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CITYPAGE DEADLINE APPROACHING FOR GET ACTIVE & STAY ACTIVE PROGRAMS Grade 5 and Grade 6 parents and students are reminded that the ‘Get Active’ and ‘Stay Active’ program application deadline is quickly approaching. Students have until December 31, 2013 to apply for their ‘Get Active’ card or their ‘Stay Active’ pass.

Application forms were distributed to all students through the schools in early October and are also available at these recreation facilities: Canada Games Pool, Centennial Community Centre, Queensborough Community Centre and Moody Park Arena.

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New Westminster homeowners can qualify for the prize draw by completing three easy steps: 1.

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COUNCIL MEETINGS Monday, December 30 No Council Meeting Please note that council meetings are now video streamed online at www.newwestcity.ca.

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PEDESTRIANS AND CYCLISTS: STAY VISIBLE DURING THE WINTER MONTHS The City of New Westminster encourages pedestrians and cyclists to use high-visibility safety items during the winter months to make themselves more visible to drivers. The City has purchased a limited quantity of high-visibility reflectors, which are available at no charge to New Westminster residents.

The reflectors can be easily attached to some items of clothing, backpacks or walkers and are a simple way to help promote the message of safety and visibility.

Even with reflectors, please always keep in mind the following road safety tips: 1.

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The reflectors, which are available in an array of fun shapes and colours, are can be picked up at the following municipal facilities: City Hall (511 Royal Ave), the New Westminster Police Department (555 Columbia St) and the New Westminster Public Library (716 6th Ave). Otherwise, high-visibility reflective items can be found in stores and online where work clothing is sold.

ART IN THE LIBRARY The New Westminster Public Library art spaces will offer two very different shows in December. On the Art Panels upstairs, Erin Gould uses acrylic on canvas in bright colours and different styles to paint her realistic flowers, trees and animals.

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Are you 50+, retired or soon to retire and are looking to use your skills and experience in new ways?

The art can be viewed at any time during the library’s opening hours. The New Westminster Public Library is located at 716 6th Avenue.

Are you interested in developing a creative connection to your community through a meaningful volunteer experience?

• LEADS (Learning, Educating and Developing Seniors) supports your interest in lifelong learning, starting with a series of workshops exploring leadership, communication and development.

ANIMAL SHELTER CHRISTMAS WISH LIST The cats and dogs at the New Westminster Animal Shelter have put together a Christmas wish list for donations:

• LEADS gives you a supportive environment to develop the skills and confidence to take on leadership roles in your community.

Durable dog chew toys, stuffed animals (no beads, please), Easy-Walk harnesses (all sizes), catnip, dancing cat toys, cat toys on a stick, a new home!

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Please drop off your donations to the Animal Shelter at 231 Ewen Ave and thank you!

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THE WORD GETS BANDIED ABOUT A LOT AT THIS TIME OF YEAR, BUT...

What’s joy all about, anyway?

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Joy to the World.

Children’s faces lighting up with joy. Expressions and wishes of joy.

They’re all prevalent during the holidays.

But when we say “joy,” what are we really talking about?

To Dr. Joti Samra, part of joy is feeling happy, but joy is broader than happiness.

The Simon Fraser University adjunct professor of psychology explained that joy is a more lasting state, a sense of inward peace and contentment, the sort of calm that exists even during negative events such as being stuck in terrible Friday afternoon traffic.

Happiness, on the other hand, is more MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADER fleeting and more tied to New Westminster artist Richard Armstrong used his collection of art books to create a unique Christmas tree. When the NewsLeader asked what brings him joy, he said: ‘Constructing my art book Christmas Tree while drinking hot chocolate as the external forces, Samra sun sets behind layers of blue-gray clouds brings me Joy.’ said.

“Buying a new pair of shoes “Because the $50 gift is going looking for those key trigger very effectively by marketers may bring a short-term sense of to bring a temporary state of words that are going to evoke promoting the joy on kids’ faces happiness, it’s not going to be something, whereas if you can the attitudinal response you’re while receiving presents and the joy in the same way.” step back and think about what looking for,” Meredith said, joy of giving.

Kids experience joy is the spirit really about, noting advertising campaigns However, the effectiveness of all the time, without it’s about our experiences are often put together with the word is really only at this knowing it. with people we care much thought and market time of year.

“Children are often about. That’s what sticks research.

“It’s part of its power. If it in a state of joy and it’s with us,” she said.

Joy is a word that makes is an iconic image hooked to because they’re present, “Those memories are people think of Christmas, a particular issue, the birth of they’re living in the what bring more lasting which has spiritual Christ, that means it holds a MEREDITH moment, they’re not joy and contentment in connotations. very special, very, very targeted focused on their worry our life.”

“It’s one of those words position, if you will. To that about the future or concerns Meanwhile, marketers have that’s probably farther degree, it only makes the word about the past,” she said. long recognized the power of away from, if you will, the truly useful and applicable “They’re enjoying their the word “joy” in its efforts crass commercialization of in the context of Christmas,” moment now.” over the holidays.

Christmas. It’s one that does Meredith said.

And during the holidays, Lindsay Meredith, marketing double duty,” he said.

“You’re not going to see when stress abounds, Samra professor at SFU, said some The word’s evocation of the this [word] flogged heavily in said she encourages her patients words have connotations and spiritual side of the season August.” to think about what they value “attitudinal hooks” that are “gives it a certain protection “Ain’t gonna happen.” in their lives and how they can very deep. from the commercial side” but twitter.com/WandaChow foster that.

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Thoughts on JOY We asked New Westminster residents, what does JOY mean to you, or what brings you joy. Here are a few of the responses: Joy springs from love. “Things” may bring fleeting moments of happiness, but in the end they just leave you wanting more. The joy of caring for others is beautifully, wonderfully enough.

—Briana Tomkinson For me, Joy at Chrismas—and all year—is all about family. Having them safe, healthy, happy and around to enjoy over the holiday season!

—Stephen Bruyneel Joy can never be packaged, it comes with simple life interaction like your children... walking your dog in crisp cold weather, baking cookies... all free and joyful.

—Petrina Bosiak What brings me joy? Spending time making something for someone I love (usually this involves spinning and knitting), thinking of them the whole time, and then giving it to them. The best part is if they really like what I made them and if they parade around in it!

—Reena Meijer Drees Joy is my memories of all my Christmases past, and looking forward to many more in the future. Especially fond is the memory of the the looks and smiles on my parents’ faces when we kids gave our gifts to them. Simple, not costly but from the heart, and saved for all year. Every Christmas adds to my fond memories, and this year will be another one to fondly remember.

Merry Christmas to all.

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Peter Julian won’t be trading long flights to Ottawa for ferry rides to Victoria.

The member of Parliament for Burnaby-New Westminster announced Thursday he won’t be running for the leadership of the BC NDP. The top job in the provincial opposition was vacated when Adrian Dix announced in September that he’ll be stepping down after he was unable to turn his party’s apparent advantage in public opinion polls into a victory in last May’s election.

Julian said he consulted with MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADER federal and provincial colleagues Burnaby-New Westminster MP Peter Julian announces he won’t run for the leadership of the BC NDP at a as well as his constituents before press conference at his constituency office on Thursday. reaching a decision with his wife on Tuesday night. who have expressed interest in the asked during his holiday open house It wasn’t easy, he said, as the leadership job but haven’t yet Wednesday that he wouldn’t be running feedback he got was equally announced their intentions, Julian for the post vacated by Adrian Dix and divided about whether or not he said he’s considering it. confirmed his decision to the media should put his name forward as a “I think there’s going to be Thursday. candidate. a vibrant BC NDP leadership “It came down to talking to my family Ultimately it came down to campaign with lots of exciting and key supporters and deciding the best where he can have the most candidates,” said Julian, who was fit for me,” Donnelly said, explaining DONNELLY first elected as an MP in 2004. impact fighting to improve the lot that the federal NDP stands a greater of working families, he said.

“It’s going to be an exciting chance of forming government than ever “The reality is we all want to go where time for renewal for the BC NDP.” before and he wants to be part of the we can provide the greater good,” said New Westminster-Coquitlam MP Fin team.

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’Twas the week before Christmas and the bars, they were hopping hoping to catch patrons who’d finished their shopping.

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THIS WEEK: Did you spend less on Christmas gifts this year?

Old Mrs. Claus — or Premier Christy Clark — said “Happy hours for all, kids in pubs — what a lark!”

The chorus was merry, “Common sense!” went the cheer, let’s have another round of that much cheaper beer.

And the tots on the bar stools, their eyes all aglow, were sipping their milk with parents in tow.

“A small whiskey chaser with my brew,” Dad did sing, while dear, gentle Mom shouted, “Singapore Sling.”

Then as soon as the clock sounded the chime, the kids and their parents knew it was time.

They hopped in the Caravan while slipping a fiver into the hands of their designated driver.

Then we heard the brood exclaim as they drove out of sight, “Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!”

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You mean I can’t put glass to the curb?

No more glass in the blue bin?

When it comes to Head Shakers of 2013, that’s pretty close to the top of the list for me.

Starting in January, residents are being asked to stop putting jars and jugs and all that stuff out to the curb.

Why? Because almost all of it shatters in these shared bins, “contaminating” the mix and reducing the value of all of it.

And the main driver is a new deal the City of New West—and virtually all cities in B.C.—struck this fall for a new recycling program.

It all started when the province told industry—everyone who produces or sells packaging and printed products—that they need to take care of dealing with all these recyclables. So “industry” set up the non-profit organization Multi Material BC (MMBC), which has struck deals with cities whereby MMBC pays each city to pick up recyclables.

Problem is, MMBC told cities it doesn’t want to deal with glass, unless residents put it out in a separate container.

Kristian Davis, the supervisor of New West’s solid waste and

Chris Bryan recycling branch, said the city explored this, but rejected the idea because “it would be a huge cost to residents.”

So here we are. I don’t know about you, but I’m lazy, so my beer and wine bottles go out in the blue box each week and I get a cheery “hello” from the elderly Chinese woman who does the rounds on our street.

I can still separate those out and put them out next to the bin, I guess.

But there’s still a heck of a lot of non-refundable glass coming into our house from the grocery store—everything from hamburger relish and pickle jars to salad dressing and soya sauce bottles.

Kristian says the most recent audit of our recyclables—believe it or not, they dump a truck and spend about a week sorting it

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out—shows only about 1.8 per cent (by volume) of what’s in there is glass. He also said about 95 per cent of all refundable containers are returned.

(He also pointed out some quirky stuff, like people in the West End read a lot more newspapers than the rest of the city and people in Queensborough drink a lot of milk. Queen’s Park residents may be most peeved about this glass thing, because he says they use more than other neighbourhoods.)

In the end, the upside of the change is cost savings for residents.

The MMBC program officially starts in May, and Kristian said the utility rate for 2014 will drop by 7.8 per cent from 2013.

For now, our options are saving the glass and taking it to the city’s recycling depot next to Canada Games Pool, and taking returnables to one of New West’s four Encorp Return-It depots.

Most won’t do that. It’s got to be easy and convenient.

When the city rolled out its “clean green” bins in 2011 there was immediately a huge

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reduction in the weight of stuff going to the landfill. And the single-stream recycling in the big blue bins also improved the diversion rate.

Unfortunately, it doesn’t require a smartypants to predict that the no-glass policy will be a step backward, and the weight of New West’s garbage will rise in the new year.

In future, glass may become a non-issue though, Kristian says, as industry will be encouraged to move to more plastic bottles. And pickles, bottled in glass because of the acidity of pickle juice, could be added to the refund program.

Meantime, why not get crafty?

All those glass jars and bottles make fabulous candle holders or vases for flowers.

Or why not make a garden sculpture, or put a family photo in a jar and call it a memory capsule?

Hopefully the project ideas are endless, because at my house we’ll have lots of raw materials.

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Residents share their thoughts on joy ⫸

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Joy is coming home and having a home to come to. Joy is being able to help animals in distress. Joy is a good movie and popcorn with extra butter. Joy is sharing uproarious laughter with good friends. Joy is walking out of the dentist office.

Joy is a good friend of mine.

—Lorrie Williams city councillor

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Joy means seeing the beautiful smiles on the faces of our children Zoe, Joshua, Noah and Oliver, and to spend quality time all together MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADER Petrina Bosiak says walking her dog is one of the simple every day of the year.

—Eric and Juliana pleasures that brings her joy.

Vallee me joy, especially ones that have A number of years ago one of our made some amazing changes since daughters insisted we go to Holy being with my pack!

—Lisa Marie Trinity church on Christmas Eve. Playful Puppy Palace We start out the evening with a feast of my famous Cricket Café Clam With all due respect to Sartre, joy Chowder. This family tradition, is other people. branded Chowder and Church, Whether sitting around a big brings joy to our family which dinner table at Christmas, crowding now has grown to include seven bar space during a playoff game, granddaughters and one grandson.

—John Ashdown or sharing turns in a paceline on a long bike ride, nothing makes me Every day brings its joy. When happier that to be amongst a group my back doesn’t ache, I have the of people, spending time together. joy of painless movement. If my I love to listen to people telling back is aching, I have the joy of their stories, laughing, arguing, knowing that my ailment is a minor sharing ideas. irritation and I can still move It’s all about learning and building around, something that many others bonds.

—Patrick Johnstone cannot claim. I get joy from seeing New Westminster 2013 the young children, knowing that Citizen of the Year they will be better stewards of our country just as we are looking after I own three horses. the earth better than our parents.

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The Waiting The big Christmas tree at the Quay The decorated streets of New Westminster.

Queen’s Park, Moody Park, Pier Park Aglow in the glitter of Christmas approaching.

The Christmas wish list, trying to be good, The man in the red and white suit, His sparkling white beard and loud, jolly laughter And the promise of presents aglow in his eyes.

The waiting forever for Christmas Day to arrive.

In the meantime, Decorating the tree, wrapping paper and bows, Snow angels, sleigh rides, and snowball fights Hot chocolate, candy canes, pudding and pie The waiting forever for Christmas Day to arrive.

And then it arrives: Opening the presents, giggling and laughing, The family feast gathering, the turkey with trimmings, The ice-cream, Christmas cake, taffy and fudge The feeling of love and joy filling the air.

The waiting is over….Christmas Day has arrived!

Candice James is Poet Laureate for the City of New Westminster

– Candice James

Tuesday, December 24, 2013 NewsLeader A9

A10 NewsLeader Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Tuesday, December 24, 2013 NewsLeader A11

BUSINESS IN NEW WEST ____________________ presented by

Proud Member of the New Westminster Chamber of Commerce & B2B NOW - New West 451 East Columbia Street, Sapperton | 604-523-3433 www.EdenAccents.ca

YOUR 2013 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Protecting your legal interests is our BUSINESS. Proud member of the New Westminster Chamber of Commerce since 1958.

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YOUTH COMMON GROUND CIRCLE ___

CHRISTINE CONWAY, PRESIDENT

ANDREW HOPKINS, PAST PRESIDENT

JEAN HINCKS, VICE PRESIDENT

AL HYLAND, DIRECTOR

DANIEL LEE, DIRECTOR

JAMIE WOODS, DIRECTOR

MIKE WIERZBICKI, DIRECTOR

FRED PAGOTTO, DIRECTOR

STAN WEISMILLER, DIRECTOR

OUR 130TH YEAR MARKED A YEAR OF GREAT ACCOMPLISHMENTS ______________________

I

t seems like just yesterday when we were planning our 130 years serving the New Westminster Business Community. As we reflect upon the last year, your New Westminster Chamber has had a banner year.

A few Highlights of our Chamber’s 2013 successes include: STRATEGIC VISIONING AND GOVERNANCE The Chamber developed a new strategic plan and maintained sound fiscal performance. In February the membership elected a new board of directors to lead the chamber into the future!

ADVOCACY The Chamber’s Advocacy team represented New Westminster at the BC Chamber AGM, issued statements on issues such as Fraser Surrey Docks proposed expansion and The Pattullo Bridge . The Chamber hosted a dinner with Minister Yamamoto and initiated VIP tours of New Westminster with Consul Generals and BC Government Cabinet members. In May of 2013 the Chamber hosted a Provincial All Candidates meeting.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT The Chamber represents the business s community on the City of New Westminster Economic Development Committee and is a partner in hosting the 2014 Economic Forum. The Chamber submitted a bid to host a BC Chamber convention in 2014 and developed a new economic development partnership fee for service model for the City of New Westminster’s consideration. The Chamber is also an active participant and a table member of the New West WINS project.

COMMUNICATIONS Maintaining its commitment to outstanding communications the Chamber launched a new website in 2013, launched its first Doing Business in New Westminster Magazine, for 52 weeks shared 130 reasons for doing business in New Westminster via the New West Newsleader, produced 52 Monday Memos that was sent to 109,200 email boxes, produced 12 monthly newsletters that was sent to 204,000 readers and received the 2013 BC Chamber Executives Communications Award!

EVENTS The Chamber streamlined its event portfolio and offered the following , 2013 Platinum Awards, Doing Business on the Fraser River Dialogue, Annual Mayoral State of the City Address, 130th Birthday Party, 2013 Pot of Gold Golf Tournament, Royal City Builders Awards, Annual General Meeting with Metro Vancouver, Power Hours, Springtime Sizzle, Mixer at the Quay,. Business and the Blues, Christmas at Cartwrights, Business Before Business COMMUNITY AND STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS In 2013 The Chamber maintained its commitment to supporting its partnerships and our community. We applaud the numerous businesses and organizations who stepped up during and after the New West Fire. We continue to work regionally with our partners on creating a sustainable future for our region, and we hosted dinner gatherings with our our City Council and other community partners in an effort to better understand their needs and how we might help.

2013 was a great year and 2014 will only be GREATER!

F

rom facing language barriers and isolation to learning English and making friends— this is the road many immigrant and refugee youth take in their journeys of adapting to life in New Westminster.

Over 20 youth shared these stories of struggles and successes during New Westminster’s Common Ground Circle aimed at providing newcomer youth with a space to share and reflect on their lives in Canada.

“The goal is to find connections through storytelling through these valuable moments we share,” said facilitator Diego Cardona, a Vancouver high school student and former refugee from Colombia.

The group, a mix of youth from all of the world including the Middle East, Latin America, Asia and Africa, shared many commonalities during the dialogue such as having trouble with completing day-to-day tasks like grocery shopping, going to the bank and crossing the road when they first arrived to Canada. Most agreed the key to overcoming the challenges of adapting to their new lives was learning English and making friends with their peers.

This was the fourth and last community dialogue sponsored by the Welcoming and Inclusive New Westminster project (WIN). The dialogues included four groups: seniors, women, men and youth.

A summary of the dialogues will be featured at the WIN community celebration event February 15 at Century House.

For more information on WIN visit: www.facebook.com/newwestwins

FORMER CITIZEN OF THE YEAR URGES BUSINESSES TO DOCUMENT THEIR HISTORY __________

T

he Royal City has its fair share of published historians - Jim Wolf, Gavin and Kathy Hainsworth, Archie Miller, Alan Woodward, to name but a few. New Westminster is an historical kind of place. But did you realize that every business (just like every family) has true-life stories to tell and they will be lost forever if we don’t pass them on, write them down or record them for posterity?

Evelyn Sangster Benson’s book: “A Century in a Small Town – One Family’s Stories” is available online at westminsterpublishing.ca and amazon.com or by calling 604-521-5584.

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JOEY REBAR DESIGN STUDIO 107 – 202 Salter St. New Westminster, BC V3M 0E6 T 604-757-1690 E joe@joeyrebar.com W joeyrebar.com Contact: Joe Griffith Web design.

WESTMINSTER TOYOTA 210 Twelfth St. New Westminster, BC V3M 4H2 T 604-520-3333 W westminster.toyota.ca Contact: Kristen Butt New & used auto sales & service.

ONNI GROUP 300 – 550 Robson St. Vancouver, BC V6B 2B7 T 604-602-7711 E bjarvis@onni.com W onni.com Contact: Beau Jarvis Building, developing, managing & sales of multi-family, commercial & industrial real estate.

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THE SALVATION ARMY BUCHANAN LODGE 409 Blair Ave. New Westminster, BC V3L 4A4 T 604-522-7033 F 604-522-3689 E derlando@buchanan-lodge.com W buchanan-lodge.com Contact: Derland Orsted Long term care home.

NAV’S HAIR STUDIO Nav’s Hair Studio 540 Sixth St. (Inside Classic Salon) New Westminster, BC V3L 3B5 T 604-520-3702 E navkbains@hotmail.com Contact: Nav Bains Hair cutting & styling; hair removal.

FAMILY SERVICES OF GREATER VANCOUVER – NEW WESTMINSTER OFFICE 321 Sixth St. New Westminster, BC V3L 3A7 T 604-525-9144 F 604-524-9455 E lwhittaker@fsgv.ca W fsgv.ca Contact: Lisa Whittaker Community Service organization.

YOU DON’ T BUY A NEWSPAPER, YOU BUY NEWS

THANK YOU to the New Westminster Chamber of Commerce for your continued positive impact on our community!

BETTY MCINTOSH City Councillor

778.773.0546

bmcintosh@newwestcity.ca

YOU DON’ T BUY EYE GLASSES, YOU BUY VISION YOU DON’ T BUY LIFE INSURANCE, YOU BUY SECU RITY FOR OTHE RS YOU DON’ T BUY MEMBERSHIP IN THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, YOU BUY THE CO OPERATION AND ABILITIES OF THE MEN AN D WOMEN IN YOUR COMMUNITY WITH WHOM YO U CAN JOIN HANDS TO ACCO MPLISH THE GOALS YOU CA NNOT REACH ON YOUR OWN. Visit WWW.NEW WESTCHAMBER. COM or call 604.521.77 81

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Tuesday, December 24, 2013 NewsLeader A11

BUSINESS IN NEW WEST ____________________ presented by

Proud Member of the New Westminster Chamber of Commerce & B2B NOW - New West 451 East Columbia Street, Sapperton | 604-523-3433 www.EdenAccents.ca

YOUR 2013 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

STEPHEN BRUYNEEL, EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER

DARRELL ROSS, DIRECTOR

Limited Space

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Protecting your legal interests is our BUSINESS. Proud member of the New Westminster Chamber of Commerce since 1958.

PATTI GOSS, TREASURER

BART SLOTMAN, DIRECTOR

YOUTH COMMON GROUND CIRCLE ___

CHRISTINE CONWAY, PRESIDENT

ANDREW HOPKINS, PAST PRESIDENT

JEAN HINCKS, VICE PRESIDENT

AL HYLAND, DIRECTOR

DANIEL LEE, DIRECTOR

JAMIE WOODS, DIRECTOR

MIKE WIERZBICKI, DIRECTOR

FRED PAGOTTO, DIRECTOR

STAN WEISMILLER, DIRECTOR

OUR 130TH YEAR MARKED A YEAR OF GREAT ACCOMPLISHMENTS ______________________

I

t seems like just yesterday when we were planning our 130 years serving the New Westminster Business Community. As we reflect upon the last year, your New Westminster Chamber has had a banner year.

A few Highlights of our Chamber’s 2013 successes include: STRATEGIC VISIONING AND GOVERNANCE The Chamber developed a new strategic plan and maintained sound fiscal performance. In February the membership elected a new board of directors to lead the chamber into the future!

ADVOCACY The Chamber’s Advocacy team represented New Westminster at the BC Chamber AGM, issued statements on issues such as Fraser Surrey Docks proposed expansion and The Pattullo Bridge . The Chamber hosted a dinner with Minister Yamamoto and initiated VIP tours of New Westminster with Consul Generals and BC Government Cabinet members. In May of 2013 the Chamber hosted a Provincial All Candidates meeting.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT The Chamber represents the business s community on the City of New Westminster Economic Development Committee and is a partner in hosting the 2014 Economic Forum. The Chamber submitted a bid to host a BC Chamber convention in 2014 and developed a new economic development partnership fee for service model for the City of New Westminster’s consideration. The Chamber is also an active participant and a table member of the New West WINS project.

COMMUNICATIONS Maintaining its commitment to outstanding communications the Chamber launched a new website in 2013, launched its first Doing Business in New Westminster Magazine, for 52 weeks shared 130 reasons for doing business in New Westminster via the New West Newsleader, produced 52 Monday Memos that was sent to 109,200 email boxes, produced 12 monthly newsletters that was sent to 204,000 readers and received the 2013 BC Chamber Executives Communications Award!

EVENTS The Chamber streamlined its event portfolio and offered the following , 2013 Platinum Awards, Doing Business on the Fraser River Dialogue, Annual Mayoral State of the City Address, 130th Birthday Party, 2013 Pot of Gold Golf Tournament, Royal City Builders Awards, Annual General Meeting with Metro Vancouver, Power Hours, Springtime Sizzle, Mixer at the Quay,. Business and the Blues, Christmas at Cartwrights, Business Before Business COMMUNITY AND STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS In 2013 The Chamber maintained its commitment to supporting its partnerships and our community. We applaud the numerous businesses and organizations who stepped up during and after the New West Fire. We continue to work regionally with our partners on creating a sustainable future for our region, and we hosted dinner gatherings with our our City Council and other community partners in an effort to better understand their needs and how we might help.

2013 was a great year and 2014 will only be GREATER!

F

rom facing language barriers and isolation to learning English and making friends— this is the road many immigrant and refugee youth take in their journeys of adapting to life in New Westminster.

Over 20 youth shared these stories of struggles and successes during New Westminster’s Common Ground Circle aimed at providing newcomer youth with a space to share and reflect on their lives in Canada.

“The goal is to find connections through storytelling through these valuable moments we share,” said facilitator Diego Cardona, a Vancouver high school student and former refugee from Colombia.

The group, a mix of youth from all of the world including the Middle East, Latin America, Asia and Africa, shared many commonalities during the dialogue such as having trouble with completing day-to-day tasks like grocery shopping, going to the bank and crossing the road when they first arrived to Canada. Most agreed the key to overcoming the challenges of adapting to their new lives was learning English and making friends with their peers.

This was the fourth and last community dialogue sponsored by the Welcoming and Inclusive New Westminster project (WIN). The dialogues included four groups: seniors, women, men and youth.

A summary of the dialogues will be featured at the WIN community celebration event February 15 at Century House.

For more information on WIN visit: www.facebook.com/newwestwins

FORMER CITIZEN OF THE YEAR URGES BUSINESSES TO DOCUMENT THEIR HISTORY __________

T

he Royal City has its fair share of published historians - Jim Wolf, Gavin and Kathy Hainsworth, Archie Miller, Alan Woodward, to name but a few. New Westminster is an historical kind of place. But did you realize that every business (just like every family) has true-life stories to tell and they will be lost forever if we don’t pass them on, write them down or record them for posterity?

Evelyn Sangster Benson’s book: “A Century in a Small Town – One Family’s Stories” is available online at westminsterpublishing.ca and amazon.com or by calling 604-521-5584.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS AS OF DECEMBER 4, 2013 ___________ PIFFLE MAGAZINE 501 – 1026 Queens Ave. New Westminster, BC V3M 6B2 T 604-525-9027 E pifflemagazine@shaw.ca W piffle.ca Contact: Chris Sargent Fun magazine showcasing local events, providing marketing and advertising opportunities.

BRYN WARD OF RE/MAX ADVANTAGE REALTY 102 – 321 Sixth St. New Westminster, BC V3L 3A7 T 604-526-2888 F 604-522-3980 E brynwardrealtor@gmail.com W brynwardrealtor@gmail.com Contact: Bryn Ward Realtor.

JOEY REBAR DESIGN STUDIO 107 – 202 Salter St. New Westminster, BC V3M 0E6 T 604-757-1690 E joe@joeyrebar.com W joeyrebar.com Contact: Joe Griffith Web design.

WESTMINSTER TOYOTA 210 Twelfth St. New Westminster, BC V3M 4H2 T 604-520-3333 W westminster.toyota.ca Contact: Kristen Butt New & used auto sales & service.

ONNI GROUP 300 – 550 Robson St. Vancouver, BC V6B 2B7 T 604-602-7711 E bjarvis@onni.com W onni.com Contact: Beau Jarvis Building, developing, managing & sales of multi-family, commercial & industrial real estate.

ANNACIS LOCK UP STORAGE 555 Derwent Way New Westminster, BC V3M 6S9 T 604-527-0388 F 604-527-0389 E info@annacislockup.com W annacislockup.com Self-Storage.

THE SALVATION ARMY BUCHANAN LODGE 409 Blair Ave. New Westminster, BC V3L 4A4 T 604-522-7033 F 604-522-3689 E derlando@buchanan-lodge.com W buchanan-lodge.com Contact: Derland Orsted Long term care home.

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FAMILY SERVICES OF GREATER VANCOUVER – NEW WESTMINSTER OFFICE 321 Sixth St. New Westminster, BC V3L 3A7 T 604-525-9144 F 604-524-9455 E lwhittaker@fsgv.ca W fsgv.ca Contact: Lisa Whittaker Community Service organization.

YOU DON’ T BUY A NEWSPAPER, YOU BUY NEWS

THANK YOU to the New Westminster Chamber of Commerce for your continued positive impact on our community!

BETTY MCINTOSH City Councillor

778.773.0546

bmcintosh@newwestcity.ca

YOU DON’ T BUY EYE GLASSES, YOU BUY VISION YOU DON’ T BUY LIFE INSURANCE, YOU BUY SECU RITY FOR OTHE RS YOU DON’ T BUY MEMBERSHIP IN THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, YOU BUY THE CO OPERATION AND ABILITIES OF THE MEN AN D WOMEN IN YOUR COMMUNITY WITH WHOM YO U CAN JOIN HANDS TO ACCO MPLISH THE GOALS YOU CA NNOT REACH ON YOUR OWN. Visit WWW.NEW WESTCHAMBER. COM or call 604.521.77 81

@nwbia

For more information on the NEW WESTMINSTER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE visit WWW.NEWWESTCHAMBER.COM or call 604.521.7781

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Nothing brings Michael Robertson more joy than getting on SkyTrain and going to work.

And then doing it again. And again. And again.

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addition to the rides on the rails he takes to and from his home in Surrey to the offices of Dye and Durham, where he’s the legal service company’s transit courier, running documents between its locations in New West and Vancouver.

Robertson has been Dye and Durham’s “Sky Guy” (as his business card says) for 25 years. Taking into account holidays and

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“I love my job,” says Robertson, 45. “I know every bump and cranny in the stations.”

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“Everyone can set his clock by him,” says Bellian.

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Much like a famous YouTube video that was circulating a while ago that showed a split-screen view out of the front of a SkyTrain car as it traveled between Vancouver and New West the year it opened and today, Robertson has seen the area grow up.

He witnessed Metrotown evolve into a shopping megalopolis. He saw the first shovels of earth moved at the site that would become Rogers Arena. He’s seen condo and office towers rise from empty lots.

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Beware scam phone calls New Westminster police are warning the public about someone making unsolicited calls seeking cash for a nonexistent police charity.

Police said the calls are asking for donations to the NWPD anti bullying fund.

The department believes the calls are originating from various numbers usually starting with 778-785-…. The caller usually asks for an amount in the $300 range and then attempts to negotiate a lesser amount if they encounter resistance.

The NWPD advises receivers of these calls to hang up and contact local police.

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Joy to me at Christmas Of late, a number of is knowing that my family male friends have had heart members and close friends problems and have been are all in good health—and served so very well there are no at Royal Columbian rumblings of a Hospital. We value our World War III on friends at this time of the the horizon between year and recognize the any of them!

—Maureen Parks definitive moments when a world-class health care carSwell Speaking of joy, institution called Royal I want to take this Columbian can take opportunity to thank my wife care of such problems.

Our friends are safe and we Evelyn for the profound joy I feel at the very thought of are so happy.

—Rick Carswell her.

President But Joy can be found in the New West Arts Council ordinary everyday things of life too: the smell of a freshThe most significant joy cut Christmas tree; the sound in my life came from simply of children laughing; the letting go. touch of a loving hand; the My family and I lost family sight of an impossible sunset. members and friends through Come to think of it, a succession of years and perhaps the truest measure of Christmas brought empty success in life is the amount chairs to the dinner table. of joy we experience along Although loved ones are the way.

—Don Benson remembered, it was after we let them go and we embraced the joy we shared that life opened with an abundance of • Merry Christmas from the NewsLeader, and possibilities.

—Vivian Garcia much JOY to you!

West End resident Mary Wilson is always up for a good walk around the city. Wilson, who organized this year’s Jane’s Walks—10 walks around New Westminster in May—has contributed a poem and a Haiku for the NewsLeader’s Christmas Eve edition.

A poem, a Haiku for the season This time of the year, and this turn of the season Gives pagans like me a very good reason To join the festivities and celebrate.

We’ve come to the solstice, and this is the date I welcome the yearly re(birth) of the sun Which brings joy to my soul. My new year has begun.

And my “12 days of Christmas” now get under way With food, wine, and friends as my focus each day.

Though I join in the fun of this season’s banalities My pleasures are rooted in ancient formalities.

(And my hero’s the Grinch, with his seasonal lore: “Christmas”, he says, “doesn’t come from a store!”)

So whatever the reasons for what you hold dear To you “Season’s Greetings” and “Happy New Year!”

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Welcome the solstice!

Joy comes with the prospect of Snowdrops. And then spring.

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Small bite from SD40’s deficit with holdback funds Grant Granger

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New Westminster school district’s embattled bottom line got a bit of a boost from the provincial government recently.

The Ministry of Education recently announced the release of its first instalment of holdback funds for 2013-14 to districts throughout British Columbia.

New Westminster’s

portion, based on enrolment as of Sept.

30, amounted to just under $374,000. And thankfully, it was money that was not already added to the budget—which will take a small bite from the school district’s $5 million accumulated deficit.

“We did not count on them for our budget,” said board chair Jonina Campbell.

“We said, ‘Let’s be

conservative, and we’ll use that as contingency throughout the year, and if it comes it comes.’”

The province allocates per-student funding for districts prior to the year, but keeps some in reserve until the actual numbers of students attending can be determined.

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districts throughout a slight overall the province in its increase in enrolment first wave of released equivalent to about 19 holdback funds. full-time students this Two more fall, it wasn’t as enrolment large a rise as the counts are district thought scheduled for it would be.

February and She said while May that might enrolment for the result in even home learners CAMPBELL more holdback program is funds coming up, there have the district’s way, been declines in their although the pot will alternate education be much smaller with programs. about $10 million District staff will expected to be shared recommend to the throughout B.C. each board how best to time. spend the new infusion Campbell said of funds. typically New “I can’t say for sure Westminster has [how the funds will received up to $600,000 be distributed] at this in holdback funds. point. I would suggest While there was there would be some

district believes the New Westminster district provides a strong option.

“The overall message is that these are challenging times but we are still offering excellent educational programs,” said Campbell.

“We won’t be able to do all the things that we have been. We have to figure out what are our priorities, and look to see how other districts are offering programs. We have to find that balance of still offering those great opportunities while still being in good fiscal health and start repaying the deficit.” twitter.com/lonegrangerbnw

Dementia work plan in the works Grant Granger

ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com

The number of New Westminster residents with dementia is expected to double in the next 20 years, and the city wants to be prepared by developing what it’s calling a dementia friendly community initiative.

New Westminster has about 900 residents with dementia, states a report from city social planner John Stark, and that’s projected to increase to more than 1,800 by 2034.

The initiative’s intentions are to raise awareness about the increasing prevalence of dementia and find ways to make New Westminster a dementiafriendly community.

Stark’s report noted about half of those with dementia live in the community and not in a care facility of some

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kind, so it’s important the existing environment allows those people to maintain their independence. For example,complicated building designs can be difficult to navigate; excessive signage can increase confusion and disorientation; and uneven surfaces can result in falls.

All these areas, and more, fall under municipal responsibility, noted the report, although some issues will need help from the provincial and federal governments.

Coun. Bill Harper said a lack of awareness in the community often results in many of those with dementia being discriminated against.

“Those people can slip through the cracks and their lives can become a living hell,” said Harper.

Coun. Jaimie McEvoy says

the issue needs a strong and humanitarian approach. “Every time somebody with dementia goes missing the heart aches and you wonder how that is possible.”

The initiative’s work plan proposes to establish a working group that will include representation from the city’s seniors advisory committee, the Seniors Planning and Action Network, and the Alzheimer Society of BC, along with persons living with dementia, their caregivers and family members.

A profile on the issue in New West will be developed and potential ways to deal with dementia in the city identified.

The plan also includes developing awareness campaigns to “hopefully contribute to earlier diagnosis and treatment.”

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LARRY & MARGARET HARRISON have supported Douglas College students since 1992 with an unsurpassed warmth and generosity. “We are so impressed with the faculty and staff as well as the type of students we seem to encounter,” the Maple Ridge couple says, adding that they get tremendous pleasure from helping students and being a part of their success.

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people wanting us covering things that we didn’t before,” said Campbell.

Projecting enrolment is an art, said Campbell.

If it’s drawn wrong the ink can quickly turn red.

“The one thing you don’t want is declining enrolment when you’ve hired staff,” said Campbell. “That’s where you can get into trouble.”

Campbell said parents considering enrolling their children outside the district have to make the best choices for their kids, but the learning resources teacher in the Richmond school

For more great reasons, look for the New West Chamber’s monthly feature in the NewsLeader.

The UPA focusses on street beautification, creating a vibrant retail environment, initiatives street activity such as Uptown Live and implements common marketing and branding for the area.

Their focus is on providing effective training in high growth employment areas in a friendly, professional environment. We train practical nurses, health care assistants, early childhood educators, community support workers, business managers, administrative assistants, and payroll administrators.

New West is a nurturing and supportive community. Everyone works together to make New West an awesome place to play, eat, shop, celebrate and live. We couldn’t imagine having our businesses anywhere else! B2B NOW (Network of Woman).

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New Year’s Eve Gala: Glitz and Glamour dinner and dance, formal dress. Featuring eight DJs, two bands and four dance floors—Top 40, Caribbean, Latin and Old School. When: Tuesday, Dec. 31, doors 6 p.m. Where: Hilton Vancouver Metrotown, 6083 McKay Ave., Burnaby.

Tickets: $65 and $99 up to Dec. 26, $70 and $110 from Dec. 27, available at ticketmaster.ca or 1-855-985-5000.

City and Colour: Featuring acclaimed singer, songwriter and performer Dallas Green, with special guests Half Moon Run. When: Friday, May 23, 6:30 p.m. Where: Deer Lake Park, Burnaby. Tickets: $47 at www. livenation.com or 1-855-9855000.

Illuminations at Heritage Chr istmas: The annual spectacular display of Christmas lights at Burnaby Village Museum is back with new decorations, a new holiday scavenger hunt and even twinkling lights that react to sound in the bandstand. Free gate admission. When: Dec. 14 to Jan. 3, 12 to 9 p.m., closed Dec. 24-25. Where: 6501 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby. Info: www. burnabyvillagemuseum.ca.

OngOing Burnaby-New Westminster Newcomers and Friends Club: Club welcomes women who are new to the area, as well as longtime residents. Meet women of all ages and cultures to make new friends. When: Dinner meeting the second Wednesday of each month plus various events including book club, craft group, social Saturdays, etc. Info: Jocelan Caldwell, 604-520-3646.

Fraternal Order of Eagles: Aerie No. 20 New Westminster hosts a fundraising meat draw, sponsored by Thrifty Foods.

Three meat draws per day, 50/50 draw includes dinner and breakfast. When: Fridays, 5 to 7 p.m. and Saturdays, 3-5 p.m.

Where: Fireside Pub, 421 East Columbia St., New Westminster.

Sunday Afternoon Dances for 55+: Live music each week – come join us. When: Sundays, 12:45 – 3:45 p.m. Where: Century House, 620-Eighth St., New Westminster. Admission: $5 members and $6 non-members.

Includes refreshments at intermission. Info: 604-519-1066.

Fraser Health Crisis Line: Volunteers needed to provide assistance to people in the region who are experiencing emotional distress. No previous experience is needed as

extensive training and ongoing support is provided. Info: www. options.bc.ca and follow link for Crisis Line.

Heritage Uke Club: Organized

by Gord Smithers (Guitarist for Deadcats, Swank, ReBeat Generation & Wichita Trip), learn to play the ukulele, beginners welcome. When: Mondays, 6-8 p.m. Where: Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster. Cost: suggested $5 donation. Info: http://tinyurl. com/6uy9h4h.

British Columbia Boys Choir: The 100-member choir is now a resident company at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. Open to boys aged 7 to 24 with five choirs in Burnaby, Vancouver, North Shore and Nanaimo. Register now – no audition required for town choirs. When: Wednesday nights. Where: Shadbolt Centre, Burnaby. Info: www.bcboyschoir. org or 1-888-909-8282.

New Westminster Family Place: Parents and grandparents of children under 5 can come to Lord Kelvin Elementary school for playtime, art, songs, stories and snacks. Have fun with your children, meet other parents and learn about other resources in the community. Where: In the green portable facing Seventh Avenue, 1010 Hamilton St. When: Thursdays and Fridays 9- 11 a.m. (Note - this program is closed when the school is closed).

ESL Conversation Circles at the Library: The New Westminster Public Library offers free, dropin ESL conversation circles for adults who want to meet people and practice speaking English. Co-sponsored by Family Services of Greater Vancouver, there are two programs available. Children are welcome.

When: For all adults, Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

For women only, Fridays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Where: New Westminster Public Library, 716 6th Ave., New Westminster. Info: 604-527-4660.

Free Citizenship Classes: Prepare for the Canadian citizenship test for free in classes co-sponsored by New Westminster Public Library and MOSAIC’S Settlement Program.

W h e n : First consecutive Wednesday and Thursday of each month 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: New Westminster Public Library, 716 6th Ave., New Westminster. Register and info: MOSAIC, 604-522-3722 ext. 155.

clubs & grOups New Westminster Lions Club: Meets on the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at Boston Pizza, Columbia Square, 1045 Columbia Street in New Westminster. Visitors

and prospective members are welcome. Info: 604-525-4477.

Overeaters Anonymous: Are you out of control when it comes to food? We can help!

When: Wednesdays, 7 to 8:15 p.m. Where: First Presbyterian Church, 335 7th St. (enter off 4th Ave.), New Westminster. Info: 604-524-5244.

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Tillicum Toastmasters: Solid public speaking ability is a great skill to have. Check out our club and have fun. Guests welcome. When: Mondays, 7:20 - 9:30 p.m. Where: Unity in Action Hall, 1630 Edinburgh St., New West. Info: http://3435. t o a s t m a s t e r s c l u b s . o rg o r anastasia@ghostlyowl.com.

HOMINUM is an informal discussion and support group to help gay, bi-sexual and questioning men with the challenges of being married, separated or single. When: Monday evenings in locations around Metro Vancouver. Info: Don, 604-329-9760 or Bernie, 604-688-8639.

Royal City Concert Band welcomes musicians who have playing experience and enjoy making music. The band rehearses Thursdays at 7:45 p.m.

New West Secondary. Info: 604527-7064 or 604-582-8540.

Kiwanis Club of New Westminster meets the last Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m. at Amicus Lawyers, 711 Columbia St., New Westminster. Info: Marge Ashdown 604-521-8567.

suppOrT grOups Al-Anon is a support group for friends and relatives of those with a drinking problem. Come to weekly meetings held in Burnaby and New Westminster.

Info: 604 688-1716.

Alzheimer support group meets third Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m. Where: New Westminster.

Info: 604-298-0782.

Codependents Anonymous: Freedom Group is a Twelve Step program for people who want healthier, more functional relationships. When: Mondays, 7:30 p.m. W h e re : Royal Columbian Hospital, Neil Russel Room, third floor, Columbia Tower, New Westminster. Info: Sue, 604-580-8889 or 604-5155585.

‘Living Room’ is a faith-based MDA support group for people with mood disorders, their families & friends. Meets first & third Tuesdays, 8765 Government St., New West. Info, Mark at 604-939-9346 or Graeme 604-444-1228.

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS 33

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CLEAN SPACIOUS SUITES Fully Renod 1 & 2 Bd Suites Centrally Located, 5 min walk to Metrotown Mall. On-site caretaker. Extra lg patios.

MOVE IN TODAY!!!

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

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EVERGREEN PLACE

RUBBISH REMOVAL

CALL ANYTIME TO VIEW

778-788-1867 COQUITLAM

Welcome Home !

Great Pyrenees pups, female, 1st shots, parents on site, ready now $600. Call (604)798-5069 LABRADINGER cross pups, ready to go born Oct 17, $500/each. Call (604)845-3972

1 Bedrooms available near Lougheed Mall and transit. Rent includes heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Refs required.

Call (604) 931-2670

LOVE BIRDS. 5 baby peach faced love birds.1 month old. Like being together. $100/pair or $75 single bird. 604-859-5752 (Abbotsford) NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

mikes hauling 604-516-9237

P/B GERMAN ROTTWEILERS 3 female pups. Vet ✓. Ready to go. $500/each. 778-899-3326 TOY POODLE PUP 8 weeks old.

Male, white with black markings $700. 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602

WALKER MANOR 6985 Walker Ave Bright large 1br for rent fully reno, available immediately very clean quite building.

Please Call

604-358-9575

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 560

MISC. FOR SALE

DISCONNECTED PHONE? National Teleconnect Home Phone Service. No One Refused! Low Monthly Rate! Calling Features and Unlimited Long Distance Available.

Call National Teleconnect Today!

1-866-443-4408. www.nationalteleconnect.com.

Send your resume with cover letter by January 10th, 2014.

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HOMES FOR RENT

Maple Ridge: Very cln 3 bdrm rancher 1/4 acre 2 lrg sheds. ns/np Jan. 1 or 15th $1450. 604-941-3259 NEW WESTMINSTER Furnished large 3 bdrm, all inclusive. Call toll free 1-877-524-9498.

329 PAINTING & DECORATING CALL

604-595-4970 Rated best painting & moulding company (2010 & 2012) by consumers.

www.blackpress.ca

2007 MERCEDES. A luxury car like no other. This fully loaded Mercedes S550 4-Matic S class.

Premium and comfort package includes - navigation, voice command, heated and cooled seats, power rear shades and blinds, premium sound system, panoramic roofs both front and rear.

Absolutely has it all. Very clean inside and out. No accidents.

150,000 km.

Asking $29,500 OBO. Contact me via email for further information at:

Difficulty Making Payments?

No Equity? Penalty? Expired Listing?

We Buy Homes! No Fees! No Risk! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

PET SERVICES

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

The Leader is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private independent newspaper company with more than 100 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii.

Jim Mihaly publisher@surreyleader.com The Surrey Leader #200-5450 152nd Street, Surrey, BC V3S 5J9

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The Surrey Leader has an opening for an experienced Advertising Sales Representative.

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

HOMES WANTED

• DIFFICULTY SELLING? •

ABC TREE MEN Pruning, Shaping, Tree Removal & Stump Grinding. 604-521-7594 604-817-8899

• Plumbing • Heating • Gas Fitting

10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofing & Siding. CA. Re-roofing, New Roof Gutters.

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

The ideal candidate will have experience, be a strong communicator, well organized, self motivated and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. A car and a valid driver’s license is required.

AUTO FINANCING

FOR SALE BY OWNER

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms!

CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

LOCAL PLUMBER $45 Service Call Plumbing, Heating, Plugged Drains.

Mustang Plumbing 778-714-2441

By joining the number one community newspaper serving Surrey/North Delta, you can realize your full potential while contributing to one of the fastest growing communities in Canada. The team environment at The Leader will inspire you to the highest level of customer partnership and reward your motivated approach to excellence.

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

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

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MISC. FOR SALE

Townhouse for Sale. Abbotsford. 2 floors, 1660 sq ft per floor. Walk out bsmt. Upper floor view of mtns, Matsqui flats & Mission. 3/bdrms, 2 car garage. Call to view. 1 (604)856-8177 or 604-308-5489

PLUMBING

CRESCENT Plumbing & Heating Licensed Residential 24hr. Service

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TRANSPORTATION

REAL ESTATE

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

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

INTERIORS: Baths (reno’s/ repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, flooring, tiling, plumbing, painting, miscellaneous, etc.

VERSATILE! EXPERIENCED IN OVER 30 LINES OF WORK! * Quality work * Prompt Service * Fair prices For positive results Call Robert SERVICE CALLS WELCOME

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3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020

Call Robert 604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed!

Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Running this ad for 8yrs

604-537-4140

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates.

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

RUBBISH REMOVAL

PAINT SPECIAL

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

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$45/Hr

Residential & Commercial

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

www.paintspecial.com

www.affordablemoversbc.com

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 260

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

www.benchmarkpainting.homestars.com

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TOWNHOUSES

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1097/mo - $1199/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available.

19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938

CASH FOR X-MAS CASH for all Vehicles FREE Towing QUICK Service ALWAYS Available 778-865-5454 #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

A20 NewsLeader Tuesday, December 24, 2013

bangles

bracelets now $5

seed beads

hundreds of rings!

pashmina shawls

Boxing Day

Sale

everything

beaded collars

crystal beads

findings glass pendant

crystal rings

genuine stone strands

We SPecialize in Alterations, Sizing and Repairs

50%

tiaras

necklaces

off

thursday dec 26th

Ring sizing Watch band shortening Chain Shortening All types of repairs FAST SERVICE-same day service available *

10am to 9pm 4737 kingsway, across metrotown next to shamin jewellers free parking at rear

Was Your Christmas Gift the Wrong SIZE?

4737 kingsway directly across metrotown mall free parking at rear

add on beads

tel: 604.433.4530

dog tags

www.shamin.com

stainless steel

your one source

bead store

* Rush service is an additional charge

Boxing day sale

now open

Full line of BeaDazzle FIndings, Cyrystal Beads, Threads, Wires, Tools, Plastic Beads. Also Swarovski Elements, Miyuki, Tila Beads, Beadalon, Leather, Rat Tail, Seed Beads, Sequins, Clasps, Genuine Gemstone BEads, Men’s Stainless Steel Jewellery, Cuff Links, Sterling Silver Findings.

Wholesale and Retail

4737 Kingsway Next to Shamin

storewide additional

50% off

the lowest ticket price thurs dec 26 10am to 9pm No refunds or exchanges on boxing day