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Customers, staff evacuated as police cordon off area in Newton

Bank standoff after report of robbery Heavily armed Mounties trained their weapons on a bank in Newton Tuesday morning, in what appeared to be a standoff with a robber. Police received a report of a bank robbery at the TD Canada Trust just east of King George Boulevard on 72 Avenue at about 8:30 a.m. By the time officers arrived, customers and staff had been evacuated. Few details were available at Peace Arch News press time, however, a news release

issued by Surrey RCMP just after 9:30 a.m. described “an unfolding police incident.” A witness at the scene described an eerie silence in the typically bustling area, and estimated 30 police cars surrounded the bank. He reported seeing one officer with a 12-gauge shotgun, another with either an M-16 or M4 Carbine and at least one sniper lining their sights on the building. Police cautioned the public to stay out of the area, much of which was behind yellow

police tape, until the situation was resolved. Roads were closed in the immediate area, including 72 Avenue from King George Boulevard to 138 Street, and nine bus routes were detoured. “Unfolding updates will be made as they are available,” the release states. Anyone with information is asked to contact the RCMP at 604-599-0502. Visit www.peacearchnews.com for updates. – Black Press

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Police surround a bank in Newton.

Residential rollover Surrey firefighters help out in the 15500-block of 18 Avenue Saturday after a large trailer being towed by a heavy truck rolled over in the front yard of a house under construction. No one was hurt in the mishap, which occurred around 3:30 p.m. while the truck operator was negotiating a turn on soft ground. Boaz Joseph photo

Developer reduces height of proposed building to eight storeys

Limited support from council for Nichol Road redo Melissa Smalley Staff Reporter

A proposed eight-storey condo development 10 blocks west of White Rock’s town centre – which replaces a previously withdrawn application for a 15-storey tower in the same location – received little support from council Monday. A new, “scaled-back” application for the three-lot property at North Bluff and Nichol

roads was recently submitted to the city, according to staff, who provided a preliminary look at plans at Monday’s land use and planning committee meeting. The application – made by Texor Homes Inc. – proposes an eight-storey, 81-unit development (including apartments and townhouses) with a “small commercial component” on the ground floor. The initial 15-storey application – received

by the city last May – was met with opposition from residents, who spoke out against the proposal at a public-information meeting in August. Many in opposition pointed to the location outside of White Rock’s town centre, which is designated as high-density in the city’s Official Community Plan. The following month, the developer withdrew the application; vice-president of Texor

Homes Inc. Howard Steiss told Peace Arch News at the time he hoped to “come up with a solution that meets the needs of the community.” While the report this week was presented for informational purposes only, council took the opportunity to weigh in on the proposal, with three members saying the height was not suitable for the neighbourhood. i see page 2

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Nurses union opposes cost-saving shift in resources

Community beds replace hospital beds Jeff Nagel Black Press

Fraser Health will close 80 hospital beds across the region – including some at Peace Arch Hospital – this spring, as it simultaneously opens up hundreds of new residential care beds and embarks on a long-awaited shift of aging patients out of hospitals and back into local communities. The strategy has been years in the works and is culminating now as 400 residential beds are set to come on stream across the region. “This will happen over the next six months,” Fraser Health spokesperson Tasleem Juma said. “As those residential care beds come available, we’ll be able to move people into them and slowly the reductions will happen.” Beds will be cut at 10 hospitals – all of them except Delta and Fraser Canyon. Juma did not have specifics on exactly how many beds will be affected at each hospital. The reductions work out to less than three per cent of Fraser’s 3,000 total hospital acutecare beds. Fraser officials hope the shift into the community will ultimately mean better, more appropriate care for those patients, as well as fewer people clogging hospital beds and less ER congestion.

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Ninety-two of 400 complex-care beds are bound for Evergreen Campus in White Rock. “What we’re hearing is people want to go home and they want to go back into their communities,” Juma said. Juma maintained the region will see a net increase in combined residential and acutecare beds and a net increase in jobs as more support staff are being deployed for community care. Ten new hospice beds are also being opened.

The 400 new residential complex-care beds opening are split between four projects in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Surrey and White Rock at a cost of $34.5 million to Fraser. Ninety-two of those beds are part of the under-construction project on the Evergreen Campus in White Rock, at 1500 Oxford St. Fraser Health has long pursued a “home is best” long-range strategy to decongest

hospitals but that took on renewed urgency in 2013 when Health Minister Terry Lake ordered a review after the health region repeatedly failed to stay within its budget. “Care in the community is certainly less expensive than hospital care,” Juma acknowledged. “The long-term benefit is we will see those gains in the future.” B.C. Nurses Union president Gayle Duteil opposes the plan to close beds, saying hospitals are already heavily congested before the planned shift in resources. “Last week we saw a record-high number of patients waiting for beds in wards,” Duteil said. “Some patients were waiting in the ER for upwards of four hours just to be triaged. That is not safe patient care.” She questioned whether enough nurses are working in community care to handle the new patients. Juma agreed hospital emergency departments are busy right now, partly because of higher winter volumes. “We are going to ensure the support in the community is there before we start reducing those bed numbers.” Fraser Health’s latest report card shows the region continues to far underperform its targets on how long patients stay in hospital, as well as key measures of ER congestion.

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A discussion on the upcoming federal budget, moderated by Fleetwood-Port Kells MP Ken Hardie (below), attracted more than 100 to the White Rock Community Centre Saturday.

Rail relocation ‘makes all the sense in the world’: MP

Trains, housing, jobs dominate federal concerns Rail relocation and affordable housing dominated discussions at an event Saturday that offered Peninisula residents the chance to chime in on the next federal budget. The event, hosted at the White Rock Community Centre by the South Surrey-White Rock Federal Liberal Association, drew an “enthusiastic and very engaged” crowd of more than 100, according to association president Bill Brooks. “Not bad for a Saturday afternoon in the rain,” Brooks said, noting feedback forms collected from

attendees are being delivered to the federal finance minister this week.

Discussions were moderated by MP Ken Hardie – one of four Liberals elected in Surrey’s five ridings – who touched several times upon the “challenging” economic circumstances the country faces. Several in the crowd brought up relocating the rail line away from the White Rock/South Surrey waterfront, which Hardie – who sits on the Transport, Infrastructure and Communities subcommittee – said “makes all the sense in the world.” “The only thing is… we have to have an open, honest and transparent process for the people who

live along that corridor,” the Fleetwood-Port Kells MP said. “Gone are the days when any government can just simply bulldoze its way through and do what it wants.” The issue of unaffordable real estate – which one speaker said was “driving the young ones out of the city” – was also brought up by several in attendance, with suggestions that Canada look at the Australian taxation model with regards to foreign housing investments. Additional topics of discussion included youth mental health concerns, the Trans-Pacific Partner-

ship, replacement of the Massey Tunnel and job opportunities for those who are hearing impaired. Liberal Judy Higginbotham, who lost to Conservative Dianne Watts in last fall’s federal election in South Surrey-White Rock, delivered opening comments. Brooks told Peace Arch News Monday that although Saturday’s event was organized by the Liberal association, “any and all political stripes” were in attendance. Brooks also said the local Liberal association will likely hold similar events in other areas of the riding. – Melissa Smalley

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levy announced weeks after the election in 2014 will also remain Surrey’s taxes are going up by in place this year. However, almost $90, as the city has given council has chosen to rename it early endorsement to its five-year a capital levy, which will allow it financial plan. to be used on any capital project. City councillors met as the Finance committee chair Tom finance committee last Wednes- Gill has conday to discuss a budget for this sistently said year that calls for $88.30 in new he’s extremely taxes and levies. As Peace Arch reluctant to News reported in January, the cut back on the city is planning a 3.9 per cent tax city’s ambitious hike, which will be $70.28 for the capital proaverage home worth $671,000. gram. Projects In addition, Surrey is increas- in the works ing a road levy by one per cent include a new – an added $18.02 per average North Surrey Anita Huberman household – bringing the levy to arena ($45 mil- Board of trade $128 for next year. The levy was lion), ice rinks introduced in 2007 as a tempo- in Cloverdale ($30 million), recrary five-year measure. It has not reation and library facilities in only remained, but increased by Clayton ($40 million) and about one per cent annually since then. $10 million for the next phase of The city has also endorsed a the museum in Cloverdale. 3.9-per-cent increase in fees and Cost pressures on the city this charges, such as business and dog year were significant. licences and recreation centre fees. It’s the first year Surrey will In Surrey’s last five-year finan- pay for a full year of newly hired cial plan, council aimed to hike RCMP officers. The cost for that property taxes by 2.9 per cent alone will be $15 million. this year. The current plan bumps On Feb. 10, Surrey council that up by one per cent. committed to hiring 16 more Utilities, including garbage, police officers this year, who will sewer and water, will increase by arrive in October. $27.50 per home – half of which In addition, Surrey is hiring is a result of Metro Vancouver four more bylaw officers and increases. another senior position at the A $100 recreation and culture Surrey Fire Department. Black Press

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Questioning city’s bright idea

arlier this month, the City of Surrey announced it will spend $11 million over the next five years upgrading street lights to LED, joining the legion of municipalities the world over that are also making the switch. While the move to 28,000 LEDs will save the city approximately $1 million a year once the conversion is complete, those annual savings could come at a price that’s difficult to calculate. The LED lights consume less power than sodium lights and are less costly to maintain. They’re also brighter. The city’s news release – issued Feb. 2, Groundhog Day, a daylight-inspired event to be sure – claims the LED lights make it easier for motorists to see pedestrians and signs, and reduces eyestrain and fatigue for drivers. That’s welcome news in a city that has seen a string of serious and fatal vehicle-pedestrian collisions in the past month. Increased visibility will no doubt help increase driver and pedestrian awareness at intersections. However, where the LED lights go, it seems a litany of complaints follows. In other jurisdictions, LED street lights aren’t exactly winning over fans when it comes to getting a good night’s sleep, or feeling safe from crime. Critics point out that blue-rich LED light at night can zap the production of melatonin, a hormone that helps regulate the body’s circadian rhythms of sleeping and waking up, a side-effect that – at the very least – will send insomniacs in search of blackout blinds. Other complaints suggests LED lamps can leave patches of sidewalks and streets unlit, making neighbourhoods and cityscapes seem less well-lit and secure than intended. LEDs only provide directional light, and as such, can’t produce a soft glow that emanates in all directions, resulting in sharp shadows. Others say the white-blue light changes the perception of their streets at night, making them feel cold and unwelcoming. Alternatives such as yellow-white LED lights create a warmer ambience, but aren’t quite as energy efficient. According to the City of Surrey, these concerns can and will be addressed. Once installed, the city will have the ability to dim – or brighten – the new lights, depending on need and the situation. It will take at least a decade to cover the installation costs through energy savings, according to the city’s own calculations. As such, it will be quite a while before we find an answer to an important question – is the city’s plan one that seems bright on paper, but perhaps not quite as bright in reality? Only in time will the answer become clear.

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hanges to the ambulance service, arrive in under nine minutes. announced on Feb. 5 by the B.C. BCEHS executive vice-president Linda Emergency Health Services, Lupini said that new ambulances and should prove beneficial to residents in more staff are only part of the answer Surrey and Delta. to improving response times. BCEHS is A total of eight new looking at a number of ways to ambulances are being added, speed up response times. Among Frank Bucholtz and 34 paramedics are being the most important is to reduce hired. the amount of time paramedics Three of the eight new wait in hospital emergency ambulances will be based in rooms to hand over incoming Surrey, and none of them will patients. be based in Vancouver. The For these waiting times to be City of Vancouver, with its reduced, hospitals, particularly in high concentration of health the FHA, need to make reforms institutions, has long been wellto how they deal with patients served by the ambulance service. in the emergency departments. The BCEHS has recognized that This will not be easy. Wait times it is the fast-growing regions in the busiest FHA hospitals around the city that need help often stretch out for many hours. the most. Lupini also says a number Thus Langley and Abbotsford will also of calls that are currently made to the get two new ambulances each, while ambulance service can be redirected, the North Shore will get the eighth one. with patients dealing with a physician Meanwhile, in the Tri-City area, new over the phone, or paramedics seeing paramedics will be hired. and treating patients without taking This is a significant recognition that, them to the hospital. in fast-growing areas (mostly within Local fire departments have been Fraser Health Authority), the level of complaining about the long wait times service provided isn’t up to the highest for ambulances, as firefighters who are standards. called to medical distress calls must wait BCEHS is targeting that in 75 per cent until the ambulance arrives. This has the of calls for service, an ambulance will potential to tie up firefighters when they

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Editor: Re: Steps across the spectrum, Jan. 22 letters. I’d like to respond to this letter and come to the defence and give a voice to the younger generation. Statistics could compile a greater spectrum of information to give a more accurate explanation for the bad driving habits of all drivers collectively, giving a better snapshot of the population overall that endanger public safety. The spectrum analogy sounds rather presumptuous and political to me and puts me somewhere in the centre of a more linear perspective. The letter, however, cast the first stone to target young people who are self-centred and further speculates their inattention will inevitably result in an accident. Saying young people are more likely to be presumptuous and careless may have some truth and we’ve all been young, regardless of our years. There is no excuse for irresponsibility, but young people don’t cause accidents – inattention causes accidents. In a discussion on consideration as opposed to carelessness or even presumption, it would be more realistic to include a comprehensive age group. Differences in age shouldn’t be disparaged as polar opposites in that age-spectrum analogy. I agree inattention is an important subject and should be treated seriously. There are so many distractions and making that the subject of a conversation may be a more constructive approach. Passing judgment on young people for a lack of appropriate driving etiquette or for pedestrian safety shouldn’t be limited to a particular age group. All drivers in general have an increased responsibility to police their own actions while in control of a motor vehicle; a person’s age should not be a testimony to good or bad driving habits. There can be many contributing factors other than age responsible for inattention. I’m pretty sure drivers of all ages and driving abilities are guilty of cellphone use. In my opinion, questioning a person’s integrity as associated with their age is as relative as making any prejudicial statement, which in any such instance would have a negative outcome for any target audience, in this instance young people. The words on the street here are consideration and self awareness – two human qualities to live by. It’s true that thoughtless actions can have an unfortunate consequence. Everyone wants to have a sense of security while enjoying a walk and equally an act of courtesy is disarming. We have to remember, while security is something we unfortunately have to police, courtesy is a social grace and, more favourably, it is absolutely voluntary. Courtesy is a kindness to experience and not an opportunity to fault another. Richard Palatinus, White Rock

Editor: I have just taken a walk along the waterfront and witnessed for the first time the almost complete denudation of the slope on the ‘hump’ (1950 agreement cited in clearcut work, Dec. 18). So let me get this straight: the removal of almost all of the trees will actually improve slope stability? Gee, what rock have I been living under all these years? Jim Armstrong, Surrey

Divergent leadership Editor: Re: Looking back on Harper, Jan 6 column; Show some respect for past PM, Jan. 20 letters. I applaud columnist Tom Fletcher and letter-writer L. Young for their perceptive comments on our prime ministers, Stephen Harper’s tenure and currently Justin Trudeau. Many of my friends and I saw Harper as a quiet, rather retiring figure who often walked away from the spotlight rather than into it. However, we had great respect for his dignity and wise decisions. After the recent reversal of Bill C-377 (Tories continue to defend Hiebert’s bill, Feb. 10), who is going

to hold union management and First Nations’ leaders accountable for the funding they receive from their members or the government. We have seen First Nations people crying out for decent water and sewer systems while revelations of just a few who complied with the First Nations Financial Transparency Act showed leaders who were collecting excessive funds at the expense of their people. Trudeau preached transparency to the cameras but even suspended sanctions on those who refused to comply with the act. Now we are told we are likely faced with a $90-billion deficit by the end of Trudeau’s first term. That is debt that our children and grandchildren will continue to face for years. They won’t even be able to pay off the interest with the big taxes that have to come. Compare this with Harper’s policies of balanced books and even paying off our current debt. We Canadians are so quick to forget that it was the Conservative government’s policies and good legislation governing our banking system that brought us through the 2008 financial crisis. We had worldwide respect in floundering nations, including the U.S. Again, in immigration and refugee matters, the Conservative government before the election already had promised to bring in 10,000 refugees and they put in place the screening process to ensure our safety and entry of the most vulnerable first. Enter Trudeau in front of the cameras to

take the credit for doing what the Conservatives had already put in place quietly behind the cameras. Wake up, fellow Canadians, consider the factual history and give our former PM Harper the respect he deserves for his accomplishments. You might not agree with all of them or dislike the Conservatives, but we should at least recognize the facts. Mary Bruce, White Rock

Struggles alleviated Editor: Just wanted to express my thanks to all the very thoughtful individuals that walk the streets in the White Rock/South Surrey area. Your kindness was indeed welcome. Having been confined to a wheelchair/knee walker for the past four months – thanks to a 49-yearold ski accident – I have been the recipient of many heart-warming smiles and door-opening assistance. I even had a shopper offer to help me gather my groceries, and a couple of really sweet gentlemen come to my aid as I struggled to load the knee walker into the trunk of my car. To all you Good Samaritans, I just wanted you to know how much I appreciated your consideration and how heartwarming it was to have your help. Your actions really did make a difference. Susan Potzold, White Rock

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A highly uncivilized money grab Editor: After an obligatory recent visit to Peace Arch Hospital in White Rock – and spending quite a bit of money on the every-hungry parking meters surrounding it – I noticed a huge parking lot between 16 and 18 avenues without a single car parked on it. Many signs threatened “Fraser Health permit parking only”. I believe there should not be paid parking around a hospital – any hospital – period! Nobody in his right mind wants to spend time in a hospital, but many unfortunately have to do so for no frivolous reasons. Most of us are well aware that an appointment of any kind to a hospital can take from 15 minutes if one is really lucky, to many hours if one is not. Needless to say, nobody wants to stay longer than is absolutely necessary in a hospital. We the taxpayers should not have to stuff the blasted meters when illness, accident, emergency or death sends us to a hospital, and even doctor-prescribed tests or exams, as well as visits to a loved one in hospital, should not be used as another money grab by the

city. If we live in a civilized society, I call this highly uncivilized. White Rock is already charging Surreyites and tourists to death while shopping or using its restaurants, and it is no wonder a lot of people now prefer eating out in Surrey. To charge sick people who need to go to the hospital for parking is pretty pathetic. It is not like we have plenty of public transportation that will get us from A to B – or to PAH, in this case – so maybe it is time for both mayors to give up the paid parking with its much-reviled parking fines around a place where sadly enough all of us need to go sometime. If you agree, write your municipal honchos and let’s do away with the absurd meters and expensive parking lots around the hospital. A protest en masse may have our elected municipal officials listen to us for a change! Or we may be faced next with a fee to enter the urban forests. M. M. Keij, Surrey

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Semiahmoo Secondary students Emerson Hsieh, Tina Zheng and John Jiang co-founded the Thinking Sprout Society, that works to increase access to education for impoverished children in China and India.

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outh Surrey teen John Jiang knows he’s fortunate to live the life he leads – in a comfortable home with access to everything he needs, including education. At the same time, the Grade 11 student knows he’s no different than kids less fortunate, like those he’s visited in rural Zhuanghe, China, who live in homes with minimal furniture and an unstable income. “We’re both students, we both have dreams of our future,” Jiang said. A desire to help students in developing countries whose families are struggling financially access education was the driving motivation behind creation of the Thinking Sprout Society.

Founded by Jiang and fellow Semiahmoo Secondary students Tina Zheng and Emerson Hsieh, the society – which started with fewer than 10 members and now boasts nearly 30 – works to raise awareness and funds to help impoverished students access school supplies. “We believe that education’s for everyone and we believe that education is crucial… for a country to grow,” Jiang said. “If they are uneducated, they don’t have the knowledge to pursue for their careers.” One donation co-ordinated by society member Aleza Zheng provided 30 backpacks, 1,000 pencils, more than 200 notebooks and other supplies to an elementary school in Yingde, Guangdong. Funds were also used to purchase

stationery. In addition to supporting children in China, the society has partnered with Dalit Freedom Network Canada, an international network that Jiang said “helps provide children who are classified as ‘untouchable’ in the caste system in India access to education.” Thinking Sprout Society’s first event, in February last year – following its incorporation in October 2014 – raised nearly $1,500, and Jiang said further events have pushed the total past $2,000. They’re hoping to boost it by at least another $500 at an event next week in the Turnbull Gallery at the South Surrey Art & Recreation Centre (14601 20 Ave.). The Feb. 26 event, TS Coffee

House, 5-8 p.m., is to include music and comedy entertainment, raffle draws and refreshments. Jiang said he can’t imagine living one day in such conditions as he witnessed in rural China during his visits. But what he saw is enough to keep him motivated to help. “I feel like I’m using my limited power to make some changes in the world,” he said. “I can’t say what I’m doing is making a huge difference, but it’s certainly making a difference. “That’s the power I have myself.” Coffee House tickets are a $5 donation to the society; each includes a raffle ticket. For more information, visit www. thinkingsproutsociety.com or phone 604722-4985

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Surrey RCMP to host series of safety meetings Surrey RCMP is once again hosting a series of Neighbourhood Safety Meetings throughout the city. Starting Feb. 17, the meetings are aimed at giving citizens tools and information they can use to boost safety in their own communities. A similar initiative last year was “wellreceived,” Supt. Shawn Gill said in a news release. “(It) demonstrated that residents were

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February 18th, 2016, noon at the Ocean Park Community Hall, 1577 – 128th Street, Ocean Park Village. Lunch is available for $6 per person. The award for 2015 Ocean Park Business Person of the Year will be presented at the meeting. I’m stepping down as the Ocean Park Business association president. I’d like to thank everyone I’ve met during the last four years for their support and friendship. I’ve enjoying connecting with the local businesses and communities through the monthly editorial that I’ve been privileged to write. I wish you all health and happiness and look forward to seeing you in Ocean Park Village! We’re looking for nominations for positions open on the executive team for President, Vice President, Communications/ Social Media, Membership and secretary. Those interested in joining the team please get in touch with any of the current Business Association executives listed on our website www. oceanparkvillage.com. The AGM will be followed by a short regular meeting. We look forward to seeing you at the AGM!

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White Rock Elementary leaders collects supplies

Efforts help overseas students A tradition of helping kids overseas get the tools they need to learn has resulted in more than 4,000 school-supply items being collected at White Rock Elementary. The fundraiser, in its third year and led by the school’s Grade 7 Global Leadership Group, will benefit children in countries including Kenya and Cambodia, parent Lara Pai said. Pai, whose aunt works with organizations including Hope International and Compassion Resources, said students have donated more than 7,000 items to the cause since the effort began. “This time we raised over 4,037 school supplies including 2023 pencils,” Pai said by email. “No child should have to learn math Contributed photo or spelling with a stick in the sand – those that actually get to a White Rock Elementary Global Leadership students show off the thousands of pencils and other school supplies they collected for students in countries including Kenya and Cambodia. school and have enough to eat.”

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WorldServe Thrift is not your typical thrift store. Not by a long shot. Sure, it has all the thrift store essentials. It accepts items on a donation basis, and then sells them at affordable prices. But that’s where the similarities end. When someone donates an item, explains store manager Melody Jobse, it sets off a chain of events that benefits everyone involved. The donator frees up space by giving away an unneeded WorldServe Team possession. The buyer gets a great deal on something they love. And then the wheels really get turning. Says Jobse, “Our sales create life-changing opportunities for people globally. That’s because our net revenue is directly applied to WorldServe Ministries’ mission-driven outreach endeavours in China, Cuba, Ethiopia, and Myanmar. Since opening the doors in 2010, over $1.2 million dollars has been directly invested. “So, your donated furniture becomes a bright future for people in Cuba who can now start micro businesses. Serviceable housewares become hope for children in Ethiopia and Myanmar who receive education on their journey out of poverty. Gently used clothing becomes a camping ministry for migrant children in China. Bibles for believers, support for churches, relief for victims of natural disasters they’re all part of what WorldServe does and why WorldServe Thrift exists.” More than that, WorldServe Thrift is environmentally responsible. By helping repurpose items, it keeps them from landing in the dump. It re-directs customers to proper recycling options, and it passes donation overflows to local partners such as outreach shelters, street ministries, and foster families. So, what can you find when you visit WorldServe Thrift? A new spring outfit or a great pair of shoes. Home décor and furniture, kitchen appliances, linens, household goods, books, and maybe even a rare collectible. New items arrive all the time - get the scoop on Facebook at WorldserveThrift/WhiteRock. And, with the long awaited expansion this spring, WorldServe Thrift’s clean, spacious facility will be a heck of a lot bigger too. Donate, shop, or consider volunteering and becoming part of this Canadian non-profit, faith-based charity. For more info, call the store 9AM-5PM Monday thru Saturday at 778-294-6800 or hit thriftstore@worldserve.ca. Better still, drop by at 1401 Johnston Rd.

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Barnes Wheaton General Sales Manager Eric Knight believes experience is key. “Our GM, Larry Holcroft, has 30 years experience. I have 30 years experience. There are folks in our Used Car and Parts Departments with more than that. “It comes down to the people.” And that, he says, is what his dealership is all about. People helping people. At Barnes Wheaton, says Knight, “there are no gongs or loud music blaring away, and there’s no high-pressure pitches. We’re consultants, not salespeople. “We hear constantly that when you walk into our Eric Knight store, there’s a calmness, a homey feel that you General Sales Manager won’t find just anywhere. In fact, we have visitors who come in only to have a coffee and chat. “When our owner, Greg Barnes, bought the business in 2008, he wanted to create something that would be a source of pride. And as a group, we are very proud of what we stand for.” For 2016, says Knight, Barnes Wheaton has some special surprises in store. The first is a car that costs less than $10,000. It’s the Chevy Spark - a small, efficient hatchback that’s been substantially tweaked - body, engine, and more - for the new model year. But Knight’s most proud of the completely redone 2016 Chevy Malibu. It’s a “game changer,” he says. “It’s been redesigned from the ground up and features a sleek, European-style silhouette.” Knight advises that both the new Spark and Malibu, and within the year most Chevy vehicles, will offer Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. “Basically, you plug in your phone and your car becomes your mobile device,” he says. “You can see your phone’s display on the dash. You can access apps using your voice, and it’ll even read texts to you.” And if used cars are your thing, Knight says the Barnes Wheaton difference is clear. “Most dealerships put their used cars through a safety check. But here, we recondition our used cars. For example, if the brake pads are at 50%, we change them. The dealership, says Knight, also employs a third-party analyst who checks, in real time, “where we are priced within the market. We want to show our customers the report because we are the most aggressive used car dealer in the region.”

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For close to twenty years, Delrios Restaurant in Ocean Park has been offering a friendly neighbourhood atmosphere where you can enjoy a tasty meal, amazing service and memorable dining experience night after night. The family-owned Peninsula destination features a contemporary look that will appeal to a diverse crowd of patrons, and the bar area includes several big screen TVs, making it the perfect place to catch the game with some friends while enjoying delicious, fresh food and some drinks from an inspired and varied drink menu. The beautiful summer patio offers a perfect treat for you to enjoy times with friends and family while dining al fresco. Delrios is thrilled to be offering a mouth-watering menu, Hormoz and Steve featuring an expansive selection of gluten-free dishes. Perhaps, on a recent visit, you’ve tried some of the timetested favourites such as baked tortellini alfredo or crispy calamari with tzatziki, or one of the newer favourites, including West Coast Cioppino and the delicious baked garlic prawns. As well, Delrios is committed to using only the highest-quality ingredients in all dishes. Not only do they use grass fed beef in their popular hand crafted burgers, but also in all their pastas and sauces. Longtime customers will also be familiar with Delrios’ popular lineup of gourmet pizza, which are made with top quality cheese, piled high with fresh toppings and baked to perfection. On your next visit, be sure to try one of their signature flavours, like the Crescent Beach Special, the Picante, or the Pesto Chicken- or create your own from a selection off fresh premium toppings. Delrios also has a great lineup of daily specials, including pizza specials on Monday nights, Tuesday and Thursday grass fed burger and beer specials, Pasta Night on Wednesdays, and BBQ ribs and fries on Sundays. They also offer the convenience of delivery of all your favourite menu items. As longtime members of the White Rock/South Surrey community, owners Hormoz, Kim, Chef Kevin and Manager Steve wish to thank their loyal customers new and old for their years of support. With increased competition in the area from big-name chain restaurants, it’s more important than ever for the community to support local family-owned businesses, and the owners and staff at Delrios truly appreciate the patronage from those in the Ocean Park neighbourhood and beyond. Whether you’re looking for a great ambience to enjoy dinner with family and friends, a place for romantic dinner for two or a venue for your birthday party or other special event, let Delrios provide you with ta welcoming environment, great service and outstanding food for your night out- you won’t be disappointed!

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From care aides and housekeeping to organization, help with running errands or simple companionship, Lady Bug’z Lifestyle Assistant offers a variety of services aimed at helping seniors stay comfortable and safe at home as long as possible. The help is not just for seniors, however, as the couple says Lady Bug’z services are available to anyone who needs a hand. In addition to care aides and personal assistant services, Lady Bug’z offers yard work, gardening and handyman services,home check while you’re away and even help with season preparations, such as decorating for major holidays. In addition, Lady Bugz also provides moving services and much more. “The thing that we have heard the most was how difficult it was for some seniors to live on their own and how hard it was to transition,” Anna says. For more information and a full list of Lady Bug’z Lifestyle Assistant’s Services, visit www.ladybugzbiz.com. Call 778-242-4558 for general enquiries or 604-306-0599 for questions about maintenance services.

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Today, there’s a myriad of window treatment options for the discerning homeowner some that didn’t exist even a few years ago. Many will surprise you not only with their functionality, but their esthetics and level of sophistication. If only there was a local shop that carried a thorough selection of the latest and greatest - a place you could go to see, touch, and test the slickest window coverings on the market.

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Deals World

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Deals World is celebrating its 23rd year in the community – and owner John Rotonen says the variety, and values, keep getting better. Noting the current health-consciousness of consumers, Rotonen said the store features an ever-increasing organic and natural food selection. Natural staples and treats include everything from healthy pastas to quinoa coconut bars, he said. John Rotonen And Rotonen says he is committed to growing this popular part of the operation – alongside all the other merchandise the family-owned Johnston Road business is known for, including everything from stationery items and art supplies to home decor, furniture and housewares. Rotonen, who first started in business more than 40 years ago in his native Finland, opened Deals World in 1992. The reason it’s called Deals World is obvious – Rotonen uses his expertise to source and bring in quality new merchandise from around the world, passing on huge savings to customers. It’s a great place to find a different gift or some extras for a celebration including, cards, wrap, balloons, gift bags and other party decoration ideas. And the selection at Deal’s World always reflects the season, including many ideas for Halloween, Christmas and Valentine’s Day. In addition to the basic values, occasional clearance sales to ensure stock turnover means there’s always something new to be found on Deals World’s shelves, while friendly and dedicated staff are committed to providing the best service for both new visitors and loyal regular customers. Come in today to see all that Deals World has to offer.

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You come to Save On Foods for the selection. And the prices. And the focus on BC product. And because you know their friendly staff “goes the extra mile” should you ever have a question. But at the Save On Foods South Point store located centrally just off Hwy 99 at 152nd St - there’s something else. It’s fresh and it’s fruity, and it goes great with fish or steak or just about anything, really. It’s wine - more specifically high-end BC wine - and Save On Foods South Point is ready to serve you with the largest selection of BC VQA (Vintners Quality Assurance) wine in the province. Rajan Anand, Indeed, Save On Foods South Point was the first grocery store in BC to sell wine, beginning in the Store Manager spring of 2015. And today, you’ll find 150-plus wineries represented and an impressive collection of 800-plus distinct varieties. Talk to Store Manager Rajan Anand and he’ll tell you he regularly greets visitors from across the lower mainland whom come to his store specifically for those special bottles they simply can’t find anywhere else. Talk about convenience - a one-stop shop where you can grab your dinner and your favorite red or white to go with it, all under one roof. But the convenience doesn’t end there. It goes without saying that Save On Foods is a grocery store that carries just about everything you could need or want. But the South Point location adds another perk - online shopping. Simply head to the Save On Foods website (www.saveonfoods.com), click “Shop Online,” and decide if you’d like home delivery or in-store pickup. And begin shopping. If you order before noon, you can pick up your order the same day. Save On Foods South Point is also proud to play a key role within our community. “We support over 75 different community organizations,” says Anand. That list includes such worthy causes as the Ride for the Cure Society, Peace Arch Hospital, Cops for Cancer, and the White Rock Food Bank. The store directed extra support to the latter during the severe storms during the fall of 2015. Kids are a priority. Save On Foods South Point works in a variety of ways to support local schools, with special emphasis on the Dry Grad program. And it has a strong relationship with BC Children’s Hospital, raising over $22,000 for its programs in 2015 alone. Save On Foods South Point - a proud partner in the community and the only name you need to remember for everything grocery.

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White Rock Sofa

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Whether you’re looking to refurnish your entire living room, or simply on the lookout for that final piece of custom furniture that can tie the room together, make sure to stop by White Rock Sofa. Open on the Semiahmoo Peninsula since May, the family-owned and run business is here to serve the community, and specializes in hard-to-find furniture you won’t see anywhere else. By shopping at White Rock Sofa, you’ll ensure your home looks like none other on your block. They specialize in custom furniture, and can help White Rock Sofa Mascot customers find the perfect sofa for a particular space, whether large, apartment-sized or somewhere in between – and all with made-to-order firmness, fabrics and colours.

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White Rock Sofa’s commitment to the community extends to the environment, too. The company tries to purchase its furniture from local dealers, as well as companies that are actively involved in helping reduce pollution. Mazin Furniture, Mobital, Westgate Home Imports, Vogue Designs and Deluxe Designs are just a few of the top-quality dealers whose products you can find when you walk through the doors of White Rock Sofa’s South Surrey showroom. White Rock Sofa is located at 2423 King George Blvd., and can be found online at www.wrsofa.ca

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At Zig Zag at Southpoint Boulevard you’ll find the most diverse selection of trendy clothes, footwear and accessories, without having to leave the area. The appeal of Zig Zag – a favorite among shoppers on the Peninsula for more than 20 years – extends beyond the great selection of highly sought-after brands and hard-to-find fashions. The knowledgeable and friendly staff – including Kerry Gallant longtime manager Kerry Gallant – love nothing more than helping customers find the look that suits them perfectly, and will go out of their way to make sure you’re looking better than ever in your new purchase.

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In addition to Michael Kors and Tribal clothing lines, we now sell Part Two, In Wear, Simon Chang, Gilmore and David Cline shirts. Our shoe lines include Fly London, Karston, Sweet, Vionic, Rieker, Bernie MeV, Micheal Kors and ESH, And now in store Leibeskind wallets and purses and our new jewelery line, Samkus! The store is also an exclusive dealer of Fly London, with the largest selection of Fly London in the Lower Mainland. Be sure to check out the wide assortment of accessories, including scarves, belts, tights from Hue, and to top off any outfit, an extensive jewelry collection and huge selection of reading glasses. With so many designer options to choose from, it’s no surprise residents are flocking to the boutique to satisfy their fashion needs. And the loyalty between Zig Zag staff and customers goes both ways, with staffers noting that outstanding service is a pillar of their business philosophy. Whatever style or trend you seek, the friendly staff at Zig Zag Fashions at Southpoint will help you find the perfect look so you’ll leave their store feeling your best.

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Enchanted April There are still a few chances to catch several actors well-known on the Semiahmoo Peninsula, in Langley Players’ Enchanted April, which closes this Saturday (Feb. 20) at Langley Playhouse, 4307 200 St. Dann Wilhelm, Sheila Greentree and White Rock actress Irene Rowe are featured in the play, which, director Marko Hohlbein promises, will “take you away from the rain and gloom of our West Coast winter to the Alex Browne sunshine and promise of an Italian villa.” Based on the 1920s novel by Elizabeth von Arnim, Enchanted April traces the story of a woman who seeks to escape an “empty marriage and the dreary drudgery of day-to-day life,” by travelling to the Italian Riviera. Show times are 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. For reservations, visit http:// www.langleyplayers.com/ reservations.html or buy tickets online at http://www. brownpapertickets.com/ producer/133005. Patrons may also email reservations@ langleyplayers.com or call 604534-7469.

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Nearly Neil After more than 20 years of paying tribute to legendary balladeer Neil Diamond, Bobby Bruce is as ‘Nearly Neil’ as any performer can get. Bruce brings his Nearly Neil show to the Royal Canadian Legion Crescent Branch 240 (2643 128 St.) Saturday, Feb. 20 at 8 p.m. (cocktails at 7 p.m.) and those who want to catch the show should buy tickets early – his last show at Branch 240 sold out. Highlights of his career include a 10-month tour of the U.S. with the Las Vegas-based Legends in Concert, two tours of Australia with Legends of Rock and performing at the Toronto Skydome, selling out Vancouver’s Commodore Ballroom, and playing several luxury cruises of the South Pacific.

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Gutarists and vocalists Kevin Kane and Bryan Potvin bring their hits from the ‘80s and ’90s bands The Northern Pikes and The Grapes of Wrath – plus new original material – to Blue Frog Studios on Feb. 25.

Tickets ($20) are available at the Branch 240 canteen.

White Rock Trad Jazz The Royal Canadian Legion Crescent Branch 240 will be jumping to the sound of jazz this Sunday (Feb. 21) as White Rock Traditional Jazz Society’s regular 2 to 5 p.m. session of live Dixieland/ Swing returns to the hall (2643 128 St.). The band is ace reedman Gerry Green’s Crescent City Shakers, featuring Jim Armstrong on trumpet and White Rock’s own Bill Dixon on banjo. Upcoming bands on the schedule include the Bonnie Northgraves Jazz Band (Feb. 28) and the Butter & Egg Jazz Band March 6). Admission (19 and up) is $10 for WRTJS and Legion members, $12 for everybody else). For more information on upcoming bands visit www. whiterocktradjazz.com or call 604560-9215.

Kane and Potvin Bryan Potvin and Kevin Kane are vocalists and guitarists wellknown from two of Canada’s premier pop bands of the mid ’80s to the early ’90s – The Northern Pikes and The Grapes of Wrath.

Their duo, coming to White Rock’s Blue Frog Studios Feb. 25 at 8 p.m., have honed a tight, lively and story-filled set of classic material from their respective careers as well as brand-new, recently recorded material from their forthcoming self-titled album. Veteran songwriters and accomplished instrumentalists, they’re responsible for such hits as All The Things I Wasn’t, Peace of Mind, O Lucky Man (Kane), and She Ain’t Pretty, Hopes Go Astray, and Dream Away (Potvin). The venue is located at 1328 Johnston Rd.; tickets ($35) are available at 604-542-3055 or through www.bluefrogstudios.ca

Led Zepagain When Jimmy Page himself says the band is “as close as you’ll ever get to the real deal,” you know that Led Zepagain is doing right by the classic rock of the legendary Led Zeppelin (Stairway To Heaven, Black Dog, Whole Lotta Love). The tribute band presents it’s “ultimate Led Zeppelin experience” Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 9:15 p.m. at Blue Frog Studios. David ‘Swan’ Montgomery channels lead singer Robert Plant, while Jimmy Sakurai captures the guitar excitement of Page, Derek Smith matches the ferocity of drummer John Bonham and

Jim Wooten (nephew of iconic guitarist/technology developer Les Paul) covers the multi-instrument brilliance of John Paul Jones. The venue is located at 1328 Johnston Rd.; tickets ($42.50) are available at 604-542-3055 or through www.bluefrogstudios.ca

EMS anniversary Earl Marriott Secondary is planning to celebrate 40 years of theatrical productions with a fundraising gala Feb. 26, 7 p.m. at – where else? – the school’s Wheelhouse Theatre. Many distinguished alumni will return for special guest appearances as the school’s theatre program looks back fondly with song, dance and other merrymaking – and it’s a chance for generations of students (and parents) to remember past triumphs and share memories with Rick Harmon (former drama guru) and Candace Radcliffe (current department head). Tickets are $40, and the aim of the evening is to raise some $40,000 to replace aging equipment – through a silent auction and commemorative ‘brick’ and seat sales, as well as admission. Tickets will be available in person from the Wheelhouse box office from 3:30 to 4:30 pm., Monday, Feb. 22 to Thursday Feb.

Take a step into ‘The Wild’ with the latest joint presentation of Semiahmoo Arts and the City of White Rock at White Rock Community Centre, 15154 Russell Ave. (Miramar building). The group show – an attempt to capture something of the character, temperament, nature and relationships of animals in a natural setting – is scheduled to run until to Feb. 26. Participating artists are Adele Maskwa-Iskwew Arseneau, Audrey Bakewell, Jordan Blackstone, Melissa Burgher, Margaret R. Burns, Aaron Connnell, Keith Franks, Billy Hebb, Gail Judd, Marilyn Kelm, Inge-Lise Koetke, Anna Kopcok, Barbara McKoen, Linda Morris, Catherine Robertson, Ron Straight, Shelly Stuart, Pat Vickers and Bob Warwick. Regular opening hours are 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more info, call 604-541-2199.

Julio Moreno A show of some 26 acrylic paintings, pastels and charcoal drawings, which runs to Feb. 29 at Semiahmoo Library, is the first for a Peruvian-Canadian artist, Julio Moreno, 71. Moreno, who emigrated to Canada some 45 years ago, first began creating art six years ago after retiring from a career in electrical engineering and security. “I told my wife many, many years ago that when I retire, I’m going to do art,” he said. But while Moreno has had a lifelong knack of drawing things (“doodling,” he calls it) it was only after he retired that he began learning techniques in different media, taking some 24 art course credits as a mature student at Kwantlen University. Influenced by the simplified Yukon landscapes of Ted Harrison and the colourful contemporary primitivism of Michael Tickner, Moreno concentrates on stylized studies of people from his homeland, with semi-abstract backgrounds in which he emphasizes a palette of warm, vibrant and optimistic colours. Semiahmoo Library is located at 1815 152 St. (for opening hours call 604-592-6900).

IMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE ATTENTION: All Property Owners and Family Victory Memorial Park We are in the process of verifying and updating our records. Since many of our families have moved or changed phone numbers over the years, we have been unable to contact everyone. If you are a property owner with us and have not been contacted in the last two years, then please come by our location or call to schedule an appointment. Victory Memorial Park 14831-28th Avenue, Surrey, BC, 604-536-6522

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Family first Nick Greenizan

Sports Reporter

f there was ever doubt that Tamara Veitch was part of a hockey family, it was erased last week by her youngest son, Andy Bodner. The nine-year-old atom hockey player was all set for his “show-and-share” day at Ocean Cliff Elementary, but the night before decided to scrap his planned project because he instead wanted to bring the trophy his Semiahmoo Bandits had won just a few days earlier – at a tournament in Mission bearing the name of his late grandfather, Jim. In the 30-year history of the Jim Veitch Memorial Tournament, Andy – one of 17 grandchildren – was the first family member to have the opportunity to play in it. “He threw out what he’d planned, and he got the trophy, and then he wrote out this great little paragraph about what it meant for him to play in his grandpa’s tournament,” explained Andy’s mother. “When he got home, he was so excited and said the kids in his class had so many questions. One of them said, ‘Don’t you wish the cup had been full of candy?’ and he said, ‘No, just the feeling of holding it was enough.’ “Right then, I just thought – he gets it… We’re a hockey family.” *** As far back as Veitch could remember, her dad was involved in hockey. When she and her four siblings – two brothers, two sisters – were very young and living on the Prairies, Jim was involved with the Winnipeg Jets junior-hockey organization (long before the name became synonymous with the professional team), and upon moving to the Lower Mainland, he became a fixture on the Mission hockey scene. In addition to working tirelessly with Mission Minor Hockey, he was also instrumental in bringing the junior ‘B’ Mission City Outlaws to town – a team now coached by his son, Brad. “He always had a real job – he worked for Pittsburgh Paints and Glass – but he

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Andy Bodner and his Semiahmoo Bandits celebrate their tournament victory in Mission. was always working in hockey behind the scenes. It was his passion,” his daughter said. When she was just 16 – and her siblings between 14 and 22 years old – her father died at age 43 after suffering a heart attack. “He died so young, and it was a big blow to our family, and it was also a big loss for our little community, because he was so well-known, so visible,” she said. “It changes you, but it made us all very close as a family, and it makes you realize you can’t take anything for granted. Though Andy – nor older brothers Max and Quinn – never knew his grandfather, Veitch said getting to play in the event that bears the Veitch name “has brought him to life for my boys.” “Even though some of the grandchildren

played hockey – even some in Mission – Andy was basically the last chance for a Veitch to play in the tournament,” she explained. *** People in hockey circles like to talk sometimes about “the hockey gods” – the imaginary sporting deity that smiles or frowns upon players and teams at certain times throughout the season. Maybe a puck miraculously stays out of your net in one game, or your team scores a game-winner with a second left on the clock in another. Or, in the case of the Bandits, it puts you in touch with an old friend at the perfect time. When the Bandits – including the parents, coach Kerry Penner and manager Theo Pella – mapped out their season at

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the beginning of the atom house-league season, the Veitch tournament was listed as one the team was trying to get into, though nobody at the time aside from his daughter knew the family connection to it. “I happened to send a note to my sisterin-law (in Mission) that we were looking to get into the tournament, and of course, within like 20 seconds, I get a message from somebody I grew up with, who of course is running the tournament,” she laughed. “It’s a small town, I guess. They told us to get our application in quick, and I think they kind of saved us a spot, because they knew what it meant.” The hockey gods smiled upon the team once they hit the ice, too. Though the squad had played at about a .500 level all season – win one, ❝Hockey has lose one – they caught been a big fire on Family Day weekend, reeling off part of all of six straight victories. In our lives.❞ the semifinals, the team Tamara Veitch won in a shootout. In the championship game, Semiahmoo won 5-3 over an Aldergrove team that had yet to lose a game all year. And then three decades after the Mission Minor Hockey Association held the first Jim Veitch Memorial Tournament, a member of his family finally raised the trophy over his head in triumph. “There was definitely a ‘do it for Andy’ feeling in the dressing room before the game,” said Penner. “And the team was really riding a high after our shootout win. I think we were all just shocked when we won – we couldn’t have written a better ending to our weekend.” Andy scored the team’s first goal and added an assist. His grandmother, Shirley Anderson, was in the stands to see it, alongside a number of other family members. “They gave the trophy to him, and let him skate around with it – it was like they’d won the Stanley Cup,” his mom said. “It was a pretty crazy weekend. Hockey has been a big part of all of our lives, so this was pretty magical.”

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