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Crosstown rivals: A South Surrey basketball rivalryy is set to be renewed Monday, as the Peninsula’s three public-school ol senior boys hoops teams battle over the Rivals Week Cup. i see page 277
Murder investigation hits one-year anniversary
Police believe there were witnesses Tracy Holmes & Melissa Smalley Staff Reporters
Dario Bartoli
As family and friends of South Surrey teen Dario Bartoli prepare to mark the one-year anniversary of his violent death, police investigating the killing say they still believe someone out there has information that could help them solve the case. “Without the public, we can’t move forward at this time,� Sgt. Stephanie Ash-
ton, spokesperson for the Integratrated Homicide Investigation Team, told Peace Arch News Tuesday. “We know there’s people who haven’t talked to us.� Bartoli, 15, died in Peace Arch Hospital just after 10 a.m. on Dec. 13, 2014, from injuries suffered just hours before, when he was attacked while walking with a friend near Bakerview Park, located at 18 Avenue and 154 Street. Police were alerted to a disturbance
just before 3 a.m., after Bartoli and a 14-year-old boy – who police said was not injured – fled to a home in the 15600-block of 18 Avenue. One year later, information regarding the incident – including details of what happened, or if police have any suspects – has yet to be shared, and Ashton acknowledged that void may be troubling to the public. At the same time, police are confident
there are witnesses who were in the area of the park late Dec. 12 and early Dec. 13 who could shed some light on what happened, but have yet to come forward. “It is frustrating,â€? she said. “What I would say is for every person out there‌ who hasn’t tried to contact police – imagine how the family would feel right now.â€? i see page 4
Tree clearing reviewed
Hillside tour kept ‘internal’ White Rock Coun. David Chesney is hoping to get some answers about the city’s ‘vegetation removal’ on the Marine Drive hillside, when he tours the area with senior staff today (Friday). Requests for Peace Arch News to attend, however, were turned down by city manager Dan Bottrill, according to Chesney, who said Bottrill told him “he would like to keep it internal.� Requests for an explanation from Bottrill were not returned by PAN press time Thursday. Chesney, a longtime advocate against the removal of trees on ‘the hump,’ told PAN last week that he felt the city was being “disingenuous� in its reasoning for removing trees and shrubs from the slope, surmising it was meant to improve the views of those living on the hillside. Greg St. Louis, the city’s director of engineering, said the work was a continuation of a project launched in the spring, aimed at “maintaining slope stability,� and the main focus is to reconstruct the retaining wall and eradicate invasive species. The work has received mixed reviews from residents. – Melissa Smalley
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Crossing guard Eric Saide flashes his trademark ‘V’ sign Monday, during a celebration at Pacific Heights Elementary honouring his retirement.
Crossing guard retires at age 85
Students salute Samaritan with final wave Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter
After nearly two decades guiding children safely across two of South Surrey’s busiest roads, Eric Saide has tipped his hat to drivers for the last time. The longtime crossing guard retired officially from his post on 24 Avenue – where he’s most recently been watching over students walking to and from Pacific Heights Elementary – last week. Students, staff and parents honoured Saide during a morning assembly Monday, with flowers and plenty of thanks.
“He has been our crossing guard since the opening of the school,â€? principal Jennifer Jock told the crowd. “Before that, Mr. Saide could be seen on 176 Street (at 20 Avenue, the former home of Grandview Elementary)‌ and he’d always wave at all the cars that went by. “We are all going to miss that wave and your friendly smile and the tip of your hat.â€? Saide, who turned 85 on Dec. 5, started his crossing-guard career in 1998, and quickly developed his friendly strategy for getting drivers’ attention. “My way of doing it was to start waving at people,â€? he said, demonstrating his trademark,
two-finger signal. “Never the hand open, always the ‘V’ sign‌ At the beginning, only maybe 50 per cent would wave back.â€? Over the years – eight watching over Grandview Elementary and the balance focused on Pacific Heights – he became a staple on the thoroughfares, and his smiles and waves were more often than not returned. He remembers just two close calls over the years. In one, a driver, instead of stopping for Saide as he led students across the road, actually went around them just as they hit the midway point. i see page 4
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Water-utility purchase made no mention that price was not agreed upon, complaint states
Residents ask comptroller to intervene Melissa Smalley Staff Reporter
A group of White Rock residents are appealing to the Deputy Comptroller of Water Rights to reconsider his approval of the waterutility sale between Epcor and the city. In a request for reconsideration filed Sunday by Dorothy Bower, and co-signed by 51 other residents, Bower alleges that both Epcor and the City of White Rock provided the deputy comptroller with misleading information leading to the office’s Oct. 26 approval of the sale and transfer, which was finalized – without an agreed-upon purchase price – Oct. 30. Bower claims that the approval was “premature,” citing the parties’ ongoing negotiations for a purchase price, suggesting that
the Deputy Comptroller was not aware a price had not been determined. In the documentation provided by Epcor to the Deputy Comptroller – as part of its Sept. 24 ‘application to dispose assets’ – under the heading ‘purchase price’ the redacted agreement reads: “The Purchase Price payable by the Purchaser to the Vendor for the Assets shall be (redacted) and is exclusive of Sales Taxes.” In her request for reconsideration, Bower highlights other areas of the application that point to Epcor not disclosing that the purchase price was not determined. “In the submission seeking approval for the transaction, Epcor states as a reason for keeping the terms concerning price confi-
dential even from the Deputy Comptroller that they were highly negotiated, implying that the negotiations were complete, not ongoing,” Bower writes. “All of the correspondence we received from the Deputy Comptroller’s office indicated that only nonmaterial items, such as the extent of postclosing operational co-operations, were left to be decided.” A public affairs officer from the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations confirmed the comptroller’s office has received two requests for reconsideration and said the requests will be reviewed by the ministry to determine if they have met the criteria for reconsidering, varying or rescinding the decision.
The official was not able to confirm by Peace Arch News deadline, however, if the Deputy Comptroller was aware that no price had been agreed upon when he approved the sale and transfer. Inquiries with city manager Dan Bottrill on the matter were not responded to by PAN deadline; Epcor spokesperson Tim le Riche said in an email he felt “it is more appropriate that the owner of the asset speak to the media,” and did not give an answer when asked if Epcor had informed the comptroller that there was no purchase price in place. “Epcor operates in a competitive environment where normal business practice is to include confidentiality in commercial agreements,” le Riche said.
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A young attendee of Cloverdale’s annual Christmas festivities last Sunday admires a snow globe. The event – organized by the Cloverdale BIA and Chamber of Commerce – featured a lighted-truck parade followed by a traditional parade, complete with horse-drawn carriages and vintage vehicles. Donations were collected for the Surrey Food Bank and Christmas Bureau.
Documentary to premier this weekend
Film focuses on South Surrey victim Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter
The tragic account of events that led to the September 2013 overdose death of a South Surrey teen is part of a television documentary examining sexual violence that premieres this weekend. Adriana Falcon was just 15 when she died at a Vancouver boarding house, from a lethal combination of methamphetamine and heroin. In the documentary, Sexual Violence, Social Media and Society: Is Canada Facing a Crisis? – first airing on the Cable Public Affairs Channel at 7 p.m. PT tonight (Friday) – her father Rick says Adriana fell into the lifestyle just a year before, after being sexually assaulted at a White Rock beach party that had been organized through Facebook. She was 13 at the time. Wednesday, he described that July 2012 incident as “the catalyst that set everything in motion.” “This happened to Adriana and she was gone 14 months later,” Falcon said. Documentary host Kimothy Walker – a former CTV journalist, managing partner of
Ottawa Media Group, and a survivor “The question has to become, why?” of a childhood sexual assault herself The role of social media, the concept – said the hour-long program is “very of a rape culture and the definition hard to watch.” of consent are woven throughout the Falcon and Glen Canning, father of piece. Nova Scotia teen Rehtaeh Parsons – Falcon, who moved to Victoria three who killed herself after explicit photos years ago in an effort to get his daughof her alleged gang rape were shared ter away from the lifestyle she was online – are candid in sharing their drowning herself in, said he agreed to daughters’ stories in the documentary. be part of the program for Adriana. Adriana Falcon Walker also speaks with former “I think it’s just important that Adriprosecutor Sandy Garossino, who disana’s story – for Adriana – is known,” cusses a need for Canada to stand up for such he said. victims; City TV correspondent Shauna Hunt, “This is a little girl that lives the darkest part who confronted men who shouted sexual of herself. Shedding light on what happened to obscenities at her as she reported from a soc- her is really a good thing. cer game earlier this year; and former federal “The other bigger side of it is, what happened politician Sheila Copps, who recently shared to her has happened to other girls, maybe in her own experience of being a victim of unre- similar situations. ported sexual crimes. “It’s for her, and it’s for all the other girls and Walker, 47, said she hopes the documentary parents and families out there.” will do more than get people talking about the Following tonight’s premiere, the documenissue of sexual violence against women. tary will air again on the Cable Public Affairs “We’re not outraged as a country, we’re not Channel at 3 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 12) and 6 demanding change, we’re not looking at the p.m. Sunday (Dec. 13). It will also be available causes,” she told Peace Arch News. on-demand on cpac.ca as of Monday.
Charges have been laid in connection with a crash last June at Buena Vista Avenue and Oxford Street that ended with a car against a house and a woman airlifted to hospital. Julie Elizabeth Selbie appeared in Surrey Provincial Court last month charged with theft of motor vehicle, care or control of motor vehicle while impaired, care or control of motor vehicle with over .08 and dangerous operation of motor vehicle. White Rock RCMP Staff Sgt. Lesli Roseberry said the charges – sworn Nov. 17 and shared with Peace Arch News Dec. 8 – followed a “lengthy” police investigation. The crash occurred just before 5:30 a.m. on June 3, when a fourdoor Honda Civic with a green ‘Novice’ magnet on the bumper hit the side of an Oxford Street residence. It came to rest upside-down in the driveway, leaning against the corner of the home. First responders extracted a young female from the vehicle. Conscious at the time, she was airlifted to hospital. They said a dog that was in the vehicle was treated for injuries and was expected to recover. It marked the second time that a vehicle had crashed into the house in three years, said homeowner Bob Berger. In October 2012, a BMW driven by a then-23-yearold smashed through one of the walls of Berger’s home, causing extensive damage. Records show Selbie was born in 1994 and at the time of the crash was a White Rock resident, Roseberry said. She is next due in court on Dec. 11. – Tracy Holmes
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thing. They don’t have that thing they need to move things forward. They need that nugget… that one thing that can put this thing over the edge.” Anyone with information is asked to call the IHIT tipline at 1-877-551-4448 or email ihittipline@rcmp-grc.gc.ca A tribute to Dario – to be held Sunday at the South Surrey Skate Park – will be posted on the Dario Bartoli Compassion Movement Facebook page.
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Morse appears Wednesday morning marked another short appearance in Surrey Provincial Court for the man accused of a brazen sexual assault on a South Surrey senior. Stephen Thomas Morse appeared by video, learning he was to return Dec. 17. Publication bans prohibit disclosure of evidence presented during the proceedings. Morse’s lawyer, Craig Sicotte, told Peace Arch News he was still waiting for disclosure on the file. Morse has been in custody since Sept. 4, charged with aggravated sexual assault, forcible confinement, breakand-enter, robbery, disguise with intent and use of imitation firearm in connection with an Aug. 12 incident. In announcing an arrest, police described the crime as “repulsive.� In an attempt to locate the perpetrator, investigators released security-camera images of a man using an ATM in a Brookswood RBC the afternoon of Aug. 12. – Tracy Holmes
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he City of White Rock went through the formal paces of a public hearing Monday night. The sitting, just one minute shy of five hours, was supposed – in theory at least – to cast light on a controversial development proposal. In a seemingly snail-paced meeting, seven elected officials and a handful of senior city staff listened as residents – and others with vested interests – spoke passionately about council’s plans to alter White Rock’s Official Community Plan (OCP) to allow two highrises a couple of blocks west of its town centre. In the end, the votes came down as many predicted. The mayor and four members of council noted for often speaking, acting and voting in unison, supported the proposal and put it through to an upcoming final vote, and the two members of council who are often accused of being naysayers said…nay. For many, it seemed like an exercise in futility, but there were a few advantages to the process. Those with an opinion about White Rock’s future were able to address their concerns on record (a somewhat rare opportunity, following council’s abolishment of question period earlier this year). Those who had yet to make up their minds were able to hear arguments both pro and con. For the more socially minded, it was certainly an opportunity for the public to see so many friendly neighbourhood real-estate agents in one place. But, clearly, council’s intentions – which seemed to gallop forward at breakneck speed in recent weeks, ignoring advice of the city’s professionals – deserve to be put under a microscope. The 24- and 21-storey development put forth by Elegant under the name ‘The Oxford’ will, no doubt, be only the first of many in the neighbourhood seeking to sidestep the existing OCP – a plan that, not long ago, residents were emphatically encouraged to weigh-in on and support. Much less clear is whether the city’s purchase this fall of its water utility – for a shockingly yetto-be-determined price from the development site’s owner, Epcor – had anything to do with the proposal. While this has been denied most strenuously by city manager Dan Bottrill, questions linger, as the city has opted to shield nearly all of its reasoning from the public eye. Whether one agrees or disagrees with council members’ decision over this lone twin-tower development, or indeed the entire future of the city’s landscape, all should agree that individual council members should be held responsible for their roles in these significant processes that have, thus far, kept residents and business owners in the dark.
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turn down the noise?” asked Jason. His pleasantries worked for around five minutes and then the chaos resumed in full force. The second house call was a little more curt. “If you don’t keep it down we WILL call the police,” growled Jason. “What did that F&! #$% say to me?,” roared a tough guy from the balcony, being physically held back by friends. The third call wasn’t to the party – it was to the police. Luckily for the teens, they decided to shut down the soiree soon after we called. We watched from our window as some party-goers rolled off into the blackness of night on scooters and skateboards – sans helmets. Others climbed into what I’m guessing were their parents’ minivans. Once again, all was quiet, except for the nagging worries that played like a movie reel in my head – a movie starring our kids, a future Molly and Zoe, currently aged six and four, respectively. One day, not too far down the road, I’m sure our two daughters will attend a house party. I can only hope that there is an “uncool” nosy neighbour or two supervising from afar. And if said person wants to call the cops, please be my guest. One night in the drunk tank sure beats a serious injury. Or worse. Kristyl Clark, a former Peace Arch News reporter, is a freelance writer and founder of ValleyMom.ca
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Editor: I am disappointed that trees and shrubs were clearcut on the hillside as you walk from the pier to east beach (Tree stands alone, Dec. 2). As I walked down the pathway, I came across one worker who gave me his explanation. He told me that with the instability of some trees where water could uplift them from the roots, it could be dangerous for the railway and passersby. This worker explained the railway took over a large section of land in 1902, and that it encompasses from the waterfront up to the centre line of Marine Drive. In other words, the railway can do whatever they choose. He said the longest living tree was 30 years old. They seemed to have survived and were stable for many years, so why destroy them now? And if the trees had to go due to the instability, why hasn’t the railway clear cut the embankment west of the promenade – also on a hill? I am sure that the shrubs posed no danger, yet they were cut down. That section should have been considered a bird sanctuary. If the explanation is true, why hasn’t the public been informed? It feels like there is more to this than we know. Robert Barnes, White Rock Q As a citizen of White Rock and a several-times-a-week walker on the sidewalk above the promenade, I would like to commend the village for clearing the slope and opening the magnificent view to all passersby. I’m sure non-ambulatory citizens and visitors that can only drive by also appreciate the improvements. To observe an eagle hunting early last Sunday morning was a joy. It’s difficult to imagine the group that made the decision to cut brush and clear garbage from ‘the hump’ is the same one that decided to pay a yet-to-be determined amount – let me guess, north of $30 million – to purchase the water supply, not to mention the ongoing financial liability for staffing, care and maintenance, when they could have hooked into the GVWD’s supply for $20 million (Metro water costs still not public, Nov. 27)? Go figure! Don MacKay, White Rock Q I have read all the letters regarding the removal of green space around the Peninsula, and notice that most green spaces now have a green sign indicating ‘development proposal’. Even our most cherished jewel, the waterfront, has now been totally butchered to give better views. Could it be that our city officials are trying to turn our beautiful Peninsula into another downtown Vancouver to attract only the wealthy? It also seems that more and more secrets are being kept from taxpayers. First it was the change to private garbage collection – which now totally pollutes our city – the clearcut of the waterfront, the constant need to change our OCP, and now the buying of the water utility. As a city taxpayer, I totally resent being kept in the dark. Cheryl Berti, White Rock
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The people have already spoken Editor: Re: Towers backed after 5-hour hearing, Dec. 9. Why is White Rock council obsessed with pushing the Elegant project on Oxford Street forward? We have been led to believe that the priority is developing our town centre. The project on Oxford does nothing to encourage developers to consider building in our town core. Quite the contrary! Why would a developer consider buying the more expensive downtown properties when they can build their towers on less expensive land outside the core? Instead of catering to these perimeter builders, why not focus on initiating incentives to build our ‘downtown’? I do believe our planning department sees this concept but are obviously over-ruled and bullied by the White Rock Coalition (Oxford towers go to hearing, Nov. 25). The odour that we smell in our City by the Sea is emanating from behind the closed doors at city hall. Does our city government have the best interests of its constituents at heart, or do they have their own questionable agendas or motives? Glen A. Friesen, White Rock Q I attended Monday’s hearing on the ‘twin towers’. We have just three high-density developments west of the White Rock town centre, all having eight to 12 floors. Why has the city accepted such a controversial development-permit application? Is there a link to the purchase of the White Rock water utility? Could there be a conflict of interest? Did the city contact the Comptroller of Water Rights and the ministries of environment and health for this sensitive area? Are the minimum setbacks for wells obeyed? Could it be that hundred of cars parking underground will leak oil and other substances into the environment – just beside our drinking water? This property should be a park. Lutz Haack, White Rock Q Open letters to the City of White Rock. This is the wrong project in the wrong location. My objections are based in part on my belief in the importance of ‘smart growth’ – a planning practice used throughout Metro Vancouver and North America. ‘Smart growth’ concentrates growth in compact walkable urban centres – such as our town centre as outlined in the Official Community Plan. This project clearly does not meet that practice. This 21- and 24-storey project should only be considered in the area outlined in the current OCP as the town centre. The practice of ‘smart growth’ also advocates compact, transit-oriented, walkable, bicycle-friendly land use, including neighbourhood schools and mixed-use development with a range of housing choices. The project does not do that, but rather it would spread the densification out of the city centre. This does not create a walkable compact neighbourhood getting people out of their cars, supporting our local business and creating vibrancy in our town centre. ‘Smart growth’ values long-range, regional considerations of sustainability over a short-term focus. This project, in my belief, does not look at the big
picture. We must grow and develop our city in a way that best meets our needs and not those of the developer. We should be able to work together to achieve a project that fits the needs of the people, the city and character of the neighbourhood. Council should complete the review of the OCP and consultation process prior to considering such a project. Please listen to the people that this development will affect most and reject this project. Consider developments with less density and height for this neighbourhood. Catherine V. Ferguson, White Rock Q Do you really expect anyone to believe that, as posted on the city website Dec. 3, the submissions that have been made with 91 in support and the seven opposed to the Elegant Developments should have any bearing on the decision being made as to proceed or not? Where are the addresses for the 91 names in support? Why are so many Surrey residents listed including family members of the developer? How many are from White Rock? Very few, if any, are listed. For the 91 names to be valid, in my opinion you need to provide addresses for these individuals. The petition with 1,890 signatures opposing have provided addresses. We have been told that on the petition that only White Rock residents will have any influence. The same must be for all the submissions. Vicky Strom, White Rock Q I attended the meeting on Nov. 23 at city hall regarding four highrise buildings proposed by Elegant, MPW Projects and Forge for the corner of Oxford and Thrift. I have several concerns arising from this meeting: • Water – Construction of these buildings surrounds and imposes on the aquifer and includes proposals for up to three levels of underground parking. Aquifers by their very nature are porous and can be contaminated. Coupled with the city’s purchase of the aquifer from Epcor for a rumored $10 million – a figure not known to the public at this time – the responsibility level for safeguarding this resource should be acute. • Density – 21 storeys, 24 storeys, 13-plus storeys and 13 storeys on one corner, in addition to two large complexes recently developed in this same area. This represents a density comparable to very large cities, not a bedroom community like White Rock. • Need – Several large developments have come onto the market in recent years. They have not sold out. On the fringes of White Rock, development is intense. The need for such density does not exist. • Services – Schools are overcapacity; the hospital, according to reports, is operating at capacity. • Traffic – Roads in White Rock are narrow with limited ability for expansion. The proposed density would compound existing traffic issues and further erode air and noise quality. I am a longtime White Rock resident and believe this community can continue to develop in a manner that both protects our natural environment and sustains a cohesive community. Development for development’s sake is a reckless path to destroying our unique city. Catherine Sperling Dreyer, White Rock
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Court told of spouse’s pain Sheila Reynolds Black Press
Before his victimimpact statement was read, Trevor Forsyth walked to the front of the B.C. Supreme Court gallery and, with a loud thump, placed an urn bearing his wife’s ashes beside her killer. Gloria Zerbinos, sitting inside the Plexiglas prisoner’s box, looked at the urn containing her
mother’s remains, up at Forsyth, and back to the urn. She appeared momentarily distraught – one of the first signs of emotion she has shown throughout the trial process, which began in January. The prosecutor read how the murder of Pangiota “Yota” Zerbinos – at the hands of her daughter – has caused lasting pain for Forsyth. “It has been over three years and I still can’t make it through the day without tearing up,” Forsyth wrote, noting how being in the kitchen, where he spent hours with Yota preparing Greek food, is nothing but heartbreaking now. Forsyth said he’s lost many of his friends. “I have changed and not for the better,” he said. “My nieces wish they could have their uncle Trevor back…”
The statement was read during Gloria’s sentencing hearing last Friday in New Westminster. In September, she was found guilty of second-degree murder. While the conviction carries a life sentence, a judge must decide the length of parole ineligibility, which can range from 10 to 25 years. The Crown recommends 13 years, while defence suggests less. It was Nov. 8, 2012 when Forsyth and his brother discovered Yota’s body in Gloria’s basement suite in Surrey. The court heard the 43-year-old was stabbed at least 24 times. After the murder, Gloria, who was 28 at the time and had no criminal record, took her young son up the street to her grandmother’s home. She was arrested two days later at a Van-
couver strip club where she danced. While no motive has been established, lawyers agreed Gloria suffers from a psychotic disorder. They said she also uses illegal drugs, complicating both diagnosis and treatment. The court heard that prior to Yota’s death, Gloria had delusions someone was plotting to chloroform and molest her. In jail, prosecutor Jas Gahunia said, Gloria has displayed a volatile temperament and accused authorities of poisoning her food. Earlier this year, Justice Frits Verhoeven denied Gloria was not criminally responsible, saying there was no evidence a mental condition impeded her capacity to know the attack would be fatal. Verhoeven is to deliver his decision on Dec. 21.
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The Crown’s case against the man accused of killing Surrey teen Serena Vermeersch last year was laid out in court this week. A preliminary hearing into charges against Raymond Caissie opened Wednesday morning in Surrey Provincial Court. The actual trial will come later, if a judge determines there is sufficient evidence to proceed. Evidence from preliminary inquiries is subject to a publication ban. Caissie is charged with seconddegree murder in Vermeersch’s death on Sept. 15 of last year.
The 17-year-old’s body was discovered the next evening in an area next to a cedar mill near 146 Street and 66 Avenue. Caissie, who is now 44, was arrested four days later in Vancouver. Caissie sat in the prisoner’s box during Wednesday’s hearing, wearing red prison-issue clothing, his head shaved, with tattoos visible on his arms and neck and one of a teardrop under his right eye. Caissie’s arrest last year sparked particular outrage as he had been released from prison in 2013 after serving a 22-year sentence for a violent sexual assault and robbery in Abbotsford in 1991. At the time of his release, the
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A proud history of care Peace Arch Hospital, with the oversight of Fraser Health, is moving forward with plans – among them a new $20-million emergency department scheduled to be complete by late 2018-early 2019 – to keep pace with the needs of a rapidly growing and evolving community. In the third of a series of articles, Peace Arch News, asks longtime hospital supporter Ellen Kennett and Rita Whyte, one of the first ER nurses in 1954, to retrace how the hospital came to be. Alex Browne
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ostalgia – and the intervening distance of some six decades – has a way of painting the past with a charming, rosy glow. Seen from the technology-driven viewpoint of 2015, the seaside cottage community of White Rock and South Surrey in the 1940s and 1950s now seems indescribably quaint and Norman Rockwell-ish, the challenges and stresses of the day comparatively gentle. The cars and clothes and houses and trappings of daily life may well have changed. But a medical emergency in 1955 was just as urgent as an emergency today – and the demand just as severe for a hospital capable of serving the population of that time. Just ask Ellen Kennett and Rita Whyte. They were both very much involved with the newly opened White Rock Hospital – today’s Peace Arch Hospital – Kennett (formerly Sinclair) as an auxiliary member and sometime user of the hospital, Whyte as one of the first two nurses employed in the ER. Kennett, who grew up in Cloverdale, still remembers what it was like in the 1940s, when the siren of a locally operated private ambulance bearing an accident case through the gravel roads of White Rock and South Surrey en route to New Westminster’s Royal Columbian Hospital was inevitably followed by the roar of a car driven by one of the community’s first handful of doctors, flooring it to get there at the same time as his patient. And Whyte – who started at the hospital in 1954 and, by 1957, had been promoted to supervisor of the operating room and assistant director of nursing – still recalls
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the harrowing impact a tragic incident, particularly one involving a child, could have on a tight-knit community where just about everyone knew everyone else as a friend or a neighbour. “I grew up in White Rock – I came here in Grade 11 and graduated from Semiahmoo Secondary when it was on Johnston Road,� she said. Though an upgrading of PAH is mandatory to meet the needs of today’s growing population, one shouldn’t forget that the existing facility is a testament to the dedication and foresight of earlier generations. If the White Rock and South Surrey community hadn’t been feisty and stubborn back then – much as it is today – it’s possible we would not even have a major hospital to improve upon.
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In a narrative Kennett developed to A Surrey Hospital Society was formed celebrate the hospital’s six decades, she with three members representing South recalled it was not the first facility in the Surrey, but, Kennett recalled, the southcommunity. end representatives, frustrated by delays Gertrude MacMillan, assistant to Dr. Fred in determining a location (particularly Sinclair, Surrey Medical Officer of Health, after provincial health department officials /͛ǀĞ Ä?ĞĞŜ Ć‰ĆŒĹ˝ĆľÄš ƚŽ Ć?ÄžĆŒÇ€Äž ƚŚĞ ŜĞĞĚĆ? ŽĨ Ĺ˝ĆľĆŒ established a small private hospital at her recommended a site in White Rock), broke Ä?ŽžžƾŜĹ?ƚLJ Ç Ĺ?ƚŚ ĚĞĚĹ?Ä?ĂƚĞĚ ĹšÄžÄ‚ĆŒĹ?ĹśĹ? Ä?Ä‚ĆŒÄžÍ˜ /͛ǀĞ Ä?ĞĞŜ Ć‰ĆŒĹ˝ĆľÄš ƚŽ Ć?ÄžĆŒÇ€Äž ƚŚĞ ŜĞĞĚĆ? ŽĨ Ĺ˝ĆľĆŒ home on Prospect Avenue in 1927 and away and formed a White Rock Hospital / ůŽǀĞ Ç ĹšÄ‚Ćš / ĚŽ ŚĞůƉĹ?ĹśĹ? ƉĞŽƉůĞ Ć?ƚĂLJ operated it until 1953. Society in 1947. Ä?ŽžžƾŜĹ?ƚLJ Ç Ĺ?ƚŚ ĚĞĚĹ?Ä?ĂƚĞĚ ĹšÄžÄ‚ĆŒĹ?ĹśĹ? Ä?Ä‚ĆŒÄžÍ˜ /͛ǀĞ Ä?ĞĞŜ Ć‰ĆŒĹ˝ĆľÄš ƚŽ Ć?ÄžĆŒÇ€Äž ƚŚĞ ŜĞĞĚĆ? ŽĨ Ĺ˝ĆľĆŒ /͛ǀĞ Ä?ĞĞŜ Ć‰ĆŒĹ˝ĆľÄš ƚŽ Ć?ÄžĆŒÇ€Äž ƚŚĞ ŜĞĞĚĆ? ŽĨ Ĺ˝ĆľĆŒ “She called her place The Restigouche, OnlyÄ?ŽŜŜĞÄ?ƚĞĚ Ä?LJ Ĺ˝ÄŤÄžĆŒĹ?ĹśĹ? Ć?ĆľĆ‰ÄžĆŒĹ?Ĺ˝ĆŒ Ć?ÄžĆŒÇ€Ĺ?Ä?Äž oneÄ?ŽžžƾŜĹ?ƚLJ Ç Ĺ?ƚŚ ĚĞĚĹ?Ä?ĂƚĞĚ ĹšÄžÄ‚ĆŒĹ?ĹśĹ? Ä?Ä‚ĆŒÄžÍ˜ government grant was available / ůŽǀĞ Ç ĹšÄ‚Ćš / ĚŽ ŚĞůƉĹ?ĹśĹ? ƉĞŽƉůĞ Ć?ƚĂLJ Ä?ŽžžƾŜĹ?ƚLJ Ç Ĺ?ƚŚ ĚĞĚĹ?Ä?ĂƚĞĚ ĹšÄžÄ‚ĆŒĹ?ĹśĹ? Ä?Ä‚ĆŒÄžÍ˜ which sounds more like a holiday resort than to build a hospital in Surrey; going it alone ĂŜĚ ƚŚĞ ĎŜĞĆ?Ćš ĹšÄžÄ‚ĆŒĹ?ĹśĹ? Ä‚Ĺ?ÄšĆ?͘ Ä?ŽŜŜĞÄ?ƚĞĚ Ä?LJ Ĺ˝ÄŤÄžĆŒĹ?ĹśĹ? Ć?ĆľĆ‰ÄžĆŒĹ?Ĺ˝ĆŒ Ć?ÄžĆŒÇ€Ĺ?Ä?Äž / ůŽǀĞ Ç ĹšÄ‚Ćš / ĚŽ ŚĞůƉĹ?ĹśĹ? ƉĞŽƉůĞ Ć?ƚĂLJ a hospital,â€? Kennett said. meant the / ůŽǀĞ Ç ĹšÄ‚Ćš / ĚŽ ŚĞůƉĹ?ĹśĹ? ƉĞŽƉůĞ Ć?ƚĂLJ White Rock group would have ĂŜĚ ƚŚĞ ĎŜĞĆ?Ćš ĹšÄžÄ‚ĆŒĹ?ĹśĹ? Ä‚Ĺ?ÄšĆ?͘ Ä?ŽŜŜĞÄ?ƚĞĚ Ä?LJ Ĺ˝ÄŤÄžĆŒĹ?ĹśĹ? Ć?ĆľĆ‰ÄžĆŒĹ?Ĺ˝ĆŒ Ć?ÄžĆŒÇ€Ĺ?Ä?Äž Ä?ŽŜŜĞÄ?ƚĞĚ Ä?LJ Ĺ˝ÄŤÄžĆŒĹ?ĹśĹ? Ć?ĆľĆ‰ÄžĆŒĹ?Ĺ˝ĆŒ Ć?ÄžĆŒÇ€Ĺ?Ä?Äž It functioned largely as a convalescent to raise $150,000 before the province home (13 White Rock babies were born would approve building a hospital in this ĂŜĚ ƚŚĞ ĎŜĞĆ?Ćš ĹšÄžÄ‚ĆŒĹ?ĹśĹ? Ä‚Ĺ?ÄšĆ?͘ ĂŜĚ ƚŚĞ ĎŜĞĆ?Ćš ĹšÄžÄ‚ĆŒĹ?ĹśĹ? Ä‚Ĺ?ÄšĆ?͘ there), and the area was also served by a community . branch of the Victorian Order of Nurses, but It was, as Kennett points out, “a huge the only recourse in serious medical cases amountâ€? for a population of some 6,000 remained the Royal Columbian. to raise – but it was then that Peninsula Periodic bids to establish a hospital in residents showed their mettle. Surrey, Kennett recalled, “carried little weight “The community really took full ownership until the Royal Columbian served notice in of the hospital,â€? Kennett said. 1946 that Surrey patients would no longer be The formation of a women’s auxiliary; the accepted.â€? foundation of the hospital Superfluity store; It was a time of new health consciousness the generous 1951 donation of 5½ acres of in the community after the arrival of doctors land by Amy Weatherby, (“not a wealthy Tom Blades and Al Hogg, who set up lady,â€? Kennett told Peace Arch News) whose business in the Cloninger Hotel on Marine dreams of a hospital outweighed the prospect Drive (latterly the Ocean Beach Hotel, now of any money she could gain by selling her Hemingway Public House). i see page 12
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We’ve come a long way: Whyte i from page 11 others came in from New Westminster for serious cases. property; numerous fundraising She had come in from New drives, events and contributions Westminster herself – her first by community-minded hospital was St. Mary’s, where organizations and businesses; she worked under the tutelage a fundraising show, Hospital Hi-Jinx staged by the White Rock of Winnie Blackburn, who later became director of nursing after Players Club’s Franklin Johnson the first director, Grace White, – all these are stuff of local resigned. legend. ❝As a (working) “I really wanted to When the White Rock District woman, in those be a doctor,” Whyte Hospital, as it was years, you could admitted. “But as a then known, was either be a teacher (working) woman, in those years, you officially opened on or a nurse.❞ could either be a Aug. 25, it was truly a teacher or a nurse.” Rita Whyte proud day – and one The character of of the nurses in white nursing was different then, starched uniform and cap in the photos was ER nurse Rita Whyte. Kennett pointed out, noting that ambulances were seldom called “I was there from the very and doctors routinely made beginning,” she said. “I was house calls. employed before they opened “They were dealing with a the doors, to set up the lot of little things, like children equipment.” being sick with high fevers.” At that time, the 50-bed “A lot of things were looked hospital had an emergency room, an operating room and an after in a home situation – once the hospital came we were able outpatient department – and a to handle a lot more care there,” close-knit team, Whyte said. Whyte said. “In a crisis everybody was Infectious outbreaks were helping – the doctors were close all but unheard of, she said, by and came and helped,” she although the time she worked said, adding that while family at the hospital in the ’50s and doctors did some surgeries,
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There’s something about sharing a holiday celebration with others that, as White Rock Community Christmas Day Dinner coach and general manager Chip Barrett said “gives you that warm and fuzzy feeling.” The free dinner – which could be described as White Rock’s Christmas present to itself – is back for its 35th annual serving Dec. 25, at noon, at White Rock’s First United Church, 15385 Semiahmoo Ave. All that’s needed for a place at the table – even a ride to and from the event, if necessary – is a call for reservations to 604-531-4850 (First United Church) by this year’s deadline, Friday, Dec. 18. Never about status or individual economic circumstances – everybody is, and always has been,
welcome – the dinner asks only one question of participants: are you willing to enjoy a Christmas celebration with 200 others in the community? It grew out of a determination on the part of a few organizers – among them Barrett and cofounder, the late George Bryant, whose spirit lives on in the event – to ensure that no one was ever “alone and lonely” in the city on Christmas Day. But it is, in essence, a party to mark the season and celebrate the community, featuring a full turkey dinner with trimmings and mince pie prepared by chef Janet Kozakow. There’s a welcome and prayer from hosts Rev. Louise Cummings and the First United congregation, help in seating by White Rock Youth Ambassadors and even a visit from Santa (or a
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Peace Arch Hospital’s purchase of a bladder scanner was made possible by an anonymous donation.
Auxiliary relies on volunteers
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he Peace year support this sale. Arch Hospital This year we would Auxiliary was like to thank “George” formed in 1948 and who stepped in and since then it has helped in so many contributed more than ways. $11 million to the Our Superfluity Shop hospital. depends on our donors This would who constantly not have Felicity Matthews think of us been possible and donate without the all manner support of so of clothing, many people books, who have household contributed items and to the success furniture to us. of our We can only organization. be successful At this time when we have of the year, it a constant is important to supply of acknowledge quality items the community in our shop. who so Without their generously supports us. support we could not Last month, we had contribute as much another successful as we are able to the linen sale sponsored hospital. by the Kwatcha Group. We sometimes They could not have receive generous this sale without all donations by the contributions from individuals who wish people that donate to remain anonymous. these items to us. One family has made Our donors are just it possible for us to as important as the purchase several pieces i see page 19 people that year after
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Volunteers dedicated to helping i from page 18 of equipment, the most recent, a bladder scanner. We thank the people who are able to make such generous This benefits everyone in the community. We have 10 auxiliary groups and they all raise moneys in different ways. We wish to acknowledge the many businesses in our community, who donate products, money and gift certificates to our events. We do appreciate all that they contribute in our efforts to raise money. We thank them for this. We depend on volunteers. Without their hard work we
would not be successful. Our volunteers come from all backgrounds and bring a wealth of knowledge to us. They all deserve thanks for their dedication to this organization. We would not be able to be so successful without their hard work. Our hospital employees always support out fundraising activities and we appreciate this. The superfluity shop is having a sale of fine jewelry today (Friday) and on Dec. 18. This will be the last sale of the year. The Superfluity Shop will be closed from after closing on Dec.19 until Jan. 5.
The Peace Arch Hospital Auxiliary would not be able to be able to contribute as much as it does without the support of the community. To everyone who supports us, we thank you. You are our unsung heroes. The Peace Arch Hospital is always looking for volunteers. There are applications at the Superfluity Shop, 15163 Prospect Ave., the gift shop located in the lobby of the hospital and at the information desk. We can also be reached at www.pahas.ca Felicity Matthews writes monthly on behalf of the Peace Arch Hospital Auxiliary.
A heart beats near you, thanks to Royal Columbian Hospital The region’s emergency cardiac care centre “My mom’s not feeling good. Please send help right away!” Those were the frightened words of Barbara Sutherland’s seven-year-old son as he spoke to the 911 operator one sunny morning from their Surrey home. ĨĞǁ ŵŝŶƵƚĞƐ ĞĂƌůŝĞƌ͕ ĂƌďĂƌĂ ŚĂĚ ďĞŶƚ ĚŽǁŶ ƚŽ Įdž Ă ďŝĐLJĐůĞ ĐŚĂŝŶ ĂŶĚ ĞdžƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞĚ ĞdžƚƌĞŵĞ ĐŚĞƐƚ ƉĂŝŶƐ ĂŶĚ Ă ƟŶŐůŝŶŐ ƐĞŶƐĂƟŽŶ ŝŶ ŚĞƌ ĂƌŵƐ͘ LJ ƚŚĞ ƟŵĞ ƚŚĞ ƉĂƌĂŵĞĚŝĐƐ ĐĂŵĞ͕ ƚŚĞ ƉĂŝŶ ŚĂĚ ƐƵďƐŝĚĞĚ͘ ůŽŽĚ ƚĞƐƚƐ Ăƚ Ă ůŽĐĂů ŚŽƐƉŝƚĂů ŝŶĚŝĐĂƚĞĚ ƚŚĞ ϰϭͲLJĞĂƌ ŽůĚ ŚĂĚ ƐƵīĞƌĞĚ Ă ŚĞĂƌƚ ĂƩĂĐŬ͘ ^ŚĞ ǁĂƐ ƐĐŚĞĚƵůĞĚ ĨŽƌ ĨŽůůŽǁͲƵƉ Ăƚ ZŽLJĂů ŽůƵŵďŝĂŶ ,ŽƐƉŝƚĂů ʹ ƚŚĞ ƌĞŐŝŽŶ͛Ɛ ĐĂƌĚŝĂĐ ĐĂƌĞ ĐĞŶƚƌĞ ʹ ǁŚĞŶ ƐŚĞ ǁĂƐ ďůŝŶĚƐŝĚĞĚ ďLJ ĂŶŽƚŚĞƌ ƉĂŝŶĨƵů ĂƩĂĐŬ͘ ^ŚĞ ǁĂƐ ƌƵƐŚĞĚ ƚŽ ZŽLJĂů ŽůƵŵďŝĂŶ͛Ɛ ĐĂƌĚŝĂĐ ĐĂƚŚĞƚĞƌŝnjĂƟŽŶ ůĂď͕ ǁŚŝĐŚ ĚŝƐĐŽǀĞƌĞĚ ƚŚĞ ĮŶĞ ůŝŶŝŶŐ ŽĨ ŚĞƌ ŵĂŝŶ ĐŽƌŽŶĂƌLJ ĂƌƚĞƌLJ ǁĂƐ ƉĞĞůŝŶŐ ĂƉĂƌƚ͘ ^ƵĚĚĞŶůLJ͕ ĂƌďĂƌĂ͛Ɛ ŵĂŝŶ ĐŽƌŽŶĂƌLJ ĂƌƚĞƌLJ ĐŽŵƉůĞƚĞůLJ ďůŽĐŬĞĚ Žī͘ ,Ğƌ blood pressure plummeted and her heart rate dropped. Barbara was dying on the table. ƌ͘ 'ĞƌĂůĚ ^ŝŵŬƵƐ ĂŶĚ ŚŝƐ ƚĞĂŵ ǁŽƌŬĞĚ ƚŽ ƌĞďƵŝůĚ ŚĞƌ ĐŽƌŽŶĂƌLJ ĂƌƚĞƌLJ ĂŶĚ ƉƵƚ ŝŶ Ɛŝdž ƐƚĞŶƚƐ ƚŽ ŬĞĞƉ ƚŚĞ ĂƌƚĞƌLJ ŽƉĞŶ ĂŶĚ ůĞƚ ďůŽŽĚ ƌĞĂĐŚ ŚĞƌ ŚĞĂƌƚ͘ ͞ ƐƐĞŶƟĂůůLJ͕ / ŽǁĞ ŵLJ ůŝĨĞ ƚŽ ƌ͘ ^ŝŵŬƵƐ ĂŶĚ ŚŝƐ ƚĞĂŵ͕͟ ƐĂLJƐ ĂƌďĂƌĂ͘ ͞dŚĞLJ ĂƌĞ ƐŽ ŐŽŽĚ Ăƚ ǁŚĂƚ ƚŚĞLJ ĚŽ ďĞĐĂƵƐĞ ƚŚĞLJ ĚŽ ƐŽ ŵĂŶLJ ƉƌŽĐĞĚƵƌĞƐ ĞǀĞƌLJ ĚĂLJ͘͟
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The Peninsula Arts Foundation is holding a Talent contest for performing artists in Music, Dance and Theatre who are between the ages of 12 to 17. Applicants must be residents of the White Rock/South Surrey Peninsula. The finalists will perform live on February 28th from 2:00 to 4:00 at the Blue Frog Studios in White Rock. Applications must be sent byy eemail a including private link to your ur YouTube video, maximum length 5 minutes. Your email should also include ude your name, age, talent and brief bio about yourself. Categories are Solo, Duo and Groups with cash prizes being awarded in all three categories. Submit your emails to: Apply@PeninsulaArtsFoundation.org on.org Deadline for submission is January 15th, 2016.
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house, which will include a tasting room; handcrafted treats from White Rock Chocolates; artisan coffee from Bean There Coffee; gift packages and live Christmas music performed by Exit 58. For more, visit www. township7.com
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Planning needed for longterm success i from page 20 care and practical policies have been responsible for this success. Childcare support, education funding, affordable housing and co-operation with other levels of government will help ensure success in this area. An integrated and long-term strategy and commitment, comprising a multifaceted approach to reducing poverty, will result in real change. While poverty-reduction
strategies from other provinces may need to be adapted and tailored, it is still important to learn from their successful initiatives. The overall child poverty rate is 20.4 per cent, and it has only decreased a minuscule 0.2 per cent from 2012 to 2013. Certain positive initiatives have been introduced by the government, but compared to other provinces, B.C.’s response has been weak. I urge
the provincial government to announce a poverty-reduction strategy, and the federal government to begin introducing policies to end poverty. Government budgets are meant to address the most pressing needs of our society. A top priority should be to end poverty so that no child has to go to school hungry. Japreet Lehal is a Simon Fraser University graduate pursuing a law degree. He writes monthly.
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Worship with us at St. Mark’s SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13
1480 George St., White Rock B.C. 604-536-9322 www.saint-johns.ca
December 13, 2015 9:00 Afrikaanse Diens 10:30 Worship Service
White Rock Lutheran Church
Sunday Worship Services
Children’s Musical Friday, Dec. 11 at 7pm and Sunday, Dec. 13 at 10am Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, Dec. 24 at 6:30pm Sunday Services at 10am
10:30am Pastor Norm Miller 604-576-1394 Traditional & Christ Centered ALL ARE WELCOME
Meeting at St. John’s Worship Centre 1480 George St., White Rock, B.C.
Rev Willem van der Westhuizen
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Anglican Church of the Holy Trinity 15115 Roper Avenue at Foster Street Phone: 604-531-0884 www.holytrinitywhiterock.org
Sunday Services The Reverend Neil Gray, Rector
8:00 a.m. Eucharist 10:00 a.m. Sung Eucharist and Children’s Program Thursdays - 10:30 a.m. Eucharist
The Anglican Church welcomes you!
2350 - 148 St., Surrey, B.C. 604-536-8527
www.mountolivelutheran.ca Worship & Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Services 4:00 & 7:00 p.m. Christmas Day 11:00 a.m. Pastor Peter Hanson Come Celebrate with Us!
BAPTIST CHURCH 2141 Cranley Drive 604-576-6504
We sing the Traditional Hymns and use the King James version in all services.
Sunday Services 11 am & 6 pm
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604-535-8841 Rev. Craig Tanksley, Rector Rev. Denise Doerksen, Asst. Priest
14615 16th Ave., Surrey BC • 604-531-6142 www.whiterockadventist.ca “For unto us a Child is born, Unto us A Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” NKJV You are Cordially Invited Saturday, Dec. 12 9:30-10:45 ~ Sabbath School Service 11:00-12:30 ~ Call to Divine Worship 1:00-2:00 ~ Vegetarian Lunch FREE 5:00-7:00 ~ Musical Concert & Dinner Benefit Adult $15, Children $10
8:00 am Holy Communion 10:00 am Eucharist Service and Christmas Pageant 6:00 pm Singing Prayer Service
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCHES ON THE PENINSULA “A warm welcome to everyone”
2015 CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE Star of the Sea Church, 1153 Fir Street, White Rock Christmas Eve: Christmas Day: New Year’s Eve: New Year’s Day:
Thursday, Dec. 24th Friday, Dec. 25th Thursday, Dec. 31st Friday, Jan. 1st, 2016
Vigil Mass 4 pm Mass 10:30 am Vigil Mass 4 pm Mass 10:30 am
Good Shepherd Church, 2250 - 150th Street, Surrey Christmas Eve:
Independent, Fundamental Non-charismatic
White Rock Seventh-day ADVENTIST CHURCH Isiah 9:6
Parish of St. Mark – Ocean Park Anglican Church
Christmas Day: New Year’s Eve: New Year’s Day:
Thursday, Dec. 24th - Vigil Masses 4 pm, 6:30 pm, & midnight Mass (doors open 10pm, carols 11pm) Friday, Dec. 25th - Mass 9am & 11am Thursday, Dec. 31st - Vigil Mass 5pm (11pm Holy Hour with Adoration, Benediction) Friday, Jan. 1st, 2016 - Mass 9am,11am & 7pm
Holy Cross Church, 12268 Beecher St., Crescent Beach Christmas Eve: Christmas Day: New Year’s Day:
Thursday, Dec. 24th Friday, Dec. 25th Friday, Jan. 1st, 2016
Vigil Mass 4:00 pm Mass 8:30 am Mass 8:30 am
For more information Please call 604-531-5739 OR VISIT WWW.STAROFTHESEA.CA
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Merry melodies Members of the Opus One Women’s Choir perform a Christmas program during the regular Sunday service of the South Fraser Unitarian Congregation at Crescent United Church Dec. 6. Boaz Joseph photo
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Vocalist Phil Vanderveen and the Vancouver Groove Orchestra will play big band-style Christmas favourites – featuring Semiahmoo Secondary jazz band students – Dec. 18.
t used to be a novelty to ‘swing’ Christmas classics – but somewhere down the line it turned into a bona-fide Yuletide tradition. Just turn on the radio, listen to the soundtrack at the malls or call up any online Christmas-themed playlist stream and you’ll hear the sounds of big-band arranging mixed in with traditional orchestral and choral classics – and the sometimes painful fails of modern country and rock stars in search of a seasonal hit. Next to legitimate pop oldies like
Blue Christmas, Rockin’ Around the which Semiahmoo Secondary music Christmas Tree, and Jingle Bell Rock, department head Dagan Lowe plays few styles seems to suggest seasonal trombone) join forces for another bonhomie so well as a distinctly ’40s Christmas concert, Dec. 18 at 7:30 swing-era style, replete p.m. at Mount Olive ❝It’s one thing to be Lutheran Church, 2350 with finger-popping playing for your own 148 St. (proceeds to four-four beat, brass and sax section riffs parents and peers, the Semiahmoo Music and hits to complement and another to play for Society) a crooner’s laid-back Returning as MC is people generally.❞ phrasing. Gordon Stewart, wellDagan Lowe That’s the kind of known youth pastor at music you’ll hear when Peace Portal Alliance the Semiahmoo Grade 12 Jazz Church, who has, Lowe said, “a Band (directed by Kevin Lee) and great way of connecting with young Phil Vanderveen and the 15-piece people.” Vancouver Groove Orchestra (in › see page 26
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One of the favourite regional Christmas panto producers – the Royal Canadian Theatre Company – is back this month with Ellie King’s Puss In Boots. But local fans – for whom the traditional British-style show is just important a Christmas staple as turkey and pudding – should put their skates on. Tickets are selling fast for this typically cheeky spectacle, which takes over Surrey Arts Centre’s main stage Contributed photo (13750 88 Ave.) Dec. Widow Miller (Alan Cedargreen, centre) mediates a squabble between Tom 18-27, followed by a Tom the Piper’s Son (Brad Dewar) and daughter Anne Miller (Crystal Weltzin). run at the ACT Centre include veteran King the story of young panto with two Maple Ridge Dec. panto Dame Alan Colin Miller (Carol principal ‘boys’ – and 31-Jan. 3. Cedargreen as Widow Davison) his sister one of our principals, A family show in Miller and Crystal and mom and friend Carol, is also a every sense of the Weltzin as Anne Miller. Tom Tom the Piper’s principal of a school in word (King wrote the Stephen Elchesen Son (Brad Dewar) and Delta, so you might say script and produces, returns as the Demon how their fortunes are she’s our first principal son James directs and King (a role transformed thanks principal!” husband ❝It’s the only forsaken – almost entirely – to King said she has Geoff is Colin’s magical cat. taken care to include panto I know of by James musical “It’s the only panto all the other traditional director – in which the hero King in his ingredients, but served in a show is an anti-hero.❞ graduation to I know of in which panto director the hero is an antiup with her own overflowing Ellie King last year) hero,” chuckled King. individual touch. with parent, while another “Usually the hero or “For me, a panto is spouse favourite RCTC player, heroine goes on some like a colouring book and sibling teams) Elchesen’s partnerphysical journey or – you stay within the it follows in a long in-life Kerry Norris, quest and overcomes lines, but the colours line of seasonal plays the comedy role evil with his or her are your own.” entertainments offered bravery. The Good Fairy by King’s familiar stock of Princess Sacharina, complete with Paris “Here, the hero does (Lauren Trotzuk) is troupe. Hilton-esque pooch nothing – he’s got this ready to foil the Demon RCTC regular (“She’s absolutely magical cat that does King’s machinations at Jackie Bruce (also hilarious,” King said). all the work for him – every turn (and match choreographer) dons Puss In Boots – based, and that rather tickled his “awful French the fabulous footwear my fancy. accent,” King said – of the feline of the title, very loosely, on an old French fairy tale – tells “It’s also the only that’s our tribute to the while other favourites show’s origins”). The requisite cuteness factor is more than covered by the company’s tiniest troupers Little Puss (Elchesen and Norris’ daughter Cayleigh) and Teru Widman. There’s also menace, of course, in the presence of Ogre Bonecruncher (Gareth Dyke), and romance supplied by Princess Marietta (Chantelle Anderson) – with extra humour, King said, in the form of her dad, King Pom Pom of Pomerania (Martin Keith Perrin), his somewhat corrupt prime minister Fiddle (Jeremy Glass), and a mime (Julian Legere). Tickets in Surrey are available through 604501-5566 or online at tickets.surrey.ca For more information on both the Surrey and Maple Ridge shows, visit www.rctheatreco. com
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Journey of Christmas returns One of the favourite outdoor displays of the season is back as the Journey of Christmas returns to St. Mark’s, Ocean Park, 12953 20 Ave. – under a new lighted star – Dec. 13 until Christmas Eve. The nine colourful, soundcued dioramas telling the biblical story of the first Christmas are arranged in
the wooded area around the church – ideal for viewing in a guided family walk through the grounds before enjoying hot chocolate and cookies and live entertainment in the hall, from 6 to 9 p.m. each night. Events start this Sunday (Dec. 13) with a French ‘Taize’ style singing prayers service in the church, with music composed
by Cathy Hardy at 6 p.m., and Christmas songs and carols at 7 p.m. featuring the notable vocal blend of Holly Bear Tanksley and Sheila Neyedi accompanied by Pauline Turnham (piano). On Monday (Dec. 14) the evocative historic sound of Domaren Consort traditional recorder group provides the entertainment.
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he Semiahmoo Peninsula’s three public schools are set to renew a friendly rivalry on the basketball court next week, as Rivals Week tips off for the fourth year. The annual three-game series – which sees senior boys hoops teams from Semiahmoo, Elgin Park and Earl Marriott square off – begins Monday, when the three-time Rivals Week champion Semi Totems take on the Mariners at Earl Marriott. On Tuesday, the Elgin Park Orcas travel to Semiahmoo’s gym to face the Totems, and the round-robin series wraps up Wednesday, when Marriott plays the Orcas at Elgin Park. All three games are set for lunch hours at the respective schools, in order to give
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Leclaire was excited to take part as well, in his final year of high-school basketball. “The crowd really gets you pumped up, and we’ve got a better team this year, so it should be good,” he said. Regardless of the outcome, Lefurgy said the games provide a great experience for all involved. “It’s a bit different than your average game, and in five, 10 years when these guys look back, these are the types of games they’ll remember,” he said. Lefurgy’s captain, Tower Li, echoed his coach’s thoughts, and was looking forward to hitting the court against crosstown rivals he’s grown up playing against. “I remember back to Grade 8, playing these guys and battling with Ben and Tre,” he said. “So it’s going to be a lot of fun.”
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Southridge School basketball teams pulled off a rare triple play last weekend, with three different squads capturing tournament victories. On their own home court, the Storm’s senior boys hoops team won its own tournament, the Big Storm Invitational, while the senior girls emerged victorious from the Independent Schools Associations (ISA) Championship. Rounding out the three-peat was the school’s junior boys team, which won the Carney Classic at Port Coquitlam’s Archbishop Carney School. “It’s a good start to the season, but that’s what it is – just a good start,” said Southridge’s longtime senior boys head coach Steve Anderson. “It’s a long season, and hopefully all our teams can all keep that momentum going.” Anderson’s senior crew earned the Big Storm title with a 99-55 victory over Cloverdale’s Lord Tweedsmuir Panthers. Four members of the Storm scored in double-figures, led by Hunter Hughes, who had 28 points and 12 rebounds. Dominic Clayton had 11 points, six assists and five rebounds; Mathew Andreou had 11 points, 11 boards and six assists and Greg Eriksen chipped in with 11 points. Jack Wells also had eight points in the win. En route to the title game, Southridge beat Kwantlen Park 83-48 in semifinals, and cruised past the Frank Hurt Hornets 89-39 in the first round. Hughes was named tournament MVP and both Clayton and Andreou were selected to the all-star team. While the senior boys were winning on their home court, their counterparts on the school’s senior girls team were winning on the road – the ISA Championships were held in Victoria. Southridge defeated the host team, from St. Michael’s University School, 45-43 in the final game, to finally claim the ISA title that had eluded them throughout the tournament’s eight-year history, though they’ve finished in the top three in each of the last five attempts. “For some reason, we always seem to run into a hot team at the ISAs,” said Storm coach Paul Chiarenza. Against St. Mike’s, Southridge jumped out to an early lead thanks to 10 points from Hannah Morrison, though the game was tied with two minutes left until Storm’s Georgie Adams scored to give her team the win. In semifinals, Southridge defeated Brentwood, led by 17 points from Morrison. In the team’s first game, Madisen MunceyBuckley scored 17 to lead the Storm to an 81-32 win over Glenlyon Norfolk. Not to be outdone by their older teammates, Southridge’s junior boys team i see page 28
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minutes left on the clock. Storm’s Frank Wang, who missed much of the game with muscle cramps, “hobbled� onto the court for the final quarter, bringing “energy and scoring� said to head coach Ray Kwok. A late three-pointer from Josh Block gave the Storm a 44-39 win. Dharam Buttar was named tournament MVP, while Armaan Abraham was an all-star selection.
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One of the Surrey Eagles’ longest-serving players is on the move. On Tuesday, the BC Hockey League team shipped 19-yearold forward Darius Davidson to the first-place Penticton Vees in a three-team deal that sees the last-place Eagles acquire 19-yearold forward Rhett Wilcox from Cowichan Valley, and future considerations from the Vees. Davidson has been among Surrey’s most consistent forwards this season, and has 11 goals and 14 assists in 30 games this season. Wilcox will join the Eagles immediately, and the deal will be completed in the off-season when the “future� assets come to Surrey from Penticton. “(The trade) brings us a number of great assets for the future – for the rest of the season and looking ahead to next year,�
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our team moving forward.� In Penticton, Davidson joins a first-place club that has lost just twice in 31 games this season, and is one of the country’s top contenders for the RBC Cup national championship. Though Davidson has one year of junior eligibility after this season, Neufeld – who says Davidson has drawn plenty of interest from college scouts – figures this will be his last year before he moves on to the NCAA. Wilcox has six goals and eight assists in 25 games with the Cowichan Valley Capitals this season, and Neufeld thinks he will thrive in Surrey given a bigger role. Q Tonight’s game at South Surrey Arena, against Coquitlam, is the Eagles’ annual Teddy Bear Toss game, where fans throw new plush toys on the ice after the home team’s first goal. The bears are then donated to Surrey Christmas Bureau.
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Franklin, Evanish and Bosa. The Hawks will play twice against the seventh-place Vancouver Canadians this weekend, playing at home tonight (Friday) in Langley at 7 p.m. and again Saturday at the Richmond Oval at 5 p.m.
They dominated the Kootenay Ice for 110 of 120 minutes last weekend, which was enough for the Valley West Hawks to win both ends of a BC Hockey Major Midget League double header. The Hawks ripped the Ice 9-0 Saturday afternoon at the Langley Malm returns Events Centre, then hung on for a 7-5 victory Sunday morning. Valley West, already one of They improved to 16-5-1 (winthe highest-scoring teams in the loss-tie) and moved past the idle Major Midget League, will get Boaz Joseph photo Vancouver Giants into first place some extra offensive help when Ben Evanish scored three goals in the 11-team provincial league James Malm rejoins the team. in a 9-0 win over Kootenay. for elite 15- to 17-year-olds. Malm began the season with “Yesterday went real good, we the Vancouver Giants of the “At the same token, if had a good game start to finish Western Hockey League, but was everything is all tickety-boo at from everyone in the lineup,” said the midway point of the season, dropped from their active roster Hawks head coach Jessie Leung you’ve peaked at the wrong time.” 10 days ago. after Sunday’s game. The Langley native was second Josh Bruce, Christian Bosa, “Today, we started off pretty in league scoring last season, Colten Gerlib and Tallarico also good. Then, in the third period netting 20 goals and 66 points scored for the Hawks. Gerlib, we got a little bit complacent for the Hawks, one point off Gurney, Michael Farren and Ian again.” the league scoring lead despite Ross each had a pair of assists. Valley West led 3-1 and 5-1 missing nine games. Burzan and Ben Evanish each at the period breaks Sunday, “The work ethic has always scored three times. Oliver Alcock yet allowed the Ice to get back been there,” said Leung. with two, Bradley Stonnell and into the game over the final 20 “Talent aside, he’s been one of Bosa were the other goal scorers. minutes. Kootenay scored just my favourite players to coach. He Collecting two assists each 28 seconds into the third period, comes to work.” were Stonnell, Alcock, Carson but Luka Burzan netted his second of the game to restore the Hawks’ four-goal lead at 6-2. But the Ice responded with another two scores, and were within striking Application #138-0211-16/19 distance at 6-4 with 12 Applicant: minutes to play. Justyn B.C. Ministry of Environment, Ecosystems Protection and Sustainability Branch Gurney tallied for the PO Box 9338, Stn Prov Govt, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9M1 Hawks with seven Telephone: 250 356-7683 minutes to play, and Attention: Leif-Matthias Herborg, Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator Kootenay again answered 65 second later. There Agent: was no scoring over the SMC Consulting, 1582 Lawrence Avenue, Penticton, B.C. V2A 3C1 final six minutes of play. Telephone/fax: 250 492-6193 “It’s something we’ve Email: smcconsulting@shaw.ca talked about all year. It’s part of the challenge in The purpose of the pesticide use is to eradicate invasive intertidal our league particularly,” cordgrasses (Spartina spp.) which are designated as provincial noxious said Leung. “The kids are weeds under B.C.’s Weed Control Act. Treatment areas will be restricted 15 (to) 17 years old, and to infestations of Spartina on cobble beaches, salt marshes and you play the same teams intertidal mudflats (at low tide) located in Boundary Bay, Robert’s Bank twice in a row. It’s easy to and Burrard Inlet, but treatment may expand over the course of the become complacent. permit period to include sites at Sturgeon Banks and on the central east coast of Vancouver Island, including Comox, Courtenay, Deep Bay Hollywood Cinemas www.hollywoodcinema.ca and Sea Island.
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hen you walk into an apartment building, home or business, you will instinctively pick up on the level of cleanliness, which includes smells, dust, and debris. Setting your house up for sale adheres to the same senses and essentially entails bringing strangers into your space and enticing them to picture their life there. The small details can make a big difference when selling your home, and there are a few simple tips to avoid making a mistake that could ruin your chances of a sale.
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“[Homeowners] should spend the time to prepare the property to make it look as good as it can, and spend some time [educating] themselves on prevailing market conditions.” says Bruce Robinson, Partner at Hugh & McKinnon Realty. “The biggest mistake I see is that the property is not ready; the landscaping is overgrown [and] not well kept, you get past that to see the paint peeling off the front door, you get inside to see a lot of old furniture and ‘stuff,’ and then you get the bad odour which really can be a turnoff for the buyer.” A new homebuyer won’t want to feel that they are purchasing a fixer-upper, so disrepair and disorder are to be avoided at all costs. This doesn’t mean that every
room needs to look like a magazine spread, but there should be a sense of consistency. Consider hiring a professional to stage the home. Setting up a house for sale is hard work, and then there is finding that perfect price point to accompany it. Take a look at other properties that are for sale in your area, and keep your pricing demands realistic by consulting with multiple agents on what they would recommend. “The primary reason a home does not
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1947 - 2015 After many miles we must announce that Larry has passed, with his loving wife Inge by his side. Larry is also survived by 1 brother 5 children, 10 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Larry will leave a large void and will be sadly missed. A small gathering of family was held at his eldest son’s home in Abbotsford on Wednesday, December 9th, 2015. A future celebration of life will be held in the summer of 2016. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the charity of your choice in Larry’s name.
Jack Rudder
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Jack Rudder 74, passed away in his sleep, Dec. 2, after years of braving illness. He is survived by his wife Rene, son Craig/Kerith and 2 grandchildren, a daughter Lindsay/Todd, and an extended family, Velvet/George, Tom/ Jen, Tracy/Scott & dear friend Debbie and buddy Dave. He had a unique sense of humor and wanted it said “He didn’t miss much.� He was loved and will be greatly missed. A celebration of Life will be held mid-January at the family home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Kidney or Heart Foundations.
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Dr. Paul Charles Racette died on Dec 5th, 2015 at the age of 88 in Surrey, BC. He was born in Edmonton, Alberta to parents ValÊda Sabourin and Rosaire Racette. Paul grew up in Blairmore and St. Paul, Alberta, and graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at University of Alberta. He met his wife Lois while in medical school, and they practiced together for several years in McLennan, Alberta. They then moved to Boston where Paul specialized in Pathology at the New England Deaconess Hospital. Returning to Canada, they moved to Edmonton, then to Red Deer before settling in Medicine Hat, where they lived for 46 years. Paul spent his final years at Westminster House in Surrey. He and Lois were very happily married for 61 years. He is survived by a close and loving family including his wife Dr. Lois Racette of Medicine Hat/ White Rock and their children Dr. ThÊrèse Racette (LeNeveu) of Winnipeg and her children RenÊe and Marc, Paul Joseph Racette (Katie) of Rambouillet, France and their children Camille and Emerson, and Dr. Jocelyn Racette/ OlsÊn (Lars Goran) of Karlskrona, Sweden, and their children Michael, Susanne, and Therese/ Tessa. He is also survived by his sisters Jeanne Dawson (Brian) of Calgary and Pauline Howatt (Gerald) of Edmonton/ Calgary and their children. He was predeceased by his daughter Denise Grant (Racette) of White Rock, BC. Paul had a distinguished career as Chief of Pathology at the Medicine Hat Hospital and the Medicine Hat Diagnostic Laboratory. For many years he served as president of the Medicine Hat Cancer Society and later president of the Alberta Cancer Society. His interests were many and varied. His love of the wilderness included working university summers in the Yukon with the Geodesic Survey of Canada, hunting and fishing with his favorite uncles, and skiing, canoeing, wilderness hiking and camping with his wife and children. In later years, Paul and Lois immensely enjoyed traveling. Their favorite trips were to the High Arctic, Antarctica, The Arches, Galapagos Islands, Sweden and France. Paul was passionate about flying. On weekends, he was very often to be found at Medicine Hat’s Bar-XH Aviation, either flying or chatting with fellow pilots. He and Lois often flew together to various locations, several times over the Rockies including a trip to Vancouver. They also flew their single-engine Comanche to Mexico City and back. He was inventive, multi-faceted, and possessed an unwavering determination. His dry wit would occur at very unexpected moments. Paul was a gentle, kind, and loving father, husband, and brother, and always helpful and understanding with family, friends, colleagues and the many laboratory staff. He touched the lives of so many people. Special thanks to the staff at Westminster House, Chelsea and staff from Bayshore, and his devoted care giver Juliette. We will miss him dearly and he will be forever in our hearts. Service of Remembrance will be held at 1:00 pm, Friday December 11th 2015 at Victory Memorial Park Funeral Centre, 14831 – 28 Avenue, Surrey, BC. A donation can be made to the Medicine Hat Hospital Foundation or Alberta Cancer Society. Victory Memorial Park Funeral Centre r XXX WJDUPSZGVOFSBMDFOUSF DB
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Advertising Sales Consultant The Peace Arch News has an opening for an advertising consultant. By joining White Rock / South Surrey's number one community print and online newspaper, you can develop a rewarding career in advertising and marketing while contributing to one of the Lower Mainland's most vibrant communities. The team environment at the Peace Arch News will inspire you to the highest level of customer partnership and reward your motivated approach to excellence. You should be a strong communicator, well organized, self motivated and enjoy working in a fast-pace environment. Previous media sales experience is preferred. A car and a valid driver's license are required. The Peace Arch News is part of Black Press, Canada's largest private independent newspaper company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers in BC, Alberta, Washington, Ohio, California and Hawaii. Please send your resume with cover letter by Thursday, December 31, 2015 to: Steve Scott - Ad Manager Peace Arch News, #200 - 2411 - 160th St., Surrey, BC V3S 0C8 or email to steve.scott@peacearchnews.com
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GARDENING
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HANDYPERSONS
Excavators, Backhoes, Bobcats & Dump Trucks for hire
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ELECTRICAL
Jay 604-857-1959
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GUTTER & WINDOW CLEANING Prices starting from for 3 lvl. hm. $95/gutters, $95/windows. 2 lvl. hm. $75/gutters, $75/windows. Excellent Service Since 1976. 778-839-7114
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
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CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 GERMAN Shepherd pups. Working line. Blk & blk/tan. 8 wks old, 2 left. $750. 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602 NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com
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329 PAINTING & DECORATING
UNDER $300
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FURNITURE
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GARAGE SALES ESTATE SALE Sat. Dec. 13th 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. #53-2120 King George Blvd.
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USED 5 STAR HOTEL FURNITURE - BY THE PIECE..One of Vancouvers 5 Star Hotels is renovating their rooms making available a great selection of high end furnishings. By 1 piece or buy multiples: Queen Headboard & Frame $50 / King Headboard & Frame $60 / Upholstered Arm Chair(multiple colors) $49 / Desk $99 / Dresser $79 / Bedside Table $69 / Pedestal Table $69/ Ottoman $29 / Benches $29 / Brass Lamp $19 / Vanity Mirror $39 / Framed Picture $9 . Call 604-371-1190, email Buyit@activeauctionmart.com or www.activeauctionmart.com
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MOVING?
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APPLIANCES Peace Arch Appliance
HOME REPAIR, CARPENTRY & DESIGN
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TILING
A-1 Ceramics, Marble, Glass blocks Install/Repair. Res./Comm. 20 yrs exp. Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tile 604-209-0173
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WHITE ROCK. Lrg 1 bdrm ste adult bldg, 1 prkg, near shops. Incl heat & hotwtr. NP/NS Call 604-596-9977 WHITE ROCK Newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d 1 bdrm suite. Avail Jan 1st. $925 incl heat, ht/wtr & basic cable. Sorry N/S, no pets. 604-538-8408.
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Gutter, Window Cleaning & Yard cleanup. 20 yrs exp. 778-384-4912 GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627
DEAD LEVEL CONSTRUCTION. COMPLETE FENCING ($500 min.) Bob 604-830-1322 www.deadlevel.ca BBB Accredited Member
High quality bed sheet sets Any size, Any colour. $50/ea.
Christmas Light Installation
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Bamboo Island Bedding
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C & C GARDENERS Tree & Shrub Pruning, Lawn Maint., Clean-up. 25 Yrs Experience. 604-530-2232
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299
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ELECTRICIAN - Dana Thompson Over 24yrs exp. Res/Comm. Free est. Bonded. #14758 604-353-1519 Licensed, Bonded, Expert trouble shooter. 24/7. 100% guaranteed.
FULL RENOVATIONS Including Kitchens, Bathrooms, Man Caves & Basement Suites
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CALL FRIENDLY BENJAMIN 604-230-7928
Bamboo Pillows
Cloverdale High Performance paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.
RENTALS
MISC. FOR SALE NO MORE SNORING Great Christmas Gift. $99 - Buy 1 get 1 free.
AT YOUR SERVICE. Carpentry, Concrete, Painting, Rubbish Removal. Call Dave (604)999-5056
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
560
778-322-2378 Lower Mainland 604-996-8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for over 12yrs
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls
DEAD LEVEL Construction Ltd. Complete Home Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Additions, Shops/Garages - from start to ďŹ nish Suite Legalization Specialist WE DO IT ALL! www.deadlevel.ca Call Bob at 604-830-1322 BBB Accredited Member
*Free Estimate *Seniors Discount
SUNDECKS
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
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30 Yrs. Experience - References
287
372
2 coats any colour
Hedge Trimming ~ Disposal .computer service
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
741
New SRI Manufactured homes Singles $74,900. Doubles $94,900. PARK SPACES AVAILABLE REPOSSESSIONS 1974-2010 www.glenbrookhomes.net Chuck 604-830-1960 Trades. Financing. Permits.
OFFICE SPACES *ROSEMARY CENTRE 3388 Rosemary Hts Cres. 2nd ďŹ&#x201A;oor ofďŹ ce space 301 sq/ft
*WHITE ROCK SQUARE 1480 Foster Street 519 sq/ft & 647 sq/ft 604-536-5639 to view/rates
RENTALS 706
APARTMENT/CONDO
746
ACTIVE SENIOR 1 & 2 Bedrooms avail Well maintained Concrete High Rise in White Rock close to shopping.
Swimming Pool & All Amenities. UTILITIES INCLUDED. NS/NP
Call 604-538-5337
Bachelor $795/mo IN WELL MAINTAINED NEWLY UPDATED BUILDING. Heat, hot water and secured u/g parking stalls included. No pets, No smoking.
Call: 604-363-4631
Skyline Apts White Rock Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrms Call for Availability White Rock, Live-In Manager Hot Water & u/g parking incl.
Call 604-536-8499 www.cycloneholdings.ca
~ Fir Apartments ~ 1455 Fir St WHITE ROCK 1 Bdrm units avail now Heat & hot wtr incl. Swimming pool & rec room On site mgr
ROOMS FOR RENT
WHITE ROCK quiet room for rent. Furnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d/unfurnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d bdrm with TV, priv ent, full bath/lndry, cooking facilities avail. Also use of large sitting room with TV & balcony. Uptown, close to bus & Mall. Roof patio panoramic ocean view! Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. NS/NP, no parties. $675/mo incl utils, pkng, TV, cable, wifi. Reply if mature female. Avail Jan 15. 604-531-1192.
750
CRESTWOOD MANOR
1321 Foster St.
OFFICE/RETAIL
SUITES, LOWER
WHITE ROCK. 1 bdrm suite, steps to beach. Clean & quiet with gas f/p. In-suite laundry. Suits 1 person. $975/month utils inc. n/s, n/p. refs. 604-536-4630.
751
SUITES, UPPER
OCEAN PARK. Stroll to Crescent Beach, great location, charming 3 bdrm upper floor of home tucked in quiet Crescent Heights. Updated 1300 sq.ft. home with hardwood flrs, modern kitchen & decor, W/D, D/W, wood burning f/p, deck, yard, garden. Near schools & transit. N/P please. N/S only. Recent refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, $1800/mo + 60%utils. Avail immed. Call 604-542-1904. White Rock, upper duplex 1.5 bdrms older timer street entry, fantastic view w/d Needs TLC. Pets OK. $900/mo. Jan 1. 604-209-3270
TRANSPORTATION 845
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
The Scrapper
Call 604-536-0379
WHITE ROCK 1 Bdrm; 3rd floor avail Jan 1st, $870/mo. Quiet building close to mall, grocery, library & all amens. Non-smoking, no pets. Safe and secure. Crime free multi-housing awards. Incl heat, hot/wtr & prkg.
Call 604-202-5312 WHITE ROCK. 1 bdrm, 3rd floor, no elevators. N/S, N/P. $780/mo incl heat, h/w, cable & prkg. Avail now. Refs & Credit check. 604-385-0275
#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle REMOVAL ~~ ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT ~~ $$$ PAID FOR SOME. 604.683.2200
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bchonda.com
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THE 2016 PILOT. ALL NEW. ALL IN. ** Includes Pilot LX $ starting from 37,185 freight and PDI.
The all-new Pilot has seating for up to 8 (7 on Touring trim - shown) plus room for their gear.
22,385
Starting $ from Includes freight and PDI.
**
Features available on select models: • 60/40 Split 2nd-Row Magic Seat® • 7" Display Audio System with Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ • Real Time AWD™with Intelligent Control System™
Model shown: Pilot Touring YF6H9GKN starting from $52,185**
2016 ACCORD
25,845
Starting $ from Includes freight and PDI.
**
Features available on select models: • Wireless charging • Lane Keeping Assist System and Lane Departure Warning System • Sportier, more sophisticated styling
2466 King George Blvd. Surrey 604-536-2111 www.whiterockhonda.com
Hurry in for our holiday season special offers Dealer #6911
2016 HR-V
.
**MSRP is $37,185/$52,185/$22,385/$25,845 based on a new 2016 Pilot LX 2WD YF5H1GE/Pilot Touring 4WD YF6H9GKN/HR-V LX 2WD MT RU5G3GEX/Accord 4D L4 LX 6MT CR2E3GE including $1,695/$1,695/$1,695/$1,695 freight and PDI. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. Dealer may sell for less. Dealer trade may be necessary on certain vehicles. Offers valid only for British Columbia residents at BC Honda Dealers locations. Offers subject to change or cancellation without notice. Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.bchonda.com or see your Honda retailer for full details.