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Council rejects Bose Farm plan Staff asked to find a way to save more than 300 trees by Kevin Diakiw A PLAN to develop the Bose Farm was sent back to the drawing board by Surrey council, which asked staff to come back with a plan that will save more than 300 trees on the property. About 400 people packed city hall Monday night in a marathon public hearing over development plans for single-family homes and townhouses slated for the historic Bose Farm at 16420 64 Ave. At the heart of the emotionpacked issue was a plan to cut down 332 significant Bob Campbell trees (at least a foot wide at breast height). The developer’s arborist noted in his report that most of the trees are more than 25 meters (82 feet) tall. Resident Gary McLaughlin said he’s not against development, but he’s fought his share of battles over tree loss in Surrey. He lost his previous fight to save trees in Hillcrest.
“This is one of those legacy projects you will remember years and years from now.”
See CLEARCUTS / Page 5
EVAN SEAL / THE LEADER
A bounty of berries
Four-year-old Isaac O’Keeffe takes a close look at some of the fresh berries available at the Surrey Urban Farmers’ Market in North Surrey Wednesday afternoon. The market is open Wednesdays from 1-6 p.m. For more urban farm stories, see page 3.
Violent sex attacker sought Woman assaulted last month at 68 Avenue and 133 Street by Kevin Diakiw MOUNTIES ARE seeking public assistance in identifying
Sex assault suspect
a man responsible for a violent sexual assault in June. Around midnight on June 2, a 31-year-old woman was heading home from a friend’s place Newton, and was walking near Unwin Park in the 13300 block of 68 Avenue. A man emerged from some bushes in the park and
proceeded to sexually attack her, while threatening to take her life. He is described as a Caucasian male, in his 30s or 40s, about 6’ with a muscular build and clean-shaven with slight stubble. He has light brown hair with a short buzz cut. (See composite drawing, left). He was wearing a backpack with big headphones around his neck. See ATTACKER / Page 5
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