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War zone:South Surrey fi lmmaker Alison MacLean’s Afghanistan documentary will premiere in Berlin next week, but much work remains to be done.

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Syrian refugees welcomed in co-ordinated efforts by various faiths

Churches merge resettlement efforts

Residents, entrepreneurs discuss making uptown White Rock vibrant

City arrives at fork in Johnston Road

Alex BrowneStaff Reporter

With close to 19,000 new Syrian refugees having already arrived in Canada – in line with the federal commitment to settle 25,000 by the early months of this year – South Sur-rey and White Rock faith groups continue to step up, and act co-operatively, to sponsor refugee families.

The Semiahmoo Peninsula’s United

Church-White Rock Muslim Association refugee-settlement team have already wel-comed their first sponsored family – who arrived Jan. 30 to the Surrey area (for pri-vacy and security reasons their identities and location are not being made public at present, Crescent United council chair Peter Jones told Peace Arch News).

Muslim Association president Asad Sayed has confirmed that the organization has also

raised enough funds to apply for another family and an application has been submit-ted.

At White Rock’s Holy Trinity Church, Dea-con Paul Richards said his parish is currently raising funds to provide a full private spon-sorship for another family – and acknowl-edged the help and advice of the groups that have already been over the territory.

“For a family of four to six requires about

$30,000 for a year’s sponsorship, and we’re about at the half-way point,” Richards said.

“Other supports come into play including help from the province, municipalities and other groups. There are so many facets to this, including such important things as housing, family mentorship, English lan-guage education, medical care and plan-ning.”

Melissa Smalley Staff Reporter

The first step in a “fresh start” for Johnston Road is underway, as the City of White Rock hosted a community workshop this week seek-ing public input into a revitalization project for the uptown roadway.

The Wednesday evening workshop saw around 50 residents and business owners divide into several groups and ponder the question: “What makes Johnston Road unique?”

Eric Shaw, the city’s manager of planning, told the crowd prior to splitting into groups that making the town centre a “vibrant destination” was one of city council’s strategic priorities, and improving Johnston Road was the first step towards making the area a “success.”

“This is a turning of the page, it’s a new start for Johnston Road,” Shaw said. “We want to hear from you about your ideas, thoughts, con-cerns and most of all your aspirations for what Johnston Road can become.”

The focus of the study, Shaw said, is a three-block stretch from North Bluff Road to Roper Avenue, with improvements centred on what he described as the “public realm” – including sidewalks, the roadway, intersections, cross-walks and light standards.

“But we’re also interested in how the private realm, the buildings, interface with that public realm as well,” Shaw noted.

This week’s workshop isn’t the first time the

Melissa Smallley photosClockwise from above: revitalization workshop participants Craig Marcyniuk (left) and Komal Shaikh, discuss plans for Johnston Road; facilitator Gerry Eckford listens to discussion in his group; and landscape architect Daryl Tyacke discusses observations he has made about Johnston Road.

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newsScam reports on rise, tripling in White Rock

‘Fraudulent love’ targeted by local police

12-hour fundraiser supports non-profit society

Peninsula cancer relay to be replaced with new event

Tracy HolmesStaff Reporter

Police on the Semiahmoo Peninsula are advising residents to be wary of those who play on people’s need for companionship this time of year, citing one incident in which a woman lost “a couple hundred thou-sand dollars.”

“This one was particularly significant,” White Rock RCMP Sgt. Joel Glen said Thursday, describing the scam as having “a relationship element.”

The victim, a woman in her 50s, met the

scammer through a dating site; the funds were sent overseas.

The file was one of four online-dating frauds investigated in White Rock last year, Glen said. Three other victims each lost “a few hundred dollars.”

Glen said that while the actual number of victims of such scams is low, the impact can be devastating. The perpetrators “take advantage of your feelings and take advan-tage of people when they’re at their lowest.”

In Surrey, “several” complaints associated with this time of year – Valentine’s Day –

were reported last year.In a news release titled “Beware of fraudu-

lent love this Valentine’s Day,” Cpl. Scotty Schumann cited two recent tactics police have seen: a “fake flowers” fraud, in which recipients of gift baskets are told they must pay a surcharge for the delivery; and ‘catfish-ing’, in which people troll online dating sites and build fake romantic relationships in order to obtain personal information and/or money from their victims.

Fraud reports as a whole jumped sig-nificantly in both cities last year, with White

Rock recording a number nearly triple that seen in 2014. In White Rock, police dealt with 213 reports last year, up from 78 the year prior. In Surrey, there were 3,662 fraud reports last year, up from 2,693 in 2014.

Glen and Schumann agreed the majority of files were the result of scammers purporting to represent the Canada Revenue Agency, in which victims are told they owe money to the CRA, and threatened with criminal proceedings if they fail to quickly pay up.

Anyone targeted is advised to call the Cana-dian Anti-Fraud Centre, 1-888-495-8501.

A popular fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society will not return to the Semi-ahmoo Peninsula this spring, according to a local organizer.

Jenn Schroeder, community giving co-ordinator, told Peace Arch News via email the Relay for Life will no longer be taking place in White Rock/South Surrey.

A new event – a five- or 10-km race called the Daffodil Dash – is set to take place April 24 at White Rock beach.

No reason was given for the cancellation of the Relay for Life, and attempts to reach Schroeder for further comment were not successful.

Over the past several years, the event has

drawn hundreds of participants to the Pen-insula, who team up and trade off running or walking laps in a 12-hour relay; in 2014, the local event raised $80,000.

Prior to last year, the relay took place over-night, and included entertainment, games and activities.

In 2015, the format was changed to a day-

time event in an effort to draw more people to take part.

According to the Canadian Cancer Society website, Relay for Life events are still set to take place in Surrey, Delta and Langley in June; Southridge School is also planning to hold a relay event in April.

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Familiesplay togetherThe Ostrosser family – mom Jaynie, dad Earl and kids Chloe Elizabeth and Malakai – take part in a hula-hoop challenge during one of the Amazing Race checkpoints in Ocean Park Village Monday. Nearly two dozen families flocked to Ocean Park to take part in the community’s third annual Amazing Race competition, hosted by the Ocean Park Community Association with the help of local businesses. In the end, the Czajkowski family took top honours, winning tickets to a Surrey Eagles game and team memorabilia.

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public has been invited to weigh in on Johnston Road improvements.

In 2014, a ‘reconstruction and beautification’ task force was established to improve safety along the corridor and upgrade the gateway to the city.

Preliminary plans were brought to an open house in July that year that looked at removing the crosswalk just south of North Bluff Road, taking out trees along the sidewalks and reducing vehicular access to Central Plaza.

The proposed changes were met with criticism from area businesses and residents alike. Peace Arch News was told prior to the 2014 civic election that fur-ther draft plans would be made public in early 2015.

Shaw said Wednesday that past studies and consultations would

be considered throughout the redesign process.

Workshop participants this week had an aerial image of the area in question on each of their tables. After those taking part had an opportunity to discuss within their groups their basic thoughts and concerns about the stretch of road, the city-hired landscape architect took the floor to address some preliminary observations about the area.

Daryl Tyacke, of Eckford Tyacke and Associates, pointed out a number of problems along the Johnston Road sidewalks that make the area difficult to navi-gate, especially for pedestrians with mobility issues.

Trees with overgrown roots, curb barriers that act as tripping hazards, obstacles such as sand-wich boards and drainage issues

were all highlighted as problem-atic on both the east and west sides of the road.

“These are all addressable issues,” Tyacke said, noting that overall congestion – including pedestri-ans, cyclists, scooters, buses and other vehicles – is a concern.

“Everybody’s vying for a piece of that street to get around on, and it’s really not working.”

The city now plans to host an open house in the spring where staff will present conceptual designs for feedback.

Shaw said detailed designs are expected to be completed by the summer, followed by project and budget approval from council later in the year.

Additional information on the project – as well as an online survey – is available on the city’s website at www.whiterockcity.ca

Melissa Smalley photoResidents and business owners discuss Johnston Road revitalization plans at Wednesday’s workshop.

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At Star of the Sea Roman Cath-olic Parish, refugee sponsorship steering committee member Marilyn MacIntosh said prepara-tions are underway to apply to sponsor two refugee families.

She also acknowledged that sharing of information by other churches, including the United Church team, has been helpful and said she can see this co-oper-ation continuing as more families are sponsored.

“Once families arrive it will be nice – for us and them – to connect them with other refugee fami-lies that have been brought into the area,” she said.

Meanwhile, Jones said the family sponsored by the United Churches and the White Rock Muslim Association – a mother, father, two sons and two daugh-ters between the ages of 17 and 21 – is settling into housing found for them in North Surrey, a significant improvement over their former quarters in a refugee

camp in Lebanon.“Since the father has a long-

standing medical disability, it was felt that it was better for them to be closer to some of the medical services and support services the family needs that are available in North Surrey,” Jones said. “It would have been nice if they could have come to our area, but it was the right decision.”

He said that he travelled with three of the youth down to Rob-

son Square on Family Day – and the young-est son had fun try-ing on skates for the first time in his life.

They’re already adapting to Canada

well, he said, and keeping in contact with family in Syria and elsewhere through Wi-Fi con-nections.

“Syria as a society is very well educated – they’re all very famil-iar with digital technology,” he said. “The mother is comfort-able using an ATM and they all have Compass cards now. The boys are interested in sports and

have been over to the rec centre, and one of the daughters likes to read a lot and she’s already taken books out at the library.”

ESL education will be very important in streaming the young people back into educa-tion, he said.

“They’re very keen to go to school – they’ve been out of it for several years. Their English comprehension is quite good and they’re not shy about trying to speak it and that’s going to help them a lot.

“They’re all lovely people, and so hospitable themselves – that’s in their culture, but they’re also so grateful to be here.”

Because of the father’s dis-ability they already dealt with many challenges before violence erupted in Syria, Jones said.

“The mother has done an amaz-ing job of keeping her family safe and keeping it together,” he said.

Their strongest impression of B.C. so far?

“They said it rains a lot here,” Jones laughed. “We bought them all umbrellas.”

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Parking signs on residential White Rock streets will look a lit-tle different in the coming weeks, after the city announced it will be changing the signs’ wording in an effort to clarify the rules sur-rounding neighbourhood street parking.

Signs that currently read ‘Resident Parking Only’ will be changed to read ‘Permit Parking Only,’ according to a city news bulletin released last week.

The change is meant to reduce confusion about who is allowed to park on certain residential streets that have the signage, city manager Dan Bottrill told Peace Arch News Tuesday.

“I think some of our residents were confused, they thought ‘If I’m a resident of White Rock, I can park wherever there’s a ‘resi-dent parking only’ sign, but you

actually do need a permit,” Bot-trill said. “We’re just clarifying the rules for parking.”

Residents who live in certain city blocks are required to display a permit should they wish to park on the street. According to city staff, up to four ‘Permit Park-ing Only’ passes are available free of charge for residents who live

in applicable areas. The permits do not allow the

same parking privileges as the Pay Parking Decals, which are available for purchase each year by full-time residents and allow free parking for up to four hours at pay parking areas such as the waterfront, Centennial Arena and meters near Peace Arch Hos-pital.

Bottrill said the city hopes the wording change will remind resi-dents that they do need a permit to park on certain blocks.

“In the past we’ve had many residents who were ticketed for not displaying a pass,” he said.

Work to change the signs is underway; Bottrill said city crews are placing decals on the signs rather than replacing them outright.

– Melissa Smalley

Melissa Smalley photoWhite Rock parking signs will soon read ‘Permit Parking Only’ in an effort to reduce confusion.

Year of the MonkeyOcean Cliff Elementary students welcome the Year of the Monkey with a traditional lion dance last Friday. The performance was part of a school-wide Chinese New Year celebration organized by the parent advisory council that also included a dumpling demonstration and tasting, calligraphy, paper cutting and zodiac reading.

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The steadily growing number of people in B.C. aged 65 and older has been described as a “silver tsunami” – an ominous wave

threatening to overwhelm the province’s economy and health-care system.

On the Semiahmoo Peninsula, long-known as a haven of longterm residents and retirees, it’s a decidedly more visible phenomena.

According to Statistics Canada, 29.4 per cent (5,685) of White Rock’s population in 2011 (19,339) was aged 65 or older – far higher than the national percentage of 14.8 per cent – and it’s unlikely that statistic has taken a downward shift in the years since.

In Surrey, the number of seniors are more in line with the national average; five years ago, 12.1 per cent (56,575) were aged 65 and older.

It is likely, however, that information shared in White Rock last week by B.C. seniors advocate Isobel Mackenzie regarding the financial health of the population surprised more than a few.

According to Mackenzie, the majority of B.C. seniors are “taking care of themselves, and they’re taking care of themselves on their own dime.”

Ninety-three per cent live independently; 78 per cent of those who own homes have no mortgage; and, the “overwhelming majority” will never live in residential care, Mackenzie said.

Other statistics, however, seem to fly in the face of a rosy outlook for our seniors. And those numbers – including that 24 per cent of senior homeowners have an annual household income of less than $24,000, and the B.C. Seniors Supplement rate (for those with an income of less than $17,000) hasn’t changed in 25 years – merit concern.

For many seniors in our community and beyond, such living situations are untenable longterm – a seemingly comfortable situation can change for the worse with even the smallest of missteps, be it an increase in rent, a bad investment or an unexpected expense.

When it comes to saving for retirement, many of these same seniors have already weathered numerous financial storms, and while some are lucky enough to be able to survive on their pensions, that will likely not be the case for the next generation of retirees.

Retirement may seem a long way off – and saving for it may be a “tomorrow problem” for many – but those already a few years into the workforce who’ve given no thought to retirement savings would be wise to start now in earnest, lest they find themselves in precarious financial straits down the road.

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White Rock’s former, privately owned water utility, Epcor, had its first and only contamination

issue a few years ago. Fortunately, no one became

ill. However, that experience and the city’s recent purchase of its water utility now places its water supply under bureaucratic regulations.

White Rock city council decided last month against purifying the water supply with chloramine – ammonia and chlorine. They chose to use chlorine alone, a ‘slightly’ lesser evil, according to many.

For those not comfortable ingesting chlorine, here are tips that may help ease the worry.

If you have the budget, look into installing a whole-house water filtration system. Costs can run up to $1,500 or more, not including replacement filters that last up to six months.

Counter-top or under-counter water filter systems for single taps average from $150 to $500, but the filters need changing more often.

Ultraviolet light (UV) is also effective to remove chlorine. Whole-house UV light sterilizers start at about $500.

Another option is self-standing water coolers. There are many systems and price ranges.

Tests shows chlorine will dissipate from water over a day or two, when left uncovered. At the same time, exposure to sunlight will speed dissipation.

Add lemon slices to your water pitcher – or drops of pure lemon juice – to help neutralize the chlorine.

Research also finds charcoal can filter 95 to100 per cent of chlorine from water. Charcoal-filter pitchers are less costly than whole-house systems. Bottled water is another option, but it’s ‘buyer beware’.

According to Health Canada, federal regulations allow the use of the words “spring” or “mineral” water on the label only if the water originates from

an underground source. It may not be modified from its original composition, though it may be treated by the addition of carbon dioxide, ozone or fluoride. The label must reveal if these methods were used.

Bottled water not labeled “spring” or “mineral” may be from any source and can be treated to make it fit for human consumption. Again, the label must indicate how it was treated.

Will boiling tap water help dissipate chlorine? Most sources say yes, although they differ on how long to boil – anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes.

Many sources suggest several nutrients in food (especially vitamin C) – perhaps even properties in tea and coffee – help dissipate chlorine.

To water small plants, use tap water that’s been sitting at least a day or two in large, open-top watering cans.

As for watering outdoors with a hose, studies indicate chlorine binds to particles on the soil’s surface. The organisms in the topmost surface may be affected but little chlorine remains as the water seeps downward.

In one test, researchers found organisms deeper than one-half inch were thriving, and the organisms in the top layer quickly replenished (partly due to dissipation).

What about bathwater? Chlorine is absorbed via the skin – more so than through the digestive system, as the liver, kidneys and other mechanisms filter the chemicals you eat and drink.

There are vitamin C bath salts and tablets designed for bathing, or use plain vitamin C powder. Consider using calcium ascorbate, or sodium ascorbate powder, instead of the more acidic ascorbic-acid version. If they are difficult to find, ask your health store to stock them.

Only ¼ tsp (about 1,000 mg vitamin C) will neutralize chlorine in up to 100 gallons of water. Avoid using more; it’s not necessary.

For those who prefer to shower, consider a shower head filter, with charcoal and/or vitamin C within the showerhead. Shop around for the many chlorine-eliminating and water storage products available.

Former Peace Arch News health columnist Eve Lees is a nutrition coach and freelance writer living in South Surrey.

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True cost ofproperty valueEditor:Re: More sides to Ocean Park issue, Feb. 5 letters.

When invasive, out-of-scale homes are built in well-established neighbourhoods, it degrades the quality of life of those who live there.

The City of Surrey’s current building bylaws are the same across the entire city with no regard for the unique differences of each area.

Invasive, out-of-scale homes take away natural beauty, privacy, sunlight, skyline and space.

“But your property value will go up” the developer said to us.

Does this mean our property value is worth more than our quality of life? Not in a million years!Carol Savage, Surrey

PeacefulobjectivesEditor:Re: Grad student defends actions south of Morocco, Jan. 29.

I wish to clarify misconceptions by the spokesperson for the Moroccan Community in Vancouver.

Hamid Touisse discredits a visit to occupied Western Sahara by a group of 68 Norway-based human-rights activists. Touisse’s misunderstandings ignore the democratic values implicit in supporting a referendum for the Saharawi people. His claim that activists are “naïve” and “innocent” students is only half true. We are students. But we are mature, independent adults.

Touisse states: “The new tactic for… terrorist organizations is to recruit new young western people to cause more harm in the name of human rights.”

His groundless defamations – relating human rights activism to radicalism and terrorism – are both foolish and dangerous. Of course, Touisse has a right to opine, but sound opinions do not deny facts. Promoting humanitarian issues, such as supporting the right to vote, does not instigate terror.

We side with the UN, which since 1991 has called for a referendum on Saharawi self-determination.

For Touisse to conflate these peaceful objectives to terrorist acts by al-Qaida is both ludicrous and libelous. Allegations alluding to terrorism should never be made lightly, even if in opinion.

Because he is a spokesman for the Moroccan community, it’s understandable that Touisse’s opinions reflect the Moroccan agenda, which conflicts with world opinion and human rights.

The expulsion of 68 peaceful human-rights activists from Western Sahara has garnered international media attention and renewed the call for a Saharawi referendum. Outlandish commentary from opponents illustrates how staunchly Morocco’s spokespersons are trying to defend the indefensible.Tess Espey, Ås, Norway

Residents not the problemEditor:Re: City of White Rock targets ‘abusive’ residents, Jan. 27.

Judging from statements White Rock Mayor Wayne Baldwin made to Peace Arch News (Mayor douses water critics, Dec. 24), and his labelling of residents who challenged him as “steadfastly opposed to council on just about every issue,” the mayor was clearly not willing to revisit the decision to use chloramine in the water supply.

So, on Jan. 6, I sent an email to the six councillors containing a proposed resolution and a plea for their support against him to prevent the use of chloramine in White Rock.It contained 19 points on the adverse effects of chloramine on health, infrastructure and the environment. It noted that cities switching back to chlorine had resolved the problems. These points were based on findings by chemists, doctors, oncologists, immune specialists, centres for disease control, metallurgists, research laboratories, etc.

On Jan. 7, I received an abusive email from Baldwin from his city account. This contained a puerile diatribe containing false assertions, as well as egregious accusations.

Amongst the litany of things – too many to repeat here – he told me I had been drinking chloraminated water because I had lived in Ottawa. Well, actually, Mr. Mayor, we lived in a rural area with our own well.

At another point, after questioning why he would foist a public health hazard on the city, he said: “Are you thinking maybe I own stock in an ammonium plant somewhere? What absolute stupidity and hogwash!”

What kind of man makes up such ridiculous accusations to use as the basis for a personal attack?

Another twisted piece of logic is that chloramine had been used for years, so it must be safe. Remember asbestos, lead and tobacco?

Baldwin’s behaviour has brought dishonour to the office of mayor.Keith Knightson, White Rock

Re: Silencing critics, Feb. 3 editorial.The mayor and city councillors talk

about abusive comments and about being harassed. Strange how they provide no evidence.

There are plenty of examples of abusive comments and acts of intimidation to choose from.

I recall an incident on Sept. 28, in which someone was threatened with being removed from council chambers by the RCMP (Mayor calls in police to eject former councillor, Sept. 30). That was the evening when the mayor interrupted Margaret Woods as she tried to speak

at the public hearing. The mayor demanded that Woods apologize for stating her opinion, then that she leave. When she refused, the mayor called the RCMP to have her forcibly removed. Fortunately, the constables understand law and, after discussion with the mayor, left without incident.

But here is the point: the mayor’s actions were an abuse of power. His actions were threatening, and Woods and resident Maggie Bernet were both harassed and intimidated.

The mayor does not have the right to interrupt citizens during a hearing. Council is there to listen, not bully and intimidate. They are not supposed to prevent people from speaking. In case there is doubt, here are the words read out before every public hearing: “The main function of council members this evening is to listen to the views of the public… No one will be, or should feel, discouraged or prevented from making their views heard.”

Great words, spoken at every public hearing, but seldom followed now.

I know that no member of the public felt encouraged to speak again that night. We wanted to, but many of us felt threatened and intimidated.

Makes me think about Coun. Helen Fathers’ comment that rules of decorum should apply to all, including the mayor. Baldwin called her comments “ludicrous”. Perhaps they aren’t so ludicrous after all?Scott Kristjanson, White Rock

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Melissa Smalley photoA wall of local children’s paintings was a highlight of an hour-long museum tour by letter-writer Andrew King.

Editor:I pottered into White Rock Museum last month, as

a snotty pseudo-artist, a Brit spoilt by treasuries of magnificent art collections, central London, the treasure trove, rich art, galleries entry free, to peruse till you drop.

And so, I entered this little exhibition space in dear old White Rock, not expecting much, ready to criticize, scoff at and get more home sick.

But! To my surprise, I was disarmed by the charming expressions of creativity that portrayed this sleepy little town of old that I have come to love. I even put my old-man reading glasses on to study each morsel. I looked like a pro, chewing on every visual delicacy, but really like a kid enjoying every brush stroke and flick of the pencil.

As if I had entered Dr. Who’s Tardis, I was transported back in time. I learnt that in ages past, this sleepy hollow once had not one but two piers! You’ll have to search for clues yourself, if you don’t believe me.

Sharon, one of the site’s directors, told me about her dreams for future exhibitions and pointed to one of her inventions – the exhibition’s highlight for me – a special wall with local children’s paintings, inspired by Paul Klee, full of vibrant washes and carefree creativity.

Who would think, this former art teacher, now

industrial designer, would crave the past, to be free again to just draw and paint for the sake of it, to create joy?

I was given the luxury of chatting to, Katy, the charming curator of Reflecting White Rock, who intelligently chose each piece in a ‘less-is-more’ style, which kept me enthralled in the place for an hour!

My little visit was to a time that once was – images of rugged Marine Drive landscapes, even picnickers’ Model T Fords mysteriously parked on the beach.

G.K. Chesterton once said “Literature is a luxury; fiction is a necessity.” And like this imaginative little show proves, creativity is a tonic, helping adults remember and kids inspire.

Having hobnobbed with world-class artists and designers, demanding their work should sell for millions, this day I was reminded real art is precious, needed, hallmarked by bringing joy, the best currency.

A gallery space is not great because it’s big – London’s best are tiny, smaller than this space – it’s more about choosing pieces wisely, that bring joy to old English men and giddy kids like me. Who needs the aching feet of London gallery marathons? I dare you all to keep up the good work, White Rock Museum and Archives team!Andrew King, White Rock

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The man charged with killing a 17-year-old in Surrey in the fall of 2014 has been ordered by a B.C. Provincial Court judge to stand trial for the murder.

Raymond Caissie is charged with second-degree murder in connection with Serena Vermeersch’s death on Sept. 15, 2014.

The teen’s body was discovered a day after she was reported missing, in an area near 66 Avenue and 146 Street. Caissie was arrested four days later in Vancouver.

His arrest sparked outrage as he had been released from prison the

year prior after serving a lengthy sentence for a violent sexual assault. B.C. Corrections issued a warning upon

his release because he was considered at high risk to re-offend.

A Surrey judge determined there was sufficient evidence for Caissie to proceed to trial for

Vermeersch’s murder following a preliminary hearing. Evidence from preliminary hearings is subject to a publication ban and can not be published.

Cassie’s next scheduled court date is April 28.

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The City will engage the community on considerations for the long-term treatment of arsenic and manganese that naturally occur in our water system and other water quality concerns.

In February 2016, the City will begin the addition of chlorine to the water (secondary treatment). You may notice differences in the taste and appearance of your water. The work is necessary to provide a secondary level of protection to the water supply and upgrade the critical infrastructure in the White Rock system, and is part of the city’s commitment to implement the Total Water Quality Management Project.

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An investigation has been ordered into allegations some Vancouver-area real estate agents and allied speculators engage in ‘shadow flipping’ where they insert themselves as middlemen in property deals to exploit local sell-ers and offshore buyers.

B.C. Superintendent of Real Estate Carolyn Rog-ers is to work with an advisory committee of the Real Estate Council of B.C. to tackle the issue.

Contract assignments are legally allowed where the supposed home buyer doesn’t actually close the deal but sells the contract to someone else. Stan-dard assignment clauses can be invoked when a buyer is unable to close but finds another buyer rather than break the deal.

But real-estate agents who are aware of, or party to, a scheme to resell contracts without the knowledge of the seller and ulti-mate buyer may be in violation of their duty to act in their clients’ best interest.

“We are deeply concerned,” the Real Estate Council of B.C. said in a statement that described its response as “an urgent matter.”

It said the committee will probe whether assignment clauses are

being used appropriately, and make recommendations within 60 days on ways to boost enforce-ment and oversight of licensees that fail to disclose their invest-

ment in properties.The real estate coun-

cil is also urging anyone affected by the practice to come forward

Finance Minister Mike de Jong said it was “trou-bling” that agents are alleged to have not acted in the best interests of the sellers.

“If there is evidence of a trend developing where that is not taking place,

where Realtors are not disclosing, for example, their personal inter-est in a transaction, that is funda-mentally wrong,” de Jong said.

NDP housing critic David Eby has called for a more formal inde-pendent inquiry, adding that the real estate council declined to investigate after he sent two letters in January outlining his concerns.

Eby said the practices of some agents appear to involve fraud, insider trading, tax avoidance and the dodging of federal disclosure rules to control international money laundering.

The practice of agents or prox-ies using assignments to profit from the gap between typical local selling prices and what can

be extracted from Chinese buy-ers unfamiliar with the market was reported last weekend by The Globe and Mail.

The middlemen can quickly profit – to the tune of $500,000 in one example – without pay-ing property transfer tax, because that’s only due from the final buyer when title transfers.

Agents stand to make addi-tional commissions when a home is ‘shadow flipped’ – sometimes multiple times during a long clos-ing period – between the seller and final buyer.

Vancouver Mayor Gregor Rob-ertson said the existing tools to control property speculation are “woefully inadequate.”

The province is expected to take further steps to address real estate market concerns when it hands down the budget later this month.

Tsur Sommerville, professor at UBC’s Sauder School of Business, said he doubts assignment flip-ping is a major force propelling the market, but a symptom of it.

It’s unclear how much shadow flipping is happening, he said, but added the losers include the original sellers who could have sold for more, the ultimate buyer who overpays, governments who may lose out on taxes, and society in general if trust is lost in the system.

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Boaz JosephBlack Press

The night after his wedding day, Gerry Gaudet was behind bars.

It was the end of January 1946.After getting married in Medicine Hat,

Alta., the soldier – who had spent 2½ years in Europe and had just taken a seven-day train ride across the country to see his fiancée Irene – reported to his depot in Calgary only to find himself accused of being AWOL.

“The MPs came and got me out of hotel and yanked me by the scruff of the neck and put me in the hoosegow,” says Gaudet, now 93 and widowed.

It took some begging the next day, but he was released and had his discharge from the army back-dated.

He was a civilian again and free to continue a romance with a woman that was to last decades.

Gaudet, who now lives in Surrey, first met Irene when he was on duty in Medicine Hat in late 1942. At the time, Gaudet was a member of a Royal Canadian Engineers unit building a prisoner-of-war camp. He and a buddy, both in uniform, met Irene and a girlfriend of hers walking into a restaurant.

Gaudet was smitten, and a romance blossomed before he was called away to war – but not before he promised to keep writing while away and to marry her as soon as he got home.

He kept both promises.The roughly 300 letters, now in his

possession, caught the attention of Langley’s Jennifer Thompson about a year ago.

At the time, Gaudet and Thompson’s late father, John, received the Légion d’Honneur – France’s highest military award – in Cloverdale from the Consul General of France in Canada.

Thompson took some mental notes, then got to know Gaudet better after her father passed away last summer.

“Irene was just as much a part of the war as Gerry was,” says Thompson, having sifted through letters that Gaudet

wrote to his love “Plum” during the war.He wrote every two or three days, and

she wrote back, but he wasn’t allowed to keep her letters after reading them.

Because of the two- or three-month delay in the delivery of letters, the two

knew little of each other’s immediate day-to-day situations.

Gaudet wasn’t wounded during the war, but he did crash his motorcycle in England in early 1944. He

spent two months in hospital. After mending, he was temporarily

transferred to the 20th Field Company, engineers attached to the First Canadian Army. He found himself on a barge bound for Juno Beach on D-Day, June 6.

Gaudet did what he could to stay alive

until his 23rd Field Company caught up with him the next month. He spent the rest of the war as a motorcycle dispatch rider, doing reconnaissance, clearing mines, moving and repairing army vehicles, and building and repairing bridges.

“Whatever they threw at you,” he says. “There was no specialized job.”

His unit supported the boat rescue of a trapped Allied Forces army at Arnhem, Holland, in September 1944.

“We brought 3,500 of them back.”Gaudet covered the route of the

Canadian Army in Western Europe: France, Belgium, Holland and Germany.

Following the medal ceremony a year ago, Thompson recorded Gaudet’s story through interviews, photos and letters, as well as other veterans, including her father. She’s shared the stories with families of the veterans she’s met.

Earlier this year, she penned a tribute, What Makes Love Last (sidebar), based on Gaudet’s letters to Irene while he was away.

Thompson says he’s an example of how love can be deeper that what contemporary romance is made out to be, especially around Valentine’s Day.

“Take it from an expert,” she advises.Both Gaudet and fellow veteran John

Thompson were widowed years ago. Both of their romances lasted 58 years.

What makes love last?According to veteran Gerry Gaudet, it’s

appreciating the simple things. His friend, Jennifer Thompson, shares some of Gaudet’s insights from the memoir she is writing:

As he survived the battles of the Second World War, with the support of his beloved “Plum,” also known as Irene from his letters, there was a combination of things that kept love alive.

The couple’s story is about a journey – two people who dared to be real and openly honest. A couple who shaped a relationship that was years in the making and recorded in numerous letters Gerry sent home.

“Plum you can never imagine how much I love you! Darling if I can only have you, so I could call you mine, I would be the happiest boy in the world. Remember Plum, I will always love you. Remind me Plum, how you felt the first time we kissed. Could you dear remind me in your next letter?”

Gerry didn’t reveal his hands were still shaking as he wrote this, not mentioning the human guile of war that he has just witnessed.

What makes love last?A combination of commitment, understanding

and friendship.A solid relationship followed by a marriage

contract.Two people who share a promise and dare to be

honest and raw.Living on a dream for the future.Enduring the temptations of loneliness.During the Second World war, for more than

three long years, Gerry waited to return to “The Hat,” the small town where he and his Plum first kissed and made their promise to each other.

For Gerry, was it love at first sight? Probably. Irene was the only woman he completely loved. He met her as a boy and returned as a man. Would she still want him?

Plum was tired and done paying ransom to the wicked war. Now, after three long years, she needed his word. His commitment.

For 58 years following Gerry’s return, they would celebrate, as Gerry says, the simple things in life.

Every day. Each other’s smile. Holding hands. A hot cup of coffee and a doughnut.

And most of all, the freedom to love. This proved to be enough.

Romance endured uncertainties of warSurrey veteran recalls how he and wife of 58 years kept love alive

Boaz Joseph photoSecond World War veteran Gerry Gaudet, 93, promised his fiancée, Irene, he would marry her when he returned home from war. The young couple were married on Jan. 29, 1946 (left).

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Senior safety clinicSeniors and their caregivers are invited to a free

clinic on the Semiahmoo Peninsula next week aimed at preventing falls.

The Feb. 17 event, presented by Nurse Next Door, is set to take place at 101-1959 152 St. from 6 to 8 p.m., and is open to families who want to learn about the dangers of falls and how to avoid them.

Participants who are 60 and older can receive a free fall-risk estimate performed by specially trained staff. To RSVP, email [email protected] or call 778-873-8960, ext. 4.

The Peace Arch Rotary club made its final donation to the White Rock South Surrey Hospice Society last month, fulfilling its pledge to raise $100,000 for the local organization.

The funds, presented to WRSSHS executive director Beth Kish in January, will go towards building a new supportive care centre

on 16A Avenue over the next two years.

The club raised money over the past four years with its Rotary Noel event.

Kish said in a release the hospice society has “such gratitude for the continued support” of the Rotary club.

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Gospel and change are the focus of two free five-week programs at Crescent United Church this month.

Let’s Sing Gospel! and Changes, changes, changes both start at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18 at the church, 2756 127 St.

Let’s Sing Gospel is described as an opportunity “to experience the joy of gospel music.”

It will be led by gospel choir director Kathleen Anderson, who is music director at Sunnyside United Church.

Changes, changes, changes will be led by First United Church Rev. Louise Cummings. Organizers say participants can expect “good conversation, some artwork and journalling, some work with biblical stories and a labyrinth walk.”

Each ‘Community Builders’ session begins with refreshments at 6:45 p.m. Space is limited. To register, call Kathy at 604-535-0723.

C.A.R.E. for refugeesA team of fourth-year Surrey

KPU marketing management students are putting their business acumen to the test to help Syrian refugees.

The seven students – Ruskhaar Ali, Elodie Egersperger, Sebastian Hermannes, Jasmin Sahota, Christina Wiebe, Lindsey Zinn

and Anthony Andreone – are selling C.A.R.E. (Community Aid & Relief Effort) Kits for delivery to the Muslim Food Bank in North Surrey.

Through March 23, two kits are being offered: a Child Kit and a Family Kit.

Each is being sold for $25, with profits to benefit the Kwantlen Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing Management Scholarship Fund.

“We wanted to apply our classroom lessons and knowledge in a way that would benefit others positively,” Wiebe said in a press release.

Last week (Feb. 4), the team delivered 61 toothbrushes,

41 toothpastes, 21 bottles of shampoo, 21 bars of soap, 20 containers of baby powder, 20 boxes of baby biscuits and 21 bags of rice.

The kits will be distributed by the food bank.

Wiebe said the hope is others with a passion for helping will support the effort.

Anyone wanting to purchase a kit may do so at www.carekits.ca

Wings over waterBirding enthusiasts may want

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The Marcy 11-13 festival – which celebrates bird species that visit Blaine, Birch Bay and

Semiahmoo, along the Pacific Flyway – offers birding activities ranging from nature cruises and kids fun to workshops and expert speakers. An all-day birding expo at Blaine Middle School (975 H St.) is also part of the weekend.

Keynote speaker for the festival will be international birder James Currie. For more information, visit www.wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com or call 1-360-543-9982.

All aboard You can be a tourist in your

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Organized by Historic Stewart Farm, the tour will be offered on Thursday, Feb. 18 or Saturday, Feb. 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Guiding the way will be the curator of Stewart Farm, who will share stories about the sites and historic buildings the tour will take in along the way, from Crescent Beach, Cloverdale and the original Surrey Centre.

Highlights include the Peace Arch, Cloverdale’s replica 1910 Interurban Station, and Redwood Park.

A Surrey Heritage planner will be on board to answer questions and provide insight into the city’s heritage activities.

The outing ends with a stop at Stewart farmhouse, where participants will be welcomed for tea and treats baked in the wood stove oven.

Cost is $26 per person (ages 16 and up). Space is limited. Pre-register by calling 604-592-6956.

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Society, 15008 26 Ave., Feb. 19. 1-3:30 p.m. Free, must pre-register. 604-531-9400, ext. 204.

Friends of Blaine Library present Bob Milne in concert, March 18, 7:30 p.m. at Blaine Perform-

ing Arts Centre, 975 H St. Tickets online at blaineli-braryfriends.org, pro-ceeds towards improve-ment/expansion of library. Info: 360-305-3637.

White Rock Commu-nity Centre hosts bridge every Friday at 1 p.m. Call 604-536-3463 for more information.

Partners Bridge at Centennial Arena, 14600 North Bluff Rd., Fridays at 6:45 p.m. Come join a friendly group for an evening of bridge in the conference room.

Saturday Federal pre-budget

consultation forum Feb. 13, 1:30-3 p.m. at White Rock Community Centre, 15154 Russell Ave. Offer feedback and ideas on where government should be allocating funds.

Master Artist in the Library featuring Meghan Carich, Feb. 13, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., White Rock Library (15342 Buena Vista Ave.).

Come Share Around the Table a new program at Seniors Come Share

Society, offering a chance to cook and learn about nutrition. The second and fourth Saturday of the month. Sign up by calling 604-531-9400, ext. 205.

Sunday White Rock Toast-

masters by the Sea meets every Sunday from 1:30-3 p.m. at White Rock Library, 15342 Buena Vista Ave. Sharpen public speaking skills in a warm, friendly environment.

Monday Semiahmoo Guild

of Needlearts meets at White Rock Library, 15342 Buena Vista Ave., 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. first and third Monday of each month. 604-541-3717.

Breast Cancer Peer-Support Group meets the first and third Monday of the month (except stat holidays), 7-9 p.m. at Crescent Gardens Retire-ment Community, 1222 King George Blvd.

White Rock/South Sur-rey Parkinson Support Group meets the second Monday of the month, 1:30 p.m., at Chartwell Cres-cent Gardens Retirement Community, 1222 King George Blvd.

Old-time Dancing at Sunnyside Hall, corner of 18 Avenue and 154 Street, every Monday from 1-4 p.m. Info: 604-541-8890.

Pacific Showtime Men’s Chorus meets every Monday, 7:30 p.m. at St. Mark’s Church, 12953 20 Ave. All ages welcome. Contact: 604-536-5292.

Tuesday Heads up to a Healthy

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Alzheimer’s Society, Feb. 23, 1:30-3:30 p.m. at White Rock Seniors Vil-lage, 1183 Maple St. Free information workshop for all ages.

Mixed Singles Over Sixty – friendship and fun with lunch out the second Tuesday of each month. Dinners, pub nights, golf, dancing, movies and more. Call 604-541-1692 or 604-542-9923.

Newcomers Club is an organization that welcomes women new to the White Rock/South Surrey area, or who have experienced a significant life change in the last

three years. Meetings first Tues-day of the month at Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 2350 148 St.

Next meeting March 1, 6:30 p.m. Topic: financial planning.

Wednesday Fall-prevention clinic

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Musical Tea Party to raise funds for White Rock’s all-abilities park. Feb. 17, 2-3:30 p.m. at Crescent Gardens Retire-ment Residence, 1222 King George Blvd. Enter-tainment by Ranj Singh. By donation. Info: 604-538-8000.

Interested in garden-ing? The South Surrey Garden Club meets next Feb. 24, 7:30 p.m. at St. Mark’s Anglican Church, 12953 20 Ave. Visitors welcome. 604-250-1745.

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Local Oneness Gogos are cel-ebrating Random Acts of Kind-ness Week (Feb. 8-14) with the delivery of Welcome Bags for new Canadians.

The 60 bags – filled with “trea-sures for all age groups” – were assembled Feb. 1 and are to be delivered today (Friday) to Options Community Services’ Immigrant Settlement Program in Newton for distribution to Syrian refugees.

The effort marks the fifth year the local Gogos have celebrated Random Acts of Kindness Week. The group is among more than

240 grandmother groups across Canada who raise funds for the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Those funds benefit grassroots projects proposed by grand-mothers in Africa, which allow them to support and nurture children in their care who have been orphaned by AIDS.

The colourful cotton Welcome Bags – handmade by the Gogos – to be delivered today each contain a variety of toiletries and personal items, as well as a hand-knit doll, activity books and crayons.

“We hope that a little kindness will bring smiles to all and a

desire to pass on a small kind-ness to others,” a news release announcing the plan states.

Next up for the grandmothers is a pub night fundraiser.

The third annual event – Gogos Go Irish – is set for 7-11 p.m. March 5 at the Royal Canadian Legion Crescent Branch 240 (2643 128 St.).

Part of White Rock’s month-long Irish Festival, Gogos Go Irish is to feature the Timewalk-ers and the Surrey International Folk Dancing Society. Tickets, $30, are available by calling 604-542-4775 or 604-535-2235.

Oneness Gogos Debbie Riopel (left) and Penny Cuddy with Welcome Bags that will be delivered to Options for distribution to new Canadians.

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Tracy HolmesStaff Reporter

A flexible system that offers struggling Surrey high school students a shot at boosting their mark or passing a course is undergoing a review to deter-mine its effectiveness.

District spokesperson Doug Strachan said last week that the program – in which the schools offer, to varying degrees, oppor-tunities for students to improve or pass a grade during the semester break – is one “that has worked well on a number of fronts.”

“It is a general approach to do what you can to give students a chance to get the course and the credits you need,” Strachan said.

“The district is looking at it again to see how it’s working.”

Strachan said the system – brought to Peace Arch News’

attention last month by someone concerned it was being offered with no consideration to stu-dents’ attendance or perfor-mance “issues” – is not new, but has been made more flexible in recent years.

It started as “a combination of a move in providing more flex-ibility to the schools as part of student learning, and also to con-sider ways to be more flexible when it came to the logistics of exams.”

Just how many students take advantage of or benefit from the opportunity is among criteria a committee of district staff is reviewing, as is whether it makes sense to implement a uniform approach across the district.

Strachan said right now, some schools still have Grade 8-10 students in classes on three of the five days when exams are

held; in others, the opportunities are limited by the availability of teacher support. Still others use the exam days to also offer lead-ership workshops or school tours for Grade 7 students.

Strachan said students offered the opportunity to try and boost their mark are typically those who are close to passing, but perhaps need to complete a proj-ect or retake a test to make the grade.

“We’re not cramming a course into five days or something like that,” he said. “It would be impossible for somebody who hasn’t been attending or attend-ing only a quarter of classes to make up enough of the course in a few days that week.

“It does give some students an opportunity to make the differ-ence between passing and not passing.”

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arts & entertainment…on the Semiahmoo Peninsula

Alex BrowneArts Reporter

South Surrey documentary filmmaker Alison MacLean has reached an important

milestone in an international project that has been a passion for more than three years.

Her 29-minute Afghanistan documentary, Burkas2Bullets, premieres Feb. 17 at Berlin’s Cinemaxx theatre, followed several days later by a private screening at Canada House in Washington, D.C. before an invited audience of diplomats, military officers and State Department staff.

But that doesn’t mean work is over on the projec, MacLean said in a phone interview this week. The emphasis for her company, Tomboy Digital Productions, will now be on merchandising different versions to various international markets – utilizing her archive of raw footage from two tours of Afghanistan to expand the documentary to feature-length formats to emphasize the roles of different nations involved in peacekeeping duties and fighting ISIS in the region.

MacLean, a seasoned veteran of videography in war zones, began filming of her independent documentary in 2012 – taking as her subject matter the Afghan women who have chosen to become part of the police and the military in the ongoing fight against Taliban and ISIS forces.

But she said her experience on the ground has also told her that Canada cannot afford to be complacent about security and terrorism – or allowing free movement of Canadians to and from areas that are still hot beds of radicalism and recruitment.

“Canada could very easily have a Paris-style attack,” she warned.

MacLean said the documentary has always been intended as a tribute to the women who – at a time when their country has been relentlessly infiltrated by ISIS and Taliban – have stepped up to make a difference, even in spite of deeply ingrained cultural resistance to their new roles.

At the same time, MacLean said, she’s also showing her film in Berlin next week partly in tribute

to German Associated Press photo journalist Anja Niedringhaus who was assassinated by an Afghan police unit commander in April 2014, while covering an election ballot process supposedly under the protection of the Afghan police and army.

“She was a Pulitzer Prize-winner who was murdered by her own Afghan security,” MacLean said, adding that it is difficult not to get “passionate” about her subject matter.

She noted that she would have

been part of the same media tour, in which Niedringhaus was killed and Canadian AP journalist Kathy Gannon was seriously wounded, until her media accreditation was pulled by Afghan authorities.

“My frustration is that media people are not protected at all – they are on the front lines,” she said.

The reason she has survived five separate trips to the region (she last returned to Afghanistan in 2014 to complete filming of Burkas2Bullets), she believes, is

“that I arranged my own security.”Even covering the women who

are trying to change the situation in Afghanistan made her a walking target, she believes – as a woman carrying a video camera she “represented everything they don’t like about the West.”

MacLean added that her first-hand experience in the region tells her that “Canada has to be more invested in Afghanistan.”

The reality, she said, is that Taliban and ISIS forces are even more deeply entrenched – and more actively recruiting supporters in Afghanistan – than they were when the region was “a staging area for 9-11.”

“They’re all set up with satellite feeds, imbedded in remote areas,” she said. “They’re through 75 per

cent of the country.”She and other documentarians

and journalists clearly saw the dangers in 2012, she said. But then and now, she added, she’s been frustrated by the complacence among NATO military commanders and diplomats, who she believes have been receiving a falsely optimistic picture from Afghan authorities at a time when Afghan security forces are still “fledgling.”

“Afghanistan is a front line,” she said. “Although we may be going back to talking about a non-combat zone and a non-combat mission, the reality is that it’s a war zone.”

For more information about Burkas2Bullets, visit www.tomboyproductions.tv

Contributed photosAlison MacLean during a break in filming in Afghanistan in 2014, with the Hungarian soldiers assigned to protect her. Left, From a scene in Alison MacLean’s documentary Burkas2Bullets: a border female police officer – the first woman in her unit allowed to drive; Lt. Col. Najiba stands beside her truck in Mazar E Sharif, Afghanistan.

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White Rock Players Club is winging its way into the past

– the ‘Swinging ’60s’ to be precise – with its next offering, Marc Camoletti’s enduring farce Boeing Boeing, running March 3-19 at the Coast Capital Playhouse.

Directed by Ryan Mooney and produced by Josh Fuller, the show features a plot-line that could have only sprung from the era of Playboy and miniskirts.

Wily Parisian Bernard lives in a swinger’s paradise – skilfully juggling three fiancées, flight stewardesses Gloria, Gabriella and Gretchen, who have frequent stopovers in Paris, but never at the same time, thanks to rigid airline timetables of the day.

But when Boeing introduces a new jet – with a dramatically faster flying speed – Bernard’s own flight plan encounters major turbulence.

With the wrong fiancées showing up unexpectedly and unannounced, it’s up to Bernard to keep calm and navigate a new course, with the help of obliging buddy Robert and maid Berthe.

The show features White

Rock residents Stefanie Colliar and Robyn Bradley (as Gloria and Berthe); Kirsten Shale as Gabriella; Tegan Verheul as Gretchen, Alexander Morris as Bernard and Robert Feher as Robert.

Also featured are an apartment set by Andrea Olund, lighting design by Guy Paterson and a newly-created wardrobe designed for the show by Stella Gardner.

“I have a passion for era

clothing and bright colours,” Gardner said, in a press release, adding that the fun and flirty outfits are grounded in research into ’60s design, but with some updating to make it “a little sexier.”

“We’re also building from scratch, using fabrics that were found back in the ’60s to make the costumes look modern and new, rather than secondhand products,” she said.

Coast Capital Playhouse

is located at 1532 Johnston Rd. Curtain is at 8 p.m., with 2:30 p.m. Sunday matinees on March 6 and 13 (there will also be Talk Back Thursdays March 10 and 17, which enable audience members to speak with cast and director after the performances).

Tickets are available by calling 604-536-7535, emailing [email protected] or by visiting www.whiterockplayers.ca

Boeing Boeing set to hit White Rock stage next month

Players Club launches ‘60s farce

Contributed photoGabriella (Kirstin Shale) in blue, Gretchen (Tegan Verheul) in yellow, and Gloria (Stefanie Colliar) in red are the stewardesses in Boeing Boeing, set for take-off at Coast Capital Playhouse.

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A comedy show being held in support of mental health is set to take to the stage next month at White Rock’s Coast Capital Playhouse.

White Rock Comedy Troup 2016 – presented by Stand Up for Mental Health – is scheduled for Sunday, March 6 and will feature a performance by Stand Up founder David Granirer – an award-winning counsellor and stand-up comic – who started the program as a way to teach

stand-up comedy to people with mental-health issues.

Granirer’s latest crop of comics from that program will also perform as part of the March 6 event.

“Come laugh your head off while you learn about their journeys to mental wellness,” a news release states.

The show, sponsored by Peace Arch Hospital and Community Health Foundation, promises to blend humour with information

about mental health and wellness, because as Granirer asks rhetorically in the release – “What’s so funny about mental health? As far as Stand Up for Mental Health is concerned – everything!”

The show runs from 7-8:30 p.m. on March 6 and tickets are available by donation.

To RSVP call 604-541-6835. For more information, visit www.standupformentalhealth.com

Stand-up comedy show planned for next month

Good humour, good health

White Rock children’s author Marya Sopova is volunteering to help teach English to new refugee families in their homes. And she’s also offering to contribute 15 per cent of sales of her books Washalot and The MouseTronaut to a fund to support ESL education.

Sopova said she was surprised and gratified when then MP, and now Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau took

the time to write a personal letter of appreciation for the copy of Washalot – the tale of a friendly raccoon that visits a ‘granny’ who lives on the edge of the forest – she sent to him and his family last year.

“I thought if I volunteered my services with new refugees

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example for others.“There are a lot of retired

teachers around and there might be a lot who’d want to get involved. Refugees need help with housing but they also need help in learning English. Knowing English is invaluable – it helps them succeed, which also helps Canada succeed.”

For more information on Sopova and how to order her books, visit www.washalot.net (her site appears under ‘Story’) or call 778-545-1331.

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She shoots, she scoresSurrey Falcons’ Jossy Drayson finishes off a breakaway by deking around the Tri-Cities Predators goaltender and sliding the puck home to score the Falcons’ first goal in an atom-division game of the Surrey Female Hockey Association’s SuperHeart Tournament, held last weekend at the Surrey Sports and Leisure Centre.

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Logan Mostat scores first three goals of BCHL career

Eagles win once on Prince George tripNick GreenizanSports Reporter

Logan Mostat picked a perfect time to score his first-ever BC Hockey League goal.

His first three goals, in fact. Six minutes into the third period of the

Surrey Eagles’ road game against the Prince George Spruce Kings Saturday night, the 18-year-old BCHL rookie – who joined the Surrey Eagles earlier this season from the junior ‘B’ Chase Heat of the Kooteney International Junior League – scored the winning goal to give the Birds a 4-3 win.

“Logan has really been putting in the work so it’s nice to see a guy like that get rewarded,” said Eagles coach Blaine Neufeld.

“It was a good way to cap off the road

trip. It makes for a much better drive home from Prince George when you can get a win.

“We kind of had the ‘bus legs’ for Friday’s game, but I really thought Saturday was a good response.”

The goal gave the Eagles just their seventh win of the season, and though they were not able to duplicate the feat for the rest of the weekend – on Friday, Surrey began the weekend with a 9-3 loss to the Spruce Kings, and also dropped a Family Day matinee to the Coquitlam Express – Mostat again did his part.

After getting his first one out of the way Saturday, Mostat – a Salmon Arm resident

– scored twice more Monday, in a 7-3 losing effort to the Express at South Surrey Arena.

Mostat’s played 11 games for the Eagles this season, scoring three goals and adding three assists. He has also played nine games with the Salmon Arm Silverbacks dating back to the 2013 season, but had yet to record a point.

Mostat wasn’t the only Eagles’ rookie to shine in Saturday’s victory. Gage Mackie – a native of Anchorage, Alaska who will

play for Arizona State in 2017 – led the team offensively with a pair of goals en route to first-star honours, and defenceman Nick Azar also added one.

Veteran netminder Justin Laforest stopped 24 of 27 shots on goal to earn the victory between the pipes.

The winning performance was a far cry from Friday night’s affair, which saw the Eagles fall behind 3-2 after 20 minutes, before giving up four more unanswered in the second period. Prince George tacked on two more goals in the third frame to ice the victory.

Brett Stewart, Tyler Cooper and Mackie scored for the visiting Birds.

On Monday afternoon, Mostat provided most of the offence, with rookie Jeff Stewart scoring the team’s other goal. Mackie added a pair of assists.

Offence for the home side was hard to see page 22

It makes for a much better drive home from Prince George when you can get a win.

Blaine NeufeldEagles coach

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come by largely due to the play of Coquitlam goalie Lawson Fenton, who proved to be the difference-maker by stopping 41 Surrey shots.

“We got a lot of shots, and I thought we controlled the play a fair bit, but we’ve got to start learning the difference between a scoring chance and just putting a shot on net. There’s a difference between an outside shot and a real scoring chance, and it takes a lot of effort to get to those scoring areas,” Neufeld said.

The Eagles – who were officially eliminated from BCHL playoff contention three weeks ago – now sit with a record of 7-40-0-2 (win-loss-overtime loss-tie).

Prior to the team’s road trip to Prince George, Neufeld told Peace Arch News his team’s goal was to win at least five of their remaining 11 games. Surrey will need to win four of its final eight to achieve that goal.

They hosted the Langley Rivermen last night (Thursday) after press deadline, and will get another chance to get into the win column Sunday afternoon, when they host the Wenatchee Wild, who sit second in the Mainland Division.

“We’ve played some good games against them this year – we led 2-1 against them until late, the last time

we played, so there are some things we’d like to clean up, but I think it’ll be a good game,” Neufeld said.

“As well, we’ve got two guys – Gage Mackie and Donovan Ott – who were formerly part of that (Wenatchee) organization, so you always have a bit of an extra edge in a situation like that.”

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Greg Balloch/Surrey Eagles photoLogan Mostat scored three goals last weekend, including the winning marker Saturday in Prince George.

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The Valley West Hawks contin-ued their march to a BC Hockey Major Midget League pennant, winning two home games against the fourth-place Okanagan Rock-ets last weekend.

The Hawks topped Okanagan 4-1 Saturday night at the Sungod Arena, then toppled the Rockets 5-2 Sunday morning at the Lang-ley Events Centre.

Valley West has now won 15 of their last 16 games, and with a 27-6-1 (win-loss-tie) record are tied for top spot with the Cari-boo Cougars. The Hawks have six games remaining on the schedule, all against teams with records at or below .500. The Cougars play just four more games, all on the road against the Rockets and the third-place Vancouver Giants.

Saturday’s game marked the only time the Hawks will play at Sungod, which was the home rink for a number of Valley West skat-ers in recent years.

“Saturday was a weird game. Playing our first game at North Delta’s Sungod Arena brought a different energy to our squad,” said Hawks head coach Jessie Leung. “We have four players that got their start with North Delta Minor Hockey and you had a sense that they were anxious to show their best.”

Goaltender Nic Tallarico kept the Hawks in the game, mak-ing 32 saves. Colten Gerlib gave Valley West a 1-0 lead midway through the first period, and the Hawks maintained that advantage into the third period despite the Rockets having the edge in play.

“Tally (Talarico) played maybe his best game of the season,” said Leung. “We were flat for most of the second period and he bailed us out.”

Okanagan tied the game early in

the third period, but the Hawks took control over the final 10 minutes of play. Justyn Gurney of North Delta netted the winning goal, Ian Ross added an insurance tally and Ben Evanish scored his league-leading 33rd goal of the season into an empty net.

The Hawks got the jump on the Rockets Sunday morning, taking a 2-0 lead after 20 minutes and never looking back. James Malm of Langley had a hat trick, with Max Duchnycz and Michael Far-ren adding a goal each. Christian Bosa, Ian Ross and Oliver Alcock each were credited with a pair of assists.

Reece Klassen played a strong game in the Hawks net.

Valley West will now play twice against the seventh-place Vancou-ver Chiefs next weekend, look-ing to put some distance between themselves and Cariboo.

“Looking at the standings, it would be easy to say we’re into a lighter part of our schedule,” said Leung. “However, it is a challenge of a different sort. We expect a good series from the Chiefs, they’re coming off their bye week and are fighting for seeding down the stretch.”

The Chiefs will host the first game Saturday at 3:30 p.m. in Coquitlam, with the Hawks being the home team Monday night at 8:15 p.m.

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“[Th e market] is very, very, active, almost to the overheated category,” says Michael Trites, Managing Bro-ker/Sales Associate at Royal LePage Northstar Realty. “Selling over the listed price is more the norm rather than the exception, and at prices that are sometimes diffi cult to rationalize.”Matt Morrow, Realtor at RE/MAX 2000 Realty, agrees. “I've been a realtor for 10 years and although I've been through some crazy markets, I haven't experi-enced anything quite like this,” he says. “Th e market is being fuelled by an all time low level of invento-ry, low interest rates, and lots of buyers. Prices of homes have increased nearly $10,000 a week for the past 2-3 months.”He adds that sellers won’t consider a subject to sale off er and in most cases you won't stand a chance hav-ing any conditions in your off er. Th at goes for fi nancing and/or inspections too. “If there's 10 off ers on a home, more than half will be free of all condi-tions these days, and deposits are being handed over at the time of the off er,” says Morrow. “An awkward spot to be in as a buyer, but plenty of buyers are willing to off er way over asking price with no conditions and, of course as a seller, you want the best off er.”One of the simplest reasons for a

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Kim Parley & Laura LindstromYour Lower Mainland Specialists!604-858-1800 cell 604-316-8783

If dealing with down to earth ‘REAL’ REALTORS is what you are looking for... then you’ve found US!

Sutton Showplace Realty 2015

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02/16_S12

OPEN HOUSESATURDAY, FEB. 13

1:00-3:00PM

#206-15265 ROPER AVE., WHITE ROCK • $174,500

Welcome home to your very secure 19+, lovingly maintained, cozy, bright, Peek-a-boo ocean view condo in sunny White Rock! This home boasts near new appliances, new beautiful laminate fl ooring with high quality underlay, new plumbing fi xtures and a refi nished bathtub. The large bedroom has plenty of room for your king size bed and bedroom furniture. Perfect central location within steps of shopping, transportation, restaurants, medical offi ces and only a short walk or drive to the beautiful White Rock Pier, promenade, beach and restaurants. Call us now for your private viewing before its SOLD!

OPEN HOUSES

Deadline to book space is Tuesday at noon Deadline to book space is Tuesday at noon PLEASE RESERVE EARLYPLEASE RESERVE EARLY

Advertise on the real estate pages at affordable rates.Advertise on the real estate pages at affordable rates.Call Suzanne 604-542-7417Call Suzanne 604-542-7417

OPEN DAILY

NOON-5:00 P.M.

(CLOSED FRIDAYS)

16515 - 10TH AVENUE • SOUTHBROOKE19 customized homes being built by Genex.

Three storeys including walk-out basement, all finished.Prices start at $1,045,000.

Susan Vollmer 604-541-4888 RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty Ltd.

SAT. & SUN.FEB.

13 & 142:00-4:00

P.M.

1770 LILAC DRIVE • RANCHER TOWNHOUSE • $385,800Rancher townhouse, end unit,

2 bdrm. plus family room that could be 3rd bdrm. Open concept dining/living. Updates include double pane

windows. Private setting, quiet cul-de-sac. Barb Tinskamper 604-538-8888 Sutton Group West Coast Realty

SAT. & SUN.FEB.

13 & 142:00-4:00

P.M.

#214 - 1576 MERKLIN STREET • THE EMBASSY • $309,000Two bedroom, two bath.Updated. Sunny patio.

Great building. Bill Noy 778-846-6967

Hugh & McKinnon Realty

OPEN SATURDAY

FEB. 132:00-4:00

P.M.

42 - 172ND STREET • NO SIGN! • $1,588,000 Builder/investor alert. Great development opportunity on 1/2 acre lot in Pacific Douglas community. Lovely 2500 sq.ft. updated rancher in a park-like setting. Great tenants would love to stay Close to

ocean, park, golf and border! Lorraine Cauley & Jalene Harding 604-889-4874 Royal LePage Northstar

OPEN SATURDAY

FEB. 132:00-4:00

P.M.

15376 COLUMBIA AVENUE • $1,398,000 • WHAT A VIEW!Cute 2 level home with fantastic views from both levels. Upper/lower suites have both been maintained well, some updating.

Live, rent, build. Lots of potential here!

Pilar Osing 604-619-6408 Hugh & McKinnon

OPEN SATURDAY

FEB. 132:00-4:00

P.M.

#203 - 1410 BLACKWOOD STREET • WHITE ROCKOne bedroom and den, enclosed balcony. One small pet

allowed. No rentals. No age restrictions.Wood-burning fireplace.

$249,000 Karen Conyers 604-240-3377 Sotheby's International Realty

OPEN SATURDAY

FEB. 131:00-4:00

P.M.

#208 - 15155 - 36TH AVENUE • EDGEWATER • $359,000Beautiful, move-in ready 2 bdrm., 1 bath, 827 sq.ft. condo in prestigious Edgewater. Whisper quiet side of complex overlooking greenbelt, views

of forest, river, mountains. Unbeatable amenities, 2 yrs. new, 9' ceilings, SS appliances, quartz, crown mouldings,

in-suite laundry, large balcony. Kristina Eng 604-365-0991 Sutton Group West Coast Realty

OPEN SUNDAY

FEB. 142:00-3:30

P.M.

#312 - 2970 KING GEORGE BLVD. • $335,000 Southeast facing 2 bdrm., 2 bathroom, upscale condo overlooking

Highstreet Village at Southpoint. Stunning with engineered hardwood, tile feature wall, granite kitchen, large balcony. Storage locker,

pets ok, no age restrictions. Enjoy the urban lifestyle and leave your car at home! A must see!

Shelly Mare 604-803-1316 HomeLife Benchmark Realty Corp.

OPEN SUNDAY

FEB. 142:00-4:00

P.M.

13688 - 20TH AVENUE Custom 4,400 sq.ft. rancher

on a 21,000 sq.ft. lot. Quality finishings throughout.

Professionally landscaped with beautiful water feature. Geof Glazier 604-531-4000 Bay Realty Ltd.

OPEN SUNDAY

FEB. 142:00-4:00

P.M.

#306 - 1354 WINTER STREET • SPECIALLY PRICED AT $225,000 This Valentine's Day treat yourself to the love of a new home.

Fabulous 2 bdrm., 2 bath, 1014 sq.ft. condo in White Rock. Beautifully kept, in move-in condition and lovingly cared for.

Footsteps to downtown, restaurants, transit and beach. Bryan Boyce 604-538-8888 Sutton Group West Coast Realty

OPEN SUNDAY

FEB. 142:00-4:00

P.M.

14365 - 32B AVENUE • $2,568,000 • ELGIN WYND Spectacular Bill Daniels designed executive home in private gated

community backing onto 2 acre private park. Contemporary 4 bdrm. home (could be 6) has been beautifully renovated: gourmet kitchen,

bright big rooms, great layout. Wok kitchen, butlers pantry, shoe closet, dressing room, high end finishings and appliances.

Pilar Osing 604-619-6408 Hugh & McKinnon

OPEN SAT. & SUN.FEB.

13 & 142:00-4:00

P.M.

1098 - 164TH STREET • SOUTH SURREY • FABULOUS OPPORTUNITY •

This is a winner – lot is 10,500 sq.ft! Many lovely updates in this home, kitchen, bathroom, original hardwood is in gorgeous shape, 2 bdrms. up and lovely recreation room, and bedroom

down with 3-piece bath. Also hobby room and workshop down. Spacious private deck off the back to enjoy the private and quiet garden. This home shows very well. Fabulous holding property – live in and plan your dream house. First showings start at open house. Offers presented Tuesday, Feb. 16. Offered at $859,000.

Call Wes Spencer (604) 417-2401 or Marty Smith (604) 802-7814 for more information

RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty Ltd.

SAT. & SUN.FEB.

13 & 142:00-4:00

P.M.

13095 - 14A AVENUE • OCEAN PARK • $1,250,000Charming, fully renovated two storey

with master on main, 2512 sq.ft. with 2 bdrms. and library up and 2.5 baths.

8,809 sq. ft. corner lot with lane access.Scott Franklin 604-531-1111

HomeLife Benchmark Realty WR

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COXDerek Alexander

January 25, 1935 - February 9, 2016

Derek passed away after a short battle with cancer and is survived by his wife of 55 years, Patricia (Pat), daughter Suzanne (Tom), son Stuart (Shannon) and his grandchildren Sean, Veronica, Chris, Nicole and Julie.

“Sir,” your crooked smile will be dearly missed.

Derek thanked his lucky stars for his wonderful family and friends, believing his three greatest achievements were marrying Pat; becoming Dad, then Grandfather; and third, coming to Canada as a young man.

Starting out in “Brum” (Birmingham, England), “Nipper” - as his Dad called him - came a long way in eighty-one years. From Paper Boy in 1945 to 1948, to Administrative Offi cer at the University of Alberta from 1975 to 1991, Derek succeeded and prospered “enough” so that he and Pat were able to make the most of their retirement years travelling much of the world. And he was able to fi ll his passion for a good game of golf.

The family will celebrate Derek’s life at an Open House on Sunday, February 28th, from 2pm to 5pm at his

house. All friends and neighbours welcome.In lieu of fl owers, donations may be made to a

charity of your choice.

STENNERGordon Venning

Born September 5, 1936 Gordon passed away peacefully on February 5, 2016 at 79 years young. Venning originates from the English title “Bog”. Gordon’s name originates from the Scot-tish Berwickshire of Gourdon in the département of France from the Olde Gaelic “gor”, meaning “large spacious fort, a fortifi ed place of strength, stronghold occupied by protection”. Clearly his name represents the amazing person he was. Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Gordon was raised with his younger sibling and sister, Barbara. As a youth Gordon played as a base-ball pitcher and was asked to play for the St. Louis Cardinals. He chose to pastor/preach in Blaine, Washington where he started his family. Gordon will be remembered by the public for his career as a well-known Investment Advisor, a bestselling author - “Stenner on Mutual Funds”, and a radio talk show host on CKNW and CFUN. Gordon’s children include Thane, Lisa, Justyn, Leighton and Tanya, who miss him dearly.

Gordon celebrates in Heaven with his 2nd youngest daughter Vanessa, his wife of 50 years Zenovia, his father Edwin Thomas (Poplar Sexsmith England) and his mother Hilda Maude Marr (Portsmouth, England). His (past and present) daughters-in-law are Kimberley, Anita, Darci and Lori. As well as his sons-in-law David, Jason, Ray and Bernie. He will be greatly missed by his 14 grandchildren Dustin, Chelsea, Vaughn, Chantel, Miranda, Seth, Gabrielle, Benjamin, Justynne, Tage, Ray Jr., Alexia, Royce, Chanel. In addition to his great-grandson Maverick and great-granddaughter Ava. Gordon adored family, yachting/boating, fi shing/the ocean, animals, nature, trains, travel, fi shing, swimming, jogging, writing, reading (an avid bookworm spending hours at Chapters drinking his tea), photogra-phy and an avid hockey fan. Gordon’s legacy will include his endless energy, generosity, fun sense of humour, family “pow-wows”, his incredible ability to fully engage in and celebrate life. Loved by so many, he is remembered as an accomplished man - one of integrity, strength, humour, charm, charis-ma, conversation, generosity, kindness, resilience, caring, respected, loyal and tender. He loved the Lord wholeheartedly and his contagious smile will comfort our hearts and memories. Gordon Venning Stenner, you were an amazing partner, father, brother, friend, hubby, Grampa (‘Gee-Pa’) and Great-Grampa. A great teacher. Offering wise words, endless hugs, I-Love-You’s and dropped what you were doing to make time to chat for hours. You were a selfl ess person giving tirelessly. If anyone needed help, you were the fi rst to offer care and take interest in each person you met. You placed “people” before work and monetary things. You never stopped being a father, not only to your own children but nurtured others. A great friend. Cute. Athletic. Well liked. Fun. Funny. Witty. Unselfi sh. Courageous. An inspiration. A sweetheart. You will be remembered by all who had the pleasure of knowing you. Always making others laugh. Your goofy jokes will be missed. You are remarkable. Forever Cherished. We love you toooo much “Gordo”! A “Celebration of Life” will be held on Friday, February 19th at 11:00 am at Northview Church located at 32040 Downes Road, Abbotsford, BC (604) 853-2931. Donations may be left at Northview Community Church for Missions.

Tributes and condolences may be left at:

www.hendersonsabbotsfordfunerals.com

Henderson’s Funeral Home ~ 604-854-5534

Pearl Audrey SloanNovember 26, 1942 – February 3, 2016

It is with much sadness the family announces that our sister, mom and grandmother passed away peacefully on the heartbreaking day of Wednes-day, February 3, 2016 with family by

her side as she always prayed for. Her pain and suffering are gone as she is with her Lord and Saviour in heaven.

Pearl was born in Middleton, Nova Scotia on November 26, 1942. The daughter of the late Bert and Lorna (Wentzel) Simpson. Moved in 1967 with her family to Vancouver and has resided most of those years in White Rock. Pearl is predeceased by her husband Wayne, brothers Allan, Arthur and Gerald Simpson, her sister Isabelle Bezanson, and her sister-in-law Geraldine Simpson. She is survived and remembered by son Michael Vauthrin, daughter Cindy (Kevin) Hulst, sisters Jean (Tom) White and Irma (Mike) Larose, brothers Lester (Linda), Stanley (Sandra), David (Christine) and Marcus Simpson. She was blessed with 5 grandchildren Shayne, Riel, Cory, Padn and Noah.

A Memorial Service will be held at Victory Memorial Park Funeral Centre,

14831 – 28th Avenue, Surrey, on Friday, February 12th at 1:00 pm.

Victory Memorial Park Funeral Centre 604-536-6522

Condolences may be offered at www.victoryfuneralcentre.ca

SEELEY, Glen Walter Nelson

December 23, 1927 - January 30, 2016

Born in Dauphin, Manitoba, passed away peacefully in a care home in Langley, BC. Predeceased by daughter Jessie, wife Clara, sur-vived by sons Tom & Rob and grandchildren Chris, Angie, Owen & Jennifer & 4 great grandchildren, many nieces & nephews. Celebra-tion of Glen’s life will be held February 20th, 2016 at the White Rock Masonic Hall 15302-Pacifi c Avenue in White Rock at 1:30pm.

SHAWIt is with saddened hearts that Robert, Carolyn and Laura

share the passing of their parents:

James Robert Shaw October 5, 1930 - February 2, 2016Jenny Lucya Shaw (Kalyk) April 3, 1935 - February 8, 2016

Dad and Mom both grew up in Burnaby, Jim an only child and Jenny the second child of six.They met in Victoria, where Dad was working and Mom was goingto Normal school and married onAugust 26th, 1955. They started their family the following year: Laura, Carolyn and then Robert in just three years.

In the beginning Burnaby was home, but at Mom’s cooking class she learned of a cabin in Crescent Beach that was for sale. Dad was a very hard worker, he loved to design things and this cabin he transformed into their home. Dad was very successful in the elevatorindustry, his work took the family to Puerto Rico for 2 years as well Mom and Dad spent time in Russia, Montreal and enjoyed many cruises with Dad’s work. (Mom may have enjoyed the cruises most - Dad was in the belly of the ship fi xing elevators and escalators.) Mom loved to play tennis, walk along the beach, sew and travel. Jim and Jenny loved each other very much and enjoyed all their travel-ling. They were very proud of their 4 grandchildren: Christopher, Clayton, Nicole and Anita and loved walking down the lane to get fi sh’n’chips and tiger ice cream with them.

Unfortunately Alzheimer’s was Mom’s enemy from an early age, and after years of challenges her swallowing ability stopped and she was put on palliative care. When Dad realized Mom wasn’t going to be here much longer, he realized his work was done here. Jim and Jenny, a love story, both are in a happier place together now.

In lieu of fl owers, a donation to the Alzheimer’s Society is appreciated.A celebration of life, for both Jim and Jenny will be held at 12160 Beecher Place, Crescent Beach on Sunday, April 3rd at 1:00 pm.

GIBBONSRobert (Bob) Francis

June 26, 1926 - January 25, 2016

Robert (Bob) Francis Gibbons aged 89 years passed away peacefully at Peace Arch Hospital on January 25, 2016. Lovingly remembered by his wife Lois, son Gordon (Barbi), daughters Sandra, and Barb (Ed), and daughter-in-law Rhonda; grand-children Jeremy (Katrina), Rory (Ally), Jillian (Darcy), Reid, Byron, and Parker; sisters Dorothy and

Shirley (Jerry), as well as many relatives and friends. Bob is prede-ceased by his son Doug, and brothers Dave and John. A celebra-tion of life will be held at Cloverdale United Church, 17575, 58A Avenue, Surrey, BC, on Friday, February 19, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of fl owers donations may be made to Seniors Come Share Society, 15008 26 Ave., Surrey, BC, V4P 3H5.

DAVIS, EvaBorn February 13, 1921. Passed away very peacefully in her sleep

January 28, 2016 at the age of 94 in White Rock, BC.

Eva Davis (nee Woloshyn) was born in a log cabin on a homestead in northern Saskatchewan in 1921. She became a teacher at the ageof 17 and continued this practice until her retirement in 1986 at the age of 65. Her early teaching days were full of adventure, wonder-fully described in her book, “Brightsand and Bedbugs” published in 2014 by First Choice Books, ISBN 987-1-77084-498-8. Special thanks to the staff at Westminster House for their outstanding help.

A memorial service for Eva will be held at 2 pm on February 13, 2016 at Victory Memorial Park 14831 28th Ave Surrey , BC

BOUTHILLETTERolly

Passed away on February 8th, 2016at Peace Arch Hospital.

Celebration of Life on Saturday, February 20th at 1:00 PM at Christ the Redeemer Anglican Church, 16613 Bell Rd. Surrey.FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

5 IN MEMORIAM

In Loving Memory of my Son, COLIN DOW

Not a day goes by that we do not think of you. Always in our hearts.

Love Dad & family

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5 IN MEMORIAM

Sgt Antony J HerbertFeb 14, 1967 - May 23, 2015

Gone from my lifeForever in my heart

Never ever far from my thoughts

Dad

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6 IN MEMORIAM GIFTS

Make a gift that honours the memory of a loved one.

604-588-3371championsforcare.com

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6 IN MEMORIAM GIFTS

white rock south surrey hospice

society

Bequests& Gifts

support ourHospice Societyand serve as alegacy of

meaning andpurposeto a lifewell lived.

www.whiterockhospice.org

604-531-7484

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BC Cancer Foundation13750 96th AvenueSurrey, BC V3V 1Z2

604.930.4078bccancerfoundation.com

Supporting the BC Cancer Agency

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To advertise in print:Call: 604-575-5555 Email: [email protected]

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS ......... 1-8COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS .. 9-57TRAVEL .................................61-76CHILDREN ............................. 80-98EMPLOYMENT .................... 102-198BUSINESS SERVICES ............ 203-387PETS & LIVESTOCK ............... 453-483MERCHANDISE FOR SALE .... 503-587REAL ESTATE ..................... 603-696RENTALS .......................... 703-757AUTOMOTIVE .................... 804-862MARINE ........................... 903-920

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30 www.peacearchnews.com Friday, February 12, 2016, Peace Arch News

Papers are delivered right to your door. No need to insert fl yers either! Deliver 2x a week, after school, Wednesdays

and Fridays. Call the Circulation Department at 604 542-7434

KIDS AND ADULTS NEEDED FOR CARRIER ROUTES

Route Number Boundaries Number of Papers 17002220 Buena Vista Ave, Finlay St, Lee St, Maple St,

Roper Ave, Thrift Ave........................................................................... 6918101407 140 St, 140A St, 141A St, 142 St, 18A Ave,

19 Ave, 19A Ave, 20 Ave, 20A Ave...................................................... 9318101411 141B St, 142 St, 142B St, 143A St, 16A Ave,

17A Ave, 18 Ave .................................................................................. 12818101414 145 St, 145A St, 146 St, 16 Ave, 16A Ave, 17 Ave, 18 Ave, 18A Ave 8718102512 130 St, 16Ave, Summerhill Cres, Crt, Grove & Pl ............................. 8818103607 126 St, 127 St, 26 Ave, 26A Ave, 27A Ave, 28 Ave ............................ 6318103622 138 St, 138A St, 139 St, 139A St, 24A Ave, 25 Ave, 25A Ave,

26 Ave, 26A Ave, 27 Ave ...................................................................... 6618103629 124 St, 124B St, 127A St, 128 St, 24 Ave, 25 Ave .............................. 9218105804 152 St, 153 St, 153A St, 154 St, 19A Ave, 20 Ave, 20A Ave,

21 Ave, 21A Ave .................................................................................. 13818107011 22B Ave, 24 Ave, Christopherson Rd ................................................. 45

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ADVERTISING CONSULTANTThe Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News, one of Canada’s leading and award winning community newspapers has an opening for an experienced Advertising Consultant.

This career opportunity is for a results-driven individual who is a strong communicator, well organized, self-motivated, determined and is looking to enhance their skill set in a vibrant and growing group of communities. Candidates will possess the ability to increase sales to an existing client base, prospect and cold call new business, achieve sales targets, you are experienced in creative marketing planning and in digital.

The ideal candidate has a positive attitude, is highly motivated and has the ability to multi-task in a fast paced deadline oriented environment. Strong communication and organizational skills are a must. Profi ciency in the Mac operating platform, Word and Excel are required.

Competitive base salary, commission and benefi ts. A car and valid driver’s licence is required.

The Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News is a part of Black Press, Canada’s largest privately owned independent newspaper company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers in BC, Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii. Our work environment sets industry standards for professionalism and innovation.

Please send your resume and cover letter to:

Lisa Prophet, Advertising ManagerThe News22611 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge V2X 3K1Email: [email protected]

Posting closes on February 25, 2016 at 5pm.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

33 INFORMATION

42 LOST AND FOUND

FOUND - Aboriginal prints found in Panorama Ridge area. Please call: (604)908-3341

FOUND: SILVER BRACELET at Dogwood dog park, may have been there for some time. Call to identify 604-538-8996

LOST: Gold chain NECKLACE with small Canada Maple leaf medallion with stone at Peace Arch Hosp or in prkg lot. Sentimental value. Reward offered. Please call: (604)536-1386

TRAVEL

66 GETAWAYS

ITALY- Beautiful countryside, friendly locals, village house for rent. Anita, 250-655-4030.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.www.coverallbc.com

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

RESIDENTIALSUPPORT WORKERS

Inclusions Powell River is hiring Residential Support Workers f/t, p/t and casual positions - Adult & Children’s residences.For more information visit:

www.inclusionpr.cae-mail: [email protected]

115 EDUCATION

Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT SCHOOL. Hands-On Tasks. Start Weekly. GPS Training!

Funding & Housing Avail! Job Aid! Already a HEO?

Get certifi cation proof.Call 1-866-399-3853 or go to:

iheschool.com

OPTICAL TRAINING... in only 6-months

starts March 21st, 2016www.bccollegeofoptics.ca

BC College Optics 604.581.0101


121 ESTHETICIANS

ESTHETICIANS

Bring your clients, or start your career. We offer a fun, rewarding and fl exible working environment, a highly competitive salary plus very lucrative commission on

retail sales, as well as a comprehensive health & benefi ts package. Come and take a tour

and see for yourself! Please email resume

[email protected] or drop by 2970 King George Blvd

124 FARM WORKERS

INTERNATIONAL HERBS (BC) Ltd growers of fresh herbs and vegeta-bles located in Surrey, British Co-lumbia is looking for 30 SEASONAL FARM LABOURERS Duties will incl (but are not limited to) the following: Seeding, Planting, Weeding, Har-vesting, Processing & Packaging. Ability to operate farm machinery is an asset. No skills or prior exp. re-quired. Hourly pay is $10.49. Work begins March 20th. Please apply in person, (only between 9am-4pm) at 4151 184th St. Surrey.

126 FRANCHISE

130 HELP WANTED

CARRIERSEarn Extra $

ADULTS NEEDED TO DELIVER the Surrey Leader

and the Surrey Now.Part-time, small vehicle required.

Door to Door Delivery,Wednesday, Thursday & Fridays.

Please call 604-575-5342

CONSTRUCTION SITEIn your NEIGHBORHOOD

Req: Carpenters, HelpersLaborers, CSO’s/OFA’s

TCP’s, Cleaners $11-28/hrWork Today, Daily or Weekly Pay

Apply 9AM to 2PM at:118 – 713 Columbia Street

New West 604.522.4900

Foreman / GardenerRequired F/T in Surrey withexp. in garden maintenance.

Pruning, lawn maintenance & bed work. A valid driver’s license & local references required. Must have good English skills.No seasonal layoffs.Snow removal experience & pesticide license an asset.*Benefi t package after 3 months.*

WAGE: $20- $24/HOUR DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE.Leave message \ fax resume:

604-599-5503email: [email protected]

LANDSCAPERS FORFULL-TIME WORK

Looking for 3 experienced land-scapers. Pruning & weed spray-ing exp. an asset. Must be reliable, hard working, and have a positive attitude. Min 2 yrs exp. Room for advancement. Drivers lic. an asset. Serving Surrey, Delta, Langley & White Rock are-as. Please call our offi ce at 604-538-4599 or Garry 604-250-8606 - we will try you out for 2 days.

134 HOTEL, RESTAURANT,FOOD SERVICES

BUS PERSON requiredIn White Rock 2-3 evenings/week. Great job for student. Call Pierre after 2:30 pm at 604-531-6261


163 VOLUNTEERS

Volunteer in support of your hospital!

Volunteer support is required for a variety of roles

May 13 - 15, 2016 with event set-up, event-night support and event tear-down.

Must be 19+.

Please visit www.pahfoundation.ca/gala

to apply online or contact Ashleigh Morriss at

604.535.4520.

Gala Volunteers

Needed

PERSONAL SERVICES

175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS

Specializing in Private Events!We Come To You! Doing It All,

From Set-Up - Clean-Up.

• Home Dinner Parties • Meetings • Funerals

• Weddings • B-B-Ques• Birthdays • AnniversariesUnique Taste, Unique Menus...

Gourmet, Customized MenusTailored To Your Function...

Kristy [email protected]

or Visit us at: www.threescompanycatering.ca

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB.

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

. Need Cash? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. SnapCarCash. 604-777-5046

TAX FREE MONEYis available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mort-gage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime1-800-639-2274 or

604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

206 APPLIANCE REPAIRS

Peace Arch Appliance

Service to fridges,stoves, washers, dryers

& dishwashers. Reasonable.

Also Appliance RemovalCall Mark (604)536-9092


236 CLEANING SERVICES

E & M MAINTENANCEWINDOW WASHING

D Windows Out & InD Gutters cleaned In & OutD Pressure WashingD Serving W. Rock for over 30 yrsD Lic. & WCB insured. D Free Est. Seniors Discount

Eric 604-541-1743

FOR ALL YOUR Cleaning NeedsWkly, bi-wkly, monthly. Exc rates. 20 Yrs exp. Jane (604)831-0765

METICULOUS & IMMACULATEResidential & Commercial Services

Present Clients of 15 Years.Move-Ins & Move-Outs. 25 Yrs Exp.

Exc Ref’s. Text/Phone: 604-763-8443

A MAID 2 CLEAN All Your Cleaning Needs

Weekly • Biweekly • MonthlyResidential & Commercial

Services ~ Excellent Rates!!* Licensed * Bonded * Insured

778-883-4262AA HOUSE CLEANING LADY for

home & offi ce. Excellent refs. Call 604-597-0953

PENINSULA Window Cleaning

D Gutter CleaningD Windows - In & Out D Pressure WashingD Fully Insured / LicensedD Free Estimates - Seniors Disc.D Friendly - Dependable

Mark (778) 855-7038

239 COMPUTER SERVICES

Computer Problems? Call Blue Sky Tech 604.512.7082 John Jespersen

.computer service

242 CONCRETE & PLACINGSEMI-RETIRED contractor will do small concrete jobs. Patio’s, side-walks, driveway’s. Re & re old or damaged concrete. Ken 604-307-4923

SCHAFER CEMENT CO. (1973)Prep & Place ~ Driveways, Patios & Walkways. Call 604-218-7089

130 HELP WANTED


257 DRYWALL

FLATTEN POPCORN CEILINGS

Update your home with beautiful fl at ceilings

* No Scraping * No Sanding * No Mess

CALL FRIENDLY BENJAMIN 604-230-7928

DEAD LEVEL Construction Ltd. Complete Drywall Work - $500 min.Bob 604-830-1322 www.deadlevel.ca

BBB Accredited Member

PSB DRYWALL LTD. All Board-ing, Taping, Framing & Texture. In-sured work. Dump Removal Ser-vice. 604-762-4657 / 778-246-4657

260 ELECTRICAL

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

ELECTRICIAN - Dana Thompson Over 24yrs exp. Res/Comm. Free

est. Bonded. #14758 604-353-1519

All Electrical. Low Cost. Licensed. Res/Com. Small job expert. Renos Panel changes ~ 604-374-0062

269 FENCING

DEAD LEVEL CONSTRUCTION. COMPLETE FENCING ($500 min.)

Bob 604-830-1322 www.deadlevel.ca BBB Accredited Member

275 FLOOR REFINISHING/INSTALLATIONS

HARDWOOD FLOORREFINISHING

Repairs & Staining Installation

Free Estimates

Century Hardwood Floors 604-376-7224

www.centuryhardwood.com

281 GARDENING

DHALIWAL GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING

F Grass cutting - 1-4 x monthF Hedge Trimming & Pruning F Winter Clean-up

10% off with this ad20% off Regular Lawn Maint.

Comm/Res, Free Estimates. Call Joe 604-220-4442

Excavators, Backhoes, Bobcats & Dump

Trucks for hireTOPSOIL & GRAVEL

604-531-5935

MUSHROOM MANUREDelivery or pick up

Surrey location

Covered Storage.

604-644-1878C & C GARDENERS Tree & Shrub

Pruning, Spring Clean-Up. 25 Yrs Experience. 604-530-2232

130 HELP WANTED


281 GARDENING

FOR A BEAUTIFUL GARDENGarden Design & Installation

• Fall Clean-Up • Maintenance 604-512-4525

www.gardenbuds.ca

ELECT SERVICESTree Pruning, Topping & Removal

Hedge Trimming ~ DrainageFull Landscape &

Maintenance ServicesInsured ~ WCB Over 25 yrs Exp.*Free Estimate *Seniors Discount

Call 778-245-5006

Certifi ed Horticulturist (BCIT)~ 25 Years Experience ~

Mowing, Pruning, Lawn RenoTopsoil, Mulch & Sand top dress.Call Mike 604-671-3312expertlawnmanagement.com

.A Ram Gardening All Lawn care, Free Estimates, Lawn Cuts, Aerating, Weeding, Hedge Trimming, Pruning, Moss Control, Bark MulchCall Paul (778)316-3054

SUPREME HEDGES• #1 Hedge Trim

• #1 Pruning• #1 Tree Cutting

• #1 Clean Up& Removal

Free Estimates!

*Seniors Disc. *Insured *28 yrs.Jay 604-857-1959

156 SALES


281 GARDENING

.aaa lawn 604-542-1349

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627

GUTTER & ROOF CLEANINGMoss Removal. WCB

20 Years Exp. 604-341-5831

CHAMPION SERVICES

• Power Washing • Gutter Cleaning • Roof Cleaning

• Window Cleaning

30 Years experience!For Prompt Service Call

Simon 604-230-0627

283A HANDYPERSONS

AT YOUR SERVICE. Carpentry, Concrete, Painting, Rubbish

Removal. Call Dave (604)999-5056

HOME REPAIR, CARPENTRY & DESIGN Minor electrical & plumbing

Painting Baseboard Fence & Drywall Repairs

Custom woodworkAutoCAD design specialist

Helping Seniors My Specialty604 - 916 - 0739

156 SALES

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Showroom: Unit 62 - 15515 24th Ave. (at King George Blvd.) Tel: 604-538-9622

www.mpbconstruction.com

Designing and renovating new kitchens, bathrooms, basements, house make-overs and additions

Call for FREE in-home consultation

In-house design team and cabinet shop


287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

START TO FINISH

CONTRACTING

Blake and his Dad make a positive difference in your

life by providingquality workmanship

delivered with integrity.

D interior & exterior reno’sD rot repair & restoration

D Decks D Fences & much more. * Free estimates.

Call Blake or Brian (604)816-1653

Licensed, Insured, WCBwww.starttofi n.ca

• Painting • Renovations• Repairs

604-889-8424Commercial • Residentialwww.paintitfi xit.ca

FULL RENOVATIONS Including Kitchens,

Bathrooms, Man Caves& Basement Suites

“ Let’s us fi x what someone else tried to fi x. “

VECTOR RENO’S Interior & Exterior. Additions,

Repairs & Strata Improvements. Also fences, decks, sheds, garages

& wood planters. 604-690-3327

HANDYMAN CONNECTIONHANDYMAN CONNECTIONHandyman Connection - Bonded -Renovations - Installations - Repairs - 604.878.5232

.

DEAD LEVEL Construction Ltd. Complete Home Reno’s, Additions,Shops/Garages - from start to fi nish

Suite Legalization SpecialistWE DO IT ALL! www.deadlevel.ca

Call Bob at 604-830-1322BBB Accredited Member

Handyman fromNewfoundland

Honest, reliable, quality workat good prices. Fully insured.

Bathroom repairs, reno’s, taps + sink, shower, tiling, fl ooring -laminate. Painting, drywalling,

basement reno’s, door & window trim, baseboard, back

splashes, cabinets, range hoods, fence & deck repair + replace, pressure washing &

more. Call Robert 778-227-7779



INTERIOR/EXTERIORRepairs & Reno’s, Sundecks

& Additions, New Homes

European Quality Workmanship

CONTRACT OR HOURLYFREE ESTIMATES

28 YEARS IN BUSINESS

Per Molsen 604-575-1240

288 HOME REPAIRS

A1 BATH RENO’S. Bsmt Suites,Drywall, Patios, Plumbing, Siding,Fencing, Roofi ng, Landscaping, etc.Joe 604-961-9937.

HANDYMANHome Repair Services - 45 Yrs Exp

Call or Text Henry 604-868-5441

300 LANDSCAPING

Taylored Landscape Maintenance and Design. Lawn, garden and landscape maintenance. Spring cleanup specials. 604 442 6749

311 MASONRY & BRICKWORK

B R I C K S T O N E M A S O N -RYLTD.COM Family owned and operated 40 years experience All types of brick and stonework Free estimate call Dick 604-230-9457

320 MOVING & STORAGE

MOVING?LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE• 1-4 Bedroom • Internals• Single Items • Packing Supplies

B & B MOBILE SERVICES

604-536-6620FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1973

rrs TM

www.BBmoving.ca

• Small & Big Moves • Internals• Single Items • Packing Supplies

AFFORDABLE MOVERSwww.affordablemoversbc.com

From $45/Hr.1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks

Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1-3 MenFree Estimate/Senior DiscountResidential~Commercial~PianosLOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

604-537-4140MIRACLE MOVING Licensed - Bonded - Fully Equip. Residential Commercial, 1-3 Men

BIG OR SMALL MOVESStart $45/hr ~ All size trucks

Free estimate/Senior Discount www.miraclemoving.ca604 - 720 - 2009

~We accept Visa & Mastercard~

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPINGAcross the street - across the world

Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

~ PRO PAINTERS ~INTERIOR / EXTERIORQuality Work, Free Estimates

Member of Better Business BureauWCB INSURED

Vincent 543-7776

Interior & Exterior PaintingCommercial & Residential

Crown Moulding InstallationMore than 30 Years Experience

of True Craftsmanship

Call us for a Free Estimate and Add Real Value to Your Home.

[email protected]

One Call Does it ALL



329 PAINTING & DECORATING

.Hayden Painting 778-229-0236Family Owned & OperatedRyan 778.229.0236

REPAINT SPECIALISTDoors, Casings, Walls, Baseboards, Ceiling Repairs - Painting.Finishing available. [email protected]

RENE’S SPRAY & BRUSH PAINTING 778-855-5361

Danish Quality

www.paintspecial.com 778-322-2378 Lower Mainland

604-996-8128 Fraser ValleyRunning this ad for over 12yrs

PAINT SPECIAL3 rooms for $299

2 coats any colour(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price inclsCloverdale High Performance paint.NO PAYMENT until Job is

completed. Ask us about ourLaminate Flooring.

PRISM PAINTING CO.Re-Paint Specialist15 Years Experience

Interior/Exterior,stucco painting. 20% discounton re-painting or3 rooms $299Free Estimates

Call Sunny,778-893-1786

338 PLUMBING

A Gas Fitter PlumberFurnaces, Boilers, Hot Water

Heating, Hotwater Tanks, Drain/Duct Cleaning

& Plumbing Jobs.

604-312-7674 604-507-4606

356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT!604.587.5865www.recycleitcanada.ca


356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

.Russells Rubbish Removal 604-787-7355 White Rock / South Surrey

Always ReddyRubbish RemovalResidential / Commercial

• Respectful • Reliable• Responsible • Affordable Rates

All Rubbish, Junk & Recycling needs.

Johnson 778-999-2803

Brads Junk Removal.com. Same Day Service. Affordable Rates! 604.220.JUNK (5865)

EXTRA CHEAP JUNKRUBBISH REMOVALAlmost for free! (778)997-5757

372 SUNDECKS

. Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688.Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

373B TILINGA-1 Ceramics, Marble, Glass blocks Install/Repair. Res./Comm. 20 yrs

exp. Peter’s Tile 604-209-0173

374 TREE SERVICES

TREE BROTHERSSPECIALIST

Tree Removal/Topping/Spiral Thinning/Hedge Trimming/Stump

Grinding. Free Estimates.WCB/Fully Insured

$25 Off with this AdJerry, 604-500-2163

PETS

477 PETS

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

MINIATURE BEAGLE female 31/2 yr old, brown & white, $250. 604-535-0116, [email protected]

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604-856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

506 APPLIANCES

Peace Arch Appliance

Service to fridges,stoves, washers, dryers

& dishwashers. Reasonable.

Also Appliance RemovalCall Mark (604)536-9092

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

545 FUEL

ALDER, BIRCH, MAPLE MIX. Cut up to 16’’ lengths, split, seasoned, ready to burn. $260 a 4 x 4 x 8 cord delivered. Call 604-339-9077

551 GARAGE SALES

14172 Marine DriveSaturday, Feb 13th,

12noon - 4pm

UNIQUE IN HOUSE ESTATE & GARAGE SALE

Furniture, some antiques, de-humidifi er, household items, knicknacks, exercise equipment

& chair and more

FOUND: SMALL POCKET KNIFEon 152nd & 20th Ave.

Call to identify 604-536-1926.

560 MISC. FOR SALE

GENEROUS Prices Paid for An-tiques & Fine Art, Collectibles, Sil-ver, Furniture, Vintage lighting etc. Est. 1990 We purchase for collec-tors & the fi lm industry. We make House calls & free evaluations. Call David 604 716 8032. www.britishfi -neartandantiques.ca

563 MISC. WANTED

Have Unwanted Firearms?Have unwanted or inherited fi rearms in your possession?Don’t know how to dispose of them safely and legally?Contact Wanstalls and we will come and pick them up and pay you fair value for them.Wanstalls has been proudly serving the Lower Mainland fi rearms community since 1973.We are a government licensed fi rearms business with fully certifi ed verifi ers, armorers and appraisers.

Call today to set up anappointment 604-467-9232 Wanstalls Tactical & Sporting Arms

Wanted: ROYAL ALBERT CHINA, all patterns, Old Country Roses - etc. Call: (604)308-7267

WE BUY RECORDS& BOOKS

Hemingway’s 33765 Essendene Ave.

Abbotsford ~ 604-855-1894

[email protected] make housecalls!

REAL ESTATE

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

New SRI Manufactured homesSingles $74,900. Doubles $94,900.

PARK SPACES AVAILABLEREPOSSESSIONS 1974-2010

www.glenbrookhomes.netChuck 604-830-1960

Trades. Financing. Permits.

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

RON Morin


REAL ESTATE

696 OTHER AREASBOAT House For Sale at the Blaine Marina In Blaine WA. Will handle 42’ L x 15’ W x 15’ H. Concrete dock, Monitored Sprinkler System, Insurance, Security, Power & Wa-ter, Lighting,Curtain, Easy Access, Free Parking, Condo Association in Place. Condo. Fees 1,000.00/Year, Moorage $552.00/Month Asking $25,000.00 USD 604 542 9466, [email protected]

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

ACTIVE SENIOR1 Bdrm & 2 Bdrms.

Well maintained Concrete High Rise in White Rock

close to shopping.Swimming Pool &

All Amenities.UTILITIES INCLUDED. NS/NP

Call 604-538-5337

CRESTWOOD MANOR1321 Foster St.

1 Bdrm $905/moIN WELL MAINTAINED

NEWLY UPDATED BUILDING. Heat, hot water and secured u/g parking stalls included.

No pets, No smoking. Call: 604-363-4631

KIWANIS PARK PLACE12850 26th Ave. Surrey

55+ Crescent Beach

Clean, cozy 1 bdrm apts.Close to Crescent Beach, park

and transit, easy transit to White Rock shopping, N/S N/P.Pick your fl oor and rent.1st - $766; 2nd - $794; 3rd- $821; 4th - $838.

Call Lisa to view-604-538-9669www.kiwanisparkplace.com

~ Fir Apartments ~1455 Fir St WHITE ROCK

1 Bdrm units avail nowHeat & hot wtr incl.

Swimming pool & rec roomOn site mgr

Call 604-536-0379

White Rock - 1371 Fir St.

HILLCREST VILLA2 Bdrm ~ 2nd Floor

Corner Unit. $985/mo **Strictly NO SMOKING

building, suite or balcony**Heat & Hot water incl

No elevator - 7 Unit buildingNo Pets. Adult Oriented.

(604)536-8428White Rock, 1 bdrm ste in 55+. New fl rs, paint. Minutes to shops, rec ctr, transit, parks. $985mo inc heat. Mar 1 NS/NP 1yr lease 604-671-7416

WHITE ROCK; 2 Bdrm Penthouse ste, freshly painted, Mar 1st. $1375. Also 14884 North Bluff Res. clean, bright 1 bdrm suite, $900. Both incl heat/water, prkg, storage & balcony NP/N/S. Call: (604)360-1403

WHITE ROCKSUNSET VILLA

Large 1 BedroomD/W in unit. Concrete building.$950 incls. HEAT & H/W.1 block from Semiahmoo Mall.

Available January 1Call for appt to view

778.878.0782


RENTALS

707 APARTMENT FURNISHED

WHITE ROCK Unobstructed Ocean view, opposite the pier. Large open plan. Fully Furnished apt. incls. all utils. cable, WIFI, 5 appli. D/W, insuite lndry. 2 car parking. $1350 all inclusive. Avail. March 1. Min. 6 mos. lease required. N/P N/S. Just Bring Your Clothes. 604-536-3764

736 HOMES FOR RENT

Homelife Pen. Property 604-536-0220

741 OFFICE/RETAIL

OFFICE SPACES*ROSEMARY CENTRE

3388 Rosemary Hts Cres. 2nd fl oor offi ce space 301 sq/ft

*WHITE ROCK SQUARE1480 Foster Street

519 sq/ft & 647 sq/ft 604-536-5639 to view/rates

750 SUITES, LOWER

SOUTH SURREYBehind Choices Market

Fully renovated 700sf. Bright 1 bdrm. 1 full bath. New paint, new

kitchen, new laminate fl oors.Gas Stove. Carpet in bedroom. Lots of storage. Private entry.

Lots of parking. In suite front load W/D. S/S appliances.

$900 incls. utils. Available February 15. No pets! N/S Close to transit, amenities and Hwy. 99

Call: 604-488-9161

White Rock, steps to beach & bus. 1 bdrm, D/W, W/D, patio. $950 incl utils. N/S, N/P, Refs 604-313-8664

TRANSPORTATION

818 CARS - DOMESTIC

2005 CHRYSLER SEBRINGwhite, auto, 4 door, 144K`s,

$3500obo Call 604-541-2881

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVALThe Scrapper

#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle REMOVAL~~ ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT ~~

$$$ PAID FOR SOME. 604.683.2200

851 TRUCKS & VANS

2000 Ford Windstar Sel 7 passenger MOBILITY Van, 1 owner. Equipped with Bruno Curb-Sider Mobility Chair Lift &

Original Seating. Exc. cond. 119,000K. $3,500. 604-521-4983

SHELL BUSEY’SHome Improvements

“OVER 30 YEARS IN HOME IMPROVEMENTS”DEAL WITH A COMPANY YOUR FAMILY CAN TRUST!

Serving the Lower Mainland604.542.2236

CALL TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE

www.askshell.comUnit #7 - 2320 King George Blvd. in South Surrey

**ALL RENOVATIONSALL RENOVATIONS**

HOMES, TOWNHOUSES & CONDOS

Read the Classifieds

Your localClassifi edsSolution.


32nd Avenue

32nd Avenue

King George Hwy.

HWY. 99

Southpoint

Exchange Mall

Cactus Club

Ocean Park Ford

Splashes

Car Wash

SouthSurreyAuto Mall

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