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DECEMBER 12 2014 www.burnabynewsleader.com
TransLink asked them to sing for their supper—and sing they did. See Page A9
Man charged with string of ID thefts Person with same name part of 2012 ring busted by RCMP Wanda Chow
wchow@burnabynewsleader.com
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Wednesday’s rain and wind storm doesn’t deter hardy walkers from enjoying the beauty of the boardwalk around Deer Lake. The wet weather is expected to dry up a bit over the weekend according to Environment Canada. But periods of rain are expected to return on Monday.
Burnaby dancer found dead in L.A. A Burnaby dancer who highstepped her way to Los Angeles and a career dancing with stars like Britney Spears and Janet Jackson was found dead in her apartment near Beverly Hills on Monday. Stephanie Moseley, 30, had been shot a number of times. The body of her estranged husband, rapper Earl Hayes, was also in her apartment. Hayes, 34, was the son of the late singer-songwriter Isaac Hayes.
“They had recently gotten didn’t let the demands and bright back together and were trying to lights of show business drag her work things out,” homicide down. She said she always detective Scott Masterson seemed older and more told the Associated Press. mature beyond her years. Moseley grew up in “There were so many Burnaby and started dancing quirky things about at Danzemode Productions in Stephanie,” said Poirier. South Burnaby when she was “She could always make me MOSELEY 12 years old. laugh.” Her instructor, Rachael A message of condolence Poirier, told The National Post on Danzemode’s Facebook page Moseley was a talented dancer who said Moseley’s death was a “tragedy
and incredible loss of such a talented, beautiful woman.” Moseley also had a number of acting credits according to her profile on the Internet Movie Database. She appeared on TV series like Hit the Floor, Hellcats and she played a female teen dancer in an episode of Cold Case. She’s also credited with doing stunts on the 2004 movie Catwoman that starred Halle Berry. newsroom@burnabynewsleader.com
Ride for the Bureau! On December 13 from 4-9pm, all proceeds from carousel ride tickets will be donated to the Burnaby Christmas Bureau. Gate admission is free!
A Burnaby man faces several charges in an identity theft crime spree that started last spring and spanned cities across Metro Vancouver. Burnaby RCMP’s economic crime unit began its investigation after a home was broken into and a credit card stolen. Investigators tracked down surveillance video from several places where the suspect had bought high-end goods using the stolen card, according to Burnaby RCMP’s latest community police report. The suspect was linked to another break-and-enter where a credit card was stolen, followed by it being used to purchase $12,000 in merchandise in a 12-hour period. The suspect is also accused of fraudulently buying a $36,000-vehicle through identity theft. Anthony Pavo Stulec of Burnaby now faces a number of charges.
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Major improvement in C. difficile rates Burnaby Hospital once had worst in B.C., now better than national targets Wanda Chow
wchow@burnabynewsleader.com
Once the hospital with the worst rates of Clostridium difficile infections in B.C., Burnaby Hospital is now beating national targets. C. difficile is a highly contagious bacteria that infects the intestines and can cause illnesses ranging from diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, fever and colitis and in some cases, result in death. For over two years, the number of cases at Burnaby Hospital was two to three times the national and provincial averages. The situation was bad enough that in January 2012 hospital doctors wrote
to then-Fraser Health Authority CEO Nigel Murray raising concerns and warning it risked becoming the subject of legal action. It was in the midst of all this that Sheila Finamore became the director of site operations at Burnaby Hospital. At the time, in 2011-2012, the facility had a C. difficile infection rate of 15.2 cases per 10,000 patient days, compared to Fraser Health overall, which was at 11.3. Last year, in 2013-2014, Burnaby’s rate had dropped to 5.4 with Fraser Health at 4.2. So far this year, Burnaby is at 5.2 compared to Fraser Health at 3.6. Burnaby’s C. difficile rate is now below the national target of 6. Finamore, now Burnaby Hospital’s interim executive director, said to address the problem in 2012, they focused on closing “gaps
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Handwashing rates among staff at Burnaby Hospital has increased significantly over the past year, largely due to an education campaign.
in knowledge” among hospital staff at all levels, but “particularly the nonmedical staff that play a role in infection prevention and control.” As an example, staff are educated on when patients
must be isolated from others. Those who are most vulnerable such as the frail elderly, those with chronic disease and diminished immune systems, are identified and monitored to help prevent infection from
occurring. Staff were also taught that proper handwashing is better at preventing infections than simply wearing gloves. As a result, “year after year we saw that number
(15.2) decrease by 50 per cent,” Finamore said. Eliminating C. difficile completely is not realistic, but healthier people are better able to fight it off, she said. Those most vulnerable are also monitored to ensure they don’t receive more antibiotics than necessary, something that can also increase the risk of contracting C. difficile. Handwashing rates among staff at the hospital have also increased significantly, after it was made a priority through an education campaign. Weekly observational audits saw staff following handwashing rules go up from 59 per cent of the time in 2011-2012 to 84 per cent 2013-2014. In comparison, Fraser Health as a whole was at 61 per cent in 2011-2012 and 79 per cent in 2013-2014. see BURNABY HOSPITAL, A4
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He is charged with three counts of possessing and using stolen credit cards, three counts of identity theft, theft, fraud over $5,000 and two counts of resisting or obstructing a police officer. A court document states the alleged crime spree started on May 25 and apparently ended Sept. 23. On Nov. 26, Stulec is alleged to have resisted or obstructed a police officer. The offences are alleged
to have taken place in Burnaby, Richmond, North Vancouver, Surrey, Vancouver, Coquitlam and West Vancouver and include the use of the stolen credit cards of three people and a theft of money. Stulec was remanded in custody. His next appearance in Vancouver Provincial Court is on Dec. 16. A Burnaby man with the same name also made the news in March 2012 when Burnaby RCMP busted
an identity theft ring that was operating out of a Metrotown-area condo. In that case, Mounties received a tip that a forged credit card was found inside a specialized printer that had been taken to the shop for repairs. Officers conducted a surveillance until a suspect picked up the printer, and they followed him back to the 11th floor condo. In that case, officers executing a search warrant found more
than 3,000 forged credit cards and payment cards, identification cards, passports, identity information, computers, 15 hard drives, several large boxes of stolen mail, thousands of hotel receipts, a card printer and embosser and a hot foil stamp used in forging credit cards. They also found breakand-enter tools, a small amount of drugs, Ecstasy and marijuana, a Taser, three replica air rifles, two replica handguns and
even a Canada Post bag and uniform jacket which would have been used while stealing mail. In an initial check of only three of 15 computer hard drives, they found identity information for more than 44,000 people, including full names, addresses, social insurance numbers, driver’s licence information, and banking information. The hard drives also contained over 80,000 credit card numbers believed stolen from
businesses. At the time, Burnaby resident Anthony Pavo Stulec, then 29, was already known to police. He was one of two people who faced 19 charges including possession of a prohibited weapon, possession of stolen property, forgery, identity theft, possession of equipment used to forge documents and possession of stolen mail. A provincial court judge later found him guilty on several counts.
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Burnaby Hospital still #3 in B.C. for mortality rates MLA Kathy Corrigan, in whose riding the The changes have also hospital sits, said “an helped improve Burnaby improvement is good Hospital’s mortality news, absolutely. But ratio—the number of it doesn’t change the actual deaths relative fact that we need a new to the number of hospital.” expected deaths—which Corrigan noted that have dropped to 90 in while the BC Liberals 2013-2014 from 96 in promised a new hospital 2011-2012. for Burnaby during the However, it’s still spring 2013 election, higher than the national “they’ve done nothing ratio at 85 and the in order to make that provincial rate at 81. happen … There’s As for why Burnaby nothing in the budgets Hospital’s C. difficile for it yet.” rates are still higher than Meanwhile, Burnaby those in Fraser Health is still the third-worst overall, Finamore noted hospital in B.C. for Burnaby sees “a lot of mortality rates, she said. Sheila Finamore, interim executive director at Burnaby frail elderly patients,” The aging hospital has Hospital, said the hospital tends to see more frail including residents from seniors, on average, than other hospitals. plumbing that can no 12 Burnaby seniors longer be upgraded to facilities, who are more provide enough washing at risk. reasons for the high C. difficile stations and is seismically “That’s the more reason for rates, Finamore wasn’t entirely unsafe. us to stay focused and continue convinced. Three patients are often to be focused on improving the “Well, we haven’t got a new placed in rooms designed for number.” building in the last two years two, all sharing a washroom, She noted that in an effort and we decreased the results while the current recommended to improve communication substantially. So I would say, industry standard is for one between patients’ families and sure, I’d like a new hospital person per room, she said. staff, whiteboards are provided but I would say with diligence Not to mention sometimes beside each bed. That allows and focus we have a great people are forced to stay in families to ask questions or opportunity to decrease rates hallways. highlight things they’ve noticed and focus on it.” “I continue to get stories about the patient during their Finamore said in her role from individuals in that hospital visits and vice versa. she has aimed to ensure that can only be described as Feedback has been positive so people understand what the horror stories, and it has to do far, she said. expectations are and the need to with infection and infection And while many who are be accountable. control. So yes, there’s been an lobbying for a new Burnaby “There’s no room for improvement but this is not a Hospital building often cite the complacency.” rosy picture by any means.” twitter.com/WandaChow outdated design as one of the Burnaby-Deer Lake NDP ⫸
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Copeland closed due to electrical fire Off-ice programs to continue Wanda Chow
wchow@burnabynewsleader.com
Bill Copeland Arena is closed until further notice after an electrical fire Monday afternoon. Burnaby Fire Department responded to the arena at about 1 p.m. and evacuated the facility. Firefighters on scene called out the hazardous
materials unit which determined there were no issues involving ammonia leakage, said acting assistant chief Gavin Summers. Ammonia is used as a refrigerant in icemaking systems. The fire, being electrical, was put out quickly by firefighters using extinguishers, Summers said. The City of Burnaby’s website posted a notice that the arena is closed “due to mechanical
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issues.” All on-ice programs and skating sessions are cancelled until further notice. But off-ice programs, such as those taking place in meeting rooms, will continue as usual. Burnaby Lake Arena is also open. “The City is working on alternatives for user groups during the closure and is endeavouring to return to full service as soon as possible,” the notice said. twitter.com/WandaChow
Set her Heart on Fire
Friday, December 12, 2014 NewsLeader A5
Numbers up at Burnaby extreme weather shelter Donations, volunteers needed
shelter is there. “Also, they feel respected when they come, all the way Wanda Chow from the main volunteer on wchow@burnabynewsleader.com down. I think it’s more about The use of Burnaby’s extreme familiarity than anything. Word weather shelter has seen an gets out on the street. They feel increase so far this year, says safe there, they feel respected so Dave Brown of its operator, I think that’s a big part of it.” Lookout Emergency Aid The shelter is only open when Society. the weather is bad enough it can The shelter is run out of put people at risk of physical Westminster Bible Chapel, 7540 harm, Brown explained. When Sixth St. in southeast it’s set to open, word gets Burnaby. out through outreach So far, it’s seen 142 bed workers, notices at public nights over the 13 nights facilities and on social it’s been open. That media such as Twitter. translates to eight to 14 On opening days, the people per night, said shelter operates 7 p.m. BROWN Brown. to 7 a.m. Volunteers are The numbers are being sought to help higher than last year at this with set-up in the early evening time, and they’ve been going up and take down at 6 a.m. The since the first night on Nov. 11. latter is especially welcome, “I was surprised because Brown said. normally we’re used to one Brown commended regular or two people on the first volunteers from the church and night, then three or four,” he community who cook hot meals said. “Now the numbers are for the clients and help with going up exponentially almost cleaning up the shelter. immediately which blew me While the shelter operators away.” have limited storage space, Brown believes it’s due to the donations of new underwear, clients being more aware the new or gently used socks and
footwear, and blankets, sleeping bags and warm clothing are always needed. It can also use non-perishable or frozen foods, such as large lasagnas, that could be used to prepare hot meals for the clients. Gift cards for places like Tim Horton’s and fast food outlets, and bus tickets are also welcome. For more information, call Dave Brown at 778-288-8887.
Protesters’ possessions The anti-pipeline protests on Burnaby Mountain are over and now RCMP want to return protesters’ possessions. The possessions, like tents, protest signs, styrofoam coolers and even a pair of shoes, were from two encampments that cleared away Nov. 20 when police established an injunction zone around Kinder Morgan’s work sites on the mountain. To claim the possessions, RCMP require a detailed description including colour, brand, any distinguishing marks and a photo if one is available. Claims can be filed by calling 604-294-7624 or emailing burnaby_mtn_property@rcmp-grc. gc.ca. Deadline is Jan. 16, 2015.
Winter Safety Tips We all want what’s best for our family and the Burnaby Fire Department shares your concerns. Here are some of the ways to avoid unnecessary winter hazards.
Natural Christmas Trees
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• Before buying a tree, test for freshness by tapping the base of the tree on the ground or pulling lightly on a limb. If many needles fall of or needles can be easily pulled off, the tree is too dry. • Keep your tree as fresh as possible by placing the stump of the tree in a bucket of water outdoors until you are ready to decorate. Before setting up the tree inside the house, trim two inches off the stem diagonally so it can absorb water. Mount the tree securely in a large, wide based reservoir stand and add water each day to ensure the tree is well watered. • Choose a suitable location for your tree, ensuring that it is well away from heating sources and clear of all exits.
• Never use lit candles as decorations on Christmas trees. • Place candles in non-tip candle holders and ensure they are well away from the Christmas tree or other combustible materials. • Never leave lit candles unattended and ensure that they are always out of the reach of children. • Teach your children that matches and lighters are tools, not toys and store where children can’t reach them.
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Low prices a challenge The plummeting price of oil may have a big impact on the Canadian and B.C. economies in the next year or two. Some of that will be positive, but it is likely it will be mainly negative. The price of gasoline (but not diesel fuel) is falling, and that means more money in the pockets of consumers. This helps them meet other obligations, such as rent, credit card bills and child care. If the provincial and regional governments can avoid the temptation to tax this newlyfound money out of people’s pockets, the fall in prices will be a good thing. One other bright spot may be a boost in exports if the dollar remains low. The negative implications are widespread. There will almost certainly be a fall in economic activity, and particularly jobs. Many well-paying jobs are concentrated in the oilsands. Many Lower Mainland residents either work there or work for companies that supply the oilsands. There will be no new construction projects in that area, as long as oil prices stay at the $60 to $70 per barrel level. It simply costs too much to produce oil from the oilsands. As economic activity is reduced, it impacts taxation to the federal and provincial governments. Alberta, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and B.C. all are dependent on revenue from oil and natural gas. In B.C., one LNG project has been delayed by the falling price of oil, as Asian natural gas prices are tied to oil prices. More could be delayed or even cancelled. It is significant that none of the major LNG players are ready to commit. A fall in economic activity likely means 2015 will see much lower growth than anticipated, which won’t help the overall Canadian economy. —Black Press/Langley Times
Elsa Dutton took this shot of a late afternoon sunset on Nov. 30 at the tobogganers’ haven on Burnaby Mountain. “My family and I were taking advantage of the first snowy weekend of the year by sledding down snow-capped Burnaby Mountain,” Elsa says. “The stunning sunset was a perfect ending to a fun-filled day of exhilarating races down the hill. This scene was the embodiment of the proverbial Canadian winter day.”
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Pipeline advice from the mushy middle Dear Kinder Morgan, I want to give you a little advice. Why do you care? Well, I’m one of the mushy middle-ofthe-road folks you need onside if you’re going to triple the size of your pipeline running from the oil sands in Alberta to your Burnaby terminal. You need people like me. I’m not going up to protest on Burnaby Mountain if you start working there again. Heck, I may not even sign a petition unless it’s shoved under my nose. But that doesn’t mean I’m sympathetic to your cause. In fact, I’ve been cheering on the protesters because I see it as part of a big pushback that’s needed, and gathering steam. That huge barrage of ads you’ve put out in recent weeks isn’t going to sway me either. Yes, your employees in the ads look like people I’d like to share a beer with. And I think they deserve a job to feed their families. And yes, I know they’re not sinister schemers trying to soak the ocean floors with undiluted bitumen or alter the atmosphere with oil burned somewhere in China.
Chris Bryan And truth be known, I don’t even think Kinder Morgan—or any “Big Oil” companies for that matter—is inherently evil or bent on fouling the earth beyond repair. I know they’re creating loads of high-paying jobs and helping to fill our national coffers at a time when, frankly, the economy is a basket case. It’s hard to talk to too many people these days without bumping into someone who’s either worked in “Fort Mac” or who knows someone that is. Shut down the Alberta oil sands tomorrow, and there’d be a whopping fallout. Meantime, along the Fraser River, it’s harder to make a case for the economic benefits of the massive shipments of coal they want to transfer from train to barge at Fraser Surrey Docks. Many oppose this, too, but it
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hasn’t matched the protests on Burnaby Mountain. On this issue, much of the opposition has focused on the local. The health impacts of coal dust wafting off trains. Train cars tipping into creeks, killing fish and wildlife, etc. The big companies involved can deal with that kind of thing. They’ve promised a bunch of mitigation initiatives. But what makes the coal plan or the pipeline plan hard to stomach, for a mushy-middle guy like me, is that climate change is not addressed anywhere. And really, Kinder Morgan, I don’t expect you to address climate change. As I’m sure you’d be the first to admit, that’s not your job. But the lack of any plan—that is your problem. It’s why I’m opposed to your plans. And, I suspect, why many people are. Shipping coal for China to burn is just daft, plan or no plan. But pipeline expansion, the Alberta oil sands, and many other carbon-intensive projects will face an increasing opposition if Canada doesn’t start making some smart steps toward a postcarbon future.
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Meantime, climate talks are winding up in Lima, Peru this week. We’ve already admitted we can’t meet the 2020 greenhouse gas emissions targets we agreed to years ago. Me, I’d like to see a whole raft of smart, small steps. Put a levy on the oil and gas industry that’s earmarked for incentive projects for a cleaner Canada. Give me a $5,000 rebate to buy an electric car. A $1,000 rebate to put a geothermal system in my house. Give my region a couple billion dollars for another SkyTrain line (or two). All I know is, I want to see action. I want to envision an (environmental) future I can be optimistic about. So Kinder Morgan, I’m not sure what you can do. Maybe you could give the folks in Ottawa a nudge. Wake them up. Spur them to action. Because until I see that, I’m might just add a bandana to my wardrobe. And other mushy-middle folks might just do the same. Sincerely, A Constituent You Might Need
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Dismayed by Lee’s response It’s a clever tactic, used when you can’t win a discussion, simply change the focus of that discussion. We are quite literally being bombarded by advertising showing wonderful pictures of pristine B.C. and the endless jobs that the oil, gas and coal sectors have created. Ian Anderson, president of Kinder Morgan Canada, using a sad victim’s expression in these TV ads, implies they are not the bad guys. Now imagine the Star Wars scene where Obi-Wan “Ben” Kenobe is mesmerizing a storm trooper by saying “these are not the droids you are looking for.” Essentially you are being fooled into thinking the future with fossil fuels is not harmful whereas the reality is just the opposite. It is an irrefutable fact fossil fuels are killing this planet and transporting them is equally as bad as burning them, one could equate here the
difference between the pusher of drugs to the user and which is worse. International diplomats are currently in Lima, Peru debating how to protect the difference between a “newly unpleasant world and an uninhabitable one” because we are just seeing the first effects of climate change. While it would be nice to throw a switch and stop using fossil fuels the reality is it will happen over time. Meantime we don’t need to be subsidizing the fossil fuel industry to the sum of $1.4 billion of your tax dollars every year by our federal government. Some steps can be taken right away, we just need political will and open public dissent. Gavin Wishart New Westminster
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As a Burnaby resident, I am dismayed the provincial government has been so dismissive about the dramatic events that have been unfolding on Burnaby Mountain. Lone Liberal MLA Richard Lee is still repeating his election mantra about the proposed pipeline not being an issue in Burnaby North, in spite of the fact many of his own constituents have just been arrested for protesting it. He continues to maintain the pipeline won’t run through Burnaby North. But who knows where it may end up? Kinder Morgan has already changed the route at least twice. Even the National Energy Board accepts the pipeline is an issue for Burnaby North residents. Many of us have been granted intervenor or commentator status in the upcoming hearings. Community awareness and concern about the impact of the pipeline has been growing significantly since Mr. Lee received his talking points in May 2013. That our MLA can only respond to a developing crisis by repeating his party’s five tired, old so-called conditions demonstrates he is either not paying attention to the mood of his constituency or he has sided with Kinder Morgan against us. And then there is the appalling statement by his leader, Christy Clark. The premier trivialized the meaning of the protest on Burnaby Mountain when she chose to lecture Burnaby parents for letting their children participate. Does she really think we’ve forgotten that during the last election she had already demonstrated her disregard for the law when she ran a red light on a dare from her child? When government isn’t seen to be standing up to a Texas-based oil giant they shouldn’t be surprised when citizens do for themselves. Janet Routledge NDP candidate for MLA in 2013, Burnaby North
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Hyundai composes a memorable new Sonata Hyundai is a company that pushes the Inside envelope in terms of styling, vehicle As with the outside, the interior has content, engine choices and value, makbeen given a total refresh, no basic ing others carmakers take notice. tweaking here. The same, more muted The last generation Hyundai Sonata, design is at work here too, now the allreleased in 2011, is a perfect example. new centre console is wider and flatter The “Fluidic Sculpture” design language than the last car. This makes the car really set the pace for the mid-size class feel more open and airy, the brushed Hyundai has done aluminum surround is bright and the of cars. The competitors that followed, like the Ford Fusion, Toyota Camry and it again, delivering a way the buttons and dials are fitted is Honda Accord, all took styling chances to none. Fit and finish is one very attractive car, full second after that Sonata was introduced. The area that Hyundai does as well, if not same too for the engine development, of features and at an better than most. Even on the base including smaller turbocharged 4-cyl$23,999 GL model, the Sonata comes attractive price. inder engines and fuel saving direct with standard heated front seats, backZack Spencer injection technology; compared with up camera, Bluetooth, 5-inch radio/ the competition all this technology was backup screen, satellite radio and USB ahead of the curve. Now, just a few years later, the connectivity. The $26,299 GLS adds a power driver’s Sonata gets another refresh, making this car more seat, heated leather steering wheel and heated rear compelling than ever. seats, and these are just the two entry-level cars. All cars now come with additional 2.5 cm of rear Looks legroom and a very useful trunk that is expandable, As dynamic as the Fluidic Sculpture design was, it thanks to a 60/40 split rear seat. didn’t age well. Cars that are heavily styled can date
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Drive Both the 2.4L 4-cylinder engine and the 2.0L turbo have been carried over from the last model but they have been modified to produce better torque delivery and fuel economy. Hyundai has dropped the horsepower output from 198hp to 185hp in the 2.4L and limited the torque to 178hp. The 2.0L turbo also receives a horsepower drop from 274hp to 245hp and the torque drops from 268 lb.-ft to 160 lb.-ft. Hyundai claims that the torque is lower in the RPM range and the fuel consumption is improved. The experience behind the wheel of the turbo is still very invigorating but not as hectic as the last model, it delivers a more usable driving experience. Power is smooth and refined; the turbo feels like a V6 without the accompanying fuel bill.
Verdict Hyundai has done it again, delivering a very attractive car, full of features, at an attractive price. 2.4L models range from $23,999 to $32,999 in the top Limited trim. This model has most of the features found in the top 2.0L turbo but without the added power. The base 2.0L turbo starts at $30,999 and the top Ultimate model, seen here, is $34,799. Both the Limited and Ultimate get the forward collision warning system and lane departure safety features, plus they also get adaptive cruise control. For 2015, the Sonata is a big step foreword in design. The added safety features will be attractive and the constant pushing-of-the-envelope from Hyundai is welcome. The Lowdown Power: 2.4L 185hp or 2.0L Turbo with 245hp Fill-up: 9.8L/6.7L/100km (city/highway) Sticker price: $23.999-$34,799 zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca
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drives, approximately 106,405 data points and 500 category ballots. “TestFest is the most intensive new vehicle evaluation process on the planet,” said CCOTY Co-Chair, Gary Grant. “No other organization employs such stringent testing methods to determine their car of year award winners. Data driven and Canadian expertise: that’s what makes an AJAC winner.”
The 2015 Canadian Car of the Year “Best New” award winners are: City Car: Kia Soul EV Small Car (under $21k): Honda Fit Small Car (over $21k): Volkswagen Golf Family Car (under $30k): Subaru Legacy 2.5i Family Car (over $30k): Hyundai Sonata Luxury Car (under $50k): Mercedes-Benz C-Class Luxury Car (over $50k): Hyundai Genesis Sports - Performance (under $50k): BMW M235i Sports - Performance (over $50k): Volvo V60 Polestar Prestige (over $75k): Mercedes-Benz S-Class Prestige – Performance (over $75k): Porsche 911 Turbo S
SUV - CUV (under $35k): Subaru Outback 2.5i SUV - CUV ($35k-$60k) : Toyota Highlander SUV - CUV (over $60k): Porsche Macan S Pickup: Ford F-150 Within this group of “Best New” category winners is the eventual 2015 Canadian Car of the Year and 2015 Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year and these announcements will be made at the Canadian International Auto Show, in Toronto , on February 12, 2015. In addition, AJAC will also present 2015 awards for Best New Technology (Jan. 15 / Montreal Auto Show) and Canadian Green Car of the Year (March 24 / Vancouver Auto Show). Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Subaru were all double winners and, as usual, there were a few surprises. You can look at the voting and scoring details plus all the collected data on performance (acceleration, braking, fuel economy, etc.) on the AJAC web site (ajac.ca). You can also look back on previous winners going all the way back to 1985, when the Volkswagen Golf (an omen perhaps?) was a winner. A few weeks ago, I made some winner predictions for the seven categories that I managed to drive all entries, while at Testfest. Three
proved to be right on the mark, two were runner-ups, but sadly, my Toyota Camry Hybrid and Chevrolet Tahoe choices were completely off target. The Acura RLX Hybrid was my most disappointing non-winner, as I also considered it a good candidate for overall Canadian Car of the Year. The RLX is an amazing sophisticated automobile that could yet win a new technology award. There were just two entries in allelectric City Car category and the Kia Soul EV was a clear winner. I’ve heard both small car victors Honda Fit and VW Golf talked about as the potential overall winner. The double wins for Subaru and Hyundai were a bit of a surprise (to some) but it was certainly nice to see Porsche recognised for two outstanding products. While I didn’t expect the Volvo V60 Polestar to eclipse Ford Mustang GT, it was certainly good to see Volvo, a company with a great history that was teetered on the brink of extinction, back in the winner’s circle. All voting for Canadian Car of the Year is done by secret ballot and the esteemed accounting firm KPMG tabulated the results. bob.mchugh@ drivewaybc.ca
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Walton lost the ring. He said it may have fallen off while he was riding in the front passenger seat of a Bonny’s taxi, or when he was shopping at the Walmart at Lougheed Town Centre. He called both companies, but neither reported the ring had been turned in. Walton’s partner was another man. And their union wasn’t yet recognized
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Musica Intima: Vancouver vocal ensemble performs A Christmas Story, which couples traditional holiday favourites with contemporary marvels, including works by Richard Rodney Bennett, Craig Galbraith and James MacMillan. This year’s concert format presents Yuletide stories and texts sourced from our audience in a Vinyl Café-inspired narrative. When: Monday, Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m. Where: Knox Presbyterian Church, 403 East Columbia St., New Westminster. Tickets: $35 adults, $30 seniors, $10 students at www.musicaintima.org or 604-731-6618.
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A Child’s Christmas in Wales: Experience this magical evening with live original music, readings, your favourite carols and Dylan Thomas’ classic tale with Russell Roberts, Colleen Winton, Sayer Roberts, Gower Roberts and Brian Tate. When: Monday, Dec. 22, 7:30 p.m. Where: Anvil Centre Theatre, 777 Columbia St., New Westminster. Tickets: $30 adults, $25 seniors, $20 students (plus fees) at ticketsnw.ca.
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Burnaby Arts Council: Celebrate the year with a sampler of works by a range of artists from its 2014 solo and group exhibitions. When: Dec. 6-Jan. 10. Where: Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby.
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Christmas Belles: The Vagabond Players presents Christmas Belles, fun for the festive season by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope & Jamie Wooten, directed by Dale Kelly. It’s Christmas-time in the small town of Fayro, Texas, and the Futrelle Sisters are in turmoil. One is overdue with her second set of twins, one is in jail, and one is desperately trying to keep the Tabernacle of the Lamb’s Christmas Program from spiraling into chaos. Add in family secrets, a love-struck sheriff, an Elvis impersonator and a variety of quirky characters, and the citizens of Fayro have a Christmas pageant they’ll never forget. When: Dec. 3-20, Wednesday to Saturday, 8 p.m., Sunday matinees, 2 p.m. Where: Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park, New Westminster. Tickets: $15, Seniors/Students: $13. ($10 previews Dec. 3-5). Reservations: 604-521-0412 or reservations@vagabondplayers. ca
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Bonsor Centre Health Alert: Suggested donation $2. When: Monday, Dec. 15; 9 to 10:45 a.m. drop-in blood pressure, weight monitoring, health info, massage, socialization and relaxation; 10 a.m. exercise; 10:35 a.m. Speaker: “Brain transplants: not an option!” Where: Bonsor Seniors Centre (55+), 6533 Nelson Ave., Burnaby.
Van Django Bells: Vancouver’s hottest swing string quartet brings their hit Christmas concert to Burnaby. Van Django’s variety show is a merry Christmas mix of nostalgic favourites, jazz standards, sing-alongs, pop tunes, some classical touches, and a few surprises—all delivered in their swinging gypsy jazz style. When: Thursday, Dec. 18, 8 p.m. Where: Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 MacPherson Ave., Burnaby. Tickets: $28 adults, $20 students and seniors, at www. ticketstonight.ca. Info: www. vandjango.com.
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Canadian Citizenship Preparation: Presented by MOSAIC, a multilingual nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing settlement issues affecting immigrants and refugees. When: Dec. 15 and 16, 1-4 p.m. Where: MOSAIC Burnaby Centre for Immigrants, 5902 Kingsway, Burnaby. Info: 604-438-8214.
New Westminster Historical Society: World War I began in 1914, one hundred years ago. World War II began in 1939, 75 years ago. This newly researched presentation will look at the local Christmases of 1914 and 1939 to see how they were celebrated as reported in the local press, a look as life went on in the face of great personal stress. Free and everyone welcome. When: Wednesday, Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m. Where: Auditorium, New Westminster Public Library, 716 – 6th Ave.
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Hearth & Fire: Over 70 singers from The British Columbia Girls Choir and 45 musicians from The Band of the 15th Field Regiment bring you a collection of joyful seasonal music for the whole family. When: Saturday, Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m. Where: Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 MacPherson Ave., Burnaby. Tickets: Adults $23, Seniors/Students $18, Children, at 604-542-1698 or manager@ bcgirlschoir.org.
Spoken INK: Author Melia McClure reads from her debut novel, The Delphi Room. When: Tuesday, Dec. 16, 8 p.m. Open Mic sign-up 7:30 p.m. Where: La Fontana Caffe, 101-3701 East Hastings, Burnaby. Info: www. BurnabyWritersNews.blogspot. com or bwscafe@gmail.com.
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Concord Pacific: Gingerbread build to benefit local schools Canada’s largest urban community builder, Concord Pacific recently provided the community of Surrey and local media with the chance to meet with Mayor Elect Linda Hepner as she hosted the official launch of a gingerbread competition to benefit local elementary schools. Tom Yim of Concord Pacific says that having Mayor Hepner there for
the festive celebration was exciting for all the guests. “It’s important for the community to directly connect with their mayor and especially significant with this event benefiting the in and after school programs of local elementary schools,” he says. “In addition, it was a pleasure to have the principal of Senator Reid Elementary join us and represent the
school district and all participating schools.” The Gingerbread Holiday Bake-off provides each of the eight participating Surrey City Centre elementary schools with a $1000 donation for in school and afterschool programming. An additional $2000 will go to the school with the most votes for the best gingerbread building.
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Each school is assigned with a difcharacters for all the kids to enjoy as ferent Surrey City Centre landmark well.” building that they designed, creatively The results of the gingerbread interpreted, built and competition will be submitted to Concord announced during a Pacific for the competiholiday musical celebration on December tion. 20th at Concord’s In person voting for Surrey Presentation the best gingerbread Centre. building opens Dec “Concord Pacific is 6th to the 19th at the renowned for building presentation center. the largest and most “The array of creativdynamic communiity and effort exemplities in the country,” fied by the students in creating these Surrey’s Mayor Elect Linda Hepner says Yim “With our developing master gingerbread buildings planned neighborhoods here in Surrey, are nothing short of spectacular,” says our involvement in supporting local Yim. “In keeping with the theme, we elementary schools is an integral a part continued through the afternoon with of the community vision that we have.” cookie decorating with our holiday
All Fusion townhomes include modern interior design schemes with many features Located in Surrey’s most highly sought after neighbourhood, Fusion by Lakewood is the perfect 56 townhome residential community for homebuyers to really get to know their neighbours. The combination of great quality, easy-living and spacious design, all nestled in a pleasant community makes Fusion the right choice for small and growing families. Located in the centre of the quiet South Newton community, Fusion is close to bus routes and is just a short 5-minute drive or less to a number of retail shopping plazas, recreational facilities, grocery stores, coffee shops, restaurants and schools. Fusion Sales Manager, Colleen Meade explains that the bottom line is that Fusion is situated in a nice family-friendly neighbourhood. “You are getting good value and a great quality product,” she says. “Lakewood has been in the business of building homes for over 47 years and they have built over 60 quality projects, with keen attention to detail.” Residents will notice how big of a difference Lakewood’s attention to detail has on the quality of their homes. From the interior to the exterior, everything at Fusion has been built with the homeowner and their needs in mind. But wait, the benefits don’t end there. The modern interior design schemes come with desirable features such as spacious and open-concept floor plans, bright gourmet kitchens with an eating bar and a residence amenity centre. “All of our homes have bright and open concept plans designed for easy living and excellent entertaining,” says Meade. “Our homes have nine-foot ceilings on the main floor, large kitchen islands with quartz countertops, convenient main floor powder rooms and every home comes with all appliances, washer and dryer, over the stove microwave and hood fan, garburator, an energy efficient stainless steel appliance package, as well as two-inch polywood window blinds.” Living is made comfortable with Fusion townhomes, including cost-efficient gas forced-air heating system on the main and ground floor, individually controlled thermostats on bedroom level and a roughin vacuum system. Homes also come wired for high-speed Internet, networking, Wi-Fi, digital TV systems and a 1-year free highspeed internet and digital cable service provided by Shaw.
This gorgeous community of 56 Surrey townhomes boasts spectacular and spacious living in one of Surrey’s most highly sought after residential communities.
Once outside, residents will notice professional landscaping, private fenced yards, an engineered rain screen wall system, patios and/or decks, on-site visitor parking and much more. The Lakewood signature says it all: quality workmanship and attention to detail – every step of the way. Which is why they have made a promise of excellence in every aspect of your home, including keeping you and your family feeling secure. Fusion homes come equipped with deadbolts on all exterior doors, interconnected hardwired smoke and CO2 detectors and is pre-wired for a security system. “Pretty well all our homes are threebedroom and two and a half baths (we only have one two-bedroom home) and prices range from an affordable $354,900 for approximately 1,540 square feet to $399,900 for approximately 1,800 square footage,” says Meade. “Right now we have a $9,000 promotion. You have a choice of receiving every ‘upgrade’ on our list plus a $2,500 gift certificate to IKEA or you can take $9,000 off the posted price for your new Fusion townhome.” All prices are presently inclusive of net GST. For more information visit Fusion by Lakewood’s at: liveatfusion.com Have a peek at this56 townhome collection in Sullivan Heights at 13886 62nd Avenue, Surrey. Showhomes are open daily 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. (except Fridays) and are closed Dec. 23 to Jan. 2 (available by appointment only). Call 778-578-9779 to make your appointment.
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dŚĞ ĐůĞĂŶĞƌ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞƐ ƉƌŽĨĞƐƐŝŽŶĂů ůŝŐŚƚ ĚƵƚLJ ĐůĞĂŶŝŶŐ ƐƉĞĐŝĮĐ ǁŝƚŚŝŶ ĂŶ ŽĸĐĞ ďƵŝůĚŝŶŐ͘ dŚŝƐ ƉŽƐŝƟŽŶ ƌĞƉŽƌƚƐ ƚŽ ĐĐŝŽŶĂ ^ƵƉĞƌǀŝƐŽƌ ĂŶĚ ǁŝůů ďĞ ƌĞƐƉŽŶƐŝďůĞ ĨŽƌ ƌŽƵƟŶĞ ǁŽƌŬ ŝŶǀŽůǀŝŶŐ ĐůĞĂŶŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ĐƵƐƚŽĚŝĂů ĐĂƌĞ͘
YƵaůiĮĐaƟonƐ͗
DƵƐƚ ƉŽƐƐĞƐƐ ĐĞƌƟĮĐĂƚĞ ŽĨ ƵŝůĚŝŶŐ ^ĞƌǀŝĐĞ tŽƌŬĞƌ >ĞǀĞů / ĂŶĚ Ă ŵŝŶŝŵƵŵ ŽĨ 'ƌĂĚĞ ϭϮ͘ ^ƵĐĐĞƐƐĨƵů ĐůĞĂƌĂŶĐĞ ŽĨ ƌŝŵŝŶĂů ZĞĐŽƌĚƐ ŚĞĐŬ ŝƐ ŵĂŶĚĂƚŽƌLJ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞƌĞĨŽƌĞ ďĞ ďŽŶĚĂďůĞ͘ DƵƐƚ ĚŝƐƉůĂLJ Ă ƐƚƌŽŶŐ ǁŽƌŬ ĞƚŚŝĐ ĂŶĚ ŝŶŝƟĂƟǀĞ͕ ĂŶĚ ƐƚƌŝǀĞ ĨŽƌ ƋƵĂůŝƚLJ ǁŽƌŬ͘ WŚLJƐŝĐĂůůLJ ĐĂƉĂďůĞ ƚŽ ƉĞƌĨŽƌŵ ƚŚĞ ǁŽƌŬ ĂŶĚ ƐƚĂŵŝŶĂ ƚŽ ǁŽƌŬ ǀĂƌŝŽƵƐ ƐŚŝŌƐ͘ ŽŵŵŝƩĞĚ ƚŽ ĂƩĞŶĚŝŶŐ ǁŽƌŬ ƌĞŐƵůĂƌůLJ ĂŶĚ ĐŽŶƐŝƐƚĞŶƚůLJ͘ DƵƐƚ ŚĂǀĞ ĞīĞĐƟǀĞ ŽƌĂů ĂŶĚ ǁƌŝƩĞŶ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝĐĂƟŽŶƐ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ŶŐůŝƐŚ ůĂŶŐƵĂŐĞ͘
BUILDING SERVICE WORKER II
dŚĞ ĐůĞĂŶĞƌ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞƐ ƉƌŽĨĞƐƐŝŽŶĂů ŚĞĂǀLJ ĚƵƚLJ ĐůĞĂŶŝŶŐ ƐƉĞĐŝĮĐ ǁŝƚŚŝŶ ĂŶ ŽĸĐĞ ďƵŝůĚŝŶŐ͘ dŚŝƐ ƉŽƐŝƟŽŶ ƌĞƉŽƌƚƐ ƚŽ Ă ^ƵƉĞƌǀŝƐŽƌ ĂŶĚ ǁŝůů ďĞ ƌĞƐƉŽŶƐŝďůĞ ĨŽƌ ƌŽƵƟŶĞ ǁŽƌŬ ŝŶǀŽůǀŝŶŐ ĐƵƐƚŽĚŝĂů ĐĂƌĞ͕ ĐůĞĂŶŝŶŐ͕ ŵĂŝŶƚĞŶĂŶĐĞ ĂŶĚ ƚĞĐŚŶŝĐĂů ŇŽŽƌ ĐĂƌĞ͘
YƵaůiĮĐaƟonƐ͗
DƵƐƚ ƉŽƐƐĞƐƐ ĐĞƌƟĮĐĂƚĞ ŽĨ ƵŝůĚŝŶŐ ^ĞƌǀŝĐĞ tŽƌŬĞƌ >ĞǀĞů // ĂŶĚ Ă ŵŝŶŝŵƵŵ ŽĨ 'ƌĂĚĞ ϭϮ͘ ^ƵĐĐĞƐƐĨƵů ĐůĞĂƌĂŶĐĞ ŽĨ ƌŝŵŝŶĂů ZĞĐŽƌĚƐ ŚĞĐŬ ŝƐ ŵĂŶĚĂƚŽƌLJ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞƌĞĨŽƌĞ ďĞ ďŽŶĚĂďůĞ͘ DƵƐƚ ĚŝƐƉůĂLJ Ă ƐƚƌŽŶŐ ǁŽƌŬ ĞƚŚŝĐ ĂŶĚ ŝŶŝƟĂƟǀĞ͕ ĂŶĚ ƐƚƌŝǀĞ ĨŽƌ ƋƵĂůŝƚLJ ǁŽƌŬ͘ WŚLJƐŝĐĂůůLJ ĐĂƉĂďůĞ ƚŽ ƉĞƌĨŽƌŵ ƚŚĞ ǁŽƌŬ ĂŶĚ ƐƚĂŵŝŶĂ ƚŽ ǁŽƌŬ ǀĂƌŝŽƵƐ ƐŚŝŌƐ͘ ŽŵŵŝƩĞĚ ƚŽ ĂƩĞŶĚŝŶŐ ǁŽƌŬ ƌĞŐƵůĂƌůLJ ĂŶĚ ĐŽŶƐŝƐƚĞŶƚůLJ͘ DƵƐƚ ŚĂǀĞ ĞīĞĐƟǀĞ ŽƌĂů ĂŶĚ ǁƌŝƩĞŶ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝĐĂƟŽŶƐ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ŶŐůŝƐŚ ůĂŶŐƵĂŐĞ͘
BUILDING SERVICE WORKER ͳ SUWERVISOR
dŚĞ ^ƵƉĞƌǀŝƐŽƌ ĐŽͲŽƌĚŝŶĂƚĞƐ ĂŶĚ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚƐ Ăůů ƌĞůĞǀĂŶƚ ĂĐƟǀŝƟĞƐ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞƐ ƉƌŽĨĞƐƐŝŽŶĂů ŚĞĂǀLJ ĚƵƚLJ ĐůĞĂŶŝŶŐ ƐƉĞĐŝĮĐ ǁŝƚŚŝŶ ĂŶ ŽĸĐĞ ďƵŝůĚŝŶŐ͘ dŚŝƐ ƉŽƐŝƟŽŶ ƌĞƉŽƌƚƐ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ĐĐŝŽŶĂ KƉĞƌĂƟŽŶƐ DĂŶĂŐĞƌ ĂŶĚ ǁŝůů ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞ ĚĂŝůLJ ƐƵƉĞƌǀŝƐŝŽŶ ĂŶĚ ŽďƐĞƌǀĂƟŽŶƐ ŽĨ ƐƚĂī ƚŽ ĂƐĐĞƌƚĂŝŶ ĐŽŵƉůŝĂŶĐĞ ǁŝƚŚ Ăůů ƉƌŽƚŽĐŽůƐ͕ ƉƌŽĐĞĚƵƌĞƐ ĂŶĚ ƌĞůĞǀĂŶƚ ůĂǁƐ ĂŶĚ ƌĞŐƵůĂƟŽŶƐ͖ ƉĞƌĨŽƌŵƐ ƋƵĂůŝƚLJ ĂƵĚŝƚƐ͖ ǁŽƌŬĞƌ ƌĞĐƌƵŝƚŵĞŶƚ͖ ĂŶĚ ǀĂƌŝŽƵƐ ƌĞƋƵŝƌĞĚ ƌĞƉŽƌƚƐ͘
ĐĐiona oīeƌƐ͗
ComƉeƟƟǀe WaŐeƐ͖ EdžtenĚeĚ ,eaůth anĚ BeneĮtƐ WƌoŐƌam͖ Caƌeeƌ Gƌoǁth OƉƉoƌtƵniƟeƐ͘ tĞ ĂƌĞ ĐƵƌƌĞŶƚůLJ ĂĐĐĞƉƟŶŐ ƌĞƐƵŵĞƐ ďLJ ĞŵĂŝů͘ /Ĩ LJŽƵ ĂƌĞ ŝŶƚĞƌĞƐƚĞĚ Žƌ ŝĨ LJŽƵ ŚĂǀĞ ƋƵĞƐƟŽŶƐ͕ ƉůĞĂƐĞ ĐŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗
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2 TINY female hand raised puppies, Yorkie-X. Asking $800. 604-820-8263 or 604-300-3519. CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 COLLIE Doodle pups born Oct 17. Mom is a Rough Collie (45 lbs) & dad is a small Standard Poodle (50 lbs). Both have health clearances (eyes, hips, elbows). 2 Very curly males avail, 1 black & 1 unique blue merle. Intelligent, gentle, easy to train, good with children & animals, low to no shed. Similar in looks & in nature to the Golden Doodle. We are a 4H (agility, obedience, showmanship) family. Please consider the time & commitment needed to raise a dog. Pups will have 1st shots and deworming. Ready Dec. 12, Mission $950. 604.820.4827 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 OUR BOUVIER got her first puppies! The parent bouviers (imported from Holland) are purebred and have excellent pedigrees. They are gentle, intelligent, energetic and very loyal animals. We enjoy their constant companionship on our family operated cattle ranch. Price: $950. More info: alberscreekranch@hotmail.com
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DƵƐƚ ƉŽƐƐĞƐƐ ĐĞƌƟĮĐĂƚĞ ŽĨ ƵŝůĚŝŶŐ ^ĞƌǀŝĐĞ tŽƌŬĞƌ >ĞǀĞů ///͕ K& >ĞǀĞů ϭ ĂŶĚ Ă ŵŝŶŝŵƵŵ ŽĨ 'ƌĂĚĞ ϭϮ͕ Žƌ ĞƋƵŝǀĂůĞŶƚ͘ ^ƵĐĐĞƐƐĨƵů ĐůĞĂƌĂŶĐĞ ŽĨ ƌŝŵŝŶĂů ZĞĐŽƌĚƐ ŚĞĐŬ ŝƐ ŵĂŶĚĂƚŽƌLJ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞƌĞĨŽƌĞ ďĞ ďŽŶĚĂďůĞ͘ hƐĞƌ ĐŽŵƉƵƚĞƌ ƐŬŝůůƐ͕ ŝŶĐůƵĚŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ĂďŝůŝƚLJ ƚŽ ƉƌĞƉĂƌĞ ĚŽĐƵŵĞŶƚƐ ƵƐŝŶŐ DŝĐƌŽƐŽŌ KĸĐĞ ^ƵŝƚĞ ĂƉƉůŝĐĂƟŽŶƐ ;D^͕ džĐĞů͕ KƵƚůŽŽŬ ĂŶĚ WŽǁĞƌWŽŝŶƚͿ ĂŶĚ ƉƌŽĮĐŝĞŶĐLJ ŝŶ ůĞĂƌŶŝŶŐ ŝŶĚƵƐƚƌLJ ƐŽŌǁĂƌĞ͘ DƵƐƚ ŚĂǀĞ ĞīĞĐƟǀĞ ŽƌĂů ĂŶĚ ǁƌŝƩĞŶ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝĐĂƟŽŶƐ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ŶŐůŝƐŚ ůĂŶŐƵĂŐĞ͘ DŝŶŝŵƵŵ Ϯ LJĞĂƌƐ ĂƐ ƚĞĂŵ ůĞĂĚĞƌͬ ƐƵƉĞƌǀŝƐŽƌ ĞdžƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ Žƌ ůĞĂĚĞƌƐŚŝƉ ĞdžƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ͘
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TOWNHOUSES
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