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High notes: Some of the province’s best high school musicians were in the spotlight last weekend at the 34th annual Envision Jazz Festival at Bell Centre for the Performing Arts. i see page 25
Victim found clinging to tree root
Deck collapses sending woman into ravine Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter
A deck collapse at a South Surrey RV park sent a woman tumbling down a ravine and emergency crews racing to the 1200-block of King George Boulevard Tuesday. Police, firefighters and paramedics – including an air ambulance – were dis-
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patched to the Border RV Park around 4:30 p.m. Feb. 23, for a medical call that was soon after upgraded to a technical rescue. Assistant fire Chief Chris Keon told Peace Arch News that the victim suffered minor injuries when the sun deck she was on “collapsed and slid into the ravine.” Firefighters found her clinging to a tree root about 20 feet down, and had to effect a low-angle rescue, Keon said. Keon described the rescue as not overly complicated. At least four firefighters in helmets and harnesses could be seen transporting the woman from the ravine. The emergency response drew a small crowd of spectators to the boulevard. An air ambulance on standby in the parking lot of the nearby Crescent Gardens Retirement Community was not needed. Keon said it’s fortunate the situation ended as well as it did. “Anything could’ve happened,” he said.
Building permits delayed in White Rock
City-hall waits frustrate Melissa Smalley Staff Reporter
White Rock’s planning department is seeing an “unprecedented” number of permit applications, resulting in long wait times for approval and “frustrated” applicants. Speaking as a delegation at the Feb. 15 council meeting, property owner Sher Tejay said he has been waiting seven months after applying for a building permit for his Maple Street property, an approval he said should take no longer than two or three months. “This is really frustrating for me. I cannot help wonder what is going on in this organization,” Tejay said, noting he knows of others in the city facing similar waits. “If these people can’t do the job, there are so many reputable companies, it should just
be contracted out, simple as that.” In response to Tejay’s complaint, senior city staff pointed to a “significant” increase in building applications, as well as staff shortages in the planning department as reasons behind the backlog. Karen Cooper, the city’s director of planning and development services, admitted the delays are “unacceptable,” and offered an apology to Tejay, noting the job required highly skilled planning staff to be carried out effectively. “Review of building permits are more complicated now because of the size of homes and the kinds of things that are being provided in the very large and luxurious homes that are being built in White Rock,” she said. i see page 4
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Leukemia patient hopeful to go into remission to enable expensive stem-cell transplant
Durieux in ‘amazing spirits’ in the U.S. Melissa Smalley Staff Reporter
A South Surrey native who travelled to Texas earlier this month to seek treatment for an aggressive form of leukemia has started a “promising” new treatment this week. Brandon Durieux and his wife, Michelle, – who received community support after sharing their story of Brandon’s cancer battle with Peace Arch News earlier this month – arrived at MD Anderson Medical Center in Houston Feb. 8. The trip is a last resort for the 24-year-old, who was first diagnosed last summer, after he was told by doctors in Vancouver they had exhausted treatment options. Describing the 2½ weeks since they left as “a whirlwind,” Michelle said Wednesday from Texas that doctors got right to
work trying to determine why his mutations. The treatment is a 28-day treatment back home had stopped cycle; around halfway through he working. They discovered Brandon will undergo a bone-marrow biopsy had developed a secondary genetic to assess how it is working. mutation; even strong chemotherMichelle said doctors feel “quite apy was having little effect on his confident” that the treatment will blood counts. get Brandon into remission, which “His cancer cells found another will allow him to undergo a stempath to grow and multiply, even cell transplant. though they were being suppressed,” The treatment, however, comes Brandon Durieux Michelle explained. “We didn’t with a huge price tag. While they know if it was good news or bad are not being charged for the trial news, but at least it was an explanation as to drug, the cost of the chemotherapy, blood why the other treatment stopped working.” work, transfusions and other related medical Doctors started Brandon on a new trial expenses is expected to be US$224,000. treatment Monday, which consists of five If Brandon can undergo a stem-cell transdays of chemotherapy followed by a trial plant, Michelle said that could cost a further inhibitor drug designed to target both genetic $500,000 to $1.2 million.
Michelle said they have received no offers of financial support from Medical Services Plan of B.C., and have been consistently told experimental drugs are not covered by insurance. “We’ve still been pushing the issue as much as we can, but we’re not really getting anywhere,” she said. “It’s pretty frustrating.” Family and friends back home have been rallying to raise funds for the Durieuxes – a fundraising page online (www.gofundme. com/vzm5ejpt) has raised nearly $85,000 since it was launched a month ago. Despite the financial costs, Michelle said Brandon has been “in amazing spirits.” “He feels super fortunate to be here and is really happy about this new treatment,” she said. “We all have really good feelings about this. We feel like it’s going to work.”
Hydrant splits council
Water fight Melissa Smalley Staff Reporter
A White Rock resident says he has lost trust in the city after fighting for more than a year to have a fire hydrant he claims was installed under “false pretence” moved from in front of his property. After inviting council members to tour his Goggs Avenue property, Cedric Bolz brought the issue to the Jan. 25 council meeting, appealing for the hydrant to be moved because of perceived impact on parking. Three councillors – Megan Knight, Helen Fathers and Lynne Sinclair – supported moving the hydrant, but council voted for a staff report to explore the cost and other options. The issue returned to council last week when – after a report by fire Chief Phil Lemire estimated a relocation cost of at least $6,000 – council did not take any action. Following a lengthy discussion among council and staff, Mayor Wayne Baldwin said it was a “staff decision” and should have been dealt with by staff from the beginning. “I think this is a time, quite frankly, when council is playing in the wrong sandbox,” Baldwin said. Bolz told Peace Arch News after the Feb. 15 meeting that he is frustrated. “This hydrant went in under a false pretence that I would not lose
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Goggs Avenue resident Cedric Bolz is disappointed the city will not be moving the fire hydrant that was installed in front of his house a year ago. any parking,” Bolz said. “I’ve given the city so many opportunities to really right a past wrong here, and they have just disappointed me on all levels.” In his report to council, Lemire said the initial location for the hydrant was to be between Bolz’s property and his neighbour’s; Bolz requested an alternate location because the hydrant would have ended up in the middle of a flower bed in front of his home. Bolz said he was told by Lemire and water-utility officials that the new location – on city property
adjacent to his driveway – would not impact parking for him or his basement-suite tenant. However, he maintains that if he were to adhere to the required one-metre perimeter around the hydrant to allow access, he would lose a parking spot on his driveway. The issue sparked a debate among council members, who struggled to come to an agreement or find a solution last week. Baldwin said parking one metre away from the hydrant “shouldn’t be a problem,” while Coun. Lynne Sinclair said “people were openly roll-
ing their eyes” during Bolz’s previous delegation when he responded that he had not yet been ticketed. “I’m not happy with this,” Sinclair said. “I feel like there was a cooperative citizen who has ended up in a really bad situation. There ought to be something we can do.” City manager Dan Bottrill pointed to several vehicles parked perpendicular on a satellite-view map of the block included in the staff report, noting they could be ticketed for the parking infraction, and said as long as access to the hydrant was not blocked, Bolz
would not be ticketed either. “We’re not out here trying to ticket everybody on Goggs, because quite frankly, we could,” Bottrill said. “It’s one metre.” Bolz said there are “plenty of options” for the hydrant on his street but believes the city is “skirting it to save a paltry sum.” He said he is looking into taking legal action, which he predicts could end up costing the city more than relocating the hydrant. “They were never really interested in catering to my or my family’s needs,” he said.
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i from page 1 “It’s not a simple task anymore to review a building permit application. It requires a significant level of expertise.” Jacquie Johnstone, the city’s director of human resources, told council the planning-staff shortage currently faced by White Rock is a region-wide problem. “Everyone is facing the same pressure of trying to find people to assist that are qualified to do this work,” Johnstone said. Johnstone said she approached a local consulting company and was told they were also a year behind, and were “turning away two applications for every one they were accepting.” A presentation by representatives of BC Assessment that same evening shone some light on the new construction numbers throughout White Rock over the past year. Deputy assessor Bryan Murao told council that an estimated $158 million worth of new construction took place in 2015, representing an increase of 114 per cent from 2014. Murao pointed to the town centre as an area of “some of the biggest change,” in the city, citing several big-ticket property sales that took place last year. Among those transactions were the sales of a 2.5-acre parcel at 1454 Martin St. for $22 million; 1549 Johnston Rd. (currently the site of a dental office) for $6.3
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Bryan Murao talks of $158 million in White Rock construction in 2015. million; and the three properties at 1554-1564 Johnston Rd. and 1563 George St. – where a seniors highrise complex is being planned – for a total of $12.4 million. Cooper later told council that despite the property sales in the town centre, the city had yet to receive any development applications, but expects to receive two major applications “very shortly.” The city has received a steady increase in the number of planning applications over the past two years, Cooper said. The most significant increase has been in demolition permit applications, which have risen from 27 in 2008 to 107 in 2015. “These require a significant
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committee review all the issues relating to the safety of the line MP Dianne Watts’ successful through both communities – is motion for a federal study of “an important approach.” safety in the South Surrey-White “The study is the fruition of a Rock rail corridor is receiving lot of work that has taken place unreserved endorsement from over the years in identifying the Erik Seiz, president risks of the corridor and of the Crescent Beach the high probability of Property Owner Assofailures within the corciation. ridor,” he said. “It’s wonThe motion by the derful to see movement South Surrey-White forward in addressing Rock MP, Conservative this.” critic for infrastrucSeiz – who has been ture and communities, active in highlighting was passed Monday by the problems of the corthe federal Standing ridor – said that while Committee for Trans- Dianne Watts he recognizes that some MP port Infrastructure critics of the rail line take and Communities, and a ‘relocation-or-nothing’ terms of reference and a list of approach, he feels the “necessary witnesses are expected to deter- first step is to understand the risks mined shortly. and liabilities and the things that Seiz, heavily featured in news could be done to mitigate them.” releases issued by Watts on the “There are any number of motion and it’s subsequent adop- things that could be looked at – tion, said he believes the tack short-term solutions as well as Watts is taking – having the things that might be need to be
done later on,” he said. “It’s an evolution.” Seiz said the committee may look at such items as reducing the volume and frequency of traffic in the short term, as well as diverting some goods to other routes.” At the same time, he added, the committee should be looking at a long-term horizon for planning future rail traffic in the area, which he said has an impact on the entire south-of-Fraser region. “We have to ask where do we expect to be five years, 10 years, even 50 years from now. Where do we expect Canada-U.S. trade to be – do we expect it to be any less?” Seiz said that taking a long-term view – which includes regional issues such as the planned Massey bridge and dyking of the Delta floodplain – could make for better transportation-related decisions in the short term – “so that we’re not slapping our foreheads 10 years from now and saying why didn’t we do that?”
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hen it comes to the topic of relocating or realigning the rail line that runs along the White Rock and South Surrey waterfront, much has been said by our elected representatives. We want to do it; we can do it in five years; we can do it one of four ways; it will cost $350-400 million; safety is top priority; this is sort of our long-term goal; and, oh wait, it’s on the back burner. New Conservative MP Dianne Watts – Surrey’s former mayor and formerly robust backer of relocation – has made it known she doesn’t like the term ‘back burner’ in a recent Peace Arch News story about her successful motion for a federal study of safety in the rail corridor. The fact remains that when asked by PAN if realignment remained her main priority, Watts answered “we are not discussing the realignment at this time… (rail safety, Crescent Beach access and foreshore erosion) is the priority at this time.” Watts asserts in a letter to the editor published today (page 7) that making a strong business case, along with stakeholder and c ommunity input, is crucial in effecting any change to the BNSF line, which might potentially include relocation options. But her apparent reluctance to say she is making a case for relocation is curious. At a November 2013 forum, Watts and White Rock Mayor Wayne Baldwin presented four options for relocating the track. Watts at that time said moving the rail line was an effort she and city staff realized “we needed to resurrect.” The following September, White Rock council voted to “initiate the process” for relocation of the BNSF tracks, and approved spending up to $20,000 to hire a consultant for guidance. In October 2014, that consultant said the city had a compelling argument. It should be noted that despite the support of realignment by a large number of people, many others in the community and beyond doubt it will ever happen. As well, there is no discernible motivation for BNSF to jump on the relocation train. A commitment to improving safety suggested by the current federal study can’t be begrudged; but given the history, it’s fair to wonder if that commitment, too, will one day shift. On an issue that has been hotly debated, there’s little patience for walking the line. If the commitment isn’t there, or can’t be made, concede defeat and focus on making it something everyone can live with. Dangling a carrot that will forever remain just out of reach – indeed playing both sides of the track – is unacceptable.
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yellowed newspaper clipping delicious fusion of East African/Indian from 1994 remains pressed cuisine from our pit stop in Kenya. between the pages of my high Growing up Canadian meant I was school journal; when my father placed also part of another culture, one I it quietly on my desk all those years ago identified with in many ways. There I didn’t know anyone existed were times I wished I could Taslim Jaffer who could articulate the feelings shrug off my Indian identity to behind my story. enjoy what I thought were the Entitled Pinned in A Space more liberal ways of my peers. Between Two Cultures by But there were also times when author Anurita (Anne) Bains, I wished my peers could more this article spoke to my easily accept what I held sacred own frustration at being an about my ‘other’ self. And that’s interpreter of sorts between my how I passed my adolescent South Asian parents and my years, constantly explaining and Canadian peers as I struggled defending one culture to the to make comfortable that space other. in which I was ‘stuck.’ Having to When I re-read Ms. Bain’s explain the concept of sleepovers article today, as a 37-year-old to my parents, and the idea mother of three Canadianof praying with my family born children, I feel a great on Friday nights to my friends, only deal of affection toward my younger scratched the surface of how significant self. I remember how difficult it was to the gap was between my two cultures. navigate that bumpy road. I immigrated to Canada from Kenya That turmoil I once felt, however, has with my parents in 1979, when I was just morphed into gratitude; my upbringing under a year old. Our family’s roots are was the perfect breeding ground for in India, though nobody has lived there a culturally sensitive woman to learn for several generations. the power of reaching people with her Despite the distance between India and words. my family (literally and figuratively) I Essentially, my whole life, I have had still grew up with many of our Indian to look at situations from multiple values and customs intact – peppered viewpoints. Being the middle person with some Ki-Swahili words and a between my two cultures helped me
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see that people like to stick to what they know – because it’s safe, because they can feel validated in being ‘right’, because it’s easier to deal with black and white rather than grey. Most importantly, I have learned that we all want the same thing: to be happy, healthy and safe. As a mother, I am especially concerned about the welfare of the next generation. If relating to me on a cultural level is difficult perhaps we can meet here, in this space of wanting the very best for our children. Whether we are raising our own children or not, we have a tremendous impact on the younger ones around us: our nieces and nephews, our neighbours, and the children we don’t know or will never meet. Our thoughts, our actions, our words all shape the world for these people who are growing quickly into adults, who will soon make decisions for their communities. My wish is for all those factors that shape our world to be rooted in understanding and acceptance. As a columnist and public speaker, I share my thoughts from an intersection from an intersection of faiths and cultures in an effort to build bridges because those bridges, those ties, are what lead to that understanding and acceptance. I’d like to take us beyond an arms-length knowledge of festivals and traditions. I don’t believe that’s what creates the type of cultural awareness we need to truly embrace being a multicultural community. New Peace Arch News columnist Taslim Jaffer writes monthly on multicultural connections.
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Waterfront gets another chance Editor: Re: White Rock revives Spirit Square vision, Feb. 24. The White Rock waterfront seems to be moving towards getting a much needed makeover. The opportunity to do this right is at our fingertips. The clearcut that was done on the hillside last year cannot be undone. We used to have trails in there when I was a kid growing up in White Rock in the early ’70s. What a chance for ideas to flourish and have community input to make this beach more impressive than it already is. I hope council works directly with Semiahmoo First Nation to open this waterfront up, maybe expand the seawall and make it an awesome attraction for years to come. Kerry Quirk, White Rock
Difficult job still needs doing Editor: Re: A lack of discussion, Feb. 4 editorial Someone on the Peace Arch News editorial staff needs to run for Surrey council. They understand the downside of allowing one slate to control city hall. The first victim is ‘public debate’, followed closely by ‘public process’. Many informed taxpayers know all too well how agonizingly difficult it is to raise concerns, ask questions or even be heard. One almost has to bring a lawyer with them just to speak at a public hearing, given elected officials growing tendency to interrupt, obfuscate and ultimately deny the public the opportunity to air their concerns. In fairness to elected officials, it is a difficult job. Let’s be clear though, it is your job to hear, listen and respond in a thoughtful, patient and responsible fashion. The first tendency to hear only what you want to is not good enough. After all, you are spending my money – and lots of it evidently (Surrey property tax bills on the rise, Jan. 29). Taxpayers are facing unprecedented tax increases and mounting debt by all levels of government. Taxpayers should be reminded that the ‘tooth fairy’ is not going to make it all nice. A subsequent editorial (Capital concerns, Feb. 18) notes “the $100 recreational and culture levy that was sprung upon Surrey taxpayers just a few short weeks after the last civic election is coming to an end.” It is being replaced by the newly minted “capital levy”. One might muse what is in a name? I suspect that $16 million are. They are now going to be shoveled into what Coun. Tom Gill refers to as city capital projects – otherwise known as general revenue. Gone is the stated commitment earmarking money for recreation and culture. This is more than a
name change; it is a broken promise courtesy of Surrey First. The second editorial’s point remains: “Is there not a single member of council willing to speak out – about the capital levy, or the ongoing truck-park proposal in South Surrey, or the widely contested expropriation of the Riverside Golf Centre, or anything else?” You might want to ask Mayor Linda Hepner and Couns. Bruce Hayne, Vera Lefranc, Mary Martin, Mike Starchuck, Barbara Steele, Judy Villeneuve, Dave Woods and Gill. Mike Proskow, Surrey
Rail relocation to be looked at Editor: Re: Rail safety – not relocation – on agenda, Feb. 24. As the former mayor and longtime resident of South Surrey, I continue to be concerned with the safety issues that continue to arise regarding the BNSF railway that runs through South Surrey-White Rock. Now, as the member of Parliament representing our community, it is important to initiate a process where we can examine these issues as soon as possible. We need to equip legislators with the proper information and tools so a satisfactory resolution can be found. In order to review any potential solutions, the committee members must first fully understand the issues and secondly review any potential solutions which would include relocation options. In the case of the BNSF railway, this means building a business case and ensuring that stakeholders and
the community have input into this process. I look forward to updating the community on this process and the work of the committee. To view the full motion, please visit www.diannewattsmp.ca MP Dianne Watts, South Surrey-White Rock
Losing faith in broken system Editor: Standing in solidarity with Hudson Brooks’ family (Our leaders haven’t reached out to me: mother, Feb. 24), I am coming out and saying I was carjacked 6½ years ago by the RCMP. I had bought a car out-of-province because halfway through a trip I realized my old Subaru Justy wasn’t fit to make it back from the East Coast. So I purchased a used vehicle, transferred the plates to it, and I had 15 days to get back to B.C. and do the paperwork. I was late coming back into town on the long trip and was further detained for close to an hour at the border – I had driven through the U.S. – as they checked out the car, papers, and me, crossing late at night. Running late – I was heading directly to a night shift in a group home I worked at for Semiahmoo House Society – I drove briskly but was in complete control and there was no traffic on 16 Avenue at 1 a.m. An RCMP officer was on a side street and observed me, gave chase, and pulled me over doing “about 80”. He was ignorant of the rules of bringing the car in from out-ofprovince, and impounded the car on the spot, leaving me to literally walk, at 1:30 in the morning,
with whatever I could carry, the remaining mile-and-a-half to work. Calling the RCMP in the next days, everyone I spoke with insisted the officer was in the right. They were all, it seems, ignorant of the law as well. Finally, it was revealed that the officer had indeed made a mistake, and at that point I was treated with essentially complete indifference. It was basically “Too bad, deal with it.” No one apologized, no one offered to rectify the situation, no one offered to pay the towing and impound fees I had incurred. The officer who was assigned as a mediator of sorts said he would call me back and assist me. He never did. Though ‘carjacking’ may seem too strong a word, a man with a gun pulled me over, illegally took my car and money was demanded for its return. And nobody gave a damn about me in the aftermath. This literally changed my world, and I see the RCMP now, as, though not corrupt, per se, as compromised. A system that cannot look at itself, that cannot apologize when it makes an obvious mistake and directly hurts one of its citizens, is not an intact system. It lacks integrity. I recently watched a documentary on female U.S. military members who had been sexually abused while on duty, and they said that as bad as the abuse was, the subsequent treatment, the dismissal of their plight as nothing, was far, far worse. I stand in solidarity with Hudson Brooks’ family, and know my pain and betrayal at the hands of the RCMP is nothing compared to what they are going through. I wish them the best and hope for a fair and impartial investigation, but I highly, highly doubt it will turn that way. Zi Paris, Surrey
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Cycles of safety take planning Editor: I live in a reasonably flat area in South Surrey, between South Meridian Elementary and Pacific Inn. Lately I have noticed families with young children, all on bikes of various sizes, enjoying and exploring the quiet streets. Unfortunately, White Rock has wonderful views but steep hills. That doesn’t mean it is impossible to find routes to bike. It is important that we use and sign them, and also look for areas where a safe bike route could be created. Thrift Avenue is the designated street for biking east-west, from King George Boulevard to Oxford Street, with branches at Finley, Best, and Foster streets. Turning north on Oxford, you turn west on Vine Avenue through Centennial Park. From there you follow the signs to High Street and Blackburn
and Malabar Avenues, and enjoy the sea view until Bergstrom Street. You can then continue west on 16 Avenue, where there are proper bike lanes. If you are interested in seeing more cycling routes or more amenities for cyclists, consider joining HUB (www.bikehub.ca), a group that meets the first Wednesday of the month. In March at 7 p.m., we meet at Newton Senior Centre to discuss Discovery Rides and Bike-To-Work-Week; April-June, we will meet at 7 p.m. in Surrey City Library. We work with city planners to build safe bike routes in the area of Surrey and White Rock. Your ideas and concerns are needed to establish a safe network for all ages. Mona Milne, Surrey
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Hot seat A burning bus-stop bench brought fire crews to South Surrey Wednesday morning. The blaze, reported just after 5:30 a.m. at 152 Street and King George Boulevard, was quickly extinguished, according to assistant fire Chief Chris Keon. Keon would not speculate on the cause but said it is not under investigation.
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White Rock council members voted unanimously to reject a seven-storey development proposed for Thrift Avenue last week, marking the third time in three years a project slated for the quarter-acre lot has failed to move forward. The proposal for 14937 Thrift Ave. called for an 11-unit building on seven levels, with two levels of underground parking, and would have required rezoning as well as an amendment to the Official Community Plan. In a report Feb. 15 to the city’s land use and planning committee, director of planning Karen Cooper said staff recommended that the application be rejected based on concerns about the building’s height, massing, shape and impact on views. “We don’t feel the applicant has met the development permit guidelines,” Cooper said. The property has been subject of numerous proposals and revisions over the past three years. In 2013, proponents applied for rezoning to allow for a seven-unit townhouse project, which the city rejected, requesting the applicant reduce the height and number of units. The following year, the proponents came back with a six-unit concrete apartment building, however later deferred the application after residents strongly opposed the project. At a public-information meeting in September about the current proposal, residents again expressed their opposition to the project, specifically its inconsistency with the OCP. Coun. Lynne Sinclair said last week that she felt sorry for the applicant, after the proposal had been to the advisory design panel three times before proceeding to the committee.
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“This is the benefit of having land use and planning first,” Sinclair said. “I think this is a classic example of why council has been insistent on bringing them forward to us for an initial (review).” Prior to voting, Mayor Wayne Baldwin said he agreed the project was “too high, too dense and out of character for the neighbourhood.” Baldwin also made reference to resident feedback included in the report package, pointing to recent policy changes passed by council in an effort to curb “disrespectful” correspondence to staff and elected officials. “I’d also like to point out that we did recently pass a policy about documents put forward to council – some of these letters that are questionable in that respect should have been returned for rewriting in more appropriate language,” Baldwin said, before specifically identifying what page in the report he was referring to. Comments on the feedback form, written by a Thrift Avenue resident, refer to Baldwin as “ignorant, aggressive and arrogant,” and suggest he resign if he “can’t obey the law.”
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A youngster wanders through a tidal pool on East Beach Wednesday, surrounded by the silver shimmer of the morning light and many seagulls. The Peninsula saw warm, spring-like weather this week, with highs reaching 14 degrees Celsius.
Charges have been laid against a Surrey man in relation to a six-hour standoff at a Newton bank last week. It all began about 8:30 a.m. Feb. 16, when a man walked into the TD Canada Trust at 72 Avenue and 137 Street in Newton. He allegedly demanded cash from two of the tellers, then wandered into a staff area of the building. Seeing an opportunity, customers and staff left the building. Police arrived before the man could get out. At the peak of activity, nearby roads were blocked off and about 30 police cars surrounded the TD branch. The Lower Mainland District Emergency Response Team, Police Dog Services and a police negotiator, were all involved and, at one point, RCMP sent
in a robot from E-Division’s bomb disposal unit to capture video images and try to communicate. Officers entered and, at about 2:20 p.m., found the man armed with a sword. No one else was in the building. Surrey RCMP describe the incident as extremely rare, as the suspect remained at the scene for so long. It’s being chalked up as a victory for all parties involved, as the volatile situation concluded with no injuries. “The public can certainly count it as a win, because nobody was hurt,” said Surrey RCMP Cpl. Scotty Schumann. “Similarly, a win from the police perspective, because nobody was injured, and they were able to resolve the situation peacefully.” Manpreet Singh, 32 – not previously known to police – has been charged with two counts of robbery, mischief and possession of a weapon.
Batalia trial underway next week Two men accused in the fatal shooting of a Surrey SFU student nearly four-and-a-half years ago are set to go to trial next week. Gurjinder “Gary” Dhaliwal is charged with first-degree murder in the death of teen Maple Batalia, while co-accused
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they needed more time. Their trial is now scheduled to start March 1. Batalia, 19, was gunned down in a parkade outside SFU Surrey on Sept. 28, 2011. Dhaliwal was her ex-boyfriend, and was charged, along with Bedi, in 2012.
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South Surrey’s John Davies is closing shop at the end of March
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t’s been more than 30 years since John Davies was nearly killed in a climbing accident in his hometown in South Africa. The South Surrey businessman was 21 years old, tackling Cape Town’s Table Mountain with a friend, when he was struck in the head by a fragment of rock from a centuries-old slab that broke off above him. The impact caused a brain hemorrhage – but Davies was lucky. A surgeon was able to stop the bleeding and he survived, returning to complete the climb two weeks later. A close friend climbing about 150 feet above him that day, however, wasn’t so lucky. “This whole, big, massive slab he was holding onto peeled away,” Davies said Tuesday, recalling the tragedy. “He was hanging on there when it decided to break loose.” The tale is among many etched in Davies’ memory from years of climbing adventures that took him from Switzerland’s Matterhorn to Chile’s Paine Grande. The latter, the longtime owner of Mountain Magic outdoor-equipment store noted, is rated “extremely dangerous.” “It had been attempted twice before and on both occasions, both the climbers were killed. It hasn’t been climbed since.” Davies tackled the climb with his brother Hilton Davies and friend Chris Lomax in 1984-85 – a feat later highlighted in the book, Mountaineering in Patagonia – after bad weather and rockfalls forced them to retreat from a month of attempts to climb the south face of the nearby Fortress. Conquering the Paine Grande, they
weathered eight days of howling winds and driving snow, avalanches, evening temperatures that dropped to -20ºC and a 52-metre fall by Lomax – who was saved only by Davies’ belay. Even if they wanted to turn back, it wasn’t an option, Davies said. “We got to a point where we could only continue.” While such adrenaline rushes are a thing of the past for Davies, 57 – “I’m too old now,” he quipped – what motivated him to pursue them remains clear. “It’s the love of the mountains… getting out there and challenging myself,” Davies said. “No one out there to blow the whistle if you make a mistake. (But) if you make a mistake, you sometimes pay pretty heavily.” These days, Davies sticks to more moderate hikes and walks, and is working his way up a mountain of a different kind – closing his storefront business. After March – and 23½ years in business – Mountain Magic will only exist online. Noting competition from larger camping stores that have opened in neighbouring municipalities and the escalating cost of operating a business, Davies – who became a grandfather eight months ago – said he decided to not renew his lease. The decision marks the end of an era for Davies. He first started working in camping stores in 1980, in Cape Town. Describing “so many awesome customers,” Davies said it is “unfortunate” the store is closing, but he has no regrets from his time at Mountain Magic. “It’s really been a great 24 years,” he said. And with his eye on a house-painting business, his climbing skills won’t go to waste. “If I fall off (the ladder), I’m OK,” he said.
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After more than two decades, John Davies is closing the doors of his Mountain Magic camping store in South Surrey. Left, Davies with Chris Lomax relax at base camp during their 1985 adventure in Chile.
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New twist on anti-bullying Semiahmoo the week for acts of Secondary students kindness were to be put a new focus on passed on to others their annual efforts caught in the act. to combat bullying, Students also had a spending this week chance to design a highlighting kindness T-shirt for the day. and compassion. Wednesday, members “We wanted to do a of the school’s multiple twist on anti-bullying student clubs – from and make it more student council and positive,” Daniel the art club to the Salazar, an executive Globalizers and member of leadership the school’s ❝This day is about students – student being kind and transformed council, compassionate.❞ one of the explained school’s gyms Claudine Bunyan with balloons, of multiple principal events music, booths organized and more throughout the week to further spread the to mark Pink Shirt Day message. (Feb. 24). Principal Claudine Activities included Bunyan said that a ‘Kindness Chaos’ message has “moved scavenger hunt beyond just antiMonday, which bullying.” challenged students to “This day… is just complete a passport of about being kind and activities – for example, compassionate to making someone laugh each other,” she said. – for a chance at prizes. “There’s more power And bracelets behind their message.” awarded throughout – Tracy Holmes
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Heritage plants need our attention to survive by the T bay he common dandelion Such invasives now dominate the Anne Murray followed the footsteps, cart landscape, squeezing out the many wheels and train tracks of beautiful native plants that once settlers and made itself at home graced local forests, prairies and across North America. wetlands. Every one of its seeds is equipped Local species that survive should with a little parachute that wafts it be cherished as heritage plants. into the air at the slightest breath of Heritage plants can be looked wind, carrying it down the road. Its for in habitats that have survived roots dig deep and new ones sprout urbanization, such as the sand readily when the taproot is cut. dunes in Boundary Bay Regional Edible and nutritious, the Park. Here, tiny blue-eyed mary can resourceful dandelion seldom be found in spring, mingling with features on modern menus. pink thrift and spiky big-headed It is one of hundreds of nonsedges. native flowering plants introduced As summer progresses, fragrant into the Lower Mainland, intentionally or stalks of bare stem lomatium, topped with accidentally, over the last 150 years. umbrellas of tiny flowers, emerge in the
same habitat. This wild celery is a traditional flavouring and mosquito repellant. The glorious yellows of gumweed and Canada goldenrod, and the purple of fireweed and Douglas’ aster brighten the Boundary Bay marshes. Some local forests still have heritage plants like trillium, wild red currant and Oregon grape, but the flowers of the Fraser delta’s prairie grasslands are gone. These were the showiest blooms: blue camas and larkspur, pink fawn lilies, chocolate lilies and Hooker’s onion. They grow sparsely on the Gulf Islands and southern Vancouver Island. Harvesting may have been a component of maintaining viable plant populations. Camas bulbs were highly valued as food by the First Nations and plots were regularly
Five Year Financial Plan (Public Comments) The City of White Rock’s Finance and Audit Committee has scheduled a public meeting to consider the Draft Five Year Financial Plan (2016 – 2020) to be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 15322 Buena Vista Avenue on: Date: Monday, February 29, 2016 Time: 4:30 p.m. Members of the public will be given an opportunity to speak directly to the Finance and Audit Committee regarding the Draft Financial Plan (2016 – 2020) following a staff presentation to begin at 4:30 pm, February 29, 2016. In addition, written comments from the public will be accepted up until Monday, February 29, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in order for them to be considered by the committee. Written comments may be sent to: The City of White Rock (Attention: City Clerk) 15322 Buena Vista Avenue White Rock, BC V4B 1Y6 Email: ClerksOffice@whiterockcity.ca More information, including 2016 – 2020 Draft Financial Plan reports from the Director of Financial Services, are available online at www.whiterockcity.ca, or are available for review at City Hall, 15322 Buena Vista Avenue, White Rock, Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Call for Artists for Pop-Up-Town Arts Space The City seeks proposals from individual artist/artists teams to occupy and work in an empty retail space in uptown White Rock. The intent is to repurpose retail space for a temporary period for artists to sell work, to rehearse or to produce creative projects. The City’s call for entry, application form and selection criteria are available on the City website, www.whiterockcity.ca. Artists are encouraged to contact the Manager of Cultural Development, Claire Halpern, at chalpern@whiterockcity.ca or 604.542.7580 for more information. Artists must submit completed application by March 14, 2016.
weeded. The tall stems with their sky blue blossoms die back after flowering, so the presence of bulbs is only known to those who tend them. Many herbal plants, berries and tea leaves were collected in Burns Bog and Richmond bogs by Coast Salish people and those who learnt from them. Local bogs still have heritage plants including native blueberries, the carnivorous sundew and those delicate beauties, the bog cranberry and cloudberry. Choose B.C. native plants for your garden to provide food and habitat for wildlife, and avoid invasive non-native species. Anne Murray, the author of two nature books available in local book stores, writes monthly in the Peace Arch News – www. natureguidesbc.com
Public Notice Council and Committee Procedure Bylaw, 2015, No. 2105 Amendment Bylaw, 2016, No. 2128 An amendment bylaw that proposes to address expected decorum at council meetings and provide clarity to sections of Council and Committee Procedure Bylaw, 2015, No. 2105 NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to Section 124 of the Community Charter, The City of White Rock Council will be considering “Council and Committee Procedure Bylaw, 2015, No. 2105, Amendment No. 1, 2016, No. 2128” at the regular meeting to be held Monday, February 29, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 15322 Buena Vista Avenue, White Rock, B.C. The following topics are proposed to be amended within the bylaw: • Time and Location of Meetings • Delegations • Conduct and Debate • Public Hearings / Meetings • General Housekeeping Items (points of clarification). A full copy of the bylaw may be inspected at the City Clerk’s Office at White Rock City Hall, 15322 Buena Vista Avenue, White Rock, BC, Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. or on the City’s website: www.whiterockcity.ca T. Arthur, City Clerk
Employment Opportunity – Labourer I (Seasonal) The Engineering & Municipal Operations Department seeks a number of qualified customer service and team oriented Labourers to supplement their regular crew. These seasonal positions work alongside a crew performing a variety of duties related to parks or public works. The ideal candidate must be interested in working outdoors (rain or shine) and possess a safe driving record. For complete details and to apply, visit: www.whiterockcity.ca/careers
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Helping clothe the homeless A small group of volunteers in Surrey and Aldergrove are making sure that the homeless and disadvantaged have warm and clean clothing provided at no charge. Free Clothing BC has been delivering the clothes and personal health items to at least 2,000 people over the past three years the group has been in existence. Tanya McLean of Surrey and Dan Deyette of Aldergrove first met while serving as volunteers with another organization. They decided to start their own organization in February of 2012, with the goal of providing new or clean used clothing items to those in need. “We launder every single used item that we give out and we store them in standard storage boxes in heated, rented ministorage lockers in Surrey and Aldergrove,” says Deyette.
“It’s safer and that way there’s no chance of vermin getting into the goods. We feel better about doing it this way than using ‘free’ sheds for storing everything.” The organization hosts regular events at schools and churches where the public is invited to come in and choose what they may need. These events are publicized through social media such as Facebook, as well as posters at food banks, employment offices, shelters and so on. Free Clothing BC also does regular deliveries of goods to persons in need at shelters, such as Abbotsford’s Warm Zone for women, the 5 and 2 Ministry at the homeless camp at Abbotsford’s Jubilee Park, and the Aboriginal Friendship Centre and the Hub Society in Surrey. “We drop off ‘preemie’ clothes at Abbotsford Regional Hospital, because that’s the most effective
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Salon award For the third time in as many years, White Rock’s Sin 7 Salon has been honoured by U.S.-based Salon Today magazine. The White Rock business – owned by Courtney Clark and Katherine Ross – was listed in the magazine’s Salon Today 200 – honouring the top salons and spas in North America. The magazine chose applicants in 11 different “best practice” categories, and Sin 7 Salon was picked in the “inventory management” category. Sin 7 was also also honoured by Salon Today in 2015 and ’14.
Crime breakfast Crime and safety issues for businesses in the Cloverdale area will be the focus of a breakfast event set for March 1 at Elements Casino. Hosted by the Surrey Board of Trade and the Cloverdale Chamber of Commerce, featured speakers are to include representatives of Surrey RCMP, the City of Surrey and Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers. The event, sponsored by the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board and Realty Watch, is free to attend and attendees are encouraged to come prepared with questions or issues that their business would like to address. Registration and breakfast begin at 7:45 a.m.; the program is set for 8-10 a.m. Elements Casino is located at 17755 60 Ave.
off sale is set to be held Thrift store next month, on March Business is growing at 12. The store “offers the White Rock South an endless supply of Surrey Hospice Socibargains” according ety’s Thrift Store. to a news The store release recently trumpeting underwent its grand renovations, re-opening, and has now and sells doubled in size – an editorial@peacearchnews.com everything from colexpansion lectibles, that coincides with its eight-year home decor, jewelry, clothing, small furnianniversary. To celebrate the store’s ture and more. Proceeds from the growth, a 50-per cent-
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details of which can not be reported due to a publication ban – Gloria A Surrey woman serving a life sen- was ordered to stand trial for secondtence for the slaying of her mother has degree murder. The 31-year-old’s next now been ordered to stand trial for the court date on the matter is scheduled murder of another woman. for March 17. Gloria Crystle Zerbinos Court records also show was found guilty last fall of she is charged with an assault second-degree murder in the that took place at the Alouette 2012 stabbing death of her centre in June 2013. Her trial mom, 43-year-old Pangiota on that charge is scheduled “Yota” Zerbinos. for May 9 in Port Coquitlam Gloria is now serving an Provincial Court. automatic life sentence, with During the trial and senno chance of parole for 12 tencing for her mother’s muryears. der, the court heard Yota had Last summer, Gloria was Gloria Zerbinos become increasingly afraid to found guilty also charged with a separate be alone with her daughter count of second-degree murbecause of her erratic and der, in connection with a November paranoid behaviour, but had gone to 2013 homicide at Alouette Correc- Gloria’s basement suite to drop off tional Centre for Women in Maple laundry on the day she was killed. Yota Ridge, where she was being held await- was found in the suite that evening ing trial for her mom’s murder. with multiple stab wounds. Gloria was April Peregooda, 51, was found arrested two days later. unresponsive in her cell at the prison No motive was established for the on Nov. 22, 2013 and pronounced murder, but lawyers said Gloria suffers dead in hospital. Another inmate was from a psychotic disorder and had also arrested but not immediately charged. abused drugs and alcohol. Prosecutors After a preliminary hearing held this also said she had displayed volatile and week in B.C. Supreme Court – the delusional behaviour in jail. Black Press
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Metro Vancouver is looking for a new landfill to accept the region’s excess garbage that’s not either burned at its Burnaby incinerator or dumped at the Vancouver Landfill in Delta. The regional district’s contract to use the Cache Creek landfill expires at the end of this year, so Metro will call for bids for a replacement to take 50,000 to 200,000 tonnes of garbage per year for seven years. “The original hope was that we would have our new wasteto-energy facility up and running but that hasn’t happened for many reasons,” Metro zero waste committee chair Malcolm Brodie said. “So now we need contingency landfills either until the waste volumes are significantly reduced or until waste-to-energy gets up and running.” Metro announced in December it was halting its procurement process for a new incinerator but left the door open to restart it at a later date. Brodie said earlier this month that while opponents may have concluded the project was dead, it will come back for reconsideration in the second half of this year. “The plan is still on,” Brodie
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Insurance fraudsters are increasingly being tripped up online by their own social media postings. ICBC announced this month that it opened 2,350 cyber cases last year where investigators used social media or other online postings to try to uncover suspected fraudulent or exaggerated crash claims. “Social media is a growing area that’s been highly successful for us,” said Chris Fairbridge, manager of ICBC’s Special Investigations Unit. “When you’ve got pictures and you’ve got video and you’ve got posts of what you’ve been doing, it’s pretty hard for anybody to look at that and say you’re telling the truth when you’ve exaggerated.” Fairbridge said the dedicated unit now has 10 investigators dedicated to cyber cases, up from two when it was started in 2010. About 70 per cent of their investigations have some effect in reducing payout costs or leading to a complete denial. One 2015 example was a B.C. woman who claimed crash injuries kept her from returning to work as a hairdresser, but posted on Twitter and Facebook about hiking, running and being one of
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t feels good to be back!” So says actress Stefanie Colliar, one of the stars of White Rock Players Club’s Boeing Boeing. She and fellow Semiahmoo Peninsula castmate Robyn Bradley say they both feel particularly fortunate to be doing live theatre again as close to home as Coast Capital Playhouse, where director Ryan Mooney’s revival of the ’60s farce is currently on the runway and warming up for takeoff on March 3. In Boeing Boeing, Colliar is all high heels and smartly tailored red uniform as air ‘stewardess’ Gloria – a New York-based go-getter who’s set her sights on marrying a wealthy provider – while Bradley is making a fine French-accented casserole of the “gift” role of Parisian maid Berthe, known for witty asides drier than the driest martini. The Mad Men-era period piece, English adaptation of Marc Camoletti’s 1960 original, holds the record for the mostproduced French play of all time. Berthe’s employer, Bernard (Alexander Morris) has been living the swinging ’60s dream, with three fiancées – Gloria, fiery Italian Gabriella (Kirsten Shale) and strong but endearingly romantic German Gretchen (Tegan Verheul) – in a continuing holding pattern. The wily playboy has been able to manage their arrivals and departures at his Paris bachelor pad with all the exactness of an air-traffic controller – rigid flight schedules have kept the women from ever being in town at the same time. All that’s about to change with the introduction of a new Boeing jet which has radically reduced flying time. Suddenly Gloria, Gabriella and Gretchen’s stopovers are starting to coincide catastrophically – to Bernard’s anguish and the jealous amazement of his old Wisconsin school chum Robert (Robert Feher), not to mention the rapidly-fraying patience of Berthe. It’s all a recipe for some lightweight ‘lookhow-far-we’ve-come’ fun, the actresses say, in keeping with other stage revivals of Boeing Boeing in recent years in which the dated plot and attitudes have, themselves, become a large part of the joke. “I read the play back in 2009, when Surrey Little Theatre was going to be doing it,” said Bradley, who these days mostly acts
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Bemused air stewardesses Gretchen (Tegan Verheul), Gabriella (Kirstin Shale) and Gloria (Stefanie Colliar) get ready for a turbulent Paris stopover in White Rock Players Club’s Boeing Boeing. in B.C.-lensed film and television (Second Berthe’s drinking – which is being played Chance, Diagnose Me, Untold Stories of the up for comedic effect in the current version, ER) with an annual foray into live theatre she admitted. (last year it was Peninsula Productions’ Steel “We’ve kind of emphasized that a little Magnolias). more than is written,” she said. “I thought how much fun the French “It’s kind of funny, because I don’t drink, maid would be, but it turned out but I do seem to play a lot of that Surrey Little Theatre couldn’t drinkers. What is it about me? I get the rights because it was being don’t know – but I do know the played somewhere else. Now I’m bottle has got bigger and bigger.” finally doing it.” Bradley said she has also been For newlywed Colliar, Boeing able to bring some advice on the Boeing represents her first chance stewardess roles to the table – to get back to her passion for her mother was an Air Canada theatre since her graduation from stewardess back in the time period Douglas College in 2007. of the play. Robyn Bradley “Life got in the way, but now I’m “She told me that all the women actress coming back to it,” she said. “I’ve had to have their hair above their always wanted to do something collar and they were weighed with the White Rock Players, too – I’ve regularly,” she said. known about them for a long time.” “She quit because she was going to have Bradley said she is really enjoying playing me.” Berthe’s “dry, sarcastic wit” and her ability Colliar said she has also done a lot of to cope with the challenges of Bernard’s research into attitudes of the era for the household. show, not only watching Mad Men and Pan “She keeps the whole ship running, really Am episodes, but also finding old airline – right up to the beginning of the play it’s magazine advertisements from the 1960s. been running like a well-oiled machine,” “One is about recruiting stewardesses, she said. while the other – I think it’s actually an ad But “well-oiled” could also apply to for Boeing – talks about the new jet engines
and how they will give people all this extra time by shortening flying hours. “It was a time when people got dolled-up to get on an aircraft. I’ve filed my nails round and started wearing heels and skirts every day, because you move differently.” Both paid tribute to the built-from scratch, colour-coded ’60s costumes being created for the show by Stella Gardner – whose background is in movie costuming, including credits for the Lord of the Rings trilogy. “Her costumes are amazing,” Colliar said. “She was adamant that they had to look new. When we put on the uniforms for the first photo shoot we were all transformed – it made me a lot more confident and sure of how to play the role. You feel that your whole manner is different.” Boeing Boeing runs March 3 to 19 at Coast Capital Playhouse, 1532 Johnston Rd. Curtain is at 8 p.m., with 2:30 p.m. Sunday matinees on March 6 and 13 (there will also be Talk Back Thursdays March 10 and 17, which enable audience members to speak with cast and director after the performances). Tickets are available by calling 604-5367535, emailing boxoffice@whiterockplayers. ca or visiting www.whiterockplayers.ca
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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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Some of the province’s most talented high school musicians were in the spotlight as the 34th annual Envision Jazz Festival drew record crowds to the Bell Performing Arts Centre last weekend. Some 850 people were in attendance for performances Friday night and Saturday, culminating in the competition between two finalist groups in each of four categories: Best Junior Band, Best Junior-Senior Band (including both junior and senior musicians), Best Senior Band and Best Vocal Jazz ensemble. In the junior band category, the competition was between two Semiahmoo Secondary groups, the Grade 9 and Grade 10 Jazz Bands, with the Grade 10 band – led by Kevin Lee – ultimately taking the win, as well as top overall band. Adjudicators named Langley’s R.E. Mountain Secondary the best juniorsenior ensemble, over Surrey’s Lord Tweedsmuir. In the senior band category, the competition was between two island schools, Nanaimo’s Wellington Secondary and Kwalikum Secondary from Qualicum Beach, with the win going to the Wellington group, led by Carmella Luvisotto. And there was nostalgia for locals in the result of the vocal jazz contest, as New Westminster’s Ultra Sounds –
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i from page 25 Also recognized among Semiahmoo juniors were Seann Wang (top saxophonist), Max Zhang (top trumpet), Antony Lavrov (top drummer), Aaron Skepasts (top bass) and Lynn Shu (top vibraphonist). Awards of $50 were also presented to Semiahmoo’s Alina Tork and James Ho for oustanding performances. In senior awards, Semiahmoo’s Jodi Ann Wang was named top trombone player, while her duo with Julian Marlyn (named top Surrey trombone player) was recognized as top Surrey combo. Other Surrey awards in the senior age group went to Semiahmoo’s Jazz Band 12 (top band and top rhythm section in the district), Sasha Mohsenian (top Surrey saxophonist) and Annie Lu (top Surrey trumpet, as well as the Peninsula Arts Foundation award). Friday night performances highlighted the festival’s Representative Bands, including top students nominated by
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Rotary book sale set for weekend The 33rd annual Rotary Charity Book Sale, organized by the Rotary Club of White Rock, returns to Semiahmoo Centre this Sunday (Feb. 28). Book sale organizer and Rotary Club of White Rock presidentelect Raj Rajagopal said the sale will be formally launched with an opening ceremony, near the customer service centre, at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, featuring White Rock Mayor Wayne Baldwin and SurreyWhite Rock MLA Gordon Hogg. The well-known bargain heaven for
book lovers will run all week until Sunday, March 6, featuring thousands of donated books in categories including novels, history, Canadiana, trades, sports, cooking, business, self-help, hobbies, travel, and nature. There will also be sections for youth and children under the age of six, plus valuable old and special interest books, priced according to author, date and condition. Proceeds go projects both large and small, locally and internationally.
Talent contest wraps up The Peninsula Arts Foundation’s 2016 Peninsula’s Got Talent final takes place on Sunday, Feb. 28 at Blue Frog Studios, but members of the public will have to check the foundation website (PeninsulaArtsFoundation.org) to get early results. Foundation president Meryle Ardagh said that all tickets for Sunday’s show have already been reserved and no tickets will be available at the door. The new competition – aimed at performing artists between the ages of 12 and 17, with cash prizes in solo, duo and group categories in music dance and theatre – has received strong interest in it’s first year, Ardagh said, making a continuation in 2017 very likely. Details of winners will be published in a forthcoming edition of Peace Arch News. – Alex Browne
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AM LAIL
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KARIN WHITE
ROBERT DOOLAN
Hugh & McKinnon Realty 604-830-7458 If it’s Important to You... It’s Important to Me www.whiterocklifestyles.com
604-347-8737 #1 Realtor at Sutton West Coast White Rock 2016 Medallion Club Member. Blessed to have the clients I do! Thank you all for making this possible! www.soldbyam.com
Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. 604-531-1111 2015 Chairman’s Club Member, 2015 Master Medallion Club Member Thanking all our clients for another terrific year. www.mikegrahame.com
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Hugh & McKinnon Realty 604-767-3243 Thank you to all my clients for making this possible.
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PAM MITCHELL
RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty 604-541-4888 #1 in RE/MAX White Rock & South Surrey. Over 900 satisfied clients. Top 1% FVREB 2014. Thanks to our valued clients. www.michaelireland.ca
RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty 604-541-4888 15 year Master Medallion Club Member. Thank You for your support. www.chrismcneill.ca
Bay Realty Ltd. 604-531-4000 I feel very fortunate to have been able to work with so many wonderful clients. Thank you for your support!
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RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty 604-541-4888 Very grateful for all of my wonderful clients and continued referrals. www.pammitchell.ca
ANDY LEA PREC
PAUL QUINN
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SUSAN VOLLMER
CLIFF ARMSTRONG
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Sutton Group West Coast Realty 604-538-8888 Sincere thanks to all my clients and friends for allowing me to serve you! www.whiterockshawn.com
RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty 604-541-4888 With appreciation to my clients and fellow realtors.
Sutton West Coast Realty 604-538-8888 CELL: 604-961-5160 Thanks to my clients for helping me achieve Medallion Club for the 25th consecutive year. Call anytime.
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CINDY RUSSELL
JOANNE TAYLOR, PREC
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RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty 604-803-1904 “Cindy Sells!” Creating Real Estate Magic! www.bchomehunters.com
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FRASER VALLEY REAL ESTATE BOARD
The local realtors featured here are the honoured 10% of the 2,840 total realtors in the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board. In the White Rock and South Surrey area, these realtors qualified, and are shown here in order of 2015 standings.
YVONNE VAN GELDEREN
GARY McGRATTEN, McGRATTEN PREC
BLAIR MILLER
STEWART PEDDEMORS
MICHELLE PERREAULT
RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty 604-619-4465 Thanks again to my friends and clients for your trust and confidence. www.homz.ca
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RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty 604-541-4888 Thanks for 33 years in a row! (less hair / more knowledge)
RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty 604-541-4888 • 604-329-6759 I am sincerely thankful for all my clients’ support. I am always at your service. www.stewartpeddemors.com
Sutton Group West Coast Realty 604-728-2817 www.michelle perreault.com My deepest and sincerest gratitude to all my clients, family and colleagues for your continued support and referrals!
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MARTY KLEINE, KLEINE PREC
PHILIP DuMOULIN
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RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty 778-388-6670 Thank you to all my clients, my family and associates. With your support I have achieved Medallion Club status! www.lenaxu.ca
Sutton Group West Coast Realty 778-840-7141 Master Medallion Award With great appreciation to my clients and friends for another amazing year! www.takahashigroup.ca
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MONICA DAHL
RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty 604-541-4888 Recipient of RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement Award, 22 Year Medallion Club. Thanks to all my clients. www.PeninsulaPropertyShop.com
RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty 604-314-7927 Thank you to my clients for this achievement. I am never too busy for your referrals. www.billmorris.ca
HomeLife Benchmark Realty 604-531-1111 Thank you for all the trust and support from my family, clients, friends and colleagues.
Bay Realty Ltd. 604-531-4000 Thank you to all my clients for making this year a great success. SarahDaniels.ca
RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty 604-541-4888 www.dahlhomesbc.com 9 Consecutive Years Master Medallion Thanking clients & associates for your continued support.
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GLEN KULLMAN
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SANDRA MILLER
DAVID EVANS
HomeLife Benchmark Realty 604-836-0089 Thank you to all my amazing clients, friends and family for a great year. www.robv.ca
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Bay Realty Ltd. 778-833-1169 Thanks to all of my clients for making this year such a blast!
RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty 604-328-8250 Thanks to my clients and friends for an amazing year.
Congratulations MEDALLION CLUB QUALIFIERS
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FRASER VALLEY REAL ESTATE BOARD
The local realtors featured here are the honoured 10% of the 2,840 total realtors in the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board. In the White Rock and South Surrey area, these realtors qualified, and are shown here in order of 2015 standings.
JULIE ZHANG
MORLEY MYREN
MARCEL LeBLANC
SCOTT HIGGINS
TINA LANDERT
Hugh & McKinnon Realty 778-551-1608 What my clients demand, I supply! Thank you all!
RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty 604-541-4888 Thank you to my clients for making this possible.
RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty 604-541-4888 Thank you to all those who contributed to me making this a great year.
Hugh & McKinnon Realty 604-778-7024 I am sincerely thankful to my clients!
HomeLife Benchmark Realty Corp. 604-833-4990 Thank you for your continued support. It is greatly appreciated.
Congratulations to all qualifiers SANDRA PERRY
CINDY POPPY
SCOTT FRANKLIN
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HomeLife Benchmark Realty Corp. 604-531-1111 Putting clients first. Thank you!
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Congratulations MEDALLION CLUB QUALIFIERS
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FRASER VALLEY REAL ESTATE BOARD
The local realtors featured here are the honoured 10% of the 2,840 total realtors in the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board. In the White Rock and South Surrey area, these realtors qualified, and are shown here in order of 2015 standings.
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The Walker Real Estate Team
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The Taylor Team Thank you to all our clients, family and friends for another successful year! Natasha & Ryan Natasha Taylor – The Taylor Team Sutton Group - West Coast Realty
778-316-4290 www.natashataylor.ca 2013-2016 Medallion Member for Top Percentage of Real Estate Agents in the Fraser Valley!
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STEVE and JARETT MERKAL RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty 604-802-9195 Thank you to our clients, friends and family for your referrals and continued support.
Bay Realty Ltd. • 604-531-4000 Thank you to all our clients and colleagues for making 2015 another successful year.
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ackson Silvester-Lee is an athlete for all seasons – and one with very little downtime. Between wrestling practice, training for the upcoming rugby season – on the pitch and in the gym – and school work, the Grade 12 Earl Marriott Secondary student doesn’t have a lot of free time. So little, in fact, that even a brief interview with a visitor is squeezed into a short gap between rugby drills on a soggy afternoon last week. With rugby and wrestling on the agenda – provincial championships for the latter sport began Thursday – Silvester-Lee admits that he’s currently in the midst of one of his all-too-common busy periods. “Right now is really busy, for sure. But I’ve still got a couple hours at the end of every day, and I take one day a week off of everything for recovery,” he explained. Jackson After years as a multiSilvester-Lee sport athlete, SilvesterLee is used to such a jam-packed schedule. This year alone, he has competed in cross-country, football, and wrestling, with rugby and track-andfield still to come. Away from school, he also plays club rugby with Bayside and is a member of the Ocean Athletics track club. He’s also suited up for a slew of provincial and national age-group rugby sides over the years. He has also achieved the rare feat of competing in three high-school provincial tournaments in a single year, with a fourth – in rugby – likely to come later this spring, considering EMS is among the province’s top senior boys rugby programs. As a member of the school’s varsity football team, Silvester-Lee helped the Mariners to an undefeated season, which culminated in a second consecutive BC AA Tier 2 championship. “It was a really good season, we did well,”
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Earl Marriott Secondary’s Jackson Silvester-Lee helped the school’s varsity football team win a second straight B.C. title last fall. he said. since I started school.” Despite potentially competing in a fourth While Silvester-Lee may downplay his provincial tournament this year, Silvesterrun of provincial participation, his rugby Lee – who plays scrum half – said he hasn’t coach, Adam Roberts, does not. In fact, given it too much thought, the enthusiastic longtime coach nor does he put any extra ❝I just tell him – go at EMS is among Silvester-Lee’s pressure on himself or his rugby do wrestling, go biggest supporters. teammates as a result of his a pretty uncommon thing do whatever… go in“It’s unprecedented quest. our world, I think. Now, have fun.❞ “I think there’s just the usual everyone specializes in just one pressure, no more than any other sport… but I believe guys should Adam Roberts year. I try not to over-think just play whatever they want. rugby coach things like that – I just go out Right now, Jackson is wrestling, and play, and get through the season. Every and that’s awesome – we’ll get him back practice counts, every game counts, so that’s when he’s done,” said Roberts. how I look at it,” he said. “I just tell him – go do wrestling, go do “It’s just what I like to do – I’ve been whatever. Rugby will be here for you when playing a lot of sports my whole life, ever you get back. Go have fun.”
Roberts has been well-aware of his pupil’s multi-sport talents for years. In fact, it’s not likely there’s coach in the province – parents aside – who has known a player as long as Roberts has known Silvester-Lee. “Trish, Jackson’s mom, was our trainer when I was in Grade 12 playing rugby at Semiahmoo,” he explained. “Somewhere, I have a picture of me, 18 years old, holding Jackson, who is just a little baby, like a month old. So I’ve always had a pretty strong tie with him, all these years.” It was his mom, Silvester-Lee said, that sparked his love for rugby as a toddler. Of all his athletic endeavours, he’s quick to admit that rugby is his favourite. i see page 36
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i from page 35 “My family was always supportive of me playing different sports, and my mom got me interested in rugby when I was three,” he explained, adding that he also played baseball as a youngster, before giving it up to focus on the faster-paced, more physical sports he enjoys best. “I come from a rugby family. My mom never played herself, but she was a trainer for some Canadian rugby teams… and her favourite sport to watch was always rugby.” One benefit of playing multiple sports, both Roberts and SilvesterLee agree, is that he’s constantly crosstraining. That has helped him excel at sports in which he’s a novice. Take wrestling, for example. “I’ve only been doing it since last year. The aggressiveness came naturally to me, but all the technique, that takes some time,” he said. “I’ve definitely improved. In my first couple tournaments, I came last in every single one, then ended up qualifying for provincials.” Roberts said while Silvester-Lee has a natural athletic ability, his work ethic, more than anything else, has allowed him to succeed. “He’s a great athlete, but he works hard at it,” Roberts said. “That’s not the body of a cross-country runner, but he’s worked at it, and it’s pretty remarkable what he’s been able to accomplish. I mean, four provincial sports in one year? That’s insane.”
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Hawks’ sniper nabs silver on ice Tom Zillich Black Press
Luka Burzan’s trip to Norway had a silver lining. The Surrey hockey player, 16, returned home from the Youth Olympic Winter Games with a silver medal he earned as a member of Team Canada. In Lillehammer, the squad lost 5-2 to the U.S. in Sunday’s final. “Obviously it wasn’t the medal we wanted but it was still a great experience, something I’ll remember for the rest of my life,” said Burzan, who led the tournament in points with four goals and three assists in Team Canada’s six games. Burzan is a high-scoring forward with the Valley West Hawks, currently tops in the 11-team B.C. Major Midget League with playoffs set to begin next week. Burzan has 44 points – including 15 goals – in 27 games with the Hawks this season. Last year, he was chosen sixth overall by the Moose Jaw Warriors in the Western Hockey League bantam draft. He was told in mid-January that he’d made Team Canada’s roster for Lillehammer.
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Gold for Tardi in Norway Cloverdale curler Tyler Tardi struck gold once at the Youth Olympic Winter Games in Lillehammer, Norway – and very nearly claimed a second medal, as well. In the mixed curling event, Tardi’s rink – which also included Mary Fay, Karlee Burgess and Sterling Middleton – cruised past the rest of the field, going undefeated in round-robin play, before winning both quarter-final and semifinal games.
In the championship contest, Tardi’s Canadian squad defeated the U.S. 10-4. “Representing Canada at the Youth Olympics, it’s an unbelievable feeling. I don’t know what to say about it, it’s just an incredible feeling,” Tardi said. Later during the Olympic tournament, Tardi – and teammate Honoka Sasaki of Japan – nearly scooped a bronze medal in the mixed doubles tournament. Tardi and Sasaka had a strong
run through the tournament, but fell short in the bronze-medal game, losing 10-1 to Ruiyi Zhao (China) and Andreas Haarstad (Norway) to finish fourth overall. “We had a lot of fun out there and are pretty happy with how we did,” he said. “We just had the wrong side of the inch a couple of times, ticking guards a few times, and they were making a ton of shots. They really deserved (the win).” – Nick Greenizan
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Valley West’s Luka Burzan. “When I heard I was going to play for my country, it was one of the best feelings I ever had,” he told Black Press Monday. “Representing my country, there’s no better feeling.” In Lillehammer, he was one of just two B.C. players on Team Canada, along with Tristen Nielsen of Fort St. John.
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Their sixth consecutive Fraser Valley championship might be their most unlikely. The Holy Cross Crusaders won the Senior AA girls high school Fraser Valley championship Saturday night in Chilliwack, defeating the G.W. Graham Grizzlies 58-44 in the final. The top three teams at the eightteam playoff, staged at G.W. Graham Secondary in Chilliwack, qualified for the provincial championship tournament next week in Langley.
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ows, but then lost to G.W. Graham 61-39. Southridge recovered to top Burnsview 72-22, but lost 54-48 in a rematch with Pitt Meadows to bring their season to an end. Q The Lord Tweedsmuir Panthers took second place in the Senior AAA Fraser Valley tournament in Coquitlam. The Cloverdale school lost 83-52 to Brookswood in the championship game Saturday. Maryn Budiman of the Panthers was a first-team all-star, with Emma Jonas and Ali Norris earning a second-team selection. McNeely. McNeely – a Southridge School student – brought home three gold medals and one bronze, while also qualifying for Canadian Age Group Nationals on both the one- and three-metre boards. Madeline Green, 10, also had a great showing in the provincial capital, winning three silver medals. Taylor Pai, 12, won gold on the platform, silver on the one-metre board and narrowly missed a bronze medal in the three-metre event, finishing fourth. Emma Brooks played second in both the provincial ‘B’ one- and three-metre events, while Tavia Walz was fourth and sixth on the one- and three-metre boards, respectively. – Nick Greenizan
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INVESTMENT OPTIONS “…the expectation that household formation in Metro Vancouver will continue to exceed the number of new homes built in the region for the next decade makes long-term price appreciation highly likely.”
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of the condo is that they are typically the most affordable to purchase and the easiest to rent. The downside is that condos, compared to houses and townhouses, enjoy lesser long-term price appreciation because of their fractional ownership of the land the unit is built on,” he says. “Townhouses tend to be bought by owners who live in them rather than rent them out.” If you are considering purchasing either an investment property or a second home, do your research and ask yourself some impor-
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DYER, Louis Victor
Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe 1521-56 Street, Tsawwassen
April 27, 1921 - February 20, 2016
www.mapleridgefuneral.ca
MACFARLANE, Phyllis November 4, 1924 - February 15, 2016
Phyllis K. MacFarlane passed away peacefully on February 15, 2016. Phyllis was predeceased by her husband Robert of 45 years in 1996. Phyllis was born in Kansas in 1924, and moved to Canada upon marriage to Robert. The spent 27 years in Ottawa and then moved to White Rock, B.C. Phyllis was co-founder of the Peace Arch Quilters Group and long-time member of the Fraser Valley Quilters Guild. She was an adherent member of St. John’s Presbyterian Church. She is survived by nieces & nephews and extended family in California, as well as many friends. Cremation and no service by request. Remembrance in her memory to be given to The Peace Arch Hospital. Please visit www.valleyviewsurrey.ca for online condolences. Valley View Funeral Home 604-596-8866
COOKE Margarita (nee Coombs) June 1, 1923 to February 14, 2016 It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our dear mother, Margarita Cooke of natural causes, on Valentine’s Day, just shy of her 93rd birthday. Greta, as she liked to be called, was predeceased by her husband, Francis Stewart Cooke and her eldest son, Timothy Stewart Cooke. She is survived by her sister, Christine Askew of Warwick, England, by her youngest son, Dr. Christopher Cooke, her daughter-in-laws Carolyn Cooke and Johanna Alink-Cooke; her grandchildren, Christian Anders Cooke (Robyn Cooke) and Mackenzie Cooke and her 2 great grandchildren, Hayden Stewart Cooke and Silas William Cooke. Special thanks to the staff at Sunnyside Manor and her caregivers from Harmony Health for their help and compassion during her time there and especially to her faithful friends, Barbara and Ester. Cremation to be followed by a private ceremony.
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FINN, Doreen On Thursday, Feb 11, 2016 with heavy hearts we said goodbye to our loving Mom, Granny and Great Granny. She will be greatly missed by her daughter Barb (Dave), granddaughters Keliegh & Carly (Jason), great grandsons Jacob and Joshua, her sister June (Ches), nieces, nephews and many others that loved her and called her Granny. We would like to thank Dr. Fagan and the staff at Langley Memorial Hospital for their kindness. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the SPCA. A celebration of Granny’s life will be held Sunday Feb 28th at 1pm. Fort Langley Community Hall, 9167 Glover Rd.
PENNY Francis
January 10, 1950 - February 13, 2016 Lovingly remembered by his wife Asante Penny (Rita Loftsgard), son Simon (Frances), his siblings Philip (Liette), Michael (Dorothy), Catherine and Kevin (Kristin), and his grandchildren Alyssa, Mark, Caelan and Neala. Loyal to friends and family, Francis had a charm and charisma that made people smile. A natural sportsman, he enjoyed hockey, football and golf. Francis was a very creative and talented person. He quit math in high school to study theatre, and then travelled extensively doing children’s theatre. Subsequently becoming a journalist, he published in the Washington Post, Toronto Star, Vancouver Sun, and other publications. Francis loved animals. He was professionally involved with thoroughbreds in Ontario and standardbreds in BC, and became marketing director at Fraser Downs Racetrack. Fueled by his love of nature, a new dream appeared and he became a bee keeper. Fascinated by the artistry of web design, he leaves a legacy of beautiful websites. A celebration of his life will be held in the spring when the ground dries up. Donations may be made to the Senior Animals In Need Today Society in Mission, BC.
STUNNING MOKA HOUSE COFFEE SHOP FOR SALE View at Grandview Corners Lifestyle Village 160th St. and 24th Ave. EXCELLENT BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Owner retiring, asking $59,000.00 Contact len@mokahouse.com or by phone 604-569-3358 or cell 778 868-9712
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SANFORD D. Joyce June 29, 1932 – December 4, 2015 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of a beautiful spunky spirit after a short illness at Peace Arch hospital. She was a loving mother to Karen, caring Gramma to Troy and Josh McMullin and loving Great Gramma to Mason SekuraMcMullin. We miss you dearly. Have a dancing party with Marilynn, Michel and Garth. Joyce did not want a ceremony.
McCUBBIN, Janice Evelyn Pearl
(nee Thoreson) December 17, 1926 - Lethbridge, AB February 22, 2016 - Calgary, AB Janice McCubbin of Calgary passed away peacefully on Monday, February 22, 2016, at the Agape Hospice with her family by her side. Janice was raised in Lethbridge by a loving family. From an early age she was drawn to music. Playing piano and teaching music was to become a lifelong passion for Janice. She moved to Calgary in 1958 to raise her family and continue her career in music. She earned degrees in music from the University of Western Ontario, and the University of Calgary. In 1996 she married Alec McCubbin, and moved to Whiterock, BC, where she enjoyed the happiest time of her life. She is already greatly missed by those who knew and loved her. Janice is survived by her two sons Paul Milevic and Kim Milevic (Margie Klassen) & grandchildren Alexander and Katherine Milevic. She was predeceased by parents Theodore and Pearl Thoreson, brother Robert, and husband Alec McCubbin. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY (Crowfoot, 82 Crowfoot Circle N.W.), on Sunday, February 28, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. Graveside Service on Monday, February 29, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Mountain View Cemetery, Lethbridge, AB. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, donations can be made directly to the Agape Hospice. In living memory of Janice McCubbin, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Crowfoot, 82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE N.W. CALGARY, AB T3G 2T3 Telephone: 1-800-661-1599 You may wish to email your family and friends to let them know that the above obituary may be viewed online at: www.mcinnisandholloway.com
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GARDENING
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LIVE-IN caretaker single or couple. Seeking fit, self motivated, hard working live-in caretaker for busy horse farm. The ideal candidate will have experience with maintenance, farm equipment, landscaping, fencing, water pipes and drainage. Stall cleaning is not required on a normal basis. Must be detail oriented and keep a clean facility. A brand new bright 1 bdrm and 1 bath suite provided as well as a wage. Could also suit a couple who are interested in house cleaning and yard maintenance as well. Prefer Spanish/English speaking but not mandatory. Forward resume or experience to :email tanispearson@shaw.ca or mail to 4615 190 Street, B.C. VIZ 1B2( no drop by visits please)
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FRANCHISE
PLANT SUPERVISOR Langley, BC Fuchs Lubricants Canada Ltd. is the Canadian operating unit of Fuchs Petrolub S.E., the world’s largest independent manufacturer of specialty lubricants. Qualifications: • Minimum five years’ experience in lubricants, chemical, or related manufacturing. • Forklift experience • Demonstrated ability to supervise hourly personnel. Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and SAP. • A Bachelor’s degree is highly preferred or applicable exp. in lieu of education is needed. Fuchs Lubricants Canada LTD. offers an excellent compensation, benefits package, and bonus plan. To learn more about this world-class organization, please visit the company website at www.Fuchs.com or apply by e-mail: rdenbok@fuchs.com
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EDUCATION
OPTICAL TRAINING ... in only 6-months starts March 21st, 2016
www.bccollegeofoptics.ca BC College Optics 604.581.0101
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HELP WANTED
PCA / LPN
Peace Arch Appliance
Required for weekend & evening shifts, with a home support agency in the White Rock / S. Surrey area. Must drive and preferably live in the area.
Service to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers & dishwashers. Reasonable. Also Appliance Removal Call Mark (604)536-9092
Please call: (604)535-0638 Between 8:30am - 4:30pm.
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PROFESSIONAL CARPET CLEANING
Leading White Rock/South Surrey renovator has an immediate opening for:
FINISH CARPENTER
** DISCOUNT ** First time Customer & Seniors Safe Products~Fast Dry Times
A busy and reputable renovation company is looking for an experienced finish carpenter who is well rounded in all facets of home renovations including cabinet installs to join our team. Must be quality oriented. Please forward resume to: info@mpbconstruction.com or by fax to: 604-538-8608 Learn more about us at: www.mpbconstruction.com
Full Armour Carpet Care 604 - 418 - 0555
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ALL GREEN CLEANING
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INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT SCHOOL. Hands-On Tasks. Start Weekly. GPS Training! Funding & Housing Avail! Job Aid! Already a HEO? Get certification proof. Call 1-866-399-3853 or go to: iheschool.com
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JAMES Garden Ltd. requires 4 Farm Workers for seasonal work starting around May 10-Oct.20. Approx.50t hrs/wk. Starting wage $10.70 per hr. Duties are : hand planting, weeding, cultivating, harvesting moving irrigation pipes, heavy lifting vegetables boxes etc. Fax resume to 604- 574- 5921. WA GARDEN, 17535 40 Ave., Sry F/T farm workers req: weed, plant, packing,harvest. Ability to operate farm machinery an asset. No skill, exp, educ.req. 40 hrs/wk. $10.59/hr. Start Mar.15,2016. 604-313-1133.
HELP WANTED
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RAMP AGENT Vancouver International Airport (YVR) About Us: Swissport International Ltd. is the leading Ground Services Provider to the airline industry. Job Responsibilities: • Loading and unloading passenger baggage and cargo • Drive and/or operate ground support equipment • Other duties as assigned Qualifications and Competencies: • Hold and maintain a valid B.C. drivers license • Must be able to work outdoors • Must be able to work various shifts • Must be able to repeatedly lift heavy objects • Discounted travel • Extended medical & dental package • Company uniforms provided Please send resume: yvrhr@swissport.com or Fax: 604.207.9941 or apply online: www.swissport.com
KIDS AND ADULTS NEEDED FOR CARRIER ROUTES
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 Buena Vista Ave, Finlay St, Lee St, Maple St,z Roper Ave, Thrift Ave ..............................................69 18101407 140 St, 140A St, 141A St, 142 St, 18A Ave, 19 Ave, 19A Ave, 20 Ave, 20A Ave .......................................93 18101411 141B St, 142 St, 142B St, 143A St, 16A Ave, 17A Ave, 18 Ave.......................................................128 18102506 130A St, 131 St, 19 Ave, 19A Ave, 20 Ave, Laronde Dr .................................................................75 18102512 130 St, 16Ave, Summerhill Cres, Crt, Grove & Pl ..................................................................88 18103607 126 St, 127 St, 26 Ave, 26A Ave, 27A Ave, 28 Ave .........................................................................63 18105804 152 St, 153 St, 153A St, 154 St, 19A Ave, 20 Ave, 20A Ave, 21 Ave, 21A Ave ......................................138 18107011 22B Ave, 24 Ave, Christopherson Rd .....................45
*** GET READY FOR SPRING *** Book before February 28th for 15% Off your 1st Full House Clean
VOLUNTEERS
Call Susan 778-899-0941
Gala Volunteers Needed
Jim’s Mowing Business for Sale
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CLEANING SERVICES
AA HOUSE CLEANING LADY for home & office. Excellent refs. Call 604-597-0953
Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca
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HELP WANTED
CHRISTINE’S CLEANING. Reas. & Honest. You won’t be disappointed. References. Call 604-328-3733. AJP Residential Cleaning. *Insured *Licensed *Bonded. GREAT RATES Taking New Clients. 604-527-4920
A MAID 2 CLEAN All Your Cleaning Needs
BE A PRODUCT SAMPLER
Weekly • Biweekly • Monthly Residential & Commercial Services ~ Excellent Rates!! * Licensed * Bonded * Insured
Miss talking to PEOPLE? Are you BORED? Need extra MONEY?
778-883-4262
BC’s largest, most reputable demo company is hiring Contract Demonstrators for 6 - 10 days a month in local grocery stores. Who are you: • A reliable, mature adult • Man/woman, senior/retiree • A go-getter who loves people • Can work on your own • Enjoy simple cooking When do we need you: • Fri./Sat. &/or Sun. 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (available all 3 days) What do you need: • English reading & writing • Stand unaided 6-7 hr/day • Car is a must to carry supplies • Well groomed & bondable • Carry table & supplies • Food Safe to be obtained Training: • North Burnaby Pay: • $11.50/hr. per hour to start; $12.00/hr. April 1, 2016
FLATTEN POPCORN CEILINGS *No Scraping *No Sanding *NO MESS Just a beautiful modern flat ceiling!!
Call Friendly Benjamin @ 604-230-7928
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ELECTRICIAN - Dana Thompson Over 24yrs exp. Res/Comm. Free est. Bonded. #14758 604-353-1519
A+ Lawn & Garden - Residential & Commercial services. 604.908.3596
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899 All Electrical. Low Cost. Licensed. Res/Com. Small job expert. Renos Panel changes ~ 604-374-0062
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FENCING
FENCES, DECKS, Home Construction & Repairs Proudly serving White Rock / South Surrey for over 10yrs. Lic. & Ins.
Dave 604-306-4255
Certified Horticulturist (BCIT)
~ 25 Years Experience ~ Mowing, Pruning, Lawn Reno Topsoil, Mulch & Sand top dress.
Call Mike 604-671-3312 expertlawnmanagement.com
www.watsonconstruction.ca DEAD LEVEL CONSTRUCTION. COMPLETE FENCING ($500 min.) Bob 604-830-1322 www.deadlevel.ca BBB Accredited Member
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ELECT SERVICES Tree Pruning, Topping & Removal Hedge Trimming ~ Drainage
Full Landscape & Maintenance Services Insured ~ WCB Over 25 yrs Exp.
*Free Estimate *Seniors Discount
Call 778-245-5006 HARDWOOD FLOOR REFINISHING ✶ Repairs & Staining ✶ Installation ✶ Free Estimates
Century Hardwood Floors 604-376-7224
FOR A BEAUTIFUL GARDEN Garden Design & Installation • Fall Clean-Up • Maintenance
604-512-4525 www.gardenbuds.ca
www.centuryhardwood.com
METICULOUS & IMMACULATE
Residential & Commercial Services Present Clients of 15 Years. Move-Ins & Move-Outs. 25 Yrs Exp. Exc Ref’s. Text/Phone: 604-763-8443
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MUSHROOM MANURE
E & M MAINTENANCE WINDOW WASHING
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+.
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
CARRIERS
Delivery or pick up Surrey location Covered Storage.
604-644-1878
Eric 604-541-1743 FOR ALL YOUR Cleaning Needs Wkly, bi-wkly, monthly. Exc rates. 20 Yrs exp. Jane (604)831-0765
Please visit www.pahfoundation.ca/gala to apply online or contact Andrea McCorkell at 604.535.4520.
JMP Marketing Services 604-294-3424, or toll-free 1-800-991-1989 - local 30
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PENINSULA Window Cleaning D Gutter Cleaning D Windows - In & Out D Pressure Washing D Fully Insured / Licensed D Free Estimates - Seniors Disc. D Friendly - Dependable
Earn Extra $
SUPREME HEDGES • #1 Hedge Trim • #1 Pruning • #1 Tree Cutting • #1 Clean Up & Removal Free Estimates!
the Surrey Leader and the Surrey Now.
TOPSOIL & GRAVEL
604-531-5935
Jay 604-857-1959 283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS CHAMPION SERVICES
Volunteer in support of your hospital!
Part-time, small vehicle required. Door to Door Delivery, Wednesday, Thursday & Fridays.
Excavators, Backhoes, Bobcats & Dump Trucks for hire
*Seniors Disc. *Insured *28 yrs.
Mark (778) 855-7038
ADULTS NEEDED TO DELIVER
.A Ram Gardening All Lawn care, Free Estimates, Lawn Cuts, Aerating, Weeding, Hedge Trimming, Pruning, Moss Control, Bark MulchCall Paul (778)316-3054
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COMPUTER SERVICES
• Power Washing • Gutter Cleaning • Roof Cleaning • Window Cleaning
Please call 604-575-5342
30 Years experience! For Prompt Service Call
CONSTRUCTION SITE In your NEIGHBORHOOD
Simon 604-230-0627
Req: Carpenters, Helpers Laborers, CSO’s/OFA’s TCP’s, Cleaners $11-28/hr
GUTTER & ROOF CLEANING Moss Removal. WCB 20 Years Exp. 604-341-5831
Work Today, Daily or Weekly Pay Apply 9AM to 2PM at: 118 – 713 Columbia Street
New West 604.522.4900 LANDSCAPERS FOR FULL-TIME WORK 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.
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GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627
FINANCIAL SERVICES
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
DHALIWAL GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING
Computer Problems? Call Blue Sky Tech 604.512.7082 John Jespersen
F Grass cutting - 1-4 x month F Hedge Trimming & Pruning F Winter Clean-up
10% off with this ad 20% off Regular Lawn Maint. Comm/Res, Free Estimates.
Call Joe 604-220-4442 C & C GARDENERS Tree & Shrub Pruning, Spring Clean-Up. 25 Yrs Experience. 604-530-2232
RETAIL SALES CLERK Will train. Good starting wage.
Apply in person at: PENGUIN MEATS, 1554 - 152 St., White Rock.
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
283A
HANDYPERSONS
AT YOUR SERVICE. Carpentry, Concrete, Painting, Rubbish Removal. Call Dave (604)999-5056
HOME REPAIR, CARPENTRY & DESIGN
✔ Minor electrical & plumbing ✔ Painting ✔ Baseboard ✔ Fence & Drywall Repairs ✔ Custom woodwork ✔ Hood Fan Installation
Helping Seniors My Specialty 604 - 916 - 0739
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CONCRETE & PLACING
SEMI-RETIRED contractor will do small concrete jobs. Patio’s, sidewalks, driveway’s. Re & re old or . Need Cash? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. SnapCarCash. 604-777-5046
Warehouse Worker (afternoon-shift)
Overland West is looking for an experienced safety oriented, reliable professional forklift operator, to work in a fast paced warehouse. We have many long term employees and are looking to add to our team.
We Offer A Competitive Wage & BC Medical As Well As Extended Benefits. Fax: 604.888.6469 Email:Sean sweber@overlandwest.ca
TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, 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
damaged concrete. Ken 604-307-4923
SCHAFER CEMENT CO. (1973) Prep & Place ~ Driveways, Patios & Walkways. Call 604-218-7089
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DRYWALL
PSB DRYWALL LTD.★ All Boarding, Taping, Framing & Texture. Insured work. Dump Removal Service. 604-762-4657 / 778-246-4657 DEAD LEVEL Construction Ltd. Complete Drywall Work - $500 min. Bob 604-830-1322 www.deadlevel.ca BBB Accredited Member
Designing and renovating new kitchens, bathrooms, basements, house make-overs and additions
Call for FREE in-home consultation In-house design team and cabinet shop Showroom: Unit 62 - 15515 24th Ave. (at King George Blvd.) Tel: 604-538-9622
www.mpbconstruction.com
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EXPERT HANDYMAN available for most jobs big or small. Young, fit & hardworking. Great rates & friendly service! Phone Dan 604-679-1278
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356
RUBBISH REMOVAL
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 506
*WCB *Licensed *Insured
Dan 778-837-0771
Re-Paint Specialist 15 Years Experience Interior/Exterior, stucco painting.
JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca
Always Reddy Rubbish Removal
20% discount
Residential / Commercial
on re-painting or
• Respectful • Reliable • Responsible • Affordable Rates
3 rooms $299 Free Estimates
All Rubbish, Junk & Recycling needs.
Call Sunny,778-893-1786
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REPAINT SPECIALIST
A1 BATH RENO’S. Bsmt Suites, Drywall, Patios, Plumbing, Siding, Fencing, Roofing, Landscaping, etc. Joe 604-961-9937.
Johnson
778-999-2803
Doors, Casings, Walls, Baseboards, Ceiling Repairs - Painting. Finishing available. rene.s@telus.net
• Painting • Renovations • Repairs
European Quality Workmanship
www.paintitfixit.ca
Interior / Exterior Specialist Flooring, Tiling, Finishing • Fully Insured • Top Quality
HANDYMAN Home Repair Services - 45 Yrs Exp Call or Text Henry 604-868-5441
CONTRACT OR HOURLY FREE ESTIMATES 28 YEARS IN BUSINESS
Per Molsen 604-575-1240
START TO FINISH CONTRACTING Blake and his Dad make a positive difference in your life by providing quality workmanship delivered with integrity. D interior & exterior reno’s D rot repair & restoration D Decks D Fences & much more. * Free estimates. Call Blake or Brian (604)816-1653 Licensed, Insured, WCB
www.starttofin.ca VECTOR RENO’S Interior & Exterior. Additions, Repairs & Strata Improvements. Also fences, decks, sheds, garages & wood planters. 604-690-3327
FULL RENOVATIONS Including Kitchens, Bathrooms, Man Caves & Basement Suites “ Let’s us fix what someone else tried to fix. “
LANDSCAPING
CLOVERDALE
THRIFT STORE Up to 50% OFF Almost Everything in Store
S. SURREY ESTATE SALE 12021-Boundary Drive Friday Feb. 26th & Sat. Feb. 27th, 10am - 4pm
2 coats any colour
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls
Cloverdale High Performance paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.
1-4 Bedroom • Internals •• Small & Big Moves • Internals SingleItems Items •• Packing •• Single Packing Supplies Supplies r
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PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299
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MOVING? TM
Brads Junk Removal.com. Same Day Service. Affordable Rates! 604.220.JUNK (5865)
RUBBISH REMOVAL
Household / Construction
604-536-6620
Saturday,
Call Mitch 604-813-9104
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604 - 720 - 2009 ~We accept Visa & Mastercard~
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555. . Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 .Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
MOVING OUT SALE; Brand new stationary bike, furniture, garden pots, portable D/W, crystal, glassware, books. $ neg. (604)535-3609
“Simply the best for less”
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Specializing in interior & exterior quality repaints.
1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1-3 Men
MISC. WANTED
Have Unwanted Firearms?
Eric 604 - 219-1513 604 - 576 - 5758
~ PRO PAINTERS ~ INTERIOR / EXTERIOR Quality Work, Free Estimates
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.
Member of Better Business Bureau
Call today to set up an appointment 604-467-9232
604-537-4140
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PLUMBING
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
Deck Experts Specializing in all Decking, Railings & Outdoor Living GVHBA Member 604.626.7100
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Home Improvements
“OVER 30 YEARS IN HOME IMPROVEMENTS” DEAL WITH A COMPANY YOUR FAMILY CAN TRUST!
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ALL RENOVATIONS HOMES, TOWNHOUSES & CONDOS
CALL TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE
www.askshell.com
Unit #7 - 2320 King George Blvd. in South Surrey
Serving the Lower Mainland
604.542.2236
1 Bdrm & 2 Bdrms. Well maintained Concrete High Rise in White Rock close to shopping.
To Place An Ad Call 604-575-5555
373B .604.536.2216 www.bhserviceplumbing.org
A Gas Fitter ✭ Plumber
✭ 604-312-7674 ✭ ✭ 604-507-4606 ✭ 341
PRESSURE WASHING
Hydro Tech Power Washing Hot & Cold: WCB, Liability Insured hydro-tech.ca ~ 778-928-6768
TILING
A-1 Ceramics, Marble, Glass blocks Install/Repair. Res./Comm. 20 yrs exp. Peter’s Tile 604-209-0173
Furnaces, Boilers, Hot Water Heating, Hotwater Tanks, Drain/Duct Cleaning & Plumbing Jobs.
WE BUY RECORDS & BOOKS Hemingway’s 33765 Essendene Ave. Abbotsford ~ 604-855-1894
SUITES, UPPER
TRANSPORTATION
UTILITIES INCLUDED. NS/NP
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS
Call 604-538-5337 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.
2007 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN, 5sp manual transmission, only 76,000K, dark grey, $5600 firm. 604-538-9257
Call: 604-363-4631
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
The Scrapper
KIWANIS PARK PLACE 12850 26th Ave. Surrey 55+ Crescent Beach
Clean, cozy 1 bdrm apts. 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
Call 604-536-0379 White Rock - 1371 Fir St.
HILLCREST VILLA 2 Bdrm ~ 2nd Floor Corner Unit. $985/mo **Strictly NO SMOKING building, suite or balcony**
Heat & Hot water incl No elevator - 7 Unit building No Pets. Adult Oriented.
(604)536-8428 WHITE ROCK; 1 BDRM near all amens. Mar 1st. N/S. $725 incl gas heat & hot water. 604-589-7818 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 SUNSET VILLA
hemibooks@yahoo.com
We make housecalls!
Large 1 Bedroom D/W in unit. Concrete building.
REAL ESTATE
1 block from Semiahmoo Mall. Available January 1
PETS 477
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WHITE ROCK 2bdr +den, updated main floor of house with full bath, F/P. N/S. Available March 1st. $1500 + 2/3 utils. 604-802-9195
Swimming Pool & All Amenities.
Wanstalls Tactical & Sporting Arms
WCB INSURED
Vincent 543-7776
SHELL BUSEY’S **
MISC. FOR SALE
LARGE antique dining room set, 6 chairs, buffet, china, table, mirror. ALSO oak kitchen set with 6 chairs. New condition. 604-535-8199
.Beachview Painters. Competitive rates. Clean and courteous. Free estimates. 604-250-7972. Painting the peninsula for 20 years.
Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
ACTIVE SENIOR
OCEAN PARK clean quiet furn’d bdrm, adult home, lovely area Mar1 N/S. $490 +part utils. 604-535-5953
1917 Iris Place 560
From $45/Hr.
APARTMENT/CONDO
Household items, antique trunk, fridge, stove and lots more!!
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
www.affordablemoversbc.com
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ROOMS FOR RENT
SUNDECKS
1 Room-$89/Rm Incl Benjamin Moore Paint. Dave, 604-614-3416
AFFORDABLE MOVERS
746 RENTALS
GARAGE SALE February 27th, 10am-3pm
LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
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
S.SURREY
~ FREE ESTIMATES ~
FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1973
Licensed - Bonded - Fully Equip. Residential Commercial, 1-3 Men Local & Long Distance Moves Start $45/hr ~ All size trucks Free estimate/Senior Discount www.miraclemoving.ca
All Contents of house for sale. (604)536-6510
SENIORS DISCOUNT
B & B MOBILE SERVICES
MIRACLE MOVING
2nd floor office space 301 sq/ft
*WHITE ROCK SQUARE 1480 Foster Street 519 sq/ft & 647 sq/ft 604-536-5639 to view/rates
.Russells Rubbish Removal 604-787-7355 White Rock / South Surrey
www.paintspecial.com
MOVING & STORAGE
OFFICE SPACES
GARAGE SALES
Saturday Feb 27, 10am-4pm. Toys, childrens clothes, kitchenware, furniture, etc. Rain or shine
OFFICE/RETAIL
*ROSEMARY CENTRE 3388 Rosemary Hts Cres.
FUEL
1550 - Merklin Street
Milan 604-724-3832
Taylored Landscape Maintenance and Design. Lawn, garden and landscape maintenance. Spring cleanup specials. 604 442 6749
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RON Morin
D&M Painting & Renovations
604-889-8424
Homelife Pen. Property 604-536-0220
we are here to assist you! Let us help you meet your advertising challenges. CALL US TODAY! 604-575-5555
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Commercial • Residential
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CLASSIFIED ADS!
ALDER, BIRCH, MAPLE MIX. Cut up to 16’’ lengths, split, seasoned, ready to burn. $260 a 4 x 4 x 8 cord delivered. Call 604-339-9077
• Quick Work • Free Estimates
Repairs & Reno’s, Sundecks & Additions, New Homes
HOMES FOR RENT
639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES
Fast * Mighty * Visible * Dependable! Whether you’re a classified reader or a classified advertiser,
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RENE’S SPRAY & BRUSH PAINTING 778-855-5361 Danish Quality
Honest, reliable, quality work at good prices. Fully insured.
300
UNDER $200
Chesterfield & matching Loveseat, like new cond. Teal colour. Cost $2000: Asking $185: 604-542-0575
PRISM PAINTING CO.
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR
736
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.
4 solid MAPLE CAPTAIN CHAIRS. New condition. $150. 604-535-8199
.Hayden Painting 778-229-0236 Family Owned & Operated Ryan 778.229.0236
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
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
Service to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers & dishwashers. Reasonable. Also Appliance Removal Call Mark (604)536-9092
• Basement Suites • Plumbing • Electrical • Kitchens • Baths • Drywall • Painting • Texture • Patches • Flooring • Mouldings • Much More
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Handyman from Newfoundland
APPLIANCES
RENTALS
Peace Arch Appliance
TOTAL RENOVATIONS
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
HANDYMAN CONNECTION HANDYMAN CONNECTION Handyman Connection - Bonded -Renovations - Installations Repairs - 604.878.5232
REAL ESTATE
Repair, Replace, Remodel...
We’re On The Web
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$950 incls. HEAT & H/W.
Call for appt to view 778.878.0782
PETS
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
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FOR SALE BY OWNER
Abbotsford Condo, Regency Park, 15th floor - amazing views, 1085sf, 2 bdrms, 2 baths, high ceilings, insuite laundry, 2 parking spots, lots of amenities, central area. $284,000. Call (604)703-5263
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HOMES FOR RENT
Elgin Prk, updated 4bdr 2.5 ba exec home on acreage quiet CDS nr schls. N/S. $2800m. 604-512-6543
#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle REMOVAL ~~ ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT ~~ $$$ PAID FOR SOME. 604.683.2200
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TRUCKS & VANS
2012 JEEP WRANGLER sport - 2 door, white / black, 1 owner. A/C, fog lights, Sirius, Mountain tire package. $22,000. (604)230-9951
MARINE 920
MOORAGE
BOAT House For Sale at the Blaine Marina In Blaine WA. Will handle 42’ L x 15’ W x 15’ H. Concrete dock, Monitored Sprinkler System, Insurance, Security, Power & Water, Lighting,Curtain, Easy Access, Free Parking, Condo Association in Place. Condo. Fees 1,000.00/Year, Moorage $552.00/Month Asking $25,000.00 USD 604 542 9466, trevor_maralda@yahoo.com
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Final 2015 Blowout HUGE SAVING! Finance from 0 % for 84 Months OAC
2015 SIERRA SLE 4S4 CREW CAB
2015 SIERRA 4X4 DOUBLE CAB
MSRP $57,495 0% Finance for 84 Months OAC AC
MSRP $38,999 0% Finance for 84 Months OAC OAC
Carbon Edition, 22 inch wheels, 5.3 V8, V , V8 Navigation, Trailer brake controller
Special Elevation Edition 5.3 V8, 20 inch wheels 4 G LTE WI-FI Hotspot
$49,999
SALE
SALE
5-297152
$38,999
2015 TRAX*
2015 SONIC SEDAN LT
MSRP $23,580 2.99% finance 84 months
MSRP $23,765 2.99 % Finance 84 Months
Automatic, Air conditioning Bluetooth, 4 G LTE Hotspot On-star with turn by turn Navigation
Special Edition with Appearance Pkg Automatic, Sunroof, 4 G LTE HOT spot with On Star turn by Turn Navigation, Rear camera, Heated Seats! Touch screen radio with XM
CLEARANCE
$17,999
MSRP $51,105 2.99% Finance 84 Months OAC
Automatic, Air conditioning 4 G LTE WI-FI HOTSPOT On start with turn by turn Navigation Remote start
A true European Racing Sedan. Too many features to list. 4 year Buick Warranty. Must be Driven.
CLEARANCE
5-130350
$40,999
2015 BUICK LACROSSE PREMIUM ALL WHEEL DRIVE
2015 BUICK VERANO
MSRP $54,545 2.99% finance 84 months OAC
MSRP $28,265 2.99% Finance 84 Months OAC
True Luxury, 4 Year Buick warranty Drivers confidence package with adaptive cruise control, Safety alert seat.
4 year Buick warranty. Too many options to list. Call for a demonstration today!
CLEARANCE
$17,999
2015 BUICK REGAL GS ALL WHEEL DRIVE
MSRP $23,830 2.99% finance 84 months OAC
$17,999
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CLEARANCE
5-219427
2015 CRUZE LT TURBO O
CLEARANCE
5-406898
5-239043
$43,999
CLEARANCE
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$21,999
This sale absolutely Ends Feb 29th 2016 or while limited quantities last. 32nd Avenue
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