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The wonderful year… Since 1956, White Rock Christmas pantomime mime audiences have heard their years in review through music, with ‘The Wonderful Year We Fell In Love.’ Meet Tom Saunders, the man n behind the lyrics for the past 14 of them. � see page ge 39

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White Rock prepares for potential legal action

Dog attack prompts animal-control appointments Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter

One week after a pit bull attacked and killed a yorkie-poo in White Rock, the city has made appointments deemed necessary under the community charter, should the matter go to court. Paul Stanton, the director of planning and development services, recommended that

council appoint him and site supervisor B.J. Wyman as animal-control officers and inspectors. In response to a question from Coun. Doug McLean, Stanton confirmed the step is related to the Nov. 22 pit bull incident. “Consider it an administrative matter,” Stanton told council Monday. “It’s a requirement if we get into a court dispute or pursue

a court order. So yes, there is a relevance.” The dog attack took place near Stevens Street and Marine Drive. The pit bull involved remains impounded, and the city is pursuing its legal options, including whether the dog can be euthanized. In his report, Stanton notes staff could find no recent council resolutions for the appointments.

Not proceeding with them “will complicate matters if the officers’ authorities are challenged, and particularly, should the city need to pursue further legal action resulting from an infraction of these bylaws,” he writes. City manager Peggy Clark said Thursday that the appointments, while overdue, are not newsworthy. � see page 4

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1,525 weddings 1,246 baptisms 2,506 funerals Alex Browne Staff Reporter

One of the Peninsula’s strongest community builders has died. Rev. Howard Filsinger, former minister of White Rock’s First United Church, died peacefully at Peace Arch Hospital on Nov. 26, at the age of 80. He had been diagnosed with lymphoma three years ago, but ultimately succumbed to kidney failure. Filsinger, who served at First Rev. Howard United for 32 Filsinger years before retiring in 1995, was also padre at Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 8, and his community service included time on the Peace Arch Hospital board, helping found White Rock Hospice, and many years as a member of the Kiwanis Club. His good humour and downto-earth caring for people was evident in his co-founding of a White Rock tradition, the annual Christmas Day Dinner at First United Church. As he recalled in a 2008 interview with Peace Arch News, the tradition was precipitated by a Christmas just over 30 years ago in which several people had reached a low ebb and had died alone, leaving shock and a sense that more could be done � see page 4

Johnston Road would be one of the area’s most affected by a new sign bylaw in White Rock.

New rules to manage signage, sandwich boards

Signs of things to come in city Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter

White Rock’s sign bylaw needs teeth and to address ongoing concerns created by the “messy and ineffective jumble of messages” cluttering some areas of the city. Those points, along with a plea for the city to regulate sandwich boards, were among issues considered in drafting the city’s new sign bylaw, consultant Judy McLeod told council this week. “There are some really interesting, attractive and diverse signs in White Rock,” McLeod said. “There are also some issues.” Residents will have a chance to peruse the

proposed bylaw at a public information meeting set for 6-8 p.m. Dec. 14 at city hall. Changes McLeod suggested were gleaned from a review of other municipalities’ bylaws; ideas heard at two public open houses; and a Nov. 9 workshop with stakeholders, she said. Noting the existing bylaw is about 25 years old, McLeod said the new draft clarifies the language around signs not requiring permits, updates fees and includes regulations for enforcement and new types of signs. It also clarifies its application to signs on private property or those encroaching public property; includes provisions for directional signs; and recommends a one-sign

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f Kevin Falcon is successful in 1996, when Doug McCallum in winning the BC Liberal upset Bob Bose to win the leadership, he will be the mayor’s chair and also won big fourth person with strong Surrey victories on both council and connections to occupy school board. Frank Bucholtz the premier’s office in He then won the Victoria. Surrey-Cloverdale Falcon announced Liberal nomination, Tuesday he is seeking the even though the seat was Liberal leadership. That held by a Liberal MLA, brings the total number Bonnie McKinnon, at of candidates to four, the time. He also tried to with George Abbott, organize a massive recall Moira Stilwell and Mike campaign against NDP de Jong also in the race. MLAs, one that fizzled He has very strong for several reasons — support within Surrey, not the least of which as was obvious at his is that it was more of a announcement at the protest against a political Surrey Museum. Many party, as opposed to a business people and members recall of an individual MLA. of the community, including a Falcon won his riding in number of his Surrey-Cloverdale 2001, as did all but two of the constituents, were in attendance. BC Liberal candidates, and Falcon is also backed by was appointed minister of two of the other three Surrey deregulation. He later became Liberal MLAs – Surreytransportation minister, and was Tynehead MLA Dave Hayer a key figure in getting the Port and Surrey-Panorama MLA Mann Bridge project underway. Stephanie Cadieux. Minister of He was minister of health after Community, Sport and Cultural the last election in 2009, but has Development Cadieux told now resigned that portfolio to the enthusiastic crowd she got run for the leadership. into politics because of Falcon’s Falcon is well-regarded within encouragement, and she wants to Surrey, and in many circles across return the favour by backing his the province. He has a get-thingscandidacy. She was first elected done approach, yet comes across in the May 2009 election. well in meetings with people. He Gordon Hogg, MLA for Surrey- has excellent interpersonal skills White Rock, is backing Abbott. and his pledge Tuesday that he Ten Liberal MLAs back Abbott, would be a good listener is more and Falcon has the same level of than a political catch phrase. support. Falcon has been around He will have his work cut out Surrey politics for years, first to win the leadership, because as a campaign organizer with he is going against some strong Surrey Electors Team. He was a candidates. key architect of the big SET win The exact rules of how the new

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leader will be selected haven’t been finalized, but it appears that each riding will have the same weighted vote – so the winner will have to appeal to people all across the province. So who are the other three premiers with a Surrey connection? Bill Vander Zalm is best-known, partially because he remains high-profile as leader of the anti-HST movement. He is a former Surrey councillor and mayor who also served eight years as Surrey MLA, and held a variety of provincial cabinet positions. He was premier from 1986-91. His successor as premier, Rita Johnston, was Surrey MLA from 1983-86 and MLA for Surrey-Newton from 1986-91. She served with Vander Zalm on Surrey council and was one of three MLAs to back his leadership bid in 1986. She at first served as a temporary premier when he resigned early in 1991, but won the Social Credit leadership a few months before the 1991 election, which Social Credit lost resoundingly. She now lives in Vernon and recently surfaced as one of the advisers to the BC Conservative Party. The third premier with a Surrey connection is John Oliver, who was premier from 1918-27. A longtime Liberal, he was a farmer in both Surrey and Delta and historically is highly regarded for his work as an MLA, cabinet minister and premier. Frank Bucholtz writes Fridays for the Peace Arch News. He is the editor of the Langley Times.

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Plunge in impaired charges ‘a sign of decriminalization’

Adjusted breathalyzers bring back threat Jeff Nagel Black Press

Stiff penalties for drivers who drink and drive but don’t actually exceed the legal limit are coming back, now that handheld roadside breathalyzers have been recalibrated. Police say at least half the 2,200 recalled breathalyzers will be back in service by this weekend after being adjusted to only trigger a “warn” reading at a blood-alcohol content of 0.06, rather than at 0.05 previously. The remaining devices should be back in the field by Wednesday. “The frontline officers have been advised to utilize the immediate roadside prohibitions as soon as they receive their adjusted, approved screening device back,” said RCMP trafficservices spokesman Cpl. Jamie Chung.

The recall was ordered in mid-November to ensure any error in the roadside testing devices doesn’t lead to unfair penalties against drivers whose alcohol level is actually just under 0.05. It’s unclear whether any unfair sanctions that were applied will be reversed or otherwise redressed. A spokesperson for the solicitor general said the province is “reviewing the implications, if any, for motorists who have received fines and suspensions in the ‘warn’ range.” Since taking effect Sept. 20, more than 3,000 drivers caught in the warn range have been slapped with a minimum three-day driving ban, $200 in fines and a $500 licence-reinstatement fee, as well as possible impoundment of their car, towing and storage costs. The penalties – which were paused while

the mobile breathalyzers were recalled – alarmed some motorists and are blamed for a drop in restaurant and bar sales. Criminal lawyer Michael Shapray said people are obsessing about the warn-level penalties, but ignoring the ramifications of their much broader use for motorists who blow over the legal limit of 0.08 as well. “There has been a complete decriminalization of first-time impaired driving,” Shapray said. “There’s been a huge decrease in criminal charges.” B.C. government statistics back him up. Police sent prosecutors 313 impaired driving charge requests in November – a 65 per cent drop from the 907 requests in the same month a year earlier. September and October were down 22 per cent and 40 per cent

respectively, but did not yet fully reflect the Sept. 20 rule change because it can take officers several weeks to file paperwork. Shapray believes the true decrease in impaired charges laid will end up closer to 80 to 90 per cent. That means “huge numbers” of drivers over 0.08 are instead facing administrative penalties, which, while harsh, don’t convey a criminal record nor offer any chance of legal defence. Impaired drivers should be “thrilled,” but Shapray said he’s “shocked and astounded” that drivers who blow a fail no longer face a criminal charge, court appearance and a Canada-wide, one-year driving ban if convicted. A government spokesman said the province continues to consult affected groups on whether legislative changes are needed.

Christmas belles The White Rock Baptist Church Friendship Singers perform on the main stage at last Saturday’s Christmas on the Peninsula, during a day of holiday festivities – including family-friendly activities, entertainment, arts and crafts and events – around uptown White Rock.

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De Jong announces BC Liberal candidacy

Another MLA joins Falcon in race for premiership until July 1, 2012, after which time the seven per cent provincial share can be changed. Abbotsford West MLA Mike de Jong is Falcon endorsed Shuswap MLA George the fourth declared candidate for leadership Abbott’s call to move up a province-wide of the BC Liberal party, and he’s vote on repealing the HST to June already looking ahead to life after rather than wait until next Septhe harmonized sales tax. tember. Vancouver-Langara MLA After announcing his candidacy Moira Stilwell has also called for an at Abbotsford Airport Wednesday earlier vote. morning, de Jong told reporters in Falcon called on all leadership Victoria he agrees with the other contenders to sign a letter he is candidates that the province-wide sending to Premier Gordon Campvote on the HST should be held as bell, asking the cabinet to request soon as possible, likely in late June. an earlier vote from Elections BC. De Jong’s announcement came the Mike de Jong All of the first three contenders have day after Surrey-Cloverdale MLA in resigned their cabinet seats to run Kevin Falcon announced his candifor the top job. dacy bid, proposing cutting the HST Falcon said a June 24 vote would rate to 11 per cent initially, and then still give B.C. voters time to conto 10 per cent as soon as provincial sider modifying the tax. Elections revenues are sufficient to do it. BC officials have indicated it will However, de Jong said it’s too late to take several months to set up the offer to cut the HST rate. polling stations, staff and proce“Putting lipstick on the pig now, I dures for the province’s first-ever don’t think is going to change people’s initiative vote. minds,” de Jong said. “In fact, my Speaking to reporters in Victoria suspicion is it will engender an even Rich Coleman Tuesday, Abbott said it’s too soon to stronger negative reaction, along the out discuss cutting the HST rate, rather lines of, ‘why try to bribe me now?’” than using the money to reduce He added that the public clearly intends to the budget deficit or increasing program reject the tax, so the government should get spending. on with considering the alternatives. “It’s premature to start speculating about B.C.’s HST contract with Ottawa requires that,” Abbott said. “Everyone loves the idea the province to keep the rate at 12 per cent of tax reductions, but it has to be done in the

this one,” de Jong said. “The intention, I can tell you, was genuine, but we have paid a heavy price in the trust department, and I think we are better off getting on with the vote as quickly as possible.” Billing himself as the candidate for a “fresh start,” de Jong intends to campaign around the province with “open Mike” town hall meetings. The first one is in Kamloops Thursday. BC Liberal Party members are to select their new leader in a vote set for Feb. 26.

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context first of the referendum, and subsequently by what we can afford.” Falcon suggested a full public debate about the options available before the public votes on the HST. Those would include reducing the HST rate or proceeding with the 15 per cent income tax proposed by Campbell before he announced he is stepping down. De Jong said Wednesday that rather than an election-style HST ballot that would cost $30 million or more, Elections BC should conduct the vote as cheaply as possible, suggesting a mail-in ballot would be less than half the cost. He said the province should also scrap the HST information office, which Campbell had appointed Chilliwack MLA John Les to head up. “I don’t like admitting this, but we botched

Coleman out

Public Safety Minister Rich Coleman’s campaign plane was ready to go, but he’s staying on the ground. Heading into a cabinet meeting Wednesday morning, Coleman confirmed what he told his supporters on Tuesday – after putting together a team and raising money, he has decided to sit out the BC Liberal leadership contest. Coleman said he had plenty of support among MLAs, enough money pledged to run a leadership campaign and an airplane donated for his use. “I just gotta go with my own heart, and I just thought it wasn’t right,” Coleman said, citing his family. In an interview on Nov. 30, Coleman said he was “agonizing” over the decision, describing it as “the toughest time in my life that I’ve ever had.”

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Appointments no concern for Clark � from page 1 “I hate to say it, but you’re picking the smallest bureaucratic thing to write about,” Clark told Peace Arch News. “This isn’t a big deal.” Clark said the province requires the appointments to be made every year by Peggy Clark the director in charge, but city manager in her four years with the city it has never been done. “Part of She added most municipalities

consider the appointments “an absolute hassle.” “Every time somebody vacates their position, they’ve got to come forward to council and name somebody else,” she said. Stanton told Peace Arch News the move is a housekeeping item. it is me being new…

part of it is, sometimes things get busy and they fall through the cracks, and when somebody brings it to your attention or it comes to your attention, you deal with it,” he said. “This is a situation where I looked at it and I thought, in order to get my ducks in a row, this is something I need to do.” The appointments, effective through 2011, also bring the city in line with its Unsightly Premises and Graffiti Control Bylaw.

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in all stations of life. Brian said his father had been approached many times over the years by political parties of all stripes to run for office. “It was the only thing my mom ever put her foot down – she said no way,” Brian said. “But dad would talk to anyone about politics and get into a good debate.” The family recalls he grew up picking stones and milking cows with his younger sisters, Ellen and Audrey, but although he graduated from Ontario Agricultural College in 1953 with a degree in agricultural economics, he resisted pressure to become a farmer. A natural athlete, he excelled at soccer and wrestling, and while still at college met his wife, Dorothy (they were married in September, 1954). Experiencing a call to the clergy, he went on to study at Emmanuel College in Ontario, where he graduated with a degree in theology, as well as earning a championship as playing coach of the college soccer team. Filsinger also earned a masters degree in Systematic Theology from UBC. He is survived by Dorothy, Bruce, Brian, daughters-in-law Maureen and Diane and granddaughters Kayli, Elyse, Jillian and Megan.

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remember his sense of humour. “The thing he always taught my brother, Bruce, and myself was not to take life so seriously – one loses the ability to laugh at oneself. And he kept that sense of humour right up to the end, except for the last few days when he slipped into unconsciousness.” Brian recalled it was his father’s long-standing joke that in all the times he’d appeared in the Peace Arch News in connection with community activities, he had never been on the front page. “My wife, Diane, and I had been married only a couple of months and she went picking blueberries – and there was a newspaper photographer there. To cut a long story short, this full-colour picture of my wife appears on the front page – and ever after that Dad would say, ‘You’d think with all the things I’ve done I’d at least make the front page…!’” Over his years as a minister, first in Central Butte and Gravelbourg, Sask., and from 1963 in White Rock, Filsinger performed 1,525 marriages, 1,246 baptisms and 2,506 funerals – the last on the day he was admitted to the hospital. Born in a farmhouse in Bruce County, Ont., Filsinger had an ability to talk and relate to people

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Filsinger preached need for humour � from page 1 to strengthen the feeling of community at Christmastime. Filsinger joined with the late George Bryant, a legion member, and architect Chip Barrett to organize the first Christmas Day Dinner at Peace Arch Curling Club. “It was very soon after that we said we could have it at the church,” Filsinger said, adding modestly that the idea had been spearheaded by Bryant. “I caught the tail of the train and did well to stay on it,” he recalled. “George was Santa – he was built that he could be Santa. I was too slim – and if you believe that I have a bridge to sell you.” Current First United minister Rev. Joan McMurty said a memorial service and celebration of Filsinger’s life will be held Jan. 8 at 2 p.m. at the church. “I’ve realized that I’ve fallen upon the legacy of somebody who was very invested in the community,” she said. “He helped develop services that provided for the needy, and we’re happy to follow along in that tradition at First United.” His son, Brian, said that in addition to his father’s “deep faith within the church and within the community,” he will always

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New GM saddles up to Rodeo 1,000 events annually. “The facilities are tired,” he says. You had to put a quarter in the “We have to look at upgrades last horse Dave Melenchuk rode. going forward. That’s probably “But they hired me anyway,” the biggest challenge.” jokes Melenchuk, the new genThe good news is the rodeo is eral manager of the Cloverdale well-known, enjoying a brandRodeo and Exhibition Asso- recognition factor with young ciation, betraying his good- and old. humoured Nova Scotian roots. “You talk to anybody and they A White Rock resident since know the Cloverdale Rodeo,” 1995, he started his new job Nov. he says, pointing out even his 15, ending a five22-year-old niece month long search to is excited about his ❝We have to look fill the position. new job. “It tells you He comes from a at upgrades going that the longevity is forward. That’s background in resort there. There’s always management and the probably the biggest new and fresh faces hospitality industry; joining.” challenge.❞ his last job was vicePlanning is already Dave Melenchuk president of busiunderway for the Cloverdale Rodeo GM ness development of 65th Cloverale Stanford Hotels and Rodeo and 122nd Resorts Inc., an Alberta-based Country Fair, set for May 20-23, chain with a resort in Fernie, 2011. B.C. “What we want to do is everyAs general manager of the Clo- thing we can to enhance the fair verdale Rodeo and Exhibition and the rodeo and respond to Association, he’ll be responsible the feedback of the people who for setting long and short-term have been coming for years and strategies for the rodeo and fair- see if we can expand some of the grounds, home to a number of events,” he said. aging facilities that are in use Although new to the job, he’s all year long, hosting more than struck by the commitment of the Jennifer Lang Black Press

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many volunteers who turn up to put on the rodeo each year. “There’s a real strong core of dedicated volunteers that have been involved for many, many years,” he says, adding he’s able to draw on their experience in learning the rodeo ropes. “They’ve been through this process so many times.” He says many facets of the job attracted him, including the long history of the rodeo and of the association itself (it was originally established in 1888, he notes). Also, he says, “I knew this was not going to be boring.” The association launched a nation-wide search in June, just weeks after last year’s fair wrapped up, when long-serving general manager Bob Matwiv left his position. Association president Shannon Claypool said Melenchuk has a strong track record of strategic business development. “As we continue to evolve our event, it’s extremely important that we have someone with a strong sense of vision for growing the association and its programs,” Claypool said.

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t’s looking more and more like the BC Liberals’ leadership race may be exactly what the party needs to renew itself. For starters, it has now become a genuine race, with four declared candidates and one waiting in the wings. While some may have liked to see Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts and solicitor general Rich Coleman among them, their decisions to stay out, both citing the need to spend more time with their families, deserves the public’s respect. Watts – considered by many to have been a potential front-runner – is content to stay on the sidelines for now, watching the BC Liberals as a non-member. And Coleman, MLA for Fort Langley-Aldergrove, has said he will be part of the Liberal team seeking re-election in 2013, and his steady hand in cabinet is welcome. He is something of the “Mr. Fix-It” for the Liberals. In addition to the genuine race and all the attention it draws, three of the four leadership race candidates so far have called for the HST referendum to be moved ahead from its current date of Sept. 24. This is good for the B.C. economy and means that the debate on this issue will be intense, but shortened. If the HST is rejected, the government will have to outline some alternative plans. What may be the biggest factor in the Liberals’ favour right now is the discord and hostility in the NDP camp. While the NDP has been a front-runner in the polls for the past 18 months or so, a significant portion of the caucus is very unhappy with party leader Carole James. They feel that James cannot connect with enough B.C. voters for their party to win government, no matter who the Liberal leader is. They may be right – James consistently does poorly in personal approval ratings, and seems unable to get the NDP past a certain level of support on election day. Bob Simpson, kicked out of caucus by James for a fairly tepid criticism, says it makes more sense for the NDP to have a leadership race at the same time as the Liberals, offering two fresh faces to voters. This of course is not the majority view within the NDP, as James just received a hearty endorsement from the provincial council. However, similar and more pointed criticism from senior MLA Jenny Kwan on Wednesday will be hard to ignore. James’ leadership is on shaky ground, and each tremor helps the Liberals. They may be in a position to win a fourth term, after all.

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listen to me. ’ve always considered myself to be something of a take-charge person. Oh, sure, he’ll come when he’s called – sometimes – and I did teach him to sit I’m assertive, responsible, and and reach out to shake a paw – quick to take control of a Nick Greenizan which is sometimes done with a situation that needs taking bit too much vigour, and results control of. Maybe I’m not quite a leader of Churchillian in me getting a paw in the face. But it’s when he’s breaking the proportions, but I always figured rules that he pays little mind I was good enough. to me. That’s not to say he Until I got a dog, of course, misbehaves – for a puppy, he’s and found myself scrubbing dog slobber off my leather couch. actually remarkably calm – but he has his moments, one of And the wall. which was the aforementioned And, well, whatever else the couch slobbering. (In his dog managed to gnaw on in the 30 seconds it took me to defence, he had sniffed out a take the garbage to the curb, months-old peanut hidden in the cushions, and was trying leaving him unsupervised in the earnestly to get it. Who among bargain. us wouldn’t do the same?) Turns out, I’m not quite the leader I thought I was. Certainly not on par And he does listen. To my girlfriend, for example. And, for some reason, to with Winston Churchill, who, despite my brother, too. Just not me. his British Bulldog nickname, probably Get down from there! Stop chewing never had to clean up after one. that! Don’t pee on that rug! Get out of the He probably could have convinced the dog to follow his orders, though, which garbage! No response, except the odd sheepish is more than I can say for myself. “What, me?” look before he goes back You see, despite my own best efforts, to doing whatever he was doing that got Gunnar, the six-month old boxer/ bulldog cross we brought home a little him in trouble in the first place. I didn’t know dogs were capable of more than a month ago, doesn’t really

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selective hearing, but it seems my pooch is a special case. Now, I’ve seen enough episodes of The Dog Whisperer to know the general rules of training a dog. Be calm, assertive, all that stuff. But sometimes, I just don’t have it in me. I start laughing when I tell him not to jump up on people – usually me – and I can only be so stern when he snuggles up next to us on the couch after breaking some house rule. And there’s that face. What can I say? He’s a cute puppy. And I’m a sucker. I’ve tried all kinds of ways to get him to listen to me – lowered my voice, raised my voice, used hand gestures – but nothing has quite got the job done, meaning a trip or two to obedience training is probably in order (for the dog, not me.) But despite it all, he’s been a wonderful addition to our house, and we love having him around. And in those rare moments when he does get out of control, and pees on the rug or jumps up to steal food from the counter, I’ll just do what I did when he slobbered all over the couch in search of that elusive peanut. I’ll call for my girlfriend to come help me clean it up. Which, mind you, didn’t work. Turns out, like the puppy, she doesn’t want to listen to me, either. Can’t say I blame her. Nick Greenizan is the sports reporter at the Peace Arch News.

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We don’t see their savings Editor: Seems AirCare is to continue for another 10 years at a cost of $43 million, which is probably fact. To make it more palatable, it was also stated that $77 million will be saved in health-care costs, which is surely fiction, and would be interesting to know how the bureaucrats arrived at this figure. I also question why with this – along with all the health-care costs we are told are being saved by the reduction in the number of tobacco smokers – our health-care costs keep rising, along with our MSP premiums, when with all these savings we should be getting rebates. You do not shoot the messenger, but it would serve the public well if the media would occasionally question the validity of these outlandish statements. G. Reid, Surrey

been said it’s too slow, takes twice as long to get cases to court than in other B.C. courthouses, and has too many no-shows. People just don’t show up for their hearings. Didn’t a judge recently say that Surrey had developed a “little culture” of its own of no-shows? Why would that be? So, Berner is right to dispute the verdict of a 30-month jail sentence. Critical thinking Carol Berner seems to have gone out of style in B.C. Maybe it’s too old-fashioned for today’s unethical world, and the reason for so much crime and drug use in B.C. Catharina Leidel, Surrey

Scan-or-pat addendum Editor: Re: Custom wouldn’t bear repeating, Nov. 24 letters. There are two kinds of these fullbody scanners: X-ray and radio frequency. The ones at YVR are currently the radio-frequency ones. Health Canada has cleared these as safe for repeated use – not something I would say about anything related to X-rays. When I first was asked to use them, I ensured they were not X-rays by asking politely. Having worked in the medicalimaging industry for some years now, I would simply refrain from ever using the X-ray based

machines, should you ever encounter them. The truth is that trying to track one’s lifetime radiation exposure is incredibly difficult using today’s health-care technology. So I would opt to avoid radiation whenever possible. Now, this has nothing to do with whether or not these full-body scans should even be done, but I wanted to make sure everyone knew that they are not currently X-ray based. Kirk Bridger, White Rock ■ I’m curious to know if air travellers have to pay for the intrusive enhanced pat-downs by security personnel and, if so, would one be charged extra for repeated pat-downs and how much more one would have to pay for a happy ending. Jerry Steinberg, Surrey

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Berner’s right to seek bail Editor: Re: Berner seeks bail to stay with her sister, Nov. 24. Carol Berner is right to seek bail, because this trial shows once more the police’s sloppy work. First, why was the car – the most important evidence – destroyed before it could be examined for mechanical failure? Berner mentioned a few times that the car was out of control. There must be a reason for that. Second, its interesting that breathalyzer devices were recently recalled for potential malfunction. Was the breathalyzer used on Berner accurate, or not? Third, where is this police officer who carried out the measurements at the crash site? He must have been very sick to not be able to attend the 16-day trial to explain his notes and observations of the accident. Is he still sick? Fourth, it’s strange that someone else was brought in, who testified the crash-scene data was “incorrectly plotted or measured.” How did this person know? He wasn’t at the crash site. Fifth, isn’t it strange, too, that none of the witnesses at the crash site smelled or noticed that Carol was impaired at the time of the accident? Last but not least, why was this big TV screen brought into the courthouse? To heighten the emotions, or because it was called a “high-profile” case? Isn’t this car death not just as tragic as some others? Don’t many accidental deaths deserve a two-month undercover police coverage? Maybe we should ask, too, wouldn’t a two-month undercover police operation of the pig farmer have prevented many young girls’ horrible deaths? The Surrey courthouse has developed a bad reputation. It’s

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While Canada had no official involvement in the Vietnam War, many Canadians paid a price, writes Len Giles.

War, by any name, is deplorable Editor: Re: Worth remembering, Nov. 26 letters. Letter-writer Frank G. Sterle, Jr., asks for some “objectivity” with respect to the recognition of those who served in war. He cites the First and Second World Wars, the Korean War and “anti-Arab wars” as the only wars given recognition in Canadian Remembrance Day ceremonies. To suggest that the omission of other wars – i.e. Vietnam – is shameful is, in essence, not being realistic. While war, in any form is deplorable and it is indeed unfortunate that many die, one must remember that the Vietnam War was not an official Canadian war. Canada did not take part; therefore, Canada does not officially recognize that conflict. Subsequently, it is not recognized in our Remembrance Day ceremonies. While Sterle points to the loss of “especially the black U.S. soldiers,” there is no question they and others of many ethnic origins, died horribly in the Vietnam War and they should be given every recognition for their service and sacrifice… by the United States. If Sterle wishes to place this guilt on Canada, perhaps it would be more appropriate to point to the Canadian volunteers who joined the U.S. forces and died in Vietnam.

Official Canadian cenotaphs do not show Vietnam. Only one, to my knowledge – the unofficial Vietnam Memorial in Windsor, Ont. – recognizes those Canadians who took part in that conflict. As a former member of the RCMP security service in Windsor, I conducted hundreds of security clearances on Canadians who entered the U.S. services and ended up in Vietnam, some of whom died there. So, this is particularly poignant for me and I have often reflected upon my reports that spoke of glowing characters. I often wished in hindsight that I could have found something negative to report, as that may have precluded entry into the U.S. services, and possibly have prevented names, on which I reported, appearing on the Windsor memorial. One also might ponder why the Canadian Legion, reportedly for many years, did not recognize Canadian service men and women who served in the Korean “War.” The legion, did not recognize that conflict as a “war.” It was, in their minds, a peace-keeping action, not a “war.” Yet many died there. War, by any description or for any reason, is deplorable and cause for great reflection. The greatest question that arises is: Why? Len Giles, Surrey

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Facilities upgrades to start this month Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter

More than $1 million in upgrades to beachfront washrooms and the Kent Street Activity Centre are to get underway in December. Following a staff recommendation, council this week unanimously approved awarding a $1.3-million contract for the work – which will also include upgrades to washrooms in Centennial Park – to Coquitlambased Tritan Construction. The work was approved in the city’s 2010 budget, and is being funded by Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) grants. However, if $275,000 in RInC funds allocated to promenade revitalization plans can’t be shifted, the city will have to come up with the balance itself to make it happen. Council did not discuss the issue Monday, however, city clerk Peggy Clark said after the meeting a request to move the grant money is already in process, and she is “99 per cent” certain it will be approved. If it isn’t, other grant funds will be sought to cover the balance, she said. The project will proceed regardless. “We’re going to start. It’s going ahead,” Clark said. Just over $1 million was budgeted for the work, with $775,000 of that allocated to the washrooms. An unexpected need to completely demolish the Oxford Street facility, due to serious foundation issues, upped the anticipated cost by more than a

quarter-million dollars. The city’s manager of engineering, Jorgen Johansen, reports that he, too, is optimistic grants allocated to the promenade – a project the city likely won’t be able to finish by the grants’ March 31, 2011 deadline – can be shifted. Work planned will modernize washroom facilities at East and West Beach in both appearance and function. The East Beach facility will retain its existing outside walls and roof structure. The West Beach washrooms will be entirely rebuilt. A glass-doored common entrance facing east and/or west is planned for both sites, as is a family restroom. Rebuilding the West Beach facility creates the opportunity to add a viewing platform on the roof, Johansen noted in his report, adding budget and time limitations, along with elevations and proximity to the railway tracks, make building a similar platform at the East Beach site impossible. During construction, two promenade restrooms will be out of service for four months. Designs for the washrooms in Centennial Park’s northwest corner refocus the entrances toward the baseball diamonds and track. The building’s interior will be totally replaced, complete with new doors and signage. At the activity centre, the funds are for the addition of an elevator. During construction, access to the centre will shift from the parking lot to the west of the existing entrance. All work must be complete by March 31.

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Volunteers provide help through info, referral service

Calling all seniors Hannah Sutherland

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t’s been seven months since White Rock/ Surrey Come Share Society launched its new seniors information and referral phone line, and many people still don’t know about it. “One of the biggest (comments) that I get when I’m out there in the community is ‘I didn’t know you folks still existed,’” executive director Sue McIntosh said. “To hear that people are still thinking we don’t exist, why would they go looking for a number attached to us if they think we don’t operate?” McIntosh said the public confusion stems from the $161,820 core-funding cut Fraser Health made to the society’s Senior Support Services last year, which – among numerous other negative impacts – left a significant gap in services offered by outreach workers. The paid staff had assisted seniors looking for information about subsidized housing, pensions, grocery delivery, filling out forms and other inquiries. To fill that void, Come Share relaunched the program last April with volunteers, called Senior Service Connectors, who have undergone training to learn about health care options, government programs and housing and community services. There are 16 volunteers currently assisting seniors over the phone. If face-to-face contact is required, callers can book an appointment to meet a volunteer at one of the program’s 20 locations in Surrey and White Rock. Since April, Senior Service Connectors have helped 1,126 clients. “I think that number can be pumped up,” McIntosh said. “I would expect that it could be increased. It should be.” Volunteer Shirley Luekim said she receives anywhere from five to 20 calls during her two-hour shift once a week at the local Come Share centre, 15008 26 Ave. “Sometimes it’s busier than other times,” the South Surrey senior said. “It’s just a case of getting the information about us out; not everybody realizes that there is that kind of help now.” Luekim said she signed up as a Senior Service Connector after noticing the negative impact the loss of outreach workers had on another program she volunteers for – Telephone Tree – in which volunteers call seniors in their homes to converse.

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Shirley Luekim (above) is a longtime volunteer with Come Share Society’s phone line. Far left, the volunteers at the launch of the phone service. Left, local seniors rally earlier this year after Fraser Health made cuts to programs and services for seniors.

“I could see where the need was because as long as we had outreach workers, all we did with the Telephone Tree was make the phone call and say ‘hi’ and see how they were doing, and if they had a problem… we passed it onto the outreach workers,” she said. “But once the outreach workers were let go, it was sort of a dead end… We didn’t know where to lead them if they needed help. “It was sort of ridiculous to be talking to them and saying ‘I’m sorry, I don’t know what to do, how to help you.’” Luekim took a 10-week training course last winter for Senior Service Connectors, and said the knowledge she gained has also proved useful in her role with Telephone Tree. “I’m in the situation now where… I know how to access information and if I don’t know

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the answer, I know who to call and get the information.” Luekim said she receives a range of inquiries, from seniors looking for the appropriate government services to others with health care questions. “We get people who are coming into the province as new residents… and they need to find a doctor, so we have a bit of a connection there,” she said. “We also have a connection with a pharmacist who provides home calls for medications.” The information and referral line can be invaluable for seniors who are housebound and have minimal contact with the outside world, Luekim said. “There are a lot of seniors out there who

don’t know how to access these things – the help that is available.” Not only are seniors unaware of the service, McIntosh said, but many also wait until the last minute to look into it. “People think that we aren’t operational, and also, people don’t pre-plan, and that’s where the education piece is really important – rather than be in crisis mode and look for information, it’s better to have the information (before it’s needed),” she said. “People go looking for that information only when they need it as opposed to it being on the top of their priority list.” McIntosh said seniors who don’t know about the program may not be receiving necessary help. “Some comments that I’ve heard is they don’t know where to go and they just give up.” Senior Service Connectors take calls Monday through Friday. Callers are encouraged to leave a message if there isn’t an answer, and a volunteer will return the call. The phone number is 604-531-9400.

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A South Surrey Grade 6 student determined to make a difference in the world has managed to do so, one mug of hot chocolate at a time. Cairo Chapman of Rosemary Heights Elementary – with the help of peers, teachers and parents – has surpassed her goal of raising $1,000 for global charity Free the Children through weekly hot chocolate sales. Hordes of students armed with their own travel mugs lined up for Freedom Fridays, when they were served cocoa at the school for a $1 donation. “It feels amazing,” Cairo said of collecting $1,011.88 so far. “It’s really good.” Cairo said she came up with the fundraising idea after attending We Day, a Free the Children initiative celebrating the ability of youth to create positive change. She was one of 10 students in Rosemary Heights’ Leadership Team to participate in the Vancouver event in October. “When I got to We Day, there were so many inspirational speakers and it just motivated you and made you feel like you could do anything.” Grade 5 teacher Megan Short said Cairo approached her about continuing the message imparted on youth at the event. “She wanted to follow up and actually do something, and the Freedom Friday idea was pitched.” The sales were scheduled for every Friday in November, with the first one bringing in hundreds of

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’Tis the season to spread some holiday cheer, and Elgin Park Secondary students are getting in on the spirit. For the fifth year, the students will host a community Christmas dinner at the school, “for everyone who would like the opportunity to have a Christmas dinner.” “Everyone is welcome,” said teacher Michelle Palmer. “We’re reaching out to everybody.” The dinner is a collaborative Securing the future effort of Grade 8-12 home Those looking to make a gift of economics students, who will securities to Peace Arch Hospital prepare and serve the food, and Community Health and provide Foundation have up to entertainment. Dec. 15 to do so and Teachers will qualify for a 2010 tax provide some receipt. behind-the-scenes The donations are assistance, Palmer an alternative to said. using cash, cheque The dinner is set editorial@peacearchnews.com or credit card when for Dec. 15, with contributing to the doors to open local hospital, and are becoming at 5 p.m. and the meal to be more popular among people served at 5:30. Those interested taking a “financially savvy” in attending – about 100 people approach to giving, according turned out last year – are asked to the foundation’s executive to RSVP to Palmer by Dec. director. 10. She may be reached at the “Increasingly, we are seeing school, 604-538-6678. donors who have sophisticated plans that have been developed Cakes for children in consultation with an Christmas shoppers can investment advisor,” Jackie pick up South Surrey Kiwanis Smith said in a release.

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With a goal to knit at least 50 tuques by Dec. 17, Menno Boldt is counting on there being a lot of hockey games on TV the next two weeks. The South Surrey resident – who has made it a habit to knit tuques while watching sports in his recliner – will be distributing the latest batch to those attending a Christmas dinner hosted by Langley’s Southgate church mid-December. He was spurred to produce his colourful wool caps for the dinner’s guests just this month. “Call it inspiration. I get inspired to help people,” he said. Peace Arch News reported last year how Boldt has donated tuques to numerous causes, both in the community and internationally. He picked up the hobby about four years ago, improvising and modifying his technique on a hand loom to make tuques with a basic threestripe pattern in two sizes – one for infants and the other for children to adults. The method is not too far off from the one once used by his mother, who made rugs with a spool and four nails and who taught Boldt to knit when he

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Menno Boldt will be handing out dozens of knitted tuques to attendants at a Christmas dinner hosted by Southgate church in Langley later this month. was seven. One tuque takes him up to two hours to finish, and he can make about 100 in a month. “Nothing of it is to my own benefit – I do it solely for charity,” Boldt said, noting he will attend the Dec. 17 dinner and hand out the hats himself. “I’ll try to my best to

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Christmas hampers for people in need. It’s just another way Boldt is using his skill to give back. “I have a motto: If I see a need, if I can meet that need, I’ll do the deed.” Anyone with yarn to donate to Boldt can contact him at 604542-1337.

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Janek Bajerski – a student of the Down Syndrome Research Foundation’s South Surrey postsecondary program – has been recognized for exceptional improvements in his studies and inspiring others. The 23-year-old, who has a developmental disability, received the fifth annual George Klukas Achievement Award at the foundation’s Vancouver Up the Down Market Dinner in September. Klukas, who presented the honour, told the audience how Bajerski has shown a drastic change in attitude since starting with the Centre for Specialized Learning three years ago. “Back then this young man attended the program, but he didn’t seem to really enjoy school,” Klukas said. “Now, however, he comes to school with a great positive attitude, is very inquisitive and is always wanting to learn more – even using his own initiative to do more on his own.” Not only does Bajerski show enthusiasm in his reading and communications class at Mount Olive Lutheran Church, but he also sets a positive example for others, according to the foundation’s Natalie Morin. “Within his classmates he started being very… inspiring to them and became a mentor to a fellow classmate who

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They give money, time, food and expertise, but on Saturday, some of the Surrey Food Bank’s top supporters will be on the receiving end of gratitude. “Saying thank you is tough, because we say thank you all year long,” says Surrey Food Bank executive director Marilyn Herrmann. One way to recognize the many food bank boosters is with the annual Donor Recognition Awards, which will take place at an open house tomorrow (Saturday). Twenty-eight different groups and individuals who gave extra effort this year will be thanked by food bank staff and volunteers. Among them are Surrey Mac’s Convenience Stores, which partnered with the Surrey Board of Education for a contest to see which two high schools and three elementary schools could raise the most donations for the food bank. The top five schools will share Mac’s contribution of $5,000 for the schools to use for their own programs. Mac’s, which also made separate donations to the Surrey Food Bank, will be recognized as Outstanding Grocery Store Supporter. “They have been very generous to us in the last couple of months,” says Tiffany Parton, manager of resources and development at the Surrey Food Bank. Nucleus Labs will be be recognized as a Top New Community Supporter for the donation of resources for the installation and maintenance of a new Surrey Food Bank computerized client registration system. Nucleus labs, based in Vancouver, specializes in health care software. BMO Employee Charitable Foundation and Knights of Columbus’ Cedar Club, which will be recognized for other contributions, covered some

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Fitness fundraiser another success Innovative Fitness’s Train the Trainer event last Friday raised $21,000 for a pair of local charities – exceeding by $1,000 the team’s pre-event target. The two-hour event saw Innovative Fitness clients donate

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If the Surrey school district had all the money it wanted to build the classroom space it feels necessary in the coming years, there would be at least seven new schools built by 2015. There would also be about a dozen additions constructed on cramped schools and another six or so pieces of land purchased to plan for future facilities. But that wish list isn’t likely to come to fruition. Surrey hasn’t received any provincial funding for new school space – besides modular buildings to accommodate full-day kindergarten at some schools – since 2005. One new school, Adams Road Elementary, is set to open this month near 68 Avenue and 182 Street and represents the last of the capital money granted to Surrey five years ago. “The really frustrating part is we’re shovel ready. If they came along tomorrow and said ‘here’s X million dollars for whatever,’ we’re ready to go,” said Surrey Board of Education chair Laurae McNally. Even then, however, it takes a minimum of two years to build an elementary school and three to five years to complete a high school. The lack of additional classroom space in a district growing by hundreds of learners each year means more and more students are destined to spend many class hours in portables. This year, there are about 230 of the so-called temporary classrooms in Surrey and by 2015, it’s estimated there will be roughly 340. In some neighbourhoods, such as the Clayton area in north Cloverdale and in Grandview Heights in South Surrey, there is a pressing demand for classrooms as housing development proceeds at lightning speed.

How many kids in Surrey schools? • 2010: 67,700 • 2015: an estimated 70,500 Number of kindergarten students • 2010: 3,374 in full-day program • 2015: 5,100 in full-day program Portable projections • 2010: 232 (5,800 students) • 2015: an estimated 340 (8,500 students) Cost of district’s building wish list • 2010-2015: $272 million Of course, the shift to full-day kindergarten in 2010 and 2011 has put further strain on school space. And the school district is concerned what effect further provincial plans to expand the scope of the public education system may have on Surrey. In February 2010, the provincial throne speech announced “new partnerships with the private sector and parents will enable the establishment of neighbourhood preschools for four-year-olds and three-year-olds within communities over the next five years.” That, according to projections, would leave several local elementary schools with between 15 and 30 portables apiece. Unless significant capital dollars are committed in the near future, it’s estimated such a plan would also dramatically increase the overall number of students in Surrey learning in portables. Whereas it’s estimated about 8,500 kindergarten to Grade 12 students will be in portables five years from now, the addition of preschool children would hike that figure up to 13,200 – almost two in 10 kids.

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CITY NEWS PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING Updated Sign Bylaw for the City of White Rock The City of White Rock is embarking on a much needed review of its 24 year old Sign Bylaw. The goal is an updated bylaw which supports local business and economic activity, incorporates new design ideas and best practices, ensures public safety and reflects community standards and the unique elements of White Rock. The City is hosting a public information meeting to introduce the updated Sign Bylaw where there will be a presentation on the changes followed by a question and answer period. Meeting Date: Tuesday, December 14, 2010 Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Location: City Hall Council Chambers, 15322 Buena Vista Avenue To view the draft bylaw, please visit the City’s website at www.city.whiterock.bc.ca

DEVELOPER PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING The City of White Rock invites the public to an Open House regarding an application for rezoning 15496 and 15520 Goggs Avenue from RS-1 to RS-7, to permit the subdivision of the two lots into four lots. At the open house there will be a display outlining the details of the proposed development. Meeting Date: Wednesday, December 8, 2010 Time 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Location: White Rock Library, 15342 Buena Vista Avenue For more information, please contact Mike Pajic at 604.617.3386 or email mike_pajic@shaw.ca.

ANNUAL PAY PARKING DECAL SALES It’s that time of year again! 2011 pay parking decals will be available for sale beginning Tuesday, December 7, 2010. The decal cost will be $30 (plus HST). To qualify for a pay parking decal you must be a resident of the City of White Rock. Please provide: • a valid driver’s licence with your White Rock address • your current valid owner’s certificate of insurance (ICBC) and vehicle licence showing the same address as your driver’s licence. Pay parking decals can be purchased at these customer service locations: • City Hall – 15322 Buena Vista Avenue • White Rock Community Centre – 15154 Russell Avenue • Centennial Park Leisure Centre – 14600 North Bluff Road • Kent Street Activity Centre – 1475 Kent Street Parking is free for up to four hours at City of White Rock pay parking locations for all vehicles with veteran licence plates—no parking decal is required! For more information, call Planning and Development Services at 604.541.2136.

MATURE DRIVERS WORKSHOP Are you an older driver? Come to a free Mature Drivers Workshop at the White Rock Community Centre and learn what you can do to stay safe and keep driving for as long as possible. Learn how age affects your driving skills, update your knowledge of vehicle safety features and assess your own driving habits. Co-sponsored by White Rock Community Policing and the BCAA Traffic Safety Foundation. Upcoming Workshop Friday, December 10 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. To register, call White Rock Leisure Services at 604.541.2231.

WINTER 2011 LEISURE GUIDE You won’t believe all the things you can do! The Winter Leisure Guide was delivered to Peninsula area homess with the Peace Arch News on Wednesday, December 1, with program registration starting December 2. Copies of the guide are also available online or at Centennial Arena, Kent Street Activity Centre, White Rock Community Centre, White Rock Library and White Rock City Hall. Information about White Rock Leisure Services Recreation Programs is available online year round through the “Online Services” drop down menu on each page, or under the Helpful Links section on the City’s homepage age

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA The White Rock Fire Fighters would like to invite you and your family out to the fire hall for pancakes and pictures with Santa! This special event takes place tomorrow, on December 4, from 8:00 a.m. until noon and costs $5 for adults and $3 for children. Proceeds go to support the Professional Fire Fighters Burn Fund.

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A volunteer at last year’s Seniors Christmas Dinner serves up some punch.

Festive fun is served W A special 30 Year Service Award from the Governor of Canada was awarded to Fire Chief Phil Lemire, pictured here on December 1 with Mayor Ferguson and Councillors Fathers and Anderson

2010 LONG SERVICE AND EMPLOYEE EXCELLENCE AWARD RECIPIENTS Mayor and Council are proud to recognize the dedication and hard work of the City of White Rock employees, who are an integral part of the community. Long Service Award Recipients The following employees were recognized on Wednesday, December 1, for their years of service and commitment to the City of White Rock. 10 Years Paul Almeida Mike Bancroft Raghbir Bindra Scott Booth Genik Lankowski Richard Mann Tracie Mooney

15 Years Carol Boyd Rita Clarkson John Curfaro James Davison Cordell Fulton Sandra Kurylo Ken Michaelsen Doug Smith

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25 Years Bob Schlase Robert Atkinson 30 Years Leon Gray Rob Heath Brian Lessard 35 Years Stan Roach

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South Surrey’s Sue Janetti created the Zimbabwe Gecko Society to help struggling women and children in her home country feel hope for the future. Now, after more than two years focusing on raising funds, Janetti has handed the society’s reins over to the Evangelical Free Church of Canada, which founded Langley’s Trinity Western University. Janetti said the move will boost the society’s financial options and enable her to do more of what she loves best: work hands-on in Zimbabwe with the people she is trying to help. “If I don’t have to work so hard here, we can actually go over and make sure what we say is happening is happening,” Janetti said. Janetti emphasized the society will continue to exist, along with all of its projects, but as a ministry of the church, it will have stronger credibility and be betterpositioned to seek corporate support. “We’re not losing anything. We’re gaining a support team. It will provide us with an opportunity without so much exhaustion,” she said. The freedom was realized last month. It was pursued because a number of the society’s directors

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in January 2008, when Janetti appealed for donations in exchange for handmade wire geckos and Christmas ornaments that had been fashioned by children living on the streets of Harare, Zimbabwe. The effort became a recognized non-profit society in January 2009. With the weight of administering the society lifted, Janetti is readying to spend at least three months in Zimbabwe tending to its projects in person. Starting in late March, she will be working with Zimbabwean educators, teaching them how to use sock puppets to connect with children, many of whom have been traumatized. “We’re calling it a Sock It To Them program,” Janetti said, adding the puppets are being fashioned by local residents. She noted everything the society does – from providing villagers with basics to help them become self-sufficient to introducing revenue-generating ventures – is possible largely as a result of many people giving just a little: for every 200 people that donate $5 per month, the society can start supporting a village. “It doesn’t always have to be big,” Janetti said. “It’s all happening with a little bit. That’s the exciting part of it.”

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Burns Bog Conservation Society president Eliza Olson is never far from the spotlight or news media. Now the former teacher is one of 10 chosen finalists in the CBC’s Champions of Change contest.

Bog society president has her eye on the prize Philip Raphael Black Press

Resilient. That would be one way of describing North Delta’s Eliza Olson and her bid to preserve Burns Bog. And it’s more than likely why the president of the Burns Bog Conservation Society was recently nominated as one of 10 people from across Canada as a finalist in the CBC’s Champions of Change, a contest that celebrates volunteerism and packs a $25,000 prize. “I am extremely pleased and flattered to have been nominated considering the number of people considered for this contest,” said Olson, who has been busy fielding calls of congratulations and interview requests since the nomination announcement Nov. 19. Olson, selected to the contest’s top 10 from a field of more than 2,000, has been crusading to keep the bog intact since running for a spot on Delta council in 1987.

Perimeter Road. While she was unsuccessful in becoming a councillor, she While the days have been made busy by the nomination, has helped see off plenty of Olson said she doesn’t mind development proposals for the peat bog that was most notably given the profile it has provided the bog society and its cause. described as the “lungs of the “It has been great Lower Mainland” for its publicity for the bog,” ability to act as a carbon sink, cleaning the air in she said, adding that the region. has been one of the society’s focuses over Back in 1987, the Delta Lands Corporation the years. “Reaching out has had floated the idea of developing the area for been key. In fact, industrial and residential just the other day we received a donation use, plus dredging a ❝I am from someone in portion to create a deep Ontario,” Olson said. sea port. extremely And in the late 1990s, a pleased and If she wins, Olson said the money would proposal to locate to the flattered to go directly to the bog PNE was raised. have been society. All of those, and nominated.❞ others in between, met “I’d consider it a Eliza Olson the same end with the donation towards the finalist bog and all the people bog being preserved. of Delta,” she said. It’s something Olson The public is invited to vote says she and the bog society are proud of, although there for the finalists by visiting www. cbc.ca/change/index.html and are remaining threats such as construction of the South Fraser clicking on the “vote” tab.

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christmas DroP & shoP Last minute Christmas shopping without the kids! Drop off your child, and let us entertain them with crafts and games. soUth 1 session $20 4222233 m Dec 20 4222234 t u Dec 21 4222235 W Dec 22 4222236 t h Dec 23 4222237 F Dec 24 4222238 m Dec 27 4222239 t u Dec 28 4222240 W Dec 29 4222241 t h Dec 30 4222242 F Dec 31 south surrey indoor pool

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PaDi scUba seal team camP

christmas breaK camP Action packed days for your preschooler. Full of fun, thrills and friends including games, arts and crafts, sports and much more. gUilDForD 4 sessions $41.75 3-5yrs 4223912 m-th Dec 20 12:30pm-3:00pm 4223923 m-th Dec 27 9:30am-12noon Fraser Heights Recreation centre gUilDForD 4 sessions $47.75 4222183 m-th Dec 20 4222184 m-th Dec 27 Guildford Recreation centre

3-5yrs 9:30am-12:30pm 9:30am-12:30pm

north 4 sessions $41.75 2-5yrs 4219691 m-th Dec 20 9:00am-11:30am 4219692 m-th Dec 27 9:00am-11:30am chuck Bailey Recreation centre soUth 4 sessions $47.75 3-5yrs 4219726 m-th Dec 20 9:30am-12:30pm 4219728 m-th Dec 27 9:30am-12:30pm Kensington prairie community centre soUth 5 sessions $44.75 3-5yrs 4223138 m-F Dec 20 9:30am-11:30am 4223139 m-F Dec 27 9:30am-11:30am south surrey Recreation centre

baDminton - level 1 Improve your game, get active and have fun! Join us for a week of badminton game play and skill development. 6-9yrs 9:00am-10:30am

soUth 4 sessions $25.25 9-13yrs 4224113 tu-F Dec 28 10:45am-12:15pm south surrey Recreation centre

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sWim anD sKate camP Activities include aquatic activities, ice skating, video lunch on an 8 ft TV screen and other sports activities. Lunch can be provided at an extra fee and may include: pizza, sandwiches, lasagne, burritos & pasta. FleetWooD 4 sessions With lunch $157.50 Without lunch $127.50 4216969 m, W-F Dec 20 4216970 m, W-F Dec 27 surrey sport & Leisure

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h20 sPorts camP Be prepared for plenty of action with this popular camp. Activities include exciting public swims with games, relays and races. Mornings include sports, fishing, scavenger hunts, crafts, movies, and much much more. These camps include a daily swimming lesson along with leadership skill componentsfor older participants.

Children soUth 4 sessions $25.25 4224112 tu-F Dec 28

This exciting camp gives children the opportunity to complete basic dive training in the warm waters at the pool. The classroom and pool sessions are a great introduction to the world of SCUBA diving!

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soUth 5 sessions $36.75 9-13yrs 4224105 m-F Dec 20 10:45am-12:15pm south surrey Recreation centre

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holiDaY on horsebacK Your very own horse to develop basic riding skills. Learn about horse safety and behaviour, proper grooming and handling techniques, horse care, feeding and stable management. cloverDale 4 sessions $225 4217554 m-th Dec 20 a & t equestrian centre

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christmas art camP Celebrate winter with lots of artistic fun and excitement. Children will have an opportunity to draw, paint and create their very own Winter Wonderland. soUth 5 sessions $48.50 4223216 m-F Dec 20 4223217 m-F Dec 27

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christmas breaK camP Action packed days for kids. Full of fun, thrills and friends including games, arts and crafts, sports and much more. cloverDale 4 sessions $71.50 4225507 m-th Dec 20 cloverdale Recreation centre

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FleetWooD 4 sessions $71.50 4222228 m-th Dec 20 4222230 m-th Dec 27 Fleetwood community centre

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gUilDForD 4 sessions $71.50 6-12yrs 4216526 m-th Dec 20 9:00am-3:00pm Fraser Heights Recreation centre gUilDForD 4 sessions $71.50 4223032 m-th Dec 20 4223033 m-th Dec 27 Guildford Recreation centre

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neWton 4 sessions $71.50 6-12yrs 4221867 m-th Dec 20 9:00am-3:00pm 4221882 m-th Dec 27 9:00am-3:00pm Newton Recreation centre - Hall north 4 sessions $71.50 6-12yrs 4219670 m-th Dec 20 9:00am-3:00pm 4219671 m-th Dec 27 9:00am-3:00pm chuck Bailey Recreation centre north 4225903 m 4225899 m

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natUre DiscoverY For kids who love being outside and exploring our environment. Come with us as we discover ecosystems, get crafty with eco-art, play outdoor games and take nature walks. north 5 sessions $126 4223853 m-F Dec 20 surrey Nature centre

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Preteen extreme This camp includes recreational sports, arts and crafts, swimming and field trips. Price of camp includes all supplies, transportation, admissions and supervision. Please check with each Town Centre in your area for specific details. north 5 sessions $126 4223252 m-F Dec 27 North surrey Rec centre

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Peace Arch News Friday, December 3, 2010

news Proceeds from symposium going toward research grant, scholarships

Safety endowment created scholarship of $1,000 at UFV. The Managing High Rises: A Proceeds from immensely suc- Systems Approach for the Fire cessful fire symposiums hosted Service symposium was held by the City of Surrey will go to at the Justice Institute of Britfurther public safety research. ish Columbia and attracted 175 On Sept. 15, the Surrey members of the B.C. Fire Department held fire service and related an event in New Westfields. minster that outlined the Surrey fire Chief Len best practices in fighting Garis said the endowhighrise fires. ment is a natural fit with The symposium netted the conference in part $30,000. because of the partners The city has decided to in involved. put the money toward The project is expected establishing a City of to expand as Surrey Surrey Fire Research ❝This funding hosts more symposiums, Endowment, the first will support eventually involving scholarship fund in B.C. ongoing Simon Fraser University targeting research in research that and Kwantlen Polytechpublic safety. will ultimately nic University. Of the total, Surrey result in more The scholarships will will provide a $5,000 be paid using interinformed research grant, which est accrued from the decisionwill be matched by the endowment, leaving the making Centre for Public Safety principle to remain there and Criminal Justice forever. and safer Research and the School communities.❞ Mayor Dianne Watts of Criminology and Dianne Watts says the endowment will Criminal Justice at Unimake this community Surrey Mayor versity College of the safer. Fraser Valley (UFV). “This funding will The one-time $10,000 grant is support ongoing research that available, in whole or in part, for will ultimately result in more public safety research projects by informed decision-making and application to the university. safer communities,” Watts said. The remaining $25,000 endow- “The Surrey Fire Service has ment will provide an annual been recognized as a leader in Kevin Diakiw Black Press

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Critics, BNSF differ over derailment dangers Fifth in a special series on the Peninsula’s relationship with its rail route. Alex Browne

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n April 20, 1959, a Great Northern diesel engine piloting a northbound freight train hit a mudslide and derailed near Ocean Park. The diesel wound at the rocks by the water’s edge, while its accompanying diesel engine and two freight cars were off the tracks, but still on the roadbed. There was no major damage or injury as a result. It was a relatively unspectacular end to the first 50 years of operation along the White Rock and South Surrey shoreline route. During that period, trains had derailed eight times – three as result of mudslides hitting moving trains, five as a result of trains hitting mudslides that already covered the tracks. In the more than 50 years since, it is the boast of BNSF – which inherited the GN line – that no further derailments have occurred on the route. BNSF spokesman Gus Melonas has said the company spends “millions” each year to ensure this record stands. “It all comes back to technology, training, equipment and investment in track,” he said. But Phil LeGood, of local railway safety watchdog SmartRail, said that, even with the $5.5 million BNSF recently spent to upgrade the line to continuous-weld rail (CWR), derailments are still possible. And the ante for collateral damage is much higher than it was during the first 50 years of the line, he said, considering the number

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BNSF is proud that there have been no derailments on the Peninsula in the last 50 years. of cars of hazardous materials – including tankers carrying chlorine, ammonia, sulphur dioxide or liquid petroleum gas – that freight trains carry through the community. “Observers in the White Rock area have witnessed as much as one-third of the cars of one 100-plus car train carrying hazardous or dangerous materials,” Le Good said. Melonas cited security concerns for BNSF not releasing numbers on the amount of hazardous materials shipped, and acknowledged that such materials amounted to a “small majority of overall product.” “There has not been one recorded death (on BNSF lines) in the Lower Mainland as a result

of hazardous materials,” Melonas added. “Our record speaks for itself.” Le Good said that while continuous-weld rail eliminates the risk of derailments from faults in segments bolted together, it doesn’t rule them out altogether. Undetectable internal defects could exist in welded joints that might also cause “cracking and failure” at the joint – which could also precipitate a derailment, he added. Melonas countered, saying BNSF has invested heavily in onboard equipment that alerts employees of any danger. On the positive side, Le Good notes that BNSF trains observe a speed limit through the

Semiahmoo Peninsula rail corridor (Melonas confirms Lower Mainland BNSF freight train speeds range from 21 to 50 mph). “This is good news, as lower speeds rarely result in catastrophic derailments,” Le Good said. “However, the US National Transportation Safety Board has indicated that even the most advanced rail tanker can puncture at speeds less than 30 miles per hour.” The worst case scenario, safety advocates agree, would be a Peninsula accident that resembled one that took place in the small town of Graniteville, S.C. Nine people died after a 42-car freight train hit a parked train on a side track. Among 14 cars that derailed were three chlorine tank cars, one of which leaked, according to news reports, “a cloud of deadly green gas.” Add this kind of scenario to the local route – particularly in Crescent Beach, where a BNSF train recently stopped due to a mechanical alert, blocking both access routes – and, safety critics say, you have a recipe for disaster. The Crescent Beach Property Owners Association emergency planning committee is currently studying escape plans, but Le Good doubts responders would be able to arrive fast enough to prevent inhalation injuries. Melonas said BNSF plans and procedures are constantly being updated to “avoid this unlikely type of situation.” “Our employees live in these neighborhoods, too, and we are working to ensure that we don’t block access routes for more than 10 minutes at a time.” Next: Plans – both past and future – to move the tracks from the waterfront.

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Parent Participation Creative Dance Moves Children will explore the basic fundamentals of dance through rhythm and music. Emphasis will be on fun and using your imagination. 10 Sessions $46.25 2-3yrs 4230322 M Jan 10 9:00am-9:45am 4230323 M Jan 10 1:00pm-1:45pm 4230324 Tu Jan 11 11:00am-11:45am Don Christian Recreation Centre Sign Language Come and learn a large sign language vocabulary together with your child. Long before your child is ready to speak, you can experience meaningful and effective parent/ child communication. 10 Sessions $52.50 4-15mos 4230316 W Jan 12 11:15am-12:00pm Clayton Hall Exploring Music This is an opportunity for parents and children to enjoy music though musical stories, rhythm, rhymes and instruments. 10 Sessions $46.25 5mos-17mos 4230314 W Jan 12 9:15am-10:00am 10 Sessions $46.25 18mos-3yrs 4230315 W Jan 12 10:15am-11:00am Clayton Hall Music & Movement Music, song, and dance! Explore balance and rhythm using a variety of instruments and other materials. Parent participation is required. 10 Sessions $46.25 1mos-30mos 4230418 W Jan 12 10:15am-11:00am 10 Sessions $46.25 30mos-4yrs 4230419 W Jan 12 11:15am-12:00pm Don Christian Recreation Centre Social Recreation What a great way to introduce your child to Preschool! This structured program consists of play activities, circle time, story-telling, arts and exploration. 10 Sessions $74 24-48mos 4230444 M Jan 10 9:45am-11:15am Cloverdale Ball Park 11 Sessions $81.50 24-36mos 4230445 F Jan 7 9:00am-10:30am 11 Sessions $81.50 24-48mos 4230446 F Jan 7 11:00am-12:30pm 10 Sessions $74 2-3yrs 4230447 Sa Jan 15 9:15am-10:45am Don Christian Recreation Centre Story, Art, Play Introduction to preschool through songs, crafts and exploration. Different themes include dinosaurs, insects, farms, gardening, jungle animals, ocean life and more! 10 Sessions $55.50 12-30mos 4230441 W Jan 12 9:00am-10:00am Don Christian Recreation Centre

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Children Hip Hop Learn the latest in hip hop and dance coordination in this funky energetic class. Ideal for those with little to no dance experience. 10 Sessions $55.50 5-7yrs 4230264 Th Jan 13 3:00pm-4:00pm 10 Sessions $55.50 8-11yrs 4230265 Th Jan 13 4:00pm-5:00pm Don Christian Recreation Centre Jazz & Hip Hop Dance Jazz up your life with the latest dance moves from music videos! You will cover basic dance steps, create exciting routines, and meet new friends. 10 Sessions $55.50 5-7yrs 4230270 Sa Jan 15 3:15pm-4:15pm Don Christian Recreation Centre Tap Dance Level 1 Get those heels clicking! This is a fun class developed for children who want to learn basic steps in tap. Tap shoes are not required. 10 Sessions $55.50 5-7yrs 4230188 M Jan 10 3:45pm-4:45pm 10 Sessions $55.50 8-12yrs 4237336 M Jan 10 4:45pm-5:45pm Don Christian Recreation Centre Kids Who Cook Come out and enjoy cooking with us! Learn to make fun and easy recipes that you can add to your very own cookbook. 5 Sessions $52 6-12yrs 4230375 W Jan 12 4:30pm-6:00pm 4230376 W Feb 16 4:30pm-6:00pm Don Christian Recreation Centre French Level 1 Children will be taught how to read, write and speak basic French words and phrases in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Emphasis will be placed on conversational French. 10 Sessions $64.25 6-9yrs 4230189 W Jan 12 6:00pm-7:00pm Don Christian Recreation Centre Spanish Children will learn the alphabet, their numbers, and basic phrases in this beautiful language. Emphasis on conversational Spanish. 10 Sessions $64.25 6-9yrs 4230190 W Jan 12 7:00pm-8:00pm Don Christian Recreation Centre Rhythmic Gymnastics Children will learn basic moves with the ball, ribbon and hoop. Develops hand to eye coordination, flexibility, strength and balance. 10 Sessions $55.50 5-7yrs 4230428 W Jan 12 3:00pm-4:00pm Clayton Hall

Basketball Slam dunk into the next season! Introduction to the basic skills including dribbling, passing, lay ups, shooting and game play. 10 Sessions $55.50 6-7yrs 4230295 W Jan 12 5:30pm-6:30pm 10 Sessions $55.50 8-10yrs 4230296 W Jan 12 6:30pm-7:30pm 10 Sessions $55.50 10-12yrs 4230297 W Jan 12 7:30pm-8:30pm A.J. McLellan Elementary School Floor Hockey Level 1 Introduction to the basic skills including team work, passing, shooting and game play. 10 Sessions $46.25 5-6yrs 4230293 W Jan 12 3:15pm-4:00pm 10 Sessions $55.50 7-9yrs 4230294 W Jan 12 4:00pm-5:00pm Don Christian Recreation Centre Multi-Sport This program introduces sports such as floor hockey, soccer and T-ball to encourage the development of physical movement, coordination and interaction between children. 10 Sessions $55.50 6-9yrs 4230313 F Jan 14 3:00pm-4:00pm Don Christian Recreation Centre 9 Sessions $50 6-9yrs 4236678 Tu Jan 18 6:30pm-7:30pm Hazelgrove Elementary

Drama Enter stage right! This program will introduce you to drama exercises, games, theatre sports, play building and improvisations. No experience required. 10 Sessions $55.50 6-9yrs 4230266 Th Jan 13 5:30pm-6:30pm 10 Sessions $55.50 9-12yrs 4230267 Th Jan 13 6:30pm-7:30pm Don Christian Recreation Centre Art Express Children will learn to express themselves with creativity and imagination through basic drawing and painting techniques in various media, including tempera, oil pastels and charcoal. Learn a different project every week. Supplies included. 10 Sessions $55.50 6-9yrs 4230434 Tu Jan 11 6:00pm-7:00pm 10 Sessions $55.50 9-12yrs 4230435 Tu Jan 11 7:00pm-8:00pm Don Christian Recreation Centre Art Fun 101 Multi-media approach to painting, printmaking, collage, and sculpting focusing on the inspirations of the season. 10 Sessions $55.50 5-7yrs 4230439 Sa Jan 15 9:30am-10:30am 10 Sessions $64.75 8-12yrs 4230440 Sa Jan 15 10:45am-12:00pm Don Christian Recreation Centre

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Churches deny link to canvasser tax purposes. Black Press A 2008 letter from CRA to Kwasny A man behind a questionable food states an audit identified that bank operation that was recently the charity “had not maintained canvassing for funds in Abbotsford adequate books, records or internal has a new website with misleading accounting controls.” information. It also states that the directors Mirek Kwasny, a Mission of the charity received resident who runs the Single payments in 2003 which Parent Food Bank (SPFB), “were not substantiated lists two churches as foodas employment income or distribution sites. However, proceeds from fundraising spokesmen from both of the activities.” churches say they have no The audit also revealed current connection to the that the charity used two service. contracted fundraisers who Newton Fellowship Baptist earned 66.6 and 50 per cent Church, based in Surrey, of the total donations raised. Mirek Kwasny is listed on the website “…the charity has not (singleparentfoodbank.org) devoted all of its resources as a distribution centre open three to charitable activities due to the Wednesdays a month. extensive fundraising expenses and The senior pastor said the church’s director benefits,” the letter states. affiliation with SPFB is minor and The door-to-door method of dates back to the 1990s, when the fundraising is still being used. On group used a truck on the property Nov. 25, an online job posting to store some food items. on Craiglist sought door-to-door He said there has been no canvassers for $13 per hour, with a association with SPFB for several link to the singleparentfoodbank. years, and he has requested that the org website. The ad has since been church be removed from the website. removed. Calls and emails to SPFB have not “This is a year-round campaign yet been returned, he said. for a worthwhile cause which is New Heights Church in Mission particularly crucial at this time of is also listed as a location, with year. Workers needed from Sunday instructions for people to call the to Friday evenings,” the posting SPFB office number to arrange food stated. delivery. A call placed by a Black Press Pastor Greg Elford said the church reporter to the number listed also has no connection to SPFB. was answered by a man who said “We are not affiliated and asked canvassers were needed from him several times to not include our “Horseshoe Bay to Langley. name in his canvassing,” he said. “We’re everywhere,” he said, adding Elford said the church was “open that canvassers are currently not to a conversation” with Kwasny at working in Abbotsford. one point, but cut ties on further The SPFB website says door-toinvestigation. door campaigns are held, but it does The only other physical location not mention that canvassers are paid. listed on the SPFB website is for a It also states that cash or cheque storage facility in Port Coquitlam. donations are preferred, and the On the website’s home page, Single money is used to buy “specific Parent Food Bank is identified as perishable foods and baby items being a non-profit society through requested by individual families.” the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). The SPFB did not respond before The group had its status as a press deadline to emails or phone registered charity revoked in March calls placed by Black Press, which 2008, when it operated as Canadian first reported on SPFB on Oct. 30, Charity Assist Society. after the Abbotsford Community This means it can no longer issue Services’ Food Bank expressed official donation receipts for income concerns about soliciting in the area. Vikki Hopes

Legacy program adopted Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter

A policy to ensure notable White Rock citizens continue to be recognized is all but in place, after receiving unanimous support at the city’s governance and legislation committee meeting Monday. Members – all of whom sit on city council – voted to recommend council adopt the White Rock Outstanding

‘Canadians on the the Peninsula’ Legacy Program. Acting director of leisure services Sylvia Yee told the committee the policy replaces the Living Legacy program, which was initiated in 2005. In previous years, nominations have been submitted to, and award selections made by, the Canada Day by the Bay Committee. That committee no longer exists.

To date, 25 citizens have been recognized through the program, for contributions in areas including arts, heritage and health. Their names are in the Living Legacies Book housed at city hall. Future honourees will be announced annually during Canada Day festivities on July 1. Yee’s report on the policy recommends allocating $4,000 annually to the program.

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Victim was a ‘decent, hard-working man’ never late for work. There was no history Paul Phelan was of drug abuse, no hint a long-time Surrey of criminal activity. resident, a hardBut something working man and happened the night beloved uncle to his of Thursday, Nov. nieces and nephews. 25 in Whalley when He was planning to Phelan went to make take some of them a purchase at a liquor out on dirt bikes, a store near the 10700 prospect that made his block of 135A Street family nervous. around 11 p.m. “He was a little bit Two officers from accident-prone,” sister the RCMP’s Lower Millie McKinnon said. Mainland District A motorcycle accident Emergency Response had left her brother Team on patrol in the with a rod in one area discovered Phelan leg and a lying in the ❝He always had centre of 135A permanent limp that a smile on his Street. made it He was dead. face.❞ impossible for The street is Millie McKinnon where some the 43-yearsister old autoof the poorest wrecking yard and most employee to run. desperate people in Phelan was the Surrey hang out, some “baby” of his family, of them homeless, drugthe youngest of six kids addicted or mentally who grew up in Surrey, unstable. McKinnon said. “He (Phelan) “He always had a doesn’t belong in smile on his face,” she this neighbourhood,” said. said Cpl. Dale Carr, McKinnon described spokesman for the her brother as as a Integrate Homicide “simple, hard-working, Investigation Team decent man” who was (IHIT). Dan Ferguson Black Press

Carr said Phelan was not a “provoker,” not someone who would start a fight. “Not only does this incident appear to have been an unprovoked attack, it was on a person that was unable to properly defend themselves or at the very least try to get away,” Carr added. On Wednesday, police returned to the scene of the crime to make a public statement formally identifying Phelan as the victim. Carr said forensic evidence clearly shows Phelan was murdered. He would not give details. “We will not be releasing the manner of death in this instance,” Carr told reporters. “We are keeping that close to the vest as an investigational strategy,” he said. McKinnon spoke for her parents and more than a dozen other family members who attended the police news conference and laid flowers at a curbside memorial for her

brother. “There aren’t words that can express our shock at the cruelty of the death he suffered,” she said. “The initial shock is wearing off but I find myself swinging between grief and anger. I try not to feel angry because Paul wouldn’t want that.” Anyone with information is asked to call the IHIT tip line at 1-877-551-IHIT. If you wish to remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222TIPS.

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â&#x2013; Christmas open house with MP Russ Hiebert Dec. 3 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at his office, 106A 2429 152 St. Join Russ for coffee and snacks. Info, 604-542-9495 or info@ russhiebert.ca â&#x2013; Cultural Gala Dec. 3 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Elgin Park Secondary, 13484 24 Ave., featuring Brazilian dance group Axe Capoeira, local fiddler Kierah Raymond, school talent and a silent auction. Tickets ($20) available in school office or at door. Proceeds benefit Global Activists Club. â&#x2013; Kent Street Choristers present Sing Joy Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m. at First United Church, 15385 Semiahmoo Ave. Tickets (adults, $12; children under 12, free) available at the door. â&#x2013; Senior Friday Friendship â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for seniors 55 and older â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dec. 3 at White Rock Baptist Church. Craft, 9:30 a.m.; lunch, noon; program, 12:45 p.m. The Friendship Singers will perform Christmas musical Beautiful Star. â&#x2013; Mature Driversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Workshop Dec. 10 at White Rock Community Centre, 15154 Russell Ave. Learn about change that occur with age, review driving and learn practical tips. For info or to enroll, call 604-541-2231.

Saturday

â&#x2013; Breakfast with Santa Dec. 4 from 8 a.m. to noon at White Rock Fire Hall, 15315 Pacific Ave., featuring pancakes and pictures with Santa. Proceeds benefit B.C. professional Fire Fightersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Burn Fund. Adults, $5; children, $3. Info, 604-5316045. â&#x2013; Christmas Bake Sale Dec. 4 at Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 2350 148 St., from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., featuring homemade dessert pies, turkey pies, cookies, squares, breads and more. â&#x2013; Crafters and artisans needed for Crescent Gardens Christmas Craft Sale, Dec. 4, 10 a.m.- 3

Monday

â&#x2013; Education Series Dec. 6 at 10 a.m. at White Rock/Surrey Come Share Society, 15008 26 Ave. Topic: Healthy Feet, featuring foot-care nurse Tannis Sorge. Discuss how to care for feet, compression vs. diabetes socks, proper insoles, etc. Info, 604-531-9400.

Tuesday

â&#x2013; Book Club meets at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7 at Roxyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s by the Beach, 15565 Marine Dr. This month: The Guernsey Literary Potato Peel Society. Info, 778-960-0319 or info@ roxybythebeach.com

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Adam Sekkat tries to make his way around Ryan Calder during a hockey game last week on the frozen Serpentine River, off King George Boulevard.

of African music, dance p.m., $25 per table. Call Victoria, 604-541-6712. and drums, featuring Ezra â&#x2013; Hearts and Angels Kwizer and others. www. Concert Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. narrowroadafrica.com at 15089 Buena Vista â&#x2013; Canadian Federation Ave. Tickets ($30, couple; of University Women $20, single) available at White Rock/Surrey annual Awakening Heart in White Christmas Potluck Lunch Rock or at the door. Bring and Bake Sale Dec. 11 donations for the food at 11:30 a.m. at Rotary bank. A painting will also Field House, 2197 148 St. be offered in benefit of New members welcome. the food bank. 604-538Bring a dish to share and 1599 or 604goodies 722-1860. for bake â&#x2013; Ninth sale. Info, annual www.cfuwPanorama wrsurrey.org Ridge or 604-538Christmas 0909. Fair Dec. 4 â&#x2013; South from 10 a.m. Fraser to 4 p.m. at datebook@peacearchnews.com Community Colebrooke Gospel Choir United afternoon Church, 5441 125A St. concert Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. Baking, cards, pottery, gift at Sunnyside United items, cafĂŠ and more. All Church, 15639 24 Ave. welcome. Admission by donation. â&#x2013; Rebuild Rwanda BenInfo, 604-542-6174. efit Concert for Orphans â&#x2013; White Rock Chamber and Widows Dec. 4 at 7 Music Program Dec. 11 p.m. at Church on Oxford at 7:30 p.m. at Pacific Hill, 1519 Oxford St. Carlton Retirement Tickets: $15, adults; $5, Residence, 15366 17 Ave. children five to 12 years. Admission by suggested Silent auction. A night donation of $5. Everyone

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welcome. â&#x2013; Write-a-thon, hosted by White Rock/South Surrey group of Amnesty International, Dec. 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at White Rock Library, 15342 Buena Vista Ave., coinciding with the Dec. 10, 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Sign letters of support on selected global human rights cases and learn more about Amnesty International. â&#x2013; Surrey Youth Band Night Dec. 18 at South Surrey Recreation Centre, featuring four bands. Proceeds benefit the food bank. Cover is $5 or a donation of two canned food items. With every additional donation, youth receive an extra doorprize ticket. â&#x2013; Vancouver Orpheus Male Choir and the Lyric Singers present Magnificat â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Joys of Christmas Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 2350 148 St. For tickets ($20; seniors and students, $18) call 604-536-8527, 604-

340-4353 or 604-515-5686 or visit Tapestry Music, 1335 Johnston Rd.

Sunday

â&#x2013; Greendrinks.org â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a monthly tradition in nearly 600 cities worldwide â&#x20AC;&#x201C; meets Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. at White Spot, 1681 152 St. â&#x2013; White Rock Farmers Market Winter Markets Dec. 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Kent Street Activity Centre, 1475 Kent St., featuring 40+ vendors, Santa and his elves. Donations collected for Critters pet care. Info, www. whiterockfarmersmarket. ca or 604-897-3276. â&#x2013; Christmas Community Retro Swing Dance Dec. 19 from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Jump Joint, 11012332 Pattullo Place. No partner/experience needed. Lesson: 7:30 p.m. DJ till close. Door prizes. Admission, $10 at the door or $8 in advance. Group rates available. Proceeds benefit Metro Kids Society. Info, 778-867-1457 or www.jumpjointswing. com

â&#x2013; Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition, Surrey/ White Rock committee, bicycle route/sign planning meeting Dec. 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Newton Seniors Centre, 13775 70 Ave. For info on discussion topics, visit www.vacc.bc.ca or email surreywhiterock@ vacc.bc.ca

Wednesday

â&#x2013; Deck the Halls with Christmas Crafts â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a school-aged program at White Rock Library, 15342 Buena Vista Ave. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dec. 8 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Make crafts to hang on your tree or give as gifts. Supplies provided. To register, call 604-541-2201.

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to 9 p.m. at Semiahmoo House, 15306 24 Ave. By ■ Community Christmas donation. Info, 604-541Dinner Dec. 15 at Elgin 8797. Park Secondary, 13484 ■ Victory Christian Cen24 Ave. Doors open at tre offers life enrichment 5 p.m.; dinner at 5:30 classes free Tuesday p.m. Featuring live evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. entertainment and food For more information, prepared, served and visit www.lifeenrichmenthosted by Grade 8-12 classes.com home ■ White economics Rock students. Community RSVP by Church, Dec. 10 to 15280 Michelle Pacific Ave., Palmer, 604worship 538-6678. service at ■ Pacifica datebook@peacearchnews.com 9:15 and 11 Resort a.m. Sunday Retirement School and Living, 2525 King George nursery provided. Info, Blvd., Pacifica Festival 604-531-2131. of Trees – in which local companies decorate Health personalized trees – runs ■ Healing Touch Group till its Christmas Open first and third Monday at House Dec. 15 from 2 to 7:30 p.m. in the sanctu4 p.m., when the winner ary of Crescent United is announced. Admission Church. All welcome. Info, by donation to CKNW 604-535-1166 or www. Orphans Fund. 604-535crescentunitedchurch. 9194. com

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■ Wii Games Nights – bowling and baseball leagues – Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Roxy’s by the Beach, 15565 Marine Dr. info@roxysbythebeach. com

Faith

■ Tibetan Buddhist Meditation classes with Buddhist nun Anila Ann McNeil, Sundays from 7

■ Healthy Eating 101 is an eight-week program held Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at South Fraser Women’s Society and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Surrey Women’s Centre. 604-5369611. ■ Hearts in Motion Walking Club, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Semiahmoo Shopping Centre. $10 fee.

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Contact 604-531-1588 or 604-531-7125. ■ Morgan Creek Yoga, 112-15350 24 Ave., offers a free Karma Class Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. By donation; bring a nonperishable food item. All proceeds benefit Surrey Food Bank. Info, 604-5413131. ■ Peace Arch Group

Therapy Program offers groups for stress, depression, anxiety, etc. 604-535-4578. ■ Peninsula Multisports cycling workouts every Monday at Elgin Hall from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Call ahead to borrow one of the club’s windtrainers for a trial workout. Info, visit www.

peninsulamultisports.com ■ South Fraser Women’s Services Society nutritional consultations for women with Dolores Fairfoull Wednesdays. Appointments from 10 to 11 a.m., 11 a.m. to noon, 1 to 2 p.m. and 2 to 3 p.m. To book an appointment, call 604-536-9611, ext. 221. ■ Tai Chi for adults at

White Rock Community Centre. Daytime and evening session, introductory to advanced levels. Call White Rock Leisure Services at 604-541-2199 for more information. ■ TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly, is a non-profit weight loss support group. Info, 604-856-8014. ■ Vine Youth Wellness Drop-In Clinic is open Mondays and every fourth Wednesday from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 15455 Vine Ave. 604-542-3926. Doctor and youth worker available. ■ Walkee Talkees polewalking club meets 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 10:30 a.m. Saturdays at the track, 148 Street and 20 Avenue. ■ White Rock Health Unit well child clinics, by appointment, Wednesday afternoon, Thursday morning and on the third Tuesday evening of each month. Bring your child’s passport to the clinic. 604-542-4000. ■ Yoga classes offered by White Rock Leisure

Services include Hatha Yoga, Dru Yoga and Men Only Yoga. Call 604-5412199 for more information or visit webreg.city. whiterock.bc.ca

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■ Alexandra Neighourhood House seniors hot lunch program, Wednesdays from noon-2 p.m. 13. $6. Call to reserve at 604-5350015. ■ Council of Senior Citizens Organizations, devoted to improving the quality of life for seniors. Info, Ernie Bayer, 604576-9734. 604-576-9734. 604-576-9733. ecbayer@ shaw.ca ■ Education Series the first Monday of every month at White Rock/ Surrey Come Share Society, 15008 26 Ave. For more information, call 604-531-9400. ■ Mixed Singles Over Sixty. Join other active 60+ singles for various activities and outings. Meets every third Thursday. For information, call Carole at 604-590-4992.

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meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in various locations around the city. New members welcome. Participants should have experience or have taken an introductory course. Info, White Rock Leisure Services, 604-541-2199. ■ White Rock Seniors Computer Club meets at Kent Street Activity Centre every Wednesday, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Back to basics beginner class, first Wednesday of month. For more, www.whiterockseniorscomputerclub. com ■ White Rock Surrey Come Share Society and Senior Support Services wants to hear from seniors interested in a caregiver support program, held the first Monday of

■ Osteofit exercise class, for seniors with osteoporosis, offered through White Rock Leisure Services. Call 604-541-2199 for more information. ■ Senior Information Line, provided by White Rock Surrey Come Share Society, offers resource information. 604-531-9400. ■ Seniors’ Lunch held at First United Church, Centre Street and Buena Vista Avenue, Wednesdays at noon. 604-531-4850. ■ Wednesday Hot Lunches for seniors at Alexandra Neighbourhood House, featuring activities and musical entertainment. $6. ■ White Rock Nordic Stride Club

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earned a flying badge or are associated with flying. 604-531-5602. ■ Alexandra Neighbourhood House Hot Lunch Program 11:30 a.m. Thursdays at First United Church, corner of Buena Vista Avenue and Centre Street. $3 or ‘as you can.’ Info, 604-535-0015. ■ Art sale and fundraising event every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot of Trisha’s Artist’s Place, 15237 16 Ave. Live entertainment and barbecue included. Info, 604-535-4664. ■ Back Stage Singles, a free singles club presented by Back Stage Studios. Info, 604-535-3993 or visit meetup.com with keywords singles mixer and Back Stage Studios.

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N OT I C E O F P U B L I C H E A R I N G - M O N DAY, D E C E M B E R 13 , 2 010 The Council of the City of Surrey will hold a Public Hearing pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Act, in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 14245 - 56 Avenue, Surrey, BC, on Monday, December 13, 2010, commencing at 7:00 p.m.

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Surrey Official Community Plan By-law, 1996, No. 277 Amendment By-law, 2010, No. 17292 Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000, Amendment By-law, 2010, No 17293 Application: 7907-0204-00 CIVIC ADDRESS: Portion of 6685 - 192 Street APPLICANT: Lakewood Beech Developments Ltd. c/o Harald Trepke #201, 7795 -128 Street, Surrey, BC V3W 4E6 PROPOSAL: By-law 17292 To redesignate a portion of 6685 -192 Street from Urban (URB) to Multiple Residential (RM). By-law 17293 To rezone a portion of 6685 - 192 Street from “One Acre Residential Zone (RA)” to “Comprehensive Development Zone (CD)”. The purpose of the redesignation and rezoning is to permit the development of 4 townhouse units, 49 apartment units and 23 “carriage house” units on a portion of the site shown as Block A on the location map. Permitted Uses for By-law 17293 The Lands and structures shall be used for the following uses only, or for a combination of such uses, provided such combined uses are part of a comprehensive design: 1. Multiple unit residential buildings and ground-oriented multiple unit residential buildings. 2. Child care centres, provided that such centres: (a) Do not consume a singular use on a lot; and (b) Do not exceed a total area of 3.0 square metres [32 sq.ft.] per dwelling unit.

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Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000, Amendment By-law, 2010, No. 17294 Application: 7910-0186-00 CIVIC ADDRESS: 15117 - 67 Avenue APPLICANT: Malkit S. and Jaswinder K. Athwal c/o McElhanney Consulting Services Ltd. 13160 - 88 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3W 3K3 PROPOSAL: To rezone the property from “One Acre Residential Zone (RA)” to “Single Family Residential Zone (RF)”. DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT To vary “Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000”, as amended, Part 16, Section F, as follows: (a) To reduce the minimum front yard setback from 7.5 metres (25 ft.) to 3.8 metres (12.5 ft.) for proposed Lot 6; and (b) To reduce the minimum side yard setback from 1.0 metre (3.0 ft.) to 0.5 metre (1.6 ft.) for proposed Lot 6. The purpose of the rezoning and development variance permit is to allow subdivision into 6 single family lots with adjacent “Single Family Residential Zone (RF)” property at 15131 - 66A Avenue (Proposed Lot 6 has potential for future subdivision into 4 single family lots).

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Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000, Text Amendment By-law, 2010, No. 17287

APPLICANT: City of Surrey (Council Initiative) 14245 - 56 Avenue Surrey, BC V3X 3A2 PROPOSAL: “Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000” as amended, is further amended as follows: (a) Schedule F – Map of Neighbourhood Concept Plan and Infill Areas is amended by inserting Map 25. - Area XXV for Sunnyside Heights (Grandview Heights Neighbourhood #2), and (b) Schedule G - Amenity Requirements in Neighbourhood Concept Plan (NCP) and Infill Areas is amended by inserting a new Item 25 after Item 24. These amendments are necessary to include amenity contributions for the Sunnyside Heights Neighbourhood Concept Plan as outlined in Corporate Report R237.

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APPLICANT: City of Surrey (Council Initiative) 14245 - 56 Avenue Surrey, BC V3X 3A2 PROPOSAL: “Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000,” as amended, is further amended to add “Secondary Suite” as a permitted use in Part 1 Definitions, Part 4 General Provisions, Agricultural Zones and Residential Zone. These amendments will allow a “secondary suite” as a permitted use in each of those zones that currently allow “single family dwelling” as a permitted use as outlined in Corporate Report R240.

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Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000, Amendment By-law, 2010, No. 17297 Application: 7910-0163-00 CIVIC ADDRESS: 10253 and 10267 - 141 Street APPLICANT: Amardip Nagra, Devinderjit Grewal, Jasmer Singh, and Ranjodh Gill c/o Wojciech Grzybowicz Suite 1030, 470 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 1V5 PROPOSAL: To rezone the properties from “Single Family Residential Zone (RF)” to “Comprehensive Development Zone (CD)”. The purpose of the rezoning is to permit the development of 21 townhouse units. Permitted Uses for By-law 17297 The Lands and structures shall be used for ground-oriented multiple residential buildings.

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APPLICANT: City of Surrey (Council Initiative) 14245 - 56 Avenue Surrey, BC V3X 3A2 PROPOSAL: : “Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000” as amended, is further amended in Part 35, Neighbourhood Commercial (C-5) Zone to add “indoor recreational facilities” as a permitted use. This amendment will permit small scale private fitness facilities as outlined in Corporate Report R250. Additional information may be obtained from the Planning & Development Department at 604-591-4441

Surrey Official Community Plan By-law, 1996 No. 12900, No. 278 Amendment By-law, 2010, No. 17295 Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000, Amendment By-law, 2010, No. 17296 Application: 7906-0400-00 CIVIC ADDRESS: 5968 - 124A Street APPLICANT: Jagjit S. and Jaswinder K. Bains c/o Urban Lands Consulting (Dexter Hirabe) #66, 12711 - 64 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3W 1X1 PROPOSAL: By-law 17295 To redesignate the property from Suburban (SUB) to Urban (URB). By-law 17296 To rezone the property from “One Acre Residential Zone (RA)” to “Single Family Residential Zone (RF)”. The purpose of the redesignation and rezoning is to permit subdivision into two single family lots.

Copies of the by-law(s), development variance permit, supporting staff reports and any relevant background documentation may be viewed in the “Notices” section of the City of Surrey website at www.surrey.ca or inspected at the City Hall, Monday through Friday (except statutory holidays) between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. from Tuesday, November 30, 2010 to Monday, December 13, 2010. All persons who believe their interest in property will be affected by the proposed by-law(s)/ development variance permit shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing on matters contained in the by law(s)/development variance permit. Should you have any concerns or comments you wish to convey to Council, please fax to 604-591-8731, email clerkswebmail@surrey.ca, or submit in writing to the City Clerk at 14245 56 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3X 3A2, no later than Monday, December 13, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public or interested persons concerning these applications after the Public Hearing has concluded. Jane Sullivan City Clerk

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Authorities have seized 10 million counterfeit cigarettes smuggled into the Port of Vancouver in a shipping container in what they’re calling the largest such bust in B.C. history. Six Chinese nationals and a Burnaby man face smugglingrelated charges in connection with the Nov. 1 seizure by the RCMP and Candian Border Services Agency (CBSA). The cigarettes – 51,000 cartons worth stacked on at least 50 pallets – are worth an estimated $4.9 million. The shipping container originated from China and was supposed to contain roofing nails, screw kits, cutting blades and Contributed photo other tools. 51,000 cartons of counterfeit cigarettes were seized last month. But an X-ray scan Oct. 29 sugThe scheme was clearly linked The last seizure of counterfeit gested otherwise and an inspection found the cigarettes hidden to organized crime, according cigarettes from China was found to RCMP Const. to contain plastics, mould and inside. Officers waited ❝The packaging is Michael McLaugh- pocket lint. This latest shipment looked until Nov. 1 when sloppy, the printing lin. He said the cigarettes were likely similar. seven men came to isn’t right.❞ destined for multiple “The packaging is sloppy, the unload the freight Const. Michael McLaughlin locations in Canada. printing isn’t right,” McLaughlin before seizing it and RCMP “It speaks to the said. “With the quality control making arrests. sophistication of going into the packaging you can Penalties for smuggling, possession of unlawfully the group that’s controlling this,” imagine the quality control that goes into the product itself.” imported goods and improperly McLaughlin said. Anyone who smoked the cigaCBSA officials were unable to stamped tobacco could range as high as five years in jail and rettes may have been in for more identify the Port Metro Vancoufines of up to $500,000 for each than the expected health risks, ver terminal where the cigarettes he added. were intercepted. offence.

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A ‘wonderful’ way to reflect Alex Browne

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t’s a tradition that’s been going on almost as long as the White Rock Players Club Christmas pantomime (now 55 years old and counting). At some point in the proceedings – usually in the second act – all forward motion of the plot ceases as the Dame and a suitably unattached, albeit dotty, male character pause to reflect on the events so far, and decide, unaccountably, that they have bonded romantically and become a couple. “I’ll always remember this as the wonderful year we fell in love!” enthuses the Dame. In the old days, this would be followed by a gruff admonition “Hit it, professor,” to the piano player, whereupon the familiar strains of the melody would signal one of White Rock panto’s all time favourite moments – The Wonderful Year We Fell In Love – with its satirical summary of the past year’s events. Since 1956, it’s provided a framework for both clever rhyming and adroit ❝For the first halfcompression of second I was glad to ideas to cover both hear (Mayor Ferguson) the highs and lows was alright, and for the of the year. The song has second half-second survived numerous I was thinking this changes in society, would be perfect for politics and staging of The Wonderful Year.❞ the pantomimes – and even the occasional tendency of actors to jumble lines, fight the rhythm and throw in a few extra syllables. And it’s alive and well with the current White Rock panto, Robinson Crusoe – as performed by Kyle Stewart (Friday) and Ryan Elliott (Miss Upson-Downs) – and something still eagerly awaited by the loyal local audience (the late musical director Norman Long used to say he could already hear the buzz when he played the melody as part of the opening overture).

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For the past 14 years, the tradition has been brilliantly upheld by local musician, writer, videographer and Players Club archivist Tom Saunders, who was also the creator – with Jason Dedrick – of another of the local panto’s enduring gimmicks, Shenanigans, the pantomime giraffe. “I’m the current curator,” Sauders says, with typical modesty. “But the template was already established a long time ago by Charlotte Johnson (original author of the Players Club pantomimes). She was a very clever writer with a strong newspaper background.” It was Charlotte and her husband, Franklin

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Tom Saunders checks the news for lyrical inspiration for The Wonderful Year We Fell In Love. (long-serving president and theatrical guru of the Players Club), who created the White Rock variant of the traditional British pantomime in 1954, to almost instantaneous success. Always on the lookout for new – or old – material that would fit the shows, they first heard the song The Wonderful Year We Fell In Love on the radio, Saunders notes. Realizing it was a natural, she brought it to then pantomime musical director Kathleen La Marche.

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“It had just been written, in 1955, by a woman named Eileen Barton, who’s biggest claim to fame was the song “If I Knew You Were Coming, I’d Have Baked A Cake,” Saunders says. “What we’re doing now is a sort of dumbeddown version of it.” But, from the start, the song was designed as a vehicle for topical references, he adds, noting he has located a 1950s radio transcription, by � see page 40

It takes talent and timing to pull off five different chorus roles in a single stage production. Fortunately for fans of Britishstyle pantomime, Cloverdale’s Michelle Gaetz has both. For the third year in a row, she’s appearing in White Rock Players’ Christmas panto, a wacky version of Robinson Crusoe, literature’s ultimate shipwreck survivor. In panto, the chorus is no mere backdrop – it’s a centrepiece of the production. Chorus actors sing, joke and interact with the story’s main characters. The task awaiting her in Robinson Crusoe might seem daunting; she’s playing five different chorus characters, a job that requires multiple, lightning-quick costume changes. “It’s a tight squeeze between entrances, but that’s what makes the show that much more exciting,” she says. “It keeps me on my toes.” Gaetz can’t wait to see the audience’s reaction to this year’s show, presented at Coast Capital Playhouse. Directed by Katherine Bethell, the production boasts a top flight creative team that’s breathing new life into an annual event now in its 56th year. The set is inspired by illustrations in a children’s book. The music is a medley of classic tunes to sing and dance along to. And it’s a pantomime, so there’s the usual dames in drag, vile villains and cheesy laughs. Robinson Crusoe, by Charlotte Johnston and adapted by The Charlottans, runs Wednesdays through Saturdays to Dec. 26 at 8 p.m. Sunday matinees are at 2:30 p.m. Visit whiterockplayers.ca.

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into it when he and Dedrick wrote all the Gibson, MP Russ Heibert, the BP oil spill � from page 39 words and music for the 1997 panto Mother and the HST will be mentioned, among singer-bandleader Bob Crosby, which used Goose. other references. The Wonderful Year in much the same way “Now, there’s a point every year when it is heard today. Time after time someone working on the pantomime Saunders has a file of Players Club lyrics The process of writing next year’s lyrics telephones me and says ‘Are you writing the for the song from 1956 to the present. And begins early – “from Dec. 31 on.” lyrics to Wonderful Year again?’” Saunders while there are some years missing, the Through the course of the year, Saunders says with a laugh. collection emerges as a history of the local will start noting news items that he files “I’ve usually been at work on it for several scene and the elements of news and pop in six categories: national, international, months by that time. I guarantee them culture that have captured the attention of provincial, White Rock, sports and they’ll get the lyrics at least 10 days before White Rock audiences over the years. celebrity. the opening, along with a CD. This year The very first lyric, for instance, manages By the beginning of September, work they got it a little early, by about three to include both Marilyn Monroe and Elvis weeks.” Presley, as well as the fire that burned down begins in earnest, as he goes to White Rock But Saunders – who also builds specialty the Army and Navy Veterans Club in White Library and starts to thumb through back issues of Time, Newsweek, MacLean’s and props for pantos and other Players Club Rock, and a nod to Franklin Johnson’s People for items he may have missed. productions – doesn’t mind being a victim baking of pies to raise money for the Saunders, who was born and raised in of the song’s continuing success. Players Club. 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Peninsula to host two concerts

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The Semiahmoo Potters held their annual Christmas sale Sunday at the Ocean Park Hall, featuring the beautiful ceramic pottery work of some 32 members of the society. Joan Wilson Jones has been coming to pick through and admire the potters’ handiwork for the past 10 years.

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Three years after being diagnosed with cancer, Josh Haugland gives football a try

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hree years ago, sitting in a room at BC Children’s Hospital, Ross Haugland made a pact with his young son,

Josh. I’ll play as many video games with you as you want, Ross said, and I’ll watch as many cartoons as you want, but on Sundays I get to watch one football game. Deal, said Josh. At the time, Ross – a lifelong football fan who was a fullback and long-snapper in his playing days – just wanted to keep tabs on his favourite team, the Minnesota Vikings, while perhaps, temporarily at least, taking his mind off his son’s health struggles, as the then-seven-year❝It’s good to old underwent treatment for neuroblastoma, a rare look back form of cancer that attacks now, because developing nerve cells, it’s had a good specifically in the adrenal glands. ending.❞ Ross never expected Karen Haugland those Sunday afternoons mom would one day convince his son – now 10 and on the road to recovery, two years removed from treatment – to hit the gridiron himself. At the time, it never even seemed a possibility. “At the start, he just sort of tolerated (the games). But by the end, I think he started to like it,” Ross explains of the pair’s weekly routine. “And then this past summer, we said to him, ‘OK, you’re all healed up, what sport do you want to play?’ And right out of the blue, he said, ‘football.’ “I just looked at him and said, ‘Really?’” ••• The cancerous tumour in Josh’s abdomen was discovered by chance, after a rather routine collision with his older brother, Alex, on the soccer field. Josh had taken plenty of spills before, and always returned no worse for wear. “This time, he just didn’t get up,” Ross recalls. Still, no one thought much of the incident, and Josh went to the sideline to recover. But when he didn’t feel any better, a visit to the doctor was in order. That’s when it was discovered that Josh’s tumour – which no one even knew was there – had ruptured. Once it was determined to be cancer, the Peace Arch Elementary student – who is now in Grade 5 – underwent six rounds

Josh Haugland, 10, just completed his first season with the White Rock-South Surrey Titans peewee football team. of chemotherapy, followed by surgery to remove the tumour, which in turn was followed by a stem-cell transplant and radiation treatment. In total, he spent more than 100 days in hospital over a 10-month span – including a month in isolation after stem-cell treatment robbed him of his immune system, which also meant he needed to be re-immunized for everything. “So I had to have all my shots again!” says Josh, who, his mom admits, “is not a needle fan.” “You’d think that, after all he’d been through, shots wouldn’t be a big deal, but

at that point, it’s kind of like the needle that broke the camel’s back. It’s just that one last thing after everything you’ve been through.” His hospital stays were not without their fun moments. He had plenty of visitors, got to attend a B.C. Lions game and meet players on the field, and also met a handful of Vancouver Canucks – “including Trevor Linden!” Josh says excitedly – when they stopped by for hospital visits. All those moments, plus many more, are documented by hundreds of photos, which Karen compiled into one large photo album. The album, she admits, was tough to look

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at until recently. “It took me awhile to make this book,” she said. “For a long time, I couldn’t even look at the pictures. But it’s good to look back now, because it’s had a good ending.” ••• Josh lost 30 pounds and much of his strength and energy over those 10 months – a big change from his pre-treatment days. “It wasn’t very much fun,” recalls Josh, who won’t be considered to be in remission until his fifth cancer-free year. Before being diagnosed, Josh was almost always the biggest kid on his team, whatever � see page 44

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Haugland ready for next season � from page 43 the sport, be it hockey or soccer. “When he played hockey, they were all learning to skate, and Josh would bump into a group and the whole team would fall down,” his mom, Karen remembers. But even after regaining much of his size and strength, he found football to be a different story after joining the White Rock-South Surrey Titans’ peewee football team. “Playing football, it was the first time Josh played a sport where he wasn’t the biggest kid on the team. Now, he wasn’t this monster – he was actually kind of small out there,” Karen notes. At first, the practices were grueling for Josh, who, as one of the team’s younger players, spent the season playing special teams and also as a back-up offensive lineman. Despite being cleared to play, Ross and Karen, as well as the coaching staff, had to constantly monitor Josh’s energy levels, as he still tires more quickly than most other kids. After some practices, Karen explains, Josh would “practically be dead, no energy, practically in tears he was so tired, so sore.” But he never quit, even though he sometimes wanted to. “Oh, we had a few ‘I quits’ during the year,” laughs Ross. “It was tough at practice, going against his older, bigger teammates, but he was determined to make it through.” At first, Josh was apprehensive about tackling, too, considering his last

collision on the sports field – three years earlier – ended so painfully. But now, a few weeks after the end of his first football season, ask Josh what he likes most about the game, and his answer is a simple one: “Tackling. “It’s just fun, but it’s painful sometimes.” And while he may enjoy the physical nature of the sport now, his mom is only slowly starting to come around. “I remember when they played North Delta, they had this one kid – number 41 – who was huge,” Karen explains. “When he would go up against Josh, I’d just think ‘Oh, please Josh, just step aside’ but he wouldn’t. He never did.” And though he had a bit of scare earlier in the season when a routine exam showed a spot on his liver, Josh was cleared of any health issues just last week, which means he can put the pads back on next season. The spot, first discovered in August, turned out to be nothing. “His doctor was was so thrilled to hear he was out playing football,” Karen says. “He said, ‘just let him play, and we’ll do another scan after the season.’ We knew that, depending on what the scan showed, maybe he wouldn’t be able to keep playing, and the doctor wanted him to have this season.” During the offseason, Ross said he plans to work with Josh on his ball-snapping technique, so he can play centre next season, or perhaps be a longsnapper, like his dad.

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Goaltender gets fresh start gone six games without After three years in a start. He lost playing Kamloops playing for time this season when the Western Hockey the Blazers acquired League’s Blazers, South 20-year-old netminder Surrey goaltender Jeff Bosch from the Jon Groenheyde was Moose Jaw Warrriors. dealt last month to the Edmonton Oil Kings, On the ice where he has had an Four members of immediate impact with the White Rock-South his new team. Surrey Skating Club He had earned wins in five of his eight starts will be competing for a spot on the national since the trade, and had a 2.93 goals-against stage this weekend, at the Western Challenge average and .897 in Mississauga, Ont. save-percentage with Devon Edmonton. Neuls, With Melissa Kamloops, Kustra and he was just ice-dancing 1-4-1, with pair Tarrah a 3.67 GAA Harvey and an sports@peacearchnews.com and Keith .873 saveGagnon percentage. will all be hitting the Groenheyde, 19, ice at westerns, which made his first start for the Oil Kings on Nov. 6 act as a qualifying competition for and helped Edmonton nationals, set to be held to a 7-3 win over in Victoria, Jan. 21-23. Prince George. The At the Western victory snapped a nineChallenge, Neuls will game losing streak. compete in the senior He made his first ladies division, while home start Nov. 24, Kustra will skate with stopping 32 shots to partner Paul Schatz in help his new team the novice pairs event. to a 4-3 win over the Harvey and Gagnon Calgary Hitmen. Two will represent B.C. nights later, he stopped 18 shots en route to in the senior dance a 6-4 win over the competition. visiting Vancouver Title defence Giants. The Semiahmoo Groenheyde was dealt Saints successfully to the Alberta capital defended their title Nov. 4, after having

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at the Seattle Junior Hockey Association’s Bantam Fall Festival last weekend in Lynnwood, Wash, going undefeated en route to a second title. Unlike last year’s tournament, in which the Saints battled Seattle teams in the final two rounds, this year’s toughest challenge came from Canadian clubs. After finishing with two wins and a tie in round-robin action, Semiahmoo defeated Burnaby 6-0 in

semifinals, and in the championship game, edged the Kelowna Flyers, 3-1. Kelowna took a 1-0 lead early in the title game, before the Peninsula squad battled back to win. “Everyone played hard. Our combination of speed and passing, coupled with great goaltending, brought us success,” said Saints head coach Greg Elenko. “It was a real team effort.” - Nick Greenizan

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U15 squad captures North American title The emotion on the field following and we’ve prepared extensively for the game told the story Thursday in this,” CMFSC coach Dan Jones said. Florida, as the Coquitlam Metro-Ford “You can see the emotion of everyone Under-15 boys soccer unit – featuring here and all the teams that are supporta slew of Surrey players – outlasted ing us. It’s like they all won today, and host Tampa Bay Premier that’s really an awesome experience for us. We’re in penalty kicks following a 2-2 tie to earn the proud to be in the Super Y (league) and we want to two-year-old club its first North American champicome back every year and onship. challenge for this.” Teammates hugged CMFSC goalie Cameron and made phone calls sports@peacearchnews.com Frost, from South Surrey, back home, some in tears was selected as his team’s embraced their coaches and parents, tournament MVP. Other Surrey players on the champiand a rendition of O Canada broke out among Maple Leaf-clad fans and play- onship-winning squad included Mark George, Razvan Gheorghe, Jun Lee ers from other CMFSC teams. “We’ve worked really hard for this and James Najman.

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Semiahmoo Bandits’ Gemma Harris shields Chilliwack Storm defender Natasha Felds from the ball during a U17 bronze girls soccer game Sunday at South Surrey Athletic Park’s turf field.

The Semiahmoo U16 Gold Scorpions travelled south last weekend to Seattle, where they battled some of the Pacific Northwest’s top teams at the FieldTurf Tournament. The Scorpions took on three American squads that were a year older than the Peninsula bunch, and also played Coquitlam’s U16 Metro team to a tie in an extremely competitive match. “The team effort was phenomenal,” said Semiahmoo coach Bob Balneaves, adding that goalkeeper Amy Cornish “was amazing” between the pipes in the four games. Cornish was aided by her defence, which was led by Sarah Balneaves, Keyanna Russell, Katie Filice, Sarah Strachan and Laura Evans. Midfielders Allegra Quadri, Ashton Cicierski, Emily Bonshor, Kennedy Britz and Bailey Pye also played well, Bob Balneaves said. Up front, the offence was led by Carley Chesham, Sydney Taylor – who scored one goal – and Stephanie Cooper.

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Gang tackle Victoria Spartan Evan Scotney is hauled down by Cloverdale Bengals Sheldon Van Roon, Patrick Girtas and Tyrel McDonald during a Vancouver Mainland Football League midget semifinal football game at Cloverdale Athletic Park Sunday. Victoria won 18-11, to advance to the finals.

After sweeping two games a week earlier, the Kwantlen Eagles dropped a pair to the Camosun Chargers in B.C. Colleges Athletic Association (BCCAA) women’s basketball play last weekend. The Eagles allowed 52 second half points in a 78-57 loss Friday night, then were beaten again Saturday 86-53. Both games were at the Surrey campus of Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Oxana Senyuk came off the bench to score 16 points for Kwantlen in Friday’s game, with Fleetwood Park graduate Taminder Dhaliwal and first-year guard Courtney Parker adding 14 each. On Saturday, Dhaliwal added another 15 points while Senyuk scored 11.

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The Eagles fell to 2-5 (won-lost) on the season. Kwantlen’s men’s team also lost a pair, losing 78-68 Friday night and 75-67 Saturday afternoon. Now at 1-6, the Eagles trail the sixth place Langara Falcons by two games in the race for the final playoff position. Both Kwantlen teams resume league play Jan. 14-15 with games in North Vancouver against the Capilano Blues.

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Kwantlen Polytechnic University is hosting the third annual Pat Dooley Memorial junior boys basketball tournament this weekend, with 12 teams competing in the three day event which beganThursday.

Tournament to be held in spring

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After two months of league play and zone playoff tournaments, 16 senior triple-A boys high school soccer teams will likely wait another five months to participate in their provincial championship tournament. Last week’s heavy snowfall shut down the Burnaby Lakes Sports Complex, forcing the B.C. Secondary Schools Soccer (BCSSS) Commission to postpone the annual three-day event until the spring. “Option C was to try and do it all in one day,” said BCSSS commissioner Don Moslin. “But we made the decision Friday night to go to option D, which was to play it in the spring. Fourteen of the 16 teams decided to endorse it.” The 16 teams, which included representatives from Princess Margaret, Enver Creek and North Delta secondary schools, were scheduled to start play with two games last Thursday. Play was to continue all day Friday, with all teams playing a final game Saturday morning. But snow kept the fields closed, forcing the cancellation of the annual event.

“The soccer commission has done their best to try to make the best of a bad situation,” said North Delta Huskies coach Gurpaul Sohal. “The boys are disappointed about the field closures, but understand that the integrity of the tournament and safety of the players are the first priorities.” Moslin said the BCSSS commission will be looking at the availability of soccer fields in the Lower Mainland next spring, and will announce a new date in the new year. A concern is the five teams from outside the Lower Mainland, which had spent their travel budget traveling to last week’s postponed event. “It’s not just travel, it’s the cost of accommodation,” said Moslin. “And it’s a long trip for some of the teams. From Cranbrook, it was a day and a half, Quesnel was an eight or nine hour drive, and Salmon Arm was at least six hours.” “One or two teams said that they might not be able to return in the spring,”said Sohal. “In my opinion, that does diminish the integrity of the tournament. But it is a far better option than having no tournament at all.”

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Oil tanker fears overblown: port officials of clearance â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a number opponents have seized on as far too risky. Oil tanker shipments are much But that minimum requirement safer than opponents have led the applies across the full 120-metre public to believe, port and indus- width of the channel tankers try officials told Metro Vancouver are permitted to use, according directors last week. to Kevin Obermeyer, president The Port Metro Vancouver-led and CEO of the Pacific Pilotage delegation was dispatched to try Authority, the federal agency that to bust myths and quell public oversees the pilots who guide and fear about tanker safety after the dock heavy ships coming to B.C. recent tripling of crude oil exports Only if a tanker strayed to the through Burrard Inlet and the pos- shallow edge of the channel would sibility Kinder Morgan may try to it have less than two metres of more than double the water beneath its botcurrent capacity of its â??One tanker coming tom as it passes the pipeline that brings up that river is going Second Narrows, he oil from northern said. to cause enormous Alberta to its termiWhile centred in the environmental damage deeper water at midnal in Burnaby. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We practise things should there ever be channel â&#x20AC;&#x201C; where itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like complete shutsupposed to be and an accident.â?&#x17E; downs of tankers and where itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kept harMalcolm Brodie other vessels in narnessed on track by Richmond mayor row passages such as tugs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; an oil tanker Second Narrows, loss would have 12 metres of engines, loss of steering â&#x20AC;&#x201C; those or more clearance, he said. kinds of things,â&#x20AC;? Port Metro VanEach tanker moves through Burcouver chief operating officer rard Inlet with three tugs guiding Chris Badger told Metroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s port cit- it and exercises have shown they ies committee Nov. 24. can control the ship even if thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Panelists said thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great misun- a major mechanical failure like a derstanding about the â&#x20AC;&#x153;underkeelâ&#x20AC;? stuck rudder, Oberymeyer said. requirement that a ship clear the North Vancouver District Mayor seabed by at least 10 per cent of Richard Walton asked what would its draft. happen if a pilot guiding a tanker For tankers that typically sit 13 had a heart attack, the tanker rupmetres deep in the water, that in tured and was stranded leaking oil. theory means as little as 1.3 metres â&#x20AC;&#x153;Despite the reassurances, we all Jeff Nagel Black Press

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A tug-assisted tanker travels through the waters of Burrard Inlet. get very scared by the one meter more or less clearance under the bridge,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It just sounds very scary.â&#x20AC;? Obermeyer said each oil tanker is required to carry two pilots in B.C. waters, so a backup is in place. Tankers move slowly and only at slack tide when thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no current and all must be double-hulled. If a rock pierced a tankerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first skin, Badger said the chances the second would also be breached is low. If that did happen, mayors demanded, how can cleanup agency Burrard Cleanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capacity to handle a 10,000-tonne oil spill be

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Born in Weyburn, Sk. Sept. 28, 1918. Passed away Nov. 15, 2010. Predeceased by husband Stanley in 1975 in Calgary. Survived by sons Wayne & Dallas, grandchildren Meagan & Kelsey. For many years Lorraine was a volunteer with the Peace Arch Auxiliary Society, a familiar face at the Superfluity Shop. No service by request.

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OBITUARIES CHARROIS, Rosaire (Rolly)

Reverend Howard George Filsinger January 2, 1930-November 26th, 2010

Howard passed away peacefully Friday November 26th with his family at his side. Born in Bruce County Ontario in January of 1930, Howard was two days late to be “first baby of the year”. He began his life in a 22 room former hotel converted to a farmhouse in what has now been designated one of Ontario’s ghost towns. Howard grew-up with his two younger sisters Ellen and Audrey, building his significant character picking stones and milking cows on the farm. Despite great pressure to become a farmer, Howard graduated in 1953 from the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) in Guelph Ontario with a BSA in Agricultural Economics. While there, he was very active in the student body, serving a term as President of the SCM. He also excelled at soccer and wrestling, playing at the intercollegiate level. Most importantly he met “the girl of his dreams”, Dorothy who he married in September of 1954. Guided by his deep faith, Howard enrolled in Emmanuel College where he graduated with a degree in Theology (B.D) as well as earning a championship as the playing coach of the Emmanuel Soccer Team. Before coming to White Rock in July of 1963 where Howard was Minister of First United Church, he began his commitment to Pastoral Ministry with his first posting in Central Butte Saskatchewan. Dorothy and Howard spent three happy years in that community and in 1959 were moved 100 miles down the road to Gravelbourg, having doubled the family with the addition of sons Bruce and Brian. Howard went on to earn his Masters in Systematic Theology (STM) from UBC, driving out from Saskatchewan with the family in their VW Beetle and studying over summer break. Howard was richly rewarded by his 32 years at First United Church and his many community endeavors including serving time on the board of Peace Arch Hospital, Padre for the local Legion and many years in the Kiwanis Club. Over his years as a Minister Howard performed 1,525 Marriages, 1,246 Baptisms and 2,506 Funerals. The day he was admitted into the hospital he performed his final graveside service. His family; including his loving wife Dorothy, sons Bruce and Brian along with daughter-in-laws Maureen and Diane and his four loving granddaughters Kayli, Elyse, Jillian and Megan, will cherish many wonderful memories. The family wishes to express their gratitude to Dr. David Anderson, Dr. Mark Turner and the caring doctors and nurses of Peace Arch Hospice and Hospital. A celebration of Howard’s life will take place on January 8th at 2pm at First United Church in White Rock. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in his honor to the Peace Arch Hospital Foundation or First United Church. Condolences can be made at victoryfuneralcentre.ca

OCTOBER 20, 1935 to NOVEMBER 23 2010

Rosaire passed peacefully surrounded by his family, after a short battle with cancer. Sadly missing him are his wife of 52 years, Yvonnette, his children Réal (Terry), Larry (Jane), Gerald (Joanne) and Deborah; grandchildren Natalie, Ashley (Kyle), Rebecca, Nathan, Charlie, Margo and great grandchild Andrew, his sister Pauline (Gary) and his constant canine companion Max. Rosaire’s early work life was spent raising mink in Joussard, Alberta. He moved his young family to White Rock in 1963. He spent most of his working life as an employee of Surrey School District 36 where he was the Grounds Supervisor. His many friends & neighbours will fondly miss him. Rosaire’s family would like to thank the doctors and nurses, as well as those who volunteered their time at Peace Arch Hospital Hospice for their kindness and efforts to keep him comfortable during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, donations to Canadian Food for Children, an organization to which Rosaire volunteered his time and energy, would be appreciated. Rosaire’s granddaughter Rebecca has also created a memorial page through which donations can be made B.C. Cancer Society. http://convio.cancer.ca/site/TR?pg =fund&fr_id=1300&pxfid=240959

Allan was born in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. He attended Nova Scotia Tech and Dalhousie to pursue a degree in engineering, but interrupted his studies to join the Royal Canadian Navy. He served as an officer on many vessels and as Chief Engineer on the minesweeper HMCS Georgian. Following the war, Allan returned to school to complete a mechanical engineering degree. His career took him to Trois Rivieres, Quebec where he worked for Consolidated Paper Company. He served on the official board of St. Andrew’s United Church, and for many years was the Chairman of the Protestant School board of Three Rivers. In 1992 after consulting for many years, he and Alice retired to White Rock, British Columbia and lived there until their passing. Alice (Foote) Hubley predeceased Allan in 1996. Allan leaves to mourn son John Murray (Karen), daughter Debbie (Rex) Coupland, grandchildren Tara (Steve) Lafond, Kerry Coupland, Devon (Tangraya) Coupland, and great grandchildren Delaney and Neala Lafond. Interment of his ashes will be in Mount Herman Cemetery, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia at a later date. The family would like to thank all the caregivers Allan had over the years as well as all the staff at Peace Arch Hospice for their TLC in his final days. Sympathy may be expressed with a donation to White Rock Hospice.

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LOST AND FOUND

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WANZEL, Muriel Elsie (nee Blyth)

Feb 21, 1918 - Nov 25, 2010 “No words we speak can ever say How much we will miss you everyday To hear your voice and see your smile To sit and talk with you awhile To be together in the same old way Would be our dearest wish today There will always be this heartache And a thousand silent tears We all shall cherish the precious memories Of the days when you were here We love you Mom and Nana forever Thank you for keeping us all together “

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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 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

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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 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 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

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DETAILER EXPERIENCED

Required by Don Beck Collision in White Rock F/T positions with excellent benefits. Also P/T Position suitable for student. Weekdays (3-5:30pm) Must have valid Driver’s License Pls. Fax resume or email to:

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NORTHERN VANCOUVER Island GM dealership seeking a qualified automotive painter. ICBC credentials an asset. Ideal applicant familiar with water based systems, computers & estimating ability would also be considered for working management position. Pay is industry competitive. Send resume attn: Cory to: admin@klassengm.com PALADIN SECURITY is now seeking high profile, experienced Security Officers with a flexible availability. We are recruiting for positions across the lower mainland. We provide free training, career advancement opportunity and a comprehensive benefits package. Interested? Submit your resume to H RVa n c o u ve r @ p a l a d i n s e curity.com

PRODUCTION WORKERS Req’d F/T for an established company in Port Kells. Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Duties to incl fabrication and heavy machinery. MUST be able to lift 150lbs, have a valid driver’s license and speak fluent English. Medical and Dental beneﬁts plan after 3 months. Starting wage is $12/hr. Apply in person w/resume & ref’s. A4, 19327 94th Ave, Sry.

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Editor - Monday Magazine Victoria’s Urban Weekly

Are you the next voice of the city? Monday Magazine, Victoria’s 35-year-old urban weekly, is looking for a new editor in chief with a vision for our future. You must have a solid journalistic track record and direct newspaper or magazine experience, be an excellent wordsmith, a strong personality, an idea generator, an organizational demon and be able to effectively communicate with both the top brass and the person on the street. A familiarity with Greater Victoria’s culture and issues is also important, and experience with InDesign, photography, page layout and the electronic newsroom is expected. If you think you’ve got what it takes for this highpressure, multi-faceted but very rewarding position, write us a sample 400-word editorial along with five bullet-pointed story ideas, a solid cover letter, impressive clippings and references. Application deadline: December 6, 2010. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Competitive remuneration and benefits. Reply in confidence to: Penny Sakamoto, Group Publisher, Monday Magazine, 818 Broughton Street, Victoria BC V8W 1E4 or by e-mail to publisher@mondaymag.com with “Application for Editor” in the subject line. www.mondaymag.com

Applications are available at the CUSTOMER SERVICE DESK (only successful candidates will be contacted).

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SERVICE TECH/INSTALLER Water coolers for biz, own truck/van & basic tools req’d, $40K+/yr, piece work+mileage, ‘handyman’ exp. helpful. Send resumes: nanetteparry@cityh2o.com

THINKING OF A CAREER CHANGE?

Some great kids aged 12 to 18

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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CASUAL SUPPORT WORKER: Would you like to work in a job that allows you to give back to your community? One where you have the opportunity to fulfill your passion for people? Langley Assoc. for Community Living is seeking support workers who have experience in supporting people with disabilities. Successful applicants will also have a class 5 driver’s license, clear criminal record check and standard first aid & CPR. Starting wage $15.54/hour. Please check our website at www.langleyacl.com. Quoting Competition #: LACLCASNOV10 fax resume to 604-534-4763 or email mainlacl@shaw.ca. Thank you to all those who apply, only those selected for interview will be contacted. FLAGGERS NEEDED If not certified, training available for a fee. Call 604-575-3944

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The Langley Association for Community Living invites you to participate in our free, comprehensive training program January 24 - 28, 2011 (35 hrs) to prepare people who are interested in providing support to adults with developmental disabilities. For those interested, a Class 5 and 2 work references are required. If successfully screened, we will interview you to determine suitability and your commitment to attend the program. Once the training program is completed, a second interview is scheduled and your application for employment is given serious consideration. We offer wages starting at $15.54 per hour with an increase every year for four years to a maximum of $18.27 per hour. Medical, dental and extended health benefits. Please fax your resume to 604 534 4763 or email to mainlacl@shaw.ca. You must quote “Foundations” in your application. You can also check out our website for more information about work opportunities at www.langleyacl.com. The deadline for applications is Monday, December 13, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.. Please note that enrollment is limited.

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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

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

F/T SERVER NEEDED. Friendly and energetic person, experience necessary. Day shifts only. Apply in person to: Sugar & Spice, 1480 Johnson Rd, White Rock. BC.

MEDICAL/DENTAL

F/T CDA REQUIRED Caring, outgoing, team player. 1 yr exp. preferred but new grad welcome. Warm, friendly, family practice in Ocean Park. Please drop off resumes to: Ocean Park Dental Centre 12808-16th Ave. Ocean Park. Attn: Dr. Coby Cragg

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CRANE OPERATORS

Req. immediately for a twenty seven year old well - established Lower Mainland company with a large fleet of cranes and boom trucks. You must have previous experience, be motivated & have class 1 drivers license. We offer a great work environment and opportunity to succeed. If you would like to join our wonderful team, please e-mail: barbara@megacranes.com or eamon@megacranes.com or fax resume: 604-599-5250 No phone calls please! 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 MANNY’S CONCRETE contracting Ltd. Concrete Finisher, P/F, $26p/h ASAP, 3 yrs exp. Eng. Spk, Duties: Level top surface of concrete, impart desired finish concrete etc. apply by mdacosta@shaw.ca

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LEGAL SERVICES

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APPLIANCE REPAIRS

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

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CLEANING SERVICES

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

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

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

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CARPENTRY

MORGAN CLEANERS

Cleaning, Decluttering, staging. 10% Discount for Senior’s and people with dissabilities. Call Eva or Misty 604-839-3470 NEED CLEANERS? We’ll cross cleaning off your to do list. Peachy Clean Household Cleaning Services. 604-308-4362.

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)

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CONCRETE & PLACING

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Apply at: Safeway Peninsula Village

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

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CARPET INSTALLATION

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

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HOME CARE

CERTIFIED CARE Aid available for private Home Support Services in S Surrey/White Rock Area. Over 10 years experience in the field, bondable, clear TB Test and Criminal Record Checks on file. Please call Andrea today for a free assessment and to discuss Care Plan goals. 604-341-7063

Excellent references. Insured and bonded. Serving the White Rock / South Surrey area for 15 + years. www.abovetherest housecleaning.com

ALL Concrete Brick, Block & Stonework. Good job - Good price. Call Enzio (604)594-1960 SCHAFER CEMENT CO. (1973) We do all the prep. & concrete work for: Driveways, Patios & Steps. Call Gary 604-218-7089

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Flatten Popcorn & Textured Ceilings

(604)315-2440

A MAID TO CLEEN For all Your Cleaning Needs 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

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CLEANING.

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

DRYWALL

- 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 THREE STAR DRYWALL LTD Boarding, Taping, & texture. Small jobs welcome! Kam 604-551-8047

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ELECTRICAL

#1167 LIC’D, BONDED. BBB Lge & small jobs. Expert trouble shooter, WCB. Low rates 24/7 604-617-1774 #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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ELECTRICAL SCOTGUARD ELECTRICAL LTD.

Expert in electrical repairs & troubleshooting. Panel upgrades, Renovations Guart. work. Licensed/bonded BBB app. No job too small

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

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GARDENING

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

BRIAN’S HANDYMAN SERVICE & Montego Design

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Call Brian 604-787-2946 Call Michael 778-554-5200

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

BLOOMING GARDEN SERVICES We Maintain All Your Lawn & Garden Needs. Residential & Commercial Properties. Let’s get it done Call Maria now at

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Rot Repairs & Decks Tiling & Wood Flooring Windows, Doors + Trim Crown Moulding included Texture Ceiling & Drywall Repairs Garbage Removal Comm. & Residential Free Est. Seniors Discount

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

B & B MOBILE SERVICES

604-536-6620

604-513-8524

GUTTER CLEANING SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

604-724-6373

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

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

✔ Basement suites, decks ✔ Bathrooms,Kitchens ✔ Finishing work & moulding

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Call Dave: 604-862-9379

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

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Emerson’s Contracting 604-524-2451, 604-535-0566

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EXTRA CHEAP PRICES

$45/Hr

PROMPT, RELIABLE, SERVICE 7 DAYS A WK Seniors Discount

CALL ROGER 604-

A604-787-8061 A604-537-4140 AFFORDABLE SID’S 1 ton Moving & Clean-up. 10 % off Srs discount. Est. ‘’86. Call Sid 604-727-8864

WHITE ROCK PAINTING - Since 1981 Clean, professional work Free No Pressure Estimates * Brush / Roll or Spray

Pac-Man Movers 20 years exp ~ Reas rates. Call Kevin: (604)837-2744

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SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

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CONDO’S, APT’S, HOUSES

Ask our Customers about our Quality Work

Bill Mutch 604-538-4408 604-833-1448

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PLUMBING

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! AMAN’S PLUMBING SERVICES Lic.gas fitter. Reas $. 778-895-2005 $39/HR. LOCAL PLUMBER 20 yrs. exp. Big & small jobs. Call 604-308-5639. AT PANORAMA PLUMBING, HEATING & GAS SERVICES. Jobs Small-Big, Res/Com 604-818-7801 www.panoramaplumbing.com

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• Driveways • Sidewalks Small Lots • Salting • Sanding

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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

Over 35 Years in Business

Call now & we pay 1/2 the HST

MILANO PAINTING. Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Written Guar. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

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PAINTING

Best Local Roofs & Repairs

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Ceramic Tile & Installations Laminate Floors Supply & Install Custom Design - 32 Yrs exp. 15% Discount for Seniors Call Pat 778-235-9888

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Stone. Brick. Tile

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MOVING & STORAGE

Interior Master’s

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WCB INSURED

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

MERCHANDISE: From antiques & collectibles, to sporting goods & electronics, to parakeets & pet supplies, if it is considered merchandise for sale, you can find it here. Call bcclassified.com 604-575-5555 fax 604-575-2073

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

RECYCLE-IT! #1 EARTH FRIENDLY JUNK REMOVAL

604.587.5865

AFFORDABLE SID’S Clean-up & Moving. 1 ton truck 10% off Srs discount. Est. ‘’86 Sid 604-727-8864 DISPOSAL BINS. 4 - 40 yards. From $179 - $565 incl’s dump fees. Call Disposal King. 604-306-8599.

Semiahmoo Tree Experts

EXTRA CHEAP

Danger Trees, Hedges Shaping, pruning, chipping. Fully insured. David Fast 604-536-5426

Same Day Service

Andrew 778-868-3374

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

• Kitchen • Bath • Flooring • Complete Interiors

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

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Renovations

Let MPB make your renovation dreams come true!

Custom Paint • Interior & Exterior • Free Estimates

Licensed • Insured • WCB • Full 10yr. Guarantee

“An investment in Quality”

477

PETS

AKITA SHEPHERD X PUPS born Oct. 17, family raised, vet chkd 1st shots $260/ea. 604-856-0469 BERNESE MOUNTAIN dog puppies vet checked,1st shots for more info, call Jen 604-807-3853 or jenv411@hotmail.com BORDER COLLIE PUPPIES P/B. M $350; F $400, Vet chk, 1st shots Call 604-250-4360, 604-856-7975 Boston Terriers pups, ckc reg, vet checked, reputable breeder, excellent pedigree. 1 (604)794-3786 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 856-4866 Chihuahua pups, P/B, ready to go xmas, assrt colours, M/F, vet check, shots. $500-$600 1(604)997-2945 ENGLISH LAB RETRIEVER PUPS avail now. 1 male 1 female left. $600 each. 604-593-1532 ENGLISH MASTIFF pups, M/F, p/b, papers, microchipped, dewormed, 1st shots. $1850. 604-316-5644. Golden Retrievers, 8 wks, vet check view parents, born oct 2. Ready to go. $600 (604)796-2886/799-7033 LAB PUPS, yellows & blacks, CKC reg p/b, shots, tattooed, exc temp, view parents, $750. 604-377-0820 MINI SCHNAUZER pups, 1st shots, dewormed, tails docked vet ✓ $750/ea. Call 604-657-2915. MINI SCHNAUZER, purebred, salt & pepper, F, vac, vet ✓, micro chip, ready. $650.604-318-0465 Langley 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. PB. CHOC. LAB (f) & PB black Lab. (f) 16 wks. old $650. Father on site. 604-768-7394. 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.

ROTTWEILER PUPPIES, CKC reg. 9 weeks. Champion German lines. Pet & show stock to approved homes. 604 - 287 - 7688

YORKIE POODLE. 1 male. Vet ✓, wormed, 1st shots. Yorkie colored. $550. 778-574-2001 YORKSHIRE PUPPIES. 1 Female, 1 Male. 1st shots. Ready to go. $1300. Phone (604)845-4526. Yorkshire Terrier pups, CKC reg’d, 1st shots. vet ✓ $1100-$1300. M/F, Ready Dec 9. 604-793-2063

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329 PAINTING & DECORATING

PET SERVICES

SHIH TZU, beautiful puppies, 2 F, 1 M, black/white, shots & dewrmd, 8 wks, $550 ea.Call (604)864-9826. Wolf X Shepherd pups, $350. blk w/markings, dewormed, view parents. chrisjo@telus.net (604)8692772 Laidlaw, Hope

White Rock/S.Surrey Disposal Designing and renovating new kitchens, bathrooms, basements, house make-overs and additions since 1989

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Country Club for dogs. Located on hobby farm. Lots of room to run & play for $25 a day. 604-541-4205

TREE SERVICES

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

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

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

PETS

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

INTERIOR - EXTERIOR

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

604.723.8434

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

TILING

A-1 Ceramics, Marble, Glass blocks etc. Install/Repair. Res./Comm. Free Est. 20 years exp. Peter’s Tile (604)209-0173

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

311 MASONRY & BRICKWORK

SNOWCLEARING

Plumbing Repair & Installations Hot water tanks, dishwasher, fridge dispenser, toilets, sinks. Best Rates Call Bob 604-225-5733

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

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

367C

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

All types of Rooﬁng

Different from the rest. 604-861-8885

CONTRACTOR

JOBS: Whether you’re looking to find or fill a position, this is where your search begins. Call bcclassified.com 604.575.5555

TOTAL BATHROOM RENO’S

CONSTRUCTION.CA

Interior / Exterior Renovation Specialists

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

604.587.5865

PRIMO PAINTING

Phone: (604) 307-5894

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

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Owner/Operator

968-0367

Professional 24hr. Service

#1 Rooﬁng Company in BC

ATTIC / WALL INSULATION UPGRADES

Steve Pendlington

WHITE ROCK

RUBBISH

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

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.

Free Estimates * Fully Insured

***Since 1978***

Local & Long Distance

Quality workmanship since 1968 Commercial - Residential

KITCHENS - BATHRMS CROWN MOULDING SUITES, REPAIRS - BUILDING MAINT. REFS. WORK GUARANTEED

Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certifi ed Arborist

AFFORDABLE MOVING

Renovation Specialist

*Seniors Disc. * Insured *22 yrs

HUDOLIN’S ON HOMES RENO’S

TREE SERVICES

Your Tree Service For Honest Prices & Quality Work

*Insured *Licensed *WCB

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

PROMPT & AFFORDABLE

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

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Finishing Carpentry

FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1973

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

Chistmas Light Installation

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Interior • Exterior

10 YRS. EXP. CALL DAVE:

GUTTER / SKYLIGHT CLEANING Will set up/take down Christmas lights. Call Travis (604) 771-3097

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Complete Residential & Commercial Painting

Ceilings, Doors & Trim

Call Gary 604-576-4406

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

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Quality Workmanship Guaranteed

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Greg 604-818-0165

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329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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

COMPLETE HOME RENOVATIONS

GARY’S HANDYMAN SERVICES * All Home Repairs*

MOVING & STORAGE

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

MOVING?

Repairs, Remodeling

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

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

HANDYPERSONS

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

604-538-2412

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 506

APPLIANCES

1 YEAR WARRANTY Frige, stve, washer, dryer, stackers Dishwashers & all size freezers

Lowest Price Free Delivery 14651-108 Ave. 604-588-1925

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APPLIANCE Recycle PICKUP We pick up freezers, fridges, stoves, washer & dryers for $20 charge. 604-594-6340

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

Friday, December 3,3,2010 Friday, December 2010 Peace PeaceArch ArchNews News MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 523

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UNDER $100

2 Stylish 3’ bar stools by Trica of Quebec. Soft bronze back & swivel seats. $100/both 604-542-8429. BEDFRAME WITH CASTERS for double or Queen size mattress. $18/obo: (604)805-1448 KENMORE CHEST FREEZER - 5 cubic ft: $95/obo (604)805-1448 SET OF 4 Patio chairs with cushions, solid chairs, not folding. $35/obo. (604)805-1448 Swivel rocker & footstool. Dark Green. Good cond. $100/obo. (604)538-3121

525

UNDER $300

8 Candle Light Antique Chandelier, silver coloured frame. All crystals inc. $300: (604)542-1916 after 5pm

526

UNDER $400

Adjustable Twin bed-elevates legs & head. Memory Foam Mattress. Spotless. Mint. $400 604-538-4448

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REAL ESTATE

FUEL

1YR Seasoned Alder Birch Maple Clean, Split, DRY & Delivered. Family Operated for 20 yrs. (604)825-9264 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

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 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

636

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

638

OPEN HOUSE

OPEN HOUSE Sun, Dec 4th, 2-4pm 45+ private 2 beds, 2 bath condo with many new updates. #411 - 1353 Vidal St. Cliff/Tyler Armstrong 604-538-8888, Sutton Express Rlty. MUST SELL TODAY

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

BRIDGEVIEW FLEA MARKET Every Sunday, Year Round, 80 Vendors 7am-3pm, 11475-126a St. Sry. Info./Book Table 604-625-3208

WHITE ROCK FLEA MARKET

560

MISC. FOR SALE

DOG KENNEL. For large dog. Similar kennel sells at Petsmart for $120 + taxes. Will sell for $75. Good condition. North Delta. 604-591-9740 ELECTRIC SCOOTER Walker - $40: 604-538-2223

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

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$495:

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

Must Sell - Estate Items Beautiful like new china cabinet $1000/new Asking $300: GE Washer & Dryer - $50/ea Beige fridge - $75: Standing Jewelery Cabinet- $45: Silver Tea Sets, Vases, etc. Lots of Silver & Crystal, Stemware, bowls. Christmas dinnerware. 2 Picture frames (Concave Glass) 604-313-2701 or 604-230-0216 Evenings best NEED AN EXERCISE MACHINE? First Class Treadmill. S/ Surrey pickup. $495: f.o.b. (604)541-2509

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS BABY GRAND PIANO. Black Pearl River, Yamaha inside. 6 yrs. old. $5200. 604-302-9042 KAWAI KSP10 Digital Piano All the bells and whistles. Great Cond. $3000 value for $900 call 604-9610434

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

ADULT APARTMENT WALNUT GROVE, LANGLEY The Residence-Village Square 55+ complex, 1 bedroom penthouse, open plan/large covered balcony! Cozy fireplace, floor to ceiling windows, freshly painted. Concierge, media room, library / lounge, fitness centre & underground parking. BBQ & garden / patio area. Walk to all amenities / easy access to Golden Ears bridge & # 1 Hwy. $1100/mo. www.seevirtual360.com/10474

604.250.5227

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

PIANO, older upright, Melotone. incl., bench. Good cond., needs tuning. $750 (604)792-4174

578

SPORTING GOODS

X COUNTRY SKIIS & BINDINGS FOR SALE. Kneissl & Rossgnal Men’s & Woman’s Boots and Poles as well. North Delta. 604-591-9740

REAL ESTATE 609

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.

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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

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

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

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.

(604) 541-8857, 319-0615 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.

1 MONTH FREE RENT!! CALL FOR DETAILS

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/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 S. SURREY 1894 165 A St. 3 BR.+ den, 4 bath, acreage w/pool, sauna, 3000 sf, all appl dbl. gar, fncd yrd. n/s, sm. pet Ok. $3000. Long term lease. NOW. Refs. 604-351-7487 WHITE ROCK 1340 Fir St. 1 Bdrm $825/mo incl hw & heat. Avail now. N/P. Call: (604)842-9581

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APARTMENT/CONDO

WHITE ROCK

White Rock Gardens & Bayview Chateau

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

WHITE ROCK. Miramar. Beautiful 1 bdrm + den, partical ocean view. f/p, sec u/g prkg, top end appls, inste w/d np/ns $1500. 604-535-4004

Professionally Managed By Gateway Property Management

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

713

COTTAGES

YURT / COTTAGE rental in Ocean Park/Crescent Beach area. $800 + utils (approx $100), warm cozy & bright on a forested lot. 25th & 124th St. Quiet area. Priv prkg. 615sf yurt features an open area, bdrm, kitchen & study, sm bath & shower, sm deck & garden space 17ft high skylight with cascading lodge pole pine rafters create a new living space. Furnished, N/S single occup, 2 refs pls, some pets neg. Annual lse. Immed. 604-831-0742

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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 CHMNY HEIGHTS Exc Fmly Home 77 & 144, 3 brm +, 2 fbth, 2 gas firplc, new crpt & hrdwd flr, dble grg, cds, private bckyard. $1550 + util/ns/np Avail Dec 15 604-5325342 CLOVERDALE 3 BR 1 bath rancher $1300/mo + util. N/S, N/P avail Jan 1. 604-468-8155

MAPLE RIDGE 4 bdrm 2 bath. lrg living spaces on acreage. 2 car garage w/workbench. alarm. $1600/month. 249 St/108 Ave. 604762-2086 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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TENANTS Houses/Condos/Townhouses Rental units available now

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Office: 604-534-7974 Ext: 205

1 Bdrm $775/mo 2 Bdrm from $900 - $950/mo 3 Bdrm $1250 Newly reno’d New kitchen, tile flrs & carpets

Call 604-538-4599

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

PROPERTY Rentals Have Qualiﬁed Tenants Need Homes Call Sheri M 604-535-8080 Full pictures & info. on our website croftagencies.com Promp & Professional S SURREY, 126/25 Ave. 3/bdrm Rancher + studio. 2 kitchens. Laundry. TJ @ Sutton Proact (604)728-5460 S. SURREY. NEWER Very clean Lrg 3 bdrm, 3 baths, family home, 1/2 blk fr transit/shops in quiet area, Lrg Master bdrm & enste with walk in closet, 2 car garage, all appls & w/d’s, Refs, Absolutely N/S, $2400. Immed. Call Don 604-341-0864.

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SUITES, UPPER

WHITE ROCK, near beach, cozy 3 bdrm., main flr with deck, F/P, W/D, D/W, NS/NP, $1400 + 1/2 utils. Avail. Jan. 1. Phone 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: Top floor lrg bright 3 bdrm, 2 full bths, half block from beach. Lrg sundeck, sep. shared laundry, n/s. $1475/mo incl utils. Avail. Dec. 1st, 15th or 31st. (604)536-0496 or 604-536-9380 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.

TRANSPORTATION 827

VEHICLES WANTED

CA$H FOR VEHICLES Any Condition! 604-551-9022

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

Call Now! 604-536-0220 or email: info@rentinfo.ca 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. 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 East Beach, 2000 sf, 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 carport, 1/2 blk to beach, new reno. NS/NP, Ref’s. Immed. $2000+utils. 604-541-1173 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. Avail. Nov.15. Call 604341-0371 or 604-518-7306 Kenny. WHITE ROCK - Half duplex, 2 bdrms, walking distance to beach, priv. fenced backyard, lots of storage. $1400 + half utils. Avail. now. (604)582-9993/604-329-2296 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 WHITE ROCK steps to beach. 2 bdrm house. Freshly painted interior, new furnace, gas F/P, wood flrs, W/D. Fncd bckyd. Ample prkg. Avail now N/S. Refs plse. $1400 + util. 604-536-2283 or 604-619-6414

OFFICE/RETAIL

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION SOUTH Surrey: Room, priv. entry, clean, new, quiet, bright home. N/S, N/D. Prof. $450/mo. 778-997-9976

BUYING OR SELLING?

Use bcclassified.com - Merchandise for Sale 500’s WHITE ROCK. Lg furn bdrm w/own bath, share kitchen, ldry, parking $495/mo N/S. 604-535-2435 lv msg

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SUITES, LOWER

GOGGS AVE, sep lndry& ent. clean& private. incl util. avail Dec.1, $775 604-531-3817

Deluxe 1 bdrm condo

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WANTED

RENTALS

Houses, Townhomes, Condo’s & Suites

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.

OCEAN VIEW

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

Visit:

741

White Rock

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

HOMES FOR RENT

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please call 604-531-9797

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

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

736

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.

QUALITY APARTMENT RENTALS IN WHITE ROCK

WHITE ROCK. Bachelor suite on 2nd flr. $675/mo. Also 3rd flr ocean view 1 bdrm $850. Dec 1. Clean quiet, adult oriented bldg. 1 yr lease. $100 move-in bonus. NS/NP Incl. hot water/heat. 604-560-9841.

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.

RENTALS

14989 Roper Avenue & 1371 Blackwood St.

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

WHITE ROCK

SKYLINE APTS. WHITE ROCK 15321 Russell Ave

RENTALS

QUIET BUILDING

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

WHITE ROCK

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

CARGO MASTER Cargo rack for longbox. Used for hauling canoe 3x. $650: (778)968-5105

SUNNY WHITE ROCK

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

GARAGE SALES

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Canadian Homebuilders’ Association of British Columbia CEO MJ Whitemarsh, left, and CHBA BC president Vicki Gerrits prepare to hand out a coveted Georgie Award. Martin Knowles photo

Georgies: going for gold Excellence in the industry recognized with awards TRICIA LESLIE Putting your work forward for extremely close inspection and judging by industry peers can be a daunting prospect. Yet that’s exactly what many B.C. homebuilders, renovators, developers, designers

and marketers have done, in order to enter this year’s Georgie Awards, the province’s premier housing event. Named after Captain George Vancouver, the Georgies were started by a group of industry professionals in 1992 as a way to provide value to the residential construction industry and communities throughout British Columbia. “It was a way to showcase and celebrate the excellent work that local people do in our industry,” says Scott Whitemarsh, executive

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For the first time in more than a year, housing affordability improved in Canada in the third quarter of 2010, according to a report released Monday by RBC Economics. The Housing Trends and Affordability report says a drop in mortgage rates and some softening in home prices made it easier for Canadian buyers to purchase their homes in recent months, after four consecutive quarters of rising home ownership costs. “The improvement in affordability during the third quarter has relieved some of the stress that had been mounting in Canada’s housing market over the past year,” says RBC senior economist Robert Hogue. The report notes that, at the national level, the third-quarter improvement in affordability reversed almost two-thirds of the cumulative deterioration that took place over the previous four quarters. RBC’s Housing Affordability Measure calculates how much pre-tax income is required to cover all the costs associated with owning a home. All provinces saw improvements in housing affordability in the third quarter, especially British Columbia, but the cost of home ownership in B.C. remains high by historical standards, the report notes. “Higher mortgage rates will be the dominant factor raising home ownership costs beyond the short-term, although increasing household income – as the job situation continues to strengthen in in Canada – will provide some positive offset,” Hogue says. “We expect housing demand and supply to remain mostly in balance overall, setting the course for very modest home price increases.” For the full report, visit www.rbc.com/ economics/

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