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Heavy medal haul: Young athletes from across Surrey, White Rock and Cloverdale have plenty to cheer about this week, after returning home from the Penticton-hosted BC Winter Games with a slew of medals. i see page 25
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White Rock city council this week unanimously passed amendments to a bylaw aimed at curbing “abusive” and “disrespectful” behaviour from residents. Changes to the Council and Committee Procedure Bylaw were first brought to the governance and legislation committee in January, when coun-
cil members noted their “increasing concern” at the lack of decorum during public meetings. Policy changes were also passed that evening to address the content and volume of correspondence received by the city, described by one member of council as “venomous.” Mayor Wayne Baldwin told Peace Arch News Monday that the changes are meant to address “unacceptable
language” used by some residents in submissions to the city and discussions at public hearings. He again pointed to a feedback form received by the city regarding a seven-storey proposal for Thrift Avenue, which the city rejected Feb. 15. Baldwin clarified that it was not the criticism of him in the letter – which referred to the mayor as a “disgrace” and called for his resigna-
tion – rather it was the language used, specifically the suggestion “mayor and coalition kissing ass with developers,” that is inappropriate. “You can call me whatever you want,” Baldwin said. “But when you start using language like that submitted in a public document, that is wrong and it shouldn’t be allowed.” i see page 4
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White Rock’s Korki the Clown hands a balloon sword to Liam Agnew, while his little sister Emma looks on. Below: the Crescent Beach Pipe Band.
Festival launches with limerick contest
A month of Irish smiles The City of White Rock kicked off its monthlong Irish Festival last weekend with an afternoon launch party on the waterfront. Sunday’s event featured the Crescent Beach Pipe Band, which led a march to the pier, where Mayor Wayne Baldwin officially opened the festivities, which take place throughout the month of March. The festival – now in its fourth year – fea-
tures more than two dozen Irish-themed events including music, poetry, workshops, dancing, food and St. Patrick’s Day celebrations at various locations throughout the city. The city is also hosting a limerick contest to celebrate the launch of the festival. To download an entry form and for a full festival schedule, visit www.whiterockcity.ca – Melissa Smalley
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The Small Ritual Coffee Society – which won local and national media attention last year with an essay contest offering its White Rock coffee shop as the prize – has vacated its Johnston Road premises. But according to Small Ritual manager Rydé Harding, the society has chosen a winner and is arranging to deliver equipment and help him plan a new coffee shop in another – as yet unspecified – location. Harding told Peace Arch News in an email Tuesday that Dan Whillans is the winner of the contest and will be formally announced on the society’s website (smallritualcoffee.org) today (Wednesday). Complicating the contest was the sale of the building leased by the coffee shop, concluded after the contest was announced last August. On Feb. 22 – a week following the announcement of 10 finalists – a ‘for lease’ poster appeared in the window prompting speculation that the new property owner did not plan to honour the terms of the contest, which had offered the business to the essay winner, complete with an estimated $100,000 in equipment and improvements. i see page 4
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hen you hear the word “homeless,” what comes to mind? Gone are the days when homelessness could be summed up with the stereotype of street-hardened unfortunates pushing shopping carts brimming with all their belongings. In fact, the number of street homeless has declined in most parts of the region, except Vancouver, since 2011. A perfect storm of problems – large aging Boaz Joseph photo population, fragile economy, widening gap Denis, 62, outside NightShift Street Ministries Society in North Surrey in late January. between the haves and have-nots, growing rates of mental illness and substance host of medical conditions, made worse and Housing Society, agrees. abuse, and skyrocketing living costs – have by their advancing years and the amount She says affordable housing is crucial and combined and are leaving many without a of time they’ve been without a stable place noted Surrey is doing all it can to address stable, permanent place to call home. to call home. Their issues can include that, citing the establishment of the society to Today, those with no fixed address anything from diabetes to incontinence, help raise funds and invest in infrastructure increasingly include the elderly, young from chronic infections to cancer. and services, and council’s recent decision to people and the working poor. About one-third of the city’s homeless are allow a secondary suite in every home. So how does one define homeless? However, Villeneuve notes infrastructure According to Metro Vancouver’s homeless the under-employed – those desperately looking for work or those working but not is not the only answer. count, conducted in the region every three making enough money to pay even the “You have to deal with the source of the years since 2002, there are sheltered and most meagre of rents. problem,” she says, noting many of today’s unsheltered homeless. For many, “their careers have ended and challenges took root decades ago. The sheltered include those who are The federal government abandoned its staying in emergency shelters and transition there’s no longer jobs in their field,” says Peter Fedos, program director at Options National Housing Strategy in 1987, then houses, ER beds and detox centres, and in Community Services. bailed on providing funding for housing jails, recovery homes or hospitals. Young people aged 19-24 make up about cooperatives six years later. The unsheltered refers to all those who 10 per cent of the homeless, Fedos says. Adding to the problem is that B.C. has one have no physical shelter – they are “urban Of that 10 per cent, more than half of the highest child-poverty rates in Canada, camping” or sleeping in alleys, doorways, are “aging out” of foster care, becoming as well as skyrocketing costs of living. parkades and vehicles. ineligible for provincial government “We are all worried about the widening The last homelessness count in 2014 oversight. Left to their own devices, they end gap between the rich and the poor,” indicated there were nearly 2,800 homeless up on the streets or in a homeless shelter. Villeneuve says. “A lot of people are individuals in the Metro Vancouver region Their problems are often compounded by working two to three jobs because their – 403 in Surrey – a figure that included a traumatic event in their younger lives that wages are so low.” both the sheltered and unsheltered. haunts them well into adulthood, if it ever The private sector could play a role to Organizers consider the homelessness stops at all. help end that, for example, if employers count number an ❝We are all worried about the widening “When you look at provided living wages, she says. Working underestimate of with BC Housing and the Fraser Health the true scope of the gap between the rich and the poor. A lot this population, (it) Authority to introduce or improve services problem. The count of people are working two to three jobs has what they call adverse childhood is also key. reflects a minimum because their wages are so low.❞ events,” Fedos “Senior levels of government are going to number of homeless Coun. Judy Villeneuve says. “Something realize, hopefully eventually, the need to put because not all of really traumatic has housing first for people,” Villeneuve says. those on the street happened and that’s one of the pathways into She adds creating policies that lift or in shelters can be physically counted. The homelessness as an adult.” people out of poverty doesn’t just alleviate count is conducted in one 24-hour period, Untreated trauma can lead to mental homelessness. For every $1 of taxpayer and it’s voluntary. Not everyone chooses to illness and addictions, and hard-core money spent on prevention, $9 is saved. take part. street homelessness, which rounds out the Shayne Williams, executive director of the And it doesn’t factor in living demographic in Surrey. Lookout Society, notes the cost of putting arrangements that are temporary and The paths to homelessness are varied and one person in social housing can be as low unstable, such as those who are couch complex, but Fedos notes a big part of the as $199 a month, compared to $701 for rent surfing or borrowing money to make rent. solution is simple: more housing. supplements, $4,333 for a provincial jail cell Surrey social services providers say about Surrey Coun. Judy Villeneuve, who is also and $10,900 for a hospital bed. 50 per cent of the city’s homeless population chair of the city’s social planning committee “There isn’t a national housing strategy, is made up of people over the age of 50. and president of the Surrey Homelessness and we’re the only G8 country without one.” Many are showing up at shelters with a
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Roy moved from Newfoundland to northern Alberta in search of work in the mid 1980s. Although the money was good, after seeing many of his friends develop health issues, he decided in 2001 it was time to move to B.C. for a fresh start. Hoping to get his bearings as he looked for work, Roy landed at the Front Room, a homeless shelter in North Surrey. But steady employment proved difficult, so Roy ended up collecting bottles and working odd jobs. Soon, he was on the street. One day he met Darlene, a tall, pretty girl, at church. Both were struggling to find work and were becoming increasingly frustrated with the street crime in the area. “Everyone seems to start in Whalley,” Darlene said, “but eventually you can’t get out of there fast enough.” The two ventured daily as far as Port Coquitlam, pulling a cart behind their bikes to collect bottles. Shelter was a constant struggle, between couch surfing with friends and camping in parks. “We had a great spot in Bear Creek Park. We had a queen-size bed, a large dresser,” Roy told Black Press. “We could even watch the football games on a small TV. Then the RCMP came in and pepper sprayed everything. We had to leave.” With nowhere to go, the couple found a secluded lot near King George Boulevard and 32 Avenue in South Surrey and set up another camp, hidden from the street. That was home for 13 years until development pushed them out. Roy developed an understanding with local businesses that allowed him to clean their lots and provide “security.” He doesn’t collect social assistance, believing welfare promotes a poor work ethic and should only be used in emergencies. Roy now works part-time at a car wash, does odd jobs and collects bottles when he can. For the last few months, Roy and Darlene had been renting a house on 24 Avenue. But it will soon be torn down to make way for a multi-family development. Power to the house has already been shut off. “I just wish people wouldn’t stereotype the homeless,” Roy said. “We’re not drug freaks. We would just love a place to stay.” More profiles at www.peacearchnews.com
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Repeat delegations ‘make mockery’ i from page 1 Baldwin drew comparisons between the situation in White Rock and news reports last week out of Calgary, where Mayor Naheed Nenshi announced he was shutting down face-to-face public debate about a controversial proposed transit project due to “inappropriate” behaviour. In Calgary, according to a statement by Nenshi, staff were subject to harassment, physical assault and threats on the part of a group of citizens, including “pushing, shoving and threats of violence.” “Someone else is having the same difficulty,” Baldwin said. “I know a lot of municipalities do, but this is the first I’ve seen from the previously unassailable City of Calgary, with the most popular mayor in Canada.” Baldwin pointed to a Jan. 11 council visit from Fraser Health officials to discuss water disinfection where he said they were “belittled and heckled” by audience members, noting he sent a
letter of apology to the speakers. The bylaw changes passed Monday state that “members of the public are not permitted to interrupt the meeting in any way, including outbursts, shouting out questions/comments, booing and heckling.” The bylaw goes on to detail the procedure to be followed if unwelcome behaviour persists, including expulsion. Baldwin referred to an incident last fall during which former councillor Margaret Woods was asked to leave a public meeting after Baldwin said her behaviour was “unacceptable.” When Woods refused, Baldwin ordered the city clerk to call in the RCMP, who ultimately allowed Woods to stay. “I was quite correct in saying that she should be ejected,” Baldwin said Monday. “Unfortunately, the RCMP did not know that. They thought they didn’t have the authority to do that.” Coun. Grant Meyer brought up the Sept. 28 incident during his report, noting it was addressed at a
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i from page 1 “Given the sale and uncertainty of the building, the society did not recommend the location under the clock tower as a solid longterm business venture,” Harding wrote. “We are waiting to clarify some terms with Dan… to con-
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along with their 200-word essays explaining why each should become the coffee-shop owner. Harding wrote that the volunteer mentorship team will “take the essays from the contest and try to group like-minded people together and host some brainstorming sessions – some people might pair up to work on community projects or business ventures after being introduced.” Meanwhile, Edward Tokarczyk, property manager for the new owner of the premises, confirmed the location is not being considered for the shop. “The (previous) owners of the property had nothing to do with the contest and the Small Ritual Coffee Society, which was strictly a tenant, period,” Tokarczyk told PAN. The society, originally a venture of members of Southpoint Church, was registered as a non-profit in 2009. Its aim, according to its website, was to build community as a means of contributing to health development and health sustainability.
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A Surrey community is concerned over preliminary plans to raze a tract of green space in Sullivan to make way for development. A developer is in discussions with the Sullivan community over a proposal to build 11 homes on a 4.5-acre parcel of land just north of an elementary school. The development planned for 6112 152 St. also has an option for another 11 homes on a future adjacent lot and includes an extension of 61B Avenue to 152 Street. That portion of 61B Avenue currently ends in a cul-de-sac. Such land developments are required to dedicate 15 per cent of the property to park land use or provide cash-in-lieu to the city. Residents say the developer is planning to give Surrey about $1 million instead of dedicating the park land. That money is put into a parkland acquisition fund, where a parcel is purchased somewhere else. Mike Scott, who lives near the proposed development, says his neighbours are “disgusted” by the plan. “Basically, the city is all about clear cutting,” Scott said Monday. “There are mature trees in there and it’s all natural habitat.” The plan is in the early stages and has not been
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arlier this week, hundreds of young athletes from Surrey, White Rock and Cloverdale returned home after at a successful trip to the BC Winter Games in Penticton. And while the sheer number of medals won by the participating athletes makes headlines here and elsewhere across the province, organizers in the south Okanagan city have deemed the four-day event an unequivocal success, largely as a result of the volunteers that helped stage it. The same effort was no doubt applauded here in Surrey a few years back when the city hosted the 2012 BC Summer Games. In fact, the Semiahmoo Peninsula has a history of volunteerism so long and impressive that it’s impossible to fully do it justice in this space. But rest assured, from Canadian Open fastpitch tournaments to Sea Festivals and any number of other sporting events and fundraising galas, volunteers here are as busy as anywhere else, if not busier. That spirit of giving back – and of community pride – will no doubt be once again on display throughout 2016, as both White Rock and Surrey are set to host events that will draws thousands – if not tens of thousands – of people to the respective cities. White Rock Sea Festival organizers are currently searching for volunteers to help pull together the annual summer festival, which is set for the August long weekend and includes music and other entertainment, a torchlight parade, food and more. And while volunteers for that weekend are always in need – last year’s event required more than 150 – organizers also need help well in advance of the summer, helping to co-ordinate the logistics of such a hearty undertaking. (Visit www.whiterockseafestival.com for more). In Surrey, volunteers have been working for years in preparation for the 2016 Women’s World Softball Championships – the biggest international fastpitch tournament in the world ever since the sport was cut from the Summer Olympic schedule a decade ago. These are but two volunteer-driven events locally, of course – there are countless others – and all require the dedication and hard work of our cities’ residents. They ought to be commended, but they cannot possibly do it alone. Hopefully, others in the community will step in to help – with the Sea Festival, as well as other events, large and small. If history is any guide, there is little doubt that they will.
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he road that leads to homelessness, a Black Press special report titled No and the road out of it, is complex Fixed Address published on page 3 (and and involves many different factors. continued online at www.peacearchnews. As is ever the case with human beings, com), lived in the bush near 32 Avenue each person’s story is unique. Each set of and King George Boulevard for 13 circumstances is unique. And years, until the lot was slated for Frank Bucholtz solutions to this problem for development. each individual are also unique, Most of the efforts to assist which is one of the reasons the have been concentrated in problem remains so intractable. Whalley, where the problem Surrey’s response to is perhaps most acute. There homelessness has been has been some significant somewhere in the middle of the assistance offered in Newton and pack, when compared to other Cloverdale as well, and a modest B.C. communities. The city amount in South Surrey. There recognized fairly early – prodded are 60 to 80 emergency shelter by councillors like Dianne Watts beds and more available during (before she was elected mayor the winter months. This is not and MP) and Judy Villeneuve – nearly enough. that the problem was real and There has been no real effort growing. to build a community-wide The city has not, for the most part, got homeless shelter. This probably makes in the way of the numerous agencies sense, given Surrey’s huge population and charities that have done much of and sprawling nature. There are homeless the heavy lifting in responding to the people in many parts of the city. needs of the homeless. Rather, it has Nonetheless, if there was a more intense encouraged them to help, for the most community focus on this problem, led part. Their efforts have been significant. by city council, it is possible that there However, there has not been a would be more provincial assistance concerted community-wide effort to deal made available. with the problem, even though there are Many communities, as diverse as homeless people in all parts of Surrey. Langley, Kelowna and Vancouver, have Even South Surrey, which is the made strong community efforts to give wealthiest area of the city, has homeless the problem a much higher profile. people. Roy and Darlene, featured in Through successful efforts to work
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yes 36% no 64% 130 responding together and form community coalitions, they have convinced the provincial government to fund various initiatives to combat homelessness. It could be argued that these efforts have only amounted to a drop in the bucket. That isn’t fair to the province and various cities involved, as they have put a lot of money and political capital into the issue. Housing Minister Rich Coleman in particular has made available, again and again, funds for shelters, long-term housing, support workers and other services. The significant annual growth of his ministry’s budget, a large portion of which is devoted to homelessness-related issues, is proof of that commitment. Nonetheless, the problem is a challenging one, and one that is almost constantly changing. Surrey Coun. Vera LeFranc, elected in 2014, has been a longtime advocate for strategies to combat homelessness. Both she and Villeneuve have been consistent in their commitment to this issue for many years. Will they be able to significantly reduce the number of homeless people in Surrey, and will they be able to obtain much-needed housing and support for those who are caught up in the homelessness tangle? Time will tell. Broad support from the community will ensure that more is done. At the same time, one key element of reducing homelessness, as No Fixed Address points out, is a good supply of affordable rental housing. That is something that Surrey needs to devote much more attention to. Frank Bucholtz writes Wednesdays for Peace Arch News, as well as at frankbucholtz.blogspot.ca. frank.bucholtz@gmail.com
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Scary living near waste An open letter to White Rock council. Do you not think that by bringing the green kitchen, garden waste – which is dumped on the ground to sit and rot for days at a time – and recycling to within the city limits at the public works yard in White Rock attract more rats than ever? Also, it attracts the crows and seagulls, which squawk and drop their bird droppings all over our yards, cars, increasing our health risk with diseases. Then we have to put up with the noise of the bins being dropped, dragged and the backhoe operator scraping the pavement to load up the rotting garden waste in the bins stirring up more airborne particulars of who knows what. Along with this noise, there is stress having to listen to this day after day. Comments from the neighbours in the apartments nearby about the yard are that it is nasty and is killing us. When is something going to be done? I thought there was something in the works for the single-family garbage (Residents brace for impending change, July 3, 2015), and we hear nothing. It is scary knowing what is next door and what it could possibly do to us citizens of White Rock. Betty Skahl, White Rock
Group’s charity likely to cost us Editor: Re: A journey from persecution to peace, Feb. 19. Your article about an immigrant family, and a local church that sponsored them, notes the incoming family does not speak English or French, as he sponsoring church had to find an Arabic translator. Your article reports the father’s occupation is as a hairdresser. Within 500 yards of the intersection of 16 Avenue and 152 street are a dozen-odd hair establishments. Surrey/White Rock is not critically short of barbers and stylists. More, I doubt the ones already established welcome even more competition. Your article shows eight people in the family. The adult female is covered by a bag (a burka – ed.), from which we can confidently infer that family is of a political/ cultural strain that does not allow women to work outside the home. White Rock/South Surrey is an expensive, desirable area, where a single income can support maybe four people, barely, if that one income comes from a dentist, engineer, physician or electrician. Are we to suppose that a nonEnglish-speaking, not-yet employed hairdresser will be able to support eight people on his not-yet income? I understand the sponsoring church is organizing housing and support for this family. For now. Good for them. But, will that support continue until this family is entirely self-supporting? Or, after the church is done with its short-term virtue-signalling,
will this family’s lifetime costs for education, medical care, housing and monthly financial support fall to other Canadian taxpayers? I am guessing yes, yes it will. Full disclosure: I myself sponsored an immigrant, and paid every penny of living, housing, education, food and medical costs until that person was English-competent, independent and employed. Immigration should favour applicants who are young adults, employable, healthy, from cultures that value gender equality, and are already competent in English
or French – people who will be a benefit to Canadians. People who want to sponsor immigrants likely to be culturally opposed to equality, and who are not financially selfsupporting, should be obliged to pay every and all lifetime support for those whom they sponsor. My question is to the sponsoring church: You did something nice, and it makes you feel good. If/when this family turns out to be incapable of financial independence, will you continue to pay for them, or do you want taxpayers to do it for you? David Danylyshyn, Surrey
Opponents’ voices heard An open letter to White Rock council. Re: Thrift development rejected by council, Feb. 26. Thank you for your unanimous rejection of the proposed sevenstorey tower at Vidal and Thrift. The area’s residents spoke out against the inappropriateness of the design and our voices were heard. Anthony Manning, White Rock
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Two sides laud federal reaction Editor: Re: Rail safety – not relocation – on agenda, Feb. 24. What a wonderful headline in the Peace Arch News. Rail safety to be studied in White Rock. And no relocation of tracks. Now, if the safety department for trains will include bells, whistles and horn noise between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. – and for those noises to be severely restricted – life in White Rock will be much improved. Mary MacDonald, White Rock Q Our mayor could learn from MP Dianne Watts. Kudos to her for taking a more realistic approach to trains through White Rock. While our mayor is working hard on his long-range plan of getting rid of the tracks – and one that he knows he will never accomplish – she took a much more realistic approach of doing something in the short-term. After all, it all boils down to safety. If the tracks through White Rock can be made safer by removing hazardous goods from the route, that will satisfy the objectors to shipping hazardous goods through a dense community, and rightly so. And if the tracks are also made safer by installing warning bells and lights as Transport Canada mandates at all pedestrian crossings, then those objecting to the noise made by the incessant train whistles after 6 a.m. in the morning will breathe a sigh of relief. Transport Canada maintains that once these are in place, whistling can stop altogether barring someone walking on the tracks. So, I hope Watts can eliminate the dangerous goods coming through and introduce bells and lights at all pedestrian crossings. That way we will be both safe and get more sleep. Besides, do we really want to remove the tracks? It offers a golden opportunity for a future transportation corridor for people movement. There will be a need once the increased population demands it. Simon Bergen-Henengouwen, White Rock (Editor’s note: Following our article – which quoted Watts saying “we are not discussing rail relocation at this time” – she sent a letter to the editor stating committee members will consider relocation options once issues are understood.)
Q There seems to be an atmosphere of pessimism with regards to our community ever getting the railway line moved off our lovely beaches. This is understandable as publicity recently has left residents confused. Please be patient, as our politicians have heard our very serious concerns and are working towards a solution. Federal money is the critical component needed now – our local governments are on-side – and they are doing their very best to obtain it for us. Our Conservative MP Dianne Watts (South Surrey-White Rock) and Fleetwood Liberal MP Ken Hardie are on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee back in Ottawa. The rest of the committee members are all from back east, so they need to be made aware of the very many safety issues we have here on our beautiful beaches and this environmentally sensitive piece of precious coastline. The infrastructure funds are there to be used, and I think that conserving our pristine coastline for future generations is one of the most urgent situations that need addressing here in the west. Thousands of people come from the surrounding municipalities to White Rock and Crescent beaches. We are happy to share with them these beaches, which are the safest between here and California. These visitors also invigorate our local businesses. The preferred route will not impact built-up areas, which has concerned some residents. Burlington Northern Santa Fe has stated that they are not averse to negotiating the move; I have it in writing. It would enable them to speed up their trains and get their goods to market faster and also to relieve them of the stress of travelling through highly populated beach areas where drivers are worried about injuring people or encountering a landslide. Erosion of the coastline causes instability for the tracks and must be constantly monitored. The concerns of Crescent Beach are well known and we just pray that a train breakdown there does not cause a serious emergency. The situation is looking very good for rail relocation, and we thank the many residents and politicians for all the hard work they are doing on our behalf. Patricia Kealy, White Rock
The situation is looking very good for rail relocation, and we thank the many residents and politicians for all the hard work they are doing on our behalf.a Patricia Kealy
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ast fall, Myra Ford, 71, learned that the Volunteer Driver Program was being cancelled by the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS). It had been a lifeline – her only affordable way to get from Cloverdale to her chemotherapy treatments at the BC Cancer Agency in Vancouver. She needed to make the trip every three weeks and wasn’t able to get there on her own – or pay $100 for a taxi. Until mid-2014, her husband was her primary driver to chemo appointments, but that year, he was suddenly diagnosed with cancer himself and died four months later. Ford’s daughter Leslie, who has three kids and works full-time, drove her mom to her appointments until last year, when they were involved in a serious crash on the highway in Langley. Boaz Joseph photo Both women were badly hurt and Ford is A cancer patient, Myra Ford is among the first clients of the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society – the same people who drove cancer still recovering from a back injury. patients under a previous program that was cancelled last year by the Canadian Cancer Society. It was all “more stress you don’t need,” cancellation was based on “factors such White Rock and Langley, and will go to Society of B.C. she says, and her daughter’s injury made as similar government-funded driving any hospital or cancer-related medical “Our legacy is going to be that we’re still it impossible for her to drive her mother programs, decreasing volunteers and appointments – even as far as Abbotsford. going to be here 25 years from now,” says anymore. “I can’t believe how vast it’s going to be,” MacInnes, who is 81, and was a volunteer Ford perked up in early February when she ridership as well as increasing operating says Ford. cancer driver for nine years with the CCS – a suddenly got a call from John MacInnes, one costs.” “I find that hard to believe,” says Ford, To make best use of their time, drivers program that itself lasted about a quarterof the volunteer drivers with the previous calling cancer an “epidemic.” sometimes pick up multiple patients and century. cancer society program. It turned out that The society suggested patients who needed carpool. “Here we are, we’ve got superb people that he was working behind the scenes on getting rides use the Freemasons’ service or “I find people like to talk about their are dedicated and have all had experience the old gang back under a new other user-pay services. ailments,” Ford says with a chuckle. with cancer patients. If you haven’t driven, name – same good service, less Ford rang up the Freemasons. Since it’s run entirely by volunteers, there is you don’t understand the attachment we paperwork for the organizers. “I phoned twice. I never got a call no charge for the service. have with cancer patients.” The new incarnation is called the back.” “It would be fair enough to say that the Garrett still has a homemade card given to Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society She sometimes paid for other drivers were really affected by the people we him by a girl who he often drove to cancer (VCDS), and it’s composed of the services, but was often told the were driving, both them and their families” treatments. same people who volunteered with appointments were too short-notice explains MacInnes. It says, “To George, my favourite cancer the cancer society, but they are now (they wouldn’t accept anything less “We knew the stress they were under from driver: Thank you for being so kind.” not affiliated with it. than 48 hours). the standpoint of having transportation “Unfortunately, she died a few months “He kept my phone number and “If you needed a ride, you were out completely eliminated, never mind what later, ” Garrett says. thought of me when this thing John MacInnes of luck,” Ford says. their families were going through.” The Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society was going to get off the ground,” volunteer driver The VCDS, which began service The real keeper, he says, is the volunteer is seeking both volunteer drivers (not just says a grateful Ford, who describes on Feb. 29, would also like 48 hours’ base. retirees, but anyone with a clean driving MacInnes as a particularly good notice, but is not so strict as to refuse service “I was at a meeting yesterday and about 30 record) and donations for the cost of fuel. listener among the old service’s many good otherwise. people showed up,” says George Garrett, a For more information, visit drivers. Drivers will pick up clients on the program co-ordinator and former volunteer www.volunteercancerdrivers.ca/ or call When the CCS cancelled its volunteer North Shore, the Tri-Cities, Delta, Surrey, driver who also advocates for the Alzheimer 604-515-5400. drivers program, its press release said the
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Nearly two dozen South Surrey students got a small taste of the efforts many Kenyans undertake every day in order to access clean water, during a 45-minute walk Wednesday (Feb. 24) toting six litres of the wet stuff along White Rock’s waterfront. “They’re often walking‌ 10 miles a day and they collect about 20 litres,â€? Beatrix Knoll, a Grade 6/7 teacher at Laronde Elementary, said of facts about Kenyans that she’s shared with her leadership students. “We did it with six.â€?
The H20 Walk for Water challenged the students to collect pledges and walk five kilometres with their water. Knoll said the 22 Grade 6/7s raised about $300. The funds will benefit Free the Children’s efforts in Kenya to increase access to clean water. Parent Della Faremo described the effort as “such a worthwhile cause� that her daughter, Sofia, was “very stoked, very excited� to be part of. Knoll said none of the kids complained about the trek, but it was
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Women of faith An event celebrating women of different faiths is set for this weekend in Surrey. Today’s Modern Women of Faith Conference will be held at the Chandos Pattison Auditorium at Pacific Academy (10238 168 St.) on Saturday, March 5. The event – co-ordinated by women from Surrey and Langley – is being held in honour of International Women’s Day and is designed to “celebrate faith in a way that doesn’t exclude women based on their religion or culture”
according to a news release. Among the topics that will be discussed are racism, violence against women, infidelity, abuse and intolerance. Speakers will include Taslim Jaffer – who began writing a regular column for the Peace Arch News last week – author and abuse survivor Kamashi Dhillon; Idelette McVicker, author of She Loves magazine; and Dana Huggett, who will speak on relationships and infidelity. For more, visit www. todaysmodernfaith.com
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Beauty From Within Dr. Allison Patton, owner/founding partner ABOUT MY BUSINESS: Q Acupuncture and Facial Rejuvenation Q IV Therapies including Direct Vitamin Energy Boost and IV Ozone Q Cancer Therapies Q hcPRP Prolotherapy for Pain and Injuries Q Hormone Balancing; bHRT Q Supervised Rapid Weight Loss Program Q Neurotransmitter Rebalancing for Brain Optimization Q Food Sensitivity Testing
NEW TO BRITISH COLUMBIA FACIAL REJUVENATION CONCENTRATED GROWTH FACTOR TREATMENTDESCRIBED AT THE NEW BOTOX. As the winter passes and we start to see hints of spring, we begin to think about how to revitalize our skin in preparation for milder weather. At Mountainview Wellness Centre, we approach Facial Rejuvenation from the point of view of Beauty From Within; treating the whole body to return our skin to optimal health. We believe that we are all beautiful when we are healthy. I want to tell you all about the Treatment I am so excited to introduce-It is called Facial Rejuvenation Concentrated Growth Factor Treatment. This treatment includes a personalized concentrated growth factor cream that we prepare for you ourselves. It is about YOUR BODY HEALING YOUR BODY. Why I am so excited about this is that we are using your stem cells to regenerate your skin. This treatment is New to BC and possibly Canada and the treatment is now available at Mountainview Wellness Centre. It is also available in other countries like Australia, Spain, Italy and as well, similar treatments are offered in the USA. The treatment involves extracting concentrated growth factors, stem cells and platelet rich plasma from your own blood so there are no adverse reactions, then activating these factors and delivering them to the face, neck, decollate
and hands. It allows both collagen stimulation and has a filler effect. It is a technique that uses components of your own blood to stimulate your own tissue regeneration. YOUR BODY HEALING YOUR BODY. A pleasant and enjoyable facial begins your journey to find the Beauty Within using products from Europe that contain bioactive peptides and growth factors. These products are incredibly smooth and are absorbed easily into the skin. This treatment is unique in that we are able to prepare a plasma gel filler from your own plasma and stem cells that we use to increase the thickness of the skin, restoring vitality, accelerating the regeneration of the skin by synthesizing collagen and hyaluronic acid. This treatment has the advantage of a longer duration of effect compared with injections of Hyaluronic Acid, Botox and Collagen. The effect of these other techniques fade over time as the body absorbs the treatment. In this case, with CGF and CD34+ cells, the effect keeps evolving. Some people are able to see benefit two years after the initial treatments. What issues can this address? Volume loss in the cheeks, fine lines, deeper wrinkles, dehydrated skin, furrows, lip and frown lines, puffy eyes, dark circles under the eye, neck lines, deep depressions around the mouth and nose, scars, dehydrated skin, sagging skin and overall loss of healthy skin texture and tone, scars, and uneven skin tone. We have noticed this with a number of our patients and ourselves that the skin tone is more even after one or two treatments This treatment is natural, there is no risk of allergy and it can be done with all ages and on all skin types. It is ideal for individuals looking for a gradual but noticeable improvement in skin texture, tone and color with minimal downtime. It gives you a fresh and healthier appearance without looking frozen, or over plumped and all without aggressive surgery, chemicals or toxins. Noticeable results are seen around the threemonth mark and will continue as new collagen production continues. Like all cosmetic treatments, it requires a few treatments for best results; Initially three treatments are recommended one month apart and then a maintenance program is organized to ensure the results are maintained. Book Your Beauty Consultation TODAY and you can be on your way to bringing out Your Beauty From Within.
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During the 29 years that Susan Vollmer has been in the Real Estate business she has seen many different real estate markets come and go. “Nothing stays the same in real estate. It is a perfect economic model, with prices of homes reacting simply to the rule of demand and supply. At the moment demand for single family homes is extremely high and there is not enough supply of property on the market in Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley to meet that demand, so prices have risen at an astounding rate. People are regularly finding themselves in multiple offer situations”. All the more reason, as you are buying and selling in this fast moving and complex real estate market, to have a true professional in your corner. A professional with years of experience, who will consider only your best interest when advising you on your “next move”. “I love this business. I love the Remax Colonial Pacific office which supports me and the people there with whom I work” Susan says. “I work with a team of true professionals who put their clients’ needs first”. Susan recognizes the importance of building trusting relationships with her clients, which is one of many aspects of her career that she finds rewarding and enjoyable. Unlike many realtors who have to spend their time and energy prospecting for new clients, Susan spends her time concentrating on her current customers and giving them all she can throughout the important process of buying and selling a home. “My objective is to be their realtor for life” Susan says. “I work hard with every client – whether they own a small condo or a multi-million dollar mansion - to reach such a high level of service that they will tell their friends and family about their great experience”. This goal has been so successful over the years that 99% of Susan’s business now comes by word-of-mouth from current and past clients. With decades of experience helping people to buy and sell homes and a true passion for the business, Susan looks forward to building many more relationships with customers throughout South Surrey and White Rock in the coming years. For all your needs, big and small, contact Susan today. ®
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Q Free In-home Consultations Q Personalized Service In business, there’s no substitute for experience – and Concord Interiors has been helping make Semiahmoo Peninsula homes even more attractive and livable for some 34 years now. Business owner Lara Pai notes she represents a second generation of family involvement in the company, which specializes in window coverings of all kinds. But the level of expertise offered Concord Interiors clients is even more than that would suggest, she adds. “Our staff have a combined 75 years of expertise and knowledge in the industry,” she says. “We offer a wide range of products from all major manufacturers.” That means that customers visiting Concord Interiors’ Windsor Square showroom for selections, advice and ideas have more than 5,000 fabrics to choose from, Lara says. Of course, professional advice that takes into account existing decor and use of space may be even more beneficial in creating the look and feel you want for your home. For that reason, Concord Interiors also offers a free in-home consultation that takes only a phone call to arrange, Lara says. Concord Interiors also strives to give the best value for money, and Lara recommends checking for the company’s monthly specials on its quality products and services, published regularly in the Peace Arch News. Concord Interiors is located at 132 - 1959 152 Street, South Surrey. For more information, call 604-536-5598, or visit the website at www.blindsdrapes.ca
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Mattress Gallery - your Healthy Choice Raman Dhaliwal, owner Building a bedroom can be a tricky process. Between uninformed salespeople, questionable quality, and long afternoons shuffling from one store to another, it’s no wonder shoppers ultimately end up feeling frustrated and even more indecisive than when they began. The solution? Shop local and shop smart at WR Mattress Gallery, an innovative and locally owned one-stop bedroom outfitter located right here on the peninsula. Led by owner Raman Dhaliwal, who spent eight years in customer service before opening the business, and sales manager Mark Nagra, a 30-year mattress industry veteran and 15-year owner of M&N Mattress Shop on Vancouver Island, WR Mattress can be trusted to deliver the right advice and the right product. At the forefront of the lineup is a mattress with a real difference. It’s called the Ironman Recovery Mattress, and for good reason. Manufactured here in BC (ironmanmattress.ca), the Ironman combines latex, a natural product that’s been in existence for almost 100 years and gained much favor recently in the sleep world, with something called “celliant.” A derivative of naturally occurring minerals that’s formed into fibers, celliant harnesses the body’s natural energy as efficiently as infrared light and has been clinically proven by nine North American universities to increase higher levels of oxygenated blood flow. The result? Faster healing, increased performance, pain reduction, balanced body temperature and improved sleep. The shop carries other mattress technologies too, and is the exclusive local dealer of Kingsdown double-sided mattresses. Other products include cabinet beds, adjustable beds, full bedroom suites and furniture made of alder or pine, and even massage chairs. And remember, with the exception of just a few items, everything in the store is made in BC. At WR Mattress, you can buy with confidence. The shop proudly carries an “A” rating with the Better Business Bureau, and indeed was a finalist in the People’s Pick category of the 2015 BBB lower mainland Torch Awards, the highest rating in the industry for a furniture/mattress retailer on the Mainland. Moreover, every purchase is backed by a 60-day price protection policy, and every mattress includes a 120 to 366-night comfort exchange warranty. Hit their website at wrmattress.com or call 604-385-0112 for more information. Better still, drop by the shop in the heart of south Surrey at 2390 152 Street (corner of 152nd and 24th). Open 7 Days: Mon-Sat 9:30-6pm, Sun 11-5pm
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Holistic Nutritionist Valerie Mrakuzic RHN, owner
Scotti and Amy are a dynamic mother/daughter family business with a combined experience of 30 years. Scotti is celebrating her 26th successful year in the South Surrey/White Rock real estate market that can only be achieved from hard work and dedication. Amy brings a creative eye for marketing, advertising, new age technology skills and social media. The are both among the top 5% in Canada. Each season brings a new market, and a new approach to buying and selling real estate. Our tenacity drives us to stay fresh and up to date in market/economic trends as well as marketing and negotiating. We pride ourselves on keeping current, promoting the needs of our clients and focusing on the goal at hand. Whether this is your first property or 10th, customer care and satisfaction are undeniably the most important to us. Our key to achieving the greatest success is that we not only work for you, but we work with you. Thinking of buying or selling? This cross generational team forms the perfect real estate pairing.
Scotti & Amy Alto 604-531-1111 www.soldbyalto.com info@soldbyalto.com
Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. #1 - 1920 152nd Street, White Rock, B.C. V4A 4N6
Massage Therapy Clinic
The best path to good health is nutrition, and Eating to Live Well is all about helping people achieve their best health. Registered holistic nutritionist Valerie Mrakuzic is dedicated to finding her clients the correct eating plan to suit their individual needs. Whether the goal is reducing stress, increasing energy, losing weight or improving sleep – or any other aspect of life that feels out of control – Valerie will get to the root cause of the issue and make recommendations to get you back on track. To determine the best nutritional plan, Valerie uses an integrated approach combining metabolic typing and biofeedback technology. Metabolic typing is a client-specific nutrition system that focuses on the biochemistry behind the health issue. Biofeedback technology measures the electrical activity of the body to provide information about a client’s health and reprogram the body towards optimum health and wellbeing. In addition to metabolic typing, Valerie’s nutritional programs target: detoxification and cleansing; anxiety and depression; disordered eating; food allergies and sensitivities; inflammatory conditions; sports nutrition and weight loss. A graduate of the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, Valerie knows that food, environmental and chemical sensitivities are often behind ill-health symptoms and experiences. She believes it is crucial to allow the body to naturally balance and heal itself with nutrient-dense whole foods and lifestyle management. To learn more, visit www.eatingtolivewell.com, email eatingtolivewell@gmail. com or call 604-542-1172
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Seniors Care-Aid/Companion
Beth Mitchell, owner
Anna Erickson, owner
ABOUT MY BUSINESS:
ABOUT MY BUSINESS:
Q Registered Massage Therapy Clinic in Morgan Crossing Q Online booking at www.seaglassRMT.com Q Direct billing to most extended health insurance companies and ICBC Q Assessment and treatment of muscles and joints Q Individualized treatment plan and care Q Treatment of dysfunction, promotion of well-being Q Relief of pain and stress Beth Mitchell, owner of Seaglass Registered Massage Therapy clinic, grew up in South Surrey and just celebrated being open for a year in February. She says family and friends have been “infinitely helpful” with building her client base and “monumentally supportive” of her new endeavour. “It’s so exciting to see familiar faces,” she says, “and even more exciting to welcome new ones.” A dancer from age three, Mitchell says it was that discipline that originally sparked her interest in the human body, leading, ultimately, to her taking a 3,000-hour massage therapy program and writing board exams for her RMT qualification. She has experience bringing her skills to Vancouver General Hospital, BC Women’s Hospital, and corporate settings, as well as treating the geriatric population at South Granville Seniors’ Centre. Her aim with Seaglass is to provide therapeutic treatment in a high-end relaxing environment (photos of the Seaglass space can be viewed at the clinic website: seaglassRMT.com). Clothing may be removed or kept on depending of the comfort level of the individual, and only the part of the body being worked on will be undraped during the treatment. “It is well-known that massage therapy helps with improving dysfunction and injuries,” Mitchell says, “but not well-known that you can visit a Registered Massage Therapist for a relaxation massage and claim it on your insurance.” It’s also not well known that massage therapy is effective in treating structures other than muscles, including ligaments, tendons, joints and fascia, as well as having an effect on circulatory, nervous and lymphatic systems. In addition to “hands-on” massage, Mitchell and her staff are also trained to use hydrotherapy, stretching and strengthening exercises to help with individual conditions. Mitchell also took a course last year in lumbar spine and sacroiliac joint orthopedic assessment and treatment, and has a massage therapy table specially-designed for spinal decompression and traction techniques, effective in treating disc injuries, sciatica, whiplash and generalized low back pain. “The most rewarding aspect of my job is having new clients book an appointment based on a referral from a friend or family member who has been to see me,” she says. “Referrals are the greatest compliment an RMT can get!”
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Q Seniors Care-Aids Q Seniors Companions Q Handyman Services I started working with Seniors 12 years ago. I remember my first long chat with a lady who told me about her life as a young girl growing up during the war, and how interesting the history was and how passionate she was when telling me. My heart went out to her and we cried together for her losses as well her happiness now. At that moment I realized that I was meant to work with Seniors and be a helping hand in their lives. I am so grateful that I have the opportunity to help our Seniors stay independent in their homes for as long as they can, and when the time comes to move I am able to introduce them to some of the wonderful places that they could move to, as well as the truly compassionate people to help along the way. Lady Bug’z Lifestyle Assistant Ltd. was designed to help in every way from gardening to making beds, cooking meals together and much more - all to make life easier while helping seniors stay independent for as long as possible. We cherish each of our clients as though they were a part of our own family. I love to spend time organizing events for our Senior Community. Whether it’s a back yard barbecue, an evening out for dinner and a movie with friends, or an outing to Vancouver Island, it’s all about making new friends and staying healthy - mind, body and soul. I truly believe in my heart that a little help goes a long way.
MASSAGE THERAPY #202 - 15303 - 31 AVENUE, SURREY 604-560-6330 • www.seaglassrmt.com
Email: info@ladybugzbiz.com 778-242-4558 • www.ladybugzbiz.com
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Auto Glass
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Larisa, owner ABOUT MY BUSINESS: Q Windshield replacement and chip repair Q Commercial glass Q Windows and skylights Q Mirrors Q Shower doors Q Lots more!
Today, auto glass is more than just a shield to protect the driver and occupants from wind, weather and debris. Now the windshield also keeps you and your family from being thrown from the vehicle in case of a collision and adds to the structural strength of the vehicle as a whole. When it comes to repair, replacement and installation, the government-certified technicians at Broco Auto Glass can do it all – cracked or chipped windshields; car, truck and van windows; glass doors; store front glass and more! They also custom-make and install glass, wall mirrors and sandblasted glass art work. As an extra incentive for customers to get their damaged windshields fixed, Broco owner Larisa Zenin-Segrc is offering rock-chip repairs for just $25 (50 per cent off) for the entire month of March. “We are proud of our reputation in the industry,” Larisa says. “Broco was the first auto glass shop to be approved by both the BCAA and the ICBC Glass Express program. However, what I find the most rewarding is our ability to provide truly caring service to our customers. That’s what being a community business is all about.”
Dianne Mee, owner For a complimentary half hour consultation
“Call Mee First!” (604) 535-5355 or email dmadmin@callmeefirst.com
1480 FOSTER STREET #28, WHITE ROCK www.callmeefirst.com
103 - 2430 KING GEORGE BLVD. Phone: 604-542-6050 • 604-541-3642
Custom Window Coverings Tara Anderson, owner
Are you tired of wasting hours figuring out your accounting, while the paperwork continues to pile up? Do you struggle with staying current with complex government rules, regulations and reporting requirements? Does the very thought of filing this year’s tax return make you cringe? At Dianne Mee and Associates, we’re passionate about meeting the accounting needs of your company – no matter what size – giving you back the clarity and confidence you need to stay focused on growing your business. As many corporate clients would attest, it’s Dianne’s genuine concern for each client’s success - along with her astute expertise with strategic tax matters - that keeps them happy, loyal and long term clients of our accounting practice. If you’re thinking of starting your own business, or you’ve recently become a business owner, we offer new business set-up support and in-depth bookkeeping training, so you’ll always have the critical capability of knowing where your business stands financially. If you need help bringing your back taxes up to date, we also offer year-round personal tax services for individuals facing this challenge.
Dental Care Dr. Sandra M. Finch DMD ABOUT MY BUSINESS:
ABOUT MY BUSINESS: Q Custom shutters, blinds and draperies Q Full range of bedding and accents to match draperies
Q Comprehensive dental care for quality conscious families Q Practicing in White Rock and South Surrey for 23 years
Q In-home consultation
Q Certified practitioner for Invisalign clear braces, Zoom Professional Teeth Whitening, Botox and appliance therapy for sleep apnea and snoring
Q One-stop service
Q New patients welcome
“We’re a full-service business from consultation to installation,” says Budget Blinds owner Tara Anderson, who acknowledges that the franchise name can be a little misleading. More than window coverings, Budget Blinds offers a wide range of draperies, bedding, room accents and more to fit each customer’s individual decor. “Our consultants specialize in interior design, which is why we can offer a one-stop shopping experience,” Anderson says, noting that this eliminates the possibility of mismatches, mis-measures and issues that can be a result of do-it-yourself redecorating. “It’s not an ‘off-the-shelf’ look that we provide, everything is custom” she says. Budget Blinds, serving Delta, South Surrey and White Rock, has its main hub showroom, offices and warehouse at its Tilbury location in Delta. Anderson says local customers are always welcome to walk into their satellite showroom in South Surrey at #7-2320 King George Boulevard as well, to get an idea of the many product lines Budget Blinds offers. But she adds there’s really no substitute for an in-home consultation to assess colour preferences and the windows and spaces to be worked with. Setting that in motion is as simple as raising the phone, says Anderson, whose office manager Heather, is on the other end and handles making the appointments for consultations, setting the installations and so much more. Then one of our style consultants: Shelby, Tiare, Mike or David will be booked to come out and consult you in the comfort of your own home, or workplace…the place which will be transformed with new window coverings. David and Tara have owned and run the delta territory for six years, in 2013 they also purchased the South Surrey and White Rock territory “It was the best thing we ever did. The White RockSouth Surrey market has proven complimentary to the Tsawwassen and Ladner areas they were already serving”, says Tara who manages and administers the business with her team while also raising their 4 young daughters aged 4, 6, 8 and 11. “It’s a tough balance but worth every minute in hopes we’re also equipping our girls with a strong work ethic so that, hopefully, they can join the family business one day.”
#7 - 2320 King George Blvd., Surrey, BC www.budgetblinds.com • 604-587-1587 Canada’s #1 choice for window coverings.
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Dr. Sandra Finch is passionate about her chosen field: everything from general dentistry and comprehensive dental care to appearance-related dentistry and cosmetic reconstruction. She’s also dedicated to the community she has served and called home for more than two decades. In practice in White Rock and South Surrey since she first opened her clinic in 1993, she’s also the proud parent of two children now attending local elementary and secondary schools. Offering Invisalign clear braces for all ages – as well as Zoom Professional Teeth Whitening – the UBC grad’s commitment to ‘hands-on’ dental education, plus extensive post-graduate studies in Louisiana, Dallas, San Francisco and Seattle, have made her keen to work with leading new treatments and techniques promoting and complementing the development of a healthy, natural smile. She has also been administering Botox – as a certified practitioner – for the last five years. She sees it as a natural evolution of her work, providing an opportunity to relax wrinkleproducing muscles to enhance the refreshed appearance supplied by cosmetic dentistry. Not simply concerned with corrective measures, Dr. Finch is also interested in precautionary dentistry – understanding that basic maintenance of gums and supporting tissues, and focusing on wear issues, such as day-to-day biting, improper alignment or night-time grinding, are also key to keeping your smile looking good. To learn more, current and potential patients are invited to visit her Facebook page: Dr Sandra M. Finch Dentistry or visit www.drfinch.com
DR. SANDRA M. FINCH, INC.
Suite 70, 1480 Foster St., White Rock 604-531-7779 • www.drfinch.com
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Optical
Wednesday, March 2, 2016 Peace Arch News
Restaurant Rita, owner/optician
Sight For Sore Eyes Optical is a high-end optical boutique located at the Five Corners in White Rock, BC that specializes in the finest quality eyeglasses,sunglasses and prescription lenses available today. Owner/Optician, Rita has been in the optical business for over 40 years working on the retail and wholesale sides of the industry in both a frames and lenses. Why We Are Preferred? Many customers who shop at Sight For Sore Eyes claim that it has been the best optical buying experience they have ever had. They comment on how the beautiful store atmosphere is complimented by the fabulous and unique product selection (75% of the product lines are exclusive and not available elsewhere in White Rock). Superior customer service is where Sight For Sore Eyes excels. Customers return time and again to relay the positive comments that people have made about their glasses. Some are frequent world travellers and say the response is the same wherever they travel. Specializing in fashionable designs, Rita seeks out eyeglass companies around the world that are on the leading edge of fashion. Acquiring the best lines has been the hallmark of Sight For Sore Eyes. Carrying designer names such as Tiffany & Co., Bvlgari, Versace, Prada, Dita, Thierry Lasry, Harry Lary, and Dolce & Gabbana, they also import more exclusive lines from Europe like Theo, Anne et Valentin, Initium Eyewear, Benner, Oliver Goldsmith, Vinylize, Spectacle Eyeworks, and L.A. Eyeworks. Sunglass lines include Ray Ban, and Maui Jim. The hot colours this season range from classic black and tortoise to bright and sparkly lucite frames. Styles vary from soft rimless to the nerdy 50’s look; or Geek Chic as we like to call it. There is something to suit every age and personality. Rita also owned and ran Sight For Sore Eyes Optical in Windsor, Ontario for 11 years. The boutique was consistently voted Windsor and area’s best optical store and was renowned in Southwestern Ontario and Southeastern Michigan as “THE” place to go for the best in eyewear. Carrying on the same tradition, for the last 7 years the White Rock store has achieved being voted the Best Place for Eyewear in the community in 2011 & 2013 and was nominated as the Best Small Business by the South Surrey/White Rock Chamber of Commerce in 2009 & 2010. This charming and trendy shop has a warm and inviting feeling that entices customers to browse the wide selection of frames and sunglasses ranging from traditional to leading edge avant-garde.
1187 JOHNSTON ROAD, WHITE ROCK 778-294-1132 • sightforsoreeyesoptical.ca
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Cheryl Chung & Kayla Dhaliwall, owners ABOUT MY BUSINESS: Q A brand new upscale, yet casual restaurant nestled against the Pacific Ocean Q A cozy place to sip great wine, local spirits and feast on globally-inspired share plates Q BC beer and wine on tap Q Unparalleled service and ambiance
Top Chef Canada has nothing on White Rock! Renowned chef and 2013 Top Chef Canada contestant and Executive Chef, Kayla Dhaliwall, brings her culinary talents to Marine Drive with the opening of A Fine Mess, a modern take on cherished comfort food. With partner Cheryl Chung in tow, Kayla is dedicated to providing the very best service and ambiance to create a truly unforgettable meal. Wander in, sip a great wine or craft cocktail, nibble on delectable share plates and enjoy the peace and calm that rolls in along with the waves at White Rock beach. Kayla and Cheryl look forward to welcoming you to their brand new eatery and showing off the expertise and spirit that earned Kayla a spot on Canada’s top-rated culinary showdown. Kayla ‘lives to cook’ and is ready to dazzle you with her love and commitment to fantastic food while Cheryl’s vast experience with meticulous service and beverage selection will win you over from the very first sip.
15069 MARINE DRIVE, WHITE ROCK • 778.379.8870 email: info.afinemessrestaurant@gmail.com www.afinemessrestaurant.com
Celebrating International Womens’ Day March 8 is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. www.internationalwomensday.com IWD 2016 campaign theme #PledgeForParity
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Worldwide, women continue to contribute to social, economic, cultural and political achievement. But progress towards gender parity has slowed in many places. The World Economic Forum predicted in 2014 that it would take until 2095 to achieve global gender parity. Then one year later in 2015, they estimated that a slowdown in the already glacial pace of progress meant the gender gap wouldn’t close entirely until 2133. So how do we want to celebrate International Women’s Day 2016? By Pledging For Parity! Pledge to take concrete steps to help achieve gender parity more quickly - whether to help women and girls achieve their ambitions, call for genderbalanced leadership, respect and value difference, develop more inclusive and flexible cultures or root out workplace bias. Each of us can be a leader within our own spheres of influence and commit to take pragmatic action to accelerate gender parity. Commit to take action to accelerate gender parity Globally, with individuals pledging to move from talk to purposeful action and with men and women joining forces - we can collectively help women advance equal to their numbers and realize the limitless potential they offer economies the world over.
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Peace Arch News Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Sewing Centre
Edge… Fashion on the Edge
ABOUT MY BUSINESS: For 38 years, Laura’s Fashion Fabrics motto has been friendly helpful service and great fabrics for fashion, home decorating and of course quilting. In addition to notions, patterns and sewing machines we also carry the Brother Scan N Cut 2. It is a favourite with its built-in scanner, built-in designs, and free cloud-based software. We are creating appliques, cutting quilt blocks and having lots of fun with paper crafting as well.
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If your closet is in desperate need of a makeover, look no farther than Edge… Fashion on the Edge, a hidden gem of a women’s clothing and footwear boutique tucked away on the edge of Pacific Avenue in White Rock. In business for more than four years, Edge features an exclusive variety of local Canadian designers including John Fluevog shoes and boots, Patricia Burnett of Funky Cool Patina Retro Jewelry and gorgeous linen and custom-dyed pieces by Marianne Greaves; there is something for everyone in this cozy and welcoming store. Mary Jane and her staff of four love to help their customers create that perfect individual look and can special order items so you get exactly what you love in your size - don’t be afraid to ask, it’s all part of the service! The most rewarding aspect of being a business owner in this community for Mary Jane is the relationships she has developed with her clientele. She is so grateful to have their support and loyalty, and as a thank you, offers a $50 gift card with every $500 purchase, to be used on their next visit. She also throws private parties for groups so gather some girlfriends and plan your own personal shopping night.
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Native Art Store
Sarah Carbonneau, owner
Cheryl, owner
Q Top to bottom outdoor cleaning in White Rock/South Surrey Q Power washing Q Window cleaning Q Rubbish removal Q Lawn maintenance Q Gutter cleaning and repair
ABOUT MY BUSINESS:
If you are anxiously awaiting spring but not the inevitable cleaning that comes with it, then Sarah is your go-to gal for making Photo courtesy of Emily Cole the exterior of your home the envy of your neighbours. With an emphasis on power washing (especially at this time of year!), window cleaning, soft scrub siding detailing and lawn maintenance, Sarah will guarantee your home and lawn sparkle. Operating locally and in business for more than a year, Sarah may just be the only one-women show beautifying homes on the Peninsula. She meticulously treats your home as if it were her own by going that extra mile to ensure every last detail is attended to. Gutter cleaning or repair? No problem. Have a lawn that needs some TLC? Let Sarah take care of it. Garbage piling up? Yes, Sarah will handle that too. As a single mom of two girls, Sarah has lived and volunteered in the area for 16 years, and enjoys being part of a community that really cares for each other. After a recent bout with cancer, Sarah found her clients to be loyal and accommodating, waiting until she finished treatment and was feeling better to resume their home maintenance. Her favourite part of her job is interacting with her clients and building connections within the community; trust, acceptance, loyalty, dedication and a good laugh is Sarah’s motto and if you run into her in the grocery store or at the park, please make sure to say hello - she’s always happy to stop for a chat.
Call Sarah Carbonneau at 778.251.9484
Cheryl, Amanda, Cheyenne & Amber
Q Authentic, unique native art Q Family-run business Q Showcase work of local artists
Owners Cheryl and Jim Gregory opened the Peninsula store four years ago with a simple vision in mind – “To provide for their family while creating employment for Native artists.” “I have always wanted to have a Native art store... It’s been a lifetime dream,” reflected the mother of two – her daughters, Amber and Cheyenne, also work alongside her, as well as her nieces and her husband. “I have appreciated and enjoyed Native Art all of my life,” reflects co-owner Jim Gregory. “It’s a real family business – definitely a positive, uplifting place to be.” Since opening in October of 2011, sales at Cheryl’s Trading Post have been slowly and steadily gaining strength; A Facebook fan page, ‘I Love Cheryl’s Trading Post,’ has garnered a huge following of 13,578 people and counting. “Everyone just loves the art!” said Cheryl matter-of-factly. “I’ve heard people saying ‘it’s a healing or magical place. I’ve also had someone tell us ‘you’ve got the best store in the world’.” In addition to selling authentic Native art from across the Americas, Cheryl’s Trading Post is a hub for local talent, which is plentiful on the Peninsula. “We are proud to carry pieces from the Semiahmoo people,” said Morgan Gregory. “Right now we have work from Leslie and Leonard Wells, and from Nahanee, and we’d like to have more. “ Cheryl noted she’s fortunate to have a wonderful staff. “I’m really proud of them and what they’ve accomplished already. They are pretty amazing and strong young women – all very important in helping the store run smoothly.” The staff are family members and friends of the family. Also her mother is proud that Cheryl carries on the family tradition of hard work and entrepreneurship. The key to the store’s success has been the support of the loyal customers, and their love of Native Arts. “We really appreciate them and do our best to keep them happy by giving them the best prices and the best products. I hope they keep coming back, and bring their friends and families – they are the reason we are able to be here.”
SEMIAHMOO SHOPPING CENTRE, 1711-152 ST. 604-538-5008 • www.cherylstradingpost.com
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…on the Semiahmoo Peninsula
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White Rock Players Club returns There’s something special to the swinging ’60s with its about open-mic evenings – not next offering, Marc Camoletti’s only are you likely to hear a enduring farce Boeing Boeing, variety of music that most venue running March 3-19 at the Coast programmers can’t present, but Capital Playhouse. you might just catch an early Directed by Ryan Mooney and performance by a rising star, produced by Josh Fuller, the or a surprise appearance by an show features Alexander Morris established performer trying some as Bernard, a wily Parisian who’s new material. juggling three fiancées – flight Semiahmoo Peninsula open-mic ‘stewardesses’ Gloria (Stefanie king Dennis Peterson – a man Colliar), Gabriella (Kirsten with a good eye for White Rock Shale) and Gretchen (Tegan and South Surrey’s growing pool Verheul) – during their frequent of experienced and developing stopovers in the city of light. talents – is offering a regular In Bernard’s carefully workedshow, 6-9 p.m. most Saturdays at out plan, their schedules The Good Day Sunshine Alex Browne never coincide – but he’s Cafe, 100-2950 King in for a bumpy flight George Blvd. when Boeing introduces With dinner, drinks a new and much faster jet and dessert also on the and he must rely on the menu, it’s a good venue to help of his maid Berthe settle in for an evening of (Robyn Bradley) and unexpected musical treats. obliging friend Robert (Robert Feher) to avoid Trad Jazz impending disaster. The Royal Canadian Also featured are an Legion Crescent Branch apartment set by Andrea 240 will be jumping to the Olund, lighting design sound of jazz this Sunday by Guy Paterson and a (March 6) as White Rock newly created wardrobe Traditional Jazz Society’s regular 2 designed for the show by Stella to 5 p.m. session of live Dixieland/ Gardner. Swing returns to the hall (2643 Coast Capital Playhouse is 128 St.). located at 1532 Johnston Rd. Featured is the Butter & Egg Curtain is at 8 p.m., with 2:30 Jazz Band, featuring guitarist Don p.m. Sunday matinees on March Ogilvie. 6 and 13 (there will also be Talk Upcoming bands on the Back Thursdays March 10 and 17, schedule include ace reedman which enable audience members Gerry Green’s Crescent City to speak with cast and director Shakers, featuring Jim Armstrong after the performances). on trumpet and White Rock’s own Tickets are available by Bill Dixon on banjo (March 13). calling 604-536-7535, emailing Admission (19 and up) is $10 for boxoffice@whiterockplayers.ca or WRTJS and Legion members, $12 visiting www.whiterockplayers.ca for everybody else. For more information on Golden Cactus Studio upcoming bands visit www. Chris and Marilyn MacClure’s whiterocktradjazz.com or call 604Golden Cactus Studio/Gallery 560-9215. is presenting a show of new paintings by studio artists until The Hundred Dresses Mar. 10. The Surrey Youth Theatre Featured work includes paintings Company (SYTCO) is presenting by Brent Heighton, Vance the powerful play, The Hundred Theoret, David Patterson and Dresses, 3 p.m., Sunday, March 6 Chris MacClure. at White Rock Elementary School The studio is located at 1455 Johnston Rd. (Hilltop Mall); hours Theatre on Fir Street. Appropriate for ages seven and are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to up, the play, based on a children’s Saturday.
room,” while headliner Davis has been described as “a powerhouse in the comedy world, despite her 3-ft., 6-inch stature.” The venue is located at 13750 88 Ave.; tickets ($25 to $40, including all fees) are available from the box office, 604-501-5566, or online at tickets.surrey.ca
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Tanyalee Davis is headlining the upcoming evening of comedy, I am Woman! Hear Me Laff! taking place March 9 at Surrey Arts Centre.
book by Eleanor Estes, recounts the poignant story of young Wanda, who is being bullied – and how her classmates deal with the situation. The production, made possible through a grant from The City of White Rock, is limited to one community performance. Tickets are free; but reservations are required due to limited seating. Email: sytco@shaw.ca for ticket reservations.
Women of comedy I Am Woman! Hear Me Laff! is the title of a new two-hour show featuring four women stand-up comedians coming to Surrey Arts Centre, Wednesday, March 9 at 8 p.m.
Tanyalee Davis, Katie-Ellen Humphries, Christine Lippa, and White Rock’s own Lisa Person are the attractions for an evening of guaranteed laughs for all sexes (but with a warning of ‘adult’ material). MC Lippa is a 20-year veteran of acting, stand-up comedy and writing – when not doing sets on stage, she’s busy developing feature-film projects. Deceptively quiet opening comic Person has a finely honed sense of the ridiculous, as her quirky takes on dating, sexuality and aging, featured in the Comedy Shocker and Comics On The Run shows have demonstrated. Featured comic Humphries has been described as having “a sensibility that falls somewhere between the library and the locker
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The music career of long-time singer/songwriter/musician Barry Greenfield is on a roll. Greenfield, who, at 65, says he is doing his “best writing ever” – recently clocked some 21 sold-out gigs in a row, including Yaletown’s Roundhouse – and he’s coming to White Rock’s Blue Frog Studios, March 5 at 8 p.m. Known for the number-one single New York Is Closed Tonight, which was the most played song on Canadian radio in 1972 – and a 45-year career that encompassed early recognition by John Lennon and having over 20 songs covered by such artists as Buffy Ste. Marie and 10cc – he’s building his current following on a base of distinctive character-infused vocals, folk-inspired songs and thoughtful lyrics. The evening, which will produce his first live CD (his 10th and most recent album, This Blue, was released in 2015), will also feature what Greenfield doesn’t hesitate to call his “best band ever” including such local luminaries as Rene Worst (David Bowie), Bryant Olender (Michael Buble), David Sinclair (Sarah McLaughlin) and Elliott Polsky (Jim Byrnes). Tickets are $37.50. Also coming up at the busy venue (check www. bluefrogstudios.ca for full line-up) is an evening with Jane Siberry (March 12) and Irish celebration weekend (March 18 and 19) with the popular Pat Chessell Band, featuring Chessell’s own “passionate, smoky vocals” on Celtic and roots classics and originals along with the fiery fiddle playing of Andrea Taylor, plus longtime Chessell collaborator Nathan Powell on Bouzouki, Rick Chapman on drums and Time Renaud on bass. The venue is located at 1328 Johnston Rd.; tickets are available at 604-542-3055 or online.
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All wrapped up Simon Fraser University’s Jennifer Michelle (in red) makes a tackle and lands on top of Bayside Sharks’ Radhika Sikakane during a BC Rugby Union premier women’s league game at South Surrey Athletic Park on Saturday afternoon. The game was the first of the day for Bayside – a men’s first-division rugby game between the Sharks and Vancouver-based Meralomas followed later in the afternoon.
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Athletes top podium at Winter Games Nick Greenizan Sports Reporter
Young athletes from across Surrey and White Rock found themselves atop podiums in Penticton last week, after a successful run at the BC Winter Games. Local athletes were part of either the Fraser Valley (Zone 3) or Fraser River (Zone 4) teams at the event, which ran Feb. 25-28. The Fraser River zone took the overall team title with a combined 107 medals – including 42 gold – while the Fraser Valley zone placed fourth overall, with 86 medals, 34 of which were gold. Among the medal-winners were Howard Hu, a South Surrey resident who won a pair of medals in karate. Hu won gold in boys intermediate kumite (44-55 kg division), and also added a bronze medal, in intermediate kata.
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Surrey’s Jordan Treivish also won a bronze medal in karate, in the boys kumite (44-55 kg) competition. In the pool, South Surrey diver Taylor Pai won a silver medal on the one-metre board, in the girls’ Group C competition, and narrowly missed another spot on the podium, finishing fourth on the three-metre board. Another South Surrey diver, Jacob Dias, also finished fourth, in the boys threemetre competition. On the ice, Surrey figure skater Jennifer Utendale won a gold medal in the Special Olympics’ women’s level 2 event, while White Rock skater Krista Milne won bronze in the Special Olympics’ level 3 division. Also on the podium was Cloverdale’s Faith Benko, 11, who won a silver medal in the juvenile women’s category. Had she landed her final jump, she may have won gold.
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“I would have liked to land my last jump, except it wasn’t my day to land it,” she said, adding that it didn’t put a damper on the experience. “I’d love to do it again. It was a lot of fun.” On the speed-skating oval, Surrey’s Scott Coons won silver in the 2,000-m boys under14 points race, and bronze in the 400-m. Surrey athletes also fared extremely well in gymnastics, taking home a slew of medals in a variety of events. Kennedy Duke, competing in the female level 8 division, had a big weekend, winning gold in the vault, and silver on balance beam en route to a silver all-around medal. Amelia Van Andel also won gold on the uneven bars in the same division. Brady Reeleder, in male level 3, won gold on the pommel horse and silver on the parallel bars to finish second in the all-
around competition. Lowri Robinson, in the female level 7 class, won silver in the vault, while Alexa Slipec nabbed a silver medal in the female level 8 balance beam. In archery, Surrey sharpshooter Elissa Foley won a pair of gold medals, to round out the city’s medal haul. In addition to individual medals, Surrey and White Rock athletes were part of a number of medal-wining teams. In badminton, the Fraser River zone won gold in mixed and boys doubles and silver in girls doubles; gold in boys curling; bronze in girls curling – Fraser Valley won gold in the same event – gold in girls team gymnastics, and silver in boys team competition. For more on the Games, including full lists of participants and results, visit www. bcgames.org
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Cloverdale resident Tyler Wotherspoon is back in the National Hockey League after being recalled from the American Hockey League late last month by the Calgary Flames.
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It took close to five months, but Tyler Wotherspoon is back in the National Hockey League. The Cloverdale native and former Valley West Hawk of the BC Hockey Major Midget League, Wotherspoon was recalled by the Calgary Flames from their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate Stockton Heat late last
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month. The defenceman played his first NHL game of the season Feb. 19 at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary against the Vancouver Canucks. Wotherspoon played just shy of 16 minutes, and finished the game with a plus-two rating in a 5-2 victory. Since then, he’s played four more games. Drafted in the second round, 57th overall, by the Flames in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, the 22-year-old turned pro for the 2013-14 season after four seasons of Major Junior hockey with the Portland Winter Hawks. Wotherspoon attended the Flames NHL camp, then was sent to their AHL affiliate Abbotsford Heat. At the tail end of the season, he was called up for the Flames and played the final 14 games of the regular season, collecting four assists and four penalty minutes. He spent last season with the Adirondack Flames of the AHL, playing one NHL game in Calgary. He was then
once again assigned to the AHL at the start of this year, suiting up for the Stockton Heat. Wotherspoon admitted it was difficult to remain patient while awaiting another shot at playing in the NHL. “It’s frustrating,” he said. “I’m sure for every player down in the AHL it’s frustrating waiting for their opportunity to get it. It’s part of the business and you’ve got to shove that to the side and really work on your game and have patience. “I really focused on my game and trying to do the little things… I’ve just been playing well, I think. “I feel a lot more mature now. I think the game slowed down a little bit for me, being older.” With the NHL’s trade deadline passing Monday – the Flames shipped out veteran blue-liner Kris Russell while acquiring another defenceman, Jyrki Jokipakka – Wotherspoon hoped to carve himself a more permanent spot with the Flames. “This is a huge
opportunity for me. It’s been a long season down there but getting back up here to get a shot to prove that I can play up here full-time is huge for me and I’m going to try to make the most of it.”
Brossoit signed Another Cloverdale National Hockey Leaguer, Edmonton Oilers’ netminder Laurent Brossoit, looks to have secured himself a permanent spot in the NHL club’s crease. On Monday, Brossoit – who was recalled from the team’s American Hockey League affiliate in Bakersfield last month – signed a two-year contract extension with Edmonton. The deal is a one-way contract, meaning he will be paid his NHL salary should he be re-assigned to the minors. A re-assignment to the AHL seems unlikely, however – last weekend, the Oilers dealt backup goaltender Anders Nilsson to the St. Louis Blues, thus opening up a full-time roster spot for Brossoit.
Get set for softball season With the softball season fast approaching, the South SurreyWhite Rock Softball Association is renewing its call for new players. While many of the association’s Thunder ‘rep’ teams have already held tryouts and are in the midst of putting rosters together, spots are still open for all manner of houseleague teams – at a variety of age
groups. South Surrey-White Rock Softball has teams from the learn-to-play (five- and six-year-old) division, all the way up to midget (18 years old). Registration – and more information about the sport and the association – can be found online at www.sswrsa.ca – Nick Greenizan
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BC Hockey League team ends year with just seven wins
Eagles’ season ends with consecutive losses Nick Greenizan Sports Reporter
The Surrey Eagles’ season ended Sunday in Prince George the same way as it began back on October – with a loss. The Birds wrapped up a disappointing campaign with four games on the road last weekend, first losing a pair of mid-week games – 3-2 to the Vernon Vipers and 11-0 to the high-powered Penticton Vees – before heading to Prince George for backto-back contests against the Spruce Kings. Surrey lost the first, on Saturday, by a 5-1 score before dropping the season finale 7-2. For the season, the Eagles’ finish with a record 7-48-1-2 (win-loss-overtime loss-tie); it’s the second consecutive season in which the team failed to reach double-digits in wins. Sunday’s 7-2 loss was, in a way, a decent microcosm of the season as a whole. Surrey gave up a goal just 31 seconds into
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In his final weekend of junior hockey, Surrey Eagles’ Kurt Black (left, in a game earlier this season) scored one goal, giving him 19 on the year. the game, but were still the win. Birds, especially from within striking distance And, as was often an offensive standpoint, after the first period, the case throughout as the team managed trailing just 2-1, before the season, 20-yearjust 21 shots on goal, things fell apart over the old netminder Justin and the only player final 40 minutes. Laforest was the busiest able to beat Spruce Prince George – the goaltender on the ice, Kings’ netminder only other team, aside stopping 30 of 37 shots Joseph McLeod was from Surrey, not to on goal. 20-year-old veteran qualify for playoffs in Jaxon Joseph and Kurt Black, who scored the Mainland Division captain Paul McAvoy his team-best 19th goal – scored twice in the scored the two goals for of the season in the second period and Surrey. penultimate game of his tacked on three more Saturday’s game was junior-hockey career. in the third to cruise to equally tough on the Daniel Davidson was
between the pipes for Surrey, stopping 37 shots. Prior to the trip to the BCHL’s northern-most city, the Eagles made a two-game stop in the Okanagan on Tuesday and Wednesday last week. On Tuesday in Vernon, the Eagles came within a hair of the earning the win, but saw an early two-goal lead evaporate before losing 3-2 in double overtime. Tyler Andrews opened the scoring midway through the first period to give the Eagles an early lead, and Jeff Stewart made it 2-0 just 5:15 into the second period. The Vipers stormed back in the latter half of the second frame, scoring twice to tie it. Neither team could bulge the twine in the third period or the first five-minute OT frame, before Vipers’ Odeen Tufto finally broke the deadlock during the 3-on-3 second-overtime period.
Surrey didn’t have much time to dwell on the loss, however, and quickly headed south to Penticton, where they proved to be no match for the Vees, who finished first in the entire BCHL with 101 points and lost as many games – seven – as the Eagles’ won all season. Penticton scored four goals in the first period, added two more in the second and five more in the third. Tyson Jost – a
potential first-round pick in this summer’s NHL draft – scored once and added four assists to lead the Vees’ charge. Though the season is over for Surrey, the BCHL’s playoff-bound teams will begin play Friday. In the Mainland Division, the Langley Rivermen will square off against Wenatchee in one best-of-seven series, while Chilliwack and Coquitlam will play off in the other.
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Wednesday Q White Rock and Surrey Writers’ Club meets March 16, 7 p.m. at White Rock Library 15342 Buena Vista Ave. Info: wrandswc@gmail.com Q Community Dialogue in honour of Alexandra Neighbourhood House’s 100th anniversary. March 16, 7-9 p.m., Ocean Park Community Hall, 1577 128 St. Topic: diversity. RSVP: 604-535-0015. All welcome. Q Social Dancing at Kent Street Activity Centre, 1475 Kent St., every Wednesday. Doors at 6:30 p.m. Live orchestra. Admission $6/members, $7/non-members. Everyone over 50 welcome. Q Heritage Walking Tours at White Rock Museum and Archives, 14970 Marine Dr., every Wednesday at 11 a.m. No appointment necessary. Info: 604541-2221. Q Women’s Probus Club of White Rock & South Surrey, a social club for retired or semi-retired women, meets last Wednesday of the month 1:30-3:30 p.m. at White Rock Baptist Church, 1657 140 St. For more info, call Marilyn 604-5380594.
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541-2221 or email developmentassistant@whiterockmuseum.ca Q New Narcotics Anonymous meetings every Saturday, 2-3 p.m., open to all women wanting recovery from any form of addiction. 101-1548 Johnston Rd. Recovery, fellowship and coffee. Q Come Share Around the Table a new program at Seniors Come Share Society, offering a chance to meet new people, cook and learn about nutrition. The second and fourth Saturday of the month. Sign up by calling 604-531-9400, ext. 205.
Sunday Q Live Comedy Show March 6, 7 p.m. at Coast Capital Playhouse, 1532 Johnston Rd., in support of Stand-Up for Mental Health. Info: 604-541-6835. www. standupformentalhealth.com Q Surrey Youth Theatre presents The Hundred Dresses, March 6, 3 p.m. at White Rock Elementary, 1273 Fir St. Free, reservations required. Email sytco@ shaw.ca for ticket reservations. Q Heartmind Community Cafe March 6, 10:30 a.m., 2753 O’Hara Lane, featuring speaker Patricia Connor. Theme: miracles. By donation. Q White Rock Toastmasters by the Sea meets every Sunday from 1:30-3 p.m. at White Rock Library, 15342 Buena Vista Ave. Sharpen public speaking skills in a warm, friendly environment.
Q Semiahmoo Potters Society holds their monthly meeting the first Thursday of the month (March 3) at 7:30 p.m., at the South Surrey Arts & Rec Centre, Monday 14601 20 Ave. Currently looking for new members. Q Semiahmoo Guild of Info: semiahmoopotters@ Needlearts meets at White gmail.com Rock Library, 15342 Buena Q Surrey International Vista Ave., 10 a.m.-12:30 Folk Dancing meets Thursp.m. first and third Monday days, 7-10 p.m. at Walnut datebook@peacearchnews.com of each month. Info: 604Road Elementary (16152 82 541-3717. Ave.). Beginners welcome. Q Knitting Circle at AlexNo partner needed. $4 drop in. Info: andra Neighbourhood House, 2916 dale.c.adamson@gmail.com or 604-496McBride Ave., Mondays 10 a.m.-12 p.m. 4236. All ages and experience levels welcome. Q Family Support Group at Peace Arch Info: 604-535-0015 ext. 236. Hospital, Russell Unit. First and third Q Breast Cancer Peer-Support Group Thursday of the month, 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. meets the first and third Monday of the Information and support for families and month (except stat holidays), 7-9 p.m. at friends of persons with a mental illness. Crescent Gardens Retirement CommuInfo 604-541-6844. nity, 1222 King George Blvd. Q First United Church hosts community Q Growing Green at Camp Alex, Mondinners the first and third Thursday of days 5-6:30 p.m. Meet new friends, the month. Everyone welcome. Doors assist with planting, pruning, weeding at 4:30 p.m. 15385 Semiahmoo Ave. Info: and caring for grounds, under direction 604-531-4850. of master gardener. Register by calling 604-535-0015 (ext. 236) or email commuFriday nityprograms@alexhouse.net Q World Day of Prayer March 4, 1-3 p.m. Q White Rock/South Surrey Parkinson at Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 2350 Support Group meets the second Mon148 St. All are welcome. day of the month, 1:30 p.m., at Chartwell Q Mark Donnelly performs at White Crescent Gardens Retirement CommuRock Baptist Church, 1657 140 St., March nity, 1222 King George Blvd. 11 for Easter Luncheon at 12 p.m. All Q Old-time Dancing at Sunnyside Hall, ages welcome. $10. RSVP by March 9, corner of 18 Avenue and 154 Street, 604-531-2344. every Monday from 1-4 p.m. Live music. Q Cribbage Tournaments held fourth Fri- Info: 604-541-8890. day of the month at Kent Street Activity Q Pacific Showtime Men’s Chorus Centre, 1475 Kent St. 12:45-4 p.m. Cost, meets every Monday, 7:30 p.m. at St. $4. Partner preferred, but not required. Mark’s Church, 12953 20 Ave. All ages Call 604-538-8660. welcome. Contact: 604-536-5292 or Q Friends of Blaine Library present Bob leighand@shaw.ca or website www. Milne in concert, March 18, 7:30 p.m. at pacificshowtime.com Blaine Performing Arts Centre, 975 H St. Tuesday Tickets online at blainelibraryfriends.org, proceeds towards improvement/expanQ White Rock and District Garden Club sion of library. Info: 360-305-3637. welcomes new members to meeting Q White Rock Community Centre hosts March 8, 1:30 p.m. at Cranley Hall, 2141 bridge every Friday at 1 p.m. Call 604Cranley Dr. Info: 604-541-0903. 536-3463 for more info. Q Mixed Singles Over Sixty – friendQ Partners Bridge at Centennial Arena, ship and fun with lunch out the second 14600 North Bluff Rd., Fridays at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday of each month. Dinners, pub nights, golf, dancing, movies and more. Saturday Call Ted at 604-541-1692 or Norval at 604Q Star of the Sea Flea Market, March 542-9923. 5, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 15262 Pacific Ave., fleaQ Tao Healing Group teaches simple but market@starofthesea.ca powerful self-healing techniques, TuesQ Thinking of downsizing? Free infordays 7 p.m. at Surrey City Centre Library, mation session March 5, 2-4 p.m. at 10350 University Dr. No experience necWhite Rock Seniors Village, 1183 Maple essary. By donation. 778-379-9920. St, with guidance from local professionQ Mental Health Meet & Greet at Peace als. Seating limited, pre-register by callArch Hospital, 5th floor, outside mentaling 604-541-8653. health unit. 6:30-8 p.m. every Tuesday. Q Antique Road Show at White Rock Information and support for families and Museum & Archives, 14970 Marine Dr. friends of persons with a mental illness. April 2. By appointment only, call 604Info 604-541-6844.
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Patricia Edna (nee Knudsen) 1928 - 2016 Beloved wife of Jim Cambrey for the past 41 years. Pat is survived by her 3 children, John Saywell and family, Lynne Carson and family, Graham Saywell and family, as well as 4 brothers and a sister, Ted Knudsen and family, Sterling Knudsen and family, Svend Knudsen and family, Robyn Knudsen and family, and Peggy Little and family. There will be no service, cremation will take place and the ashes will be taken to a family plot in Saskatchewan. In lieu of flowers, cash donations can be made to the Salvation Army Church, 15417 Roper Ave, White Rock, BC V4B 2G4 in Pat’s Memory.
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By joining White Rock / South Surrey's number one community print and online newspaper, you can develop a rewarding career in advertising and marketing while contributing to one of the Lower Mainland's most vibrant communities. The team environment at the Peace Arch News will inspire you to the highest level of customer partnership and reward your motivated approach to excellence. You should be a strong communicator, well organized, self motivated and enjoy working in a fast-pace environment. Previous media sales experience is preferred. A car and a valid driver's license are required.
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Are you confident enough to develop business conversations? Black Press publishes the Surrey Leader, Langley Times and Peace Arch News along with 150 other publications. We will develop individuals with an ambition to succeed whether they have deep post-secondary credentials or not. This is an exceptional opportunity if you are adept at making successful calls and highly rewarding to those that maintain the required pace. We have an immediate opening for a full time Sales Consultant on our Digital team representing our highly successful online recruitment platform LocalWorkBC.ca. In over 85 BC print publications
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Since 2003
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RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • STRATA
604•250•7972
BOB DELANEY INTERIOR/EXTERIOR
Aluminum Patio Covers, Sunrooms, Railings and Vinyl.
604-521-2688
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• Renovations • Shops/Garages • Additions • Tenant Improvements
Office: 604.536.8124 Email: bob@deadlevel.ca Web: www.deadlevel.ca
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~ 519 SQ/FT ~ Call for rates & to view:
604-536-5639
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KD Painting P Interior/Exterior 20 years experience serving the Lower Mainland Free estimate
Call Ken 604-726-0503
ROOMS FOR RENT
OCEAN PARK clean quiet furn’d bdrm, adult home, lovely area Mar1 N/S. $490 +part utils. 604-535-5953
750
SUITES, LOWER
SURREY 6360 - 133B St. Brand new Spacious 1 bdrm suite, avail now. NS/NP. Cls to bus & schools. $625/mo incl utils/cable & laundry. Call 778-318-6157 or 604-599-6157 RON Morin
TRANSPORTATION
RENTALS 706
845
APARTMENT/CONDO ACTIVE SENIOR
1 Bdrm & 2 Bdrms. Well maintained Concrete High Rise in White Rock close to shopping.
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle REMOVAL ~~ ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT ~~ $$$ PAID FOR SOME. 604.683.2200 The Scrapper
Swimming Pool & All Amenities. UTILITIES INCLUDED. NS/NP
Call 604-538-5337 ~ 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
By Appt. only (Therapeutic Massage Only)
Eric 604-219-1513 604-576-5758
778-322-2378 Lower Mainland 604-996-8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for over 12years
2 coats of any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale High Performance paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring
Jesse Burch Producer
$49 for 60 mins
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PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299
GUITAR LESSONS
OFFICE/RETAIL
1480 Foster Street
Almost for free! (778)997-5757
TO
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MISC. FOR SALE
To Advertise in this space call 604-575-5555
PAINTING
HOMES FOR RENT
.Hugh & McKinnon Rentals 604-541-5244.
639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES
POLE BARNS, Shops, steel buildings metal clad or fabric clad. Complete supply and installation. Call John at 403-998-7907; jcameron@advancebuildings.com
EXTRA CHEAP JUNK RUBBISH REMOVAL
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New SRI Manufactured homes Singles $74,900. Doubles $99,900. PARK SPACES AVAILABLE REPOSSESSIONS 1974-2010 www.glenbrookhomes.net Chuck 604-830-1960 Trades. Financing. Permits.
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
PRESSURE WASHING
Hot & Cold: WCB, Liability Insured hydro-tech.ca ~ 778-928-6768
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Elgin Prk, updated 4bdr 2.5 ba exec home on acreage quiet CDS nr schls. N/S. $2800m. 604-512-6543
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
APPLIANCES
white 5ft ikea couch with arms with slipcovers Spotlessly clean $150 obo. 604-536-2175
FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s. Drain Cleaning. Ins. (604)596-2841
Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
Free Estimates. Affordable rates.
Call 604-538-5085
WHITE ROCK; Private entry, small patio, ocean view. Clean & cozy 2 bdrm. Avail Mar 1st. $950/mo. N/S. Call: 604-538-8408.
REAL ESTATE
Service to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers & dishwashers. Reasonable. Also Appliance Removal Call Mark (604)536-9092
.604.536.2216 www.bhserviceplumbing.org
MIRACLE MOVING
PROMPT & RELIABLE.
A quiet “non smoking” clean apt. Walk to all amenities, tennis courts, Soft ball City, pool, park, beach and on bus route. Refs and lease required. Sorry no pets allowed. Phone for additional info and appt.
Peace Arch Appliance
604-537-4140
ABIAN
WHITE ROCK 1 bdrm apt in the heart of White Rock
Wanstalls Tactical & Sporting Arms
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
APARTMENT/CONDO
Call today to set up an appointment 604-467-9232
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
Vincent 543-7776
1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1-3 Men
706
MISC. WANTED
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.
JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca
2 coats any colour
604-536-6620
MISC. FOR SALE
SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT
Cloverdale High Performance paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.
B & B MOBILE SERVICES
RUBBISH REMOVAL
560
RENTALS
REFORESTATION NURSERY SEEDLINGS of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce & Pine from $0.99/tree. Free Shipping. Replacement guarantee. 1-866-873-3846 or www.treetime.ca
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls TM
~We accept Visa & Mastercard~
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
SUNDECKS
20% discount
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
MESA PAINTING INTERIOR and EXTERIOR Quality work at reas rates. Free Est. Michael (cell) 604-724-7458
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PRISM PAINTING CO.
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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
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TRUCKS & VANS
2012 HONDA RC - 8 passenger, van. Silver. NO accidents. 15K. Like new. $25,000obo (778)994-6640 2012 JEEP WRANGLER sport - 2 door, white / black, 1 owner. A/C, fog lights, Sirius, Mountain tire package. $22,000. (604)230-9951
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