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Stocked pot: A new take on an old White Rock Players’ Club tradition makes the grade, as Peace Arch News reviews this year’s pantomime, Robinson Crusoe. � see page 377

City borrows for first time in 25 years

Surrey takes on $200 million in debt Kevin Diakiw Black Ptess

After a quarter-century of staying out of the red, Surrey is borrowing close to $200 million over the next five years to finance a lengthy list of capital projects in the city. At least two councillors are reluctant to go into debt to pay for the development projects. Surrey’s finance committee considered the 2011-2015 budget Monday, a document that calls for hikes in utilities and taxes of $115 for the average home (see page 3). Homeowners with secondary suites will also pay another $240, bringing their increase to $355. In the first year, the city is budgeting to borrow $52.9 million and about $142 million more by 2015. The funds will pay for projects including the City Centre Library ($64 million over the next five years), a City Centre parking facility ($22 million), a new city hall in Whalley ($64 million) and various swimming pools, recreation centres and cricket pitches for a total bill of $283.3 million. To cover the other $83 million necessary for the projects, Surrey is drawing from internal sources ($49 million), government grants ($10 million), cost-sharing from other levels of government ($5 million), park development and other dedicated funding ($8.5 million), and various other internal sources. The city has typically borrowed internally, from existing reserves

A new City Centre Library in Whalley is one of several developments under construction as part of the Build Surrey program. held in investments. City finance staff say they can lock in long-term at a low interest rate (three to four per cent) with the Municipal Finance Authority

loans. Surrey believes it can beat that rate on its investments as the economy returns to normal. Coun. Marvin Hunt, a fiscal con-

servative and longtime chair of the city’s finance committee, is concerned about the city going into debt. “I’m not particularly excited about

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it,” Hunt said Tuesday. “Some of that is good investment in this city, but it’s not my favourite way to do things.” � see page 4

Surgeon ‘feels sorry’ for patients, embarrassed by system

New health minister vows to increase funding Alex Browne Staff Reporter

The passing of B.C.’s health portfolio from Surrey-Cloverdale MLA Kevin Falcon to Finance Minister Colin Hansen – while Falcon pursues the premiership – has left one doctor at Peace Arch Hospital skeptical that any meaningful change will take place on the front lines of health care. Dr. John Todd, a general surgeon at the hospital, says the recent tendency has been for the health ministry to target certain kinds of procedures, such as hip replace-

ments or cataract operations, for additional funding so that it can be shown that wait times for those operations have gone down. But in a facility like Peace Arch, where patient demand and occupancy is often 40 per cent higher than the hospital can accommodate, that means that other surgeries will suffer. “It comes down to money,” Todd said, adding that juggling priorities is not the same as an across-the-board improvement of health services. “The people at the top are trying to plug

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holes with fingers, but they don’t have the resources.” But Hansen counters that the Ministry of Health increases the budget for Fraser Health – overseeing body for the hospital – “each and every year.” “Over the next three years, we expect to provide Fraser Health an increase of approximately 16 per cent,” Hansen responded in an email to Peace Arch News. “By 2012/13, the health budget will have increased by 91 per cent since 2000/01 – taking up nearly half of all of government spending.”

Hansen (Vancouver-Quilchena), who has previously served as minister of health services, was named health minister Nov. 30, following Falcon’s announcement that he had resigned to concentrate on running for leadership of the BC Liberals. Falcon, who earlier this year angered PAH medical staff by asserting that reduced elective surgeries in July and August were a result of vacation planning rather than reductions in health spending, left the health ministry on an equally controversial note. � see page 4

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eather Stilwell is being Hardy Staub), but by 1993, remembered by many things were very different. The people this week. NDP were in power in Victoria, The former Surrey school and the board had to wear some trustee lost a lengthy of its masters’ political battle with cancer last decisions. Stilwell was Frank Bucholtz weekend and died at the part of a resurgent age of 66. Surrey Electors Team, It was interesting to which took control of hear how news of her the board in the 1993 death was reported by election. the Vancouver-based The new board set news media. They dug out to make a number up the controversies of key changes from its she was part of as a predecessor – notably school trustee – notably the introduction of a the fight over gayfundamental school themed books that in the former Newton dragged on all the way Junior Secondary to the Supreme Court building. The school of Canada, where the board was derided by critics but muchwas told in a 2002 decision to desired by parents, and there reconsider its ban on allowing was soon a lengthy waiting list three books as classroom to get in. resources. The new board continued There is no doubt that she the old board’s fight for fair played an important part in funding for Surrey, as one of that long and expensive battle. the few growing districts, and But she was part of the school made some gains, but only after board long before that battle lengthy political negotiations. began, and remained on it long The board was definitely afterwards – only deciding not controversial, but it got a great to seek a seat in the last election deal accomplished, and the because of the cancer she was attention it received both within fighting. and outside Surrey was a key When she was first elected in boost to SET’s electoral fortunes. 1990, the board had a majority In the next election, Doug of trustees endorsed by Surrey McCallum beat incumbent Bob Civic Electors (SCE), an arm of Bose to win the mayoralty, and the provincial NDP. Her fellow the slate of SET trustees headed trustees were affronted at her by Stilwell was a key factor in its winning a seat – I clearly recall strong finish that year. one of them saying on election Also elected as part of that day that she only got elected SET victory was a newcomer to because the pro-life movement politics, Dianne Watts, who won mobilized for her. a seat on council. She was a lone voice of Stilwell was always popular opposition to the SCE (with with voters. She won election occasional dissent also coming in 2005 as an independent, from then White Rock trustee as the SET organization was

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falling apart, and likely would have won again in 2008 had she chosen to run. Stilwell was a very positive person who was firm in her convictions. She had been active for many years in the Roman Catholic Church and the pro-life movement, long before entering politics, and she remained committed to both all her life. She loved kids – she had eight of her own and eight grandchildren. She loved the kids of the school district as if they were her own – for years, she knitted book bags for kindergarten students and gave them away, along with a book, to promote literacy. She was a friend and mentor to many. Among those she encouraged to get involved in politics is former trustee Mary Polak, now a Langley MLA and minister of children and family development. I’ve known her since the days when her eldest daughter was a carrier at the Surrey Leader newspaper, some 30 years ago. Every time I met her over the years, she was positive and enthusiastic. She didn’t knock her opponents; she preferred to talk about what she wanted to accomplish. And as a trustee, mother and community activist, she accomplished a great deal. On another note, congratulations to Dianne Watts for finishing fourth in the world’s best mayors competition. Her strong finish is another sign of the way she has helped Surrey to grow up. Frank Bucholtz writes Fridays for the Peace Arch News. He is the editor of the Langley Times.

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Suiteless home to increase by $115 on average

New $240 suite fee to boost Surrey taxes Kevin Diakiw Black Press

Tax bills will be increasing by $115 for the average home, and if it has a suite, the annual increase will be $355. As Peace Arch News reported in October, Surrey will be implementing a 2.9-per-cent tax increase ($37) next year, while extending a one-per-cent road levy ($13) annually for another five years. As anticipated, utilities are also increasing substantially. Water services are going up $12 annually for metered customers ($60 for flat rate), sewer services are increasing $28 and garbage hauling fees are going up $25. In all, the property taxes and utilities on

the average home valued at $531,000 will increase from $2,616 to $2,731. The figures are about the same as anticipated in last year’s five-year plan, but a $240 suite fee sends the figure much higher than expected. Surrey has managed to keep the taxes in check despite some immense cost pressures, including $11-million worth of increases in staffing levels and salaries, both within city hall and the RCMP. Part of that figure takes into account the hiring of eight more firefighters, 10 new Mounties, and an additional two bylaw officers. Paying for those increases was possible with the use of $6 million generated from

the property tax increase, along with $5.1 million in new growth. Surrey staff also expect to borrow $4 million from future surpluses to balance the books, which has been typical of budgets over the last decade. In 2010, Surrey had the lowest property taxes in the region at an average of $1,308 and the city is expected to remain the lowest going into next year. The road levy – due to expire this year – will continue to 2015. The initial purpose for the levy was for work on local side roads. It will now help pay for improvements on major arterials, such as King George Boulevard and Fraser Highway.

Coun. Bob Bose will not be supporting the budget, noting he believes the city will need more than two additional bylaw officers as it embarks on enforcing a new law for secondary suites. Without question, he said, the single biggest concern residents have over the implementation of a new secondary suite bylaw is lack of enforcement. With only two more bylaw officers being added next year, Bose believes getting control of 17,000 known – and many more unknown – secondary suites will be impossible. The city’s finance committee endorsed the budget on Monday and is expected to give it final approval next week.

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Shuttle bus service to South Surrey’s Grandview Corners area is to start Monday. The change was among several announced by TransLink Thursday. As of Dec. 13, the C53 Cranley Drive/White Rock Centre community shuttle will now run east on 24 Avenue as far as 160 Street, then south on 160 to loop around the southwest corner of the Grandview Corners development back to 24. For more information call 604953-3333 or visit www.translink.ca

Everall assault in court

The trial of a man charged with assault in connection with an incident two years ago at a White Rock development site is to get underway next month. Douglas Lindsay Shortt is scheduled for trial in Surrey Provincial Court on Jan. 6. Court records show he made his first appearance on the charge in April 2009, more than seven months after an alleged altercation. Shortt was charged following police investigation into White Rock resident Phil Le Good’s claim his nose was broken Sept. 3, 2008, when a man in a hard hat head-butted him through a temporary construction fence at 1486 Everall St.

Service fees on the rise

White Rock residents will pay more for such things as parking decals, dedication benches, arena rentals and hosting outdoor special events, council decided this week. The increases – in effect through Dec. 31, 2016 – are to cover costs of the services and inflationary costs, explains a report authored by city clerk Tracey Arthur. New fees will take effect for such things as not-for-profit rental of the Centennial Park Leisure Centre boardroom and RCMP response to false alarms. For the latter, property owners/renters will receive one “free” response. Subsequent false alarms will cost $50, $75 and $150. Parking decal rates are to increase to $30 (from $25) for residents, and to $265 (from $250) for Marine Drive and Vidal Street merchants. Dedication program increases include to $1,650 from $1,600 for a bench; and to $2,200 from $2,145 for a light standard. The cost of multi-family/ commercial recycling and garbage bins is to rise to $145 from $125.

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Mark Williams is concerned about the impact a four-storey apartment complex, near Semiahmoo House Society, will have on his neighbourhood.

Apartment structure proposed by Semiahmoo House Society facing opposition

Housing plan reignites road debate scared,” he said. “(The city) did a lousy job of trying to explain what they were talking about.” A plan to build a four-storey “cluster-housArea resident Mark Williams agreed the ing” project behind South Surrey’s Semiahmoo neighbourhood is upset. A new road will House Society has re-opened discussions on increase traffic congestion and noise, lower the need for a new connector road in the neigh- property values and encourage more developbourhood. ment, he said. But despite an apparent perception to the “23 Avenue is of no benefit to anybody in our contrary, neither project is driving the other, area,” he said. “It’s only to open up the doors for city and society officials said. more development and we don’t want it.” “The sad part of it is, they’re actually As is, the society’s proposal is also a not even related,” said Paul Wheeler, ❝There’s going concern, Williams said. executive director of Semiahmoo Semiahmoo House Society wants to be a lot of to build an apartment structure of House Society. “One of the things that’s got to be resistance about 68 units on four lots behind made clear is this thing we’re talking the society’s 15306 24 Ave. ‘treehouse.’ to this.❞ about doesn’t depend on this road.” Wheeler said the hope is to retain Wheeler was among an estimated 200 Mark Williams ownership of 15 of the units as suparea resident people to pack a public information portive housing for rental to the socimeeting held at Sunnyside Hall last week. ety’s developmentally disabled clients. The meeting was planned to inform residents of a The balance would be sold as market units. study looking at potential options for improving Williams said while residents have no issue connectivity of an area bounded by 152 Street, with the idea of a smaller, supportive housing 24 Avenue, Madrona Place and a point about 250 structure, there is concern that allowing market metres south of 24th. housing will encourage more development for One possibility described in a September more of the same. planning report as a priority for the city is the “The neighbourhood will be ruined,” he said. creation of a road at what would be 23 Avenue. “There’s going to be a lot of resistance to this.” Wheeler said the idea of a new road “absolutely Opposition to both projects was “virtually terrified” people, and many who came to the unanimous” at the Dec. 2 meeting, he said. meeting were hostile as a result. City engineer Philip Bellefontaine told Peace “People were pretty darned upset and pretty Arch News all discussions at this point regardTracy Holmes Staff Reporter

ing a connector road are exploratory, and any changes deemed necessary are three to five years and many public meetings away. He noted the eventual need for network improvements in the neighbourhood was first identified in 1995. And while the society’s application is not dependent on a new road, it did trigger the latest discussion, he said. “That application was a little bit different, in terms of the proposed density, to what was currently in the area,” Bellefontaine said. “So council told staff this is probably a good time for us to go and talk to the community about potential land-use changes. “We don’t have a firm plan, both in terms of the road or the land uses.” Wheeler noted he is concerned about the traffic burden Semiahmoo House already creates for the neighbourhood, due largely to a nearsteady flow of HandyDart vehicles to and from the facility. Something that could help alleviate that burden “would be lovely,” he said. Bellefontaine described the Dec. 2 meeting as “very useful,” and said a second meeting on the land-use study will be scheduled in the new year. Wheeler said as planning for the supportive housing structure continues, he hopes to meet with people who live close to Semiahmoo House to learn more about their concerns with it, and how to best address those concerns through the process.

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Crash looked a lot worse Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter

South Surrey’s Elke Gobisch Ross was counting her blessings Thursday, after narrowly avoiding a head-on collision with an SUV that crossed into her lane as she drove west on 24 Avenue. “I was split seconds from getting it myself,” Gobisch Ross said. “I’m still kind of in shock.” Gobisch Ross said she was in the 17500-block of 24 Avenue when an eastbound Ford Escape crossed into her lane just before 8 a.m. Driving with her daughter,

Gobisch Ross said she swerved just in time. Her actions triggered a woman in a two-door Kia who was driving behind her to also swerve. But while Gobisch Ross managed to avoid an impact, the Kia driver was not so lucky. Her driver-side door was crushed, and the impact spun the vehicle. It came to rest on the north side of 24 Avenue. The Ford spun back across the road and came to rest on the street’s south side. Fortunately, the crash looked worse than it was.

“They had to kind of crowbar her out,” Gobisch Ross said of the 48-year-old Langley woman. “The fireman said to me that it looks worse – it looks bad – but she’s in pretty good condition as far as they knew.” The Ford driver, a 42-year-old White Rock man, was shaken, but not injured, police said. Cause of the crash has been attributed to a wiper malfunction that inhibited visibility in the heavy rain. The Ford driver was to be ticketed for driving without due care and attention.

‘Aggressive’ Build Surrey program

� from page 1 Surrey has been out of debt since it paid off a loan for water infrastructure in the mid-1980s, Hunt said. Coun. Bob Bose said the move is a significant shift in financing that causes him concern. Bose said the plan to pay back the loan is built upon some questionable assumptions, namely that the existing city hall would easily be leased. “That building is purposebuilt,” he said. Surrey plans to pay down the debt in 15 years partly by using

revenue from the new secondary suite fee which will generate $23.5 million over the next five years. Other sources to pay down the debt will be contributions from the Surrey City Development Corp. ($13.1 million over the next five years), gaming revenue from a Newton casino ($3.4 million), lease revenues from the soon-to-be vacated city hall ($7.6 million) and “other sources not yet identified” ($10.2 million) for a total of $57.9 million over five years. Hunt said revenue from the new parking facility in City Cen-

tre could also be used, and noted the intent would be to expire the debt in 15 years. Coun. Tom Gill, chair of the city’s finance committee, acknowledges Surrey is undertaking a “very aggressive” Build Surrey program. He said he learned a lesson early in his political career from architect Bing Thom, who said, “create the city that people want to live in, and everything else will follow.” The budget is expected to be adopted at the regular council meeting Monday.

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“I’m skeptical,” he said. “It won’t make much of a difference in things like the number of nurses, or the number of beds or the time that’s available in the OR – that all takes a huge amount of money.” Hansen said the need for the ministry and health authorities to be more efficient with money to ensure a “sustainable healthcare future” led to the introduction of a patient-focused funding model earlier this year. The funding model rewards hospitals and health authorities on outcomes – by providing financial incentives for delivering acute-care services for a competitive, set price, Hansen said.

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White Rock approves facilities at Peace Arch Elementary

No washrooms: residents Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter

Residents surrounding Peace Arch Elementary don’t want a public washroom installed on the sports field. And there are concerns the City of White Rock could, if it proceeds with the project, be spending money to maintain a facility it is no longer clear is needed. Despite those points, raised at Monday night’s council File photo meeting, a unanimous decision The installation of permanent washroom facilities at Peace Arch was made to support a staff Elementary was approved Monday by White Rock council. recommendation to install a “We would like to get back agreement for the property. permanent washroom on the site. there,” he said. “They do not want a washroom “There is a clear and evidenced A washroom was named anywhere near their school,” need,” said Rob Thompson, the in plans for improvements Thompson said. “In a perfect city’s director of engineering and announced by the city in the world, it would be located municipal operations. summer of 2009. adjacent to the school, but the An appeal for the city to Capital cost of the facility school district tells us where it expedite a washroom for the site is projected at $40,000, with goes.” was made in July, when Darryl $13,300 of the funds to come Access to the washroom will Jones – president of Semiahmoo from the city and $6,700 to come be by a card-swipe system, Soccer Club – described the lack from a federal recreation (RiNC) Thompson said. The cards of a washroom facility as both will be provided to the user “embarrassing” and a safety issue. facilities grant. The sports groups are to also contribute, as groups and system will only be Children who used the field is the White Rock Rotary Club activated during those groups’ were urinating against fencing, Millennium. activity times. Lost cards can be Jones told councillors. And while Samida suggested deactivated to ensure the facility Mayor Catherine Ferguson said attaching the washroom to isn’t misused, he added. then that the matter was cause the school as an alternative, Coun. Doug McLean expressed for timely action. Thompson said the only location concern such a system would Monday, neighbourhood the school district will allow it mean “we might be holding a spokesperson Heidi Samida installed is on the city-owned whole washroom for a group that cited concerns the facility site’s southeast corner. The city maybe is only using the field for would encourage an increase in and district have a joint-use an hour every two weeks.” unwanted activity and garbage, and noted that the sports groups which encouraged the facility don’t appear to be using the field any more. The comments prompted Ferguson to question if the need for the washroom still exists. “I’m concerned about spending this money and then continuing to incur the $17,000 (annual operating cost) out of our operating budget,” Ferguson said. “I would like to ensure this is actually required and there hasn’t been changes to the need.” Thompson said he is confident the facility is needed. At public information sessions held as recently as Nov. 18, the majority of ©AMI attendees “recognized there is an issue with children and parents relieving themselves,” he said. Jones told Peace Arch News Wednesday the • Personalized, 1-on-1 lessons from highly trained professional dance teachers. soccer clubs moved • A great way to socialize, exercise and meet new friends. this season’s games to fields at Morgan Creek • Attend daily group lessons and fun-filled practice parties. Elementary because • A great way to socialize, exercise and meet new friends. there is a washroom at Couples and Singles Invited practice • Join theparties. Fun! • Attend daily •group lessons and fun-filled that site. • Couples and Singles Invited • Join the Fun! They continue to pay “not huge” costs for the Peace Arch fields, and plan to return there 15151 Russell Avenue once a washroom is built, he said. White Rock Jones described Monday’s decision to proceed with the facility as “good news.” www.arthurmurray.ca

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End of a dull, predictable era

or most of the past nine years, B.C. politics has been going against the grain. It’s been dull, predictable and very stable. The past year has been anything but. While it started off on a high note, with the tremendous success of the 2010 Winter Olympics, since that time it has been an unbelievable roller coaster ride. Even those who closely followed the politics of the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s were amazed by the twists and turns. It all goes back to July 23, 2009, when a press release announced that the BC Liberal government was bringing in the HST. This announcement came two months after an election in which the HST was not mentioned. The flip-flop was one thing, but then the Liberals proceeded to leave the issue alone for months. Whether the party was fixated on the Olympics, or just too arrogant to care, didn’t matter. People grew more and more upset, and this left former premier Bill Vander Zalm and his fellow anti-HST organizers with a perfect opening. They came up with an initiative proposal that, against all odds, succeeded. This meant that a vote of some sort had to be held on the HST, and doomed Premier Gordon Campbell. He tried to find ways to stay, but couldn’t. When he said he would step aside, that put the squeeze on NDP Leader Carole James, whose personal popularity trails that of her party. Now she has stepped down as well. So B.C. voters are faced with what may be a unique moment in Canadian political history. The two major provincial parties are conducting leadership races at the same time. No candidate for either post can be sure who they will be facing, and no one inside or outside either party knows what policy decisions their party will adopt in the next few years. While some may suggest that leaves B.C. in a leadership vacuum, it’s a temporary one. The Liberals (and the government) will have a new leader by March, and we should then get some idea which way the party is heading. After the referendum on the HST, which may be moved up to June, that direction will become more obvious. The NDP, meanwhile, have to not only hold a leadership race, but also have to pay the bills from the last election and heal some very nasty self-inflicted wounds. No one can say that 2010 has been a dull year in B.C. politics.

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Confession of a Christmas carol Grinch

(Getting rescued, I mean.) o You Hear What I Hear? How could you not? Whoever wrote Silent Night clearly had no understanding of what one actually It’s everywhere. sounded like. It’s inescapable. I have made a rule in my house. Christmas music, that is. No Christmas carols while I am Now, hold onto something, or sit down for this. Deep breath. within earshot, or the source Andrew Holota will be shot – figuratively I can’t stand Christmas music. speaking, of course. Shocking, isn’t it? That means no singing, no I hear Christmas carols, and I humming, strumming, or get all Grinchy. I didn’t use to be like this. I drumming. Especially by Little Drummer Boys. think as a kid I even used to Rum pa pum *thump*! sing the syrupy things. Decked in the Hall... But then, along came mega shopping malls and big box No Rudolph, no Jingle Bells, stores which, after hyping and definitely no Twelve Days of Christmas. Halloween in early September, (Maids a-milking and ladies put out the Christmas glitz in dancing may be of interest, October. And along comes the however.) There shall be Peace on my Earth Christmas music. when there is no saccharine holiday Add the radio, and television specials, season musical accompaniment. and the medical clinic, and the grocery Joy will come To The World when store, and even, gawd forbid, the office environment, and it’s all carols, all the carols pass out of fashion, like serving alcohol at staff Christmas parties. time. (Oooh, that was trouble a-brewing!) I think the only people who weren’t I wait for the day when it can be inundated with Christmas music for the past month were those three teens lost at declared across all the land, “Hark, the Herald Angels have put a sock in it!” sea somewhere off the coast of Fiji. In Excelsis Gloria has finally recognized Lucky guys.

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her excess. God Rest Ye Yaps, Merry Gentlemen. Go Tell It On the Mountain ... way, way up the mountain. On the other side of the mountain, in fact, and take Frosty the Snowman with you. I would rather jam flaming pine cones into my ears than hear another Christmas carol. You can imagine my distress as I researched the Internet for this column. How do you Google Christmas carols without the sappy little ditties seeping into your head? I had to go out in the parking lot and turn on my truck alarm, just to clear my brain. My aversion to ho-ho-ho music is all quite disconcerting for my dear youngster, who is quite fond of the tinny tunes, and is inclined to follow the example of the shopping malls in terms of timing and endless repetition. But, blessed be the MP3 player, and ear buds. Whether its Ache-on, or Acorn, or whatever his name is, or Away in a Manger, I don’t have to listen to it. Now if only the big box stores could get with that program, and hand out headsets at the door. If it wasn’t for family, I would be so gone at Christmas time. I’d be lounging on the beach at some tropical tourist trap, where there is nothing to be heard but Bob Marley, and not a hint of O Tannenbaum… just tanning bums. Andrew Holota is editor of the Abbotsford News, sister paper of the Peace Arch News.

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Words of war, remembrance Editor: Re: War, by any name, is deplorable, Dec. 3 letters. I read with interest the letter to the editor by Len Giles. While I agree with him about the Vietnam War, which was not recognized by Canada, the Royal Canadian Legion does accept into membership any Canadian or Commonwealth citizen who fought in Vietnam. There are only four wars that are actually recognized that took place during this century. The South African War (Boer War), the First and Second World Wars, the Korean War and the Persian Gulf War. Our membership is quite flexible, as we accept several other services too numerous to mention. Consequently, the assumption that the legion does not recognize those who served in Korea is not correct. As a veteran, I have always been asked whether my service was worth it. To that I give a qualified “yes.” We lost much and gained nothing. The attitude of most people is instructive as they lack the knowledge of why men and women put on their country’s uniform and are prepared to lay down their lives to preserve freedom and values of decency and tolerance. As veterans, we have always minimized our contribution. Real heros are reluctant to talk about their accomplishments. There is not true glory in war. As a veteran, I hope I have answered Giles’ question. Percy Smith, Surrey ■ I agree with letter-writer Len Giles that war must always be “cause for great reflection” and the big question is “Why?” Canadians must continue to ask why Canada followed the U.S. to war in Afghanistan, and why both Liberal and Conservative governments have been proponents of the war, in spite of an overwhelming majority of Canadians being opposed. The war in Afghanistan morphed from a peace-keeping mission into active combat, and Canada has now been at war there for nine years – surpassing our previous record of six years in the Second World War. The war has cost Canadian lives, Afghani civilian lives, billions of dollars, halving Canada’s maritime patrols and the demotion of Canada from one of the world’s top-10 UN peacekeeping contributors in the ’90s to 59th place in 2007. In addition to why, Canadians need to reflect on what Canada has accomplished in this war and what will be achieved through the planned training mission, which I believe will further destabilize the region and strengthen the Taliban and warlords. Have the brave Canadian soldiers sacrificed in this war really died in support of global security? And will this longest war in Canadian history ultimately help or harm Canada’s reputation as a peace-loving nation? As our government prepares to spend $16 billion on new fighter jets,

Canadians need to ask themselves the big questions – lest we forget. Larry Colero, White Rock ■ Due to my failure to provide adequate transition in my letter (Worth remembering, Nov. 27), I unintentionally came across as implying Canada, on Remembrance Day, should recognize Americans who fought in the Vietnam War. In fact, in earlier, longer versions of my letter – which were conveniently completely omitted, as will be this rebuttal, from the letters page – I made it clear I feel Remembrance Day is for Canadian military fighters and the many fallen amongst them. Having said that, Len Giles’ responding letter strongly implies

the Korean War, unlike the Vietnam War, was initially wrongly not acknowledged as Canada’s ‘problem’ and thus respected as such. Hmmm. Placing aside the variants of political factors in these two conflicts, was not the ideology behind both wars one of preventing communist-governing states from amalgamating and assimilating non-communist-governing states? Furthermore, Canada did not officially involve itself in the Spanish Civil War of 1936-’39 and thus did not officially recognize the sacrifices made by Canadian volunteers who fought in that war; however, Canada contemplated and, some say, eventually did officially acknowledge the volunteer fighters because of

Germany’s indirect involvement and because Hitler later went on to create the nightmarish Second World War. However, what must be understood is that the Spanish Civil War took place before fascism took the world to war and exposed its murderous ideology. Therefore, the Canadian volunteers who fought in Spain had, at that time, no more of a moral motive to fight there than did those who fought in Vietnam. Retrospectively, we can easily claim there should not have been any foreign military involvement in Vietnam. However, we should keep in mind the vast majority of Canadians who fought in Vietnam did so with honourable intentions. Frank G. Sterle, Jr., White Rock

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Perhaps your decision, as editor, to print fodder for the inevitable dogbashing frenzy that follows any vicious-dog incident will have its repercussions.❞ ❝

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Peace Arch News’ articles on a Nov. 22 pit bull attack have done more harm than good, writes Patricia Tyler.

Coverage whips up canine bigotry Editor: Re: No winners in dog-attack case, Nov. 26 editorial. “Just more victims.” You were absolutely right to end your editorial with these words. Indeed the latest victim being a pit bull found dead, stuffed in a suitcase in Vancouver Dec. 1. How many unsympathetic souls read the article and thought ‘great, one fewer pit bull’? Too many, I suspect. Perhaps the demonizing of the breed has succeeded to the point where violent acts on them will be seen as justifiable. Whether this dog in question was killed by an owner, an irate neighbour or a complete stranger is irrelevant. Ignorance killed this poor dog. And you did your part. Anyone – and everyone – who takes an active role in the demonizing process of any species has some responsibility in the outcome. Hence blood on your, and their, hands. As editor, you make choices everyday; what to print, where to place, how to best sensationalize some news item, how to sell newspapers. Perhaps your decision, as editor, to print fodder for the inevitable dog-bashing frenzy that follows any vicious-dog incident will have its repercussions. Reporter – and I use the term loosely, at best – Tracy Holmes, relentless in her doggone determination to get the two words “dog attack” on the front page no matter what – fine example, Dog attack prompts animalcontrol appointment, Dec. 3 – along with contributing Friday columnist Frank Bucholtz (Dog bylaw needs teeth, Nov. 26), combined with all the usual letter

writers, same crabby ol’ men you always publish (A tragedy in the making, Dec. 1), are all to blame. Whipping the public into a state of constant canine bigotry will have its downside, won’t it? Are you proud of your work? Of their work? What good has come of it? Patricia Tyler, Surrey

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Re: Banished pit bull kills poodle, Nov. 24; The Ontario pit-bull ban took effect on Aug. 29, 2005. Dog ownership is not a right. As a former Ontario resident, I was a witness to the awful stories that this type of dog created for years. Arriving in White Rock in 2004, these stories were repeating themselves. Most of these animals are inbred, often a mixed breed, and bred on some person’s property with idea of creating a fighting dog. Those not tough enough are given away as useless. Very dangerous. Jackie Heilbron, White Rock ■ Regarding the story about the dog killed by a pit bull on a White Rock street, imagine if this incident had happened on the White Rock promenade on a busy summer day? There are lots of dogs walked – illegally – there that this could have happened to, or even worse, to a child. Another compelling reason why the City of White Rock should continue to enact and, better yet, enforce the bylaw prohibiting dogs on the promenade. Don Campbell, Surrey

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A Marine Drive business – one of only two on the strip with liquor-primary licences – can now stay open 30 minutes later on Friday and Saturday nights, following narrow council approval of an extension request this week. Council voted 4-3 in favour of a motion by Coun. Mary-Wade Anderson to allow Tony Veltri to keep his Ocean Beach Hotel open until 2 a.m. on weekends and statutory holidays, despite repeated staff recommendations against allowing any amendment to the liquor licence. Veltri had initially asked to stay open later every night of the week, a change that found strong opposition amongst area residents, who cited concerns existing noise and late-night drunken behaviour would worsen. “We have too many noisy drunks already all hours of the night screaming and fighting,” writes resident Doris Oxley in a response to the city. Another described patrons smashing bottles and urinating on the sidewalks and private property. Robert Odynski told

the city he has also seen an elderly couple taunted by “these drunken thugs.” “I do not want anymore of the thuggery and anti-social behaviour that is caused by the drinking that goes on at the OB. By extending the closing time of the OB we will just get more drunks, drunker drunks and more problems,” Odynski writes. In requesting an extension, Veltri cited factors including increased difficulty competing on a level playing field; that area restaurants are operating as liquorprimary; and that the additional half hour would generate extra income and help keep his 40 staff employed. Council last month asked staff to consult residents on the reduced extension. That effort elicited just one letter of opposition, said Paul Stanton, the city’s director of planning and development services. In recommending against any extension, Stanton cited concerns it would set a precedent that would encourage other establishments to request similar hours – a point that was also noted by White Rock RCMP. Mayor Catherine Ferguson noted she is aware of one business that is planning to

come forward with a similar request. One resident in support of the Veltri’s application described him as a responsive and responsible businessman, whose request is “very reasonable.” “He is properly going about this, not being sneaky and getting away with something illegal,” writes Stan Engstrom. In discussing Anderson’s motion, Coun. Doug McLean said it is important to err on the side of residents when trying to balance their interests with those of business owners. Coun. Al Campbell suggested enforcement of existing restaurant licences may be what is lacking. Based on the response to the latest consultation effort, Coun. Lynne Sinclair said there is no evidence residents don’t support the extended hours. She added allowing the later closing time will help to level the playing field with Surrey. Anderson described granting the limited extension request as “imminently fair.” “It’s 30 minutes,” she said. “We’re not asking for a couple of hours, your worship.” The motion passed with Ferguson, McLean and Campbell opposed.

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Water rates to rise Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter

White Rock residents water rates are going up. In a presentation to city council Monday, Epcor’s Amanda Rosychuk, the utility’s new divisional vice-president, said the average homeowner will pay an additional 14 cents per month next year, with the monthly increase rising to $1.16 in 2012 and $1.20 in 2013. The rate adjustment considers the utility’s aging infrastructure, a plan for $2.64 million in capital upgrades over the term and a forecasted three per cent increase in annual operating costs, Rosychuk said. Current rates are “insufficient to recover expected costs, she said, adding the increases do not factor in costs of addressing issues that may be identified in an ongoing report to Fraser Health regarding last summer’s boil-water advisory. That report is expected complete by the end of January. The rate application is to go to the water comptroller in the next couple of weeks, Rosychuk said , noting that if the increase is not approved, the money is to be returned to the customer via an adjustment on their bill. Councillors did not express concern for the rate increase, but did question if Epcor is still chlorinating the city’s water, as it has done since the summer’s E. coli contamination.

“There’s been a lot of quiet since then. People are asking,” Coun. Lynne Sinclair said. Rosychuk confirmed chlorination is ongoing and is being considered an option for the long-term. For now, adding chlorine is a temporary measure until upgrades to the White Rock reservoirs have been signed off. Input on how to proceed for the future will be sought after the January report, Rosychuk said. Epcor’s utility manager, Betty Icharia, confirmed upgrades to the reservoirs are now complete. The company’s Tim le Riche last week blamed bad weather for delaying the work, which was initially expected to wrap up by Nov. 30. The upgrades – including reconstruction of roofs and hatches – got underway Oct. 4. The reservoirs were taken offline in August, after routine testing detected small amounts of E. coli contamination in the system. Source of the contamination was traced to the Merklin high reservoir, where it is believed bird droppings compromised the roof seals. The Merklin high reservoir was back in service Nov. 4, followed by the Roper reservoir Nov. 25. The Merklin low reservoir was finished “recently,” Icharia said. It must still go through engineering inspections before returning to service.

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Haley Myers, Nathan Leitner – from Regina – Stephanie Nowak and Neil Mackay – from Truro, N.S. – visit before having dinner with members of parliament. Below, Nowak and Myers take a seat inside the House of Commons.

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anadian politics are a lot more interesting – and easy to understand – for two local students who spent a week touring the country’s capital in an effort to learn more about national governance. Stephanie Nowak and Haley Myers, both in Grade 11 at Southridge School, said participating in Forum for Young Canadians last month piqued their enthusiasm for voting, elections and other government processes. “I found it was really eye-opening,” Myers said. “It really showed me a lot more of the country and made me a lot prouder of the country, and it also helped my understanding of why it’s important for young people to be involved in the community.” The opportunity is offered to youth ages

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well as the meaning and responsibilities of citizenship. Nowak and Myers learned of the program through a school-wide call for participants. “We were the only two students interested in going, which worked out perfectly because the maximum a school can send is two students,” Nowak said, noting they submitted applications that included written essays, and were accepted two weeks later. From Nov. 21 to 26, the 16-year-olds explored Ottawa with 80 others in the program, attending a senators breakfast and dinners hosted by MPs, interacting with politicians, sitting in on question period at the House of Commons and touring Parliament. They also participated in simulations such as a mock election, for which they chose a representative, candidate and campaign manager within their group.

“The whole point of it was just to teach us, the young Canadians, the youth, about politics, the Canadian government and how it worked,” Nowak said, noting the trip costs $825, which includes accommodation, travel, transportation, meals and special activities. “The biggest thing I learned is there’s been a decrease in youth voting. People don’t understand it. I think if people took the time to understand government and how politics work and how really important it is, they’d just realize the necessity for us to vote.” The hands-on experience made concepts easier to grasp, Myers added. “They really broke it down so kids could understand it. Something I thought was so complicated, it could be so simply explained, and actually participating in it made it clearer.” But it wasn’t all about academics and � see page 14

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� from page 11 to sign up for other programs politics, Nowak said. that offer similar, “invaluable” “There was lots of social time. After experiences. we were done all the activities for the “We had such a good time at this day, we got a chance to meet people one, we’re looking all over the place from all over Canada.” to do more things like this,” Myers Five other students from B.C. said. “There’s lot of opportunities out attended the fall session – there are there if you look hard enough.” three other sessions, in the spring – The two encourage others to and the rest were from various places engage in the goings-on of the around Canada. country and become active citizens. Not only were the two able to “In B.C., we’re on the West Coast, network with people you never hear about ❝Something I from all over the country, Ottawa… it might as well but they also learned be on the other side of the thought was so about other provinces. world, and that’s really complicated, it “The kids who come strange because it’s our could be so simply nation’s capital and that’s there bring information about their provinces explained...❞ where all the decisions there with them so the are made,” Nowak said. Haley Myers stereotypes we might “Being there and coming student have towards them or the back, you turn on the stereotypes they might have about news and you understand. Now it us are discussed and broken down,” just makes more sense.” Nowak said. For Myers, the study offered It was also refreshing to have perspective. serious conversations with other “It really makes you realize that the youth. world is a lot bigger than yourself. “To go from the typical high school Even though it is a massive nation, (chat) to some actual intellectual we all have something in common.” conversation was really fun and For more information about Forum enlightening,” Myers added. for Young Canadians, visit www. The local students are now looking forum.ca

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imon Cunningham Elementary students angling to get hooked on a new pastime recently cast their eyes and rods on Green Timbers Lake. Their targets: Some of the thousands of catchable rainbow trout that have been stocked at the North Surrey lake by the Freshwater Society of B.C. (FSBC) for the Learn to Fish Program. For the past four years, the society has been introducing fishing to urban youth aged five to 15 who hadn’t grown up knowing how to tie lures or operate reels. FSBC outreach coordinator Mike Gass says that of the 60,000 kids who have participated in the program, which runs throughout the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley, 56 per cent went on to further fishing. About 12 per cent of the adults who came with them also continued to fish afterwards. (In B.C., no freshwater fishing licence is needed until age 16). Lakes such as Green Timbers, Rice (in Vancouver) and Lafarge and Como (in Coquitlam) are stocked with catchable trout every two weeks from April to June, and are re-stocked in the fall. The fish are grown at the

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or schools. Gass says that urban kids who don’t fish will rarely begin fishing later on in life, and the Learn to Fish program aims to increase interest in the pastime. “We’re trying to connect kids

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Forty-five Surrey students and one from White Rock were among 54 to join the ranks of chartered accountant recently, after passing the national Uniform Evaluation. The three-day exam was written in September. The names of successful students were announced Dec. 3 by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of B.C. and the CA Food drive School of Business. With Christmas just around the The new Surrey chartered corner, Loblaw and President’s accountants are Daniel Adams, Choice has launched its Holiday Kirandeep Aujla, Kevin Baldwinson, National Food Drive, which locally Benjamin Came, Gurdev Chandi, will support the Surrey Food Bank. Vincent Cheng, Kelly Cunningham, Since Nov. 26, Loblaw retail stores Robert Curran, Ioannis Demetri, – which includes Extra Foods and Avthar Dhaliwal, Raveena Dhaliwal, Real Canadian Superstore – have Harkeet Ghag, Albert Ho, Tun Hung, encouraged customers to donate Alicia Jobb, Paulina non-perishable food Lipska, Ellen Xinyi Liu, items, or cash, when they Amanda Lowden, Nancy do their shopping. Ly, Brandon Macneil, Loblaw’s goal is to Soni Mand, Laura raise $1.35 million, and Mazur, Martie Mendoza, 1.2-million pounds of Amrit Minhas, Jonathan food, Canada-wide. Morrison, Carolina The Surrey Food Bank editorial@peacearchnews.com Morse, Allana Murray, currently serves more Matija Necemer, Allison than 15,000 clients each Ning, Elena Novikova, Scott Park, month, and 40 per cent of clients are Kathryn Parker, Jay Parley, Wade children and babies. Paulhus, Parveen Rai, Sakina Rashid, Exceptional employer Ramil Rodriguez, Christopher Ocean Park’s Morrison Café Schaufele, Iqbal Shanghera, Lavonne Stewart, Amanda Sytsma, Tyler Wong received an award from Semiahmoo (Johnsen Archer), Dorothy Woo, Man House Society last month, recognizing the restaurant’s two Wah Yip and Kyung-Ah Yun. years of providing paid employment Ryan Hamilton was the successful to people with disabilities. White Rock student. In B.C., 503 The café has hired three people students passed the exam. from Semiahmoo House’s Babies on the brain Customized Employment Those looking to give back this Program, which matches people season are invited to drop off baby with disabilities with meaningful items at Not for Long Children’s and employment. Maternity Consignment Boutique, “Morrison Café, a community and receive a coupon in return. employer with heart, has become Items such as diapers, wipes, a repeat customer of Customized shampoo, lotion and formula will Employment,” vocational counsellor benefit Birthright, an independent, Dana Miller said in a release. international organization that For more information about the helps women through pregnancy program, call 604-536-1242, ext. 233.

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Coal triggered relocation movement � from page 18 But, as much of a self-confessed railway fan Meyer is, he acknowledged “relocation is always going to be on the agenda.” The roots of the relocation movement go back 60 years to the post-war period, Sanford said. In a time when use of the railway by White Rock and Peninsula residents had declined dramatically, visions of the future of White Rock abounded, according to Sanford. One included a 1947 request from the White Rock Board of Trade and Surrey council for Great Northern to build a large tourist hotel in White Rock – rejected by railway representatives, noting, quite accurately, that the company was not in the hotel business – and others included an airport at the top of North Bluff, a major waterfront highway from Delta to the border, a Vancouver Island ferry terminal and even establishing White Rock as the ocean port for of the Trans-Mountain oil pipeline from Alberta. According to Sanford, some

of the community boosters proposing the schemes became the strongest advocates for relocating the tracks from the beach. “The inertia to be overcome in moving the tracks away from the beach at least spared the community from any of these proposed ‘improvements’,” he said. The next wave in the movement to relocate came in the late 1960s, fueled, quite literally, by coal. The scheme to ship coal from the Crows Nest region of the Kootenays to the port at Roberts Bank for shipment in Japan, pushed by then-premier W.A.C. Bennett, led to constitutional storms between the federal and provincial governments and a war between rival railway companies over who would transport the coal and what line would be used. At one point it appeared that White Rock would see 100-car coal trains through the waterfront several times a day, turning the city into ‘Black Rock’. Maneuvering by the provincial government, and then-White Rock and Delta MLA Bob Wenman, drew Great Northern into

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A bylaw updating White Rock’s Freedom of Information Bylaw received first, second and third reading Monday. It is the bylaw’s first amendment since its adoption in 1995 – one that pares down information from the lengthier Freedom of Information and Privacy Act to address the pertinent points that need to be in the bylaw, city clerk Tracey Arthur said. Fees for the services – which range from $7.50 per 15 minutes for locating and retrieving a record to $16.50 per minute for producing a record from a machine-readable record – have not changed, Arthur said. The city has received 16 FOI

requests this year, as of Nov. 29. Last year, 14 requests were received. In 2008, there were 31.

With a five-year contract, the city will pay $3,668 per month, for an annual savings of $13,677 ($68,385 in savings over the New contract duration of the contract). A long-term Zota noted minimal telecommunications competition in the contract will save the telecommunications City of White Rock field means the city nearly $14,000 a year, has limited provider the city’s manager options. Bell, which of information holds the city’s technology services cellphone contract, told council Monday. editorial@peacearchnews.com does not currently Chris Zota, in provide landline recommending services in White Rock. the city enter into a five-year Total value of the Telus contract contract with Telus, told council is $220,088. Any contracts valued White Rock currently pays Telus at $150,000 or more require $4,807.75 per month for the council approval. Councillors landline services on a month-togave unanimous approval to month basis. The bill adds up to entering into the five-year term. $57,693 per year. - Tracy Holmes

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ment “that is supportive and empowering, where respect is the basis and teamwork is the norm.” “This environment fosters clear and honest communication where diversity of perspective is welcomed and where people are recognized for the outcome of their work,” the terms state. The terms also note that such studies should be conducted annually, as a way of benchmarking if the city is continually improving its practices. Employees will have two weeks to complete the survey, which is to be submitted anonymously. Twelve areas selected for feedback include: pay and benefits; supervisory-level management; respectful environment; and stress and workload. Survey results will be shared with management and employees, Johnstone said. - Tracy Holmes

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■ White Rock Toastmasters Mondays, 7:30 p.m. Elgin Park Secondary, 13484 24 Ave., 604-538-6740; White Rock Mariners Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., Elgin Park Support Secondary, 604-930-9079, ■ Advocates of Kindness, 604-531-1680 or 604-538for anyone living or 3985; Rock Christian working with someone Toastmasters, Tuesdays, who treats them poorly. 7:30 p.m., multi purpose 604-314-6484. building, inner lot, 2095 ■ Alateen at Mt. Olive 151A St.; Evening Edition, Lutheran Church, 2350 148 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at St. Two adult sponsors Earl Marriott Secondary, at each meeting held 15751 16 Wednesdays Ave., 604at 4 p.m. 531-4877 604-536or 604-2405370. 3154; Early ■ Alanon, Edition for those Mondays, affected by 7-8:30 a.m., someone Centennial else’s Arena, datebook@peacearchnews.com drinking. 14600 North No fees Bluff Rd., or dues to 604-502-0119, www. participate. For details on wrtm.ca; Surrey Civic local groups, call 604-688Speechmeisters 1716 or 1-888-4Alanon. For Wednesdays from 11:55 info on Alanon, visit www. a.m. to 1 p.m. at city hall. alanon.alateen.org 604-328-8882. ■ Alcoholics ■ WR/SS Women’s Anonymous. 604-434-3933. Probus Club, for retired ■ ALS support group, 1-3 and semi-retired p.m. the third Thursday of professional women, the month at Come Share meets 1:30 p.m. the last Centre, 15008 26 Ave. 604Wednesday of the month 531-9400. ■ Alzheimer Society at Cranley Hall, 3141 of B.C. in White Rock Cranley Dr. Call 778-294offers support and edu 8426 for more info. cation. Register now for ■ Writer’s Critiquing four 2 1/2-hour education Group meets semisessions at Crescent monthly. Call Gemma at Gardens. Topics include 604-535-5220 or 604-531behaviours, coping tips 6040. and community resources ■ Yoga Drop-in at White and how to access Rock Community Centhem. Info, 604-541-0606, tre, 15154 Russell Ave., atournier@alzheimerbc. Mondays at 7 p.m. and org or www.alzheimerbc. Saturdays at 10 a.m. Info, org 604-541-2199. ■ Amazing Women’s ■ Young Families Drop Success Circle. Learn In, a time for parents and and apply relationship their children to play and

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for youth ages seven to 15 with learning disabilities or ADHD. For info, or to register, call 604-591-5156 or visit www.ldafs.org ■ Lesbian Chat Night, an on-going drop-in support group, is held at South Fraser Women’s Services Society. Info, 604-536-9611, ext. 221. ■ Life with Baby prenatal classes offered at Semiahmoo Family Place, 13-15515 24 Ave., in a retreat format for $50. Visit www. semiahmoofamilyplace.com for more information. To register, call 604-612-6906. ■ Men’s anger management group – a free service for men over 19 years of age, in which the overall goal is to help men learn to manage anger and express feelings in an appropriate way – Wednesdays from 1:15 to 3 p.m. at the mental health centre in Peace Arch Hospital. Info, 604-541-6844. ■ Mood Disorders Association, meets 7-9 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at Meridian Centre, 2040 150 St. ■ Mourning Mothers is a support group for mothers whose child has died. Call Susan Simmons at 604575-0313. ■ Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets the first Friday of the month at 11:30 a.m. at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, corner of George Street and Russell Avenue. Lunch and refreshments offered. Info, 604-535-7170. ■ New Beginnings, a group for parents with children under one year old, meets Thursdays from 11 a.m. to noon at Semiahmoo Family Place. Group is free with SFP dropin fee, and includes a snack. For childminding for older children, call 778-322-1222.

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Expect to see your household’s monthly electricity bill climb $7 in each of the next three years. BC Hydro is now projecting a series of rate increases that will raise a typical monthly residential bill by $21 – a nearly 30 per cent jump from $71 to $92 – by 2013. The Crown corporation needs to raise $6 billion to upgrade aging power stations, transmission lines and the Vancouver city centre transmission system. “To pay for these much-needed projects, we need to increase rates, while still looking at every

way to keep them among the lowest in North America,” BC Hydro president and CEO Dave Cobb said in a statement Dec. 2. The hikes mean a typical home will pay about $250 more in 2013 than it did this year. B.C. Public Interest Advocacy Centre executive director Jim Quail said the rate increases are likely to continue indefinitely, with electricity bills doubling about every eight years. “There’s no end in sight,” he said. “A number of their projections are probably optimistic. We think If anything it’s conservative.” The much higher cost of mod-

ern power infrastructure compared to the dams built in the 1960s is the main reason. But Quail also blames policy decisions like buying higher priced “clean” electricity from run-of-river power plants and the move to install smart meters in every home. For now, Hydro customers may see some short-term rate relief. The utility had raised rates 9.3 per cent on an interim basis last April, but the B.C. Utilities Commission has ruled only a 7.29 per cent increase was justified. Customers should get the difference refunded in early 2011.

Senior’s stiff jail term upheld Notorious protester Betty courts before she’d face progressively longer terms for Krawczyk has lost an appeal of her 10-month jail sentence repeat offences. “Mrs. Krawczyk has a hisfor defying court orders and interfering with the 2006 tory of participating in enviconstruction of the Sea-toronmental protests,” Tysoe said. “She has persisted in Sky Highway through Eagle Ridge Bluffs. the protests in the face of court orders and has been Krawczyk, now 81 and a great-grandmother, had been convicted of criminal conBetty Krawczyk released after serving out the tempt in connection with full prison term but was seekenvironmental protests on ing an after-the-fact vindication that four previous occasions.” she’d been deprived of a jury trial and The veteran protester had already subjected to an excessive sentence. served more than 500 days behind B.C. Court of Appeal Justice David bars prior to her conviction in 2007. Tysoe rejected her arguments last She refused to accept a release pendweek, ruling the sentence was high ing her appeals, opting to serve the but justified – particularly since newest 10-month term in full. Krawczyk had been warned by the -Jeff Nagel

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Report ‘astonishes’ minister that only the College knows if those individuals are still teaching. VICTORIA – A lawyer appointed Avison was appointed as a to review the B.C. College of Teach- “fact finder” after the provincial ers found that the influence of the appointees to the College comteachers’ union on the disciplinary plained about the pressure the body is so great, a teacher B.C. Teachers’ Federawas given his teaching tion put on the organizacertificate back several tion to put the interest of years after being conBCTF members ahead victed of sexual assaults of the public interest. on students. Avison found the ColIn another case reviewed lege “is not currently by lawyer Donald Aviregarded as an indepenson, the College granted dent and credible entity” a teaching certificate to a that can function the Margaret man who had served six way professional bodies MacDiarmid years in prison for drug regulating doctors and trafficking. education minister lawyers do. He said it will In both cases, the Colhave to be substantially lege council records show mem- restructured or replaced entirely bers “appeared to minimize the with a government-appointed severity” of the offences, Avison disciplinary body. said in his report to Education MacDiarmid said she spoke Minister Margaret MacDiarmid. with BCTF president Susan “I was astonished by that,” Mac- Lambert on Wednesday, and was Diarmid said Wednesday, adding assured that the union wants to Tom Fletcher Black Press

improve its relationship with the ministry. MacDiarmid is meeting with the BCTF and other education representatives, but she said the report makes it clear the that the status quo cannot continue. Avison’s report notes that BCTF appointees to the College took further control of committees at its Oct. 4 meeting, which he termed “not an encouraging development.” MacDiarmid said the BCTF will be given choices when she meets with their officials. “If I find that they want only to continue with the current way of doing things, where they actually endorse candidates that go forward to this body, that they actually provide financial contributions, and that they insist that their members meet with highly placed union officials prior to College meetings, if that’s what they want to do going forward, then clearly, we’re done,” she said.

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YOU Metro quake risk flagged in report FILLED THIS VAN! B.C. There’s a 30 per cent chance that an earthquake strong enough to cause significant damage will rock southwestern B.C. within the next 50 years. That estimate comes from the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction, which has released a new report calling on Canada to accelerate the pace of seismic building and infrastructure upgrades. “Public infrastructure in Canada appears highly vulnerable following decades of underinvestment, and may be severely challenged by a large earthquake,” the report says. It also warns that fires after a major earthquake have the potential to cause more damage than the shaking. Central Vancouver is particularly vulnerable, it says, because transformers mounted on wooden poles downtown may arc and explode in a quake, sparking fires inches from buildings. “Vancouver appears to be the only major city in North America that has not relocated its electric transmission underground in the city core.”

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Will it be Otter, Umbrella, Compass or George? Those are the four leading names so far as TransLink weighs what to call its new smart card, which will have a lasting place in the wallets of many Metro Vancouverites. The new proximity card payment system is to roll out in 2013, auto-debiting users’ accounts and eventually replacing existing passes and tickets and wiping out fare zone boundaries. “We’ve had some reasonably good reaction to some of them,” TransLink spokesman Ken Hardie said of the names, which he said are not a firm short list. “We may throw a few more back onto the list.” While Compass, Umbrella and Otter got good early reviews, Hardie said George needed a bit more explaining with test audiences. “George, of course, is George Vancouver,” he said. “His ship is the Discovery. So there are

some links there that needed on Expo Line can make for some stations that were never interesting campaigns designed with faregates and in mind. branding.” Besides TransLink turnstiles, hopes to work could unveil the be done at name of the the same new card time to editorial@peacearchnews.com in mid- to replace late-Jansome other uary, the same time it system components, announces the success- such as the power rails. ful proponent to build Win for orcas the system, along with Conservation groups accompanying faresay they’ve won a gates. major court decision Turnstiles on way that will force the The long-awaited federal government move to install turnto do more to protect stiles to end open critical habitat for B.C.’s access to SkyTrain will resident killer whales. mean construction The coalition led delays for some passen- by Ecojustice sucgers, perhaps as early cessfully argued in as May. Federal Court that the “2011 could be a Department of Fisherchallenge on SkyTrain, ies and Oceans failed on the Expo Line to adequately protect particularly,” said the whales’ habitat, as TransLink’s Ken required by the Species Hardie. At Risk Act. “We’re going to Exactly what the court have periods where ruling will mean on the services are going to be ground is unclear. impacted by all of this.” But advocates hope The work will likely it will strengthen the begin at older stations case for new orcafirst and the most friendly restrictions intensive work will be on everything from

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Mixed reaction to overpass plan Brenda Anderson Black Press

Reaction is mixed among business owners who could potentially be affected by the construction of three new railway overpasses and feeder routes along the Surrey-Langley border. The so-called “combo-pack” of the $360-million Roberts Bank Rail Corridor Program includes nine road-rail projects between Delta and Langley by 2014 – eight overpass projects and one railway siding project. Of the three overpass projects on the Surrey-Langley border – the longest will be built along 196 Street, crossing the Langley Bypass in a heavily developed business area, with the other two on 192 Street and 54 Avenue. Dan Springman, owner of Springman’s Saab in Surrey on the southeast side of the Langley Bypass, learned through the grapevine about plans to build the 196 Street overpass directly above his car dealership. “I haven’t seen the actual drawings. I found out through a friend who has an engineering company that it’s going to be on top of me,” he said. So far, Springman said, he has plenty of questions and very few answers. “How high will it be, where does it go? We don’t know anything. No one’s told me,” he said. “I’m concerned because we have no knowledge of it, and I think it will have a huge effect on us.” Springman also wonders what will happen with respect to a creek that runs behind his dealership. When he bought the property in 1997, he said, he wanted to have a culvert installed, but his applica-

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Engineer Robin Johnston with the map detailing a proposed rail overpass. tion was denied by Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Now that there are plans for major construction in the area, he wonders how the issue of the creek will be addressed. “We weren’t allowed to put in a culvert, and then these guys come along, and who knows what they can do.” Across the Bypass, Doug Seal, manager of Willowbrook Chrysler, has some concerns about the project as well. “From a personal, selfish point of view, I can’t see it doing anything good for my business, but I understand they can’t

stop the project for a neighbour who’s unhappy,” he said last Friday, after looking over the design on the Roberts Bank Rail Corridor website. “I can’t see that it would be too attractive to have a massive freeway next to our business.” Of the three overpasses included in the so-called Combo Pack, the 192 Street improvement is the only one that makes sense to Seal. “It’s an existing road that gets used,” he said. The rest, he said, is a waste of tax dollars. “As a taxpayer, I’m concerned with the amount of money being spent.” However, Aly Sunderji, owner of Samz pub at the corner of 56 Avenue and the 196 Street right of way, sees some potential benefit in the project, which will include developing what is now a gravel lane into a two-lane road, south to 54 Avenue, and the installation of a traffic signal at the corner of 196 Street and 56 Avenue. He learned about the plans through a business associate, but the news didn’t come as a complete surprise. “We always knew it would be a road someday,” he said. The opening up of 196 Street will create more traffic and potentially more exposure for his pub, Sunderji believes. However, it will also mean that Samz will lose the overflow parking spaces along the lane immediately east of the building — property Sunderji currently leases from the City of Surrey. But he said that with the new drinking and driving laws in effect, he doesn’t need to supply as much parking as he once did. Go to robertsbankrailcorridor.ca for a detailed map of the plan.

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Police say they’re trying to put a lid on a new round of violence that has threatened to erupt between Metro Vancouver gangs. Tensions have risen in recent weeks in the wake of the high-profile targeted murder of a suspected gangster in October at a Burnaby mall. Several men in their late 20s have been arrested since then and multiple guns seized in connection with four recent incidents, according to Sgt. Shinder Kirk of the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit. He said the arrests “have prevented several acts of violence on our streets that could have placed the public at serious risk.” Among those arrested and facing firearms-related charges are Pedram Taromi Nejad Shirazi, Christopher Henry Iser, Derek James Stephen, Christopher Jai Reddy, Robert Joshua Achadinha and Glen Harley Tesuji Sheck, who is a Surrey resident. Some of the arrests were made in connection with a Oct. 27 incident at Kensington Park in Vancouver. Officers have seized three assault rifles, three semi-automatic pistols, one loaded hand gun, body armour, night vision goggles, $20,000 in cash, counterfeit currency and two vehicles outfitted with hidden compartments. “We have seen a proliferation of illegal firearms in our communities, especially in the hands of individuals associated to the gang environment,” Gang Task Force Supt. Tom McCluskie said.

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…on the Semiahmoo Peninsula

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The White Rock Impressions 2011 calendar, featuring the work of 13 local artists, is officially launched at a special showing last week at TD Canada Trust’s Central Plaza branch. Below, artist Sherron Fairbairn talks about her painting, Waterfront Drift, which is featured on the calendar’s cover.

Tourism White Rock calendar features paintings of 13 local artists

Celebrating city’s beauty and talent a follow-up to last year’s premiere effort. t’s the quintessential White And, Albornoz said, demand is Rock project. already running so high for the Tourism White Rock’s new second edition that the calendar 2011 calendar captures the essence may just have to become an of the community by the sea and annual event – even though its natural surroundings; not with putting it out is a highly labourphotographic postcard views but intensive undertaking. through the prism of some 13 “We had great feedback last year painters’ interpretations. – it was very well received. People Called White Rock Impressions, were calling me, saying ‘are you it’s an artistic summary of a making a calendar this year? – is town that has long the calendar out?’” ❝Everybody is prided itself as an arts she said, with a laugh. community. And, at “I had no choice.” talking about $10, it’s also a handy The artists featured promoting White and affordable gift or in the calendar all Rock... but this is have residences or stocking stuffer for friends, clients – or really worthwhile.❞ studios in the city, or for mailing to loved have had exhibitions Serge Dube ones across country or here, and many are artist overseas. members of the As well as promoting White Rock and South Surrey Art some well-recognized artists, Society, Albornoz said. it’s also a value plus, as Tourism Included are Sherron Fairbairn, White Rock executive director Carolynn Doan, Serge Dube, Bettina Albornoz points out, Nicole Carrie, Karen Pohlmann, including an entertainment book Jess Rice, Georgina Johnstone, representing some $800 in offers, Ann Worth, Max Jacquiard, Min coupons and discounts from local Ma, Bruce Dall, Neils Petersen merchants. and Lora Armbruster. The serendipitous project – Most of the impressionistic officially launched last week with scenes of the waterfront and a special showing of some of the beach capture the White Rock of original art at the TD Canada recent years, but one – by railway Trust branch at Central Plaza – is art specialist Jacquiard – is a

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deliberate evocation of White Rock’s past; a view of a Great Northern Railway passenger train steaming past the White Rock in the summer of 1947. It’s actually the cover painting for Barrie Sanford’s book Railway By The Bay, which was presented by the author to the White Rock Museum. “As soon as I saw it, I thought ‘that painting must make it to the calendar,’” Albornoz said. Cover for the calendar is drawn from a panoramic triptych by Fairbairn – called White Rock Waterfront Drift – that provides, as only painting can, a heightened, magical interpretation of Semiahmoo Bay, the pier and the hillside and Mount Baker beyond.

“To be put on the front of the calendar – I’m blown away,” said Fairbairn, noting her version is her third attempt at depicting the unique distinctive character of the waterfront. “The first was in watercolour, the second was acrylic and the third is this triptych, she said. And while she admits to taking some artistic licence, the paintings were throughly photo-researched, which involved her walking up steps on the hill on West Beach and “hanging myself over the railing” to take the pictures. “I wound up with 12 different shots which I spliced together to create one landscape,” she said. “It’s an unusual sky – but there are days like that, and Baker

actually is this big. “What’s really cool is that people will come up to it and start to follow the road up to their own house – although I can’t guarantee the actual house will be in the painting.” In the case of Pohlmann’s painting, White Rock Sailboats, seeing their own boat in the composition in the calendar encouraged one couple to come and see the original in the recent South Surrey Art Tour. And Dube, whose work was also featured in last year’s calendar, said the exposure of the project actually led to a sale. “Last year somebody phoned me two or three weeks after the calendar came out and they bought the original – they were so thrilled to have it,” Dube said. “This year (Albornoz) took something I’ve already sold, but which is also a print I’ve been promoting, called The Heart of White Rock.” Dube said the calendar is definitely a project “worth doing.” “Everybody is talking about promoting White Rock and selling this and that, but this is really worthwhile,” he said. A complete listing of retailers carrying the calendar is available at www.tourismwhiterock.com

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Adult’s role in Madeline’s Christmas marks first for Surrey Youth Theatre Company

Actress ‘thrilled’ to share stage with young cast the children – they’re so bright.” SYTCO founder and artistic direcFor 14 years Surrey Youth Theatre tor Susan Pendleton said she first Company (SYTCO) has been pre- discovered Rust in the Kent Street senting shows exclusively featuring drama group, and when she posted a children and high school-age per- notice at the centre seeking an older formers. actor for the role of Mrs. Murphy, But SYTCO’s current production Rust was the first to call. of Madeline’s Christmas marks the “She really adds to the show and it’s first season that an adult performer very good for the children to work from the community will share the with and observe older actors – I stage with the young players. think it’s something we’ll be doing White Rock actress and visual art- more of in future,” she said. ist Patte Rust – who is a “I was thrilled to be member of the seniors’ ❝I hope to do more included,” said Rust, dramatic group at the adding that in the most Kent Street Community (drama), although I’m recent seniors’ show she Centre – will take the not going to give up only had a very small role of caretaker and part and spent most of my visual arts.❞ cook Mrs. Murphy in the her time helping behind Patte Rust holiday special, which the scenes. runs Dec. 17-19 at SurNot, mind you, that rey Arts Centre, 13750 88 Ave. she’s any stranger to the local stage. Based on Ludwig Bemelmans’ She played the Witch in last year’s much-loved stories of the feisty White Rock Players Club pantoyoungster and her fellow students mime, Snow White, and a crochety at an exclusive boarding school for older woman in the club’s June girls in Paris, Madeline’s Christmas revival of The Stepmother, a ‘lost’ focuses on a winter in which the flu play from the 1920s by woman playthreatens the girls’ plans to go home wright Githa Sowerby. for the holidays. She describes Mrs. Murphy as a “They’re very cute,” said Rust of welcome change of pace, “a befudthe young cast members, headed by dled older person who is always flusElizabeth Olsson in the title role. tered and a little over the top – and “She’s only eight years old, but she the first scene I’m in, I’m sneezing has such confidence – she’s pretty a lot.” much got everything she needs to That first scene also presents chalbe a star. lenges for all the actors – regardless “It’s very refreshing to work with of age – because it has a musical Alex Browne Arts Reporter

underscore. “You have to time the dialogue just right,” she said. Having the opportunity to work with child actors is comparatively rare in local productions, Rust noted. “It doesn’t happen a lot, except in pantomimes. And these children have been so nice and polite for me, running and fetching me chairs to sit on.” Although her work as a painter was featured recently in the White Rock Studio Art Tour, Rust said she is currently concentrating on drama and scriptwriting. “I hope to do more of it,” she said, “although I’m not going to give up my visual arts.” “I studied drama I don’t know how many years ago. And it’s really good for you, as you grow older, to memorize lines.” Performance times are Friday, Dec. 17 at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.; Saturday Dec. 18 at 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 19 at 2:30 p.m. (a previously announced 7:30 p.m. Saturday performance has been cancelled). Following the Saturday and Sunday matinees, the public will be served Christmas pastries, hot cocoa and tea by members of the cast at Madeline’s Christmas Tea Party. For tickets ($17.70 general, $12.70 seniors and children five and under), and more information, call 604-5415566 or visit arts.surrey.ca

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t ain’t your grandma’s Christmas services are no longer needed, as this pantomime. year’s production is “sans magic.” This pithy observation is meant But the line is surely a holdover bit to be neither a critical from Charlotte Johnston’s assessment nor a ringing Lance Peverley original script – first endorsement – just a sideperformed in 1961 – and my note about the evolution trepidation was short-lived of what, for many local as the chorus gleefully took families, has been a White to the stage to create the Rock tradition from a long, magical world in which our long time ago. hero lives. Certainly, all the necessary My own penchant for elements are there. Good single-Dame pantomimes guys. Bad guys. Boys as girls. notwithstanding, this year’s Girls as boys. A little song. dual, dueling Dames – Ma A little dance. All told to the Peddler (Colin Peddler) refrain of a traditional story and Miss Upson Downs – in this case, Robinson (Ryan ‘Tiny’ Elliott) – fill Crusoe – turned on its the bill, and their colourful head… costumes, plentifully. And, of course, there’s laughter by Lead bad guy Don Juan des the bucketload from a cast of zanies, Gusting (Dave Baron) brings a including Crusoe as a lay-about playful sense of villainy that strikes son, his love interest, an evil villain, the right chord for family audiences, henchmen and not one but two neither too threatening for younger Dames who each in his/her own way audiences, nor too inept to be puts the “grrr” in girly. considered a foil for Robinson and But there are gang. My trepidation was the departures from English Joining Skulduggery short-lived as the pantomime convention as henchmen is Mr. as well – which should chorus gleefully took Morgan (Ray Van make purists quibble to the stage to create Ieperen), who is more – most notably the sympathetic to our the magical world in hero’s plight, but no less long-gone live piano which our hero lives. interesting, thanks to accompaniment, replaced by the under-sung comedic professional-quality recordings. talents of panto-regular Van Ieperen. This trade-off, however, is returned Rounding out the standouts – in with heartfelt soul, as rhythm, a year when all cast and chorus blues, rock and roll emanate from truly are exceptional – are Robinson a talented cast of song-and-dance (Emma Leigh Hillier), Friday (Kyle artists, displaying a confidence too Stewart) and Lady Pamela (Crystal often missing on the community deBruyn), whose polished deliveries stage this time of year. certainly live up to their predecessors First-time White Rock Players’ on the White Rock stage. Club panto director Katherine My criticisms are few. Although Bethell takes other risks too, not the the obligatory topical political jokes least of which was casting a child in hewed too often to a routine Bob a key role. But such gambles pay off Hope-ish fill-in-the-blanks formula, big time. a timely Steve Fonyo joke seemed to In fact, several audience members have just the right amount of meanwere heard during the interval spiritedness to make it a zinger. and after the Sunday matinee Top-notch choreography (Annecommenting that their favourite Marie de la Giroday), colourful character is Captain Skullduggery sets (Tracy-Lynn Chernaske) and (Shane Brandon), a wide-eyed costumes (Pat McLean), robust youngster whose expressiveness and singing voices, and confident well-timed delivery soon convinces delivery make this year’s pantomime us it will be smooth sailing ahead. a must-see for regulars and a good I admit to getting nervous in introduction for newcomers. the opening scene when the Fairy On stage until Dec. 26 at the Coast (Rebecca Peterson) is informed her Capital Playhouse in White Rock.

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The Lyric Singers, along with The Vancouver Orpheus Male Choir, present Magnificat – Joys of Christmas on Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m. at Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 2350 148 St. Tickets, $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and students, are available by calling 604-536-8527, 604-340-4353 or 604-515-5686.

Journey of Christmas celebrates 12th year

Elaborate nativities return to Peninsula those who visit the display has been the chance to gather at the church Now in its 12th year, the Journey for hot chocolate, cookies and live of Christmas at St. Mark’s Anglican entertainment to warm up after the Church is a well-established feature walk. of the season. Entertainment hasn’t been The outdoor walk-around display neglected this season, starting with a – made up of nine elaborate Nativity performance by Sarona Mynhardt’s dioramas in the woods behind the White Rock Christian Academy church – retells the story of the first Senior Chamber Choir (Dec. Christmas using murals, mannequins, 16); and the St. Mark’s Recorder props, theatrical lighting and a Ensemble (which premiered at the sophisticated soundtrack. church’s recent Medieval festival) on The Journey of Christmas will be Dec. 19. open at the church (12953 20 Ave.) On Dec. 20, music will be provided from 6 to 9 p.m. each evening, from by Denny O’Donovan’s Pacific Dec. 16 to 23. Showtime male chorus, which It’s open from 3:30 to 9 p.m. in addition to barbershop-style Christmas Eve; closed Christmas harmony, also features instrumental Day and open again from 6 to 9 p.m. accompaniment. on Boxing Day and Dec. 27. That will be followed by St. It’s proven a winning Mark’s own choir combination for those ❝We had 292 people on on Dec. 21 and the who want to get away always entertaining Dec. 23 last year – it’s the Gilbert & Sullivan from the hectic pace biggest non-Christmas Society Singers in its of holiday celebrations for a quiet 22-minute accustomed spot on Eve night ever.❞ walk of reflection on Dec. 23. (“We had Brian Walks the true meaning of 292 people on Dec. 23 co-organizer Christmas. last year,” Walks said. “It’s filling a need in “It’s the biggest nonthe community,” said co-organizer Christmas Eve night ever.”) and publicist Brian Walks. On nights between these “People know who we are and attractions, pianist Pauline Burnham where we are.” will be on hand to provide music, While he’s heard of other churches Walks added. trying displays like this, low volume While there’s no entertainment on drive-by traffic and winter weather Christmas Eve there are services in usually spell the demise of such the church at 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 11 attractions after seven or eight years. p.m. But the Journey of Christmas And on Boxing Day and Dec. 27, has not only beaten the odds, it’s organ virtuoso Michael Dirk – who beaten some bad winters, such as the worked for St. Mark’s years before snowfall two years ago, to become a his recent appointment as music bona fide tradition. director for Holy Trinity Church in Starting with a vision of Vancouver – will return with special congregation member John Reeder concerts in the church each evening to find a way to “put the Christ at 6:45 p.m. and 8 p.m. back in Christmas,” the Journey Admission is free. Any donations has been perfected over more than will go toward improvements and a decade, including a three-year upkeep of the display. project by volunteer Ted Lindsey, For more information, visit www. just completed, to rebuild each of the stmarkbc.org or join the church’s mannequins from scratch. Facebook group by searching St. But another winning ingredient for Mark’s Anglican Church Ocean Park.

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White Rock Christian looking to stay on top; Earl Marriott aiming to get there

Senior teams set to reload on the court Nick Greenizan

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s the senior boys high school basketball season tips off this week – regularseason games began Monday – a quick look around the Peninsula suggests something is amiss. White Rock Christian Academy alums are coaching across town; WRCA isn’t – for the first time in recent memory – ranked as a pre-season provincial favourite; and even the provincial finals are set to be different, having left the PNE Agrodome for new digs, the Langley Events Centre. John Dykstra And perhaps WRCA coach most odd, for those who’ve been paying attention the last, oh, decade or so – there’s not a Mara brother in sight. “I know, isn’t that crazy?” laughed WRCA head coach John Dykstra, when asked about White Rock’s senior boys roster, which has had at least one of Tyrell, Jordan or Eli Mara on it since the 2000/01 season. But even without a Mara leading the charge, WRCA – which also lost 6-foot-10 post Riley Barker and a slew of others to graduation – is still a formidable opponent, led by a new group of players including Jake Newman, Nick Brinkert – a “K-to-12 lifer” at WRCA, says Dykstra – and new student Will Ondrik, whom Dykstra was particularly excited about. “He’s six-foot-seven and just a standout player,” the coach said. “He plays good defence, and can play about the rim. He’s worth the price of admission.” And though they may not be among early-season favourites to raise the provincial triple-A banner at year’s end – right now, that honour belongs to teams like the Burnaby South Rebels and R.C. Palmer Griffins of Richmond – Dykstra insists the team isn’t rebuilding after losing so many seniors.

White Rock Christian Academy’s Sean Keane goes up for a basket during a playoff game last season. “It’s a reloading year, not a rebuilding year,” he said. “We have a lot of talented juniors and underclassmen who are chomping at the bit to get in there and play – guys who maybe didn’t get as much of a chance last year with so many (senior) guys.”

Rather than take part in the prestigious HSBC Invitational this week, the Warriors – who won the tournament last year – decided to pack their bags for Edmonton; they left Wednesday for the Jasper Place REB International Tournament.

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“With a new group, we thought it would be good to bond as a team early in the season. We’re playing tough teams and we’re playing a lot,” said Dykstra, whose team will also head to San Diego Dec. 16 for the Hosea Hall Christmas Basketball Invitational.

“Every game, every practice, we’re just trying to get better,” Dykstra said. And while the Warriors are still the class of the South Surrey tripleA scene until another team proves otherwise, the competitive gap between WRCA and others may be closing – thanks, ironically enough, to an influx of WRCA alums who have taken the reigns at Earl Marriott. The team’s new head coach is former Warrior Sean Stewart, who graduated WRCA in 2002, and he’ll be aided throughout the season by part-time assistant coach and fellow White Rock grad Blair Hogg, as well as former WRCA coach Scott Allen. Stewart said he also may lean on his roommate – former all-star point guard Kyle Wilson, whose jersey hangs in the gym at WRCA – for some play-calling advice. In the Mariners’ first regular-season game Monday, which oddly enough came against WRCA, they were narrowly edged, 54-49. “It was a good game for us, we had a chance to win it down the stretch,” said Stewart. “It was a bit weird for me, playing my old school, because I basically bled Warrior blue for so long, but I’m really excited about this team. “We can definitely compete – hopefully for a playoff spot and maybe make a run at the Fraser Valleys. I’m very optimistic.” In their second game Thursday, Marriott faced off against the Semiahmoo Totems – coached this year by Dave Burke – but results were not available by press deadline. Though it’s still early in the season, Stewart said he’s been impressed so far with the play of Grade 12 point guard Mo Elchimi and six-foot-six centre Ilija Jahura, whom Stewart referred to as “just a monster.” “He could be a difference-maker for us,” the coach said. But players aside, Stewart may prove to be the most important addition to the team, which is looking to re-establish itself as a hoops power in Surrey after a few sub-par years. “It’s been kind of a culture-shock � see page 40

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Semi settles score with Richmond Storm ranked sixth Back in October, the Semiahmoo Scorpions lost a U11 Selects contest to Richmond, 4-1. Last weekend, the Scorpions got even – and in convincing fashion, no less – beating the same Richmond squad 7-2. Semiahmoo got early goals from Bonnie Whitford and Nicola Smith and led 2-0 at halftime. The Peninsula squad didn’t let up in the second half, either, adding to their goal total with markers from Haley Ribiero, Danika Cowie – who had a hat trick – and Shea McMartin.

� from page 39 for the guys, I think. They aren’t used to running suicides (a grueling speed and agility drill), or used to having so many set plays,” Stewart explained. “I think we’ve sort of ramped up the intensity a little bit.” Neither Semi’s Burke nor a coach from Elgin Park – the fourth local school in the triple-A Fraser Valley Southwest division – could be reached for comment.

The U16 Semiahmoo Scorpions had a successful start to December, winning one game and tying another last weekend. On Saturday, the gold-division girls team played the Abbotsford Storm to a 1-1 draw in cup play, and followed that with a 3-1 win Sunday over Kerrisdale Kaos. sports@peacearchnews.com Against Abbotsford, Katie Filice scored Semi’s only goal – her first of the season and “at a very appropriate time” said coach Bob Balneaves. On Sunday, Filice scored once more, as did Nicole Hansen and Emily Bonshor. Scorpions goaltender Amy Cornish was between the pipes in both contests and made a number of big saves, Balneaves added.

At the double-A level, the Southridge Storm again find themselves among the contenders for a B.C. banner. They entered the season ranked sixth in the province, and have jumped out to an impressive start again. They’re currently 1-0 in league play, and last weekend won their own tournament, the Big Storm Invitational, with a convincing 61-38 win over Nanaimo’s Woodlands Secondary. The Storm have lost a few players – notably point guard Jordan Yee, who now plays at Queen’s University – to graduation from the team that won Fraser Valleys last year and placed sixth at provincials, but they still boast a strong, balanced squad led by a handful of returnees. Among those playing key

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Peace Arch United’s Antoine Kerouac-Dube (right) fights for the ball against North Coquitlam Gunners’ Nima Samiei during a U17 gold-division boys game Sunday in South Surrey.

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roles for Southridge are Jonathan Yu, Royce Holmes, Jacob Andreou, Ben Severide and Shahbaj Dhillon, among others. “We have a real good nucleus back,” said Southridge head coach Steve Anderson. “Every year is different, but I’m excited about it.” Anderson said last week that it was a bit too early to tell what type of team he had, he said he hoped they’d become a stingy, defencefirst squad – traits that have become synonymous with past Storm teams. “We hope every year to have an identity as a good defensive team,” he said. “We’re young – we only have four Grade 12s – but if we put everything together, hopefully we can have another really strong year.”

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Junior football is a foot in the door for burgeoning pro players. Those were the words of B.C. Lions kicker Paul McCallum. “I wouldn’t be where I am today without junior football,” McCallum said Sunday afternoon in Langley, after the team announced last month that it was leaving South Surrey. McCallum was speaking at the newly named Langley Rams’ press conference in between games at the B.C. community provincial football championships. “I am proud to be a Ram,” McCallum said. McCallum was the Lions’ most outstanding player this past season. He is also a Rams alumnus, having played for the team from 1990 to 1992.

The organization, which has been in parts of Surrey since 1947, plays in the B.C. Football Conference, a six-team junior league for players between the ages of 18 and 22. But on Sunday, the organization was at McLeod Park holding its first official press conference since announcing the move. “We are thrilled to be playing out of (McLeod Park),” said Gord Querin, the Rams’ president, who thanked Langley Township, Langley Minor Football, North Langley Community Football and Langley Secondary for sharing the facility with them. Tyson St. James, the team’s new head coach and a former Langley resident – he graduated from Brookswood in 1993 – was also

introduced. Also on hand at the press conference were BCFC president Frank Naso, as well as former Rams alumnus Neil McEvoy, now the B.C. Lions’ player personnel co-ordinator and assistant to the general manager, Shawn Olsen, the head coach of the UBC Thunderbirds, and Will Loftus, a 10-year CFL veteran who will coach the Rams’ special teams and defensive backs next seasom. When the Rams first announced the team was leaving South Surrey, team officials cited inadequate facilities at South Surrey Athletic Park as the chief reason for the move. The park is currently without a number of amenities, including locker rooms and bleachers.

Wolves snare medals The Pacific Sea Wolves had plenty to celebrate last weekend, after many swimmers made the podium at a three-day meet in Richmond. Medal winners included: • Ariana Aktary – gold 200 & 400 IM; silver 100 & 200 fly; bronze 100 back, 400 free, 50 fly • Katie Caldwell – gold 400 IM; silver 50 back; bronze 200 breast • Regina Chan – silver 50 & 200 fly • Olivvya Chow – gold 200 & 400 IM, 200 & 800 free, 50, 100 & 200 breast, 200 back • Megan Clapham – silver 200 IM, 100 breast; bronze 100 & 200 back, 50 & 200 breast, 400 IM • Lydia Doyon – gold 100, 200, 400 & 800 free • Darian Fry – silver 50 & 200 fly; bronze 100 fly • Cameron Keresztes – bronze 400 IM • Anna Koch – silver 400 free; bronze 200 free, 100 fly • Isabella Koch – gold 50 breast; silver 100 & 200 breast • Mason Lin – silver 200 IM, 50, 100 & 200 back, 1500 free

• Victoria Luan – silver 50 back, 100 free • Thomas Rae – gold 100 back, 50 & 100 fly; silver 50 & 200 back; bronze 50 & 100 free • Vanessa Rivas – gold 400 IM, 100 breast; silver 50 & 200 breast, 400 free; bronze 200 IM, 50 free, 50 fly • Marija Robinson – bronze 50 back • Aksel Smit-Anseeuw – gold 400 free; silver 200 back; bronze 200 IM, 50 & 100 back, 200 free, 200 fly • Esmee Smit-Anseeuw – gold 400 IM, 200 breast, 200 fly; silver 400 & 800 free, 100 breast; bronze, 200 IM • Lauren Stoten – bronze 50 breast • Trista Tetreault – gold 50 free, 50 fly; silver 200 free • Jill Xu – silver 400 free; bronze 100 fy, 100 free • Darren Yuan – gold 50 & 100 free, 50, 100 & 200 fly; silver 200 free; bronze 200 IM • David Zhang – silver 50, 100 & 400 free; bronze 200 free, 50 fly • Edwin Zhao – gold 200 IM, 100 & 200 back, 200, 400 & 1500 free; silver 100 fly; bronze 100 free

Rugby finals set for Sunday A pair of Bayside Sharks rugby sides will take aim at provincial titles this weekend, when the club’s U15 and U17 boys teams battle the visiting Castaway Wanderers Sunday at South Surrey Athletic Park. The U15s will hit the field first, at 12:30 p.m., with the U17 championship game set to follow at 1:30 p.m. The U15 Sharks claimed the Lower Mainland title last weekend, beating Abbotsford, while the U17s beat Capilano.

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The Elgin Park Orcas ended the junior boys volleyball season in the best possible way last month – with a win. The Orcas finished third at provincials, held in Abbotsford, after defeating the George Elliot Coyotes, from Winfield, 2-0 in the bronze-medal game. Elgin Park was sent to the bronze game after losing 2-0 in semifinals to Langley Christian. “Two very close games,” said Elgin coach Sharon Carter. The Orcas were undefeated in pool play, and then knocked off Pacific Academy 2-0 in the first playoff round, followed by a quarter-final victory over the hosts from MEI, who had a slew of loud, boisterous fans cheering them on. The third-place finish capped an impres-

sive season for the Orcas, who finished fourth at Fraser Valley championships, and also won an October tournament in Nanaimo. They also finished second in three other tournaments, with Fraser Heights – who went on to win provincials – beating them in each one. Elgin’s Brett Walker was named to the first all-star team, while Nick Rutckyj and Devon Dunn were picked for the second team.

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At single-A senior girls provincials last weekend, the White Rock Christian Academy Warriors finished fifth in a topsyturvy tournament that saw its fair share of upsets. WRCA – seeded second headed into the event – won six of its seven games, “but

unfortunately we lost our one game at the worst time – in quarter-finals,” said head coach Kelli Niemi. In quarter-finals, the Warriors lost 3-0 to Kelowna’s Immaculata – a lower-ranked squad that also knocked off top-seeded Kelowna Christian in the bronze-medal game. “It was a tough one for the girls, but the other team just played really well,” said Niemi. After the loss to Immaculata, WRCA rebounded with wins over Southridge and Langley’s Credo Christian. WRCA’s Carly Barker was named a second-team all star. After a week full of lower seeds knocking off higher ones, the gold-medal match was won by No. 6-ranked Highroad Academy over ninth seed, Cedar Community School from Nanaimo.

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Orcas, Mariners top five in pool Plenty of South Surrey swimmers found themselves on the podium last month, at B.C. High School Aquatic Championships in Nanaimo. The strong individual performances led, in turn, to team success; Elgin Park finished fourth overall in team rankings, Earl Marriott placed fifth, and Semiahmoo, 16th. Earl Marriott’s Katie Caldwell – one of the most decorated members of the Pacific Sea Wolves Swim Club – led the way in the individual competitions, winning three gold medals, in 100-m backstroke, 100-m breaststroke and the 200-m individual medley. Elgin Park’s Michael Dolmat also medalled in individual competition, finishing with a bronze in 50-m butterfly. Elgin also excelled in

relay competitions, with the boys team – Kieran Bjornson, Kevin Mason, Colton Vandriel, Josh Yargeau and Dolmat – winning silver in the 200-m medley and 400-m freestyle events. Meanwhile, the EPS girls team – comprised of Stacy Leson, Melissa Boetcher, Kate Mason, Shelby Slater, Amanda Dolmat, Vivienne Hsu and Keyanna Bjornson – captured silver in the 200-m medley and bronze in 400-m free. Elgin Park’s mixed medley team also won silver and bronze. “The team had an oustanding meet. I am very pleased with the way all the swimmers performed,” said Elgin swim coach Andy Yi. Semiahmoo entered the youngest team at the meet, which also served as a sendoff for’ coach Phil de Leeuw, who is retiring from the coaching ranks.

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Light up the lanes: the Vancouver Heritage Foundation hosts the first-ever Laneway House Tour Saturday The Vancouver Heritage Foundation is hosting its first-ever Laneway House Tour this weekend, and if ticket sales are any indication, it’s already a success. “We’ve pretty much sold out. I think there might be 20 tickets left,” VHF executive director Diane Switzer said Monday. “For many people, this will be their first look inside a laneway house. Laneway housing was only approved a short time ago (in Vancouver), so now we’re seeing the first batch of laneway homes out of the 100

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’Tis the season: giving is in TRICIA LESLIE Once again, the local community has proven it is comprised of generous, giving people. They donated thousands of coats and warm articles of clothing – including some brandnew purchases and handmade items – to the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association’s 15th annual Coats for Kids campaign. All donations will go to the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau and other charitable organizations, which will ensure the coats and clothes are given to those who need it most. Black Press community newspapers offered most of its Metro Vancouver newspaper offices

as drop-off sites for the GVHBA initiative and amazingly, brought in 1,500 coats for the cause. “Coats for Kids was embraced with overwhelming enthusiasm by our staff and by our readers,” says Black Press senior vice-president of sales and marketing Candy Hodson. “It is so heartwarming to see the profound impact we can have in supporting charities at this time of year.” At Cintas – ‘the uniform people’ – that sentiment was echoed by general manager Henk Colyn, who provided a Cintas truck to transport the mountains of clothing Black Press collected. “Our strong community awareness has

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building permits that have been approved.” Six houses are on the tour, ranging from traditional to modern in all different sizes, Switzer says, and notes that only laneway houses that have been constructed behind existing houses are on the tour. Part of the VHF’s mandate is to keep city streetscapes as unchanged as possible, but because laneway houses are behind the main home, on the lane, they can help add residents without changes to the streetscape, Switzer says. While laneway homes can range from 200-250 square feet to nearly 1,000 sq. ft. – depending on the size of the existing lot – the homes on tour range from about 500 to 750 sq. ft., she says, in one- and two-bedroom designs. “I think people are interested to know what it would be like to live in (a laneway home), or people who already live in small spaces can come and get ideas for their own interior design,” Switzer says. “This might be something some homeowners want to do in their own backyard, whether for renters or for a family member.” The tour happens at select homes in Vancouver on Saturday, Dec. 11 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and costs $50 ($25 tax receipts issued upon request). Project teams will be on-site to discuss each home and there will be Christmas light displays, hot chocolate and cookies. Visit www.vancouverheritagefoundation. org for details – and to find out if there are any tickets left.

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Consistent Home Sales in The Fraser Valley Speak to Consumer Confidence

For the fifth consecutive month, sales processed on the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board’s multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) have remained stable with November’s figures showing a modest increase over October. “Consumers are responding to how prices have moderated in the last six months, in addition to the double dip in mortgage rates,” says Deanna Horn, Board president. “Buyers are optimistic because of the improved economic conditions, which is why we’re seeing consistency in homes sales in the Fraser Valley.” A total of 1,084 sales were processed on the Board’s MLS® in November, an increase of 7 per cent compared to 1,014 sales in October and a decrease of 29 per cent compared to 1,522 sales in November of last year. The Board received the fewest number of new listings this year to

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priced competitively, is stronger than we expected given we’re approaching the holiday season. That combination continues to have a stabilizing effect on home prices in the Fraser Valley.” The benchmark price for Fraser Valley detached homes in November was $504,848, down 0.2 per cent compared to October and 1.4 per cent higher compared to $497,697 in November 2009. The benchmark price of Fraser Valley townhouses in November was $319,623, a 0.2 per cent increase compared to October and a 1.2 per cent increase compared to November 2009 when it was $315,890. Year-over-year, the benchmark price of apartments increased 2.7 per cent going from $235,842 in November 2009 to $242,276 last month and 0.7 per cent higher compared to October 2010. Source: FV Real Estate Board • www.fvreb.bc.ca

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GARDNER, Leslie Herbert. Born on 28 April, 1916, he died peacefully in his sleep on December 2 in White Rock. Playful and loving, he brightened the lives of so many and never failed to make us laugh. Born and raised in the south of England (Aldershot), he married the love of his life Barbara in 1940 only to be called soon after to fight in WWII. He returned to England after the war to raise a family and work as a schoolteacher and principal. He and Barbara moved to Canada in 1970 following periods in the Bahamas and Bermuda. Leslie was an avid gardener, music lover and travel enthusiast. Warm, kind, respectful, generous and adored by children who could not resist his shenanigans. ‘You gotta be smart to live around here!’ Survived and lovingly remembered by wife Barbara, daughter Lesley, son Philip, grandchildren Amy, Mark, Yvonne and Delaine, great grandchildren McKenna and Ayden. We’ll miss your laugh and the sparkle in your mischievous blue eyes. Keep smiling. We love you always. A celebration of Les’ life will be held on December 15 at 11:00 a.m. at Victory Memorial Park, 14831- 28th Avenue, Surrey, B.C. O’MALLEY, Eilleen “Sally” Sarah Jan. 16, 1929 – Dec. 2, 2010

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Predeceased by her brother; Chuck and sister; Paddy. Survived by and loving mother of Michael (Cindy) Feedham, Patsy (Loyd) Chalmer. Sally will be lovingly remembered by her granddaughters Paige and Taylor. Greatly missed by her siblings; Nancy, Jym (Cary), Diana, David (Laverne), Joe (Bev), Tess and many nieces and nephews. She will be fondly remembered by her close friends; Jeff, Bea, Donna, Larry and many others. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Canadian Diabetes Association may be made in Sally’s memory. A small gathering will be held at a later date.

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FOUND: Thin framed Glasses near Tapestry Music on Johnston Rd. on approx. Dec. 2nd. Pls call (604)531-7198 to identify.

GIESBRECHT’S TREE FARM

Growers of Quality BC Christmas Trees ❄ Noble Fir ❄ Fraser Fir ❄ Grand Fir ❄ Douglas Fir 3 ft-9 ft & Prices for every budget Fresh cut and individually displayed. Open 9am - 7pm Daily 5871 248th St, Langley, BC www.giesbrechtstreefarm.com

TRAVEL

** SNOW ANGELS ** ~ Custom Xmas light displays ~ Snow Shovelling. Seniors discount Call James (604)719-5239

AIRPORTER (H.T.N’’T. Service) 604-538-8687 Airport, Via Rail, Tsawwassen Ferry, Langley Bus Depot, Bellingham Airport, etc. 7 days a week except there is no service Dec. 24th, 25th & 26th/2010 to and from the airport etc. Office Hours: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Leave name & phone number on the answering machine for upcoming bookings. Dec. 23rd Office will be open at 9am - 12 noon Dec. 24th & 25th Office Closed Dec. 26th Office will reopen @ 4pm to take and confirm your bookings for upcoming dates. Dec. 27th Back to regular hours So from the staff: Jessica, Lisa, Tom & Helen of Helen”s Tours N” Travel, we wish you the very best for the Holiday Season.’

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604 575 5555

A Real Piece of Work A great selection of Art & Fine Craft. Saturday Dec. 11 Sunday Dec. 12 10-4pm

Call Jo at: 604-531-7085

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Just in time for Christmas Shopping!

Complete Book Binding Kits, Journals, Decorative Papers. Sat/Sun: Dec. 12, 18, 19th from 12 noon to 5 pm 2143 – 156 Street, Surrey.

CHILDCARE AVAILABLE

SUSAN’S NANNY AGENCY accepting resumes for Childcare, Housekeeping, Elderly care 5 F/T nannies w/cars looking for work, avail now. F/T L/O. Special needs: F/T L/O, 3 children; P/T 3 days/wk. Avail 3 L/I Filipino & 2 L/I European. Male care aide looking for live-in position. Fax 604-538-2636/Ph 538-2624

Evergreen Childcare Centre 1185 Centre St. White Rock * Infant/Toddler Group * Daycare (ECE, Montessori Preschool * Before & After School Care

OPEN 7 am-6pm 604-531-8045 www.egccc.com

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ADMINISTRATION Admin Assistant

Min 7-10 yrs exp in Admin roles. Engineering / Consulting exp a plus. Advanced skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Prof., InDesign along with A/P Exp. Detail oriented, organized with exceptional prioritization and completion / execution skills Strong communication skills and able to work effectively within a group as well as independently motivated with min. supervision. Email: wes.elias@stantec.com

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ARE YOU CAREER DISTURBED? Learn to operate a Mini-Office Outlet from home. Free online training, flexible hours, great income. www.freedom-unlimited.info

Raggedy Ann & Andy (24”) $100/pair $50/single Choice of clothing Call Jan (604) 538-7559

X-MAS LIGHT INSTALLATION

A Real Gem

Fine handcrafted jewelry & accessories Saturday Dec 18 Sunday Dec 19 10-4pm Ocean Park Hall 1577 128th Street

For Exterior Trees, Gables etc. Same Rates for ‘09 Repeats Free Estimates NICK 604-250-9900

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Canadian Tire, Langley Now Recruiting:

Automotive Service Centre Manager

Busy 16 bay shop requires a Service Manager with a strong commitment to Customer Service and Technical Excellence. Successful candidate will possess: *Excellent Customer Service/Interpersonal Skills * Successful track record in a senior management position (3 years plus) Individual will be responsible for: *Overall Operations of a 16-Bay Shop including Parts Department Individual will play a significant role in building positive relationships with our Customers, Service Team and our Community. We are looking for a High Energy and Self Motivated individual. Wages, Bonus and Benefits Package to be discussed upon interview. Wages commensurate with experience. Please submit Resume To: 6312-200 Street Langley, BC Attn: Human Resources Fax (604) 532-4405 E-mail: admin@ct426.com

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Direct reach to BC Sportsmen and women...Advertise in the 2011 BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, amazing circulation 400,000 copies, year long impact for your business! Please call Annemarie at 1-800-661-6335 or email fish@mondaytourism.com

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EDUCATION

Become a Psychiatric Nurse train locally via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements, and some regional classroom delivery. Wages start at $29/hour. This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Gov’t funding may be available. Toll-free: 1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com

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EDUCATION

DGS CANADA 2 DAY FORKLIFT WEEKEND COURSE Every Saturday at 8:30am #215, 19358-96 Ave. Surrey NO reservations: 604-888-3008 www.dgscanada.ca Ask about our other Courses... *Stand up Reach *Fall Protection *Aerial Lift *RoughTerrain Forklift *Bobcat *WHMIS & much more. “Preferred by Employers

Optician Training Start January 17, 2011 BC College Of Optics 604-581-0101

www.bccollegeofoptics.ca

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EDUCATION

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL Locations in Alberta & BC. Hands on real world training. Full sized equipment. Job placement assistance. Funding Available. www.iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

FORESTRY LOGGING CO. looking for owner/operator logging trucks and experienced logging equipment operators for McKenzie area and the Kootenay area. Forward contact info & qualifications to Ben, email: ben@bcland.com or fax 250714-0525

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Reporting to the Division Manager, the successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual who possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The Island Manager will be responsible for: achieving sales growth and profitability in all areas, achieving asset management and market share goals, management and development of all employees, managing branch account receivables as well as managing all daily branch activities. The ideal candidate will have previous managerial experience. This position involves managing all facets of dealership operations, developing people, planning and implementing strategies and setting and achieving goals. Brandt Tractor is the world’s largest privately held John Deere Construction & Forestry Equipment dealer and a Platinum member of the Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies Program. Find out more about our exciting career opportunities at www.brandttractor.com or by calling (306) 791-5979. Email resume indicating position title and location to hr@brandttractor.com or fax (306) 791-5986.

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HELP WANTED

KIDS AND ADULTS NEEDED Papers are delivered right to your door. No need to insert ﬂyers either! Deliver 2x a week, after school, Wed. and Fri. Call the Circulation Department at 604 542 7430 or email us at circulation@peacearchnews.com Route Number 17001112 17001129 18000320 18000324 18103612 18103625 18105806 18200106 18200111 18200910 18200911 18411303 18411307 18411308 18411311 18411313 18411318

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HELP WANTED

152 St, 153 St, 154 St, 58A Ave, Kettle Cres E/N/W, Kildare Close/Crt/Dr/Pl, Kilkee Dr/Pl 91 136 St,136B St, 137A St, 56 Ave, 56A Ave, 56B Ave, 57A Ave, 57B Ave, KG Blvd 69 139 St, 140 St, 56A Ave, 57 Ave, 57A Ave, 58A Ave, 60 Ave, Bradford Pl, Halifax 49 142 St, 144 St, 59A Ave, 60 Ave 35 144 St, 144A St, 145A St, 146 St, 57 Ave, 57A Ave, 58 Ave, 99 144A St, 55a Ave, 56 Ave, KG Blvd, Lombard Pl, Ridge Cres 15 15030 - 58 Ave 64

172 ASTROLOGY/PSYCHICS

Psychic Sephia Palm & Tarot Card Reader

Required by growing wholesale Company. Permanent full time position in pleasant working environment with full benefits. Hours 8-4, Mon-Fri. Minimum of 2 years experience in data entry, invoicing, pricing and invoice verification. Position requires attention to detail, accuracy and excellent telephone skills. Fleunt French an asset. Send resume in confidence to: Kief Music Ltd. 13139 - 80 Ave, Surrey, BC info@kiefmusic.com or Fax 604-590-6999. No phone calls please.

Will tell your - Past Present-Future. She will not ask your problems She will tell-you-helps with depression-Family quarrels, removes Ja-doo-aura-cleansing. Tells your enemies by name. Couples trying to conceive. Reunites loved ones. Most problems solved in 24 hrs. 3 readings for $25: All readings private. Call today

who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? Qualified applicants receive training, support and remuneration. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door. Make it yours. Call 604-708-2628 www.plea.bc.ca

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FRANCHISE Handyman Franchise www.yourlocalhandyman.ca 778-549-2135

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HELP WANTED

Christmas Cash! Up to $20 per Hour! Like music and a team environment?

We are looking for team players to join our fast paced world of advertising! Rapid advancement and travel. Will train! No sales or phones

Call today, start tomorrow!

Call Bev 604-777-2195 Experienced Journey Electrician needed immediately in Cowichan Valley. Experienced in troubleshooting in an industrial setting. PLC knowledge a benefit. Top wages and benefits. Email resume to: electricworking@gmail.com FLAGGERS NEEDED If not certified, training available for a fee. Call 604-575-3944

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APPLIANCE REPAIRS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 239

COMPUTER SERVICES

AAH ABOVE ALL APPLS REPAIR Quality work. Also appls for sale. Elect & plumb serv 604-588-2828

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

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CARPENTRY

225

CARPET INSTALLATION

175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS

HOME CARE/SUPPORT

NEED FULLTIME caregiver for young male wheel chair bound. Needs assistance in all activities of daily living. Wages negotiable. Please call Khan 604-716-5671 Some great kids aged 12 to 18

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

(604)542-9881

Unique Taste, Unique Menus... Gourmet, customized menus tailored to your function! q Dinner Parties q Executive Meetings q Family Gatherings q Weddings / Banquets q B-B-Ques q Funerals We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS RECEPTIONIST / OFFICE ASSISTANT SURREY BASED (F/T)

Construction co. is looking for an outgoing, pleasant mannered person to assist in our busy office Monday to Friday. Applicant should be a self-motivated, quick learner with attention to detail & able to work w/ little supervision. Duties to include reception and data entry.

Please reply by e-mail or fax: ggonzales@qualico.com Fax# 778-571-2112

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

EXCAVATOR OPERATORS (5 yrs. exp.) & PIPE LAYER required immediately. F/T opportunities. Must have manhole placement and benching experience. Competitive Wages & Benefits. E-mail resume: info@directional.ca or Fax: 604-513-9821 JOURNEYMAN CNC machinist req’d for ISO 9001:2008 machine shop in Salmon Arm area. Mazak experience an asset (Mills and Lathes). See www.accessprecision.com

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VOLUNTEERS

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN A CHILD’S LIFE: Become a Literacy Tutor to work one to one with a child aged 7-13 in an after school program offered by the Learning Disabilities Association. Applicants must have excellent English skills. Extensive training is provided. Attend an information session on either Tuesday, January 11th or Wednesday, January 12th, 2011, at 7:00pm at our office: #201 - 13766 - 72 Ave. (above Coast Capital Savings)

Kristy 604.488.9161 182 •

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Part Time Receptionist/Scheduler South Surrey Rosemary Heights Seniors Village seeks a skilled and motivated Receptionist/Scheduler to perform reception and office procedures at this state-of-the-art seniors’ home. You will also be responsible for adjusting schedules and filling vacant shifts. This is a Part Time position with flexible hours/schedule to be agreed upon between the incumbent and management. Qualifications: • Grade 12 education • Graduation from a 12 month Secretarial/Administration program. • 2 years or more recent related experience. • Basic accounting experience an asset. • Computer literate with intermediate to advanced Excel and Word. • Customer service oriented; interest in working with seniors. Please submit your resume IMMEDIATELY, in the strictest confidence, via our website at: www.retirementconcepts. com/careers. While we appreciate all applications, please note only those short listed will be contacted. Retirement Concepts is an equal opportunity employer.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

FLOOR LAYER: 30 YEARS EXP. Carpet, Lino & repairs. Work Guar’d! Gary 604-585-2044.

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CLEANING SERVICES

#1 Cleaning Service, Saving u Time! Supplies Included. 10 yrs. Exc. Refs. Bondable. 778.386.5476

For Computer Repairs and Home Theatre setups. Call Dan at: 778-231-6654 or email:

* 12% ROI – Paid Monthly

oscomputer solutions@hotmail.com

Federally Regulated – Audited Annually • RRSP, RIFF, RESP, LIRA, etc. Eligible • Backed by the hard asset of Real Estate To find out more contact: Jarome Lochkrin 778-388-9820 or email jarome@dominiongrand.com

*Historical performance does not guarantee future returns. AVOID BANKRUPTCY - SAVE UP TO 70% Of Your Debt. One affordable monthly payment, interest free. For debt restructuring on YOUR terms, not your creditors. Call 1-866-690-3328 or see web site: www.4pillars.ca DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM Helping Canadians repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest, regardless of your credit. Steady Income? You may qualify for instant help. Considering Bankruptcy? Call 1-877-220-3328 FREE Consultation Government Approved, BBB Member

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Number of Papers

Prospect Ave, Buena Vista Ave, Beachview Ave, Marine Dr, Oxford St, Vidal St 86 Thrift Ave, Oxenham Ave, Upper Roper Ave 79 30 Ave, 30B Ave, 31 Ave, 161 St, 161A St, 162 St, 162A St 92 162 St, 162A St, 27A Ave 39 Crescent Rd between 129 St and 140 St 56 31 Ave, 32 Ave, 33 Ave, 136 St, 137A St, 138A St 81 2120 & 2082 King George Hwy (Trailer Parks) 76 High Park Ave, Morgan Creek Crt, Canterbury Pl 77 36A Ave, High Park Ave, 164 St, 164 A St 79 152A St, 154A St, 60A Ave, 61B Ave, 62 Ave, 62A Ave, Kildare Dr., Killlarny Close/Crt/Dr/Pl 89

PERSONAL SERVICES

Order Entry / Customer Service Clerk

131

Brandt Tractor Ltd. has an exciting opportunity for an Island Manager who will be responsible for branches in Nanaimo, Campbell River and Victoria.

HELP WANTED

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FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE

ISLAND MANAGER

130

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

188

LEGAL SERVICES

#1 IN PARDONS Remove Your Criminal Record! Get started TODAY for ONLY $49.95/mo. Limited Time Offer. FASTEST, GUARANTEED Pardon In Canada. FREE consultation: 1-866-416-6772 www.ExpressPardons.com

Would you like information on patenting your idea and registering your trademarks? 1800-665-4447 local 23 or kari@stemp.com We are a law firm in Calgary and take pride in helping inventors protect their inventions and bring them to market. www.stemp.com

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

FAST TAX TAX RETURNS

Accounting & Bookkeeping * 48 Hour Service * $35/flat fee, no hidden charges. Multiple Years - Neg. Rate. Can come to your location.

Call: (604)538-8876

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CONCRETE & PLACING

ALL Concrete Brick, Block & Stonework. Good job - Good price. Call Enzio (604)594-1960

PLACING & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 30 Years Exp. Free Estimates.

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

A MAID TO CLEEN For all Your Cleaning Needs

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Weekly, Biweekly, Monthly Exc. Refs & Rates. Move In/Out. Carpet Cleaning, pressure wash, New Const., Res./Comm., offices Welcome! Lic., Bonded/Insured.

Call 778-883-4262

“ Not only for Rich & Famous. More Affordable than you Think ! We enjoy leaving your home bright & clean! “ Christmas Special 20% off Odessa Cleaning Local, reliable, detailed services since 2000 $25/hr. per person including supplies Minimum 3 hours. Insured & bonded Olena 778-891-1344 DETAILED

SCHAFER CEMENT CO. (1973) We do all the prep. & concrete work for: Driveways, Patios & Steps. Call Gary 604-218-7089

EUROPEAN

CLEANING.

Efficient, Reliable, Exc. References. 18 yrs exp. Ivet: 778-235-4070.

E & M MAINTENANCE WINDOW WASHING D Windows Out & In D Gutters cleaned In & Out D Pressure Washing, Snrs Disc. D Serving W. Rock for over 25 yrs D Lic. & WCB insured. Free Est.

Eric 604-541-1743

DRYWALL Flatten Popcorn & Textured Ceilings

- By plastering right over existing. Giving a Beautiful, Clean, Flat ceiling. Lovely to look at & will update your home. Complete Drywall Services CALL FRIENDLY BENJAMIN 604-230-7928 or 604-538-3796 FRAMING, INSULATING, drywalling and finishing of any unfinished areas in your home. Fully insured, and licensed. Call Shane: 604-8073076

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ELECTRICAL

#1 QUALITY WORK, Big or sm. Exp. Electrician avail. Reas.rates.604-773-0341. Lic#9902 ALL JOBS Big or Small. Panels, lighting, plugs, fans, hot tubs etc. Guaranteed work. 604-539-0708 Cell 604-537-1773 Lic. 26110 ALL JOBS welcome. Your trouble shooting expert. Tel/Cable incl. *Seniors Discount* Work guaranteed. Insured & Bonded. GWN Electric. 604-862-9650 Lic#99986 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

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GARDENING

European Cleaning (Since 1986)

On my hands & knees, hardworking, ambitious person will clean your home very thoroughly. It’s not a service, just someone who cares. Great References. Great Rates

Money Back Guarantee.

Kimberley ~ 604-594-2989 604-809-0659

SUPREME HEDGES ++ ✗ TREE Pruning & Sculpting ✗ Hedge Repair ✗ Pro-Climber ✗ Gardening & Yard Clean-up

PROMPT & AFFORDABLE *Seniors Disc. * Insured *22 yrs

604-513-8524

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GARDENING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 288

HOME REPAIRS

1 CALL ABOVE all Handyman Serv Elect,. Plumb, Appls, Gen Repairs, No job too small. Sell repair & install major appls. Also do kitchen, baths, bsmt, renos. 604-588-2828.

BLOOMING GARDEN SERVICES We Maintain All Your Lawn & Garden Needs. Residential & Commercial Properties.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Chistmas Light Installation

Gutter Cleaning, Window Cleaning. Over 20 yrs exp. 778-384-4912

GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

Member of Better Business Bureau

604.587.5865

WCB INSURED

Vincent 543-7776

Quality Workmanship Guaranteed HUDOLIN’S ON HOMES RENO’S ✔ Basement suites, decks ✔ Bathrooms,Kitchens ✔ Finishing work & moulding

Receive 10% off with this ad Free Est. hurenos@telus.net

Call Dave: 604-862-9379

HANDYMAN. Very reliable. 20 yrs exp. Senior’s discount. Make a list. CAN DO IT ALL! 604-866-4977

PROFESSIONAL HANDYMAN

CARPENTER + PAINTING 20 Years Exp. - Strata’s, Kitchen + bath, reno’s, decks & flooring. No Job too small-Rates $25-35/hr

604-802-8809 or 604-614-3419

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

BRIAN’S HANDYMAN SERVICE Repairs, Remodeling

Bath, Kitchen, bsmt reno’’s Windows & Decks Electrical & Plumbing Baseboards & Moulding’s & Ceramics Free Est. Work guaranteed!

Call Brian 604-787-2946

Stone. Brick. Tile

Chimney repairs, fireplaces. tile work. Quality work. 604-306-5389.

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Complete Residential & Commercial Painting Interior • Exterior Finishing Carpentry

*Insured *Licensed *WCB

604.889.8424 ***Since 1978***

MOVING & STORAGE

MOVING?

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR,

• Small & Big Moves • Internals • Single Items • Packing Supplies

Repairs & Reno’s, Sundecks & Additions, New Homes European Quality Workmanship CONTRACT OR HOURLY FREE ESTIMATES 23 YEARS IN BUSINESS SATISFACTION GUARANTEED

Per Molsen 604-575-1240

Local Contractor 25 years exp. $35 per hr References Written Guarantee (604)868-8696 MASTERTOUCH CONSTRUCTION

Specializing in finish carpentry, crown moulding’s, casings, baseboards, stairs, spindles & railings, renovations. Father & Son Team 35 years exp. Many references.

Ask for Allen Certiﬁed Tradesman White Rock/S. Sry area Call (604)219-9365 THE HANDYMAN FROM

WALL MOUNT TV installed, professional service. Reasonable rates. 604-306-5389.

311 MASONRY & BRICKWORK

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

Professional Eaves Trough Clean. Hang Christmas Lights. Free Est. Call Jeremy at 778-384-3855

HANDYPERSONS

#1 EARTH FRIENDLY JUNK REMOVAL

www.recycle-it-now.com

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

GUTTER / ROOF cleaning, power wash, winter clean-up. Economical, great service. Gur 604-724-9036

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

RECYCLE-IT!

(604)538-5406

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~ PRO PAINTERS ~ INTERIOR / EXTERIOR Quality Work, Free Estimates

Let’s get it done Call Maria now at

WEED FREE MUSHROOM Manure 15 yds - $110 or Well Rotted 10yds - $125 Free delivery in Surrey. (604)856-8877

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Newfoundland 25 yrs exp. Reno’s, repairs on decks, fences, windows, doors, laminate ﬂrs , ceramic tiles, shower, bath tub, sinks, taps, counter tops, caulking, drywall & painting, pressure washing & more. Honest, Fast, Rel. Hard Worker. Fully Ins. Call Robert 778-227-7779

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B & B MOBILE SERVICES

604-536-6620 FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1973

www.bandbmovingservices.com AAA ADVANCE MOVING Experts in all kinds of moving/packing. Excellent Service. Reas. rates! Different from the rest. 604-861-8885 www.advancemovingbc.com

AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance

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PLUMBING

FREE ESTIMATES

Kitchens • Bathrooms • Renovations • Additions • Suites Outdoor Living Spaces • Custom Homes • Flooring • Hardwood Tiles • Laminate • Sundecks • Patios • Arbours • Pergolas Railings • Pillars • Gates • Driveways • Masonry • Home Theatres Brick / Block • Retaining Walls • Pavers • Cultured Stone Rooﬁng • Windows / Doors • Framing • Fencing Complete Renovations • Handyman Services & More Complete Garden / Landscape Designs & Makeovers

WCB • Fully Insured • 20 Years

One Call Does It All

B.C.’s Premier Full Service Home Renovation & Landscaping Company

604-501-9290 www.mlgenterprises.ca

German Shepherd, male. 4 yrs old, loves to run. Good fam. dog. $250. 604-538-1991 or 1-403-860-2960.

RANGERS OCEAN PARK APPLIANCE Appliances Wanted Cash for Some. Call (604)538-9600

Pac-Man Movers 20 years exp ~ Reas rates. Call Kevin: (604)837-2744 SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

1 Room

604-588-0833 Best Local Roofs & Repairs Great price refs Paul 604-328-0527

GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs BBB, WCB Ins. Clean Gutters $80. 24 hr. emer. serv. 7dys/wk. 604-240-5362

RUBBISH REMOVAL

In Business Since 1981 WINTER SPECIAL 3 Std rooms=$275 (Labor only) Walls only, no closet, etc.

Ronaldo, 778-881-6478

D Repainting - Houses, Condos, Ofﬁces D Renovations D Finishing D Ceilings & Crown Moulding’s D 32 yrs exp. D FREE Estimates

Rene’s Spray & Brush Painting cell 778-855-5361

www.renespainting.com

PRIMO PAINTING

604.723.8434

Interior Master’s

Christmas Special 15% off • Top Quality • Insured • WCB • Written Guarantee • Free Estimates

PETS

WWW.PATTARGROUP.COM

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PAINTING

Semiahmoo Tree Experts

David Fast 604-536-5426

SALES@PATTARGROUP.COM

INTERIOR - EXTERIOR

APPLIANCES

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CAMERA EQUIPMENT

Senior Quitting Photography Nikon D90 Body - $450: Nikkor 18-200 DX VRII Lens - $350: Canon G10 - $95: All mint, orig. boxes. Call 604-531-2526 lve msg

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UNDER $100

KENMORE CHEST FREEZER - 5 cubic ft: $80/obo (604)805-1448 LIMITED EDITION 920S Exercise Cycle - New condition. $150: (604)541-2561 Swivel rocker & footstool. Dark Green. Good cond. $100/obo. (604)538-3121 WHIRLPOOL WASHER - Works well. $60: (604)536-7120

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MINI SCHNAUZER pups, 1st shots, dewormed, tails docked vet ✓ $750/ea. Call 604-657-2915.

Over 35 Years in Business

Ask our Customers about our Quality Work

A-OK PAINTING Forget the Rest Call The Best! Harry 604-617-0864

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KITTENS, Ragdoll/Himalayan x born sept 1, female. Owner allergic, must sell pair. $500. (604)792-7116

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

Danger Trees, Hedges Shaping, pruning, chipping. Fully insured.

All types of Rooﬁng

Call now & we pay 1/2 the HST

Ceilings, Doors & Trim

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

WANTED GOOD USED newer fridges, stoves, washers & dryers. $ for some. Call (604)536-9092

A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports

#1 Rooﬁng Company in BC

$59

10 YRS. EXP. CALL DAVE: 604-614-3416

Yorkshire Terrier pups, CKC reg’d, 1st shots. vet ✓ $1100-$1300. M/F, Ready to go. 604-793-2063

JACK RUSSELL PUP. male, tri colored, Vet ✔ , view parents. $550. 604-820-4236

TREE SERVICES

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

329 PAINTING & DECORATING CONDO’S, APT’S, HOUSES

YORKIE X MALTESE. 1st shots, vet checked. 9 wks. Ready to go. $500. 604-826-1103.

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS working line blck & blck & tan, 9 wks, $650 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602

A604-787-8061 A604-537-4140

MESA PAINTING INTERIOR and EXTERIOR Quality work at reas rates.Free Estimates. Michael (cell) 604-724-7458

CONTRACTOR

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PETS

YORKIE PUPS. P/B no papers. Shots, vet checked, females, $650. Call 604-858-5826 Chwk

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Home, Garden & Design Solutions

TILING

A-1 Ceramics, Marble, Glass blocks etc. Install/Repair. Res./Comm. Free Est. 20 years exp. Peter’s Tile (604)209-0173 TILE/LAMINATE SPECIALIST With Design Expertise. Grout color adjustment & restoration.16 yrs on the Peninsula. No Job Too Small. Free Est. Perry 604-538-6976 TILER WITH 10 yrs exp avail, all types of tiles, Bonded & Insured. www.bassetttiles.ca. 778-231-7107

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$45/Hr

Let MPB make your renovation dreams come true!

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PETS

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 856-4866 CHIHUAHUA puppy, male, 12 weeks, very tiny, $600. Call (604)794-7347 CKC REG. soft coated Wheaton terrier pups, hypo-allergenic. Guarnt Vet ✓ $1200. 604-533-8992. DOBERMAN PUPS CKC reg. heavy boned, solid beauties. Euro breeding. $1200. 604-589-7477. ENGLISH MASTIFF pups, M/F, p/b, papers, microchipped, dewormed, 1st shots. $1850. 604-316-5644.

From 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10 Ton Trucks Insured ~ Licenced ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

“Georgie” award ﬁnalist-best kitchen 2008 & 2009 In-house design team and cabinet shop

AUTHORIZED

SNOWCLEARING

SNOW REMOVAL & BOB CAT SERVICE. MLG Enterprises (604)501-9290

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UNDER $300

2.25 H.P. FREE SPIRIT TREADMILL - Exc. cond. $300: (604)541-2561

Designing and renovating new kitchens, bathrooms, basements, house make-overs and additions since 1989

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

367C

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! AMAN’S PLUMBING SERVICES Lic.gas fitter. Reas $. 778-895-2005 $38/HR!Clogged drains,drips,garbs sinks, Reno’s toilets. No job too small! Lic’d/insured. 778-888-9184 AT PANORAMA PLUMBING, HEATING & GAS SERVICES. Jobs Small-Big, Res/Com 604-818-7801 www.panoramaplumbing.com

“White Rock & South Surrey’s Leading Renovator since 1989”

Showroom: Unit 62 - 15515 24th Ave. (at King George Blvd.) Tel: 604-538-9622

LITTLE LOAD SPECIALIST. Sand & gravel delivered. Small orders welcome. Topsoil available. Call (604) 532-0662 days/eves.

PETS

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EXTRA CHEAP

Rubbish Removal Almost for free! (778)997-5757, (604)587-5991

WHITE ROCK

RUBBISH

EXTRA CHEAP PRICES PROMPT, RELIABLE, SERVICE 7 DAYS A WK Seniors Discount

CALL ROGER 604-

968-0367

White Rock/S.Surrey Disposal Same Day Service Call Andrew (778)868-3374 604-970-4492

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PETS

American Staffordshire Terriers, 3 brindle male, family raised, $300 each. Call (604)703-8198 BOXER PUPPIES, READY to go for Christmas. $700. 604-302-3707. MASTIFF X. PUPPIES, 3 males. $800. 604-556-6149

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good good dogs! 604-

OLD ENGLISH BULLDOG. 12 wks female. Registered. Kind & gentle. $1500 obo. Tracy 604-617-3463 POM PUPPIES 2 females, 1 male, white & gold. 7 wks old. $600.obo (604)462-8027 or 778-386-3771 PRESA PUPPIES, family farm raised. Great temperment. Great guard dog. $650. 604-855-6929. PUGS, fawn, 3 female, ready for X Mas. vet check, dwrmed, 1st shots, family raised, $550. 604-796-2727 PUREBRED Doberman puppies, ready for Christmas. 6 girls, 3 boys $900 obo. 604-807-9095. PUREBRED Doberman puppies, ready for Christmas. 6 girls, 3 boys $900 obo. 604-807-9095.

FUEL

ALDER, BIRCH, MAPLE MIX. Cut up to 16’’ lengths, split, seasoned, ready to burn. $240 a 4 x 4 x 8 cord delivered. Call 604-534-1970 BEST FIREWOOD 32nd Season & 37,000 Cust Deliv. Fully Seas. Maple, Birch, Alder 604-582-7095

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GARAGE SALES

South Surrey GARAGE SALE Sat. & Sun. Dec. 11 & 12, 11-3 p.m. 2504 - 140th. Household items, some construction, auto items. WHITE ROCK INSIDE GARAGE SALE 13903 Marine Dr. Sat & Sun - 10am to 3pm Xmas Gifts, crystal, Jewelery, antiques, lamps, furn & much more.

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MISC. FOR SALE

DOG KENNEL. Plastic with wire door. For large dog. Similar kennel sells at Petsmart for $120 + taxes. Will sell for $75. Good condition. North Delta. 604-591-9740 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com

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MISC. FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE 639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

★ INCREDIBLE ★

WHITE ROCK

★ 50 - 75 % off ★ ★ Pre - XMAS ★

3 Bdrm, 2 bath, reno’d, D/W, lrg closet, hrdwd flrs, $1350/mo. 1 Bdrm, 1 bath, hrdwd flrs $840. Close to mall & services. Adult Inspired Building. N/S, N/P.

CLEARANCE SALE

(604) 541-8857, 319-0615

OLD CURIO SHOP

WHITE ROCK area: Spac 1 bdrm & den suite. Walk to malls, bus, rest; large deck. In-ste lndry. $1175/mo incl gas. N/P, N/S. 604-531-9457.

★★★★★★★ 1430 King George Blvd. (14th Ave. & K.G.) Next to 14th Ave. Roundabout (7 days a week) ★★ 9 - 3:30 ★ ★

White Rock: Avail. Dec. 1. Top flr 1 bdrm corner ste. Heat & h.w, cbl, prkg incl. n/s, n/p. Refs. Adult oriented. (604)531-7946

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

★★ MANY UNIQUE ★★ GIFT IDEAS

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR SALE PIANO accordions, collection of 19 accordions from $110 to $900 offers. 604-853-7879. PIANO, older upright, Melotone. incl., bench. Good cond., needs tuning. $750 (604)792-4174

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SKIIS & BINDINGS FOR SALE Rossignol Bandit, 177 cm. Kneissl White Star GS 160 cm. Boots Nordica size 8.5 (woman’s) Salomon Boots size 7 (woman’s). 604-591-9740 X COUNTRY SKIIS & BINDINGS FOR SALE. Kneissl & Rossgnal Men’s & Woman’s Boots and Poles as well. North Delta. 604-591-9740

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SOUND/DVD/TV ENTERTAINMENT CHRISTMAS BUNDLE!

Sony Bravia 40” 120 hrz HDMI LCD TV with Satellite Dish, Satellite, Reciver and both remotes. Also includes Sony DVD PLAYER with Remote. Everything like new condition in boxes. Everything listed above for $960 or 2 Payments of $495. Must sell before Christmas. Delivery included to Surrey, White Rock or Langley. Call 604.828.3877

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APARTMENT/CONDOS

W. ROCK. Steps to beach, restaurant & shopping. In desirable Montecito by the Sea Building. 2bdrm, 2 full bath, 1034sf, clean, bright condo w/gas fp, insuite laundry & all app. Updated w/laminate wood floors, crown moulding baseboard & trim. No age restrictions, no rentals. U/g sec. prk and bike rm. $274,000. 778-389-3787.

615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY WANTED: successful business with mentor/management contract. I am seeking to purchase a small business in the Lower Mainland with an existing customer base with arrangements to learn your business prior to buying. I prefer something in Agriculture or Construction but am willing to consider other options as well. This may be your opportunity to retire slowly while taking some of your well earned capital out of your business. Please contact me in confidence at: wantad1971@hotmail.com

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Older Home? Damaged Home? Need Repairs? Behind on Payments? Quick CASH! Call Us First! 604.657.9422

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS WHITE ROCK New 1296 sq/ft modular home in strata park. Home: $169,900, rent pad: $765/mo or buy for: $200,000. Chuck 604-830-1960

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WHITE ROCK. Clean 2bdrm 2bthrm Condo. 1/2 blk to W.R. beach. Jan 1st. Unfurn. All appl. in-suite laundry & sec. parking. N/S, N/p. $1600/mo (778)389-3787.

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CLAYTON Contemp, 2 BR, 2 Bath Condo for rent Jan 1. Exc Clayton loc! Pet ok! N/S $1,220/mo. 604644-8112

CRESTWOOD MANOR 1321 Foster St. 1 Bdrm: $885/mo. In well maintained, newly updated building. Heat, hot water and secured u/g parking stalls incl’d. No pets, no BBQ’s.

Call: 604-542-5729

GUILDFORD

GROSVENOR SQUARE Great location. Family complex. 1 & 2 bdrm units avail immed. Near schools, shop & bus. Security Card Access.

Call 604-589-5693

SKYLINE APTS. WHITE ROCK 15321 Russell Ave

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Nice quiet building. 1 & 2 bdrm suites. Includes: Hot water, cable, underground parking, video surveillance. NO PETS CALL 604-536-8499 www.cycloneholdings.ca

SOMERSET GARDENS (S. Sry) Family housing, 1851 Southmere Cres. E. 2bdrm appt. starts at $875. Pet friendly, nr all amen, heat, Community garden. 604-451-6676 SOUTH SURREY 184th and 16th area. 1 bedroom upper suite 800 sq ft. Newly renovated inside - On acreage. Minutes from White Rock. fridge/stove. Shared laundry. $800/mo util. included no pets. 778986-7798 SOUTH SURREY/WHITE ROCK. Crescent Gardens retirement living. Top flr, 1 BR in 55+. W/D in suite. On-site concierge, workshop, entertainers, shuttle bus, full service dining room, recreation programs). $1800. Meal plan and HK avail as options. 604-532-4103

WHITE ROCK

Close to Semiahmoo Mall

1 & 2 BEDROOM Concrete Hi-rise. 55+, NS/NP

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WHITE ROCK Quiet, well kept building. Hot water included. Close to shops, bus, hospital. N/P. ✶ ✶ 2 Bdrm Special ✶ ✶ $875/mo. for 6 months

Call 604-538-4599

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HOMES FOR RENT

RENTALS 736

HOMES FOR RENT

3 YR OLD house only one block from Rosemary Heights Elementary. 3 bedrooms + den + finished basement with 1 bedroom. Available Dec 15th for $3000/month. 604-318-5588 4 BED Home by Bayridge Elementary renovated. $1950 per mo serenabemitchell@yahoo.com

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please call 604-531-9797

Professionally Managed By Gateway Property Management

S. SURREY/WHITE ROCK. Vacant 3 bdrm rancher 160/14th. New paint roof, furnace, 2 decks, big yard. NP/ NS. $1350/mo. 604-644-4590. OCEAN PARK, SURREY. Beautifully reno 3 bdrm., 2 baths home. Private fenced yard w/detached studio, close to all amens. 1001 steps to the beach. Located in quiet CDS on large lot. Incl. f/s, w/d & b/i vac. Has an attached garage for the vehicles. 778-863-7004 for details. Dec. 15th. $1600/mo.

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WANTED

Call 604-538-5337 WHITE ROCK - ground level 2 bdrm. New flr, bath, kitchen, paint & window coverings. Senior oriented. Hot water, heat & parking inc. $975/mo. n/s, n/p. Avail. now. Refs. (604)808-6601

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Deluxe 1 bdrm condo

MOVING OR RELOCATING? White Rock Sausalito Furnished 2 bdrm apt available, fully self contained, dogs okay. (604)538-3237 www.sausalitobb.com

3 yrs. old. Deluxe appliances, insuite laundry. Quiet building on East beach. $1200/mo. + utils. Ref’s required. For viewing call 604-535-2309.

WHITE ROCK WATERFRONT guest ste’s. 1 or 2 Bdrm. Furn & equipped for tourists/visitors. Utils, cble,net incl. Short Term. N/S. Ref’s $900/mo & up. 604-538-1350.

S SURREY, 126/25 Ave. 3/bdrm Rancher + studio. 2 kitchens. Laundry. TJ @ Sutton Proact (604)728-5460

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HOMES FOR RENT

WHITE ROCK 15592 Columbia Ave. Up & down duplex. Up - 3 bdrms, 1300sf, & downstairs - 1100 sf, 2bdrms. n/p. n/s. $2200 for bth or can be rented sep. 604-779-8579 WHITE ROCK 2000 sq/ft. Totally newly renod 4bdrm, 3 baths, 2 carport, steps to beach, NS/NP, Ref’s. Immed. $2000+utils. 604-541-1173 WHITE ROCK. 4 bdrm., 1.5 baths, 2 storey 2100 sq/ft family home. Hdwd. N/P, N/S. Lease req’d. Avail. Immed. $2000/mo. 604-531-7530 WHITE ROCK: Exec 2 level 3000 sf, 3 bdrm, gourmet kitch, 2 lg decks w/ocean view. Suit prof cpl. $2700/mo (604)531-7784 WHITE ROCK, Goggs Ave. 3 bdrm home, 1 full bath & 1-2 piece bath. $1900/mo. Call 604-341-0371 or 604-518-7306 Kenny. WHITE ROCK. Private, beautiful, ocean view, 2 bdrm., 2 baths, on 2 floors. 50’ wide lot, parking for 3-4. $2000/mo. 604-538-4543. WHITE ROCK. SPECTACULAR Ocean view, newly reno’d 3 bdrm home, 2.5 baths, 5 appls, fenced back garden, available Jan. 1st. $2200 + utils.Phone (604) 538-8408 WHITE ROCK. Top floor lrg bright 3 bdrms, 2 full baths. Half block from beach. Lrg sundeck. N/S. $1475/mo. incl utils. Dec. 15 or 31. 604-536-0496 or 604-536-9380.

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OFFICE/RETAIL

CENTRAL White Rock. 2 Ground Floor Offices in newly renovated building, 1425 sqft bright new office, 747 sq ft office with outside entry. Both incl washroom and u/g pkg, gross rents. 604-536-5639.

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ROOMS FOR RENT

OCEAN PARK: Furn sgl bdrm. N/s, Ldry, cooking, wireless, cbl & prkg $450 + part util. Now. 604-535-5953

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SUITES, LOWER

OCEAN PARK - Avail immed. 1 bdrm & den, w/o bsmt in Exec. home. all appl. 900sf, f/p. N/S, NP $900/mo. Incl utils. (604)779-8579

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2011 Jetta Comfortline 2.5

Lease for

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SURREY SOUTH

SOUTHMERE

1850 Southmere Cr. East 1 bedroom suites for rent, heat, water, parking included in the rent, by Semiahmoo Library, $725 per month, available now.

Marius 604-721-4713

FOR SALE BY OWNER

OCEAN BLUFF!! $639,900 4 bed & den 3 bath 2200 sq ft & 7000 ft lot New 98% furn & HP new tankless HW heater, Gas & wood fireplaces, shed & workshop, sprinkler system, RV parking and lots of updates!!! 604-690-6070

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WHITE ROCK - Central Location Spacious 1 bdrm. Heat, hot water & u/g prkg inc. Adult oriented. N/P. N/S. Refs. $775/mo. 604-808-6601

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WHITE ROCK 1340 Fir St. 1 Bdrm $825/mo incl hw & heat. Avail now. N/P. (604) 536-0196 or 842-9581 WHITE ROCK 1 Bdr 3rd flr condo. Enjoy your ocean view from your sofa by Pier/Boathouse Rests. F/P lndry, secure prk, $1175incl hydro & heat. Dec15. Np/Ns. 604-460-1945

White Rock - 1 block off beach. Pacific Point deluxe 1 bdrm suite + den. U/G parking. F/P. In-ste laundry. N/P, N/S. Refs. Avail. now. $1200/mo. (604)541-1313 WHITE ROCK. 2 bdrm 1.5 bath above grd suite. OCEAM VIEW. Laundry. Suit prof. person or couple. N/S. N/P. Immed. Single $1100, dble. $1200. incl utils. except cable. Tammy 604-307-4242. WHITE ROCK. 2 bdrm, 1 bath. Newly painted. Nr Mall. $1195 incl heat-h/w. Senior oriented. NS/NP. 604-536-9565 or 778-385-9565. WHITE ROCK - 2 Bdrm apt. 2 bathroom $1275/mo. Behind the library. Heat, hot water & u/g parking incl. H/w flrs, Laundry. Avail. now. (604)721-4713

Includes: • 2.5L 5 Cylinder 170 HP • Air Conditioning • Alarm System • C/D with 6 Speakers • Cruise Control • Upgraded Interior

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WHITE ROCK

GOLDKEY VOLKSWAGEN

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2092 152nd Street, White Rock

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South Sry: 2bdrm, f/p, 5 appl. newly remodeled, off street prkg, Priv. garden. $950: Dec.1. 604-535-6288

2002 FORD F150 XLT 4X2 s/c. One owner, extra clean, white. 4.6 EFI, 4 spd. auto O/D, 4 dr. w/flairside bed, f.g. bed cover. XLT special appearance pkg, cast alum. wheels. $8000. Daytime/Evening 604-746-7472.

S SURREY, Bachelor side suite. $650/mo incl util & laundry. NS, NP. Jan 1. Cl to amen. (604)536-9664

2004 CHEVY VENTURE, low miles, exc cond, winter tires, clean title, $6000 obo. Call: (604)346-7645

COLIN PATON

S.Surrey: MUST SEE! New, bright, 2 bdrm, 1100+ sf. Nr hosp/frwy. Inste w/d, sec sys, all appls, prkg. $1000. Jan 1. N/S. 604-536-1070

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WHITE ROCK. 1 bdrm. garden entry, ravine view. Suitable for 1 person. Gas f/p, d/w, microwave, stacking w/d, f/s. Off street parking. N/S. N/P. Avail. immed. $925/mo. incl. utils. Call 604-220-0173.

#23 - 15531 - 24 Ave. S. Sry

WHITE ROCK 2 bdrm., 1100 sq. ft., main floor, 4 appl., f/p, nr. schools, beach. $975 mo. Jan. 1. 604-6268425, 604-541-1064 WHITE ROCK. Avail. now. Modern 1 bdrm suite, lrg patio deck with partial ocean view, close to beach. Priv entry, prkg, insuite lndry. ns/np $1050 incl utils. 604-536-6295. WHITE ROCK- Large 1 bdrm suite overlooking Semiahmoo Bay. 3 min walk to beach. Deck, garage prkg, gas f/p, 5 appl. Priv entr. Wireless cable TV & utils incl. $1240/mo. n/s, n/p. Avail. now. (604)536-7336 WHITE ROCK. Lrg 2 bdrm with laundry & gas f/p. Avail now, refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, ns/np. $995. 778-292-1287. WHITE ROCK. Nice & clean 2 bdrm. Fenced yard. N/S, N/P. Avail now. $850/mo + utils. 604-541-0005 White Rock/S.Surr.1,000 sf 2 bdrm, priv entr, W/D, lam flrs, NS/NP, $900 + 1/3 util. Call 604-534-0515. WHITE ROCK, Vidal St/Thrift Ave. 2 bdrm, NS/NP, $950/mth. + utils. Avail immed. Phone 604-721-2013.

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SOUTH SURREY - Brand New 1 bdrm Coach House - w/d, fridge, stove, d/w $850/month incl. utils/cable/ wifi. (2nd Ave & 173 St) call Rick 604-595-1313 S. SURREY luxurious, lrg upper ste 3 bdrms & den, 2 baths, 2 decks, h/w heat, gas f/p, new hrdwd flrs, lrg yard & garage. $1800 utils incl Avail immed. N/S. 604-536-8164. S SURREY / White Rock Bachelor Approx. 800 s/f, bright, clean. NS NP. Avail now $750. 604-835-6000 WHITE ROCK. FULLY furnished 2 large rooms. As new. 180 view. Patio, quiet, private, and prk. NS/NP. $895. Call 604-535-4084. WHITE ROCK - Ocean View, lux. exec. 2 bdrm + den, Lrg deck, garage prkg. 2 blocks to beach. W/D. n/s, n/p. $1700/mo. (604)538-7651 WHITE ROCK, Vidal St/Thrift Ave. 3 bdrm, main flr, 2 baths, dbl gar, 5 appls, near schools/amens, $1600 + utils. Avail now. 604-721-2013.

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WHITE ROCK, new 3 bdrm., 2.5 baths, 5 appl., dble. garage, 1430 sq. ft., nr. schools, shops & trans . $1950 mo. Jan. 1. N/P N/S. 604312-6993

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1986 OLDS Cutlass Ceria 4 door, 4 cyl, 171,000 k, $1,000 in recent work, fresh aircare, excellent $995 OBO 604-376-1678 1987 MUSTANG 4/cyl, auto, good running car! White with grey int. Aircared.$1000/obo. 604-576-1000. 1995 VOLVO 960. Great condition, 136,000 kms, fully powered, auto, 4 door. $4,955. Call 604-533-3351 2003 DODGE SX 2.0. Silver. 4 dr 165 K. Looks great, runs well. wndshld crack.$3200.604-534-7588 2005 FORD FOCUS station wagon auto, 70,000kâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blue, options, clean car $5000 firm. 604-538-4883 2006 FORD Taurus SE, 147,000 km, air, tilt, cruise, AM/FM cassette, power windows/doors. 3.0 V6, silver/gold colour, no rust/dents. $6500. Call Simon 604-535-2501. 2009 FORD FOCUS SES, silver, 39K. 2L auto, O/D. Loaded, leather. Mint. $13,900. 604-536-5427

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

Notice To Creditors And Others ESTATE OF ROBERT LLOYD SHANNON CREDITORS AND OTHERS having claims against the Estate of Robert Lloyd Shannon, formerly of #205 - 1550 Blackwood Street, White Rock, B.C., Deceased, who died on August 31, 2010, are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Administratrix, Eleanor M. North, 936 - 161B Street, Surrey, B.C., V4A 9M8, on or before December 31, 2010 after which date the estateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received.

2006 Dodge Caravan 1 owner 3.3L, auto, p/w p/l a/c new tires/brke/bat. 115k. $9500. 604-590-0692.

2000 NISSAN PATHFINDER SE. Very low kms (125,000). Mint cond. New tires. $9295 obo 604-833-4999

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1997 DODGE CARAVAN - 7 passenger, great condition $1800 obo. 604-518-4705.

Eleanor M. North Administratrix

2000 FORD F350 V10, 82,000km., mint cond. 2 wheel drive. Asking $9500 obo. 604-946-9307 2001 FORD WINDSTAR $3900obo. Loaded, keyless entry seats 7 exc running cond. 147k 604-542-1995 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY silver, exc. cond. 166K, loaded, seats 7, a/c, CD $12,500obo 604-542-1995

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821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1991 MERCEDES SL convertible new trans. last yr, new tires last month, new roof last week. $14,000 firm. Great dependable transportation. Call (604)619-7402 1998 TOYOTA COROLLA LE 4dr auto, gold, 83,000kms, exc cond. $3900. 604-518-9735 1999 SUBARU LEGACY, S/W, AWD, auto. 94,000 kms. Mint cond. $5,995. Maint. rec. 604-782-1641. 2000 MAZDA MILLENIUM, 99,000kms, exc cond. fully loaded. $5500 obo. (604)464-5400 2001 FORD EXPLORER 4 x 4 172k, pw, pdl, Michelin tires, running boards, no accidents, service history $5800 604-328-1883 2002 MAZDA PROTEGE 5. H/back, red, 5/spd manual, fully loaded, 106K, $5700 firm. 604-538-9257. 2002 NISSAN SENTRA GXE-4 dr. auto, 4 cyl. Air, Tilt, Cruise, pw, pdl, c/d, mint. $3950 (604)514-4849 2005 MAZDA 3 Sport GS. Black. 5 spd. 90k. Hatchback, Sunroof. Excellent Condition. $13,000. 604308-8269 2007 MAZDA 5, 87K, $13,000. Very Clean. Newer Michelin Tires. Great family vehicle. 604-209-0803 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA, 4 door sedan, auto, a/c, p/l, CD, 22K, silver, $12,800. Call 604-825-9477.

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0% purchase financing available on select 2010 Kia models for up to 84 months on approved credit (OAC). 0% purchase financing available on all 2010 and 2011 Kia Rio, Rio5 models for up to 84 months on approved credit (OAC). Cash back varies by model and trim. Save up to $6,000 on 2010MY Sedona and 2010MY Borrego models. No Payments Until 2011ĂŽ (90 day payment deferral) applies to purchase financing offers on all new 2010 and 2011 Kia models. No interest will accrue during the first 60 days of the finance contract. After this period interest starts to accrue and the purchaser will repay principal and interest monthly over the term of the contract. 2010 Kia Forte LX, 182 Bi-weekly payments of $96.00 based on the selling price of $15700 over an 84 term @ 0% interest cost of borrowing $0.00 and the residual is $0.00 plus HST includes all incentives OAC, 2011 KIA SOUL 2U,182 biweekly payments of $138.00 based on the selling price of $20245 over a 60/84 term @ 2.9% interest the cost of borrowing is $2068.00 and the residual is $6833.00 plus HST includes all incentives OAC, 2011 KIA Sorento LX, 182 Bi-weekly payments of $175.00 based on the selling price of $26845 over a 60/84 term @ 1.9% interest cost of borrowing is $1711.00 and the residual is $8789.00 plus HST including all incentives OAC, 2011 Kia Forte LX, 182 Bi-Weekly payments of $99.00 based on the selling price of $15575 over a 60/84 term @ 1.9% interest the cost of borrowing is $955.00 and the residual is $4904.00 plus HST includes all incentives OAC, 2010 Kia Forte Koup Ex selling price $15995.00 plus HST, 2010 Kia Soul 4U 5 speed selling price $17888.00 With any purchase of any of the following 2010 Kia Forte LX, 2011 Kia Forte LX, 2010 Kia Forte Koup EX, 2010 Kia Soul 4U 5 speed, 2011 Kia Soul 2U, 2011 Kia Sorento LX receive your choice a $500.00 gift card to Willowbrook Shopping or a free Nano Ipod at time of purchase only some restriction may apply see in-store for details. $500 gas card is available on all 2010/2011 New Kia Rio models. 5 Years of free oil changes is good for 3 oil changes per year if all regular service work is performed at Applewood kia in Surrey.This price is net of all Kia Canada and Applewood Kia incentives and does not apply to financed 2011 Sorento vehicles. This price does not include freight and PDI. These prices do not include taxes, license, fees, paint charges, battery and tire levy or air conditioning levy. These offers are not combinable. All offers include all Credits and manufacturer credits. See dealer for details. These offers ends Dec 12, 2010. Win up to $10,000 towards your purchase or lease of any new 2010/2011 Kia model. No purchase necessary. Contest open to Canadian residents with a valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license who have reached the age of majority in their province of residence. Contest closes January 3rd, 2010. Credit awards are tax inclusive and can only be applied to the purchase or lease of 2010 and 2011 Kia vehicles from dealer stock. Not all awards have the same odds of winning. Must correctly answer a skill testing question. Other restrictions may apply. See dealer for details.

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32cm Artisan non-stick frypan

Metal-utensil safe. 42-1721-8

Reg 74.99

249550

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Sat., Dec. 11

KitchenAid 10-piece cookset

Anodized clad with nonstick exterior. Excellent heat distribution. Dishwasher safe. 42-8589-2 Reg 799.99

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189

Thurs., Dec. 16

Progressive-scan DVD player

64 1/2 PRICE 99

Remote control. 45-2418-0 Reg 29.99

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KitchenAid 18” stainless-steel roaster

Grade I 21’ multi-position ladder

Our strongest ladder. Offers 20+ adjustment positions so you can configure it to whatever type of job you need to do. Heavy-duty rated for up to 250 lbs. 61-1056-6 Reg 389.99

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179

With large meat rack. Mirror polished finish inside and out. Oven safe to 500˚F/260˚C. 42-3877-6 Reg 129.99

10 x 17’ auto storage shelter

Chainlift garage door opener

199 50%

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10” double bevel sliding compound mitre saw 4200 rpm, 15A, 120V, 0-45˚ left and right. Dual sliding rails for cross cut. Sliding fence. 55-6745-2 Reg 399.99

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Introduce children to letters. Soft and washable mat covers up to 23 sq. ft. 50-1970-4 After-sale price 24.99

Two-way LCD remote starter

Keyless entry and trunk release. 6-button, 2-way LCD transmitter. Up to 2200’ range. For automatic and manual transmissions. 34-0745-8 Reg 269.99

5991400 99

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Seven great activities for the young scientist. Includes poster fact sheet. 50-2060-4 After-sale price 74.99

9998 170

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Alpha 26-piece puzzle mat

Smithsonian mega science lab kit

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3/8 and 1/4” drive accessories. Hex keys, wrenches and more. Metric and SAE sockets. Sorry, no rainchecks. 199-1025-4

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Ultra steel 113-pc tool set

½ HP with single remote and wall console. Sorry, no rainchecks. 199-0279-6

2999 45

Features a heavy-duty, all-steel frame, coated to resist peeling, rusting, chipping and corrosion. Includes a triple-layer, advanced-engineered fabric cover. 37-1398-2 Reg 299.99

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CT5.2 treadmill

2.25 CHP motor, speeds up to 10mph, 0-10% incline. 9 programs. set DECT 6.0 4-handset cordless phone 84-0669-0 Reg 1999.99 With answering machine. 69-8010-6 Reg 99.99

Enhanced laser effect

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Cuisinart Forges 15-piece knife set

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