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A long time ago…As White Rock gets set to turn the calendar to 2016, local historians Lorraine and Hugh Ellenwood take a look back at what the city was like 100 years ago.

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TuesdayDecember 22, 2015 (Vol. 40 No. 102)

Bridge pricing unfair for residents south of the Fraser River, elected officials say

Massey tolls punish region: MP, mayor

Life choices the focus

Hands-oneducationTracy HolmesStaff Reporter

A quiet effort to encourage children to dream – and reach for the skies when

it comes to choosing a career – is placing students at a North Surrey school behind the scenes at Peace Arch Hospital.

Funded by the South Surrey-based Cmolik Foundation, and now in its seventh year, the Expanding Horizons program is “a great story” of creating opportunities young students may otherwise never experience, according to Sam le Riche, principal of Lena Shaw Elementary.

“I think the biggest thing is that… it really allows us the chance to help to close the opportunity gap,” le Riche said, noting some of her school’s students come from disadvantaged environments – homes in which post-secondary educations and even careers may never be discussed.

“We are hoping to inspire the love of learning, which leads to lifelong education.”

In a hospital tour last month, 60 Grade 5 students were introduced to careers in radiology, pathology, food services, maintenance and surgery.

The students heard from White Rock professionals who spoke of their own childhoods and the choices they made in life that carved their path to success

– choices that included doing their homework and not getting involved in drugs or gang life.

The technologists, doctors and other staff who volunteered their time to the tour “became everyday people… real people,” le Riche said, calling the experience “really broadening… in terms of career opportunity (and) enables them to dream about the future and realize the future.”

The students were able to test instruments in mock surgical

procedures, and they got to see firsthand what happens when a patient goes in for an X-ray.

After the tour, the students were treated to a Cirque du Soleil performance and dinner at the Salmon House in West Vancouver.

In the spring, the same students will spend a day at Boundary Bay airport, where they’ll rotate through four stations: mechanics, the control tower, going up in a helicopter or an airplane and, notably, a talk on making wise

choices. That day will also include a visit to BCIT’s aviation campus and another fine-dining experience.

Foundation chair Russ Cmolik described the day’s wise-choices talk – led by a pair of Surrey firefighters who volunteer their time – as central to the whole program.

“Everything we do, I would say, the fundamental message is delivered in this one hour, of all the hours we spend with the kids,” the South Surrey philanthropist

told Peace Arch News Wednesday. “It’s talking about… what is going to be your life moving forward if you take care of yourself now.”

Cmolik’s own efforts to support students’ education began officially in 2008, when his wife, Ellen, announced she wanted to “adopt” a class and expose them to opportunities that would inspire them, and she wanted to follow their progress through high school.

Tracy HolmesStaff Reporter

A plan to toll the Massey Tunnel replace-ment bridge is further punishing residents who live south of the Fraser while doing nothing to get people out of their cars, says Conservative MP Dianne Watts.

“The system, to be tolling and penalizing people south of the Fraser, is unfair,” Watts told Peace Arch News Friday.

The stand was echoed by Surrey Mayor Linda Hepner – a proponent of mobility pricing – who predicted the new toll will result in either an increase in the price of goods and services, or put “enormous” pres-sure on the Alex Fraser Bridge, as the only free alternative.

“It is simply not fair for those south of the Fraser to be landlocked… when freedom of movement is available to the rest of the

region at no cost,” Hepner said Monday. “The only thing that will get people out of their cars is a system that works and right now, south of the Fraser, there is no system.”

Transportation Minister Todd Stone con-firmed last week that the planned $3.5-bil-lion, 10-lane replacement bridge will be tolled, with motorists paying a similar amount as they do at the Port Mann. The span over the Fraser is projected to save

commuters up to 30 minutes if they pay to cross; 14 per cent of current traffic is expected to divert to the Alex Fraser.

Watts, who served as mayor of Surrey from 2005 to 2014, said she has long opposed tolling infrastructure on a piecemeal basis, favouring instead a “fair and equitable” region-wide, road-pricing system, which she said is “best practice in the world.”

Contributed photoRon Stevenson, site supervisor for facilities maintenance and operations at Peace Arch Hospital, explains the workings of the hospital’s boiler room.

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BC Liberal MLA Gordon Hogg (Surrey-White Rock) told PAN that while tolling “is the place that we’re starting with” for the new bridge, he agreed a strategic plan that consid-ers Metro Vancouver’s transportation picture as a whole is needed.

“Being able to make sure that there’s a strategic plan that involves both rapid transit and bridges, I think, is the solution, and we’re trying to work towards that,” Hogg said Monday.

He described road pricing as among “a number of options”, and named toll-ing all of the bridges and the impact of increasing public transit as other fac-tors that blend into the model.

“My personal opinion is we have to look more broadly at all of the bridges… We need to find ways to better-rationalize the whole transpor-tation system for Metro Vancouver,” Hogg said.

Watts pointed to the Golden Ears Bridge as example of how tolling doesn’t work.

“The last time I got any financial information, TransLink was losing

$50 million a year,” she said.In addition to tolling decreasing the

life expectancy of free alternatives, it “really exacerbates the use of vehicles when you don’t have an integrated rapid-transit system,” she said.

“People don’t have any other choice but to get in their car.”

The new bridge is “not going to have any impact on traffic-management because it’s not an integrated system.”

“You really have to look fundamen-tally at what it is you’re trying to achieve, and you need to look at it system-wide, not at how to recoup money as fast as you can to pay for the infrastructure.”

Watts said that while she doesn’t go out of her way to avoid tolled crossings, “if I don’t have to use them, I won’t.”

Hepner said she remains optimis-tic a funding strategy for the may-ors transportation plan, approved 18 months ago, will be found, enabling it to come into play before the new bridge is built, and opening the door for mobility pricing.

“Simply tolling south of the Fraser will be punitive,” she said.

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Councillor calls for parking-plan revisitMelissa Smalley Staff Reporter

A White Rock councillor wants the city to take another look at a 12-year-old proposal for a park-ing and plaza development on the Marine Drive hillside.

Coun. Grant Meyer told Peace Arch News last week that addi-tional waterfront parking is one of council’s priorities, and due to space constraints in the area, the ‘hump’ is one of only two options, the second being a parkade at the Vidal Street lot location.

Meyer pointed to a plan commis-sioned by the city in 2003, which called for 125 parking stalls and a pedestrian plaza, as an option for the city to develop the hillside space.

“I think that plan is worth a second look because it combined usable green space… and additional parking. It’s kind of the best of both worlds,” he said. “I don’t think personally the hump was some majestic Stanley Park. It

had scrub trees in there, it was, quite frankly, filled with tons of garbage.”

Parking on the hump has long been a divisive topic in White Rock. The 2003 study and proposal – for which the city paid $40,000 – was met with criticism by community groups who felt the green space should be protected. It became the subject of a 1,700-name petition calling on the city to abandon the plans and was eventually voted down 4-3, with then-mayor Judy Forster casting the deciding vote in opposition.

Forster’s decision, in part, came after Burlington Northern Santa Fe, which owns the land, announced it was looking to nego-tiate for an additional $600,000 in parking revenue from the city.

Had the project been approved, it would have required an Official Community Plan amendment to remove a protective covenant on the hillside, which states the area “is to be maintained in its natural state.”

Meyer said he doesn’t believe the OCP would present a roadblock for the project, as it is currently under review, and noted other council priorities, such as possibly building a restaurant by the pier, would also require development “south of Marine Drive.”

The ‘hump’ has been in the spot-light for much of the year, since the

city undertook vegetation removal and slope stability work in May, removing dozens of trees and invasive species, garnering mixed reviews from the public.

In a visit to the hillside Thurs-day, city manager Dan Bottrill explained to PAN the city was under the impression that slope stability was the responsibility of BNSF, until staff was informed of a 1950 agreement that placed responsibility of the retaining wall below Marine Drive – and any-

thing affecting it – with the city. Bottrill pointed to what he

describes as potential dangers uncovered during the course of the project, including several tree stumps growing out of the hillside at dangerous angles, and one tree growing on top of the retaining wall. He said the state of the retain-ing wall and hillside was worse than staff had expected.

“I’ve been here almost four years, and Greg (St. Louis, director of engineering) is about the same, and

we look at that and say, ‘how did anyone allow that to happen?” Bot-trill said, pointing to the tree stump atop the retaining wall. “The only thing I can think of is that nobody knew that this was our problem.”

Regarding the dozens of trees removed from the hillside, Bottrill said many of them had “rotten cen-tres,” and posed a safety hazard to the hillside and track below.

“When a tree falls, it doesn’t neces-sarily snap, it takes everything with it,” he said. “When that goes over

and pulls that much soil out of there, that’s a real problem on a hillside.”

Bottrill said while the hillside looks “at its worst” right now, replanting work will commence in the spring. In the meantime, he said, he understands why people have reacted negatively to the work, but insisted it “had to be done”.

“I can appreciate that people are not happy, I get that,” he said. “But at the end of the day, our number-one concern is going to be that retaining wall and the slope stability.”

Tracy Holmes photoDozens of trees and foliage have been removed from the slope since the City of White Rock’s “vegetation removal” project launched in May.

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The City of White Rock is proposing to construct an integrated parking lot and pedestrian plaza development east of the White Rock pier and eastern parking lot. This combined design will provide much needed access for both locals and visitors to beach facilities, residential units, shopping and restaurants.

The primary desire of the entire project is to (1),create additional parking capacity and landscaped seating areas with limited visibility from the road/sidewalk and Marine Drive residences, and (2) create native habitat and rejuvenate existing plant communities. The view from the pier/ocean should be of a native plant landscape with minimal structural landmarks.

as well as a newly constructed native habitat zone for the various animal species in this area. Only native plant species indigenous to the White Rock shoreline (coastal Douglas Fir ecosystem) will be used in the design.

Total surface area of the site is 5,000m2. The size of the site from the Marine Drive southern sidewalk to the northern edge of the rail line property is 6,750 m2.1

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After various meetings with the parties involved, the idea grew to include all three Grade 5 classes at Lena Shaw – located midway between Surrey Central and Guildford shopping centres, on 100 Avenue.

Cmolik – who admitted that as the couple already led busy lives, he “wasn’t keen at all” about the idea initially – described Grade 5 as “the sweet spot” for reaching at-risk children.

“Everybody kept pointing to Grade 5,” he said. “That’s where the kids are still eager to learn, where you’re going to get your best bang for your buck… You’ve got to get in the water upstream a little further, where the currents are a little less developed.”

Le Riche agrees.“Before Grade 6 is a pivotal

time in terms of trying to keep kids off the street,” the principal said. “They’re getting to an age where the ills of society will start to creep in. It’s still an impressionable age, where we believe we can have them start to think about their future.”

Cmolik estimated the lifetime financial cost to society of a child who goes down the wrong path at $1 million. He put the gain of that same child choosing a positive path at $500,000.

“Every kid that we get on a path is a million-and-a-half-dollar win, as I see it,” he said.

To determine the effort’s effectiveness, the Cmolik Foundation also funds a long-term study, now in its seventh year. Michelle Nilson, an SFU associate professor in educational leadership, interviews the Grade 5s before their first field trip, again in the spring, and then annually through Grade 12.

Nilson told PAN that trends are now starting to emerge. For example, the hospital field trip alone is linked to a 20 per cent increase in the number of students who reported talking to their peers about future careers.

And, after the second field trip, there is a drop in the number of students who report wanting to go solely to trade school, which Nilson suggests is attributed

to students developing a better understanding of what a career in the trades entails.

“But you also see an increase in the proportion of students that want to go to college or they want to go to university,” Nilson said.

“It looks like they’re quite optimistic after the field trips and just before high school.”

With the first Expanding Horizons students now in Grade 12, Nilson’s research is following approximately 700 students.

She describes witnessing their transformation over the years as “quite amazing.”

“It’s a huge honour to be able to talk to them and to see them grow up, because really, that’s what it is,” Nilson said, lauding the Cmoliks for the legacy created with Expanding Horizons.

“They both work very hard and are very proud of what they’ve

been able to accomplish but also recognize that in order for it to have deeper meaning, they’ve also got to share.”

Among other initiatives, the foundation also provides scholarships to deserving students who may not otherwise have the means to attend a post-secondary institution. Recipients receive $35,000 over five years to help with the cost of books and tuition, and must report back every semester on their progress.

It’s money that initially came straight out of the Cmoliks’ own pockets, as they recognized a need among some of their own children’s friends, but it is now 50 per cent funded by community donors. There are currently 51 students registered.

“We’ve got kids in medical school now… the law, engineering…” Cmolik said, describing the impact of a child knowing there are adults who are keenly interested in seeing them succeed as “magic”.

“My wife and I grew up with wonderful families. What we didn’t have was any guidance with, what are you going to do after high school?

“We just got lucky.”With their own children now

grown, the couple keeps young vicariously through Expanding Horizons, he said.

It’s hoped the program will create a framework for the provincial government and other school districts to model.

“If one kid – one kid out of 65 – goes this path out of that path, it’s worth it.”

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A Burnaby man is facing 25 charges in connection with a string of convenience-store rob-beries in Surrey – including in South Surrey – and Burnaby last year and last month.

In a news release issued Friday, Surrey RCMP say the multi-jurisdictional investigation identified “a number of persons of interest.”

Thirty-two-year-old Tyler Ripolo is charged with seven counts of rob-bery, six counts of dis-guise with intent to commit an offense, three counts of posses-sion of a weapon dangerous to the public peace, two counts of use of imitation firearm, three counts of possession of stolen property, two counts of break-and-enter, and two counts of dangerous opera-

tion of a motor vehicle.In addition, warrants have been

issued for a second individual, identified as Stephen Cooper, in

connection with simi-lar incidents. Cooper, 33, is facing 18 charges: two counts of robbery, three counts of break-and-enter, two counts of disguise with intent to commit an offense, two counts of possession of a prohibited weapon, six counts of possession of break-and-enter tools, two counts of possession

of stolen property and one count of driving while suspended.

Surrey RCMP Cpl. Scotty Schumann described the two detachments’ close working rela-tionship as “instrumental” in the charges. He could not confirm if any of the charges are related to

incidents connected to a police appeal last year for help identify-ing the person or persons behind a rash of gas-station and conve-nience-store robberies.

Those robberies took place throughout Surrey – including South Surrey – typically between 3-6 a.m., with the culprits typi-cally focusing on cigarettes and other tobacco products, as well as lottery tickets.

Anyone with information on Cooper’s whereabouts is asked to call police at 604-599-0502 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. He is described as a five-foot-nine, 150-pound Caucasian man, with a medium build, blue eyes, short brown hair and dis-tinctive tattoos, including the words ‘Life’ and ‘Death’ on his neck. Police caution that Coo-per is considered dangerous, and should not be approached.

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Police responding to break-in and mischief calls in South Surrey last month say many of the reports involved vacant or under-construction homes.

Surrey RCMP is reminding residents to ensure they are properly securing their homes, especially if going away is on the agenda.

“If you’re a thief, it’s an easier target for sure,” Cpl. Scotty Schumann said of unattended homes. “This issue has been ongoing for some time, but we’ve

noticed a spike in November.”Police suggest residents properly secure doors and

windows, use appropriate lighting and consider the use of security alarms and cameras.

Schumann encouraged anyone who notices unusual activity to call police (604-599-0502). He noted officers may simply confirm nothing untow-ard is underway, but at the same time, “we might get lucky and catch (a thief red-handed),” he said.

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As we hit the final stretch of Christmas preparations – juggling the usual spate of social invitations and last-minute shopping

needs – it’s well that we slow the pace for a while and give some thought to neighbours who may be less fortunate than ourselves.

Homelessness and poverty may seem to be invisible problems in supposedly affluent White Rock and South Surrey, but every volunteer and social service agency on the Peninsula can tell you they are nonetheless real.

There are vulnerable people in our community – people on fixed incomes such as disability and old-age pensions, those eking out a bare living from low-paying jobs, those who must rely on the kindness of family and friends to keep a roof over their heads.

As they get squeezed by rising rents (the spectre of renoviction is more than a Dickensian Christmas ghost, alas) and punishing food and medication costs, making ends meet is well-nigh impossible, while homelessness looms as a very real possibility.

We must be glad at this time of year that the community has embraced the concept of an extreme weather shelter, offered for the past five years at First United Church in White Rock.

When temperatures hit zero, or continuing wind chill or inclement weather poses a genuine health risk, the shelter is open for those in need – whether they are actually homeless or living in low-rent accommodation with insufficient heat.

Volunteers and the homeless have formed a good relationship, which speaks well of our community, and those in need know that there is a place for them under such circumstances.

But those tasked with providing such emergency shelter know that it can only be a stop-gap solution at best – the grim cycle of poverty and homelessness doesn’t end when the season passes and temperatures rise. What the Semiahmoo Peninsula needs for Christmas is a year-round shelter – particularly for seniors – and a meaningful commitment to affordable housing.

If we’re tempted to say these misfortunes are not our problems, we should pause and reflect on the meaning for all the celebrations we have at this time of year. Our tradition of giving Christmas gifts, after all, is based on a notion of honouring gifts that we ourselves have received.

Whether we do this as a tenet of religion, or out of whatever our belief system may be, we must acknowledge that the underlying concept of the holiday is rooted in being a good neighbour.

Let thought for the less fortunate be part of our wishes and actions this Christmas and in the new year ahead.

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The provincial government should get its ducks in a row.

That means it needs to have a clear and fair tolling policy in place before opening yet another toll bridge between the South Fraser region and the rest of Metro Vancouver.

Last Wednesday’s announcement that a new 10-lane bridge will replace the Massey Tunnel, and that it will be tolled, is another reminder of how hypocritical and discriminatory the government’s current tolling policy is. Work on the new bridge will begin in 2017, and it is expected to open by 2022.

Currently, there are just two tolled bridges in B.C. One is the new Port Mann Bridge, built and operated by the province through the Transportation Investment Corporation (TReO). The other is the Golden Ears Bridge, built and operated by TransLink. Both link Surrey, Langley, and Delta with those to the north.

It is important to look at tolling in its complete context.

Prior to the opening of the Golden Ears Bridge in 2009, the only toll highway in B.C. since the early 1960s had been the Coquihalla Highway. It was tolled when it opened in 1986, because its construction timetable was advanced to have it ready

for Expo 86.It remained a toll highway for more

than 20 years, with then-premier Gordon Campbell arbitrarily and surprisingly announcing at the September 2008

Union of B.C. Municipalities convention that the tolls were ending. A total of $845 million was collected over 22 years – just $3 million short of the construction cost of the highway and the connecting link to the Okanagan.

No one saw it coming, and though many interior politicians had called for the tolls to end, even they were blindsided.

The Golden Ears was planned as a toll bridge because it was the only way TransLink could afford to build it. It replaced the

aging and slow ferry system which was completely inadequate for the volumes of traffic travelling between Maple Ridge and Langley. It was a new bridge in a location where there had not been a crossing.

The new Port Mann bridge, on the other hand, replaced one of the most important and congested river crossings in the province. It carries the Trans-Canada Highway, which is partially funded by the federal government. It is tolled to reduce the province’s costs. Yet other new provincial highways and

bridges, notably the Pitt River Bridge and the Sea to Sky Highway, are free to use.

The province’s tolling policy since the new Port Mann and freeway improvements were announced by Campbell in 2006 says there has to be a free alternative. Theoretically, that is the Pattullo Bridge, but in fact that aging structure cannot handle any more traffic. The South Fraser Perimeter Road is an option to bypass the Port Mann, but one of the major effects has been to put even more traffic on the Alex Fraser and Massey crossings.

If the new Deas Island crossing is also tolled, the pressure on the Alex Fraser Bridge will be enormous. It is already badly congested virtually every weekday morning and evening. There are long lineups to get onto it, whether off Highway 17, Nordel Way or 72 Avenue on the south, or the East-West Connector and Queensborough Bridge on the north.

Transportation Minister Todd Stone did acknowledge last week that the province expects about 14 per cent of daily commuters could shift from the tunnel to the Alex Fraser. He believes that will be temporary.

The minister also said he is willing to examine the tolling policy and road pricing, if TransLink decides to replace the Pattullo Bridge. A new crossing there would also be a toll structure.

Residents who live south of the Fraser River deserve far more from provincial and regional officials than lukewarm promises. There must be a regional tolling and road-pricing policy in place before the Deas Island bridge opens.

Frank Bucholtz writes Wednesdays for Peace Arch News.

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Questions still up in the airEditor:Re: PAN online poll, Dec. 11-17.

You asked: “Do you like the idea of more highrises in White Rock?”

This is the wrong question. I think we are resigned to more

highrises in White Rock. But do we want them in our town centre or dotted all over the place?

The answer to this question is quite different. No! No! No!Mary Ponsford, White Rock

Why is our White Rock city council obsessed with pushing the Elegant Development project on Oxford Street forward (Towers backed after 5-hour hearing, Dec. 9)?

We have been led to believe the priority is developing our town centre. The project on Oxford does nothing to encourage developers to consider building in our town core.

Quite the contrary! Why would a developer consider buying the more expensive downtown properties when they can build their towers on less expensive land outside the core?

Instead of catering to these perimeter builders, why not focus on incentives to build our “downtown”?

I do believe our city’s planning department sees this concept but is obviously overruled and bullied by “the coalition”. The odour we smell in our City by the Sea is emanating from behind closed doors at city hall.

Does our city government have the best interests of its constituents at heart, or do they have their own questionable agendas or motives?Glen A. Friesen, White Rock

Open letter to White Rock Couns. Lynne Sinclair, Megan Knight, Grant Meyers and Bill Lawrence.

Can you kindly state for the public record what your reasons were for approving the Elegant Development 21- and 24-storey towers on Oxford Street, despite the fact you went against the recommendations of the director of city planning, the Official Community Plan and the signed petition of 1,800 people opposed it.

For the appearance of transparency, ethics and what should be the minimum requirement of holding public office, it’s the honourable thing to do. The 1,800 signatories of the petition await your responses.Susan Muraja, Surrey

Slow paceof justiceEditor:Re: Police believe there were witnesses, Dec. 11.

I was very distraught by this incident that claimed the life of 15-year-old Dario Bartoli a year ago.

I went over it many times and wondered how there were no witnesses and no one was talking.

I know Bakerview Park well, as I spent lots of time walking my dog there. It is mostly frequented by seniors with their dogs as well

as families with children at the playground. However, I did detect some unsavory people – mostly in their teens – among the trees on the west side. I think everyone was aware that there were drugs and pot smoked there. Often there were traces left behind in the morning.

Anyway, I was very upset to see the headline in the paper, obviously trying to see if anybody will come forth after a year has gone by.

My question is, if he had a friend with him, as was reported, didn’t he come forward? Surely if he didn’t offer information, there must be other ways to find it.

I can’t believe that the police have yet to find any clues. Isn’t that what the police department is for?D. Barros, White Rock

Re: Man killed in struggle with police officers, July 22.

Five months have passed since the tragic death of Hudson Brooks in the heart of our community.

Just 10 days later, you were kind enough to publish my letter proposing the importance that the Independent Investigations Office proceed in a rapid and accurate manner to maintain confidence in our law enforcement (Confidence in police at stake, July 29 letters).

Unfortunately, I note from the IIO website that, as of Dec. 7, they have only completed a little over half of the tasks associated with this case.

I am appalled that they are either

under-resourced or incapable of providing an essential response within a reasonable timescale.

While forensic or ballistic assessments from the scene are relevant, they are not essential to the deliberations of what actions resulted in the death of a human being (Hundreds march after three months without answers, Oct. 21).

I can only hope that local politicians are equally concerned at the lack of urgency in resolving this matter and applying pressure in an appropriate manner.

My thoughts are with Hudson’s family and friends at what continues to be a disgraceful situation, at this sensitive time of year.David Hutchinson, Surrey

EnlightenedperspectiveEditor:

One night a couple of weeks ago, I almost ran down a couple walking their dog. They were both dressed in dark colors, and were all but invisible to me. Fortunately, their dog is a light colour, and the moment I noticed it I hit the brakes and swerved.

If, for some reason, you must wear dark clothing in the dark, folks, at least carry a flashlight or a bike light.Jerry Steinberg, Surrey

Child advocatemust be heardEditor:Re: Phase out independent child advocate: report, Dec. 16.

Regarding the recent recommendation by former deputy minister Bob Plecas to eliminate the role of independent child advocate Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, I seriously doubt we would have heard a single word about of the recent string of deaths of children in the care of the Ministry of Children and Family Development were it not for the presence of Turpel-Lafonde fulfilling her duty as an independent advocate for children.

To suggest that any government ministry would do its best work under the supervision of internal watchdogs subordinate to the minister would be laughable were this not a life-and-death situation for those children unfortunate enough to be relegated to the ministry’s care.

The report’s recommendations remind me of the old joke about what to do when you hear disturbing noises coming from under the hood of the car: just shut the window and the problem will go away. Donald Fleming, White Rock

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Critter Care Wildlife Rescue photoOne of 26 orphaned bears – a female cub named Heidi, found in Mission – brought to a Langley wildlife rescue.

Editor:At this special time of year, when we are all in the

spirit of giving, many worthwhile charities are holding pledge drives – and the media attention they receive is really overwhelming.

Unfortunately, the same is not true for animal charities. In fact, any attention they receive is really underwhelming.

This fall we learned there have been a very high number of orphaned bear cubs turned in to rehab facilities, and our Langley wildlife rescue is at capacity with 26 orphaned black bear cubs (Bad year for bear cubs in B.C., Nov. 27).

While it sounds so heartening to know that we have wonderful places that can offer rehabilitation to our wildlife, the truth is they can’t help the animals without

help from us.Earlier this month, just a single line of text at the

bottom of my morning TV news told me that Critter Care Wildlife Rescue is badly in need of donations.

In my grown family, we no longer buy presents for each other – we’ve all agreed that we are past all that. Instead, we are free to give a little help here and there, as we choose.

And while we each have certain charities that tug at our own heart strings, I ask you to also consider the animals this Christmas and give something to those that are helping them, too.

A list of local animal charities can easily be found on the Internet, and I hope you will consider supporting one of your choosing. Jacqueline Hohmann, Surrey

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NDP Leader John Horgan sat down with

columnist Tom Fletcher for a year-end interview in his Victoria office

Dec. 10. Here are excerpts.

(For the full version, see www.peacearchnews.com/opinion/TF: In the recent

federal election, national NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair rejected the Trans Pacific Partnership sight unseen, endorsing

letters from Unifor and CUPE saying this is a bad deal. Is your party seen as against Pacific Rim trade?JH: No, I don’t think so, and what I said at the time was that I support trade. We’re a trade-centred province. We’re looking across the ocean at the largest market the world has known, and I support getting our products to higher-priced markets.

But having said that, the BC Liberals embraced TPP without even having seen it.TF: The NDP and unions have historically been protectionist. Do you see any need to modernize the party?JH: When it comes to trade, I think we have modernized. And who was the first premier to go on a trade mission from British Columbia? It was Dave Barrett. And now there has been a succession of premiers who make

regular visits to other markets to try to stimulate economic activity here at home.TF: Your party supports the carbon tax, but not the revenue neutral approach. Do you support increasing the rate?JH: I’ve looked carefully at the report tabled by the premier’s (advisory) group, a vast array of British Columbians, and there was a lot of water put into the wine to get to the position they got to. What I’m comfortable with is that the date that they’ve selected for a ramping up of the

carbon tax is 2018, which will be a year after the next provincial election. So if I’m successful and form a government, I’ll have time to look at tax policy broadly to see if we can make

improvements in the carbon tax.TF: Natural gas price and volume continue

to go down, along with commodities generally, and supply of oil and gas keeps going up.

What’s your take on the prospects for LNG after the year we’ve had?JH: Not good. I’ve always said price will determine whether investors drop down multi-billions of dollars in a far-away place to provide a product that is not developed here. Brownfield opportunities have moved very quickly in the U.S. Changing LNG import facilities to export facilities is a whole lot easier and cheaper than starting from scratch.

Getting to the coast is a challenge for fossil fuels, and the last LNG price point I saw delivered in Asia was $5.70 a unit.

You’re not going to make money at that price, even with rock-bottom prices here in

B.C.TF: We’ve just had a couple of announcements as

part of the government’s Jobs Plan, $100 million in financing for tech startups, which your critic was pleased about, and an agriculture and food strategy. Are we going to see more Jobs Plan advertising?JH: It’s the

Christmas season, the federal election is over, there are two sets of ads running now. I think these ads are self-promotion.

These are not informing the public on information that they really need.

If it’s just smiling people with hardhats on, I think we’re going to have something to say about that.

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The trial for a man accused of killing a 22-year-old student in Surrey last year has been set for next April.

Sukhpreet “Jesse” Shergill is charged with manslaughter in the death of Mandepaak “Deepak”

Chahal.Police were called to the area of

131 Street and 65B Avenue in the early hours of June 19, 2014 for a reported stabbing.

Chahal was taken to hospital, where he later died.

Shergill, 21, was arrested and charged four months later.

After his death, Chahal’s family said he was a younger brother to two sisters.

“He touched the hearts of many with his contagious smile and positivity,” said one sister.

Shergill’s trial is scheduled for 10 days, beginning April 10 in Surrey Provincial Court.

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As the new year approaches and we say goodbye to 2015, we thought we would share some stories of White

Rock from 100 years ago.Although 1915, the first full year of

the First World War, was to prove a disappointing one for the Allies, White Rock was doing its part to remedy the situation.

White Rock men had been prompt to volunteer at the outbreak of hostilities. One of these, Will Barge, sent home from overseas at the end of March, was ‘disagreeably surprised’ to find that his name

had been struck from the voters list because he had ceased to be a resident for a period of six months. His name was reinstated when he explained what he had been up to during that time.

The Home Guard was in good hands, as well. In early 1915, the White Rock Company of the Imperial Reserve was officered by Capt. Henry Thrift, a veteran of the British army, and Lieut. B.D. Grant.

The company numbered 40 men initially, but ultimately a great many, including Grant, went overseas. Thrift carried on with his rousing patriotic rallies.

The civilian population responded as quickly.

A subsidiary White Rock unit, formed a month after the war began, shouldered the Red Cross work for the whole municipality until 1918.

Dedicated women diligently knitted socks and scarves for servicemen. Supper dances, concerts, debates and whist drives figured among the fundraising events.

On Aug. 4, the first anniversary of the declaration of war, 200 people, “practically the

entire population of White Rock,” gathered on the beach to witness a prayer service led by Rev. W.E. Gilbert. The collection of $7.50 was donated to the Red Cross.

Weeks later, on Labour Day, a large crowd was present at the GNR station to hear MPP F.J. MacKenzie, H.T. Thrift and the White Rock Boy Scouts welcome Australian cadets on a tour of the Empire.

Opened with great fanfare the previous year, the White Rock school was still without a water system. Several attempts to drill a well had ended in failure.

Since all the money appropriated for the well had been spent, it was decided to suspend drilling until the following year.

To add to the dilemma, the student

population had more than doubled by June, but was still under the instruction of two teachers. Is it any wonder that Dora Simon, the popular principal, resigned at the end of term and fled to Shanghai?

Another blow to the routine of White Rock’s way of life came when Great Northern Railway Company made application to the Railway Commission to discontinue the train popularly known as the campers’ special.

By order, the company was compelled to operate the train from June 15 to Oct. 15

each year. It ran from Blaine to Vancouver in the morning, and returned in the late afternoon.

The GNR asserted that the run had never paid operating expenses. Despite protests from the communities serviced by this convenient and cheap transport, the commission granted the request, “subject to the company agreeing to stop certain through trains at flag signal.”

In April, local citizens were relieved to hear that the federal government had appropriated $10,500 to extend the wharf to 1600 feet, realizing the completion of the pier was necessary to make it of practical use for larger vessels.

The Campbell River Lumber Company was given the order for the timbers and planking, and once more the Fraser River Pile Driving Company was called in.

Work was completed within two months, and under budget. The last pile was driven on Aug. 2, following which the fisheries vessel Fispa was the first to tie up.

During the month of September, 62 vessels were reported to customs as being moored at the White Rock wharf for foreign shipping. The positive feedback from all skippers sparked hope that White Rock could become a significant port.

Despite the overriding pursuit of a victorious ending to the war, time was still found for distracting activity to suit residents and the many visitors to the seaside Mecca. Dances were held regularly, and clubs carried on.

Public debates were all the rage. One, labelled “War and the Liquor

Question,” cast a trio of women contending that liquor was the greater evil against a male team maintaining that war had far greater consequences.

A draw was declared by the tactful judges. Our vote for sheer entertainment, however,

goes to the International Club, open to Canadian and American members. The club’s express purpose, “To Have a Good Time,” is hard to top.

As the year was winding down, the hometown Semiahmoo Gazette commented:

“The summer season which has just passed brought to White Rock a large influx of visitors, tourists and summer campers. The requirements of this summer population were numerous and taxed the resources of White Rock considerably; in the majority of cases these visitors have returned to their homes well-satisfied with the treatment accorded them by the permanent residents, merchants and businessmen of White Rock.”

A century later, the same observation could be made.

The Peninsula’s best-known mother-and-son historians, Lorraine and Hugh Ellenwood, are dedicated to preserving history through the White Rock Museum & Archives. Call 604-541-2225, or email [email protected]

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Looking back on ’15…1915

White Rock Museum & Archives photosAbove, Mr. and Mrs. Will Barge. He was justifiably upset to be stricken from the Surrey voters list while serving overseas. Right, swimmers take a dip, with an under-construction White Rock Pier in the background.

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HUB safe-cycling network meets first Wednesday of the month at Newton Senior Centre, 13755 70 Ave. at 7 p.m. Upcom-ing meetings: Jan. 6, Feb. 3 and March 1.

White Rock Farmers’ Mar-ket Annual General Meeting, Jan. 20, 7-9 p.m. at White Rock Library (upstairs room) 15342

Buena Vista Ave. www.whiter-ockfarmersmarket.ca

Thursday New Year’s Eve dinner dance

at Kent Street Activity Centre (1475 Kent St.) Dec. 31, 7 p.m., featuring music by Swing City Orchestra. Everyone over 50 welcome. $35. Info: 604-857-0384 or 604-541-2231.

Friday White Rock Community Cen-

tre hosts bridge every Friday at 1 p.m. Call 604-536-3463 for more info.

Partners Bridge at Centen-nial Arena, 14600 North Bluff Rd., Fridays at 6:45 p.m. Come join a friendly group for an eve-ning of bridge in the conference room.

Saturday Tree chipping & bottle drive

at Crescent Park Elementary, 2440 128 St., Jan 2, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. By donation. Funds raised will support Grade 7’s year-end camp.

Star of the Sea Flea Market, Jan. 2, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 15262 Pacific Ave., [email protected]

Sunday White Rock Toastmasters by

the Sea meets every Sunday from 1:30-3 p.m. at White Rock Library, 15342 Buena Vista Ave.

Monday Knitting Circle at Alexandra

Neighbourhood House, 2916 McBride Ave., Mondays 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Info: 604-535-0015.

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Developer Public Information Meeting1293 Best Street and 15374-82 Roper Avenue

Hosted by ApplicantDate: Wednesday January 13, 2016Time: 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.Location: Centennial Park Leisure Centre Hall, 14600 North Bluff Avenue, White Rock

The City of White Rock has received an application to amend the Offi cial Community Plan land use designation for the properties located at 1293 Best Street and 15374 and 15382 Roper Avenue from ‘Multi-Unit Residential (Medium Density)’ to ‘Multi-Unit Residential (High Density)’ and rezone the properties from ‘RS-1 One Unit Residential Zone’ to ‘CD-54 Comprehensive Development Zone’ to allow a four-storey, 28-unit residential development with one level of underground parking. A Major Development Permit is required for the form and character of the development. City staff will be in attendance to monitor the meeting and to report back to Council on the meeting.

Holiday Hours at City Facilities

Green Waste, Recycling and Garbage Collections

Firefi ghters Annual Christmas Tree Chipping

Regularly scheduled Friday, December 25 collections will be picked up Thursday, December 24 and regularly scheduled Friday, January 1 collections will be picked up Monday, January 4.

Collections for the rest of the week will not be affected. Don’t forget to separate your recycling, garbage and organics to help us keep green and meet the organics ban. Information on collections in White Rock is available at: www.whiterockcity.ca/recycle

City Hall City Hall be closed from Friday, December 25 to January 1. Regular working hours will resume on Monday, January 4.

Operations The Engineering and Municipal Operations building will be closed on December 25, 28 and January 1

Recreation FacilitiesCentennial Arena, Kent Street Activity Centre, Centre for Activing Living, and White Rock Community Centre (WRCC):

• December 19-20 - Closed• December 21-24 - 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.• December 25-28 - Closed• December 29-31 - 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.• January 1- Closed• January 2- 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (WRCC only)• January 3 - Closed

Regular operating hours return on Monday, January 4. Please note that Centennial Arena will be open different hours to accommodate the skating program.

Mayor and Council Message

Tis’ the season to celebrate, give thanks and look forward to the New Year.

Across White Rock, the festive season is celebrated in many different ways. No matter what beliefs or family traditions, it is a time when our community joins together to refl ect on the past year’s achievements and set goals for the future.

We also remember that Christmas is not a happy time for all. Be kind to your neighbours, look out for your friends and extend a supportive hand to all. After all, that is the meaning behind the holiday spirit.

From the White Rock Mayor and Council, we wish you and your family a healthy, joyful Christmas and happy New Year.

Once the holidays are over, come out and chip your Christmas tree for charity. White Rock Firefi ghters (Local 2407) will be out all day at Centennial Arena chipping Christmas trees by donation. Papa Murphy's Pizza will be available for purchase with proceeds going to charity.

Date: January 3Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Location: Centennial Arena,

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Next WeekThe fi rst Council Meeting will be on January 11, 2016. The meeting will be held in the City Hall Council Chambers, 15322 Buena Vista Avenue unless otherwise noted.

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Tracy HolmesStaff Reporter

When it comes to rescuing farm animals and helping at-risk children, Keryn Denroche doesn’t kid around.

But the founder of Semiahmoo Ani-mal League Inc. says the roots of a new initiative aimed at raising money to fund vet care is all about kids – a pair of baby goats named Barney and Clyde, to be exact.

The youngsters came to SALI – located on property in rural South Surrey – this fall. Clyde arrived after police found him in the back seat of a stolen car, and Barney, after animal control officers found him wandering the streets in Langley.

While its unknown if the two are related, their similarities are uncanny, Denroche said.

They’re close to the same age, look identical and have had the same health issue – urinary calculi, a pain-ful condition similar to kidney stones that can lead to death within 24 hours if left untreated.

“Everything’s unknown about them, but when they came to SALI’s farm, both of them were quite small,” Den-roche told Peace Arch News Wednes-day.

So far, treating the goats has cost SALI around $1,000.

Running the entire program – which brings at-risk children to the farm once a week for eight weeks for horticultural and animal-assisted activities, to foster empathy – costs about $5,000 per month.

Denroche said it was the cost of the goats’ care that inspired a fundraising initiative launched this month that enables people to register to make a monthly donation.

Done through Canada Helps, those interested can sign up for regular contributions – a minimum of $3 – through their credit card, Interac or PayPal, for around what Denroche believes many people spend on a cup of coffee every day.

“We thought, how can we make it really easy for people to give, and help us?” Denroche said. “$5 a month, that wouldn’t affect their pocketbook as much (as a one-time payment).”

It’s hoped the program will add “a significant amount” to funds SALI relies on; the donations will be directed to vet care.

Once the bills for Barney and Clyde are covered, “then we can look at add-ing some more therapy animals to our program,” Denroche added.

Currently, the SALI family includes two horses, two cats, eight bunnies, two goats and Louise the chicken.

White Rock South Surrey Hospice Society’s annual Celebrate a Life event ends Wednesday at Semiahmoo Shopping Centre.

The event, which launched Dec. 5, invites residents to hang a dove on a memorial tree at the mall, in honour of a loved one who has passed away.

Hospice society volunteers are on hand to offer support and information to anyone who may need it.

Santa was on hand for the opening event, which also included remarks from White Rock Mayor Wayne

Baldwin and Surrey-White Rock MLA Gordon Hogg, whose mother and sister were two of the original volunteers at the start of the society more than 33 years ago.

“They were in at the grassroots level, helping ensure everyone had access to the support and compassionate

care they deserved and need,” Hogg said in a news release.

Hospice society executive director Beth Kish noted the holidays can be an especially tough time for people who are facing grief and loss.

For more information, visit www.whiterockhospice.org

New kids in townSALI welcomes therapy goats to South Surrey farm

Kids Barney (pictured) and Clyde are Semiahmoo Animal League Inc.’s newest therapy animals, after arriving at the South Surrey farm this fall. Clyde was found in the back seat of a stolen car; Barney was a stray picked up by Langley Animal Control.

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In older, simpler times, there was a popular English Christmas carol with a lilting

tune, “the holly and the ivy.”Like many such traditional

folk songs arising from a rural, pre-literate culture, this carol connects the sights and sounds

of nature with seasonal religious events.

For hundreds of years, holly was admired for its shiny dark green leaves and glowing red berries, making it the perfect decoration to bring into

churches and homes to mark the Christmas season.

It had been considered sacred in earlier cultures, associated with the winter solstice ceremonies of druids and the Romans’ saturnalia festival, and in turn the holly and ivy carol links features of the plants with episodes from the Christian story.

The evergreen nature of both holly and ivy plants was once considered a sign of fortitude and resilience, in contrast to the

many deciduous trees of Britain that lose their leaves in winter. Flocks of birds were seen to feed on holly berries and shelter within the tree’s prickle-leaved branches.

Some old texts liken holly and ivy to man and woman respectively, with holly showing mastery against the cold and ivy shivering around the door.

Ivy, with its dark berries, was considered a lesser plant, with one old song even claiming “none but the owlet” was found in its branches.

The English holly and ivy of the carol are not native plants in Western Canada, but were brought here at some point in history and have thrived in the mild coastal climates.

Unfortunately, some have thrived too well, and both are now considered non-welcome, invasive plants.

Holly berries are relished by birds such as American robins, which eat the fleshy drupe and pass the seeds in their droppings, propagating the holly in forest understorey and shading out native plants.

English ivy sends out dozens of long, flowerless stems that trail on the ground and clamber up tree trunks and fences, rapidly smothering everything around it. Once mature, ivy develops into a bushy shrub with small white flowers, and, contrary to the old song, its black, clustered berries are eaten by thrushes, starlings, and other birds.

Both holly and ivy berries are poisonous for humans.

English holly and ivy should not be grown in gardens or sold in nurseries. Alternative decorative plants include native ferns, salal, kinnikinnick, Oregon grape, western honeysuckle, evergreen huckleberry, common snowberry, Pacific waxmyrtle, and non-native but non-invasive skimmia and American hollies.

Anne Murray, the author of two nature books available in local book stores, writes monthly in the Peace Arch News – www.natureguidesbc.com

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If you haven’t picked up the White Rock Winter Recreation Guide yet,

look for it in the Wednesday, Dec. 30 edition of the Peace Arch News. You can also view it online, at www.whiterockcity.ca/register.

There is still time to register for programs, as many classes don’t start until mid-January. Why not pursue an art endeavour, begin a new hobby, or enjoy some physical fitness in a fun and supportive environment? The opportunities are endless!

It is not too late to purchase that perfect gift for a family member, or why not ask for one for yourself?

White Rock Recreation and Culture sells gift certificates, which can be applied to excursions, fitness classes, health and wellness workshops, computer or art classes, memberships and more. They are available for purchase at all White Rock Recreation Centres. Call 604-541-2199 for more information.

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Pre-registration is required by calling 604-541-2199.

Do you know someone who is in need of some legal advice?

On Wednesday, Jan. 6 at 9:30 a.m., local lawyer Alan Benson will be at Kent Street to provide this service to low-

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Join Lorraine Ellenwood, community historian, for a unique and interesting presentation on Notable Women of Early White Rock. Call 604-541-2199 to register for this presentation, which is set for

Thursday, Jan. 21, from 11a.m.- noon at the Kent Street Activity Centre.

Watch for some upcoming special holiday sSkates at Centennial Arena. Drop-in hockey for those 55-plus has some additional ice times, on Dec. 21, 23 and 31, from 8:30-10 a.m. Meanwhile, Silver Blades has added Dec. 22 and 31 dates – from 10:15-11:15 a.m. – onto its schedule. For more information, call the skate information line at 604-541-2171.

On Saturday Jan. 2, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., a Fitness And Your Health event will be held at the cardio gym at the Centre for Active Living.

The event is free to drop-in; meet the trainers, pick up healthy living programs and watch fitness-class demonstrations, which will take place between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Call 604-541-2199 for more information.

On behalf of all the staff at the Kent Street Activity Centre, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and joyful 2016.

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A tradition of giving back continued at Semiahmoo Secondary this month, when the school’s leadership students hosted their annual Spirit of Semi Christmas Dinner.

The Dec. 12 occasion marked the eighth year for the event, which included a turkey dinner, musical entertainment, crafts and activities, gifts and a visit from Santa.

Teacher sponsor Paul Langton said 16 families, including 30 children, were treated to the food and festivities.

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Alex WilksSpecial to Peace Arch News

Semiahmoo Secondary’s IB program last week celebrated 35 years of student achievement.

Wednesday afternoon, past grads, present students, teachers and friends gathered in the school drama room to reminisce and to offer advice to current and future IB students.

“For those of you currently studying in the IB program, you’re part of an amazing legacy for Semiahmoo Secondary,” said principal Claudine Bunyan.

The IB program – International Baccalaureate – is a Grade 11/12 internationally recognized program that allows motivated students to get ahead in their education. It prepares them academically for the challenges they will face in university and often offers the students more opportunities to compete for major scholarships.

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smoother,” Sood said. “I will be more knowledgeable

once I complete the program (and) I will be able to organize myself and my time management.”

IB graduate Graham Hiscocks, 28, believes that he owes his success to the program.

“It forced me to understand what my strengths and weaknesses were academically,”

he said. “It allowed me to become a scholar of the world.”

Hiscock believes that critical thinking – a skill taught in the IB program – is something students should explore before graduating high school.

“You have the ethics of academia engrained in your head by the time you graduate,” he said. “You don’t realize what an advantage that is until you get into a University environment where people are learning it for the first time.”

Hiscocks was not the only graduate that felt he owed the IB program a thank you. Past student Fred Zhu, 20, also said that IB prepared him thoroughly for post-secondary.

“I don’t think there was any way I could have gotten into to Cambridge without the IB program,” Zhu said. “I learnt to organize my time and get everything done before the deadlines piled up.”

When asked if he could offer a piece of advice for those starting out in the program, Hiscock said, “I’m so glad I went into the IB program because it forced me to learn how to work hard. Your hard work is worth it.”

Semiahmoo Secondary celebrates 35 years of student success

IB program celebrated

Alex Wilks photoIB alum Graham Hiscocks.

Alex Wilks photo International Baccalaureate students and program alums gather at a 35th anniversary celebration.

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Journey of ChristmasOne of the best-loved outdoor

displays of the season, the by-donation Journey of Christmas at St. Mark’s, Ocean Park, continues until Christmas Eve.

A new, stylized, lighted star guides visitors to the church, 12953 20 Ave., for the display, open 6-9 p.m. tonight (Dec. 22) and tomorrow night.

On Christmas Eve the journey will be open from 3:30 to 9 p.m., complementing the well-attended children’s service at 5 p.m. and the first of two candlelight services, at 7 p.m. (a second service will be held at 11 p.m.).

The nine colourful, sound-cued dioramas of the journey, telling the biblical story of the first Christmas and the birth of the Christ-child, are arranged in the wooded area around the church – ideal for viewing in a guided family walk through the grounds before enjoying hot chocolate and cookies and live entertainment in the hall on selected evenings (this writer will be getting into the act by contributing readings of some well-known Christmas stories and poems on one of the nights).

Built by volunteers in 1999 as St. Mark’s response to prevalent secular displays and programs, the Journey of Christmas has drawn more than 15,000 people to celebrate the Christian origins of the celebration.

Tina Turner tributeVancouver-based Luisa Marshall

had the powerhouse vocal talent, the legs and the looks to pull off a tribute to the Queen of Rock – but it wasn’t until she was performing in Dubai in 1995 that she finally gave in to persistent requests to don a wild Tina Turner wig while ‘selling’ Turner’s signature Proud Mary.

It was at that moment that her internationally-acclaimed, award

winning tribute show was born – the show she and Rock.It Boy Entertainment will bring to Coast Capital Playhouse, 1532 Johnston Rd. (Monday, Dec. 28, 7:30 p.m.).

An astounding resemblance to Turner both musically and physically consistently brings down the house with spectacular performances of hits like The Best, Better Be Good To Me, Private Dancer, What’s Love Got To Do With It, Let’s Stay Together and We

Don’t Need Another Hero.Tickets ($42.50, plus

facility fee and service charges) can be charged by phone at 604-536-7535 or online at www.whiterockplayers.ca

Comedy nightStand-up sets by

headliner Patrick Maliha and Justin Nichol offer post Christmas laughs as the touring show Comics On The Run returns to White Rock.

The night of comedy starts at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, at Coast Capital Playhouse (1532 Johnston Rd.)

Nichol is a winner of the Great Laugh Off contest and a People’s Champ of Comedy finalist, while Maliha, whose act has been described as “Ray Romano meets a 21st Century Don Rickles,” holds the world record for most impressions done in one minute.

Presented by Rock.It Boy Entertainment, the show is emceed by Ian Imrie, also a noted comic.

Tickets, are $17.50 (plus facility fee & service charges) at the box office, 604-536-7535, or online at www.whiterockplayers.ca.

CinderellaThe White Rock Players Club

panto Cinderella continues until Jan. 2 at Coast Capital Playhouse, 1532 Johnston Rd.

Written by Sara and Lisa Pavilionis (and directed by Lisa) includes all the traditional

elements including a good fairy, a “magical maniacal” demon and, of course, poor, put-upon Cinderella and her ‘blended’ family.

Sam Brealey stars as Cinderella, with Juliana Peralta as Prince Charming, Katherine Lozada as the Fairy Godmother, Shaun McHale as the Demon, and Ray Van Ieperen as stepmother Clarice Cuttlefish and Jennifer Lane and Bryce Paul Mills as her daughters Mildred and Winifred.

Shows are at 7:30 p.m., with matinees Dec. 13, 20, 26, 27 and Jan. 2 at 2:30 p.m.

Also upcoming this season are

Marc Camoletti’s celebrated 1960s door-slammer farce Boeing, Boeing, set to hit the stage March 2-19, and Noel Coward’s brilliant 1930s comedy of manners Private Lives (April 13-30).

The announced season closer will offer not one, but two versions of a classic comedy – a staging, on alternate nights, of both the male and female versions of Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple.

For panto tickets ($22, $15 children 12 and under and Coast Capital Savings members) call 604-536-7535, or visit www.whiterockplayers.ca

Blues New Year’sThose still planning for New

Year’s Eve should know that the White Rock Blues Society’s celebration is back to its original format this year – a limited-eating (120 tickets only) ‘southern-style’ buffet and dance.

The party – featuring the dynamic Bill Johnson Blues Band – gets underway at 8 p.m. Dec. 31 at the Pacific Inn Resort, 1160 King George Blvd.

Creator of his own brand of laid-back, soul-thumping blues, Johnson notched up a Juno nomination in 2012, and four Maple Blues award nominations have adde to his reputation as one of Canada’s best blues artists.

“Bill has a track record of keeping the dance floor packed all night long,” society president Rod Dranfield said.

The meal, with all the trimmings, includes champagne at midnight with party favours (special request food orders can be placed in advance).

Doors are at 6 p.m. and ticket holders are also entitled to a reduced guest room rate of $89 as part of the society’s popular “take the elevator home” program – and will also be eligible for a New Year’s Day brunch at a discounted price.

For tickets ($100), call Pacific Inn at 604 535-1432 or Surrey Arts Centre at 604 501-5566 or reserve online at https://tickets.surrey.ca

NYE dinner danceAnother opportunity to get out

the dancing shoes – for anyone 50 or over – will be the New Year’s Eve dinner dance, Dec. 31, at Kent Street Activity Centre, 1475 Kent Street.

The Swing City Orchestra will play from 8:45 p.m. until 15 minutes after midnight.

Dinner will be served at 7:30 p.m.Tickets ($35) can also be

purchased at the Wednesday dances or for further ticket information call: 604-857-0384 or 604-541-2231.

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Contributed photoNoted comedian Ian Imrie will serve as host of an evening of stand-up – Comics on the Run – in White Rock Dec. 29 at Coast Capital Playhouse.

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Garrett James/Langley Events Centre photoSouthridge Storm’s Hunter Hughes takes the ball to the hoop during the Tsumura Basketball Invitational at the Langley Events Centre. Hughes had 42 points in the championship game against Holy Cross.

Southridge Storm excelling at AAA level

Movin’ on upNick GreenizanSports Reporter

If the adjustment to playing at a higher level this basketball season is having an adverse

effect on the Southridge Storm’s senior boys hoops team, they’ve yet to show evidence of it.

The senior squad – which for years has played at the AA level – made the jump to AAA this season, and has wasted little time making its mark against new competition.

Last weekend, at the Tsumura Basketball Invitational, the Storm stunned the competition at the Langley Events Centre en route to a first-place finish. During their run to the title, they knocked off not only some of the province’s top AAA squads, but a few highly ranked quad-A teams, as well.

Southridge defeated quad-A No. 9-ranked Holy Cross 92-78 in the championship game, one day after a dramatic come-from-behind overtime win over Vancouver’s Winston Churchill, the No. 2 team in a quad-A rankings.

“It was a lot of fun to get to compete against some bigger schools. We looked at it as a challenge, and thankfully we were up for it,” said Storm coach Steve Anderson. “I’m glad we were able to hold our own. I think this win was big for our program, and our school.”

Against Holy Cross, Southridge trailed 20-6 midway through the first quarter but quickly changed course and went on a 13-5 run themselves to get back into the game.

From there, senior forward Hunter Hughes took over. The six-foot-eight forward finished the game with 42 points, 21 rebounds and four blocked shots en route to being named the tournament MVP.

Against Churchill in semifinals, he also had 42 points.

“He had some massive games,” Anderson said of his star forward.

Anderson also heaped praise upon Dominic Clayton and Matthew Andreou – who along with Hughes make up what

Anderson called “our big three.” “Dom had a couple great games

for us, and Matt was really big in the final,” Anderson said.

In recent years, Southridge has routinely been among the province’s top AA teams – they placed third in the province last season – and while the move to AAA has gone smoothly so far, Anderson said making the jump had less to do with seeking better competition and more to do with logistics.

The AA divisions were re-aligned prior to the season, and staying put would have seen Southridge travel as far away as Chilliwack for league games,

which is something Anderson said he’d rather avoid.

As well, the new league provides a challenge for a team the longtime coach calls “the deepest we’ve ever had.”

The adjustment has also been helped by the fact that the Storm have faced plenty of tough competition through the years, in tournament and exhibition contests.

“We’ve been pretty good for a number of years, and we’ve had the ability to develop our program slowly. Maybe we’re down one year, but then we’re back the next,” Anderson said.

“And this year, our team is very skilled, very athletic, very dedicated – they want to excel.”

Anderson expects to stay at the AAA longterm, no matter how AA divisions are aligned in the future.

“That’s the plan – to be here. We have a longterm plan to develop our players on our younger teams, so that we’re competitive every year,” he explained.

“That way you can see down the line; players are coming.”

The Storm will head south for San Diego after Christmas, for an eight-day trip that will see them play some of the top teams in southern California.

Once they return home, they – along with other senior boys teams from throughout the city – will prepare for the Surrey RCMP Classic.

❝We looked at it as a challenge,

and thankfully we were up for it.❞Steve Anderson

Southridge coach

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The Rivals Week Cup is staying at Semiahmoo Secondary for yet another year.

The three-game senior boys basketball series – which saw the Elgin Park Orcas, Earl Marriott Mariners and Semiahmoo Totems square off – wrapped up last week with the Totems as the lone undefeated squad. Elgin Park finished with a 1-1 record, while the Mariners went 0-2.

The series – which was started four years ago as a way to boost the hoops rivalries between South Surrey’s three public school teams – began Monday, with the Totems narrowly edging the Mariners 67-64 at EMS, and Tuesday, Semi made it a perfect sweep with an 88-50 win over the Orcas. On Wednesday at Elgin Park Secondary, the Orcas got their first win, beating EMS 66-57.

Though there was not an official trophy at the time of Semi’s inaugural Rivals Week victory back in 2012 – and last year, the “series” was a one-off game between the Totems and Mariners, because Elgin Park opted out – the

Totems have yet to relinquish local bragging rights, having won each year.

The streak is a point of pride for Semi coach Ed Lefurgy.

“We’re happy to keep the trophy, absolutely,” he said. “One of our goals is to be one of the best teams in the area, so it does mean something to win again.”

While Lefurgy was pleased with his team’s effort – especially the play of his bench players – he did admit the Mariners put a scare into him Monday afternoon.

“It was a close one. I thought we lost a little bit of our focus, and Marriott also shot the ball extremely well,” he said.

Lefurgy – who helped spearhead the Rivals Week initiative back in 2012 – said for all teams, the series had the desired result, which was to give players a chance to play in front of gyms full of boisterous fans.

“We were hoping for that kind of environment at home, and we got it. Even when we played at Earl Marriott, their fans were great, cheering against us.

“That’s what we wanted – to feel the heat.”

Nick Greenizan photoSurrounded by Semiahmoo defenders, Elgin Park Orcas’ Tre Leclaire goes up for a lay-up Tuesday.

Semiahmoo wins twice in senior boys showdown

Totems retain Rival Week title

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On paper, the Valley West Hawks have a great draw for the Mac’s Midget AAA Hockey Tournament next week in Calgary.

But on the ice, head coach Jessie Leung is expecting four very close games in the round-robin portion of the annual tournament, which begins Saturday and runs until next Friday.

“You can look at the standings of the other leagues, and say we got a good draw because there are no top-three teams in our group,” he said. “But there are no bad teams in this tournament.”

The Mac’s Tournament, played since 1978 in Calgary, attracts the best teams from the four Midget AAA leagues in each of the four Western provinces, as well as elite teams from other parts of North America as well as Europe.

Teams can’t just enter the tournament and expect to play. They apply, and hope the host committee accepts them as one of the best applicants.

Valley West is currently in first place in the BC Hockey Major Midget League with an 18-5-1 record – their best-ever showing at the midway point of the season.

“This is the best team

we’ve ever taken to Calgary,” said Leung. “We have confidence in our goaltending, and we have lots of firepower. Our coaching staff has been there before, as have some of our players.”

The Hawks boast the B.C. league’s top goal-scorer in White Rock’s Ben Evanish, who has 26 goals in 22 games played. With 40 points, Evanish is fourth in league scoring, three points up on teammate Luka Burzan in fifth place.

“We’ll just play to our standard and see where it takes us,” said Leung.

In addition to teams from B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, this year’s tournament will include the Belarus U17

national team, the U18 team of Austria, the California Wave and the Ontario Avalanche.

The 25 teams are placed in five groups of five for the round robin. Only eight advance to the playoffs.

“It’s a tough tournament to win,” said Leung. “Only the top teams in each group and three wild-cards get in the playoff. So we’ll know pretty much after two games if we’re still in it.”

The Hawks find themselves in a group with Belarus, as well as the Prince Albert Mintos, Sherwood Park J. Ennis Kings and the Calgary Northstars.

They will start the tournament Sunday (Dec. 27) against the Calgary Northstars,

a team that has gone 11-8-3 (win-loss-tie) and is fifth in the eight-team Chrysler (South) Division of the Alberta Midget AAA League.

“We play the Northstars in what is their home rink,” said Leung. “So that first game will be tough.

Then we get Belarus the next day (Monday), and that will be a tough game as well.”

Valley West will face the Prince Albert Mintos on Dec. 29.

Their final round robin game against Sherwood Park is Wednesday, Dec. 30.

sportsFirst-place major-midget hockey team begins play Boxing Day

Hawks set for Mac’s tournament

Boaz Joseph photoLuka Burzan is fifth in the BC MML scoring race.

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McAbney, George Dyce89, Passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at the Peace Arch Hospital in White Rock following a brief struggle with acute leukemia. He leaves his loving companion Joan; his daughter, Lorna and her son, Connor; his son, John and his wife, Gina and their two sons, Josh and Cole; his son, Donald and his wife, Leslie; the extented McAbney family in Scotland and England, and many close friends. Born and raised in Glasgow, Scotland the son of John & Elizabeth McAbney, George resided in Glasgow throughout his early years. He served in the British Royal Navy during most of the war. In 1954, George and his wife Christine would immigrate to Vancouver, Canada and would start a family. George would develop a career in business,and eventually start his own offi ce equipment company. He prided himself on the success of his company and especially on providing employment to dozens of people over the decades. Late in his careerGeorge would develop skills closer to his Scottish roots, raising and training sheep dogs, becoming very involved in the world of sheep dog trials, and would for a time preside over the B.C. Sheepdog As-sociation. These activities would gradually give way to an ever in-creasing home care-giving effort for his beloved wife Christine, who lived the last many years of her life with Alzheimer’s. These very personal and dedicated efforts most certainly added years of comfortto Christine’s life.

A memorial service is planned for mid-January 2016.For more information about the memorial please email John at

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MURPHY,John Martin (Jackie)

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It broke our hearts to lose you,but you never went alone.

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Together for 65 years. My love, my heart is with you

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or Visit us at: www.threescompanycatering.ca

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

INCOME TAX PROBLEMS?Have you been audited, reas-sessed or disallowed certain claims by Canada Revenue Agency? Call Bob Allen @ 1-250-542-0295 35yrs. Income Tax experience, 8.5yrs. with Revenue Canada. Email: [email protected] C- 250-938-1944

. Need Cash? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. SnapCarCash. 604-777-5046

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

206 APPLIANCE REPAIRS

Peace Arch Appliance

Service to fridges,stoves, washers, dryers

& dishwashers. Reasonable.

Also Appliance RemovalCall Mark (604)536-9092

218 BUSINESS/OFFICE SERVICE

Have you been denied Canada Pension Plan disability benefi ts? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help you appeal. Call 1-877-793-3222 www.dcac.ca [email protected]

236 CLEANING SERVICES

DETAILED EUROPEAN CLEANING. Effi cient, Reliable, Friendly, Bonded Excellent References with 20 yrs of experience. Call Ivet: 778-235-4070

A MAID 2 CLEAN All Your Cleaning Needs

Weekly • Biweekly • MonthlyResidential & Commercial

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

778-883-4262

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

239 COMPUTER SERVICES

.computer service

257 DRYWALL

FLATTEN POPCORN CEILINGS

Update your home with beautiful fl at ceilings

* No Scraping * No Sanding * No Mess

CALL FRIENDLY BENJAMIN 604-230-7928

130 HELP WANTED


260 ELECTRICAL

LOW RATES 604-617-1774Licensed, Bonded, Expert trouble shooter. 24/7. 100% guaranteed.

All Electrical. Low Cost. Licensed. Res/Com. Small job expert. Renos Panel changes ~ 604-374-0062

ELECTRICIAN - Dana Thompson Over 24yrs exp. Res/Comm. Free

est. Bonded. #14758 604-353-1519

281 GARDENING

.Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

****GUTTER CLEANING****SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

~~ Call Ian 604-724-6373 ~~

287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

FULL RENOVATIONS Including Kitchens,

Bathrooms, Man Caves& Basement Suites

“ Let’s us fi x what someone else tried to fi x. “

320 MOVING & STORAGE

MOVING?LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

B & B MOBILE SERVICES

604-536-6620www.BBmoving.ca

130 HELP WANTED


320 MOVING & STORAGE

AFFORDABLE MOVERSwww.affordablemoversbc.com

From $45/Hr.1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks

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

604-537-4140

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

NORTH STARS PAINTINGwww.northstars-painting.com

AMAZING WORK,AMAZING VALUE!

778.245.9069

PRISM PAINTING CO.Re-Paint Specialist15 Years Experience

Interior/Exterior,stucco painting. 20% discounton re-painting or3 rooms $299Free Estimates

Call Sunny,778-893-1786

REPAINT SPECIALISTDoors, Casings, Walls, Baseboards, Ceiling Repairs - Painting.Finishing available. [email protected]

RENE’S SPRAY & BRUSH PAINTING 778-855-5361

Danish Quality

MESA PAINTINGINTERIOR and EXTERIOR

Quality work at reas rates. Free Est. Michael (cell) 604-724-7458

130 HELP WANTED



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

www.paintspecial.com 778-322-2378 Lower Mainland

604-996-8128 Fraser ValleyRunning this ad for over 12yrs

PAINT SPECIAL3 rooms for $299

2 coats any colour(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price inclsCloverdale High Performance paint.NO PAYMENT until Job is

completed. Ask us about ourLaminate Flooring.

~ PRO PAINTERS ~INTERIOR / EXTERIORQuality Work, Free Estimates

Member of Better Business BureauWCB INSURED

Vincent 543-7776

338 PLUMBING

10% OFF WITH mention of this ad - H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s. Drain Cleaning. Ins. (604)596-2841

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More

Call Aman: 778-895-2005

Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area.1-800-573-2928

130 HELP WANTED

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GERMAN Shepherd pups. Working line. Black. 9 wks old, 1 left. $750. 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602

Showroom: Unit 62 - 15515 24th Ave. (at King George Blvd.) Tel: 604-538-9622

www.mpbconstruction.com

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

Call for FREE in-home consultation

In-house design team and cabinet shop

www.benchmarkpainting.caCALL TODAY! 604-866-7080

Ask about our$99

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338 PLUMBING

.604.536.2216 www.bhserviceplumbing.org

Home Plumbing ServiceWATER HEATER

REPLACEMENT SPECIALISTS*Same Day Service

*$200 FortisBC Rebate*BBB: A+ Rating *Firm Quotes

Call (604) 542-4663www.homeplumbingservice.ca

A Gas Fitter ✭ PlumberFurnaces, Boilers, Hot Water

Heating, Hotwater Tanks, Drain/Duct Cleaning & Plumbing Jobs.

✭ 604-312-7674 ✭✭ 604-507-4606 ✭

356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

Brads Junk Removal.com. Same Day Service. Affordable Rates! 604.220.JUNK (5865)

ABIAN RUBBISH

REMOVAL

PROMPT & RELIABLE.Free Estimates.(604)897-3423



356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

374 TREE SERVICES

ARBOR BARBER TREE SERVICE *fully insured.* stump grinding.* hedge & tree pruning & removals. * danger trees. Care for your trees with our quality minded, reasonably priced and professionally staffed services. Call for a FREE estimate. 604-835-0971

TREE BROTHERSSPECIALIST

Tree Removal/Topping/Spiral Thinning/Hedge Trimming/Stump

Grinding. Free Estimates.WCB/Fully Insured

$25 Off with this AdJerry, 604-500-2163

PETS

477 PETS

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

CHIHUAHUA XMAS pups, 2 males, Deer, 5mos & Apple, 8wks, ready. $750. 604-702-1908

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

506 APPLIANCES

Peace Arch Appliance

Service to fridges,stoves, washers, dryers

& dishwashers. Reasonable.

Also Appliance RemovalCall Mark (604)536-9092

523 UNDER $100

BAMBOO ISLAND BEDDING high quality bed sheet sets. Any size, any colour. $50/ea. 778-291-1966.

BAMBOO PILLOWS - No More Snoring. Great Christmas Gift. $99. Buy 1 get 1 free. Call 778-291-1966


MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

560 MISC. FOR SALE

Bamboo PillowsNO MORE SNORINGGreat Christmas Gift.$99 - Buy 1 get 1 free.

Bamboo Island BeddingHigh quality bed sheet sets

Any size, Any colour. $50/ea.

Call Vern 778-291-1966

SAWMILLS from only $4,397 - MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD:www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

REAL ESTATE

627 HOMES WANTED

Yes, We PayCASH!

Damaged or Older Houses! Condos & Pretty Homes too!

Check us out!www.webuyhomesbc.com

604-626-9647

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

New SRI Manufactured homesSingles $74,900. Doubles $94,900.

PARK SPACES AVAILABLEREPOSSESSIONS 1974-2010

www.glenbrookhomes.netChuck 604-830-1960

Trades. Financing. Permits.

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

RON Morin

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

ACTIVE SENIOR1 & 2 Bedrooms availWell maintained Concrete High Rise in White Rock

close to shopping.Swimming Pool &

All Amenities.UTILITIES INCLUDED. NS/NP

Call 604-538-5337


RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

CRESTWOOD MANOR1321 Foster St.

Bachelor $795/moIN WELL MAINTAINED

NEWLY UPDATED BUILDING. Heat, hot water and secured u/g parking stalls included.

No pets, No smoking. Call: 604-363-4631

KIWANIS PARK PLACE12850 26th Ave. Surrey

55+ Crescent Beach

Clean, cozy 1 bdrm apts.Close to Crescent Beach, park

and transit, easy transit to White Rock shopping, N/S N/P.Pick your fl oor and rent.1st - $766; 2nd - $794; 3rd- $821; 4th - $838.

Call Lisa to view-604-538-9669www.kiwanisparkplace.com

Skyline AptsWhite Rock

Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrmsCall for Availability

White Rock, Live-In Manager Hot Water & u/g parking incl.

Call 604-536-8499www.cycloneholdings.ca

~ Fir Apartments ~1455 Fir St WHITE ROCK

1 Bdrm units avail nowHeat & hot wtr incl.

Swimming pool & rec roomOn site mgr

Call 604-536-0379

WHITE ROCKSUNSET VILLA

Large 1 BedroomD/W in unit. Concrete building.$950 incls. HEAT & H/W.1 block from Semiahmoo Mall.

Available January 1Call for appt to view

778.878.0782

736 HOMES FOR RENT

.Hugh & McKinnon Rentals 604-541-5244.


RENTALS

736 HOMES FOR RENT

WHITE ROCK-1000sf. 3 bdrm. 1/2 blk. to beach & shops. Older style quaint home. Newer paint & carpet. Incls. W/D. 3 car prkg. $1200 small pet OK. Avail. Now / 604.418.6654

741 OFFICE/RETAIL

OFFICE SPACES*ROSEMARY CENTRE

3388 Rosemary Hts Cres. 2nd fl oor offi ce space 301 sq/ft

*WHITE ROCK SQUARE1480 Foster Street

519 sq/ft & 647 sq/ft 604-536-5639 to view/rates

750 SUITES, LOWER

1 bdrm bright modern suite avail Jan 1, 850 sq ft. Full bath w/show-er, deluxe kitchen with S/S appl. In-suite laundry. No pets Non smok-ing. Direct access to Hwy 99 and Hwy 15. Cable to be negotiated $950.00 includes utilities.CON-TACT 778-840-8125

WHITE ROCK east. 2 Bdr gr/fl r, full bath, laundry, lrg livrm. $875 +40% utils, ns/np/nd. Jan1. 604-535-6316

TRANSPORTATION

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle REMOVAL~~ ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT ~~

$$$ PAID FOR SOME. 604.683.2200

TRANSPORTATION

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVALThe Scrapper

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

2009 Mazda Tribute, 2 wheel drive, some options,

silver, only 40,000kms. $9300 fi rm. 604-538-9257

851 TRUCKS & VANS1994 350 FORD 12 passenger van. Interior in good cond. Radiator leaks. $9000. 604-538-8687

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

ESTATE OFMary Millicent Person

CREDITORS AND OTHERS having claims against the

estate of MARY MILLICENT PERSON formerly of

15441 16th Avenue, Surrey, BC. Deceased who died on 26th day of January 2015 are required to

send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned

Administrator at 106, 1656 Martin Drive,

Surrey, B.C. V4A 6E7 on or before the 15th day of

February, 2016 after which date the estate assets will be

distributed having regard only to claims that have been received.

Roy Cammack, Administrator

Celebrate!Birthday, wedding, anniversary, make an announcement!

Call today for more info: 604-575-5555


FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED FOR OVER 19 YEARS

LANGLEY MALL123 - 5501 204 Street - Next to Army & Navy in the courtyard

604-532-11581554 Foster Street - Behind The TD Bank

604-538-5100

Debbie Mozelle Designer EyewearFAMILY OWNED & OPERATED FOR OVER 24 YEARS

www.debbiemozelle.ca

BIG DISCOUNTSOn Deep Sea Fishing and Golf!

See in store for details. See contest rules and regulations on our website. Thank you to all that have participated so far. The contest

#14 started December 21st, draw date will be March 26th, 2016.First prize value $16,800.00 CND. Second prize value $14,000.00 CND.

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A TRIP TOMAZATLAN MEXICO

SALE $20.00

VARIABLE FOCUS EYEWEAR

Reg. $79.00

Great gift idea for a spare pair. Come in to try them

out, great for working on the computer.

300 LB. MARLIN CAUGHT TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24TH

EYE EYE EXAMINATIONS EXAMINATIONS

ARRANGEDARRANGED

FREESIGHT TESTING

*With Eyewear Purchase Ages 19 & Under 65

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Peace Arch News, December 23, 2015