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The death of a well-known homeless man from White Rock has his sister wondering why provincial policy kept her away from his side during his final days. Ryan Ashe, who became something of a fixture in the White Rock area, died early last week from what is believed to have been lung cancer. Ashe reportedly passed away at the Surrey Hospice after being transferred from Peace Arch Hospital. However, his sister, Orphee Martin, is still trying to piece together what exactly happened to her brother, and why she was turned away from the hospital after hearing rumours that he had been admitted with lung cancer. “I had phoned up Peace Arch because somebody had said they saw him there and I was told there was no record of him there,” she said. “Well he was there, but that’s the response the province is told to tell everybody.” According to Martin, because her brother was under the care of the province after being taken off the streets last fall, nobody was allowed information regarding his whereabouts or condition if they were not named as next of kin. “When you’re under the care of the government, they don’t give information to anyone,” said Martin. “Once he came under the health ministry’s care, he became invisible. So all the people that may have wanted to visit him — and I certainly did — weren’t able to because we were told he wasn’t there.” Now, Martin is calling on the province to change its policy in order to make it easier for family members to find out about loved

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Ryan Ashe, seen here in a photo taken several years ago, was a fixture on the streets of White Rock until his death from what is believed to be lung cancer. (Photo: JACOB ZINN) ones before it’s too late. At Fraser Health, the authority responsible for much of the province’s health care, spokesperson Erin Labbe said she was unable to comment on the specifics of the case due to privacy and confidentiality regulations. “Specific patient information can only be released to authorized individuals, such as health-care providers and next of kin,” said Labbe. “If an individual is admitted to a hospital within the Fraser Health Authority, Fraser Health can confirm the patient’s admission and location to people who phone and ask about them by name. However, some individuals specifically request that this information not be released. In this case, Fraser Health will not disclose any

information about the patient.” But Martin said her brother had suffered from mental illness following a car accident nearly 20 years ago, and wondered how the ministry determined who the next of kin would be in those situations. “They should have asked some deeper questions because is it really right to be telling people who are phoning hospitals to see if a family member is there to tell them there’s no record of that person there?” asked Martin. Finally, Martin said she’d like to thank the community for accepting her brother as one of their own and making his final years enjoyable, despite his being homeless. cpoon@thenownewspaper.com

After two years, the City of Surrey is still in talks with the province over the terms of a lease agreement that is supposed to help offset the construction costs of the new city hall. In 2011, the B.C. government was arranging to lease part of Surrey’s old city hall for $37 million. The lease – paired with a $10-million contingency fund – was originally going to drop the new hall’s cost to taxpayers from $97 million to $50 million. According to city solicitor Craig MacFarlane, nothing has been finalized, but he stressed that the provincial government is “definitely interested” in the facility. “The negotiations with the province are ongoing on the lease,” he said. “We’ve got an offer sitting here – I’m looking at it right now.” In September 2010, the city borrowed $97 million from the Municipal Finance Authority to cover the cost of the new city hall. The construction itself is estimated at $87 million, with the contingency fund to be used only if necessary for any unforeseen expenses, leaving a $50-million price tag for Surreyites if a $37-million deal is made. MacFarlane would not confirm if the current offer is still at the $37-million mark as the discussions are confidential, see PROVINCE › page A3

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Isla Pouliot, 10, gets a closer look at the plants grown at God’s Little Acre. (Photo: KEVIN HILL) a hundred people helping. That was a dream, and here I was, standing there, looking at the entire farm already seeded, and at one time there must’ve been over 450 people here,” he said. “I told people, this farm is just as much yours now as it is mine.” Singh was excited when a Sikh temple in New Westminster offered to bring lunch for volunteers Saturday. “That was the first time that people in the Indian community – in my community – got involved in the farm,” Singh said. Sukhpreet Singh with the Sikh Temple Sukhsagar said he saw a message from Coun. Barinder Rasode on social media, asking if anyone was able to bring lunch to the volunteers the following day. “We wanted to help energize the volunteers and contribute in that way,” Sukhpreet said. “Farming isn’t easy.”

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but said the province is pursuing a lease of the single-storey portion of the city hall – which he estimated is about 44,000 square feet – for general office purposes. Colliers International currently

The temple has been a long-time supporter of Guru Nanak’s free kitchen. While volunteers are picking produce next Saturday, there will be a bit of a party going on. One or two stages will be set up to provide live music, there will be wagon rides and the temple will be bringing food again. There will be “power hours” throughout the day, where volunteers will be encouraged to pick as many potatoes as they can in an hour. The goal is to pick 40,000 pounds. Initially, volunteers were asked to come to the farm Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to dark, and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Those times still stand, but now, people who have already contributed can come anytime. Volunteers are asked to text message (instead of call) a day in advance, to 604-375-1172, or email jassingh65@ hotmail.com.

also has a listing for another city hall building – with more than 21,000 square feet – for which the city is also looking for a lessee. “The listing is for the newest building addition, the three-storey building,” said MacFarlane. “We’re negotiating a listing for the other

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Nearly 600 people turned out to God’s Little Acre farm Saturday to help pick produce grown for local food banks and charities. Without the community’s help, the produce would have likely gone bad before it was harvested. “I was totally floored. I couldn’t have even dreamt of having it work out this good,” farm operator Jas Singh said Monday. In recent weeks, Singh has publicly urged residents to volunteer to help pick the produce before it spoils. Roughly 580 people harvested 18,000 pounds of squash Saturday – and weeded the entire farm. “I had to sit in the fields for an hour and try and absorb it all in. It’s kind of like, you’re building a house and some people show up to help get it done, but they also do the lawn,” Singh said. “I was thinking maybe the volunteers would get half the farm done. Not only did we get the entire farm done, they put crop cover on one acre. I was just blown away.” Singh started God’s Little Acre three years ago and grew 62,000 pounds of potatoes on three acres of land, all donated to those in need. Fast forward to the present and he’s expecting 265,000 pounds of vegetables from the 34 acres he’s farmed. The bounty includes carrots, red potatoes, green beans, mixed squash and cucumber. Singh said his dream for the farm came true this weekend. “I remember the first year I came here and you kind of daydream about what could be. I remember thinking that within a couple years, maybe three or four years, I envisioned the whole farm being seeded and I envisioned maybe

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Surrey Coun. Judy Villeneuve said it’s “absurd” that cash-paying bus passengers won’t be able to use their transfers on SkyTrain under TransLink’s new Compass Card system. TransLink says it would cost $25 million to retrofit the fare boxes on all Coast Mountain buses. Villeneuve said that reasoning is not good enough. “If they need a bus, some people are going to continue to use cash. I always use cash,” she said. Transportation was identified in Surrey’s Poverty Reduction Plan as an area that needs to be addressed to lift people above the poverty line, Villeneuve said. “This is just another burden on them,” she said. TransLink defended its decision, saying that users can purchase a Compass Card to avoid having to pay twice. Villeneuve is not satisfied with the defense. “Many people who are really needing to use that transportation are people that are

low income, and they should be able to buy a ticket on a bus and use it as a transfer.” She expects the system will lose ridership. “People move here because the housing is a bit more affordable but their transportation costs are higher now, as it is... Many people are working one or two jobs, and they’re often minimum wage jobs, to try and support their family. This is just one more burden on them.” Villeneuve said tourism could also be affected: People coming to visit who pay cash on a bus and get to a SkyTrain may find themselves confused and upset when they realize they have to pay a second time. “I think it’s going to affect tourism. I think it makes the system look very poor.” Villeneuve wants TransLink to address the issue. “From what I hear, I’m really dissatisfied,” she said. “They need to make an adjustment there.” Surrey Coun. Tom Gill also said TransLink should rethink its decision. He said this is an example of how disconnected it is from its users. “At the end of the day, it’s a big slap in the face for those folks that live south of the Fraser,” Gill said.

Many people who are really needing to use that transportation are people that are low income, and they should be able to buy a ticket on a bus and use it as a transfer. Delta Mayor Lois Jackson said she yet again finds herself disappointed with TransLink. “Sometimes I certainly wonder if common sense has died,” Jackson said. She said she’s disappointed that it seems people are being penalized. “Maybe there’s something that’s going to come out that we’re not aware of at the moment, but I think there has to be a simpler way of dealing with this that people will feed good about.” Jackson said she is discouraged when it comes to TransLink and its decisions. “I’m not a brainiac, but surely there’s a better way, a better sense way, a more efficient

way of handling these things that keep popping up,” she said. Jackson would like to see major companies come to this side of the Fraser River so local residents aren’t forced to commute. “Then we won’t have to put up with all this baloney they’re trying to feed us,” she said. Jackson would like to see TransLink decisions handed over to the mayors to make. A petition has been launched on change. org against TransLink’s decision regarding cash-purchased bus transfers and as of early afternoon Monday, it had over 4,600 supporters. The Compass Card is a reloadable, electronic fare card that will work everywhere on transit in Metro Vancouver. It is expected to arrive late this year and TransLink says there will be an extended transition period. Derek Zabel, TransLink spokesman, said the majority of transit users already use pre-paid media, and estimates about 6,000 passengers will likely be affected by the change. TransLink also recently announced that it will be axing its employee pass program, FareSaver tickets, as well as free travel for family members of monthly pass holders on Sunday and holidays as of 2014.

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Fatal hit-and-run in Surrey believed to be targeted One person is dead and another is in custody following a Saturday morning hitand-run that police believe was targeted. According to homicide investigators, Surrey RCMP received a call just after midnight Saturday that a man had been struck by a vehicle near the Royal Canadian Legion at 106th Avenue and 135A Street in Whalley. When crews arrived they found a 40-year-old Surrey man suffering from serious life-threatening injuries. The man

was rushed to hospital but died en route. Witnesses at the scene revealed that the incident might have been targeted, with the driver allegedly aiming for the victim and several other people who were narrowly missed. Police later arrested a 32-year-old male believed to be involved in the incident, and a vehicle has been seized. No charges have been laid as of yet. “We want to thank those people who have already come forward and assisted in

identifying the driver, leading to his quick arrest,” said Sgt. Adam MacIntosh of IHIT. “We know there were a lot of other people who saw what happened and we want to encourage these people to come forward with their information.” Anyone with information is asked to contact IHIT by calling 1-877-551-4448 or by emailing ihittipline@rcmp-grc.gc.ca. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or

submit an online tip at solvecrime.ca. Surrey RCMP are also looking for information about a second hit-and-run that took place nearby at the same time. According to police, a man was struck while crossing 107A Avenue on King George Boulevard just after midnight Saturday. Police in the area quickly attended the scene and the man was later taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Christopher Poon

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A 21-year-old Vancouver man is dead following a double stabbing early Friday morning in Guildford. At around 1 a.m. Friday, Surrey RCMP received a call regarding a fight at the intersection of 154th Street and 100th Avenue. When police arrived, they found two men suffering from stab wounds. One, 21year-old Kyle Yellowbird of Vancouver, later died from his injuries while the other, aged 17, remains in stable condition. According to police, Yellowbird was part of a group that had been drinking at a nearby lake. Afterward, the group was crossing the street when a Honda Civic sped past, nearly hitting them. As the car passed, the 17-year-old allegedly kicked the vehicle, prompting the driver to get out. In the ensuing fight, Yellowbird and the 17-yearold were allegedly stabbed. “We do have a person of interest, but nobody has been arrested,” said Sgt. Adam MacIntosh of IHIT. The death marks Surrey’s 15th murder of the year and pushes the city’s tally past last year’s total count of 14 homicides. Anyone with information is asked to contact IHIT by calling 1-877-5514448 or by emailing ihittipline@rcmp-grc.gc.ca. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit an online tip at solvecrime.ca.

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She wrote that her husband, Robert David Brown, had been admitted to the Irene Thomas Hospice in Ladner, an end-of-life care facility. Brown had advanced stage melanoma, a type of skin cancer. Bishop said he was diagnosed with cancer in 2009 and had a successful operation. “So we decided, we’re going to celebrate now (and go on a cruise),” she said, referring to the photo of the two of them on the cruise. Unfortunately, Brown’s health took a turn for the worse and he passed away peacefully on Aug. 13 at the age of 59. He was a sales manager for steel companies and was an avid

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Delta Coun. Sylvia Bishop will be taking a leave from her council duties until September to grieve for her husband, who passed away last week. “I expect I will be back at my duties in September, taking the balance of August to grieve,” Bishop told the Now. Council granted Bishop an official leave of absence at an Aug. 12 regular meeting. A leave of absence permits a council member to be absent from regular council meetings, committee meetings and all other municipal meetings for the time required – in Bishop’s case, to deal with her loss. She will miss just one regular council meeting on Aug. 26 and one Delta council/Delta board of education liaison committee meeting on Aug. 23. There are no financial implications and “no rescheduling of duties is required,” said Bishop. Earlier this month, Bishop wrote a letter to the editor to explain her absence from a July 29 regular council meeting.

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overnments like to try to bury bad news announcements, and using a Friday in the dog days of summer is usually a good time to try it. And that’s what the B.C. Liberal government did last week with a bolt from the blue announcement that it was ending its decadelong fight with the state of California and electrical utilities there over whether BC Hydro acted legally when it sold power to the state in 2000 and 2001. It’s been a fascinating story since it first unfolded and the sudden end to it leaves a lot of questions unanswered. The way it has ended has also cost British Columbia a lot of money. The out-of-court settlement cost BC Hydro $750 million (about $477 million in unpaid bills and $273 million as an actual

payment). Considering the government’s fierce insistence for years that it would never back down because nothing illegal occurred, it’s extraordinary it is actually writing a cheque to the Americans (rather than walking away from unpaid debts). The saga began in the winter of 2000-01, as California experienced an energy crisis brought on by a number of factors: a poorly-conceived deregulation plan, aging energy generation and distribution facilities used by utility companies in the state, and an explosion in energy demands (it was an unusually cold winter). Quite simply, California couldn’t generate enough electricity on its own to keep up with demand and so was forced to look outside the state for help. Rolling electrical blackouts were literally keeping the lights off, as well as the heat, in California homes. One of the energy companies California officials called was BC Hydro, which sells surplus electricity it generates

through its export subsidiary, Powerex. At the time, I interviewed the energy traders responsible for selling the power to California. They use a complex system that requires them to ensure that B.C. energy demands are met before they start moving power outside the province. They also are acutely aware of the price of electricity at any given moment. It is traded on an open “spot” market and the price can vary at different times of day. In this situation, because California was in such a desperate and precarious situation, the price on that open market had skyrocketed and that meant BC Hydro, through Powerex, made a lot of money selling its power to the state (roughly about $1 billion). At the time, BC Hydro

was viewed as a saviour by California for literally keeping the lights on in the state. In fact, the energy traders I talked to recalled how thankful their counterparts in the state had been over the phone. However, within months, the Americans’ view had dimmed considerably, as they began to suspect they had been “played” by an energy market that had been manipulated by outside interests, including Powerex. The company was accused, in a lawsuit, of engaging in a lot of “Enron-like games” that effectively and illegally fixed energy prices through manipulation and deceitfulness. Enron, the notorious phony energy company, used schemes colourfully called Fat Boy, Death Star and Ricochet. Enron would mislead

California’s power grid operators on how much power was needed, in order to increase scarcity and boost prices, and then sell at the artificially high rate. It also created false “congestion” on the grid, and then charged huge prices to relieve it. Powerex was accused of being part of these schemes, although the company has strongly denied the allegations. It argued it was playing by all the rules and had simply taken advantage of the looseness of those rules. Energy Minister Bill Bennett has argued that throwing in the towel in this fight fends off what could have been an even more expensive outcome (more than $3 billion) if U.S. courts had ultimately ruled against Powerex. He may be right, but his predecessors in that

portfolio (most recently Rich Coleman) had adamantly maintained there was not a shred of evidence to implicate Powerex in any wrongdoing. So what’s changed? No real explanation has been provided, other than the claim that Powerex wants to “move forward and enhance (its) relationship with California” for future energy sales. But it is a bitter and expensive pill to swallow, particularly since B.C.’s energy helped the state at such a critical time. If California ever goes through another such energy crisis, perhaps Powerex may think twice before picking up the phone when the Americans come calling. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC Keith.Baldrey@globalnews.ca

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Thank you for feel-good story about farm The Editor, Re: “Harvest will spoil without helping hands,” the Now, Aug. 13. I would just like to say I really enjoyed finally reading a feel-good news article, (which also ran in the Saturday Vancouver Sun). Nice article, Amy. Tony Septav, Nanaimo

the buses will leave people behind both in the morning commute out of Fraser Heights and in the afternoon, back into Fraser Heights. Yes, the bus ridership is unidirectional most of the time, but it would be hard to switch the big buses for the community buses at either end of the route as the buses usually carry a heavy load in one of the two directions they travel. As for noise, the buses pass by quickly and are no louder than many other vehicles on the roads. Cathy Moore, Surrey

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Gov’t treats veterans and others badly The Editor, At the end of July, the Harper government unveiled a travelling tribute (see http:// ca.news.yahoo.com/memorial-canadiansamericans-killed-afghan-war-tour-country142408096.html) to the men and women who lost their lives in Afghanistan – the memorial, however, rings hollow when one looks at the unjust and immoral way the current federal administration is treating Canadian Forces veterans.

Disabled veterans had to file a classaction lawsuit against Ottawa to stop it from clawing back a portion of their monthly Veterans Affairs disability pension. The courts sided with the pensioners – the government had to replace the funds. Many families of “in-need veterans” who die are denied the money required to pay for their burial. Harper’s very selective austerity program has turned down 67 per cent of the applications for support for such burial costs. Veteran’s affairs aside, we have gross inequities, underfunding and poor policies in health-care delivery in Canada, affecting all of us. However, in the face of such bad policies (from any and all government departments), we need to be careful who we are inclined to quickly blame. I am not a Harper supporter. However, we live in a time of many uncertainties. As a consequence, folk move to the economic, social and political “right” adopting a small “c” conservative value system that serves those whose life focus is “I – me – and myself.” In the midst of such a muddy puddle, folk will not expend energy to challenge injustices that do not directly and immediately impact their personal lives. It is possible that that right-of-centre parties both federally and provincially will continue to be re-elected. That just occurred in B.C. I am a retired registered nurse, and a former lieutenant in the Canadian Forces Medical Reserve. I am sorry for the gloomy outlook I share – but rather than blaming political party leaders, we need to accept that it is the collective apathy, ignorance and self-serving attitudes of Mr. and Ms. Public that is at the root cause of unjust and inequitable public policy. Don’t misunderstand. I am not saying to quit fighting bad policies. Just realize who the real enemy is. To quote the cartoon character Pogo: “We have met the enemy... and he is us.” Bruce Holvick, Delta

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The Editor, Re: “A bus full of rotten tomatoes to TransLink for its decision to run intrusive, noisy large buses through Fraser Heights’ small streets, 16 hours per day. Most of these buses carry less than the capacity of our former small ‘community buses.’ This is a waste of money and an assault on our senses!” the Now Roses and Rotten Tomatoes, Aug. 8, and “TransLink gets credit while lowly subsidize,” the Now letters, July 30. There have been comments published in the Now newspaper that said most of the buses servicing Fraser Heights were old and empty. Yes, many buses are “old” but then, age is just a number if they are well maintained. Not knowing where on the Fraser Heights bus route the writer of this comment lives, he/she may not know the majority of people get off and on the buses within the first or last few stops in Fraser Heights, so the buses would have few people until they loop around to pick up those leaving Fraser Heights. The buses are full with standees in the mornings heading out of Fraser Heights (even during the summer) and packed with standees in the afternoons, heading into Fraser Heights. Passengers waiting at Guildford in the afternoon are often passed by the buses leaving Surrey Central as they are too full to let on passengers in Guildford. With the expansion of Guildford Town Centre, many of the Fraser Heights youth may be working there and could end up waiting more than one hour to get on a bus at Guildford. On weekends, the small community buses are frequently full leaving Fraser Heights in the morning and full leaving Surrey Central from noon onward. Riders may be left behind because standees are forbidden by most drivers, so those passengers have to wait yet another 30 minutes for the next bus at Surrey Central. With school starting in a few weeks, the ridership will increase tremendously and

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Tuesday, September 3, 2013 is Opening Day Below is important information about opening day class times (and dates, if different from above) for Surrey School District students. Please note there is no busing available for special education classes on opening day.

On Tuesday, September 3, over 70,000 students in Surrey and White Rock will be returning to school. The Surrey School District welcomes all students and wishes you the very best for the year ahead. ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Elementary schools are staffed beginning August 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for registrations or questions. School locations and phone numbers are available on our website at surreyschools.ca under “K-12 Schools”. Kindergarten - All schools provide gradual entry for kindergarten students. Please conﬁrm starting dates and times with your school. All kindergarten children will be in regular, full attendance by Wednesday, September 11, 2013. Grade 1 to Grade 7 - All Grade 1-7 classes begin at 10:00 a.m. on September 3, 2013. Classes will be dismissed early. It is important to conﬁrm dismissal time with your school.

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Johnston Heights: Grade 8 report at 10:00 a.m. Grades 9, 10, 11 & 12 report at 10:30 a.m. LEARNING CENTRES Opening class times and dates vary. Registration begins August 26, 2013. Please contact the Learning Centre nearest you: City Central 13104 - 109 Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604-590-4658 Cloverdale 5741 - 176 Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604-574-3615 Guildford 10215 - 152A Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604-951-9553 North Surrey #109, 13479 - 77 Avenue . . . . . . . 778-578-7707 South Surrey/White Rock #13, 2320 King George Blvd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604-536-0550

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Lord Tweedsmuir: Grade 8 report at 12:30 p.m. Grades 9, 10, 11 & 12 report at 11:00 a.m. North Surrey:

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Panorama Ridge:

Grade 8 report at 8:30 a.m. Grade 9 report at 9:15 a.m. Grade 10 report at 10:00 a.m. Grade 11 report at 10:45 a.m. Grade 12 report at 11:30 a.m. Note: School photos taken same day.

Princess Margaret: Grade 8 report at 9:00 a.m. Grades 9, 10, 11 & 12 report at 10:30 a.m. Queen Elizabeth:

Grade 8 report at 11:00 a.m. to noon. Grades 9, 10, 11 & 12 report at 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Semiahmoo:

Grade 8 report at 9:15 a.m. Grades 9, 10, & 11 report at 10:30 a.m. Grade 12 report at 10:45 a.m.

Sullivan Heights:

Grade 8 report at 9:00 a.m. Grade 9 report at 9:30 a.m. Grade 10 report at 10:00 a.m. Grade 11 report at 10:30 a.m. Grade 12 report at 11:00 a.m. Note: School photos taken same day.

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SCHOOL REGISTRATION INFORMATION For a student new to the district, please bring documentation to verify age, residency, citizenship (for the student and a parent) and proof of guardianship for the parent. More details about registration documentation are available at surreyschools.ca English language assistance: The Surrey School District English Language Learner Welcome Centre provides registration assistance and placement assessments for new Canadians who are English language learners. Welcome Centre staff members speak more than 25 languages and provide information about the B.C. education system, Surrey schools & community services. Contact the Welcome Centre at 604-543-3060. Elementary schools: Register at the school from Monday, August 26 to Friday, August 30, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Secondary schools: Register at the school from Monday, August 19 to Friday, August 30, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Surrey Connect: A Distributed Learning School: K-9 registration begins August 19 (in person: 8555 - 142A Street. Call for appt. 604-595-8505). Support classes for Grades 8 & 9 open September 5, 9 a.m. Grades 10-12 and Adults (14033 – 92 Avenue) may register online anytime. Visit our website at www.surreyconnect.sd36.bc.ca to complete an online application form. Full-time registrants are required to arrange a counsellor’s appointment (604-592-4263 or 1-888-492-4263) between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

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‘Dance for Good’ at seniors’ facility An interactive performance by Shiamak Bollywood Dance Team entertained people at Seniors Come Share Society in South Surrey on Saturday afternoon. The acclaimed dance company brings its “Dance for Good” program to similar places across the region. “The dance team was able to bring smiles to the faces of our seniors and caregivers, and even had them dancing along,” noted Sean Bindra, who organized the event for Seniors Come Share Society. The society is described as “an organization that assists seniors in building new connections, revitalizing the lives of isolated seniors, offering dignity to isolated seniors and easing the burden of the caregiver.”

ABOVE: Saurabh Sethi of Shiamak Bollywood Dance Team snares a surprised Lydia Hall from the audience to join them in dance; BELOW: Safeeya Pirani (right) of the Shiamak Bollywood Dance Team gets the audience involved; RIGHT: A post-show bow from the dance team; BELOW RIGHT: Interactive dance lessons for those at the facility.

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White Spot thanks you! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to support White Spot’s 6th annual Pirate Pak Day on August 14th. You helped raise $65,916 for the Zajac Ranch for Children, a B.C. charity dedicated to giving children and young adults with life-threatening illnesses and chronic disabilities a chance to enjoy an extraordinary summer camp experience. See you next year!

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On Aug. 10, Rayne and 17 of her friends put on two shows in the carport of her home in the Sunshine Hills area of North Delta. The play, titled Just Another Fairytale, is an original debut work by Rayne. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We must have had close to 45 people for the first show,â&#x20AC;? Inkster said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And in the front row a bunch of little 8- and 9-year-old brothers, and they open the curtain and all these people are staring at themâ&#x20AC;Śthey forgot some

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Family raises $90k New post in Ottawa for MP Sims in honour of mom A Surrey family has raised more than $90,000 in honour of their mother, Sarabjit Gill, who died of endometrial cancer. The Sarabjit Gill Memorial Fund was set up more than two years ago by her daughters – Mandeep, Jag and Manpreet Gill – to raise funds for research at the B.C. Cancer Agency. By the time she was diagnosed with endometrial cancer, which begins in the uterus, Sarabjit’s cancer was so aggressive and so far spread that her treatment options were limited. “We hope that our gift will help researchers to further understand this disease so that no family has to suffer the untimely loss of a loved one,” said Mandeep. “We also wanted to do something that embodies our mother’s kindness, so the decision to support a research initiative that brings hope to others came naturally.” The focus of the fundraising is to advance research to improve the diagnosis and treatment of endometrial cancer, the fourth most common cancer among Canadian women. This particular type of cancer has been understudied in the past. “Currently, clinicians are often unable to tell their patients if their disease has been definitively cured by surgery or if they will need further treatment,” said Dr. Jessica McAlpine, a

gynecological oncologist and translational researcher at the B.C. Cancer Agency who is heading a research study focused on endometrial carcinoma. “With the support of the Gill family, we will be able to use the latest genomic sequencing technology to classify the diverse changes in the genetic structures of endometrial tumours. Such information can tell us about the character and extent of the disease and ultimately help guide patient management, including determining the role of surgery, chemotherapy and the frequency of follow-up care for the patient. “More importantly,” she added, “knowing more about the molecular makeup of endometrial carcinoma may reveal possible new specific treatments for this disease.” Through the generosity of family members and friends who have come together to honour Sarabjit’s kindness and giving nature, the Gill family received more than 200 gifts that quickly put them past their fundraising goal of $75,000. The Gills plan to carry on their mother’s legacy by continuing to fundraise for the Sarabjit Gill Memorial Fund. To learn more about the memorial fund and how to support this research, see http://bccancerfoundation. com/sarabjitgill.

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Newton-North Delta MP Jinny Sims has been named as the NDP human resources and skills development critic. Sims moves to this post from her previous one as critic for immigration. “It’s exciting,” Sims said of her appointment. “Change is always good but it does come with challenges.” She said she looks forward to her new role. “Shortsighted Conservative cuts to social programs have hurt Canadian families, and I will work hard to hold the government to account.”

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Rob Warwick will face his fear of heights for a charitable cause next month. The White Rock-based concert promoter has registered to rappel down a 20-storey Vancouver tower as part of the annual Easter Seals Drop Zone event. Warwick will be among close to 100 people at the fundraising event on Tuesday, Sept. 10. “I’m definitely afraid of heights, but this is for a great cause,” said Warwick, who runs Rock.It Boy Entertainment. “I live on the ground floor, so that says something. But it’s obviously very safe to do this, and I’m taking a rappelling course (at Coastal Climbing in Newton), just to make sure I’m good to go.”

Last year, the event in Vancouver raised $239,000 to send kids with disabilities to Easter Seals camp. Some of the money also helps run Easter Seals House, a temporary residence for families of sick children. Event organizer Amy Kleckner is among those participating. “It’s definitely a rush stepping off the ledge of a 20-storey building,” said Kleckner, who has rappelled down the building three times in previous years. “It’s quite a thrill. “Usually it takes no longer than about 15 minutes to rappel down the building. Some people like to do it quickly and others take their time, taking photos along the way. The windows (of the building) are mirrored, so it’s great for photographs.” A handful of teams, including the “Inspirushional” squad Warwick is with, are involved in the Vancouver event, one of several held across Canada. “We’re still taking registrations,” Kleckner added. Details are online at www.thedropzone.ca.

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Rob Warwick, a White Rock-based concert promoter, gears up at Coastal Climbing in Newton for the Easter Seals Drop Zone event on Tuesday, Sept. 10. Warwick and dozens of others will rappel down a 20-storey building in Vancouver to raise money for kids with disabilities. (Photo: GORD GOBLE)

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VOLUNTEERING Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB): “For only a few hours a week, you can make a huge difference in the life of someone with vision loss. Become a ‘Vision Mate’ and be matched with someone living near your home, work or school. Assist with reading, errands, shopping, or going for walks. You set up mutually convenient times to meet.” Contact Jaishree via 604-431-2121, ext. 6032, or email her, jaishree.narsih@ cnib.ca. Surrey Crime Prevention Society seeks volunteers to support its Community Safety Volunteer Tours and Speed Watch programs. Interested applicants can contact Jen Samuel at jen@preventcrime. ca. Info: www.preventcrime.ca. Fraser Health Crisis Line is recruiting volunteers to provide assistance to people in the region who are experiencing emotional distress. No previous experience is needed as extensive training and ongoing support is provided. “If you are interested in learning more about this challenging and rewarding opportunity, visit our website at www.options.bc.ca and follow the link for the Crisis Line. Next training starts soon.” Sources Community Resource Centres: Volunteer drivers needed in Surrey to take people to essential healthcare appointments. Volunteers are reimbursed for mileage. Position is very flexible regarding time commitment. Volunteers must have clean drivers’ abstract, reliable vehicle and be able to pass a police records check. Call 604-542-4357 or email volunteerservices@sourcesbc.ca.

(OCD) Group for individuals with OCD and/or friends and family, on first Wednesday of every month, 7-9 p.m., at 11715 72nd Ave., North Delta (house). Call CMHA Delta for info at 604-943-1878. Fraser Valley Multiple Miracles: Non-profit society offers support for families of multiples (twins, triplets, etc.). Group meets monthly at Clayton Hall in Surrey on first Wednesday of each month (excluding Dec. and June), 7 p.m.,

providing support, friendship and fun for moms of multiples, exploring challenges and experiences. Special events, cooking classes, exercise sessions and more. Info: 604-5313107.

ACTIVITIES Scottish Country Dance Classes: For adults starting Wednesday, Sept. 4, 7 p.m., at Sullivan Hall, 6303 152nd St., Surrey. First class is free

mornings.” For information on dates and times, contact Ralph Haugland, ralph@norquip.com, 604 830-0295.

for newcomers. For children, age 6 to 10, 5:30 p.m. Info: 604-536-1367 or 604-531-4595, www.wrscdc.org. Hockey for seniors: Greater Vancouver Oldtimers’ Hockey Association operates competitive leagues for men age 60 and over, in four divisions, weekday mornings at Great Pacific Forum (Planet Ice), North Delta. “Our next season will be starting up in September. We are starting a new program this year for 75’s and older, on Wednesday

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club). Monthly dinners will resume in September. If you’d like to join us or learn more about the club, please call Kathy at 604-583-3691 or Pam at 604-597-7974, or e-mail at ndnewcomers@hotmail.com.” North Delta Lions Club seeks new members for community activities; meetings held on second and fourth Monday of month, 7 p.m. at Kennedy Seniors Recreation Centre, 11760 88th Ave., North Delta. Info: www. northdeltalions.org, 604-594-3473.

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Delta-based construction trades people will soon be able to get a single business licence to work in several municipalities. Delta council has approved bylaws needed to establish the inter-municipal business licence program pilot project. Under the program, local businesses will still require a Delta business licence,

that operate in multiple municipalities. The bylaw gives any of the participating municipalities the right to suspend an intermunicipal licence; however, only the issuing municipality would have the power to cancel one. “Although Delta will lack complete control over each inter-municipal business licence, sufficient safeguards are in place to ensure that businesses operating in Delta meet Delta’s standards for conduct, regardless of where the business is based,” Sean McGill,

however, starting Oct. 1, those in the construction industry will be able to purchase an inter-municipal business licence as well. The additional licence will allow businesses to work in any of the six participating municipalities – Delta, Burnaby, New Westminster, Richmond, Surrey and Vancouver. Businesses obtaining an inter-municipal licence will have to pay a $250 fee. The program is aimed at saving time and money for construction-related businesses

director of human resources and corporate planning, said in a report to council. The pilot project is slated to begin Oct. 1 and run for two years. Nine municipalities in the Fraser Valley initiated a similar pilot program in January. It’s estimated Delta’s share of the projected revenue will be about $122,000, which is approximately $11,000 more than the current business licence fees obtained from construction trades based outside of Delta that operate within the municipality.

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It may be the lazy last days of summer, but it’s also time to think about signing up for one of the upcoming Terry Fox Runs. There are a number of local runs people can choose from this year. And thanks to Sara Pickering, there will also be one in the North Surrey-Fraser Heights area. Normally, planning a run takes months and when the previous organizer had to step down in August last year, Pickering decided to step up to the plate to ensure the area wouldn’t have to go without the annual fundraiser that has become a staple of communities across the country. With just a month of preparation, Pickering set to work and the rest is history. The Terry Fox Run in North Surrey-Fraser Heights has managed to double its number of participants and donation amount compared to the previous year, and now Pickering is planning on beating those numbers as well.

The annual run is less than a month away, on Sunday, Sept. 15. The North SurreyFraser Heights run is at Fraser Heights rec centre with registration at 9 a.m., the run at 10 a.m. and Terry Fox close at noon. Surrey-Cloverdale’s run will be at the Cloverdale Legion with registration at 9 a.m., the run at 10 a.m. and close at noon. Surrey-Newton’s run will be at Bear Creek Park with registration beginning at 8 a.m., the run at 9 a.m. and close at noon. The South Surrey-White Rock run is at Rotary Field House in South Surrey Athletic Park with the registration at 8 a.m. In North Delta, the run will be at Sungod Arena with registration at 9 a.m., run at 10 a.m. and close at noon. There is no entry fee and no minimum donation. For more information and to sign up, scan this page with the Layar app.

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Follow the bouncing ball... A North Delta ballcarrier watches the ball slip from his grasp as he is tackled by a Cloverdale opponent during Cloverdale Community Footballâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Cloverbowl pre-season tournament Sunday. Minor football teams have one more week of pre-season play before opening the 2013 campaign on the Labour Day weekend. North Delta (John Oliver Park) and North Surrey (Bear Creek Park) will host preseason tournies Aug. 24 to 25. (Photo: GORD GOBLE)

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with the Blue Jays, it wasn’t a big jump. The opportunities I had with Team Canada prepared me for pro ball.” In his first Class A season, Atkinson has split time at first base and third base where he has proved to be a capable fielder (a .986 field percentage at first base, .963 at third) while hitting .233 with eight doubles, one homer and two steals. Despite growing up in the Lower Mainland, Atkinson admits Nat Bailey Stadium was not a regular destination. “I went to a few games when I was growing up,” he said. “Not a lot though — maybe five games. I went to quite a few last year though because I knew a bunch of the guys, but not a lot when I was young. “Last year after our season was done I came home and went to a bunch of games at Nat Bailey. I sat in the bullpen and talked with the guys I knew there from rookie ball.” He was on hand to watch the 2012 Canadians roll through the Northwest League playoffs to win their second consecutive championship and would love to make it three in a row this year. “We got off to a slow start and we’re going to need a big push at the end,” he said. “We have more home games than road games left and I feel that will be a big advantage for us. We have our fans behind us and we can stick to our routines without having to rush around like you do on the road. It should help us with our goal to win a third championship.” When the Canadians season ends, he could be assigned to another teams in the Blue Jays organization, perhaps followed by a couple of months of Instructional League ball in Arizona. That’s in the future, however. For now, Atkinson is happy to be back home where he looks forward to heading to work

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VOLUNTEERING READ Surrey/White Rock Society is looking for individuals who are interested in being trained to become volunteer tutors. Applicants must have excellent English skills. Training is provided by a certified teacher/trainer. For details, call 778-871-5319 or email safullam1@ gmail.com. Fraser Health Crisis Line is recruiting volunteers to provide assistance to people in the region who are experiencing emotional distress. No previous experience is needed as extensive training and ongoing support is provided. “If you are interested in learning more about this challenging and rewarding opportunity, visit our website at www.options.bc.ca and follow the link for the Crisis Line. White Rock Blues Society: “We are always looking for people to join us in our efforts to promote roots music in our community. There are a number of areas of expertise we are looking to add to our team.” To get involved, contact Rod Dranfield via e-mail rodneyd@shaw.ca or call 604-723-3905.

Association operates competitive leagues for men age 60 and over, in four divisions, weekday mornings at Great Pacific Forum (Planet Ice), North Delta. “Our next season will be starting up in September. We are starting a new program this year for 75’s and older, on Wednesday mornings.” For information on dates and times, contact Ralph Haugland, ralph@norquip.com, 604 830-0295. Old-time dance events at Sunnyside Hall at 1 p.m. every

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CLUBS/GROUPS Newcomers Club of White Rock and South Surrey is a club for women who are new to the area. The club meets the first Tuesday of the month (September

to May) from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 2350 148 St., Surrey. First visit is free. Membership is $35 per year. Info: www.wrssnewcomers.com. Mixed Singles over Sixty in White Rock/South Surrey: Social active group offering theatre, dinners out, golf, dancing, walking and much more. For more info, contact Colin at 604-538-7799. On the web: seniorsoversixtyclub.weebly.com. White Rock and District Garden

Club meets at Cranley Hall, 2141 Cranley Dr., South Surrey. Club information: Angela, 604-536-3076. South Surrey Soul Sisters, a Gogo group under auspices of Stephen Lewis Foundation, supporting African grandmothers raising 14 million orphaned children, holds monthly meetings. All are welcome. Contact Thelma Newbury, 604-541-4688, thelmanewbury@saw.ca. Crescent Beach Photography Club meets on the first, third

and fourth Wednesday of every month, 7:30 p.m. start at Alexandra Neighbourhood House, 2916 McBride Ave., Crescent Beach, Surrey. Doors open at 7:30, all welcome (free). Info: www.cbpc.ca. Soroptimist International of White Rock group meets every second and fourth Tuesday of month, 7 p.m. at local restaurant. All business and professional women are invited to attend. For more info, call Liz, 604-538-3505.

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ACTIVITIES Scottish Country Dance Classes: For adults starting Wednesday, Sept. 4, 7 p.m., at Sullivan Hall, 6303 152nd St., Surrey. First class is free for newcomers. For children, age 6 to 10, 5:30 p.m. Info: 604-536-1367 or 604-531-4595, www.wrscdc.org. Hockey for seniors: Greater Vancouver Oldtimers’ Hockey

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HOMINUM Fraser Valley is an informal discussion and support group to help gay, bi-sexual and questioning men with the challenges of being married, separated or single. We meet on the last Friday of every month. For information and meeting location, call Art 604-4629813 or Don 604-329-9760. Caregivers Network of Surrey/ Delta: The support group for family caregivers of Surrey/Delta (caring for loved ones with chronic illness, disabilities and frailty) meets four times a month. For info about place and time, call 604-686-3793. Sources Community Services provides a free, confidential, drop-in support group for people who are being affected by a loved one’s substance use. Meetings are on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 882 Maple St. in White Rock. 604-538-2522 for more information. Al-Anon meetings in various locations in Lower Mainland. For information about the meeting closest to you, call 604-688-1716 or 1-888-4Al-Anon (1-888-425-2666), or visit website at www.al-anon. alateen.org.

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