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Glowing tributes: What started as a letter of thanks for a bright spot on Marine Drive spread into a warm glow across the Peninsula last week, as Dorothy Beavington and Audrey Nolte-Painter shared a little of the sunshine they glean from all that is orange. see page 11

White Rock tries to rescind trash bids Alex Browne Staff Reporter

An attempt to rescind the request for quotation (RFQ) for White Rock’s garbage collection was stalled at council’s finance and audit committee meeting Monday. Coun. Lynne Sinclair had moved

that the process, triggered by a finance and audit committee decision during budget discussions a year ago, be cancelled. Her motion was passed on a 4-2 vote with support from Couns. Helen Fathers, Mary-Wade Anderson and Grant Meyer, but was later

ruled out of order by committee chair Coun. Doug McLean, after city clerk Tracey Arthur noted it is contrary to city’s procedural bylaw to cancel such a directive once it had been acted on by staff. Last year, McLean made the original motion suggesting an RFQ.

Sinclair said following this week’s meeting that she would “like to see a consistent application of the procedural bylaw.” “I don’t mind that a motion of mine was defeated, but I feel like the will of council was subverted,” she said. “I feel the objection should

Mass vows for Valentine’s

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Couples to say ‘we do’

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Hannah Sutherland Staff Reporter

In celebration of its 100th anniversary this year, White Rock’s First United Church is inviting married couples in the community to renew their vows on Valentine’s Day. “It’s an opportunity to reaffirm those pledges of vows that we made, some of us, in my case, 48½ years ago,” Rev. Merv Lutes told Peace Arch News. “It’s open to any couples who would like to participate, however long they’ve been married.” Lutes – First United’s reverend from 1995 to 2000 – said husbands will say their vows in unison, then wives will do the same. There will be photo opportunities in the sanctuary, followed by a reception. Couples’ families are welcome to attend. Upon researching simultaneous vow renewals, Lutes discovered the practice is popular in England, but uncommon here. While the church held a group vow renewal in the ’90s for members, this is the first time it has been open to the community. The Kennetts will be just one of the couples attending Feb. 14. Ellen, 80, and Howard, 82, have known each other since 1953. They married on Dec. 20, 1994, after they had both lost their first partners. “We were very lucky to have a second chance at a happy marriage,” Ellen said. “Howard and I are very grateful to be able to spend the last years with each other.” Lutes said the 3 p.m. event will be a great way for couples to spend Valentine’s Day. “It’s a celebration and I think sometimes some churches are so formal that you can’t crack a smile or whatever, but good heavens, if you can’t really celebrate a wedding, then get with it,” he laughed. Participation is by donation, which will help cover expenses. Leftover funds will support the church’s outreach programs. To pre-register, call the church (15385 Semiahmoo Ave.) office at 604-531-4850.

have been made before we voted.” Sinclair said she made her motion, which also included investigating the possibility of a city solid-waste utility, not as a response to lobbying from city employees, but as a result of conversations with other see page 4

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Ellen and Howard Kennett will renew their vows at First United Church on Valentine’s Day.

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A popular resource for parents and a source of ongoing controversy for teachers is being provided by Black Press newspapers this week. The annual Fraser Institute rankings for elementary schools, based on the foundation skills assessment tests written annually by Grade 4 and 7 students, are being included for each local school district served by Black Press publications across B.C. The provincewide package of scores and rankings is also being released Friday at the institute’s website, fraserinstitute.org Rick O’Connor, chief operating officer of Black Press, said publication of the school report cards is not an endorsement. “There is a lot of interest in these rankings, and they generate a great deal of debate,” O’Connor said. “We want that debate to be in our newspapers and on our websites.” For some Semiahmoo Peninsula principals, there is no debate – they give little to no weight to the rating. The institute’s use of FSA results is “absolutely offensive,” said Faizel Rawji, principal of South Surrey’s Chantrell Creek Elementary. “I don’t think any educational body, including the government, or any school, including the private schools, agrees with what the Fraser Institute does with the FSAs,” Rawji said. “If this was a valid way of measuring schools then the ministry would say, ‘we agree with it.’” Rawji – whose school ranked highest of the Surrey district’s public schools in the report card – said he generally likes the FSAs, noting they’re a good overall look at what a Grade 4 or 7 student can do. But how a child has progressed in learning can’t be measured by a score, he said. “It’s a pure numbers game. This isn’t accounting, this is humans and the potential of humans, and they approach it like it’s a financial audit.” Fraser Institute’s Peter Cowley said the five-year results are buttressed with indicators including average family income as well as the percentage of special needs, French immersion and English-as-a-second-language students in each school. That context and the five-year trend allows parents to see that some schools are doing better than others, even with the same advantages and disadvantages, Cowley said. And that suggests some teachers are doing a better job than others. “That’s a message that the teachers’ unions see page 4

FRASER INSTITUTE RANKINGS FOR SURREY/WHITE ROCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Bayridge [Public] ESL (%): 8.4 Special needs (%): 5.6 Actual rating vs predicted based on parents’ avg. inc. of $88,400: 0.3 Rank: Academic Performance 2005 2006 2007 Gr 4 avg score: Reading 0.63 0.23 0.23 Writing 592 552 620 Numeracy 0.66 0.06 0.65 Gr 7 avg score: Reading 0.47 0.37 0.48 Writing 566 543 508 Numeracy 0.73 0.44 0.65 Gr 7 gender gap: Reading F 0.41 F 0.48 F 0.24 Numeracy M 0.45 M 0.16 M 0.24 Below expectations (%) 7.4 7.6 3.8 Tests not written (%) n/a 1.3 3.2 Overall rating out of 10 8.4 8.0 9.0

Gr 4 Enrollment: 43 French Imm (%): 0.0 2008-09 Last 5 Years 234/876 78/795 2008 2009 Trend 516 494 — 588 574 — 523 489 — 556 539 — 583 530 T 593 520 — F 30 F 10 S F 15 M 35 — 5.7 11.3 — 11.6 8.1 n/a 8.4 7.1 —

Morgan [Public] ESL (%): 13.4 Special needs (%): 4.3 Actual rating vs predicted based on parents’ avg. inc. of $122,000: 0.1 Rank: Academic Performance 2005 2006 2007 Gr 4 avg score: Reading 0.38 0.23 0.07 Writing 568 511 553 Numeracy -0.07 -0.27 -0.12 Gr 7 avg score: Reading 0.17 0.08 -0.13 Writing 544 545 517 Numeracy 0.80 0.30 0.18 Gr 7 gender gap: Reading F 0.76 F 0.08 M 0.07 Numeracy F 0.59 M 0.17 M 0.26 Below expectations (%) 8.5 10.8 15.3 Tests not written (%) n/a 1.5 1.6 Overall rating out of 10 6.7 7.4 7.1

Gr 4 Enrollment: 40 French Imm (%): 0.0 2008-09 Last 5 Years 102/876 178/795 2008 2009 Trend 532 538 — 539 627 — 518 521 S 503 521 — 559 580 — 547 530 — F 62 M 17 — M9 M 27 — 8.1 7.4 — 5.2 2.0 n/a 7.3 8.0 S

South Meridian [Public] ESL (%): 3.7 Special needs (%): 7.8 Actual rating vs predicted based on parents’ avg. inc. of $90,400: 1.7 Rank: Academic Performance 2005 2006 2007 Gr 4 avg score: Reading 0.33 0.64 0.42 Writing 548 586 520 Numeracy 0.28 0.35 0.84 Gr 7 avg score: Reading 0.17 0.23 -0.02 Writing 546 524 510 Numeracy 0.34 0.03 0.41 Gr 7 gender gap: Reading F 0.12 F 0.29 F 0.60 Numeracy M 0.51 M 0.36 F 0.20 Below expectations (%) 8.5 6.5 7.0 Tests not written (%) n/a 0.0 2.1 Overall rating out of 10 7.4 8.2 7.7

Gr 4 Enrollment: 34 French Imm (%): 0.0 2008-09 Last 5 Years 63/876 98/795 2008 2009 Trend 576 499 — 590 629 — 616 506 — 499 561 — 586 661 — 514 568 — E M1 — M 61 F9 — 3.3 6.8 — 8.6 9.7 n/a 8.1 8.5 S

Chantrell Creek [Public] ESL (%): 10.7 Special needs (%): 3.8 Actual rating vs predicted based on parents’ avg. inc. of $114,800: 1.1 Rank: Academic Performance 2005 2006 2007 Gr 4 avg score: Reading -0.12 0.21 -0.01 Writing 563 506 534 Numeracy -0.03 0.33 0.23 Gr 7 avg score: Reading 0.19 0.25 0.27 Writing 516 515 561 Numeracy 0.30 0.75 1.06 Gr 7 gender gap: Reading F 0.39 F 0.18 F 0.33 Numeracy M 0.19 F 0.08 M 0.19 Below expectations (%) 14.9 6.9 9.8 Tests not written (%) n/a 2.2 3.5 Overall rating out of 10 6.3 8.3 8.1

Gr 4 Enrollment: 42 French Imm (%): 0.0 2008-09 Last 5 Years 54/876 137/795 2008 2009 Trend 517 559 S 542 609 — 540 568 S 512 554 — 526 622 — 552 606 — F9 F 56 — F 21 F 15 — 14.3 5.4 — 10.6 7.1 n/a 7.2 8.7 —

Ocean Cliff [Public] ESL (%): 2.0 Special needs (%): 2.3 Actual rating vs predicted based on parents’ avg. inc. of $101,300: -0.2 Rank: Academic Performance 2005 2006 2007 Gr 4 avg score: Reading 0.50 0.56 0.33 Writing 570 568 597 Numeracy 0.33 0.14 0.21 Gr 7 avg score: Reading 0.41 0.23 0.41 Writing 530 550 596 Numeracy 0.76 0.53 0.57 Gr 7 gender gap: Reading F 0.41 F 0.23 F 0.46 Numeracy F 0.15 F 0.09 M 0.33 Below expectations (%) 6.8 9.0 3.2 Tests not written (%) n/a 1.9 0.0 Overall rating out of 10 8.2 8.6 9.0

Gr 4 Enrollment: 35 French Imm (%): 0.0 2008-09 Last 5 Years 250/876 78/795 2008 2009 Trend 543 511 — 546 515 — 522 455 — 560 535 — 638 582 — 528 516 T F 49 M 10 — M 11 M 10 — 6.9 18.9 — 1.4 0.9 n/a 8.1 7.0 —

Southridge [Independent] ESL (%): 0.0 Special needs (%): n/a Actual rating vs predicted based on parents’ avg. inc. of $106,200: 2.6 Rank: Academic Performance 2005 2006 2007 Gr 4 avg score: Reading 0.87 0.67 0.42 Writing 669 587 572 Numeracy 1.00 0.70 0.79 Gr 7 avg score: Reading 0.72 0.84 0.86 Writing 553 566 587 Numeracy 1.00 0.88 1.38 Gr 7 gender gap: Reading F 0.62 F 0.06 F 0.27 Numeracy F 0.33 M 0.59 F 0.24 Below expectations (%) 2.4 1.5 3.0 Tests not written (%) n/a 0.0 0.0 Overall rating out of 10 9.7 10.0 10.0

Gr 4 Enrollment: 44 French Imm (%): n/a 2008-09 Last 5 Years 1/876 7/795 2008 2009 Trend 596 626 — 616 768 — 616 633 — 589 584 — 766 773 S 611 557 — M4 M3 — M 40 M 16 — 1.2 0.4 — 0.0 1.5 n/a 10.0 10.0 S

Crescent Park [Public] ESL (%): 2.8 Special needs (%): 8.4 Actual rating vs predicted based on parents’ avg. inc. of $110,100: -1.0 Rank: Academic Performance 2005 2006 2007 Gr 4 avg score: Reading 0.35 0.39 0.10 Writing 538 516 500 Numeracy 0.09 0.82 0.18 Gr 7 avg score: Reading 0.30 -0.02 0.03 Writing 581 524 574 Numeracy 0.20 -0.14 -0.19 Gr 7 gender gap: Reading F 0.10 F 0.36 F 0.34 Numeracy M 0.21 F 0.06 M 0.21 Below expectations (%) 8.0 15.4 15.9 Tests not written (%) n/a 2.7 5.4 Overall rating out of 10 7.9 7.2 6.7

Gr 4 Enrollment: 44 French Imm (%): 18.9 2008-09 Last 5 Years 341/876 216/795 2008 2009 Trend 506 537 — 523 481 T 513 512 — 527 555 — 528 454 T 487 494 — F3 F 44 — M 32 M 32 — 11.8 15.0 — 6.8 5.3 n/a 7.0 6.5 —

Pacific Heights [Public] ESL (%): 7.0 Special needs (%): 7.4 Actual rating vs predicted based on parents’ avg. inc. of $ n/a: n/a Rank: Academic Performance 2005 2006 2007 Gr 4 avg score: Reading n/a n/a n/a Writing n/a n/a n/a Numeracy n/a n/a n/a Gr 7 avg score: Reading n/a n/a n/a Writing n/a n/a n/a Numeracy n/a n/a n/a Gr 7 gender gap: Reading n/a n/a n/a Numeracy n/a n/a n/a Below expectations (%) n/a n/a n/a Tests not written (%) n/a n/a n/a Overall rating out of 10 n/a n/a n/a

Gr 4 Enrollment: 42 French Imm (%): 0.0 2008-09 Last 5 Years 716/876 n/a 2008 2009 Trend n/a 425 n/a n/a 409 n/a n/a 403 n/a n/a 502 n/a n/a 477 n/a n/a 503 n/a n/a F 67 n/a n/a F 3 n/a n/a 28.4 n/a n/a 2.1 n/a n/a 4.3 n/a

Star Of The Sea [Independent] ESL (%): 0.0 Special needs (%): n/a Actual rating vs predicted based on parents’ avg. inc. of $106,800: 2.3 Rank: Academic Performance 2005 2006 2007 Gr 4 avg score: Reading 0.40 0.31 -0.02 Writing 555 536 527 Numeracy 0.14 -0.02 0.17 Gr 7 avg score: Reading 0.56 0.26 0.11 Writing 533 603 575 Numeracy -0.03 0.18 0.12 Gr 7 gender gap: Reading F 0.45 F 0.06 M 0.06 Numeracy M 0.04 M 0.08 M 0.45 Below expectations (%) 9.4 12.1 10.6 Tests not written (%) n/a 0.4 3.4 Overall rating out of 10 7.5 8.2 7.4

Gr 4 Enrollment: 39 French Imm (%): n/a 2008-09 Last 5 Years 24/876 86/795 2008 2009 Trend 476 527 — 618 726 — 525 559 S 556 585 — 772 811 S 555 542 S F 79 F 21 — F 37 F 13 — 8.3 4.4 S 0.0 1.4 n/a 7.9 9.7 —

H T Thrift [Public] ESL (%): 20.1 Special needs (%): 10.3 Actual rating vs predicted based on parents’ avg. inc. of $67,800: 0.2 Rank: Academic Performance 2005 2006 2007 Gr 4 avg score: Reading 0.31 0.22 0.25 Writing 562 506 578 Numeracy 0.56 0.09 0.26 Gr 7 avg score: Reading 0.16 -0.18 -0.04 Writing 543 489 517 Numeracy 0.52 0.29 0.43 Gr 7 gender gap: Reading F 0.48 F 0.11 F 0.21 Numeracy M 0.16 M 0.14 M 0.74 Below expectations (%) 8.8 19.5 13.7 Tests not written (%) n/a 6.9 1.1 Overall rating out of 10 7.7 6.3 6.9

Gr 4 Enrollment: 24 French Imm (%): 0.0 2008-09 Last 5 Years 376/876 281/795 2008 2009 Trend 462 504 — 539 556 — 455 503 — 499 463 — 577 547 — 529 515 — M 31 F 11 — M 28 F 39 — 13.8 18.3 — 1.3 8.9 n/a 6.6 6.3 —

Peace Arch [Public] ESL (%): 0.8 Special needs (%): 5.1 Actual rating vs predicted based on parents’ avg. inc. of $87,000: -0.6 Rank: Academic Performance 2005 2006 2007 Gr 4 avg score: Reading 0.41 0.42 -0.21 Writing 597 525 546 Numeracy 0.23 0.35 -0.15 Gr 7 avg score: Reading 0.28 0.05 0.08 Writing 524 521 549 Numeracy 0.14 0.09 -0.03 Gr 7 gender gap: Reading F 0.16 F 0.36 F 0.36 Numeracy F 0.14 M 0.14 M 0.28 Below expectations (%) 10.9 12.8 12.8 Tests not written (%) n/a 3.5 1.3 Overall rating out of 10 7.7 7.2 6.9

Gr 4 Enrollment: 62 French Imm (%): 69.7 2008-09 Last 5 Years 402/876 295/795 2008 2009 Trend 453 461 T 519 533 T 445 429 T 492 527 — 546 535 — 454 466 — M7 M1 — F 14 M8 — 23.4 23.2 T 2.5 3.4 n/a 5.7 6.1 T

Sunnyside [Public] ESL (%): 16.4 Special needs (%): 6.2 Actual rating vs predicted based on parents’ avg. inc. of $68,100: -0.7 Rank: Academic Performance 2005 2006 2007 Gr 4 avg score: Reading -0.19 0.19 -0.09 Writing 514 506 510 Numeracy -0.36 0.05 -0.10 Gr 7 avg score: Reading 0.04 0.17 -0.39 Writing 552 511 516 Numeracy 0.19 -0.13 -0.23 Gr 7 gender gap: Reading F 0.18 F 0.62 F 0.69 Numeracy M 0.29 E M 0.06 Below expectations (%) 14.3 13.5 21.1 Tests not written (%) n/a 0.0 6.6 Overall rating out of 10 6.1 6.6 5.2

Gr 4 Enrollment: 24 French Imm (%): 0.0 2008-09 Last 5 Years 530/876 530/795 2008 2009 Trend 428 485 — 530 519 — 423 438 — 439 529 — 451 586 — 469 474 — F4 M 40 — F 43 M 88 — 30.1 20.5 — 3.1 3.7 n/a 4.2 5.4 —

Jessie Lee [Public] ESL (%): 5.3 Special needs (%): 15.1 Actual rating vs predicted based on parents’ avg. inc. of $64,400: -1.0 Rank: Academic Performance 2005 2006 2007 Gr 4 avg score: Reading -0.21 -0.03 -0.17 Writing 524 515 528 Numeracy -0.11 -0.18 -0.09 Gr 7 avg score: Reading 0.04 -0.05 -0.29 Writing 553 491 501 Numeracy -0.48 -0.06 -0.42 Gr 7 gender gap: Reading F 0.19 F 0.31 M 0.21 Numeracy M 0.15 M 0.16 M 0.21 Below expectations (%) 17.4 15.4 21.5 Tests not written (%) n/a 6.3 5.0 Overall rating out of 10 5.8 5.9 5.6

Gr 4 Enrollment: 30 French Imm (%): 0.0 2008-09 Last 5 Years 599/876 560/795 2008 2009 Trend 434 486 — 478 513 — 480 446 — 488 487 — 439 465 T 471 438 — M 14 F 31 — M 54 F 11 — 31.3 27.4 — 4.2 11.3 n/a 4.3 5.0 —

Ray Shepherd [Public] ESL (%): 8.6 Special needs (%): 6.8 Actual rating vs predicted based on parents’ avg. inc. of $83,000: -0.2 Rank: Academic Performance 2005 2006 2007 Gr 4 avg score: Reading 0.48 0.26 -0.10 Writing 585 600 577 Numeracy 0.26 0.17 -0.33 Gr 7 avg score: Reading 0.12 0.31 -0.04 Writing 590 575 527 Numeracy -0.05 0.20 -0.14 Gr 7 gender gap: Reading M 0.39 M 0.20 F 0.24 Numeracy M 0.99 M 0.17 F 0.06 Below expectations (%) 7.8 6.7 16.9 Tests not written (%) n/a 11.5 6.7 Overall rating out of 10 6.9 8.4 6.7

Gr 4 Enrollment: 40 French Imm (%): 0.0 2008-09 Last 5 Years 361/876 216/795 2008 2009 Trend 452 508 — 530 569 — 509 495 — 518 492 — 603 613 — 511 502 — F8 F 90 — F9 M 18 — 14.3 12.3 — 8.3 6.3 n/a 6.9 6.4 —

White Rock [Public] ESL (%): 5.1 Special needs (%): 7.9 Actual rating vs predicted based on parents’ avg. inc. of $76,400: 0.6 Rank: Academic Performance 2005 2006 2007 Gr 4 avg score: Reading 0.55 0.13 -0.17 Writing 583 555 528 Numeracy 0.14 0.09 -0.35 Gr 7 avg score: Reading 0.43 0.25 0.27 Writing 561 550 596 Numeracy 0.05 0.02 0.13 Gr 7 gender gap: Reading F 0.44 F 0.49 F 0.38 Numeracy F 0.24 F 0.06 M 0.19 Below expectations (%) 9.6 11.9 12.5 Tests not written (%) n/a 1.5 6.3 Overall rating out of 10 7.6 7.5 7.0

Gr 4 Enrollment: 53 French Imm (%): 11.7 2008-09 Last 5 Years 250/876 240/795 2008 2009 Trend 472 500 — 535 594 — 445 482 — 508 533 — 531 619 — 457 501 — F9 F5 S F4 M 65 — 22.1 11.4 — 7.2 11.9 n/a 6.0 7.0 —

Laronde [Public] ESL (%): 2.7 Special needs (%): 3.1 Actual rating vs predicted based on parents’ avg. inc. of $104,400: -0.1 Rank: Academic Performance 2005 2006 2007 Gr 4 avg score: Reading 0.24 0.37 0.08 Writing 547 513 522 Numeracy 0.17 0.18 0.00 Gr 7 avg score: Reading 0.48 0.10 0.16 Writing 550 507 521 Numeracy 0.72 0.17 0.34 Gr 7 gender gap: Reading F 0.26 F 0.40 F 0.13 Numeracy F 0.24 M 0.02 F 0.08 Below expectations (%) 6.9 11.3 14.2 Tests not written (%) n/a 2.2 0.6 Overall rating out of 10 8.0 7.3 7.5

Gr 4 Enrollment: 60 French Imm (%): 71.3 2008-09 Last 5 Years 219/876 178/795 2008 2009 Trend 495 525 — 641 581 — 489 509 — 489 510 — 535 482 T 473 497 — F 25 M3 — M6 F 10 — 19.0 14.2 — 5.2 4.8 n/a 6.6 7.2 —

Semiahmoo Trail [Public] ESL (%): 5.4 Special needs (%): 5.4 Actual rating vs predicted based on parents’ avg. inc. of $178,500: -3.5 Rank: Academic Performance 2005 2006 2007 Gr 4 avg score: Reading 0.03 -0.13 -0.06 Writing 604 494 542 Numeracy 0.07 -0.03 0.33 Gr 7 avg score: Reading -0.28 -0.11 -0.19 Writing 577 521 530 Numeracy -0.20 -0.01 -0.01 Gr 7 gender gap: Reading F 0.42 M 0.25 F 0.46 Numeracy M 0.37 M 0.42 M 0.22 Below expectations (%) 16.6 14.8 19.4 Tests not written (%) n/a 2.2 4.2 Overall rating out of 10 6.1 5.9 6.3

Gr 4 Enrollment: 49 French Imm (%): 0.0 2008-09 Last 5 Years 386/876 397/795 2008 2009 Trend 492 472 — 544 545 — 501 460 — 495 505 S 512 565 — 517 494 S F 28 F 56 — M 49 F3 — 15.4 15.9 — 0.0 5.3 n/a 6.3 6.2 S

White Rock Christian [Independent] ESL (%): 0.0 Special needs (%): n/a Actual rating vs predicted based on parents’ avg. inc. of $117,400: 0.8 Rank: Academic Performance 2005 2006 2007 Gr 4 avg score: Reading 0.53 0.12 0.07 Writing 583 517 573 Numeracy 0.33 -0.29 0.07 Gr 7 avg score: Reading 0.55 0.40 0.41 Writing 590 499 528 Numeracy 0.69 0.45 0.29 Gr 7 gender gap: Reading F 0.46 M 0.31 F 0.04 Numeracy F 0.04 M 0.50 M 0.42 Below expectations (%) 3.3 10.2 6.7 Tests not written (%) n/a 0.7 0.0 Overall rating out of 10 9.1 6.8 8.2

Gr 4 Enrollment: 22 French Imm (%): n/a 2008-09 Last 5 Years 63/876 137/795 2008 2009 Trend 506 509 — 225 746 — 489 556 — 558 518 — 707 694 — 561 531 — M 26 M3 — M 51 M 44 — 22.6 8.0 — 0.0 3.6 n/a 6.1 8.5 —

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would also be subject to approval from the province. Surrey has approved a plan for Mayor Dianne Watts said she a hotel and convention centre in was pleased to be able South Surrey. to support the develThe rezoning also opment. makes way for a “The city is very casino, but final short of convention approvals would be space and hotels, and part of another public that’s something that editorial@peacearchnews.com process and separate we absolutely need in council vote. this city,” Watts said. Builder Bob Cheema said TuesIt’s a boulevard, by George day he’ll begin work “in the next couple of months” on a project at King George Highway is getting 8 Avenue and 168 Street, which the slightest of reprieves. includes a major 200-suite hotel While it and a trio of north and 800-seat convention centre. Surrey roads had their monikers The $180-million development officially changed as of Sunday, may eventually include a casino, the George will keep its old name but that portion of the project posted until after the 2010 Games.

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Q Hall’s Prairie, Rosemary Heights, East Kensington and the Crescent Park Annex are not included, as they did not have the required 15 students in each age category taking the test.

City transportation staff Olympic quest say they don’t want to risk Last weekend’s Surrey confusing international Quest adventure chaltravellers that might lenge helped push the be making their way to city’s 2010 Challenge for Olympic festivities at HolChildren initiative over land Park (at King George the $100,000 mark. Highway and 100 Avenue). The family event was After the Games, it will held Saturday at South be called King George Surrey Athletic Park, Boulevard. and saw 220 participants As of Jan. 31, East Whalcomplete a series of ley Ring Road became Boaz Joseph photo Olympic-themed tasks Whalley Boulevard, Quest teammates weave Chris Tourchin through web. and obstacles. West Whalley Ring Road Teams collected pledges, with proceeds became University Drive, to the correct address until Jan. going to Right to Play, as well as and 135 Street, within City Centre 31, 2011. Where possible, old after-school programs. Olympians is City Parkway. street signs will remain below the Kyle Shewfelt, Adam Kreek and Canada Post will continue to new signage for the 12-month Carrie Marshall took part. redirect mail with the old names transition period.

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‘Significant interest’ from bidders from page 1 councillors who indicated they were not in favour of the RFQ. “I don’t like the feeling that our employees are sitting there thinking their jobs are on the line when we have no intention of doing that,” she said, adding the process was also wasteful of staff time. In response to a question from Mayor Catherine Ferguson, director of operations David Pol-

lock told council that the RFQ had been issued and was due to close Tuesday. “We have received significant interest,” he said. Ferguson had argued in favour of continuing the RFQ process. “We should look at all our options,” she said. But Sinclair argued that most council members were not in favour of contracting out the city’s residential and commercial

solid waste collection services, currently handled by city staff. “If this had been part of our core-services review, I might agree,” she said. “But it arose on the spur of the moment in a finance committee meeting.” McLean, who earlier argued the matter pertained to personnel issues and should be discussed in camera, said after the meeting that those opposed to the RFQ would still be able to rescind it.

Watts dismisses political motives from page 1 A technical working group with TransLink and transportation ministry staff has been examining potential reforms to TransLink that were suggested in a report from the province’s comptroller general in November. Watts was unable to point to significant progress so far in resolving questions over Trans-

Link’s future finances. “We need a vision for the future,” Watts said, adding all three levels of government must come together around a new plan if Metro Vancouver is to absorb another million residents over the next two decades. Cities need certainty TransLink can build new lines or else they can’t make appropriate land-use

decisions, she said. Watts dismissed speculation she is clearing her agenda for a run at the leadership of the B.C. Liberals, if the premier steps down. “No, no, no,” she said. “We’re building a new downtown core, we’re dealing with densifying our town centres and making sure they’re livable and workable.”

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‘He’s going to shoot me’ White Rock RCMP Const. Janelle Shoihet said several witReports of a young woman nesses reported a Caucasian yelling, ‘call 911, call woman running east ❝There’s no 911... he’s going to along Marine Drive shoot me,’ sent police indication that she screaming for help racing to the 15900- would’ve been hurt, around 5 a.m. Jan. block of Marine 27. but we’d still like to One reported seeDrive last week. talk to her.❞ But when officers ing an intoxicated arrived, all they found Const. Janelle Shoihet female arguing with was a discarded pair a male on the footRCMP of high heels on the bridge. footbridge leading Despite extensive to the Semiahmoo First Nation foot patrols of the beach and railreserve. way tracks, and neighbourhood Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter

inquiries by both South Surrey and White Rock officers, police were not able to locate or identify the young woman. Shoihet said officers found no evidence anyone had been injured. However, they would still like to know exactly what happened. “There’s no indication that she would’ve been hurt, but we’d still like to talk to her... to make sure she is OK,” Shoihet said. Anyone with information is asked to contact Cpl. Cate Dickman at 604-531-5527.

Coleridge pays debt to White Rock he did not know the source of a pre-election email which described his opponents as a “real Former White Rock councillor James estate slate.” Coleridge has paid his debt to the city. One of those opponents, former councilMayor Catherine Ferguson announced lor Matt Todd, challenged Coleridge’s eleclast week that Coleridge had paid the tion, and the court subsequently heard the $48,329.53 in costs, stipulated as part of email had been sent by Coleridge’s wife. the B.C. Supreme Court decision overturnColeridge claimed he had denied knowing ing his re-election in 2008. who sent the email because he wanted to “We were notified by the city lawyer that protect his wife, who was pregnant at the it had been received, and I understand it time. has since been deposited,” Ferguson told The bill to Coleridge included $20,000 James Coleridge the Peace Arch News. to cover the cost of a byelection to fill his “We’re happy to have the taxpayers’ money former councillor seat, plus $28,329.53 in other costs to the back, and the situation is resolved – to the city, including Todd’s legal costs (estimated point it can be,” she said. at $17,000). The court ordered Coleridge to pay costs after it Coleridge has not returned a request for comfound he had lied to taxpayers when he claimed ment. Alex Browne Staff Reporter

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Greed driving up housing costs survey of housing affordability in 272 cities around the globe has shown that Vancouver area housing is “severely unaffordable.” This isn’t news to people who have bought a home in recent years. They know just how much their monthly payments are, and if it weren’t for record low interest rates, many of them would be renters, not owners. Housing prices in Langley aren’t quite as bad as they are in the City of Vancouver, but they aren’t that far behind either. Prices throughout the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley are high, and there are very few bargains out there. It used to be that homes in the Fraser Valley, starting in Surrey and moving east, were priced a fair bit lower than those in Vancouver, but that has changed in recent years. The price differential isn’t as glaring as it used to be. Given the very expensive housing prices here, what have local or provincial governments done to ease this affordability crisis? Nothing. The provincial government already collects a whopping amount through the property purchase tax, which is one per cent on the first $200,000 of the sale price and two per cent above that. As of July 1, it will be collecting another seven per cent from its portion of the HST on housing – a tax currently not levied on new homes. While a tax rebate will effectively eliminate the tax on homes under $525,000, many buyers of new homes will be paying far more tax – on top of high housing prices. Local governments aren’t any better. They consistently raise the development cost charges on urban developments, which are paid by buyers‚ not by developers, as some municipal politicians seem to think. The developers pass the cost on to the buyers. DCCs are a key factor in the high cost of a serviced building site. Local govermnments also have been raising property taxes by about five per cent annually, and show no sign of easing off on this annual increase, which is well above inflation and considerably more than many first-time home buyers can afford. The survey showed that it takes 9.3 years of income to buy a home in Vancouver, compared with three years’ worth in previous generations. Part of that is the allure of the area – but the role played by governments in boosting housing prices should not be underestimated.

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Debunking the Wally Buono school of medicine

Kendall addressed the most popular ICTORIA – The afternoon conspiracy theory among the poorly public health clinic was already informed public: WHO was in cahoots doing a steady business when I with “Big Pharma” (in Canada’s case, arrived on a recent weekday around 3 p.m. to get my H1N1 influenza vaccine contractor Glaxo Smith vaccination. Klein) to exaggerate the danger Tom Fletcher of H1N1 and cash in. With H1N1-related headlines Kendall noted the 2009 and hospital admissions dwindling almost to none, I was pandemic turned out to be surprised to see the continued similar to the 1957 and 1968 influenza peaks, rather than the demand for the shot, including deadly 1918 “Spanish flu” that families with pre-school killed 20 million people. children lining up with me. One of the unusual things We know that now. We did not about the latest version of this know it when H1N1 came out of Mexico last April and raced ever-evolving disease is its preference for younger people, around the world. How poorly informed is the and there was considerable urgency last fall to get pregnant public? A classic illustration was women and children protected provided Nov. 3 by B.C. Lions coach Wally Buono. At that point, the along with the chronically ill. Since then it’s become clear that H1N1 city media were getting bored with the modest H1N1 body count and seized on influenza or “swine flu” has swept over North America faster than expected, and the fact that some sports teams tried to get shots ahead of priority risk groups. – in its current mutation – it’s milder No one in the sporting media batted an than was feared. eye when Buono assured them that no, TV typically over-hyped the danger when the World Health Organization the Lions hadn’t scooped any vaccine. declared it a “pandemic,” and now The team tried to get some of the antiviral drug Tamiflu to treat anyone who armchair experts use 20-20 hindsight to might get sick, but was told healthy pro call it an overreaction that B.C. ordered athletes weren’t eligible for that either. shots for all four million residents. At a wrap-up briefing last week, a We just take other measures, Buono weary provincial health officer Dr. Perry explained, such as to “educate the

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96 responding players” on not sharing water bottles. It’s the same to control “regular flu,” you know, diarrhea and vomiting. Memo to coach Buono and sports reporters: Diarrhea and vomiting are signature symptoms of gastroenteritis, an unrelated group of viral infections that is commonly and misleadingly referred to as “stomach flu.” These viral infections tend to be shortlived, leading to the equally inaccurate popular term “24-hour flu.” (Employers will also be familiar with “Monday morning flu” and “26-ounce flu.”) “Regular” seasonal influenza, like H1N1, is primarily a respiratory illness. It kills hundreds of frail people every winter. Until you comprehend this basic distinction, please don’t attempt to “educate” anyone else. I wonder if some folks even grasp the difference between a germ and a virus. This applies particularly to people who spend their research time on conspiracy theories. Essentially, this version of H1N1 turned out to be a giant fire drill for mass immunization. Here are some of its achievements. It was the first time in history a vaccine was produced and delivered while a pandemic was still going on. Many people learned how to cough, sneeze and wash their hands properly. Calling in sick became more acceptable, at least for those who are genuinely sick. This vaccine might protect you when H1N1 comes back. And it will be back. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Our safety’s touch-and-go Editor: How long will it take for us to get it, and how many more will be killed or injured before we do? I walk a fair amount and have recently become interested in counting drivers who are talking on cellphones: last Sunday, seven in 30 minutes; Tuesday, eight in a twoblock walk on 152 Street. Today, an oncoming talking driver swerved straight at my car as he changed lanes without looking, and a tiny woman driving a huge SUV chatted away while we both turned left, fender-to-fender, into a lot. Recently a driver approached while I walked, a coffee cup in one hand and her phone held to her ear by the other. I wondered what she was using to steer. I wonder what the result might have been had someone pulled out in front of her. I watched as the driver of an enormous double gravel truck rounded a corner – shifting gears and steering – while holding a phone to his ear. Our car was rear-ended by a driver who was talking on a cellphone while simultaneously looking at a map. There were no skid marks. My wife still suffers neck pain from the crash and our perfectly good car, though repaired, was spoiled. Many of us still don’t even bother to wear seatbelts. How long is it going to take to break this fashion trend of talking, talking, talking while driving? Tom Peet, Surrey

Leave our fire services intact Editor: I am writing to express concern that White Rock is even considering closing down our firehall. Hopefully, our leaders will pay attention to the 80 per cent of people who responded “no” to a Peace Arch News poll asking if we thought fire and safety services should be contracted out to Surrey. I am sure this is a reflection of all residents in White Rock and Surrey, as well. We want our current level of fire and safety services maintained. We want to feel safe! What value are you putting on saving lives? Our fire and safety protectors provide a service which should not be taken away from us. Councillors and mayor, I ask you all to consider what our 21 fulltime and 20 volunteer firefighters provide to our residents: • The fastest response time in the Lower Mainland because our firehall is centrally located. • First responders to any type of emergency – which includes fire, medical, accidents, commercial and residential alarms. • Trained for any type of disaster. • Role models for our children. • Volunteers – including educating our children about home-fire

protection, Christmas tree chipping to raise money for the burn unit, pancake breakfast for the Olympics and many, many more. • Provide a food program for White Rock and Peace Arch elementary children in need. They purchase and deliver food, on their own time. • They are our protectors, along with the police department, during any community event. This year, as noted in a Peace Arch News article, they are training to rides bikes relay-style across Canada raising money for Variety Club, the children’s charity, in September. This is a big sacrifice for these guys. How many other fire departments work so strongly as a team to serve a higher purpose? White Rock has one of the largest percentages of elderly people who need to have immediate emergency response. Waiting another couple of minutes while Surrey firehalls

are called can mean life or death. Please don’t take that away from our elderly population. If our fire and safety service is contracted to Surrey, we residents of White Rock would lose any say in future decisions regarding our fire and safety protection. There would be no going back. The firehall and equipment would be sold. We would be the only city in Canada to contract out its fire service. And, residents of Surrey, if you don’t think this will affect you, those of you living in the Peninsula will have longer response times while the Surrey firefighters are on call to White Rock residents. Why is White Rock council not providing us with information about their intentions to provide us with protection? The residents voted for these people trusting they would keep us informed about financial and public-safety issues

before making decisions. Hey, I have a wild idea. Why not spend some time amalgamating all residents in the Peninsula into White Rock, and expand our tax base that way? Myra Merkal, White Rock

‘Party’ money better spent An open letter to City of Surrey. Re: Surrey staff may go to Haiti, Jan. 22. I think I might have a better idea. Take the $3.5 million you were putting aside for a “party,” and send it to the needy. This most certainly would be useful and appreciated by the many unfortunate victims. C. Schlaphoff, Surrey

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Protesters at Surrey Provincial Court in December weren’t rallying just on behalf of motorcyclists, letter-writers say.

It’s about justice, not motorcycles Editor: Last week, I went to the Surrey courthouse where I attended the arraignment of RCMP Cpl. Monty Robinson, who is charged with obstruction of justice. Robinson was involved in a motor-vehicle incident which caused the death of a young man by the name of Orion Hutchinson, who was riding his motorcycle at the time. The Delta police recommended Robinson be charged with drunk driving, as well as other charges. The Delta Police Department was overruled and the charges were reduced to obstruction of justice. His next appearance is set for Feb. 16, at 1:30 p.m. There are a large number of motorcycle enthusiasts who show up regularly for his arraignments, but the mistake being made by the public is that this trial has something to do with motorcycles. It does not. It has everything to do with justice being served properly. It is not about motorcycles, it is about justice. It could have been your child lying in the street – dying – and the person whose actions caused his death could be walking away. Please come out on Feb. 16 and join the gathering for justice. Roger Currie, White Rock Q In the case about to commence in the provincial courts in Surrey, it’s important to note that it’s not only the motorcycle fraternity that is incensed by the lack of justice handed out to the RCMP member involved in the death of a 21-year-old Delta motorcyclist. The general public, such as myself, are appalled and concerned there appears to be two levels or more of

jurisprudence levied upon the RCMP and other police personnel charged with an offence. We must not allow this to happen. You have to ask yourself, how is it possible for the Crown to sit idly by for approximately a year deciding on how and what to charge an RCMP member who is accused of taking the life of this young man. Incidentally, my most sincere condolences go out to the family and loved ones of this young man. The Delta police recommended the more serious charges of “impaired driving causing death” and “dangerous driving causing death.” We have to be thankful that there are at least some honest police in this province that have the backbone of calling a spade a spade with the charges they recommended. That recommendation was not brought forth by the Crown prosecutor. We have to ask, why not? Some time ago, the solicitor general requested that an accused’s case be brought back before the Crown simply because the young accused smiled in an elevator while exiting a courthouse after being sentenced. This scenario was evidenced on the evening news. Surely, the current solicitor general of this province can see fit to demand a review of the charges surrounding this case, as no doubt there was a miscarriage of justice at this stage of the proceedings. I, for one, am asking the solicitor general to review these charges and this case with the view of revising the charges to the most serious level. I urge you all to do the same. A. White, Surrey

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Skin-care products pinched Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter

Police are on the lookout for some soft-skinned suspects in connection with a trio of recent shoplifting incidents in which Oil of Olay products were targeted. Const. Kenn Meglic said police were called to the Ocean Park Safeway around 12:30 p.m. Jan. 22 after store security chased two Caucasian males seen making off with about $600 worth of the skin care line. The males, who ran westward, eluded the guard; police patrols also failed to catch up with the pair. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s believed one of the two was also involved in a similar theft Jan. 15 from the nearby Pharmasave. In that incident, which occurred around 5:30 p.m., surveillance footage captures a male putting items from a store display

into his pockets and leaving. An estimated $500 worth of the moisturizers were taken. Meglic said South Surrey is not the only area being targeted. A similar crime was reported at the Newton Pharmasave last July. Judging by the quantity of salve taken, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s believed the thefts are fueled by demand. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Obviously, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a market for it. Somebody wants this stuff,â&#x20AC;? Meglic said. Anyone with information may contact police at 604-599-0502.

Serious injury avoided A security guard who confronted a break-and-enter suspect has his turban to thank for helping him avert potentially serious injury. The guard was patrolling a construction site in the 15700-block of Croydon Drive Jan. 24 when he witnessed a break-in to one

of the site trailers. When he confronted the male suspect, he was hit on the head with an unknown weapon, said Const. Kenn Meglic. The guardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s turban cushioned the blow, Meglic said. The incident took place around 8:30 p.m. Meglic said the suspect â&#x20AC;&#x201C; described as a Caucasian male in his early 20s â&#x20AC;&#x201C; gained access by cutting padlocks that had been used to secure the trailerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s windows. Similar tactics were used in trailer break-ins reported Jan. 25 and 26. Three trailers in the 15700block of Croydon were reported compromised on Jan. 25. Computers, cellphones and laptops were taken, Meglic said. Tools were the focus of the Jan. 23 break-in, which occurred in the 15300-block of Croydon. Anyone with information on any of the incidents may contact police at 604-599-0502.

New grocery store opens its doors The Peninsulaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newest grocery store opens today (Wednesday), with a grand opening ribboncutting ceremony. Thrifty Foods Morgan Crossing, located at 102-15745 Croydon Dr. in South Surrey, will welcome its first customers at 10 a.m. The 35,000 sq.-ft. store includes a deli with a wood-stone pizza

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Five-year sentence for smuggler A Washington man caught at the Peace Arch border with 60 pounds of BZP – a drug similar to ecstasy – has been sentenced to five years in prison. According to details from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Mercer Island resident James Deshawn Riggins was arrested April 27, 2009, after U.S. inspectors found the drugs in a hidden compartment in a 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche. Riggins initially claimed no knowledge

of the drugs, however, investigation revealed a “prolific and longterm drug smuggling conspiracy,” a news release states. According to the district attorney’s office, records indicate Riggins had been on the radar of Canadian law enforcement for more than a year, and that police here had followed the 28-yearold from the border to a drug suspect’s home in Vancouver on multiple occasions. Riggins was even

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pills in the secret compartment, which had to be accessed by hydraulic arms and a special code. At sentencing, assistant U.S. attorney Matthew Diggs argued Riggins deserved a significant sentence, as he was not “an unknowing drug mule,” the attorney’s office states. According to the statement, Riggins told the court the scheme was not worth it, and

that he had become infatuated with a lifestyle that had him spending weekends in Las Vegas. “I had all the money, all the women, firstclass airline flights, but I still wasn’t happy,” he said. Judge Richard A. Jones Jan. 22 also handed Riggins a $15,000 fine and three years of supervised release. - Tracy Holmes

Beer lost in food fight A melee at an uptown fast-food restaurant ended without injury last month. However, the targets of the early morning attack were quite perturbed their case of beer was smashed in the process, police say. “The victims were more upset at the loss of beer than anything else,” said Const. Kenn Meglic. According to the police report, officers were called to the 1700-block 152 Street eatery just before 2:30 a.m. Jan. 10, after two 20-year-old men toting a case of beer were attacked by three other males as they were ordering food. A fist-fight ensued; the beer was the only casualty. A patron helped fend off the assailants, who fled prior to police arrival, Meglic said. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 604-599-0502. - Tracy Holmes

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Peninsula women battle the winter blues by delivering bags filled with orange goodies throughout community

Spreading some sunshine “The magic and enchantment from the old house is carried inside us, like an n the space of just a few hours, a inextinguishable flame.” warm glow was spread across the So Nolte-Painter decided the sunshine Peninsula last week. and friendliness of orange – a reminder It came in the form of orange bags in many ways of her birthplace – was to filled with sundry orange goodies and be the theme of her 2010. “a touch of the ludicrous” delivered at Spreading the orange was also a way to random by two women dressed in – you say a few thank-yous, she told Peace Arch guessed it – orange. News, and to show students she taught Audrey Nolte-Painter at Semiahmoo Secondary and Dorothy Beavington she practises what she ❝The magic and say the gesture was enchantment from the preached. about spreading warmth, “I spoke to them so often old house is carried enthusiasm, sunshine about acts of kindness,” and compassion; about inside us, like an she explained. shaking the blues that inextinguishable flame.❞ When Nolte-Painter many feel this time of mentioned her plan at Susan Strangway year and launching a a drumming circle that brighter 2010. Beavington also attends, They hope people will pay it forward the day of giving was born. with other random acts of kindness. The pair, who share a strong social “We want it to have a ripple effect, like conscience and a passion for writing, the sunshine going out,” Beavington, a carried out their plan on Jan. 25, long-time Peninsula delivering the orange resident, said. bags both to preThe idea was inspired determined recipients by White Rock resident and random Susan Strangway’s strangers. well-known New Items in the bags – Orleans-style house on from candles to socks West Beach. to feathered earrings The orange-trimmed to goldfish crackers building – demolished – shared only one last year – was “a piece theme: they were of sunshine... planted orange. on Marine Drive for Nolte-Painter said us all to enjoy,” Nolteshe was touched by Painter wrote last fall how much the gesture in a letter to the Peace touched others. Arch News thanking “Most of them Strangway. cried. They smiled, Nolte-Painter, who but they cried, moved to B.C. from because it was just South Africa with her such a nice thing that family 12 years ago, happened,” she said. was thrilled when There are no plans Strangway replied in kind, saying she to repeat the day, however, reflecting on planned to rebuild. the day, both women, say it has potential “I am continuing with my brightto be so much more. orange palette, despite the loud opinions “It somehow strikes a chord,” of the ‘taste police,’” Strangway wrote. Beavington said.

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Semiahmoo Peninsula native Scott Nicoll has been re-elected chair of Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s board of governors. Calling all hikers Nicoll, a partner with White Rock Leisure the firm Hamilton Services will host a Duncan Armstrong information meeting and Stewart LLP, was in March for those first appointed to the interested in hiking the board in 2006. He was West Coast Trail. re-elected Jan. 20. The trail, established Nicoll in 1907, has been stretches practising along 75 law in B.C. kilometres since 1994, of beach and focusing forest on the primarily southwest on coast of editorial@peacearchnews.com Vancouver business litigation Island. and risk management. The WRLS trip is scheduled for early His new term on the August, and will be KPU board ends July lead by experienced 31, 2012. outdoor guides and is Elected as vice-chair limited to eight hikers. was Gord Schoberg, Early registration is who works as director advised, call 604-541of the environment,

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hen Ingrid Ericson’s eldest son as long as the patient makes the effort to stay Christian was a child, he was healthy after treatment. constantly ill, and doctors “If they stay with a healthy lifestyle, it struggled to figure out what was wrong. Melissa Smalley should be gone for life,” she said. “If they Desperate for answers, Ericson took start living a stressful life ... or drinking Christian to a naturopath in Oregon, lots, they might have to come back.” who ran a series of tests on the child Regardless of allergies or imbalances, and discovered he had major allergies, Ericson emphasized the importance including lactose intolerance and celiac of a healthy diet, free of processed disease. foods and sugar, especially for children “He put him on a strict diet with who she said are chronically ill and tons of supplements,” Ericson recalled. malnourished. “The kid changed – he became really “Although they may be overweight, healthy.” they’re still malnourished because Seeing the difference alternative they’re eating empty calories, and their medicine made in the health of her bodies can’t fight anything,” she said. child, Ericson became increasingly As for Christian – who is now 26 – interested in natural forms of healing. Ericson said he learned at an early age “That experience took me along the path of the effect a healthy diet can have on his health. studying allergies, health and diet, and how they “I’ve never seen anybody eat so healthy.” can impact your life,” she said. Fifteen years later, Ericson is a Registered Holistic Allergist, with a practice in White Rock Ingredients treating patients suffering from allergies and imbalances. 400 ml organic rye flour “What I do is I eliminate their symptoms,” 250 ml crushed wheat or rye (any crushed grain is Ericson explained. “A normal allergist will tell suitable) you, ‘you have an allergy to tomatoes, so you 200 ml graham flour should stop eating tomatoes.’ I would tell you, 250 ml wheat germ ‘you have an allergy to tomatoes, so I’m going to 100 ml syrup eliminate the symptoms and you can go home 600 ml organic whole wheat flour and eat tomatoes.’” 3 tsp. baking soda The process Ericson uses to eliminate allergy 2 tsp. baking powder symptoms is called Bioenergetic Intolerance 2 tsp. ground fennel seed Elimination, or more simply put, electric 2 tsp. ground anise acupuncture. It involves sending the frequency of whatever 1 1/2 tsp. salt the patient is allergic to through the body and 1 litre 1% buttermilk reprograming the cells so the frequency is Instructions recognized, eliminating the reaction. Mix all ingredients well. Pour into two 9-inch Ericson said the technology, which has only breadpans and bake at 392 degrees F for 1 1/2 hours. been around for eight years, is highly effective,

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lifestyles

Keep Moving

Olympic excitement hitting fever pitch T he Olympic Torch Relay is fast approaching “Facebook for Beginners.” Attend this workshop our community, and on Tuesday, Feb. 9 you and learn how to connect with your family and won’t want to miss the celebrations here in friends online and so much more. White Rock. Bring your laptop computer with This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. wireless capabilities. Pre-registration Sylvia Yee The torch relay kicks off shortly after 6 required – there are two classes, Feb. 9 a.m. in South Surrey and hits White Rock and 11. Call the White Rock Community about a half hour later, so bundle up and Centre at 604-541-2199 for more bring your Olympic spirit. information. Along the route, the community is Q Planning a holiday? Pull up a chair and encouraged to wear red, following the enjoy the trip. theme “Paint the Town Red,” for this Join Maggie Rodgers at the White Rock exciting day. Community Centre for two fabulous Join us at the White Rock Community travel presentations on Norway (Feb. 10) Centre afterward between 7:30 and and France (March 24 and 31). 11 a.m. for a community celebration Call the White Rock Community Centre including entertainment – six local at 604-541-2199 for more information and schools will be performing jazz and to register. choir pieces – Olympians and a pancake Q Let’s go south of the border. breakfast hosted by the White Rock Firefighters Join us for a day excursion on Monday, March 8 Charity. and spend the day exploring two of Washington Don’t forget to pick up your ballot and enter to State’s most popular shopping destinations - the win a ticket to an Olympic or Paralympic event. Seattle Premium Outlet Mall and Bellis Fair Mall. Draw date is Feb. 12 at the BIA-hosted opening The bus departs at 9 a.m. and returns at ceremonies party at White Rock Community approximately 7 p.m. Don’t forget your passport. Centre. Call the centre at 604-541-2231 to reserve a seat. Q For the love of dance, don’t miss this excursion Q What are you doing to reduce your risk and to the Sursaut Dance Company’s presentation of improve your driving? At Nightfall on Saturday, March 20 at the Surrey Assess your driving skills and habits. Update Arts Centre. your knowledge of vehicle safety features and road At Nightfall is a subtle, gorgeous piece of regulations. The next Mature Drivers Workshop choreography about a shoemaker who discovers is Feb. 18, co-sponsored with White Rock a magical water forest. Beautiful imagery and Community Policing and BCAA. engaging characters create a magical world on Call Kent Street at 604-541-2231 to register. the main stage. Join us in our fabulous centreQ Did you know that the Kent Street Activity section seats. Departs at 12:40 p.m. and returns at Centre has a coffee shop? It serves homemade approximately 5 p.m. soups, sandwiches and fresh baked goods, Monday For more information or reservations call the to Friday 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Kent Street Activity Center at 604-541-2231. Why not swing by and enjoy lunch one day? Q Come and learn about one of the most popular Q Bring your dancing shoes and enjoy the music websites for social networking – Facebook. of Johnny Hsu tonight at Kent Street’s Wednesday The White Rock Community Centre is offering Night Dance. Doors open at 7 p.m. with social

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These include portions of 134 Street, 134A Street 136A Street, 137 Street and Hilton Road in the City Centre as shown in the illustrations. All affected properties addressed on these streets will receive a letter and marked maps showing the changes. The letter will explain the process set up by the City to ensure a smooth transition and steps that need to be taken by the property owners.

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â&#x2013; Watoto Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choir from Africa will perform at Windsor Square Shopping Centre, 1959 152 St., Feb. 3 at 11 a.m. The Watoto organization supports African children who have lost parents to AIDS and war. Parking limited. Spaces available across the street at Boston Pizza. Info, 604531-3344. â&#x2013; Semiahmoo Peninsula Seniors Planning Table meeting Feb. 3 at 1 p.m. at South Surrey Recreation Centre. â&#x2013; Bringing Together Mind and Body with Dr. Neil Tessler Feb. 10 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Choices Markets, 3248 King George Hwy. $5. Proceeds benefit a local charity. To register, call 604-541-3902.

Thursday

â&#x2013; Philosopherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CafĂŠ meets Feb. 11 at 11:30 a.m. at Abc Restaurant, 2160 King George Hwy. Join to discuss â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;What is common sense?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; with guest Trevor Phillips. Recommended donation is $2 or more. â&#x2013; Alzheimer Society of B.C. free telephone

workshop â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Activities to do with a Person with Dementia â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Feb. 25 from 7 to 8 p.m. Hear about activities and the benefits they have for people with Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and dementia. To register, visit www. caringvoice.com/telelearning.php or call 1-866396-2433. â&#x2013; BCAA Traffic Safety Foundation Mature Drivers Workshop, presented by White Rock RCMP Community Policing, Feb. 18 and March 18. Review your driving and learn practical tips. For information or to enroll, call White Rock Leisure Services, 604-541-2231.

Friday

â&#x2013; Seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Friday Friendship â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a time for lunch and fellowship with a program for seniors 55 and over â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Feb. 5 at White Rock Baptist Church. Crafts, 9:30 a.m.; $7-hot meal, noon; musical program, 1 p.m. The Celtic Gentlemen will perform, singing secular and gospel songs with a Celtic sound. â&#x2013; The Orphan Train, a special Haiti relief benefit performance, Feb. 5

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ens, hankies, doilies, napat 7 p.m. at First United Church, Centre Street and kins and small collectibles sought. Contact 604-531Buena Vista Avenue. $10 admission. Proceeds ben- 1850 or 604-535-3090. efit UNICEF and Oxfam. Saturday Info, 604-538-9793. â&#x2013; Heart and Stroke â&#x2013; White Rock Lioness Club Valentine Strawberry Foundation, Healthy Heart Presentation, Feb. 6 at 2 Tea Feb. p.m. at The 12 from 1 Pacifica to 3 p.m. Resort at White Retirement Rock Lawn Living, Bowling 2525 King Club, 1079 George Hwy. Dolphin St., Refreshments featuring door prizes. datebook@peacearchnews.com to follow. RSVP to 604Info, 604535-9194. 575-4855. â&#x2013; Book signing with Beth â&#x2013; Fraser Valley Estate Planning Council meeting Rowles Scott â&#x20AC;&#x201C; author of Pinch Me: A Long Walk March 19 at Eaglequest from the Prairies â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Feb. Golf Centre at Coyote 13 at Black Bond Books, Creek, 7778 152 St. Reg15562 24 Ave., from 1:30 to istration and networking 2:30 p.m. Proceeds from starts at 5:45 p.m.; dinner sales of the book will benis at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $50 efit the African Canadian for non-members. Info, Continuing Education 604-541-2690 or carey@ Society. 604-536-4444. careyvandenberg.com â&#x2013; White Rock Chamber â&#x2013; Peace Arch Hospital Music program Feb. 13 at Auxiliary Society KwatPacific Carlton, 15366 17 cha Group fundraiser Ave., at 7:30 p.m. EveryApril 16 from 10 a.m. to one welcome. Suggested 3 p.m. at First United Church. Donations of lindonation: $5.

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â&#x2013; Heritage Week Open House Feb. 20 from noon to 4 p.m. at Historic Stewart Farm, 13723 Crescent Rd. Recreate traditional Victorian sachets, bookmarks and cards using scented potpourri, ribbons and lace. Drop-in, by donation. â&#x2013; Peace Arch Hospital Auxiliary Society Kwatcha Group fundraiser April 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First United Church. Donations of linens, hankies, doilies, napkins and small collectibles sought. For more information, contact 604-531-1850 or 604-535-3090. â&#x2013; Hallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Prairie Elementary, 18035 8 Ave., annual Country Market May 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch and the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 125th anniversary celebration at 1 p.m. A lounge will be open to school alumni. For updates on the marketâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s events, join the Hallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Prairie Country Market group on Facebook. Vendors interested in participating can contact hcorrigan@hotmail. com or 604-531-0250.

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Monday

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Faith on the Semiahmoo Peninsula Bahá’i Faith “The peoples of the world, of whatever race or religion, derive their inspiration from one heavenly Source, and are the subjects of one God.”

604-940-4150

Devotions & Children’s Classes offered

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WHITE ROCK

Community Church

An Evangelical Free Church

South Fraser

UNITARIAN

Worship Services 9:15 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

Newton Senior’s Centre 13775 70th Ave., Surrey

Sunday School for Preschool thru Grade 6 and Nursery provided.

604-512-9032

Pastors Steve Doerksen, Dave Williaume Kevin Birnie, Youth Pastor

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Traditional Anglican

ST GEORGE THE MARTYR

Sundays - 1:30 p.m.

Corner 28th Ave. and 127th Street • 604 535-1166

1480 George St. • 604.275.7422

Minister: Rev. Bill Booth Music Director: David Proznick

Rev. Patricia Schwartzberg

Guest Minister Rev. Harry Steele ‘Our Struggle with Faith’

Service: 10:30 a.m. Religious Exploration for Children

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...seeking to honour God as we love our neighbour & touch the world.

BAPTIST CHURCH 2141 Cranley Drive 604-576-6504

1480 George St., White Rock B.C. Church Office: 604-536-9322 www.saint-johns.ca

February 5 11AM - 1PM

Rev. Joan McMurtry

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Sunday, February 7, 2010 10:30 am Service

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Sunday Services 11 am & 6 pm

ALL WELCOME!

A place where... Jesus is worshipped Love is celebrated God’s word shapes lives

Everyone is Welcome! Sundays 11 am

Rev. Betty McLagan preaching

MOUNT OLIVE LUTHERAN CHURCH

Worship & Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Pastor Peter Hanson

All Saints Community Church 12268 Beecher St. Crescent Beach • 604-209-5570

All welcome

Seaview Pentecostal Assembly SUNDAY SERVICES Morning service - 10:30 am

Kids Sunday School

Continuing the series on the Holy Spirit

Ages 2-5 & 5-12 year olds plus supervised nursery on Sunday mornings

14633-16th Ave., S. Surrey Phone: 604-536-7011 www.seaviewassembly.org Sr. Pastor Roman Kozak

Youth Pastor Dan Mack

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Reaching Out in Service!

2350 - 148 St., Surrey, B.C. Phone: 604-536-8527 Email: mountolive@telus.net

Pastor Rev. Peter Klenner

with Joan McMurtry Communion

A Ministry embracing our Community - all Welcome!

SUNNYSIDE UNITED 15639 - 24th Ave., 604 531-2979 Minister: Rev. Stuart Lyster Sunday ~ 10:00 a.m. Family Service & Godly Play for Children Music Director: Kathleen Anderson

St. Mark’s Anglican

12953 - 20th Ave., Ocean Park, South Surrey Phone 604-535-8841 www.stmarkbc.org The Rev. Craig Tanksley, SUNDAY SERVICES Rector 8:00 a.m. - Holy Communion BCP The Rev. Jonathan Blanchard, Associate Priest 10:00 a.m. - Eucharist Service 10 a.m. Sunday School & Nursery Youth Group Activities (see link www.stmarkbc.org)

WEDNESDAY SERVICES

10:00 a.m. - Holy Communion BCP

Sunnyside Community Centre 1845 - 154 St. South Surrey

LCC Afﬁliate

Pastor Norm Miller Ph. 604-576-1394

Anglican Church of the Holy Trinity 15115 Roper Avenue at Foster Street Phone: 604-531-0884 www.holytrinitywhiterock.org

Sunday Services The Reverend Neil Gray, Rector The Reverend Janice Lowell, Curate

8:00 a.m. Eucharist 10:00 a.m. Sung Eucharist Children’s Program & Nursery Thursdays - 10:30 a.m. Eucharist

The Anglican Church welcomes you!

FIRST UNITED 604-531-4850

We sing the old-fashioned Hymms and use the King James version in all services.

Independent, Fundamental Non-charismatic

Everyone Welcome www.crescentunitedchurch.com Centre St. & Buena Vista Ave.

Morning Worship & Kid’s Church at 10:00 a.m.

Phone: 604-531-2344 Fax: 604-531-2398 E-mail: wrbc@telus.net

Sunday Service 11 am

10:30am every Sunday Centennial Park, 14600 16th Ave., White Rock

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“Reclaiming Our Heritage”

15280 Pacific Ave., White Rock 604-531-2131 wrcconline.com • gap-youth.com

CRESCENT UNITED

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White Rock Lutheran Church Sunday Worship 10 am

(formerly White Rock Christian Fellowship)

2265 - 152 Street Surrey BC V4A 4P1 (604) 531-8301 www.lifechurchwr.com

Pastor: Jeff Young Sunday Morning - 10:00am Coffee nursery & children’s 10:30am Worship church provided get it live it give it Mandarin Worship 2:00 pm

Faith Hope Love Church 604-538-9250

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCHES ON THE

PENINSULA “A warm welcome to everyone”

Good Shepherd Church 2250 - 150 St., S. Surrey Star of the Sea Church 1153 Fir St., White Rock Holy Cross Church 12268 Beecher Ave., Crescent Beach

For Mass times and for further information for all these churches Please call 604-531-5739 or go to: www.starofthesea.bc.ca. STAR OF THE SEA CATHOLIC SCHOOL (K-Gr. 7) 15024 - 24th Avenue, South Surrey

“The Star’s 3Rs” Reverence, Respect, Responsibility”

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Wednesday, February 3, 2010 Peace Arch News

the scene …on the Semiahmoo Peninsula

7-10:30 p.m. Jim Black and the Star Captains, other performers, Fridays and Saturdays, Sideshows Westcoast Grill. Glen Pearson’s Thursday Night Jam, plus live entertainers Tuesdays from 8-12 p.m., The Sandpiper Pub. Jani Jacovac Wednesdays, Neil James Harnett Sundays from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. jazz, R&B, light rock and covers Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Washington Avenue Grill. Absolut Live showcasing jazz, folk and Latin music Wednesdays at 7 p.m., saxophonist Leo Dann, plus keyboards, first and third Sundays of each month, Beecher Street Cafe. ‘Open mic’ with singer/guitarist Mike Villeneuve 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, live performers Saturdays The Wired Monk (Crescent Beach).

Toller Cranston Lovers of the colourful, detailed and lyrical painting style of former Olympian skater and artist Toller Cranston are in for a treat as a new exhibit of his work opens this week at Jenkins Showler Gallery, 1539 Johnston Rd. A resident of Mexico for 20 years, Cranston, 60, features all new paintings in Fantasies on Canvas, which runs from Feb. 2 to 21 at the gallery. The exclusive show has been staged specifically in tribute to his Toller Cranston continuing painter relationship with Jenkins Showler, long one of his major gallery representatives. The artist uses such iconic Canadian winter activities as skating, skiing, snowshoeing and ice-fishing as the basis for typically baroque and multi-hued fantasias redolent of his love of history and clothing. For more information, call 604535-7445.

Jude Remedios The Community Arts Council of White Rock and District will present new paintings by White Rock artist Jude Remedios, Feb. 4-27 at the council’s gallery at Windsor Square (90 1959 152 St.). Born in Alberta, Remedios lived much of her life in California, prior to relocating to White Rock with her family in 2004. The self-schooled artist’s new work – while mostly vividly coloured abstracts – is based on extensive experience rendering still life, landscapes, portraits and figures in a wide range of styles from realistic to abstract, and painstaking analysis of the styles of a diverse group of masters ranging from Rembrandt to Rothko. The artist will be in attendance at the opening of the show, 7 p.m., Feb. 4. For more information, call 604-536-8333.

Kiwanis Festival Deadline for entries to the 11th annual Kiwanis Fraser Valley International Music Festival is Feb. 5. The festival will take place April 19 to May 28 in White Rock and Langley, offering classes for students of piano, strings, woodwinds, brass, voice, guitar, harp and speech arts. Sessions and workshops in original composition, and for chamber ensembles, choirs, orchestras, jazz and concert bandstand vocal jazz are also offered. Last year’s festival hosted a record 6,200 participants, including more than 130 choirs, orchestras and bands. The 2010 syllabus and further info is available online at www.kfv. ca or by calling 604-820-4413.

Exotique exhibit

Fantasy exhibit

Contributed photo

Former Olympian and painter Toller Cranston’s exhibit, Fantasies in Canvas – including this piece entitled Gentle Abduction – runs Feb. 2 to 21 at Jenkins Showler Gallery.

Orphan Train The Young People’s Theatre Company of Surrey presents The Orphan Train by Aurand Harris, running for three public performances only, Feb. 5 and 6. On Friday (Feb. 5, 7 p.m.) there will be a special Haiti Relief Benefit performance at First United Church, White Rock, 15385 Semiahmoo Ave. (proceeds to Unicef and Oxfam relief efforts, information: 604-538-9793). On Saturday (Feb. 6, 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.) regularly scheduled performances will take place at Surrey Arts Centre, 13750 88 Ave. The play revisits a little-known historic event: the real-life Orphan Train that left New York City on May 28, 1914, carrying children seeking homes – and new life opportunities – in the U.S. midwest. The student cast will bring to life the “moving, amusing and always tellingly human” story of nine orphans on the train. Tickets for the Surrey performances are available online at www.arts.surrey.ca or by calling the arts centre box office at 604501-5566.

Choral symphony Students of Sarona Mynhardt’s White Rock Children’s Choir groups, and her White Rock Christian Academy ensembles, will join forces as a 150-strong choir Feb. 7, 2 p.m. in a special afternoon pre-Olympics performance with the West Coast Symphony Orchestra at the Bell Performing Arts Centre (6250 144 St.). To honour the Winter Olympics,

the orchestra is presenting a family-friendly youth-oriented program, Music of the World, featuring the choir singing songs from Italy, China, Africa, France and Canada. Directed by WCSO principal conductor Bujar Llapaj, the concert will also feature emerging violin soloist Michelle Gao playing the haunting and exciting Tzigane by Maurice Ravel, and seven-year-old violin prodigy Jonathan Hao playing an Albanian dance piece. Also featured will be the Midsummer Night’s Dream music of Felix Mendelssohn and Rossini’s William Tell Overture. For more information, visit www.bellperformingartscentre. sd36.bc.ca

Mojo Mardi Gras It’s a Valentine’s celebration and a Louisiana party rolled into one when upbeat local favourites Mojo Zydeco return, Saturday, Feb. 13 to the Royal Canadian Legion Crescent Branch 240 (2643 128 St.) for their annual Mardi Gras Dance. Tickets are $15 in advance from the Legion, 604-535-1043.

Trad jazz White Rock Traditional Jazz Society’s regular schedule of 3-6 p.m. Sunday sessions are held at the Royal Canadian Legion Crescent Branch 240 (2643 128 St.), featuring house band Red Beans & Rice in rotation with other notable Dixieland bands from the Lower Mainland. Admission with membership ($15 annually) is $8, without membership, $10. For details, visit www.whiterocktradjazz.com.

Live venues Acoustic Groove Wednesday nights, Tap Urban Cafe (Rosemary Heights). Left Behind, featuring David Blair and David Anthony, weekends at Southpoint Pub. Benny’s Little Brother, Sundays, Acoustic Groove on Tuesdays, Black Forest Pub. David ‘Boxcar’ Gates plays blues every Wednesday night, 7-11 p.m. at Memphis Blues Barbeque House, Grandview Corners. Dennis Enns Fridays and Saturdays at the Roadhouse Restaurant. Music for dancing every Friday and Saturday night, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 8 (152 Street). Sunday Blues Night with Russell Jackson, 8 p.m. to closing, Baselines Pub. Live bands on Saturdays, Sawbuck’s Pub. James Devon, acoustic classical guitar and light jazz, Five Corners Bistro, Friday and Saturday, from 6-9 p.m. Blues, jazz or light rock most Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Iguana’s Beach Grill. Live performers, including Unplugged Songwriters Circle, Thursday nights, singersongwriter Laine Henderson and guests, Friday and Saturday nights; traditional Irish folk jam with Athenry, Sundays at 2 p.m., Slainte By The Pier. Live music Thursdays (Al Davidson), Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., West Beach Bar & Grill. Acoustic jam and open mic with guitarist-vocalist Dennis Pook, Uli’s Restaurant, every Sunday,

White Rock Museum and Archives presents Exotique, a show of new art by Katherine Siemens, running through March at the museum, 14970 Marine Dr. Siemens, inspired by the art deco aesthetics of the 1920s and 1930s, brings an exotic twist to a timeless era. Mixed-media works combine gold leaf and antique lace with dancers and dragons, plus Asian tables, feathered fans, parasols and Buddhist shrines pulled by artist from the museum’s MaccaudNelson collection of exotica. The result is an appealing mix of art and culture, which highlights new work alongside some of the treasures of the museum’s collections. For more information, call 604-541-2222.

Film fest The White Rock Social Justice Film Festival is presenting a series of monthly films on Friday nights at 7 p.m. leading up to the annual Film Festival, now re-scheduled for March 12-13. The documentary films focus on the environment and humanitarian issues, and are screened at First United Church, 15385 Semiahmoo Ave. A knowledgeable guest will lead a discussion afterwards on the issues presented in the film. Five Ring Circus: The Untold Story of the Vancouver 2010 Games (Feb. 19) raises questions that many have asked about the city’s current Olympic fever. While many residents are excited to welcome the world, others are alarmed by the drastic measures and changes happening in their communities. The independent documentary, directed and produced by Conrad Schmidt (who will be at the screening to lead discussion) looks at the social, economic and environmental costs of hosting the Olympic Games and asks the question ‘is it worth it?’. For more information about the screenings, visit www. whiterocksocialjusticefilmfestival. ca

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The journey of a runaway peacock – which was seen Jan. 22 roaming through Grandview Corners – came to a happy end last week, albeit quite a distance from where the large, blue-green bird was originally spotted. Though concerned passersby made calls to the SPCA and a veterinarian on the Friday morning, when the bird was first seen in the WalMart parking lot, the peacock was not picked up until Sunday, when South Surrey resident Don Elkington captured it near his home on Crescent Road – approximately five kilometres away. “I looked up, and I saw something that looked like a giant turkey flying through the sky,” Elkington said. “We see geese all the time here, down on the (Nicomekl) River, but not peacocks.” Elkington – who had experience dealing with peacocks during a five-year run working at a zoo when he was a teenager – waited for the bird to land, then crept up behind it and

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he was worried it would not survive long in the area. “There are a lot of coyotes that live in the property next door, and peacocks aren’t really the smartest birds, I don’t think, and I didn’t know what would happen to it,” he said. Elkington had no idea where the bird may have flown in from. “Well, he made it all the way from (Grandview Corners) to Crescent Road, so who knows how far away he may have come from?”

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rowse the names listed on the provisional roster for Germany’s Olympic men’s hockey team, and there aren’t too many names that stick out – a few Thomases, one Sven, one Jakub, and umlauts aplenty. And then, as you scroll down the list: Travis James. Doesn’t quite fit, does it? The Travis James in question is actually 24-year-old T.J. Mulock, the former captain of the Surrey Eagles, who was the B.C. Hockey League team’s leading playoff scorer during the team’s championship season in 2004/05. He captained the team the following year before joining the Western ❝To be able Hockey League’s Kamloops to play in Blazers midway front of my through the family and my season. Since friends... it’s graduating from pretty great.❞ the junior ranks T.J. Mulock in 2006, Mulock, Germany a Langley native, has been plying his trade in Germany, first with second division Bad Toelz EC, and this season with Eisbaren Berlin – which translates to Berlin Polar Bears – of the Deutsche Elite League – the highest level in the country. And though his name seems a little out of place on a list of Germany’s top homegrown hockey talents, no one is more surprised than Mulock himself, a Canadian citizen who obtained his dual citizenship in the fall of 2008. “It’s just so surreal. I don’t know if I’ve quite grasped it all yet,” he said Friday from Berlin. “It probably won’t really hit me until I get home to Vancouver, and see everything. It’s really tough to explain (how I feel) right now.” Though he’s playing in his first season with Berlin – big brother Tyson is also on the team – the younger Mulock has acquitted himself quite nicely, scoring six

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Former Surrey Eagles forward T.J. Mulock (right) will play for Germany at the 2010 Winter Olympics later this month in Vancouver. goals and adding 10 assists in 20 games. And he’s become quite fond of the lifestyle, too – players in the DEL typically make more money there than they would playing on the minor-league circuit in North America, while playing fewer games. “It’s absolutely great, I love it,” said Mulock, whose grandfather on his mother’s side of the family

was from Germany. But as much as he loves Berlin – he’s under contract for three more seasons – he said he can’t wait to return home to Vancouver for the Olympics. It will be the first time since his junior hockey days that he’ll get to play in front of familiar faces – and he’ll be up against the best National Hockey League players

from around the world, to boot. “To have this opportunity to be in the Olympics is one thing, but to be able to play in front of my family and my friends... it’s pretty great,” he said. Mulock isn’t the only member of Germany’s Olympic team not born in the country. Three other Canadian-born players are on the roster, as is defenceman

Jakub Ficenec, who was born in the Czech Republic. Incidentally, Ficenec is also a former Surrey Eagle, having played on the Peninsula in the late ’90s. Mulock insists he won’t have any trouble donning the black, red and gold uniform of the German team, despite growing up cheering for Canada. In fact, he’s already suited see page 24

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The Surrey Eagles stretched its win streak to three games on the weekend, after two more victories over the Burnaby Express – both by identical 5-1 scores. The first win, on Friday, came at home, with Saturday’s victory at Burnaby’s Bill Copeland Arena. All three wins on the team’s current streak – they also won last Wednesday – have come against Burnaby, which is mired in last place in the BC Hockey League’s Coastal Conference. The Eagles, meanwhile, sit fifth, just three points back of the Victoria Grizzlies and Langley Chiefs, who sit in a tie for third place. On Friday, the Eagles were led at the offensive end of the ice by its veterans – Andrew Wallace, Tyler Morley, Chris Santiago and Grant Toulmin combined for nine

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to be like that all the time, from here on in,” said Eagles head coach Shane Kuss. “They

did a good job this weekend, and we need them to keep doing it.” Wallace set up Adam Basford on the first goal of the game, at the 4:19 mark of the opening period, and then made it 2-0 eight minutes later with a goal of his own. The Eagles stretched to lead to 4-0 after 40 minutes on a pair of goals from Morley – the first coming on the power play, and Cody Smith scored the fifth for Surrey, midway through the third period. Burnaby’s goal came when Garrick Perry solved Eagles’ goalie Vinny Lessard, who made 27 saves. On Saturday, it was again Morley who led the Eagles’ offence with two more goals, giving him four goals and one assist in the three-game series with the Express. “It’s nice to see a guy like that get rewarded offensively, because he does so much for us in other areas,” Kuss

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Used to new country from page 23 up once for his adopted country – at last spring’s World Hockey Championships, where he faced off against NHL superstars Ilya Kovalchuk (Russia) and Jason Spezza (Canada), among others. “Absolutely, it’s a little bit different, and I was a bit uneasy about it at first, but I’m getting used to it now,” he said. “And I don’t feel like I’m choosing one country over another. Playing in Canada, I never got to that level, so (playing for Germany) wasn’t really a tough decision.” Heading into the Olympic tournament, Germany will be a definite underdog – only seven of its players currently play in the NHL – but Mulock is excited for the opportunity, nonetheless. Germany will play in Pool C in Vancouver, along with Finland, Belarus and Sweden. “Sweden and Finland are going to be tough, no question, but we’re really looking at that Belarus game as one we can win,” said Mulock. “But it’s also a short tournament – it’s just one game (knockout) – and everybody knows that in that format, anything can happen.”

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said of Morley, who is one of the team’s top penalty killers. Vanderhoek also potted a pair Saturday, and Toulmin had a goal and an assist. Though playing back-to-back-to-back against the same team is a bit tedious, Kuss said it was good to see his troops regain some confidence which was lost during the team’s recent slide, which at one point saw them win just twice in 12 games. “It’s good to get that confidence back. We’ve got seven games left, and going into playoffs we want to be playing our best hockey,” Kuss said. “It’s nice to see the guys step up and play as a team... We just want to jump up in the standings if we can, and keep playing well.”

Moving around Nick Greenizan Sports Reporter

In less than two years in Europe, Peninsula soccer prospect Robbie Tice has seen plenty of action – and with plenty of different teams, to boot. The 19-year-old Earl Marriott Secondary grad, who began his European odyssey in the summer of 2008 in Scotland, with second division Ayr United’s U19 team, has advanced in short order. Earlier this month – after a short homecoming for the holidays – he travelled back across the pond, but this time to England, where he has hooked up with Nantwich Town FC. Robbie Tice Tice signed with Nantwich Nantwich FC after he was recommended to the club by a neighbouring team, Crewe Alexandra FC, with whom Tice had trained the past two summers. In addition, Tice spent the first half the season with two other clubs, Kidsgrove Athletic and Biddulph Victoria, after being loaned out by Nantwich. “It’s tough being so far away from home, but I’ve come such a long way in the last year and a half,” he said, in an email shortly after returning to England. “It was a hard start to the season, heading out on loan to two different clubs, having to prove myself again and again, but it helped me a lot... and was a valuable experience for me.” For the rest of the season, Tice is expected to stick with Nantwich’s first team.

Wednesday, February 3, 2010 Peace Arch News

sports Money raised Last Thursday’s fundraiser to help Peninsula bobsledder Mike McCorkell compete with Canada’s national development team raised more than $3,500. The dinner and silent auction, held at the Ocean Park Pub, drew more than 100 people. “It was a complete success... and a lot of fun, too,” said Mike McCorkell McCorkell in an email, bobsledder adding that he was very grateful for the support of residents and the business community alike. Proceeds from the event help McCorkell – a White Rock resident and employee at the South Surrey Recreation Centre – cover costs of travelling with Bobsleigh Canada’s development team, which competes on the America’s Cup circuit in places like Park City, Utah and Lake Placid, NY. McCorkell left Tuesday for Whistler, where he will act as a “forerunner” at the Olympic Games. Forerunners are track testers, and run down the bobsled track in advance of the Olympic events to make sure they are in top condition.

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Cancer ride The Ride 2 Survive cycling trek – to raise money for cancer research – may still be six months away, but that hasn’t stopped the event’s fundraising team from getting a head start On Friday at Southridge School, the Ride 2 Survive is hosting what organizers describe as “maybe the largest spin event in B.C.” More than 150 riders are expected to bring stationary bikes – or bikes equipped with trainers – to the South Surrey school, for the two-hour ride. Each participant donates $25 to a cancer agency of their choosing.

This year’s event – in which cyclists travel from Kelowna to Delta – is scheduled for June 19. Last year’s Ride 2 Survive raised more than $440,000. Friday’s Ride 2 Survive Spin begins at 7 p.m. Interested participants – as well as cheering spectators – are encouraged to take part in the event. For information, visit www.ride2survive.ca or www.r2s.ca

Changes for Titans The professional basketball team formerly known as the Vancouver Titans will be going by a new name this spring when the season kicks off April 24.

The International Basketball League team – owned by South Surrey businessman and basketball coach Jon Mara – will now be known as the B.C. Titans. “The B.C. name better identifies us as a team that not only represents the Lower Mainland and Vancouver, but more broadly in the whole province, as we have players on our team from other areas of B.C.,” Mara said in a release. The name change also ends any confusion fans may have with the IBL’s Vancouver Volcanoes, who play in Vancouver, Wash. The Titans franchise, now in its second year, will again play home games at the Langley Events Centre. In addition, the team announced this week a new general manager, Sharleen Graf, and a new head coach, former White Rock Christian Academy athletic director Scott Allen, now the men’s hoops coach at Trinity Western University. Graf has marketing and sports management experience with a number of professional sports leagues, including the CFL, NFL and NBA Development League. Allen, meanwhile, takes on his coaching role in addition to his position at TWU. Allen is currently in his second year at Trinity Western, after a long, successful high school coaching career at WRCA.

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and relationship difficulties. Alison has a unique ability to connect with all family members and to increase each person’s ability to communicate effectively and to work through individual and family issues. Alison received her Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology from U.B.C. and is currently training with the Satir Institute. The Practice offers ... Support for people who are experiencing life changing events such as: Loss & grief, relationship difficulties, separation & divorce, illness, abuse, transitions, trauma, parenting issues, depression, anxiety and other difficult life struggles. Both Bonnie and Alison provide consultation to parents processing through a divorce with the focus on the children’s needs. Appointments are available during the week, and evenings. Referrals accepted from clients, physicians, school counsellors, employee assistance programs (EAP), social service agencies, ICBC, Criminal Injures Compensation (WCB).

PHONE 604-536-0733 TO MAKE AN APPT. WITH BONNIE OR ALISON.

Mind Body Thai Massage Thai massage is a very relaxing yet rejuvenating experience. It is a deep tissue massage with assisted stretching. I help many clients with common injuries and illnesses. Give yourself the gift of healing and get a total wellness experience. Rieki and reﬂexology included.

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Teri Arnold is a professionally trained registered Thai massage therapist. Inquire about beneﬁt coverage.

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BIRTHS

Ron & Lisa Castle, along with big brothers,Owen,Evan & Aaron, are thrilled to announce the arrival of Elise Beth Castle.Elise was born on November 21, 2009, & weighed 9 lbs 4 oz. Many thanks to the midwives of Sage Midwifery, the nurses at Peace Arch Hospital, & Drs. Jackson & Cant. We are truly in love with the newest member of our family!

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Born August 1,1922 at Crane Valley, Saskatchewan. Passed away January 28, 2010 at Peace Arch Hospital, White Rock, BC. He is survived by his wife of 63 years Evelyn; son, Robert of Surrey, BC; daughter, Karen (Fred) Russell of Edmonton, Alberta; ﬁve grandchildren: Robert (Rachael) Watchman of Seattle Washington, Kenneth (Shannon) Watchman of Surrey, BC, Janine, Laura and Gwendolyn Russell all of Edmonton and one great granddaughter Ava Rose Watchman of Surrey, BC. He served with the RCAF in World War II from 1941 to 1945. He retired to Surrey, BC from Regina, Saskatchewan in August 1988. A Memorial Tea will be held on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at Valley View Funeral Home, 14660 72nd Avenue, Surrey.

OBITUARIES

Bernice (Robinson) Storey died peacefully in the morning of January 12, 2010 at the age of nearly 91. She will be sadly missed by her daughter Elizabeth (George), son Peter (Marion), her grandchildren Jennifer, Bruce (Lisa), Moses (Amey), and her great-grandchildren who aptly called her “Great”: Kaitlyn, Benjamin, Savannah, Daniel and Mollie. Bernice was always interested in people and, in her words, “what makes them tick!” She inspired many who knew her, and was able to strike up conversation wherever she found herself to be. This resulted in many fond connections. She was extremely good at being curious, at listening and at making others feel special. She will never be very far away in our hearts. A big thank-you to the caring staff at Evergreen Baptist Home in White Rock. There will be no service by request, but donations in Bernice’s name can be made to the First United Church Mission in Vancouver. Watchman, Thomas Leslie

Munro, Donald George February 10, 1919 - January 23, 2010 Don passed away peacefully at Peace Arch Hospital, on January 23, 2010 with his Loving daughter Fiona at his side. He will be Dearly missed by his grandchildren: Joshua, Amy and Rebecka. Don is survived by his sister Jean (Goodman) and his brother-in-law Fred. He will be fondly remembered by his nephews Ross Munro (his caregiver) and Andrew Munro. Don also leaves behind nieces Sharon and Carolyn Wahl. As well nephews Gary Wahl and Fred Goodman Jr. Don is also survived by Muriel Dibb, his confidant and traveling companion of many years. Don is predeceased by his wife Barbra and daughter Sheena. Don was born in Mission in 1919, then moved to White Rock with his family in 1921. He spent the remainder of his life in White Rock with Rockwith the exception of his time overseasduring WWII . He proudly served with the Canadian Air Force as a radar mechanic and spent his service years stationed in Britain, Ireland, North Africa and India. Upon his return to Canada, Don began municipal work before joining Canada Post and subsequently serving as White Rock Postmaster from 1946 - 1980. During his life, he maintained an interest and involvement in community development and affairs. His contribution has been well noted including his service as Parks Board Chairman. The highlight of his community service on Canada 2005he,when along came oncame Canada Day 2005Day when alonghe,with 4 with 4 others was honoured as a outstanding Canadian andformally was others was honoured as a outstanding Canadian and was formally Mayor Judyfor Forster for his “Dedication and thanked thanked by MayorbyJudy Forster his “Dedication and commitment... commitment...and makinginathe difference in the lives of fellow citizens.” and making a difference lives of fellow citizens.” Don was passionate about local history and because of his extensive knowledge; he was approached by archivists and other historians seeking information concerning the history and development of White Rock, South Surrey and Surrey. He was considered by some to be a walking history book. Don’s experience during his overseas military tour ignited a passion for travel and he was fortunate enough to be able to continue his world travels right into his 90th year. Don Munro had a full rich live and in the truest measure of life well spent; he touched the hearts of many people who came to know him. The family wished to extend a special thanks to Rick Smith and Karen Wanke for their years of friendship to Don as well as their love and support during his final days. A heartfelt thanks must also be given to the Pacifica Resort Retirement Community. The friends, neighbours and staff there treated Don with the upmost dignity and respect. Their earnest caring and concern for him made his final year one of gentle transition. Don requested there be no funeral service. Those who wish to honour his memory may do so by making a donation to the White Rock Museum or the Salvation Army.

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COMING EVENTS

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Born August 1, 1922 at Crane Valley, Sask. Passed away January 28, 2010 at Peace Arch Hospital, White Rock, BC. He is survived by his wife of 63 years Evelyn; his son Robert of Surrey, BC; daughter Karen (Fred) Russell of Edmonton, AB; ﬁve grandchildren; Robert (Rachael) Watchman of Seattle, WA; Kenneth (Shannon) Watchman of Surrey, BC; 7Janine, Laura OBITUARIES and Gwendolyn Russell, all of Edmonton and one great granddaughter, Ava Rose Watchman of Surrey, BC. He served with the RCAF in WWII from 1941 to 1945. He retired to Surrey, BC from Regina, Sask. in August 1988. A Memorial Tea will be held on Wednesday, Feb 3, 2010 at 10:00 am at Valley View Funeral Home, 14660 - 72nd Ave. Surrey, BC.

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David Gerald Turnbull died on January 24th, 2010 aged 81 years. He leaves a wife, six children, eleven grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. David was born in Middlesbrough, England and lived most of his early life in Redcar, Yorkshire. At 16, he started his apprenticeship, as a marine engineer and upon completion of his apprenticeship, started to learn systems planning with Imperial Chemical Industries. In 1953 David emigrated to Canada and lived in Montreal with his wife and their four children. As a Systems Engineer, David’s expertise was in great demand, and he relocated to Alberta. He also worked as assistant to the Dean of Engineering at Calgary University. After discovering British Columbia David moved here. He worked as a consultant engineer with projects in Indonesia, Turkey and South Africa. His ﬁnal years were spent in South Surrey. David will be remembered for living life to its absolute fullest. His generous spirit comforted all who knew him and his insatiable curiosity inspired us to understand the world around us. We miss him and will love him always. A Celebration of his Life will be held at 2239 - 152 St., South Surrey on Sunday February 14th at 2 pm.

041 WHISSELL, Violet (Denniston) Born in Ottawa, Ont. on August 16, 1930; passed away on January 24, 2010 in White Rock, B.C. She was married to the late Rosario for 57 years. Violet is survived by four loving children: Patricia (Ivan) Slatten; Violet (Gordon) McGregor; Sylvia (Doug) McLellan; Jim (Deanna) Whissell; nine grandchildren Sandra (Ryan) Fuller, Andrew (Kate) Watt, Hayley (Tony) Brown, Joshua, Nathan & Zachary Whissell, Jeff Slatten, Alana & Troy Mc Lellan; three great grandchildren Ethan & Rueben Watt, Graydon Fuller & great grandbaby Brown due in June. Violet is also dearly remembered by her cherished sister & best friend Dorothy Sample (Ottawa), nephews Frank (Betty) and Rick, and many other nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends across Canada. She was predeceased by her sister Jean Herring. Violet was a devoted member of First Baptist and Grandview Calvary Baptist Churches in Vancouver, and previously of French, Bromley and Bethany Baptist Churches in Ottawa. She had fond memories of going to Parson Memorial Baptist Mission in Ottawa, with their leader the late Miss Lewitt. She brieﬂy worked for Ottawa Hydro & Coles bookstore at YVR, and was very happy being a full-time mother, devoted to her family. Violet was also a daily vacation bible school & Sunday school teacher. She loved music and playing the piano, and at the Minoru Seniors Centre in Richmond B.C., she was in the Choir/Glee club and enjoyed line dancing. She struggled with major health problems & displayed tremendous courage, supported by her Christian faith, a positive attitude, & her close, loving family. An advance visitation & viewing will be held; for details contact: vmcgregor@shaw.ca. Please join the family at a memorial service to be held at White Rock Baptist Church, 1657 - 140 Street, South Surrey, B.C. on Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 12 noon. The service will be blessed by Violet’s treasured friend & Pastor, the honorable Reverend Katsumi (Kutch) Imayoshi & also her sonin-law Pastor Doug McLellan. Please also join us after the service for a reception. In lieu of ﬂowers, Violet has requested donations may be made to Canadian Baptist Ministries (CBM) at 7185 Millcreek Drive, Mississauga, ON L5N 5R4, tel: 905-821-3533 ordonr@cbmin.org. Condolences may be made at www.remembering.ca. Violet’s cremated remains will be buried at a later date alongside her husband & mother at Victory Memorial Park Cemetery, 14831 - 28 Ave., South Surrey, B.C.

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PERSONALS

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LOST AND FOUND

FOUND DIAMOND RING in parking lot of Walmart, White Rock. Call (604)536-1234 to identify.

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GETAWAYS

SKI & STAY at Sun Peaks Resort! Stay 5 nights, pay for 3, (Sun arrivals until Feb 10) Vacation rentals of Condos/Chalets, 1-4 bdrms. Full kitch, f/p, hot tubs, 1-800-811-4588 www.BearCountry.ca

TIMESHARE

SELL/RENT YOUR TIMESHARE NOW!!!! Maintenance fees too high? Need Cash? Sell your unused timeshare today. No commissions or Broker Fees. Free Consultation. www.sellatimeshare.com 1-866-708-3690

VACATION SPOTS

VACATION Rental in sunny South Palm Springs, California. Available Now!!! Completely Remodeled 1 bdrm., 2 bath. Sleeps 4 adults. Visit www.SnowBirdRental.net or call Marc for details @ (866) 870-4008.

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CHILDCARE AVAILABLE

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

PRE-SCHOOLS SANDCASTLES & Sunshine Preschool 14633 - 16th Avenue Fun Family Phonics & Find Arts Program Accepting Registration (Est. since 1995) BRENDA 604-531-2100 for info.

COMING EVENTS EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

CANADIAN DESIGNER Jewellery Corporation expanding into Metro Vancouver. Meet the corporate team on Friday, Feb. 5 at the Chateau Cargill, 3550 Kg. George Hwy, South Surrey. Registration at 7pm. Presentation at 7:30pm sharp. $100 Gift Certicate as a Thank You.

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ARE YOU HIGHLY MOTIVATED? Operate a Mini-Ofﬁce Outlet using your computer. Free training. Flexible hours. Great income. www.freedom-unlimited.info

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108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

ABSOLUTE GOLD MINE! Make Serious Money From Home! Rapidly expanding new company looking for motivated leaders to help open new markets. We’re WORLD CLASS from top to bottom. Are you? 6 ﬁgure earners & experienced sales pros only please! 800-605-8675

WANTED INVESTORS, BUSINESS OWNERS & FINANCIAL Agents Lucrative Income! High degree of Security & Returns. 16 year history. Not stocks / mutual funds. Training provided. 1.888.855.8187 or info@sgcwealth.com Visit website, click Partnerships

CRIMINAL RECORD? Only PARDON SERVICES CANADA has 20 years experience GUARANTEEING RECORD REMOVAL. Call 1-8NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366). www.RemoveYourRecord.com.

LOOKING for 3 SELF MOTIVATED PEOPLE to teach online. Flexible hours. Free training. Great income. Real support. www.ecosoul.ca

NET up to $2900/mo, safe, secure, all cash snack bus. No selling, min. invest $17,800. 1-866-650-6791 SUCCESSFUL WATER Conditioning Company (25+ years). Ready to slow down & share the company. Setup where you live or take over Edmonton ofﬁce. Call 780-421-7776; www.homewatersystems.ca. JOBS: Whether you’re looking to find or fill a position, this is where your search begins. Call bcclassified.com 604.575.5555

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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES #1 IN PARDONS. Remove your criminal record. Express Pardons offers the FASTEST pardons, LOWEST prices, and it’s GUARANTEED. BBB Accredited. FREE Consultation Toll-free 1-866-416-6772, www.ExpressPardons.com *BECOME AN EVENT PLANNER *with the IEWP™ online course. Start your own successful business. You’ll receive full-colour texts, DVDs, assignments, and personal tutoring. FREE BROCHURE. 1-800-267-1829. www.qceventplanning.com CHEAP TELEPHONE RECONNECT! Low rates, fast connections, reliable service. Internet & long distance offered. Ask about special discounts! Call now - Phone Factory Reconnect 1-877-336-2274; www.phonefactory.ca

JOURNEYMAN & 3rd or 4th year apprentice required for growing autobody business. Top wages, beneﬁts, pension. Email: corey@kochfordathabasca.com. Fax 780-675-5818; w w w. t o w n . a t h a b a s c a . a b. c a ; www.kochfordathabasca.com. LAVISH IS HIRING! Independent fashion consultants for Canada’s newest & hottest home party company. Looking for ladies who love fashion, business, socializing & having fun! 1-877-537-2272; info@lavishonline.com START A STAGING BUSINESS with our distance education course. Learn professional skills quickly and easily. ISRP™ certiﬁcation. FREE BROCHURE.1-800-267-1829. www.qcdesignschool.com Train to be an Apartment/Condominium Manager from home. Jobs registered across Canada! Thousands of grads working. Government registered. 29 years of success. Information: www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-665-8339, 604-681-5456

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Advertising Sales Consultant (12 month contract) The Leader, a twice-weekly award-winning newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time sales person. The successful candidate will have a university or college education or two years of sales experience – preferably in the advertising or retail industry. The ability to build relationships with clients and offer superior customer service is a must. The winning candidate will be a team player and will also be called upon to grow the terriroty with an aggressive cold calling mandate. The ability to work in an extremely fast paced environment with a positive attitude is a must. We offer a great working environment with a competitive base salary and commission plan coupled with a strong beneﬁt package. Black Press has over 170 community newspapers across Canada and the United States and for the proven candidate the opportunities are endless. Please submit your resume with a cover letter by February 19, 2010 to: Director of Sales & Marketing #200-5450 152nd St., Surrey, B.C. V3S 5J9 or email to admanager@surreyleader.com

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EDUCATION

Become a Psychiatric Nurse–train locally via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements, and some regional classroom delivery. Wages start at $29/hour. www.stenbergcollege.com

DGS CANADA 2 DAY FORKLIFT WEEKEND COURSE No Reservations Needed Report to 19358 - 96 Ave., #215 Surrey, Saturday 8:30am www.dgscanada.com 604-888-3008 “Preferred by Canadian Employers”

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Amazing Opportunity Up to $20/hr, no commission, beneﬁts available. Promotions company seeking 10 F/T people. Start fresh in the fast paced world of Marketing. Team environment - No phones - No Sales - No Heavy Lifting. No Experience? No problem! Come join our team!

Call Amber at 604.777.2195 Budget Car and Truck Rentals is looking for drivers to transport cars & trucks in the lower mainland. Must have class 5 licence, good knowledge of the local area, be able to follow written direction & speak/understand English. Various shifts avail. 7 days/week. Send resume to jobs@geordy.bc.ca or drop off to 31269 Peardonville Road. Reference job title: “drivers”

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RETAIL COUNTRY WOODS FURNITURE

Is looking for a MATURE Salesperson for Sundays

MANAGERS NOW HIRING In the Lower Mainland We offer a rewarding and stimulating opportunity for those interested in a career in the hospitality industry. We provide excellent training and opportunities for development and advancement. WE OFFER COMPETITIVE SALARIES AND BENEFITS, INCLUDING BONUSES AND A REAL SENSE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT.

Hourly, No commission. Resume required. Please Call 604-535-9003 RENTALS: These listings cover all types of rentals from apartments, condos, office space, houseboats and vacation homes. So if you’re in the market to rent, or looking for a roommate, start here. Call bcclassified.com 604.575.5555

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS Full/part-time bookkeeper/administrator for equipment leasing & finance company located in South Surrey. Banking & finance exp & proficiency in Simply Accounting required. Duties incl lease accounting procedures, month end financial statements, receivables & returned payment collection, reconciliation of bank statements. Flexible hours, comp. salary & benefits. Email resume & covering letter to ian@sovereignleasing.com

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sharvey@fashionaddition14plus.com

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HELP WANTED

One of the Lower Mainlands largest import car dealers has a rare opportunity for an exp. Sales Person. If you offer experience, enthusiasm, ambition. We offer a huge vehicle inventory, exc. demo plan, gas allowance, commissions, bonuses, $70+ a year, and more! Please e-mail resume: mikew@applewoodkia.ca or rich@applewood.ca or call Mike & Rich at 604.533.7881

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METAL ROOF & WALL CLADDER

Required for Metro Roofing Port Kells, Langley. Minimum 3 man crew. Must have all safety equipment and be equipment for commercial instillation. Call Toll Free: 1-877-777-4856 www.metroroofinggroup.com E-mail: metroroofing@shaw.ca

12 hour Graveyard shifts. 3 days/week., $11.85 to start. Fax resume to 604-515-4686 Attn: Barry Kirk

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Papers are delivered right to your door. No need to insert flyers either! Deliver 2x a week, after school, Wed. and Fri. Call the Circulation Department at 604 542 7430 or email us at circulation@peacearchnews.com Boundaries

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Phoenix St, Kerfoot Rd, Archibald Rd, Malabar Ave, Blackburn, Park, Vine Ave

17001106

Archibald, Kerfoot, Magdalen, Marine, Sunset 85

17001128

Everal St, Vidal St, Thrift Ave, Goggs Ave

17001130

Nichol Road, Marine Drive

17002203

Foster St, Winter St, Roper Ave

17002229

Lee St, Parker St, Kent St, Buena Vista Ave, Thrift Ave

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18A Ave, 18B Ave, 19A Ave, 20 Ave, 138 St, 139A St

FLAGGERS NEEDED If not certiﬁed, training available for a fee. Call 604-575-3944

18103612

Looking For Qualiﬁed Landscape Employees. Min. 3 yrs exp. Call (604)538-4599

130 St, 32 Ave, 35 Ave, 35A Ave, Crescent Road 108

18103624

132 St, 133 St, 134 St, 25 Ave, 26 Ave, 28 Ave

18103626

132 St, 135 A St, 136 St, 28 Ave, Vine Maple Dr, Woodcrest Dr, Balsam Cres 82

18104702

141 St, 142A St, Greencrest Dr, Crescent Rd

18104703

140 St, 32 Ave, 33 Ave, 34 Ave, 34A Ave, Crescent Rd

Williams & Sons Plumbing & Contracting Wanted: 2nd year apprentice plumber. Must have knowlege of thermal heating & groundwork & installing wiresbo piping. Must have own transport & clean driver’s lic. All applicants must fax resume to: 604-278-3573 Will be paid at current provincial rates. Rate $18.90 hr.

Good Wages & Beneﬁts. LABOURERS Also required. Apprenticeship opportunity available.

Call Toll Free: 604.888.4856 www.metrorooﬁnggroup.com Serious Enquiries Only!

WE’RE ON THE WEB

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HELP WANTED

HYPNOTHERAPY - the easy way to:

QUIT SMOKING, LOSE WEIGHT or? WHITE ROCK WELLNESS CENTRE For more info 604-541-6110 or www.ericpenman.com

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HELP WANTED

We are a progressive women’s retail chain with 54+ locations across four provinces. Are you a dynamic team leader with multi store supervision experience? We require: • Area Supervisor for +10 stores multi store experience • Highly driven and passionate team LEADER • Proven success record; 4 plus years experience • Superior Wardrobe Expert and Sales Trainer • Computer experience; proﬁcient in Excel, Word and Outlook • High energy, self-motivation with an entrepreneurial attitude. • Excellent people skills and the ability to communicate with a wide variety of personalities. • Experience in training, facilitating meetings and workshops. • Flexibility to travel extensively. Join our team and receive: • Competitive salary, plus bonus • Comprehensive beneﬁts package • Opportunity for growth • A challenging and stimulating workplace where your ideas make a difference. Posting closes February 12th 2010, fax your resume, with salary expectations to 604-792-5401 or by email to districtmanager_2010@live.com

KIDS AND ADULTS NEEDED Papers are delivered right to your door. No need to insert flyers either! Deliver 2x a week, after school, Wed. and Fri. Call the Circulation Department at 604 542 7430 or email us at circulation@peacearchnews.com Route Number

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18102532

Time to put down some roots?

ROOFERS

PRESS HELPERS NEEDED:

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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

Suzanne’s is on the move, with a new attitude.

Serious Enquiries Only! SALES ASSOCIATE req’d P/T at Fashion Addition 14+, in our Langley & White Rock locations. Fax resume to: 604-514-5918 or Email:

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Metro Rooﬁng requires exp. Flat Roofers, BUR, torch, single ply (TPO & PVC). Commercial and Industrial Projects.

604-575-5555 Toll-Free 1-866-575-5777

SALES OPPORTUNITY

PERSONAL SERVICES

If you have 2 years experience as a manager/supervisor in the restaurant industry... we are interested!!! Please send us a copy of your resume to edwardso@dennys.ca

TRADES, TECHNICAL

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SALES

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140 St, 140A St, 141 St, 22 Ave, 23 Ave, 23A Ave, 24 Ave 113

Class 625 - For Sale By Owner Class 638 - Open Houses

3/4 ton cargo van recommended.

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

18101401

Check out the “Real Estate Section” in Classifieds.

To deliver bundles of papers to carriers in the East end of White Rock, Wednesday and Friday mornings.

134

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

COMPANY DRIVERS & OWNER OPERATORS Required for BC, Washington Oregon and Alberta runs. Must have previous ﬂat deck experience. Please fax resume & abstract 604.888.2956

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Wednesday, February 3, 2010 Peace Arch News PERSONAL SERVICES 171

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

PERSONAL SERVICES 190

MING SPA, Olympic Special, $40/1 hr. Perfect body massage, effective for fatigue, stress & after exercise. 15932-96 Ave, Surrey. 8:30am-9:30pm. 604-580-8830.

Acupuncture & Laser Therapy Larry Chase R.Ac

Pain relief, Stress relief & more

TRADITIONAL THAI MASSAGE

Thai Certiﬁed Mon. - Fri. 9am-5pm W.Rock 778-240-5098

(604)542-9881 ART/MUSIC/DANCING

SINGING LESSONS Group or Private All Ages JO-ANNE ~ 15 years exp. BMus, Member NATS

www.jadelaney.com 604-538-5287

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MIND BODY SPIRIT

African Spiritual Healer Solve all issues - 100%Success

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HEALTH PRODUCTS

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CLEANING SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 281

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ALL ACCOUNTING SERVICES 15+yrs exp Bookkeeping payroll etc Helen Petre CPB 778-294-1099 email: helenpetre@shaw.ca

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APPLIANCE REPAIRS

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

Residential & Commercial

Geo Paciﬁc Enterprises Ltd.

Serving White Rock & area for over 20 years - Free Est. S Dependable S Affordable S Prefessional Call 604-807-0979 georgeoldaker@hotmail.com

GreenCare

WINDOWS NEED CLEANING?

ROOF GUTTERS NEED CLEANING? Call Joe for a free estimate (no GST)

Complete Lawncare & Maintenance *Lawn Mowing * Aeration, *Weeding *Moss Control, *Power Raking * Yard Clean Up

Rick (604)506-2817

COMPUTER SERVICES

EDUCATION/TUTORING

Kamloops Open On-Line Learning,@KOOL, is pleased to announce Equine Studies 11/12 for all students. Interested students should go to our website www.kool.sd73.bc.ca

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

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INSTALL CARPETS, LINO, Ceramic, Hardwood & Laminate. Repair & re-stretch carpets. Over 30 years experience. Serving White Rock & South Surrey areas. Phone James 604-538-6114 Stuart 604-910-5909

IF YOU OWN A HOME or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS will lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161 INCOME TAX PROBLEMS? Have you been audited, reassessed or disallowed certain claims by Canada Revenue Agency? Call Bob Allen @ 250-542-0295 or email @

r.allen@shaw.ca. 35yrs. Income Tax experience, 8.5yrs. with Revenue Canada.

CLEANING SERVICES

SUPREME HEDGES ++ #1 PRUNING ✗ Tree Removal ✗ Hedge Repair ✗ Tree Sculpting ✗ Pro-Climber

For all Your Cleaning Needs!

PROMPT & AFFORDABLE

Weekly, Biweekly, Monthly Exc. Refs & Rates. Move In/Out. Free Est. Carpet Cleaning, pressure washing, New Construction Welcome! Lic., Bonded/Insured.

Call 778-883-4262 “We enjoy leaving your home bright & clean!”

*Seniors Disc. * Insured *22 years

GUARANTEED SAME DAY COMPUTER SERVICE ● Virus & Spyware

Removal ● Repairs ● 15 years exp. Microsoft Cert. Engineer

I come to you!

YARD CLEANUP, power raking, aerate, trim, fencing, landscaping, pressure washing. (604)502-9198

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

Big or Small. Safe & Reliable. Full Packing avail. 7 days/week. WCB Approved. Seniors Disc. Free in-home Quotes Cell 604-317-7377 or Home 604-535-2644 Locally Owned/Operated

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CONCRETE & PLACING

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

DETAILED

EUROPEAN

CLEANING.

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

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

Efﬁcient, Reliable, Exc. References. 18 yrs exp. Ivet: 778-235-4070. E & M MAINTENANCE WINDOW WASHING DInside and/or Outside Windows DGutters cleaned DSeniors Discount- Free Est. DServing W. Rock for over 25 yrs DLic. & WCB insured

Eric 604-541-1743 Evelyn’s Home Cleaning Service - Reasonable Rates - Great Service & Reliable -Lic. & Trusted Free Estimates

(604)576-9532 or 778-552-3603 EXECUTIVE CLEANING SERVICES LTD.

HAIR STYLISTS PROFESSIONAL RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL MANAGERS

1st Class Cleaning Services. LET US GIVE YOU A HAND!

778-565-0424 METICULOUS & IMMACULATE. Chemical Free. 20 years exp. Exc. ref’’s. 604-763-8443; 604-542-4313 PROF. detailed housecleaning and organizing. Refs. Bonded & Insured. Call Eva (778)886-6857

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DRYWALL

Friendly Benjamin’s Drywall & Handyman Service Renovations, Plumbing & Flatten Popcorn Ceilings 604-230-7928 / 538-3796 PRO QUALITY DRYWALL For all your drywall needs. 30 Years exp. We aim to exceed your expectations. Call Duane 778-549-6623

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ELECTRICAL

#1 QUALITY WORK, Big or sm. Exp. Electrician avail. Reas.rates.604-773-0341. Lic#9902 ALL WORK GUARANTEED. Phone Honey Electric Ltd. Big or Small, We do them all! License # 15585. (604)536-9505 ALL JOBS big or small. Panels, lighting, plugs, fans, hot tubs etc. Guaranteed work. 604-539-0708 Cell 604-537-1773 Lic. 26110 IMPACT ELECTRIC LTD. Commercial & Residential 20 yrs exp. No job too small. Bonded & Lic. Lic # 101783 (604)613-2466 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 778-329-7439

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE BOBCAT & MINI-EXCAVATOR Concrete Breaking, Post Hole Auger, Driveways Stump Removal, Excavation 604-541-1557 Gord 604-328-8360

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GARDENING

MUSHROOM MANURE Pick up or delivery. Covered storage. Call 604-644-1878

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

MOVING & STORAGE

AAA ADVANCE MOVING Experts in all kinds of moving/packing. Real professional. Reas. rates! Different fr. the rest. 604-861-8885 A AMC MOVING. Professional movers. *Big/small *local/long distance. Insured, great rates. Free est. 604-582-0045 or 778-888-9628

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PLUMBING

#1 CRESCENT PLUMBING & HEATING. Licensed residential 24hr. service. Maint. & new install. H/W Tanks save 10%, plug drains 778-862-0560 $39/HR LOCAL LICENSED PLUMBER Plumbing, & plugged drains Patterson Plumbing. 604-308-7215 ASAP PLUMBING & HEATING. Local cert. service plumber. H/w tanks, boilers, gas, plug drains. Fair rates. Mem.of BBB. 604-220-9228.

Five Point Plumbing New Construction, Reno’s, HWT’s, good rates. (604)551-9352

A Professional Painter Needs Work

Interior, Exterior, Wall Covering, Ref’’s, 10% Senior’’s Discount OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE Bonded & Insured Non Smoking Husband & Wife team

Jim/Jan 584-1209/ Cell 488-9218

Steelhead Plumbing 604.341.2501 Honest & reliable, Lic. plumber with 15 yrs of res/comm. service. Property Management Exp. Complete Bathroom Reno’s Avail.

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS BEST BUSY BOYS ROOFING LTD.

D Conversion from cedar to Asphalt, Shingles, Fibreglass D 30, 40, 50 years Warranty D WCB, BBB, Liability Ins. Free Estimates. Call Gary 604-599.56.11 OR Visit

www.bestbusyboysrooﬁng.com

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

~ PRO PAINTERS~ INTERIOR / EXTERIOR Quality Work, Free Estimates Member of Better Business Bureau WCB INSURED

Vincent 543-7776

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

604-542-JUNK Rubbish Removal & Recycling for White Rock & South Surrey Exclusively (604) 542-5865

AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance

$45/Hr

From 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10 Ton Trucks Insured ~ Licenced ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential ~ Commerical ~ Pianos

HANDYPERSONS

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

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CLEANING LADY ~ reliable, prof., will clean your home, ofﬁce, moves in/out. 10 years exp. Reas. rates. Excellent references. 778-960-9865

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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MISC SERVICES

LOOKING FOR WORK?

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

John 604.512.7082 www.blueskytech.org

$$ NEED MONEY $$ Have RRSP or locked in pension plan from an ex-employer (LIRA) or (LIF) 3 easy ways to help. Call 1-866-341-3274

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MILESTONE MOVING & DELIVERIES

CRIMINAL RECORD? We can help! The National Pardon Centre™ is RCMP Accredited. For better price and better service visit: www.nationalpardon.org. Call 778-783-0442 or 1-866-242-2411

#1 Residential Cleaners $22/hr. w/ supplies, 7 yrs. exp. refs. bondable. Make ur home shine! 778.386.5476

AVOID BANKRUPTCY - SAVE UP TO 70% Of Your Debt. One affordable monthly payment, interest free. For debt restructuring on YOUR terms, not your creditors. Call 1-866-690-3328 or see web site: www.4pillars.ca

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. 1-877-987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

MOVING & STORAGE

CARPET INSTALLATION

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DEBT STRESS? Debts got you worried? End those phone calls. Avoid bankruptcy. Contact us for a no-cost consultation. Online: www.mydebtsolution.com or tollfree 1-877-556-3500

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Brick, block, cultured stone, natural stone, chimney repairs, quality workmanship, Great rates! Spring special 10% discount! Ph 604-501-2461 or 604-816-8086

$500$ LOAN SERVICE, by phone, no credit refused, quick and easy, payable over 6 or 12 installments. Toll Free: 1-877-776-1660 www.moneyprovider.com

DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM. Helping Canadians repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest, regardless of your credit. Steady Income? You may qualify for instant help. Considering Bankruptcy? Call 1-877-220-3328 FREE Consultation Gov’t Approved, BBB Member.

LANDSCAPING

311 MASONRY & BRICKWORK

Call Mark 604-536-9092

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME REPAIRS

TLE LANDSCAPING. Experts in Pavers/ret. walls/drainage. Bobcat/ mini/ex.604.543.4460 www.tleinc.ca

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

Res. & Comm. Free Estimates

(604) 530-9647

Service to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers & dishwashers. Reasonable.

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

SHAUNA’’S CLEANING SERVICE Est. in 2002. Ins. Construction, ofﬁce, moves, res. 604-560-3089

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

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For All Your Renovation Needs

A MAID TO CLEEN 180

GARDENING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

SHAUNA’S CLEANING SERVICE Est. in 2002. Ins. Construction, ofﬁce, moves, res. 604-560-3089

(604)562-1580 www.leadingedge acupuncture.com

172 ASTROLOGY/PSYCHICS Psychic Sephia Palm & Tarot Card Reader. Advise on all problems. Very accurate. By Appt.

MEDICAL HEALTH

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

604-537-4140 AFFORDABLE SID’’S

AFFORDABLE SID’S Rubbish Removal 10% off Snr’s Discount. Est. 1986. Free Est. Reliable, Dependable. Sid (604)727-8864 ALBERTO’S Rubbish Removal Demolition, Reliable, Prompt, Great rates. Call for your JUNK TO GO AWAY. 604-328-9784 DISPOSAL BINS. 10-40 yards. For over the phone quote please call 604-306-8599. disposalking.com.

1-Ton Moving & Clean-up. 10 % off Srs discount. Est. ‘’86. Free est. Reliable, Dependable.

Call Sid (604)727-8864

ABODE Achieve the best return on your home improvement investment New const., renos, ﬁnish carpentry, & custom cabinetry. energy efﬁciency Member of Sustainable Building Professionals network Steven 778-878-6226 (cell)

EXTRA

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CHEAP

CARPENTRY, TILE, DRYWALL, painting, ﬂooring. 26 yrs exp. Free est. Call Brad 604-531-5517

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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LOOKING FOR A NEW JOB? Use bcclassified.com - Employment Section 100’s EUROPEAN CRAFTMANSHIP Finish Carpentry-Mouldings, sundecks, stairs, siding, painting, drywall. Refs. Rainer cel 604-613-1018

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

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GARDENING

PAVING/SEAL COATING

287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

One Call Does It All!

• Complete Garden Makeovers • New Homescapes • Pruning • Landscaping • Garden Cleanups • Pruning • Hedges • Lighting • Weeding/Grooming • New Lawn Installations • Waterscapes • Residential Maintenance Programs • Fencing • Brick & Block • Sprinkler & Drainage Systems • Basement Suites • Paving Stones • Renovations • Bathrooms • Exterior Painting • Kitchens • Retaining Walls & Cultured Stone • Outdoor Living Spaces • Pressure Washing • Handyman Services & More!

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

WestcanConstruction Renovation / Restoration / Construction

Phone: (604) 307-5894 email: mail@westcanconstruction.ca Steve Pendlington Licensed Liability Insured Member of Worksafe BC Owner/Operator

Home, Garden & Design Solutions

(778)997-5757, 604)587-5991

KITCHEN & BATHROOM RENOVATION SPECIALISTS

GARDENING • LANDSCAPING FREE ESTIMATES 20 Years Experience

Almost for free! Dave

ALLAN CONST. & Asphalt. Brick, concrete, drainage, foundation & membrane repair. (604)618-2304.

Call to book your free in home estimate today!

Check out our ad under Home Improvements in the Friday edition.

Projects include custom kitchens, bathrooms, home theatre, additions, complete house makeovers and outdoor living spaces.

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Call today to ﬁnd out how MPB can make your renovation dreams come true!

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WCB • Fully Insured

www.mlgenterprises.ca

Showroom: Unit 62 - 15515 24th Ave. (at King George Hwy.)

Tel: 604-538-9622

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

GreenCare Rubbish Removal Senior Discounts Residential & Commercial Free Estimates Same Day Service

PETS 477

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

PETS

Bichon Frise pups $1000 champion blood lines vet ✓ fam. raised, loved/ socialized,readyFeb5 604-534-7787 BICHON Pups $600. Shih-Tzu/Bichon X $550. Hypo-allerg, vet chk, 1st shots, guart’d. 604-533-8992.

RUBBISH REMOVAL Sgle items to multiple loads. Great Rates. Call Loren for FREE Est. Visa & M/C. (604)834-3090

BLACK or Choco Labs, born Nov 17. shots, view parents, exc. temperment. $450/ea. (604)845-3349 Boxer pup, ﬂashy male, ckc reg, vet check, nice pedigree, Boston Terrier inquirie welcome. (604)794-3786 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. For info 604-309-5388 / 856-4866 CHIHUAHUA stunning little Mom’s 4 lbs. with beautiful personality proud little father 3.5 lbs. outstanding Yorkshire terrier. They are designer dogs. 3 pups. A must see $795. Call 604-852-6515. COCK-A-POO pups, family raised, 1st shots, 9 wks, non-shedding, $500. Call (604)869-0385 Dachshund-mini, longhair, ckc cream & all colours, (604)792-8389 $650. www.freewebs.com/dukhan/

WHITE ROCK

ENGLISH BULLDOG pups with ¼ American. vet ✔ rReady Jan 24. 1 female, 2 males. $1200 & up. Phone 604-725-7191 akoyaspride@hotmail.com GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS Back/tan, 2 M, 3 F, 1st shots, dewormed. $550. (778) 863-6332.

PROMPT, RELIABLE, SERVICE LOWER WINTER RATES 7 DAYS A WK Seniors Discount

GERMAN SHEPHERD registered puppies. Top quality, German & Czech bloodlines. 604-856-8161

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GERMAN SHEPHERDS 5 month old, P/B, nice, CKC, 1 M $1500 1 F $1300 Firm. 604-538-4883 GOLDEN LAB pups vet ✓ 1st shots dewormed. Ready to go. Parents on site $500. 604-852-6176 Abtsfrd GOLDEN RETRIEVER X Newﬁe, blondes, vet chkd, shots, dewormed, $600. 604-530-5356. MINI DACHSHUND 8 weeks, black & tan, fam. raised vet ✔ dewormed, ready to go $395 (604)826-0699

TILING

TILE/LAMINATE SPECIALIST With Design Expertise. Grout color adjustment & restoration.14 yrs on the Peninsula. No Job Too Small. Free Est. Perry 604-538-6976

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TREE SERVICES

MINI SHARPEI pups, Black, 8 wks, CKC reg. vet ✓ micro-chipped, dewormed, shots, both parents on site. $900. 604-315-8774. NEED A GOOD HOME for a dog or a good dog for a home? We adopt www.856-dogs.com or 604-856-3647.

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APPLIANCES LIKE NEW Super capacity WASHERS/DRYERS Newer self & easy clean STOVES, Super clean Fridges, Stackers & more Warranty, delivery, low prices

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APPLIANCES WANTED * Free pick-up* 604-339-0744 WANTED GOOD USED newer fridges, stoves, washers & dryers. $ for some. Call 604-536-9092.

BUILDING SUPPLIES

FUTURE STEEL BUILDINGS Durable, Dependable, Pre-engineered, All-Steel Structures. Custom-made to suit your needs and requirements. Factory-Direct affordable prices. Call 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170 for free brochure.

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FUEL

BEST FIREWOOD 31st Season & 36,000 Cust Deliv. Fully Seas. Maple, Birch, Alder 604-582-7095

★ ANIZCO LIQUIDATION SALE USED HOTEL FURNITURE Arrived from Westin Bayshore & Radisson 100’s of mattresses, Desks, Lamps, Banquet Chairs, Sofa Beds, Armoires, Headboards... Visit “ANIZCO” Furniture 250 Terminal Ave. @ Main, Van Monday-Fri 10-5 & Sat. 10-2 www.anizcofurniture.com 604-682-2528 Roll Top Desk double, Tall book case, Reg bookcase, 3 table set (Coffee, End, Side) Cabinet (2 drawer, 2dr) (778)288-9007

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

YELLOW LAB pups, born Dec 19, family raised, 1st shots/dewormed, collar/toy, $500 (604)794-3130

WHITE ROCK FLEA MARKET

GARAGE SALES

~ STAR OF THE SEA HALL ~ 15262 Paciﬁc Ave., White Rock. Saturday, Feb 6th, 9 am ~ 2 pm

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MISC. FOR SALE

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A FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE Get Your First Month Free. Bad Credit, Don’t Sweat It. No Deposits. No Credit Checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines Today Toll-Free 1-866-884-7464. AT LAST! An iron ﬁlter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, sulfur, smell, manganese from well water. Since 1957. Phone 1-800BIG IRON; www.bigirondrilling.com DECORATIVE STONE PANELS “EasyROCK” - The Beauty of stone without the mason: Easy Installation: Light Weight: R-4.5 Value: Built Green: A-1 Fire rating: 604-248-2062: www.jmcomprock.com. **HOME PHONE RECONNECT** Call 1-866-287-1348. Prepaid Long Distance Specials! Feature Package Specials! Referral Program! Don’t be without a home phone! Call to Connect! 1-866-287-1348 NEW Norwood SAWMILLS - LumberMate-Pro handles logs 34” in Diameter, mills boards 28”wide. Automated quick-cycle sawing increases efﬁciency up to 40%. www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT - FREE Information: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

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MISC. WANTED

FREE SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Cash for some complete scrap cars. 465-7940 or 580-3439.

WANTED: Antiques & Collectable’s of all sorts. Appraisals done - Top Prices Paid Please call: Tom Douglas Phone/Fax: 604-595-0298 35 years experience.

FRIDAY Deadline: Tuesday 5 pm

REAL ESTATE 689 WHITE ROCK SOUTH SURREY

WHITE ROCK

Amazing remodeled 1 bdrm. Condo, West facing grn’d ﬂr. Grt. location.

Only $168,649 Val Mac Donald Realty

(604)590-2444 RENTALS

SPORTING GOODS

WINCHESTER Model 9422 (circa 1972) in excellent condition. One of the best varmint guns ever produced. Used only a couple of times. Complete with a couple boxes of 22L ammunition. Estate Sale open to reasonable offers on a $750 asking price. 1-250-395-7570.

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APARTMENT/CONDOS

WHITE ROCK CTR 2 Bdrm apt, 1 bth, lam & ceramic, pri patio entry & garden. $240,000. (778)861-0390.

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FOR SALE BY OWNER

CENTRAL LANGLEY LOCATION: 2 Bdrm, 1 bath condo. Newly reno’d building, 2nd ﬂoor makes it safe & secure. $175,000 obo. Requires cash to $130,000 1st mortgage. Call: Ralph (778)988-2055.

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HOMES WANTED

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MORTGAGES

BANK ON US! Mortgages for purchases, renos, debt consolidation, foreclosure. Bank rates. Many alternative lending programs. Let Dave Fitzpatrick simplify the process. Mountain City Mortgage. 1-888-711-8818 dave@mountaincitymortgage.ca Advertise across the lower mainland in the 17 best-read community newspapers! bcclassified.com Call 604-575-5555

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1550 BLACKWOOD

1 Block S.W. of Semiahmoo Large, Open Floorplans. 1 Bdrm Patios, Balc’s, Courtyard Gardens. Rec/rm. Rent incl heat/h/w Call: (604)535-5325 to view www.porterealty.com

CRESTWOOD MANOR 1321 Foster St. Bachelor ~ $725/mo. 1 Bdrm ~ $875/mo. In well maintained newly updated building. Heat, hot water and secured u/g parking stalls incl. No pets

604-760-7882 GUILDFORD

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

Call 604-589-5693

SKYLINE APTS. WHITE ROCK 15321 Russell Ave 1/2 MONTH FREE RENT!! Nice quiet building. 1 & 2 bdrm suites. Includes: Hot water, cable, underground parking, video surveillance. NO PETS CALL 604-536-8499 www.rentersweek.com/view-skyline

SOMERSET GARDENS (S. Sry) Family housing, 1851 Southmere Cres. E. 3 bldgs, 1 bldg n/s, 2 bdrm apt $875, nr all amens, heat, h/w incl. Comm. garden. 604-451-6676 S SURREY: 160/24 Ave: Morgan Crossing: BRAND NEW 3/bdrm, 2/bath cozy village-style living. Walk to everything! Steve Nash gym, Thrifty’s... In-suite W/D, hardwood ﬂoors, corner unit, 2 u/g prkg, lrg storage unit. Avail immed. N/P, N/S. $1900/mo+ utils. Ref’s & Lease. Please call (604)690-5757.

S.Surrey, BARCLAY ARMS CLASS AT SEMIAHMOO

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1050 Sq. ft. 15242 Russell Ave. White Rock For information Call Mario 604-925-6724 or 604-649-7125

(604)541-8857, 319-0615 WHITE ROCK AREA: Spac 1 bdrm & den ste Walk to malls, bus, rest. large deck, In-ste lndry. $1250/mo gas incl. N/P, N/S. 604-531-9457. WHITE ROCK Brand New 1 bdrm all reno’d kitchen, stainless steel appli’s incl over the range microwave,heated floors, gas f/p, heat & hot water, secured pkng, ns/np, avail March 1st. 604-240-8571. WHITE ROCK by Semiahmoo Mall. 2 bdrm. Newly renovated. Heat & hot water incl. Ground level private patio. Secure parking. Pool $1150. avail. immed. 604-596-5108 or 604-307-7402 WHITE ROCK - Casabella, 5 corners. Bachelor $700/mo. 15391 Buena Vista Ave. Small, quiet bldg. 2nd flr, walk-up. Hardwood floors. Call 604-803-2005. WHITE ROCK Center - bright, like new 1 bdrm with gas f/p, heated floors, insuite washer & dryer, 7 appli’s, heat & hot water, sec pkng, ns/np, avail now. 604-240-8571. WHITE ROCK - Central Location 1 bdrm- $775/mo. Heat/water & sec. prkg. n/s, n/p. Avail. now. (604)715-5841

WHITE ROCK: PROFESSIONAL Ste 7 - 1381 George St at Thrift Ave. 900 sq.ft., nice reception area & 3 ofﬁces/treat rooms, prkg lot. $1250/mo all incl. 604-240-5913

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HOMES FOR RENT

COMPLETELY RENOVATED 2 bedroom single family house in a quiet street in the heart of White Rock. Large backyard ideal for children. Guest suite-New AppliancesNon Smoking-No Pet- $1550/ month - (604) 689-0155 CRESCENT BEACH-fully furnished 2 bdrm, 2 bath, all utils incl. N/P. N/S. $1350/mo. Available January - July. Call (360)772-8088

WHITE ROCK Close to Semiahmoo Mall

Beautiful View! 2 bdrms - $1195

Call 604-538-5337 WHITE ROCK Feb.1, reno’d BACH suite. Clean, quiet, adult oriented bldg nr bus & shps. NS/NP. Incl h/w heat,1 yr lease $750. 778-836-0205

White Rock Hillcrest Villa 1371 Fir St 2 Bedroom ~ Corner Unit $885/mo Non smoking No pets Adult Oriented Heat & Hot water incl’s (604)536-8428 WHITE ROCK. Large 1 bdrm sml balcony. Nr amenits & beach. $780/mo. incl gas ht/w. 604-951-8632 or 604-589-7818.

WHITE ROCK:

MARTIN VILLAGE 1/2 Block South of Semiahmoo Adult & Seniors Community

Barclay Arms - 1635 Martin Dr (604) 535-1174 to view www.porterealty.com

1589 Martin St. 604-535-5309 to view www.porterealty.com

S.SURREY/W.ROCK new 1 Bdrm + den, granite countertops, s.steel applis, inste w/d, u/g prk, exercise rm, 19 blks to beach, can be fashionably furn’d. NS/NP, $1095/mo. Call 604-341-3239 or 604-941-9993

Sundial Apartments 14834 North Bluff Road Nice 1 bdrm apt. for quiet adult reasonable rent incl’s cable, heat, h/w

sorry ~ no pets

WHITE ROCK. NEW 2 bdrm maple cabinetry, granite kit/bath, h/wood elec f/p 5 S/S appl. patio, fully furn. $1500. March 1. 604-617-3299. WHITE ROCK, NEWLY RENO’D, QUIET BLDG, clean, 2 bdrm, partial view. Feb. 15. Incl heat, h/water & parking. Sorry no pets. $950/mth. Call (604) 538-8408

PROPERTY Rentals Have Qualiﬁed Tenants Need Homes Call Sheri M 604-535-8080 Full pictures & info. on our website croftagencies.com Promp & Professional S. SURREY 1 bdrm cottage (+ storage) On farm, pets welcome, $700/mth. Incl. utils./cbl. Avail. March 1st. Phone (604) 538-1477 S.SURREY 2093 King George Hwy 3 bdrm rancher, 1.5 baths, lrg yard, $1595. 604-341-0371 / 518-7306. Avail. now. **Also large separate storage avail. S. SURREY. 2 bdrm. apt. 152/19th. N/s, n/p. Avail. Feb. 1st. $1300/mo. includes cable. DELTA 115/84B, 3 bdrm. house, March 1. $1400 mo. 604-325-3629 or 604-649-0821 S. SURREY, Private setting, 4/bdrms, 3/bthrms, dble carport, 5/appli, N/S, Cl to Grandview corners. $2600/mo. 778-773-0514. WHITE ROCK: 1 acre, 4 Bdrm, full house up & down, lots of privacy, big shop + garage. Feb 1st. $2300/mo. (604) 537-4376 WHITE ROCK, Marine Dr. Unobstructive view. 3 bdrms, 2 1/2 baths. N/S. N/P. $2400 + utils. Feb 15. Phone 604-536-3842.

WHITE ROCK

OCEAN VIEW! No Smoking & No Pets

Quiet lifestyle with a view.

(604)538-5085

Beautiful, large 1 & 2 bedroom suites available. Close to Semiahmoo mall, rec. centers, transit and White Rock beach. Nestled in a park like setting, with some suites cat friendly it?s a must see. To view call 604-531-9797 or email rentwhiterock@telus.net and ask for Suada.

WHITE ROCK: Ocean view, nr pier, 1 & 2 bdrm apts. $850 & $1195/mo. H/w & parking incl in rent. 1081 Martin St. Refs & lease req. n/s, n/p. Val (604)767-9429

White Rock 1243 Best Street 1 Bedroom $675/mo Incl’s heat & hot water Strictly non-smoking building No Pets ~ Adult oriented (604)536-8428

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WHITE ROCK

1 Bdrm’s available incls heat/hotwater

open ﬂrplan, 1 bdrm apts, patios or balcs. $840. Incl heat/hw. No pets

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

1 Bdrm, 1 bath. Clean quiet bldg. Hardwood ﬂoors, large closets. Includes heat & hot water. Close to mall & services.

Very large & open 1 & 2 bdrm apt homes w/very lrg patios or balc’s. Rents incl heat & h/w. Beautiful grounds, pool & rec/rms. No Pets

Adult & Seniors Oriented Comm, 1 blk S.W. of Semiahmoo. Lrg,

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APARTMENT/CONDO

WHITE ROCK 1850 Southmere, Newly renvd, 2 br, gnd lvl, pvt patio, Granite, inste ldry, Pool, Nr shop/schl, N/S, cat ok. $1275/mo, incl ht & h/w Avl Feb 1. 604-535-2511

Concrete Hi-rise. 55+, NS/NP

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BALDWIN UPRIGHT PIANO, good condition, $1700. 604-504-3607 (Abbotsford)

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FURNITURE

PUGS, 3 lovely male puppies, 10 wks old, shots, vet ✓ & dewormed, $700. 604-945-0680, 778-321-0294

MISC. FOR SALE

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

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STEEL BUILDING SALE! Less than WOOD. Less than CANVAS. Various sizes and shapes. Canadian Manufacturer Direct. For the BEST AND LOWEST call Pioneer Steel Manufacturers, 1-800-668-5422.

POODLE SHIH TZU x, 8wks, female, ready to go, vet check, dewormed, $500. (604)556-8745

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE PETS

ALL APPLIANCES, HD Washer, dryers, stackers, fridges, stoves, reconditioned 6 month warranty. Delivery avail. (778)928-1760

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

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APPLIANCES

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Rubbish CALL ROGER

Cash paid for records & music memorabilia. Must be in good condition. No dealers please. Call Bud at 604 626-8389

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ANTIQUES & VINTAGE

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

WHITE ROCK 152/17A. 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo. 1st ﬂoor. In-ste lndry, 2 parking. N/S, N/P. $1300/mo. Avail. now. Phone (604) 644-1428. WHITE ROCK. 2 bdrm walk out, 1 bath. Nr Mall. $1195 incl heat/hotwater, lam ﬂrs. Senior oriented. ns/np.604-536-9565,778-385-9565

WHITE ROCK Silvermoon Apt bldg Two 2 bdrms $1000/mo & $1400 each. Only 1 block from the beach, incredible ocean views. Avail now. No pets, lease. Ref’’s req’’d. To view call Scotty 778-294-1840. (Ascent Real Estate Management Corp.)

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OFFICE/RETAIL

ATTRACTIVE ROOM IN OFFICE. S. SURREY, 152/28 Ave. Suitable for Consultation-type profession. Reas. rent. Phone (604) 542-9759. WHITE ROCK, Central, 1,295 sq/ft, street front. $2,000 net inclds heat & u/g prkg. Call (604)996-9887.

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OFFICE/RETAIL

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

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION OCEAN PARK-Responsible, mature adult to share furnished home. NS/NP. Refs $600 inc. utils/int. 604-541-8088 S.SURREY Priv room w/en-ste in newer home, nice view nr shops & bus, ns/np. $700 incld utils. 604-531-8147 eve/wkends.

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SUITES, UPPER

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

WILLOUGHBY 4 yr. old 3 bdrm. upper ﬂr. Clean, deck, dble gar. N/S N/P. Immed. $1700. 604-209-5675

752

TOWNHOUSES

ALDERWOOD Very Clean 1,800 sq ft 3 bdrm 1.5 bath w 2 car garage located at end of quiet cul-de-sac. Includes 5 appls, updated paint & carpets ns/np. $1,400/mo 778-898-2513

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TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

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SUITES, LOWER

COMPLETELY RENOVATED, bright 2 bedroom suite on quiet view street in west White Rock. New appliances and includes large in suite laundry. $1150/mo including utilities. NS, NP. Avail immediately. Call 604-788-4098 for more info. CRESCENT BEACH, new 2 bdrm bsmt in heritage home on 3/4 acre. Sep entr & lndry, 4 appl, N/S, small pet ok, on 351 bus rte, 10 min walk to beach and Crescent Park, $1,100. incl utils/ internet/prkg. Avail now! 604-220-7689

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 1998 JEEP CHEROKEE Ltd: V8, 1 ownr, no acc/dents, AirCared, a/c, htd gray leather sts, lumbar, crs, k/l ent, s/rf retracts, proof of main on 221K kms. $5000. (604)531-0730.

MORGAN CREEK AREA

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New 1 bdrm suite, maple kitchen & ﬂoor, granite countertops, crown mouldings, sep ent, inste ldry. Easy access to hwy. Np/ns. Suit single prof. $900/mo. incl utils Avail March 1.

WHITE Rock Clean bright bachelor ldry., pkrg, tub, priv. entry, 9' ceiling, new wood Àrs. N/s. Sm pet. Avail. immed. $700 incl util. 604-536-7993 WHITE ROCK. Be the first to enjoy this beautiful newly reno’d 2 bdrm. g/l light filled suite. Complete with h/w, granite, s/s, lge garden patio, prkg & peak view. Exc. location, close to 5 corners. N/s, n/p. Ref’s. req’d. Would furn. for exec. rental. $1450/mo. incl. utils. 604-535-7716 WHITE ROCK, Ground level, 1/bdrm, shared laundry, lam flrs, big yard, Feb 1. $795. (604)328-8250 WHITE Rock, nr hospital. Large 1 bdrm. Incl utils. N/S. N/P. Suit prof. Avail. now. $1150. 604-764-5528. WHITE ROCK. Open plan 1 bdrm ste. 1 blk to beach. Lndry, 4 appls, prkg, internet. Avail immed. NS/NP. $850 incl utils. 604-531-8885. WHITE ROCK. SHORT TERM fully furn & equipped main flr suite. 2 bdrm. Patio, prkg. TV, internet. 2 mins walk to beach & Hwy 99. N/S, pet neg. $1480 or $400/week. Avail Feb. 604-541-1457. WHITE ROCK. Walk to beach or town ctr. 1 bdrm suite. Laundry, f/p & bright kitchen. Cls to bus stop, beach & restaurants. N/P. N/S. utils incl. Avail. Feb. 1st. $900/mo. This suite is spotless. 604-536-4630. WILLOUGHBY- 1 Year old 2 BDRM Bsmt Suite,1200 SF, In-suite laundry, DW, full bath, sep heat, NS, NP, avail immediatly, incl: cable & net, $1150 plus 1/3 utilities, 604-329-6021

SUITES, UPPER

CRESCENT BEACH 2 bdrm, view upper, gas f/p, w/d N/S, small pet ok Avail Feb 1. $1100 share utils, 6 mo lease. 604-538-2040. WHITE ROCK. 1 bdrm, facing ocean, across from park. No lndry. $675 + utils. Pierre after 1:30 pm. 604-531-6261. WHITE ROCK 2 bdrm upper, ocean view, share lndry, $1200/mo incl utils, 15506 Buena Vista Ave. NS/NP. 604-531-1316 WHITE ROCK Executive 1700 s/f, 3 bdrms up, 2 baths, dining rm, lv rm & family rm, 2 gas f/ps, 5 appl. Dble garage, cvrd deck; quiet area 5 min to beach, nr amens. $1500/mo+ utils. Ns/np. Now. 604-536-5786. White Rock- Full ocean view, Drive by 15257 Victoria Ave. Upper ﬂr of house. Lane prking. Shrd Lndry. Lrg 1 bdrm. March 1st. $950 + utils. n/s, n/p. Sharon (604)240-9809 WHITE ROCK: Lg Upper suite incl. heat/h.water. 2 bdrm, bright, clean, older bldg. Sunny s.e. deck. Transit steps away. n/p. Quiet tenants only. No designated parking. $900/mo. Avail. Feb. 1st. (604)536-9886 WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

TRUCKS & VANS

1991 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT S.E. mini van, air cared, all power options. $875. OBO (604)532-1075 1992 Dodge Ram Van 250-Low miles. 70K. 8 pass + cargo or spac. Cargo Van. $2500: (778)246-1225

604-538-9180 OCEAN PARK 1 bdrm furn’d suite, all in - phone, cable, wireless internet, laundry, heated ﬂoors, wood f/p, avail immed, $1000/mo. Call Tricia @ 604-782-5553. Rosemary Hts - Nr new 1 bdrm bsmt suite, suitable for single. Furnished. 5 appl. n/s, n/p. Avail. now. $900/mo. (604)535-1546 S.SURREY, 19471-61 Ave. 1 bdrm bsmt. N/S, N/P. Nr Willowbrook mall, bus & amens. $550/mo. Avail now. 604-780-0084. WHITE ROCK: 2/Bdrm ste, walk to beach & hosp; priv ent, 1 cat okay. N/S, no parties. $1050/mo inclds utils, in-W/D, f/p. Refs. Avail Feb 1st. 604-541-8839 ~604.996.5212.

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TRANSPORTATION

WHITE ROCK. Ocean view near beach, garden entry, deluxe, clean, 1100 sf with f/p, 1 bdrm. Ns/np. $950/mo. April 1. 604-536-2636

STORAGE

OCEAN PARK: Storage in safe carport for car/small trailer...? Avail now. $50/mo. Call 604-535-5953. South Surrey - Garage Storage, secure, clean & dry. Avail. now. $125/mo. (604)541-0058

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RENTALS

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AUTO SERVICES

WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Last week 11 out of 14 applications approved! We fund your future not your past. Any Credit. $500 Christmas cash extended. www.coastlineautocredit.com or 1-888-208-3205

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CARS - DOMESTIC

1994 FORD TAURUS 4 dr., auto, air, pw., pl., 1 owner, A/Cared. 143K. $2500 obo 604-377-2455 2005 CADILLAC STS $16,850 obo. Black int/ext, no accid, 119,320 kms no scratchs/dents. (604)773-6190

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1990 VOLVO 240 Wagon, auto, no rust. Clean, runs good. 230kms hwy. $1995/obo: (778)246-1225 1994 ACURA INTEGRA, 4 dr, auto, white, $2,700 obo. Phone 604-728-8110 or 604-771-5334 1996 Honda Accord EXR 4 dr auto, loaded, AirCared, new tires, 227 Hwy K’s, $4900 obo. 604-812-1278 1997 VOLVO 850, AirCared, exc cond, nearly new tires, auto, 4dr, silver, $5300. (604)542-2770 2000 TOYOTA COROLLA VE, auto, 4 dr. AirCrd, A/C, new tirs/brks, 134 k, $3,850. Call (778) 848-7621. 2001 JETTA, diesel, 4 door, very clean, leather seats, cd, a/c, new tires, 156K, $8900. (604)607-4906 2002 Toyota Camry LE- auto, 6 cyl. 4dr, Senior owned. Hwy 190kms. $6900 no gst: 778-246-1225 2007Honda Civic,4 dr,sedan, black, auto, loaded, leather, s. rf, maggs, spoiler,67k, $12,500. 604-825-9477 2007 TOYOTA Matrix, auto. TRD edition, 4 dr. H/B, Silver. 40,000 kms. $10,800 ﬁrm. 604-538-4883. 2009 HONDA CIVIC, 4 dr auto, p/w, p/l, a/c, keyless entry, 11K Km, $14,500. (604)771-1264. 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA LE, all power, sunroof, mags, 4 dr auto, 13K, $15,000. (604)771-1264.

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VEHICLES WANTED

I BUY Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, RVs & Machinery. For Recycling & Repair. Also need 5 full cars for demolition derby. 604-992-0630 I BUY Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, RVs & Machinery. For Recycling & Repair. Also need 5 full cars for demolition derby. 604-992-0630

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

1997 DODGE RAM 3500 ext box 1T reblt 360 engine towing pkg a/cared $3500. 604-533-2259 2004 - 5 TON INTERNATIONAL TRUCK with job. Please call for info: (604)507-7492. 2004 KIA SADONA van, V6, auto, P/S, P/B, air, AM/FM CD, clean thru-out. $5998. 604-533-2924. 2005 Ford Freestar Sports fully loaded DVD, ext warranty, 110K, $6500. 604-729-5649 2006 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN V-6, 3.3L, Air, Tilt, Cruise, PW, PDL, stow/go seating, 52k, 7 pass. no accid. $10,800 604-328-1883 CLASSIC 82 VW Vanagon L camper sleeps 4, no rust, clean, runs great. Must see. $6500. (604)539-8223

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