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Body of work: A White Rock pharmacist has a not-so-secret passion that emphasizes another side of health and fitness. Brandie Maybee competes as a bodybuilder. i see page 19
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Design changes requested for three developments in White Rock
City takes closer look at tower plans Melissa Smalley Staff Reporter
Three large-scale development projects proposed for White Rock have been sent back to the drawing board for revisions following a standing-room-only Advisory Design Panel meeting last week. The meeting July 21 marked the first time members of council and the public were able to see the specific development applications,
one of which has been the subject of debate and, more recently, a petition against it. The proposed projects include a 12-storey, 36-unit residential development at 14825 and 14835 Thrift Ave.; a 12-storey, 17-unit residential development at Oxford Street and Thrift Avenue; and two towers (21 and 24 storeys) with 121 units at 1454 Oxford St. The latter development is the subject of a 1,200-signature petition by neighbouring
residents who oppose the project, saying it is out of character for the neighbourhood. All three proposals would require Official Community Plan amendments and rezoning, but first will have to appear before the Advisory Design Panel for a second time, according to Karen Cooper, the city’s director of planning and development. Proponents faced a number of questions and concerns throughout the three-hour
review meeting, and were asked to make several adjustments to their applications before returning for a subsequent review. Among issues the developers were asked to consider, for the 14825 Thrift Ave. project – proposed by Forge Properties Inc. – were relocation of the hydro lines underground, potential impacts and relationships with neighbouring developments, the complexity i see page 4
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South Surrey resident Paul Cottrell (top) works to untangle a humpback whale from fishing gear Friday off the west coast of Vancouver Island.
Latest rescue helped whale that’s been entangled for up to a year
Quest keeps whale expert on the move Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter
A humpback whale rescued off the west coast of Vancouver Island Friday was in worse condition than any entangled whale Paul Cottrell has seen in his years with Fisheries and Oceans Canada. “He is in tough shape,” Cottrell, a South Surrey resident, said Monday of the juvenile animal he cut loose over the course of about four hours Friday evening.
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“You could tell it was emaciated.” Cottrell, who is the Pacific marine mammal co-ordinator for DFO – and directed activities around last Wednesday’s highly publicized orca rescue in Hartley Bay – got word of the distressed humpback late Thursday from Brian Gisborne, a researcher contracted by the federal agency who spotted it off of Nitinat and Carmanah Point while conducting a grey-whale survey. Friday, Cottrell, 49, joined fishery officers
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The White Rock All Stars have punched their ticket to Ottawa and a place in the Little League Canadian Nationals. The undefeated 12-and-under team kept their season’s record intact with a 7-1 win over secondplace New Westminster, Monday evening at Vancouver’s South Memorial Park. The convincing victory sends the White Rock South Surrey Baseball Association squad to the nationals, which run Aug. 6-16, with the winner of that contest earning the right to compete in the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa. “It was a pretty tight game, despite what the score was,” said Ed Bak, father of No. 6 Darius – who pitched the winning game – adding that it was a contest characterized by a lot of base hits and no home runs for either team. “In the first inning, New West was up to bat first. At one point they had bases loaded with nobody out – it was looking pretty dicey.” The All Stars have made it to Williamsport before – in 2007 and 2008 – although the world title eluded them both times. The team returned to the nationals in Nova Scotia in 2013, only to fall to Ontario, one game shy of making the World Series.
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‘Nuisance’ structure ordered to be dismantled, as church leader vows human-rights complaint
White Rock rejects final plea from pastor Melissa Smalley Staff Reporter
The City of White Rock is standing firm in its call for a makeshift church structure on Marine Drive to be dismantled by the end of the week, following a reconsideration hearing Monday morning. Council voted unanimously for the operations at the Church of the Holy Smoke to be ceased and the structure cleared by July 31, following an appeal by Robin Douglas, pastor of the marijuana-centred organization. “All we’re asking is for more time so that we can find a proper home,” Douglas told council Monday, pointing out he and his supporters have “tried to do everything we possibly can to help alleviate any problems.” Douglas has been operating his church for four months out of a tent structure in the 14700-block of Marine Drive as a gathering place for people to come and smoke marijuana. Following complaints by at least one neighbour and a series of fines levied by the city, council voted July 13 to declare the structure a “nuisance” and order its removal. The city scheduled a reconsideration hearing July 20 to allow Douglas an opportunity to appeal,
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Robin Douglas addresses council Monday. then, at Douglas’s request that morning – and only after seeking the advice of legal counsel – gave the pastor another week to prepare. Karen Cooper, the city’s director of planning and development services, told council Monday that she had visited the site earlier that morning and had observed that garbage had been removed and that the two tent structures had been reduced to one. In recommending a resolution for the
operations to be ceased and the structure cleared, Cooper noted the tent’s use was still not in line with city bylaws and safety requirements. “The main issue is the public safety and the use of the property as an assembly place is in contravention of the bylaw,” Cooper said. In his submission to council, Douglas alleged the city had used “coercion tactics” in order to have him evicted from the Marine Drive property, including threatening his landlord with fines if he didn’t terminate tenancy. Douglas attempted to play council a video on his cellphone, in which his landlord allegedly admitted to being threatened with fines, however, Mayor Wayne Baldwin interjected after a few minutes, calling the video “illegible” and attempting to steer the discussion back to Douglas and his church structure. “We’re here to listen to your reasons why you can’t have the site cleared out by July 31,” Baldwin said. Douglas responded that he felt the gathering place meets city bylaw standards and has garnered a large amount of support from the community, with the exception of “one or
two neighbours who have a problem with it.” “This is not about the structure, it’s about who we are as a church,” Douglas said. After council voted to give Douglas a July 31 deadline to have the structure removed, Baldwin commented on Douglas having parked his vehicle in front of city hall in a spot designated for disabled persons. “Can I suggest in the future that you not park in the handicapped spot as you are right now?” Baldwin said, to which Douglas replied that he had a sticker in his car. “It’s not evident,” Baldwin responded. Following Monday’s meeting, Douglas told Peace Arch News he will not comply with the city’s orders to take down the tent, although he will not resist should the city forcibly remove it after the July 31 deadline. He said he plans to contact the attorney general’s office to find out if there is an appeal process with the province that he can embark on, and also plans to file a complaint against the city under the Human Rights Act. “I’m done playing nice with the City of White Rock,” Douglas said. “They’ve stepped on the toes of their citizens and they have got to be held accountable for what they’ve done.”
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Water-use restrictions don’t let up Jeff Nagel Black Press
A combination of cool, rainy weather over the weekend and Metro Vancouver’s move to tough stage 3 water restrictions appear to have sharply cut water consumption in the region. The region had set a target of cutting water use to no more than 1.2 billion litres of water per day when stage 3 – including a complete ban on lawn sprinkling – was declared July 20. (White Rock water restrictions remained on stage 1, as the city has a separate water source.) Metro usage – which includes Surrey – fell from 1.48 billion that day to the 1.2 billion target Thursday. As wet weather arrived and fewer residents felt the need to water plants, the numbers dropped further – to 1.05 billion Friday, 1.02 billion Saturday and 1.0 billion Sunday. “Those are good numbers,” Metro water utilities committee chair Darrell Mussatto said. “We’ve had three good days of cooler weather and people making the adjustment – respecting stage 3.” But he cautioned there are no plans to relax the restrictions – the toughest Metro has imposed in 12 years – and he urged residents to remain vigilant. “We don’t want to be complacent,” Mussatto said. “The reservoirs need much more water than we received on the weekend to get them into a good healthy operating range.” He estimated 100 millimetres of rain is required to bring the regional water supply up into the midst of its normal range for this time of year. “We’re going into what is traditionally the driest part of the year.”
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Conservationists believe an invasive plant may have been introduced to Serpentine Fen by people abandoning baby turtles into the wild.
Serpentine marsh drained to battle non-native species
Dry spell offers relief to fen stewards Alex Browne Staff Reporter
Low water levels in the Serpentine Fen are not a result of the current water shortage – but they were inspired by it. That’s the message from Ducks Unlimited conservation program specialist Justin Quong, who says the water level in the east marsh has been deliberately dropped in hopes it would end – or at least help fight – the rapid spread of an invasive plant species in the fen. “The current drought makes it a little more possible to drain the area,” he said Friday. He said the South American ‘parrot feather
plant’ (myriophyllum aquaticum) – often used in aquariums and garden ponds – has been taking hold in the marsh over the last two years, edging out other foliage that provides food for migratory waterfowl species. “Whether by accident or on purpose, it’s been getting into the natural environment,” he said. “We get a lot of people dumping baby turtles, so maybe it came with them.” Ducks Unlimited partners with the provincial Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations to manage the fen, and has the ability to raise and lower water levels through a system of berms and concrete walls,
Quong said. Unfortunately, parrot feather, while not a food source for the migratory species, is very aggressive in taking over from other plants that are, he said. It’s hoped that by lowering the water level in the east marsh – which has been happening over the past month – and exposing the invasive species to the sun, the problem will be minimized before it can spread to other areas of the fen, Quong said. “By drying it out, we hope to get some control over it,” he added, noting that the water level in the marsh is still being reduced.
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After discussion, council caused confusion amongst the packed gallery by voting to adopt Cooper’s recommendation. Unaware that a motion had been tabled, some viewers called out for clarification, however, none was given. Coun. Grant Meyer confirmed to Peace Arch News Tuesday that he had “moved recommendation” at some point during discussion, however, review of the city’s online video stream could not determine when the motion was tabled, and phone calls to city staff for clarification were not returned by PAN deadline.
years, is one of just a Regarding the freed few worldwide who humpback, Cottrell are trained to remove said he is “cautiously the gear, and is one optimistic” about its of two Canadians on future. The animal’s a 15-member global progress will be closely disentanglement network monitored, he said. led by the International Based on the damage, Whaling Commission. Cottrell estimated “If I get a particularly the animal became Paul Cottrell tough case, I’ll be on the entangled six months to global network a year ago. phone or online with these 15 guys.” It was obvious the Cottrell described fishery humpback was relieved to be officers as key to his success in free of the fishing gear. any whale rescue, and Friday “The animal immediately had was no exception. Parks Canada a burst of energy,” he said. “We provided the support vessel, he followed him for a bit, we could added. tell immediately he was doing a Timely reporting of distressed lot better.” animals is also critical, he Cottrell said efforts will be said, encouraging anyone who made to track where the fishing spots an animal trailing gear to gear that was wrapped around it immediately call the 24-hour originated, noting it’s believed it B.C. Marine Mammal Incident came from the U.S., and possibly hotline, at 1-800-465-4336. from as far away as Hawaii.
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RCMP are investigating a crash in South Surrey Saturday that left one man dead and a woman injured.
Langley man dead, passenger injured after South Surrey collision
Crash kills motorcyclist One man died and a woman suffered serious injuries Saturday, when a vehicle westbound on 8 Avenue collided with the motorcycle they were riding eastbound. According to police, the westbound Saturn, driven by a 45-year-old North Vancouver man, was turning left onto 172 Street when the collision occurred around 9 p.m. July 25.
The motorcyclist – a 32-yearold Langley man – was pronounced dead at the scene. His passenger, a 22-year-old Surrey woman, was airlifted to hospital in critical condition. Speed and alcohol are not believed to have contributed to the collision. Surrey RCMP Cpl. Scotty Schumann said it will likely be “months” before investigators
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his is not about politics. This is about children who need our protection. Children and Family Development Minister Stephanie Cadieux (MLA for Surrey-Cloverdale) says an independent and unbiased review is needed in a case where the ministry left four children in the unsupervised care of a sexuallyabusive father. She’s right – terribly right – but perhaps the word ‘review’ is not nearly strong enough. Whatever the justifications or excuses offered, her ministry ultimately failed these children. And the ministry’s failure is also, ultimately, our failure as a society. In 2009, Supreme Court Justice Paul Walker accepted evidence that the father had physically and sexually abused the three eldest children in awarding sole custody to their mother. In spite of that ruling, ministry staff permitted the father unsupervised access. The father subsequently went ahead and did what he might have been expected to do – sexually abuse the youngest child. Just as we have zero tolerance for crimes that outrage our sensibilities, there can be no excuse for bureaucrats ignoring a Supreme Court ruling and turning over four children – children they were supposed to protect – to the hands of an abuser already noted as such in court evidence. In his second ruling on the case, released last week, Walker took staff to task for “having a closed mind” and concluding – even before the children were interviewed – that there was no merit to the original sexual-abuse allegations, and that the mother had concocted them and coached the children on what to say. Perhaps, as NDP Leader John Horgan suggests, Representative for Children and Youth Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond would be a better choice to compel testimony. Cadieux’s appointment of former children’s ministry deputy Bob Plecas to do the review – given that he has said it will be “non-threatening” and won’t consider individual culpability – smacks less of fact-gathering than is needed. Whatever comes of this exercise, the fact remains that we – and the system we maintain – were not there when the children needed us. We – and the ministry – don’t simply need to learn from this; we need to, collectively, hang our heads in shame.
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Japan protests federal and provincial restrictions that push up the export cost. Ottawa regulates the export of privateland logs, but only in B.C. This is a longstanding irritant for private-land owners, holding the domestic price for premium “J grade” Douglas fir logs below $80 per cubic metre while the price in Asia and Washington state has climbed above $100. The U.S. has long complained about B.C.’s cheap Crown land stumpage and low domestic log prices in general, viewing them as a subsidy to lumber production. Indeed, this whole protection apparatus is designed to stimulate domestic milling, although it doesn’t seem to be working. The main investment by B.C. forest companies recently has been buying southern U.S. sawmills. The coastal industry has maintained that profits from log exports are keeping logging alive, paying for the harvest and processing of logs in B.C. With Pacific trade talks in the background, pushed hard by U.S. President Barack Obama, the latest Canada-U.S. lumber agreement is due to expire in October. It will be more difficult to defend what University of Alberta economist Jack Mintz calls a “Soviet-style approach to price determination.” B.C. used to do something similar to this with wine, protecting a backward industry cranking out mostly god-awful plonk. Competition made the wine industry better, and now it’s world class. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. tfletcher@blackpress.c
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Editor: What is the statute of limitations on noise pollution? It has been 10 years, and I am still listening to the sound of construction in my neighbourhood. Where is the peace on a Saturday morning, when thoughtless builders start tossing lumber at 7:20 a.m.? The City of Surrey’s noise bylaw needs revising. It is pro-development and does not care about the quality of life for residents. The hours of construction are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. six days a week. Therefore Sunday is the only day this entire summer that I can hear the birds in the morning or sit on my deck with a coffee. I try to be away from my home as much as possible, which is sad when the weather is so nice. Not only is there construction noise but loud music blasting all afternoon, too. I could move, but currently in South Surrey there is nowhere to go. Almost every neighbourhood is tearing down perfectly good homes and the construction is rampant. What a strange time to live in, where spec developers buy up decent homes and rip them down so they can make big money, then only the wealthy few can purchase. Our landfills are full and this is wasteful. It probably won’t end for another 10 or 20 years, when every house built in the ’70s and up is levelled and giant McMansions sit in their place. Caroline McCue-Davies, Surrey
Editor: Re: Man killed in struggle with officers, July 22. Having worn a uniform for more than 20 years, albeit military and not law enforcement, it now causes me great concern to see the evolving cynicism of the public regarding the law-enforcement officers entrusted to their protection. The circumstances surrounding the tragic death of Hudson Brooks must be investigated quickly to restore confidence in the local RCMP. The Independent Investigations Office must rapidly and accurately review the events and provide both the public and the deceased man’s family an assessment of what occurred. It will be unacceptable for this review to be protracted or vague. The laws surrounding the use of lethal force must be effectively applied in this case.
Furthermore, the use of firearms is appropriate only in ‘self-defense, to confront armed perpetrators or in defense of persons or key facilities’. If, as appears to be the case, the dead man was not armed, then this does not seem applicable. Moreover, it appears that organized crime and terrorism are not applicable in this instance. The federal Criminal Code and RCMP Act apply in this situation, although Canada is also a signatory to the United Nations’ Code of Conduct for Law Enforcement Officials, which provides that “Law enforcement officials may use force only when strictly necessary and to the extent required for the performance of their duty.” The IIO must balance the events that unfolded on July 18. It was noted, in a 2002 comparative research project by Philip C. Stenning, in an SFU presentation, that “prosecutions of police officers for excessive or unjustified use of force have been very rare in Canada.” Nonetheless, if there has been an application of disproportionate
force then the IIO must make that deliberation and restore public confidence in their ability to accurately review cases, but more importantly reassure the local population in its uniformed officers. David Hutchinson, Surrey Q I’m deeply troubled by the police shooting death of Hudson Brooks. I don’t know the boy or his family – only what I’ve heard or read. I generally support the police, knowing they have a difficult job that becomes ever more complicated, but it’s a sad comment on our society that they feel traumatized enough to take the life of an unarmed 20-yearold, no matter the provocation he may have given them. This killing shouldn’t have happened. Whether the police involved were poorly screened, inadequately trained or inexperienced, this death should not have happened. I hope the facts of the case come out swiftly, fully and publicly and responsibility taken for what I can only call a crime. Cary O’Malley, Surrey
Water calls not their priority Editor: I have seen several sprinkling violations in my area of South Surrey, namely between 160 and 172 streets, from Mountain View Drive to 24 Avenue. I finally got mad enough to call the city bylaws department. This is a complete exercise in futility. To state that you get the runaround is an understatement. You get transferred around in a circle, as if you were handing them a hot potato. My observation is that the emphasis is on parking violators at local hospitals, where you are a cash cow for the city as you get a medical procedure done or you are visiting a sick loved one. Meanwhile, Delta has empowered their bylaw officer with the power to issue $400 tickets to violators! What is Surrey doing, with 800 warnings issued, only four fines levied, and the amount of the fine is not disclosed? (Editor’s note: As of last week, Surrey handed out four $250-fines, but said more were expected now that stage 3 water-use restrictions had been announced by Metro Vancouver.) I am very disappointed with our new mayor and council. As the second largest city in the Lower Mainland, our draw on the water resource is significant and we need to step up and do better. Robin Ballard, Surrey
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Ongoing and proposed changes to ’privatize’ garbage collection in the City of White Rock meet with mixed reaction.
Waste-management quandaries Editor: Re: Feeling dumped by White Rock, July 17 letters. As I read the comments regarding the recent privatization of garbage pickup for multifamily residences, I was reminded of the prognostications offered by White Rock citizens last spring. We suggested roads and laneways would be clogged with a multiplicity of noisy garbage haulers; that some might take the opportunity to avoid privatization by throwing their trash where others must deal with it; we suggested that this would come with increased expense. Council chose not to heed our reasonable proposal to find one garbage hauler on all of our behalves. I am also reminded of my late grandmother, the mistress of aphorisms. Two of her favourites were: ‘chickens always come home to roost’ and ‘you reap what you sow’. Her all time favourite, however, when she was most aggrieved was: ‘I told you so’. Theresa Reilkoff, White Rock Q It is nice to know that some of the residents in other areas of White Rock now know what the East Beach residents go through with the garbage transfer station – which is there illegally – in our location. We listen to noisy trucks, backhoe operator, street cleaner, squawking crows and seagulls; vermin; smell and breath diesel fumes, rotting garden/kitchen waste in open bins day after day, after day. We would very much like the single-family garbage tendered out so that we may get back to our quality of life as well (Residents brace for impending change, July 3).
Just how healthy is it for us to be breathing this day after day? Many residents in the area now have very bad allergies and I wonder why. We totally agree that the single-family residents should have joined in with the commercial, multifamily at the same time to get a good price with perhaps a good provider for all the garbage services. The garbage, green/garden waste and recycling should not be brought back to the White Rock public works yard to be sorted. This a beautiful ‘City by the Sea’ with many tourists. Please, council members, let us have a normal life like the other residents of White Rock. Betty Skahl, White Rock Q As day after day I watch the garbage trucks going up and down our street – which is lined from beginning to end with three-storey apartment buildings – I am confounded by the number of garbage trucks serving the various buildings and wonder how this could possibly be profitable to the companies. There appear to be three main ones – Smithrite, Northwest and Maple Leaf, and to my surprise, two different sized trucks from the City of White Rock also serve one apartment building on the street. I note, too, that most trucks stop on the road while making their pickups, making it hazardous to go around them into the on-coming traffic lane since there is no line-of-sight from behind the trucks. One hopes that a more efficient system of garbage collection can be figured out. Merrill Muttart, White Rock
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Not-criminally-responsible pitch rejected Kevin Diakiw Black Press
A court has rejected a defence that Surrey’s Gloria Zerbinos can’t be found criminally responsible for the stabbing death of her mother. Zerbinos, 30, is on trial for the
second-degree murder of her 43-year-old mother, Panagiota “Yota” Zerbinos. Justice Frits Verhoeven combed over the findings of two doctors as well as the testimony of police and witnesses to come to his con-
clusion in B.C. Supreme Zerbinos had claimed Court in New Westminon several occasions that ster Thursday. men were sneaking into To determine that the her room and using chloaccused was not criminally roform on the family and responsible due to mental “pimping” her and her son. defect, Verhoeven had to According to her claims, find that she was menthey were gaining access tally ill, and incapable from the closet and of telling right from through electrical outlets. wrong at the time of Gloria Zerbinos While psychiatrists accused the offence. agreed there was some “(There’s) no objecsort of delusional abnortive evidence she did not have mality present, there is no proof it the capacity to understand her was active at the time of the killing. actions,” Verhoeven said. “I’m In fact, witness testimony indinot satisfied that she is not cated Zerbinos appeared concriminally responsible.” trolled following the stabbing.
Verhoeven said that raised doubt that she was experiencing psychosis at the time. He also pointed to a long history of acrimony shown toward her mother. “At the time of her death, she (Yota) was afraid of being alone with her daughter.” Nonetheless, she went to her daughter’s basement suite, near 88 Avenue and 148A Street, to drop off clean laundry on Nov. 8, 2012. Panagiota Zerbinos was found with 24 stab wounds and a knife sticking out of her chest. Her daughter was arrested two days later at a strip club in Vancouver. The trial is to continue Aug. 6.
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Mayor Wayne Baldwin addresses a crowd that gathered for the first-ever raising of rainbow pride flag at White Rock City Hall Monday. Council voted earlier this month to fly the flag this week to mark gay-pride festivities taking part around Metro Vancouver.
California suspect arrested at border A man wanted in California for an alleged crime against a minor was arrested at the Peace Arch border crossing last month. According to a news release issued July 20 by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, a name check on a Canada-bound traveller revealed the individual was the subject of a National Criminal Information Center warrant for “crimes against person – possess
obscene matter minor.” Outstanding warrants were verified with the Riverside County Sheriff ’s Office, the news release notes. CPB officials could not clarify the offence, noting the terminology comes from California law. Ronald Rowan, 50, was turned over to Whatcom County Sheriff ’s Office on June 19 for extradition.
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ight young women have stepped forward to play a leadership role as White Rock Youth Ambassadors this year. They’ll be vying for the crown of Miss White Rock – and also two princesses and White Rock friendship ambassador – at the annual awards night gala, Friday at 7 p.m. at Coast Capital Playhouse. The royalty – each sponsored by local businesses – will represent the city at many functions throughout the year, as well as travel with other members of the ambassador team to promote White Rock at out-of-town events. First up will be appearances at this weekend’s Sea Festival, including Sunday’s Torchlight Parade on Marine Drive at 9 p.m. Tickets to the gala are $25, including dessert and coffee, and are available by calling Debbie Ward at 604-538-2780 or emailing debbie@wrya.ca
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Annie Lu (Peace Arch News) Annie Lu is a Semiahmoo Secondary student who was born in Taiwan. The 16-year-old has two siblings – Ariel, who was crowned a White Rock Princess last year, and Leo, her brother. A trumpet player in her Grade 10 combo, she is also a pianist at Grade 7 and 8 Royal Conservatory level. She is interested in a career as a high school band teacher, or, alternatively, working as an optometrist. She speaks both Mandarin and English, and some French, and
is currently studying Korean and Japanese. When not at school, delivering papers for Peace Arch News or tutoring other students, she enjoys biking, drawing, knitting, playing basketball and participating in dance competitions. Audrey Woo (White Rock Elks Lodge #431) Audrey Woo is a 16-year-old Semiahmoo Secondary student with dual Canadian and U.S. citizenship, who plans to study at the University of California, San Diego. She has two brothers, Benson and Harrison (a former Youth Ambassador). A Semiahmoo Strings member, she is currently at Grade 10 level in Royal Conservatory violin. She works at Michiko Ito Japanese Restaurant. Fluent in English and Mandarin, she also speaks some Spanish and participates in the school’s Globalizers club. As well as volunteering at Richmond Nature Park and Richmond Animal Shelter, she enjoys rugby, swimming and snow boarding. Claire Yen (Seung Ri Academy) Claire Yen, 16, is due to graduate from Elgin Park Secondary next year and plans to attend university. A pianist, violinist and flautist, she teaches violin at Elgin and belongs to the school’s World Vision Club. Keen on drawing, writing and reading, she volunteers with Semiahmoo Library’s Teen Library Council.
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Grace Lo (CARP – A New Vision) Grace Lo is an International Baccalaureate student at Semiahmoo Secondary, where she also plays trombone in the school’s jazz band. The 16-year-old, one of five girls, speaks English and Mandarin and would like to study medicine. A rugby player – but currently sidelined due to an injury – she also enjoys listening to music, reading and writing. Kana Saarni (Re/Max Colonial) Elgin Park Secondary student Kana Saarni would like to attend university and then follow a career in the film industry. The 16-year-old, who has a younger brother, was a keen participant in Elgin’s Orca Players, both running the box office and helping backstage. Fluent in both English and Japanese, she is also a member of her school’s Peer Leadership council, PROUD (People Reaching Out for Unity and Diversity) and the Elgin Park Model United Nations. She also sings with White Rock Children’s Choir and enjoys performing in musical-theatre productions, while still leaving time for three other hobbies – reading, knitting and photography. Kitty Sun (Royal Canadian Legion White Rock Branch #8) Kitty Sun, 16, is an Elgin Park Secondary student who aims to attend either UBC, McGill or
University of Toronto, studying to become a dentist or orthodontist. A speaker of English and Mandarin, she has one younger brother. Among her volunteer credits are work for BC Children’s Hospital, the Cycle For ER project, White Rock’s Canada Day celebrations, while she is also employed as a tutor in Kumon (math skills). Extracurricular activities include student council, executive committee peer council leadership and the Model United Nations. Her hobbies include playing piano (she is at Royal Conservatory Grade 8 level), sketching and painting. On a more athletic level, she enjoys lifeguarding, rugby and ultimate sports.
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Sydney McDuff (Tourism White Rock) Sydney McDuff, currently a student at Earl Marriott Secondary, plans to study nursing after graduating next year. The 16-year-old, who has one older sister, is also an enthusiastic volunteer at the Rosemary Care Centre for movie nights and bingo for residents, and at Peace Arch Hospital’s emergency department where she has worked on patient surveys. A member of her school’s student government, she also writes as a hobby, while her athletic accomplishments include playing tennis and swimming, for which she has won a bronze medallion and a bronze cross. Tia Berezan (White Rock Players) New Westminster-born Tia Berezan, 16, has three younger siblings. While she plans to go to university for both a bachelor’s and master’s degree, she is also interested in acting, which she studied with Surrey Youth Theatre Company and the Tarlington Training Professional Acting School, as well as training in both Royal Conservatory piano and voice. Her hobbies include photography and writing, and she also plays soccer and is involved in a competitive swim club. She has played piano for residents of the Morgan Care Home, in addition to volunteering in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside for The Door is Open project.
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Hope For Chronic Knee Pain Chronic knee pain can be debilitating, di cult to diagnose and often even more di cult to solve.
Chronic knee pain can occur for a variety of reasons for individuals of any age, but it becomes more common as we get older. Some chronic knee pain can be traced back to a speci c injury or to surgery. Other knee pain can be associated with ongoing wear and tear over years of living. Some of the underlying conditions can be diagnosed relatively quickly by a doctor or other medical practitioner with the appropriate credentials and experience. Other conditions can be con rmed with the help of noninvasive procedures like X-rays, MRI or CT scans. And some conditions can only be diagnosed via some form of surgery. When knee pain becomes chronic, it typically means that the body hasn't been able to naturally heal the condition. Some of the common conditions for such chronic knee pain include osteoarthritis, internal scar tissue caused by surgery, major knee injury or an accumulation of micro injuries (“wear & tear”), meniscus irritations or tears, and/or in ammation of various soft tissues (ie. tendons and muscles) around the knee. Osteoarthritis and internal scar tissue, while two di erent conditions, also frequently occur simultaneously, which can make the symptoms extra confusing, more dif cult to diagnose and can end up causing double the pain and in ammation.
As a result, many su erers of knee pain nd themselves limited in the activities they can pursue and end up using pain killing medication to just get through the day. Most such medications can result in having undesirable side e ects of one kind or another, especially when taken long term. Not surprisingly many people su ering from chronic knee pain are looking for alternative treatments.
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he Seniors Health Network each month poses a question to a health-care professional. Fabio Feldman, injury prevention program manager at Fraser Health, was asked: I’m 86 years old and I live alone. A few weeks ago I had a bad fall in the night and was fortunate not to break anything. How should I make my house safer so I won’t fall again? Feldman references Your Guide to Independent Living - Make your home safer, published by Fraser Health: Stairs and Fabio Feldman Steps Fraser Health • Have light switches at the top and bottom of the stairs. Make sure the stairs are well-lit. • Check that your stairs are in
good repair, are free of clutter and have a nonskid surface. • Mark the edges of the steps with contrasting coloured non-skid tape or paint. • Make sure there are sturdy handrails on at least one side of all stairways. • Remove your reading glasses when you go up and down the stairs. • Never rush up or down the stairs. Bedroom • Have a light within reach of your bed. Consider a flashlight or a lamp with a ‘clap-on’ adaptor. • Beds should be at a good height for easy movement on and off. Firmer mattresses will make getting in and out easier. • Have a cordless phone by your bed. • Make sure there is a clear path from your bed to the bathroom. • Keep your bedding clear of the floor so it is not a tripping hazard. • Keep your walking aid handy and within easy reach of the bed.
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Ensuring your home is safe and clutter-free can help to prevent falls. • Sit on the edge of your bed for a minute before getting up after a rest. Kitchen • Place frequently used items in easy-to-reach locations. Store heavier items in lower cupboards. • Avoid use of floor wax, or use a non-skid wax.
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Plenty of activities for all ages this weekend SOUTH SURREY RECREATION & ARTS CENTRE
Fall Program Registration Registration for our Fall Programs begins on Monday, July 27! The South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre offers fitness and activity programs for people of all ages. Visit our newly expanded facility at 14601 – 20th Avenue. PRESCHOOL, CHILDREN AND FAMILY FUN: Sports, Arts and Special Interest programs for all ages, One Day Wonders, Stay & Play, Family Sports, Parent Participation, Preschool & Children’s programs
FITNESS CENTRE: Large number of cardio machines, including treadmills, stair climbers, elliptical machines, bikes and rowers, as well as functional fitness weight training equipment and a wide selection of machines and free weights. Child-minding available while you work out
ADULT PROGRAMS: Fitness programs such as Weight Training, Spin, Yoga, Arts, Special Interest and much more!
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id you know the City of White Rock features over 80 acres of parkland? Enjoy the majestic views from hillside walkways, a quiet family barbecue at Bayview Park or an evening stroll along the picturesque promenade. Information and maps are available at www.whiterockcity. ca, White Rock Library, city hall or at any of the White Rock Recreation Diane Sawicki Centres. Q An Abstract Acrylic Painting class will be offered Friday, Aug. 7, 10 a.m. to 2: 30 p.m. at the White Rock Community Centre. Beginners to advanced students are welcome and all supplies are included. Call 604-541-2199 to register. Q The White Rock Business Improvement Association in partnership with the City of White Rock is proud to present the last TD free Concert of the summer. The Matinee performs Saturday, Aug. 8 at 7 p.m. at the White Rock pier. For more information concertsatthepier.com
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Revellers take in last year’s Sea Fest, which returns this weekend. Q You are invited to come and play at the monthly cribbage tournament on Friday, Aug. 28 at the Kent Street Centre from 12:45-4 p.m. in the auditorium. The cost is just $4 at the door. Please bring a partner. While you are there, don’t forget to pick up your tickets for next month’s big cribbage event – the annual Dairy Queen Trophy Tournament Friday on Sept. 25. Q The city’s water is supplied to residents by a private organization, Epcor. Information and updates on water restrictions and conservation for the City of White Rock is available on epcor.com Epcor will update their site every Monday, and White Rock is still at seasonal Stage 1 level water restrictions. Q This year’s White Rock Sea Festival is going to be the best one yet. The White Rock Events Society is proud to present the 66th
annual White Rock Sea Festival – Friday, July 31 to Sunday, Aug. 2. Bring the grandchildren down to the beach for a kids’ sandcastle contest, sand soccer, torchlight parade, fresh-air cinema, fireworks and more. Check out whiterockseafestival. com for more information. Q The Kent Street Activity Centre remains closed for annual maintenance and cleanup, reopening on Tuesday, Aug. 4 at 8:30 a.m. The friendly staff at the White Rock Community Centre and Centennial Park Leisure Centre will be happy to assist you with program registrations and inquiries at 604-541-2199. Q All Recreation and Culture facilities will be closed on Monday, Aug. 3 for British Columbia Day. They will re-open on Tuesday Aug. 4. The Kent Street Activity Centre, located at 1475 Kent St., is open to people 55 years of age or better. For information, call 604-5412231.
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day (10 a.m.), followed by Owen Owen (noon), and a group of youth performers from a Sea Seeing movies projected in the Festival-sponsored workshop at open air has become one of the Camp Alexandra led by Black and most popular summertime – and Brian Sumner (1 p.m.). community-building – activities Next up will be Panic Picnic (2 on the Lower Mainland. Fresh Air Cinema, co-sponsored p.m.), Scott Christie (3 p.m.), The Phonosonics (4 p.m.), former Oh by Semiahmoo First Nation and White Rock Sea Festival, will pres- Wells front person Sarah Jickling and Her Good Bad Luck (5 p.m.), ent a screening of the animated Black’s funk band the Star Capfamily feature Big Hero 6 at Semitains (6 p.m.) and Soul ahmoo Park at 8:30 p.m. Men (a rebranded Blues Friday night (July 31) as a Alex Browne Brothers Too) at 7 p.m. free kick-off festival event. Youth and alternative For best seating, bring music talents are the your own chairs and blanfocus on the Spirit Stage kets and be sure to arrive from 4-8 p.m. both Saturearly. day and Sunday. Saturday’s line-up Sea Fest live features performers There won’t be any Kristen and Jenny, Ruby shortage of live entertainGawthrop, MG Gravement on the waterfront yard, Richard Tichelman, when White Rock Sea Panic Panic, Ava Carich Festival returns this weekand Emily Harder. On end. Sunday, performers In addition to the fireare Jada McKenzieworks Saturday night (following Moore, Antoinette Libelt, Tom a new event, the Lantern Walk, Vanderkam and Hawking, Sydney along the pier) and the everThorne, and Chasing Strangers. popular Torchlight Parade Sunday For information, visit www.whitnight, the festival committee and erockseafestival.com live entertainment co-ordinator Jim Black have made sure both White Rock Trad Jazz the main stage (at the white rock) Except for this holiday Sunday and the Spirit Stage (at Semiah(Aug. 2), classic live Dixieland and moo Park) are hopping throughretro jazz continues most Sunday out Saturday and Sunday’s schedafternoons at the Royal Canadian ule of events. Legion Crescent Branch 240 (2643 Black is also leader of the funk128 St.). jazz band Star Until regular sessions of the Captains which White Rock Traditional Jazz Socihe promises ety return in the fall, house band will be back, “at – Red Beans & Rice, usually led by the top of their trumpeter and vocalist Rice Hongame, with new eywell Sr. – is filling in with 2-5 material” on p.m. performances each Sunday. Sunday. Admission is $10 for WRTJS and Main stage legion members, $12 for everyacts Saturday – body else. Sarah Jickling headlined by a Also of note, tickets are now must-see set by available for the Jazz Band Ball the Legendary festival at Pacific Inn and Resort Powder Blues at 8 p.m. – include Centre, Sept. 25-27. a yoga demonstration led by LauFor information, visit www.whitren Roegle (8 a.m.), Sandlanee erocktradjazz.com Gid and the Urban Haida Singers (11 a.m.), Pacific Showtime Men’s Chorus (noon), Kerry Being Human O’Donovan (1 p.m.) the PeninThe Art On Display summer sula Arts Foundation Showcase series at White Rock Commufeaturing the Palomars (2 p.m.), nity Centre (15154 Russell Ave.) Air Stranger (3 p.m.), and the continues with Being Human, by Chinese Village Club Dance (4 Langley artist Gina Kling. p.m.). The show will run until Aug. 28. Next on stage will be a combo featuring Black, Matt Skepasts, Andrew Skepasts and Brandon Beach House Theatre Lin (5 p.m.); followed by Michelle Beach House Theatre’s weekSchultz (6 p.m.) and blues-meister long ‘season’ in Crescent Beach Jason Buie (7 p.m.). is continuing to sell well for both A Zumba demonstration starts shows. the main stage features on Sun-
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Voja Morosan A summer retrospective of Vojislav (Voja) Morosan’s work at Seventh Heaven Art and Beauty Salon (12185 Beecher St.) illustrates Morosan’s skill in capturing the light and moods of the Peninsula and the physical characteristics of heritage buildings and stands of trees that are all too rapidly disappearing. The late artist, born in Belgrade,Yugoslavia, made White Rock and the Semiahmoo Peninsula his second home in the
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Fitness pro Darren Toma – as well as a posing coach (Toma’s wife, Lara), hat started as an effort to who helps Mabee present herself on shed a few pounds and get stage in a way that “accentuates my into shape has swelled into strong points and perhaps hide a a riveting hobby with a bright future weak point.” for a White Rock pharmacist. More important than the hundreds Brandie Mabee was first introduced of hours spent training, Mabee to the sport of bodybuilding 2½ said, is how the sport is approached years ago, when she signed up mentally. with a personal trainer – himself a As a self-described “overachiever,” bodybuilder – in an attempt to lose she said the sport has provided some weight. her with perpetual personal “He invited me to see a show, development, and endless challenges and seven weeks later I stepped on to overcome. stage for my first show,” Mabee, 26, “I love the amount of self-mastery recalled. required for the sport,” she said. “As I Since then, the Thunder Bay, Ont. achieve certain goals in life, I quickly native has competed in six shows, find myself very bored, needing placing in the top five for all except something new to strive for.” one. Mabee moved to White Rock from Last year, she placed first in the Ontario a year-and-a-half ago, after Sandra Wickham competition completing pharmacology school at in New Westminster, and earlier the University of Waterloo. this year placed third The knowledge she ❝You can think possesses from her ‘day at provincials. In a few of it as a very job’ – she works at Family months, she’ll be taking part in her first U.S. show, buff beauty Care Pharmacy in White the Northern Classic in Rock – provides its share pageant.❞ Washington State, and next of benefits to her sport, she summer will compete at the Brandie Mabee noted. national level. “Knowing how a lot of the It’s a complex sport that natural health supplements work in involves far more than lifting weights the body is really helpful,” she said. and posing on stage, Mabee explains. “The knowledge of the human body Athletes compete in a variety of really helps me to fuel my muscles categories, depending on their level properly, recognize when illness is of muscularity – Mabee competes coming on, or when my blood sugar in a bikini category, which is the might be too low, when my blood least muscular of the women’s pressure might be too low or too classes – and a panel of judges rank high.” competitors based on their physique, However, with a full-time stage presence and all around pharmacist job and an intense appearance. training schedule, Mabee said she “You can think of it as a very buff isn’t left with much time for anything beauty pageant,” Mabee said. else. There is generally 16 weeks of And she’s quick to admit that she training required leading up to a is often tempted to hit the snooze competition, showcased on stage in a button and sleep through her matter of five minutes. workouts, but always forces herself to Mabee currently trains at follow through. Sandcastle Fitness on 152 Street, “I think about why I do this,” working out twice every day; she she said. “I know that it’s me that does cardio training in the morning is responsible for my success. The and weight training in the evenings. judges don’t care if I miss two of my “Closer to the show, I’ll add seven workouts that week. a second cardio session in the “It comes down to those minutes evening,” she said. on stage and what I bring there. If I She works with a nutritional and skip a workout, then I don’t bring my weight-training coach – International best to the stage, and so I fail at what Federation of Bodybuilding and I set out to do.”
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OBITUARIES LAWRENCE, D. Eric July 2, 1929 - July 23, 2015
Eric passed away peacefully at Peace Arch Hospital, White Rock, BC on July 23, 2015. He joins his beloved wife Marlene who pre-deceased him in 2009. Dad was born July 2, 1929 in Edmonton, Alberta. In 1946, Dad moved with his family to Vancouver. He graduated from Lord Byng High School. He met Marlene, the love of his life at a dance at the Vancouver Lawn and Tennis Club. They married in 1955. Dad enjoyed a very successful career as a business executive for a Vancouver based chemical import/ export company. “A work day is a happy day!” was his motto. Dad will be remembered forever for his sense of humour, appreciation for sport cars, a love of reading and knowledge of history. When he and mom retired to White Rock, Dad enjoyed many walks on the surrounding beaches and hills. Dad was always a calming influence on the family. He will be dearly missed & remembered always. He is survived by his 4 children, David Lawrence (Annie), Ann Marsh (Steve), Martha McEvoy (Glenn) and Sara LawrencePallmann (Thomas). He is also survived by 5 grandsons, Kyle, Lorne, Daniel, Deric & Lucas as well as step-granddaughters Emelyne & Miriam and stepgrandson Shane.
In lieu of flowers, donations can bemade to the World Wildlife Fund Canada (www.wwf.ca). No funeral service by request but interment will take place at Valleyview Memorial Gardens, 14644 - 72nd Avenue, Surrey, BC, on Friday July 31st at 3pm.
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FLATTEN POPCORN CEILINGS Update your home with beautiful flat ceilings * No Scraping * No Sanding * No Mess
.Jimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).
.Hayden Painting 778-229-0236 Family Owned & Operated Ryan 778.229.0236
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SHOP from HOME! Looking for Super Bargains you can find from the comfort of your home? Check out bcclassified.com
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ELECTRICAL
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899 ELECTRICIAN - Dana Thompson Over 24yrs exp. Res/Comm. Free est. Bonded. #14758 604-353-1519 All Electrical. Low Cost. Licensed. Res/Com. Small job expert. Renos Panel changes ~ 604-374-0062
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FENCING
DEAD LEVEL CONSTRUCTION. Complete Fencing. Bob 604-8301322 www.deadlevel.ca BBB Accredited Member
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GARDENING SHINE LANDSCAPING
*Grass Cutting *Hedge Trimming *Yard Clean *Pruning *Pressure Wash shinelandscaping@hotmail.com
Call 778-688-3724
Mark (778) 855-7038
SENIOR DISCOUNTS
Small or Large JOBS To Do List? Free Quotes
MaZebah 778-788-7390 30 Yrs. Experience - References HOME Maintenance Pro - Keep your home up to date in good working order. and secure. Including fencing, gutters, landscaping, decks, windows, doors, lighting, etc. Bryan 778-388-1544 Free Estimates AT YOUR SERVICE. Carpentry, Concrete, Painting, Rubbish Removal. Call Dave (604)999-5056
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
604-512-4525 www.gardenbuds.ca
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
DEAD LEVEL CONSTRUCTION LTD. Complete Home Renovations WE DO IT ALL! Call Bob 604-8301322 www.deadlevel.ca BBB Accredited Member FINISH CARPENTER Finish Carpentry - Mouldings, sundecks, stairs, siding, painting, drywall. Refs. Rainer cel 604-613-1018
Preference given to those with experience in this field, but is not necessary. Shifts are 12 hours/3 shifts per week or 9.5 hours/4 shifts per week. Must be willing to work nights and weekends. References required. Starting wage is $14.31/hr. Interested applicants should email their resume and references to Linda Wischoff at: lwischoff@blackpress.ca Competition closes: August 15, 2015 We thank all those who are interested in this position, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley
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PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299
MOVING & STORAGE
Call for FREE in-home consultation In-house design team and cabinet shop
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(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.
NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.
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B & B MOBILE SERVICES
604-536-6620
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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
604-537-4140
A-1 Painting Company - Interior / Exterior 20 years exp. Summer Special 10% off (604)723-8434
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PLUMBING
IMMEDIATE RESPONSE No overtime charge. H/W Tanks, Plumbing, Heating, Plugged Drains, Appliance connections, Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, etc. Reas Rates. Sukh (604)594-8000
Commercial & Residential Local & Long Distance Moves * Licensed * Insured * Bonded All Truck Sizes & Trailers Amazing Rates! FREE Estimates. 778-928-5995 Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
Designing and renovating new kitchens, bathrooms, basements, house make-overs and additions
2 coats any colour
MOVING?
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING
Showroom: Unit 62 - 15515 24th Ave. (at King George Blvd.) Tel: 604-538-9622 blackpress.ca X bclocalnews.com
RENEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SPRAY & BRUSH PAINTING 778-855-5361
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LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928
FOR A BEAUTIFUL GARDEN Garden Design & Installation â&#x20AC;˘ Fall Clean-Up â&#x20AC;˘ Maintenance
HOME REPAIRS
HANDYPERSONS
WHITE ROCK HANDYMAN Repair - Renovate - Organize Build - Design - Electric
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Interior / Exterior Stucco, Siding, Trim, Doors, Fences, Pressure Washing, Concrete Sealing. rene.s@telus.net
A1 BATH RENOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S. Bsmt suites, drywall, patios, plumbing, siding, fencing, roofing, landscaping, etc. Joe 604-961-9937.
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Painting, Painting Painting
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GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627
CALL FRIENDLY BENJAMIN 604-230-7928
7979 Vantage Way, Delta, V4G 1A6
Pressroom Helpers/ Stackers
MOVING & STORAGE
MIRACLE MOVING
CLEANING SERVICES
604-315-2440 www.abovetherest housecleaning.com
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**3 READINGS FOR $35** 100% GUARANTEED
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Excellent Rates. Insured & Bonded. Serving S.Surrey/White Rock area for 18 + years.
PERSONAL SERVICES
IMMEDIATE RESULTS 41 Years Experience
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WE WILL MEET ALL YOUR CLEANING NEEDS. Many years experience. Glowing references. Reas rates. (604)507-0168
or fax to 250-974-5216.
Palm - Tarot Card - Crystal Ball One visit will convince you of her amazing gift to guide you into the future. Solve all Problems of Life.
COMPUTER SERVICES
778-883-4262
alertbaytowing@cablerocket.com
Psychic Readings
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
Service to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers & dishwashers. Reasonable. Also Appliance Removal Call Mark (604)536-9092
Specializing in Private Events! We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.
P/T HOTEL RECEPTIONIST Suitable for retired or semi retired person. 16 hrs/week. Will train. Apply at: Breakaway Motel, 2160 King George Blvd, Surrey.
Please send cover letter and resume, Attention: Barb admin@whiterockrealestate.ca
APPLIANCE REPAIRS
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
Peace Arch Appliance
F/T & P/T Outdoors. Spring / Summer Work. Seeking Honest, Hard Working Staff. www.PropertyStarsJobs.com
- Strong organizational skills - Computer skills (Excel & Word) - Professional phone manner - Able to multi-task - Can take and prepare minutes at company meetings - Have a keen eye for detail - Reliable & dedicated - Lone Wolf software experience would be an asset
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Boilers, Furnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Drain Cleaning. Ins. (604)596-2841
LOCAL PLUMBER $45 Service Call Plumbing, Heating, Plugged Drains. Mustang Plumbing 778-714-2441 10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s *More Call Aman: 778-895-2005
Affordable Sidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1ton, 3ton 5ton for Moving & Clean-Up. 10% Srâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disc. W.R. Owned 86. Sid 604-727-8864
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
PETS 477
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
PETS
542
REAL ESTATE
FRUIT & VEGETABLES
RENTALS
639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES
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RENTALS
APARTMENT/CONDO
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WHITE ROCK. Lrg 1 bdrm ste adult bldg, 1 prkg, near shops. $780 incls heat/hwr. NP/NS Call 604-596-9977
ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)
OFFICE SPACES *ROSEMARY CENTRE 3388 Rosemary Hts Cres.
WHITE ROCK SUNSET VILLA
2nd floor office spaces from 234 sq/ft - 359 sq/ft.
*WHITE ROCK SQUARE 1480 Foster St - 347 sq/ft
Large 2 Bdrm. - 3rd. Floor D/W in unit. Concrete building.
$1050 incls. HEAT & H/W.
Call 536-5639 to view/rates
1 block from Semiahmoo Mall. Available August 1!
Call for appt to view 778.878.0782
JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca
RON Morin
WHITE ROCK
A Gas Fitter ✭ Plumber RENOS & REPAIRS Excellent price on Hot Water Tanks Furnace, Boilers, Plumbing Jobs & Drain Cleaning
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
968-0367
Household / Construction ~ FREE ESTIMATES ~
SENIORS DISCOUNT
BEST BUSY BOYS ROOFING LTD.
bestbusyboysroofing@gmail.com
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
Call Mitch 604-813-9104
548
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SUNDECKS
509
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
WHEELCHAIR Small indoor electric wheelchair, easy to drive, works well, $550 firm. Call; (604)385-1333
Service to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers & dishwashers. Reasonable. Also Appliance Removal Call Mark (604)536-9092
JUNK / RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free! (778)997-5757
DEAD LEVEL CONSTRUCTION Vinyl LTD. Deck Construction. decking - 10 yr warranty. Call BOB 604-830-1322 www.deadlevel.ca BBB Accredited Member.
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APPLIANCES Peace Arch Appliance
FURNITURE
MOVING SALE - Furniture: living room, den, twin beds, chest freezer. Open to offers. Call 604-536-5140
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
EXTRA CHEAP
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CRESCENT. BEACH: 10 min walk to ocean. Fully furnished. Newly renovated home. 3bdrm, 2-1/2 baths., beaut. landscaped. Avail Sept 1-May 31. NS/NP. $2200/mo. 604-306-0341.
Well maintained Concrete High Rise in White Rock close to shopping.
Bumbleberry Farms. Delicious Strawberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries. 604-835-3416
RUBBISH REMOVAL
778-878-2617 (BBB) or 604-781-2094
APARTMENT/CONDO
1 & 2 Bedrooms avail
CALL ROGER 604-
REAL ESTATE 625
FOR SALE BY OWNER
HOMES FOR RENT
CRESCENT Bch Cottage, avail 15 Oct, 3bdrm, W/D, Pets/maybe, $1500/mo. Email: wontgolf@gmail.com
ACTIVE SENIOR
RELIABLE, SERVICE 7 days a week
Specializing in Re-Roofing New Roofing & Repairs. All kinds of roofing. Free Est.
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 Email:
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A1 TOP CANADIAN ROOFING LTD.
736
RENTALS
RUBBISH REMOVAL
✭ 604-312-7674 ✭
750
SUITES, LOWER
SOUTH SURREY; Large 2 bdrm bsmt suite. N/S, N/P, 5 appls, avail Aug 15th or Sept 1st. $1300/mo incl utils. Call: 604-512-2853
4 Purebred blue males. 1st shots, tails / d c removed. ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN Pet homes. $1250. 604-308-5665
.604.536.2216 www.bhserviceplumbing.org
OFFICE/RETAIL
CRESCENT BEACH. Heritage Waterfront home. Avail Sept. 15, 2015 till June 1st 2016. 4 Bedroom furnished, 1914 beach house with lots of space. Woodburning fireplace, large verandah, 5 appli. $2500/mo. Utils not incl. No Cats. Call Scott 604-640-4170
Swimming Pool & All Amenities. UTILITIES INCLUDED. NS/NP
Call 604-538-5337 Affordable Housing & some market rent units for Seniors
S.SRY exec style 1 bdrm 1500sqft, 3 yrs new. Heated flrs, DW, access ldry. $1350 incl utils. 604-535-0006 WHITE ROCK. 1300 sf - Grnd lvl 2 bdrm, priv. entry. Covered deck w/ yard. Half blk to beach. $1075/mo incl. utils. N/S. Avail. Aug 1st. 604-536-0496 or 604-313-8010 WHITE ROCK newer 2bd with great ocean view! 2 Mins to pier. Newer s/s appls Lrg rms own ldry priv patio ns/np $1600 inc utils 604-230-4088
751
SUITES, UPPER
S. SURREY. 2-bdrm main flr. Nr hospital. D/w, laundry. N/s, n/p. Avail. immed. $1050 inlc utils. 778251-6010, 778-251-8437. WHITE ROCK: Executive 3 bdrm, fabulous ocean view. Cls to beach & town. Incl utils & off road prkg space. $3000/mo. Avail now. 604560-9452, 604-314-5427.
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WANTED TO RENT
SNOWBIRDS! Reliable tenant seeks peaceful, quiet studio suite. A++ references 360-510-6827 email: Suite15@outlook.com
55 +, 1 bedroom suites. No pets, No Smoking South Surrey
Call Mon-Fri btwn 9am-noon.
604-538-8308
TRANSPORTATION
CRESTWOOD MANOR
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS
1321 Foster St. Bachelor $795/mo 1 Bedroom $905/mo IN WELL MAINTAINED NEWLY UPDATED BUILDING. Heat, hot water and secured u/g parking stalls included. No pets, No smoking.
AUCTIONS
FOOD Equipment Auction House Closed Restaurants - New Liquidation Overstock - Direct Stainless Imports - www.KwikAuctions.com Online Bidding & Shipping
Call: 604-760-7882 Homelife Pen. Property 604-536-0220
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. Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688
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TREE SERVICES
Brads Junk Removal.com. Same Day Service. Affordable Rates! 604.220.JUNK (5865)
TREE BROTHERS SPECIALIST Tree Removal/Topping/Spiral Thinning/Hedge Trimming/Stump Grinding. Free Estimates. WCB/Fully Insured
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Jerry, 604-500-2163
Mind your business! www.bcclassified.com .Russells Rubbish Removal 604-787-7355 White Rock / South Surrey
For Sale By Owner $466,500 See PropertyGuys.com #149196 4 Bdrm, 3 Bath, almost 3,000 s.f. $1100 Mortgage Helper. New Roof, Kitchen & Bath. Agents Compensated. 604-820-3226 Open House Sat-Sun 1-4 pm 7932 Stewart St, Mission
UNDER $100
Antique 1900’s STEAMER TRUNK $30. Quality STORAGE CHEST, beautiful French polish $60. Gamers room BEER PARLOUR CHAIR upholstered in dark blue. $10. 604-531-1192 Antique MAGAZINE CABINET, 45”w x 50”h with pullout shelves $50. Small BAR FRIDGE, new condition, little use $30. Simplex BASEBOARD HEATER 2ft long 240V $20. 604-531-1192 Beautiful ROCKING CHAIR, newly upholstered in velvet $60 obo. Large decorative framed MIRROR with beveled edge, exc cond. $25. COLOUR TV $15. Also Free items available. 604-531-1192
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
UNDER $300
Round rattana patio table, 32’’, dark brown, $225. 604-839-8000
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FRUIT & VEGETABLES
BLUEBERRIES, No Spray. 17318 32nd Avenue. Picked $4.00/lb & Frozen $3.00/lb. Taking Orders Now. 778-866-3885
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GARAGE SALES
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MORTGAGES
YOU FIND IT & I’LL FUND IT
Need an experienced broker working for your Mortgage needs? - Purchase - Refinance - Private 1st or 2nd - Commercial - Construction - Weak Credit - Divorce - Self-employed - ‘A’ clients wanting best rates - ‘B’/’C’ clients needing help
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
1 bdrm Suites - from $790 in beautiful White Rock, Live-In Manager, Hot Water & u/g
parking inc.
DON’T OVERPAY! rtmihomes.com “Your Smart Housing Solution” Canada’s Largest provider of manufactured housing. Text or call (844-334-2960). In stock 16’/20’/22’ Homes on Sale Now!
New 3ft x 10ft rubber back ENTRANCE MAT, industrial quality. Ideal for store or mudroom $50. 30” wide portable FOLD UP BED with mattress $25. Collectors special, historical Etude MUSIC MAGAZINES late 1800’s to 1965, open to offers. 604-531-1192
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2010 TOYOTA MATRIX. 99K, auto, 4 cyl, dark blue, many options. $7000 Firm. 604-538-9257
SEMIAHMOO MALL. Clean, large 1 bdrm apt, avail now. $750 incl heat & hot/water. 778-241-2609
The Scrapper
Call 604-536-8499 www.cycloneholdings.ca
S.Surrey Pacifica Retirement Resort 1 bdrm top flr apt, view of mts, W/D. All amenities, sec prkg. Sm pet ok. N/S. $2200. 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
.Hugh & McKinnon Rentals 604-541-5244.
WHITE ROCK-Ocean view, updated 4 bdrm on East side. 4 blks to beach. $2500m. Call 604-720-8655
Call Kumar at 604-580-8080 kumar@kumarmortgages.com
GARAGE SALES
**MASSIVE** MOVING/GARAGE SOUTH Surrey MOVING SALE SALE. Everything must go. Lots of SUNDAY JULY 26, 8am - 12 noon, Free Items. Lawn/Garden, Tools, 2621 - 166A St Lumber, Appliances, Auto, Furniture, Sporting Goods, Dishes, Books, Clothing, 12560 OCEAN CLIFF DRIVE, SATURDAY JULY 25TH, 8:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
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