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Gone Hollywood:South Surrey hockey players Ben Vikich and Dean Allison have been spending their free time this summer re-creating popular movie posters, and their eff orts have gained attention online.

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TuesdayAugust 12, 2014 (Vol. 39 No. 64)

Knives thrown from balcony of White Rock home; murder charge recommended

Women attacked on night of homicide

Kevin DiakiwBlack Press

Seventy-five Surrey Mounties aren’t hitting the streets due to sick leave, maternity leave and other absences, Black Press has learned.

It effectively reduces the “road-able” force from 673 officers to 598, leaving only 36 uniformed general-duty officers per shift throughout the entire city.

The optimum number for a city of Surrey’s size should be 50, police sources say.

The revelation comes after Coun. Barinder Rasode, who had been requesting the figures for three months, finally received them.

It effectively means 11 per cent of the force is unable to patrol the streets.

It’s not uncommon for any police force to have a number of officers sidelined at any given time. In fact, Rasode told Black Press she was not surprised at the number.

“No, I would have guessed that the number of non-roadable offi-cers would have been higher,” Rasode said. “I was pleasantly surprised that it’s in the range that it’s been for a number of years.”

Surrey RCMP Cpl. Bert Paquet said the numbers aren’t unlike that of other large organizations.

“Like any employer, we have some employees who are not work-ing (due to extended illness, paren-

tal leaves, etc.),” Paquet said. “This number fluctuates frequently.”

When the issue came up 12 years ago, then-mayor Doug McCallum said he “just about had a heart attack” when he was told that 43 RCMP members were “non-road-able.” Then-officer in charge of the RCMP, Randy Bennett, told Black Press at the time that there will always be a number of officers who can’t hit the streets.

“They (administrators) know that you’re always going to have anywhere from eight to 12 per cent of the establishment not available for work,” Bennett said in 2002. “Those numbers are not unusual, not out-of-sync with other municipal police depart-ments, with other RCMP detach-ments.”

McCallum, who is running for mayor this fall, had requested the non-roadable numbers through Access to Information laws.

While Rasode was not surprised by the figure, she was shocked to learn it leaves just 36 general-duty members per shift able to hit the streets.

While there are many more police officers on duty, they are stationed in specialized units, such as traffic or dog teams. Only the three dozen represent gen-eral-duty officers on patrol.

Sarah MassahStaff Reporter

A White Rock neighbourhood is reeling fol-lowing a homicide and two other attacks steps away from their homes Sunday evening.

A 22-year-old man was arrested in connection with the death of a man in the 900-block of Ash Street, and police are recommending charges of second-degree murder and two counts of assault.

The RCMP’s Integrated Homicide Investigation

Team have identified neither the accused nor the 61-year-old victim – who was pronounced dead at the scene – as of Monday afternoon. Police would not release the cause of death.

Two women were injured and police say knives and other objects were seen being thrown from the balcony of the home where the man died.

IHIT spokesperson Sgt. Jennifer Pound said in a news release Monday that the attacker fled on foot, but that the accused was apprehended by

White Rock officers a short time later.According to the release, several 911 calls came

in as a result of the dispute. When White Rock police arrived, two injured women and one injured man (who later died) were located inside.

One neighbour told Peace Arch News there was a heated altercation between a young man and woman on the street at approximately 7 p.m. Sunday.Sarah Massah photo

Officers attend scene of attacks.

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Boaz Joseph photoOrganizers of Wednesday’s Fly for CHILD 2014 event set their sights high and were not disappointed. For more Snowbirds photos, see page 11.

Politicians conduct RCMP head count

36 officers on beat each shift

Screeching halt

Train stops for ‘resting’ teenagers Alex BrowneStaff Reporter

A BNSF freight train came to a screeching halt on White Rock’s East Beach Friday after youths were observed lying across tracks.

No one was struck or hurt in the incident, which took place at approximately 4:50 p.m. BNSF spokesperson Gus Melonas said the company is still looking into the incident to get full details.

Witnesses and nearby residents report hearing the train sound-ing insistent warning blasts on its horn before the brakes were deployed. Others heard loud bangs as freight cars hit couplings hard as a result of the momentum.

Karen Rempel, a server at Sand-piper Pub, said she heard the “squeal-ing” of brakes and ran outside.

“I could see two kids lying on the tracks,” she said. “They appeared to be a girl and a boy.”

Rempel said that as soon as she saw the train had stopped safely, she called the White Rock RCMP non-emergency number.

RCMP officers and fire and ambulance personnel came to the scene of the incident, she said.

The train was stopped for close to 30 minutes, while police inter-viewed people at the scene.

RCMP officials did not respond to calls for more details Monday.

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“They were screaming at each other and he was beating her up, smashing her head in the pavement,” she said.

Another neighbour walked by with her dog and yelled at the man to stop, however, the attacker produced a knife and threatened the passerby, the witness said.

Shortly after, the man ran back into the house and was “throwing knives at the peo-ple inside,” she said.

“Then a man ran out of the house asking if anyone knew CPR,” she said, noting that when ambulance and police arrived, neigh-bours assumed it was for the injured woman.

“It was just horrifying. We’re all in our homes having dinner and we heard scream-

ing, and we just thought it was kids scream-ing and playing… Our first reaction, when everything had taken place, was that some-one had just gotten injured. We didn’t know for three hours that it was a murder.

“When we found out, at first, we thought it was the girl who died.”

After multiple attempts to find out details Sunday, the witness flagged down an officer to make sure there was no immediate threat.

“I had been hearing reports that the person took off and police were looking for him,” she said. “The police officer told me, ‘all I can say is that everyone is accounted for.’”

She noted that police stayed overnight in the area and were still on scene when she left for work early Monday.

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“That’s unacceptable in a growing commu-nity that is so geographically large,” Rasode said. “It makes me question the poor officer who is trying to make it into a call within the response time, their workloads, their stress loads; there’s lots of issues around that.”

Acting mayor Linda Hepner said the city continues to add more police officers each year. She said how those officers are deployed is an RCMP issue.

But Doug Elford, spokesperson for the Newton Community Association, said after the brutal killing of hockey mom Julie Paskall outside a city ice arena in December, officials promised more boots on the ground.

“I took that to mean general-duty officers,” Elford told Black Press.

Surrey RCMP sent out a release on Friday, indicating the general-duty numbers don’t give the full picture of policing in Surrey.

“It’s important for people to realize that policing goes far beyond general duty,” wrote

acting officer in charge Trent Rolfe. “We have numerous specialized units who are also on duty, providing police service to the City of Surrey.”

Rasode, who chaired the city’s police com-mittee for years, insists general-duty mem-bers are critically important.

“General-duty members are the first line of contact with business and the community.”

To augment their service, she wants to bring in another tier of policing that will see an additional 200 community constables – similar to auxiliary officers – on foot patrol.

The new officers would be unarmed, but would be dressed for duty and walking a beat in all of Surrey’s five policing districts.

She plans to bring the issue up at the Sep-tember Police Committee meeting.

Hiring 200 community constables will cost an estimated $8 million annually, but Rasode says Surrey can afford it.

“We don’t have money issues, we have spending issues,” Rasode said.

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newsFamily appreciative for U.S., Canada authorities working together to find answers

Brain tumour led to U.S. drowning death

Surveillance video hoped to lead police to arrests

Spate of break-ins near Grandview

Still flaws – Campbell

Tree cutsstabilizeKevin DiakiwBlack Press

The number of trees being cut down in Surrey dropped a few years ago, however, a community leader is pointing to a planning flaw that he says is still costing the city countless trees unnecessarily.

In the first six months of 2014, the city granted permits to cut down 3,000 trees – on par with last year’s total of 5,796. Both figures are down from the yearly average between 2001 and 2008, where an average of 9,100 trees were cut annually.

Planners have attributed the drop to a downturn in the economy, while Mayor Dianne Watts has said it’s a sign of an effec-tive Tree Preser-vation Bylaw.

However, Envi-ronmental Sus-tainability Advi-sory Committee (ESAC) member Bob Campbell says there’s still a major flaw in the planning pro-cess, one that allows builders to “cut twice and build once.”

The Panorama Ridge resident says Surrey is in the practice of allowing tree cuts based on a pur-chaser’s idea of building place-ment, as soon as subdivision of a property is approved.

The property is then sold and the new owner draws up firm plans on where the utilities, roadways and homes will actually go, often in entirely different areas, and removes more trees, Campbell says.

Campbell says no tree cuts should be allowed until a piece of land is sold to the final builder.

Surrey does put restrictive cov-enants on the trees remaining after the first cut, but Campbell says the city doesn’t enforce them.

ESAC chair Coun. Bruce Hayne said he’d examined the issue, and city planners and engineers found it happens with so infrequently, it hasn’t become a concern.

Asked if there was a way of chang-ing the way the city does business, Hayne said he would look into it.


The family of well-known South Surrey real-estate developer John Mele has been informed that a previously undiagnosed brain tumour was the cause of his sudden death in the U.S. earlier this month.

The 43-year-old, who drowned Aug. 1 while boating on Washington’s Osoyoos Lake, was diagnosed with a posterior fossa intracranial brain tumour following an autopsy, brother-in-law Gary Hawes told Peace Arch News Thursday, noting his family is grateful to authorities on both sides of the border, who took part in the search that led to answers.

According to Hawes, Mele and his family

were unaware of the tumour, which was described as a “ticking time bomb” that was big enough to push against the brain stem, likely caus-ing the father of three to black out while in the water.

A celebration of life for the father of three will be held Aug. 20 at 3 p.m., at Peace Portal Alliance Church, 15128 27B Ave.

Mele was well-known in the com-munity for his business endeavours – he and friend Chuck Westgard operated Royal LePage Westgard Realty – and community work.

The noted family man was on the boat Aug.

1 with his three children, along with longtime friend Darren Mahaffey and his eldest son. After doing a backflip off the boat into the lake, Mele did not resurface, Hawes said.

Mele’s body was discovered two days later after additional divers and high-tech services were called in to assist the local sheriff ’s department.

According to Okanogan County Sheriff Frank Rogers, the interna-tional collaborative effort between local and Canadian officials was not

completely unprecedented.“We work well with RCMP on a lot of

things, but never a drowning. They sent div-

ers down and their sonar equipment,” he said. “They were a huge help and we are extremely grateful to the RCMP for coming down.”

Hawes said Mele’s loved ones are indebted to the RCMP officers for their willingness to aid in the U.S. investigation.

“They came down with their high-tech sonar gear and found him Sunday evening after only being in the water for about 45 min-utes. They found him very quickly,” Hawes said. “The entire family, all our friends, (owe) just a huge debt to the RCMP. We were so proud and it gave you a patriotic feeling to see your guys come across the border and get the job done and provide the family with a sense of closure.”


A South Surrey small-business owner is ask-ing for the public’s help to identify a person caught on video surveillance – during a spate of Grandview Corners break-ins – crawling into his restaurant last week.

Batty Cox and his wife, Sheila, are looking for the man who apparently left with a $200 cash box.

The restaurant was among six South Sur-rey businesses targeted early Aug. 5 within minutes of each other by the same suspect or suspects.

The businesses include Sheila’s Bistro Lounge, Original Joe’s, Kami Sushi, Crocodile Baby, Kababji Grill and Five Guys Burgers.

According to police, most of the businesses were accessed by punching in the main locks in a search for cash.

At least two businesses had cash on premises.Cox told Peace Arch News his surveillance

footage caught the intruder using a rock to smash the glass to gain entry into the store. Once inside, the man – whom Cox described as in his 20s, five-foot-11 and Caucasian – searched the restaurant for cash before leav-ing with the $200.

“You could see him moving the candle holder aside before jumping over, so you can tell this kid, a small piece of him, in the back of his mind from when he was a good kid, knew to

move them over to not break them,” Cox said. According to Cox, who also owns Sheila’s

Deli and Catering, this is not the first time a break-in has occurred.

“We’ve had five break-ins in the last while, four in the deli,” he said. “Now, after build-ing this (lounge) up for the last year and two months, some punk kid comes in and steals from us.”

Cox noted that the damage, which is close to $1,000, is just under his deductible, which means he will have to pay out of pocket.

“You work so hard to build something, and then this happens,” he said.

According to police, forensics examined the scenes and police dogs scoured the area for clues, however no scent was picked up.

Earlier robbery Police are also searching for a suspect follow-

ing a brazen early-morning break-and-enter at a nearby electronics store late last month.

Thursday, an RCMP news release asked the public’s assistance in locating two men in con-nection to a break-in at a business in the 2200-block of 160 Street.

The next afternoon, police announced they had identified one of the two men, but con-tinue to search for the other.

A black Ford F-350 was used to ram the side of the electronics store in order to gain access July 31. Surrey RCMP responded to a report of an alarm at the store at approximately 6 a.m., where they found the truck.

A subsequent review of video surveillance identified two men leaving the premises with a number of items. The first is described as a Cau-casian, approximately five-foot-11, 180 pounds wearing a black toque, black hoodie and black shoes. The second is described as a Caucasian, approximately five-foot-11, 180 pounds and in his late 20s with short dark hair and a tattoo on his collarbone/neckline, wearing a brown velour tracksuit and a shoulder bag.

The pickup truck used to break into the building was identified as being stolen nearby.

Anyone with information is asked to call Sur-rey RCMP at 604-599-0502 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or www.solvecrime.ca

Surveillance imageAn intruder is seen crawling over the counter in surveillance shot at a Grandview Corners restaurant last week. (See www.peacearchnews.com)

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Surveillance imagesPolice still seek the ID of the man on the left.

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Six dogs died while in Delta woman’s care

Dog walker chargedMonique TammingaBlack Press

Crown counsel has approved numerous charges of animal cru-elty against Delta dogwalker Emma Paulsen.

The BC SPCA filed a report recom-mending the charges against Paulsen in May after six dogs died in her care.

Paulsen initially reported the dogs stolen from the Brookswood off-leash dog park in Langley on May 13, sparking a huge community search for the missing animals.

But nearly a week later she admitted that the dogs had died of heat exhaus-tion after she left them in her vehicle on a hot day.

Langley RCMP met with Paulsen and she led them to a ditch in Abbots-ford where all six dogs were dumped. Of the six dogs that died, one was her ex-husband and children’s border collie.

The SPCA had a necropsy done on each dog and it confirmed the canines died of heat exhaustion.

Paulsen has been charged with ani-mal cruelty and neglect under both the Criminal Code and the Preven-tion of Cruelty to Animals Act.

“Every charge that we recommended – and really, every possible animal cruelty-related charge that she could have faced – has been approved,” said Marcie Moriarty, SPCA chief preven-tion and enforcement officer. “We could not be more pleased.”

Paulsen faces six charges includ-

ing killing an animal, causing unnec-essary suffering, pain or injury, neglecting to provide adequate food, water or shelter, failing to protect and animal from circumstances that are likely to cause distress, causing or permitting distress and intent to mislead police in an investigation. Paulsen faces a maximum fine of $75,000, up to five years in jail and a ban of owning or having custody of animals for a period of time deter-mined by the judge.

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It was as near as one can get to a perfect event.

By a rough count, the Canadian Forces Snowbirds’ demonstration of aerobatics over White Rock was seen and enjoyed by tens of thousands of people last Wednesday.

Sunshine and clear skies drew White Rock residents to decks and patios and the promenade in force, and there was virtually ‘not a bad seat in the house’ for the breathtaking display of expertise by some of Canada’s finest pilots.

Not bad for a free show, either – although, of course, the Snowbirds’ display is not really a free show. While they love to fly before an appreciative crowd, the Snowbirds don’t go to all the logistical lengths and expense of staging such a flying exhibition just so we can sit back on lawn chairs and be entertained.

The event is called Snowbirds Fly For C.H.I.L.D. for a reason. It’s the elite team’s commendable investment in the C.H.I.L.D. Foundation’s ongoing efforts to raise awareness – and ultimately funds – for children who must daily battle the problems of intestinal and liver disorders.

A particular point of the annual summer shows – in which White Rock, happily, is part of the circuit – is supporting the quest for a cure for very ill children with Crohn’s Disease and ulcerative colitis.

For those of us who have never had the misfortune to suffer such diseases and disorders, it’s yet another reason for us to count our blessings and demonstrate our own empathy – quite apart from being able to witness such an extraordinary event in our own backyards.

If everyone who saw and enjoyed the Snowbirds over White Rock made even a small donation, it would make a huge difference.

Thanks to the C.H.I.L.D. Foundation’s new ‘Text To Donate’ campaign, anyone who uses their cellphone or portable device to text the word SNOWBIRD to 41010 will make an automatic donation of $10, which will show up on their next phone bill.

In the grand scheme of things, for most it’s not a lot of money and not a big impact on the individual or family budget. We dare say that many of those who enjoyed the Snowbirds’ display spent more than that driving to their vantage point or buying food and beverages before or after the event.

If you appreciated the Snowbirds, please consider making a donation. Multiplied by all those who were there to cheer the team on, and take photos of the planes overhead, a small contribution could make a big difference to those less fortunate than ourselves.

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The B.C. government’s intentions for the Agricultural Land Reserve have been clarified by a

public consultation that proposes new commercial and industrial uses on farmland.

Political watchers may recall that this was the hill the NDP was prepared to die on this spring. It was going to be a farmland looting spree for right-wing property developers and all hope of “food security” would be dashed.

As I attempted to explain at the time, the changes have little or nothing to do with ALR exclusions. Now a discussion paper poses a series of questions, some of which illustrate the need to bring farmland regulations up to date.

The first one deals with restrictions on retail sales, a case study in arbitrary state control. There is a strict maximum floor space. A minimum one-half of retail sales must be produced on that farm. Food packing, preparation and processing are similarly restricted.

This requires multiple duplicate operations of questionable viability. It brings to mind Mao Tse Tung’s Great Leap Forward, where farmers all had little iron smelting furnaces out back to make

tools. But I digress.“Amongst other things,” the discussion

paper says, “lessening the restrictions on on-farm processing could allow the

establishment of abattoirs (large, small or mobile) on farms, to serve surrounding cattle, game or poultry farms.” Then there’s cheese, fruit juice and even medical marijuana products.

And did you know that wineries and cideries are allowed on farmland but breweries, distilleries and meaderies aren’t? (Mead is made from honey, and doesn’t have to be drunk from a bronze mug while wearing a horned helmet.)

Now that we’ve discovered that breweries don’t have to be

giant urban industrial plants producing mediocre lager that all tastes the same, possibilities abound.

On-farm wine and cider sales have similarly quaint retail space and product origin restrictions. The government proposes to allow sales of products not made on site, if they’re made in B.C.

This could make more local retail beverage co-ops viable. Or it could spawn a wave of unregulated rural liquor stores that create chaos on country roads. You decide.

On a more serious note, there are a couple of questions about changes to the newly created “zone two,” the Interior, Kootenay and North regions. One repeats the government’s intention to open up non-farm use rules to allow certain oil and gas service functions on farmland. This is to reflect the reality already on the ground in the Northeast. What other non-farm activities it may entail is not yet known, as the consultation and regional meetings continue until Aug. 22.

There are proposals to bypass the Agricultural Land Commission for certain kinds of farmland subdivision in zone two. These are where the subdivided parcels are a quarter section (160 acres) or bigger, or where they are divided by a road or waterway.

And finally there are proposed exemptions from ALC scrutiny of leases, to allow “intergenerational transfer,” so retiring farmers don’t have to plead for state permission to remain on their own property. Another exemption would “encourage the use of otherwise unfarmed land by existing or new farmers.”

NDP agriculture critic Lana Popham, who circulated a photo of herself with a samurai sword in a theatrical “Kill Bill 24” campaign, continues to insist that these changes open up 90 per cent of ALR land for “development.”

It’s a hypocritical as well as a misleading statement, since a portion of her own Saanich farm property is rented to a successful craft gin distillery.

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Enough doctorsto go aroundEditor:Re: Appreciative of quality care, July 31 letters.

As letter-writer Maggie Bernet suggests, it is a challenge in some areas to find a family physician.

Here in White Rock-South Surrey, through our community’s Division of Family Practice and its involvement in the provincewide ‘A GP For Me’ initiative of the government of B.C. and Doctors of B.C., we can currently say that everyone who wants a family doctor in our area can have one.

The ‘A GP for Me’ initiative aims to ensure that access to and benefits of primary care are available to all British Columbians, including those who may be hard to serve in traditional practice settings. The initiative also addresses the development of strategies to improve support for family physicians who are committed to delivering long-term care for their patients.

The White Rock-South Surrey Division of Family Practice operates a central registry which anyone in the area can call if they are looking for a physician in this community. The central registry is run through the Primary Care Access Clinic and can be reached at 604-531-3111 to find out which local physicians are currently accepting new patients.Dr. Connie Ruffo, W.R. Rock-South Surrey Division of Family Practice

No peace by taking sidesEditor:

The government of Canada’s unequivocal support of Israel concerning the present conflict in Palestine is a conundrum to me.

The justification for this support given by both Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Minister of Foreign Affairs John Baird is to say that if Canada was attacked by terrorists, we would defend ourselves in the same manner.

But Canada is not under attack, and the use of this justification is an attempt to reduce criticism and debate of this policy.

The recent statements by both these men blaming Hamas for the killing of innocent Palestinians are appalling. Both sides in this conflict are to blame for the present carnage. Both Hamas and Israel have to stop the killing and start negotiating a permanent, peaceful settlement.

By unilaterally supporting one side in this struggle, the Canadian government relinquishes any opportunity to take part in any efforts to bring peace to this region.

In previous times, Canada was a respected influence in these types of situations; those days are gone. Not looking for or displaying any support for a peace process makes me wonder what the motivation of this government is when dealing with this situation.

Wanting to see more dead Israelise and Palestinians, surely

this cannot be the motivation of our present government. I believe the only reason for the Conservative government’s unswerving support of Israel is the one thing that they covet the most in all their actions and strategies. That is votes.

How many more lost lives? How many more gained votes?Ian Routledge, White Rock

A safe part of B.C.’s heritageEditor:

After reading about some of the comments that have been made with regard to the railway in White Rock, I felt that I had to write in.

I was born in Peace Arch Hospital and grew up in White Rock. I spent my kindergarten years to six years at UBC all living in this community.

My earliest memories of going to the beach include seeing the trains going along the tracks. It never occurred to me to use the tracks as a play area or some other type

of recreational area. I was taught by my parents that the tracks and trains were dangerous. I was taught that if you had to cross the tracks, you looked both ways – just like crossing a street – and then you crossed carefully and quickly.

This worked for me for 23 years. In all that time, no one was hurt or killed by using common sense when it came to the tracks.

I now live in Williams Lake which also has train tracks. The Via Rail train is often seen passing through, along with freight trains, many of which stop to be filled with lumber. No one has ever had a problem with the tracks. Parents do the right thing by teaching their children to respect the tracks as they would a highway.

I was appalled when I came back to White Rock to visit my family and discovered that people were insisting the tracks had to be shut down and removed because they were “much too dangerous.” Will this be the case for the highways next?

The tracks have been here for over 100 years and White Rock would not be here today if it weren’t for those tracks, and all of a sudden people

think the tracks are the problem.The tracks are not the problem.

If people once again started using common sense and teaching their children basic safety rules, the tracks would no longer pose a threat.

No one thinks about playing on the highway, jogging in the middle of the highway, or using the middle of the highway as a backdrop for taking pictures, so why are they suddenly thinking it is fine to do these things in the middle of the tracks?

I hope some of the newer citizens who have come to White Rock will take time to visit the historic photo gallery that is displayed at the Station House on Marine Drive. From the very beginning of the building of the railroad, all the way up to it becoming a vital part of White Rock, it has been something positive. Don’t try to change it into something negative, simply because you are unable or unwilling to use common sense and basic safety rules when it comes to the railway.

It is a very important part of not just White Rock’s heritage, but B.C.’s heritage, as well.Sharon Allan, Williams Lake

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Curtis Kreklau photoAttendees at White Rock’s Sea Festival celebration on the August long weekend are thanked for their support.

Editor:In today’s world, community spirit is a phase and

experience that has diminished greatly in the past few years.

Those who build and participate in a community event, however, know there is nothing like the feeling of having a community united and enjoying an event like the White Rock Torchlight Parade or watching the iconic Snowbirds.

To those who worked so hard at building community and giving us great memories, thank you. To those who participated, thank you. To those who took the time to make and enter their floats, thank you. To the parents and grandparents who brought the children so that they know and feel community, thank you. To all who came to support the events, rather than read about them or stay at home with their electronics, thank you.

As a child, I had fond memories of parades and seeing all the stores and groups participating. How great it would be to see more of our businesses participating and giving back to the community.

It takes everyone to build a community. Everyone and every organization can inspire others to belong to the community. But if they do not participate, how does one know if they exist?

It is said: “It takes a community to raise a child.”Let us all build that community and its spirit. Let

us give our children an example of participation, volunteering and enjoying what is being created for everyone to enjoy. Let the memories continue to grow. Let the annual activities become traditions.

What a gift to give the next generation – but it is dependent upon each and every one of us and our businesses. I am off to Murray Hyundai to see the manager and thank them for their participation.

If you know someone who helped in any of the community functions, take a minute and thank them in person to show your gratitude. It will help tremendously in building the all important community spirit. We can all create the spirit of tomorrow as a legacy for our children.Marilyn A. Bileski, Surrey

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Debris stalls redevelopmentJennifer LangBlack Press

The sidewalks will be completed and concrete and construction debris will be removed from what the president of the Cloverdale Chamber of Commerce has called the city’s ‘mess’ in Cloverdale.

Debris – including discarded mattresses – has already been removed from the old Cloverdale Mall site, according to Doug Avis, vice-president of development and investment with the Surrey City Development Corporation, speak-ing in the wake of criticism from local business leaders about delays of the long-promised revitalization and redevelopment project.

The Surrey City Development Corp., in partnership with Town-line Housing Solutions, is plan-ning to re-develop the 10-acre site as a multi-phase residential and commercial project, but has had to grapple with an environmental problem – contamination stem-ming from a former dry cleaning operation – creating more delays.

Site servicing began last sum-mer, when crews began installing sewer infrastructure, paving roads and creating curbs – promising signs that the start of construction was imminent, even if the lack of a sidewalk on the north side of 57 Avenue has meant pedestrians have hobbled over rough gravel for months.

Avis told Black Press that “a complex and lengthy remediation process is still ongoing.” He said the site is classified by the B.C. Ministry of the Environment as “high risk,” adding an additional level of scrutiny and difficulty to the remediation process, which began in 2012.

SCDC hired SNC-Lavalin to remediate the site, bordered by the Cloverdale bypass and 175 Street, but dry-cleaner contami-nants resulted in further needed remediation work.

SCDC was hoping remediation would have been complete by 2013. The development corpora-tion is now hoping to obtain a certificate of compliance for the

southwest corner of the site – the location of Phase 1, which includes a new home for the Clo-verdale Legion, along with resi-dential units – by the end of 2014 or early 2015.

The rest of the site will require ongoing remediation and risk mit-igation measures through 2015, he said, meaning a certificate of com-pliance from MOE isn’t expected for Phases 2-4 until 2016.

Meanwhile, discussions between the proponents and a represen-tative of the Cloverdale Legion are ongoing, with a meeting with Branch 6 expected this fall.

Avis said Townline plans to start marketing their project in early 2015.

Jennifer Lang photoDebris like this mattress has been removed from the Cloverdale West Village site, home of the former Cloverdale Mall.

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A Surrey man found guilty of the planned murders of four peo-ple, including his wife and step-daughter, has lost an appeal of his convictions.

A jury found Charles Eli Kembo guilty of four counts of first-degree murder in 2010. He sought to have those convictions over-turned on the grounds the judge made numer-ous errors, including in her instructions to the jury, combining the evidence of the differ-ent murder counts and admitting prejudicial portions of a police state-ment and referring to that statement as a confession.

However, three justices of the Court of Appeal of B.C. dismissed Kembo’s appeal in a written deci-sion July 31, denying the judge made any errors.

During the initial trial in spring 2010, the court heard that Kembo had close personal rela-tionships with all four of the peo-ple he killed, which included his wife, step-daughter, mistress and business partner – relationships prosecutors said he fostered for his own financial gain.

Kembo married his 44-year-old

wife, Margaret, in March 2002, apparently keeping the relation-ship secret from his common-law partner Genevieve Camara, who he continued to live with. After Margaret’s disappearance in late December 2002, Kembo began to liquidate her assets and

applied for credit cards, traded stocks and filed false tax returns in her name.

The body of Margaret Kembo was never found.

The second victim, friend and business partner Ardon Samuel, 38, was killed in the fall of 2003.

He and Kembo had been friends for about 10 years and Kembo

offered to help raise money for a business Samuel was starting. Kembo advised Samuel his life should be insured as a principal of the company and a high-priced policy was taken out with Kem-bo’s son listed as beneficiary.

Dog walkers found Samuel’s body in a Vancouver park in November 2003.

Kembo had been using Samuel’s identity for business transactions since at least 1998, and continued to his death.

Kembo’s mistress, Sui Yin (Elvie) Ma, was asphyxiated,

likely by drowning, in October 2004. Maintenance workers found her body in a hockey bag partly submerged in the Fraser River.

A month before Ma’s death, Kembo incorporated a company in her name and as with his wife, Kembo applied for credit cards in Ma’s name after her death.

His fourth victim, step-daughter Rita Yeung, 21, had been living with Kembo and Camara after the disappearance of Margaret Kembo (Rita’s mom).

Instructed by Kembo, she opened several new accounts, apparently for a student loan fraud Kembo planned.

Yeung was killed in July 2005. At the time, police were conducting surveillance on Kembo, suspect-ing his involvement in the three prior murders.

Kembo, who is now 46, was arrested in 2005 at a Surrey con-dominium where he was living with a woman and her children.

In upholding his convictions in this week’s appeal court decision, Justice John Hall wrote: “I would not accede to any of the submis-sions of error advanced on behalf of the appellant and I would dis-miss his appeals from conviction on all charges.”

Kembo is currently serving a life sentence and cannot apply for parole for another 16 years.

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Alex BrowneStaff Reporter

A temporary commercial-use permit for a sales centre became the latest focus of public dis-content with White Rock’s next planned highrise.

Last month, White Rock council voted 5-1 in favour of the devel-opment permit for the building – a controversial 12-storey, 95-unit project planned for 1467-1519 Vidal St. by Cressey Vidal Holdings Ltd.

During question period July 28, neighbouring res-idents wondered why the ‘stick frame’ sales centre was even necessary, one woman recalling a 90-name peti-tion of potential buyers, touted as a justification for the project at the time of the public hearing in April 2013.

Mayor Wayne Baldwin said that while he did not recall the peti-tion, staff would look through the records for it.

In any case, the matter was moot, since council had approved

the permit earlier in the evening, with Coun. Al Campbell and Coun. Helen Fathers opposed.

In earlier discussion, Campbell said he saw “no advantage to the city” to allow the sales centre to be built before granting a building

permit for the develop-ment – adding that could allow the developers to “sit for two years” while marketing of units con-tinued.

“When you take out a building permit, you have a certain time to get on with the job,” he said.

But Baldwin, while noting he was “originally against the project,” said its approval by council

could not be reversed.“Having rezoned it, we have an

obligation to get it through as fast as we can,” he said. “If sales go faster the whole thing goes faster… it’s in the best interests of the public to allow this to pro-ceed.”

Council only narrowly approved the necessary Official Commu-nity Plan and zoning amend-

ments – as well as a land-use discharge bylaw – in November.

At that time, Fathers said she felt it was “too much, too dense, (and neighbours) don’t like it.”

Baldwin and Campbell also voted in the negative.

At the July 28 meeting, residents also expressed concerns about seniors’ safety due to increased traffic, and removal of trees.

Citizens who spoke against the project at the original public hear-ing in 2013 argued its height and density are inappropriate for the neighbourhood. Those in favour predicted the development would help revitalize the city.

The project is to be built within the Everall Neighbourhood Area. As a result of a city policy requir-ing developers who want to build higher than three storeys pay for the privilege, the city will receive $650,000 in amenity contribu-tions from Cressey, as well as $100,000 for the purchase of a city-owned right-of-way and con-struction of a public path.

Under the permit, Cressey has two years to begin construction.

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Taking Care of Final Matters - Your Life, Your Legacy seminar Aug. 26, 1:30-3:30 p.m. at White Rock Community Centre - Hall B, 15154 Russell Ave. Free. Register, call 604-541-8653 by Aug. 21.

Peace Arch Weav-ers and Spinners meet Sept. 16 and Sept. 23, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at White Rock Library, 15342 Buena Vista Ave.

Canada Pension Plan & Old-Age Securtiy services specialist at White Rock Library, 15342 Buena Vista Ave., Oct. 14, 2-3:30 p.m.

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You are invited to come and play at the monthly cribbage tournament on Friday, Aug. 22 at Kent Street from 12:45-4 p.m. in the auditorium.

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Alex BrowneStaff Reporter

Tap Restaurant in South Surrey is up and running and serving customers again, seven and a half weeks after being closed down by a fire.

The Rosemary Heights business – at 101-15350 34 Ave. – had closed its doors following the conflagration that erupted after oil in a deep-fryer ignited in the early afternoon of May 1.

Patrons and employees, as well as people from neighbouring businesses, were able to exit the building safely. There were no injuries and fire crews

were able to get the blaze extinguished quickly with mostly water damage, according to deputy fire chief Dan Barnscher. Re-opening hinged on an inspection by Fraser Health.

Manager-executive chef Alastair Veen acknowledged it had taken “longer than anticipated” to re-open.

“I was told it would be three to three-and-a-half weeks. But there were a couple of issues with the restoration. There was damage to our suite and the building itself… and the extent of damage was more severe than anyone realized.”

The Surrey Board of Trade has announced the finalists for the 18th annual Police Officer of the Year Awards. The finalists are:

Arnold Silzer Community Policing Initiative Award: Darlene Bowyer; Special Const. Susan Caley; High Risk Location Initiative, Command Team.

Police Team Award: Auto Crime Target Team and the Property Crime Target Team; Surrey RCMP Criminal Collision Investigation Team; Surrey RCMP General Investigation Unit.

Police and Business Partnership Award: Karen Klein; Surrey Crime Prevention Society; Sophie’s Place.

Municipal Employee Award: Can-dace Hoover; Monica Prasad; Shona Yuzwa.

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Police Officer of the Year: (nomi-nated by peers): Staff-Sgt. Martin Blais; Cpl. Nicole Noonan; Const. Sanjeevan Sidhu.

Police Officer of the Year (nomi-nated by the community): CSO Den-nis Bell; Cpl. Allison Douglas; Special Const. Joshua Waltman.

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Smith joins the BIA after serving as managing partner of Alliance West Sports & Entertainment, which has cre-ated and produced a number of high-profile events on the Lower Mainland, including the Khatsahlano Street Party on 4 Avenue in Vancouver.

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Organizers of the annual Ocean Park Day promise a full day of fun, food and entertainment to celebrate summer in the village.

Presented by the Ocean Park Busi-ness Association, the festival aims to celebrate local businesses and the community and will include enter-tainment on the main stage located in the Safeway parking lot.

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Under-14 team claims silver, while first-year midget team places third

Two Renegades teams on the podium

Nick GreenizanSports Reporter

For a pair of South Surrey junior hockey players, boredom has bred creativity.

And that creative spark – which caused Ben Vikich and Dean Allison to recreate some of their favourite movie posters, starring themselves – has gone viral online.

In the past week, the two friends have been featured online everywhere, from Sports Illustrated’s Extra Mustard blog, a CBS Sports’ blog and popular sports site, Bleacher Report.

It all started because Vikich – who played hockey last year in Maine and this season will suit up for the Surrey Eagles – and Allison, who plays for the Flin Flon Bombers in Manitoba, wanted to entertain a few of their friends.

“It was the start of the summer. We both came home from our hockey seasons and were sitting around one day – it was Dean’s idea, actually – and we just thought it would be a good way to get a couple laughs from our friends,” said Vikich, who played junior ‘B’ in North Delta before moving to the Maine-based Portland Jr. Pirates last season.

They posted their first photo – a re-creation of the poster from the Will Ferrell movie Step Brothers – on photo-sharing site Instagram with the hashtag #MovieStarMondays.

“I wish I had a better answer for you about why we started, but we just thought it would be funny,” said Allison. “When we were doing the Step Brothers one, my mom came home from work and we were standing there with tuxedos and running shoes on, with all the furniture moved.

“She thought it was funny, and took the picture for us. And it carried on from there.”

The response they got was so great that they began doing more, and posting them each Monday online.

“What’s happened (lately) is just crazy. It’s been very cool to get all this attention,”

Vikich said. “I’ve gained a ton of followers on Instagram and I get messages from people all the time telling me how much they like it.”

Since their first photo, they’ve tackled – quite hilariously – such movies as The Notebook, Nacho Libre, Brokeback Mountain,

Wayne’s World and Wedding Crashers, among others.

The pair – both alums of Semiahmoo Minor Hockey – also adhere to a few rules when creating their masterpieces. For starters, they don’t use Photoshop

to doctor any of the images; secondly, props and costumes can cost no more than $10 per poster.

“We’re junior hockey players, so we’re not making a lot of money,” Vikich said. “So we just use whatever we have in our closets, or if we have to, we’ll go to Value Village to get something.”

For all its popularity, Movie Star Mondays may run it’s course in the not-too-distant future, as Allison is set to return soon to Flin Flon for the upcoming hockey season.

“We’d like to keep doing maybe one a month until I come home for Christmas,” said Allison, who played for the BC Hockey League’s Alberni Valley Bulldogs prior to joining the Bombers last October.

Vikich, who will be staying at home to play for the Eagles, said they have a few photoshoots banked already.

And for all the fun he’s had making the posters during the off-season, Vikich is looking forward to getting back on the ice with his hometown team.

He was briefly on the Eagles’ roster early last season, before moving on to Portland, and he was also an affiliate player who travelled with the team during their RBC Cup run two seasons ago.

“I’m really looking forward to playing my final season (of junior hockey) at home, in front of my family and friends,” he said. “I’m really excited to play for (new coach Blaine Neufeld). I think we’re going to have a good team.”

And what does Neufeld – about to embark on his rookie season behind a BC Hockey League bench – think of how his new forward has spent his downtime this summer?

“I think they’re funny,” Neufeld said. They’ve definitely had some (spare) time.”

Nick GreenizanSports Reporter

The White Rock Renegades have two more national podium finishes to add to their orga-nization’s impressive resume.

On Saturday, the Renegades ’97 – a first-year midget team – placed third at U18 Women’s Fastpitch Canadian Champion-ships Saturday in Saskatoon.

And closer to home, at Softball City in South Surrey, the Renegades 2000 finished second at the U14 Girls Fastpitch Jamboree,

losing to Manitoba’s Smitty’s Terminators 5-1 in the final.

In Saskatoon, the midget ’Gades dropped from gold-medal contention after a 4-2 semifinal loss to the Delta Heat ’97s on the final day of competition. The game was White Rock’s second of the day.

With the victory, the ’97-born Heat advanced to the final, where they faced off against some familiar foes – the Delta Heat ’96. The older squad earned the national title with a 7-5 win.

“That’s a pretty good result for a first-year team,” said Renegades association president Greg Timm. “We’re super proud of those girls.”

For the Renegades – who were the No. 1 B.C. seed heading into the tournament after winning provincials last month over the Heat ’96 – the loss in semifinals ended an impressive run through the tournament’s playoff rounds.

After finishing 4-0 in pool play, the Ren-egades reeled off playoff victories over the

Quebec Rebelles, 9-2, Thursday afternoon, and followed up Friday with two more lopsided wins, first against the Missisauga Tigers (11-0) and then the Barrie Storm (10-0).

On Saturday morning, the ’Gades lost their first game since round-robin action, falling 9-0 to the Heat ’96.

The defeat bounced them into the relega-tion side of the draw, and they had to claw back into the winner’s bracket of the double-

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Junior hockey players’ posters go viral online

Hollywood hobby gets attention

Contributed photosSouth Surrey junior hockey players Ben Vikich and Dean Allison have re-created a number of classic movie posters, including the Wolf of Wall Street, The Notebook, Pain and Gain and Brokeback Mountain, among others. The creations are popular online.

❝We just thought it would

be funny.❞Dean Allison


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knockout tourney with a 4-0 victory over Quebec late on Saturday.

Then Sunday, White Rock punched their ticket back into the semifinals with an 8-0 win over the defending champion Scotiabank Selects.

In the semifinal tilt against the 1997-born Heat, White Rock took an early 1-0 lead in the first inning when Mackenzie Dunlop walked and scored two batters later on an Emma Entzmi-ger single, but the lead was short-lived.

Delta tied the game in the top of the second inning, then tacked on two more runs in the third to take a 3-1 lead.

White Rock plated its second run in the bottom of the fourth inning, when a Shaelyn Ogilvie triple scored Ashley Penney from first base.

In the top of the fifth, however, Delta added an insurance run to lead 4-2, which ended up being the final score.

The Heat finished the game with 10 hits, while the Renegades’ offence struggled against Delta pitcher Desirae Villanueva, who allowed just two hits

while striking out four.Penney was in the pitcher’s circle for

White Rock, striking out six in seven innings.

U14 jamboreeIn the under-14 jamboree, the Ren-

egades went 7-1 overall, with the only loss coming in the final to Smitty’s.

The 2000-born team rolled to four victories in the first two days of action – beating Ontario’s Brampton Blazers and Guelph Gators Wednesday, before edging Smitty’s and the Delta Islanders Thursday.

In the semifinal, White Rock knocked off the No. 1 Ontario seed, the Water-loo Ghosts, 12-4, to earn a spot in the championship game.

Two more Renegade teams are left in the hunt for a national crown – both at the bantam (U16) level.

White Rock’s ’98 and ’99 teams are headed to Brampton, Ont. this week for U16 nationals, which start Wednesday.

The Surrey Storm ’98s are the third B.C. team in the event.

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Contributed photoWhite Rock Renegades 2000’s Georgia Ogg slashes at the ball during provincials last month.

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Karen Marie Ellerbeck, long-time resident of White Rock, B.C. died peacefully at home on July 23, 2014 surrounded by family and her beloved dog, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born July 19, 1946 in Calgary Alberta to the late Christian P. and Anne Decore (Clustavik) Nielsen, Karen attended Crescent Heights High School, and later U.B.C. (B.A. in 1994).

She married Douglas Earl Ellerbeck April 2, 1966, and the two moved to the White Rock / South Surrey area of , B.C. in 1969. They had a son Douglas Michael and daughter Kirsten Anne (Arthur) mother to their granddaughter Mikayla Debbie Rose Lam.

Karen’s professional life was largely dedicated to antiques, Northwest Coast aboriginal art and heritage preservation. She served as a Trustee for The Canadian Museum of Civilization from 1991-1996. Over the last 40 years Karen also volunteered with a variety of community based organizations in the Vancouver area.

She enjoyed travelling the world with her family and friends. She was a matriarch, a community activist, defender of social justice, and mentor to many young people. She believed that we all owe our country and community service in order to ensure the gains made by previous generations be preserved. For relaxation she enjoyed walking the beaches of Savary Island collecting beach glass with her granddaughter Mikayla.

In lieu of fl owers, the family is requesting that donations be made to Sources Women’s Place in White Rock.

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ELLERBECK, KAREN MARIE

(NEE NIELSEN)JULY 19, 1946 – JULY 23, 2014

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Frank Plain, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend. Born August 27th, 1923, he left this earth on August 5th, 2014

just shy of his 91st birthday. Frank is survived by his wife Beth, children Lillian (Harry), Jack (Josephine), Fran (Ron), Wendy (Brent), eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.Born on a farm in Shedden, Ontario to Grace and Percy Plain, Frank was the second in a family of four, Hilton (deceased), Jean, and Bob. When Frank was 14, his family moved to Pibroch, Alberta. Frank met Beth from nearby Westlock and after they were married in 1946, they took over the family farm. In 1950 they moved to South Surrey and bought a farm in the Sunnyside area where they raised their family. Frank also worked as a realtor for many years in the White Rock area.Frank and Beth were very active in the community, as founding members of the Sunnyside United Church, long time volunteers in softball and Canada Cup and many other community groups. Frank also held many positions in the BC, Fraser Valley and Canadian Angus Association and was presented with their 50 Year Heritage Award in 2012 in recognition of his contributions. When it came time to sell the farm, Frank found new pursuits, taking up golf and square dancing. Frank and Beth also spent many years as snowbirds travelling to Arizona with their 5th wheel trailer in the winter.We have all been blessed to have had him in our lives. His laughter, love and dedication to our family will surround us always. He will be greatly missed!Please join us in a celebration of Frank’s life on Saturday, August 16th at 1:30 pm at First United Church, 15385 Semiahmoo Ave, White Rock, B.C.

PLAIN, FRANK FRANCIS WILLIAM

AUGUST 27, 1923 - AUGUST 5, 2014

TRCA, Robert “Bob “Lawrence

October 31, 1926 ~ August 2, 2014

Left this life surrounded by his loving family on August 2, 2014 at the age of 87. Survived by his son John Trca and daughter Joan (Bud) Chislett, grandchildren Meghan, Melissa, John and Adam and, great granddaugh-ter Emily. Recently reunited with grandson Chad (Leny) and great grandchildren Brianna and Jackson. Also survived by his step family Judy (Doug) DeWinter and Larry (Jean) Duhamel, grand-children Tracy, Nikkaleana, Raedeen and Brianne and, great grandchildren Emma, Taylor, Kennedy and Ryanne. Dad was born and raised in Calgary but spent almost 60 years in the White Rock area. He lived an interesting and colorful life, working at every-thing from logging to metal fabrication, real estate sales, property development and fi nally, cutting and supplying fi rewood for which he became widely known as “Bob the Woodman.” Dad was a friend of Bill W for more than 37 years and, for that the family is eternally grateful. In keeping dad’s wishes - no service will be held and fl owers are gratefully declined. Donations made in his memory, to the Salvation Army would be appreciated.

“Shake the hand of the man that shook the world”.

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SMITH, Ernest DouglasOctober 19, 1917 ~ July 24, 2014

E. Doug died peacefully on July 24, 2014 in the presence of his family. Born in Birming-ham, England on October 19, 1917. Survived by his loving wife, Eileen, sister Joan, children Carol (Rosemary), Ron (Terry), Diane (Bruce). Grandchildren Ian (Kari), Laura, Cameron (Lerissa), Brian, Blair, Julia, Emma. Great grandchildren Eleanor, Henry, nieces, nephews, and many friends. Dad lived his life with integrity, was a successful businessman who loved his family, a round of golf, a game of crib and frisbee. Many thanks to the staff at The Residence of Morgan Heights for their compassionate care. In lieu of fl owers donations can be made to Covenant House. A celebration of Dad’s Life will be held on Friday Sep-tember 5, 2014 at 2pm, at First United Church, White Rock, 15385 Semiahmoo Avenue.


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DONNELLY, E. Joan

Joan passed away peacefully on February 24, 2014 in Lethbridge, Alberta at the age of 81. Joan was predeceased by her husband, T.C., and her parents, Stan and Marj. She is survived by her children Rick (Karen), Patti, Donna (Rick), and Cathy, sister-in-law Kathleen (Rick) and brother-in-law Jim (Barb).Joan’s ashes will be interred in the memorial garden at the Church of the Holy Trinity in White Rock on Thursday, August 14 at 2:00 pm, Father Gray offi ciating. Following the internment there will be a reception at the Pacifi c Inn at 3:00 pm.


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Phinney, Bergan Leslie November 3, 1920 ~ August 4, 2014

It is with our deepest sadness to announce the passing of Bert Phinney (Uncle Bert to many!) Bert proudly served in the Canadian Army 1939 - 1945 in England, France, Hol-land, Belgium and Germany in the Artillery Division. A proud member of The Lions Club 42 years and The Royal Cana-dian Legion 60 years, Elks Club 55 years, and the Ma-sons 50 years. Was well known in the Lath and Plaster and Construction Industry “for years”. Gardening was his #1 passion and what a great bounty he grew, enjoyed golf in the early years, many years a very avid curler and repre-sented BC in the Brier Cham-pionship. Oldest of 7 children Bert, Elgin, Norman, Jean, Clinton, Milton, Minta. Survived by his loving wife Lila of 68 years, son Garry (Linda), daughter Bonnie (Charlie) Granddaughter Lisa, great granddaughter Brianna, great grandson Daniel. Bert would say “Don’t mourn me now, I’ve lived a life worthy of celebra-tion” “Good crops ahead Dad!” In our hearts forever! No service by request. Condolences may be offered at www.victoryfuneralcentre.ca Victory Memorial Park Funeral

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Southridge School is a university preparatory day school located in south Surrey with 670 students from kindergarten to grade 12. Our faculty and staff members have a shared sense of purpose as de ned by our vision, mission and guiding principles and strive to make a difference in our school community.

We are currently seeking applicants for a part-time Art Tech to support our Fine Arts Program in four key areas: Drama, Media Arts, Music and Visual Arts commencing September 1, 2014.

For further information on this opportunity please visit our website at www.southridge.bc.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

ART PROGRAM ASSISTANT

Southridge School is a university preparatory day school located in south Surrey with 670 students from kindergarten to grade 12. Our faculty and staff members have a shared sense of purpose as de ned by our vision, mission and guiding principles and strive to make a difference in our school community.

We are currently seeking applicants for a full-time day Facilities Custodian commencing September 2014. As a member of the facilities team this position provides on going routine interior cleaning of the school.

For further information on this opportunity please visit our website at www.southridge.bc.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

FACILITIES CUSTODIAN

www.mpbconstruction.comShowroom: Unit 62 - 15515 24th Ave.

(at King George Blvd.) Tel: 604-538-9622

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

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

Call for FREE in-home consultation

In-house design team and cabinet shop

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The Vehicle Sales Authority (VSA) is a delegated administrative authority charged with administering the Motor Dealer Act and certain provisions of the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act within B.C.’s motor dealer industry. The Compliance Of cer is delegated authority by the Registrar of Motor Dealers to perform inspections and investigations for compliance with licensing requirements and of consumer complaints involving motor dealers and licensed salespersons.

Located in South Surrey, B.C., the Compliance Of cer actively supports the VSA mission and vision as a front line ambassador providing investigative and inspection services. Travel within the province is required.

All applicants must undergo a criminal background check and have training and experience in compliance and investigations.

A full job description is available: www.mvsabc.com/about-vsa/opportunities

All applicants need to submit a resume & cover letter by Friday, August 29, 2014. Documents can be emailed: [email protected]

COMPLIANCEOFFICER

Position Available Compliance Officer


114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

HIGHWAYOWNER OPERATORS

$3500 SIGNING BONUSVan Kam’s group of compa-nies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experi-ence/training.

We offer above average rates and an excellent

employee benefi ts package.To join our team of profession-al drivers, email a detailed re-sume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to:

[email protected] orCall 604-968-5488 or

Fax: 604-587-9889Only those of interest

will be contacted.

Van Kam is committed toEmployment Equity and

Environmental Responsibility.

TransX is hiringVancouver based

Class 1 Owner Operatorsfor Okanagan runs.

Benefi ts: We offer permanent positions with a great group benefi t pkg including: life insurance, acci-dental death & dismemberment, disability & dental. Competitive rates paid.

Skill Requirements:Ability to Read, Write and Speak English req’d. Class 1 Driver’s License with Air Brake Endorse-ment (within 90 days) and 2 yrs of mountain experience req’d.

Inquiries ~ please call George Costello

604-318-2061

Apply today at

www.transx.com

115 EDUCATION

Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Em-ployers have work-at-home posi-tions available. Get the online train-ing you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: Career-Step.ca/MT or 1-888-528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

130 HELP WANTED

An Alberta Oilfi eld Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)723-5051.

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES


130 HELP WANTED

AUTODETAILER

Collision repair shop in Cloverdale / Langley is looking for a Auto Detailer. Polishing experience would be an asset.

Wage Commensurate w/ Exp.Call: 604-539-2828 or

Fax resume: 604-539-2830

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

Landscape Maintenance Company in Surrey

is looking for FULL TIME WORKERS

Looking for team players that are self motivated, hardworking & love the outdoors. Duties will in-clude lawn mowing, trimming & gardening. Must be willing to work in all weather conditions and in a team atmosphere. Wag-es between $14-$18 depending on exp. plus benefi ts.

email: [email protected] or Call 604-882-6911

PRODUCTION WORKERS

Canada’s Largest Independently owned newspaper group, is currently looking for Part-Time Production Workers to work at our Delta - Vantage Way 24/7 production facility.

This is an entry level, general labour position that involves the physical handling of newspaper & related advertising supplements.

REQUIREMENTS:• Prior bindery and/or machine operator experience is preferred• Motivated self-starter willing to work in a fast-paced enviro. performing repetitive tasks• Must be able to lift 35lbs. & stand for long periods of time• Ability to work co-operatively in a diverse, team-based enviro.• Must be reliable & dependable • Excellent communication skills & detail oriented• Completion of high school• Must have own transportation

This P/T position has a variety of afternoon & graveyard shifts (Mon - Fri). The incumbent must be able to work on a weekly schedule with short notice.

Starting Wage $12.20 +Shift Premiums!

If you are interested in this position, please e-mail your

resume, including “Production Worker” in the subject line to:

[email protected]

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES


134 HOTEL, RESTAURANT,FOOD SERVICES

Counter attendant / cashiers / prep cook / team leaders.

Canuel Caterers, BC’s largest High School

Cafeteria Company with over 50 locations is now interviewing for September. 4-8 hour shift during the school year to start at a high

school near you.

Fax resume to 604-503-0951

F/T SERVERSExperience an asset, but will

train. Please apply in person to: Moby Dick Seafood Rest.,

15479 Marine Drive, White Rock.

151 PROFESSIONALS/MANAGEMENT

WE are seeking a full time Live in Resident Caretaker in a 165 unit adult gated town home complex in the South Surrey/Morgan Creek area. List of duties & responsibilities available upon request. Forward re-sume to surreyadmin@colyvanpa-cifi c.com

160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

CERTIFIED BOOM TRUCK OP-ERATORS WANTED * Union Envi-ronment * Possible employment in heavy construction and pipeline in-dustries * Must be willing to work out of town and in camp. * Minimum 5 years experience Please include photocopy of certifi cation, current resume and current abstract. Send your response to: PO Box 95045, Kingsgate Vancouver BC V5T 4T8

PCL Energy Now Hiring Journey-person: Pipefi tters, Millwrights ($40+/hr) and Scaffolders ($38+/hr) for IMMEDIATE SHUTDOWN WORK on an industrial project in Vanscoy, SK. LOA of $145/day worked, travel and bonuses paid! We offer competitive wages and benefi ts. Call 780-468-8026 and send resume to: [email protected].

164 WAREHOUSE

F/T PULLERPACKER

$12/hr starting wage.Must speak & write

fl uent English.

Fax resume

604-541-1388

PERSONAL SERVICES

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 SERVICESAre You $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a signifi -cant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800-351-1783

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB.

1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

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

LARGE FUNDBorrowers Wanted

Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime1-800-639-2274 or

604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

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


206 APPLIANCE REPAIRS

Peace Arch Appliance

Service to fridges,stoves, washers, dryers

& dishwashers. Reasonable.

Also Appliance RemovalCall Mark (604)536-9092

236 CLEANING SERVICES

PENINSULAWindow WashingGutter Cleaning

Pressure WashingD Inside/Outside WindowsD Fully Insured/LicensedD Free Estimates - Seniors Disc.D Friendly - DependableD Quality Work- Reasonable rates

Mark (778)855-7038

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

A Pair of Hardworking, Reliable, Honest andDetail Oriented Ladies

to clean your homefor your comfort.

Excellent References.Insured and Bonded.

Serving the W. Rock & S. Surrey for 15+ years.

www.abovetheresthousecleaning.com

(604)315-2440

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

CLEANING LADY ~ reliable, prof., will clean your home, offi ce. 10 years exp. Reasonable rates. Excellent references. 778-960-9865

A MAID 2 CLEAN All Your Cleaning Needs

Weekly • Biweekly • MonthlyResidential & Commercial

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

778-883-4262

239 COMPUTER SERVICES

.computer service

257 DRYWALL

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

DEAD LEVEL CONSTRUCTION LTD. Water & leak repairs, mould remediation. Small or Large jobs. WE DO IT ALL! Call Bob 604-830-1322 www.deadlevel.ca

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


260 ELECTRICALYOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

Low Cost. Same Day. 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

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGEREDMOND’S BACKHOE &

TRUCKING: Sewers, drains, water-lines, excavating, backfi lling. 27 Yrs

Exp. Free est. 604-818-2137.

MINI - EXCAVATING• Drainage • Trenching • Clearing/Stumping

• Certifi ed Septic Installation

Free Estimates Mike, 604.657.5800

269 FENCING

CEDAR FENCE

We Repair - Pressure WashAdd Sections - Make Gates

And Stain Old & New Fences,Using Spray - Roll & Brush

Call Us for a Free EstimateMo 604-838-7070 or

Al 604-835-1717

DEAD LEVEL CONSTRUCTION AND FENCING LTD. Complete Fencing, DECKS - VINYL, WOOD and TREX). Call Bob 604-830-1322www.deadlevel.ca

281 GARDENING

SHINE LANDSCAPING*Grass Cutting *Hedge Trimming *Yard Clean *Pruning *[email protected]

Call 778-688-3724

FOR A BEAUTIFUL GARDENGarden Design & Installation•Weeding •Pruning •Maintenance

604-512-4525www.gardenbuds.ca

ELECT SERVICESTree Pruning, Topping & Removal

Hedge Trimming ~ DisposalFull Landscape &

Maintenance ServicesInsured ~ WCB Over 25 yrs Exp.*Free Estimate *Seniors Discount

Call 778-245-5006

287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS


283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTSGUTTER CLEANING, window

cleaning, yard cleanup, pressure washing. 20 yrs exp. 778-384-4912

Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

283A HANDYPERSONS

WHITE ROCK HANDYMANRepair - Renovate - Organize

Build - Design - ElectricSENIOR DISCOUNTSSmall or Large JOBSTo Do List? Free Quotes

MaZebah 778-788-739030 Yrs. Experience - References

AT YOUR SERVICE. Carpentry, Concrete, Painting, Rubbish

Removal. Call Dave (604)999-5056

287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

All kinds of renos. Framing, fl ooring, kitchen, bath, bsmt, roofi ng, siding, fi nishing carpentry. 778-898-6815

DEAD LEVEL CONSTRUCTIONLTD. Complete Home Renovations (inside and out). Small or Large jobs. WE DO IT ALL! Call Bob 604-830-1322 www.deadlevel.ca

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

604-301-0043 www.phfl oors.caInstallation of Hardwood

Floors & Refi nishing, Tiles, Staircases, Bathroom Reno’s.

100% guaranteed.

~ Since 1986 ~CUSTOM HOMES

RENOVATIONSALL CARPENTRY

PROJECT MANAGEMENTAll Jobs Big or Small

604-418-9910

HANDYMAN CONNECTION Home Repairs, Renovations, Installations. Licensed & Bonded. 604-878-5232

TOTAL RENOVATIONSRepair, Replace, Remodel...

SPECIALIZING IN• Basement Suites • Kitchens

• Baths • Remodels • Additions • Flooring • Painting

• Drywall • Much MoreSince 1972 Dan 778-837-0771

All your construction needs from full reno’s, new kitchen & baths,to just a quick handyman fi x-up.

All trades at your disposal within your budget, with timely and

quality workmanship.

Call Al at 604-970-7083 for a free estimate.

www.aboveallcontracting.ca

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www.benchmarkpainting.caCALL TODAY! 604-803-5041

Ask about our$99

ROOM SPECIAL


287 HOME IMPROVEMENTSA SEMI-RETIRED CONTRACTOR. European trained. Specializing in Reno’s. Local refs. Reasonable Rates. Call 604-532-1710

Renovation SpecialistQuality workmanship

since 1968Commercial - Residential

KITCHENS - BATHRMSCROWN MOULDING -

SUITES, DECKS, REPAIRS- BUILDING MAINT.

REFS. WORK GUARANTEED

Emerson’s Contracting604-524-2451, 604-535-0566

288 HOME REPAIRS

A1 BATH RENO’S. Bsmt suites, drywall, patios, plumbing, siding, fencing, roofi ng, landscaping, etc. Joe 604-961-9937.

320 MOVING & STORAGE

MOVING?LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE• 1-4 Bedroom • Internals• Single Items • Packing Supplies

B & B MOBILE SERVICES

604-536-6620FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1973

rrs TM

www.BBmoving.ca

• Small & Big Moves • Internals• Single Items • Packing Supplies

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

604-537-4140MOVING TO VICTORIA?Empty Moving Van GoingAugust 26. What have you. FITZPATRICK MOVING.

Call John Fitzpatrick 604-779-6404

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPINGAcross the street - across the world

Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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

Allied PaintingServing Surrey, White Rock &

Langley Since 1997SPECIALIZINGIN EXTERIORS

WCB Insured / Licensed3 Year Guarantee

D FREE ESTIMATES DChris-cell 604-729-2200

PAINTING 1/2 PRICEInterior & Exterior. Years Exp.

Free Estimates! 604-498-3050

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland

604.996.8128 Fraser ValleyRunning this ad for 10yrs

PAINT SPECIAL3 rooms for $299,

2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls

Cloverdale Premium quality paint.NO PAYMENT until Job is

completed. Ask us about ourLaminate Flooring &

Maid Services.

Painting, Painting PaintingSiding, Stucco, Trim,

Fences, Power WashingSmall Reno’s

RENE’S SPRAY &BRUSH PAINTING

[email protected]

MESA PAINTINGINTERIOR and EXTERIOR

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



Clearview Painting& Finishing

Summer Specials*Interior/Exterior *Res/Comm

*PRESSURE WASHINGAll work guaranteed and done

to customer satisfaction.Over 15 Yrs Exp. WCB InsuredRELIABLE & EFFICIENT

Lots of Local References

Gary 778-232-5117

~ 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

TONY’’S PAINTING

MILANO PAINTING Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

338 PLUMBING

.604.536.2216 www.bhserviceplumbing.org

Plumbing Services - Hvac Gas Fitting & Electrical. C & C Electrical Mechanical 604-475-7077

BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

A Gas Fitter ✭ PlumberRENOS & REPAIRS

Excellent price on Hot Water TanksFurnace, Boilers, Plumbing Jobs &

Drain Cleaning✭ 604-312-7674 ✭

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

341 PRESSURE WASHING

POWER WASHINGGUTTER CLEANING

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE Call Ian 604-724-6373

604 - 861 - 6060We do tile roofs, gutters, windows, siding drvwy. WCB insured. Our #1 goal is to satisfy our customers.

POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627PRESSURE WASHING - Prices Starting at $99.00. Quality, Integrity Manintenance. 778-997-5163



353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofi ng & Siding. WCB

Re-roofi ng, New Roof Gutters & Replace Fascia 604-812-9721

BEST BUSY BOYS ROOFING LTD.

D Conversion from Cedar to Asphalt, Shingles, FiberglassD 30, 40, 50 Year Warranty.D WCB, BBB, Liability Ins.D Also Power Washing

Free Estimates. Call Gary 604-599-5611 or Visit

www.bestbusyboysroofi ng.com

.A East West Roofi ng & Siding Co. Repairs, new roofs, torching, gutter services. 10% off. 604-783-6437

356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

EXTRA

CHEAPRUBBISH REMOVAL

Almost for free!

(778)997-5757

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

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

WHITE ROCKRUBBISH REMOVAL

Extra Cheap Prices RELIABLE, SERVICE 7 days a week

CALL ROGER 604-

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372 SUNDECKS

DEAD LEVEL CONSTRUCTION LTD.

Complete deck construction or Repair. VINYL DECKING - 10 year warranty. Thickest Vinyl and Best Pricing in Town. Installed within 1-3 days guaranteed. Call Bob Delaney 604-830-1322www.deadlevel.ca

PETS

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

Cock-A-Poo x Poo pups. 1st shots Vet checked, non-shedding, S.Sry. $600. 604-541-9164/604-785-4809

GERMAN Shepherd pups. Working line. Black & black/tan. 7 weeks old. $700. 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

506 APPLIANCES

Peace Arch Appliance

Service to fridges,stoves, washers, dryers

& dishwashers. Reasonable.

Also Appliance RemovalCall Mark (604)536-9092

509 AUCTIONSONLINE AUCTIONS: Heavy & Rec-reational Equipment - Terex Dozer, Chris Craft Boat, Modifi ed E-Tec Skidoo, Customized Sled Trailer, Gang Plank Edger, Motorbike & Glorious BC Mountain Ranch. w w w. m c d o u g a l l a u c t i o n . c o m . 1(800)263-4193 PV#319916

526 UNDER $400OAK OVAL TABLE 64’’ x 46’’ + 16’’ leaf and oak sideboard, exc cond. Best offer takes. Ph: 604-541-6490

542 FRUIT & VEGETABLESBLUEBERRIES $1.90/lb with your containers or $20/box. Email [email protected] or ph 604-852-4776.

FRESH LOCAL BLUEBERRIES $9.99 fl at or 3 fl ats $29.99 & 1 free. U-Pick Blueberries. Surrey Farms.

5180 152 St. ~ 604-574-1390

GOD’S LITTLE ACRE FARM

Pickling Cucumbers.........$1.25/lbBread & Butter Cukes......$0.50/lbSilverskin Onions.............$2.00/lbGreen Beans...................$1.25/lbBlueberries......................$1.50/lb

And other Fresh Vegetables No Pesticides

Open 9am-6pm Daily 16582- 40 Ave Surrey

560 MISC. FOR SALEKILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit.Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com

KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate Bugs - Guaran-teed. No Mess, Odorless, Long Lasting. Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot.

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.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

560 MISC. FOR SALE

STEEL BUILDINGS...”STEEL OVERSTOCK SALE!” 20X20 $4,055. 25X24 $4,650. 30X32 $6,586. 32X34 $7,677. 40X48 $12,851. 47X70 $17,899. One End wall Included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

563 MISC. WANTED

FIREARMS. All types wanted, es-tates, collections, single items, mili-tary. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1.866.960.0045www.dollars4guns.com.

FIREARMS. All types wanted, es-tates, collections, single items, mili-tary. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer.1.866.960.0045. www.dollars4guns.com

REAL ESTATE

627 HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOMES BC• All Prices • All Situations •

• All Conditions •www.webuyhomesbc.com

604-657-9422

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

RON Morin

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDOBEAUTIFUL Pacifi ca in South Sur-rey. Retirement lifestyle, all club amenities and programs included. Meals available. One bedroom, full bath, laundry, kitchen and parking. Walk out balcony to shopping within one block. $2200 single occupancy, couple available upon request. Call Barry Allan 604-535-8849 ex 101

Skyline AptsWhite Rock

Quiet community oriented living.1 & 2 Bdrm Suites

Hot Water & U/G Parking Incl

Call 604-536-8499www.cycloneholdings.ca

S.Surrey Pacifi ca Retirement Resort, 1bdr top fl r with inste w/d, mtn view, all amens incl, sec prk. Sml pet ok. N/S. $2200. Janis 604-202-8000.

SUNDAIL APARTMENTS

White Rock - $795 Heat h/w, cable incl,. NS/NPCosy 1 bdrm patio apt in well kept bldg on busy N. Bluff Rd.

Adult oriented. 3 blks to shopping 2 week move in discount.

[email protected]

~ 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 ROCK. 2 Bdrm, 1 bth, walk to mall/bus. $1225 incl heat/hotwtr, laminate fl r, Adult oriented NS/NP. (604)536-9565 / (604)765-9565.

WHITE ROCK clean, bright, 1 Bdrm ste. Heat/water, storage & prkg incl 1 year lease req’d. $820 + $410 dep. Sept 1. NS/NP (604)360-1403

WHITE ROCK - newly reno’d 2 bdrm corner ste, incl heat, hot water parking & cable Sept 1st. N/S, N/P. $1025/mo. Call 604-538-8408.

736 HOMES FOR RENT$1800 / 2br - S. Surrey Home This two bdrm hse is on a large lot has been completely renovated from top to bottom. Aug 1. Refs are a must. For more info 604-880-4919

CRESCENT BEACHWaterfront Home

Sept. 6, 2014 - June 30, 20154 bdrm furnished home, 3.5 baths, brand new kitchen with professional chef quality appli-ances, in-house vacuum, wash-er/dryer, giant BBQ with burner under gazebo. Upper & lower patios on the water. Garage, beautiful garden, gardener incl. $3400/mo +utils. N/S. N/P.Call 604-535-2679 to view

RENTALS

736 HOMES FOR RENT

Perfect & Smart Family Home above Crescent

Beach - Firepit & tire swing Spacious, tasteful home with

beautiful garden. Fully furnished. 4 Bdrms + 1 bdrm suite.Avail September - June.

No cats. No smoking. $4000/mo.604-992-2096 or 604-837-2716

S. Surrey/W. Rock. 3 bdrm quiet rancher in good loc. 2 bath, gas F/P, 7 appls. h/w fl rs. in kit-fam/rm. Close to beach & border. N/S. Refs. $2,250: (604)433-1032

S/SURREY, W/Rock very bright 3 Bdrm suite on 2nd fl oor,1 huge bath with jaccuzzi, ensuite W/D, huge kitchen with ample storage, living, big parking, close to beach, border, N/S, N/P, $ 1720 + utilities, Avail Sept 1. 778-891-9717,[email protected]

WHITE ROCK : 2 bdrm house, with 1 bdrm bsmt suite. $1800/mo. Avail. now. (604)576-2457

W/ROCK. 3-bdrm house, lrg fncd yrd. Cls to beach & amens. N/s, pets neg. $1900+Utils. Avail immed. 604-620-1010, (778)837-5777

741 OFFICE/RETAIL

Rosemary Centre3388 Rosemary Hts Cres.

Surrey, ground fl oor offi ce/retail unit 526 sq ft.; 2nd fl oor offi ce spaces from 220 sq ft. to 859 sq ft. in quiet Rosemary area.

Call 536-5639 to view & for rates

747B SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING

S. SURREY Pacifi ca Ind. Living 65+, 1 bdrm, full kit & laundry, amens, Avail Oct 2014, $1850/month, call Donna 604-866-4233.

751 SUITES, UPPER

SOUTH SURREY / W. ROCK

DELUXE 1 bdrm suite, walk to beach. 1 Level home.Half acre. Quiet, sunny, priv entry, F/P, deck and laundry. N/P, N/S. 1 Person. $875/mo

utils incl. Available now. (604)541-1313

WHITE ROCK. 3 Bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, F/P. Newer carpet/lino. N/S. N/P. Sept 1. $1499 604-536-0028.

752 TOWNHOUSES

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RENTALS

757 WANTED TO RENT

GARAGE or carport in White Rock or South Surrey to store my small sports car. Contact Rick at: [email protected] or 250-354-9739

IDEAL TENANT, 27 yr. local work history, no kids/pets, quiet, tidy. Seeking suite under $1000. Email to [email protected]

TRANSPORTATION

806 ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

1975 TRIUMPH TR6, restored, collector plates, insurance $400,

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810 AUTO FINANCING

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818 CARS - DOMESTIC

2011 CHEV AVEO 4/dr Sedan, automatic, grey, 65,000/km’s.$5500 fi rm. Call 604-538-9257.

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Tuesday, August 12, 2014 Peace Arch News20 www.peacearchnews.com

*Prices include Freight and PDI and Government Fees/Levies (Taxes extra) Offer ends August 31, 2014. ** 2014 Toyota Rav4 LE FWD (ZFREVT/AA) Based on a selling price of 25689 which includes Freght and PDI of $1690, and government fees and levies of $129, Leased at 2.9% over 60 months with $0 down payment equals 120 semi-monthly payments of $148 with a cost of borrowing of $2940 and a total obligation of $17760. $0 security deposit and fi rst semi-monthly payment due at lease inception. Price and total obligation exclude license, insurance, registration, fees and taxes. 100,000 km allowance for 60 months, with ability to purchase additional kilometres at $0.07/km at time of lease inception, and a charge of $0.10/km for excess kilometres O.A.C.

ON NOW! HURRY IN.Great offers on many 2014 Toyota models.

$25,320starting from

FINANCEas low as0.9%

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$3500 OR

2014 VENZA 2014 TACOMA$22,060starting

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2014 Prius-C

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$1000 OR

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