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A South Surrey restaurateur has won the title of BC Sommelier of the Year. Alistair Veen, 37, co-owner of Tap Restaurant in Rosemary Heights, gained the prestigious accolade – recognition of his expertise in serving wines and teaming them with different menus – in a grueling service exam last week before an expert panel at the Captain’s Dining Room at Rogers Arena. But Veen noted laughingly he’s still not sure how many people outside the wine and restaurant business know what a sommelier is. “You could say I’m a wine-nerd, or a wineguru,” he said with typical self-deprecating humour. He is proud, however, that, as he puts it, “the hardware is coming out to South Surrey” – even though he’s not sure yet whether ‘the hardware’ will end up being a trophy or a plaque to display at his premises, at 15350 34 Ave. He admits he was considered the dark horse going into the annual competition, presented by the BC chapter of the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers and sponsored by the Vancouver International Wine Festival. In the 15 years since the contest was established, he said, the title has never Contributed photo gone outside VanAlistair Veen. couver. Indeed, Vancouver media reporting the event were seemingly astonished that anyone from Surrey had the expertise and the flair to ace the competition – quite apart from keeping his cool and his sense of humour through the tense proceedings, which involved a written theory exam and a practical service test, including decanting both white and red wines. “I was determined to treat it as a learning experience,” the Langley born and raised Veen said of his entry into the field of 10 competitors, noting the irony is that his fellow contestants – including two that accompanied him into the final round, Sean Nelson of Vij’s Restaurant and Shane Taylor of CinCin Ristorante – are far from strangers. i see page 5

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Brandon and Michelle Durieux are travelling to Texas next week for specialized cancer treatment, after Brandon, a South Surrey native, was diagnosed with aggressive leukemia last summer.

Brandon Durieux is not giving up without a fight. The 24-year-old South Surrey native was diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukemia five months ago, a diagnosis that came as a huge shock to him and his now-wife Michelle. His fight against the rare disease began within days of receiving the news; however, in the months that have passed, the young couple have faced repeated heartbreak, shaking their hopes of a recovery. With local treatment options exhausted, the Durieuxs are hoping specialized treatment in Texas will give Brandon a fighting chance. The couple’s love story began on the Internet in 2011, when the two met through the online video game World of Warcraft. The two hit it off immediately, although the connection was strictly platonic – Michelle, from Austin, Texas, told Peace Arch News the first time they video chatted on Skype, Brandon was caught by surprise. “That was when he figured out I was a girl,” she laughed. The two stayed in touch for a few years, until early 2014, when Michelle decided to take a chance and visit Brandon in Victoria, where he was living at the time. “I fell in love with B.C. and how beautiful it was, and who Brandon was as a person,” Michelle said, noting seven months later she and Brandon were packing up her belongings in a U-Haul and driving from Texas to Victoria. About a year after Michelle moved to B.C., Brandon – an Elgin Park grad who was working as a landscaper – began to notice himself tiring easily. He had a hard time making it to the gym after a day’s work. i see page 4

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he Tzu Chi Foundation is an international humanitarian organization with a local presence here in Surrey. They have chapters all over the world. The Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation, Canada, (Tzu Chi Canada) was founded in 1992 by its CEO Mr. Gary Ho under the inspiration of Dharma Master Cheng Yen. Tzu Chi Canada has been involved with the Surrey Hospital & Outpatient Centre Foundation since 1999. They have generously donated nearly $250,000 in support of various projects at the hospital. These donations include two NICU defibrillators and a Children’s ER Isolation Room. Most recently, Tzu Chi Canada has supported the Retinal Surgical Campaign to equip a new operating theatre at the Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre. They funded a cryomatic machine which freezes a patient’s retina to assist in retinal surgery. In 2014, Tzu Chi Canada opened a new office in Surrey to accommodate their expanding volunteer base and the growing needs in the Surrey community. On average, 108 volunteers provide support and local services for over 81 humanitarian projects, every day. These include the Food Bank, homeless shelters, Salvation Army, local senior residents, and social service programs. Tzu Chi Canada also funds breakfast programs at 13 different schools throughout the Lower Mainland. Additionally, over $45,000 has been donated to schools in Surrey, Delta, and Langley as bursaries to help students needing

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“One of our core values,” says Tom Torng, Director of Public Relations, “is to respect all human life. The Surrey Hospital & Outpatient Centre Foundation helps provide the best care and the best equipment and best medicine. We are pleased to stand behind them as they continue to find ways to support their community.” – Tom Torng

Tzu Chi Canada is thrilled to support the Surrey Hospital & Outpatient Centre Foundation because of their goal to promote education and medicine. “One of our core values,” says Tom Torng, Director of Public Relations, “is to respect all human life. The Surrey Hospital & Outpatient Centre Foundation helps provide the best care and the best equipment and best medicine. We are pleased to stand behind them as they continue to find ways to support their community.”

is supported by over three million volunteers worldwide - 2200 in BC alone. “Like a drop of water, one person can’t do it all,” says Tom. “But together, the drops become streams and rivers that join an ocean, consisting of millions of drops of water that become one of the most powerful forces in nature. People are like that together for a cause we can be a powerful force of change for good.”

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City of Surrey to replace all streetlights over five years

‘Bright idea’ to cost $11 million in LEDs Kevin Diakiw Black Press

Surrey will spend $11 million over the next five years to upgrade its street lights to LED. The decision, endorsed by council Monday), means the city’s 28,000 existing streetlights will be converted to Light Emitting Diodes (LED), a lower-energy technology. The city will start with replacing 7,100 street lamps in Guildford and City Centre. Traffic-operations manager Sinisa Petrovic said Wednesday that the province will be refunding about 30 per cent of the city’s overall costs, bringing the net charge to the city to about $7.7 million. Once completed citywide, the move is expected to result in annual savings of

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New streetlights are to use less power. approximately $1 million through reduced power consumption ($700,000) and maintenance and replacement ($300,000).

Petrovic noted the LED lighting lasts 30 years, as opposed to the current sodium lighting which lasts about five years. Some residents in other cities where the LED lighting is in place complain that it’s too bright, but Petrovic said the LEDs can be adjusted for the right lighting needs. Some studies show LEDs have high volumes of lead and arsenic, but that’s predominantly small red LEDs – less so with home LED lighting – Petrovic said, adding it’s not a concern with the street lighting. In a news release, Mayor Linda Hepner described the decision to switch as “another example of Surrey being at the forefront of smart cities.” “For motorists, cyclists and pedestrians, the

LED lights will enhance visibility and safety. LED lights also consume less power than the current sodium lights, which will result in significant cost savings to the city once the conversion is complete,” Hepner said. LED lights make it easier for motorists to see pedestrians and signs, and the lighting quality of LEDs also results in reduced eyestrain and fatigue, according to the release. Coun. Mike Starchuk, chair of the city’s environmental sustainability advisory committee, said the move “fits well with the goals for a sustainable Surrey.” LED lights are more environmentally friendly as they consume less power and last four times longer than sodium lights, he said.

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Rain and wind failed to discourage enthusiasts from learning more about the Semiahmoo Peninsula’s wetlands last Saturday. Friends of Semiahmoo Bay hosted the World Wetlands Day event, which included walks at Elgin Heritage Park and the Serpentine Wildlife Management Area. Twenty-eight people – led by City of Surrey’s environmental manager – joined up to learn more about plans to realign Lower Chantrell Creek and the reinstatement of the Davidson Pond Channel.

Highrise concerns too late to be heard by City of White Rock in open council

I will not lie down like a whipped dog: senior Alex Browne Staff Reporter

White Rock city council won’t be able to hear an impassioned plea from a senior to modify the footprint of proposed highrise condos on Oxford Street. But Dr. Enid Verbon – who is concerned the planned development will impact her plans for a vegetable greenhouse at the Evergreen Baptist Campus of Care’s assisted living facilities, where she lives – said she has been told that her brief written submission will be passed on to council members. Verbon, 93, applied Tuesday to appear as a delegation at the Feb. 15 council meeting, to speak out against Elegant Development plans, which would see two condo towers built adjacent to the Evergreen buildings. City clerk Tracey Arthur told Peace Arch News Wednesday that “within the legislation time period” for development bylaws – the public hearing for Elegant took

place Dec. 7 and the project has passed third reading – council will not be able to hear further presentations before casting its final vote, expected this month or next. A resident of Evergreen Heights for a year and a half, Verbon, a retired gynecologist, told PAN Tuesday that she has been planning to buy a pre-fabricated greenhouse as a contribution to a resident-run program that grows organic produce (including tomatoes, potatoes, kale and other greens) in raised mini-plots on the Evergreen grounds. But she said she had been told by an Evergreen staff member she should wait until the final footprint of the Elegant development – which includes towers 24 and 21 storeys high – is determined, before building the greenhouse. “We’re growing our own organic vegetables so that we don’t have to eat vegetables that have been raised with pesticides, herbicides and antibiotics,” she said. “The footprint of these condos is going

to take our sunshine away – this is environmentally unacceptable.” The daughter of a former Boeing engineer who became a naturopath in Portland in the 1920s, Verbon said she practised medicine across the U.S. and spent a 10-year spell in Alaska (where she piloted her own twin-engine Cessna and built her own sailboat) before moving to Pender Island and, ultimately, coming to the White Rock area. “I also have a degree in dietetics and one in geriatrics,” Verbon said. “I know whereof I speak – you don’t forget.” Challenges with mobility – she must now use a walker and macular degeneration has significantly limited her eyesight – have made it necessary for her to reside in assisted living rather than remaining in her own home. But it’s clear that whatever challenges she faces have in no way dimmed her determination to build the greenhouse. “I will not lie down like a whipped dog,” she said. “This is impacting

200 people. We have to fight it – this is totally unacceptable.” While Verbon said she believes council has been motivated to accept the Elegant development “as a cash cow” for the city, she said she is not proposing blocking the development entirely. Rather, she would like a reexamination of changes to the buildings’ footprint suggested by planning staff in November but subsequently rejected by council. Arthur told PAN she has encouraged staff to contact Verbon and bring site plans to Evergreen executive director Stephen Bennett, to try to find a compromise. “Maybe we can find a place to accommodate the greenhouse on site,” Arthur said. Bennett told PAN Thursday that he had been unaware that shade from the Elegant buildings would impact gardening activities. “I’m going to scout out the shade diagrams and try to make sure that the greenhouse is in the sunniest spot,” Bennett said.

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Couple to head to Texas Monday i from page 1 Soon, he was struggling to make it through the workday without feeling exhausted. Then he noticed unexplained bruises all over his body. One evening, a few days before Brandon had planned to go to the doctor, he and Michelle were watching an episode of the hospital comedy Scrubs. “The patient in the hospital had leukemia, and in the episode he had bruises all over,” Brandon recalled. “I looked at myself, and looked at Michelle and said, ‘wouldn’t it be a crazy thing if I had leukemia?’” Two days, later, Brandon was sent for bloodwork; the lab called a few hours later and told him to get to the hospital. He was diagnosed that day. Because of the seriousness of his condition – his blood counts were at near-critical levels – he was transferred to Vancouver General Hospital, where he began the first of two rounds of unsuccessful chemotherapy. While in the hospital receiving treatment, Michelle proposed. Despite the circumstances, Brandon happily said ‘yes’. “There was no doubt in my mind when I met her that she was going to be my wife someday,” he said. During a month-long treatment break in the fall while Brandon recovered from the intense chemotherapy, the two planned their wedding. The day before their wedding they found out Brandon’s chemotherapy had not worked. The silver lining of the terrible news was that Brandon was let out of the hospital, so

eight times as many treatment studies focusing on the specific genetic mutation he has than VGH does, Brandon said. The hospital also offers medications that are FDA-approved, but not yet sanctioned in Canada. Treatment, however, will come with a hefty price tag – Brandon’s initial consultation and diagnostic process – set to get underway Contributed photo Wednesday – will cost $37,000 Brandon and Michelle in VGH. US alone; full treatment will the two married Oct. 18 at his likely cost the couple hundreds mom’s South Surrey home, in of thousands of dollars. The plane trip to Texas will also front of a small group of family and friends, selectively chosen place Brandon at risk. “It’s one of the scariest places to reduce the risk to Brandon’s you can go if you have a comprocompromised immune system. “We made sure to have lots of mised immune system,” he said hand sanitizer around,” Michelle, of being on an airplane. “If we get sat down beside someone who’s 25, said. With chemotherapy no longer coughing the entire time, my an option, Brandon was put on chances of getting sick are really a drug trial late last year, and for high. I’m like the bubble boy.” Despite the risk and the finana short while, things started to look up. His blood counts were cial burden, the Durieuxs have slowly improving, and his doc- no doubt it is the right step to tors began making plans for a take, and are striving to stay as stem-cell transplant to take place positive as possible. Michelle points to Brandon’s once he was in remission. “We felt like we were finally “contagious positivity” as the going in the right direction and driving factor behind their resilthings were looking promising,” ience, while Brandon said he Michelle said. “But things ended is aided by the overwhelming up going the complete opposite support they’ve received from way when he got his bone mar- friends and family. “I get a lot of positivity when I row biopsy just a few weeks ago.” Last Friday, the Durieuxs were look at my wife, and when I look at told by Brandon’s doctors there my family and friends and everywere no other treatment options one standing together to help me,” he said. “It’s a beautiful world that they could offer him. Determined to do all they can, we live in when people help each the couple leaves Monday for other out like this. Every step that Houston, where Brandon will go we take backwards, I’m always to MD Anderson Cancer Center, ready to take a step forward.” Michelle has set up a gofundme a specialized hospital that has its page (www.gofundme.com/ own dedicated leukemia floor. The U.S. hospital currently has vzm5ejpt) to raise funds to help pay for treatment. Brandon’s family is hosting a pub-night fundraiser Feb. 20, 5 p.m.at Jimmy Flynn’s Celtic Snug – tickets can be purchased by emailing 5 Courses: ashcroftwindow@shaw.ca And a friend has set up a fundraising account $ 00 person at all Encorp Return It facilities in B.C. – bottles and cans can be returned Baked pita bread with Homous or Tzatsiki under ‘Brandon Durieux, Greek or Caesar salad account number 504’. Choice of appetizer to share: The couple also encourKalamari, Spanakopita or Escargot ages anyone who can to Entrees: donate blood or register Seafood meets Pelagos Platter – Our two platter Meal includes: for the stem cell bank. favourites collide to bring you the best of both worlds! Champagne for two or For Brandon, the mesA skewer of beef, lamb or chicken, Spanakopita, 2 glasses of house wine sage for anyone offering Dolmathes, Moussaka, Paithakia (lamb chop), Salmon, Above platter served with Lobster, Prawns, Scallops and Kalamari; a feast ﬁt for two! support is a simple one. rice, roasted potatoes “They are giving a perDessert: and vegetables Valid Feb. Mixed Ravani and Baklava son and their entire fam12th-14th ily another chance to live Open their life to the fullest… for Lunch to be able to love and at 11am on Valentine’s! to live and to be happy 2728 O’Hara Lane, Crescent Beach • 604-538-6102 Open 7 days a week for dinner from 5 pm • www.pelagos.ca every day.”

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Busiest day of concerns Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter

Staff of B.C.’s Office of the Ombudsperson held the busiest of their mobile clinics this week in White Rock Wednesday. While an official tally of the number of people who booked appointments or showed up at the White Rock Community

Centre with concerns about treatment by a public authority were not available, organizers confirmed the event was booked solid all day – busier than clinics held in Surrey and Delta. It was organized as an opportunity to “reach out to individual members of the public face-toface,” ombudsperson Jay Chalke

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i from page 1 “They’re all close friends of mine. We all get together regularly to discuss wines, we study together. We all know each other’s strengths and weaknesses and any single one of us could have taken the title. In fact, I really thought I was not the one who was going to be having this conversation.” Veen was once part of the Vancouver restaurant scene, himself, in a career that first began with an unglamourous position as part-time dishwasher at a Murrayville pub when he was 15. The family man (he and his wife, Aron, events director for Tap, have a year-old son, Alex) joined Tap as chef four months after it opened 10 years ago. With current partner Les Pereira, Veen – who bought out

majority partner Curtis Moyen in 2010 – has continued to grow the business as a “premier dining room” blending modern and classic cuisine. Veen believes that being a chef gave him a distinct advantage in the food and wine pairing component of the contest. “I have the edge from the sheer amount of wine and food pairings I’ve done around the world – when asked to do that in front of an audience it was like pulling on my socks,” he said. “I’m a chef first and foremost, but once I started really appreciating what was involved in running a restaurant, I realized it was a huge area (to explore). When I turned 27, I decided I was going to focus on wine education.” While he has appreciated the

expressions of support that have flooded in since his win, Veen said he hasn’t “fully absorbed what the ramifications of the award will be” for Tap. It’s certainly focused Vancouver attention on the venue, he acknowledged, though he’s not expecting a heavy influx of trade from the city. “It’s a long way to come, through a tunnel and across two bridges.” he said. “What I’m hoping is that it will make people really interested in staying put in South Surrey, rather than feeling they have to travel through the tunnel and over the bridges to Vancouver – to have the feeling that, holy smoke, we’ve got the top sommelier in B.C. right here in our own backyard.”

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erhaps it’s simply the cost of allowing one slate to control city hall, but constructive debate coming from Surrey’s civic leaders in the current term of office has been sadly lacking so far. Nowhere is this more apparent than the issue of a commercial truck-parking proposal – put forth last year by Coun. Tom Gill – on South Surrey land previously considered only for agricultural use. In the months since, hundreds of residents from Surrey and neighbouring Langley have been critical of not only the plan but a ‘fasttrack’ process that removed the land in question from a special study portion of the neighbourhood’s Local Area Plan. Had this issue arisen in years past, no doubt there would have been at least one council member to have questioned it publicly and called for public updates. Instead, the silence of council has been all too deafening. It was pretty clear from the outset where Gill stands on the issue (though he is reluctant to take the lead, as was evident in his defensive interview with Peace Arch News last month over a private meeting someone set up with proponents and opponents). Yet the other members of council – Mayor Linda Hepner and Couns. Bruce Hayne, Vera LeFranc, Mary Martin, Mike Starchuk, Barbara Steele, Judy Villeneuve and Dave Woods – certainly can’t be counted any less responsible, for all that they have put forth publicly. Proponents of the scheme and some council members offer assurances that all environmental concerns – the proposed truck park is adjacent to a sensitive fish spawning area of the Little Campbell River – will be addressed and answered conclusively before a single shovel breaks ground. But residents are wondering, quite naturally, how do such assurances jibe with the apparent haste that council’s ‘fast-tracking’ the proposal suggests? Again, leadership has to be about more than photo opportunities. If a truck park in South Surrey is crucial to Surrey’s future, and the risks manageable, residents deserve to hear how and why – and they deserve to hear it from their own elected representatives. Anything less suggests tacit approval, which begs a whole set of different questions.

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o doubt your mom or dad (or else. Anything else. perhaps a teacher, a wise old For that added cost in 2015, we can friend or a kindly stranger) thank the guy who boarded a bus after once told you that when you cheat at it had already crashed and claimed an something, you’re only cheating injury. Happily, security cameras yourself. Brenda Anderson caught him in his lie. It’s a popular old adage; if only And then there was the woman it were true. who tried to cover up the fact it Their point, obviously, was was her own son who had stolen that by cheating, you lose out her car and not some unknown on both the opportunity to individual. A combination of learn to do something properly eye witnesses, phone records and the satisfaction that comes and security cameras led to her from a job well done. downfall. Or – if you have a working And let’s not forget the man conscience – you risk subjecting who claimed he’d been too badly yourself to an unnecessary bout injured in a crash to so much of guilt. as help with the dishes at home. So, sure, you’ve been cheated. Investigators collected footage But it’s with the word “only” of him lifting box after box of that I take exception. heavy floor tiles at his work site. Last week, ICBC released its top These are the people whose antics are six fraud files of 2015 and revealed costing us all. that, collectively, cheaters are costing For a lot of folks, I suppose, it’s a game. the insurance provider more than “How much can I get away with?” $600 million per year. That, they say, For others – who no doubt feel like translates to about $100 added to every they’re being fleeced by insurance customer’s annual bill. companies – it’s probably a form of I don’t know about you, but that’s $100 payback. I’d far rather be spending on something But the truth is, it isn’t the insurer who

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ultimately pays. It’s you and me. Yes, it costs a lot to properly insure a vehicle in B.C. – even with a clean driving record. I was stunned when I moved back to the province in the late 1990s, after spending time in Alberta and Saskatchewan (where a few hundred dollars would give you basic coverage for the year) to see my rates skyrocket. Yes, B.C. has more dangerous winding mountain roads and denser pockets of population, and we all pay for the added risk these conditions create. Whether that’s fair is another conversation. So why, then, do I also need to cough up an additional $100, so that, for example, a Vancouver woman who’d claimed she was too injured to work could sneak away to her job and effectively collect two paycheques. She made the list, too. In 2015, ICBC opened approximately 7,500 fraud investigations. Those who are caught and convicted are fined and otherwise punished. But for every cheater who is nabbed – whether it’s thanks to new-fangled technology or old-fashioned sleuthing – just think of how many likely don’t get busted. They’re out there, “cheating themselves,” left, right and centre. And the rest of us are left paying the price. Brenda Anderson is the editor of the Langley Times, sister paper to the Peace Arch News.

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Truck park opposition Editor: There are a number of small creeks in the Hazelmere Valley; all are tributaries of the Little Campbell. One is Fergus Creek, which drains approximately the area south of 24 Avenue east of Highway 99. This creek runs most of the year and is considered a salmon-spawning creek. To ensure it doesn’t dry up in the summer, the City of Surrey purchased a 50-acre passive park to help retain water for dry months. There are also wells on this property that run into the creek. Many know the Little Campbell as a very successful salmon river, thanks to the efforts of volunteers who operate the salmon hatchery. Now, it seems, the powers at city hall believe a 70-acre truck depot could be compatible next to the river. In all my years on Surrey council did I see a plan with so little sense. (Editor’s note: The letter writer served 13 years as councillor/alderman between 1963 and 1980.) Why spend big bucks to save a small stream, and at the same time suggest that a truck park would be OK next to the main stream? Surrey city council has other proposed sites. Choose another one. Dalton Jones, Surrey Q I write as a member of Rotary and wish to express my concern about the development proposal that the City of Surrey is considering, to rezone a property on the banks of the Little Campbell River to “light industry.” The developer intends to construct a truck parking and maintenance facility on the site, on the south side of 16 Avenue between 184 and 192 streets. This property is only 2,400 meters upstream from the Little Campbell Hatchery. The river runs through the northern section of this property. It is inevitable that petroleum and other contaminants would enter the river from this site. This would certainly lead to the loss of the salmon and trout in this river that has taken 59 years to restore, as well as compromise an important community natural area enjoyed by adults and children alike. The truck park would also impact the lives of residents living close to the site, as a result of the noise and exhaust fumes. It is clear, as well, that the proposed section of 16 Avenue has inherent dangers to all traffic, as there is a hill that must be negotiated at the proposed entrance to the site. The city needs to strongly consider policy developments concerning initiatives with high potential to destroy much of the last remaining natural habitats in the western Fraser Valley. This relatively tiny area is important to all Canadians. Once destroyed, this land and all that it contributes to a high quality of life will not come back. We need only take a look at those countries suffering from unrestricted development to see our future if the current proposal proceeds. I strongly urge Surrey council not to approve the proposal. Chip Bowness, White Rock

Q Re: Last round for Riverside golf centre, Jan. 27. So the City of Surrey has no qualms about taking away a man’s lifelong business because of an apparent lack of parkland. There is such a shortage that the same politicians appear to want to give away a huge swath of nature by supporting its destruction for the sake of Surrey truckers. Weird? Apparently not when living in Alice in Surreyland. Peter Davies, Surrey

More important duties doused Editor: Re: Three back request to move hydrant, Jan. 29. The article in Peace Arch News about a taxpayer’s request to get a fire hydrant in front of his home relocated proves the City of White Rock has no established decisionmaking authorities for council members and city managers. They don’t know what their respective jobs are. This issue should be decided by

one or two mid-level managers. The city manager should not even be involved, let alone elected officials. Any council member contacted should simply refer the complainant to the appropriate manager for a decision. The elected council’s role is to act as the city’s board of directors, not to micromanage every aspect of the city’s operations. Remember, the mayor and several councillors campaigned with promises to get Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway moved from White Rock beach. How are they going to accomplish anything on that file, if they waste their time driving around looking at fire hydrants? David Edwards, White Rock

Appreciative responses Editor: Something positive! A group of us oldies had a reunion luncheon at the Cheshire Cheese restaurant on Dunbar Street. When it came time to settle the bill, the waitress informed us that it was covered. An unknown gentleman had paid for our luncheon and left. Further,

he gave her a 20 per cent tip. I’ve heard of these events, but had come to believe they were pure fictionalized Hollywood. We tried to trace this gentleman to express our gratitude, but failed. There was no name on the imprint of his credit card. Yes, there are still some good Samaritans! May I – on behalf of the 12 of us – express our appreciation to whoever and wherever you are! Brendan Hopwood, Surrey Q An open letter to Peace Arch Hospital. I have recently returned home after an eight-day visit to the Peace Arch Hospital. While there I was treated with the greatest care and consideration. Your staff shift system allowed me to come in contact with many individuals all of whom, without exception, were pleasant and able. Your kitchen provided meals of excellent quality and variety. Unfortunately my appetite was low so I couldn’t enjoy the meals as much as they should have been enjoyed. On leaving, I was very impressed with the integrated follow-up for your departing guests. All in all, I got the care that I needed and I am now back at home. Calvin J. Whitehead, Surrey

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More sides to Ocean Park issue Editor: Re: Downzoning grows into major concern, Jan. 22. With reference to resident Barb Kotzer’s misguided comments on allowing Ocean Park lot-sized mega boxes to destroy the neighbourhood, attached is an aerial picture (above) that I took in November showing my home on Marine Drive for the past 30-plus years. The half-acre lot to the left had many tall trees and decorative bushes surrounding the original home, which was well proportioned to fit on the land. It had that rare and now unknown asset called a “garden”. Some years ago, the march of progress arrived on the scene, resulting in the house being demolished and the land being cleared of every smattering of vegetation, even down to the smallest of weeds. I have often heard the ridiculous statement from various people that land is now too valuable to build a tasteful and well-designed house on a nicely landscaped building lot: “Build the largest and ugliest temporary monstrosity that the Surrey bylaws allow!” Well, at least the new residents won’t need to spend their precious time on that once popular and healthy hobby called “gardening,” since the current developing and building fad doesn’t leave any room for a garden! Any of the readers who are still living around here in 25 years can stand around and watch the current crop of temporary houses falling down or being demolished. You may even be able to salvage bits of “high end stainless steel appliances” and “granite counter tops!” G. Hindle, Surrey

Q A campaign in Ocean Park has moved from saving trees to downzoning lots from single-family residential (RF) to comprehensive development(CD). Why? I’m not sure. You report that pro-side organizer Nicole Nelson admits downzoning does not save trees: “She acknowledged it will take more than downzoning to preserve trees, but said she was told by city staff that downzoning is the first step.” However, others have spoken to the Surrey planning department and landscape manager, who both confirmed that downzoning has nothing to do with trees. CD zoning with proposed height restrictions is regressive. Why not form a committee concentrated solely on tree protection? If Surrey relaxed bylaws on house placement to protect trees, we’d see more homeowners and developers saving trees, along with integrated house designs, as opposed to cookie-cutter ones. Plus, larger doesn’t mean ‘monster’. Ocean Park has many larger homes that fit into the environment, offering impressive design and uniqueness. Ocean Park neighbourhoods south of Marine Drive have lots that offer homeowners a view or view potential. Restrictive Downzoning could prohibit the building of dream homes. Affected Ocean Park homeowners have already received a questionnaire from the City of Surrey. Please complete it, as your vote is important and return before Feb. 15. Marilyn Henderson, Surrey

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Surrey Mounties are reminding independent pharmacy owners to remain vigilant in securing their workplace in the wake of a recent spree of break-and-enters across the city. Nine of 12 incidents between Nov. 2 and Jan. 18 occurred in Surrey, according to Cpl. Scotty Schumann. Two of the those targeted South Surrey businesses – on Jan. 9 in the 3200-block of King George Boulevard, and on Jan. 18 in the 15200-block of 32 Avenue. Schumann did not share specifics, but said the modus operandi of all 12 break-ins – the

Section 165 of the Community Charter requires all municipalities to prepare a Financial Plan for a period of five years to be adopted annually by bylaw. It also requires Council to undertake a process of public consultation regarding the Five Year Financial Plan before it is adopted. The Finance Committee of City Council has scheduled a public meeting to consider the Operating and Capital components of the Draft City of Surrey Five Year (2016 – 2020) Financial Plan (the ‘Draft Plan’), to be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 13450 – 104 Avenue on: Date: Wednesday, February 10, 2016 Time: 4:00 p.m. Interested members of the public will be given an opportunity to speak directly to the Finance Committee regarding the Draft Operating and Capital Plans directly following the staff presentation on Wednesday, February 10, 2016. In addition, the Chair of the Finance Committee will receive written comments from the public with respect to the Draft Operating and Capital Plans, on or before Wednesday, February 17, 2016. Written comments (including the name and address of the sender) may be sent to: Chair, Finance Committee City of Surrey 13450 – 104 Avenue Surrey, B.C. V3T 1V8 Email: clerks@surrey.ca Fax: 604-501-7578

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remaining were in Langley and Abbotsford – is similar. Both local hits occured early in the morning. “Of note, all the pharmacies are basically independent or smaller pharmacies,” Schumann said. “Some of them, the point of entry is a neighbouring business.” Schumann said the culprits are mostly targeting safes that store narcotics. While time-delays and other security measures are proving to be a deterrent, the thieves are making off with other items. “There’s other things in a pharmacy of value,” he said. “It’s mostly over-the-counter drugs.”

Police believe at least two people are involved, as well as a variety of vehicles, including a white Ford pickup, a Jeep Cherokee, a silver SUV and an older, blue, four-door sedan. “We’re just trying to alert the public that if they see people (milling) around at odd hours around pharmacies, just to be alive to the fact these (crimes) are occurring,” Schumann said. While the activity may be deemed harmless, it’s possible an alert citizen’s report “could crack this case wide open.” – Tracy Holmes

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“changed the whole public attitude toward” that part of the business, which fter 54 years, a longtime White had been operating as a separate entity Rock business has changed in space that is now home to the TD hands. Bank. Ed Reid – owner of the Pharmasave Around 1981, the Pharmasave that got its start in 1961 as R. Drug organization was born; the product of Store Ltd. – officially handed over the an amalgamation that included Western reins of the 15321 16 Ave. store to Drug Mart. Reid was a founding Rexall on Jan. 23. member. “Sadly, I accepted the offer,” Reid While business was good for a said Monday, reflecting on the sale while, things started to change as that occurred after “at least a year” of drug marts were opened within negotiations. larger stores, including Safeway and It marks the end of an era for Reid. Save-on-Foods. But, Reid noted, that His father, Mike, opened the original didn’t hurt pharmacies as much as the store in Central Plaza, at North Bluff government’s decision to start allowing and Johnston roads. Reid – after discounted dispensing fees. “sweeping floors, marking stock, “It destroyed everything we worked washing windows” for Barber Drug Co. for,” Reid said, explaining that in Chilliwack, then working for independent pharmacists could Cunningham Drugs – started ill-afford to discount their ❝Pharmacy helping out a year later, after rates. A more fair option would is all I’ve graduating from UBC’s Faculty have been to discount drug known.❞ of Pharmacy. prices, he said. Ed Reid “For a while, we were the only “It would’ve been a level father and son pharmacy team playing field,” he said. “The in B.C.” customers were happy to pay less, but He bought the business a few years it was destroying the independent later. pharmacies. “I was 25 years old and I bought the “That was the end of us. Coming up to company – on time,” the Ocean Park 1990, we were losing big money in that resident chuckled, during an interview store.” at the mall’s Pelican Rouge Coffee Shop. Reid sold the Central Plaza store in At the time, the strip mall was home 1991. Shortly after, the Ocean Park to a hardware store and sundry other Safeway added a drug store; the hit to merchants, and the drug store was Reid’s business was immediate. situated right about the middle of them “The very first month, the impact was all, Reid said. about $35,000 down in sales,” he said. “I Much changed over the years, from said, I’m not going through this again.” the landscape – “when we first came in He sold that store in 1995. here, this across the street was all trees,” Reid said he’d had plans to modernize Reid said, gesturing to the expanse of his Hilltop location and add a travelretail stores that now operate on the health component, but made the other side of North Bluff Road – to the difficult decision to sell instead. style of vehicles parked in the lot, the “We’ve had very good staff,” he said. store’s location in the mall itself, and, of “Most of them will continue on with course, those doing business there. Rexall.” That list has included a doctors’ office As for Reid – who, over the years, – which moved to the Hilltop Medical has also played key roles in such medical building in 1980, with Reid organizations as the Fraser Valley following – laundromat, shoe store, Soccer Association, Three Kings Chess beauty salon, Safeway and a CIBC, to Club, Semiahmoo SunRunners and name a few. Peace Portal Alliance Church, and In 1965, Reid branched out to open a remains a licensed pharmacist – exactly pharmacy in Ocean Park – a location what the future holds beyond plans to his dad took over in 1968 – and then, in travel remains to be seen. 1975, added a photo mart to the Central “We started here, in this centre, in Plaza equation, an addition Reid says 1961. Pharmacy is all I’ve known.”

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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 meeting: March 1. Q Master Artist in the Library Don Welsh, Feb. 10, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., White Rock Library (15342 Buena Vista Ave.). Q Weekly drop-in for 60-plus singles for coffee and conversation. Wednesdays at 2 p.m. at 1480 Johnston Rd.

Request For Expressions of Interest And Vendor Qualiﬁcations “Food & Beverage Carts” on the White Rock Promenade The City of White Rock is seeking food and beverage cart vendors in designated areas along the White Rock Promenade (April 1, 2016- March 31, 2017). Vendors will be limited to carts only, no motorized vehicles, and will be limited to food and beverage vendors; no novelty items. Vendors will be limited to existing business license holders in the White Rock Business Areas and/or food cart operators that are afﬁliated with established White Rock based businesses. The intention is to permit White Rock businesses to supplement their current business, not create additional competition for existing restaurants.

Mayor and Council Message - Black History Month

There are four designated food cart locations along the White Rock Promenade. Interested vendors are required to submit an “Expression of Interest” which includes their proposal, their preferred location (choice #1, #2, #3 or #4) and hours of operation including time-of-day for set-up and end-of-day.

To obtain a copy of the information package for an Expression of Interest and Vendor 2016 marks the 20th anniversary since Black History Month was first officially celebrated by Qualifications for Food and Beverage Carts on the White Rock Promenade, including a map showing location of the four designated sites, please visit the City website. Contact the Government of Canada. Dianne Sawicki - Community Recreation Coordinator, Recreation and Culture Department at Black History Month celebrates both the struggles that have led to the advances we as a 604.541.2236 or dsawicki@whiterockcity.ca for more information. society have made, and makes us think about how today we can advance the causes of Expressions of Interest must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. February 26, 2016 to the City of equality, peace and human liberation. As we mark this month, it is important to honour how White Rock Recreation and Culture Department, attention: Dianne Sawicki c/o White Rock diverse communities play a huge role to the cultural and economic fabric of our city, our City Hall, 15322 Buena Vista Avenue, White Rock, B.C. V4B 1Y6 province and our country.

Looking Forward: Water Quality Open House Mayor and Council Message - Family Day From the White Rock Mayor and Council, we wish you and your family a healthy and happy Family Day. The concept of Family Day is so broad that everyone should be able to see themselves reﬂected in the notion of family, no matter what size or shape their family is.

Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2016 Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Location: White Rock Community Centre The City will engage the community on considerations for the long-term treatment of arsenic and manganese that naturally occur in our water system and other water quality concerns.

In February 2016, the City will begin the addition of chlorine to the water (secondary treatment). You may notice differences in the taste and appearance of your water. The work We hope you have the opportunity to reconnect with your family, to re-energize, refocus and is necessary to provide a secondary level of protection to the water supply and upgrade the share some quality time together. critical infrastructure in the White Rock system, and is part of the city’s commitment to implement the Total Water Quality Management Project.

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Resident Parking Only passes have been renamed to Resident Parking Permits. During the month of February, the City will change the signs in your neighbourhood. Signs that Join the City of White for our annual Family Day Skate. This year, the City will offer free previously said ‘Resident Parking Only’ will now say ‘Permit Parking Only’. admission, rentals, snacks, and refreshments. We acknowledge the ﬁnancial support of the The City hopes this change of name will provide further clariﬁcation about neighbourhood Province of British Columbia. For more public skate information, please call 604.541.2171. resident parking. Resident Permit parking is reserved for residents who live in that neighbourhood block. We appreciate your patience as we go through this transition. For parking queries, please contact the Manager, Parking Services at rvolkens@whiterockcity.ca or 604.541.2284

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Variety show celebrates 40 years of theatre at Marriott

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s the saying goes – time flies when you’re having fun. Earl Marriott Secondary’s proud history of theatrical productions began 40 years ago this month with Sandy Wilson’s engaging pastiche of 1920s musical theatre, The Boyfriend, directed by a young teacher named Rick Harmon. Harmon’s tenure as head of the drama department lasted another 32 years until his retirement in 2008 – during which time Marriott’s annual productions, particularly the musicals, acquired a legendary reputation as something special, with an energy, freshness and professionalism far beyond the usual expectations of high school theatre. It’s a proud tradition of excellence that Candace Radcliffe, Harmon’s former teacher assistant, has continued as drama department head herself for the past eight years. Now the pair – who continued their felicitous association by creating the Crescent Beach summer attraction Beach House Theatre five years ago – are teaming to pay tribute to Marriott productions over the years, and the many students, teachers and parents involved, in a special gala variety show/fundraiser in the school’s Wheelhouse Theatre (15751 16 Ave.) on Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. Forty Years of Play will be a chance for alumni to meet and reconnect, to summon memories of past productions with musical numbers from former shows, and to give the current crop of theatre kids a chance to see some of the ‘troupers’ who set the bar so high at the school during their high school years. It will also be a chance for the community to contribute to a $40,000 fundraising drive (through ticket sales, commemorative seat and ‘brick’ sales and a silent auction) to help fund new equipment for the Wheelhouse Theatre. The fundraising element is important to continue the theatre tradition at the school, they said. “Not that we wouldn’t celebrate the anniversary anyway, but it’s been more

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Retired drama guru Rick Harmon and current department head Candace Radcliffe will MC a musical tribute to Earl Marriott Secondary’s proud record of theatrical production, which began with The Boyfriend in 1976. than 15 years since the theatre opened at the school,” Radcliffe said. “That’s three generations of five-year cycles of grad classes.” “And the equipment has been aging all along,” Harmon added. “Until last year, the computer controlling the lights and sound was still running off floppy discs.” Harmon and Radcliffe, who will host the show, are still trying to negotiate a guest appearance by one of Marriott’s most famous alumni – award-winning director and actor Dean Paul Gibson, a crew member of the original The Boyfriend, who has gone on to become a leading light of the theatre scene both in Vancouver and internationally. But they’re honoured by the number of alumni – particularly from the last 25-30 years – who’ve confirmed that they will return to perform numbers. These include Sabrielle McCurdyForeman (who will join her mom, Heidi McCurdy – also an EMS grad) and other luminaries such as Keri Minty, Kerry O’Donovan, Mckye Voth, Travis Clifford,

Ginny Dunnill, Rachel Fornier, Sean Goodall, Kirstin Hain, Jake Hildebrand, Cas sidy Johnson, Ashley McConnell, Anna O’Brien, Emma Schellenberg, Marika Stanger, Sophie Stanger and Tessa Burnside. “It’s been interesting to connect with them now – to find out what they’re doing and where they’re living,” Radcliffe said. “Some of them are performing-arts professionals, some have moved on to other things, but they’re all really excited to be involved.” Radcliffe noted that, with busy schedules, many will only have a brief window before the night to run-through their numbers on the Marriott stage. “It’s kind of terrifying to be directing this by email,” she said. “We may end up filling in and improvising a few things as MCs,” said Harmon, laughing. Things have changed a lot at the school since he first began teaching there, he said – and not just the luxury of having a dedicated theatre space (for many years the major shows were rehearsed in a former woodwork shop and the cafeteria, before

travelling to the White Rock Playhouse or the Surrey Arts Centre for frantic load-ins and run-throughs). “White Rock was a small town – there was one traffic light at the corner of North Bluff and 152 Street,” Harmon said. “There were few opportunities for kids of that age to get involved in the community.” “It’s a huge challenge to do theatre now with the extended days at Marriott,” Radcliffe said. “The pace around the school is so fast, and students are on different schedules.” But to show that theatre traditions are just as strong among new generations – and the dedication is just as impressive – the evening of music and nostalgia will also be highlighted by a cast preview of the opening number from the latest Marriott musical, The Addams Family, due to debut in April. Tickets ($40) can be purchased at the Wheelhouse box office at the school, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Feb. 22-25, or by email reservation at 40yearsoftheatre@gmail. com (tickets must be picked up a half-hour before showtime).

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Academy (PAPAA) with her former She may have lost partner, director, actor her battle with cancer, and drama instructor but she won her Scott Wheeler, and fondest wish – to be participated with him in remembered with a numerous productions smile. for the White Rock Heather BeatonPlayers Club. Aside Ireland, 63, from a few passed away quiet return Jan. 30 in visits to the Napier, N.Z. Peninsula, her where she had highest profile resided for event locally more than 10 in recent years years. She leaves was when she her husband, came back to John Wesley the community Ireland, four Heather Beaton to help children, Tara, organize the remembered Amy, Megan memorial for and Alex and Wheeler when six grandchildren. he passed away in 2006. Semiahmoo Peninsula In later years she residents – particularly changed career those associated with directions, training to the White Rock Players become a registered Club, and former and nurse. She had also present staff and clients made forays into of the Peace Arch creative writing as a News – will recall a novelist. woman of irrepressible Although she had and often outrageous been diagnosed with humour, whose warmth cancer for some time, and generosity of she learned last June spirit made sure she that her condition was was frequently front terminal. and centre in many In a last greeting community activities to friends, published after she arrived from posthumously, she Alberta in the early urged them not to 1980s. “waste time feeling sad In business locally, at my departure,” but she was well-known to think of happy times as an advertising sales and laughs shared. representative for Peace “I had but one final Arch News, and later wish,” she wrote, “and as advertising manager that was, to paraphrase of its sister paper, the the song, ‘Leave ’em Langley Times. laughing when you go’. She was co-proprietor If I have done that, then of the Peace Arch I consider my life a Performing Arts success.” Staff Reporter

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Dancers set for Scotland South Surrey siblings Lauren and Charli Olson are among a team of six students at Cloverdale’s Steel School of Irish Dance who will head to the 2016 World Irish Dance Championships next month in Glasgow, Scotland. Lauren, 13, who attends Earl Marriott Secondary, and Charli, 10, a student at Laronde Elementary, will join Mikaela Barton, 17 (Sullivan Heights Secondary), Calleigh McLaughlin, 16 (Clayton Heights Secondary), Sabine Alexander, 13 (Richmond’s McMath Secondary), and Belle Heritage, 12 (Mountainview Montessori) at the event. All qualified at the Western Canadian Oireachtas (the Irish word for Championships) in Kelowna in November. The qualifiers – and

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Surrey Eagles focus on future after playoff hopes officially dashed

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hough they were officially eliminated from BC Hockey League playoff contention two weekends ago, the Surrey Eagles still have plenty to play for over the final month of the season, says head coach Blaine Neufeld. That the Eagles won’t participate in the playoffs is no great surprise – with just six wins on the season, the writing had been on the wall for weeks, if not months – but whether it’s young players trying to cement a spot on next year’s roster, or older players still vying for attention from college scouts, Neufeld insists these last 10 games are as important as any other . “We’re playing for pride, yeah there’s a little bit of that, sure. And we’re a young group that is learning how to win, so there’s lots of things we can still take from these Blaine Neufeld last few games. There’s a Eagles coach lot of purpose,” he said. Neufeld’s optimism hasn’t waned despite another three losses last weekend – 4-3 to Wenatchee, 5-2 to Chilliwack and 4-2 against Langley. Quite the opposite, in fact. The three opponents are the top three teams in the BCHL’s Mainland Divison – and all have already qualified for the playoffs – and Surrey came close to earn victories against both the Wild and Rivermen. Against Wenatchee on Friday, the Birds led 2-1 early in the third period until Wenatchee scored twice in 20 seconds to steal a lead and the game’s momentum; against Langley Sunday afternoon, it was a three-goals-in-two-minutes explosion from the Rivermen that sunk the visiting Eagles. “We had small lapses in focus in each game, and it cost us. That’s our kryptonite right now – bouncing back after a goal against,” said Neufeld. “But we aren’t overly concerned with the scoreboard at this point. We look a bit deeper now – are we out-chancing them, are we playing better defence? “Wenatchee is one of the best teams in our league and we limited them to just 27 shots, and in Langley, I thought we controlled long portions of the game, to be honest.” From an offensive standpoint, Eagles’ forwards Jaxon Joseph and Kurt Black were the team’s standouts – and both are examples Neufeld pointed to when detailing

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Surrey Eagle captain Paul McAvoy falls under Trevor Ayre of the Langley Rivermen during Sunday’s BC Hockey League game in Langley. the importance of the team’s remaining games. For example, Joseph – who had two goals Friday against the Wild – is a rookie, having joined Surrey from the junior ‘B’ ranks in midseason. He – and a host of other young players that dot the Eagles’ roster – need strong showings down the stretch to ensure they stay in the team’s plans for next season. “Even though we aren’t in the playoffs, you want to give everything you’ve got to make sure you’ve given the coaches enough to want to bring you back. Nobody wants to

be left behind,” Neufeld said. “And Jaxon is a good example. He’s been able to adapt very quickly to this level, and he’s been a super-underrated player for us since he joined us.” The 20-year-old Black, meanwhile, is playing for a college scholarship – something Neufeld expects he will achieve in the not-too-distant future. “Guys like Kurt, and (goaltender) Justin Laforest, we’re trying to showcase both those guys, and there’s been a lot of interest. I know as an older player it can be tough to go into the last few games of your season

without (a scholarship), but for both those guys, I know this isn’t the end of their hockey careers,” Neufeld said. Though wins and losses are of little consequence now, Neufeld said his team has still set a goal to win at least five of the remaining 10 games on the schedule. They’ll get an opportunity for three of those this coming long weekend – they travel to Prince George for games against the Spruce Kings today (Friday) and Saturday, and then return home for a 2 p.m. Family Day matinee Monday against the Coquitlam Express.

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Fraudulent claims take a toll on B.C. drivers

ICBC combats fraud with their Special Investigation Unit, which last year looked at more than 5,000 claims wles. This includes a cyber unit that employs information publicly available on the internet and social media to investigate suspected fraudulent claims. They’re in the process of increasing their focus on investigations, including training and analytics technology that yags patterns and predictors of fraud.

While most B.C. drivers are honest when it comes to making insurance claims, there are a few that are hurting things for the rest of us in the province. Industry studies estimate that about 10 to 20 per cent of all insurance claims contain an element of fraud or exaggeration. Applying those estimates here means fraud is costing us up to $600 million per year, or more than $100 annually on every auto insurance policy.

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Tour de White Rock set for July 16-17

Race days announced It’s official – the twoday 2016 Tour de White Rock will return to the waterfront community July 16 and 17. BC Superweek organizers announced the dates last week – with six months still to go – along with those for other national and international events also coming to Metro Vancouver as part of the professional-cycling series. Superweek is a fiveevent series, featuring eight races over 10 days – July 8-17 – in seven communities. Tour de White Rock

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Weekend sweep gives Valley West home-ice advantage

Hawks to host playoff round Rick Kupchuk Black Press

A sweep of the Fraser Valley Thunderbirds allowed the Valley West Hawks to remove one more thing from their to-do list. After 5-1 and 6-2 victories in BC Hockey Major Midget League (MML) play last weekend, the Hawks have now clinched homeice advantage for the first round of the playoffs, and will host a best-of-three series March 4-6. Valley West is still atop the MML standings with a 25-6-1 (win-loss) record with eight games to play. They are tied with the 24-7-3 Cariboo Cougars, who have just six games remaining. Hawks head coach Jessie Leung dismissed the one-sided scores, saying both games were close but Valley West made the most of some big plays. “We get key goals and saves at the right times in order for us to pull away,” he said. “Our goaltending has been a strength all season. We gave up some fivestar chances and Tally (Nic Tallarico) and Klaus (Reece Klassen) had to save our bacon a few times.” Valley West led 2-0 after one period and 3-0 after two in Friday’s game at the Langley Events Centre. James Malm opened the scoring, with Ilijah Colina netting what would be the winning goal

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Ilijah Colina scored the winning goal for the Hawks Friday. five minutes later. Kabir Gill tallied the lone goal in the second period, then Justyn Gurney made it 4-0 early in the third. After the Thunderbirds got their only goal of the game, Luka Burzan notched his 15th of the year with less than three minutes to go. Saturday evening in Abbotsford, goals from Colina and Gurney allowed the visiting Hawks to take a 2-1 lead after 20 minutes. Josh Bruce and Ian Ross scored in the second period to double the Hawks advantage to 4-2. Christian Bosa and Daniel Chifan completed the scoring with

third-period goals. Colina collected three assists to finish with a four-point game. Leung praised the play of special teams on the weekend, particularly the penalty-killing unit. Valley West will host the thirdplace Okanagan Rockets (21-8-3) next weekend, playing Saturday night at 6:30 p.m. in the Sungod Arena in North Delta, then Sunday morning at the Langley Events Centre. Okanagan is six points back of the Hawks with eight games remaining, and with a sweep can get back in the race for first place. “The Hawks/Rockets rivalry has been growing for several seasons and is built upon mutual respect,” said Leung. “I have a tremendous amount of respect for their team and their coaching staff, enough to know we’re in for a battle.” The two teams split a two-game series in Kelowna last November, with the Rockets winning 6-4 before losing the rematch 7-2. The rest of the schedule is very favourable to the Hawks, who are chasing their first-ever first-place finish. After this weekend, the Hawks play two games each against three opponents with records of .500 or less. Four of those six games are on home ice. Cariboo has just six games remaining, all on the road.

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SENIOR'S HOME PROGRAMS Home, not hospital or residential care, is the best place to continue to recover from an illness/ injury, to manage long-term conditions, while receiving health care supports.

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Helping older adults stay in the home By Nicolle Hodges Home may be where the heart is – and because of developments in technology for senior care – it’s where health can be too. From a social point of view, technology helps seniors stay connected to loved ones through e-mail and social media. It’s also helping seniors to stay in their home’s well into their eighties, while improving their safety. With the use of remote monitoring devices, like online updates on blood pressure, technology is making homes more safe and secure. Motion detectors can be used to track a person’s movement inside the home, and can be placed on the floor to detect if a person has fallen. This detection device will then notify a caregiver. In-home technologies can range from monitoring devices like lighting, motion sensors, video cameras, emergency assistance programs and alerts. “Seniors are no different than anyone else,” says Jacqueline Blackwell, Fraser Health Public Affairs, “they want to stay in their own surroundings and retain their freedom.” Fraser Health is developing more services in the community to help older adults stay healthy, stay out of hospital and stay in their homes rather than be admitted to residential care. There are plenty of

support services available, including referral to the Red Cross Health Equipment Loan Program to borrow a bath seat, walker, wheelchair, lift, hospital bed, or other necessary equipment for a short time if you can’t afford to rent from a private vendor, and a subscription to Lifeline. “We believe seniors have the right to live independently, but we want to make sure they always have access to emergency assistance, so Lifeline is a personal alarm that they can pay for a basic service, which gives them access to help at the push of a button,” says Blackwell. The Canadian Red Cross provides a short-term loan program for basic mobility aids such as wheelchairs, walkers, bath seats and benches, commodes and toilet seats, crutches and canes, bed handles and other durable medical equipment. They also offer a short-term loan program for advanced equipment such as beds, lifts, and mattresses, four-wheeled walkers and wheelchair cushions as well as additional sizes and variations of standard equipment. This program is to support clients with complex care needs to allow them to be discharged from hospital sooner or remain at home longer. The equipment loan program supports Fraser Health’s ‘Home is Best’ philosophy – home, not

hospital or residential care, is the best place to continue to recover from an illness/injury, to manage long-term conditions, while receiving health care supports. Any physiotherapist, occupational therapist, registered nurse, or physician can make basic equipment referrals. Advanced equipment requires the referral of a physiotherapist or occupational therapist from the Home Health program. Fraser Health offers plenty of other programs available for seniors hoping to live at home longer, such as Meals on Wheels – a frozen meal delivery program. Better at Home (Betterathome.ca) is a non-profit organization that provides non-medical services that vary by community but may include friendly visiting, transportation to appointments, light yard work, minor home repairs, snow shoveling, light housekeeping, and grocery shopping. BC 2-1-1 connects you to an information and referral specialist with numbers for all community, government and social services, and 8-1-1 Healthlink is a free health advice from a nurse; nutrition information from a dietitian, advice about drugs and pills from a pharmacist, available 24/7. What can family members personally do to ensure their elderly loved ones are getting the kind of

at-home services they need? It all comes down to awareness. “Family members can assist by being aware and keeping track of how their parents are doing,” she says. “This mean checking in and making sure they maintain contact if their parents have a case manager.” If someone reaches a point where their complex health needs require

access to services that are more around the clock, they can be assessed for residential care, which is something their case manager can do, adds Blackwell. We're just beginning to understand how technology can support the desire to live at home longer, and luckily, the young and the elderly are benefiting along the way.

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"THE GLENS" Stunning 4 bedroom executive home with extensive brick detail, copper feature window, custom iron gated fence & grand covered entry in desirable area, *Semiahmoo catchment (IB) and steps to Bayridge. Updated and IMMACULATE, new Kitchen with classic detail, stainless appliances, granite counters, open to the cozy family room, french doors leading to dining room, Huge living room perfect for entertaining, hardwood & tile. Upstairs has 4 bedrooms, including DREAM Master suite complete with sitting room (office or dressing room?), Fireplace and full ensuite, Modern main bath with floating tub, double sinks and separate shower. New boiler. Private yard, mature landscape, fully fenced back.

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2176 CUMBRIA DRIVE â&#x20AC;˘ SURREY â&#x20AC;˘ MUST SEE 'Cranley Place' â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Your own 3801 sq. ft. lot with no strata fees or pad rent. Pets are welcome. This unit has been owned and well maintained by current owner and her family since it was new. Lots of upgrades including furnace, thermo-windows, hot water tank, cozy gas fireplace and more. Nice sized lot with good parking, rear yard. Bright, clean and move-in ready. Bring your own ideas as well. 50+ community. Offered at $239,000. Call Wes Spencer (604) 417-2401 or Marty Smith (604) 802-7814 for a private showing! RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty Ltd.

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#102 - 15392 - 16A AVENUE Fabulous 2 bdrm., 2 bath end unit on ground floor with S/W exposure. Almost 900 sq. ft. Hardwood in foyer and kitchen and new carpet throughout. Ocean Bay Villages offers great amenities like gym, party room, billiards, workshop and guest suite. Carmen Champoux 604-671-0126 RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty

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12489 - 28TH AVE. â&#x20AC;˘ OCEAN & MOUNTAIN VIEWS â&#x20AC;˘ $2,488,000 Enjoy sunset, city lights and endless views from 3408 sq.ft., 5 bdrms., 4 bath, custom built on 1/2 acre. Spacious master bdrm. with walk-in closet, ensuite, fireplace and view. You have to see this! Connie McGinley 604-263-1144 Dexter Associates Realty

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1959 OCEAN WIND DRIVE â&#x20AC;˘ OCEAN WYND Fantastic family home in coveted Trillium neighbourhood just minutes from Ocean Park. This great family home has beautiful, private, south-facing yard and a great layout. Just minutes from schools, parks and shopping. Pilar Osing 604-619-6408 Hugh & McKinnon Realty

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13517 Marine Drive $4,598,000 Beautiful RARE 28,750 sq.ft. ocean view development property with subdivision potential into 4 lots, all with lane access. Located minutes from sunny beaches of White Rock.

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#1401 - 1473 Johnston Rd. $858,000 SAT. & SUN. FEB. 6th & 7th â&#x20AC;˘ 2-4 pm Spectacular panoramic ocean views from this 1274 sq.ft. 2 bed + den LUXURY SE CORNER condo. Elegant finishing & design w/ open floor plan, large gourmet kitchen, h/w floors, floor to ceiling windows, A/C, parking for 2 cars, pets allowed & so much more!

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INTERNATIONAL HERBS (BC) Ltd growers of fresh herbs and vegetables located in Surrey, British Columbia is looking for 30 SEASONAL FARM LABOURERS Duties will incl (but are not limited to) the following: Seeding, Planting, Weeding, Harvesting, Processing & Packaging. Ability to operate farm machinery is an asset. No skills or prior exp. required. Hourly pay is $10.49. Work begins March 20th. Please apply in person, (only between 9am-4pm) at 4151 184th St. Surrey.

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OPTICAL TRAINING ... in only 6-months starts March 21st, 2016

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

www.bccollegeofoptics.ca BC College Optics 604.581.0101 .www.seniorsdaytrips.ca 2016 now Available! #1 - April 16

$ 95.00 Tulip Tour and LaConner via deluxe motor coach Sandy 604-535-6280

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604-588-3371 championsforcare.com

ACCOUNTING/ BOOKKEEPING

CPA Firm requires Temp. Help. Accounting Experience, Possible Tax Return Preparation & Bookkeeping. 30 wpm. Feb. 22-April 29, M-F, 9-5, $16 - $18/hr .

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EDUCATION

LOST - RING; woman’s gold ring with clear stones, south Surrey area Please call: 604-202-7961

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Jim’s Mowing Business for Sale Call 310-JIMS (5467)

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OBITUARIES

Denied Long-Term Disability Beneﬁts or other insurance?

RAINE-ELLERKER Audrey Jean

August 5 1929 - January 23 2016 Predeceased by her husband Bernard in 1986, and her son-in-law Dan Davidson in 2013. Audrey was born in England, and bravely crossed the Atlantic by ship in 1963 with two young daughters in tow, to join Bernard in the wilds of Williams Lake. That was too much of a shock for her, and the family quickly decamped to the civilization of White Rock, on the invitation of a family that Audrey had met on the ocean crossing. It was in White Rock and South Surrey that she spent the rest of her life, with various trips to England, as well as Hawaii, Cuba, Spain and other hot spots. She will be sadly missed by her brother Peter Holgate (Jean) in England, daughters Karen Brandson (Larry) and Cathryn Davidson, as well as grandchildren Meredith, Daniel, David, Heather, Liam and Peter.

AIKEN, Wendy Elizabeth

(nee Amos) December 24, 1947 - January 30, 2016 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Wendy. She died surrounded by her loving family. Wendy leaves behind her husband Pat, daughter Judith Hardman (Tim), son Matthew Aiken (Rose Pate), sister Judith Amos, grandchildren Max, Lily, and Sophia Hardman. Wendy’s loving spirit was a gift to all of us and a shining example of a life well-loved and well-lived. A celebration of Wendy’s life will be held at St. Mark’s Anglican Church, 12953 20 Ave. Surrey, on Friday February 5th at 2 pm. If you are able to attend, and can wear something yellow, it was Wendy’s favourite colour. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to The Canadian Friends of the Calcutta Cathedral Relief Service. For more information about this charity and how to donate, contact Sheila Johnson at (604) 803-0228

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INFORMATION 108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Busy Gold Scrap Business requires Partner. Small investment required. Info on request.

If YES, call or email for FREE initial legal consultation and protect your right to compensation.

Bill (604)536-7782 .www.coverallbc.com

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Witness Wanted

OBITUARIES

White Rock

Overwaitea Food Group, a Canadian-owned company and one of Western Canada’s leading food and consumer goods retailers, operates more than 115 pharmacies in BC and Alberta under the banners of Save on Foods, PriceSmart Foods, Coopers Foods, Urban Fare and Overwaitea Pharmacy. We are currently seeking a part-time Pharmacy Assistant for our Save on Foods Pharmacy located in White Rock. You must have completed an accredited Pharmacy Assistant Program or have 2 years' dispensary experience. Qualified candidates should possess excellent communication and customer service skills. Kroll computer experience is an asset.

Motor vehicle accident on January 16, 2016 at approx 12 noon, at intersection of 24th Ave & 168th Street in Surrey B.C. Involving silver VW Touareg SUV & light blue minivan. Please call (778)863-4585

Pharmacy Assistant

OBITUARIES

STANLEY, Anita Catherine

(nee Potter) November 25, 1926 - January 27, 2016 Anita passed away peacefully in her 89th year, with her family at her side at Peace Arch Hospital Wednesday evening. She will be lovingly remembered by all her friends and family, including husband of 66 years Emile, all of her children, Randolph, Stephen, late Mark, Karen, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and her many nieces and nephews. Anita was born in Montreal, Quebec, and lived in South Surrey for the past 36 years. For the past year she (and Emile) were resident at Rosemary Heights Retirement Home. Always with a quick wit and sharp mind, Anita enjoyed a good party, entertaining family and friends for dinners, and chatting about world events. She loved to travel with Emile, brother Earle, and Jeff to England and Southern California. A memorial service and celebration of life will be held February 12, 2016 at 3:30 pm at the Holy Cross Church, 12268 Beecher St., South Surrey. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to Heart & Stroke Foundation, BC Lung Association, or a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.

We provide a very professional pharmacy practice environment and are committed to: O challenging and growing our staff O caring for people O supporting healthy living for our shoppers and patients O innovation O investing in our future. Join the Overwaitea Food Group and make your career prescription complete! Please call us at 604.536.6530 for more info or apply by submitting your résumé, in confidence, to: Patway Yeung, Pharmacy Manager, nd Save on Foods Pharmacy #2235, 1641-152 Street, White Rock, BC V4A 4N3. Fax: 604.536.9838. Email: pharmacyemployment@owfg.com

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CARRIERS Earn Extra $

ADULTS NEEDED TO DELIVER

the Surrey Leader and the Surrey Now. Part-time, small vehicle required. Door to Door Delivery, Wednesday, Thursday & Fridays.

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Req: Carpenters, Helpers Laborers, CSO’s/OFA’s TCP’s, Cleaners $11-28/hr Work Today, Daily or Weekly Pay Apply 9AM to 2PM at: 118 – 713 Columbia Street

New West 604.522.4900

LABOURERS

A LEADING health care provider is looking for a mature, dependable hard working person to perform building maintenance duties. Criminal record check will be done if selected. To apply please send your resume to: reception@morganheightscare.ca

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Please call 604-575-5342 CONSTRUCTION SITE In your NEIGHBORHOOD

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F/T RECEPTIONIST White Rock/South Surrey Real Estate Office is seeking an experienced full-time receptionist. Lone Wolf and Quick Office Commander experience, knowledge of and maintaining a website, Mandarin / Cantonese speaking would be an asset.

SALES

LANDSCAPERS FOR FULL-TIME WORK

RETAIL SALES CLERK Will train. Good starting wage.

Apply in person at: PENGUIN MEATS, 1554 - 152 St., White Rock.

SALES REPRESENTATIVES

Experience in moulding, millwork, doors and interior finishing detail an asset. F/T - Monday-Friday. Strong Client Base, Competitive Wages, Co. Perks & Health Beneﬁts After 3 Months. Fax: 604-513-1194 Email: johnh @westcoastmoulding.com

TO LEARN WHAT’S ON SALE?

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Psychic Readings Quality comes first. Come join an award winning custom home builder. G Wilson Construction is currently hiring for long term positions for projects in Vancouver & West Vancouver. • Senior Project Managers • Project Managers • Project Coordinators • Journeyman Carpenters • 3rd & 4th Year Apprentices • Labourers • OFA 2 Attendants Experience in high-end custom homes preferred.

Competitive Wages & Beneﬁts

Call today for a better tomorrow

604-363-6211

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

Gala Volunteers Needed

• Home Dinner Parties • Meetings • Funerals • Weddings • B-B-Ques • Birthdays • Anniversaries Unique Taste, Unique Menus... Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...

Kristy 604.488.9161

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

AA HOUSE CLEANING LADY for home & office. Excellent refs. Call 604-597-0953 NEW Residential Cleaning Company Serving White Rock & South Surrey now booking new clients! Call/Text/Email us today for a Free Estimate! 778-628-5884 maidtosparklecleaningco@hotmail.com Or visit us online: WWW.MAIDTOSPARKLECLEANINGCO.COM Amaryllis Debbie (Housecleaner) we lost your phone number Please call (604)535-3097 CURLY’S CLEANING. $25/hr. Email Nicole @ nicolevv@live.ca or for more info call, (778)686-4523

Please visit www.pahfoundation.ca/gala to apply online or contact Ashleigh Morriss at 604.535.4520.

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CONCRETE & PLACING

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SEMI-RETIRED contractor will do small concrete jobs. Patio’s, sidewalks, driveway’s. Re & re old or

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Tree Pruning, Topping & Removal Hedge Trimming ~ Disposal

Full Landscape & Maintenance Services

DRYWALL

Insured ~ WCB Over 25 yrs Exp. DEAD LEVEL Construction Ltd. Complete Drywall Work - $500 min. Bob 604-830-1322 www.deadlevel.ca BBB Accredited Member

*Free Estimate *Seniors Discount

Call 778-245-5006

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

FOR A BEAUTIFUL GARDEN Garden Design & Installation • Fall Clean-Up • Maintenance

CALL FRIENDLY BENJAMIN 604-230-7928

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PSB DRYWALL LTD.★ All Boarding, Taping, Framing & Texture. Insured work. Dump Removal Service. 604-762-4657 / 778-246-4657

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ELECTRICAL

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

Certiﬁed Horticulturist (BCIT)

~ 25 Years Experience ~ Mowing, Pruning, Lawn Reno

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

Topsoil, Mulch & Sand top dress.

Call Mike 604-671-3312 expertlawnmanagement.com

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

DHALIWAL GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING

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

A MAID 2 CLEAN

FINANCIAL SERVICES

All Your Cleaning Needs

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

778-883-4262 E & M MAINTENANCE WINDOW WASHING

LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

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

Eric 604-541-1743

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COMPUTER SERVICES

GARDENING

ELECT SERVICES

damaged concrete. Ken 604-307-4923

DETAILED EUROPEAN CLEANING.

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

Volunteer support is required for a variety of roles May 13 - 15, 2016 with event set-up, event-night support and event tear-down. Must be 19+.

CLEANING SERVICES

I HAVE a home cleaning business in beautiful White Rock (only). I use non-toxic cleaners and am a nonsmoker. The cost is $25/hour, two hour min. (778)294-8996 email: cap_cookie@hotmail.com Carol

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To Apply Please E-mail Resume To blair.gwilson@telus.net Or Fax: 604-873-0919

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

One visit will convince you of her amazing gift to guide you into the future. Solve all Problems of Life. IMMEDIATE RESULTS

100% GUARANTEED

APPLIANCE REPAIRS Peace Arch Appliance

Palm - Tarot Card - Crystal Ball

WHERE DO YOU TURN

WAREHOUSE WORKER

Opportunity available for career advancement!

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Metrie has a F/T opportunity avail. for Graveyard or Afternoon shifts, 40hrs./wk with our growing company. Experience is an asset. Must be career driven to join our dynamic team! Competitive Wages & Benefits! Fax resume: 604-888-5242 E-mail: Marcello.Fortuna @metrie.com

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Looking for 3 experienced landscapers. Pruning & weed spraying exp. an asset. Must be reliable, hard working, and have a positive attitude. Min 2 yrs exp. Room for advancement. Drivers lic. an asset. Serving Surrey, Delta, Langley & White Rock areas. Please call our office at 604538-4599 or Garry 604-250-8606 - we will try you out for 2 days.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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

10% off with this ad

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

20% off Regular Lawn Maint. Comm/Res, Free Estimates.

Call Joe 604-220-4442

SCOTGUARD ELECTRICAL LTD.

Excavators, Backhoes, Bobcats & Dump Trucks for hire

Expert In Electrical Repairs & Troubleshooting • Panel Upgrades • Reno’s * Guart. Work * Licensed * Bonded * BBB Approved ~ No job too small ~

TOPSOIL & GRAVEL

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FENCING

SUPREME HEDGES

DEAD LEVEL CONSTRUCTION. COMPLETE FENCING ($500 min.) Bob 604-830-1322 www.deadlevel.ca BBB Accredited Member

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

FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

*Seniors Disc. *Insured *28 yrs.

Jay 604-857-1959

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

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

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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 Friday, February 5, 2016 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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ATLAS Copco Thiessen is looking for a Production Worker for the evening shift, 5 pm - 5 am. Mon, Tues, Wed. Experience in painting, grinding, drilling, forklift, overhead crane, preferred. Mechanically inclined. Good command of the English language. We want a team player who is quality and safety focused. Please email your resume to janice.moult@ca.atlascopco.com

GARDENING

.A Ram Gardening All Lawn care, Free Estimates, Lawn Cuts, Aerating, Weeding, Hedge Trimming, Pruning, Moss Control, Bark MulchCall Paul (778)316-3054

MUSHROOM MANURE Delivery or pick up Surrey location Covered Storage.

604-644-1878 . Need Cash? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. SnapCarCash. 604-777-5046

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KIDS AND ADULTS NEEDED FOR CARRIER ROUTES

7979 Vantage Way, Delta, V4G 1A6

Pressroom Helpers/ Stackers We have several openings for Press Helpers/ Stackers at our Delta location. Preference given to those with experience in this field, but is not necessary. Shifts are 12 hours/3 shifts per week or 9.5 hours/4 shifts per week. Must be willing to work nights and weekends. References required. Starting wage is $14.31/hr. Interested applicants should email their resume and references to Linda Wischoff at: lwischoff@blackpress.ca Competition closes: February 10, 2016 We thank all those who are interested in this position, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Papers are delivered right to your door. No need to insert flyers either! Deliver 2x a week, after school, Wednesdays and Fridays. Call the Circulation Department at 604 542-7434 Route Number Boundaries Number of Papers 17002220 18101407 18101411 18101414 18102512 18103607 18103622 18103629 18105804 18107011

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Simon 604-230-0627 GUTTER & ROOF CLEANING Moss Removal. WCB 20 Years Exp. 604-341-5831

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

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HANDYPERSONS

HOME REPAIR, CARPENTRY & DESIGN

✔ Minor electrical & plumbing ✔ Painting ✔ Baseboard ✔ Fence & Drywall Repairs ✔ Custom woodwork ✔AutoCAD design specialist

Helping Seniors My Specialty 604 - 916 - 0739

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HANDYPERSONS

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

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EXP. CARPENTER / HANDYMAN All types of work! No job too small! Over 20 yrs exp! Ed 778-888-8603

BBB, WCB & LIABILITY Cell 604-837-6699

Honest, reliable, quality work at good prices. Fully insured.

RUBBISH REMOVAL

One Call Does it ALL

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

MOVING?

START TO FINISH CONTRACTING

New Italian made Knee Brace. Size 40-41. Cost $200. Selling for $65 Call: (604)535-8199

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Vincent 543-7776 GEE-BEE Ent.Ltd Best Quality and Service in House Painting. New and Repaints. Drywall Repairs.Carpentry Repairs. Fast and Reliable Service.George cell#604-813-5057

FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1973

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From $45/Hr.

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls

Cloverdale High Performance paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.

1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1-3 Men

CONTRACT OR HOURLY FREE ESTIMATES 28 YEARS IN BUSINESS

Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

Per Molsen 604-575-1240

604-537-4140

SUNDECKS

on re-painting or

604 - 720 - 2009

European Quality Workmanship

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20% discount

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

Repairs & Reno’s, Sundecks & Additions, New Homes

MISC. FOR SALE

WHEELCHAIR - Large 22” In very good condition. Call to make an offer at: 604-531-6502.

3 rooms $299

MIRACLE MOVING

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR

560

GENEROUS Prices Paid for Antiques & Fine Art, Collectibles, Silver, Furniture, Vintage lighting etc. Est. 1990 We purchase for collectors & the film industry. We make House calls & free evaluations. Call David 604 716 8032. www.britishfineartandantiques.ca

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373B

TILING

A-1 Ceramics, Marble, Glass blocks Install/Repair. Res./Comm. 20 yrs exp. Peter’s Tile 604-209-0173

374

TREE SERVICES TREE BROTHERS SPECIALIST

PLUMBING

Tree Removal/Topping/Spiral Thinning/Hedge Trimming/Stump Grinding. Free Estimates. WCB/Fully Insured

329 PAINTING & DECORATING • Painting • Renovations • Repairs

Have Unwanted Firearms? Have unwanted or inherited firearms in your possession? Don’t know how to dispose of them safely and legally? Contact Wanstalls and we will come and pick them up and pay you fair value for them. Wanstalls has been proudly serving the Lower Mainland firearms community since 1973. We are a government licensed firearms business with fully certified verifiers, armorers and appraisers.

Call today to set up an appointment 604-467-9232

Wanstalls Tactical & Sporting Arms

WE BUY RECORDS & BOOKS Hemingway’s 33765 Essendene Ave. Abbotsford ~ 604-855-1894

CRESTWOOD MANOR

1321 Foster St. 1 Bdrm $905/mo IN WELL MAINTAINED NEWLY UPDATED BUILDING. Heat, hot water and secured u/g parking stalls included. No pets, No smoking.

Call: 604-363-4631

www.paintitﬁxit.ca

PETS 477

REAL ESTATE 633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

PETS

.604.536.2216 www.bhserviceplumbing.org

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Close to Crescent Beach, park and transit, easy transit to White Rock shopping, N/S N/P. Pick your floor and rent. 1st - $766; 2nd - $794; 3rd- $821; 4th - $838. Call Lisa to view-604-538-9669 www.kiwanisparkplace.com

~ Fir Apartments ~ 1455 Fir St WHITE ROCK 1 Bdrm units avail now Heat & hot wtr incl. Swimming pool & rec room On site mgr

.Hugh & McKinnon Rentals 604-541-5244.

741

OFFICE SPACES

Call 604-536-0379

*ROSEMARY CENTRE 3388 Rosemary Hts Cres. 2nd ﬂoor ofﬁce space 301 sq/ft

White Rock - 1371 Fir St.

*WHITE ROCK SQUARE 1480 Foster Street 519 sq/ft & 647 sq/ft 604-536-5639 to view/rates

HILLCREST VILLA 2 Bdrm ~ 2nd Floor Corner Unit. $985/mo **Strictly NO SMOKING building, suite or balcony**

750

Heat & Hot water incl No elevator - 7 Unit building No Pets. Adult Oriented.

Executive South Surrey

WHITE ROCK; 2 Bdrm Penthouse ste, freshly painted, Mar 1st. $1375. Also 14884 North Bluff Res. clean, bright 1 bdrm suite, $900. Both incl heat/water, prkg, storage & balcony NP/N/S. Call: (604)360-1403

$1,875 incls. utils. Avail. 604-833-0342

White Rock newly reno’d 1 bdrm Incl heat h/water & basic cable. Avail Mar 1. Sorry N/P, N/S. $925/mo. 604-538-8408

SOUTH SURREY Behind Choices Market Fully renovated 700sf. Bright 1 bdrm. 1 full bath. New paint, new kitchen, new laminate floors. Gas Stove. Carpet in bedroom. Lots of storage. Private entry. Lots of parking. In suite front load W/D. S/S appliances. $900 incls. utils. Available February 15. No pets! N/S Close to transit, amenities and Hwy. 99 Call: 604-488-9161

WHITE ROCK; Private entry, small patio, ocean view. Clean & cozy 2 bdrm. Avail Mar 1st. $950/mo. N/S. Call: 604-538-8408. WHITE ROCK. Sunny & bright 1 bdrm suite. Inc heat & prkg. NS/NP Avail. now. 604-535-0925

WHITE ROCK SUNSET VILLA

SUITES, LOWER

2 blks. from Peace Portal Golf Course. Beautiful Brand new. 1,250sf. 2 bdrms. walk out. 1 Full bath w/ heated floors. Insuite lndry. & D/W. Gas stove. 9ft. ceilings. H/W floors. N/P N/S Garage parking. Avail. Feb. 1.

(604)536-8428

EXTRA INCOME Classiﬁed ads are a direct line to extra income. Somewhere there is a buyer for the things you no longer want or need. 604-575-5555

OFFICE/RETAIL

SOUTH SURREY new 2 bdrm suite $1150/mo. Brand new appls, lndry, nr amenities. NP/NS. 604-689-3992 or: europecos@hotmail.com S.Surrey 2 bdrm new bsmt ste, avail now. $1050 incl utils, cbl, ldry, wifi. 604-531-4820, 604-783-9713

Large 1 Bedroom D/W in unit. Concrete building.

TRANSPORTATION

$950 incls. HEAT & H/W. 1 block from Semiahmoo Mall. Available January 1

818

CARS - DOMESTIC

Call for appt to view 778.878.0782

707 APARTMENT FURNISHED

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 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

Clean, cozy 1 bdrm apts.

We make housecalls!

Jerry, 604-500-2163

604-889-8424

Commercial • Residential

KIWANIS PARK PLACE 12850 26th Ave. Surrey 55+ Crescent Beach

hemibooks@yahoo.com

$25 Off with this Ad

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UTILITIES INCLUDED. NS/NP

MISC. WANTED

PRISM PAINTING CO.

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

www.starttoﬁn.ca

DINING ROOM SUITE. Like new. Table with 3 extra leafs. 4 Straight chairs & 2 arm chairs. Includes china cabinet with drawers and cupboards. Open to offers. Please call 604-542-5440.

563

www.BBmoving.ca

Licensed, Insured, WCB

FURNITURE

Almost for free! (778)997-5757

RENE’S SPRAY & BRUSH PAINTING 778-855-5361 Danish Quality

604-536-6620

Call Blake or Brian (604)816-1653

EXTRA CHEAP JUNK RUBBISH REMOVAL

REPAINT SPECIALIST

B & B MOBILE SERVICES

D interior & exterior reno’s D rot repair & restoration D Decks D Fences & much more. * Free estimates.

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

Doors, Casings, Walls, Baseboards, Ceiling Repairs - Painting. Finishing available. rene.s@telus.net

1-4 Bedroom • Internals •• Small & Big Moves • Internals SingleItems Items •• Packing •• Single Packing Supplies Supplies s r

548

Member of Better Business Bureau

WCB INSURED

UNDER $200

RATTAN: large, white 4 pce patio set with cushions. Good condition. $140. Call: 604-535-8189.

1 Room-$89/Rm Incl Benjamin Moore Paint. Dave, 604-614-3416

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

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

Swimming Pool & All Amenities.

DRESSER; Large 6 drawer Ikea dresser, dark colour, $80. Call: (604)535-8199

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

LANDSCAPING

MOVING & STORAGE

ACTIVE SENIOR 1 Bdrm & 2 Bdrms. Well maintained Concrete High Rise in White Rock close to shopping.

MOVING: Electric Motors, 2 Jacuzzi Pumps, Under Counter Freezer. Please call: (604)531-7740

311 MASONRY & BRICKWORK

320

HOMES FOR RENT

Homelife Pen. Property 604-536-0220

A1 BATH RENO’S. Bsmt Suites, Drywall, Patios, Plumbing, Siding, Fencing, Roofing, Landscaping, etc. Joe 604-961-9937.

BRICKSTONEMASONRYLTD.COM Family owned and operated 40 years experience All types of brick and stonework Free estimate call Dick 604-230-9457

736

4 SOLID HEAVY MAPLE CHAIRS, New condition. $40 each. Call: (604)535-8199

countourpainting@yahoo.ca

HOME REPAIRS

UNDER $100

2 Wheel foldable HANDICAP WALKER like new, $60. Also canes available. Call: (604)535-8199

604-657-0658

288

APARTMENT/CONDO

Call 604-538-5337

523

Call us for a Free Estimate and Add Real Value to Your Home.

706

RENTALS

BURIAL PLOTS

Valley View Sry Heritage Garden 2 SxS PLOTS. Valued $7800/ea. Offer $4800/ea. 604-535-6868

More than 30 Years Experience of True Craftsmanship

Taylored Landscape Maintenance and Design. Lawn, garden and landscape maintenance. Spring cleanup specials. 604 442 6749

Interior & Exterior. Additions, Repairs & Strata Improvements. Also fences, decks, sheds, garages & wood planters. 604-690-3327

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

✭ 604-312-7674 ✭ ✭ 604-507-4606 ✭ 356

APPLIANCES

RENTALS

Peace Arch Appliance

Furnaces, Boilers, Hot Water Heating, Hotwater Tanks, Drain/Duct Cleaning & Plumbing Jobs.

Interior & Exterior Painting Commercial & Residential Crown Moulding Installation

300

VECTOR RENO’S

506

520

Bathroom repairs, reno’s, taps + sink, shower, tiling, ﬂooring laminate. Painting, drywalling, basement reno’s, door & window trim, baseboard, back splashes, cabinets, range hoods, fence & deck repair + replace, pressure washing & more. Call Robert 778-227-7779

“ Let’s us ﬁx what someone else tried to ﬁx. “

PLUMBING

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

A Gas Fitter ✭ Plumber

Ticketed Painter. N/S. In Business 25 Yrs. A+ Rating

Handyman from Newfoundland

FULL RENOVATIONS Including Kitchens, Bathrooms, Man Caves & Basement Suites

338

AJM PAINTING

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

DEAD LEVEL Construction Ltd. Complete Home Reno’s, Additions, Shops/Garages - from start to ﬁnish Suite Legalization Specialist WE DO IT ALL! www.deadlevel.ca Call Bob at 604-830-1322 BBB Accredited Member

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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.

WHITE ROCK Unobstructed Ocean view, opposite the pier. Large open plan. Fully Furnished apt. incls. all utils. cable, WIFI, 5 appli. D/W, insuite lndry. 2 car parking. $1350 all inclusive. Avail. March 1. Min. 6 mos. lease required. N/P N/S. Just Bring Your Clothes. 604-541-2565

1991 BUICK PARK AVE, white, 4 dr sedan, 219,000 kms, great shape. $1500 firm. 604-538-4883

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

SHELL BUSEY’S Home Improvements

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

“OVER 30 YEARS IN HOME IMPROVEMENTS” DEAL WITH A COMPANY YOUR FAMILY CAN TRUST!

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

www.mpbconstruction.com

ALL RENOVATIONS** HOMES, TOWNHOUSES & CONDOS

CALL TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE at.....

www.askshell.com

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

Serving the Lower Mainland

604.542.2236

#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle REMOVAL ~~ ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT ~~ $$$ PAID FOR SOME. 604.683.2200

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Friday, February 5, 2016 Peace Arch News

Mountainview Wellness Centre Speaker: Dr Allison Patton

Wednesday February 10th, 2016

Facial Rejuvenation

Acupuncture and CGF (Concentrated Growth Factors) 3566 King George Blvd LIMITED SEATING Please RSVP 604.538.8837 www.mountainviewwellnesscentre.ca