Field Tulips

5 Stem.

CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY IS TUESDAY, MAY 6

SAVINGS* COUPON SAMPLE ONLY. SAVINGS REWARD AVAILABLE IN-STORE WITH QUALIFYING GROCERY PURCHASE. SAVINGS REWARD CAN BE REDEEMED MAY 9 - MAY

15, 2014.

GET

off

with ANY Safeway grocery purchase from May 6th to SAVINGS COUPON * May 8th automatically!

*Make ANY Safeway grocery purchase from May 6 - 8, 2014 and automatically get a $10 oﬀ Savings Coupon. $10 oﬀ Savings Coupon valid on a minimum $75 grocery purchase made on May 9 thru May 15, 2014. Other conditions may apply. See Customer Service for complete details.

Phalaenopsis Orchids 3 Inch. In a glass cube.

Prices effective at all British Columbia Safeway stores Friday, May 2 through Sunday, May 4, 2014 only. We reserve the right to limit sales to retail quantities. Some items may not be available at all stores. All items while stocks last. Actual items may vary slightly from illustrations. Some illustrations are serving suggestions only. Advertised prices do not include GST. ®™ Trademarks of AIR MILES International Trading B.V. Used under license by LoyaltyOne, Co. and Safeway. On BUY ONE GET ONE FREE items, both items must be purchased. Lowest priced item is then free. Online and in-store prices, discounts, and offers may differ.

MAY

2 3 4

FRI

SAT

SUN

Prices in this ad good until May 4th.

arts & entertainment

Peace Arch Arch News News Thursday, May 1, 2014 Peace

www.peacearchnews.com 25 25 www.peacearchnews.com

…on the Semiahmoo Peninsula

Production gives new life to Gilbert & Sullivan’s satirical operetta

‘Monarch of the sea’ returns to stage Alex Browne

Arts Reporter

s a musical theatre vehicle, HMS Pinafore is still eminently ship-shape. So says Jaquollyne Keath, director of the latest Fraser Valley Gilbert and Sullivan Society voyage of the flagship operetta, which sails into Coast Capital Playhouse (1532 Johnston Rd.) this week for a limited run until May 10. Teamed with musical director Kerry O’Donovan and choreographer Carol Seitz, Keath said she has taken a very traditional, “if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it” to the show. And while the production has been necessarily pared down to a smaller-thanusual ensemble – partly due to the limited space on the White Rock stage compared with other venues – this doesn’t indicate a paucity of talent. Indeed, the show gives some previously unseen or underused performers a chance to shine alongside more familiar faces. In W.S. Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sullivan’s 1878 satire of a once-fearsome British Navy rendered toothless and effeminate by bureaucracy and political appointments, well-known comedian/singer James Walker (highly effective as Ko-Ko in last year’s The Mikado) heads a strong cast, appearing for the second time in the gift role of Sir Joseph Porter, First Lord of the Admiralty. Also starring in the current version are Paul Beckett as the Pinafore’s Captain, Dodi Barillec as his daughter Josephine and Mike Friesen as her beloved, lowly sailor Ralph Rackstraw. Featured cast members include Breanna Branson as Buttercup, Kevin F. Hrankowski as the Boatswain, Clive Ramroop as Dick Deadeye and Elaine Francis as Hebe. Keath – who, due to scheduling commitments, directed the show almost simultaneously with the comedy, Seduced By Moonlight, for Coquitlam’s Stage 43 – said the smaller than usual cast has “actually worked well for the show” in providing a “nice mix of voices.” In auditions, Keath (an appropriately chilling Katisha in last year’s The Mikado) was looking for singers first, she said. “As a classically trained singer myself, I know you need trained singers to perform the show properly – singers that can act. To do it well, you need a trained voice rather

Gord Goble photo

Captain Corcoran (Paul Beckett) embodies the ridiculous state of the ‘Queen’s Navee’ in the HMS Pinafore, which runs until May 10. than the big Broadway sound. “I had multiple choices for all roles, although I will admit that when Dodi Barillec walked in to audition for Josephine, she blew us all away – she not only had the voice and look but the quality needed. It was a no-brainer.” Only 18, the Port Kells resident is receiving operatic voice training at UBC and had done some performing for the Young People’s Opera Company of Surrey – but this is her first role for FVGSS, Keath said, adding that the young singer has a “pure crystal” soprano. “The quality of innocence is really important for Josephine – she must be young and innocent, with a bit of refinement. I asked Dodi what age she thought the character should be and she said 15 or 16 – just a bit younger than her actual age. In that era, a Josephine would be young, but for

somebody Dodi’s age to carry the role off is amazing – it’s lovely to see.” Barillec’s quality is complemented by Friesen in his first lead as Rackstraw, Keath said. “Michael was an ensemble member in Mikado, but he’s had some training and he has a really nice quality to his tenor – and he has a purity to him that’s a nice match to Dodi.” Walker stepped into the role of Sir Joseph at short notice when originally-cast Jim McGroarty was unable to fulfill the commitment for personal reasons, Keath said. “I’m challenging James a bit – getting him to do it a bit more traditionally than he did the last time.” Keath said she discovered Beckett in a recent production of My Fair Lady in which he appeared as Alfred Dolittle – and has

tried to bring his humourous quality into the role of the Captain. “We’re playing the Captain a little more as a comedic character,” she said. Another change is in Clive Ramroop’s interpretation of the sinister Dick Deadeye, “lowest man on the ship.” “We’re not having him limping, which is traditionally done – instead he’s missing a hand.” But Francis’ characterization of Cousin Hebe is actually more authentic than in the original version, based on research Keath has done into the origins of the original Gilbert and Sullivan production. “I’ve resurrected Hebe’s dialogue which was lost because the original actress, Jessie Bond, had it in her contract that she did not do dialogue. It gives a different feel and i see page 26

This May, DONATE $2 and get your RED ball or puck

Donate today at your local Canadian Tire.

3059 - 152nd Street, White Rock jumpstart.canadiantire.ca Canadian Tire Jumpstart

@CTJumpstart

Your donation helps White Rock area kids get in the game.

$" , ! %) LAST YEAR

330 SINCE 2005

26 www.peacearchnews.com 26 www.peacearchnews.com

Thursday, May 1, 2014 Peace Peace Arch Arch News News

arts & entertainment

Anniversary party A star attraction of the Scottish dance music scene will be present when the White Rock Scottish Country Dance Club celebrates its 60th anniversary with a public Ceilidh dance Friday, 7:30 p.m. at Elgin Hall, 14250 Crescent Rd. Well-known keyboardist/accordionist Marian Anderson and her Band – all the way from Scotland – will be the featured musical entertainers. One of the most popular traditional

EASYTAX

-DAY SAME D! REFUN

dance bands on the British circuit, Anderson and her musicians have won praise for “style, flair, innovative expertise, charm excitement and a certain frisson of flirtatiousness.” The Ceilidh is a prelude to the club’s members-only anniversary ball Saturday at Star of the Sea Hall. For tickets ($15, $8 students) call Margaret at 604-5369481 or Gerda at 604531-4595.

Same-Day Tax Refunds ...IN CASH! WHITE ROCK MONEY MART 1812 152nd Street (across from the Semiahmoo Library)

604-536-2222 Open 7 Days A Week

Play runs until May 10 i from page 25 more meaning to her relationship with Sir Joseph – she flirts and he tolerates her.” Even the ship itself has materialized to Keath’s wishes – thanks to frequent musical director Tim Tucker’s work as set builder. “I was told my design was too elaborate for

the budget, but Tim managed to do it on the cheap, using parts of other sets that FVGSS already had,” Keath said. Performances are at 8 p.m. each night, and a 2:30 p.m. matinee, Sunday, May 4. For tickets ($27, $24) call 604-5367535 or visit www. whiterockplayers.ca

GIVE YOUR CAR A HOME

Dr. Hansen Liang “Our aim is to provide a caring & comfortable dental experience for our patients.”

• Cosmetic & Family Dentistry • Smile Design - Tooth Whitening & Veneers • Root Canal Therapy • Extractions • Cast gold restorations

CONTEST

New patients always welcome! #225 - 1959-152 St. • 604-531-3344 WINDSOR SQUARE

Help us get cars off the street. Clean out your garage and start parking your car there.

Emilia Luca

Streets are safer when kids aren’t darting out from behind parked cars. Help make garbage & recycling pick-up easier and more efﬁcient.

NOTARY PUBLIC Certified Professional Consultant on Aging • Purchases, Sales & Mortgages Residential/Commercial • Wills & Powers of Attorney • Buy/Sell a Business • Leases • Contracts • Affidavits • Statutory Declarations

YOU COUL D GREAT PR WIN IZES!

HERE’S HOW

#202 - 1548 Johnston Road, White Rock • 604-535-3275 Fax: 604-538-6906 • email: lialuca@telus.net

From APRIL 17 - MAY 20 clean out your garage so that your car will ﬁt inside it.

uestion: To save costs of probate, my wife of 30 years and I have put all our assets into joint tenancy with a right of survivorship. The banks say that if one of us dies then all we are required to do is to bring a death certiÀcate in and they will transfer the assets to the survivor. We went to the New Westminster Land Title OfÀce and they said the same thing about our home and our cabin on Saltspring. We have protected our children by making our will so that after the survivor of us dies, they share our estate. Nothing can go wrong, right?

Take a photo of the before and after.

nswer: Maybe. After the Àrst of you dies, all assets are transmitted to the survivor, not because of the will, but because it is held in joint tenancy. So far so good. But if the survivor lives with a person in a marriage-like arrangement, your children’s inheritance will be at risk because of the claim of a new person in the survivor’s life.

604-531-9121

SHOPPING SPREE AT HOME DEPOT

2 ND P R I Z E

SHOPPING SPREE AT HOME DEPOT

3 RD P R I Z E

500

#cleanurgarage 00000

Barrister & Solicitor

2,000

1,500

Weekly prize draws of $50 Home Depot Gift Card just for entering!

NEW CLIENTS WELCOME

101–15261 Russell Ave. White Rock

Upload photos to: www.surrey.ca/cleanurgarage

GRAND PRIZE

www.surrey.ca/cleanurgarage

GIFT CARD FOR HOME DEPOT

Peace Arch Arch News News Thursday, May 1, 2014 Peace

www.peacearchnews.com 27 27 www.peacearchnews.com

arts & entertainment

Pottery sale this weekend Alex Browne Arts Reporter

After 16 years of shows in the same location, the Semiahmoo Potters annual spring sale this weekend will be the last at Ocean Park Community Hall. “Since we’re moving our home to the new South Surrey Recreation and Arts Centre this year, we thought it would be more consistent to have our future shows there,” the potters’ Diane Petersen explained. Recognizing the end of an era, the upcoming show will be a departure from previous exhibits – it will showcase not only the practical and decorative clay and ceramics work of members, but also their creative work in other artistic genres and disciplines. “This show we wanted to do something special,” said Petersen, adding that members will also be showing everything from jewelery and glassware to paintings and art cards and hooked rugs. “This shows the many faceted sides of potters,” she added, agreeing the creativity of artistic individuals always seems to manifest itself in several different directions. “Whenever we get new members, it’s always a surprise to us when we go to their studios and see what they are doing,” she said.

Contributed photo

Semiahmoo Potter Lynn Ses. Pottery and ceramics will, of course, be heavily featured in works ranging from the “tried and true” to more experimental ideas. “We hoping that this will encourage people to come out to our farewell to the OPCH, and we think these added items are a welcome addition for people shopping for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day gifts, weddings and teacher gifts, and so on,” Petersen said. As sad as change sometimes is – and the move to the new arts centre also means saying farewell to the temporary quarters provided for the club by potter Don Hutchinson – Petersen acknowledges the current roster of 35 members is excited by the prospect of brand new digs.

“Don has been very good to us,” she said, noting that he has been patient with delays in the transition. “But this August will be 20 years since we started – and like the Israelites, we were always looking for a home,” she added. Accommodation under the aegis of Semiahmoo Arts – including a pottery room at the former White Rock Elementary – has always been temporary until now, she noted. “And the OPCH was getting too small and too cramped for our shows,” she said. “The new centre is much more visible and much more accessible. And one of the things that excites is is that they’ve hired a new tech, Tony Wilson, who’s very accomplished – he was a teacher in Montreal.” Petersen said the club is also grateful for the South Surrey White Rock Arts Club, which made a $250,000 contribution to the centre. “Their generosity is a lot to do with why we’re in this new space – it’s been great getting to know these people.” The sale is at the Ocean Park hall (1577 128 St.), from 10 a.m. both days, until 5 p.m. Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday. For information, visit www. semiahmoopotters.com

GARDEN

Presenting Sponsor:

Semiahmoo House Society PRESENTS THE 10TH ANNUAL

A Taste of

BC’s

Finest Fundraiser Join us for an absolutely

delightful evening Wineries, Breweries & Restaurants from around BC Live Entertainment & Silent Auction

SATURDAY May 24th, 2014 7 pm – 10:30 pm At Semiahmoo House Society 15306 24th Avenue, Surrey, BC

Tickets $70.00 Order online at www.atasteofbcsfinest.ca or by calling 604-536-1242

Proceeds will benefit the Semiahmoo House Society's Recreation and Leisure Program Car Raffle Sponsor:

GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY:

TV Media Sponsor:

Dig in to these Garden Fresh Specials!

Troy Lucas on behalf of Spirit Ridge Resort

WIN THIS CAR Raffle Ticket Prices: 1 for $25 3 for $50 7 for $100

Order tickets online at www.atasteofbcsfinest.ca

2014 Kia Rio 4LX !

Problem Gambling Help Line: Chances are 1 in 2,525 (total tickets for sale) to win a grand prize. 1-888-795-6111 www.bcresponsiblegambling.ca Know your limit, play within it.

GET ONE

FREE

Buy One, Get One FREE!

Entrée choices include:

Sweet Chili Chicken Rice Bowl Santa Fe Chicken Salad Southwest Quesadilla Teriyaki Chicken Burger

Buy One, Get One FREE!

Present this voucher and when you buy one entrée from our “Garden Fresh” feature menu, you’ll receive a second entrée of equal or lesser value for FREE.*

locations. Expires June 8, 2014 (excluding May 11, 2014). No cash value. One coupon per customer per visit. Present coupon when ordering.

/ThePantryRestaurants @ThePantryOnline

www.thepantry.ca

1812 152 Street, White Rock 604-535-0910 6850 King George Blvd., Newton 604-593-5465

BUY ONE

Back by popular demand, we are offering two 30 minute tutorial sessions at no extra charge to our attendees!

B.C. Gaming Event Licence #60907 19+ to play!

Tutored Wine Tastings! Session 1 ~ 7:30pm to 8:00pm Session 2 ~ 8:30pm to 9:00pm RSVP required as space is very limited!

PA R T I C I PAT I N G E X H I B I T O R S z An Indian Affair z Beast & Brine z Bella Wines z Blackwood Lane Vineyards & Winery z Cobs Bread South Point z Cielo’s Restaurant z Chocolaterie Bernard Callebaut z Domaine de Chaberton Estate Winery z Fort Berens Estate Winery z Free House Wine & Spirits z Fresh Slice Pizza z Healthy Monkey Café z Jimmy Flynn’s Celtic Snugg z Jan’s by the Beach z Kuchh Nai Scotch Whiskey z Libery Wine Merchants z Maple Leaf Spirits z Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt z Milestones Restaurant (South Surrey) z Mink Chocolates z Mission Hill Family Estate z Morgans Restaurant & Wine Bar z Nando’s Flame Grilled Chicken White Rock z Peacock & Martin z Sabatino’s Trattoria & Bar z Sammy J’s Grill & Bar z Semiahmoo House Society Catering Program z Saturna Family Estate Winery z Sheila's Deli & Catering z Stanley Park Brewery z Starbucks z Summerhill Pyramid Winery z Swirl Wine Store z The Boathouse Restaurant White Rock z The Kirkwood Group z The Rustic Gourmet z Thrifty Foods z Uli's Restaurant z Vista D’oro Winery z Westham Island Estate Winery z Whistler Brewing Company z White Spot Restaurant (Morgan Crossing) z Winequest Wine & Spirit Brokers z and more!

Mother’s Day

28 www.peacearchnews.com

Thursday, May 1, 2014 Peace Arch News

at the

Glades

$5 PER PERSON

Sunday May 11

IN ADVANCE OR $7 AT THE GATE

Celebrate Mother’s Day in a stunning woodland garden with the rhododendrons in bloom. Wander through the paths, pause by the ponds, and enjoy

live music throughout this enchanting garden

CHILDREN UNDER 12 ARE FREE

561 172 Street | 10am-3pm

Gourmet coffees, teas and hot chocolate will be available for purchase. Also, featuring a spring plant sale! (cash sales only please)

TO REGISTER, PLEASE VISIT US ONLINE OR CALL 604.501.5100 Reg #4367803

12145

14201

www.surrey.ca/gardens

Tickets Now Available!

MAY 22-24, 2014 Surrey Arts Centre & Bear Creek Park For Tickets

604-501-5566

Festival Info 604-501-5598 Twitter @SurreyChildFest surreychildrensfestival@surrey.ca Thank sponsors inspiring hearts and minds! Thankyou you sponsors for for inspiring youngyoung hearts and minds!

Twitter

13SCF08

www.surrey.ca/childrensfestival

Peace Arch Arch News News Thursday, May 1, 2014 Peace

sports

www.peacearchnews.com 29 29 www.peacearchnews.com

…on the Semiahmoo Peninsula

Westgard now sole owner

PBL squad now 5-8

Eagles shake up front office

Tritons steal three wins

Nick Greenizan Sports Reporter

The Surrey Eagles now have just one owner in the nest. Chuck Westgard, who has been the team’s majority owner and chief spokesperson since a group led by him bought the BC Hockey League team four years ago, is now the team’s sole owner. Westgard has bought out his remaining partners – including former NHL defenceman Gary Nylund and Boston Bruins’ director of player personnel Scott Chuck Westgard Bradley – the team announced Tuesday. owner The trio, all childhood friends from Delta, bought the team from Ronnie Paterson and Ralph Berezan in 2010, along with a handful of silent partners. It was also announced that Westgard has hired a sports-management company to take over the day-to-day operations of the club. “Our vision is for the Surrey Eagles to be champions on the ice as well as champions in the community, and it’s clear that change needed to come to our organization,” Westgard said in a news release. “Our plan going forward is for the Eagles to place renewed emphasis on community engagement and involvement, and that focus on the community will stretch to our roster, too.” The release also noted there will be a renewed increase in building the Junior ‘A’ team’s roster with local talent. The day-to-day operations of the club won’t change much, said Chris Wahl, Eagles’ director of media relations. With the changes, longtime business manager Sharon Anderson is now listed as the team’s chief financial officer, and Blaine Neufeld has been added as the i see page 33

Nick Greenizan Sports Reporter

Boaz Joseph photo

Whalley’s Jordan Dray tags out White Rock Triton baserunner Barry Caine during a game Saturday.

The White Rock Tritons ran their way to three victories last weekend. The BC Premier Baseball League team – losers of three straight and struggling with a 2-7 record prior to their weekend schedule – swept a doubleheader with the Whalley Chiefs Saturday, winning 8-7 and 6-1, before earning a split with the Vancouver Cannons Sunday afternoon. “We really needed that,” said White Rock head coach Russ Smithson. “We didn’t get off to the best start… but winning three of four games, that’s got to be the norm for us for the next few weekends so we can climb back (up the standings).” In all four contests, White Rock did most of their damage on the base paths, stealing 19 bases in the four-game stretch, including 12 in the nightcap Sunday against Vancouver, won 11-9 by the Peninsula squad. The Tritons lead the PBL with 39 steals this season. Smithson – who admits he coaches his players to be aggressive on the base paths – doesn’t expect his team to keep up such a torrid pace, but said it was a key reason for their weekend success, especially considering the team is dealing with injuries to key offensive players. Both leadoff hitter Daniel Cassino and No. 4 batter Tom Melenchuk are currently “day to day” with injuries. Melenchuk did play the first game of the weekend, going 2-for-6 i see page 30

2 DAYS ONLY FRIDAY, MAY 2 & SATURDAY MAY 3

Designer Purse Sale New Shipment of Dozens of Bags Just in time for Mother’s Day!

Thrift Store

www.whiterockhospice.org

15562 - 24 Ave. behind Black Bond Books 604-538-7600

30 www.peacearchnews.com 30 www.peacearchnews.com

Thursday, May 1, 2014 Peace Peace Arch Arch News News

sports

‘We still haven’t played to our full potential’ i from page 29 with five runs-batted-in against the Chiefs, but was restricted to pinch-hitting duties after that, while Cassino sat out the entire weekend. “We are just grinding out games right now, and trying to be aggressive without some of our players in the lineup,” Smithson said. “We’re stealing a ton of bags, we bunted a few times, had some hit-and-runs – anything to get the ball in play and make the other team play some defence. “We aren’t that fast, but we’re aggressive. It’s risk and reward, but it’s working for us right now.” Smithson was also impressed with his players’ ability to play out of position – and often in multiple spots per game – as the team tries to fill holes created by injured players.

In the absence of Cassino and Melenchuk, for example, Smithson pointed to James Pavelick as one such example. “James had a really great weekend,” Smithson said of the Earl Marriott slugger, who played three different positions in Game 2 against the Cannons. Pavelick went 2-for-5 in that game, with a run, a stolen base and four runsbatted-in. “We’ve had to play guys all over. In that (second) game Sunday we used 17 different players,” Smithson explained. “We’ve had to put pitchers in at first or second base, but everybody’s really stepped up. I love their attitudes – they never say no, they just say, ‘sure coach’ and they go out and play.” Keaton Edwards picked up the win in that game, pitching two-and-two-thirds

CELEBRATE ARTS & HERITAGE IN SURREY

innings of relief, striking out two. In Saturday’s two wins over Whalley, Barry Caine – pitching in relief of starter Zach Campagne – and Allen Hogg earned the victories on the mound. Despite the latest stretch of wins, which boosted White Rock’s record to 5-8 – good for ninth in the 13-team circuit – Smithson said his team still had a lot of room to improve, especially defensively. “We still haven’t played to our full potential, not even for a single game,” Smithson said. “Coming into the season, I really thought defence would be our strength. But we’ve been struggling so far. “We really just have to tighten up.” The team has just three games this week. They host the Abbotsford Cardinals tonight (Thursday) at South Surrey Athletic Park, and then play a pair of home games Saturday against Parksville.

sea forever 10 custom townhomes blocks from the heart of Ocean Park

2000 sq. ft. on two levels

HELP US DISCOVER OUR NEXT

SURREY CIVIC TREASURE

Open plans, over-height ceilings

3 bedrooms and 3 full baths

CALL FOR 2014 NOMINATIONS JUNE LAITAR

BONNIE BURNSIDE

CAROL GIRARDI

ED GRIFFIN

GEORGE ZUKERMAN

LORNE PEARSON

GLADYS ANDREAS

SHEILA SYMINGTON

MARY MIKELSON

ED MILANEY

LUCILLE LEWIS

JIM ADAMS

This award recognizes and celebrates Surrey’s highest achievers in the cultural sector, demonstrating that Surrey values arts and heritage and those people who achieve success in these ﬁelds.

Nominees should meet the following criteria: • Be a Surrey resident, born in Surrey or have a strong connection to the City of Surrey. • Demonstrate excellence and contribute signiﬁcantly to the appreciation and development of culture in Surrey. • Reﬂect the unique character and history of the City.

MARC PELECH

ALLAN CLEAVER

BARBARA GOULD

STAN CLARKE

STEPHEN HORNING

NADINE GAGNÉ

STEPHEN CHITTY

• Represent a signiﬁcant achievement in the arts, heritage, cultural industries, cultural tourism, multiculturalism or related advocacy and philanthropy.

CHRIS THORNLEY

DAWN GOVIER

JARNAIL SINGH

Please send these materials to: Attn: 2014 Surrey Civic Treasures Award Surrey Arts Centre 13750 – 88th Ave. Surrey, B.C. V3W 3L1 Or e-mail to: arts@surrey.ca

PATRICIA DAHLQUIST MAXINE LLOYD HOWCHIN

ELLIE KING

Private elevator

• Please provide references to other individuals who may be able to provide further support to this nomination.

South-facing

• Provide the name, address and contact information for the nominee and include your name and contact information.

ROBERT DAVIDSON

Nominations must be submitted by: Tuesday, June 3rd, 2014

DAVE PROZNICK

To submit a nomination: • Provide a written submission of approximately 300 words to describe the nominee and outline their accomplishments and contributions to the development and promotion of arts, heritage, cultural industries, cultural tourism, multiculturalism or related advocacy and philanthropy in Surrey.

Ocean and mountain views

KELLY KONNO

STARTING IN THE LOW $700'S

13585 - 16th Avenue, South Surrey

Showhome open daily 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. CLOSED FRIDAYS AND MONDAYS

In their respective ﬁelds of expertise, all of the Surrey Civic Treasures pictured above are champions of our City’s Arts & Heritage. For further information please contact: Jewel Jessen at (604) 501-5186 Bay Realty Ltd.

604.531.4000

Peace Arch Arch News News Thursday, May 1, 2014 Peace

www.peacearchnews.com 31 31 www.peacearchnews.com

sports MAY 9th, 2014

e Rock WhWhitR k

Big tackle SFU’s Demi Stamatakis (right) tackles Bayside Shark Olivia Burns during a BC Rugby Union premier women’s rugby game at South Surrey Athletic Park April 26.

Let’s take steps together towards good health. Get moving with BC’s doctors! Bring the whole family and join your doctor for a short, fun, community walk. Participants receive a free pedometer to count their steps (while supplies last). Additional activities presented by White Rock Leisure Services include Yoga, Tai Chi, Gentle Fitness and Qi Gong.

Boaz Joseph photo

Date:

Lawn bowling begins at Mann Park The Mann Park Lawn Bowling Club’s 2014 season kicks off this weekend. The White Rock club, located at 14560 North Bluff Rd., will officially open its season Saturday, with a lunch and opening ceremony, followed by

an afternoon of games. The club currently has about 150 members who are “raring to start,” according to club president Bryant Avery. Among those 150 members, 22 of them are new to the sport, and the club is always

Friday, May 9th, 2014

Location: Centennial Park, 14600 North Bluff Rd., White Rock Time: 11:30am - 1pm

looking to add new members to its ranks. New bowlers and others interested in the sport are invited to pop by the club at any time. For more, call 604-531-0833 or visit www.mannparklbc.com – Nick Greenizan

For more information please contact Kay at kabelson@wrssdivision.ca or visit walkwithyourdoc.ca

@doctorsofbc

24 YE A SERV RS I WHITE NG SOUT ROCK & H SUR REY

HALF THE FUN OF RACING DOWN IS GETTING TO THE TOP.

WELCOME TO PLAYGROUND EARTH. From March 31 31 toFrom May March 24, 2014 to May 24, 2014

GET GETAAMAIL-IN MAIL-IN REBATEOF OF REBATE with the purchase of 4

BFGOODRICH with the or purchase 4 Passenger Light Truckof tires. ®

BFGOODRICH See claim form for details.

Passenger or Light Truck tires. See claim form for details.

g-Force Sport COMP-2 ™

Advantage T/A ®

™

Mud-Terrain T/A KM2 ®

™

All-Terrain T/A KO ®

Whether you need tires that can take a pounding over rough ground or offer exceptional traction and superior handling, BFGoodrich tires will take you to the things you love to do. They’re your ticket to Playground Earth . Ask your dealer how you can take control with BFGoodrich tires and get the driving performance you can count on. ®

™

BFGoodrichCanada

604-538-4918 2450 King George Blvd

(Behind Don Beck Collison in Village Center)

• COMPUTERIZED WHEEL ALIGNMENTS • WHEEL BALANCING • TIRE REPAIRS • CUSTOM WHEELS

100412

www.discounttirebc.ca

32 www.peacearchnews.com

Thursday, May 1, 2014 Peace Arch News

Heritage Day Camps At the Surrey Museum - 17710 - 56A Avenue Preschool Junior Archaeologists Learn about archaeology as you handle real fossils and tools, try a mock dig and take part in crafts and games. 3 sessions $33 3-5 yrs Tue, July 15–Thu, July 17 9:30am-11:30am

Kids Celebrate Discover world celebrations through music, games, stories, crafts and a visit to the Kids Celebrate! exhibit. 3 sessions $85.25 6-9 yrs Tue, July 15–Thu, July 17 9:30am-3:30pm

Celebration Exploration Discover world celebrations through music, games, stories, crafts and a visit to the Kids Celebrate! exhibit. 3 sessions $33 3-5 yrs Tue, Aug 19–Thu, Aug 21 9:30am-11:30am

Tech Time Explore space, engineering and energy. Build a model bridge, air rocket, wind turbine, catapult and more. 3 sessions $136 8-10 yrs Tue, July 22–Thu, July 24 9:30am-3:30pm Tue, Aug 5–Thu, Aug 7 9:30am-3:30pm

Kids Greek Mythology Discover the wonders of Ancient Greece with models, ancient stories, art and games. 3 sessions $85.25 6-9 yrs Tue, July 8–Thu, July 10 9:30am-3:30pm

Blast Into Space Create your own Canadarm, make mini rockets and enjoy space games and activities. 3 sessions $85.25 6-9 yrs Tue, July 29–Thu, July 31 9:30am-3:30pm Tue, Aug 12–Thu, Aug 14 9:30am-3:30pm

At Historic Stewart Farm - 13723 Crescent Road Fun at the Farm Camp Have fun pumping water, churning butter, doing laundry and playing games like kids did 100 years ago. 4 sessions $96 6-9 yrs Tue, July 8-Fri, July 11 9:30am-3:00pm 6-9 yrs Tue, Aug 5-Fri, Aug 8 9:30am-3:00pm Tue, Aug 19-Fri, Aug 22 9-12 yrs 9:30am-3:00pm Victorian Hoopla! We’re going to party like it’s 1899! Make ice cream, party treats and toys, then play games and circus tricks. 4 sessions $96 Tue, July 22-Fri, July 25 9-12 yrs 9:30am-3:00pm Anchors Aweigh Explore boats and rivers of yesterday and today as you learn knot tying and old-time navigation, and discover our local rivers. 4 sessions $96 Tue, July 29–Fri, Aug 1 9-12 yrs 9:30am-3:00pm Pioneer Discovery Camp Use magnifying glasses, make maps and explore the lives of pioneers from yesterday and today. 4 sessions $96 Tue, July 15-Fri, July 18 9:30am-3:00pm 6-11 yrs Tue, Aug 12-Fri, Aug 15 9:30am-3:00pm

www.surrey.ca/heritage

Must pre-register for programs at 604-592-6956

MON MAY 12 2014

Surrey Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 18214

Surrey Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 18213

Application: 7913-0035-00

Application: 7913-0003-00

Location: 12131 and 12145 – 66 Avenue

Location: 15542 – 32 Avenue

Purpose of Bylaw and Permits: The applicant is requesting to rezone

Purpose of Bylaw: The applicant is requesting to rezone the hatched

the hatched site from One-Acre Residential to Single Family Residential, Single Family Residential (12) and Single Family Residential (10) in order to subdivide into 16 small single family lots and 1 single family lot.

property from Intensive Agriculture to Business Park 3 in order to permit the development of a business park building. A development variance permit is being sought in order to reduce the front yard setback to accommodate parking.

DEVELOPMENT LOCATION MAP BYLAW 18214

DEVELOPMENT LOCATION MAP BYLAW 18213

Surrey Zoning Text Amendment Bylaw No. 18212 Purpose of Bylaw: This text amendment will permit and regulate combined heat and power cogeneration facilities that are accessory to a greenhouse operation, in the “General Agriculture Zone (A-1)” and “Intensive Agriculture Zone (A-2)”, as described in Corporate Report 2014-R056. Hall (fax: 604-501-7578) 121033

Peace Arch Arch News News Thursday, May 1, 2014 Peace

www.peacearchnews.com 33 33 www.peacearchnews.com

sports

On the mat Surrey’s Brad Hildebrandt (right) holds on to his opponent during a match at the 2014 Cadet/Juvenile National Wrestling Championships April 4-6 in Guelph, Ont. Hildebrandt won the gold medal in the men’s juvenile 100-kg class, and also finished first in the Greco competition.

Evan Seal photo

Westgard bought Eagles in 2010 i from page 29 director of hockey operations. More information regarding the team’s new structure “will be made public in the coming weeks,” the release states. “It’s just an expanded group, which gives us a lot more knowledge, and more resources, to improve from a business and community standpoint,” Wahl said. When asked if Peter Schaefer –

who held the triple title of head coach/general manager/president last season – was still part of the revamped front office, Wahl initially said “for the moment” before clarifying that the secondyear head coach and his staff were all expected to be back for the 2014/15 season. Westgard said he also expects Schaefer to return. “Everybody’s adjusting to this little bit of change, but he’s got

a year left on his contract, so it’s full steam ahead as far as we’re concerned,” he said. Westgard will take the president title back from Schaefer, leaving the former NHLer to run the hockey side of the business, along with Neufeld. Westgard will focus on the business end of the operation. “I’m going to be more involved. To keep the Eagles on the ice, we need to tighten things up.”

Proper maintenance is no game. Spring may be time to play – but not with the maintenance of your Volkswagen. Let qualified Volkswagen technicians offer you a complimentary spring inspection with any service*, as well as Volkswagen Original front wiper blades starting at only $39.50, including installation.** Visit White Rock Volkswagen anytime until June 30, 2014 to take advantage of this exclusive offer.

New Ownership!

You can also enjoy these special offers: Y

THE SAME PROFESSIONAL SALES AND SERVICE STAFF! THE SAME CONVENIENT LOCATION IN SOUTH SURREY!

Factory-scheduled maintenance

15% off $39.95

Tire rotation or changeover

$10-$15-$20

15% off wheel alignment

Bring-it-back Bonus

We'll make sure your wheels are aligned properly to avoid problems such as irregular tire wear, pulling to one side, or an off-centre steering wheel.

$10 off any service over $50 $15 off any service over $100 $20 off any service over $150

OWN A BBRAND NEW VW $

The ALL NEW Whit Th White R Rock Volkswagen

for as little as 2092 - 152nd Street, South Surrey / White Rock 604-536-7212 whiterockvw.com

/day

OVER 300 QUALITY PRE-OWNED VEHICLES TO CHOOSE FROM

Serving the White Rock / South Surrey community for over 20 years.

34 www.peacearchnews.com 34 www.peacearchnews.com

Thursday, May 1, 2014 Peace Peace Arch Arch News News

DrivewayCanada.ca

Visit the photo gallery at DrivewayCanada.ca

It’s spring car cleaning time, inside and out If a road trip is part of your vacation An easy check and repair item is plans this summer, it’s time to get lighting. You may need some help the horseless chariot prepared. confirming that the brake and That means cleaning it inside and backup lights are functioning at out and performing some important the rear. Otherwise, it’s a simple maintenance to ensure you get the walk-around check that should best fuel economy. include the turn signals and headIn most parts of B.C., the swap lights (both low and high beams) Unnecessary from winter tires to all-season or weight increases fuel and don’t forget the license plate summer tires is already well under and those little side marker lights. consumption and way (studded winter tire removal is If you’ve got a vehicle with a mandatory by April 30). Winter tires some of that extra headlight (clear plastic) cover are made with a softer and stickier weight could be in that’s showing its age, there are rubber compound that wears faster the form of mud and some good products on the market and increases fuel consumption at now that help restore clarity. dirt on your vehicle’s Wiper blades are another easy higher temperatures. They also tend to be noisier and you’ll hear them undercarriage. check and replace item. A buildeven more, now that you can finally Bob McHugh up of grease or grim on the roll down the windows. windshield will also reduce the You may also be dragging around effectiveness of the wipers. Clean too much junk in the trunk, like that snow shovel the rubber wiper blade with a soft cloth soaked you always pack during in the winter months. in the glass cleaner. In B.C., those windshield Unnecessary weight increases fuel consumption wipers typically work harder than anywhere else and some of that extra weight could be in the in Canada and life expectancy can be less than form of mud and dirt on your vehicle’s undercara year. If they’re still streaking, chattering or riage. Road salt is probably also trapped in that generally not doing the job – replace them. muddy mess, which is a corrosion accelerant that Getting back to tires, a loaded vehicle driven at your vehicle’s body doesn’t need. highway speeds for prolonged periods in hot While you’re poking around in the trunk, take a weather conditions can be a punishing test for look under the floor cover. Water leaking into the tires and the dreaded blow-out is a real concern. vehicle tends to accumulate in the lowest spots, Even a tire that looks okay and has plenty of or maybe that’s why it’s called a spare-wheel tread remaining may not be in great shape. The well. If the spare is a conventional tire, check its “best before” date on most passenger tires is inflation pressure and, while you’re at it, make eight years old and you should be able to find sure that the emergency jack and tool kit are a date of manufacture stamped somewhere on also in good working order. sidewall of the tire.

‘‘

’’

A tire also performs best, lasts longer and provides best fuel economy when its internal pressure is set at a level recommended by the vehicle manufacturer, and checked on a regular basis. The tire decal, with optimal front and rear recommended tire pressures, is usually on the driver’s door or door jam. If not, the owner’s manual should give you the information and/or tell you where the tire decal is located. A single under-inflated tire (by about 6 psi /40 kPa) can cause a 3 per cent increase in fuel consumption. Using a grade of fuel with a lower octane rating than recommended by the vehicle manufacturer may cause the engine to ping or knock on hard acceleration or when climbing hills, which is not good for the engine! On the other hand, using a higher-octane fuel than your vehicle’s engine needs is generally a waste of money. That said, the pricier fuel may also contain some additional cleaner additives, which is good. Have a great summer and a safe driving vacation. bob.mchugh@drivewaybc.ca

Hiring? We can help...

Call 1-855-678-7833 today for more details.

Question of the week: Bob McHugh writes about spring cleaning your car, revealing how a clean car consumes less gas. Do you have a spring car cleaning tip to share with fellow readers?

Please explain why you have made that decision.Go to DrivewayCanada.ca QUESTION to submit your answer and you could OF THE WEEK! win a $100 Safeway gift card.

Safety Tip: Failing to yield may seem harmless, but it’s one of the top high-risk driving behaviours that leads to crashes. Every day there are many situations where you need to yield to another vehicle, pedestrian or cyclist, so slow down and think about it.

Confessions of a Curber... Curber...

Walt

installs Meet Walt. He lives with his wife and two teenagers fake in a quiet neighbourhood. airbags! Walt goes to work every morning, provides for his family and chats with his neighbours. Walt has a secret. He’s no Walter White from Breaking Bad. But, his love for quick cash and high profits drive him to a sideline that makes us all a little less safe and costs some their savings. Walt is a curber. Buying used? We’re looking out for you. Find out how at WatchoutforWalt.com

Peace Arch Arch News News Thursday, May 1, 2014 Peace

www.peacearchnews.com 35 35 www.peacearchnews.com

drivewayBC.ca

A little help picking the right ride for you get the best of both worlds. Life of two wheels is incredible. Just ask Bikes: BMW K1300S, BMW K1600GT, anyone who rides. Yamaha FJR1300, Honda VFR1200 But part of that appeal is finding a riding style that fits your personal preference. There are many different When asked how I’d ways to get you on the describe a Touring bike open (or dirt) road to I say: not small! These enjoy the best of the great machines are typically outdoors. I’ll suggest some heavy, but come equipped makes and models to with the technology and consider in each category, There are many luxuries that can take you but by no means are these across the country and different ways to get the only choices. further. Their fuel tanks

Touring

‘‘

you on the open (or dirt) road to enjoy the best of the great outdoors.

Cruisers

are bigger so you can keep going for longer. Bikes: Harley-Davidson Electra Glide/Ultra Limited, Honda Goldwing.

Cruisers have mass appeal because of their low seat heights, generally Alexandra Straub comfortable ergonomics and ability to get you from point A to B in style. Some models have Those looking into trying riding without the foot pegs stretched forward, some the high speeds might fall in love with don’t. They come in all different sizes, trials riding. But get ready for a workout. shapes and displacements making it even If you look, there’s no seat. That’s because more accessible to riders. you’re meant to stand. Trials is a slow Bikes: Honda CTX700, Yamaha Bolt, speed type of thrill where you manage Harley-Davidson Superlow 1200T, Suzuki obstacles and find ways to do things that Boulevard C50 even you didn’t think was possible. Think:

’’

Sport Tourer Want a sportier edge while still maintaining the comfort associated with riding for extended periods of time? Consider a sport touring motorcycle. They’re generally not as heavy or as elaborate as a full on touring bike, so you

Trials

riding up huge logs, up hills and over some interesting terrain. Either way, it’s a lot of fun and challenging. Bikes: Montesa Cota 4RT, Beta 200.

Dirt Playing in the dirt has never been so much fun! No, really. It’s true. Whether

Depending on your interests and tastes, there are motorcycle styles to meet the needs of any rider. you’re young or young at heart, dirt bikes are a great way to enjoy the outdoors. Dirt bikes are restricted to the dirt, meaning, unless you have a dual sport bike that has a license plate, you can’t ride them in the road. That said, they’re generally quite affordable. Since there are so many different kinds to choose from, I’ll list the manufacturers that make them. Bikes: Honda, KTM, Yamaha, Husqvarna, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Aprilia.

2013

Sport

Naked

If you’re looking for the ultimate performance machine, a sport bike is the way to go. These are the bikes that are designed with the racetrack in mind but are street legal. Bikes: Ducati Panigale 899/1199, MV Agusta F3, Honda CBR600RR/1000RR, Suzuki GSX-R 750/1000, Yamaha R6/R1, Kawasaki Ninja.

No, I’m not suggesting riding in your birthday suit! Naked bikes tend to have a more upright seating and handlebar position and are devoid of fancy bodywork covering the engine. Bbikes are: Triumph Street Triple, Triumph Speed Triple, Ducati Streetfighter 848.

C L E A R O U T

2013 ATS 2.0 TURBO ‘PERFORMANCE’

2013 CTS 3.0 AWD SEDAN ‘TOURING’

Thunder Grey/Jet Black, Power Sunroof, 18” Alloys, CUE with Navigation, Driver Awareness Package, Heated/leather seating. Executive Demo w/ 7800 km’s. Stk# 3003950 MSRP $50,155

2013 CTS 3.0 SEDAN ‘LUXURY’

SALE PRICE

Silver Coast Metallic/Ebony, Remote Start, Sunroof, Heated/Leather seating, Navigation, Bluetooth, Luxury Package. Stk# 3002370 MSRP $51,920

37,900

alexandra.straub@drivewaybc.ca

Thunder Grey/Ebony, Navigation, Remote Start, Sunroof, Heated/Leather seating, Navigation, 18” Alloys, Sport Suspension, Xenon headlights, Luxury package. Executive Demo w/ 9854 km’s Stk# 3002080 MSRP $57,505

SALE PRICE

39,980

38,980 Hwy

ON LOCATION

#10 Highway

FINGERPRINT STATION

200th Street and #10 Hwy, Langley 604.534.4154 prestongm.com SALES HOURS Mon to Thurs: 8:30am - 9pm • Fri & Sat: 9am - 6pm • Sun & Holidays 11am - 5pm • DL30568

200 St.

36 www.peacearchnews.com 36 www.peacearchnews.com

Thursday, May 1, 2014 Peace Peace Arch Arch News News

drivewayBC.ca

“They’re not safe. But it would only be a problem in an accident.”

A stretch for BMW lovers A recent jaunt to Beijing was a major revelation, from the sheer size of the population to the massive car market and the types of cars people there buy. In the luxury segment, elongated versions of existing sedan are very popular. There “long” wheelbase cars instantly show that the owner has attained a certain level of status and a big part of that is being chauffer-driven. In Canada, we have long wheelbase sedans but typically, they are top models like a BMW 7 Series or S-Class Mercedes. In China, even base models like the BMW 3 Series or Audi A4 have stretched versions. I raise this because the all-new BMW 335GT is the long wheelbase 3 Series, developed for China, modified for a niche market here.

Confessions of a Curber 2015 BMW 335GT model, so the front seats remain unaltered. It is the back of the car that is different. With added legroom and a higher roofline the GT feels open, especially when fitted with the panoramic roof. The hatch has no rear wiper so expect rear visibility to be blurry on rainy or snowy days. The hatch is electronically operated and provides a long and wide cargo area, plus the rear seats fold in a snap.

Looks

Adding 10 cms of additional legroom to the back seat of the 335GT opens up a different experience for rear passengers. The GT offers slightly higher seating position and roofline with a hatchback design that makes for a dramatic and by Zack Spencer functional car. BMW does The 3 Series sedan have a 3 Series station has been considered wagon but it looks like a wagon; this the benchmark in the compact luxury design mimics a sedan silhouette market for decades and a lot of the The GT is sold as a 328GT, with same goodness is here in the GT. a $48,990 starting price. It has a With a longer wheelbase and a slightly turbocharged 4-cylinder engine and higher centre of gravity it doesn’t 18-inch wheels. The $56,990 335GT has handle as nimbly as the sedan but a larger turbocharged 6-cylinder engine it is much better than the taller X3 and 19-inch wheels. SUV. The power from either 241 hp turbocharged 4-cylinder or the 300 hp turbocharged 6-cylinder engines goes The 3 Series sedan is already fitted with to all four wheels and is shifted through top-notch materials and a functional a very slick 8-speed auto box. There dash. This is carried over to the GT are settings for vehicle dynamics and

Drive

Inside

/ 50 E 50 TICK

$ to

M W

K TA

Verdict The GT falls into a very nice spot in the 3 Series family, and I include the X3 in that group. The sedan is a great car but not as practical as the X3. Yes the X3 has traditional SUV appeal but loses some of the sedans nimbleness. This is where the GT plays. It has a bigger cargo area than the X3, more rear legroom but it also has more a sedan stance on the road. The price is more expensive than the X3 so this is a premium offering in the BMW family. If I were in the market for a BMW the 335GT or less expensive 328GT would be in the running. Between and SUV and sedan, this GT might just be the right balance for some. So thank you China for helping to bring a unique new class of car to our market.

accident and was from the U.S. I asked if he wanted a vehicle history report*, but he declined. He appreciated my honesty, as he’d gone through a few bad deals. With the transaction done, we parted ways. Then I got a call from my buddy. Being a curious person, he’d read the boxes the airbags came in that I’d left at his shop. “You installed counterfeit airbags,” he said. “So? They look identical to the original airbags,” I said. “I’ve seen videos of bogus airbags catching fire and with metal bits exploding when they deploy. They’re not safe,” he scolded. I’ll take my chances, I thought. It would only be a problem in an accident. The next day, my buddy left a message. He ended our friendship. Whoa, chill out. A guy’s got a right to make a few bucks.

*Vehicle History Reports: CarProof and ICBC vehicle history reports provide detailed information about the registration and accident history of a vehicle. CarProof Verified BC reports also include a lien search. These reports can’t tell you everything a physical inspection will, but they require the seller to Prove it! and not just say it.

Buying used? We’re looking out for you. Find out how at WatchoutforWalt.com

zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca

DEADLINE FRIDAY

n o i l il

US PL

suspension from “Eco” to “Sport Plus” that can take this car from relaxed to athletic at the push of a button. I really enjoyed driving in sport mode and getting the full effect of the 335GT, as the in-line turbo 6-cylinder is still one of the best power plants on the road. For buyers looking to save on fuel, the 328GT is still a potent machine.

I was getting good at this, so I purchased a used vehicle in the U.S. and imported it. It didn’t have any airbags, so the warning lights were on. But I wasn’t picky. I knew, based on my other tricks, I could solve that before I had it inspected and registered. You just couldn’t be too worried about the truth. I Googled airbags. I saw I had three options. Get certified replacements installed at a repair shop. Buy some and install them myself. Or, override the warning light. I called and found that the first option was out of the question. Way too expensive. But, option two had some promise. There were cheap ones online. Of course, there were some warnings about dangerous fake airbags. Option three, overriding the warning lights, went too far – even for me. You can find how-to videos about anything on the web. So, I ordered cheap ones and had them sent to my U.S. mailbox. I used a buddy’s garage and put them in. Bingo! The warning lights went off and I was on my way. Soon, I had an ad up on several classified websites: Great car for sale. Moving out of the country and need to sell fast! Good condition. Recently inspected. Call cell. I’m flexible on price!! I couldn’t believe how many calls I had. I found my buyer not long after. A nice man about my age; divorced with three kids. That’s all I know about him – I don’t like getting too personal. I was actually honest about the vehicle this time. I told him that the car had been in an

HEROES WELCOME BONUS PRIZE Win an $18,000 New York, Hong Kong or Hawaiian vacation... or 15,000 cash! Cut off Midnight May 2.

Visit the Grand Prize Home in South Surrey~16525 10th Ave. Open daily 11am -5pm Grand Prize Prize Home Home Choices. Choices. 1 ofof 4 Grand

Details online

Win a Fortune for only $ 50 5 Grand Prize Choices including $1.6 Million Cash!

Get tickets at HeroesLottery.com 604-648-4376 / Toll Free 1-866-597-4376 Tickets at the Prize homes and

Winner will choose 1 prize option; other prize options will not be awarded. Rules of Play: HeroesLottery.com Chances are 1 in 390,000 (total tickets for sale) to win a grand prize. Chances are 1 in 480,600 (total tickets for sale) to win the 50/50 prize. Problem Gambling Help Line 1-888-795-6111 www.bcresponsiblegambling.ca CHDL_S10 X 73_11.459 X 5.212

Know your limit, play within it.

Supporting VGH and the BC Professional Fire Fighters' Burn Fund

BC Gaming Event Licence #63405 BC Gaming Event Licence #63406

19+ to play!

Peace Arch News Thursday, May 1, 2014

www.peacearchnews.com 37

NEW HOME DEVELOPMENT

reVISION Custom Renovations photo above, maison d’etre design-build top right, Shakepeare Homes photo right

reVISION Custom Home Renovations won the People’s Choice Award with their Downtown Flow project, while Shakespeare Homes and maison d’etre design-build took home multiple awards for several projects, including maison d’etre’s 70’s Upgrade and Shakespeare Homes’ Meadfeild.

GVHBA honours the best in Metro Vancouver at the Ovation Awards By Kerry Vital

The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association celebrated the top companies in the Metro Vancouver residential construction industry at the Ovation Awards, held on April 26 in downtown Vancouver. “Homeowners in Metro Vancouver demand the very best when it comes to the design and construction of their homes,” says GVHBA Chief Executive Officer Bob de Wit. “Vancouver is a leading-edge city and the design and construction of our homes reflects this. We are proud to be working with worldclass builders, designers and renovators.” Several companies won multiple awards. Among them was Best Builders, who went home with six awards, including Custom Home Builder of the Year. Their other awards were for Best Kitchen and Greatroom Renovation for Reviving the 70s in association with Sarah Gallop Design Inc., Best Accessible Renovation for The Homecoming, Best Renovation $300,000 to $499,999 (for Reviving the 70s), Best Custom Home: Over $1.5 Million for Orchard Way and Best Outdoor Living Space: New or Renovated, also for Orchard Way. Sarah Gallop Design was honoured with the Best Interior Design Custom Residence: New or Renovated for the Reviving the 70s home as well. SGDI also took home the Best Kitchen Renovation $50,000 to $99,999 for Green With Envy. Shakespeare Homes was also the winner of multiple awards, including Renovator of the Year – Large Volume. Their Mountain Highway project, in association with Susanne Doise of Sensitive Design, took home awards for Best Addition Renovation and Best Renovation $800,000 and Over, while their Meadfeild project was the winner of Best

Renovation: $500,000 to $799,999. Maison d’être design-build inc. was the winner of Best Renovated Room for their Master Suite Getaway, as well as Best Exterior Renovation for 70’s Upgrade and Renovator of the Year – Small Volume. Best Kitchen Renovation: $100,000 and Over was won by Euro Canadian Construction Corp. for their English Bay Condo Renovation. Euro Canadian also took home the award for Best Townhouse/ Condominium Renovation. In the new home categories, Wesgroup won the Best Single-Family Detached Home: 2,000 Square Feet and Over for Bluetree Homes at Citadel Heights as well as Best Single Family Residential Community for the same project. Another Wesgroup property, Bluetree Homes at Mackin Park, won the Best Interior Design Display Suite: Condominium award. Talisman Homes was a multiple-award winner as well, leaving with awards for Best Single-Family Detached Home: 2,000 Square Feet and Over for Resort Living I and Resort Living II, as part of a three-way tie with Wesgroup’s Bluetree Homes at Citadel Heights, Best Single-Family Detached Home: Less than 2,000 Square Feet (for Resort Living), and Excellence in Innovation and Sustainability in New Residential Construction for Resort Living II. Single-Family Builder of the Year was awarded to Portrait Homes, while MultiFamily Builder of the Year was given to Kooney Homes. For the second year, the GVHBA gave people the chance to choose a winner for the People’s Choice Award. This year, reVISION Custom Home Renovations were honoured for their Downtown Flow project. For a full list of winners, visit www. ovationawards.ca.

Euro Canadian Construction photo above, Best Builders photo below

Euro Canadian Construction was the recipient of two awards for their English Bay Condo Renovation, while Best Builders’ Orchard Way was honoured for Best Custom Home: Over $1.5 Million and Best Outdoor Space.

38 www.peacearchnews.com

Thursday, May 1, 2014 Peace Arch News

OVER 80% SOLD! NEW HOME DESIGNS NOW AVAILABLE!

2, 3 & 4 Bedroom Townhomes in Morgan Heights

Unmatched privacy in a park-like setting. PRICED FROM

334,200

*NET OF INCENTIVES

$ 20,000

3039 156th St, Surrey CALL 604.535.5511

LiveAtNiche.ca

INCENTIVE PACKAGE

ON ALL REMAINING HOMES

Modern 2 Bedroom Condos

Move in today! Choose from a variety of spacious ﬂoor plans, sizes and locations.

PRICES STARTING FROM

229,900*

*NET OF INCENTIVES

SPECTACULAR VIEW HOMES!

6477 196th St, Surrey CALL 604.530.0054

SalixLiving.com

2 DISPLAYS NOW OPEN WBHOMES.CA Sales Centres open: 12 - 5pm

(except Fridays)

AMAZING INCENTIVE PACKAGES AVAILABLE!

Courtesy to Agents. This is not an offering for sale. Any such offering must be made with a disclosure statement. Renderings are an artist’s rendition only. All prices exclude taxes. Incentives and prices subject to change without notice. Please speak to the Woodbridge sales team for offer details. E.& O. E.

Peace Arch News Thursday, May 1, 2014

www.peacearchnews.com 39

A L S O I N C LU D E S

105 AVE

156 ST

154 ST

Guildford Town Centre

152 ST

104 AVE

100 AVE

N T GS * LY

atypical townhome.

60 AVE

152 ST

148 ST

Move-in today!

146 ST

604.953.0833 { info@etonliving.com } etonliving.com

62 AVE

144 ST

Nestled within a lush 3.3 acre greenspace 2 & 3 Bedroom townhomes from $334,900 Panorama neighbourhood

64 AVE

Eton Sales Centre #3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 14888 62nd Ave, Panorama, Surrey

HW Y 10

FAIRBORNE.COM Eton is developed by Fairborne Panorama Homes Ltd. *Ask a sales representative for details. E.&O.E.

40 www.peacearchnews.com

Thursday, May 1, 2014 Peace Arch News

TO VANCOUVER

KI NG

32 Ave

AY HW

VD BL

152 St

148 St 24 Ave

TO USA BORDER

Peace Arch News Thursday, May 1, 2014

www.peacearchnews.com 41

Presentation Centre Open Saturday & Sunday 1 - 4 pm 15747 Marine Drive

FINAL RELEASE OF

DEVELOPMENT GROUP

SPRING PRICING STARTING AT

$309,900

cif

ic A

lum

rin

bia

Parker St

• 1, 2 and 3 bedroom residences • Up to 1,260 square feet of spacious living • 2 contemporary colour schemes • 6 plans to choose from • 5 minutes from over 50 restaurants and shops, 8 km of sandy beach, and 2.5 km of shoreline trails

Buena Vista Ave

Finlay St

SHORELINE RESIDENCES

Av e

For more information contact Jon or Todd marketing604.com or 604.531.1111

N ST

G O LY N

Move in today!

SALES CENTRE 64 AVE

FAIRBORNE.COM Ashbury Hill is developed by Fairborne Panorama Homes Ltd. *Ask a sales representative for details. E.&O.E.

62 AVE

60 AVE

152 ST

604.953.1211 ashburyhill.com

148 ST

146 ST

#100–14833 61ST Ave (at 148TH St.) Panorama, Surrey Open 12–5pm daily (except Friday)

Spacious 2 bedroom and den homes with only 5% down.

Panorama Townhomes starting from only $269,900!*

42 www.peacearchnews.com

Thursday, May 1, 2014 Peace Arch News

OPEN HOUSES OPEN SUNDAY MAY 4 2:00-4:00 P.M.

OPEN SUNDAY MAY 4 2:00-4:00 P.M.

2718 & 2726 - 163A STREET • $1,288,000 TWO NEW LUXURY HOMES IN MORGAN HEIGHTS Two fabulous new homes on the bigger 6000+ sq. ft. lots in popular Morgan Heights. Built to custom home standards! Over 4000+ sq. ft. Upper level has 9' ceilings, 4 bdrms., 3 baths, 2 ensuites. Master has large deck, 5 pc. ensuite, granite, jetted tub, huge rain shower, walk-in closet. Main is awesome with 10' ceilings, big foyer, living room/den with limestone fireplace. Great room with 19' ceilings, stone feature wall with f/p. Full quality 6 pc. Jenn-Air appliance package included, maple cabinetry, granite, huge island, hardwood, work desk, pantry, fabulous lighting package. All this opens to covered deck with fireplace. Laundry on main. In-floor radiant heat on all levels, fully landscaped, very quiet location. Greg Fraser 604-531-1111 HomeLife Benchmark Realty Ltd. 14857 BUENA VISTA • $834,900 Great oversized 4271 sq. ft. ocean view lot, RT-1 zoning, potential lane access offers multiple building options. Cozy 2 bdrm. cottage with wood burning stove, skylights, deck, secret backyard garden, ideal rental home in great neighbourhood, short easy walk to promenade, beach and bus. Ian Watts 604-329-9157 Bay Realty Ltd. 12680 - 15TH AVE. • OCEAN PARK • $768,000 Meticulously

OPEN maintained by original owner, 3 bdrms. up, family SUNDAY room and games down. Newer furnace, aluminum roof, MAY 4 newer appls., 2 gas f/P's, 2 sunrooms, built-in vac. Peek2:00-4:00 a-boo ocean view, sunny south-facing fenced lot, walk to shops, lots of parking incl. covered RV parking. Pam P.M. Mitchell 604-541-4888 RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty #71 - 15355 - 26TH AVE. • $308,000 • GREAT VALUE

OPEN End unit townhome priced like a condo, 2 bdrm., 3 SUNDAY bath, 1032 sq. ft. sparking clean, new laminate, carpets, MAY 4 fresh paint, bright white kitchen opens to covered deck. 2:00-4:00 Family complex, clubhouse w/air hockey, pool table, foosball, playground. Walk to Sunnyside Park. Pam P.M. Mitchell 604-541-4888 RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty OPEN DAILY NOON5:00 P.M. (CLOSED FRIDAYS)

1012 - 165TH STREET • SOUTHBROOKE 19 customized homes being built by Genex. Three storeys including walk-out basement, all finished. Prices start at $1,045,000. Susan Vollmer 604-541-4888 RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty Ltd.

OPEN SUNDAY MAY 4 2:00-4:00 P.M.

13135 - 13TH AVENUE • $1,998,000 Beautiful 4000 sq. ft. home with stunning ocean and mountain views. Three storey home has been extensively renovated. Five bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, open concept main level. Massive deck to enjoy the southern views. Kathleen Thomas 604-531-4000 Bay Realty Ltd.

#74 - 14655 - 32ND AVENUE • $709,000 Quality townhouse in OPEN gated community, 2 levels + full bsmt., master bdrm. on main, 2 SUNDAY bdrm. & den up, open kitchen, maple cabinets, granite island & MAY 4 2:00-4:00 counters, S/S appls., cherry wood floors, over 2700 sq. ft.. 2-car garage. Carefree living! Fern Abercromby & Ron Robinson P.M. 604-531-1909 Hugh & McKinnon Realty Ltd.

#2 - 1830 SOUTHMERE CRESCENT • SOUTHPOINTE Fabulous renovation! A must see! Completely renovated 2 bdrm. and den townhome in Southpointe. Quiet location backs onto Southmere Village Park creating your own private oasis. Bright open plan, vaulted ceilings, skylights, large new kitchen OPEN with new S/S appliances. Granite counter tops throughout. SUNDAY New engineered hardwood on main with elegant millwork, MAY 4 2:00-4:00 new carpet through 2nd floor. Generous 2-car garage with 2 P.M. extra spots out front for guests and family. Just steps from Semiahmoo Mall, schools, parks, community centre/pool, sports complex, lawn bowling, etc. Don’t wait... this one won’t last! Offered at $619,000. Marty Smith and Wes Spencer 604-541-4888 RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty Ltd. 2856 - 160A STREET • MORGAN HEIGHTS

OPEN Lovely 1-year old Foxridge home on large corner lot. SUNDAY Plenty of light, 3 bdrms., 4 baths. Large entry, open MAY 4 plan, large separate front room. Generous sized bdrms., open concept fully fin. bsmt.. View of North Shore 2:00-4:00 mountains. A must see! Stewart Peddemors PREC P.M. 604-329-6759 RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty Ltd. OPEN 2254 HARBOURGREENE DRIVE • $1,105,000 SAT. & Beautiful renovated 4 bdrm., 3 bath Cape Cod on quiet SUN. treed street in Ocean Park. Quality renovations incl. all bathrooms, kitchen, floors, extensive addition, new MAY roof, hot water on demand, high-E furnace. Spacious 3&4 layout, office space, games room on main. Sue 2:00-4:00 Anderson 604-351-2353 Hugh & McKinnon Realty Ltd. P.M. #906 - 1473 JOHNSTON RD • WHITE ROCK • $489,000

OPEN Spectacular ocean & mtn. view condo in Miramar SAT. Village. Architecturally designed, spacious corner unit, 2 bdrms., 2 bath, open kitchen w/sit-up bar, SS appls., MAY 3 2:00-4:00 quartz counters, air cond., 2 balconies, 9' ceilings, floorto-ceiling windows, breathtaking views. Janet Baxter P.M. 604-812-8847 HomeLife Benchmark Titus Realty OPEN DAILY 1:00-4:00 P.M. (CLOSED FRIDAYS)

LAST OPPORTUNITY - ONLY 3 UNITS REMAINING! ELGIN OAKS SINGLE FAMILY HOME SOLD OUT! $10,000 CASH BACK ON SELECT TOWNHOUSES! 4 3 Townhomes remaining starting at $384,900 (Sales Centre located at #9-3266 - 147 St) NET GST INCL! Lulu Sorbara 604-541-4888 RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty Ltd.

OPEN 2830 - 160TH STREET • MORGAN LIVING • BEST PRICE! SAT. & Brand new homes single family homes starting at $738,888! SUN. Prices include NET GST! Bright & open floor plans! MAY Close to Sunnyside & Southridge schools. 3&4 Lulu Sorbara 604-541-4888 1:00-4:00 RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty Ltd. P.M. OPEN #67 - 15875 - 20TH AVENUE • SEA RIDGE BAYS • $270,000 SAT. & New kitchen, bath, floors, appliances, paint, roof, furnace & SUN. fixtures., 2 bdrm., 2 bath, ensuite, W/I closet. Visitor parking, MAY own your own land. Only $105/mo. maintenance fee, 55+ age & 3&4 small pet restriction. Come by or call directly to view. 2:00-4:00 Rossana Klampfer 604-619-3840 Royal LePage Northstar P.M.

3788 - 154TH ST. • IRONWOOD • $1,038,000 Beautiful 6 bdrm., 4 bath home. Gorgeous hardwood & tile, open living & dining, spacious office, magnificent kitchen with abundant cabinets flows to eating area & large family room, spacious master w/ ensuite, 3 addn'l. bdrms. up., 2 bdrms., games, gym down. Morley Myren 604-506-2006 RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty

#102 - 1581 FOSTER ST. • SUSSEX HOUSE • $524,000 OPEN Spacious uptown condo, over 1400 sq ft., 2 bdrms., family room, SUNDAY office. Elevated first floor suite, 9' ceilings, granite counters, MAY 4 2:00-4:00 hardwood flooring, oversized windows, one of the largest decks in the complex, 2 parking spaces, no age restriction. P.M. Katherine Volway 604-531-4000 Bay Realty Ltd.

2744 BAYVIEW STREET • $1,450,000 OPEN Custom built, architecturally designed, very private ocean view SAT. home in Crescent Beach. Fully renovated in 2008, 3500 sq. ft. MAY 3 home, 4 bdrms., 3 baths, 2 master bdrms., 15,013 sq. ft. lot, 1:00-4:00 entertainment-size sundeck. Just minutes away from the beach! P.M. Beebe Cline 604-531-1909 Hugh & McKinnon Realty Ltd.

#113 - 15875 - 20TH AVE. • $298,800 Lovely manufactured home, OPEN ready to just move in. Demand hot water system, 2 bdrms., SUNDAY living room, dining room, recreation room, home office and MAY 4 2:00-4:00 store. Watch the sun go down on the back deck. Over 1451 sq. ft. with newer roof, laminate floors. Low maint. fee, club house. P.M. Tom Pennefather 604-531-2200 Century 21 Seaside Realty

OPEN SUNDAY MAY 4 2:00-4:00 P.M.

Realtors – To Advertise on this page call Suzanne 604-542-7417 DEADLINE TO BOOK SPACE Monday at 11:30 a.m.

Peace Arch News Thursday, May 1, 2014

www.peacearchnews.com 43

#1 Mandarin Speaking Realtor Across B.C. In Your Neighbourhood!

REAL ESTATE LEGAL SERVICES

Action Mortgage Corp. For FREE impartial advice on all your mortgage needs, call your independant mortgage broker! I negotiate with lenders, including yours! to secure you the absolute best rate and terms.

• Purchases • Sales • Mortgages • Development Serving our community since 1986

Ron Morin, Lawyer 604-538-9887 Notary Public www.morinlaw.ca

Carl Chu RE/MAX WESTCOAST

604-518-1988

For free advice and to see how you can save money:

Call me at 604.535.1011

Paul Hart Mortgage Broker

www.carlchurealty.com carlchu@remax.net

paul_hart@centum.ca www.actionmortgagecorp.ca

WEST SIDE VIEW HOME

16273 20TH AVE, Surrey $9,880,000 Land value only! Located in South Surrey Grandview 9.5 acre potential future development for low-rise condo. Final division application is approved by City. Great community surround, close to Morgan Crossing shopping town and private school Southridge. Minutes of driving to highway99 & US border. Great location, good for investment. Please call for more info!

Custom built over 4,000 sq ft. First time offered by original owners. Open living room / Dining room with soaring ceilings. Huge Master with covered decks & breathtaking views. Private yard with inground pool & hot tub. Large den on main with built-in cabinets & fireplace. Lots of parking. Drive by 14410 Sunset Lane & call. View photos at www.jimtitus.com

South Surrey

Jim Titus 604-319-6459 Homelife Benchmark Realty #101, 15385 - No. 10 Hwy., Surrey Office: 604-575-5262

12378-56A Ave, Surrey $3,788,000

OPEN HOUSE Panorama Ridge

SAT & SUN MAY 3 & 4 2-4pm ~ $659,000 #306 - 15165 Marine Drive

13649 28th Ave., Surrey $1,950,000 000

SUN MAY 4 2-4pm ~ $229,000 #29 - 15875 20th Ave.

Semiahmoo Shores

Sea Ridge Bays

Fabulous Ocean View. 2 Bed, 2 Bath 1,375 sq. ft. Bright end unit. Professional renovated. Small pet ok. Age 19+.

Mobile on land. 3 bedrooms, 1,150 sq. ft., 2,972 sq. ft. lot. 55+. 1 pet allowed. Renovated. Move in condition.

8Br+8Bath in tremendous interior 12,637 sqft and lot of 26,440 sqft. This custom built home is located at the top of a quiet cul-de-sac in Panorama Ridge. Featuring 2 masters and a caretaker’s suite, stunning entry gate & meticulous grounds offering complete privacy, grand vaulted ceiling foyer with marble flooring, curved staircase; exclusive kitchen design with solid wood antique white cabinetry, top line commercial appliances. Private sunroom in master overlooks the backyard, a full wall mirror with chandelier in bath. Additional features includes: built-in speakers, elevator access to all 3 floors, two-storey ceiling library, 42-seat theater & video/audio library, hot tub, security system, outdoor entertaining area, 4 car garage, etc. Easy access to 99 & 91 Highway, minutes to US border. Ideal home for business or entertaining. This is a piece of art that you don’t want to miss. Call for viewing!

Supreme location ocation in South Surrey eyy W Whi Wh White hitee RRock ck EElgin lgiin Chantrel lgi lg tre tre rel r l ar area, rea rre eea, 44B 4Br+3Bath Brr+33Ba B B 3,375sf with a tremendous 86,000sf great build ous lot ot 886,0 ot 86 6,0 ,,00 000 000ss (162x537 62x5 62 2x53 x5337 / 1. 11.97Acres), .97 97Ac 97A Accre r s), s) a ggr s) gre r potential teenntia ial all to to bbu uildd a ddream dre home or subdivision. quiet & peacen. Deep Deep De ep set se front fron fr oont n ya yard ard rd w wit tthe with he hhous he house ou e ssurrounded ou urrrooouunde nddeed bbyy ttrees, rees ree eees, s, ve ve quie very ver ful. Location on cclose see ttoo lo local loc oca oca cal cal a pparks ar s & sc arks sschools; choo ools lss; m ls; minutes inu nuttes nut es dri ddriving ivin i g to t the th bbeach, 99 hhighway access. Currently rrently rren rr reenntly tlyy tenanted ten te enant n ntted ed forr $2800/mon. $2800 $280 $2800 $2 000/mon 00 00/ 0/m /m n Please /mon /mo ase ca call for viewing!

1326 LEE ST, White Rock $1,750,000

Hanna Soucker

Sutton Group West Coast

604-538-8888 cell 604-612-5594 White Rock

6Br+5Bath 5,200sf with lot over 7,000sf, located in White Rock, this extensive brand new home is featuring bright color scheme throughout with simple design wainscotings, detailed stone work for both family & patio walls, hardwood flooring, a walk-in wok kitchen, commercial brand gas stove, s/s appliances, built-in wine shelf & cooler; extra large standing shower space in master, huge open layout in basement for entertain or for a rental suite. Minutes driving to White Rock beach, 99 highways; close to local parks. Please call for showing!

3813 - 154A Street, Surrey $999,000

Morgan Creek OPEN HOUSE • SAT 2-4PM • $2,688,000 A Spectacular custom designed and built residence in White Rock’s Upper East side. Offering 6089’ of Luxury living on 3 levels with amazing Ocean Views situated on a Large 7899’ lot. Enter on the main floor and be welcomed by the open foyer, 3 large bedrooms all with adjoining bathrooms, Executive office, lounging area with wet bar and Ocean Views. The upper level Features Dining area, Chefs kitchen, top of the line appliances with adjoining Great Room, and Eating area perfect for family or Entertaining - all opening to a sun filled covered porch. Large Master bedroom with 5 piece luxurious En Suite. The lower level features a large media room with additional room for storage or gym. 2 bedroom legal suite with separate entrance.

15850 26TH AVE., South Surrey $341,900 & $289,000 & $499,595

South Surrey

DĆěĊ SēĎĉĊė

ė ĊĆ Ć đ ĊĘ Ę ęĆę Ċ Ē ĆėĐ Đ ĊęĎē ēČ

T JUSTED! LIS

C 604.783.6955 O 604.538.8888 E dave@davesnider.ca

OPEN HOUSE - SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2-4PM #103 - 820 Habgood Street, White Rock

White Rock gem on Marine Drive. South facing with tons of natural light, updated with high end finishings and partial summer ocean view and great winter ocean, park and sunset views. This raised 1st floor, 2bed, 2bath unit offers granite countertops throughout with new fixtures, new engineered hardwood floors, plush carpets in the bedrooms, new washer/ dryer, bathroom tile floors and shower surrounds, soaker tubs and rain shower in master. Kitchen has tons of cabinet / counter space, s/s appliances, streamlined with flat top range next to a large bright living room with ample windows, sparkling dining room chandelier and 2 balconies to enjoy. Just steps away from all your favorite restaurants and White Rock shops.

395,000

Christie Grice

Royal Lepage Wolstencroft 110 - 19925 Willowbrook Drive, Langley

604.530.0231 or 778.834.7614

6Br+5Bath in 4896 sqft with lot of 6276 sqft. This beautiful home ome me is i located locat in the loc lo Creek reek eeeekk South S Surreey. Su y. Fe FFeaturing eatu aturri rring in a custom ‘Ironwood” best neighbourhood in Morgan Creek Surrey. le exterior presentation taatio tatio atio tioon with tion with iitthh vaulted vvaau ted ed ceiling ceeil inn family ce fam millyy room, mi om, hand han han carved ha Tuscan Style rreplace repla eepl plaace in i liv lliving; ivvin iv iing; ggourmet our urrmet meett kitc met m kkitchen itchhen en fe ffeatures eattu tuurees gra ggranite anitte ccountertops, ouun ou oun unt nter ter ert e to ttop op sand s travertine fireplace fire nnet, ne et, and et nd a casual ca caasua suual wet ssua wett bar, bbaa , ve vvery ery bright&warm. bbriight& ht& &war arm rm. m. Excellent Exxcellent cell ellent ent lighting lilight & inset wood cabinet, nin ning ni iing inng, nnggg,, a separate sep sse eparate epar ratte entry ra ent nttryy inn basement: bbasem base bas ba a e t: 2Br, 2Br 2B office and an awesome home 2B ceiling in dining, surro su rround und nd sound. ssoun so o B k gorgeousl theater withh surround Backyard beautifully landscaped, a gorgeously tio andd a custom built hand carved pizza oven. Minutes to Morgan Morga Creek covered patio Golf course & 99 Highway. Worth to view!

Recent Sales 16981 18th Ave, South Surrey White Rock 16123 27A, South Surrey White Rock 3733 156th St., Surrey 2282 173rd St., Surrey 15859 Collingwood Cr., Surrey 3876 156B St, Surrey 2867 144th St, Surrey 16185 High Park Ave., Surrey 15671 39 A Ave., Surrey 7067 196th Street, Surrey 3648 155th Street, Surrey 16713 28th Ave, Surrey 315-15850 26th Ave, Surrey 416-15850 26th Ave, Surrey 3486 154th Street, Surrey 3428 Rosemary Heights Drive, Surrey 13478 Woodcrest Dr., Surrey 2710 169th Street, South Surrey 13136 24th Ave, Surrey 14364 Greencrest 2757 164th St, Surrey 304 15850 26th Ave, Surrey 14364 3A Ave, Surrey 15683 36th Ave, Surrey 15289 35th Ave, Surrey 6831 Westview

Over 60 shops within walking distance, this Morgan Crossing Summit House features enormous Mountain View, private rooftop garden, modern urban living community; s/s appliances, hardwood floor&carpet, gas stove, secure underground parking,.. and more! Close to Southridge private school & Semiahmoo High, minutes of driving to 99 highway and US border. Varieties for number of rooms and parking, price includes tax!

Sale Price $1,819,000 $1,228,000 $999,900 $1,295,000 $1,388,000 $1,225,000 $3,998,000 $1,498,000 $2,288,000 $549,999 $828,000 $1,350,000 $287,900 $288,900 $835,000 $809,900 $1,788,000 $2,298,000 $899,000 $1,088,000 $1,098,000 $295,900 $778,900 $1,398,000 $848,000 $595,000

Blt Yr. Lot Size (sq ft) House (sq ft)

Description

1992 2010 2003

4BR+4Bath 5BR+5Bath 4BR+5Bath 6Br+3Bath 5Br+5Bath 4BR+4Bath 5BR+7Bath 5BR+5Bath 6BR+5Bath 5BR+5Bath 5BR+4Bath 3BR+4Bath 2BR+2Bath 2BR+2Bath

2002 2008 2005 2013 2013 2000 1981 2013 2013 2005 2003 1974 1994 1950 1979 2012 2010 2012 2000 2002 1979

43,560 6,056 6286 45,150 11,880 7,621 43,884 13,982 18,406 2,904 4,133 48,830 --4,257 4,036 44,475 45,302 20,037 23,087 5,427 n/a 4,154 7750 3606 8816

5,121 3,917 3539 3,002 5,090 4,168 7,817 3,850 6,059 2,695 2900 2,902 828 828 2,904 2,936 3,150 7,336 3,542 2,626 3,706 888 3,638 4463 2895 2478

4BR+4Bath 4BR+4Bath 5BR+4Bath

6BR+6Bath 5BR+4Bath 4BR+3Bath 5BR+4.5Bath 2BR+2Bath 6BR+6Bath 5BR+5Bath 4BR+3.5Bath 4BR+3Bath

44 www.peacearchnews.com

Thursday, May 1, 2014, Peace Arch News

604.575.5555

Your community Your classifieds.

bcclassified.com fax 604.575.2073 email ads@bcclassified.com

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

INDEX IN BRIEF FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...............1-8

IN MEMORIAM GIFTS

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 7

OBITUARIES

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 7

OBITUARIES

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...9-57 CHILDREN ........................................80-98 EMPLOYMENT .............................102-198 BUSINESS SERVICES...................203-387 PETS & LIVESTOCK ......................453-483 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE...........503-587 REAL ESTATE ...............................603-696 RENTALS ......................................703-757 AUTOMOTIVE ..............................804-862 MARINE .......................................903-920

CHESTNUTT, Mary (nee Bennett)

AGREEMENT

bcclassified.com cannot be responsible for errors after the first day of publication of any advertisement. Notice of errors on the first day should immediately be called to the attention of the Classified Department to be corrected for the following edition. bcclassified.com reserves the right to revise, edit, classify or reject any advertisement and to retain any answers directed to the bcclassified.com Box Reply Service and to repay the customer the sum paid for the advertisement and box rental.

DISCRIMINATORY LEGISLATION Advertisers are reminded that Provincial legislation forbids the publication of any advertisement which discriminates against any person because of race, religion, sex, color, nationality, ancestry or place of origin, or age, unless the condition is justified by a bona fide requirement for the work involved.

COPYRIGHT Copyright and/or properties subsist in all advertisements and in all other material appearing in this edition of bcclassified.com. Permission to reproduce wholly or in part and in any form whatsoever, particularly by a photographic or offset process in a publication must be obtained in writing from the publisher. Any unauthorized reproduction will be subject to recourse by law.

_____________ Advertise across the Lower Mainland in the 15 best-read community newspapers. ON THE WEB:

bcclassified.com

COMING EVENTS

September 29, 1928 - April 27, 2014

ZKLWH URFN VRXWK VXUUH\

KRVSLFH VRFLHW\

Bequests Tribute & Gifts Gifts support our celebrate the Hospice Society memory of and serve as a someone special. legacy of meaning and Remember purposethem by making a gift to to a life well lived.. Hospice

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved aunt, sister-in-law and friend. She was predeceased by her husband (Jim), brother and sister. She is survived by her sisters-in-law, Doreen and Kay Bennett and numerous nieces and nephews. We would like to thank the staff at Fleetwood Villa for all their kindness and support. No service by request. Victory Memorial Park Funeral Centre 604-536-6522

www.whiterockhospice.org

604-531-7484

Dr. Dean Lyle Struble died in White Rock, BC April 22, 2014 at the age of 77. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00pm, May 3rd at Crescent United Church, Surrey. Interment will be in Wawota, Saskatchewan. Dean earned his Ph.D from the University of Saskatchewan and became a Research Scientist with Agriculture Canada. He ended his career as Director of Research at Vancouver and Agassiz Research Stations. In retirement Dean was a Volunteer Advisor with Canadian Executive Services Organization. He worked with BC First Nations people and had international assignments in 8 countries. Dean enjoyed helping people to help themselves to achieve their goals in agricultural projects, human resources and management issues. He was a model, a mentor & an inspiration to his family & others in the world. He is survived by Norma, his loving wife of 56 years; daughter and son-in-law, Marlene and Wayne Denet of Spruce Grove, AB; daughter Dianne and John Teslak of Cranbrook, BC and daughter, Lisa and Victor Timpauer of Mesa AZ; grandchildren, Evan and Abby Denet, Ryan & Rachel Teslak, Matthew & Nicolas Timpauer. In lieu of flowers donations to the Town of Wawota Cemetery, 308 Railway Ave., Wawota, SK, S0G 5A0 or the Canadian Cancer Society.

Victory Memorial Park Funeral Centre 604-536-6522

COMING EVENTS ~ Sale ~ Jewelry, Watches Purses & Designer Collections Saturday, May 3rd 9:30 am to 4 pm

LOST AND FOUND

The Former ANTIQUE EXPO AT TRADEX HAS MOVED... CLOVERDALE RODEO & EXHIBITION GROUNDS 17763 62ND AVE. SURREY, B.C. V3S 4L5

ANTIQUE APPRAISALS FOR SHOW INFO 1-604-316-1933 www.antiquesbydesignshows.com

INFORMATION

IN-FLIGHT Magazine...SOAR Magazine. This attractive business & tourism publication is published bi-monthly six times a year. Great impact for your BC Business more than 280,000 passengers fly Pacific Coastal Airlines. Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 email: fish@blackpress.ca On a HIT & RUN on a silver Kia on April 7th btwn 1:30-2:30pm at White Rock Medical Associates at 15451 Russell Ave, in White Rock. Please phone 604-319-7095.

LOST AND FOUND

FOUND: MINI SOUND SYSTEM on Morgan Creek Way on Friday, April 25th. Call to identify 604-536-2818

Door to door service

TRAVEL 75

TRAVEL

130

HELP WANTED

130

HELP WANTED

Route Number Boundaries 17001103 18103601 18103602 18103604

18103607 18103612 18103617 18103624 18103625

18107011 18107012 18511817

Please call Peace Arch News Circulation Department

604.542.7411

HELP WANTED

Papers are delivered right to your door. No need to insert flyers either! Deliver 2x a week, after school, Tuesday and Thursday. Call the Circulation Department at 604 538-8223 ext. 14 or email us at: zchecker1@peacearchnews.com

18103627

3/4 ton cargo van recommended.

130

KIDS AND ADULTS NEEDED FOR CARRIER ROUTES

18103626

To deliver bundles of papers to carriers in the East end of White Rock, Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

7 days a wk-Shuttle to: YVR & Bellingham Airports, Cruise Ship Service, Via Rail, Langley Bus Depot, Eye Clinic, Tswsn Ferry, etc.

CRIMINAL RECORD? Pardon Services Canada. Established 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. A+BBB Rating. RCMP Accredited. Employment & Travel Freedom. Free Consultation 1-8NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com

18103605

DROP DRIVER WANTED

Marilou Pasion

TRAVEL

helenstoursntravel.com

Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe

1521- 56 St. Tsawwassen

H.T.N’T. Service (604)538-8687

SATURDAY 9AM - 5PM SUNDAY 10AM - 4PM

INFORMATION WANTED

TRAVEL

CLOVERDALE ANTIQUES & VINTAGE FAIR May 3rd & 4th

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS SPEIRS, Robert R. Aged 52, passed away suddenly and much too soon, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with an aggressive form of cancer. Predeceased by his father Jack. Survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Dianne; his much loved sons, Andrew (Nataleigh), Doug and Brandon; grandson, Grayson; mother, Joan; brothers, John (Jocelyn), Ted (Connie) and Scott (Trish) and many nieces and nephews. Robert was a well loved and respected colleague of all at Imperial Oil and had a close personal relationship with his retailers. He was a devoted and beloved father and grandfather to his special family. Robert was extremely hard working throughout his many challenges. He will be missed incredibly by all who knew and loved him. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, May 16th at 1:00pm at Morgan Creek Golf Course, 3500 Morgan Creek Way, Surrey, BC. Condolences may be offered at www.victoryfuneralcentre.ca

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

LOST: BAG small fabric bag with bottle of vitamins, a letter & other misc items/papers. 604-536-5417.

STRUBLE, Dean Lyle Dr.

TRAVEL.............................................61-76

It is agreed by any Display or Classified Advertiser requesting space that the liability of the paper in the event of failure to publish an advertisement shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for that portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect item only, and that there shall be no liability in any event beyond the amount paid for such advertisement. The publisher shall not be liable for slight changes for typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

18511826 18511830

Number of Papers

Bergstrom Rd, Marine Dr, Terry Rd 53 Agar St, Gardinier St, Gilley St, Kidd Rd 54 Beecher St, Gordon Ave, McBride Ave, McKenzie Ave, O’Hara Ln, Sullivan St, Taylor Ln 112 Bayview St, Beecher St, Crescent Rd, Gordon Ave, Maple St, McBride Ave, McKenzie Ave, O’Hara Ln 90 124 St, Cedar Dr, Crescent Dr, Dogwood Dr, Seacrest Dr 82 126 St, 127 St, 26 Ave, 26A Ave, 27A Ave, 28 Ave 66 130 St, 32 Ave, 35 Ave, 35A Ave, Crescent Rd 104 134 St, 136 St, 25 Ave, 26 Ave, 27 Ave, 28 Ave 49 132 St, 133 St, 134 St, 25Ave, 26 Ave, 28 Ave 44 136 St, 137A St, 138 St, 138A St, 139 St, 31 Ave, 32 Ave, 33 Ave 79 132 St, 135A St, 28 Ave, Balsam Cres, Vine Maple Dr, Woodcrest Dr & Pl 70 Agar St, Dunsmuir Rd, Kidd Rd, McBride Ave, O’Hara Ln, Sullivan St 80 22B Ave, 24 Ave, Christopherson Rd 49 126 St, 127A St, 128 St, 18 Ave, 18A Ave, 19 Ave, 20 Ave 74 133 St, 134 St, 134A St, 135 St, 58B Ave, 59 Ave, 59B Ave, 60 Ave 90 132 St, 132A St, 133 St, 133A St, 134 St, 135 St, 57 Ave, 58 Ave 68 121 St, 122 St, 123 St, 58A Ave, 59 Ave 73

Peace Arch News Thursday, May 1, 2014

CHILDREN 98

PRE-SCHOOLS

SANDCASTLES & Sunshine Preschool 14633 - 16th Avenue

Fun Family Phonics 3, 4, 5 or 6 hrs a day classes 2 - 5 days per week available Junior Kindergarten, ESL

(Est. since 1995) BRENDA 604-531-2100

Classiﬁeds, Give us a call! www.bcclassiﬁed.com EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

www.peacearchnews.com 45

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

ANNUAL STARTING REVENUE $24,000 - $120,000 • Minimum investment as low as $6,050 required • Guaranteed Cleaning Contracts • Professional Training Provided • Financing Available • Ongoing Support A Respected Worldwide Leader in Franchised Ofﬁce Cleaning. Coverall of BC 604.434.7744 info@coverallbc.com www.coverallbc.com

Landscaping Business for Sale This well established business servicing Strata and Commercial properties in Kamloops, B.C, comes with all the tools and equipment work trucks & trailors needed to run this business. Signed contracts are in place, with business grossing 400,000.00 annually. For more information I can be contacted at kamloopsliving@gmail.com

Full Time Product Specialist

SERVICE Writer/Warranty Administrator required immediately for busy Heavy Truck repair shop in Kelowna, BC. Parts and/or service experience in the industry an asset. Attention to detail, clear communication and organization skills a must. Competitive wages and benefits reflecting experience. Please forward all resumes to jdiesel1@telus.net.

130

HELP WANTED

EDUCATION

130

HELP WANTED

PERSONAL SERVICES

114

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS

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

& YARD CLEANER required in Surrey F/T & P/T Fax resume to: 604-930-5066 or email to:

horizonwork@yahoo.ca

Landscaping Sales & Service Opportunities Up To $400 CASH Daily F/T & P/T Outdoors. Spring / Summer Work. Seeking Honest, Hard Working Staff. www.PropertyStarsJobs.com

127

HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS

DESIGN GROUP Hair studio Is now accepting applications for chair rental. All Correspondence confidential. Contact Les 604-308-7198 or Lesread@telus.net

TRUCKING Company seeks 2 drivers for local work hauling chips from Burlington WA to Port Coquitlam BC. Shift work, home daily. Must be US capable with, clean abstract and 2 years verifiable experience cross border hauling. call 1 888 357 2612 x 230 for more info or visit us on line at sutco.ca.

115

APARTMENT/CONDO MANAGER TRAINING • Certified Home Study Course • Jobs Registered Across Canada • Gov. Certified www.RMTI.ca / 604.681.5456 or 1.800.665.8339

130

HELP WANTED

All Your Cleaning Needs

778-883-4262

FINANCIAL SERVICES

PENINSULA Window Washing Gutter Cleaning Pressure Washing

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

.computer service

D Inside/Outside Windows D Fully Insured/Licensed D Free Estimates - Seniors Disc. D Friendly - Dependable D Quality Work- Reasonable rates

INCOME TAX PROBLEMS? Have you been audited, reassessed or disallowed certain claims by Canada Revenue Agency? Call Bob Allen @ 250-542-0295 35yrs. Income Tax experience, 8.5yrs. with Revenue Canada. Email: r.gallen@shaw.ca C- 250-938-1944

Mark (778)855-7038

IF YOU WANT YOUR HOUSE TO SPARKLE Cleaning, laundry, ironing, dishes. Insured, Bonded. WCB. $23/hr.

LAWN & GARDEN HELP REQUIRED

for employment in White Rock

P/T (Wed-Sat). Start $13 - $16/hr.

HELP WANTED

An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.

BREAKAWAY MOTEL We are presently accepting applications for a LIVE-IN MANAGER/ MANAGEMENT COUPLE for our 25 unit motel in S.Surrey. 2160 King George Blvd.

CLEANER

For Commercial Buildings Permanent F/T. Split shift, early morning and eve’s. Starting at $15/hr. - $20/hr., Must have a car.

No experience necessary, WILL TRAIN. email: wcpolcan@telus.net P/T HOTEL RECEPTIONIST Suitable for retired or semi retired person. 16 hrs/week. Will train. Apply at: Breakaway Motel, 2160 King George Blvd, Surrey.

The Lemare Group is seeking a Quality Control person for Northern Vancouver Island. Coastal/Dryland sort experience an asset. Traveling required. Excellent wages plus benefits. Email or fax resumes to office@lemare.ca or 250-956-4888, Attention: Jennifer.

139

MEDICAL/DENTAL

160

TRADES, TECHNICAL

STUCCO APPLICATORS to start immediately for a busy stucco company located in West Kelowna area. Position starts at $29.00/hr. Contact Kevin @ 250-862-7418 or email acestuccoltd@gmail.com

165

Danny 604 - 307 - 7722

SEMI-RETIRED contractor will do small concrete jobs. Patio’s, sidewalks, driveway’s. Re & re old or damaged concrete. Ken 604-307-4923

CONCRETE. Remove & Replace. Specializing in driveway, patios, sidewalks, etc. All types of finishes. FREE Estimates. 604-996-6878.

Eric 604-541-1743

HOME CARE

185

ALERT LOVED ones when events such as a fall or wandering occur with no pendant or monthly fees! BC grant can cover all costs! Brilliant Building call: 604-200-0080 email: info@brilliantbuilding.com, web: www.brilliantbuilding.com/safe

EUROPEAN LADY 18yrs exp Home & Office Laundry, Moving Wkdy/wknds Refs 604-825-1289

239

COMPUTER SERVICES

Placing & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 34 Years Exp. Free Estimates. coastalconcrete.ca

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

257

206

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

RANGERS OCEAN PARK APPLIANCE LTD

* No Scraping * No Sanding * No Mess

Repairs to all major appliances

Call (604)538-9600

Saving time, money & steps Before you go anyplace else,take a walk through the Classifieds for the best bargains round.

Peace Arch Appliance Service to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers & dishwashers. Reasonable. Also Appliance Removal Call Mark (604)536-9092

130

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES CA

HELP WANTED

DRYWALL

Change ugly popcorn ceiling to a Beautiful Clean White Flat Ceiling. Lovely to look at. Update your house and increase it’s value.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

WORK WANTED

HELP WANTED

STAMPED CONCRETE FPatios FPool Decks FSidewalks FDriveways FForming FFinishing FRe & Re 30yrs exp. Quality workmanship Fully Insured crossroadsstampedconcrete.com

E & M MAINTENANCE WINDOW WASHING

Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046

$12.00 PER HOUR on all odd Jobs. Painting, yardwork, lawncutting, etc. Call 778-239-9517 (NOT HIRING)

130

CONCRETE & PLACING

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

PHYSIOTHERAPIST CPTBC Required F/T or P/T. Manual/IMS With 4 Yrs Exp. Ph: 604.541.9245 www.advancedphysio.ca

242

778-772-2628

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

Must be RELIABLE, fit & hard working. DL an asset. Email resume: QUALITY CONTROL

130

Computer Problems? Call Blue Sky Tech 604.512.7082 John Jespersen

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

mkobley8@telus.net

For interview contact Rod 604 - 531 - 2635

EDUCATION

182

FORKLIFT DRIVER

COMPUTER SERVICES

CLEANING SERVICES

A MAID 2 CLEAN

Kristy 604.488.9161

FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944

239

Residential & Commercial Services Includes all supplies. Move-Ins & Move-outs too. 25 years. exp. Exc. Refs. 604-763-8443

threescocatering@shaw.ca or Visit us at: www. threescompanycatering.ca

FRANCHISE

CARPET CLEANING

METICULOUS & IMMACULATE

Unique Taste, Unique Menus... Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. SignUp online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

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 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889

236

• Home Dinner Parties • Meetings • Funerals • Weddings • B-B-Ques • Birthdays • Anniversaries

Email resume: deca1@telus.net

126

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

~CHOICE CARPET CLEANING~ 604-897-6025 (24 hr) Free Est. Steam Carpet Cleaning.

required to fill a Permanent Full-time position in a Landscaping Maintenance Company in Surrey. Must have minimum 3 years experience with Certification or equivalent experience. Wage: $18-$20/hour depending on experience. Dental & Medical beneﬁts.

We offer above average rates and an excellent employee beneﬁts package.

TransX requires owner operator to do mostly Okanagan runs with some Caribou runs as well. We offer competitive rates and steady runs guaranteed. 2 years EXP required!!!!!!!!!! Please call 1-877-914-0001

224

EXPERIENCED LANDSCAPER

Van Kam’s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience/training.

Only those of interest will be contacted. Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS

Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES A major supplier of specialty chemicals to the forest products industry is seeking a Full Time self-motivated Product Specialist for the Vancouver/Bellingham Region of Canada. The applicant will have excellent sales and problem solving skills, good communications skills, and the ability to understand technical issues. The candidate will have dual citizenship with substantial service or technical experience from industry, agriculture, military, and other technically focused fields. The responsibilities of the position include: increasing sales, market share and profits by filling customer needs through effective managing, aggressive selling, and excellent servicing of our industrial products. Interested candidates should send a cover letter with a resume to: kburns@kop-coat.com

115

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

TECHNICAL Services Rep (Gas fitter C ticket) FPI Fireplace Products International, a leading manufacturer of Regency Fireplace Products, is seeking a Tech Rep. to work in our head office location in Delta, Tilbury Industrial Park. Duties include providing tech. support & warranty admin. to Dealer network. A strong knowledge & understanding of hearth products venting, troubleshooting and installations is required in addition to holding a Gas Fitter “C” ticket. To learn more about this position and to apply, visit our website: www.regencyfire.com We offer a competitive compensation package.

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

A Great Janitorial Franchise Opportunity

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

bcclassified.com Shopping made easy.

130

HELP WANTED

CALL FRIENDLY BENJAMIN 604-230-7928

PSB DRYWALL ★ All Boarding, Taping, Framing & Texture. Insured work. Dump Removal Service. 604-762-4657/604-764-6416

SHOP from HOME! Check out bcclassified.com

130

HELP WANTED

Professionals Connecting Professionals

Your New Career Your Future is a Click Away www.localwork.ca

46 www.peacearchnews.com HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 260

ELECTRICAL

Thursday, May 1, 2014, Peace Arch News

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 281

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

GARDENING

281

GARDENING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

.Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).

ELECTRICIAN - Dana Thompson Over 24yrs exp. Res/Comm. Free est. Bonded. #14758 604-353-1519

START TO FINISH CONTRACTING

06951 Lic Electrician Low cost. Res/Com. Small job expert. Renos Panel changes 604-374-0062

Blake and his Dad make a positive difference in your life by providing quality workmanship delivered with integrity.

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

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

D interior & exterior renovation D rot repair & restoration D Decks D Fences & much more free estimates.

REDMOND’S BACKHOE & TRUCKING: Sewers, drains, waterlines, excavating, backfilling. 27 Yrs Exp. Free est. 604-818-2137.

269

FENCING ALL CITY FENCING

All type of fences incl cedar & chain link. Decks & sheds 778-240-0975

Expert Lawn Management

Wood or Chain Link Fencing Call 604-597-8500 www.lawnranger1990.com

Call Blake or Brian (604)816-1653

551

12496 - 23rd Ave Moving & Garage Sale. Sunday May 4, 9am-12noon. No early birds 2298 - 130A St. South Surrey (off 24th Ave.) Sat. May 3rd, 9am - 2pm New Items Sample Sale: T-shirts, golf shirts, pens, hats & more and gently used items.

Dave 604-306-4255

Member of BCLNTA Horticulture Grad. BCIT

www.watsonconstruction.ca

275

FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

ARRANGED BY

CONTRACT OR HOURLY FREE ESTIMATES 25 YEARS IN BUSINESS

TONY Z Team

www.centuryhardwood .com

Residential ~ Commercial ~ Strata

FOR A BEAUTIFUL GARDEN • Garden Design & Installation • Weeding • Pruning • Spring Clean-Up • Maintenance 604-512-4525 www.gardenbuds.ca

- Acreage Mowing - Lawn Mowing - Fertilizing Programs - Weeding - Pruning / Hedge Trimming - Leaf Clean-up - Garden Design - Yard renovations - WCB Insured

*Seniors Disc. *Insured *26 yrs.

TOTAL RENOVATIONS

Jay 604-513-8524

Repair, Replace, Remodel...

311 MASONRY & BRICKWORK

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

FAME Masonry & Construction

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

-Chimney Repairs -Fireplace Repairs -Brick Work -Roof Repair & Leaks -Sidewalks & Concrete -Stone Work -Retaining Walls -Landscaping

Member of Better Business Bureau

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

• Basement Suites • Kitchens • Baths • Remodels • Additions • Flooring • Painting • Drywall • Much More Since 1972 Dan 778-837-0771

Free Estimates Now signing up 2014 Comm. & Strata Properties.

Renovations & Repairs

Nathan 604-377-8034 www.LTSSLandscaping.com

HOUSE RICH

Free estimates. Call Mike

but GARDEN POOR?

778.960.0174

We Create & Maintain Beautiful Gardens for You.

greenheartlandscaping@shaw.ca

Also House Renovations Designs Provided.

The Japanese Yardman

Call Al at 604-970-7083 for a free estimate. www.aboveallcontracting.ca

288

300

FREE ESTIMATES

QUALITY GUARANTEED

HOME REPAIRS

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

GARDEN GIRLS “We’ll maintain your garden beds. We’ll give it a face lift that will turn people’s head.”

SPRING CLEAN-UP

TONY’’S PAINTING

Call 604-679-7648 320

LANDSCAPING

s r

604-536-6620 FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1973

www.BBmoving.ca LORIS CHRISTIAN Your Local Painting Contractor

AFFORDABLE MOVING www.affordablemoversbc.com

Professional Services done right

$45/Hr

From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

Interior & Exterior House Painting

New Construction. Insured, great refs. Free est.

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

ELMA PAINTING

604-537-4140 Deck Experts Specializing in all Decking, Railings & Outdoor Living GVHBA Member 604.626.7100

10% off with this ad

Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

Call Joe 604-220-4442.

MIRACLE MOVING

.Blooming Garden- 604-538-5406

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

B & B MOBILE SERVICES

D Garden Maint./re-design D Vacation Watering D Small Shrub Shaping D Soil Blends 604-542-9029/604-838-8341

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

Comm/Res, Free Estimates.

287

604-307-4553

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

SPRING YARD CLEAN-UP • Pruning • Hedge Trimming • Tree & Stump Removal • New Lawn - Seeding or Turfing • Concrete Placing & Removal • Fencing • Retaining Walls • Etc. * Free Estimates * Reas. Rates * Workmanship Guaranteed Since 1988 Kham 604-375-6877

F Grass cutting - 1-4 x month F Hedge Trimming & Pruning F Spring Cleanup

MOVING & STORAGE

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

K.P. Landscaping & Fencing

DHALIWAL GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING

MILANO PAINTING Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

MOVING?

Kris 604-617-5561

.simply green landscaping

WCB INSURED

Vincent 543-7776

PROMPT & RELIABLE

Local handyman avail. for painting, moulding & millwork, laminate flooring, tile work etc. No job too small. Reasonable Rates. Call Peter 604-807-7946 or 604-536-4665

.Lawn Dogs

Lawn Cutting and Beyond

All trades at your disposal within your budget, with timely and quality workmanship.

SPECIALIZING IN

14056 Blackburn Ave. Saturday, May 3rd 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

All your construction needs from full reno’s, new kitchen & baths, to just a quick handyman fix-up.

A SEMI-RETIRED CONTRACTOR. European trained. Specializing in Reno’s. Local refs. Reasonable Rates. Call 604-532-1710

White Rock

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Home Renovations - Kitchen, Bath, & New Addition. WCB, Insured, 25 Years. 604-209-8349 Excel-Tech

Carpentry, Tile, Drywall, Painting, Flooring. $25/hr. Free Estimates Call Brad (604)360-0456

1980 164th St.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

.aaa lawn

• TREE PRUNING & TOP • HEDGE TRIMMING • TREE REMOVAL

Sat May 3rd, 8:30-1pm

Saturday, May 3rd, 9am start.

A+ Lawn & Garden - Residential & Commercial services. 604.908.3596

SUPREME HEDGES

Bring all you friends.

1804 - 1878 Southmere Crest. (off Martin Drive) Vintage collectibles, furniture, books & misc.

287

Call 778-688-3724

MULTI FAMILY SALE

Household items, Sports Items, Tools, Some Furniture. Trinkets & Treasures. See you Saturday!!

14301 - 30th Ave., S. Sry

Century Hardwood Floors 604-376-7224

SHINE LANDSCAPING *Grass Cutting *Hedge Trimming *Yard Clean *Pruning *Powerrake shinelandscaping@hotmail.com

10am - 4:30 pm

South Pointe Townhouse Complex Garage Sale Sat. May 3rd, 9 a.m.

MULTI FAMILY & MOVING SALE Set all clad cookware (new); Cigi doll, housewares, collectibles plants & much more

HANDYMAN with great finishing touch. Carpentry, Tiling Painting, Drywall, etc. Free Est. Call Denis 778-240-2160

GARDENING

Fri Sat & Sun May 2, 3 & 4

South Surrey

REMAX TREELAND RLTY

Per Molsen 604-575-1240

✶ Repairs & Staining ✶ Installation ✶ Free Estimates

281

Wide variety of plants Great Prices. Used tools & Mothers’ Day gifts. Experts to help you.

* RAIN OR SHINE *

European Quality Workmanship

HARDWOOD FLOOR REFINISHING

Trees including free trees, shrubs & perennials

Sat. May 10th, 9-noon St. Mark’s Anglican Church 12953 - 20 Ave.

MAPS PROVIDED on 190th St & 70A Ave.

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR Repairs & Reno’s, Sundecks & Additions, New Homes

Call Mike 604-671-3312 expertlawnmanagement.com

Huge Huge Plant Sale

South Surrey Garden Club Annual Plant Sale

Sat. May 3rd, 9-NOON OVER 25 SEPARATE SALES!

Since 1989 - FULLY INSURED

S.SURREY

GARAGE SALES

604-583-0169

GARAGE SALES

3464 - 140th Street

CLAYTON VILLAGE

Green Garden Service

LAWN & GARDEN CARE Experience Qualified Pruning

GARAGE Sale Sun. May 4. 7am to 1pm..rain or shine! Multi-family. Great stuff such as kids electric guitar/amp, painted carrousel horse (real size), household items, new Halloween Costumes, paintings and more! Call 778-996-1043 Address: 3076 161A Street (turn on 30th Ave at bottom of hill off Home Depot Road and go straight). Street parking only.

551

HUGE ANNUAL

www.starttoﬁn.ca Lawn Maintenance Spring Clean Up, Power Raking, Aerating Tree Pruning Hedge Trimming Top Dressing

GARAGE SALES

CLOVERDALE:

Licensed, Insured, WCB

25th Year Anniversary

551

604-312-3796. Garage Sale. Sat May 3rd, 9-1pm, 15456 Russell Ave White Rock. Items from office furniture to glassware. No early birds please.

.super soil

FENCES, DECKS, Home Construction & Repairs Proudly serving White Rock / South Surrey for over 10yrs. Lic. & Ins.

GARAGE SALES

287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

283A

HANDYPERSONS North Rock Management - The Custom Home Builders 604.626.7100

A PROFESSIONAL HANDYMAN / CARPENTER 20 yrs exp. Licensed & Insured. Call 604-802-8809. Renovations, Repairs, Decks, Baths, Kitchens, Mouldings, Flooring.

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

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

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

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

Licensed - Bonded - Fully Equip. $45/hr to start BIG OR SMALL MOVE Exp. movers, 1 - 3 Men Free estimate/Senior Discount Residential-Commercial-Pianos ~ Best affordable rates ~

Complete Landscape Service Doing a Renovation or Drywall Repair? Best Prices & Service! Boarding, Taping, Texture paint, Stain removal and Much More! We complete Basements! Carpet & Laminate Flooring Small Jobs Welcome! 25 yrs of exp Free est. & quote! Call Kam @ (604) 551-8047

HANDYMAN. Very reliable. 20 yrs exp. Senior’s discount. Make a list. CAN DO IT ALL! 604-866-4977 AT YOUR SERVICE. Carpentry, Concrete, Painting, Rubbish Removal. Call Dave (604)999-5056

Specializing in landscape renos Bobcat - Excavator - Decks Retaining Walls - Paving Stones New Lawns-Irrigation-Drainage Hedging and more *30 Yrs Exp. *Fully Insured

604 - 720 - 2009

Call Brian for a free estimate

604-773-1349

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

Retired Fireﬁghter Handyman • All Interior Work • Tiles • Trim • Drywall • Plumbing • Painting * Experienced * Reliable Roger 604-679-0779

.Hayden Painting 778-229-0236 Family Owned & Operated Ryan 778.229.0236

WHITE ROCK PAINTERS Insured/WCB/Free Estimates Ronaldo, 778-881-6478

MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, RENOVATION www.proficientrenovation.com or call 604-323-4111 for more details

.Brothers Moving -604-720-0931

MOUNTAIN-MOVERS.ca (778)378-6683 Handy Man Services “Helping solve your problems” Sm. jobs OK. Senior discounts. MT 778-788-7390

MESA PAINTING INTERIOR and EXTERIOR Quality work at reas rates. Free Est. Michael (cell) 604-724-7458

Peace Arch News Thursday, May 1, 2014 HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 341

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

356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

PETS 477

Call Ian 604-724-6373

SUNDECKS

506

EXTRA

CHEAP

AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

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

Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

373B

TILING

TILES, REPAIR, RENOVATION visit www.mastercraftceramics.com or call 604-220-3867 for more details A-1 Ceramics, Marble, Glass blocks etc. Install/Repair. Res./Comm. Free Est. 20 years exp. Peter’s Tile (604)209-0173

374

TREE SERVICES

PAVING/SEAL COATING

Trees removal, Hedges Pruning, Topping Chipping. Insured. WCB Free wood & chips. David Fast 604-536-5426

ASPHALT PAVING • Brick Driveways • Retaining Walls • Foundation Repairs • Sealcoating 604-618-2304

PLUMBING

PETS

JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

RENOS & REPAIRS Excellent price on Hot Water Tanks Furnace, Boilers, Plumbing Jobs & Drain Cleaning

✭ 604-312-7674 ✭

FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s. Drain Cleaning. Ins. (604)596-2841 10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005

bradsjunkremoval.com

Hauling Anything.. But Dead Bodies!! 20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !

604.220.JUNK(5865)

477

PETS

523

Chihuahua pups, playful, cuddly, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail now. $350. 604-794-5844

FREE! Scrap Metal Removal...FREE!!!

ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)

Swimming Pool & All Amenities.

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

UTILITIES INCLUDED. NS/NP

UNDER $100

Collection of Classical Etude Music magazines, approx 700. 1898-1965 Publisher: Theodore Presser, New York. Each magazine features Master Music Lessons by renowned celebrities. Piano/Violin/Guitar. $50 or offers. Call 604-531-1192 Evolution Walker - w/basket, sturdy built, good cond. Feet width 16” seat to floor 22”. $60. 604-531-1192

560

MISC. FOR SALE

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

REAL ESTATE 612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE Dairy Distribution Business for products of a national leading dairy supplier in Kamloops and surrounding area. Excellent revenue opportunity. Requires investment and good physical condition. 250-828-7855

627

HOMES WANTED We Buy Homes BC • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422

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

Serving Metro Vancouver Since 1988

Peace Arch Appliance

640

RECREATIONAL

.COM

.604.536.2216 www.bhserviceplumbing.org

BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

341

PRESSURE WASHING

POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

Seniors Discount RELIABLE, SERVICE 7 days a week

CALL ROGER 604-

968-0367 CHEAPER PRICES

810

MUST LOVE DOGS!!! Fostering and adoption needed for medium - large dogs. Bring a loved one home today! Call 604.583.4237 http://homeatlastdogrescuebc.ca 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 Yorkshire Terrier, P/B, not reg., 1 male/4 female, vet certificate. $900 & up. (604)846-7074/846-7139

AUTO FINANCING

Skyline Apts White Rock 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites Hot Water & U/G Parking Incl

Call 604-536-8499 www.cycloneholdings.ca

Peninsula Prop Management

SOMERSET GARDENS (S. Sry) Family housing 1851 Southmere Crescent E. 2 bdrm apartments starting from $899/mo. incl. heat. Pet friendly, near all amenities. Community garden.

PROPERTY OWNERS Big or small properties, WE MANAGE IT ALL! Houses needed for qualiﬁed tenants for estimate call:

604-451-6676

Alfred 604-889-6807

S.Surrey Pacifica Retirement Resort, 1 bdrm with inste laund, patio, mtn view, with amens, sec prkg. Sm pet ok, n/s. $2200. Janis 604-202-8000.

Houses/Condos/Townhouses Rental units available now www.bcforrentinfo.ca Ofﬁce: 604-534-7974 Ext: 205

WALK in ground suite with two bedrooms, fully furnished kitchen, laundry, dishwasher, separate entrance, 1200 sq. ft space. Utilities, internet, tv, included. $1,150 per month. Country Woods South Surrey 604787-7821 WHITE ROCK. 1 bdrm suite Includes cable, heat. NS/NP. Avail now. 604-535-0925 White Rock: Central loc. Walk up two- 1 Bdrm corner units, recently reno’d. Prking, heat, h. water inc. adult oriented. N/S, N/P. Refs. Avail now. Lease req. $825/m & up. 604-808-6601 or 604-591-1778 WHITE ROCK clean, bright, 1 Bdrm ste avail June 1st. Ocean view, 1 year lease req’d. $820/mo + $410 security dep. NS/NP (604)360-1403 WHITE ROCK Marine Drive Ocean View Apt. - Open plan - self contained, fully furnished. 6 appli. insuite lndry. incls. cbl. WIFI, utils. & prkg. $1250 Avail. Now. n/p n/s. 6 mos. lease req. 604-536-3764

1 block from Semiahmoo Mall. Available Immediately!

www.tkhaulaway.com

RUBBISH REMOVAL

HOMES FOR RENT

Call 604-538-5337

$900 incls. HEAT & H/W.

604-572-3733

WHITE ROCK

HOUSESITTING

TRANSPORTATION

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

P/B blue males & females. Ready to go. 1st shots & tails/dew claws done. ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN Pet homes. $1000. 604-308-5665

TOWNHOUSES

.Homelife Peninsula Property Maint.

WHITE ROCK SUNSET VILLA

*Appliances *BBQs *Exercise Equip *Cars/Trucks/Trailers *Hotwater Tanks *Furnaces * Restaurant Equipment All FREE pickup!

PATRICK’S RUBBISH REMOVAL *Landscape *Trimming *Yard Clean *Const. Clean. *ANYTHING!!! 1 Ton Truck. Call Patrick for Prompt Quality Service @ 604-808-1652.

752

HOUSESITTER Avail June 1st. Exp’d professional with ref’s avail. S.Surrey/W.Rock/Langley area. Call 604-379-8682.

736

Well maintained Concrete High Rise in White Rock close to shopping.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

Quiet community oriented living.

Semiahmoo Tree Experts

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

APPLIANCES

RENTALS

S.SURREY/White Rock. 20/140th SxS large, bright 5bdr duplex, 3 bdr up, 2 bdr down with kitchenette, 2.5 bath, large fenced backyard, cov’d pkng. NS/NP, Ref’s req, $1900/mo +utils. Avail June 1st. 604-541-6263 after 5:30pm; or call 604-467-4348.

727

ACTIVE SENIOR

.A East West Roofing & Siding Co. Repairs, new roofs, torching, gutter services. 10% off. 604-783-6437

RUBBISH REMOVAL

APARTMENT/CONDO

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

778-855-5361

356

715

1 & 2 Bedrooms

372

www.bcclassiﬁed.com

RENT TO OWN

Specializing in reasonably priced SMALL BREED puppies. 604300-1450. trugoalpuppies.com

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

Out in front of business

RENTALS

1/2 block to beach! 1 BR suite. W/D, gas fp, parking place. $900/month. Incl utilities, cable, wifi. N/S, N/P. 604--657-1844.

RENE’S SPRAY & BRUSH PAINTING

A Gas Fitter ✭ Plumber

700

706

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

Homes & Condo’s Commercial Buildings Small Reno’s Drywall & Ceiling Repairs

338

RENTALS

STOP RENTING! RENT TO OWN! No Qualifications! Flexible Terms! CLOVERDALE - 60th and 176th Spacious 1 Bedroom Condo. Only $880/mo. Option Fee Req’d 604-657-9422

SPRING SUPER SPECIAL SALE Gutter windows skylights siding for $350. (under 2500sf) We use soap to shine your house. Taking care of your property since 2000. People love our Service. WCB Insured 604-861-6060

Repaint Specialist

332

PETS

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Running this ad for 10yrs

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

PRESSURE WASHING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

PAINT SPECIAL

www.peacearchnews.com 47

Call for appt to view 604.541.6276

Recreation Paradise Year Round! Fishing, hiking, hunting, quadding, snowmobiling or just relaxation. Great access within 3 hours of the lower mainland, 40 km from Princeton and steps to Osprey Lake. 2 years new this 3 bedroom, 2 bath open concept chalet has it all & more. Includes a guest cabin with a bedroom, living/sitting area, kitchen & bathroom. New detached garage for storing the toys. Call Adrienne (Royal Lepage Parkside Realty) at 250-809-6322 for a private viewing.

S. SURREY 150th St. & 34th. New 1 bdrm. + den, W/D incld. all fees. $850/mo. N/P ,N/S 604-282-7868 WHITE ROCK: Designer furn bach ste on 17th flr, Miramar Village. City & north mtn view, ns/np. $1350 incl utils, cbl, ph, net, inste ldry, a/cond. prk. Avl now 604-535-3515

715

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

S.Sry/W.R. SxS completely reno’d lrg 3 bdrm, l/rm, d/rm, foyer, f/p, enste, storage appls. N/S. Pri bkyrd. Cls to amen. Quiet area. $1400 604-332-9413/604-454-7015

752

TOWNHOUSES

TENANTS

White Rock Oceanview 2bd nr #99 & beach. Bright FURN’D garage ns/np June1. $2600. 604-327-9597

746

ROOMS FOR RENT

WHITE ROCK furn rm w/TV int. blk to beach lge patio w/oceanview priv ent elevator sh cooking/WD communal sitting rm w/TV. NS/NP Avail June 1st. $680. 604-531-1192

750

SUITES, LOWER Auto Financing - Dream Catcher, Apply Today! Drive Today!

FLEETWOOD, lge 2 bdrm bsmt suite. $900 incl net, lndry/cable, utils, w/d,dw. No smkg/pet 604-3724644

1.800.910.6402

818

CARS - DOMESTIC

MURRAYVILLE 2 Bdrm +den gr/lvl, 1500 sq/ft, 2 baths, priv ent, gas f/p, all appli’s. NS/NP. $1400 incl utils. Suit mature tenants. 604-534-1619 or 604-809-9291.

2013 Ford Fusion SE Eco Boost. Fully loaded with sunroof. Black with black leather interior, four door, seats five. Mint condition. Comes with extended warranty. 604-8882119

South SURREY New suite 2-bdrm $1150/month. Brand new appls, Nr amenities. N/P, N/S. 778-929-1970 or: europecos@hotmail.com

845

WHITE ROCK 1 bdrm + den grnd lvl suite, gas f/p, d/w, insuite lndry, priv landscaped backyard, 1/blk fr E. Beach. N/S. Suit quiet mature tenant. Indoor cat ok. Avail now. $1000/mo inc utils. 604-536-1806. White Rock: NEW 2bdr, very large, new appl, inste lndry & cvrd patio. June 1st. $1200. 604-626-5680

707 APARTMENT FURNISHED

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

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

WHITE ROCK. Newly renov. 3 bdrm. 1 block to East Beach. 5 appl. utils. int. & cable incl. $1400. N/S. N/P. June 1st. 604-531-4119.

751

SUITES, UPPER

CRESCENT BEACH: Fully furnished 3 bdrm upper suite with deck, f/p. May 1st. 2 parking spots $1500/m inc utils. 604-535-2229

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES! 2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

The Scrapper

WHITE ROCK. Loc’d near park & ocean, east beach 1 bdrm suite, $725/mo + utils. Call Pierre after 1:30 pm 604-531-6261.

752

TOWNHOUSES

SURREY, Totem Co-op 2566 154 St. Accepting applications for 2bd units Applications avail at Clubhouse

Rentinfo.ca www.rentinfo.ca Peninsula Property Management #304 - 1959 152nd Street, White Rock, B.C. V4A 9E3

URGENTLY NEEDED! Rental Homes for Qualified Tenants. PHONE:

604.536.0220 RESIDENTIAL RENTALS IN B.C.

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the AUCTION is being held on May 10, 2014 at White Rock / Surrey U-Lock Mini Storage, 15028 32nd Avenue in Surrey, B.C. The auction will run from 10am - 11:30 am. There will be treats & coffee. You never know what you might find. Bring the Family! Units being auctioned Michael Rubin Locker # 6095D Jayne Scott Locker # 2310A John Legarff Locker # 8546E Karen Fraser Locker # 2244B Unknown Tenant

48 www.peacearchnews.com

Thursday, May 1, 2014 Peace Arch News

SPOT THE TRUCK

3050 KING GEORGE BLVD. SURREY, BC | 604-542-4960