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“A couple of times my mom wrote recipes that I had to get rid of,â€? Merri added with a laugh. “They just weren’t very good, they just weren’t magniďŹ cent.â€? She thoroughly enjoyed getBy Wanda Chow ting more involved than the NEWSLEADER proofreading she normally helps out with. When Burnaby children’s “My mom deďŹ nitely author Ellen Schwartz began impressed on me when I was work on her latest novel, a growing up a love for that kind “culinary mystery,â€? it naturally of tale of kids running amok became a family affair. in the summer solving mysterAfter all, her daughter Merri ies, those Nancy Drew to Enid is a longtime pastry chef. Blyton-type stories. I kind of Several years ago, Ellen knew in my mind what we were came up with the idea of a book where recipes would be WANDA CHOW/NEWSLEADER after.â€? For Ellen, it was a different incorporated into the story. Ellen Schwartz and her daughter Merri, who has been a pastry chef for That eventually morphed into almost 10 years. Ellen drew upon Merri’s expertise for her latest children’s type of writing than she’s used to, where she had to keep the her latest novel for kids, and book, which incorporates recipes. action moving complete with her ďŹ rst mystery, The Case of false starts and leads. She the Missing Deed. recipes to use and how, she called upon enjoyed it enough that she hopes to turn It’s the story of ďŹ ve cousins spending Merri, 32, who attended Moscrop and it into a series to further explore the their summer holidays at their grandBurnaby Central secondaries before characters she created. mother’s cottage. A mining company graduating from the Langley Fine Arts “They’re like new friends.â€? is set to secure her property unless School. She’s been working as a pastry grandma can ďŹ nd the deed that her late chef for almost 10 years, with restaurant • The Case of the Missing Deed husband hid away. The kids eventually credits including C Restaurant, Quattro by Ellen Schwartz will be launched, determine that grandpa left behind on Fourth, the Granville Island Hotel Thursday, Oct. 13, 6 p.m. at Barbara-Jo’s clues in grandma’s recipe book. and most recently, at the luxury King Books to Cooks, 1740 W. Second Ave., “Most of my books are personal PaciďŹ c Lodge, off the north cost of B.C. Vancouver. It will feature Schwartz stories, kids struggling with family or Merri helped research, collect and reading from her new children’s novel a personal situation,â€? said Ellen, 62, of incorporate the recipes, which range and treats prepared by her daughter, her past works such as Stealing Home. from pesto and seafood stew to, of pastry chef Merri Schwartz. The event “This one really is a lark.â€? course, numerous desserts. All the reciis free, RSVP at 604-688-6755. When it came to ďŹ guring out what pes actually work, Ellen noted. wchow@burnabynewsleader.com

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Club Ilia Eatery and Lounge, located in the Cornerstone Building on Burnaby Mountain, has created a special menu to raise funds for the Wildlife Rescue Association of B.C. Each time a diner orders from the special menu, Club Ilia’s owners Fred Soofi and Edgar Rahal will donate $5 to the WRA. The fundraiser runs until Oct. 24. Club Ilia is at 8902 University High Street. Info: www.clubilia.com.

Metropolis at Metrotown is offering a blast from the past with a new contest—the team that stuffs the most people into a Volkswagen Beetle wins $10,000. Qualifying teams will be randomly selected to compete on Oct. 29. The winning team gets $5,000 with another $5,000 going to its charity of choice. Entry details at facebook.com/ metropolisatmet and entry deadline is Oct. 24.

Fraser Park Restaurant, featured in the NewsLeader on Sept. 30, closed temporarily starting Oct. 7 to allow family and staff to support owner Anton Heggen, who is in hospital. Heggen, who was diagnosed with colon cancer last May, had surgery recently and is experiencing complications that require an extended hospital stay. “Our family and staff at the Restaurant have decided to temporarily close so that we may support him through his recovery,” wrote Heggen’s daughter, Maricel, in an email to customers.

Burnaby-Douglas MP Kennedy Stewart has started a consultation process about TransLink’s proposed Burnaby Mountain Gondola. The first phase consisted of meetings and correspondence with stakeholders while the second phase will survey affected local residents using in-person, mail and telephone surveys. Two public meetings will be held and the results will be mailed to all households in the riding.

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wo years ago, Clay Howey struck on a fun way to inspire students in residence at BCIT to save energy. He installed smart meters in each building and gave them a challenge: the house that reduced energy consumption most over a twoweek period would win what many students crave—pizza and beer. So students could track their progress, Howey, research head of BCIT’s mobile applications development team, created a web portal that showed hourly usage. Instead of using electric dryers, some students dried their clothes on racks. And some realized that you can cool down a room by turning down the heat instead of just opening the windows. The houses managed to get an average energy savings of 22 per cent by the end of the competition, while the winners chalked up an impressive 31 per cent energy savings. The question now, as smart meters are installed in houses, condos and apartment buildings across the province, is whether those same impressive results can be replicated on a grand scale. And will the investment of almost $1 billion to create the infrastructure be worth it?

These digital devices are gradually replacing the current analog meters responsible for measuring customers’ energy consumption levels. Over 134,000 are already hooked up to homes. The smart meters’ wireless capability will allow people to hop online and monitor their household energy consumption hourby-hour instead of waiting for a monthly bill. BC Hydro says it expects a net benefit of $520 million over the next 20 years through reduced electricity theft, energy savings and increased operating efficiency, with $70 million in savings coming over the next three years alone. Installing the devices in every household by 2012 will cost $930 million. Similar systems have gone live in Italy, Australia and the United States, but the rollout of the new meters hasn’t come without controversy here in B.C. Groups such as the Coalition to Stop “Smart” Meters have rallied against the implementation of the devices, citing health risks, privacy concerns and democratic infringement. Coalition director Sharon Noble is going so far as to tell people to cover up their analog meters with signs telling technicians not to install the new devices. And she said she knows of a man who even went as far as to tie a canoe to his old meter

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BCIT researcher Clay Howey uses an Internet portal called the Microgrid Energy Management System to monitor power consumption at on-campus apartments. Similar Internet portals will be available to BC Hydro customers who wish to keep track of their own energy usage when smart meters go active next year.

to prevent it from being replaced. This anti-smart meter group includes founding members such as Green Party leader Elizabeth May and former B.C. politician Rafe Mair. But not all environmentally minded people are against the smart meters. Earlier this year the Environmental Defense Fund, an American green organization, threw its support behind the technology as it rolled out in San Francisco. New Westminster Environmental Partners, a non-partisan community group that promotes environmental sustainability, has not adopted a position on smart meters, but NWEP director Matthew Laird says he personally supports the

devices. “A smart grid is an efficient grid,” Laird says. “If you can better manage your power grid, you can find leakage, you can find where the high usage is.” As for the health risks that the Coalition to Stop “Smart” Meters cites, Laird says he’s not too concerned. “We’ve been using RF (radio frequency) transmitters for over 100 years. The amount transmitted by these devices is so miniscule compared to the blanket of radiation from cell phones, I don’t think you could actually quantify any risk from smart meters.” The new devices will send usage info to BC Hydro four to six times a day, transmitting data wirelessly for less than a minute throughout

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the day. Laird says if BC Hydro committed to time-ofuse pricing, money could be saved on building new power infrastructure. With timeof-use pricing, you pay less to use power during times of low demand. It would cost less to run a dishwasher or watch TV late at night as opposed to when most people get home from work. “You don’t have to build more production facilities, you don’t have to impose on the environment to generate more electricity. That’s a very good thing. That’s what smart meters can help us do by managing our power grid more efficiently,” Laird says. “If you know what you’re using, if you can actually see how you’re using the power rather than just a monthly statement, which is a very verbose way of reporting usage, then you really do have the opportunity to use less power and therefore save on the need to generate more power.”

Hard to change people’s behaviour Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan says smart meters fall way down on his list when it comes to balancing the environment with economic sustainability. “The problem with our environmental groups that happens so often is they don’t care how much it costs. They have no sense of the economics,” Corrigan says. PLEASE SEE REDUCED ON A4

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A4 NewsLeader Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Team promises homeless shelter Mayor questions where it will be located By Wanda Chow

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Team Burnaby announced it will open a homeless shelter and transitional housing in Burnaby if the party makes up a majority on council after election day. Team council candidate Garth Evans, a one-term councillor from 2005 to 2008, noted in a press release Thursday that the Burnaby Task Force on Homelessness estimates more than 10 people in Burnaby have died as a result of health issues related to living on the street. “This is frankly unacceptable,� said Evans, a lawyer who specializes in social housing projects. “While other communities have stepped up to the plate, Burnaby has done nothing to address the plight of these unfortunate people.� While there is an extreme weather shelter that operates

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out of a local church, Burnaby doesn’t have a permanent yearround shelter. Team said that if elected, the party would “identify an already city-owned site or would acquire a site that could be operated as a homeless shelter by a non-proďŹ t society with funding from the provincial and federal government.â€? Evans said, “It seems that while Mayor Corrigan and Burnaby council like to pass the buck, our neighbours are partnering with senior government to ease the plight of the homeless.â€? Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan questioned where Team plans to open its promised homeless shelter. “I think the community that’s going to have this placed in their community needs to know what’s planned by Team,â€? said Corrigan. “Who the lucky community is, but we’re going to keep it secret, is not really adding anything to the discussion. “And they should explain why they’re going to be doing

the provincial government’s job.â€? The province sold its New Haven lands for a proďŹ t but “meanwhile we’re supposed to come up with land to do the social services,â€? he added. “Team Burnaby will quickly spend all of the city’s money and raise the city’s taxes if they feel they’re going to go in and start doing social services.â€? While Team referred to city hall having $800 million in reserve funds, Corrigan said the ďŹ gure is closer to $516 million and most of that is spoken for. “I don’t know why Team Burnaby, despite having two people that sat on council (Evans and former councillor Lee Rankin), is still confused about that,â€? Corrigan said. “But it shows probably the level of attention they were paying when they were on council.â€? The NewsLeader was unable to reach Evans for further comment by its deadline. Burnaby voters go to the polls on Nov. 19. wchow@burnabynewsleader.com

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Maria Michayluk of Vancity shows off the living wall at their newly renovated branch on Hastings Street.

Design of credit union’s new branch driven by members Vancity’s rebuilt branch topped with condos, rental units By Wanda Chow NEWSLEADER

Anyone visiting the newly rebuilt Vancity branch on Hastings Street will likely wonder at the ďŹ replace, coffee area, community meeting space and decorative stained-glass since they’re not exactly common features at ďŹ nancial institutions. Vancity’s director of facility management, Jeremy Trigg, has a simple answer: they were items requested by the credit union’s members surveyed during the planning phase of the project. The branch at Hastings and Madison, which was the ďŹ rst for Vancity in Burnaby when

it opened in 1973, is the credit union’s largest in terms of both the number of members (over 17,000) and the amount of money it administers. It was bursting at the seams making it necessary to build anew, with double the space. Burnaby city zoning requirements made it necessary to also add housing to the structure. The result is a ďŹ ve-storey building with a 10,000-squarefoot branch topped by three levels of housing—46 market condominiums and seven rental units. The rental units will be sold to a non-proďŹ t Vancity member organization which will rent them to its client group at ďŹ ve per cent below market value, in perpetuity. The building was built to a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) gold standard of sustainability which meets criteria aspects

including energy and water efďŹ ciency and indoor air quality. A two-storey “living wallâ€? of plants helps meet the LEED requirements and more. Not only are the plants chosen for its air-cleaning qualities, the wall of greenery is reective of the community’s appreciation for gardens and nature, Trigg said. He noted that the stained glass was handmade by a B.C. artisan and some of the wood used is from trees damaged by the pine beetle epidemic. Large mural-sized photos are of the North Burnaby neighbourhood. The community has been coming in for peeks since the new branch opened in May, said branch manager Maria Michayluk. They’ve been pleased with some of the touches suggested by members. “They felt listened to.â€? wchow@burnabynewsleader.com

No risk of nuclear reaction: City The work of a Burnaby company researching a form of alternative energy through fusion is not a risk to the public, Burnaby city hall stated Thursday. The statement from the mayor’s ofďŹ ce was in response to media coverage of General Fusion in which a University of British Columbia physicist asserted a fusion reaction would pose a risk of explosion. On Wednesday, Burnaby’s engineering director, ďŹ re chief and the director of planning and building were among city staff that inspected the company’s facility on Bonneville Place, near Gaglardi Way and Lougheed Highway. City staff concluded the current operation “does not pose any risk to its neighbours or the surrounding communityâ€?

and that it is complying with the property’s zoning restrictions. Fusion involves fusing together hydrogen atoms to form helium, a process which produces excess heat that can be used to generate electricity. The company’s operations on its Burnaby site do not involve the creation or generation of fusion energy but only the research, development and testing of component parts that may be used in such a power generation system, said the city statement. General Fusion plans to assemble the components into a scale model of the fusion containment system and generator, but no fusion energy will be produced from it. “Should the company advance to a testing phase of

development, the company has indicated that it would seek to establish a new location for the activity that would meet all federal, provincial and local requirements,â€? city hall said. That would include a licence from the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, similar to those issued for hospital radiotherapy clinics and university physics labs. The future location of the testing facility will depend on the results of its research and development work and funding for the company, which is ďŹ nanced by venture capital. General Fusion has been nominated for a Burnaby Business Excellence Award in the entrepreneurial spirit category. wchow@burnabynewsleader.com

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Like many politicians, Premier Christy Clark has never met a TV camera she didn’t like. She took her zeal for the lens to new levels when she suggested during last week’s throne speech that television cameras should be allowed into courtrooms during the trials of those charged in the Stanley Cup riots. Clark said since they had no problem doing their crimes before the cameras, they would have no problem with their trials being in front of cameras, a statement that had some wondering if she hadn’t already convicted them before their day in court. Naturally, the New Democrats jumped on her suggestion. Burnaby-Deer Lake MLA Kathy Corrigan, the party’s public safety critic, called Riot TV a gimmick. The premier insisted her suggestion wasn’t a political stunt because opening up the courts is part of opening up government. That may be the case, but her suggestion is arbitrary. If courtrooms are to be open to television cameras, is this not a change that should be debated in the legislature and other public forums? Cameras in the courtroom would constitute a major shift in justice policy in this country. The United States has allowed them for decades. There are many who believe it’s been a good thing because it’s made the justice system accountable. Others believe the cameras bring an artificially high level of melodrama that subverts the justice process. Theoretical logic aside, there is also the financial cost such a system would impose on a government already strapped to pay for basics like health, education and enough judges to keep the court system moving. Prosecuting the rioters is a hot button topic in these parts, and Clark recognizes that. However, her suggestion smacks of attempting to endear herself to the electorate without carrying out the proper process to make the change. Allowing cameras in the courtroom is worth debating. If adopted it should be implemented with forethought and planning, and not arbitrarily.

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TV stunts won’t solve court problems with his hand in the cookie jar for the second time VICTORIA – Premier Christy Clark handed her in his career. opponents more ammunition last week with her Crown and defence lawyers exchanged legalese latest “ready, fire, aim” episode, calling for radio and TV coverage of Stanley Cup riot prosecutions. barely above a whisper, congratulating each other for the elegance of the tap on the wrist they were The day after this half-baked idea was giving Taylor for accepting multiple benefits announced, Public Safety Minister Shirley in exchange for approving fraudulent invoices Bond had to sign an executive order directing for a doctor supplying questionable Crown prosecutors to ask judges electronic health services. Taylor has for broadcast coverage. Prosecutors to do community service, pay back the have enough trouble getting conviclolly he admits accepting, and take a tions in our stumbling, delay-plagued reduced pension on account of being court system without spending time on fired as a crook. Poor fellow. TV applications for minor cases. Anyone who has sat in court for long Bond referred reporters to the sees the endless parade of adjournlong list of conditions under which ments and excuses that routinely subbroadcasting may be done from court. stitute for progress. Years ago I pubIn the unlikely event a judge consents licized the efforts a pioneering group to broadcast access, nothing can be Tom Fletcher of youth court observers, ordinary aired until at least two hours after citizens horrified by the sluggish pace a morning or afternoon session has of proceedings. Day after day they saw been adjourned. Absurdly, everyone involved, from lawyers to witnesses to defendants, smirking teens watch lawyers compare schedules before heading off to lunch. Those citizens’ efforts has a veto over their image or voice being broadled to a diversion program for first-time offendcast. No accused people would consent to that. ers to provide timely consequences for first-time The rules are designed to fail. offenders. I’m all in favour of televising court, not so much Don’t take it from me on the state of our to shame perpetrators as to show what a cozy courts. Gov. Gen. David Johnston, a law professor little closed shop it is. I recently sat in on the pleabefore being appointed the Queen’s representative bargained sentence for James Roy Taylor, the in Canada, gave a speech in August in which he former Fraser Health technology manager caught

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ripped lawyers for violating their social contract with the public with unacceptable delays. “We enjoy a monopoly to practise law,” Johnston told the Canadian Bar Association meeting. “In return, we are duty-bound to serve our clients competently, to improve justice and to continuously create the good. That’s the deal.” As usual, the political debate is nearly sterile. The NDP wants more judges, prosecutors, sheriffs and courthouses. Pour more money in, just like the school and health systems, says the party that hasn’t had a new idea in 30 years. Bond did propose a new idea last week. Probation orders with conditions will soon be available for those charged with public drunkenness under the Liquor Control and Licensing Act rather than the Criminal Code. But they would still have to go to court. Perhaps the government could take a cue from their recent revision of impaired driving laws, giving police the ability to assess fines and impound vehicles on the spot. Perhaps by the time the next big drunken riot starts to brew, cops would actually be able to offer consequences. Going around the court system is their best bet these days. ■ Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

Wednesday, October 12, 2011 NewsLeader A7

In its mad dash for a hopeful break through into the ranks of Burnaby city council and school board, Team Burnaby—lacking a proud history and a bright future— has once again proven itself to be the local political party of absurdities. By naming Tom Tao as their candidate for mayor they have once again turned a crucial event into a circus. Not satisfied with that blunder they also welcomed the return of Garth Evans, a disgruntled former Team member. Evans was welcomed back basically on his own terms. Who is running the Team Burnaby’s civic policies? It is clear that Team is a civic party where common sense is not that common. Brian J. O’Neill Burnaby

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The Burnaby-New Westminster Newcomers and Friends 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: Meets the second Wednesday of each month. Info: Lenore, 604-294-6913.

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Century House Singers seeks voices: If you love to sing, old and new songs, come and join us as more voices are always welcome. This friendly group goes into the community to bring sing-a-long music to the residents in Care Centres in New Westminster and Burnaby. When: Meets every Monday, at 1 p.m. Where: Century House, 620 Eighth St., New

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stroke of genius.” Old bridges and railway viaducts have been turned into elevated parks elsewhere in the world. Paris has the Promenade Planteé, the world’s first elevated parkway converted from an unused raised railway in the 1990s. New York has the High Line Park, a similar rail viaduct in Manhattan that was saved from demolition and transformed into a popular linear park and public space. “It’s been spectacularly successful, generating billions of dollars of associated development,” Price said. “It’s PRICE one of the best things that’s happened in New York.” Price couldn’t think of anything in the world like a Port Mann park across the Fraser, offering incredible mountain, city and river views. The bridge would also fit nicely with the Experience The Fraser master plan for a vast network of trails on both sides of the Fraser River linking parks and destinations all the way from Steveston and Tsawwassen to Hope. “You can’t go too far wrong in joining up parts of the region with greenways,” he said. A transportation ministry spokesperson was unable to provide estimates of annual maintenance costs of the bridge or the estimated price tag to demolish it. The demolition cost is built into the new span’s construction cost. The spokesperson said alternative uses were never considered because the existing approaches must be dismantled to make way for the lanes accessing the new bridge. The green space concept was raised by Gaetan Royer, Metro’s new manager of metropolitan planning, regional parks and environment.

Royer urged the parks committee to “think big” in considering new ways to expand and enhance the regional parks system, potentially by looking at Vancouver’s viaducts and other highways, overpasses or freeway ramps that might otherwise be torn down. He stressed he’s not proposing a green conversion of the Port Mann nor has Metro studied the idea. Royer offered it merely as “food for thought.” He was also inspired by the High Line in New York. “They put a layer of dirt on top and some pavers and it’s just a gorgeous elevated park,” Royer said. The High Line isn’t contiguous – it’s broken up in places where the original viaduct was torn down. Likewise, Royer said, even if the main span of the Port Mann is torn down, one or both of the approach ramps could be kept as park space. “You could have a lookout over the water that creates access at a place that’s regionally significant and could possibly be turned into a tourist attraction,” he said. “A park does not neccessarily have to be the traditional piece of land somewhere. As density increases, we need to learn to do things differently.” Parks committee chair Gayle Martin lauded Royer for “thinking outside the box” and said it’s a concept worth discussing. “What a wonderful way to have an amenity right over the Fraser River,” she said. “Especially when you think about the demolition of the Port Mann Bridge, the cost of it and the materials that have to be gotten rid of somehow.” A linear park using the old bridge would allow bikes and pedestrians to stay off the traffic-filled main bridge, she said. “I don’t know where it’s going to go from here,” Martin said. “It’s not a structure that we own.”

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Little to no action has been taken in the year since B.C.’s Auditor General red-flagged a series of big holes in the Agricultural Land Commission’s ability to protect farmland. Auditor General John Doyle’s original report in the fall of 2010 contained nine recommendations, some of them urging the ALC to fix inaccurate maps of Agricultural Land Reserve boundaries and tighten enforcement against those who degrade farmland. The commission’s budget has been cut 30 per cent since 2002 and the audit had found the agency is underfunded and understaffed to carry out much of its duties.

But in a new follow-up report, Doyle scolds the inaction over the past year. Nothing has been done with five recommendations and the rest are only partly implemented. “I am disappointed that the ALC has made negligible progress,” he said in the report. The ALC tabled a new strategic vision for the future last November but the proposed new directions are stalled in Victoria because the provincial government has yet to make any decisions. On all nine of the original recommendations, Doyle’s report says the ALC is “awaiting direction from government.” The commission is seeking increased funding for several initiatives. The future food-growing productivity of the ALR continues to be damaged by illegal

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Edmonds Entertainers: Seniors theatre group is seeking more members for its May 2012 show, a musical farewell to the current home of Edmonds Centre for 55+, which will move into the new Edmonds Community Centre in late 2012. Info: Rita Stephan, 604-421-1407.

MACHiNENOiSY’s Tempus Fugitive: World premiere of dance work that merges the spiritual with the theatrical, the sensual with the conceptual. Unfolding in the manner of a science fiction movie, Tempus Fugitive explores aging and memory by juxtaposing visual references to the science fiction Daelik watched as a child, along with his childhood memories of the home environment in which he grew up. When: Oct. 12-15, 8 p.m. Where: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby. Tickets: $32 adults, $27, student & senior, available at 604-205-3000, or shadboltcentre.com.

Kidstuff Swap Meet: Over 70 tables of the best deals in town on everything for children. Free admission. When: Sunday, Oct. 16, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Bonsor Recreation Complex, 6550 Bonsor Ave., Burnaby. Info: 604-297-4597.

Art show and sale: Featuring the work of local artists in a variety of mediums including paintings, prints, photographic prints, postcards and art cards at reasonable prices. When: Saturday, Oct. 15, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Dunwood Place, 901 Colborne St., 11th Floor Lounge, New Westminster.

Handbell ringers needed: If you can read basic music and would like to ring with an enthusiastic group, there are a few openings in the youth and adult ringing groups. Where: Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave., New Westminster. Info: 604-597-3894.

Calling all crafters: Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave., New Westminster, seeks crafters for its Craft Plus Sale on Saturday, Nov. 5, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Deadline for table reservations: Oct. 31. Cost: $25 per table. Info: 604597-3894.

Spirit Level: Vagabond Players presents Spirit Level, a comedy by Pam Valentine as the opening show of its 75th season. Annoyed to find themselves victims of a tragic accident, the ghosts of Jack and Susie Cameron have taken up residence in their former cottage. To ensure their privacy, all interested tenants have been scared away until the arrival of a young couple whose tastes and aspirations are very similar to those of the Camerons. When: runs to Oct. 29, Thursday to Saturday, 8 p.m., Sunday matinees, 2 p.m. Where: Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park, New Westminster. Tickets: $15, Seniors $13, Students $5. Reservations: 604-5210412 or reservations@ vagabondplayers.ca. Info: www.vagabondplayers.ca.

ARTS & CULTURE From Land to Sea: Featured artists Maggie White, Peter Molenaar and Carole Arnston each propose a unique vision in capturing the ever-changing beauty,

harmony and energy of nature. All three express a reverence and appreciation for the beauty of nature and the art of painting. When: Until Oct. 17. Where: Van Dop Gallery, 421 Richmond St., New Westminster (at River Market, Westminster Quay on Sept. 23-24, and Oct. 1-2). Info: 604-5217887 or vandopgallery.com.

Chance Operations²: A unique collection of drawings and prints that showcases the collaborative talents of Rhonda Neufeld and Rodney Konopaki, both of whom have taught at Emily Carr University of Art and Design. Concepts such as sharing, interfering, observing, recording and reflection are all explored in the works. When: Until Nov. 13. Where: Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby. Info: 604-297-4422 or burnabyartgallery.ca.

Byron Hansen- Nature’s Canvas: Burnaby Art Gallery presents the photographs of Burnaby artist Byron Hansen. When: Until Nov. 6. Where: Bob Prittie Metrotown Library, 6100 Willingdon Ave. and McGill Library, 4595 Albert St., Burnaby.

The Heritage Life Drawing Society is at a new location, 50 Lorne St., just below Douglas College in New Westminster. The society offers artists of all levels and backgrounds the opportunity to practice the art of life drawing with a professional model. Bring own supplies, including easels. When: Every Sunday, 6 to 9 p.m. Cost: $11 members, $14 non-members; Info: herirtagelifedrawing. com or Gillian 604-5240638.

Richard Major Art Group: This non-instructional group has openings for new members, from beginners to advanced. For artists

interested in oils, acrylics, watercolours, ink pens, pencils and pencil crayons. When: Meets Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Burnaby. Info: Eileen, 604515-0371 or Sheila, 604436-7709.

Burnaby Artist Guild: Welcomes new members interested in painting, beginners or established painters. When: Meetings held each Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Where: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. Info: Judy Smith, 604-682-6720.

ONGOING Heritage Uke Club: Organized by Gord Smithers (Guitarist for Deadcats, Swank, ReBeat Generation & Wichita Trip). Learn to play the Ukulele, it’s fun and easy. When: Meets every Monday, 7 to 9 p.m. Where: Back room of Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster. Info: http:// tinyurl.com/3mqje4f.

ESL Conversation Circles at the Library: Practice your English and meet people in a friendly, relaxed environment at the Metrotown library. Each week a librarian will lead a discussion on a variety of everyday topics. Adult learners must have some knowledge of English to participate in group conversations. Free drop-in program, no registration required. When: run to Nov. 29, Tuesdays, 7 to 8 p.m. Where: Bob Prittie Metrotown Library program room, 6100 Willingdon Ave., Burnaby. Info: 604-4365400.

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Bonsor Recreation Complex for 55+, 6550 Bonsor Ave., Burnaby. Cost: $5 members, $6 non-members. Register and info: 604-297-4580.

55+ Sing-a-Long: Come sing and dance at this happy program. When: Every second Thursday. Where: Bonsor Recreation Complex for 55+, 6550 Bonsor Ave., Burnaby. Register and info: 604-297-4580.

World Poetry New Westminster Night Out: Featured poets, open mike, free raffle and refreshments. Everyone welcome. When: Fourth Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. Where: New Westminster Public Library, 716 6th Ave., New Westminster. Info: 604-5264729 or www.worldpoetry. ca.

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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. For more info pls call: 604 6881716.

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Alzheimer support group meets third Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m. Where: New Westminster. Info: 604-2980782.

Burnaby Prostate Cancer Support Awareness Group: Meetings are held the 1st Saturday of each

month from 10 a.m. - 12 noon at the Burnaby General Hospital, 3935 Kincaid St., second Floor Education Room ‘A’. At these meetings we try to create awareness, provide support and educate about Prostate Cancer. For more info contact Ian, 604421-8813 or ibbaxter@ telus.net.

A faith-based mood disorders support group for people with depression, anxiety and bipolar disorders meets at Brentwood Park Alliance Church, 1410 Delta Ave. “Living Room” meetings run the second and fourth Fridays of each month from noon to 2 p.m. A light lunch will be provided. Info, Marja at 604-291-6254.

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BCSS Care and Share Family Support Night: This group helps friends and family members of people who are living with a serious mental illness cope with the challenges of being a caregiver. Meetings are at Burnaby General Hospital (3935 Kincaid Street). Info, Dave at 604-523-1072.

Burnaby Family Place offers parent and child drop-in Mondays through Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. for parents with children aged 0-5 years. Meet other parents, and learn about

community events, etc. Info, Kelly Gardner at 604-2995112. Burnaby Family Place is at 410 Clare Ave.

The Burnaby Multicultural Society (6255 Nelson Ave.) provides a variety of services for newcomers and people in need due to language barriers or lack of information with community resources. Our services include English Language Services for Adult (ELSA), especially for new immigrants or people still holding permanent resident status. Info: 604-431-4131 ext. 27 or 29.

The Burnaby South Stroke Recovery Club meets every second and fourth Friday of the month from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Edmonds Community Centre, 7282 Kingsway, Burnaby. The group offers speech therapy, exercise sessions, caregiver support and social activities. For info, call 604-525-1671.

East Burnaby Family Place offers a parent & child drop-in Tuesdays & Fridays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., then again from 3:15-5:15 p.m. Come and meet others in a supportive, friendly environment while children aged 0-5 explore large and small motor skill toys, etc.

Info, Andrea at 604-4441090 or visit www.ebfp.ca.

Nar-Anon: Families and friends of people with drug addiction problems are welcome to attend meetings which offer 12-Step Programs of understanding, friendship and coping strategies. Fridays, 7:30 pm, at South Burnaby United Church (7591 Gray Ave.). Info, 604-988-8844 or www. members.shaw.ca/naranon

Parkinsons support group meets the first Tuesday of the month, 1-3 p.m. Where: Century House, 620 Eighth Street, New Westminster. Info: 604-5191066.

Single Again by choice or circumstance? The transition from a couple to a single is one of life’s most challenging transitions. Men and women welcome who wish to gain information and confidence. Info: 604-521-6200.

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A Message from Burnaby’s Fire Chief – Fire Prevention Week/Open House

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This year the Burnaby Fire Department and Burnaby FireÀghter’s Charitable Society will be holding an Open House as part of Fire Prevention Week on October 15. The Open House will take place at: Station #1, 4867 Sperling Avenue, Burnaby. There will be displays set up to educate the community on Technical Rescue, Hazardous Materials, Auto Extrication, Fire Operations and Structural Collapse. FireÀghters will be on hand to answer any questions and provide Àre safety information. In support of Progressive Housing Society, our ÀreÀghters are challenging members of our community to bring a warm article of clothing to help Àll the Society’s Mobile Outreach Van and clothe those less fortunate. Items that are most needed are: winter coats, sleeping bags, gloves, toques, long underwear and wool socks. We will also have information on hand regarding Smoke Alarm and CO Alarm recycling. “Protect your Family from Fire” is this year’s theme for Fire Prevention Week. Remember to check your batteries in your smoke alarms and ensure your family has a Fire Escape Plan! Come visit us to get more information on how to keep your family safe. We hope to see you there. S.C. (Shaun) Redmond Fire Chief

MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADER Burnaby ÀreÀghters Mark Forsberg, Darren Wallsmith and Justin Lansing prepare to train for combating high-rise Àres in the tower at No. 1 hall. Fighting Àres in tall buildings means a lot of slogging of hoses and equipment up stairs and elevators.

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FIRE PREVENTION DAY Saturday, October 15th | 10:00am - 4:00pm

Extinguisher training system makes it easy By Tyler Orton CONTRIBUTOR

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Assistant fire chief Dan Kilpatrick, right, instructs Mayor Derek Corrigan on how to use the Bullex extinguisher training system at city hall on Oct. 4. The extinguisher uses a laser to aim at the simulated fire on a digital screen. The fire department will be using the Bullex system to train non-firefighters to operate an extinguisher without spraying extinguishing agent all over a room.

The corridors of Burnaby City Hall may have been lined with about a half dozen firefighters on Oct. 4, but it was the city’s mayor who snuffed out the flames when a simulated fire was unleashed. The blaze was part of a demonstration the fire department put on to showcase its new Bullex extinguisher training system. The department will use the digital device to train civilians to put out small fires. The disruptive noises and messy foam that come from a live extinguisher were a not a factor during the demonstration. “We have a 30-inch by 32-inch screen. We charge a battery and then we have a five-pound ABC extinguisher. Only it’s not a real extinguisher, it’s one with a battery inside and it emits a laser,” said assistant fire chief Dan Kilpatrick. People aim the extinguisher’s laser-equipped hose at a screen made up of hundreds of LED lights that glow orange to create a simulated fire. The fire responds to the laser when it is aimed at the correct

locations on the screen. The fire continues to spread if someone points to the top of the screen but it dies down if a trainee aims at the base of the screen. After Kilpatrick spent a few moments training Mayor Derek Corrigan to use the system, the mayor doused the digital inferno in a matter of seconds. “Most people don’t get an opportunity to use a fire extinguisher,” Corrigan said. “So we’re pretty proud that we’re going to be able to educate people to act properly in an emergency and to have confidence that they know what to do.” The system’s settings can be adjusted to offer varying degrees of difficulty when it comes to putting fires out. Kilpatrick said the Bullex system cost about $10,000 and the fire department will charge organizations $35 per person for training, hoping to recoup the cost of the system. “We can teach in an office environment where it’s nice and comfortable. The same way any (extinguisher) would be treated except without the mess of an extinguishing agent all over the place,” Kilpatrick said.

STOP HOME FIRES BEFORE THEY START A fire at home can occur in just about any room of the house and even outdoors. While one can’t account for natural disasters or other unforseen problems, there are many steps homeowners can take to prevent fires.

• When cooking in the kitchen, always be present while food is on the stove or in the oven. Flare-ups can occur at a moment’s notice.

• Use a metal or glass fireplace screen to block embers.

• Don’t store items over the stove. They can fall and ignite.

• Check the cords on all appliances and electronics. Replace any frayed or damaged cords or wires.

• Turn pot handles so that children can’t reach them and pull them over, risking burns.

• Use extreme caution with cigarettes and ashtrays. Empty them frequently when signs of heat and burning are gone.

• Do not overload outlets or rely heavily on multi-plug power strips.

• Be sure appliance vents have room to “breathe.”

• Keep cords out of the reach of children and pets.

• Have the chimney checked and cleaned regularly.

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• Store flammable materials in a locked metal container in the basement or garage. • Service the furnace and hot water heater on a regular basis. • Do not store items too close to the furnace.

• Use light bulbs that are at the recommended wattage for a fixture.

• Be sure every level of the home is equipped with working smoke detectors.

• Don’t place any electrical items by water in the bathroom.

• Keep one or two fire extinguishers charged and at the ready.

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Wednesday, October 12, 2011 NewsLeader A19

FIRE PREVENTION DAY Saturday, October 15th | 10:00am - 4:00pm

Open house Saturday features demos and food Event being held at Burnaby’s No. 1 fire hall By Tyler Orton CONTRIBUTOR

The Burnaby Fire Department is hosting an open house Saturday, Oct. 15 for anyone who is looking for some fun, fire prevention tips or just to learn more about firefighters. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the fire department’s No. 1 hall on Sperling Avenue at Canada Way. “Everyone can come out and have some fun and witness what the firefighters do on a very regular basis,” said Dan Kilpatrick, assistant chief for Burnaby fire prevention. “Stratas can ask questions that they might have concerns about in their building about codes or how often they should be having something checked.” Kilpatrick said the open

house will give the department a chance to showcase some of the firefighters’ disciplines such as technical rescue and auto extrication. Firefighters will be rappelling from a tower as part of the technical rescue demonstrations that take place at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. The auto extrication presentations at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. will show how firefighters pull people safely from vehicles that have been in a car crash. Kilpatrick said the department will probably set up a hazardous material display as well. This would include a decontamination centre to show the steps firefighters take after entering a clandestine drug operation or any other site that poses health risks due to chemical exposure. “We’ll also have our newest engine and newest ladder up on display to show the public,” Kilpatrick said.

Attendees will get the chance to watch a demonstration of the department’s new Bullex extinguisher training system. The portable device shows people how to put out a simulated fire by using a mock extinguisher outfitted with a laser. People aim the hose at a digital screen and the computer guides them through the correct method of extinguishing a fire. A barbecue will be cooking food throughout the day and Kilpatrick said all the money raised from sales will go towards the charities the fire department supports. The Progressive Housing Society will also have a truck set up to accept donations at the open house. People can drop off articles of warm clothing such as socks, gloves, toques and jackets in preparation for the winter.

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New Westminster Fire and Rescue Services wants residents to keep their homes safe throughout Fire Prevention Week, which runs Oct. 9 to 15. The theme this year focuses on the leading causes of home fires. The fire department is encouraging people to learn about cooking, electrical equipment and candles. “Fire is a dangerous opponent, but by anticipating the hazards, you are much less likely to be one of the thousands of people injured in home fires each year,” said Capt. Brent Joel of New Westminster Fire and Rescue Services. To learn more about how to keep one’s home safe from fires, people can contact the fire department at 604-519-1004 or through email at fire@ newwestcity.ca.

Burnaby firefighters plot their strategy to fight a warehouse fire in August on Byrne Road at Marine Way. NEWSLEADER FILE

Proudly supporting Burnaby’s Firefighters Peter Julian, MP Burnaby-New Westminster 7615 6th Street Burnaby, BC V3N 3M6 604-775-5707 peter.julian.c1@parl.gc.ca www.peterjulian.ca

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FIRE PREVENTION DAY Saturday, October 15th | 10:00am - 4:00pm

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• Avoid loose long sleeves when cooking. • Check kettles and toasters for damaged electrical cords and thermostats. • Use appliances that have an automatic shut-off. • Keep a timer handy to remind you when the oven and burners should be switched off. • If you take medication that causes drowsiness, do not use cooking appliances. • Use a temperaturecontrolled electric skillet or deep-fryer for frying. • Never leave your cooking unattended. • Use appropriate cooking appliances and keep them clean. • Keep a pot cover nearby to “put a lid on itâ€? in the event of a ďŹ re.

• Fireplace: always use a ďŹ re screen, ensuring it is the appropriate size for the ďŹ replace opening. • Do not overload electrical outlets or use extension cords in the place of additional outlets. • Smokers should check furniture for fallen cigarettes or embers, which can smoulder undetected for hours before bursting into ames. • Ensure careful use of smoking materials and extinguish in water before disposal. • Never leave cigarettes in an ashtray unattended. • Use ashtrays with a double rim and deep centre. • Keep matches, lighters and lit candles out of the reach of children. • Never leave lit candles unattended.

• Install at least one smoke alarm outside each sleeping area. For improved safety, install a smoke alarm in every bedroom. • Check electrical appliances regularly: electric blankets, heating pads, curling irons, radios, televisions, irons. • Bedrooms should be non-smoking areas.

• Flammable materials – thinners, gasoline, paints, industrial cleaners – should be stored neatly in approved containers and away from possible ignitable sources. • Do not smoke, or leave matches or lighters in the garage or workshop. • Install and know how to properly use the appropriate ďŹ re extinguisher for the garage/workshop. • Keep the area clean. Remove garbage, paper products, oily rags and wood shavings regularly.

Basement and Attic • Remove all combustible and ammable materials from the basement and attic. • Store gasoline in well-ventilated areas. • Do not store propane indoors. • Use only approved containers to store and transport gasoline. • Have a thorough yearly maintenance check of the furnace carried out by a professional. • When replacing an old furnace, consult a professional to determine the most safe, economical and efďŹ cient system for your home. • Chimneys should be cleaned at least once a year.

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Entertaining others has been Margo Prentice’s calling card for years. Her endeavours in theatre, stand-up comedy, writing and video production managed to nab her the 2011 Seniors of Distinction award for arts. She has been an active member of Century House seniors recreation centre going back to 1998. Over the last 13 years she’s intermittently served as the president of Century House Association and helped launch the annual New Westminster’s Seniors Festival. The time she’s spent volunteering at Century House has resulted in countless hours writing, directing, performing and fundraising for the Golden Age Theatre Group, which she helped launch. “She is a talented woman who generously shares her skills with Margo Prentice fellow members,” writes Theresa Henry-Smith in Prentice’s nomination package. The arts award winner also devoted time toward intergenerational outreach in 2009 when she produced a video aimed at opening communication between youths and seniors. Beginning in 2010 she took another big leap in her artistic aspirations by performing standup comedy at New Westminster’s Lafflines. She’s been back a number of times since then and has performed at clubs in Vancouver and Mexico. Prentice was also nominated for the 2010 Bernie Legge Cultural Award.

Kehar Singh Aujla came to Canada from India 15 years ago to retire with his family. Instead of just taking it easy after working 40 years in the coal mining industry, he has devoted his retirement to being a selfdescribed “professional volunteer.” Aujla received the 2011 Seniors of Distinction award for healthy living after having spent four years with the non-profit organization Volunteer Grandparents. Although he has grandchildren of his own nearby, Aujla devotes much of his time to three New West kids whose grandparents live outside the province. He has been able to provide these youths with a consistent senior Kehar Aujla role model who can bridge intergenerational gaps just by making the effort to take the kids to the park or watching them paint. He’s become quite entrenched with the parents as well as the children and has even gotten to know the kids’ biological grandparents. Aujla also volunteers at Burnaby Hospital, the Citizen Support Service, the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts and his own Sikh temples among a myriad of other organizations. Aujla says this busy schedule is all in an effort to remain active and healthy during his retirement.

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Community Service Freda P. Hogg’s sense of civic responsibility reaches back nearly seven decades when she first began volunteering at the Royal Westminster Regiment in 1942. She’s been a constant presence at the regiment since then and even gave a memorial address there for Remembrance Day 2002. Her persistent involvement at a wide range of organizations Freda Hogg landed her the 2011 Seniors of Distinction award for community service. Hogg has served as either president or vice-president of the municipal, provincial and national arms of the Council of Women. Sitting on those executive boards she has spent 66 years working toward the betterment of home and family through government resolutions. She has also served on New Westminster’s Remembrance Day Committee as well as the Juno Beach Recognition Committee. Her dedication to honouring veterans also led her to the Candlelight Tribute Committee, which commemorated soldiers who liberated Holland during the Second World War. A volunteer at the Century House seniors recreation centre, Hogg attended the opening ceremonies of the facility that the late Princess Margaret presided over. The royal connection doesn’t end there. Hogg was a recipient of a Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal as well as the Governor General’s Caring Canadian award for her volunteer activities.

Leadership New Westminster residents have been able to depend on the compassion of Mona Forsyth for over a decade, according to community volunteers who have worked with her for years. Her devotion to helping others led Forsyth to securing the 2011 Seniors of Distinction award for leadership on Oct. 1. East Vancouverborn Forsyth moved to New Westminster 13 years ago and soon began volunteering at Shiloh United Church’s food bank. Now the coordinator at the food bank, Forsyth Mona Forsyth must lead dozens of other volunteers in efforts to supply food to those in need. Each week 600 to 800 people call on the Shiloh United Church’s food bank for assistance. “Everyone that gives in these times should be given an award, but Mona gives it her all,” writes Century House volunteer Shannon L. Henn in Forsyth’s nomination package. “Just imagine the 87-year-old Energizer Bunny with a warm and fuzzy heart.” This isn’t the first time Forsyth has been honoured for her contributions to the community. Last spring she received an award for New Westminster’s 2009 citizen of the year. It was the second time she was nominated for that distinction.

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Where do you need to be today? Errands to run? Our weekly resident shuttle service takes you to and from local appointments. Or how about a trip to White Rock for ice cream? The Mulberry residents attend the symphony, have dinner out, and picnic in the park – all in the company of good friends. Let’s go out together. Phone for your personal tour.

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What to look for in a care facility Statistics Canada notes that by 2004-05, the most recent year for which statistics are available, one in 30 Canadians over the age of 65 were living in homes for the aged. Though no one plans to live in a nursing home, seniors and their families should at least know what to look for just in case.

facility. But those without medical conditions who need help with simpler tasks of everyday life are likely to have those needs met by an intermediate facility. Some facilities provide both types of care, which can make transitioning from one to another much easier if or when that need arises.

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Policies and procedures

Men and women researching potential living facilities might find it difficult to determine their specific needs. Unforeseen health conditions, for instance, might dictate which option is the best fit. Men and women who have a medical condition that requires routine monitoring will almost certainly want a skilled nursing

Each facility should be ready and willing to share and discuss its policies and procedures with regards to residents. What is the procedure when a resident has a medical emergency? What if a resident finds a living situation unpleasant? What is the facility’s philosophy regarding staff and resident interaction? What are

the facility’s hiring practices, including certification requirements, for its personnel? What is the ratio of staff to residents? Each facility should be able to answer these questions promptly and adequately.

Get a firsthand account Before choosing a facility for themselves or an elderly relative, individuals should spend some time at the facilities they’re considering to get a firsthand account of what life at that facility is like. Observe the staff interactions with residents, including if they address residents with respect and patience.

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Seniors often targets of charitable fraud Donating money to charity is one of the most selfless things a person can do. Unfortunately, criminals can easily prey on these selfless acts, using a person’s desire to help the less fortunate for their own personal gain. But seniors should know that con artists don’t discriminate when it comes to their victims, and people of all ages are victimized each and every year, particularly during the holiday season when men and women most commonly donate. Before donating to charity this year, older donors should take the following precautions to reduce their risk of being victimized by con artists posing as charities.

Get off the phone Seniors are commonly victimized by con artists over the phone. No reputable charity will want you to donate over the telephone. Instead, the charity will want you to familiarize yourself with their mission and history and then make a donation based on your research. If a caller wants you to donate over the phone, simply request they mail you information about the charity and then hang up. If they’re a reputable charity, this should not be a problem. If the caller continues to pressure you for a donation over the phone, just hang up. A caller soliciting a donation might be a con artist, an employee of a for-profit fundraiser or an employee of the charity itself. Ultimately, if you decide to make a donation, don’t do so over the phone. Instead, send that donation directly to the charity to ensure the charity receives the entire donation, instead of a portion going toward a fundraiser.

Don’t feel pressured No reputable charity pressures prospective donors into making contributions. That’s because they don’t need to. A

Talk to cover wills and estate Steve Miller, a managing partner of the Burnaby’s GBC Law firm, will give a talk on wills, estate and incapacity laws on Oct. 12, 1 to 2:30 p.m., at the Mulberry Retirement Residence, 7230 Acorn Ave. The talk is part of the Healthy Aging Series. Miller has 15 years of practising in the field, and is one of the few lawyers still making house and hospital calls. In his talks he tries to demystify the laws to make the information accessible to everyone.

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reputable charity can afford to keep its lights on and its programs running with or without your donation. If a caller or a letter is pressuring you to donate, don’t succumb to that pressure and kindly decline to donate.

Don’t let ‘gifts’ pressure you Another tool employed by con artists or even less reputable charities is to send “gifts” to prospective donors. These can include mailing labels or cards. The hope is that recipients will feel pressured into donating once they receive a gift. However, a charity that is worth a donation does not need to resort to such tactics, which are a waste of resources as well as a dishonest way to solicit donations. Seniors should not feel compelled to donate because they received free mailing labels.

Verify all information Con artists are especially good at impersonating a reputable charity, sending e-mails with a well known charity’s logo but a link that directs donors to a different Web site entirely. Never make a donation without first verifying a

charity’s information, including how your donation will be used and how much of the charity’s budget goes toward the services and programs it provides. Charity Navigator, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping givers make smart donating decisions, recommends donors give to charities that direct at least 75 percent of their budget on programs and services related to their mission. To avoid donating to a fraudulent or unworthy charity, research the charity and make sure your money will be going where you intend it to go.

Save all records of donations It’s important to save records of any donations for tax purposes, but it’s also important for seniors to keep records to avoid fraud. Many con artists prey on seniors by pretending to represent charities seniors have donated to in the past. By keeping records of all past donations, seniors can easily verify if they have donated to a specific charity in the past and whether or not the person on the phone or the author of an e-mail or letter is telling the truth.

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My name is Cassandra and I am 12 years old. I have been delivering my paper route for 1 year. I am very athletic and enjoy playing basketball, lacrosse, volleyball, track and Àeld, Marafun and cross country. Some of my other hobbies are playing the guitar, piano and saxophone. I love camping with my family in the summer and of course hanging out with my friends. I started my paper route to save up for a Mac book for school. My paper route pays well, is very convenient, and provides lots of exercise. Thanks to the Burnaby NewsLeader for nominating me for “Carrier of the Week” and to my parents for helping me on rainy delivery days!

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New ID/CareCards coming BLACK PRESS

The replacement for B.C.’s CareCard will provide online access to medical records, and may also be used to confirm B.C. residence and age while keeping other information private. Health Minister Mike de Jong announced the new “smart card” plan in May, saying it will also offer the option of doubling as a driver’s licence. MACDIARMID The government is phasing out the existing CareCard, mainly because there are 9.1 million cards in circulation and only 4.5 million residents eligible for the Medical Services Plan. The new cards will have a picture and an electronic chip, and be renewable every five years. Labour, Citizen Services and Open Government Minister Margaret MacDiarmid said the government hopes to start issuing them in 2012. Amendments to the information and privacy law now before the legislature would allow secure online access by residents and authorized medical professionals, for prescriptions, lab test results and other health records. They may also be used to confirm student status or whether a resident is 19 or over, without releasing other personal information.

PROBATION OPTIONS EXPANDING Attorney General Shirley Bond has

introduced changes to B.C. law that add new sentencing options for street disorder, unsafe driving and other provincial offences. The amendments would allow charges of being drunk in public to be laid under the Liquor Control and Licensing Act instead of the Criminal Code. Offenders could be placed on probation with conditions such as paying for damages, writing an apology and performing community service, and a new offence of breaching a probation order would be available. Probation options are also being added to existing fines and jail terms for serious Motor Vehicle Act offences such as driving without due care. For repeated trespass offences, probation would be available with court-ordered conditions to stay away from a specific area, along with the option of community work service instead of fines.

FOREST LICENCES ‘STREAMLINED’ The B.C. government has introduced changes to forest harvest licences to simplify operations for energy and mining companies, and loosen land use restrictions for private woodlot owners. The proposed legislation gives Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson authority to allow woodlot owners to remove private land from woodlot licences. The ministry said in a statement the change will “provide woodlot owners flexibility in managing their assets in changing economic times, and to plan for retirement.” Cutting permits for oil and gas activities requiring logging are to be

extended from five years to 10. Free use permits to allow small amounts of logging to develop a mining claim would have their term extended from one to five years. Amendments would also allow the direct award of fibre supply licences to allow access to wood waste for biofuel production.

FLATHEAD RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED The B.C. government has presented legislation to restrict mining and oil and gas development in the Flathead watershed in southeastern B.C., formalizing an agreement reached with Montana in 2010. Parallel legislation has been introduced in the U.S. Senate to prohibit mining and gas drilling in the BENNETT Montana portion of the Flathead basin, after 80 per cent of oil and gas leases issued in the 1980s have been bought out by the U.S. government. The Flathead watershed is a UNESCO world heritage site that spans the international border, and is next to the Waterton Glacier International Peace Park. Governments on both sides have been lobbied for years to extend park boundaries to include the Flathead. Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett said he supports the protection agreement, because it allows historic uses including recreation, forestry, trapping and guided hunting, which would not be allowed in a park.

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PAGE, Patricia Sally August 14, 1941 Sept. 24, 2011 We are very sad to announce the passing of Patricia of Burnaby B.C who passed away peacefully on September 28/2011 at the age of 70. She is survived by her loving children: Christine Cross of Hope BC, Robert Cross of Burnaby, BC, Barbara Cross (Allen) of Fort McMurray, AB, and Tammy Cross of Surrey, BC and her adoptive children Pauline, Bradley and Roxanne. She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren Korene McLauchlan (Aaron), Renee Manners (Adam), Jessica Cross (Kerry), Nicolas Cross and her great grandchildren Jesse, Madison, Marissa and Baby Mason. Patsy was a competitive crib and pool player, feisty, funny women who loved her family and friends very much. Her sense of humour and her big heart could turn your bad day into a great day, Life will not be the same without her. So until our next pool game or crib tournament, TTFN Momma and Grandma, 15:2 ya later. A Celebration of her life was held on Friday, October 7, 2011 at 6:30p.m. at her home in Burnaby, BC. A very special thank you to the Nurses and Doctor’s at the Royal Columbian Hospital.

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AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783

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TRAIN TO BE AN Apartment/Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 31 years of success! Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-6658339, 604-681-5456.

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KIDS & ADULTS NEEDED

Papers are delivered to your door. No need to insert flyers either! Deliver 2X a week, Wednesdays and Fridays right in your neighborhood.

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1.888.546.2886 Visit: www.lovecars.ca Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite. Training, support and remuneration are provided. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door.

MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees needed! Hospitals & Dr.’s need medical office & medical admin staff. No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1-888-748-4126. NEW COMMERCIAL BEEKEEPING Certificate Program. GPRC Fairview College Campus ? Alberta. 16 weeks theory. Queen Bee rearing. Paid 26 week work practicum. Affordable residences. Starts January 9, 2012. 1-888-999-7882; gprc.ab.ca/beekeeping.

OPTICIAN TRAINING * 12-mth. part-time EVES... Starts Nov. 21st, 2011

BC College Of Optics

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HELP WANTED

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HELP WANTED

Live-in-Caregiver F/T to look after kids; supervise kid’s activities, general hygiene; prepare & provide meals. Salary: $10/hr Basic English required, Punjabi is an asset. Contact Kuljit: E-mail:kuljitcheema94@yahoo.ca Fax: 604 597 7779 Location: Burnaby, BC We are still hiring - Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilfield construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilfield roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-7235051.

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Get Your Game Face On! (All Sports Minded!) $11 to start/hr, up $20/hr! Promotional / Marketing / PR. No PHONES. No experience, no problem. Travel & Benefits available Call today start tomorrow! Call Kristina at 604-777-2196

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LANDSCAPER LABOURERS with experience. Starts @ $16./hr Fax 604-462-7853

FLAGGERS NEEDED If not certified, training available for a fee. Call 604-575-3944

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WESTRIDGE MANAGEMENT CO Accounting & Bookkeeping, Taxes Best rates. Free Pickup & Delivery 604-764-2575 or 604-998-2265 www.westridgemanagementco.com

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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

AVOID BANKRUPTCY - SAVE UP TO 70% Of Your Debt. One affordable monthly payment, interest free. For debt restructuring on YOUR terms, not your creditors. Call 1-866-690-3328 or see web site: www.4pillars.ca GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

MILANO PAINTING. Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Written Guar. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510 QUALITY renovations! Kitchen, Bathroom, Basement, Decks, Tiling, Flooring. Warranty, Licensed & Insured. 778-995-1193, info@intrinsicgc.com

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ARCO DRYWALL Ltd. Board, Tape Texture, Frame. New & Reno’s. 20 yrs exp, free est Mike 604-825-1500

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ELECTRICAL

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

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HOME REPAIRS If I can’t do it It can’t be done

ARTISTICO CONCRETE All cement work, forming & prep. WCB insured. 30 yrs exp, refs. Free est, Joe 604-908-6143, 931-1684

Call Robert 604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222 INTERIORS: Baths (renos/ repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, flooring, tiling, plumbing, painting, miscellaneous, etc. 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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MISC SERVICES

A PHONE DISCONNECTED? We Can Help. Best Rates. Speedy Connections. Great Long Distance. Everyone Approved. Call Today. 1877-852-1122. Protel Reconnect.

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MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. We move - We ship - We recycle. Senior- Student Discount available. 604-721-4555 or 604-800-9488. ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020

AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance .Jim’s Mowing-Same Day Service More than just mowing

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS Always! Gutter, window cleaning, pressure washing, lawn maintains, yard clean-up. Simon 604-230-0627

STAN’S PAINTING Comm. & Res. BBB, WCB. Kitchen Reno’s & Cabinets

Seniors Discount 10% off Book by end of October - 15% off. 25 yrs exp. Guarantee on work. Refs. (604)773-7811 or 604-432-1857

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GARDENING

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UPCOMING AVAILABLE ROUTES

“ ABOVE THE REST “ Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est. Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB. Call (778)997-9582

CONCRETE & PLACING

MODERN SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT LTD. Unit 104, 9547 152nd St. Surrey , B.C., V3R 5Y5 Phone 604-588-1030 Fax 604-588-1012 or email HEAVY EQUIPMENT TECHNICIANS or 3rd or 4th year Apprentice. Wajax Power Systems, North American¨s largest and most trusted distributors of large diesel/natural gas engines and transmission brands. We are seeking individuals with a journeyperson H.E Technician certificate or enrolled in an accredited apprentice program, experience with troubleshooting, has excellent communication skills. You have a valid driver¨s licence and driver¨s abstract. Put yourself in a powerful position and log on to: www.wajaxpower.com. Apply online or send a resume to: Human Resources, Wajax Power Systems. Email: crowbotham@waterouspower.com

3 rooms for $269, 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. www.paintspecial.com

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

25 years experience, Business, Non-profit Organizations, Housing & Personal taxes, payroll. Gilles 604-789-7327, 604-946-0192 www.scorpio-consulting.com

SALES ASSOCIATES

We’re looking for carriers! Be part of a GREAT team!

Running this ad for 7yrs

ACCOUNTING BOOKKEEPING SERVICES

CALL 604-558-2278

Surrey contractor doing building automation systems for commercial buildings is looking for electrical apprentices with commercial EMT and wire pull experience to work on our lower mainland projects; opportunity for advancement; benefits package. Submit resume with expected salary to:

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PAINT SPECIAL

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

All Ages, All Ethnicities

APPRENTICE ELECTRICIAN

MOVING & STORAGE

SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539

1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com

Families, Kids, Tots & Teens!!

TRADES, TECHNICAL

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LEGAL SERVICES

Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

Register Now Busy Film Season

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ADDITIONS, Renovations & New Construction. Concrete Forming & Framing Specialist. 604.218.3064

CRIMINAL RECORD?

WWW.CASTINGROOM.COM

For boutique located in Surrey. Excellent wages. Full time and Part time positions available. Knowledge of Punjabi / Hindi an asset. Call 604-323-3636 or apply in person at: Unit 104 - 8312 - 128 St.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

604-777-5046

MOVIE EXTRAS !

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A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

NEED CASH TODAY?

HELP WANTED

ALBERTA earthmoving company requires a journeyman heavy duty mechanic. You will work in a modern shop and also have mechanics truck for field work. The job is at Edson, Alberta. We require that you have experience on Cat crawlers and or Deere excavators. Call Lloyd at (780)723-5051.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

✓ Do you Own a Car? ✓ Borrow up to $20000.00 ✓ No Credit Checks! ✓ Cash same day, local office www.REALCARCASH.com

MODEL/TALENT AGENCIES 130

FINANCIAL SERVICES

If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: Itís That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161. MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, East, 100% Secure. 1-877776-1660.

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

• First Cook $18.75/hr (up to $1950/wk) • Second Cook $15.75/hr. (up to $1635/wk) • Camp Attendant $14.75/hr. (up to $1530/wk). LRG Catering has seasonal remote location job openings starting in October. Room & Board & Transportation Included while working in camp. Please fax resume to: (1)780-462-0676, or apply online @ www.toughnecks.com

HUGHSON TRUCKING INC. is looking for Class 1 Super-B flatdeck drivers. Safety and Performance Bonuses, benefits package, drug & alcohol policy. 2 years experience preferred. We will provide transportation to Southern Alberta. Call 1-800-647-7995 ext 228 or fax resume to 403-6472763

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

$45/Hr

From 1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

604-537-4140

PAVING/SEAL COATING

ALLAN Const. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. 604-618-2304; 820-2187.

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PLUMBING

.Enterprise Plumbing, Heaitng, Gasfitting

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PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

JASON’S ROOFING All kinds of re-roofing & repairs. Free est. Reasonable rates. (604)961-7505, 278-0375

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

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

Mr. Cleanup Disposal SAME DAY SERVICE Seniors Discount

Call Andrew (778)868-3374 ★ ★CALL NOW★ ★ LOW COST RUBBISH REMOVAL

★ Disposal ★ Renovations Debris ★ Construction ★ Drywall Pickup ★ Demolition ★ 7 days/week ★ Free Estimates ★

Isaac 604-727-5232

RECYCLE-IT! JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses

477

PETS

DOBERMAN, brown, female, 15 mo old, all shots & spade. Loves kids. $950 obo. 604-465-0014 ENGLISH MASTIFF P/B PUPS Fawn & Brindle. CKC reg. $799. Call 604-782-3864. GERMAN SHEPHERD Puppies & young adults. Big strong, exc. for protection. 604-856-8161. LABS, Chocolate, Parents CKC, 1st shots, dewormed, vet chkd, M/F, $600/ea. (604)850-4945 LAB Yellow X Golden Retriever pups family/farm raised,shots, short hair, vet checked, parents excellent temper. F$695, M$595. 604-835-0305. MALTESE 1 male, 3 months old 1st shots, vet ✔, health guarnt’ view mother. $500 (604)820-8513 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 PRESA CANARIO P/B UKC, fem’s $250 Special. Both parents approx. 120 to 150 lbs. Call 778-552-1525. TOY POODLE. One little girl left, black & brown. $650. Call 604-8204230, 604-302-7602 YORKIES, 8 wks, fam raise vet chk shots, tails, 3F $850, 2M $750, 604-590-9060 jhurley@telus.net YORKSHIRE Terrier pups. 12 wks old. M-F. 1st shots, dewormed, tails docked. Health guar. 3 - 4 lbs. full grown. From $1200. 778-982-3352

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BUILDING SUPPLIES

SAWMILLS from only $3997 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

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FUEL

1YR Seasoned Alder Birch Maple Clean, Split, DRY & Delivered. Family Operated for 20 yrs. (604)825-9264

548

604.587.5865

MATTRESSES staring at $99

bradsjunkremoval.com

Haul Anything... But Dead Bodies!!

220.JUNK(5865)

604.

Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988

SUNDECKS

FURNITURE

• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

559

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

CAN’T GET UP your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help! No obligation consultation. Comprehensive warranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591.

560

MISC. FOR SALE

Can’t Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1866-981-5991

REAL ESTATE 603 Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, gates, alum roof. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

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

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

PETS 477

PETS

BEAGLE PUPS, tri colored, good looking, healthy, vet check $450. (604)796-3026. No Sunday calls Blue Nose Razors Edge Pitbull pups, 8 weeks old, ready to go, 1st shots, vet chk. 3 males, 3 females, $600-$800. Call (604)703-9606 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 COCK-A-POO X POO Pups: Vet ✔ 1st shots, non-shedding, S Sry. $550. 604-541-9163 /604.785.4809.

REAL ESTATE 636

MORTGAGES

Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1-888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca Purchase/Renew/Refinance Priv. 2nd MTG avl. Low Rates. Raj 604767-5050 www.mortgagebazar.ca

RENTALS 706

TRANSPORTATION

ACREAGE

82.8 ACRES, 300’ lakefront, S Cariboo. Beautiful, pastoral, private, rural setting. Borders crown land. Adjacent 80+ acre parcel available. www.bchomesforsale.com/ view/lonebutte/ann/ Arizona Building Lots! 50% OFF! 15, AAA+ View Lots. $0 Down! Starting $99/MO! Guaranteed Financing! Near Tucson’s Int’l Airport www.sunsiteslandrush.com 1-800659-9957- Mention Code 7

615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY BUILDING SALE... FINAL CLEARANCE. “ROCK BOTTOM PRICES” 25x40x12 $7350. 30x60x15 $12,700. 35x70x16 $15,990. 40x80x16 $20,990. 47x100x18 $25,800. 60x140x20 $50,600. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. DO-IT-YOURSELF STEEL BUILDINGS Priced to Clear - Make an Offer! Ask About Free Delivery, most areas! Call for Quick Quote and Free Brochure - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.

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HOMES WANTED

* WE BUY HOUSES * Older Homes! Pretty Homes! Moving! Estate Sale! Divorcing! Need Your Cash Now! Just Want Out! Any Price Range! No Fees! No Risks!

604-626-9647 www.webuyhomesbc.com

TRANSPORTATION

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

APARTMENT/CONDO

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

1998 MERCEDES E320, 4 dr. auto, fully loaded, 80K, local, no accid, $6995 obo. Call 778-881-1216.

COQUITLAM

Welcome Home !

838

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

TRANSPORTATION 851

TRUCKS & VANS

2005 MONTANA SV6, loaded, Onstar, 7 pass., new front rotors & brakes. Mint. $6500. 604-812-1278

RECREATIONAL/SALE

2007 Ford Sport Trac

1999 Slumber Queen Adventurer Camper

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

Call (604) 931-2670

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE The Scrapper

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca

111,000 kms, new brakes, after market rims & tires, toneau cover, trailer towing package & More! $18,500 / 604-908-8804

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

BURNABY

Super Clean ONE Bedrooms Quiet & well maintained bldg. Includes heat & hot water. On site manager. Cat okay.

NEW WESTMINSTER

10 Foot WS model with all the trimmings, 13’’ Sansui TV, queen bed 8 foot awning & much more! Excellent Condition. Call for more info. $8600. 604-535-5777 or 604-785-6827

Colonial House 435 Ash Street 3 Story bldg in great location. 1 bdrm stes from $760. Covered pkg, lndry rm, landscaped common area. Close to park, transit, shops. Heat & hot water incl’d. For more info & viewing call

2000 MIRADA 340MBS

Rozario 778-788-1849 Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Secure parking available. For viewing call:

Call 604- 522-5230

Dining room slideout, dinette booth, awning, A/C, microwave and more. $29,995 (Stk.30637A) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

NEW WESTMINSTER BURNABY

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Completely remodeled building and 1 & 2 bedroom suites. Located at Metrotown. From $850/mo., includes heat, hot water. Call 604-715-1824 BURNABY

Completely remodeled building and 1 & 2 bedroom suites. Located at Metro Town. From $850/mo., includes heat, hot water. Call 778-323-0237

Large newly renovated 2 bdrm apts available in wellkept concrete building. New floors and appl’s. Freshly painted. Patio and large storage room inste. 3 laundries in bldg. Rent incl’s heat & hot water. Sauna & jacuzzi. 5 min. walk to skytrain, Douglas College & New West Quay. Close to all amenities. Please call 604-834-1756 www.aptrentals.net

707 APARTMENT FURNISHED FULLY Furnished Apt for Rent 1bdr 1 bath near Columbia Skytrain. Please call Maya 778-246-1989.

715 ** 6960 ELWELL ST ** NEAR MIDDLEGATE Quiet, spacious 2 & 1 Bdrms & Bachelor suites. Incld: Balcony, prkg, heat & h/wtr

604-525-2661 BURNABY

MAPLE PLACE TOWERS 1 Bdrm Apts starting at $950 2 Bdrm Apts starting at $1200 Heat and hot water included. Dishwasher, fridge, stove, balcony, shared laundry. Avail Immed. Close to amen, schools and mall.

Call 604-421-1235 www.aptrentals.net BURNABY

Park Crest Apts. 1 Bedroom Reno’d suites located in upgraded blding in cul-du-sac. Next to large green space. Incl’s heat, hot water and basic cable. Walk to Highgate mall. Quiet and clean. Cat okay. Deposit required. For viewing....

Port Moody cute clean 2 bdrm apt in 4 plex, $1250mo + hydro. NP/NS. Cls to bus WCE 604-729-5262

750

SUITES, LOWER

PORT COQUITLAM 2 bdrm g/l fully renovated, 4 appls. $1050 Utils/cble incl. NP/NS. Nov 1. 604-472-0415 Port Moody Furn lge bright 1 bdrm on main Lam flr $900 cbl/net W/D incl NS/NP Nice view 604-937-0855 RANCH PARK, 1 bdrm newly reno’d garden ste, avail now $800 incl utils W/D net NS/NP 604-816-4891

752

TOWNHOUSES

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1030/mo - $1134/mo. Shares req’d. No subsidy available. Orientation 2nd & 4th Sun. 2 pm & 3rd Tues. 7 pm each mo. 19225 119th Ave., Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2B2. Leave msg 604-465-1938

TRANSPORTATION 810

2011 ADVENTURER 86SBS 30,000 miles, auto, pwr. steering, & brakes, 4 new all season tires & more! $16,800 / 604-908-8804

851

Bright large 1 bedroom for rent in a newly reno’d building. Large balcony, freshly painted with hardwood floors. 2 Min walk to Highgate Mall & all major transit.

Please call 778-994-2334 BURNABY

Well maintained ONE bedrooms. Includes cable, heat & hot water. Secure parking avail. On site manager. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Quiet & well maintained bldg., walk to Highgate Mall & transit. Cat okay. For viewing....

Call 604- 521-3448

1995 DODGE RAM ext cab, fibergls boxtop, 1 owner, V8, magnum, exc cond, 172K $3900, 604-581-8470

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

2000 CHEVY CUSTOM, 4 cyl., 5 spd., very clean. 207,000km,. a/c., $4200 obo. (604)218-8015

All persons having claims against the above estate are required to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned Executrix, at 1414 15th Street North, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1H 2Y9, Canada on or before the 10th day of November, 2011, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to claims that have then been received. Heather Neufeld, Executrix CLARK WILSON LLP Solicitors

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Walker Manor

Happi-jacks, ext. speakers, thermopane windows, dinette slide, LCD TV, Awning. $25,995 (Stk.30389) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

TRUCKS & VANS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS THE ESTATE OF EVELYN ROSE HODGE, DECEASED

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2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara

2004 F350 CREW CAB, diesel, 03 24’ Salem 5th whl. trailer, both mint cond., too many things to list. Will sell separate. Trailer $7,900 or both for $24,000 obo.Call 604-812-1278.

AUTO FINANCING

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Bright large newly reno’d 1 and 2 bedroom suites for rent. Freshly painted, new hardwood floors, huge balcony. Only 2 min walk to Metrotown Mall. Please call 604-715-1824 to view. Move in TODAY!

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

Burnaby:

CLAREMONT TERRACE

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

www.recycle-it-now.com

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PETS

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TRUCKS, CARS, BOATS, TRAILERS, RV’S, VANS 3 lines in all listed publications for one week only $10 + tax. Includes a listing on bcclassified.com (private party ads only)

– or pay $25 + tax for one week – in all Lower Mainland publications 1.5 million households

604-575-5555

A32 NewsLeader Wednesday, October 12, 2011

MARINE WAY & BYRNE RD, BURNABY and GRANDVIEW HWY & RUPERT, VANCOUVER Visit these flagship Auto Centres for

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BRAKE SYSTEM FLUID FLUSH

• Replace 100% of the fluid in the brake system • Removes moisture in brake fluid hydraulics • Remove dirt and sludge build up in brake hydraulics • Increases brake component’s life expectancy

PREMIUM OIL CHANGE SPECIAL

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Cornett Rd.

Grandview Hwy

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Store Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun. 9am-6pm Tel.: 604-451-5888 and press #1 for Auto Service Auto Service Hours: Mon-Sat 8am-6pm, Sun 9am-6pm Customer courtesy shuttle available Ample free parking

Marine Drive

Marine Way

Byrne Road

Rupert

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-10pm • Sat 9am-9pm • Sun 9am-8pm Auto Parts: 604-431-3571 Auto Service: 604-431-3572 / Tires: 604-431-3573 Auto Centre Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-7pm • Sat & Sun 8am-6pm

Corner of Marine Way and Byrne Road

Belle St.

Located on Grandview Highway and Bentall Street 2 blocks west of Boundary Road / 604-431-3570

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