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by Kevin Diakiw

AFTER A quarter-century of staying out of the red, Surrey is borrow-ing close to $200 million over the next fi ve years to fi nance a lengthy list of capital projects in this city.

At least two councillors are reluctant to go into debt to pay for the development projects.

Surrey’s fi nance committee considered the 2011-2015 budget Monday, a document that calls for hikes in utilities and taxes of $115 for the average home. Homeowners with secondary suites will also pay another $240, bringing their increase to $355.

In the fi rst year, the city is budgeting to borrow $52.9 million and about $142 million more by 2015.

Th e funds will pay for projects including the City Centre Library

($64 million over the next fi ve years), a City Centre parking facility ($22 million), a new city hall in Whalley ($64 million) and various swimming pools, recreation centres and cricket pitches for a total bill of $283.3 million.

To cover the other $83 million necessary for the projects, Surrey is drawing from internal sources ($49 million), government grants ($10 million), cost sharing from other levels of government ($5 mil-lion), park development and other dedicated funding ($8.5 million), and various other internal sources.

Th e city has typically borrowed internally, from existing reserves held in investments.

City fi nance staff say they can lock in long-term at a low interest rate

Surrey is borrowing money for the fi rst time in 25 years

City to take on $200M debtEVAN SEAL / THE LEADER

The new City Centre Library in Whalley is just one of numerous developments under construction as part of the Build Surrey Program.

by Kevin Diakiw

TAX BILLS will be increasing by $115 for the average home and if it has a suite, the annual increase will be $355.

As Th e Leader reported in Octo-ber, Surrey will be implementing a 2.9-per-cent tax increase ($37) next year, while extending a one-per-cent road levy ($13) annually for another fi ve years.

As antici-pated, utilities are also increasing substantially.

Water services are going up $12 annually for metered cus-tomers ($60 for fl at rate), sewer services are increasing $28 and gar-bage hauling fees are going up $25.

In all, the property taxes and utilities on the average home valued at $531,000 will increase from $2,616 to $2,731.

Th e fi gures are about the same as anticipated in last year’s fi ve-year

New $240 suite fee boosts

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Homes withoutsecondary dwellings will pay $115 more

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Gerald and Tanya Malonzo are grateful for the help they receive from the Surrey Food Bank. The couple, who are on a limited disability income, have three small boys to look after.

EVAN SEAL / THE LEADER

Low-income couple tries ‘to make the best of it’

by Boaz Joseph

GERARDO AND Tanya Malonzo might be your neighbours.Th ey’re the folks you may pass by and acknowledge on your

way to work, or not notice at all. Th ey live a quiet life in a Guildford housing complex with

their three children, two precocious boys aged three and four, and a seven-year-old boy in Grade 1.

Th ey’re also regular clients of the Surrey Food Bank, and they’re not alone.

Twenty per cent of food bank clients are from two-parent households.

Every second Th ursday, two volunteers from the food bank’s Hamper 2 Your Home (H2YH) service bring the Malonzos supplies of canned food, fresh vegetables, dry goods and the occasional treat for the kids.

Sometimes, the Malonzos will give neighbours what they don’t need (such as cat food) or will hand things they don’t use back to the volunteers (such as coff ee) if they spot them in time before they leave.

Th e service is something the Malonzos have relied on for more than two years.

Gerardo and Tanya have medical conditions that keep them from working, and they rely on the hampers to help stretch their

disability income.Th eir limited mobility – a pre-requisite to use the H2YH

program – keeps them close to home for shopping for the rest of their groceries. Th ey’ll usually fi ll the food gap at the Guildford Wal-Mart.

“We’re mobile, but limited,” says Gerardo, 33.Th e most he can carry is about 30 lbs. for a short distance. His

wife also can’t travel far, and never alone.It’s not the fi rst time the family has used the food bank. Seven years ago, when they got married, they lived in Whalley

and paid a few visits for hampers while their proximity allowed it.

When they moved to Guildford, the distance to the food bank was physically too hard to carry on. Th ey tried to pick up food by bus, but had to give some back because they couldn’t carry it all.

Th ey stopped going fi ve years ago.It was a diffi cult period that continued until they learned

about the H2YH program.“Every two weeks, we have a gift of food,” says Gerardo.Th e hampers delivered to the Malonzos’ door come with

occasional surprises.Four-year-old Sam, for instance, loves canned Mandarin

(three to four per cent) with the Municipal Finance Authority loans.

Surrey believes it can beat that rate on its investments as the economy returns to normal.

Coun. Marvin Hunt, a fi scal conservative and longtime chair of the city’s fi nance committee, is con-cerned about the city going into debt.

“I’m not particularly excited about it,” Hunt said Tuesday. “Some of that is good investment in this city, but it’s not my favourite way to do things.”

Surrey has been out of debt since it paid off a loan for water infrastruc-ture in the mid-1980s, Hunt said.

Coun. Bob Bose said the move is a signifi cant shift in fi nancing that causes him concern.

“I’m not going to be supporting the budget,” Bose said.

He said the plan to pay back the loan is built upon some questionable assumptions, namely that the exist-ing city hall would easily be leased.

“Th at building is purpose-built,” he said.

Surrey plans to pay down the debt in 15 years partly by using revenue

from the new secondary suite fee which will generate $23.5 million over the next fi ve years. Other sources to pay down the debt will be con-tributions from the Surrey City Development

Corp. ($13.1 million over the next fi ve years), gaming revenue from a Newton casino ($3.4 million), lease revenues from the soon-to-be vacated city hall ($7.6 million) and “other sources not yet identifi ed” ($10.2 million) for a total of $57.9 million over fi ve years.

Hunt said revenue from the new parking facility in City Centre could also be used.

Coun. Tom Gill, chair of the city’s fi nance committee, acknowledges Surrey is undertaking a “very aggres-sive” Build Surrey Program.

He said he learned a lesson from architect Bing Th om, who said, “cre-ate the city that people want to live in, and everything else will follow.”

Th e budget is expected to be adopted at Monday’s council meet-ing.

The Surrey Food Bank is serving more two-parent families


Fleetwood Park Secondary volunteers display some of the 5,000 pounds of food and $11,500 they they helped raise.

by Sheila Reynolds

THEY’VE ALREADY launched chari-table endeavours on an international level, and now they’re adding local eff orts to their good deeds.

Dozens of students at Surrey’s Fleet-wood Park Secondary have jumped on board with the school’s Surrey Food Bank Volunteer Group. At last count, the bevy of selfl ess teens numbered about 40 – earning them bragging

rights at the largest volunteer group in the history of the food bank, according to Grade 12 student Gurvir Sangha.

Th e initial group topped 70 students, but had to be pared down to attend the orientation session at the food bank.

“We wanted to still have an impact outside of school,” says Sangha, the group’s founder, “but still have an impact close to home.”

Last year Fleetwood Park students helped to build a school in Sierra Leone

– a global eff ort that continues, he says.Since forming the group just this

school year, between $2,000 and $3,000 has been raised for the food bank by collecting change, selling reusable bags and holding a barbecue during the grand opening of RBC’s Clayton Heights branch.

“Th e diversity among the group is wide but we all come together in order to help the community,” Sangha says.

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Four-year-old Sam, for instance, loves canned Mandarin oranges, which the family would not have purchased otherwise. And through the Surrey Food Bank, the boys had their fi rst taste of hot chocolate.

“We’ll have to stock up on it now,” says Tanya.Th ey also gobble up string beans and broccoli.Gerardo admits that neither of them are skilled

cooks, oft en making do with boiled vegetables and pasta.

“We just try to make the best of it, I guess.”Gerardo says he knows there is a level of increased

demand during the holidays at the Surrey Food Bank just by looking at the contents of the hampers. Th ese are lean times and there is a shortage of corporate and

personal donors, as well as volunteers.“Th e amount of food they give us makes us really

thankful. Th e food bank or any organization trying to help people like ourselves who are low income are a Godsend.”

Th e Surrey Food Bank is in the midst of its Decem-ber fundraising/donation campaign.

It needs to raise $450,000 in order to keep the shelves stocked through 2011.

If you can help with money or food – or can volunteer over the holiday season – contact the food bank at 604-581-5443. More information is at www.surreyfoodbank.org

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plan, but a $240 suite fee sends the fi gure much higher than expected.

Surrey has managed to keep the taxes in check despite some immense cost pressures, including $11-million worth of increases in staffi ng levels and salaries, both within city hall and the RCMP.

Part of that fi gure takes into account the hiring of eight more fi refi ghters, 10 new Mounties, and and an additional two bylaw offi cers.

Paying for those increases was possible with the use of $6 mil-lion generated from the prop-erty tax increase, along with $5.1 million in new growth.

Surrey staff also expect to borrow $4 million from future surpluses to balance the books, which has been typical of budgets over the last decade.

In 2010, Surrey had the lowest property taxes in the region at an average of $1,308 and the city is expected to remain the lowest going into next year.

Th e road levy – due to expire this year – will continue to 2015.

Th e initial purpose for the levy was for work on local side roads. It will now help pay for improve-ments on major arterials, such as King George Boulevard and Fraser Highway.

Coun. Bob Bose will not be supporting the budget, noting he

believes the city will need more than two additional bylaw offi -cers as it embarks on enforcing a new law for secondary suites.

Without question, he said, the single biggest concern residents have over the implementation of a new secondary suite bylaw is lack of enforcement.

With only two more bylaw offi cers being added next year, Bose believes getting control of 17,000 known – and many more unknown – secondary suites will be impossible.

Th e city’s fi nance committee endorsed the budget on Monday and is expected to give it fi nal approval next week.

Bose: 2 more bylaw offi cers are not enough to crack down on illegal suitesFrom page 1

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OPINION Friday December 10 20105

Heather Stilwell is being re-membered by many people

this week. Th e former Sur-rey school trustee lost a lengthy battle with cancer last weekend and died at the age of 66.

It was interesting to hear how news of her death was reported by the Vancouver-based news media. Th ey dug up the controversies she was part of as a school trustee – notably the fi ght over gay-themed books that dragged on all the way to the Supreme Court of Can-ada, where the board was told in a 2002 decision to reconsider its ban on allowing three books as classroom resources.

Th ere is no doubt she played an important part in that long and expensive battle. But she was part of the school board long before that battle began, and remained on it long aft er-wards – only deciding not to seek a seat in the last elec-tion because of the cancer she was fi ghting.

When she was fi rst elected in 1991, the board had a majority of trustees endorsed by Surrey Civic Electors (SCE), an arm of the provincial NDP. Her fel-low trustees were aff ronted at her winning a seat – I clearly recall one of them saying on election day that she only got elected because the pro-life movement mobilized for her.

She was a lone voice of opposition to the SCE (with occasional dissent also com-ing from White Rock trustee Hardy Staub), but by 1993, things were very diff erent. Th e NDP was in power in Victoria, and the board had to wear some of its masters’ political decisions. Stilwell was part of a resurgent Surrey Electors Team (SET) which took control of the board in the 1993 election.

Th e new board set out to make a number of key changes from its predecessor

– notably the introduction of a fundamental school in the former Newton Junior Secondary building. Th e school was derided by critics but much-desired by par-ents, and there was soon a lengthy waiting list to get in.

Th e new board continued the old board’s fi ght for fair funding for Surrey, as one of the few growing districts, and made some gains, but only aft er lengthy political negotiations.

Th e board was defi nitely controversial, but it got a great deal accomplished, and the attention it received

both within and outside Surrey was a key boost to SET’s electoral for-tunes. In the next elec-tion, Doug McCallum beat incum-bent Bob Bose to win the mayor-alty, and the

slate of SET trustees headed by Stilwell was a key factor in its strong fi nish that year.

Also elected as part of that SET victory was a new-comer to politics, Dianne Watts, who won a seat on council.

Stilwell won the election in 2005 as an independent, as the SET organization was falling apart, and likely would have won again in 2008 had she chosen to run.

Stilwell was a very posi-tive person who was fi rm in her convictions. She had been active for many years in the pro-life movement long before entering politics.

She loved kids – she had eight of her own and eight grandchildren. She loved the kids of the school district as if they were her own.

She was a friend and mentor to many. Every time I met her over the years, she was positive and enthusi-astic. She didn’t knock her opponents – she preferred to talk about what she wanted to accomplish.

As a trustee, mother and community activist, she accomplished a great deal.

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Surrey North Delta Leader

I’ve always considered myself to be something of a take-charge person.

I’m assertive, responsible, and quick to take control of a situation that needs tak-

ing control of. Maybe I’m not quite a leader of Churchillian proportions, but I always fi gured I was good enough.

Until I got a dog, of course, and found myself scrubbing dog slobber off my leather couch.

And the wall.And, well, whatever else the dog managed to

gnaw on in the 30 seconds it took me to take the garbage to the curb, leaving him unsupervised in the bargain.

Turns out, I’m not quite the leader I thought I was. Certainly not on par with Winston Churchill, who, despite his British Bulldog nick-name, probably never had to clean up aft er one.

He probably could have convinced the dog to follow his orders, though, which is more than I can say for myself. You see, despite my own best eff orts, Gunnar, the six-month-old boxer/bulldog cross we brought home a little more than a month ago, doesn’t really listen to me.

Oh, sure, he’ll come when he’s called – sometimes – and I did teach him to sit and reach out to shake a paw, which is sometimes done with a bit too much vigour and results in me getting a paw in the face. But it’s when he’s breaking the rules that he pays little mind to me.

That’s not to say he misbehaves – for a puppy, he’s actually remarkably calm – but he has his moments, one of which was the afore-mentioned couch slobbering. In his defence, he had sniffed out a months-old peanut hid-den in the cushions, and was trying earnestly to get it. Who among us wouldn’t do the same?

And he does listen. To my girlfriend, for example. And, for some reason, to my brother, too. Just not me.

Get down from there! Stop chewing that!

Don’t pee on that rug! Get out of the garbage!No response, except the odd sheepish

“What, me?” look before he goes back to doing whatever he was doing that got him in trouble in the first place.

I didn’t know dogs were capable of selective hearing, but it seems my pooch is a special case.

Now, I’ve seen enough episodes of The Dog Whisperer to know the general rules of train-ing a dog. Be calm, assertive, all that stuff. But sometimes, I just don’t have it in me.

I start laughing when I tell him not to jump up on people – usually me – and I can only be so stern when he snuggles up next to us on the couch after breaking some house rule.

And there’s that face. What can I say? He’s a cute puppy.

And I’m a sucker.I’ve tried all kinds of ways to get

him to listen to me – lowered my voice, raised my voice, used hand gestures – but nothing has quite got the job done, meaning a trip or two to obedience training is prob-ably in order (for the dog, not me).

But despite it all, he’s been a wonderful addition to our house, and we love having him around.

And in those rare moments when he does get out of control, and pees on the rug or jumps up

to steal food from the counter, I’ll just do what I did when he slobbered all over the couch in search of that elusive peanut.

I’ll call for my girlfriend to come help me clean it up.

Which, mind you, didn’t work.Turns out, like the puppy, she doesn’t want

to listen to me, either.Can’t say I blame her.

Nick Greenizan is the sports reporter at the Peace Arch News.

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IT SEEMS Kevin Falcon is the perfect, new-and-improved, younger Gordon Campbell.

If you liked Gordon Campbell you will surely love Kevin Falcon, as he fervently believes that his mentor is right and 91 per cent of the voters are just wrong.

He likes the HST and is sure that Mr. Campbell, like himself, will go down in history as a great leader, so he is likely to closely mimic Mr. Campbell’s leadership style.

If you can’t trust Mr. Campbell’s mini-me, who can you trust?I have news for Mr. Falcon: I for one will never accept an unfair tax

that adds hundreds of dollars to the medical treatments that I need to keep my body functioning.

Everything about this tax grab is bad, for one thing it hits the elderly hardest as they are most likely to have to pay tradespeople to do most of the work around their homes and in the past that labour was exempt from PST.

Personally, Mr. Falcon I wish you the best, because I really would like to see a total change of B.C.’s political environment in the next election.

Wayne Clark, Maple Ridge

RE: “HE’S NOT the real Bill Bennett (B.C. Views, Nov. 24),” and “How Gordon Campbell was toppled,” (Dec. 1).

So somebody speaks his mind in this political system and Tom Fletcher is all over him like a cheap suit.

Th is system is a stale vestige that was designed more for order than democracy, but Fletcher is right in line with that and on the side of the authoritarianism-cum-despotism that has cost one leader his job and has the other one on thin ice. It grows despots because of its stifl ing shortcomings and needs balance. What is happen-ing should make a light go on for Fletcher.

And don’t give me the crap about it being “the Westminster system.” Th e parliamentary system is anything it is made to be, with examples of its

various forms throughout the world. It is notoriously short on democratic balance in its original form and this should be fi xed so one can speak out without criticism.

But you media people are part of this system that has hijacked democ-racy under the “party discipline” excuse. You make a good living off of this esoteric world because it is easy to sound superior to its moronic pos-ture, spin, attack, posture, spin, attack limitations of communication. You are complicit in its fi ngernails-on-a-blackboard countenance with the normal world.

Bennett’s outspokenness was a breath of fresh air. Fletcher’s attack was a breath of journalistic halitosis.

Roy Roope, Summerland

AS MY DAUGHTER and I were deliver-ing papers along 112 Street, I was appalled to learn that the city has approved the removal of 17 trees at 8551 112 St. in order to replace the current house with two new houses.

At least 12 of these trees are either on city property or on the property line of a neigh-bouring owner who does not want the trees removed.

I was further enraged when I learned that if I, as a property owner, were to cut a branch off one of my trees that was larger

than 2.8 inches without a permit, I could be fi ned. Meanwhile, the city is approving the cutting of 17 beautiful trees gracing one of the major streets in our community.

When a new home was recently built on our street the lot was beautifully developed while leaving fi ve large trees on city property.

I have a hard time believing that it is neces-sary to cut down all of these trees to develop this property on 112 Street.

If Delta really believes what it states on its pamphlet – Tree Care: A Guide to

Delta’s Tree Cutting Regulation Bylaw, which states, “trees play a signifi cant role in our lives by providing countless and irreplaceable benefi ts to our community. Th e Tree Cutting Regulation bylaw is intended to help preserve, protect and strengthen our urban forest as one of Delta’s natural assets” – it would fi nd way to preserve at least some of these trees that grace our community.

Joan Giesbrecht, Delta

WARM COFFEE thaws the frost from my Saturday morning view of the Alex Fraser Bridge, the fi xture beyond our hillside Sunbury kitchen window that contrasts the river and North Shore mountains. Today yet another stalled car is blocking the light weekend traffi c with the abandoning driver opting for a chilly walk.

Moments pass and the red-coated driver has stopped walking midspan, possibly to soak up the panorama. Th e clock ticks faster and nagging doubts fl are about this person’s intentions. For the fi rst time in seven years I dial 911 because something is screaming to me that a personal struggle is unfolding before my eyes.

Police cars arrive and bridge traffi c ceases. I hold my breath as offi cers slowly approach the driver. My imagination races to fi nd a logical explanation to the delicate distance the offi cers seem forced to maintain.

My wife bursts into sobs from the next room’s window as I try to process the red coat freefalling from sight. Th ere is no frame of reference to make sense of such a scene. Who makes that phone call and how can someone possibly receive it? Th is is the tragic face of the soft ening words, “police incident.”

Th is is a time of year where most of us enjoy family, friends, good health and merriment.

We refl ect on and celebrate the good things in life. Unfortu-nately for a few this can be a time of overwhelming stress and lost hope.

My Christmas wish is that these lost souls get rescued from their despair.

Greg SmithNorth Delta

A North Deltan’s Christmas wish

Does Delta really want to preserve trees?

Falcon is the new Campbell

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After witnessing an individual jump from the Alex Fraser Bridge, a letter writer hopes any other such ‘lost souls’ can be rescued from despair.

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LETTERSFriday December 10 2010 7Surrey North Delta Leader

Women still suff er injustices

IT’S HARD TO BELIEVE that, in this day and age, some women in the world are still being denied fairness of treatment by the men in their lives, and in such brutal manners as public fl ogging for simple infractions as not wearing a body veil, regardless of the blazing desert heat.

Meanwhile, men go clothed in a more comfortable, appropriate manner suitable to the extremely-hot climate. And this is but one example of the injustice. Imagine what a woman endures if she fails to feed her husband at dinner time?

What it should come down to is if women are to suff er disadvan-tages because they are female, then they should also receive advantages because they are female – i.e., protection by the compassionate male folk around them from any physical harm from abusive men inthe women’s lives.

Frank G. Sterle, Jr.

White Rock

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Invest in pro sports south

of FraserI THINK IT’S TIME for the local investment community to place a professional sports franchise south of the Fraser River. Th e Whitecaps are moving farther away, tickets to Canucks’ games are not in the family friendly price range and the B.C. Lions... can we say once again “maybe next year?”

Why not have a local CFL franchise? Hamilton, Winnipeg and Edmonton all operate with a population catchment of 700,000-800,000. Regina has about 200,000. While the Rider Nation is one million strong, the realistic catchment base is likely closer to 500,000- 600,000. Sure Surrey has only 425,000 people, however, including everything from Delta to Chilliwack it would be closer to 875,000 to draw from.

Takers anyone? H. Rempel

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A CORONER’S inquest into the dragging death of a 53-year-old man by a transit bus in Delta has called for tighter controls on methadone dispens-ing to addicts and better handling of mentally ill people by hospitals.

Jasdeep Sandhu died aft er he was hit by a car then run over by a Coast Mountain bus which dragged him six kilome-tres through the Massey Tunnel from Ladner to Richmond on Oct. 3, 2008.

Th e inquest deter-mined the immediate cause of death was mul-tiple blunt force injuries with mental illness and substance abuse as con-tributing factors.

Recommendations by the jury included an end to the practice of allow-ing methadone “carries” by heroin addicts in treatment.

Addicts are initially required to take their methadone while a medical professional

watches.But aft er an addict in

treatment has passed certain medical and behaviour tests, they are allowed to take more than a one-day supply of the drug used to ease withdrawal symptoms.

Th e jury also said medical records should contain alerts so hos-pital staff know when a patient has a history of mental illness or sub-stance abuse.

And they called for a policy that requires hos-pital staff to contact the family of such patients before discharging them, and to make sure they get home safely.

Th ere should be more provincial government funding for mental health programs, the jury said, especially programs for so-called “dual diag-nosis” patients who have some form of mental or physical illness along with addiction.

Th e results of the hearing, which was held in November, were presented to the Delta

Police Board meeting Wednesday morning.

Delta Police Depart-ment reports show Sandhu was arrested around 12 noon the day of his death for appearing to be intoxicated.

When the offi cer involved was unable to locate any immediate family to take responsi-bility for the man, he was transported to the Delta Police headquarters to sober up.

Aft er offi cers saw no improvement in Sandhu’s condition by mid-aft ernoon they took him to Delta Hospital in Ladner across the street from police headquarters for an assessment.

Sandhu appeared to be “competent and co-operative” with ER staff , according to a Fraser Health Authority state-ment.

Aft er he was fed, Sandhu left the ER around 6:30 p.m. and was picked up a few min-utes later for causing a disturbance at the Ladner Leisure Centre across the street from the hospital.

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Sandhu the arresting offi cer was convinced he was lucid and able to look aft er himself.

He was off ered a ride to a bus stop and accepted.

Sandhu was hit by a car around 11 p.m. as he walked across Highway 17 near Ladner Trunk Road.

Th e driver of the car pulled over and called the police.

But when he returned to the site he didn’t fi nd a body – only a shirt and a jacket.

A Coast Mountain bus had driven by and managed to pick up the pedestrian in the under-carriage.

Th e bus travelled along Highway 17, through the Massey Tunnel, and then along Highway 99 for about six kilometres.

When the driver noticed something wrong with his brakes, he pulled over to check the problem.

Th at’s when he saw Sandhu underneath and called police.—with fi les from Philip Raphael and

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A 26-YEAR-OLD woman suff ered extremely serious injuries in a multi-vehicle crash in a North Surrey neighourhood Tuesday morning.

At about 8 a.m., a semi-truck was travelling northbound on 160 Street and may have rear-endeda Ford Explorer at the intersection of 92 Avenue. Th e collision pushed the Explorer into oncoming traffi c, where it struck a southbound Kia, which then collided with a southbound Nissan.

Th e woman driving the Explorer suff ered life-threatening injuries and was transported to hospi-tal. Occupants of the other vehicles minor injuries.

Th e semi-trailer truck came to rest in a front yard near the intersection of 160 Street and 92 Avenue.

Anyone with information about this crash who has not already spoken to police is asked to contact Surrey RCMP Traffi c Services at 604-599-0502.

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A SEVEN-YEAR-OLD Langley girl was airlift ed to hospital Tuesday following a three-vehicle crash at 192 Street and 24 Avenue.

According to police, the girl – who was travelling with her six-year-old brother and their 43-year-old mother – were in a Ford Taurus eastbound on 24 Avenue when the vehicle was struck in the intersec-tion by a Saturn that was southbound on 192 Street.

Th e collision caused the Ford to collide with a northbound semi tractor-trailer.

Th e girl’s injuries were initially believed life-threat-ening. Police said Wednesday her condition was later determined less serious. Th e boy was released from hospital Tuesday night.

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NOW THAT a Delta Police investigation of a complaint against two Vancouver police offi cers has been overruled by B.C. Police Complaint Commissioner Stan Lowe, the Delta Police Board is asking Lowe for a policy change that would send police abuse cases straight to public hearing.

Th e Delta Police Department (DPD) investigation that cleared two Vancouver Police offi cers who roughed up the wrong man was described as “fl awed” by Lowe, who overturned Delta Police Chief Jim Cessford’s fi ndings and ordered a public hearing.

Wednesday, the police board approved a resolution that said the commissioner should order public hear-ings in the fi rst place, rather than hand cases over to police for investigation only to overrule them.

Cessford told the board he is not off ended by the commissioner’s decision to order a hearing, but the statement calling the DPD review “fl awed” was another matter.

“I didn’t really appreciate that comment” Cessford said.

He said the DPD review was closely moni-tored by the commissioner’s offi ce at every stage.

Cessford said in a public hearing it is pos-sible to question witnesses, while the process he must follow only allows the police chief to review statements gathered by investigators.

Vancouver resident Yao Wei Wu suff ered a facial bone fracture and bruises when two VPD offi cers forced their way into his home during a Jan. 21 raid.

Th ey had gone to the wrong location to rescue a woman with a 10-month-old baby who called 911 to say her husband was drunk and had assaulted her.

Wu claimed the offi cers pulled him out the door and beat him, but Cessford said a review of the evi-dence supports the police who said they forced Wu to the ground when he resisted.

Cessford ruled the offi cers were acting in good faith and used a reasonable amount of force under the circumstances.

He said the mistake resulted from confusion about the location of the 911 call, which was made with a cellphone that did not disclose the exact address.

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STEVE FONYO has pleaded guilty to threatening the woman he just married, as well as unrelated charges of fraud, credit card fraud and driving with a suspended licence.

Th e one-legged cancer survivor from Vernon who is famous for running across Canada made the pleas on Tues-day in Surrey Provincial Court.

Fonyo, a Surrey resident, will next appear in court Jan. 11, 2011 for a pre-sentence report.

Th e 45-year-old was charged with one count of uttering threats against wife Lisa Greenwood on Nov. 7.

Greenwood said she and her hus-band got into an argument because he was stressed out over fi nances.

He hadn’t been paid for work he’d done, she said, and their argument escalated to the point where she called police.

Th ey arrested her husband even though she didn’t want him charged, she said.

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benefactor put up $20,000 bail.Fonyo also pleaded guilty to one

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MUKHTIAR PANGHALI will not be testifying at his murder trial and his lawyer will not be calling any evidence to defend the Surrey man accused of murdering his preg-nant wife, then setting fi re to her body.

Manjit Panghali was four months pregnant with her second child when she disappeared in October 2006.

Her badly burned corpse was discovered near a truck route in South Delta a few days later.

Her husband was charged with the murder aft er a fi ve-month inves-tigation.

At Panghali’s trial on Wednesday, defence law-yer Michael Tammen told the judge he would not be calling any witnesses and that Panghali would not be taking the stand in his

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that the reasons behind those decisions were between him and his cli-ent, but that Crown pros-ecutors had not presented convincing evidence to convict Panghali.

“It’s nothing more than circumstantial evidence. Th ere’s no direct evidence as to who killed Manjit – the Crown has presented whatever evidence they could cobble together of a circumstantial nature,”

Tammen said outside the court.

Pathologist Dr. Charles Lee testifi ed that Manjit’s attacker strangled her with his bare hands but not before brutally assaulting her.

Lee said that Manjit sustained a blunt force injury to her lower pelvic area, leading to hemor-rhaging, which may have been caused by a punch or a kick.

No forensic evidence was presented from the Panghalis’ Surrey home, where prosecutors say Manjit was choked to death, and no evidence about where she was for the fi ve days between her disappearance and the discovery of her body.

Th e Crown’s case included testimony from Manjit’s sister, who said Panghali seemed uncon-cerned about his wife’s disappearance.

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Watts was nominated and short-listed for World Mayor in July, and on Tuesday, she was named fourth.

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‘TIS THE season for twinkling lights and glittering Christmas displays. Here are a few to enjoy:

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• Cloverdale’s Kinna family is once again lighting up their home in support of the Surrey Memorial Hospital Foundation. Each evening through the month of December, the family invites you to visit their light display at 16956 60A Ave. Donations will be collected in support of SMH’s neonatal intensive care unit.

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• Th e Christmas Store at Potters Nursery in Sur-rey has set up a dazzling display of more than 17,000 lights that dance in sync to holiday tunes. From 5-9 p.m. daily until Christmas, visitors can tune into FM 105.5 for the festive and free 20-minute show.

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BURNS BOG Conservation Society president Eliza Olson jokes she is expecting an early Christmas present.

Th e federal government has 30 days to respond with a statement of defense to the lawsuit the society launched in late November.

Th e society claims the federal government has violated a conservation covenant to protect Burns Bog by allowing construction of the South Fraser Perim-eter Road, and has included the Attorney General of Canada, Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Minister of Environment, and Minister of Fisheries in its list of defendants.

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Olson said the timing was right for the society to launch the lawsuit now, noting they had found the right lawyer, Jay Straith, who they have hired with a grant from West Coast Environmental Law.

“Th e governments have failed to honour their com-mitment to protect Burns Bog under a Conservation Covenant and Management Plan signed by the Gov-ernments of Canada and British Columbia, the City of Vancouver, and the Corporation of Delta,” said Straith in a release. “Th ey must be held accountable for their actions and negligence.”

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The NutcrackerDec 10 – 12 Surrey Arts CentreRoyal City Youth Ballet Company presents this much loved traditional ballet, with beautiful sets and extravagant costumes that illuminate the magic of the toy soldiers, Sugar Plum Fairy and a growing Christmas tree. Buy tickets online at www.surrey.ca or by phone 604-501-5566.

Public Open Houses: Roberts Bank Rail CorridorWeds, Dec 15, 5-8pm Sunrise Banquet CentreThurs, Dec 16, 5-8pm Nicomekle Elem. GymThe City of Surrey and City of Langley Engineering Departments are hosting two public Open Houses to present concept designs and obtain public feedback on plans to construct three overpasses on the Canadian Pacific Railway. Plans include overpasses at 192 St, 196 St and at 54 Ave. For info contact Patrick Zoerb at [email protected] or 604-591-4277.

Ellie King’s Alice in Wonderland Dec 16 – Jan 2 Surrey Arts Centre Fabulous family fun! Guaranteed genuine, traditional panto at its brilliant, hilarious best overflowing with magic, music and mayhem! Cheer the good guys, boo the bad, and add even more sparkle to your holiday season. Presented by The Royal Canadian Theatre Company. Buy tickets online at www.surrey.ca or by phone 604-501-5566.

Winter Ice Palace Dec 18 to Jan 2Cloverdale Arena will be transformed into a winter wonderland, complete with an old fashioned frozen pond that will bring back memories of the good old days. Bring the whole family out to enjoy this popular skating event! Admission $4.00 per person.

2011 Christmas Tree Chip-inSun, Jan 2, 12noon-5pmBring your live Christmas trees to the Newton Athletic Park for the City’s annual Chip-In event. By donation. All proceeds go to support the Surrey Firefighters’ Charitable Society.

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Monday, Dec 27 No meetings

Monday, Jan 3 No meetings

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Seasonal Facility ClosureThe Surrey Museum, Historic Stewart Farm and Surrey Archives will be closed for the season from Friday, December 24, 2010 to Monday, February 7, 2011. We look forward to seeing you in 2011! For info 604-592-6956.

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MOST B.C. cities are ramping up their spending far faster than is aff ordable, warns the Canadian Fed-eration of Independent Business (CFIB).

Th e business lobby group’s third annual Munici-pal Spending Watch report found expenditures of B.C. cities rose twice as fast as the combined rate of infl ation and population growth from 2000 to 2008.

“Th ey are addicted to overspending,” CFIB vice-president Laura Jones said, noting spending rose 58 per cent over those years, compared to a 29-per-cent rise in infl ation and population.

Th e CFIB, which has repeatedly called for municipal budget restraint, says civic spending should be capped at the combined rate of popula-tion and infl ation growth.

Had that been done in 2000, the study says, the typical B.C. family of four would have had an extra $904 to spend in 2008 alone.

Cities on average spent 9.7 per cent more on operating costs in 2008 than in 2007, while popula-tion and infl ation rose a combined four per cent.

Jones said civic leaders are masters at making controversial spending cuts to “perpetuate the myth that they are hard done by” while neglecting to tackle other costs.

“It’s grossly unfair to taxpayers who suff er tax and fee increases that outstrip their pay increases.”

Th e report lists Prince George as the worst off ender among large B.C. cities, with 2000-2008 spending climbing almost four times faster than infl ation and population.

In the Lower Mainland, spending rose more than three times faster in North Vancouver District (3.41) and West Vancouver (3.19); and two to three times faster in Pitt Meadows (2.8) North Vancouver City (2.76), White Rock (2.58), Maple Ridge (2.38), Delta (2.36), Chilliwack (2.34), Langley Township (2.33), Coquitlam (2.26), Langley City (2.14) and Port Coquitlam (2.12).

Spending also outstripped population and infl a-tion growth in Vancouver (1.92 times), Surrey (1.90), Richmond (1.83), Burnaby (1.67), Mission (1.64), Port Moody (1.38) and New Westminster (1.15).

Th e business group says programs and services will ultimately be at risk and it also wants a munici-

pal Auditor-General created to oversee cities.At a Fiscal Sustainability Gap (FSG) of 1.92, Sur-

rey is spending almost twice as much as the rate of growth and infl ation.

Th at said, with per-capita spending of $797, Sur-rey is still one of the least-expensive places to live in B.C.

Victoria spends more than double Surrey’s per-capita spending, with the capital spending at $1,697 and Vancouver followed at $1,574.

Delta’s spending came in at $1,354 per capita and with a FSG of 2.36.

Th e provincial average FSG was 2.01, just over twice the growth and infl ation.

Like last year’s spending watch report (which used 2007 data), Surrey again had the lowest spend-ing per capita on cities with populations more than 25,000. Delta also kept the same rank as eighth highest.

Penticton had the distinction of having the high-est spending per capita at $2,032.

City of Surrey staff have said the increase in spending over the last six years is coming out of a 10-year freeze on property taxes in 2004. Since then, the city has gone on an RCMP shopping spree to bring the number of police offi cers up to the national average of one cop per 700 people.

Delta Mayor Lois Jackson said there are many reasons for the extra spending in her municipality, including a program to pay off $48 million in debt over the last decade.

Add to that a movement to add several police offi cers and fi refi ghters in the past few years, she said.

On the capital side, Jackson said in 2008, Delta undertook an ambitious addition to Sungod Arena.

Municipal leaders also contend unionized labour costs are diffi cult to control and there’s less fat to cut from local government than business critics believe.

Cities in Metro Vancouver are bracing for a wors-ening cost squeeze in the years ahead.

Th ey say major utility expenses are being forced upon them by federal or provincial policies – including water and sewage treatment mega-projects estimated to cost billions of dollars.

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KWANTLEN Polytechnic University has received a $10,000 contribution from the South Asian Business Association of B.C. (SABA) to help

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Th is donation and an additional $10,000 grant from the university establish the SABA endowment, with a total value of $20,000, that

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EXPECT TO see your household’s monthly electricity bill climb $7 in each of the next three years.

BC Hydro is now projecting a series of rate increases that will raise a typical monthly residential bill by $21 – a nearly 30 per cent jump from $71 to $92 – by 2013.

The Crown corpo-ration needs to raise $6 billion to upgrade aging power stations, transmission lines and the Vancouver city centre transmission system.

The planned hikes mean a typical home will pay about $250 more in 2013 than it did this year.

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REACTION IS mixed among business owners who could potentially be aff ected by the construction of three new railway overpasses and feeder routes along the Surrey-Langley border.

Th e so-called “combo-pack” of the $360-million Roberts Bank Rail Corri-dor Program will include the construc-tion of overpasses on 192 Street and 54 Avenue.

However, the longest of the three will be built along 196 Street, crossing the Langley Bypass in a heavily developed business area.

Dan Springman, owner of Spring-man’s Saab on the southeast side of the Bypass, learned through the grapevine about plans to build the 196 Street over-pass directly above his car dealership.

“I haven’t seen the actual drawings. I found out through a friend who has an engineering company that it’s going to be on top of me,” he said.

So far, Springman said, he has plenty of questions and very few answers.

“How high will it be, where does it go? We don’t know anything. No one’s told me,” he said.

“I’m concerned because we have no knowledge of it, and I think it will have a huge eff ect on us.”

Springman also wonders what will happen with respect to a creek that runs behind his dealership. When he bought the property in 1997, he said, he wanted to have a culvert installed, but his application was denied by the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans.

Now that there are plans for major construction in the area, he wonders how the issue of the creek will be addressed.

“We weren’t allowed to put in a cul-vert, and then these guys come along, and who knows what they can do.”

Across the Bypass, Doug Seal, manager of Willowbrook Chrysler, has some concerns about the project as well.

“From a personal, selfi sh point of view, I can’t see it doing anything good for my business, but I understand they can’t stop the project for a neighbour who’s unhappy,” he said last Friday, aft er looking over the design on the Roberts Bank Rail Corridor website.

“I can’t see that it would be too attrac-tive to have a massive freeway next to our business.”

Like Springman, Seal was concerned with the lack of notice he’s received

from the people in charge of the project.“It seems to have popped up by sur-

prise. You’d think somebody would stop by and say ‘we’re doing this massive development right by your property.’”

And he’s concerned the overpass could create further back-ups on an already-congested road.

“Traffi c along 196 Street (between 60 Avenue and Fraser Highway) is oft en backed up very badly now,” he said. “You can wait two or three lights to get through. Now you’re going to add on a massive overpass? It’s not going to work.”

Of the three overpasses included in the combo-pack, the 192 Street improvement is the only one that makes sense to Seal.

“It’s an existing road that gets used,” he said.

Th e rest, he said, is a waste of tax dollars.

“As a taxpayer, I’m concerned with the amount of money being spent.

“It’s (196 Street) a road from nowhere to nowhere. I can’t understand spend-ing that massive amount of money.”

However, Aly Sunderji, owner of Samz pub at the corner of 56 Avenue and the 196 Street right of way, sees some potential benefi t in the project, which will include developing what is now a gravel lane into a two-lane road, south to 54 Avenue, and the installation of a traffi c signal at the corner of 196 Street and 56 Avenue.

He learned about the plans through a business associate, but the news didn’t come as a complete surprise.

“We always knew it would be a road someday,” he said.

Th e opening up of 196 Street will create more traffi c and potentially more exposure for his pub, Sunderji believes.

However, it will also mean that Samz will lose the overfl ow parking spaces along the lane immediately east of the building — property Sunderji currently leases from the City of Surrey. But he said that with the new drinking and driving laws in eff ect, he doesn’t need to supply as much parking as he once did.

Th e other benefi t of the develop-ment Sunderji sees is the removal of an undesirable element — “crackheads and druggies” — who hang around the wooded gravel right-of-way next to his pub.

“It will be nice to get rid of that,” he said.

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Once again, the local community has proven it is comprised of generous, giving people.

Th ey donated thousands of coats and warm articles of clothing – including some brand-new purchases and handmade items – to the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Associa-tion’s 15th annual Coats for Kids campaign. All donations will go to the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau and other charitable organi-zations, which will ensure the coats and clothes are given to those who need it most.

Black Press community newspapers off ered most of its Metro Vancouver newspaper offi ces

as drop-off sites for the GVHBA initiative and amazingly, brought in 1,500 coats for the cause.

“Coats for Kids was embraced with over-whelming enthusiasm by our staff and by our readers,” says Black Press senior vice-president of sales and marketing Candy Hodson.

“It is so heartwarming to see the profound impact we can have in supporting charities at this time of year.”

At Cintas – ‘the uniform people’ – that sentiment was echoed by general manager Henk Colyn, who provided a Cintas truck to transport the mountains of clothing Black Press collected.

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GVHBA president and CEO Peter Simpson says this will likely be a record-breaking year, with more than 3,000 coats collected; the fi nal tally is still being counted.

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Th e Vancouver Heritage Foundation is hosting its fi rst-ever Laneway House Tour this weekend, and if ticket sales are any indication, it’s already a success.

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Part of the VHF’s mandate is to keep city streetscapes as unchanged as possible, but because laneway houses are behind the main home, on the lane, they can help add residents without changes to the streetscape, Switzer says.

While laneway homes can range from 200-250 square feet to nearly 1,000 sq. ft . – depending on the size of the existing lot – the homes on tour range from about

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“Th is might be something some hom-eowners want to do in their own backyard, whether for renters or for a family member.”

Th e tour happens at select homes in Van-couver on Saturday, Dec. 11 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and costs $50 ($25 tax receipts issued upon request).

Project teams will be on-site to discuss each home and there will be Christmas light displays, hot chocolate and cookies.

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A WEEK AFTER losing to the Pre-mier Division’s last place team, the Surrey United Firefi ghters won for the ninth time in 14 starts this sea-son, hammering Westside FC 6-2 Saturday aft ernoon at Cloverdale Athletic Park.

A week earlier, Surrey lost 1-0 to the Serbian White Eagles.

The victory kept United in second place in the Vancouver Metro Soccer League’s top divi-sion, as their record improved to 9-2-3 (won-tied-lost). Surrey, the defending league champions, are seven points back of Coquitlam with one game in hand.

United wasted little time tak-ing the lead, with Rizal Ganief scoring on a penalty and Lucas Barrett upping the lead to 2-0 just 15 minutes into the contest.

Westside got one back, but Raakim Amijee restored the two-goal Surrey lead before half time. Andrew Proctor, Ganief with his second of the game, and Cam Wilson tallied for United in the second half.

United will be away from home tonight (Friday) when the take on third place West Van FC, which is four points back of Surrey.

ICST Pegasus won their third consecutive game Friday night. Playing at home at Newton Ath-letic Park against the last place Serbian White Eagles, Pegasus scored three times in the last 25 minutes of play for a 4-2 victory.

Omari Aldridge gave Pegasus a 1-0 lead after 20 minutes, but 45 minutes later, they trailed 2-1.

David Samra tied it for Pegasus, then the Surrey side went ahead to stay when Jag

Gill scored in the 75th minute. Aldridge added an insurance goal.

Earning the maximum nine points in the past three games, Pegasus has climbed to ninth place with a 5-2-7 record. They are in Vancouver tomorrow (Sat-urday) against Westside.

Akal FC failed to keep pace with Pegasus, as they traveled to Vancouver where they were blanked 3-0 by Columbus FC. Akal’s record fell to 3-5-6, two points ahead of the 12th place Sapperton Rovers.

Akal FC will host Sapperton Sunday evening at 6 p.m. at Newton Athletic Park.

The Punjab Hurricanes were on the road at Minoru Park, falling to the Richmond FC Hibernians. The Hurricanes had a pair of one goal leads, on goals by Roman Doutkevich and Joey Brar, but couldn’t hold off Richmond.

The Hurricanes are 13th in the 14-team Premier Division at 2-4-8. They are at home tomor-row night at 6:15 p.m. at Newton Athletic Park against Delta United.

■ North Delta United won their second consecutive Fraser Valley Soccer League game, climbing up to sixth place in the 10-team Premier Division.

Lucas Johns and Nick Baro-nian netted the North Delta goals in a 2-0 win over Golden Ears United Saturday in Maple Ridge.

United is now 4-1-6, one point back of fifth place Golden Ears.

North Delta will be at home Saturday evening at 6 p.m., host-ing last place Aldergrove United at Dennis Elsom Park.


Westside’s Graham Webber (left) and Andrew Proctor of the Surrey United Firefi ghters grapple for the ball during a Vancouver Metro Soccer League Premier Division game at Cloverdale Athletic Park Saturday. Proctor scored once in a 6-2 Surrey win.

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Drivers and Cyclists Sharing Winter Roads British Columbia’s

unseasonably early snowfall in late November brought untold grief to numerous families. Crashes in Chilliwack, Chase, Revelstoke, Savona, Campbell River, and Surrey resulted in six people killed and at least five people injured.

Reports of the various crashes cited lack of snow tires and loss of control on icy roadways as particulars in some of the cases. Just before the snowfall, Vancouver police had warned lower mainland drivers that if they were caught blocking traffic in the snow for lack of winter tires they could be ordered to equip their cars with snow tires and resume driving only after an inspection confirmed compliance with the order. The fine for non-compliance: up to $500.

Reports also mentioned fines of up to $100 under a Vancouver bylaw prohibiting obstructing a roadway or driving without due consideration under the Motor Vehicle Act for lack of winter tires having a tread depth of at least three to five millimetres.

The police also gave all the usual reminders to drivers about driving on snow-covered roads:

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• Add extra travel time to deal with the slower moving traffic conditions you will inevitably encounter.

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Police also advised pedestrians to make eye contact with drivers and to ensure that before stepping onto the roadway, whether at controlled intersections or at pedestrian crosswalks, all vehicles were stopped

completely. Reminders about equipping your vehicle

for winter driving and about winter driving techniques are all to be expected at this time of year. What is not expected but increasingly should be are reminders that when the snow clears and the rain resumes, cyclists are back on the roads.

The Vancouver Sun recently reported that, “The City of Vancouver estimates 60,000 trips a day are made by bicycle in the city, with more than 3,500 cyclists commuting to work downtown.” Darkness, cooler temperatures, fog, sleet, showers, and even snowfall leftovers aren’t deterring the growing contingent of dedicated cyclists.

In the same article, The Vancouver Sun also listed the ten most dangerous intersections for cyclists in Vancouver accompanied by a photograph of a young female bike rider standing beside her bike who was broadsided by a vehicle at Clark and East 10th Avenue last June by a car reportedly running a red light. Online commentators noted that in the night-time photo shown in the newspaper (presumably taken some considerable time after the collision), she was dressed in dark clothing, was not wearing a helmet and apparently had no light on her bike.

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A LACK of resources at Surrey Provincial Court is causing a backlog of criminal proceedings that is forcing judges to throw out cases for lack of timely prosecution, one judge said last week.

“Th ere are not enough judges, court staff or sheriff s in Surrey,” said Judge Peder Gul-bransen.

“Th e backlog is so great and the courts so crowded, that in many cases there will be an unreasonable delay should there be even one adjournment on a trial date.”

He said the problem has become “chronic.”

Gulbransen made the comments in his writ-ten reasons for judgment in the case of a man who was charged with impaired driving and refusing to give a breath sample on Oct. 13, 2007 but never stood trial because of repeated failures to get court time.

As the man’s request, Gulbransen threw out the charges on Nov. 22 of this year, issuing a stay of proceedings due to excessive “institu-tional” delays.

Th e judge said at least 25 months of the three-year wait was because of a shortage of court resources, more than double the accept-able eight- to 10-month institutional wait time allowed under Canadian court guidelines.

In his written decision, which was published online Th ursday (Nov. 25), Gulbransen said the number of days available to handle crimi-nal cases in Surrey has steadily declined over the last fi ve years.

He said there are fewer judges to hear longer and more complicated cases because many judges have retired and have not been replaced.

Th ere are fewer sheriff s and court staff too, with the result that “it is not uncom-mon for there to be days when there are not enough clerks to staff the courtrooms,” Gulbransen said.

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KEVIN FALCON took over frontrun-ner status in the B.C. Liberal leader-ship race, with at least 10 MLAs backing his bid to replace Gordon Campbell as party leader and B.C.’s next premier.

He didn’t roll in on his trademark mountain bike or the excavator he once used to knock down the Coquihalla Highway toll booths.

But the Surrey-Cloverdale MLA and former health minister – he resigned the post Monday night – had plenty of human props, includ-ing a crowd of more than 100 cheer-ing and clapping supporters at the Tuesday morning announcement at the Surrey Museum in Cloverdale.

“It is time for a new generation of leadership,” Falcon said, promising to listen, learn and “lead decisively.”

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LONGTIME administra-tor Glenn Zwick has

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The North Delta resident was inducted into the CARHA Hockey Hall of Fame

as a builder, the 30th member to enter the hall since CARHA’s inception in 1975.

“As a builder Glenn has formed recreational teams and leagues that have benefited players and our community,” said Surrey resident Jimmy Jones, also a CARHA Hall of Fame member, at a ceremony last month.

“He operates a sum-mer leagues for those who arrive at the arena wearing shorts and a muscle shirt dragging a hockey bag and a stick, as well as annual tournaments for play-ers with various talent levels.”

Zwick helped form the South Fraser Men’s Hockey League, which has grown from four to 16 teams with teams for all adult age groups, from the over-19s to the over-50s. He also organized numerous hockey tournaments, summer hockey where fathers and their children can

play together, as well as a Family Christmas Skating Party which also collects food for the Surrey Food Bank.

He was named the 2009-10 Coach of the Year by the North Delta Minor Hockey

Association, and the Zwick Cup is an annual trophy pre-sented to the top team in Surrey’s high school hockey league, which he also organized.

“Mr. Zwick’s vision in creating the league has assisted in devel-oping student athletes that love the game, respect others and takepride in themselves,” wrote Laura Bears, a community service assistant and league coordinator with the city of Surrey.

“The league’s hope is that these students mature into effective, compassionate and involved leaders and contributors in every aspect of their future. Without community advocates such as Glenn, these initia-tives would not be possible.”

Zwick is the first inductee into the builder’s category snce 2006.

The CARHA Hockey Hall of Fame, which inducted its first member in 1983, now has 63 members.

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Surrey’s Nicole Setterlund is among six nominees for Canadian Soccer Association’s Junior Female Player of the Year Award.

Setterlund, a midfi elder, was a member of the national under-17 team which won the CONCACAF (Confederation Of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football) championship last March, qualifying Canada for the World Cup in Trinidad this past September. Can-ada was eliminated in the group stage with one win and a pair of losses.

Surrey schools at HSBC Classic

Th ree local high schools are par-ticipating in the HSBC Basketball Classic in Vancouver this week.

In the Senior girls category, the Holy Cross Crusaders began play with a 94-53 win over the New West-minster Hyacks on Tuesday, before losing 69-51 to the Riverside Rapids Wednesday.

Th e Fleetwood Park Dragons dropped their fi rst two games, losing 91-39 to the Kitsilano Blue Demons Tuesday, and 52-36 to the Steveston Packers a day later.

Th e Tamanawis Wildcats are in the Senior boys category, and won their fi rst game Wednesday 85-74 victory over the Sir Charles Tupper Tigers.

Hockey trio named to Team B.C.

Th ree hockey players from North Delta have been named to Team

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Goaltender Tristan Jarry, defence-man Macoy Erkamps and forward Nic Petan are among the 20 players on the squad, which will be grouped with Quebec, Ontario and Nova Scotia for round robin play.

Team B.C.was fourth at the 2007 Canada Winter Games in White-horse.

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Erkamps, a 5’10” 177-pound defenceman, has played 16 games this season, collecting three goals and fi ve assists.

Petan, at 5’8”and 145 pounds, has tallied 11 goals and assisted on 16 others. His 27 points is tops on the Canadians.

Finley earns MVP honours

Greg Finley of the Seaquam Seahawks was named the Offensive Most Valuable Player by the B.C. High School Football Association.

The 6’ 180-pound running back rushed for 621 yards and five touchdowns in five regular season games, adding another 300 yards and a major score in three exhibi-tion contests.

Three other players from North Delta schools were named to the provincial all-star team. Tony Ganton of Sands Secondary was selected on the offensive line, while teammate Kyle Delaney was a defensive line choice. Keane Fraser of Seaquam was named as a defen-sive back.

Tyler Buchan of the Holy Cross Crusaders was named to the Senior AAA team as a running back.


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Nicole Setterlund (12) played for Canada’s under-17 national team this past season. The Surrey resident has been nominated for a Canadian Soccer Association award.

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THE LORD Tweedsmuir Pan-thers became the first public school to defend a Grade 8 B.C. high school football champion-ship.

Th e Panthers rallied from a 22-8 halft ime defi cit to upend the Vancouver College Fighting Irish 28-22 Nov. 20 in Vancouver.

“We tightened out defence at halftime, made a few adjust-ments,” said Panthers coach

Brien Gemmell. “We weren’t doing some things very well, so we made some changes.”

Ben Ingvaldson rushed for 200 and three touchdowns for Lord Tweedsmuir, with Chris-tian MacMillan adding a fourth major on a quarterback sneak.

Two-point converts from Caleb Abraham and Ingvald-son completed the scoring.

“Special teams was outstand-ing,” said Gemmell. “We recov-ered two onside kicks by (Jeff)

Godard and Abraham. The Panthers benefitted from

five turnovers in all, as Godard, Abraham and Blake Timmer each recovered fumbles.

Ingvaldson was the game’s Most Valuable Player, while Timmer was the Top Lineman.

The Panthers had a perfect won-loss record this season, winning all seven regular sea-son games, and three playoff contests.

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THE EMOTION on the fi eld following the game told the story Dec. 2 in Florida, as the Coquitlam Metro-Ford Under-15 boys soccer unit outlasted host Tampa Bay Premier in penalty kicks following a 2-2 tie to earn the two-year-old club it’s fi rst North American championship.

Teammates hugged

and made phone calls back home, some in tears embraced their coaches and parents, and a rendition of ‘O Canada’ broke out among maple leaf-clad fans and players from other Coquitlam Metro-Ford Soccer Club (CMFSC) teams.

“We’ve worked really hard for this and we’ve prepared extensively for this,” CMFSC coach Dan Jones said. “It’s

very important to the club because we’re a second-year club [and] we’ve worked really hard this year to become one of the top clubs and we wanted to take something away from it.

“You can see the emotion of everyone here and all the teams that are supporting us. It’s like they all won today, and that’s really an awesome experience

for us. We’re proud to be in the Super Y [league] and we want to come back every year and challenge for this.”

CMFSC goalie Cam-eron Frost was selected his team’s tournament MVP.

Four Surrey residents – Cameron Frost, Mark George, Razvan Gheo-rghe and Jun Lee and James Najman –were members of the team.

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by Gary Ahuja

JUNIOR FOOTBALL is a foot in the door for bur-geoning pro players.

Th ose were the words of B.C. Lions kicker Paul McCallum.

“I wouldn’t be where I am today without junior football,” McCallum said Sunday aft ernoon in Langley, aft er the team announced last

month that it was leav-ing South Surrey.

McCallum was speak-ing at the newly named Langley Rams’ press conference in between games at the B.C. com-munity provincial foot-ball championships.

“I am proud to be a Ram,” said the Surrey native.

McCallum was the Lions’ most outstanding player this past season. He is also a Rams alumni, having played for the team from 1990 to 1992.

Th e organization, which has been in parts of Surrey since 1947, plays in the B.C.

Football Conference (BCFC), a six-team junior league for players between the ages of 18 and 22. But on Sunday, the organization was at McLeod Park holding its fi rst offi cial press confer-ence since announcing the move.

“We are thrilled to be playing out of (McLeod Park),” said Gord Querin, the Rams’ presi-

dent, who thanked Lan-gley Township, Langley Minor Football, North Langley Community Football and Langley Secondary for sharing the facility with them.

Tyson St. James, the team’s new head coach and a former Langley resident — he graduated from Brookswood in 1993 — was also intro-duced.

Also on hand at the press conference were BCFC president Frank Naso, as well as former Rams alumni Neil McE-voy, now the B.C. Lions’ player personnel co-ordinator and assistant to the general manager,

Shawn Olsen, the head coach of the UBC Th underbirds, and Will Loft us, a 10-year CFL

veteran, who will coach the Rams’ special teams and defensive backs.

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announced the team was leaving South Surrey, team offi cials cited inad-equate facilities at South

Surrey Athletic Park as the chief reason for the move. Th e park is cur-rently without a number

of amenities – namely locker rooms and bleachers – that a junior football team requires.

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B.C. Lions kicker Paul McCallum was at McLeod Park Sunday as the Langley Rams held a press conference to announce their move from Surrey. McCallum played for three seasons for the Rams junior football organization before embarking on a lengthy pro career in the CFL.

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Capturing Claraby Sheila Reynolds

It’s the second year she’s done it.But this year Amanda Solheim is just a little bit more excited about her upcoming holiday dance perfor-mance in Vancouver.

Th e 11-year-old was cast as an angel last year in Goh Bal-let’s presentation of Th e Nutcracker, which places amateurs on stage alongside professional dancers. Amanda had such a good experience, she thought she’d try out for this year’s show and headed to open auditions in October.

“It was pretty scary because there was a lot of good people around me,” she remembers. “I was thinking I might not get a part.”

Amanda went in, danced the best she could for the panel of judges, and headed home to Surrey.

It wasn’t until the phone rang a few days later that she learned she actually did land a role. And it wasn’t just any part, but the star role of Clara.

“I was very excited because I didn’t think I’d get a big part,” says Amanda, who’s in Grade 6 at Erma Stephenson Elementary.

Since then, she’s been deep in rehearsals, not only danc-ing, but honing her acting skills as well.

For the uninitiated, Th e Nutcracker – set to the music of Tchaikovsky – tells the story of Clara, who receives a nut-cracker doll from her uncle at a Christmas party. She falls asleep and dreams that her gift comes to life, forming an army of toy soldiers, battling a Mouse King and taking Clara on a magical journey through the Land of Snow and King-dom of Sweets where they meet characters like the Sugar

Plum Fairy and Snow Queen.Th is production, which takes place at Th e Centre in Van-

couver for Performing Arts, features principal dancers from Th e National Ballet of Canada and Pacifi c Northwest Ballet, with live music by the Vancouver Opera Orchestra.

Th e show is choreographed by Anna-Marie Holmes and also features an illusionist, ballroom dancers and gymnasts from throughout the Lower Mainland.

Amanda has been dancing since she was four years old. She studies dance at Studio One Dance Centre in Alder-grove, taking not only ballet, but jazz, hip hop, tap, lyrical and musical theatre.

Still, ballet is her favourite.“Everything’s proper and there’s lots of technique,” she

says.As for performing in front of an audience of hundreds,

Amanda admits she gets a little nervous.“I just kind of get butterfl ies. Aft er the fi rst couple of min-

utes my nerves go down. I’m not nervous while I’m dancing, just before.”

Th e budding ballerina says she will likely audition for the traditional holiday ballet again next year. And while there are plenty of roles young dancers can take on, Amanda has her sights set on one in particular.

“Maybe Clara again?”

Goh Ballet’s presentation of Th e Nutcracker takes place Dec. 16-19 at 7:30 p.m., with 2 p.m. matinées Dec. 18 and 19 at Th e Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts. Tickets range from $28 to $83.25, available at www.ticketmaster.ca or by calling 604-280-3311.

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A PLAY WRITTEN by Surrey teen Elyse Maloway is being brought to the local stage.

Splinters is a one-act play that centres on a series of conversations and confrontations that take place on a lonely bench. Th e drama was an award-winner at the 2008 Write On competition and promises to off er Surrey Little Th eatre audiences some sage advice in time for the holidays.

Written and directed by 17-year-old Maloway,

Splinters features an all-youth cast including Kylee Dawson, Ashley Chodat, Brittainy Fernandes, Cassidy Northway, Tori Artress, Patrick Macht, Joe Given, Nicole Cochrane, Jennifer Duong, Ryan Robinson, Chanelle Collins, Serena Jackson, Megan Roberts and Matthew Roberts.

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Nutcracker on Surrey stage Once again, Surrey dancer Kevin Kreisz plays the Prince and Tiffany Roan is Clara in Royal City

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IT TAKES TALENT and timing to pull off fi ve diff erent chorus roles in a single stage production.

Fortunately for fans of British-style pantomime, Cloverdale’s Michelle Gaetz has both.

For the third year in a row, she’s appearing in White Rock Players’ Christmas panto, a wacky version of Robinson Crusoe, literature’s ultimate shipwreck survivor.

In panto, the chorus is no mere backdrop – it’s a centrepiece of the production. Chorus actors sing, joke and interact with the story’s main characters.Pantos are a traditional holiday off ering the whole family will enjoy, blending acting, music, song and dance with broad, slapstick comedy.

It’s tantalizing turf for an actor, but surprisingly, Gaetz never wanted to go the community theatre route. She has always set her sights on fi lm and television. But three years ago, she auditioned for the popular holiday panto – on a dare – and won the role of Princess Alice in Puss in Boots.

Th e stage experience fanned the fl ames, turning a love of acting into a full-blown passion for her craft .

Th e task awaiting her in Robinson Crusoe might seem daunting; she’s playing fi ve diff erent chorus characters, a job that requires multiple, lightning-quick costume changes.

“It’s a tight squeeze between entrances, but that’s what makes the show that much more exciting,” she says. “It keeps me on my toes.”

Gaetz can’t wait to see the audience’s reaction to this year’s show, presented at Coast Capital Playhouse.

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A REPEAT of last year’s seasonal treat from the Surrey Youth Th eatre Company (SYTCO) is headed to stage again.

Madeline’s Christmas, a heart-warming pro-duction, based on the much-loved children’s stories of Ludwig Bemel-mans, will run at Surrey Arts Centre on Dec. 17 and 18 at 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. and on Dec. 19 at 2:30 p.m.

But artistic director Susan Pendleton, cel-ebrating the company’s 14th season of produc-tions, warns that tickets should be purchased early, as last year’s pre-sentation sold out.

Th e cast, headed by eight year-old Elizabeth Olsson as plucky Madeline, includes Kal-lista VanBeest, Jordan Aisenstat, Fiona Firby, Paisley Hoogenraad, Madison Smith, Andrea Moorhouse, Marina Cyr, Cassandra Strain, Madi-son Quirk, Hayley Miller and Kylie Edwards as her classmates at an exclusive girls’ school in Paris.

Kaitie Yott and Stephan Singh, two Grade 12 students from Earl Marriott, play the roles of Miss Clavel,

head of the school, and Harsha, a mysterious rug merchant.

For the fi rst time in SYTCO’s history, an adult actor, Patte Rust, is working side by side with the children in the supporting role of housekeeper Mrs. Murphy.

As an additional treat for young ticket-holders for the Sunday matinee, at Madeline’s Christmas Tea Party, immediately following the show, they will be served French pastries, hot cocoa and tea by Madeline and her friends.

For tickets ($17.70; $12.70 for seniors and children fi ve and under), call 604-501-5566.

Madeline’s Christmas comes to the Surrey Arts Centre next week.

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PEOPLEEnvision scholarships for fourFOR FOUR LOCAL STUDENTS, good grades and hours of volunteer work have paid off – the recent high school grads were chosen out of almost 100 applicants to receive a $2,000

Envision Financial Education Award.• White Rock Christian graduate and

straight-A student Jennifer Schneider has travelled on mission trips to India and Guatemala. Aft er witnessing incredible poverty and discrimination, Schneider opened her own bakery to raise funds for a school bus in India. So far she has raised $4,000. Schneider is also active in Night Shift Ministries, a local group assisting homeless people in the community. Schneider is now attending Ambrose University College in Calgary where she hopes to obtain her Bachelor of Ministries in Intercultural Studies.

• Th e tragic death of a good friend encouraged Earl Marriott student Cassie Loewen to “make a diff erence” in the lives of teenagers and become involved with the organization Young Life. During high school, she also volunteered at local soup kitchens and spent time with the home-less. Loewen is now pursuing a Bachelor of Arts at the University of the Fraser Valley.

• Currently attending Kwantlen Poly-technic University for Engineering, Earl Marriott grad Steven Morrison was an active volunteer for Peace Portal Alliance Church, where he assisted with youth leadership and planning. Morrison also regularly taught Sunday school classes and was a counselor at Camp Stillwood. Th roughout high school he managed to maintain a 3.0 grade-point average while also balancing a paper route and part-time work in landscaping.

• In addition to writing and shooting stories for Shaw Television’s Gen-Why segment, Elgin Park student Sydney Th orne also volunteered with Teens Aid-ing the Planet, which encourages teenag-ers to make a diff erence in their immedi-ate community. Th orne was also involved

in a number of school drama productions. She is attending Corpus Christi College at the University of British Columbia and hopes to obtain a Bachelor of Fine Arts.

From 1963–66, a young man served in the Combined British Commonwealth force during the Malayan Emergency.

Th e force operated alongside Malayan armed forces, with help from the indigenous tribes in Borneo, as Malaysia battled hard to maintain its sovereignty against communist aggres-sion and terrorism.

It was a tough battle that mostly involved jungle warfare and was the only confl ict that the west ever won outright against communist forces.

Longtime Surrey resident Bob Dominick was that young man and now, some 45 years later, the king and government of Malaysia have awarded the veterans of that confl ict the Pingat Jasa Malaysia medal.

Th e medal was presented to Domin-ick on Nov. 15 at the Malaysian Con-sulate in Vancouver by Hares Usot, the Malaysian Consul.

Th e award recognizes veterans’ “distinguished chivalry, gallantry, sacrifi ce and loyalty in contributing to the freedom and independence of Malaysia.”

Th e medal had to receive the royal approval of Queen Elizabeth and the British government before it could be presented to the veterans of the confl ict.

Dominick remembers the confl ict well, as he was involved in special operations with units of the British SAS, the Royal Marine’s SBS and the legendary Gurkha Regiment.

“One of the most fascinating things about this confl ict was having the abil-ity to learn jungle skills from the Dayak tribes in Borneo,” said Dominick.

“For centuries these tribes had been notorious as headhunters, but all we

saw in them was a genuine respect for the help we were giving them to remain free in the jungles they had called home for some 3,000 years.”

On his fi rst tour of duty, he was away from home for two years and then returned to Borneo for a further 18 months.

Dominick is President and CEO of Lightyear Digital Th eatre, the Sur-rey corporation that earlier this year

donated a $500,000 digital and 3D theatre to SFU Surrey.

He is also vice president of sales and marketing of WestStone Prop-erties, the development company building Urban Village in Surrey city centre, the president of the Down-town Surrey Business Improvement Association and Chairman of the Surrey City Centre Economic Devel-opment Committee.

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The Fraser Valley Potters Guild is holding a 35th anniversary “Fired Up at the Firehall” show and sale until Dec. 22 at the Newton Cultural Centre, 13530 72 Ave. The show runs Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday from 12-4 p.m. For more information, call 604-596-0518.

Artist Daniel Tibbits has a solo exhibition until Dec. 23 at the new Newton Cultural Centre, 13530 72 Ave. See Tibbits’ work at www.danieltibbits.com.

Gallery 68 Art Studio (19141 68 Ave.) is hosting a Christmas group art exhibit from Dec. 11-19. See the works of 10 artists from Surrey, Langley and White Rock in media such as oils, acrylics, watercolours, collage, jewelry, silk paintings and scarves and raku sculpture. The opening reception is on Dec. 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 604-576-1640.

Deck the Walls, a group show exhibiting work by more than 30 local emerging and established artists’ paintings, pottery, sculpture, collage, photography and more, takes place at the

Semiahmoo Arts gallery, 1959 152 St., until Dec. 22. Call 604-536-8333.

Documentary photography captures significant events, as well as moments from everyday life. Photojournalism is intended to present facts, elicit strong emotion, as well as illustrate a written news story. The best photojournalistic work so effectively illuminates an event, the image alone convey the whole story. The Faces of the Community exhibition of photographs by Surrey-based photojournalists at the Surrey Arts Centre tells stories about the people who live and work in Surrey and the surrounding region. The exhibit runs until Feb. 13.

A variety of performers take part in Open Mic on the last Friday of each month at the Firehall Centre for the Arts, 11489 84 Ave. Delta Arts Council director and MC Kaitlyn Cook invites singers, musicians and actors to take part. Doors open at 7 p.m. Showtime is at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $4. For more information, call 604-581-6270 or 604-349-1236.

The art rental and sales program at the Surrey Arts Centre provides the community with easy access to original artwork by local

artists. It is an excellent opportunity to experience a wide variety of artworks without great financial commitment. Eighty per cent of the first year’s rent may go towards the purchase if desired. Approximately 120 works are on display and can be selected during gift shop hours. For further information contact 604-501-5564.

The Peace Arch Spinners and Weavers Guild meets the second Monday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Surrey Museum. Call Linda at 604-589-1087 or Elly at 604-576-8816 for more information.

BUSINESS

The Valley Women’s Network is holding a luncheon on Dec. 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Eaglequest Golf Club, 7778 152 St. Meet other women for social or business networking. The cost is $25. To reserve a spot, call Mavis Kent at 604-596-9170 or email [email protected]

Self-employed? Does your business need a makeover? We are looking

for professionals to join our chapter. We will help critique your business with creative ideas from the “Business Boosters.” This is your opportunity to network with other professionals, exchange business cards and give your business a boost. We meet every Wednesday at Ricky’s Restaurant, 8958 152 St. from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Visit www.trbn.com for more details.

YOUTH

A youth holiday dinner will take place on Dec. 24 from 3-7 p.m. at Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre, 13458 107A Ave. Come with your friends and enjoy a traditional turkey dinner with all the fixings. Free for youth (only) ages 10-18. Must have a current youth membership.

Are you between the ages of 14 and 19? Do you secretly dream of running away and joining the circus? Now’s your chance to realize that dream without having to run away! Surrey Children’s Festival is forming a Youth Circus Performing Team and is looking for members just like you. No experience is required. Learn how to juggle, create characters and performance skills, as well as costume design with industry professionals! The free intensive program begins in December. The


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The George Mackie Library (8440 112 St.) is calling all kids who have never been in the Kids’ Book Club before. If you are between the ages of 9 and 12 and you love to read and talk to other kids about the books you’ve read, here’s your chance to join the very popular Kids’ Book Club. The event takes place the second Tuesday of each month from 3:30-4:30 from October to January. Books and snacks are provided. Space is limited so register today. Visit the information desk or call 604-594-8155 to register.

The Oak Avenue Neighbourhood Hub offer an afterschool Homework Club for Grades 6-7 students in the Cedar Hills/Whalley area. They offer students tutoring, access to a computer lab, fun activities, snacks and a safe, supportive place to go after school. The club runs Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3–4:30 p.m. Participants are expected to stay until 4:30 p.m. For more information and to register, call 604-582-7088.

If you are between the ages of

12–19, here’s an opportunity to practise your manga drawing. Join the Manga Drawing Club at the George Mackie Library (8440 112 St.) See the newest manga drawing books and novels on display for inspiration. The after-school club meets every Friday from 3:30–5 p.m. Space is limited. For more information, call 604-594-8155

CRAFTS

Delta Arts Council (DAC) Gallery & Gifts is hosting Christmas Coffee at the Shop on Dec. 11 from 12-5 p.m. at artSpace, 11425 84 Ave. Unique and beautiful gifts by local artists, coffee, mulled cider and treats.

Call for entries for the ninth-annual holiday art and fine craft sale, A Real Piece of Work, which takes place Dec. 11 and 12 at the Ocean Park Community Hall, 1577 128 St. There will also be a separate show exclusively for jewelry and accessories called A Real Gem at the same location on Dec. 18 and 19. Email [email protected] or call 604-767-0595 for more information.

CULTURE

UP-RIZE:Together is a free all-ages event celebrating the way creativity can be used to take action on stereotypes, disconnection and “isms” impacting our communities. The event is on Dec. 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Newton Cultural Centre, 13530 72 Ave. Lunch and bus

tickets provided for participants. You must RSVP by Dec. 16 – email [email protected] or call 604-780-8463.

DANCE

The 40+ Singles’ Christmas Dance takes place Dec. 11 at Star of the Sea Hall, 15262 Pacific. Free night club two-step dance lesson with Makai Genoves from 7-8 p.m. Music by Innerwild from 8 p.m. to midnight. The $17 cost includes snacks and drinks. Get $1 off for wearing red. Newcomers and couples welcome. Call Joy at 604-535-1388 or visit www.joysdanceclub.ca

A Christmas Community Retro Swing Dance takes place Dec. 19 from 7:30-11 p.m. at the Jump Joint, #110, 12332 Pattullo Pl. Easy retro swing dance lessons. No partner or experience needed. DJ music. Door prizes. Wear party attire please. Doors open at 7 p.m. Admission is $10 at the door or $8 in advance. Group rates available. Call Marie at 778-867-1457 or visit www.jumpjointswing.com

The 40+ Singles’ New Year’s Eve Dance takes place Dec. 31 at Star of the Sea Hall, 15262 Pacific. The $65 cost includes roast beef dinner, dancing, midnight champagne, late-night pizza and salad buffet, snacks and drinks. The cost is $55 without dinner. Music by the Grand Star Band from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Get $10 with tickets before Dec. 11. Newcomers and couples welcome. Call Joy at 604-535-1388 or visit

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Soitsfun! Singles Social Dancing starts up Jan. 13. Lessons (7:30-8:30 p.m.) and dancing (8:30-11:30 p.m.) every Thursday at the Royal Canadian Legion Crescent Branch, 2643 128 Street. For ages 25 and up. Jive, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, shim sham and night club 2-step.

Learn swing dance on Sundays at the Jump Joint, #110, 12332 Pattullo Pl. Doors open at 7 p.m. Drop-in learn-to-dance lesson from 7:15-8 p.m. Drop-in DJ social dance from 8-11 p.m. Admission is $5. For more information, call Marie at 604-536-0195, visit www.jumpjointswing.com or email [email protected]

A Chutney Dancehall dance takes place the first Saturday of each month at 9 p.m. at Sullivan Hall, 6303 152 St. The $10 cost includes Indo-Caribbean cuisine. Singles welcome. For more information, call Orvis at 604-209-5081.

Surrey International Folk Dancers invite new members to learn a variety of dances from Europe, North America and the Middle East. The group meets every Thursday from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Walnut Road School, 16153 82 Ave. All ages welcome. For more information, call Dale at 604-594-9946, email [email protected] or visit http://surreyfolkdance.org


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POINSETTIAS HAVE a long and interesting history, becoming the number-one indoor potted plant grown in the world today. Th e many new varieties and colors produced each year keep them at the forefront as a Christ-mas season plant.

In the Northern Hemisphere, however, they are a very long crop for growers and require a great deal of labor and energy to produce. A huge amount of research and breeding work has been done to develop new varieties that can not only fi nish in cooler temperatures, but also be more durable to survive both indoors and out.

For years now, I’ve been on a quest to fi nd alternate cool season plants that could be an alternative to poinset-tias and still have a connection to many of our Christmas tradi-tions.

Th e Christmas Rose, helleborus niger, is certainly one of the top candidates. Over the past few years, greenhouse growers have been refi ning their production timing and forcing them into bloom at slightly higher tem-peratures in order to have those beautiful helleborus blossoms open for the month of December.

In Zones 6 and above this works well as an outdoor garden or patio container plant, but in Zones 5 and lower they need more protection. Th e challenge is to fi nd a room cool enough for them to last indoors.

In Europe, winter-blooming hellebores have been very much a traditional Christmas gift for some time now. Th e Heuger family has been at the forefront of new breeding to develop better early winter blooming varieties that could be enjoyed over the holi-day season.

Th e concept was to develop a series of plants that would natu-rally bloom in progres-sion from November

through March. If they were gently forced into bloom at slightly higher temperatures, they could provide a long lasting fl owering plant that could be enjoyed indoors then set back out into the garden to be enjoyed for many years to come.

Out of this research came the “Helleborus Gold Collection” which displayed many new characteristics. Th is collection all bloomed on fi rst year plants if they were started at the right time. Second, they provided lots of blooms that produced over a long period of time, and third, the blossoms were all forward facing for a far

more strik-ing appear-ance.

Some of the fi rst varieties have now been on the market for a year or so, with many more about to be introduced this winter and next spring. Helleborus

niger Jacob (Zone 4) has pure white fl owers with a slight pink blush in cooler weather. I love their deep burgundy stems and the blossoms have a faint perfume, which makes them ideal as cut fl owers. It is one of the earliest blooming hellebores and has the traditional glossy deep green foliage.

Helleborus niger Joseph Lemper (Zone 4), one of the very earliest to bloom, has very large pure white blooms that appear slightly turned, fac-ing upwards. As the blooms mature, they turn an attractive green. Th e foliage is very attractive, and a rich, dark green.

Helleborus niger Pink Frost provides a nice variation with its

burgundy and white buds that burst open to a lovely soft pink which darkens with age. As the blooms open in sequence, beautiful shading, from white to pink and red, takes place. Even if it never bloomed, its scented deep green leaves, unique vein display and marbled sheen rivals any evergreen perennial.

Some of the new varieties being released this year are

H. n. Cinnamon Snow (Zone 5), with its creamy white flowers touched with rose and cinnamon. The buds also have a red accent and as the blooms open, they create quite a show. The leaves are very scented and rich green, providing a nice contrast to the blooms.

Helleborus n. Win-ter’s Bliss (Zone 4) has rosy buds opening to a creamy white with a delightful dark pink reverse. It’s quite com-

pact, but the leaves are fairly large and a very shiny dark green.

Helleborus n. Silver Moon (Zone 4) pro-duces creamy white flowers with a tinge of pink that ultimately changes to a beautiful dusty rose. Its habit is quite upright with lovely silver leaves held erect by rosy stems.

Helleborus n. Winter’s Song has dark pink buds that open into classic ivory

blooms with a pink reverse. It’s quite a sprawler, with fairly large lance-shaped green leaves tinged with silver.

Placed in attractive vases as cut flowers, or planted in wicker bas-kets or pots and kept reasonably cool (12-15°C), hellebores will last for weeks indoors and can become a wonderful Christmas gift and new tradition.

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The NDP motion, introduced

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Dubbed “Protect, Serve and Shelter,” this $50 gift goes directly toward the support for cruelty investigations, includ-ing enforcement of the Preven-tion of Cruelty to Animals Act, bringing animal abusers to justice and caring for hurt and neglected animals.

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Email resume indicating position title and location to [email protected] or fax (306) 791-5986.

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

6 IN MEMORIAM GIFTS

7 OBITUARIES

ABERNETHY, Stanley John

Born on December 24, 1929, long time resident of Surrey, passed away on December 4, 2010. Stan was predeceased by his loving wife Beryl after 52 years of marriage. Stan is survived by is daughter Julia, his son Neil (Donna), four grandchildren, Chris (Jessica), Amber (Graeme), Travis, Jorden, six great grandchildren, Kyle, Darren, Jada, Lucas, Dakoha and Colton. He is also survived by many loving family and friends. A Celebration of Stan’s life will be held at 2 pm December 11, 2010 at the Avalon Surrey Funeral Chapel, 13288 - 108th Avenue, Surrey, B.C. followed by a reception in the Arbor Reception Centre. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made in Stan’s memory to the Charity of one’s choice.

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

7 OBITUARIES

DOBSONRodney Vincent

Born December 12, 1961, in Victoria, BC. Passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 27, 2010 in Surrey BC.

Rod is survived by his partner Teresa Enns, children Danielle 14, Joey 10, Savannah 9 and Serenity 6, his sister Lynne, brother Mark, his parents Irene & Carmon and his many family members and friends.

There will not be a service. A visitation will be held on Sunday, December 12, 2010 from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm at Valley View Cemetery Chapel 14660 – 72 Ave., Surrey, BC.

In lieu of fl owers, donations can be made to the Surrey Food Bank or the Canadian Diabetic Association which would be appreciated by the family.

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21 COMING EVENTS

33 INFORMATION

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102 ACCOUNTING/BOOKKEEPING

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130 HELP WANTED

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130 HELP WANTED

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Order Entry / CustomerService Clerk

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PHARMACY TECHNICIANS - Re-quired P/T & F/T for local pharma-cy. Must have previous experience. Fluency in Punjabi is an asset. Please fax resume: (604)594-0804

SKILLED STEEL FIXER needed for front line rebar and landscaping ltd. Work zone in lower mainland. Must have previous experience. Fluent inPunjabi, basic education needed. Contact 604-700-9593

115 EDUCATION


134 HOTEL, RESTAURANT,FOOD SERVICES

BUK JANG DO GA in Surrey hire F/T Korean Food Cook; Salary: $18.75/hr; Skill Req.: - must com-pletion of high sch. - 3~5 yrs Kore-an cooking exp. & knowledge of food. - mainly prepare and cook full course meal and may improve Ko-rean food etc. Apply by email [email protected]

EXPERIENCED HELPER wanted at Coffee & Sandwich shop. Week-day hours. Apply in person with resume at “Espress Yourself Coffee Works” inside Scottsdale CTR, 7061A 120th St., Delta

FOOD Counter Attendant for Robin Ent. Ltd. DBA Subway Rest. 6421-120 St., Delta, BC. Duties: Take customers orders, prepare food, sandwiches/salads, portion & wrap take-out food. Serve customers. Stock fridge & salad bars, keep records of items used. Min secondary education. On job training. English speaking. $10.50/hr. 40hrs/wk. Fax resume 604-502-9290.

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GRAVEYARD SHIFT SERVERS @ Knight & Day Restaurant: greet customers/present menus, describe menu items. Take/serve food/bev-erage orders. Present bills/accept payment. 7 mos - less than 1 yr exp needed, no post secondary req. F/T @ $9.90/hr. Fax resume: 604-588-1570 or email:

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ORIGINAL BHAIA SWEET SHOP & RESTAURANT LTD. in Surrey is hiring a F/T Indian Cook with 3 yrs experience in making Indian food dishes like mix veg., rice, naan, bi-ryani, tandoori chicken, chicken tik-ka, fi sh items etc. S alary would be $17.50/hr with 40 hours per week. Knowledge of Hindi or Punjabi is required and English is asset. Inter-ested applicants email resumes to:

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SURREY DAMIKO Sushi Rest. in Surrey wants f/t sushiman. Req.:*3+ yrs sushi/sashimi exp.* Must com-pletion of high sch. Salary: $3,000/ month. Main duty: make various su-shi and handle sashimi. Resume: fax 604-590-1252 email [email protected]

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138 LABOURERS

SHOP LABOURER REQUIRED F/T

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Fax resume to: 604-594-0105Attn: Patrick

Or email to [email protected]

139 MEDICAL/DENTAL

DENTAL RECEPTIONIST with experience, PT/FT. For Surrey offi ce.Fax resume to: 604-501-4048

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS

RECEPTIONIST /OFFICE ASSISTANT

SURREY BASED (F/T)Construction co. is looking for an outgoing, pleasant mannered person to assist in our busy offi ce Monday to Friday. Applicant should be a self-motivated, quick learner with attention to detail & able to work w/ little supervision. Duties to include reception and data entry.Please reply by e-mail or fax:

[email protected] Fax# 778-571-2112

156 SALES

RETAIL SALES Reps. Premier Dead Sea is seeking 4 energetic Retail Sales Reps. selling skin care in our cart located at Guildford. $12. 50/hr. Please mail to: [email protected]

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76th Ave, Surrey

118 EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES/RESUMES

115 EDUCATION


160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

EXCAVATOR OPERATORS (5 yrs. exp.) & PIPE LAYER required immediately. F/T opportunities. Must have manhole placement and benching experience. Competitive Wages & Benefi ts.

E-mail resume: [email protected] or Fax: 604-513-9821

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MILLWRIGHTHain Celestial Canada, a division of the US-based Hain Celestial Group, is an industry leader pro-viding consumers with superior food products for a healthy way of life. We are currently recruiting for a Millwright to work out of our Yves Veggie Cuisine facility lo-cated in Delta.Complimented with your trade certifi cation, you will bring your prior experience in a fast paced food processing or similar plant environment. You will also pos-sess a minimum 4th class steam ticket, and enjoy working with a small team of diversifi ed profes-sionals who thrive on challenge, and who are committed to quality and excellence.Ideally you will have additional experience in refrigeration, air conditioning, welding, and/or gas fi tting.The top rate for this position is $31.47 with additional premiums for your steam ticket and shift work, as well as the potential to earn up to 4.5% incentive.

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163 VOLUNTEERS

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224 CARPET CLEANINGACTION CARPET AND FURNACE CLEANING. Best rates. Whole House package. Call 604-945-5801

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247 COURIER/DELIVERY SRVSRX EXPRESS - Surrey & Delta Prompt, courteous deliveries from local pharmacists and grocers. Email: [email protected]. Phone: 604-828-8260

257 DRYWALLA Call to Vern. Free Est. Guarant’’d.Drywall, Reno & Texture Specialist. “No job too small”. 604-825-8469FRAMING, INSULATING, drywall-ing and fi nishing of any unfi nished areas in your home. Fully insured, and licensed. Call Shane: 604-807-3076

260 ELECTRICAL#1 QUALITY WORK,

Big or sm. Exp. Electrician avail. Reas.rates.604-773-0341. Lic#9902

AAA SIHOTA ELECTRICAL Comm., Industrial & Res. Services. Licensed/bonded. 604-999-4573

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

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

G.L.G Services Ltd.* Land clearing * Excavation

* Site Services & * Back fi lling* Final Grading * Bobcat Services

Exp. in Comm & Res.Free estimates!

Gary 604-589-2190cell# 604-240-6934

SCOTT’S MINI EXCAVATOR & DUMP TRAILER SERVICE **Clearing **Grading **TrenchingTree/Stump/Driveway removal. ALL size jobs welcome. 604-802-3994

281 GARDENING

WEED FREE MUSHROOM Manure 15 yds - $110 or Well

Rotted 10yds - $125 Free delivery in Surrey. (604)856-8877

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTSCHRISTMAS LIGHTS INSTALLEDGutter cleaning, free estimates.7 days/wk. Carl 604-951-0146GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627GUTTER & WINDOW CLEANING Prices starting from for 3 lvl. hm. (av. size) $90/gutters, $90/windows. 2 lvl. hm. (av.size) $65/gutters, $65/windows. 778-861-0465

287 HOME IMPROVEMENTSA-1 CONTRACTING

Renos. Bsmt stes, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks. Dhillon 604-782-1936.BEAUTIFUL BATH = Plumbing Drywall - Electrical - Tubs & Showers & Sinks -Toilets & Tile - Fans - Win-dows, crown molding. 17 yrs exp. Senior disc. Work guar, Res/Comm. Nick 604-230-5783, 581-2859

BEN’S RENO’S: New bsmt, drywall, texture, paint, kitchen, bath, hardwood, laminate, plumbing, tiles, windows, doors & fencing. Snr’s disc. 604-507-0703.


287 HOME IMPROVEMENTSDrywall, Patching & Taping, Tiling, Interior Painting, Laminate fl oors, & small reno’s. Jatinder 604-728-3849

JAMES THE FLOOR MAN(back in business)

Carpet, lino, VA tiiles installed, Painting, yard work. 778-861-5066.LAMINATE FLOORS Labour +Ma-terial fr.$2.25/s.f. Also: tiles, mould-ings, doors, etc. Years of exp! Free Est. Ref’s. Heinrich 604-599-8120.

288 HOME REPAIRS1 CALL ABOVE all Handyman Serv Elect,. Plumb, Appls, Gen Repairs, No job too small. Sell repair & in-stall major appls. Also do kitchen, baths, bsmt, renos. 604-588-2828.

TOP NOTCH ASSOCIATESWe do only Quality work:

Repairs/Reno’s and water tight Bathrooms. Electrical, Plumbing,

Tile, Sealing, Finishing, Safety and Handicap. Mike 604-594-4791.

296 KITCHEN CABINETSQUICKWAY Kitchen Cabinets Ltd. ****Mention this ad for 10% Off ****

Call Ram @ 604-561-4041.

320 MOVING & STORAGEAAA ADVANCE MOVING

Experts in all kinds of moving/pack-ing. Excellent Service. Reas. rates! Different from the rest. 604-861-8885

www.advancemovingbc.comABBA MOVERS & DEL. Res/com 1-4 ton truck, 1man $35/hr, 2men from $45. Honest, bsmt clean up. 25 yrs of experience-604 506-7576

AFFORDABLE MOVINGLocal & Long Distance

From $45/Hr1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10 Ton Trucks

Insured ~ Licenced ~ 1 to 3 MenFree estimate/Seniors discount

Residential~Commercial~Pianos

A604-787-8061A604-537-4140

A Honest Man Moving & Delivery. Packing, cleaning & carpets. Han-dyman Services etc. 604-782-3044

EZ GO MOVERSQuick & Reliable Movers

From $48/per

604-580-2171www.ezgomovers.com

Pac-Man Movers 20 years exp ~ Reas rates. Call Kevin: (604)837-2744

SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured

Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

329 PAINTING & DECORATINGA-OK PAINTING

Forget the Rest Call The Best!Harry 604-617-0864

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539

PAINT SPECIAL3 rooms for $269, 2 coats(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls

Cloverdale Premium quality paint.NO PAYMENT until Job is

completed. Ask us about ourLaminate Flooring, Carpet Cleaning & Maid Services

www.paintspecial.com

PRICES SO LOW I MUST BE MADCall MAD ABOUT PAINTING. Free Estimates. Int/Ext. 778-773-3918

~ PRO PAINTERS ~INTERIOR / EXTERIORQuality Work, Free Estimates

Member of Better Business BureauWCB INSURED

Vincent 543-7776

190 MEDICAL HEALTH


329 PAINTING & DECORATING

PRIMO PAINTING604.723.8434

Interior Master’sChristmas Special 15% off

• Top Quality • Insured • WCB • Written Guarantee

• Free Estimates

338 PLUMBING

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! AMAN’S PLUMBING SERVICES

Lic.gas fi tter. Reas $. 778-895-2005

$38/HR!Clogged drains,drips,garbs sinks, Reno’s toilets. No job too small! Lic’d/insured. 778-888-9184

A Gas/Plumber reas. rates plumb-ing, drains, h/w tanks furn. boiler. reno/repairs/service 604-618-8315.

A LICENSED PLUMBER & GAS FITTER Very neat work & honest. 27 yrs exp. Refs. Reas. rates. Free est. 24 hrs. 604-220-4956

AT PANORAMA PLUMBING, HEATING & GAS SERVICES. Jobs Small-Big, Res/Com 604-818-7801www.panoramaplumbing.com

~ Certifi ed Plumber ~ON CALL 24 HOURS/DAY

Reno’s and Repairs

Furnace, Boilers, Hot Water HeatPlumbing Jobs ~ Reas rates

~ 604-597-3758 ~FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATINGH/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s. Drain Cleaning. Ins. (604)596-2841

Gas Fitter ✭ PlumberFurnace Boilers, Hot Water TanksHot Water Heat, Plumbing Jobs.

Furnace cleaning with truck mounted machine604-507-4606604-312-7674

Heating & Plumbing

Furnaces & Boilers Service $60.00

All plumbing installations and repairs.

Call 604-644-0870

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

#1 Roofi ng Company in BC

All types of Roofi ng Over 35 Years in BusinessCall now & we pay 1/2 the HST

[email protected]

WWW.PATTARGROUP.COM

AT NORTHWEST ROOFING Re-roofi ng, Repair & New Roof

Specialists. Work Guar. BBB. WCB 10% Sen. Disc. Jag 778-892-1530

Best Local Roofs & RepairsGreat price refs Paul 604-328-0527

CALL A ROOFER,not a SALESMAN !

All types of residential roofi ngYour Re-Roofi ng & Repair Specialists

FREE EST. ~ Since 1990ALL WORK GUARANTEED

Ron 604-728-3699

COMPLETE ReRoofi ng & Repairs. Shingles, Cedar, Flat Roof, Sr disc.Guart’d. WCB, BBB, 604-725-0106

Conscientious Roofi ng - 24 Hoursrepairs, re-roof, all types of roof & conversions. WCB. 604-340-4126.

wayneroofi [email protected]

GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, As-phalt Shingles, Flat roofs BBB, WCB Ins. Clean Gutters $80. 24 hr. emer. serv. 7dys/wk. 604-240-5362

J.J. ROOFING ~ $ BEST PRICE $New Roofs / Re-Roofs. Repair Specialist. Free Estimates. Ref’s. WCB Insured. Jas @ 604-726-6345

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353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

Roofi ng Experts. 778-230-5717Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.

356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

RECYCLE-IT!#1 EARTH FRIENDLY

JUNK REMOVAL

604.587.5865www.recycle-it-now.com

A MISTER CLEANUP Free Est. - Same Day Service

(778)868-3374 or 604-970-4492

EXTRA CHEAPRubbish Removal Almost for free!

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

Honest Man Rubbish removal. Fast on his service,best rates, clean-up, handyman Services. 604-782-3044

RED’S RUBBISH REMOVAL.Christmas Lights ~ Home Maintenance. Reasonable

Rates. Call Red 604-290-7033

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

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

367C SNOWCLEARING

Bobcat Service *SNOW* Removal Res. & Comm. 24 Hr. Emergency. Ph: 604-374-4111, 604-825-4562

SNOW PLOWING / SHOVELING, DE-ICING. Comm / Res. Prompt services. Call Tars 604-614-0565

SNOW REMOVAL - 24/HOURRes. & Comm. Also Landscaping. 778-833-3536 or 604-781-9377

SNOW REMOVAL & BOB CAT SERVICE. MLG Enterprises

(604)501-9290

372 SUNDECKS

Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing, vinyl fl oor. 604-782-9108www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

373B TILING

AN EXPERIENCED TILE SETTERInterior / Exterior

Call BRUCE @ 604-583-4090We always advertise with

“THE LEADER”

TILER WITH 10 yrs exp avail, all types of tiles, Bonded & Insured. www.bassetttiles.ca. 778-231-7107

374 TREE SERVICES

A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est

Arborist ReportsAndrew 604-618-8585

$ Best Rates $

GreenLine Tree ServiceComplete Residential & Comm.Brush Chipping, Stump Grinding

Land Clearing, RemovalNeal 604-541-4608 / 604-230-4608

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374 TREE SERVICES

Morris The ArboristDANGEROUS TREE REMOVAL* Pruning * Retopping * Falling

Service Surrey 25 yearsFULLY INSURED

**EMERGENCY CALL OUT**Certifi ed Arborist Reports

Morris 604-597-2286Marcus 604-818-2327PRO TREE SERVICES

Quality pruning/shaping/hedge trim-ming/ removals & stump grinding. John, 604-588-8733/604-318-9270

PETS

477 PETSAmerican Staffordshire Terriers, 3 brindle male, family raised, $300 each. Call (604)703-8198BOXER PUPPIES, READY to go for Christmas. $700. 604-302-3707.CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 856-4866CHIHUAHUA puppy, male, 12weeks, very tiny, $600. Call (604)794-7347Chihuahua pups, P/B, ready to go xmas, assrt colours, M/F, vet check, shots. $500-$600 1(604)997-2945DOBERMAN PUPS CKC reg. heavy boned, solid beauties. Euro breeding. $1200. 604-589-7477.ENGLISH MASTIFF pups, M/F, p/b,papers, microchipped, dewormed, 1st shots. $1850. 604-316-5644.GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS work-ing line blck & blck & tan, 9 wks, $650 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602JACK RUSSELL PUP. male, tri colored, Vet ✔ , view parents. $550. 604-820-4236KITTENS, Ragdoll/Himalayan x born sept 1, female. Owner allergic, must sell pair. $500. (604)792-7116MASTIFF X. PUPPIES, 3 males. $800. 604-556-6149MINI SCHNAUZER pups, 1st shots, dewormed, tails docked vet ✓ $750/ea. Call 604-657-2915.NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! www.856-dogs.com or call: 604-856-3647.OLD ENGLISH BULLDOG. 12 wks female. Registered. Kind & gentle. $1500 obo. Tracy 604-617-3463POM PUPPIES 2 females, 1 male, white & gold. 7 wks old. $600.obo (604)462-8027 or 778-386-3771PRESA PUPPIES, family farm raised. Great temperment. Great guard dog. $650. 604-855-6929.PUGS, fawn, 3 female, ready for XMas. vet check, dwrmed, 1st shots, family raised, $550. 604-796-2727PUREBRED Doberman puppies, ready for Christmas. 6 girls, 3 boys $900 obo. 604-807-9095.PUREBRED Doberman puppies, ready for Christmas. 6 girls, 3 boys $900 obo. 604-807-9095.YORKIE PUPS. P/B no papers. Shots, vet checked, females, $650. Call 604-858-5826 ChwkYORKIE X MALTESE. 1st shots, vet checked. 9 wks. Ready to go. $500. 604-826-1103.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

506 APPLIANCES$75 & UP. Washers, Dryers, Fridges, Stoves, chst & uprt freezers, apt sz F/S, W/D. Warr/del. 604-583-3454

509 AUCTIONS

ESTATE AUCTIONMon. Dec, 13, 7 p.m. Furn. col-lectibles, vintage camera equip. Diecast models. 2 Grandfather clocks. Consignments welcome.

Central Auction, 20560 Langley Bypass

604-534-8322

545 FUELALDER, BIRCH, MAPLE MIX. Cut up to 16’’ lengths, split, seasoned, ready to burn. $240 a 4 x 4 x 8 cord delivered. Call 604-534-1970

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Refreshingly Clean Meticulously MaintainedSurrey Gardens Apartments

for your new one bedroom homewww.GreatApartments.ca

Owner ManagedSorry, No Pets

Call for details! 604-589-70401MONTH

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From$690.00

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

545 FUELBEST FIREWOOD

32nd Season & 37,000 Cust Deliv. Fully Seas. Maple, Birch, Alder

604-582-7095MATT’S FIREWOOD DELIVERIESAll hardwood. Fully seasoned. Stored inside. (604)532-0662

548 FURNITURE10 PCE oak d/r suite. Buffet/hutch, 6 chairs, 20” ext. Seats 12. $800. Steamer trunk, $70. 604-581-3546

551 GARAGE SALESBRIDGEVIEW FLEA MARKET

Every Sunday, Year Round, 80 Vendors 7am-3pm, 11475-126a St. Sry. Info./Book Table 604-625-3208

560 MISC. FOR SALEDOG KENNEL. For large dog. Similar kennel sells at Petsmart for $120 + taxes. Will sell for $75. Good condition. North Delta.604-591-9740HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTSFOR SALE PIANO accordions, col-lection of 19 accordions from $110 to $900 offers. 604-853-7879.PIANO, older upright, Melotone. incl., bench. Good cond., needs tuning. $750 (604)792-4174

578 SPORTING GOODSSKIIS & BINDINGS FOR SALERossignol Bandit, 177 cm. Kneissl White Star GS 160 cm.Boots Nordica size 8.5 (woman’s)Salomon Boots size 7 (woman’s).604-591-9740X COUNTRY SKIIS & BINDINGS FOR SALE. Kneissl & RossgnalMen’s & Woman’sBoots and Poles as well. North Delta. 604-591-9740

581 SOUND/DVD/TV

ENTERTAINMENTCHRISTMAS BUNDLE!

Sony Bravia 40” 120 hrz HDMI LCD TV with Satellite Dish, Satellite, Re-civer and both remotes.Also includes Sony DVD PLAYER with Remote.Everything like new condition in boxes.

Everything listed above for $960 or 2 Payments of $495. Must sell before Christmas. Delivery in-cluded to Surrey, White Rock or Langley.

Call 604.828.3877

REAL ESTATE

609 APARTMENT/CONDOSGUILDFORD 1 Bdrm fully reno’d apt for sale . #205-10061 150th St.Asking only $130,000. For more info call Sylvia @ 604-700-9212 Century 21 Coastal Realty Ltd.

615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTYWANTED: successful business with mentor/management contract. I am seeking to purchase a small busi-ness in the Lower Mainland with an existing customer base with ar-rangements to learn your business prior to buying. I prefer something in Agriculture or Construction but am willing to consider other options as well. This may be your opportu-nity to retire slowly while taking some of your well earned capital out of your business. Please con-tact me in confi dence at: [email protected]

627 HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSESOlder Home? Damaged Home?

Need Repairs? Behind on Payments? Quick CASH!

Call Us First! 604.657.9422

630 LOTSDEVELOP/BUILD Opportunity

Potential for 6 RF-9 lot subdv in N.Surrey. Call for more info about project & preliminary developement application. Hans @ Global Realty (604)597-7177, asking $1.1 mil.

636 MORTGAGES

BANK ON US! Mortgages for purchases, renos, debt con-solidation, foreclosure. Bank rates. Many alternative lending programs.Let Dave Fitzpatrick, your Mortgage Warrior, simpli-fy the process!1-888-711-8818

[email protected]

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVEHOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.caHomelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

$250 OFF FIRST MONTHS RENT!!Surrey City Centre1 bdrm. from $600

2 bdrms. from $775Close to Shopping, Skytrain,

Parks & Schools. Includes Heat & Hot Water. Small Pets Okay!

To Arrange a Viewing Call 604-319-7517Or 1-877-423-0739

Member of the Crime Free Multi Housing Program

CEDAR COURT & CEDAR LODGE

CLEAN 1 & 2 BDRM SUITES (some w/ensuites) in Park-like

setting. Cable, heat, & hot water incl. Laundry rest area

on each fl oor. 604-588-8850 604-584-5233

www.rentersweek.com/view-cedars

CLAYTON Contemp, 2 BR, 2 Bath Condo for rent Jan 1. Exc Clayton loc! Pet ok! N/S $1,220/mo. 604-644-8112CLOVERDALE Apts: 1 Bdrm $750; Incl heat, h/w & prkg. N/P. Secure bldg. Lndry facilities. 604-576-8230CLOVERDALE BENBERG APTS. 17788 57 Ave. Senior building,1 & 2 bdrm suites avail now. Starting at $700 to $850/mo. 604-574-2078CLOVERDALE. Sherwood Apt. 5875-177A St. 1 bdrm-$750, 2 bdrm-$900. Lndry facility. np/ns. Avail immed. LEASE. Member of Surrey Crime free Multi-Housing Program. Call Lloyd at 604-575-1608. ASCENTPM. COMCLOVERDALE: Updated 1 Bdrm, $770 incl heat & h/w. N/P. Avl Jan 1. 604-576-1465 or 604-612-1960.

DELTA NORTH

SHANNON GARDENSThe Place to Live in N. Delta

Park Like Setting

1 Bdrm $850/mo; 2 bdrms from $1000 + hydro. Quiet bldg. Heat, hot water, garborator, f/s, d/w, f/place. Inste storage & u/g pkg. Heated indoor pool & sauna.

Call 604-591-5666Website: www.aptrentals.net

DELTA WEST

4895 - 55B St, Ladner 1 & 2 Bdrms Available.

Spacious suites, balconies, rent incl heat & h/w.

Prkg avail. Refs req’d, N/P Call 604.946.1094

Bayside Property Services Ltd.

GATEWAY, new 1 bdrm., 19th fl oor, nr. skytrain stn., Prkg., N/S N/P. Now. $800 mo. 604-598-3266GUILDFORD Avail. JAN 1, 1300 sq. ft 2 bd & den ap. 3 yrs old. 1 block from Guildford mall & bus. 10 min from skytrain. Grd fl . 2 bath. 2 large, tiled patios. Private bkyd w/ fence. Inste ldry. Ungrd parking. Bsmt strge locker. Gym, ht, pool. Lots of strg. Cats ok. Call Carla 604-722-4144.

Guildford Gardens$250 OFF FIRST MONTHS RENT!!1 bdrm. from $650

2 bdrms. from $850Close to Schools, Shopping,

Transit & Parks. Includes Heat & Hot Water. Small Pets Okay!

To Arrange a Viewing Call 604-319-7514Or 1-877-409-9878

Member of the Crime Free Multi Housing Program

Guildford Mall / Public LibraryEVERGREEN APARTMENTS

Crime Free Multi-Housing Certifi edSpacious Suites, very

competitive prices. Extra large1 & 2 BDRM ste’s, lots of storage. Heat/hot water

included. Access to Vancouver via freeway,

1 bus to Skytrain. Clean, quiet bldg’s. No pets. Outdoor Pool!

Phone 604-582-0465

GUILDFORD/RIVERSIDEBrookmere Gardens

14880 108th Ave. Surrey 2 bdrm, 920 sqft, $710. 3 bdrm 1150 sqft, $910. Quiet family complex with garden-like court-yard, bordering Holly Park. Prime Location. Near schools, shops, transportation. 1 bus to Skytrain. N/P. Heat, H/W incl. Security.

www.brookmeregardens.com

604-582-1557MAYFLOWER CO-OP

2 Bdrm unit available now.$792/mo. Shares $1500.

Close to Surrey Ctrl Skytrain. Clean, quiet, sec’d adult only bldg. No Pets. Call (604) 583-2122 or

btwn 9am-9pm call 604-585-9320.

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

LANGLEY

BRIGHTON APARTMENTSLarge 1 & 2 Bdrm. Apts $150 Move-In Bonus!

Suites include fridge, stove, drapes & carpeted throughout. Hot water & parking included. Close to shopping & schools, on bus route. Seasonal swimming pool & tennis court. Some pets welcome.

Call 604-533-0209

LANGLEY

CLAYMORE APTS1 & 2 Bdrm Apts Avail

Close to shopping & schools. Seasonal Swimming pool, and tennis court. 3 Appliances (fridge, stove dishwasher), blinds hot water and parking included. Carpeted throughout. Some pets welcome.

5374 - 203rd St, LangleyCall 604-533-9780

NEWTON 135/65 AVE. Bachelor apt, $525/mo + utils. Quiet family complex. No pets. (604)596-1099.

NEWTON 7190 133B St. 3 Bdrm ground fl oor apt, 2 sec u/g pkng, avail now. $950/mo. 604-700-9212.

SKYLINE APTS.WHITE ROCK

15321 Russell Ave1 MONTH FREE RENT!!

CALL FOR DETAILSNice quiet building. 1 & 2 bdrm suites. Includes: Hot water, cable, underground parking, video surveillance. NO PETS

CALL 604-536-8499www.cycloneholdings.ca

SOMERSET GARDENS (S. Sry) Family housing, 1851 Southmere Cres. E. 2bdrm appt. starts at $875. Pet friendly, nr all amen, heat, Community garden. 604-451-6676

SOUTH SURREY 184th and 16th area. 1 bedroom upper suite 800 sq ft. Newly renovated inside - On acreage. Minutes from White Rock. fridge/stove. Shared laundry. $800/mo util. included no pets. 778-986-7798

SUNCREEK ESTATES * Large 2 & 3 bdrm apartments * Insuite w/d, stove, fridge, d/w * 3 fl oor levels inside suite * Wood burning fi replace * Private roof top patio * Walk to shops, nr park, pool, playground * Elementary school on block * Party room, tennis court * On site security, Sorry no pets

Offi ce: 7121 - 133B St. Surrey

604-596-0916

SURREY-1,150sf. reno’d 2 bdrm. gas f/p, cls. to skytrain & rec centre. np/ns, $895, sec. prkg, lndry, patio, now. 604-763-6407, 604-590-1250

SURREY. 188th St. & 68th Ave. Brand new 2 bdrm. 2 bath apt. with 2 parking stalls & storage area. Incl. new f/s, d/w, micro & w/d. Access to fi re side lounge & exercise room. Avail. Jan 1st. Call 778-571-1250

SURREY CENTRAL lrg 2 bdrm apt 2nd fl r Clse to transit. $875/mo incl heat. Avail now. N/P 604-589-2103

SURREY

DONCASTER APARTMENTSNewly Renovated

Family oriented bldg near Guild-ford Mall. Spacious 1 bdrm + den from $800/mo; 2 bdrm + den from $1000/mo. Laminate & carpet fl ooring with tile entrance. F/P, D/W, in-ste storage, laundry rm, large patio. Secure prkg. avail. Heat & hot water. N/P.

Well worth your inspection. 604-589-1805

www.aptrentals.net

WHITE ROCK 1 Bdr 3rd fl r condo. Enjoy your ocean view from your sofa by Pier/Boathouse Rests. F/P lndry, secure prk, $1175incl hydro & heat. Dec15. Np/Ns. 604-460-1945

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

SURREY

Large 2 Bedrooms AvailableTotal renovations, quiet

bldg. in a park-like setting

3 Full size appl’s, Washer & dryer. Close to Guildford Mall & theatre.

Please call 604-589-1167

SURREYSOMERSET HOUSE

LUXURY 3, 2 bdrms available Immediately In suite W & D, F/P, 5 appli. 1 bus to K.G. Skytrain & Mall, Secure U/G prkg. & entry.

Small Pets allowed

To view - pls call 604-580-0520

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIALPORT KELLS/ Langley/ Newton Quality Warehouses 1000 - 6,000 sq ft. Call Rachel 604-633-2888.PORT KELLS Warehouse/Offi ce. 3,125 - 9,175 sq ft. 19358 96th Ave. Surrey. Call Rachel 604-633-2888

715 DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

GUILDFORD 104/144 St.

Avail Dec 15th. 4 Bdrm + fam/rm & loft, $1350/mo incl utils.

2 Level, 1.5 bath, 1 kitchen, w/d, skylights, deck and yard. Near

schools, transportation & shops. No dogs. Ref’s req’d.

Call: 604-649-9099GUILDFORD, upper 3 bdrm. Walk to mall, Superstore, schools & bus. Avail. now. No dogs. Ldry avail. $1100 mo. 604-505-9541N. DELTA: All new reno’d. 3 Bdrm up, 2 bdrm ste dn. Avail now. $1500/mo. NP/NS. (604) 710-7593SURREY, 68/140. Reno’d 3 bdrm, 2 baths. Avail now. N/S. N/P. $950 + $100 utils. 604-761-4272.SURREY, 9443-140. Reno’d Lrg 3 bdrm up: $1100/mo. W/D. Immed. 604-585-9728, 604-341-9728.

733 MOBILE HOMES & PADSNEWTON MOBILE HOME PARK. Has 2 large lots available for your

mobile. Call 604-597-4787.

736 HOMES FOR RENTCEDAR HILL 122/95A. 3 bdrm up, 3 bdrm. down, 4 bathrms. Lndry. Nr amenits/schl. Dec 15. N/P. $950 or whole house $1650. 604-506-7825.CLOVERDALE, 3/bdrm house + large den. Dble garage. Newly reno’d. N/P. Smoking outside ok. $1750/mo. Jan 15. (604)576-5635CLOVERDALE. Brand new coah-house. $800/mo. incl utils. internet laundry. Sep. prkg. Avail now. N/S. N/P. Call 604-217-1022.FLEETWOOD 157/92 5 bdrm. rancher, big yard, close to schools, Dec. 15. $1250 mo. 604-581-4625FLEETWOOD 2 storey house for rent Jan 1st. Call more info or to view Tony Sekhon 604-783-1818.FRASER HGTS. 17720 101A Ave. Brand new 7 bdrm. 3 level house, 5 baths, 4200 sf. Ns/np. Avail. now. Ldry. incl. 604-584-9293 or 604-600-9450GREEN TIMBERS: 5 Bdrm, 2.5 bth, lrg fncd yrd w/patio, near all amens. Immed. $1600/mo. (604)590-5197GUILDFORD. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, re-no’d rancher. Near all amen. N/S. Avail now. $1480/mo 604-584-1223GUILDFORD spac. 2 bdrm. upper, h/w fl oors, w/d, close to shopping, bus, schools, lge. deck, $1250 mo. + 1/2 utils. Jan. 1. 604-765-4656

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LANGLEY 4 bdrm w/bsmt, 3 appl, N/P, Jan 1st. $1400/mo. Drive by 20219 - 53 Ave. Ph: 604-760-5348NEWTON. 64/132 St. Large 2 bdrm rancher, f/s, w/d, avail now. Avail now. For info phone 604-325-2420Own a 3 bedroom townhouse w/$3300 down.Updated 3 bdrm townhomes in Sur-rey w/fenced yards, PETS OK. $1149/mo. mortgage plus $220/mo. for maint. fees & taxes oac. OR $14,300 down payment and $756/mo. plus $220 for maint. & taxes oac. Reg conb’d income of $41K/yr down & good credit (680 beacon) to qualify. Call Jodi Steeves from Re/Max 2000 @ 604-833-5634 for more details.

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736 HOMES FOR RENTPANORAMA. New House; 4bdrms 3 baths upstairs, Main fl r: 2 kitch, 1 livrm & famrm, 1 room down, f/bath, priv yrd, sundeck, garage. N/s n/p. Jan1. $2200 +utils. 604-783-7256PANORAMA RIDGE. 53/125A St. 5 bdrm., 5 baths. 7000 sf on 1 acre. Beautiful ocean view home avail. Dec. 15th. Fully reno’d, fully fenced. N/s, small pet ok $4000/mo. For more info call 604-315-3825SULLIVAN 142A/66 Ave. Full hse, 5 bdrms, 3 baths, $1700/mo. Or 3 bdrms, 2 baths up $1200/mo. 2-3 Bdrm bsmt $650. NS/NP 604-761-4272, 250-280-5020.Surrey, 123/91st. 2 storey house, 3 bdrms up, 1 down. 2 washrms. N/S. Dec. 15. $1350/mo. 604-767-4119.SURREY 134/70B Ave. Rancher: 4 bdrm, 1 bath, avail Dec 15th, $1200 +utils. 604-803-8120 / 209-6096.SURREY, 148A/84th. 4 bdrm bsmt Jan. 1. N/P. N/S. $850/mo. 3 bdrms upstairs. $1450/mo. N/P. N/S. Jan. 1. Nr school & park. 778-893-8844.SURREY. 4 bdrm. 4 baths, 2 car garage, sec. alarm, 2 kitchens, hot tub in master bdrm. H/w heat, quiet CDS. Close to schools & shops $1850/mo. Immed. 604-725-1314SURREY, Fraser Hwy / 150 St. 3 bdrm rancher, fully reno’d, cov. sun-deck, big b. yrd, garage, cls. to amenities, Dec. 15. $1300 + utils. Refs & cr check. Call 778-288-9023SURREY, Prince Charles Blvd. 3/bdrms up, 1/bdrm suite down. Appl. incl. N/P, N/S. Avail Jan 1. $1500/mo. Call Luke at604-590-4888 Remax

739 MOTELS, HOTELSLINDA VISTA Motel Luxury Rooms w/cable, a/c & kitchens. 6498 King George Hwy. Mthly, Wkly & Daily Specials. 604-591-1171. Canadian Inn 6528 K.G.Hwy. 604-594-0010

741 OFFICE/RETAILGUILDFORD AREA. Room available in medical offi ce. For more info. call 604-868-6918.

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATIONBOLIVAR HEIGHTS. In deluxe home. $375/mo + utilities. Available now. 1 block to bus. Close to Gate-way Station. 604-786-7977GUILDFORD. Rooms for Rent for females. No Drinking, no drugs. Avl now. $375 & $475. 778-388-5039.

750 SUITES, LOWER108 & 132nd St. Nr. Gateway

QUICK POSSESSION. 3 bdrms, 2 baths, grd lvl. N/P. $1,050 total. Call 604-626-5680.66 & 125A ST 1 bdrm bsmt suite available Jan 1 close to school , transit, and shopping. $500 in-cludes, Utilities, cable wireless in-ternet 604-377-0894 NO SMOKE/PETS.AVAILABLE NOW 1br suite. $525 incld’s util/cable. n/s, no laundry. small pet ok. great location. new paint. 604-594-5881BEAR CREEK: 2 Bdrm bsmt, newly painted & shampooed, nr schl/park. NP/NS. Dec 15th. 604-593-1340BEAR CREEK 2bdrm gr/lvl, coin laundry, nr school/bus, Dec15, n/s n/p. 604-543-6250, 604-861-4764BOUNDARY COURT, 125A/62B 1 bdrm. bsmnt. suite, N/P N/S. Utilities included. Dec. 15. $600 mo. 604-596-2742CEDAR HILLS, 2 yr old house, 2 bdrm ste, spacious w/deck, nr. amenities, avail. Dec 15. Rent incl. utils. 604-588-4733/ 604-418-7062.CEDAR HILLS, 90/123. 1 Bdrm G/L suite $550-$650. Nr amens Suits mature NS/NP 604-501-2427.CEDAR HILLS. 97/120. 2 bdrm newer house. Cls to all amen/sky-train. $700. NS/NP. 604-790-8076CHIMNEY HEIGHTS 2 bdrm. suite-or 2 baths, full kit. & liv. rm. N/S N/P. 604-596-6251CHIMNEY HEIGHTS. Bright newer 1 bdrm. Cvrd patio N/P. Now. $500 incl utils. (604) 595-5786, 970-5786CHIMNEY HGTS. 76/149. Clean & quite 1 bdrm. Nr bus. Jan 1. Incl. all utils. NP/NS. $575. 778-386-3876CHIMNEY HGTS. Large spacious 2 bdrm. suite, $650/mo. incl. hydro/ internet. Nr bus/school. Ns/np. Dec 15. 778-892-9917 or 604-773-1576CHIMNEY HILL 1 bdrm nr all amen. G/L. Avail. immed. Ns/np. $575/mo. incl hydro/cable. 604-782-2016CHIMNEY Hill. 2 bdrm. Nr all amen $650 incl. heat/hydro. Avail immed. Np/ns 604-597-2082; 604-597-2042CHIMNEY Hts. 1 bdrm. Pri ent. Newer home. Heat, H/W, basic cbl. incl. N/S. N/P. Now.604-501-0487CHIMNEY HTS 2 stes, 1 & 2 bdrms $575 & $650 Grd lvl. 3 bdrms Incl utils np/ns 604-841-7806, 572-7806Chimney Hts. 3 bdrm, 2 bths ns/np. Avail now. $900 incl hyd/cble. 604-724-8272 or 604-592-1156.CHIMNEY HTS 79/146 newer spac 2 br full bath $575 incl util Ldy neg NS/NP Avial immed.604-786-6078CHIMNEY HTS bright lrg 3 bdrm. 1.5 baths, patio, new S/S appls NS. NP. Nr amens. Quiet CDS. $1175/mo.+utils. Avail now or Jan 1st. 778-859-4675 or 778-836-3269CHIMNEY HTS. Newer 1bdr, extra lrg livrm, sep kit. NS/NP. $625 incl utils/cbl/internet Now 604-614-1234CLAYTON HlLLS. New 1 bdrm coach house $625. New 2 bdrm bsmt $700. N/p. N/d. 604-787-1294CLOVERDALE. 1 bdrm bsmt ste, nr schools/bus, ns/np, $550/mo incl all utils. Avail now. 778-889-6609

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750 SUITES, LOWERCLOVERDALE 1 bdrm bsmt suite. Avial. now. N/S. N/P. No cable, no lndry. $600. 604-574-6416.CLOVERDALE, 53/189. Brand New (2) - 2 bdrm sits, rent incls utils & cable. NS/NP.Now. (778) 574-3708ENVER CREEK. 8165-145 St. Newer lrg 2 bd suite. $700 incl util, own lndry. Clean/quiet. NP. Dec. 15 Jan 1. 604-502-8152,778-829-8152FLEETWOOD 159/88 Ave. 1 bdrm, spac. suite, $600 incl util. Dec.15 NS/NP no lndy. 604-765-6286FLEETWOOD 160/96. New 2 bdrms, lrg liv/kit with sep dining area. Close to both levels of school. $950 incl utils & lndry. Ns/ Np. Avail Dec 15th. 604-807-6124FLEETWOOD: 164/93 Ave: Brand new home, TWO 2 bdrm suites, avail now. NS/NP. (604) 581-2126.FLEETWOOD 170A/80. 1 bdrm ste. $575 hydro/cble incl. Clean & cozy. Jan 1. N/P. N/S. 778-571-2040.FLEETWOOD. 1 bdrm + den, grnd. lvl. Rent incl cable & hydro. N/S. N/P.Close to amens. 604-585-0040, 778-245-4651 or 778-549-1782. FLEETWOOD. 2 bdrm, living rm, kitchen. N/P. N/S. Avail immed. $750/mo incls utils. 604-721-2013FLEETWOOD 88/160A 2 bdrms g/l, bright, 2 priv prkg & strge, no W/D, NS/NP. $735 incl util. 604-512-4745FLEETWOOD: above grnd 2 bdrm ste, avail now. $675 incl cbl & utils. No lndry. NS/NP. 604-597-0217FLEETWOOD, lge. 1400 sq. ft. 2 bdrm. bsmnt. suite, incl. cable, heat, int., d/w & w/d. $950 mo. N/S N/P. 604-657-5011FRASER Heights. 1 bdrm, sep ent. Shrd lndry. $650 incl utils. N/P, N/S. Refs req. 604-588-5696.FRASER HEIGHTS, large clean 3 bdrm ste, insuite W/D, $1200 incl cble, hydro, gas, net. 604-957-2666FRASER HTS. 3 bdrm bsmt. $1200 incl utils. & shrd. laundry N/P. N/S. Refs req. Dec. 18. 604-584-0424.FRASER HTS. Brand new 1/bdrm suite. Incl everything. $700/mo. Avail Dec 15. (604)930-9088Gateway St 2 bdrm g/l, cls to mall, full bath, $700 incl cbl/util NS/NP 604-951-0100, 604-868-7040Green Timbers 1 bdrm g/l lrg, new carpet/tile/paint 2 prkg fncd yd $600 Immed 604-202-5678, 575-2975GUILDFORD.144/106 Ave. New 1 bdrm. $600. Nr both schls & shops. NP/NS. Jan. 1st. 778-394-0585 or 604-807-2686 weekends or after 6.GUILDFORD 1 bdrm. suite, Avail. now. $575 mo. N/S N/P. Close to bus. 604-583-7679GUILDFORD. 2 bdrm bsmt suite. Avail. Feb. 1. $750 incl cable, hy-dro, gas & lndry. 604-583-9263 af-ter 3 p.m. or 604-306-6745 anytime.GUILDFORD 3bdrm in newer home nr all amens, $850 incl utils/cbl/net. Ns/Np. Dec. 15. 604-581-5541GUILDFORD. Large 2/bdrm, 1.5 baths, grnd lvl, N/S, N/P. $840/mo incl util, W/D. (604)581-2008LARGE 2 bdrm suite $800/mo. incl utils, cable, internet and near bus/ amens w/priv. entry. Avail now 604-543-1748N. DELTA 116/70. Almost 1000 sq/ft. 1 bdrm,F/P, shr’d w/d, d/w, priv b/yard. N/S, $700 incl utils. & cble. Avail. Dec. 15. 604-543-7312N. DELTA. 116/74th Ave. 1 bdrm g/l suite. N/s, n/p. $550/mo. incl. hydro & cable. 778-552-5103 or 604-543-7203N. DELTA, 116/95th, 2 bedroom bsmt suite. Available now. No pets. Call 604-582-0760.N. DELTA. 1 bdrm bsmt suite. Avail now. $625/mo. incl utils. Nr bus & schoo. Call 604-951-8175.N DELTA bright 2 bdr, shower only inste w/d, nr amens/bus. Avail now. Ns/np, $850 incl util. 604-930-9210N. DELTA. Clean/quiet 2 bdrm. New paint. Lrg l/rm, f/p, bath, insul fl rs, 4 appl, lndry. Pri ent. $800 incl utils. Quiet, NS/NP. 604-951-7694.NEWTON. 12409 66th Ave. 2 bdrm. ground level. Util. incl. Avail. now. $575/mo. fi rm. 604-596-4237NEWTON, 143/75, 1 bdrm, no lndry, NP/NS, $450 incl utils. Avail. Dec. 15. Call (604) 418-8121.Newton - 150th & 68th 2 bdrm. well maintained, n/s, n/p, Avail. Now $650 (604)572-3649 after 3:30p.m.NEWTON 151/71. 2 BDRM SUITE $650/mo incl hydro. Avail now. N/P, N/S. Call: 604-598-0587NEWTON. 1 bdrm bsmt suite. $550/mo. includes utils. Avail now. Call 604-551-3022.NEWTON 1 Bdrm ste. Nr Kwantlen, schls & bus. Avl now. $550 incl utils & cbl. 778-558-5914, 604-501-1761NEWTON, 2/bdrm bsmt suite. $650/mo incl util. Avail immed. N/S, N/P. Cl to amen. (778)245-0035NEWTON. 3 bdrm walk-out bsmt suite. N/S, no ldry. Avail Dec. 15 or 31st. $900. incl util. 604-374-1799.

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750 SUITES, LOWERNEWTON, 68/144 St. 3 bdrm, 2 fullbaths, lndry, NS/NP, $1100 + 1/2 utils. Avail immed. 604-786-6078.NEWTON: 68/150 St. Spac newer 2 bdrm walk-out suite. Ample parking, shr W/D. N/P, N/S. Avail now. Near all amen. Pls call 778-885-7454.NEWTON beautiful bright 2 bdrm grnd lvl bsmt suite, very clean, nr all amens, ns/np, avail now. $675 incl hydro.604-597-6943, 604-618-8372 NEWTON lge. brand new renobright 2 bdrm. suite. Close to amens. Includes cable & utils. N/S N/P. Dec. 1. Immed. 604-760-8861NORTH SURREY. 141 St/113 Ave. 2 Bdrm bsmt suite. Fr/St/DW, shared laundry. N/P, N/S. Avail Dec 15. $600/mo + 1/2 util. Call Luke 604-590-4888 RemaxPANORAMA, 57/145A. Very large 4 bdrm bsmt suite, 2200 sq. ft. 2 full baths, incl lndry, $1200/mo. Avail. immed. N/P. Call 778-708-5522.STRAWBERRY HILL 2 bdrm gr/lvlste, priv laundry, ns/np, avail immed$800 incl hydro/cbl . 778-242-7277SURREY 121/97A 3 bdrm. suite, $1000/mo incl. utils. No pets, no laundry. Avail. Jan 1. 604-597-5267SURREY 127/61, very clean 1 bdr $550 incl hydro/cble, avail now. Suit sgle, ns/np, ref’s. 604-596-5591.SURREY 134/60A. Neat clean & quiet, grnd leve,l 1 bdrm suite, nr schools, CDS, incl all utils. NS/NP. Immed. $550/mo. 604-590-4094.SURREY, 148/68 Ave. 2 bdrm, lrg & bright, avail Jan. 1st. $725 incl utils & cable. NS/NP (604)572-7765SURREY, 150/66A Ave. 2 Bdrm, $650 incl hydro & cable. NS/NP. Immed. 604-591-6557 or 715-5482.SURREY, 168/Fraser Hwy. 2 bdrm. $650 incl util/net. No ldry N/S. Avail now. 604-783-0725, 604-719-8685.SURREY, 2 bedroom suite, nice and clean. Available now. Phone 1-250-870-1006.SURREY, 3 bdrm suite, NS in-side/NP, cls bus, high schl, $650 incl hydro/cable. (778) 317-0942.SURREY, 70/143A. New 2 bdrm grd lvl suite. Nr amenits. $700/mo. Avail now. N/S. N/P. 778-994-7087.SURREY - 900sf. reno’d, 2 bdrm. f/bath, grn’d lvl, cul-de-sac. covered patio, shared lndry. Walk to Shops /Skytrain/SFU n/s, n/p, Refs. $850 incls. utils 604.306.8553SURREY, 92/160A. New clean 1 bdrm. Close to all amenits. $495. Dec 15. N/S. N/P. 604-585-2529.SURREY 96/132 Cedar Hills 1 bdrm nr bus/everything, Immed. or Dec. 15. N/P N/S. $525 mo. 604-584-0220, 604-607-5297SURREY, 97A/137, 1 bdrm,$560/mth. incl utils & lndry. Avail immed. NS. Cat ok. 604-880-6586SURREY Bear Crk 3 bdrs, full bath, lrg lv.rm, lrg kit. nr schls. Ns/Np. Jan.1, $850 incl utils. 604-726-1549SURREY CENTRAL 130/104 Ave. Lge. 2 bdrm. grnd. lvl. N/S N/P. Utils. & sat. incl. Near both schools. $600 mo. Jan. 1. 778-886-7096SURREY Central, 96/134th. 1000sf, 3 bdrm grd lvl. 1.5 bath, own lndry rm. w/d. Priv prkg. $1175 incl uitls. Avail. Jan 1. 778-574-7703.SURREY Queen Mary Park 3 bdrm 1 full bth, $950/mo. Nr all amenities, avail now. N/Pets. 604-671-9477SURREY, Scott/84th 2 bdrm grd lvl. Nr amenits. N/P. N/S. Avail now. 604-590-5365 or 604-338-4084.SURREY Spacious bright 2bdrm nr schls/bus/SFU,central City skytrain, ns/np, avail now. 604-910-2815.White Rock/S.Surr.1,000 sf 2 bdrm, priv entr, W/D, lam fl rs, NS/NP, $900 + 1/3 util. Call 604-534-0515.CEDAR HILLS, 12636 92 Ave. 2 bdrm , $650 incl utils & lndry. Avail. Jan. 1st. NP. Call (604) 825-4617.

751 SUITES, UPPERBEAR CREEK 3 bdrm upper level suite, 2 bths, nr school $850 + utils, incls lndry. NP/NS. 604-512-7347.CLAYTON HlLLS. New 4 bdrm upper house, 1600 sq.ft. $1350/mo. N/P, N/D. Immed. 604-787-1294.CLOVERDALE. 3 bdrm upstairs of house, 2 full ba, farm area. N/s, n/p. Avail. now. $950/mo. 604-719-7603FLEETWOOD 16652 80th Ave.3 Bdrm upper suite, 2 full baths, share w/d, nr bus/schl. Jan1, ns/np, $1000 +share utils. 778-571-1978.GUILDFORD. 141/108 Large, bright 2 bdrm. Free lndry, carport, fcd yard $750/mo +util. Np/ns. 604-469-9402N. DELTA. 3 bdrm. 2 full baths. Fully reno’d. $1200/mo. + 60% utils. NP/NS. Jan. 15th. 604-781-5659NEWTON. 132/67. 3 bdrm. N/s. Cat ok. $1300/mo. + 60% gas, hydro & water. Dec 15/Jan 1. 604-813-7284NEWTON, 143A/71A. 5 bdrm. 2 full baths & 2 - 1/2 baths, dbl garage, liv & fam rms. 4 appls. NS/NP. Nr prk and schl. Avail. Jan. 1st. $1600 + share utils. Call 604-543-6397

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birds22. Arch23. Tropical tree25. Air-show stunt: 2

wds.27. Ditziest28. Restraints30. Pound and Cornell31. Manner32. Shot of hard drink33. Pedestal part35. Ungulate animal38. -- lily39. Precise43. Sacred bird of Egypt44. Outdoes all others:

3 wds.48. Regret49. Assemble50. Saharan51. Anglo- --52. Leveret53. Student at Yale54. Ditch worn by water55. Mature56. Ecclesiastical title57. Lookout59. Out-of-date61. Like sleigh bells

ringing62. "-- life!"63. Meaning64. Scope65. Home of Plato's Academy67. Denominations68. Makes out71. Summit72. Used to be73. -- Carlo74. Monkey-wrench

part

75. Stockings76. Fears78. Word in an ulti-

matum79. Best-liked, for short80. Herd animal81. Identical: hyph.83. Type of tea84. Foxy fellow86. Woe is me!87. Place for a bangle88. Field measure89. Green gem91. Wine region in

California93. Jetsons' dog96. Longs97. Patient's complaint101. Take it easy: 2 wds.104. Famed champion

racehorse106. Quern107. Billow108. Projecting over-

hangs109. Perry's creator110. Confederate111. Brought to bay112. Commemorative

pillar113. Condemn

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songs5. Like hungry pets6. Scandinavian7. Dry, said of wine8. "-- -- Blue?"9. Concern of TV execs10. Eva or Zsa Zsa11. -- -garde12. Trees13. Dolce -- niente14. Dir. letters15. Russian wolfhound16. Stravinsky

17. Walter -- -- Mare18. Serpentine fi sh24. Fashion name26. Berm29. Yams, carrots, etc.32. Squalid33. Eddy or Allman34. Large seagoing

vessels35. Periods36. White poplar37. Unlikely dream: 4

wds.38. Art39. Ambit40. Jim-dandy41. Relating to hearing42. Mistrustful44. Mocking remarks45. City in the south of

France46. Pester47. To outcast52. Flexible joint54. Brobdingnag

denizen56. Vaughn or Lombardi58. "We hold -- truths ..."59. Break away60. An explosive61. Wine-quality expert63. Asian inn64. Mouthwash65. Feels pity

66. Folklore creature67. Goes after68. Lunkheads69. Kind of orange70. Rutabaga72. Kept in touch, in

a way73. Kind of chemical

element76. Postern77. Spook79. Bankrolled81. Hot beverage82. Novel by James

Joyce85. Pub regular87. Simians89. Bender90. Came to a close91. Prize name92. Originate93. -- mater94. Make unclean95. Unbelievable96. Out-and-out97. Except98. Franc's replace-

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751 SUITES, UPPER

NEWTON 78/124 St. 2 Bdrm upper. N/S, N/P. Avail now $850/mo. 604-880-9090

PANORAMA: 12694 62nd Ave. 2 bdrm, large f/yard, pet OK. $850/mo + util. Shared w/d. 778-888-0200.S SURREY / White Rock Bachelor Approx. 800 s/f, bright, clean. NS NP. Avail now $750. 604-835-6000

752 TOWNHOUSES

ARBORETUM CO-OP15350 105 Ave. Spacious 3 bdrm T/H. $1023/mo + $1900 share pur-

chase. D/W, F/P, W/D hookup. Near Guildford Mall. No Pets.

Ph btwn 10am-9pm (604)582-9520

CLOVERDALE - 2 BR/2 BH TH at Clayton Crossing, wood fl s, SS appls, close to all schools, shops, restaurants, etc. $1400/mo Avail Jan 1st. 604-789-7136

KINGSTON GARDENS 15385 99 Ave. 1-2 bdrm T/H $800/m, 1-3 bdrm $880/m Avail NOW. Near amen’s 604-451-6676

LANGLEY

RIVERSIDE GARDENSFAMILY COMPLEX2 & 3 Bdrm T/HomesMove-In Allowance!!

Fridge, stove, dishwasher (in most), drapes. Outdoor pool. Some pets welcome. Resident

Manager. Close to bus, shopping, schools and parks.

#36 - 5210 - 203 Street, LangleyCall 604-532-2036

NEWTON. 3 bdrm 5 appl, wood fl rs, mrbl/tile, i/d pool, nr amen. NS, pet ok. $1100. Dec 15. 604-594-2654North Surrey: 3 bdrm gorgeous T/H, granite counter tops. $1650/mo. Dec 15. Geoff or Heather, Century 21 Seaside Rlty Ltd. 604-531-2200

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1986 OLDS Cutlass Ceria 4 door, 4 cyl, 171,000 k, $1,000 in recent work, fresh aircare, excellent $995 OBO 604-376-16781987 MUSTANG 4/cyl, auto, good running car! White with grey int. Aircared.$1000/obo. 604-576-1000.1995 VOLVO 960. Great condition, 136,000 kms, fully powered, auto, 4 door. $4,955. Call 604-533-33512003 DODGE SX 2.0. Silver. 4 dr 165 K. Looks great, runs well. wndshld crack.$3200.604-534-75882005 FORD FOCUS station wagon auto, 70,000k’s blue, options, clean car $5000 fi rm. 604-538-48832009 FORD FOCUS SES, silver, 39K. 2L auto, O/D. Loaded, leath-er. Mint. $13,900. 604-536-5427

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS1991 MERCEDES SL convertible new trans. last yr, new tires last month, new roof last week. $14,000 fi rm. Great dependable transporta-tion. Call (604)619-7402 1998 TOYOTA COROLLA LE 4dr auto, gold, 83,000kms, exc cond. $3900. 604-518-97351999 SUBARU LEGACY, S/W, AWD, auto. 94,000 kms. Mint cond. $5,995. Maint. rec. 604-782-1641.2000 MAZDA MILLENIUM, 99,000kms, exc cond. fully loaded. $5500 obo. (604)464-5400

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2001 FORD EXPLORER 4 x 4 - 172k, pw, pdl, Michelin tires, run-ning boards, no accidents, service history $5800 604-328-1883

2002 MAZDA PROTEGE 5. H/back, red, 5/spd manual, fully loaded, 106K, $5700 fi rm. 604-538-9257.

2002 NISSAN SENTRA GXE-4 dr. auto, 4 cyl. Air, Tilt, Cruise, pw, pdl, c/d, mint. $3950 (604)514-4849

2005 MAZDA 3 Sport GS. Black. 5 spd. 90k. Hatchback, Sunroof. Excellent Condition. $13,000. 604-308-8269

2009 TOYOTA COROLLA, 4 door sedan, auto, a/c, p/l, CD, 22K, sil-ver, $12,800. Call 604-825-9477.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

RE: THE ESTATE OF ROZALJA ZUK, also known as ROZALJIA ZUK, also known as ROZALIA ZUK, also known as ROSALIA ZUK, DECEASED, formerly of 13687 - 62nd Avenue, Surrey, B.C. V3X 0B5

Creditors and others having claims against the estate of RO-ZALJA ZUK, also known as RO-ZALJIA ZUK, also known as RO-ZALIA ZUK, also known as ROSALIA ZUK, are hereby noti-fi ed under section 38 of the Trus-tee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Ad-ministrators c/o Spry Hawkins Micner, 440 - 5900 No. 3 Road, Richmond, B.C. V6X 3P7 on or before January 14, 2011, after which date the Administrators will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having re-gard to the claims of which the Administrators then have notice.

Notice to Creditorsand Others

Re: The Estate ofSYDNEY GRAHAM WREST,

deceased, formerly of15746 95A Avenue,

Surrey, British Columbia

Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Sydney Graham Wrest are hereby notifi ed that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executrix, c/o Bryenton & Associates at #300 - 20689 Fraser Highway, Langley, British Columbia V3A 4G4 on or before February 1, 2011 after which date the Executrix will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executrix then has notice.

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