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New beginnings: After 11 years with the White Rock/South Surrey Food Bank, Ruth Chitty has resigned to sow new seeds – in her own life, and professionally. see page A11
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Judge berates White Rock resident whose on-duty actions ‘left many victims’
Drug-dealing cop gets three-year term Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter
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Peter Hodson, sentenced to federal prison.
Former Vancouver Police officer Peter Hodson has been sentenced to three years in a federal prison for selling marijuana while on duty. The White Rock resident, 33, pleaded guilty to trafficking marijuana and two counts of breach of trust late last year, eight months after he was arrested at VPD’s Cambie Street headquarters. Judge Gregory Rideout delivered the sen-
tence – which includes three years of jail time, minus 21 days for time already served – in Vancouver Provincial Court Thursday. “Your remarkable fall from grace is a burden you will carry for the rest of your life,” Rideout told Hodson, noting the former officer’s actions “left many victims,” including his family, friends, residents of the Downtown Eastside, Vancouver taxpayers and the VPD. “The burden (the VPD) must now bear is that one of their own transgressed in such a shocking manner.”
Hodson, a father of four, was arrested April 21, 2010, following a two-month investigation into allegations by a Downtown Eastside drug addict that a constable was selling street-level amounts of marijuana both onand off-duty. The investigation included an undercover operation in which 10 “scenarios” documented the drug addict buying marijuana from Hodson or a co-accused, Oscar Lapitan. see page A4
Watts to face criticism
SCC fields no mayoral candidate Kevin Diakiw Black Press
The slate opposing the status quo on city council will not be running a mayoral candidate. But Surrey Civic Coalition president Gord Savard said council candidates plan to attack Mayor Dianne Watts and her Surrey First team on the issue of accountability. “We intend to run a very competitive team that will challenge Mayor Watts to make good on her commitments,” Savard said in a release last weekend. “Likewise, we will work with her on projects that benefit everyone in Surrey. SCC will be running on the issue of accountability. We do not believe that the current council or the board of education have, in any way, ever held the mayor accountable.” Incumbent SCC candidate Bob Bose noted there’s still time to run a mayoral candidate – if the party chooses – noting the nomination deadline is Oct. 14. Bose said it is a fallacy that full slates water down opposing votes. “It’s an advantage to us strategically to run full slates,” he told Black Press Monday. “What happens (in partial slates) is people who want to support your cam see page A2
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More than 240 runners took part in the Rotary Run at South Surrey Athletic Park Sunday morning, competing in either the half-marathon, five-kilometre or team relay events. The half-marathon was won by Coquitlam’s Tatsuya Hatachi, while Tyler Ginther was first in the 5k, setting a new race record in the process.
Clayton Heights mourns loss of 15-year-old student
Teen’s death triggers meningitis warning Sheila Reynolds Black Press
A health warning has been issued after a 15-year-old boy at Surrey’s Clayton Heights Secondary died last week of an apparent bacterial meningiccocal infection. Students at the Cloverdale-area high school received a letter Thursday from Fraser Health, explaining one of their classmates had died,
and that meningitis is the suspected cause. Authorities are still awaiting test results. Tributes on Facebook began to pour in almost immediately for the victim, Brandon Kurtz: “Brandon was a role model to us all and will always be remembered,” wrote one person; “I will be praying for the family,” said another. Counsellors were made available to grieving students at the school.
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the side of the developer or any other City of Surrey staff. None of the allegations against Akolo have been proven in court. Akolo, a Ugandan with his master’s degree in planning from UBC, was in charge of area planning and development for South Surrey. The city has also launched a civil action against Akolo. The city alleges Akolo used the city’s money in the purchase of a house on Chateau Wynd in North Delta with an assessed value of $624,000, according to a CBC report. Surrey has placed a notice of pending litigation on the title to Akolo’s home. Surrey said in its claim that it is seeking general damages, special damages and punitive damages from Akolo. He is scheduled to appear in court for the criminal charges in December 2012.
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A former Surrey planner, charged with driving while impaired in Delta in January, has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of driving without due care and attention. Akonyu Akolo entered the plea last week in B.C. Supreme Court in Surrey. The traffic offence is just one of Akolo’s concerns. He’s been charged with misappropriating funds in regards to a development application while he was a planner with Surrey. Akolo has been charged with “breach of trust by a public officer, corrupt municipal official, secret commissions and fraudulent concealment.” He was reported to the city by a developer last April, causing Akolo’s termination and sparking a criminal investigation. During the course of their investigation, police found no criminal wrongdoing on
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Public health nurses are administering preventive antibiotics to close contacts of the victim, or anyone displaying symptoms. Health officials are attempting to identify anyone who was exposed to the bacteria Sept. 8-19, the most dangerous contact period. Anyone experiencing symptoms or who had close contact with the student is asked to call the Public Health Unit at 604-575-5100.
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news Bee attack on dozens of Terry Fox Run students fails to curb enthusiasm
Stung by desire to follow in his footsteps Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter
Children pacing the annual Terry Fox Run at White Rock Elementary Friday were met with a “nasty surprise” when bees nesting in the school’s northwest corner took offence to the disruption. Surrey School District spokesman Doug Strachan confirmed about two dozen children were pulled off the route and treated for stings in the middle of the afternoon run.
“There were about 20, 25 children stung,” Strachan said. “The principal brought everybody off into the school yard and some medicated pads were applied.” The incident occurred as the children paced a second lap past a treed area of the school property. “Much of the school had already run by it once when I guess the bees started to agitate,” Strachan said. Fortunately, none of the children suffered
allergic reactions. They also didn’t want to quit running. “The troopers that they are, apparently they were all saying, ‘no it’s the Terry Fox Run’,” Strachan said. “A lot of the kids said, ‘we gotta keep running’.” City of Surrey and district facilities staff were notified and would “certainly put some priority” on removing the nest, he said. While one parent who contacted Peace Arch News claimed school officials have
known about the nest “for weeks,” Strachan said the nest in question – which was located under some leaves – was only discovered when the bees struck out Friday. Another nest, however, was removed from school property about two weeks ago, he said. Strachan said while every effort is made to remove nests, the district “can never guarantee” its properties are bee-free. A note detailing the incident was sent home with students Friday afternoon.
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Grow-op homes now made public Kevin Diakiw Black Press
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RCMP are making public the addresses of many of the places where they seize marijuana grow operations.
Surrey is reporting far more pot grow-ops than other RCMPpoliced jurisdictions in B.C., which Mounties say is due in part to a dedicated team tackling the clandestine operations. As part of a new program called the Marijuana Grow Initiative, police are making public all places where they seize marijuana grow operations. The addresses of homes where marijuana grow-ops are found have been published on the RCMP website, and as of last last week, 26 out of the 60 published are in Surrey. The bulk of the reported grow-ops were found in the northern edges of the city, with small clusters of them in Fraser Heights and Newton. RCMP Cpl. Drew Grainger said the high number of homes posted from Surrey is due to a dedicated team of officers in the city targeting the operations. He said making the areas known to local residents raises public awareness about where the growops have been found. Sometimes, the grow-ops pop up in the same community or same home shortly after they’re shut down. The Marijuana Grow Initiative was unveiled the day after the fed-
eral Safe Streets and Community Act – which calls for tougher penalties and regulations for crime on several fronts – was introduced in the House. For those involved in growing marijuana, the maximum penalty has doubled from seven to 14 years in jail. The initiatives are being hailed as great news by Surrey fire Chief Len Garis, who is also president of the Fire Chiefs’ Association of B.C. “Marijuana grow operations continue to be a source of fires due to the improper installation and use of electrical equipment,” Garis said in a release. “The RCMP initiative already has the hallmarks of success by including communities in the solution and by attacking this entrenched problem from a variety of angles – and it will soon have additional support from the new legislation.” Making the properties public will also help homebuyers and realtors assess which areas might be associated with drug production. Research has indicated that a home with a grow operation is 24 times more likely to burn than one without. The public can access the database for grow-operation locations in RCMP jurisdictions at: http://bit.ly/r8YeqJ
Student teacher accused of sex offences to stand trial A student teacher charged with sex offences will be tried in New Westminster Supreme Court and is scheduled to make an appearlast year has been ordered to stand trial. ance Oct. 6 to fix a trial date. Michael Edward Herrera Herrera was not a district had just finished his teaching employee. Teachers in training practicum – a month of unpaid perform practicums to gain classwork experience – in the Surroom experience prior to receivrey School District in August ing teaching certification. They 2010 when he was arrested and charged with three sex-related editorial@peacearchnews.com are initially supervised and later allowed to work on their own. offences. Surrey RCMP said they had received a complaint a few months earlier from a Cabinet shift Two local BC Liberal MLAs have been female student at a Surrey high school who said a student teacher had engaged in an given new posts in the provincial cabinet. Premier Christy Clark announced Monday “inappropriate relationship” with her. Herrera was charged with one count of that Stephanie Cadieux (Surrey-Panorama) is sexual assault, one count of inviting sexual minister of social development, and Gordon touching by a person under 16 years old Hogg (Surrey-White Rock) is parliamentary and one count of sexual interference with a secretary for non-profit partnerships to the minister of social development. person under 16. Cadieux, elected in 2009, was previously He was ordered on Aug. 23 to stand trial. He
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MLA Stephanie Cadieux (centre) Monday. minister of labour, citizens’ services and open government, a position now held by Vancouver-Fairview MLA Margaret MacDiarmid. Hogg, first elected in 1997, was previously parliamentary secretary to non-profit partnerships to Cadieux’s former ministry.
The Surrey SPCA remains closed due to what has turned out to be a particularly rare form of ringworm. The animal shelter at 152 Street and 67 Avenue shut down Sept. 2 after six staff were sent home with a mysterious rash. At first it was thought to be sarcoptic mange, or canine scabies. But Bob Busch, the general manager for the BCSPCA, told Black Press last week that it’s ringworm. Some of the employees are getting better, while others are showing little sign of improvement. They are being treated with an antifungal ointment to tackle the rash. The origin of the ringworm was traced to two stray kittens that came into the shelter Aug. 2. It spread to seven cats and a dog. It is unknown at this time when the shelter will reopen.
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n the wake of Vancouver police officer Peter Hodson’s guilty plea to trafficking in marijuana, many descriptive phrases have been thrown around, particularly by the media, who like their colourful, if clichéd tags. ‘Rogue cop’ is one. ‘Fall from grace’ is another, more poetic, choice. Both have stuck. But perhaps the most accurate – and telling – words for the White Rock resident’s crime were among the charges to which he pleaded guilty: “breach of trust.” In weighing his sentence, Judge Gregory Rideout took into account Hodson’s early guilty plea, his in-court apology, the support of his family and his potential for rehabilitation. But all of these did not dissuade him from his decision last week, handing Hodson three years in prison, less 21 days for time he has already spent behind bars. If anything, this ‘rogue’ officer got off lightly. It’s a case where an apology and a promise to do better in future are simply not enough. Hodson was a police officer and should have known he was being held to a higher standard. As an officer of the law committing, even counselling, a crime, Hodson abused his position of trust. He made a nonsense of his job, disgraced his VPD peers and betrayed taxpayers. Investigating his crime, as Rideout noted, diverted resources that would otherwise have been used for tackling such such issues on the Downtown Eastside as chronic drug trafficking, homelessness and mental illness. As Rideout found, this was not a one-time lapse of judgment explained away by circumstance, passion or emotional breakdown. Hodson acted with premeditation and calculation, with money as his primary motive. He used privileged information to persuade a drug addict to serve as his intermediary; set up the business, and provided the supplies. He was merely ‘a dirty cop’ – to use a distasteful phrase – in a neighbourhood that has been chronically shortchanged. He was more than willing to flout laws for personal gain. He used his power and position, hypocritically, as a shield for his own shortage of ethics. Most telling was a statement Hodson himself made to defense psychologist Dr. Michael Elterman, in which he said he had “got away with cheating, lying and stealing” all his life and thought he always would. Such an assessment comes perilously close to definitions of sociopathic behaviour. If Hodson hadn’t had the whistle blown on him, one wonders where his career would have taken him – and the rest of us.
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ICTORIA – Premier Christy million goes to staff up natural resource Clark’s “B.C. Jobs Plan” took permit offices, which are backlogged some hits as she was finishing her after amalgamation of various ministry functions. week-long publicity tour to roll NDP leader Adrian Dix leapt it out. Tom Fletcher The serious damage wasn’t on that announcement, saying from her political opponents it proves that the BC Liberals starved the regional offices. on the left and right. The body He’s right on that. For example, blows came from Europe, the the resource ministry’s regional United States and China, where the storm clouds of a second director for Skeena told the Bulkley-Nechako regional recession continued to gather. As district board this spring that he world leaders offered up a chorus has 30 per cent less staff than five of warning about debt and falling consumer demand, commodity years ago. Some of that is a result markets for metals, coal and of ending duplication of forest, energy and other ministries, petroleum tumbled along with but by this spring there were stocks. 65 independent power projects One of the few firm targets Clark offered was that eight new mines waiting for approval in Skeena alone. should be up and running in B.C. by Of course the NDP would fix that backlog by killing off the projects, 2015, with expansions or upgrades to presumably breaking up the natural nine more existing mines. That is the resources ministry again, to ramp up total arrived at after detailed meetings with the industry. But if China’s factories their beloved government jobs. The NDP also jumped on BC Liberal slow down because fewer Americans and Europeans buy their goods, those projects MLA John Les for going to highcan fade as quickly as the price of copper. unemployment Nanaimo and suggesting Total provincial spending for the B.C. people should look north where jobs are jobs plan comes out around $300 million. going begging. Construction company Ledcor had job The big-ticket items were contributions fairs in Prince George and Chetwynd in to port and rail facilities at Prince early September, looking for hundreds of Rupert and Tsawwassen. Another $24
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78 responding truck drivers, heavy equipment operators, drillers, blasters, mechanics, surveyors and labourers for the Willow Creek coal mine in Tumbler Ridge. Another job fair was held in Fort St. James around the same time, looking for equipment operators for the Mount Milligan coppergold mine. I had a chat a couple of weeks ago with a grader operator in Dawson Creek, working in the gas patch. Most of the pickups he sees on job sites have Alberta licence plates. So let’s say you’re an able-bodied unemployed guy sitting in Nanaimo, waiting for a job to come to you. If that’s how you think the economy works, it’s no surprise if your preferred political message is Dix’s 1960s socialist blather about the government forcibly sharing the wealth. And it’s no surprise that you’re unemployed. BC Conservative leader John Cummins trashed the Prince Rupert port announcement as a payoff to local aboriginal people for a potash facility. “The usual Liberal policy of giving natives a veto on new projects has got to end,” Cummins said, demonstrating once again that he understands nothing about the evolution of this issue in the past 20 years. In summary, Clark’s jobs plan is to continue Gordon Campbell’s Pacific gateway strategy. The opposition parties are reheating decades-old failed options they hope will smell better than a stale three-term government. And B.C. is, as always, at the mercy of world events. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press.
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Civic deals no place for faith Editor: Re: Casino property ‘flipped,’ says Surrey, Sept. 15. I was really appalled by this article. I can’t believe something like this happened. When a contract was made with Boardwalk Gaming and a rezoning change given to them in lieu of a revitalized mall, didn’t the contract stipulate that this would be only for their benefit, and not carried on to any other parties not in the contract? In other words, if they were to sell it to another party, such as they have done, the rezoning would not apply to them. This is standard practice, especially when it is of such importance. Was there no real estate representation? Coun. Linda Hepner says she is extremely annoyed and frustrated, and so she should be. She uses words like “I had faith” and “I believed.” These words don’t belong in business acquisitions and sales. Her naiveté honestly amazes me. I am so used to reading about government officials who make deals with family or friends to put something in their pocket. I can almost understand that, because it is human greed. However, when I see such mismanagement of taxpayers’ money because of lack of knowledge or failure to see things through, I really shake my head. There have been so many instances in the past whereby land has been sold off to private companies, only to be bought back at a later date for double or triple the price, because city planners have not had the foresight to see the need in the near future. I hope that if the new company is not compelled to fulfill the promises of Boardwalk, council will still be able to have some control over the use of the land. Surely they can’t get away with this so easy. D. Barros, White Rock
give credence to a whole pile of conspiracy theories regarding the required HST payback to Ottawa. Every day that the HST appears on purchases and bills after January 2012 will further erode the dwindling support for BC Liberals. Aart Looye, Surrey Q If we the taxpayers are continuing to pay the HST for the next 18 months, are we not paying the billion-plus back to the federal government? The HST is now an “illegal” tax, yet we are expected to keep paying it. If the provincial government insists on returning the billion-plus and the “illegal” tax, what a huge bonus for the federal government. J.B. Latham, Surrey
High time to pay the piper Editor: Re: Taking toll on patience, Sept. 1. So everybody wants this bridge and nobody wants to pay for it. No HST, no tolls… Get with it folks! Ever heard the expression: no free lunch? Henk Steenge, Surrey
A sense of community Editor: There are still wonderful people in this world! The last Sunday in August, I had to visit a walk-in medical clinic, so I phoned for a taxi. When we arrived – being 97 years young and blind – I asked where the front door was. The taxi driver pointed. I said “there”? He said “yes” and drove off. When I reached the door it was locked. With my white cane I walked to the back door. It too was locked. I didn’t know what to do, when suddenly I had an idea. So I walked to the nearest restaurant with the intention of asking the girl if she’d phone for a taxi and I’d go home. However, after I had told the receptionist my tale of woe, a gentleman in the restaurant hopped up from his table and, as he approached me, said, “May I help you?” After listening to my story, he said, “Stay here. I’ll go to the clinic and see if I can get in.” When he returned, he announced that the clinic door had a sign
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saying they’d moved and gave a new address. Then the helpful gentleman said “I’ll drive you to the clinic,” and he and his wife drove me there and waited until I was safely in the doctors’ office. Before they left, I managed to say “thank you.” This was truly the work of a Good Samaritan. I would like to say thank you publicly. I’m sorry I don’t know the name of my helper but I shall never forget to remember him and his wife in my prayer. Again, a grateful thank you. Bess Rivett, White Rock Q On behalf of myself and the Canadian Cancer Society, I wish to thank all of those who supported Jean’s 80th Birthday Garden Party fundraiser last month. The day was perfect, weather-wise, the number of people who attended and because of the support we received from friends, family and the community. To date, we have raised more than $7,600 for Camp Good Times. Without the support of all of you we could not have done this. From the bottom of my heart, thank you! Jean MacPherson, volunteer, Canadian Cancer Society
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Not everyone who is homeless shares Steve Robinson’s ambition or ability to return to housing, writes Cheryl Berti.
Help those who have no choice Editor: Re: The fallout from his search for shelter, Sept. 13. Steve Robinson has now had it with homelessness and wants to get an apartment of his own, because he can afford it. That is good news, but some people choose to be homeless indefinitely because they do not want to contribute to society. So why, then, should we, as a society, contribute to them? Some people also choose to drink and do drugs excessively, so much that they can no longer function in society. So again, why should we then support them and their habit of choice? If you choose to be homeless or have addictions, you simply cannot give up then; you have to take responsibility for your own actions, which unfortunately usually means living on the streets. If, however, you have been diagnosed with a
mental illness without the use of drugs or alcohol – or are temporarily homeless due to unforeseen circumstances – then you should get the support you need, as that was not by choice. We, as a society, need to start determining who is deserving of our support and who is not, so we can stop the vicious cycle. We cannot constantly be expected to help those in need who do not help themselves, by providing expensive funding and housing, especially in the most desired locations and in these difficult times. At the very least, there should be a ‘no tolerance’ policy for drugs and alcohol when providing the support. That way, we are not only helping those lost souls rebuild their lives, but they are also helping themselves by taking responsibility for their own actions, which, in the long run, will be beneficial to us all. Cheryl Berti, White Rock
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Winners in the City of White Rock’s branding contest were honoured in council chambers Monday with customized posters, a $50 leisure services gift certificate and a T-shirt. Citing “dozens and dozens of very good and positive responses,” branding task force chair Chris Thornley honoured winners in four categories: senior (Irving Hadden), adult (Marina Arias), high school (Rosemary LeBarge) and preschool/elementary (Rhys Koldingness). The contest challenged residents to sum up what ‘My City by the Tracy Holmes photo Sea’ means to them. Posters depicting winners in the City of White Rock’s branding The phrase was endorsed by contest line a table in city hall chambers. council as the city’s official brand just before the summer. It was harbour’ – as “very touching and sun shines.’ the culmination of nearly a year’s very truthful.” The winning slogans will be work by the task force, which Koldingness’s entry “touched featured in city promotional was established in July the heart of every one materials, Thornley said. They ❝(One entry) 2010 to re-examine the of us that read this are already on display on a findings of a $68,000 touched the heart and every one of us newly acquired website, www. report by the U.S.-based that heard this.” He mycitybythesea.org, which firm, Whisper – whose of every one of us submitted ‘My City by visitors will eventually be recommendations to that read this.❞ the Sea is a day with redirected to from the existing brand the city as “the Dad and my fishing city website. Chris Thornley Island of White Rock” pole’. Displaying a copy of a White task force chair or “Silver Beach” were Arias, who hails Rock Leisure Guide that bears soundly rejected in 2007. from Mexico, entered ‘My City by the brand, Thornley said the city Monday’s winners were chosen the Sea is the only place I could will gradually transition into use by random draw. Thornley live’; Hadden – who was not in of the slogan, updating items described LeBarge’s submission attendance Monday – submitted such as business cards as existing – ‘My City by the Sea is a safe ‘My City by the Sea is where the supplies are depleted.
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fter 11 years with the White Rock/ South Surrey Food Bank – the past five as manager – Ruth Chitty has resigned to finally pursue advice her brother gave her on his deathbed: make sure you leave this life with no regrets. “He said, ‘I know you’re passionate about your work, but you really need to pay attention that you have no regrets on your deathbed’,” Chitty said, recalling the words on her last day at the 24 Avenue facility, Sept. 1. “That was indelibly written in my mind.” As often happens, in the years that followed, the advice slipped to the back of Chitty’s mind, and she continued on with her busy life, putting many things on hold – exercise and getting back to art among them. It wasn’t until the recent deaths of two more of her five siblings – one a year ago, the other in January ❝Food banks – that Chitty decided are important to follow her brother’s advice. services, but “I was reminded and they’re Band- took stock and re-evalAids to dealing uated,” she said. “I realwith the issue of ized I had put a lot on hold… really imporpoverty.❞ tant things in my life Ruth Chitty that I wanted to have more time for.” Though she gave her notice to Sources in April, word of Chitty’s resignation wasn’t widespread at the food bank until closer to her final days there. She even resisted talking about it publicly until her last official day. “I knew it was going to be hard,” Chitty said, of saying goodbye. While Chitty has left her post, and plans to spend whatever amount of time feels right in order to rejuvenate, she is certain a return to social justice work is in her future. Working at the food bank was “really inspiring” she said, and it taught her a lot about community. But such programs don’t impact the problem at its core, she said, and that is where she wants to focus. “Food banks are important services, but they’re Band-Aids to dealing with the issue of poverty,” Chitty said. “It’s really important work and yet it’s hard to continue in it when the causes – the root causes – are not being addressed.” Before working at the local food bank, Chitty spent 10 years with Battered Women’s
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Ruth Chitty has resigned from Sources’ White Rock/South Surrey Food Bank to pursue other social-justice endeavours. Support Services in Vancouver. It was through work there that she learned there is more to the symptoms, behaviours and beliefs of a woman who has been abused than many people, including some professionals, understand. Those symptoms need to be put in the context of what each woman has endured, Chitty said. Learning what her own mother went through in the ’30s further fueled Chitty’s passion. It was only about 20 years ago, when her mother was 80 years old, that Chitty discovered the horrors she endured
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aren Loveys is a bird lover. So she didn’t think twice about helping out one of her feathered friends when, while out on one of her daily walks along White Rock beach, she found a pigeon in distress. At the end of the pier on Sept. 11, Loveys found the bird with both feet entangled in a combination of fishing line, fabric and other debris. So, with the help of a few other passersby – including a young girl, who was fishing with her father – she scooped up the bird and tried her best to untangle it. “I know a lot of people maybe don’t like pigeons, and call them flying rats, but it’s still a living creature,” said Loveys, who owns a 15-year-old lovebird. “It was in peril, and wouldn’t have survived long like that. And it doesn’t take a lot to help out an animal in need.”
When Loveys was unable to extract all the fishing line and other material from around the bird’s feet, she took it to an emergency animal hospital in Langley, where the bird’s wounds were treated and it was given antibiotics to stave off infection. From there, the pigeon was transported to the Whatcom Road Veterinary Hospital in Abbotsford, where, on Sept. 12, it had two toes amputated from its left foot – the fishing line had wrapped around the foot so tight that the toes had been too badly injured to be saved. Post-surgery, the pigeon – named “Two-Toes” by Loveys – spent the next week at Elizabeth’s Wildlife Center in Abbotsford. Loveys picked the bird up Wednesday morning, and released it back into the wild later that afternoon. “They were going to release him in Abbotsford, but I said they couldn’t do that because (the pigeon) wouldn’t know where he was, so I went and picked him up so I could release him here,” Loveys said from the end of the pier, just moments before she gingerly picked Two-Toes out of a cardboard box, and placed him on the ground next to a handful of other birds. Within seconds of being released, the bird – showing no ill-effects of its injury – hopped up onto the pier railing, eventually flying east
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Karen Loveys prepares to release Two-Toes, the pigeon she rescued Sept. 11. Left, the pigeon’s foot, which had two toes amputated; right, Two-Toes (centre), mingles with some new friends at White Rock Pier. along the breakwater with three other pigeons. It’s not the first time Loveys has helped out a winged creature along the White Rock waterfront. About a year-and-a-half ago, she saw a seagull with a Zap Strap tied tight around its beak. She corralled
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The Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s White Rock Resource Centre is moving. Currently located on Thrift Avenue, as of Oct. 3, it will be situated in the Centre for Active Living, at 14600 Stress less North Bluff Rd. A six-week therapy group aimed The move is anticipated to increase at ‘type-E women’ – “The ones who community awareness of the try to be everything to everybody,” resource, and public awareness of according to program facilitator Alzheimer’s disease. Ellie Bolgar – begins Society CEO Jean Blake next month at Sources said the new location Community Resource is “a great fit” as it will Centre. put the centre in close The program runs Oct. proximity to the Primary 13 until Nov. 17, with Care Access Clinic, sessions from 7-9 p.m. which sees patients discharged from hospital editorial@peacearchnews.com “Most of the participants are hardwho do not have a working women who are trying very doctor. hard to balance so much in their “Some of these clients may be in lives – jobs, families, maintaining a need of the services of the society home,” Bolgar said. “They’re juggling or they may feel more comfortable a lot of demands, and they need to when already visiting Primary Care learn to work off that stress.” Access Clinic, dropping in to our The program, which is free, is in office with it being in the same its fourth year, and was previously building,” Blake said. funded by government grants. This The White Rock Resource Centre year’s program, however, was funded offers support groups and education through donations from women who programs for both family caregivers took the course previously – about and people with early stage 25 women in total, Bolgar said. dementia. To register, or for more For more information, contact information, contact Jessica Avalon Tournier at 604-541-0606 or at 604-538-2522, or email atournier@alzheimerbc.org counsellingservices@sourcesbc.ca Reducing risk Sources is located at 882 Maple St. Older drivers looking to reduce their risk on the road or improve their Blood Donor Clinic Canadian Blood Services will hold driving habits are invited to attend an its next whole blood mobile clinic in upcoming Mature Driving workshop Cloverdale, Oct. 2. The clinic runs at the White Rock Community from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Sacred Centre, 15154 Russell Ave. Blood Catholic Parish, 17475 59 Ave. The no-charge sessions also aim
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t any age, in order to live our lives to the fullest, we require care and services that meet our specific needs and provisions. And as we enter our senior years, the need for customized care becomes essential to our health, happiness and well-being. For the residents at Westminster House Retirement Community, a safe, comfortable and family-like environment with caring staff dedicated to their welfare is just one aspect of life at their home in White Rock.
With a full wellness approach to care, the staff at Westminster House takes into account the physical, emotional, spiritual and intellectual needs of each and every resident, ensuring their comfort, health and happiness at every turn. The South Surrey retirement community follows an Aging in Place philosophy, offering a wide range of care levels, from independent to assisted living, even palliative care. This approach not only allows couples to remain together as
their needs change, but also means that residents don’t have to move to a new community should their health begin to decline – as such a move can be difficult physically and emotionally. One thing residents at Westminster House can expect to enjoy is a life free of stress, with as little or as much help as they need. Laundry and housekeeping services are provided, plus three nutritious, tasty meals prepared by their on-site chef every day. see page A21
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urn on the television and you’re likely to be inundated with commercials for the latest prescription medications that should be discussed with a doctor. According to Generation Rx: How Prescription Drugs Are Altering American Lives, Minds, and Bodies, by Greg Crister, the average number of prescriptions drugs taken per person, annually, in 2004 was 12. It is estimated that people will spend over $400 billion on prescription drugs by the end of 2011. Individuals who take multiple medications may find it difficult to manage them all. The challenge of managing medications can be difficult for anyone, but particularly for seniors. Some organizational strategies and a little help from others may be the keys to getting meds straight. First and foremost, it’s important that doctors and pharmacists know of all the medications that are being taken. It’s a good idea to use one pharmacy to fill prescriptions. This way it will have a record of medication use and can alert
to drug interactions that may be dangerous, which could otherwise go undetected. And remember, over-thecounter supplements, vitamins and medicines count, too. They should be mentioned at the doctor’s office or, at the very least, when getting a new prescription filled at the pharmacy. Herbal remedies and other items – even foods – can interact with certain drugs. For example, it’s best to avoid grapefruit juice while taking many of the cholesterol-lowering statins available. Purchasing a medication organizer can be the next step to getting drugs in check. There are a number of different styles and sizes available. Seniors may want to enlist the help of a family member to sort through pills at the beginning of each week and place the right pills in each compartment. Knowing which days to take each medication is sometimes not enough. Certain medications must be taken at different intervals each day, often inviting confusion.
A chart listing the times of each medication posted next to where the prescriptions are kept can help. A watch with a timer or an alarm clock can be programmed to chime as a reminder. Tech-savvy people can program smart phones or PDAs with reminders to alert when it’s time to take a pill. There are even advanced pill dispensing systems that can be programmed to dispense medication according to a set schedule. The Maya from MedMinder.com is one to consider or the Philips Medication Dispensing Service at ManageMyPills.com. People who are worried about an elderly relative can enlist the help of medication reminder services that can call or message a person to keep track of pills. They also may provide reminders about doctors’ appointments. There are a number of options available to help make organizing care a little easier for everyone involved. Safety should always be the top priority when there are many different medications that need to be taken.
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No shortage of fun in family-like atmosphere from page A19 Nurses are on-hand 24-hours a day, seven days a week, and frequent wellness assessments are conducted to ensure residents are in good health physically and mentally. As a faith based, multidenominational residence, Westminster House also offers on-site chapel services, bible study, hymn sings, pastoral visitations and a TV broadcast of the Sunday morning service at White Rock Baptist Church, located next door. Other perks of life at Westminster House include an in-house professional hair salon to keep residents looking their best, and frequent visits from a foot-care nurse, massage therapist, physiotherapist, optometrist and dietician to offer care to residents in the comfort of their own home. And above and beyond all the care that’s offered, there is also no shortage of fun activities to take part in each day, organized by Westminster House’s recreation staff. Bulletin boards are posted around the three-storey residence listing the day’s activities – from exercise classes to music and art therapy to exciting excursions and special musical entertainment events – the diverse array of activities is a great way for residents to make friends. Resident Bob MacKeracher knows first-hand the importance of developing a social circle when transitioning to a new home such as Westminster House. After suffering from some
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Fun excursions, like this one to Historic Stewart Farm, are a common occurence at Westminster House, as are special events celebrating holidays – like Canada Day, enjoyed by two residents sharing a dance (above). minor strokes late last year and spending some time at Peace Arch Hospital, Bob and his grown children agreed that living on his own wasn’t a good idea any longer. His son, visiting from Montreal, called around to some of the area’s retirement residences and discovered Westminster House had a suite available immediately. The two paid a visit to the residence on 140 Street and decided it would be a good fit, and Bob moved in shortly after. Seven months later, Bob said he couldn’t be happier with life at his new home, and has
enjoyed making new friends and taking part in activities and excursions. “I’m kind of a social person, but I can see how the transition would be very difficult for some,” he says, when asked whether it was tough to make the move to Westminster House. “In the dining room, I sit at a table with three others, and we’ve got a good social group. We talk about all the important things – like the Saskatchewan Roughriders,” he says with a chuckle. Sitting in the Cozy Corner Coffee Shop, looking out onto a lush garden, a few of Bob’s
friends stop by for a visit – Frank and Art, who join in on the chat and immediately begin joking around, as if they’re life-long friends. The three men discuss some of the things they enjoy about life at Westminster House – the excellent service, friendly staff, delicious food and fun activities – and note, having on-site, 24hour nursing care brings peace of mind they wouldn’t find anywhere else. Nancy, a Registered Nurse who works on Westminster House’s west wing, explains the system in place that ensures each and every resident has
receives a customized level of care – from independent residents to those with complex health issues. “Each resident has an individual care plan, depending on their needs,” she says. “They’re reassessed every three months, and if there’s any change in their condition their plan is changed accordingly.” Nurses also keep track of residents’ whereabouts on any given day, and work closely with new residents to help them get comfortable and familiar with their new surroundings. “It usually takes about two weeks as a settling-in period,” Nancy says. “We’re very hands on – we take them down to the dining room, try to make the right fit at the table – we want to make them feel like this is a really nice place to be.” With the wide spectrum of care services – as well as the fun, engaging and welcoming atmosphere created by staff and residents alike – Westminster House is the ideal home for seniors looking for a peace and comfort in their senior years.
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Sidewalks completed New sidewalks opened earlier this month in White Rock along North Bluff Road between Foster Street and Johnston Road. The work is part of a $417,427 (excluding HST) effort to improve pedestrian and motorist safety along the thoroughfare east to Stayte Road. It includes moving utility poles out of the roadway, reconstructing the road base and replacing sections of curb and gutter. City officials acknowledged in April that positioning of the utility
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Police know the job is tough and has inherent danger, but from time to time officers function beyond the call in the face of great adversity. Their efforts donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always make headlines, but theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re noted by Surrey RCMPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s upper echelon. Those officers were honoured Wednesday at the Officer in Charge Awards held at the Bell Centre for the Performing Arts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are representative of the types of situations where police officers are forced to engage in that present risk,â&#x20AC;? Assistant Commissioner Fraser MacRae told Black Press Friday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think all of us as police officers understand thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inherent risk in our duties, but that risk doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t manifest itself every day you come to work.â&#x20AC;? The awards are also a chance for the officersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; families to get a close look at the kind of work the job entails. On the list this year is Crown counsel Theresa Mitchell-Banks, who tried gangster James Bacon for possession of a firearm. Besides the threat inherent in trying a gangster, MitchellBanks faced several challenges in obtaining a guilty verdict. Also honoured Wednesday were a host of police officers who worked for a decade bringing Vic Fraserâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s killer to justice. Officer in Charge Commendations Cpl. Shaun Begg â&#x20AC;&#x201C; For his efforts in helping attend to a violent and disturbed man who was in severe medical distress on Feb. 4, 2010. Staff Sgt. Lori Greig, Sgt. Julie Moss, Cpl. Mike Hall, Const. Marcus Muntener and undercover operators â&#x20AC;&#x201C; For their outstanding performance in the investigation into an unsolved homicide case (Victor Fraser) which occurred more than 10 years ago in Surrey. Const. AndrĂŠ Johnny â&#x20AC;&#x201C; For his outstanding actions in rescuing a disabled female during an apartment fire on Dec. 11, 2010. Cpl. Kevin Cyr â&#x20AC;&#x201C; For his outstanding efforts on a file involving a serious stranger sexual assault of a young child on April 23, 2010. Cpl. Lynn Young and Const. Drew Hobbs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; For their outstanding efforts investigating the brutal aggravated assault of an 88-year-old male on Oct. 2, 2009.
Telecoms operator Ms. Tasha Smith, Cpl. Mickey Harding, and Consts. Christopher Waterhouse and Robert Katic â&#x20AC;&#x201C; For their outstanding efforts in rescuing a suicidal female on July 31, 2010. Cpl. Bho Dhaliwal â&#x20AC;&#x201C; For his outstanding performance in conducting an investigation into a missing persons case which resulted in a homicide investigation on Jan. 15, 2010. United States Border Patrol agent Lucas Shulman â&#x20AC;&#x201C; For his outstanding actions in coming to the aid of a Surrey RCMP officer and his police service dog on April 25, 2010. Const. Rob Dyck and Mr. James Forliti â&#x20AC;&#x201C; For their outstanding actions on Sept. 5, 2010, in helping to contain a vehicle fire which was dangerously close to a residence in Surrey. Sgt. Celso DeLemos, Cpl. Scottie Schumann, Consts. Jason Duin, Brian Pierschke and Arone Tillen â&#x20AC;&#x201C; For their outstanding actions in dealing with a suicidal male who was in medical distress on June 4, 2010. Const. John Douglas â&#x20AC;&#x201C; For his outstanding actions in preventing an assault while off-duty on May 2, 2010. Consts. Amberia Sovdi and Leanne Krauss â&#x20AC;&#x201C; For their outstanding service in conducting a historical sexual assault investigation on May 29, 2008. Const. Daryl Remin â&#x20AC;&#x201C; For his outstanding actions in providing life-saving resuscitation to an assault victim who required medical attention on Aug. 19, 2010. Sgt. Shawn Boudreau and Cpl. Kevin Cyr â&#x20AC;&#x201C; For their outstanding service in conducting an investigation into threats against fellow law enforcement officers on June 21, 2010. Cpl. Joelle Scriver and Consts. Robert Keay, Luc Leger, Gareth Bradley, Rajkamal Grewal and Freddie Moon â&#x20AC;&#x201C; For their outstanding efforts in responding to and conducting an investigation into a brutal assault and armed robbery that occurred on June 19, 2010. Consts. Ranjit Seehra and Lucas Sovio â&#x20AC;&#x201C; For their outstanding actions in dealing with an armed male involved in a domestic incident on July 28, 2010. Cpl. Michael Hall and Crown counsel Theresa MitchellBanks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; For outstanding performance in conducting a complex and difficult firearms investigation and prosecution against a gang member, James Bacon, in April, 2007. Consts. James Bagnell, Amy Doan, Stefan Moxness, Russell Eke and Daniel Ricapa â&#x20AC;&#x201C; For their outstanding actions on Oct. 1, 2010, in dealing with a suicidal male with a knife. Cpls. Heather Matthew and Lynn Young â&#x20AC;&#x201C; For their outstanding performance in conducting a sexual assault investigation into the criminal activities of a Canadian Border Services Guard in the spring of 2007. Sgt. Bob Pinkewycz, and Consts. Robert Keay, Ranjit Seehra, Raymond Richings, Ryan McConaghy, Jesse Gudjonson, Aaron Labrum, and Paul Sidhu, and Claudio Maurizio and Police Service Dog â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Racerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x201C; For their efforts in responding to the scene of a homicide in Surrey on Aug. 30, 2010.
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Const. Drew Hobbs – For his outstanding performance in conducting an investigation into a kidnapping incident related to two victims involved in the drug trade on Dec. 1, 2009. Const. Tanya Hermann – For her efforts in performing life-saving resuscitation on an individual who was in severe medical distress on June 3, 2010.
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Eric Heuft, and Marc Kinden – For their efforts in helping rescue a convicted offender who was in severe medical distress suffering from a life-threatening infection on March 19, 2010. Consts. David MacDonald and Const. Sarah Schuck – For their efforts in performing life-saving resuscitation on an individual who was in severe medical distress on June 3, 2010.
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Irish Rovers There’s still a chance to get tickets for the concert The Irish Rovers Celebrate 45 Years of Music, Sunday (Oct. 2) at 7 p.m. at the Bell Performing Arts Centre, 6250 144 St. The Canadian music legends will perform such classic hits as The Unicorn, Drunken Sailor, Wasn’t That A Party? and Black Velvet Band, plus songs from their upcoming DVD and television special Home In Ireland. For tickets, call 604507-6355 or visit www. bellperformingartscentre.com
Murder mystery Tickets are still on sale for the latest in the popular series of Trevor Jenkins murder mystery evenings at Beecher Street Cafe Crescent Beach, Thursday, Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. Sing A Song For Murder is the title of the karaoke-themed mystery, which features eight year-old singing prodigy Damon Langford (patrons will have a chance to demonstrate their own vocal prowess while competing for prizes – and helping solve the crime). Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets including meal are $55 each; to reserve, call 604-5381964.
Literary events Semiahmoo Arts’ literary events continue with a presentation by winners of the 2011 Semiahmoo Arts Literary Contest, who will share their recently published work Thursday (Sept. 29), 7:30 p.m at the Pelican Rouge Coffee House, Central Plaza. Featured will be Robert W. MacKay (Soldier of the Horse), Lois Peterson (Silver Rain), Margo Bates (P.S., Don’t Tell Your Mother) and E.D. ‘Ted’ Blodgett (Sleep, You, A Tree). The ongoing Zero - 360 series at Pelican Rouge Coffee House, in which local authors can read from their literary work (to a maximum of six minutes each) continues the second Thursday of each month
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Legendary band The Irish Rovers will bring their familiar tunes to Surrey this weekend, when they perform at the Bell Performing Arts Centre Oct. 2, in celebration of the 45th anniversary of the group’s first-ever recording in the late ‘60s.
(including Oct. 13 and Nov. 10). Reader sign-up begins at 7:05 for each of the evenings.
Social Justice films The Social Justice Film Society will begin its new season with Inside Job (Sept. 30, 7 p.m., First United Church, 15285 Semiahmoo Ave.) a scathing and insightful documentary examining the the financial disaster of three years ago that is still profoundly affecting our world. Directed by Charles H. Ferguson, Inside Job was a hit at the Cannes Film Festival in May of 2010 and went on to win the 2010 Academy Award for best documentary. Admission is by donation, and the evening will include a postfilm discussion.
Children’s opera Peninsula Productions will present Vancouver Opera’s version
for children of the opera Hansel and Gretel, Oct. 15, 11 a.m. at White Rock’s First United Church. The family-friendly 45-minutelong adaptation of Engelbert Humperdinck’s opera, based on the well-loved folk tale, is performed in English by four singers and piano accompanist. Perfect for young audiences (kindergarten to Grade 7) the show is full of lively tunes, fast paced fun, comical characters and a few surprises. Tickets ($15), are available from the Surrey Arts Centre box office, 604-501-5566, Tapestry Music, or the church (15385 Semiahmoo Ave.).
classical ensemble the Borealis String Quartet, will perform Friday, Oct. 21 at 8 p.m. Fresh from a series of concerts in Russia, the young Vancouverbased musicians promise an evening of skill, artistry and dynamic stage presence for music lovers. For more information on the quartet, visit www. borealisstringquartet.com Tickets ($25 plus any fees) are available through Surrey Arts Centre box office, 604-501-5566, at Tapestry Music, 1335 Johnson Rd., at Semiahmoo Arts office, 1550 Foster St. or at First United Church.
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Blue Frog Studio Uptown recording and performance venue Blue Frog Studio is continuing its schedule of intimate concerts with high quality performers in the fall. Confirmed at this point is a concert by Mae Moore (Oct. 8), a one-time White Rock resident before she scored nine top-40 hits in the ’90s; plus the fiery rumba flamenco, latin jazz and rock guitar duo of John Gilliat and Benjamin Woods (Oct. 14). Tickets are available at the studio website www.bluefrogstudios.ca or by calling 604-542-3055.
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Surrey Eagles’ Robert Lindores bears down on Langley goalie Jim Kruger during the Eagles’ home-opener Friday. Below, Langley’s Mason Blacklock squeezes past Surrey’s Steve Koshey.
Surrey bounces back with victory after double-overtime loss at home
Eagles earn split on opening weekend Nick Greenizan Sports Reporter
The Surrey Eagles opened the B.C. Hockey League season in much the same way they played most of last year – by earning a weekend split. On Friday, the Birds lost a heartbreaker at South Surrey Arena, falling 3-2 in double-overtime to the Langley Rivermen, but bounced back Saturday, winning 5-2 in front of more than 3,100 Rivermen fans at the Langley Events Centre. Friday at home, Semiahmoo Minor hockey alum Michael Stenerson led the charge for Surrey with a pair of power-play goals, while Langley was paced by first-year BCHLer Mario Puskarich, who also potted a pair of goals, including the OT winner 1:01 into the
game’s second overtime. In Saturday’s rematch, Robert Lindores had two goals and one assist for Surrey, while captain Tyler Morley and younger brother, Brandon, each had two-point evenings. Linden Saip and Mitch Spooner also scored for the Eagles in the win. Both teams’ power-plays were sharp all weekend long, with the Eagles scoring five times with the man-advantage – including three times Saturday – and the Rivermen three. Surrey also managed a shorthanded marker, off the stick of Tyler Morley in the second period of Saturday’s win. Second-year netminder Andrew Hunt – who was the backup to departed veteran Karel St. Laurent last year – was between the pipes in both contests for the Eagles, stopping
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Former Eagles starting goaltender Karel St. Laurent, who came to South Surrey last season from the Quebec Major Junior League, was cut from Vancouver Canucks main camp last week, and reassigned to the team’s American Hockey League affiliate, the Chicago Wolves. St. Laurent, who was in Canucks camp on a tryout basis, will now try to earn his first professional contract with the AHL club. “It was an amazing journey here in Vancouver! Enjoyed every second of it,” St. Laurent wrote on Twitter last week.
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Clifford leads Sharks to win The Bayside Sharks are still undefeated, and they have Peter Clifford to thank, after the veteran standoff – and league-leading scorer – scored all of Bayside’s points in an 18-14 win over Capilano RFC Saturday. Clifford converted four penalty kicks and added two drop-goals from close range at North Vancouver’s Klahanie Park, helping boost the Sharks’ record to 3-0. “(Clifford) had a great game. You don’t always see a lot of drop-goals, but he’s just a bright guy and he reads the play so well, so he knows when the time is right,” Bayside coach Pat Kearney said. “And he’s kicking over 90 per cent so far this season, so when you’ve got a guy doing that, you just let him go – he’s the general out there for us.” Bayside is vying for one of two available spots in the BCRU’s
spring premier league, break, Kearney was along with teams still impressed with his such as Capilano and team’s resolve. next week’s opponent, “I thought we really Abbotsford, set the tone whom the ❝The guys really early in the Sharks host game, but in showed a lot Saturday at the second, of guts to hold we let them South Surrey Athletic Park. on there in the back a bit,” he The win said. second half.❞ against “But our Pat Kearney Capilano was defence has Sharks coach the first one been good for that counted us all season, in the standings, as and the guys really Bayside’s other two showed a lot of guts to victories came against hold on there in the pre-qualified premier second half. teams. “We couldn’t wait “It was huge for us to for that final whistle, go into Capilano and though.” get a win – we were on Cloud 9 afterward,” Kearney said. “That was a very tough team we played. We really needed to get a win, and we went in and got it.” Bayside controlled the pace of the action early, and took a 15-6 lead into halftime, because Capilano fought back in the second half to make it close. And though they were outscored after the halftime
The win came at a cost, however, as Sharks’ inside centre Chase Sereda was sidelined with a broken ankle. He had surgery Sunday, and is lost for the season. “It’s one of those unfortunate things,” Kearney said. “He was having a really great season for us – really working his butt off, so for him to get hurt, it’s tough. We feel really awful for him, but we know he’s going to be our No. 1 cheerleader for us now.” Bayside’s first division squad tied Capilano Saturday, 13-13.
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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, O C TO B E R 3 , 2 011 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, October 3, 2011, commencing at 7:00 p.m. Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000, Amendment By-law, 2011, No. 17482 Application: 7911-0082-00 CIVIC ADDRESS: 15694 - 112 Avenue APPLICANT: Chandrasegran and Sushila Saran c/o Citiwest Consulting Ltd. (Roger Jawanda) #101, 9030 King George Boulevard, Surrey, BC V3V 7Y3 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 east side yard setback from 1.8 metres (6 ft.) to 0.34 metre (1 ft.). The purpose of the rezoning and development variance permit is to permit subdivision into four (4) single family lots and to retain the existing dwelling on proposed lot 2 (lot 2 has further subdivision potential). DEVELOPMENT LOCATION MAP BY-LAW 17482
Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000, Amendment By-law, 2011, No. 17404 Application: 7908-0128-00 CIVIC ADDRESS: 6680 - 152 Street, 15231, 15309 and 15361 - 66 Avenue APPLICANT: 0695661 B.C. Ltd., Elegant Holdings Ltd., Sandhu Malri Holdings Inc. and 0726258 B.C. Ltd. c/o Coastland Engineering & Surveying Ltd. (Mike Helle) #101, 19292 - 60 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3S 3M2 PROPOSAL: To amend “Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000, Amendment By-law, 2011, No. 17404”, Part 2. B (Permitted Uses), SubSection 2.(f)iii.B as follows: Delete: Each eating establishment does not exceed a floor area of 1,858 square metres [20,000 sq. ft.]; and replace with: Each eating establishment does not exceed a floor area of 2,137 square metres (23,000 sq. ft.). This change will increase the maximum floor area permitted for eating establishments (Banquet Halls). Please Note: a Public Hearing for by law, 17404, was held and third reading granted on May 30, 2011. The current revised proposal requires a new public hearing. DEVELOPMENT LOCATION MAP BY-LAW 17404
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Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000, Amendment By-law, 2011, No. 17481 Application: 7911-0150-00 CIVIC ADDRESS: 13018 - 84 Avenue APPLICANT: Aryan Developments Ltd. c/o Satish Sharma #205, 8388 - 128 Street, Surrey, BC V3W 4G2 PROPOSAL: To rezone the property from “Light Impact Industrial Zone (IL)” to “Comprehensive Development Zone (CD)”. The purpose of the rezoning is to permit two additional office uses. B. Permitted Uses for By-law 17481 The Lands and structures shall be used for the following uses only, or for a combination of such uses: 1. Light impact industry. 2. Recycling depots provided that: (a) The use is confined to an enclosed building; and (b) The storage of used tires is prohibited. 3. Transportation industry. 4. Automotive service uses. 5. Automobile painting and body work. 6. Vehicle storage and parking facilities including truck parking and recreational vehicle storage. 7. General services uses limited to the following: (a) Driving schools; (b) Industrial equipment rentals; (c) Taxi dispatch offices; (d) Industrial first aid training; and (e) Trade schools. 8. Warehouse uses. 9. Distribution centres. 10. Office uses limited to the following: (a) Architectural and landscape architectural offices; (b) Engineering and surveying offices; (c) General contractor offices; (d) Government offices; (e) Utility company offices; and (f) Accounting offices and/or real estate management offices, provided that the total floor area does not exceed 389 square metres [4,190 sq. ft.]. 11. Accessory uses including the following: (a) Coffee shops provided that the seating capacity shall not exceed 35 and the said coffee shop is not licenses by the Liquor Control and Licensing Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, Chapter 267, as amended. (b) Recreation facilities, excluding go kart operations, drag racing and rifle ranges; (c) Community services; (d) Assembly halls limited to churches, provided that: i. The church does not exceed a total floor area of 700 square metres [7,500 sq. ft.]; ii. The church accommodates a maximum of 300 seats; and iii. There is not more than one church on a lot; (e) Child care centres; and (f) One dwelling unit, provided that the dwelling unit is: i. Contained within the principal building; ii. Occupied by the owner or a caretaker, for the protection of the businesses permitted; iii. Restricted to a maximum number of 140 square metres [1,500 sq.ft.]. (g) Sales of rebuilt vehicles less than 5,000 kilograms [11,023 lbs] G.V.W. provided that: i. It is part of an automobile painting and body work business; ii. The number of rebuilt vehicles ready for sale shall not exceed 5 at anytime; iii. The business operator holds a current and valid Motor Dealer’s certificate; and iv. The business operator is an approved Insurance Corporation of British Columbia Salvage Buyer.
Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000, Amendment By-law, 2011, No. 17483 Application: 7910-0175-00 CIVIC ADDRESS: 5814, 5836, 5860 King George Boulevard and 5821 - 140 Street, Portions of 58 Avenue and 58A Avenue APPLICANT: Christopher Nordin, Baljit S. Mann, Josef and Maria Torok c/o Hunter Laird Engineering Ltd. (Clarence Arychuk) #300, 65 Richmond Street, New Westminster, BC V3L 5P5 PROPOSAL: Block A To rezone a portion of 5860 King George Boulevard from “One Acre Residential Zone (RA)” to “Single Family Residential (9) Zone (RF-9)”. Block B To rezone 5836 King George Boulevard, portion of 5821 - 140 Street and portions of 5814, 5860 King George Boulevard from “One Acre Residential Zone (RA)” to “Single Family Residential (12) Zone (RF-12)”. Block C To rezone portions of 5814 King George Boulevard and 5821 - 140 Street from “One Acre Residential Zone (RA)” to “Single Family Residential Zone (RF)”. The purpose of the rezoning is to permit the development of 66 single family lots (14 RF-9, 45 RF-12 and 7 RF). DEVELOPMENT LOCATION MAP BY-LAW 17483
Surrey Official Community Plan By-law, 1996, No. 12900, No. 300 Amendment By-law, 2011, No. 17484 Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000, Amendment By-law, 2011, No. 17485 Application: 7911-0153-00 CIVIC ADDRESS: 16264 - 28 Avenue APPLICANT: Ajaib S. and Devinder K. Gill c/o Coastland Engineering & Surveying Ltd. (Michael Helle) #101, 19292 - 60 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3S 3M2 PROPOSAL: By-law 17484 To redesignate the property from Suburban (SUB) to Urban (URB).
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sports N OT I C E O F P U B L I C H E A R I N G M O N D AY, OCTOBER 3, 2011 By-law 17485 Block A To rezone a portion of the property from “One Acre Residential Zone (RA)” to “Single Family Residential Zone (RF)”. Block B To rezone a portion of the property from “One Acre Residential Zone (RA)” to “Single Family Residential (12) Zone (RF-12)”. The purpose of the redesignation and rezoning is to permit subdivision into 7 single family residential lots (2 RF and 5 RF-12). DEVELOPMENT LOCATION MAP BY-LAW 17484/17485
Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000, Amendment By-law, 2011, No. 17486 Application: 7910-0069-00 CIVIC ADDRESS: 10577, 10595 and 10607 - 140 Street APPLICANT: Jagjiwan Singh, Herkiranjeet Kaur, Satnam S. and Sukhpal K Rai, City of Surrey c/o JM Architecture & Interior Design (Joe Minten) #204, 10190 - 152A Street, Surrey, BC V3R 1J7 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 construction of 3, six-storey apartment buildings. Permitted Uses for By-law 17486 The Lands and structures shall be used for multiple unit residential buildings and groundoriented multiple unit residential buildings. DEVELOPMENT LOCATION MAP BY-LAW 17486
Additional information may be obtained from the Planning & Development Department at (604) 591-4441. Copies of the by-law(s), development variance permit(s), 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, September 13, 2011 to Monday, October 3, 2011. All persons who believe their interest in property will be affected by the proposed by-law(s)/ development variance permit(s) shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing on matters contained in the by law(s)/development variance permit(s). 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, October 3, 2011 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
Surrey players provide lift to T-Birds’ program Rick Kupchuk Black Press
What was a struggling football program at the University of British Columbia (UBC) has made a bit of a turnaround, with a number of local players having significant roles. The UBC Thunderbirds defeated the University of Alberta Golden Bears 40-30 in a Canada West league game Saturday afternoon at Thunderbird Stadium, their second win in three games this season after winning just five in 24 starts over the previous three years. Holy Cross High School graduate Billy Greene earned Player of the Game honours for the ’Birds. The 6’1” 220-pound quarterback from Surrey completed 21 of 27 passes for 250 yards and three touchdowns. He also ran the ball eight times for 108 yards and one major score. “Our receivers made some big catches for me,” Greene said after the game. “I put the ball in a position for us to make catches. And our running game was awesome today.” One of Greene’s scoring strikes was to Spencer Betts. The two worked well together even before wearing the UBC blue-and-gold. With both playing as Grade 12s for Holy Cross in the 2007 B.C. high school Senior AAA championship game at B.C. Place, quarterback Greene hit Betts for touchdown passes of 90, 83 and 11 yards in the first half. Holy Cross went on to defeat the St. Thomas More Knights 49-19. To date this season with UBC, Greene has completed 65 of 96 pass attempts for 857 yards and eight touchdowns. He leads the Canada West
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Spencer Betts of the UBC Thunderbirds battles a University of Alberta Golden Bears defender before catching a touchdown pass in UBC’s 40-30 win earlier this month. league in passing efficiency, passing yardage, and touchdown passes. Betts contributes in two ways to the Thunderbirds offence. The 5’11” 190-pound receiver has caught nine passes for 78 yards and a touchdown. He also returns punts, doing so 20 times for 128 yards, fourth-best in Canada West. But the two Holy Cross graduates aren’t the only local connection at UBC. Seaquam Secondary graduate Joey Gabrick, a 6’4” 240-pound running back, has caught five passes for 45 yards and a touchdown. North Delta Secondary graduate Chris Mark, a 6’5” 220-pound defensive back, is ranked ninth
on the team with four solo tackles and nine assisted tackles. He also has the lone interception by a T-Birds player this season. And former Seaquam Seahawk Alex Babalos has made eight solo tackles and five assisted tackles from his defensive back position, sixth-best among UBC defenders. But perhaps the biggest impact has been that of head coach Shawn Olson, a former Surrey Ram of the B.C. Junior Football League who went on to lead the T-Birds to a Vanier Cup in 1997. Currently in his second season as head coach at the University of British Columbia, Olson has his team in a three-way tie for second place in the six-team Canada West league.
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BEATON, MIRIAM (HOPKINS) Born August 20, 1934 in London, England and passed away on September 23, 2011 in White Rock, BC. Predeceased by her husband Jack. Survived by her children Terry (Bernie), Kirk (Anna), Blair (Pam); grandchildren Alicia, Kaitlyn, Adriana, Trevor and Jada; sister Pearl, brother Brian (Jan) and other family and friends, both locally and overseas. Many thanks to the staff at Peace Arch Hospital in their efforts to keep her comfortable in her final days. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2141 Cranley Drive, Surrey, BC from 2 to 4 pm on October 22nd. Bring any stories you’d like to share. In lieu of flowers a donation to your local Cancer Society would be appreciated.
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Passed away peacefully at Peace Arch Hospital in White Rock BC at the age of 76. He was predeceased by his father, Campbell Goobie, mother Blanche (Escott) and brother John. He is survived by his wife Patrica (Ryan), his five children, Matt (Kathy), Cathy Stoyko (Derrick), Ann, Noel (Kerin) & Mark , his five grandchildren; Kristin, Kelsey, Ryan, Max & James and his sister Catherine Halliday and numerous nieces and nephews. One of his greatest joys in life was his family and he will be fondly remembered by them, as a loving husband, brother, father, uncle and grandfather. A service will be held on Wednesday, September 28 2011, 1pm at Victory Gardens; 14831-28th Ave Surrey. Donations can be made to the Kidney foundation or the Vancouver Children’s Hospital.
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Peacefully at Peace Arch Hospital, White Rock, B.C. Beloved husband and best friend of Marilyn (Mitchell) Hunter. Beloved father to sons DavidScott and Todd and much loved, stepfather to Heather Mitchell (Marc) and Sheila Mitchell-Berthiaume(Al). Proud Grandpa Ken to Hannah, Abbie, Paige, Matthew and Megan. Dear brother to Barbara Lesko and Leslie McAllister and brother-in-law Roy Muir. He will be missed by many nieces and nephews.
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After Ken’s tour in the R.C.A.F. 1959 - 1966, Ken continued his flyng career with Air Canada for thirty-four years, retiring in 2000 flying in the left seat of the A340. His friends will remember his passion for fishing, hunting and golfing while missing his competitive spirit and unique sense of humour. The family wishes to thank Dr. B. Tyrell, Dr. A. Joshe, Dr. D. Lowe and nursing staff at Peace Arch Hospital for their care and compassion. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Family will celebrate Ken’s life in the near future. KINDERMANN, Herbert Born June 22, 1924, died Saturday, September 10, 2011. It is with profound sadness we say goodbye to Herb, father of Hans, Peter and Wolf. He will be missed by family and friends, especially at Sunnyside Villas in South Surrey, BC where he resided for the past 12 years. His spirit will be missed very much. Service to be announced at Sunnyside Villas.
ROBERTS, Lorna (nee McCulloch) Feb 22, 1916 - Sept 19, 2011 Lorna died peacefully at Peace Arch Hospital enjoying 95 years of a happy life. She was predeceased by her loving husband Herbert Roberts. She is survived by her son Gordon Roberts, granddaughter Johanna and husband Dan, their daughters Elizabeth and Julliet, and her daughter Faye Pratt (nee Roberts), husband Jim and grandson David. Her family shall cherish memories of her and miss her greatly. A private Family Service is being held at Valley View.
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AREA MANAGER COASTAL REGION The Area Manager is a contributing member of the senior management team and is responsible for the daily operations of our community living programs in the CLBC Vancouver Coastal region. The Area Manager reports to the Director of Quality Services. The successful applicant will have a combination of exp. and knowledge in the following areas: · Service Delivery - ensuring excellence in all programs for individuals with developmental disabilities; · Leadership providing direction and functioning as an exemplar; · Admin. - developing and maintaining organizational functioning; · Community - promoting awareness and building relationships w/stakeholders.
HOME MANAGER
As a Home Manager, you will have extensive exp. as a Community Service Worker in residential settings and supervisory experience. You must have a sincere commitment to providing quality services to individuals with developmental disabilities. As a team player you must be able to build relationships, be an excellent interpersonal communicator and be able to main. a flexible schedule as necessary. This position is based in North Vancouver. We offer competitive wages with an excellent benefit package. Please reply in writing by October 7, 2011. Thompson Community Services, Attn: Kristine DeMonte Unit #102 1450 Pearson Place Kamloops, V1S-1J9, E-mail: kdemonte@tcsinfo.ca
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CARETAKERS/ RESIDENTIAL MANAGERS
RESIDENTIAL strata complex in Surrey requires 2 full time live-in Resident Managers; admin. work and general maint. of 4 bldgs. Exp. in building maint., h/w heating, boilers, WHMIS, Fire and Safety, electrical/mechanical systems, have pool certif. and be computer literate. Possess good communication skills & be able to maintain good working relationships. Fax to 604-531-4624, email Cheryl@hughmckinnon.com
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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING
584651 BC Ltd. needs 1 permanent long-haul truck driver ($23/hr, 50hrs/wk) in Surrey. Class 1/A DL reqd. Duties: drive & oversee trucks, perform inspection & emergency repair, record cargo info. Pls fax resumes: @ 778-565-1851 DRIVER WANTED, F/T and P/T Required by Lordco Parts Ltd. This is an entry level position with opportunities for advancement. Full time positions offer excellent benefits. Please apply in person with resume to local Lordco Location or email to:
samantha@lordco.com KODIAK WIRELINE SERVICES PARTNERSHIP is hiring experienced operators/drivers for Slave Lake, Edson, Morinville branches with a signing bonus up to $5000. (dependent on experience). Apply to: tboddez@kodiakservices.com or fax to 780-418-0834.
DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING
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EDUCATION
OPTICIAN TRAINING
OWNER / OPERATORS With 3 and 5 ton Immed. Openings Reefers with PTG. Busy established co.
Mike 604-276-8686
* 12-mth. part-time EVES... Starts Nov. 21st, 2011
BC College Of Optics
604.581.0101 www.bccollegeofoptics.ca
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FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE
Courses Starting Now!
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1.888.546.2886 Visit: www.lovecars.ca ONLINE, COLLEGE Accredited, Web Design Training, Administered by the Canadian Society for Social Development. Learn from the comfort of home! Starts October 24. Apply today: www.ibde.ca PHARMACY TECH trainees needed! Retail Pharmacies & hospitals need certified techs & assistants! No experience? Need training? Local training & job placement is available! 1-888-778-0461. TRAIN TO BE AN Apartment/Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 31 years of success! Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-6658339, 604-681-5456.
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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? PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite. Training, support and remuneration are provided. 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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Opportunity for an outstanding
Multi-Media Journalist The Abbotsford News, a tri-weekly publication serving more than 45,000 homes, has an opening for a fulltime, multi-media journalist. The successful candidate will have diverse writing capabilities, including a flair for narrative. Advanced photography and video skills will be key attributes, as well as excellent time management. An ideal applicant will have a strong grasp of social media best practices (Twitter, Facebook, etc.), a passion for online journalism, and an understanding of how to tailor content accordingly. We are looking for someone who will be a key contributor to the core print product, while bringing creativity and innovation to our webbased branding. Knowledge of basic Photoshop, iMovie and InDesign is a must. Candidates should have a diploma/degree in journalism, or a related field. The successful candidate will show keen attention to detail, work well under deadline pressures, and be willing to learn in a fast-paced environment, as well as have the ability to teach others as new strategies and techniques are incorporated into our media package. The Abbotsford News is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private, independent newspaper company, with more than 150 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii. Those interested should submit a resume, writing samples and a cover letter to: Andrew Holota, Editor The Abbotsford News 34375 Gladys Avenue, Abbotsford, B.C. V2S2H5 or e-mail: aholota@blackpress.ca Deadline for applications: September 30, 2011 We thank all those who are interested in this position, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
www.blackpress.ca > www.abbynews.com
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FRANCHISE
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
WWW.CASTINGROOM.COM Families, Kids, Tots & Teens!!
Surrey & S. Surrey / W.R. handyman franchise areas are now available.
PERSONAL SERVICES
MODEL/TALENT AGENCIES
MOVIE EXTRAS ! WE CAN GET YOU WORK!
www.peacearchnews.com A37 HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 206 KINDERMUSIK CLASSES at Nuvo Music School. Group Preschool Music & Movement Classes led by highly trained Early Childhood Educators. Call 604-614-3340.
Peace Arch Appliance Service to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers & dishwashers. Reasonable.
Register Now Busy Film Season
All Ages, All Ethnicities
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Call Mark (604)536-9092
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HELP WANTED
ALBERTA BASED COMPANY looking to hire experienced mulcher, feller buncher and processor operators. Requires drivers licence, work in Northern Alberta including camp jobs. Please email resume to: jobs@commandequipment.com or fax to 780-488-3002. FLAGGERS NEEDED If not certified, training available for a fee. Call 604-575-3944 FRIENDLY PEOPLE PERSON needed! P/T assistant in busy WR Optometry Clinic. Please drop off resume to: #102-1656 Martin Drive GET PAID DAILY! NOW ACCEPTING: Simple P/T & F/T Online Computer Related Work. No experience is needed. No fees or charges to participate. Start Today, www.BCWOC.com M/F ASSISTANT to help out with outdoor building and yard maintenance. No exp. necessary. $10-$15 hr. (604)531-3448 NOT in School? Need a Job? Interested in the outdoors and environment? Must be 15-30 yrs old and available for f/t employment. Gain wk. experience and free skills training. No exp. required. October start, 6 month prgm. $8.75 p/hr plus completion bonus. Contact LEPS 604.532.3518, www.leps.bc.ca
WWW.CASTINGROOM.COM Families, Kids, Tots & Teens!! Register Now Busy Film Season
All Ages, All Ethnicities
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SALES
INSIDE SALES PERSON required for Rigging shop in Port Kells. Some mechanical aptitude and computer skills would be an asset. Must be a self-starter. Wage negotiable.
Please e-mail resume to app-rez@hotmail.com or Fax: (1)604-882-0330
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Use bcclassified.com - Employment Section 100’s
P/T NIGHT CLEANER
reception@profabmanufacturing.net
Marquise Group is looking for a P/T Night Cleaner for Tsawwassen Quay. Must be able to work evenings & weekends. Janitorial exp. req. Duties include waxing, burnishing & auto - scrubbing the floors. Candidates will be required to complete a Criminal Record Check.
Please e-mail resumes to 878.marquise@hiredesk.net or fax: 604-214-8526 START TODAY FROM HOME, Company needs Both Men & Women, P/T & F/T, No Experience Needed. Your approval is instant and guaranteed. Get Details at: www.BasicOnlineWork.com We are still hiring - Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilfield construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilfield roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-7235051.
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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES Restaurant General Manager
Our quick service restaurant in South Surrey requires a highly motivated General Manager to run the daily operations of the business. Responsibilities will include staff scheduling, product ordering, weekly inventory costing as well as weekly reporting to Head Office. Candidates should have 5 years experience as a General Manager in a restaurant. Compensation will be based on experience and will be from $45k + bonus structure per annum. Please submit your cover letter and resume by fax to: 778-571-4400.
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MEDICAL/DENTAL
CERTIFIED DENTAL Assistant, P/T required for busy paperless dental office in Salmon Arm. Must be professional, detailed oriented have a positive attitude and work well within a team environment. Dental reception an asset. Please send Resume: valerie@alexanderdental.ca or mail to PO Box 90 Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N2.
ORTHO CDA Ortho office in Langley seeking exp’d CDA with ortho module 3-4 days/wk. Must have prev. experience in an ortho practice, be computer literate & have excellent communication skills. Great opportunity to join fun office with well established team. Email resume with cover letter to orthobcdr@gmail.com. REPROCESSING/STERILIZATION Technician required immediately for a short 1 month contract in the beautiful Okanagan. Graduation from a recognized Reprocessing /Sterilization Technician Training program. One year recent related experience is also required. 1- 866355-8355 www.travelnurse.ca
Piano - Guitar Private & Group Preschool Lessons in South Surrey In Studio or In Home Lessons.
Qualified Enthusiastic Teachers.
Call 604-614-3340 www.nuvomusicschool.com
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fax (250-416-0232) or deliver resume to Profab Manufacturing Ltd. 3128 Hope Place, Chemainus BC. May consider 3rd year apprentice. LEADING PLBG & HTG grp needs qualified Plumbers for Service Div. Must have excellent cust svc skills, sales exp an asset. 604-536-3419
LEAD ROOF TECHNICIAN
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Kristy 604.488.9161 180
EDUCATION/TUTORING
TUTOR grade 8-12. Experienced and mature tutor offering Math, science, french, CHEM 11 and CHEM 12. Call at: 604-535-9681 or cell: 778-238-1614.
Classified Advertising An effective way to build your business. Phone 604-575-5555 182
FINANCIAL SERVICES
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com
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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH Clinical Hypnotherapist
Depression, anxiety, grief, fear phobia, insomnia, nail biting. # 203, 2828-152nd St. Surrey 604-502-9716 / 778-847-2662 1st consult. FREE Walk In Dr. Iqbal Ph.D RCCH Canada
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ALL DECKED OUT DECKING LTD
ALL JOBS Big or Small. Panels, lighting, plugs, fans, hot tubs etc. Guaranteed work. 604-539-0708 Cell 604-537-1773 (Lic. 26110)
SPECIALIZING IN: Vinyl and Wood decks.
If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161. MoneyProvider.com. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-7761660.
NEED CASH TODAY?
Lawn Cutting and Beyond Free estimates. Call Mike
778.960.0174
greenheartlandscaping@shaw.ca
Carpentry ~ Tile ~ Drywall
Fully insured with WCB.
CLEANING.
Efficient, Reliable, Exc. Ref. Bonded, veterans welcome. 18 yrs experience. Ivet: 778-235-4070.
CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION WORKER FOR HIRE Has full size pick-up truck & tools. Will also do Rubbish Removal & Residential Yard Work. Call James @ 604-575-2676 & leave message. FINISH CARPENTER Finish Carpentry-Mouldings, sundecks, stairs, siding, painting, drywall. Refs. Rainer cel 604-613-1018
FENCE & DECK INSTALLATIONS Professional Installations for a Great Price!
EUROPEAN
Painting, Flooring. Free Estimates. 28 years exp. Brad (604)531-5210
CEDAR FENCING, CHAIN LINK, decks, arbors & retaining walls. On Point Installations, 604-535-1642
Call 778-883-4262
DETAILED
Call Peter 604-541-8841
FENCING
CLEANING LADY. Experienced, reliable, prof., will clean your home, office. Move in/out. Reasonable rates. Excellent ref’s. 778-960-9865
HUDOLIN’S ON HOMES RENO’S
Call Now for a FREE Est.
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✔ Basement suites, decks ✔ Bathrooms, Kitchens ✔ Finishing work & moulding ✓ Design & colour consultation Free Estimates hudolinrenos@gmail.com
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E & M MAINTENANCE WINDOW WASHING
Call Dave: 604-862-9379
MASTERTOUCH CONSTRUCTION
D Windows Out & In D Gutters cleaned In & Out D Pressure Washing D Serving W. Rock for over 30 yrs D Lic. & WCB insured. D Free Est. Seniors Discount
SOUTH SURREY LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
Eric 604-541-1743 EXP’D HOUSEKEEPER available. Res. & Comm. Licensed & insured. (604)315-2539 or 778-899-1674 GREAT CLEANING lady seek great clients. Reasonable Exc Refs, Limited openings avail. 604-716-8149 PROF. detailed housecleaning and organizing. Refs. Bonded & Insured. Call Eva (778)886-6857
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Hedges, Lawns, Junk Removal, other yard work
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
Tyler (778)887-5028
COMPUTER SERVICES A Cut Above Yard Maintenance
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*Pruning *Weeding *Power Raking *Aerating * Mowing *Yard Clean-ups
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6 FT FENCING, Retaining Walls, Blacktop/Concrete driveway’s, Reno’s, Roofing, Bobcat Service. Snow Removal. Gaary Landscaping (604)889-8957, 778-861-0220
Weekly, Biweekly, Monthly Exc. Refs & Rates. Move In/Out. Carpet Cleaning, pressure wash, New Const., Res./Comm., offices Welcome! Lic., Bonded/Insured.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
ADDITIONS, Renovations & New Construction. Concrete Forming & Framing Specialist. 604.218.3064
ELECTRICAL
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
For all Your Cleaning Needs
HANDYPERSONS
#1 QUALITY WORK, Big or sm. Exp. Electrician avail. Reas.rates.604-773-0341. Lic#9902
ELECTRICIAN licensed, local. Low cost. Big&small jobs. Renov. & panel change expert. 604-374-0062.
A MAID TO CLEEN
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EXPERT Handyman available for most jobs, big or small. Young, fit and hardworking. Great rates and friendly service! WCB insured. Phone 778-319-5713 and ask for Dan.
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DEMOSSING. Gutter Cleaning. Repairs. Roofing. Power Washing, painting, cedar ridgecap. Jeff’’s House Ext. 604-802-6310
CALL FRIENDLY BENJAMIN 604-230-7928 or 604-538-3796
ELECTRICIAN - Dana Thompson Over 23yrs exp. Res/Comm. Free est. Bonded. #14758 604-353-1519
Unique Taste, Unique Menus... Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function... • Dinner Parties • Executive Meetings • Family Gatherings • Weddings / Banquets • B-B-Ques • Funerals We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.
Offering Great Benefits Including: Company Vehicle, Paid Travel, Support Crews, Top Wages, Health/Dental, Pension & Company Uniforms.
TORRAC OILFIELD SERVICES, Grande Prairie - Specializing in Drilling Fluid Recovery. Seeking motivated individuals for Trackhoe Operator, Grande Prairie & BC area. Applicants must possess: Valid drivers licence; 4 ? 5 years operator experience (2000 hours); drilling fluid recovery equipment experience an asset; work unsupervised in a drilling rig environment; safety tickets (First Aid, H2S, WHMIS & TDG, Confined Space, Ground Disturbance); work 3 week in & 1 week out rotation. Competitive salary & benefit package available. Email resume to Leroy, l.locke@torrac.ca. Fax 780-8147506. WELDERS WANTED. Journeyman 2nd and 3rd year apprentices with tank manufacturing experience. Automated Tank Manufacturing Inc. located in Kitscoty, Alberta. 20 km West of Lloydminster, is looking for 15 individuals that want long term employment and a secure paycheque. Journeyman wages $33. $37.50/hour. Wages for apprentices based on hours and qualifications. Benefits, training programs, full insurance package 100% paid by company, savings plan for retirement, profit sharing bonus, join a winning team. Call for appointment or send resume to: Joe Bowser 780-846-2231 office; joe@autotanks.ca or Jamie Flicek 780-8462241 fax; jamie@autotanks.ca.
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ALL JOBS welcome. Your trouble shooting expert. Tel/Cable incl. *Seniors Discount* Work guaranteed. Insured & Bonded. GWN Electric. 604-862-9650 Lic#99986
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Fax resume: 604-944-2916, Call Adam: 604-944-2977 or e-mail aknipfel@designroofing.ca Visit: www.designroofing.ca
DRYWALL
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
Popcorn & Textured ceilings really date your home - We can give you a flat ceilinglovely to look at & easy to clean. If you have crown mouldings - no problem. Also Ceiling repairs.
CARPET CLEANING
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$28.00 - $38.00 per hour based on experience. Commercial roofing co. hiring lead roofers with extensive exp. in commercial roofing, including: two - ply torch, single ply, sloped and metal.
Must have proven ability to install using RCABC roofing practices and follow WCB regulations.
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F/T OFFICE Manager White Rock Tour Company. Advanced skills MS Office 2007 & Publisher. Manage high-volume client itineraries & booking overnight/day tours. Send: jobs.marriottmanagement@ telus.net
HEAVY DUTY or Commercial Transport Mechanic required. Competitive wages and benefits. Please email:
LOOKING FOR A NEW JOB?
APPLIANCE REPAIRS
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
White Rock Owned & Operated Since 1991
HOME CARE
604-536-1345
Senior Caregiver for Hire I have 25 yrs of experience. 1 or 2 openings available.
Call: 604-825-1243 or 604-541-0214
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CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET
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ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING ALL ACCOUNTING SERVICES
RELAXING MASSAGE 161A & 25th Ave. Call Wendy 778-908-3315 TRADITIONAL THAI MASSAGE
15+ years experience Bookkeeping, payroll, etc
Thai Certified Mon. - Fri. 9am-5pm W.Rock 778-240-5098
email: helenpetre@shaw.ca
Helen Petre CPB
604 - 897 - 5771
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CONCRETE & PLACING
ALL Concrete Brick, Block & Stonework. Good job - Good price. Call Enzio (604)594-1960 CONCRETE. Remove & Replace. Specializing in driveway, patios, etc. All types of finishes. FREE Estimates. 604-996-6878. SEMI-RETIRED contractor will do small concrete jobs. Patio’s, sidewalks, driveway’s. Re & re old or damaged concrete. Ken 604-532-0662
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ARCO DRYWALL Ltd. Board, Tape Texture, Frame. New & Reno’s. 20 yrs exp, free est Mike 604-825-1500 PSB DRYWALL ★ All Boarding, Taping, Framing & Texture. Insured work. Call Parm (604) 762-4657
There is nothing like the “Garden Girls” to maintain your garden beds. We’ll give it a face lift that will turn people’s heads!!
FALL CLEAN-UP D Garden Re-designing D Top Soil / Pruning D Garden Maintenance 604-542-9029, 604-838-8341
JAPANESE YARDMAN ~Since 1983~
D Fall Clean-up D Garden Maintenance D Trimming, Landscaping D No B.S.T. Seniors Discount
Kris 604-617-5561
SUPREME HEDGES +++ SAME DAY SERVICE • TREE Pruning • Sculpting • Hedge Repair • Pro-Climber
PROMPT & AFFORDABLE *Seniors Disc. *Insured *24 yrs.
Jay 604-897-8524 283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS GUTTER & WINDOW CLEANING Prices starting from for 3 lvl. hm. $95/gutters, $95/windows. 2 lvl. hm. $75/gutters, $75/windows. Excellent Service Since 1976. 778-861-0465 Professional with Gutter & Window cleaning, house washing. Worksafe. Jeremy 778-384-3855
Specializing in all types of: S Decking Systems S Railing Systems S Outdoor Living The finest in Outdoor Living... Design to Completion DECKING RAILINGS • Cedar • Glass • Vinyl decking • Aluminum • Trex decking • Wrought iron • Pressure treated • Trex railings • Deck repairs • Cedar • Paving stone • Pressure & Concrete Treated OUTDOOR LIVING • Fireplaces • Kitchens & BBQ’s • Sun Rooms & Patio Covers • Landscaping • Hot Tubs & Pools • Trellis & Gazebos
Darryl 604-626-7100 Visit: www.deckexperts.ca
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A1 BATH RENO’S. Bsmt suites, drywall, patios, plumbing, siding, fencing, roofing, landscaping, etc. Joe 604-961-9937 or 604-581-3822
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MOVING & STORAGE All types of Roofing
MOVING?
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Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $
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604-536-6620
INTERIOR - EXTERIOR
D Conversion from cedar to Asphalt, Shingles, Fibreglass D 30, 40, 50 years Warranty D WCB, BBB, Liability Ins. Free Estimates. Call Gary 604-599-5611 OR Visit
D Stucco painting, Cedar Siding D Repainting - Houses, Condos D Renovations D Finishing D Ceilings & Crown Moulding’s D 32 yrs exp. painters /FREE Est.
FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1973
www.BBmoving.ca 1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. We move - We ship - We recycle. Senior- Student Discount available. 604-721-4555 or 604-800-9488. A FAST MOVING & CLEANING. Prof. movers. *Garbage removal. Insured, great rates. 778-888-9628
Rene’s Spray & Brush Painting cell 778-855-5361
CLEAN OUT YOUR CLOSETS WITH DOLLAR DEALS 604-575-5555
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$45/Hr
From 1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
WCB INSURED
Peninsula Tree Preservation
SL PAINTING Interior/Exterior. FREE Estimates. Quality job. Fully insured - WCB Please call Sonly.
Affordable Sid’s 1ton, 3ton 5ton for moving & clean-up. 10% Srs disc. W.R. Owned 86. Sid 604-727-8864 APARTMENT MOVING PROS. We do more to save U money $... Seniors Discount, Mid mo Specials & Gov’’t assistance moves welcome
S Pruning S Removals S Hedge Trimming ISA Certified Arbourist Fully Insured
604-328-6387
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Painting
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Service,
“Right Tree - Right Location”
Interior & Exterior. Member of BBB since 1975 Call John (604)889-8424
Rob Kootnikoff
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
Ask our Customers about our quality work - ceilings, doors, & trim. 10 years experience.
CASTRO’S JUNK & DEMOLITION You Name It & It’s Gone! Best Rates. Free Est. (778)891-4017
Call Dave 604-614-3416
WHITE ROCK RUBBISH
A-1 PAINTING CO.
604.723.8434
EXTRA CHEAP PRICES
Top Quality Painting Exterior / Interior
A-OK PAINTING
Forget the Rest Call The Best! Harry 604-617-0864
A-TECH Services 604-230-3539 Running this ad for 7yrs
PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $269, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com JOBS: Whether you’re looking to find or fill a position, this is where your search begins. Call bcclassified.com 604.575.5555
RELIABLE, SERVICE Seniors Discount
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PAVING/SEAL COATING
ALLAN Const. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. 604-618-2304; 820-2187.
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PLUMBING
$38/HR!Clogged drains,drips,garbs sinks, Reno’s toilets. No job too small! Lic’d/insured. 778-888-9184
AMF Contracting Ltd. Residential & Commercial
Licenced *Plumbing, *Heating & *Gas Contractor ~30 Years Experience~
Call 604-728-8042 BUYING OR SELLING? Use bcclassified.com - Merchandise for Sale 500’s
CALL ROGER 604-
968-0367 Greencare Rubbish Removal Commercial & Residential Cheapest in White Rock/S. Surrey Call (604)506-2817
bradsjunkremoval.com
Haul Anything... But Dead Bodies!! 604.
220.JUNK(5865)
Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988
FREE! Scrap Metal Removal...FREE!!! * Fridges * Freezers * Stoves * Microwaves * Small appliances * Scrap Metal * Old pipe * BBQs * * Exercise equip. * Cars/trucks * All metal recyclables FREE
778-233-4949 T & K Haulaway
“ ABOVE THE REST “ Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est. Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB. Call (778)997-9582 EAGLE CREST HOME MAINTENANCE & REPAIR SERVICES Painting Int/Ext 30 Years Of Quality European Craftsmanship. Call: 604 250 2192 Infini Painting ``Where excellence never stops’’ Inteiror/exteiror Qualify work, free estimates Call Mike 604-514-0920
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FURNITURE
• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331 OLD OAK ROLL TOP DESK must sell. Offers. (604)535-4959 WHITE SOLID PINE TABLE, drop down sides + 4 chairs, great for student or small space. $100 obo. Call 604-536-1104.
GARAGE SALES
PETS
WHITE ROCK FLEA MARKET
PETS
BEAGLE PUPS, tri colored, good looking, healthy, vet check $600. (604)796-3026. No Sunday calls BERNESE MOUNTAIN dog puppies, vet checked, 1st shots. Jen 604-807-3853 / rjkooi@hotmail.com BLUENOSE PITBULL PUPPIES. 2 boys, 2 girls, $800. obo. Call 604-783-8607. Boston Terriers pups, ckc reg, vet checked, reputable breeder, excellent pedigree. (604)794-3786 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 Chihuahua pups, tiny teacups, ready to go $700; male standard Chihuahua, $450. 604-794-7347 ENGLISH MASTIFF P/B PUPS Fawn & Brindle. CKC reg. $1200. Call 604-782-3864. LAB/CHOW cross 6yr/old male with sweet gentle temperament, has all shots. 604-340-3162, 604-541-2147 LAB PUPS, Chocolate, $700. vet ch, dew-claws rem. 1st shots, dewormed. qual. lines (604)702-0217 LAB PUPS, yellows & blacks, CKC reg p/b, shots, tattooed, exc temp, view parents, $800. 604-462-0774. NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com NEWFOUNDLAND pups, P/B. 2 males, 1 black/1 brown. $1000 (604)819-1466 No Sunday calls SHELTIES beautiful loveable happy 2 male pups. Warm & cuddly, 6 mo old. House trained. (604)826-6311 TOY POMERANIANS. 7 wks. M & F. Vet ✓, healthy, 1st shots, dewormed, $750 up. 778-839-8007 TOY POODLE. One little girl left, black & brown. $650. Call 604-8204230, 604-302-7602
~ STAR OF THE SEA HALL ~ 15262 Pacific Ave., White Rock. Saturday, Oct 1st, 9 am ~ 2 pm
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MEDICAL SUPPLIES
CAN’T GET UP your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help! No obligation consultation. Comprehensive warranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591.
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MISC. FOR SALE
Can’t Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1866-981-5991
566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS RUBY RIVER BABY GRAND - Ebony $15,000 value-will sell $8000/obo. Pristine condition (604)824-0107
POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING
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ACREAGE
SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
Call Ian 604-724-6373
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
VIZSLA PUPS, PB, shots, guaranteed. Champion lines, $750. 604-819-2115. vizsla@telus.net RUBBISH REMOVAL & MORE *Landscape *Trimming *Yard Clean *Const. Clean. *ANYTHING!!! 1 Ton Truck. Call Patrick for Prompt Quality Service @ 604-808-1652.
RECYCLE-IT! “White Rock & South Surrey’s Leading Renovator since 1989”
Designing and renovating new kitchens, bathrooms, basements, house make-overs and additions since 1989
Call for FREE in-home consultation In-house design team and cabinet shop Let MPB make your renovation dreams come true!
www.mpbconstruction.com Showroom: Unit 62 - 15515 24th Ave. (at King George Blvd.) Tel: 604-538-9622
JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses
YELLOW LAB PUPS. Ready to go. Vet checked, 1st. shots. Parents on site. $400. 604-852-6176 Abbts Yorkshire Terrier pups, CKC, 2M/1F, tails dock, dew claws, micro. Ready Nov. (604)858-9758
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APPLIANCES
On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!
Peace Arch Appliance
604.587.5865
Service to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers & dishwashers. Reasonable.
www.recycle-it-now.com Al’s Rubbish & Drywall Removal Phone: 604-531-4152 Cell: 604-783-5249 “We Can Do the Job”
Call Mark (604)536-9092
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RECREATIONAL
RARE OPPORTUNITY: waterfront property on beautiful Jim Lake, .83-acre with 360 sq ft insulated cabin, located near Green Lake/Watch Lake (70 Mile House). Rare privacy, only three lots on the lake, good fishing for rainbows to 10 lbs, nice swimming, surrounded by crown land. Great trails for hiking, ATV and snowmobile. Seasonal 10-km back road access in 4x4 or pick-up. FSBO. $230,000. 250-3950599. (Please see bchomesforsale.com/70mile/frank.)
660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS
www.dannyevans.ca
Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley
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APARTMENT/CONDO
Beautiful & Affordable Kiwanis Park Place For Adults 55 , rental apartments in a modern complex, right next to beautiful Crescent Park! On site maintenance & office staff Mon. through Friday. 1 bdrm units from $751 - $844 incls. heat, electricity and friendly reliable service.
Call 604-538-9669 for information or to visit.
LIMERICK MANOR
82.8 ACRES, 300’ lakefront, S Cariboo. Beautiful, pastoral, private, rural setting. Borders crown land. Adjacent 80+ acre parcel available. www.bchomesforsale.com/ view/lonebutte/ann/ BIG BEAUTIFUL AZ LAND $99/mo. $0 down, $0 interest, Golf Course, Nat’l Parks. 1 hour from Tucson Int’l Airport Guaranteed Financing, No Credit Checks. Pre-recorded msg. (800) 631-8164 code 4001 or visit www.sunsiteslandrush.com
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MORTGAGES
Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1-888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca
WHITE ROCK, 1331 Merklin. 2 bdrm, $985 and 1 bdrm corner suite, 865. Includes heat, cable & prkg. Adult oriented. Avail. Oct.1st. N/S. Phone 604-535-0925 White Rock; 1400 George St. Lrg 2 brms 2 bathrms, lrg solarium, w/d, updated kitchen. Wheelchair acess. Walk to all amenits. Peek-a-boo ocean view. N/S. N/P. $1450. Avail now. Jacqlyn 604-535-8080 x 229. WHITE ROCK, 16 Ave/140 St. 1 Bedroom grnd flr suite, priv ent, inc heat, hydro, sat tv, W/D. , N/S, N/P, $800/mo. Call 604-866-9976 WHITE ROCK, 2 bdrm executive ocean front, gourmet kitch. w/SS appls, F/P, 2 baths, inste lndry, undg prk, $2250. (604)368-4427.
WHITE ROCK Close to Semiahmoo Mall
2 BEDROOM Concrete Hi-rise. 55+, NS/NP Heat, hot water, & light included
Call 604-538-5337 White Rock: Marine Dr. Unobstructed ocean view, opposite the pier. Large bachelor open plan s/c suite. Completely furnished. Includes all utils. 5 appls. Also internet, cable parking etc. Min 6 mos. lease. $1250/mo. Professional peopel pref. Refs. N/S, N/P. Avail now. Call: 604-536-3764
WHITE ROCK, new 2 bdrm, 2 bath, luxury condo, inste lndry, granite, grnd flr, S/W corner, o/s patio, roof top garden, great exposure, i/d prkg ctrl loc. Prof couples/seniors, N/S. $1600/mo. Oct. 1. 604-535-6745. WHITE ROCK. Ocean view, 1 bdrm $795. Oct. 1st. West facing, clean quiet, adult oriented bldg. Incl heat, h/w, elevator. Nr bus & shops. N/S, N/P. 1 Year lease. 604-5609841. WHITE ROCK
White Rock Gardens & Bayview Chateau
Near Langley City Hall & shops
14989 Roper Avenue & 1371 Blackwood St.
1 bdrm - $715 - $750/month 2 bdrm - $870/month Inc. heat/storage/parking Adult oriented Sorry - no pets
QUALITY APARTMENT RENTALS IN WHITE ROCK
By appt - call 604 - 514 - 1480
SKYLINE APTS. WHITE ROCK 15321 Russell Ave Nice quiet building. 1 & 2 bdrm suites. Includes: Hot water, cable, underground parking, video surveillance. NO PETS CALL 604-536-8499
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. NO PETS. For more information and viewing
please call 604-531-9797 Professionally Managed By Gateway Property Management
www.cycloneholdings.ca
SOUTH SURREY- 2nd Ave. deluxe coach house, almost new 1 bdrm. W/D D/W, lam. flrs. $850 incls. cbl. (300 channels) Wi-Fi, utils. Avail. Now. No PETS! (604)312-5763
REAL ESTATE
APARTMENT/CONDO
604-536-8428
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
PRESSURE WASHING
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White Rock ~1243 Best Street Bright, Sunny, South facing 1 Bdrm ~ $795/mo. Top Floor ~ Hardwood floors New balcony, windows & doors Strictly non-smoking building no smoking in suite or balcony No Pets ~ Adult oriented
16166 27B Ave, S.Surrey Sat. Sept. 24, 9-1 Furniture, household items and prints
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FUEL
604-538-6278, 778-839-5034
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
1 ROOM
SAWMILLS from only $3997 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899.
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BUILDING SUPPLIES
MATTRESSES staring at $99
Vincent 543-7776
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DO-IT-YOURSELF STEEL BUILDINGS Priced to Clear - Make an Offer! Ask About Free Delivery, most areas! Call for Quick Quote and Free Brochure - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.
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Member of Better Business Bureau
604-537-4140
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1YR Seasoned Alder Birch Maple Clean, Split, DRY & Delivered. Family Operated for 20 yrs. (604)825-9264
~ PRO PAINTERS ~ INTERIOR / EXTERIOR Quality Work, Free Estimates
Local & Long Distance
APPLIANCES
REAL ESTATE
RANGERS OCEAN PARK APPLIANCE Appliances Wanted Cash for Some. Call (604)538-9600
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www.renespainting.com
AFFORDABLE MOVING
SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240
BEST BUSY BOYS ROOFING LTD.
PAINTING
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TREE SERVICES A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports
SALES@PATTARGROUP.COM
B & B MOBILE SERVICES
TILING
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
RUSSELL TILES No Job Too Small. 18 yrs on the Peninsula. All types of tile & laminate floors. Install & Repair. Free Est. Perry 604-538-6976
“ Call Now for Free Estimate”
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
SOUTH SURREY THE MORGAN Top floor 1 bdrm & den condo. 9 & 12 ft ceilings. F/p, In-ste lndry. Upgraded appl. Private patio. Exceptional amen. centre with swimming pool, gym, lrg lounge, theatre etc. Secure prking close to elevator. Storage locker, n/s. Small dog or cat. Great location to all shopping & easy access to freeway. 3 yr old building. $1175/mo. Avail. Oct 1 or Nov. 1. (604)304-1541 S. Surrey/White Rock. 5 mins to beach. 2 lge. bdrm, 2 bath, ldry rm. U/G prkg, gas F/P. Gym. Reduced rent to $1350 incl hot water & heat. 778-394-6999 or 778-986-7320. Summerfield new 1 bdrm incl all util 5 appl, nr border/frwy suit 1 NS cat OK. $775 Nov 15/30. 604-765-9961
SUNNY WHITE ROCK QUIET BUILDING
Two 1 bdrm suites $850 & $950 with view. Avail now. Incl Heat, H/Water, Prkg & Cable. 604-209-2004 or 604-842-2916
The White Rock Bellaire Luxury Residence. Suit discriminating prof. who only wants the best. This 2 bdrm residence offers 1130sf of incomparable luxury. $1800/mo. Drive by Oxford St. & 16th Ave. & admire the award winning majestic tower. Avail.now. n/s, n/p. Refs req. For appt. 604-318-3365 if now answer call 702-325-2868
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
709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
BUILDING SALE... “ROCK BOTTOM PRICES” 25x40x12 $7350. 30x60x15 $12,700. 35x70x16 $15,990. 40x80x16 $20,990. 47x100x18 $25,800. 60x140x20 $50,600. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel Manufacturers DIRECT 1-800-668-5422.
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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
South Surrey duplex 2 storey, 2 bdrm, 2 bth. peaceful garden. Landlord next door. 1 yr lse. N/P. Nov.1. $1450 + shrd utils. 604-538-2247.
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HOMES FOR RENT
CRESCENT BEACH, 10 month rental. Beautiful furnished 5 bdrm, 4 baths, executive home with 1 bdrm in-law-suite, short walk to Crescent beach on Sandy Trail. Gorgeous view of mtns and water. Spacious garden with firepit, 2 car heated garage. N/S, N/P. Sept to June. $4400/mo. 604-261-2096 OCEAN VIEW Home for rent, short term avail. or longterm. Furnished or unfurnished. Hardwood floors, s/s appl. Spotless, clean. 1200 sf. 2 bdrm 1 bath. Heat, light incl. $2000/mo. Call Shaun O’Shea for more details (604)531-1111 PANORAMA, 3 Bdrm w/unfin bsmt, on 1.5 acres, view, very pri, avail Oct 1st, $2500/mo. (604)728-8224. WHITE ROCK 2400 sq/ft, 4bdrm house, 2bath, central loc w/1bdrm suite, lrg fenced yard, lots of pkng, Oct 1. $2150 +utils. 604-541-1173.
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MORGAN CR. S.Sry: New 1 bed + den, ldry, util incl. cable, int, NS. Cat OK. $1050. 604-535-3383 PANORAMA HILLS, 148 / 58th. 1 bedroom bsmt suite. 5 appls, utilities, internet incl. N/S, N/P, near shopping, YMCA, bus. Single person only. $650/mo. Avail. immed. 604-590-2947.
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ANTIQUES/CLASSICS
1982 CAMARO Berlinetta 2.8 V6, 94,000km, T-top, tilt, cruise, exc. tires, brakes, front end work, collector plate ready. $2400. 778-8934866
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CARS - DOMESTIC
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TRANSPORTATION
MOTORCYCLES
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2008 SATURN VUE XE, 4 cyl. auto, p/w, p/l, 45,600 K, set up for tow behind RV. $15,500. 604-319-3350
1987 HONDA HURRICANE, 1,000cc, collector ready, mint. $2400 firm. (778)893-4866
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AUTO FINANCING
Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231
TRANSPORTATION
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
RECREATIONAL/SALE
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S.SURREY 140/26 Ave. NEW 1 bdrm bsmt ste. $800 incl utils. Avail now. N/P. (778)292-0529 S.Surrey 155/20 Ave, lge 2 bdrm g/l ste, clse to amen. Avail Oct 1. $900 incl utils. n/s, n/p. 604-290-8163.
1993 Toyota Corolla, aircared, auto, all power, good working condition. $1350. 604-205-8206
WHITE ROCK. 2 bdrm suite on the beach, avail immed. $950/mo incl heat & cable. Call 604-728-1448. WHITE ROCK 3 bdrm., 1 block to East Beach, 5 appl., utils., int. & cable incl. $1400 mo. N/S N/P. Nov. 1. (604)531-4119
Auto Loans Approved
WHITE ROCK
SOUTH SURREY Beautiful Executive Country Home 4 Bdrms, 3.5 baths (2 ensuites), 2 Car Garage, RV/Boat Parking. Walk to Pacific Heights Elem. School. Southridge School & Grandview Corners nearby. IMMACULATE! $2500/mo.
604-307-3693 WHITE ROCK 4 bdrm up 2 bdrm down 5yr old home s/s appl NS/NP $2500mo. Nov. 1. 604-535-6262 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. bcclassified.com Call us toll-free 1-866-575-5777
WHITE ROCK, nr #99 oceanview furnished 2 bdrm 7 appls, garage NS/NP Oct 1. $1900. 604-327-9597
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OFFICE/RETAIL
CENTRAL White Rock. 1 Ground Floor Offices in newly renovated building, 1425 sqft bright new office, Incl washroom and u/g pkg, gross rents. 604-536-5639. WHITE ROCK - East Beach on the water, perfect store front or office. 450 sq. ft. Min. 1 yr lease. $950 per month + HST. Available. now. Phone 604-341-9517.
800 sq. ft. bright 1 bedroom open plan ground level suite. Modern Ikea kitchen, Fridge, stove, washer & dryer. Your own in-suite laundry room. Living room w/fireplace. Covered parking & priv entrance. Freshly painted throughout. Close to stores and bus stop. Small pet considered. Immaculate! $800 mo. Please call 604 307 3693 WHITE ROCK bachelor suite, steps to beach. Utils., cable incl. N/S N/P. $800 mo. Avail. now (604)541-9904 WHITE ROCK. Bright garden lvl 1 bdrm. Priv ent. Modern kitchen, bath, lounge. A/C, W/D. $850 incl. hydro. N/S. N/P. 604-538-6038. White Rock - Central. Large 1 bdrm grnd level suite, Approx. 1000sf. incl sep. entry. Share w/d. n/s, n/p. Avail. Nov. 1. $750/mo inc. utils. (604)535-9320
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SUITES, UPPER
S. SURREY, new 1 bdrm upper ste. NP/NS. Nr Morgan Creek. Pref mature sgle. $575/mo. (604)574-2712
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WANTED TO RENT
WHITE ROCK, wanted furn. 1 bdrm/bachelor apt. Nov. 1. (902)309-9007 bertcatmc7@gmail.com
Largest dealer Group Huge Selection Free Delivery to BC/AB Cars Trucks SUV’s Vans Apply online autocredit911.com Call toll-free 1-888-635-9911
1995 SATURN SW1 good tires, good shape. 124,157kms. $2000 obo. 604-584-9879 2001 TOYOTA COROLLA, 130,000 KM., 4 dr. auto, CD player, a/c, very clean. $4550. (604)588-5215 2002 BMW, 4 door, 325I auto, 80,000K New service, brakes, tires, mint cond. $13,500. 604-541-0018. 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA, silver, a/c, 5 spd, no accidents, exc cond, $5950. Call: (604)599-0170 2004 CROSSFIRE MERCEDES New $53,000. Warranty. Fully loaded. $14,900 o.b.o. 778-232-3578
FREE CASH BACK WITH $0 DOWN at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309. Free Delivery. INSTANT AUTO CREDIT We can finance your auto loan in minutes, you Drive Home Now or we deliver to BC & Alberta www.DriveHomeNow.com WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Christmas in September, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888593-6095.
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Pass through storage, central vacuum system, diesel engine, & 3 rear vision camera. NOW $179,995 (stk.30283) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644 1993 Coleman trailer great shape rec service propane tanks incl. c/w org. manuals fold-out king sz & dble bed table & seating area converts into 3rd bed. $4995. 604-5534-6305
SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288
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VEHICLES WANTED
1981 Ford Granada, 2 dr, auto, 6 cyl, red/green ext.. runs good, good winter tires, $800. 604-910-0840
Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal
#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
The Scrapper
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“No Wheels, No Problem”
Creditors and others having claims against the estate of JOHN GEORGE SMITH ALSO KNOWN AS JACK GEORGE SMITH are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executors, George Sidney Smith and The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company, c/o J. Lorne Ginther, Barrister & Solicitor, #101 - 15261 Russell Avenue, White Rock, British Columbia, V4B 2P7, on or before the 24th day of October, 2011, after which date the Executors will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executors then has notice.
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CALL
1997 CHRYSLER CONCORD, aircared, good shape, all power options, $1800. Call (604)319-7410.
604-328-0081 7 Days/Week
1996 SUZUKI auto, 4 cyl. 1.3L, stereo, passed AirCare for 2 yrs. $1250. Call (778) 551-1662. 2004 FORD ESCAPE XLS, 2L, 5 sp. 131kms. no acc. $4600 no tax Aircared 2 yrs. 604-502-9912.
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Larry and Janet Dyok
604.533.3829
1981 22½ft BAYLINER, 4 cyl. I/O well maintained. $4,600 obo. 604538-4927.
FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022
CROSSWORD
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
$ WE PAY CASH FOR CARS $
1995 FORD ESCORT. 4dr auto, A/cond. All power. $600 obo. 604593-0377 or 778-988-6591.
Service provided within the Medicine Shoppe For an appointment call
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
1987 CHEVETTE, 4 cyl. 5 spd, runs excellent. $500 obo. 604-538-4927.
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TRUCKS & VANS
2011 CRUISE LITE T18XLT
6 gal. gas water heater, Awning, front dinette, 3 burner stove & more! $13,995 (Stk.30537) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644
2005 ACURA RSX Rare Luxury Sport Model / pristine condition. Only 45,000Ks. With I-V TEC 4 cyl. Lady driven - loaded, 5 speed. $14,500/OBO. 604-538-2239. 2005 TOYOTA COROLLA dealer serv. since new, 97K, 1 owner, exc. cond., $10,800. (604)535-9984
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1976 INT’L SCOUT TERRA2, convertible, 4x4, 1 ton pick up truck. Pontiac 400 big block, 375hp. Approx. 3000 mi. on power train. One of a kind. $13,800. (604)799-8533 1992 GMC pick up, V8-305, 235,891 km, very clean, well maintained. $3500 obo. 604-793-8107 1999 HINO FB box truck, diesel, auto, brakes 90%, new glass, great tires, 1600 lb. lift gate, 316K, $9,999. Call (604)869-3466 2006 Glendale Titanium Tour edt. ATTN SNOWBIRDS; 4 Slides, elec f/p, all options, pics avail, mint cond, $36,000. Ph: (604)858-4878
S.Sry: 3 yr old exec. house. Prv. ent., own ldry, util inlc. cable, wireless Int, alrm set-up. NS. Beauty. Suits 1 person. $900. 604-418-1656
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TRANSPORTATION
Ensure Financial Services Inc. 15233 Russell Ave. 604.538.3111
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Keri’s Scottish Highland Dance Studio Skye Ages 4 and up - Kinder- Ferguson B.C. Tartan age 3 Champion Wee Scotts Ballet Fun - High Energy Build Confidence Traditional Highland & National Dances Irish Jigs - Hornpipes SDTA Medal Testing Medal testing, Choreography & and performance competition Performance Recreational Classes, Competition Standard
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A major reno doesn’t have to be scary A 40-year-old home in Delta gets an amazing renovation from the My House Design/ Build Team. By Maggie Calloway This couple bought the house with the intention of renovating right from the start. They had lived in the area and wanted to stay, and their kids had left the nest but live down the street with the grandchildren. They felt comfortable in
the neighbourhood; they fit in. So what to do? What is the next step? Enter the brilliant My House Design/Build Team, who transformed this 40-year-old Lindal Cedar Home with sympathetic grace and made it into a home the owners will stay in for the rest of their days. Like many people, this couple bought the house because they were attracted to the neighbourhood, the mature trees in the backyard and the high cedar ceilings in the house. But the reality was the house just didn’t work for the way we live today. Forty years ago, design was much different; we didn’t have great rooms and open plan living.
Rooms were smaller, with assigned uses and closed-off with walls. The bones of this house were great but it needed a fresh breath of air. My House Design was contracted in the summer of 2010 and started the design process, applied for variance, and permits. They started construction the winter of the same year. Because this was a total renovation, the couple moved into an apartment for the duration. “We did the roofing prior to the weather getting bad then spent the rest of the winter working on the interior,” says Graeme Huguet, Managing Director of My House Design.
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Lurking under your home is something you would love to put out of your mind but you know you have to deal with it. Your damp crawlspace or basement is calling you. The problem is while you are ignoring this space, unpleasant things could be going on. The Lower Mainland is a rain forest, and as beautiful as it is, if we do not control moisture in this space, nasty things like mold thriving and spreading by producing millions of airborne spores could be at work. Frightening rot and decay occur in damp environments, which could cause structural damage if left unchecked. The natural airflow in a house is from bottom to top, so moist air and other nasties are sucked up into the living areas, which could create a very unhealthy environment for people and pets. But there are some steps you can take to make this a nice, clean, spore-free environment. Rob Currie at Basement Systems Vancouver Inc. is passionate about basements and crawlspaces and the difference a well-sealed, moisture-free space can make to your health. “The best way to correct crawlspace problems is to
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My House Design/Build a one-stop-shop for all your renovation needs “ from page.1 “It was very important to this couple that the newly designed home work not just for themselves but work when the kids and grandkids come over, which they do all the time. This is a close-knit family.” First the team upgraded the plant. The original heating system was electric, which was changed over to forced air along with a heat pump. This allowed the family to have heat and air conditioning efficiently at low cost. Energy-efficient gas fireplaces were installed and a lot of care was taken to include build-green concepts into the home. The ceiling was insulated from the top by taking off the existing roof, insulated using foam which created a higher R value, and then a new roof was installed. This kept the interior cedar ceiling, which first attracted the home owners to the house, intact. Removing the roof allowed the team to install pot lighting, which had a huge impact on the finished space. “We changed all the windows and doors; they are all high-efficiency, EnergyStar rated. All the windows have a type of glass which keeps the heat inside in the winter and the heat out in the summer,” Huguet says. “We added energy-efficient skylights to add more light. Because we took everything down to the studs, we were able to insulate all the walls and insulate the crawlspace. The hot water is an on-demand system which is also very efficient.” An addition was added to the front of the house to give more space to the great room and the ability to create a covered entranceway but care was taken to make it seamless. This addition is only six feet long but really made a difference to both the great room and the look of the exterior. There are three bedrooms upstairs; the
house is a split level, with an en-suite for the master and a walk-in closet. Downstairs there is a room which could be a bedroom but is used as a hair salon, a laundry room and another full bathroom. The gem of the downstairs is a wonderful family room/media room with a fireplace, a library area and a big television. “Before we start any renovation, including this one, we do a full energy audit to show the homeowner where they are losing energy,” says Huguet. “Another reason is we want the homeowners to qualify for both federal and provincial grants. Once the renovation is complete we do another audit which will show the difference in efficiency. This client received $3,000 in grant incentives.” My House Design is pretty well one-stop-shopping; 85 per cent of every project is done in-house from design to permits to build to interior design. There is a great advantage to this, as all of the colleagues are constantly in touch with each other regarding ordering materials, scheduling and the multitude of details which go into what is a complicated process. There are no delays waiting for an outside trade to complete their part of the build. The before and after photos show what an amazing home was created for this wonderful family; a home they will certainly enjoy for many years to come.
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Furnace safety important “ from page.1 with his brother in A.D.W. Mainland Heat & Air Conditioning, is an expert on heating and cooling. Twenty-seven years of experience means there is not a lot Williams doesn’t know. The first step depends on how old your furnace is. If it’s less than 10 years old, “(you) can take a chance and turn the furnace on because they have a lot of the newer technology and they don’t use much service,” Williams says. “If the furnace is over 10 years old (you) should get a licensed gas fitter to come in for a full service check.” He says they should check several things before giving you the go-ahead. “They should check the heat exchanger, the motor, the amperage draw, a clocking to make sure it’s burning correctly and they should test with a monometer to see if the pressure going to the burner is correct,” Williams says. “The biggest thing is to check for cracks in the heat exchanger because over time metal expands and contracts with heat and eventually it breaks.” The biggest problem with a cracked heat
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Paint now under new manufacturing regulations By Maggie Calloway I checked in with Kevin Skelly of Cloverdale Paint to ask what’s new in paint and ended up with a tutorial on the new regulations governing the manufacture of paint. Normally we, the consumer, wouldn’t necessarily be aware of new regulations but this time the information is important, so mega thanks to Kevin! The technology of paint has come a very long way. In 2010 the federal government, in conjunction with the Canadian Paint Coating Association, came out with regulations restricting the VOC (volatile organic compounds) levels in paint. They divided paint into 53 different categories and set VOC limits for each of the categories. “The two common ones the homeowner would recognize are the flat and non-flat paint,” Skelly says. “The legislation doesn’t care if its latex or oil-based paint; it just says for flat paints the limit is 150 grams per litre and for non-flat paint, eggshell, semi-gloss and
gloss, the limit is 250 grams per litre. What this means is, as of this month ... manufacturers cannot make any new paint product which does not meet these new standards, although the retailers can sell this paint until they run out.” Skelly says that this shouldn’t really affect homeowners. “This would mostly affect your painting contractor if you are in the middle of, or planning, a renovation as they traditionally used alkyd paint which no longer meets the federal standard. The beauty of alkyd paint was its ability to cover in one coat, so the painting contractors will have to radically change the way they do business,” he says. “Manufacturers like ourselves have formulated new paint which does a great job while adhering to the new regulations. For the homeowner this means paint with great durability while still having low VOC,” Skelly continues. All this is great news for those of us concerned about the air quality in our homes. Ever wonder how the fashion designers, car companies, paint companies and interior designers come up with their colour palette for the coming seasons? Wonder no more. “I have been following colour trends through a group called The Colour Marketing Group,” says Skelly. “This is a group of hundreds of professionals from many different professions who all need to get the colour forecast right. A
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If you’re considering a new coat of paint for the inside of your home, you might want to be aware of new regulations governing the manufacture of paint. Cloverdale Paint has many great options to choose from for every room in your home.
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Some new doors can do wonders in your old kitchen By Maggie Calloway Your kitchen is looking a little worn around the edges and as much as you would like to gut the whole room, it just isn’t in the budget right now. So what can you do? A gallon of paint can do absolute wonders, and have a good look at your cabinet doors. If they are salvageable, take them off, remove the hardware, sand and paint. You will be amazed what a difference it will make to the whole kitchen. If the hardware is dated change it to something sleek and modern. If the upper cabinet doors are beyond saving, think about just changing the doors or, if it suits your personal taste, leave the doors off for a more country look. Be careful what you display; no one wants to see your cereal boxes, but dishes look great. I removed all the upper cabinets from one wall of my kitchen and installed open steel shelves. All my plates, casserole dishes and cereal bowls live there. I love the look and the convenience of just reaching up for whatever I need. I have a laundry room off my kitchen which is too large a room to hold just a washing machine and hot water heater, so I installed rows of shelves around three sides of the room and created a pantry. One shelf holds appliances like my KitchenAid mixer
and two different sizes of crockpots, which gets them off the counter. While I am talking about counters, be ruthless about removing “stuff.” Clearing off the counters will make a huge difference in how the whole kitchen looks. If your budget stretches to a new floor, here is where you can make a great change. A fresh floor looks terrific. Again, if budget is an issue, look into peel-and-stick tiles. When the time comes to start from scratch and gut the whole kitchen, think about how you have been using your current kitchen. Write down what worked and what didn’t. Think about deep drawers for pots and pans rather than shelves and, if a separate pantry isn’t possible, where you are going to store food and supplies. The kitchen is the one room you need to get right; it really is the heart of the home and the most expensive to build so mistakes are not easily fixed. Are you looking for a kitchen upgrade? First think about how you use your current space. Think about deep drawers for pots and pans, new cabinet doors or a coat of fresh new paint.
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Head off drippy gutters before the Lower Mainland rain hits By Maggie Calloway As we enjoy the last of the summer weather, we know what’s coming around the corner. The price we pay for living in this beautiful, lush, green paradise is ... rain, rain and more rain. And, all too often the mechanism to handle this deluge, our house gutters, is just not up to the job. Now is the time to do an inspection of the state of your gutters, clean them of debris, and make the necessary repairs. If your patch jobs of years past are starting to fail, it is probably time to bite the bullet and install new ones. If you are unsure about where your leaks are, clean the gutter. Then, with the help of a spotter, flood the gutter with water. All the trouble spots will be apparent and easy to mark. To repair, dry each area completely, then dip a paintbrush into a can of roofing cement and apply a very thin layer to the leaking area. To further enforce the repair, cut a piece of metal flashing, which should be the same type of metal as the gutter to avoid corrosion, and press into the cement. It is important you then cover the metal with a further application of roofing cement, then spread out the cement to level the patch. Otherwise, your repair will impede the flow of water. Something else to keep in mind is to make sure you do your repairs when the weather forecast is for sunny weather, as your repairs need time to dry before being hit by rain. Shell Busey has some wisdom on caring for our gutters and downspouts. “Almost everyone, when dealing with gutters, gets out the ladder, leans it up against the aluminum gutter, putting both the weight of the ladder and their weight on the gutter. Now you have an aluminum ladder pressed against an aluminum gutter, which could act like greased lighting,” Busey says. “The best, and safest, way is to use ladder stand-offs
which insert into the ladder then rest The rainy season will be starting soon, and your gutters might not be prepared. It is best to do a thorough on the roof.” cleaning and checkup of your gutters and downspouts After cleaning your gutters, he before major problems occur. suggests laying a yard stick along the Submitted photos inside of the gutter. “Then take a small level to make sure the gutter is sloping toward the “They don’t have to deal with algae, moss downspout,” he says. “You will be amazed or mildew down there,” Busey says. “Some how often this is not the case.” of the inserts moss up to the point they don’t Busey warns that standing water in a gutter let water through to the gutter, it just washes can freeze during a cold spell, then thaw, and over the top.” then freeze again with the next bout of cold. Once we have looked after our gutters we “This is when the seams of the gutter are need to make sure the downspouts are hanblown apart. It is vital people check the slope; dling the flow. If there is a concern, or you they can repair seam problems forever but if are seeing signs of seepage in the basement, the slope is wrong the same thing happens you may want to investigate redirecting the again and again.” water away from the house and into the A great hint Busey passes along is to check perimeter drain by intercepting the flow at where all the gutter repair items are manufac- the bottom of the downpipe. tured. Turns out a great number of them are We live in a wet climate, and the more manufactured in the southern states where attention we pay to handling the water, the they wouldn’t recognize a rain forest. less accumulated damage can be done.
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Add hits of colour to brighten up a dark room Creating a cozy living space isn’t hard, if you have the right accents. By Maggie Calloway My home is predominantly white. White walls, white painted floors, white slip covers. The texture is in the knobby weave of the sea grass rugs and the heavy old oak dining table. The shots of colour are in the art and the dust jackets of books on the shelves of the built-in bookshelves. I love this style; it fits my personality. I hate clutter, as it makes me feel unsettled; I don’t go in for things that require dusting. Mention the word tchotchke and I freeze in place. I immediately pass on magazines as soon as I finish reading them and my clothes take up about four feet of closet space ... for both winter and summer. I somehow escaped the sentimentality gene, so I have no piles of old birthday and Christmas cards and as soon as I realize I haven’t worn or used an item I donate it. You get the picture. But the grey, damp and cold days of winter are approaching. The firewood is waiting in the shed to feed the wood stove, and the house needs a hit of cozy. It’s time to discover the best way to warm up your home without adding to the heating bill and bankrupting yourself in the process. There are very easy and frugal ways to warm up a home. Perhaps changing the covers on the sofa throw cushions to a warm red and pulling out a couple of throws to toss over the back of the sofas. Flowers for the living room and dining table can change from white to reds and oranges. Drapes, which have been taken down and cleaned over the summer, can go back up to be drawn against winter nights.
Beautiful fall colours like deep purples and rich yellows are a perfect place to start if you’re looking to create a cozy home. Small touches like a lampe berger or a blanket are also great options if you’re looking to add warmth to your home this fall.
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Paula Akoury, Maren Vanoene and Joyce Steven, three designers at Chinz & Company, are experts at creating cozy. They are so passionate about design and helping clients make the most of their space. They all agreed that it doesn’t take a lot to change the atmosphere; just very careful additions of colour to warm the room. In addition to adding hits of colour, they suggest warmer tone rugs on hardwood floors or a lampe berger to introduce woodsy scents through the house. A berger is a vessel with a wick in oil; you light the wick then blow out the flame and the heat infuses the room with the perfume. They also suggest putting out fireplace tools on the hearth even if you don’t have a working fireplace. All these things help layer the
warmth in the home. The designers are also huge fans of Bella Notte bed linens, as they have such old world charm. These linens are dyed by hand, so they have a look of being passed down through the generations. A bed made up of luscious warm-toned linen just invites you to snuggle down on winter nights. And don’t forget the outdoors. Your front door sets the tone of welcome to family and friends, so hang a beautiful wreath on the front door, then relax and enjoy. A wreath doesn’t have to have a Christmas theme to add a touch of warmth and welcome to your outdoor spaces. All of these things will go a long way towards making your home warm, comfortable and welcoming.
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Botanus your one-stop-shop for all your planting needs By Maggie Calloway Planting bulbs in the fall, when thoughts are still on family barbeques and the beach, is a perfect example of delayed gratification. It’s the gardening equivalent of giving yourself a secret hug. Then, when you despair of the seemingly endless grey rainy days of spring, nature does her magic and produces a wondrous array of colour. Suddenly, all is right with the world. In Metro Vancouver, we are blessed with the most amazing online company specializing in not just the most stunning choice of bulbs but a bred-to-thebone commitment to personalized service. Botanus was started in 1999 by partners Elke Wehinger and Pamela Dangelmaier. Wehinger and Dangelmaier purchased a mailing list from a bulb grower in Abbotsford who was going out of business. They made the decision at the beginning to focus on the website and brochure as sales tools. Their decision allowed them to concentrate on what they do best without the overhead of running a brickand-mortar outlet plus the benefit of passing the savings onto the customer. The mailing list has grown to 25,000 with clients across the country. A third colleague, Wendy Leroux, soon joined the company, with the title of Customer Care Manager. “In a country like ours with hundreds, if not thousands, of climate zones, there is not a one-size-fits-all planting guide,” says Dangelmaier. “This is where our personal service pays off for the client. We are slaves to the Weather Channel and are constantly checking local weather forecasts so we can ship bulbs as close as possible to when each individual client should plant. Nobody wins when bulbs arrive when the ground is frozen solid.” The Botanus website is a treasure trove of not just bulbs but also complete information on every flower. No matter if you are an experienced gardener or a novice, you will feel confident of success. For more information, visit www.botanus.com.
Wendy Leroux, left, Elke Wehinger and Pamela Dangelmaier at Botanus are ready and waiting to help you with all your spring bulb needs. With a wide range of beautiful flowers, your garden will be spectacular come spring.
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Nursery has some tips for the perfect spring garden The best time to plant is in the fall, says Rylan van der Pauw of Triple Tree Nursery in Maple Ridge. By Maggie Calloway Every spring, as soon as the weather starts to warm up, there is a rush to the local plant nursery to buy just the right tree or shrub. The rest of the spring, summer and early fall the homeowner is a captive to watering duty in order to keep the new plantings alive. The best time to plant is in the fall. The new trees or shrubs get time through the seasons to acclimatize to their new home. The rainy season looks after the daily watering and the roots, which can’t help but be damaged to a certain degree during replanting, can rejuvenate without stress. By the time the hot weather comes, the plants are established
and can more easily handle less care. If you are planning a renovation next year, which would most likely take place during spring, summer and early fall, chances are your garden is going to need some rehabilitation. Why not sit down with a knowledgeable person at your local nursery and make a plan well in advance? Rylan van der Pauw, of Triple Tree Nursery in Maple Ridge, says, “People need to think about trees and shrubs as the bones of the garden. The rest such as perennials, annuals and bulbs can be introduced over the following seasons.” Van der Pauw is certainly willing to give homeowners a few tips. “The perfect scenario would be a homeowner sitting down with us to make a plan personalized to their space, taste and budget well ahead of fall, then we can arrange for the trees and shrubs to be delivered directly to their home from the grower and our people can supervise the proper planting plus the application of suitable nutrients such as bonemeal and transplant liquid,” he says. “The huge advantage is there is less stress on the plant if they don’t have to spend the summer on a nursery lot. We have great built-in irrigation to keep everything fully hydrated but the less a tree is moved the better.” Fall is the perfect time for planting for exactly that reason.
“The very fact of the grower digging a tree from the field damages the finer roots. Now you have a situation where all the foliage has to be hydrated by compromised roots, which can be substantial on a larger tree or shrub,” he continues. “This is the reason planting in the fall is much more desirable because the tree can be greatly assisted by the natural rainfall. (Hydration is) much more difficult (with) surface watering through the summer. With proper handling, planting and support with nutrients, by spring the tree or shrub will have rooted out enough to support themselves.” Renovating your garden is a great opportunity to think about what would you like to attract. Do some research about attracting birds, butterflies and bees to your garden, which will not only enhance your space but contribute to the overall health of the environment.
Rylan van der Pauw of Triple Tree Nursery, top, has a few tips for homeowners looking to do some planting. He recommends installing water features first, and thinking about the trees and shrubs that will make up the bones of the garden.
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