Peace Arch News, January 03, 2012

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Mission of peace: Walt Sutherland is taking a career’s worth of expertise as an RCMP officer to South Sudan, where he’ll help install a police force. see page 5

Family homeless following Christmas Day fire in South Surrey

Apartment robbed, doused in gasoline Nick Greenizan & Alex Browne Staff Reporters

Everything is gone.

The TV, couch, clothes, volleyball medals, video games, soccer photos, nearly all the family mementos… all of them gone with the strike of a match.

That was Oz Oskam’s realization when he arrived back at his South Surrey apartment Tuesday, after two days spent camping in Manning Park with his children – his home

having been the target of Christmas Day thieves who apparently doused the home in gasoline and lit it on fire as they left.

“We had a great Christmas together in the morning, and then we left,” Oskam said Friday, as he and son Ben picked through the rubble left in the fire’s wake.

“We came back, and they’d just taken anything of value – almost all the electronics, all the Christmas presents, $400 in gift cards.

“And what they didn’t take is melted now.

It’s just horrible.”

The family cat is also missing.

The fire – in a first-floor apartment at Somerset Gardens I, broke out after 11:30 p.m.

According to the Surrey Fire Department, the blaze was quickly confined to contents of the apartment, causing “moderate damage.”

Contacted Friday, Surrey RCMP said they did not know anything of a potential arson investigation. see page 4

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Oz Oskam and son Ben comb the wreckage.

Non-residents pay up

Differing fees for volunteers frustrate Sarah Massah Black Press

A White Rock chaplain says a $52 fee for criminal-record checks for Surrey residents volunteering in White Rock will cause “undue hardship” on both the volunteers and the organizations depending on them.

Rev. Dr. Ken Klassen, who has been co-ordinating volunteers at Evergreen Baptist Campus of Care for the last two years, said he first heard of the fee late November when student volunteer Julie Wang went to get her criminal-record check and was charged because she lives in Surrey and was volunteering at the care home located in White Rock.

“Up until then, I’ve had no problems receiving criminal-record reports,” Klassen said.

“They were either mailed or brought directly to me without any sort of extra charge.

“If her parents had not been with her, there is no way a Grade 11 student would be able to pay for it.”

Wang said her parents reluctantly paid the fee, but they were not happy about it. see page 2

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Nearly 500 took part in the 42nd annual White Rock Polar Bear Swim.

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New Year dips usher in 2012

Hundreds take the plunge Alex Browne Staff Reporter

Taking the plunge wasn’t quite as chilly in White Rock and South Surrey this year – but that only meant there were more spectators from the shoreline watching those actually ushering in the new year with a brisk dip in the ocean.

With Semiahmoo Bay chilled at about 4 C at noon Sunday, there were close to 500 who celebrated the arrival of 2012 by dashing into the waves at the 42nd annual White Rock Polar Bear Swim.

“The weather was great and

the crowd was fantastic,” said organizer Don Miller, of the Peace Arch Monarch Lions Club. “There were at least 2,000 spectators between the promenade and the pier. The weather turned out, if not 100 per cent, then 99 per cent.

Last year we had quite a breeze. “ An hour later, 15 people – nearly all au naturel – splashed into the water at Crescent Beach at the annual Polar ‘Bare’ Swim. Surrey United Naturists reported $165 was collected in donations to the Canadian War Amps Champs and Playsafe child-amputee programs.

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Surrey Cpl. Drew Grainger confirmed to Peace Arch News that the fee is charged for residents who volunteer in other cities, but is waived when the volunteering is done in their own city.

Klassen points out many students who attend high school in South Surrey – which draws residents of both cities – are required to volunteer in order to graduate, and many will look at opportunities south of 16 Avenue.

“It is ridiculous. We’re a highly mobile society, and if someone sees an opportunity in another city that could turn into a job, they’ll be penalized,” he said.

Klassen said he contacted city officials in Surrey and was offered no solution; staff simply recited the policy.

“They say, Surrey pays for the RCMP to provide policing for Surrey and part of their policing includes criminal-record checks.

Now, since it’s actually going to be servicing White Rock, how do they reclaim the time?”

Currently, there is a roster of 60 volunteers who work 150 to 200 hours a month at the Klassen’s Oxford Street facility. But that number is going to greatly decline because of the fees, Klassen predicted.

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“By the time a volunteer gets orientation and training, they have had to (spend) nearly $100 just to contribute back to society,” Klassen said, noting that with a decline in volunteers, the people residing in the facility will be the most hurt.

“We rely and benefit on volunteers to do a lot of one-on-one visits. Sometimes there is companionship needed.

“We can offer programming that allows us to do a variety of things. You need the extra eyes, extra ears and extra hands to make sure it’s a safe experience for everybody.”

According to Grainger, the $52 covers clerical work, administrative costs, time to go through files, paper and use of the database.

But Klassen disagrees how the cost adds up.

“To be honest, I just don’t see how much work it is to pull a file up,” he said.

White Rock has a similar policy for volunteers working out of the city. However, the cost of the fee is less than half at $ 25.

For now, Klassen has been advising those looking to sign up as a volunteer to request a criminal background check from the provincial government, which only costs $20.

Although he continues to try to find ways to help volunteers with the financial cost, he admits there is not much else he can do.

“My hands are tied,” he said. “And so are the volunteers, as someone reaches into their wallets and purses to grab $52.”

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MLA starts month with 50 cents Kevin Diakiw Black Press

With 50 cents in his pocket, a Surrey MLA hit the streets Sunday, hoping to make it through January living on the provincial monthly welfare rate of $610.

Jagrup Brar, MLA for Surrey-Fleetwood, was challenged last spring by a group called Raise the Rates to try living on $610 for the month of January, the same amount social services provides to people who are expected to look for work.

Brar accepted, and he began the challenge on New Year’s Day.

Because Sunday and Monday were holidays, and government offices were closed, he would have been unable to collect a welfare cheque. So he hit the streets with 50 cents in his pocket – money his children gave him for a phone call if he got into trouble.

Sunday night, he tried to get shelter at the Front Room drop-in centre in Whalley, but it was full.

He ended up sleeping on a mat at Surrey Urban Mission, according to a constituency staffer.

Brar said in a news release that he understands the limitations of his exercise.

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ence what ‘being on welfare’ is like when I live on $610 for the month of January,” Brar said.

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Brar will be able to return home one night a week, but will have to pay for the food he eats while there.

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New Year’s baby

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Peace Arch welcomes first of 2012

Masked man at bank slips up

Alex Browne Staff Reporter

White Rock’s Tiffany and Ryan Baldwin thought they had plans for the birth of their second child well in place.

“We planned on having her at home,” Tiffany said. “We had a big tub here and we’d moved all the furniture for it.”

But young Ryan Allegra Grace Baldwin obviously had different plans, arriving at 3 a.m. Jan 1. at Peace Arch Hospital – making her White Rock’s New Year Baby for 2012.

Weighing in at seven pounds, 15 ounces, a sleepy Ryan was settling in comfortably at home with mom and dad and brother Jordan, five, when Peace Arch News caught up with them Monday morning.

Neither Tiffany, an on-call elementary school teacher for Surrey School District, or Rob, a tomato greenhouse manager, had any notion their daughter would qualify as the New Year’s baby.

“We joked about it around 9 o’clock the night before,” Rob said. “But we thought we were a day or two away. Even when labour started, we were thinking six to eight hours.”

In contrast, the birth of Jordan had been an “epic” 24 hours of labour, they recalled.

Instead, Ryan, who was three days overdue, made up for lost time by being delivered just over an hour after contractions began.

“We barely made it to the hospital on time,” Rob said.

“I was having to hold back, because Rob had parked in the ambulance spot and he had to run and move the car,” Tiffany said. “The midwife was telling me ‘just pant.’”

Fortunately, Rob made it back in time for the delivery itself – which took just five minutes – but even then, had no idea Ryan was the New Year Baby.

“I always thought the first baby was usually a minute or so after 12,” Rob said.

But Ryan’s status received official confirmation when mom and baby were presented with an array gifts from the hospital and

Alex Browne & Nick Greenizan Staff Reporters

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Ryan Allegra Grace Baldwin has a White Rock pedigree, as Peace Arch Hospital’s first baby of the year. auxiliary, including a vase full of roses, a pink teddy bear, a sleeper set with the legend ‘I was born at Peace Arch Hospital’ and pink knitted boots and hat.

The Baldwins couldn’t be more

White Rock; they grew up in the town – Tiffany is a Semiahmoo grad, while Rob attended Marriott – and they were married on the grass beside the White Rock itself. (Rob isn’t related to newly-

Surrey’s first Black Press staff were meeting with Surrey’s first baby of 2012, as Peace Arch News went to press Monday afternoon.

After a two-hour labour, Aditya Paul Shanasaia weighed in at a healthy six pounds 10 ounces at Surrey Memorial Hospital at 3:19 a.m. Jan. 1.

He’s the first child for mom Kalvin and dad Darshan and, fortunately for them, spent most of his first day sleeping.

See images of Aditya in Thursday’s Peace Arch News and online at www.peacearchnews.com

elected mayor Wayne Baldwin, incidentally, though Tiffany went to school with his daughter, Julie).

They’re going to continue to live in their hillside home for at least a couple of years, Tiffany said, although acknowledging “it’s going to be a tight squeeze.”

But they’re clearly joyful and contented in welcoming the newest addition to the family.

And so is Jordan, although he was a little too shy to appear in a picture with mom and sister.

“Last night he whispered to me,” Tiffany said with a smile. “He said, ‘I didn’t think I was going to like my little sister, but I do.’”

A masked man seemed to have foiled his own robbery attempt at TD Canada Trust in South Surrey Dec. 29 – just prior to the branch’s closing time – before fleeing on foot across the street and into the Wal-Mart parking lot.

Surrey RCMP said the man – clad in black clothing, gloves and full ski mask – walked into the bank, at 2411 160 St., around 7:56 p.m., then beat a hasty retreat after he slipped and fell to the floor, without making contact with staff or customers.

No cash appears to have been taken in the incident, police said.

Customer Pierre Paris told Peace Arch News he arrived at the bank just before 8 p.m. and was using the ATM machine when three RCMP cruisers pulled up to the TD building and officers began speaking to witnesses and bank employees.

“They were looking everywhere,” Paris said, adding that he heard the details of the incident from a witness inside the bank, who was speaking to an RCMP officer.

Surrey RCMP said they did not call in a police dog team because of the large amount of foot traffic around the bank. Information from bank employees indicates a similar looking man had been seen in the area previously.

Man killed on bridge A 54-year-old Surrey man is dead after a collision on the Alex Fraser Bridge Thursday night.

Police said a semi-trailer truck ran into a stalled five-tonne truck midspan on the bridge just after 11 p.m.

The tow truck had arrived to assist with the stall and the victim was out of his vehicle directing traffic.

The driver of the stalled truck was apparently pinned between two vehicles and died later at hospital.

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A camel rests its head on Walt Sutherland during his service with the United Nations on the West Bank in 2008. Sutherland will be spending the next year on a similar mission in South Sudan.

Veteran police officer helping South Sudan put itself on map

Aiding the birth of a nation Mario Bartel Black Press

Walt Sutherland built a life in the RCMP. He’s risen through the ranks from general duty officer to VIP security to Inspector. Now in the twilight of his 36-year career, he’s helping build a country.

Last Tuesday, the South Surrey resident – who served in detachments around Metro Vancouver before returning to his hometown force in Burnaby as an inspector two years ago – embarked on a year-long mission to the new nation of South Sudan.

He’s part of a contingent of 19 officers from across Canada who will be working with the United Nations to create the infrastructure needed to bring peace and security to a country borne from more than 20 years of civil war.

It’s not the first time Sutherland has stepped into an international political cauldron; in 2008 he

spent a year on a similar UN mission in Palestine, assessing their police-training methods, creating a training curriculum, and laying the groundwork for a police training school.

This time, he expects there will be even more to do. South Sudan only became an independent nation last July.

The civil war killed about two million people and displaced another four million. It has some of the highest infant and maternal mortality rates in the world. The average life expectancy is 58. More than three per cent of the population has been infected with HIV/ AIDS. Those are just some of the staggering facts Sutherland will learn during 10 days of training and cultural education in Ottawa before his contingent flies to Juba, South Sudan’s capital city, on Jan. 14. But the bigger the task, the greater the reward, says Sutherland.

Man beaten, left in minivan A man was in critical condition in hospital last week after being badly beaten and left bleeding in a parked minivan on a residential street in Green Timbers.

Surrey RCMP say the 55-year-old victim was unconscious with significant head trauma when he was found in the vehicle at 12:30 p.m. Thursday in the 9500-block of 139 Street.

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“We don’t know how he obtained those injuries yet,” added Cpl. Drew Grainger.

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“Their policing is different, they have a completely different set of circumstances” says Sutherland.

“They’re very interested in our ideas, they’re open to our suggestions.”

It’s a gradual process that likely won’t yield tangible results until long after his tour is over, says Sutherland. “Change is slow. Our achievements can’t be measured right away, they’ll take time.”

But if there’s one thing he’s learned during his long career, and his previous international experience, it’s patience.

“You have to have flexibility and not get frustrated,” says Sutherland, who will be living in a UN compound during his Sudanese adventure. “You have to be able to cope in adverse situations.”

The payoff is a better understanding of a different culture and the world in general, says Sutherland as he ponders retirement from policing after his tour concludes.

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news Wanted, again A man who was arrested in August with the help of a tip from the public is once again on White Rock RCMP’s wanted list.

Const. Janelle Shoihet said last month that Emmett Ralph Brady, 20, is being sought this time for failing to attend.

According to an online database, a warrant for Brady’s arrest was issued Dec. 9. He was due in Surrey Provincial Court that day for a sentencing hearing in connection with offences in White Rock and Coquitlam; he was to also appear on charges out of Surrey, of assaulting a peace officer and willfully resisting or obstructing a peace officer.

“He didn’t show up Brady for either one of them,” Shoihet said Friday.

The August warrant Zwickel was issued in connection with alleged crimes in White Rock and involving Transit police. Brady was arrested one week after that public appeal.

Brady is described as 5’10” and 190 lbs, with brown hair and blue eyes. Shoihet said he is believed to be living in Coquitlam, but has strong ties to the White Rock/South Surrey area.

Anyone with information as to his whereabouts is asked to call 911, contact the White Rock RCMP at 778-593-3600 or call their local police detachment.

Shoihet noted an appeal for help last week located another individual wanted on an outstanding warrant.

Tad Walter Mcleod is no longer the subject of a police search,.

Patrick Lacombe, 39, wanted for mischief, remains outstanding.

Dec. 20, Ryan Taylor Zwickel was added to the wanted list.

The 23-year-old is wanted on a B.C.-wide warrant for assault and theft under $5,000, in connection with an April 20 incident in the 15500-block of Goggs Avenue.

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Looking back The party that got all but annihilated in Surrey’s recent civic

election is mapping out what steps it needs to take for the next one.

“We had a post-election meeting, and from that we’ve established the positives and negatives

of the campaign,” Surrey Civic Coalition (SCC) president Gord Savard said.

One thing the party believes could have been done better was

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its decision not to run a mayoral candidate in the Nov. 19 election, he said, adding that much of the decision had to do with the popularity of the current mayor, he noted.

“It was Dianne Watts,” said Savard.

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Notice For Sanitary Sewer Smoke Testing Program The City of Surrey will be conducting smoke testing of the sanitary sewer system from January to the end of March 2012 in the designated areas shown on the map.

GARBAGE AND RECYCLING PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT

Look in today’s paper for your informative 2012 Waste Collection Program Calendar.

The testing involves introducing a non-toxic smoke into the sewer system to identify potential leaks or cross connections to the system.

By introducing a non-toxic smoke into the sewers, we can identify areas where rainwater can enter the sanitary sewer system. By eliminating these sources of unnecessary inflow we can help our environment while reducing the cost of sewage treatment and the need for system upgrading.

Smoke may be visible at roof vents or seeping from other points of entry to the sewer system in this project area. The smoke will dissipate quickly following the testing procedures.

This smoke testing program is part of the City’s objective to alleviate Inflow & Infiltration into the sanitary sewer system to meet Metro-Vancouver’s initiative.

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Fraser Health costs soar held to a 2.9 per cent increase.

“It’s a dramatic increase,” NDP Corporate costs are rising faster leader Adrian Dix said of the than any other part of Fraser corporate budget, adding the Health’s budget even though area plan reflects misplaced priorities hospitals remain heavily con- and a lack of a coherent strategy. gested.

Fraser Health’s overall budget Corporate costs – rises to $2.75 billion this spending that doesn’t year, with the largest directly relate to patient amounts going to acute care – are budgeted to care (up 3.8 per cent to soar 20 per cent, from $1.55 billion) and resi$211 million in 2010/11 dential care (up 5.1 per to more than $253 milcent to $480 million.) lion in this fiscal year, The plan show Fraser’s according to the health base funding from the authority’s 2011/12 serprovince climbed 6.3 per vice plan. cent this year to $2.3 bilAdrian Dix The document was lion.

NDP leader finally released after Fraser Health spokesbeing withheld for person Roy Thorpe-Dormonths by health ministry offi- ward said the $42 million increase cials in Victoria. in corporate costs is mainly due It shows corporate costs are to larger provisions for the deprenow the third largest component ciation of assets (an extra $13 in Fraser Health’s budget, for the million), interest expenses for the first time surpassing expendi- newly opened outpatient hospital tures on community care, which in Surrey ($12 million), a higher accounts for $237 million and was contingency provision ($10 milJeff Nagel Black Press

lion) to cover unexpected costs or overruns, and a $4.2 million rise in information management (IT) expenses.

The corporate budget category does not include all administration expenses, he said, adding they are actually split up across each of the other budget components.

Administrative costs aren’t shown in the service plan, but Thorpe-Dorward said they have remained steady at about nine per cent of Fraser Health’s budget, or close to $250 million.

“That compares favourably to most large organizations,” he said.

Corporate costs include areas like human resources, legal services, finance, telecommunications, plant services and research.

Performance measures in the plan show Fraser has made little progress so far in reducing hospital congestion and hallway medicine.

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The property owners will pay 100% of the cost. The estimated charge of $1.15289 per $1,000 of assessed value, will be included on your 2013 tax statement and must be paid in full by the tax due date.

FURTHER, TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to Section 213 of the Community Charter, S.B.E. 2003, c.26, as amended, the Business Improvement Area may proceed unless Council receives sufficient petition against the service within 30 days after the second date of this publication in the Surrey Leader and Peace Arch newspapers. A sufficient petition must: 1. be signed by the owners of at least 50% of the parcels that would be subject to the local service tax, and 2. the persons signing must be the owners of parcels that in total represent at least 50% of the assessed value of land and improvements that would be subject to the local service tax. Persons desiring to petition against the undertaking of the work must do so by lodging their petition, in writing, within 30 days of the second date of publication of the “Notice of Intention” in the Surrey Leader and Peace Arch newspapers dated January 3 and January 17, 2012. The final date for the acceptance of petitions will be Friday, February 17, 2012 at 4:30 pm.

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Moving forward not impossible in coming year s we stand and look forward to what 2012 will bring, the word uncertainty comes to mind.

With the national and local economies in a holding pattern at best, the ability to take charge of one’s future seems no closer to the average resident than any time in the past couple of years.

A Bank of Canada promise to keep interest rates low through mid-2013 should help keep the local real estate market plodding along.

But niggling things such as the upcoming carbon tax increase and the news that the average Canadian will pay about $300 more for Canada Pension Plan and Employment Insurance premiums this year continue to eat away at our purchasing power.

While many of us may be personally creeping into the new year with a wait-andsee attitude, there are still some key issues that can be tackled head-on and help the region move forward.

For instance, direct control over transitdesignated tax revenue must be placed in the hands of a regional board. And discussions on light-rail rapid transit must move past the consultation stage.

For efficiency purposes, the integration of police services needs to continue to the point where RCMP and municipal police forces are linked in day-to-day operations.

And let’s see the teachers’ strike come to a resolution.

With no end in sight, it’s time for the province to appoint an impartial mediator with some chutzpah to sit the two sides down and hammer out an agreement.

With an agreement in place, teachers would be free to once again be full participants in the education system and have their maximum talents be of benefit to students.

Underpinning all of these decisions, however, is the state of the economy. With no certainty on the financial markets in which the province invests, it will argue it can’t fund anything extra until things improve.

For 2012 at least, we hope someone points out that to stand pat on such projects and agreements is to move backward.

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ICTORIA – The BC Liberal strongly that “net zero” will be extended government enters 2012 with in all but name in 2012. the weight of its “golden decade” Little noticed amid the usual labour heavy on its shoulders. noise, Education Minister George Having delivered a throne Abbott has launched a broad speech and a raft of legislation plan to “transform” education.

Tom Fletcher last fall, the government must Along with “personalized pick up where it left off and learning plans” and “flexibility build a February budget from and choice,” the plan promises the wreckage of the harmonized “regular teacher performancesales tax. This takes place as evaluation sessions.” Buckle your growth and revenue projections seatbelts, parents. decline, and demand for Health care: Premier Christy government services continues Clark hosts the annual premiers’ to rise. conference in Victoria Jan. 16-17.

The NDP opposition finds The provinces divided sharply in itself in a front-runner role, December, as the three western and now faces pressure to detail ones backed Ottawa’s imposition its long-promised practical of a new funding formula, alternative. A revived BC while those from Manitoba east Conservative party must also move protested the news that six-per-cent beyond protest to problem solving. annual increases will slow a bit in five Here are some of the immediate years. problems that will face the legislature B.C.’s more immediate problem is a when it resumes on Valentine’s Day. shift to per-capita funding that phases Education: It seems inevitable that out targeted money for things like our the BC Teachers’ Federation will once dedicated hip and knee surgery program. again have a new contract imposed. In Provinces are now supposed to create December, school support staff joined such innovations for their own sake, the parade of public sector unions that without further federal intrusion into accepted the two-year “net zero” wage provincial jurisdiction. mandate.

That change costs B.C. an estimated Deficits that forced that mandate have $256 million a year, starting in 2014. ballooned again due to the HST mess, The B.C. Liberals have this year to find and the October throne speech hinted savings, or face the task in an election

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So far this week you’ve said… yes 38% no 62% 67 responding year. And NDP leader Adrian Dix is restricted by his vow to make only spending promises that add up.

Energy and environment: As with the minimum wage, the B.C. Liberals are forced to tinker with the carbon tax.

Taxing schools and hospitals to fund natural gas and cement companies’ emission projects has to stop, as Environment Minister Terry Lake has admitted.

Clark and Finance Minister Kevin Falcon must be tempted to borrow an NDP suggestion that carbon tax revenues be redirected more broadly to transit and energy-saving refits. But this means spending the money instead of reducing income taxes, as legislation currently requires, and both parties must face the fact that this entails a tax increase.

A storm is about to begin up north as federal environmental hearings open on a proposed oil pipeline to Kitimat. Clark remains carefully non-committal, the NDP bitterly opposed.

But the parties agree on liquefied natural gas exports from the same port.

The NDP signaled cautious support for the plan before Christmas, with greater scrutiny of drilling and water use.

We in the media do a poor job of reporting when parties agree. Debate will soon resume on B.C.’s new Family Law Act, aimed at avoiding courts and conflict, with bipartisan support. Fixing B.C.’s impaired driving legislation, to keep that out of our clogged courts, should also be expedited.

B.C.’s traditional blame game won’t make the problems of 2012 go away.

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Warm-mongers ignore obvious Editor: Re: Unconvincing arguments, Dec. 22 letters.

Messrs. Phil Le Good and Christopher Rickwood – two letterwriters in the PAN and, clearly, dedicated followers of Al Gore –vilified environmental columnist Dr. Roy Strang for writing truthfully about global warming (Aiming at wrong target, Dec. 8). Boo! Hiss!

For all of the past 70 years – 1940 to 2010 – the fraction of CO2 in our atmosphere increased steadily from one minute quantity, 0.028 per cent, to another minute quantity, 0.039 per cent. While a chunk of that increase was due to human activities, the massive contribution by volcanos – think of Pinatubo erupting for a year – is conveniently ignored by the warm-mongers.

For the first 35 years of that period, the earth’s average temperature decreased, triggering hysterical prediction of an impending ice age.

Then the temperature turned and climbed steeply until, say, 1995.

It was in this 20-year period that ‘global warming’ was invented and a tsunami of successful requests for GW research funding ensued, totaling over $75 billion to date.

But thereafter, for say the last 15 years, the earth’s temperature stabilized with no significant warming or cooling.

We are confident in the verity of this last period because it is what Dr. Phil Jones – of Climategate fame and 25 years in the business of the earth’s temperature – conceded: “The scientific community would come down on me in no uncertain terms if I said the world had cooled from 1998. Okay it has…”

So over the last 70 years the relationship between CO2 and temperature has been proven to be, well, uncertain at best. Yay! Let’s hear the applause for Strang!

David Poole, Surrey

Our side needs to help theirs Editor: Re: Imagine a stroll down to Seattle, Dec. 15 letters.

Kudos to letter-writer Bill Becht for raising the suggestion of restoring rail passenger service from Blaine to Seattle.

Such a station and supporting rail service, if planned and marketed right, would have enormous benefits to White Rock, Surrey and to our entire region by enabling a greener and less-congested transportation alternative to driving.

My wife and I travel frequently to the U.S. and we would use it. It would also encourage green tourism by giving visitors arriving either on-foot or cycling direct access to our waterfront, beaches, parks and trails and to local businesses.

Yes, a Blaine train station would preclude one in White Rock. On the other hand, it would have several

significant advantages.

These include likely lower costs, as providing parking there does not appear to be as costly or problematic as it would be here and it has more direct highway access.

Most importantly, a Blaine depot would not require very expensive customs departure and arrival processing facilities and staffing as would be the case with White Rock.

There would be challenges in enabling a successful Blaine station.

One of them is ensuring secure and reliable southbound customs clearance. Border delays that can cause those to miss boarding Amtrak trains at Bellingham would still be an issue at Blaine.

One solution would be park/ride system from satellite parking on the Canadian side. supplemented by extended TransLink bus service.

Fortunately, there appears to be room for a U.S. Customs kiosk at Peace Arch between the Nexus lane and BNSF tracks. It would discharge

cleared passengers arriving by shuttles, buses or taxis, or on foot or by bicycle, onto a new platform that would be extended to the station.

Also, to make up time lost, Amtrak and the Washington State Department of Transportation will likely insist on track improvements to make up the difference. There are opportunities from Colebrook to Brownsville and through Burnaby and Vancouver to raise train speeds that have been identified by the agency. The province, to its credit, partnered on a $7 million siding at Colebrook to permit the second Amtrak Vancouver-Seattle train.

The details of a new Blaine station and their financing would have to be carefully worked out. What is needed is for all parties on our side of the border – White Rock, Surrey, Semiahmoo First Nation, TransLink, Victoria and Ottawa – to show support and willingness to get the station and service rolling.

Brendan B. Read, White Rock

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Editor: Re: Past terrorist allegations shouldn’t deter aid: MP, Dec. 16.

As author Gerald Seymour first wrote in his 1975 novel, Harry’s Game, “One man’s terrorist is another man’s freedom fighter.”

This should get kept in mind when trying to label groups fighting oppressive regimes, such as the People’s Mujahedin Organization of Iran.

Remember that Israel’s Menachem Begin and South Africa’s Nelson Mandela were classified as terrorists by the countries that they eventually went on to lead, with both winning the Nobel Peace Prize; Begin in 1978 and Mandela in 1993.

Don Pitcairn, Surrey

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Outside the Box participants help raise awareness for the seven-week celebration of fibre and textile art.

Acts of kindness in abundance Editor: Last Wednesday, after walking with my dog and our friends at Redwood Park, I returned to my car only to find that some loutish punk had smashed the window in the back door of my car.

As I stood there trying to figure out how to get the piles of broken glass out of the backseat, we noticed a Surrey city maintenance truck in the parking lot. I went over to ask whether I could borrow a broom or something to clear the glass. Both men were on their lunch break but immediately jumped into action and gave me a broom to use. Mike, one of the fellows, actually gave up his lunch break to come over and sweep out my car for me because he was concerned I might get cut by all the broken glass.

We piled the glass up, and Mike and his partner said they’d clean it up when they were done with their lunch.

Boo! Hiss! – to the punks who vandalized my car.

Mike, you’re my hero and I wanted to publicly thank you for giving up your lunch break to give me a hand.

Patricia Harila, Surrey Q We went shopping at the Peninsula Village Safeway on Christmas Eve morning. The cashier we chose was having a lengthy discussion with a gentleman.

Ahead of us in line was an elderly couple who had purchased a small cooked chicken for their Christmas dinner. When they were prepared to pay their bill, the cashier said the gentleman paid for their groceries. They had few items, so they received almost $50 cash. How very happy and surprised they were. Then it was our turn to pay, only to be told the very generous gentleman had given $50 towards the payment of our grocery bill.

This random act of generosity brought a tear to my eye.

We wish to thank the gentleman, and we wish him health and happiness in 2012. His act of kindness will be passed on.

Howard & Ellen Kennett, Surrey

Q As founder, organizer and general weaver together of loose ends, I wish to express my gratitude to all those people in the arts, business, service and civic communities who captured and expanded the vision of Outside the Box - A Celebration of Fibre & Textile Art. From Sept. 1 to Oct. 21, this unique festival was held, for the first time, in various locations within White Rock and South Surrey. There was no outside funding of any kind. No society. Only an very active dedicated planning team of individuals and representatives from various institutions, organizations and local businesses. We used the resources available and were amazed by the results.

I am unable in this letter to thank individually those who worked so hard to make Outside the Box the success it has been. However, my heartfelt thanks go out to Peace Arch News reporter Alex Browne, who grasped the festival’s concept – “use what we have.” With imagination and dedication, he brought all aspects of the events and exhibitions before the public. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. And see you next year!

Pauline McLean Dutkowski Q I believe there’s good in certain people.

On Nov. 18, at about 6:30 p.m., I was in Wendy’s restaurant at South Point. When I left I did not take my purse home with me. The funny thing is, I didn’t realize my mistake until the next morning, when it was time to go and vote. Wendy’s opens at 10 a.m. and my husband was there, waiting for the staff to open the doors.

Imagine our surprise when the staff had my purse – the money, credit cards and other items completely untouched. I would like to shout out a huge ‘thank you’ to whomever was kind enough to hand in my purse.

Bless you, and Merry Christmas. You have singlehandedly restored my faith in people. Thank you.

J. Henshaw, Surrey

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A scientific approach to mind reading Alex Browne Staff Reporter

N

ick Johnston doesn’t claim to be able to read minds – yet.

But the Grade 11 student – currently in the International Baccalaureate program at Semiahmoo Secondary – may be able to do just that in the future.

For a year now, Johnston has been working on a system of computer-assisted telepathic communication that would allow people incapable of physical movement to communicate using only their brainwaves.

And his work in neurotechnology – which won him a gold medal at the South Fraser Regional Science Fair and a spot on ❝It’s not like Team Canada at the Intel I’m doing something International Science and completely Engineering impossible.❞ Fair last spring – is beginning to attract the attention of the scientific community.

The latest feather in the cap for the soft-spoken 16-yearold is being invited to present his findings at the National Association of the Academies of Science/American Junior Academy of Science annual conference Feb. 15 to 19 in Vancouver.

“I think it’s going to be awesome,” he said, adding that he’s not really surprised to be invited.

During the Intel fair, he picked up the vibe that his work was gaining attention in the right quarters.

“I think it made it a little bit easier, being there,” he said.

“I had the feeling a lot of people who judged my project before didn’t understand it, but lately there have been a few judges who are doing things in the same field,” said Johnston.

Electro-encephalography (EEG) has been used for decades he said, in such practical applications as doctors diagnosing epilepsy.

But when, a year ago, he saw an inexpensive device that allows

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Nick Johnston hopes to make it possible for people who can’t move to communicate with their brainwaves. people with a limited range of actions to play video games, it spurred him to discover more beneficial applications for the technology.

What he envisions is a device that helps “lock-ins” – people with no ability for sensory output – to communicate, so that someone

with, for example, a neurological illness could potentially speak.

“It’s not like I’m doing something completely impossible,” he said.

“The technology exists.”

An already-devloped automated “speller” that displays a grid of letters and numbers in rows and columns allows a viewer to select

the desired character simply by staring at it, he notes.

“The system has high accuracy, but it’s quite difficult for patients, particularly a ‘locked-in patient, to use.”

Johnston’s idea is to codify signals triggered by a patient’s concentration on the individual

syllables in the message he or she desires to send.

After countless hours of work, he’s reduced the more than 500,000 words in the English language into 40 distinct ‘phonemes’ or basic sounds.

Using nine human subjects, he has measured brain activity as they thought of each basic syllable and used mathematical equations to create averages that were then programmed into his system.

The aim, when someone wears the device – described as “a plastic toolbox with a circuit board hooked up to a series of electrodes insulated by foam and recycled Gatorade caps” – is to translate brainwaves into syllables and, ultimately, words.

“Ideally they should be able to think a message as if they are talking it,” he said.

His experiments have indicated he’s on the right track, although the accuracy in reading subjects’ syllables is, at present, only fair.

“But it’s slightly higher than random, which indicates that there is something there,” he said.

“I know what the issues are that need to be solved. It’s to do with the algorithms that separate the signals coming from the brain, to classify the syllables.”

One of the big problems, he said, is that such signals “are in the micro-volt range.”

“It’s hard to pick them up, and there is the possibility of interference from electrical current in the wall.

“It’s not perfect, yet.”

But Johnston, who plans to apply to the engineering program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) next year, is undaunted in his quest to refine the algorithms.

He realizes his computer-assisted telepathic communication system could have military potential as well as helping in medical research.

“In a battlefield situation, a soldier could signal what he needs to non-verbally – where if he talked (or broke radio silence) the enemy could hear him.”

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Surrey School District Specialty Educational Programs You are invited to register for Kindergarten and "Choice" programs!

KINDERGARTEN:

Children who will turn five-years-old before January 1, 2013 are eligible to begin school in September 2012.

Registration: Registration begins Monday, January 16, 2012.

To register, please contact your local school.

(For school catchment areas, view at District website http://www.sd36.bc.ca/finda school.html or call 604-595-5195.)

Upon registration at the school, the following documents must be provided: 1. Proof of birth date for the student (birth certificate or passport); 2. Proof of guardianship (parents/guardians as shown on birth certificate or other appropriate legal documentation such as landed immigrant paper or guardianship order); 3. Proof of citizenship for both the parent and the student (Canadian birth certificate, citizenship card, passport, landed immigrant document, permanent resident card, enhanced driver's licence or enhanced identification card); 4. Proof of residency (purchase or rental agreement, cable, hydro or gas bill).

Documents which are helpful, but not required: 5. Health Documents (Care card, immunization records, medical condition information).

Early French Immersion registration for kindergarten only:

Henry Bose 6550 - 134 St. 604-596-6324

Jessie Lee 2064 - 154 St. 604-531-8833

K.B. Woodward 13130 - 106 Ave. 604-588-5918 Sunrise Ridge 18690 - 60 Ave. 604-576-3000

Late French Immersion information meetings: 7 p.m., Wednesday, January 18, 2012 - K.B. Woodward 7 p.m., Thursday, January 19, 2012 - Jessie Lee French Immersion continues into the secondary level (Grades 8 to 12) at these schools: Earl Marriott 15751 - 16 Ave. 604-531-8354

Lord Tweedsmuir 6151 - 180 St. 604-574-7407

Kwantlen Park 10441 - 132 St. 604-588-6934

Panorama Ridge 13220 - 64 Ave. 604-595-8890

French Immersion programs are intended to develop fluency in French leading to functional bilingualism.

Punjabi (Grades 5-8) This is a full day program for students in Grade 5 and is based on the choice of Punjabi as a second language option using the B.C. Punjabi Language curriculum. Space is limited – a waitlist may be maintained.

Beaver Creek 6505 - 123A St. 604-572-6911

Newton 13359 - 81 Ave. 604-596-8621

Strawberry Hill 7633 - 124 St. 604-596-5533

Registration: Contact the school beginning Monday, January 16, 2012. For more information, please call a school.

White Rock 1273 Fir St. 604-531-5731

Clov Cloverdale 17857 - 56 Ave. 1785 604-576-8295 604-5

McLeod Road 6325 - 142 St. 604-595-1060

Johnston Heights 15350 – 99 Ave. 604-581-5500

(Grades K-7) At Discovery Elementary we assist students as they prepare for the challenges of the 21st century. Through school-wide themes, multi-age groupings and engaged learning, we support students as they achieve academic success, develop strong interpersonal skills and learn to think creatively. As a community, we encourage families to participate and share our enthusiasm for life-long learning. Come join us on the adventure!

Registration for kindergarten only: Phone the Surrey School Board office at 604-595-6400 beginning at 5 p.m., Tuesday, January 10, 2012. Calls will be queued as received, to the capacity of our phone system. If you get a busy signal, please call again. For more information, contact a school or visit www.sd36.bc.ca

Please note the Discovery program location is currently under review.

Montessori (Grades K-7)

Discovery 13104 – 109 Ave. 604-581-0611 Registration: Contact the school beginning Monday, January 16, 2012.

Registration: Contact the school.

Information meetings: 7 p.m., Thursday, January 19, 2012 – Johnston Heights

Surrey 13875 - 113 Ave. 604-588-1248

Registration for Grades 1 to 7: Contact the school.

The Montessori program is intended to develop self-directed students with a global vision. Students work together in multi-age classrooms intended to foster cooperation and community. Curriculum is sed, addressed through an integrated theme-based, multi-sensory approach which emphasizes student independence and choice and acknowledges individual learning styles.

Information meeting: 6:30 p.m., Thursday, January 26, 2012 – Discovery Elementary

Mountainview 15225 – 98 Ave. 604-589-1193

For more information, contact the school or visit www.sd36.bc.ca/discovery

Registration for kindergarten only: Phone the Surrey School Board office at 604-595-6400 beginning at 5 p.m., Monday, January 9, 2012. Calls will be queued as received, to the capacity of our phone system.

If you get a busy signal, please call again.

Sunnyside 15250 – 28 Ave. 604-531-4826

Registration for Grades 1 to 7: Contact the school after January 16, 2012.

Parent information meetings (no children please): 6 p.m., Thursday, January 5, 2012 - Mountainview Montessori 6 p.m., Thursday, January 5, 2012 - Sunnyside Montessori

Heritage School (Grades K-7)

Laronde 1880 Laronde Dr. 604-536-1626

Martha Currie 5811 - 184 St. 604-576-8551

East Kensington Heritage school is a small school featuring a family atmosphere in a rural setting. This heritage school has long-standing traditions. Instruction includes traditional approaches and cooperative learning.

There is a strong focus on social responsibility and academic achievement.

Peace Arch 15877 Roper Ave. 604-536-8711

Riverdale 14835 - 108A Ave. 604-588-5978

East Kensington Heritage School 2795 – 184 St. 604-541-1257

Simon Cunningham 8380 - 140 St. 604-588-4435

Woodward Hill 6082 - 142 St. 604-594-2408

Registration: Contact the school beginning Monday, January 16, 2012. For more information, contact the school or visit www.sd36.bc.ca/eastkensington/

EARLY FRENCH IMMERSION (Kindergarten entry; Grades K-7)

Elgin Park 13484 – 24 Ave. 604-538-6678

Traditional T ra Schools (Grades K-7) The Traditional program emphasizes a structured appr approach to learning whereby students acquire skills and knowledge in a systematic and sequential manner through teacher-directed instruction. Space is limited – a throu waitlist is maintained. wait Discovery

Late French Immersion registration for Grade 6 entry: In-person registration only, beginning at 8 a.m., Thursday, January 26, 2012.

This program involves the same teachers for English and Social Studies 8 & 9. It incorporates linear scheduling, interdisciplinary, multiple intelligence curriculum and an enhanced sense of community amongst students and teachers.

R Registration for kindergarten only: Phone the Surrey School Board office at 604-595-6400 P bbeginning at 5 p.m., Monday, January 9, 2012. Calls will bbee queued as received, to the capacity of our phone system. If you get a busy signal, please call again. sy Registration R e for Grades 1 to 7: Contact the school.

LATE FRENCH IMMERSION (Grade 6 entry; Grades 6 & 7)

CHOICE PROGRAMS

French Immersion

David Brankin 9160 - 128 St. 604-585-9547

Early French Immersion registration for Grades 1 to 7: Contact a school.

Crescent Park 2440 – 128 St. 604-535-9101

Integrated Studies (Grades 8 & 9)

The Intensive Fine Arts program integrates the four areas of th the fine arts – visual arts, music, drama, and dance – into all curriculum areas. Space is limited – a waitlist is main maintained.

Early French Immersion information meetings: 7 p.m., Wednesday, January 4, 2012 - Simon Cunningham 7 p.m., Thursday, January 5, 2012 - Woodward Hill

For more information, call the Languages Department at 604-595-5325, or visit www.sd36.bc.ca B.C.'s largest school district offers a variety of choice programs that challenge students and enhance special skills or philosophies. Whether language programs such as French Immersion, academically-focused programs like International Baccalaureate, Traditional schools or Fine Arts programs, students receive the regular B.C. school curriculum and have an opportunity to extend their understanding and experience.

Intensive Fine Arts (Grades K-7) Int

Phone the Surrey School Board office at 604-595-6400 beginning at 5 p.m., Wednesday, January 11, 2012. Calls will be queued as received, to the capacity of our phone system. If you get a busy signal, please call again. For more information, contact a school or visit www.sd36.bc.ca.

7 p.m., Wednesday, February 8, 2012 – Elgin Park For further information contact the school or visit www.sd36.bc.ca

Inter International Baccalaureate Ba (Gra (Grades 11 & 12) T two-year IB program provides an enriched and Th The ac accelerated program of studies. Students have the th opportunity to earn university course credits lee leading to preferred admission and often secondye entry to university. year Registration: R egi Download D ownlo application from www.sd36.bc.ca/sites/cisc/ B accalaure Baccalaureate.html Drop off or mail the completed application to: Semiahmoo Secondary, IB World School, 1785 - 148 St., Surrey, B.C. V4A 4M6.

Application due date: December 1 during student’s Grade 10 year for entry in Grade 11 the following September. Late applications considered for placement and waitlist.

Inter-A (Grades 7-12) This program provides a context for consistent academics, the development of leadership and personal achievement skills and work in cross-graded group environments.

Kwantlen Park Secondary 10441 – 132 St. 604-588-6934 Registration: Contact the school starting at 9 a.m.

Thursday, January 26, 2012 for visit days.

Information meeting: 7 p.m., Wednesday, January, 25, 2012 – Kwantlen Park Secondary Theatre.

For further information contact the school or visit www.inter-a.org

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON ALL PROGRAMS: WWW.SD36.BC.CA

Surrey Connect A Distributed Learning School (Grades K-12 and Adults) Surrey Connect Elementary (K-9) is located at Latimer Road Elem. (19233 – 60 Ave) and provides support for students in grades K-9. Our teachers provide individualized learning programs with learning plans, tutorials, workshops, fieldtrips, learning resources, special events, assessment and celebration. Students in Grades 8-9 are provided a blended learning experience with both online course work and face-to-face tutorials.

Surrey Connect Secondary is located at the Surrey District Education Centre (14033 - 92 Ave) and provides support for students in grades 10-12 and Adults. We offer over 100 online courses and also provide face-to-face tutorial support. We support all learners including those students looking for individualized programing such as performing artists, gifted students, students with illness, atypical learners, elite athletes or adults completing graduation requirements.

Part-time, full-time and cross-enrolled students at Surrey Connect (Grades 10-12) learn online in a self-paced, continuous entry learning environment.

Registration: Please call Surrey Connect Secondary at 604-592-4263, Surrey Connect Elementary at 778-571-2233 or visit http://www.surreyconnect.sd36.bc.ca to register and learn more about Surrey Connect.

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Wrappinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; survives their dragon tale Sarah Massah

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Cloverdale family has ventured to the dragonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s den and escaped â&#x20AC;&#x201C; albeit not completely unscathed.

CBCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entrepreneur-based reality show Dragonsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Den left the the Elash family slightly burned after debuting their product, dressed in Santa garb, on Dec. 14.

Although they did not persuade the panel to give them the $25,000 for their invention â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the All-In-One Gift Wrapper, which comes in a cylinder-shaped package and includes all the â??Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re feeling tools needed to wrap a very inspired present â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sandee, the family matriarch said right now. I there is no reason to think something give up. good is going to In fact, the only thing she finds regretful happen.â?&#x17E; about the journey to Sandee Elash marketing their product entrepreneur is that she didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t focus on the community support the family had been receiving for years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everything we needed was right here in our backyard,â&#x20AC;? Sandee said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve received such an outpouring of support, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s amazing.â&#x20AC;?

The gift-wrapper is the second invention produced by the self-proclaimed â&#x20AC;&#x153;wrappinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; family.â&#x20AC;?

Seven years ago, after seeing his wife struggle with plastic wrap, Hank created Wraptor Teeth, a plastic device that sits on the side of a drawer, with jagged teeth for cutting food wrap.

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The decision to market the item came from the their daughter, Amanda.

After many struggles, both financially and emotionally, the family was able to get Wraptor Teeth in stores in South Surrey,

White Rock and Cloverdale.

Despite the rocky road with their first product, Hank says he has not been dissuaded from venturing on with their second. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know people will want this, and if we can just get it on track, I know that it will be purchased,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Just hours after their less-than-ideal debut on Dragonsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Den, Sandee said she received emails, messages and comments about the product, with people asking where they could get it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even though weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re losers on the show, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re feeling very inspired right now. I think something good is going to happen,â&#x20AC;? she said.

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sports

…on the Semiahmoo Peninsula

Ravens busy during break The Semiahmoo Peninsula was a hotbed for minor hockey over the Christmas holidays, as the Semiahmoo Minor Hockey Association hosted not one, but two, separate tournaments between Christmas and New Year’s.

At South Surrey Arena, the Semiahmoo Atom ‘C’ Xmas Challenge was held from Boxing Day until Dec. 29, while the association’s Peewee ‘C’ Xmas Challenge wrapped up Dec. 30 at Centennial Arena. Both tournaments were 12-team events, with teams from across the Lower Mainland taking part.

Other Semiahmoo Ravens squads were busy last week, too.

The peewee A2 Ravens were taking part in a tournament in Chilliwack, while Semiahmoo’s three midget ‘A’ squads took part in the prestigious Richmond International Midget Hockey Tournament, which wrapped up Dec. 31 and featured teams from all across Western Canada and the United States.

The Surrey Eagles also played a regular-season BC Hockey League game Dec. 29, against the Cowichan Valley Capitals, at Richmond’s Minoru Arena as part of the tournament.

Through three games in Richmond’s AAA division, the Ravens’ A1 team was a perfect 3-0 – with victories over the Prince George Cougars, California Golden Bears and California Wave U18s, while the A2 and A3 teams competed in the Midget AA division, alongside teams from Colorado, Nanaimo, Portland, Alaska and Los Angeles.

The A2 Ravens were also 3-0 through the first three contests, while the A3 team was 2-1.

- Nick Greenizan

Gord Goble photos

Clockwise, from top: a Semiahmoo atom player dives for a puck in front of a Langley player; Semiahmoo C5’s Jake Cedar stays a step ahead of a Hope Wildcat at Centennial Arena during a peewee game; Semi Thunderbirds’ Liam McGinn celebrates a goal; Langley players convene at their bench.

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N OT I C E O F P U B L I C H E A R I N G - M O N DAY, JA N U A RY 9 , 2 012 The Council of the City of Surrey will hold a Public Hearing pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Act, in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 14245 - 56 Avenue, Surrey, BC, on Monday, January 9, 2012, commencing at 7:00 p.m.

Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000, Amendment By-law, 2011, No. 17538 Application: 7911-0186-00 CIVIC ADDRESS: 13453, 13463 - 76 Avenue, 7630, 7646 - 134A Street and Portion of Road Allowance APPLICANT: Amarjit Masson, Balwinder Sidhu, Parampal Jaura, Parvinder Jaura, Bachittar S. Dhaliwal and Kulwant K. Dhaliwal c/o Barnett Dembek Architects Inc. (Maciej Dembek) #135, 7536 - 130 Street, Surrey, BC V3W 1H8 PROPOSAL: To rezone the site from “One Acre Residential Zone (RA)” to “Light Impact Industrial Zone (IL)”.

The purpose of the rezoning is to permit the development of a 1,859 sq. m. (20, 000 sq. ft.) industrial building.

B. Permitted Uses for Light Impact Industrial Zone (IL) Land and structures shall be used for the following uses only, or for a combination of such uses: 1.

Light impact industry.

2.

Recycling depots provided that: (a) The use is confined to an enclosed building; and (b) The storage of used tires is prohibited.

3.

Transportation industry.

4.

Automotive service uses.

5.

Automobile painting and body work.

6.

Vehicle storage and parking facilities including truck parking and recreational vehicle storage.

7.

General service uses limited to the following: (a) driving schools; and (b) industrial equipment rentals. (c) taxi dispatch offices; (d) industrial first aid training; and (e) trade schools.

8.

Warehouse uses.

9.

Distribution centres.

10. Office uses limited to the following: (a) Architectural and landscape architectural offices; (b) Engineering and surveying offices; (c) General contractor offices; (d) Government offices; and (e) Utility company offices.

11. Accessory uses including the following: (a) Coffee shops provided that the seating capacity shall not exceed 35 and the said coffee shop is not licensed by the Liquor Control and Licensing Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, chapter 267, as amended. (b) Recreation facilities, excluding go-kart operations, drag racing and rifle ranges; (c) Community services; (d) Assembly halls limited to churches, provided that: (i) the church does not exceed a total floor area of 700 square metres (7,500 sq. ft.); (ii) the church accommodates a maximum of 300 seats; and (iii) there is not more than one church on a lot. (e) Child care centres; and (f) Dwelling unit(s) provided that the dwelling unit(s) is (are): i.

Contained within the principal building; ii.

Occupied by the owner or a caretaker, for the protection of the businesses permitted; iii. Restricted to a maximum number of: a.

One dwelling unit in each principal building less than 2,800 square metres [30,000 sq. ft.] in floor area; b.

Two dwelling units in each principal building of 2,800 square metres [30,000 sq. ft.] or greater in floor area; and c.

Notwithstanding Sub-sections B.11 (f) iii.a. and iii.b., the maximum number shall be two dwelling units for lots less than 4.0 hectares [10 acres] in area and three dwelling units for lots equal to or greater than 4.0 hectares [10 acres] in area. iv. Restricted to a maximum floor area of: a.

140 square metres [1,500 sq. ft.] for one (first) dwelling unit on a lot and where a lot has been subdivided by a strata plan then there shall only be one 140-square metre [1,500- sq. ft.] dwelling unit within the strata plan; b.

90 square metres [970 sq. ft.] for each additional dwelling unit; and

c.

Notwithstanding Sub-sections B.11 (f) iv.a. and iv.b., the maximum floor area shall not exceed 33% of the total floor area of the principal building within which the dwelling unit is contained. (g) Sales of rebuilt vehicles less than 5,000 kilograms [11,023 lbs.] G.V.W. provided that: i. it is part of an automobile painting and body work business; ii. the number of rebuilt vehicles ready for sale shall not exceed 5 at any time; iii. the business operator holds a current and valid Motor Dealer’s certificate; and iv. he business operator is an approved Insurance Corporation of British Columbia Salvage Buyer DEVELOPMENT LOCATION MAP BY-LAW 17538 6.

for lots less than 4.0 hectares [10 acres] in area, three dwelling units for lots equal to or greater than 4.0 hectares [10 acres] in area, and where a lot has been subdivided by a strata plan then there shall only be one 140-square metre [1,500 sq.ft.] dwelling unit within the strata plan. iv. Restricted to a maximum floor area of a.

140 square metres [1,500 sq.ft.] for one (first) dwelling unit on a lot; b.

90 square metres [970 sq.ft.] for each additional dwelling unit; and c.

Notwithstanding Sub-sections B.5.(e)iv.a. and iv.b., the maximum floor area shall not exceed 33% of the total floor area of the principal building within which the dwelling unit is contained.

For the purpose of Sub-sections B.1 and B.2 of this Zone, parking, storage or service of trucks and trailers on any portion of the lot not associated with the uses or operations permitted thereof shall be specifically prohibited.

DEVELOPMENT LOCATION MAP BY-LAW 17536

Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000, Amendment By-law, 2011, No. 17536 Application: 7910-0301-00 CIVIC ADDRESS: 18749 - 24 Avenue (also shown as 18689 - 24 Avenue) APPLICANT: 0727386 B.C. Ltd. c/o Pacific Land Group Inc. (Oleg Verbenkov) #101, 7485 - 130 Street, Surrey, BC V3W 1H8 PROPOSAL: To rezone the property from “General Agriculture Zone (A-1)” to “Comprehensive Development Zone (CD)”.

The purpose of the rezoning is to to permit subdivision into eight (8) business park lots and one (1) large remainder lot to facilitate the development of industrial businesses.

B. Permitted Uses for By-law 17536 The Lands and structures shall be used for the following uses only, or for a combination of such uses: 1.

Light impact industry including wholesale and retail sales of products produced within the business premises or as part of the wholesale operations provided that the total floor area used or intended to be used for retail sales and display to the public shall not exceed 20% of the gross floor area for each individual business or establishment, or 460 square metres [5,000 sq.ft.], whichever is less.

2.

Warehouse uses.

3.

Distribution centres.

4.

Office uses excluding: (a) Social escort services; (b) Methadone clinics; and (c) Offices of professionals including without limitation, accountants, lawyers, doctors, dentists, chiropractors, physiotherapists, massage therapists and related health care practitioners and notary publics, and the offices of real estate, advertising and insurance.

5.

Accessory uses including the following: (a) General service uses excluding drive-through banks; (b) Eating establishments limited to a maximum of 200 seats and excluding drive-through restaurants; (c) Community services; (d) Child care centre; and (e) Dwelling unit(s) provided that the dwelling unit(s) is (are) i.

Contained within a principal building; ii.

Occupied by the owner or a caretaker, for the protection of the businesses permitted; iii. Restricted to a maximum number of a.

One dwelling unit in each principal building less than 2,800 square metres [30,000 sq.ft.] in floor area; b.

Two dwelling units in each principal building of 2,800 square metres [30,000 sq.ft.] or greater in floor area; c.

Notwithstanding Sub-sections B.5(e)iii.a and iii.b, the maximum number shall be two dwelling units

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Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000, Amendment By-law, 2011, No. 17537 Application: 7911-0024-00 CIVIC ADDRESS: 13610 - 112 Avenue APPLICANT: Sandeep K. and Parmjit K. Dhaliwal c/o Royal Group Tapestry Realty (Bhupinder Litt) #104, 13049 - 76 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3W 2V7 PROPOSAL: To rezone the property from “Single Family Residential Zone (RF)” to “Semi-Detached Residential Zone (RF-SD)”.

The purpose of the rezoning is to permit the development of two (2) semi-detached residential dwellings.

DEVELOPMENT LOCATION MAP BY-LAW 17537

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sports Youth camp

or call Geoff McCormick at 778-227-7506.

A soccer program for Hockey help the Semiahmoo Peninsula’s youngest players The Semiahmoo is set to hit the field Minor Ball Hockey later this month.

Association – which A program aimed at played its inaugural preschoolers (boys and season last summer – girls aged two to five) will be returning for begins Jan. a second 9 and runs season in until March 2012, but 2, with still has a various handful of sessions openings schedfor volunuled for sports@peacearchnews.com teer posiMondays, tions.

Tuesdays, The ball Thursdays and Fridays. hockey league, which All sessions are to plays out of White be held at the indoor Rock’s Centennial training facility at Arena, is seeking a South Surrey Athletic scheduler and also a Park, and are led by webmaster for the assoKristin Heggs. ciation’s website.

For more informaThis year, Semiahtion, or to sign up, moo teams will play an email Heggs at creative- interlocking schedule soccer@live.com, visit with other associawww.creativesoccer.net tions, including Lang-

sports notes

ley, Delta, Richmond, Maple Ridge and TriCities. According to league president Rick

Duchesne, tournaments with teams in Bellingham are also planned.

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tion on the ball hockey league, email semiahmooballhockey@hotmail.com

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P U B L I C N OT I C E

10-Year Servicing Plan and Development Cost Charges

Jan. 3 2012 - Jan. 6 2012

The City is preparing to introduce a new 10-Year Servicing Plan. This Plan establishes the City’s capital expenditure plan for the construction of engineering infrastructure to service existing neighbourhoods and to support new growth across the City. It also forms the basis for establishing the City’s Development Cost Charge rates (DCCs).

Since the last 10-year servicing plan update in 2010, a number of significant planning and engineering studies have been completed to identify future infrastructure needs across the City. Many of the infrastructure elements identified in these studies have been incorporated into the proposed 10-Year (2012-2021) Servicing Plan.

As part of the new plan, the City has undertaken a review of its DCCs, and found that a slight adjustment of no more than 2.9% is required.

Information on the proposed 10-Year (2012-2021) Servicing Plan and DCC rates is available at www.surrey.ca/DCCs or by contacting Jeff Arason – Manager, Utilities at (604)591-4314. www.recreation.surrey.ca

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You can’t wait to spend all the gift certificates that you received during the holiday season. At work, you will be surprised to find a nice promotion waiting for you.

Your nerves are a little on edge this week. It might be due to an accumulation of fatigue. It will do you some good to stay in touch with family members you rarely see.

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You have lots of energy for tackling your New Year’s resolutions. Don’t let it fritter away.

Take advantage of your holiday clean-up at home to change the furniture around or redecorate. The change will be helpful to your family situation.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2012

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This amendment will ensure that new homes constructed in the Royal Heights Park Neighbourhood are consistent with the development objectives for the neighbourhood.

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Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public or interested persons concerning these applications after the Public Hearing has concluded.

AQUARIUS

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All persons who believe their interest in property will be affected by the proposed bylaw(s) shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing on matters contained in the by law(s). Should you have any concerns or comments you wish to convey to Council, please fax to 604-591-8731, email clerkswebmail@surrey.ca, or submit in writing to the City Clerk at 14245 - 56 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3X 3A2, no later than Monday, January 9, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.

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The festivities are not over for you.

Friends will invite you to participate in all sorts of activities, and you may meet someone who makes your heart go pitter-patter.

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Copies of the by-law(s), supporting staff reports and any relevant background documentation may be viewed in the "Notices" section of the City of Surrey website at www.surrey.ca or inspected at the City Hall, Monday through Friday (except statutory holidays) between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. from Tuesday, December 13, 2011 to Monday, January 9, 2012.

You have a lot of work to do, especially if you took some holidays. You will have to work twice as hard to catch up so you can enjoy next weekend.

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■ Did you get a laptop for Get busy this winter at Christmas or have one sitting in the Kent Street Activity the house that you are anxious to Centre. No need to stay cooped learn how to use? up at home – come down and White Rock Leisure Services meet some new friends and learn is offering 55+ computer classes some new skills. beginning Jan. 19. All All activity groups are you need is a laptop Sylvia Yee now resuming after the computer with Microsoft holiday break.

Office and Windows If you are not yet a Vista or XP. Typing and member of the centre, keyboarding skills are you are welcome to drop required, as is a White in to try activities three Rock Leisure Services times before purchasing membership. a membership.

For info, or to register, Just ask for a guest pass please call 604.541.2199. at the reception desk.

■ A membership ■ Beat the winter blues gives you access to the this January by taking Kent Street Activity one of our day trips. groups and you will On Jan. 31, experience receive a discount on the Amtrak shopping tour for most programs and excursions a scenic rail tour to Alderwood offered through Leisure Services.

Mall and Trader Joe’s in Members are also entitled to Washington. early-bird registration, which Or enjoy a musical evening can be a great bonus for those with the Vancouver Chamber popular classes that fill up Choir at the Ryerson United quickly!

Church in Vancouver on Feb. 11. ■ Please note, winter hours Check out the Leisure Guide for at Kent Street Centre are now a list of excursions and classes. in effect. These are Monday Call 604-541-2231 to book seats. through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30

p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

■ Ladies, if you are looking for a fun way to stay active this winter, why not try women-only Middle Eastern Dance for seniors?

Classes begin Jan. 23 at 10:4511:45 a.m. at Kent Street.

Leisure services also offers a Latin Dance 55+ class at the White Rock Community Centre or Line Dancing at Centennial Park Leisure Centre.

These gentle-paced, fun-filled courses will build your flexibility, enhance cardiovascular fitness, improve posture, and promote your self-esteem.

Pre-registration is required.

■ Are you heading south this winter? Brush up on your Spanish by joining our Spanish Conversation group Thursday mornings from 10-11 a.m. at Kent Street Activity Centre.

New members are always welcome to this fun and informal group. Some basic Spanish language skill is required.

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

For information, call 604-5412231.

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■ Bottle Drive and tree chipping, Jan. 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Elgin Park Secondary, 13484 24 Ave., for dry grad fundraiser. Info: 604-5381091.

■ Retro Roy a tribute to Roy Orbison by Barrie Randle, and Basically Brooks, a tribute to Garth Brooks by Steve Hillis, Jan. 21 at the White Rock Elks, 1469 George St. at 8 p.m. Cost: $15 public, $12.50 Elks. Info: 604-538-4016 or www. whiterockelks.ca

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■ VACC Surrey/White Rock meeting on Jan. 10 at Newton Seniors’ Centre, 13775 70 Ave. Activity Room #2. Info: surreywhiterock@vacc. bc.ca

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 7

OBITUARIES

BENNETT Keith Allan Passed away peacefully at home, after a courageous battle with cancer, Friday, December 23, 2011, in his 89th year. Lovingly remembered by his daughter Catherine (Robert), his granddaughter April (Marcel), and his loving sister Edith (Frank).

He will be fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews and his sister-in-law, Mae. Heartfelt thanks to Majka for her loving care, and the staff of the Palliative Unit at Peace Arch Hospital.

Cremation will be followed by a memorial to be announced.

CARSON, Willis Aug. 26, 1938 - Dec. 26, 2011

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather. Willis passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Royal Columbian Hospital on Dec 26, 2011.

He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 52 years, Elizabeth (Bessie), his son Glenn, daughter Bonnie, son-in-law Mike, grand daughters; Tania and Nicole, and sister, Freida.

A kind and gentle man, Willis enjoyed many friendships on the golf course, at the curling rink and at the river fishing for salmon.Born and raised in Metcalfe, Ont. he had a successful 40 year career with Albany International.

After moving to British Columbia in 1975, Willis and Elizabeth returned to Ontario in 1983 and lived in Perth until 1988 at which time they returned to White Rock where they enjoyed an active retirement of travelling.

A celebration of Willis’ life will be held at 2pm on Wednesday, Jan 4th, 2012 at Victory Memorial Park, 14831 28th Ave., Surrey, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Willis’ name to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to a charity of your choice.

GOODFELLOW, Vera 1915 - 2011 Sadly passed away peacefully at Rosemary Heights Care Home on Friday, Dec. 23, 2011 at the age of 96 years.

Vera will be lovingly missed by daughter; Margo (Emery), son; Gary & wife Francine.

Five grand children; Tami, Grant, Tina, Terry and Fred.

One Great Grandchild, Jasmine. A special thank you to the loving caregivers of Rosemary Heights Care Home. A Celebration of Life will be held in White Rock in April, 2012.

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OBITUARIES

BERGMAN Wallace Martin Passed away on Dec. 26, 2011. Rev. Wallace Martin Bergman was born to Fred & Frances June 2, 1933 in Gimli, Manitoba. He was brought up surrounded by the Canadian Icelandic culture of the Lakes district, including pastimes of hockey and curling. While in High School, he met the love of his life, Helen and they were married in 1954.

While attending university in Manitoba, he felt the call of God to attend the Lutheran Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota and received the Master of Divinity in 1958.

While there, he ministered in his first pastorate in Minneota, Minnesota. First daughter Karen was born in 1958. Their first Canadian pastorate was at St. Paul’s in Selkirk, Manitoba from 1960 to 1966 where second daughter Susan was born. Wally & Helen felt the call to “Go West” and so their next pastorate was at Our Saviour’s in Calgary, and then moved on to Victoria.

While living in Victoria, after their second daughter was seriously injured in an accident, God gave them a third daughter, Brenda! And then came a call to a ministry in Maple Ridge at St. Paul’s.

After 23 faithful years as pastor there and 35 years in the ministry, he retired to White Rock to enjoy golf, lawn bowling, and travel. An avid sports nut and even more avid reader, Wally enjoyed music and his Icelandic culture. He was predeceased by his life partner Helen in 1991, sister Helene in 2006, and daughter Susan in 2006. He will be sadly missed by brothers Fred (Eileen) and Claude (Iris), brother-in-law Ron, daughter Karen, (and Dale) from Kamloops and daughter Brenda, (and Steve) from Chilliwack; as well as 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran in Maple Ridge on Dec. 31 at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran’s memorial fund.

Expressions of sympathy can be made at www.gardenhill.ca

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OBITUARIES

FIEGE-TIBBE, Elli passed away suddenly at Peace Arch Hospital on December 27, 2011. Predeceased by her husband, Otto in 2003.

Survived by her son, Wilfried (Kelly) and daughter Evelyn; grandchildren, Erika, Marlaena (Ben), Anita, Vanessa and Troy, great-grandson, Otto; nieces, Irene and Rosi and son in law, Tom. Elli will be missed dearly by all who knew her. A Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 2:00 pm at Victory Memorial Park Funeral Centre, 14831 28th Avenue, Surrey, BC. Victory Memorial Park Funeral Centre 604-536-6522

ROATH: Harley, esteemed husband, father and grandfather, passed away at Peace Arch Hospital, White Rock, B.C. on December 19, 2011.

Veterans of WWII, Harley and wife Olga moved from Penticton to White Rock in 1956 and operated a rest home by the ocean. He worked as a plumber and later as a homebuilder. Harley touched many lives and will be remembered for his generosity, kindness and unique sense of humour.

Predeceased by his wife Olga in 2003. He is missed by daughters Sharon (John), Brenda (Brian), Marsha and grandchildren, Jody, Cameron, Rayne, Kris, Brianna and Benjamin, plus great-grandchild, Jacob. A gathering for Harley was held on Friday, December 30.

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Violet Beatrice – Born on March 7, 1921 Passed away on December 23, 2011 in Kelowna. Survived by her loving family: son, Daryl (Gail); daughters, Darba and Dwli (James); six grand-children, thirteen great grandchildren; sisters, Dolores and Pat (Bob) as well as all of her extended family. A service will be held in the summer. In lieu of flowers, donations to the B.C. Children’s Hospital, 4480 Oak Street, B321 Vancouver, B.C. V6H3V4.

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• Dinner Parties • Executive Meetings • Family Gatherings • Weddings / Banquets • B-B-Ques • Funerals We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.

Kristy 604.488.9161 182

FINANCIAL SERVICES

AVOID BANKRUPTCY - SAVE UP TO 70% Of Your Debt.

One affordable monthly payment, interest free. For debt restructuring on YOUR terms, not your creditors.

Call 1-866-690-3328 or see web site: www.4pillars.ca If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue.

1.800.587.2161.

HOME BASED BUSINESS We need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry. High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.project4wellness.com

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS

Check out bcclassified.com

FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY Attend our free franchise seminar to learn how you can lead the Pizza revolution with Papa Murphy’s Take’N’Bake Pizza. In Surrey, on January 18th from 7:00 to 8:30PM. At the Sheraton Guildford, space is limited. To register email franchise@papamurphys.ca or call 1800-257-7272

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Call 604-614-3340 www.nuvomusicschool.com

SHOP from HOME!

to Every Hunter in BC! Advertise in The BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis 2012-2014 publication.

Increased circulation 250,000 copies! Tremendous Reach, Two Year Edition!

Contact Annemarie at 1 800 661 6335 or hunt@blackpress.ca BE YOUR Own Boss Learn to operate a Mini-Office Outlet from home. Free online training. Flexible hours. Great income. www.freedom-unlimited.info

Gift certificates available for Piano, Guitar & Kindermusik classes (Pre-School Music and Movement classes) at NUVO MUSIC SCHOOL in Morgan Creek.

Classified Advertising LEMARE GROUP is seeking a certified heavy duty mechanic and an experienced off-highway logging truck driver for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time union wages. Send resume by fax to 250-956-4888 or by email to office@lemare.ca.

An effective way to build your business.

Phone 604-575-5555 MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused.

Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877776-1660.

For all Your Cleaning Needs Weekly, Biweekly, Monthly Exc. Refs & Rates. Move In/Out. Carpet Cleaning, pressure wash, New Const., Res./Comm., offices Welcome! Lic., Bonded/Insured.

Call 778-883-4262 E & M MAINTENANCE WINDOW WASHING D Windows Out & In D Gutters cleaned In & Out D Pressure Washing D Serving W. Rock for over 30 yrs D Lic. & WCB insured.

D Free Est. Seniors Discount

Eric 604-541-1743 Julie’s Housecleaning Detailed, prof. service-7 days/wk.

Incl. laundry/dishes. Move-in/out.

Refs. avail. Starting at $19/hr.

4 hour minimum.

778-808-1052 jds.clean@gmail.com

NO CLEANING. Driving, Shopping, Meal Prep, Handywork, Organizing 25% Discount. Pat 604-535-4664 PROFESSIONAL DETAILED Housecleaning & Organizing.

Move-in/out New construction Refs Bonded & Ins. Eva 778-886-6857

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CLEANING SERVICES

SUSTAINABLE House Cleaning.

Meticulous cleaning, sustainably based, excel in “detail.” Years of experience, references available upon request. Call Alicia 604-7163567. Free est. $20-$25/per hr.

WINDOWS NEED CLEANING? ROOF GUTTERS NEED CLEANING? Call Joe for a free estimate (604) 530-9647 THIS AD APPEARS FIRST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH

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COMPUTER SERVICES

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 257

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

DRYWALL

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GARDENING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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TILING

RUSSELL TILES No Job Too Small. 18 yrs on the Peninsula. All types of tile & laminate floors. Install & Repair.

Free Est. Perry 604-538-6976

ARCO DRYWALL Ltd. Board, Tape Texture, Frame. New & Reno’s. 20 yrs exp, free est Mike 604-825-1500

Popcorn & Textured ceilings really date your home - We can give you a flat ceilinglovely to look at & easy to clean. If you have crown mouldings - no problem.

Also Ceiling repairs.

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CALL FRIENDLY BENJAMIN 604-230-7928 or 604-538-3796

TREE SERVICES A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv.

Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping.

Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports

PLUMBING

FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s.

Drain Cleaning. Ins. (604)596-2841

PSB DRYWALL ★ All Boarding, Taping, Framing & Texture. Insured work. Call Parm (604) 762-4657

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

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MOVING & STORAGE

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Appraisals done - Top Prices Paid-

Peninsula Tree Preservation

Winter rates on now.

604-240-1000 www.pacificcedarworks.com

GARDENING

JAPANESE STYLE yard care.

Clean-Up, Fencing, Rubbish & Snow Removal. 604-502-9198

“Right Tree - Right Location”

Rob Kootnikoff

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable.

Rates. Different From the Rest.

604-721-4555.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Local & Long Distance

BIG Hammer Property Improvement

$45/Hr

From 1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

- Barns - Renos - Maintenance -

Referances Available.

604-537-4140

Call Jeff (604)762-8664

Affordable Sid’s 1ton, 3ton 5ton for moving & clean-up. 10% Srs disc.

W.R. Owned 86. Sid 604-727-8864 SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials.

Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

329 PAINTING & DECORATING A-TECH Services 604-230-3539 Running this ad for 7yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $269, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com

CHEAP RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free!

(778)997-5757, (604)587-5991

WHITE ROCK RUBBISH

PETS

EXTRA CHEAP PRICES

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778-233-4949 T & K Haulaway

Comm. & Residential Cheapest in White Rock / South Surrey Environmentally Friendly

Call (604)506-2817

RECYCLE-IT! JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

604.587.5865

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GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES $550: Born Sept. 26th. 1 Male, 1 Female. 604-836-6861 LAB cross puppies, vet checked, 1st shots, eager and social $350, 604-823-6739 afternoons/evenings.

MULTI POM puppies, 2 F, 1 M, 7 weeks old. Ready to go. All shots. $500. obo. Phone 604-825-2271.

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com NORWEGIAN ELKHOUND pups.

Registered, micro chipped, 1st shots. Ready now. 604-823-2259 mitzvig@hotmail.ca PB GOLDEN retriever pups. Beautiful and cuddly family raised. Not registered. Ready to go. Four males left. Parents here to view. Born October 20th. Have shots, dewormed and vet checked. $675. Call Kate 604-513-8515 YELLOW LAB puppies 10 wks old $399. 5 males (1 black), 1 female.

Strong & healthy (604)466-0562

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 506

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

Reasonable.

PAINTING

Call Mark (604)536-9092

INTERIOR - EXTERIOR

bcclassified.com MERCHANDISE: Antiques & collectibles, to sporting goods & electronics, to parakeets & pet supplies, if it’s considered merchandise for sale, you can find it here.

Rene’s Spray & Brush Painting cell 778-855-5361 ~ PRO PAINTERS ~ INTERIOR / EXTERIOR Quality Work, Free Estimates

523 bradsjunkremoval.com

Haul Anything...

But Dead Bodies!!

604.

Member of Better Business Bureau

WCB INSURED

Vincent 543-7776

APPLIANCES Peace Arch Appliance

.Haydenpainting.ca Family owned & operated

www.renespainting.com

PETS

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

www.recycleitcanada.ca

D Stucco painting, Cedar Siding D Repainting - Houses, Condos D Renovations D Finishing D Ceilings & Crown Moulding’s D 32 yrs exp. painters /FREE Est.

220.JUNK(5865)

Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988

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BLOOD HOUND PUPS, CKC reg’d health chk, 2nd vac, micro chipped, 1 male, 5 fem’s. Liver & Tan. Ready to go. $750. 604-574-5788

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

*Appliances *BBQs *Steel Products *Exercise Equip *Cars/Trucks/Trailers *Copper/Alumin *Hotwater Tanks *Old Restaurant Equip *Furnaces All FREE pickup!

WE BUY HOMES Damaged House! Older House!

Difficulty Selling! Behind on Payments! Need to Sell Now? NO FEES! NO RISK! QUICK CASH! Call us First! 604.657.9422

Beginning Jan 15. Puppy-K-Novice Pri lessons by appt. (604)541-4138

CALL ROGER 604-

FREE! Scrap Metal Removal...FREE!!!

HOMES WANTED

LESSONS/TRAINING

Cairn Terriers: shots/dewormed.

Ready to go to good homes. over 20 yrs of referrals. 604-807-5204 or 604-592-5442

968-0367

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Group Dog Training Lessons

RELIABLE, SERVICE Seniors Discount

GREENCARE RUBBISH REMOVAL

BESTWAY PAINTING & Decorating Int/Ext-Comm/Res. Crown Moldings & Wallpaper. John 778-881-6737

604-538-6278, 778-839-5034

EXTRA

AFFORDABLE MOVING

- Fencing - Decks - Sheds -

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ISA Certified Arbourist Fully Insured

FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1973

www.BBmoving.ca

Fully insured with WCB.

REAL ESTATE

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604-536-6620 ▲ Joes External Roof Cleaning Roof Washing Specialist.

Gutter & Window Cleaning. * Fully Insured * Licensed * Bonded 21 yrs. exp. Joe 778-773-5730

Please call Tom Douglas Phone/Fax: (604)595-0298 35 years exp.

S Pruning S Removals S Hedge Trimming

B & B MOBILE SERVICES

ELECTRICIAN - Dana Thompson Over 23yrs exp. Res/Comm. Free est. Bonded. #14758 604-353-1519

Professional Installations for a Great Price!

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MISC. WANTED

WANTED:

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

ALL JOBS Big or Small. Panels, lighting, plugs, fans, hot tubs etc.

Guaranteed work. 604-539-0708 Cell 604-537-1773 (Lic. 26110)

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

Saturday & Sunday January 7th and 8th

Antiques & Collectable’s of all sorts.

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

FENCE & DECK INSTALLATIONS

MISC. FOR SALE

✶ MOVING SALE✶ Open House !

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MOVING?

PLACING & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 32 Years Exp. Free Estimates.

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Can’t Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1866-981-5991

10am to 3pm

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CONCRETE & PLACING

WHITE ROCK FLEA MARKET ~ STAR OF THE SEA HALL ~ 15262 Pacific Ave., White Rock.

Saturday, January 7th, 9 am ~ 2 pm

Phone (604)536-3887 Apt. 420 - 15210 Pacific Ave. White Rock ( 5 Corners )

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

FENCING

GARAGE SALES

Everything in apt. for Sale!

.Jim’s Moving Winter Service

GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine.

7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

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ELECTRICAL

#1 QUALITY WORK, Big or sm. Exp. Electrician avail.

Reas.rates.604-773-0341. Lic#9902

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

UNDER $100

4 (four) 16’’ black steel rims, 5 hole near new, $100. 604-535-1560.

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FURNITURE

MATTRESSES staring at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

EAST Beach, 2 br / 1 bath. Own entrance w/patio, incl utilities. N/S, N/P. $1350 Call 604.340.8982

LIMERICK MANOR Near Langley City Hall & shops 1 bdrm - $720 - $750/month 2 bdrm - $870/month Inc. heat/storage/parking Adult oriented Sorry - no pets By appt - call 604 - 514 - 1480

SKYLINE APTS. WHITE ROCK 15321 Russell Ave Nice quiet building. 1 & 2 bdrm suites. Includes: Hot water, cable, underground parking, video surveillance. NO PETS CALL 604-536-8499 www.cycloneholdings.ca

SOMERSET GARDENS (S. Sry) Family housing, 1851 Southmere Cres. E. 2bdrm appt. starts at $875.

Pet friendly, nr all amen, heat, Community garden. 604-451-6676

The White Rock Bellaire South Facing. Luxury Residence.

Suit discriminating prof who only wants the best. This 2 bdrm residence offers 1031sf of incomparable luxury. $1800/mo.

Drive by Oxford St. & 16th Ave. & admire the award winning majestic tower. Avail. now. n/s, n/p. Refs req. For appt.

604-318-3365 if no answer call 702-325-2868

White Rock ~1243 Best Street Bright, Sunny, South facing 1 Bdrm, Top Floor ~ $795/mo 1 Bdrm 2nd floor, no stairs $775/mo

New balcony, windows & doors Strictly non-smoking building no smoking in suite or balcony No Pets ~ Adult oriented

604-536-8428

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1 yr. = 1.9% 2 yr. = 2.1% 3 yr. = 2.25% 4 yr. = 2.5% 5 yr. = 2.8%

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APARTMENT/CONDO

WHITE ROCK. 2 bdrm 1270sf 2 full ba 2 u/g prk large kitch. lrg balcony gas F/P, lndry in ste, Fresh paint. $1500 incl heat. Close to P. A. Hospital. Call 604-502-0938.

WHITE ROCK Close to Semiahmoo Mall

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ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 587

Full Hook-Ups • Camping Cabins • Tenting Store • Laundry • Mini-Golf • Rec Room Fitness Room • Sheltered Picnic Areas for Groups/Reunions

Monthly Rates Available!

“THE COUNTRY IN THE CITY”

Ensure Financial Services Inc. 15233 Russell Ave. 604.538.3111

HomeLife Benchmark Realty

18843-8th Ave., Surrey, BC, V3S 9R9 Ph: 604.538.1167 • Fax: 604.538.1080 Toll Free: 1.877.501.5007 Email: camping@hazelmere.ca web: www.hazelmere.ca

#1-1920-152 St., White Rock, BC V4A 4N6

HOMES FOR RENT

6 bed/4 bath Panorama ridge house,part ocean view,landscaped yard, 2 car garage,RV parking, quiet street. sunridge dr ...call Glenn to view 778 928 8190 E. BEACH executive fully reno’d 2 bdrm rancher, S/S appls, granite countertops, hot tub, oceanview, over 7000 sf lot. Jan 1. $1800 + util Long term. NS/NP. 604-617-3551

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HOMES FOR RENT

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S.SURREY, bright 2 bdrm, gas f/p, W/D, large backyard, quiet area, NS/NP $950+utils. 604-531-8147

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ROOMS FOR RENT

OCEAN PARK.Furn sgl bdrm.Lndry cooking,wireless,cable.N/S. Jan 7th $450/mo +part util. 604-535-5953.

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION

Heat, hot water, & light included

OCEAN PARK. Room with ensuite w/i closet, good view, prkg, nr bus, NS/NP, $675 incl util 604-531-8147

Call 604-538-5337 WHITE Rock spac 1 bd, heat & hw incl, $800 + $400 DD, Jan 1, NP/NS ref’s &1 yr lse req’d. 778-788-6133.

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WHITE ROCK SUNSET VILLA. Lrg 1 bdrm suite, d/w, balc, concrete bldg. $950. Blk fr Semiahmoo Mall.

Call for appt to view: 604-541-6276

EAST BEACH SHORT TERM fully furn 2 bdrm g/l ste, prkg, lndry. own ent all inclusive $1280/mo or $700 /2 weeks. Incl. cable & Wifi. Call 604-541-1457

WHITE ROCK. Upscale top floor unit in Ocean Ridge - a Quality complex at 5 Corners, beautiful full ocean view. 2 Bdrm, 2 full baths, insuite laundry, skylights, h/w floors, all appli’s, u/g prk, walk to beach, shopping, coffee, great restaurants & transit is right outside. N/S, small pet ok, avail Feb 1st, ref’s req’d.

1 Year lease. $1395 incl heat, hotwater & gas f/p. Call 604-541-6130.

RETIRED LADY with friendly cat looking for longer term rental, small house or cottage. 2 Bdrm or 2 Bdrm & den, ref’s avail. Avid gardener.

Call 778-549-5058.

TRANSPORTATION

SURREY: 2 bdrm bsmt suite n/s. Avail. now. 604-727-5125

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please call 604-531-9797 Professionally Managed By Gateway Property Management OCEAN PARK; 4 BDRM, 3 bath, 1800 s.f. 2 lvl, lrg fncd bkyrd w/storage. Jan 1st for short term mo-mo rental. N/S, N/P. Ideal for someone btwn homes/reno’s. (604)538-7627.

5BD 4 bath up, 2 bd 1 bath down, 2 kitchens,garage.fenced yard. whole house for 2800.00..130th and 96 ave area call glenn at 778 928 8190

MORGAN HEIGHTS 3bdr 2.5bath brand new townhouse. $1,800/month. From/Feb 1. 604274-5959

MORGAN Crossing Peninsula area bright, older 2 bdrm 1000 sf home, 4 appls, h/w flrs, $1485 + utils. N/S. Pets? (604) 505-2572 or 760-8273

S. SURREY. 1 bdrm house, 900 s/f.

New paint/carpets. W/D hook-ups.

Jan. 15. $950. Sm pet ok. 15170-24 Ave. 604-535-3412

S SURREY, Lilac Green. 1900 sq ft. 2 bdrm, 2.5 bths, with den & 3rd floor. Hrdwd flr, gas F/P, 5 appls.

NS/NP. $1700. Call 604-535-8626.

TOWNHOUSES

SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10.

Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

2004 FORD Escape XLS, 2L, 5 sp.

Loaded. 132kms. no acc. $4500 no tax Aircared 2 yrs. 604-502-9912.

2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, red, 160K, $8500 firm.

Call 604-538-9257

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2002 TOYOTA COROLLA, auto, 4 dr, 139K, p/l, A/C, C/D, spoiler, light grey. Aircrd. $4700. 604-502-9912

TRUCKS & VANS

2006 Mazda B3000, black, 4 dr. 1 owner, 100,000 kms. Exc cond. $9888 obo. 604-562-4168.

2003 HONDA CIVIC - 4 dr, automatic a/c, cd, very clean, no acc.

Clear title. $5600: (604)607-4906 Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

2003 TOYOTA Corolla, very clean, 4dr, CD player, auto, 157,000kms. $4750/obo. Call 604-588-5215.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

2003 VOLVO V40, S/W, Blue, loaded 155,000 kms, auto, new tires. $5500 firm. Phone 604-538-9257.

2004 MERCEDES C230 SEDAN auto, sunroof, 47k, Gold Mist Mica over blk. leather, exc. cond. local, no accid. $13,230 (604)328-1883

RE: LUCILLE MILDRED BRIGGS Deceased, formerly of 409 - 15501 - 16th Avenue Surrey, B.C.

2008 HONDA CIVIC 4dr sedan auto CD, a/c, p/w.

Grey.

35,000kms. $9700. 604-825-9477

BEAUTIFUL STUDIO Suite w/full bath & kitchenette. Close to beach, hospital, shopping. Suits single, quiet professional. Available Now. N/P, N/S. $750. To view please call (778) 229-6267.

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

1997 MAZDA PROTEGE, 5 spd, very good cond, 170K, AirCared til 10/12. Good tires, MP3, cheap on gas. $1900. Call: 778-240-8075

SUITES, UPPER

SOUTH SURREY. A Great Place To Call Home! Near 152 St & 28 Ave. 3 Bdrm Rancher, Family Rm, New Flooring, 2 gas FP, 2 Bath, 5 Appl, Some Carpet, Fenced, Landscaped. No Smoking, No Pets. $2000/mth. Ph: 604-374-4873

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

Elec. awning, elec. stab. Jacks, “family-sized” dinette, LCD TV, Equa-flex suspension. $26,483 (Stk.30854) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

n/p,

WHITE ROCK, ocean view. 3 bdrm 1100 sq.ft. + loft. N/S, N/P. Refs. $1500 incl utils. 604-531-9689.

2011 LAREDO 291TG

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WHITE ROCK. Avl now. Modern 1 bd ste, lrg patio deck w/partial ocean view, nr beach. Pri ent, prkg, inste lndry. NS/NP, refs req. $1100 incl utils, 604-536-6295, 778-788-0577

These are condo-like building with breath taking views. This property is surrounded by impressive landscaping; Close to shopping and schools. Some suites with ocean views; Indoor & outdoor parking. Bach, one bedroom and two bedroom suites available. NO PETS. For more information and viewing

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RECREATIONAL/SALE

AUTO FINANCING

S.SURREY Ocean Park. Bright 1 Bdrm + den, 750 sf, sep entrance, gas F/P, cable & net, and all utils incl. Suit 1 person, ns/np, $830/mo.

Avail now. Phone 604-536-7939.

QUALITY APARTMENT RENTALS IN WHITE ROCK

FREE CASH BACK WITH $0 DOWN at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309.

Free Delivery.

1994 Saab 900-S. 6cyl, 2.5 l engine. 4dr, sunroof, 5spd, green, like new. $1950. 604-541-0344

S.SURREY 150/35 Ave. Very clean large 2 bdrm. Avail immed, ns/np. $1000/mo incl hydro. 604-531-7561

14989 Roper Avenue & 1371 Blackwood St.

838

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

SOUTH SURREY: Large 2 bdrm grnd flr ste in 4-plex. W/D, f/p, storage, parking, fenced yard. NS/NP. $1030/mo incl utils. 604-535-2197.

White Rock Gardens & Bayview Chateau

AUTO SERVICES

The Scrapper

TIME TO PRESSURE WASH YOUR HOME? Browse through bcclassified.com’s Business Service section in the 200-300’s.

Class 341 - Pressure Washing

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SUITES, LOWER

812

WANTED TO RENT

OCEAN PARK just a stroll to crescent beach bright lrg 2 bdrm garden lvl 1000sf priv patio f/p d/w w/d ns/np. Jan. 1st. $975.604-542-1904

WHITE ROCK

HOMES FOR RENT

72. Mass calendar 73. Certain choir member 74. Wild duck 75. “Cheers” setting 76. Conscious being 77. Swamp

Steve Bowman

P: 604-531-1111 C: 604-202-2110 E: cindypoppy@shaw.ca www.cindypoppy.com

Concrete Hi-rise. 55+, NS/NP

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Coastal bird Orange rind Cut of meat Teenage woe Log Purchase Praline nut Learned Animal’s enclosure Theory Metallic sound

GIC deposit.com

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RECREATIONAL/SALE

2011 HEMISPHERE F28RGSS

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

1-800-910-6402

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Fresh Pork Loin Roast

Fresh Chicken Thighs

Boneless Boneless Center Center Cut Cut 6.57/kg 6.57/kg

5.47/kg 5.47/kg

98

48

Cut from Canada AA Grades Of Beef

2

Fresh

Lean Stewing Beef

Lean Ground Beef Canadian 4.37/kg 5.03/kg

lb

28

2

98

2 W W

S VING LE SA ATAB UNBE

S VING LE SA ATAB UNBE

lb

Selected Varieties 20’s - 36’s

1

ea

98

48

ea

Selected Varieties Varieties Selected Chilled, 2.63 2.63 LL Chilled,

98

5

ea

PlusDep., Dep.,Recycling RecyclingFee FeeWhere WhereApplic.

Applic.

Plus

98

5

Texas Grown

3FOR

98

¢

/100 g

Selected Varieties Varieties Selected Frozen Frozen 347 gg -- 360 360 gg 347

California California Grown Grown Premium Premium 10 10 lblb Box Box

Rio Red Grapefruit

88

¢

Deep Clean Clean Deep Cold Water Water Cold Liquid, 2.95 2.95 LL Liquid,

Sunkist Navel Oranges

Sweet

Kamaboko Kamaboko Chunk Chunk Bayside Bayside

McCain Ultra Thin Crust Pizzas

Tropicana Orange Juice

98

Fresh Imitation Crab Meat

Sunlight Laundry Detergent

6 Tetley Tea Bags

lb

6.57/kg 6.57/kg

lb

W W

2

ea

Hot House Peppers Mixed Mixed Colours Colours Mexico Mexico Grown Grown 22 lblb Bag Bag

98

3

ea

4

ea Betty Crocker Cake Mixes Selected Selected Varieties Varieties 432 432 gg

2FOR

00

3

Hass Avocadoes Mexico Mexico Grown Grown

3FOR

98

1

Organic Earthbound Baby Salads Selected Varieties Varieties Selected Earthbound Farm Farm Earthbound 5 oz.

Clamshell 5 oz. Clamshell

98

2

ea

Prices Effective: Sunday, January 1st to Saturday, January 7th, 2012

Hillcrest Mall - 1405 Johnston Road Monday - Friday: 8am - 8pm • Saturday: 8am - 6pm • Sunday & Holidays: 9am - 6pm

We reserve the right to limit quantities.

Limited quantity specials require a $10 min. family purchase excluding limited quantity specials & tobacco products. Some items are subject to HST and plus deposit/eco fees where applicable.

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