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Tracy HolmesStaff Reporter

A boost in the number of people turning to Sources’ White Rock/South Surrey Food Bank for the holidays had officials scrambling to meet the need last week.

Denise Darrell, Sources’ director of women, seniors and community services, said just before Christmas that while cash donations were on par with those seen

last year, the money was hav-ing to be stretched farther.

“We’re serving more peo-ple, so the cash isn’t going as far,” Darrell said.

Last year, about 700 people benefited from Christmas food hampers; this year – with the last hampers dis-tributed on Dec. 23 – that number exceeded 800.

“The numbers are up sub-stantially – I was shocked.”

Darrell said donations of

food items are always appre-ciated, but said food bank officials can turn a $1 cash donation into $3 worth of food.

“We have three times the purchasing power,” she said. “I’m not sure people realize that.”

The funds are used to pur-chase fresh produce and dairy products, she said.

The food bank is located at 2343 156 St.

Sources scrambles to meet substantial boost

Food-bank need increased

Kevin DiakiwBlack Press

Karim Meskine was laid to rest Dec. 24, a day that included a prayer service at a New-ton mosque and a burial at Victory Memo-rial Park in South Surrey.

On Dec. 17, at about 7:30 p.m., Meskine was on his way back from a job interview in New Westminster. He was headed to a soc-cer practice.

Meskine was in a public park space near the 22nd Street SkyTrain station when he was attacked with a baseball bat and beaten into a coma. The motive is believed to be robbery.

A 16-year-old has been charged with sec-ond-degree murder.

Meskine died three days later at age 19, when he was taken off life support.

At the time of his death, Meskine was the breadwinner for his family, as his dad was

between jobs.The attack and subsequent death has rat-

tled the community, creating a huge out-pouring of grief.

Sgt. Bari Emam, spokesperson for the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT), said the killing was an incredible tragedy.

“Karim was the innocent victim of an unprovoked attack,” Emam said.

“Karim’s family are devastated by this inci-dent and are at a loss for words. This is one of the saddest cases I have been a part of all these years at IHIT.”

A trust fund has been set up at TD Canada Trust in Meskine’s name – branch 9028, account 6083916.

Organizers want to raise $100,000 to pay for the funeral service and for initiatives to raise awareness of this type of random violence.

Service for Karim Meskine held in South Surrey

Slain teen laid to rest

Mario Bartel photoA road-side memorial for Karim Meskine has sprung up near the 22nd Street SkyTrain station in New Westminster where he was attacked on Dec. 17.

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a year in review

Peace Arch News delivered news to your door 105 times in 2013, and in real time at www.peacearchnews.com Here are some of the stories we’ve followed:

JanuaryCity of White Rock’s water utility,

Epcor, informs customers of its plans to increase chlorination of the city’s water supply, upgrade critical infrastructure and boost storage and pumping capacity, at an estimated cost of up to $12 million.

Surrey resident Natasha Warren is sentenced to three years in prison for the 2011 crash that killed Kassandra Kaulius, after earlier pleading guilty to dangerous driving causing death, impaired driving causing death and failure to stop at an accident.

Forty-year-old Cloverdale resident Cole Adam Manning is found dead in a Langley house; a 24-year-old man, who police believe was the victim’s friend, is arrested and charged with second-degree murder.

Hundreds of protesters march at Peace Arch border crossing in support of the Idle No More movement, which opposes the omnibus federal bill C-45, introduced by the Harper government in 2012.

After two marathon council sessions that saw hundreds of public speakers, City of Surrey councillors vote 5-4 against a proposed $100-million casino/entertainment complex in South Surrey.

On the heels of Surrey’s decision not to proceed with the casino project, B.C.’s gaming minister, Rich Coleman, tells media he is disappointed with the outcome. The following week, two Surrey councillors reveal that Coleman made personal calls to them prior to their vote, advising them that if the project didn’t pass, Surrey would not receive another application from the BC Lottery Corporation.

Due to the severity of the flu season, Fraser Health declares a hazard, invoking a rule that anyone visiting a residential care or assisted-living facility who hasn’t had a flu shot must wear a mask.

A body is found near a ditch on Colebrook Road, the first of four to be found along the secluded stretch between South Surrey and South Delta, prompting the city to consider installing closed-circuit TV cameras and lighting along the road.

Acting on a tip, White Rock RCMP, the Explosive Disposal and Chemical/Biological/Radiological/Nuclear Response Unit, the Lower Mainland Integrated Forensic Identification Services, Emergency Response Team and White Rock firefighters execute a warrant in the 15100-block of Prospect Avenue, and seize chemicals. Hamish Sutherland is arrested and later charged with making or possessing explosives, possession of a firearm contrary to order and breach of probation. In July, he pleads not guilty to the charges and remains in custody. His trial is expected to get underway in February 2014.

FebruaryBest Buy at Morgan Crossing is

one of seven in the big-box chain to suddenly shut its doors, a move that comes as a surprise to staff and customers alike.

Confusion surrounds the status of BC Hydro’s smart-meter program and whether customers will be able to opt-out of the contentious program. MLA Gordon Hogg (Surrey-White Rock) stands by information he said he confirmed with Rich Coleman’s office stating

homeowners would not have to have a smart meter installed, while Coleman denied the message, saying the information was “misinterpreted.”

After decades as a waterfront landmark, the Ocean Beach Hotel on Marine Drive is bought, renovated and restyled as The Hemingway Waterfront Public House. Public input is sought for the future of the site, with plans to redevelop it into a two-building mixed residential-commercial project, but the proposal is later put on hold by the site owner and architects.

Longtime Surrey politician Sukh Dhaliwal, running for the BC Liberals in Surrey-Panorama, resigns from the race after it is revealed he is facing six charges under the Income Tax Act, related to unfilled returns for a company for which he is responsible.

Local activist and former BC Green Party candidate Don Pitcairn attracts a wave of attention – both positive and negative – with the creation of T-shirts mocking the City of Surrey’s logo and slogan. The city responds to the online sale of the shirts – which read ‘Surrey: The future dies here’ – with a cease-and-desist order.

Medical-marijuana activists picket outside MP Russ Hiebert’s constituency office in protest of the Conservative government’s new medicinal-pot regulations, which will prohibit the production and distribution of medical pot in homes, limiting it to commercial grow operations.

The developer of the contentious White Rock Mufflers site on Oxford Street makes a surprise concession at a public hearing, offering to remove two feet of extra height and two townhouse units in an effort to appease critics of the project. Weeks later, the project is given the go-ahead from White Rock council with a 4-3 vote, a decision that is met with backlash from irate council attendees.

Janice Shore, 45, succumbs to her injuries after being found brutally beaten in a Whalley parking lot in December. Her death prompts a Surrey city councillor to request a review into Shore’s circumstances and what support system had been available to her.

MarchNearly five years after the death

of toddler Alexa Middelaer at a Ladner roadside, Carol Berner – convicted in July 2010 of impaired and dangerous driving relating to the incident – applies to the Supreme Court of Canada “for leave to appeal” the verdict, after the B.C. Court of Appeal rules to uphold her conviction. Berner’s appeal is dismissed by the Supreme Court weeks later.

The City of White Rock announces it is looking into buying its water utility from Epcor, who earlier in the year announced it would be undertaking $11-12 million in system upgrades.

An internal investigation is launched into the BC Liberal party after allegations that non-partisan government staff resources were redirected to “woo” ethnic voters.

Politicians cross party lines to voice their shared opposition to a proposed Fraser Surrey Docks coal-transfer facility that would increase coal-train traffic along the BNSF railway through White Rock, South Surrey and Delta.

A mattress fire – that officials determine to be caused by electrical issues – causes significant smoke damage, closing Zellers at Semiahmoo Shopping Centre for more than three months.

2013 starts with a roll of the dice

Gord Goble photosTwo overnight public-hearing sessions for a proposed casino draw hundreds.

“It’s not the shirts that are giving Surrey the bad image problem, it’s the bodies at the side of the road or in the driveways.– entrepreneur Don Pitcairn,

Satiric slurs pay off for former candidate, Feb. 12

“We just want to be able to afford the medication that works for us.

– medical-marijuana advocate Joy Davies,

Rally targets price bump, Feb. 26

“I’m very upset and disappointed with regard to the allegations, and eager to get more information about what actually happened.

– MLA Gord Hogg,Full confi dence in scandal

probe: Hogg, March 5

“If this is going to be a civil meeting and you expect us to act responsibly, you should do the same.

– White Rock Coun. Larry Robinson,

Backlash follows project approval, March 14

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continued on page 8Sarah Massah photo

Residents take a look at a proposal for the then-site of White Rock Mufflers.

“The rate of people who are dying is much higher than in previous years.

– Dr. Paul Van Buynder, Fraser Health chief medical offi cer,

Masks mandatory as fl u hazard declared, Jan. 17

“We are all tired of listening to the half-truths spun by those who would foist this casino upon us.

– resident Susan Lindenberger,City doubles down on casino

hearings, Jan. 17

“The minister made it very clear that the only opportunity was South Surrey, full-stop, period.

– Surrey Coun. Tom Gill, Minister’s intervention ‘inappropriate,’ Jan. 24


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A town-hall meeting to explore issues around legalization of marijuana is to take place in South Surrey next month.

Legalization of Marijuana: An Exploration of the Issues is set for 7:30 p.m. Jan. 23 at Sunnyside Community Hall in Bakerview Park (1845 154 St.).

Hosted by the Liberal Party of Canada in South Surrey-White

Rock-Cloverdale, the meeting is touted as an opportunity “to have a discussion in our community about all that’s involved with the regulated legalization of marijuana… to have an informed and critical conversation about how to legalize, regulate and tax the production, distribution and use of marijuana.”

Doors open at 7 p.m. Panelists are to speak for eight to 10 minutes each, followed by more than an hour of dialogue and moderated questions.

Those planning to attend are asked to reserve a seat online at http://events.liberal.ca/Event/town-hall---legalization-of-marijuana-an-exploration-of-the-issues.aspx

Marijuana town hall setLegalization discussion to be held Jan. 23

Greatskate

Boaz Joseph photoFamilies flock to Cloverdale Arena for the first day of the 16th annual Winter Ice Palace Dec. 21. The event, featuring holiday lights and visits from Santa, continues daily until Jan. 5. A full schedule and prices can be found online at www.surrey.ca

Tracy HolmesStaff Reporter

The City of White Rock will spend more than $500,000 to replace heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems in its city hall and library, following council approval earlier this month to award contracts for work at the two sites.

According to a staff report, PML Professional Mechanical Ltd. was the lowest of five bidders to respond to a call for quotes that closed Nov. 15.

The recommended bid – $527,500, excluding GST – includes supply and installation, and the funds are already in the financial plan, the report by the city’s director of engineering and municipal

operations notes.Including a 15 per cent contingency, total esti-

mated cost is $651,900 – $117,600 less than what was budgeted ($769,500).

Director of engineering Greg St. Louis told coun-cil the savings were found by tendering the work as two projects.

“We split the contract in two and we ended up getting better pricing,” he said.

A tentative work schedule has the city hall HVAC replacement getting underway in February, with an estimated April completion date; work on the library’s system is anticipated to start in April and finish in May.

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“It’s a polite revolution,” Paula Williams said.

The Ocean Park mother of two has guided her grassroots group, Communities and Coal, through what she terms an “intense” five months of learning about – and raising concerns with – Port Metro Vancouver’s proposal to expand the coal port at Fraser Surrey Docks – and the poten-tial impact of increased coal train traffic through the region, includ-ing White Rock and South Surrey.

That phase culminated Dec. 17 with the deadline for sending com-ments to Port Metro Vancouver on its own environmental-impact assessment of the project – which has already received widespread opposition from Lower Mainland communities, and a scathing cri-tique from Fraser Health Author-ity chief medical health officer Dr. Paul Van Buynder.

Whatever the result of the cam-paign, Williams said throwing a spotlight on Port Metro Vancou-ver and its public-consultation process has been worth it.

“Change has already happened – just with awareness alone,” she said. “There’s no going back now to the way things were with Port Metro Vancouver.”

Port Metro Vancouver has maintained throughout the pro-cess that expanding the coal port is in the public interest and that there has been ample consultation and opportunity for members of the public to make their views known.

But opponents like Williams charge that the public has been kept in the dark about full plans for lands in the Fraser River leased by the Port and what has been described as an “inappropriate” relationship between the Vancou-ver Fraser Port Authority and lob-byists for the coal industry.

Williams said her family (she and her husband have a son, 6, and a daughter, 4) are far from fitting the ‘activist’ profile.

“We’re just your average family living in Ocean Park,” she said. “My husband is definitely not an activist, and myself, I’ve never ever done anything remotely like this – or anything political. I’ve never really been interested in anything like that before this.”

The family moved to the area from Vancouver in December of 2011, Williams added, noting that her husband’s business is con-nected with the movie industry and she had done online market-ing before she became a full-time mom.

“We came here because it was quiet and peaceful and a good place to raise kids, and it was close to the beach,” she said. “Little did we know what was looming – although I think, quite honestly, this was all meant to be.

“Protesting anything – unless you’re part of an environmen-tal group – seems un-Canadian,” Williams mused. “We’re passive, polite. We trust the government is looking out for us, even if that’s not always the case.”

For Williams, the catalytic moment was seeing a poster in Crescent Beach in June advertising a meeting opposing coal exports. Held at Ocean Park Hall, the June 19 meeting included input from guest speakers Eoin Madden of the Wilderness Committee, and Dr. Frank James, a member of Whatcom Docs, a group of phy-sicians in Washington State – instrumental in blocking a similar coal-transfer facility there.

“We went to Safeway and handed out flyers at the parking lot,” Williams said of efforts to publicize the first get-together.

“We wondered how many peo-ple we were going to get – but we had 150 people in the hall, stand-ing room only.”

Networking with and speaking in other communities, includ-ing Delta, was key in persuad-ing people that the Communities and Coal initiative was not simply about White Rock and South Sur-rey NIMBY-ism, she said.

“We always knew this wasn’t just a South Surrey issue, and we tapped into one issue – health – that resonates through all com-munities.”

She added that Communities and Coal has also tried to steer clear of the more radical protest methods of some other groups opposing the coal-port expansion.

Numerous groups and organiza-tions have weighed in against it, including Metro Vancouver, Vanc-ity, the B.C. Nurses Union, United Steelworkers, International Long-shore and Warehouse Union and Vancouver Coastal Health.

“The Delta School Board came out opposing it, and the Vancou-ver School Board has asked for a health-impact assessment,” Wil-liams said. “Literally every major city in the Lower Mainland has either opposed or expressed con-cern about the proposal – and when has that ever happened?

“It’s amazing how far we’ve come in only five months.”

File photo Paula Williams speaks at Surrey council about coal-transport plans.

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‘T was the week after Christmas, and all through the town,There were still calls – loud as ever –

for building heights to come down;We need space for painters, our singers – cafés!But it shan’t block our views, or the sun’s

glorious rays;

“But it worked fine in White Rock,” came one quiet reply;

“No one minded at all when we built to the sky;“Build up, not across, and collect all that tax;It will – for a moment – divert from moving the

tracks.”

But calm will last but a moment, and soon will appear,

protesters aplenty, screaming “No railway here!;It can’t be on the beach, or along the old route,”But the cost – a few hundred mill – will render

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White Rock’s mayor perseveres, says “the location’s all wrong,”

“Whatever,” says Surrey. “It was your idea all along.”

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again, dear.”Or if parking or pets are not your cup of tea,We’ll talk about coal trains or development fees;“It’s fugitive coal!” rises up from go-getters,Or at least from the few who choose to write

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them to bristle,A blueberry cannon, or perhaps a train whistle?

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late;He exclaimed,“enough with all the complaining

and fighting;Repeated calls for attention and riot-inciting.”

“Don’t forget Christmas,” he said, with a smile,“Let that peace and goodwill soak in for awhile;“Don’t bicker with neighbours, don’t argue or fight,

“You live in a heck of a city, regardless of heights.”

editorial

A visit aweek late

Published at South Surrey by Black Press Ltd.

opinionPeace Arch News

VICTORIA – Here are a few things I’d like to see in B.C. political life in the coming year, but won’t.

An orderly schedule of legislature sittings, one in the spring and one in the fall.

I canvassed this topic with Premier Christy Clark in our year-end interview, and got the usual runaround about how it’s always been optional since old Gordon what’s-his-name set the schedule of sittings and elections more than a decade ago. Spring is for the budget and MLAs sit in the fall if they need to discuss legislation.

They need to all right, but what governments want to do is ram it through as fast as they can, so that’s what they do. The last couple of years of this have been a sham worthy of a South American banana republic, with three chambers running simultaneously and opposition members trying to prepare as they run down the hallways.

It leads to mistakes in new laws and adds to the public’s cynicism about the whole business, but it gets things done with minimum exposure of the government to criticism. Stephen Harper would approve.

A political debate about real issues, rather than just a competition to score points in an endless election campaign.

I appreciate that this is hopelessly naive, but setting aside enough time to consider issues could, at least in theory, lead to that happening occasionally.

Certainly the hastily staged mock combat of our legislature today isn’t winning new friends for any political party. The main growth area today is people who have given up on the whole thing.

An opposition with ideas.The B.C. NDP will have

another leadership contest in 2014, and they’d better bring more modern policy to the table

than they had in the last one.Remember the big issues in that

pillow-fight? Me neither. I had to look them up. Health care? Local organic carrots into the hospital food. Forest industry? A job protection commissar to force the mills to stay open. Resource development? They’re for it, unless you’re against it.

These guys need a Tony Blair-type makeover. They need to be for something, and they need to leave the past behind.

Media that care about more than conflict.

News organizations are in bad shape these days, and the competition for a rapidly fragmenting audience is having some ugly effects.

One thing that needs to go is obsessive coverage of who’s winning and who’s losing. If the news media are going to be interested mainly in the gaffes and gotcha moments, is it any surprise that’s what politicians try to provide?

The Canada Post announcement that it has to wind up home delivery offers a recent example. Is it really so outrageous for the CEO to suggest that walking to the corner is good exercise?

When there’s a 24-hour news cycle to fill, it’s a scandal!

How many people know that Canada Post’s unfunded pension liabilities amount to $6.5 billion, as it continues to pay a dwindling workforce to hand out mostly advertising flyers? Should they just keep doing that until they run out of cash? Are taxpayers really expected to maintain another two-tier service that’s only available to selected urban people?

Facts to go with opinions.Whether it’s the government’s fantasy

figures on job creation or the opposition’s arithmetic-challenged child-poverty claims, serious problems can’t be understood, much less solved, without defining them accurately. Submitting government advertising to scrutiny by the Auditor General to make sure it is accurate and non-partisan would be a good place to start.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

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ImpracticalfantasyEditor:Re: Mayors probe moving tracks inland, Nov. 21.

The whole idea of moving the BNSF tracks inland is a non starter.

It is hard to imagine a scenario where paying $400 million-plus would be intelligent, considering that there would be almost no overall advantage to moving the tracks into someone else’s neighbourhood.

The railway company has no motivation to undertake such a project, and no government in its right mind would waste what amounts to one hundred dollars per B.C. resident on a walking trail.

It seems irresponsible for city politicians to be trying to gather support for such an impractical fantasy.John Wright, Surrey

Keep toxins away from usEditor:Re: Keeping track of the positives, negative, Dec. 3 letters.

I agree with letter-writer Anne Harris that we ought not to have toxic materials passing by!

Last week, I heard a call on the radio saying that tea from China has been discovered – by a research team – to have lead, acquired from the environment from coal-burning power plants.

Do we want our veggies, etc. to be similarly burned?Eleanor Peddle, Surrey

GenerousgesturesEditor:

Prior to Christmas, I took my daughter, granddaughter and two friends to Pavlos Restaurant in White Rock for a delicious dinner.

When we were ready to leave, the waitress came to tell us our bill had already been paid by another gentleman dining at the restaurant.

I could not believe the man at the next table paid our bill, including the tip for our lovely waitress. We all thanked him but when I went over, he complimented me further by saying I didn’t look my age of 92.

What a wonderful Christmas spirit he showed and his generous gesture put us all in the Christmas spirit, too.Ralph Stacey, White Rock

I wish to complement the Pantry in South Surrey for their annual free turkey in support of the area’s food banks. The dinner was delicious, the service friendly. This was the fourth time the Pantry has supported the local community.

Many thanks to the staff of the Pantry for a great delight.Bill Cameron, White Rock

‘Renoviction’a real fearEditor:Re: Shelters open for winter, Dec. 12.

As a longtime non-market-rate apartment renter, I fear one day losing my own residence through eviction by reason of renovation – a.k.a. “renoviction” – a means by which large real-estate owners can become considerably wealthier by replacing non-market-rate rental units with big-bucks condos.

The renoviction epicentre, Vancouver’s West End, got well underway about a decade ago; it’s been slowly creeping outward since.

Where can a renter there possibly go to afford non-market-rate rental shelter, except into the outlining suburbs, until they’re eventually driven to the still-barely-affordable GVRD outskirts or beyond?

With the renoviction infection spreading outwards from its

ground-zero, ‘non-profit’ coupled with ‘supportive housing’ are as crucial as ever for the shelter-survival of the poorest folk.Frank G. Sterle, Jr., White Rock

Tracks moved once beforeEditor:

There have been a number of good letters in the paper about relocating the train tracks, such as the one from John Drent (Rail route makes a difference, Dec. 5).

What I don’t get, however, are the ones against the relocation.

For that reason, I think we need to write down the positives and negatives.

Positives:• no more diesel particulates• no more coal dust• no more screeching of wheels• no more shaking of ground• no more danger of mudslides

coming down on train• easy access to beaches by residents• east access to beaches from

hundreds of thousands of visitors• no more blockage of emergency

vehicles • no more incredibly loud whistles• stopping land values from

dropping• walkway from Blaine to

Centennial Beach• no more shaking of our homes –

and I’m sure many more.Negatives:

• ???Now as far as the NIMBY letters,

this railway was originally east of 176 Street before 1906, and then it was moved over here.

We just want to move it back where it belongs or came from – away from the most ridiculous place to have it in the first place, which is next to a place where there is a big population, dangerous terrain and beaches used by many, many thousands of people right next to lumbering trains.Brian Lauder, Surrey

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With the renoviction infection spreading outwards from its ground-zero, ‘non-profi t’ coupled

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File photoIt’s impractical to return to the hospital parking lot mid-visits to deposit more money, writes Heather Wintermeyer.

Editor:I recall going to the hospital as a child and driving into

the parking lot to obtain a ticket from a dispenser. After your seemingly endless wait to see a doctor and

get discharged, you would return to your car and give your ticket to an agent, and a dollar amount would show up based on the amount of parking time you utilized.

Recently, while having to use the hospital emergency room for a medical issue, I found the parking system frustrating and ineffective for the ease of use for those who require the use of the lot.

In the current system, one parks their car in an unpaved, uneven lot and walks to an outdoor non-sheltered ticket stand. You are required to have a credit card or a lot of change for the minimum parking charge of $3.50 per hour at Peace Arch Hospital.

It is almost impossible to predict how long the hospital process will take, and the only place to renew your parking is the ticket stands in the lot.

Then, there are signs in the hospital that if you’re not there when the doctor does come, then you are back at the end of the queue.

I had been going for a series of treatments over several days, and generally I was able to go in and out in 30-40 minutes. On this particular day, while waiting to see the doctor, my time for parking went over by 10 minutes.

Of course, you see where this is going. I find a ticket

on my vehicle. What might have cost me $3.50 for a 10-minute overage is now being billed $80 – or $50, should I pay the ticket within two weeks. It was infuriating at the time and has continued to bother me.

The ticket cites this is to cover Impark’s costs. It seems paying a ticket agent to work the booth would be around the same cost as sending around someone to ticket people while they’re receiving medical treatment.

In their current system, it seems profit driven and makes it inconvenient and expensive to users.

If Impark doesn’t want to staff a booth, they could also have more pay stations available in the hospital itself and shorter time options, such as 20-minute time blocks, or – ideally – a system that lets you pay for time used after you have completed your stay.

I have consulted in the legalities of this ticket issued by Impark, as I wanted to take a stand against practices that take advantage of people using an essential service. It is my understanding that I actually owe them $3.50 for time used, which I’ve now sent to Impark.

I have sent copies of this letter to Peace Arch Hospital and MLA Gordon Hogg, as I think they should be aware of the impact that these types of services have on the people who are using them. Since there was no option to dispute these charges, it seems this is the only way to dispute the current system for parking.Heather Wintermeyer, White Rock

PAH parking seems profit-driven


AprilA White Rock pilot suffers a

broken leg after engaging the safety parachute of an ultralight plane and crash-landing into a South Surrey blueberry field.

A stretch of 16 Avenue east of King George Boulevard is closed as work gets underway for a new Highway 99 interchange, a project slated to cost $24 million and be completed by October 2014.

Race-car enthusiasts make a pitch to Metro Vancouver’s environment and parks committee to reopen the defunct race track at the south end of Campbell Valley Regional Park. Metro directors later vote against the proposal.

Runners from the Semiahmoo Peninsula are shaken, but not injured, after two explosions rocked the Boston Marathon, killing three people and injuring hundreds of others.

Approximately 8,000 marijuana-laced cookies are seized from a North Bluff Road home, after police are alerted to a possible home invasion at the residence, triggering a lock-down at nearby Earl Marriott Secondary. Three adults are arrested and face charges of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking.

In light of intense public and political opposition to a proposed coal terminal at Fraser Surrey Docks, Port Metro Vancouver announces it will hold official consultations and open houses to respond to concerns raised over the plan.

South Surrey’s Craig Widdifield, 28, is shot to death in the parking lot of Morgan Crossing in what police describe as a gang-related targeted murder.

Five members of a Newton family are killed in a horrific crash

at 176 Street and 32 Avenue, after their northbound Toyota Corolla is struck by a westbound Dodge Caravan. The driver of the van, a 46-year-old Langley man, is taken to hospital where he dies a week later after undergoing surgery for a non-malignant brain tumour, a condition that was discovered after he was hospitalized.

May In the wake of criticism from the

business communities on both sides of the border, U.S. lawmakers scrap a proposal to impose a new fee on Canadians crossing into the States.

Despite opinion polls in the weeks prior pointing to an NDP victory, the BC Liberals win a majority government across the province, including a sweep of all three Semiahmoo Peninsula seats. Stephanie Cadieux (Surrey-Cloverdale), Gordon Hogg (Surrey-White Rock) and Marvin Hunt (Surrey-Panorama) celebrate their

wins locally, while Premier Christy Clark fails to win her seat in Vancouver-Point Grey.

The Old Curio Shop on King George Boulevard is boarded up after owner Barrie Cohen passes away at the age of 72. The building later falls victim to looters and vandals, and is demolished by order of Cohen’s family members.

Despite an impassioned plea to White Rock council from area residents, four city trees on Victoria Avenue thought to be an eagle habitat are cut down.

The Surrey Board of Trade weighs in on the controversial new coal-export facility proposed by Fraser Surrey Docks, saying the $15-million project would be good for Surrey. The South Surrey & White Rock Chamber of Commerce, however, states its opposition to the new terminal, in particular the increase in coal-train traffic through White Rock and South Surrey that would result.

Longtime politician and business advocate Bill Reid, also known as ‘Mr. Surrey,’ dies at the age of 78 after battling cancer.

JuneFraser Health’s chief medical

officer, Dr. Paul Van Buynder, joins the ongoing Fraser Surrey Docks fray, noting his concern over potential health impacts from the proposed new coal-export terminal and calling for a comprehensive health-impact assessment.

White Rock council votes unanimously to take over its water utility, instructing staff to begin negotiations with Edmonton-based Epcor for its purchase.

Cloverdale’s Matt Stowe – a graduate of Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary – is named Top Chef Canada on the Food Network’s popular reality TV cooking show.

Lack of funding for a feasibility study is to blame for squashing the dream of a much-desired new Amtrak Cascades station in Blaine, Wash., according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.

Metro Vancouver’s board votes 21-4 in opposition of the proposed Fraser Surrey Docks coal-export terminal, in a decision that wields no real power over the outcome of the planned project.

After a month of uncertainty as to the future of his position on Surrey council, newly elected Liberal MLA Marvin Hunt (Surrey-Panorama) decides to maintain both jobs in order to avoid a municipal byelection. Hunt at first pledges to donate his civic pay to charity, then decides to give the funds back to the city.

A White Rock man – dubbed the ‘surgical mask bandit’ due to his choice of disguise – is arrested in connection with 12 armed robberies that targeted ATM customers around the Semiahmoo Peninsula.

Historic Interurban Railcar 1225 takes its first ride in 50 years between Cloverdale and Sullivan Stations, thanks to the restoration efforts of the Fraser Valley Heritage Railway Society.

a year in review

Boaz Joseph photoA horrific crash at 32 Avenue and 176 Street kills five members of a family, after a driver goes through a red light.

Evan Seal photoRCMP Chief Supt. Bill Fordy, advises businesses to turn away gangs, after a targeted-shooting fatality near shops.

“The suspects were committed to acts of violence and discussed a wide variety of targets and techniques.

– RCMP Assistant Commissioner Wayne Rideout,

Surrey couple arrested in terrorist plot, July 4

“To say it is in bad shape is a gross understatement.

– Mayor Wayne Baldwin,White Rock mayor warns of

potential rail disaster, July 16

“The festival of yesteryear is just not sustainable – it cannot exist anymore.

– Community of Lights president Matt Todd,

Regret over rocky sea fest, Aug. 8

“It’s just despicable behaviour.

– RCMP Cpl. Bert Paquet, Cemetery-vase thefts

despicable: RCMP, Aug. 28

“quotes of note

“I just can’t believe I saw what I saw… It looked like something out of the Middle East or something.

– marathoner Alan Benson in Boston,

‘We heard this massive explosion,’ April 16

“We have to stop saying ‘no’ to everything, and that’s what I think is happening sometimes in South Surrey.

– SBOT CEO Anita Huberman,Board of trade backs

new coal terminal, May 28

“A lot of people are reacting as if this is something new.

– Coal Alliance’s Alan Fryer, Health offi cer wields power,

June 13

Through the pages

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July MP Russ Hiebert (South Surrey-

White Rock-Cloverdale) says Senate amendments “gutted” his private member’s bill (C-377), which he put forth to require greater disclosure of union finances. Later in the summer, when Parliament is prorogued by Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Hiebert’s bill is automatically reverted to its pre-amendment state.

After a five-month undercover RCMP investigation, two Surrey residents are arrested and accused of planting pressure-cooker bombs outside the B.C. Legislature on Canada Day. John Stewart Nuttall and Amanda Marie Korody are charged with making or possessing an explosive device, conspiracy to commit an indictable offence, knowingly facilitating terrorist activity and conspiring to murder persons unknown for the benefit of, at the direction of, or in association with a terrorist organization.

A 36-year-old Mexican resident who swallowed 66 condoms full of cocaine in an attempt to smuggle the drug into Canada is sentenced to 2½ years in prison.

A 42-year-old White Rock woman is struck and killed by a passenger train while jogging across the tracks at East Beach.

White Rock Mayor Wayne Baldwin, in a letter to Transport Canada, expresses his concern with the unsafe condition of the Little Campbell River rail bridge, as BNSF announces its plans to replace the span, pending permission from the Semiahmoo First Nation.

White Rock council votes in favour of amendments to the bylaw governing height and density limits for a new CR-3 zone on West Beach.

After Surrey RCMP highlighted a more than 50-year-old missing-persons case involving a Surrey mother, daughter Linda Evans manages to track down her ‘missing’ mom, 77-year-old Lucy Johnson, who is alive and well living in the Yukon. Evans later reunites with her mother and meets siblings and other relatives she never knew she had.

A five-year forecast from Metro Vancouver shows utility fees across the region are expected to jump by 23 per cent by 2018, increases made necessary by upgrades to the region’s sewer and water system.

AugustA scaled-back version of the

city’s annual Spirit of the Sea Festival is met with harsh criticism from attendees, some calling it an “embarrassment.” Matt Todd, president of the organizing society, takes responsibility for the poorly received event, noting a shortfall of funding and volunteers have made it impossible to maintain the event’s large-scale nature of previous years.

Ryan Ashe, well-known on the streets of White Rock, dies in Surrey Hospice at the age of 56, after a battle with lung cancer.

After six years as Surrey’s city manager, Murray Dinwoodie announces his retirement.

After a public plea for help, the owner of Surrey’s God’s Little Acre farm is overwhelmed with hundreds of volunteers who lend a hand with harvesting thousands of pounds of produce, much of which is donated to local food banks.

With a few weeks before the start of a new school year, the finishing touches are put on the brand new Sunnyside Elementary replacement, located at 2828 159 St.

Cloverdale’s Norm Sherritt, known locally as a meticulous historian, longtime educator and founder of the Centre for Child Development, passes away just a few days shy of his 93rd birthday.

The so-called “Nephew Bandit,” accused of crimes that involved scamming seniors across the country, including here in White Rock, is arrested after being pursued for more than five years.

Close to 60 bronze flower vases are stolen from grave sites at Victory Memorial Gardens in South Surrey, prompting increased police presence in the area. Twenty-eight of the vases are later recovered at a Surrey recycling facility; police search for a 42-year-old Langley woman in connection with the thefts.

SeptemberA White Rock resident en route

to a concert in Washington state is told she is “inadmissible” to the U.S. after admitting to a border officer at Pacific Highway crossing that she had used marijuana in the past.

A house in the 2600-block of King George Boulevard is the scene of a front-yard brawl and standoff, prompting the closure of the busy stretch between 24 Avenue and 152 Street for several hours. Several weeks later, the house is the scene of a murder investigation, after a man is killed in what police describe as a “targeted home invasion.”

Fraser Health imposes a controversial $25-per-month wheelchair-rental fee at its 16 long-term care homes, despite neighbouring Vancouver Coastal Health Authority announcing it will not be imposing the fee at this time.

Tensions rise at White Rock council after a successful vote to reconsider moving council chambers out of city hall to a vacant building at 1174 Fir St. takes some councillors by surprise and raises questions over the vote’s legality. A request for a special council meeting made by two councillors is later dropped, although criticism of the actions taken by council – and the community’s perception of the process – remains.

South Surrey resident Douglas Wayne Bowers, who pleaded guilty in 2010 to possessing child pornography, is sentenced to nine months in jail.

Surrey RCMP arrest 18 people at a house in the 15400-block of 22 Avenue that they say is connected to drug-related activity; officers seized a small amount of drugs and stolen identification documents.

In the wake of the train death of a jogger this summer, Transport Canada proposes a number of safety measures along the White Rock waterfront, including signal arms, fencing and warning lights – suggestions that are met with resistance by Mayor Wayne Baldwin, who calls them impractical and reactionary.

A 16-year-old Princess Margaret Secondary student is killed and two others students injured after the trio is struck by a motorcycle while jaywalking near the school. The city later announces a lighted crosswalk would be installed on the street where the students were hit.

A resolution put forth by Sidney council for the regulation of motorized mobility aids meets with criticism locally and is ultimately rejected in a split vote at the Union of B.C. Municipalities Convention.

Premier Christy Clark announces plans to replace the aging George Massey Tunnel with a new bridge, with construction to begin in 2017.

OctoberNearly six years after six people

were gunned down in a Surrey highrise apartment in a gang-related attack, the trial gets underway for the infamous Surrey Six case.

The White Rock Business Improvement Association votes to cut funding to Tourism White Rock, a decision that came as a surprise to tourism officials and Mayor Wayne Baldwin, but is cited as “fiscal responsibility” by the BIA president.

An FBI investigation and arrest of a San Francisco man accused of masterminding an anonymous online empire of weapons and drugs is linked to White Rock, when reports surface that a Peninsula resident was the target of a murder-for-hire scheme. Local RCMP, however, deny any involvement with the investigation.

a year in review

Boaz Joseph photoCommunity leaders focus on rail safety, with the mayors of both White Rock and Surrey calling in November for train tracks to be relocated inland.

“We don’t want your problem in our neighbourhood.

– resident Anna Dean,Cities present four rail-route

options, Nov. 28

“How many more innocent passengers must die or be seriously maimed?

– father Greg Sewell,Parents unite to avert

more victims, Dec. 3

“quotes of note

“The public has every right to the security and long-term protection from this offender.

– Justice Robin Baird,Szendrei killer sentenced

as an adult, Oct. 17

“I wasn’t hiding anything, I wasn’t breaking the law. I have no previous charges or criminal record.– resident Jessica Goldstein,

Marijuana disclosure blocks entry, Sept. 5

“The report does not meet even the most basic requirements of a health-impact assessment.

– Drs. Patricia Daly &Paul Van Buynder,

Coal-threat report full of holes: health offi cers, Nov. 19

Boaz Joseph photoNearly 100 take part in the third White Rock Zombie Walk in September. see page 10


After calling on White Rock city staff to review council wages in order to raise their own salaries, councillors reject the initial recommendation comparing remuneration to three other cities. Adding three more cities resulted in a recommended $3,500 bump, but a $20,000 increase to the mayors’ wages – a figure Mayor Wayne Baldwin called “out of whack.” In the end, council backed $3,000 more for councillors and $14,000 more for the mayor – effective in 2015.

The community gets its first look at a proposed residential-tower development planned for 19 Avenue and 152 Street – which would include a 350-seat performing-arts centre, art gallery and café – but some neighbours oppose the plan, fearing it would set a precedent for similar highrises.

Mayor Wayne Baldwin apologizes for mistakes made by city hall with regards to inaccurate guidelines given to developers of an under-construction strata project, which impacted neighbours of the Bishop Road lots.

The young man who pleaded guilty to killing 15-year-old Laura Szendrei in a Delta park in 2010 is sentenced as an adult to life in prison. He was one week shy of his 18th birthday at the time of the attack.

The first-annual International Artist Day Festival takes place at the White Rock Community Centre.

Surrey councillors vote unanimously to join the opposition to Fraser Surrey Docks’ proposed new coal-export facility.

November The provincial health minister orders an

operational review of Fraser Health in an effort to address rising costs and congestion.

Police warn sex-trade workers to take extra precautions after a woman is found dead in the parking lot of Hi-Knoll Park.

Longtime former Surrey councillor Gary Robinson passes away suddenly at the age of 57. He’s remembered as a feisty councillor and an advocate for those struggling with substance-abuse issues, after battling his own addiction before becoming clean.

A controversial highrise project on Vidal Street gets the go-ahead from White Rock council after passing with a 4-3 vote.

Plans for the $51.9-million Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre – to be built at 24 Avenue and 168 Street – are released; among the amenities are a 50-metre lap pool, a leisure pool and dive tower.

A draft environmental-impact assessment on the proposed coal-transfer facility at Fraser Surrey Docks ordered by Port Metro Vancouver is criticized by Fraser Health’s chief medical officer as failing to address human-health impacts.

After a trial spread out over a year, Darryl Gordon Brown, accused of severely beating a White Rock businessman with a pipe wrench four years ago, is convicted of aggravated assault and assault with a weapon.

Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts and White Rock Mayor Wayne Baldwin host a well-attended community forum to discuss relocating the train tracks from the Semiahmoo Peninsula waterfront inland. In the following weeks, local residents and politicians alike express varied opinions on the proposal, questioning the cost (estimated at $350-$450 million), feasibility, timing and environmental considerations.

The body of a man found murdered outside a residence near 99 Avenue and 120 Street marks Surrey’s 22nd homicide of the year, the highest in the city’s recorded history, prompting Mayor Dianne Watts to form a task force to examine some of the possible causes behind this year’s spike.

DecemberThe parents of local plane crash victims

Lauren Sewell and Dallas Smith – who were killed in an Okanagan crash in August 2012 – join forces with another victim’s parents to pressure Transport Canada into legislating reforms they say would have likely prevented the deaths of their children.

Jail time is recommended at the

sentencing hearing for former Surrey city planner Akonyu Akolo, who pleaded guilty in September to breach of trust by a public officer in relation to defrauding the city out of tens of thousands of dollars.

One of the three accused standing trial for the Surrey Six murders enters a surprise guilty plea to charges of conspiracy to murder victim Corey Lal. Michael Le is later sentenced to 12 years in prison, which amounts to three more years in custody after credit for time already served.

A former prison guard is sentenced to four years in jail for accepting bribes and smuggling contraband to inmates at Surrey Pretrial Services Centre.

More than a year after two joggers were struck in a crosswalk at 152 Street and 32 Avenue, charges of “fail to stop at accident scene involving bodily harm” are laid against 54-year-old Barry Russell Christiansen of Surrey.

Former Semiahmoo Peninsula teacher George Heinz Kraus, who pleaded guilty in 2005 to child-porn charges, again admits to possessing illicit material.

Surrey’s Karim Meskine, 19, dies three days after being severely beaten near 22nd Street Station in New Westminster, in what police describe as an attempted robbery. A 16-year-old is charged with second-degree murder in relation to the attack.

a year in review

Jeff Nagel & Tom FletcherBlack Press

From the premier’s comeback, to smart-meter angst, to booze and tax reform, there was no shortage of news stories in British Columbia this year.

Black Press has compiled the following trivia questions to test your knowledge of what went down in 2013: 1. When Premier Christy Clark took the stage after her upset election win May 14, the first thing she said was:

A: I’m going to Disneyland!B: Well, that was easy!C: Oh no, now I have to pay off

the debt!D: Socialism is dead!

2. How many proposed liquefied natural-gas export proposals are there on the B.C. coast, according to the premier’s latest estimate?

A: Four.B: Six.C: Eight.D: Ten.

3. After winning $25 million in the lottery, Terrace construction worker Bob Erb gave six-figure donations to:

A. Local anti-poverty and other community groups.

B. Pay for $300,000 in dental work for locals who couldn’t afford it.

C. Provide cars and trucks for people he considered needy.

D. Sensible BC marijuana legalization campaign.

E. All of the above.4. How has the province said it would raise money to pay for a promised new bridge to replace the Massey Tunnel?

A. Tax increases.B. Toll like the Port Mann Bridge.C. Small tolls on all Metro

Vancouver bridges and major roads.

D. It hasn’t.5. What admission to U.S. border guards did some B.C. residents find can be deemed a “crime of moral turpitude” and result in America barring your entry?

A. Atheism.B. Past use of marijuana.C. Past conviction for impaired

driving.D. Past or present membership in

the NDP.6. Which of the following wasn’t proposed in B.C.’s liquor law review?

A: Licensing alcohol sales at farmers’ markets.

B: Letting children into pubs with their parents.

C: Serving alcohol for slot players on BC Ferries.

D: Selling hard liquor in grocery stores.7. Burnaby’s Tung Sheng (David) Wu was convicted and jailed for performing illegal:

A. Proctology.B. Taxidermy.C. Electronic waste recycling.D. Dentistry.

8. Since his triumph in the HST referendum, former premier Bill Vander Zalm has campaigned against:

A: An alleged secret global surveillance system using smart meters.

B: An alleged secret global climate control scheme using “chemtrails.”

C: An alleged secret European Union plot to control world finance through consumption taxes.

D: All of the above.9. What’s the transportation ministry’s solution to prevent the new Port Mann Bridge from dropping more ice bombs onto cars?

A. A system of scrapers and brushes along each cable to remove ice.

B. Aerial drones that spray the cables with de-icing solution.

C. A flock of seagulls trained to peck loose ice chunks.

D. Closing the bridge and waiting for ice to melt.

10. What did Metro Vancouver mayors propose in 2013 as a new way to raise money for cash-strapped TransLink?

A. $5 toll at the border on all vehicles heading south to the U.S.

B. Regional sales tax of up to 0.5 per cent.

C. Adding magnets to new SkyTrain fare gates to suck loose change out of pockets.

D. Forcing SeaBus passengers to row to help save on fuel costs.

E. Installing slot machines in SkyTrain stations.11. The government is considering spending $6 million to stop the B.C. legislature dome from:

A: Cracking.B: Peeling.C: Twisting.D: Sinking.

12. Which was not a 911 call received by E-Comm operators who begged cellphone users to be more careful about declaring

emergencies?A. Asking who won the hockey

game.B. Broken TV set.C. Big spider in living room.D. Politician breaking election

promise.13. B.C. pharmacies were ordered by their regulating body to stop doing what?

A: Offering wine tastings at the pharmacy counter.

B: Issuing reward points or other “kickbacks” to customers buying prescription drugs.

C: Refusing to sell prescribed medical marijuana.

D: Refusing to act as supervised injection sites.14. In 2013, the B.C. government approved:

A: Enbridge’s Northern Gateway oil pipeline to Kitimat.

B: Twinning Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain oil pipeline to Burnaby.

C: A pipeline to carry fuel from tankers on the Fraser River to Vancouver airport.

D: A pipeline to transport glacial water from Garibaldi Park to Squamish for export.15. The poaching of what prompted Vancouver Island aboriginal groups to post a $25,000 reward?

A: Roosevelt elk.B: Abalone.C: Seals.D: Easter eggs.

16. Which B.C. municipal council fended off a court challenge (and death threats) over its deer-cull program?

A: Oak Bay.B: Cranbrook.C: Invermere.D: Penticton.

Answers: 1-B, 2-D, 3-E, 4-D, 5-B, 6-C, 7-D, 8-D, 9-A, 10-B, 11-C, 12-D, 13-B, 14-C, 15-A, 16-C

Tom Fletcher photoPremier Christy Clark and son Hamish make a campaign stop last May.

Mark Brett photoA deer wanders Okanagan streets.

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A year through the pages of Peace Arch News

www.peacearchnews.com 11Peace Arch News Tuesday, December 31, 2013 www.peacearchnews.com 11Peace Arch News Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Happy New Year! Bring 2014 in with a fresh start, get active and

engaged at the Kent Street Activity Centre.

By purchasing a membership for the year, you have access to a variety of wonderful activity groups, as well as discounts off of registered programs.

All groups will be resuming after the holiday break; be sure to review the Kent Street Update for start times.

If you haven’t picked up the White Rock Winter Leisure Guide yet, look for it in the Jan. 2 edition of Peace Arch News.

There is still time to register, many classes start mid-January.

Why not pursue an art endeavour, begin a new hobby, or increase your physical activity in a fun and supportive environment?

We would be happy to answer

your inquiries, or register you in a program at 604-541-2199.

Mark your calendar for Wednesday, Jan. 15.

Free hearing tests are available at Kent Street courtesy of Boardwalk Hearing starting at

10:30 a.m.Call the office to book a

time at 604-541-2231.Enjoy traditional

afternoon tea on False Creek and English Bay during a two-hour boat cruise in Vancouver scheduled for Jan. 30.

Visit two of Vancouver’s iconic Heritage Churches; Christ Church Cathedral and Holy Rosary Cathedral. Take in the architecture of these beautiful gothic-style buildings with dramatic

features and colourful stained-glass windows.

Trip includes afternoon tea, the boat cruise and church tours. Call 604-541-2199 to register for this informative, historic day trip.

White Rock Leisure Services has added additional programs

due to popular demand.Gain the body strength you

need to improve and maintain your ability to balance by participating in our balance class for 65+.

This set of classes will help you gain the confidence to move throughout your daily routine with more ease.

Reduce your rate of bone loss, and reduce your risk of falls and fractures through taking Osteofit 1 classes at the Centre for Active Living. Once you have completed Osteofit 1, transfer into Osteofit for Life and continue your practice of keeping healthy with a program designed specifically for those with osteoporosis.

These classes are popular because they have helped so many people lead an active life despite any physical challenges they may face. All courses begin Jan. 6. Call 604-541-2199 to register.

The Kent Street Activity Centre, located at 1475 Kent St., is open to people 55 years of age or better. For information, call 604-541-2231.

Tuesday NYE party at White

Rock Elks, 1469 George St., Dec. 31, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Info: 604-538-4016

ThursdayCoffee & Connect Tour

Jan. 16, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Register at 604-541-8653.

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The South Coast British Columbia Transportation Commission, the independent regulator of TransLink, is seeking public comment on TransLink’s recent application to vary the YVR AddFare.

Specifi cally, TransLink wishes to apply the YVR AddFare to DayPasses purchased on Sea Island and single fares purchased with Compass Card Stored Value for trips leaving Sea Island.

Customers travelling with monthly passes (and certain other passes) will be exempt from the YVR AddFare. TransLink also intends to exempt airport employees and Burkeville residents.

If approved, customers travelling from any of the Sea Island Stations (and beyond) using Stored Value from a Compass Card or a DayPass purchased at a Sea Island Compass Vending Machine or from a Compass Retailer on Sea Island will be charged the YVR AddFare of $2.50, collected as a return fare premium of $5.00 payable at a Sea Island Station.

Deadline for submissions is January 31, 2014.

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Live the life you choose at Pacific CarltonNo matter what stage of life

you’re in, having the freedom to live the way you choose is

essential to one’s health and happiness. Over the past 12 years, Pacific Carlton has earned an excellent reputation for delivering compassionate service and reliability to the community of residents.

Life at Pacific Carlton Retirement Residence is all about ampleness. From delicious meals, fun social activities and exciting outings – to the safety and security of dedicated staff in a tight-knit independent community, choices abound.

Upon entering Pacific Carlton’s elegant, resort-like lobby – complete with a cascading water fountain, oversized windows, high ceilings and

a baby grand piano – the ambience of comfort, luxury and support is apparent. From the spacious dining room to the bright, cheerful garden and the fun-filled recreation room, it’s easy to spot friends mingling with one another over a cup of coffee, enjoying each other’s company.

Pacific Carlton offers much more than just a stylish building with great amenities; the dedicated staff offer a range of options to its residents, allowing them to make choices to suit their individual needs. For example, breakfast, lunch and dinner are prepared by Pacific Carlton’s longtime chef, Louise, and her staff, who have a glowing reputation of offering an array of delicious choices. In addition to your choice of four entrees, side dishes and dessert, residents are presented every evening with a freshly prepared buffet, featuring a selection of house-made salads and fresh fruit.

For residents who are in the mood to socialize, Pacific Carlton offers an extensive recreation calendar each month, including fitness classes, bus excursions, bingo and the ever-popular pub night featuring live music. Pacific Carlton is also home to one of the largest bridge clubs in the community, held every Monday night in the recreation room.

The on-site mini bus is also made available regularly to shuttle residents who need to run errands or attend appointments. For residents who like to walk, Pacific Carlton boasts one of the best locations in the area: only two blocks away from the Semiahmoo Shopping Centre area with its multitude of shops and services.

And when residents are ready to unwind after a long day, they enjoy relaxing in their spacious, modern and private suites – the largest retirement residence suites in B.C. ranging from 900 to 1,700 sq.-ft. The majority of Pacific Carlton’s 80 suites have a bedroom and a den or two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a full kitchen, generous balconies or patios, gas fireplaces and in-suite washers and dryers. There are six different floor plans available to prospective residents so finding the perfect suite becomes that much easier.

In addition to offering all the comforts of home, and plenty of room to enjoy social activities, Pacific Carlton also ensures the safety and security of its residents, with 24-hour concierge service (which is unique) and 24-hour emergency response.

Weekly housekeeping and linen service mean that residents can enjoy their time without having to worry about things like cooking and cleaning

if they choose not to. What’s more, your monthly residential fee includes all utilities, phone service, cable TV and free underground parking. Other on-site amenities include an exercise room, a theatre room with a big-screen TV for watching movies, an on-site hair salon to keep residents looking their best and a computer lounge and library with plenty of opportunities to learn.

If you’re looking for a place where you can spend your days and evenings among friendly residents in spacious environment, take part in activities and excursions, enjoy delicious and nutritious home-cooked meals and relax knowing your safety and security is in good hands, Pacific Carlton is the place for you. If you would like more information or would like to book a tour, call us at 604-531-1160 or 778-386-6296 and ask for Chris.

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The Healing Power of Cold Laser TherapyCold Laser Therapy (often also called Low Intensity Laser Therapy or Low Level Laser Therapy) is an innovative treatment for a variety of acute and chronic – often painful – conditions.

Laser light transfers energy to interior cells• Stimulates natural healing• Restores normal cellular structure and function• Prevents future injury

What you will experience:• Pain goes away• Reduced infl ammation/swelling• Restored mobility

Why Cold Laser?• Healing, not just masking of pain• Safe, drug free & no side eff ects• Avoid or delay the need for surgery• Accelerate and strengthen the body’s natural healing mechanisms

The Concept Behind Cold Laser TherapyThe healing power of lightThe concept of Cold Laser Therapy is actually quite simple. As humans, light plays a very important role in our existence. Similar to how plant cells require light for photosynthesis, our cells need light to power many of the normal processes that keep us healthy and happy. As long as we are exposed to enough regular sunlight, our skin absorbs the light we need and our cells can use it for many of their normal functions. If our cells are working normally, then our bodies are able to withstand diff erent stresses from day to day activities and heal various ailments.Light therapy is not a new concept. It has been and continues to be used by doctors to treat a wide variety of conditions. For exam-ple, light has shown to be eff ective for treating many skin conditions including psoriasis and acne, depression and even tuberculosis before there were medications. Most people who suff er from arthritis can attest to the fact that their pain usually reduces or even completely subsides during the summer months or on a vacation to a sunny destination.Vitamin D, critical for keeping our bones healthy and strong, is created in our bod-ies by a process that requires sunlight. In places where there isn’t much sunlight available year round, people are usually encouraged to take vitamin D supple-ments during the darker months to help support their bones and prevent against bone-softening conditions such as rickets (in children) or osteoporosis.When we experience pain or infl ammation from a problem or injury in an area of our body, the normal cellular processes slow down and our body has trouble heal-ing as a result. Blood fl ow to these areas also gets interrupted, which restricts the ability of important nutrients to be delivered to the cells that need to heal.The scienceScientifi c research conducted over the last few decades has shown that human cells heal better and faster when the right wavelengths of light energy get delivered to them.Cold Laser Therapy is a breakthrough solution for musculoskeletal pain because it shines a concentrated amount of only helpful wavelengths of light vital for healing (which are in the red and infrared parts of the spectrum) directly on targeted areas. This allows our bones, ligaments, and tissues deep inside our bodies to be exposed to the healthy light that otherwise cannot reach these areas. By delivering just the helpful parts of the light spectrum, the overall laser light power can be kept at very low and therefore very safe levels, which will not burn or otherwise harm the skin or any other tissues.

How Does Cold Laser Therapy Work?Cold Laser Therapy delivers light based energy to cells, helping to accel-erate the body’s natural healing process at the cellular level. It targets injured cells, resulting in elimination and prevention of pain, reduction of infl ammation and swelling, and improved range of motion. Laser therapy does not just mask the pain, it actively stimulates healing to resolve mus-culoskeletal conditions for the long term.The Biofl ex Cold Laser Therapy system is a three step process, each using a diff erent wavelength of light which has been found to optimally stimu-late your body’s cells. The fi rst step uses a red light pad at 660 nm, which gets absorbed by the cells of the skin and underlying superfi cial layers of muscle. The second step uses an infrared light pad at 830 nm, reaching deeper into the muscle layers, as well as the tendons and ligaments. The third step includes an infrared laser wand at 840 nm that is placed specifi cally on the aff ected areas by a trained laser therapist. This light is very concentrated and targets the deepest aff ected structures, stimulating healing inside aff ected joints and even bone.

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Cold Laser Therapy: Game Changer for Arthritis?Being in my late 50s, I’ve seen my fair share of “can’t miss” investment tips, over-hyped tech-nologies and way too many promises of miracle cures for this or that ailment. So call me a skeptic.

However every once in a while science and engineering produce a technology that is truly remarkable with a profound impact on some part of our life. Some of the technologies that our kids and grand-kids take for granted were not around when I grew up. Computers really changed things. And so did the Internet. There have been quite a few breakthroughs in health care. But most of the better known involve drugs or surgery. However as I found out a little while ago, there’s a remarkable new treatment option available for a variety of conditions that involves neither drugs nor surgery.

Niels’ Story

Early this year my wife Maria and I were having dinner with my friend and busi-ness partner Louba and her daughter Melanie, a bright young chiropractor who had been practising for a few years since obtaining her doctorate in chiropractic. At one point in the conver-sation she mentioned that there was a new technology based treatment called “Cold Laser Therapy”, which seemed to have rather dramatic results for a

variety of conditions. She mentioned that it was really good for accelerating the healing process for muscle tears, tendonitis and also for post surgical healing. I had remembered listening to a sports talk show some years earlier where the host had mentioned truly stun-ning acceleration of healing and getting back to normal when laser therapy was used after hip surgery. That all sounded very interesting as a mental note, if I ever needed such a procedure.

But when she mentioned Cold Laser Therapy had seen remarkable success in the treatment of arthritis, I asked “really?” I was rather skeptical, because my mom has been suff ering from osteoarthritis in an increasingly bad way for many years. People familiar with the condition know all too well, there’s no known cure for the condition, just some ways of fi ghting the symptoms. Some of the medication my mom had tried provided decent temporary relief, but over the years she had to get off the best of those medications because of their strong side eff ects and later because they interacted dangerously with her heart medication. So she found herself between a rock and a hard place. Quitting the heart medication would probably kill her so she had to live with increasingly bad arthritis pain. To use just a simple example, her hands would hurt so much that she took to changing the bedsheets over 3 days. One day to change the pillowcases, another day to change the sheets and a 3rd day to change the duvet cover.

Doctor Mel (that’s what everyone calls her) continued, “yes, this therapy has a remarkable success rate”. Being a health care provider she knows that nothing in health care is ever 100%, but anything that can really help 4 out of every 5 people is truly remarkable.

So the next day I called my mom in Ontario on Skype (another fabulous invention) and told her about “Cold Laser Therapy” and asked her to fi nd a clinic in her neighborhood, who provided such treatment. Over the years my mom had tried many diff erent treatments for her arthritis, most didn’t work, or the side eff ects were too negative. She was naturally a little hesitant. But when I asked her to do this as a favour to me, I think her motherly instincts took over.

After about 6 treatments over 3 weeks, she was very excited. “Look! I’ve got my hands back!” waving her hands to the computer camera, so I could see them. She showed me how much the range of motion in her hands had improved, how the swelling in the joints of her hand had gone down.

Why am I telling this story? Because I can’t believe that Cold Laser Therapy isn’t better known and I think it really should be. And for some people its benefi ts can amount to a life changing event enabling them to return to improved mobility and eliminated or reduced pain.

That dinner resulted in a partnership and a clinic providing Cold Laser Therapy, encouraged by my mom’s and others’ experiences plus other research. Sure, we’d love to be your cold laser therapy clinic of choice. But that’s not the most important point of my story. What’s most important is that this remarkable treatment exists and is truly worth learning about.

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Enjoy exploring Peninsula Fraud Smart 2 community policing workshop offered at the White Rock Community Centre Gallery Jan. 16, Feb. 4 and March 13. Free. Contact White Rock Leisure Services to register, 604-541-2199.

Mature driving community policing workshop offered at the White Rock Community Centre Gallery Jan. 14, Feb. 11 and March 20. Free. Contact White Rock Leisure Services to register, 604-541-2199.

Life after Stroke workshop Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon at the Centre for Active Living, 5-1475 Anderson St. Info: Judith, 604-671-7761 or Gayl, 604-536-4673.

Robbie Burns 20th Annual Dinner & Dance Jan. 25, 5:30 p.m. at Star of the Sea Hall, 15262 Pacific Ave. Hosted by Tom o’Shanter Dancers. Info: 604-535-8949 or 604-288-2458. Cost: $5.

Semiahmoo Peninsula Seniors Planning Table meets the first Wednesday of every month from 1-3 p.m. in various locations around the Peninsula. The members respond to senior’s needs and develop collaborative solutions to effectively address issues and design solutions relevant to seniors’ community needs. New members are welcome. For more information, call 778-891-8948 or email [email protected]

Council of Senior Citizens Organizations, devoted to

improving the quality of life for seniors. Info, Ernie Bayer, 604-576-9734, 604-576-9733 (fax) or [email protected]

Osteofit exercise class for seniors with osteoporosis offered through White Rock Leisure Services. Call 604-541-2199 for more information.

Seniors’ Lunch held at First United Church, Centre Street and Buena Vista Avenue, Wednesdays at noon. Info, 604-531-4850.

White Rock Nordic Stride Club meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in various locations around the city. New members welcome. Participants should have

experience or have taken an introductory course. Info, White Rock Leisure Services, 604-541-2199.

Drop-in knitting group, presented by Alexandra Neighbourhood House,

meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the Longhouse Lounge. Bring your projects and refreshments. No registration required. $2.

Drop-in Scrabble at White Rock Library, 15342 Buena Vista Ave., from 1 to 4 p.m. every Wednesday. Open to all levels. Info, 604-538-1278.

Ladies on the Go, a travel club for ladies. Info, 604-535-5565 or www.ladiesonthego.ca

Langley/Surrey Branch #2100 of the B.C. Government Retired Employees Association meets the third Monday of the month, except July and August, at the BCGEU offices, 8555 198A St.

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Whether you’re new to the Semiahmoo Peninsula, or you’re a lifelong resident looking to find out about resources and amenities available for you, the New Year holds the perfect opportunity to get out and learn more about the community you call home.

Hosted by White Rock business Comfort Keepers, the South Surrey/White Rock Coffee and Connect Tour on Jan. 16 promises to be an exciting and informative day for all those who take part.

Step on board the chartered bus for a fully-chaperoned tour of local shops, destinations and amenities around the community.

The first stop will be a visit to the White Rock Museum & Archives on Marine Drive, where participants will enjoy a tour of the museum and a glimpse of the latest installation – Science As Art: Botanical Illustrations of Canadian Fruit Tree Varieties.

Next up is a visit to Alexandra Neighbourhood

House in Crescent Beach for lunch – where staff and volunteers have recently given the historical Longhouse an extreme makeover. Participants will have a chance to check out the facilities at Alex House and learn about the many services offered there.

The afternoon leg of the tour will include stops at Potters Nursery and Whitecliff Retirement Residence for coffee and snacks.

The event is set to run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the cost for the tour is $10 per person, which includes lunch. Participants will be picked up in front of Elegante Shoes at Semiahmoo Shopping Centre or at Ocean Park Library.

Seats are limited so those interested in finding out more or registering are asked to call 604-541-8653 or email [email protected]

File photoWhite Rock Museum & Archives on the waterfront is among stops planned for a Jan. 16 bus tour around the community.

Coffee and Connect Tour returns to White Rock/South Surrey Jan. 6

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Federal government cheques are going the way of the penny. The federal government is phasing out cheques in favour of direct deposit as part of a $17.4 million cost-cutting measure announced in the 2012 budget.

The switch from paper to electronic payments will affect things such as Old Age Security, Canada Pension Plan, Child Tax Benefit and pension payments for veterans and retired federal public servants, among others. The move means Canadians who currently receive federal cheques by mail will receive their money faster and more reliably through electronic deposits made directly into their bank accounts. Unlike Internet banking where a computer is required, direct deposit simply means the money is deposited electronically.

Currently, the federal

government issues more than 275 million payments a year to individuals, businesses, federal employees and federal government pensioners. More than 80 per cent of federal payments made to Canadians are already done by direct deposit while the remainder have until 2016 to make the switch so no one

gets left behind. There are some exceptions to the no-cheque policy, such as for certain Canadians living in remote areas or those without a bank account.

To register for direct deposit, talk to your financial institution, apply at www.directdeposit.gc.ca or call 1-800-O-Canada.

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January Earl Marriott Secondary Grade 12 student

Spencer Bromley becomes the first Canadian lacrosse player to ever play for Merrimack University. Bromley earned a scholarship to the Andover, Mass. school after an excellent season with the Burnaby Mountain Selects program.

The Fleetwood Dragons edge Holy Cross in the championship game of the Surrey Firefighters Goodwill Classic senior girls basketball tournament.

The Surrey Eagles pull off a blockbuster deal at the BC Hockey League’s trade deadline, acquiring sniper Adam Tambellini from the Vernon Vipers in exchange for Mason Blacklock and future considerations.

The White Rock Christian Academy Warriors defeats the Tamanawis Wildcats 89-70 to claim top spot at the Surrey RCMP Classic senior boys basketball tournament. For the Warriors, the RCMP title is their 11th in school history.

Despite icing a lineup depleted by injuries, the Surrey Eagles win three straight games on the last weekend of the month, pushing the team back into first place in the BC Hockey League’s Mainland Division and on their way to one of the best seasons in team history.

February Cloverdale golfer Phil Jonas earns a

spot on the European Senior Golf Tour after finishing fifth at a qualifying event in Portugal.

Surrey Eagles defenceman Jordan Klimek inks a scholarship with Northern Michigan University, becoming the 11th member of the Eagles to secure an NCAA deal.

The WRCA Warriors senior boys basketball team captures a Fraser Valley Southwest Division playoff title, and qualifies for a berth in the Fraser Valley Championships, which they enter as the No. 1 seed.

Semiahmoo Secondary track-and-field star Meghan Palesch agrees to a scholarship at the University of Idaho, where she’ll run middle-distance races as well as cross-country.

Former Southridge School girls basketball coach Gil Cheung – now head coach of the men’s team at Brandon University – makes a half-court shot during the university’s Shootout for Tuition contest, giving Brandon student Mason Kaluzniak free tuition for a semester. The shot was captured on video and, after being uploaded to YouTube, garnered nearly two-million views.

After taking five of a possible six points on a three-game road trip, the Surrey Eagles officially clinch first place in the BCHL Mainland Division.

March The White Rock Christian Warriors finish

the Fraser Valley Championships in second place, falling the final game 73-64 to the Walnut Grove Gators.

A pair of swimmers – both members of the Pacific Sea Wolves – win medals at CIS Swim Championships in Calgary. Katie Caldwell, swimming for McGill University, earns a silver in the 200-m individual medley and bronze in the 400-m IM, while McMaster University’s Emma Mittermaier captures bronze as part of the school’s 4x100 freestyle relay team.

In BC Major Midget League playoff

action, the Valley West Hawks lose their first-round playoff matchup to the Okanagan Rockets. The Hawks fell 2-1 in the best-of-three matchup, losing the deciding game 4-1.

For the third time since 2008, the WRCA Warriors fall in the championship game of the BC Boys AAA Basketball Championships. In the title game, the

Warriors are edged by the Walnut Grove Gators, 59-53.

Despite entering as the 15th seed – out of 16 teams – the Elgin Park Orcas fight their way onto the podium, finishing third at BC Grade 8 Girls Basketball Championships.

The Surrey Eagles roll through the first round of the BC Hockey League playoffs,

defeating the Langley Rivermen in four games. In the second round, the Eagles – on an overtime goal from Michael Stenerson – advance past the Chilliwack Chiefs to move into the conference finals.

A pair of Semiahmoo Minor Hockey teams place in the top five at B.C. hockey championships. The Semiahmoo Ravens peewee A4 squad wins silver in Grand Forks, while the Semi midget A4 team was fifth in Lillooet.

April The Surrey Eagles head to the BCHL’s

Fred Page Cup finals, sweeping the Alberni

Valley Bulldogs 4-0 to move on to face the Penticton Vees. In the finals, Surrey edge the Vees in six games. In the final game, Adam Tambellini clinches the series with a double-overtime goal.

Goaltender Andrew Hammond signs a free-agent contract with the Ottawa Senators, after completing his NCAA career with Bowling Green State University.

Cloverdale goaltender Laurent Brossoit signs an entry-level contract with the Calgary Flames. Brossoit was a sixth-round pick by the Flames in 2011.

The Bayside Sharks’ top men’s rugby team is relegated into the first division from the BC Rugby Premier League after losing their final game of the spring season to Burnaby Lake.

May The Surrey Eagles punch

their ticket for the RBC Cup national junior ‘A’ championship after winning a Western Canada title over Alberta’s Brooks Bandits.

Surrey blue-liner Brenden Dillon – in his rookie season with the National Hockey League’s Dallas Stars – is selected to play for Canada at the World Hockey Championships.

The Earl Marriott Mariners captured a

fifth-straight Fraser Valley senior boys rugby title, after a 21-16 win over the rival Yale Lions. That group of Mariners had never beaten Yale, dating back to their Grade 8 rugby days.

For the second time in as many years, Surrey United’s men’s and women’s teams each win provincial titles. Both squads earn a berth at national championships in October.

The Surrey Eagles remarkable season comes to an end in heartbreaking fashion, as the team loses 3-2 in overtime to the Summerside Western Capitals in the semifinals of the RBC Cup. The Capitals advanced to the championship game, where they lost to the Brooks Bandits.

Earl Marriott’s Kathryn Van Ryswyk won two gold medals, and two Lord Tweedsmuir athletes – thrower Ben Ingvaldson and runner Jasmine Grant – combined to win five medals to lead the Peninsula contingent at BC High School Track and Field Championships in Langley.

June The Earl Marriott Mariners’ senior boys

rugby team is eliminated for provincial-championship contention after a loss in semifinals to the eventual-champion Shawnigan Lake Stags. It’s the third time since 2009 that EMS has been ousted by the Stags in the semifinal round.

Elgin Park Secondary’s senior girls rugby team finishes fourth at BC High School AAA Championships – the best-ever result for the South Surrey school.

Cloverdale referee Jeff Ingram wins the Kelly Sutherland Award as the top official in the BC Hockey League.

Just a month after leading the Surrey Eagles to the RBC Cup national tournament, head coach/general manager Matt Erhart leaves the team to take an assistant coaching post with the WHL’s Vancouver Giants.

July Surrey Eagles forward Adam Tambellini is

drafted by the New York Rangers in the third round of the NHL Entry Draft (65th overall.)

Ocean Athletics Track and Field club members Jake Hanna and Chelsea Ribiero head to the Ukraine, where they compete at the World Youth Track and Field Championships.

South Surrey golfer Jamie Oleksiew wins a BC Junior Girls Golf Championship at Langley’s Belmont Golf Course.

Reigning Canadian road-race champion Zach Bell cruises to victory in the Peace Arch News’ men’s road race – the third and final event of the Tour de White Rock. Bell finished the 134-km race more than four minutes ahead of the second-place cyclist.

In the 80-km women’s event, California’s Kathryn Donovan took the checkered flag, three minutes ahead of second-place teammate Lex Albrecht.

For the third straight summer, Japan captures top spot in the women’s international division of the Canadian Open Fastpitch Championship, winning the final game over Australia in extra innings.

Canada finishes fourth. In the U18 Futures tournament, the Surrey Storm ’95s finish first, while the White Rock Renegades ’98 win the Showcase (U16) event.

White Rock-South Surrey Baseball Association’s 12-year-old all-star team advances to Canadian Little League championships. White Rock defeated Hastings to take the provincial crown.

Each year, it’s something. One year, it’s a dominant

volleyball team, or a football team, or a group of talented Little Leaguers making a run at a title. In other years, it’s a banner crop of Olympians, or swimmers or….

You get the point – there’s an awful lot of athletic talent on the Semiahmoo Peninsula, and it was on display in spades this year. Among the highlights:

swimmer Hilary Caldwell’s record-breaking summer, Luc Bruchet’s national-championship winning fall and the Surrey Eagles’ dominant run through the BC Hockey League, all the way to the RBC Cup.

Never a dull moment, as they say.

And with that in mind, here are a few more highlights from a busy 2013.

– Nick Greenizan

2013Year in sports

“Never gets easier. Will truly never forget the memories in my short time playing for my hometown.

– Mason Blacklock, after being traded from the Surrey Eagles to the Vernon Vipers. “We lose to

Shawnigan in semis every friggin’ time… but we’ll keep pushing and eventually we’ll get over that hump.

– Adam Roberts, after his Earl Marriott rugby team was eliminated from provincials


August Team BC’s rugby

rosters are chock-full of Peninsula players for the 2013 National Championship Rugby Festival in Vancouver. Eleven players from the area suit up for the province’s U18 boys side, the U18 girls team has six locals, and the U16 and U14 levels also feature local talent.

Hilary Caldwell sets a new Canadian record in the women’s 200-m backstroke at FINA World Championships in Barcelona, Spain. Caldwell, a Pacific Sea Wolves alum, swam the event in 2:07.81.

The White Rock Renegades ’97 capture a national U16 fastpitch title in O’Leary, P.E.I., beating Calgary Kaizen 3-1.

South Surrey’s Jake Hanna and Cloverdale’s Ben Ingvaldson strike gold at Canadian Youth Legion Track and Field Championships in Langley. Hanna takes top spot in the youth boys 400-m, while Ingvaldson wins gold in the shotput, as well as bronze in the discus and hammer throw.

The string of national titles comes to an end for the White Rock Renegades ’95, as the girls fastpitch squad is edged for the Canadian title by the Surrey Storm. Until the loss – a 2-1 defeat – the ’95-born Renegades had won three consecutive national titles at various age groups.

September Local softball

players, coaches and executives are saddened, but not all that surprised, when the sport does not make the cut for inclusion into the 2020 Summer Olympics. Instead, wrestling – which was briefly dropped from the docket earlier in the year – is reinstated.

The Surrey Eagles begin defence of their 2012/13 BCHL championship with new coach Peter Schaefer behind the bench, and a slew of new players on the ice.

A pair of South Surrey NHLers find new hockey homes, as Colton Gillies

inks a one-year deal with the Rochester Americans of the AHL, while Colten Teubert – formerly of the Edmonton Oilers – heads to Germany for the season.

October After a

multi-year absence due to a lack of players, the Semiahmoo Totems field a junior boys soccer team. In their first year back on the pitch, the team qualifies for playoffs.

The first month of the BCHL season is a rough one for the Surrey Eagles, as the team struggles to regain its championship form. At one point in the month, the team’s losing skid hits five games.

The 2016 Women’s World Fastpitch Championships are awarded to Surrey. The announcement is made in Colombia at the International Softball Federation’s congress.

November The Semiahmoo

Totems junior girls team leads the charge at BC Cross-Country Championships, winning their division of the provincial high

school meet. After nearly

having to fold due to not having a coach, Elgin Park Secondary’s senior boys soccer teams

recruits one – soccer rookie Cari James – and advances all the way to the provincials for the first time in years.

Cloverdale goaltender Laurent Brossoit – a Calgary Flames prospect who began the season bouncing between minor-league teams in Abbotsford and Alaska – is dealt to the Edmonton Oilers. He’s then assigned to the Oklahoma City Barons by his new club.

The local chapter of KidSport hosts its annual Nite of Champions gala at Hazelmere Golf Club. The event is highlighted by guest speaker Brian Burke and raises more than $80,000 to help local athletes pay registration costs for sports.

December Earl Marriott

Secondary’s senior volleyball teams nearly pull off the rare double-championship, as the

boys squad captures a gold medal at AAA provincials, and the girls team finishes in second place.

South Surrey runner Luc Bruchet

is crowned a national cross-country champion, after placing first in the senior men’s

division of the Canadian Cross-Country Championships at Jericho Park in Vancouver.

Semiahmoo Secondary’s senior boys basketball team successfully defends its Rivalry Week title, beating both Elgin Park and Earl Marriott in back-to-back games. The three teams played each other over the course of a week for local bragging rights.

Nic Petan, a White Rock native, makes the cut with Team Canada at the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships, which begins Boxing Day in Sweden.

““I kind of did a double-take when I looked at the board… I was like, ‘I didn’t go 2:07, I don’t think that’s me.’

– swimmer Hilary Caldwell, after breaking a Canadian backstroke record at FINA World Championships.

“Someone has to lose, and today it was us.– Chuck Westgard, after his White Rock Renegades ‘95 team lost in nationals.

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7 OBITUARIES

ADAMS, Kenneth E.Oct. 16, 1927 - Dec. 21, 2013

Ken is survived by his wife Eveline of 64 years, his sons Doug (Jacquie), Reg, Dave, daughter Janet, 5 grandchil-dren and 2 great grandchil-dren. Ken was born in Regina, attended school in Grand Cou-lee Saskatchewan, joined the Boy Scouts and became a Scout Leader. He attended the U. of S. Ken worked for Ford Motor Co. and on weekends played in dance bands. Ken married Eveline Ireland in 1949.They moved to Winnipeg where he began his career as a Constable in the C.N.R. Investigation Dept. (Police). In 1986, following 35 years of service in Port Arthur, Saska-toon and Winnipeg, he retired as Regional Superintendent of the Prairie Region.Ken and Ev moved to White Rock/Surrey that year and became involved in the “B” Welcome Club. They enjoyed many cruises, bus tours and car trips. Ken was an avid reader with a multitude of interests from craft projects to various puzzles.

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BRADBURY, Agnes Swan

Agnes passed away peacefullyon December 15th, 2013 in her 88th year. Survived by her loving husband of 71 years Cecil Bradbury, her daughter Bonnie Lynn Morrison, grand-children Cheryl/Rick Bell, Dean/Claudette Morrison, Randy/ Colleen Morrison, the great-grandchildren she adored KaylaMorrison, Ryan Morrison and Stephanie Bell, cousins Marga-ret, May & Graham Cranston in Scotland & many nieces/ nephews. Predeceased by bothers Jim/Louise Cranston, Mac/Jean Cranston, sisters Alice/Jack Cooper, Toots/Hal Schultz, Del/Tug Wilson and son-in-law Ron Morrison.Special thanks to the staff at Peace Portal Lodge, Dr. I. Amankwe & Dr. A. Lamprecht, Dr. Mae Y.M. Tam, Dr. Derek Lowe, Fely Bermudez, Nina Gore, Reggie Torrencampo, Reygilito/Maria Puerto for their loving care and support.

Cremation. Memorial to follow. Donations may be made to the Variety Club or Canuck Place.

WELCH, Anita AmyApril 18, 1933 to

December 17, 2013

It is with great sadness we an-nounce the sudden passing of our Mother Anita. She was a Mother that was always there for her Family with love and kind words. She always knew the right thing to say. We will all miss her very much. Anita leaves behind her best friend and partner Tony, her three sons; Larry, Lloyd and Vic and her two daughters Louise (Mike) and Launa (Jim). Anita will also be missed by her 14 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. There will be a celebration of life held at The Elks Hall in White Rock on January 12, 2014 at 2:00pm to remember Anita.


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BRUCE, Bonnie Frayne (nee Sharpe)

Passed away peacefully at The Weatherby Pavilion, White Rock, B.C. on Friday, December 20, 2013 at the age of 96. She is predeceased by her loving husband, Robert (in 2006) and her siblings, Mace, Cliff and Norma.Beloved mother of David (Win-nipeg, Manitoba) and Beverly (Langley, British Columbia).She is also survived by her family: daughter-in-law Norma, three grandchildren Jenny (Randy Senior), Karen (Adam Lister ) and Jamie and great grandchildren Jaxon and Xander; son-in-law Rupert and extended family Linda (Sean), Stephen (Cathy) and Mary (Jeff) and their children.Throughout her entire life, Bonnie never had a harsh word to say and she never complained. She was always there to give, love and nurture. Bonnie graduated from the School of Nursing at the Vic-toria Hospital, London, Ontario and enjoyed several years of nursing in various Canadian provinces as she transferred with her husband who worked for the CNR.We extend sincere thanks to all the staff at The Weatherby Pavilion (Peace Arch Hospital) who, over the past 4 years, have taken care of Bonnie and kept her secure and com-fortable.At the family’s request, there will be no service at this time. A service will be held at a later date in Winnipeg.If desired, donations may be made in memory of Bonnie to a charity of your choice.

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GALPIN, W.J. “Jack” April 1, 1922 - Dec. 21, 2013

Jack passed away at Peace Arch Hospital with his beloved wife by his side.He is predeceased by his son Ken in 1988 and by his daughterJan in 1998 and his 4 siblings. He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 63 years Ella; sisters-in-law Dorothy (Martin) and her family, Jean Galpin and her family, daughter in law Samantha; nieces, nephews and many relatives. Born the youngest of 5 in Strathmore, Alberta to Jim and May who came to Canada in 1910 from Somerset, England; Jack served overseas with the RCAF, married Ella (Mills) in 1950 moved to Northern Alberta to start his own business. Relocated to S. Surrey in 1972 where he and Ella pursued interest in antiques and collectibles up to 2005.Thank you to the hospital and Royale Peninsula and Staff.

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WILSON,Donalda Janet Helen (Del)

Passed away peacefully on December 14th, 2013 in her 93rd year. Pre-deceased by her fi rst husband William McConachie and her husband of 51 years, N.A. Tug Wilson, Brothers Jim (Louise) Crans-ton, and Mac (Jean) Cranston, Sisters Toots (Hal) Schultz and Alice (Jack) Cooper. Survived by her sister Agnes (Cecil) Bradbury, Margaret, May and Graham Cranston in Scotland, plus many nieces/nephews.Gratitude to Dr. Paton & all the phenomenal caregivers, staff & volunteers at The Hogg Pavilion III. Special thanks to nieces Janice Staheli & Joan Kynaston for their support.

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DELIVERY DRIVERS NEEDED!

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applications!

Do you have a reliable van and a

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130 HELP WANTED

FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certifi cation? Get Certifi ed, 604-575-3944

James Western StarTruck & Trailer Ltd.

in Williams Lake has an immediate opening for an experienced parts person.

Full Time, competitive wages, benefi ts & signing

bonus. Fax resume to: 250-398-6367 or email: [email protected]

SHIPPING / PRODUCTIONDoor distributor & manufacturer has a F/T afternoon opportunity available for 40hrs./wk. with our growing company. Experience is an asset. Must be career driven to join our dynamic team!

Opportunity Available ForCareer Advancement!

Competitive Wages & Benefi ts!

Fax resume: 604-881-2374E-mail: MFortuna@

mouldingandmillwork.com

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS

WE are a dynamic fi nancial servic-es team in S. Surrey looking for a ‘Director of First Impressions’. This is a perm P/T job share position 3 days/wk. Must be friendly, detail oriented, self-starter for our Front Desk. Computer skills necessary. Please send your cover letter and resume to:[email protected]

160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages, relocation allowance, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop. Full-time permanent with benefi ts. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info at: hannachrysler.ca. Fax 403-854-2845; Email: [email protected].

PERSONAL SERVICES

Specializing in Personal Training for Two - Private Studio.

Call or email Kevin at 604-541-8490or [email protected]

175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS

Specializing in Private Events!We Come To You! Doing It All,

From Set-Up - Clean-Up.

• Home Dinner Parties • Meetings • Funerals

• Weddings • B-B-Ques• Birthdays • AnniversariesUnique Taste, Unique Menus...

Gourmet, Customized MenusTailored To Your Function...

Kristy [email protected]

or Visit us at: www.threescompanycatering.ca

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000 Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

206 APPLIANCE REPAIRS

RANGERS OCEAN PARK APPLIANCE LTD Repairs to all major appliances

Call (604)538-9600

130 HELP WANTED


206 APPLIANCE REPAIRS

Peace Arch Appliance

Service to fridges,stoves, washers, dryers

& dishwashers. Reasonable.

Also Appliance RemovalCall Mark (604)536-9092

236 CLEANING SERVICES

E & M MAINTENANCEWINDOW WASHING

D Windows Out & InD Gutters cleaned In & OutD Pressure WashingD Serving W. Rock for over 30 yrsD Lic. & WCB insured. D Free Est. Seniors Discount

Eric 604-541-1743

IF YOU WANT YOURHOUSE TO SPARKLE

Cleaning, laundry,ironing, dishes.

Insured, Bonded. WCB.$23/hr.

778-772-2628

A MAID TO CLEEN For all Your Cleaning Needs

Weekly, Biweekly, MonthlyResidential & Commercial

Services ~ Excellent Rates!!* Licensed * Bonded * Insured

778-883-4262

239 COMPUTER SERVICES

.computer service

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257 DRYWALL

PSB DRYWALL ★ All Boarding, Taping, Framing & Texture. Insured work. Dump Removal Service. 604-762-4657/604-764-6416

Change ugly popcorn ceiling to a Beautiful

Clean White Flat Ceiling. Lovely to look at.

Update your house and increase it’s value.

* No Scraping * No Sanding * No Mess

CALL FRIENDLY BENJAMIN 604-230-7928

260 ELECTRICAL

ALL JOBS Big or Small. Panels, lighting, plugs, fans, hot tubs, etc. Guaranteed work. Ph 604-539-0708 Cell 604-537-1773 (Lic. 26110)


281 GARDENING

.Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).

SUPREME HEDGES

15% OFF FALL CLEAN-UP• TREE Pruning & Top • Hedge

Trimming • Tree REMOVAL*Seniors Disc. *Insured *26 yrs.

Jay 604-513-8524

283A HANDYPERSONS

AT YOUR SERVICE. Carpentry, Concrete, Painting, Rubbish Removal. Call Dave (604)999-5056

320 MOVING & STORAGE

MOVING?LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

B & B MOBILE SERVICES

604-536-6620www.BBmoving.ca

AFFORDABLE MOVINGwww.affordablemoversbc.com

From $45/Hr1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks

Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 MenFree Estimate/Senior DiscountResidential~Commercial~PianosLOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

604-537-41401PRO MOVING & SHIPPING.

Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

MOUNTAIN MOVERS- Your trusted choice for residential

moving services. (778)378-6683

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

TONY’’S PAINTING

287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS



.Hayden Painting 778-229-0236Family Owned & OperatedRyan 778.229.0236

~ PRO PAINTERS ~INTERIOR / EXTERIORQuality Work, Free Estimates

Member of Better Business BureauWCB INSURED

Vincent 543-7776

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

Repaint SpecialistHomes & Condo’s

Commercial BuildingsSmall Reno’s

Drywall & Ceiling RepairsRENE’S SPRAY &BRUSH PAINTING

778-855-5361

.Can-Pro Paint & Drywall. 3 rooms $250. Over 25 yrs of quality service. Insured/Free Est. 604-7717052

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what’syour sign

Dec. 31 - Jan. 4 , 2014ARIES

Now may be the time to try something new, Aries. You are not one to shy away from anything, but right now you're a bit appre-hensive about things. Take a leap of faith.

TAURUS

Taurus, many people look to you as a leader, and they are wise to do so. You are especially trustworthy, and you will be asked to solve a few problems this week.

GEMINI

Gemini, there won't be much time to enjoy recreational activities this week, so you may have to find a new way to let loose. Rest assured there will be more time for fun down the road.

CANCER

Cancer, a new opportunity comes your way but you're not quite sure if you're ready for such drastic changes. Take your time before making a final decision.

LEO

Leo, no matter how hard you try, some people just can't see things from your point of view. Don't take this personally, as everyone is entitled to their own opinions.

VIRGO

Virgo, sometimes it seems like you have all of the answers, while at other times, you might not know how to approach a situation. Take some time to analyze your approach.

LIBRA

Feeling homesick, Libra? If so, make some post-holiday plans tovisit with friends or family youdidn't get a chance to see during the holidays. Enjoy this time spentwith loved ones.

SCORPIO

Scorpio, you like to stay busy. Butyou sometimes feel overwhelmedwith all that you have to do. Stopbiting off more than you can chewand take things one task at a time.

SAGITTARIUS

Sagittarius, now is a good time to make resolutions and reconnect with distant friends. It is good torekindle relationships and committo spending more time with friendsand family.

CAPRICORN

After time away for the holidays,getting back into a routine can bechallenging, Capricorn. But you like to stick to a schedule, and getting back on track is the wayto do it.

AQUARIUS

Aquarius, although you have manyfriends, you recently have onlyspent time with a select few. This week is a great time to reach out to those friends you haven't seenin awhile.

PISCES

Your competitive juices will beflowing this week, Pisces. Enjoy thecompetitive atmosphere but don'ttake things too far.

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Let us help supportyour loved ones

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Clients Welcome.

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338 PLUMBING

FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATINGH/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s. Drain Cleaning. Ins. (604)596-2841

LOCAL PLUMBER $45 Service Call Plumbing, Heating, Plugged Drains. Mustang Plumbing 778-714-2441

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fi tter. Aman: 778-895-2005

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CRESCENT Plumbing & HeatingLicensed Residential 24hr. Service• Hot water tanks • Furnaces • Broilers

• Plugged Drains 778-862-0560

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofi ng & Siding. CA.

Re-roofi ng, New Roof Gutters. 604-812-9721

PATTAR ROOFING LTD. All types of Roofi ng. Over 35 years in business. 604.588.0833

BEST BUSY BOYS ROOFING LTD.

D Conversion from Cedar to Asphalt, Shingles, FiberglassD 30, 40, 50 years Warranty -D WCB, BBB, Liability Ins.

Free Estimates. Call Gary604-599-5611 OR Visit

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356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

.Russells Rubbish Removal 604-787-7355 White Rock / South Surrey

bradsjunkremoval.comHauling Anything.. But Dead Bodies!!20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE

We Load or You Load !604.220.JUNK(5865)

Serving MetroVancouver Since 1988

JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT!604.587.5865www.recycleitcanada.ca

PETS

477 PETS

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

PETS

477 PETS

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are

spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at

fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604-856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

Registered White Lab cross Kuvas2 Male, 1 Female, puppies are white, paper trained, ready to go! Have shots & vet checked. $550.Call 604-991-0114.

Yorkie/Shi’s Puppies - 5 weeks, full shots, house trained. $400 Call 604-856-5663 or 778-552-1033

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

506 APPLIANCES

APPLIANCE FOR SALEBeaumark dishwasher built in (white) $30. Good working order. We are remodeling and changing colour. North Delta 604-591-9740

Peace Arch Appliance

Service to fridges,stoves, washers, dryers

& dishwashers. Reasonable.

Also Appliance RemovalCall Mark (604)536-9092

560 MISC. FOR SALE

DISCONNECTED PHONE? National Teleconnect Home Phone Service. No One Refused! Low Monthly Rate! Calling Features and Unlimited Long Distance Available. Call National Teleconnect Today! 1-866-443-4408. www.nationalteleconnect.com.

STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

REAL ESTATE

627 HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES!Older House • Damaged House

Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments

Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

• DIFFICULTY SELLING? •Diffi culty Making Payments?

No Equity? Penalty? Expired Listing?We Buy Homes! No Fees! No Risk!www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

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RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

ACTIVE SENIOR1 & 2 Bedrooms

Well maintained Concrete High Rise in White Rock

close to shopping.Swimming Pool &

All Amenities.UTILITIES INCLUDED. NS/NP

Call 604-538-5337

Skyline AptsWhite Rock

Quiet community oriented living.1 & 2 Bdrm Suites

Hot Water & U/G Parking Incl

Call 604-536-8499www.cycloneholdings.ca


RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

Beautiful & Affordable Kiwanis Park Place

For Adults 55+ rental apartments in a modern complex, right next to beautiful Crescent Park! On site maintenance & offi ce 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.

S.Surrey PACIFICA RETIREMENT RESORT, 1 bdrm corner ste, W/D, incl all amens. Sec prk Sm pet OK. N/S. $2000. Bryan 604-328-6461.

SUNNY WHITE ROCKGreat Location Amid Sea & Shops

1/2 Month FREE Rent1 Bdrm Suites - Avail Now Incl heat, h.water, sec u/g pkng

& SWIMMING POOL~ Fir Apartments ~Call 604-536-0379

WHITE ROCK: 1 bdrm new paint & carpet incl heat, hot water & cable. $850/mo. Sorry n/p. (604)538-8408

WHITE ROCK. 2 BDRM, 1 bath. Near Mall. $1195 incl heat/hotwater w/d Senior oriented. N/S,N/P Phone 604-536-9565 or 604-765-9565.

WHITE ROCK3 Bdrm, 2 bath, reno’d, d/w, lrg closets, hrdwd fl rs, Incl heat, hot-water & prkg. Quiet bldg close to mall, grocery, library & all amens. Safe & secure. Non- smoking, no pets. Crime free multi-housing awards. $1370/mo incl heat, h/wtr & prkg. Avail Dec 1st.

Call (604) 541-8857

WHITE ROCK: Avail now. 1 Bdrm Heat, h/w, cble & prkg incl. NS/NP, ref’s, adult oriented. (604)385-0275

WHITE ROCKClean, quiet bldg. Fully reno’d 1 bdrm 3rd fl oor corner unit. Avail now. Incl heat, hotwater & prkg. Hrdwd fl oors. Close to mall, gro-cery, library & all amens. Safe & secure. Non-Smoking, No Pets. Crime free multi-housing awards.

Call (604) 541-8857

WHITE ROCK Marine Dr. Self con-tained suite. Un-obstructed ocean View. Fully furnished open plan. 5 appli. insuite lndry. cbl. WIFI, utils. & prkg. $1250 Avail. Now. n/p n/s. min. 6 mos. lease. 604-536-3764

WHITE ROCKNewly renod 1 Bdrm, $865/mo, 2 Bdrm, $1025/mo. Avail Now. Quiet, well kept building. Hot water incl. Nr shops, bus, & hospital.

Call 604-538-4599

WHITE ROCKSunset & Partial Ocean Views!

Close to all amenities & walking distance to beach. Spacious 2 Bdrm. on third fl oor of a well maintained 4 story walk up.

$1050/mo. incls. • Heat • Hot Water • WiFi • Parking

• Adult Oriented • Quiet • Smoke Free • Sorry No Pets!Available January 1st.

www.thelyons.ca604-535-3585

WHITE ROCKSUNSET VILLA

1 Bdrm. w/ D/W & Gas F/PLarge balcony. Concrete building.

$900 incls. HEAT & H/W.1 block from Semiahmoo Mall.

Available Immediately!Call for appt to view

604.541.6276

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

S. SURREY. Warehouse, approx 1800 sf. 220 wiring, 4 -14’ doors - $1500/m. Gated. Suitable for stor-age. Avail. now. Call 604-835-6000

RENTALS

736 HOMES FOR RENT

Finley- walk to beach, 1 bedroom + den, rec. room, 2 storey older home, fi replace, large lot, sundeck, $1000/m + utilities. Procan Realty Cathy 604.813.0440

FRESHLY painted 5 bdrm house for rent in White Rock. 3 bdrm’s up-stairs, 2 downstairs, rec. rm. No smoking, no pets, one year lease, ref. required. Available January ‘14. $1900 per month. To view, call 604-866-2939 for an appointment at 1226 Lee street

FRESHLY painted 5 bdrm house for rent in White Rock. 3 bdrm’s up-stairs, 2 downstairs, rec. rm. No smoking, no pets, one year lease, ref. required. Available January ‘14. $1900 per month. To view, call 604-866-2939 for an appointment at 1226 Lee street

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SOUTH SURREYShort Term or Long term

Sold Your House? Downsizing?Renovating?

Just bring Your Clothes.Fully Furnished & Equipped Like New Townhouse. Only 3 years old. Immaculate Deluxe, 2 bdrm. + Rec. Room/Offi ce + 2 Full Bath T/House. Flr. to ceiling storage + storage rm. in garage. 6 s/s appli. d/w, w/d, Garburator. Crown Mouldings, 9ft. ceilings, H/W laminate fl ooring and slate tile. Gas F/P & Alarm. 1 car garage parking. Covered patio lower & outdoor patio upper. Amenities room incls. full gym, outdoor hot tub & pool. Walk to Morgan Heights shopping.NO Smoking inside & NO Pets! $2350/month. Available March 1.

604.488.9161WHITE ROCK. 3 bdrm. Lndry, Car-port, yard. N/S, N/P. Refs. $2000/m 604-532-4370 or 604-790-4370

746 ROOMS FOR RENT

OCEAN PARK lrg bdrm, up, furn., sink, lndry. $485. Now. ns/np. Sml portion hydro/gas. 604-535-5953

747B SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING

2 bdrm 2 bath retirement accomo-dations for rent. Walking distance to Penninsula Village. Membership at Royal Pacifi ca Retirement Resort, all amemnities and utilities included. Call Kellie or Maria about suite #103 at 604-535-9194

750 SUITES, LOWER

OCEAN PARK 1 bdrm / offi ce, quiet area. Suit single prof, N/S, N/P. W/D, utils incl. $850. (604)356-3418

OCEAN PARK - Quiet area. Large grnd level, 1 bdrm with private ent, lrg patio, full kitchen w/skylight, jet-ted tub, shower, gas f/p, cov’d pkng, share w/d, nr bus & amens. N/S N/P. $825/mo incl utils & cable. Avail Feb 1st. Call 604-531-1082

S.SURREY Ocean Park. Newly re-no’d grnd fl r 2 bdrm ste. Walk to all amens/shops. Shared lndry.Jan 1st, $950/mo incl utils. 604-541-9082.

WHITE ROCK. 1 Bdrm. Newly re-no’d w/beautiful fi nishes. 1/2 blk to beach. 6 appls. Utils. incl. N/s. Avail immed. $1100. (604)788-5593

WHITE ROCK; Large, Bright, 1350 sq.ft. suite, 1 Bed + Den, Ground Floor, Private Entrance, 3 Blocks to the Beach. New Paint, Large Kitch-en, Laundry/Mud Room, Gas Fire-place. Suit Professional, Non Smoker, No Pets. Avail Jan 1st, 2014. $1150 incls utilities. 604-996-0537.

751 SUITES, UPPER

WHITE ROCK, Hospital area. Walk to mall/bus/schools. Large updated 2 level with yard. Parking, storage. 3 baths. 3+ bdrms or den or offi ce with sep entrance. Refs req. $1950. Avail Jan. (604)315-0782.

752 TOWNHOUSES

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RENTALS

752 TOWNHOUSES

SERENO 152nd/34th Great loca-tion, near schools. 3 bdrm, 21/2 bath w/Den. Granite throughout. Hardwood fl oors, Stainless Steel appliances, 9 ft ceilings, Crown Mouldings, Gas Fireplace. Exercise Room. $1850/Mo. avail Feb 1. Call 604-868-0267

TRANSPORTATION

809 AUTO ACCESSORIES/PARTS

BUYER ‘’Snow Dog’’ 8’ snow plow, Dodge mounting brackets, bought new 2011, only used 2 winters, $4400 obo. Buyers tailgate salter c/w controls, $1200 obo. WARN snow plow 54’’ with winch for Quad, $350 obo. (604)240-3237

810 AUTO FINANCING

Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

2007 MERCEDES. A luxury car like no other. This fully loaded Mercedes S550 4-Matic S class. Premium and comfort package includes - navigation, voice com-mand, heated and cooled seats, power rear shades and blinds, premium sound system, pano-ramic roofs both front and rear. Absolutely has it all. Very clean inside and out. No accidents. 150,000 km. Asking $29,500 OBO. Contact me via email for further information at:

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