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Two of a kind: Sister pianos, painted with the artwork of renowned aboriginal artists and valued at around a half a million dollars, made a temporary home on the Peninsula before being unveiled. see page 11

Vandalism spree

‘Balanced’ idea dropped

Seniors victimized

School’s out for summer

Hannah Sutherland Staff Reporter

Ruth Cannon is just one of more than a dozen seniors who woke up Wednesday morning to find their vehicles had been broken into. While some of the cars were inside the gated, underground lot of Kiwanis Park Place, 12850 26 Ave., Cannon’s ’93 Toyota Tercel and other affected vehicles had been parked on the street. Cannon’s car had been accessed through a smashed window. The 66-year-old’s GPS was stolen, and her backseat was pulled out for access to the trunk. “It’s like your privacy isn’t there anymore; it’s not a nice feeling,” she said. Resident tenancy board president Jim Williams told Peace Arch News RCMP were called after a resident heard the underground lot’s gate closing and saw people carrying out items at about 12:15 a.m. March 17. Around the same time, he said, another resident who was walking his dog saw a pile of loot on the sidewalk outside the seniors’ building. While RCMP were on site, Williams said, a pickup truck pulled into the adjacent fire hall parking lot. An officer stopped and inspected the vehicle, before apprehending three male occupants, who looked to be in their 40s. “Two or three more police cars came,” he recalled. “They handcuffed them and took them in their vehicles.” Surrey RCMP spokesperson Const. Peter Neily said, however, only one person, the driver of the vehicle, had been taken into cus see page 4

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Malcolm Jones’s ignition was broken and window smashed.

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White Rock Christian Academy Warriors Christian Weisbrod (left) and Riley Barker crash the boards against the Walnut Grove Gators, during first-round action at B.C. Triple-A basketball championships Wednesday at the PNE Agrodome. See page 27.

Public-school students will continue to have two months of summer vacation for the “foreseeable future” locally. The idea of changing the calendar to shorten summer break and, instead, spread those weeks throughout the year was floated late last year by the district – and received a chilly response. A letter was sent out in December describing the concept of a socalled balanced calendar, and invited public input. More than 400 responses were received from parents, staff and students. The Surrey Board of Education also discussed ❝The lineup the idea with employee was pretty and parent groups. long for The outcome? Strong people who support for keeping weren’t the standard provincial interested.❞ school calendar as it is. The district said respon- Laurae McNally dents who had experi- Board chairperson enced a balanced calendar in other school districts were generally more in favour of the idea than those who were considering it for the first time. Supporters also suggested other options, such as extending the school year into mid-July rather than having kids end their vacation and go back to class in mid-August. Still, most who responded weren’t thrilled with changing the long-running practice of children and teens having July and August off. The most common concerns were about summer classroom temperatures, family vacations and student employment for high school-aged kids. At one point, there was even a Facebook page called “Say NO to mandatory summer school” opposing the proposed schedule change. “The discussion is over,” Surrey Board of Education chairperson Laurae McNally said of the short-lived conversation about possibly altering the school year. “The lineup was pretty long for people who weren’t interested.”

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urrey schools have long faced uphill even more crowded for a time. While the challenges. Many of these are due to referenda requirement was lifted in the growth. early 1970s, it remained a challenge to get When I began working at the Surrey enough funds to build the schools needed, Leader in 1979 as a reporter, I was or add on to those in growing assigned to cover Surrey school areas. Since that time in the early Frank Bucholtz board meetings. My knowledge 1980s, with a brief exception in the of Surrey schools was somewhat early 1990s, Surrey has consistently sketchy, even though I had grown played catchup. up in Surrey and gone to both It is now the largest district in B.C. private and public schools in the by a substantial margin, yet because community. it continues to grow, its capital and One thing I did remember from operating funding is constantly my younger days is that many stretched. The district spends just schools in Surrey had been “on $2.1 million on administration, shift.” One set of students would making it far and away the most come early in the morning and stay efficient in the province. But the until just after noon, with the other provincial funding formula doesn’t students coming for the entire reward efficiency. afternoon until the supper hour. Surrey now has more than 65,000 I’d even experienced this in an students – more than twice the indirect way. When I started classes in the number from 30 years ago. Its operating first year of Douglas College’s operations budget is about nine times as big as it was (at that time it was located in both Surrey in 1980, and there are many more schools. and New Westminster), we used the empty Surrey is going to keep growing for classrooms at William Beagle Junior some time yet. Although there are fewer Secondary in the evenings, as our portable children in most families these days, the classrooms on 140 Street were not yet ready simple fact that more and more families for occupancy. will make Surrey their home means school After I had covered the board for a while, populations will continue to increase. it became obvious growth was the root of The provincial government needs to most pressures on the school district. What consider special assistance to Surrey School was worse, the district had very limited District to help it deal with growth. This means of forecasting student growth, so could be in the form of a special grant to in September, principals would often be deal with unique conditions – something shocked to find they had 50 or 100 students that is happening in few other districts. more than expected. Most are declining in student population. Longtime secretary-treasurer Don The bottom line should be a simple one. Christian had seen it all before. In the late Surrey students are entitled to receive 1950s and 1960s, he was charged with the same opportunities to learn and organizing campaigns to get voters to develop as students in any other part of the approve school district borrowing plans. province. The school district has, for the The district was unable to build new most part, done all it can to enhance those schools with borrowed money without opportunities, but it can only do so much voter approval, but voter apathy was just with the funds it receives from Victoria. as prevalent in those days and turnout Frank Bucholtz writes Fridays for the was often very poor. As often as not, the Peace Arch News. He is the editor of the referenda failed and the schools became Langley Times.

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news Health care included in Chamber of Commerce presentation

MLA Hogg critical of HST pitch Melissa Smalley Staff Reporter

Despite a budget deficit of $2.7 billion, B.C. is on its way to recovery, MLA Gordon Hogg told business leaders at a luncheon Wednesday. Speaking to a crowd of about 50 hosted by the White Rock/South Surrey Chamber of Commerce, Hogg (Surrey-White Rock) touched on some aspects of the provincial budget released earlier this month, infrastructure funding and the province’s post-Olympics momentum. He also brought up the much-debated Harmonized Sales Tax, set to be implemented July 1, admitting his Liberal party had not done a good job relaying information about the new tax to British Columbians. “I think we all agree in terms of what happened with this, it was not conveyed very well, still I don’t think we’ve done a very good job of being able to talk about what the information is and where it leads,” Hogg said. “The challenge we have, I think, is the impact it has on individuals – what does it mean for me and my household?” While the province has projected a $2-billion

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MLA Gordon Hogg addresses business leaders. increase to health-care funding over the next three years to what Hogg described as “frontline services,” he said a closer look needs to be taken at how those services are managed. “One of the interesting things about health care, everywhere you look at it, is that spending money doesn’t make a system better, it doesn’t make the outcomes better,” Hogg said, citing a U.S. study that compared health-care services of two cities with similar demographics. In that study, Hogg said one city spent 2½ times as

much as the other, however, the city that spent less experienced better outcomes. “There’s no correlation between the amount of money one spends and the outcomes one gets,” he said, noting that about 90 per cent of the province’s new spending is going to health care. “We obviously have to provide those services, but unless we have some type of restraint, we’re going to have major issues.” Hogg predicted the Peninsula’s new Centre for Active Living, with a price tag of about $7 million and a target completion date of October 2010, would have a “profound and significant” impact on the province’s health-care system. He said he also expects the global attention B.C. received during last month’s Winter Olympic Games will have a lasting affect on the province’s economy, based on the glowing feedback he received from international visitors during the Games. “Decisions are not made always on the best evidence, they’re made on a feeling,” he said, noting that the province’s sense of jubilation and camaraderie would likely be an incentive for tourists to return.

Worker falls three storeys An injured worker was airlifted by helicopter to Vancouver General Hospital Wednesday (March 17), following a threestorey fall from scaffolding on a Marine Drive building. The unidentified man was working on ongoing envelope reconstruction for a building in the 14800 block when the accident happened, around noon, according to deputy fire Chief Rob Atkinson said. “Apparently he was at the top of the scaffold and stepped off that,” Atkinson said. White Rock Fire members gave first aid to the man and prepared him for B.C. Ambulance Service paramedics, who transported him to the helicopter pad at Earl Marriott Secondary for the flight to hospital. White Rock RCMP also attended the scene of the accident, and controlled traffic while the man was being transferred to an ambulance. WorkSafeBC media relations director Donna Freeman confirmed that the incident is under investigation, but that further details could not be released without consent of the accident victim or his family. – Alex Browne

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Work continues on the Hump this week after concerns that earlier trimming to improve residents’ views left the area looking “rather unfinished.”

Activist warns of further cutting on the Hump

BNSF trimmers return for a little more Alex Browne & Hannah Sutherland Staff Reporters

Workers were back at the Hump Tuesday to clean up the recent trimming job that left vegetation looking “ragged.” Phase 2 of trimming started March 1 – a year and a half after protests temporarily halted the first phase – upon requests from Hump residents. But this month’s work left vegetation looking “a bit raw and rather unfinished,” according to Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway’s director of public affairs, who said additional grooming was required. “It needed to be smoother, some of the limbs needed to be cut down and tapered to more blend in with the landscape,” Gus Melonas said. “It appeared to be a bit ragged in BNSF’s view and we want to ensure it’s more aesthetically pleasing.”

City manager Peggy Clark confirmed White Rock has received assurances from BNSF that cutting will not include the area’s celebrated Eagle tree or other trees surrounding it. Meanwhile, Don Pitcairn, a community activist and former provincial Green Party candidate, continued to protest the latest BNSF trimming, describing it as a “defacto clearcut of the hump hillside.” Pitcairn, who has long said such work would threaten slope stability, attached Canadian flags to trees on the Hump earlier this month, in protest of what he characterized as “the cutting of Canadian trees by a U.S. company.” “It looks like the second phase is complete, but I’m awfully concerned we’re going to see more tree cutting on the Hump at a later date,” he said Wednesday. “I’m interested

not only in protecting stands of big-leaf maple trees but also the famed Eagle-roosting tree.” Mayor Catherine Ferguson said she and council members were satisfied after a meeting that BNSF is doing due diligence with regard to slope stability. “It’s in their best interests to ensure the stability of the slope, because it’s a liability issue for them if anything were to fall on the tracks,” she said. Ferguson added that there is little council can do about such tree trimming on private property. “The bottom line is that it’s BNSF land, and they can do what they need to do on it. What we did say was that it would be better for us to be advised in advance of such work – that way we’re dealing with something we know about, rather than reacting after the fact.”

Melonas acknowledged BNSF had received phone calls from people who were unhappy with the initial work earlier this month. “There were a few complaints about the cutting and that it did appear to be unfinished and it does impact the natural look of the vegetation.” He said BNSF consulted with the architect retained for the project. “We all agreed additional blending should occur just for a more tapered, finalized appearance.” Slope stability and railroad safety would not be impacted, he added. “BNSF wanted to ensure that natural habitat, that the bald eagles, the evergreens, were not touched, and the cutting was done in a minimal matter.” Melonas noted the majority of calls BNSF has received about the project have been favourable.

A Surrey man charged with aggravated assault has been sentenced to one day in jail and six months probation after admitting in court last November of stabbing another man at least two times outside a Roper Avenue house on Jan. 19, 2008. Thomas Michael Bennett had changed his earlier guilty plea to not guilty, telling Judge Ellen Gordon the injuries were inflicted in self-defence after the other man came at him with a machete. The statement was made in Surrey Provincial Court during Bennett’s Nov. 12-13 trial, which was ordered last March after Bennett changed his plea. Bennett, 23, was arrested after an altercation between two men sent one to Peace Arch Hospital with serious injuries. At the time, police said the assault occurred as one man was trying to smooth things over with his girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend. A 22-year-old suffered stab wounds to the shoulder, abdomen and wrist. The shoulder wound was so severe there was initial concern the man could lose his arm. Damage was such that he was off work for about 10 months. The case ended March 16; Bennett’s sentence included two days of credited jail time. – Hannah Sutherland

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Court-ordered election to proceed March 31

Chair chosen for BIA vote Alex Browne Staff Reporter

A chair has been chosen to conduct the upcoming election meeting of the White Rock Business Improvement Association. Eli Mina, a Vancouver-based registered parliamentarian, consultant, meeting facilitator, mentor and coach, has been retained to chair the meeting, to be held under a B.C. Supreme Court order to resolve a long-running controversy by providing a legitimate board of directors, recognized by all members, for the organization. The election has been set for 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 31, at Star of the Sea Hall (upper room) at 15262 Pacific Ave. A total of 11 directors are to be elected.

BIA executive director Russ Davies, still acting for the organization until his resignation takes effect after March 31, said Mina was one of two available registered parliamentarians suggested to Larry Anschell, who had represented the rival board of the BIA elected at a requisitioned meeting last July 7. “This was the one he chose,” said Davies. A legal action instituted by BIA president Bill Lawrence, attempting to gain an injunction to stop Anschell and other defendants from “representing themselves as the White Rock BIA” resulted in Supreme Court Justice Robert Crawford ordering all sides to co-operate in holding a new election on March 31. Crawford ruled a new elec-

tion would ensure candidates on all sides of the issue had their “democratic” right to run for the board. Notification to all commercial property owners and business tenants listed with the city went out on or before March 17– with property owners’ notifications mailed and tenants notices handdelivered, Davies said. While the initial deadline to submit nominations for directors was 5 p.m., March 16, members can still submit their names in writing to Davies for nomination, up to 5 p.m. March 26, provided each nomination has the written support of two other BIA members. Those who have not received notification, or who need further information, are asked to contact Davies at 604-536-4958.

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“There’s a lot of people in here who are older, and if you’re older, you’d find it even harder to deal with.” Williams said he is calling a meeting next week to discuss the incident with residents. “I’m hoping that we can resolve it and get the people comfortable because the seniors, their nerves are shot. There’s some people

here that their relatives are out of town and they’re alone.” Williams said there have been other break-ins in the past – such as when his car was vandalized two years ago – but Cannon said she is not aware of other incidents in the four years she has lived there. “I’ve never even given my car a thought,” she said.

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Dispute took far too long to settle

t would be a fool’s game to predict any winners at the White Rock Business Improvement Association’s upcoming courtmandated election at the end of the month for a new board of directors. Even after the last ballot has been counted, and a directorship mandated by the city’s business community begins to take shape, supporters of rival sides of the controversy should be forced to ask themselves – was it worth it? It would be difficult for any right-thinking person to answer yes. Indeed the biggest loser has already been declared: the very community the business organization is mandated to serve. Observers have watched since 2008 – as this runaway issue gathered steam – when businessman Larry Anschell vowed to withhold his BIA dues from the city over what he considered shoddy business practices. And the community took notice even more closely last year, as the issue seemed to go off the rails, with Anschell announcing a ‘new’ group as the BIA’s rightful directorship (whiterockbia.ca), and, months later, the ‘old’ directors (whiterockbia.com) filing suit. The wreckage finally came to a grinding halt in B.C. Supreme Court last week, with Justice Robert Crawford deciding it is time for the two factions to resolve the impasse once and for all by having a new election of officers – and get on with the business of promoting commerce in the city. It’s worth noting that neither side came out unscathed. While Crawford showed he had taken careful note of Anschell’s reasons for requisitioning a meeting last July, the justice stopped far short of recognizing his group as the official board. And neither Crawford nor another justice (in a related hearing the day before) acceded to Anschell’s demands to freeze assets or make their disposition subject to the outcome of the case. But neither did Crawford endorse the board that was voted in at an ‘old’ BIA-dominated AGM on Jan. 18. Showing the proverbial wisdom of Solomon, Crawford saw there was no way out of this mess without wiping the slate clean. It’s regrettable – and indicative of a failure within the city – that it took this long for some august body to step in and stop this farce. It is hoped the March 31 election will get a seriously derailed BIA back on the tracks and acting solely for the benefit of sorely-tried White Rock businesses and residents.

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Anthem’s spirit, not lyrics, is what’s really important

t’s interesting how a little patriotism brings to us. (well, actually a lot) can move After all, the Americans have been antheming for eons, yet never do you people. hear a suggestion their signature tune Take Stephen Harper for instance. needs new lyrics. Perhaps he heard the national anthem too many times during the And lest you aren’t aware, they Mark Rushton Olympics, and either found also have a second “anthem” – the Battle Hymn of the Republic it lacking or thought it might – a testament to their religious make some political hay. Thus, roots and a somewhat catchy he ran changes to the lyrics up the flag pole, and just as quickly tune that even in Canada most of us can hum without realizing ran them back down when he its connotations. discovered most Canadians are We, on the other hand, have happy with the words just the way they are. as a second tune, the littleGranted, change to our sung The Maple Leaf Forever which, while relying heavily anthem isn’t new. It has been on our nation’s Anglophone changed before, and as late as roots, is a stirring tribute to our 1980 “God keep our land” was added. nationalism. Perhaps we should But while the PM may now be reviving that song, presented have determined the anthem should stay I’d guess to many for the first time by the way it is, others have decided certain Michael Bublé during the Olympics’ closing ceremonies. words are offensive, sexist or otherwise in need of change. Then again, there are also words within its lyrics that will surely raise Maybe it’s because we haven’t been the ire of Francophones, of immigrants singing O Canada a lot, or thinking from other than the misty isle, and antimuch about it until the Olympic spirit grew within us. But it’s not so much monarchists. what’s in the anthem as what its singing So do we abide by tradition, and keep

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101 responding the words the same, as Stephen Harper so quickly acquiesced, or do we in this new-found patriotism rewrite the old songs or pen new ones? O Canada at least, is short and sweet. The Maple Leaf Forever sounds more like something a choir should sing, but could it be jazzed up to make it a cult hit similar to Lee Greenwood’s I’m Proud to be an American? One thing is certain, Canadians now do want to sing out their pride. And despite its minor flaws in “equality,” our anthem is a singable tune. In fact, our spontaneous renditions so impressed some of our visitors that I read about a woman in Virginia who is now subconsciously whistling O Canada. Sort of like those incessant jingles that get stuck in your head and you can’t stop playing them over and over no matter what you do. So if we want to keep our national pride humming along, and keep it alive in our children, then perhaps we need to return to the days when, each morning before classes start, kids in every grade began the day singing O Canada. If that rankles sensibilities among some teachers, so what. Let’s keep Canadian pride foremost, with the flag before our eyes and the anthem on all lips within this great nation. It beats whistlin’ Dixie. Mark Rushton writes for the Abbotsford News, sister paper to the Peace Arch News.

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Locals need a proper venue Editor: There’s no room at the inn. The 2010 Olympics Torch Relay celebrations proved once again there is no venue in the White Rock/South Surrey area that can accommodate the number of people that like to participate. I was a volunteer serving at the pancake breakfast. What a schemozzle! Tables and chairs were crowded together, and the firemen couldn’t keep up with the demand. South Surrey/White Rock needs a large meeting room/area. White Rock turned down the proposition to build a hotel on 16 Avenue. Too bad. One is desperately needed. Another hotel is not needed near King George Highway and 8 Avenue; it should be built near 16 Avenue and 152 Street, convenient to transportation, restaurants and shopping. I belong to the Vancouver Jazz Society. A few years ago, they used to meet at the hotel on King George until this became untenable. Now they hold their festival at the hotel in Guildford. I also belong to the White Rock Jazz Society, who moved from the King George hotel to the Crescent Legion on 128 Street. This location has a bar, a dance floor, and they try to be accommodating, but the ceiling is low and the acoustics are not good. When both groups hold a minifestival, they use the Austrian Club in Richmond, as there is nothing suitable in this area. I can only assume there are other groups that can’t find suitable meeting space in this area. Let’s not let another opportunity to improve this area go by – let’s get this hotel in the centre of our business area. E. Burton, Surrey

steeply pitched roof at night, in the rain with wind blowing like that, was more than a little above and beyond the call of duty. Fortunately, the young man got down safely. When one thinks of what duties constitute a firefighter’s job, the foregoing example would not likely come to mind. Nonetheless, our council is getting prepared to contract those services out. They could do this without letting the public know in advance, and only announce it after the contract is signed, as they did with the police dispatch services. Morever, their decision to do so could come very soon, as they continue to have secret meetings on a weekly basis. We had better hope this group is good at contract preparation, or that Surrey is generous and understanding if some requirements are left out. How do you cover the foregoing example in a contract? What happens if the Surrey fire captain on duty doesn’t think that sort of activity is included in the contract? Who is going to negotiate on the part of the White Rock resident at midnight? The city manager? Council? Good luck. I understand council has started a process of sorts. They could spare us a lot of pain by just saying no to contracting out fire protection now. If they are inclined to say yes, then they had better not do so without a referendum. It sure as heck wasn’t in anybody’s campaign literature. Wayne Baldwin, White Rock

Pamphlets out of print at last Editor: Well, it’s finally happened. Someone in federal politics has finally taken the initiative to put an end to the propaganda pamphlets that had been filling up our mailboxes – and recycling bins. A motion passed this week to eliminate the so-called “10 percenters.” Unfortunately, MP Russ Hiebert (South Surrey-White Rock-Cloverdale) along with the rest of the Conservative cabinet, voted against this motion. These pamphlets were costing an estimated $10 million per year, and had steadily risen since 2006 from $5 million per year. Wanton waste. I ask Hiebert to defend his vote, publicly. I ask why he feels these pamphlets are a necessity when this government has asked all Canadians to tighten their own belts. I suppose Hiebert would also support the more than $50 million being spent on advertising the “Economic Action Plan.” Advertising. Unless the Conservatives are trying to increase employment and the GDP through a strategy of becoming the world’s leading power in the advertising industry, I don’t see any benefit whatsoever of this further waste of my tax dollars. Mr. Hiebert, please stop wasting

my money telling me how good you think you’re doing. Graham Wood, White Rock

West should be its own nation An open letter to Prime Minister Stephen Harper. During the Olympics, you said Canadians are very patriotic and that they were just looking for the opportunity to show patriotism. They showed that as best as they could during the gold medal curling match between Canada and Norway. During the match, thousands of spectators rose and sang O Canada, and this caused the Canadian team to stop the match until the crowd finished singing. You will note they sang our national song in English only, not in the English-French version. Western Canadians, as an example, cannot truly show patriotism until you declare western Canada – the four western provinces plus three territories – a nation, just as you declared the Québécois a nation. You need to create a total of four more nations – the west, the nations of Ontario, Quebec proper and the Maritimes – so that Canada becomes a nation of six nations and does not continue to remain a nation of two nations. Albert Opstad, Surrey

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Fire contract better be good Editor: We can only hope White Rock’s CPR council is good at writing very comprehensive, airtight contracts. The following anecdote will illustrate what I mean. About midnight last week, I was roused out of bed by the rumble of a large diesel engine. Looking out, I could see a fire truck idling in front of my neighbour’s house. There were firefighters shining flashlights at the roof next to them where a contractor had started that day. Building materials had blown off and hit my neighbour’s house. As I watched, two firefighters carried a sheet of plywood around to the side of the house. The wind was blowing hard. In the morning, we found that a second sheet had been blown clear over most of my neighbour’s roof, and landed next to our property line – a distance of over 60 feet. As I watched, a firefighter climbed onto the two-storey roof to secure building materials. To climb onto a

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Tender loving care appreciated Editor: I recently spent two weeks in Peace Arch Hospital on the second floor. Had it not been for the excellent nursing care, the experience would have been unbearable. On the second floor the wards are filled and nurses constantly busy, but always pleasant. Most crises seem to occur in the dead of night, when one would simply rather give up. I was not allowed to give up. My marvelous night nurse calmly and efficiently did what had to be done, explaining the process quietly so that I could not give up. Other nights, feeling cold, shaky and miserable, my other heroine took time to give me wonderful back massages after which being wrapped with a heated sheet was simply bliss. I shall never forget the care I received from those nurses.

There are many changes being made in the medical world. It is hoped nurses will continue to look after patients efficiently and effectively, but with TLC, which is so important to one’s recovery. Phyllis Hodges, White Rock Q My wife of 64 years got sick earlier this month and ended up in the ICU ward at Peace Arch Hospital. If I am lucky enough to have this letter published, I would like to say how grateful I am to have friends who have been very helpful and kind. As for those people in the ICU, they are the finest people I have met. Thank you, doctor, and all you girls. More people like you would make this a wonderful world. P.S. My wife is getting better. Ralph E. Johnson, Surrey

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Dozens of drivers caught using cell phones on road Despite repeated warnings, tons of news coverage and a onemonth grace period, at least 130 drivers in Surrey and Delta either didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get or chose to ignore the message about the ban on using handheld cellphones while driving. Police in Surrey and Delta handed out more than $21,000 in tickets during February, the first month of the new drivingwhile-distracted regulations in B.C. that fine people $167 for

driving while using a handheld cellphone. Drivers caught texting or emailing are also subject to three penalty points on their driving licence. In Surrey, where officers issued more than 70 tickets during the month, it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hard to find offenders. One RCMP officer on patrol caught two people texting at red lights in one day. In Delta, where 59 people were

fined, police were writing as many as five tickets a day. The new law came into effect Jan. 1, prohibiting the use of handheld cellphones and other communication or entertainment devices while driving in B.C. The province, ICBC and police teamed up to educate drivers about the new law through radio, television and newspaper campaigns. Police also set up road checks to tell motorists about the change.

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Schools facing cutbacks Sheila Reynolds Black Press

There will still be painful cuts. That’s the grim prediction of the Surrey School District after the provincial government released education funding figures this week. “At first blush, it’s pretty much what our staff anticipated,” said Surrey Board of Education chairFile photo person Laurae McNally. The Surrey School District is The district had been anticipat- facing a deficit of roughly $12 ing a shortfall of between $15 million for the 2010-11 year. and $17 million for the 201011 school year, just to maintain costs $600,000 annually. After all is said and done, McNally said, existing programs and services. The $4.7 billion in B.C. educa- Surrey is still facing a deficit of tion dollars announced Monday roughly $12 million. “Unfortunately, this amount – about $525 million of which is destined for Surrey – included is still too big to avoid cuts to $54 million to fully fund the two- school programs and services,” per-cent teachers’ wage increase she said. She noted the province set aside negotiated by Victoria. That helped, said McNally, but $13 million for school districts the provincial government still facing a continued and significant drop in stuhas not covered the dent numbers, but teachers’ pension ❝We’re faced with nothing extra for plan (which will cost Surrey $3.6 making cuts to staff and the few districts million) or Medi- programs none of us where enrolment is increasing. cal Services Plan want to make.❞ “They continue increases (worth a Laurae McNally to provide a bufhalf-million dolBoard chairperson fer grant for those lars for Surrey). districts where There’s also the carbon action initiative ($1 mil- enrolment is declining and not lion) and a government-imposed to those of us who are growing,” student tracking system which McNally said.

It’s anticipated the number of kids attending Surrey schools will rise by another 1,250 this fall. The province, McNally added, is also “continuing not to recognize” the cost of portables, which comes directly out of the district’s operating budget. Surrey hasn’t had any new building money since 2005 and recently had to approve a $2-million contract to bring 20 new portables for students at overcrowded schools. District staff and trustees will now proceed with budget discussions, the result of which will be made public in May. It is illegal to submit a deficit budget to Victoria. “We’re faced with making cuts to staff and programs none of us want to make,” said McNally.

Revisiting spring break Surrey students are just coming to the end of their two-week spring break. An extra week was added to the usual one-week break this year in an effort to save $1 million and help balance this year’s budget. It was made possible by slightly increasing the daily minutes of instruction. McNally said Tuesday it was a “one-time only” decision and the board will revisit the length of spring break during budget discussions for the coming school year.

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Prosecutors will argue this month that Robert Pickton’s convictions for killing six Vancouver missing women should stand even if he did not act alone, but as one part of a “murderous joint venture.” The Supreme Court of Canada will hear the Port Coquitlam pig farmer’s appeal March 26, where defence lawyers hope to overturn his convictions and force a new trial. The Crown’s final written arguments in the appeal shine a brighter spotlight on the multiplekillers scenario, citing Pickton’s own recorded words that he was the “head honcho” but that “there were a lot of other people involved too.” The prosecution filing also repeats Pickton’s assertions that another woman who frequently visited the farm was responsible for some of the killings, and noted defence efforts to tie her and another man to the crimes. The Crown maintains Pickton was the “one constant” and that none of the evidence of other killers severs his “dominant and unmistakeable connection” to each victim. A jury found Pickton guilty in 2007 on six counts of seconddegree murder in the deaths of Sereena Abotsway, Mona Wilson, Andrea Joesbury, Brenda Wolfe, Georgina Papin and Marnie Frey. He was sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 25 years. Pickton was arrested in 2002 after 60 women, most sex-trade workers, went missing over several years from the drug-ravaged Downtown Eastside. Bone fragments, blood and DNA were found in an extensive search of the farm. Nobody else has ever been charged. The B.C. Court of Appeal last year upheld the verdict in a 2-1 split ruling that gave Pickton an automatic right to appeal to the country’s high court. The crux of the Supreme Court appeal rests on defence claims the re-instruction of

or persuade the jury the jury by the trial that he was neither a judge on the sixth co-principal in a joint day of deliberations venture to made it easier murder the six for jurors women nor an to convict aider/abettor in Pickton. the commission Jurors had of the crimes,” first been told the defence Pickton had to filing says. “The be the “actual ‘goal posts’ were shooter” changed by the for them to convict. Robert Pickton amendment at a very late and But they impermissable later asked stage of the trial.” the judge if they could The Crown’s written convict if Pickton argument says Pickton’s “acted indirectly.” The trial judge then told the defence gained enormously from jury they had only be preliminary court convinced he “actively rulings that blocked the participated” in the jury from hearing other murders. The change evidence and “blunted gave prosecutors a the true force of the critical advantage and Crown’s case.” led to a miscarriage of Prosecutors argue justice requiring a new the trial was ultimately trial, the defence team fair and that there’s no argues. realistic chance a new “The defence had no opportunity to respond trial could produce a different verdict. to this alternate A successful appeal avenue for conviction

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ust months ago, two very unique pianos passed through the doors of Rod Verhnjak’s shop. Amidst the technician’s shelves of glues, tools and boxes of various odds and ends stood the same Steinways now in Steinway and Sons’ prestigious Art Case Collection, the most notable piece from which was decorated by English artist Alma Tadema in the late 1800s and sold in a 1997 auction for $1.2 million. Kuniisii – Music and Mythology is a black piano covered with the hand-painted design of Haida artist Jay Simeon, while The Way of Our Ancestors – Welh timás ta swa7ámchet is white with the artwork of Jody Broomfield painted in black. ❝These are They are both probably the valued at around only pianos $500,000. Together, the that will be pianos are called designed like Black and White In Harmony, this.❞ and are meant Rod Verhnjak to celebrate B.C. aboriginal art. Verhnjak Pianos was commissioned to work on both of the instruments last year before they were unveiled to the public. While at the South Surrey shop, they were dismantled, sanded, detailed and coated in a protective lacquer. Kuniisii stayed at Verhnjak’s Pianos for five weeks near the beginning of last summer, while The Way of Our Ancestors took nine days worth of work at the end of November. Verhnjak – who took over the family business after his father passed away six years ago – said he has had a passion for working on pianos since he was a kid, having grown up and spent many

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Rod Verhnjak worked on a pair of one-of-a-kind Steinway and Sons’ pianos – one black, one white – which are decorated with aboriginal art. summers and weekends in the shop. Although the White Rock Christian Academy grad played trumpet and trombone in high school, he was drawn to the innerworkings of instruments more than playing them. “I’m mechanically minded and I build stuff. I’m not a musician.” As technician, rebuilder and owner at Verhnjak Pianos, he has seen extraordinary pianos pass through his doors, from antique Steinways to pianos belonging to famous musicians, such as Bryan Adams. One of the most memorable was the childhood piano of Joni Mitchell. He said he recognized

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Plenty of new programs are springing into gear N physical health in mind ew programs when you choose. starting, new When you have tournaments committed to a being organized, new program with a friend, projects being planned you are more likely to – these are all signs participate on a regular that spring has sprung basis. at the South Surrey ■ If you are looking Recreation Centre. for a gentler class, try Come out to our Fitness Yoga, Stretch beautiful facility and and Strength 55+ or a take advantage of our Fitness 55+. convenient Terri Focker But if you location, which enjoy a is so accessible challenge, by car, transit, the Hi Lo walking or Fatburner biking. should do the Registration trick. for our spring Whichever programs has you choose, started and you remember can sign up to eat a good three ways. You breakfast can register by and hydrate phone by using yourself with our 24-hour water before, PhoneReg during and after your number, which is 604501-5100; in person workout. If you are working at any parks and out for less than 60 recreation facility, or minutes, water is all by Internet registration you need to hydrate. at our website www. But if you are working register.surrey. out for longer, pack bc.ca (just click on some juice in your registration link and sports bag. follow the prompts to ■ Have you tried the registration page). our 55+ Table Tennis Pick up your Spring Leisure Guide in program yet? Every Thursday the person at our centre, group meets in our tour the facility and small gym from 12:45 visually see where your to 3 p.m. for a 50-cent fitness program will drop-in fee. begin. Table tennis will not It will inspire you only provide your to begin your fitness heart with a rigorous routine when you workout but it also see the facility, the fulfills a much-needed instructors, the social aspect in people’s participants and all of the great programs that lives, as well. ■ What better way to are taking place daily. calm your life than to You can become a learn how to breathe part of our fitness properly? community. Learning and using ■ What’s new this proper breathing spring? Nordic Pole techniques is one of the Walking! most beneficial things Strengthen your you can do for both upper body and create short- and long-term resistance to build physical and emotional better bone density. health. Poles are a safety Try our meditation factor on slippery or classes starting here on uneven surfaces and Monday nights, May 3, create greater stability, for 10 weeks. improving balance and Or sign up for some posture and they do not aggravate joints and Laughter Yoga, just one of the many yoga knees. classes offered during This is a six-session course starting on April the day and night times. 13. The options for ■ How about a keeping your life Dance Fit class that fit are endless here incorporates some at the South Surrey Latin choreography Recreation Centre and with your fitness statistics prove that as routine to spice it up we age, we are happier a bit? Starting on April 6 for when we practise healthy living lifestyles. eight sessions, this is a ■ Are you new to the new class with a fitness South Surrey area, or a instructor who has a resident seeking more diverse background in dance. Sounds like fun. information about our community? Grab a friend and try Why not sign up out a new class each for the Coffee and week keeping your

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Rotary pitches in for playground South Meridian Elementary is closer to its fundraising goal for a new playground now Rotary Club of White Rock has offered to pitch in. The school – beneficiary of a $3,000 donation – was just one of seven groups to receive funds from the Rotary club this week. Cheques totalling $14,000 were presented March 16 to recipients, four of which are local. One thousand dollars was given to Seaforth Highlanders for uniforms, Sur-

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Building Community Spirit ACTIVE in White Rock! In celebration of its commitment to The Activity Challenge, a province-wide initiative which aims to increase the proportion of physically active British Columbians 20% by 2010, White Rock Leisure Services salutes those getting active in White Rock Colleen Robson, 38, How has this activity, participated in the Mom n’ program or event Toes Art at the White Rock been beneficial to Community Centre you? My son was almost 4 weeks old when we started attending the course. The “works of art” we created using his hands and feet are wonderful keepsakes of his first two months.

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Seeking stars Following auditions for Star of the Sea Idol earlier this month – which saw more than 30 Star of the Sea parishioners try out – the chosen six finalists will now vie for the competition’s top spot in an April 17 performance. Finalists were chosen for each age category (10-11; 12-14; 15-19; 20-49; 50-59; and 60 and over) and sing a variety of styles, including barbershop music and rap. The winner – who will receive a studio recording session – will be chosen at an April 17 dance, featuring live music from the Austin Kawa Band. Proceeds from the event will help purchase musical instruments and complete the sound system for the new fine arts room at Star of the Sea Catholic School. “It’s a chance for all ages to have some fun together, dance a little and of course vote for their favourite act,” said school music teacher Evon Olsen, who organized the competition in its inaugural year. “We wanted to host an event that would highlight the Godgiven gifts of SOS parishioners, and we were not disappointed.” Tickets go on sale March 27. For more information, email Angela at avclarke@shaw.ca

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CITY NEWS NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING MARCH 29, 2010 NOTICE is hereby given that the Council of the City of White Rock will hold a Public Meeting in City Hall COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 15322 Buena Vista Avenue, White Rock, BC, on Monday, March 29, 2010 at 7:00 p.m., in accordance with the Community Charter, for the purpose of hearing comments from the public regarding the 2010 to 2014 Financial Plan. White Rock “Financial Plan (2010-2014) Bylaw, 2010, No. 1878” A Bylaw to adopt a Financial Plan for 2010 to 2014 Copies of the above proposed bylaw may be inspected in the City Clerk’s Office at White Rock City Hall, 15322 Buena Vista Avenue, White Rock, BC, from Tuesday, March 2, 2010 until Monday, March 29, 2010, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding weekends and statutory holidays. Should you have any comments or concerns you wish to convey to Council regarding Bylaw No. 1878 and you cannot attend the public meeting, please submit in writing to the City Clerk by 4:30 p.m., Monday, March 29, 2010. You may forward your submissions by: • mailing or delivering to the City Clerk’s Office at White Rock City Hall, 15322 Buena Vista Avenue, White Rock, B.C. V4B 1Y6; or • faxing to 604-541-9348; or • e-mailing the City Clerk at tarthur@city.whiterock.bc.ca T. Arthur City Clerk 604-541-2212

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IN FOCUS Countdown to Earth Hour The official countdown has begun. At exactly 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 27, residents of White Rock are invited to turn off their lights (and other non-essential power) for one hour to raise awareness about greenhouse gas emissions. Earth Hour has grown from being a single event in Sydney, Australia in 2007, to become the largest environmental action in human history. This year, more than one billion people in more than 100 countries around the world are expected to participate. Last year, White Rock’s energy use dropped 1.4% during Earth Hour. To learn more about how you can participate in Earth Hour and reduce your greenhouse gas emissions, visit www.earthhourcanada.org.

PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING Tree Management The City of White Rock is considering the adoption of a new Tree Management Bylaw No. 1831 to regulate the conservation, removal and replacement of trees throughout the entire city. In addition, Council is developing a Council Policy for Tree Management on City Lands. Both the bylaw and the policy are designed to protect mature healthy trees where possible, and provide for replacement when not possible. The objective is to achieve a greater number of healthy trees for the betterment of the community. Council initially presented the draft Tree Management Bylaw at two public meetings held in August and September 2009. A questionnaire was made available to the public at these meetings as well as posted on the City’s website. Feedback obtained through the public meetings and the questionnaire resulted in amendments to the original draft bylaw as well as the development of a Council Policy. A public meeting will be held on Wednesday April 7, 2010 to gather input from the community on the changes made to the proposed bylaw since the initial two public meetings. It will also gather public input on the proposed Council Policy for Tree Management on City Lands. At this meeting, there will be a presentation of the key points as well as a question and answer period. Tree Management Bylaw Public Information Meeting Wednesday April 7, 2010 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. City Hall (Council Chambers) 15322 Buena Vista Avenue White Rock, BC V4B 1Y6 For more information or to view the proposed bylaw, please visit the City’s website at www.city.whiterock.bc.ca.

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Creativity abound with local authors’ latest releases Alex Browne Arts Reporter

Once upon a time, not so very long ago, books by local authors were few and far between, mostly self-published and – though often worthy – frequently undermined by amateurish printing and binding. How much has changed. Even a handful of the many books that have crossed our Peace Arch News desks recently demonstrate that Semiahmoo Peninsula-based authors are an increasingly creative group. And thanks to rapid developments in printing and publishing – and in no small measure to the authors’ own promotional efforts – their books are becoming easier to find, and most importantly, purchase.

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Recently released works by local authors. With the rise of internet marketing and distribution and strategies such as on-demand printing, the lines between self-published works and those under an imprint have become blurred. As publishing overheads fall, authors are once again active partners in

their own destinies. Even the following small roundup of recently produced books should indicate there is a wide variety of writing available from authors in our neighborhood – for more information, visit the websites or, better still, ask at your local bookstore. ••• Cover of Darkness by Kaylea Cross, Wild Rose Press (www.kayleacross.com) “Bryn thrashed against her captor’s hold, tried to bite his hand as he wrapped her wrists with duct tape behind her. He swore and cuffed her. Her head snapped sideways, the sting making her eyes water. He’d sat on her to bind her ankles, and now he jammed a knee in the small of her back and hog-tied her

limbs together. She screamed in outrage, but he slapped a piece of tape across her mouth, leaving her to suck air through her flaring nostrils...” Kaylea Cross (pen name of local writer and massage therapist Kari Walker) has a fine touch with feverish thrillers – her first novel, Out Of Her League, with its Peninsula women’s softball league background, and a stalker plot adding impetus to developing romance and steamy sex scenes, won her a Romance Writers of America Laurel Wreath award for best romantic suspense of 2009. She’s clearly in good form with Cover Of Darkness, her second foray into the updated bodice-ripper genre, which plunges hero see page 22 Ginny Dunnill stars as Belle in Earl Marriott Secondary’s production of the Disney classic Beauty and the Beast.

Classic brought to life Alex Browne

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eauty and the Beast is coming – and I don’t mean the re-release of the Disney family favourite on DVD due later this year. Starting April 14, Earl Marriott Secondary’s Wheelhouse Theatre will be the venue for a flesh-andblood, live-action version of the much loved classic, in which Alan Menkin, Howard Ashman and Tim Rice’s score, and Linda Wolverton’s script, will be brought to vivid life through the energy and talent of Marriott’s theatre students, plus the technical ingenuity of teachers, parents and alumni under the direction of theatre teacher Candace Radcliffe. The show will have 7:30 p.m. performances April 14-17 and 21-24, plus a 1 p.m. matinee on Saturday, April 24. “We’ve put in a matinee, which we’ve never done before, but we thought it would be good for such a family-oriented, kid-friendly show,” said Radcliffe. “We would have done more but it’s a very demanding show for our cast and orchestra. They’re doing nine shows, including the matinee, plus two elementary school outreach shows, which sold out within a couple of hours of being offered.” With a cast of 37, and a full range of movie-style magic that

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must be undertaken in stage terms, the familiar fairy tale of the romance between the spirited French girl, Belle, and the tortured, misunderstood ‘Beast’ – plus his retinue of servants who have been turned into supposedly inanimate objects – would seem to be a most ambitious choice for the school. “Everybody I’ve talked to has

said ‘that’s so ambitious’ but I didn’t see it that way,” Radcliffe said. “Maybe it’s just my naivete, or my child-like faith in the magic of fairy tales. I love this show. When the movie came out in ’91, I was an adult, but I just loved it. “I didn’t really think about doing the stage version until I saw the Arts Club’s production – and then I realized I’d love to do it at

some point. But it’s definitely the kind of show where you have to have all the right pieces in place at the right time.” And Radcliffe said she wouldn’t have ventured into this kind of production without the backing of her technical and artistic team, including expert wardrobe supervisors, Lil Stewart and Linda Weston, who are receiving

invaluable assistance from former Marriott teacher Gale Smith and a small army of sewing parents. Alumna and well-respected stage designer Nicole Chartrand (Midsummer Night’s Dream) is back to design and construct the sets, with assistance from her brother, former Marriott actor Russell, and their dad – or Team Chartrand, as Radcliffe admiringly refers to them. Another alumnus, Sebastian Galina, is back to guide the all important technical aspects of the production. The key musical element is in the capable hands of vocal coach Bev Schellenberg, who is guiding the cast through some intricate harmonies, and band teacher Rodger Owens, who is excited that the string-heavy score will give a great opportunity to some of the school’s talented violinists. And ace choreographer Carol Seitz – who seems to be omnipresent in local school musicals and Gilbert and Sullivan Society productions – is delighted to have an opportunity to work on a stage musical she has never worked with before. One of the most crucial elements, of course, is having a cast equal to the piece, and Radcliffe said she is most pleased with the overall company and the combination of leads – including Ginny Dunnill as Belle, Tom Watkin as the Beast, Jeremy Lord as the boastful, brutish Gaston, and Sean Goodall as servantturned-candle Lumiere, and see page 22

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Wide range of genres explored from page 22 ine Bryn McAllister, daughter of a U.S. embassy staffer in Beirut, into romantic jeopardy and a series of nightmarish ordeals involving terrorists, CIA operatives and handsome Navy SEAL Declan McCabe. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good read for any fan of the idiom â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and may actually win converts to it â&#x20AC;&#x201C; provided readers can handle the explicitness of sex scenes which seems to have become de rigeur for this kind of fiction. â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ Journal Bliss by Violette, North Light Books (www.violette.ca) â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have a fascination with borders. Even though I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like to be â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;boxed-inâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; or â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;piegeon-holedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; (or any of those other cliches) I still enjoy adding borders of some form to many of my journal pages. Perhaps Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m trying to contain my illustrations so they wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t run off the page and escape.â&#x20AC;? Violette is well known locally as a mixedmedia artist, designer and creative consultant, and Journal Bliss is an extension of her art-journaling workshops and the kind of articles she writes for magazines such as Creative Home, Cloth Paper Scissors, Somerset Studio, and Stamp It. For those interested in the concept of art journaling, this bright, large format inspirational book gives the greatest gift of all: permission to explore oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own creativity, and strategies to jump-start it. Full of Violetteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s colourful pen, ink and wash drawings and her trademark doodling lettering style, the book offers suggestions and step-by-step techniques for enlivening a journal and making it a unique expression of an individual. Journal Bliss is ideal as a gift for the artis-

Talent on and off stage from page 21 Sabrielle McCurdyForeman as Mrs. Potts, head-cook-turnedteapot. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We all grew up with it â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always been my favourite Disney musical,â&#x20AC;? said Dunnill. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I was a little girl I always wished I could be Belle, and when I realized there was a stage musical, I thought Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to play that part if the opportunity came about.â&#x20AC;? Costuming the show has definitely turned out to be a challenge, and Stewart and Weston said they said they were looking forward to a hectic couple of weeks after spring break to pull all of the costumes together and make sure they work for the staging and the actors. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s certainly the most challenging show Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been involved in,â&#x20AC;? said Stewart. Tickets ($15, seniors $12, students $10) are available from the Wheelhouse box office at 604-542-2181.

tically-inclined, and while geared to adults needing to rediscover their inner child, has many great ideas for children too. â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ Something Like Ideal by Brent Stephen Smith, available through Lulu.com ( www. somethinglikeideal.wordpress.com) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Curled in the doorway, a forgotten soul, far, far from home, I sat. Nestled in my cloak, Teague Grady, the travelling trobadour. I rubbed my hands together for warmth on that cold, summerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s night. My tussled hair, as you see me now, it flowed from the top of my head seamlessly into my beard. The streetlights lit up my face when I turned their direction and I could sometimes see my breath, even though it was July. It was on that night, that it all began to click in my head. I began mumbling to myself a tale, from some past life, of a man who lost everything because of his pride.â&#x20AC;? Brent Stephen Smith doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t quite qualify as a local author â&#x20AC;&#x201C; heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s actually an Ottawa resident. But up to a year ago he had lived in White Rock for a decade and his family still lives here, so he may be forgiven the desertion. His self-published novel, Something Like Ideal, is a free-form, dialogue-heavy patchwork â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a small town in southern Ireland observed through the eyes of inebriated travelling busker Teague Grady. Something Like Ideal is driven by a poetic aesthetic, and as such may not be accessible to the average reader looking for escapism. But with its rich, Gaelic-flavoured dialogue interspersed with Teagueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own lyrics, Something Like Ideal offers riches for readers with an ear and an eye for the unusual.

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House Green Thumbs gardening project is looking for lead volunteers to share knowledge, wisdom and enthusiasm for the outdoors with community residents. Be part of making Camp Alexandra a beautiful and welcoming space while sharing your passion with those who are new to gardening. We will rehabilitate a Community Demonstration Garden, create an organic kitchen herb garden and some vegetable container gardens, and demonstrate sustainable and environmentally friendly gardening techniques. If you are available once or

twice a week for two hours at a time for the full gardening season, we would like to meet you. We’re also looking for donations of gardening tools in good condition, to make this project a success. Please contact Jill at 604535-0015 or sacamp@ alexhouse.net. ■ Our Supported Adults social group meets Wednesdays for activities, socializing and fun. On March 24 the theme will be gardens; spice up your life and create an herb garden for your home. On March 31 come and see page 26

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included. On Tuesday, April 13 hop on the van for a trip to the Gateway Theatre for an afternoon matinee of Around the World in 80 Days, followed by tea and refreshments. Cost is $60 including bag lunch. Call 604-535-0015 to register. Donni Klassen is program and communications director at Alexandra Neighbourhood House. For information on programs/services at Camp Alexandra, call 604-535-0015 or go to www.campalex.com

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Warriors advance past ‘tough’ Gators 22 points and added 10 rebounds and three assists. ore often than not, Wednes“I told the guys (at halftime) that we days at Telus B.C. Triple A couldn’t afford to take anything off – basketball championships are if we lose this game, we’re out, we’re reserved for double-digit victories and done. We had to start scoring.” contending teams emptying the bench, With the victory, the Warriors lest they tire their starters or run up advanced to a second-round game the score. Thursday against North Vancouver’s But Wednesday at the PNE Agro- Argyle Pipers. The game was played dome, in an opening-round tilt against after Peace Arch News press deadlines. the Walnut Grove Gators, was far from The winner of that game plays tonight a breeze for the White Rock (Friday) in semifinals at 8:45 Christian Academy Warriors, p.m. ❝Riley was a who advanced to Round 2 of The championship game force. In any the senior boys tournament is scheduled for Saturday at after a 65-49 win, but had to big game, he’s 7:30 p.m. work for it. always performed Six-foot-nine senior Riley “Walnut Grove is a very Barker, named Wedneswell for us.❞ good team – they’re super day’s player of the game, John Dykstra tough and those kids are was strong shooting the WRCA coach very good basketball players,” ball – even launching a firstsaid WRCA head coach John quarter three-pointer – and Dykstra. rebounding. “It’s nice to get that one out of the way, He finished with 17 points, 16 that’s for sure. We had to play very well rebounds and four blocked shots. to win, but we were prepared. We knew “Riley was a force,” said Dykstra in the it wasn’t going to be easy.” tunnel under the Agrodome bleachers, Though they only trailed in the game’s just moments after the win. early stages – the Gators opened with a “In any big game, he’s always per10-5 run – the Warriors led by just formed well for us, and I think his best five after the opening 10 minutes, and basketball is still ahead of him. Hopedidn’t ring up a substantial lead until fully his best game will come Saturday the third quarter, when WRCA went night (in the final).” on a 10-3 run of their own to take a Coming off the bench, Alex Dix was 44-29 lead. From there, they were able the other Warrior to finish in double to breath easy en route to the 16-point figures, with 11 points. margin of victory. “I’m still pleased with our perfor- Game notes This year’s provincial tournament mance because it’s a win, and you have to win the first game to get to the next marks the end of an era, of sorts, for game, and you have to win that one to White Rock Christian Academy basget to the one following that,” Dykstra ketball. This tournament is the last one – after said. “And no matter what, that’s all we’re a decade-long run – that will feature concerned with – getting to that next a Mara brother in familiar blue-andwhite Warrior garb. game.” The 10-year run began in the 2000/01 Considering WRCA’s history of success at the B.C. championships – which season, when Tyrell Mara, now 22, includes three titles – guard Eli Mara played for WRCA as a Grade 8. He said his team knew the Gators would played until he led White Rock to a come out with energy, looking for the provincial title in 2005 – a team that also featured a Grade 10 Jordan Mara, upset victory. “A lot of teams come out with their now 20, who also played until he gradbest game, all fired up, and they hang uated in 2007. Point guard Eli Mara, the youngest with us for the first couple quarters, sometimes even into the third, but of the Mara clan, is wrapping up his near the end we wear them down,” senior year, and next year will suit up said Mara, who scored a game-high for Trinity Western. Nick Greenizan

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early peek at how their Surrey golfers swept the top season will shake down when the B.C. Football three positions in the Junior Conference schedule was Girls division released earlier at the Canadian this week. Junior Golf The Rams will Association’s open the season North America with three Cup qualifying consecutive road tournament March 8-9 at the sports@peacearchnews.com games – the first July 24 against Northview Golf the defending and Country champion Vancouver Island Club. Raiders – before returning Leilanie Kim of Surrey fired rounds of 73 and 70 on for three straight home games, all on Saturday the Canal Course, finishing afternoons in August. the two-day event with

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a one-under par score of 143. Taylor Kim was six shots behind at 76-73149, while South Surrey’s Jamie Oleksiew was third at 79-77-156. Jay Kim placed second in the Junior Boys (1519), with a three-over par score of 68-79-147, which left him five strokes back of Kevin Kwon of Pitt Meadows. Sam McDonald, also of Surrey, was sixth at 76-77-153. In the Junior Boys 14-and-under group, Sy Lovan of Surrey was third after shooting two rounds of 79. His 14-over par total of 158 was just three shots off the pace.

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lifestyles bers, $25; non-members, $40. Register hankies, doilies, napkins and small collectibles sought. Contact 604-531at 604-588-8888, 1 to 4 p.m., Monday, 1850 or 604-535-3090. Wednesday and Friday. ■ Hall’s Prairie Elementary, 18035 8 ■ Annabel Lyon, B.C. award-winning Ave., annual Country Market May 15 author, will autograph the paperback from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch and the release of her new book, The Golden Mean, April 3 between 2 and 3 p.m. at school’s 125th anniversary celebraBlack Bond Books, 1-15562 24 Ave. tion at 1 p.m. A lounge will be open to ■ Theatre Variety Show – presented school alumni. Vendors interested in by Kent Street Activity participating can conCentre and performed tact hcorrigan@hotmail. by The Acting Group – com or 604-531-0250. features two one-act Sunday plays April 3 at 2:30 ■ Semiahmoo Fish and p.m. at 1475 Kent St. Game Club pancake Admission by donation breakfast March 21 at the door. Info, 604from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at 541-2231. datebook@peacearchnews.com 1284 184 St. Adults, $6; ■ Mann Park Lawn children, $3. Info, 604Bowling Club open 536-6662. house and registration ■ Soroptimist International of White April 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 14560 North Bluff Rd. Newcomers welcome. Rock 60th anniversary celebration and presentation of awards and Coffee will be served. Info, 604-542donations March 21 from 11:30 a.m. 8434. to 2 p.m. at ULounge, 10-16051 24 Ave. ■ White Rock Garden Club plant and For tickets ($25) and information, conbake sale April 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 tact 604-538-3505 or lizfizz@shaw.ca p.m. at Semiahmoo House Society, ■ World Water Day celebration 15306 24 Ave. March 21 at 1:30 p.m. at Ocean Park ■ Peace Arch Hospital Auxiliary Library, 12854 17 Ave., featuring a Society Kwatcha Group fundraiser discussion led by Cathy Wilander of April 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First Council of Canadians: What people United Church. Donations of linens,

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■ 45+ Singles Spring Is In The Air Dance March 20 at Star of the Sea Hall, 15262 Pacific Ave. Free dance lesson from 7 to 8 p.m. Live performance by Innerwild Band from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. $18 includes food and refreshments. Newcomers and couples welcome. Info, 604-535-1388 or www.joysdanceclub.ca ■ Easter Bake Sale March 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre, 13512 108 Ave. Traditional Easter breads such as paska and babka, Ukrainian pysanky, borsch, perogies and cabbage rolls available. Info, 604-531-1923 or 604-581-0313. ■ Flow: For the Love of Water – presented by Surrey, Langley, White Rock chapter of Council of Canadians – March 27 at 1:30 p.m. at Kwantlen, 12666 72 Ave. The film confronts the reality that the crucial resource is dwindling, and greed may be the cause. Info, 604-536-6706. ■ Pacific Condominium Association presents a three-lawyer panel March 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Pantry Restaurant, 1812 152 St. Followed by discussion on new amendments to Strata Properties Act and a question and answer period. Mem-

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■ Musical Spring Tea and Lunch, presented by Alexandra Neighbourhood House and South Surrey Recreation Centre, March 30. Register by calling 604-592-6970. If a ride is required, call 604-535-0015. ■ Passover Seder March 30 at 6 p.m. at Pacific Inn. Hosted by White Rock/ South Surrey Jewish Community Centre. $60/adult. Enjoy a traditional Passover meal. For reservations, contact 604-541-9995 or info@wrssjcc.org ■ Fall Prevention Clinic April 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Whitecliff Retirement Residence, 15501 16 Ave. A nurse, kinesiologist, pharmacist and physiotherapist will provide individualized assessments. Free. Limited space available. To book, call 604538-7227.

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■ Free blood pressure monitoring March 22 at Centennial Arena, 14600 North Bluff Rd., from 10 to 11:30 a.m. ■ Including Families in Treatment – a focus group for people supporting a loved one with mental illness to provide input in Fraser Health Mental Health and Addictions’ Family Support Service Plan – March 22 from 6:15 to 9 p.m. at White Rock Community Centre, 15154 Russell Ave. Food and drinks provided. To register, call 604882-8115 or email rpoley@shaw.ca ■ Owls of Crescent Park photography show throughout March at Ocean Park Library. Meet photographer Karl Kotab March 29 at 10:30 a.m. Info, kotabk@ymail.com ■ Easter Eggstravaganza at Camp Alexandra, 2916 McBride Ave., April 5 from 1 to 3 p.m., including games and crafts. Celebrate Easter with the Outdoor Leadership Group and Alexandra Neighbourhood House. Rain or shine. All ages welcome.

Info, 604-535-0015, ext. 236, jglennie@ alexhouse.net or www.campalex.com ■ South Surrey Parkinson’s Support Group meeting April 12 at Christina Place, 1183 Maple St., from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Info, 604-662-3240. ■ BCAA Traffic Safety Foundation Mature Drivers Workshop June 14 at White Rock Community Centre, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. For information or to enrol, call 604-541-2231.

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Friday, March 19, 2010 Peace Arch News

OPEN HOUSES OPEN EVERY DAY 1:00-5:00 P.M.

15357 ROPER AVE. • REGENCY COURT Brand new. Fully loaded one and two bdrm. apartments. This European builder has outdone himself on this project. Handpainted mural at the entry to this building begins the experience of living here. The hallways with crown mouldings, wall paneling and recessed lights make you feel you are living the life of luxury. At your private door you will find a camera for additional safety. Additional touches and workmanship are evident throughout. Exterior is hardy plank and brick for a long-lasting exterior. The Regency Court is the only new apartments available in White Rock for 2010. Stewart Peddemors 604-541-4888 or 604-329-6759 RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty Ltd.

#202 - 1765 MARTIN DRIVE • $419,900 Rarely available! 1313 sq. ft. SW corner of second floor, concrete apartment at Southwynd in White Rock! One owner, OPEN 2 bdrms., 2 full ensuite baths PLUS den. SAT. & House-size rooms, fabulous private SUN. terrace. Newer flooring, carpets and MAR. paint. Wheelchair access with extra 20 & 21 wide hallways and doors. Wonderful gardens, a well-run strata 2:00-4:00 P.M. and a forested outlook. First viewing this week. Please call for more info. Terrence Flahiff 604-732-1336 RE/MAX Crest Realty (Westside) OPEN SAT.TUES. NOON 5:00 P.M.

OPEN SUNDAY MAR. 21 2:00-4:00 P.M.

2056 - 128TH STREET • SHOWHOME Genex Ocean Park Three. New development on 7 cul-de-sac lots. Pricing starting at $993,680 + GST. Susan Vollmer 604-541-4888 RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty Ltd. 12705 CRESCENT ROAD • WOW! • NEW PRICE: $939,000 Immaculate renovated two level home with 6 bdrms., 4 baths on huge 16,227 sq. ft. private lot. Home has been made for 2 complete 3 bdrm. suites each with own laundry & lots of room for parking. Don’t miss this one! Edie Takahashi 604-538-8888 Sutton Group West Coast #104 - 12757 - 16TH AVENUE • $389,900 • THE COURTYARDS IN OCEAN PARK If you’ve dreamed of living in Ocean Park, this rare townhome is calling. Spacious, unique layout, 1514 sq. ft., east and west exposure, huge master, secure entry through attached garage. Location is a 10! Leigh Morrow 604-531-4000 Bay Realty

OPEN SUNDAY MAR. 21 2:00-4:00 P.M.

1015 KING GEORGE BLVD. (ACROSS FROM 10TH AVE.) Retirement rancher with RV parking, 1640 sq. ft., three bedrooms, three baths, new roof, hardwood and carpet, crown moulding, well maintained and in move-in condition. $599,900 Bob Livesey 604-531-1111 HomeLife Benchmark Realty

OPEN SUNDAY MAR. 21 2:00-4:00 P.M.

14951 - BLACKWOOD LANE • $1,595,000 + GST OCEAN VIEW! 3698 sq. ft. new White Rock hillside luxury home. Four bedroom, three bath. Must see. Dave Narod 604-538-8888 Sutton Group West Coast Realty

OPEN THURS.SUN. MARCH 18 TO 21 1:00-3:00 P.M.

#5 - 1640 - 140TH STREET • OCEAN CREST COTTAGES Brand new, 55+, 2 bdrm. townhouses with or without bsmt. Large windows, detailed lighting & millwork, solid 3/4” maple hardwood, granite & ss kitchen, highest security & technology standards. $389,900 - $471,900. Teresa Berge & Robert Doolan 604-760-1950, 604-767-3243 Hugh & McKinnon Realty

OPEN DAILY NOON 5:00 P.M.

1473 JOHNSTON ROAD • MIRAMAR VILLAGE An exclusive collection of luxurious concrete highrise homes in a vibrant new urban village. View our two fully furnished showrooms. Move in now! Jean Openshaw & Madonna Avitan 604-542-8700 Bosa Properties

OPEN SUNDAY MAR. 21 2:00-4:00 P.M.

943 - 165TH ST. • $665,000 • BEST KEPT SECRET ON THE PENINSULA! Stunning family home on one of the nicest streets on the Peninsula, a cul-de-sac piece of heaven surrounded by beautifully maintained family homes – and this is one of them! Gorgeous three bedroom and den home has it all, from hardwood and tile flooring of the best quality to the fantastic open floor plan featuring family room off kitchen with gas fireplace and bright skylight, formal living room with wood burning fireplace and dining room, and upgraded kitchen, fresh and move in ready! Brand new spacious ensuite, no problems getting ready in the morning in this home! Brand new hot water on demand system is energy efficient, in-floor radiant heat, SW exposed back garden is fully fenced, with separate shed wired and with cable, with a bit of work this could be a separate work space! Great links to border & highways yet peaceful. Sarah Daniels/Philip Dumoulin 604-531-4000 Bay Realty

OPEN SAT. & SUN. MAR. 20 & 21 1:00-4:00 P.M.

#210 - 15185 - 22ND AVE. • VILLA PACIFIC • NEW PRICE: $289,900 Two bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open and bright condo with large, private southfacing deck. No worries here, new building envelope system, building looks great and new. Large updated kitchen with eating area, freshly painted, master bedroom with soaker tub and walk-in closet plus second bedroom with french doors presently used as den and guest rm. Excellent complex amenities plus walking distance to most everything and bring your pet – only seconds to beautiful Semiahmoo Trails. See you at the open house or call for private showing. Lee Graham 604-541-4888 RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty

OPEN SUNDAY MAR. 21 2:00-4:00 P.M.

#101 - 14934 THRIFT AVENUE • VILLA POSITANO LUXURIOUS LIVING • MUST BE SEEN If you’ve been looking for that special condo, If you’ve been wanting to “downsize” but everything you’ve seen feels so small, YOU MUST CHECK THIS OUT! South/west corner, almost 1800 sq. ft., tons of windows and a peek at the ocean! Updated with warm designer colors, granite counters, all new appliances, engineered hardwood, new carpet, California shutters, HUGE OUTDOOR SPACE THAT IS COMPLETELY PRIVATE, 2 parking spaces and steps from the Vancouver bus. Absolutely fabulous condo that feels like a house! Come and see Marty at the open house or call for your private showing. Great price: $599,000. Marty Smith 604-802-7814 RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty

OPEN SUNDAY MAR. 21 2:00-4:00 P.M.

#302 - 1520 VIDAL STREET • FIRST OPEN • EXTENSIVE RENOVATION! This unit is a must see! Extra special 2 bdrm., 2 bath corner unit overlooking pond and gardens. Not expecting a move, the owners went to extra expense and paid attention to detail in renovating their home to a high level of quality. Asian teak hardwood, custom built concrete fireplace surround, stainless steel appliances, crown mouldings, track lighting, quiet high-end bathroom fans, etc., etc. This 1130 sq. ft. unit is priced to sell at $308,000. Doug Russell 604-328-0924 Doug Russell Realty Ltd.

OPEN SUNDAY MAR. 21 2:00-4:00 P.M.

#307 - 1745 MARTIN DRIVE • $449,000 • SOUTHWYND 1330 sq. ft., two bedroom, two bath corner unit. Prime location. Steps to shopping. Jacquollyne Tomsin 604-538-8888 Sutton Group West Coast Realty

OPEN SUNDAY MAR. 21 2:00-4:00 P.M.

#209 - 15299 - 17TH AVENUE • $348,000 Excellent condo located steps away from shops and transportation. Built in 2007, generous bedrooms, granite and stainless steel kitchen. Come see for yourself! Carmen Champoux 604-541-4888 RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty 1437 - 129A ST. • NEW 4 BDRM. IN OCEAN PARK 2 level, top

OPEN quality const. thru-out. Great room, 2.5 baths, den, kitchen w/ SAT. stainless appls., granite counters & island, 5” walnut flrs, heat MAR. 20 2:00-4:00 pump forced air heat & a/c, on demand h/w with recirc. Close to beach, shops, transp. & schools. Asking $895,000. Susan O’Keefe P.M.

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OPEN SUNDAY MAR. 21 2:00-4:00 P.M.

13333 - 15B AVE. (OFF 16TH & 132B TO 14A, LEFT TO 133A, LEFT TO 15B) Ocean Park, impeccable family home, 2757 sq. ft., 5 bdrms., den, 3 baths on private cds. Bonus bsmt. w/ recrm. & bdrm. New windows, new ext. & garage doors, roof 10 yrs, painted in 2009, 3 gas fp, garage/workshop, drive thru bay. $674,900 Greg Fraser 604-531-1111 HomeLife Benchmark Realty

OPEN SAT. & SUN. MAR. 20 & 21 1:00-3:00 P.M.

#206 - 1740 SOUTHMERE CRESCENT • $214,000 Peaceful and quiet two bedroom unit in 55+ building with well run strata. Level walk to bus, mall, park and more. One cat and one bird allowed. No rentals. Shama Vohora 778-245-1535 or Rycarda Smith 604-531-1909 Hugh & McKinnon Realty

OPEN SUNDAY MAR. 21 2:00-4:00 P.M.

#403 - 15299 - 17A AVENUE • PRICE REDUCED • $379,900 Rare 2 bdrm. & den apartment at Flagstone Walk. High vaulted ceilings, private south exposed balconies off both bedrooms, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, in-suite storage. Almost 1200 sq. ft. Shows like new! Sheri Rancher 604-541-4888 RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty

OPEN SAT. & SUN. MAR. 20 & 21 2:00-4:00 P.M.

15368 - 17A AVENUE • OCEAN WYNDE Prices start at $339,000, spacious 2 bdrm, 2 bath and DEN units! Deluxe features include rich laminate flooring, double-glazed low E windows, granite & ss appls & more! New Home Warranty available. Unbelievable value in this A-1 location. Save the GST! Lulu Sorbara 604-541-4888 RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty

OPEN SUNDAY MAR. 21 2:00-4:00 P.M.

14787 MCDONALD AVE. • $749,900 Rare opportunity. West side White Rock view property! Character home with many updates: kitchen appls, planked wood flooring, painting. Large deck w/ unobstructed ocean views. Endless possibilities in bsmt. w/ separate entrance. Live in current home or build your dream home. Maureen Fritz 604-541-4888 RE/MAX Colonial Realty Ltd.

OPEN SUNDAY MAR. 21 2:00-4:00 P.M.

14622 - 18TH AVENUE • LOOKING FOR A PROJECT? Here’s your opportunity! 1800 sq. ft. house in The Glens. Great location, 3 bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths. Huge amount of potential. Price reduced to $615,000. Jim McLaughlin 604-531-1111 or 604-535-7653 HomeLife Benchmark Realty

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OPEN HOUSES

15952 ROPER AVE. • $559,900 Delightful, well cared for bsmt. style home on corner lot in quiet neighbourhood. Two bdrms. up plus den or 3rd bdrm., master bdrm. with ensuite, also 4-pce. main bathroom. One bdrm. in-law suite down w/ separate entrance plus extra room. Lots of renos, 2 gas fps, 2 dishwasher, built-in vac, sec. system, newer roof. Beautifully landscaped lot, fruit trees, garden shed/playhouse, large west-facing deck, home shows well, clean and homey. Over-sized single garage plus double wide driveway. Across from playground, park, close to Peace Arch French school. See you at the open house, or call for private showing. Lee Graham 604-541-4888 RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty Ltd.

OPEN SAT. & SUN. MAR. 20 & 21 1:00-4:00 P.M.

OPEN SAT. MAR. 20 2:00-4:00 P.M.

#205 - 1322 MARTIN STREET • $418,888 Ocean view! Bright two bedroom corner condo. Building has been totally rainscreened. Large open balcony. Small pet allowed. Offers on Monday. Heather 604-531-2200 Century 21 Seaside

OPEN SUNDAY MAR. 21 2:00-4:00 P.M.

15425 THRIFT AVE. • $688,800 New construction. Suite below. Central location. 2478 sq. ft., 4 bdrm., 4 bath, gourmet kitchen. Live in White Rock. Southern top floor deck. Unauthorized suite with separate laundry. All appliances and blinds included. Evon Mayer 604-538-8888 Sutton Group West Coast Realty

OPEN SUNDAY MAR. 21 2:00-4:00 P.M.

15450 - 26TH AVENUE • $559,000 Wonderful four bedroom family home. Lots of updates. Great location across from park. Judi Leeming 604-541-4888 RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty

OPEN SUNDAY MAR. 21 2:00-4:00 P.M.

#103 - 1555 FIR STREET • PRICE REDUCED: $212,900 West Coast style 855 sq. ft. one bdrm. & den (could be 2nd bdrm.) located in heart of White Rock, steps to shopping, restaurants and transit. Large patio great for entertaining. Ryan Samson 604-538-2125 Royal LePage Northstar

Realtors – To advertise call Joanne 604-542-7414

OPEN SUNDAY MAR. 21 1:00-4:00 P.M.

16318 - 15TH AVENUE • $599,000 Large family home, 4 bdrms., 3 baths, selfcontained inlaw or rental accommodation, private backyard, walk to schools, new paint and stainless appliances. Ian Kerr 604-309-0159 RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty

OPEN SUNDAY MAR. 21 2:00-4:00 P.M.

13685 - 19A AVENUE • CUSTOM HOME IN BELL PARK California style, outdoor saltwater pool, master on main. Elegant, open, French doors and windows open to pool. Finished basement, 3-car garage. All the extras. $1,669,000. Janalee Barnes/Lynn Vaughn 604-541-4888 RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty

OPEN SUNDAY MAR. 21 2:00-4:00 P.M.

2248 - 148TH STREET • SURREY Two storey, 2600 sq. ft. Three bedrooms, three baths, three fireplaces. Listed at $684,900. Cliff Gordon 604-531-1111 HomeLife Benchmark Realty

OPEN SUNDAY MAR. 21 1:00-4:00 P.M.

1840 REDWOOD DRIVE • $868,000 3000 sq. ft. architecturally designed four bedroom home on one acre. Double garage. Mint condition.. Kelly Wood 604-218-0202 Hugh & McKinnon

OPEN SAT. & SUN. MAR. 20 & 21 1:00-4:00 P.M.

1474 KENT STREET • $519,900 Updated three bedroom rancher with basement on large private lot. John Kambouroff 604-541-4888 RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty

OPEN SUNDAY MAR. 21 2:00-4:00 P.M.

2317 COVE PLACE • HARBOURGREENE RANCHER Three bdrm., 2.5 bath, 1800 sq. ft. rancher with new highefficiency furnace, heat pump & air conditioning. Newer roof, newer stamped concrete driveway, new exterior paint. Updated kitchen. Walk to beach! Quiet, safe cul-de-sac. Lesley Hames 604-531-1111 HomeLife Benchmark Realty

OPEN SUNDAY MAR. 21 2:00-4:00 P.M.

14121 - 23A AVENUE • PRICED TO SELL! $699,999 Forest Edge family home. Over 2700 sq. ft. with 8200 sq. ft. lot. Four bdrms., 2.5 baths, family room up and games rm. down. Over $125,000 spent on updates. Lane access with parking and wired shop. Close to schools. Bianca Myddleton 604-531-1111 HomeLife Benchmark Realty

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TRAVEL

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Norman Victor Tucker Norm passed over Jan. 16, 2010 in Nanaimo, B.C. Born in Swansea, Wales Feb. 7, 1947 he was predeceased by his father Robert, mother Piedra and brother Lloyd. He has 2 daughters in Ontario Alicia and Erica Tucker.

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We as friends and acquaintances remember Norm for this kindness, thoughtful actions and intelligent yet witty remarks. He loved walking, music, writing and had several websites. The latest is still active where you can add a story, poem or comment to share about Norm to celebrate his life with us. Send an email with such to webguy@prismofthe heart.org and it will be posted to Norm’s website under Remembering Norm. Please check out Norm’s website www.prismoftheheart.org We are gathering Sunday March 28 at Cosmos Greek Restaurant, Marine Drive, White Rock from 4-8pm to celebrate Norm’s life.

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ANYONE KNOWING the whereabouts of K. Leach (male, approx 56 yrs), a lost friend. Contact Mike or Marlene Lunn at 250-714-8220.

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FOUND: Black & grey Trek bike. Cap’s sticker. Call to identify. Call (604)542-7423 FOUND - DOG - Older Toy poodle cream colour, female, vic of 19th & 152nd on Sunday March 14th. Contact Surrey SPCA 604-5975655 FOUND: Unique Ladies wedding ring with diamonds. Found in December. Pls call to identify - White Rock RCMP - (778)593-3660

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NINA IZA DINNEY The precious life of Nina Dinney began in Oshawa, Ontario on September 9, 1927 and ended, but only in a physical sense, on March 13, 2010 in White Rock, British Columbia. She is ever alive in the thoughts of family and friends. Nina never knew anyone she did not like and respect and, in turn, everyone was charmed by her unfailing grace, charity and warmth. She was one of those rare people who never had unkind feelings for others. She reserved her deepest affection for her family, including George her husband of fifty-five years, her adored daughters Laurel of South Surrey, British Columbia, Bliss of Denver, Colorado and her son, Colin of Houston,Texas and many nieces and nephews. Her endearing smile and her unflagging courage persisted through the long years of grave illness which she accepted without a word of complaint. We are formed by our backgrounds so we should think about Nina’s heritage. Her strongest influence was her mother, Anna, a woman of remarkable beauty and refinement, her son-in-law, George remembers Anna as the most cultured person he ever knew, always open to discuss new ideas. Anna acquired a university degree long before women’s rights were even talked about. Nina’s paternal grandfather was an established architect. And her uncle, Anna’s brother, was a martyr and national hero in his homeland, now part of the Ukraine. Late in her life, when she was seriously ill, Anna was invited by public authorities to return to her birthplace for ceremonies in her name. She was honoured by parades and public gatherings throughout her native land,where public parks had been named for her brother and larger-than-life sized statues of him had been erected. Anna treasured this visit and kept a file of photographs and newspaper columns in which she was featured. However, Anna chose a modest life for herself in one part based on the pursuit of art and another part based on working for poor and unfortunate people. She was a consumer advocate long before that term was invented. Both of Nina’s parents Jacob and Anna Semenoff were music teachers and theatrical performers and producers and from them she inherited a lifelong interest in the arts, opera and classical music and live theatre. As a child she was an accomplished violinist and folk dancer and she played in a balalaika orchestra conducted by her father. Following these interests she travelled extensively. Among her favourite places were New York, London, Paris, New Orleans, Palm Springs and Santa Fe. And she cultivated these interests in travel and the arts in her children. She was particularly knowledgeable about Innuit art and over the years she gathered sculptures and graphics which were described by The Department of Indian and Northern Affairs as the best small collection in Canada. She had a wide circle of close friends who shared her interests. These activities and pursuits meant far less to her than her feeling, shared by all mothers , that her greatest achievement was the creation and nurture and education of her three children who were the great love and the reward of her life. Whatever else she accomplished was secondary to motherhood. In keeping with her wishes a simple Anglican service is planned by her immediate family. She is beloved and cherished and we ask that those who knew her and who loved her keep a place for her in their thoughts without the formality of flowers or acknowledgements. She hoped she would be missed and never forgotten. She was the flower of her family’s life and like all flowers she will bloom again and again. Set a seal upon your hearts remembering that love is stronger than death.

HELP WANTED

FLAGGERS NEEDED If not certiﬁed, training available for a fee. Call 604-575-3944 GARDENING Maintenance $12/hr. No exp req’d. Training provided. Must be trustworthy, reliable, hardworking. English & Spanish an asset. P/T leading to F/T for right applicant. Ph (604)538-6645, 9-5pm

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The Children’s Foundation is looking for Therapeutic Caregivers to use their own home in the Surrey area to provide weekend respite care for children with autism. We are speciﬁcally looking for caregivers who are able to deal with children who are aggressive and/or have sleep problems. Send resumes or inquiries to: brenda.swan@ childrens-foundation.org or fax: Attention Brenda Swan to 604-586-3384.

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TAYLOR, Mavis Ellen 1918 - 2010 With sorrow, we announce the peaceful passing of our much loved mother on March 12, 2010, in White Rock, at the age of 92 years. Throughout her life, Mavis was respected and loved for her kindness, generosity and honourable nature. All who were fortunate to know her were inspired by her gentle elegance and loving spirit. Mavis was predeceased by her husband Sidney John Taylor in 1976. She will be sadly missed by her five children: Sherrill (Blaine) Nelson, Jay (Florence) Taylor, Glenn (Janice) Taylor, Micheline (Will) McKay and Sidney (Catherine) Taylor. Mavis leaves twelve grandchildren: Graeme, Kevin, Allison, Denise, Monet, Gillian, James, Anthony, Ross, Trevor, Clare and Carmen; and five great grandchildren: Marissa, Spencer, Sarah, Janet and Jack-Harris. Mavis also leaves to mourn her only sibling, brother Wilfred (Elaine) Watkins, nieces and nephews, and extended family members in England. Mavis was born on January 5th, 1918 in Taber, Alberta, to Edith Sarah Cook and James Morgan Watkins. Her childhood was spent in the Dunbar area of Vancouver, and her married life in South Burnaby. She was widowed at the age of 58, and lived her retirement years in New Westminster and more recently, White Rock. Mavis was an active and social person, with many friends and interests. She was above all else, a devoted mother, as well as a good cook, a gracious hostess, an avid gardener, an accomplished seamstress, and a woman of great personal style. Mavis maintained a lifelong membership in the United Church of Canada. Mavis’s last years were spent at Westminster House in White Rock, where she took pleasure in her new friends, and great comfort in the kind and generous support of the staff. The family is grateful for all the loving care she received at Westminster House. Private interment will take place at Ocean View Memorial Park in Burnaby. A memorial service and reception will be held at Westminster House, 1653 - 140th Street, Surrey, V4A 4H1 (Phone 604538-5291) at 1:30 PM on Saturday, April 3rd, 2010. In lieu of flowers, donations to Westminster House, or a charity of your choice, would be greatly appreciated.

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HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED Help Wanted Part-time/Full-Time Positions Available

COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER Langley Association for Community Living is seeking a female individual to provide care and support to an adult with Cerebral Palsy in his family home in Ft Langley. This position is 32 hours/week and the rate of pay as per the Collective Agreement, with beneﬁts included. Standard ﬁrst aid, clear crim check etc are required. Previous exp supporting individuals with cerebral palsy and/or medical training preferred. CSW is also preferred. Quoting ISS-IH-BJ-MAR1910, fax resumes to 604 534 4763 or email mainlacl@shaw.ca. Thank you to all those who apply, only those selected for interview will be contacted.

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Banking experience is a beneﬁt but not essential. We are willing to train personnel.

Express Currency Exchange Ltd. 15223 - Russell Ave. White Rock, BC. 604-542-4266 Applications may be submitted Mon. thru Sat. 10am - 4pm Looking For a Person in the Surrey/ White Rock area with a home workshop. Must enjoy challenges & be inventive. Pls phone Al Stinson @ (778)292-0819 after 6pm

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LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE CREW CHIEF Busy company req’s F/T Crew Chief. Applicants must have min. 2 F/T years exp. in all aspects of Strata Landscape Maintenance. $35-42K year, company truck and benefits DOE. Any Certification / Seminars will go towards wage negotiations. Aslo looking to hire F/T general labourers. Fax Manager at 604-572-3911 or email: newhiring@shaw.ca RGIS Inventory Specialists is the largest inventory service in the world and is growing faster than ever. We are currently seeking motivated, reliable people to join our TEAM in conducting physical inventories for local retail stores. Early morning, evening and weekend shifts available - start immediately all training provided. Reliable transportation required. Apply online TODAY at www.rgis.com OR visit our Langley office with resume (Unit 107, 20486-64th Avenue) on March 19, 25, 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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Wild & Crazy Can’t be Lazy!

RESIDENTIAL SUPERVISOR Langley Assoc. is seeking a dynamic individual to be responsible for supervision, support and training to a team of staff who provide individualized support adult women in their home. The position requires exp. with individuals with developmental disabilities, commitment to community inclusion, exp. in complex medical needs and supervisory/ leadership exp. preferred. This position also requires that the supervisor provide direct support to the individual.. Clear criminal record check, ﬁrst aid, willingness to obtain other certs as req. The position is 38.5 hours per week at $20.39 per hour plus beneﬁts and on call pay. Quoting competition # LACLSUPMAR10, fax résumé to 604 534 4763 or email mainlacl@shaw.ca. Thank you to all those who apply, only those selected for interview will be contacted.

HELP WANTED

Up to $800 per week. No commission, beneﬁts avail. We are looking for conﬁdent & enthusiastic people to work in C/Service, P/Relation and Sales. Must like loud music and work well with the opposite sex. Call today, Start Tomorrow! What are you waiting for?? Call Shelley 604-777-2195

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DELI STAFF Required Part - Time for a well established EUROPEAN DELICATESSEN. Must be ﬂuent in English. No experience nec. willing to train. Perm. long term position in a pleasant working environment. No eves. or Sundays. Call Wolf’s Deli 604-531-5030

Financial Consultants Intensive paid training program and ﬁeld development.

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Advertising Sales Vancouver's Urban Weekly, is seeking an experienced outside Sales Representative. This opportunity is for a results oriented individual. Candidates for this position will possess the ability to service existing clients and develop new business in an extensive and varied territory. If you have a proven track record in sales, thrive on working in a fast-paced environment, are highly motivated, career oriented with strong organization and communication skills, we would like to hear from you. Our work environment sets industry standards for professionalism and combines a salary/ benefit package designed to attract and retain outstanding employees. Please send your application in confidence to: Gail Nugent Advertising Manager WE 280-1770 Burrard St., Vancouver, BC V6J 3G7 email: admanager@westender.com Closing date: March 31, 2010 www.bcnewsgroup.com

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ROOFING SUPERVISOR TPO/EPDM RCABC commercial roofing contractor requires an individual who is knowledgeable in the single ply roof applications and has the ability to organize & lead a crew of 8 - 12. Successful candidate shall have a valid Journeyman Roofing T.Q., interpret plans and specifications and have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills. Industry leading wage package including medical, dental & RRSP. Must have valid B.C. drivers license. E-mail resume: dan @transwestroofing.com or Fax (604)596-1430

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SEASONAL STAFF. For nursery in rural Langley. Wkdys 8-4:30. $9.50 to start. $10 aft 4/wks. Must have own trans. Fax: 604-530-5886, email: charmaine@adamsons.ca

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SALES ASSOCIATE. Permanent p/t position for Anna Kristina Boutique. Must have experience in high fashion. Ref’s. required. Semiahmoo Shopping Centre. 1711 152nd St. Call Anna 604-536-8873

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Must be a team player and self motivated. We will train. Good wage & tips. Apply in person with updated resume to Moby Dick, 15479 Marine Dr. PASTA COOK needed with exp. for White Rock Restaurant. Free prk. Approx. 30-35 hrs/wk. $13/hr.Call Pierre after 1:30pm. (604)531-6261.

For more info 778-899-9734 or www.ericpenman.com MING SPA, Spring Special. $40/1 hr. Perfect body massage, effective for fatigue, stress & after exercise or work. 15932-96 Ave, Surrey. 8:30am-9:30pm. 604-580-8830.

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Permanent & Casual RN’s Evergreen Baptist Campus of Care Our 157 bed complex care facility has 2 perm. P/T night positions avail. immed. We offer a comprehensive beneﬁt pkg. The nursing dept. is very progressive in it’s practices & we support continuing education, both on & off site. There are also opportunities for casual RN’s who are currently registered with CRNBC. Please direct resumes to: Renski Sevenoaks Human Resources Evergreen Baptist Campus of Care, 1550 Oxford Street White Rock, BC V4B 3R5 Fax: (604) 541-3803 r.sevenoaks@ evergreen-home.com

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ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE / COLLECTION Duties include: Collections, New accounts, Monthly Statements, Answering A/R related phone calls from customers. We require a minimum of 3 years experience. Must have collection experience. The successful applicant will have exceptional customer skills, be detail oriented & well organized. Knowledge of Excel and Word required. Good command of the english language a must. We offer a competitive salary & beneﬁt package. Please email your resume at: ar@greenlinehose.com or fax to: (604)525-8248 No phone calls please.

RECEPTIONIST Langley-based company is looking for an energetic, cheerful person to join our dynamic team. Full time reception, typing, filing and misc admin duties will round out your day. The successful candidate will have min. 5 years office experience, intermediate knowledge of MS Office Suite, excellent communication skills, and type 50+ wpm. We offer excellent wages and benefits. If you see your future in a job where you can make a difference every day while having fun doing it. Send your resume to: lewismechanical@shaw.ca

The Shops at Morgan Crossing require F/T office assistant. Experience with A/R, A/P, general administrative duties + proficiency with MS Office, Excel, Adobe and Yardi an asset. Excellent benefits. Please forward resume to: kdonald@theshopsat morgancrossing.com

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ARE YOU A BUSY BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL???

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Psychic Sephia Palm & Tarot Card Reader

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Personal Assistant with exc references at your service! Make your personal life stressfree & allow me to make your life seamless by taking care of your business outside of the ofﬁce. I offer personal shopping, wait on vendors/trades services, errands, home organization, event planning, vehicle maintanence pk/up & delivery... just to name a few. You run your career, I’ll run your personal life! Call Karin at 604-781-0557

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Volunteers Needed 2010 Annual Partners in Caring

Gala

Saturday, April 24th 5:00 pm - 12 midnight Volunteer support is required for a variety of roles April 22 - 25 (daytime and evening) with event set-up, tear-down and event-night support. If you are interested in volunteering, or if you would like more information… please call 604.535.4520 email mklose@peacearchhospital.com or visit www.peacearchhospital.com

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Homecare Service offered with an Extra Special Touch Light Housekeeping, Meal Prep, Shopping, Errands, App’ts, Companionship, etc. “ No Request Too Small “

Caroline 604-813-5175

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ECO FRIENDLY concepts for your home & ofﬁce. General & Detail Cleaning. South Surrey & White Rock. Call Maria 778-878-0904 E & M MAINTENANCE WINDOW WASHING DInside and/or Outside Windows DGutters cleaned DSeniors Discount- Free Est. DServing W. Rock for over 25 yrs DLic. & WCB insured

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Joe & Song Cleaning Residential & Commercial

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

◆ Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Monthly ◆ Spring Cleans ◆ Move In & Out Cleaning ◆ Professionally Trained Staff ◆ Includes Supplies

AAH ABOVE ALL APPLS REPAIR Quality work. Also appls for sale. Elect & plumb serv 604-588-2828

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Insured Bondable & Guaranteed

604-313-8999

www.joeandsongcleaning.ca Laundry Service Absolute Freedom Res. & Comm. Service. Pick-up & Drop Off. 604.839.7455

Call Mark (604)536-9092

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Peninsula Window Washing D Inside/Outside Windows D Fully Insured/Licensed D Free Estimates - Seniors Disc. D Friendly - Dependable D Quality Work- Reasonable rates

Mark (778)855-7038 PERSONALIZED Housecleaning to meet your needs!! 20 Yrs Exp. Good ref’’s. Call (604)596-5811 PROF. detailed housecleaning and organizing. Refs. Bonded & Insured. Call Eva (778)886-6857

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CARPET CLEANING

~CHOICE CARPET CLEANING~ Free Estimates. Guaranteed Work! 604-897-6025 (24 hr) 788-688-0117

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CARPET INSTALLATION

FLOOR LAYER: 30 YEARS EXP. Carpet, Lino & repairs. Tax Free! Work Guar’d! Gary 604-585-2044.

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CLEANING SERVICES

#1 Residential Cleaners $22/hr. w/ supplies, 7 yrs. exp. refs. bondable. Make ur home shine! 778.386.5476 ABIGAIL’S Cleaning Service. Housecleaning & Yard Work. Exp’d & friendly service. (604)530-5366

A MAID TO CLEEN

Weekly, Biweekly, Monthly Exc. Refs & Rates. Move In/Out. Free Est. Carpet Cleaning, pressure washing, New Construction Welcome! Lic., Bonded/Insured.

Call 778-883-4262 “We enjoy leaving your home bright & clean!”

● Virus & Spyware Removal ● Repairs ● 15 years exp. Microsoft Cert. Engineer

AN ADDED Touch Cleaners “If your digs aren’t becoming to you, you should be coming to us” We welcome cleaning to suit your needs. Having a party? Moving in or out? We will clean weekly, bi monthly, or monthly. Bonded and Insured Call: 604-576-8387 cell -604-862-1702 DETAILED

EUROPEAN

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I come to you! John 604.512.7082 www.blueskytech.org

CLEANING.

Efﬁcient, Reliable, Exc. References. 18 yrs exp. Ivet: 778-235-4070. It’s all in the DETAIL & we know it, 18 yrs exp. Exc refs. Own supplies, Spring Special! Ivet 604-501-9929

CARPET CLEANING

PLACING & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 30 Years Exp. Free Estimates.

PLACING, FINISHING, RE & RE, Driveways, Sidewalks, Patios. 20 yrs exp. (778)881-2851

peter-liu.com

Website / Blog S Hosting S Reseller S Free Consultation Peter 604-282-1364 www.peter-liu.com

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POINT THREE

CARPET MAINTENANCE LTD. • Commercial Carpet Maintenance • Residential Carpet Cleaning • Upholstery Cleaning • Area Rug Cleaning • Specialty Stain Removal • Stone Tile Cleaning & Sealing • Grout Cleaning & Sealing IICRC Certified Technicians

CALL 604.420.7261 • Email: pointthree@telus.net

✓ Lawn cut ✓ Aerate & Sand ✓ Power rake ✓ Weeding ✓ Hedge Trim ✓ Clean-up ✓ Barkmulch ✓ Moss control ✓ Qualiﬁed Pruning Lawn & Garden Care

20 yrs exp F Hort Grad BCIT

Call Mike 604-671-3312

A-Dream Landscaping & Maint. Ltd. Lawn mowing/care (large lots ok), power raking, moss control / liming, fertilizing, aerating, trim/ pruning. Yard clean-up. Res/Comm. 15 yrs exp. Call Bob (604)724-4987 AERATE, yard cleanup, power raking, trim, fencing, landscaping, pressure washing. 604-502-9198.

Aggressive Lawns & Landscapes

STAMPED CONCRETE FPatios FPool Decks FSidewalks FDriveways FForming FFinishing FRe & Re All Your Concrete Needs 30yrs exp. Quality workmanship Fully Insured

S LawnMowing S Hedge Trim S Maintenance S Res/Comm. S Tree Pruning S Fully insured & Bonded

Mark 604-220-1957

Danny 604 - 307 - 7722

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE BOBCAT & MINI-EXCAVATOR Concrete Breaking, Post Hole Auger, Driveways Stump Removal, Excavation 604-541-1557 Gord 604-328-8360 REDMOND’S BACKHOE & TRUCKING: Sewers, drains, waterlines, excavating, backﬁlling. 24 Yrs Exp. Free est. 604-818-2137.

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FENCING

6 FT FENCING, Retaining Walls, Blacktop/Concrete driveway’s, Reno’s, Rooﬁng & Bobcat Service. Gaary Landscaping (604)889-8957 Experienced fencer. Will do all types of fencing. For a quality, long lasting fence - Please call Wade Sheppard 604-230-6861

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GARDENING

A Cut Above Yard Maintenance *Pruning *Weeding *Power Raking *Aerating * Mowing *Yard Clean-ups

Lasting Impressions Garden Care Pruning, trimming, mulching, planting and TLC for your lawn and garden. Certiﬁed Horticultural Technician Jacqueline 778-997-2385 LAWN MAINTENANCE, Hedge trim, Good Work. Low $ Price. Free Est. 604-788-8262 or 604-496-1317 LAWN SPRINKLER SERVICE. Start up - Repair. Guar. work. Over 20 yrs. exp. Rainer 778-240-1331

Alpine Landscaping

$95 includes: Aeration, Moss Control & Fertilization Now accepting NEW 10 day weekly lawn mowing customers.

604-288-5353 A SEMI-RETIRED CONTRACTOR. Specializing in Renovation’s. Available for work. 604-532-1710 CARPENTRY, TILE, DRYWALL, painting, ﬂooring. 26 yrs exp. Free est. Call Brad 604-531-5517

✓Installation ✓ Maintenance ✓Renovations ✓Call a Profes.

604 - 961 - 8595

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS #1 Clean & Repair Gutters Window Cleaning, Pressure Washing, Free Est. Any other service - Just Ask. Over 20 yrs exp 778-384-4912

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HANDYPERSONS

HANDYMAN: Renos, carpentry. ﬁnishing. ﬂooring, drywall repair, tiles, paint, etc., No job to small. Reasonable Rates.Tel 604-219-6270 e-mail rstj@live.ca. HANDYMAN. Very reliable. 20 yrs exp. Senior’s discount. Make a list. CAN DO IT ALL! 604-866-4977

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DECKS - R - US. Sundecks by exp. European craftsman. Interior home Renos. Kitchen/bath/bsmt. Insured. Ian 778-549-6858

FULTON Construction • • • • • • •

BLOOMING GARDEN SERVICES We Maintain All Your Lawn & Garden Needs. Residential & Commercial Properties. Let’s get it done Call Maria now at

(604)538-5406 CHEEMA LANDSCAPING * SPRING CLEAN-UP *

Call Tyler (778)887-5028 SUMMER BREEZE

Lawn Cutting Service *Average size lawns cut $120/mo *Aerating $65. *Aerating +lime $75 *Aerating +lime +fertilizer $100. *Hedge Trimming.

Brian 604-318-2191

Renovations Bathrms/Basements/General Complete Drywall/Painting Frame & Finish Carpentry Windows/Decks/Outbuildings All Trades Welcome All Jobs Welcomed John (604)536-5241 / 880-6573

GARY’S HANDYMAN SERVICES * All Home Repairs*

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

• • • • • • • •

Pruning, Hedges, Lawns, Junk Removal & Other Yard Work.

ELECTRICAL

604-720-9244

★ COMPOSTED MUSHROOM ★ ★ MANURE ★ 10 Yard & 15 Yard Specials Call 604-240-3237 JAPANESE YARDMAN Triming. Clean-up. Top-dressing. Maintenance. No BST. Kris 604-617-5561

✵ 2010 Spring Special ✵

SOUTH SURREY LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE

Renovations, Plumbing & Flatten Popcorn Ceilings 604-230-7928 / 538-3796 PRO QUALITY DRYWALL For all your drywall needs. 30 Years exp. We aim to exceed your expectations. Call Duane 778-549-6623 RELIABLE DRYWALLERS, TAPERS, & textures. 20 yrs exp. Com/Res. Reno’s. 604-603-7180

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 778-329-7439

Mirrors, shower doors, foggy window replacement, glass table tops & shelves, architectural curtain wall. FREE ESTIMATES

✗ Tree Removal ✗ Hedge Repair ✗ Tree Sculpting ✗ Pro-Climber

604-513-8524

HOME IMPROVEMENTS arQtech Glass

#1 PRUNING

Soil, bark, Sand, Gravel etc. $25/yd + $50 del. Also, Property Maint. Services avail.Simon 604-230-0627

DRYWALL

#1 QUALITY WORK, Big or sm. Exp. Electrician avail. Reas.rates.604-773-0341. Lic#9902 ALL JOBS big or small. Panels, lighting, plugs, fans, hot tubs etc. Guaranteed work. 604-539-0708 Cell 604-537-1773 Lic. 26110 ALL JOBS welcome. Your trouble shooting expert. Tel/Cable incl. *Seniors Discount* Work guaranteed. Insured & Bonded. GWN Electric 604-862-9650 Lic#99986 ALL WORK GUARANTEED. Phone Honey Electric Ltd. Big or Small, We do them all! License # 15585. (604)536-9505 COM/RES. Electrical Contractor for maint/renos/upgrades. Prof./friendly & reliable. Call Vern, 604-538-2373. LC# 92338. www.itsonelectric.com OCEAN PARK ELECTRIC Small Jobs. Reasonable Rates. Elec. Heat, Lighting % Seniors Discount % Lic # 17101. Call (604)591-7621

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SUPREME HEDGES ++

Pick up or delivery. Covered storage. Call 604-644-1878

Friendly Benjamin’s Drywall & Handyman Service

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GARDENING

MUSHROOM MANURE

www.deﬁnedconcrete.com driveways, patios, stairs, stamped 778-990-2204

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

*Seniors Disc. * Insured *22 yrs

CONCRETE Work. Remove & Replace. Specializing in driveway, patios, etc. All types of ﬁnishes. FREE Estimates. 604-996-6878.

Commercial & Residential Hot-tubs Service & Panel upgrades, Renovations Guart. work. Licensed/bonded BBB app. No job too small

GUARANTEED SAME DAY COMPUTER SERVICE

GARDENING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

PROMPT & AFFORDABLE

3 Yr Warranty 15 yrs exp

SCOTGUARD 24 hr. electrical services

For all Your Cleaning Needs!

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EXPERT LAWN MANAGEMENT

Driveways, Garages, Patios, Sidewalks, All Residential Concrete Lifting Needs Raise to Proper Height - Eliminate Trip Spots Provide Proper Drainage Free Estimates

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

T1 TAX Returns E-Filed from $20! Accuracy & Timeliness Guaranteed! Visit us @ www.titantax.ca or Call 778-840-6442!

GARDENING

BONNIECRETE Const Ltd

IF YOU WANT YOUR

email: helenpetre@shaw.ca

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Concrete Lifting Specialist

Ross 604-535-0124

Insured, Bonded. WCB. $22/hr. 778-772-2628

Helen Petre CPB

CONCRETE & PLACING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ALL Concrete Brick, Block & Stonework. Good job - Good price. Call Enzio (604)594-1960

Rain or Shine We Lift Anytime

Cleaning, laundry, ironing, dishes.

15+ years experience Bookkeeping, payroll, etc

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Eric 604-541-1743

HOUSE TO SPARKLE

ALL ACCOUNTING SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Custom Wood Work All Tile & Wood Flooring Rot Repair Interior & Exterior Painting Light, Plumbing & Electrical Fencing, Decking, Rooﬁng Drywall & Garbage Removal Commercial & Residential Free Est. Seniors Discount

Call Gary 604-576-4406

ALL DECKED OUT DECKING LTD

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR,

SPECIALIZNG IN:

Repairs & Reno’s, Sundecks & Additions, New Homes

Vinyl and Wood decks. Repair/replace or custom build.

Call Peter 604-541-8841

European Quality Workmanship CONTRACT OR HOURLY FREE ESTIMATES 23 YEARS IN BUSINESS SATISFACTION GUARANTEED

Per Molsen 604-575-1240

KITCHEN & BATHROOM RENOVATION SPECIALISTS

Yard maintenance, hedge trimming, tree pruning, lawn cutting, power racking, aerating, power washing

WestcanConstruction Renovation / Restoration / Construction

15 yrs. exp. Free est. 604-828-4282

Phone: (604) 307-5894

CHE GARDENER, lawn, garden maintenance, power raking, trimming, pruning, spring clean-up. Free estimates. 604-551-8793.

email: mail@westcanconstruction.ca Steve Pendlington Licensed Liability Insured Member of Worksafe BC Owner/Operator

Call to book your free in home estimate today!

DOUBLE G LANDSCAPING Spring is here! Get an early start, turn your beds into a piece of art. Top dress redeﬁne, make your beds your personal design.

“White Rock & South Surrey’s Leading Renovator since 1989”

SPRING CLEAN-UP • • •

Designing and renovating new kitchens, bathrooms, basements, house make-overs and additions since 1989

Pruning & Planting Top Dressing Redesigning

“Georgie” award ﬁnalist-best kitchen 2008 & 2009 In-house design team and cabinet shop

Garden maint. Free Est.

Let MPB make your renovation dreams come true!

604-542-9029, 604-838-8341 GREENCARE LAWNCARE Complete Lawn care Maint. Cedar trees for hedges, Bobcat Service, 1/2 Off First Lawn Cut for repeat clients. (604)506-2817

WEED FREE MUSHROOM Manure 15 yds - $110 or Well Rotted 10yds - $125 Free delivery in Surrey. (604)856-8877

GARDENING • LANDSCAPING FREE ESTIMATES 20 Years Experience

One Call Does It All!

Home, Garden & Design Solutions Complete Garden & Landscape Makeovers Garden Clean Ups • Pruning • Hedging Weeding • Grooming • New Lawn Installations Lighting • Sprinkler • Drainage Systems Residential & Commercial Maintenance Programs Outdoor Living Design & Installation Pressure Washing • Handyman Services Complete Home Improvements & Renovations

www.mpbconstruction.com Showroom: Unit 62 - 15515 24th Ave. (at King George Hwy.) Tel: 604-538-9622

HOME IMPROVEMENTS FREE ESTIMATES 20 Years Experience

One Call Does It All!

Home, Garden & Design Solutions Kitchens • Bathrooms • Basement Suites • Additions Custom Homes • Outdoor Living Spaces Hardwood • Laminate • Tiles • Flooring Sundecks • Patios • Arbours • Pergolas Rooﬁng • Gutters • Faschias Interior/Exterior Painting & Designs Cultured Stone • Brick/Block • Paving Stones • Masonry Driveways • Pillars • Gates Electrical • Plumbing • Windows Framing • Fencing • Retaining Walls Complete Renovations • Handyman Services & More!

WCB • Fully Insured

See our Home Improvement ad under category 287 for more detailed services.

See our Gardening ad under category 281 for more detailed services.

B.C.’s Premier Full Service Home Renovation & Landscaping Company

White Rock Owned & Operated Since 1991

604-501-9290

604-536-1345

www.mlgenterprises.ca

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 300

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

LANDSCAPING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 341

TLE LANDSCAPING. Experts in Pavers/ret. walls/drainage. Bobcat/ mini/ex.604.543.4460 www.tleinc.ca

JOSEPH NOEL PLUMBING Over 34 years of service and repair. Call 604-786-1875 L I V I N G S PAC E R E N OVAT I O N S . COM Home renos/repairs. Kitchens Baths Floors Tile Drywall Paint Doors Windows Drainage and More! Finished bsmt = increased value! Tom 604-209-3137

MIDDLE EARTH CONSTRUCTION

STUDENT POWER WASHER

311 MASONRY & BRICKWORK

WHITE ROCK SOUTH SURREY AREA

STONE F BRICK F TILE Installation & Repairs. European Trained / 20yrs exp. References. 604-306-5389

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PRESSURE WASHING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 373B

TILING

TILE/LAMINATE SPECIALIST With Design Expertise. Grout color adjustment & restoration.16 yrs on the Peninsula. No Job Too Small. Free Est. Perry 604-538-6976

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TREE SERVICES

Call 604-802-5458

MOVING & STORAGE

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

Specializing in: AAA ADVANCE MOVING Experts in all kinds of moving/packing. Real professional. Reas. rates! Different from the rest. 604-861-8885 www.advancemovingbc.com A AMC MOVING. Professional movers. *Big/small *local/long distance. Insured, great rates. Free est. 604-582-0045 or 778-888-9628

Complete Additions, Reno’s, New Construction, Custom Concrete, Stairs, Retaining Walls, Sundecks, Skylights Excellent References Call Dale 604-767-4419

Renovations & Repairs Local handyman avail. for painting, moulding & millwork, laminate ﬂooring, tile work etc. No job too small. Reasonable Rates. Call Peter 604-807-7946 or 604-536-4665

ALL TYPES OF ROOFING. Est. 20 yrs Asphalt, Shingles, Cedar. Clean gutters $80. Gurpal 604-240-5362

HAYDEN PAINTING SOLUTIONS SPremium Workmanship SFriendly Service SInsured/Bonded Best References in Town est. 1982 No Payment Until 100% Client Satisfaction FREE ESTIMATES Call Ryan 778-229-0236

AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance

$45/Hr

From 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10 Ton Trucks Insured ~ Licenced ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential ~ Commercial ~ Pianos

604-537-4140

START TO FINISH CONTRACTING

BEST BUSY BOYS ROOFING LTD.

D Conversion from cedar to Asphalt, Shingles, Fibreglass D 30, 40, 50 years Warranty D WCB, BBB, Liability Ins. Free Estimates. Call Gary 604-599.56.11 OR Visit

LOWER MAINLAND ROOFING Cedar Shakes. Duroid Shingle. Cedar Conversion. 778.828.2127 PACIFIC SHORES Roofing Co. All types roofs. Leak repairs. Worksafe, BBB, Visa/ MC, Jeremy, 530-1324 pacificshoresroofing.com

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MILESTONE MOVING & DELIVERIES

#1 RUBBISH REMOVAL

Make us your ﬁrst call cause we do it all. Reasonable Rates. Fast, Friendly & Reliable Service.

604.587.5865 www.recycle-it-now.com

WHITE ROCK

Rubbish

Cell 604-317-7377 or Home 604-535-2644 Locally Owned/Operated

◆ Renovations ◆ Home Improvements ◆ Painting Interior/Exterior ◆ Cedar Fencing ◆ General Contractors

PROMPT, RELIABLE, SERVICE 7 DAYS A WK Seniors Discount

SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

Mike 778.294.3698

Call & Book Your Estimate Today!

Classiﬁed Ads are inexpensive and work HARD!

CALL ROGER

604-

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910%6OFF 8-0 367 WITH THIS AD

1 Room $59 REGULAR $79

EXTRA

Ask our Customers about our Quality Work CALL DAVE:

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

Concrete Sealing - Protect Your Investment. Exposed, Stamped, Textured, Great rates. 778-881-2851

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

# 1 WILLI’S PAINTING

1 CALL ABOVE all Handyman Serv Elect,. Plumb, Appls, Gen Repairs, No job too small. Sell repair & install major appls. Also do kitchen, baths, bsmt, renos. 604-588-2828.

European Craftsman S Interior /Exterior S Residential/Commercial S 30 years experience.

Pride & Quality workmanship

Free Est.S Insured S Excellent Refs 604-575-9506

A Professional Painter Needs Work

Interior, Exterior, Wall Covering, Ref’’s, 10% Senior’’s Discount OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE Bonded & Insured Non Smoking Husband & Wife team

Jim/Jan 584-1209/ Cell 488-9218 MESA PAINTING INTERIOR and EXTERIOR Quality work at reas rates.Free Estimates. Michael (cell) 604-724-7458

~ PRO PAINTERS~ INTERIOR / EXTERIOR

LAND CLEARING

Demolition / Land Clearing 604 - 538 - 9175 btwn 8am - 8pm

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Quality Work, Free Estimates Member of Better Business Bureau WCB INSURED

Vincent 543-7776

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PLUMBING

PETS

AMERICAN BLUE NOSE registgered pups, 4 female, 2 male, $1000 each, ready to go. Email: mattchewa@hotmail.com 1-250863-5665 Kelowna. American Bulldog X Mastiff pups. Brindles, vet chk, tails docked, dew claws rm, born Dec. 28 (604)3167981. You won’t leave without one. AUSTRALIAN CATTLE dogs, blue-healer puppies, ready to go, working parents. $550. Call (604)860-4400 BERNESE MT. DOG/St. Bernard pups, both parents to view. Fully guar. $850. 604-857-5212 BISHON FRISE P/B, 1st shots. 2nd shots free, dewormed. $550. Born January 8th. 778-823-0754 BLUE HEELER X, lrg 15/mo, neutered, shots, housebroken, smart, needs room to run, good home only need apply, $100. (604)820-1103 BULLIE PITBULL PUPS. Blue nose, all blue, vet check. $250$1000 or trade. 604-782-0075. CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. For info 604-309-5388 / 856-4866

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PETS

CHESAPEAKE Bay Retreiver X Lab pups, 8 wks, to good homes, 1st shots $200/ea. (604)763-8427 or email: taymacrae@hotmail.com CHIPOOSHITZ 12 lbs X Minpinpoo 7 lbs. Family raised. Blk/brn. M/F. Ready Mar 31. $350. 604-820-0696 CHOCOLATE LAB pups 5 females, CKC reg. vet checked, ready Apr. 8 $1200/ea. 604-454-8643 (Langley) FILA/ MASTIFF Guard Dogs Owners best friend,intruders worst nightmare. All shots. Call 604-817-5957. FRENCH BULLDOG, beaut. fawn, m. $500. 11 mo.1.5 yrs old f. black Pug $400. Serious. 778-883-8096 German Shepherd, p/b, guard dog, protection trained, 2.5 year female, good w/kids. Over $4000 invested. $500 ﬁrm to good home in country. Call (604)792-7116 GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS Back/tan, 2 M, 3 F, 1st shots, dewormed. $550. (778) 863-6332. GERMAN SHEPHERD registered puppies. Top quality, German & Czech bloodlines. 604-856-8161

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APPLIANCES

$150 ALL APPLIANCE SALE 1 year warranty. 14651 108 Ave. Surrey. Delivery (604)588-1925

APPLIANCES LIKE NEW Super capacity WASHERS/DRYERS Newer self & easy clean STOVES, Super clean Fridges, Stackers & more Warranty, delivery, low prices

19897-56 Ave. 604-534-4402 ------------------------------------------------

APPLIANCES WANTED * Free pick-up* 604-339-0744 WANTED GOOD USED newer fridges, stoves, washers & dryers. $ for some. Call (604)536-9092

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BURIAL PLOTS

HEATHER C.M. BALLANTYNE (Oct 6, 1943): Call Darcy re: access to inheritance. 416-323-1959.

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Grandview Petland #10 – 2215 160 St, Surrey 604-541-2329 Yorkshire Terrier X Maltese Black Lab Type Boston Terrier X Poodle Pomeranian Type Domestic Short Hair Kittens All Petland puppies are vet inspected & come w/vaccinations up to date, a spay / neuter incentive, health guar., training DVD & more! MINI SCHNAUZER pups, 1st shots, dewormed, tails docked vet ✓ $750/ea. Call 604-657-2915. MIN PIN Pincher: 2 yr old male, all shots & neutered. Moving; needs a good home. Peter: (604)465-1826. NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! www.856-dogs.com or call: 604856-3647. RABBITS 4 DWARF BABY BUNNIES born Feb 10, FREE Mission (604)820-2641 or (604)302-0854 SHIH-TZU/ BICHON X $395-$495. Hypo-allerg, vet chk, 1st shots, guart’d. Very friendly 604-533-8992 SHIH-TZU/POODLE/BICHON pups Shots, dewormed. Quiet. Good temperment. $400. 604-859-3466. South African Mastiff x Bull Mastiff Pups, 2-female, 1-male. Awesome family dogs, loving protectors. Excellent health. 1st Shots. $600. 604-467-1747 or 778-865-0399. YORKIE gorgeous M, tan w/ black, 8 wks, shots, vet ✔, dewormed, tail docked, $750.00 (604)820-1466

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

UNDER $200

72” Oak Entertainment centre will accept up to 32” TV. $150/obo. (778)988-6101 Octagonal plate glass table c/w matching pedestal. $150/obo. (778)988-6101

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UNDER $300

KITCHEN AID Washer & Dryer Good running order. $300: (604)618-1501

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MEDICAL SUPPLIES

SHOP RIDER SCOOTER, Top model. Mint condition. $3500. Peter (778)294-2673 USED MOBILITY AIDS Scooters, Walkers, Lift Chairs, Pwr/Wheelchairs. 604.539.8200.

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MISC. FOR SALE

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com KITCHEN GRANITE, new, great deal! 82.5x25.25x3, w/black splash 4” high $600 ﬁrm. 604-542-2520

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MISC. WANTED

FREE SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Cash for some complete scrap cars. 465-7940 or 580-3439.

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS BALDWIN UPRIGHT PIANO with bench. $1200. 604-504-3607 (Abbotsford) PIANO WITH BENCH, like new. $1000. 604-859-8630.

CHEAP

PAVING/SEAL COATING

ALLAN CONST. & Asphalt. Brick, concrete, drainage, foundation & membrane repair. (604)618-2304.

604-614-3416

HOME REPAIRS

RUBBISH REMOVAL

RECYCLE-IT!

Big or Small. Safe & Reliable. Full Packing avail. 7 days/week. WCB Approved. Seniors Disc. Free in-home Quotes

IRRIGATION/SPRINKLER

FEED & HAY

1ST CUT ALFALFA/grass small squares. 2nd cut alfalfa small squares. 500 bale loads call for delivered prices Home 250-428-4838 Cell 250-4286039 sjfarms@shaw.ca

Licensed, Insured, WCB

Almost for free! Dave WORLD’S CHEAPEST Rubbish Removal from $40: Seriously - Check with me ﬁrst Rob - 604-835-5991

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! AMAN’S PLUMBING SERVICES Lic.gas ﬁtter. Reas $. 778-895-2005

15521 - 36th Ave

#1 IN RATES & SERVICE. Lic’d. LOCAL Plumber. Plugged drains, renos etc. Chad 1-877-861-2423

MOVING SALE. Sat Mar 20, 8am1pm. Household incl furn, sporting, electronics, kids, 2 antique items.

ASAP PLUMBING & HEATING. Local cert. service plumber. H/w tanks, boilers, gas, plug drains. Fair rates. Mem.of BBB. 604-220-9228

15906 - 20th Ave. S. Sry Fri. March 19, Sat. March 20, Sun. March 21st. 9am - 4pm

AT PANORAMA PLUMBING, HEATING & GAS SERVICES. Jobs Small-Big, Res/Com 604-818-7801 www.panoramaplumbing.com LOCAL JOURNEYMAN PLUMBER ready for your renovations repairs and hot water tank problems no job too small call Trevor @ 604-512-0904 SEMI-RETIRED LIC’D PLUMBER fr the U.K. Small jobs, reasonable. Call John 604-562-3747

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PRESSURE WASHING

EXPERIENCED PRESSURE WASHING Driveways, sidewalks and decks. $35/hr. with 2 hour minimum. Call Bill, 604-376-6004 email: bmilks@shaw.ca

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Renovations

Custom Paint

• Kitchen • Bath • Flooring • Complete Interiors

• Interior & Exterior • Free Estimates

Licensed • Insured • WCB • Full 10yr. Guarantee Qualiﬁed Tradespeople • 23 Years Professional Service

“An investment in Quality”

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Call Blake or Brian (604)816-1653

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ISA Certiﬁed, Fully Insured “Right Tree - Right Location” Rob Kootnikoff 604-538-6278, 778-839-5034

10% Discount. Paul 604-328-0527

D interior & exterior renovation D rot repair & restoration D Decks D Fences & much more free estimates.

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S Pruning S Removals S Hedge Trimming

Roofs & Re-roof Repairs

Blake and his Dad make a positive difference in your life by providing quality workmanship delivered with integrity.

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Peninsula Tree Preservation

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PETS

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Household Items, Toys, Clothes, Sofa Corner Set, Plants & More.

Greencare Rubbish Removal Commercial & Residential Cheapest in White Rock/S. Surrey Call (604)506-2817 DEMOLITION / RUBBISH Removal Remove: concrete / drywall / stucco trees/junk *Best Deal* 604-773-9479

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL LITTLE LOAD SPECIALIST. Sand & gravel delivered. Small orders welcome. Topsoil available. Call (604) 532-0662 days/eves.

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SUNDECKS

SUPERIOR DEC-K-ING Waterproof Vinyl Sundeck Service/Repairs/Renos and New Const. Serving WR and S.Surrey since 1980. 604-5740199 / 604-209-9391

373B

TILING

A-1 Ceramics, Marble, Glass blocks etc. Install/Repair. Res./Comm. Free Est. 20 years exp. Peter’s Tile (604)209-0173

3232 - 141 St. South Surrey Sat. & Sun. March 20/21 9am - 5pm HUGE GARAGE SALE Furniture, Electronics Patio Furniture, TV’S Toys & More BRIDGEVIEW FLEA MARKET Every Sunday, Year Round, 80 Vendors 7am-3pm, 11475-126a St. Sry. Info./Book Table 604-625-3208

Moving / Downsizing Sale Sat. March 20th 9am-12pm Quality Items - Dining room set, carpets, ent. unit, Household.

13228 - 17A Ave. Near LaRonde School

Moving Sale 1485 Best St. White Rock Sat. March 20th, 9 - 1pm

Clean out your closet! www.bcclassiﬁed.com

SURREY

HUGE PLANT SALE Lots of Perennials, Herbs & Assorted Shrubs. Sat. & Sun. March 20 & 21 9:00 - 4:00

3464 140th Street South Surrey 1613 - 142 St. & 14254 - 16A Ave. Double for your trouble. Collectibles - Antiques - Books Household & more.

Sat. March 20th, 9am - 3pm S. SURREY

7 Families - 100’s Items

Antiques, collectibles, Party Light, art, light ﬁxt., wooden patio set, costume jewelry, baby items. Etc. Sat, March 20th - 8am to noon

Ocean Park Community Hall 1577 - 128 Ave.

S.SURREY

Garage Sale 1784 140 A Street Sat & Sun Mar 20 & 21 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Rain or shine

WHITE ROCK

ESTATE GARAGE SALE SAT. MARCH 20, 9-2 13892 MARINE DR HSEHOLD ITEMS, ETC. ETC.

White Rock: MOVING SALE: Sales go to Charity. H/hold, hardware, furniture, electronics, collectibles, garden tools, art & crafts items & much more! 1 WEEK SALE - INDOORS 15232 Russell Ave, 9am-6pm. Call for info: (604)5418911.

Peace Arch News Friday, March 19, 2010

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 572 PLANTS/NURSERY STOCK

REAL ESTATE 640

8069 Nelson St. Mission

604-826-8988

609

RECREATIONAL

706

Recreational Lots Sunshine Valley

8-10 ft

JAPANESE MAPLES $10 ea

RENTALS

Affordable Alpine lots from $89,000

WHITE ROCK

Recreational

Recreational 3bdrm cabins lock up stage from $155,000 two hours from downtown Vancouver East of Hope.

CLASSIFIED ADS WORK! CALL 604-575-5555

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REAL ESTATE

640A REVENUE PROPERTY

APARTMENT/CONDOS

WHITE ROCK. 2 bdrm walk out, 1 bath, laminate ﬂrs. Near Mall. $209,000. Senior oriented. NS/NP. 604-536-9565,778-385-9565

615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

LIVE/WORK/PLAY mid Vancouver Island. 12 unit char apartment building for sale in Port Alberni www.avrilarts.ca

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS 706

RARE OPPORTUNITY Warehouse in South Surrey at 24th and King George, # 6 - 15531 - 24th in business centre. Approx. 1100 sq. ft, and leased till October, but will stay if needed. Low strata fees. $305,000: Call Vince @ (604)536-3511

APARTMENT/CONDO

FOR SALE BY OWNER

FLEETWOOD TOWN home-3 bed 2.5 bath 2 level duplex unit. Master on Main with huge bath and his/hers closets. Separate Living room w/ f/p, formal dining room,Kitchen with eating nook, two large bedrooms & 3 pce bath and a large storage up. Laundry room, storage and two car s/s garage. Gated community, 16yr and older, close to schools, shopping and healthcare, $343,000 604-836-5112

627

HOMES WANTED

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WE BUY HOUSES Older Home? Damaged Home? Need Repairs? Behind on Payments? Quick CASH! Call Us First!

604-657-9422 630

LOTS

OCEAN PARK 2 Desirable Half acre gross density lots. A 3rd subdivision paid. You Finish - You Save Ready for 4th reading. Quick Return on Investment. Call 541-8088

638

OPEN HOUSE

1 Bdrm, 1 bath. Clean quiet bldg. Hardwood ﬂoors, large closets. Includes heat & hot water. Close to mall & services. N/S, N/P. Adult Inspired Building.

WHITE ROCK Close to Semiahmoo Mall

1 BDRM $845 2 BDRMS - $1150 Concrete Hi-rise. 55+, NS/NP

Kiwanis Park Place

Heat, hot water, & light included

For Adults 55 , rental apartments in a modern complex, right next to beautiful Crescent Park! On site maintenance & ofﬁce staff Mon. through Friday. 1 bdrm units from $751 - $844 incls. heat, electricity and friendly reliable service.

Call 604-538-9669 for information or to visit.

GROSVENOR SQUARE Great location. Family complex. 1 & 2 bdrm units avail immed. Near schools, shop & bus. Security Card Access.

Call 604-589-5693

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Landlord/Investor To take care of your properties www.bcforrentinfo.ca Tenants Houses/condos/Townhouses Rental units available now Alfred 604-889-6807 Ofﬁce:604-534-7974 Ext:205

1371 Fir St W 2 Bedroom Corner Unit W $885/mo Non Smoking No pets W Adult oriented Heat & Hot water included

LANGLEY - BROOKSWOOD 2.5 ACRES, TRUCKERS SPECIAL: 3 Bdrms, 3 Baths, Spacious w/ Dbl Garage. By Willowbrook Mall & Morgan Crossing, avail asap. 604-270-7100

604.536.8428

OCEAN PARK - fully reno’d 3bdrm, 3 full bath, 2200 sq ft . Granite & SS in kitchen, HW ﬂrs, 2 gas FP. Premium location on quiet street. Peeka-boo ocean view. Fully fncd b.yard. Single garage. N/S. Pets negot. $2600+ util. 604-535-3544 OCEAN PARK, fully renovated 5 bdrm 3 full baths, 2100sf, f/p, fncd yd, clse to Crs beach & park, schls, quiet street, garage, sm pet OK, $2500/mo. May 1st. 604-531-4935

at 1589 Martin St.

OCEAN PARK. Sunny spac.reno’d full bsmt ste on quiet cds, min. fr bus, $900 all incl. sep ent, priv patio/garden 5 appl, (604)541-8338 PACIFIC VIEW. Reno’d 2 bdrm, 2 baths with view. 5 corners, White Rock, 6 appl’s, heat, h/w & gas incl’d, new hardwood ﬂoors, 1 sec. u/g prkg, walking dist. to beach & shops, avail. immed. $1500/mo. Call Brad (604)377-3183

SKYLINE APTS. WHITE ROCK 15321 Russell Ave 1 MONTH FREE RENT!! CALL FOR DETAILS Nice quiet building. 1 & 2 bdrm suites. Includes: Hot water, cable, underground parking, video surveillance. NO PETS CALL 604-536-8499

Adult & Seniors Community 1 Bdrm’s available. Patios or balconies. Includes heat & hotwater Sorry ~ no pets

604-535-5309 to view www.porterealty.com WHITE ROCK, NEWLY RENO’D, 1 bdrm, incl. heat/h.wtr/cable $900. Sorry N/P.Quiet bldg.604-538-8408 WHITE ROCK: Ocean view, nr pier, 1 & 2 bdrm apts. $795 & $1095/mo. H/w & parking incl in rent. 1081 Martin St. Refs & lease req. n/s, n/p. Val (604)767-9429

T/H-CONDO S. Sry. #201, 2828-152nd. 2 bdrm, 2 bath. N/S. N/P. $1200. S. Sry. 315, 15350-16A 1 bdrm & den, 2 baths. N/S. N/P. $1300. Call Sheri M 604-535-8080 Plus! Full pictures & info. on our website www.croftagencies.com

OCEAN VIEW! Quiet lifestyle with a view.

SOMERSET GARDENS (S. Sry) Family housing, 1851 Southmere Cres. E. 3 bldgs, 1 bldg n/s, 2 bdrm apt $875, pet friendly, nr all amen, heat, h/w incl. Community garden. Call 604-451-6676

Beautiful, large 1 & 2 bedroom suites available. Close to Semiahmoo mall, rec. centers, transit and White Rock beach. Nestled in a park like setting, with some suites cat friendly it?s a must see. To view call 604-531-9797 or email rentwhiterock@telus.net and ask for Suada.

S.Surrey, BARCLAY ARMS CLASS AT SEMIAHMOO

PROPERTY Rentals Have Qualiﬁed Tenants Need Homes

WHITE ROCK

www.cycloneholdings.ca

RENTALS 604-536-0275 HOMELIFE PENINSULA PROPERTY MANAGEMENT #304-1959 - 152nd St. White Rock

U.Realty 604-880-9090

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

S. SURREY Modern 2 bdrm. apt. Avail. April 1st. 5 appl., gas stove, granite counters, u/g prkg, ensuite. $1500/mo. Np/ns. (604)314-5223 S.Surrey/W. Rock: 2 bdrm, 3rd ﬂoor condo avail May 1. New kitchen & bath. Heat, hot water, sec prk, stor, pool incl. Great location. N/S, N/P pls. $1190/mo 604-671-3966. WHITE ROCK, 12th ﬂoor studio, Mtn. View. 5/appli. N/S, N/P. $900/mo. Immed. (604)328-8250 WHITE ROCK, 1331 Merklin 2 bdrms. Includes heat, cable, parking. Adult oriented. Avail Apr. 1st $915/mo. NS/NP. 604-535-0925. WHITE ROCK 1340 Fir St. 1 Bdrm $775/mo. Incl hotwater/heat. Avail now. NS/NP. Call: 604-842-9581 WHITE ROCK

1580 Everall Street

“Paciﬁca” Recently renovated one bedrooms from $750 & up (avail. now) and two bedrooms from $1050 & up (avail July 1st). Spacious, close to beach, shops, and buses. Mike 604-535-7206

640

RECREATIONAL

Hatzic Lake,family fun. Private Resort. Beach & launch. www PropertyGuys.com ID 9041.

WHITE ROCK. 1 bdrm, Thrift / Fir, Corner suite. $765 incl heat, h/w. N/S. 604-531-0657; 604-614-4602.

WHITE ROCK PACIFIC VIEW CONDOS SECOND FLOOR AVAILABLE Now or April 1. 3 bdrms + sunroom suite for rent. 1450 s.f. 5 appl’s, heat, h/w, gas incl’d, newly painted, insuite laundry. No smoking, No pets. $1450/mo.

Call Jennifer 778-881-3402 WHITE ROCK SUNSET VILLA. 1 bdrm apt w/balcony, cement bldg. f/p, d/w. 1 block fr Semiahmoo Mall. Avail. April 1st. $850. Call for appointment to view: 604-541-6276 WHITE ROCK: Unobstructed view 1/Bdrm Condo on Marine Drive. $1300/mo. N/P, N/S. 604-377-1967.

707 APARTMENT FURNISHED MOVING OR RELOCATING? White Rock Sausalito Beach Side Furnished 2 bdrm apts available, fully self contained, dogs okay. (604)538-3237 www.sausalitobb.com WHITE ROCK: Furnished Corporate Condo for rent. Avail. immed. Email inquiries to : dhuber@shaw.ca or call 604-929-4734

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 437sq ft Ofﬁce in Crescent Beach avail June 1. Upper Floor of Detached Coach House. $13.50/sq ft + $9.25/sq ft Triple Net + GST Washroom & Kitchenette, Priv Ent & Deck. call 604 538-1804 Wkdays WHITE ROCK, 1557 Marine Dr. 1000 sf ofﬁce space for retail. $1500/mo + TN. (604)328-8250

STORAGE

S.SURREY, FARM STORAGE, 140sqft, $100/mo. Avail April 1st. Secure & dry. 604-538-1440

White Rock

WHITE ROCK:

OFFICE/RETAIL

CENTRAL White Rock. 2 Ground Floor Offices in newly renovated building, 1425 sqft bright new office, 747 sq ft office with outside entry. Both incl washroom and u/g pkg, gross rents. 604-536-5639. LANGLEY 1360 sf. 2nd floor office. Washroom, kitchenette, parking. Newly redecorated. $1400/mo. 604-534-6221 WHITE ROCK, Central, 1,295 sq/ft, street front. $2,000 net inclds heat & u/g prkg. Call (604)996-9887. WHITE ROCK convenient location 978 s/f, street & rear entrys. Suit prof. office/retail etc. 604-536-9720

S.SURREY Priv room w/en-ste in newer home, nice view nr shops & bus, ns/np. $700 incld utils. 604531-8147 eve/wkends.

Hillcrest Villa

WHITE ROCK: Large 1 bdrm, sml balcony. Near amens & beach. From $725/mo incl gas hot & water. 604-951-8632 or 604-589-7818. WHITE ROCK large 2 bdrm, partial ocean view, avail immed. N/S. $880 incl heat/h.water. 604-951-8632.

RENTALS

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION

Call 604-538-5337

MARTIN VILLAGE

Barclay Arms - 1635 Martin Dr (604) 535-1174 to view www.porterealty.com

Open Sat/Sun Mar 20/21, 2-5

741

HOMES FOR RENT

AVAIL. APRIL 1ST. - South Surrey / White Rock - 3 Bedroom Upper 1.5 bath home with large family room down. 5 Appliances. Quiet Neighborhood. N/S and N/P. 5 min walk to Mall and Transit $1600 per month. 604-536-9125 or jimmygee @shaw.ca to view.

Very large & open 1 bdrm apt homes w/very lrg patios or balc’s. Rents incl heat & h/w. Beautiful grounds, pool & rec/rms. No Pets

1595 Keil St. White Rock. Brand new, approx 4490 sq.ft. 6 bdrm + den, 7 bath & theatre room, 2 bdrm legal bsmt ste (rented $900/mo). GST incl $889,900.

RENTALS

(604)541-8857, 319-0615 WHITE ROCK. 2 bdrm walk out, 1 bath. Nr Mall. $1195 incl heat/hotwater, lam flrs. Senior oriented. ns/np.604-536-9565,778-385-9565 WHITE ROCK area: Spac 1 bdrm & den suite. Walk to malls, bus, rest; large patio. In-ste lndry. $1200/mo gas incl. N/P, N/S. 604-531-9457. WHITE ROCK Brand new 1bdr condo, granite counters, w/d, s/s appls, gas fp,sec prk, ns/np.604-240-8571 WHITE ROCK - Casabella, 5 corners. Bachelor $700/mo. 15391 Buena Vista Ave. Small, quiet bldg. 2nd flr, walk-up. Hardwood floors. Call 604-803-2005. WHITE ROCK - Central Location 1 bdrm- $775/mo. Heat/water & sec. prkg. n/s, n/p. Avail. now. (604)721-4713

Beautiful & Affordable

GUILDFORD

625

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS

Website: www.rentinfo.ca SOUTH SURREY- 3 bdrm rancher, avail. immed. $1700/mo. Cozy rancher with large priv. yard & deck. Very clean, newly reno’d. All appl. Cls to hosp & shopping, n/s pet neg. Call (604)329-9977 SOUTH SURREY: Elgin 3500sf family home, cul-de-sac, 5bdrms, 3-1/2 bathrms, nanny suite, hot-tub. Granite, h/w. Avail. May 1st. N/S, N/P. $2700: Refs. (604)916-1659

750

SUITES, LOWER

NEW, 1bdrm,1 bath. Shared laundry, hdrwd floors, dishwasher, own entrance. $900 includes hydro, gas, cable and internet. Walk to Southpoint. Cat ok! Call 604-531-8122 OCEAN PARK at entry of 1001 steps & beach, 2 bdrm, 1 bth, 1200 sf. $1200/mo with hydro, h.w. & cable incl. N/P, N/S. 604-535-3557 OCEAN PARK, bright, garden level 1 bdrm suite in quiet area. Pri entry & sundeck. Shrd lndry. $850/mo utils incl. NP/NS. Avail Apr 1st. Call: (604)538-6237 SOUTH SURREY- 2 bdrm bsmt suite in quiet cds, of newer homes, insuite ldry, d/w, incl. hydro. Avail March 15 or April 1. N/S, N/P. $1000/mo. (604)617-4944 S. SURREY 157/18. New 1 bdrm suite. f/p, storage, heat, light, cable. Shared laundry. No stairs. Perfect for senior. N/s, n/p. $800/mo. 604-538-2286 S. SURREY. 1 bdrm bsmt suite on acreage for quiet mature person, NS, no parties. $650. 604-541-0058 S. SURREY. 2 or 3 bdrm. bsmt. suites. 5 appl., own ldry. $900/mo. or $1050. incl. hydro. Ns/np. Avail. May 1st. 778-294-0886 S SURREY: 5 min walk to Choices: 2 yr old exec hse, 1/bdrm, priv ent, own W/D, utils incld; full cbl, w/l int, alrm set-up. N/S. Beauty! Suits 1. $925/mo. 604-418-1656. April 1. S. SURREY: Cozy, new 1 bdrm ste. F/S, W/D. $795/mo incl utils/basic cable. May 15th. (604)542-9664. TSAWWASSEN - lrg. 1 bdrm. gas f/p, quiet hm. n/p, n/s, 5-appli. refs. req. $875* alarmed unit & utils. incls. Avail. April 1 (604)943-6413 WHITE ROCK: 1/Bdrm, 1/bath ste. Lovely & bright; big kitchen, W/D, prkg, newer house. Walk to beach & shops. N/S, N/P. $900/mo+ utils. Please call: 604-613-5998. WHITE ROCK, 1 bdrm, grnd lvl, F/P, indep. heat, priv yrd, shrd lndry, bright, quiet, NS/NP. Suit single prof. Refs. $800. (604)612-7287 WHITE ROCK: 1 Bdrm + sunroom, liv/rm & din area, gas f/p, kitchen, bthrm w/shower, W/D, cvrd deck, pri entry. Utils incl. N/S, N/P. Avail immed. $950/mo. (604)531-6248 WHITE ROCK: 2/bdrm. $1100/mo. Utils incld; own W/D, S facing patio. N/S, N/P. Suit prof. 604-538-0528. WHITE ROCK. 2 bdrm. Close to beach. Separate entry. Util. & parking included. Share laundry. Ns/np. $930/mo. Available now. 604-5387315 or 604-612-2420 WHITE ROCK EASTSIDE, 3 blocks to beach, garden lvl. 1 bdrm. Sunroom & den, share w/d, priv. ent., N/S N/P. April 1. $875 mo. + 1/3 utils. 604-531-2677 WHITE ROCK, Grnd level, 1/bdrm, shrd laundry, lam flrs, big yard, Now $795. Sm pet ok (604)671-0536 WHITE ROCK, redecorated g/l ravine view, priv ent, off street pkg, 1 bdrm lge bright ktch, w/d, d/washer, micro. NS/NP $925 incl utils Avail April 1. 604-220-0173 WHITE ROCK walk to beach, 1500 s/f 3 BD 1 BA (newer hse), inste lndry, sep entry, heated flrs. Pet OK N/S. May 1, $1500/mo incls utils. Dan Walker, Remax 604-541-4888 WHITE ROCK West. Bachelor suite. 5 minutes to beach. $695/mo incl utils & shared laundry. Parking. Ns/np. Avail now. 604-536-1522. W.ROCK nr beach Nice 1 or 2 bdrm 800sf sep ent, inste ldry. NS/NP Avail now $950 604-230-9116

751

TRANSPORTATION

SUITES, UPPER

S. SURREY/WHITE ROCK 1 bdrm, approx 800 s/f, bright, clean. NS NP, avail now $800. 604-835-6000 WHITE ROCK - 15592 Columbia Ave. Avail. April 1. 1100 sf main flr 2 bdrm suite, close to beach, all appliances. $950/mo + utils. n/s. n/p. (604)779-8579 WHITE ROCK. Exec 3 bdrm upper ste, 2 bath, jacuzzi, games rm or office, new kitchen, 5 appls, new paint, gas f/p, covered deck, quiet area. NP/NS. Avail April 1. $1600/mo + utils. 604-536-5786. White Rock- Full ocean view, Drive by 15257 Victoria Ave. Upper flr of house. Lane prking. Shrd Lndry. Lrg 1 bdrm. April 1st. $950 + utils. n/s, no dogs. Sharon (604)240-9809 WHITE ROCK, Marine Dr. upper lvl 2 bdrm, ocean view ste, newly reno’d. Avail Apr 1st. $1400/mo + utils. N/S. Call Joe @ 604-710-9477 WHITE ROCK, Vidal St/Thrift Ave. 3 bdrm, main flr, 2 baths, dbl gar, 5 appls, cls. schls/amens, $1600 + utils. Immed. Phone 604-721-2013. WHITE ROCK- west beach, ocean view, clean, small, bright, sunny 1 bdrm furnished suite for 1 person. n/p sorry. N/S. $645/mo avail. now. (778)881-0169

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TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

Cars, Trucks & Machinery

818

CARS - DOMESTIC

1988 BUICK PARK AVE. Air Cared, auto, newer trans., new brakes & tires. Asking $800., 604-930-8620 1990 CHRYSLER DYNASTY. Very good condition, well maint, AirCared. Auto, 4 dr, 6 cyl, 208K. $1200 obo. 604-535-2450 1990 DODGE SPIRIT ES clean, good mechanical cond. Estate sale $1100. 604-536-4058 1994 Olds Delta, orig. 69,900 + kms, elderly owner. Mint. 6 cyl auto. $2850 / obo. (778)246-1225 1995 FORD ESCORT LX, wagon, 182 k, fully loaded, mint, looks & drives great. $1100. 778-893-4866. 1997 DODGE NEON: 4/cyl, exc cond, AirCared, 174K kms. $1,500. obo. 604-590-1279, 604-828-9496. 2002 CHEVY MALIBU - 4 dr. V-6, Air, Tilt, Cruise, p/w, pdl, C/D, exc. cond. $2950 Langley 604-514-4849 2003 SEBRING, Silver, p/w, p/l, a/c, 137,000kms, 4 dr. $4500 Call Bob 604-856-1197 2005 CHRYSLER SEABRING LTD. Convert pwr. top, loaded, leather, heated seat, mint. no accidents, low K. $13,900 Surrey 604.657.8659 2007 CHEVY IMPALA - fully loaded pw, pdl, air, tilt, cruise, C/D, alloys, no accid. local, mint. champagne $11,795 Langley (604)328-1883

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 1997 FORD EXPEDITION XLT 4x4 auto, A/C, looks & drives great, lady driven. $4500. Call 604-970-8253. 2000 FORD EXPLORER XLS: 4x4, blue, 4/dr, air, pwr wds & locks, new brks,exc cond.$5000. 604.533.0344 2003 NISSAN MURANO SL, black, 132,000k, orig. owner, no accid. exc cond. $15,500. 604-516-9227 2004 GMC ENVOY XL SLT, 131,000 kms, 1 owner. All options. $17,000 obo. Call 604-626-8542. 2005 NISSAN PATHFINDER SE V-6, p/w, pdl, alloys, auto, $17,200 mint. local, must see!(604)328-1883 2006 INFINITY FX35. White / tan interior. 70,000 kms. 2nd owner. Asking $31,500. 604-536-4618

851

TRUCKS & VANS

1998 FORD ECONO VAN: 14L turbo, diesel, ideal for deliveries, 221K chrome ﬂrg. $8200. (778)628-4846. 1998 WINDSTAR-7pass, white, senior owned. 150K. Looks & runs good. $1850/ FIRM (778)246-1225 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport 3.8L - V-6, air, tilt, cruise, pw, pdl, C/D & more. $3850 (604)514-4849 2000 GMC SIERRA, 4x4, 5 speed, 90% tires, 8’ box, trailer hook, good cond. $4500. 604-783-1991 2005 FORD FREESTAR. 4.2, V6, air condition, cruise, pdl, pw, seats seven, excellent condition in and out. $5,500 obo. 604-836-0572. 2005 GMC DENALI - V-8, loaded, blk. on blk. local, leather, DVD, C/D, 20” alloys, $16,900 (604)328-1883 2007 FORD E250 CARGO VAN PW, PDL, running boards, bulk head partition, 9,700kms, local, no accident $18,995 / (604)328-1883

845

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845

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845

SUITES, UPPER

845

Orange County Towing

LANGLEY 200/72: 4 yr old 3 bdrm upper. Clean, deck, dbl gar. Ns/np. Immed. $1700+2/3 ut 604-209-5675

751

VEHICLES WANTED

WANTED TO RENT

WHITE ROCK. Top ﬂoor, ocean view home, 2 bdrms, bright, very clean. Laundry & storage in bsmt. N/S. N/P. $1250/mo. Avail. April 1. Call 604-535-9866.

S SURREY: House on acreage. Call for info: (604)377-1967.

827

SENIOR Couple n/s, no pets. seeks Short Term Furnished 1-2 bdrm private suite/apt. April/May 2-3 mo. Flexible. (778)246-1225 SENIOR LADY - Exc. tenant, N/S, N/P, Req. 1 bdrm suite. Quiet, ground level. May 1. 604-531-8454

1995 Toyota Corolla, rebuilt, good cond. 173kms, 4dr, auto. $1600. 604-345-9192, 604-592-0712 2000 ACURA 3.2 TL, leather, snrf, clean, lady driven, all maint records, $7990. Ph: (604)617-6256. 2001 Jetta TDI diesel, 4 dr, lthr seats, ac, cd/tape player, sunroof, pw, pl. 160K. $7800. 778-549-1239. 2005 HONDA CIVIC SE, 4 dr, auto, a/c, local, private, 175K, exc cond. $8400 obo. Call: (604) 505-4257.

S. SURREY: 2 bdrm reno’d rancher Large lot, 4 appl, 15x15’ workshop, April 1st. $1300/mo. 604-812-9249

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 2007 BMW 323I, auto, 34K, 4 door, like new, sunroof, mags, leather, no acc’d. $28,000 no gst 604-502-9912

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Friday, March 19, 2010 Peace Arch News

You’ll Love Our Deals New 2010 Chev Impala LTZ Fully loaded inc. leather and sunroof. Stk#0-137989

VANOEC S GAM LE C I H VE

Sale Price!

New 2010 Buick Lucerne

VANOEC S GAM LE VEHIC

Fully loaded inc. leather. Stk#0-114986

Sale Price!

25,563

33,987

*Net of all rebates & programs.

New 2010 GMC Terrain SLT 1

VANOEC S GAM LE C I H VE

New 2010 Pontiac Vibe

AWD. Fully loaded inc. 6 cyl & leather. Stk#0-240970

Power group, A/C, CD & much more. Stk#0-416827

Sale Price!

33,254

*Net of all rebates & programs.

18,988

*Net of all rebates & programs.

DON’T FORGET, WITH EVERY OPTIMIZED VEHICLE YOU GET: 150-Plus Point Inspection 24-Hour Roadside Assistance Manufacturer’s Warranty 30 Day/2500 km No-Hassle Exchange Privilege Stk#P2013C V6, loaded.

5,998

Stk#P2126 Very clean.

Stk#267639A Loaded, V6, Very, very clean.

Sale Price

14,998

’08 Nissan Frontier

Sale Price

6,988

17,988

’05 Nissan X-Trail SE 4x4

Sale Price

15,988

25,988

Sale Price

13,988

Stk#116510A 5 spd., A/C, CD.

10,988

Sale Price

8,988

’08 Chev 1/2 Ton Reg Cab

’07 Ford Focus SE

Stk#P2234 V8, auto, A/C, & much more.

11,888

1-888-267-9064

16,988

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of all rebates including GM Loyalty Program. To receive GM Loyalty discount purchaser * Sale pricesmustarebenetregistered owner of a GM vehicle for the past 6 months. See dealer for details.

Sale Price

152nd

in the South Surrey Auto Mall www.barneswheatongm.com Vehicles may not be exactly as illustrated.

’08 Chev Aveo 5 Dr.

3050 KING GEORGE HWY.

Dealer No. 6928

14,988

Stk#2199 FWD, 6 cyl., power group, sunroof, power seats, only 70,000 kms.

’07 Pontiac G6

Sale Price

’06 Pontiac Torrent

’09 Chev Trailblazer LT Stk#P2233 Loaded truck including sunroof & pwr driver’s seat.

Stk#P2088 Power steering, keyless entry, air, pl, CD, passenger air bag.

Stk#P2232 Loaded including sunroof & heated front seats.

Sale Price

Stk#P2222 V6, auto, pwr group, low kms.

Stk#152106A 4 cyl, power group, A/C, CD, and much more.

SALE PRICE

Sale Price

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Sale Price

’09 Pontiac Grand Prix

2004 PONTIAC GRAND AM

Stk#191091A SUPERCHARGED. Very rare, 1 owner local. This car was loved! Loaded.

32nd Av e

Hot Deal!

Stk#267865B Tach, passenger air bag, ps, driver air bag, block heater.

’04 Chev Monte Carlo SS

’01 Chevy Impala

’03 Pontiac Sunﬁre SL

Surrey Auto Mall

KING GEORGE HWY

Peace Arch News Friday, March 19, 2010

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Enjoy the most powerful and fuel efficient vehicle in its class. Fully equipped with all power assists, air conditioning, keyless entry, cruise control, six airbags, ABS, traction and stability control.

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OUTSTANDING FUEL CIT Y, EFFICIENCY 76 MPG 71 MPG HWY.

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While we maintain a large inventory of new Toyota automobiles, in some cases an order may be required. All offers include freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire and battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. Federal anprovincial sales taxes are not included in the monthly payments. Lease payments are based on a maximum of 96,000km over 48 months. Monthly purchase ﬁnance plans are available from Toyota Financial Services on approved credit. 2010 Toyota RAV4 ZF4DVP AA: Monthly lease payments of $371.35 per month based on a 48-month walk away lease with ZERO down at 3.9% APR. Total lease obligation $17824.80. Cash purchase price is $26,215.00 and includes freight, pre-delivery inspection, air conditioning tax and environmental levy. Option to purchase at lease end $11,313.70. 2010 Prius KN3DUP AA. $441.58/month 48 months zero down at 4.9% APR. Obligation $21195.84. Cash price $29,350.00. Residual: $12232.00. 2010 Yaris KT9K3P BA: $251.97/month 48-months with Toyota’s $750 contribution used as a down payment. 2.9% APR. Obligation $12094.56. Cash price is $19,390.00. Residual: $12232.00. Financing for terms up to 48 months at 0% APR offered on 2010 Yaris, Corolla, Matrix, Camry, Camry Hybrid and RAV4. Example: $10,000 ﬁnanced at 0% requires 48 monthly payments of $208.33. Total cost of borro ing is $0 and there are no administration fees.

2010 Toyota RAV4 2 Wheel Drive

030910

3174 King George Hwy., White Rock 604-531-2916

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