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A former South Surrey woman who admitted to stealing dogs has been told she will receive a 90-day conditional sentence. Janet Olson, 61, learned of her impending penalty Tuesday morning in Surrey Provincial Court. While happy her punishment is to be what she considers “a fair sentence,” Olson said if she could go back in time, she wouldn’t change a thing. “Yes. These dogs were suffering,” Olson told reporters outside court. Judge Melissa Gillespie adjourned the imposition of sentencing – delaying actual sentencing until next month, after Olson is to return from a family reunion in Toronto – following submissions from Crown Michelle Wray and defence counsel Craig Sicotte last month. At that time, in an agreed statement of facts, Olson acknowledged she tried to take a dog

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Steele predicts rise in illegal dumping Jeff Nagel Black Press

Surrey and other Metro Vancouver cities may now see a surge in illegal dumping as a result of the regional district’s move to sharply increase its charge to dispose of small garbage loads at local transfer stations. The tipping fee for small loads will go up nearly 20 per cent to $130 per tonne in April, and the minimum charge rises from $10 to $15, resulting in the average small load costing $31, instead of $22 previously. Metro Vancouver regional district directors voted Feb. 13 to shift to a new tiered structure for waste fees that raises rates for small loads while creating a lower $80-pertonne tipping fee for large loads to give

major haulers a 25 per cent break. The move aims to make Metro transfer stations more competitive against private ones in Abbotsford and halt the growing trend of commercial haulers taking garbage out of the region. Surrey Coun. Barbara Steele predicted illegal dumping will get worse, increasing cleanup costs for local cities, including Surrey. “It is a major problem and I think we’re compounding it,” Steele said during debate on the new fees. “We’re still counting mattresses and junk all over the place because it costs (people) more to get rid of it than dump it on the ground somewhere.” (White Rock’s West Beach had be cleaned

up last week by city and BNSF officials after someone dumped bags of garbage adjacent to the train tracks west of Duprez Street.) Steele and other Surrey directors voted against the bylaw change, which passed with support from other cities, including Vancouver. The outflow of garbage to Abbotsford and the U.S. has reduced Metro’s tipping-fee revenue and left it unable to enforce bans on the dumping of recyclables on loads that go elsewhere. Vancouver Coun. Andrea Reimer said lowering the fees for large loads was the only option for the region after the provincial government last year blocked Metro’s attempt to ban the export of waste out of the region.

She said it has long been Metro’s policy to gradually raise tipping fees to create a greater incentive to recycle but said the province’s “ill-thought-out decision” has put the region in a “dire position.” The government is still reviewing whether further regulations to control waste flow in Metro are required. While costs go up to take a load of garbage directly to a transfer station, the drop in fees for large loads should also mean savings will flow through to residents for curbside pickup. That’s because cities or their contractors will now be charged the lower $80 Metro tipping fee for the residential waste collected by garbage trucks.

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Push for affordable housing Sarah Massah Staff Reporter

Peninsula advocates for affordable housing have asked the City of White Rock to revisit a strategy to target the growing needs of lowincome residents. Mike Schroeder, of the Peninsula Homeless to Housing Task Force, spoke to council last week on the increasing need for affordable housing in Metro Vancouver. In 2010, PH2H presented a draft of an affordable-housing strategy that was accepted by council, which then appointed a committee and hired a consultant to develop the draft strategy. However, it was never finalized and approved by subsequent councils. In the strategy, estimated numbers showed that 600 rental units would be needed in White Rock by 2018. Of that number, 200 would need to be low-income, 300 moderate income and 100 at market level. Schroeder noted the city is approaching the halfway mark of the timeline, and he requested that the city update the task force on how much of the estimated need has been met, and he reiterated the need to update, finalize and implement the affordable-housing strategy. Schroeder also highlighted three other proposals for council: complete a progress report on the city’s undertakings to the group, which was originally outlined in a Dec. 24, 2012 letter from Mayor Wayne Baldwin to PH2H; designate PH2H as a stakeholder group, including official representation on a re-activated social-planning committee and input into community consultations and policy development; and to designate a liaison as a councillor and/or senior staff member to liaise with PH2H. Director of planning and development services Karen Cooper told council she will include the affordable-housing strategy in the officialcommunity-plan review process and volunteered to act as the liaison that PH2H had suggested.

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Canada Post seeks solutions for community-mailbox crime

Mail thefts reroute upset recipients Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter

A South Surrey man is calling on Canada Post and police to start using video surveillance in the fight against damage to and theft from community mailboxes. “This has been going on for 20 years in my neighbourhood,” Murray McFadden told Peace Arch News last week. “It’s not getting any better, and, of course, it’s going to get a whole lot worse. “To me, (installing surveillance cameras) makes sense.” Theft and damage issues with community mailboxes have made headlines in recent months, as residents venturing out to collect their mail discover superboxes that have been either pried open and cleaned out, or hauled off in their entirety. It’s a problem throughout the Lower Mainland, with those on the front lines saying it has been particularly prevalent in South Surrey, Cloverdale, Newton and Langley. Stephen Gale, president of the Fraser Valley West local of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, said Monday the problem has become a daily issue. “It’s not getting any better in the short-term,” Gale said. “It normally spikes, then calms

down. This time, it doesn’t seem While Losier did not have specifto be calming down. ics on the number of mailboxes “It didn’t help that… one of the affected, Gale estimated that on TV (news) shows pretty much any given day, “hundreds” of resishowed everybody how to get into dents are having to attend either these boxes.” the White Rock Letter Carrier Gale said he is not convinced Depot or the Cloverdale depot to video surveillance is the way to go. pick up their mail, where it is being “It doesn’t stop the crooks, they held pending repair or replacejust hide their faces and still break ment of their community mailbox. in,” he said. For some, it is a minimum In addition to the logistics of 40-minute round-trip drive, and installing the cameras, there is the Contributed photo Gale said not everyone is thrilled issue of privacy, he added. Mailbox goes missing with the inconvenience. “Anytime a camera goes up any- in South Surrey. One man told PAN Friday that where, it’s an issue,” he said. “I just the line up at the White Rock don’t think that’s a practical solution.” depot – located in South Surrey in the 15400Canada Post spokesperson Anick Losier block of 24 Avenue – was 10 to 12 people long. declined to confirm if video surveillance is “There’s at least one situation every day,” Gale among measures being considered by a task said, referring to times when managers are force established to deal with the issue. She called to deal with upset customers. cited concern that disclosing any of the preHe appealed to residents to have patience. ventative tactics could inadvertently end up “We know there’s lots of lineups,” he said. helping the culprits. “The staff that are working there are doing A Surrey RCMP spokesperson said only that their best. They have nothing to do with the “all possibilities” are being explored to improve break-ins, so please don’t yell at them.” mail safety, and that an officer was to meet with He suggested people with concerns to contact a Canada Post security representative this week. their MPs.

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Olson ‘acted as a vigilante of sorts’ i from page 4 Evidence of the latter were among mitigating factors in determining an appropriate sentence. Gillespie cited more than 20 letters of support received for Olson that describe a selfless person who spent her own money on dog-welfare efforts. Olson’s sister said Olson “guided her to be an upstanding human being.” Gillespie also noted that Olson was highly regarded in her profession – from which she had to take early retirement, after her actions led to a criminal record. While Gillespie found Olson was not remorseful, she said she did not consider her lack of remorse an aggravating factor. Aggravating factors included that the offences were commit-

ted over a lengthy period of time, involved “a high degree of planning” and that the risk of harm to others “was not insignificant.” “The accused has chosen to take the law in her own hands and as a result, acted as a vigilante of sorts,” Gillespie said. “The actions were deliberate, planned, and Miss Olson knew… that she was breaking the law.” A total of 38 dog-theft-related charges were laid. Olson pleaded guilty to four; the remainder are expected to be stayed. Olson said outside court that she continues to receive threats in connection with a statement made about her in a media release issued by the RCMP, which indicated she had been taking the dogs for profit.

(Gillespie, in her reasons, noted there was “no evidence that there was ever any money made by Miss Olson for doing this.”) Olson said she has filed a complaint against the police, but “they will never be held accountable for that statement.” Olson – who has since moved to Langley – pledged to return to legitimate dog-rescue efforts, and to focus on changing cruelty-toanimal legislation. As well, she has written a book, Gone to the Dogs, that she hopes will one day be made into a movie. Noting “hundreds and thousands of taxpayer dollars” had been spent on her case, Olson said it will be “up to the public to decide if this was a really valid use of their money.”

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After returning from vacation, White Rock Coun. Helen Fathers had more than a few questions about what had gone on at council during her absence. Fathers – who doubles as the executive director for the White Rock Farmers’ Market, which is held in Miramar Village Plaza – was notified while on vacation last month that city council rescinded the exemption previously approved for the market to begin setup at 7 a.m. While she notes that she “completely understands” noise complaints, it was the process in which the decision came about that has been a sticking point. “Honestly, the time is fine, it’s no problem. We’ll change our advertising. The problem is the (lack) of communication and deception that went on,” she said last week. “In regards to the complaints, this is the bit that I don’t understand. In 2014, the president of the market met twice with the strata in July and August and again in December. Everything was fine, we have it in writing, and we do that every year.” Something happened between December to January, Father’s noted, but what that was is unclear to the market organizers. “I don’t understand why the

strata wouldn’t contact and we go to the market the market,” she said. site, I pick up the garFathers said she was bage by hand… I mean, also confused by Mayor this is the kind of stuff Wayne Baldwin’s comthat we have to deal with ments encouraging reloover the last year.” cation of the market to She also noted combehind Central Plaza and plaints made by Annaissues with closing Rusble would come via his sell Avenue to accommoemail address as execuHelen Fathers date the weekly event. tive director of the South councillor She notes there are Surrey & White Rock no other suitable locaChamber of Commerce, tions in White Rock, and that making it hard to “know really the 15-year-old market jumps what capacity he’s complaining through “the regulated hoops in – as a (Miramar) resident or a that the city gives out to us.” member of the chamber?” “I’m so acutely aware of trying Annable told Peace Arch News to do the best we can. Obviously, Friday that “most emphatically, with the position I’m in, I’m even my comments about the farmers’ more anal retentive than other market was made by me solely as people, because I’m aware there is director of the Miramar ‘A’ strata a target on my back,” she said. council. My comments have Fathers noted there were red nothing to do with the chamber.” flags around council’s decision Fathers noted that the market’s to move the market’s set-up to 8 organizers have received “a lot of a.m., including the original com- emails, a lot of phone calls and a plaint by strata president Cliff lot of comments and people are Annable, a former city councillor putting the dots together.” who ran for office in November. “And they’re asking, ‘what’s going “Mr. Annable, constantly on?’ and I don’t know the answer throughout 2014, was on the to that,” she said. “Council’s made market, taking pictures… and the decision and I totally respect on two occasions he emailed me that, it just means I get to sleep an saying ‘look there is garbage on extra hour on Sunday mornings. the streets,’ Fathers said. “So at “But it begs the question, was 8:30 at night, because I’m so pet- this talked about before the elecrified of the consequences, I get tion? In what arena was this dismy daughter and my husband, cussed?”

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ealtors, prospective homebuyers and sellers, and others can stop hoping that B.C.’s property-transfer tax (PTT) will be discontinued. It’s never going to happen. The reason? It’s a major cash cow for the provincial government, needed to balance the budget and there’s nowhere else to raise that large chunk of cash without raising personal and corporate income taxes, and that’s not on for the BC Liberals. Premier Christy Clark is proud of what she says is the country’s lowest tax rate, so this kind of special tax, that only hits buyers of property, is not going anytime soon, even though, as Clark herself says, it’s a drag on the economy. Here’s how it shakes down, according to a recent article by Black Press regional reporter Jeff Nagel: The PTT consists of one per cent charged on the first $200,000 of a property’s value and two per cent after that. That means for a $600,000 house, $10,000 is due every time it changes hands. This handy little calculation is not just a painful hit to the pocket book when purchasing a home – it’s a major source of revenue, generating $1.04 billion in 2014. Don’t think that’s a lot of cash? Well, consider that the PTT raises significantly more than forestry – formerly the province’s number-one industry – which only brings in about $757 million; or natural-gas royalties, which at $542 million, generate about half of what the PTT does. These revenue numbers are interesting for another reason: They show how important real estate is to B.C.’s ongoing financial solidity. Without a strong real-estate market, helped, no doubt, by record-low interest rates, the provincial coffers would be much poorer. The province also benefits from rising property values and while there are exemptions for family transfers and first-time home buyers, it appears the property-transfer tax is a necessary evil that raises millions to cover basic provincial services. A strong real-estate industry and increased property values, especially in single-family homes, are therefore critical to government budgeting – at least for now. So unless the much-vaunted LNG industry or another economic sector can provide a windfall, the PTT is here to stay.

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oney ran like water in the 2014 the election. Surrey civic election. Business contributors were primarily Never before has there been developers, realtors and builders, but such an expensive election campaign. there was a broad spectrum of other While it is hard to come up businesses who donated to the Frank Bucholtz with the total amount spent, an campaign. evening poring over campaign The money Surrey First raised disclosure statements indicates was spent on advertising (about that somewhere around $1.6 $450,000); wages (more than $300,000) and, interestingly, million was spent on the race for research and polling. This last Surrey council. category ate up almost $163,000 The statements are located on in funds. Elections BC’s website, and the Given that this was proclaimed information shines a spotlight on as a three-way race for mayor the cost of running a campaign and a fight for control of council, in a large city like Surrey. the high spending on polling It also demonstrates just how isn’t surprising. It, undoubtedly, deeply candidates depend on guided a great deal of some of the developers and other businesses advertising. for funds. If the campaigns had Surrey First spent heavily in the final been financed solely by individuals, week of the campaign, pulling out its spending would have been about onenot-so-secret weapon – outgoing mayor fifth of the actual amount spent. Dianne Watts, who remained very Surrey First, which won every seat on popular and clearly helped drive voters to council, spent by far the most – close the Surrey First candidates. to $1.2 million. Of that total, more than Surrey First won by a landslide, and $900,000 was contributed by businesses the final push played a big role in its and other corporations, with another success. While the candidates all helped, $37,664 from unions. Watts was by far the biggest name – even The two unions putting in funds were the Canadian Union of Public Employees though she wasn’t on the ballot. One Surrey, headed by mayoral and the International Association of Fire candidate Barinder Rasode, spent more Fighters. Both represent city employees than $300,000 on its campaign. Donations and had a major stake in the outcome of

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came mainly from corporations and unions, although there were some significant personal donations as well. Former mayor Doug McCallum’s Safe Surrey Coalition, which ran four candidates for council along with McCallum for mayor, spent much less – about $93,000. McCallum himself contributed much of its financial resources – more than $43,000. Both the Rasode and McCallum campaigns also spent funds on research and polling, but far less than Surrey First did. Rasode spent close to $50,000 and McCallum spent just under $16,000. It was clearly one of the most significant Surrey elections in the past 20 years. At stake was Watts’ legacy and her contributions to the city, as both McCallum and Rasode wanted to go in different directions. There were major issues, such as crime and policing, and there was significant public interest. Voter turnout, at about 35 per cent, was up as well. The huge amount spent illustrates the enormous challenges of campaigning in a city that is as large as Surrey. Its diversity, with many eligible voters speaking languages other than English, adds even more challenges to campaigning. It is important to know just how expensive the election was and who contributed to the various candidates. Disclosure makes for more transparency. Council watchers will pay attention to decisions made in the next four years, and will be able to refer to disclosures if necessary. Frank Bucholtz writes Thursdays for the Peace Arch News. He is the editor of the Langley Times.

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Editor: Re: Time for one last question, Feb. 19 editorial. Your editorial, although wellargued, fails to inform the reader that question period is not available to citizens in the vast majority of cities within Metro Vancouver. All the brouhaha surrounding question period’s termination in White Rock – from front-page headlines to an editorial – one would think democracy itself has been eliminated. In theory, I have always favoured a venue where residents can put questions to council. However, as in our House of Commons, it is called “question period” and, unfortunately, not “answer period,” so its effectiveness and usefulness is being completely overrated. I have long thought there has to be a more effective way to approach councillors in a less intimidating, more constructive fashion. Instead of fussing over the end of question period, I see this as an opportunity to implement the idea of ‘office hours’ for councillors, where not only questions can be posed but, more importantly, where different points of view can be expressed. It is a shame that your editorial did not offer a more positive, thoughtful option. Hannah Newman, White Rock Q It is sad to watch the slow death of democracy in White Rock. The councillors we elected last November now wish to eliminate an important democratic mechanism: the council-meeting question period. Some members of council say it is of no value, that people do not make use of the question period. The new system will require a formal application a week before the next council meeting – perhaps long after council has made its decision. Question period is in place to keep politicians honest by those who wish to ask uncomfortable questions of them. During the term, significant development proposals will redefine our community. Important decisions about the future of White Rock will be made. The elimination of question period will give council a blank cheque by removing an extremely important democratic mechanism. Ron Eves, White Rock

Editor: I live in Alberta and come out here four times a year on business. I read in the paper how White Rock wants to build up so they can bring in more people for more tax

dollars. It reminds me of a cattle farm; you can only put so many cows on an acre of land before they start to do harm. If you stop bringing more people in, you would not need more tax dollars. You should think about preserving your small-town look. It would appeal to the tourist more. As for Surrey, I read that they are going to spend $200,000 to $300,000 to try to get a ‘yes’ vote.

What a waste. Don’t they think people are smart enough to make up their own mind? I don’t understand why they didn’t put light rail down the centre of the freeway, over the bridge and meet up with your SkyTrain. They could have gone all the way to Langley or further. I guess I am not very smart. Oh well, at least you have the nice weather. Terry Sauer, Alberta

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Swaying us with our own money Editor: Re: Surrey earmarks up to $300,000 for ‘yes’, Feb. 17. First I was upset that the election gave Mayor Linda Hepner and her team unrestricted power with no independent voices on council. Then, contrary to fiscal promises, they will add levies and extra fees to exceed their tax-increase promises. And now they will waste up to $300,000 of our money to promote a ‘yes’ vote so an already financially incompetent TransLink can waste even more of our money than they already have. Citizens of Surrey, please vote ‘no’, and even more importantly, remember this at the next civic election. It is your money that TransLink and Hepner are wasting. Bernhard Dandyk, Surrey Q As a taxpaying resident of Surrey, I find it disturbing and undemocratic that the City of Surrey is spending as much as $300,000 of taxpayers’ dollars to fund the publicity for their partisan ‘yes’ position in the upcoming transit referendum. It is clear from recent polls, letters to the editor and from spotty attendance at pro-‘yes’ events that a significant percentage of residents do not support the proposed 0.5 per cent increase to our provincial sales tax to fund TransLink’s upcoming projects. The funds being used to pay for the city’s ‘yes’ campaign are derived from the taxes collected from residents, some of whom are in the ‘yes’ camp in the referendum, and some who are in the ‘no’ camp. I have not made a final decision on how I will vote,

but you can be sure that bloated TransLink executives’ salaries and an empty $4-million parking lot in South Surrey will likely be playing a major role in my decision. Perhaps Mayor Linda Hepner and council would be personally willing to dig into their own pockets instead of ours to fund their upcoming publicity campaign? Carl Katz, Surrey Q I find it offensive as a taxpayer of Surrey to have the newly elected mayor using revenue to fund her personal agenda to vote ‘yes’ on the referendum. This is a democracy, or as close to one that we know, to influence the voters. How dare she… Is this new mayor going to use these tactics every time she wants a development passed? Maybe she should have used the $200K for Surrey’s lacking and failing infrastructure. Toni Belich, Surrey Q I have difficulty when the mayor of Surrey wants to spend $300,000 of our tax money on promoting an increase of 0.5 per cent in the PST. The main reason that I am opposed is that the money will not go to Surrey, but to the champagne-socialist mayor to build an expensive underground metro to UBC. By the time it is built, Surrey will be the biggest city in B.C. and still the worst-served by TransLink. The sensible vote is ‘no’ for our residents. Let’s look for a capable CEO and board first for that organization. Unfortunately, I voted for the Surrey mayor. Adrian Parsons, Surrey

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A former Surrey man who was deported after spending three years in jail for a rape he didn’t commit is suing the provincial and federal governments, the RCMP and lawyers in the case. Gurdev Singh Dhillon was found guilty of sexual assault in 2005 and was extradited to India after his release from prison. However, in 2013, a B.C. Criminal Justice Branch investigation concluded there had been a “miscarriage of justice” after it was determined DNA evidence was withheld that exonerated him.

In addition to the B.C. minister of justice and the federal attorney general, defendants named in Dhillon’s civil claim filed in B.C. Supreme Court Feb. 16 include an RCMP investigator, the Crown prosecutor and Dhillon’s former defence lawyer. At trial in 2004, the victim testified she was driven to a Surrey basement suite by two males she described as “East Indian.” A third man was in the suite, she said, identifying Dhillon as the owner. Dhillon’s lawsuit alleges the victim was influenced to change her statement to identify Dhillon as her attacker, and DNA analysis

was not forwarded to defence. The document alleges the minister of justice failed to inform Dhillon the case was under special review or that they’d matched the DNA to someone else. The allegations have not been proven in court. The suit says Dhillon “lost everything” as a result of the wrongful conviction; his wife of three years left him, his daughter became estranged, he lost his job as a millworker and was stripped of his permanent residency. The suit says he is now a rural farmer “with few economic prospects” in a Punjab-region village.

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t first glance, Breena, Lola and Yuki donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t appear to do a whole lot at the Semiahmoo Library on Thursday afternoons. But for the children who read to them, the canine trio are the calming influence that make the words flow smoother with every passing week. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very successful, I see kids coming back and back and they are getting better and better,â&#x20AC;? said Eva Hompoth, a White Rock resident who volunteers with her shepherd/husky/wolf Lola in the Paws 4 Stories program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You go there, and you cannot do anything but smile.â&#x20AC;? The St. John Ambulance program â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which the library dubs â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Dog Talesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x201C; provides certified therapy dogs that have been evaluated as suitable â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;tutorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; for children. Their non-judgmental presence â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t correct grammar, or pronunciation, nor make any assumptions on the choice of book â&#x20AC;&#x201C; has been found to help young children improve their reading skills. By simply being there, oftentimes with their heads resting on their studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; laps, the dogs boost confidence and reduce Tracy Holmes photo stress the children may be feeling Erwin Ma, 6, reads with canine volunteer Yuki (a Maremma) and Carrie Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sullivan during Dog Tales at Semiahmoo Library last Thursday. over the task. Jaime Viruete said he could see year-old could practise her at the library a habit for the past He said after that he likes the Guildford branches. immediately that Lola put his son, English. three weeks. Their mom, Adriana opportunity because â&#x20AC;&#x153;sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cute.â&#x20AC;? Carrie Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sullivan has Diego, at ease. The seven-yearBorn in Korea, Katie has only Massbie, said the boys love to read For Sebastian, 10, the experience participated at Semiahmoo old didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hesitate to plunk down lived in Canada for two years, and adore dogs, so the program is also all about the dogs. Library with her six-year-old and share Robert Munschâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Smelly said Kim, who graduated from offers the best of both worlds. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I like itâ&#x20AC;Ś cuz theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re like so Maremma, Yuki, since the Socks with the gentle listener. Semiahmoo Secondary then spent â&#x20AC;&#x153;They connect with the dogs,â&#x20AC;? adorable and cute and you get to program started. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was nice, and it was a cute 15 years in Korea. Massbie said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I like the fact that read with them,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love doing it and she does, dog,â&#x20AC;? Diego said after. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just starting to they have the opportunity to read Youth services librarian Ginny too,â&#x20AC;? Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sullivan said. â??I like the fact Viruete said his son learn how to read,â&#x20AC;? said to someone else and not just me Aho said Dog Tales launched at The library is not the only is a good reader, but that they have the Kim. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She was so eager or by themselves.â&#x20AC;? the Semiahmoo Library a year place she and Yuki offer comfort. needs practice and Massbie noted the reading ago, and has become so popular, In fact, all four dogs who lend opportunity to read to go read to a dog.â&#x20AC;? can be a bit shy about to someone else and Katie spent her time program also helps Nicko come there are days when not all of the an ear at the library â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Â standard reading in front of Thursday reading out of his shell. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s typically young readers who turn out can poodle Bentley couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make it not just me or by people. With Lola, â&#x20AC;&#x153;he David Steinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m My â&#x20AC;&#x153;pretty shy,â&#x20AC;? she said. be accommodated. Thursday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; also have experience themselves.â?&#x17E; doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get judged or Own Dog to Breena, a â&#x20AC;&#x153;But when heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s here, he has no â&#x20AC;&#x153;We never know for sure how visiting with seniors in a hospital criticized.â&#x20AC;? Adriana Massbie four-year-old Havanese problem.â&#x20AC;? many kids weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to have,â&#x20AC;? environment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Right away, he was who volunteers with During the most recent session Aho said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have had to turn For more information on comfortable,â&#x20AC;? he said. owner Heidi Bromley. â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Â each lasts about 15 minutes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; people away sometimes.â&#x20AC;? the Dog Tales program visit Su Kim brought her daughter, Brothers Nicko and Sebastian the seven-year-old read Show and The program is also offered surreylibraries.ca or call 604-592Katie, to Dog Tales so the eighthave made Thursday afternoons Tell by Robert Munsch to Breena. at the Newton, Cloverdale and 6900.

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Peninsula Productions tackles a 1980s classic

Magnolias covers all emotional bases Alex Browne

Arts Reporter

requently heartwarming – but just as frequently heart-wrenching – Robert Harling’s celebrated ensemble piece, Steel Magnolias, comes to the stage of the Coast Capital Playhouse next week (opening March 4) in all its 1980s-costumed, big-haired, Southern-accented glory. The ‘steel magnolias’ of the play – presented locally courtesy of Peninsula Productions and director Wendy Bollard – are the core regular patrons of Truvy’s in-home beauty parlour in a small Louisiana community. Film and TV writer Harling drew on personal experiences in his own family to create his only stage play, which premiered in 1987. His gift to audiences has been to create six enduring, rounded, real and relatable female characters. More than just grist for the dramatic mill, their conversational exchanges – whether comic, touching, ludicrous, bittersweet or tinged with tragedy – are the very stuff of life itself. There’s sassy, wise Truvy herself (Carrie Anne Fleming); her eager, shy assistant Annelle (Sarah Green); wealthy widow Clairee (Robyn Bradley); town curmudgeon Ouiser (Barbara Pollard); career woman M’Lynn (Lori Tych) and her pretty daughter, Shelby (Becky Hachey), giddy with the all the excitement of her imminent wedding. There may be bickering and differences on the issues that confront them during this emotional roller-coaster – but underlying it all is the genuine love and respect each of the characters has for the others. Naturally, such a play stands or falls on the creation of a viable

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Becky Hachey (centre), as Shelby, is surrounded by fellow ‘magnolias’ (clockwise from left) Sarah Green, Robyn Bradley, Lori Tych, Barbara Pollard and Carrie Anne Fleming. on-stage ensemble to bring the women to life, but Bollard said she was delighted by her choices very early in the rehearsal process. “I wanted to cast not just great actors, but also people I knew were team players,” she said in a recent between-rehearsals conversation with players Green, Fleming and Bradley. “There are no divas – there’s none of that energy at all,” noted Bradley, who added the actors’ commitment to the play and their characters

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was evident from the first readthrough – and the group dynamic soon mirrored the camaraderie in the script. “I knew it was going to be good,” said Fleming, who comes to the play from an extensive background in film and TV work. “But it’s better than I hoped for – we’ve all bonded really quickly.” “I love the story,” Green added. “I was dying to be part of this.” “After directing Waiting For The Parade (a Second World War

homefront drama presented by Peninsula Productions in 2011) I wanted to direct another play that was all women,” Bollard said. “To get to do Steel Magnolias is even better than I’d imagined. “(Harling’s script) is a love letter to women and what we’re capable of – that really comes across in the play. There’s no dissing of women here; no stereotypes.” But men aren’t treated as an easy target either, Bollard said. “Harling is honest about how

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men have disappointed these women. But you also learn how some men have come into their lives and been good guys.” Green, Fleming and Bradley agreed that they’ve all enjoyed getting to know – and like – the characters they’re playing. “Annelle has quite the journey – one of the biggest journeys in the play,” Green said. “She’s quite a shy person, looking for love and acceptance at the beginning of the play – but she’s also looking for herself.” “Truvy’s a total rock star,” Fleming said. “Wendy’s pushing me to be even bigger – it’s a wonderful opportunity to do all the stuff I cut out in film and TV.” “Carrie Anne and I did a film together 10 years ago,” Bollard said. “I wanted to work with her again and this was the perfect opportunity.” Bradley said she’s enjoying the emotional depth of the recentlywidowed Clairee, who is trying to come to terms with life without her husband. “Their relationship with each other was really special – it defined who she was,” she said. “Now, she’s finding a way to try new things, experience new experiences and redefine herself.” “You see these women at different ages and different stages of their lives – you watch them get through the different things they’re going through,” said Fleming. “You learn so much about being a human – and that helps you as an actor.” Steel Magnolias runs until March 14 at the Coast Capital Playhouse (1532 Johnston Rd.) Tickets ($25/20) are available from 604-536-7535 or www. peninsula productions.com

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Huge dragons and lions swept into the gym, students danced with lanterns and played ancient instruments and there were an abundance of colourful costumes last Thursday, as Chantrell Creek Elementary presented its most elaborate Chinese New Year celebration yet. Principal Deborah Thorvaldson was quick to credit the input of many school

families in making the event so spectacular – including preparing thousands of traditional dumplings for the whole school population. “Since I came to the school four years ago, we’ve celebrated Chinese New Year each year, but this was, by far, the biggest event,” Thorvaldson told Peace Arch News, following an assembly in which many participated in a variety of performances in a swift-paced show MC’d by students Jordan

Routenberg and Angela Li. In addition to the Grand Dragon Entrance (kindergarten students) and the Lion Dance (Grade 6 students) both accompanied by percussionists from Grade 5 and 6, there were several musical performances of traditional Chinese melodies by senior student soloists. These included cellist Louis Li, Gu Zheng (zither) player Grace Chen, Hulusi flute player Colin Chen and violinist Kimberly Kim.

Among guest performers, Chinese opera singer Hui Ma sang a stirring Anthem of the Yangtze River and Jessica Wang performed a complex changingmasks dance traditional to the Sichuan Opera. Students from several grades performed a lively red lantern dance symbolizing joy and vitality, while additional spectacle was added by a fashion show of historic Tang Dynasty styles, modelled by Grade 7 students and parents.

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Record registrations for annual event

Thousands at jazz festival Alex Browne Arts Reporter

More than 2,000 band students from Surrey and other schools across the Pacific Northwest were involved in the 33rd annual Envision Financial Jazz Festival last week at Sullivan Heights Secondary. Surrey schools spokesperson David Connop Price said “record” registrations this year led to adding another performance venue in the school. The library joined the gym, the band room and the main

auditorium in the Bell Performing Arts Centre as locations for workshops, judging and final evening performances. Among schools with bands attending were three from Washington State, as well as Wellington Secondary in Nanaimo. Wellington (directed by Carmella Luvisotto) won the laurels for best senior band at the event. Matthew McNair Secondary, from Richmond, took top honours for best junior/senior band of the festival (directed by Jan Berman), while John-

ston Heights Secondary claimed best Surrey junior/senior band (directed by David Fullerton). Semiahmoo Secondary’s Grade 9 group, directed by Dagan Lowe, was judged the best junior band and best Surrey junior band. St. Thomas More Secondary, from Burnaby, won best senior vocal jazz group (directed by Johnson Lui), while Walnut Grove Secondary, from Langley, claimed the prize for best junior/senior vocal jazz group (directed by Michael Angell).

Art-rental program launches This weekend provides the first opportunity to view and select paintings, sculpture and other artworks in Semiahmoo Arts’ new art-rental program. The first selection of locally created art offered through the program will be displayed from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Semiahmoo Arts building (adjacent to the rink)

in White Rock’s Centennial Park. The program is a great chance to ‘test drive” art to see if it suits your decor and taste, Semiahmoo Arts director Greg Smith said – and a monthly rental at three per cent of the value of each work is far less of a commitment than an outright purchase. A rent-to-own option is also available, he said, and the first

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Totems, Panthers break provincial hoops slumps

Southridge places 3rd in Fraser Valley

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Storm rally to snag last B.C. berth

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A pair of long droughts in basketball have ended at a pair of Surrey high schools. The Lord Tweedsmuir Panthers and Semiahmoo Totems have clinched berths to next month’s Senior Boys 4A B.C. Championship Tournament, ending dry spells that had lasted for decades. The Lord Tweedsmuir Panthers are going to the championship tournament in the highest tier for the first time since 1953. “It’s been building for a few years now,” said Tweedsmuir athletic director Brien Gemmell. “I actually thought we had a better shot in 2012, but we ran into some injuries. “They (Panthers) went to Nova Scotia in the first week of February, and it was minus -25 so they were together a lot. That team building really worked. That, and getting healthy and peaking at the right time.” The Panthers were seeded 10th for the 16-team playoff, but pulled off two upsets to reach the semifinal round and assure themselves of a top four placing. Six teams from the Fraser Valley advance to the BC Championships March 11-14 at the Langley Events Centre. Lord Tweedsmuir defeated the Earl Marriott Mariners 93-41 in a sudden-death game last Wednesday (Feb. 18), then surprised the Pitt Meadows Marauders 80-77 at Walnut Grove Secondary in Langley on Friday. In the quarterfinal round Monday night, the Panthers stunned the host Walnut Grove Gators 75-68 to reach the final four. Iqwinder Gill, Anthony Kucharek and Justin Mason were the leading scorers against the Gators. “The kids know what they’ve done,” said Panthers head coach Raj Bagry. “But it’s bigger than they realize. It’s been 63 years, right? “And it’s not just six or seven guys. One of our goals was to use our bench more. And after the trip to Nova Scotia, they’re playing not for themselves, but for everyone around them.” For Semiahmoo, it’s been 38 years since the Totems qualified for the provincial championship tournament. “The kids are pretty excited, this has i see page 24

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Southridge’s Emily Schenk (right) guards a Graham Grizzlies ball-carrier during a Fraser Valley playoff contest last week. The Storm finished third and qualified for senior AA girls provincials.

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The Southridge Storm overcame a first-round loss to win three consecutive games and snare the final berth to the B.C. Senior AA girls high school basketball championships. The Storm, ranked fourth among the eight teams competing for three berths at last week’s Fraser Valley championships hosted by Holy Cross Regional High School, fell 57-54 to the G.W. Graham Grizzlies last Wednesday. One loss away from having their season come to an end, the Storm rebounded for a 61-37 victory over the Pitt Meadows Marauders on Thursday, outlasted the Samuel Robertson Technical Titans 62-60 Friday night, then blew past G.W. Graham in a rematch Saturday night, clinching third place in the tournament with a convincing 74-51 triumph. “It’s always a gong show when you have to go through the war of attrition, knowing you need to win to extend your season. And we played our best game of the year in the last game,” said Storm coach Paul Chiarenza. Stephanie Pak led the way for Southridge Saturday, netting 24 points and adding seven rebounds. Emily Schenk had a strong all-around game, scoring 16 points to go with seven assists, six rebounds and five steals. Katie Punia contributed eight points and eight assists. Punia was a first team all-star selection, with Schenk and Pak earning second-team honours. The top-seed Holy Cross Crusaders won the tournament.

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Hoops i from page 23 been a long time coming,” said Totems coach Edward Lefurgy. “But it didn’t come out of the blue. We could have done it last year, and this group has been to the provincials before at the Grade 10 level.” Seeded seventh, the Totems blew past their first two opponents at the Fraser Valley tournament. They pummeled the W.J. Mouat Hawks 104-66 last Friday, then surprised the Holy Cross Crusaders 112-68 at Holy Cross High School Monday. Lefurgy credited the huge offensive output to the team’s strong defensive play, noting “we’re getting a lot of stops, so we’re getting the ball more.” Brian Spanier with 29 points, and Patrick Dujmovic with 25, were the top scorers. Lefurgy was impressed by the play of Grade 10 call-up Brian Wallack, who scored 10 points and “came in and competed.” The Panthers and Totems will play in a semifinal game tomorrow at 8:15 p.m. at the Langley Events Centre, and the winner will play for a Fraser Valley title Saturday. Four other Surrey schools are among eight teams in the consolation bracket seeking the fifth and sixth berths from the Fraser Valley to the provincials. The Tamanawis Wildcats, Holy Cross, Panorama Ridge Thunder and North Surrey Spartans play today (Thursday), each needing two wins to qualify.

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Playing in his final BC Hockey League game ever in his home rink Sunday, Surrey Eagles’ captain Ben Vikich went out with a bang. The 20-year-old Peninsula native had a three-point night – capped with an assist on Spencer Unger’s overtime winner – to lead his team to a 4-3 win over the visiting Cowichan Capitals. A day earlier, the Eagles held the playoff-bound Prince George Spruce Kings in check, playing the northern B.C. squad to a 1-1 tie. But Sunday – which was also the final home game for outgo-

ing Eagles Joe and Brian Drapluk, Christian Short and Andy Chugg – was the highlight, as Surrey earned the two points thanks to a big second period. After Cowichan went up 1-0 late in the first period on a goal from Skylar Pacheco, the visitors doubled the lead just over six minutes into the second when Rylan Bechtel beat goaltender Daniel Davidson on the power play. But the resilient home team clawed its way back with three goals in under five minutes – Lucas Stratford, Vikich and Joe Drapluk each scored in succession. Trailing 3-2 in the final frame, the Caps tied the game 4:12 into

the third, and the deadlock stood until extra time, when Unger sent the fans home happy when he converted a Vikich pass and fired home the winning goal. “Absolutely no better feeling (than) playing my last ever home game… and getting the big OT win and first star!” Vikich said after the game, via Twitter. It was the second game of the weekend in which the Eagles earned at least one point – a rarity in what has been a tough season for the South Surrey-based squad. On Friday, the Eagles and Spruce Kings played to a defensively tight 1-1 deadlock that even overtime couldn’t solve.

Olympian to highlight skating show The White Rock-South Surrey Skating Club is set to host its annual show – Fantasy on Ice – this Saturday evening at South Surrey Arena. The ice show will feature nearly 200 skaters of all ages and

skill levels, and will be highlighted by a performance from Canadian Olympian and 2015 Canadian senior men’s bronze medallist Liam Firus. For more information on the show, email info@wrsssc.com or

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GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS NCP AREA # 2 (SUNNYSIDE HEIGHTS) FERGUS SANITARY PUMP STATION AND FORCEMAIN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the intention of the City Council of the City of Surrey, pursuant to Section 210, 212(2) and 213 of the Community Charter S.B.C. 2003, c.26, to initiate a Local Area Service in Grandview Heights Neighbourhood Concept Plan (NCP) Area # 2 (Sunnyside Heights). The details of the Local Area Service are as follows: Description of the work

Fergus Sanitary Pump Station and Forcemain – Fergus Sanitary Pump Station to be located on 168 Street near 14 Avenue; and an associated Forcemain to connect the pump station to the existing gravity sanitary sewer at 160 Street and 24 Avenue.

Boundaries of the Local Service Area: Estimated costs of the work: Portion to be recovered as a Local Area Service Charge: Method of Cost Recovery: P ayment due date for the Local Area Service Charge:

See sketch below $11.1 million $2.86 million out of the total estimated cost of $11.1 million. Full payment of the Charge plus the accrued interest at the payment due date. No payment is required until the time of Development. Development includes rezoning, subdivision, consolidation, development permit, service connection application, development variance permit*, and building permit*.

*An exemption will be given if an existing building on the property is demolished and rebuilt, or if a development variance permit is taken out on an existing building for renovation or rebuild, without connecting to the City sanitary sewer system.

Council may proceed with this Local Area Service unless a petition against the Local Area Service is presented within 30 days after the notice has been given in accordance with the Community Charter, Section 94. In order for a petition against this Local Area Service to be certified as sufficient and valid, the petition must be signed by owners of parcels that in total represent at least 50% of the parcels that would be subject to the local service tax, and the persons signing must be the owners of parcels that in total represent at least 50% of the assessed value of land and improvements that would be subject to the local service tax. The City will send out the petition letters to the residents in the benefitting area. An Open House has been scheduled on Thursday March 5, 2015 at 7:00 pm at Pacific Heights Elementary School (17148 26 Avenue). Doors will open at 6:30 pm

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CITY OF SURREY NOTICE OF 2015 PARCEL TAX ROLL REVIEW PANEL MEETING TAKE NOTICE THAT the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel meeting will be held on, MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. in the Councillors’ Meeting Room at the City Hall, 13450 104 Avenue, Surrey, B.C. The Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel, in accordance with Section 204 of the Community Charter, S.B.C. 2003, c.26 will consider and deal with the Parcel Tax Roll and Local Service Tax Rolls, and is limited to a review and correction of the Assessment Rolls (properties included in the Bylaw listed below) as to: • An error or omission respecting a name or address on the parcel tax roll; • An error or omission respecting the inclusion of a parcel; • An error or omission respecting the taxable area or the taxable frontage of a parcel; and/or • An exemption that has been improperly allowed or disallowed. The Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel will not hear an appeal unless written notice has been made to the City Collector at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the sitting of the Review Panel by 4:30 P.M. on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2015. The 2015 Parcel Tax Roll will be available for inspection at the front counter of the Property and Payment Services Section at Surrey City Hall between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Local Service Tax By-law: Local Area Service Water Main Extension (Project 1211-901) Bylaw, 2011, No.17488, and amendments thereto. Local Area Service Sewer Main Extension (Project 4711-903) Bylaw, 2012, No. 17599, and amendments thereto. Parcel Tax By-law: Cultural and Recreational Parcel Tax Bylaw, 2015, No. 18395 For more information, please call the Property and Payment Services Section at 604-591-4181.

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FRASER VALLEY REAL ESTATE BOARD

The local realtors featured here are the honoured 10% of the 2,757 total realtors in the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board. In the White Rock and South Surrey area, these realtors qualified, and are shown here in order of 2014 standings.

MICHAEL GRAHAME

MICHAEL IRELAND

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. 604-531-1111 #1 in HomeLife White Rock. 2014 Chairman’s Club Member, 2014 Master Medallion Club Member www.mikegrahame.com

RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty 604-541-4888 #1 in RE/MAX White Rock & South Surrey. Over 900 satisfied clients. Top 1% FVREB 2014. Thanks to our valued clients. www.michaelireland.ca

GARY McGRATTEN, PREC Sutton Group West Coast Realty 604-671-4190 Ocean View Specialist. Thank you to all my clients who have put their trust in me! www.mcgratten.com

BLAIR MILLER RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty 604-541-4888 Thanks for 32 great years. “I still make house calls.”

BILL MORRIS RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty 604-314-7927 Thank you to my clients for this achievement. I am never too busy for your referrals. www.billmorris.ca

SUSAN VOLLMER RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty 604-541-4888 With appreciation to my clients and fellow realtors.

PAUL QUINN

BEEBE CLINE

The Top Producer #1 Sales Volume - RE/MAX #1 Income Earner - RE/MAX Not Medallion Points Overnight Success in 34 years

Hugh & McKinnon Realty 604-830-7458 If it’s Important to You... It’s Important to Me www.whiterocklifestyles.com

MONICA DAHL

BERNIE SCHOLZ

KARIN WHITE

MICHELLE PERREAULT

RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty 604-541-4888 www.dahlhomesbc.com 8 Consecutive Years Master Medallion Thanking clients & associates for your continued support.

HomeLife Bernie Scholz Agencies 604-531-1111 Thank you to all my great clients and colleagues for a successful year. www.berniescholz.com

Sutton Group West Coast Realty 604-538-8888 To all my clients, family & friends, thank you for a successful year, I appreciate your referrals & continued support. www.karinwhitehomes.com

Sutton Group West Coast Realty 604-728-2817 www.michelle perreault.com My deepest and sincerest gratitude to all my clients, family and colleagues for your continued support and referrals!

LULU SORBARA RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty 604-541-4888 Recipient of RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement Award, 21 Year Medallion Club. Thanks to all my clients. www.PeninsulaPropertyShop.com

GREG LOCK, PREC

TODD ANTIFAEV

CINDY RUSSELL

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. 604-531-1111 • cell 604-418-4095 Chairmans Club Member. Top 5% of Realtors in Canada. Thank you to my clients for your support & referrals. www.lockrealestate.ca

HomeLife Benchmark Realty Corp. 604-531-1111 “Making Your Move Easier” 17 Years Master Medallion Club www.marketing604.com

RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty 604-803-1904 “Cindy Sells!” Creating Real Estate Magic! www.bchomehunters.com

EDIE TAKAHASHI, PREC

TINA LANDERT

BRYAN BOYCE PREC

JON MOSS

Sutton Group West Coast Realty 604-538-8888 Master Medallion Award With great appreciation to my clients and friends for another amazing year! www.edietakahashi.com

HomeLife Benchmark Realty Corp. 604-833-4990 Thank you for your continued support. It is greatly appreciated.

Sutton Group West Coast Realty 604-538-8888 Sincere thanks to all my clients and friends for allowing me to serve you! www.whiterockshawn.com

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. 604-531-1111 www.marketing604.com

Congratulations MEDALLION CLUB QUALIFIERS

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FRASER VALLEY REAL ESTATE BOARD

NATASHA TAYLOR

MAUREEN FRITZ

Sutton Group West Coast Realty 778-316-4290 The Taylor Team thanks all their clients, family and friends for all their referrals, kind words and another successful year.

RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty 604-541-4888 Thank you for 28 successful years.

HomeLife Benchmark Realty 604-531-1111 President’s Club 2015 Top 5% HomeLife Canada Thanks clients for your valued support!

HEATHER LIU

SARAH DANIELS

CLIFF ARMSTRONG

LANA WU

Sutton Group West Coast Realty 778-858-6159 Thank you to those who helped me achieve this accomplishment.

Bay Realty Ltd. 604-531-4000 Thank you to all my clients for making this year a great success. SarahDaniels.ca

Sutton West Coast Realty 604-538-8888 CELL: 604-961-5160 Thanks to my clients for helping me achieve Medallion Club for the 24th consecutive year. Call anytime.

RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty 604-541-4888 Thank you to my clients for another winning year. www.LanaWu.com

CHRIS McNEILL RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty 604-541-4888 14 year Master Medallion Club Member. Thank You for your support. www.chrismcneill.ca

DANIELLE HRASKO HomeLife Benchmark Realty Corp. 604-725-9894 Another fantastic year! The credit goes to my amazing clients.

JIMMY PAI

SHAWN SMITH HomeLife Benchmark Realty 604-536-5060 Thanks to all my clients. We always appreciate your referrals.

ROB VISNJAK

HomeLife Benchmark Realty Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. 604-836-0089 604-531-1111 Thank you to all my amazing clients, Master Medallion Member. Thanks to friends & clients for your support. friends and family for a great year. info@robv.ca www.jimmypai.com

GREG FRASER

PAM MITCHELL

PHILIP DuMOULIN

RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty 604-541-4888 Very grateful for all of my wonderful clients and continued referrals.

Sotheby’s International Realty Canada 604-787-2114 www.luxurybcestates.com Thank you to all my valued clients

DAVID EVANS

MORLEY MYREN

STEWART PEDDEMORS

RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty 604-328-8250 Thanks to my clients and friends for an amazing year.

RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty 604-541-4888 Thank you to my clients for making this possible.

RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty 604-541-4888 • 604-329-6759 I am sincerely thankful for all my clients’ support. I am always at your service. www.stewartpeddemors.com

AM LAIL

GLEN KULLMAN

KATHERINE VOLWAY

Sutton Group West Coast Realty 604-347-8737 2014 Medallion Club member, 2013 Diamond Award. Thank you to all my clients for their continued support! www.Soldbyam.com

Royal LePage Northstar 604-538-2125 All my Clients, Family and Friends made this possible. Thank You.

Bay Realty Ltd. • 604-531-4000 Thank you to all my clients and colleagues for their support and friendship over the last 22 years.

Congratulations MEDALLION CLUB QUALIFIERS

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Thank you to my clients for another successful year.

KATHLEEN THOMAS

ANDREA HAKESLEY

Bay Realty Ltd. 604-531-4000 Thank you to all my clients for your continued support.

Associate Broker Sutton Group West Coast Realty 604-250-6654

JIM YOUNG Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. 604-531-1111 INVESTMENT, COMMERCIAL SALES & LEASING

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GLENN N DENNIS and d WENNIN WENNING CAI RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty 604-531-4888 #1 Team South Surrey / White Rock dollars sold 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. #1 Team Fraser Valley dollars sold 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014 www.glenndennis.com

HomeLife Benchmark Realty Ltd. • 604-531-1111 #2 Team South Surrey / White Rock - 2014 Thank you to all our clients for entrusting us with your real estate needs. www.Sasso.ca

LESLIE ZHAO and LOUISE McKNIGHT Team McKnight • Bay Realty Ltd. • 604-531-4000 Thank you to our customers. Congratulations to all the Medallion Club recipients. www.team-mcknight.com

CINDY and DAVE WALKER

JULIE and JASON FAIRHURST

STEVE and JARETT JAR RETT MERKAL

HomeLife Benchmark Realty • 604-889-5004 Top 1% MLS® Achievers 18 year Emerald Master Medallion Members www.whiterockwalker.com

Royal LePage Northstar • 604-538-2125 Thank you to our clients, who put their trust in us to get their homes sold. juliefairhurst.com

RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty • 604-802-9195 Thank you to our clients, friends and family for your referrals and continued support.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL QUALIFIERS

DREW PRETTY RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty Ltd. 778-240-9680 I enjoy making the process of buying or selling a home stress free for you and your family. ww.drewpretty.com

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Congratulations Jim Titus!

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President's Club Elite 35 Year Fraser Valley Medallion Member HomeLife Award Chairman's Club Award National HomeLife Sales Representative HomeLife Benchmark Titus Award #1 Sales Representative 24 Year Resident of South Surrey

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wishes to thank all their clients of 2014 for helping them achieve Medallion Club status! THE MEDALLION AWARD IS TO CELEBRATE THE DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT OF BEING A TOP-PRODUCING MEMBER ON THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE IN GREATER VANCOUVER

Choosing the right realtor is critical when buying or selling your home.

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NEW HOME DEVELOPMENT

At Bradley House you’re just steps to the natural amenities of Coquitlam River and Lafarge Lake, yet top schools, shops, the Evergreen Line, performing arts venues and eateries are just minutes away.

Bradley House features unparalleled location within Coquitlam Looking for a move-in ready apartment conveniently located in Coquitlam Town Centre? Look no further than Bradley House by Polygon - the latest collection of two-bedroom residences located in the master-planned community of Windsor Gate. Offering the perfect combination of convenient location and impressive interiors, Bradley House is an easy place to picture your life. “When you live at Bradley House, you’re not just a homeowner,” says sales manager Theresa Liljedahl. “You’re part of an exciting, welldesigned master-planned community that has become Central Coquitlam’s premier place to live.” A connected-community in a flourishing neighbourhood, Bradley House is only minutes away from urban amenities like Coquitlam Town Centre, with over 200 shops and services, as well as top schools like Pinetree Secondary and David Lam campus at Douglas College. You can also explore the great outdoors, with nearby Coquitlam River and Lafarge Lake, or enjoy access to endless parks. For the busy commuter, rapid transit options are readily available with the West Coast Express, and continue to expand with the Evergreen Line, expected to complete in fall 2016. This limited collection of homes showcases exceptional brick architecture and cedar detailing. Interiors are easy to love with nine-foot ceilings and open floor plans. Homes also feature designer kitchens with stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, and choice of dark or light laminate flat-panel cabinetry, as well as oversized windows and spacious decks and patios to extend your living space outside. “Residents will enjoy all the benefits of being a part of a well-established master-planned community, including membership to the exclusive

Contemporary interiors feature open plan layouts, gourmet kitchens with stone counters, stainless steel appliances and spacious decks or patios for outdoor living. Nakoma Club and its 18,000- square-feet of resort-style amenities,” says Liljedahl. “The Nakoma Club features an outdoor swimming pool, whirlpool, fully-equipped fitness studio, gymnasium, guest suites for out-of-town visitors, and an activity program that will keep you busy year-round.” With over 25,000 happy homeowners to date, Polygon is among the most well-established and highly respected home builders in British Co-

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lumbia, so it’s no wonder that Phase 1 at Bradley House sold out in less than two months. The second and final phase will launch on Saturday, February 28 at noon. The sales centre and three stunning display homes are located at 3107 Windsor Gate and is open noon to 5pm every day, except Fridays. For more information, call 604.942.8416 or visit polyhomes.com.

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HOMES AS GRAND AS THE VIEWS HUGE RESIDENCES BOASTING

The opportunity to own a spectacular, spacious White Rock home is ﬁnally here.

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Cressey’s air conditioned, 2 and 3-bedroom concrete residences are remarkable in

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Real Estate Corner

Thursday, February 26, 2015 Peace Arch News

with Derrick Sims

Personal Real Estate Corporation

Q. We are thinking of selling our home, and heard there are four critical phases of the selling process we must A.

examine with our Realtor. What are those phases?

If you’re selling your home, you need to be aware that there are four critical phases of the selling process. A mistake in any of the phases can jeopardize a fast, top-dollar sale. Here are the phases: 1) Pricing the property to ensure the likelihood of stimulating offers. Many people try to set a high price thinking they can come down later. That’s a big mistake because above-market pricing stifles showings and discourages offers of any kind, usually netting the homeowner a lower price than they planned on getting. 2) Marketing the property to attain the highest number of showings from qualified buyers. Check your Realtor’s marketing plan carefully to ensure they have the ability to do more than just place it on MLS and hold a few Open Houses. 3) Creation and Negotiation of the purchase contract. A good Realtor’s negotiating skills can make or break a purchase contract. Check their ability in these matters. 4) Managing the closing process. During this phase, your Realtor must be on top of all the closing functions: inspections, appraisals, financing, contingencies, and more. When interviewing real estate agents, make sure you address each of the four phases of the selling process. Your dialogue will be pivotal in establishing trust and a personal chemistry that is crucial between you and your Realtor.

Please Call Me with ANY Real Estate Questions at:

604.541.4888 Derrick Sims Personal Real Estate Corporation

Colonial Pacific Realty Ltd. 15414 - 24th Ave., White Rock Contributor to Children’s Miracle Network

604.541.4888 dsims@remax.net www.derricksims.com

DEDICATION • PROFESSIONALISM • SUCCESS

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OPEN HOUSES OPEN DAILY NOON-5:00 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.

#12 - 14025 NICO WYND PLACE @ $499,000 3771 NICO WYND DRIVE @ $799,000 3681 NICO WYND DRIVE @ $1,098,000 NICO WYND ESTATES is a special place to call home with ownership of 76 acres of beautiful parkland, OPEN SUNDAY walking and biking trails, challenging 9-hole golf course (two MARCH 1 free memberships), indoor pool, hot tub, 2:00 - 4:00 exercise room, tennis courts, pickle ball, full clubhouse P.M. facilities and licensed restaurant. Private marina is $1.50 ft./month for moorage. Enjoy a lifestyle that's good for the soul! Pam Mitchell 604-828-7266 RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty Ltd.

OPEN SAT. FEB. 28 1:00-3:00 P.M.

#103 - 15168 - 19TH AVENUE Two bdrm., 2 bath main floor unit with large westfacing patio at the Mint, 5 yrs. young building, centrally located, walk to Windsor Square, Semiahmoo Mall, library, pharmacy, Save-On Foods and more. Unit is located on the quiet, sunny side of the building. Rentals and pets welcome. Call for more info. Michelle Harrison 604-607-5465 Royal LePage Northstar

OPEN SAT. FEB. 28 1:00-3:00 P.M.

13440 - 16TH AVENUE • OCEAN PARK • $688,000 Stunning family home! Renovated 3 bdrms., 3 bathrooms, 1700 sq. ft. with south-facing fenced backyard on large 7200 sq. ft. lot. Two beautiful decks! Walk to schools, Ocean Park Village. Don't miss this opportunity! Monica Dahl & Helmut Dahl 604-541-4888 RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty Ltd.

OPEN SUNDAY MARCH 1 2:00-4:00 P.M.

#50 - 15055 - 20TH AVENUE • HIGH GROVE TOWNHOUSE • $619,900 Exceptional unit, the best White Rock has to offer. Spacious great room concept, banks of generous windows, hardwood floors throughout the main, beautifully updated white kitchen with granite surfaces, S/S appliances, generous master with huge walk-in closet, bright second bdrm., den for office space. High Grove, in a pastoral setting adjacent to all amenities: transportation, boutique shopping, recreation, libraries, great schools, walk to White Rock's famous beaches. Teresa Berge 604-760-1950 Hugh & McKinnon Realty Ltd.

OPEN SAT. FEB. 28 2:00-4:00 P.M.

#329 - 15850 - 26TH AVE. • MORGAN CROSSING • $324,900 Largest floor plan in the Summit House., 972 sq. ft. 2 bdrm., 2 bath, fp, laminate floors. Cook dinner on your S/S gas stove in your oversized gourmet kitchen while you enjoy the S/W view of the private one acre garden courtyard. Park your 2 cars underground and take your dog for a walk in all that Morgan Crossing has to offer. Ian Watts 604-531-4000 or 604-329-9157 Bay Realty Ltd.

OPEN SUNDAY MARCH 1 2:00 - 4:00 P.M.

#301 - 1351 MARTIN STREET • $339,000 View! Top SW corner, 2 bedroom, 2 bath updated condo. Quiet location, age restriction 45+. Pets welcome. Catherine Elliott 604-787-9322 Sutton Group West Coast Realty

OPEN SAT. FEB. 28 2:00-4:00 P.M.

#203 - 1319 MARTIN STREET • $388,000 Sunny White Rock ~ Unique opportunity! 1914 sq.ft. all on one level, 3 bdrm., 3 bath, 3 decks, no stairs. Endless possibilities, bright & spacious condo originally a 1 bdrm. & a two bdrm., combined by the developers family to create this huge space. Fantastic location, walk to Semiahmoo Mall, transit & amenities. Excellent building, well run strata, non-smoking, 55+, no rentals, one small pet allowed, 2 parking, 2 storage lockers. **Seller will pay 1 year maintenance. Pam Mitchell 604-828-7266 RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty Ltd.

OPEN bdrm., 1.5 bath condo, SW exposure, pleasant ocean view, quiet location on SUNDAY 3rd floor with no suite above. Spacious floor plan, enclosed balcony, wood burning fireplace. Solid building with thermo windows installed in 2014, MARCH 1 2:00 - 4:00 recently painted. Enjoy the White Rock lifestyle, only minutes to beach and mall. 19+ age restrictions, no pets, no rentals. P.M.

#6 14838 - 61ST AVENUE • SEQUOIA • $335,000 Quiet cul-de-sac, beautiful 3 bdrm. townhome in natural setting along greenbelt. Large end unit shows like new, cozy fenced yard. Creekside Clubhouse. Spacious kitchen with designer fixtures, stainless appliances. Use the beautiful great room in the gorgeous clubhouse with guest suite. Move-in ready! Kathy Jones 604-538-8888 Sutton Group West Coast Realty

OPEN SUNDAY MARCH 1 2:00 - 4:00 P.M.

#214 - 1576 MERKLIN STREET • $286,500 Two bedroom, two bath. Nicely updated. Sunny patio. Hardwood flooring. Bill Noy 604-531-1909 Hugh & McKinnon Realty Ltd.

OPEN SUNDAY MARCH 1 2:00 - 4:00 P.M.

#31 - 2345 CRANLEY DRIVE • LA MESA • ONLY $376,500 1350 sq. ft. immaculate 2 bedroom, 2 bath modular home with many upgrades. West-exposed back yard. Hurry, this one will not last. Come see us on Sunday! Monica and Stacy 604-538-8888 Sutton Group West Coast Realty

OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY FEB. 28 & MAR. 1 NOON 2:00 P.M. OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY FEB. 28 & MAR. 1 1:00 - 4:00 P.M. OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY FEB. 28 & MAR. 1 2:00 - 4:00 P.M. OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY FEB. 28 & MAR. 1 2:00 - 4:00 P.M. OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY FEB. 28 & MAR. 1 2:00 - 4:00 P.M.

SHOW HOME LOCATED AT 2834 – 160TH STREET! MORGAN LIVING! BEST PRICE for single family homes in Morgan Heights! Brand new homes starting at $694,888 plus gst! Bright & open floor plans! Close to Sunnyside & Southridge schools! Lulu Sorbara 604-541-4888 RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty Ltd. #1 - 1804 SOUTHMERE CR. • $598,500 • SOUTHPOINTE TOWNHOUSE Beautifully and fully renovated by David Peacock Design. Hardwood floors, quartz counters, luxurious master suite with soaker tub, walk-in shower. Two bdrm., 3 bath, 1700 sq. ft., family room, gas fireplace, private backyard, 2 full car garage. Great walking trails, tranquil setting. Close to shops and malls. See www.billmorris.ca for pics. Bill Morris 604-314-7927 RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty Ltd. 16023 - 10TH AVENUE • McNALLY CREEK RANCHER • $974,500 Custom built quality rancher by Eric Penner. 2x6 construction, tile roof, hardwood floors, onyx stone gas fireplace. Meticulously maintained by original owner. Lots of storage incl. 500 sq. ft. crawlspace, ventilated and heated. This 3 bdrm., 3 bath, 2500 sq. ft. one-level home sits on a huge flat 10,000 sq. ft. lot. Two-car oversized garage, huge solarium. Great neighbourhood with parks, schools, shopping and beach all in walking distance. Call Bill Morris 604-314-7927 RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty Ltd.

#202 - 1429 MERKLIN STREET • $230,000 Beautifully remodelled 2 bdrm. condo features contemporary open plan. Gorgeous kitchen with maple cabinets, pot lights, laminate and tile floors, crown mouldings, modern paint colours. In-suite laundry. Extensively renovated building. Age 19+, no pets. Margie Chapman 604-538-8888 Sutton Group West Coast Realty

OPEN SUNDAY FEB. 22 2:00 - 4:00 P.M.

#14 - 14877 - 33RD AVENUE • $629,000 Sought after Sandhurst, gated complex, 3 bdrm. townhouse with master bdrm. on main level. Formal living room/dining room with vaulted ceilings, great natural light, 2-car garage plus room on driveway. Age 19+, 2 pets permitted. Fern Abercromby, Ron Robinson 604-531-1909 Hugh & McKinnon Realty Ltd.

OPEN SUNDAY MARCH 1 2:00 - 4:00 P.M.

#210 - 1280 FIR ST. • FABULOUS RENOVATION • BRING YOUR BBQ! Oceana Villa - great building nestled in the heart of White Rock and (east exposure) overlooking picturesque and quiet Clifton Lane. This 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo has had a fabulous facelift: new rich dark laminate floors, soft paint colors, fabulous white kitchen with snazzy new countertops and all new SS appliances! High-end new bathrooms. Spacious open balcony perfect for BBQ. Walking distance to shops, library and restaurants. Good depreciation report! Very bright and shows like a dream. Come to the open or call for your private viewing. You won't be disappointed. No pets and no rentals. Offered at $289,000. Marty Smith 604-802-7814 and Wes Spencer 604-417-2401 Your host: Casey Whitworth RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty Ltd.

REALTORS & DEVELOPERS Advertise here at affordable rates call Suzanne 604-542-7417

#306 - 1381 MARTIN STREET • $279,000 Chestnut Village, well maintained 2

Jason Deveau & Sharon Deveau 604-531-4000 Bay Realty Ltd.

To advertise in the Real Estate section call Suzanne at 604-542-7417 Deadline to book space is Monday at 11:30 a.m. PLEASE RESERVE EARLY

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169,649

SOUTH SURREY 2 BED CONDO EDGEWATER Newer Top Floor West facing 2 bed 2 bath. Awesome Amenities. Call today!

384,649

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OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, MARCH 1 • 1-3

WHITE ROCK 3 BED CONDO CAMBRIDGE Wow approx 1600 sq ft South East Corner. 3 bed 2 bath 2 parking. Steps to Semi Mall.

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SOUTH SURREY 4 BED HOME Rosemarry Heights area approx 3000 sqft. 4 bed 4 bath 2 Story/Bsmt. Act Fast

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BEST, Arnold Frederick August 14, 1922 February 23, 2015

Arne passed away peacefully at Peace Arch Hospital on February 23rd into the waiting arms of his Lord and Savior. He

Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe 1521-56 Street, Tsawwassen

was predeceased by his parents William and Beatrice, his brothers George and Bill and his

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS IN MEMORIAM In Memory of AGNES McLAREN Sunshine passes, Shadows fall, Love’s remembrance Outlasts All, And though the years Be many or few, They are ﬁlled with Remembrance of you. Nancy & Julie

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ENDACOTT, Victor Lawrence Born: August 21, 1943 Died: February 19, 2015 Victor passed away peacefully in Morgan Place, Surrey, BC. He grew up in Aldergrove, BC, where he enjoyed the great outdoors, especially fishing in Bertrand Creek. Victor joined the Navy after leaving High School. When he came home he had various occupations from being an iron-worker to taxi driver in Vancouver. He always enjoyed his family and Legion friends. Victor is survived by sisters Helen Snowdon (Doug), Beverley Madden (Dick), brothers Alan Endacott (Mabel), and Neil Endacott (Trudy), 3 nieces, 7 nephews, and many great nieces and nephews. Victor was pre-deceased by his mother & father. The family wished to thank the staff at Morgan Place & Bonnie for the wonderful care they gave Victor over the last nine years. There will be a small family service. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Legion in Surrey on 152nd Street, or to a Charity of your choice.

sister Shirley. He will be sadly missed by Phyllis, his wife of nearly 67 years, his brother Cliff (Trudy), his children Byron (Linda), Sharalyn (Don), Glenda (Brent) and Rob (Debbie), his 9 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren and his many nieces, nephews, friends and inlaws. Arne was a lovingly devoted husband and an instant friend to almost everyone he met. As a true man of God, he shared his humble but passionate faith throughout the course of his life. Arne was a decorated veteran of WWII, a businessman known for his honesty and integrity, a church leader who was a peacemaker, a giving neighbor, a wise father and a grampa who dearly loved to laugh & sing silly “diddies.” A Celebration of life will be

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

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FARM WORKERS

INTERNATIONAL HERBS (BC) Ltd growers of fresh herbs and vegetables located in Surrey, British Columbia is looking for 30 SEASONAL FARM LABOURERS Duties will incl (but are not limited to) the following: Seeding, Planting, Weeding, Harvesting, Processing & Packaging. Ability to operate farm machinery is an asset. No skills or prior exp. required. Hourly pay is $10.49. Work begins March 16th. Please apply in person, (only between 9am-4pm) at 4151 184th St. Surrey.

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES DEALERS REQUIRED- Be a part of Western Canada’s fastest growing snack business. Earn $8000$10000 cash every month servicing 100 snack boxes in your area. No experience necessary. Investment: $15,000. Some financing available. Call 604-930-6040.

BC COLLEGE OF OPTICS - Optician / Contact Lens Fitter. 6 month course. 604.581.0101

Opportunity To Buy Janitorial Franchise

INFORMATION SOAR is Pacific Coastal Airline’s in-flight magazine. This attractive business & tourism publication is published bi-monthly (6 times/year). Great impact for your BC Business. More than 280,000 passengers fly Pacific Coastal Airlines. Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 or email fish@blackpress.ca

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JAMES Garden Ltd. requires 4 Farm workers for Seasonal work starting around May 10 - Oct. 20. Approx. 50+hrs/wk must work in all types of weather. Wage starting at $10.60 per hr. Duties are hand harvesting, handing, hand planting, hand weeding, requires some lifting, moving irrigation pipes etc. Fax resumes to 604-574-5921. Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca

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GETAWAYS

ITALY- Beautiful countryside, friendly locals, village house for rent. Anita, 250-655-4030.

Teacher Wanted

Thesis Writer, from White Rock, is in need of assistance from a certified teacher of Microsoft Word.

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held on Tuesday, March 3 - 1pm

at Victory Memorial Park Funeral Centre 14831 28th Ave, Surrey, with a viewing between 10am & 11am for those who wish to attend. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Gideons International in Canada.

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PART-TIME

Production Workers Black Press, Canada’s Largest independently owned newspaper group, is currently looking for part-time production workers to work at our Delta - Vantage Way 24/7 production facilities. This position is an entry-level, general labour position that involves the physical handling of newspapers and related advertising supplements. Requirements:

HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS

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helenstoursntravel.com We wish each and every one of you a successful and prosperous 2015. Thank you for your continuous support, it is greatly appreciated. Door to door service

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

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. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee beneﬁts package. 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 Only those of interest will be contacted.

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• Prior bindery experience is preferred but not required • Motivated self-starter willing to work in a fast-paced environment performing repetitive tasks • Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. and stand for extended period of time • Ability to work cooperatively in a diverse, team-based environment • Demonstrate on-the-job reliability and dependability • Excellent communication skills and detail oriented • Completion of high-school • Must have your own transportation The applicant must be available to work afternoon and graveyard shifts (Monday to Friday) as well as be able to work on a weekly schedule with short notice. If you are interested in this position, please e-mail your resume referencing “Production Worker” in the subject line to: jobs.vantageway@gmail.com

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HELP WANTED

OFFICE ASSISTANT

Req: Carpenters, Helpers Labourers, CSO’s/OFA’s TCP’s, Cleaners $11-28/hr

Dual Mechanical Ltd. Surrey has been in business for 37 years and is the most progressive and successful contractor in the area. We require an office assistant, F/T Data Entry person who excels in verbal and written communication, multi - tasking, detail orientated, and highly organized. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word & Excel. Timberline and MS Project software exp. an asset.

New West 604.522.4900

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Jim’s Mowing Business for Sale Call 310-JIMS (5467)

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KIDS AND ADULTS NEEDED FOR CARRIER ROUTES Papers are delivered right to your door. No need to insert flyers either! Deliver 2x a week, after school, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call the Circulation Department at 604 542-7434

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DRIVER / LABOURER Growing Surrey Co. requires.

Blooming Garden Services is looking for EXPERIENCED landscape gardeners. Must have: Great communication skills, References, Driver’s Lic. and own transportation. This is a very physical position, must be able to lift over 60lbs. Email: info@bloominggarden services.com

HELP WANTED

Driver / Labourer with Class 5 driver’s license. Must be willing to work occasional Saturday’s. Applicant must have leadership ability, positive attitude,dedication & willingness to learn.

As the largest independently owned newspaper company in Canada, with more than 180 titles in print and online, Black Press has operations in British Columbia, Alberta, Washington, Hawaii, California and Ohio. Interested candidates should send resume, clippings and cover letter by March 15, 2015 to: Kevin Laird Editorial Director-Greater Victoria Black Press 818 Broughton Street Victoria, B.C. V8W 1E4 or e-mail: klaird@blackpress.ca

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

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Knowledge of Canadian Press style is important, as is the ability to take and carry out instructions in a timely fashion. Basic photography skills are required. Must have a valid driver’s license and working vehicle. Knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop CS6 would be considered an asset.

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A key attribute will be an ability to work well as a self-starting member of a competitive newsroom. You will be expected to contribute to regular newsroom meetings and bring your creative talents to readers through concise, accurate and entertaining writing. The successful candidate will show keen attention to detail, work well under deadline pressures, and willing to learn in a fastpaced environment.

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Salary Commensurate w/ Experience. Excellent Health & Incentive Beneﬁts.

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Nursery Help needed. Apply Now 40 HOURS PER WEEK Employment until end of June at South Surrey Nursery. $10.25/hr. No experience needed. Apply in person at: 5151 – 152nd St. Surrey

The Victoria News, has an immediate opening for a full-time experienced reporter. Reporting to the editor, the successful candidate will provide top-quality work on a range of news and feature stories covering a range of beats.

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CONSTRUCTION SITE In your NEIGHBOURHOOD

Work Today, Daily or Weekly Pay Apply 9AM to 2PM at: 118 – 713 Columbia Street

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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

Gala Volunteers Needed

MEAT CUTTERS A & B Holdings Inc. dba A & S Meat and Poultry located at 12827 76 Ave #105, Surrey, BC V3W 2V3 seeks to hire 3 full time permanent meat cutters. Job duties include: Cut, trim, fillet, grind, weigh, pack and prepare standard cuts of meat, poultry, lamb, goat and beef etc. using butcher’s cutlery or powered equipment. High school education workable spoken English, 1 year meat cutting experience or completion of meat cutting training program is required Wage is $23.00/ hr. Email your resume to: asmeats127@gmail.com P/T Lawn & Garden help req’d for employment in White Rock $15/hr. Must be RELIABLE, fit & hard working. DL an asset. Email resume: mkobley8@telus.net

WAREHOUSING & MANUFACTURING F/T position in Langley lubricants plant. Warehouse work, Mfg. and shipping / receiving. Must be capable of physical labour, computer usage, be meticulous and reliable. Exp. in manufacturing & warehousing preferred. We offer a long-term career with a ﬁnancially successful Co. + Beneﬁts + RRSP Plan. Send resume: hr@fuchs.com or fax: 604-888-1145

Volunteer support is required for a variety of roles May 1 - 3, 2015 with event set-up, event-night support and event tear-down. Must be 19+. Please visit www.pahfoundation.ca/gala to download an application or contact 604.535.4520.

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A - Z HANDYMAN SERVICES ~ Bathroom Specialist ~ Call Jim.....................604-818-4899

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FOR A BEAUTIFUL GARDEN Garden Design & Installation â&#x20AC;˘ Fall Clean-Up â&#x20AC;˘ Maintenance

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Century Hardwood Floors 604-376-7224

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PRESSURE WASHING

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PRESSURE WASHING - Prices Starting at $99.00. Quality, Integrity Manintenance. 778-997-5163

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Honest, reliable, quality work at good prices. Fully insured.

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(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.

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Call for FREE in-home consultation In-house design team and cabinet shop

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Member of Better Business Bureau

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SPECIALIZING IN

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B & B MOBILE SERVICES

HANDYPERSONS

EXPERT HANDYMAN available for most jobs big or small. Young, fit & hardworking. Great rates & friendly service! Phone Dan 604-679-1278

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.SUMMER BREEZE Aerating, Fertilize & Liming $180 Average Lot. Brian 604-318-2192

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RELIABLE HANDYMAN

Need Dispute Resolution?

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

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GUTTER CLEANING, window cleaning, yard cleanup, pressure washing. 20 yrs exp. 778-384-4912

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

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353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS BEST BUSY BOYS ROOFING LTD. D Conversion from Cedar to Asphalt, Shingles, Fiberglass D Lifetime Material Warranty. D WCB, BBB, Liability Ins. D Also Power Washing Free Estimates. Call Gary 604-599-5611 or Visit www.bestbusyboysroofing.com

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RUBBISH REMOVAL EXTRA CHEAP

JUNK / RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free! (778)997-5757

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

PETS 477

REAL ESTATE

PETS

638

OPEN HOUSE

RENTALS 736

HOMES FOR RENT

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

741

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 503

WHITE ROCK RUBBISH REMOVAL

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TRANSPORTATION

HOMES FOR RENT

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

2002 Honda Civic - 4 dr. auto, all pwr. options, A/C, Cruise, $4200 exc. cond. 142K (604)536-9687

OFFICE/RETAIL OFFICE SPACES

*ROSEMARY CENTRE 3388 Rosemary Hts Cres.

Inna 604-760-3792, Re/Max 2000. Open House Sat 2-4 14696 Southview Drive, Surrey

2009 VW JETTA, 5 dr stn wagon, 2.5 litre gas engine. Gray. 74,000 kms. $7800/firm. 604-538-9257

2nd ﬂoor ofﬁce spaces from 234 sq/ft - 359 sq/ft.

*WHITE ROCK SQUARE 1480 Foster St - 347 sq/ft

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Call 536-5639 to view/rates

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

751

SUITES, UPPER

Homelife Pen. Property 604-536-0220

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RELIABLE, SERVICE 7 days a week

CALL ROGER 604-

Home in Panorama Ridge on 1/2 acre. Well maintained, VIEW, walkout bsmt for suite. $748,880

ANTIQUES & VINTAGE

Military Medals & badges Wanted Cash for your British and CDN, ANZAC, Military & Historical items; Boer War, WW1 & WW2 Medals, badges, documents, log books, uniforms, photographs, postcards, etc. Will pay $2000+ for D.C.M./ D.F.C. medal groups, Entire collections purchased. CEF MILITARIA 604727-0137.

Brads Junk Removal.com. Same Day Service. Affordable Rates! 604.220.JUNK (5865)

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White Rock - FANTASTIC OCEAN VIEW HOME FOR RENT 15444 Royal Ave. 3 bdrm, 2 baths, 2185 sq/ft living space. All appls incl.N/S. Longterm lease. Avail now Ref’s req’d. $2500/mo. Call for more info: 604-817-5117.

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

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RENTALS

APPLIANCES

OCEAN PARK. Quiet wooded retreat, bright 3 bdrm ste in 4-plex. Suit mature adult(s). Short walk to beach plaza’s & bus. Gas F/P, 4 appls, 2 decks, shr ldry, lots of strg, fully fncd bckyrd. N/S, pets welc. $1295 + shr utils. (604)376-9332

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

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

SUNDECKS

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S. SURREY. Large 3 bdrm upper, 1600 sq.ft., 1.5 bath, 5 appl, f/p, on landscaped acre, cvrd prkg. New paint & carpets. NP/NS. March 1st. $1700/mo incl utils. (604)535-2044

757

GARAGE SALES

SMALL STUDIO or 1 bdrm. by quiet, stable, fully employed, excellent local references. No kids or pets. Work M-F, most weekends out of town. Suite15@outlook.com

GARAGE SALE, Sunday, Mar 1st, corner for Thrift & George, White Rock. All good quality furniture & stuff. 9am start. . Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 .Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

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TILING

A-1 Ceramics, Marble, Glass blocks etc. Install/Repair. Res./Comm. Free Est. 20 years exp. Peter’s Tile (604)209-0173 JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

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TREE SERVICES

STUMP GRINDING Call 604-597-8500 www.lawnranger1990.com

RON Morin

RENTALS

Moving & Downsizing Sat & Sun Feb 28 & Mar 1

706

9am - 2pm. Years of collecting, antiques, contents of garage, patio furniture, etc. SOUTH SURREY. GARAGE SALE. Sat. Feb. 28, 9-2 p.m. #23-3363 Rosemary Heights Cresc. Furniture, clothing, hshld items & appls.

REAL ESTATE 625

FOR SALE BY OWNER

NANAIMO - Half acre lot light commercial property. Residental or Commercial. Beside Highway. Wide Open Ocean view. 1- (250)753-0160

APARTMENT/CONDO ACTIVE SENIOR

14322 19th Ave. S. Surrey

1 & 2 Bedrooms

UTILITIES INCLUDED. NS/NP

Call 604-538-5337 CRESTWOOD MANOR

1321 Foster St. 1 BDRM $905/mo IN WELL MAINTAINED NEWLY UPDATED BUILDING. Heat, hot water and secured u/g parking stalls included. No pets, No smoking.

Call: 604-760-7882

Skyline Apts White Rock Quiet community oriented living.

1 & 2 Bdrm Suites

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money what matters

to you

Hot Water & U/G Parking Incl

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NANAIMO - Ocean & City Views. Close to the University. Owner can carry mortgage with reasonable payment. Call 1-(250)753-0160

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White Rock ~ 1243 Best St 1 BDRM SUITE Southside-Bright & Sunny Top Floor, Hardwood flrs, Balcony. $795/incl heat/hwater 1/mo free rent for right tennant 100% SMOKE FREE BLDG NO PETS ~ ADULT ORIENTED

(604) 536-8428 or 644-9595 White Rock: Central located. 1 bdrm Ground level, corner unit, just renovated, adult oriented. $850/mo. Heat, hot water & parking are incl. Lease required. N/S, N/P. 604-808-6601 or (604)591-1778 WHITE ROCK. Large 1 bdrm suite, adult bldg, 1 prkg, near shops. Incl heat/h/w. Np/ns. Call 604-596-9977

WHITE ROCK NEWLY RENOD 1 bdrm, $865/mo. Avail now. Quiet, well kept building. Hot water incl. Nr shops, bus, & hospital. OPEN HOUSE 1-5 PM Feb 28 & Mar 1. #304 - 15150 29A Ave, S. Sry. Bright 2 bed, 2 bath, 2 prkg New paint/carpets, lino & blinds. 962 sq ft Recently updated $269,900. Call: 604-536-9228

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S.Surrey Pacifica Retirement Resort, 1 bdrm corner apt, patio, W/D. Incl All amenities, sec prkg. Sm pet ok. N/S. $2000. Janis 604-202-8000.

1455 Fir St WHITE ROCK 1 Bdrm units avail now Heat & hot wtr incl. Swimming pool & rec room On site mgr

NANAIMO - Ocean & City Views. Close to the University. Owner can carry mortgage with reasonable payment. Call 1-(250)753-0160

.Hugh & McKinnon Rentals 604-541-5244.

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

Swimming Pool & All Amenities.

Call 604-538-4599

WHITE ROCK. Sunny and bright 1 bdrm suite. Incl cable, heat & prkg. NS/NP. Avail. now. 604-535-0925

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HOMES FOR RENT

S. SURREY 2260 152 St. 3 Bdrm, $1650/mo extr 24x28 storage/workshop in back. Peter (604)551-6188 S. SURREY, newly renov 3 bdrm home with 3 car garage on lge lot, clse to schl/park. $2700/mo yard maint incl. Avail now (604)541-9082

WANTED TO RENT

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

Alfred 604-889-6807 TENANTS 4 bdrm T/H in Cathedral Grove, $2700/M, 1 yr lse. Avail. now Rental units available now www.bcforrentinfo.ca Ofﬁce: 604-534-7974 Ext: 205

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES BELOW WHOLESALE 2007 CHEVY EQUINOX 3.4 L auto, Exc. condition. $4,995. (604)538-6986

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WEEKLY SPECIALS Prices Effective February 26 to March 4, 2015.

100% BC Owned and Operated PRODUCE

MEAT Organic Large Jonagold Apples

Russet Potatoes 4.54kg/10lb bag

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts

product of PEI

5.99lb/ 13.21kg

.98lb/ 2.16kg

Aspen Ridge Beef Stewing Meat

Organic Table Carrots from Fountainview Farms, Lillooet, BC

product of California

value pack, previously frozen

value pack

4.98 Organic Brussels Sprouts

Ocean Wise Sockeye Salmon Fillet

10.99lb/ 24.23kg Primrose Farms Pork Tenderloin

value pack

3.98lb/ 8.77kg

8.99lb/ 19.82kg

7.99lb/ 17.61kg

5.98

GROCERY

DELI Liberté Méditerranée, Greek Yogurt and Kefir

Four O’clock Organic Tea assorted varieties

assorted varieties and sizes

assorted varieties

15-16 bags • product of Canada

Choices’ Own Fresh Hot Soup or Chili

Vitala Multi Muesli 400g • product of Macedonia

500g – 1L • product of Canada

SAVE FROM

27%

3.994.29

Choices’ Own Organic Milk 1, 2, 3.8% or skim

SAVE

4L • product of Canada

FROM

7.998.99

2.99-5.99

2.99-9.99 Choices’ Own 8” Quiche

Level Ground Organic Direct Fair Trade Coffee

assorted varieties

Green & Black’s Organic Chocolate Bars assorted varieties 100g • product of E.U.

113-180g • product of USA

SAVE

FROM

27%

3.59-6.49 single, 4 or 12 pack product of Asia

SAVE

30%

Mama Mary’s Pizza Crusts assorted varieties

500ml • product of Spain, Mali, Tunisia

198g – 3 pack • product of USA

FROM

32%

Cookies assorted varieties package of 12

32%

assorted varieties

SAVE

FROM

SAVE 2/5.98

GLUTEN FREE

4.99

Emile Noel Oil

Caboo Bathroom Tissue

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

2.693.29

SAVE

35%

12.99

7.99

SAVE

30% Neal Brothers Potato Chips, Organic Cheese Puffs, Twists or Pops

250-500g • product of Canada

33%

300g • product of Columbia/Tanzania

30%

Nuts To You Organic Fair Trade Sesame Tahini

3.99

SAVE

5.295.79

BAKERY xxx

WELLNESS Genuine Health Greens + Extra Energy

Martin & Pleasance Homeopathic Remedies

assorted varieties and sizes

select varieties and sizes

20% off regular retail price

Umcka ColdCare Products assorted varieties and sizes

20% off regular retail price

www.choicesmarkets.com

9” Fruit Pies assorted varieties

SAVE FROM

20% 3.99-6.49

1.29-7.99

xxx • product of xxx

9.99

Choices Seminars & Events Sunday, March 1, 2:00-3:30pm. Choices South Surrey, 3248 King George Blvd.

Grow Food in Small Spaces: Container Gardening with Victory Gardens In this workshop, container gardening will be the focus: types of containers, as well as what and when to plant and how to care for your container garden. Cost $30 plus tax. Price includes a veggie starter pack and container, a $55 value. Prepayment and pre-registration is required. For full details visit choicesmarkets.com or call 604-541-3902.

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