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undreds of firefighters line the centre of the street as far as the eye can see.

As their black boots begin to march along the pavement, they do so in union with drums beating in the band leading the way to the church. A handful of people line the road with solemn faces, some covering their heart with their hand.

A Canadian flag ruffles in the distance and the sun struggles to peek out of the overcast clouds above while the sound of bagpipes ring out.

As hundreds of firefighters reach the Peace Portal Alliance Church, a fire truck backs up toward the entrance where family and friends are gathered, silently watching.

Ten firemen reach up to grab a wooden coffin draped in a Canadian flag. With white gloves, they clutch the crate and rhythmically march it inside.

It was a farewell.

Firefighters remove the casket carrying colleague Kevin Hagerty, who suffered from PTSD and was an advocate for others with mental health issues. (Photo: ADRIAN MACNAIR) suffering from such issues.

“It’s not an easy job,” he continued. “(There are) very traumatic things that we see and do and have to do in our daily jobs, and we have to look after ourselves so we can carry on. Kevin’s legacy will be something we can build together so this does not happen again.”

Between April 29 and Dec. 31, 2014, 27 first responders took their own lives in Canada, according to Tema Conter Memorial Trust. So far this year, seven first responders have died by suicide across the country.

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PTSD ‘CHANGED’ PARAMEDIC

A farewell to Surrey firefighter Kevin Hagerty, who on March 3, took his own life after years of struggling with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

“Kevin was a Surrey firefighter for about 20 years and he was a champion for his mental health issues and he tried to help others with what he was suffering with,” said Surrey Fire Chief Len Garis outside the church following Hagerty’s service. “That became him and he died from that.”

Garis pledged to do more for members

It was April 5, 1996. The time was 10:30 a.m. Ironically, it was Good Friday.

“I call it black Friday now,” said Hardeep Dhaliwal.

It was a day that would go down in the story of the paramedic’s life as a turning point. It would lead to a PTSD diagnosis, a divorce, and according to him, a fundamental shift in his personality.

“I took a call from a little girl next door to where the incident took place. With dispatch, you try to picture the situation,” he explained.

And the situation was a devastating one.

It was a massacre, one that would go down as the worst in the province’s history.

Armed with two handguns, uncle Mark Chahal went through a family home in Vernon, ultimately taking the lives of nine family members.

As this was happening, Dhaliwal spoke over the phone to a girl who lived nearby.

He guesses she was about nine years old.

He listened intently as she described the scene. She heard gunshots. She looked outside and saw a person lying on a doorstep.

Another, she said, was slumped over the hood of a vehicle. Both were bleeding.

Dhaliwal dispatched crews to the scene, all the while keeping the girl on the line, listening to the chaos ensue. The shooter was believed to be still at large.

“It was just panic.”

For Dhaliwal, the senselessness of the massacre made it hard to take.

“Car accidents are explainable. Heart attacks are explainable,” he said. “But explain to me why this guy shot all these people and killed them. ” Dhaliwal said his family has told him that call changed him.

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“It’s affected my whole life.”

Today, Dhaliwal said he takes sleep aids and anxiety medication. Things will trigger his memories, and he regularly suffers from flashbacks, nightmares and cold sweats.

“If there’s anything with a gun and people involved, it makes me flash back to the call,” he said. “It gets to a point where you have a feeling of helplessness. It’s not going to change. For me, I don’t know if these nightmares will ever end.”

Bob Parkinson, health and wellness director for the paramedics union CUPE 873, regularly assists workers like Dhaliwal who are filing claims for PTSD through WorkSafeBC. As a former paramedic, he is no stranger to the realities of the streets.

“You can go from gunshot victims to heart attacks to burns, all in the course of a shift.”

PTSD is just one of the mental injuries that can occur, Parkinson said. Anxiety and depressive disorders are also common.

Plus, the impact of PTSD runs deep.

“It’s not just us, it’s our families.

Divorce rates among medics is huge and it’s understandable when you look at the stresses and the lifestyle.”

While Parkinson said it’s nice to now be able to help fellow medics through his current position, it’s also frustrating given the lack of resources. He wants to see changes in legislation, as well as in the workplace, to better aid those that are suffering.

“We’re going out there and getting injured on our job doing the work the best we can with very little support or resources or education. I think employers need to take that seriously and start implementing some of the federal legislation around mental health and strategic planning inside a workplace,” he said. see PTSD › page 5

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s a police officer, Surrey RCMP Sgt. Jet Sunner is all too familiar with the allure of gangs in B.C. While gang life is sometimes glorified in film and television – with depictions of fast cars and easy money – Sunner explains to youth that being involved with gangs is not how Hollywood portrays it.

That’s why he founded Team Izzat, a non-profit outreach organization that has hosted its free Three-on-Three Basketball Classic over the last 11 years to provide youth with something positive to do. The group has also run numerous events over the years, including a youth forum, an awards dinner and mentorship programs.

“It means respect and honour in several South Asian languages, including Punjabi and Hindi,” said Sunner of the word “Izzat.”

“I’ve always liked working with kids and I’ve always enjoyed basketball and sports, so it was an easy thing for us to do.”

Started in 2004, Team Izzat was originally focused on the Lower Mainland’s South Asian youth population, which seemed to be most drawn to the lifestyle at the time.

“There was a lot of negative stereotyping, some negative media coverage with what was happening with the gangs and drugs in the Lower Mainland,” said Sunner. “Myself, being South Asian, it upset us, so I got together with a bunch of police officers to do something about this.

However, Sunner soon realized the temptation of gang life spread beyond specific demographics and municipal boundaries.

“All this type of stuff, the drugs and gangs, it’s across every community,” he said. “I’ve worked in North Van, Richmond, Surrey, and there are the same issues everywhere.”

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The tournament is also a place for kids who may not have made the basketball team at their school.

“I coached basketball in Whalley for four years and the hardest thing was to cut these kids. You’d have 30 kids trying out and you could only keep 15.”

The tournament is set for Saturday, April 11 at Seaquam Secondary in North Delta and features two boys competitions (one Grades 7 to 9, the other 10 to 12), one girls’ competition (Grades 7-10) and a threepoint shootout for participants 18 and under. Teams must have a minimum of three players and a maximum of five. Free Tshirts, pizza and trophies will be distributed at the event.

Doors open at 9:30 a.m. For registration information, check Teamizzat.com or email jssunner@telus.net. The deadline to register is Sunday, April 5.

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Between June 1, 2012 and Dec. 31, 2014 WorkSafeBC received 190 mental disorder claims from ambulance or first aid services, and roughly 145 claims for law enforcement.

The Workers Compensation Act, last amended in July 2012, now allows for coverage for mental disorders that are a reaction to one or more work-related traumatic events, and that is diagnosed by a psychiatrist or psychologist.

WorkSafeBC established a specialized team in 2012 called the Mental Health Claims Unit to assist workers with their claims and provide specialized services, including counselling and other support services. The team is made up of case managers, vocational rehabilitation consultants, psychologists, physicians, nurses and other mental health specialists.

Surrey councillor and former firefighter Mike Starchuk said the changes in 2012 were “progressive” but is calling for WorkSafeBC to look at providing follow up after those diagnosed with PTSD and other mental disorders go back to work.

First responders are left to “fend for themselves” after being discharged, he said, and he would like WorkSafeBC to consult with the mental health community to come up with post discharge oversight.

Starchuk worked as a Critical Incident Scene Management peer defuser during his time with the fire department.

Through that role, he spoke with six firefighters who had been formally diagnosed with PTSD. One of them was late Surrey firefighter Hagerty.

“From the time he was recognized by WSBC for his PTSD, to his last days on earth, there weren’t any WSBC policies or mechanisms in place, to follow-up with Kevin’s mental health challenges,” he said.

“If someone had sat down with Kevin (Hagerty) a year ago, would it have changed anything?”

Starchuk plans to send a letter from the city to Minister Shirley Bond, who is responsible for WorkSafeBC, requesting the changes.

Bond did not respond for comment before deadline.

“All I want is the minister to indicate to WorkSafe, to the policy makers that are there, that it’s time to take a look at this,” Starchuk said. “Kevin lived in the city, Kevin worked for the city, so I think it’s ultimately us as the people that are responsible for the city that should be pushing this forward.

“Boil it down to costs,” he continued. “I know what the cost of doing nothing is. It’s another lost life.”

Surrey-Newton MLA Harry Bains echoed Starchuk’s call.

He said firefighter and paramedic organizations have appeared as delegations in Victoria calling for such changes,

but “the government hasn’t taken the next step.”

“We need to continue to push and I’ll be advocating on their behalf,” he said. “All we need to do is convince the minister and the premier. Hopefully sooner than later.”

The government and employment community needs to come together, Bains said, so “these people aren’t left on their own to fall between the cracks. “(Kevin Hagerty) was back to work for so long, and all of the sudden…” he said, trailing off. “It was inside him and there was no help.”

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Wanted: Surrey’s first poet laureate Tom Zillich Now staff Twitter @tomzillich

SURREY — The search for Surrey’s first poet laureate this spring will not be limited to those who live in the city. Instead, the scope of the call for applicants is widened to include those with merely a strong connection to Surrey and its cultural community.

“They don’t have to live in Surrey,” said Meghan Savage, co-ordinator of the project, “but we are giving preference to Surrey residents or people who can show a strong connection to Surrey through their work and their projects.”

The poet laureate, to be selected by a committee sometime after the application deadline of June 30, will act as an ambassador for the City of Surrey and its people, “advocating for literacy and the literary arts and helping to raise the status of poetry, language and the arts in the everyday consciousness of Surrey residents.”

The search for the inaugural Surrey Poet Laureate was launched March 21 to coincide with both World Poetry Day and also National Poetry Month, which

is marked in April.

The position comes with an annual honorarium of $5,000, plus $1,000 for travel costs, said Savage, information services librarian with Surrey Libraries.

Preference will be given to “enthusiastic, creative” individuals who wish to implement a poetry legacy in Surrey through readings, civic interactions, community projects and other initiatives, she said. The poet laureate’s term will be either two or three years, depending on the applicant’s proposals. For application details, visit Surreylibraries.ca/poetlaureate.

Barbara Cooper, literary programs chair with Semiahmoo Arts, the arts council serving South Surrey and White Rock, is one of several people involved in the search for Surrey’s first poet laureate.

“I think it’s time for it,” Cooper said.

“A poet laureate can be an ambassador, a representative of a city, and with Surrey being the second largest city in the province, and soon to be the largest, we certainly should have a (poet laureate).

Semiahmoo Arts plays host to the monthly Zero – 360 poetry open-mic events at Pelican Rouge coffee house in White Rock, and also the semi-regular

Readings by the Salish Sea literary gatherings there, at the corner of 152nd Street and 16th Avenue. This month, the open mic will be held on Thursday, April 9, followed on April 16 by a special food-themed “Feast” reading by published writers Jennica Harper and Kevin Spenst.

In celebration of National Poetry Month, local writer Craig Thomas will read his prize-winning poem, “Landing Place,” as part of White Rock city council’s meeting on April 27.

At Pelican Rouge, longtime owner/ operator Shelly O’Brien will continue to host the Zero – 360 events until the beginning of summer, even though she has sold the business, as of April 1.

“The open-mic events have been very important,” O’Brien said, “because it’s people sharing their creativity and people helping each other. There are lots of published authors out there who come here (for the events). It’s grown, having started off with maybe 12 people (in the audience) and now we’re at around 35 sometimes, and there’s always 10 or more readers. It’s good, a real outlet for people on a Thursday night.” tzillich@thenownewspaper.com

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They were left for dead HIT-AND-RUNS: Survivors are left to pick up pieces of their broken lives as police struggle with some unique challenges to bring the drivers to justice STORY AND PHOTOS BY ADRIAN MACNAIR

Vilma Oravec was crossing King George Boulevard in November 2014 when she was hit by a car. Like so many other crashes, the driver took off and has yet to be found.

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he day Vilma Oravec was left for dead didn’t start out like most winter days in Surrey.

The sun was shining, the air was warm and the 69-year-old grandmother was in good spirits, even though she was still adjusting to life without her husband of nearly 50 years, who had passed away in 2013.

A traditional man, he had insisted on driving her everywhere she needed to go throughout their marriage.

So, when he developed Alzheimer’s Disease, she learned to make good use of the bus to visit him at Surrey Memorial Hospital, and then in White Rock when he was moved to long-term care.

That day, Nov. 22, 2014, Vilma had spent the morning at mass in New Westminster with her daughter-in-law.

After being driven home and making herself lunch, the

weather was so beautiful that she decided to hop on the bus to White Rock.

Vilma was shopping for a dress to wear at her grandson’s wedding in her homeland of Slovakia, set to take place in May. Just after 4 p.m. she boarded the 321 back to Surrey, watching an orange sky blush with pink and red hues.

“I still remember I was looking at the sky and the sun was going down and it was such a nice picture,” says Vilma, smiling despite it all.

When she got off the bus on King George Boulevard and 92nd Avenue, she saw the light had changed to red for oncoming traffic. Seeing no cars coming, she did as she’d done thousands of times before, ever since the road was but a rural highway leading to busier places.

She was almost on the median when a flash came

behind her, and then the awful thump of an impact.

Then confusion.

Vilma tried to get up. Her head hit the ground again.

Realizing the traffic was now coming, she worked quickly on her knees to pick up her shopping bag of spilled bananas and cold cuts.

She began crawling to the median.

“A young gentleman came up to me there and he says, ‘Lady are you OK?’ And I says, ‘Yeah I’m going to be fine.’ And I start getting up and he says, ‘No you are not OK.’” Vilma looked down. The street was starting to fill with blood. Her leg was askew, bone protruding from the skin, and the world began swimming around her.

By the time the police arrived, nobody knew what had happened to the car that hit her. Perhaps they never will.

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Send your story ideas or photo submissions to ‘Now’ editor Beau Simpson at edit@thenownewspaper.com One particularly horrific crash he witnessed was at Highway 15 and 32nd Avenue in April, 2013. A minivan blew a red light, colliding with a mid-sized car that it sheared in half. Three women and two small children were killed instantly.

“If you’re called to a scene and you know you’re going to see something bad you can kind of prepare your mind for what you might see.

“But those first attending members can’t do that. They roll in and see all that carnage and they have a task at hand and they have to get that done.” (See story on page 3).

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Surrey RCMP Staff Sgt. Paul Mulvihill has been a collision reconstructionist in the city since 1998. He estimates there are between 50 to 70 serious-injury crashes every year, about 20 of them fatal.

••• Jonathan Forero is a survivor.

Just 13 years old when his family moved to Surrey from his native Colombia, the 20-year-old was adjusting to life in a new country, learning a new language and trying to make new friends.

But a hit-and-run collision near King George SkyTrain station shortly after arriving made things much more difficult. He was left with a broken clavicle, two broken legs and other fractures that put him a wheelchair.

Complicating matters is the fact Jonathan has a condition called Osteogenesis imperfecta, also know as brittle bone disease, a congenital bone disorder.

“Anything that’s really hard that can hit me or if I fall can make me breakable,” he says, looking at the ground shyly.

Police never found the driver, but Jonathan didn’t worry too much about it. He was just focused on getting better. He desperately wanted to get better.

“It was hard because there are many things that you’re not capable of doing. In school sometimes people like to bug you because you’re not able to do stuff like in P.E. you’re not able to do what everybody else is doing.”

It was July 11, 2013, and Jonathan was finally beginning to walk without crutches for the first time since the first collision. He was using his wheelchair to go to Central City to have a celebratory drink with his girlfriend on their 19-month anniversary.

It wasn’t a busy road. The two were just coming along 95A Avenue near 133rd Street when it happened.

“I never seen the car, I heard the car coming behind us and I seen the light so I moved towards the side. There’s no sidewalk, just the grass, and she was right beside me.

Then I just heard the hit and my girlfriend crying.”

The wheelchair was destroyed by the impact. He heard the car drive off but that was the least of his worries.

“Too many things were going through my mind. I thought at the moment that I was broken everywhere.”

Jonathan says police have since found the driver but to date, that person has not been officially charged. He can’t even be told his name.

••• Staff Sgt. Paul Mulvihill is traffic services commander with Surrey RCMP, and has been a collision reconstructionist in the city since 1998. He estimates there are between 50 to 70 serious injury crashes every year, about 20 of them fatal.

“Fatal hit-and-runs are always more difficult to

investigate. You may not always have the car at the scene,” he explains.

A recent fatal hit-and-run involving a semi truck and a homeless man required hundreds of hours of investigation after the driver fled the scene. When a driver flees a crash, police need to rely on evidence left at the scene. Video surveillance is the strongest tool, although if a car is left they can get forensic evidence as well.

The problem is that it can be difficult to prove intent of injury or criminal negligence even after catching the driver who left the scene.

“A lot of people say, well, I didn’t intend to hit them. I was kind of playing chicken with them and then at the last second I went to bail and they bailed at the same time in the same direction and I ran over them,” says Mulvihill.

Often, the people who run away are usually those engaged in illegal activities or who are impaired behind the wheel, he adds.

“We have to prove impairment at the time of driving, so a lot of the time when somebody leaves the scene it becomes infinitely more difficult for us to prove impairment.”

Worse still, the charges for somebody who is impaired but stays at the scene of a collision are much more severe than somebody who runs off to sober up. Mulvihill thinks it should be the reverse.

“Unless they’re equal, it’s a winwin situation for people to leave the scene of a crash.”

Complicating matters is that charges have to be laid within a year, which can often be difficult in cases where the investigators are waiting for reports and laboratory analysis to come back.

Crown Counsel is increasingly reluctant to pursue criminal charges without strong evidence. And even in cases where previously a charge of dangerous driving might have been given to somebody running a red light, these days Mulvihill says prosecutors need to establish a pattern of dangerous driving behaviour up until the moment of impact.

Being on the front line of collision investigations for 15 years, Mulvihill has seen an estimated 300 deaths over his career.

Vilma smiles and shakes her head. No, she isn’t mad at the driver.

“How can I judge him? How can I blame him? He has to live with himself.”

Vilma says she believes God was watching over her because things could have been much worse.

“I could have been dead. I believe an Angel was looking after me.”

After surgery on March 5, she can now stand while supported, taking care of the grandkids during spring break and cooking for them in the kitchen. Throughout the entire ordeal, she has maintained the sunny disposition for which she is known in her neighbourhood.

“You have to be. There are moments when you are low, to feel sorry for myself. But I still have my family, my children, my grandchildren and I like to see them grow up,” she says, her voice cracking.

Her biggest disappointment is that she isn’t well enough to go to her grandson’s wedding in Slovakia. The realization makes her quite sad and her son comes over and wraps his arms around her as though he wants to carry her there himself.

Jonathan is still in constant pain from the impact, particularly in his shoulders and his right leg. Three months ago he broke his leg again because it didn’t heal properly the first time. He underwent surgery and began the long road to recovery again. But it’s not just bones that need healing.

“Physical pain, I can resist it.

Before the accident I was trying my best to be able to walk. Because walking means you can do everything differently, right? It’s more easy to do it. But since the accident I have to be in the chair and I haven’t been able to get back up.

“I still want to be able to do things that everybody else does.”

Jonathan’s entire life has been delayed. While other kids are off to college, his life is filled with doctor appointments and rehab treatment.

Finding work is a huge problem.

“It’s hard to get somebody to accept someone in a wheelchair.”

Jonathan is also scared about getting hit a third time. He’s paranoid when he’s close to the road, even on the sidewalk.

Asked whether he would forgive the driver, he takes a deep breath and sighs.

“Accidents happen. He probably didn’t see me. I just don’t like the fact that he left the person there. I don’t want somebody driving thinking, ‘Oh I can just hit this person and leave.’”

Jonathan admits it’s hard to stay positive sometimes and often thinks about the driver.

“He is just sitting there at home, being fine, working, happy with his family and not in pain. And somebody that he hurt and just left there is being in pain the whole time.”

“ How can I judge him?

How can I blame him?

He has to live with himself.

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eez, Russ, go away already – but buy your own ticket.

Accountable only to his own conscience after announcing in February 2014 that he will not seek re-election, making it impossible for the voters of South Surrey-White Rock-Cloverdale to bounce him out of office in the general election this coming fall, Russ Hiebert has again made it clear he is no homebody.

First elected in 2004, the Conservative MP has never risen above the rank of a backbencher and yet his legacy will be a proclivity to spending that would make former Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos blush.

Hiebert was revealed to be the highest-spending federal politician in B.C. in the 2008-2009 fiscal year and second-highest spending MP in Canada.

He recorded a whopping $637,093 in MP expenses when the national average was roughly $200,000.

After weathering a public knuckle wrapping on that account, Hiebert has still not managed to control his travel spending.

In 2012-2013, he rang up $124,338.36 in travel expenses, courtesy of Canadian taxpayers. Of that, $62,431.11 was for himself, $13,761.53 for a “designated traveller” and $16,487.36 for dependants. His spending, all told, for that year was $467,140.57.

Last week, he’s back in the headlines. “Surrey Conservative is top globetrotter among Canada’s MPs,” was the Vancouver Sun’s headline. This was above a story revealing that for the third year running, Hiebert was the “most prolific user of ‘sponsored travel’ in the House of Commons,” having taken trips to Paris, Istanbul, Taipei and elsewhere last year. (Because it’s important for an obscure Canadian backbencher to be there, apparently.) The Toronto Star also published a story this past week revealing Hiebert travelled to Taipei with his wife for “economic and cultural education” in April 2014.

After Hiebert announced his decision in 2014 not to seek re-election, one of his assistants told the Now he is not doing interviews on the matter.

A statement said he plans to “renew his license to practice law, serve in some corporate directorships, and pursue opportunities in the private sector.”

Maybe he’ll be a travel agent.

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Once again, Surrey gets shafted on transit The Editor, Having just arrived home from Abbotsford where I saved myself $10 on my gas fuel-up, I couldn’t help but reflect on the audacity of our public officials pushing for a “Yes” vote in the transit plebiscite while lying to us about how “everyone” is going to pay their fair share of the proposed transit improvements.

It has galled me for years that my family, friends and work colleagues who live up the valley – yet use Metro roads, highways and bridges – get to pay far less for their transit use to and from work than the rest of us.

Now we are told that, not only are the people living up the valley and working in the Metro area getting a free ride, but the government intends to spend $2.5 billion on “rural transportation” initiatives. Are the people living

upcountry going to pay for this themselves, or are those of us living in the Metro area once again going to foot that bill too?

Politicians telling me that it is fair to expect only certain people to pay a “provincial sales tax” while others living in the same province get to pay less, is the number one reason I am voting “No.” The second reason is that, once again, Surrey gets shafted when it comes to the quality of the type of transportation extension being proposed. We got to pay for those north of us to have buses and SkyTrain and now we are told we will get an “at-grade” system, which will take away a driving lane on two of our busiest streets.

Surreyites have forked over a half a billion dollars over the past decade to transit and now we are told we are to

expect a second-rate system years down the road.

For me, the only option is to vote “No.”

Arlene Laing, Surrey

Put our tax dollars to better use, mayor The Editor, An open letter to Surrey Mayor Linda Hepner: Please do not squander my tax dollars endeavouring to dictate to me how to vote on the plebiscite. It’s not the democratic way. Use the millions in tax revenue to fund transit instead (or feed the hungry or house the homeless, etc.).

Patricia Rush, Surrey

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n unused basketball hoop standing at the end of a driveway is a common suburban sight. The weathered backboard, bent rim and mossy nylon mesh are so unremarkable we hardly give them a second thought as we pass by.

But when one of those hoops jumps in front of your bumper in the wee hours of a warm summer evening, reality as you know it is undergoing a dramatic change. Such was my experience one muggy night last July and I am still recovering from the ordeal.

The day started out normally. I worked a production day at the Now, and then returned home where I fed the dog and began to make dinner. My wife was in Toronto on business, so warmed up leftovers was the plat du jour.

Straightforward enough, just another day in suburbia – until the headache hit.

There is no way to describe the pain other than to say it was the worst headache I have ever experienced. I have been hit in the melon with pucks and baseballs, had my helmet slam into goal posts and endured um, “one or two” hangovers in my past, but nothing can compare with the blinding agony I felt when this headache hit.

I had to grab the countertop to keep from falling – not the best idea since my left arm was suddenly numb. My lips were also numb aside from an odd tingling sensation.

Needless to say I was confused about what was happening, but when the numbness and tingling subsided after roughly 10 minutes, I thought I was fine again. You know, good Canadian boy, just skate it off.

Except I wasn’t fine. The headache was still a dull throbbing and I couldn’t manage more than a couple bites of my dinner without being physically sick.

I took a couple of Tylenol and tried to sleep it off, but while I lay there, I began thinking of what my colleague Amy Reid had been going through with her father, who was hospitalized

after suffering a series of strokes. Is that what was happening to me?

I managed to fall asleep only to be awakened by feelings of nausea at 3 a.m.

It was now eight hours since the headache hit and as I hopped out of bed and headed for the bathroom, I promptly walked into a wall. With Amy’s description of her father’s condition in mind, I immediately grabbed a pair of cargo shorts and headed for the hospital.

Not thinking clearly, I never thought of calling an ambulance and instead got in my truck and proceeded to drive. Don’t try this at home folks. After dodging the basketball hoop, I managed to use landmarks – gas stations, coffee shops, and banks – to find my way at slow speed down 16th Avenue until I saw the neon emergency sign at Peace Arch Hospital. Still not cognizant of how serious my condition was, I paid for parking and reeled into the emergency room.

I remember bumping into a partition as I approached the desk, and that caught the attention of the nurse on duty. She asked what the problem was, and I replied, “Something isn’t right.”

She asked for my medical card and when I pulled out my wallet, I couldn’t figure out how to open it. That’s when things started to become a blur. A buddy of mine told me later that when you see the B.C. medical system moving fast, you know you’re in trouble.

The nurse at the receiving desk found my medical info and another nurse, Gord, came over to evaluate me. I described the headache as the worst I had ever experienced and told him about the numbness and tingling. He also discovered that I had lost all peripheral vision in my left eye and within 15 minutes I was in a CT scanner.

They discovered I had sustained an intracranial hemorrhage – bleeding in the brain – brought on by high blood pressure, which registered 225 when I was admitted.

My brain was swelling, which put pressure on the optic nerve resulting in the vision loss.

I don’t remember a lot about what happened next. Gord filled me in as to how sick I was – and how I should not have tried to drive – and the next thing I knew I was in an

ambulance on my way to the neurology unit at Royal Columbian Hospital. I was met there by neurological wizard Dr. Richard Chan, who immediately booked me in for surgery. Not in three weeks, not in three months – within three hours.

Less than 17 hours after wandering into the Peace Arch Hospital emergency room, I woke up in the neurology ward’s recovery unit at Royal Columbian Hospital.

The recovery since then has been slow but steady. The headaches are less frequent now and my vision has returned but I still have a ways to go. My doctor said it will take a full year to recover so right now I am just over the halfway point.

I have, however, learned a few lessons from my experience.

1. Don’t ignore the signs. The vicious headache, the numbness, tingling and disorientation are all ways your brain is telling you something is broken.

As guys we sometimes have a hard time accepting when we are sick. Several female friends, including my sister, have told me that their husbands would just try and sleep it off.

I did too. If I hadn’t been aware of what Amy Reid’s father was going through, I probably would have waited until it was too late.

2. Get help fast. The sooner the better. I was told by my doctor that one of the things in my favour was the surgeon was able to treat it as a bleed and not a clot or worse. How much worse? I was told a woman came into RCH the day after me with the same condition, but she waited before seeking treatment. The bleed moved into her brain stem and she died.

3. We are blessed with an amazing medical system staffed by incredibly talented and dedicated people. I can’t say enough good things about the way I was treated during my ordeal. Even the hospital food wasn’t that bad.

Well, except the vegetarian quiche. That’s just nasty.

4. If you are sitting in the emergency room for four hours, don’t get upset. The system works as a triage where the most urgent cases get treated first and the nicks, sprains and other owies can wait. Instead of being angry after the fifth hour, be thankful.

It means you’re going home tonight.

is deadly, yet we stay silent UncommonSense Adrian MacNair

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hen people think of firefighters, it’s often the archetypal images of flashy red fire engines, sliding down fireman’s poles and black and white Dalmatian mascots.

We think of the chiseled hulks adorning charitable calendars, racing up stairs during firefighter challenges and handing out candy canes for the Christmas train in Stanley Park.

But there’s a darker side to firefighting that we never see. Nor can we imagine the horrors to which many of these men are witness.

As emergency responders, firefighters are often the first at the scene of a horrific car accident.

They’re also the ones who see the aftermath of the fires they put out, the weeping and sobbing of those who lost everything to the inferno.

As the months and years of seeing this kind carnage begins to add up, the chances of developing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) increase precipitously.

I wonder what it is that Surrey firefighter Kevin Hegarty witnessed which brought him to such depths of despair that he took his own life. see NO SHAME › page 13

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No shame in having PTSD ‹ from page 11

My throat closed up as I stood at his funeral on Monday and watched his young son bow his head while the casket was carried to the hearse, his step-daughter clutching his red firefighter helmet.

There’s an expression in the military called “unlimited liability.” When everyone else is running away from a disaster, it is the sworn duty of our Armed Forces, our firefighters and our police to run toward it.

Perhaps the greatest example of unlimited liability was demonstrated on Sept. 11, 2011, when firefighters and police officers ran into the great twin towers to rescue those still inside, despite guessing, or perhaps even knowing, that their own death was likely, if not imminent. We often call these people heroes in a reflexive, unthinking way, because we take it for granted that they put our lives above their own.

And yet the tragedy here isn’t in that we do not celebrate their heroism – for we surely do. No, the tragedy is that we expect them to see and think and act just like us, when it may be impossible for them to try.

With the rate of suicides from those veterans of the Afghan War, it’s becoming

obvious that PTSD is a serious mental illness that we as a society need to highlight and address. For we cannot allow these people who give us so much to think they are alone.

If a family member were to be diagnosed with cancer, we would offer them support and encouragement, try and find the best medical treatment and rally their friends around to show they’re not alone in the battle. So why should it be any different with PTSD? The stigma of mental illness, depression and suicide continues to hinder our treatment of these very common problems in our society. There is no shame in developing trauma or mental illness.

There is only shame in speaking about it in whispers and hushed tones.

Newspapers have an ethical code not to report on suicides for numerous reasons. We do not wish to exploit personal tragedy or to mistakenly promote copycat behaviour. But there’s also the risk of becoming complicit in the stigmatization of mental illness when we do not provide a voice for those in our society who are most vulnerable. As was written plainly on the face of a boy at his father’s funeral, there is far greater risk in staying silent.

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❚ A car full of roses and five stars to “Quicklane” Tire & Auto Centre on King George Boulevard for having one of their mechanics test drive my car to see if it was safe to drive to the service department at the dealer I bought the car from in Coquitlam. The mechanic had the problem diagnosed in a few seconds.

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❚ A bundle of red roses to the person who found my son’s wallet by my car at Panorama Village Shopping Centre on Monday, March 30. You reassured me that there are kind-hearted people out there with morals and good ethics. You placed it on my windshield and to my surprise when I returned I saw it and all of its contents!

You brought sunshine to my day. You have a heart of gold and I wish you all good things in your life. ❚ I’d like to give some roses to the Whitecaps soccer team and their fans for the amazing atmosphere of games at BC Place. We took in the thrilling CapsPortland game last weekend, and it was a great time. ❚ Roses to Doug, who for many years was responsible for co-ordinating traffic during Surrey Urban Farmers’ Market events, and helped guide vendors in and out of North Surrey rec centre’s plaza and, later, city hall. He never missed a market, always had a warm smile and told funny jokes. This winter, he struggled with pneumonia. Last Thursday he suffered a massive heart attack, and he passed away on Tuesday. The market won’t be the same without him.

❚ Rotten tomatoes to developers for getting rid of all our beautiful forests and replacing them with townhomes. We need our environment for own health and species that live there. Leave our forests alone already! ❚ A big bag full of expired tomatoes to the people who broke into our mailboxes in our complex. Karma will get you. ❚ Rotten tomatoes to the person who stole our nice park bench from in front of S.R. Brewing. Hope your back is sore! ❚ A shipping container full of rotten tomatoes to the thieves who broke into the storage container at the BMX race track at 76th Avenue and 126th Street.

The bikes you stole were the club loaner bikes, for kids interested in trying the sport and for kids who can’t afford a bike of their own. If anyone has information, the club can be contacted through Actionbmx.com. ❚ Tomatoes to the restaurant that said their special was spaghetti. They served us Lipton Sidekicks. Horsekicks to them. ❚ A rotten tomato to the former mayor of Surrey, Dianne Watts. She did not get a larger SkyTrain system in Surrey because she was too focused on getting light rail and putting taxpayers’ money into South Surrey. Many more rotten tomatoes to the people of Surrey who voted in the new mayor and council – we are now stuck with a mayor who will not be able to do anything for our city other than to collect a paycheque. ❚ Rotten tomatoes to the teenagers who tried to steal our chocolate lab statue off our front steps late Friday night. I want you to know my boyfriend’s late father bought that for him when he was a little boy and because of your actions, the statue is now broken. An apology would be the respectful thing to do.

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Central City loses two major tenants Shopping mall sees both Future Shop and Target pull out, bringing ‘exciting redevelopment opportunities’ to site Christopher Poon Now staff Twitter @questionchris

A sign directing traffic at Central City Shopping Centre will have to be edited due to the departure of Target and Future Shop stores. (Photo: KEVIN HILL) “Both the Best Buy/Future Shop and Target announcements present exciting redevelopment opportunities for Central City,” said Bill Rempel, vice-president and manager of Blackwood Partners, which owns the mall. “We are examining a number a various scenarios as part of the long-term positioning of our asset.”

Elizabeth Model, CEO of the Downtown Surrey BIA, shared Rempel’s enthusiasm for the sites.

“There’s two terrific spaces with huge opportunity for new tenants right in our downtown core,” she said. “Central City and Blackwood Partners are very professional and will do a great job in attracting and filling the space and giving our area more choices for us, the consumer.”

Looking at the closures of two fairly large businesses in Surrey’s downtown core, Model said it was simply the economy and market at work, and doesn’t believe it has anything to

do with area-specific shopping habits.

“We’ll see businesses come and businesses go based on the requirements of the area, but in this case those are two major tenants throughout Canada,” she said. “So they might have very good sales in the area but it could be a case of head offices who are not realizing the potential of those specific businesses within the context of Canada.

“It’s business and it’s all about numbers.

If they don’t meet their quotas they don’t meet it across Canada then they have to make those very tough decisions because it impacts people’s lives.”

Anita Huberman, CEO of the Surrey Board of Trade said it was unfortunate that Surrey is affected by these store closures.

“It’s always a blow when such a significant business closes in Surrey and we’ve seen other closures of significant retail stores in the last year,” said

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CITY CENTRE — For many, it may seem like just yesterday that Target held its grand opening at Surrey’s Central City Shopping Centre, complete with a live band, former Canucks goalie Kirk McLean and a presentation from then-mayor Dianne Watts.

The glitzy event – complete with drinks and tapas – perfectly summed up the anticipation Canadians had for the U.S. retailer moving into our neck of the woods, and that this would be something big.

But fast-forward one-and-a-half years and the doors to Surrey’s lone Target location are now closed for good, leaving only a taste of disappointment in the mouths of so many Canadian customers. The big red Target seemingly missed the mark with consumers and the company is set to pull out of Canada completely by mid-May. Joining Target in Canadian retail heaven will be Future Shop, which abruptly announced its closure earlier this week, with stores either ceasing operations completely or turning into Best Buys.

At Central City, the Future Shop store is among those to be permanently closed.

The news means Surrey’s Central City Shopping Centre now finds itself with two sizeable empty storefronts.

And while some may look at the situation as being something of a negative, those in charge at Central see it as potential incarnate.

Huberman. “That means a loss of jobs, and when there’s a loss of jobs there’s less spending in the economy.”

But Model said she isn’t worried the closures will negatively impact the area in the long-term.

“What I do see are more people in the street, more people walking around from when I arrived six years ago,” she said. “Central City as a mall is so busy compared to what they used to be. So with the general population growth, with more businesses coming here, there’s a lot more pooling of people in the area, there’s more opportunities to do better.”

According to Rempel, plans for the locations will be announced sometime in the future, and he noted Best Buy and Future Shop have been nothing but great tenants.

There is currently a Best Buy located opposite the mall, which is also part of Blackwood’s property.

Approximately 1,500 Future Shop employees in Canada lost their jobs Saturday (March 28), when the company announced it would merge with its parent company, Best Buy Canada. The latter acquired Future Shop in a multi-million dollar deal in 2001, operating both chains.

Best Buy Canada issued a press release detailing that it closed 66 Future Shop stores, and temporarily closed an additional 65 stores as they transition over to the Best Buy brand.

The Future Shop in South Surrey at Grandview Corners (2267 160th St.) and the store at Scott Road Crossing (12048 80th Ave.) are both temporarily closed until April 4. Both stores will reopen under the Best Buy Canada brand.

In all, the company will now have a total of 192 locations across Canada, including 136 large-format stores and 56 Best Buy Mobile stores, the release said.

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NEW WESTMINSTER — Surrey Mountie Adrian Oliver died in a horrific traffic crash in Newton in 2012 but there was also a surviving victim who was injured trying to save his life.

That’s what lawyer Brij Mohan said about the other driver, Harjit Singh Lotay, who he says has been vilified for being in the wrong place at the wrong time.

“Mr. Lotay was the forgotten victim,” Mohan said of his client. Lotay stood beside him Tuesday in Begbie Square, a few steps away from the B.C. Supreme courthouse in New Westminster.

Lotay spoke briefly.

“I’ve done nothing wrong. I’m suffering myself,” he said. “I feel sorry for this guy, he lost his life, that’s all I can say.”

Oliver, 28, was the fifth Surrey Mountie to be killed while on duty since the force began policing this city in 1951. He was heading back to the detachment headquarters near the end of his shift, just before 5 a.m. on

Nov. 13, 2012. The unmarked police car he was driving, a 2010 Crown Victoria Interceptor, crashed with Lotay’s semi-truck at 148th Street and 64th Avenue as the truck driver was arriving home from Calgary.

The crash demolished the front end of the police car.

Lotay was charged with careless driving but the Crown stayed the charge last week.

Canada’s Attorney General has decided to file a lawsuit against Lotay to recover the cost of the destroyed police car and equipment it carried.

“Mr. Lotay will vigorously defend that lawsuit if and when he gets served with those documents,” Mohan said. “Mr. Lotay did nothing wrong.”

Lotay required multiple stitches as a result of trying to save Oliver’s life at the scene of the crash, the lawyer said. He’s also had two surgeries on his shoulder, sustained soft tissue damage, and suffers from “serious” depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. “He is living the nightmares of this accident every night,” Mohan said.

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Sculptor has sand in his shorts over $2,500 festival fee White Rock Events Society says artist has sponsorship and accepts donations Christopher Poon

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WHITE ROCK — Each and every year during the summer months, thousands of visitors descend on the beaches of White Rock like moths to a flame. And while any given summer day on the picturesque waterfront is likely to be packed, crowds are even more ramped up during the annual Sea Festival.

With bands, vendors and other attractions somehow managing to squeeze more people onto an already capacity beach, the festival has become a summer highlight for many.

One of those key attractions has been artist Craig Mutch’s sand sculptures, which have appeared at the festival more often than not.

But for the 2015 iteration of the festival, Mutch’s involvement is up in the air after he was asked to contribute $2,500 in order to appear at the event. It’s an amount of money he isn’t sure about paying.

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“Personally I’m a little peeved at it,” he said. “They want $2,500? That would mean I would be paying to be there.”

According to Mutch, the sum represents a contribution he was asked to submit in order to be a part of this year’s festival. He was not asked to pay at previous festivals, and is wondering why this year is different.

The Sea Festival is run by the White Rock Events Society, a non-profit society that formed last year to revitalize the annual festival.

Dave Braun, president of the society, said Mutch is being asked to contribute to the festival since he obtains his own corporate sponsorship, which may be at odds with the organization’s.

“We’re a non-profit society and we have to go out and fundraise to make this festival happen every year,” explained Braun.

“We target the local business community and it turns out Craig does the same thing to help him. So he has his corporate sponsorships and accepts donations and has a little vending booth setup on his site. So for (these) three reasons combined, we’ve asked him to contribute to the Sea Festival this year.”

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up by his girlfriend last year, which featured taro card readings by his girlfriend, and only recently have his sculptures become self-sustaining. However, the artist feels he’s being unfairly singled out due to his success in recent years.

“I have to hire an (assistant), afford accommodation and it’s only the last couple of years where it’s become profitable,” he explained.

“I’ve always been self-sustaining, had to find my own sponsors and so on. They’re looking at last year and saying I’m making a whack of money but not looking at the last 20 years. It’s like looking at a veteran and taking their retirement money, not looking at all the stuff they did in their life.”

Mutch first brought his sculptures to the festival in 1988 and has returned to ply his trade around 15 times since. The artist said that more often than not, he’s taken

financial hits in doing so, and this time around he’d like to keep it viable. In recent years, he has included logos of sponsors – such as car manufacturers and other businesses – in his displays.

“I understand the big picture that money’s tight,” said Mutch.

“Even though there’s million-dollar homes plotted in the hillside, money is tight there. I don’t mind making a contribution but make it $500 and put it toward the cause. Call it a ‘City Utility Fee’ or something for the festival.”

Currently, Mutch is exploring the possibility of using a smaller lot, if it would mean having to contribute less. He currently has one sponsor lined up for 2015, but has yet to see any funding from that.

Braun said he’s hopeful something can be worked out, adding it would be a shame if the sculptures were not part of the festival.

“Craig’s sculptures are amazing. We want to have him back, it’s just a question where he’s going to be situated, how much space he’s going to use and whether he’s going to be able to contribute to the festival,” said Braun. “We would like to have him on as a partner.” cpoon@thenownewspaper.com

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‘We don’t want anybody else to die because of his driving’ Crown seeks six to eight years for drunk driver who left friend to die in passenger seat

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SURREY — The Crown is seeking six to eight years in prison for a Surrey

drunk driver who blew through a red light in a busy intersection, crashed his car and left his best friend to die in the passenger seat.

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Sayson also asked Judge Peder Gulbransen to prohibit the driver, Andrew Ostrowski, from getting behind the wheel for life.

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when the crash happened on Sept. 6th, 2011. Driving while impaired, and while subject to an indefinite driving prohibition, Ostrowski ran a red light, entering the intersection of 88th Avenue and 132nd Street from a left turn lane, and a Nissan SUV T-boned his Honda CRX. Ostrowski’s friend, Sergio Martinez, was badly injured in the collision and died in hospital a few hours later.

Twenty minutes after the crash, police found Ostrowski walking down a side street a few blocks away, still intoxicated. He denied he was the driver and claimed he and the person behind the wheel both ran away right after the crash.

Ostrowski claimed a pal of Martinez whom he didn’t know had been the driver, but Gulbransen didn’t believe it. He found “many aspects” of Ostrowski’s testimony “unbelievable.”

Gulbransen found Ostrowski guilty on May 22, 2014, in Surrey provincial court, of impaired driving causing death, dangerous driving causing death, and failing to stop knowing that death or bodily harm resulted.

His sentencing hearing has since been delayed four times. The Crown delivered its submission on Monday but the matter was adjourned because defence lawyer Stephen Hutchison lost his voice.

“This has been going on too long,” Gulbransen said.

“I just don’t want this to drag on any further.”

Ostrowski eventually admitted he had been the driver, almost three years after the fact.

Sayson said Ostrowski ran off because he didn’t want to be arrested for a robbery to which he later pleaded guilty.

“He knew his friend was dying, and he left,” Sayson told the court. “This is the ultimate act of selfishness.

“He left him to die because he didn’t want to be arrested on warrants.”

Hutchison is expected to reveal what the defence considers to be an appropriate sentence on April 8.

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Events guide CONCERTS Dr. Strangelove band in Easter Hop Dance Party, Saturday, April 4 at Blue Frog Studios, White Rock.

Tickets and info: Bluefrogstudios.ca, 604 542-3055.

“Elvis & Friends” concert presented by Legends of Rock ‘n’ Roll, on Friday, April 10 at Bell Performing Arts Centre, Surrey, featuring Bobby Brooks Wilson, son of legendary Jackie Wilson. 7:30 p.m. show, info at LegendsofRocknRoll. com, call 604-507-6355.

Champian Fulton: Charismatic New York-based vocalist and pianist performs Friday, April 10 at White Rock’s Blue Frog Studios, with Jodi Proznick on bass, Julian MacDonough on drums and Cory Weeds on tenor sax. Tickets and info: Bluefrogstudios.ca, 604 5423055.

Three Worlds: Vancouver Island-based world music group (instrumental virtuosos Brad Prevedoros, Niel Golden and Greg Joy) performs 8 p.m. Saturday, April 11 at Firehall Centre for the Arts, 11489 84th Ave., North Delta.

Tickets: advance tickets $15, $20 at the door, can be purchased by credit card by phoning 604-596-4485 or in person at the venue. Band info: Threeworlds.ca.

Roy Forbes: Veteran B.C. songwriter in concert 8 p.m. Saturday, April 11 at Blue Frog Studios, White Rock, featuring songs from new “Strikin’ Matches” album. Tickets $35 + GST at 604-542-3055 or online at Bluefrogstudios.ca.

R&B Allstars: Band performs two shows Friday, April 17 at Blue Frog Studios in White Rock, at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Tickets and info: Bluefrogstudios.ca, 604 542-3055.

Blues Brothers Too: Tribute band performs two shows Saturday, April 18 at Blue Frog Studios, White Rock.

Shows at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Tickets and info: Bluefrogstudios.ca, 604 542-3055.

Jazz Vespers at Northwood United Church: Hour-long concert events on second and fourth Sundays at church, 8855 156th St., Surrey, starting at 4 p.m. April 12: Mighty Fraser Big Band.

EASTER Surrey Museum’s Easter Fair set for 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 4: Popular event adds a twist to traditional Easter fun with an array of local animal rescue groups who team up with the museum to teach children and their parents about the “real Easter Bunny” and other animals. Families can get up close and personal with rescue animals, from rabbits to cats and dogs to birds. All-ages, admission by donation. Animal rescue groups at this year’s fair include AireCanada Airedale Rescue, T&T Shar-pei Rescue, BC Exotic Bird Society, Surrey SPCA Education Centre, Chihuahua Club of BC, Vancouver

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Your weekly guide to all the events and activities happening in Surrey, White Rock and North Delta Rabbit Rescue and TLC Pet Adoptions. Museum is located at 17710 56A Ave., Surrey. Info: 604592-6956 or visit Surrey.ca/heritage.

North Delta Lions Club hosts its 47th annual Easter Egg Hunt at Sunbury Park, Dunlop Rd. and Centre St., North Delta, on Easter Sunday, April 5, at 2 p.m. sharp, rain or shine.

Children from one to 11 years of age are welcome. Info: 604 591-7782 (Dan de Montreuil).

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OPEN HOUSE #TalkDelta Municipal Open House event Wednesday, April 15 at Sungod Recreation Centre from 4 to 9 p.m., 7815 112th St., North Delta. “Come to an open house to talk about issues affecting our community and learn more about the range of services and activities offered in Delta. Join us for a chance to win an annual facility recreation pass.” Info: Delta.ca/TalkDelta.

DANCE SHOWS Surrey Festival of Dance runs until April 28 at Surrey Arts Centre, with “No Borders” group competition on May 9. Festival features acroDance, Classical Ballet, Contemporary, Modern, International, Jazz, Hip Hop/Street, Tap and Stage, with public performances at Bear Creek Park venue. Info: Surreyfestival.com, 604-585-3320.

Synergy 2015 dance competition at Bell Performing Arts Centre in Surrey from April 13 to 19, at 6250 144th St., Surrey. 604-507-6355.

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THEATRE/STAGE “Quartet”: Ronald Harwood-written play about aging opera singers at a retirement home staged by White Rock Players’ Club, staged from April 8 to 25 at Coast Capital Playhouse, 1532 Johnston Rd., White Rock.

Stars Adrian Duncan, George Stone, Alison Schamberger and Nina Shoroplova, directed by Don Braird.

Tickets and info: Whiterockplayers. ca, 604-536-7535.

FUNDRAISERS Sources 20th Annual Fundraising Gala (“Roaring Twenties”) on Saturday, April 11 at Hazelmere Golf & Country Club, 18150 8th Ave., Surrey. Admission is $125 per ticket.

“Delicious sit-down dinner, live and silent auctions, entertainment by Peninsula Productions, games and much more. This year is the gala’s 20th anniversary and may also be Sources’ largest fundraiser ever, with a $100,000 target to support our homeless prevention services.” Info: SourcesBC.ca, 604-542-7593.

VISUAL ART Vendel Festival Art Show on Saturday, April 11 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Beecher Place, 12160 Beecher St., Crescent Beach, Surrey.

“Original art in both pictures and sculptures, great ocean views, music, wine tasting & chocolate pairing, and special treats from Bite Me Desserts.” Featuring artists David Boughton, Wendy Burge, Don Francis, Sussanne Hoiberg, Rachel Legare, Wendy Mould. Info: Vendelfestival.weebly.com.

Crescent Beach Photography Club will be holding a juried exhibition of Black and White Prints in a “Challenge Competition” on April 11 at St. Mark’s Church Hall, 12953 20th Ave., South Surrey, 7 p.m. Fourteen photography clubs from the Lower Mainland will be

Bobby Brooks Wilson, son of rock ‘n’ roll icon Jackie Wilson, performs in Surrey on Friday, April 10 as part of an “Elvis & Friends” show at the Bell. See listing under Concerts. participating, public welcome.

Admission is $5 , door prizes and refreshments.

Thursday Artist Talk: Events hosted by Surrey Art Gallery Association (SAGA) on first Thursday of every month at Bear Creek Park facility, 7:30 p.m. Info: 604-501-5566, Arts.surrey.ca. Featured on April 2: Learn how Langley artist Suzanne Erickson incorporates gourds in her artistic practice.

Watershed Artworks gallery shop: Works by local artists featured at North Delta facility operated by non-profit Watershed Artworks Society, at 11425 84th Ave. Info: 604-596-1029, Watershedartworks. ca. Featured during month of April: Marilyn Atkey’s “West Coast Scenes” – a painter’s view, in the gallery shop and in North Delta Rec Centre. Meetgreet event with artist on Saturday, April 18 from 2 to 4 p.m.

EDUCATION “Social Skills Through Drama” acting classes at Surrey Arts Centre: Youth get social skills therapy on the sly while learning about acting in sessions starting April 8; runs for six weeks on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., fee $120 (course #4391085, Surrey. ca/register, 604-501-5100).

SPORTS/REC Jose Canseco autograph event: Former baseball player to make an appearance at Pastime Sports at Central City Shopping Centre,

Surrey, on Saturday, April 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. More info: Facebook. com/events/709651692484609.

Newton Seniors Centre Tennis Club seeks experienced, senior (55+) tennis players. “We are not a teaching club, so you must know how to play, serve and score.” For information, call Al or Sue at 604594-8783, or Jan, 604-502-7844.

HERITAGE/HISTORY Historic Stewart Farm’s 13th annual “Seedy Saturday” event on Saturday, April 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (drop in, by donation). “The Stewart Farm’s gardeners will be opening their treasury of flower, vegetable and herb seeds saved from the Stewart Farm’s heirloom gardens,” with crafts and activities.

Farm is located at 13723 Crescent Road in South Surrey. For more information call 604-592-6956 or visit Surrey.ca/heritage.

BUSINESS Surrey Board of Trade Business Networking reception hosted

by Morgan Creek Golf Course (3500 Morgan Creek Way, Surrey) on Thursday, April 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. “There will be great prizes and delicious hors d’oeuvres.” Info: Call 604-581-7130.

WALKS/RUNS Run for Life 2015 on Sunday, April 12 at Sungod Recreation Centre, North Delta. Proceeds to Canadian

Heritage Banner Design Contest in Delta: Delta residents and artists are invited to enter their original street banner design to this year’s contest from March 30 to June 1. Photography, digital art, collage, painting and drawing, and printmaking entries will be accepted, and a winner will be selected from each of three categories (North Delta, South Delta, and Child/Youth), one overall grand prize winner of all categories. Each winner will receive a $350 honorarium and a street banner with their design, and grand prize winning design will be displayed on Delta street banners from January to May 2016; contest deadline June 1. Info: Delta.ca.

Awards for Autism event hosted

by Pacific ABA Academy: Nominations sought for third annual fundraising dinner event, set for Friday, April 17 at Crown Palace Banquet Hall, Surrey. “If you know a child between the ages of two and 18 who have a diagnosis of autism, and have exceptional talent that deserves recognition, please nominate them in one of nine categories.” Nomination deadline is April 1, info at Pacificaba.com, or visit #330-12886 96th Ave., Surrey.

PARKit Design Challenge: City of Surrey seeks submissions for annual contest, a competition for the design and installation of a summertime pop-up park in Surrey City Centre.

Entries due by May 1, winner announced May 16. Info: Surrey. ca/parkit.

White Rock Community Orchestra: “If you love making music, come join us on Saturday mornings. We are welcoming new members. Give Don a call, 603-8070460.”

VOLUNTEERING White Rock Community Policing is looking for bike patrol volunteers: “Be the eyes and ears for the police and make a difference in your community by volunteering for this great team. Successful applicants must pass an extensive security check and be willing to commit approximately eight hours a month. All equipment is provided.”

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Volunteer with White Rock Sea Festival: White Rock Events Society welcomes volunteers to help with summer festival. Contact Dave Braun, davidrbraun1@gmail.com.

SALES/CRAFTS Charity fundraiser at Star of the Sea Centre, White Rock: More than 90 vendor tables with crafts, antiques collectables, memorabilia, retro, art, household items and more.

Event held on the first Saturday of every month. 50/50 draw, door prizes, free parking, rain or shine.

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New To You Linen and Collectible sale held by Peace Arch Hospital Auxilliary Kwatcha Group, on Wednesday April 8 at the hospital, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Proceeds of our spring sale go to the auxilliary. Featuring “new to you” linens, doilies, china and other collectibles. For info, contact Diane Perrie, 604-531-1850.

Garage sale at Crossroads United Church in North Delta on April 11, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 7655 Scott Rd. More info: 778-5931043.

LIBRARY EVENTS “Maker Meetups” held on Friday nights at City Centre Library (6:30 to 8:45 p.m.), encouraging people to “learn arts and science concepts by making actual objects” in an open workshop format. Events held in partnership with Maker Cube, a non-profit organization that aims to create the first Makerspace in Surrey. Info: Surreylibraries. ca/programs-services/5798.aspx.

BOOKS/LIT “Local Author” events on select dates at Black Bond Books, 15562 24th Ave., South Surrey (604-5364444, Blackbondbooks.com). April 11 event features Cathie Borrie, author of “The Long Hello,” from 1:30 to 3 p.m. “Borrie has advanced degrees in health as well as law and trained as a nurse. Her book details her seven years as caregiver to her mother.”

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Spotlight. STCcreatives is the webmaster for the arts council. A well deserved award.

Do you know how much work it is to put together a simple newsletter, never mind a full-colour, 25-plus-page mag every month? Spotlight is a fantastic publication, and it is sent out to every member, every month. While accepting his much-deserved award at the Surrey Arts Council’s AGM, Thompson encouraged members to send in articles and photos. Promote your dance, music, art, performance. Copies of Spotlight are available at many of the arts council’s business members locations, like the arts and crafts store DeSerres and also at my store, danceCraft. There are actually 78 business members, so hooray for business and the arts.

Surrey Little Theatre is a member of the Arts Council of Surrey. Their spring play, Truth and Reconciliation, opens April 16 and runs until May 16. For tickets and show info, visit brownpapertickets.com/event/852954, email reservations@surreylittletheatre.com or phone 604-576-8451.

This is gritty and gripping drama that follows the story of Ben Montgomery, a passionate young doctor helping the sick and the poor in a volatile Central American country. The play unfolds largely in flashback

as we follow Ben and his mysterious disappearance. As we go back in time, we see how Ben falls into the trap that ultimately claims his life – even as, in a gripping parallel storyline, his grieving parents testify angrily before a Truth and Reconciliation Commission that has been convened to investigate the crime. The play comes with an audience advisory: Not suitable for children.

The play is Surrey Little Theatre’s entry in the yearly Theatre BC contest, as part of the Fraser Valley Zone festival. The province is divided into 10 regional zones, each governed by its zone chair and a board of directors.

Member theatre clubs and organizations make up each zone; in May each year, these clubs come together for their own respective zone festivals – a celebration of community theatre, each with a professional adjudicator, and ending in an awards ceremony where a “best of the best” performance is selected and announced. Winners from each zone will converge in Kamloops from July 4 to 11 for Theatre BC’s annual provincial theatre festival, called Destination Mainstage. It is a big deal. Support our local community theatre. The audience is an important and integral part of the art. melminty@telus.net

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Besides the operation of NCC, the Arts Council of Surrey sponsors and produces more than 15 events each year, in addition to participating in community events such as the City of Surrey’s Fusion Festival and Children’s Festival, the Surrey Association of Art Teachers student exhibit, the Cloverdale Blueberry Festival and other community events. Scholarships and bursaries are awarded annually to students in the arts, and grants are given to member groups. The Arts Council also recognizes the contributions of local businesses and individuals with Business

and the Arts Award (for businesses) and Outstanding Service to the Arts Award, or OSTA (individuals).

And whoo hoo! The Arts Council of Surrey recognized me – little ol’ me, your favourite arts columnist – with the 2015 OSTA. Thank you. It wasn’t just for the support I give through this column for all you artistic souls out there. I have memberships and participation in Surrey Little Theatre, Fraser Valley Gilbert & Sullivan Society, West Coast Tap Dance Collective and, of course, the arts council. I have served on the board of directors for the above groups, as well as for Surrey Symphony Society. Sort of been there, done that, and probably made the T-shirt – small things, just over a long period of time.

And I enjoyed it. Still, the recognition is nice, and I do share it with all the amazing and dedicated people I have met over the last 30 years of my involvement in the arts.

The Business and the Arts Award for 2015 went to Paul Thompson and STCcreatives.

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DANCE PARTY IN WHITE ROCK: Speaking of Easter, an “Easter Hop Dance Party” is happening Saturday (April 4) at White Rock’s Blue Frog Studios, featuring long-established party band Dr. Strangelove (remember them from the Roxy nightclub years ago?). It’s a standing-room-and-dancing kind of event, with hi-top tables placed in the main room

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SURREY MUSEUM’S EASTER FAIR: Animal-rescue groups are the focus of the museum’s annual event (pictured), which aims to teach children and their parents about the “real Easter Bunny” and other animals. Special guests Vancouver Rabbit Agility Club will show off their athletic bunnies at 2 and 3 p.m. on the museum’s plaza (weather permitting), and guests Alison and George the Dancing Dog will be featured at 1:30 p.m. It all happens Saturday (April 4) from 1 to 4 p.m. at the museum, 17710 56A Ave., Cloverdale. More details at Surrey. ca/heritage, 604-592-6956.

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WHITE ROCK — If you’ve ever had a moment that made you realize you’re no longer a spring chicken, then you’ll be up to speed with all the cracks in White Rock Players’ Club’s upcoming production of Quartet.

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SURREY — The Surrey Festival of Dance kicked off its 49th year at Surrey Arts Centre last Thursday (March 26), with nearly four weeks to go.

With a $2 admission fee per performance, festival organizer Carol Girardi says it’s the best and cheapest entertainment in Surrey during the month of April.

Filled with tap, hip-hop, jazz, ballet performances and more, the festival runs until April 28, and culminates on May 9 with the No Borders group dance challenge and honour awards. SFD also offers masterclasses over the month.

The youth-oriented festival is a monthlong tribute to hardworking dancers, with approximately $60,000 in scholarships given to rising stars each year.

The annual event, run almost entirely by volunteers, helps keep kids “focused, disciplined and

Maya Dombowsky from Project Dance does her tap solo at Surrey Festival of Dance Tuesday (March 31) at Surrey Arts Centre. (Photo: KEVIN HILL) keeps them off the streets,” Girardi told the Now. All money paid for masterclasses registration ($20 per person) goes directly to funding scholarships, she added.

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Focus keeps archers drawing bows Three-day event draws competitors to Cloverdale Agrixplex

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tanding six-foot-two and nearly half that wide, 51-year-old Stan Jones is just about as far from a Banana Republic-wearing, soy latte-sipping cosmopolitan as one man can be.

Living in Langley, where the only highrises are trucks, he spends his weekdays as an auto mechanic and his weekends, when he gets the chance, hunting. When he talks, he does so without pretension. When he laughs, he laughs honestly. In many ways, he’s the prototypical man’s man.

Sam (short for Samantha) Reynolds is an 11-year-old girl who lives in Cloverdale. Shy until you gain her trust, when she suddenly opens up like she’s known you for years, Sam plays tenor sax in her elementary school band and enjoys curling up with an old school hard-cover book every now and then.

Paul Van Tassel raced sports cars for years at spots like Mission and the now defunct course at the Boundary Bay airport. Now 34, the Surrey resident seems younger than that and somehow seems to have dodged the cynicism of adulthood. Well spoken and gregarious, he now has a family of his own and runs a machine shop in Newton where he makes bar code equipment for the lumber industry.

Karleigh Meier is upbeat and enthusiastic and prone to fits of spontaneous laughter.

The 15-year-old Vernon girl is an unabashed rural tomboy, preferring hunting to movies and typical teenage fare and dreaming of the day she’s able to travel “up north” to the oil fields and the big bucks. That she’ll take down home country music over Bieber-pop or hip-hop is no surprise whatsoever.

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But this was no chance encounter.

On March 22 at Cloverdale Agriplex, the quartet came together, along with 120 other folks, in the finale of a three-day event that none of them would have dared missed.

Stan, Sam, Paul, and Karleigh, you see, are archers. Passionate archers. And this was their nirvana – the 2015 3D Canadian Indoor Archery Championships.

Staged by local archery haunt Semiahmoo Fish and Game Club, the event was the first of its kind to be held in these parts. It featured some of the best bow-and-arrow practitioners in the country shooting at “three dimensional” (essentially life-size foam and/or rubber animals) targets. And it kept Jones, who also happens to be the archery director at Semiahmoo, busy for a heck of a long time just to pull it off.

“I’d been to indoor 3D national championships in Alberta and really enjoyed them. I looked at what goes on at events like this and figured we have the facilities here, so why can’t we do it here?

“I pretty much spent the last year on it. We

had to get more targets and of course there’s all the organization too. And we had to reach people. We sent flyers all over the country.”

Ultimately, Jones was pleased with the way it all went down, though he’s pretty sure the current economic climate in archery hotbed Alberta forced more than a few would-be attendees to stay home.

Still, it went off without a hitch and a small profit was made, which will go directly to the Semiahmoo club’s fish hatchery and volunteer groups such as the Surrey Sea Cadets, which meet at the club.

So what’s it like to stand out there as dozens of archers simultaneously let fly?

Braveheart-esque, to say the least.

Granted, there’s a good chunk of downtime between each flurry, wherein competitors and judges alike walk to the targets and check their accuracy. And certainly the level of safety is impressive.

No one even thinks of raising a bow until every last person has crossed back into the safety zone. see › page 31

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Nevertheless, it’s a wee bit frightening at first, watching all those high-tech bows being stressed to the absolute max, knuckles pressed hard into faces for stability, then all those extremely pointy arrows streaking through the air. Over and over again.

It’s that visceral thrill that first attracted exracer Van Tassel.

“In Grade 7, my parents said ‘pick a sport.’

The Kevin Costner Robin Hood movie had just come out and I thought it was pretty cool.”

A sabbatical for university aside, he’s been at it ever since. These days, he tries to shoot four or five times a week and instructs at North Shore Archery.

“It’s something you can completely boil down to you. You have a singular focus on what you’re doing. It’s my biggest joy in life.”

Van Tassel, who put in a half-dozen volunteer hours each day at the Agriplex, especially digs the outdoor 3D get-togethers at Semiahmoo, where they shut down the trails, place fake animals all over the countryside, and commence to “hunt.” He likens it to a day at the golf course.

Grade 6 student Reynolds watched her dad Robert discover the sport and fall in love with

it. A year later, she asked if she could come along, too.

Today, she shoots twice a week and is a hardened veteran of a dozen competitions. It’s really quite miraculous to see this unassuming little girl – did we mention she’s in Grade 6?

– transform into a steely-eyed warrior princess once she raises bow to face. She grabbed first place in her category at the nationals.

Country girl Meier, who looks so incredibly at home in this environment – she began at the age of seven and has been a gun and bow hunter almost as long – says archery “is calming. When I’m there, I focus just on that.

Nothing else matters.”

Now in Grade 10, she says she shoots five times a week, usually at a range her family built adjacent to her dad’s warehouse. She finished second in her category at nationals.

As for Jones, well, he wasn’t quite as pleased with his own performance as he was with the event as a whole.

“Putting it together, I haven’t been practicing the way I should be. Now that it’s over, I can get back to having fun,” he adds with a chuckle.

If you’re interested in exploring your inner Robin Hood, check out the Semiahmoo Fish and Game Club website, at Sfgc.ca.

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Lexus is the latest manufacturer to enter the ever-growing luxury compact SUV segment. By creating a stylish, this-lookslike-a-transformer vehicle called the NX, it’s trying to make a real impact in this fiercely competitive market.

The NX is eye-catching, comfortable and comes with Lexus’ reputation for reliability. Rivals include the Audi Q3, BMW X1 and the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class, though the NX is actually bigger and roomier than most of these cars.

The NX is available in two models: the NX 200t which is the first Lexus with a turbocharged engine, and the NX 300h which has a sophisticated hybrid system.

Design

The Lexus NX is loosely based on the Toyota RAV4 mechanically, but the design is much more dramatic and it is so different from the RAV4 that you can’t see any resemblance from inside or out.

The first thing you notice about the NX is the gaping trapezoidal front grille. Lexus’ trademark “spindle” grille dominates the front, which protrudes quite far ahead of the front axle but it’s actually surprisingly appealing.

Intricately detailed LED headlights sit high on the NX’s shoulders. The separate daytime running lights are sharp and accent the striking grille.

Moving along the side, the doors are nicely sculpted and the rounded roof gives the NX a balanced appearance.

At the back, the three-dimensional taillights add some drama; the edge of the lights actually stick out from the body making the car look wider than it really is.

The spoiler over the window and dual exhausts make it look aggressive.

The cabin is driver-focused and available with an impressive level of onboard technology.

Passengers will appreciate how spacious and comfortable the NX is in comparison to other compact SUVs. Those who want an extra “spice’ thrown into the NX can add the F SPORT package, which includes an even more menacing front grille, F SPORT badging, aluminium sport pedals, a g-force meter, and liquid injection foam F SPORT seats.

Performance

As mentioned, the NX 200t is the first Lexus with a twin-scroll turbocharged engine. The 2.0-litre Atkinson cycle four-cylinder delivers 235 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque which is pretty good but not class-leading.

Being an all-new engine, it is packed with modern technology which includes the turbo that is built into the exhaust manifold – this helps reduce turbo lag to almost unnoticeable levels.

Mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, the NX 200t offers sporty dynamics with all-wheel drive and a lock-up torque converter. A three-setting Drive Mode Select system (Sport, Normal and Eco) allows drivers to modify vehicle responsiveness.

Since the NX 300h weighs more and has less power, it feels less peppy than its stablemate. The Lexus Hybrid Drive system is built around a 2.5-litre Atkinson cycle four-cylinder and delivers 194 total system horsepower and 152 lb-ft of torque.

Mated to an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission and all-wheel drive, the NX 300h provides smooth acceleration yet 7.4L/100km combined fuel efficiency.

Also, this is the first Lexus Hybrid Drive to feature a kick-down function to improve acceleration. And, the hybrid battery is split into two separate pods for better weight distribution.

While the handling is crisp and linear, there is something absent from the NX’s driving characteristic. Perhaps its ride is too smooth; perhaps the steering is too numb – not sure the exact reason but the NX excites its drivers from the outside but not so much when it’s driven.

Environment

The cabin of the NX has a lot going for it and feels more expensive than the price suggests.

The dash is covered in stitched material and nearly every other surface is soft and/or padded with a high level of accuracy.

Interior measurements of the NX are very similar to the RAV4. However, as with the

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To provide further comfort and versatility, the rear seats split 60/40 and they even power recline and power fold. These are nice-to-have features that soon become must-have items.

Not only is the NX quiet and comfortable, but it’s also filled with intelligent technology. For example, it’s available with a Wireless Charging Tray and a 6.2-inch head up display – the largest in the Lexus range.

The new optional Remote Touch Interface controls the navigation, climate control and connected devices. It works better than older designs found in other Lexus models and uses Haptic feedback when the cursor is over one of the on-screen buttons. Still, just give us an actual touch panel because no matter which automaker attempts to make these more user friendly, they are awful to use in general.

The cargo capacity in the NX is less than the RAV4, thanks to its sloping roof. Capacity is 0.5 cubic metres in the NX 200t, and 0.475 cubic metres in the NX 300h.

Features

The NX 200t has a starting price of $40,950, and the NX 300h starts at $58,850.

Standard equipment includes a leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated front seats, dual-zone climate control, heated exterior mirrors, auto dimming rearview mirror, backup camera, smart key system, and Bluetooth capability.

Additional features, available as options or on higher trims, include ventilated front seats, heated steering wheel, clearance and backup sensors, dynamic cruise control, lane keeping assist system, blind spot monitoring, pre-collision system, rear cross traffic alert, rain-sensing wipers, and auto high beam.

Fuel efficiency numbers (L/100km) for the NX 200t are 10.8 city, 8.8 highway and 9.9 combined. The NX 300h returns 7.1 city, 7.7 highway and 7.4 combined.

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The new design certainly turns heads. Also, the new turbocharged engine is exciting and provides strong performance and admirable fuel economy.

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The engine is raspy and the steering is numb, making the new NX a good performance vehicle but not a great one from a handling perspective.

The Bottom Line

If you are looking for a unique, high-tech-oriented and reliable crossover that is also eye-catching, consider the Lexus NX.

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undreds of firefighters line the centre of the street as far as the eye can see.

As their black boots begin to march along the pavement, they do so in union with drums beating in the band leading the way to the church. A handful of people line the road with solemn faces, some covering their heart with their hand.

A Canadian flag ruffles in the distance and the sun struggles to peek out of the overcast clouds above while the sound of bagpipes ring out.

As hundreds of firefighters reach the Peace Portal Alliance Church, a fire truck backs up toward the entrance where family and friends are gathered, silently watching.

Ten firemen reach up to grab a wooden coffin draped in a Canadian flag. With white gloves, they clutch the crate and rhythmically march it inside.

It was a farewell.

Firefighters remove the casket carrying colleague Kevin Hagerty, who suffered from PTSD and was an advocate for others with mental health issues. (Photo: ADRIAN MACNAIR) suffering from such issues.

“It’s not an easy job,” he continued. “(There are) very traumatic things that we see and do and have to do in our daily jobs, and we have to look after ourselves so we can carry on. Kevin’s legacy will be something we can build together so this does not happen again.”

Between April 29 and Dec. 31, 2014, 27 first responders took their own lives in Canada, according to Tema Conter Memorial Trust. So far this year, seven first responders have died by suicide across the country.

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A farewell to Surrey firefighter Kevin Hagerty, who on March 3, took his own life after years of struggling with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

“Kevin was a Surrey firefighter for about 20 years and he was a champion for his mental health issues and he tried to help others with what he was suffering with,” said Surrey Fire Chief Len Garis outside the church following Hagerty’s service. “That became him and he died from that.”

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It was April 5, 1996. The time was 10:30 a.m. Ironically, it was Good Friday.

“I call it black Friday now,” said Hardeep Dhaliwal.

It was a day that would go down in the story of the paramedic’s life as a turning point. It would lead to a PTSD diagnosis, a divorce, and according to him, a fundamental shift in his personality.

“I took a call from a little girl next door to where the incident took place. With dispatch, you try to picture the situation,” he explained.

And the situation was a devastating one.

It was a massacre, one that would go down as the worst in the province’s history.

Armed with two handguns, uncle Mark Chahal went through a family home in Vernon, ultimately taking the lives of nine family members.

As this was happening, Dhaliwal spoke over the phone to a girl who lived nearby.

He guesses she was about nine years old.

He listened intently as she described the scene. She heard gunshots. She looked outside and saw a person lying on a doorstep.

Another, she said, was slumped over the hood of a vehicle. Both were bleeding.

Dhaliwal dispatched crews to the scene, all the while keeping the girl on the line, listening to the chaos ensue. The shooter was believed to be still at large.

“It was just panic.”

For Dhaliwal, the senselessness of the massacre made it hard to take.

“Car accidents are explainable. Heart attacks are explainable,” he said. “But explain to me why this guy shot all these people and killed them. ” Dhaliwal said his family has told him that call changed him.

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“It’s affected my whole life.”

Today, Dhaliwal said he takes sleep aids and anxiety medication. Things will trigger his memories, and he regularly suffers from flashbacks, nightmares and cold sweats.

“If there’s anything with a gun and people involved, it makes me flash back to the call,” he said. “It gets to a point where you have a feeling of helplessness. It’s not going to change. For me, I don’t know if these nightmares will ever end.”

Bob Parkinson, health and wellness director for the paramedics union CUPE 873, regularly assists workers like Dhaliwal who are filing claims for PTSD through WorkSafeBC. As a former paramedic, he is no stranger to the realities of the streets.

“You can go from gunshot victims to heart attacks to burns, all in the course of a shift.”

PTSD is just one of the mental injuries that can occur, Parkinson said. Anxiety and depressive disorders are also common.

Plus, the impact of PTSD runs deep.

“It’s not just us, it’s our families.

Divorce rates among medics is huge and it’s understandable when you look at the stresses and the lifestyle.”

While Parkinson said it’s nice to now be able to help fellow medics through his current position, it’s also frustrating given the lack of resources. He wants to see changes in legislation, as well as in the workplace, to better aid those that are suffering.

“We’re going out there and getting injured on our job doing the work the best we can with very little support or resources or education. I think employers need to take that seriously and start implementing some of the federal legislation around mental health and strategic planning inside a workplace,” he said. see PTSD › page 5

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s a police officer, Surrey RCMP Sgt. Jet Sunner is all too familiar with the allure of gangs in B.C. While gang life is sometimes glorified in film and television – with depictions of fast cars and easy money – Sunner explains to youth that being involved with gangs is not how Hollywood portrays it.

That’s why he founded Team Izzat, a non-profit outreach organization that has hosted its free Three-on-Three Basketball Classic over the last 11 years to provide youth with something positive to do. The group has also run numerous events over the years, including a youth forum, an awards dinner and mentorship programs.

“It means respect and honour in several South Asian languages, including Punjabi and Hindi,” said Sunner of the word “Izzat.”

“I’ve always liked working with kids and I’ve always enjoyed basketball and sports, so it was an easy thing for us to do.”

Started in 2004, Team Izzat was originally focused on the Lower Mainland’s South Asian youth population, which seemed to be most drawn to the lifestyle at the time.

“There was a lot of negative stereotyping, some negative media coverage with what was happening with the gangs and drugs in the Lower Mainland,” said Sunner. “Myself, being South Asian, it upset us, so I got together with a bunch of police officers to do something about this.

However, Sunner soon realized the temptation of gang life spread beyond specific demographics and municipal boundaries.

“All this type of stuff, the drugs and gangs, it’s across every community,” he said. “I’ve worked in North Van, Richmond, Surrey, and there are the same issues everywhere.”

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Between June 1, 2012 and Dec. 31, 2014 WorkSafeBC received 190 mental disorder claims from ambulance or first aid services, and roughly 145 claims for law enforcement.

The Workers Compensation Act, last amended in July 2012, now allows for coverage for mental disorders that are a reaction to one or more work-related traumatic events, and that is diagnosed by a psychiatrist or psychologist.

WorkSafeBC established a specialized team in 2012 called the Mental Health Claims Unit to assist workers with their claims and provide specialized services, including counselling and other support services. The team is made up of case managers, vocational rehabilitation consultants, psychologists, physicians, nurses and other mental health specialists.

Surrey councillor and former firefighter Mike Starchuk said the changes in 2012 were “progressive” but is calling for WorkSafeBC to look at providing follow up after those diagnosed with PTSD and other mental disorders go back to work.

First responders are left to “fend for themselves” after being discharged, he said, and he would like WorkSafeBC to consult with the mental health community to come up with post discharge oversight.

Starchuk worked as a Critical Incident Scene Management peer defuser during his time with the fire department.

Through that role, he spoke with six firefighters who had been formally diagnosed with PTSD. One of them was late Surrey firefighter Hagerty.

“From the time he was recognized by WSBC for his PTSD, to his last days on earth, there weren’t any WSBC policies or mechanisms in place, to follow-up with Kevin’s mental health challenges,” he said.

“If someone had sat down with Kevin (Hagerty) a year ago, would it have changed anything?”

Starchuk plans to send a letter from the city to Minister Shirley Bond, who is responsible for WorkSafeBC, requesting the changes.

Bond did not respond for comment before deadline.

“All I want is the minister to indicate to WorkSafe, to the policy makers that are there, that it’s time to take a look at this,” Starchuk said. “Kevin lived in the city, Kevin worked for the city, so I think it’s ultimately us as the people that are responsible for the city that should be pushing this forward.

“Boil it down to costs,” he continued. “I know what the cost of doing nothing is. It’s another lost life.”

Surrey-Newton MLA Harry Bains echoed Starchuk’s call.

He said firefighter and paramedic organizations have appeared as delegations in Victoria calling for such changes,

but “the government hasn’t taken the next step.”

“We need to continue to push and I’ll be advocating on their behalf,” he said. “All we need to do is convince the minister and the premier. Hopefully sooner than later.”

The government and employment community needs to come together, Bains said, so “these people aren’t left on their own to fall between the cracks. “(Kevin Hagerty) was back to work for so long, and all of the sudden…” he said, trailing off. “It was inside him and there was no help.”

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Editor Beau Simpson said the newsroom’s awards were well deserved.

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Wanted: Surrey’s first poet laureate Tom Zillich Now staff Twitter @tomzillich

SURREY — The search for Surrey’s first poet laureate this spring will not be limited to those who live in the city. Instead, the scope of the call for applicants is widened to include those with merely a strong connection to Surrey and its cultural community.

“They don’t have to live in Surrey,” said Meghan Savage, co-ordinator of the project, “but we are giving preference to Surrey residents or people who can show a strong connection to Surrey through their work and their projects.”

The poet laureate, to be selected by a committee sometime after the application deadline of June 30, will act as an ambassador for the City of Surrey and its people, “advocating for literacy and the literary arts and helping to raise the status of poetry, language and the arts in the everyday consciousness of Surrey residents.”

The search for the inaugural Surrey Poet Laureate was launched March 21 to coincide with both World Poetry Day and also National Poetry Month, which

is marked in April.

The position comes with an annual honorarium of $5,000, plus $1,000 for travel costs, said Savage, information services librarian with Surrey Libraries.

Preference will be given to “enthusiastic, creative” individuals who wish to implement a poetry legacy in Surrey through readings, civic interactions, community projects and other initiatives, she said. The poet laureate’s term will be either two or three years, depending on the applicant’s proposals. For application details, visit Surreylibraries.ca/poetlaureate.

Barbara Cooper, literary programs chair with Semiahmoo Arts, the arts council serving South Surrey and White Rock, is one of several people involved in the search for Surrey’s first poet laureate.

“I think it’s time for it,” Cooper said.

“A poet laureate can be an ambassador, a representative of a city, and with Surrey being the second largest city in the province, and soon to be the largest, we certainly should have a (poet laureate).

Semiahmoo Arts plays host to the monthly Zero – 360 poetry open-mic events at Pelican Rouge coffee house in White Rock, and also the semi-regular

Readings by the Salish Sea literary gatherings there, at the corner of 152nd Street and 16th Avenue. This month, the open mic will be held on Thursday, April 9, followed on April 16 by a special food-themed “Feast” reading by published writers Jennica Harper and Kevin Spenst.

In celebration of National Poetry Month, local writer Craig Thomas will read his prize-winning poem, “Landing Place,” as part of White Rock city council’s meeting on April 27.

At Pelican Rouge, longtime owner/ operator Shelly O’Brien will continue to host the Zero – 360 events until the beginning of summer, even though she has sold the business, as of April 1.

“The open-mic events have been very important,” O’Brien said, “because it’s people sharing their creativity and people helping each other. There are lots of published authors out there who come here (for the events). It’s grown, having started off with maybe 12 people (in the audience) and now we’re at around 35 sometimes, and there’s always 10 or more readers. It’s good, a real outlet for people on a Thursday night.” tzillich@thenownewspaper.com

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They were left for dead HIT-AND-RUNS: Survivors are left to pick up pieces of their broken lives as police struggle with some unique challenges to bring the drivers to justice STORY AND PHOTOS BY ADRIAN MACNAIR

Vilma Oravec was crossing King George Boulevard in November 2014 when she was hit by a car. Like so many other crashes, the driver took off and has yet to be found.

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he day Vilma Oravec was left for dead didn’t start out like most winter days in Surrey.

The sun was shining, the air was warm and the 69-year-old grandmother was in good spirits, even though she was still adjusting to life without her husband of nearly 50 years, who had passed away in 2013.

A traditional man, he had insisted on driving her everywhere she needed to go throughout their marriage.

So, when he developed Alzheimer’s Disease, she learned to make good use of the bus to visit him at Surrey Memorial Hospital, and then in White Rock when he was moved to long-term care.

That day, Nov. 22, 2014, Vilma had spent the morning at mass in New Westminster with her daughter-in-law.

After being driven home and making herself lunch, the

weather was so beautiful that she decided to hop on the bus to White Rock.

Vilma was shopping for a dress to wear at her grandson’s wedding in her homeland of Slovakia, set to take place in May. Just after 4 p.m. she boarded the 321 back to Surrey, watching an orange sky blush with pink and red hues.

“I still remember I was looking at the sky and the sun was going down and it was such a nice picture,” says Vilma, smiling despite it all.

When she got off the bus on King George Boulevard and 92nd Avenue, she saw the light had changed to red for oncoming traffic. Seeing no cars coming, she did as she’d done thousands of times before, ever since the road was but a rural highway leading to busier places.

She was almost on the median when a flash came

behind her, and then the awful thump of an impact.

Then confusion.

Vilma tried to get up. Her head hit the ground again.

Realizing the traffic was now coming, she worked quickly on her knees to pick up her shopping bag of spilled bananas and cold cuts.

She began crawling to the median.

“A young gentleman came up to me there and he says, ‘Lady are you OK?’ And I says, ‘Yeah I’m going to be fine.’ And I start getting up and he says, ‘No you are not OK.’” Vilma looked down. The street was starting to fill with blood. Her leg was askew, bone protruding from the skin, and the world began swimming around her.

By the time the police arrived, nobody knew what had happened to the car that hit her. Perhaps they never will.

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Send your story ideas or photo submissions to ‘Now’ editor Beau Simpson at edit@thenownewspaper.com One particularly horrific crash he witnessed was at Highway 15 and 32nd Avenue in April, 2013. A minivan blew a red light, colliding with a mid-sized car that it sheared in half. Three women and two small children were killed instantly.

“If you’re called to a scene and you know you’re going to see something bad you can kind of prepare your mind for what you might see.

“But those first attending members can’t do that. They roll in and see all that carnage and they have a task at hand and they have to get that done.” (See story on page 3).

•••

Surrey RCMP Staff Sgt. Paul Mulvihill has been a collision reconstructionist in the city since 1998. He estimates there are between 50 to 70 serious-injury crashes every year, about 20 of them fatal.

••• Jonathan Forero is a survivor.

Just 13 years old when his family moved to Surrey from his native Colombia, the 20-year-old was adjusting to life in a new country, learning a new language and trying to make new friends.

But a hit-and-run collision near King George SkyTrain station shortly after arriving made things much more difficult. He was left with a broken clavicle, two broken legs and other fractures that put him a wheelchair.

Complicating matters is the fact Jonathan has a condition called Osteogenesis imperfecta, also know as brittle bone disease, a congenital bone disorder.

“Anything that’s really hard that can hit me or if I fall can make me breakable,” he says, looking at the ground shyly.

Police never found the driver, but Jonathan didn’t worry too much about it. He was just focused on getting better. He desperately wanted to get better.

“It was hard because there are many things that you’re not capable of doing. In school sometimes people like to bug you because you’re not able to do stuff like in P.E. you’re not able to do what everybody else is doing.”

It was July 11, 2013, and Jonathan was finally beginning to walk without crutches for the first time since the first collision. He was using his wheelchair to go to Central City to have a celebratory drink with his girlfriend on their 19-month anniversary.

It wasn’t a busy road. The two were just coming along 95A Avenue near 133rd Street when it happened.

“I never seen the car, I heard the car coming behind us and I seen the light so I moved towards the side. There’s no sidewalk, just the grass, and she was right beside me.

Then I just heard the hit and my girlfriend crying.”

The wheelchair was destroyed by the impact. He heard the car drive off but that was the least of his worries.

“Too many things were going through my mind. I thought at the moment that I was broken everywhere.”

Jonathan says police have since found the driver but to date, that person has not been officially charged. He can’t even be told his name.

••• Staff Sgt. Paul Mulvihill is traffic services commander with Surrey RCMP, and has been a collision reconstructionist in the city since 1998. He estimates there are between 50 to 70 serious injury crashes every year, about 20 of them fatal.

“Fatal hit-and-runs are always more difficult to

investigate. You may not always have the car at the scene,” he explains.

A recent fatal hit-and-run involving a semi truck and a homeless man required hundreds of hours of investigation after the driver fled the scene. When a driver flees a crash, police need to rely on evidence left at the scene. Video surveillance is the strongest tool, although if a car is left they can get forensic evidence as well.

The problem is that it can be difficult to prove intent of injury or criminal negligence even after catching the driver who left the scene.

“A lot of people say, well, I didn’t intend to hit them. I was kind of playing chicken with them and then at the last second I went to bail and they bailed at the same time in the same direction and I ran over them,” says Mulvihill.

Often, the people who run away are usually those engaged in illegal activities or who are impaired behind the wheel, he adds.

“We have to prove impairment at the time of driving, so a lot of the time when somebody leaves the scene it becomes infinitely more difficult for us to prove impairment.”

Worse still, the charges for somebody who is impaired but stays at the scene of a collision are much more severe than somebody who runs off to sober up. Mulvihill thinks it should be the reverse.

“Unless they’re equal, it’s a winwin situation for people to leave the scene of a crash.”

Complicating matters is that charges have to be laid within a year, which can often be difficult in cases where the investigators are waiting for reports and laboratory analysis to come back.

Crown Counsel is increasingly reluctant to pursue criminal charges without strong evidence. And even in cases where previously a charge of dangerous driving might have been given to somebody running a red light, these days Mulvihill says prosecutors need to establish a pattern of dangerous driving behaviour up until the moment of impact.

Being on the front line of collision investigations for 15 years, Mulvihill has seen an estimated 300 deaths over his career.

Vilma smiles and shakes her head. No, she isn’t mad at the driver.

“How can I judge him? How can I blame him? He has to live with himself.”

Vilma says she believes God was watching over her because things could have been much worse.

“I could have been dead. I believe an Angel was looking after me.”

After surgery on March 5, she can now stand while supported, taking care of the grandkids during spring break and cooking for them in the kitchen. Throughout the entire ordeal, she has maintained the sunny disposition for which she is known in her neighbourhood.

“You have to be. There are moments when you are low, to feel sorry for myself. But I still have my family, my children, my grandchildren and I like to see them grow up,” she says, her voice cracking.

Her biggest disappointment is that she isn’t well enough to go to her grandson’s wedding in Slovakia. The realization makes her quite sad and her son comes over and wraps his arms around her as though he wants to carry her there himself.

Jonathan is still in constant pain from the impact, particularly in his shoulders and his right leg. Three months ago he broke his leg again because it didn’t heal properly the first time. He underwent surgery and began the long road to recovery again. But it’s not just bones that need healing.

“Physical pain, I can resist it.

Before the accident I was trying my best to be able to walk. Because walking means you can do everything differently, right? It’s more easy to do it. But since the accident I have to be in the chair and I haven’t been able to get back up.

“I still want to be able to do things that everybody else does.”

Jonathan’s entire life has been delayed. While other kids are off to college, his life is filled with doctor appointments and rehab treatment.

Finding work is a huge problem.

“It’s hard to get somebody to accept someone in a wheelchair.”

Jonathan is also scared about getting hit a third time. He’s paranoid when he’s close to the road, even on the sidewalk.

Asked whether he would forgive the driver, he takes a deep breath and sighs.

“Accidents happen. He probably didn’t see me. I just don’t like the fact that he left the person there. I don’t want somebody driving thinking, ‘Oh I can just hit this person and leave.’”

Jonathan admits it’s hard to stay positive sometimes and often thinks about the driver.

“He is just sitting there at home, being fine, working, happy with his family and not in pain. And somebody that he hurt and just left there is being in pain the whole time.”

“ How can I judge him?

How can I blame him?

He has to live with himself.

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MP Hiebert’s taste for travel won’t be missed

G

eez, Russ, go away already – but buy your own ticket.

Accountable only to his own conscience after announcing in February 2014 that he will not seek re-election, making it impossible for the voters of South Surrey-White Rock-Cloverdale to bounce him out of office in the general election this coming fall, Russ Hiebert has again made it clear he is no homebody.

First elected in 2004, the Conservative MP has never risen above the rank of a backbencher and yet his legacy will be a proclivity to spending that would make former Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos blush.

Hiebert was revealed to be the highest-spending federal politician in B.C. in the 2008-2009 fiscal year and second-highest spending MP in Canada.

He recorded a whopping $637,093 in MP expenses when the national average was roughly $200,000.

After weathering a public knuckle wrapping on that account, Hiebert has still not managed to control his travel spending.

In 2012-2013, he rang up $124,338.36 in travel expenses, courtesy of Canadian taxpayers. Of that, $62,431.11 was for himself, $13,761.53 for a “designated traveller” and $16,487.36 for dependants. His spending, all told, for that year was $467,140.57.

Last week, he’s back in the headlines. “Surrey Conservative is top globetrotter among Canada’s MPs,” was the Vancouver Sun’s headline. This was above a story revealing that for the third year running, Hiebert was the “most prolific user of ‘sponsored travel’ in the House of Commons,” having taken trips to Paris, Istanbul, Taipei and elsewhere last year. (Because it’s important for an obscure Canadian backbencher to be there, apparently.) The Toronto Star also published a story this past week revealing Hiebert travelled to Taipei with his wife for “economic and cultural education” in April 2014.

After Hiebert announced his decision in 2014 not to seek re-election, one of his assistants told the Now he is not doing interviews on the matter.

A statement said he plans to “renew his license to practice law, serve in some corporate directorships, and pursue opportunities in the private sector.”

Maybe he’ll be a travel agent.

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Once again, Surrey gets shafted on transit The Editor, Having just arrived home from Abbotsford where I saved myself $10 on my gas fuel-up, I couldn’t help but reflect on the audacity of our public officials pushing for a “Yes” vote in the transit plebiscite while lying to us about how “everyone” is going to pay their fair share of the proposed transit improvements.

It has galled me for years that my family, friends and work colleagues who live up the valley – yet use Metro roads, highways and bridges – get to pay far less for their transit use to and from work than the rest of us.

Now we are told that, not only are the people living up the valley and working in the Metro area getting a free ride, but the government intends to spend $2.5 billion on “rural transportation” initiatives. Are the people living

upcountry going to pay for this themselves, or are those of us living in the Metro area once again going to foot that bill too?

Politicians telling me that it is fair to expect only certain people to pay a “provincial sales tax” while others living in the same province get to pay less, is the number one reason I am voting “No.” The second reason is that, once again, Surrey gets shafted when it comes to the quality of the type of transportation extension being proposed. We got to pay for those north of us to have buses and SkyTrain and now we are told we will get an “at-grade” system, which will take away a driving lane on two of our busiest streets.

Surreyites have forked over a half a billion dollars over the past decade to transit and now we are told we are to

expect a second-rate system years down the road.

For me, the only option is to vote “No.”

Arlene Laing, Surrey

Put our tax dollars to better use, mayor The Editor, An open letter to Surrey Mayor Linda Hepner: Please do not squander my tax dollars endeavouring to dictate to me how to vote on the plebiscite. It’s not the democratic way. Use the millions in tax revenue to fund transit instead (or feed the hungry or house the homeless, etc.).

Patricia Rush, Surrey

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n unused basketball hoop standing at the end of a driveway is a common suburban sight. The weathered backboard, bent rim and mossy nylon mesh are so unremarkable we hardly give them a second thought as we pass by.

But when one of those hoops jumps in front of your bumper in the wee hours of a warm summer evening, reality as you know it is undergoing a dramatic change. Such was my experience one muggy night last July and I am still recovering from the ordeal.

The day started out normally. I worked a production day at the Now, and then returned home where I fed the dog and began to make dinner. My wife was in Toronto on business, so warmed up leftovers was the plat du jour.

Straightforward enough, just another day in suburbia – until the headache hit.

There is no way to describe the pain other than to say it was the worst headache I have ever experienced. I have been hit in the melon with pucks and baseballs, had my helmet slam into goal posts and endured um, “one or two” hangovers in my past, but nothing can compare with the blinding agony I felt when this headache hit.

I had to grab the countertop to keep from falling – not the best idea since my left arm was suddenly numb. My lips were also numb aside from an odd tingling sensation.

Needless to say I was confused about what was happening, but when the numbness and tingling subsided after roughly 10 minutes, I thought I was fine again. You know, good Canadian boy, just skate it off.

Except I wasn’t fine. The headache was still a dull throbbing and I couldn’t manage more than a couple bites of my dinner without being physically sick.

I took a couple of Tylenol and tried to sleep it off, but while I lay there, I began thinking of what my colleague Amy Reid had been going through with her father, who was hospitalized

after suffering a series of strokes. Is that what was happening to me?

I managed to fall asleep only to be awakened by feelings of nausea at 3 a.m.

It was now eight hours since the headache hit and as I hopped out of bed and headed for the bathroom, I promptly walked into a wall. With Amy’s description of her father’s condition in mind, I immediately grabbed a pair of cargo shorts and headed for the hospital.

Not thinking clearly, I never thought of calling an ambulance and instead got in my truck and proceeded to drive. Don’t try this at home folks. After dodging the basketball hoop, I managed to use landmarks – gas stations, coffee shops, and banks – to find my way at slow speed down 16th Avenue until I saw the neon emergency sign at Peace Arch Hospital. Still not cognizant of how serious my condition was, I paid for parking and reeled into the emergency room.

I remember bumping into a partition as I approached the desk, and that caught the attention of the nurse on duty. She asked what the problem was, and I replied, “Something isn’t right.”

She asked for my medical card and when I pulled out my wallet, I couldn’t figure out how to open it. That’s when things started to become a blur. A buddy of mine told me later that when you see the B.C. medical system moving fast, you know you’re in trouble.

The nurse at the receiving desk found my medical info and another nurse, Gord, came over to evaluate me. I described the headache as the worst I had ever experienced and told him about the numbness and tingling. He also discovered that I had lost all peripheral vision in my left eye and within 15 minutes I was in a CT scanner.

They discovered I had sustained an intracranial hemorrhage – bleeding in the brain – brought on by high blood pressure, which registered 225 when I was admitted.

My brain was swelling, which put pressure on the optic nerve resulting in the vision loss.

I don’t remember a lot about what happened next. Gord filled me in as to how sick I was – and how I should not have tried to drive – and the next thing I knew I was in an

ambulance on my way to the neurology unit at Royal Columbian Hospital. I was met there by neurological wizard Dr. Richard Chan, who immediately booked me in for surgery. Not in three weeks, not in three months – within three hours.

Less than 17 hours after wandering into the Peace Arch Hospital emergency room, I woke up in the neurology ward’s recovery unit at Royal Columbian Hospital.

The recovery since then has been slow but steady. The headaches are less frequent now and my vision has returned but I still have a ways to go. My doctor said it will take a full year to recover so right now I am just over the halfway point.

I have, however, learned a few lessons from my experience.

1. Don’t ignore the signs. The vicious headache, the numbness, tingling and disorientation are all ways your brain is telling you something is broken.

As guys we sometimes have a hard time accepting when we are sick. Several female friends, including my sister, have told me that their husbands would just try and sleep it off.

I did too. If I hadn’t been aware of what Amy Reid’s father was going through, I probably would have waited until it was too late.

2. Get help fast. The sooner the better. I was told by my doctor that one of the things in my favour was the surgeon was able to treat it as a bleed and not a clot or worse. How much worse? I was told a woman came into RCH the day after me with the same condition, but she waited before seeking treatment. The bleed moved into her brain stem and she died.

3. We are blessed with an amazing medical system staffed by incredibly talented and dedicated people. I can’t say enough good things about the way I was treated during my ordeal. Even the hospital food wasn’t that bad.

Well, except the vegetarian quiche. That’s just nasty.

4. If you are sitting in the emergency room for four hours, don’t get upset. The system works as a triage where the most urgent cases get treated first and the nicks, sprains and other owies can wait. Instead of being angry after the fifth hour, be thankful.

It means you’re going home tonight.

is deadly, yet we stay silent UncommonSense Adrian MacNair

W

hen people think of firefighters, it’s often the archetypal images of flashy red fire engines, sliding down fireman’s poles and black and white Dalmatian mascots.

We think of the chiseled hulks adorning charitable calendars, racing up stairs during firefighter challenges and handing out candy canes for the Christmas train in Stanley Park.

But there’s a darker side to firefighting that we never see. Nor can we imagine the horrors to which many of these men are witness.

As emergency responders, firefighters are often the first at the scene of a horrific car accident.

They’re also the ones who see the aftermath of the fires they put out, the weeping and sobbing of those who lost everything to the inferno.

As the months and years of seeing this kind carnage begins to add up, the chances of developing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) increase precipitously.

I wonder what it is that Surrey firefighter Kevin Hegarty witnessed which brought him to such depths of despair that he took his own life. see NO SHAME › page 13

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No shame in having PTSD ‹ from page 11

My throat closed up as I stood at his funeral on Monday and watched his young son bow his head while the casket was carried to the hearse, his step-daughter clutching his red firefighter helmet.

There’s an expression in the military called “unlimited liability.” When everyone else is running away from a disaster, it is the sworn duty of our Armed Forces, our firefighters and our police to run toward it.

Perhaps the greatest example of unlimited liability was demonstrated on Sept. 11, 2011, when firefighters and police officers ran into the great twin towers to rescue those still inside, despite guessing, or perhaps even knowing, that their own death was likely, if not imminent. We often call these people heroes in a reflexive, unthinking way, because we take it for granted that they put our lives above their own.

And yet the tragedy here isn’t in that we do not celebrate their heroism – for we surely do. No, the tragedy is that we expect them to see and think and act just like us, when it may be impossible for them to try.

With the rate of suicides from those veterans of the Afghan War, it’s becoming

obvious that PTSD is a serious mental illness that we as a society need to highlight and address. For we cannot allow these people who give us so much to think they are alone.

If a family member were to be diagnosed with cancer, we would offer them support and encouragement, try and find the best medical treatment and rally their friends around to show they’re not alone in the battle. So why should it be any different with PTSD? The stigma of mental illness, depression and suicide continues to hinder our treatment of these very common problems in our society. There is no shame in developing trauma or mental illness.

There is only shame in speaking about it in whispers and hushed tones.

Newspapers have an ethical code not to report on suicides for numerous reasons. We do not wish to exploit personal tragedy or to mistakenly promote copycat behaviour. But there’s also the risk of becoming complicit in the stigmatization of mental illness when we do not provide a voice for those in our society who are most vulnerable. As was written plainly on the face of a boy at his father’s funeral, there is far greater risk in staying silent.

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You brought sunshine to my day. You have a heart of gold and I wish you all good things in your life. ❚ I’d like to give some roses to the Whitecaps soccer team and their fans for the amazing atmosphere of games at BC Place. We took in the thrilling CapsPortland game last weekend, and it was a great time. ❚ Roses to Doug, who for many years was responsible for co-ordinating traffic during Surrey Urban Farmers’ Market events, and helped guide vendors in and out of North Surrey rec centre’s plaza and, later, city hall. He never missed a market, always had a warm smile and told funny jokes. This winter, he struggled with pneumonia. Last Thursday he suffered a massive heart attack, and he passed away on Tuesday. The market won’t be the same without him.

❚ Rotten tomatoes to developers for getting rid of all our beautiful forests and replacing them with townhomes. We need our environment for own health and species that live there. Leave our forests alone already! ❚ A big bag full of expired tomatoes to the people who broke into our mailboxes in our complex. Karma will get you. ❚ Rotten tomatoes to the person who stole our nice park bench from in front of S.R. Brewing. Hope your back is sore! ❚ A shipping container full of rotten tomatoes to the thieves who broke into the storage container at the BMX race track at 76th Avenue and 126th Street.

The bikes you stole were the club loaner bikes, for kids interested in trying the sport and for kids who can’t afford a bike of their own. If anyone has information, the club can be contacted through Actionbmx.com. ❚ Tomatoes to the restaurant that said their special was spaghetti. They served us Lipton Sidekicks. Horsekicks to them. ❚ A rotten tomato to the former mayor of Surrey, Dianne Watts. She did not get a larger SkyTrain system in Surrey because she was too focused on getting light rail and putting taxpayers’ money into South Surrey. Many more rotten tomatoes to the people of Surrey who voted in the new mayor and council – we are now stuck with a mayor who will not be able to do anything for our city other than to collect a paycheque. ❚ Rotten tomatoes to the teenagers who tried to steal our chocolate lab statue off our front steps late Friday night. I want you to know my boyfriend’s late father bought that for him when he was a little boy and because of your actions, the statue is now broken. An apology would be the respectful thing to do.

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Central City loses two major tenants Shopping mall sees both Future Shop and Target pull out, bringing ‘exciting redevelopment opportunities’ to site Christopher Poon Now staff Twitter @questionchris

A sign directing traffic at Central City Shopping Centre will have to be edited due to the departure of Target and Future Shop stores. (Photo: KEVIN HILL) “Both the Best Buy/Future Shop and Target announcements present exciting redevelopment opportunities for Central City,” said Bill Rempel, vice-president and manager of Blackwood Partners, which owns the mall. “We are examining a number a various scenarios as part of the long-term positioning of our asset.”

Elizabeth Model, CEO of the Downtown Surrey BIA, shared Rempel’s enthusiasm for the sites.

“There’s two terrific spaces with huge opportunity for new tenants right in our downtown core,” she said. “Central City and Blackwood Partners are very professional and will do a great job in attracting and filling the space and giving our area more choices for us, the consumer.”

Looking at the closures of two fairly large businesses in Surrey’s downtown core, Model said it was simply the economy and market at work, and doesn’t believe it has anything to

do with area-specific shopping habits.

“We’ll see businesses come and businesses go based on the requirements of the area, but in this case those are two major tenants throughout Canada,” she said. “So they might have very good sales in the area but it could be a case of head offices who are not realizing the potential of those specific businesses within the context of Canada.

“It’s business and it’s all about numbers.

If they don’t meet their quotas they don’t meet it across Canada then they have to make those very tough decisions because it impacts people’s lives.”

Anita Huberman, CEO of the Surrey Board of Trade said it was unfortunate that Surrey is affected by these store closures.

“It’s always a blow when such a significant business closes in Surrey and we’ve seen other closures of significant retail stores in the last year,” said

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CITY CENTRE — For many, it may seem like just yesterday that Target held its grand opening at Surrey’s Central City Shopping Centre, complete with a live band, former Canucks goalie Kirk McLean and a presentation from then-mayor Dianne Watts.

The glitzy event – complete with drinks and tapas – perfectly summed up the anticipation Canadians had for the U.S. retailer moving into our neck of the woods, and that this would be something big.

But fast-forward one-and-a-half years and the doors to Surrey’s lone Target location are now closed for good, leaving only a taste of disappointment in the mouths of so many Canadian customers. The big red Target seemingly missed the mark with consumers and the company is set to pull out of Canada completely by mid-May. Joining Target in Canadian retail heaven will be Future Shop, which abruptly announced its closure earlier this week, with stores either ceasing operations completely or turning into Best Buys.

At Central City, the Future Shop store is among those to be permanently closed.

The news means Surrey’s Central City Shopping Centre now finds itself with two sizeable empty storefronts.

And while some may look at the situation as being something of a negative, those in charge at Central see it as potential incarnate.

Huberman. “That means a loss of jobs, and when there’s a loss of jobs there’s less spending in the economy.”

But Model said she isn’t worried the closures will negatively impact the area in the long-term.

“What I do see are more people in the street, more people walking around from when I arrived six years ago,” she said. “Central City as a mall is so busy compared to what they used to be. So with the general population growth, with more businesses coming here, there’s a lot more pooling of people in the area, there’s more opportunities to do better.”

According to Rempel, plans for the locations will be announced sometime in the future, and he noted Best Buy and Future Shop have been nothing but great tenants.

There is currently a Best Buy located opposite the mall, which is also part of Blackwood’s property.

Approximately 1,500 Future Shop employees in Canada lost their jobs Saturday (March 28), when the company announced it would merge with its parent company, Best Buy Canada. The latter acquired Future Shop in a multi-million dollar deal in 2001, operating both chains.

Best Buy Canada issued a press release detailing that it closed 66 Future Shop stores, and temporarily closed an additional 65 stores as they transition over to the Best Buy brand.

The Future Shop in South Surrey at Grandview Corners (2267 160th St.) and the store at Scott Road Crossing (12048 80th Ave.) are both temporarily closed until April 4. Both stores will reopen under the Best Buy Canada brand.

In all, the company will now have a total of 192 locations across Canada, including 136 large-format stores and 56 Best Buy Mobile stores, the release said.

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NEW WESTMINSTER — Surrey Mountie Adrian Oliver died in a horrific traffic crash in Newton in 2012 but there was also a surviving victim who was injured trying to save his life.

That’s what lawyer Brij Mohan said about the other driver, Harjit Singh Lotay, who he says has been vilified for being in the wrong place at the wrong time.

“Mr. Lotay was the forgotten victim,” Mohan said of his client. Lotay stood beside him Tuesday in Begbie Square, a few steps away from the B.C. Supreme courthouse in New Westminster.

Lotay spoke briefly.

“I’ve done nothing wrong. I’m suffering myself,” he said. “I feel sorry for this guy, he lost his life, that’s all I can say.”

Oliver, 28, was the fifth Surrey Mountie to be killed while on duty since the force began policing this city in 1951. He was heading back to the detachment headquarters near the end of his shift, just before 5 a.m. on

Nov. 13, 2012. The unmarked police car he was driving, a 2010 Crown Victoria Interceptor, crashed with Lotay’s semi-truck at 148th Street and 64th Avenue as the truck driver was arriving home from Calgary.

The crash demolished the front end of the police car.

Lotay was charged with careless driving but the Crown stayed the charge last week.

Canada’s Attorney General has decided to file a lawsuit against Lotay to recover the cost of the destroyed police car and equipment it carried.

“Mr. Lotay will vigorously defend that lawsuit if and when he gets served with those documents,” Mohan said. “Mr. Lotay did nothing wrong.”

Lotay required multiple stitches as a result of trying to save Oliver’s life at the scene of the crash, the lawyer said. He’s also had two surgeries on his shoulder, sustained soft tissue damage, and suffers from “serious” depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. “He is living the nightmares of this accident every night,” Mohan said.

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WHITE ROCK — Each and every year during the summer months, thousands of visitors descend on the beaches of White Rock like moths to a flame. And while any given summer day on the picturesque waterfront is likely to be packed, crowds are even more ramped up during the annual Sea Festival.

With bands, vendors and other attractions somehow managing to squeeze more people onto an already capacity beach, the festival has become a summer highlight for many.

One of those key attractions has been artist Craig Mutch’s sand sculptures, which have appeared at the festival more often than not.

But for the 2015 iteration of the festival, Mutch’s involvement is up in the air after he was asked to contribute $2,500 in order to appear at the event. It’s an amount of money he isn’t sure about paying.

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“Personally I’m a little peeved at it,” he said. “They want $2,500? That would mean I would be paying to be there.”

According to Mutch, the sum represents a contribution he was asked to submit in order to be a part of this year’s festival. He was not asked to pay at previous festivals, and is wondering why this year is different.

The Sea Festival is run by the White Rock Events Society, a non-profit society that formed last year to revitalize the annual festival.

Dave Braun, president of the society, said Mutch is being asked to contribute to the festival since he obtains his own corporate sponsorship, which may be at odds with the organization’s.

“We’re a non-profit society and we have to go out and fundraise to make this festival happen every year,” explained Braun.

“We target the local business community and it turns out Craig does the same thing to help him. So he has his corporate sponsorships and accepts donations and has a little vending booth setup on his site. So for (these) three reasons combined, we’ve asked him to contribute to the Sea Festival this year.”

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up by his girlfriend last year, which featured taro card readings by his girlfriend, and only recently have his sculptures become self-sustaining. However, the artist feels he’s being unfairly singled out due to his success in recent years.

“I have to hire an (assistant), afford accommodation and it’s only the last couple of years where it’s become profitable,” he explained.

“I’ve always been self-sustaining, had to find my own sponsors and so on. They’re looking at last year and saying I’m making a whack of money but not looking at the last 20 years. It’s like looking at a veteran and taking their retirement money, not looking at all the stuff they did in their life.”

Mutch first brought his sculptures to the festival in 1988 and has returned to ply his trade around 15 times since. The artist said that more often than not, he’s taken

financial hits in doing so, and this time around he’d like to keep it viable. In recent years, he has included logos of sponsors – such as car manufacturers and other businesses – in his displays.

“I understand the big picture that money’s tight,” said Mutch.

“Even though there’s million-dollar homes plotted in the hillside, money is tight there. I don’t mind making a contribution but make it $500 and put it toward the cause. Call it a ‘City Utility Fee’ or something for the festival.”

Currently, Mutch is exploring the possibility of using a smaller lot, if it would mean having to contribute less. He currently has one sponsor lined up for 2015, but has yet to see any funding from that.

Braun said he’s hopeful something can be worked out, adding it would be a shame if the sculptures were not part of the festival.

“Craig’s sculptures are amazing. We want to have him back, it’s just a question where he’s going to be situated, how much space he’s going to use and whether he’s going to be able to contribute to the festival,” said Braun. “We would like to have him on as a partner.” cpoon@thenownewspaper.com

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SURREY — The Crown is seeking six to eight years in prison for a Surrey

drunk driver who blew through a red light in a busy intersection, crashed his car and left his best friend to die in the passenger seat.

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when the crash happened on Sept. 6th, 2011. Driving while impaired, and while subject to an indefinite driving prohibition, Ostrowski ran a red light, entering the intersection of 88th Avenue and 132nd Street from a left turn lane, and a Nissan SUV T-boned his Honda CRX. Ostrowski’s friend, Sergio Martinez, was badly injured in the collision and died in hospital a few hours later.

Twenty minutes after the crash, police found Ostrowski walking down a side street a few blocks away, still intoxicated. He denied he was the driver and claimed he and the person behind the wheel both ran away right after the crash.

Ostrowski claimed a pal of Martinez whom he didn’t know had been the driver, but Gulbransen didn’t believe it. He found “many aspects” of Ostrowski’s testimony “unbelievable.”

Gulbransen found Ostrowski guilty on May 22, 2014, in Surrey provincial court, of impaired driving causing death, dangerous driving causing death, and failing to stop knowing that death or bodily harm resulted.

His sentencing hearing has since been delayed four times. The Crown delivered its submission on Monday but the matter was adjourned because defence lawyer Stephen Hutchison lost his voice.

“This has been going on too long,” Gulbransen said.

“I just don’t want this to drag on any further.”

Ostrowski eventually admitted he had been the driver, almost three years after the fact.

Sayson said Ostrowski ran off because he didn’t want to be arrested for a robbery to which he later pleaded guilty.

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Tickets and info: Bluefrogstudios.ca, 604 542-3055.

“Elvis & Friends” concert presented by Legends of Rock ‘n’ Roll, on Friday, April 10 at Bell Performing Arts Centre, Surrey, featuring Bobby Brooks Wilson, son of legendary Jackie Wilson. 7:30 p.m. show, info at LegendsofRocknRoll. com, call 604-507-6355.

Champian Fulton: Charismatic New York-based vocalist and pianist performs Friday, April 10 at White Rock’s Blue Frog Studios, with Jodi Proznick on bass, Julian MacDonough on drums and Cory Weeds on tenor sax. Tickets and info: Bluefrogstudios.ca, 604 5423055.

Three Worlds: Vancouver Island-based world music group (instrumental virtuosos Brad Prevedoros, Niel Golden and Greg Joy) performs 8 p.m. Saturday, April 11 at Firehall Centre for the Arts, 11489 84th Ave., North Delta.

Tickets: advance tickets $15, $20 at the door, can be purchased by credit card by phoning 604-596-4485 or in person at the venue. Band info: Threeworlds.ca.

Roy Forbes: Veteran B.C. songwriter in concert 8 p.m. Saturday, April 11 at Blue Frog Studios, White Rock, featuring songs from new “Strikin’ Matches” album. Tickets $35 + GST at 604-542-3055 or online at Bluefrogstudios.ca.

R&B Allstars: Band performs two shows Friday, April 17 at Blue Frog Studios in White Rock, at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Tickets and info: Bluefrogstudios.ca, 604 542-3055.

Blues Brothers Too: Tribute band performs two shows Saturday, April 18 at Blue Frog Studios, White Rock.

Shows at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Tickets and info: Bluefrogstudios.ca, 604 542-3055.

Jazz Vespers at Northwood United Church: Hour-long concert events on second and fourth Sundays at church, 8855 156th St., Surrey, starting at 4 p.m. April 12: Mighty Fraser Big Band.

EASTER Surrey Museum’s Easter Fair set for 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 4: Popular event adds a twist to traditional Easter fun with an array of local animal rescue groups who team up with the museum to teach children and their parents about the “real Easter Bunny” and other animals. Families can get up close and personal with rescue animals, from rabbits to cats and dogs to birds. All-ages, admission by donation. Animal rescue groups at this year’s fair include AireCanada Airedale Rescue, T&T Shar-pei Rescue, BC Exotic Bird Society, Surrey SPCA Education Centre, Chihuahua Club of BC, Vancouver

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Your weekly guide to all the events and activities happening in Surrey, White Rock and North Delta Rabbit Rescue and TLC Pet Adoptions. Museum is located at 17710 56A Ave., Surrey. Info: 604592-6956 or visit Surrey.ca/heritage.

North Delta Lions Club hosts its 47th annual Easter Egg Hunt at Sunbury Park, Dunlop Rd. and Centre St., North Delta, on Easter Sunday, April 5, at 2 p.m. sharp, rain or shine.

Children from one to 11 years of age are welcome. Info: 604 591-7782 (Dan de Montreuil).

SEE COMPLETE EVENTS GUIDE AT THENOWNEWSPAPER.COM Cancer Society. Info: Runforlifebc.ca.

OPEN HOUSE #TalkDelta Municipal Open House event Wednesday, April 15 at Sungod Recreation Centre from 4 to 9 p.m., 7815 112th St., North Delta. “Come to an open house to talk about issues affecting our community and learn more about the range of services and activities offered in Delta. Join us for a chance to win an annual facility recreation pass.” Info: Delta.ca/TalkDelta.

DANCE SHOWS Surrey Festival of Dance runs until April 28 at Surrey Arts Centre, with “No Borders” group competition on May 9. Festival features acroDance, Classical Ballet, Contemporary, Modern, International, Jazz, Hip Hop/Street, Tap and Stage, with public performances at Bear Creek Park venue. Info: Surreyfestival.com, 604-585-3320.

Synergy 2015 dance competition at Bell Performing Arts Centre in Surrey from April 13 to 19, at 6250 144th St., Surrey. 604-507-6355.

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THEATRE/STAGE “Quartet”: Ronald Harwood-written play about aging opera singers at a retirement home staged by White Rock Players’ Club, staged from April 8 to 25 at Coast Capital Playhouse, 1532 Johnston Rd., White Rock.

Stars Adrian Duncan, George Stone, Alison Schamberger and Nina Shoroplova, directed by Don Braird.

Tickets and info: Whiterockplayers. ca, 604-536-7535.

FUNDRAISERS Sources 20th Annual Fundraising Gala (“Roaring Twenties”) on Saturday, April 11 at Hazelmere Golf & Country Club, 18150 8th Ave., Surrey. Admission is $125 per ticket.

“Delicious sit-down dinner, live and silent auctions, entertainment by Peninsula Productions, games and much more. This year is the gala’s 20th anniversary and may also be Sources’ largest fundraiser ever, with a $100,000 target to support our homeless prevention services.” Info: SourcesBC.ca, 604-542-7593.

VISUAL ART Vendel Festival Art Show on Saturday, April 11 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Beecher Place, 12160 Beecher St., Crescent Beach, Surrey.

“Original art in both pictures and sculptures, great ocean views, music, wine tasting & chocolate pairing, and special treats from Bite Me Desserts.” Featuring artists David Boughton, Wendy Burge, Don Francis, Sussanne Hoiberg, Rachel Legare, Wendy Mould. Info: Vendelfestival.weebly.com.

Crescent Beach Photography Club will be holding a juried exhibition of Black and White Prints in a “Challenge Competition” on April 11 at St. Mark’s Church Hall, 12953 20th Ave., South Surrey, 7 p.m. Fourteen photography clubs from the Lower Mainland will be

Bobby Brooks Wilson, son of rock ‘n’ roll icon Jackie Wilson, performs in Surrey on Friday, April 10 as part of an “Elvis & Friends” show at the Bell. See listing under Concerts. participating, public welcome.

Admission is $5 , door prizes and refreshments.

Thursday Artist Talk: Events hosted by Surrey Art Gallery Association (SAGA) on first Thursday of every month at Bear Creek Park facility, 7:30 p.m. Info: 604-501-5566, Arts.surrey.ca. Featured on April 2: Learn how Langley artist Suzanne Erickson incorporates gourds in her artistic practice.

Watershed Artworks gallery shop: Works by local artists featured at North Delta facility operated by non-profit Watershed Artworks Society, at 11425 84th Ave. Info: 604-596-1029, Watershedartworks. ca. Featured during month of April: Marilyn Atkey’s “West Coast Scenes” – a painter’s view, in the gallery shop and in North Delta Rec Centre. Meetgreet event with artist on Saturday, April 18 from 2 to 4 p.m.

EDUCATION “Social Skills Through Drama” acting classes at Surrey Arts Centre: Youth get social skills therapy on the sly while learning about acting in sessions starting April 8; runs for six weeks on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., fee $120 (course #4391085, Surrey. ca/register, 604-501-5100).

SPORTS/REC Jose Canseco autograph event: Former baseball player to make an appearance at Pastime Sports at Central City Shopping Centre,

Surrey, on Saturday, April 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. More info: Facebook. com/events/709651692484609.

Newton Seniors Centre Tennis Club seeks experienced, senior (55+) tennis players. “We are not a teaching club, so you must know how to play, serve and score.” For information, call Al or Sue at 604594-8783, or Jan, 604-502-7844.

HERITAGE/HISTORY Historic Stewart Farm’s 13th annual “Seedy Saturday” event on Saturday, April 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (drop in, by donation). “The Stewart Farm’s gardeners will be opening their treasury of flower, vegetable and herb seeds saved from the Stewart Farm’s heirloom gardens,” with crafts and activities.

Farm is located at 13723 Crescent Road in South Surrey. For more information call 604-592-6956 or visit Surrey.ca/heritage.

BUSINESS Surrey Board of Trade Business Networking reception hosted

by Morgan Creek Golf Course (3500 Morgan Creek Way, Surrey) on Thursday, April 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. “There will be great prizes and delicious hors d’oeuvres.” Info: Call 604-581-7130.

WALKS/RUNS Run for Life 2015 on Sunday, April 12 at Sungod Recreation Centre, North Delta. Proceeds to Canadian

Heritage Banner Design Contest in Delta: Delta residents and artists are invited to enter their original street banner design to this year’s contest from March 30 to June 1. Photography, digital art, collage, painting and drawing, and printmaking entries will be accepted, and a winner will be selected from each of three categories (North Delta, South Delta, and Child/Youth), one overall grand prize winner of all categories. Each winner will receive a $350 honorarium and a street banner with their design, and grand prize winning design will be displayed on Delta street banners from January to May 2016; contest deadline June 1. Info: Delta.ca.

Awards for Autism event hosted

by Pacific ABA Academy: Nominations sought for third annual fundraising dinner event, set for Friday, April 17 at Crown Palace Banquet Hall, Surrey. “If you know a child between the ages of two and 18 who have a diagnosis of autism, and have exceptional talent that deserves recognition, please nominate them in one of nine categories.” Nomination deadline is April 1, info at Pacificaba.com, or visit #330-12886 96th Ave., Surrey.

PARKit Design Challenge: City of Surrey seeks submissions for annual contest, a competition for the design and installation of a summertime pop-up park in Surrey City Centre.

Entries due by May 1, winner announced May 16. Info: Surrey. ca/parkit.

White Rock Community Orchestra: “If you love making music, come join us on Saturday mornings. We are welcoming new members. Give Don a call, 603-8070460.”

VOLUNTEERING White Rock Community Policing is looking for bike patrol volunteers: “Be the eyes and ears for the police and make a difference in your community by volunteering for this great team. Successful applicants must pass an extensive security check and be willing to commit approximately eight hours a month. All equipment is provided.”

Contact Julia Everett by email, julia.everett@rcmp-grc.gc.ca, or

telephone 778-593-3600.

Volunteer with White Rock Sea Festival: White Rock Events Society welcomes volunteers to help with summer festival. Contact Dave Braun, davidrbraun1@gmail.com.

SALES/CRAFTS Charity fundraiser at Star of the Sea Centre, White Rock: More than 90 vendor tables with crafts, antiques collectables, memorabilia, retro, art, household items and more.

Event held on the first Saturday of every month. 50/50 draw, door prizes, free parking, rain or shine.

Info: Call Brian Hoven, 604-5361947.

New To You Linen and Collectible sale held by Peace Arch Hospital Auxilliary Kwatcha Group, on Wednesday April 8 at the hospital, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Proceeds of our spring sale go to the auxilliary. Featuring “new to you” linens, doilies, china and other collectibles. For info, contact Diane Perrie, 604-531-1850.

Garage sale at Crossroads United Church in North Delta on April 11, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 7655 Scott Rd. More info: 778-5931043.

LIBRARY EVENTS “Maker Meetups” held on Friday nights at City Centre Library (6:30 to 8:45 p.m.), encouraging people to “learn arts and science concepts by making actual objects” in an open workshop format. Events held in partnership with Maker Cube, a non-profit organization that aims to create the first Makerspace in Surrey. Info: Surreylibraries. ca/programs-services/5798.aspx.

BOOKS/LIT “Local Author” events on select dates at Black Bond Books, 15562 24th Ave., South Surrey (604-5364444, Blackbondbooks.com). April 11 event features Cathie Borrie, author of “The Long Hello,” from 1:30 to 3 p.m. “Borrie has advanced degrees in health as well as law and trained as a nurse. Her book details her seven years as caregiver to her mother.”

FESTIVALS/FAIRS Party for the Planet: Annual festival celebrates Earth Day in Surrey with main-stage entertainment by Good For Grapes and Five Alarm Funk, plus many attractions, on Saturday, April 25 at Surrey City Hall and City Centre Library. Free admission, event runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with Charlotte Diamond, North Shore Celtic Ensemble and Kiki the Eco Elf also featured, plus Raptors Ridge Birds of Prey, a rock-climbing wall, farmers’ market, tree sale, eco craft station and more. Info: Surrey. ca/partyfortheplanet.

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Arts council recognition is nice; SLT preps doctor drama ArtsScene Melanie Minty Columnist

Spotlight. STCcreatives is the webmaster for the arts council. A well deserved award.

Do you know how much work it is to put together a simple newsletter, never mind a full-colour, 25-plus-page mag every month? Spotlight is a fantastic publication, and it is sent out to every member, every month. While accepting his much-deserved award at the Surrey Arts Council’s AGM, Thompson encouraged members to send in articles and photos. Promote your dance, music, art, performance. Copies of Spotlight are available at many of the arts council’s business members locations, like the arts and crafts store DeSerres and also at my store, danceCraft. There are actually 78 business members, so hooray for business and the arts.

Surrey Little Theatre is a member of the Arts Council of Surrey. Their spring play, Truth and Reconciliation, opens April 16 and runs until May 16. For tickets and show info, visit brownpapertickets.com/event/852954, email reservations@surreylittletheatre.com or phone 604-576-8451.

This is gritty and gripping drama that follows the story of Ben Montgomery, a passionate young doctor helping the sick and the poor in a volatile Central American country. The play unfolds largely in flashback

as we follow Ben and his mysterious disappearance. As we go back in time, we see how Ben falls into the trap that ultimately claims his life – even as, in a gripping parallel storyline, his grieving parents testify angrily before a Truth and Reconciliation Commission that has been convened to investigate the crime. The play comes with an audience advisory: Not suitable for children.

The play is Surrey Little Theatre’s entry in the yearly Theatre BC contest, as part of the Fraser Valley Zone festival. The province is divided into 10 regional zones, each governed by its zone chair and a board of directors.

Member theatre clubs and organizations make up each zone; in May each year, these clubs come together for their own respective zone festivals – a celebration of community theatre, each with a professional adjudicator, and ending in an awards ceremony where a “best of the best” performance is selected and announced. Winners from each zone will converge in Kamloops from July 4 to 11 for Theatre BC’s annual provincial theatre festival, called Destination Mainstage. It is a big deal. Support our local community theatre. The audience is an important and integral part of the art. melminty@telus.net

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he Arts Council of Surrey, established in 1965, has come a long way in its nearly 50-year history. With a handful of members using borrowed space for meetings, our arts council is now housed in the five-year-old Newton Cultural Centre and has the responsibility of running this space – not a small job, as NCC is now a new hub for classes, performances and art exhibits.

Besides the operation of NCC, the Arts Council of Surrey sponsors and produces more than 15 events each year, in addition to participating in community events such as the City of Surrey’s Fusion Festival and Children’s Festival, the Surrey Association of Art Teachers student exhibit, the Cloverdale Blueberry Festival and other community events. Scholarships and bursaries are awarded annually to students in the arts, and grants are given to member groups. The Arts Council also recognizes the contributions of local businesses and individuals with Business

and the Arts Award (for businesses) and Outstanding Service to the Arts Award, or OSTA (individuals).

And whoo hoo! The Arts Council of Surrey recognized me – little ol’ me, your favourite arts columnist – with the 2015 OSTA. Thank you. It wasn’t just for the support I give through this column for all you artistic souls out there. I have memberships and participation in Surrey Little Theatre, Fraser Valley Gilbert & Sullivan Society, West Coast Tap Dance Collective and, of course, the arts council. I have served on the board of directors for the above groups, as well as for Surrey Symphony Society. Sort of been there, done that, and probably made the T-shirt – small things, just over a long period of time.

And I enjoyed it. Still, the recognition is nice, and I do share it with all the amazing and dedicated people I have met over the last 30 years of my involvement in the arts.

The Business and the Arts Award for 2015 went to Paul Thompson and STCcreatives.

At one time, he was involved with the Gilbert & Sullivan Society at the same time I was, either doing costumes or producing shows or something like that. Thompson is currently the artistic editor for the arts council’s flashly, splashy monthly newsletter/magazine,

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SURREY MUSEUM’S EASTER FAIR: Animal-rescue groups are the focus of the museum’s annual event (pictured), which aims to teach children and their parents about the “real Easter Bunny” and other animals. Special guests Vancouver Rabbit Agility Club will show off their athletic bunnies at 2 and 3 p.m. on the museum’s plaza (weather permitting), and guests Alison and George the Dancing Dog will be featured at 1:30 p.m. It all happens Saturday (April 4) from 1 to 4 p.m. at the museum, 17710 56A Ave., Cloverdale. More details at Surrey. ca/heritage, 604-592-6956.

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Alison Schamberger, George Stone, Adrian Duncan and Nina Shoroplova (from left) star in Quartet, staged at White Rock’s Coast Capital Playhouse starting Wednesday, April 8.

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WHITE ROCK — If you’ve ever had a moment that made you realize you’re no longer a spring chicken, then you’ll be up to speed with all the cracks in White Rock Players’ Club’s upcoming production of Quartet.

The charming play, written by Ronald Harwood, stars four ex-opera singers living together in a retirement home as they come to terms with the realities of getting older, while still dealing with past wounds.

“To a very large extent, it’s (about) the pitfalls of the challenges of growing older and dealing with the fact that, inside, you’re still the same person, you just can’t do some of the things you could do,” said Adrian Duncan, who plays the part of Wilf, a jokingly lascivious widower.

“You haven’t lost your spirit, and this is a challenge, and four different people in this play are dealing with it in their own individual ways.”

Duncan stars alongside George Stone (who plays the embittered Reggie), Alison Schamberger (the flirtatious and increasingly eccentric Cissy) and Nina Shoroplova (the diva Jean).

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Sunday afternoon (March 29) during rehearsal at Coast Capital Playhouse, the story is about growing older while never truly growing up.

“I think that… I don’t know about women, but for guys, they get to a certain point in their life and they realize that some of the things they thought were important in the past aren’t as important as they thought they were,” said Stone, a recent Alberta transplant.

“I think that Reggie in this play has come to that point, he says, ‘This place has been so calm and so agreeable’ … there was this one huge problem in the past – that lady there,” Stone said, pointing to Shoroplova with a laugh.

“That kind of upset everything that he had found, so that’s the motivation for him anyways, to turn into what he turns into,” he said.

Unlike their characters, however, the actors seem to have fewer personality conflicts.

“I hadn’t met any of these people before six weeks ago, when we started and it, absolutely amazes me how we so easily slid into being a group,” Stone said.

With age comes less pretension, Schamberger added.

“I think the thing is, at a certain age, you don’t really have too much to prove to people, so that’s part of it,” she said. “When you’re in a cast (with) a variety of ages, you see people kind of strutting their stuff and showing off and trying to gain points with each other.

But at this point in our lives, we don’t really have that to prove anymore, so I think we can really be relaxed with each other.”

Shoroplova interjected, “We’re enjoying the slide down.”

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SURREY — The Surrey Festival of Dance kicked off its 49th year at Surrey Arts Centre last Thursday (March 26), with nearly four weeks to go.

With a $2 admission fee per performance, festival organizer Carol Girardi says it’s the best and cheapest entertainment in Surrey during the month of April.

Filled with tap, hip-hop, jazz, ballet performances and more, the festival runs until April 28, and culminates on May 9 with the No Borders group dance challenge and honour awards. SFD also offers masterclasses over the month.

The youth-oriented festival is a monthlong tribute to hardworking dancers, with approximately $60,000 in scholarships given to rising stars each year.

The annual event, run almost entirely by volunteers, helps keep kids “focused, disciplined and

Maya Dombowsky from Project Dance does her tap solo at Surrey Festival of Dance Tuesday (March 31) at Surrey Arts Centre. (Photo: KEVIN HILL) keeps them off the streets,” Girardi told the Now. All money paid for masterclasses registration ($20 per person) goes directly to funding scholarships, she added.

Surrey Festival of Dance runs every day at Surrey Arts Centre (except April 3 to 6), at Bear Creek Park.

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Focus keeps archers drawing bows Three-day event draws competitors to Cloverdale Agrixplex

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tanding six-foot-two and nearly half that wide, 51-year-old Stan Jones is just about as far from a Banana Republic-wearing, soy latte-sipping cosmopolitan as one man can be.

Living in Langley, where the only highrises are trucks, he spends his weekdays as an auto mechanic and his weekends, when he gets the chance, hunting. When he talks, he does so without pretension. When he laughs, he laughs honestly. In many ways, he’s the prototypical man’s man.

Sam (short for Samantha) Reynolds is an 11-year-old girl who lives in Cloverdale. Shy until you gain her trust, when she suddenly opens up like she’s known you for years, Sam plays tenor sax in her elementary school band and enjoys curling up with an old school hard-cover book every now and then.

Paul Van Tassel raced sports cars for years at spots like Mission and the now defunct course at the Boundary Bay airport. Now 34, the Surrey resident seems younger than that and somehow seems to have dodged the cynicism of adulthood. Well spoken and gregarious, he now has a family of his own and runs a machine shop in Newton where he makes bar code equipment for the lumber industry.

Karleigh Meier is upbeat and enthusiastic and prone to fits of spontaneous laughter.

The 15-year-old Vernon girl is an unabashed rural tomboy, preferring hunting to movies and typical teenage fare and dreaming of the day she’s able to travel “up north” to the oil fields and the big bucks. That she’ll take down home country music over Bieber-pop or hip-hop is no surprise whatsoever.

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But this was no chance encounter.

On March 22 at Cloverdale Agriplex, the quartet came together, along with 120 other folks, in the finale of a three-day event that none of them would have dared missed.

Stan, Sam, Paul, and Karleigh, you see, are archers. Passionate archers. And this was their nirvana – the 2015 3D Canadian Indoor Archery Championships.

Staged by local archery haunt Semiahmoo Fish and Game Club, the event was the first of its kind to be held in these parts. It featured some of the best bow-and-arrow practitioners in the country shooting at “three dimensional” (essentially life-size foam and/or rubber animals) targets. And it kept Jones, who also happens to be the archery director at Semiahmoo, busy for a heck of a long time just to pull it off.

“I’d been to indoor 3D national championships in Alberta and really enjoyed them. I looked at what goes on at events like this and figured we have the facilities here, so why can’t we do it here?

“I pretty much spent the last year on it. We

had to get more targets and of course there’s all the organization too. And we had to reach people. We sent flyers all over the country.”

Ultimately, Jones was pleased with the way it all went down, though he’s pretty sure the current economic climate in archery hotbed Alberta forced more than a few would-be attendees to stay home.

Still, it went off without a hitch and a small profit was made, which will go directly to the Semiahmoo club’s fish hatchery and volunteer groups such as the Surrey Sea Cadets, which meet at the club.

So what’s it like to stand out there as dozens of archers simultaneously let fly?

Braveheart-esque, to say the least.

Granted, there’s a good chunk of downtime between each flurry, wherein competitors and judges alike walk to the targets and check their accuracy. And certainly the level of safety is impressive.

No one even thinks of raising a bow until every last person has crossed back into the safety zone. see › page 31

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Nevertheless, it’s a wee bit frightening at first, watching all those high-tech bows being stressed to the absolute max, knuckles pressed hard into faces for stability, then all those extremely pointy arrows streaking through the air. Over and over again.

It’s that visceral thrill that first attracted exracer Van Tassel.

“In Grade 7, my parents said ‘pick a sport.’

The Kevin Costner Robin Hood movie had just come out and I thought it was pretty cool.”

A sabbatical for university aside, he’s been at it ever since. These days, he tries to shoot four or five times a week and instructs at North Shore Archery.

“It’s something you can completely boil down to you. You have a singular focus on what you’re doing. It’s my biggest joy in life.”

Van Tassel, who put in a half-dozen volunteer hours each day at the Agriplex, especially digs the outdoor 3D get-togethers at Semiahmoo, where they shut down the trails, place fake animals all over the countryside, and commence to “hunt.” He likens it to a day at the golf course.

Grade 6 student Reynolds watched her dad Robert discover the sport and fall in love with

it. A year later, she asked if she could come along, too.

Today, she shoots twice a week and is a hardened veteran of a dozen competitions. It’s really quite miraculous to see this unassuming little girl – did we mention she’s in Grade 6?

– transform into a steely-eyed warrior princess once she raises bow to face. She grabbed first place in her category at the nationals.

Country girl Meier, who looks so incredibly at home in this environment – she began at the age of seven and has been a gun and bow hunter almost as long – says archery “is calming. When I’m there, I focus just on that.

Nothing else matters.”

Now in Grade 10, she says she shoots five times a week, usually at a range her family built adjacent to her dad’s warehouse. She finished second in her category at nationals.

As for Jones, well, he wasn’t quite as pleased with his own performance as he was with the event as a whole.

“Putting it together, I haven’t been practicing the way I should be. Now that it’s over, I can get back to having fun,” he adds with a chuckle.

If you’re interested in exploring your inner Robin Hood, check out the Semiahmoo Fish and Game Club website, at Sfgc.ca.

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NX

A Bold New Crossover

BY DAVID CHAO

Lexus is the latest manufacturer to enter the ever-growing luxury compact SUV segment. By creating a stylish, this-lookslike-a-transformer vehicle called the NX, it’s trying to make a real impact in this fiercely competitive market.

The NX is eye-catching, comfortable and comes with Lexus’ reputation for reliability. Rivals include the Audi Q3, BMW X1 and the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class, though the NX is actually bigger and roomier than most of these cars.

The NX is available in two models: the NX 200t which is the first Lexus with a turbocharged engine, and the NX 300h which has a sophisticated hybrid system.

Design

The Lexus NX is loosely based on the Toyota RAV4 mechanically, but the design is much more dramatic and it is so different from the RAV4 that you can’t see any resemblance from inside or out.

The first thing you notice about the NX is the gaping trapezoidal front grille. Lexus’ trademark “spindle” grille dominates the front, which protrudes quite far ahead of the front axle but it’s actually surprisingly appealing.

Intricately detailed LED headlights sit high on the NX’s shoulders. The separate daytime running lights are sharp and accent the striking grille.

Moving along the side, the doors are nicely sculpted and the rounded roof gives the NX a balanced appearance.

At the back, the three-dimensional taillights add some drama; the edge of the lights actually stick out from the body making the car look wider than it really is.

The spoiler over the window and dual exhausts make it look aggressive.

The cabin is driver-focused and available with an impressive level of onboard technology.

Passengers will appreciate how spacious and comfortable the NX is in comparison to other compact SUVs. Those who want an extra “spice’ thrown into the NX can add the F SPORT package, which includes an even more menacing front grille, F SPORT badging, aluminium sport pedals, a g-force meter, and liquid injection foam F SPORT seats.

Performance

As mentioned, the NX 200t is the first Lexus with a twin-scroll turbocharged engine. The 2.0-litre Atkinson cycle four-cylinder delivers 235 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque which is pretty good but not class-leading.

Being an all-new engine, it is packed with modern technology which includes the turbo that is built into the exhaust manifold – this helps reduce turbo lag to almost unnoticeable levels.

Mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, the NX 200t offers sporty dynamics with all-wheel drive and a lock-up torque converter. A three-setting Drive Mode Select system (Sport, Normal and Eco) allows drivers to modify vehicle responsiveness.

Since the NX 300h weighs more and has less power, it feels less peppy than its stablemate. The Lexus Hybrid Drive system is built around a 2.5-litre Atkinson cycle four-cylinder and delivers 194 total system horsepower and 152 lb-ft of torque.

Mated to an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission and all-wheel drive, the NX 300h provides smooth acceleration yet 7.4L/100km combined fuel efficiency.

Also, this is the first Lexus Hybrid Drive to feature a kick-down function to improve acceleration. And, the hybrid battery is split into two separate pods for better weight distribution.

While the handling is crisp and linear, there is something absent from the NX’s driving characteristic. Perhaps its ride is too smooth; perhaps the steering is too numb – not sure the exact reason but the NX excites its drivers from the outside but not so much when it’s driven.

Environment

The cabin of the NX has a lot going for it and feels more expensive than the price suggests.

The dash is covered in stitched material and nearly every other surface is soft and/or padded with a high level of accuracy.

Interior measurements of the NX are very similar to the RAV4. However, as with the

exterior, the NX is more sport-minded as indicated by the tighter seats and wide centre console. The front seats are very supportive and comfortable.

To provide further comfort and versatility, the rear seats split 60/40 and they even power recline and power fold. These are nice-to-have features that soon become must-have items.

Not only is the NX quiet and comfortable, but it’s also filled with intelligent technology. For example, it’s available with a Wireless Charging Tray and a 6.2-inch head up display – the largest in the Lexus range.

The new optional Remote Touch Interface controls the navigation, climate control and connected devices. It works better than older designs found in other Lexus models and uses Haptic feedback when the cursor is over one of the on-screen buttons. Still, just give us an actual touch panel because no matter which automaker attempts to make these more user friendly, they are awful to use in general.

The cargo capacity in the NX is less than the RAV4, thanks to its sloping roof. Capacity is 0.5 cubic metres in the NX 200t, and 0.475 cubic metres in the NX 300h.

Features

The NX 200t has a starting price of $40,950, and the NX 300h starts at $58,850.

Standard equipment includes a leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated front seats, dual-zone climate control, heated exterior mirrors, auto dimming rearview mirror, backup camera, smart key system, and Bluetooth capability.

Additional features, available as options or on higher trims, include ventilated front seats, heated steering wheel, clearance and backup sensors, dynamic cruise control, lane keeping assist system, blind spot monitoring, pre-collision system, rear cross traffic alert, rain-sensing wipers, and auto high beam.

Fuel efficiency numbers (L/100km) for the NX 200t are 10.8 city, 8.8 highway and 9.9 combined. The NX 300h returns 7.1 city, 7.7 highway and 7.4 combined.

Thumbs Up

The new design certainly turns heads. Also, the new turbocharged engine is exciting and provides strong performance and admirable fuel economy.

Thumbs Down

The engine is raspy and the steering is numb, making the new NX a good performance vehicle but not a great one from a handling perspective.

The Bottom Line

If you are looking for a unique, high-tech-oriented and reliable crossover that is also eye-catching, consider the Lexus NX.

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