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White Rock BIA to get new board of directors

Judge orders businesses to vote again to ensure a meeting to elect a new board as the subsequent board elected at an annual takes place, and that it is properly advertised general meeting held Jan. 18. to all business owners, The decision came business property own- ❝I think the justice felt that with all the in a case in which muddied waters, he decided to clean plaintiff Bill Lawers and their proxies.

It also essentially rence, president of the slate and start from scratch.❞ dissolves all previthe original BIA, was Bill Lawrence ous boards of the BIA, seeking an injuncincluding the contentious ‘new’ BIA declared tion against defendants Larry Anschell, Bob at a requisitioned meeting last July 7, as well Yearsley, Dave Chesney, Johan Sandstrom

Alex Browne Staff Reporter

A court-ordered settlement to White Rock’s multiple-Business Improvement Association dilemma calls for the election of a new BIA board on March 31.

The order, handed down by Justice Robert Crawford in B.C. Supreme Court in New Westminster Thursday, spells out a compromise in which both sides must work together

and others, from – in the words of Lawrence’s lawyer Roderick Henderson – “representing themselves as directors of the BIA.” Crawford said that requirements of the B.C. Society Act and the BIA bylaws that would otherwise prevent the meeting from taking place on March 31 would be set aside.

Crawford also specified that in all other regards, the election meeting be held accord see page 2

Fear over gaming funds

Cutbacks surprise family centre Hannah Sutherland & Tom Fletcher Black Press

When the B.C. government announced this month it was cutting off gaming grants for adult sports and arts groups, Housing and Social Development Minister Rich Coleman said it was to save money while maintaining programs for young people and the disabled.

So when Semiahmoo Family Place learned last week its gaming grant had been denied, people were shocked.

“There’s a little bit of confusion Alison Hamilton as to the priorities,” said Alison Family Place Hamilton, who is in transition to become the non-profit resource centre’s executive director. “We’re all being told different things.”

For each of the past three years, Semiahmoo Family Place – which focuses on children up to five years old and their parents – has received a $30,000 grant. The funding has

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Artists Rebecca Rehanek, 8, and sister Emma, 6, have been taking part in Semiahmoo Family Place activities for the past three years. been used for operating costs for the daily drop-in program, as well as parent outreach and efforts to engage young families.

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“And if both parties can’t agree on “This was the settlement I had one by noon on next Wednesday offered on Jan. 6, including both (today), I will choose one for you,” coming together for an AGM on Crawford said.

March 31,” Anschell said.

In making the order, Crawford He added that he was confident rejected arguments from Henderson he could work with Lawrence and that the Jan. 18 meeting, and votes other BIA members to help set up taken on a new executive, a 10-year the election meeting.

BIA renewal, plus budget and bylaws, “I had no problem in working should be taken as representative of Bill Lawrence with him in the past. I can work the will of the membership. with anybody as long as they’re willHe also rejected suggestions from ing to sit down at the table.”

Anschell, representing the defenLawrence said he was surprised by dants, that stipulations on bylaws of the ruling. the organization, the current budget, “I think the justice felt that with renewal term and a freeze on funds all the muddied waters, he decided be included in the court order. to clean the slate and start from Crawford said his principal interest scratch,” he said. was in a new election with as many “We were surprised, because we of the BIA membership involved as felt the meeting of Jan. 18 (would possible, which would give candi- Larry Anschell be recognized), as it was called dates on both sides of the issue their by membership and anybody and “democratic” right to run for office. everybody had the opportunity to “They’re entitled to have a proper election come on as a director. of directors, and they will decide everything “The judgment today adds another step. after that,” he said.

But if that’s the only way to resolve this, we’ll Crawford indicated he agreed with just have to wait until we have that meeting Anschell’s position that the lack of a clear on March 31 and move on from there.” membership list, as called for in BIA bylaws, Mayor Catherine Ferguson said Tuesday was a problem. Arguments on both sides of that the city and council are looking forward the case had relied on interpretation of the to resolution of the matter. number of association members to prove “We respect the judge’s decision to have whether the July 7 meeting had been prop- another board of directors,” she said. “There erly requisitioned. was no question as to the renewal of the BIA Crawford advocated that membership – the question was to the board of directors. forms be made available at the election “With all the development and growth in meeting so that the process of organizing a surrounding areas its more important than list could be started. ever that we’re doing all we can to support Once the election is settled, the BIA can get White Rock business, ensure businesses are back to “advertising all that White Rock has looked after and promote businesses to local to offer,” he said. residents. Our businesses pay 2.8 times the Crawford also told Anschell he had noted tax residents pay, and it’s important we have the reasons for his complaints about BIA a well-diversified tax base from the standoperations, including election of directors, point of our economics and sustainability.” that had precipitated the conflict.

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School district to get $14 million more Sheila Reynolds Black Press

Surrey will get roughly $525 million to operate schools in the 2010/2011 year, according to preliminary budget figures released Monday by the province.

For the local school district, one of just a handful where enrolment is rising instead of declining, the number represents an increase of approximately $14 million over the cur-

rent year.

The district estimates student numbers will rise by about 1,250 this fall, and district staff have been predicting they would be facing a shortfall of $15 million just to maintain current school programs and services.

Districts must submit their budgets by June and it is illegal to submit a deficit budget. Surrey was anticipating cuts to staff and programs would have to be made in order to

balance its budget. Those decisions will be made public by May. The preliminary grants from Victoria are based on projected enrolment numbers only and are recalculated once final student numbers are tallied at the end of September.

Average per-pupil funding is expected to increase by about $105 per child – from $8,196 this year to $8,301 in 2010/2011.

The total education budget for B.C. schools

is $4.7 billion, a $112-million increase province-wide. A press release from the province says the increase includes $54 million to fully fund negotiated teachers’ wage increases and $58 million to fund the implementation of full-day kindergarten.

Most school districts will begin offering all-day kindergarten this fall, and all schools are expected to have the program in place by September 2011.

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White Rock RCMP said it with flowers last Sunday.

And the return of a slightlyused bouquet to the Red Rooster convenience store at 1489 Stayte Road means that a 34-year-old Maple Ridge woman will be facing charges of theft.

The woman, who was accompanied by a 26-year-old man, also from Maple Ridge, bought some items from the store just after 8 p.m.

But it’s alleged she also helped herself to a bouquet of flowers on the way out, before the pair fled in a vehicle.

Store employees were able to provide police with an excellent description of vehicle, suspects and flowers.

Through a joint investigation by White Rock and Surrey RCMP the vehicle was later located in the West Newton area, with the bouquet on board.

“There’s no theft too small to be taken seriously,” said Const.

Janelle Shoihet of the White Rock detachment.

Surrey firefighters visited a home in the 13700 block of 31 Avenue Sunday after RCMP reported discovering a marijuana grow-op the night before.

Officers responded to the premises shortly after 10:30 p.m. after a report of a suspicious occurrence. While investigating, they found a grow-op, according to an RCMP spokesperson. A search warrant was obtained and Surrey firefighters from Hall 18 were at the location the next day to check potential hazards in air quality, prior to further investigation

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BMI cutoffs differ among hospitals

Fraser Health reviews hospitals’ weight rules deliver at PAH. Her body mass index (BMI) was 39.5; the maximum cutoff is 38.

Fraser Health is reviewing care guidelines Bommarito had transferred to a Peninfor its community hospitals – including sula doctor in October because she wanted Peace Arch – with respect to a closer-to-home experience, when patients should be transbut didn’t learn she was conferred to a higher level of care. sidered high-risk and therefore The recent case of a White unable to deliver at the White Rock mom who was denied Rock hospital until three days delivering at Peace Arch Hosbefore Christmas. Instead, her pital because of her weight may son, Oliver, was born Jan. 14 at be part of the review, but offiSurrey Memorial Hospital. cials say Allison Bommarito’s Bommarito’s physician, Dr. experience did not trigger it.

Kerstin Gustafson, told Peace “Fraser Health is working Arch News she had initially towards consistent care guidebelieved PAH’s BMI cutoff was lines... for all community hos40. As well, given that Bompitals as to when to transfer marito was otherwise healthy, patients,” FHA’s Roy Thorpe she did not consider her a File photo high-risk delivery. said last week. “It wasn’t generAllison Bommarito and son. Dr. Bob Friesen, head anesated by this case.”

Last month, Peace Arch News thetist at Peace Arch, said he reported Bommarito learned in her 37th couldn’t speak to specifics of Bommarito’s week of pregnancy that she was too heavy to case. He did, however, defend where the Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter

hospital draws the line.

Describing PAH’s BMI cutoff as “very generous” – and higher than that at B.C. Women’s Hospital – Friesen said “everything” changes in a hospital scenario involving patients deemed higher-risk, particularly those needing obstetric care.

Friesen cited difficulties such as starting an epidural and putting in breathing devices as among challenges community hospitals are ill-equipped to deal with. As well, Peace Arch does not have an anesthetist available 24/7.

When two lives are on the line, Friesen said, there is no room to deviate from the guidelines.

“Once something happens to a patient like this... we’re compromising two patients,” he said. “We’re compromising the baby and we’re compromising the mom.

“It doesn’t matter how good I am at what I do if I don’t have the tools. What would’ve happened if she’d come to our hospital and had a bad outcome? There’s no upside to

that.”

Friesen noted the BMI cutoff is not a new policy at Peace Arch. It was last reviewed in October 2008, and set based on current literature. And without a major infusion of resources, along with a bigger operating complex and more personnel, it would make no sense to raise it, he said. The volume of patients fitting the high-risk criteria also does not support making a change.

“How many people of that weight are in the system and is it reasonable for Peace Arch to pay the salaries of many, many people... for something that’s going to happen every five years?”

Friesen suspects any review of the cutoff would include a recommendation to lower it.

Thorpe confirmed last week the BMI cutoff is among the guidelines included in the ongoing review. He could not confirm if Bommarito’s case will be considered in the process, but did say BMI is not the only care aspect being studied.

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Opposition critics blast Liberals six thousand dollars makes the from page 1 how to handle the situation. difference on what you get for Hamilton said Tuesday mornsnacks.” ing that program cuts are not Extending kindergarten to full currently being considered, but days over the next two years is minor downsizing may occur in one reason the B.C. government other areas, such as administraexpects to run a $1.7-billion defition, and replacement funding cit in the fiscal year that begins will be explored.

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“At the moment, cutting pro“I think the government’s Rich Coleman Shane Simpson grams isn’t the direction that we making the decision about how want to go.” embarrassed they are about their She said if there are other fam- government now takes in more mismanagement of the economy ily programs in the area that have than $1 billion a year from gam- as it’s reflected in the size of the been similarly affected, SFP hopes bling. Coleman’s ministry has deficit, and they’re prepared to to work with them and appeal capped the share of that to be cut pretty much anything to try the government’s decision. used for community grants at to manage the size of that deficit,” “Whether it’s appealable or not, $120 million, with the rest going Simpson said. we don’t know,” she said. “We’re to support increased When the govern❝We have a not sure how widespread this per-pupil education ment was running gaming grant is with other orga- funding, another government that on a surplus in 2007, nizations. If it applies Surrey- $2 billion for health one hand said early it gave $2.5 million wide... the problem is there is care, and social assis- childhood education to the Rick Hansen so little infrastructure in Surrey tance payments that Foundation for a for this kind of thing, that losing have risen by $120 is a priority, and on program called Let’s funding for places like ours is million due to last the other hand cuts Play. The education pretty significant for the commu- year’s recession. ministry says the those grants...❞ nity as a whole, considering there NDP housing and MLA Shane Simpson program has funded aren’t that many.” playgrounds for 22 social development Hamilton said she hopes to raise critic Shane Simpson said the schools and 25 municipal and awareness around the situation. loss of gaming grants is particu- community organizations.

“The public, if they don’t know larly hard on non-profit childAnother $1 million was given to cuts are happening, they don’t care centres. the B.C. Confederation of Parent know to be upset. We don’t want “We have a government that on Advisory Councils in 2007. The to send everyone into a spin, but one hand said early childhood ministry says it was earmarked we’re just really concerned for education is a priority, and on for playgrounds and 66 elemenfamilies in general if places like the other hand cuts those grants tary and middle schools received ours are being cut.” for organizations with very tight grants for new or refurbished Government opposition crit- budgets,” Simpson said. “Five or facilities. ics were quick to pounce when schools and daycares began receiving at White Rock Beach notices they would no longer receive grants to • Thurs., Mar. 11 • Fri., Mar. 12 • Wed., Mar. 10 • Sat., Mar. 13 build playgrounds.

In the legislature last TIME Ht./m Ht./ft. TIME Ht./m Ht./ft. TIME Ht./m Ht./ft. TIME Ht./m Ht./ft. week, NDP leader Car- 03:20 3.8 12.5 03:53 3.9 12.8 04:17 3.9 12.8 04:34 3.8 12.5 ole James said 800 com- 09:20 3.2 10.5 09:59 3.0 9.8 10:19 2.8 9.2 10:35 2.6 8.5 munity groups have lost 11:20 3.2 10.5 13:21 3.1 10.2 14:41 3.2 10.5 15:38 3.3 10.8 their grants from lottery 19:49 1.4 4.6 20:37 1.5 4.9 21:19 1.6 5.2 21:55 1.7 5.6 and casino revenue.

“At a time when the • Canadian Tire* • Thrifty Foods* • Visions Electronics* • JYSK Linen & Furniture* government is bringing Wed. • White Rock Real Estate Advisor* • Home Depot* • Rona* • Marks Work Wearhouse* in more gaming money than ever before, the B.C. Flyers • Variety Children's Lottery* Liberals are taking away IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVEE THE ABOVE FLYERS FLYERS, PLEASE CALL DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT AT 604-538-7660 * Not distributed in all areas areas. from community grants to groups and organizations around this province, a $36-million cut from 2008 levels,” James said. “When did taking money away from kids’ playgrounds become a priority for this govern“Dedicated to excellence in hearing care.” ment?”

Coleman said $4 million in gaming grants was given out between 2007 and 2009, paying for 250 school playgrounds.

That program has ended after two years, “as was planned,” he said.

School parent advisory councils have had This Community Outreach Program is to increase awareness of hearing their funding restored to loss. The audiometric hearing tests are free for those over 45 years old. $20 per student for the coming year, and that COMMON HEARING LOSS SYMPTOMS money can be used to lack of speech clarity • asking people to repeat themselves provide playgrounds if difficulty with background noise & hearing on the phone the parents wish, Coleman added. District parShould a potential medical condition be indicated a medical referral & ent advisory councils also complete report will be forwarded to your physician. If you suspect a see their annual grant go hearing loss, we urge you not to go untreated. Book your free test today! from $1,250 to $2,500, and they can also use that for playgrounds.

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Debate persists as anti-HST campaign nears he provincial government is doing all it can to convince people that the Harmonized Sales Tax is a good thing.

In his budget speech earlier this month, Finance Minister Colin Hansen took pains to emphasize that every penny collected from the HST will go to paying for health services.

This is the first time the government made a link between the two, and not surprisingly, most people consider the statement to be meaningless.

Taxpayers know that health care is expensive – the B.C. Liberals have made that point dozens of times – and they know the province has limited means at its disposal to fund it. Those means are taxes – both income and sales – Medical Services Plan premiums and federal transfer payments.

Earlier this week, Dr. Jack Mintz of the University of Calgary visited B.C. to release a study he had done on the impact of the HST. He said it would create 113,000 jobs over the next 10 years, because it would free up business capital to make investments.

This, of course, is the argument the provincial government has been making since last July, when it announced the HST was coming to B.C. The business community, with a few exceptions, has also endorsed this reasoning.

Business leaders say with reduced costs, they will be able to lower prices and expand their businesses.

All of these pro-HST arguments are being made as former premier Bill Vander Zalm embarks on a campaign to have enough people sign a petition that would force the provincial government to put the HST to a province-wide vote.

The campaign formally begins on April 6.

And the NDP is ramping up, approaching Liberal MLAs in politically “vulnerable” ridings and urging them to vote against the bill that would enact the HST. Meanwhile, the public’s anger at the HST has not diminished, because most consumers feel they will be paying more for no good purpose.

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ICTORIA – Opposition critics Creek Surgery Centre, are naturally frequently accuse Premier enthusiastic. This suggests that private Gordon Campbell of seizing surgery providers expect a bigger on one big issue after another, then role in specialized units like the joint dropping them and moving on. replacement project at UBC and Tom Fletcher This is suggested about Richmond hospitals. climate change, aboriginal There are few details on this reconciliation, and of course so far. health care, the subject of But Falcon has also moved Campbell’s 2006 tour of mixed on a more urgent front, private and public models in announcing a shakeup of Europe and Scandinavia. the B.C. Ambulance Service Health Minister Kevin Falcon as its imposed contract with has now taken flight to show paramedics is set to run out at that the health care project is the end of March. very much alive. He began last The ambulance service week by speculating about B.C. is being transferred to the facilities becoming “the Mayo Provincial Health Services Clinic of the North,” offering Authority, which runs B.C. surgical services to foreign Children’s Hospital and other patients on evenings and weekends. province-wide services. It sounds like a This idea first got traction last bureaucratic shuffle, but Falcon makes summer, when Campbell pitched it clear the long and futile battle with Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall on the paramedics’ union is leading to big the idea of sending prairie patients to changes.

Vancouver to use new specialty hip and “There’s a possibility that we can knee replacement units. Saskatchewan expand the role of firefighters (in eventually balked at the idea of paying paramedic service), there are options to a premium for faster service, and now use private services where that makes Falcon cites the thousands of U.S. sense sometimes in small communities, patients who shop the world for health so all those options will be available to care. us,” he said.

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The plight of rural paramedics on call for $2 an hour was the rallying cry of NDP politicians before last year’s long and bitter strike.

But rural B.C. was soon neglected by the paramedics’ union, which demanded huge wage hikes for city paramedics as the recession hit, pulled illegal strike actions, defaced ambulances and finally tried to disrupt the Olympics.

Last week the government rejected the union’s latest erratic demand, to extend the existing contract terms to set up two more years of senseless fighting.

I’ve written previously about the inflation of city paramedic overtime, which shows how much this union really cares about the cash-starved rural areas.

It is the worst performance by a B.C. government union so far this century, and its conflict-addicted leadership is about to pay the price in contracting out and its own eventual break-up.

Labour Minister Murray Coell has until the end of the month to determine the details of this new structure, and how it will affect bargaining. Judging by the latest seething of the union leadership, there is no chance of co-operation here, and another contract may have to be imposed while the mess is untangled.

The growth and greying of B.C.’s population are upon us, and old government monopoly service delivery models are not going to be able to handle it.

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Editor: It was nice to see a “Go Canada” sign on the White Rock pier during the Winter Olympics.

I was saddened to see that the sign was gone right before our Paralympic Games started.

Just curious whether a gust of wind or act of nature took it down at such an unfortunate time, or whether somebody took it down.

I cheer for all Canadian athletes and wish the sign could have stayed through both Games.

Susan Strangway, White Rock

Editor: I wonder what it would take for people to actually obey the posted speed limit of 30 km/h along Marine Drive in White Rock?

I know police very rarely, if ever, enforce this, but come on, people.

Slow down!

Perhaps better signage in White Rock, showing the 30 km/h limit – or maybe even a taxpayer-funded police officer actually handing out tickets – would be something we could try.

All I know is that on my daily walks, it is almost frightening the

speed at which passenger vehicles, buses and large commercial trucks go flying down the roadway.

Bottom line, if the speed limit is 30 km/h, enforce it. Or do we have to wait for an accident or a death before it becomes a priority?

Sandy Cooper, White Rock

Canadians make big time Editor: Last month, my husband and I had the great pleasure of hearing a concert by the Canadian Tenors.

The program was held Feb. 8 at the Surrey Arts Centre where, I am certain, we won’t be able to see

them again. Why ? Because the size of the venue is such that ticket sales would not be adequate to pay them.

Two days later, we saw them on the Oprah show. Needless to say, this is big – they’ve got it made.

But it was very funny to see what happened on the show. Celine Dion was also a guest, but this was kept secret. Well, you should have seen their faces when she appeared from behind and joined them in song.

They are fans of Celine, it seems. To be on the same show with Oprah was just too much for them. Their surprise was obvious and genuine.

These four, all Canadians, have made it to the big time. We are extremely happy their tremendous talent has been recognized.

Il Divo... eat your hearts out.

M. Downey, Surrey

Charmed by great kindness Editor: We have returned to France after living two weeks in White Rock to attend the Olympics, and we wish to express our gratitude to the population of your charming town that has greeted us with great kindness.

In spite of our charged timetable to attend various Olympic competitions, we could appreciate the charms of your seaside resort.

We want especially to pay homage to Helen Hesp who runs a B&B, the “Sand and Sea.” Her availability, competence and assistance made our stay more pleasant.

We’ll keep it unforgettable, along with your city, the City of Vancouver and British Columbia’s inhabitants, and hope to return one day in your beautiful region.

Thanks to everyone.

Eliane & Jean-Jacques Jourdan, Entzheim, France

Three Rs come with a price Editor: As evidenced by the recent BC Hydro announcement of another rate increase, residents once more “pay the piper” when they practise conservation.

Consumers are badgered to conserve/reuse/recycle. And every time they do, profits of a supplier fall. A supplier’s reaction? Raise the price!

It seems the public pays more and more despite their civic-minded efforts. Gasoline, energy and groceries are all prime examples.

Why are Canadian residents obliged to preserve corporate profit levels for any reason? Then again, why should they cough up should Mother Nature frown on crops?

Should communities always absorb costs of maintaining business profits for normal upkeep and maintenance?

Isn’t it time for government to intervene, before we – the working poor – fall to the bottom of the barrel?

James Golightly, White Rock

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The divide between the cities of White Rock and Surrey is becoming more apparent, say letter-to-the-editor writers.

Exploring our civic boundaries Editor: Re: White Rock centre capped at 12 storeys, March 3.

Other than a willingness to capitulate to the nostalgia crowd, one must wonder what most White Rock city council members actually bring to the table.

Their decision to limit the viability of development in White Rock will only continue the trend of empty store fronts, derelict buildings and vacant lots.

Highrise buildings are a fact of life on the Semiahmoo Peninsula. Witness the proposed 21-storey residential building planned for the corner of 152 Street and 19 Avenue. Once this development has worked its way through the approval process, the precedent will have been set; more highrise development will follow.

Any company looking to develop property that finds White Rock’s Official Community Plan to be a detriment will simply locate their project a few blocks up the road, north of 16 Avenue. And so will continue the trend of businesses closing up shop in White Rock and moving to progressive and business-friendly Surrey.

Contrary to Coun. Helen Fathers’ negative assessment of the stunningly beautiful Bosa development in the town centre, a look back in history will show today’s White Rock city council to be the true failed experiment.

Glen Gerow, White Rock Q Sixty-five storeys, 21 storeys, 12-storey caps, four storeys, small low scale/humble, human scale with flower pots, join Surrey... which will it be?

Great reading, albeit I tend to skim over lengthy letters. I prefer concise, to-the-point letters as the three under the heading, Look into the future of White Rock (Feb. 24). They are right on.

Let’s throw into the mix the fact that concrete and pavement kill the living organisms and nutrients in soil, whether it is under a highrise, a single-family home, road or sidewalk. To reclaim the land from this dead state to grow food takes up to 100 years. Since the soil

has already been desecrated in cities, the onus is on them to provide population absorption via density, which includes tall towers to safeguard agricultural land. You can’t grow crops on mountains.

Thus the insular thinking of letter writers under the caption, Bigger doesn’t make better (Feb. 26), and others need to remember White Rock is no longer gravel roads and sandy paths with summer cottages on the hillside.

On another note, a friend from White Rock hosted Olympic guests from Holland. After a stroll, they asked “Don’t people living here like to buy new clothes? We counted six poor-people stores.” Embarrassed, she drove them to Semiahmoo Mall and Langley.

T. Milne, Surrey Q Florida has its snowbirds; White Rock has its no-birds.

What a pity Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts (Shaping Surrey’s future, March 12) does not contact Mayor Catherine Ferguson to share White Rock’s flock. A gaggle of no-birds would quickly begin their honking call – “no development,” “no growth” and “no need tax base.”

Field markings include a puffed-out chest when honking “we are the people”; behaviour includes the ability to ignore public opinion, such as the December 2009 citizen survey that puts opposition to highrises at 16 per cent and overdevelopment at five per cent.

The no-bird’s response is to honk “Santa Barbara” or “West Vancouver” as their nesting goal for White Rock, delightfully oblivious to the zoning and tax bases of those sites. Such is the behaviour of threatened species.

A front-row gaggle of White Rock no-birds and their cacophony of honking and flapping will not change the mind of Watts and the mayors of Burnaby, Richmond and Vancouver in their misguided theories on residential-to-commercial tax ratios. Surely it is time to designate White Rock council chambers as a protected nesting area of the rare but noisy no-bird.

Larry Robinson, White Rock

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Also attending the event was London Drugs president and CEO Wynne Powell and new store manager Mark Walman.

The new 36,161 sq.-ft. store, the sixth in Surrey and second in South Surrey, will also celebrate its opening on Saturday, with a by-donation barbecue, from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Proceeds from the event – all donations will be matched by London Drugs – help support the South Surrey Food Bank.

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Protected trees have been cut to make way for a development in the 2800-block of King George Boulevard.

But while some residents have voiced concern that the work is outside what they were initially told was to happen, Surrey officials say that is simply not the case. “Everything is in order here,� said Nick Marach, the city’s building division manager. “There was a mistake in understanding.�

Area resident Bob Munn called the city Feb. 26 after waking to the roar of chainsaws and the crack of falling trees.

Munn and his wife, Georgina, live adjacent to the property, which is slated for 42 townhouses. They say they were told tall cedars that stand along the fence on the north side of their 15009 28 Avenue complex were to be untouched when the site was cleared.

It was why they never spoke against the plan.

So when many of those same trees started to fall last month, they sounded the alarm. “They said they weren’t going to touch those trees,� Bob Munn said. “They’re leveling them all. And they’re beautiful.�

According to Marach, the developer had permission to remove 99 of 134 trees on the property. Confusion reigned when some of the trees marked for felling were included in the orange barrier that is used to mark which trees are to be saved, Marach said.

Marach said both the city’s and developer’s arbourists looked into the Munns’ concern, and found nothing untoward. “The trees that were cut were the trees that were allowed to be cut,� he said. “We try to maximize the number of protected trees to be retained but people are allowed to develop their lots.�

According to city bylaws, the developer was required to plant 177 replacement trees.

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Optometrists give Hondurans gift of sight and Christine Brow – as well as Spectrum’s Nathan Whims and optiTwenty-eight-year-old Maria Men- cian Lloyd Brow – were sponsored dez is seeing things in a new light for the trip by the Rotary Club of these days, thanks to recent White Rock. They spent efforts of local optometrists. three days training staff and The Honduran woman, doctors at the ZOE Health who has had minimal vision Clinic, teaching them how since she was eight years old, to do glasses prescriptions, was fitted for glasses during fit contact lenses and fit an eye care trip by the Penand repair glasses. insula team to the povertyThey also spent three stricken country last month. days in Nacaome, one of “Before the glasses she the country’s poorest areas, could only see light and where they conducted eye some movement if it was Maria Mendez exams and measured for close to her face. Now she glasses that would be made has almost normal vision,” at the Tegucigalpa clinic said Michelle Elliott, one of four and then delivered.

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lifestyles Mental health input sought Fraser Health Mental Health and Addictions is seeking family members and others who are supporting a loved one with a mental illness to provide input in a Family Support Service Plan.

Feedback received will help design a plan to enhance the capacity of family members to participate effectively in the treatment process.

Input can be provided in one of three ways.

The first is through focus groups, which are being held in Fraser Health communities.

One is scheduled locally on March 22 from 6:15 to 9 p.m. at White Rock Community Centre, 15154 Russell Ave. To register, or for information on other focus groups, call Renee Poley at 604882-8115 or email rpoley@shaw.ca Alternative ways to provide input are to fill out a paper-and-pen survey at your local mental health centre or an online survey at www.surveymonkey. com/s/FSSPFamilyMembersSurvey

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March 31, 2010 – White Rock, BC This NOTICE of the Extraordinary General Meeting is held pursuant to an Order of the Supreme Court of British Columbia, dated March 11, 2010 for the purpose of electing a new Board of Directors for the White Rock Business Improvement Association.

The requirements of the Society Act RSBC 1996 c. 433, and the Bylaws of the White Rock Business Improvement Association (“BIA”) shall be set aside to allow the holding of a Extraordinary General Meeting (the “Meeting”) on March 31, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. at Star of the Sea Hall (Upper Room) at 15262 Pacific Avenue in White Rock, B.C. The Meeting shall be chaired by a qualified professionally registered Parliamentarian to be selected by agreement.

The Notice of the Meeting shall be sent by the Executive Director of the BIA on or before March 17, 2010 to Commercial Property Owners and Tenants currently listed with the City of White Rock. Commercial property owner members will be mailed their notice. Tenant members will have their notice hand-delivered to their business address.

The BIA’s 2006 Bylaws shall apply for the purposes of the Meeting, other than as specifically dealt with in this Order.

The purpose of the Meeting shall be for the membership to elect Eleven (11) Directors from qualified members present at the Meeting, or those not present who have submitted their name for nomination and who have consented to be a Director in writing.

The present Board of Directors of the BIA shall vacate their positions at the commencement of the Meeting.

Those members who failed to submit their name for nomination to the Executive Director by 5:00 pm on March 16, 2010, shall be at liberty to submit their name, in writing, for nomination as a Director by 5:00 p.m. on March 26, 2010 with the written support of two (2) other WRBIA members in good standing. Nominees must be members, or acting as representatives of members, and who are in good standing with the BIA. The Executive Director shall prepare a List of Nominees. The Executive Director shall prepare the Agenda for the Meeting. Voting will be conducted by ballot.

City of White Rock Commercial Property Owner members and Tenant members shall be entitled to attend the Meeting in person, or by proxy. Quorum for the meeting is 15 members in good standing represented in person or by proxy.

Eligible City of White Rock Commercial Property Owner members and Tenant members shall complete an application for membership upon signing in at the Meeting. Members must be in good standing with the Association.

Should you have any questions, or have not received your official Notice in the mail or hand delivered, please contact the Executive Director of the White Rock BIA at the official Association office at 604-536-4958.

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A D V E R T I S I N G F E AT U R E

Enjoy a musical excursion C

ome along with White Q Join White Rock RCMP Rock Leisure Services for Community Policing on April a day excursion to the 22 from 1-3 p.m. to discover Vancouver Academy of Music valuable tips on how to keep on April 23. yourself safe.

In its 25th season, Learn how to protect Sylvia Yee Music in the Morning yourself on the street, is known for Internet and bank card uncompromised quality, safety and fraud. intimate setting and The workshop is friendly rapport between free of charge but artist and audience. registration is required.

Enjoy a cup of coffee, Call 604-541-2199 for mingling with friends more information or to and beautiful music register. from the fresh and Q Pull up a chair and inspiring St. Lawrence enjoy the trip.

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On April 14, Maggie The minibus picks Rodgers will present up at three convenient one of her exciting locations for day excursions – travel talks at the White Centennial Park Leisure Centre, Rock Community Centre on White Rock Community Centre Guatemala and the Yucatan. or Kent Street.

Call White Rock Leisure Call 604-541-2231 to register Services at 604-541-2199 for or for more information. more information.

Q Do you need to get your body Q On Mondays from 10-11:30 moving? a.m. at the Kent Street Activity If you enjoy walking and the Centre, seniors counsellor Joyce great outdoors, you should Schmalz is available to assist consider Nordic Walking lessons with application forms for OAS, – Level 1 starts April 12.

GIS, Spouse’s Allowance and Reduce stress to your hips, SAFER. She can also inform you knees, ankle joints and improve of benefits such as BC Medical, stability, balance and posture Pharmacare, bus passes, housing while walking. The technique is and Veterans Affairs. easy to learn, fun and suitable First come, first serve – no for people of all ages and fitness appointment necessary. levels. Poles are provided.

Q Release the singer inside you.

Call White Rock Leisure Join Heidi McCurdy and start Services at 604-541-2199 for Singing from the Soul. The more information or to register. course is offered on Wednesday

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mornings starting April 14 at the White Rock Community Centre.

Free your authentic voice and discover the elements of singing your best in this fun group setting. You will learn to relax and strengthen your voice.

Express yourself more musically, creatively and more in tune.

All levels are welcome.

Call 604-541-2199 for more information.

Q Connect with crib and whist players every Thursday afternoon from 1-3:15 p.m. in the Kent Street auditorium.

Newcomers are always most welcome to join in on this weekly activity. Not a member yet? Ask for your three-day guest pass at the front office.

Q Looking to brush up on your social dance skills?

Learn to dance from the best – join instructor Don Picard on Tuesday evenings at Kent Street or Wednesday evenings at Centennial Park Leisure Centre and, along with a partner, sign up for dance lessons and learn to waltz and foxtrot, rumba and cha cha, salsa dance, rock ‘n’ roll jive or tango.

Classes start next week. Please call 604-541-2231 for times and details.

The Kent Street Activity Centre, located at 1475 Kent St., is open to people 55 years of age or better.

For information on activities, programs and volunteer opportunities, call 604-541-2231.

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An Update from Your White Rock Firefighters As everybody is aware, the City of White Rock has been conducting a “Core Services Reviewâ€? of the ďŹ re department.

They are currently awaiting the results of an independent review of the current service as well as a proposal from the City of Surrey to provide ďŹ re protection.

Your White Rock FireďŹ ghters were made aware of this proposal on Dec. 14, 2009 and since then we’ve been trying to get details from the city about its plan and how it will affect public safety.

This is what’s taken place to date: Dec. 14, 2009 meeting with city administrator: -It was conďŹ rmed that the City of White Rock had received a proposal from the City of Surrey to provide ďŹ re protection in White Rock. (This was denied in council chambers that night after a citizen asked if the city had received a proposal during the public question period!)

-It was conďŹ rmed that it was a council directive.

-It was explained that council’s criteria were no job losses, no reduction in service and that it had to show a substantial savings.

-FireďŹ ghters provided our ideas on cost savings and asked to be involved in the process.

-We learned the city had commissioned an Ipsos-Reid poll and that council expected to vote on the issue in early January.

At this point, White Rock FireďŹ ghters went public with news of the proposal.

Jan, 4, 2010 meeting with city administrator: - FireďŹ ghters were told that council had received our request to be involved in the process, as well as the Ipsos-Reid poll, which found city residents ranked the White Rock Fire Department ďŹ rst in terms of city departments with a 93-percent satisfaction rate.

- FireďŹ ghters were told that the vote was to be made within two weeks and that we were not welcome in any part of the decision making process.

- FireďŹ ghters informed the city administrator that they were left with no choice but to go door-to-door in order to make the public aware of a plan that would affect public safety levels.

During a Jan. 11 council meeting, council heard from a number of concerned citizens. White Rock FireďŹ ghters delivered a presentation outlining the negative aspects of contracting out the ďŹ re service and delivered one of the largest petitions that the City of White Rock has ever received, with around 5,400 signatures. Within days, council commissioned an independent third party review of the two delivery models. We trust that this taxpayer-funded report will be made public as soon as it’s available.

The White Rock FireďŹ ghters appreciate the mandate of no job loss in the proposal. But as we’ve explained to members of council and the Mayor, this is not a ďŹ ght to protect our union territory or our jobs. This is a ďŹ ght for public safety. It’s not a ďŹ ght against the Surrey Fire Department, which is a great ďŹ re department with a great level of service.

We believe information about true impacts on public and ďŹ re ďŹ ghter safety in White Rock need to be made public and, if it’s decided to move forward with contracting out ďŹ re protection, the public should be consulted and its wishes respected. Your voice must be heard.

We note that similar proposals were denied in previous years because there was a deďŹ nite reduction in the level of service, and with items such as a “wage top-upâ€? agreement that could keep White Rock taxpayers on the hook for a portion of our wages for many years to come, the savings were never tangibly there. If the current proposal is identical to the past proposals, as the city administrator has indicated, why has the process gotten this far?

Your White Rock FireďŹ ghters thank you for all your help and support. We urge you to keep this public safety issue at the top of your mind. If the City of White Rock Mayor and Council want to take this any further, please be aware of any dates for public hearings and come out in the name of public safety and support keeping your White Rock Fire Department in the City of White Rock.

Scott Booth, President, White Rock Fire Fighters 604-836-9453

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■ Living Well Osteoarthritis, hosted by Arthritis Society, March 24 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Whitecliff Retirement Residence, 15501 16 Ave. Free. Call 604-538-7227 to reserve your seat.

Thursday

■ BCAA Traffic Safety Foundation Mature Driver’s Workshop March 18 at White Rock Community Centre from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Learn about the changes that occur with age and interfere with the ability to drive safely, review your driving skills and learn practical tips.

For info or to enroll, call 604-541-2231.

■ Mixed Singles Over 60, White Rock/South Surrey,

monthly social evening with entertainment March 18 at 6:30 p.m. Call 604590-4992 for information.

■ R.C.L. L.A. #240 luncheon March 18 at noon at 2643 128 St. ■ Surrey/White Rock Osteoporosis meeting March 18 at Crescent Gardens Retirement Centre, 1222 King George Hwy., at 10 a.m. Nonmembers, $2. Speaker is Dr. Howard Green, podiatric medicine, foot surgery and sports medicine.

■ Ukrainian Women’s Association of Canada, Surrey branch, annual Pysanka (Ukrainian Easter egg) workshops March 18 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre, 13512 108 Ave. $15 per workshop. Registration

required. Call 604-5818775 or 604-581-0313 for more information.

■ Mini-conference fundraiser, presented by Reseay-Femmes, March 25 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at South Surrey community centre, room MP1. This French event will feature guest speakers from the Conseil Scolaire Francophone, l’Association Francophone pour l’Acceuil des Immigrants and Educacentre. $10. Everyone welcome.

■ Paddlewheeler River Boat Tour, presented by Alexandra Neighbourhood House, March 25 in New Westminster. To register, call 604-535-0015.

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MEET ME AT MORGAN CROSSING THE LUCK OF THE IRISH AIN’T OVER YET! Come on down and celebrate the Irish way with Morgan Crossing’s first annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration.

On Saturday March 20th between 1pm4pm, join us outside on our beautiful promenade for a special performance by Irish band The Wakers and the wonderful dancers of the Penk O’Donnell School of Irish Dance.

pins your philosophy of ■ Seniors Friday Friendlife?’ March 25 at 11:30 ship, a meeting place for a.m. at Abc Restaurant, a hot lunch and fellowship for seniors 55 and older, 2160 King George Hwy. March 19 at White Rock Recommended donation Baptist Church. Crafts, is $2 or more.

9:30 a.m.; ■ BCAA $7-lunch, Traffic noon; musiSafety cal program, Foundation 1 p.m. FeaMature turing brass Drivers ensemble Workshop The Royal May 20 at Heirs. Wear White Rock Community datebook@peacearchnews.com green for St. Patrick’s Centre, 9:30 Day. to 11:30 ■ Peace Arch Monarch a.m. For information or to Lions Club will celebrate enrol, call 604-541-2231.

Lions Day by accepting Friday food donations for the ■ Fraser Valley Estate White Rock and South Planning Council meeting Surrey Food Bank March March 19 at Eaglequest 26 at Wal-Mart, 2355 160 Golf Centre at Coyote St., from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Creek, 7778 152 St. RegUsed eyeglasses and istration and networking hearing aids will also be starts at 5:45 p.m.; dinner accepted. is at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $50 ■ Perogy dinner March for non-members. For 26 at a fundraiser from more information, call 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the 604-541-2690 or email Ukrainian Cultural Centre, 13512 108 Ave. Featurcarey@careyvandenberg. ing eat-in or take away com borsche, perogies and ■ Irish Stew Dinner cabbage rolls. For more March 19 at 6 p.m. at information, please call Sunnyside United Church, 604-531-1923 or 604-58115639 24 Ave., at 6 p.m.

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■ Peace Arch Hospital Auxiliary Society Kwatcha Group fundraiser April 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at First United Church. Donations of linens, hankies, doilies, napkins and small collectibles sought. Contact 604-5311850 or 604-535-3090.

Saturday

■ Quentin Harris, north west coast native artist, art workshop March 20 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at White Rock Library, 15342 Buena Vista Ave., and 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Semiahmoo Library, 1815 152 St. Discover the uses of the bent box and create one to take home. To register, call 604-541-2201 or 604592-6900.

■ Semiahmoo Trail Clean-up March 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Clearing of laminum and blackberry at Semiahmoo Trail Park, 250 metres east of 145A Street. Parking available on street or in Semiahmoo Trail school.

Wear waterproof boots and appropriate clothing for the weather. Tools and gloves provided. Everyone welcome.

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and Archives’ lecture series presents open panel discussions at 10:30 a.m. at 14970 Marine Dr. Living in White Rock, March 20. Coffee and tea will be served. Admission by donation. For info or to register, call 604-5412222 or email whiterockarchives@telus.net ■ 45+ Singles Spring Is In The Air Dance March 20 at Star of the Sea Hall, 15262 Pacific Ave. Free dance lesson from 7 to 8 p.m. Live performance

by Innerwild Band from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. $18 includes food and refreshments. Newcomers and couples welcome.

Info, 604-535-1388 or www.joysdanceclub.ca ■ Easter Bake Sale March 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre, 13512 108 Ave. Traditional Easter breads such as paska and babka, Ukrainian pysanky, borsch, perogies and cabbage rolls available.

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■ Annabel Lyon, B.C. award-winning author, will autograph the paperback release of her new book, The Golden Mean, April 3 between 2 and 3 p.m. at Black Bond Books, 1-15562 24 Ave.

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■ Pacific Condominium Association presents a three-lawyer panel March 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Pantry Restaurant, 1812 152 St. Followed by discussion on new amendments to Strata Properties Act and a question and answer period. Members, $25; non-members, $40. Register at 604-588-8888, 1 to 4 p.m., Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

■ White Rock Garden Club plant and bake sale April 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Semiahmoo House Society, 15306 24 Ave. ■ Peace Arch Hospital Auxiliary Society Kwatcha Group fundraiser April 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First United Church. Donations of linens, hankies, doilies, napkins and small collectibles sought. Contact 604531-1850 or 604-535-3090.

■ Hall’s Prairie Elementary, 18035 8 Ave., annual Country Market May 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch and the school’s 125th anniversary celebration at 1 p.m. A lounge will be open to school alumni. For updates on the market’s events, join the Hall’s Prairie Country Market group on Facebook. Vendors interested in participating can contact hcorrigan@hotmail.com or 604-531-0250.

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■ Semiahmoo Fish and Game Club pancake breakfast March 21 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at 1284 184 St. Adults, $6; children, $3. Info, 604536-6662.

■ Soroptimist International of White Rock 60th anniversary celebration and presentation of awards and donations March 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at ULounge, 10-16051 24 Ave. For tickets ($25) and infor-

mation, contact 604-538-3505 or lizfizz@shaw.ca ■ World Water Day celebration March 21 at 1:30 p.m. at Ocean Park Library, 12854 17 Ave., featuring a discussion led by Cathy Wilander of Council of Canadians: What people can do in their own community to bring about water awareness, and how to avoid privatization of the public resource.

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■ Owls of Crescent Park photography show throughout March at Ocean Park Library. Meet photographer Karl Kotab March 29 at 10:30 a.m. Info, kotabk@ymail.com ■ South Surrey Parkinson’s Support Group meeting April 12 at Christina Place, 1183 Maple St., from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Info, 604-6623240.

House presents a trip to Play Around the World in 80 Days at the Gateway Theatre in Richmond April 13. To register, call 604-535-0015.

■ Fraser Valley Estate Planning Council meeting May 18 at Eaglequest Golf Centre at Coyote Creek, 7778 152 St. Registration and networking starts at 5:45 p.m.; dinner is at 6:30 p.m. Cost, $50 for non-members. Info, 604-541-2690 or carey@careyvandenberg.com ■ The King’s Banquet Soup Kitchen offers nutritious meals Tuesdays from 3:45 to 6 p.m. at Star of the Sea Community Hall, 15262 Pacific Ave. For more information, visit www. starofthesea.bc.ca

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Rock/South Surrey Jewish Com■ WR/SS Post Polio Support Group munity Centre. $60/adult. Enjoy a meets at 10 a.m. the third Wednestraditional Passover meal. For resday of the month at abc Restaurant, ervations, contact 604-541-9995.

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hile some people strive to change the a new friend come to visit. world, lifelong volunteer and A second program – called the South Surrey resident Ramona Melissa Smalley Volunteer Speaker Bureau – is looking Kaptyn takes a slightly more grounded for people who have volunteered in the approach to making a difference. past who would be willing to speak to “We’re not really changing the world, groups of people, particularly those we’re loving it,” Kaptyn said of her about to retire, about their experiences. extensive involvement with the not-forKaptyn said both of these programs profit sector, which dates back more are shaping up to be a great way for than 12 years. community members to donate some Kaptyn, who moved to the Peninsula of their time for a good cause, and last summer, brings plenty of life encourages anybody who is interested experience to the community, where to give her a call at 604-542-4357 or she is now program co-ordinator for email volunteerservices@sourcesbc.ca Sources Community Resource Centres Inspired by the spicy and distinct (formerly Peace Arch Community flavours Kaptyn enjoyed during her Services). time overseas, she has chosen to share A variety of careers – journalism, teaching her famous chicken curry recipe. and hotel management – have taken Kaptyn to places around the globe, including Australia, England, Spain and Asia, to name a few. But it Ingredients was in 1998 Kaptyn decided the not-for-profit 1/4 cup olive oil world was where she belonged, and she left the 1 Spanish onion, coarsely chopped hotel industry for something more fulfilling.

“I just felt that was more my calling and my 15 skinless boneless (or bone-in) chicken thighs vocation,” Kaptyn said of her career change in 1 large can organic tomatoes the late ’90s, which would include a position 3 heaping tbsp Patak’s Madras curry paste as executive director for a children’s charity in 3 medium to large yellow potatoes, cut in mediumToronto. sized chunks She went on to work for several community1-2 cups frozen peas based organizations in Vietnam, Bangladesh and Malaysia, before she returned to North America fresh cilantro in 2008. Now in her position at Sources, Kaptyn Instructions is appealing for Peninsula residents to ignite Heat the oil in a large dutch oven or very large their volunteer spirit, with two new programs wok with lid. Cook the onion over medium heat launched earlier this year. until the sting has gone. Add the chicken, stir in the A community visitors program – designed tomatoes and juice. Add the curry paste and bring to to assist residents who might be isolated and a boil. Add potatoes, stir, reduce heat and put on lid. in need of some company – needs volunteers Cook for 35 minutes or until fully cooked. Add peas who can commit to two hours per week for six in the last five minutes. Serve with rice and naan months. Kaptyn is also looking for more clients, bread, garnish with cilantro. Serves six. especially men, who might benefit from having

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Ethnic diversity on the rise Jeff Nagel Black Press

Ethnic Chinese, South Asians and other visible minorities will form a solid majority in Metro Vancouver by 2031, according to Statistics Canada projections.

So-called visible minorities who made up 42 per cent of the region’s population in the 2006 census should account for 59 per cent by 2031, the new study shows.

The proportion of foreign-born immigrants in the region is likewise expected to climb from 40 to 44 per cent over the same period.

The concept of a “visible majority” is already a reality in major swaths of Metro Vancouver.

Richmond’s concentration of Chinese Canadians means 65 per cent of residents there were already counted as visible minority in the 2006 census.

Burnaby at 55 per cent in 2006 and Vancouver at 51 per cent also count as “visible majority” cities already, with Surrey (46 per cent in 2006) expected to join their ranks as early as 2011.

“It’s a no-brainer to most of us here,” said Urban Futures demographer Andrew Ramlo.

“This is not a new process at all.”

But he said many people wrongly assume the trend entirely stems from immigration.

“In part, it’s homegrown,” he said.

The number of children born in Canada to visible minority families, some of whom have been here for generations, is rising all the time, he said.

Ramlo also noted seven per cent of marriages in the Lower Mainland are interracial.

“It’s not just bringing more people here through immigration,” he said. “The diversity of people already here is going to breed more diversity.”

He said the changes raise workplace issues such as publishing safety manuals in more languages or considering the needs of employees who might celebrate different religious holidays.

While there may be some challenges, Ramlo said a more diverse labour force also adds up to a major strategic advantage on the world stage for many employers.

The projections are based on Metro Vancouver’s population growing from nearly 2.2 million in 2006 to 3.5 million by 2031.

The current 396,000 residents of Chinese ancestry are expected to more than double to 809,000 over the 25-year period, bringing them to 23.2 per cent of the Metro population, up from 18.2 per cent now.

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478,000, or from 9.9 to 13.7 per cent of the Metro population.

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Christians made up just under half of the population in 2006 but are forecast to decline to 46.6 per cent in Metro Vancouver by 2031.

Non-Christian religious denominations, at 16 per cent, are to grow to 20.8 per cent, due in part to an expected increase in Muslims in Canada.

Metro Vancouverites who claim no religion are expected to be 32.6 per cent in 2031, down from 34.2 per cent in the latest count.

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Olympic deal-making beats expectations for businesses deal is close with another North American firm that also visited Taxpayers may have doubted during the Games. the value of their cities lavishing Metro Vancouver Commerce VIP treatment on business big- director Phil Heard says it’s the wigs during the Olympics. first of several deals being finalBut Metro Vancouver Com- ized over the next several weeks, merce is claiming the million-dol- even though such marketing lar executive schmoozeefforts don’t usually pay fest it mounted is headinstant dividends. ing for a gold-medal “It’s happening a lot finish. faster than we thought it The economic developwould,” said Heard, CEO ment agency was set up of Vancouver Economic to try to convert OlymDevelopment Corp. pic corporate visits into “I think we will be able new investment here. to announce two comVancouver, Surrey, panies relocating here Richmond, Coquitand three other deals.”

Larry Kristof lam, Maple Ridge, Port By the end of 2011, he business owner Moody, New Westminpredicts, 20 deals may ster and the City and have flowed from the District of North Vancouver all Games campaign, generating $50 signed on, pitching in at least million in new investment for $20,000 each. the region.

Most of the cash came from A total of 100 foreign executives, the federal government and who paid their own way here, got most Olympic tickets came from free tickets, hotel rooms, meals VANOC or the host cities’ allot- and a big sell on the advantages ments. of doing business here.

The early poster child for sucLike many other visitors, the cess is Surrey businessman Larry entrepreneurs who came here Kristof, whose firm Mantra Ven- were “blown away” by what they ture Group is based in Vancouver saw, Heard said, and some are and has its lab in Richmond. quickly making plans to return.

Mantra is developing carbon The hope is many can be tipped cleaning technology and Kristof in favour of deploying money credits the Olympic program for here, rather than elsewhere. the licensing deal he has just Metro Vancouver Commerce struck with visiting Korean inves- will follow up with them and tors, who will invest $1 million continue marketing Metro to and help him expand, adding 12 outside business. to 20 new employees. A similar Since the Games ended, Heard Jeff Nagel Black Press

said Pitt Meadows has decided to join Metro Vancouver Commerce and two other municipalities have expressed interest.

Federal officials have also asked the agency to assemble a similar program for the 2012 Olympics in London.

It’s easy to be cynical about fat-cat businessmen getting taxpayer-funded freebies, says SFU marketing professor Lindsay Meredith.

But he says this campaign – with the immense draw of the Olympics coming to town – made sense and appears to have been well-executed.

“For an extra million dollars, this is a hell of a good deal,” Meredith said. “This is the time you spend the extra money and don’t keep your hands in your pocket.”

Never before have so many of the region’s cities joined forces on economic development.

In the past, municipalities competed with one another to be the next home for a given industry, rather than marketing the region jointly.

The battle for Olympic business could have gone badly, Meredith said, if individual cities again mounted disjointed efforts, undercutting each other with offers of tax breaks and incentives.

“It taught these guys you can co-ordinate and work together as a unit,” Meredith said, adding that’s as good a legacy as any deals that may result.

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entertainer Thursday, March 25 at Original Joe’s Restaurant and Bar, 2215 160 St., from 7 to 10 p.m.

Reservations are recommended – call 604538-4666 or visit www.originaljoes.ca

An Education The Community Arts Council of White Rock and District’s Get Reel film series presents the British film An Education tonight (March 17) at 7 p.m. at the Criterion 4 Theatre, 2381 King George Hwy. The movie follows Jenny (Carey Mulligan), a very bright girl on the cusp of her 17th birthday in the early 1960s, who finds herself in a whirlwind romance with a much older man (Peter Sarsgaard).

Seduced by his glamourous lifestyle, she abandons the hard work she has been doing at secondary school to get into Oxford University. But Jenny – who now believes herself a sophisticated young lady – is on a collision course with the truth and inevitable disillusionment.

An Education won both the audience choice award and the best cinematography award at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival.

Tickets are $11, available at the door. Call 604-536-8333 or visit www. whiterockartscouncil.com for more information.

Veda Hille The Community Arts Council of White Rock and District will present singer and songwriter Veda Hille in concert March 27 at 8 p.m. at the Crescent Legion 240, 2643 128 St.).

The highly original and continually experimental performer will blend her background in classical music and jazz, plus her expertise on piano and tenor guitar, with current dabblings with banjo, accordion, protools and electric keyboards and songs that veer from the natural world to the tricky nature of love and the constant threat of tragedy – and the concert will also feature a performance of her celebrated Craigslist Cantata.

Tickets ($28, $25 for Arts Council members) are available at 604-536-8333 or at www.whitrerockartscouncil.com Budding songwriters take note: Hille will also conduct a songwriting workshop, also on March 27, 2-4 p.m. at the Community Arts Council Gallery, 90 1959 152 St. (Windsor Square).

Registration fee is $22 ($20 for Arts Council members), also at 604-536-8333.

St. Patrick’s Day Ocean Park Village Pub will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day today (March 17) from 7 to 11 p.m. with green beer and Gerry Layton and Company playing everything from Irish favourites to rock.

At Marine Drive’s Irish-flavoured restaurant Slainte by the Pier, the celebration will start at 3 p.m. with Athenry playing Irish folk classics; and continue with Celtic folk rock classics performed

by Mo and the F-holes (7-10 p.m.), plus champion Irish dance duo Just Four Kicks (at 7:30 and 8:30 p.m.)

Mo and the F-Holes will be back to play an evening session at Slainte on March 19, followed on March 20 by more Celticstyle music by Bruce Coughlan (Tiller’s Folly), on vocals, guitar, bodhran, flute and whistles.

Concert series The 53rd season of White Rock Concerts runs until March with performances at White Rock Baptist Church, 140 Street and 16 Avenue.

Next performance is by Avan Yu (March 19), a 21-year-old Canadian pianist, who has already performed in recital and with orchestras on four continents, consistently captivating audiences with his extraordinary musicianship and prodigious ability.

To subscribe to the concert series, call 604-535-6692.

At Nightfall At Nightfall, a performance by Quebecbased dance company Sursaut Dance, will come to Surrey Arts Centre March 20 at 2 p.m.

At Nightfall is a charming tale that follows the story of Auguste, a hard-working shoemaker who knows little about life outside of his work and is afraid to venture far from the comfort of his workshop.

But then Auguste discovers the water forest, and is mesmerized by the tiny people who live in between the shadow and the light.

Their elusive beauty exudes an undeniable

Beauty and the Beast Tickets are now available for the eagerly anticipated Earl Marriott Secondary production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, dircted by Candace Radcliffe, April 14-17 and April 21-24 with evening performances at 7:30 p.m., plus a special afternoon matinee at 1 p.m. April 24 at the school’s Wheelhouse Theatre, 15751 16 Ave. Tickets ($15, seniors $12, students $10) are available at the school box office, 604542-2181.

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Singer/songwriter Veda Hille will perform at the RCL Crescent Branch 240 on March 27, presented by the Community Arts Council of White Rock.

charm on passersby who happen upon this strange world.

The production combines choreography, beautiful imagery and engaging characters to create a magical world on stage.

Sursaut Dance produces and performs dance shows for young and family audiences that have been well-received across Canada, as well as the U.S. and Europe.

Their performance of At Nightfall is presented with the Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad.

Tickets ($20, adults; $14, students/seniors; $12, children) are available at the arts centre, 13750 88 Ave., or by calling 604501-5566 or visiting www.arts.surrey.ca

Judy Jordison Seventh Heaven Art and Beauty Salon (12185B Beecher St., Crescent Beach) presents a new, extended exhibition by locally and internationally well-known White Rock painter Judy Jordison, The Sensuous Landscape: A Symphony in Two Parts, starting with an opening event

March 21, 2 to 6 p.m.

Part One, Spring, is a journey through the sensuous forms and colours of fruits and flowers found in her home studio overlooking Semiahmoo Bay, opening in conjunction with the spring solstice.

Part Two, Summer, will coincide with the summer equinox in June, featuring new work from Jordison’s palette in a series based on plein air sessions with her longtime friend, equally well-known artist Dan Gray, at scenic spots of Vancouver Island.

A local leader in painting, Jordison helped set up the Larger Than Life Drawing Group in 1979, and her work, celebrating the colour and abundance of nature, shows influences of Bonnard, Van Gogh, Emily Carr and Georgia O’Keefe.

The gallery is open to public viewing Sunday, Monday and Tuesday from 11 to 4 p.m., or by appointment with Lucan Charchuk, 604-531-6275.

Joe Given Award-winning 17-year-old singer/ songwriter Joe Given will be featured

Literary reading The Community Arts Council of White Rock and District’s series of literary events will continue with a reading by Montreal poet and critic Carmine Starnino, Thursday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the Pelican Rouge Coffee House, Central Plaza (152 Street and North Bluff Road).

For more information, visit www. whiterockartscouncil.com

Exotique White Rock Museum and Archives presents Exotique, a show of new art by Katherine Siemens, running through March at the museum, 14970 Marine Dr. Siemens, inspired by the art deco aesthetics of the 1920s and 1930s, brings an exotic twist to a timeless era.

Mixed-media works combine gold leaf and antique lace with dancers and dragons, plus Asian tables, feathered fans, parasols and Buddhist shrines pulled by artist from the museum’s Maccaud-Nelson collection of exotica.

The result is an appealing mix of art and culture, which highlights new work alongside some of the treasures of the museum’s collections.

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scene Live venues Acoustic Groove Wednesday nights, Tap Urban Cafe (Rosemary Heights).

Left Behind, featuring David Blair and David Anthony, weekends at Southpoint Pub. Benny’s Little Brother, Sundays, Acoustic Groove on Tuesdays, Black Forest Pub. David ‘Boxcar’ Gates plays blues every Wednesday night, 7-11 p.m. at Memphis Blues Barbeque House, Grandview Corners.

Dennis Enns Fridays and Saturdays at the Roadhouse Restaurant.

Music for dancing every Friday and Saturday night, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 8 (152 Street).

Sunday Blues Night with Russell Jackson, 8 p.m. to closing, Baselines Pub. Live bands on Saturdays, Sawbuck’s Pub. James Devon, acoustic classical guitar and light jazz, Five Corners Bistro, Friday and Saturday, from 6-9 p.m.

Blues, jazz or light rock most Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Iguana’s Beach Grill.

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Live performers, including Unplugged Songwriters Circle, Thursday nights, singer-songwriter Laine Henderson and guests, Friday and Saturday nights; traditional Irish folk jam with Athenry, Sundays at 2 p.m., Slainte By The Pier.

Musical entertainment some Saturdays at 7 p.m, Fronds Bistro on the Beach.

Live music Thursdays (Al Davidson), Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., West Beach Bar & Grill.

White Rock Traditional Jazz Society’s regular schedule of 3-6 p.m.

Sunday sessions are held at the Royal Canadian Legion Crescent Branch 240 (2643 128 St.), featuring house band Red Beans & Rice in rotation with other notable Dixieland bands from Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.

Upcoming bands include Lloyd Arntzen’s Red Onion Rhythm Kings (March 21) and the Maple Leaf Jazz Band (March 28). Admission with membership ($15 annually) is $8, without membership, $10. For details, visit www.whiterocktradjazz. com or call 604-591-7275.

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Rivalry game

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Even during spring break, the rivalry between Semiahmoo and Earl Marriott secondaries stayed hot – this time at the lacrosse box at Centennial Park, where two groups – one from each school – showed up last week to play ball hockey. Rather than share the court, the two teams squared off against each other.

Earl Marriott goalie Mitch Geahardt and Tyler Vecera-Peden (left) defend against Semi’s Lewis Cooper and Oliver Tang.

‘Invigorated’ Warriors set for provincials Nick Greenizan Sports Reporter

Two days before the White Rock Christian Academy Warriors were set to tip off at the Telus B.C. Triple A basketball championships, head coach John Dykstra figured, spring break or not, his team needed an early wake-up call.

So Dykstra got his team out of bed at 5 a.m. Monday for breakfast, a team meeting and a film-study session – plus an hour-and-a-half long practice – with the hope that a little extra attention to detail will help his team avoid any pratfalls as WRCA tips off against a yet-to-bedetermined foe in a first-round tilt at the Agrodome in Vancouver.

“It was surprising how wide awake all the guys were,” laughed Dykstra, who is in his second year at the helm of the WRCA ship.

“It seemed like it was the middle

of the afternoon. The boys were ranked Warriors narrowly avoided fresh, invigorated, and just ready to an early exit with a 69-58 win, despite being outscored in get going.”

Wednesday at 8:30 a.m., the second half.

WRCA face the winner of “We learned our lesson a Tuesday play-in game last year, and really, from between Fort St. John’s a number of big tournaments we’ve been in this North Peace Oscars and Langley’s Walnut Grove season,” Dykstra said.

Gators.

Dykstra, who scouted the Walnut Grove/North And though first-round opponents are often fodder Peace tilt Tuesday afternoon, admits to “knowfor contending teams such ❝Hope, try, as White Rock – who enter ing nothing” about the provincials as the No. 3 can’t or won’t Oscars, but is quite familseed behind Yale and Van- aren’t in our iar with the Gators, who couver College – Dykstra’s vocabulary play a gritty, team game team knows better than anymore.❞ under head coach George most what can happen if Bergen.

John Dykstra “They’re a tough team you don’t take your oppoWRCA coach nents seriously. that plays together, shoots the ball well and never Last year, in a first-round game against Prince George’s Kelly quits,” Dykstra said. “But right Road Roadrunners, the higher- now, we’re not concerned (with

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who we’ll play). We’re only concerned with ourselves.”

The Agrodome can be an intimidating place for some teams to play, but WRCA is used to it, having qualified for provincials 11 straight years. Nine players on the current roster – all eight seniors plus Grade 9 Tyus Allen, who saw limited time as a Grade 7 player two seasons ago – have experience at provincials, which should help calm any pretournament nerves.

They’re also aware of the tournament’s intensity, Dykstra added.

“It’s not intimidating for our guys – they’re used to being in big games, so I think they’re just excited. They all know that we just have to take it one game at a time, that it’s really do-or-die, backs-against-the-wall every single time they hit the floor.

I don’t mind the clichés, because they’re true, and that has to be our

mindset all week,” he said.

“Hope, try, can’t or won’t aren’t in our vocabulary anymore. They just have to go out and get it done.”

Though Dykstra refused to look too far ahead, a potential championship game matchup looms between the Warriors and their Abbotsford rivals from Yale, who defeated WRCA to win the 2008 B.C. title. This year, the two teams have split a pair of games.

“I love the draw that we’ve got,” Dykstra said. “And the potential is there for a rubber match, but first, both teams just have to go out and do the work.”

The tournament wraps up Saturday at the Agrodome, with the championship game set to tip off at 7:30 p.m.

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Right foot forward Vancouver Giant Pandas’ Raymond Ko (left) gets his right foot caught up in the right foot of B.C. Transit’s Brian Gorrie as they fight for a loose ball, during Over50s men’s soccer earlier this month at South Surrey Athletic Park.

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Former Orca wins national title Former Elgin Park Orca basketball star Carly Graham can add a national college title to her resume.

On Saturday at Hamilton’s McMaster University, Graham and her Simon Fraser University Clan teammates captured the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) national championship after a 77-56 win over the Windsor Lancers.

Graham played limited minutes in the title game, but did sink her only shot – a threepointer – and also picked up one rebound and one steal.

The win capped SFU’s final season playing in the CIS; next year they move to the NCAA Div. 2 circuit.

SFU also won the title last year, and in 2007.

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The Semiamhoo Ravens’ two peewee A hockey teams both found themselves on the podium last week at their respective provincial tournaments.

The A1 Ravens – who earlier this season took part in the prestigious Quebec International Peewee Tournament – finished in second place at Tier 1 provincials in Duncan, losing 5-2 to Burnaby Winter Club in the title game March 10.

Meanwhile, in Penticton, Semiahmoo’s A2 squad placed third, winning the bronze-medal game 5-2 over Westside.

In Duncan, the A1 Ravens opened with four straight roundrobin wins before dropping a 6-3 tilt to Burnaby Winter Club, who they also faced later that day in the final.

Though the loss in the championship game was tough to swallow, A1 coach Mike Scardina was proud of his team for battling with Burnaby, who were among the pre-tournament favourites to win it all.

“For us to compete with them is pretty impressive. Usually Burnaby is blowing other teams out, but we played them hard,” he said. “I’m extremely proud of how our team played. As a coach I couldn’t have asked for anything more.”

In the first-place game, the Ravens found themselves down

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2-0 early before battling back to tie the game 2-2. Then, midway through the second period, Burnaby scored the go-ahead marker on “the luckiest goal of the year,” according to Scardina.

The goal came when a Burnaby blue-liner fired a shot from the point, which rattled off the helmet of a player in front of the Ravens’ net, up in the air, behind the goaltender and into the cage.

“A team as good as Burnaby doesn’t need breaks like that, but they got one,” Scardina said.

“And that really took the wind from our sails.”

At Tier 2 provincials in Penticton, the A2 Ravens went 2-1 in the round robin, before losing to Campbell River – the eventual

champions – 3-2 in the semifinals.

Semiahmoo bounced back the next morning, however, to defeat Westside – who had gone undefeated in the round robin.

“We were pretty devastated by the Campbell River loss the night before, but the guys really battled back,” said Semiahmoo coach Ronnie Paterson. “They acquitted themselves quite well, and to bounce back like that was a huge achievement.”

With both peewee A teams finishing in the top-three, Paterson was quick to point out what an achievement it was for the entire Semiahmoo organization.

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1925-2010 Reynolds, John Walter (“Jack”) passed away peacefully at Langley Memorial Hospital on March 11 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. Jack was a former Hazelmere Gold professional from 1968-1972. He owned and operated Jack Reynold’s Pro Sports in Ocean Park for many years. Survived by his wife, Peggy of 52 years, sons Guy (Karen), Mark (Sue), Trent and grandchildren, Adam, Kyle, Amy, Geoffrey, and Andrew. A Service of Remembrance will be held Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 1:00 pm at Victory Memorial Park Funeral Centre, 14831 28 Avenue, Surrey, BC. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Alzheimer Society of British Columbia.

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RICHARDS, Gladys Patricia (Pat) July 22, 1918-March 3, 2010 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our mother in Langley Memorial Hospital. Predeceased by her loving husband Allen, siblings Rene and Don. Her sister Betty died four days after her.

She is survived by her sister Jean; sons Larry (Penelope).

Rick (Marion), and Craig, six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren one great-great grandchild. Mom and Dad came to the Hazelmere Valley in 1950 where they raised their family and made lifelong friends.

Mom was the sunshine in Dad’s life, his dancing partner for sixty-nine years. She delighted us all with her beautiful outfits, delicious food and tales of her wild dreams. Often described as a “great Lady” she lovingly opened her home to family and friends both here and down south during their twenty-five years of snowbirding. A celebration of Mom’s life will be held on Saturday March 20 at 2:00p.m. at Sharon United Church, 21562 Old Yale Road Langley. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.

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Madge (Margaret) passed away March 11, 2010 at Peace Arch Hospital surround by her family. She leaves behind her husband of 64 years Ralph; daughter Olivia (Jim); sons Glenn, Ralph and Bradley; 6 grandchildren; Darryl (Shari), Teri (Gray) Ryan (Shannon) Adam (Erin), Kirsta & Scott; 5 great- grandchildren, Angelina, Kaylan, Lucas, Alyssa & Jakob. She will be greatly missed.

A Celebration of Life will be held on March 21, 2010 at 2:00 pm at Glenwood Village Heights Club House, 6875 121 St., Surrey BC. In leiu of flowers please make donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association at Suite 401 7337 - 137 St., Surrey, BC V3W 1A4.

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FLAGGERS NEEDED If not certified, training available for a fee. Call 604-575-3944 GARDENERS req’d F/T in Surrey with exp. in garden maint., pruning, lawn & bed work. Must have good English skills & local ref’s. Yearround work avail. Pesticide licence, snow removal & exp. driving truck w/trailer an asset. Benefit package avail. Lve msg. / fax 604-599-5503 GARDENING Maintenance $12/hr.

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2 F/T years exp. in all aspects of Strata Landscape Maintenance. $35-42K year, company truck and benefits DOE. Any Certification / Seminars will go towards wage negotiations. Aslo looking to hire F/T general labourers.

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THERAPEUTIC CAREGIVERS ~ MAKE A DIFFERENCE! The Children’s Foundation is looking for Therapeutic Caregivers to use their own home in the Surrey area to provide weekend respite care for children with autism. We are specifically looking for caregivers who are able to deal with children who are aggressive and/or have sleep problems.

Send resumes or inquiries to: brenda.swan@ childrens-foundation.org or fax: Attention Brenda Swan to 604-586-3384.

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283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS #1 Clean & Repair Gutters Window Cleaning, Pressure Washing, Free Est. Any other service - Just Ask. Over 20 yrs exp 778-384-4912

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HANDYPERSONS

HANDYMAN: Renos, carpentry. finishing. flooring, drywall repair, tiles, paint, etc., No job to small. Reasonable Rates.Tel 604-219-6270 e-mail rstj@live.ca.

HANDYMAN. Very reliable. 20 yrs exp. Senior’s discount. Make a list.

CAN DO IT ALL! 604-866-4977

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS arQtech Glass Mirrors, shower doors, foggy window replacement, glass table tops & shelves, architectural curtain wall.

FREE ESTIMATES

Driveways, Garages, Patios, Sidewalks, All Residential Concrete Lifting Needs Raise to Proper Height - Eliminate Trip Spots Provide Proper Drainage Free Estimates

604-288-5353 CARPENTRY, TILE, DRYWALL, painting, flooring. 26 yrs exp. Free est. Call Brad 604-531-5517 HANDYMAN For Seniors & Others.

Also House/Yard Cleaning.

Please call Jim @ (604)536-6532

BLOOMING GARDEN SERVICES

Rain or Shine We Lift Anytime

Ross 604-535-0124

We Maintain All Your Lawn & Garden Needs.

Residential & Commercial Properties.

3 Yr Warranty 15 yrs exp

CONCRETE Work. Remove & Replace. Specializing in driveway, patios, etc. All types of finishes.

FREE Estimates. 604-996-6878.

LAMINATE FLOORING

Let’s get it done Call Maria now at

12.3mm - $1.68 /s.f.

Install - $1.73 / s.f.

Free Carpet remove WCB, Fully Insured

(604)538-5406

White Rock Decoration Ltd.

Call 778-789-1668 PLACING & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 30 Years Exp. Free Estimates.

Danny 604 - 307 - 7722

E & M MAINTENANCE WINDOW WASHING DInside and/or Outside Windows DGutters cleaned DSeniors Discount- Free Est. DServing W. Rock for over 25 yrs DLic. & WCB insured

GARDENING

BONNIECRETE Const Ltd

FPatios FPool Decks FSidewalks FDriveways FForming FFinishing FRe & Re All Your Concrete Needs 30yrs exp. Quality workmanship Fully Insured

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

ECO FRIENDLY concepts for your home & office. General & Detail Cleaning. South Surrey & White Rock. Call Maria 778-878-0904

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Concrete Lifting Specialist

STAMPED CONCRETE

CLEANING.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Call Tyler (778)887-5028

CHEEMA LANDSCAPING * SPRING CLEAN-UP * Yard maintenance, hedge trimming, tree pruning, lawn cutting, power racking, aerating, power washing

15 yrs. exp. Free est.

604-828-4282

PLACING, FINISHING, RE & RE, Driveways, Sidewalks, Patios.

20 yrs exp. (778)881-2851

EUROPEAN

GARDENING

A Cut Above Yard Maintenance

I come to you!

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

DETAILED

FENCING

6 FT FENCING, Retaining Walls, Blacktop/Concrete driveway’s, Reno’s, Roofing & Bobcat Service.

Gaary Landscaping (604)889-8957

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

Gala

Volunteer support is required for a variety of roles April 22 - 25 (daytime and evening) with event set-up, tear-down and event-night support.

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

Reasonable.

2010 Annual Partners in Caring

Saturday, April 24th 5:00 pm - 12 midnight

.

Peace Arch Appliance

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Commercial & Residential Hot-tubs Service & Panel upgrades, Renovations Guart. work.

Licensed/bonded BBB app. No job too small

BOBCAT & MINI-EXCAVATOR Concrete Breaking, Post Hole Auger, Driveways Stump Removal, Excavation 604-541-1557 Gord 604-328-8360 REDMOND’S BACKHOE & TRUCKING: Sewers, drains, waterlines, excavating, backfilling. 24 Yrs Exp. Free est. 604-818-2137.

email: helenpetre@shaw.ca

Call Mark (604)536-9092

SCOTGUARD 24 hr. electrical services

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

T1 TAX Returns E-Filed from $20!

Accuracy & Timeliness Guaranteed!

Visit us @ www.titantax.ca or Call 778-840-6442!

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

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 ALL WORK GUARANTEED. Phone Honey Electric Ltd. Big or Small, We do them all! License # 15585.

(604)536-9505 Impact Electric Ltd. Com//Res. 20 yrs Exp. License# 101783, Bonded & Insured. 604-613-2466

604-720-9244

604 - 897 - 5771

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YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 778-329-7439

Helen Petre CPB

AAH ABOVE ALL APPLS REPAIR Quality work. Also appls for sale.

Elect & plumb serv 604-588-2828

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

COMPUTER SERVICES

15+ years experience Bookkeeping, payroll, etc

$$$ ACCESS LAWSUIT CASH NOW!!! AS seen on TV. Injury Lawsuit Dragging?

Need $500$500,000 within 48/hrs? Low rates.

APPLY NOW BY PHONE! 1-888271-0463

VOLUNTEERS

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ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

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$500$ LOAN SERVICE, by phone, no credit refused, quick and easy, payable over 6 or 12 installments.

Toll Free: 1-877-776-1660 www.moneyprovider.com.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

HYPNOTHERAPY

PERSONAL SERVICES

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CHE GARDENER, lawn, garden maintenance, power raking, trimming, pruning, spring clean-up.

Free estimates. 604-551-8793.

DOUBLE G LANDSCAPING Spring is here! Get an early start, turn your beds into a piece of art. Top dress redefine, make your beds your personal design.

COUNTERTOPS

BENCHMARK ARCHITECTURAL WOODWORKING INC. custom cabinets, millwork, counter tops, any size, shape, color, finish, residential, commercial 604-451-0282 email kevin@benchmarkaw.ca

SPRING CLEAN-UP • • •

Pruning & Planting Top Dressing Redesigning

Garden maint. Free Est. 604-542-9029, 604-838-8341

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DRYWALL

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

GARDENER avail. to service small gardens/prkg lots. Weeding, prunning, clean-up etc. 604-220-1168.

GREENCARE LAWNCARE Complete Lawn care Maint.

Cedar trees for hedges, Bobcat Service, 1/2 Off First Lawn Cut for repeat clients. (604)506-2817 LAWN MAINTENANCE, Hedge trim, Good Work. Low $ Price. Free Est. 604-788-8262 or 604-496-1317

SUMMER BREEZE

Lawn Cutting Service *Average size lawns cut $120/mo *Aerating $65. *Aerating +lime $75 *Aerating +lime +fertilizer $100. *Hedge Trimming.

Brian 604-318-2191

GARDENING • LANDSCAPING FREE ESTIMATES 20 Years Experience

One Call Does It All!

Home, Garden & Design Solutions Complete Garden & Landscape Makeovers Garden Clean Ups • Pruning • Hedging Weeding • Grooming • New Lawn Installations Lighting • Sprinkler • Drainage Systems Residential & Commercial Maintenance Programs Outdoor Living Design & Installation Pressure Washing • Handyman Services Complete Home Improvements & Renovations

WCB • Fully Insured See our Home Improvement ad under category 287 for more detailed services.

B.C.’s Premier Full Service Home Renovation & Landscaping Company

604-501-9290 www.mlgenterprises.ca

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 320

MOVING & STORAGE

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356

~ PRO PAINTERS~

HUDOLIN’S ON HOMES RENO’S ✔ Basement suites ✔ Bathrooms,Kitchens ✔ Finishing work? mldg ✔ Decks

INTERIOR / EXTERIOR

EXTRA

Quality Work, Free Estimates

CHEAP

Member of Better Business Bureau WCB INSURED

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Vincent 543-7776

Free Est. hurenos@telus.net

QUICK TIP PAINTING !!

3 ROOMS / $300!! (walls only) int/ext, pr washing, WCB, 3 yr warranty & free estimates. 778-9963696 Call now!!

Call Dave: 604-862-9379 MIDDLE EARTH CONSTRUCTION

RUBBISH REMOVAL

◆ Renovations ◆ Home Improvements ◆ Painting Interior/Exterior ◆ Cedar Fencing ◆ General Contractors

MILESTONE MOVING & DELIVERIES

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Peninsula Tree Preservation

S Pruning S Removals S Hedge Trimming

MOVING & STORAGE

AAA ADVANCE MOVING Experts in all kinds of moving/packing. Real professional. Reas. rates!

Different from the rest. 604-861-8885 www.advancemovingbc.com A AMC MOVING. Professional movers. *Big/small *local/long distance. Insured, great rates. Free est. 604-582-0045 or 778-888-9628

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

Jim/Jan 584-1209/ Cell 488-9218

AFFORDABLE MOVING

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$45/Hr

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

STUDENT POWER WASHER

AFFORDABLE SID’’S 1-Ton Moving & Clean-up.

10 % off Srs discount.

Est. ‘’86. Free est.

Reliable, Dependable.

WHITE ROCK SOUTH SURREY AREA

Call Sid (604)727-8864

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

KITCHEN & BATHROOM RENOVATION SPECIALISTS

WestcanConstruction Renovation / Restoration / Construction

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

PRESSURE WASHING

EXPERIENCED PRESSURE WASHING Driveways, sidewalks and decks. $35/hr. with 2 hour minimum. Call Bill, 604-376-6004 email: bmilks@shaw.ca

604-537-4140

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PLUMBING

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! AMAN’S PLUMBING SERVICES Lic.gas fitter. Reas $. 778-895-2005 #1 IN RATES & SERVICE. Lic’d.

LOCAL Plumber. Plugged drains, renos etc. Chad 1-877-861-2423 ASAP PLUMBING & HEATING. Local cert. service plumber. H/w tanks, boilers, gas, plug drains. Fair rates. Mem.of BBB. 604-220-9228 LOCAL JOURNEYMAN PLUMBER ready for your renovations repairs and hot water tank problems no job too small call Trevor @ 604-512-0904

Local & Long Distance

SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials.

Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

PETS

PAVING/SEAL COATING

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

Concrete Sealing - Protect Your Investment. Exposed, Stamped, Textured, Great rates.

778-881-2851

A Professional Painter Needs Work

B.C.’s Premier Full Service Home Renovation & Landscaping Company

604-501-9290 www.mlgenterprises.ca

CALL ROGER

604-

910%6OFF 8-0 367 WITH THIS AD

www.bestbusyboysroofing.com

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

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SUNDECKS

SUPERIOR DEC-K-ING Waterproof Vinyl Sundeck Service/Repairs/Renos and New Const. Serving WR and S.Surrey since 1980. 604-5740199 / 604-209-9391

Home, Garden & Design Solutions

WCB • Fully Insured

Rubbish PROMPT, RELIABLE, SERVICE 7 DAYS A WK Seniors Discount

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

One Call Does It All!

See our Gardening ad under category 281 for more detailed services.

WHITE ROCK

BEST BUSY BOYS ROOFING LTD.

LOWER MAINLAND ROOFING Cedar Shakes. Duroid Shingle.

Cedar Conversion. 778.828.2127

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

WORLD’S CHEAPEST Rubbish Removal from $40: Seriously - Check with me first Rob - 604-835-5991 DISPOSAL BINS. 10-40 yards. For prices please call 604-306-8599. www.disposalking.com.

DEMOLITION / RUBBISH Removal Remove: concrete / drywall / stucco trees/junk *Best Deal* 604-773-9479 AFFORDABLE SID’S Rubbish Removal 10% off Snr’s Discount. Est. 1986.

Free Est. Reliable, Dependable.

Sid (604)727-8864 Greencare Rubbish Removal Commercial & Residential Cheapest in White Rock/S. Surrey Call (604)506-2817

PETS

AMERICAN BLUE NOSE registgered pups, 4 female, 2 male, $1000 each, ready to go. Email: mattchewa@hotmail.com 1-250863-5665 Kelowna.

AUSTRALIAN CATTLE dogs, blue-healer puppies, ready to go, working parents. $550.

Call (604)860-4400 BEAGLE PUPS, good looking, healthy, view parents, males $350.

(604)796-3026. No sunday calls BERNESE MT. DOG/St. Bernard pups, both parents to view. Fully guar. $850. 604-857-5212

604.587.5865 www.recycle-it-now.com

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

HOME IMPROVEMENTS FREE ESTIMATES

Kitchens • Bathrooms • Basement Suites • Additions Custom Homes • Outdoor Living Spaces Hardwood • Laminate • Tiles • Flooring Sundecks • Patios • Arbours • Pergolas Roofing • Gutters • Faschias Interior/Exterior Painting & Designs Cultured Stone • Brick/Block • Paving Stones • Masonry Driveways • Pillars • Gates Electrical • Plumbing • Windows Framing • Fencing • Retaining Walls Complete Renovations • Handyman Services & More!

RECYCLE-IT! Earth Friendly Junk Removal

Call 604-802-5458

Call to book your free in home estimate today!

20 Years Experience

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

19897-56 Ave. 604-534-4402 ------------------------------------------------

APPLIANCES WANTED * Free pick-up* 604-339-0744

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Use bcclassified.com - Merchandise for Sale 500’s

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D Topping D Pruning Hedges D Spiral Pruning ~ Fully Insured ~ 20 Years Experience ~ Senior Discount Call (778)554-8590

LAND CLEARING

BUYING OR SELLING?

APPLIANCES

APPLIANCES LIKE NEW

ISA Certified, Fully Insured “Right Tree - Right Location” Rob Kootnikoff 604-538-6278, 778-839-5034

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

560

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 506

HOME REPAIRS

LANDSCAPING

PETS

YORKIE X POMERANIAN 2 Males, all shots, vet checked, dewormed, $650 (604)504-5438

373A TELEPHONE SERVICES 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.

CHEAP TELEPHONE RECONNECT! Paying too much? Switch, save money, and keep your number! First month only $24.95 + connection fee. Phone Factory Reconnect 1-877-336-2274; www.phonefactory.ca. **HOME PHONE RECONNECT** Call 1-866-287-1348. Prepaid Long Distance Specials! Feature Package Specials! Referral Program!

Don’t be without a home phone!

Call to Connect! 1-866-287-1348.

BICHON FRISE. P/B CKC reg’d white pups. Tattooed vet ✔ health guar. $750+ Delivery possible. 604-823-0021 Chwk BISHON FRISE P/B, 1st shots. 2nd shots free, dewormed. $550. Born January 8th. 778-823-0754 BULLIE PITBULL PUPS. Blue nose, all blue, vet check. $250$1000 or trade. 604-782-0075.

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats.

For info 604-309-5388 / 856-4866 CHIHUAHUA: TINY TEA CUPS, 2 males; parents to view. $600/each.

604-794-7347.

CHINESE CRESTED CKC. 5 mo.

F/m, spayed, powder puff, family raised/socialized. $800 604-7962469 www.chinese-crested.com CHOCOLATE LAB pups 5 females, CKC reg. vet checked, ready Apr. 8 $1200/ea. 604-454-8643 (Langley) COCKER SPANIEL, tan, 1 yr old neut male. Housebroken, shots, family pet. $400. 604-795-7378 FILA/ MASTIFF Guard Dogs Owners best friend,intruders worst nightmare. All shots. Call 604-817-5957.

For Sale Bengal Kittens born 01/31/10 ready mid April. $600 dewormed. 604-796-0876 FRENCH BULLDOG, beaut. fawn, m. $500. 11 mo.1.5 yrs old f. black Pug $400. Serious. 778-883-8096 German Shepherd, p/b, guard dog, protection trained, 2.5 year female, good w/kids. Over $4000 invested. $500 firm to good home in country.

Call (604)792-7116 GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS Back/tan, 2 M, 3 F, 1st shots, dewormed. $550. (778) 863-6332.

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home?

We adopt dogs! www.856-dogs.com or call: 604856-3647.

SHIH-TZU/ BICHON X $395-$495.

Hypo-allerg, vet chk, 1st shots, guart’d. Very friendly 604-533-8992 SHIH-TZU/POODLE/BICHON pups Shots, dewormed. Quiet. Good temperment. $400. 604-859-3466.

South African Mastiff x Bull Mastiff Pups, 2-female, 1-male. Awesome family dogs, loving protectors.

Excellent health. 1st Shots. $600.

604-467-1747 or 778-865-0399.

YELLOW LAB, to loving hm,M.neut, 6 yrs old,healthy, great w/kids. $100 w/all access. Annie 604-308-7203 YORKIE gorgeous M, tan w/ black, 8 wks, shots, vet ✔, dewormed, tail docked, $750.00 (604)820-1466

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centre will $150/obo. table c/w $150/obo.

FURNITURE

★ ANIZCO LIQUIDATION SALE USED HOTEL FURNITURE Arrived from Westin Bayshore & Radisson 100’s of mattresses, Desks, Lamps, Banquet Chairs, Sofa Beds, Armoires, Headboards...

Visit “ANIZCO” Furniture 250 Terminal Ave. @ Main, Van Monday-Fri 10-5 & Sat. 10-2 www.anizcofurniture.com 604-682-2528

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MEDICAL SUPPLIES

Male Size Enlargement. FDA Medical Vacuum Pumps. Gain 1-3 permanently. Testosterone, Viagra, Cialis. Free Brochures.

619294-7777 www.drjoekaplan.com (discounts available) SHOP RIDER SCOOTER, Top model. Mint condition. $3500.

Peter (778)294-2673

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MISC. FOR SALE

AT LAST! An iron filter that works.

IronEater! Fully patented Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, sulfur, smell, manganese from well water. Since 1957. Phone 1-800BIG IRON; www.bigirondrilling.com.

BC Community Classified Ads Reach 2.6 million readers in 117 newspapers in B.C. and Yukon.

If you are buying, selling or simply telling... It pays to spread the word.

Call this newspaper or: 1-866-6699222.

DECORATIVE STONE PANELS “EasyROCK” - The Beauty of stone without the mason: Easy Installation: Light Weight: R-4.5 Value: Built Green: A-1 Fire rating: 604248-2062: www.jmcomprock.com.

FUTURE STEEL BUILDINGS Durable, Dependable, Preengineered, All-Steel Structures.

Custom-made to suit your needs and requirements. Factory-Direct affordable prices. Call 1-800-6685111 ext. 170 for free brochure.

GET A NEW COMPUTER Brand Name Laptops & Desktops BAD or No Credit - No Problem Smallest weekly payments available. CALL NOW 1-800-750-8310 KITCHEN GRANITE, new, great deal! 82.5x25.25x3, w/black splash 4” high $600 firm. 604-542-2520 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: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

15906 - 20th Ave. S. Sry Fri. March 19, Sat. March 20, Sun. March 21st.

9am - 4pm Household Items, Toys, Clothes, Sofa Corner Set, Plants & More.

MISC. FOR SALE

**RAPID WEIGHTLOSS** Prescription Strenth OTC PHENTRAZINE 37.5 mg White/blue speck tablets.

60 tabs $59.95 FREE DISCREET SHIPPING. No Prescription Needed! USA Certified/ Order Toll Free.

1-866-611-6893 Online orders: www.pillmedica.com

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MISC. WANTED

Buying OLD Native Indian / First Nations Art and Artifacts: Stone Tools, Mauls, Bowls, Baskets, Totem Poles, Masks, Spoons, Beadwork etc. Travis (604) 377-5748 or email: chadrick@nethop.net FREE SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Cash for some complete scrap cars. 465-7940 or 580-3439.

WANTED: Antiques & Collectable’s of all sorts.

Appraisals done - Top Prices Paid Please call: Tom Douglas Phone/Fax: 604-595-0298 35 years experience.

UNDER $200

72” Oak Entertainment accept up to 32” TV. (778)988-6101 Octagonal plate glass matching pedestal.

(778)988-6101

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

604 - 538 - 9175 btwn 8am - 8pm

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

TREE SERVICES

Cell 604-317-7377 or Home 604-535-2644 Locally Owned/Operated

Demolition / Land Clearing

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374

PETS

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

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.

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TILING

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

Big or Small.

Safe & Reliable. Full Packing avail. 7 days/week.

WCB Approved. Seniors Disc.

Free in-home Quotes

Mike 778.294.3698

Call & Book Your Estimate Today!

373B

Almost for free! Dave (778)997-5757, 604)5875991

Specializing in: Complete Additions, Reno’s, New Construction, Custom Concrete, Stairs, Retaining Walls, Sundecks, Skylights Excellent References Call Dale 604-767-4419

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS BALDWIN UPRIGHT PIANO with bench. $1200. 604-504-3607 (Abbotsford) BANJO 1960 Vega VOX1 Plectrum.

Exc cond., $1400 (604)858-7777 Chwk.

PIANO WITH BENCH, like new. $1000. 604-859-8630.

572 PLANTS/NURSERY STOCK

8-10 ft

JAPANESE MAPLE $10 ea 8069 Nelson St. Mission

604-826-8988 REAL ESTATE 609

APARTMENT/CONDOS

WHITE ROCK. 2 bdrm walk out, 1 bath, laminate flrs. Near Mall. $209,000. Senior oriented. NS/NP. 604-536-9565,778-385-9565

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FOR SALE BY OWNER

OPEN HOUSE Murrayville. 5 bdrm.

2400sf. Includes SUITE. $587,500.

7400 sf lot. March 20 & 21st. 12 - 5 22281 47th Ave., Langley Call 604533-5539 or see usellahome.com

HOMES WANTED 6 BEDROOM, 3.5 bathroom in Hope. Spectacular, solid, 3100sqft custom built. Completely updated throughout. Backs on to forest and Coquihalla river. Call 604-869-0769 or email patjwiens@gmail.com

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HOMES WANTED

* SELL YOUR HOME FAST * Buying Any Price, Cond., Location.

NO COMMISSIONS ~ NO FEES ~ No Risk Home Buying Centre (604)435-5555

WE BUY HOUSES Older Home? Damaged Home?

Need Repairs? Behind on Payments? Quick CASH! Call Us First!

604-657-9422 630

LOTS

Dial-A-Law offers general information on a variety of topics on law in BC. 604-687-4680 (Lower Mainland) or 1.800.565.5297 (Outside LM); www.dialalaw.org (audio available).

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LOTS

RESIDENTIAL LOT FOR SALE in Valemount B.C. Dimensions 65.5’ x 131’. Sewer & water at property.

Excellent recreational opportunity.

Asking 42,000.00 obo. Contact Kelly 780-984-7061 or kelly@wsionline.ca

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MORTGAGES

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

638

OPEN HOUSE

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

U.Realty 604-880-9090

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Call 604-589-5693

WHITE ROCK

GROSVENOR SQUARE

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

SOMERSET GARDENS (S. Sry) Family housing, 1851 Southmere Cres. E. 3 bldgs, 1 bldg n/s, 2 bdrm apt $875, pet friendly, nr all amen, heat, h/w incl. Community garden.

Call 604-451-6676 SOUTH SURREY Southmere 1850, Nr SEMIAHMOO library, mall, school. Convenient 2 bdrm apt.new painting, new washer and dryer, $1000, incl heat h/w. Available now 604-538-9639

WHITE ROCK, 1331 Merklin 2 bdrms. Includes heat, cable, parking. Adult oriented. Avail Apr. 1st $915/mo. NS/NP. 604-535-0925.

WHITE ROCK

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

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RENTALS 706

1580 Everall Street

APARTMENT/CONDO

OCEAN PARK. Sunny spac.reno’d full bsmt ste on quiet cds, min. fr bus, $900 all incl. sep ent, priv patio/garden 5 appl, (604)541-8338 S. SURREY Modern 2 bdrm. apt.

Avail. April 1st. 5 appl., gas stove, granite counters, u/g prkg, ensuite. $1500/mo. Np/ns. (604)314-5223

Heat, hot water, & light included

Call 604-538-5337 White Rock

Hillcrest Villa

1371 Fir St W 2 Bedroom Corner Unit W $885/mo Non Smoking No pets W Adult oriented Heat & Hot water included

604.536.8428 WHITE ROCK immed., reno’d BACH suite. Clean, quiet, adult oriented bldg nr bus & shps.

NS/NP. Incl h/w heat, 1 yr lease $700. 778-836-0205 WHITE ROCK: Large 1 bdrm, sml balcony. Near amens & beach.

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WHITE ROCK large 2 bdrm, partial ocean view, avail immed. N/S. $880 incl heat/h.water. 604-951-8632.

WHITE ROCK:

MARTIN VILLAGE at 1589 Martin St.

Adult & Seniors Community

Recently renovated one bedrooms from $750 & up (avail. now) and two bedrooms from $1050 & up (avail July 1st).

Spacious, close to beach, shops, and buses.

Mike 604-535-7206

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: 2 bdrm reno’d rancher Large lot, 4 appl, 15x15’ workshop, April 1st. $1300/mo. 604-812-9249

S SURREY: House on acreage.

Call for info: (604)377-1967.

WHITE ROCK. Top floor, ocean view home, 2 bdrms, bright, very clean. Laundry & storage in bsmt.

N/S. N/P. $1250/mo. Avail. April 1.

Call 604-535-9866.

604-535-5309 to view www.porterealty.com WHITE ROCK, NEWLY RENO’D, 1 bdrm, incl. heat/h.wtr/cable $900.

Sorry N/P.Quiet bldg.604-538-8408 WHITE ROCK: Ocean view, nr pier, 1 & 2 bdrm apts. $795 & $1095/mo.

H/w & parking incl in rent. 1081 Martin St. Refs & lease req. n/s, n/p. Val (604)767-9429

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WHITE ROCK 1 Bdrm, 1 bath. Clean quiet bldg. Hardwood floors, large closets.

Includes heat & hot water.

Close to mall & services.

N/S, N/P. Adult Inspired Building.

(604)541-8857, 319-0615 WHITE ROCK. 2 bdrm walk out, 1 bath. Nr Mall. $1195 incl heat/hotwater, lam flrs. Senior oriented. ns/np.604-536-9565,778-385-9565 WHITE ROCK area: Spac 1 bdrm & den suite. Walk to malls, bus, rest; large patio. In-ste lndry. $1200/mo gas incl. N/P, N/S. 604-531-9457.

WHITE ROCK Brand new 1bdr condo, granite counters, w/d, s/s appls, gas fp,sec prk, ns/np.604-240-8571 WHITE ROCK - Casabella, 5 corners. Bachelor $700/mo. 15391 Buena Vista Ave. Small, quiet bldg.

2nd flr, walk-up. Hardwood floors.

Call 604-803-2005.

OCEAN VIEW! 33x125 building lot.

Presently OT 1 bedroom plus den that is rentable.

Quick possession possible.

Priced at $494,900.

Call John Wojnarowski

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3 bdrms + sunroom suite for rent. 1450 s.f. 5 appl’s, heat, h/w, gas incl’d, newly painted, insuite laundry. No smoking, No pets. $1450/mo.

Call Jennifer 778-881-3402 WHITE ROCK Russell Ave. Bachelor suite condo, inste laundry, h/wood & tile flooring, A/C, sec u/g pkng & storage. Avail immed. $850/mo incl hydro. 604-522-6204.

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 WHITE ROCK: Unobstructed view 1/Bdrm Condo on Marine Drive. $1300/mo. N/P, N/S. 604-377-1967.

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 437sq ft Office in Crescent Beach avail June 1. Upper Floor of Detached Coach House. $13.50/sq ft + $9.25/sq ft Triple Net + GST Washroom & Kitchenette, Priv Ent & Deck. call 604 538-1804 Wkdays

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HOMES FOR RENT

AVAIL. APRIL 1ST. - South Surrey / White Rock - 3 Bedroom Upper 1.5 bath home with large family room down. 5 Appliances. Quiet Neighborhood. N/S and N/P. 5 min walk to Mall and Transit $1600 per month. 604-536-9125 or jimmygee @shaw.ca to view.

CENTRALLY LOCATED in the quiet and safety of white rock, this newly renovated two bedroom, two bathroom home with its large backyard and play-ground provides ample space to raise a family. Proximity to schools, shopping center, regional and public transportation, beach, parks, many afterschool and evening activities, make this home the perfect choice for the young professional family.

NP, NS, $1450/month - (604) 689-0155 OCEAN PARK - fully reno’d 3bdrm, 3 full bath, 2200 sq ft . Granite & SS in kitchen, HW flrs, 2 gas FP. Premium location on quiet street. Peeka-boo ocean view.

Fully fncd b.yard. Single garage. N/S. Pets negot. $2600+ util. 604-535-3544

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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.

LANGLEY 1360 sf. 2nd floor office.

Washroom, kitchenette, parking.

Newly redecorated. $1400/mo.

604-534-6221 WHITE ROCK, Central, 1,295 sq/ft, street front. $2,000 net inclds heat & u/g prkg. Call (604)996-9887.

WHITE ROCK convenient location 978 s/f, street & rear entrys. Suit prof. office/retail etc. 604-536-9720

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ROOM & BOARD

1 lge master bdrm w/shower enste, nr Semiahmoo High & mall Utils, cbl net & mini frdge incl Room $500; Room&Board $650. 604-538-2533

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION RESP. PERSON to share large house, furnished bdrm, sunny yard. $400/mo cable & util incl. 2 blks to bus & shops, (778)294-0743 S.SURREY Priv room w/en-ste in newer home, nice view nr shops & bus, ns/np. $700 incld utils. 604531-8147 eve/wkends.

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SUITES, LOWER

GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS 2 bdrm., 1300sf., grnd. floor, utils. incl. no cable. Close to Walmart. N/P. $1000 mo. April 1. 604-290-8397 OCEAN PARK at entry of 1001 steps & beach, 2 bdrm, 1 bth, 1200 sf. $1200/mo with hydro, h.w. & cable incl. N/P, N/S. 604-535-3557 SOUTH SURREY- 2 bdrm bsmt suite in quiet cds, of newer homes, insuite ldry, d/w, incl. hydro. Avail March 15 or April 1. N/S, N/P. $1000/mo. (604)617-4944 S SURREY: 5 min walk to Choices: 2 yr old exec hse, 1/bdrm, priv ent, own W/D, utils incld; full cbl, w/l int, alrm set-up. N/S. Beauty! Suits 1. $925/mo. 604-418-1656. April 1.

S. SURREY: Cozy, new 1 bdrm ste.

F/S, W/D. $795/mo incl utils/basic cable. May 15th. (604)542-9664.

SUITES, LOWER

SURREY Royal Heights-Brand new 2 bdrm. 1 bath, in suite lndry. N/P N/S, Now. $950/mo. 604-329-9233 TSAWWASSEN - lrg. 1 bdrm. gas f/p, quiet hm. n/p, n/s, 5-appli. refs. req. $875* alarmed unit & utils. incls. Avail. April 1 (604)943-6413 WHITE ROCK 1164 ELM ST. 1 bdrm. suite, single, quiet person, heat, h/w and ldry incl. N/S N/P. $725 mo. 604-538-1630 WHITE ROCK: 1/Bdrm, 1/bath ste.

Lovely & bright; big kitchen, W/D, prkg, newer house. Walk to beach & shops. N/S, N/P. $900/mo+ utils.

Please call: 604-613-5998.

WHITE ROCK, 1 bdrm, grnd lvl, F/P, indep. heat, priv yrd, shrd lndry, bright, quiet, NS/NP. Suit single prof. Refs. $800. (604)612-7287 WHITE ROCK: 1 Bdrm + sunroom, liv/rm & din area, gas f/p, kitchen, bthrm w/shower, W/D, cvrd deck, pri entry. Utils incl. N/S, N/P. Avail immed. $950/mo. (604)531-6248 WHITE ROCK, East. Nr new, lge 2 bdrm., 4 appl, utils incl, N/S, N/P. $1200/mo. 604-531-2491 WHITE ROCK EASTSIDE, 3 blocks to beach, garden lvl. 1 bdrm.

Sunroom & den, share w/d, priv. ent., N/S N/P. April 1. $875 mo. + 1/3 utils. 604-531-2677 WHITE ROCK. Open plan 1 bdrm ste. 1 blk to beach. Lndry, 4 appls, prkg, internet. Avail immed. NS/NP. $850 incl utils. 604-536-5303.

WHITE ROCK walk to beach, 1500 s/f 3 BD 1 BA (newer hse), inste lndry, sep entry, heated flrs. Pet OK N/S. May 1, $1500/mo incls utils.

Dan Walker, Remax 604-541-4888 WHITE ROCK West. Bachelor suite. 5 minutes to beach. $695/mo incl utils & shared laundry. Parking.

Ns/np. Avail now. 604-536-1522.

W.ROCK nr beach Nice 1 or 2 bdrm 800sf sep ent, inste ldry. NS/NP Avail now $950 604-230-9116

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GST incl $889,900.

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SUITES, UPPER

LANGLEY 200/72: 4 yr old 3 bdrm upper. Clean, deck, dbl gar. Ns/np.

Immed. $1700+2/3 ut 604-209-5675 S. SURREY/WHITE ROCK 1 bdrm, approx 800 s/f, bright, clean. NS NP, avail now $800. 604-835-6000 WHITE ROCK - 15592 Columbia Ave. Avail. April 1. 1100 sf main flr 2 bdrm suite, close to beach, all appliances. $950/mo + utils. n/s. n/p.

(604)779-8579 WHITE ROCK. Exec 3 bdrm upper ste, 2 bath, jacuzzi, games rm or office, new kitchen, 5 appls, new paint, gas f/p, covered deck, quiet area. np/ns. Avail April 1. $1600/mo + utils. 604-536-5786 White Rock- Full ocean view, Drive by 15257 Victoria Ave. Upper flr of house. Lane prking. Shrd Lndry. Lrg 1 bdrm. April 1st. $950 + utils. n/s, no dogs. Sharon (604)240-9809 WHITE ROCK, Marine Dr. upper lvl 2 bdrm, ocean view ste, newly reno’d. Avail Apr 1st. $1400/mo + utils. N/S. Call Joe @ 604-710-9477 WHITE ROCK, Vidal St/Thrift Ave. 3 bdrm, main flr, 1.5 baths, dbl gar, 5 appls, cls. schls/amens, $1800 + utils. Immed. Phone 604-721-2013.

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SENIOR Couple n/s, no pets. seeks Short Term Furnished 1-2 bdrm private suite/apt. April/May 2-3 mo. Flexible. (778)246-1225

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CARS - DOMESTIC

1990 CHRYSLER DYNASTY. Very good condition, well maint, AirCared. Auto, 4 dr, 6 cyl, 208K. $1200 obo. 604-535-2450 1990 DODGE SPIRIT ES clean, good mechanical cond. Estate sale $1100. 604-536-4058 1994 FORD TAURUS Wagon, 4 dr, 122,000 kms, V6, auto, airc’d, very clean. $1995. OBO. (604)534-0923 1994 Olds Delta, orig. 69,900 + kms, elderly owner. Mint. 6 cyl auto. $2850 / FIRM (778)246-1225 1995 FORD ESCORT LX, wagon, 182 k, fully loaded, mint, looks & drives great. $1100. 778-893-4866.

1997 DODGE NEON: 4/cyl, exc cond, AirCared, 174K kms. $1,500. obo. 604-590-1279, 604-828-9496.

2002 CHEVY MALIBU - 4 dr. V-6, Air, Tilt, Cruise, p/w, pdl, C/D, exc. cond. $2950 Langley 604-514-4849 2003 CHEVY IMPALA - V-6, air, tilt, cruise, pdl, pw, c/d, senior driven, like new, $3950 Sry. 604.590.1661 2003 SEBRING, Silver, p/w, p/l, a/c, 137,000kms, 4 dr. $4500 Call Bob 604-856-1197

2003 NISSAN MURANO SL, black, 132,000k, orig. owner, no accid. exc cond. $15,500. 604-516-9227 2005 NISSAN PATHFINDER SE V-6, p/w, pdl, alloys, auto, $17,200 mint. local, must see!(604)328-1883 2006 INFINITY FX35. White / tan interior. 70,000 kms. 2nd owner.

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TRUCKS & VANS

1995 Ford Windstar, auto, all power, new tires, 2yr aircare, 1 owner, no accid. $1200. 604-908-6757 1998 FORD ECONO VAN: 14L turbo, diesel, ideal for deliveries, 221K chrome flrg. $8200. (778)628-4846.

1998 WINDSTAR-7pass, white, senior owned. 150K. Looks & runs good. $1650/ FIRM (778)246-1225 2000 Toyota Tundra 4x4, 4dr auto, loaded, AirCared, 280K hi-way kms.

Mint. $6800.obo. (604)812-1278.

2005 FORD FREESTAR. 4.2, V6, air condition, cruise, pdl, pw, seats seven, excellent condition in and out. $5,500 obo. 604-836-0572.

2005 GMC DENALI - V-8, loaded, blk. on blk. local, leather, DVD, C/D, 20” alloys, $16,900 (604)328-1883 2007 FORD E250 CARGO VAN PW, PDL, running boards, bulk head partition, 9,700kms, local, no accident $18,995 / (604)328-1883

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2001 Jetta TDI diesel, 4 dr, lthr seats, ac, cd/tape player, sunroof, pw, pl. 160K. $7800. 778-549-1239.

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I have been a consistent advertiser with the Peace Arch News since opening my Canadian Tire store in 2000. Over those 10 years, I have participated in many advertising features and they have always helped drive business to my store.

I opened my business, Sea Orchid Boutique at Five Corners in White Rock year and a half ago, and had limited knowledge of marketing and ad design

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This well-read community newspaper produces value for my advertising dollars.

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I look forward to a long and successful working relationship with the Peace Arch News, “ the voice of the Semiahmoo Peninsula”.

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When I moved here over 20 years ago, I was delighted to see the Peace Arch News delivered free to my door. It was an incredibly useful link to my new community and I used it regularly to connect to the services I needed. The Peace Arch News contains the kind of personally important information that isn’t readily available otherwise – all in one publication. Over the years, it has continued to be a mainstay for remaining in touch with what’s going on with local shops, neighborhood activities and municipal affairs.

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