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Insobriety disputed
Woman’s body found near tracks
Driver admits hitting Alexa
Police are investigating the discovery of a woman’s body near the train tracks in White Rock. Emergency crews flocked to the west end of the beach around 8 a.m. Tuesday, after someone reported finding a body adjacent to the 14300-block of Marine Drive, said Insp. Al Ramey. The find is being treated as suspicious, Ramey said. He said the deceased was found at the hightide line, fully clothed and with no obvious cause of death. Members of the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team were called to the scene, “out of an abundance of caution,” he said. Train traffic was halted and police tape used to secure the area. At press time, a coroner had attended, with the RCMP’s forensic identification team en route. There is no evidence the deceased was hit by a train, BNSF spokesperson Gus Melonas said.
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Clockwise from top: the Middelaer parents, Carol Berner and Alexa.
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Officers investigate Tuesday.
Laurel Middelaer wiped away tears many times Monday, as the trial of the woman accused of causing the death of Middelaer’s young daughter got underway. As witnesses recounted moments before and during the May 17, 2008 tragedy, family and friends on both sides of the case were tearful. “The last thing stuck in my mind is seeing my little grandson standing in the middle of the road, in his swimming trunks, still wet, and a towel hanging around his shoulders,” an emotional John Middelaer said, describing the moments after his granddaughter, Alexa, and daughter, Daphne Johanson, were struck by a car as they fed a horse in the 4300-block of 64 Avenue. “He was just eight years old and he didn’t realize his sister and best friend had been taken away from see page 2
Local Conservative board still to talk to MP Alex Browne Staff Reporter
Russ Hiebert says he’s taking “a long, hard look” at every one of his expenses and is “working hard to reduce them.” Responding to a maelstrom of criticism and tough grilling by media as the week began, the embattled Conservative MP (Surrey-White Rock-Cloverdale) gave more details of his spending – and more justifications for a travel bill that includes flying himself and his family to Ottawa executive class whenever Parliament is in session.
Hiebert, whose 2008-2009 expenses have become a focus for public anger over MP perks, said that after hearing from many
of those constituents directly, he appreciates “that many… were surprised and even disappointed to learn about my expenses.
“I understand their concerns, and I care what they think,” he said. “While I’m committed to my family, I’m also committed to serving
Questions for Russ Hiebert Since a report of MPs’ expenses was released more than a week ago, MP Russ Hiebert has not returned Peace Arch News’ calls, with his office saying he would try to respond to email. On Monday, he emailed the following answers: PAN: “We would prefer to ask these questions in a conversational interview. However, as you seem unable to be reached by phone…:” • How does paying for your family’s travel benefit the taxpayer? RH: I am required to be in Ottawa for 6½ months
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of the year in order to represent the constituents… My wife and two young girls need their husband and father and having them in my life year-round makes me a more effective and balanced representative. • Assuming there are benefits, should private see page 4
and being responsive to my constituents.” Meanwhile, riding Conservative Constituency Association president Jim Scott stopped short of saying the association supports Hiebert’s stand that keeping his family together justifies the high rate of travel spending. “We’ll be meeting with Russ when he comes back from Ottawa and addressing concerns at that time,” Scott said, noting that accountability for expenses is the issue of each MP, and that the association, see page 4
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Alexa’s emotional trial begins from page 1 him. He just stood there, nobody paying much attention to him.” The senior Middelaer was testifying in Surrey Provincial Court, at the trial of Carol Ann Berner. The Delta woman is charged with two counts of dangerous driving causing death and bodily harm, and two counts of impaired driving causing death and bodily harm, in connection with Alexa’s death and Johanson’s serious injuries. According to admissions read into court, Berner agrees she was at the wheel of the car that struck Alexa and her aunt two years ago, and that she is responsible for the youngster’s death and Alexa’s aunt’s injuries. However, she entered not-guilty pleas to all four of the counts before testimony got underway. The defence counsel is seeking to exclude evidence Berner was impaired, citing Charter of Rights breaches. John Middelaer told Judge Peder Gulbranson how he was in Johanson’s car, waiting with his wife while his daughter and Alexa went to feed Alexa’s favourite horse, Horsey Love. The senior Middelaers had just arrived from Alberta to celebrate the birthday of their grandson, Christian. Johanson had only been pulled over long enough to take Alexa to the paddock fence when the tragedy unfolded. “I opened our bag of treats and she was standing right in front of me,” she said, describing how she put a treat for the horse in Alexa’s hand, and how disappointed Alexa was when it dropped. And then, “I heard this noise, this horrible, terrible noise. I turned to my right and I saw... a car coming sideways down the road… Then I saw all this dirt flying.” The next thing Johanson remembers is someone asking her if she knew her name. She awoke in hospital three days later. John Middelaer said when he saw his daughter – her leg twisted and a bone protruding from her arm – he thought she was dead. When he turned toward Alexa, people were already at the youngster’s side. They told him to stay away. He told the court he heard someone say, “she’s not breathing.” Alexa died in hospital the following day. Johanson suffered critical wounds. She was in a wheelchair for four months and only
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Treasure Trove closure marks end of era Alex Browne Staff Reporter
It’s one time when ‘end of an era’ statements ring true. The Modern Service Centre for the Handicapped store on Victoria Avenue – also known as Daisy’s Treasure Trove – will close its doors and be vacant by June 15. The building that has housed it for the last 17 years – the Sausalito Bed & Breakfast – is due to be torn down by the end of June, the first step in fulfilling owners Bob and Jaqueline Yearsley’s hard-won permit to redevelop the property for a six-storey commercial/residential building. But that means the White Rock waterfront will lose the daily presence of one of its legendary characters, feisty Daisy Wall – after more than 37 years in business, 20 of them in the Marine Drive area, operating a thrift store which has always been much more than a thrift store. It’s a change not without some bitterness – when asked about what
precipitated the move, the 91-yearold dynamo lost some of the trademark twinkle in her eyes. “In my heart, (I feel) it’s not very nice to have to leave this way,” she said, noting she received her two months notice from the Yearsleys abruptly and without ceremony. The Yearsleys comment Wall would not sign a lease in 17 years – and they had not raised the rent the last 10 years. “We’re obviously under some concern to move forward with our permit,” Bob Yearsley said, adding that Wall was aware they’ve had the building for sale since November, before they decided to move ahead with the redevelopment themselves. At the same time, he made it clear that they were anxious to avoid any rancour about the situation. “Daisy has been a great tenant and we’ve enjoyed working with her,” he said. “We’re trying to make it as smooth as we can for her,” he said. Wall vows the work she does – and
the Modern Service Centre society itself – won’t end with the store. “I’m going to concentrate on fundraising events,” she said. “I’m not going to have another store.” Wall’s store has been a haven for regular customers, vintage collectors and newcomers, like Sandra Johnston – author of the recently published Travels With Daisy: Belonging is a Blessing – who came to shop and ended up a volunteer and friend. “We’re losing a true treasure,” said Johnston, who will launch the book later in June at Grandview Corners’ Chapters/Indigo. Wall, who will make a special appearance at the launch, is quick to praise others for making Daisy’s Treasure Trove a success. “I need to thank everybody for being so generous and supportive over the years,” Wall said. “The people I’ve worked with – so many of them were like little closed flowers, and now they’re open roses.”
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Daisy Wall will close her Victoria Avenue shop by June 15.
Constable excited about ‘tremendous’ strides made
Promotion, prevention key to job Tracy Holmes
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very time Peter Neily passes by a certain South Surrey intersection, he thinks of her. “She was about my age,” the Surrey RCMP constable says as he turns right off of 32 Avenue onto 176 Street, recalling just one of the many crash scenes he’s attended since joining the RCMP 5½ years ago. It’s believed the collision occurred when Tracy Holmes photo the young woman went through a red light. RCMP attend a call to an apartment on 108 Avenue, where a man was found bleeding. A truck T-boned her vehicle. She died. While happier endings happen daily for pace is about to pick up. initial report. But while police have liberty police officers, it’s the tragedies that stand “I guarantee you if 30 or 50 kids have now to use discretion in certain circumstances, out, Neily says. moved down to the beach, we’ll have a busy in domestic incidents, there is no leeway. “You remember these things. And it night,” he says. “Those types of emotions and heated doesn’t go away.” ••• situations turn people into people they ••• On average, police in Surrey respond would never normally be,” Neily says as he As Neily’s shift on the road gets underway to 200-300 calls per day. They never heads west on 76 Avenue towards the scene. – accompanied last month by a reporter, know who will cross their path, and the “Domestics, specifically, our policy is after Peace Arch News accepted an RCMP differences between each of the city’s five very clear. It doesn’t matter what the victim invitation to go on a ride-along policing districts – Whalley/City wants – if there’s evidence there... we will – the list of active files is endless: Centre, Guildford/Fleetwood, lay charges. Our number one priority is to assault in Cloverdale; assault in Newton, Cloverdale/Port Kells and protect the victims.” South Surrey; shoplifter; drunk in South Surrey – can be extreme. ••• public; mischief; abandoned 911; On this Thursday evening in Neily, the son of a retired RCMP assistantaggressive driver... South Surrey, when ‘B Watch’ was commissioner and a teacher, was born and On a hilltop in Southmere Village on duty, it ranged from two guys raised in Newfoundland. The youngest of Park, local officers investigating a whose dispute over a girl turned two children, he always knew he wanted report of 30 to 50 youth gathering ugly, to a guy toting a six-pack who to become a Mountie. But just in case, he find a trio of friends kicking back, gives haircuts, to a trio driving armed himself with an education first, surrounded by litter that had clearly through town holding a hockey graduating from the University of Guelph Peter Neily been strewn by a larger crowd. net on the roof of their Honda with a degree in management economics. RCMP The teens are surprised to learn Accord. Further north, in Whalley, Neily joined the RCMP in 2004. Posted the visitors aren’t there to join the Neily pulled over a man accused to Surrey, he worked in the traffic services fun. of trying to cash a stolen cheque, then went unit, as well as the Combined Forces “You’re cops? I thought it was normal a few blocks over, where another man was Identity Theft Team and the Auto Crime people,” one 17-year-old says. found bleeding from the head. Target Team, before taking his post as Consts. Ryan Stark and Jason Gernhart Neily’s radio alerts that in Newton, media liaison officer for the city. note the teens’ names, instruct them to officers responded to a domestic dispute, He said he jumped at the opportunity to clean up and bid them a safe night. at a home where records showed multiple promote policing efforts in Surrey. The banter is respectful, but firm. And firearms were registered to the resident. “I truly believe we do some absolutely with word the larger crowd has headed for “They’re asking for no police,” a incredible work here,” he says, settling his the waterfront, Neily predicts the evening’s dispatcher announces shortly after the six-foot-five frame into a patrol car.
“I can’t think of a better place to be a cop.” Neily lauded the dedication of those who choose the career and praised the “tremendous” relationship Surrey officers have with the community – relationships he’s certain contributed to strides made in districts like Whalley/City Centre, where a foot patrol lead by Cpl. Drew Grainger has resulted in a decrease in the incidence of open drug use and drug dealing. Neily acknowledged that public perception of police is not always rosy. “We’d be blind if I didn’t realize that obviously there’s been some controversy,” he said. “Everything you read... I don’t let that drive the way we do business here.” ••• It’s 12:14 a.m., and Neily – eastbound in the 16600-block of 32 Avenue – spots a Ford F150 signalling to turn east from a dark driveway onto the thoroughfare. As Neily drives past, he notes there are two young males in the truck. His interest piqued, Neily watches his rear-view mirror, seconds later pulling a u-turn as the truck driver makes a sudden decision to turn west and speed off in the opposite direction at a pace Neily describes as “off the charts.” “Six-lima-five-zero,” Neily says into his radio, following his call sign for the night with a description of the truck and its direction in hopes other officers in the area can help pull the vehicle over. Accelerating to 110 km/h, Neily listens as the dispatcher relays details of the registered owner associated with the truck’s licence plate: an elderly Abbotsford woman. Blocks later, with no sign of the truck ahead, he calls off his effort to close the distance. “It’s not worth the risk,” Neily explains. ••• Like the fast-paced change of events that lead to the truck chase, many incidents police deal with in the course of a shift take unexpected turns, says Neily. He recalled a “relatively routine” report he responded to about five years ago. A woman phoned asking police to check on a friend. When officers arrived, they discovered she had been murdered, and that the suspect was still at the scene. And like the woman killed at 176 Street and 32 Avenue, it’s a file he won’t soon forget.
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from page 1 industry be encouraged to pay for the business travel of family members of their employees? Every job is different. It is an individual decision for each and every business. • What class of travel do you fly? Do your family members fly the same class? The House of Commons purchases refundable tickets, as MPs’ schedules change frequently. Air Canada, for instance, offers refundable tickets in the Latitude and Executive Classes – not Tango, which is non-refundable economy. For a flight to Ottawa on Tuesday, June 1, Latitude is $1,534, while executive class is $1,894. As the difference in cost is modest, I and most of my colleagues, and their spouses and children, choose executive class when we can. In addition, during the five-hour flight, I use this time to review documents and work on government business on a laptop. This material is confidential and the larger workspace gives me room to maintain that confidentiality. • Have your travel costs changed after the 200809 fiscal year, especially since your second child was born last year? I’ve already taken steps to reduce my travel expenses and… you will see that my expenses will be significantly less than they were in 2008. • Do you know of other MPs whose family travel is covered by the taxpayer? Be specific. All MPs have their spousal and family travel to Ottawa covered by the House of Commons. • What happens to the frequent-flyer points amassed by your family’s travel? House of Commons policy is that frequent flyer points must be used for government travel. • In light of the public reaction, will you continue to use taxpayers’ funds to pay for your
family’s travel? I appreciate that many constituents were surprised and even disappointed to learn about my expenses. I have heard from many constituents directly. I understand their concerns, and I care what they think. While I’m committed to my family, I’m also committed to serving and being responsive to my constituents. I am taking a long, hard look at every one of my expenses and I’m working hard to reduce them. • Why are your printing costs higher than other MPs? And how does paying for your printed message mailed out to residents benefit the taxpayer? My constituents constantly tell me they want to be informed about issues that affect them. I work hard to ensure that I communicate with constituents and get their feedback. Sending regular newsletters and surveys is a key part of my communications. To put my printing costs in context, I represent over 120,000 Canadians, so the actual cost per constituent is about 67 cents annually. I believe it is a reasonable cost for the number of communications pieces I produce. • Should politicians from all political parties be encouraged to increase their self-publication? I won’t comment on what other MPs should or should not do. However, every newsletter I send has a response form which gives me regular feedback from the community. • Who does your printing? The House of Commons print shop does my printing on a non-profit basis. • Do you understand why there has been negative public reaction to the revelations over your spending? No response.
Board ‘has no say in this matter’ from page 1 trast to his record in Parliament Hiebert is also under fire as chiefly charged with collecting to “strengthen” families in his chair of the Commonwealth Pardonations for the pre-election own riding. liamentary Association, which is war chest, would have no juris“Where has Russ Hiebert been coming under scrutiny for orgadiction over Hiebert’s spending, when it comes to the protection nizing expensive overseas trips other than during nomination. of the most vulnerable members – characterized by critics like “The (Conservative) head of families, those yet unborn?” Kevin Gaudet, of the Canadian office has frozen all nomination Taxpayers Federation, as “taxhe asked. processes in ridings that hold “And where was he when under payer-funded junkets” – to proa current sitting MP,” he said, his watch the definition of mar- mote parliamentary democracy adding this has been in effect riage is altered to include two in other Commonwealth counsince the Conservatives formed members of the same sex?” tries, such as Kenya. a minority government in 2004. “We really have no say in this matter, at White Rock Beach other than being able to express our concerns. • Thurs., June 3 • Fri., June 4 • Sat., June 5 “(Hiebert) remains the • Wed., June 2 candidate of the Conser- TIME Ht./m Ht./ft. TIME Ht./m Ht./ft. TIME Ht./m Ht./ft. TIME Ht./m Ht./ft. vative party for his rid- 05:40 2.9 9.5 06:51 2.7 8.9 07:40 2.4 7.9 00:14 4.0 13.1 ing until such time as the 07:56 3.0 9.8 08:59 2.7 8.9 10:32 2.5 8.2 08:12 2.2 7.2 party decides to unfreeze 15:22 1.2 3.9 15:52 1.5 4.9 16:23 1.9 6.2 12:46 2.5 8.2 the nominating process.” 23:24 4.0 13.1 23:51 4.0 13.1 16:58 2.2 7.2 This means, Scott said, that, at present, Hiebert • JYSK Linen & Furniture • Thrifty Foods • White Rock Real Estate Advisor* • Rona* is immune from chal- Wed. lenge from others within Flyers • Fraser Valley Hearing* • Canadian Tire* • Visions Electronics* • Little Caesars* • Home Depot* • Sunbury Cedar* his own party over the expense issue, and could IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVEE THE ABOVE FLYERS FLYERS, PLEASE CALL DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT AT 604-538-7660 * Not distributed in all areas areas. only be challenged by candidates from other parties during election. One of these candidates, Mike Schouten of the Christian Heritage Party, is already lashing out at Hiebert on both 10 am • Peace Arch Park the expense issue and his Picnic Area record of accomplishments while in office. TO REGISTER AND Schouten said that while OBTAIN PLEDGE FORMS: his party can “accept www.strokerecoverybc.ca Hiebert’s noble desire 604-541-1290 to maintain the family construct… we do quesWALK - WHEELCHAIR - RUN tion why this has to be TEAM OR INDIVIDUAL paid for with funds from IT’S UP TO YOU! working Canadians.” MUSIC BY ENTERTAINMENT FOR CLOWN - FACE PAINTING Schouten took a shot at TIM READMAN - GUITAR THE WHOLE FAMILY BALLOON ART the value Hiebert places HUGH ELLENWOOD - FIDDLE MC MARK MADRYGA PRIZES! PRIZES! on his own family in con-
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Quinn acquitted in retrial Dan Ferguson Black Press
Sandra Martins-Toner reached over and covered the ears of her youngest son. She didn’t want 13-yearold Brayden to hear the judge describe how his older brother died. She and her husband David brought their son to a B.C. Supreme Court chamber in New Westminister on Monday morning to hear the verdict in the second-degree murder trial of Katherine Quinn. They were hoping the court would once again convict Quinn, a Surrey mother of three, of second-degree murder for her role in the beating death of 16-yearold Matthew Martins five years ago. Instead, Justice Wendy Baker said the evidence that Quinn urged her boyfriend to kill Matthew was based on insufficient evidence to meet the criminal court requirement of proof beyond a reasonable doubt. At that, Martins-Toner fled the courtroom. Quinn burst into tears. As the crowd in the courtroom, most of them supporters of the Martins-Toner family, filed out, Quinn hugged her mother, sobbing loudly. Outside the courtroom, an emotional Martins-Toner told reporters “justice was not done.”
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David and Sandra Martins-Toner speak after the verdict. “I feel as through we failed our son,” she said. A previous trial found Quinn guilty of second-degree murder after a jury concluded she had told her boyfriend Robert Forslund “if you love me, you’ll kill him,” after Martins wounded her during a scuffle outside a Whalley house party on July 2, 2005. Baker said the eyewitness testimony that Quinn urged murder was not reliable. The judge said Quinn set in motion a train of events that led to the murder of Matthew Martins when she tried to rob Martins of his gold chain. Martins, she said, did nothing to provoke Quinn. While Quinn’s conduct was “reprehensible” justice Baker
said, it did not make her responsible for the murder. “Robert Forslund killed Mr. Martins,” Baker said. The five-foot-two 125-pound teen was walking by the house where Quinn lived with Forslund when a drunken Quinn jumped him from behind. In the scuffle, Quinn suffered what doctors called a minor cut under her left armpit. Martins fled, with Forslund in pursuit. The brawny six-foot-two Forslund caught Martins at the SkyTrain station and administered a savage beating. Defence lawyer James Millar won Quinn a second trial by arguing the eyewitness claims about the order to kill should not have been allowed.
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Shielded from accountability he ultimate measure of a man, Martin Luther King Jr. wrote in 1963, is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. MP Russ Hiebert (South Surrey-White RockCloverdale) is presumably bearing the scars of discomfort and inconvenience this week after undergoing days of critical commentary delivered through the media and received at his office over his spending. And now, Hiebert says, he has heard from his constituents and will strive to “work hard” to reduce his expenses – the highest among MPs in B.C., and second highest in Canada behind a quadriplegic MP with associated special costs. Hiebert’s message – received via email Monday morning – answers few questions, however. And his seeming unwillingness to be interviewed without the safeguards of time and reflection – likely to give him the opportunity to have his responses vetted – does little to back his contention that he truly cares what constituents think. MPs who truly care about what their constituents think open themselves to be held accountable for their actions, rather than shielding themselves under any pretenses of being too busy. This is not to discount Hiebert supporters’ claims of a media-made firestorm. Indeed, journalists are leaping all over this news item, some with gleeful abandon. However, such subjective reportage, while dubious in its own right, hardly excuses Hiebert’s lack of accountability after his own lack of discretion. It could be argued that Hiebert’s sidestepping of questions will likely have no effect on either the Conservative stronghold on the Semiahmoo Peninsula or his candidacy. The other parties have been such also-rans in previous elections, that a Conservative win is hardly the issue. But it may give many here pause to reflect on the nature of the representation we receive – and perhaps wonder whether our apparent satisfaction with the status quo has become less a matter of comfort than a symptom of complacency. Whatever our political stripe, residents of this riding deserve a representative who is willing to be accountable for past actions, and capable of thinking on his, or her, feet. By any measure – any meaningful measure – Hiebert comes up short.
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Greater Victoria, population 364,121 ICTORIA – Just over a year ago, a new kind of local government at the time, soars to the top of the sprang to life in B.C. graph with 136 local politicians. This is almost exactly twice as many as It’s likely you haven’t heard of Toronto (population 2.5 million) the Northern Rockies Regional Tom Fletcher and includes 14 mayors, which Municipality, although it is three times the size of Metro means 14 administrators and a Vancouver and occupies oneprofusion of senior staff. Northern Rockies obviously tenth of the entire province. It has few people compared to its was formed in February 2009 southwestern cousin, but don’t when the town of Fort Nelson merged with the adjacent assume there’s nothing going on there. regional district, taking in much In the planning or of the vast northeast of B.C. construction phase are a Northern Rockies is run by a seven-member council, recreation centre, public safety led currently by Mayor Bill building, industrial park, arterial roads and an aquatic centreStreeper, directing one chief convention facility, as well as administrative officer and staff. housing expansion. At the same time B.C.’s first regional municipality was formed, Northern Rockies has signed a widethe Victoria-based business magazine ranging agreement with the Fort Nelson First Nation that requires the two Douglas came out with a simple bar councils to work together on social, graph to illustrate the situation in environmental and industrial matters. Greater Victoria, also known as the Capital Regional District. The only Its most prominent industrial matter is comment was the headline, “Is more the Horn River shale, a gigantic natural gas resource that grows in value as the government better government?” oil slick blooms in the Gulf of Mexico. The graph is striking. It shows Vancouver has 27 local politicians to Mayor Streeper is looking at the serve a population of just over 600,000, bigger picture, including a liquefied natural gas export facility proposed near and Calgary manages more than one Kitimat and investment from South million people with just 22 elected Korea in pipeline infrastructure so it officials.
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170 responding can import gas. A 2007 “community needs assessment” found that Northern Rockies needs another $134 million beyond its existing tax base and grants to complete its community development plans, and the council is building a plan to achieve that. Greater Victoria also has a vast hinterland, extending up the west side of Vancouver Island to Port Renfrew. This region has its own rich industrial history, symbolized by crumbling old railbeds from steam-train logging, and a modern logging camp at Jordan River that stands mostly idle these days. In 2008, I wrote about my road trip up to Port Renfrew and along the newly upgraded “circle route” that actually allows a passenger vehicle to travel up and across the island, connecting to the Trans-Canada Highway. This run-down goat trail is finally paved all the way, a surge of progress that is viewed with alarm by MLA John Horgan and various local politicians. Near Jordan River I viewed a partially completed subdivision of one-acre lots. It was approved by the Capital Regional District, and then stopped half-built when officials finally checked their own records that showed bylaws didn’t allow it. This stunning display of incompetence was shrugged off in the city, where the comfortable army of CRD politicians and officials is clustered. The answer to the magazine’s question is no. More government isn’t better government. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press. tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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MP Hiebert re-evaluated Editor: Re: MP defends expense ranking as family matter, May 26. MP Russ Hiebert spent $637,000 on expenses for 2008/2009 with $220,000 on family travel. Hiebert states “senior members encouraged this as they appreciate the negative consequences that separation can have on family life.” Tell me what job in the private sector could afford you this type of luxury? I’ll tell you. None, because private-sector companies need to be fiscally responsible to remain viable. This is not a requirement when using taxpayers’ money. And the fact senior members encourage this is a testament to how ignorant MPs are to the sensitivity of the private sector to this type of fiscal abuse. I have travelled extensively on business, separated from my family. I subsequently re-examined my career and have taken lower paid options to be closer to home. As a taxpayer, I’m horrified to pay to soften your separation anxiety. I have always voted Conservative. Here’s my deal, Mr. Hiebert: Stop the frivolous family travel or introduce a private member’s bill to make family business-travel expenses tax deductible. If all you MPs feel so strongly about this, it should be a slam dunk. Otherwise, my vote will go elsewhere and it will encourage anyone who has done any business travel to do the same. Brian Wall, White Rock
Money well spent Recent articles in various papers criticizing Russ Hiebert regarding MP expenses have been unfair. His travel expenses were largely a function of geography; anyone who has travelled in this country realizes MPs in B.C. will have higher travel expenses than those from Ontario. Russ has set an excellent example of high family values in keeping his young family together by taking them with him when Parliament is in session. Furthermore, this is within Parliamentary guidelines. In our vast country, I think it is vital we support our representatives in government and ensure they can spend as much time as possible in their ridings, keeping in touch with those whom they represent. I am much more concerned by the mountain of debt which the opposition parties have imposed upon us over the years. Bill Taylor, White Rock
Cancel my membership I was an employee of the federal government, assigned to Singapore for three years, and I was required to make regular trips to Thailand and the Philippines on business. I travelled alone and flew economy class because both destinations were only approximately three hours away. According to government regulations, we were not allowed to travel business class unless the flight was eight hours duration or longer. I did take my wife along with me on a few occasions, however, I was
required to pay for all of her travel, meals and incidental expenses, as were all government employees. Russ Hiebert may be an MP but he is still a civil servant, meaning he shouldn’t be allowed extraordinary monetary privileges. We are still going through difficult times, struggling to crawl our way out of a recession, and these perks and other charges MPs may be incurring should be curtailed. I believe it is in the best interest of Canadians that the auditor general be allowed to conduct an audit of MPs’ expenses, to be made public. I am a Conservative party member and have made financial contributions to the party. Having been made aware of these developments, which I find totally objectionable, I herewith cancel my membership and will be returning my membership card forthwith. Jim Francis, Surrey
Hiebert writes Over the past week, much coverage has focused on my expenses for ’08. I appreciate that many were surprised and even disappointed to learn about my expenses. I have heard from many constituents directly. I understand their concerns, and I care what they think. While I’m committed to my family, I’m also committed to serving and being responsive to my constituents.
I’m going to take a long, hard look at every one of my expenses and work hard to reduce them. I also support the auditor-general’s request to examine Parliament’s books. I believe all MPs want Canadians to have the confidence MP Russ Hiebert that their dollars are being used efficiently and spent appropriately. MP Russ Hiebert, Surrey
Different perspective Why does MP Russ Hiebert think he has to take his family with him to work? For more than 20 years, I was on the road, travelling worldwide for a great company that made equipment for the forest industry all over the globe. My wife of 60 years, three months and two weeks, when she past away, was always standing on the doorsteps and welcoming me home – a tradition and a sight I wouldn’t miss for the world. So, Mr. Hiebert, what make you think your job is different, and have the taxpayer pay for family travel? Now, at 94, I sit in my White Rock home with millions of great memories, as I listen and read about you spending our money? Helme Christiansen, White Rock
Always business class I travel away from home for three weeks out of every four for my job. If I were to take my family and claim it as a business expense, Canada Revenue Agency would disallow it. Hiebert can spend as much as he wants – as long as I can, too, and write it all off as a business expense. Hiebert knew the cost of signing up for this job. Use email, Skype and text messaging like the rest of us. Secondly, it has been my privilege to be on flights with members of Parliament. Every time, they have been sitting in business class with Air Canada. I have yet to see one on a WestJet flight. And don’t get me started on printing costs. We recycle – without reading – at least one item a week that comes in the mail from Hiebert. And those surveys he sends out. I have never seen such biased survey work, which in my opinion is just a tool to gauge how well his views are being accepted in his constituency. Seems like the Conservatives have turned the trough into a buffet. Murray Voth, Surrey
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A media scandal The current mainstream media pile-on of MP Russ Hiebert is a good illustration of how news stories evolve nowadays. Every week or so a new scandal emerges. In order to generate see more letters pages 8-9
Unmitigated contempt won’t deter We struggle against a Editor: government that relentlessly Re: Province won’t pull a sends out the message that California on HST, May 26. our thoughts and desires are I must confess that inconsequential to them. when I read the article by They will do what they columnist Tom Fletcher, I want because they have the had to look on the Internet power to do so. This is not to find out just what he democracy at work. I am old was calling me – as an enough to remember a time anti-HST canvasser – when when politicians actually he referred to the “motley cared about our feelings. mujahadeen.” Mujahideen, As to the put down leveled or mujahedeen, translates at “shrub merchant” Bill from the Arabic into justice Vander Zalm – he was fighter or freedom fighter. rather more than that in his Jihad – he later refers day. Actually, King George to our “anti-HST jihad,” VI was a bit of a shrub an odd choice of words – man himself, possessing translates into “struggles.” considerable skills with his Motley, according to the beloved rhododendrons. Oxford dictionary, means, Prince Charles is a successful diversified in colour, farmer, running a profitable of varied character, an enterprise, among other incongruous mixture. things. And that we are! Black, These men possess more yellow, white and every than a little “class,” I’d say. shade in between, as one Throughout his column, would expect in a multiFletcher has expressed an cultural society. We are unmitigated contempt for also, men and women Contributed photo the people who have dared of every socio-economic South Surrey’s Sybil Rowe canvasses in Point Grey. to disagree with government status and every level of policy on this issue. I fear education. Thus, Fletcher’s words, on the surface, seem innocent. Gordon Campbell’s government shares this contempt. I am not ashamed of my “struggle” and make no My problem, however, with this deeply offensive apologies for it. As a woman of 74 years, who values column is the very negative connotation that his words integrity, compassion and tolerance, I am deeply carry in a post 9-11 world. To refer to us as fighting a offended by this article. “jihad,” is irresponsible in the extreme! The very word Today, I stood and walked in the rain for three hours conjures up visions of terrorists on suicide missions. gathering signatures on our “Fight HST Initiative Our “struggle” is for the preservation of democracy, Petition.” which is being threatened every day. Despite mockery and insult, I will continue until the We struggle against a government that feels entitled to job is done. deceive, saying one thing before an election, and then Sybil Rowe, Surrey doing the opposite after the election.
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letters from page 7 continuing interest and outrage, it must be personalized – hence the attachment of Hiebert to an issue that actually involves all our elected federal representatives. Potential targets are chosen almost at random to be demonized, even though quite often – as is true in this case – they have done nothing illegal or wrong. Then the process of attempting to destroy their reputation and their career begins in earnest, and anything the victims say in their defense will be ignored because it doesn’t fit the storyline. It’s all very entertaining, and makes for good water-cooler conversations. Most importantly, it sells advertising. Inevitably, this week’s lynch mob will quickly lose interest when the next scandal or Hollywood gossip grabs their attention, but I wonder if anybody ever stops to consider the damage these mainstream media-orchestrated attacks do to innocent individuals caught in the crossfire? There has to be a better way to effect change when problems are identified. Gary Cameron, Surrey
Provide answers I see where my MP, Russ Hiebert, says his travelling costs were high because his wife and two children travel with him. I have no objection to paying for his travelling expenses, but I resent to having to pay directly for those of his family. On another matter, it would be interesting to have an account from him regarding printing costs of more than $80,000. Frank Howard, Surrey
Family first I was wowed by the fact our MPs have such good employment benefits when I saw those figures of Russ Hiebert’s expenses. However, I don’t see any personal wrongdoing in this case. As Russ defended himself in his email, these expenses – travel bills in particular – are under oversight of the House, which means they are legitimate. Russ is doing the right thing to put his family as equally important as his own career. I feel lucky for his two little sweethearts to have a father like him who hasn’t sacrificed their interests for something else. It’s a shame some kinds of job won’t allow some families to live a normal family life. I assume that’s the reason why MPs are given financial compensation for frequent family travelling. Having said that, as taxpayers, we are certainly not happy to read stories that tell us how generously we pay our MPs, and other government staff, while we ourselves are struggling with mortgage or family vacations. I guess it’s the House of Commons rules or something more fundamental that have to be blamed. They need to be reformed to prevent unnecessary cost of payrolls funded by us. As to more auditing on the bills of MPs, I don’t see it as a solution. You would end up spending more to monitor, correct or prevent something that costs less. Do we want to pay $100,000 to hire auditors to check on the bills and find
$10,000 were used not the way they were supposed to be used? I am glad to see your paper did tell the two sides of one story, which some didn’t bother to do. Vivian Liu, Surrey
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No business expense Perhaps Mr. Hiebert did not realize when he ran for office that Parliament is in Ottawa. My daughter travels throughout B.C. as part of her job; she has two children and a husband, but she would not dare to take them with her and call it a “business expense.” Really, Mr. Hiebert, what a waste of taxpayer’s money and what a pompous sense of selfentitlement. Joan Rivett, Surrey
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letters from page 8 Hiebert’s spending, why don’t we measure him based on his successes and achievements for our communities and his aspiration to reflect family values. It’s time for constituents to look at the greater picture and support our elected official. Gavin W. Johnston, Surrey
Matter of class When I travel to/from Ottawa, I often meet Russ Hiebert on the plane and enjoy speaking to him. The key point missed in this brouhaha is that Russ and his family always fly first class – using three seats in business class since their baby is under age two, and soon to be four seats. This is more than quadruple the cost of economy travel. I often fly first class using an economy fare plus Air Canada upgrade certificates, as I am a Super Elite member. I suspect Russ and his family are members given how much they fly. The point is, we fly all four Hieberts first class on every flight, whereas they could all fly in economy for less than the price of one person in first class. There should be the trade-off decision given to MPs: you can fly yourself first class, or your whole family in economy and use your upgrade certificates – using rewards Canadian taxpayers have paid for – to fly first class whenever possible. Sadly, this proposal will probably make no sense to our politicians and the government. Tim Collings, Surrey
What crime? I think it’s natural to have a knee-jerk reaction when someone finally informs us what a certain item or activity costs. But in regard to our B.C. MPs’
travel expenses, I think we need to not let the media stampede us into some hair-on-fire reaction that they are more than happy to create and then report. Yes, it’s costly for our MPs to travel to Ottawa from here. It’s also costly to send the appointed senators back there to engage in activities that many Canadians question the bang for the buck. As I understand, MP Russ Hiebert is abiding by the House rules regarding travel with his spouse and dependent daughters – so what crime? I caution all those who would attack the importance of the unity of a young family for either political gain or some moral high ground. Are we allowing the media to cloud our fond memories of former prime ministers and their young families in Ottawa? And yes, there was a John Kennedy whose little children brought a warmth to the White House. I don’t recall any hand wringing or forensic audits attacking those families. So, before we literally throw out the babies with the bath water, take the target off Hiebert’s back. Dennis Smith, White Rock
Others have families Russ Hiebert keeps emphasizing the fact he has a family and wants to keep its members together. That’s commendable but he hardly deserves a medal. Mr. Hiebert, what about the pilots who fly you – and your family – all over the country? They, too, have families and do not have the luxury of spending more than $12,000 a week to bring them along. That’s the job they chose, as you chose yours. If you don’t like being away from your wife and kids – and who does – get a different job. D. Brown, Surrey
Nice if you can get it The expense account of MP Russ Hiebert for one fiscal year would appear excessive to any person who works for a normal living or who is living on a fixed income in retirement. Not only are Hiebert’s expenses an outrageous example of government largesse to an elected politician, but he stands almost alone as an outlier on the personal expense curve. We have heard the personal family-values preservation arguments from Hiebert. Would any long-haul trucker, mining-camp resident or oil-rig labourer be more than slightly envious of travel expense reimbursements like Hiebert’s? How about paying real income earners a supplement so that they can bring spouses and children closer to the worksite? And while we’re at it, why not fly them first class? It’s nice money and privilege if you can get it. Two things I would wish for out of this: one, that Hiebert’s expense account be parsed and published right down to the last candy bar; and two, that we retire him from his position at the next election so that he can go back to his real day job. Lawyer perhaps? Charles Dubois, White Rock
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Susan Janetti, founder of the Zimbabwe Gecko Society, shows off a few of the handmade, beaded-wire ornaments that have been sold to raise money for African children.
Society has raised more than $45,000 to help African children
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heartfelt effort to help widows and orphaned children in Zimbabwe is growing. Since first appealing for donations in exchange for handmade beaded-wire ornaments, the Zimbabwe Gecko Society has collected more than $45,000 for the cause – nearly $5,000 of that from a garage sale held May 15 at White Rock Baptist Church. “We are tired and a little weary ... but so very thankful with the knowledge of what joy these funds will bring,” Susan Janetti, a founder of the society, said in an email following the fundraiser. “To all who came to shop, eat lunch and offer your support with your presence or donations – thank you.” Proceeds from the garage sale
topped the total from a similar providing the villagers with basic items – such as goats, seeds and event held the year before by fertilizer – and guidance, with an $1,700. aim to helping them become selfJanetti, a South Surrey resident who emigrated from Africa, sufficient. Recently, beelaunched the society ❝We are tired and a keeping was formally in January 2009, after starting little weary... but so introduced, a venture the Zimbabwe Gecko very thankful with that provides both Project a year before. a revenue source as the knowledge of well as a product that The effort first caught the attention what joy these funds can be used to heal wounds. of Peninsula residents will bring.❞ when Janetti appealed Reflecting on Susan Janetti for donations in all that has been Gecko Society accomplished, Janetti exchange for 600 is confident prayer of the beaded-wire has played a role, and points to a ornaments. In Zimbabwe, children’s fashion fundraising dinner held in April as example. and sell the trinkets in order to Due to challenges in her buy food. personal life, including her Here, funds raised with the husband’s fight with cancer, Janetti ornaments do that and more. The society feeds 200 children – who hosted a successful dinner every week. With $1,000, it can a year ago, raising $12,000 – had start support of an entire village, all but determined a second such
fundraiser wasn’t to be. She had too much on her plate. But she couldn’t ignore the fact that no dinner would also mean more children in Zimbabwe would go without. And so she prayed. “I was sitting there thinking, what can I do? God loves these kids more than me. I literally said, ‘they’re yours,’” Janetti said. Shortly after, a cursory search to determine if catering a dinner was possible – Janetti had cooked the previous year’s fare herself – linked Janetti with staff at the Surrey Golf Course. To her surprise, an email to enquire about price was met with an excited response. She was even more surprised when she met with the facility’s event co-ordinator and was greeted with a warm hug and the words, “I’ve been praying for you to come here.” In no time, everything that
was needed to make the dinner a reality was organized – a hall, food, flowers, silent auction items, music and more; the majority of it donated. The dinner raised more than $12,600. Now, Janetti is hoping a new initiative will enable the society to do even more. It encourages people to sign up to donate $5 per month – an amount, she notes, many spend on their daily coffee fix. For every 200 people who sign on, ZGS can start supporting a village, Janetti said. “It’s very exciting what can be done by giving up one cup of coffee,” she said. “It’s about us working together and doing our part to relieve suffering in the world. We all can make a difference.” For more information on the Zimbabwe Gecko Society, visit zimbabwegecko.com
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Strides for Strokes, an annual fundraiser for the Stroke Recovery Association of B.C., will be held at Peace Arch Provincial Park June 12. The 10 a.m. event – MCed by TV meteorologist Mark Madryga – will centre around a walk, and also feature face painting, balloon art, a clown, refreshments and prizes. Live music will be provided by Tim Readman on guitar and Hugh Ellenwood on
Wish for water Ocean Park residents and business partners Bonnie Terry and Wendy MacMillan will hold a twoonie toss Saturday in support of clean water projects in developing countries. The public is invited to 12774 14B Ave. between 10 a.m. and noon June 5, to throw a twoonie into a pool and make a wish for clean water. Terry and MacMillan – consultants for a
skin-care product company – will also hold a draw for prizes. Proceeds will benefit Ryan’s Well Foundation, a Canadian charity that helps build clean water projects in developing countries. The goal is to raise $200, which would purchase clean water for life for 20 children. For more information visit www.ryanswell.ca
Open house White Rock RCMP will host its annual open house from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 12. Activities organized for the free, family event include pony rides, face painting, games, a children’s bike rodeo, the opportunity to check out police cars and more. The detachment is located at 15299 Pacific Ave. For information, call 778-593-3611.
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The mantel in South Surrey student Luke Pulfer’s living room just got a little more crowded. Last week, after battling chess enthusiasts from across the country, the six-year-old came home from the 22nd Canadian Chess Challenge with a third-place trophy. He promptly propped the cup in the centre of the already impressive collection of hardware he’s amassed since taking up competitive play a year ago: a solid dozen trophies, and counting. “He put it in the middle,” Luke’s dad, Robert (Beau) Pulfer, said. Pulfer said Luke was “ecstatic” with his performance. He was outdone at the Grade 1 level by competitors from Quebec and Ontario. Ten teams of 12 students (one from each grade) attended the tournament, which was held in Montreal over the Victoria Day long weekend. Luke was invited to compete after claiming top spot in the Grade 1 category of the 2010 B.C. Chess Championships, which were held in April. That same month, the South Meridian Elementary student placed second in the U8 category of the B.C. Youth Chess Championships, after defeating a Grade 2 contender whose rating going into the game topped Luke’s by 309 points. The boy’s enthusiasm – which began
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aby Boomers. Just the words beside the cafeteria, where I was give pause for each of us to trained by an 86-year-old volunteer. assess how the births of the While working, I watched my menpost war years have impacted us. tor crotchet the most beautiful baby You may be a boomer, have caused outfits to sell in the gift shop. a boomer to exist or be a I readily admit it wasn’t the Mary-Lou Kirstein great fundraising projects result of a boomer, but that boomer has affected you. that kept me interested in Now, there are reports that the cause. More important economic growth will suffer were the people and new as boomers retire. friendships that came with The opposite effect comes each project. to mind when I think of the I have had the opportunity Peace Arch Hospital Auxilto meet the most hardworkiary’s evolution. ing and energetic people. In 1948, at the birth of the The auxiliary’s storied hisauxiliary, which preceded tory was always in the forethe hospital’s construction, front. most of the boomers were You join, you work hard for twinkles in the eyes of their the cause; that seemed to be parents or still in diapers. the message, but untold was How, after 62 years of existence, has the joy returned to you. the auxiliary stayed so strong? The memories and accomplishAside from the great cause, being a ments of members who are no longer hospital that serves the needs of our with us will stay with me forever. community, the auxiliary’s strength There are members today who have of today was from the intense para history with the auxiliary I could ticipation of the pre-boomer gennever match. Their stories of suceration, which instilled its values in cess, failure and desire for an evertheir babies, the boomers. improving hospital will be told for So why, you ask, do I tell you this? years to come. Just ask Diane Perrie I retire this month as president of about the corn cob sale at the Canathe auxiliary. I have had the privilege dian Open Sandcastle Competition! to write these articles for the Peace I have always been proud to say Arch News for the last two years, to I belong to the auxiliary, and I will provide insight regarding the inner belong for many years to come. workings of the Peace Arch Hospital Now the time has come to bring Auxiliary Society. in a new president. Debbi Anderson More than 25 years ago, I joined will report to you via this article in the auxiliary. My baby was still in future months. Show her your love high school and we had no grandand support. Show her you care children. I was a Baby Boomer lookabout our hospital. ing for a purpose or a cause where I Join the auxiliary, and get some could give back to the community. love in return. I saw an ad in the Peace Arch News And yes, Debbi is a Boomer. that explained volunteers were being This is Marylou Kirstein’s final colsought for the Peace Arch Hospital umn, as president of Peace Arch HosAuxiliary. I phoned and joined. pital Auxiliary Society, for the Peace My first job was in the gift shop Arch News.
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CITY NEWS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - JUNE 7, 2010 NOTICE is hereby given that the Council of the City of White Rock will hold a Public Hearing in City Hall COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 15322 Buena Vista Avenue, White Rock, BC, on Monday, June 7, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in accordance with the Local Government Act. At the Public Hearing, all persons who deem their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions reflecting matters contained in the bylaw that is the subject of the Public Hearing. “White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 1999, No. 1591, Amendment (CD-25: 1444 and 1456 Everall Street), Bylaw 2010, No. 1880” APPLICANT:
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Please Note: Council may not receive further submissions from the public or interested persons concerning the application after the Public Hearing is concluded. Should you have any comments or concerns you wish to convey to Council and you cannot attend the public hearing, please submit in writing to the City Clerk by 4:30 p.m., Monday, June 7, 2010. You may forward your submissions by: • mailing or delivering to the City Clerk’s Office at White Rock City Hall, 15322 Buena Vista Avenue, White Rock, B.C. V4B 1Y6; or • faxing to 604-541-9348; or • e-mailing the City Clerk at tarthur@city.whiterock.bc.ca with “Bylaw No. 1880” typed in the subject line. Copies of the above proposed bylaw may be inspected in the City Clerk’s Office at White Rock City Hall, 15322 Buena Vista Avenue, White Rock, BC, from Tuesday, May 18, 2010 until Monday, June 7, 2010 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding weekends and statutory holidays. T. Arthur City Clerk
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lifestyles noon at 2643 128 St. ■ Driving and Dementia, a free ■ Bike to Work Week will have a commuter station in the Peace Arch telephone workshop with David Dunne of BCAA, June 10 from 7 to Hospital parking lot, 15521 Russell 8 p.m. Caregivers will learn about Ave., June 2 from 7 to 9 a.m. Pit issues surrounding driving for the stops include food and drinks and prizes. To register, visit www.biketo- person with dementia, such as safety, and resources to evaluate workmetrovan.ca when driving is no longer safe. ■ Peace Arch Hospital Auxiliary Register, visit www.careringvoice. Society annual general meeting com/tele-learning.php and click on June 2 at First United Church, 15385 ‘upcoming sessions’ or call 1-866Semiahmoo Ave., at 1:30 p.m. 396-2433. ■ Clearing Up Electro-Pollution ■ Live Well, Eat Well, Look Well with Farren Lander, Healthy Homes and Thrive on a Plant-Based Diet Consulting, and Una with Brendan Brazier St. Clair, director of (triathlete, best-selling Citizens for Safe Techauthor and Vega nology Society, June formulator) June 10 9 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Choices Markets, 3248 Choices Markets, 3248 King George Blvd. King George Blvd. Cost, $5. To register, Cost, $5. To register, call 604-541-3902. datebook@peacearchnews.com call 604-541-3902. ■ Self Care for Care■ Poetry reading with givers, a free seminar, Cree poet Sky Dancer/ June 16 from 2:30 Louise B. Halfe June 17 at 7:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at White Rock/Surrey at Pelican Rouge Coffee House in Come Share Society, 15008 26 Ave., Central Plaza, 152 Street and 16 featuring speaker Avalon Tournier Avenue. Free. of the Alzheimer Society. Coffee ■ Sources Life Skills Resource and tea will be served. Info, 604Centre and Events Unlimited pres531-9400. ent One Hit Wonders June 17 at St. ■ Sources Life Skills Resource Michael’s Millenium Hall, 12996 60 Centre and Events Unlimited presAve., at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:15 ent One Hit Wonders June 16 at St. p.m. For tickets ($10) call 604-592Michael’s Millenium Hall, 12996 60 5599. Ave., at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:15 ■ Surrey Foundation’s Welcoming p.m. For tickets ($10) call 604-592and Inclusive Communities – 5599. Demonstration Project Funding Thursday Information Forum June 17 from 9 ■ Opening reception of an exhibia.m. to 3 p.m. at Eaglequest Golf tion of Coast Salish art – including Course, 152 Street and 77 Avenue, carvings, sculptures, paintings and Free. Lunch included. To register, jewelry by 11 regional First Nations visit www.surreyfoundation.org or artists – June 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. at contact virginia@surreyfoundation. Community Arts Council Gallery. org or 604-591-2699. Artists will be in attendance and ■ Driving and Dementia 2 – refreshments served. Strategies for Caregivers, a free ■ R.C.L. L.A. #240 luncheon – the telephone workshop from the last one for the summer – June 3 at Alzheimer Society of B.C., June 24
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■ Indian Arrival Day, Chutney Dance Party, June 5 at 7 p.m. at Sullivan Hall, 64 Avenue and 152 Street. For tickets, visit www.clubzone.com Sunday Tuesday Info, 604-209-5081. ■ Cultural exhibits of the ■ Girl Guides of Canada ■ Multi-family charity Semiahmoo First Nation registration for fall 2010: garage sale June 5 from 9 June 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 Sparks, Brownies, Guides a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2630 137 p.m. at 15154 Russell Ave. and Pathfinders, from St. Quilting fabric, sewing Free. Features a showkindergarten to Grade 9, machine, ing of an June 8 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. ladies bike, aboriginal at HT Thrift Elementary, laster and fishing vil1739 148 St. Women also photo printlage on needed for leadership. ers, toys, etc. Boundary Info, 604-535-7145. Proceeds Bay by ■ White Rock Garden benefit archaeClub meeting June 8 at 2 Peace Arch ologist and p.m. at Cranley Place Hall. Hospital. storyteller Speaker is Fred Wein datebook@peacearchnews.com Don Welsh; ■ Kent Sr., who will talk about Street Activand enterclematis. Public invited. ity Centre tainment by Info, 604-536-2149. presents a Theatre Varia Cree powwow dancer, ■ Reel Injun, Hollywood’s ety Show featuring two Blackfoot musician and portrayal of Native Amerione-act plays, a mini-play Haida storytelling/drumcans, will be screened and monologue performed ming group Stars of the June 15 at 7 p.m. by the by The Acting Group June North. Community Arts Council 12 at 2:30 p.m. at 1475 ■ World Ocean Day celat the White Rock ComKent St. Admission by ebration – a free family Monday munity Centre, 15154 donation at the door. festival with live music, ■ Bob Klassen, retired Russell Ave. Admission by ■ Sixth annual Seniors’ marine touch tanks, bird Canadian customs officer donation. Wellness Fair – activities and intertidal guided and supervisor, will read ■ World Elder Abuse and education on healthy walks, crafts, kayak and from his memoir I Do Awareness Day June 15 living – June 12 from 10 scuba demos and disDeclare, June 7 at 7 p.m. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fleetplays – June 6 from 11 at White Rock Library, Peace Portal Alliance wood Community Centre, a.m. to 3 p.m. at Blackie 15342 Buena Vista Ave. Church, 15128 27B Ave. 15996 84 Ave. Guest Spit, 3136 McBride Ave. Registration required. Kim Carter, B.C. ombudsspeaker, Red Robinson at Hosted by Friends of Info, 604-541-2201. man, will speak about 11 a.m. Info, 604-501-5032. Semiahmoo Bay Society ■ BCAA Traffic Safety seniors housing and their ■ Surrey Walk for ALS and City of Surrey. Foundation Mature rights. $5/person; includes June 12 at Bear Creek ■ SALI (Semiahmoo Drivers Workshop June 14 lunch and strawberry tea. Park. Registration is at 10 Animal League Inc.) at White Rock Community Door prizes. To register, a.m.; five-kilometre walk second annual dog wash Centre, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. call South Fraser Womstarts at 11 a.m. Walk June 20 from 9 a.m. to For information or to en’s Services Society at is accessible and dog 1 p.m. at White Rock enrol, call 604-541-2231. 604-536-9611. friendly (on leash). Proceeds support research into the cause of and cure for ALS and patient services. Participants can FRESH create their own website SALAD GREENS at www.walkforals.ca HARVESTED Info, surreywalk@alsbc. WHILE ca or 604-685-0737, 1-800YOU WAIT. 708-3228. ■ White Rock RCMP Open House June 12 at OPEN EVERY SATURDAY 10 A.M. - 3 P.M. 15299 Pacific Ave., from OVER 20 VENDORS THIS WEEK, INCLUDING: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., featuring • Gesundheit Bakery - European Breads, Buns and Strudels • HoneyBee Centre - BC Honey • Applebarn Farm - Fresh Peppers, Tomatoes and Cukes • Locally Roasted Coffee • Simply Delish - Dried Layered Lentil and Pasta Salads and more • Big Pepper Guys - Hot Sauces and Habanera Jams and Jellies • Oasis - Fresh Salad Greens and Herbs • Outwest Ranches - Locally Raised Beef and Free Range Eggs FIND CLUE PAGE 25 • Judy’s Kitchen - Cookies, Bars, Tarts, Seasoning and Soup Mixes, Preserves and much more • Glenwood Valley Farms Pickles, Chutneys, Jams, Jellies and Salsa • Local Artisans and Crafters
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Metro Van’s stealth incinerators scrap wood, pallets and even logs that await processing. Workers and machines sort the material, filter out contaminants, recover commodities of Jeff Nagel value and then grind most of Black Press the wood into either fuel or Wood makes up 20 per cent compost. of the region’s waste stream, “The real market and diverting more is fuel,” says Scott of it from the landTemreck, director of fill is a critical plank fuel marketing and in Metro Vancouver’s research at Urban plan to increase recyWoodwaste. cling. Other materials are But much of the extracted and sold wood already being – Temreck points to collected isn’t really bins of wire, cable, recycled. aluminum, nails Instead, it’s being and other metburned to power local als – but they are industries that can byproducts. then claim to have “The only reason greened their busiwe can recycle is nesses by cutting carthat we make money bon emissions. from the fuel.” A Black Press It’s an under-theA key customer is special series radar trend Metro the Lafarge cement examines Vancouver officials plant in Richmond, the issues acknowledge has which burns mainly implications for every- surrounding the coal to cook cement thing from air quality region’s waste for the concrete management to Metro’s own waste used to build sideincineration plans. plans walks, bridges and The poster child buildings. for wood recycling is Urban Woodwaste Urban Woodwaste Recycling. ships Lafarge process-engiTrucks continuously roll in neered fuel (PEF) – shredded to the firm’s New Westminster wood with small amounts of yard, adding to a vast pile of paper and non-recyclable plasThis third installment in Black Press’s Trash Talk series looks at carbon emissions and the influence they exert.
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But the real motivator is money. Lafarge pays less for local wood fuel than it does importing coal. And wood has another big advantage. It’s counted as a carbon-neutral fuel because it’s assumed new forests grow to replace those cut down, unlike the burning of coal, which adds net ‘new’ greenhouse gases to the atmosphere. Switching from coal to wood has allowed Lafarge to claim a huge reduction in greenhouse gas emissions – 189,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide over three see page 23
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Nearly 30 per cent of ‘recycled’ tires burned as fuel from page 22 years. Lafarge converts those credits to cash by selling them to Offsetters Clean Technology, which in turn sells them to the Pacific Carbon Trust, the provincial government’s clearing house for greenhouse gas offsets. Provincial government agencies, including school districts and health authorities, are under orders to become carbon-neutral, and are expected to pay the trust $25 for each tonne of carbon emissions they can’t avoid internally. That means taxpayers’ dollars subsidize Lafarge’s shift to wood fuel. The trust says the alternative PEF fuel is “cleaner” but those calculations are based solely on greenhouse gas reductions, without examining impacts on local air pollution. B.C.’s escalating carbon tax is also an incentive to switch. Lafarge pays carbon tax on the coal it burns but not on wood-based fuel, making wood cheaper in comparison with each passing year. The company doesn’t rule out broader use of unsorted waste as a fuel in the future, either. Technologies exist to turn garbage into finger-sized fuel pellets that could also feed the cement plant, Gue said, but added that would depend on such a processor setting up shop here. Lafarge isn’t the only local industry burning up part of the waste stream. Used tires collected for recycling end up at a plant on Annacis Island. But not all of them become recycled rubber products. Close to 30 per cent of the
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Stacked tires at Western Rubber recycling plant on Annacis Island. Most are recycled, but some are used as fuel at the Lehigh cement plant. tires – 3,000 a day – are door for ongoing use instead burned as fuel of the cement kilns and at sites such as Lehigh other burners because Northwest Cement in it defines waste-toDelta, the region’s other energy as not just a big cement plant. new incinerator, but Lehigh is also “industrial also looking at use of refuseusing woodderived fuel.” based fuel What if from Urban in-region Woodwaste. waste-to“Both cement energy is plants are very eliminated interested in from the alternative plan due to fuels,” says air quality Ken Carrusca Metro planning planning manager concerns? manager Ken Carrusca Carrusca. “I wouldn’t have never seen the speculate on whether cement industry as that could halt the interested as they have flow of wood to other been in the last few burners like Lafarge. months.” Randy Gue at Lafarge He says the use isn’t worried about that of wood and other scenario. His bigger waste-based fuels to fear is that Metro will cut carbon emissions build its own second has taken off “without incinerator that will many people realizing “swallow everything” it.” Public concern and reduce the cement about Metro’s draft plant’s supply of waste management alternative fuels. plan has focused on the Local competition preferred strategy to for wood-based fuel is build a new waste-togrowing, even without energy incinerator in a new incinerator. the region to consume The Kruger tissue up to 500,000 tonnes paper mill in New of garbage. But the Westminster recently plan also opens the converted from natural
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gas to urban wood waste fuel, burning more than 50,000 tonnes per year. Nexterra Energy, the Vancouver company behind the technology Kruger uses, also plans to gasify 13,000 tonnes of wood waste per year at UBC to create heat and electricity for the university. Both projects claim dramatic greenhouse gas reductions equivalent to taking thousands of cars off the road. Several local greenhouses have converted from natural gas to wood fuel in recent years. B.C. Hydro’s latest clean energy call also opens the door to more use of wood waste, also called biomass, to generate electricity. The province defines uncontaminated wood as a clean or renewable energy source. Municipal garbage can also be deemed a clean and renewable fuel, but only with the approval of B.C.’s energy minister. Since most woodfired systems emit more local air pollutants than ones burning natural gas, the question arises: will more burning of fuels deemed renewable, clean and green for the planet as a whole hurt air quality on a local level? Metro Vancouver’s air quality division considered the issue two years ago when it rewrote the rules for industrial boilers. Officials concluded some worsening of local air pollution from increased wood burning was justified to reduce carbon emissions. Ben West of the Western Canada Wilderness Committee says that logic fails to take into account the “nasty toxins” emitted
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news Petition now has minimum 10 per cent: Vander Zalm
HST fighters claim victory across province Jeff Nagel Black Press
They’re over the top. Fight HST organizers say they now have the 10 per cent of signatures in all 85 B.C. ridings needed for their citizens’ initiative against the harmonized sales tax to succeed – with more than a month to spare. “This is unprecedented,” campaign leader and former premier Bill Vander Zalm said Friday. “It’s never been done before. And it sends a clear message to government.” Organizers aim to force the B.C. Liberals to dismantle the 12 per cent tax, which on July 1 replaces the provincial sales tax and federal GST. Vander Zalm said the petition now has the signatures of between 550,000 and 600,000 B.C. voters. The 90-day campaign
still has until July 5 before the completed petition needs to be submitted for verification by Elections BC. If indeed it is signed by the minimum 10 per cent of registered voters in each riding, it will have made history – no previous initiative campaign has cleared the threshold. Many signatures are expected to be disqualified for various reasons, so campaigners have set a higher target of signing up 15 per cent of voters in each riding – a big buffer to ensure success. “We’ll continue on aggressively to collect as much as we can,” Vander Zalm said. “The bigger the number, the clearer the message.” At the last official count on May 24, there were still numerous Lower Mainland
ridings – mainly in attention has shifted Vancouver, Richmond, to the government’s Burnaby, the response. “They could Tri-Cities and the North walk into Shore – where the House the signature tomorrow count was and cancel the whole thing,” below 15 per cent. Vander said Vander Zalm, adding Zalm said canvassers will he doesn’t concentrate on Bill Vander Zalm expect that will those areas. former premier happen. With victory Instead, he now expected anticipates the on the signature front, government will stall
as long as possible, sending his proposed legislation to kill the HST to a legislative committee first for review. The province would attempt to use that venue to explain why backtracking on the merged tax is not practicable or desirable. It could allow the bill to be introduced in the Legislature but use the Liberal majority to defeat it.
Vander Zalm said that would spark recall campaigns against government MLAs that could get underway as early as November. The other option for the Liberals is to send the issue to a nonbinding provincial referendum, which would not take place until September 2011. Vander Zalm said that would be a blatant delay tactic that would also send recall forces
into action. “Sending it to a referendum means the taxpayers are going to cough up big bucks to pay for it,” he said. “If they don’t deal with it in the Legislature, we’re going to go to recall.” Vander Zalm denied he’s interested in being part of any new political party that forms in response to voter anger over the imposition of the HST.
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Construction of the new 10-lane Port Mann Bridge is about to pass a major milestone. The first deck sections are to be hoisted into place in early June, giving passing motorists a better idea of the final look of the finished Highway 1 span over the Fraser River. “We’re moving into a lot more of the structural work,” said Pam Ryan, the Gateway program’s planning and community relations director. More than 300 pre-cast concrete deck sections have been fabricated at a yard in Coquitlam and are being trucked overnight to the south side of the river, where installation on the southern approach from Surrey will soon start. Up until now, the work on the bridge itself had focused on construction of the piers in the river. Once decking is in place on the south approach, crews will move to the north approach before placing the cable-stayed
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from 15 to 24 per cent by 2036. population here isn’t a surprise. “It’s a warm place to live and you The proportion of seniors in B.C. will pass that of children don’t have to shovel the rain,â€? he under 15 in 2012 – said, noting more that’s not expected â??It’s a warm place seniors are expected to happen nationally to live and you don’t to come here from colder parts of until 2021. have to shovel the Canada. Meanwhile, 15 to rain.â?ž 64 year olds, who Many will locate in the Lower Mainland, include most of the Andrew Ramlo working population, he said, but added demographer they’ll be in part are forecast to decline from 70 per cent now offset by “equity to 60 per cent of B.C.’s population refugeesâ€? who will cash out of in 2036. expensive Lower Mainland real Urban Futures demographer estate to fund their retirement in Andrew Ramlo said the cheaper homes in the Interior and “dramaticâ€? growth of the seniors Vancouver Island.
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Players Club Tickets are on sale now for The White Rock Players Club’s next production, The Stepmother (June 9-26, Coast Capital Playhouse, 1532 Johnston Rd.) The 1920s-era show helps correct a historical wrong by presenting a proto-feminist play that has only recently been restored to public view after being lost for more than 80 years. The drama, written by playwright Githa Sowerby (Rutherford and Son) received only one production by a private theatre club in London in 1924. But it was considered a lost work until a copy was found in the archives of theatre publisher Samuel French. A powerful drama about a woman working hard to raise two stepdaughters, in spite of the unreliability and scheming ways of her husband, the piece finally received a belated professional debut at last year’s Shaw Festival, winning recognition as both a period piece and a feminist statement far ahead of its time. The play features Chloe Traynor as Lois, the title character and Players Club past president Fred Partridge as her ne’er-dowell spouse. Evening performances are 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, with a 2:30 p.m. matinee Sunday, June 20. Tickets ($16, $14 seniors) are available from wrpctix@uniserve.com or the theatre boxoffice, at 604-536-7535. The club’s successful Music In The Theatre series continues July 10 with the high energy music of jump-swing-blues band The Twisters, led by David ‘Hurricane’ Hoerl and featuring guitarist Brandon Isaak, featured guest in the previous Wendy Bollard concert. For more information, visit www.whiterockplayers.ca
White Rock Blues Society Blues harmonica legend James Harman – a world class musician since he first hit the scene in 1962 – and Steve Kozak and his West Coast All Stars headline the next White Rock Blues Society show, Friday, June 4 at 8:30 p.m. at the Rhumba Room, Pacific Inn Hotel, 1160 King George Blvd. Tickets ($20 advance, $25 at the door) are available from Tapestry Music, Surfside Music and the hotel. For more information, call 604-542-6515 or visit www.whiterockblues.com
Spirit of Jazz White Rock’s Alexander Browne and his Aristocrats of Swing headline downtown Langley’s Spirit of Jazz festival, from 6 to 8 p.m. June 5 at Douglas Park. The elegant ’30s and ’40s-style swing band is part of an all-day, all-ages, dance-friendly, free event presented by Fat City Swing in association with Envision, the City of Langley and other corporate sponsors, featuring a 400-sq.-ft. sprung hardwood dance floor. The line-up, tracing the history of jazz from the early 1900s to the 1940s, starts at noon with the Dixieland of the Tin Pan Band, followed at 1:30 p.m. by the Charles-
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Ocean Park Day The 11th annual Ocean Park Day will be held June 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The day-long festival will feature food, entertainment, prizes and games for the whole family. Preceding the event will be Ocean Park Idol June 6.
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Chloe Traynor appears as Lois, the title character in White Rock Players Club’s latest production, The Stepmother, opening June 9.
ton and vintage jazz of the Creole Jazz Band, and at 3 p.m. with the hot jazz of the Inline 6. The big band sounds of the Other Big Band hold sway from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Sandcastle show White Rock Museum and Archives presents the exhibition Big Sand, running through mid-August at the museum, 14970 Marine Dr. The show celebrates the history of the city’s famed, sometimes controversial Canadian Open Sandcastle Competition of the 1970s and 1980s, using archival photography and artifacts. It’s the last show scheduled for the museum before the planned renovations – aimed at upgrading storage and collection space, and restoring some of the old Burlington Northern station’s original configuration – begin this fall. For more information about the exhibit, call 604-541-2222.
Sea Fest artists The Community of Lights Events Society is accepting applications for performers and MCs for the 2010 Spirit of the Sea Festival (performances will be July 31 and Aug. 1). “The festival strives to present a wide diversity of stellar artists and musical genres, and welcomes all artists and ages interested in being considered,” said entertainment director Janice Savage. Application deadline is June 4. Submit electronic press kits to entertainment@spiritofthesea.ca For more information, visit www.spiritofthesea.ca
SYTCO Auditions Applications are being taken for Susan Pendleton’s Young People’s Theatre Company of Surrey (SYTCO) auditions for the 2010-2011 season, which take place Monday, June 7. The company presents at least two productions each year which provide young
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The Royal Canadian Theatre Company’s academic program is helping students aged 13 to 18 bring the Bard to life with an easyto-understand adaptation of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Nights’ Dream. “Shakespeare can be a bit intimidating for youth,” said RCTC artistic director, Ellie King, in a release. “I want to show them that it can be fun too.” At the end of the program, students will present two performances: Saturday, June 12 at the Surrey Museum, and Friday, June 25, at a special Midsummer Night’s Magic Masque at the Faerie Queene’s Bower (Judy Higginbotham’s residence) 14357 26 Ave. For tickets to the masque ($125), call 604488-9538. The company will also present the ribald farce No Sex, Please, We’re British, July 13 to Aug. 1 at Coast Capital Playhouse, 1532 Johnston Rd. For more information, email Ellie King at ellie@ellieking.com or visit www.rctheatreco.com.
Trad jazz The sounds of swinging Dixieland – courtesy of Rice Honeywell’s Red Beans and Rice Jazz Band – continue through the spring and summer Sundays (3-6 p.m.) up to Aug. 22 at the Royal Canadian Legion Crescent Branch 240, 2643 128 St. Admission with White Rock Traditional Jazz Society membership is $8, without membership, $10. The society’s regular schedule of Sunday sessions, rotating Red Beans and Rice with other traditional jazz groups, resumes in September.
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…on the Semiahmoo Peninsula
Mariners ousted after ‘embarrassing’ first-round loss Nick Greenizan Sports Reporter
Earl Marriott Mariners senior boys rugby coach Adam Roberts is rarely at a loss for words, but even he had trouble explaining what went wrong in his fifthseeded team’s 15-14 loss to the No. 12 Kelowna Owls in the first round of AAA rugby provincials Saturday in the Okanagan. “I don’t know... I have a tough time even talking about it. A lot of different things went wrong,” he said. “We just seemed flat. I don’t know why – I don’t know if it was the travel or what, but we just
didn’t show up to play. Kelowna will be played in Abbotsford this week. just wanted it a lot more than we did – and in a tournament EMS plays today (Wednesday) against a yet-tolike this, the team that wants it more is ❝We just seemed flat. be-determined usually going to get it. I don’t know why... we opponent. And as quiet and “It’s just just didn’t show up to sullen as Roberts embarrassing, to be was when contacted honest with you.” play.❞ The loss to the Owls Monday morning, Adam Roberts means the Mariners he said the team EMS rugby was even more can finish no higher than ninth. despondent on the With Satellite Saturday, the aptly- bus ride home on the weekend. named first round in which games “No one said a word for three are played at various locations hours,” Roberts said. across the province, out of the “The boys know they’re a good team – we have a lot of really way, the rest of the tournament
good players – but they knew they let an opportunity slip away.” The low-scoring game was a departure for the usually highscoring Mariners, and each team led at various points in the contest, before Kelowna took a late lead, which they did not relinquish. “Whenever they scored, we came right back and re-took the lead, so we could play well when we wanted to, we just didn’t do it enough,” Roberts explained. “They went ahead with about five minutes left, and we just didn’t have enough time to come back... it should never have got to
that point though – we should’ve put them away long before.” Though the team plays today, Roberts couldn’t help but look at the bigger picture with regard to Marriott’s ever-improving rugby program. “I thought we were a top program, but the best teams, like Carson Graham, they just don’t lose games like this... they always find a way to win. There’s always next year, but I guess we’ve got some work to do,” he said. “I mean, if we play our absolute best and still lose, I’m OK with that – you just tip your hat to the other team, but to lose like this...”
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Semiahmoo edges Abbotsford for podium spot
Totem girls third said. “She absolutely dominated. Abby had one girl who was about six-footA convincing first-round victory cou- two, and Mo-Jo went up against her all pled with a few surprising upsets in day and did a fantastic job.” other games meant a podium finish for Ellestad also praised the work of his the Semiahmoo Totems at B.C. High captain, outside centre Radhika SikaSchool AAA Girls Rugby Champion- hana. ships last week. “She set the tone for us with her physiThe Totems, ranked fifth heading into cal play, especially early against Gleneathe tournament, finished third gle, and that carried us.” after winning the bronze-medal Semiahmoo was aided in its ❝They were game 13-10 over Abbotsford, quest for a podium spot by a Saturday at South Surrey Ath- all really close pair of early-round upsets – letic Park. The win was Semi’s games, good 11th seed Queen Elizabeth beat third of the week – all by 10 battles. Our fourth-ranked Port Moody in points or less. the first round, and Abbotsford “They were all really close girls just played knocked off No. 3 G.P Vanier games, good battles. Our girls really well.❞ in the second round. just played really well,” said “We got a lot of help, which Frank Ellestad Semi coach Frank Ellestad. doesn’t always happen in (tourSemi Totems “We were missing some key naments) like this, but it was players, too – because of injugreat,” said Ellestad. ries or people being away on trips – so “It was huge for our girls... they were to finish third was great.” playing well... that gave them a boost.” The Totems won their opening-round Continuing the trend of upsets, No. game, 15-5 over Cloverdale’s Lord 1 Cowichan was defeated in the chamTweedsmuir, before edging the Gle- pionship game 8-7 by Carson Graham, neagle Talons 14-10 in second-round which captured its sixth senior girls action. In semifinals, Semi was knocked rugby title in seven seasons. off by the top-seeded Cowichan ThunThe Peninsula’s other entry into the derbirds, 25-3. triple-A tournament, Earl Marriott, was “The wheels just came off for us a little relegated to the consolation bracket after bit in that one,” Ellestad said. “But Cow- a 17-12 loss to Vanier on Wednesday. ichan’s a very good team, and the better But like their South Surrey counterteam won.” parts, the Mariners also finished higher The Totems shook off the loss and than they started, ending up 10th after regrouped in time to defeat Abby on Sat- being seeded 12th heading into the toururday, thanks in large part, Ellestad said, nament. to the play of prop Melissa-Jo Seselja. After the Day 1 loss, EMS dropped a “She was absolutely the player of the 5-0 game to Port Alberni, before bouncgame in that bronze-medal game,” he ing back to defeat Lord Tweedsmuir. Nick Greenizan Sports Reporter
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Earl Marriott’s Nicole Bengco tackles a G.P. Vanier ball-carrier in first-round action Wednesday. Top left, a Semiahmoo defender (on bottom) takes down a Cowichan defender Friday afternoon.
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Archers on target An archery event – dubbed “Redneck Golf ” by some competitors – last month at the Semiahmoo Fish and Game Club raised just over $500 for the Walk to End Cancer, which club member Rebecca Jarvis will be taking part in this August. The fundraiser was one of a handful of target-shooting events the club holds throughout the year, and drew more than 100 shooters over two days in early May. At the event, archers try to hit 40 different targets on the club’s Semiahmoo property – moving from target to target, as if following a golf course – with the best score taking top prize. The 3-D animal targets include cheetahs, bears, elk and an alligator. One round takes about four hours. Money was raised through a raffle, entrance fees and “mulligan money” – where shooters pay a fee to replay a poor shot. The club’s next event is July 18, and club member David Duffill – Jarvis’ husband – said interest in the sport has really taken off in recent years. “We hold one of the stronger tournaments in the Lower Mainland. There’s always a big turnout... I’ve been shooting for nine years, and ever since I’ve been a member here, it’s just grown and grown,” he said, adding the club’s archery nights on Mondays and Thursdays are always well attended. The sport has also seen a resurgence among young people, he said – the club hosts a number of youth and scout groups throughout the year. “The kids love it because they get to shoot things, and the parents love it because the kids aren’t shooting guns,” Duffill said. For more information on the archery program, or the Semiahmoo Fish and Game Club, visit www.sfgc.ca. The club is located at 1284 184 St. - Nick Greenizan
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Right, Peter Ngu aims at a bear target; top right, Jessica Clendenning, 6, watches Mike Clendenning line up a shot; above, Ngu inspects a pair of targets.
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Mariners take title in double OT Nick Greenizan Sports Reporter
It took longer than expected, but the Earl Marriott Mariners won’t quibble with the result – a Fraser Valley junior boys rugby championship, which they earned by defeating the Robert Bateman Timberwolves 29-24 in double overtime last Wednesday in Abbotsford. “It was a huge win, a real seesaw, backand-forth battle,” said EMS coach Bryn Johnson. “Just a great, great way to finish off the season.” In the game’s opening minutes, it certainly didn’t appear that a title was in the offing for the Mariners, who fell behind 14-0 before regaining their collective footing before halftime. Mariners Liam Beaulieu and Ian McMaster each scored before the break to bring the visitors within two, and EMS kept the momentum going in the second. “We came out and got two quick ones,” explained Johnson. “We might’ve come out a little flat, but the guys battled hard to get back into it.” Robert Bateman refused to fold, and the game was knotted 24-24 after regulation time. In the first overtime – a sudden-death five-minute period – the Timberwolves had the opportunity to win the game but missed a drop-kick. Marriott won the game in the second OT, after kicking to Bateman and causing a turnover. “The boys were just beat, totally exhausted after the first (overtime), but we just said, ‘OK, this is it – go get them
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Youth Philanthropy: The ‘Together’ Project
Brian Giebelhaus photo
White Rock Jr. Tritons’ base-runner Tanner Sandstrom (right) slides hard into the feet of Nanaimo Jr. Pirates’ third baseman Griffin Andreychuk during a game May 23 at South Surrey Athletic Park.
Jr. Tritons second in Seattle tourney The White Rock Jr. Tritons found success down south last weekend, at the Northwest Invitational in Seattle – the team’s first tournament of the year. The U16 team rolled through round-robin play undefeated, winning three games, and advanced to the championship showdown on Monday evening after winning their semifinal match 4-2, “thanks to some solid pitching from Nathan Trueblood,” said coach Russ Smithson.
In the finals, however, “our energy just dried up,” and the Peninsula crew settled for second place, with a 4-1 overall record. In regular-season play, the team took two of four games from their B.C. Junior Premier Baseball League opponents two weekends ago, improving their season record to 13-17. The Tritons opened with a 4-3 loss to the Victoria Jr. Eagles May 22 in Victoria, before bouncing back to win the nightcap, 4-0. Back at
home the following day, White Rock split a doubleheader with the Nanaimo Pirates, winning 10-1 and losing 7-3. Pitcher Ellis Neumann was tagged with the loss in Game 1 Saturday, pitching four innings before being relieved by Shaylen Buis. In the second game. White Rock’s Alex Webb went the distance on the mound, striking out four in six innings to earn the win. Centre fielder Spencer Dolphin and shortstop Tony Tabor each had two hits to pace the Tritons’ offence.
In the 10-1 win May 23, Tabor again led the way at the plate with two hits and three runs scored, and Adam Shumka also had a pair of hits. The Tritons were able to take advantage of some poor Nanaimo fielding; the Pirates committed four errors, and just five of the Tritons’ 10 runs were earned. The U18 Tritons had the weekend off, and were back on the field in PBL action Tuesday against the Vancouver Mounties. The game was played after press deadline.
The five Peninsula high schools are launching the ‘together’ wristband project! The collective forces of these schools and their students are raising funds to establish an endowment fund with the WRSS Community Foundation. The endowment fund will offer grants to charities who directly impact the lives of our youth. This youth driven initiative involves local youth participation from the fundraising process, the grant decision making, through to the planning and implementation of events. Visit www.wrsscf.org/together
PO Box 71549, White Rock, B.C. V4B 5J5 ph: 778-292-1367 email: info@wrsscf.org www.wrsscf.org
Sustaining Partners
Semiahmoo Bottle Depot The annual Return-It to Win-It Contest is back! Return your empty beverage containers from now until July 1st and enter to win an Adventure Essentials prize package including a 6-person tent, camping chairs, a cooler and more! A winner will be chosen from this depot so the more often you Return-It here, the more chances you have to win!
Be on the lookout for Return-It Man in your community on June 26th from 9am-1pm. Semiahmoo Bottle Depot #28, 15515 - 24th Avenue, White Rock Ph: 604-531-7669 Open Mon, Thur 6:30am-5pm, Tue-Wed, Fri-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-5pm
No purchase necessary. Open only to BC residents age 19 or over. Limit one entry per person and per household per day. Contest closes July 1st, 2010. For full contest details, visit return-it.ca
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OBITUARIES ALDERDICE,
Patricia “Trish” (nee Funke) Unexpectedly passed away at age 54 on May 19, 2010. She is survived by her mother Bette Pattermann, children Ashley and Michael, siblings Berndt, Barb, Ron and Perry, and many nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends for her remarkable spirit, charming nature, sense of humour and generosity. A family memorial service was held in Surrey on May 25th, 2010. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. BARRON, Myles John Passed away peacefully into the arms of his Lord, Jesus Christ on Monday, May 24th, 2010 at the age of 87. Myles will be lovingly missed and remembered by his beloved wife of 54 years, Jean (Jeannine); his sons, Dale, Dan, Randy and Michael; his daughters-in-law, Suzanne, Sandra and his only daughter, Leslie-Ann and her husband, Robert. He was a beloved Grandfather to Chris, Jenny, Sarah, Madeleine, Hayley, Ruby, Allyson and Adam. He will also be remembered by his only surviving brother Hal (Joan) and many dear nieces and nephews. Heartfelt thanks goes to the loving staff at Deltaview Care Home for their compassion and tender care during Dad’s final months. A Catholic service will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, June 4th, 2010 at the Good Shepherd Church: 2250 150th St. Surrey, BC. The burial is to follow at Gardens of Gethsemani at 1580032nd Ave. Surrey, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Parkinson Society British Columbia: http://www.parkinson.bc.ca/
HINDER, Douglas George, born August 19, 1923 passed away Thursday, May 27, 2010 at Peace Arch Hospital. Predeceased by his grandson Steven. He is survived by his loving wife Norma of 64 years, sons Barry (Dorothy) and Roy and daughter Susan, 9 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and many friends. He was a member of the Semiahmoo Baptist Church. Private family service. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Gideons Bible Society will be greatly appreciated. ``Proverbs 3:5-7’’
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Stewart, Linda Dawn (Keay) May 20 1944 - May 27 2010. It is with heavy heart’s that we said goodbye to Mom today. The courage and dignity that Mom showed in the last 3 months of her life only served to make us more proud of the amazing person she was throughout her entire life. Mom’s greatest joy was her family and she treasured the moments spent with them. She will be dearly missed by many friends and family; Sisters Lynne and Janice , Brother Jim, in laws Leigh, Michelle, Lou, Glyn and Diane, Nephew Stewie, Grandkids Jenn, Mack, Lauren, Sydney, Manny and Mitchell and her sons Mike and Sid. Mom spent 30 years with the Ministry of Children and Family Development and was an inspiration to her co-workers and the children and families she helped. Mom was very proud of her work and she truly made a difference in 1000’s of lives. Mom received the distinguished Premiers award in 2007 for her work. The World is a better place because of our Mom and the important work she did. A celebration of Mom’s life will be held Thursday, June 3rd,11 am at Victory Memorial Park Funeral Centre 14831 28th Ave., Surrey. Mom wanted us to thank all of the people who were part of making the last 3 months so special for her. In lieu of Flowers or donations Mom would love it if you told those special to you that you love them, just like she did to us Every Day. And of course do something nice for someone just because it’s the right thing to do. Victory Memorial Park Funeral Centre 604-536-6522 Condolences may be offered at www.victoryfuneralcentre.ca
THOMSON, M. Elizabeth (Betty) born September 2, 1922. Betty passed away on Friday May 28, 2010 at Peace Arch Hospital at the age of 87 years. She was predeceased by her husband Jack Thomson in 1998. She leaves behind her children; John (Lyn), Donald (Jessica), Peter (Melody), Pat (Bill Crichton), David (Susan); grandchildren Megan, Jeffrey, (Shanne), Sasha, Pasha, Larissa (Ryan Newell), Jonathan, Tobias (Sonia), Fraser, Nathan and great grandson Lachlan Crichton, as well as her sister Carmen (Robert Hungate) and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial Service will be held at Victory Memorial Park Funeral Centre, 14831-28th Ave. on Saturday June 5, 2010 at 4pm. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Victory Memorial Park Funeral Centre.
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COMING EVENTS WHITE ROCK FLEA MARKET
~ STAR OF THE SEA HALL ~ 15262 Pacific Ave., White Rock. Saturday, June 5th, 9 am ~ 2 pm
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VAN OOSTRUM – Bert (Gijsbert) passed away May 26th, 2010 after a courageous and 12 year long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Bert was born in 1933 in the town of Leeuwarden in The Netherlands. Bert came to Canada, trained as a blacksmith and shortly after arriving in Canada in 1957, he started his own iron works shop. White Rock Iron Products is still going strong with Bert’s sons Gordon and Harold at the helm. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Anne Van Oostrum, his children Karen (Doug), Gordon (Louise), Jacki and Harold (Elizabeth). His grandchildren Jennifer, Christina, Michael, Kevin, Kyle, Tayler, Carly, Liam and Jakob will remember their Opa as a strong, vibrant man with the ability to talk to anyone and make people laugh. The family would please ask in lieu of flowers to make a donation in Bert’s name to the Parkinson’s Society.
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FOUND SET OF KEYS - Columbia & Victoria intersection on May 21st. Pls call to identify. (604)531-5301
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GETAWAYS
GULF ISLAND RETREAT Charming 2 bdrm cottage on romantic Protection Island near Nanaimo. Check out the website at www.paigecottage.com for pictures and rates. Email: paigecottage@gmail.com
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OUR FAMILY daycare currently has space mon-wed available for June or July start. Ages 2 years and up. ECE and CPR certified. Email littleluvbugs@live.ca or call 604996-4708 for more info. SUSAN’S NANNY AGENCY accepting resumes for Childcare, Housekeeping, Elderly care 5 F/T nannies w/cars looking for work, avail now. F/T L/O. Special needs: F/T L/O, 3 children; P/T 3 days/wk. Avail 3 L/I Filipino & 2 L/I European. Male care aide looking for live-in position. Fax 604-538-2636/Ph 538-2624
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NEW Preschool
LOST - CELL PHONE in Centennial Park, on May 26th. Please call: (604)535-5280
at Crescent Park Elem. 4 hour program
LOST: ladies gold ring, keep sake, lost in or around Save On or Milestones. Fri. May 28. 604-538-8693 Reward
Register now for Sept.
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GALIANO ISLAND Private 2 bdrm waterfront Cottage, deck, BBQ, deer, otters, seals, beautiful sunrises. $795/wk. 250-539-2379
604-541-1022 discoverytimedaycare@shaw.ca SANDCASTLES & Sunshine Preschool 14633 - 16th Avenue Fun Family Phonics & Fine Arts Program Accepting Registration (Est. since 1995) BRENDA 604-531-2100 for info.
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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ADD YOUR business on www.BCLocalBiz.com directory for province wide exposure! Call 1-877-645-7704 ATTN: BE YOUR OWN BOSS Learn to operate a Mini-Office Outlet working from home.Earn as you learn. www.freedom-unlimited.info BE YOUR OWN BOSS with Great Canadian Dollar Store. New franchise opportunities in your area. Call 1-877-388-0123 ext. 229 or visit our website: www.dollarstores.com today. Increase your Business by reaching every hunter in BC, Advertise your business in The BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis. This publication offers guaranteed year long reach to sportsmen & women, 200,000 copies! Call Annemarie at 1-800-661-6335 NET up to $2900/mo, safe, secure, all cash turn-key. No selling, min. invest $17,800. 1-866-650-6791 RECESSION PROOF Investment Opportunity Worldwide LOTTERY & YOU. Part Owner of Never Before Offered. Enormous Profit Potential!! Min. $25K Accredited Investors Call: 1-888-855-8187, www.ThePlayersLottery.net
109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Well established, busy dealership in Williams Lake BC, has an immediate F/T sales position available. Vehicle sales experience required. Competitive wage & benefits pkg. Here’s your opportunity to enjoy the Cariboo lifestyle.
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Adult floaters CONCRETE DRIVER
Must have Class 5 or 3 and Air. Should be in good physical condition. Geographical knowledge of the Lower Mainland is an asset. Must possess excellent customer service skills & have a good command of the English Language. $16.00/hr. AFTER TRAINING + BENEFIT PLAN Fax resume w/ abstract 604-583-6566
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Become a Psychiatric Nurse - train locally via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements, and some regional classroom delivery. Wages start at $29/hour. This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Gov’t funding may be available. Toll-free: 1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com
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”
INTERIOR Heavy Equipment Operator School Train on fullsize Excavators, Dozers, Graders,Loaders. Includes safety tickets. Provincially certified instructors. Government accredited. Job placement assistance. www.iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853
Required to deliver the Peace Arch News door to door on Wednesdays and Fridays in White Rock & South Surrey. Routes vary on a weekly basis. A reliable vehicle and a fair knowledge of the area is a must. Please leave your name, phone number and address at 604 542-7430 Butcher Horsefly BC, Perm. F/T certification 3yrs+ experience. N. American, European preparation, domestic and wild meats. Salary, start date negotiable. Franz Laffer Custom Meat. 1 (250)620-3339 ph/fax. Email silvialaffer@hotmail.com Customer sales/service, Summer Work, Immediate openings, flexible schedules, $16.25 base-appt, conditions apply, no exp necessary will train, call now, 604-595-1040 www.summeropenings.ca/mv
EXPERIENCED Excavator and bobcat operator wanted Fax resume to 250-954-1516 FLAGGERS NEEDED If not certified, training available for a fee. Call 604-575-3944 REAL ESTATE ASSISTANT Part-Time Req’d by Top Producer Agent. Average 4-5 hrs/day (no wknds). Must have experience. Skills: analytical, research based mind-set, strong computer skills, highly organized, excellent communication skills, $15/Hour. Please email resume to: realtor2@telus.net
Site Office Assistant CIVIL & PARK CONSTRUCTORS Seeks Site Office Assistant for various projects in the Vancouver area. Must have own vehicle, speak fluent English and be computer literate with knowledge of Excel. Level 2 First Aid an asset. Fulltime $15 - $17 (Depending on experience) Plus OVERTIME & BENEFITS Fax resume to 604-507-4711 or Email: Paulo@wilco.ca www.wilcowestcoast.ca
REAL SMART Real Estate Classes, 5/wks. www.realsmartonline.net
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CONSTRUCTION LABOURER, drywall required temp., heavy lifting. $12/hr. Call 604-531-5517
STUDENT for gardening help. Under owners guidance. Flex hrs good wage. Crescent Hts. 604-541-2509
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WEEDING and/or LANDSCAPING PERSON req’d P/T. Reliable & hardworking, pls. $10-$12/hr. Call 604-671-3312.
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MING SPA, Spring Special. $40/1 hr. Perfect body massage, effective for fatigue, stress & after exercise or work. 15932-96 Ave, Surrey. 8:30am-9:30pm. 604-580-8830.
WILD & CRAZY, CAN’T BE LAZY Up to $20 per hr, 40 hrs per week. Fun promo’s & C.S. 10 positions available for immed. work. No commission. No experience? No problem! Call today, Start tomorrow !
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MORGAN CREEK Tropicals Greenhouse email wholesaletropicalplants@gmail.com $9.14/h prep, shipping, labour
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MEDICAL/DENTAL
THE CASCADES Residential Care Facility(www.balticproperties.ca) is currently seeking Registered Nurses for all shifts (days/evenings/ nights, FT/PT/Cas). Please submit your cover letter and resume to: fax 604-795-5693 or cheryl.little@balticproperties.ca
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SALES REPRESENTATIVES for international personal insurance provider. Service established accounts. Paid training provided. Must be bondable and have reliable vehicle. Call 604-703-5748 or email dan.bartram@ca.combined.com.
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Comsense Holdings Ltd is looking for a Carpenter Supervisor. Must have exp. in both handcut roofs and barrel roofs. Must be exp. in both Form work and Finishing Carpentry. Must also have knowledge of Joinery. Pay is $28 per hr + benefits. Must be fluent in English. Pls send resume with phone number to: comsense@shaw.ca
FLAT ROOFERS Metro Roofing based in Langley B.C. requires exp. Flat Roofers, BUR, torch, single ply (TPO & PVC). Commercial and Industrial Projects.
Good Wages & Benefits. Call: 604.888.4856 Fax: 604.888.4827 E-mail: metroroofing@shaw.ca www.metroroofinggroup.com Serious Enquiries Only!
FOREMAN GRADEMAN MACHINE OPERATORS
PIPELAYERS & LABOURERS Required by Established Construction & Development Co. The successful applicants must be exp’d in all facets of civil construction. We are looking only for committed individuals who are versatile, reliable and possess a positive attitude. Min 3 years exp and own transportation required. These are long-term positions. Medical / Dental available. Please fax a detailed resume with references to: (604)534-8469 or Email to:
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VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers Wanted for White Rock Canada ROCK 10K July 1st, 2010 7am - 12 noon Road Marshals, Water Stations & start/finish line. Contact: Mitchell@TRYEVENTS.ca
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THE ONE! THE ONLY! Authorized Harley-Davidson Technician program in Canada.GPRC Fairview, Alberta. On-campus residences. 15-week program. Top quality instruction, up-to-the minute curriculum, hands-on training. 1-888-9997882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. WHICH TRADE would you like? We’ll teach you basic shop practices, safety. Work experience in trade of your choice. GPRC Fairview College Campus. Fairview, Alberta www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview 1-888-999-7882
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ADD YOUR business on www.BCLocalBiz.com directory for province wide exposure! Call 1-877-645-7704 DIFFERENCE BETWEEN Men and Boys? Men fix their toys! Become an Outdoor Power Equipment Technician. Work on watercraft, ATV’s, snowmobiles, etc. Credit towards apprenticeship. GPRC Fairview College Campus. 1-888-9997882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. EXCLUSIVE FINNING / Caterpillar Heavy Equipment Service Training at GPRC Fairview Campus. 2 year diploma program gives 4 years apprentice theory. $1000. bonus on first day of school. Write all 4 years apprenticeship exam. 1-888-9997882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. FLEXIBLE, ONLINE WEB DESIGN COURSES. Beginner or advanced, College accredited curriculum. Learn from home while you build your online business and design skills. Visit: www.ibde.ca to apply! FREE WHEELIN’ EXCITEMENT. Learn to repair street, off-road and dualsport bikes. Hands-on training. On-campus residences. Great instructors.Challenge 1st year apprenticeship exam. 1-888-9997882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. LEARN SUSTAINABLE BUILDING. Timber frame, log, straw bale and stackwallbuilding, portable sawmilling. Workshops start August 9. GPRC Fairview CollegeCampus. Fairview, Alberta. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. PRE-EMPLOYMENT Welder or Millwright Training. 16 weeks, write first year apprenticeship exam. Be ready for in-demand trades jobs. Grande Prairie Regional College. 1-888-539-4772; www.gprc.ab.ca. PSSST! Wanna be a Mechanic? 8 month General Mechanic training. Learn basic engine theory,power train, suspension, job safety, etc. Write Automotive or HeavyDuty 1st year Apprenticeship exam. GPRC Fairview College Campus.1-888999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. PUT YOURSELF behind the counter - The Parts counter! Preemployment parts program at GPRC Fairview Campus. Fall/2010. Write 1st year Apprenticeship exam. Learn warehousing, cataloguing, ordering, etc. 1-888-9997882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. PUT YOURSELF behind the counter - The Parts counter! Preemployment parts program at GPRC Fairview Campus. Fall/2010. Write 1st year Apprenticeship exam. Learn warehousing, cataloguing, ordering, etc. 1-888-9997882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.
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Call 778-883-4262
Call: Rick (604) 202-5184 SCHAFER CEMENT Co.
E & M MAINTENANCE WINDOW WASHING D Windows Out & In D Gutters cleaned In & Out D Pressure Washing, Snrs Disc. D Serving W. Rock for over 25 yrs D Lic. & WCB insured, Free Est.
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Drywall Service & Flatten Popcorn Ceilings 604-230-7928 or 604- 538-3796
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ELECTRICAL
#1 QUALITY WORK, Big or sm. Exp. Electrician avail. Reas.rates.604-773-0341. Lic#9902 ALL JOBS Big or Small. Panels, lighting, plugs, fans, hot tubs etc. Guaranteed work. 604-539-0708 Cell 604-537-1773 Lic. 26110 ALL JOBS welcome. Your trouble shooting expert. Tel/Cable incl. *Seniors Discount* Work guaranteed. Insured & Bonded. GWN Electric. 604-862-9650 Lic#99986 Impact Electric Ltd. 7 days/wk. Com//Res. 20 yrs Exp. License# 101783, Emerg Serv. Avail. Bonded & Insured. 604-613-2466 LIC’D ELECTRICIAN. Expert in small/big jobs, renos. panels, fans, plugs changes, reas. rates. 604-315-1012Lic:#7854
SCOTGUARD 24 hr. electrical services Commercial & Residential Hot-tubs Service & Panel upgrades, Renovations Guart. work. Licensed/bonded BBB app. No job too small
604-720-9244 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE BOBCAT & MINI-EXCAVATOR Concrete Breaking, Post Hole Auger, Driveways Stump Removal, Excavation 604-541-1557 Gord 604-328-8360 PK CONTRACTING (Fully Insured) Mini excavator, concrete breaking, drainage & hauling. (604)218-0279 REDMOND’S BACKHOE & TRUCKING: Sewers, drains, waterlines, excavating, backfilling. 24 Yrs Exp. Free est. 604-818-2137.
WE PREPARE all kinds of tax returns, small business, self employed, corporate, estate & U.S. Reasonable rates. (604)541-4624
APPLIANCE REPAIRS
AAH ABOVE ALL APPLS REPAIR Quality work. Also appls for sale. Elect & plumb serv 604-588-2828
Peace Arch Appliance
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Service to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers & dishwashers. Reasonable.
FENCING
6 FT FENCING, Retaining Walls, Blacktop/Concrete driveway’s, Reno’s, Roofing & Bobcat Service. Gaary Landscaping (604)889-8957 Cedar & Concrete Fences and Landscaping. Quality work, Free Estimates. Call Mike 604-781-3870.
Call Mark (604)536-9092
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CONCRETE & PLACING
“We enjoy leaving your home bright & clean!”
ADD YOUR business on www.BCLocalBiz.com directory for province wide exposure! Call 1-877-645-7704
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CONCRETE Work. Remove & Replace. Specializing in driveway, patios, etc. All types of finishes. FREE Estimates. 604-996-6878.
PLACING & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 30 Years Exp. Free Estimates.
ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
Weekly, Biweekly, Monthly Exc. Refs & Rates. Move In/Out. Carpet Cleaning, pressure wash, New Const., Res./Comm., offices Welcome! Lic., Bonded/Insured.
IN THE COMFORT of your own home I do meal preps, respite care, shopping, driving to app’ts & personal care. Call 604-828-5234
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
CLEANING SERVICES
A MAID TO CLEEN
HOME CARE
185
TEACHERS
TEACH, LIVE AND EXPLORE CHINA! Teach the BC curriculum at BC certified school in Kunming City, for 2010/11 school year. Certified Teachers required for Grades 10-12, all subject areas. Competitive salary and assignment benefits. Reply: rlindstrom@shaw.ca (604)760-7564.
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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES
DELI STAFF Required Part - Time for a well established EUROPEAN DELICATESSEN. Must be fluent in English. No experience nec. willing to train. Perm. long term position in a pleasant working environment. No eves. or Sundays. Call Wolf’s Deli 604-531-5030
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HELP WANTED
PERSONAL SERVICES
CARPET CLEANING
~CHOICE CARPET CLEANING~ Free Estimates. Guaranteed Work! 604-897-6025 (24 hr) 788-688-0117
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CLEANING SERVICES
2 EUROPEAN LADIES will shine your home or business! For free estimate call Maria 604-612-8653
281 peter-liu.com
Website / Blog S Hosting S Reseller S Free Consultation Peter 604-282-1364 www.peter-liu.com
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CONCRETE & PLACING
ALL Concrete Brick, Block & Stonework. Good job - Good price. Call Enzio (604)594-1960
GARDENING
A Cut Above Yard Maintenance *Pruning *Weeding *Power Raking *Aerating * Mowing *Yard Clean-ups White Rock Owned & Operated Since 1991
604-536-1345 AERATE $50 CUTTING $30
A Housecleaner avail. for private residential cleaning. Mon.- Wed. Well groomed, punctual & trustworthy. Rose 604-596-1972 CLEANING SERVICES. Bi-week & monthly. Floors, sealers & waxing Ref’s. Insured. 604-833-1462 DETAILED
EUROPEAN
CLEANING.
Efficient, Reliable, Exc. References. 18 yrs exp. Ivet: 778-235-4070. EUROPEAN CLEANING SERVICE We will clean your house or office. Insured & Bonded. (604)808-4541. SUE D Dew’s Cleaning & Home Support. Professional. Insured & Bonded. (604) 538-9352, 728-6615
Commercial/Residential/Strata * Rubbish Removal * Power Rake * Fertilizing * Edging * Free Est.
Wembley Lawncare
604-753-8979 AERATE, yard cleanup, power raking, trim, fencing, landscaping, pressure washing. 604-502-9198. Grass Gator Lawn Care Spring special cut, aerate, fertilize. $99.00 Power raking, top dressing, hedge trimming, etc. Cuts from $20. Weekly/bi-weekly. Jeff 604-347-0569
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GARDENING
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 281
GARDENING
Livingstone Landscaping & Tree Care Certified Arborist, Horticulture & Turf Technician. * 25 yrs exp. *Lic. *Insured Professional Pruning * Shrubs *Hedges * Fruit Trees Tree Risk Assessment Landscape Design, Installation & Maintenance. *Flowerbeds * Lawns
ATTN: GARDEN GIRLS
Professional Services at the lowest Prices.
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 288
HOME REPAIRS
EUROPEAN CRAFTMANSHIP Finish Carpentry-Mouldings, sundecks, stairs, siding, painting, drywall. Refs. Rainer cel 604-613-1018
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.
For All Your Renovation Needs
A1 BATH RENO’S. Bsmt suites, drywall, patios, plumbing, siding, fencing, roofing, landscaping, etc. Joe 604-961-9937 or 604-581-3822
Residential & Commercial
Call Bruce @ (604)535-3315
SPRING CLEAN-UP
S Dependable S Affordable S Professional
COUNTRY WEST LANDSCAPING & LAWNCARE • • • • • • • • • • •
Call 604-807-0979 georgeoldaker@hotmail.com
Mirrors, shower doors, foggy window replacement, glass table tops & shelves, architectural curtain wall. FREE ESTIMATES 604-288-5353 Res. 604-541-2764
604-542-9029, 604-838-8341
Res / Comm Guaranteed Work Lic. bonded & Insured Reasonable Rates/Free Est. Trimming Lawncut Weeding/Aerating Pruning Edging Power Raking Re-Seeding/Gutter Cleaning Pressure Washing
HUDOLIN’S ON HOMES RENO’S ✔ Basement suites ✔ Bathrooms,Kitchens ✔ Finishing work? mldg ✔ Decks
Free Est. hurenos@telus.net
Call Dave: 604-862-9379
604-825-0154 or 604-625-8686 countrywestlawncare@gmail.com
Interior / Exterior Small / Big Jobs Comm/Res. Fully insured.
300
They are impossible to clean and always loaded with cob webs, even when painted still look dirty. We can give you a beautiful, clean, flat ceiling, lovely to look at & will modernize your home.
LANDSCAPING
320
A AMC MOVING. Professional movers. *Big/small *local/long distance. Insured, great rates. Free est. 604-582-0045 or 778-888-9628
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 ~ Commercial ~ Pianos
✗ TREE Trouble ✗ Hedge Repair ✗ Tree Sculpting ✗ Pro-Climber ✓ Lawn & Garden Maintenance ✓ Qualified pruning ✓ Hedging ✓ Power Rake ✓ Top Dressing Lawn & Plant Care
PROMPT & AFFORDABLE *Seniors Disc. * Insured *22 yrs
604-513-8524
Searching for your dream home or selling it? This is the location. BCCLASSIFIED.COM listings include everything from acreage, farms/ranches to condos and waterfront homes.
★ COMPOSTED MUSHROOM ★ ★ MANURE ★ 10 Yard & 15 Yard Specials Call 604-240-3237
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284 HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
British Construction Old Country tradesmen Retirement was boring No job too small
Soil, bark, Sand, Gravel etc. $25/yd + $50 del. Also, Property Maint. Services avail.Simon 604-230-0627
STEPPING STONES LANDSCAPING
604-802-3455 or 604-536-4849
◆ Natural & Cultured Stone Masonry ◆ Retaining Walls ◆ Paving Stones ◆ Fencing ◆ Driveway & Patio Sealing
CARPENTRY, Tile, Drywall, painting, flooring, railings. 26 yrs exp. Free est. Call Brad 604-531-5517
778.277.4745 SPENCER
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All Other Landscaping Needs. FREE ESTIMATES
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
Interior & Exterior
TILING
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TREE SERVICES
A YOUNG BROS ROOFING LTD.
Professional Painters Free Estimates Written Guaranteed Bonded & Insured
10% Discount
Re-roofing & Repairs Specialist asphalt, shingle, cedar, flat Guarnt’d ~ WCB
PAINTING WHITE ROCK & CRESCENT BEACH
778 - 896 - 4858 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 604-599-5611 OR Visit
www.bestbusyboysroofing.com EAST WEST ROOFING & SIDING CO. Roofs & re-roofs. BBB & WCB. 10% Discount, Insured. Call 604-812-9721, 604-783-6437
PETS 474
Vincent 543-7776
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR QUALITY WORK
WestcanConstruction Interior / Exterior Renovation Specialists
Phone: (604) 307-5894 .watson
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
SL PAINTING Interior/Exterior. FREE Estimates. Quality job. Fully insured - WCB Please call Sonly.
PET SERVICES
RELIABLE, ESTABLISHED, exc. refs. Best Care Dog Walker 604340-8400 lynetterose@hotmail.com
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Quality Work, Free Estimates Member of Better Business Bureau WCB INSURED
A-OK PAINTING Forget the Rest Call The Best! Harry 604-617-0864
GARDENING
#1 RUBBISH REMOVAL
Make us your first call, we do it all! Reasonable Rates. Fast, Friendly & Reliable Service.
TILE/LAMINATE SPECIALIST With Design Expertise. Grout color adjustment & restoration.16 yrs on the Peninsula. No Job Too Small. Free Est. Perry 604-538-6976
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
RECYCLE-IT!
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MILANO PAINTING 604 - 551- 6510
email: mail@westcanconstruction.ca Steve Pendlington Licensed Liability Insured Member of Worksafe BC Owner/Operator Call to book your free in home estimate today!
Almost for free! Dave (778)997-5757, (604)587-5991
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INTERIOR / EXTERIOR
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
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 1866-884-7464.
~ PRO PAINTERS~
778.294.3698
CHEAP
359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL
604-916-5558
◆ Renovations ◆ Home Improvements ◆ Painting Interior/Exterior ◆ Cedar & Custom Fencing ◆ General Contractors ◆ Roofing ◆ Siding ◆ Doors ◆ Windows ◆ Skylights
EXTRA
LITTLE LOAD SPECIALIST. Sand & gravel delivered. Small orders welcome. Topsoil available. Call (604) 532-0662 days/eves.
Call Jeff to book an estimate for exterior painting:
SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240
RECYCLING
RUBBISH REMOVAL
604.587.5865 www.recycle-it-now.com
* Quality work * Many years of experience * Premium materials * Attention to detail * Reasonable prices
Semi Retired (General Contractor) Good to do any Reno’s & Repairs. *Painting *Carpentry *Drywall *Etc. Interior/Exterior. Res./Comm. Quality Work. Reas Rates. Call ... I’m available 778-883-1085.
Call & Book Your Estimate Today!
ADD YOUR business on www.BCLocalBiz.com directory for province wide exposure! Call 1-877-645-7704
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MESA PAINTING INTERIOR and EXTERIOR Quality work at reas rates.Free Estimates. Michael (cell) 604-724-7458
604-537-4140
CALL FRIENDLY BENJAMIN 604-230-7928 or 604-538-3796
HANDYMAN: Renos, carpentry. finishing, flooring, drywall repair, tiles, paint, etc., No job to small. Reas Rates. 604-219-6270 / rstj@live.ca
ADD YOUR business on www.BCLocalBiz.com directory for province wide exposure! Call 1-877-645-7704
PRESSURE WASHING. Ref’s, Insured. 604-833-1462
Call 604-607-6659 www.laybournpainting.com
AFFORDABLE SID’S 1 ton Moving & Clean-up. 10 % off Srs discount. Est. ‘’86. Call Sid 604-727-8864
HANDYPERSONS
HANDYMAN. Very reliable. 20 yrs exp. Senior’s discount. Make a list. CAN DO IT ALL! 604-866-4977
Same day service avail. 604-724-6373
36 Years Experience All Aspects of Painting Interior & Exterior Commercial & Residential Gutter & Window Cleaning also available. Free Estimates
20 yrs exp F Hort Grad BCIT
Call Mike 604-671-3312
POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING
Dan Laybourn Paint Contracting
S S S S
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PRESSURE WASHING
For all your decorating needs why not call a Master Painter?
SUPREME HEDGES ++
#1 PRUNING
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Residential & Commercial ◆ Interior & Exterior Specialists ◆ Pressure Washing ◆ Textured Ceilings ◆ Faux Finishing FREE Estimates *Insured *Bonded *WCB (778)833-4413
MOVING & STORAGE
AAA ADVANCE MOVING Experts in all kinds of moving/packing. Excellent Service. Reas. rates! Different from the rest. 604-861-8885 www.advancemovingbc.com
PLUMBING
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
ADD YOUR business on www.BCLocalBiz.com directory for province wide exposure! Call 1-877-645-7704
Crown molding installation. Faux finish, staining & custom painting.
CREATIVE GARDEN Design & Installation Contact us for a for Free Consultation. Telephone: 604-8071701 or www.conwaylandscapes.ca
Popcorn Ceilings Are Very UGLY
EXPERT LAWN MANAGEMENT
BESTWAY PAINTING & DECORATING
EC PAINTING & DECORATING
Serving White Rock & area for over 20 years - Free Est.
GLASS SERVICE
op.Double G Landscapng
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Geo Pacific Enterprises Ltd.
JOBS: Whether you’re looking to find or fill a position, this is where your search begins. Call bcclassified.com 604.575.5555
D Redesigning D Soil D Pruning D Planting D Garden Maint.
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
John 778-881-6737
.Watson Home Maintenance
There is nothing like the “Garden Girls” to maintain your garden beds. We’ll give it a face lift that will turn people’s heads!!
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
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PETS
BOXER pups, ckc reg, vet check, nice pedigree, Boston Terriers, inquiries welcome. (604)794-3786 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. For info 604-309-5388 / 856-4866 CHIHUAHUA PUPS, vacc., tattooed, vet checked $400. Call (604) 392-6298 English Mastiff puppies. Reg, vet ✓. Beautiful M/F brindle. Ready June 28. $1100 & up. 604-858-6779 FRENCH BULL DOG fawn, very loveable, must be only dog, adults preferred. $975. 778-883-8096 German Shepherd/Blk Lab x pups, vet check, first shots. $450. Call (604)823-6952. No Sun calls GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPS (10): Country raised, shots, vet checked. $650/ea. 778-549-6770 or see: www.goldpups.piczo.com GOLDEN Retriever X Australian Shepherd 6 wks/old, blk/gold M/F. Dewormed. $350. No Sunday calls: 604-819-4404 or 604-823-6703 Jack Russell Puppies: 14 weeks old, dewormed, multi-colored. Parents on site. $350. 604-316-7615. JACK RUSSELL pups short haired, smooth coats, nice markings, vet ✓, 1st shots, tails done, view parents $380. each. 604-820-5242 Mission
604-328-6387
GARDENING • LANDSCAPING
8S SYV ZEPYIH VIEHIVW
Home, Garden & Design Solutions Home, Garden & Design Solutions
FREE ESTIMATES
Complete Garden / Landscape Designs & Makeovers New Homescapes • Outdoor Living Spaces • Gardening Brick / Block • Retaining Walls • Pavers • Cultured Stone Pillars • Gates • Driveways • Masonry Lighting / Sprinkler / Drainage Systems Lawn Installations • Pruning • Weeding • Clean-Ups Residential Maintenace Programs • Landscape Products Fencing • Home Improvements • Handyman Services
Kitchens • Bathrooms • Renovations • Additions Outdoor Living Spaces • Suites • Custom Homes Flooring • Hardwood • Tiles • Laminate Sundecks • Patios • Arbours • Pergolas Pillars • Gates • Driveways • Masonry Brick / Block • Retaining Walls • Pavers • Cultured Stone Roofing • Windows / Doors • Framing • Fencing Complete Renovations • Handyman Services & More Gardening • Landscaping
BBB • WCB • Fully Insured • 20 Years
BBB • WCB • Fully Insured • 20 Years
FREE ESTIMATES
WHITE ROCK 332
PAVING/SEAL COATING
ALLAN CONST. & Asphalt. Brick, concrete, drainage, foundation & membrane repair. (604)618-2304.
338
PLUMBING
One Call Does It All
One Call Does It All
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! AMAN’S PLUMBING SERVICES Lic.gas fitter. Reas $. 778-895-2005
B.C.’s Premier Full Service Home Renovation & Landscaping Company
B.C.’s Premier Full Service Home Renovation & Landscaping Company
#1 IN RATES & SERVICE. Lic’d. LOCAL Plumber. Plugged drains, renos etc. Chad 1-877-861-2423
604-501-9290
604-501-9290
www.mlgenterprises.ca
www.mlgenterprises.ca
$38/HR! Clogged drains, drips, garbs,sinks, toilets, installs & more. 24/7 Emergencies. 778-888-9184.
Rubbish PROMPT, RELIABLE, SERVICE 7 DAYS A WK Seniors Discount
CALL ROGER
604-
9 6 8-0 3 6 7 AFFORDABLE SID’S Clean-up & Moving. 1 ton truck 10% off Srs discount. Est. ‘’86 Sid 604-727-8864 WORLD’S CHEAPEST Rubbish Removal from $40: Seriously - Check with me first Rob - 604-835-5991
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MORTGAGES
BANK ON US! Mortgages for purchases, renos, debt consolidation, foreclosure. Bank rates. Many alternative lending programs.Let Dave Fitzpatrick, your Mortgage Warrior, simplify the process!1-888-711-8818 dave@mountaincitymortgage.ca
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GARAGE SALES
551
128TH ST & 22 Ave. CUL DE SAC GARAGE SALE: Sunday, June 6, 9-12. Over 10 households in Ocean Park Terrace. Too many items to list! Follow signs to cul de sac. 15268 21A AVE Moving Sale lots of home decor, lots of hockey equipment, baseball, pine cupboards, too many items to list, no junk, everything in good condition sale starts friday june 4th (6 - 8pm) Saturday 9-12pm no early birds please BRIDGEVIEW FLEA MARKET Every Sunday, Year Round, 80 Vendors 7am-3pm, 11475-126a St. Sry. Info./Book Table 604-625-3208
WHITE ROCK FLEA MARKET
GARAGE SALES
Daisy’s Clothing Close Out
$10 a bag
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GARAGE SALES Multi Family Charity Garage Sale
2630 137 Street Sat. June 5, 9am - 3pm Quilting fabric, sewing machine, ladies bike, laser and photo printers, toys etc.
All proceeds to Peace Arch Hospital
12 - 4 Daily Everything Must Go!!
660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS
www.dannyevans.ca
Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley
689 WHITE ROCK SOUTH SURREY MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
PETS 477
523
PETS
UNDER $100
Kittens adorable p/b ragdoll $500 & up incl vet ✓ 1st shots health guart 604-771-4452, 604-477-9961.
“US DIVERS” Regulator-seldom used, complete w/depth & pressure gauges. $65: 604-538-2143
Lab/Retriever born April 6th,dewormed and 1st shots. All golden, 3M, 3FM. $500 each 604-316-7615
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MIN SCHNOODLES: Best of the Best breeds. 1 female left Family raised. $450 (604)826-2303
AT A CLICK of a mouse, www.BCLocalBiz.com is your local source to over 300,000 businesses!
NEED A GOOD HOME for a dog or a good dog for a home? We adopt www.856-dogs.com or call: 856-3647.
good good dogs! 604-
MOVING SALE Nearly New Furniture & Small Appliances from 1 bdrm apt.
PRESA CANARIO puppies, born March 15, brindle colour, view/parents on farm, vet checked, great temp. $800 obo. 604-855-6929.
Priced to Sell!!
PUG, black, very loveable, 1 year old, spayed, $575. To very loving home. Serious calls 778-883-8096 Shih Tzu, P.B. reg. fem. tan & white, 8 yrs. spayed, tatooed & micro chipped, $200. 604-535-1181 TOY POODLE. 4 months old, black & tan, female. $500.00. 604-8204230 or 604-302-7602.
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 506
APPLIANCES
APPLIANCES LIKE NEW Super capacity WASHERS/DRYERS Newer self & easy clean STOVES, Super clean Fridges, Stackers & more Warranty, delivery, low prices
19897-56 Ave. 604-534-4402
Phone 778-294-5578
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AT A CLICK of a mouse, www.BCLocalBiz.com is your local source to over 300,000 businesses! WANTED GOOD USED newer fridges, stoves, washers & dryers. $ for some. Call (604)536-9092
MISC. FOR SALE
#1A STEEL BUILDING SALE! Save up to 60% on your new garage, shop, warehouse. 6 colors available! 40 year warranty! Free shipping, the first 20 callers! 1-800-457-2206. www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.
AT A CLICK of a mouse, www.BCLocalBiz.com is your local source to over 300,000 businesses! BUILDING SALE! 25x30 $4,577. 30x40 $7,140. 32x60 $11,950. 32x80 $18,420. 35x60 $ 13,990. 40x70 $14,650. 40x100 $24,900. 46x140 $37,600. OTHERS. Ends optional. Pioneer MANUFACTURERS DIRECT 1-800-668-5422.
DOWNSIZING
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APPLIANCES WANTED * Free pick-up* 604-339-0744
FURNITURE
Queen size electric bed, folding treadmill, pool table, & household items, etc. 604-535-3366 FUTURE STEEL BUILDINGS CLEARANCE - Pre-engineered and custom-sized to your requirements. Factory-direct pricing. Some models discounted to half-price to clear. CALL FOR FREE BROCHURE AND QUOTE 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170. NEW Norwood SAWMILLS - LumberMate-Pro handles logs 34” diameter, mills boards 28” wide. Automated quick-cycle-sawing increases efficiency up to 40%. www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT - FREE Information: 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT.
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MISC. WANTED WANTED:
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AUCTIONS
ESTATE FARM AUCTION Machinery, tools, furniture, antiques, Saturday June 12, 11am, 4235 Todd Rd. Kelowna. Photos: doddsauction.com Dodds Auction, Vernon 250545-3259 or 1-866-545-3259
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Antiques & Collectable’s of all sorts. Appraisals done - Top Prices Paid Please call: Tom Douglas Phone/Fax: 604-595-0298 35 years experience.
UNDER $100
Air Bed-New “Woods” 78x58x23” B/I pump. Cushion covers, bedskirt, storage bag - $65: (604)538-2143 Assorted High Quality Knitting wool/needles, orig purch value over $400. Bulk sale- $80: 604-538-2143 Energy/ESM loudspeakers, 2, new, Audio Products International, value $300+. Asking $65: 604-538-2143
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SPORTING GOODS
AT A CLICK of a mouse, www.BCLocalBiz.com is your local source to over 300,000 businesses!
REAL ESTATE 609
APARTMENT/CONDOS
WHITE ROCK. 2 bdrm, 2 f/bath condo in concrete bldg. Great view over looks Bryant park & comm. centre. Lam flr in l/rm. Excer/rm, billard rm. $398,000. 604-535-5348
REAL ESTATE 612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE AT A CLICK of a mouse, www.BCLocalBiz.com is your local source to over 300,000 businesses!
CRESCENT HTS. 1700 sq ft Rancher 4/bdrms, 2/bthrms, 7350 sq ft lot. 50 x 147 ft. Close to all amenities. 5 min. walk to Crescent Beach. Reduced to $499,000. 604-535-9182 or 604-626-0069.
RENTALS
Well Established Janitorial Business White Rock / S. Surrey area. Excellent growth potential for a family-run business.
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APARTMENT/CONDO
(604)531-5743 100 - 20436 Fraser Hwy, Langley
615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY LEARN SUSTAINABLE BUILDING. Timber frame, log, straw bale and stackwallbuilding, portable sawmilling. Workshops start August 9. GPRC Fairview CollegeCampus. Fairview, Alberta. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.
SOUTH CARIBOO INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY 16 acres, 6000 sq. ft. shop, 3800 sq. ft. residence and office, 12’x60’ mobile home (all have current tenants) $575,000 (250) 706-9201 WHITE ROCK: For Sale. Commercial/Retail Strata 5 corners revenue property. 2,214 sq/ft. 604-996-9887.
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FOR SALE BY OWNER
$749,000. PROFESSIONALLY reno’d one-level house. 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath on 7200 sq lot. Near 14th ave/132 street. 604-825-4142 WHITE ROCK, 1 bdrm + den, garden condo, some upgrades, F/P, 3 outside walls, cls to town centre. $219,000. Phone (604)531-3484.
WHITE ROCK CONDO The Ridgecrest 15 & Vidal St. Clean neat & tidy 1 bdrm & den condo on 3rd flr, 972 sq ft, 5 appl, 1.5 bthrms, deck, 1 sec u/g pkg stall, n/s, n/p, lase req’d. Available July 15th. $1,000/mos. Call Sandi 604-534-7974 sandi@naicommercial.ca Visit us on the web at: www.goddardrentals.ca BOSA’S MIRAMAR TOWER, 1 bdrm & den, fab. view, granite, h/w tile & Stainless. $1250/mo. Call Dirk (604)294-9263, 604-612-9032
CRESTWOOD MANOR 1321 Foster St. 1 bedroom ~ $850/mo. In well maintained newly updated building. Heat, hot water and secured u/g parking stalls incl. No pets
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LOTS
CRESCENT HTS. Single family, 9650 sq ft lot. 50 x 193 ft. Can build 3500 sq ft home + bsmt. Close to all amenities. 5 min. walk to Crescent Beach. Reduced to $399,000. 604-535-9182 or 604-626-0069.
R12 Lot in new South Surrey subdivision. Summerfield # 53 Lot 180, 172A St. 3445 sf. Allows 2500 sf home $295k. 604-538-3237 or 604-599-1646
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APARTMENT/CONDO
RESORT RETIREMENT LIVING. SSurrey/WRock. Top flr, 1 BR in 55+. W/D in suite. Onsite concierge, lounges w. large screen TV, billiards, chapel, hair salon, workshop, entertainers, shuttle bus, full service dining room, recreation programs (movies, bingo, crafts, exercise). $1800. Meal plan and HK avail as options. 604-532-4103 SOMERSET GARDENS (S. Sry) Family housing, 1851 Southmere Cres. E. 3 bldgs, 1 bldg n/s, renovated 2 bdrm apt $1150, pet friendly, nr all amen, heat, h/w incl. Community garden. 604-451-6676 WHITE ROCK 1340 Fir St. 1 Bdrm $790/mo incl hot/wtr & heat. Avail immed. N/S, N/P. Please call: (604)536-0196 or (604)842-9581.
HOMES FOR RENT
WHITE ROCK Close to Semiahmoo Mall
1 BDRM or 2 BDRMS Concrete Hi-rise. 55+, NS/NP Heat, hot water, & light included
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 house, 900 s/f. New paint/carpets. W/D hook-ups. July 1/now. $950. Sm pet ok. Min 1 yr lse 15170-24 Ave. 604-535-3412 S.SURREY 20th/176th. Home on 2 acres. Rent whole house (7 bdrms) or sep suites. Avail now. More info: 604-649-0552 or 778-320-4424. WHITE ROCK: Exec 2 level 3000 sf, 3 bdrm, gourmet kitch, 2 lg decks w/ocean view. Suit prof cpl. $2700/mo (604)531-7784 WHITE ROCK. Top flr, ocean view home, 2 bdrms, bright, very clean. Laundry & storage in bsmt. N/S. N/P. $1200. Immed 604-535-9866.
Call 604-538-5337 WHITE ROCK July 1, reno. 3 bdrm. 1200sf., lge. liv. & kit. New carpets & bathroom, quiet building, nr. PAH & shopping. Ideal for single prof. use 1 bdrm. as office, and still have extra bdrm. $1050 + hydro. N/S N/P. 604-535-8971, 836-9045 WHITE ROCK. Large 1 bdrm suite, adult bldg, nr shops, prkg. Min 1 yr Incl heat/h/w. Np/ns. 604-596-9977 WHITE ROCK, lg3 2 bdrm incl heat light cble net, pool, u/g prkg, strg. June 15. $1250m. 604-690-5757
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info@rentinfo.ca 741 WHITE ROCK PACIFIC VIEW CONDOS 2 bdrms, 2 baths, heat, hot water & gas incl’d. Great Location at 5 corners. Avail. immed. or June 1. From $1400/mo. No smoking, No pets. Reno’d suites available.
Call Jennifer 778-881-3402 WHITE ROCK Quiet, well kept building. Hot water included. Close to shops, bus, hospital. N/P.
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WHITE ROCK SUNSET VILLA. 1 bdrm apt w/balcony, cement bldg. f/p, d/w. 1 block fr Semiahmoo Mall. Avail. April 1st. $850. Call for appointment to view: 604-541-6276
707 APARTMENT FURNISHED WHITE ROCK, E. Beach. Priv studio. $265/$225/week all incl. Prkg. Pets OK. Avail now. 778-686-9526
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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
CRESCENT PARK: SxS, 3/bdrm+ den, 5/applis, 1/ba, newly updated, deck, carport, f/b/yard. 1,600 sq/ft on 2 flrs. Cls to schls, trans & 1,000 steps. N/P, N/S. $1650/mo+ utils. Avail now. Pls call (604)536-2606.
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LANGLEY. 195/64. 3 bdrm up, 1 down. Huge rec room. New carpet/ paint. Lots of parking, back lane access. Ns/np. $1650/mo. + utils. Avail. June 15th. 604-574-4057 Peace Arch Area - Nr the New Summerfield area. Bachelor cabin at zero Ave. $595/mo. 604-5383237 or 604-599-1646
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748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION
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WHITE ROCK. 1 bdrm $845. Prime location. Top flr, h/w flrs, quiet bldg, incl. heat & h/w. Avail. immed. N/p. 604-916-5507; 604-218-1535 WHITE ROCK. 1 bdrm, Thrift / Fir, Corner suite. $765 incl heat, h/w. N/S. 604-531-0657; 604-614-4602. WHITE ROCK - 2 Bdrm apt. 2 bathroom $1375/mo. Behind the library. Heat, hot water & u/g parking incl. H/w flrs, Laundry. Avail. July 1st. (604)721-4713 WHITE ROCK. 2 bdrm corner suite, quiet bldg, $950 incl heat, H. water, prk. Avail. June 15. 604-538-8408. WHITE ROCK area: Spac 1 bdrm & den suite. Walk to malls, bus, rest; large patio. In-ste lndry. $1250/mo gas incld. N/P, N/S. 604-531-9457. WHITE ROCK Avail Now. 2Bdrm ground level, 6 applis incl insuite w/d, patio, nr amens, 2 prk, storage. N/S, small pet ok $1400/mo. Call: 1-250-541-0444 or 1-250-574-5919 WHITE ROCK, Casabella, 5 corners. Bachelors & 1 bdrms. $700 $850. Incl cable. h/water. N/S. Sml pet considered. 15391 Buena Vista Ave. Sml. quiet bldg. 2nd flr, walkup. Hardwood flrs. 604-803-2005. WHITE ROCK - Central Location 1 bdrm- $775/mo. Heat/water & sec. prkg. n/s, n/p. Avail. now. (604)721-4713
RENTALS
WHITE ROCK central - OFFICE approx 250s/f, 2nd flr, quiet, large opening windows, heat & lights all included. Lease or month-to-month. $700 +gst. Call 604-538-5835.
Nice quiet building. 1 & 2 bdrm suites. Includes: Hot water, cable, underground parking, video surveillance. NO PETS CALL 604-536-8499
Call 604-538-4599 White Rock’s most exclusive, luxury, unobstructed panoramic ocean view condo. Concrete bldg. 2 units per floor. 2100 sq. ft. 2 bdrm. master w/ large sitting area, 2 bath, den, large island kitchen, Gas cook top & F/P, large marble entrance, full size freezer, radiant heat, 2 car secure u/g parking, large storage areas, built in vac. syst. SW corner of Prospect & Martin. N/P N/S $3200/mo. Avail. August 1 Call : Marian at (604)862-3513 or (604)535-9948 Long term lease available if desired!
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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.
OFFICE SPACE for rent: First United Church, White Rock – looking for long-term tenants for 2 separate offices with parking available for tenants and clients. Contact Church Administrator 604.531.4850 to make an appointment to view.
FEMALE OR MALE, with high quality virtues Angel University’s graduated multi talented tenant (male) in beautiful fully equipped 2 bdrm. lower duplex. $500 mo. Call Jan (Michael) 778-233-8163 OCEAN PARK - Looking for female professional/student to share beautiful, quiet home. Steps to beach & amens. $500. N/S, N/P, N/D. Ref’s req’d. Avail now. 604-541-2404. PEACE ARCH-Wanted: Roommate starting July 1st to share house within walking distance to Peace Arch hospital, the bus stop, and the mall. r Rent $450 including internet, cable, utilities. Prefer female. Call 604-535-5469. S.SURREY Priv room w/en-ste in newer home, nice view nr shops & bus, ns/np. $700 incld utils. 604531-8147 eve/wkends. WHITE ROCK-Large furnished, n/s, n/p. Nr Peace Arch Hosp. $450/mo inc. utils Avail. now. 604-536-6303
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STORAGE
WHITE ROCK - Approx. 20 sq/ft insulated storage, suit boxes, etc. $125/mo. Call 604-531-2491.
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SUITES, LOWER
CRESCENT BEACH view suite (floor to ceiling windows) 2 bdrm, pri garden lvl entr, patios, f/p, hrdwd flrs, 5 appls, util/strg rm, ns/np, $1250/mo incl utils. 604-538-1193 CRESCENT PARK - Lower Duplex, 2 bdrm & den. Avail July 1st. Gas f/p. sec syst. W/D. Walk to Cres. Beach. Lease req. $995/mo. (604)542-0001 SOUTH SURREY $1200. Brand new 2 BR - 6 appliances. Security system & utilities. No smoking. No pets. Avail now. 604-560-3338 SOUTH SURREY - Bachelor suite, priv. entr in Ocean Park home. Close to shopping & laundromat. $600/mo. incl cable. 604-538-7558 S. SURREY. Grandview Hts. 2 bdrm grnd lvl garden ste. Like new, priv, clean & bright. Country kitchen with 5 appls incls laundry. $1050/mo. N/S. Pets ok. Avail June 15 or earlier. 604-538-1523 S. SURREY. Lrg new 2 bdrm, 2 full baths. Quiet back yrd. NS/NP. Avail. now. $1050 incl utils/heat/cbl. 604-780-3676 or 604-538-3479. S. SURREY. New 1 bdrm suite. F/p, storage, heat, light, cable. Shared ldry. No stairs. Perfect for senior. Ns/np. $800. 604-538-2286 S. SURREY. Rosemary Hgts. 2 bdrm. 850 sf. bsmt. suite. 3 yrs. old. 1 person living upstairs. Avail. June 1/15. Incl. w/d. d/w, wireless net, heat & light. $1150/mo. Ns/np. 604-538-8572 or 604-328-2708. WHITE ROCK. 1 bdrm, 1 blk to beach. Inste laundry. np/ns. Avail now. $895/mo incls utils. Refs. Suit single. 604-328-8250 WHITE ROCK 1 bdrm+den, priv ent glorious beach front, full kitch/bath, lrg deck, N/S, N/P, $1000/mo incl utils. Avail immed. 604-541-1625. WHITE ROCK. 2 bdrm. 1 bath., 1100sf. Close to beach. $1000/mo. incl. utils. Avail now. 604-813-3535. WHITE rock bright 2 bdrm d/w, llaundry full bath, f/p. a/c ns np. $950/mo. lease req. 538-3070. WHITE ROCK, deluxe 1 bdrm furn. ste, new bright, full bath, W/D extra strg elect heat utils prkg sep ent, walk to bus shops restaurants & beach. Suit 1. NS/NP References. Now avail. $1000mo. 604-531-7717 WHITE ROCK. Lrg bright clean 2 bd, full bth, big windows, spac, fam/rm, patio, lndry, f/p, ns/np. July 1 $900 incl utils 778-549-1284
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SUITES, LOWER
WHITE ROCK hillside Large one bedroom suite with unobstructed view of Semiahmoo Bay. 5 minute walk to beach. Deck, garage parking, gas fireplace, 5 appliances, private entrance. Wireless, cable and gas included. $1200/month + hydro. N/S N/P Available July 1st. Phone 604-536-7336 WHITE ROCK. Modern 1 bdrm suite, large patio deck with ocean view, close to beach, priv entry, prkg, insuite lndry, ns/np $1050 incl utils. Avail Now. 604-536-6295 WHITE ROCK, new 2 bdrm, bright w/o, E. beach, patio, lndry, June 15. N/S, N/P. $1195. (778)292-1287 WHITE ROCK. Nice & clean 2 bdrm apt. N/S. N/P. Avail immed. $950/mo. Call 604-541-0005. WHITE ROCK Spacious, looks like new 2 bdrm, lrg kitch, s/s appls, lrg famrm, gas BBQ & lamp hook-up, laundry, pkng, exc area, Panoramic ocean view. $1550/mo incl utils. Ns/np, avail July 1st. 604-538-4543.
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SUITES, UPPER
S. SURREY: 2855-152nd, 2bdrm, 2 full bths, 1000sf, all appls, sec prkg (2 spots). n/s, n/p. Cls to amen. $1180/mo. June 1. (604)538-8902 S. SURREY/WHITE ROCK 1 bdrm. Approx 800 s/f, bright, clean. NS NP. Avail now $800. 604-835-6000 WHITE Rock, 3 bdrm, 1400sf, gas f/p, fam/rm, hrdwd, 1.5 bath, open kit, lndry. $1695. (778)292-1287
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AUTO FINANCING
WHITE ROCK: 1 block to beach. Partial ocean view, 3/bdrm + den, 2 decks, garage, gas f/p, 5 applis, N/S, lease. $1850/mo+ utils. Avail July 1st. 778-898-0778. WHITE ROCK: Bachelor ste. E. Beach Marine Dr. $600. N/S, N/P. Suit mature person. Avail June 1st. (604)536-7976
WHITE ROCK Marine Drive ON THE BEACH, 1450sf. 2 lvl. large 1 bdrm. loft 1.5 bath, awesome view, large pri. deck, across from the pier & next to gourmet restaurants. H/W floors, vaulted ceilings. $1,900/mo. incls. utils & prkg. n/s n/p avail. June 1.
604.218.2177 WHITE ROCK W., clse to school & bus, 3 bdrm + ldry, gas f/p, NP/NS. $1400/mo. July 1. 604-538-6230
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TOWNHOUSES
WHITE ROCK. New 3 bdrm T/H, open concept. 2 car prkg.NP/NS. $1900/mo.Avail now. 604-721-2013
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CARS - DOMESTIC
1997 Cadillac Seville SDS: Loaded, lthr, s/rf, 12 cd, grt sound! 160K, gd cond. $4980. obo. (604)591-5064. 1999 CHRYSLER CIRRUS LX- 4 cyl. auto, air, tilt, cruise, PW, PDL, mint. $2650 Surrey 604.309.3135 2003 CHEVY CAVALIER, auto, 88K, 4 dr, ac, cd, silver, like new, $5600. No accidents (604)502-9912 2004 PONTIAC AZTEC, 4 door, 138,000 kms, no accidents, $4500. 604-690-7236, 604-588-7236
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1979 Porsche 928 8 cylinder, red, 187kms, same owner 15yrs. $5900 Call 604-856-4417 1999 TOYOTA CE. Auto, 4 dr. Aircared, no acc’d. New tires & brakes. Good cond. $2850. 778-848-7621 1999 Volkswagen Golf, diesel, 4 dr. auto. 1,000 kms for 50L. exc cond. 191,000K. $9,600. 604-220-5005. 2002 HONDA ACCORD 4 dr, 4 cyl, 5 spd, std, Lthr seats, 169K. Exc. cond. $6500 604-538-6378 2002 TOYOTA CAMRY XLE, fully loaded, 135,000K. One owner. Reg. servicing done. $11,000 obo 604574-9144 2007 ACURA CSX Premium, blue, auto, fully loaded, exc cond, 57,300 km’s, ext’d warranty to 100,000 kms no accid, $18,500. (604)581-8054 2007 SUZUKI SX4, 4 dr h/b, auto, 2WD, 40K, many options, copper metallic, $7000 firm. 604-538-9257 2008 HONDA FIT H/B, 42,000 kms. 4dr, standard, grey. Ask $10,800. no accidents. (604)596-1591 2010 NISSAN VERSA, auto, 4dr hatchback, red, options, low km’s, $10,000 firm. 604-538-4883
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2007 CHRYSLER 300 - touring edition, only 10,000k, black, local, no accidents. $18,500 (604)614-2476
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847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE, 4 dr, auto, green, am/fm, cd, fully loaded, 175K, $7,995. 604-543-5089 2004 ACURA MDX, 44K, DVD & navig sys, 4 new tires, brand new cond, $23,900 obo. 778-908-6721 Backup cam., awning. $64,983 (stk.26932) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #2844
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Toy Hauler. $33,983 (stk.27493) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #2844
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TRUCKS & VANS
2001 CHEVY VENTURE - V-6 auto, air, tilt, cruise, PW, PDL & more. $2650 Surrey 604-590-1661 2001 Chevy Venture: V6 mini van, gold, p/l, p/w, cd, AirCared, runs excellent! $2200. obo. (604)765-4245. 2001 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Sport-loaded, incls. pwr. dr. & tail gate, gd. cond.$2500 604-309-3135 2001 ISUZU NPR 16’box w/power tailgate. 210,000 mls. $13,500. 604584-7678 or 604-418-6913 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan: Silver, DVD, 7 str, p/w, p/drs. Very good cond. No acc. $7950.604-318-2864
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2005 Ford Taurus 12,000K, V6 a/c, stereo, sunroof, metallic blue. $12,600. 604-597-6816
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12’ FIBERGLASS Boat/ Trailer, incl. Oars, Nets, Fly Rod & Reel. $1200 o.b.o. Call to view 604-826-3816
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Bunk slide, thermopane windows, a/c, loaded. $24,983 (stk.27919) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #2844
RECREATIONAL/SALE
2005 Cadillac XLR red 32,000K hardtop/convert Local car only summer driven $47,500 250-262-4546
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MOTORCYCLES
1990 Golden Falcon, 26.5’ 5th wheel, clean, ns, new tires, awning, mic. air. $6000obo. 604-530-7203 2006 Forest River 22 ft. Lexington, Class B, 12kms. $36,500. Call 604575-1365 or cell 604-724-5051.
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NEW Adventurer 950B
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1985 Honda Gold Wing Aspencade, as new, summer use loaded 29,000 org kms. $6,800. 604-220-5005. 2001 HONDA Shadow 600 black w/black let saddlebage, 2,600 org rural mls. $5,400. 604-220-5005. 2009 KAWASAKI Ninja 500R, 5950 kms, showroom cond. Perfect for beginners! $4900. 604.841-3759.
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CREDITORS AND OTHERS having claims against the estate of PHYLLIS ZOE MARSHALL formerly of Al Hogg Pavilion, 311 - 15521 Russell Avenue, White Rock, British Columbia Deceased, who died on May 19, 2009 are required to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned Executor at 106 1656 Martin Drive, Surrey, British Columbia, V4A 6E7 on or before the 23rd day of June, 2010 after which date the estate assets will be distributed having regard only to claims that have been received. Roy Cammack Executor NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS NOTICE is hereby given that Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Hendrik Adrian Priester also known as Hendrik A. Priester also known as Henri Adrian Priester also known as Henri A. Priester, formerly of 14132 - 20th Avenue, Surrey, BC, Deceased, who died on the 24th day of March, 2010, are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executrix, c/o Robert L. Harris, Esq., McEachern Harris & Brown, Barristers & Solicitors, 22334 McIntosh Avenue, Maple Ridge, BC, V2X 3C1 on or before the 5th day of July, 2010, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received. Marlene Vicki Tabbernor, Executrix
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TOYOTA VENZA— THE LATEST TAKE ON THE FAMILY STATION By Lorne Drury Metroland Newspapers Carguide Magazine.
It’s funny how things evolve in the automobile business. We used to have station wagons but they fell out of favour. Then came sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and they began to lose their lustre due to their size and gasguzzling nature. Now it’s crossovers that are all the rage — sport utility-type vehicles based on a car rather than a truck platform. Crossovers are everywhere these days, cutting into sales of both SUVs and mid-size sedans. They offer the best of both worlds — car like ride and handling combined with the utility of a wagon or small SUV. One of the sportiest is the Toyota Venza, to my mind the sleekest design in the entire Toyota lineup. Toyota used to sell a Camry wagon, but no longer. The Venza has taken its place, sharing the same basic platform as the Camry but with its own distinct interior. Toyota likes to say the Venza doesn’t fit into any automotive segment. In their literature they describe it as a “stylish alternative to the traditional sedan” and there’s no denying that. But when you get right down to it, the Venza is really the latest take on the venerable old family station wagon. For Toyota, the Venza is an important vehicle because it was the first Toyota specifically aimed at the North American audience. Built in Kentucky and designed in California, the Venza also has several features included with Canadians in mind. For example, the rocker panels have been lowered and covered by the door panel, while the doorsills have been narrowed. This helps keep slush and snow out in the winter months and also helps ease entry and exit to the cabin. The utility part of the Venza equation comes into play with its cargo capacity. It offers 1.99 cu m (70.1 cu ft) of storage space behind the front seats and is available with all-wheel drive.
The Venza is offered in four trim levels with fourcylinder or V6 power and front- or all-wheel-drive (AWD). The starting price is $29,310 for the 182 hp, 2.7-litre four-cylinder model with front-wheel drive. Add AWD and the price jumps to $30,760. The 268 hp 3.5-litre V6 model with front-wheel drive starts at $30,800 and jumps to $32,250 for AWD. My tester was the four-cylinder AWD with Premium Package that priced out at $35,010 ($36,500 with freight and delivery). A six-speed automatic transmission is standard throughout the trim lines. The Premium Package includes four-way power adjustable passenger seat with lumbar support, leather seats (heated in front) power rear door, backup camera, wood grain interior trim, leather wrapped steering wheel and shift know and panoramic glass sunroof. A variety of other packages are available; visit HYPERLINK "http://www.toyota.ca" www.toyota. ca for further details. Years ago a four-cylinder engine would have been unheard of in a vehicle like this, but times have changed and Toyota is now offering the four-banger in most of its models, even the seven-passenger Highlander SUV and the mid-size Camry sedan. This is plenty of power for most applications and unless you’re using the Venza to pull a small boat or travel trailer, it’s more than enough engine for the job. Towing capacity is rated at 1134 kg (2,500 lb) for the four-cylinder and 1,587 (3,500 lb) for the V6. The five-seat Venza sits on a wheelbase of 2,775 mm (109.3 in) yet it’s nearly the same width as the seven-passenger Highlander. That translates into pretty decent head and legroom both front and rear. The rear seats sit stadium style (i.e. slightly elevated) to improve sightlines and recline for comfort on long road trips. Pull up a lever at either side of the 60/40 split rear seats and they fold flat into the floor. With the rear seat up there is 0.87 cu m (30.7 cu ft) of cargo room. The interior has a very upscale look to it and I particularly like the material used on the dashboard. It has an unusual design to it and looks much more appealing than the ‘pebbly’ look used by most manufacturers. The captain’s-style front seats are comfortable, but for a six-footer like myself could use a bit more length
Built and designed in North America for the North American market, the 2010 Toyota Venza offers a unique alternative to the standard sedan, wagon and sport utility vehicle now on the market. Starting at $29,3120, the Venza has an upscale interior for a mid-priced vehicle. Note the shifter, located mid-way up the centre stack.
in the seat bottom. The six-speed transmission works smoothly and rarely seems to be searching for the correct gear. While the four-cylinder engine has enough power for most applications, it’s a touch noisy on hard acceleration but quiets down at speed. The rear view camera, part of the Premium Package, is useful because the rear roof pillars obscure rearward vision. The only downside is the small size of the rearview camera screen atop the dash. Overall, though, the Toyota Venza offers a unique alternative to the family sedan, station wagon or sport utility vehicle. It combines some of the best attributes of each in a stylish, up-to-date package that is aimed at the North American market.
TOYOTA VENZA 2010 AT A GLANCE BODY STYLE: five-passenger mid-size crossover. DRIVE METHOD: front engine, front- and allwheel drive. ENGINE: 2.7-litre 16 valve four-cylinder (182 hp, 182 lb/ft of torque); 3.5-litre DOHC V6 (268 hp, 246 lb/ft of torque). FUEL ECONOMY: 2.7L FWD 10.0L/100 km (28 mpg) city, 6.8L/100 km (42 mpg) highway; AWD 10.2L/100 km (28 mpg) city, 7.1L/100 km (40 mpg) highway; V6 FWD 11.0L/100 km (26 mpg) city, 7.6L/100 km (37 mpg) highway, V6 AWD 11.5L/100 km (25 mpg) city, 7.9L/100 km (36 mpg) highway. PRICE: $29,310 to $32,250. As tested $36,500 including $1,490 freight and PDI. WEBSITE: www.toyota.ca
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