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Christian students, chaperones robbed by gunmen while playing soccer on cultural exchange

Armed holdup ends Guatemalan trip Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter

Twenty-six White Rock Christian Academy students have had their mission trip to Central America cut short, after several of the Grade 11s were robbed while playing soccer with some of the local children. Assistant principal Brian Oger told Peace Arch News Tuesday that the students would be returning home early as a result of the

incident, which occurred last weekend. None of the students – who had only arrived in Guatemala two days earlier – were physically injured, he said. While some media have reported that armed gunmen stormed the field where the students were playing soccer, Oger said that “was a sensationalized aspect of the story that’s not accurate.� As well, there were chaperones at the scene.

More details were shared in a statement issued later Tuesday. “On Saturday, the third day of their trip, men holding guns approached a group of students and several adults. They were asked to lie down on the ground and had personal items such as backpacks taken from them,� the news release states. “The board of directors and administration decided that in the interest of the welfare of the students, the

team would immediately return home.� The statement noted students “are understandably disappointed with their trip being shortened. The school’s main priority is the well-being and safety of the students and staff.� Four chaperones, including WRCA principal David Michel, were part of the school’s contingent to Guatemala, which has been a tradition at WRCA since 2009. i see page 4

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If White Rock council can’t commit more city funding to its key tourist organization than planned, the future of Tourism White Rock is grim, officials say. It would be “the end of Tourism White Rock as we know it,� executive director Betina Albornoz said Monday, during a public opportunity to comment on the city’s 2015-2019 draft financial Betina Albornoz plan. Tourism White Rock The plan – which projects a 1.6 per cent property-tax decrease for 2015 – allocates $79,800 to Tourism White Rock for the year. The figure – which is about half of what was provided in 2014 – includes $59,800 in base funding and $20,000 in temporary rent. Earlier in Monday’s meeting, council members voted in favour of a motion by Coun. Helen Fathers to increase the 2015 sum by another $20,000, but Albornoz said it still won’t be enough to sustain current operating levels. Last September, she asked the city to budget $190,000, and committed i see page 4

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Manitoba’s Tyler Wilson aims his shot alongside a handful of fellow archers during a compound-bow competition at the 2015 Canadian Indoor Archery Championships, held last weekend in Cloverdale. Hundreds of competitors from across the country took part in the three-day event, which was hosted by the Semiahmoo Fish and Game Club. For more, see page 29.

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Chesney asks to investigate whether White Rock has Canada’s longest ‘wooden’ pier

City won’t revisit revised quest for record Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter

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A second crack at determining whether White Rock’s landmark pier sets a national record was stopped at the gate Monday, when council voted against a motion by Coun. David Chesney to investigate if the pier is the longest wooden structure of its kind. The city had earlier determined that it wasn’t Canada’s longest pier, after Chesney had brought forward the motion in January without specifying “wooden.”

In discussing the new motion, Mayor Wayne Baldwin asked city staff how much time had been spent investigating the original request, which Chesney told council at that time that the distinction could be another tourism draw for the city. Prior to the vote, Chesney was optimistic that narrowing the search terms would prove more successful. “Hopefully this time, by being more specific… we can finally dedicate the 100-year-old gal down on the beach to

the rightful honour she deserves,” he said. City manager Dan Bottrill said it took staff about a day-and-a-half to rule White Rock’s landmark out of the running for the title following the earlier motion. At least one other pier, in Quebec’s Marine de Portneuf, out-stretched White Rock’s, he said. “We didn’t confirm (Quebec’s) was the longest pier, we just confirmed it was longer,” Bottrill said. Baldwin and Couns. Bill Lawrence, Grant Meyer and Lynne Sinclair voted

against directing staff to invest more time to the matter. (Baldwin and Lawrence had supported Chesney’s earlier motion.) Following the vote, Baldwin noted Chesney did not have to simply let his quest go. “Coun. Chesney, nothing to stop you from doing a quick research on that,” he said. “You could check it out… and if you want to put forward a motion that says this is the pier, we’ll take a look at that.”

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Semi vs. Sonata Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter

One man was taken to hospital with minor injuries following a collision between a semi and a sedan Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of 176 Street and 24 Avenue. Police at the scene said the semi was heading northbound through the intersection when it T-boned a Hyundai Sonata that was westbound on 24 Avenue. According to witnesses, the semi had the right-of-way at the time. Police said investigation is ongoing, and one driver will be receiving a ticket under the Motor Vehicle Act in connection with the crash. A dog that was also in the Sonata was not injured, police said. Traffic through the area was temporarily snarled while crews dealt with the aftermath, including towing the two vehicles and clearing debris from the northbound lanes.

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A T-bone collision at 176 Street and 24 Avenue between a semi and a sedan resulted in one man being taken to hospital Tuesday afternoon.

Surrey couple accused of planning pressure-cooker bombs at Canada Day celebration

‘We’re responsible if something happens to kids’ Justin Beddall Black Press

On July 1, 2013, the man co-accused of allegedly plotting to detonate pressurecooker bombs at the B.C. legislature on Canada Day nervously paced inside an Abbotsford motel room wondering why the devices didn’t explode. “Those… timers worked until I gave them to him… I tested them over and over,” John Nuttall says to his wife, Amanda Korody, in an undercover police video shown to a jury Monday at B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver. The Surrey couple was arrested in Abbotsford that day and faces four terrorism-related charges to which they’ve pleaded not guilty. RCMP arrested the pair following a fivemonth investigation. Police seized what they described as three “improvised explosive devices” made from pressure cookers. The bombs were allegedly placed on the grounds of the parliament building in Victoria where thousands of people were to gather for Canada Day celebrations. The Crown has said the RCMP ensured the homemade bombs, which were allegedly built in a Delta hotel, were “inert” when

placed in Victoria. In his opening remarks at the trial on Feb. 2, prosecutor Peter Eccles said the couple had recently converted to the Muslim faith. Eccles told the jury they’d hear and see many hours of audio and video surveillance, which would include conversation between Nuttall and Korody in which Nuttall talks about what will happen after their alleged plot takes place. “Within 48 hours, we’re going to be listening to the news and hear the aftermath,” Nuttall tells his wife. “This is going to rock the world. Al-Qaeda Canada – that’s who we are… As of today we’re mujahid. We’re secret agents.” Eccles, however, said the Crown believed the pair worked on its own and doubted AlQaeda even knew they existed. In another portion of video played on Monday, Nuttall talks intermittently on his cellphone with an undercover RCMP operator whom he believes is an Arab businessman arranging their getaway by plane. The undercover officer cannot be identified due to a publication ban. In the video, Nuttall becomes increasingly concerned as noon approaches with no news

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Video of John Nuttall and Amanda Korody. about the bombs detonating. The explosives were scheduled to go off between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. and Nuttall starts to worry that children may be killed as the Canada Day festivities start. “As long as those kids are OK, I’m OK. We’re still responsible if something happens to those kids,” he tells his wife. Later, he tells the undercover officer: “Those kids, it’s 12 o’clock, what if it goes off? The timers were fine. I checked them 10 times, you checked them 10 times – they were ticking.”

Inside the motel room, Nuttall and his wife fish around plastic bags of clothing and other personal effects as they decide what to bring with them when they escape the country. They never discuss a specific destination, but as he goes through his clothes Nuttall tells his wife: “Where we’re going I don’t think I’d need a leather jacket. “We’re leaving and never coming back to Canada.” Back on the phone with the RCMP undercover cop, Nuttall goes over details of the getaway plan. With television coverage of Canada Day events across the country playing in the background, Nuttall repeats the instructions over the phone. “Just the clothes on my back, yes,” he says. “Go across the street and there’s a Burger King, OK. We’re on our way brother, just the clothes on our back.” As the motel room door opens, there’s a loud commotion. “Police! Get down…. Roll over on your front. Roll over on your front.” The trial continued with a cross-examination of the undercover RCMP officer. – with files from Sheila Reynolds


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‘Service-learning’ sojourn cut short i from page 1 According to a school newsletter, the “service-learning” trip was set for March 19-31, and was anticipated to be a “unique opportunity to engage in handson experiences, build relationships, explore a new country and learn about the customs and cultures of Guatemala.” “Students will see the contrast between the rich and poor, Cen-

tral American values and North American values, Catholic cultures and Protestant cultures, village life and city life and more,” the newsletter states. “From living with homestays to serving the Guatemalans to exploring Guatemala, the class will have an experience unlike any other.” In 2011, teens who participated in the trip – helping at WRCA’s sister school and in a Mayan vil-

lage – told PAN it changed their lives. “It’s helped me understand God’s plan for my life,” said one. Tuesday, Oger would not say exactly when the students are due to return. “We’re just wanting to make sure that the students get the counselling that they need,” he said. “Obviously, a challenging experience for sure.”

Projected costs excessive: Baldwin i from page 1 Tourism White Rock to raising a further $100,000 through grants and corporate sponsorships. In discussing Fathers’ motion, Mayor Wayne Baldwin expressed concern about the steady increase in the city’s contribution – it’s grown from $15,000 in 2009 to $163,200 in 2014 – and described the organization’s projected 2015 operating costs of nearly $300,000 as “a bit excessive.” “Since 2009… the amount of money that the city has put into Tourism White Rock has grown steadily,” Baldwin said. “There has to be some discussion of the growth, the cost.” But Albornoz said the city’s contributions over the years – amounting to about $700,000 – are less than half of what Tourism White Rock has raised over the same period. “Since 2008, we have raised… $1.6 million. I would say that’s a

fantastic return,” Albornoz said. She noted the sum does not factor in the value of in-kind and volunteer services the organization provides. Other speakers also expressed concern about projected funding. Tourism volunteer Jane Kline said she has seen the social and economic value of Tourism White Rock firsthand and “cannot find any instances where the Tourism White Rock board or executive director have failed.” “It has, in my taxpaying mind, been nothing short of impressive,” Kline said. Kline was cut short by Coun. Bill Lawrence, the meeting chair, when she chastised Coun. Grant Meyer for not “running interference” in his role as council liaison to the organization. “It is my understanding that you have not attended one of their meetings since the last election,” Kline had told Meyer.

“I really feel that’s a shame.” Meyer did not respond. Board member Ginny Harrison noted Tourism White Rock’s fixed annual costs are $68,000, “before we even open the door.” Without a bigger commitment from the city, there’ll be no money to pay the executive director, run projects, produce brochures, operate the summer trolley service or assist with events such as the sea festival and Irish festival, Harrison said. “I’m a little concerned.” Tourism White Rock “brings incredible value to the city,” she said. The draft financial plan also includes $20,000 in 2015 for the city to work with “appropriate partners” to complete a tourism strategy; and $80,000 in 2016 towards long-term accommodations for Tourism White Rock. The financial plan is scheduled to be adopted April 27.

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Transit vote underway Let the voting begin. Ballots asking voters whether they support a 0.5-per-cent sales tax to go towards transportation and transit improvements for the region are now in the mail. It’s the final step in a years-long battle to decide how to generate the $250-million per year required to fund the region’s share of Metro Vancouver mayors’ transportation and transit plan. The 0.5-per-cent regional sales tax proposed to pay for the plan, dubbed the Metro Vancouver Congestion Improvement Tax, effectively raises the Provincial Sales Tax charged in the

region to 7.5 per cent. The Congestion Improvement Tax is estimated to raise $250 million a year, which would fund the region’s share of the projects, with the rest to come from the provincial and federal governments. Households began receiving the ballots earlier this month, and voters have until May 29 to return them. Referendum Questions, a special Black Press series, will examine the various issues surrounding the transit referendum over the coming weeks. For more stories in this series, visit www.peacarchnews.com

Transit proposal includes more B-Line routes, SkyTrain upgrades

What is the plan promising? The plan Metro Vancouver mayors crafted last June tried to offer something for every resident and every part of the region to keep local councils on side and appeal for votes. The big ticket items are three light-rail lines in Surrey at a cost of $2.1 billion and the $2-billion subway in Vancouver, extending SkyTrain’s Millennium Line west along the Broadway corridor to Arbutus. The plan says the light-rail lines from Surrey Centre on 104 Avenue to Guildford and down King George Boulevard to Newton would come within seven years, while the longer LRT line down Fraser Highway to Langley City could take 12 years. In the more immediate future, the plan calls for 400 more buses, increasing bus service by 25 per cent across the region. Eleven new B-Line express bus routes would be added to speed passengers along major corridors with few stops. The ones to be launched in the first five years of the plan are Surrey Centre to Langley, Scott Road to Newton via Scott and 72nd, Maple Ridge to Coquitlam, Richmond-Brighouse to Metrotown, Dundarave to Phibbs on the North Shore, Downtown Vancouver to SFU Burnaby and Joyce-Collingwood to UBC via 41st. Later B-Lines in the plan are Newton to White Rock (an extension of the existing 96 B-Line in Surrey), Langley to Pitt Meadows, Metrotown to Capilano University via Willingdon, Lynn Valley to Downtown Vancouver and Downtown Vancouver to Southeast Marine Drive. SeaBus service would increase 50 per cent early in the plan, providing sailings every 15 minutes all day and every 10 minutes at peak times. Night bus service would increase 80 per cent and HandyDart service would get a 30 per cent increase to serve the elderly and disabled.

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The transit plan calls for several new B-Line express bus routes throughout Metro Vancouver. SkyTrain and Canada Line upgrades would get more than $800 million for 220 new cars to increase capacity and 10 more train cars would be added to carry more West Coast Express passengers. Expo Line service would increase 50 per cent. Other capital money would flow to new or expanded transit exchanges. The biggest road project in the plan is the $1-billion replacement of the Pattullo Bridge with a new four-lane bridge, expandable to six lanes. The new bridge would be tolled and ‘No’ side critics say it shouldn’t be in the plan at all because it will likely be built and tolled no matter the outcome of the vote. The plan includes $36 million a year in increased money for road upgrades and maintenance on corridors such as Fraser Highway, Kingsway and Knight Street. Another $13 million a year would go to add 2,700 km of new bikeways or traffic-separated cycling lanes, including completion of the Central Valley Greenway and B.C. Parkway routes. – Jeff Nagel

Province promises to proceed with tax if Yes side wins

Referendum vs. non-binding plebiscite Technically, yes, the vote is a plebiscite under provincial law. But practically, there’s little difference, except that it operates under different legislation. “On the surface, to voters there is not really any discernible difference,” Elections BC spokesman Don Main said. The plebiscite is not legally binding but the provincial government has promised to proceed with the proposed 0.5 per cent sales tax increase to fund improvements if a majority of residents across Metro Vancouver vote in favour. Elections BC defines a plebiscite as a cabinet-ordered vote on a matter of public concern conducted under

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the Election Act that “may be binding on government” while a referendum is held under the Referendum Act and the results are “usually binding.” The 2011 HST referendum was not technically binding either in the sense that government was not legally forced to repeal the harmonized sales tax after losing the vote. It happened only because former premier Gordon Campbell promised government would abide by the outcome when he OK’d the referendum. Legally, Fight HST’s eventual referendum win still only required government to forward the draft repeal bill to the house for debate, not to actually pass it.

But blocking it then would have been political suicide for a government already deeply wounded by the HST debacle. Representatives of the ‘yes’ and ‘no’ campaigns in the Congestion Improvement Tax both say it would be similarly unthinkable for the province to ignore the outcome of the transit and transportation vote. “Politically, that would just be unbelievable,” Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore said. ‘No’ campaign head Jordan Bateman said he believes the tax is a go if the vote is ‘yes’, but doesn’t believe the spending commitments are necessarily binding. – Jeff Nagel

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study by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business released this week indicates public-sector wages are 10 to 15 per cent higher than comparable jobs in the private sector. CFIB vice-president Ted Mallett outlined the differences between comparable positions within the two sectors. “In the private sector, (compensation is) market tested,” he said. “If wages go up too much, businesses struggle, they end up closing doors or cutting back. If wages are too low, then the business doesn’t attract the right kind of labour and it suffers as well.” The CFIB “Wage Watch” report takes its data from 2010 information contained in Statistics Canada’s 2011 National Household Survey. It compares more than 200 occupations. In 2010, private-sector wages were still suffering from the 2008 economic downturn, which dealt a severe blow to many businesses. Wage increases were non-existent for most employees in 2009 and 2010. Meanwhile, wage increases for government employees continued ticking along. While there has been a slight reduction in annual increases from the four-per-cent range to around two per cent, most public-sector employees are likely making about 15 per cent more than in 2008. In years past, public-sector wages were often at, or even slightly below, comparableprivate sector wages. There was a reason for this – more job security, generous benefits and fully indexed pension plans, which long-term employees could often start collecting from as early as 55. However, in the past 20 years or so, the wages paid to public-sector employees have ballooned. This has happened as job security in the private sector has been substantially reduced. While there was a booming private-sector economy in B.C. from 2000 to 2008, many traditional well-paying jobs disappeared. Some new, well-paying jobs appeared, but in many cases, these require a very high level of education and skills that only a few people have. The 2008 downturn intensified that trend, and there has been only minimal replacement of many jobs that were lost. Many former private-sector employees have set up their own businesses in an attempt to keep the work coming in. Salaries paid to public-sector workers need a closer look.

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an expansion of the Metro Vancouver transit system into Delta, Surrey, White Rock and Langley. That service began in 1973. Over the years, the bus service has slowly improved, although many routes have been added and then cut back or cancelled. When SkyTrain was first announced in 1980 by Surrey MLA Bill Vander Zalm, who was minister of municipal affairs and transit, the projections were that it would go from downtown Vancouver to New Westminster in the first phase, which opened in 1986. It would then be extended to Whalley, with another possible line from Vancouver to Richmond. Vander Zalm later said there was a possibility of an extension from Whalley to Newton. That was 35 years ago. The extensions to Scott Road, and then to what is now called Surrey City Centre, came in 1990 and 1994 respectively. Since that last extension was completed, 21 years ago, there have been a number of promises made. There has been promises of LRT, suggestions that rail service on the interurban rail corridor (still in use and completely intact) be revived and even a promise of SkyTrain to Langley along Fraser Highway, made by then-premier Gordon Campbell about seven years ago. So we do have bus service in Surrey, albeit limited; we do have SkyTrain into the far northwest corner of the city, and we have had an awful lot of promises. Frank Bucholtz writes Thursdays for the Peace Arch News. He is the editor of the Langley Times.

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An open letter to the mayors’ council and provincial government. The plebiscite is not to let the voters decide about transit options; it only shows the contempt the government has for the voters. The government does not care what the outcome of this plebiscite is and will blame the voters regardless of the outcome. I would have liked to vote on the South Perimeter Road and the coal port and coal trains. I would have liked a say about the Port Mann Bridge. I would like vote on the new bridge to replace the tunnel. I would especially like to vote on pay increases for our politicians. If this vote is so important for the economy and the livability of Metro Vancouver – and we voters are asked to make this decision – what do we need MLAs for? Why not let the voters make all the important decisions? I believe Premier Christy Clark and the MLAs are ducking their responsibilities to govern wisely and trying to download the responsibility to the voters. This process was doomed to fail. People do not vote to increase taxes. The plebiscite is one of the most cynical pretences of perverted democracy I have ever witnessed from any level of government. Andrew Schulz, White Rock

Our city let there be lights Editor: A while back, I wrote a letter decrying the rude driving behaviour while two school lads were trying to cross via the pedestrian crossing at 128 Street and 17 Avenue (Solutions for safer passage, Sept. 5, 2013 letters). I suggested pedestrian-crossing lights be installed. Lo and behold, we have lights and they really make a difference. You can see them from quite a distance, and drivers are stopping. I bet those boys are happy. Thank you to the City of Surrey for doing this. It’s a little bit safer out there thanks to your good work. Sally Stewart, Surrey B E N ’S M AY TAG

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Residents feel kicked to the curb Editor: I am writing to ask our illustrious mayor – through you – if we residents of White Rock who reside in condominium apartments are not residents of this city? How is it that a taxpayer residing in a single-family residence has more rights than we taxpayers living in condos? If our garbage collection is unilaterally withdrawn by Mayor Wayne Baldwin and his council, it means the taxes we pay will, in part, be paying for the garbage collection of a select group of our society. This is out-and-out discrimination and the kind of thinking that would bring this about, including the in-camera decision making process, is worthy of nothing but contempt. Gus Nielsen, White Rock Q City representatives are touting “reduction” as the primary objective, along with “fairness” as the justification for scrapping existing garbage-collection arrangements. Why, then, does the proposed new scheme do exactly the opposite, and provide no incentive to reduce? Why will it cost every single-family household exactly the same, irrespective of whether they leave zero, one or two cans at the curb for collection? Why will those that have chosen to live in a smaller house – with a smaller assessment – be forced to subsidize those in larger homes? All other city services are based on assessment. A household with zero waste for a given week will pay the same as a household with two cans. How is that fair? It is clear that the scheme being proposed is neither fair nor usage-based, and no better than the existing scheme in these respects. But, guess what, it is going to cost more. Councillors have been remarkably silent over this issue, simply passing the buck to city staff to stifle concerns. So much for open access to councillors. A large number of municipalities across Canada have managed to implement a ‘pay-as-you-throw’ scheme. If the goal is truly to move to a zero-waste environment, then with the correct community education and buy-in, a proper usage-based scheme should be implemented. Keith Knightson, White Rock Q

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Better off with private collection Re: Condo owners trash city’s decision, March 24. The group of condo residents who gathered at city hall on Monday would like you to believe they speak for condo owners throughout the city, but I wonder how many of White Rock’s 250 strata complexes were actually represented. My guess is it was less than 10 per cent. While MC Bill Vigars was doing his best to spin a White Rock council decision as an act of deceit, no one was willing to acknowledge the bigger picture. The fact is that some strata complexes must hire a private service provider to remove their garbage, while their unit owners pay for that same service through their property taxes. Here at Avra we do in fact have a private contractor provide our garbage-removal service, an arrangement we were particularly happy with last year when White Rock’s civic workers were on strike. My feeling is if these people spent half the time sourcing a new garbage-collection service as they spend railing against change, they would have this issue behind them in no time, and we’d all be better for it. Glen Gerow, White Rock

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White Rock council has authorized nearly $500,000 in interim funding to expedite construction of two railway pedestrian crossings on West Beach. The approval, financial services director Sandra Kurylo said Monday, is needed in advance of the financial-plan adoption to enable construction of the crossings – one west of the Oxford Street comfort station and the other adjacent to Anderson Street – to get started early next month. “Normally, this would be approved in the upcoming finan-

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Cash claimed A cash cache that was turned in to White Rock RCMP in October is back with its rightful owner. Const. Shaileshni Molison confirmed Tuesday that the money – discovered in late October near Semiahmoo Shopping Centre – was claimed March 10, shortly after police issued an appeal for help locating the owner. Molison said the South Surrey woman – who does not want to be identified – told police she’d lost the $1,800 while she was out running errands. “She just had a lot of things going on,” Molison told Peace Arch News. “Forgot that she’d taken it out (of her

purse) when she was doing errands.” She didn’t report the loss to police because “she didn’t think it was a police matter.” “She… didn’t realize that would be something we could help her with,” Molison said. Molison noted the owner was among “a few people” who called the detachment to claim the funds after the appeal appeared in the PAN March 5, and she wants to meet the person who found the money and turned it over. Molison described the finder as “extremely honest,” and the owner as “extremely, extremely thankful.” – Tracy Holmes

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enter, possession of stolen property, theft, White Rock RCMP are mischief and breach of crossing their fingers recognizance. that the arrest Friday of Molison said the lata man they say is well- est charges are among 11 known to them will put the accused is facing in a dent in a recent spike connection with recent in thefts from vehicles. incidents in White Rock “Since his arrest, we’ve and South Surrey. seen a decrease Roseberry in these incitold council it’s dents,” Staff Sgt. not uncommon Lesli Roseberry for propertytold council crime sprees Monday, during to be the work “a chat” about of one or two crime in the individuals. city. Property crime The individhas been a priual noted was Lesli Roseberry ority in White Staff Sergeant arrested shortly Rock since she after 6:15 a.m. took command March 20, after a resi- six years ago – and dent of the 1300-block remains the Mounties’ of Best Street reported nemesis. that his vehicle had been While White Rock broken into and the crime in general is culprit “may now have down, statistics show the access to his residence,” number of thefts from Const. Shaileshni Moli- motor vehicles grew by son told Peace Arch 35 per cent last year, to News Tuesday. 287 from 212 the year Police responding before. An increase was arrested a man who also seen in stolen-vehithe victim identified as cle reports (55 per cent, holding onto a back- to 59 from 38). pack that had been Steps being taken to among the items stolen. reduce the problem The accused was include increased highremanded on charges visibility patrols and including break-and- monitoring of chronic Staff Reporter

offenders to ensure they are complying with court-imposed conditions such as curfews. Another area of concern for police is that of relationship violence. Roseberry said domestic assault jumped 38 per cent last year, to 40 reports from 29 the year prior. She cited the complexity of such investigations in noting the escalating cost of policing. “While crime is generally down in White Rock… the cost of policing continues to rise,” Roseberry said. “Investigating a domestic-assault case, for example, takes 10 times longer than it did when I first started.” Increasing costs can also be attributed to changes in the “landscape” of crime over the years, she said, citing computer-based crimes. “Threats on Facebook didn’t occur five years ago,” Roseberry noted. Drug investigations in White Rock dropped by 38 per cent last year over 2013, to 108 from 175, and a plan to “continue to apply pressure to those who traffic in hard drugs in our com-

French connection in White Rock White Rock RCMP have been ordered to go bilingual. Const. Shaileshni Molison said the order from the Treasury Board came through two weeks ago, as a result of a determination that at least five per cent of the city’s population speaks French. It means everything the Mounties’ produce – including on the RCMP

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sually, a mother catching her toddler jumping up and down on the couch would be followed by stern words and an order to calm down. For Tina Mitchell, however, seeing her then-four-year-old son Nathan bounce up and down on the sofa brought tears to her eyes. “I saw that, and it just melted my heart with joy,” she recalls. “To see him be able to do that, or go outside and get dirty, or learn to ride his bike – things that kids do – it was a huge change. A blessing.” Nathan is now nine years old, and life for both him and his family – he is an only child to Tina and her husband, Jason – is good. It wasn’t always that way. Just before he turned three, Nathan was diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome – a condition in which damaged kidneys leak abnormal amounts of protein into the urine, causing painful swelling. Signs of the problem actually began showing when he was just 18 months old. Nathan’s growth was slow, and he would wake up with swollen, puffy eyes. At first, doctors didn’t think it was anything serious, and suggested the puffy eyes could be an allergic reaction. “We went through a period where we eliminated certain foods, trying to find out what is was,” Tina explains. “But nothing worked. It turns out it was fluid that was causing the puffiness.” After being referred to BC Children’s Hospital’s nephrology department, doctors discovered Nathan had a rare condition called focal segmental

glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), a disease that attacks the kidneys. That year – until Nathan was four – was a rough one, she admits. With FSGS, one of the proteins the kidneys aren’t able to retain in the blood is albumin, which instead “leaks” throughout the body and is what causes swelling. Nathan was “in the hospital more than he was at home” and when he was home, the disease had zapped him of nearly all his energy and appetite. He underwent a number of surgeries, including one to insert a vascular-access device, so he could receive IV treatments. “It goes right in your chest – right here,” says Nathan, tapping his chest. “The IV treatments added albumin back into my body, so the fluids would go where they’re supposed to go.” Nathan, his mom points out, knows nearly all there is to know about his Tina Mitchell condition. And for someone so young, Nathan’s mom he has no trouble rattling off the multisyllabic medical terms or medications. When he was in the hospital, he also learned how all the machines worked – at one point even correctly directing a young nurse to push a particular button on a machine that was beeping incessantly. Between the ages of three and four, Nathan spent much of his time in and out of BC Children’s Hospital, as doctors tried to find – but with little success – a solution to the South Surrey youngster’s increasingly painful problem. In some cases, FSGS is treatable with medication, but Tina notes “the medications only made things worse.” It was immeasurably difficult for Nathan’s parents to see their only child in so much pain and discomfort. As the toxins built up in his body, he felt nauseated, had no energy and, eventually, stopped eating. “All he could do some days was lie on the couch in pain. That was pretty hard. And I couldn’t always just sit there and hold him, either, because I had to get his medications, I had to do his tube feedings, then clean up from that,” Tina explains. “And in between, I was on the phone with the hospital a lot, asking questions, asking if I should bring him in.” “My mom could have really used an earpiece, or a (phone) headset,” interjects Nathan, with a laugh. After further tests, doctors determined Nathan’s FSGS was caused by genetics, which his mother notes is uncommon. “He has the rarest form of a very rare condition, and unfortunately, the genetic form is the one that isn’t treatable with medications,” she explains. The only solution was a kidney transplant. But because it’s a genetic condition, both Tina and Jason were not suitable transplant matches. Tina’s mother, Carol Fleming, was a match, however. “It wasn’t a hard decision to make, that’s for sure. When they told me I was a match, I was just so relieved and so excited,” Carol, a Vancouver Island resident, tells Peace Arch News in a phone interview. i see page 12

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Mitchells extremely grateful to the staff at the hospital. “There’s a whole team there – an amazing team. The change in Nathan’s quality of life is amazing. It’s really like a miracle… and without the treatments and support we received, Nathan would not be here today.” It is because of that help that the Mitchells are trying to drum up support for the hospital foundation’s annual Jeans Day initiative next month. Jeans Day – which is April 30 – offers schools and businesses that normally have a formal dress code the chance to let employees or students wear jeans, in exchange for purchasing a button or pin to wear. For more, visit www.bcchf.ca/ events/event-calendar/jeans-day

i from page 11 “It was just so difficult to see him like that. It brings tears to my eyes thinking about seeing him there, all swollen and sick.” In most kidney-transplant operations, the old kidneys of the recipient are left inside the body, and eventually just shrivel up and remain non-functioning. But with Nathan, both had to be removed to make way for his donor kidney – which meant two major surgeries, back-to-back. First, he underwent a double nephrectomy, and was hooked up to a dialysis machine until Fleming’s kidney – which was removed at St. Paul’s Hospital – could be brought to BC Children’s. Then, later in the day, Nathan received his new kidney. “That was a really long day, and pretty scary. But really exciting and joyful, too,” Tina says. “It was a corner to turn, and a chance at a new life… we were so lucky that my mom was able to donate a kidney.” Though there was the requisite amount of recovery time, Tina noticed a change in Nathan almost immediately. “Kids bounce back so quickly. And as soon as he could do stuff, he was doing stuff.” In the months and years that followed, little things that some parents might take for granted became incredible moments. Tina remembers, specifically, the joy she felt watching him

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Den of hundreds found in Boundary Bay dyke

Disturbance of hibernating snakes ‘unfortunate’ T he 500 snakes (Thamnophis hibernating elegans), also known as garter snakes western garter snakes, a unexpectedly species widely found during distributed Anne Murray Boundary Bay in western dyke repairs at Canada. Beach Grove He explained have attracted a that garter lot of attention. snakes are When the variable in snakes were colour and disturbed and size, so can began to wake be confusing up, the decision for even was made to experienced take them naturalists to to Burnaby’s identify. Wildlife Rescue Typically, the Association western garter (WRA). is greyish-brown with After being cooled three paler-coloured down, the snakes stripes down its were stored in buckets back. The stripes are with damp sawdust. broken by two rows They will be kept in of alternating, darkhibernation until their coloured blotches, den site is restored and the top row of which temperatures become invades the midwarm enough to release dorsal stripe, giving them. it a variably wavy I asked herpetologist appearance. Professor Patrick Yolanda Brooks at Gregory of the WRA told me that the University of Victoria snakes are different about the snakes, which sizes. This is to be he identified from expected as females are photographs as western larger than males, and terrestrial garter snakes keep growing

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throughout their lives, with the rate of growth slowing with age. Western garter snakes are common in Fraser marshes, where they readily enter water, despite their “terrestrial” name. They consume a varied diet of slugs, earthworms, fish, frogs, nestling birds and small mammals, and have a primitive constricting ability, sometimes coiling their bodies around mammal prey while biting them.

Their saliva may be mildly poisonous. Live young are born between July and September and in fall the snakes cool and lower their metabolic rate, before entering a den (hibernaculum) for the winter. The Boundary Bay hibernaculum is much larger than average for our region, but in other areas of North America, winter dens of hundreds or thousands of garter snakes have been found.

Other garter snake species are also found in our area. Common garter snakes may have bold black and yellow dorsal stripes, but like the western garter snake, they can vary greatly in colour and size. This wide-spread species occurs in a diversity of habitats from wetlands to hillsides. Another species, the northwestern garter snake, often has a red dorsal stripe. It is less

likely to enter water than the other two, but will roam on beaches, grass margins of dykes, and woodland edges. The very large congregation of western garter snakes on Boundary Bay is an indication of the richness of our local marsh habitat. Snakes are a welladapted, essential component of the delta environment. It is most unfortunate that they were disturbed,

and moving them was a very risky strategy, only suitable for an emergency situation. Hopefully their den can be reconstructed so that the snakes can be safely returned, and monitoring will be done to ensure the population survives. Anne Murray, the author of two nature books available in local book stores, writes monthly in the Peace Arch News – www. natureguidesbc.com

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2015 Committee Volunteer Opportunities The City of White Rock is seeking volunteers to provide insight and expertise to serve on the following city committees: 1)

Economic Investment Committee: to advise City Council and staff on matters referred to the Committee by Council regarding economic investment in the City. Up to nine (9) voting members appointed by Council will represent a broad range of perspectives and expertise from the community’s business, investment, marketing, development, and planning sectors.

White Rock Business Licence Changes Did you know? White Rock has a new system called Tempest for processing business licences. As we move to this system, existing businesses should receive invoices by April 20, 2015. Get a Discount Pay before May 20, 2015 to receive a 10% discount. Pay Online

The Committee will identify strategies and actions and assist to: • Support long term economic stability and growth in the community; • Increase economic diversity and local employment opportunities; • Encourage financial investment in the area; and • Support existing businesses in retention and expansion.

The City will offer an online payment option. Check the City website at www.whiterockcity.ca/payonline in the coming weeks for a direct link!

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Environment Committee: to advise Council and staff on environmental matters referred to the Committee by Council. The Environmental Advisory Committee will consist of up to seven (7) voting members.

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Board of Variance: provides an avenue of relief for people seeking variances to the Zoning Bylaw, where compliance would create an undue hardship.

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There is one (1) position available for an appointment until December 31, 2016. A combination of personal attributes, experience, community association, skills, and knowledge will be considered of this position. The following is a list of noted abbreviated qualifications. Please complete an application form available on the City website www.whiterockcity.ca a) Experience and Association • Resident; • Respected member of the community; and • Experience in or combination of adjudication, land use planning, real estate development, law, or engineering. b) Personal Attributes • Objective and ability to avoid bias and identifies conflicts of interest; • Independent thinker that expresses opinions respectfully; • Collaborates and communicates effectively with colleagues; • Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with City staff; • Demonstrates tact and diplomacy in dealing with the public and with sensitive or contentious issues.

Payments can also be made in person at City Hall, 15322 Buena Vista Ave. or by mail to:

Your business licence will be mailed to you within 7 to 10 business days after receipt of payment. Business Directory There is the opportunity for your business to participate in our new directory. To participate, please select the opt in box on the new business licence application form. The directory will be accessible to the public through the City’s website. Any Questions? Contact Economic Development at: licenses@whiterockcity.ca or 604.521.2139 All businesses that operate for profit in the City, whether from a permanent location or as a non-resident business, are required to hold a White Rock Business Licence. Business Licences help ensure compliance with the City’s land use regulations. The licence process also ensures that building, fire and health requirements are met along with provincial regulations. Thank you for doing business in White Rock!

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• Attend approximately six (6) to eight (8) meetings a year There is an application form available on the City website at www.whiterockcity.ca, you are requested to complete this form for the position on the Board of Variance. Please submit a resume specifying your preferred area of interest and outlining relevant experience and qualifications for the City committees (or in regard to interest in the Board of Variance an application form) to: Tracey Arthur, City Clerk The Corporation of the City of White Rock 15322 Buena Vista Avenue, White Rock, BC V4B 1Y6 clerksoffice@whiterockcity.ca; or Fax: 604.541.9348 All applications must be received no later than 4:30 p.m., March 30, 2015. All applications/resumes may be made available to City of White Rock Council and staff for review. The information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

The City of White Rock’s Mayor and Council invite you to attend an Information Meeting on the end of multi-family collection of garbage, organics and recycling as of 30 June. Get the tools you need to understand contracts and other material as the City privatizes multifamily and commercial solid waste collection. This is your opportunity to ask questions to understand privatization, the Metro Vancouver organics ban, the reflection in your municipal tax levy and more. Date: Time: Location:

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Kwantlen’s Cloverdale campus to offer B.C.’s first commercial beekeeping program

Prepare for a honey of a career A new program at Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is about to create quite a buzz. The university will introduce B.C.’s first commercial beekeeping program in January, and by November 2016 its graduates will have the skills to work in, manage and grow existing beekeeping operations or establish and grow their own diversified cottage beekeeping business of up to 300 hives. “There is a bee shortage in B.C.,” said Jim Pelton, executive director of Continuing and Professional Studies at KPU. “Our aim is to bolster B.C.’s beekeeping industry by providing the training that will allow our students to meet the province’s growing pollination demands.” The program is timely. Pollinationdependent crops comprise an increasing portion of the B.C. agricultural landscape, with honeybee pollination already responsible for more than $200 million per year in agricultural production. Based on three hives per acre, the province’s 20,000 acres of blueberry farms alone require 60,000 bee colonies for pollination. With only 45,000 commercial bee colonies in B.C., these farms import colonies from Alberta to meet demand. The 16 initial graduates of KPU’s program could increase B.C.’s honey production by $250,000 per year while supporting more than $6 million in agricultural production, even if they just worked parttime managing small 50-colony operations. And those figures would gradually expand, noted Pelton, as KPU’s beekeeping program is forecast to grow from 16

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Kwantlen will soon offer a commercial beekeeping program. students per year in each of its first three years, to 24 students per year after that. “Our graduates will have the skills to work in, manage and grow existing beekeeping operations or establish and grow their own diversified cottage beekeeping business that could include pollination, honey and apitherapy,” said Pelton. John Gibeau, president of the Honeybee Centre in Cloverdale, helped develop the program outline and will be part of the advisory committee of apiculture industry partners who are guiding curriculum development in preparation for the first student cohort in January. The curriculum will include a practicum, where students can gain a real-world perspective of the industry. Gibeau, who has some 45 years experience as a beekeeper, called the program a “sweet deal” because it sets up grads for familysupporting careers, plus includes a fivemonth paid practicum equivalent to a

trades apprenticeship. Then there is the profession itself, said Gibeau. He estimates a family can bring in revenue of about $100,000 a year and work until retirement. “A career in professional beekeeping offers the freedom and independence of entrepreneurship, and you’re outdoors where it’s fresh, you’re grounded and you’re surrounded by nature with your kids. It’s a wonderful career.” From a market perspective, Gibeau says honey continues to gain popularity as the healthiest sweetener, driving worldwide demand and sending prices soaring. Gibeau’s Honeybee Centre offers three-day hobbyist courses and has taught just under 1,000 people over the years, but less than a handful of those hobbyists have gone on to become commercial beekeepers. Students in the KPU program will receive instruction in beehive care, bee disease management, bee botany, integrated pest management, livestock production and colony management, food safety, processing, packaging and marketing, and bee business planning, management and growth. Funding of $350,000 for the program was provided by Agriculture and AgriFood Canada and the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture through programs delivered by the Investment Agriculture Foundation of B.C. B.C. Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick congratulated KPU on offering an important program and for training the next generation of beekeepers. Honeybees contribute an estimated $272 million to the provincial economy as pollinators of crops.

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Saturday Q The Canadian Cancer Society urgently needs volunteers for a three-hour shift April 4 to sell daffodil flowers and pins at shopping centres in White Rock and South Surrey. Call: Louise at 604-536-1926 or at 604-538-0011. Q Crafty Affaire Spring Market April 25, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Elgin Hall, 14250 Crescent Rd. Cost: $2. Q Free Golf Clinic datebook@peacearchnews.com April 25, 2-3 p.m. at Birdies & Buckets Family Golf Centre, 5228 King George Blvd. Free. All ages. Q Antique Road Show May 2 at White Rock Museum, 14970 Marine Dr. Cost: $15 for one item, $40 for three.

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Sunday Q Auditions for Beach House Theatre March 29, 6 p.m. at Alexandra House in Crescent Beach. Email auditions@beachhousetheatre. org to set up audition. Q Crescent Gardens open house March 29, 1-4 p.m. at Crescent Gardens Retirement Community, 1222 King George Blvd. Q Bowling for Pirates March 29, 1-4 p.m. at Sandcastle Lanes, 1938 152 St. All ages. Fraser Valley Gilbert & Sullivan Society fundraiser for spring production. Cost: $25 for burger, drink, shoe rental and two games.

Monday Q White Rock History Club meets March 30, 7 p.m. at the White Rock Library. Talk led by Tom Saunders & a photo history of White Rock. All welcome.

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Q Pacific Showtime Men’s Chorus meets every Monday, 7:30 p.m. at St. Mark’s Church, 12953 20 Ave. All ages welcome. Contact: 604-536-5292 or leighand@shaw.ca or website www.pacificshowtime.com Q Free Meditation Sessions Mondays, 6-7 p.m. at 1675 Martin Dr. Register: 604-710-0507.

Tuesday Q White Rock Laughter yoga at White Rock Library, 15342 Buena Vista Ave., 7-8 p.m. To continue on the last Tuesday of each month, except July and August. Info: 604-536-9049. Q Newcomers Club of White Rock and South Surrey meets the first Tuesday of the month from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Mount Olive Lutheran Church (2350 148 St. Surrey). First visit free, membership $35. Visit www.wrssnewcomers.com for more info. Q Free workshops hosted by White Rock RCMP at White Rock Community Centre (15154 Russell Ave.). Fraud awareness: April 14, May 26, June 9, 9-11 a.m. Personal safety: April 2, 9:30-11 a.m. Mature driving: April 13, May 7, 9-11 a.m. Registration required, 604-541-2199.

Ongoing Q Community dinners at First United Church, 15385 Semiahmoo Ave. All welcome. Dinner held every first and third Thursday of month. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Info: 604-531-4850. Q Mixed Singles over Sixty – an active group offering many activities. More men are needed. For more information, contact Norval, 604-542-9923 or Pat, 604-531-3065. Q Toastmasters by the Sea meets Sundays 1:30-3 p.m. at White Rock Library.

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This April visit two rare garden treasures in south Surrey for a spectacular display of spring blooms: Darts Hill Garden Park (170 St at 16 Ave) and The Glades (561 172 St). Be sure to visit both gardens for their unique collections. Darts Hill is Francisca Darts’ living legacy – a plantsman’s garden featuring an immense variety of mature shrubs and trees from around the world.

Darts Hill will be open every Saturday in April

P U B L I C N OT I C E

COMMUNITY CHARTER S.B.C. 2003 CHAPTER 26 NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SELL CITY LANDS

from 11am to 3pm for Saturday Strolls, with extended hours April 25 from 10am to 4pm for the Environmental Extravaganza Open House & Plant Sale.

Pursuant to Sections 26 and 94 of the Community Charter S.B.C. 2003, Chapter 26, as amended, the City of Surrey hereby gives notice of the intention to dispose of the following City lands: Legal Descriptions:

PID: 029-513-952 Parcel A of Section 26 Block 5 North Range 2 West New Westminster District as shown on Plan EPP27620

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Property Description: The property is a portion of unconstructed road allowance. It is designated Multiple Residential in the Official Community Plan. It is currently zoned RF (Single Family Residential). The City is selling this 375.4 m² portion of road for consolidation with the properties at 10154, 10164 – 139 Street and 13904, 13916 – 102 Avenue for development of a 4-storey apartment and townhouse building. Purchasers:

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The Glades woodland garden is home to over 1600 mature rhododendrons (some more than 6m/20ft tall!), azaleas and heritage trees.

The Glades will be open Saturday, April 18 only from 10am to 3pm for a Spring Open House Further information can be obtained from the City of Surrey, Realty Services Division, Engineering Department, 13450 – 104 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3T 1V8. Phone (604) 598-5731.

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Army Church, 15417 Roper Ave. Toonie lunch served at noon. Info: Q Lacemaking classes at Ocean 604-531-7314. Park Community Hall, 1577 128 St. Q Free meditation class Mondays, Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Semiahmoo Library, (Bobbin Lace), Wednesdays, 7:301815 152 St., in the meeting room. 9:30 p.m. (Needle Lace Jewelry) Call: 604-710-0507. Info and registration: Lenka, 778Q Support groups offered by 288-0720 or www.lenkas.com White Rock South Surrey Hospice Q White Rock CommuSociety including nity Orchestra meets bereavement walking Saturday mornings. group, bereavement Welcoming new memrelaxation sessions, bers. Call Don, 604-807relaxation sessions for 0460. those suffering from Q Critical Care: A His- datebook@peacearchnews.com life-threatening illness tory of Hospitals in a and adult grief support Border Town runs until group. Call Tara or May 31 at White Rock Museum. All Trevor at 604-531-7484. ages. By donation. Q Let there be Hope healing-writing Q Bridge every Friday at 1 p.m. at workshop on Mondays, 7-9 p.m. at White Rock Community Centre. Info: Valley View, 146600 72 Ave. Info: 604-536-3463. mhahnredeemer@gmail.com Q JAM - Joyful Adult Ministry for Q SMART Recovery Support Group seniors 55+ every Wednesday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at 882 Maple St. Free. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Salvation Info: www.sourccesbc.ca

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Q Journey to a New Path program for women with chronic conditions meets at Sources Women’s Place, 15318 20 Ave., meets on the first and third Friday of the month. Free. Info: 604-536-9611, ext. 1801. Q Newcomers Club of White Rock and South Surrey meets the first Tuesday of the month (September to May) from 6:45 to 9 pm at the Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 2350 148 St. Surrey. First visit is free. Membership is $35 per year. Visit www. wrssnewcomers.com for more information. Q Support group for any family member wanting support around someone struggling with mental health issues. The group meets at the Russell Pavilion at Peace Arch Hospital, 6:15-7:30 p.m. on the first and third Thursday of the month. Q Narcotics Anonymous Fridays at 7 p.m. at Avalon Women’s Centre, 1548 Johnston Rd., rear entrance, press #101. Info: 604-542-7772.

Thursday, March 26, 2015 Peace Peace Arch Arch News News

Judy Sorenson has finally decided to hang up her Legal Assistant running shoes and on March 27th, 2015 will be heading for the retirement hills. For 25 ½ years I was very fortunate to have Judy as my secretary. She will be heading back east to be closer to her two daughters and their families. So far Judy has four granddaughters and she and husband Palmer are looking forward to spending more time with them. Judy and I have seen a lot in the last 25 ½ years and dealt with many wonderful clients, most who became friends of the firm and would often drop in or call to say hello. I would like to think they wanted to see me, but it was really Judy they wanted to say hello to. I wish Judy all the best in her retirement and can truly say she will be missed by me, my family and by our clients.

Alan J. Benson, Lawyer, 106-15585, 24th Ave., South Surrey V4A 2J4 • 604-538-4911 For clients/friends: you can send your best wishes to Judy at JudySorenson@shawbiz.ca

THE UNITED CHURCHES on the Peninsula Bringing a positive and inclusive message of God’s love to our community.

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Traditional & Christ Centered ALL ARE WELCOME

Sunday Services 11 am & 6 pm

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Holy Week Services March 29 - Palm Sunday - 8 and 10am April 1 - Holy Wednesday Compline - 7:30pm April 2 - Thursday Family Meal & Euchartist - 6pm April 3 - Good Friday - Journey of the Cross - 9am Service 10:30am and Stations of the Cross - 11:30am Stations of the Cross for Families - 3pm April 4 - Holy Saturday Service of Light - 7:30pm April 5 - Easter Sunday Resurrection Day: 8am Holy Communion AND 10am Eucharist Service

HOLY WEEK SERVICES Palm / Passion Sunday March 29-10:15 a.m. Maundy Thursday April 2-7:00 p.m. Good Friday April 3-10:15 a.m. Easter Sunday April 5-10:15 a.m. Pastor Peter Hanson All are Welcome!

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Sunday Services The Reverend Neil Gray, Rector

8:00 a.m. Eucharist 10:00 a.m. Sung Eucharist Children's Program & Nursery Thursdays - 10:30 a.m. Eucharist

The Anglican Church welcomes you!

Good Shepherd Church 2250 - 150 St., S. Surrey • Mon, Wed - Sat: 8:00 am • Tuesday: 6:30 pm • Saturday: 5:00 pm • Sunday: 9:00 am, 11:00 am & 7:00 pm Star of the Sea Church 1153 Fir St., White Rock • Tues - Sat: 9:00 am • Saturday: 4:00 pm • Sunday: 10:30 am Holy Cross Church 12268 Beecher Ave., Crescent Beach • Sunday: 8:30 am

For further information for all these churches Please call 604-531-5739 OR GO TO WWW.STAROFTHESEA.CA

Parish Religious Education Program – Classes from Gr. 1 - Gr. 7 available Thursday evenings Please call 604-531-5739

Star of the Sea Catholic School (K - Gr. 7) 15024 - 24th Avenue, South Surrey “The Star’s 3Rs” Reverence, Respect, Responsibility”

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


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This year’s Party for the Planet just got a lot more funky. Organizers of the all-day City of Surrey event unveiled the entertainment lineup Monday, with Five Alarm Funk announced as the headliner. The band, which describes itself as a “horn powered, percussion-fuelled sonic and visual assault,” will bring its high-energy dance sound to the Surrey stage April 25, just a month-and-a-half before releasing its fifth studio album, Abandon Earth.

Also taking the spotlight at the Earth Day celebration will be Surrey’s own Good For Grapes. Fresh off their third cross-Canada tour promoting their latest single, Skipping Stone, the energetic folk group is still basking in the glow of winning the PEAK Performance Project (and $102,000) last fall. The day features an array of speakers and entertainment on two stages, as well as roving performers and story times and childfriendly presentations at the City Centre Library. There will be a birds of prey demonstration,

farmer’s market, tree and native plant sale, rock climbing and the

Salmon Parade. The event goes from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m and is free.

clubs from around the Lower Mainland will be participating; with judging by Russell and Wendy Kwan and Marc Koegal. The event, which includes door prizes and refreshments, is open to the public; admission is $5. – Tracy Holmes

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HISTORIC STEWART FARM

April at the Farm! April puts a spring in our step, and sends our hearts and hands into the garden to ready them for visitors. You’re invited to stop and smell the flowers at the Farm. HOURS: Tuesday to Friday, 10am-4pm, Saturday, 12noon-4pm Closed Sundays, Mondays and Statutory Holidays Entrance by donation Groups of 10 or more people must book in advance

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Enjoy delectable farm-baked scones and Scottish shortbread served with a pot of tea and a little Stewart family history. Then explore the charming 1894 farmhouse and grounds with a costumed guide. Must pre-book at 604-592-6956. 16yrs+ 1 session $10.75 Fridays — 1:00pm–2:30pm

Experience an old-fashioned Easter celebration with egg dyeing, games, and crafts. Then hop to it with an egg hunt on the scenic Farm grounds. Must pre-register at 604-592-6956. 4-8yrs 1 session $10.75 Saturday, April 4 1:00pm–2:30pm

Old-Fashioned Birthday Parties Party like it’s 1899! Celebrate your child’s special day the way kids did 100 years ago. We’ll lead partiers in old-time games and a vintage craft. You supply the cake, and let the kids churn the icecream. Must pre-book at 604-592-6956 Saturdays 1:00pm-3:00pm $13.75/child (birthday child is free)

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ach Thursday, when the bell rings at 2:37 p.m., most Berkshire Park Elementary students grab their knapsacks and head out the door. But three minutes later, at 2:40 p.m., 13 students get together for more bell-ringing. Berkshire Park, at 15372 94 Ave., is the only school in the district that has an English handbell club, led by music teacher Elaine Esau. That 10 students returned from the program’s first year as an after-school activity is telling – one deep, protracted ding (or dong, depending on the size) of a brass handbell can be marvelous. “They make a beautiful sound, really, they do,” Esau says. In the school district, music classes are mandatory from kindergarten to Grade 4 and some schools have other music options for older students. But not normally handbells. Esau says the reason handbell choirs are so scarce is that the handbells themselves are rare. The school’s handbells sat silent for years at Cloverdale United Church (see sidebar) before being donated to the school. It’s a set of 36 bells, good for three octaves – a solid, basic set for beginners, notes Esau. The teacher also gives a visitor a little history lesson, describing how handbells were first used in medieval times to summon people to church. Initially, they were used in mathematical patterns, but not melodies. Melodies only

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Berkshire Park Elementary students play English Handbells, led by teacher Elaine Esau (below). arrived in the 1600s when the first tuned sets of handbells were made. “That’s when they started handbell choirs.” They’re still called that – choirs – even though no voices are involved. The students keep coming back for the sound. “Even when they play at the wrong (timing), it sounds cool,” says Esau. Handbell ringing is certainly more difficult than it looks and it’s not the type of music one can practise at home. It takes precise concentration, timing and teamwork, since each student is usually responsible for only two bells, and two notes within each song. They’ll stick with the same two bells, as well as corresponding sharps or flats, for most of the year. “It requires intense concentration,” Esau explains. “They have to listen to one another and constantly be counting.” Esau describes the entire choir as being one piano player – each student is one finger. If one pupil misses practice, it’s like a missing key on a piano. “A lot of it is muscle memory. They’re remembering when to ring and if they have to

switch parts, it’s like starting (training) over.” It’s good for memory, co-ordination and discipline – like a team sport, she adds. “It’s a good workout for the brain. Just like with any other musical instrument, anything that you do, whether it’s singing in a choir, or playing in the band, you’ve go the options of moving on with music.” But handbell music itself can accelerate with experience. “Once you get more advanced, you can play with mallets, or you can make percussive sounds… there are different ways of holding and ringing the bells,” Esau says. In uber-advanced adult choirs, one player may be responsible for six or seven bells sitting on a table in front of them. For the Berkshire Park students, it does help if they have piano experience and can read music, but for those who don’t, Esau prepares colour codes on the song sheets. For the more complex techniques, the sheets have abbreviations and notations that are unique to the instrument. They include LV (laissez vibrer), SK (shake), TD (thumb damp), PL (pluck) and SW (swing). Naturally, handbell music can sound “churchy,” and is a perfect fit for school district Christmas concerts, but the Berkshire Park Elementary students have also played at the school and have plans for a Christmas concert at Queen’s Avenue United Church in New Westminster.

The bells used at Berkshire Park Elementary were donated to Cloverdale United Church in 1986 by Lydia Rowles, who passed away a few months later. Choir member Steven Johnston agreed to lead a handbell choir, and of 21 people who signed up, 14 joined and stayed for several performances from Oct. 19 to Christmas that year. The choir was then disbanded after Johnston was unable to continue leading it, and its teenage members were too busy with other things. The bells were stored in a locked cupboard until 2001, when former church choir leader David Proznick borrowed the bells for his choir at Crescent United Church and, on another occasion, a summer music class at Camp Kwomais. In the fall of 2001, Ivy Charyna of Hazelmere United Church borrowed the bells to train and direct a small group who then performed at “Carols in the Country” on Dec. 10, 2001. The bells were later returned to Cloverdale United Church, where they remained until being lent to Berkshire Park Elementary School – with the help and guidance from members of the handbell choir at Queen’s Avenue United Church in New Westminster. Three of the original groups of bell ringers are still members of Cloverdale United Church: Judy Cook, Thelma Smidt and Dora Rogers. – with files from Dora Rogers

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A place for artists to connect with one another, experiment in other disciplines and ponder the Peninsula arts scene was launched in White Rock last week. The PlayRoom, described by host Virginia Gillespie as an ‘incubator of creativity’, offers a free opportunity for artists of all kinds to come together to share ideas and try new things in a positive environment. The gatherings are held Thursday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. (warm-up begins at 6:30) at the Centennial Park Arts Space (next door to Centennial Arena), and are facilitated each week by a different local artist. “The idea behind it is to be a way for artists to get together in an experimental way, and to try out new things or maybe collaborate,” Gillespie explained, noting it is a great way for artists of various disciplines to connect with one another. “I know there are a number of very talented people who work as groups or individuals, but we don’t really have what I would call an arts district or arts scene.” The idea of The PlayRoom is not a

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new one for Gillespie and local artists; the South Surrey resident first held a similar event called INvision in 2012 to celebrate and raise money for the creation of the Eagle’s Nest labyrinth in Kwomais Point Park. The event was well-received by the arts community, so when Gillespie – who is currently working on writing a few plays – had some ideas she wanted to share with others, a resurrection seemed only natural. The response so far, despite the first gathering being held just last week, has been quite positive, Gillespie said, noting she has already had inquiries about a fall session. “There’s definitely something that is stirring people’s imaginations,” she said. Featured artists in the coming weeks include Heidi McCurdy (March 26), Fanny Starchild (April 9), Elizabeth Carefoot (April 16), Heidi Greco (April 23), Claire Moore (April 30), Rosie Miller (May 14) and Sylvia Taylor (May 21). Although she has a roster of wellknown local artists lined up, Gillespie encouraged people of all skills and experience levels to participate. For more, email vgplayroom@ gmail.com

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Slew of talent from Surrey, White Rock set for junior-hockey playoffs

Local players find WHL success Rick Kupchuk Sports Reporter

After leading the Western Hockey League (WHL) in scoring for much of the season, South Surrey’s Trevor Cox finished the season in the runner-up position. Playing left wing in his fourth WHL season, the 19-year-old enjoyed his most productive season with the Medicine Hat Tigers, scoring 29 goals and adding 80 assists for 109 points. Trevor Cox Only OliMedicine Hat ver Bjorkstrand of the Portland Winterhawks had more points, scoring 63 times and adding 55 assists for 118 points. In 268 games over four years in Medicine Hat, Cox has tallied 80 goals and amassed 244 points.

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Some of the B.C.’s top junior golfers battled not just each other, but also inclement weather, last weekend at Morgan Creek Golf Club. But despite the rain, Surrey golfers fared well at the third event on the Canadian Junior Golf Association’s B.C. schedule. In the boys 14-andunder tournament, Surrey’s Daniel Sun was victorious, shooting a two-round score of 148 (69-79) to win by nine. “The first round my putting was really good and I was dropping everything,” said Sun, after winning his second consecutive CJGA title. “My driver and my wedge play were good, too, but that all went away in the second round. With the cold weather and rain, I couldn’t hit my shots… I’m sure it was difficult for everyone.” In the girls 14-andunder event, Morgan Creek member Susan Xiao finished first after opening a nine-stroke lead after just one round. Xiao shot an threeunder par 70 to start, and finished even after shooting 76 on Day 2.

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If you would like to plug in an all-electric Nissan LEAF at your home, this weekend is the last chance you will have to get one for nothing! British Columbia’s SCRAP-IT Program kindly supplied us with one of the eco-friendly sedans as a prize in our Plug-In to Win Contest, which closes at midnight on Sunday (see below for entry details). The winner will be announced online next week and Driveway will feature an interview with the lucky winner in an upcoming edition. SCRAP-IT announced its new incentive program here last week, which offers a $3,000 rebate for electric car purchasers if they scrap a 2000 or older vehicle. This is in addition to the newly announced provincial government program detailed in our main story today. The LEAF will be on display at the SCRAP-IT booth throughout this weekend at the Vancouver International Auto Show, in the Vancouver Convention Centre West. Qualifying electric vehicles for the organization’s incentive are listed on the SCRAP-IT.ca website. Take a look because some of them, plus vehicles qualifying under the additional government program will be at the show to view and some made available there for test drives outside.

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Dalton, New Hampshire – “Every day’s a school day,” is a popular saying a friend of mine often references. Just because we’re not in a formal establishment, with books in hand, or loose leaf paper in front of us, it doesn’t mean we’re not learning. Some lessons are tougher than others are and we can’t wait for them to be over. Then again, there are some school days we just don’t want to end. One of those days was with the Team O’Neil Rally School located in the middle of nowhere, New Hampshire. The school is housed on close to 600 acres of land. I call it an art because it really is. Rally driving is about the fine balance of finesse with throttle, brake and steering input. Like brushstrokes on a canvas! Make a few mistakes and, well, it’s not a pretty picture. In the journey to master car control skills, there’s also about 10 kilometres of rally-ready trails – which can be driven in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction to mix things up – so there’s not much room for boredom. While I’d been to the school previously, the conditions were completely different. The dry, dirt-covered earth from summertime was now replaced with snow, ice and all the slipperiness your heart desires. Equipped with newfound knowledge, or knowledge that was sitting on the shelf and just needed a little dusting off, the short opening classroom session was not only educational, but fantastically entertaining and funny. With that completed, the group of Canadian journalists headed out to our chariots. They just happened to be Ford Fiestas. If Ford’s subcompact wasn’t fun enough to drive in a “normal” setting, it sure was here. The Fiestas have mainly stock components, aside from rollover bars, four-point seat belts, Bilstein heavy-duty suspension components and performance brake pads. Perhaps that’s what was so appealing. Here were these 120 horsepowered cars, slipping and sliding (sometimes) with grace and poise, and the amount of mirth to be had was limitless. The objective of the day was to factor in left-foot braking techniques on an oval, in a slalom and via what rallying calls the Scandinavian flick. It’s frustrating and rewarding at the same time knowing that the difference between doing it correctly or screwing it up is really only within the gentle feathering of the brakes or the addition of a little more throttle. Once you find the sweet spot, you want to ride it out for as long as you can. Or until you get too confident and

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New Golf Sportwagon scores a big hole in one By Zack Spencer

Austin, Texas – The latest seventh generation Volkswagen Golf has been a huge hit, winning the World Car of the Year award, along with the North American Car of the Year and several other titles. The effort and billions of dollars, VW invested in its small car platform, called MQB, is at the core of this success. This lighter, yet stronger, platform is so flexible the Volkswagen Group has plans to use it for dozens of vehicles throughout the many brands it builds. The benefit to the consumer is a vehicle that is lighter, can use a smaller, more efficient engine and, with huge economies of scale, VW can lower the price. The Golf hatchback along with the sportier GTI is available in the market now and very soon the Sportwagon (station wagon), built on the same successful platform, will arrive. Looks One could be forgiven for not noticing the major changes in this 2015 model but that is the way VW likes to do things – keep the exterior looking familiar, yet radically update the things that are less obvious. The one thing that should get any buyer’s attention is the new starting price of $22,495, which is roughly $1,100 less than the last model. In addition, the base model gets standard 15-inch alloy wheels, heated seats, Bluetooth and a backup camera for a

optional diesel, with 150hp, but more importantly, 236 lb.-ft. of torque is only marginally more efficient, rated at 7.7L city and 5.4L on the highway. Considering this engine is $2,300 more expensive, the new turbo gasoline engine will certainly be a sensible choice for drivers that don’t pile on the kms. The gasoline engine gets a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic; the diesel gets a 6-speed manual or the high-tech duel clutch automatic. It’s too bad both engines are not offered with the TDI’s transmissions. Great news for VW fans, waiting for all wheel drive (AWD), the 2017 model will arrive with AWD in the Sportwagon and that technology should spread to the rest of the Golf line.

Volkswagen Golf Sportwagon. total of $2,000 of additional value. The Sportwagon is sold as the base Trendline, the middle $24,695 Comfortline and the $30,495 Highline, with a $1,400 premium for an automatic transmission and $2,300 more for a TDI diesel engine. Inside This Sportwagon is a true sport utility vehicle. It has the lower, sportier stance of a car coupled with a huge cargo area that would put most small crossovers to shame. The front seats are heated and the rear

seats split and fold. The remainder of the cabin is the same as the regular Golf family, with front and rear passenger dimensions the same except for rear passenger headroom, which makes way for the beautiful panoramic sunroof. The dash has high–quality switches and dials and even the base model is fitted with a 14.7cm (5.8-inch) radio screen that doubles as a backup camera. This screen size is a bit on the small side but VW will increase the size slightly when the 2016 model arrives

this fall. Drive What can’t be seen but is instantly obvious when driving is the new 170hp 1.8L turbocharged base engine, that is so much more advanced and responsive, compared to the old, less efficient 5-cylinder in the previous model. This engine has superb mid-range torque and it runs on less expensive regular fuel. It’s efficient too, using 9.5L/100km in the city and 6.6L on the highway. The

Verdict Volkswagen held the launch event for this Sportwagon in Texas, hoping for beautiful sunny weather but we were treated to pouring rain. With the wipers plugging away and the radio on, this latest Golf feels all grown up, almost “Audi Light”. The smooth power, along with the good feedback to the driver, plus the wellinsulated cabin reminds us why this car has won so many awards. The Sportwagon takes all the goodness of the hatchback and shares it in a slightly longer and morew useful package. If you are in the market for a small sport utility, give this truly sporty utility a try. zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca

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BEAUTIFUL! Great room style home, 10’ ceilings, dark hardwood, granite counters, open kitchen with island, eating bar, stainless appliances, separate computer area. Extensive use of crown and baseboard mouldings. Larger backyard fenced with beautiful tiered gardens, patio. Lane access, separate double garage. Four bdrms., 4 bath. Crescent Park & Elgin Park schools. Close to park, beach, shopping, transit. Seven yrs. old, quality built.

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Q. We are planning to sell our home soon. What room should we focus our main attention when getting our house ready for sale? A.

Focus on the kitchen. The kitchen is a major consideration in most sales. For many people, the kitchen is the most important room in a house. If you have an outdated kitchen and plan to sell your home, a kitchen remodel usually doesn’t make sense. However, a kitchen makeover can work magic in brightening your home. Here are a few tips to liven up a tired kitchen without taxing your pocketbook: 1) A New Coat Of Paint. A fresh coat of paint can work wonders in brightening any room. Focus on neutral colors. 2) Clean Up The Clutter. Put away any extra appliances, cookbooks, and other messy items that take up counter space. 3) Clean, Clean, Clean. Make sure everything sparkles...from the windows, appliances, counters, to the floor. 4) Out With The Old, In With The New. If your countertop tile is outdated, old, or grungy. replace it with new tile. Remember to keep the colors neutral. If you have an old stainless steel faucet replace it with a new one. These improvements can be completed inexpensively, and will increase the value and appeal of your home. 5) Replace Outdated Hardware. If you have old, outdated hardware on your kitchen cabinets, look for a new, stylish replacement. 6) Lighting. Make sure there is light shining in the kitchen when you show your house. You want your kitchen to look bright and spotless.

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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.

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#304 - 1458 BLACKWOOD STREET • $215,000 Quiet, bright, top floor 2 bdrm., 2 bath suite in well maintained building. Recent upgrades include laminate flooring and newer appliances. Spacious 1100 sq. ft. floor plan. Close to all White Rock amenities. Michael Williams 604-531-1111 HomeLife Benchmark Realty Corp.

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

15489 - 22ND AVENUE • PENINSULA VILLAGE • $754,900 Stunning family home. Completely renovated 3 bdrm., 2 bath, 1824 sq.ft. family home on large 7,281 sq.ft. lot. Beautiful deck and gardens with detached garage! Walk to schools. Don't miss the opportunity. Move in and enjoy! Monica Dahl & Helmut Dahl 604-541-4888 RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty Ltd.

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#4 - 16228 - 16TH AVENUE • PIER 16 • $403,800 1600 sq. ft. 3 bdrm., 4 bath townhome, 3 yrs. old. Virtually like new. Luxurious laminate, new carpets, fresh paint, open floor plan, quartz & stainless. Must be seen to appreciate the space. Linda Morgan 604-541-4888 RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty Ltd.

#103 - 1341 FOSTER STREET • $178,000 Spacious 2 bedroom condo features generous sized kitchen, insuite laundry, two storage lockers. Sunny 120 sq.ft. westfacing covered balcony overlooking garden. Age 19+, cat friendly building. Depreciation report available. Margie Chapman 604-828-3503 Sutton Group West Coast Realty

OPEN SUNDAY MARCH 29 1:00-3:00 P.M.

#131 - 2738 - 158TH STREET • CATHEDRAL GROVE • $589,000 Built by Polygon. One of the largest homes and fenced yards in complex, 3 levels, 2195 sq. ft., 3 bdrms. walk-out bsmt., games/flex room and side-by-side garage. 7500 sq.ft. clubhouse & outdoor pool. Walk to Sunnyside Elementary and Southridge private schools. Dave and Cindy Walker 604-889-5004 HomeLife Benchmark Realty www.whiterockwalker.com

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#102 - 1450 MERKLIN STREET • WHITE ROCK • $279,000 Lovely west-facing 2 bdrm., 2 bath ground floor suite. Generously sized with over 1300 sq. ft. Insuite laundry and storage room. Two underground parking. Cat friendly. Drop by for a look or call to view. Dylan Villeneuve 604-818-3271 Sutton Group West Coast Realty

17433 - 1ST AVENUE • $898,000 OPEN Prestigious and wonderful home home in Summerfield. This very SUNDAY warm and inviting 4012 sq.ft. home on a large 6632 sq. ft. lot will MARCH 29 capture your attention & exceed your expectations. Functional 2:00-4:00 floorplan, 3 bdrms., 4 bathroom, with private 2 bdrm. suite in lower level complimented by games & media room. P.M. Morley Myren 604-506-2006 RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty Ltd.

SATURDAY 2-4 3624 NICO WYND DRIVE • $734,000 • NEW LISTING SATURDAY 2-4 3681 NICO WYND DRIVE • $1,049,000 • NEW PRICE SUNDAY 2-4 #4 - 14065 NICO WYND PLACE • $319,000 SUNDAY 2-4 3771 NICO WYND DRIVE • $799,000 NICO WYND ESTATES is a special place to call home. Ownership of 76 acres of beautiful parkland, walking and biking trails, challenging 9-hole golf course (two free memberships), indoor pool, hot tub, exercise room, tennis courts, pickle ball, full clubhouse facilities and licensed restaurant. Private marina is $1.50 ft./month for moorage. A wonderful community promoting a healthy lifestyle! Pam Mitchell 604-828-7266 RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty Ltd.Pam Mitchell 604-828-7266 RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty Ltd.

OPEN updated 2 level townhouse, spacious living room w/vaulted ceilings, gas SUNDAY fireplace, 2 large bdrms., 3 beautifully renovated baths. 2012: new roof, paint, carpet, s/s appliances, blinds and window coverings. Built-in vac. MARCH 29 2:00-4:00 Private backyard & patio surrounded by well maintained landscaped garden. Use of pool and clubhouse. Close to all amenities and transit. A must see. P.M.

#206 - 15299 - 17A AVENUE • FLAGSTONE WALK • $289,000 OPEN Gorgeous, bright, spacious 2 bdrm. & den, 976 sq. ft., 9 ft. SUNDAY MARCH 29 ceilings, 8 year old building. Footsteps to downtown White Rock, transit, parks, library and restaurants. 2:00-4:00 See you Sunday! P.M. Bryan Boyce 604-538-8888 Sutton Group West Coast Realty 629 HWY. 99 • OVERLOOKS PEACE PORTAL GOLF COURSE OPEN View, view, view. 20,000 sq. ft. lot with rancher/basement SUNDAY MARCH 29 overlooks Peace Portal Golf Course. Dream property, private, golf course setting. Come down Hwy. 99, 2:00-4:00 turn north on Beach, follow open house signs. $838,000 P.M. Bryan Boyce 604-538-8888 Sutton Group West Coast Realty #103 - 15168 - 19TH AVE. • THE MINT • $299,000 Best kept secret in South Surrey. Well kept 5 yrs. young OPEN bldg., centrally located walking distance to Windsor SUNDAY Square, Semiahmoo Mall, library, pharmacy, Save-on MARCH 29 Foods and more. Two bdrm., 2 bath ground level unit, 1:00-3:00 large west-facing patio, open concept layout. Located on quiet, sunny side of building. Rentals and pets welcome. P.M.

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1234 MERKLIN STREET • WHITE ROCK • OCEAN VISTA Two 2 bedroom, 2 bath homes to choose from. Major upgrade in 2009 rain screen system, vinyl windows, exterior doors. Handy drive through covered doorway to front door. No rentals, no pets, 45+ age restr. #305 • LISTED AT $329,000 Spacious newly renovated top floor unit features 1350 sq.ft. of living space, east-facing. Maple flooring, updated kitchen with s/s appliances. Private enclosed sunroom/den, laundry rm. with new washer/dryer, remote gas fireplace heater and lots of storage. Lee Graham 604-970-6753 RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty Ltd. #105 • LISTED AT $349,500 Stunning reno, all new soft close cabinets, quartz countertops, undermount sink, s/s appliances, laminate flooring. New stone fireplace, crown mouldings, enclosed patio. Supersized master w/new carpet, new ensuite with tub, stand-up shower, his/her sinks. Karen Weber 604-250-2439 Royal LePage Wolstencroft Realty

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15111 RUSSELL AVENUE • PACIFIC TERRACE • $219,900 Welcome to the best building in the heart of White Rock. Walking score of 95, everything from shopping to doctors within one block. Concrete construction, the only indoor heated pool in White Rock, with sauna, hot tub, fitness room, billliards, library, roof top terrace, meeting room with kitchen, bike room, workshop, concierge, caretaker. Extremely well maintained, low maint. fees including heat, gas fireplace, hot water. 4 condos to choose from. Bill Morris 604-314-7927 RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty Ltd.

OPEN HOUSE 15322 Royal Ave., White Rock • $1,388,000 SAT & SUN, MAR. 28 & 29 from 2-4pm

#19 - 2533 - 152ND STREET • $622,900 Bishops Green townhome, OPEN one level living, 2 bdrms., 2 baths, family room off kitchen, 2-car SUNDAY garage with 140 sq. ft. of storage above. Ideal end unit, quiet MARCH 29 location within complex, full sun all day with private garden. 2:00-4:00 New boiler, new b/i vac., sec. system, l/g sprinklers, 45+, 1 pet ok. P.M. Shelley Mare 604-803-1316 HomeLife Benchmark Realty Corp. OPEN SAT. & SUN MARCH 28 & 29 2:00-4:00 P.M.

1447 BREARLEY ST. • NEW PRICE Stunning location, ocean views, custom built 2006 prize home European builder. Designer lighting, hand-scraped h/w floors w/radiant heating, epicurean kitchen, granite, S/S appls., chef's pantry. Master up walks out to one of two expansive rooftop decks w/hot tub, panoramic coean views. Media room, craft/rec room & full legal suite down. Kathy Jones 604-323-3866 Sutton Group West Coast Realty

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Ruth was shaped by the prairies.....the irrepressible dreams of the vast sky and the stolid dependability of the limitless ground. Her spirit was the pervading beauty of the two together. The trophies of Ruth’s life are the unseen legacies of her compassion and generosity. The ripples cast by the inspiration she gave to her children and by her countless charitable acts are moving outward and will continue to do so for years to come, making the world a better place for all. Born & raised in Vanguard SK & Killarney MB, Ruth spent the war years in Calgary, the following 38 years in Edmonton AB and retired in 1984 to White Rock BC. Ruth is survived by her husband Richard Frankish; her children Lynn Mowat, Brian (Marg), Bruce and Leslie Frankish; grandchildren Bradley

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(Iona) Mowat, O.J. (Alona) and Scott Frankish; and great grandson Kirill Frankish. Ruth was predeceased by son in law David Mowat. Celebrations of Ruth’s life will be held in White Rock in May and in Edmonton in November. Messages & memories gratefully received at: remembering ruth2015@gmail.com Flowers gratefully declined in favour of donations to: www. bcss.org/category/donors/

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DONNELLY, Maureen (nee Thompson) Aug. 24, 1943 - Mar 7, 2015 It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Maureen Donnelly on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at Surrey Memorial Hospital. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 51 years Bob, her daughter Lorraine in Surrey BC, son Craig (Rina) in Winnipeg, and her three beautiful grandchildren Hannah, Sarah, and Erin. She will also be missed by other family members and many friends in Winnipeg and White Rock/Surrey, BC. She was predeceased by her parents Wes and Jean Thompson and her brother Bruce. Maureen was born in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba on August 24, 1943 but spent most of her life in Winnipeg before her husband and daughter moved to South Surrey in 1994. Prior to moving to the coast Maureen was Deputy Registrar at the Manitoba Court of Queen’s Bench. As was her wish, cremation has taken place and internment will take place at a later date. The family are holding a Celebration of Life at their home on April 26 between1 and 4 pm. and invite friends and neighbours to attend.

TRAVEL 75 GILLIES, Marjorie Jane (nee Kuwiz) passed away peacefully at her home in White Rock, B.C. March 19, 2015 at the age of 83. Born Feb. 25, 1932 in Minnedosa, Man., she is survived by husband Dr. James Gillies. They married June 12, 1957 and lived in Winnipeg until 1986. Left to mourn are her daughter Jane (Keith) Hunt of Beeton, Ont.; son James (Cheryl) Gillies of Calgary, Alta.; grandchildren Justin (Anna), Alison (Adam) and Andrew (Michelle) Hunt; Graydon and Holly Gillies; great-grandchildren Joseph and Abigail Hunt. She was predeceased in 2001 by her beloved sister Lillian Allison. She began her career in Radio and in 1970 became the Executive Director for the Central Planning Association of Canada. In 1977 Marjorie was the information officer at Central Mortgage and Housing. In 1980 she became the Director of Public Relations for Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg. In her position at HSC, she planned Queen Elizabeth II’s 1984 visit to dedicate the Children’s Hospital. In 1986 she retired to Kelowna, BC. In 1998 she and James made their final move to White Rock. In 1973 Marjorie was a Liberal candidate for Manitoba’s legislative assembly under Izzie Asper; she later became a school trustee. Marjorie’s career as a volunteer began in 1964 when she was president of the Women’s Committee at the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. In 1967 she organized the Governor’s Ball in celebration of Canada’s centennial, which was attended by Hudson’s Bay Governor, Lord Amory. In Kelowna she volunteered with the Kelowna Art Gallery’s Pride Committee, the Symphony Society, the United Way and the Kiwanis Music Festival. Once in White Rock she was president of the Peace Arch Hospital Auxiliary, a speaker for the “ABC’s of Fraud” and White Rock Rotary Friends (Ann’s). Marjorie’s true passion and love was for animals. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. A private service for family was held at Victory Memorial Park in Surrey B.C., March 25, 2015.

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HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS 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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The Canadian division of Black Press has a challenging opportunity in the Finance Department for a Senior Accountant. Black Press is home to some of the oldest, most trusted community newspapers in North America. Market by market these are the leading newspapers in their communities. As the largest independently owned newspaper company in Canada, with more than 150 titles in print and online, Black Press has operations in British Columbia, Alberta, Washington, Hawaii, California and Ohio. The company has 3,500 employees, and newsrooms with history dating back to the 1800s. The position Currently working from our Accounting office in Abbotsford you will be part of our team servicing our Canadian titles. Role and Responsibilities • Creating and posting monthly journal entries • Preparation, completion and analysis of Monthly Financial Statements • Reconciliation of Balance Sheet accounts • Providing support and oversight to all departments from a best practices approach • Preparation and completion of annual budgets • Various other accounting demands Qualifications and Experience • Completion of an accounting designation • At least 2 year’s experience in full cycle accounting • Good working knowledge of Excel • Strong attention to detail • Good problem solving and analytical skills • Excellent time management and organizational skills • Good interpersonal & communication skills This position offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefits and pension package. If you are an energetic self-motivated individual looking to expand your skills, this is a tremendous opportunity with a company that has experienced continued growth over the years. Please apply today with a cover letter to: e-mail: sschotts@blackpress.ca Competition closes: March 31, 2015 We thank all those who are interested in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Located in Abbotsford, our BC Finance Division is looking for a Credit and Collections Manager for its BC and Alberta Divisions. The ideal candidate will have experience in a business-to-business credit and collections environment. Must have an intermediate to advanced proficiency level with Microsoft Excel, and demonstrate successful leadership with the ability to communicate effectively in all forms. The Credit and Collections Manager will engage, manage and work to directly improve the activities of the credit department. Additionally, he/she will manage the administration of all credit activities including the credit approval process, collection of accounts receivables and the credit support function. Specifically, the Credit and Collections Manager will: • Supervise the work of 8 credit personnel • Develop/recommend/implement credit and collections policies and procedures • Make decisions regarding bad debt write-offs • Recommend and oversee both third party action and bankruptcy claims • Facilitate the balance between sales growth and credit risk Preference will be given to those with five plus years of managerial experience and who have completed or are currently enrolled in the Certified Credit Professional (CCP) Program. Your application should include a resume plus references and a cover letter outlining any relevant experience. Please apply today with a cover letter to: e-mail: sschotts@blackpress.ca Competition closes: March 31, 2015 We thank all those who are interested in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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DELI STAFF Required Part-Time for a well established EUROPEAN DELICATESSEN in White Rock. Must be fluent in English. No exp. nec. willing to train. Perm. long term position in a pleasant working enviro. No eves. or Sundays. Not Suitable For Students. Must live locally. Wolf’s Deli 604-531-5030

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Overland West is currently seeking a full-time, day-shift Customer Service Rep. Quick data entry skills and ability to handle a busy call center required. Will train the right candidate for this position. SALARY TO BE NEGOTIATED

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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

LOCATION MANAGER (Surrey)

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For full details visit: www.storageforyour life.com/careers/ Please apply with Resume: hr@sfyl.com

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CLEANING SERVICES

D Gutter Cleaning D Windows - In & Out D Pressure Washing D Fully Insured / Licensed D Free Estimates - Seniors Disc. D Friendly - Dependable

40 YEARS EXPERIENCE

Need Answers? Call Today! Will tell you *Past *Present *Future By appt only: 778-389-1754

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

Eric 604-541-1743

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

Kristy 604.488.9161

EXPERT TECHNICIAN for new builds, residential or comm. Big or small jobs. (604)720-4455 HOME ext/int cleaning Perfectionist! 5yrs. exp. Gutters/windows, pressure washing/vinyl cleaning. Excellent pricing. Free estimates. Call 778-229-4240

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COMPUTER SERVICES

DRYWALL

281

GARDENING

ALL BEST LANDSCAPING All Lawn Care ~ Free Est.

Update your home with beautiful flat ceilings * No Scraping * No Sanding * No Mess

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.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

GARDENING

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

START TO FINISH CONTRACTING FOR A BEAUTIFUL GARDEN Garden Design & Installation • Fall Clean-Up • Maintenance

604-512-4525 www.gardenbuds.ca

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

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

TOPSOIL

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

Turf & Lawn Blend, Planting & Garden Blend, Composted Mulch, Sand & Gravel

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

Low Cost. Same Day. Licensed. Res/Com. Small job expert. Renos Panel changes ~ 604-374-0062

Call 604-531-5935

CALL FRIENDLY BENJAMIN 604-230-7928

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Bill, 604-306-5540 or 604-589-5909

ELECTRICAL

www.starttoďŹ n.ca

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www.watsonconstruction.ca

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

AFFORDABLE MOVING www.affordablemoversbc.com

$45/Hr

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

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

604-537-4140 MIRACLE MOVING Licensed - Bonded - Fully Equip. Residential Commercial, 1-3 Men BIG OR SMALL MOVES Start $45/hr ~ All size trucks Free estimate/Senior Discount www.miraclemoving.ca

604 - 720 - 2009 ~We accept Visa & Mastercard~

(778)378-6683

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

HANDYPERSONS

SEMIAHMOO PAINTING Insured/WCB/Free Estimates Ronaldo, 778-881-6478 Visa/Mastercard

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

DEAD LEVEL CONSTRUCTION. Complete Fencing. Bob 604-8301322 www.deadlevel.ca BBB Accredited Member

FINANCIAL SERVICES .super soil

THE JAPANESE YARDMAN

Oriental Style Gardenscape More Healing & Serenity *No long-term contract. *No visits by franchise workers. Complete Lawn & Garden Care Dog friendly, liming, bone meal provided

SAME DAY ESTIMATE

Call Kris 604-617-5561

MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING

MOUNTAIN-MOVERS.ca

GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627

Dave 604-306-4255

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

Call Blake or Brian (604)816-1653 Licensed, Insured, WCB

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

FENCING

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

FOR ALL YOUR Cleaning Needs Wkly, bi-wkly, monthly. Exc rates. 20 Yrs exp. Jane (604)831-0765

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

FLATTEN POPCORN CEILINGS

Mark (778) 855-7038

175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS

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

257

PENINSULA Window Cleaning

Psychic Reading

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

604-307-4553

AT YOUR SERVICE. Carpentry, Concrete, Painting, Rubbish Removal. Call Dave (604)999-5056

WHITE ROCK HANDYMAN Repair - Renovate - Organize Build - Design - Electric

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FULL RENO’S, NEW KITCHEN & BATHS, QUICK HANDYMAN FIX-UP

SENIOR DISCOUNTS

Small or Large JOBS To Do List? Free Quotes

MaZebah 778-788-7390 30 Yrs. Experience - References

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

Computer Problems? Call Blue Sky Tech 604.512.7082 John Jespersen

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FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Call Al 604-970-7083

Professional Services done right

HARDWOOD FLOOR REFINISHING âœś Repairs & Staining âœś Installation âœś Free Estimates

www.aboveallcontracting.ca

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

TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

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APPLIANCE REPAIRS Peace Arch Appliance

CLEANING SERVICES

A MAID 2 CLEAN All Your Cleaning Needs

242

CONCRETE & PLACING AKAL CONCRETE.

Qualified carpenter for all your home improvement needs.

GARDENING

- QUALITY WORKMANSHIP-

Excavators, Backhoes, Bobcats & Dump Trucks for hire

Call 778-881-0961

TOPSOIL & GRAVEL

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

D Additions D Decks D Bathrooms / Kitchens D Skylights / Windows D Tiling D Laminate Flooring

604-531-5935 SHINE LANDSCAPING

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

*Grass Cutting *Hedge Trimming *Yard Clean *Pruning *Pressure Wash shinelandscaping@hotmail.com

Call 778-688-3724

Tree Pruning, Topping & Removal Hedge Trimming ~ Disposal

Full Landscape & Maintenance Services Insured ~ WCB Over 25 yrs Exp.

*Free Estimate *Seniors Discount

Call 778-245-5006 SUPREME HEDGES

Erin 604 - 354 -0596

• #1 Hedge Trim • #1 Pruning • #1 Tree Cutting • #1 Clean-Up & BlackBerry Free Estimates!

*Seniors Disc. *Insured *28 yrs.

Jay 604-897-8524

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

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DRYWALL

778-883-4262

FOR ALL YOUR DRYWALL NEEDS. BIG OR SMALL Call 604-300-3773

Efficient, Reliable, Friendly, Bonded Excellent References with 20 yrs of experience. Call Ivet: 778-235-4070

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

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✔ Complete Renovations from Start to Finish For a No Obligation Consultation GIVE ROBERT A CALL Cell: 604-290-4964 Eves: 604-535-0603

Quality workmanship since 1968 Commercial - Residential

KITCHENS - BATHRMS CROWN MOULDING SUITES, DECKS, REPAIRS - BUILDING MAINT. REFS. WORK GUARANTEED Emerson’s Contracting 604-312-9209, 604-535-0566

778.960.0174

greenheartlandscaping@shaw.ca

10% off with this ad 20% off Regular Lawn Maint. Comm/Res, Free Estimates.

INTERVAN PAINTING * Painting Contractor * * Residential / Commercial * New construction * Re-paint Interior / Exterior * Big or Small Jobs * We provide hi-end quality. * Book Now for 25% Off WCB, Insured, Free Est’s! Call Henry 778-288-4560

WOODPECKER STUMP Grinding & Removal 604-219-8143

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

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

Call Mike 604-671-3312 expertlawnmanagement.com

Call Joe 604-220-4442

CURB APPEAL

C & C Gardeners Tree & Shrub Pruning, Spring clean-up. 25 yrs exp. 604-530-2232

Landscaping, Mowing, Pruning & Clean-up. Small Delivery of Soil, Mulch, Rock. Sell your home faster. Dale 604 - 785 - 5982

2 coats any colour

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

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

Call Brian for a free estimate

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Painting, Painting Painting

MOVING & STORAGE

Interior / Exterior Stucco, Siding, Trim, Doors, Fences, Pressure Washing, Concrete Sealing. rene.s@telus.net

MOVING? LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

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RENE’S SPRAY & BRUSH PAINTING 778-855-5361 NORTHSTARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com Master Painters at Students Rates. We will BEAT any Qualified Quotes. 778.245.9069 EUROPEAN WALTER PAINTING Comm / Res / Apts. Good Ref’s and experienced. Call: 778-903-1391

www.BBmoving.ca INTERIOR/EXTERIOR Repairs & Reno’s, Sundecks & Additions, New Homes

Per Molsen 604-575-1240 CertiďŹ ed Horticulturist (BCIT) 25 years experience Mowing, pruning, weeding, hedging, topsoil & mulch,

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299

Free estimates. Call Mike

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

LANDSCAPING

604-536-6620

CONTRACT OR HOURLY FREE ESTIMATES 26 YEARS IN BUSINESS

www.mpbconstruction.com

300

B & B MOBILE SERVICES

Lawn Cutting and Beyond

.aaa lawn 604-542-1349a

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

HANDYMAN Home Repair Services - 45 Yrs Exp Call or Text Henry 604-868-5441

Dave: 604-862-9379

European Quality Workmanship

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

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

New Construction. Insured, great refs. Free est. BBB A++ rating. WWW.ELMAPAINTING.COM

Running this ad for 10yrs

Complete Home Renos ✔ Bathrooms & Kitchens ✔ Plumbing & Electrical ✔ Finishing Work & Mouldings ✔ Small Additions/Bsmt Suites ✔ General Contracting for renos FREE ESTIMATES hudolinrenos@gmail.com www.hudolinsrenos.com

.Blooming Garden- 604-538-5406

DHALIWAL GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING

HOME REPAIRS

Renovation Specialist

HUDOLIN’S ON HOMES

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

288

Interior & Exterior House Painting

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

ELECT SERVICES

STAMPED CONCRETE

DEAD LEVEL CONSTRUCTION LTD. Complete Drywall Work. Bob 604-830-1322 www.deadlevel.ca BBB Accredited Member

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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All types of reno’s. •Driveways •Sidewalks •Floors •Stairs •Forming •Retaining walls. •Breaking & Removal Concrete

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

DETAILED EUROPEAN CLEANING.

For All Types of Renovations

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

.computer service

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

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Serving White Rock & S.Surrey since 1990

Century Hardwood Floors 604-376-7224 www.centuryhardwood.com

LORIS CHRISTIAN Your Local Painting Contractor

A SEMI-RETIRED CONTRACTOR. European trained. Specializing in Reno’s. Local refs. Reasonable Rates. Call 604-532-1710 DEAD LEVEL CONSTRUCTION LTD. Complete Home Renovations WE DO IT ALL! Call Bob 604-8301322 www.deadlevel.ca BBB Accredited Member

VECTOR RENO’S Specializing in all interior & exterior home renovations & additions Call 604-690-3327

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

SHELL BUSEY’S Home Improvements

“OVER 30 YEARS IN HOME IMPROVEMENTS� DEAL WITH A COMPANY YOUR FAMILY CAN TRUST! **PERFECT FOR ANY REPAIR OR RENOVATION; SPECIALIZING IN KITCHENS, WALK-IN BATHROOMS, BASEMENT SUITES, “HOUSE MAKE-OVERS� AND ADDITIONS**

CALL TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE

www.askshell.com

Unit #7 - 2320 King George Blvd. in South Surrey

Serving White Rock & Surrey

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PETS

GARAGE SALE

689 WHITE ROCK SOUTH SURREY

706

VIRTUAL OFFICES

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

WHITE ROCK - Ocean view apartment opposite the pier. Small 1 bdrm. with parking. Min. 6 mo. lease. April 1st. $800(604)536-3764

Call Now! RETAIL SPACE

477

PETS

12579 - 18th Ave. Surrey Sat. March 28th, 8am - 2pm

PITTBULL pups, born Feb 24th. Blue/blue brindle. Gotti/razors edge. $1000-$1500. 604-765-0453

S. Surrey; MOVING Household Contents

TOY POODLE PUPS 7 weeks old. Chocolate brown. $800 each. Call 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602

Indoor Sale, Sat & Sun Mar 28th & 29th, 9am start. 2324 129B ST.

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 341

EXTRA CHEAP

506

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

PRESSURE WASHING

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

604 - 861 - 6060 We do tile roofs, gutters, windows, siding drvwy. WCB insured. Our #1 goal is to satisfy our customers.

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING Call Ian 604-724-6373

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

Vincent 543-7776

~ Interior ~ Professional Quality Work

Small jobs ok. Nick cell:

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

UNDER $200

bythebay.com

SAND & GRAVEL SALES All types of sand & gravel 604-560-9255

PLUMBING

372

A Gas Fitter ✭ Plumber

SUNDECKS

EMULSIFIER BLENDER powerful, 3000 rpm motor, makes soup, icecream. Replaces 20 kitchen appls. New, still in box. Senior moving into care home. Cost $300, asking $100 604-531-1192

525

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

UNDER $300

Electric stove, 24” wide Fridge 32” wide Both very good condition. Moving sale. Sell separate or both for $250. 604-531-1192

✭ 604-312-7674 ✭

LOCAL PLUMBER $45 Service Call Plumbing, Heating, Plugged Drains. Mustang Plumbing 778-714-2441

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

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Household / Construction ~ FREE ESTIMATES ~

SENIORS DISCOUNT

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

DEAD LEVEL CONSTRUCTION LTD. Deck Construction. Vinyl decking - 10 yr warranty. Call BOB 604-830-1322 www.deadlevel.ca BBB Accredited Member.

UNDER $400

Mechanic / machine equipment from a workshop. 7ft high x 32” wide HD bench. 6ft x 3ft metal cabinet with locking doors, 6ft cabinet with pullout shelves. Tools etc. Open to offers. 604-531-1192

REAL ESTATE

Call Mitch 604-813-9104

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FOR SALE BY OWNER CRESCENT HEIGHTS

Attention: Builders, developers, realtors and individuals that were asking, ‘Is your property for sale?’. It is now! It’s a nice size luxury lot with room to build a spacious home or possibly rezone for 2 lots or duplex? Potential peek-a-boo view. Beautiful area to live, (we’ve lived here close to 30 yrs). Walk to Crescent Beach, marina, schools, park, etc. Bonus: old timer cottage and detached garage on property. Corner lot @ 12690 27A Ave. All written offers considered. Large dog - appointments only. (604)538-4927

WHITE ROCK RUBBISH REMOVAL

10% off with this ad .604.536.2216 www.bhserviceplumbing.org

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Call Aman: 778-895-2005

FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s. Drain Cleaning. Ins. (604)596-2841

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

RELIABLE, SERVICE 7 days a week

CALL ROGER 604-

968-0367

627

HOMES WANTED

Deck Experts Specializing in all Decking, Railings & Outdoor Living GVHBA Member 604.626.7100

IN FIND IT THE CLASSIFIEDS

373B

WE BUY HOMES BC • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422

TILING

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

QUALITY TILE INSTALLATION & BATHROOM RENOVATION ITALIAN CRAFTSMANSHIP. visit: www.Italiatileltd.com or e-mail: italiatile@gmail.com or phone 604726-5083 THANK YOU

386

Licensed, Bonded, Ins.

Seniors Special

RON Morin

Call 536-5639 to view/rates

707 APARTMENT FURNISHED WHITE ROCK Unobstructed Ocean view - Large open plan. Fully Furnished apt. incls. all utils. cable, WIFI, 5 appli. D/W, insuite lndry. & 2 parking. $1350 all inclusive. Avail. Now, min. 6 mos. lease req. Just Bring Your Clothes. 604-541-2565

750

SUITES, LOWER

BEACH VIEW 2 BDRM CONDO IN WHITE ROCK $1800/mth. 2bdrm 2bth condo on the beach steps to restaurants, gym and shopping. Open concept. Master bedroom with large bathroom and walk-in closet. Outside patio, in-suite laundry, storage room and separate 3’x5’ storage locker included. One pet allowed and only one parking space available. Email nishamichelle@hotmail.com or call Nisha at 778-877-1451 for viewing. Available May 1

LOOKING FOR non-furnished one bdrm suite or condo in South Surrey / White Rock area for May 1st. Quite, stable, employed full time, responsible, no kids or pets, good references. 778-887-8400. SELF-CONT suite or room(s) with kitchen access by quiet, fully employed, excellent references. Work M-F, most weekends out of town. Suite15@outlook.com

CRESTWOOD MANOR

TRANSPORTATION

736

HOMES FOR RENT Executive Home

4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Bathrooms, 2 car garage, appliances incl. Sunny level lot, RV/Boat parking. INCLUDES GARDENER. Grandview Height Aquatic Center Pacific Heights Elementary & Southridge School near by.

55 +, 1 bedroom suites. No pets, No Smoking

Immaculate!

$3000 monthly Call 604-307-3693

S. Surrey Call Mon-Fri btwn 9am-noon.

757

WANTED TO RENT

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.

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

Homelife Pen. Property 604-536-0220

Call: 604-760-7882 LUXURY RETIREMENT LIVING Pacifica 2511, King George Blvd Ideally located next to Peninsula Village shopping ctr. 1 bdrm top floor upgraded ste, mtn view. S/S appls, W/D, sec U/G prkg. Exercise pool, exercise room, beauty salon & movie theatre. Rec. director on site for activities & tours. Gourmet meals and assisted living available. Tenant must be non-smoking. ~ REASONABLE RATES ~

2008 VW JETTA SEL, 5 spd, 4dr, white, 110,000kms. 2.5 litre gas. $7000/firm. 604-538-4883

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

Call 604-807-8379

Skyline Apts White Rock Quiet community oriented living.

1 & 2 Bdrm Suites Hot Water & U/G Parking Incl #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

Call 604-536-8499 www.cycloneholdings.ca

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.

~ Fir Apartments ~ 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 White Rock ~ 1243 Best St 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

WHITE ROCK. Large 1 bdrm suite, adult bldg, 1 prkg, near shops. Incl heat/h/w. Np/ns. Call 604-596-9977

Rob ~ 604-716-7352

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

Call 604-538-5337

WHITE ROCK Central, refurbished 1 bdrm. 2nd floor. Adult Oriented. Quiet Secure Building. $820 Incls. Heat, Hot Water, Parking. n/s n/p. Cls. to all amens. 604.535.3585

Pressure Washing Specialty

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

Swimming Pool & All Amenities.

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 Windows Gutters

OFFICE SPACES

604-538-8308

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

(604) 536-8428 or 644-9595

WINDOW CLEANING

OFFICE/RETAIL

$800/M. W.Rock. 1bdrm incl: W/D, util, prkg, sm pet ok; N/S, ref req’d pls. Pref. quiet long term tenant; avail. Apr. 1. 604-531-3215 tamjanegood@gmail.com SOUTH SURREY - 2 bdrm, newly decorated. $1000/mo. Utils incl. N/S, N/P. Great for couple who like to garden. Nr Hosp. (604)536-8105 S. SURREY 2 Bdrm w/o grnd level, approx 900 sq.ft. Ideal for single or couple. N/P, N/S. $800 incl hydro & gas. Avail Apr 1st. 604-240-9809 S. SURREY, KGB/16th. Lrg 2 bdrm ste. Pri prkg, patio, entry, W/D, full kitchen, newly reno’d. Cable, wifi & utils incl. Easy Hwy & bus access. Close to everything. N/S, N/P. Avail immed. $1275/mo. 604-277-0022 WHITE ROCK - 15th & 160th St. 2 Bdrm bsmt suite, new home. Cls to school, bus, shopping. Avail now. NS/NP. $800. (604)518-5612

ACTIVE SENIOR

1 BDRM SUITE

A-1 Ceramics, Marble, Glass blocks etc. Install/Repair. Res./Comm. Free Est. 20 years exp. Peter’s Tile (604)209-0173

HOMES FOR RENT

*ROSEMARY CENTRE 3388 Rosemary Hts Cres.

176 St., 4th Ave., Surrey

Affordable Housing for Seniors

524

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

741

604.536.8383

Custom made cabinet, designed for historic rare educational classical etude music magazines from 18901965, these editions feature master lessons for piano/violin/guitar. By renowned artist. Cabinet & etudes $100. 604-531-1192

Queen size bed with 2 separate metal adjustable bed frames. Two 30” box springs, padded white head board, can be used as 1 bed or separated. $90. 604-531-1192

736

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. $2500/mo yard maint incl. Avail now (604)541-9082 WHITE ROCK area; 3 Bdrm bsmt home, 2 baths, 5 appl, NS/NP, refs, May 1, $1750/mo. 604-531-3473

GATEWAY CROSSING

UTILITIES INCLUDED. NS/NP

Push mower $30 Electric power washer. $25; Weedeater $15; 17ft aluminum ladder $50; Open to offers. Free garden pots & tools. 604-530-1192

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

Units From 700 - 22,000 SqFt

Beautiful velvet loveseat, new, showroom condition. Must be seen. $100. Moving. 604-531-1192

MOFFAT ELECTRIC STOVE, in excellent condition, $85. Call: (604)531-6710

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

★ N.I.D. PAINTING ★

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359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

BEST BUSY BOYS ROOFING LTD.

WCB INSURED

604-727-7672 or 604-594-7666

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

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

Member of Better Business Bureau

UNDER $100

9ft x 12ft off white wool carpet with underlay. $50. 604-531-1192

PRESSURE WASHING, Gutter & window cleaning, yard cleanup, Liability. 20 yrs exp. 778-384-4912

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

Fr. $300/mth

1 & 2 Bedrooms

523

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Hot & Cold: WCB, Liability Insured hydro-tech.ca ~ 778-928-6768

APPLIANCES Peace Arch Appliance

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

Hydro Tech Power Washing

RENTALS

Chihuahua pups, playful, cuddly, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail now. $625. 1-604-794-5844

RUBBISH REMOVAL

GARAGE SALES

REAL ESTATE

.Hugh & McKinnon Rentals 604-541-5244.

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

SOUTH SURREY EXECUTIVE

Fully Furnished & Equipped

Short Term or Long term! Hotel Living

Like New Townhouse. Only 3 years old. Immaculate Deluxe, 2 bdrm. + Rec. Room/Office + 2 Full Bath T/House. Flr. to ceiling storage + storage rm. in garage. 6 s/s appli. d/w, w/d, Garburator. Crown Mouldings, 9ft. ceilings, H/W laminate flooring and slate tile. Gas F/P & Alarm. 1 car garage parking. Covered patio lower & outdoor patio upper. Amenities room incls. full gym, outdoor hot tub & pool. Walk to Morgan Heights shopping. NO Smoking inside & NO Pets! $2250/mo. Avail. April 1 or May 1

604.488.9161

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS ESTATE OF Helena Frances Packowich also known as Helen Packowich CREDITORS AND OTHERS having claims against the estate of HELENA FRANCES PACKOWICH formerly of 15441 16th Avenue, Surrey, BC. Deceased who died on 13th day of May 2013 are required to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned Administrator at 106, 1656 Martin Drive, Surrey, B.C. V4A 6E7 on or before the 28th day of August, 2015 after which date the estate assets will be distributed having regard only to claims that have been received. Roy Cammack, Administrator


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Thursday, March 26, 2015 Peace Arch News

BURNABY CREST’S ANNIVERSARY Prices Effective March 26 to April 1, 2015.

100% BC Owned and Operated PRODUCE

MEAT

Organic California Grown Rainbow Carrots from Cal Organics

Fair Trade Organic Gold Cherry and Mini Roma Tomatoes

340g bag product of USA

1 pt and 340g

3.98

Organic California Grown Green Kiwi Fruit

BC Grown Organic Sweet Orin Apples

454g bag • product of USA

1.37kg bag

7.99lb/ 17.61kg

9.99 each Black Forest European Wieners

Heat and Serve Fort Hardy Barbecue Fully Cooked Ribs

9.99lb/ 22.02kg

product of Canada

3.98

2/5.00

assorted varieties

t Grea ! c i Pr e

product of Mexico

2.98

Extra Lean Ground Turkey

Farmcrest Whole Marinated Split Chickens

GROCERY

9.99 each

DELI

Hardbite Gluten-Free Potato Chips assorted varieties

Farmer’s Market Organic Purees and Pie Mix

150g • product of BC

assorted varieties

Choices’ Own Shepherd’s Pie or Macaroni and Cheese Entrées

Armstrong Cheese assorted varieties 600g • product of Canada

SAVE

397-425g • product of USA

30%

SAVE 2/5.00

4.99-6.99

FROM

30%

7.99-8.49

Maple Hill Free Range Medium Eggs 1 dozen • product of Canada

Dofino or Tre Stelle Cheese Slices

Luc Bergeron Organic Maple Syrup

assorted varieties

500ml Jug • product of Canada

SAVE

27%

SAVE

3.99

2.19

4.99 each

9.99

37%

GLUTEN FREE Dairyland Organic Milk

Silver Hills Bread

assorted varieties

assorted varieties

1L • product of Canada

430-615g product of Canada

SAVE

2/5.00

2/7.00

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

26% Nature’s Path Organic Eco Pac and Envirokidz Cereals

Endangered Species Chocolate Bars

assorted varieties

85g • product of USA

assorted varieties

650-907g • product of Canada/USA

SAVE FROM

23%

SAVE

6.498.99

3/7.98

37%

WELLNESS Renew Life Ultimate Flora Probiotics assorted varieties and sizes

Ener-C Effervescent Vitamin C Drink Mix assorted varieties

.49 singles 11.99 box of 30

Choices’ Own Frozen Organic Blueberries

Easter Baked Goods assorted varieties and sizes

1kg • product of BC

SAVE

37%

( random weight packaging )

2.99-3.99

9.99

GT’s Organic Raw Kombucha Beverages

BAKERY xxx

xxx • product of xxx

assorted varieties 480ml • +deposit +eco fee product of USA

SAVE

2/6.00

25%

Easter Baked Goods assorted varieties and sizes

1.79-3.99

Happy Anniversary, Choices Burnaby! Saturday, March 28, 11:00am - 3:00pm.

Whole Earth & Sea Whole Food Supplements assorted varieties and sizes

20% off

20% off regular retail price

regular retail price

www.choicesmarkets.com

Our Burnaby Crest location (8683 10th Avenue) is turning 8 years old on Saturday the 28th! Come join in the festivities, including cake, coffee, free prize giveaways and live music. Best of all, we’ll have a draw to win a $250 Choices gift card and an exclusive entry into our 25th Anniversary grand prize draw for $25,000 cash. Make sure you stop by and enter between 11am and 3pm.

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@ChoicesMarkets


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