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Storming the court: Southridge Storm’s senior boys defended their Fraser Valley hoops banner Saturday – qualifying for provincials alongside Lord Tweedsmuir and Semiahmoo. i see page 11
77-year-old says he’s been humiliated since being handcuffed and arrested last summer
DNA results clear senior of sex crime Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter
Charges against a White Rock senior arrested last August in connection with a sexual assault have been withdrawn as a result of DNA evidence. Neil MacKenzie, spokesman for the Criminal Justice Branch, confirmed Friday that the decision regarding Frederick Anthony Barron was made Feb. 5.
“There was additional evidence in the case that wasn’t available when the case was (initially) reviewed,” MacKenzie told Peace Arch News. “That evidence concluded that Mr. Barron was not the perpetrator.” Barron and his wife, Precelina, say the news reaffirms what they knew from day one: that Barron was innocent. Now, they want an apology, from both the RCMP and the woman who they say identi-
fied him as her attacker. The 77-year-old was arrested on Aug. 29 after a woman in her 20s reported she was assaulted near Victoria Avenue and Ash Street as she waited outside to go to work. Police at the time said only that the victim was “more than” grabbed, was not injured in the attack and did not know her assailant. Barron, who lives across the street, told PAN Wednesday that he was at Peace Arch Hospital
for a painful medical condition at the time in question – and he offered to show police the paperwork from the hospital to prove it. He described his arrest and the months since as “humiliating.” “It’s the worst thing that happened to me in my life,” Barron said. “A lot of people don’t phone me anymore… because (they were told) I’m a pervert.” i see page 2
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Mail cache discovered Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter
Irish gig A month of Irish-themed fun kicked off at White Rock pier Sunday, with a predominantly green gathering of local residents and city officials. Billed as a flash mob, the launch event drew hundreds of enthusiasts – including White Rock Mayor Wayne Baldwin – many of whom stayed to enjoy Irish music, vendors, arts and crafts and even leprechauns. Members of the Crescent Beach Pipe Band (right) were among four professional performances on hand to mark the occasion. For information on Irish events and activities planned this month, visit www.InWhiteRock.com
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A Delta woman is facing a quartet of charges after police found mail, bank and credit cards and meth in a car parked in South Surrey Wednesday night. Cpl. Bert Paquet said the discovery was made just before midnight Feb. 25, after a convenience-store employee alerted police to a suspicious vehicle that had been parked “for hours” outside the store, in the 13900-block of 16 Avenue. Unable to see inside due to tinted windows, the responding officer knocked on the Honda’s driverside window, then opened the door. Inside was a woman, more than 150 pieces of mail, several cellphones and “evidence of other criminal activities relating to credit cards and bank cards.” Mail theft has been a prominent issue in South Surrey, Newton and Cloverdale in recent months, with police and Canada Post fielding regular reports of stolen or damaged community mailboxes. The incidents are not only inconvenient for those affected, but puts them at risk of identity theft, Paquet said. Police are working with Canada Post security officials on strategies to curb the problem. Paquet described the quantity of mail found Wednesday as “significant… The contents of an entire mailbox would probably yield something like that,” he said. i see page 2
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Accusation ‘degrading’ i from page 1 Barron said he was handcuffed in his driveway as his neighbours watched, had to strip in the hallway at the RCMP detachment and spent 10 hours in a cell wearing only a white paper-like jumpsuit that was issued to him by police. Precelina Barron said people have looked at her and her husband differently ever since the accusation. It’s “a very degrading thing,” she said. She is hopeful copies of a letter from Crown counsel Matthew Stacey – advising that DNA results “were
negative for a match” to Barron and that the charges have been withdrawn – will help. She has distributed the letter to neighbours. “I want to clear our names,” she said. “I’m not happy with how police handled the whole thing.” Const. Shaileshni Molison maintained police “have our reasons for why we thought he was a suspect.” “We haven’t closed our police file,” Molison confirmed Friday. “Yes, the evidence so far has exonerated him.” Molison would not comment on the evidence.
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Owners to be contacted i from page 1 While it’s believed the mail is connected to recent incidents of damage to, and theft from, community mailboxes, Paquet said there were no such reports from Wednesday night. Details from the arrest were shared with Canada Post investigators, and police will be working to reunite the recovered mail with rightful owners. But, “don’t call us, we’ll call you,”
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Surrey penalized as district already has lowest administrative costs: McNally
Education mandate ‘completely unfair’ Steph Troughton Black Press
The Surrey School District is wrestling with the recent provincial budget announcement that requires school districts provincewide to reduce spending on administration and related services by $29 million in the upcoming school year and a further $25 million in 2016-2017. Longtime trustee Laurae McNally – White Rock’s representative on the Surrey Board of Education – called the government directive “completely unfair,” saying the province is “penalizing” Surrey with the funding reduction as the district already has the lowest administrative costs of any of the 60 school districts in the province. “And it has been that way for years,” McNally said. “You can’t get any lower than number one.” Though Surrey, the biggest district in the
province, already has an efficient administrative-budgeting record – and is forced to spend more than $4 million in funding on portable classrooms annually due to a lack of school space – trustees are concerned the province will divide the mandated cuts equally among the B.C. districts. “Our fear is they will do this on a formulabasis, which is totally unfair,” said McNally. Surrey currently has more than 300 portables and must not only pay for the buildings, but for their depreciation, upkeep, utilities servicing and cleaning. Because the city is growing more quickly than schools are being built or expanded, temporary portable classrooms cost Surrey more than any other B.C. school district. The Surrey School District wrote Education Minister Peter Fassbender about the concerns but as of last week had yet to receive a response.
Fassbender, however, did issue a a complete surprise. public statement Thursday about “We are at a bit of a loss where we the province’s funding decision. would go to find these efficiencies,” “We have to do this (challenge Dixon said. school boards to find administrative Dixon noted Delta is only secsavings) because, while we’re putond to Surrey in having the leanest ting more into the system, in spite of administrative costs in the province declining student enrolment, school because of reductions made in the districts are spending more money past that included cutting student on administration than ever before,” bus services and closing two schools Laurae McNally he wrote. “Without school districts due to declining enrolment. trustee finding efficiencies, administrative “It’s not that we don’t understand costs would rise to almost seven per fiscal responsibility. We live it every cent of their budgets by 2019. day,” said Dixon. “These costs can come down and should The B.C. School Trustees Association come down,” he added “All we’re asking reported that although the provincial educaschool districts to do is to find administrative tion budget overall will be increased over savings to reflect the percentage they were the next three years, the majority of the spending 10 years ago – about six per cent.” additional funds have been allocated to the Delta school district chairperson Laura cost of new teacher and support staff collecDixon also said the announcement came as tive agreements.
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Apartment advisory White Rock RCMP are issuing a reminder to not allow strangers access to apartment buildings following a robbery Thursday. The incident – which was reported to police Friday afternoon – was initially described as a sexual assault. Further investigation concluded otherwise, Const. Shaileshni Molison told Peace Arch News. “The suspect grazed the (senior’s) buttocks when he removed a fanny pack from her waist,” she clarified. According to the police report, the incident occurred around 5 p.m. Thursday at an apartment complex in the 1400-block of Fir Street. The victim reported she was approached from behind while she was trying to go into her apartment. “Looks like (the assailant) got into her building,” Molison said The woman was not injured, and investigation is ongoing.
Teen hit in crosswalk White Rock police announced Thursday that a teenager was struck in a crosswalk last month. And they’re appealing for the vehicle driver to come forward. The incident occurred at Lee Street and North Bluff Road at approximately 11:20 a.m. on Jan. 20, and was reported to police the following day, according to a news release posted on the White Rock RCMP website Thursday. Police say the 13-year-old victim was hit by a red, four-door sedan driven by a Caucasian male in his late teens or early 20s. The driver reportedly stopped to ask the boy if he was OK, then left. The victim complained of pain shortly after and was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Police told Peace Arch News investigators would like to speak to the driver and any witnesses. Anyone with information is asked to call RCMP at 778-593-3600. – Tracy Holmes
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Warm winter has flowers opening weeks sooner than usual
Early bloom runs risk of crash crops Jeff Nagel Black Press
Blueberry fields in the Fraser Valley are already beginning to bloom, thanks to a warm winter, but farmers are worried the early start could spell trouble for the crop. Jason Smith, a blueberry farmer and chair of the B.C. Blueberry Council, said buds on many blueberry plants have begun to open, putting the season about two to three weeks ahead of normal, depending on the species and location. “I haven’t seen it this early for quite a number of years,” Smith said, adding plants were at a stage late last month that typically wouldn’t be
expected until mid-March. Cold weather could still return and damage the tender buds while they’re vulnerable, so farmers have their fingers crossed for continued mild weather and a healthy, early crop. “We certainly wouldn’t want to see a cold snap with moderate to strong winds at this point,” Smith said. “We can have snow into March. So there’s definitely a risk.” Another question mark is whether bees will be active enough to pollinate the crop during the critical three to four days when blueberry flowers are open.
“Those bees don’t fly unless it’s 15 or 16 degrees out,” Smith said. “And if there’s strong winds, they’re not going to want to fly too far from the hive either.” Many growers rent honeybee hives because blueberries require insect pollination. He noted a lot can change through the season. Last year a mild spring had growers preparing to harvest two weeks early but then cooler weather in May and June pushed it back to normal. The Lower Mainland blueberry industry produced 68 million kilograms of fruit last year from 800 farms covering 11,000 hectares.
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erhaps Surrey Coun. Judy Villeneuve said it best when she explained why she and her colleagues unanimously passed a motion last week calling for slower trains through Crescent Beach. “It gives us one more tool to say we’re committed as a council and a community to working on this issue,” she told Peace Arch News. Mayor Linda Hepner, whom Villeneuve credited as also being behind her motion, said something similar in the lead-up to the fall civic election. Staging a media event near the Beecher Street railway crossing in September, Hepner – backed by longtime incumbent Villeneuve and soon-tobe-elected council hopefuls Mike Starchuk, Dave Woods and Vera LeFranc in the Nov. 15 Surrey First sweep – pledged to focus on rail relocation, saying it’s important for voters to know “where to put their mark on the ballot.” Of course, while civic leaders maintain safety is their primary motivator, they have no control of train speeds and track locations. A little over a year ago, this fact was certainly not lost on then-councillor Hepner, when White Rock Mayor Wayne Baldwin joined her predecessor, Dianne Watts, in hosting a forum to push for rail relocation. Noting at that time that the issue is under federal control, Hepner told PAN the idea of a waterfront “Utopia” without tracks has come up many times over the years. She also commented on how the mayors’ “premature” proposal of moving the tracks inland would have implications for Surrey’s agricultural land, and she was adamant farmers would be part of any discussions. However, nine months later, at Hepner’s Sept. 16 media event, she said that if elected mayor, she would immediately engage railway owner BNSF in discussions to have the tracks moved to a more direct, faster and safer inland route. What a difference an election makes. No doubt our elected officials have safety on their minds. The BNSF route edges Boundary Bay, over both the Serpentine and Nicomekl rivers, as it winds its way to White Rock, blocking street access to Crescent Beach homes and businesses several times a day. And residents’ concerns over potential landslides and dangerous freight have been well-documented. But when elected officials talk of the importance of letting residents know they care – without any meaningful action to back that up – it feels opportunistic. Perhaps in the back rooms it makes sense for politicians to talk about the importance of being seen to be doing something… anything. But if safety is the ultimate goal, one must wonder why they want voters to know they’re likely just spinning their wheels.
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Slower trains pose danger Editor: Re: Surrey calls for slower trains, Feb. 26. I fail to understand why Surrey council wants slower trains. Much has been written about the blocking of the two access routes to Crescent Beach. A five-minute crossing at 30 mph will become 15 minutes at 10 mph, thus tripling the time that first responders may have to wait to service Crescent Beach. This seems to be possibly more dangerous than the train itself. David Fast, Surrey
Residents value farmers’ market Editor: Re: Fathers hits market ruling, Feb. 26. I have lived in the Miramar building on Russell Street for almost six years. Most everyone I talk to likes the White Rock Farmers’ Market there, and it’s almost zero inconvenience to have Russell closed for a few hours. Helen Fathers – and crew – go the extra mile to always make the market so remarkable, and we should be grateful. One vociferous resident is not a voice for the two towers. Take a proper poll or just enjoy our wonderful market. Brian Kaufman, White Rock Q I have read Peace Arch News’ accounts of the actions of White Rock council, and a resident or residents of Miramar towers protesting the farmers’ market setup. One point raised is that the space where the market is situated was meant as an occasional-use location, not a weekly one. I find this argument ridiculous and offensive. When a condo is built in the heart of a commercial district – in close proximity to a community centre and a small band shell – it’s the location of the condo that is the issue, not the farmers’ market. People who purchase residences in such a building have chosen to live in the heart of a business area. They should not expect to restrict community activities taking place in that area. These markets are wonderful additions to communities. The many markets I have patronized over the years are generally right in the heart of a business community. Cities like Nelson and Penticton have blocked off streets for their markets. I have also been to wonderful markets in Vancouver, and on streets in places like high-density Brooklyn and Downtown Manhattan. Would White Rock be amenable to blocking off several blocks of a street, away from Miramar, on Sunday morning? I doubt it. Where exactly would those who are complaining think a farmers’ market would be placed? Until the recent decline in the value of the Canadian dollar, eggproducing businesses, along with
dairy and other businesses, have been impacted by cross-border shopping. Are we going to further damage small businesses that bring us food choices, the very business people who contribute to community life? White Rock council can take a more principled position than has recently been put forward. Betty A. Rivers Wang, Surrey Q Re: Opinions vary over market, Feb. 19 letters. I read with interest the lengthy letter penned by Hardy Staub. There are indeed different views of the market. White Rock Farmers’ Market has been a great and interesting place to visit for many years. Most people love it. I attended a stall at the market for the White Rock Museum several times last year. I do not think there is extraordinary noise when setting up. Besides, the condos are several storeys off the ground. They should be pretty soundproof. It does not surprise me that Staub – a former White Rock mayor who years ago tried to abolish question period at council meetings – would agree with council. But we live in a democratic country and everyone one can voice an opinion. What I find offensive is his derogative name-calling – “the dynamic duo,” meaning two previous letter writers; and “market
Helen,” referring to Coun. Helen Fathers, who works hard to keep the market a success. I would have expected better from Mr. Staub. Gerda Barwieck, Surrey
‘No’ way to send message Editor: I’ll be voting ‘no’ in the TransLink plebiscite, not because I don’t think we need improved transit – because I think we desperately need it. I don’t think TransLink should be reaching into my house for money until they have their house in order. In the private sector, when your strategy isn’t working, you don’t have the luxury of unilaterally raising prices and revenues at will. A competitive market forces businesses to pursue solutions through innovation and creativity. And you know when you’ve achieved a winning strategy because, amazingly enough, it works. Our plebiscite vote needs to send a message to TransLink and our civic politicians. Get creative, get efficient, clean up your act, and then we will be more than happy to help you with your challenges. Marc Burchell, Surrey Q
I protest the use of taxpayers’ money for “robocalls” which advertise the non-democratic process of the mayors pushing the ‘yes’ side of the referendum while ignoring the ‘no’ side. This is not democracy when only one side is presented. If they want to raise money for this initiative, first cut the bloated salaries and excessive top-heavy management at TransLink. A token firing of the CEO doesn’t cut it, especially when he is still on the payroll. I estimate the mayors can raise the same amount they want by eliminating ridiculous spending on junkets, consultants, advertisements and do-nothing initiatives, etc… I will vote ‘no’, as they have not proven that another ridiculous tax increase will do anything more. The current TransLink surcharge on Metro Vancouver petrol was lauded as the be-all/fix-all. So why have the mayors not succeeded in proper planning and implementation of the solutions already? They have more than enough taxpayers’ money already, and it is just sickening that they come out right after the elections with their hand out for more. As an added affront to our intelligence, they threaten us with increased property taxes if they don’t get what they want, and that is pure balderdash! Garry Wolgemuth, White Rock
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White Rock’s decision to cease garbage/recycling pickup for multi-family and commercial buildings gets questions.
Scrap this unworkable dictate Editor: Our strata building received a letter from the City of White Rock stating that as of June 30, the city would no longer collect garbage from buildings of seven units or more; that each building would be required to find their own contractor; and that each owner would receive a deduction in taxes equivalent to the amount formerly paid to the city as taxes for garbage collection (Change in wind for garbage pickup, Jan. 8). As I was puzzled by the need for this removal of a core city service, I telephoned Mayor Wayne Balwin for clarification. After our conversation, I am, unfortunately, even more concerned and left with many questions. Firstly, the mayor indicated there were stratas that were already contracting privately and were also paying that portion on their taxes. How many such strata buildings are there? Why have they chosen a private contractor? After speaking to many neighbouring buildings, it appears there are only a few who have made such arrangements. Could these buildings not be accommodated in some fashion without disrupting service for the majority of strata owners? Secondly, one of our owners visited the city operations department to ascertain just how much of a discount would be in effect on our taxes. He was told this was a
complex matter and could not be determined. How could this be? Surely, the amount is either a set fee or a percentage of total tax payable and rather straightforward. Thirdly, some cities have contracted out for garbage collection. However, the majority have contracted to one provider for seamless service. Why has White Rock chosen to have each strata scramble to find its own provider without even a list of contractors? Fourthly, if stratas do find their own contractor, there could be a multiplicity of agencies with various rules leading to consequences, such as increased traffic, trucks too large for some lanes and safety issues, particularly regarding children and the elderly. Have these consequences been studied and a plan for amelioration developed? Finally, as White Rock is a small city with approximately 50 per cent of owners living in stratas, and at a time when multi-family living is encouraged for environmental reasons, why are strata owners being deprived of a core service that remains open to single-family homes? I hope the city will address these questions and concerns and either rescind this confusing and unworkable dictate or create a plan that will work for most. Theresa Reilkoff, Villa Positano strata president
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atasha Raey never considered herself to be a feminist – at least, not the stereotype propagated over the years. But the longtime community developer – formerly with Sources on the Semiahmoo Peninsula – is beginning to embrace the word in her new role as creator of SheTalks. Set for March 7, the TED Talks-inspired forum will feature 15 female speakers from all walks of life who will share their stories at Chandos Pattison Auditorium one day before International Women’s Day. “I’ve always been amazed by all the things women do. I never considered myself a feminist, but I guess lately, I’ve realized I am. So I wanted to create an opportunity for women to share their stories, especially some women who have never shared their stories before,â€? the Surrey resident told â??Feminism just Arch News means that we Peace Friday. “So that’s believe in equality why we created and that everyone SheTalks, so women deserves an equal could talk about the things that they’ve chance.â?ž done, but not in a way that says ‘look at me, look what I’ve done’, but in a way that says ‘these have been my struggles and this is the road that has taken me to where I am now.’â€? The idea first came to Raey, 32, last spring, and, after approaching female leaders in Metro Vancouver that fall, she established an advisory committee, members of which have backgrounds that range from life coach to city councillor. Currently, there are 37 women in Vancouver who make up the advisory committee, while Raey notes that an expansion to Toronto is already in the works, with 12 women on board there. “They all worked with me and guided me on how to make this relevant for all women,â€? Raey explained. “Our advisory committee, we have women who are students who are 18 and we have women who are at the end of their careers who are 50 and older, we have university professors, politicians and business owners, so it’s a really amazing group of women working with me.â€? A familiar face for Surrey residents will be Raey’s best friend, former city councillor and recent mayoral candidate Barinder
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Natasha Raey is the founder of SheTalks which will take place in Surrey on Saturday Rasode, who acts as chair of the committee. Following the election, Rasode was able to take on a bigger leadership role, helping to garner media attention for the project. Now, with Toronto on the horizon after the Vancouver forum wraps up, the committee is already looking to industryspecific SheTalks events, starting with
one focusing on women in the resourceextraction centre. The goal, Raey said, is for men and women to change the way they feel about strong women and to encourage gender equality across Canada. “The conventional way we’ve looked at feminists is bra-burning (women) who hate
men, the type of the women who need to always lead and be in charge,� Raey said. “Feminism just means that we believe in equality and that everyone deserves an equal chance. You can be at different stages in your life and be a different kind of woman. I am traditional in a lot of ways, but I still believe in that equality for women.� Among the 15 speakers scheduled to speak Saturday are insurance brokers and entrepreneurs Kelly Strongitharm and Desiree Dupuis, founders of the charity Ruben’s Shoes, named for a boy in the Dominican Republic. Ruben’s Shoes is a charitable drive that was started in 2013 by Strongitharm who was sponsoring Ruben through World Vision Canada. To date, the campaign has shipped 24,000 pairs of shoes to the Dominican Republic, and this summer a shipment of 10,000 pairs is scheduled for Ebola-ravaged Sierra Leone. The Port Moody residents will be sharing their female-driven success story at the inaugural conference. Dupuis, who acknowledges males are still more prevalent in the entrepreneurial world than females, says the one fact she hopes listeners will take away from her Ruben’s Shoes presentation is confidence. “I really hope women feel inspired and empowered to follow what’s in their hearts,� she says. Other speakers include Raey, author Megan Williams, You Glow Girl founder Diane Taylor, Sole Girls head coach Ashley Wiles, Monika Hibbs, Amplify Governance co-founder Bethany Borody, political activist Jodie Emery, blogger Jamie Dunlop Khau, Ladies Who Lunch founder Maria Kritikos, Rasode, Broadbent Institute director Mira Oreck, coach Tetyana Golota, Dominion Lending Centres CEO Diana Zitko, Lunapads co-founder Madeleine Shaw, fitness model/nurse Harpreet Pandher and lawyer Gurpreet Gill. Their eight-minute talks will cover a variety of life and career experiences, educational backgrounds and world views. Conference tickets are $40 (or $25 for students). All proceeds will go toward the SheTalks scholarship created in conjunction with Simon Fraser University. To learn more or to register, visit www. shetalksyvr.ca – with files from Steph Troughton
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hite Rock Recreation appointments available on and Culture’s spring Wednesdays. registration will open Call for more information 604for members on Friday, March 541-2231. 6 at 8:30 a.m. (online opens at 7 Q Celebrate White Rock’s Irish a.m.), and non-member Festival. registration starts on Sign up now for Irish Sylvia Yee Tuesday, March 17. Drum, Irish Whistle, Be sure to peruse the Bun Rang (Irish Recreation Guide online language course) or at www.whiterockcity.ca Irish-cooking lessons and check out all of the that start next week great things you can do. at the White Rock If you can’t view the Community Centre and guide online, come the Kent Street Centre. down to the Kent Street Pre-registration is Activity Centre, White required. Please call Rock Community 604-541-2199 for more Centre or Centennial details. Park Leisure Centre to For more Irish Festival pick up your copy. events during the Please call 604-541-2199 to month of March, go online at register, or register online 24/7at www.whiterockcity.ca https://webreg.whiterockcity.ca Q It is not too late to sign up for Q If you are over 65 and need the next free fraud-awareness assistance with completing your workshop, Identity Theft and income-tax returns, community Identity Frauds, on March volunteers are available to 24, 9-11 a.m. at White Rock help file your tax returns Community Centre. electronically. Learn how to protect yourself This free service is provided from payment-card, telephone to seniors on low income with and email frauds. simple forms. Just drop off your The interactive session will forms at the Kent Street front focus on generic examples of desk to be E-filed. different types of frauds with Returns that do not meet the specific things you can do to criteria will be returned unfiled. reduce the chances of becoming If you would prefer to mail a victim. your tax return instead of Co-sponsored by White having our volunteers E-file, Rock Community Policing and we have limited one-on-one Recreation and Culture, pre-
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An intergenerational fashion show set for Thursday will raise much-needed funds for Sources Connections Café. An Evening of Timeless Fashion fundraiser will be held at the South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre, 14601 20 Ave., with proceeds benefiting the cafe, also located in the rec centre. The Connections Café funds many of Sources’ initiatives, Surrey Youth Services employee Corrie Elliott told Peace Arch News. “It was originally created as a social enterprise to offer employ-
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Elliott said. The organization of the fundraiser has been divvied up between rec centre staff and student volunteers, who will also offer their time to serve, model and plan the show, set to begin at 6:30 p.m. Local businesses have donated items for the prize draws and gift baskets, and the evening will also feature food and drinks, a candy bar, live music and art auction. Tickets are $15 for youth (13-18 years old) or $30 for women 19 years and older. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 604-592-6970.
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Lord Tweedsmuir, Semiahmoo both place in top four at 4A hoops tournament
Southridge defends Fraser Valley title Rick Kupchuk Sports Reporter
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outh Surrey and Cloverdale will be well-represented at senior boys basketball provincials later this month, after Southridge captured its secondstraight Fraser Valley double-A banner, and Lord Tweedsmuir and Semiahmoo placed in the top four at the 4A level. Southridge, the defending Valley champions, successfully defended its title with a 92-88 victory over Chilliwack’s G.W. Graham Grizzlies Saturday at Delview Secondary in North Delta. The Storm, who were ranked fourth in the provincial double-A rankings, had little trouble advancing to the final game of Fraser Valleys, stopping Archbishop Carney 82-49 in quarter-finals Wednesday, then punching their ticket to the provincials with a 94-75 triumph over the Pacific Academy Breakers Thursday night. Storm’s Hunter Hughes was named tournament MVP. Southridge will be the No. 2 seed at the 16-team provincial tournament, and will face 15th-seed Vanderhoof ’s Nechako Valley Vikings in a first-round game next Wednesday (March 11), 5:15 p.m. at the Langley Events Centre. Meanwhile, at the 4A level, the Lord Tweedsmuir Panthers – just six days after making school history by qualifying for the provincials for the first time in decades – didn’t let up, and placed an impressive second in the largest zone in the province. The Panthers, after clinching a berth at the B.C. tournament for the first time since 1953 earlier in the week, defeated the Semiahmoo Totems 96-79 in an all-Surrey semifinal game Friday night at the Langley Events Centre. Saturday evening, they gave the eventual champion Yale Lions a test before falling 88-78. “It was a very positive game,” said Panthers head coach Raj Bagry after Saturday’s game. “This is big, and the boys played hard. Yale is a very good team, very well-coached, great kids on the floor. “But we have a bigger game coming up in a couple of weeks.” The Panthers trailed by 10 points at the half, and were down by 14 late in the third
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Southridge’s Hunter Hughes battles for a ball near the rim against G.W. Graham during Fraser Valley double-A basketball finals. Right, Semiahmoo Totem Patrick Dujmovic rushes Terry Fox Ravens Gabriel Laza and Isaac Evans at 4A championships. quarter before a 13-point run had them to within one with roughly eight minutes to play. The Lions regrouped, went 11-for-15 from the foul line in the fourth quarter, and
held on to their lead. Six-foot-five forward Iqwinder Gill with 14 points, guard Brett Norris with 17, and forward Justin Mason with 16 paced the
Panthers offense. Norris earned a second-team all-star selection, while Gill and Mason were first-team choices. All three Grade 12 players earned praise from Bagry for their leadership and play during the tournament. Lord Tweedsmuir, now ranked 10th in the province among 4A teams, will await the draw for the 16-team B.C. championship tournament March 11-14, also at the Langley Events Centre. “Hopefully, we don’t get a shaky draw to start,” Bagry said with a laugh. “But we should have a good draw. After the first round, it’s going to be a war. “Any way you look at it, you have to beat the best. It’s going to be tough, so we have to play tough.” The Semiahmoo Totems will also be in Langley for the B.C. championships after they sputtered to a fourth place finish at the Fraser Valley tournament. After putting up more than 100 points in two victories early in the tournament to secure their first B.C. championship appearance in 38 years, Semiahmoo lost twice and finished fourth in the Fraser Valley. After their semifinal loss to Lord Tweedsmuir, they were drubbed 103-70 by the Terry Fox Ravens on Saturday. i see page 12
BCHL team finishes tough year with nine wins
Eagles end season with pair of road losses Nick Greenizan Sports Reporter
The Surrey Eagles’ season ended on the weekend in the same way it started back in September – with a loss. The beleaguered BC Hockey League club wrapped up one of the toughest seasons in franchise history with a 6-2 road loss to the West Kelowna Warriors Saturday, just a few days after the Birds dropped a 5-2 decision to the Merritt Centennials to start the short road trip. Last month, Eagles head coach Blaine Neufeld had said he wanted his team – which weeks ago was the
first team in the league to be mathematically eliminated from playoff contention – to finish the season strong with a few wins. However, since mid-February, the team was able to muster only a tie in six contests, finishing with a record of 9-45-1-3. Saturday’s loss did not begin or end well for Surrey, as the hometown Warriors opened the scoring nine minutes into the game, and tacked on two more goals before the second intermission to take a 3-0 lead into the third. Then, 2:35 in the third period, Brayden Gelsinger made it 4-0 for
Kelowna with a power-play marker. Surrey’s Andy Chugg and Cole Plotnikoff scored less than three minutes apart midway through the third period to bring the deficit to just two goals, but it was as close as the visitors would get. Jason Cotton and Tanner Campbell scored 1:16 apart in the final five minutes to put the game out of reach. The Eagles had no answer for the Warriors’ power play – the first four West Kelowna goals were all scored with the man-advantage. Christian Short was in net for the Eagles, stopping 29 of 35 shots.
On Wednesday, it was Daniel Davidson who was tagged with the loss between the pipes for Surrey, though the rookie netminder finished with 31 saves. As was the case Saturday, the Eagles fell behind by a couple goals early against the Centennials, too – Nick Fidanza and Cole Chorney scored for Merritt by the 12-minute mark of the first period. Surrey wasted little time evening the score, however, as Darius Davidson and Lucas Stratford each scored in the final 2:36 of the first period. In the second, Merritt’s Rhett Wil-
cox restored the Cents’ lead with a power-play tally, and the home side added two more goals in the third to earn the win. Though the season was a tough one for the Eagles, some – especially graduating veterans – were sad to see the year, and their juniorhockey careers, come to an end. “And just like that it’s over,” captain Ben Vikich wrote on Twitter Saturday night. “Best (four) years of my life, wouldn’t have wanted to end it with any other group of guys… thanks for everyone who made it memorable.”
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Floorball set for new season Semiahmoo Floorball is back for another season this spring. The league – formerly Semiahmoo Ball Hockey until the switch was made last year to floorball – will begin its new season April 3, and registration is currently open. This year, Semi Floorball, which plays out of White Rock’s Centennial Arena, will also be incorporated with two other leagues – Langley Minor Floorball, as well as a league on the North Shore – which means local squads will have even more teams to compete against.
Semiahmoo Floorball – which began a few seasons ago as a spring ball-hockey league before the switch to floorball – has also partnered this year, across North America, with Wayne Gretzky Hockey Camps and the Vancouver Canucks, Semi Floorball founder and president Rick Duchesne said. Floorball is similar to ball hockey, but with a few notable differences. For starters, floorball sticks are slightly shorter than traditional hockey sticks, and the ball more resembles a whiffle ball than a puck or orange hockey ball.
Totems ‘need to play loose’ i from page 11 “It’s a little bit of complacency, a little bit of people thinking we’re going to the B.C.s so we don’t have to compete as much anymore,” shrugged Totems head coach Ed Lefurgy. “I’m really worried about it, so we need to address that. We need to get back playing loose and playing for fun, cheering on our teammates.” It was the second half that did Semiahmoo in against the Ravens. The South Surrey school led 24-23 after one quarter and trailed just 44-37 at the half. But Terry Fox hammered the Totems for 33 points in the third quarter, draining nine three-point shots for a 24-point cushion with 10
minutes to play. Top scorers for Semiahmoo included first-team all-star Patrick Dujmovic with 18 points, and secondteam all-star Brian Spanier and Elias Ellison with 14 apiece. Aside from the play of his side Saturday, the fourth-place finish won’t help the Totems when the draw is announced for the provincial tournament. “We’re not gonna have the best draw so we have to get back to practice and change our attitude a little bit,” said Lefurgy. “We’ve got to get back to what made us successful, and we haven’t done any of the things that made us successful for the last two games.”
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Saturday, May 2nd for a glittery evening of philanthropy and celebration at the 2015 Partners in Caring Gala for Peace Arch Hospital. All proceeds will benefit the renovation and expansion of Peace Arch Hospital’s emergency department.
Centennial Arena 14600 North Bluff Road, White Rock, BC Presenting Sponsor The Yarmoshuk Financial Group
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Floorball – which originated in Europe – also tends to be less physical and more skill-based than its North American cousin. This year, Semiahmoo Floorball will have tyke (five- and six-year-olds), atom (seven to nine), peewee (10-12), bantam (13-16) and men’s (17-55) divisions. Registration can be done online at www. semifloorball.com If in-person registration is preferred, arrangements can be made by emailing semifloorball@gmail.com – Nick Greenizan
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Abraham (Bob) Van der Ende
CHILDREN ........................................80-98
March 7, 1923 - February 27, 2015
EMPLOYMENT .............................102-198
Abraham (Bob) Van der Ende passed away February 27, 2015 at Rosemary Heights Seniors Village in South Surrey, BC. Bob was born in Naaldwijk, Holland in 1923, into a large family of 16 children. Bob met his wife Jeanne during the war. He attended Horticultural school in Holland before he and Jeanne married in 1950. They also immigrated to Canada in 1950. Bob’s passion was his garden and greenhouse business. They raised four children in the White Rock area. Bob passed away just 7 weeks after the passing of Jeanne, his wife of nearly 65 years. Bob “Opa” will be very missed by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Bob is predeceased by his wife Jeanne and daughter Alice (Wilfred). He is survived by his brother in Holland, Tinus Van der Ende; sister Maria Matter in Washington; children Maryann (Darryl), Hank, Shirley (Dan), grandchildren Dean, Jennifer, Rob, Erika, Marlaena, Anita, Lara and Anna, and great-grandchildren Aleisha, Maddy, Leah, Otto, Declan, and Baby Alice. Bob is also survived by many nieces and nephews in Holland and Canada. The last few months of Bob’s life were difficult without support of Jeanne, but they are together again. Many thanks to the wonderful support staff at Rosemary Heights. Bob’s service will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at 2:00 pm in the Arbor Chapel, Valley View Funeral Home, 14660 72 Avenue, Surrey, BC.
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IN MEMORIAM
In Loving Memory of JOHN P. FORD August 3, 1933 - Feb. 28, 2014 Though one year ago you were taken away, You walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, So loved, so missed, so very dear. Love Joan, Don, Bob, Shirley & Katie
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OBITUARIES
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OBITUARIES
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COMING EVENTS
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ATTRIDGE, Patricia July 10, 1948 - February 18, 2015
Patricia, 66, died peacefully at Peace Arch Hospital in White Rock, from complications from pneumonia. Pat was born July 10, 1948 in Richmond Hill, Ontario, the daughter of Joseph Orville Donnelly & Mary Rosella McIntaggart. Pat loved family and spending time with them at the cottage at Halls Lake in Ontario. Moving to British Columbia in 1999 with her husband Norm and daughter Kayla and creating such distance between herself and her family was challenging for Pat but she was supportive and positive in every way and helped us all create our new life in Surrey/ White Rock. Not long after arriving she began volunteering at Kayla’s dance studio and soon became Office Manager of Joy of Movement and Visions Dance
Co. There she met some wonderful people and helped shape the lives of many children and young adults that attended the studio. Pat was an avid reader, loved card and board games, and movies. She cheered loudly when her favourite won American Idol or the Voice and cried when they lost. She was the first in line for tickets to Skate Canada to applaud her favourites Kurt Browning and Elvis Stojko. She relished every opportunity she had to care for Cassidy, her granddaughter, while Kayla was attending University and working. Cassidy very much misses her Grandmother, as we all do. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Victory Memorial Park Funeral Centre, 14831 28th Avenue in Surrey, on Friday, March 6th, 2015 at 1:00 pm. Condolences may be offered at www.victoryfuneralcentre.ca
HENRY, Edwin Nov. 10, 1925 - Feb. 20, 2015 Born November 10, 1925 in Belfast Northern Ireland. Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on February 20, 2015. He is lovingly remembered by his children Robert (Judy), Richard (Karen) and Elaine (John) and his 5 grandchildren; Nikki, Sean (Amy), Travers, Caitlin and Brendon. The family wishes to thank the caring and compassionate attendants and nurses of the Crescent Gardens Retirement Community, but most of all his long-time companion Helen Lilley who was his constant and invaluable assistant of the last 8 years. A Memorial Service will be held on March 21, 2015 at 10:00 am at Victory Memorial Park Funeral Centre, 14831 28th Ave, Surrey B.C. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Peace Arch Hospice on behalf of Hazel his wife who passed away in 2013. Condolences may be offered at www.victoryfuneralcentre.ca
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DRIVER / LABOURER Growing Surrey Co. requires. 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.
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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 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
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CONCRETE. Remove & Replace. Specializing in driveway, patios, sidewalks, etc. All types of finishes. FREE Estimates. 604-996-6878.
Stair Builder / Parts Craftsman
Westcoast Moulding & Millwork Surrey, a building product supplier has a Full - Time opportunity for an experienced Stair Builder & Parts Craftsman. Must have pervious experience in shaping Rails & Building stair components. Positive attitude, dedication & willingness to learn rewarded with: • Advancement Opportunities • Excellent Remuneration Package Commensurate w/ Experience • Full BeneďŹ ts Please Fax resume: 604-513-1194 or E-mail: jobs@westcoastmoulding.com
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ELECTRICIAN - Dana Thompson Over 24yrs exp. Res/Comm. Free est. Bonded. #14758 604-353-1519 Low Cost. Same Day. Licensed. Res/Com. Small job expert. Renos Panel changes ~ 604-374-0062
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Lawn Cut, Ride-on mower, Pwr Rake, Aerating, Weeding. Hedge Trim, Pruning, Reseed, Edging, Moss Killer, Bark Mulch, Pressure Wash., Gutter Clean. Roof Clean. Res/Comm. Reas. Rates, Fully insured. WCB.
A MAID 2 CLEAN All Your Cleaning Needs
Bill, 604-306-5540 or 604-589-5909
Weekly • Biweekly • Monthly Residential & Commercial Services ~ Excellent Rates!! * Licensed * Bonded * Insured
Kristy 604.488.9161
threescocatering@shaw.ca or Visit us at: www. threescompanycatering.ca
Complete Lawn & Garden Maint. Trimming, Fences Rubbish Removal, Pressure Wash 604-502-9198
FOR A BEAUTIFUL GARDEN Garden Design & Installation • Fall Clean-Up • Maintenance
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LANDSCAPING
A R R O W G R E E N Professional Hedge Sculpting (778)-878-ARRW “the friendly hedge guys�
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Free estimates. Call Mike
WINDOWS
778.960.0174 greenheartlandscaping@shaw.ca
778-855-5361 SEMIAHMOO PAINTING & DECORATING / POWER WASHING / HOURLY SERVICES, TILES, LAMINATED FLOORING. A div. of Armonia in Design Inc. Exterior / Interior / Residential / Commercial. Fully Insured / WorkSafe, BC, Registered. VISA. MASTER CARD Accepted. New Construction, HighEnd Homes, Re-Paints, Warehouses, Showrooms, Rentals, Offices and more. http://armoniapainting.com/ EXCELLENT REFERENCES AND TESTIMONIALS Condo Owners, Strata services, BEST OF HOUZZ 2015 AWARD. 604 247-888 OR 778 881-6478 armoniapainting@gmail.com
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
A - Z HANDYMAN SERVICES ~ Bathroom Specialist ~ Call Jim.....................604-818-4899 JAY’S HANDYMAN SERVICE *Plumbing *Electrical *Pressure Wash. No job too small. 604-396-9183 FINISH CARPENTER Finish Carpentry - Mouldings, sundecks, stairs, siding, painting, drywall. Refs. Rainer cel 604-613-1018
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PRESSURE WASHING
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POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
Call Ian 604-724-6373
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TILING
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Designing and renovating new kitchens, bathrooms, basements, house make-overs and additions
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EXPERT HANDYMAN available for most jobs big or small. Young, fit & hardworking. Great rates & friendly service! Phone Dan 604-679-1278
RUBBISH REMOVAL EXTRA CHEAP
E & M MAINTENANCE WINDOW WASHING
SUNDECKS
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CURB APPEAL Landscaping & Mowing Sell your home faster. This is the best reno money can buy! Call Dale 604-785-5982.
Residential & Office Cleaner. Exc Ref’s Own Supplies. Start immed. Reliable & Honest. 604-951-6304.
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Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
PLUMBING
RENOS & REPAIRS Excellent price on Hot Water Tanks Furnace, Boilers, Plumbing Jobs & Drain Cleaning
B & B MOBILE SERVICES
Gutter & Window Cleaning Homes + Stratas, WCB Work Guaranteed. 604-341-5831
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THIS AD APPEARS FIRST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH
A+ Lawn & Garden - Residential & Commercial services. 604.908.3596
New Construction & Renovations Patios âœŚ Sundecks âœŚ Fencing Bathrooms Concrete Sidewalks Basement Suites Remodels FREE ESTIMATES GORD REID 778-241-4668 tjbconstructionltd@gmail.com
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778-883-4262
Call Joe for a free estimate (604) 530-9647
Unique Taste, Unique Menus... Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...
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CLEANING SERVICES
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• Home Dinner Parties • Meetings • Funerals • Weddings • B-B-Ques • Birthdays • Anniversaries
ELECTRICAL
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
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Specializing in Private Events! We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.
DRYWALL
PSB DRYWALL ★ All Boarding, Taping, Framing & Texture. Insured work. Dump Removal Service. 604-762-4657/604-764-6416 DEAD LEVEL CONSTRUCTION LTD. Complete Drywall Work. Bob 604-830-1322 www.deadlevel.ca BBB Accredited Member
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CONCRETE & PLACING
CALL FRIENDLY BENJAMIN 604-230-7928
Service to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers & dishwashers. Reasonable. Also Appliance Removal Call Mark (604)536-9092
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PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299
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Mediation Services
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FLATTEN POPCORN CEILINGS
EXPERIENCED Commercial Heavy Duty Mechanic req’d for Trucking Co in Maple Ridge. Fax Resume to 604-460-7853 or email to wmader@telus.net
RUBBISH REMOVAL
604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley
Call Al 604-970-7083
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Call: Rick (604) 202-5184
LEGAL SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.
Placing & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 34 Years Exp. Free Estimates. coastalconcrete.ca
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
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FULL RENO’S, NEW KITCHEN & BATHS, QUICK HANDYMAN FIX-UP
HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES
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GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com
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JUNK / RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free! (778)997-5757
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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.
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APPLIANCES Peace Arch Appliance Service to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers & dishwashers. Reasonable. Also Appliance Removal Call Mark (604)536-9092
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Assortment of new 2 x 3, treated 2x6, etc. All $20. 32” French door $35. 604-533-1192 ELECTRIC LAWNMOWER, light weight, aluminum, new motor. Moving, must sell $30. 604-531-1192
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UNDER $200
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REAL ESTATE
MISC. FOR SALE
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UNDER $300
706
RENTALS
APARTMENT/CONDO
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ACTIVE SENIOR
1 BDRM SUITE Southside-Bright & Sunny
Well maintained Concrete High Rise in White Rock close to shopping.
SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.
NANAIMO - Ocean & City Views. Close to the University. Owner can carry mortgage with reasonable payment. Call 1-(250)753-0160
STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.
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STEEL BUILDINGS...”REALLY BIG SALE!” All steel building models and sizes. Plus extra savings. Buy now and we will store until spring. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca
HOMES WANTED WE BUY HOMES BC • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422
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Swimming Pool & All Amenities.
Top Floor, Hardwood flrs, Balcony. $795/incl heat/hwater 1/mo free rent for right tennant 100% SMOKE FREE BLDG NO PETS ~ ADULT ORIENTED
UTILITIES INCLUDED. NS/NP
(604) 536-8428 or 644-9595
WHITE ROCK LIVING
Affordable Housing for Seniors
Heat, Cable, Parking Incl.
Call 604-538-5085 www.sundial1.ca
S. Surrey
625
NANAIMO - Half acre lot light commercial property. Residental or Commercial. Beside Highway. Wide Open Ocean view. 1- (250)753-0160
WHITE ROCK. Sunny and bright 1 bdrm suite. Incl cable, heat & prkg. NS/NP. Avail. now. 604-535-0925
604-538-8308 CRESTWOOD MANOR
736
751
Hot Water & U/G Parking Incl
1455 Fir St WHITE ROCK 1 Bdrm units avail now Heat & hot wtr incl. Swimming pool & rec room On site mgr
Call 604-536-0379
SUITES, LOWER
SUITES, UPPER
#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
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. $1600/mo incl utils. (604)535-2044
Call 604-536-8499
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748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION OCEAN PARK furn bdrms $460 incl lndry, wifi, prkg. Mature N/S. Avail Mar 16th. 604-535-5953
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
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BIRCH BAY, WA Lot, 45X75, w/Designer RV, 38 ft. Lot: $70K US. RV:$39K CDN.360-922-0449
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
The Scrapper
WHITE ROCK, 1/bdrm suite, 700 sq ft. Storage. Heat/HW incl. New flooring & appli. 2 blks to beach. $800/mo. NS/NP. 604-916-5777
1 & 2 Bdrm Suites
RECREATIONAL
845
Call 536-5639 to view/rates
750
White Rock
640
*WHITE ROCK SQUARE 1480 Foster St - 347 sq/ft
WHITE ROCK - 15th & 160th St. 2 Bdrm bsmt suite, new home. Cls to school, bus, shopping. Avail now. NS/NP. $800. (604)590-6813
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.
NANAIMO - Ocean & City Views. Close to the University. Owner can carry mortgage with reasonable payment. Call 1-(250)753-0160
HOMES FOR RENT
Quiet community oriented living. RON Morin
2009 VW JETTA, 5 dr stn wagon, 2.5 litre gas engine. Gray. 74,000 kms. $7500/firm. 604-538-9257
Call Mon-Fri btwn 9am-noon.
Skyline Apts
FOR SALE BY OWNER
OFFICE SPACES 2nd floor office spaces from 234 sq/ft - 359 sq/ft.
1 BDRM PATIO APT
55 +, 1 bedroom suites. No pets, No Smoking
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
14834 North Bluff Road
LANGLEY 1 & 2 Bdrm Apartments large units up to 950 Sq ft. One bedroom starting at $725; two bdrm at $800. Call 604-533-0209 or 604533-9780 email: wwiebe50@gmail.com
REAL ESTATE
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TRANSPORTATION
HOMES FOR RENT
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.
Quiet Smoke Free Bldg
Call: 604-760-7882
Mechanic workshop BENCH, 7ft high x 32” wide. Metal cabinet 6ft x 3ft. Misc cabinets. Vise grip, grinder, tools. Open to offers. $2.00 & up. 604-531-1192
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*ROSEMARY CENTRE 3388 Rosemary Hts Cres.
1 BDRM $905/mo IN WELL MAINTAINED NEWLY UPDATED BUILDING. Heat, hot water and secured u/g parking stalls included. No pets, No smoking.
TOOLS
RENTALS
Call 604-538-5337
1321 Foster St.
587
APARTMENT/CONDO
White Rock ~ 1243 Best St
1 & 2 Bedrooms
Elite EMULSIFIER BLENDER powerful, 7000 rpm motor, makes soup, ice-cream. Replaces 20 kitchen appls. New, still in box. Senior moving into care home. Cost $300, asking $130. 604-531-1192
CEMENT MIXER, heavy duty, all steel, portable. $250 obo. 604-531-1192
FOR SALE BY OWNER
Restless Leg Syndrome & Leg Cramps? Fast Relief In One Hour. Sleep At Night. Proven For Over 32 Years. www.allcalm.com Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660.
RENTALS
757
.Hugh & McKinnon Rentals 604-541-5244.
Classified Ads are inexpensive and work HARD for you!
WANTED TO RENT
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 WANTED: Bright updated suite or apt in White Rock for Mar 31st, for senior $850-$950/mo.778-317-3135
www.bcclassified.com
STREET TREES
Please don’t prune City street trees! To ensure the health of our street trees, the City of Surrey prunes the trees in accordance with International Society of Arboriculture Best Practices and Standards. City By-law 5235 prohibits damage to City trees, including unauthorized or substandard pruning.
To find out more about the pruning and maintenance of City street trees, or to find out if the tree in front of your house is a City street tree, please call 604.501.5050 and we will have a City Arborist contact you.
www.surrey.ca/trees
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