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Spokesman goes east
Farewell to SurreyTracy HolmesStaff Reporter
Thursday was a big day for Bert Paquet. It was likely the last day he’ll ever work in B.C.
And he admits it comes with mixed feelings.
The corporal has been the face of Surrey RCMP since the fall of 2012, when he began what was to be just a two-week stint handling the detachment’s media section.
Two-and-a-half years later, he’s taking a pro-motion to head up media/com-munications for the RCMP’s “D” Division – the province of Man-itoba – which is head-quartered in Winnipeg.
“Our friends were really good to us over Christmas, knowing where we were going,” he chuckled, of the ribbing that flowed freely from the moment he shared word of his new address. “We received a lot of toques, mittens and mosquito spray.”
Paquet, 50, acknowledged he is ending his tenure in Surrey in the middle of what could be described as chaos, as the city – police and citizens alike – struggles to bring a peaceful end to a weeks-long drug-turf war that, just 10 days ago, claimed its first life.
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Alleged online offence made public as White Rock council revisits in-camera process
Chesney censured over ‘defamation’
Criticism unmentioned
MP toutspositive reaction to his billAlex BrowneStaff Reporter
MP Russ Hiebert is claiming a victory for his contentious private member’s bill seeking full disclosure of labour organization spending, following a day of testimony last week before a Senate committee.
In a news release titled ‘C-377 Sen-ate Hearings Confirm Bill Needed and Lawful’ – following Thursday’s hearing of the Senate’s Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee – he said “many of today’s witnesses confirmed (the bill) will deliver real benefits for Canadians in improved transparency and accountability for labour organizations.”
Not mentioned in the South Sur-rey-White Rock-Cloverdale MP’s release is that the committee also heard that day from representatives of the Canadian Bar Association and the Association of Justice Coun-sel, both of which oppose the bill as an attack on labour unions.
The Senate had previously rejected Bill C-377 in June 2013. Its decision was nullified due to Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s decision to pro-rogue Parliament that fall.
Melissa Smalley Staff Reporter
White Rock Mayor Wayne Baldwin announced Monday that a councillor was censured by his city colleagues last month after publishing comments that city lawyers considered to be defamatory.
A motion of censure was passed against Coun. David Chesney at a March 23 in-camera meeting, according to a state-ment read by Baldwin, who explained the reprimand resulted in Chesney’s
removal from committees and the dep-uty-mayor rotation until January 2016. (Council had approved a new rotation list April 13, but Baldwin said then that city officials could not comment because the decision was made in-camera.)
“The censure was a result of Coun. Chesney as publisher/editor of the White Rock Sun acting in a manner unbecoming of a city councillor and not in accordance with city policy, respectful workplace policy 405, whereby com-
ments considered to be defamatory were published in the online newspaper,” Baldwin said in his prepared statement. “The defamatory nature of the com-ments were confirmed by legal counsel.”
Asked by Peace Arch News the next day whether the comments – posted online at Chesney’s website, www.whiterocksun.com – were conclusively defamatory, Baldwin said the city’s counsel advised them they were “most likely” defamatory.
“You’d have to go to court to make that determination,” he said.
Baldwin said in his statement – and later reaffirmed to PAN – that it was Chesney’s request that the matter be kept in-camera, prior to Monday’s meeting. However, Chesney told PAN Tuesday morning there was “confusion” over that aspect, but that he could not elaborate on the matter as he was await-ing further legal counsel.
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Neither Baldwin nor Chesney would specify what the comments were, how-ever, they both confirmed that they were not written by Chesney himself.
“He was asked if he took respon-sibility for what is published on his website and he said, ‘yes, I read every word and approve it,’” Baldwin said.
Chesney said the author of the com-ments, whom he would not name, has “not been involved in this at all.”
The portion of the com-ments considered defama-tory was removed from the website within a week of being published, Chesney said.
Baldwin said council decided, at Chesney’s request, to release the in-camera infor-mation after an April 17 PAN article about the councillor’s absence from committees and the deputy-mayor rotation led to an onslaught of speculation from residents.
“Coun. Chesney was so dismayed with the questions he was getting that he wanted the whole thing to go pub-lic,” Baldwin said.
In response to recent criticism about decisions made in-camera by council in recent months – including the rev-elation that council has met in-camera 10 times since the start of the term – the city this week released a sum-mary of the content of those meetings.
Items ranged from personnel matters to negotiations for municipal services, and included legal advice for the coun-cil censure, which was first discussed
Feb. 16, then again on March 2 and 23. Baldwin told PAN after Monday’s
meeting that the city would continue to release similar overviews of in-camera meetings on a quarterly basis.
Also at Monday’s meeting, a motion by Coun. Helen Fathers to direct staff to create a ‘whistleblower policy’ was approved.
The policy would be designed to “protect staff and members of council” from retribution should they report any con-duct that is illegal, immoral or harmful.
Fathers – the sole councillor to vote against the amended rotation list on April 13 – told PAN that other munici-palities have such a policy, including Surrey, one of the first in Canada to enact such a policy in 2006.
She said it’s “just the right time” for the policy. Although she wouldn’t directly link her motion to recent council occurrences, she said city hall is “not a friendly environment.”
“I think the environment we’re in right now is a hostile environment,” Fathers said, noting a distinct divide on council. “I think there’s a bit of a penchant for trying to get us. And apart from the council issues, there’s a lot of employees that are saying to me that they’re dreadfully unhappy with the way things are going on. So it would be protection for them as well.”
Fathers had previously attempted to get a ‘whistleblower policy’ in place in White Rock in May 2012; the motion was not seconded.
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newsSchool district decision comes after provincial government funding cuts
Surrey nixes courses for graduated adults
Peace Arch dental clinic receives $10,000 donation
Group effort ensures smiles stay free
MLA, family mourn
Nephew ‘sweet, respectful’ Kevin DiakiwBlack Press
As he does most mornings, on April 20, Harry Bains was checking his Twitter account when he saw that a man had been shot and killed in his riding over the weekend.
The NDP MLA for Surrey-New-ton felt terrible for the aggrieved family and for the community. He retweeted a post saying, “Another day, another shooting.”
The escalating gun violence in the city was becoming too much, he thought. More than 20 shootings occurred in Surrey in a month.
Half an hour later, he heard the news that would shake his world. The 22-year-old man who was killed was Bains’ nephew, Arun Bains.
“The Earth shifted from under our feet,” Bains said. “You never expect news like that to hit you and your family.”
Arun was rushed to hospital just before 3 a.m. on April 19, after
being shot near 126 Street and 88 Avenue. He died from his injuries in hospital.
The death is believed to be linked to a series of shootings involving rival drug dealers in recent weeks. Police say Arun
Bains was “known to be associ-ated to the people connected to the street level drug trade conflict.”
However, the family says Bains had no links to any such activity.
“Arun was not a criminal. He was not a gang member. He was loved by everyone who knew him,” the family said in a statement. “Arun was a fine young man who loved his family and had a bright future ahead of him.”
Bains said whenever he saw Arun, he was “very nice, sweet, very respectful. He would go out of his way to help you out.”
Police are still investigating.
Sheila ReynoldsBlack Press
Rather than charge a fee for students look-ing to upgrade their marks, the Surrey School District will no longer be offering courses to graduated adults.
The move comes after the provincial gov-ernment cut funding to school districts for programs catering to adults who have already received their high school diploma. Until now, those who had graduated – not just in Canada but anywhere in the world – were able to attend district-run learning cen-tres to upgrade free of charge. The province announced the changes in December and they are to take effect May 1.
Some school districts, such as Delta and
Vancouver, have opted to continue offering the adult upgrading courses, for a fee of $550 per course.
Surrey Trustee Laurae McNally said the dis-trict would have had to charge close to $600 per course to continue.
“The fee was, what we thought, too much for what the colleges could do it for,” she said.
“I’m really sad to see it change because those students… when they actually got their diplo-mas and got on with their lives… were prob-ably the strongest advocates for the Surrey School District. They never forgot the help they got from us.”
Adult education instructor Aaron Douglas told Black Press he felt the provincial funding cuts were particularly unfair for immigrants,
whose high school diplomas aren’t generally recognized by colleges and universities here.
Ayesha Rahimyar, 32, is one of those stu-dents, having graduated in Pakistan 16 years ago. As a single mom, she wants to get a higher education so she can better sup-port her young family and has been taking classes at Invergarry Adult Education Centre. Already barely able to make ends meet each month, she simply can’t afford to pay tuition.
“It’s really stressful,” she says. “If I can’t get an education… what is the hope for the next generation?”
In cutting the adult-education funding, the province announced it will offer $7.5 million in grants to low-income adult students to help with tuition.
Other existing adult-education courses will still be offered by the Surrey School District, just not for students who’ve already graduated.
While the adult education sites at Queen Elizabeth Secondary and Invergarry will remain in operation, the Newton Adult Edu-cation Centre (at Princess Margaret Second-ary) will be closed.
McNally said it’s too early to say exactly how staff will be affected, but acknowledged some instructors will have to be “absorbed” into other areas.
There are about 4,000 full- and part-time adult education students in Surrey, about a third of whom are affected by the change.
The government estimates it will save $9 million per year as a result of the cut.
Tracy HolmesStaff Reporter
Volunteers behind the Peace Arch Free Den-tal Clinic were given a big reason to smile this month – a $10,000 donation that will sustain the clinic’s operations for more than a year to come.
The contribution from Prime Time Living is “by far” the largest single donation to come the clinic’s way, and will go a long way to ease the road going forward, said clinic founder Ken Stones.
“It’s significant. It takes care of our expenses for a year-and-a-half,” Stones said. “It means I don’t have to scramble around looking for donors.
“They’re the sole funders for our clinic now.”The clinic, located in the basement of Peace
Arch Hospital’s Weatherby Pavilion, opened more than a decade ago with the support of local Rotary clubs and a two-fold mandate: to treat geriatric patients and provide outreach dental care for clients who lack the financial means to access it otherwise.
The outreach side became possible in 2009 with a $5,000 donation from the Semiahmoo Rotary Club (which repeated the donation 18 months later). Since then, the clinic has provided hundreds of patients – about 450 last
year alone – with basic dental care, including pain relief, restorations, extractions and clean-ings.
The patients are referred through Sources Community Resource Centre, which also manages all of the clinic’s finances.
Certified dental assistant Eloise Jacobs-John-ston said Friday the people she sees during the free clinic – where clients are treated on Mon-days and Fridays – “rave” about how much they appreciate the service.
A core group of about eight dentists and hygienists – all volunteers – work four-hour shifts during clinic hours. Stones noted hygien-ists of three other dentists see patients at their respective private offices outside of those hours as an extension of the free clinic.
The need for more volunteer dentists is ever-present, Stones said, noting there is “always” a wait list of clients. The commitment, he added, is relatively minimal.
“Four hours every month or two is what we’re asking,” he said.
Prime Time Living partner Judy Freeman said the decision to sponsor the local clinic was an easy one. This is the third year the company has contributed to the effort, she said.
“It’s an incredible thing,” said Freeman, who joined Prime Time’s vice-president John Hitch-
cock in presenting the cheque Friday.“It should be in all communities. To us, this
just added to the community.”For more information, call 604-542-4357.
Overseas outreachRetired dentist Ken Stones is no stranger to
helping those who cannot afford dental care.In addition to running the Peace Arch Free
Dental clinic, he organizes two overseas dental outreach trips every year – work he began in 1994.
Last year, his Semiahmoo Dental Outreach team held clinics in Vietnam for the third time, and on the Philippine island of Siquijor for the fifth year in a row.
On each trip, hundreds of patients, the major-ity of them children, receive dental care.
This year, donations from the Semiahmoo and Peace Arch Rotary clubs – $4,500 each plus $1,000 from other donations – are fund-ing the construction of a permanent dental clinic in Siquijor, which will be manned by visiting foreign dentists.
Next month, Stones and his team will head to Iquitos, Peru – the largest city in the world without road access. A return to Siquijor is set for November.
Tracy Holmes photoPeace Arch Free Dental Clinic received $10,000 from Prime Time Living to help keep the clinic running. From left, Prime Time’s John Hitchcock and Judy Freeman, dentist Ken Stones (in chair), dentist Warren Ennis, Sources CEO David Young and clinic CDA Eloise Jacobs-Johnston.
MLA Harry BainsSurrey-Newton
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“It has been a challenge,” Paquet said of the spree of gun violence. “It’s comforting to see the reaction of the community and residents… because it means they have an interest. They have a vested interest in safety of the community, in what is going on.”
As with a series of press confer-ences on the issue, a safety forum April 21 at Tamanawis Second-ary was to also reiterate the role citizens have in helping to bring the situation to a close, he said.
“Policing is a team effort and without the community, we don’t stand a chance,” Paquet said. “And that’s in most cases that we investigate.”
Paquet was not new to speaking for the RCMP when he stepped into the role in Surrey. Just over a year prior, he was spokesperson for the Coquitlam detachment, and before that, represented the Integrated Security Unit during the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver.
He described the latter as “one of the most satisfying and challenging duties” he has had since joining the Mounties in 1993.
“Just the quality of peo-ple on the unit, just the magnitude of the opera-tion, of securing visitors, athletes, officials, over several weeks, during an era where the big sports, the major events, are known to be targeted by domestic terrorism, or just terrorism, period.”
In the past 2½ years, Paquet has spoken to countless incidents Sur-rey police have faced – good, bad and ugly.
He was just a couple of months in when the South Surrey community was shocked by the hit-and-run of two women who were jogging across 152 Street at the intersec-tion of 32 Avenue.
Traffic-camera video from the scene captured the impact and – about 25 seconds later– a fig-ure on foot approaching the women and leaning over them before rapidly departing.
Police released the video to the public, appealed for information and three days later, announced the arrest of a 53-year-old Surrey man and the seizure of a BMW X1. A trial is set for September.
Paquet – noting the incident generated inter-national interest – cred-ited the co-operation
between police, media and the community with the file’s speedy resolution.
“That was probably one of the incidents that, to this day – asso-ciated to South Surrey – probably one of the most prominent ones and one of the most satisfying as well.”
It’s no secret that much of what police deal with over the course of their careers isn’t pretty – death, destruction, senseless violence and profound grief, to name a few.
“It’s often described as 99 per cent boredom, one per cent sheer terror,” Paquet said.
Paquet said his wife of 11 years, Pam, offers support “that has no price, no value,” when it comes to dealing with the tougher side of the job.
“She always pushes me to talk about my days, whether good or bad, and specifically if they were bad,” he said.
Thankfully, there are brighter
moments to the job; opportuni-ties to promote good work that is being done by Surrey officers and volunteers; and the humour that sometimes can’t help but be found in the bad decisions of others.
“We see the extremes in our world, a lot of it is unfortunately serious and tragic, but a lot of it is definitely cause for respectful chuckles,” Paquet said.
“Some of the things you see are sometimes hard to comprehend.”
It is those lighter, brighter files that provide balance to his job.
Born in Montreal, Paquet said he never gave policing a second thought until he, by fluke, sat next to two “C” Division officers while attending night school at the Uni-versity of Montreal. They shared “endless” stories of their careers, and the seed was planted.
Paquet called the recruiting centre the next day.
“Best decision I’ve ever made.”Paquet starts his post in Win-
nipeg next week.
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Spray safety questionedFraser Health issues advisory as ‘precautionary measure’
Jennifer LangBlack Press
As Cloverdale residents geared up for another round of aerial spraying this week to combat the invasive gypsy moth, there’s grow-ing concern about the treatment agent being used.
More than 4,500 hectares in Surrey and another 300 hectares in Surrey-Delta are being treated with Foray 48B.
The spray contains the bacteria Btk, which is used to control cat-erpillars. It kills larvae after they ingest it, but is not considered toxic to mammals, plants, birds, fish and beneficial insects, and is approved for use on organic farms.
The first set of early-morning treatments, conducted April 15-19 and broadcast by low-flying helicopter, caught some people off guard.
Tanya Rowlands said she and her husband developed a sore throat and dry cough, and her dog became ill, requiring an expensive trip to the vet.
“I attribute all of this to the spraying,” she said.
Another resident launched an online petition hoping to per-suade the Ministry of Forests to discontinue the aerial treatment.
“Health Canada says Btk is safe but it’s not Btk we care about, it’s Foray 48B – it reads right on the
label that it is not OK for human contact, either direct or by drift,” Ryan Bennett said, adding he and his family members have also experienced symptoms.
As of April 27, the petition had gathered more than 1,000 signa-tures. Saturday, Bennett held a protest outside Surrey-Cloverdale MLA Stephanie Cadieux’s office that drew more than a dozen people.
Round two of the aerial gypsy moth spraying was expected to start yesterday (Tuesday) and last four days, weather permitting.
The targeted areas include north of Highway 10 to 80 Avenue, from 144 Street to the Langley border.
While there have been a number of unconfirmed reports of resi-dents reporting symptoms associ-ated with spraying, Fraser Health doesn’t back those claims.
“Fraser Health is aware of only one incident where an individual
came to hospital as a precaution after not feeling well after the aerial spraying,” Fraser Health spokesperson Tasleem Juma said, noting Health Canada has approved the product for aerial application over populated areas.
“We understand people have concerns regarding the gypsy moth aerial spraying over Sur-rey, Cloverdale and Delta… The active ingredient, Btk, is only effective in a caterpillar’s stom-ach. It is not harmful in humans, livestock, birds, pets, fish or bees.
“It’s important to know that if untreated, the moth could cause significant damage to the area’s forests, orchards, farms and urban trees.”
On Monday, “as a precautionary measure,” Fraser Health advised residents to avoid contact with the spray and stay indoors, with windows and doors closed, for at least 30 minutes after the spray has been completed.
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By the time nominations close for the Oct. 19 federal election, voters will have just three weeks to decide who they should entrust
as their next member of Parliament.Likely, however, most will have already been
forming their opinions for some time.Which makes us wonder why the major political
parties haven’t really been vying for our vote locally in the newly redrawn South Surrey-White Rock riding.
It’s as if Canada’s opposition parties have decided to concede the riding in favour of Dianne Watts and the Conservatives. With a scant 5½ months to go until the big showdown, there’s only the one proclaimed candidate for the area, formerly held for four terms (as South Surrey-White Rock-Cloverdale) by Conservative Russ Hiebert – who indicated more than a year ago he would not seek re-election.
The Liberals and the NDP have promised a candidate, and the Greens are expected to, as well, but, as of this writing, Watts has no official challengers – and the clock is ticking.
Perhaps riding association executives are convinced that whomever they confirm will be such a magnificent choice that the electorate will be instantly swayed. If that’s the case, it’s time for a reality check. It takes time for a candidate to break through as a personality established in the public consciousness, let alone gain traction and trust.
Perhaps they are cowed by the area’s reputation as a Conservative stronghold, not to mention Watts’ record as a popular Surrey mayor. If so, they sell themselves – and voters – short.
The opposition parties say there many valid issues on which they are prepared to challenge the Conservative government’s record and perceived agenda. Their members have been swift to criticize the riding’s former representative for being unresponsive to the electorate, other than to assiduously trumpet his party’s line.
It would appear they have been squandering – for many months, now – an opportunity to hammer their viewpoints home, and establish a candidate’s presence on the local front.
At a time when even informal polls seem to indicate that half of the electorate have already made up their minds which way they will vote, this is more than reticence or organizational disarray – it’s an abdication of responsibility.
No matter which way South Surrey-White Rock ultimately votes, the local electorate deserves a genuine choice, rather than victory by default.
As for the subsequent election, we suggest prospective candidates begin making themselves known on Oct. 20.
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The Vancouver media’s frantic coverage of the Great Bunker Spill of 2015 has just about run
out of fuel.By late last week, the usually serious
Globe and Mail was reduced to quizzing a U.S. expert who had at first told the CBC he thought the spill response was pretty good. But then he heard that it might have taken up to 12 hours until the leaking grain ship was completely under control, which would be not so good.
This U.S. expert admitted he has not “followed the Vancouver spill very closely,” and was basically speculating. But that’s OK, because the main purpose of this media frenzy is to feed the established narrative that the Harper government is gutting the Coast Guard while trying to ramp up heavy oil shipments to Asia.
Yeah, that makes sense. A University of Toronto philosophy prof recently suggested that Stephen Harper likes war. Maybe he likes oil spills, too.
A retired captain from the now-closed Kitsilano Coast Guard station became the latest of a series of disgruntled ex-employees and union bosses to serve as the media’s go-to critics. He contradicted Coast Guard management
at every turn, dismissing them as political appointees with little operational experience.
His claims about loss of spill response capability from Kitsilano are questionable
at best. There was no talk of spill response when Kitsilano closed two years ago, because it was a search-and-rescue station.
Former B.C. Federation of Labour president Jim Sinclair held almost daily news conferences as it closed. People are going to drown, warned a parade of union spokespeople.
It’s been two years, and nobody has.
Premier Christy Clark and Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson were quick to summon TV cameras as oil-
sheen angst spread through condo towers. They declared the Coast Guard response a failure before they had any real understanding of it.
Unifor, the union representing Coast Guard employees, has vowed a full-scale election advertising attack on the Conservatives this year. On federal budget day, Unifor protested the closure of the Ucluelet Coast Guard ship monitoring station. Similar stations in Vancouver and Comox are also closing this year, replaced by a new monitoring
system run from Prince Rupert and Victoria.
I asked Industry Minister James Moore, the federal minister responsible for B.C., if this is a reduction in service. He said 1970s-era ship tracking equipment is being replaced with a new system that has already been deployed on the East Coast, to improve safety.
“These fears were also raised back in the ’60s and ’70s, when lighthouses were de-staffed,” Moore said. “I remember people saying, ‘Oh my God, this is going to be the end.’ And it turned out to be complete nonsense.”
Unifor operatives rushed to the media again last week with dire news of a half-hour outage of this new system, portraying this as evidence of a high-tech disaster waiting to happen. (Ships were told to monitor an old-school emergency radio channel for that uneventful half hour.)
What the union is really doing is ramping up its election propaganda, and intensifying efforts to protect redundant positions that are being replaced by new technology.
There was a similar media campaign last year targeting the consolidation of Veterans’ Affairs into Service Canada offices. There are serious problems with services to veterans, but union featherbedding would not help them.
The B.C. government is also introducing digital technology, eliminating hundreds of paper-pushing jobs in the process, with a mostly realistic response from unions.
But in this federal election year, realism will be in short supply.
Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.
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Law is for everyoneEditor:Re: PAN online question, April 15-22.
You asked “should there be stiffer fines and penalties for distracted driving?”
When drivers are stopped for impaired driving, they are subject to a fine and their vehicle impounded, points on their licence or restricted hours for driving.
I suggest the same penalties should be enforced for drivers caught driving while talking/texting on their cellphone, putting on makeup even shaving with their electric razors.
If appears these law breakers follow their own law.
So, distracted drivers – fine, impound cell for 30 days.
Paying fines appears to be an accepted way of the times, so remove their toy. They may get the message that the law is for everyone.
And if anyone thinks the bluetooth cell connection in a vehicle is the answer – wrong. To be distracted is to be distracted – cell to your ear or thru your radio, it is still being distracted.Fred Somers, Surrey
CharitableinvestmentEditor:Re: Project making progress, April 17.
Just a note to say “thank you” for the excellent article about our South Surrey Rotary Club’s orphanage project in Cambodia.
Mention is made that two of our members, Brian O’Ruairc and Stuart Wilson, have gone to Cambodia to oversee the project. These trips are entirely at their own personal expense. They – and we – believe it is prudent to see on site that the money is spent wisely and that good value is being received for this ambitious project.
Rotarians appreciate the support we receive from the community and the money raised is spent on local projects and worthy international projects.Don Boyce, Surrey
Areas shouldbe doody-freeEditor:Re: Two views on dogs at the beach, April 10 letters.
Letter-writer L. Veitch is correct in that there are more dogs at West Beach with no one patrolling it.
Crescent Beach has also gone to the dogs, as they seem to be there all year long now although they are only allowed there certain times.
I have also often wondered about the sanitary conditions at the beaches after witnessing numerous dogs doing their business in the
sand while their owners just walked on by. Some dogs even had diarrhea, then the tide comes in.
Is that really what we want our children to be swimming in?
Veitch has made some very valid points, and we should all seriously be thinking about them as more and more of our beaches in the Lower Mainland become contaminated with E. coli.
Bylaw enforcement needs to continue to be a strong force at all of the beaches if we are to keep them safe and clean.Cheryl Berti, White Rock
Re: Canine views frustrate, April 17 letters.
In response to letter-writer Katherine Booth’s comment: “(Cats)
have more civilized toilet habits.”I take strong exception to this
statement, as each day I must remove feces which a neighbour’s cat buries on a regular basis in my bark mulch.
Yes, I am trying various tactics to solve this problem.
And incidentally, if dogs require a licence, why not outdoor cats?Patricia Ryan, White Rock
RoyallywrongEditor:Re: Heads of state, April 22.
It is with some surprise, and even
dismay, that I noted your headline on page 1 of your issue of April 22, reporting on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s visit to Surrey.
Accuracy in reporting is essential, particularly in the ‘Whatever’ Age in which we now live.
But, whatever else he might be, Harper does not hold that position. By the Constitution of Canada, it is held by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. And long may she reign!John Stape, Surrey
Last I heard, the Queen is Canada’s head of state, represented by the Governor General, not Stephen Harper.Terry Garvey, Surrey
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Editor:Newspapers reported last week that the mayor of
Vancouver stated after a mayors’ council meeting at the TransLink offices that a ‘no’ in the referendum would imperil access to hundreds of millions of dollars in promised federal funds.
Where, exactly, in the budget does the federal government say so?Wolfgang Schmitz, White Rock
Re: Reluctantly getting to ‘no’, April 8 letters.I am rather tired of persons, similar to one letter
writer, making very unsubstantiated statements such as, “TransLink’s upper management created this mistrust with mismanagement of funds at every level.”
This sounds very impressive, but it is not supported by any referred data.
Reading annual reports prepared by accredited auditors disclose no indication of mismanagement of funds handled by TransLink. There have been some decisions which probably needed more explanation to satisfy a curious public or taxpayer. The Compass Card program is one that some alternative possible programs need to be displayed with relative costs, utility and timeliness.
It appears that on every level, a large segment of the public seems to believe that governments have money from some imaginary source which can pay for constituents’ wishes and desires as well as these same constituents’ absolute needs. I am not an expert on modern transportation systems, but neither am I a dreamer that believes all I have to do is wish and it shall become a fact.
I think more researched thought should be undertaken and evidenced before alleging all manner of wrongdoing. David G. Sparks, Surrey
Re: Surrey MLAs scold ‘no’ forces, March 10.Surrey-Panorama MLA Marvin Hunt was a respected
Surrey councillor for many years after he realized he couldn’t upstage Dianne Watts when she ousted Doug McCallum to become the best mayor Surrey ever had since I moved to Surrey in 1978.
However, he is slipping back since he was elected to the BC Liberal Party, whose doctrine should not be confused with the national Liberal Party of Canada.
Hunt and his cohorts say ‘no’ voters in the plebiscite are giving TransLink a “bad rap”. Would Hunt do something I don’t recall ever seeing since the SkyTrain began to operate in 1986, and that is an in-depth audit of the TransLink receipts and expenditures – including the salaries of the TransLink board members – thereby letting every taxpayer know where our money has been spent?
Now, Hunt and others state unequivocally that the transit system in B.C. is equivalent to any transit system in North America and elsewhere. I beg to differ.
I have spent four years in Washington, D.C., and three years in New York City, where I travelled daily by subway from Forest Hills, Long Island to Manhattan at a cost of $2 a day round-trip. I have also visited Montreal and Chicago on occasion. In Chicago, Montreal and Washington, the price was basically the same. In Toronto, you can board a bus at Pearson Airport for $2.50, transfer onto the subway and travel from one end of Toronto and back.
In none of these cities is there a zone fare and, please note, everyone boarding a subway platform has to pass through a turnstile, so it is not possible to board a train without paying.
The error was made when it was decided there would be no turnstiles at B.C. rapid-transit stations. Big mistake, as it has turned out – an estimated loss of revenue of approximately $2 million a year from 1986, totalling $59 million over the 29 years of SkyTrain’s existence.
Just think of how much money the TransLink board could have had to waste over the past 29 years.
I take umbrage with quasi-politicians who use their ‘superior knowledge’ to tell people which way to vote, when they are no better informed than the rest of the populace. And if they are better informed, it is their duty to tell their constituents the truth, and thus far without a public financial audit not even the politicians know where the money is being spent and/or wasted.
Voting ‘yes’ would be like buying a pig in a poke. J.R. Marshall, Surrey
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Hiebert’s main argument for his bill has been that labour organi-zations, as recipients of tax ben-efits, should report fully on their financial affairs to the CRA.
“We heard from very compel-ling witnesses in the Senate today that my bill is a timely step forward for trans-parency and account-ability in Canada’s labour organizations,” this week’s news release said.
Hiebert cited testimony from Ken Pereira, who was a key witness before the Charbonneau Com-mission, investigating corruption in Quebec’s construction unions, that “only full public disclo-sure will fix the problem.”
Hiebert also cited tes-timony from former Supreme Court Justice Michel Bastarache, say-ing it “does not affect the functioning of unions… it is about tax benefits and the conditions for obtaining those benefits.”
Also among those speaking before the com-mittee were Noah Arshi-noff, staff lawyer, legis-lation and law reform, and Michael Mazzuca, past chair of the national pensions and benefits law section of the Canadian Bar Association.
In 2012, when the bill was first debated, the association wrote to Par-liament urging it not to adopt the legislation.
In the letter, the asso-ciation said “it is unclear what issue or perceived problem the bill is intended to address… (it) mandates greater public disclosure of details of the financial operations of labour unions, and limitations on their polit-ical and lobbying activi-ties using mechanisms that could be problematic from a constitutional and a privacy perspective.”
On Friday, CBA com-munications director Hannah Bernstein con-firmed the association stands by its original position that the bill should be defeated.
In a letter to the com-mittee in December, the CBA said that, even with current amendments, “Bill C-377 is fundamen-tally flawed and triggers serious concerns from a privacy, constitutional and pensions law per-spective.”
Also speaking on the bill was Len MacKay, president of the Association of Justice Counsel, bargaining agent for some 2,700 lawyers employed by the federal government as crown counsels or in the Department of Justice and the Public Prosecution Service.
On the association’s website MacKay writes “we remind our members that this bill, which has been widely criticized, is basi-cally an anti-union piece of legis-lation… ultimately Bill C-377 is likely to expose the government to more legal challenges.”
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Sitting on the coffee table of Myra Merkal’s Victoria Avenue home is a children’s book that, right on the cover,
asks an important question – Do Princesses Wear Hiking Boots?
The answer, in Merkal’s case, is yes, they certainly do.
“I saw it, and I just had to buy it,” she explained. “How could I not?”
Merkal, after all, is the founder and chief organizer of White Rock’s annual Princess Party, which for the past five years has entertained the area’s young girls and boys while also raising money for a proposed all-abilities playground on White Rock’s East Beach.
And next month, Merkal will lace up her own hiking boots. Along with her sister, Sylvia, and three friends – including Surrey resident Linda Sprangers – Merkal will make a 500-km trek along the Camino de Santiago in northern Spain. They’ll start their journey May 20 in Pamplona, and plan to finish in Santiago June 12.
The trip – which Merkal has dubbed the “Soul2Sole” – is also a fundraiser for the playground initiative, which has been a focus for the White Rock native, and others like the White Rock Firefighters, for the last five years.
Merkal – whose son, Evan Bird, is a White Rock firefighter – has raised about $1,500 in pledges so far for the journey, and is aiming to raise $5,000.
In the past five years, $68,000 has been raised for the park through the White Rock Firefighters Charity Association. Merkal predicts that about $600,000 will be needed to build the playground, when all is said and done.
And while the annual princess parties have been successful, selling out each year, Merkal realized recently that if she’s ever to get close to that $600,000 number, she’d have to do even more.
And she hopes her current effort will even inspire others to get on board.
“There’s five of us women – we’re all over 60 – and we’re going to be walking about 25 km a day,” Merkal said. “I’m excited about the physical challenge – if I can do it, anyone can do it.
“I really do want to inspire people. Number one, I’m doing it to raise funds for the all-abilities park… and secondly, I want to inspire other people to do things. It doesn’t matter what your age is – I’m 67 years old, and I’m practising to do this big trek.
Hopefully it inspires people to do some things to help us raise more money. I want people to say, ‘Wow’ look what they’re doing for this park. How can we get involved, too?’”
Already, the response locally has been good, she said.
Each week, Merkal laces up her hiking boots, picks up her backpack and heads out on training walks. Often, she’s stopped along the way and asked what she’s doing – and people are excited to hear about her 500-km adventure.
The Camino de Santiago – also known as the Way of St. James – is the name of a
series of Christian pilgrimage routes from the Middle Ages. It is rumoured that Saint James was buried in Santiago, at the end of the route.
Travellers along any of the paths carry with them passports, which are then stamped at cathedrals – and sometimes hostels – in each village along the way. In Santiago, travellers take part in a service at the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.
In 2013, Merkal and her sister – who lives in Germany – completed the final 100 km of the route, and took in the service at the cathedral.
“It’s just amazing. Once you’ve completed this journey, and it’s physically draining, you can just feel the emotions come right up
into your throat,” she said, adding that doing one-fifth of the route “wet our whistle” and inspired them to do the entire journey this time around.
“You walk through forests, and through villages, and you see people and sheep and cows, and there’s hills… Just the walk itself, you can really imagine yourself being back thousands of years. The spirituality of it, this whole pilgrimage, is just incredible.”
To donate online to Merkal’s trek, visit www.youcaring.com and search for “Soul2Sole” in the search window.
Or, to donate in person, email Merkal at [email protected]
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Nick Greenizan photoIn preparation for her upcoming trek along the Camino de Santiago, Myra Merkal has been going on long training walks on the Peninsula.
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Hospice hikeResidents from around
the Semiahmoo Penin-sula are getting ready to take a hike this week-end to raise funds and awareness for a local non-profit organization.
The Hike for Hospice returns Sunday (May 3) at Blackie Spit Park (3136 McBride Ave.), raising money for the White Rock South Surrey Hospice Society.
The event, hosted by Global BC personality Mark Madryga, kicks off at 9 a.m., rain or shine, and includes a one-, three- or five-kilometre walk or run through Crescent Beach.
This year, an anonymous donor has offered to match all donations up to $10,000, according to the society’s website.
To find out more about the Hike for Hospice, or to register, visit www.whiterockhospice.org or call 604-531-7484.
Birthday bashWhite Rock
Soroptimists will celebrate the group’s 65th birthday next month with awards, a fashion show and dinner.
Treasurer Liz Aubert said there are still tickets available to the soiree, set for 6 p.m. May 12 at Sammy J’s (15770 Croydon Dr.) in South Surrey.
In addition to announcing the winner of their $2,000 Women’s Opportunity Award, the Soroptimists will dis-tribute six community grants that night, worth a total of $20,700.
Describing the cel-ebration as a fun event, Aubert said it is also a good opportunity for anyone interested in Soroptimists to learn more about what the group does and how. For example, the Sorop-timists’ chief charity is ReStart, a program which provides kits of household items to women and children who need a hand get-ting re-established
after leaving transition facilities. The guest speaker for May 12 will be Soroptimist Interna-tional’s Western Canada regional governor Heather Rollins.
For tickets or more information, call Aubert at 604-538-3505.
– Tracy Holmes
Rodeo returnsIt’s almost time to
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The 69th annual Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair is set for the Cloverdale Fair-
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Batten – BC Country Music Association’s female vocalist of the year – and professional trick rider and horse entertainer Niki Cam-maert Flundra.
The four-day event will also feature all the other attractions that rodeo-goers have come to expect over the years – including bull riding, barrel racing and mutton bustin’.
For more info, visit ww.cloverdalerodeo.com
-Nick Greenizan
Trail historyCombining history
with the love of nature, the annual Semiahmoo Heritage Trail Walk returns to the Peninsula May 23.
The hike will kick off at 2 p.m. at 28 Avenue and 148 Street, across from Victory Memorial Gardens. A brief history of the trail will be presented by Surrey Archivist Ryan Gallagher, followed by a walk through the trail led by naturalists Lynn Pollard and Al Schulze.
Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions of the experts, as they discuss the trees, plants, birds and other wildlife that make up the historical South Surrey trail.
– Melissa Smalley
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File photoHike for Hospice returns to Crescent Beach May 3.
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Tracy HolmesStaff Reporter
A fundraiser to purchase medical equipment for Peace Arch Hospital that “just doesn’t get bought otherwise” is set for 6-9 p.m. May 7 at Gracepoint Church in South Surrey.
Marketplace & Fashion Show 2015, organized by the Kay Hogg Goodwill Group of the Peace Arch Hospital Auxiliary Society, is to be an evening of shopping, fashion, more shopping, door prizes and dessert.
In 2013, about 230 people attended, raising $5,600 for the cause. This year, organizers are hoping for at least 300 guests and to raise even more funds.
Group member Kathy McIntyre – a retired PAH emergency nurse – said feedback from the first event has been incorporated to improve the experience for everyone.
Changes include the addition of more – and more varied – fashions, and the extension of the catwalk about 20 feet into the crowd for better viewing.
McIntyre and fellow auxiliaries Jane Jamieson and Joan Dewinetz lauded the contributions of fashion-show organizer Rhonda McJannet, a local resident who donates her time to the effort.
“We couldn’t do this without her,” McIntyre said.
The show will feature fashions from Edge, Beaches Swimwear, Suzanne’s, Jenny’s, Riverside Golf & Tennis Wear and Pennington’s.
Items for sale from about 20 marketplace vendors will range from hair clips to handmade jewelry to chocolate.
Proceeds from the evening will be put towards purchasing minor capital equipment. In the past, such “patient comforts” have included things like GlideScopes (assists in intubating patients), Isoflex mattresses (which prevent bed sores) and a pneumatic tourniquet.
Requests on the wish list this year total around $375,000 and every auxiliary group is organizing “every fundraiser they can think of ” in an effort to
meet the need.“We support as much
as we can,” McIntyre said.
McIntyre, Jamieson and Dewinetz are among 11 members of the Kay Hogg Goodwill Group, which formed in honour of Dewinetz’s mother. Her father, Dr. Al Hogg, was the city’s first doctor.
Other fundraisers organized by the group each year include a kitchen tour, a Joy of Music evening and a meat sale.
Tickets to Marketplace & Fashion Show 2015 are $25. They are available at the hospital gift shop, participating stores, or by calling 604-536-5634 or 604-535-8552. They will not be sold at the door.
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Tracy Holmes photoPAH auxiliary members Kathy McIntyre (left) and Joan Dewinetz with two machines that funds raised by the auxiliary have purchased in the past.
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The life of a young Peninsula man who bravely fought cancer for years will be celebrated this weekend.
Eric Dorchester, 23, passed away April 16, nearly five years after he was diagnosed with osteogenic sarcoma, the same cancer that claimed the life of Terry Fox.
In 2013, a year after Dorchester lost his leg below the knee, he spoke to Peace Arch News about the experience and how his determination allowed him to still snowboard, wake board and rock climb.
“Other than being able to sprint, I’m just as mobile as ever,” Dorchester, an Earl Marriott grad, said at the time. “I don’t know if I would go back and change it all. It’s probably made me a better person.”
In announcing his passing on social media, Dorchester’s older brother, Guy, wrote of Eric’s positive outlook and how he inspired those around him.
“Eric has left behind him a legacy of inspiration from all the
lives he has touched through unyielding laughter and unwavering positive attitude.”
A celebration of Dorchester’s life is planned for this Saturday (May 2) from 2 to 5
p.m. at the Cascades Convention Centre, 20393 Fraser Hwy., Langley. His family welcomes anyone whose life he may have touched to take part in the event.
– Melissa Smalley
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THIS IS THE LIFE
There’s nothing quite like a visit from a good friend – especially when they come
to your home bearing a tasty home-cooked meal.
The volunteers at White Rock’s Meals on Wheels program have been providing hot, delicious and healthy food, delivered with a smile, for more than 45 years.
There are many reasons why seniors in the community may want to sign up for a meal-delivery service, according to program co-ordinator Pat Patton.
Whether their clients are recovering from illness or injury, unable to safely cook for themselves any longer, or simply want a break from cooking, Patton says Meals on Wheels can offer as little or as much help as they need.
“We come on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and we do deliver on public holidays,” Patton explained. “Sometimes our clients don’t want us to deliver all three days, so it can be personally tailored to whatever they would like.”
The meals are prepared fresh at Evergreen Campus of Care, and although the program offers a set menu, Patton said she is able to specialize the meals slightly based on preference and dietary requirements.
“The one part of the meal I can change is the protein,” she said. “We have some people who don’t want fish, so on those days, they wouldn’t get fish.”
Patton said there is a good variety in the meals – which are low in fat and salt content – including dishes such as chicken stew, roast, baked ham, meatballs and more.
Volunteers with the program do far more than simply deliver a hot meal, Patton noted.
They provide a sense of security for their elderly clients, many of whom live on their own, and on occasion might be in need of
assistance. “If there’s no reply
when a volunteer delivers, they will leave the meal, but word will get back to me at the end of delivery, and I would be checking
up on them in the afternoon,” Patton said. “Most of the time, it’s nothing more than they went
to the laundry or something, but sometimes people have been needing help.”
Among the information Patton collects from clients is their doctor’s phone number and a family contact, should an emergency arise.
Drivers are often asked to help clients with any number of things they might need a hand with, and Patton said they are always happy to oblige.
“Our regular drivers and regular clients really get to know each
other, and it’s a position of trust and friendship very often,” she said.
The program is something of a well-oiled machine, made up of more than 50 volunteers servicing around 60 clients throughout White Rock and South Surrey.
On delivery days, the co-ordinators, known as day captains sort the different routes, ensuring they have enough drivers and distributing any special requirements.
Each driver is given a book with
a map, and a card for each client that is marked according to their order.
Some clients pay with each meal delivery – at a cost of $6 – while some pay at the end of the month.
In addition to the friendships that are made between clients and volunteers, Patton said there is a great sense of camaraderie among the program’s volunteers, who meet briefly on the mornings they deliver before heading out on the road.
“Some of our volunteers have been with us for decades, and luckily we’re getting some nice new ones,” Patton said. “We have young mothers with children in schools, to people still delivering in their 80s.”
Patton encourages anyone who is interested in the program – whether as a volunteer or client – to call the office at 604-541-6352.
Potential clients are welcome to test the program out for a week or two to see if it’s something that will suit their needs, she said.
“Give yourself a holiday,” Patton said. “When you think of how many meals you’ve made in a lifetime, these are meals you don’t have to shop for, you don’t have to cook and you can even recycle the dishes.”
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Internal scar tissue is a condition impacting many individuals with signi cant pain and resulting mobility limitations. But it’s often not recognized as that -- even by experienced healthcare professionals. Diagnosis is hampered by the fact, that internal scar tissue doesn’t typically show up as di erent from surrounding normal tissues in X-rays, MRI and CT scans. However, it can be seen during surgery and if it’s close enough to the surface, it can be felt to the touch by practitioners speci cally trained in internal scar tissue detection.
Internal Scar Tissue Causing Pain and Limiting Mobility Internal scar tissue is the body’s “emergency cellular structure” that builds in response to an injury.
is tissue is made from comparatively minimalist, tough, in exible and brous kind of material. It isn’t as exible and doesn’t contribute to strength and mobility. To use a simple analogy, internal scar tissue is a bit like our body’s natural duct tape. It’s a quick emergency x, not a good permanent repair. In the short term, internal scar tissue is helpful, since it creates a quick re-connection between cut or torn tissues.
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Beginning today, the Seniors Health Network each month will pose a question to a health-care professional.
This month the Alzheimer society was asked: “My husband seems to be getting
increasingly forgetful and confused. He often doesn’t remember if he has had breakfast and sometimes he forgets our kids’ names. What should I do?”
Avalon Tournier from Alzheimer BC says:I would suggest you call your doctor so a
health-care professional can examine and test your husband.
There are many possible causes for his memory loss, and it is possible this is being caused by a reversible condition.
If your husband is diagnosed with any form of dementia, I suggest you call the Alzheimer Society of BC. We have a series of workshops called “The family Caregiver Series” which can help caregivers communicate better with the person with memory loss.
The Alzheimer society also offers regular caregiver support group meetings which will provide current information and a place to find support and friendship with others whose life has been affected by a memory-loss condition.
You can also call our local office at 604-541-0606 and request a one-to-one appointment with a team member, pick up information or receive detailed information about our caregiver support groups.
Fraser Health also suggests: • If you have concerns about someone experiencing forgetfulness and confusion, review the Alzheimer Society’s website (www.alzheimer.ca/en/bc) or call 1-800-936-6033.• Discuss these concerns with your doctor.• Early diagnosis is important. There are several treatable conditions that have symptoms similar to Alzheimer’s disease. Early diagnosis is also key to get connected with resources and services.
To help you know what to look for, the Alzheimer Society has developed the following list of 10 warning signs:
1. Memory loss that affects day-to-day function
It’s normal to occasionally forget appointments, colleagues’ names or a friend’s phone number and remember them later. A person with Alzheimer’s disease may forget things more often and not remember them later, especially things that have happened more recently.
2. Difficulty performing familiar tasksBusy people can be so distracted from
time to time that they may leave the carrots on the stove and only remember to serve them at the end of a meal. A person with Alzheimer’s disease may have trouble with tasks that have been familiar to them all their lives, such as preparing a meal.
3. Problems with languageEveryone has trouble finding the right
word sometimes, but a person with Alzheimer’s disease may forget simple words or substitute words, making her sentences difficult to understand.
4. Disorientation of time and placeIt’s normal to forget the day of the week or
your destination - for a moment. But a person with Alzheimer’s disease can become lost on their own street, not knowing how they got there or how to get home.
5. Poor or decreased judgmentPeople may sometimes put off
going to a doctor if they have an infection, but eventually seek medical attention. A person with Alzheimer’s disease may have decreased judgment, for example not recognizing a medical problem that needs attention or wearing heavy clothing on a hot day.
6. Problems with abstract thinkingFrom time to time, people may have
difficulty with tasks that require abstract thinking, such as balancing a chequebook. Someone with Alzheimer’s disease may have significant difficulties with such tasks, for example not recognizing what the numbers in the chequebook mean.
7. Misplacing thingsAnyone can temporarily misplace a wallet
or keys. A person with Alzheimer’s disease may put things in inappropriate places: an iron in the freezer or a wristwatch in the sugar bowl.
8. Changes in mood and behaviourEveryone becomes sad or moody from time
to time. Someone with Alzheimer’s disease can exhibit mood swings – from calm to tears to anger – for no apparent reason.
9. Changes in personalityPeople’s personalities can change somewhat
with age. But a person with Alzheimer’s disease can become confused, suspicious or withdrawn. Changes may also include apathy, fearfulness or acting out of character.
10. Loss of initiativeIt’s normal to tire of housework,
business activities or social obligations, but most people regain their initiative. A person with Alzheimer’s disease may become very passive, and require cues and prompting to become involved.
Again – if you notice any of these symptoms, be sure to discuss your concerns with your doctor!
Avalon Tournier is the Support and Education Co-ordinator for the Alzheimer’s Society of BC and is responsible for Surrey, North Delta and White. Her office number is 604-541-0606.
The South Surrey White Rock Seniors Health Network is a community-based coalition of multiple seniors service providers led by Dr. Grace Park and working under the auspices of the mayor of White Rock. If you have a question to be considered for publication, please email [email protected]
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It is always fun trying something new to spice up your fitness routine.
Drop-in spaces are available to attend Zumba or yoga classes.
Zumba Gold is a great fusion of Latin-inspired dance techniques used to get you moving in fun, new ways.
Yoga improves balance, muscle strength and flexibility while encouraging a feeling of inner peace.
Various times and locations are available, see the schedule in the Spring Recreation Guide (page 24) at www.whiterockcity.ca or pick up a schedule at any recreation and culture location – Kent Street, White Rock Community Centre or Centennial Park Leisure Centre. Ask about the ZYP pass.
If you are a low-income senior and looking for some advice with a legal matter, contact Kent Street at 604-541-2231 to book a free appointment with Al Benson, a local lawyer who volunteers the first Wednesday of the month. The next available date is May 6.
White Rock Then and Now will give a pictorial overview of the history of White Rock from
pre-European contact to present. Seats are selling fast for the
May 11 presentation in the Kent Street classroom. Pre-register by
calling 604-541-2199. The presentation is
from 1-2 p.m., so be sure to come early and have lunch in the coffee shop beforehand.
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Find out what Bach Flower Remedies are relevant to you, how to make your own personal blend and see the positive effects at work.
Call 604-541-2199 to register for this presentation scheduled for May 12 at 7 p.m. at the Centre for Active Living.
Experience Zumba and ballroom together.
Explore the history of ballroom dance styles as movement and technique are taught and how it transitions to the Zumba dance floor with actual syllabus patterns.
Express yourself in the elegant foxtrot, sophisticated West Coast swing, romantic bolero and the magical Viennese waltz – perfect for singles and couples.
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Call 604-541-2199 for info. The iPhone and iPad have
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Bring your device and learn how to use the features to produce good photos and videos, make simple edits and even take a selfie.
Call 604-541-2199 to register for this two-hour workshop scheduled for May 12 at 7 p.m. at White Rock Community Centre.
Get on the bus for some culture at Art! Vancouver.
A new art fair at the Vancouver Convention Centre showcasing original, one-of-a-kind and innovative artwork.
Fees include transportation and admission to May 22 show.
Call to register 604-541-2199. Don’t miss the Kent Street
Choristers spring concert at the First United Church on May 22.
Tickets are $15 and available at the Kent Street Activity Centre or from Kent Street choir members.
The Kent Street Activity Centre, located at 1475 Kent St., is open to people 55 years of age or better. For information, call 604-541-2231.
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Darts Hill is Francisca Darts’ living legacy – a plantsman’s garden featuring an immense variety of mature shrubs and trees from around the world.
Th e Glades woodland garden is home to over 1600 mature rhododendrons (some more than 6m/20ft tall!), azaleas and heritage trees.
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lifestyles
This is the time of year that over a million shorebirds
visit local beaches as they head north for the nesting season.
The smallest sandpipers, collectively known as “peeps”, are tiny birds, each weighing only as much as a granola bar.
Individual birds are easily overlooked since their brownish-grey plumage blends with the mud. A large flock is much more noticeable, especially when they perform their amazing aerial displays.
Peeps fly 11,000 km on migration from their wintering areas in South America to their breeding grounds in Alaska, and the Fraser delta is one of only a few stopovers en route.
It is essential that the mud and sand flats of Boundary Bay, Roberts Bank and Sturgeon Banks remain viable habitat.
According to a 2014 study by Environment Canada and Bird Studies Canada, it is possible that the entire Pacific Flyway population of Western Sandpiper and Dunlin may be found on the Fraser River delta during migration.
The study authors calculated that 600,000 Western Sandpiper
and 200,000-250,000 Dunlin, another sandpiper species, stop to feed just at Roberts Bank, with similar numbers occurring on Boundary Bay and Sturgeon Banks.
Each bird may stay only two to three days, foraging and roosting, before pressing on with its journey.
Sandpipers feed by probing in the mud for small creatures or by sucking up biofilm from the surface. If
disturbed, they try and resettle just a few metres along to resume their feeding.
With the tide going out, the shorebirds become very spread out and distant, and can be difficult to observe. However, when the tide turns, the incoming water coaxes the feeding birds closer to shore.
With no more mud exposed, the birds sleep, preen and relax, restoring their energy for the kilometres to come.
At this time, they are very vulnerable to attack from falcons and eagles and disturbance by dogs and humans.
Anne Murray, the author of two nature books available in local book stores, writes monthly in the Peace Arch News – www.natureguidesbc.com
Delta a major stopover for flocks winging their way north
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Nominations must be submitted by: Tuesday, June 9, 2015
Please send these materials to: Attn: 2015 Surrey Civic Treasures Award Surrey Arts Centre 13750 – 88th Ave. Surrey, B.C. V3W 3L1
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In their respective fields of expertise, all of the Surrey Civic Treasures pictured above are champions of our City’s Arts & Heritage.
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lifestyles
Auxiliary spends thousands on new equipmentThis time of the year, the
auxiliary is asked to make a financial
commitment for major equipment to the hospital.
We have a very thorough purchasing process in order to make sure that only the most necessary items are bought. A group of people from all the departments of the hospital meet to discuss what the most important priorities are for each department.
All of our equipment is purchased by Hospital Supply Services, a B.C. government agency. This is an agency that makes sure that all of
our equipment complies to strict electrical and medical standards.
We are able to take advantage of bulk-buying discounts as often the same products are being purchased by other health-care providers.
Last year, we were able to spend just over $350,000 on equipment for the hospital. We purchase items that are used by all departments, including our residential care units.
Last year, the auxiliary purchased 50 new beds for residential care. These
beds make a huge difference in the lives of our residents.
For many residents with
complex medical issues, a restful night’s sleep can provide much-needed comfort. For those residents who are quite frail or spend a significant amount of time in bed, the provision of a specialized sleeping surface, such as the Isogel mattress will promote skin integrity and reduce the risk of pressure ulcers.
We were able to purchase a pneumatic tourniquet last year.
The pneumatic tourniquet is used for all applicable orthopedic procedures done on upper and lower limbs. It is used on a daily basis at Peace Arch Hospital. It stops the blood flow and provides the surgeon with a clear view. It can also be used to confine local anesthetic to the limb, avoiding
the need for a general anesthetic.The newly purchased tourniquet
has an easy-to-clean touch screen with a large display and easy-to-use to buttons. It is smaller and lighter than the previous tourniquets we have used in the OR. This piece of equipment cost more than $18,000.
Last year, we were also able to purchase a small hand joint drill which is used for putting in screws and plates by orthopedic surgeons. This small piece of equipment cost more than $14,000. This drill has to be made up to surgical standards and is used by the surgeons on a daily basis.
Please save the date for a fashion show and marketplace which will be held on May 7 at Gracepoint
Church located on the King George Highway (see page 13).
There will be fashions from Edge, Beaches Swimwear, Suzanne’s and Jenny’s, Riverside Golf and Tennis Wear and Pennington’s. This event is sponsored by the Kay Hogg Goodwill Group. Tickets may be purchased from the hospital gift shop and participating stores.
We are always looking for volunteers. If you are interested in being a volunteer, applications may be picked up at the Superfluity Shop, the hospital gift shop or the information desk at the hospital.
Felicity Matthews writes monthly on behalf of the Peace Arch Hospital Auxiliary.
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ChiropractorWhat Should You Do to Relieve Low Back Pain?Stretching for low back pain seems to be a common trend among back pain suffers. People with back pain tend to stretch out their low back, or lumbar spine, only to wake up the next day feeling worse.
Although it feels good in the moment, by stretching your lumbar spine today
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This may seem counterintuitive, however, these stretches actually lead to more cumulative damage. The reason stretching provides temporary relief is due to perception via the stimulation of the muscle stretch receptors. This can cause more harm than good as you are stretching already elongated and strained muscles.
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Designed for the millions who are new or occasional golfers, this program is intended to bring adults into the game by offering fi ve introductory lessons in a small-group environment. Certifi ed PGA of Canada Golf instructors will conduct the lessons and provide participants with the opportunity to learn and practice the basics in a fast and gratifying way for a very low cost. --$100.00 for 5 lessons!!!
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When a dog is happy using a crate, it makes grooming visits or if they need to stay over at the vet less stressful. Also, if you are visiting family and there is a lot going on, you can give your dog their own space where they can get away and remain relaxed.
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Namaste! Welcome to India, one of the most diverse nations on
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Brain atrophy takes place when the connections between cells in the brain are damaged, or the cells in general are lost. This condition can be caused by a number of issues including natural aging. Symptoms of brain atrophy may include memory loss, lack of motor skills, reduced reading skill and difficulty with speech.
A recent study from Johns Hopkins University and the National Institute on Aging found individuals with untreated hearing loss who underwent annual MRI’s, over a 10 year period, showed an average 1 cubic centimeter of brain tissue loss per year. More importantly, there was significant atrophy in the brain structures responsible for processing sound and speech.
Naturally, the brain becomes smaller with age however untreated hearing loss may accelerate brain shrinkage. While changes in brain structure are expected with aging, areas responsible for hearing and speech perception are not isolated. Closely related areas help with memory and sensory integration and have been shown to be involved in the early stages of mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease.
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Nick GreenizanSports Reporter
Every time Douglas Cannon hears a 17-year-old midget player announce that it’s his last year playing hockey, it breaks his heart.
Cannon – like many others, to be sure – believes hockey is a game that can be played for a lifetime, but as players “age out” of the minor hockey system, many quit the game altogether.
And while some will pick up the
sport later as adults, Cannon feels it’s important to bridge that gap between midget hockey and adult leagues.
It’s why he and others at Semiahmoo Minor Hockey are aiming to revive the association’s juvenile division, for players aged 18-20.
Semi has not iced a juvenile squad since the 2010/11 season, though other nearby associations – in Cloverdale and Langley – have teams, on which a few former Semiahmoo juvenile-aged
players have played in recent years, in lieu of a Semi-based team.
Semiahmoo aims to have at least one juvenile team ready for the 2015 season this fall.
“My primary goal is to stop kids from saying, and believing, that it’s their last year of hockey,” explained Cannon, Semiahmoo’s juvenile-division co-ordinator. “It’s such a shock to hear that. It’s always baffled me that you play a sport all through elementary school
and high school, and then just all of a sudden, you quit what you love.
“Semiahmoo has more than enough (potential) players to get a team together, so it just made sense to try – let’s give these kids the option to keep playing.”
Cannon concedes there are other reasons, aside from a lack of playing options, that cause some to quit when they reach 17 or 18 years old. At that
Semiahmoo Minor Hockey aims to revive juvenile program
‘Let’s give kids the option to keep playing’
Douglas CannonSemi Hockey see page 32
Newton football star expected to be selected in this week’s draft
Covington eyes NFLRick KupchukSports Reporter
The next few days will be the biggest of Chris-tian Covington’s life.
After playing three seasons of NCAA football with the Rice University Owls in Houston, Texas, the 21-year-old has declared himself eligible for the National Football League Draft.
And if the countless mock drafts on football websites are accurate, Covington will be among a handful of Canadians chosen. Just 30 Canadians have been drafted over the past three decades.
“I’m nervous, I’m anxious,” he admitted. “I want to get it over with and go back to football. But it’s a process, and you have to allow the pro-cess to unravel at its own pace.”
Covington is back in Newton, at home with his parents, where friends and family will join him to watch this weekend’s draft.
“This is very much a good mental break,” he told Black Press Sunday, taking a break from power-washing the driveway. “I find myself at my most relaxed when I’m with my family.”
The first round, with each of the 32 NFL teams making one selection, takes place Thursday night. The second and third rounds are Friday evening, with rounds four through seven set for Saturday. Covington admits it will be difficult to watch while waiting to hear his name called, adding his father, Canadian Football League Hall of Famer Grover Covington, is “kind of stressing out, too.”
“I have family coming in from Winnipeg, from California, from Houston. Just to have family and good friends around me, nothing better than that,” Christian said. “Hopefully it’s over quick. Realistically, I’m hoping to hear my name called Friday. If not, I just get to have that time with my family for that much longer.”
Since he left for Rice in 2011, his visits home have been few, and usually short. His current Anthony Vasser/Rice Athletics photo
Surrrey football player Christian Covington (right) sacks Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel during a 2013 game. see page 32
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age, many players graduate high school and head off to college or join the workforce, and their priorities change.
But in the midst of all those new life changes, Cannon – who played juvenile hockey for Semiahmoo in the 1970s – said continuing to play hockey can be a “welcome break from your new reality.”
“You’ve got all these changes going on in your life, but once or twice a week, you can have something familiar, where not everything’s coming at you brand
new,” he said. Cannon said some of his best
memories are from his days playing minor hockey, including juvenile.
“When I played, it was a very welcome part of my life,” he said. “And if you ask any player what their best memories are, it’s the road trips and the friendships they made.”
Depending on numbers, it is possible that Semiahmoo could ice multiple juvenile teams – including, potentially, an ‘A’ division squad – but for now, the initial focus will be on putting
together a house-league/non-contact team.
“It would be up to the kids, whether they’d want to play ‘A’ or at the rec-level, but for now, just letting the kids know is the first step,” he said.
“Adult hockey leagues are non-contact, so hopefully we can provide a transition between youth and adult hockey. This is the hockey you’re going to play for the rest of your life.”
For more information, visit www.semihockey.ca. Those who register before April 30 will save $100 on fees.
Hockey should be ‘lifetime sport’ from page 31
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stay ranks among the longest, and is a welcome break from academ-ics and athletics, both of which he excelled at in Houston.
Expected to receive his degree in Kinesiology and Sports Medi-cine in December, Covington redshirted (practised, but did not play) in 2011. He played in 12 games as a freshman in 2012, and in 2013 was a Conference USA all-star while recording 59 tackles and four sacks on an Owls team that won the conference championship.
Covington said the champion-ship was what he will remember most about being an Owl.
“Not many players can say they’ve been on a team that’s a
part of school history,” he said. “It was the first one in 56 years, it was unbelievable.”
A knee injury limited his par-ticipation to just seven games last season. The injury sidelined him for the final five games of the schedule, as well as for the Hawaii Bowl on Dec. 24 in Honolulu.
Covington considered returning to Rice, “but once I was able to get away from football and school life, I took that time to… be with my family, and think about what’s best for me. I thought this was an opportunity to capture a dream I’ve had since I was a little kid.
“I don’t regret my decision, I’m fully recovered.”
Since the injury, he has had
workouts with the Houston Tex-ans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Min-nesota Vikings and Detroit Lions.
Should Covington achieve his goal of playing in the NFL, he will have followed a similar career path as his American-born father. Grover, a North Carolina native, travelled north of the border for a 10-year Hall-of-Fame career in Canada with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. After settling in Surrey, he and wife Natasha are now watch-ing their Canadian-born son pos-sibly head south to play as a pro.
“It’s kind of funny to think about that,” the younger Covington said, adding he never thought of the coincidence.
“It’s kind of ironic.”
Draft a chance to ‘capture a dream’ from page 31
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McCONNELL,Edward Walter (Ted)
Veteran, PEng1921-2015
Ted passed away peacefully in his sleep the morning of April 14, 2015, in the Dr. Al Hogg Pavilion following a lengthy illness in Peace Arch Hospital.Ted was born August 27, 1921 in Calgary Alberta to Lola and Earl McConnell.He leaves to mourn, his loving wife Doris after 66 years of marriage, and 2 sons, Don and Jim (Maureen) of BC, one grandson, Travis (Christian) and 2 great-grandchildren, Lily and Parker, of Toronto, 2 sis-ters-in-law Lillian Saar, and Beatrice Schieman in Ottawa, and several nieces and neph-ews as well as cousins in Ont., AB and BC. He was prede-ceased by his parents and his older brother Jim who was killed early in WWII in a pilot training accident in England.Ted enlisted in The Royal Ca-nadian Air Force in 1941 and served as pilot instructor on many bases across Canada. He also fl ew coastal patrol out of Halifax and was there on VE Day. He was discharged in 1946. At the outbreak of the Korean War he was asked to re-enlist by the RCAF and re-joined in 1950. He served as Base Construction Engineer-ing offi cer across Canada until 1969 when he reached the mandatory retirement age for his rank (Major). In all he served in the RCAF for 24 years. He loved fl ying and fl ew till the day he retired at Cold Lake, AB. Between the 2 wars, Ted studied and received his BSc in mining engineering from the University of Alberta in 1949. After graduation he was a strip mine manager in Coleman, AB. until 1950 when he re-enlisted. Following his release from service, he joined the Northern Alberta Inst. Of Technology in Edmonton, teaching math to tradespeople in the Continuing Ed. Dept. He was there from 1970 until 1986 when he reached 65. He then moved back to his beloved Calgary. He enjoyed gardening, curling, bridge and playing golf. He also volun-teered for 15 years at Bethany Lifeline, demonstrating and installing life line units. We also travelled extensively. He walked the great wall of China and especially enjoyed the many cruises we took.When his health started to fail him in his early 80’s, our sons who worked and lived in Vancouver encouraged us to move to BC to be closer to them So in 2004 we moved to White Rock, then Surrey.We wish to thank Dr. D. O’Leary and the many nurses and staff at Peace Arch Hospi-tal and Dr. Al Hogg Pavilion for the wonderful care he received.A funeral service will be held Monday, May 4th at 3 p.m. in Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 2350-148 St., Surrey, BC, with Pastor Peter Hanson offi ciating.
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RICHARDSON,Florence Marie
April 20, 1917 - April 18, 2015
Florence went to be with the Lord on April 18th, at the age of 97, just two days prior of her 98th birthday. Florence wasborn April 20th, 1917 in Major, SK. Predeceased by the love of her life husband Frank and grandson Sean Johnson. She is survived by son Larry (Solvei), daughter Joy (Brian), grandchil-dren Lyle, Wayne, Brenda, greatgrandchildren Brittany, Liam(mother Michele), Mekenna,Alli and nieces and nephews.
Florence was a faithful memberof St. John’s PresbyterianChurch for many years. She loved being a member of the Rotary Ann’s and was an avid bridge player. In her younger years she enjoyed square danc-ing with the White Rock Club, golfi ng, curling and camping with the Clover Loafers in their RV. She loved having the fami-ly & cooking for all her children,grandchildren & great grand-children. She always took time to listen and give them support and advice. She will be sadly missed by her family and her new friends at Bethshan Gar-dens. A celebration of life will beheld Saturday, May 2nd, 11am at St. John’s PresbyterianChurch, 1480 George St., WhiteRock, B.C. In lieu of fl owers, donations could be made to St. John’s Church.
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7 OBITUARIES
DORCHESTER, Eric1992-2015
Eric Dorchester, son of Ted and Allison and brother to Guy (Robin), passed away at his South Surrey Home on April 16, at the age of 23, following a four year epic battle with osteosarcoma. He maintained his zest for life and his infectious sense of humour throughout, living each day to its fullest and adding new friends and admirers from the healthcare community to the legions of friends he accumu-lated during his short life.He will be remembered by his aunts, uncles, cousins, ex-tended family and friends for his indomitable positivity, strength of character and the twinkle in his eyes.A Celebration of Eric’s Life willbe held at the Coast Hotel andConvention Centre in Langleyon Saturday, May 2nd at 2pm.
FUCHS, ElfriedeOct. 13, 1939-April 23, 2015
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Elfi e. After a short battle with cancer, Elfi e passed away April 23 2015 at the Peace Arch Hospice. Elfi e was pre-deceased by her hus-band Manfred, remembered and sadly missed by her loving family Janet (Gary) Lee, Tony (Janette) Fuchs, 3 grandchil-dren Andrew, Alexandra, Samuel and companion Dale. The family would like to thank for BC Cancer Agency, and the Peace Arch Hospice doc-tors, nurses and support staff for making her past few weeks comfortable. By her request there will be no formal service after cremation and the family will be celebrating her life at a later date. God bless you Mom/Omi, we will never forget you
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7 OBITUARIES
McQUARRIE, Joyce Gwendolyn November 10, 1920 -
March 26, 2015
Joyce was born in Estevan, SKand passed away peacefully in Langley, BC, at the age of 94. Joyce was predeceased by her husband John in 1995. She is survived by her children: Glen (Judy), Shirley (Don), and Pat (Steve), 5 grandchildren & 4 great-grandchildren. A Celebra-tion of Her Life will be held on Saturday, May 2, from 1-4 pm at 4466 - 217B St Langley, BC.
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7 OBITUARIES
SCHENDERLING, Ernest Paul
Feb. 17 1960 - Apr 25 2015
Paul entered fully into the presence of His Lord & Savior on Saturday, April 25, 2015, at the age of 55 years, following a four-month battle with can-cer. He was a Godly man who maintained optimism by the strength of the Lord and devot-ed all his considerable deter-mination to what he - and we - knew was to be a titanic battle. It is with great sadness to an-nounce that the Lord has called him home.Paul was preceded in death by his parents John and Elisabeth as well as his nephew Jesse. He is survived by his 5 chil-dren, Rob (Jennifer), Jeremy, Jeff, Brittany and Brianne; by the mother of his children, Wendy; his 3 grandchildren, Emma, Nolan and Evelyn: his girlfriend Sandra; 7 siblings Pete (Diane), John (Jan), Tina (Karl), Jeannette (Harry), Elsa (Paul), Randy (Brenda), and Arnie. Paul is deeply missed by other extended family members and countless friends and neighbours. Paul was a remarkable father and businessman, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend. He was a pillar to many families and friends around him. He was an incredible soul who made countless sacrifi ces so that his children could become the people they are today. A ser-vice of celebration, of Paul’s life, will be held on Friday, May 1, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. at South-Ridge Fellowship Baptist Church 22756 - 48 Avenue Langley, BC with Pastor Doug Smith offi ciating. Condolenc-es for the family may be left online at www.arbutusfuneral-service.com
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206 APPLIANCE REPAIRS
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236 CLEANING SERVICES
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257 DRYWALL
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269 FENCING
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283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
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320 MOVING & STORAGE
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329 PAINTING & DECORATING
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338 PLUMBING
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341 PRESSURE WASHING
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353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
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356 RUBBISH REMOVAL
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604-813-9104
EXTRA CHEAPJUNK / RUBBISH REMOVAL
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Brads Junk Removal.com. Same Day Service. Affordable Rates! 604.220.JUNK (5865)
WHITE ROCKRUBBISH REMOVAL
10% off with this ad RELIABLE, SERVICE 7 days a week
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372 SUNDECKS
DEAD LEVEL CONSTRUCTION LTD. Deck Construction. Vinyl decking - 10 yr warranty. Call BOB 604-830-1322 www.deadlevel.ca BBB Accredited Member.
386 WINDOW CLEANING
White Rock Window Cleaning
Licensed, Bonded, Ins
Pressure Washing Specialty
Gutters & Siding
Seniors Special
Rob ~ 604-716-7352
PETS
477 PETS
BOXER PUPS, family raised, dew-claws, tails, vaccinated, health cert exc quality. $1800. 604-341-1445
587 TOOLS
PETS
477 PETSCHIHUAHUAS, 7 weeks, 2 brown 1 black, $600 each. Call (604)769-0088
German Shepherd pups, vet check, 1st shots, own both parents, gd tem-pered, farm & family raised in coun-try, good guard dog/family pet. born feb 11. $750; 604-796-3026, no sunday calls
GERMAN Shepherd pups. Working line. Black & black/tan. 7 weeks old. $750. 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602
MULTI POO miniature black brown & tan 4-6 lbs hypo allerg, exc family pet, vet cert $1600. 604-341-1445.
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
10” Compound Miter Saw with stand $75. 778-294-4344
TOOLS; all kinds of woodworking & general tools for sale. Please call: (604)531-7740
560 MISC. FOR SALE
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.Nor-woodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.
REAL ESTATE
639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES
RON Morin
689 WHITE ROCK SOUTH SURREY
NEW LISTING1340 Kent Street, White Rock
1 yr old, 3 storey, 6570 sq. ft. home. 10,296 sq. ft. lot, 8 bdrms.,
9 baths, 4 f/p, theatre, gym, sauna, legal suite & more.
Call Uppal 604-626-5680, Omax
RENTALS
706 APARTMENT/CONDO
ACTIVE SENIOR1 & 2 Bedrooms
Well maintained Concrete High Rise in White Rock
close to shopping.Swimming Pool &
All Amenities.UTILITIES INCLUDED. NS/NP
Call 604-538-5337
CRESTWOOD MANOR1321 Foster St.
1 BDRM $905/moIN WELL MAINTAINED
NEWLY UPDATED BUILDING. Heat, hot water and secured u/g parking stalls included.
No pets, No smoking. Call: 604-760-7882
Skyline AptsWhite Rock
1 bdrm Suites - from $775 in beaufi ful White Rock, Live-In Manager, Hot Water & u/g
parking inc.
Call 604-536-8499www.cycloneholdings.ca
S.Surrey Pacifi ca Retirement Resort, 1 bdrm corner apt, patio, W/D. InclAll amenities, sec prkg. Sm pet ok.N/S. $2000. Janis 604-202-8000.
WHITE ROCK; 1 Bdrm main fl oor, $830 +1/2 sec dep, 4x8 storage and parking. Incls heat & water. Avail now. N/S, no pets. (604)360-1403.
RENTALS
706 APARTMENT/CONDO
~ 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 Clean 1 bdrm + den 2 baths, parking. NS/NP. Refs. Laundry fac. Avail. June 1. $1300 /month. 604-532-4370 leave msg
WHITE ROCK, Haighton Manor, bachelor with patio, heat/h/w, quiet bldg, ctrl loc, ns/np, [email protected]
WHITE ROCK. Lrg 1 bdrm ste adult bldg, 1 prkg, near shops. $780 incl heat/h/w. Np/ns. Call 604-596-9977
WHITE ROCKMOVING OR RELOCATING
Fully Furnished 2 bdrm apt.1 MIN WALK TO BEACH!
F/P, laundry, hottub. Avail now. $1900 incl all utils/cable/internet
Call (604)538-3237www.sausalitobb.com
707 APARTMENT FURNISHED
WHITE ROCK Unobstructed Ocean view-Large open plan, suitable for 2 people only. Fully Furnished apt. incls. all utils. cable, WIFI, 5 appli. D/W, insuite lndry. & 2 car parking. $1350 all inclusive. Available Now, min. 6 mos. lease req. Just Bring Your Clothes. 604-541-2565
736 HOMES FOR RENT
.Hugh & McKinnon Rentals 604-541-5244.
OCEAN Park House. 3300 ft. 3 beds + den. 3 bath. Available June 4 (possible June 1). Oceanview. Close to Ocean Cliff Elementary & Elgin Secondary. $3200/month. Phone 604-507-8980.
SOUTH SURREYEXECUTIVE
Fully Furnished & Equippedor Unfurnished Based on
Your Needs.
Short Term orLong term!Hotel Living
Like New Townhouse. Only 3 years old. Immaculate Deluxe, 2 bdrm. + Rec. Room/Offi ce + 2 Full Bath T/House. Flr. to ceiling storage + storage rm. in garage. 6 s/s appli. d/w, w/d, Garburator. Crown Mouldings, 9ft. ceilings, H/W laminate fl ooring and slate tile. Gas F/P & Alarm. 1 car garage parking. Covered patio lower & outdoor patio upper. Amenities room incls. full gym, outdoor hot tub & pool. Walk to Morgan Heights shopping.NO Smoking inside & NO Pets!
$2050/mo. or negotiableAvailable NOW!
604.488.9161S.SURREY - 2093 King George Blvd.
3 Bdrm Rancher, 1.5 baths, large yard. Avail May 15th. $1650/mo.Call 604-518-7306 or 604-341-0371
741 OFFICE/RETAIL
For LeaseRetail Store1025 sq.ft.
15244 Russell Ave.White Rock
For more information,call Mario
(604)925-6724
WE’RE ON THE WEBwww.bcclassified.com
RENTALS
741 OFFICE/RETAIL
OFFICE SPACES*ROSEMARY CENTRE
3388 Rosemary Hts Cres. 2nd fl oor offi ce spaces
from 234 sq/ft - 359 sq/ft.
*WHITE ROCK SQUARE1480 Foster St - 347 sq/ft
Call 536-5639 to view/rates
749 STORAGE
STORAGE TENT 10 X 20, OCEAN PARK, Close to beach.
$200/mo. (604)535-2913
750 SUITES, LOWER
1/2 BLOCK to West Beach! 1 Bdrm suite. Own W/D, gas fi replace, off street prkg. Avail June 1. $900, incl util. N/S, NP. 604-657-1844
757 WANTED TO RENT
SNOWBIRDS! Reliable tenant seeks peaceful, quiet studio suite. A++ references 360-510-6827 email: [email protected]
TRANSPORTATION
812 AUTO SERVICES
BUYING OR SELLING YOUR NEW OR USED VEHICLE?
Use my 15 years of experience and connections in the business to fi eld calls, advertise, prepare, research and NEGOTIATE on your behalf! Save TIME, HASSLE and signifi cant
REFERENCES AVAILABLE 604.817.4226
email: [email protected]
TRANSPORTATION
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS
1990 MIATA MX5 Show winner auto, rare, low km’s, extras, mint! Must see. $7995/obo. 778-928-5842
2004 HONDA ACCORD 4/cyl4/door, auto, 229K, NICE CAR!!$4695/obo. Call 778-847-9834
TRANSPORTATION
845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL
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MARINE
912 BOATS
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Visit our website: penguinmeats.ca1554 JOHNSTON RD. (152nd) WHITE ROCK 531-1447
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES OPEN: Monday to Saturday 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
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PLUS MANY, MANY MORE IN-STORE SPECIALS
AGED 28 DAYS
New YorkSteaks
$599LB.
13.21 kg
FRESH 5 LB. BAG
LeanGround Beef
$349LB.
7.69 kg
GRADE ‘A’ BARON OF BEEF
Top RoundRoast
$499LB.
11.00 kg
PENGUIN’S HOMEMADE SAUSAGES
Country Style orEnglish Bangers
$249LB.
5.49 kg
FRESH
Bone InLamb Legs
$499
LEAN
Sliced Side Bacon
$599LB.
13.21 kg
SLICED
Black ForestHam 99¢
100 G4.49 lb
PENGUIN’S HOMEMADE
PepperKolbassa 88¢
100 G3.99 lb
PENGUIN’S HOMEMADE
BavarianSmokies 85¢
100 G3.85 lb
INTERNATIONAL’S
EuropeanWieners
$129100 G5.85 lb
FROZEN
Baby PorkBack Ribs
$399LB.
8.80 kg
ALWAYS TENDER
PorkTenderloin
$399LB.
8.80 kg
FREE RUN
RoastingChicken
$199LB.
4.39 kg
FRESH WHOLE
BonelessChicken Breast
$399LB.
8.80 kg
FRESH
ChickenDrumettes
$299LB.
6.59 kg
LB.5.49 kg
BONELESS
Pork ButtRoasts
$249
LB.11.00 kg
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