South Surrey White Rock January 23 2014

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‘Don’t let it be your Julie’ EXCLUSIVE: Despite intense feelings of terror and anger, Julie Paskall’s sister-in-law Joan Ross says embattled residents of Newton need to find the courage and take back their personal power EMAIL YOUR LETTERS WITH Amy Reid

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he senseless murder of 53-year-old Julie Paskall rocked the community of Newton, and beyond, but Paskall’s sister-in-law hopes the tragedy can be a catalyst for positive change – change, she hopes, that comes from the people. “I think that people need to take back their power, their own personal power, and that will help them take back their community,” said Joan Ross, who is married to Paskall’s only sibling. Paskall was beaten in what police believe was an attempted robbery on Dec. 29 while picking up her son from the Newton Arena. She died in hospital days later. Paskall is survived by her husband Al, their 16-yearold son and two adult daughters. “We can’t take back Julie’s death, but we can take back the meaningless nature of her death,” Ross said. “I’d really like to empower people on a personal level, on an individual level. And every person has something, they have something that they can give.” Ross said she sees the community is energized, and she hopes that energy goes in a positive direction. “You can’t destroy energy, you can only redirect it. So, yes, they’re having meetings for safety and all sorts of things, but I

Joan Ross holds a photo of her sister-in-law Julie Paskall at the Now’s office in Newton on Tuesday afternoon. (Photo: KEVIN HILL) “She probably never saw herself as having a whole lot of talents, or worth for that matter, and she was a very quiet, unassuming person. She didn’t need a lot of accolades, but she had strong opinions and she would voice them if you asked her. She was no doormat to anybody.” While Ross is pleased to see the community taking Paskall’s death personally, she also sees feelings of fear and

think that people really need to start with themselves. Start in their own backyard, on a real personal level. How can I make myself a better person? By making yourself a better person, you’re going to strengthen your community. And Julie was all about that.” Despite being considered a hero by some in the community, Ross said Paskall likely never thought of herself as anyone of importance.

helplessness developing in the community. “Don’t let it terrify you like it’s terrifying me now,” she said, tears streaming down her face. “It’s hard for me to let my family out the door. And I do it, and it takes every ounce of courage I have to not barricade myself. And I have to find the courage to go back out in my community.” see ‘DON’T POINT’ › page 3

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