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Freedom to express: Children with special needs are the focus of a dance and music program in the works by mother-daughter duo Helen and Hannah Premia. i see page 8

Group president says most members support artistic director’s continued involvement

Mooney off WR Players Club board Alex Browne Staff Reporter

The White Rock Players Club elected a new board at its annual general meeting on Sunday – and Ryan Mooney is not on it. Mooney and the club have come under fire recently after media reports revealed that the prolific theatre director had a record as a

sex offender – as a result of plead- ers Club veteran Fred Partridge ing guilty to a 2006 sexual assault said Mooney chose not to put his on a 15 year-old name forward girl – and that ❝We’re worried more about for the board, people we don’t know.❞ some members citing pressures of the club execuof being a board Fred Partridge tive were aware member at the White Rock Players Club of it when he was same time as elected to the board two years ago. directing productions for the PlayNewly elected president and Play- ers Club and his own Vancouver-

based Fighting Chance Productions. “He decided it would be better for him to focus on directing,” Partridge said Monday. Mooney – whose conditional, one-year, community-served sentence, imposed in 2009, barred him from theatre productions involving youth under 18 – will still be

director of two adult shows in the club’s upcoming season, Noises Off and The Drowsy Chaperone. As in previous years, he will not be involved with the annual Christmas pantomime – the principal club show with youth involvement. The director and actor’s volunteer position as artistic director with i see page 4

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Engel Pherecydes practises acroyoga with instructor Slava Goloubov (on ground) at the Grassroots Yoga Festival at Camp Alexandra on Sunday. At left are acroyoga instructor Devon French and participant Danielle Hoogenboom. The three-day event also included a vendor village, musical entertainment and a community potluck.

Surrey RCMP is appealing for witnesses after a man was reportedly beaten with a pipe in the 14100-block of 75 Avenue Wednesday evening. The incident occurred at approximately 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 13. According to a witness, a man walking eastbound was assaulted following a verbal altercation with three people who got out of a grey, four-door sedan. During the exchange, the man was hit several times with a pipe while he was on the ground. When the witness went inside to call police, all four persons and the vehicle left the area. It remains unclear if the victim left by himself or was taken by the suspects. “Until proven otherwise, and for obvious safety reasons, we are assuming this to be a serious incident,” Cpl. Bert Paquet said. The victim is described as a white man in his early 20s with short, dark hair, sideburns and earrings. He was wearing baggy shorts and a hoodie. The suspects are described as white males in their late teens to early 20s. The assailant had shaved blond hair and was wearing jean shorts and a grey T-shirt. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604599-0502 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-TIPS.

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Police believe more victims, witnesses have yet to come forward

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Police believe they have found victims of child luring, but fear there are more yet unknown victims. Surrey RCMP have laid charges against John Wells, 24, and Kelly Pearson, 24, both from Delta, in relation to alleged sexual misconduct involving children. Pearson was arrested and charged

on Aug. 13 with three counts of invitation to sexual touching, one count of sexual interference and one count of possession of child pornography. Wells was arrested on the same day and charged with five counts of luring a child and one count of sexual touching. The two have been released from custody on strict conditions, includ-

ing no contact with their victims, no contact with anyone 16 years of age or under and no access to the Internet. Their offences are believed to have occurred online and at a paintball field in Surrey where they regularly played in a paintball league. Investigators have been successful in identifying some of the victims affected, but believe there may be

Exhibits area ‘overwhelmed’

Mediator to ‘monitor’ talks in teacher dispute

RCMP aim for happy returns Power tools, musical instruments, high-end champagne and grandpa’s ashes. ’Tis the season when the Surrey RCMP’s exhibits area becomes overwhelmed with all kinds of recovered stolen goods. Unfortunately, there is often an increase in residential break-and-enters during the summer months as people leave windows and patio doors open, leading to more recovered stolen property. In order to increase the likelihood that you will be reunited with any of your valued items, police recommend taking photos of your possessions, recording serial numbers and keeping those records in a secure location. You should also engrave or mark your property with something specific like your driver’s licence number. Engravers are available to the public at each of the Surrey RCMP’s district offices. Last year, the detachment’s exhibits area recorded more than 1,800 cases of found property. More than 20 per cent of those cases involved recovered bicycles and less than half of those were returned to the original owners because there was no way to track them down. More recently, 12 bikes were brought into exhibits in one day and none had been reported stolen. “We’ve recovered family heirlooms, diamond rings, unique artwork – you name it,” said Cpl. Bert Paquet. “Our officers and support staff work very hard to try and reunite owners with their property, however, it can be very difficult when there’s little to no documentation, or when people don’t report stolen property.” Anyone with information is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP non-emergency number at 604-599-0502.

more victims and witnesses who have yet to come forward. The Surrey RCMP is asking for public assistance to further this criminal investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the RCMP Special Victims Unit at 604-599-0502 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS to remain anonymous. Reference file number 2014-101966.

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Surrey RCMP Cpl. Bert Paquet stands amidst the many stolen items that have been recovered. The public is urged to engrave valuables with something specific to help RCMP find the rightful owner.

Mediator Vince Ready has met the two sides in B.C.’s festering teacher dispute and agreed to “monitor” the situation. The B.C. Teachers’ Federation and the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association announced Ready’s involvement in a joint statement Thursday, confirming that he met separately with negotiators Wednesday. A media blackout on the talks began last week and will continue. “Mr. Ready agreed to monitor the situation, and to resume exploratory talks or commence full mediation when he believes it will be productive,” the statement says. Talks broke off and a full-scale strike ended the school year in June. B.C. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Kelleher met both sides earlier but declined to attempt mediation, after finding too large a gap between the two sides. Education Minister Peter Fassbender and BCPSEA chief negotiator Peter Cameron have maintained that the BCTF’s benefit demands remain far beyond those of other public-sector unions that have settled contracts. Also at issue is class size and special-needs support, with BCPSEA’s latest offer rejected by the union and the latest of a series of court actions scheduled for this fall. Ready’s last involvement in the long-running series of teacher disputes was as an industrial inquiry commissioner in 2007.

White Rock women plan separate runs at federal, civic office

Davies, Petrala announce own election intentions Two White Rock women have thrown their hats into upcoming elections. Joy Davies and Pat Petrala made the separate announcements last week. Davies said she will be seeking the federal Liberal nomination for the South Surrey-White Rock riding; Petrala plans to run for a seat on White Rock council.

Davies has represented the interests of local residents at the municipal, provincial and federal levels of government. She has also been a director of B.C. Medical Cannabis Partners, supporting the establishment of a provincial medical-cannabis program. Davies said affordable health care, intelligent approaches to

tackling crime, more support for seniors’ issues and increased access to post-secondary education are crucial issues for the riding. For Petrala, November’s municipal election will mark her third time entering the running. Recipient of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal and the City

of White Rock Legacy Award for her continued community involvement, she named erosion of the community “through spot zoning density” and compromises resulting in the development of “clones of other sterile urban centres,” as among top issues for citizens. - Alex Browne

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Mooney ‘open about his record’ ent, that was the only person who i from page 1 the club will “probably” con- expressed that view,” he said. Partridge said members “basitinue, Partridge said, although he added that this has yet to cally expressed their support” for Mooney’s continued be confirmed by the involvement in the club, new board (scheduled and noted that he “had to have its first meeting done everything he said Aug. 21) and the posihe would” in fulfilling tion itself may be under terms of his sentence, some review. in being open about his Partridge said the issue record with executive of Mooney’s involvemembers and in meetment with the club, and ing Players Club policies club members’ knowledge of his record, was Ryan Mooney and procedures. “Nothing has changed discussed for some 20 between the members minutes by the general and Ryan,” Partridge said, addmembership at the AGM. Partridge said one member ing that he believes “80 per voiced the opinion that Mooney’s cent of members knew about it continued presence would prove (Mooney’s sentence).” “Ryan is probably the mostto be a liability to the club because watched person in the club, and of public perceptions. “But out of the 60 people pres- has been,” Partridge added. “He

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‘Pastafarian’ battles ICBC Share Surrey’s History A Surrey man is waging an unusual battle against ICBC in the name of religious freedom. Obi Canuel, a self-described “Pastafarian,” is fighting for his right to wear a colander in his driver’s licence photo. Canuel, who is an ordained minister in the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, says ICBC is denying him the right to wear the pasta strainer on his head. The 36-year-old says he believed he would be able to wear the kitchen accessory when he renewed his licence last fall because ICBC allows the right to religious expression. But after months in limbo, he received a letter from the insurer telling him “there is no religious requirement that prohibits you from removing the colander for the purpose of taking the photo to appear on your driver’s licence.” ICBC said its religious headcovering policy strives to strike a balance between respect for the driver’s religious beliefs and a need to preserve the integrity of

Canuel told CTV Vancouver. Oddly, a photo of Canuel wearing the strainer on his head was approved for his new B.C. Services card. The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster was created nine years ago by a U.S. man to satirize aspects of creationism. It follows a belief that a flying pasta creature created the universe 4,000 years ago while drunk. The Flying Spaghetti Monster has become a symbol against the teaching of intelligent design in the public education system. At least four countries, including the U.S., allow “Pastafarians” to wear colanders in their driver’s licence photos. Canuel documented his struggles with ICBC in a YouTube video: www.youtube.com/ watch?v=pux 7jummtfA He says people can get a membership in the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster by sending a request to P.O. Box 55566, Impact Plaza, Surrey, B.C. V3R 0J7. – with files from CTV News

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Obi Canuel is an ordained minister in the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. the licensing system. The company told Canuel it would not issue him a new driver’s licence with a photo of him wearing the colander. “The truth is sometimes I have the spiritual inkling to wear the colander and I don’t think ICBC should be making decisions about what kind of religious headgear is appropriate or not,”

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Fraser Institute study was released last Tuesday showing the share of Canadians’ income going towards governments at all levels has risen from 33.5 per cent in 1961 to 41.8 per cent in 2013. It’s important to put the study into context. The Fraser Institute is a right-of-centre, “libertarian” think tank which believes in smaller government and has steadfastly engaged in many studies over the years to debunk “big government.” Some of those studies have been quite useful, others not so much. The institute also participates in the worldwide “Tax Freedom Day” event, which marks the day when people begin to work for themselves each year, as opposed to the taxman. This year, the date in Canada was June 9. All that said, there is no question that some of the money paid in taxes is not well spent. While abuses by politicians like Alison Redford or Mike Duffy get the headlines, there are many programs in government of limited or almost no use. One B.C. example is the carbon tax rebate to large corporations, paid by school districts and hospitals with tax dollars. However, as the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (the polar – read left-wing – opposite of the Fraser Institute) notes, it’s very difficult to compare 1961 to 2014. Governments provide medicare now – there was little spending on health care in 1961. That’s where a lot of tax dollars go. There are also many more government programs that redistribute funds to lowerincome Canadians, including the GST credit and the carbon-tax credit in B.C. Governments certainly have room to cut. A focus on how much taxes we pay as a percentage of income is useful, because taxpayers need to consider whether we get full value for the money we spend each year. But, as taxpayers, we should be equally aware of attempts to spin the information by either end of the political spectrum. If we want to make informed decisions we must maintain our right to view the figures with an open mind, in a context that is not tilted toward one agenda or another, or focused on politically-inspired comparisons of apples and oranges that may sound appealing but do not have a sound basis in truth.

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oday I’ll attempt to cut through the producing rock, metal contamination speculation and fear-mongering of water is minimized. Imperial Metals’ that have swirled around the routine tests with rainbow trout in Mount Polley mine dam breach and tell undiluted tailings pond water have now you what’s really known. been confirmed by environment As Black Press and our ministry results, and water and Tom Fletcher local publication the Williams fish from all but the immediate Lake Tribune reported before spill area have been cleared for and after the incident, the human consumption. mine reopened in 2005 after For an example of acid mine a four-year shutdown and drainage, look up the Britannia was expanding its operation, Mine Museum, now a reclaimed including the tailings pond. national historic site with a Rising metal prices helped put water treatment plant built to 380 unionized employees plus function for hundreds of years. management back to work. Most Before that, acid-produced toxic are now working on rebuilding metal pollution drained from the tailings dam and cleaning up the abandoned mine into Howe Sound for decades. the spill site. Early tests at Mount Polley Imperial Metals applied earlier indicate that this sort of long-term water this summer for an increase in water remediation may not be required. The discharge, and was waiting for B.C. initial pulse of suspended sediment didn’t government approval at the time of the last long enough to affect fish in most of Aug. 4 dam breach. This was to be the Quesnel Lake, much less the Fraser River second amendment to a water release system. Sediment tests show elevated iron permit issued when the mine started up and copper, with “leachability” results in 1997. It has had a surplus of water due to come. Containment and removal will to rain and snow accumulation since it have to be undertaken. opened (under an NDP government, for On May 24 of this year, Mount Polley those who want to turn everything into a received the first high water warning political corruption story). in its history. This was not a “breach,” The reason water release has been contrary to some reports. The latest water allowed is that in the absence of acid-

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permit application and work to raise the dam took place after that. It’s not difficult to deduce from aerial photos what was happening as mine management found ways to extend operation, including an underground phase. The pond was filling up with pulverized rock, reducing its capacity to hold water. Most of the accumulation is still there for all to see, as is the cross-section of the dam so abruptly exposed in the wee hours of Aug. 4. It may be months before inspectors and geotechnical engineers can determine the cause of the breach, which occurred with the water level 2.5 metres below the top of the dam, well within permit specifications. Either the design of the earthworks was not adequate, or it was not adequately followed. TV crews have packed up and left, after sucking out the initial drama and retailing every sensational claim they could find. Tourism operators are pleading with people not to turn their backs on the region after that influx of visitors. Professional environmentalists are now exploiting Mount Polley as part of their campaign to de-industrialize B.C. A key propaganda tool is a single picture of a salmon with skin removed from part of its dorsal region. No such fish has been produced, and a single rainbow trout collected the day of the spill is the only confirmed aquatic casualty. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Boaters at risk over crabbing Editor: Coming back from a recent boat trip up the B.C. coast, I came back to White Rock to set my crab trap. The commercial crab season had opened while I was away, and I was appalled to see the number of traps extending from Boundary Bay to the Peace Arch. The fishermen all jockey to have their traps as close to the U.S. border, as the crabs make their way in from deeper water. They are at least 10 deep, and it makes it very difficult to navigate a boat through them in daylight; at night you would very likely get your propeller compromised. Fisheries and Oceans Canada regulations require that fishermen make navigation available, but they have not and the DFO has not enforced the problem. On speaking with Fisheries, they advised that there are 20 licences issued in this area, Crab Area J, and each licence has 180 traps. That means there are 3,600 traps, plus the native fishermen traps, which would put that number beyond 4,000 extending from the Peace Arch to Boundary Bay. In my opinion, the amount of traps allowed is obscene, and it has made the bay unsafe for navigation. Barry Kerfoot, White Rock

With all the current conflicts, we have seen the carnage from Hamas, ISIS, Putin and others; surely siding with freedom and democracy over tyranny and dictators is the right choice. Steven Feldman, Surrey Q Perhaps I can help Ian Routledge with his “conundrum” in understanding Canada’s support of Israel over Hamas in the current Gaza conflict. Israel is a vibrant, modern Western-style democracy with a superb, technologically-advanced economy. Hamas is a murderous, medieval terrorist mob whose charter calls for the destruction of Israel and the extermination of all Jews. These facts alone justify Canada’s full support of Israel. There is no equivalency between the two entities. Israel is a recognized independent state defending its civilians. Hamas is a group of religious savages who deliberately place non-combatants in the line of fire. There can be no negotiations

with barbarians like Hamas – or Hezbollah or ISIS and so on. As for vote-getting, Routledge has things totally reversed. Muslim-Canadians, who could be considered probable supporters of Hamas, far outnumber JewishCanadians. Prime Minister Stephen Harper, if angling for votes, has the wrong pond. Francis Patrick Jordan, White Rock Q Of course Ian Routledge of White Rock is right and impartial when he advises not to take sides in the Hamas/Israel conflict, and the killing must be stopped. However, I’ve had reason to do quite a bit of research going back to the diaspora after the Babylonian exile of the Jews into the far reaches of the world. They spread and prospered in being birds of a feather that stuck together. There was much resentment of their business successes in many countries, and after the slaughter of some six million Jews before and during the last world war, the

Editor: Re: $40/day if strike drags on, Aug. 5. I think it’s wonderful that the provincial government is planning to pay parents of children under 13 $40 a day to cover daycare costs for their children who may not be in school come September, due to the teachers’ strike. But I think that money should go to every taxpayer, not just parents of young children. After all, every taxpayer has paid for a service — education for the province’s children — that will not be delivered if the strike continues. Jerry Steinberg, Surrey

Editor: Re: No peace by taking sides, Aug. 12 letters. Letter-writer Ian Routledge believes the Canadian government should not be taking sides in the Israeli conflict with Hamas. Need he be reminded that Hamas is a recognized terrorist group by Canada, U.S., E.U. and many other nations? Part of the responsibilities of liberal democracies like Canada is to support other liberal democracies, as we also do for the Ukraine.

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In a world where value is measured in things, clearly the most valuable thing to possess is peace of mind.a Marc Burchell

Editor: Re: Spirits soar, Aug. 12. The Snowbirds were fantastic and good for White Rock. Having said that, no effort was made to put temporary handicapped parking available to the less fortunate, instead of roping off the few that the city have. J. Reid, White Rock

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Support for Israel justified

United Nations decided in 1948 that it was time they were reinstated in their own Israel. A rather small piece of land for the now tremendous surge in Jewish population. I am not Jewish, or even a particular supporter of the Jews, but Hamas began and is a terrorist group that has a history of despicable behavior. They are not elected and insert themselves as the Palestinian champion by using their innocent population as a shield against reprisal from Israel. Donald C. Chivers, White Rock

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Summer camp went on for Rowan Raynault, 13 (left) and Jack Taylor, 10.

Church came through Editor: I would like to take this opportunity, on behalf of the 20 families whose children were able to the ABA (Applied Behaviour Analysis) Summer Camp last month, to thank the church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints in South Surrey. For the past three years, the Surrey School District has hosted this camp for students who have autism. However, because of the ongoing

labour strife and potential picketing at schools this summer, the ABA camp was forced to quickly find an alternate site. The congregation in South Surrey graciously donated their church facilities so that our children would not miss out on their summer camp. As a parent of one of the students who attended the ABA camp, I would like to extend my sincere thanks for their generosity. Louise Witt, Surrey

Editor: Like the rest of the world, I am feeling searing grief at the loss of Robin Williams. He was a treasure in human form, a gift that made us feel good. But worse than his death is the revelation of the pain he suffered throughout his life. Depression is debilitating and irrational yet for the sufferer it is very real and very serious. It throws a shroud of darkness over even the happiest occasions and relationships. The people who suffer from depression don’t show their wounds on the surface so we can’t fully appreciate the depth of their despair. They look perfectly normal: they may even make us laugh as Robin Williams did. Yet inside they long for some measure of relief from their affliction, just a moment’s peace. In a world where value is measured in things, clearly the most valuable thing to possess is peace of mind. And for the rest of us, we would feel very blessed indeed if we could find some way to provide relief or peace of mind to those who suffer. Robin Williams made us laugh while he cried, and from his final act comes a profound message to the rest of us. We all know someone who suffers from depression. While we may feel helpless because we cannot cure their condition, we can help ease their burden by giving them compassion and supportive friendship. It is within our power to make a very big difference to someone we care about in our little corner of the world. Marc Burchell, Surrey

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Mother and daughter create dance program for children with disabilities

Family helps to develop special talents Evan Seal

are included in an activity but not actively involved,” said Helen. or Hannah Premia, dance “They are passive listeners, so has always been a part of that’s when I started thinking her life, a place where she about how I could get them to felt at home and could easily actively participate.” express herself. For her daughter, Angelina, Whether it was tambourine and progress has been slow, starting flag dancing at her church, or hip with a game of musical chairs hop and ballet classes, Hannah where Angelina only had to give loved the freedom and movement a high-five to the other kids as that dance brought to her life. they ran by her chair. As time And now the 22-year-old SFU went on, Angelina was able to student is hoping to help special stand in front of her chair and needs children experience that now can take a few steps – with a same feeling, while building wide, proud smile on her face. motor skills and strength in the Helen and Hannah process. believe receiving love and “My 11-yearencouragement is ❝We just want them to have key for children’s old sister fun with dance and grow development, Angelina is in their specific needs and and with so special needs and we’ve been build on their strengths.❞ many events and working with competitions for Hannah Premia her one-onable-bodied kids, one for a few the pair decided years,” Hannah to provide a venue for kids with said. “We used to sing songs with special needs. her and we’ve seen such a great “With my sister, when we first improvement with her and now started, she would have probably she’s starting to walk and move.” been in the low-functioning Hannah and her mother Helen group, but we’ve been getting her Premia, who has been a teacher into stand-up and sit-down songs for 30 years and who currently and movements and it has really runs a daycare in Surrey, are helped build her leg muscles and planning to offer a dance and core muscles,” Hannah said. music program specifically The goal is to progress towards geared for special needs youth performing at local festivals from kindergarten to Grade 12. and helping kids believe in “This is something that has themselves. been in my mom’s and my heart “We just want them to have fun – to see special needs kids grow with dance and to grow in their and develop skills that they have, specific needs and build on their because a lot of kids have the strengths,” Hannah said. “We just skills and ability, but for special want to get the kids out there, needs kids it just takes a little really just to showcase them and longer to develop.” show what special-needs kids can The idea is to run three do.” different groups for lowAn information open house was functioning, medium-functioning held Sunday (Aug. 17) at Triunity and high-functioning children. Martial Arts Studio, 4A-15685 Low-functioning students would Fraser Hwy. Depending on work mostly with music and interest, classes will begin in smaller movements, while those September. who can move more freely on For more information on their own could progress to more the program contact Hannah dancing and routines. Premia at 778-877-4222 or “Often, special-needs children dansingtones@gmail.com

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Hannah Premia (left) with her sister, Angelina, and her mother, Helen. Hannah and Helen plan to start a dance and music production for special-needs children from kindergarten to Grade 12.

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