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A long time ago… As White Rock gets set to turn the calendar to 2016, local historians Lorraine and Hugh Ellenwood take a look back at what the city was like 100 years ago. i see page 11
Bridge pricing unfair for residents south of the Fraser River, elected officials say
Massey tolls punish region: MP, mayor Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter
A plan to toll the Massey Tunnel replacement bridge is further punishing residents who live south of the Fraser while doing nothing to get people out of their cars, says Conservative MP Dianne Watts. “The system, to be tolling and penalizing people south of the Fraser, is unfair,” Watts told Peace Arch News Friday.
The stand was echoed by Surrey Mayor Linda Hepner – a proponent of mobility pricing – who predicted the new toll will result in either an increase in the price of goods and services, or put “enormous” pressure on the Alex Fraser Bridge, as the only free alternative. “It is simply not fair for those south of the Fraser to be landlocked… when freedom of movement is available to the rest of the
region at no cost,” Hepner said Monday. “The only thing that will get people out of their cars is a system that works and right now, south of the Fraser, there is no system.” Transportation Minister Todd Stone confirmed last week that the planned $3.5-billion, 10-lane replacement bridge will be tolled, with motorists paying a similar amount as they do at the Port Mann. The span over the Fraser is projected to save
commuters up to 30 minutes if they pay to cross; 14 per cent of current traffic is expected to divert to the Alex Fraser. Watts, who served as mayor of Surrey from 2005 to 2014, said she has long opposed tolling infrastructure on a piecemeal basis, favouring instead a “fair and equitable” region-wide, road-pricing system, which she said is “best practice in the world.” i see page 2
Life choices the focus
Hands-on education Tracy Holmes
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quiet effort to encourage children to dream – and reach for the skies when it comes to choosing a career – is placing students at a North Surrey school behind the scenes at Peace Arch Hospital. Funded by the South Surreybased Cmolik Foundation, and now in its seventh year, the Expanding Horizons program is “a great story” of creating opportunities young students may otherwise never experience, according to Sam le Riche, principal of Lena Shaw Elementary. “I think the biggest thing is that… it really allows us the chance to help to close the opportunity gap,” le Riche said, noting some of her school’s students come from disadvantaged environments – homes in which post-secondary educations and even careers may never be discussed. “We are hoping to inspire the love of learning, which leads to lifelong education.” In a hospital tour last month, 60 Grade 5 students were introduced to careers in radiology, pathology, food services, maintenance and surgery. The students heard from White Rock professionals who spoke of their own childhoods and the choices they made in life that carved their path to success
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Ron Stevenson, site supervisor for facilities maintenance and operations at Peace Arch Hospital, explains the workings of the hospital’s boiler room. – choices that included doing their homework and not getting involved in drugs or gang life. The technologists, doctors and other staff who volunteered their time to the tour “became everyday people… real people,” le Riche said, calling the experience “really broadening… in terms of career opportunity (and) enables them to dream about the future and realize the future.” The students were able to test instruments in mock surgical
procedures, and they got to see firsthand what happens when a patient goes in for an X-ray. After the tour, the students were treated to a Cirque du Soleil performance and dinner at the Salmon House in West Vancouver. In the spring, the same students will spend a day at Boundary Bay airport, where they’ll rotate through four stations: mechanics, the control tower, going up in a helicopter or an airplane and, notably, a talk on making wise
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choices. That day will also include a visit to BCIT’s aviation campus and another fine-dining experience. Foundation chair Russ Cmolik described the day’s wise-choices talk – led by a pair of Surrey firefighters who volunteer their time – as central to the whole program. “Everything we do, I would say, the fundamental message is delivered in this one hour, of all the hours we spend with the kids,” the South Surrey philanthropist
told Peace Arch News Wednesday. “It’s talking about… what is going to be your life moving forward if you take care of yourself now.” Cmolik’s own efforts to support students’ education began officially in 2008, when his wife, Ellen, announced she wanted to “adopt” a class and expose them to opportunities that would inspire them, and she wanted to follow their progress through high school. i see page 4
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White Rock hillside has long divided the community
Councillor calls for parking-plan revisit Melissa Smalley Staff Reporter
A White Rock councillor wants the city to take another look at a 12-year-old proposal for a parking and plaza development on the Marine Drive hillside. Coun. Grant Meyer told Peace Arch News last week that additional waterfront parking is one of council’s priorities, and due to space constraints in the area, the ‘hump’ is one of only two options, the second being a parkade at the Vidal Street lot location. Meyer pointed to a plan commissioned by the city in 2003, which called for 125 parking stalls and a pedestrian plaza, as an option for the city to develop the hillside space. “I think that plan is worth a second look because it combined usable green space‌ and additional parking. It’s kind of the best of both worlds,â€? he said. “I don’t think personally the hump was Coun. Grant Meyer some majestic Stanley Park. It had scrub trees in there, it was, quite frankly, filled with tons of garbage.â€? Parking on the hump has long been a divisive topic in White Rock. The 2003 study and proposal – for which the city paid $40,000 – was met with criticism by community groups who felt the green space should be protected. It became the subject of a 1,700-name petition calling on the city to abandon the plans and was eventually voted down 4-3, with then-mayor Judy Forster casting the deciding vote in opposition. Forster’s decision, in part, came after Burlington Northern Santa Fe, which owns the land, announced it was looking to negotiate for an additional $600,000 in parking revenue from the city. Had the project been approved, it would have required an Official Community Plan amendment to remove a protective covenant on the hillside, which states the area “is to be maintained in its natural state.â€? Meyer said he doesn’t believe the OCP would present a roadblock for the project, as it is currently under review, and noted other council priorities, such as possibly building a restaurant by the pier, would also require development “south of Marine Drive.â€? The ‘hump’ has been in the spotlight for much of the year, since the
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Dozens of trees and foliage have been removed from the slope since the City of White Rock’s “vegetation removal� project launched in May. city undertook vegetation removal and slope stability work in May, removing dozens of trees and invasive species, garnering mixed reviews from the public. In a visit to the hillside Thursday, city manager Dan Bottrill explained to PAN the city was under the impression that slope stability was the responsibility of BNSF, until staff was informed of a 1950 agreement that placed responsibility of the retaining wall below Marine Drive – and any-
thing affecting it – with the city. Bottrill pointed to what he describes as potential dangers uncovered during the course of the project, including several tree stumps growing out of the hillside at dangerous angles, and one tree growing on top of the retaining wall. He said the state of the retaining wall and hillside was worse than staff had expected. “I’ve been here almost four years, and Greg (St. Louis, director of engineering) is about the same, and
we look at that and say, ‘how did and pulls that much soil out of there, anyone allow that to happen?â€? Bot- that’s a real problem on a hillside.â€? trill said, pointing to the tree stump Bottrill said while the hillside atop the retaining wall. “The only looks “at its worstâ€? right now, thing I can think of is that nobody replanting work will commence in knew that this was our problem.â€? the spring. In the meantime, he Regarding the dozens of trees said, he understands why people removed from the hillside, Bottrill have reacted negatively to the work, said many of them had “rotten cen- but insisted it “had to be doneâ€?. tres,â€? and posed a safety hazard to/͛ǀĞ Ä?ĞĞŜ Ć‰ĆŒĹ˝ĆľÄš ƚŽ Ć?ÄžĆŒÇ€Äž ƚŚĞ ŜĞĞĚĆ? ŽĨ Ĺ˝ĆľĆŒ “I can appreciate that people are the hillside and track below. not happy, I get that,â€? he said. “But at 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 “When a tree falls, it doesn’t neces- the end of the day, our number-one 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 sarily snap, it takes everything with/ ůŽǀĞ Ç ĹšÄ‚Ćš / ĚŽ ŚĞůƉĹ?ĹśĹ? ƉĞŽƉůĞ Ć?ƚĂLJ concern is going to be that retaining it,â€? he said. “When that/ ůŽǀĞ Ç ĹšÄ‚Ćš / ĚŽ ŚĞůƉĹ?ĹśĹ? ƉĞŽƉůĞ Ć?ƚĂLJ goesÄ?ŽžžƾŜĹ?ƚLJ Ç Ĺ?ƚŚ ĚĞĚĹ?Ä?ĂƚĞĚ ĹšÄžÄ‚ĆŒĹ?ĹśĹ? Ä?Ä‚ĆŒÄžÍ˜ overÄ?ŽŜŜĞÄ?ƚĞĚ Ä?LJ Ĺ˝ÄŤÄžĆŒĹ?ĹśĹ? Ć?ĆľĆ‰ÄžĆŒĹ?Ĺ˝ĆŒ Ć?ÄžĆŒÇ€Ĺ?Ä?Äž wall and the slope stability.â€? Ä?ŽžžƾŜĹ?ƚLJ Ç Ĺ?ƚŚ ĚĞĚĹ?Ä?ĂƚĞĚ ĹšÄžÄ‚ĆŒĹ?ĹśĹ? Ä?Ä‚ĆŒÄžÍ˜ 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 / ůŽǀĞ Ç ĹšÄ‚Ćš / ĚŽ ŚĞůƉĹ?ĹśĹ? ƉĞŽƉůĞ Ć?ƚĂLJ Site Plan + Perspectives - 3 D Model 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 ĂŜĚ ƚŚĞ ĎŜĞĆ?Ćš ĹšÄžÄ‚ĆŒĹ?ĹśĹ? Ä‚Ĺ?ÄšĆ?͘ ĂŜĚ ƚŚĞ ĎŜĞĆ?Ćš ĹšÄžÄ‚ĆŒĹ?ĹśĹ? Ä‚Ĺ?ÄšĆ?͘ Paul Rust - Architect Inc. MAIBC, MRAIC, AIA
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Foundation finds ‘the sweet spot’ i from page 1 After various meetings with the parties involved, the idea grew to include all three Grade 5 classes at Lena Shaw – located midway between Surrey Central and Guildford shopping centres, on 100 Avenue. Cmolik – who admitted that as the couple already led busy lives, he “wasn’t keen at all” about the idea initially – described Grade 5 as “the sweet spot” for reaching at-risk children. “Everybody kept pointing to Grade 5,” he said. “That’s where the kids are still eager to learn, where you’re going to get your best bang for your buck… You’ve got to get in the water upstream a little further, where the currents are a little less developed.” Le Riche agrees. “Before Grade 6 is a pivotal time in terms of trying to keep kids off the street,” the principal said. “They’re getting to an age where the ills of society will start to creep in. It’s still an impressionable age, where we believe we can have them start to think about their future.” Cmolik estimated the lifetime financial cost to society of a child who goes down the wrong path at $1 million. He put the gain of that same child choosing a positive path at $500,000. “Every kid that we get on a path is a million-and-a-halfdollar win, as I see it,” he said. To determine the effort’s effectiveness, the Cmolik Foundation also funds a longterm study, now in its seventh year. Michelle Nilson, an SFU associate professor in educational leadership, interviews the Grade 5s before their first field trip, again in the spring, and then annually through Grade 12. Nilson told PAN that trends are now starting to emerge. For example, the hospital field trip alone is linked to a 20 per cent increase in the number of students who reported talking to their peers about future careers. And, after the second field trip, there is a drop in the number of students who report wanting to go solely to trade school, which Nilson suggests is attributed
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Robbery suspect charged A Burnaby man is facing 25 tion of a motor vehicle. charges in connection with a In addition, warrants have been string of convenience-store rob- issued for a second individual, beries in Surrey – including in identified as Stephen Cooper, in South Surrey – and connection with simiBurnaby last year and last lar incidents. Cooper, month. 33, is facing 18 charges: In a news release issued two counts of robbery, Friday, Surrey RCMP say three counts of breakthe multi-jurisdictional and-enter, two counts of investigation identified disguise with intent to “a number of persons of commit an offense, two interest.” counts of possession of Thirty-two-year-old a prohibited weapon, six Tyler Ripolo is charged Stephen Cooper counts of possession of sought with seven counts of robbreak-and-enter tools, bery, six counts of distwo counts of possession guise with intent to commit an of stolen property and one count offense, three counts of posses- of driving while suspended. sion of a weapon dangerous to the Surrey RCMP Cpl. Scotty public peace, two counts of use of Schumann described the two imitation firearm, three counts of detachments’ close working relapossession of stolen property, two tionship as “instrumental” in the counts of break-and-enter, and charges. He could not confirm if two counts of dangerous opera- any of the charges are related to
incidents connected to a police appeal last year for help identifying the person or persons behind a rash of gas-station and convenience-store robberies. Those robberies took place throughout Surrey – including South Surrey – typically between 3-6 a.m., with the culprits typically focusing on cigarettes and other tobacco products, as well as lottery tickets. Anyone with information on Cooper’s whereabouts is asked to call police at 604-599-0502 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477. He is described as a fivefoot-nine, 150-pound Caucasian man, with a medium build, blue eyes, short brown hair and distinctive tattoos, including the words ‘Life’ and ‘Death’ on his neck. Police caution that Cooper is considered dangerous, and should not be approached.
Thieves targeting vacant residences Police responding to break-in and mischief calls in South Surrey last month say many of the reports involved vacant or under-construction homes. Surrey RCMP is reminding residents to ensure they are properly securing their homes, especially if going away is on the agenda. “If you’re a thief, it’s an easier target for sure,” Cpl. Scotty Schumann said of unattended homes. “This issue has been ongoing for some time, but we’ve
noticed a spike in November.” Police suggest residents properly secure doors and windows, use appropriate lighting and consider the use of security alarms and cameras. Schumann encouraged anyone who notices unusual activity to call police (604-599-0502). He noted officers may simply confirm nothing untoward is underway, but at the same time, “we might get lucky and catch (a thief red-handed),” he said.
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s we hit the final stretch of Christmas preparations – juggling the usual spate of social invitations and last-minute shopping needs – it’s well that we slow the pace for a while and give some thought to neighbours who may be less fortunate than ourselves. Homelessness and poverty may seem to be invisible problems in supposedly affluent White Rock and South Surrey, but every volunteer and social service agency on the Peninsula can tell you they are nonetheless real. There are vulnerable people in our community – people on fixed incomes such as disability and old-age pensions, those eking out a bare living from low-paying jobs, those who must rely on the kindness of family and friends to keep a roof over their heads. As they get squeezed by rising rents (the spectre of renoviction is more than a Dickensian Christmas ghost, alas) and punishing food and medication costs, making ends meet is well-nigh impossible, while homelessness looms as a very real possibility. We must be glad at this time of year that the community has embraced the concept of an extreme weather shelter, offered for the past five years at First United Church in White Rock. When temperatures hit zero, or continuing wind chill or inclement weather poses a genuine health risk, the shelter is open for those in need – whether they are actually homeless or living in low-rent accommodation with insufficient heat. Volunteers and the homeless have formed a good relationship, which speaks well of our community, and those in need know that there is a place for them under such circumstances. But those tasked with providing such emergency shelter know that it can only be a stop-gap solution at best – the grim cycle of poverty and homelessness doesn’t end when the season passes and temperatures rise. What the Semiahmoo Peninsula needs for Christmas is a year-round shelter – particularly for seniors – and a meaningful commitment to affordable housing. If we’re tempted to say these misfortunes are not our problems, we should pause and reflect on the meaning for all the celebrations we have at this time of year. Our tradition of giving Christmas gifts, after all, is based on a notion of honouring gifts that we ourselves have received. Whether we do this as a tenet of religion, or out of whatever our belief system may be, we must acknowledge that the underlying concept of the holiday is rooted in being a good neighbour. Let thought for the less fortunate be part of our wishes and actions this Christmas and in the new year ahead.
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he provincial government should for Expo 86. get its ducks in a row. It remained a toll highway for more That means it needs to have than 20 years, with then-premier Gordon a clear and fair tolling policy in place Campbell arbitrarily and surprisingly announcing at the September 2008 before opening yet another toll bridge Union of B.C. Municipalities between the South Fraser region Frank Bucholtz convention that the tolls were and the rest of Metro Vancouver. ending. A total of $845 million Last Wednesday’s was collected over 22 years announcement that a new 10-lane – just $3 million short of the bridge will replace the Massey construction cost of the highway Tunnel, and that it will be tolled, and the connecting link to the is another reminder of how Okanagan. hypocritical and discriminatory the government’s current tolling No one saw it coming, and policy is. Work on the new bridge though many interior politicians will begin in 2017, and it is had called for the tolls to end, expected to open by 2022. even they were blindsided. Currently, there are just two The Golden Ears was planned tolled bridges in B.C. One is the as a toll bridge because it was new Port Mann Bridge, built the only way TransLink could and operated by the province afford to build it. It replaced the through the Transportation Investment aging and slow ferry system which was Corporation (TReO). The other is the completely inadequate for the volumes of Golden Ears Bridge, built and operated traffic travelling between Maple Ridge and by TransLink. Both link Surrey, Langley, Langley. It was a new bridge in a location and Delta with those to the north. where there had not been a crossing. It is important to look at tolling in its The new Port Mann bridge, on the complete context. other hand, replaced one of the most Prior to the opening of the Golden Ears important and congested river crossings Bridge in 2009, the only toll highway in in the province. It carries the TransB.C. since the early 1960s had been the Canada Highway, which is partially Coquihalla Highway. It was tolled when it funded by the federal government. It opened in 1986, because its construction is tolled to reduce the province’s costs. timetable was advanced to have it ready Yet other new provincial highways and
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Questions still up in the air Editor: Re: PAN online poll, Dec. 11-17. You asked: “Do you like the idea of more highrises in White Rock?” This is the wrong question. I think we are resigned to more highrises in White Rock. But do we want them in our town centre or dotted all over the place? The answer to this question is quite different. No! No! No! Mary Ponsford, White Rock Q Why is our White Rock city council obsessed with pushing the Elegant Development project on Oxford Street forward (Towers backed after 5-hour hearing, Dec. 9)? We have been led to believe 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 incentives to build our “downtown”? I do believe our city’s planning department sees this concept but is obviously overruled and bullied by “the coalition”. The odour we smell in our City by the Sea is emanating from behind 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 Open letter to White Rock Couns. Lynne Sinclair, Megan Knight, Grant Meyers and Bill Lawrence. Can you kindly state for the public record what your reasons were for approving the Elegant Development 21- and 24-storey towers on Oxford Street, despite the fact you went against the recommendations of the director of city planning, the Official Community Plan and the signed petition of 1,800 people opposed it. For the appearance of transparency, ethics and what should be the minimum requirement of holding public office, it’s the honourable thing to do. The 1,800 signatories of the petition await your responses. Susan Muraja, Surrey
Slow pace of justice Editor: Re: Police believe there were witnesses, Dec. 11. I was very distraught by this incident that claimed the life of 15-year-old Dario Bartoli a year ago. I went over it many times and wondered how there were no witnesses and no one was talking. I know Bakerview Park well, as I spent lots of time walking my dog there. It is mostly frequented by seniors with their dogs as well
as families with children at the playground. However, I did detect some unsavory people – mostly in their teens – among the trees on the west side. I think everyone was aware that there were drugs and pot smoked there. Often there were traces left behind in the morning. Anyway, I was very upset to see the headline in the paper, obviously trying to see if anybody will come forth after a year has gone by. My question is, if he had a friend with him, as was reported, didn’t he come forward? Surely if he didn’t offer information, there must be other ways to find it. I can’t believe that the police have yet to find any clues. Isn’t that what the police department is for? D. Barros, White Rock Q Re: Man killed in struggle with police officers, July 22. Five months have passed since the tragic death of Hudson Brooks in the heart of our community. Just 10 days later, you were kind enough to publish my letter proposing the importance that the Independent Investigations Office proceed in a rapid and accurate manner to maintain confidence in our law enforcement (Confidence in police at stake, July 29 letters). Unfortunately, I note from the IIO website that, as of Dec. 7, they have only completed a little over half of the tasks associated with this case. I am appalled that they are either
under-resourced or incapable of providing an essential response within a reasonable timescale. While forensic or ballistic assessments from the scene are relevant, they are not essential to the deliberations of what actions resulted in the death of a human being (Hundreds march after three months without answers, Oct. 21). I can only hope that local politicians are equally concerned at the lack of urgency in resolving this matter and applying pressure in an appropriate manner. My thoughts are with Hudson’s family and friends at what continues to be a disgraceful situation, at this sensitive time of year. David Hutchinson, Surrey
Enlightened perspective Editor: One night a couple of weeks ago, I almost ran down a couple walking their dog. They were both dressed in dark colors, and were all but invisible to me. Fortunately, their dog is a light colour, and the moment I noticed it I hit the brakes and swerved. If, for some reason, you must wear dark clothing in the dark, folks, at least carry a flashlight or a bike light. Jerry Steinberg, Surrey
Child advocate must be heard Editor: Re: Phase out independent child advocate: report, Dec. 16. Regarding the recent recommendation by former deputy minister Bob Plecas to eliminate the role of independent child advocate Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, I seriously doubt we would have heard a single word about of the recent string of deaths of children in the care of the Ministry of Children and Family Development were it not for the presence of Turpel-Lafonde fulfilling her duty as an independent advocate for children. To suggest that any government ministry would do its best work under the supervision of internal watchdogs subordinate to the minister would be laughable were this not a life-and-death situation for those children unfortunate enough to be relegated to the ministry’s care. The report’s recommendations remind me of the old joke about what to do when you hear disturbing noises coming from under the hood of the car: just shut the window and the problem will go away. Donald Fleming, White Rock
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Christmas a time for all creatures Editor: At this special time of year, when we are all in the spirit of giving, many worthwhile charities are holding pledge drives – and the media attention they receive is really overwhelming. Unfortunately, the same is not true for animal charities. In fact, any attention they receive is really underwhelming. This fall we learned there have been a very high number of orphaned bear cubs turned in to rehab facilities, and our Langley wildlife rescue is at capacity with 26 orphaned black bear cubs (Bad year for bear cubs in B.C., Nov. 27). While it sounds so heartening to know that we have wonderful places that can offer rehabilitation to our wildlife, the truth is they can’t help the animals without
help from us. Earlier this month, just a single line of text at the bottom of my morning TV news told me that Critter Care Wildlife Rescue is badly in need of donations. In my grown family, we no longer buy presents for each other – we’ve all agreed that we are past all that. Instead, we are free to give a little help here and there, as we choose. And while we each have certain charities that tug at our own heart strings, I ask you to also consider the animals this Christmas and give something to those that are helping them, too. A list of local animal charities can easily be found on the Internet, and I hope you will consider supporting one of your choosing. Jacqueline Hohmann, Surrey
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DP Leader John Horgan sat down with columnist Tom Fletcher for a year-end interview in his Victoria office
Dec. 10. Here are excerpts. (For the full version, see www.peacearchnews. com/opinion/ TF: In the recent
federal election, national NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair rejected the Trans Pacific Partnership sight unseen, endorsing
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letters from Unifor and regular visits to other CUPE saying this is a markets to try to bad deal. Is your party stimulate economic seen as against Pacific activity here at home. Rim trade? TF: Your party JH: No, I don’t think supports the carbon so, and what I said at tax, but not the revenue the time was that I neutral approach. Do support trade. We’re a you support increasing trade-centred province. the rate? We’re looking across JH: I’ve looked the ocean at the largest carefully at the report market the world has tabled by the premier’s known, and I support (advisory) group, a getting our products to vast array of British higher-priced markets. Columbians, and there But having said was a lot of water put that, the BC Liberals into the wine to get to embraced TPP without the position they got to. even having seen it. What I’m comfortable TF: The NDP and with is that the date unions have historically that they’ve selected been protectionist. for a ramping up of the Do you see carbon tax is any need to 2018, which modernize the will be a year party? after the next JH: When it provincial comes to trade, election. So if I think we have I’m successful modernized. and form a And who government, was the first I’ll have time premier to to look at John Horgan go on a trade tax policy NDP Leader mission broadly to see from British if we can make Columbia? It was Dave improvements in the Barrett. And now there carbon tax. has been a succession TF: Natural gas price of premiers who make and volume continue
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to go down, along with B.C. commodities generally, TF: We’ve just and supply of oil and had a couple of gas keeps going up. announcements as What’s your part of the take on the government’s Tom Fletcher prospects for Jobs Plan, LNG after the $100 million year we’ve had? in financing JH: Not good. for tech I’ve always startups, which said price will your critic determine was pleased whether about, and an investors drop agriculture and down multifood strategy. billions of Are we going dollars in a to see more far-away place Jobs Plan to provide advertising? a product JH: It’s the that is not developed Christmas season, the here. Brownfield federal election is over, opportunities have there are two sets of moved very quickly ads running now. I in the U.S. Changing think these ads are selfLNG import facilities promotion. to export facilities is These are not a whole lot easier and informing the public on cheaper than starting information that they from scratch. really need. Getting to the coast If it’s just smiling is a challenge for fossil people with hardhats fuels, and the last on, I think we’re going LNG price point I saw to have something to delivered in Asia was say about that. $5.70 a unit. Tom Fletcher is You’re not going to legislature reporter make money at that and columnist for price, even with rockBlack Press. tfletcher@ bottom prices here in blackpress.ca
The trial for a man accused of killing a 22-year-old student in Surrey last year has been set for next April. Sukhpreet “Jesse” Shergill is charged with manslaughter in the death of Mandepaak “Deepak”
Chahal. Police were called to the area of 131 Street and 65B Avenue in the early hours of June 19, 2014 for a reported stabbing. Chahal was taken to hospital, where he later died. Shergill, 21, was arrested and charged four months later.
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s the new year approaches and we say goodbye to 2015, we thought we would share some stories of White Rock from 100 years ago. Although 1915, the first full year of the First World War, was to prove a disappointing one for the Allies, White Rock was doing its part to remedy the situation. White Rock men had been prompt to volunteer at the outbreak of hostilities. One of these, Will Barge, sent home from overseas at the end of March, was ‘disagreeably surprised’ to find that his name had been Lorraine and Hugh Ellenwood struck from the voters list because he had ceased to be a resident for a period of six months. His name was reinstated when he explained what he had been up to during that time. The Home Guard was in good hands, as well. In early 1915, the White Rock Company of the Imperial Reserve was officered by Capt. Henry Thrift, a veteran of the British army, and Lieut. B.D. Grant. The company numbered 40 men initially, but ultimately a great many, including Grant, went overseas. Thrift carried on with his rousing patriotic rallies. The civilian population responded as quickly. A subsidiary White Rock unit, formed a month after the war began, shouldered the Red Cross work for the whole municipality until 1918. Dedicated women diligently knitted socks and scarves for servicemen. Supper dances, concerts, debates and whist drives figured among the fundraising events. On Aug. 4, the first anniversary of the declaration of war, 200 people, “practically the
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Above, Mr. and Mrs. Will Barge. He was justifiably upset to be stricken from the Surrey voters list while serving overseas. Right, swimmers take a dip, with an under-construction White Rock Pier in the background. entire population of White Rock,� gathered on the beach to witness a prayer service led by Rev. W.E. Gilbert. The collection of $7.50 was donated to the Red Cross. Weeks later, on Labour Day, a large crowd was present at the GNR station to hear MPP F.J. MacKenzie, H.T. Thrift and the White Rock Boy Scouts welcome Australian cadets on a tour of the Empire. Opened with great fanfare the previous year, the White Rock school was still without a water system. Several attempts to drill a well had ended in failure. Since all the money appropriated for the well had been spent, it was decided to suspend drilling until the following year. To add to the dilemma, the student
population had more than doubled by June, but was still under the instruction of two teachers. Is it any wonder that Dora Simon, the popular principal, resigned at the end of term and fled to Shanghai? Another blow to the routine of White Rock’s way of life came when Great Northern Railway Company made application to the Railway Commission to discontinue the train popularly known as the campers’ special. By order, the company was compelled to operate the train from June 15 to Oct. 15
each year. It ran from Blaine to Vancouver in the morning, and returned in the late afternoon. The GNR asserted that the run had never paid operating expenses. Despite protests from the communities serviced by this convenient and cheap transport, the commission granted the request, “subject to the company agreeing to stop certain through trains at flag signal.� In April, local citizens were relieved to hear that the federal government had appropriated $10,500 to extend the wharf to 1600 feet, realizing the completion of the pier was necessary to make it of practical use for larger vessels. The Campbell River Lumber Company was given the order for the timbers and planking, and once more the Fraser River Pile Driving Company was called in. Work was completed within two months, and under budget. The last pile was driven on Aug. 2, following which the fisheries vessel Fispa was the first to tie up. During the month of September, 62 vessels were reported to customs as being moored at the White Rock wharf for foreign shipping. The positive feedback from all skippers sparked hope that White Rock could become a significant port. Despite the overriding pursuit of a victorious ending to the war, time was still found for distracting activity to suit residents and the many visitors to the seaside Mecca. Dances were held regularly, and clubs carried on. Public debates were all the rage. One, labelled “War and the Liquor Question,� cast a trio of women contending that liquor was the greater evil against a male team maintaining that war had far greater consequences. A draw was declared by the tactful judges. Our vote for sheer entertainment, however, goes to the International Club, open to Canadian and American members. The club’s express purpose, “To Have a Good Time,� is hard to top. As the year was winding down, the hometown Semiahmoo Gazette commented: “The summer season which has just passed brought to White Rock a large influx of visitors, tourists and summer campers. The requirements of this summer population were numerous and taxed the resources of White Rock considerably; in the majority of cases these visitors have returned to their homes well-satisfied with the treatment accorded them by the permanent residents, merchants and businessmen of White Rock.� A century later, the same observation could be made. The Peninsula’s best-known mother-and-son historians, Lorraine and Hugh Ellenwood, are dedicated to preserving history through the White Rock Museum & Archives. Call 604-541-2225, or email whiterockarchives@ telus.net
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Wednesday Q HUB safe-cycling network meets first Wednesday of the month at Newton Senior Centre, 13755 70 Ave. at 7 p.m. Upcoming meetings: Jan. 6, Feb. 3 and March 1. Q White Rock Farmers’ Market Annual General Meeting, Jan. 20, 7-9 p.m. at White Rock Library (upstairs room) 15342
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Thursday Q New Year’s Eve dinner dance at Kent Street Activity Centre (1475 Kent St.) Dec. 31, 7 p.m., featuring music by Swing City Orchestra. Everyone over 50 welcome. $35. Info: 604-8570384 or 604-541-2231.
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Q White Rock Community Centre hosts bridge every Friday at 1 p.m. Call 604-536-3463 for more info. Q Partners Bridge at Centennial Arena, 14600 North Bluff Rd., Fridays at 6:45 p.m. Come join a friendly group for an evening of bridge in the conference room.
Q Tree chipping & bottle drive at Crescent Park Elementary, 2440 128 St., Jan 2, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. By donation. Funds raised will support Grade 7’s year-end camp. Q Star of the Sea Flea Market, Jan. 2, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 15262 Pacific Ave., fleamarket@ starofthesea.ca
Q White Rock Toastmasters by the Sea meets every Sunday from 1:30-3 p.m. at White Rock Library, 15342 Buena Vista Ave.
Monday Q Knitting Circle at Alexandra Neighbourhood House, 2916 McBride Ave., Mondays 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Info: 604-535-0015.
Mayor and Council Message
City Hall City Hall be closed from Friday, December 25 to January 1. Regular working hours will resume on Monday, January 4. Operations The Engineering and Municipal Operations building will be closed on December 25, 28 and January 1 Recreation Facilities Centennial Arena, Kent Street Activity Centre, Centre for Activing Living, and White Rock Community Centre (WRCC): • December 19-20 - Closed • December 21-24 - 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. • December 25-28 - Closed • December 29-31 - 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. • January 1- Closed • January 2- 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (WRCC only) • January 3 - Closed Regular operating hours return on Monday, January 4. Please note that Centennial Arena will be open different hours to accommodate the skating program.
Green Waste, Recycling and Garbage Collections
Tis’ the season to celebrate, give thanks and look forward to the New Year. Across White Rock, the festive season is celebrated in many different ways. No matter what beliefs or family traditions, it is a time when our community joins together to reflect on the past year’s achievements and set goals for the future.
Regularly scheduled Friday, December 25 collections will be picked up Thursday, We also remember that Christmas is not a happy time for all. Be kind to your neighbours, December 24 and regularly scheduled Friday, January 1 collections will be picked up look out for your friends and extend a supportive hand to all. After all, that is the meaning Monday, January 4. behind the holiday spirit. Collections for the rest of the week will not be affected. Don’t forget to separate your From the White Rock Mayor and Council, we wish you and your family a healthy, joyful recycling, garbage and organics to help us keep green and meet the organics ban. Christmas and happy New Year. Information on collections in White Rock is available at: www.whiterockcity.ca/recycle
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Hosted by Applicant Once the holidays are over, come out and chip your Christmas tree for charity. White Date: Wednesday January 13, 2016 Rock Firefighters (Local 2407) will be out all day at Centennial Arena chipping Christmas Time: 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. trees by donation. Papa Murphy's Pizza will be available for purchase with proceeds going Location: Centennial Park Leisure Centre Hall, 14600 North Bluff Avenue, White Rock to charity. The City of White Rock has received an application to amend the Official Community Plan Date: January 3 land use designation for the properties located at 1293 Best Street and 15374 and 15382 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Roper Avenue from ‘Multi-Unit Residential (Medium Density)’ to ‘Multi-Unit Residential Location: Centennial Arena, The first Council Meeting will be on (High Density)’ and rezone the properties from ‘RS-1 One Unit Residential Zone’ to 14600 North Bluff Road January 11, 2016. ‘CD-54 Comprehensive Development Zone’ to allow a four-storey, 28-unit residential The meeting will be held in the City Hall development with one level of underground parking. A Major Development Permit is Council Chambers, 15322 Buena Vista Avenue required for the form and character of the development. City staff will be in attendance to unless otherwise noted. monitor the meeting and to report back to Council on the meeting.
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Merry Christmas & Joyous Holidays! Kids Barney (pictured) and Clyde are Semiahmoo Animal League Inc.’s newest therapy animals, after arriving at the South Surrey farm this fall. Clyde was found in the back seat of a stolen car; Barney was a stray picked up by Langley Animal Control. sali.ca photo
SALI welcomes therapy goats to South Surrey farm
New kids in town Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter
When it comes to rescuing farm animals and helping at-risk children, Keryn Denroche doesn’t kid around. But the founder of Semiahmoo Animal League Inc. says the roots of a new initiative aimed at raising money to fund vet care is all about kids – a pair of baby goats named Barney and Clyde, to be exact. The youngsters came to SALI – located on property in rural South Surrey – this fall. Clyde arrived after police found him in the back seat of a stolen car, and Barney, after animal control officers found him wandering the streets in Langley. While its unknown if the two are related, their similarities are uncanny, Denroche said. They’re close to the same age, look identical and have had the same health issue – urinary calculi, a painful condition similar to kidney stones that can lead to death within 24 hours if left untreated. “Everything’s unknown about them, but when they came to SALI’s farm, both of them were quite small,” Denroche told Peace Arch News Wednesday. So far, treating the goats has cost SALI around $1,000.
Running the entire program – which brings at-risk children to the farm once a week for eight weeks for horticultural and animal-assisted activities, to foster empathy – costs about $5,000 per month. Denroche said it was the cost of the goats’ care that inspired a fundraising initiative launched this month that enables people to register to make a monthly donation. Done through Canada Helps, those interested can sign up for regular contributions – a minimum of $3 – through their credit card, Interac or PayPal, for around what Denroche believes many people spend on a cup of coffee every day. “We thought, how can we make it really easy for people to give, and help us?” Denroche said. “$5 a month, that wouldn’t affect their pocketbook as much (as a one-time payment).” It’s hoped the program will add “a significant amount” to funds SALI relies on; the donations will be directed to vet care. Once the bills for Barney and Clyde are covered, “then we can look at adding some more therapy animals to our program,” Denroche added. Currently, the SALI family includes two horses, two cats, eight bunnies, two goats and Louise the chicken.
Honouring loved ones lost White Rock South Surrey Hospice Society’s annual Celebrate a Life event ends Wednesday at Semiahmoo Shopping Centre. The event, which launched Dec. 5, invites residents to hang a dove on a memorial tree at the mall, in honour of a loved one who has passed away. Hospice society volunteers are on hand to offer support and information to anyone who may need it. Santa was on hand for the opening event, which also included remarks from White Rock Mayor Wayne
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Santa helps to launch Celebrate a Life Dec. 5. Baldwin and SurreyWhite Rock MLA Gordon Hogg, whose mother and sister were two of the original volunteers at the start of the society more than 33 years ago. “They were in at the grassroots level, helping ensure everyone had access to the support and compassionate
care they deserved and need,” Hogg said in a news release. Hospice society executive director Beth Kish noted the holidays can be an especially tough time for people who are facing grief and loss. For more information, visit www. whiterockhospice.org
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A tradition of holly and ivy I n older, simpler times, there was a popular English Christmas carol with a lilting tune, “the holly and the ivy.” Like many such traditional folk songs arising from a rural, pre-literate culture, this carol connects the sights and sounds of nature Anne Murray with seasonal religious events. For hundreds of years, holly was admired for its shiny dark green leaves and glowing red berries, making it the perfect decoration to bring into churches and homes to mark the Christmas season. It had been considered sacred in earlier cultures, associated with the winter solstice ceremonies of druids and the Romans’ saturnalia festival, and in turn the holly and ivy carol links features of the plants with episodes from the Christian story. The evergreen nature of both holly and ivy plants was once considered a sign of fortitude and resilience, in contrast to the
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Holly is a Christmas staple. many deciduous trees of Britain that lose their leaves in winter. Flocks of birds were seen to feed on holly berries and shelter within the tree’s prickle-leaved branches. Some old texts liken holly and ivy to man and woman respectively, with holly showing mastery against the cold and ivy shivering around the door. Ivy, with its dark berries, was considered a lesser plant, with one old song even claiming “none but the owlet” was found in its branches. The English holly and ivy of the carol are not native plants in Western Canada, but were brought here at some point in history and have thrived in the mild coastal climates.
Unfortunately, some have thrived too well, and both are now considered non-welcome, invasive plants. Holly berries are relished by birds such as American robins, which eat the fleshy drupe and pass the seeds in their droppings, propagating the holly in forest understorey and shading out native plants. English ivy sends out dozens of long, flowerless stems that trail on the ground and clamber up tree trunks and fences, rapidly smothering everything around it. Once mature, ivy develops into a bushy shrub with small white flowers, and, contrary to the old song, its black, clustered berries are eaten by thrushes, starlings, and other birds. Both holly and ivy berries are poisonous for humans. English holly and ivy should not be grown in gardens or sold in nurseries. Alternative decorative plants include native ferns, salal, kinnikinnick, Oregon grape, western honeysuckle, evergreen huckleberry, common snowberry, Pacific waxmyrtle, and non-native but non-invasive skimmia and American hollies. Anne Murray, the author of two nature books available in local book stores, writes monthly in the Peace Arch News – www. natureguidesbc.com
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Semiahmoo Secondary’s IB program last week celebrated 35 years of student achievement. Wednesday afternoon, past grads, present students, teachers and friends gathered in the school drama room to reminisce and to offer advice to current and future IB students. “For those of you currently studying in the IB program, you’re part of an amazing legacy for Semiahmoo Secondary,” said principal Claudine Bunyan. The IB program – International Baccalaureate – is a Grade 11/12 internationally recognized program that allows motivated students to get ahead in their education. It prepares them academically for the challenges they will face in university and often offers the students more opportunities to compete for major scholarships. Aaina Sood, 16, began her studies this past September. She thought that the IB program offered a good opportunity to get ahead and to challenge herself. “I feel that my transition into university will go a lot
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he said. “It allowed me to become a scholar of the world.” Hiscock believes that critical thinking – a skill taught in the IB program – is something students should explore before graduating high school. “You have the ethics of academia engrained in your head by the time you graduate,” he said. “You don’t realize what an advantage that is until you get into a University environment where people are learning it for the first time.” Hiscocks was not the only graduate that felt he owed the IB program a thank you. Past student Fred Zhu, 20, also said that IB prepared him thoroughly for post-secondary. “I don’t think there was any way I could have gotten into to Cambridge without the IB program,” Zhu said. “I learnt to organize my time and get everything done before the deadlines piled up.” When asked if he could offer a piece of advice for those starting out in the program, Hiscock said, “I’m so glad I went into the IB program because it forced me to learn how to work hard. Your hard work is worth it.”
Spirit of Semiahmoo shines again A tradition of giving back continued at Semiahmoo Secondary this month, when the school’s leadership students hosted their annual Spirit of Semi Christmas Dinner. The Dec. 12 occasion marked the eighth year for the event, which included a turkey dinner, musical entertainment, crafts and activities, gifts and a visit from Santa. Teacher sponsor Paul Langton said 16 families, including 30 children, were treated to the food and festivities.
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elements including a good fairy, a “magical maniacal” demon and, of course, poor, put-upon Cinderella and her ‘blended’ family. Sam Brealey stars as Cinderella, with Juliana Peralta as Prince Charming, Katherine Lozada as the Fairy Godmother, Shaun McHale as the Demon, and Ray Van Ieperen as stepmother Clarice Cuttlefish and Jennifer Lane and Bryce Paul Mills as her daughters Mildred and Winifred. Shows are at 7:30 p.m., with matinees Dec. 13, 20, 26, 27 and Jan. 2 at 2:30 p.m. Also upcoming this season are
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Those still planning for New Year’s Eve should know that the White Rock Blues Society’s celebration is back to its original format this year – a limited-eating (120 tickets only) ‘southern-style’ buffet and dance. The party – featuring the dynamic Bill Johnson Blues Band – gets underway at 8 p.m. Dec. 31 at the Pacific Inn Resort, 1160 King George Blvd. Creator of his own brand of laid-back, soul-thumping blues, Johnson notched up a Juno nomination in 2012, and four Maple Blues award nominations have adde to his reputation as one of Canada’s best blues artists. “Bill has a track record of keeping the dance floor packed all night long,” society president Rod Dranfield said. The meal, with all the trimmings, includes champagne at midnight with party favours (special request food orders can be placed in advance). Doors are at 6 p.m. and ticket holders are also entitled to a reduced guest room rate of $89 as part of the society’s popular “take the elevator home” program – and will also be eligible for a New Year’s Day brunch at a discounted price. For tickets ($100), call Pacific Inn at 604 535-1432 or Surrey Arts Centre at 604 501-5566 or reserve online at https://tickets. surrey.ca
NYE dinner dance Another opportunity to get out the dancing shoes – for anyone 50 or over – will be the New Year’s Eve dinner dance, Dec. 31, at Kent Street Activity Centre, 1475 Kent Street. The Swing City Orchestra will play from 8:45 p.m. until 15 minutes after midnight. Dinner will be served at 7:30 p.m. Tickets ($35) can also be purchased at the Wednesday dances or for further ticket information call: 604-857-0384 or 604-541-2231.
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Movin’ on up Nick Greenizan
Anderson called “our big three.” “Dom had a couple great games f the adjustment to playing at for us, and Matt was really big in a higher level this basketball the final,” Anderson said. season is having an adverse In recent years, Southridge effect on the Southridge Storm’s has routinely been among the senior boys hoops team, they’ve province’s top AA teams – they yet to show evidence of it. placed third in the province last The senior squad – which for season – and while the move to years has played at the AA level AAA has gone smoothly so far, – made the jump to AAA this Anderson said making the jump season, and has wasted little time had less to do with seeking better making its mark against new competition and more to do with competition. logistics. Last weekend, at the Tsumura The AA divisions were Basketball Invitational, the Storm re-aligned prior to the season, stunned the competition at the and staying put would have seen Langley Events Centre en route to Southridge travel as far away a first-place finish. During their as Chilliwack for league games, run to the title, they which is something knocked off not only ❝We looked at it Anderson said he’d some of the province’s as a challenge, rather avoid. top AAA squads, but As well, the new and thankfully we league a few highly ranked provides a were up for it.❞ challenge for a team the quad-A teams, as well. Southridge defeated longtime coach calls Steve Anderson quad-A No. 9-ranked “the deepest we’ve ever Southridge coach Holy Cross 92-78 in had.” the championship The adjustment game, one day after a dramatic has also been helped by the fact come-from-behind overtime that the Storm have faced plenty win over Vancouver’s Winston of tough competition through Churchill, the No. 2 team in a the years, in tournament and quad-A rankings. exhibition contests. “It was a lot of fun to get to “We’ve been pretty good for a compete against some bigger number of years, and we’ve had schools. We looked at it as a the ability to develop our program challenge, and thankfully we were slowly. Maybe we’re down one up for it,” said Storm coach Steve year, but then we’re back the next,” Anderson. “I’m glad we were able Anderson said. to hold our own. I think this win “And this year, our team is was big for our program, and our very skilled, very athletic, very school.” dedicated – they want to excel.” Against Holy Cross, Southridge Anderson expects to stay at the trailed 20-6 midway through the AAA longterm, no matter how first quarter but quickly changed AA divisions are aligned in the course and went on a 13-5 run future. themselves to get back into the “That’s the plan – to be here. We game. have a longterm plan to develop From there, senior forward our players on our younger teams, Hunter Hughes took over. The so that we’re competitive every six-foot-eight forward finished year,” he explained. the game with 42 points, 21 “That way you can see down the rebounds and four blocked shots line; players are coming.” en route to being named the The Storm will head south for tournament MVP. San Diego after Christmas, for an Against Churchill in semifinals, eight-day trip that will see them he also had 42 points. play some of the top teams in “He had some massive games,” southern California. Anderson said of his star forward. Once they return home, they Anderson also heaped praise – along with other senior boys upon Dominic Clayton and teams from throughout the city Matthew Andreou – who along – will prepare for the Surrey with Hughes make up what RCMP Classic.
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Totems retain Rival Week title Nick Greenizan Sports Reporter
The Rivals Week Cup is staying at Semiahmoo Secondary for yet another year. The three-game senior boys basketball series – which saw the Elgin Park Orcas, Earl Marriott Mariners and Semiahmoo Totems square off – wrapped up last week with the Totems as the lone undefeated squad. Elgin Park finished with a 1-1 record, while the Mariners went 0-2. The series – which was started four years ago as a way to boost the hoops rivalries between South Surrey’s three public school teams – began Monday, with the Totems narrowly edging the Mariners 67-64 at EMS, and Tuesday, Semi made it a perfect sweep with an 88-50 win over the Orcas. On Wednesday at Elgin Park Secondary, the Orcas got their first win, beating EMS 66-57. Though there was not an official trophy at the time of Semi’s inaugural Rivals Week victory back in 2012 – and last year, the “series” was a one-off game between the Totems and Mariners, because Elgin Park opted out – the
Totems have yet to relinquish local bragging rights, having won each year. The streak is a point of pride for Semi coach Ed Lefurgy. “We’re happy to keep the trophy, absolutely,” he said. “One of our goals is to be one of the best teams in the area, so it does mean something to win again.” While Lefurgy was pleased with his team’s effort – especially the play of his bench players – he did admit the Mariners put a scare into him Monday afternoon. “It was a close one. I thought we lost a little bit of our focus, and Marriott also shot the ball extremely well,” he said. Lefurgy – who helped spearhead the Rivals Week initiative back in 2012 – said for all teams, the series had the desired result, which was to give players a chance to play in front of gyms full of boisterous fans. “We were hoping for that kind of environment at home, and we got it. Even when we played at Earl Marriott, their fans were great, cheering against us. “That’s what we wanted – to feel the heat.”
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a team that has gone 11-8-3 (win-loss-tie) and is fifth in the eightteam Chrysler (South) Division of the Alberta Midget AAA League. “We play the Northstars in what is their home rink,” said Leung. “So that first game will be tough.
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On paper, the Valley West Hawks have a great draw for the Mac’s Midget AAA Hockey Tournament next week in Calgary. But on the ice, head coach Jessie Leung is expecting four very close games in the round-robin portion of the annual tournament, which begins Saturday and runs until next Friday. “You can look at the standings of the other leagues, and say we got a good draw because there are no top-three teams in our group,” he said. “But there are no bad teams in this tournament.” The Mac’s Tournament, played since 1978 in Calgary, attracts the best teams from the four Midget AAA leagues in each of the four Western provinces, as well as elite teams from other parts of North America as well as Europe. Teams can’t just enter the tournament and expect to play. They apply, and hope the host committee accepts them as one of the best applicants. Valley West is currently in first place in the BC Hockey Major Midget League with an 18-5-1 record – their best-ever showing at the midway point of the season. “This is the best team
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Luka Burzan is fifth in the BC MML scoring race. we’ve ever taken to Calgary,” said Leung. “We have confidence in our goaltending, and we have lots of firepower. Our coaching staff has been there before, as have some of our players.” The Hawks boast the B.C. league’s top goalscorer in White Rock’s Ben Evanish, who has 26 goals in 22 games played. With 40 points, Evanish is fourth in league scoring, three points up on teammate Luka Burzan in fifth place. “We’ll just play to our standard and see where it takes us,” said Leung. In addition to teams from B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, this year’s tournament will include the Belarus U17
national team, the U18 team of Austria, the California Wave and the Ontario Avalanche. The 25 teams are placed in five groups of five for the round robin. Only eight advance to the playoffs. “It’s a tough tournament to win,” said Leung. “Only the top teams in each group and three wild-cards get in the playoff. So we’ll know pretty much after two games if we’re still in it.” The Hawks find themselves in a group with Belarus, as well as the Prince Albert Mintos, Sherwood Park J. Ennis Kings and the Calgary Northstars. They will start the tournament Sunday (Dec. 27) against the Calgary Northstars,
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If your REGULAR collection day falls on Friday, December 25, your waste will be picked up on Saturday, December 26. If your REGULAR collection day falls on Friday, January 1, your waste will be picked up on Saturday, January 2. All other waste collection service days will NOT change.
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McAbney, George Dyce 89, Passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at the Peace Arch Hospital in White Rock following a brief struggle with acute leukemia. He leaves his loving companion Joan; his daughter, Lorna and her son, Connor; his son, John and his wife, Gina and their two sons, Josh and Cole; his son, Donald and his wife, Leslie; the extented McAbney family in Scotland and England, and many close friends. Born and raised in Glasgow, Scotland the son of John & Elizabeth McAbney, George resided in Glasgow throughout his early years. He served in the British Royal Navy during most of the war. In 1954, George and his wife Christine would immigrate to Vancouver, Canada and would start a family. George would develop a career in business, and eventually start his own office equipment company. He prided himself on the success of his company and especially on providing employment to dozens of people over the decades. Late in his career George would develop skills closer to his Scottish roots, raising and training sheep dogs, becoming very involved in the world of sheep dog trials, and would for a time preside over the B.C. Sheepdog Association. These activities would gradually give way to an ever increasing home care-giving effort for his beloved wife Christine, who lived the last many years of her life with Alzheimer’s. These very personal and dedicated efforts most certainly added years of comfort to Christine’s life. A memorial service is planned for mid-January 2016. For more information about the memorial please email John at gjmcabney@hotmail.com
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We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our rapidly expanding digital team as a Black Press Digital Media Rep. The Digital Sales Rep is responsible for achieving monthly revenue objectives within an assigned cluster or market. The Digital Sales Rep will work closely with an assigned team and category to drive product adoption and revenue growth. Responsibilities • Identify, pitch and close advertising sales to local and regional clients • Develop strong relationships with clients • Co-manage pipeline and sales channel • Ensure knowledge of digital media is current via corporate training and self-development Job Qualifications • Proven digital sales experience • Professional written and oral communication skills • Eager, self-starter that is motivated to work in a rapidly changing business • 3+ years of experience selling digital advertising in a similar role We Offer • Great working environment • Competitive salary/commission • Excellent benefit package Full job description at: blackpress.ca Please submit your resume with cover letter and related work experience to: Andrew Franklin, Director of Digital Development Email: afranklin@blackpress.ca Competition closes: December 31, 2015 We thank everyone who is interested in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
RUBBISH REMOVAL
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MISC. FOR SALE
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APARTMENT/CONDO
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TRANSPORTATION
HOMES FOR RENT
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CRESTWOOD MANOR
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HOMES WANTED
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PETS
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CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
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1455 Fir St WHITE ROCK 1 Bdrm units avail now Heat & hot wtr incl. Swimming pool & rec room On site mgr
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WHITE ROCK SUNSET VILLA
Large 1 Bedroom D/W in unit. Concrete building.
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
$950 incls. HEAT & H/W. 1 block from Semiahmoo Mall. Available January 1
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APPLIANCES
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Peace Arch Appliance
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Brads Junk Removal.com. Same Day Service. Affordable Rates! 604.220.JUNK (5865)
ABIAN RUBBISH REMOVAL PROMPT & RELIABLE. Free Estimates. (604)897-3423
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BAMBOO ISLAND BEDDING high quality bed sheet sets. Any size, any colour. $50/ea. 778-291-1966. BAMBOO PILLOWS - No More Snoring. Great Christmas Gift. $99. Buy 1 get 1 free. Call 778-291-1966
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APARTMENT/CONDO ACTIVE SENIOR
1 & 2 Bedrooms avail Well maintained Concrete High Rise in White Rock close to shopping.
Swimming Pool & All Amenities.
.Hugh & McKinnon Rentals 604-541-5244.
UTILITIES INCLUDED. NS/NP
Call 604-538-5337 Designing and renovating new kitchens, bathrooms, basements, house make-overs and additions
Call for FREE in-home consultation In-house design team and cabinet shop Showroom: Unit 62 - 15515 24th Ave. (at King George Blvd.) Tel: 604-538-9622
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SUITES, LOWER
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CREDITORS AND OTHERS having claims against the estate of MARY MILLICENT PERSON formerly of 15441 16th Avenue, Surrey, BC. Deceased who died on 26th day of January 2015 are required to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned Administrator at 106, 1656 Martin Drive, Surrey, B.C. V4A 6E7 on or before the 15th day of February, 2016 after which date the estate assets will be distributed having regard only to claims that have been received. Roy Cammack, Administrator
2 wheel drive, some options, silver, only 40,000kms. $9300 firm. 604-538-9257
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1994 350 FORD 12 passenger van. Interior in good cond. Radiator leaks. $9000. 604-538-8687
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ESTATE OF Mary Millicent Person
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2nd floor office space 301 sq/ft
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Tuesday, December 22, 2015 Peace Arch News
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