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White Rock police are asking for public help identifying a group of approximately 10 men after an officer was assaulted on Marine Drive last weekend. Staff Sgt. Lesli Roseberry said the officer suffered a broken hand in the scuffle, which occurred around 2:15 a.m. Sunday in the 14900-block of Marine Drive as he was attempting to arrest an intoxicated individual. The man shoved the officer and fled across the street, Roseberry said. The officer pursued, and was struggling to get the subject under control when he noticed a large group of men running toward him, Roseberry said. “One of these males essentially bodychecked my officer, causing him to lose his grip on the original subject, causing him to fall to the ground,” Roseberry said. While the officer was able to right himself, the group surrounded him, Roseberry said. One grabbed the officer’s face; another grabbed him from behind, she said. Managing to free one hand, the officer radioed for assistance and drew his gun. The group, including the original subject, fled. ❝It’s a scary “He obviously feared for situation for his safety, he feared bodily harm,” Roseberry said. “It’s a any officer scary situation for any offi- to face.❞ cer to face.” Staff Sgt. None of the men involved Lesli Roseberry has been identified, and Roseberry is hopeful anyone who witnessed the altercation will come forward. The injured officer has been a Mountie for about three years, she said. In a cast up to his elbow, he is expected to make a full recovery. He will be off-duty “for an extended period of time,” Roseberry said. Asked if the officer made the right decision when he pursued the intoxicated suspect unassisted, Roseberry said such decisions are made “on a dime.” She noted her officer – whom she would not identify – was not working alone, but happened to be alone at the time of the incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact the detachment at 778-593-3600.

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urrey Food Bank continues expected. By that time, the food to grow, and while it’s good bank was well-established. I was that people in need are asked to serve on the board for able to supplement their several years in the late grocery budgets, it’s a 1980s, and learned a lot Frank Bucholtz sign of the times that about how it operated many working people and what the needs were. need to use its services. By that time, it was Back in the early pretty obvious that the 1980s, when the food food bank was here to bank started, it was stay. There were just seen as a short-term too many people who necessity at a time of needed some help. high unemployment, People with babies and high interest rates and small children were a generally unsettled particularly vulnerable. economic situation. In the 1990s, there There were needy people were also economic in Surrey and there were challenges. They weren’t others who wanted to help. as difficult as the early 1980s, As a reporter, I covered the but it all depended on each meetings that led to the food individual’s situation. Surrey was bank’s founding. growing rapidly, with far more In the early days, most of those new immigrants and people who who received help were either moved to Surrey because they on welfare or unemployment could afford the rent. The need benefits. People who were kept growing. working had enough money The same has been the case to get by, although many had in the first decade of the 21st challenges, especially if they were century. While there was paying 20 per cent interest on unbridled economic growth until their mortgages. 2008, rising housing costs have In fact, early recipients had to taken a big bite out of people’s show proof that they were UIC incomes. or welfare recipients in order Many who are working are to get food, and there were also barely getting by. Those who complaints that some working work with homeless people say people were taking advantage of that there are many people one the generosity of others. or two paycheques away from The economic difficulties of the being homeless. early 1980s stretched into 1986 – A recent map displayed by the far longer than most people had food bank shows that people who

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use its services live all over the city, although people in South Surrey and White Rock use the services of Sources White Rock/ South Surrey Food Bank. And there are needy people in that area of Surrey, too, despite what many people think. Surrey Food Bank operates depots in North Delta and Cloverdale, where there are also needy people, but the bulk of clients come to the distribution centre in Whalley. “There is not a single neighbourhood that isn’t represented on the map,” says food bank executive director Marilyn Herrmann. “And when we talk about ‘these are your neighbours,’ food bank clients are not drug-addicted, homeless and lazy people, these are your neighbours that live on your street. We just proved it.” The needs of people who use the food bank don’t begin and end during the Christmas season. This Christmas season, consider giving to one of Surrey’s food banks – and doing so all year long. A couple of extra items in a collection box at the grocery store, or a cheque to the societies that operate the food banks, will go a long way towards making the city a better place for everybody. Frank Bucholtz writes Fridays for the Peace Arch News. He is the editor of the Langley Times.

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First Nation considers fencing entire park

People don’t get it’s our land: SFN Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter

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Shane Blacktopp, with apprentice arbourist Logan Charest, trims trees on Marine Drive Tuesday, after branches sideswiped passing trains. Five trees east of the pier were removed after they blocked engineers’ views.

Fencing originally slated to enclose a portion of Semiahmoo Park may soon restrict access to the entire Marine Drive property, Semiahmoo First Nation officials confirmed this week. “It’s become very clear that people don’t understand it’s our land, and that we need to look after it and protect it and take care of it, and we’re not able to do that without a fence,” band councillor Joanne Charles said this week, six days after announcing 10 acres would be temporarily fenced due to a growing sinkhole first discovered in 2009. “People still aren’t getting the whole respect thing, so the family were disappointed with the actions and so we are getting an estimate at this time for the remainder of the property.” Work to fence off the east side of the park got underway Dec. 15. The now-15-squarefoot sinkhole is believed to be a result of collapsing underground wooden infrastructure. An environmental assessment is hoped to clarify the extent of the problem. Charles said Tuesday that ongoing challenges with irresponsible pet owners had nothing to do with last week’s fence decision. But it is what’s driving recent signage that forbids dogs in the park, and the latest consideration to extend the six-foot-high boundary around the entire 20-acre site. “There is a change of plans because everybody is going over (to the park’s ❝People west side),” she said. still aren’t “That’s an archaeologic getting the sensitive area. There’s whole respect going to be too much thing. ❞ traffic going through.” Charles said she doesn’t Joanne Charles expect a decision this week on extending the fence, or as to whether any of the chain-link structure will be permanent. Park washrooms are expected to remain open. Charles said while the majority of people who have listened to the logic behind the initial fence decision have been understanding, there are those who have expressed opposition.

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One of several signs posted this past week.

Last week, one irate dog owner tore down snow fencing that was erected around the sinkhole itself, Charles said. “She said a lot of negative, racial things to our guys,” Charles said. “Swore up and down and stormed off into the area where she wasn’t allowed to be… ripped the fencing down on her way through.” A few of the new signs prohibiting dogs on the park’s west side have disappeared, and property-line stakes have been pulled up, Charles said, noting the band is paying for the work. Cost of the first fencing phase is about $30,000. Assessments needed to determine the extent of the sinkhole problem will cost “an arm and a leg,” she said. The park is not the only local site that’s experienced sinkholes, Charles noted. She said provincial parks officials told her last week that three sinkholes had been identified at Peace Arch Park, on former reserve land. It is believed a collapsing wooden storm drain may be the root of those sinkholes, Charles said. Charles reiterated safety is paramount in work on the park’s east side. “Somebody could be walking along – kids could be running along – and fall into a hole,” she said. “Until we identify where they’re at… the best thing to do is make sure we don’t have people accessing it that could possibly get hurt. “We need to make sure we’re being conscious for public safety. We need to find out what’s in there.”

15 counts against RCMP constable

Officer charged with trafficking, firearms offences Kevin Diakiw

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A Surrey RCMP officer has been charged with 15 criminal offenses, including breach of trust, possession of property obtained by a crime and trafficking in marijuana. Const. David Clarke, who has been a Mountie for 4½ years, was formally charged late Monday, and made his first appearance in court Tuesday morning. All 15 charges relate to offences that court documents allege took place in Chilliwack. Police were alerted to the activity Oct. 1. “The charges you see today are the result of the determination by Crown counsel that these are the appropriate charges in view of all the circumstances,” said Chief Supt. Fraser MacRae, the officer in charge of Surrey detachment. Clarke has been suspended since the allega-

tions came to light, and will remain so until all of the criminal and internal matters have been dealt with, MacRae said. Clarke is due back in Surrey Provincial Court Jan. 18. It is not the only court matter the traffic constable has been named in this year. In a civil suit filed May 25, Clarke and other officers are accused of conducting an “unreasonable” search “without lawful authorization.” The suit was filed by South Surrey’s Gordon and Jane Bader, after their Delta firearmstraining business and home were searched and family members arrested. Gordon Bader is a retired Vancouver Police officer. In 1988, he started Silvercore Advanced Training Systems, a weapons training facility at 7198 Vantage Way in Delta. The Baders are seeking unspecified com-

pensation for alleged wrongful arrest, false imprisonment, trespass, assault and battery, negligence and malicious prosecution as well as loss of income, humility and distress. This week’s criminal charges against Clarke originated from a public complaint. Surrey RCMP media liaison Cpl. Drew Grainger described such situations as disheartening for other officers. “When we hear allegations like this against one of our members, it’s very disappointing to us,” he said. MacRae noted such allegations are “very rare.” They will be taken seriously, he said. Other charges laid against Clarke Monday include possession of a prohibited firearm, possession of a restricted firearm and possession of prohibited devices. – with files from Dan Ferguson

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Tree clearing tagged as reason for mudslide

Slope unstable: activists Alex Browne Staff Reporter

Local rail watchdogs Brian Lauder of SmartRail and Don Pitcairn of Surrey United Naturists say they believe the most recent mudslide in Ocean Park is only one of several that have impinged on the safety of the BNSF line over the past week and a half. And they believe poor drainage and unauthorized clearing of trees for views has led to the current instability of the slope between Crescent Beach and Ocean Park. “I walked Crescent Rock Beach on Friday and there were about 300 cubic yards of debris on the beach – now there are 500,” Pitcairn said on Monday. “It went from 20 dump trucks of material to 35.” The most recent slide – directly below the 13100-block of 31 Ave – on Dec. 18 led to a 48-hour cancellation of Amtrak Seattle-toVancouver service. Railway public affairs director Gus Melonas said safety inspectors found the slide was two to three feet in depth and 25 feet in length. Freight service had continued during the interruption, but Melonas said safety inspectors decided not to put rail passengers “in harm’s way” while slope stability was still in question. Lauder, whose Crescent Beach home overlooks the BNSF line, wonders what will be done to keep residents out of harm’s way should

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A BNSF excavator clears debris from the tracks in Ocean Park. a slide derail a freight train. “They won’t let the Amtrak go by, but they’ll let a freight train go by with dangerous chemicals,” he said. He said that while the Amtrak suspension was in place this week, he counted nine chlorine cars, two containing sodium hydroxide, and one liquid natural-gas car on a southbound train – not including other cars on which information about contents has been blacked out as an anti-terrorist measure to minimize security risks. But Lauder said the biggest risk is from the soil instability. He said he has heard the composition of the ridge is primarily “packed sand with dirt on top and a lot of underground springs,” and he wonders what the City of Surrey is doing to ensure it is stable.

Residents developing properties in the area, he said, have shown a tendency to clear trees and foliage down the hillside to improve views, as well as install partial drainage pipes that can allow water to well up on the slope rather than run off to the beach. The vibration of up to 16 trains a day, combined with water-saturated soil could be a recipe for disaster, he said. “I don’t feel the city is doing its due diligence,” he said. “Once you cut down trees, you get a fine, sure, but once it’s done it’s too late. Whatever root system was holding the slope in place and sucking in water – and trees suck in a lot of water – is gone.” Requests for comment from Surrey staff and BNSF were unanswered at press time.

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Christmas is exactly what we make it

erry Christmas or Happy Holidays? Why complicate the uncomplicated? Surely it isn’t news to any one that Christmas is – as the name suggests – a Christian festival. But it’s one that Christians – in true Christian spirit – have long been glad to lend to anyone, of any faith, who can find it in their hearts to embrace the sentiment of Peace On Earth, Goodwill To All. If you can’t sign on to that, you must have issues indeed – and a poverty of spirit that has nothing to do with the size of your wallet. Christmas also happens to coincide – as canny, consensus-building early churchmen knew well – with popular pagan celebrations of winter. Most of them were characterized by merrymaking, good fellowship and charity. If you wish, you can celebrate those ideas instead. Christmas is very much what we want to make of it. It can be as miserable, as warm, as commercial or as Christian as we wish. It can manifest itself as a tawdry cornucopia, for sure, but it can also exist in the simplest of blessings. When we express love – and warmth, charity, good fellowship and an awareness of a spirit larger and more luminous than the mundane minutiae of our lives – then we are truly in the spirit of Christmas. And the celebration of that spirit should be more important, and more fundamental, than the words we choose to describe it. Yes, Christmas is an act of faith – just as every human endeavour is an act of faith. The miserliest Scrooge, the driest cynic, the most smug adherent of political correctness – even the most ardent atheist – is only expounding his or her own belief system. Do we wish to carry the banner of possibility or the banner of impossibility? It’s up to each of us to decide. Christmas can be a curse and an inconvenience – if we allow it to be. But it can also be a wonderful lifting of the spirit, a sharing of joy, a reminder of basic values that we could, and should, uphold throughout the year. And that’s why we wish you a Merry Christmas – and happy holidays, too, of course.

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A merry Christmas, despite ye judgment

here’s a Biblical phrase that goes: One emailer labelled me a God-hater. Judge not, that ye be not judged. Another said I should “get lost.” And yet another maintained I had Yet, we all do a lot of it. no idea of the true meaning of The criteria are infinite. Andrew Holota Christmas. Height, weight, breadth of hips, depth of chest, length of leg, No appreciation for heft of bicep, colour of skin, jut Christmas? I happen to like Christmas, of nose and point of gaze. What actually. was said and what was forgotten. Let me describe how it has What was done, and what was not. What is common, and what unfolded in our small family for many years, and then you is different. can judge whether all those And through this complex and condemnations were well often arbitrary process, we rank our fellow man – good, bad and placed. everywhere in between. Much Before Christmas, we write our cheques to our favourite of it is guided and weighted by charities, which support the values and prejudices, faiths homeless and hungry. We put and fears, aspirations and expectations. our bills in the Sally Ann kettles, and the A couple of weeks ago, I wrote firemen’s boots. We gather our contributions for a column poking fun at the various drives, at workplace and school. commercialization of Christmas carols. For weeks ahead, I’ve been making Some of the reader response was decidely judgmental, particularly handmade gifts, in wood and shell and painted art, because I think that often from folks who reasoned that if I the most cherished gifts are the ones railed against being inundated by that come from your hands and heart. Christmas carols in shopping malls, grocery stores, and every other public We decorate our house with boughs place, then it obviously followed I was of fresh-cut cedar and fir and holly, and bring out family heirlooms that have against Christmas, and Christmas trees, been brought from Europe, such as and concerts, and joy, and if you can carvings and handcrafted ornaments. imagine, against Christianity itself. Linda Klitch Publisher

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My mother makes authentic German cookies and cakes. I cook a special Christmas Eve dinner; and we raise a toast to the two fathers who are no longer with us, and are missed even more at this time of year. It is a time of much happiness, and deep sadness. And then, as my wife’s family tradition dictates, the Christmas story is read from the Bible. For many years, it was she who read the passages in German. Now it is my daughter who reads in English the story of how the Christ child came into the world. On Christmas morning we gather by the real Christmas tree, open presents, share hugs, and feel incredibly fortunate to be where we are, enjoying what we have, because we know from personal and family experience, what it is like to have far less, in places that know no peace. Then, we spend the day together, talking and cooking and just being together, eventually sitting down to a traditional roast goose. And yes, through all of that is some Christmas music, because it’s the right time and place. So that, dear defenders of sacred cows, or carols, as the case may be, is the meaning of my meaningless Christmas. May I offer this, in the true spirit of the season, whether you be Christian or Muslim or Sikh or Buddhist, or none of the above: Goodwill among all. Merry Christmas! Andrew Holota is editor of the Abbotsford News.

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Obviously, this is about dogs

Lack of alcohol stats staggering

Editor: Re: Semiahmoo First Nation fences off park, Dec. 17. Does anyone really believe that the Semiahmoo First Nation band has put up a six-foot fence around Semiahmoo Park in response to a concern about a sinkhole? Let’s go back to last summer when band members expressed their anger at dog owners “disrespecting” their property during a religious ceremony, or perhaps when the band opted to remove the children’s playground in their response to combat vandalism. I agree the park needs to be regularly patrolled by the RCMP, and dog owners need to clean up after their pets, but feeding us a line about a sinkhole after erecting a six-foot, permanent structure meant to keep non-band members out is a way of telling others it is “private property” and, as non-band members, we are most certainly not welcome. I only hope that while chaining off access to the beach, the band also removes the footbridge across the river that allows for regular criminal activity. If you’re going to restrict access to your land, do it 100 per cent. R. Walker, White Rock ■ I thought that the fence was not because of the dogs, but because of an apparent sinkhole. Interesting then that today there seems to be fence markers staked around the bandstand side of the park along with “No Dogs Allowed” signs posted everywhere! Obviously this is about dogs. It’s very sad that the ignorance of a few ruin it for the rest of us. The park will be sadly missed by all of the people that walk it daily – dog owners and non-dog owners alike – many of whom have been walking it for over a decade. I expect property values along east Marine Drive will take a further hit too – no beach access, and what an eyesore! I will miss the nature. There is nothing uglier than a big chain-link fence. The city should lease some or all of this land and erect a proper fenced off-leash dog park, like at Blackie Spit in Crescent Beach, with the rest of the park free for everyone to use. And speaking of the poor dogs who will be heartbroken to lose their daily romping grounds, it’s an outrage that taxpayers pay all this money and have nowhere to walk their dog in White Rock. It’s time for the city to step up. G. Strong, White Rock ■ The fencing of Semiahmoo Park is long overdue. It is used as a dog toilet. This is Semiahmoo land deserving of respect in itself, as Campbell River drainage and the site of a graveyard. It is now an area to ruin a pair of shoes or watch a pit bull attack Fluffy. Larry Robinson, White Rock

Editor: Re: New impaired-driving penalties ‘working in White Rock,’ Dec. 17. While we are all grateful for the 20 years Sgt. Roland Pierschke has put in making our society safer, I and most of my peer group feel he is offbase with his desire to completely curtail driving after consumption of any quantity of alcohol. This law was introduced with absolutely no statistics presented to justify a higher than sober driver accident rate by .05 drivers.

When CKNW broadcaster Christy Clark asked the MADD president for statistics, he gave the standard are-you-smarter-than-a-fifth-grader response: “of course everyone knows you are impaired if you drink.” But the issue is whether or not a statistically significant number of accidents are caused by drivers who have consumed one or two drinks compared to non-drinking motorists. Even the head of the Vancouver Police Union stated that they are now wasting their time ticketing drivers who don’t cause accidents and have no time to arrest the more impaired drivers who do. Since ICBC and the police collect these stats but have not offered them to us, we can only conclude the

numbers do not support their case. We suspect these new laws were introduced by the BC Liberals to give the impression they care about driving safety, but were actually implemented to raise massive amounts of cash for local governments. It’s kind of like saying anyone who eats doughnuts is obese, when in fact lots of us can have one or two without gaining any weight. Many of us are wondering why we have let our lawmakers trample our civil rights like this with barely a whimper. As taxpayers, we are the employers, and I don’t recall asking for laws based on fiction. If you actually have stats, please present them for our consideration. Kevin Edge, Surrey

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A gift from the heart Editor: There are many worthy causes to support over the holiday season, but I’d like to raise awareness about one in particular – blood donation. As someone whose child has received blood products, I know firsthand the life-saving power of blood products. I am incredibly grateful that blood was there when we needed it most. On April 14, 2009, we lost control of our lives forever. Aiden was five years old when he was diagnosed with leukemia, and it turned our world upside down. Airlifted from our home in Kelowna to BC Children’s Hospital, a new life with childhood cancer began. Along with a disgusting amount of chemotherapy, Aiden has received

12 blood transfusions. We know that without blood products we would not have our son, who is now in Grade 1 at White Rock Christian Academy. Canadian Blood Services often struggles to get enough donors at its clinics over the holiday season, especially between the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. They need to collect nearly 2,000 donations in B.C. during that time frame this year. Please consider blood donation this holiday season, because you never know when you might need blood one day. I encourage you to call 1-888-2-DONATE to book an appointment. Thank you for your gift. Deb Rogers, Surrey

Editor: Re: Train stop in White Rock an ‘uphill fight,’ Dec. 8. I would appreciate it if those who are working to have Amtrak trains stop in White Rock could provide details about the business benefits. While I have great respect for task force chairman Hardy Staub and others who advocate this, and am in favour of any scheme to bring revenue and betterment to the city, I don’t quite see how having trains stop for a few minutes would do this. Do we expect passengers to detrain and shop? Do we think the trains would provide passenger service between White Rock and Vancouver or Seattle? If so, how would the city share in these fares? Would access to the pier be unduly limited during the stops? What about parking? This is already a scarce and contentious issue on the beach area. Long-term parking for travellers would be problematic. What about the hopes of some that the tracks be relocated and replaced by a hiking/biking trail from the Peace Arch to Crescent Beach? Perhaps this newspaper and the Business Improvement Association could provide information about how the millions of dollars mentioned would be generated, cost estimates and who would have to make the necessary decisions. Details of this nature may generate more enthusiasm for the project and influence decision makers to act. W.R. Nobes, White Rock

So what if my faith is wrong Editor: Why are atheists so concerned about undermining people’s belief in God? They apparently believe science and religion don’t mix, but one of the greatest scientists, Albert Einstein, said the more he learned about science the more he believed in God. I have a very simple philosophy. I believe in God and live accordingly. And if I’m wrong, so what? But what if you are wrong? Think about it. H.A. Friesen, Surrey

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Coleman brings ‘machine’ to Falcon’s leadership bid Coleman had a campaign-style video and iPhone app out in OctoPublic Safety Minister Rich Cole- ber, soon after Premier Gordon man – for a time considered the Campbell said he would step down, best organized contender for the and was rated by many pundits as B.C. Liberal leadership – is now the likely candidate to beat. backing Ocean Park resi“I did have quite a dent Kevin Falcon’s bid. machine,” Coleman said, “We need a leader that adding he had assembled is going to be able to a team, money and a keep their eye on the social-media strategy to ball fiscally, with regards power his own bid before to the budget of the deciding not to run. government, but more “A lot of those folks will importantly on the crebe over and are already ation of jobs and making over helping Kevin’s sure our tax system is Rich Coleman campaign.” competitive,” Coleman Falcon, who now also told reporters in downhas an iPhone app availtown Vancouver with able, said he was honFalcon, the former minoured Coleman was ister of health, Wednescoming on board and day morning. credited his leadership The solicitor-general on housing initiatives. said the party has five The endorsement gives good candidates, but Falcon the support of 13 said the key factors for sitting MLAs, bringing him were candidates him back to even footing that would deliver a with George Abbott. Kevin Falcon strong fiscal conservaFalcon launched his tive approach to protect campaign with support the finances of future generations from MLAs Iain Black (Port while keeping the party’s centre- Moody-Coquitlam), Stephanie right political coalition together. Cadieux (Surrey-Panorama), Ron “He can do the job,” Coleman Cantelon (Parksville-Qualicum), said of Falcon. “I am proud to Dave S. Hayer (Surrey-Tynebecome a supporter.” head), Douglas Horne (CoquitJeff Nagel Black Press

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Christmases past help shed light ‘T colourful and sparkling here is a crack in decorations with an angel everything, that’s sitting perilously on how the April Lewis top. light gets in.” Canadian poet Aromatic baking in the oven and the Leonard Cohen’s cacophonous sounds words reflect the of a noisy, lovingly hope inherent in a dysfunctional family blue Christmas. gathered around the Zoomers know all dining table. about cracks, as this With the relentless, season often reminds mock frivolity this us of the plethora of losses we have time of year suggests and the incessant experienced in our refrains of ubiquitous lives such as the death saccharine songs of a loved one, the assaulting our senses, end of a marriage or children leaving home. Loves it is hard to feel jolly when one is grieving or reminiscing lost and those which were about Christmases long gone. unrequited. Regrets. I am reminded of another And happy memories of Christmas past… a Christmas Christmases past. which took place over fifty A first married Christmas years ago. A little girl in when love was as fresh as the another time, another place. newly fallen snow. A seven-year-old with long A Christmas when young children giggled under the braids and crooked bangs and a missing front tooth. covers and snuck out of their A Christmas dinner of goose beds hoping to spot Santa. and duck is long over. Santa A tree resplendent with

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has come and gone. The sleigh ride, the angels in the snow and the snowball fight are but a memory as she struggles for sleep. Her tummy is rumbling, the nausea becomes worse and her head is spinning. In the darkness of her bedroom, her Christmas ends with a moan and a flood of projectile vomit. She hears familiar footsteps and a reassuring voice of her dad who comforts her. “There, there, Daddy’s here… everything will be all right.” She feels better already, safe and nurtured in his loving arms, oblivious to the chaos she has caused. It’s easy to dwell on the nostalgia of past Christmases and exalt them in our memories. But Zoomers, we can and we will let the light in. If you are still breathing and have a pulse, be grateful. If there is at least one person who cares for you, be thankful. If you can laugh at

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Christmas dinner offers more than just a meal Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter

A Christmas tradition of turkey with a side of friendship was made extra special this year for guests to St. John Presbyterian’s Lunch Hut. For the first time in nearly 20 years, attendees also received gift bags to take home, stuffed with goodies such as socks, personal care items and sweets – all either donated or purchased with donated cash. “It was a real treat,” said Phyllis Dekkers, the church’s outreach ministry convenor. “I think everybody was pretty happy.” More than 100 people turned out for the Dec. 17 Christmas dinner, which was organized by Kelley Beazely, whose

mother started the Lunch Hut. In its early days, Lunch Hut volunteers served a small gathering of people a choice of soup and sandwich every Friday. In recent years, between 125 and 150 of the free meals are served every week, Dekkers said. A turkey dinner is offered every December, usually on the Friday before Christmas. Easter and Thanksgiving are also special meals. Dekkers said organizers had hoped to fill 125 gift bags for the dinner guests, but generosity of the church’s congregation and the community enabled much more. “We have been blown away,” she said.

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Peace Arch News Friday, December 24, 2010

CITY NEWS HOLIDAY COLLECTION SCHEDULE White Rock City Hall will be closed on Monday, December 27, and Tuesday, December 28 for Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Garbage, recycling and yard waste collection will be scheduled as follows: Garbage and Recycling Single-family homes with garbage and recycling collection normally scheduled for Tuesday, December 28 will take place on Wednesday, December 29. Collection normally scheduled for non-effected days will remain unchanged. Multi-Family Dwellings/Commercial (7+ Units with Bin Collection) Multi-family/commercial garbage and recycling collection normally scheduled for Monday, December 27 will take place on Wednesday, December 29.

HOLIDAY HOURS Please note the following special hours will be in affect at City Hall and other City facilities (including the Operations Building, Kent Street Activity Centre and Centennial Park Leisure Centre office) during the holidays. December 24 December 27 December 28 December 31 January 3

8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. CLOSED CLOSED 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. CLOSED

White Rock Library Hours will be as follows: December 24 December 25 - 28 December 31 January 1 - 3

10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. CLOSED 10:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m. CLOSED

Yard Waste Yard waste collection normally scheduled for Monday, December 27 will take place on Wednesday, December 29. Need More Information? We can assist you with any questions you might have about our solid waste programs. Please contact the Engineering and Municipal Operations Department at 604.541.2181 or visit us online at www.city.whiterock.bc.ca.

DEVELOPER INFORMATION MEETING Ankenman Associates Architects invites the public to an Open House regarding an application for rezoning 14968 Beachview Avenue to allow for the construction of a triplex. The intention is to follow the zoning requirements for a duplex but allow an additional unit. At the open house there will be a display outlining the details of the proposed development. Meeting Date: Thursday January 6, 2011 Time: 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Location: Centennial Park Leisure Centre at 14500 North Bluff Rd, White Rock For more information, please contact Mark Lesack at 604.536.1600 ext 112 or email markl@aaai.bc.ca

HOLIDAY BREAK SKATES Spend this holiday break on skates at Centennial Arena! From December 20 – January 3, admission is only $2.50! Family Skate is from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. daily. Stick and Puck Hockey* runs from 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. daily. Enjoy a different theme each day.

2011 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE Mark your calendars! The 2011 Council meeting schedule has been established. Regular Council meetings will be held on the following dates: January 10 and 24 February 7 and 21 March 7 and 21 April 4 and 18 May 9 and 30 June 20 and 27

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Sunday, January 2, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Centennial Arena Parking Lot, 14600 North Bluff Road, White Rock Join the White Rock Firefighters for their annual Christmas Tree Chipping with all donations going to help local charities. For more information, please contact the City of White Rock Fire & Rescue Department at 604.541.2121. Special thanks to Tall Timber Tree Services, BFI Waste Systems and the Vancouver Landfill. CU

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Friday, December 24, 2010 Peace Arch News

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■ New Year’s Eve at the Elks Lodge, 1469 George St. Music by Rick Leather. Members, $12; nonmembers, $15. Info, 604538-4016. ■ New Year’s Eve Dance Party at Semiahmoo Fish and Game Club, 1284 184 St., Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. Tickets, $25. Phone Susan at 604-541-7630. ■ 40+ Singles New Years Eve Party Dance Dec. 31 at Star of the Sea Hall, 15262 Pacific Ave. $65 includes dance and dinner, midnight champagne, latenight buffet, snacks, refreshments and party favours. $55 without dinner from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Live band from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. 604-535-1388.

Saturday

■ 17th annual Robert Burns Dinner – Meet Burns at Mercat Square – hosted by the Tam O’Shanter Dancers, Jan. 22 at 5:30 p.m. at Star of the Sea Hall, 15262 Pacific Ave. $52. Info, 604536-7660.

Sunday

■ Christmas Tree Chip Jan. 2 at Centennial Arena, 14600 North Bluff Rd., from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hosted by White Rock Firefighters. Proceeds benefit charity.

meeting Jan. 18 for professionals from financial and estate planning fields, featuring presentation on US Estate Tax and Cross Border Issues. Held from 5:45 to 8:30 p.m. at Eaglequest Golf Centre, 7778 152 St. Cost, $30 first for time; $55 thereafter. RSVP to ldaschuk@telus.net

Wednesday

■ Clothing Swap Party Jan. 26 at 7:30 p.m. at Roxy’s by the Beach, 15565 Marine Dr. Swap unwanted women’s clothing, shoes and accessories in good condition. All unclaimed clothing will be donated to charity. 778-960-0319.

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The Soul of the World multicultural choir – under the direction of Heidi McCurdy – performs at Alexandra Neigbourhood House’s 28th annual Community Christmas Dinner on Dec 15.

benefit Grade 7 students’ year-end camp. ■ White Rock E&E Language Academy, 2265 152 St., starting Jan. 3 new term registration for all grades and levels. After-school courses: Simplified Mandarin, Wednesday and Saturday; English R&W and Math,

Friday. 604-288-8832, 604634-2044 or info.eela@ gmail.com ■ BC Parkinson Society, White Rock and South Surrey group, meeting Jan. 10 at 1:30 p.m. at Christina Place in White Rock, for those living with Parkinson disease, family and/or caregivers.

Tuesday ■ VACC Surrey/White Rock committee bicycle route/sign planning meeting Jan. 4 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Newton Seniors Centre, 13775 70 Ave. For info on topics of discussion, visit www. vacc.bc.ca or email

surreywhiterock@vacc. bc.ca ■ White Rock and District Garden Club welcomes new members to its next meeting Jan. 11 at Cranley Hall, 2141 Cranley Dr. Info, 604-5380496. ■ Fraser Valley Estate Planning Council dinner

Thursday

■ Soitsfun! Singles Social Dancing Thursdays starting Jan. 13 for ages 25 to 60 at RCL, 2643 128 St. Lesson: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dancing: 8:30-11:30 p.m.

Children/youth

■ Air Cadets 907 Squadron RCAC parades 6:30 p.m. Mondays at the Emmanuel Church, 17029 16 Ave. Leadership, citizenship and aviation

training for youth 12-18 years. 604-538-4018. ■ Boredom Busters on selected Friday evenings at Semiahmoo Family Place, 13-15515 24 Ave., for dinner, a movie and a jump on the new bouncy castle. Visit www. semiahmoofamilyplace. com for a calendar. ■ First United Church, 15385 Semiahmoo Ave., is offering a free youth program (ages eight to 12). To register, call 604531-4850. ■ Foundation Youth Drop-in: A place for teens (13 to 19 years old) to hang out and play Rock Band, basketball or air hockey, grab some food and a mocha, and have some fun. Held every Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. Info, 604-531-7314, sanoel@shawlink.ca or www.whiterocksa.ca ■ Glorious Chinese Church children’s club – with games, songs, food and fun for the whole family – Fridays at 1480 George St. between 4 and 6 p.m. Parenting group, and youth and family programs also offered. All welcome. Info, 604-3031976 or 778-878-6699.

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Monday

■ Christmas Tree Chipping and Holiday Bottle Disposal Jan. 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Crescent Park Elementary, 2440 128 St. By donation. Proceeds

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Polar Bear Swim began on friendly challenge T he White Rock Polar Bear Swim draws hundreds of hardy people to White Rock beach every New Year’s

Day. In recent years, Denise Stevenson, Dixie Kerr and Carolyn Breen Crosby met with us to reminisce about the origins of the swim. The event began as a spontaneous challenge between friends at a New Year’s Eve party in 1970. The next morning, Jan. 1, 1971, Rod Kerr, Clare Breen, Denise Stevenson, Crystal Loewen, Robyn Miller and Vi Skakum, dressed in outlandish costumes, ran around the block to warm up, then plunged into the water off the end of the pier. “When they came out of the water they looked like lobsters. The Lorraine and Hugh Ellenwood wives were worried that their husbands would have heart attacks and sink, and no one would be able to get them out of the water,” Carolyn remembered. The next year, the same group organized the swim as a fundraiser to build an indoor pool. Beginning what would become an annual task, Dixie telephoned fire Chief Fred Phillips to remind him to be on hand with the resuscitator. “I don’t know how I found him every year at midnight, but I always did, and he would say, ‘Yeah, I know’ as soon as he heard my voice.” Another added feature was a roaring

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White Rock’s Polar Bear Swim – the brainchild of (above right) Carolyn Breen Crosby, Denise Stevenson and Dixie Kerr, among others – attracts large crowds to Semiahmoo Bay. Rod Kerr (right) and son Dan warm up after the swim in a 1977 Peace Arch News photo. beach fire. “I’m crediting Don Miller and Rai Howlett,” said Denise. Over the years the event has gained momentum with the support of the Lions Club, and today it draws close to 500 people. Denise summed it up this way, “You know, it’s not only the fun of the initial swim, but the fun of talking about it through the year. The memories… it’s ongoing, and I just love to say that I’m one of the founding members of the White Rock Polar Bear Swim.” Long before the White Rock Polar Bear Swim was organized, local resident Wilfred Aukland Atwell was known as Mr. Polar Bear. A great believer in the curative powers

of salt water, Atwell swam in the ocean every day of the year, missing only Jan. 1, 1956 because of logs in the bay. In 1958 he encouraged the formation of a local Polar Bear Club, and even though he did not live to see the club formed, his legacy spurs on the hardy folk willing to test the frigid waters of Semiahmoo Bay.

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The 41st annual Polar Bear Swim, hosted by the Peace Arch Monarch Lions, will be held Jan. 1 at noon by the white rock on White Rock Beach. Registration starts at 10:30 a.m., and is free. Donations accepted

for St. John Ambulance and Semiahmoo Peninsula Marine Group. The Peninsula’s best-known motherand-son historians, Lorraine and Hugh Ellenwood, are dedicated to preserving local history through the White Rock Museum & Archives. For more, call 604-541-2222 or email whiterockarchives@telus.net

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assistance the foundation provides – and championed – for the best part of two decades, as he climbed to young artists – in spite of to the top in Europe, has even draconian, wrongheaded and become a person of note as far arbitrary obstacles imposed by as the CBC and Canadian Opera the B.C. Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch (the power News are concerned. this sour bureaucracy continues His compact with local arts supporters – and the to wield over support foundation in particular Ryan is quick to for artistic expression – is simple. acknowledge his in this province is Ryan remembers debt to his early one of the enduring absurdities of our a time when he supporters. was simply a young system of government). guitarist who had just, But Ryan is quick to acknowledge his debt to his early accidentally, discovered his tenor voice after taking a sight-singing supporters – and thus the recent benefit was just another example course at Douglas College to improve his reading. of his willingness to give back. To transform the raw evidence It’s a motive that could also be read in the talent assembled of talent into a viable singing for the concert, in which he career took the support of many in this community, much of it and his wife, soprano Viviana channelled through the grant di Carlo (nee Passalaqua), their

favourite B.C. accompanist David Boothroyd, and master of ceremonies George Zukerman were joined by pianist Caleb Robinson (a Grade 12 student at Semiahmoo Secondary) and the young artists of Carla and Harold Birston’s Semiahmoo Strings Orchestra. The stunning maturity of the latter was apparent from the first notes of the concert, the overture from Handel’s Messiah, in which the well achieved textures of Baroque harmony and sheer accuracy of playing and intonation once again belied the ensemble’s tender years. Subsequent pieces, including the romanticism of Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings and their accompaniment to Wagner’s � see page 34

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� from page 33 rousing – climax of Malotte’s setting of The Lord’s Prayer song Traume – like all of their in which we were treated to work in the concert, artfully the full electric force of his arranged by cellist Harold voice in the upper register; a Birston – merely reinforced truly goose-pimple-inspiring the impression of orchestral moment. excellence throughout the Di Carlo, too, in all her evening. solos – but particularly the Ryan – although he has aformentioned Traume – worked with the Strings demonstrated she has also before, the last time in a rare become a force to be reckoned homecoming concert in early with. 2007 – was clearly impressed In addition to her warmth anew, allowing him a very of tone, the award-winning comfortable entrance into and increasingly busy Italianthe proceedings with two born soprano revealed new Messiah excerpts backed by the dimensions of technical skill, ensemble (Comfort Ye…, Every as well as her mastery of the Valley…). German language. A Christmas-themed concert Boothroyd’s accompaniments, with such warm-and-fuzzy as always, combined both classics as the Schubert and Bach/Gounod Ave Marias and Alex Browne photo accuracy and artistic sensitivity – no surprise that Ryan and Adam’s O Holy Night is not the Lance Ryan signs autographs after ideal showcase for operatic his recent White Rock performance. Di Carlo request his services whenever they return to B.C. fireworks. But, in many ways, the surprise of the evening But the leaner, but certainly not meaner, Ryan was the other pianist, Robinson. abundantly demonstrated for the hometown His work was notable for a level of confidence crowd the qualities that have made the extraordinary for such a young player, international opera world sit up and take notice. particularly his willingness to take ownership of If a certain gentleness that characterized Ryan’s his material – as in his eccentric, dramatic but early local performances has been lost in favour ultimately compelling interpretation of Schubert’s of a take-no-prisoners professionalism, his voice Klavierstucke D.946. is ever more skilfully placed and his considerable Robinson’s performances of Chopin’s Etude (Op. resources ever more carefully managed. It is clear he has the looks, charisma and stamina 10, No. 3, E major) and Debussy’s Arabesque No. 1, while more conventionally pitched in the romantic to be the convincing eye of the grand operatic genre, had a musicality and charm that matched hurricane, and his impressive judgment can be the relaxed assurance of his spoken introductions. read in a vocal tone that can be robust, tenderly His performance suggested that he – like Ryan caressing and accurately on target in the most before him – is a young man whose progress will powerful passages. bear watching in future. And there were times, as in the rising – and

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Band brings festive cheer White Rock Christian Academy’s junior and senior jazz bands brought Christmas music and cheer to residents of Kiwanis Park Place on Dec. 18 for a special concert directed by band teacher Gord McLeod. Seasonal favourites with a swinging touch were followed by sandwiches, cookies and conversation between residents and the young musicians, McLeod said. “It’s important for our kids to go into the community and share their music,” he said. “As a school, we strongly believe in reaching out and touching the lives of those around us in a meaningful way.” But the musicians benefited almost as much as the audience,

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Alice in Wonderland offers great family fun

The comforts of tradition Review by Alex Browne

It may not be exactly as Lewis Carroll intended, but the Royal Canadian Theatre Company’s Alice In Wonderland (Surrey Arts Centre mainstage, to Jan. 2) is definitely enjoyable, familyfriendly Christmas fun. It’s also the nearest thing to a traditional English pantomime you’re likely to find in a local season where – all the hard work of talented performers notwithstanding – the tendency has been to obliterate the traditional recipe. For those seeking holiday jollies, settling in with the current RCTC offering, written and directed by Ellie King, is a warm and comfortable experience; akin to filling up on the expected, but well-done, turkey with all the trimmings, rather than nervously sampling a dish of roast emu with sushi and a side of fries. Good sets, fine costumes and a pleasant cast and chorus add to a show in which the sense of family is as strong on stage as in the audience – not just from the familiar faces but also from the range of ages, right down to the tiniest scene-stealing tots (and King has taken care to place the latter front and centre). She and her husband – ace keyboardist and musical director Geoff King – have also composed

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some agreeable new tunes (Alice Alone, Have A Cup Of Tea, Tap Dancing On A Rainbow) which are well performed by the cast and certainly worthy of reprise in future pantos. Two of the strongest performances are in the framing roles of Red Demon (James King) and Blue Fairy (Wendy Bollard). The junior King’s booming voice, villain’s laugh and jovial sense of evil grow more effective with every year. Bollard’s sense of fun and decision to deliver her dialogue in Scots brogue make her fairy a memorable one, and her highland dancing adds to a strong duet with King on Loch Lomond. Crystal Weltzin’s Alice is suitably perky and feisty and not too ‘grown-up’ in concept for the kiddies; Amanda Ram’s Prince Albert the White is pure English pantomime from bobbed wig to fishnetted gams, with a sense of the ridiculous for good measure. Also pure pantomime is Alan Cedargreen’s endearingly scatterbrained and ludicrous Dame Patti Cake, while Kaitlin Sandwell makes a conscientious White Rabbit, and Shara Nixon offers fine support as the Duchess. Michael Roberds’ Mad Hatter, Michael Charrois’ March Hare and Jacqueline Becher’s

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…on the Semiahmoo Peninsula

After years on the ice Tyler and Brandon Morley are relishing the opportunity to finally play together

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Unlike most siblings, siblin who spend more time bickering with each other than actually getting along, Tyler and Brandon Morley insist that there was very little of that brothe brother-on-brother hostility growing up in Burnaby. Not that many fights figh – that either cared to mention, mention anyway – and, rarer, not much perhaps rarer competition between the competitio pair, either. eith “We w weren’t too competitive, really. comp mean, we usually I mea would wou try to do better than be tthe other, but we’d also be w ssupportive and try tr to give the other one tips, ot stuff stu like that,” said Brandon, who, 16, is three years at 16 younger than older young brother Tyler. broth “We’ve “We always been pretty supportive of each ot other.” And though the th has always been support h wasn’t until this there, it wa season that the duo have actually been bee able to play together, as forwards with the Surrey Eagles. Tyler, the Eagles captain this year, iis in his third year with the B.C. Hockey League te team – and he’ll play here next season, too, befor before heading off Merrimack College to Merrim – while Brandon Br is a rookie, hav having joined the team fr from the Major Midget League. Le Brandon, a thirdBrandon round pick of the Western Hockey H League’s Kamloops Blazers, had the opport opportunity to go hockey the major-junior major-j route, but d decided instead to follow in his brother’s footsteps in South Surrey.

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“It was a tough decision, but I just thought this would be a better fit for me,” said Brandon. “This is the first year where we’ve ever been eligible to play together. Growing up, I always watched Tyler play – I came to a lot of Eagles games last year, too – and to be on the same team is pretty special.” Like Tyler – who made his university commitment last season – Brandon will also eventually head to Merrimack College; he committed to the NCAA program but won’t head there for a few more years, at least. After next season in Surrey, when Tyler leaves, the pair’s college careers will likely overlap for two more seasons at Merrimack, an NCAA school in North Andover, Mass. “It’s been an unreal experience so far, and then to hopefully have two years of college hockey, ❝We’ve too, that’s going to be always something else,” said been pretty Tyler, after Eagles supportive practice Thursday afternoon. of each “It was totally 100 per cent Brandon’s other.❞ decision (to sign with Brandon Merrimack). He had Morley the opportunity to meet the coach this summer, when he came to visit me, and I think that helped (Brandon) make up his mind.” Playing on the same team – and being ticketed for the same college – has been a boon for their parents, too. “My parents love it. They only have to commute to one game, and when we’re in college they’ll only have to travel to one school to visit us,” said Brandon, who still lives at his family’s Burnaby home, as does Tyler. As an older brother, but also team captain, Tyler has been performing a balancing act of sorts this season – trying to help out Brandon as best he can while also providing leadership for the rest of the team. “I try to treat him as an equal, just like any other guy on the team, but definitely, when stuff goes down on the ice, that (familial) instinct kind of kicks in a little bit,” Tyler said. “It’s been a new experience for me, being the captain and sort of trying to take him under my wing a little bit, but � see page 42

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Play similar styles ďż˝ from page 39 I remember what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like being the youngest guy on the team. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In my first year, it was hard coming into a situation like that. But I had a great captain that year, Ilan Cumberbirch, who made it easierâ&#x20AC;Ś Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m just trying to do the exact same thing now that Ilan did for me.â&#x20AC;? For his part, Brandon said he has never once felt as though he was tagging along on his big brotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No, the guys were great right away when I came here. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve felt like part of the team since Day 1,â&#x20AC;? he said. With near-identical skill sets and frames â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tyler is five-footeight and 170 pounds; Brandon is five-nine and 160 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve both been used in a variety of roles for the Eagles this year. In fact, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re both so versatile, Erhart admits he sometimes waffles about how to employ them: Are they penalty-killers or offensive players? Do you play them together or apart? What about the power play? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a nice problem to have, as a coach,â&#x20AC;?

said Erhart. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s probably a stereotype because theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re brothers, but they really do play the same way â&#x20AC;&#x201C; high energy, both give it all every day in practice. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They can play in a bunch of different situations, because of their work ethic and skill, and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve both got bright futures ahead of them, both on the ice and as people.â&#x20AC;? In 26 games this season, Tyler, who has missed a handful of games due to injury, has 20 points, while Brandon has six goals and 15 points in 34 contests. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve found instant chemistry on the ice, in the instances Erhart has played them on the same line. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every time we play together, it seems like something happens â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a goal or whatever, something seems to go right for us,â&#x20AC;? Tyler said, adding that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve bonded off the ice, too. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nice on those rides home, we just (talk)â&#x20AC;Ś weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve definitely got a lot closer this season. We were pretty close before, but not like we are now.â&#x20AC;?

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CAMPBELL, John Arthur Nov. 17, 1931 - Dec. 14, 2010 It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the loss of our dearly loved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather, John Arthur Campbell, who passed away on the morning of December 14th, 2010. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Evelynne and his Children: Joy, Clayton, Karyn and Tony, Gwen, Penny and all his grandchildren; As well as many friends and neighbours whom he worked with for 20 years. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on: Sunday January 9th, 2011 at 2:00pm at the White Rock Community Centre in Hall “B” Located at 15154 Russell Ave, White Rock. Donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society in his name.

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OBITUARIES LLOYD, Margaret Jones

Margaret passed away on December 13, 2010 at the age of 84. She is predeceased by her husband of 61 years, John Andrew Lloyd. She is dearly missed by her children, George and his wife Julie, Ken and his wife Kate, Andrea and her husband John, Susan and her husband Ron, daughter Karen, and by her grandchildren Drew, Ali, Sarah, Zoe, John, Seamus, Megan, Molly, David, Jordan, Brendan and Jason. Margaret and Andy met at a dance in Stillwater B.C. where she taught in a one room schoolhouse. Upon Andy’s graduation from University, the couple moved to Vancouver, where they married and began a family. Margaret was an artist. She began her art career in high school in B.C. and continued to paint during her child-raising years in Ontario. Margaret found the life of a housewife boring and found creative outlets in sewing elaborate Halloween costumes, colourful square dance dresses and in abstract painting. She joined the Etobicoke Arts Group where she taught children’s art classes. After success in a number of juried art shows at the Canadian National Exhibition she took the plunge and enrolled in the fine art program at Sheridan College. Upon graduation, she was awarded the Governors medal for her achievements. Margaret’s visual arts interest kept expanding. She became a printmaker and later a collage artist making her own paper and using her etchings in collage. Upon moving back to B.C., she became a member of the Federation of Canadian Artists after entries in many successful juried shows & exhibits. In her later years, Margaret enjoyed volunteering at Semiahmoo House. Andy & Margaret were often seen in each other’s arms as they square danced, round danced, and jazz danced together in and around White Rock. Our deepest gratitude to the outstanding staff at Deltaview Life Enrichment Centre for their exceptional care of our mother. A private celebration of her life will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Semiahmoo House or the Canadian Diabetes Foundation.

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BERNESE Mountain Dog Pups. Incredible blood line. Show/pet. 99% house trained. Call 604-7400832 or 604-740-2986.

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BULL MASTIFF X SHEPHERD pups, ready to go. $500. each. 604556-6149. No Sunday calls. CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 856-4866 CHIHUAHUA puppy, male, 12 weeks, very tiny, $550. Call (604)794-7347 CKC Reg. soft coated Wheaton terrier pups, hypo-allergenic. Guarntd. Vet ✓ $1,000. Call 604-533-8992 GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS Ho Ho Ho, only 1 boys left! working line $650 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602 MALTESE PUPS: 2 males, 7/mo old, trained, family raised, vet chkd, shots, $500. 604-464-5077. MINI SCHNAUZER pups, 1st shots, dewormed, tails docked vet ✓ $750/ea. Call 604-657-2915. MULTI-POO pups mom Multi-poo dad Poodle. Beaut 2 male blk, 2 fem 1 blk, 1 white w/blk $500ea. 604-720-2727 or sobstyl@shaw.ca NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! www.856-dogs.com or call: 604856-3647. POMERIAN Teacup loving babies + mom, 1st shots, wormed, dew claws done $650 + (604)581-2544 POM PUPPIES 1 females, 1 male, white & gold. 9 wks old. $350. (604)462-8027 or 604-506-6413 SAVANNAH Cats & kittens for sale $500 & up. All shots & dewormed. Call: (604)576-4402. TINY POM Pups, 1M 1F Shots, Dewormed. Puppy Pkg. Ready to go $800. 604-850-4635

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 506

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

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

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AUCTIONS

Antique & Collectible Sale Mon. Dec. 27th VIEW: Day of Sale Consignments Welcome We are closed Fri., Sat & Sun Central Auction, 20560 Langley Bypass 604-534-8322 www.centralauction.com

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UNDER $100

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS COLLECTORS SAXOPHONES Soprano Buecher Silver 80 yrs old, excellent condition $3000. Baritone Saxophone 1926 Silver CM Conn Ltd, all original $2700. Call 604534-2997

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SPORTING GOODS

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

REAL ESTATE 627

HOMES WANTED WE BUY HOUSES

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

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS NEW DELUXE modular home $169,900. Rent or buy strata pad. Glenbrook. Chuck 604-830-1960

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MORTGAGES

BANK ON US! Mortgages for purchases, renos, debt consolidation, foreclosure. Bank rates. Many alternative lending programs.Let Dave Fitzpatrick, your Mortgage Warrior, simplify the process!1-888-711-8818 dave@mountaincitymortgage.ca

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

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RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

ENTERTAINMENT UNIT, teak coloured wood, 60x24x28, 3 drawer, 4 shelves, $50. Ph: (604)538-3237

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FUEL

BEST FIREWOOD 32nd Season & 37,000 Cust Deliv. Fully Seas. Maple, Birch, Alder 604-582-7095

560

MISC. FOR SALE

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

SUNNY WHITE ROCK QUIET BUILDING

Large bright Bachelor Penthouse with view $995/mo. 1 Bdrm $875. Avail now. Incl Heat, H/Water, Prkg & Cable. 604-209-2004 or 604-842-2916

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

APARTMENT/CONDO

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WHITE ROCK Quiet, well kept building. Hot water included. Close to shops, bus, hospital. N/P.

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QUALITY APARTMENT RENTALS IN WHITE ROCK

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. $1095/mo. (604)541-1313

These are condo-like building with breath taking views. This property is surrounded by impressive landscaping; Close to shopping and schools. Some suites with ocean views; Indoor & outdoor parking. Bach, one bedroom and two bedroom suites available. For more information and viewing

RENTALS: These listings cover all types of rentals from apartments, condos, office space, houseboats and vacation homes. So if you’re in the market to rent, or looking for a roommate, start here. Call bcclassified.com 604.575.5555

Professionally Managed By Gateway Property Management

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, newly reno’d, quiet bldg. incl heat/h.watr, prk, D/W. Avail Jan. 15. Sorry no pets. $950. Phone (604) 538-8408.

WHITE ROCK 3 Bdrm, 2 bath, expertly reno’d, D/W, lrg closet, hrdwd, $1350/mo 1 Bdrm, 1 bath, hrdwd, $840/mo Close to amenities. Adult Inspired Building, crime free multi-housing N/S, N/P. Call:

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HOMES FOR RENT

CRESCENT BEACH Jan 15-Apr 30 Large, furnished, beachfront house. $1500/mo + elec. Ph(604)263-8220

WHITE ROCK. Also 3rd flr ocean view 1 bdrm $850. Avail immed. Clean quiet, adult oriented bldg. 1 yr lease. $100 move-in bonus. NS/NP Incl. h/w. 604-560-9841.

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

Call Now! 604-536-0220 or email: info@rentinfo.ca WHITE ROCK 15592 Columbia Ave. Up & down duplex. Top Flr-$1300/mo. Main Floor $900/mo. n/p. n/s. $2200 for both or can be rented sep. 604-779-8579

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 by Semiahmoo Mall. Bright 2 bdrm. Heat & hw incl. Private patio. Secure parking. Pool $1150 Jan 1st. 604-596-5108

Heat, hot water, & light included

Serving White Rock, S. Surrey, Surrey, Langley, Delta, Ladner & Tsawwassen, Steveston, New West & Coquitlam

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

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

OCEAN PARK 12774-14B Ave 3 bd 1.5 bths, 5 appli. Sm pet OK. Feb 1. Min 1 yr, $1700/mo. 604-535-3412 SOUTH SURREY, spacious 6 bed, 4 bath in 2 yr old home (could be 4 bed + 2 bed suite). Stainless steel appl, dbl attch garage, lrg driveway. drive by #15 3495 147A Street, Surrey. email wendyinc@telus.net or call 604-644-2807 S.SURREY 2 bdrm rancher on acreage, 24/140. Lrg liv/rm & F/P. Avail immed. $1000. 778-222-5438 WHITE ROCK 1st week Free! 2000 s/f totally reno’d 4Bd 3Ba 2 carports 2decks, nr beach. Lots of prkg! N/S. Av.now $2000+utils. 604-541-1173

746

ROOMS FOR RENT

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION W.Rock-Share house, furn bdrm, $385/mo. cbl & utils incl. 1 blk to all busses & shops. 778-294-0743.

750

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 Ocean Park- Lrg new 2 bdrm, 2 bths. Cl to Schools & bus. New appl. NS/NP. Avail. Now. $1100/mo incl utils/heat/cbl. 604-780-3676 WHITE ROCK. Avail. now. Modern 1 bdrm ste. lrg patio deck w/partial ocean view, nr beach. Pri ent, prkg, inste lndry. ns/np $1050 incl utils. 604-536-6295 or 778-788-0577. WHITE ROCK E BEACH 1 bdrm bright 1 block to beach new house private entrance/patio alarm w/d Suits 1 person NS/NP Avail now $875/mo Refs 604-318-9925 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

751

Houses, Townhomes, Condo’s & Suites

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RENTALS

WHITE ROCK: Furn 1 bdrm & den. TV, priv bth. Fridge, shr w/d, d/w. Nr bus & beach. Very priv. $600 all incl. Phone (604)536-7247.

Deluxe 1 bdrm condo 3 yrs. old. Deluxe appliances, insuite laundry. Quiet building on East beach. $1200/mo. + utils. Ref’s required. For viewing call 604-535-2309.

Call 604-538-4599

WHITE ROCK 1340 Fir St. 1 Bdrm $825/mo incl hw & heat. Avail now. N/P. (604) 536-0196 or 842-9581

HOMES FOR RENT

OCEAN VIEW

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

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RENTALS

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TRANSPORTATION 818

CARS - DOMESTIC

2003 FORD TAURUS SW, V6 3L 3rd row, well maint., loaded, grey, must sell $1500 obo (604)768-9248 2004 BUICK LASABRE V6 cloth, 149K. Private. Like new $8750. obo. 604-593-5072 2005 FORD FOCUS station wagon auto, 70,000k’s blue, options, clean car $4800 firm. 604-538-4883

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 2002 MAZDA PROTEGE 5. H/back, red, 5/spd manual, fully loaded, 106K, $5250 firm. 604-538-9257. 2002 NISSAN SENTRA GXE-4 dr. auto, 4 cyl. Air, Tilt, Cruise, pw, pdl, c/d, mint. $3850 (604)514-4849 2005 HONDA CIVIC DX Coupe- silver, 107,000 kms. Asking $8500: Call 778-846-8742 2008 HONDA CIVIC 4/dr auto, silver 30K auto, p/w, p/l, A/C, mag whl CD. $11,700. Call 604-825-9477.

827

VEHICLES WANTED

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

SUITES, UPPER

CLOVERDALE - New 2 bdrm upper suite on acreage, 5 appl’s, f/p, incl util/net, 5 min to Langley, n/s, n/p. Avail Jan 1st. $1100. Call 604-8034587 or 778-240-4261 OCEAN PARK: Wanted: Mature tenant. Bright, clean 2/bdrm. Feb 1. Green outlook. Quiet adult home. $750/mo+ utils. N/P, N/S. Lease. Ref’s. (604)535-5953. S.SURREY 20/152 St. lrg, clean 3 bdrm upper, 5appls, Jan 1st, $975 + 1/2 utils. N/P. (604)535-6316 S SURREY / White Rock Bachelor. 800s/f, bright, clean. Ns/np. No bus service. Now. $750. 604-835-6000 WHITE ROCK, nr beach, Ocean view, cozy 3 bdrm., main flr, deck, F/P, W/D, D/W, NS/NP, $1400 + 1/2 utils. Jan. 1. 604-469-9449 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.West beach, ocean view, clean, sm, bright, sunny 1 bdrm for 1 person. NP/NS. $650 incl. utils. Avail now. 604-535-0588.

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $100 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING 847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 2000 NISSAN PATHFINDER SE. Very low kms (127,000). Mint cond. New tires. $8495 604-833-4999

851

TRUCKS & VANS

WHITE ROCK: One of a kind heritage character house steps from beach. Sip coffee looking at water from veranda or go for a stroll on the promenade for ice cream. Super cute, 4 bdrm upstairs, updated galley kitch, w/d, d/w, orig oldstone f/p. Peaceful & quiet. Take a drive by the big little yellow house, 1156 Elm St. if interested. $1800/mo + utils. Avail now. (778)891-7870

1991 GMC CARGO VAN 2500, on propane, in good cond. $995. Call: (604) 807-1570 or 850-7431. 1995 FORD AEROSTAR XLT, Great condition. auto, AirCared. $1500. 604-889-0593 2000 WINDSTAR, 7 pass, full loaded, 4 new snow tires. 180kms. AirCared. $2295 obo. 604-538-6986

741

2005 Ford 350 super duty diesel, dully, loaded, remote start long box 140,000k. $16,700. 778-833-3536.

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.

AUTOS: To buy or sell your car, truck, RV, van, 4x4 or trailer - this category has it all. You’ll also find automotive supplies and classic cars for sale, or you can list the vehicle you’re seeking. call 604.575.5555

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ADVERTISING FEATURE

Elantra 2011 is the new face of Hyundai LA JOLLA, Ca.: Hyundai intends to be the leader in the Canadian compact segment by this time next year. At the press launch of the 2011 Elantra in California, Hyundai Canada president and CEO, Steve Kelleher, said, “this car is now the face of our brand in Canada. “We expect it will become our volume leader, replacing the Accent.” Kelleher said he believes the Elantra can, and will, knock off Toyota Corolla, Mazda3 and the perennial compact car king, Honda Civic. Tall words indeed, but he is betting not only on the company’s record sales performance this year, but also that the Canadian public now equates Hyundai with value for the money as opposed to being simply cheap and cheerful. The 2011 Elantra is the fourth vehicle in Hyundai’s 24/7 version 2.0 product initiative in which the Koran automaker plans to launch seven new models in 24 months. Elantra is the next step in this plan following the Tucson CUV, Sonata family sedan and Equus luxury sedan. It makes the most of Hyundai’s signature “Fluidic Sculpture” design principles first seen on the Sonata. But there is more to it than just the looks. It is also very aerodynamic, featuring a drag coefficient of an exceptionally low 0.28, comparing favourably to the Chevrolet Volt’s 0.29. Elantra was designed at Hyundai's North American Design Center in Irvine, Calif. Under the hood there are wholesale changes starting with the switch to the latest generation four-cylinder engine known in-house as the “Nu”. At 1.8-litres, it replaces the 2.0-litre Beta engine in the outgoing Elantra. Also new is a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission that replaces the former fivespeed manual and four-speed automatic. Along with an overall weight reduction and low rolling resistance silica tires, Elantra achieves estimated fuel economy ratings of 6.8 L/100 km in the city and 4.9 L/100 km on the highway with the standard six-

speed manual. The six-speed automatic adds only 0.1 L/100 km to the vehicle’s city fuel consumption rating while the highway rating is the same. Hyundai claims best in class fuel economy, power and power-to-rate ratio in the class. According to Hyundai Canada, the new Elantra should be good for 1,000 km on a single tank of regular fuel. The Nu engine develops 148 hp and 131 lb/ft of torque. While weighing 34 kg less, it achieves a 16 per cent improvement in highway fuel economy over the outgoing model. The lines of the Elantra are interesting the closer you get to it. Looking along the ﬂanks of the car, especially at the rear, the side panels rise and then tumble over the back wheel arch towards the rear. Inside, the 2011 Elantra looks very modern with a host of features such as (depending on model) front and even rear heated seats, Bluetooth and a seven-inch colour monitor for the optional navi/info system. I don’t care what Hyundai says, this is not a compact car on the outside. Inside it is classiﬁed as “mid-size” but it approaches that of a large car. The engine, for 1.8-litres, is pretty powerful but what makes it is Hyundai’s in-house six-speed automatic. You can shift it sequentially, but I never bother. The auto box in the Elantra (thanks to all the computer mapping these days) invariably picks the right gear. At one point on the drive portion, my usual co-driver and I were up over 5,000 feet in the Cleveland National Forest east of San Diego. Had this been a 1.8-litre and a four-speed auto, I’m pretty sure the Elantra would have been out of breath after the climb. On the two times we passed, the transmission shifted down two speeds without a clunk in the drivetrain. The 2011 Elantra is equipped with just about every safety and drive aid you can think of such as six airbags, electronic stability control with traction control and four-wheel disc brakes that stop it shorter than a Civic and Corolla according to Hyundai. The unibody chassis makes extensive use of highstrength steels. Did you know, by the way, Hyundai is the only automaker in the world with this own steel plant?

Hyundai is aiming to take over the top spot in the compact car segment with the 2011 Elantra sedan that features mid-size passenger volume and 4.9l/100 km in the highway allowing it to travel more than 1,000 on one tank. Hyundai has made huge leaps in interior design and use of materials which is shown on the 2011 Elantra.

As is usual with Hyundai, there are four basic trim levels (L, GL, GLS and Limited) starting with the base L, manual at $15,849. The volume leader will probably be the GL automatic with air and cruise at $19,999. With everything, and that includes leather and navigation/ audio system, the most you can spend on the Elantra is $24,699 for the Limited with Navigation. In fact, prices for the 2011 models are unchanged from 2010. As noted at the top, Hyundai has set itself a lofty goal of being number one in the compact car segment and that represents almost 50 per cent of total sales in this country. But if I’ve learned anything about Hyundai over the years, is that once they set a target, they invariably achieve it.

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SALE

HYUNDAI ELANTRE 2011 AT A GLANCE BODY STYLE: Compact sedan. DRIVE METHOD: front-engine, front-wheel-drive ENGINE: 1.8-litre DOHC four-cylinder (148 hp, 131 lb/ft) FUEL ECONOMY: Six-speed manual, 6.8/4.9L/100 km city/highway; six-speed automatic, 6.9/4.9L/100 km city/highway TOW RATING: NA PRICING: L manual, $15,849; L auto, $17,049; GL manual, $17,999; GL auto, $19,999; GLS manual, $19,799; GLS auto, $20,999; Limited manual, $22,699; Limited Navigation, $24,999. WEB: www.hyundaicanada.ca

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Thunder Grey/Ebony, Power Tilt Sunroof, Sport package, Bose Sound, XM/On-Star Stock# 1100330 MSRP 52,970.00

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2011 CADILLAC ESCALADE HYBRID Executive Demonstrator 7265 km’s, Sheer Lining Metallic/Ebony, Ultra Luxury, 22” Alloys, Entertainment, Navigation, Power Boards, Sunroof, Power Liftgate Stock # 108890 MSRP 100,145.00

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11-12 2011 ALTIMAS AM

WAS $51,973 NOW

00 SILVERADO 4X4

OFF 2010 TITAN LE CREW CAB 4X4

$41,493

$500 FREE GAS

10-11 AM

11-12 AM

NO CHARGE LEATHER HEATED SEATS NEW MAXIMA OR ALTIMA

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Auto, short box, nearly A new, colour matched canopy.

V6, air cond, nearly new, 31,000 K and more.

#526742B

#2967

06 SILVERADO Z71 CREW 4X4 All power options, 76,000 K #P2572

$12,750 $15,950 $23,750

FREE WINTER TIRES OR $500 FREE GAS ON ANY PRE-OWNED VEHICLE OVER $5000

WE PAY HST ON ANY USED VEHICLE 12-1 BETWEEN 10AM & 6PM GET THE LOWEST PRICES OF THE YEAR ON ALL OUR NEW & USED CARS! TRUCKS! SUVS! & VANS!

WITH ANY NEW NISSAN PURCHASE OR LEASE

WITH EVERY BLUETOOTH NEW VEHICLE INCLUDED PURCHASED

07 CANYON KING CAB

NO CHARGE IMMOBILIZERS AND KEYLESS ENTRY WITH EVERY NEW CAR PURCHASE FLOOR MATS & FULL TANK OF GAS WITH EVERY NEW OR USED CAR PURCHASED ON THE HOUR! FROM 10AM TO 6PM

ALL PRICES EVEN LESS WITH YOUR TRADE IN!

1-2 PM

YOU WILL SAVE UP TO $1,000 IN TAX.

WE PAY YOUR ICBC INSURANCE UP TO $1000 ON ANY SUV OR 4X4 IN STOCK!

$500 FREE GAS 2-3 PM

WITH ANY PRE-OWNED SENTRA OR ALTIMA. OVER 20 TO CHOOSE FROM

DIESEL - FREE 1000 LITRES 05 FORD F250 $21,980 05 FORD F350 $28,880 05 FORD F350 $23,980 S-Cab Diesel, 110,000 k, every option. #2667

3-4 PM

C-Cab, Dually Diesel, every option #2401 C-Cab, Diesel, 89,000 k #2401

NO CHARGE 4-5 PM

BLUETOOTH

WITH ANY PRE-OWNED VEHICLE PURCHASE OVER $3,000

$500 FREE GAS 5

5-6 PM

536-3644

DL#8933

Hourly specials are net of all incentives and cannot be combined. LIMIT 1 PER CUSTOMER. * Best selling cars & SUVs are Versa Hatch, Sentra, Altima SDN & Rogue.

WITH ANY SPEED AT O'CLOCK SHARP!

DL#8933

32 Ave and King George Hwy, South Surrey