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Surrey: Make your voice heard

Karl Nylund of Abbotsford surveys the damage to his Subaru on Wednesday afternoon.

Nylund’s rear window was shattered by falling ice on the Port Mann Bridge.

Opinions sought on transportation issues in Urban Future Survey

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Black Press Surrey reSideNtS may be

asking themselves: “What about us?” The city is on the verge of passing Vancouver as B.C.’s largest city, but when it comes to transportation, at least, Vancouver’s needs seem to come first.

First, the new rapid bus service over the new Port Mann Bridge bypassed Surrey, and now, Vancouver wants to build a $3-billion subway under Broadway out to UBC. But city residents are being urged to register their opinions on key transportation issues through the Urban Future Survey.

The long-running survey is credited with helping set regional priorities for years and this year focuses on transportation.

But so far Surrey residents are under-represented in the responses for 2012, while residents in many other parts of Metro Vancouver have taken the survey and registered their views.

The low response in Surrey means there’s not yet a representative sample here.

Time is running out – Surrey residents have until Dec. 31 to be heard.

The survey is conducted through PlaceSpeak, a new online public consultation platform developed in B.C. To take the survey, residents must first verify their home address by registering with PlaceSpeak. The survey takes approximately 22 minutes to complete and can be found at urbanfuturessurvey.com

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Contractor on the hook for Port Mann Bridge fixes Long-term, permanent solution sought after falling ice closes span

by Jeff Nagel

with a long-term, permanent solution that ensures this never, ever occurs again but, also, an immediate fix to the problem so that the bridge is open “ABSolutely unacceptable.” and indeed safe for the travelling public.”

B.C. Transportation Minister Mary Polak used that phrase repeatedly Still, they made no guarantees that weather conditions will not force Thursday afternoon at a press conference to address the closure Dec. 19 of the another closure of the bridge. brand new Port Mann Bridge, when falling chunks of Both were grilled by reporters on what measures snow and ice damaged vehicles crossing the span. were in place to ensure there are no problems with “Yesterday’s events on the Port Mann Bridge were accumulation of snow and ice. absolutely unacceptable,” she told reporters. “Like Proudfoot said centre pylons are designed to elimieveryone else, I was feeling horrified at the images nate structural points where snow can accumulate people were sending in. It was absolutely shocking. and the cables are covered in plastic, and snow should “I can’t imagine what it must have felt like for those have slid down the cables and dissipated. motorists going across the bridge and seeing huge He also said the Port Mann “was designed by one of pieces of ice coming down around them. It’s absolutely the most prominent experts in cable-stayed bridges. unacceptable.”

It goes through an independent check by a separate Polak and Mike Proudfoot, CEO of the Transportafirm, which is also an internationally recognized tion Investment Corp. (TI Corp.), said it’s up to the expert in cable-stayed bridges. And the TI Corp. has Mary Polak contractor, Kiewit-Flatiron, to come up with a solution engineers who review it prior to the commencement – at no cost to taxpayers. of work.”

“This design for the bridge contemplates measures Polak was also asked about reports that workers for the accumulation of snow and ice,” Proudfoot said. “Those haven’t been raised concerns previously about potential problems with snow and ice, and effective so the ball’s back in the contractor’s court to come up with a proper whether an option for heated cables was presented to the province or TI solution.”

Corp.

See ICBC / Page 4 Said Polak: “We will be looking to the contractor to provide us not only

“I can’t imagine what it must have felt like for those motorists going across the bridge and seeing huge pieces of ice coming down around them.”

Medical care in motion at SMH

In wake of ER flood, a portable MRI arrives at Surrey Memorial

by Bronwyn Scott

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A portable Mri unit arrived at Surrey Memorial Hospital on Wednesday.

A PortABle MRI is being set up at Surrey Memorial Hospital to temporarily replace one that may have been damaged during the Nov. 19 flood in the emergency department.

The mobile MRI will provide the same service as a stationary unit and

was brought in to alleviate pressure on the hospital’s remaining seven MRIs, including one located at the nearby Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre.

The portable unit was trucked from California Wednesday, and will likely remain in use for three to five months at a rental cost of $100,000 per month.

The expense will be submitted as an insurance claim, although Fraser Health Authority spokesperson Roy Thorpe-Dorward could not confirm if it would be covered, saying if not, the machine will be funded by Fraser Health.

“The insurer will make evaluations,” Thorpe-Dorward said.

The temporary MRI unit’s first clinical use is expected to be in late December after a phased-in opening involving a diagnostic accreditation process to make sure it meets safety and quality standards. Construction work on a ramp to enable patient access to the unit in the parking lot is also underway.

Until it’s ready, outpatients and stable patients in hospital requiring MRI services will continue to be sent to the Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre a few blocks away, while acute in-patients will access another site within Fraser Health.

See MRI / Page 4

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Notice of Intention to Close a Portion of Highway and Dispose of the Closed Highway (Pursuant to Sections 40 and 94 of the Community Charter)

ICBC: Over 100 claims From page 3

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of Delta (“Delta”) has given first, second and third readings to a bylaw cited as “Delta Road Closure and Cancellation Bylaw (5097 47A Avenue) No. 7146, 2012”, and intends to finally consider and adopt this bylaw at a future regular Council meeting. The intent of this bylaw is to stop up and close to traffic and cancel the dedication as road of a 5.3 m² portion of 47A Avenue marked as Parcel “A” and outlined in bold on the map below.

Following final consideration and adoption of Bylaw 7146, Parcel “A” will cease forever to be a public highway and title shall be vested in Delta.

FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT, following final consideration and adoption of Bylaw 7146, Delta intends to transfer all its interest in Parcel “A” to Siu Har Lowe, the owner of the adjacent land. In return, Delta will receive a dedication of 5.3 m² of the adjacent lot for road purposes.

Copies of the relevant documents and plans may be inspected at the Municipal Hall at 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, B.C. Any inquiries should be made to Lisa van den Dolder, Lands Solicitor, (604) 946-3234, Monday through Friday (except statutory holidays) between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. If you feel that you may be affected

by Bylaw 7146, you may write to the attention of the Lands Solicitor at the above address.

Please note that only comments received by 4:30 pm on January 4, 2013 will be considered.

Reference file LAN-12-856.

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“Nothing of that nature was ever brought to the attention of the ministry and I don’t believe it was brought to the attention of TI Corp.,” she said.

Kiewit-Flatiron spokesman Tom Jansenn said in an emailed statement the firm is “very concerned” and working to find a solution as fast as possible.

He would not say if the contractor accepts cost responsibility.

Earlier in the day, the main union representing workers on the Port Mann Bridge wouldn’t confirm whether its members had raised falling ice as a safety concern last winter.

Asked if the issue was recorded as a concern at health and safety meetings, Ironworkers Local 97 president Cecil Damery would only say: “Snow was an issue last year also.”

Damery said he had to be “careful what I say” because the union works closely with Kiewit-Flatiron.

The Christian Labour Association of Canada (CLAC), another union whose members worked mainly on the highway side of the $3.3-billion Port Mann Highway 1 Project and less frequently on the bridge, said its reps did not hear of falling ice concerns.

“The issue about ice falling was never raised to them and it was never raised at

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any of our mass safety meetings,” CLAC spokesman Alex Pannu said.

NDP transportation critic Harry Bains said it would be “very troubling” if reports are true that workers had flagged the falling ice risk and the province did nothing to prevent it.

But Bains argues the government should have known anyway that snow and ice falls from other cable-stayed bridges of similar design, where cables from the outer bridge rails cross over top of traffic to central support towers.

Bridges with falling ice problems exist in Sweden, the U.K. and Boston.

TI Corp. officials said the cables should have sluiced snow or ice off without dropping onto the bridge deck.

ICBC has received more than 100 claims of vehicles damaged on the Port Mann Bridge Wednesday. Two vehicle occupants were injured and one was hospitalized. Motorists described the falling ice chunks as large – a few feet long – and cracking and in some cases punching through windows.

TI Corp. said drivers who travelled across the bridge between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday won’t be charged tolls and the company will cover insurance deductibles for vehicles damaged by falling snow and ice on the bridge, as well as work to compensate motorists who had no comprehensive insurance.

From page 3 In late November, Surrey Memorial’s ER department was closed for two weeks after a water line break flooded it under several inches of water. It reopened Dec. 3.

GE Canada has assessed the magnet of the affected unit and Fraser Health is awaiting its report. MRI shielding experts at ETS-Lindgren are also assessing the copper shielding containing the MRI.

Watch for Notice of Intention to Dispose of Municipal Property or an Interest Therein (Pursuant to Section 26 of the Community Charter) TAKE NOTICE that The Corporation of Delta (“Delta”) intends to grant to Siu Har Lowe a nonexpiring Easement for building maintenance purposes over the following municipal property: That portion of: PID: 013-626-825 North 5.3 Feet Shown Red on Plan with Bylaw Filed 18182 of Lot 96, District Lot 106, Group 2, New Westminster District, Plan 490 shown outlined in bold and marked as “Easement” on the map below.

The consideration to be received by Delta for the above interest is a dedication of 5.3 m² of the adjacent lot for road purposes.

THIS NOTICE IS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PUBLIC DISCLOSURE ONLY. IT IS NOT A TENDER CALL OR AN INVITATION TO SUBMIT AN OFFER. Copies of the relevant documents and plans may be inspected at the Municipal Hall at 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, B.C. Any inquiries should be made to Lisa van den Dolder, Lands Solicitor, (604) 946-3234, Monday through Friday (except statutory holidays) between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm.

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Surrey’s Vanessa Usak was hit and killed in 2008

by Sheila Reynolds As he left the Surrey

courthouse Thursday afternoon after being found responsible for a crash that killed a 23-year-old Surrey woman, Stephen Fraser Jenkins confronted the family of the victim and gave “the finger” to the media.

Moments earlier, a Surrey Provincial Court judge ruled Jenkins, 42, was guilty of impaired driving causing death, impaired driving causing bodily harm, dangerous driving causing death, and dangerous driving causing bodily harm in a 2008 collision that killed Vanessa Usak and injured her

friend.

“Her daughter hit me!” Jenkins yelled outside the courthouse, pointing to Vanessa’s mother Diana, who broke down in tears.

Sheriffs stepped in and ushered him away, just as they had been forced to do earlier inside the courthouse when Jenkins came after Diana.

“Because it’s Christmastime and because Vanessa was a Christian, I would actually like to forgive him for killing my daughter,” Diana said. “But he has shown zero remorse… he has shown a complete lack of respect toward my family.

“He’s a monster.”

In delivering his verdict, Judge Paul Dohm said both Jenkins’ and Usak’s blood alcohol levels exceeded the legal limit and at issue was who caused the crash.

But Dohm ruled Jenkins’ van crossed the double yellow line and struck Usak’s Honda Civic near 144 Street and 108 Avenue in North Surrey on July

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Vanessa Usak (above left) was killed in a car crash in surrey in 2008. stephen Jenkins (below left) was convicted Dec. 20 of impaired and dangerous driving in relation to the fatal collision and accosted Vanessa’s mom Diana and a friend (above right) at the courthouse.

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The judge said even factoring in Jenkins’ drunkenness at the time of the crash, the fact it was four-and-ahalf years ago and that Jenkins has memory problems from a prior accident, the reliability of his evidence was concerning.

Dohm said the defendant’s court testimony about how much he had to drink and when he drank it, the route he drove, and other details

clashed with what he told police officers right after the incident and were “illogical and nonsensical” and “completely unbelievable.”

During the trial in October, a witness testified he asked Jenkins at the crash scene if he was okay or needed help, to which he replied “I f----d up. I really f----d this time.”

Those comments, said the judge, indicated Jenkins knew he caused the accident.

Vanessa’s mom Diana said in a perfect world, she’d like to see Jenkins go to jail for life. In reality, the sentence for such offences are generally much shorter.

“I’m worried that if he gets a slap on the wrist, he’ll go out and reoffend and injure somebody else’s loved one next time.”

Jenkins has a prior impaired driving conviction from 1997.

His sentencing is scheduled for next year.

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OPINION

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Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Published and printed by Black Press Ltd. at 5450 152 St., Surrey, B.C.

HOLIDAYS

Enjoy the magic of Christmas

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ast week’s snow and ice storms may have brought a white Christmas prematurely, but they haven’t dampened the spirit of the season.

This is the time of year for families and friends to gather and enjoy each other’s company.

It’s a time for children’s eyes to alight with wonder and magic. It’s a time for parties, with much laughter and fellowship. It’s a celebration, both religious and secular.

It’s also a time of year when many of us connect with our roots, whether it’s traveling to visit far-flung family or blowing the dust off trinkets and traditions from generations past.

That’s especially true in Canada, a nation of immigrants.

For many, Christmas is an amalgam of Western traditions like turkey and colourfully wrapped presents under a decorated tree and their own cultural celebrations, a piñata hung from the ceiling, a feast of spicy sauces and flatbread, polished boots placed in the window awaiting gifts left in the night.

Some don’t even celebrate Christmas. They gather a couple of weeks later according to the Julian calendar, or for the new year, or for Eid, the festive conclusion to Ramadan.

In our ever-changing world, filled with so much uncertainty, it’s traditions that ground us, keep us connected to where we came from, who we are. They also weave the tapestry of our multi-cultural country.

Celebrating the season and creating new traditions is part of the magic of Christmas.

Here’s to a joyous one, however you celebrate. Merry Christmas!

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POLITICS

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Dix seeks balance with business

DP leader Adrian Dix has completed year-end interviews with members of the legislative press gallery. Here are highlights from my discussion

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TF: On the Kinder Morgan oil pipeline expansion proposal, federal NDP leader Tom Mulcair says the federal environmental process would have to be strengthened before a project like that could get a thorough enough hearing.

Do you agree?

AD: The B.C. Liberal government has signed an equivalency agreement that says that the federal decision is the provincial decision on these projects. If it applies to Enbridge Northern Gateway, presumably the B.C. Liberals would apply it to Kinder Morgan.

They could have done a joint process, where [the final decision] would have gone to both cabinets. They chose instead to give up jurisdiction. They were so afraid of making any decision on Northern Gateway that they sent it over to the federal government.

So what we’ve said is within a week of coming to office, we would end that equivalency agreement, and British Columbia would make

decisions about both Enbridge Northern WorkSafeBC, every year. Trades and training, Gateway, which applied in May 2010, and any every year. other pipeline, including the Kinder Morgan With respect to [accepting signed union proposal, for which no application has been cards for certification], it is a democratic made. process that the Newfoundland Conservative Obviously it would have been government just put into place desirable for everyone had they a few months ago. So it’s a prochosen a true joint review, as they posal from the labour movehave in Site C [dam proposed ment and we’re looking at it. for Peace River], as they did with For most of B.C.’s modern Kemess North [rejected mine history, since World War II, expansion proposal] and other we’ve had that card-check syscases. tem in place. The question TF: You don’t want duplicated would be whether [returning review processes here, you just to that system] is a priority for want a provincial cabinet say in the this term in government. decision?

TF: So those kinds of things Tom Fletcher will be made clear in your AD: That’s right.

TF: On your relationship with platform? the B.C. Federation of Labour, AD: Absolutely. your caucus is considering a proposal that B.C. TF: You picked up some serious money should once again do away with secret ballots from the business community at a fundraiser for union certification. in October. Is that some kind of a record for AD: The B.C. Fed makes a case to the govthe NDP? ernment on a series of issues on employment AD: [Laughs.] It might be a record, I don’t standards every year. Labour law, every year. know. I think the business fundraiser we did

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at the Hotel Vancouver netted $350,000.

I think what it reflects is, this year I’ve had about 230 meetings with the business community. The purpose of it has been principally to build understanding, particularly on issues of skills training. With the priority I give to skills training, I think I’m much more attuned to their concerns than the government has been.

TF: I suppose that kind of success in fundraising might make it more difficult to follow through with your pledge to ban corporate and union donations.

AD: I don’t think so. The B.C. Liberal Party has a very high level of corporate donations as a percentage of its total. We’re overwhelmingly dependent on individual donations.

We get support from unions, but it’s not even close to what people would think.

TF: So you’ll campaign for that, as you have before?

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LETTERS

Surrey/North Delta Leader 7

Thank you for the best Christmas gift this year

Addiction:

Finding healing and hope

As A counsellor and female pro-

gram director at the WelcomeHome Addiction Recovery Academy in Surrey, each and every day I witness women striving for growth, internalizing a new way of living, and utilizing every ounce of their being to conquer their old lifestyle, mindset, and behaviours.

These women are faced with immense struggles involving shame, guilt, resentment, and abandonment. They acknowledge they are broken and ill-equipped to successfully navigate life’s challenges, but I see a heart-felt passion for change and a determination for success.

Two clients wanted to share their experience with Leader readers.

(Their names have been withheld to protect their privacy).

Although very different in appearance and personality, both of these women share a keen awareness of who they once were and the deep desire to shed that persona to truly become the best that they can be. By implementing the tools provided, they are developing into strong, inspiring, passionate advocates for other women who struggle with addiction.

I can earnestly say that there is no better place for individuals to obtain healing and hope from the bondage of addiction. I consider it a privilege to walk alongside the recovery journeys of these women who have committed to changing their lives.

To observe the emotional, physi-

I was careless, I had no limits, and I did many things I swore I never would.

But that’s what addiction does. It Rikki R. Fryatt, Clinical Counsellor/ takes you to dark places and makes Female Program Director them comfortable.

Since I’ve come to WelcomeWelcomeHome Addiction Recovery Academy Home, I’m a new woman, but I’m not alone. I have friends and people http://www.welcomehomesociety. who care about me and I’m earning org/ trust from my family back.

Today, I do everything differently http://www.facebook.com/ welcomehomesociety from my life before. I ask for help.

I rely on others and have become reliable and responsible. I accept Reclaimed my life that I make mistakes, I have flaws, and I’m not a bad person. I can I’m An addict. I joined the Welface my life without fear and I’m comeHome addiction recovery proactive to make changes and do program a little over a year ago my best. because my reality was complete I’ve gained self-respect, assertivechaos and out of control. ness, self-worth, and the ability to At that time, my end in sight choose to do the right thing in all looked like homelessness, jail, or situations. death. What’s worse is that I felt no I’ve reclaimed my life and have a remorse or care about that. It did bright promising future that I can not concern me that I put myself do anything I set my mind to. It’s and others, including my family, in the best decision I’ve ever made, danger on a regular basis. I didn’t and I hope others struggling will do care how my behaviours affected the same. others either, because I gave up on M. my life and pushed everyone who cared about me as far away as I could so I didn’t have to change.

Power to succeed lies To everyone I knew, I lied, within manipulated, stole, cheated on, and disrespected. I hated myself and my choIces… They all add up. life. I was so resistant to face myself I was living in a fog. From the that I numbed my life away, being age of 13, addiction ruled my intoxicated from early morning life. I gave up everything I had until late at night, year after year. cal, and psychological transformations of these participants is not work, but rather, an honour.

for my next fix, right down to my body. I rejected my family and all those who cared. I was alone, just hoping and waiting to die.

In and out of foster homes, safe houses, detox, and the street, I was selfish and miserable. I put my family in danger and broke their hearts without a care. I spiralled faster downward, every day.

Overdoses, cold, blue-in-theface. Hospitals, solemn promises to stop using… broken promises. There was always a small glimmer of hope that there was something better out there. I was just too lazy to do the work.

I am 20 years old now and I am changing my life through the WelcomeHome addiction recovery program. I’ve been in other treatment centres, and nothing I tried ever worked. Here, I am held accountable to do the work for my recovery. A better life is not just handed to you.

I finally feel like I am going somewhere. I am finding ways to enjoy every moment of life and be happy no matter what life throws my way.

The power to succeed lies within me. I want to thank all who support my recovery and encourage others to change their life.

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on behAlf of my husband and I, we want to express our deepest gratitude and appreciation to all the first responders and emergency personnel that came to the aid of our daughter Dayna after a very serious car accident in the late afternoon on Saturday, Dec. 15.

She was on her way to the Superstore in Langley and driving up 192 Street just past 32 Avenue when she hit a pothole filled with water, lost control of the car, and rolled into the ditch.

The events leading up to the crash were bad weather conditions and a darkly lit street.

A big thanks to the driver that was behind her, whom I was told was an emergency medical technician who was off-duty and stopped to assist on the scene.

We also want to thank RCMP Const. Eric Wilson, who contacted me by phone while on the scene and acted in a very professional and compassionate manner as I was starting to panic. He kept reassuring me that our daughter was in the best of medical care.

We give sincere thanks to all the medical staff at Royal Columbia Hospital in New Westminster for the excellent medical care for our daughter.

Our best Christmas gift this year is that Dayna is alive, healthy and did not sustain serious bodily injury.

We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and all the best wishes for 2013.

Linda and Peter Ypenburg Surrey

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The results of a courtordered psychiatric interview of the 20-year-old Surrey resident was read out in Surrey Provincial Court during Fayant’s sentencing hearing Thursday morning.

Fayant, a gaunt, pale man with close-cropped hair and a goatee, sat impassively in the prisoner’s docket as both the Crown prosecutor and his own lawyer said both attacks were completely unprovoked and irrational.

Crown counsel Angela Lee said Fayant talked his way into a free ride on both transit buses by pleading poverty.

On Feb. 18, he got on the bus near 76 Avenue and King George Boulevard and told the driver he didn’t have enough for the fare.

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Not long afterwards, the on-board bus security video recorded Fayant lunging at the driver and grabbing him around the throat.

Fayant fled the scene.

He later told a psychiatrist that he tried to choke the driver because he didn’t like the way the man was driving the bus.

On Feb. 21, Fayant stabbed a 41-year-old man in the back after both men got off a Coast Mountain bus near Aldergrove Centre Mall.

The injured man suffered a lacerated kidney and was unable to work for three months.

Fayant told the psychiatrist he believed two men sitting near him on the bus were laughing at him and were somehow connected to an 2010 incident where he was abducted and beaten over a drug debt.

In fact the victim has just moved to B.C. from Ontario and was talking with his brother.

Neither knew Fayant.

The psychiatric assessment rates Fayant as a high to high to moderate risk for violent behaviour but there was “no suggestion of a serous mental disorder,” prosecutor Lee said.

The assessment did suggest Fayant may have been suffering from post-traumatic stress and possibly drug-induced psychosis.

Fayant has pleaded guilty to aggravated assault in the stabbing and common assault in the choking incident.

The Crown said given the “very serious” and unprovoked nature of the attacks, Fayant should be sentenced to three years in prison.

“These are very serious assaults on strangers,” Lee said.

She also asked the judge to ban Fayant from riding transit buses after he is released from prison, saying it was a request of the Coast Mountain company.

Defence lawyer David

Payne said his client clearly has mental health issues, but has refused to allow his lawyer to have him declared mentally incompetent for fear of being permanently committed to an institution.

Payne said Fayant’s behaviour immediately after his arrest was “bizarre” describing how his client would stand stationary in his cell for several hours at a time, just inches away from a window.

“We are dealing with someone who has mental health issues,” Payne said.

He proposed a sentence that, with credit for time served, would see Fayant freed in about two months to undergo compulsory treatment.

The hearing was attended by Fayant’s mother and father, the driver he attacked and representatives of the bus company.

Judge Paul Dohm will render his verdict on Jan. 8 at 1:30 p.m.

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Company offers a safe ride home

Louise Girard of Valet On The way says her South Surrey company offers a safe way home to people who don’t want to drink and drive.

Valet On The Way has ambitious plans to expand

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A new South Surreybased business aims to provide a no-fuss ride home for people who don’t want to drink and drive.

Valet On The Way claims to raise the bar for businesses that get both clients and their vehicles home by offering a higher standard of service, providing better insurance coverage than other services and by allowing people to reserve rides in advance.

“What’s been happening in the industry is people just call in and hope for the best,” company president Louise Girard said.

“We’re getting away from that.”

Valet On The Way estimates people who want to get both themselves and their vehicles home safely can wait up to five hours to get a ride home for them and their car on New Years’ Eve. The company says a single call to its toll-free number will dispatch two drivers in a backup car to meet the client anywhere.

The cost, according to the online estimator at the Valet On The Way website, varies with length, with $32.65 for a five-kilometre trip and

$54.20 for a 20-kilometre journey.

Since it launched in August, the company has been promoting its service with “Valet Girls” who are dressed like night-club hostesses and go into local drinking establishments to pass out promotional literature.

The company has ambitions to expand beyond the Lower Mainland.

A Victoria licensee just opened for business last week, and a Kelowna licensee is expected to begin operating within the next two weeks.

A Valet On The Way pamphlet says the company intends to expand into other Canadian provinces and the U.S. Girard said the company does not compete with taxis, which offer a different kind of service, or with charitable groups that do not offer a yearround service.

She said Operation Red Nose – the Christmas-season service that gets drivers and their cars home – has even sent overflow clients to her company.

For information, call 1-855-879-8624 or visit www.valetontheway.com

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Police are now investigating the possibility that the shooting could be linked to a man who shot himself in his car at 24 Avenue and King George Boulevard shortly after.

At just after midnight, Surrey RCMP were called to a report of shots fired at 127 Street and 63 Avenue.

They arrived to find a 35-year-old Surrey woman who had been shot in the hand and shoulder by an unknown gunman.

Mounties are investigating the possibility that it may have been a domestic shooting and whether the gunman was lying in wait.

The woman suffered non-life threatening injuries, and her 10-year-old son is shaken up, but otherwise physically unharmed. The was in critical condition as of Friday morning.

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songs of the season members of the the White rock Ladies Choir sing Christmas carols – in both English and Korean – during the surrey museum’s a Pioneer Christmas 2012 event last week. the event included crafts, Christmas punch and old holiday films.

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Hankering for a healthy hamper Surrey Food Bank aims to provide nutritious items for clients

by Bronwyn Scott With Christmas just around the corner, many families are struggling to make ends meet.

Thousands of people – up to 14,000 per month –must rely on the Surrey Food Bank to put food on the table. This year, says Executive Director Marilyn Herrmann, the need is high, with between 250 to 350 families visiting the Surrey Food Bank every day.

“The demand is there, the need is there. We’re serving people whether it’s the month of January or July,” Herrmann said.

The food bank’s Christmas fundraising campaign runs from Nov. 25 through the first week of January.

Donation bins from schools and organizations are in the process of being collected, and various community fundraisers “went very, very well,” according to Herrmann.

But the organization is still in need of donations.

“I’m confident that the community will support us, but at this point we are down on food and cash,” she said.

As for what kinds of products are needed, Herrmann suggested canned vegetables and fruit marilyn herrmann packaged in natural juices, healthy cereals and protein items. Pasta and pasta sauce also make great contributions, as do meatless options for vegetarian hampers.

“We’re really looking to push for healthier foods,” said Hermann.

Donations can be made at local grocery stores, fire halls and the Surrey Food Bank at 10732 City Parkway, or online at surreyfoodbank.org.

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• 15097 90A Ave. Until Jan. 1 every night from 6-10 p.m., you may walk through or just drive past Art and Lou’s Chistmas lights to enjoy the sights. There are more than 10,000

lights to see and the North Pole.

Also take in the nativity scene.

• 16951 Jersey Dr. The Bonneteau family house and front yard are full of thousands of lights and numerous characters.

• 13675 Grosvenor Rd. Come see the Grinch stealing Santa’s sleigh.

This is Watson Smillie’s third year hosting a computerized light show.

The lights are on nightly from 5-11 p.m. and run until Dec. 31. Donations accepted for the Surrey Hospice Society.

• 7022 140A St. Amy Nichols says her father-in-law Frank Nichols spends countless hours decorating his house with lights and decorations in the spirit of Christmas. He strives to make the season merry and bright for others.

• 18279 Claytonwood Cres.

The Flathen family starts decorating “The Christmas House” in October, and every year they add something new.

• 16956 60A Ave. The Kinna family in Cloverdale spends weeks setting up their Christmas display. the family accepts donations in support of the pediatric unit at Surrey Memorial Hospital. Lights are on Sunday to Thursday from 5-10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 5-11 p.m.

• 15466 91A Ave. The 11th annual Lagerstrom light show is now on. To those not familiar with the display, it has tens of thousands of lights, run

by computer, and is synchronized to music.

The Lagerstroms – Dan, Cindy and Kyle – collect donations for the Canadian Cancer Society’s Camp Goodtimes.

They’ve raised more than $25,000 to date.

More information can be found at www. lightup.ca

Jan. 1. Donations are accepted for B.C. Children’s Hospital.

• 12880 and 12881 104A Ave. The light fight continues at the duelling Griswolds.

• 11548 86A Ave. Bob and Maureen Mussato have a Christmas display with thousands of lights and ornaments which are on nightly from 5-11 p.m.

• 15659 93A Ave. The Haggarty Christmas House has almost 15,000 lights, including toy soldiers, candlesticks, lit trees, and Santa and his nine reindeer in a life-size sleigh. The display is on from 6-11 p.m. until

• 15630 111 Ave. The Cousins family display has lights, ornaments, inflatable Santas and other decorations.

The lights are turned on each weeknight from 5-9:30 p.m.

• 11084 153A St. The Gaucher family home is all lit up.

• 2649 King George Blvd.

Display lit weeknights from 5-10 p.m., weekends until 10:3011 p.m., until Jan. 2.

• 15499 22 Ave. Lit nightly from 5-10 p.m. Donations collected for Sources White RockSouth Surrey Food Bank.

• 19158 48 Ave. Potters Christmas Store display up until Christmas from 5-9 p.m.

• 12755 114A Ave. A computerized display with more than 9,000 watts of christmas lights synched to music.

The show runs every night from 5-9 p.m. You can here the music on your car radio on 107.1.

• 19368 62A Ave. “Wish Upon A Star” features 13,000 lights, including Santa’s sleigh and reindeer, many characters, and specialty lights – all under the glow of a fivefoot star. Turn on 193B Street from 64 Avenue.

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Musical merry-makers the Langley ukulele ensemble performs their holiday concert, a ukulele christmas: 2012, at the Peace Portal alliance church on Dec. 16. Peter Luongo (left) has directed groups of students aged 13-18 on the four-stringed instrument for 32 years. they perform dozens of concerts each year.

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Lab error may be to blame for incinerator tests that failed: Metro Officials want to re-test fly ash samples after questionable results

by Jeff Nagel Metro VancouVer

now suspects lab errors may be to blame for the recent failed tests of fly ash from its Burnaby garbage incinerator and that the material may not be hazardous after all.

The regional district and the provincial environment ministry have been weighing whether to dig up and remove ash buried at the Cache Creek regional landfill after failed tests in July and August found leachable cadmium levels above the permitted limit for disposal there.

More frequent testing had been underway since the summer failures came to light in late September and had

“We think it’s important information that really leads us to further investigation.”

Paul Henderson not turned up any more exceedances – until last Friday, when Metro was informed another fly ash sample taken last month also failed.

Metro solid waste manager Paul Henderson said the sample was retested and passed the second time, lead-

ing him to doubt the accuracy of the lab’s so-called TCLP test for leachability.

“The lab confirmed there’d been an error in that sample that previously showed as failed,” he said. “It showed us absolutely there’s a possibility of failure of the TCLP test.”

Henderson said there’s now a “strong possibility” lab testing error was the cause of all the failures.

“We think it’s important information that really leads us to further investigation before any conclusion that the material is hazardous and needs to be removed.”

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Ministry: No ash needs to be removed from landfill From page 17 He’s recommending re-testing of older failed samples by a new lab to help determine if lab error

was to blame in those cases as well.

Testing error had been considered one possible cause of the failures, as well as a possible problem with

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TCLP testing so far on the 1,800 tonnes of ash sent there in July and August had found a five per cent failure rate and plans are underway to begin testing older ash dumped there over the past two years.

A separate pH test of each load of ash leaving the incinerator to flag high levels of metals – done as a surrogate for the main TCLP test – has consistently come back within limits.

Cadmium is a carcinogenic metal found in batteries and some plastics.

Cache Creek Mayor John Ranta said he wants to get to the bottom of the testing concerns, adding he hasn’t yet seen compelling evidence that’s to blame.

“If the lab results are that inconclusive that we can do a test, find it exceeds the limit and do another test and find it passes, then what about all the other tests that have been done from 2000 to the present day saying it passed?” he asked.

“Should we be re-testing that and maybe find that some would fail?”

He also wonders if the samples to be re-tested are different in any way from the originals that failed.

The environment ministry has so far taken the position that no ash needs to be removed from Cache Creek.

Shipping ash to the Hinton-area landfill is costing Metro an extra $50 per tonne, potentially adding up to an extra $500,000 per year if it continues indefinitely.

Henderson said Metro wants Covanta to pay for the extra costs.

The toxic ash tests had prompted fresh criticism in recent weeks from Fraser Valley politicians, who oppose Metro plans to build a new waste-to-energy plant burning 370,000 tonnes of waste per year – 30 per cent more than the Burnaby incinerator.

Covanta is one of the expected bidders in the procurement process that got underway this fall.

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Netminder from Surrey earns starter’s role in Prince George

Thompson lands top job

by Alistair McInnis

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hat Kirk Thompson accomplished in three days earlier this month was no easy feat for any young netminder.

In a trio of weekend BC Hockey League home games, the Surrey native – who tends goal for the Prince George Spruce Kings – skated between the pipes at the Coliseum for each of the 180 minutes his team played, all in a three-day span.

But the end result was positive.

“It’s definitely a challenge. It’s not easy,” the starting goalie said of playing three games in three nights. “But it makes it worth it when you can come out with all six points.”

After posting a 3-1 triumph over the Cowichan Valley Capitals Dec. 7, Thompson recorded two more wins in a doubleheader against the Coquitlam Express over the next two days.

“It was definitely a weekend to remember for me,” said Thompson, who is listed at five-foot-11 and 170 pounds.

The final victory also fell on the 20-year-old former Valley West Hawk netminder’s 100th career BCHL game.

Thompsons’ performance over that three-game stretch came as no surprise to his coach, Dave Dupas, who has seen the veteran goaltender lead the Kings to a second-place posting in the BCHL’s Mainland Division. Heading into the Christmas break, Prince George was just four points back of first-place Chilliwack, and three ahead of the Surrey Eagles.

“I thought that without him playing as well as he did, it would have been obviously much tougher to win those games,” Dupas said.

“But he made some big saves down the stretch and turned potential losses that we were getting earlier in November into wins, so it’s exactly what we need from him.”

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Kirk Thompson of Surrey makes a save against the Surrey Eagles while tending goal for the Prince George Spruce Kings in a game earlier this season in the South Surrey Arena.

Thompson is currently second in the league in minutes-played among goaltenders, having appeared in 30 of the Spruce Kings’ 33 games.

And while all the minutes may be tiring, Thompson knows better than to complain. Becoming the clear-cut starter was his goal when he joined the Spruce Kings in 2010. Now that the top job is his, he’s hoping it’ll take him to the next level. He’s aiming at landing a NCAA Division One scholarship before the season

ends.

Thompson doesn’t underestimate the challenges he’s faced to get here.

He’s had about half a dozen goaltending partners with the Spruce Kings.

“Especially in the past, I’ve just been battling, battling to get ice time. With the first five of my goalie partners, at least, it was just an ongoing battle,” he said. “Then this year I kind of established myself as the number one goalie, so it’s been a lot nicer and I think it’s better for

me when I just have to focus on winning games rather than trying to beat out the other goalie on the team.”

It’s rare to see a goalie play in fewer games his second season.

Thompson did, in fact, play less as a sophomore than as a rookie. In the 2010-11 season, a non-playoff campaign in which the Spruce Kings struggled with consistency in goal, Thompson played in 39 games.

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In the offseason, the Spruce Kings dealt Swabb to the AJHL’s Canmore Eagles. The move came after the Spruce Kings signed 1996-born rookie Liam McLeod, so the starting position appeared to be Thompson’s for the taking.

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and one tie (16-10-1) and sports a 2.75 goals against average, .912 save percentage and two shutouts.

Thompson earned his second shutout in front of his old hometown fans on Dec. 16, when he stopped 41 shots to lead Prince George to a 2-0 win over the Surrey Eagles at South Surrey Arena.

He also defeated the Eagles at South Surrey Arena on Oct. 5, stopping 27 of 28 shots in a 4-1 win. He’s had less luck against his hometown team in Prince George, losing a pair of games to the Birds in November.

On Jan. 31, he’ll get a chance to redeem himself when Surrey heads north for one game, and will return to the South Surrey Arena when the Spruce Kings pay a visit on Feb. 8.

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Rotary Celebrates 40 Years of Service in Surrey and 100 Years in B.C. YOUTH

COMMUNITY

HISTORY A small group of businessmen met in September 1970 at Fernwood Acres (now Dam's Lincoln Mercury). They had no idea they had started something big. Today, 40 years and Rotary’slater, motto is Service Above over $8 million in contributions thousands of Surrey residents have benefited. Self. On June 14, 2011, Walt Johnson (left), charter member of the Rotary Club of Surrey, was honoured for his 40 years of faithful service, and perfect attendance.

Adventure in Citizenship (AIC)

I loved my AIC experience. Nothing could explain the joy I had when I received the news I had been nominated by my high school to go to Ottawa for a week, where I had the best time enjoying and exploring the nation’s capital.

Together with other students from across Canada we were taken care of by the Rotary club of Ottawa.

We visited many places and sat in the parliament and witnessed the citizenship ceremony for new Canadians .

After returning to BC, I had another trip to Victoria. We toured the magnificent Legislature, met with the speaker, and other MLAs, and to watch them debate one another.

Special “Thank You” to the Rotary Club of Surrey, and École Kwantlen Park Sec-ondary, for making my senior high school year so special and life changing.

Alliance Babunga, AIC 2012

Surrey clean up.

We thank the Surrey Leader for their sponsorship Surrey Public When andLibrary Where Clubs Meet Raise A Reader.

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA)

Through association with rotary I have truly been able to improve as a community leader. Be it creating a social net-work of like minded individuals, or providing inspiration to cause change in my community, Rotary has been fantastic.

Surrey Student, Kimitjit S. Sekhon — RYLA 2011 I was skeptical about the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) program. Upon arrival I was told to exchange a measly piece of yarn with other campers, and to tie it around a fuzzy necklace.

Those tiny strings became a sym-bol of our connections with each other.

Not only was RYLA a place to meet new people, it was a place to meet yourself. I will be friends with the people I met forever, and I truly believe they helped change me for the better in such a short amount of time.

Surrey Student, Alex Carmichael, RYLA 2012

Youth Adventures in Leadership (YAIL)

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Cloverdale Rotaract White Rock

Rotary’s motto is Service AboveMonday Self. On–June 17960 56 Ave (McDonald’s Restaurant) 5:30 14, PM2011, Walt Johnson (left), charter member of the Rotary Club of Surrey, 18150 8 Ave, Surrey (Hazelmere Golffor Course) Monday Noon and perfect was honoured his 40 years of faithful–service, attendance.

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40 Years of Service honoured.

“On behalf of City Council, I want to thank Surrey’s 152 Street (Ricky’s Restaurant) Surrey-Guildford Rotarians for their service and commitment.8958For over 40 years, they’ve been an integral part of our 11550 North Delta students, local projects community - supporting and#10 Hwy – (Delta Golf Course) others in need. They’re making a difference in people’s 101 – 7577 King George (Royal Flavor) Surrey-Newton lives and helping to build a stronger city,” says Surrey Mayor Dianne SurreyWatts.

Central (Provisional) 190 – 13450 102 Avenue (Central City Brewing)

Thursday – 7:15 AM Thursday – 12:10 Thursday – 6:00 PM Monday – 7:30 PM

Our club donated $50,000 to the Surrey Cancer Agency.

Youth Adventures in Leader-ship (YAIL) The Rotary Club of Surrey sponsored me for this leadership weekend. I heard many speakers share inspira-tion and wise thoughts throughout the weekend — words which still affect the way I am today.

Though initially skeptical, I did not know whether I would be taken out of my comfort zone, and whether to expect fun or misery.

Inspirational speakers coupled with an amazing atmosphere of acceptance and togetherness made YAIL a week-end to remember.

Surrey Student, Nolan Buchanan – YAIL 2012.

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War on the Floor David Porowski (red) and Franco Dossantos (blue), both from Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary, compete in a 57-kilogram division match at the 2012 War on the Floor high school wrestling tournament.

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Surrey/North Delta Leader 23

the sURRey Board of Trade members, at its annual Christmas

Seasonal Sizzle Business Reception on Dec. 5, gave the Surrey Food Bank $1,764.00 and 945 pounds of food.

More than 400 business people attended this annual Christmas event, and donated either cash or food.

“Thank you to all the businesses that attended this annual Christmas event for the business community. The Surrey Food Bank’s line-ups are increasing each year, unfortunately, said Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade.

“Businesses have a role to give back to the community and help those in need.”

From left: Peggy white, Rosavel scott, Petra Barker and Julia sangerloo of Guildford town centre.

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Dozens of families came to skate with santa claus on Dec. 16 at sungod arena in north Delta.

the inteRnational Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)

has announced its winners for the 2012 Canadian Shopping Centre Global Awards program.

Guildford Town Centre has been awarded a 2012 Maple Leaf silver award in this annual awards competition.

Professional recognition for this program was given to the following individuals: Rosavel Scott, marketing director; Petra Barker, public and community relations manager; Peggy White, general manager; Belinda Davidson, director, regional marketing; Debbie Berschling, senior account director; and Jeff Cohn, president and CEO, COHN. Guildford Town Centre is owned and managed by Ivanhoé Cambridge.

Kwantlen grad wins PR scholarship Kwantlen Polytechnic UniveRsity public relations stu-

dent, Sarah Cruickshank, was awarded the highly coveted 2012 Dean Miller - Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) Scholarship during the CPRS Vancouver annual general meeting on June 5.

“The Dean Miller Scholarship is a special award within the industry, and a fantastic opportunity for emerging PR professionals, which is why it’s such an honour to be this year’s recipient,” says Cruickshank. “This award has allowed me the chance to network and learn from other professionals, utilize my PR skills and receive valuable feedback on my work samples. As a recent Kwantlen graduate this award will go a long way in setting me apart from my peers when applying for jobs.”

Kwantlen students have won the CPRS scholarship nine times out of the last 10 years – almost every year since the award was created.

The scholarship is given each year to the student who best exemplifies the highest values of the public relations profession through academic excellence and through voluntary and paid participation in the field.

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Realtors’ blanket drive warms thousands across the region

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rom the Delta seniors who fundraised to buy socks, to students in Richmond and Langley, the 18th annual Realtors Care Blanket Drive collected blankets and warm clothing to help more than 19,000 working poor and homeless people across the Lower Mainland.

Hundreds of real estate offices acted as drop-off locations during the Nov. 26 to Dec. 3 event. Realtors picked up, sorted and delivered thousands of donations to over three-dozen charities from Whistler to Hope.

“In reality, if we didn’t have their help, nights like this wouldn’t happen,” said MaryAnne Connor, founder of NightShift Street Ministries in Surrey, during a drop-off event.

The Squamish Helping Hands Society organizes a variety of shelter and food programs to assist those in need and is also a recipient charity of the blanket drive.

“The blanket and clothing donations we get not only help our clients, the act of giving itself recognizes a much deeper understanding of the human need there is in our communities and how important it is for us to take care of each other,” said Maureen Mackell, executive director.

That sentiment was echoed by Andy Kwak, executive director of The Salvation Army Centre of Hope in Abbotsford.

a realtor drops off donations from this year’s blanket drive.

“Our mission is to bring warmth, nutrition and shelter to those who need it, so you can imagine how helpful hundreds of bags of clothing and blankets are to the people we serve. We really appreciate the effort that realtors put into this drive and their support throughout the entire year.”

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Everyone works together to make the drive a success.

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Salt marshes are productive habitats Boundary Bay is the number-one location in Canada for a diverse array of raptors

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Where ocean meets ducks nest in the Prairies the shore, rubbery-texand fly to the coast for tured, salt-tolerant plants winter, where they join grow in abundance. flocks of other dabbling Sea asparagus spreads ducks, such as mallard, across the mud, interAmerican wigeon and spersed with clumps of fast-flying, green-winged pink-flowered sea rocket. teal. Brant, small dark Goosefoot, recognized by geese from the high Arcthe shape tic, forage of its leaves, further offsprouts shore, where along the eelgrass tide limit. grows.

In sumAbove mer, orange the tide line, tendrils of Townsend’s salt-marsh voles and dodder other sprawl over rodents the marsh, Anne Murray build nests as if someof grass one had and burrow sprayed through the luminous paint. rank vegetation to stay Salt marshes are hidden from predators deceptive: the rubbery overhead. Voles are a plants and black mud, favourite prey of northfull of decaying matter, ern harriers, short-eared combine to be among the owls, rough-legged and most productive habitats red-tailed hawks, and in the world. Northern also snowy owls. These pintails gather to feed huge, white, Arctic-nestin salt marshes by the ing owls are currently thousands, pushing their visiting the Boundary elegant necks and heads Bay salt marsh for a secinto the wet mud to get ond consecutive winter. at seeds and small crusRodents are not their taceans. These attractive only prey, and snowies

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will eat small waterbirds, such as bufflehead and horned grebe.

The presence of abundant food in the Boundary Bay salt marsh is a major reason why so many birds of prey are drawn here, making it Canada’s number-one location for number and diversity of wintering raptors.

The productivity and ecological importance of salt marshes took a long time to be recognized, and even today, they are often disregarded. People

smell the mud, look at the brown grass, and see little on the surface. Yet this habitat is a nursery for so many species that power the food chain.

Microscopic plankton feed crabs, worms, shrimp and larvae, that grow to feed forage fish and birds, salmon, porpoises and whales. Quite different types of marshland prevail at the mouth of the Fraser, where the freshwater influence is strong. When the Fraser delta was historically dyked and drained, only

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the shores of Boundary Bay retained a moderately large stretch of salt marsh. Because their value often goes unrecognized, salt marshes remain in our landscape almost as an afterthought.

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Black Press Sargun Bajaj has a formula for excellence.

A Grade 12 student at Tamanawis Secondary, Bajaj is one of only six students in the world to achieve a perfect score on the this year’s College Board Advanced Placement calculus exam. More than 267,000 students wrote the test.

“It’s all about understanding the concepts,” says Bajaj, who credits his honours math and AP calculus teacher Suminder Singh for inspiring him. “Mr. Singh works countless hours to support Tamanawis Secondary students in their learning and love of mathematics.”

Bajaj correctly answered every multiple choice question and also earned full points on each of the essays in the free-response section of the exam AP exams are based on a composite score of one to five, where five is equivalent to an “A” in the corresponding college course. Only 15.5 per cent of students overall who write the exam fall into this top category. But at Tamanawis, 85 per cent of the 62 Grade 12 students who took the test achieved a five, and all 100 per cent received a four or five.

The school’s success in math is a tribute to the team of fine teachers, says principal Margaux Molson.

The AP are written and scored by college professors from around the world, and are typically designed to cover a full-year of intensive, college-level knowledge and skills.

It’s rare for a high school student to earn every point possible on the exam.

“Sargun was a Grade 11 student at Tamanawis when he wrote the exam – an unimaginable accomplishment,” says Molson.

Tamanawis offers AP courses in calculus, world history and chemistry. The College Board’s AP program describes Sargun’s accomplishment as “an extraordinary academic achievement.”

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Christmas Tree Chip on Jan. 5 and 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sungod Arena, 7825 112 St. Donations will be redirected to local charities and scholarships.

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Delta’s 33rd-annual Polar Bear Swim takes place Jan. 1 at 1 p.m. at Boundary Bay Regional Park in Tsawwassen. Registration begins at noon. Festivities begin at 11:45 a.m. with children’s crafts, family activities and entertainment by stilt walkers. Registration forms are available in advance on the corporation’s website. For those looking for an indoor workout, Delta’s municipal recreation facilities will offer free swim, skate and weight room workouts on New Year’s Day. Donations the local food bank are appreciated.

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sEniors Do you know a senior who would enjoy a healthy meal and lively company? Seniors Come Share Society offers A Seniors Hot Lunch Programs with live entertainment at the Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre (13458 107 Ave.) and the Newton Seniors Centre (13775 70 Ave.) For times and more information, call Hillary at at 604-531-9400, Ext. 23.

The Old Age Pension Group, which meets the first Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. at the Whalley Legion Branch 229, is looking for new members. Bingo takes place after each meeting.

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better way than joining a book club? Cloverdale Library is introducing two new book clubs for adults in 2013. Sign up now for the time and theme that best suits you. Off the Shelf meets the fourth Wednesday of the month.

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329 PAINTING & DECORATING POLAR BEAR PAINTING $299 ~ 3 rooms (walls only 2 coats) 604-866-6706

LEGAL SERVICES

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 224

AQUA SPA

604-575-5555 toll-free 1-866-575-5777

BEST RATE MOVING

Lighting rebates, Tenant improvements.

Commercial work/reno’s

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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.

188 ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

WANTED

ADULT SUBSTITUTE CARRIERS for Surrey North Delta Leader Part-time, Small vehicle required.

Door to door delivery Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Please call 604-575-5344

$45/Hr

From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

604-475-7077

PERSONAL SERVICES

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Local & Long Distance

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Unique Taste, Unique Menus...

Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...

Please call: 604.825.2211 or e-mail: career@ skylarkplumbing.ca PYRAMID CORPORATION is now hiring! Instrument Technicians and Electricians for various sites across Alberta. Send resume to: hr@pyramidcorporation.com or fax 780-955-HIRE.

CARPET CLEANING ACTION CARPET & FURNACE CLEANING

Special pkg $89. Call 604-945-5801

242

CONCRETE & PLACING

SEMI-RETIRED contractor will do small concrete jobs. Patio’s, sidewalks, driveway’s. Re & re old or damaged concrete. Ken 604-532-0662

UNIQUE CONCRETE DESIGN F All types of concrete work F F Re & Re F Forming F Site prep FDriveways FExposed FStamped F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured

778-231-9675, 778-231-9147 FREE ESTIMATES

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DRYWALL

2 GUYS-A-MUDDIN, We board & l tape it. Over 20 yrs exp. David 778-317-3065 2guysamuddin.com PSB DRYWALL ★ All Boarding, Taping, Framing & Texture. Insured work. 604-762-4657/604-764-6416

260

ELECTRICAL

#1113 LOW COST ELECTRIC Panel Upgrade • Reno’s -Com/Res. Heating • Trouble Shooting Licensed & Bonded. 604-522-3435

287

~ PRO PAINTERS ~ INTERIOR / EXTERIOR Quality Work, Free Estimates

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, fencing, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.

Member of Better Business Bureau

WCB INSURED

Vincent 543-7776

Additions, Home Improvements Restorations, Renovations, & New Construction.

Specializing in Concrete, Forming, Framing & Siding. 604-218-3064

Northstar Painting Ltd.- The Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and Exterior Projects. Master Painters at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reliable, Efficient & Quality Paint. 778.245.9069

BEAUT BATHROOM & KITCHEN Plumbing + Drywall + Elect. + Tubs & Showers & Sinks + Toilets & Tile + floors + countertop + painting. Sen disc. Work Guar. 21 yrs exp. Call Nick 604-230-5783, 604-581-2859

296

KITCHEN CABINETS

PRICES SO LOW I MUST BE MAD Call MAD ABOUT PAINTING. Free Estimates. Int/Ext. 778-773-3918

QUICKWAY Kitchen Cabinets Ltd. ****Mention this ad for 10% Off **** Call Raman @ 604-561-4041.

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HOUSES FOR SALE

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604-575-5342

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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604-721-4555.

RESPITE Caregivers PLEA Community Services Society is looking for individuals and families who can provide respite care in their homes for youth aged 12 to 18, who are attending a recovery program for alcohol and/or drug addiction. Qualified applicants must be available on weekends and have a home that can accommodate one to two youth and meet all safety requirements. Training and support is provided.

If interested, please call a member of our Family Recruiting Team at:

located at 425 55A Street, Delta BC V4M 3M1 has vacancy for a F/T Bobcat Operator, 40 hours per week, $29/hr.

Job duties include: back-filling, gravel spreading, sloping, banking, digging using bobcat.

Applicant must have some high school with either 2 years of experience or diploma in operating heavy equipment.

Pacific Art Stone Inc. is Hiring F/T Construction Helper (18.00/hr) & Brick Mason (25.00/hr). Mail: 10840-124th Street, Surrey BC V3V 4TF. Fax 604-585-6782

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SURREY: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, hardwood floors throughout and new roof. $549,000. 604-575-5555.

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30 Surrey/North Delta Leader Tuesday, December 25, 2012 HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 338

PLUMBING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 338

PLUMBING

PETS 477

PETS

AT PANORAMA PLUMBING, HEATING & GAS SERVICES. Repairs & new installs. Furnace, Boilers, Hot water tanks etc. Jobs Small-Big, Res/Com 604-818-7801. www.panoramaplumbing.com

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL

ON CALL 24 HOURS/DAY

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

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

Reno’s and Repairs Furnace, Boilers, Hot Water Heat Plumbing Jobs ~ Reas rates

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353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

603

ACREAGE

20 Acres FREE! Buy 40-Get 60 acres. $0-Down, $168/mo. Money Back Guarantee, NO CREDIT CHECKS. Beautiful Views.

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3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

REAL ESTATE

AMERICAN BULLDOGS $1200 Ready for Xmas 4 females, 3 males 1st shots dewormed(604)230-1999

625

FOR SALE BY OWNER

German Shepherd/Lab pups, 4F/1M, 2 blk, 2 wht, 1 mix, Jan 1.

(604)316-2757. No Sunday calls • Hvac Gas Fitting • Electrical *Free Est. *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service

604-475-7077

338

PLUMBING

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005 FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s.

Drain Cleaning. Ins. (604)596-2841

CLOGBUSTERS Sewer & Drain We’ll clean out your drains... not your wallet. Plumbing repairs, licensed & insured. (604)861-6583

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604-575-5342 ROUTE# PAPERS AREA DESCRIPTION Please Call

9-05 43 9-07 80 10-05 112 11-02 95 11-17 116 12-12 90 14-06 114 15-21 106 16-29 93 17-10 90 20-16 106 24-10 106 23-06 78 23-09 88 27-05 149 28-41 117 28-46 142 29-10 106 30-24 101 30-42 58 33-01 71 33-05 86 36-13 94 36-18 76 38-07 87 39-09 101 40-06 94

162A St - 164 St, 77 Ave - 78 Ave 168 St - 176 St, 88 Ave - 96 Ave (Rural Route) 172A St - 175A St, 60 Ave - 61A Ave Claytonwood Cr - 184 St, Claytonwood Pl & Dr 184 St - 185 St, 56 Ave - 58 Ave 180 St - 182 St, 58 Ave - 59A Ave 138 St - 140 St, 77 Ave - 78A Ave 144 St - 146 St, 66 Ave - 68A Ave 144 St - 146 St, 82A St - 84 Ave 140 St - 142 St, 76 Ave - 77A Ave 127A St - 130 St, 64 Ave - 65 Ave 123A St - 127 St, 97A Ave - 99 Ave River Rd - 116 St, Royal Cr - Bailey Cr 120 St - 121 St, 96 Ave - 100 Ave 141A St - 144 St, 90A Ave - 92 Ave 162 St - 164 St, 84 Ave - 86 Ave 156 St - 158 St, 80 Ave - 82 Ave 144 St - 146 St, 89A Ave - 91A Ave 168 St - 172 St, 101 Ave - 104 Ave 112 St - 114 St, 161 St - 163 St 112 St - 114 St, Loughren Dr - Glen Avon Dr Canary Dr - Pheasant Dr, Jay Cr - 152 St Berg Rd - Hansen Rd, Park Dr - Cowan Rd 137 St - 140 St, 108 Ave - 110 Ave 132 St - 134 St, 99A Ave - Old Yale Rd Old Yale Rd - 130 St, 106 Ave - 108 Ave 125A St - 128 St, 114 Ave - 115B Ave

Surrey 107A/130 St. S/S duplex 10,025sf lot, 2bdrm 900sf up & 600sf down. $555,000. No agents plse. 604-584-8684

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

C & C Electrical Mechanical

EXCEL ROOFING LTD. All kinds of roofing work. New Roof, Reroof, Repairs.Free est. (778)878-2617

Mainland Roofing Ltd. 25 yrs in roofing industry

Family owned & operated.

Fully ins. We do Cedar Shakes, conversions, concrete tiles, torchon, fibreglass shingles, restoration & repairs. 20 yr labour warr.

604-427-2626 or 723-2626 www.mainlandroof.com

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

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374

TREE SERVICES

PRO TREE SERVICES Quality pruning/shaping/hedge trimming/ removals & stump grinding.

John, 604-588-8733/604-318-9270

PETS 477

PETS

AMERICAN COCKER Vet ✔, cuddly, family raised, paper trained.

Exc pet! $700. 604-823-4393 Chwk.

CANE CORSO MASTIFF all blues 6F 2M, ultimate family guardian ready to go $1000 (604)308-5665 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

PITBULLS. Ready for Christmas. 3 M & 1 F. $950 obo. View both parents. Call for pictures 778-240-5811 PUGS, 2 fawn female, ready now. $400. 2 male/2 females, ready Jan 2. $600. (604)796-2727/799-2911 PUPPIES FOR SALE, 7 wks old, Terrier X Multi Poo $500 Call 604-856-3855

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 548

FURNITURE

APARTMENT/CONDO

GUILDFORD GARDENS 1 MONTH FREE RENT

• 24 Hour On-site Management • PETS ALLOWED • Minutes Walk To Elementary School & Guildford Mall

Canuck Roofing All Roof Repairs Any job big or small. Free Est. *WCB *Insured *BBB 778-772-1969

FULL PLUMBING SERVICES

706

1 Bdrm. From $685 2 Bdrm. From $850

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

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES P.B. $1200: Born Sept. 29th.

2 Male, 1 Female. (778)863-6332

RENTALS

Heat & Hot Water Included ACROSS FROM GUILDFORD RECREATION CENTER

To Arrange a Viewing Call Grace at 604-319-7514 CEDAR COURT & CEDAR LODGE Call for seniors special

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HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms!

CALL US FIRST! 604-626-9647

CLEAN 1 & 2 BDRM SUITES (some w/ensuites) in Park-like setting. Cable, heat, & hot water incl. Laundry rest area on each floor.

604-588-8850 604-584-5233 www.cycloneholdings.ca

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

Guildford Mall / Public Library

EVERGREEN APARTMENTS Crime Free Multi-Housing Certified Ask About Incentives!

Spacious Suites, very competitive prices. Extra large 1 & 2 BDRM ste’s, lots of storage. Heat/hot water incl.

Access to Vancouver via freeway, 1 bus to Skytrain. No pets.

Phone 604-582-0465 GUILDFORD

MOVE-IN BONUS Family Friendly Complex 1, 2 & 3 Bdrms available. Close to shopping, transit, schools & park. Some pets welcome. Onsite security. Seasonal swimming pool.

Call: 604-585-1966.

Langley

CLAYMORE APTS * RENTAL INCENTIVES *

All new tenancies will be entered into a draw for 1 mth of free rent. 1 & 2 bdms avail. now & Jan. 1st. Close to shopping, schools & transit. Some pets ok.

5374 - 203rd St, Langley Call 604-533-9780 SURREY

Regency Park Gardens

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

MATTRESSES starting at $99

Large 1 & 2 bedroom units Rent from $725.00/mo.

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

Phone: 604-581-8332 & 604-585-0063

*NEW QUEEN MATTRESS SET* Pillow Top in Plastic. Mfr. Warranty Must Sell $200 ~ 604-484-0379

560

RENTALS

MISC. FOR SALE VISTA GREEN APTS 7575 140 St.

AT LAST! An iron filter that works.

IronEater!

Fully patented Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manganese. Sine 1957. Visit our 29 innovative inventions; www.bigirondrilling.com.

Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON BIG BUILDING SALE... “”THIS IS A CLEARANCE SALE. YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS!”” 20x20 $3,985.

25X24 $4,595. 30X36 $6,859.

35X48 $11,200. 40X52 $13,100.

47X76 $18,265. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

GREAT GIFT IDEA!!

ChillSpot is The COOLEST Dog Bed-A new and innovative, thermodynamically cooled dog bed, that enhances the cool tile surfaces our pets rely on during the warm weather months.

Use promo code COOLGIFT For 10 % off! www.chillspot.biz STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed!

Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Available Jan 1st.

2 Bdrm, newly reno’d, 3 appls, F/P, underground prkg. No pets.

Starting at $850 & up.

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TOWNHOUSES

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SULLIVAN STN stunning mtn views 3 bdrm t/h, 3 baths. $344,900, 604760-3792. www.cotala.com/3659

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• Surrey-North Delta • Must own 3/4 to 1 ton cargo van - no minivans or SUV’s • Pick up newspapers from our warehouse and deliver to carrier’s homes.

If interested please call 604.575.5312

Tuesday, December 25, 2012 Surrey/North Delta Leader 31 RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

SUNCREEK ESTATES * Large 2 & 3 Bdrm Apartments * Insuite w/d, stove, fridge, d/w * 3 floor levels inside suite * Wood burning fireplace * Private roof top patio * Walk to shops. Near park, pool, playground * Elementary school on block * Clubhouse, tennis court * On site security. Sorry no pets

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HOMES FOR RENT

RENTALS 736

HOMES FOR RENT

GUILDFORD: 10608-137A St. 4 bdrm rancher, garage, strg, W/D, fncd yrd, $1200+hydro. Avl. now 604-374-3098 or 604-522-3100

750

CEDAR HILLS 122/97 2bdrm newer hse. Nr ament & skytrain $550 NS/NP Suit single 604-790-8076 CHIMNEY HILLS 145/72. 1 Bdrm avail now, nr all amens. $550 incl hydro/cable. Ns/np. (778)242-0790 CLOVERDALE 59th/172 1 bdrm grnd lvl ste. $650 incl utilities N/P, N/S Avail Now Call 604-603-3013 ENVER CREEK 1 Bd, full bth, patio $550 incl util. NS/NP. Must be clean quiet, respectable. 778-229-6180

APARTMENTS

“Part of the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program”

To Arrange a Viewing Call Joyce at 604-319-7517

SUITES, LOWER

BOLIVAR HEIGHTS fully furn’d 1 bdrm, avail now $750. 2 Bdrm avail Jan 1, $750. NS/NP. 604-374-1748.

PARKSIDE

Heat & Hot Water Included

ROOMS FOR RENT

NEWTON, Univ. Modern clean 3 lvl t/home. Furnished/unfurnished rms. $475/$425/$395. 2-baths. Kitchchen. N/s, n/drugs. (604)564-3444.

SURREY

• Close to Skytrain, Sry. Central Mall, & SFU Sry. Campus • 24 Hour On-site Management PETS ALLOWED • Minutes Walk To Park, High School & Elementary School

746

CLOVERDALE 6 bdrms, whole house $2000 +utils. OR 4 bdrm up $1350+utils & 2 bdrm down $800. ns/np. 604-597-7176,604-220-0272

Office: 7121 - 133B St. Surrey 604-596-0916

1 Bdrm. $700.00 2 Bdrm. $815.00

RENTALS

FRASER HTS, 2 bdrm, full kitch, D/W, lndry 1 day/wk. NS/NP. $850 incl. util/cbl. Immed. 604-729-7247 N.DELTA House: 3 bdrms up & 2 bdrms down, 2 kitchens, 2 baths, large living areas. Excellent location fully reno’d, great home for 2 families! $1750 +utils. 604-818-8535.

SURREY, 109/129 St. 4/Bdrms, 3 baths, dble carport. Laundry facils.

Avail Jan 1. TJ @ Sutton Proact (604)728-5460 SURREY 14295 71A AVE. Avail now. 3 Bdrm upper hse, very clean, 1500sq.ft., 5 appl & F/P. $1000/mo.

No utilities, no pets. 604-583-6844 SURREY 148/FRASER. 2 Kitchens, 3 bdrms up & 2 down, laminate flrs, garage, new countertops, W/D, fenced, covered deck. N/P. *Whole house: $1950/mo or *Up: $1250/mo & *Down: $775/mo. 604-575-3253.

SURREY 4 bdrm. with bsmnt., 3 appl., fenced yard, N/P. Jan. 1. $1550 mo. Drive by 8958 151st St. 604-617-9373 SURREY N. 107A/130 St. 2 bdrm, 900sf up & 600sf dn, carport. Ns/nd $1100. 604-584-8684 SURREY Panorama, 5 bd + bsmt, 5 appl, 1/2 acre, view, $1500/mo. Avl now, (604)725-4443

739

MOTELS, HOTELS

LINDA VISTA Motel Luxury Rooms w/cable, a/c & kitchens. 6498 King George Hwy. Mthly, Wkly & Daily Specials. 604-591-1171. Canadian Inn 6528 K.G.Hwy. 604-594-0010

GUILDFORD 2bdrm, livrm, lrg kitch, 3/pce bath, 1 car pkng, near bus/ school, ns/np. $725 incl utils & basic cable. Avail now. 604-583-0935 GUILDFORD, Two 1/bdrm suites. $600 & $650 incl cable & wifi. Jan 1/15.

NS, NP. No laundry.

(604)498-4343, cell 604-780-9448 N. DELTA; 2 Bdrm, $700 incl cable & hydro. New carpet/paint. NS/NP. Avail now. 778-288-1677 aft 4pm.

NEWTON 1 Bdrm. Nr Superstore, bus & schls. $600/mo incl utils. No lndry. Jan 15. NS/NP 604-307-1396 NEWTON 2 bdrm grnd/lvl, full bath, near transit. Ns/np, avail now. $600 incl utils/cbl/wifi. 604-518-8522.

PANORAMA RIDGE, Scott Rd/#10.

900sf lge 1 bdrm g/l oceanview ste.

F/P, prkg. Suit quiet mature.

NS/NP. Short or long term. $875 incl utils. 604-501-9592 SURREY 134/90 spac. a/grnd. 1 bdrm. Incl. lndry, int. & hydro. Avail. now. $575 mo. N/S. (604)781-4099 SURREY. 2B/R lower duplex clean, spac, nr all ament 102Av/140st., pet O.K., $700 incl hydro & heat, 604497-1699, 604-789-6161 SURREY CENTRAL. 2-bdrm bsmt ste. gr. lvl. Close to Skytrain & Mall.

N/s, n/p. Avail. Jan. 1. $800 incl. utils. (778)316-4408 SURREY, CHIMNEY HTS, 1 bdrm, NS/NP, avail. immed. $525 incl utils. Phone (778)828-9737.

SURREY, ctrl loc. 1 or 2 Bdrm bsmt ste. $650 - $750. NP/NS. Jan 1st.

Inquire for more info; 604-599-5523

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RENTALS 750

SUITES, LOWER

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SURREY 65/135 4 Bdrm T/H $1015 washer/dryer, quiet family complex, no pets call 604-596-1099

SURREY Green Timbers 2bdrm grnd lvl. Sep lndry. 1 bthrm, avail now, Newly reno’d kitchen. n/s n/p. $800 inc utils. 778-628-2755

TRANSPORTATION

SURREY, NEWTON. 1 or 2 BDRM suite. N/S, N/P. Avail now. Very clean, near all amens. $550 - $650 incl utils. 604-597-0321

810

TRANSPORTATION 818

TOWNHOUSES

SURREY Fraser Hts 174/104. 1 bdrm, full bath, $700 incl everything. ns/np, immed. 604-537-4532

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Cozy 1 bdrm suite, g/l, pri ent, n/p, n/s. $550/m. incls utils & cable, refs req. Avail now. (604)596-3499, (778)862-5720 (604)808-5214

751

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SUITES, UPPER

1999 Honda Accord, 4 dr. auto, p/w, p/l, a/c, 189 000 kms, local car, air cared, $3400 604-250-7336

2 LOCATIONS - Avail Now 14295-71A Ave, 10793-142A St Sry Upper house, 3 Bdrm, 1500 sq.ft., 5 appls, very clean, newly reno’d.

No pets. $1000/mo. (604)583-6844

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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SURREY 7824 125 St. 3 Bdrm hse, 2 baths, lndry. $1100/mo. Avail now np/ns, 778-846-9231 778-838-2183 SURREY 9121 138A St. 4 Bdrm, 3 baths, 2 car garage, W/D & D/W. Close to schools & amens. Avail now. 604-591-9765, 778-893-0976

752

TOWNHOUSES

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Close to all amen’s, schools & transit.

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2 bdrm T/H $850/m.

Near Guildford Mall, schools & transit. Call Now!! 604-451-6676 NEWTON - Townhouses - 3 Bdrm Units available - 5 appliances. Available Now. - from $1350/mo Spacious Unit, great park-like setting nr shops & bus. No pets.

To view: 604-572-0170 www.baywest.ca SURREY 139/68 Ave. 3 Bdrm T/H $1010/mo, quiet family complex, no pets. Call 604-599-0931.

The Surrey Leader is looking for energetic and customer friendly individuals for its Circulation Department. The right candidate must have excellent communication and organizational skills. Your attention to detail and ability to work with minimum supervision set you apart from other applicants. Basic knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook Express recommended.

Duties include overseeing 100+ youth carriers, recruit and hire new carriers, survey old and new delivery areas, monitor carrier performance and follow-up reader delivery concerns. A reliable vehicle is a must.

Vulnerable sector criminal record check is also mandatory. This permanent part-time position is available immediately.

Please forward resume to: Circulation Manager Surrey North Delta Leader #200-5450 152nd Street, Surrey BC V3S 5J9 circmanager@surreyleader.com No phone calls please All emailed submissions will receive a reply for confirmation of receipt, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted further.

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2012 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 Auto, Air, V6, S/Box | Stk#2—310204

2012 GMC TERRAIN FWD 2012 GMC SIERRA SLE Leather, Loaded, Nav, 18” Alloys, Sunroof 2500 CREW CAB

14,888

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13,888

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