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he month of December is a causing some much unappreciated time of many celebrations, havoc for those who make their most of them based on living working on the Fraser. traditions developed around the What about the winter of 1929? winter solstice. Dec. 22 will Here in the of¿ce of the Discovery be the shortest day, the longest Centre hangs a picture of a large night and the first day of a cold boat and tug boat traveling the winter. Will the predictions of a Fraser River through a cleared colder than normal channel between ice winter have you Àoes. Brrrrr‌ now bunker down with that is cold and one that cozy blanket, winter not many of roaring fire and us ever wish to see. Cindy Sale cup of hot tea? And along But then... what is with the weather normal? comes winter To me, and possibly you, celebrations typically involving normal is the damp, bone-chilling family gatherings, delicious food, weather that we have recently been good cheer and... shopping. Are subjected to. Throw in a few cold, you still looking for that something crisp sunny days for goodwill and special? Then you need to visit the hopefully that is winter. But do you Discovery Centre and check out recall the cold snap of December our Discovery Shop where you will 2008? Record-breaking snowstorms ¿nd a lovely selection of local and and consecutive freezing Canadian-made items for everyone temperatures even had the Mighty on your list. But don’t wait too Fraser River slowing its pace and long. The Discovery Centre will be
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Taken February 1929 from the top of the grain elevator at Gunderson Slough located on the south shore of the Fraser River near Annieville. New Westminster can be seen on the horizon.
closing for the holiday season at 4 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 23. So whatever la NiĂąa has in store this year, the staff at the Discovery Centre wishes everyone a joyous holiday season and look forward to
seeing you in the New Year. Cindy Sale is the communication and event coordinator at the Fraser River Discovery Centre.
The North Face Explore Fund has awarded a $2,500 grant to the New Westminster-based Lower Mainland Purpose Society to help children explore the outdoors. The fund was set up to help at-risk youth experience outdoor activities over the winter break while at the same time learning social, problem solving and communication skills. The Purpose Society has maintained a popular summer recreation program for 20 years, but a few years ago staff decided they wanted to add a winter program. Purpose Ànally secured funding to run a pilot program last winter. The North Face funding enables the society to offer the program for a second winter. The Purpose Society is also making a plea for donations to their hamper program. The society also needs family sponsors and drivers to deliver the hampers on Dec. 20. To volunteer call 604-526-2522.
SNOW REMOVAL NOTICE Property owners and occupants in New Westminster are reminded that the City’s Street and TraďŹƒc Bylaw requires snow and ice to be removed from sidewalks abutting their property by no later than 10:00 am of the day following a snowfall event. Please clear the sidewalks of snow and ice to the full length and width and down to bare concrete. Please do not shovel snow onto the street.
CITYPAGE PATTULLO BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT Recently, TransLink announced that planning for a new Pattullo Bridge has begun. In early 2012, Translink will announce dates for public information sessions to gather feedback on the project. In the meantime, please visit the website at www.translink.ca/pattullo for background information, timelines and frequently asked questions in preparation for the upcoming sessions.
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excitement. A quick, rhythmic clap and the place quietens down ... for t’s not a typical morning at Sir about 10 seconds. Richard McBride elementary. Piero Ciprian, a Grade 5 student, There’s a buzz in the air as stumbles down the backstage stairs as students arrive in costume, although he struggles to put some long boots it’s not Halloween. Grandparents and on, but doesn’t succeed. Finally, he parents, some toting future McBride gives up and reaches for a big white students still in diapers, begin to ¿le ball of a snowman’s costume and through the front doors into the gym. hoists it up over his head and wiggles They’ve come to watch their little into it as he transforms into Frosty the loved ones in a dress rehearsal of Snowman. A big black hat tops it off. Frosty’s Christmas Adventure. (The Finally, the show is about to begin. school’s big show was Wednesday Sol warns the audience that since it’s night at Massey Theatre.) a dress rehearsal there’s going to be Choral director Shannon Lange is a few bumps in the road with some conducting a last-minute run through stops and starts. That’s the fun of dress with the snowman chorus. They’re all rehearsal, he tells them. in white, fuzzy out¿ts with big, black Lange is set up to one side with a buttons. Some have come with their music stand. Beside her is a crude faces painted. sound system consisting of a CD Lange tells the ones at the end, “You player in front of a microphone need to be listening very carefully to connected to the gym’s speakers. the words because you’re going to be Fortunately, the theatre’s professionals leading.” will handle the sound and lighting at Just like they’re Massey. supposed to in the Sol gives up show they jog up the microphone to the spot where to the show’s Shannon Lange, Choral Director It’s been a part of our tradition. they’re going to ¿rst narrator Even the Àrst week of Septemperform, but they Danny Yang, who have to do it again ber they’re asking what’s up this launches into his year. because they don’t opening lines go to the right with gusto. But place. The second he only gets a few attempt is much better. words out before everyone is saying, Principal Jacob Sol has set aside “Whoa!” 150 seats at the back of the gym for “Danny, your words are nice and the audience. That’s about all there’s clean, but you have to wait for the room for since the show involves music to start,” he’s told. all of McBride’s 395 students. Sol Well, that’s Glitch No. 1. estimates close to 1,200 showed up for Finally the music starts and Yang last year’s performance at the Massey. hits the right cue to start the show. After a few minutes all of the The youngest children, kindergarten classes are called down to the gym for to Grade 2, are sitting out front and are the dress rehearsal. Some scramble supposed to face the audience for the up on stage to stand on the risers, and whole show. But despite these strict then start to wave to their relatives. orders they can’t resist peeking back In a matter of seconds, the gym to where all the action is. goes from fairly silent to buzzing Some of the students sing with
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Top, Bogdan Frentiu monkeys around with Nicholas Dujmovic prior to the start of the dress rehersal for McBride elementary school’s annual Christmas pageant. Left, Faye Cayer exclaims as Frosty, played by Piero Ciprian, tries on his magic silk hat.
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con¿dence and enthusiasm, others are much more timid, mouthing the words. During one song, however, the microphone in front of the CD player falls off the chair, and it can be heard echoing throughout the gym’s sound system as it bounces on the Àoor. A staff member quickly picks it up and secures it so it won’t happen again.
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Teacher Nancy Shamley is animated as she does her enthusiastic best to get the real young ones to sing. She dances from behind her music stand to encourage them, putting her hand behind her ear as if to say, “I can’t hear you.” Shamley is so involved that after a few minutes she has to shed her jacket to cool off. Please see FROSTY, A4
New Westminster Secondary School’s annual Winter Choral concert is at the Massey Theatre next Wednesday (Dec. 14) starting at 7 p.m. The two-hour concert features performances by the senior and junior vocal jazz choirs, the chamber and concert choirs and the NWSS girls choir, a new ensemble. Songs made famous by Ella Fitzgerald, Dolly Parton, Elton John and The Manhattan Transfer will be part of the performances. “Be ready to sing along with some seasonal classics,” said NWSS band and choral director Kelly Proznick. “The concert will end with a special song that will be sure to get you in the spirit of the season.” Tickets are $7 and available at the Massey Theatre box ofÀce (604-5215050) or at www. masseytheatre.com. Funds raised will go toward supporting the school’s music programs. For more information on the concert and the music program go to www.nwssmusic. com.
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Everything seems to proceed nicely until Ciprian stumbles on a line, requiring Lange to prompt him. She helps him a couple of more times during the monologue. That’s what dress rehearsals are for. Well behind Frosty are all of the other snowmen, including one girl who sits on the edge of the stage restlessly braiding and unbraiding the tassles on her scarf, before Lange spots her and
tells her to stand up. Lange then prompts the choir on the stage risers to sing louder as they do a Frosty rap-like tune. Finally, the show comes to an end and they get a big round of applause from the audience, the pride evident on many of their faces. Lange keeps the choir behind. Although they’re supposed to do quite a bit of waving during the show, Lange tells them she’d rather they up the volume and
tone down the waving so their sound can Âżll Massey Theatre. After the show, Lange reveals that every year for about a decade she’s gone to a Vancouver music store to choose a Christmas musical that includes a script and a CD with the music. Doing a musical instead of a play allows the school to include all the students, she says. “It’s been part of our tradition,â€? says Lange. “Even the Âżrst week of September they’re asking what’s up this year. They have become accustomed to it.â€? Lange and Shamley say there was one minor crisis that had to be averted before the show when OTHER BALKAN FAVORITES: the boy playing Santa left • Hearty Bean Soup his costume at home and • Meaty Goulash another had to be dug up. • Awesome Half Pound “As much as we plan Burgers there’s always glitches,â€? says Lange. As she talks the students sprint outside for recess. It’s back to being 7340 Kingsway a typical morning at Burnaby Sir Richard McBride Tel. 604.526.6580 elementary.
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Near-death experience ends with tiny baby Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation fund provides help for families with premature babies Grant Granger ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com
Monday Nov. 7 began with Jason Pinch heading to work in Powell River. It ended at New Westminster’s Royal Columbian Hospital with his wife, Natasha, surviving a near-death experience and the birth of their ¿rst child. When Jason left for his software job, Natasha decided to stay home from her administrative job at Canadian Tire because she wasn’t feeling well. Jason decided to check in with her, and when she didn’t answer his call he headed home only to ¿nd her unresponsive lying on their futon. So he called 911. “I was not doing great,” admitted Jason recalling that day as he sat in RCH’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Tuesday. “And he’s always been the levelheaded one,” chimed in Natasha. The emergency dispatcher asked him a bunch of questions he couldn’t answer. He was so Àustered he used a wrong word when telling the dispatcher. “I can’t
think,” Jason told him. “I really don’t have the faculties to answer that. I know nothing.” The ambulance took Natasha to Powell River, where the town’s only obstetrician/gynecologist immediately diagnosed her with eclampsia. He told Jason the only way to make Natasha better was to deliver the baby. Remaining pregnant would kill her. Since she was only 28 weeks into her pregnancy she was a long way from giving birth on her own. The hospital wasn’t capable of handling such a premature birth, so a helicopter was called in and it Àew Natasha to RCH. Jason hopped in his car and headed to the ferry for a nearly ¿ve-hour journey to meet up with his wife in New Westminster. A cesarean section was done on Natasha and their daughter Rebecca, weighing all of 955 grams, was brought into the world and immediately put in the NICU. Once they got to RCH, they realized both mom and daughter were going to be all right, especially since babies half Rebecca’s size at birth had survived at RCH. It also didn’t take long for Natasha to bounce back. It was a week before they were able to hold their daughter, though. “At ¿rst I thought I was going to
Some facts about RCH’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: • Opened in 1987 • Has 24 beds • One of three in B.C. • 13 nurses staff every 12-hour shift, along with a physician, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, one or two respiratory therapists and administrative staff. • Can handle premature babies born as early as 23 weeks into pregnancy and less than 500 g • Has a 99.3 per cent survival rate • A newborn’s stay can range from four hours to three months • Some babies have birth defects, infections, complications from substance misuse in pregnancy, or birth complications
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Jason and Natasha Pinch admire their newborn daughter Rebecca, who was born 11 weeks premature at Royal Columbian Hospital.
break her,” said Natasha. “She was so tiny, but she’s pretty resilient actually.” Now the teensy-weensy Rebecca, all of 1,410 grams, sleeps peacefully in an incubator covered in a colourful blanket. She’s dressed in bright pink pyjamas with tubes sticking out of her. A little brown teddy bear, a gift from Jason’s parents, sits a couple of inches from her curled-up, itty-bitty ¿ngers.
Although the immediate fear had dissipated, there was another one—dealing with having to stay in the big city for about three months. “You’re not prepared for it at all,” said Jason. Jason spent the ¿rst couple of nights sleeping in a chair in Natasha’s hospital room. But when she was ready to be released, they got some help through the RCH Foundation’s Maternity Infant Child Youth Emergency Response
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Law must change Last Wednesday, the B.C. Supreme Court upheld most of the province’s new drinking and driving laws, with a notable exception. That exception — drivers who are believed to have blood alcohol samples over .08 will no longer be subject to automatic roadside penalties, but instead may be tested at a police station, and then (depending on the test results) charged with impaired driving. The new strict laws have had a dramatic effect on many people. More than 23,000 people have been caught up in the net since the new laws went into effect about 14 months ago. Most of them have been given suspensions and stiff monetary penalties. Many others have changed their habits, in some cases drastically. They are either not drinking at all before driving, or being very cautious if they plan to drive. Businesses that depend on the sales of alcohol have been hard hit, with some offering rides home as an incentive. But there has been a de¿nite shift in attitudes.. Even with one part of the new penalties being overturned, the new, get tough approach has likely caused a permanent change in societal attitudes towards drinking and driving. This is for the better. The province estimates that at least 45 lives have been saved, and while that is simply conjecture, the number of alcohol-related deaths on the roads has fallen quite dramatically in the past year. The court decision does, however, come to the welcome conclusion that inordinately stiff penalties cannot be levied by police with virtually no chance to question the decision. Driving with a blood alcohol level over .08 is a criminal offence. Criminals don’t get charged, convicted and ¿ned on the spot when they commit other offences. They are subject to the judicial process. It is now up to the province to revise the law. Black Press
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Downtown’s dreaded ‘C’ word Long-time watchers of New Westminster’s Downtown call it the C-word. Catalyst. For those who have watched this neighbourhood with hope, recognizing its enormous potential—its heritage, its central location, its riverside setting—it’s a word they’ve tried to avoid if possible. Using it conjures images of submarines, riverboat casinos and antique shops. It’s about credibility. Too many have used it, only to see their hopes dashed. Mayor Wayne Wright is probably a repeat offender. To be fair, it’s his job to boost the city. But a notable case was June 2004 when Plaza 88, also known as the Delgelder Project, was approved by New Westminster City Council. “This will be the catalyst for our Downtown,” Mayor Wayne Wright told the NewsLeader at the time. In the same story, Jack Bass, then-executive director of the Downtown BIA, described the retail environment in the area as
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“dismal” and said Plaza 88 was a “key ingredient for our downtown revitalization.” Is Plaza 88 to credit for the way the Royal City’s Downtown is ¿nally turning the corner? Most people who watch the area closely would agree that, after so many years, that time has come. This week marks the opening of the ¿rst shops at the project, which envelops New Westminster SkyTrain station with shops, restaurants and is spiked with three condo towers over 30 storeys each. It will have Safeway, Landmark Cinemas, Shoppers Drug Mart, CIBC, RBC, Wireless World Solutions (Fido), Western News, Subway, A&W, Arden Holdings, Extreme Pita, Flight Centre and Yogabody Lifestyle Shop, among others. Michael Degelder, the developer,
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As a Dutch-born and raised person I have fond memories as a youngster of having Sinterklaas and his black helper Zwarte Piet (Black Peter) come by our house. As I grew older I remember my
mother and father too seeing the joy it gave their four children. If some are offended by the history, simply stay away from the event and let those who like the Sinterklaas festivities as they were always held enjoy them. I for one would hate to see a tradition being changed by the very few who feel offended by it. Just because some feel offended is no reason to make changes to the tradition. Remember when “Christmas” was no longer politically correct? Well it seems OK again to wish each other a Happy Christmas. Gerritt Wansleeben, Burnaby
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First of all thank you for a very thoughtful column. It is the ¿rst time I’ve seen somebody making an honest effort in understanding the Sinterklaas and Black Peter tradition. There are two items that require correction, however. First, there are multiple explanations of the origin of the Black Peter character in the Sinterklaas event. There is no single accepted theory. In any case the Black Peter role predates the slave trade and certainly predates the 19th-century minstrel shows by a few hundred years. People equating the Black Peter role with minstrel shows are looking for a racist connection, where there simply is none. And while I don’t want to claim that the Netherlands did not have racism in the past 500 years, the origin of Black Peter is clearly not based on racism. Secondly, I have trouble understanding the claim that in the past Black Peter was seen as a dumb, uneducated character. Contrary to what is reported on Wikipedia and other websites, this is incorrect. Traditionally, and I am referring to the times that corporal punishment was acceptable, Black Peter would be the stoic, quiet, fearsome character that was there to take care of the naughty kids. As views regarding raising children and corporal punishment changed, the role of Black Peter became more upbeat. Right now, the Black Peters and Sinterklaas operate as a team with each Black Peter having some sort of specialization. Finally, perhaps I can offer the following thought. The Netherlands, like Canada, is a reasonably advanced country with laws and customs that allow multiple cultures to express their cultural identities and safeguards against discrimination and racism. If 17 million people in the Netherlands, from multiple backgrounds and with several skin colours, celebrate Sinterklaas enthusiastically, which is primarily an event to bring joy to children, then maybe this tradition cannot be that bad. Do people really think that an entire country would wholeheartedly support the Sinterklaas event if it would be ¿lled with racism? Daniel Schulten, Delta
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Re: Coming to terms with Black Peter and Sinterklaas (Column, NewsLeader, Dec. 2) What seems to be at issue in this debate around Black Peter is a failure to acknowledge and understand distinctions that need to be made between racist intent and racist impact. In my reading of the articles and letters defending the tradition of Black Peter, the basic argument being advanced is, “We are in no way intending to be racist” (meaning to suggest that supporters of Black Peter have no malicious intent). On the other hand, African-Canadian and other community members that are speaking out against the featuring of Black Peter in the Sinterklaas festivities are advancing the following argument: “The effects of featuring Black Peter in this public celebration are as follows: trivialization of the historical hardships of people of African descent whose ancestors had to suffer through hundreds of years of being enslaved by Europeans; glori¿cation of the enslavement of Black people by Europeans and; the public perpetuation and celebration of negative and racist stereotypes about Black people.” How we understand this event depends entirely on whether we’re talking about the intent or the (actual or likely) impact of continuing to celebrate Black Peter in Canada. In the end, the intentions motivating the featuring of Black Peter are negligible. If we focus on the effects of Black Peter’s imagery and presence (as outlined above), all reasonable and well-informed Canadians will start to see why there’s so much resistance to the celebration of this character— especially when such festivities are set to take place in our multicultural streets and community spaces. Although it is most unfortunate that the Sinterklaas festivities have been cancelled entirely, I think we should all be grateful for the opportunity this issue has provided for all Canadians to develop a more sophisticated understanding of race and racism. For example, I think many are starting to realize for the ¿rst time that someone or something can most de¿nitely be racist even in the absence of racist (read malicious) intent. That’s a positive that deserves recognition. That we are even having this public conversation without using violence, intimidation or coercion signi¿es we are truly moving closer towards understanding and realizing the full spirit of multiculturalism. Let us continue this exchange with the intellectual honesty, fair and open-mindedness that is characteristic of what brings us together as Canadians. Anthony Morgan, Montreal
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Charges of sexual assault against a North Vancouver man are being recommended by New Westminster police following an incident in the emergency department at Royal Columbian Hospital last Friday. Police say of¿cers went to the hospital after 11 p.m. to investigate a report of an assault against a woman patient by a male patient. By the time police arrived, the suspect had been detained by hospital staff. A woman who was in the emergency department that evening told Black Press she heard a woman scream from a closed-off examination area and several hospital staff came running to help her. “It’s pretty bad when a woman is not even safe in an emergency room,” the witness, who did not want to be identi¿ed, said. The witness also called for more security at the hospital. A Fraser Health spokeswoman con¿rmed police were called to the RCH emergency department that night, but would not comment on the incident or overall security. New Westminster police say the victim was not injured. Police are recommending charges of sexual assault against Aaron Edward Abernathy, 29. Court records show more than 50 ¿les involving Abernathy since 2002 ranging from assault, drug charges, theft, breach of bail conditions and an indecent act in a public place.
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Opportunity kicks for investors or 2 families to buy together. Bright & spacious large duplex on large 56x132 duplex lot in Queens Park, New Westminster sought after neighbourhood & close to parks, schools, shopping, Downtown and Skytrain. This 1963, well surrounded, 4763 sq ft duplex features 3 bedroom on the main on each side & face basement, hardwood floors, 4 wood burning fireplaces, double garage, newer roof furnaces, nice fenced yard.
Awesome River & Mtn views, quiet family friendly street, extensively remodelled, 3 bdrms, 3 baths, 1906 sf, 1948 character bungalow featuring updated kitchen & baths, hardwood floors, multi-level view deck, fenced yard, double garage, new siding, updated electrical & plumbing, gas fp, double windows & fenced backyard. LOT: 49.66 x 102’.
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Gorgeous mtn, river & city views from this bright & spacious NE facing, 1199 sf, 2 bdrm (or 1 + den) luxury suite in the “Savoy Carelton” just steps to parks, Skytrain, shopping & schools. Suite features 9’ ceilings, newer tile in entrance, hall & kitchen, steam shower, newer window coverings, extra cabinets, 3 parking stalls, big closets, large covered balcony. The building is well maintained and managed and has great rec facilities (indoor pool, swirlpool, sauna, & exercise room, club house/games room, home theatre, extensive garden & more.
Spacious 1713 sf, 3 bdrm + den/rec room, 3 level townhome in “Royal City Terrace”. 1st level features den/rec room, main floor has open kitchen with granite counters & laminate floors and opens to living room area, great family room or dining area adjoining the kitchen, balcony with SE views and the 3rd level features 3 bedroom with ensuite in the mstr bdrm. Complex is conveniently located with walking distance to both Uptown and Downtown New Westminster.
WOW! Substantially reno’d, 2 bdrm, 975 sf, 3rd flr corner suite in “Moody Gardens” just across frm Moody Park & NWSS in Uptown New Westminster, close to recreation, shopping & transit. This bright & spacious immaculate suite has new paint & laminate flrs, crown moldings & baseboards throughout, updated kitch & bath, elec f/p, 2 wall mounted TV’s (negotiable) & much more! Bldg is well maint’d & managed & was rainscreed w/Hardiplank exterior in 2001. Super suite & great location!
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per cent compared to October. For townhouses, the benchmark price in November was $327,764, an increase of 2.5 per cent compared to the same month last year when it was $319,623 and up 0.7 per cent compared to October. The benchmark price of apartments in November was $238,461, a decrease of 1.6 per cent compared to November 2010 and a decrease of 2.2 per cent compared to October. In Metro Vancouver, the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports it saw “relatively typical” home sale and listing activity last month, with sales declining by 5.9 per cent compared to the same month last year, but increasing by 1.9 per cent Rosario Setticasi, REBGV The pace of home listings entering the mar- compared to last month. ket eased slightly in November compared to “The pace of home recent month, while sale levels remained listings entering the market fairly normal for this time of year. eased slightly in November compared to recent month, “Even with fewer listings coming while sale levels remained fairly on stream, buyers can still take normal for this time of year,” said advantage of almost nine months of REBGV president Rosario Setticasi. inventory, which is putting downward “November activity helped put our pressure on prices in certain areas and market ¿rmly in balanced territory.” property types,” said Sidhu. Since reaching a peak in June In November, the benchmark price of $630,921, the REBGV said the of a detached home in the Fraser benchmark price for all residential Valley was $532,086, an increase of properties in the region has declined 5.4 per cent compared to $504,848 in 1.4 per cent. November 2010 and an increase of 0.3
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Beautifully maintained & updated, 1 bdrm garden suite on quiet cooler side of building facing greenbelt in the well maintained & managed “Doncaster” in Uptown New Westminster just steps to parks, schools, shopping, transit & Uptown amenities. This lovely suite has newer laminate floors, new paint & light fixtures, updates to kitchen & bath, large rooms sizes, insuite storage, master bdrm w/walk in closet. Low maintenance fees include heat & hot water. Cats ok. No rental allowed.
Beautifully decorated 2 bdrm 2 bath, 1157 sq ft Garden Suite w/ gorgeous River view in Fraserview close to parks, shopping, recreation and transit. This updated suite features laminate floors, energy efficient gas fireplace with designer mantel, in-floor heating throughout, insuite laundry, custom window coverings, oak kitchen w/ ceramic tile floors, large closets, open plan, large room sizes, new carpets and 4 piece ensuite in master bdrm. Building is well maintained and managed, rainscreened, 3 year old roof and refurbished hallways. Adult orientated 19+, pets allowed and no rentals.
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Friday, December 9, 2011 NewsLeader A15
Conflict over conflict of interest School trustee to seek legal opinion on her eligibility Grant Granger ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com
New Westminster school trustee Lisa Graham wants a legal opinion on her possible conÀict of interest after she was ruled out as a possible appointee at the board of education’s inaugural meeting Tuesday night. School boards are required to appoint representatives to the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association. However the district determined only newcomer MaryAnn Mortensen was eligible because the other six had a conÀict. Trustees Michael Ewen, a board member for 32 years, and newcomers Jonina Campbell and David Phelan are teachers. James Janzen is a CUPE member who works in Burnaby while Casey Cook’s daughter is employed by the district. Graham was ruled out on the basis her husband is a CUPE member, who also works in Burnaby. Graham said she will ask the board at its next meeting, Dec.
13, to approve seeking a legal opinion on whether or not she’s in a conÀict of interest. She believes her situation is different from those of Janzen and former trustee Brent Atkinson. “Unlike James I am not a member of CUPE or any other union. And unlike Brent’s daughters, my husband does not work for the school district,” said Graham on Wednesday. “I do not foresee any circumstance that would require me to excuse myself from a discussion or decision at the New Westminster district board table.” Graham said if she’s eligible she would serve as the New Westminster BCPSEA representative because it would be unfair to thrust a rookie trustee into dealing with current heated labour negotiations. “Given the current climate of [the B.C. Teachers Federation] right now being in Phase 1 [of job action], it would be more than challenging for a new trustee,” said Graham. That’s the reason why Mortensen, who ran on the Voice New Westminster slate along with Graham and Cook, declined the appointment.
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t was rewarding to find that It is this passion that another the term “craft” comes from voice has brilliantly discussed a Germanic source akin to in a book called The Craftsman, meaning “strong.” printed in 2000. Richard Its historical context speaks to Sennett, in sum, proposes thousands of years of work with that craftsmanship has close the hands as well, to a human connections with work and passion for making—all of which ethical values based on the human transcends mere arti¿ce. desire to do a job well for its own Much of what we sake. “Crafts,” buy and use or that he suggests, is which we desire to a way of life play with, is made that waned in by others on far off the advent of Rick Carswell shores. Look around an industrial your home and I’ll society. I bet you can count on suspect though your own two hands, (ironically), that “hand made” is making a those items actually made locally, comeback. lovingly by hand for you. How can we address our We appear to have lost much world’s radical over-consumption of the original ethic of designing and waste issues without ¿rst and making and with it the knowing the true value of the values which spoke to previous made-by-hand world? That is generations: Integrity, Beauty, where it started and certainly, Function, and Quality. without these realizations, that is Each of these becomes where it may end. And the lovely important de¿nitions which the part of this is you don’t have to applied arts, that is, hand crafts make it yourself. Allow me to take to its heart. It is where design shamefully promote: is found and authentic creativity For the month of December exists and where usefulness (1-23) the Arts Council of resides. New Westminster is hosting 37
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EVENTS The Gift of Christmas: Joint Christmas concert with Lyric Singers and Amabilis Singers entitled, The Gift of Christmas. When: Saturday, Dec. 10, 3 p.m. (Note new time) Where: Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queen’s Ave., New Westminster. Tickets: Adults/Seniors: $20, Children under 12: free.
Carols and Bells Concert: Five handbell choirs from Burnaby, Chilliwack and New Westminster will perform along with a carol sing-a-long with the audience. When: Sunday, Dec. 11, 7 p.m. Where: Queens Avenue United Church, 525 Queens Avenue, New Westminster. Tickets: Adults $20, Seniors/Students $15 and children $10 at the church office or at the door. Info: 604-522-1606. Shiwasu – Handmade Gifts Show and Sale: Japanese Canadian National Museum presents a show of handmade crafts by local Japanese Canadian artists. Find perfect gifts with a Japanese flair for all ages! A special furoshiki wrapping demonstration will take place Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. Furoshiki are a beautiful way to wrap presents and a green alternative to wrapping paper. Free admission. When: Dec. 10-21, 1-5 p.m., TuesdaySaturday, and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 16. Where: Nikkei Centre, 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby. Info: 604-777-7000 or www.jcnm.ca.
Josiahs Cause-A fundraiser for Autism: Featuring two comics and a musical guest. All proceeds go to Josiahs medical assessment for Autism. When: Sunday, Dec. 11, doors 6 p.m. Where: Lafflines Comedy Club- 530 Columbia St., New Westminster. Tickets: $15 at 604-537-9079 or 778-237-9246.
Favourite Ugly Sweater fundraiser: Employees of Community Savings Credit Union are wearing ugly sweaters Dec. 9 and 16. Vote for your favourite at www.wowthatisugly.com and the credit union will donate $1 to the The Lower Mainland Purpose Society for each vote, up to $1000. The money will help the local charity provide well needed services for disadvantaged families this holiday season. Info: www.purposesociety.org. Santa Shops Sapperton & Wesgroup Christmas Tree Sale: Sapperton Business Association and Wesgroup Properties present a non-profit community event with all proceeds to the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation to fund critically needed equipment. When: Saturday, Dec. 10, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Brewery District Plaza, 200 Block East Columbia St., New Westminster. Info: www.shopsapperton.com or www.wesgroup.ca. Royal City Youth Ballet: This accomplished group is presenting The Nutcracker this holiday season: Where: Massey Theatre, New Westminster. When: Sunday, Dec. 18 at 1 and 4:30 p.m. Tickets: 604521-5050 or www.masseytheatre.com
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Burnaby Lake men split Burnaby Lake’s elite men may have quali¿ed for the Canadian Direct Insurance Premier League of rugby, but they fell short in Saturday’s Spray Elite League’s Miller Cup ¿nal. Burnaby Lake, who earned their placing in the province’s top tier of rugby just last week, lost to Capilano RFC 20-11. It was the second time Burnaby Lake had fallen to their West Vancouver rivals this season; the other was a 10-5 setback in October. Capilano opened the scoring with a penalty by scrum half Matt Yanagiya. Burnaby’s Geoff Ryan tied it with a penalty of his own, but that’s as close as they got. Yanagiya scored a try
then converted it himself to put Capilano up 10-3. Mike Langley’s converted try made it 17-3 at the half. The Lakers opened the second half with a try by Jo Dolesau, but it would be their only major score of the day. Capilano went on to secure the victory despite losing players to yellow cards in the game’s ¿nal 20 minutes. “Today we won with old school heart,” said Capilano head coach Tom Larisch in a release. “We didn’t execute like we should but we won through effort.” “When you have the chance to play a team like Capilano, it gives us something to measure ourselves against,” said Burnaby
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Lake head coach Kris De Scossa. “We come away from today knowing what we have to work on and we look forward to playing them in the Premier League season.” Burnaby Lake had better success in the Division One championship, as they upset topseeded Bayside Sharks 20-15. Trailing 15-0, Burnaby Lake scored 20 unanswered points on Brad Mchugh’s try and ¿ve penalties kicked by Nolan Shelley. “We went into the second half with con¿dence,” said Burnaby Lake head coach Dave Murphy. “We held onto the ball, stayed patient and we executed.”
The New Westminster Hyacks recently announced their team awards. Jeremy Wilson was the senior team’s most valuable player while Julian Ramirez got the honour for the junior varsity squad. Jonathan Lopez Cruz and Tristan Sands were the respective teams’ best backs while Kevin Sabau and Tommy Robertson won the coaches’ awards. Makoto Brennen was the top lineman for the senior team, and Stewart Sommerfeld the top junior lineman. Scholar athlete recognition went to Arjun Venkatesh and Tiger Xu. Senior quarterback Regan Eberding won the Sidoo Family Scholarship.
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COMMUNITY INTEGRATION SERVICES SOCIETY Part - Time LSW & Casual LSWs Community Integration Services Society (CISS) has an exciting Life Skill Worker position available at their M – F day program which provides employment, recreation, leisure, and volunteer support to adults with developmental disabilities of varying ages. CISS is seeking a skilled individual who has been trained in ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) and NVCI (Non Violent Crisis Intervention) to fill a permanent PT Life Skills Worker position. This position is 17 hrs/wk (M, T, & W) and you will have the opportunity of working extra shifts on the other 2 days. If you have this specialized training and meet all other requirements listed below, we encourage you to apply. As well, CISS is also seeking applicants to join our Casual pool of Life Skills Workers. If you can commit to working Mondays and Fridays as well as a minimum of one other day during the week, are willing to work at all day programs (Tri Cities and North Vancouver) and meet these qualifications: grade 12, current CPR/FA certificate, a reliable vehicle with business insurance and 2 million liability and have experience working/volunteering with adults with developmental disabilities please send us your resume. Related education is an asset along with computer skills and a good command of the English language. Successful candidates for all positions must undergo a criminal records check. Qualified applicants please send your resume to Pam Galt at employment@gociss.org or fax to 604-931-1690. Only those short-listed will be contacted.
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniels 6 month old pup (1 male), looking for a loving home. Vet checked: eyes, ears & heart Registered CKC & micro chipped Parents, champion CKC registered. Socialized with children and other animals Call : 604 - 460 - 8086
A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports
TOY FOX TERRIER PUPPIES Avail. Dec.12/11. Aver. adult 5-10 lbs. Happy. lively, inquisitive, friendly, attach to family, easily trained, litter box train. Enjoy agility, Exc. for children 5+ yrs.,elderly & apt. Family raised w/children. CKC reg., vet ✓, 1st shots, dewormed, tattoo, 6 wks health ins. & puppy kit. INQUIRE KAREN: 250-656-9696. restore2balance@telus.net WANTED, a caring older couple to adopt an affectionate Golden Retriever, 4 year old spayed F. Loves to go for daily walks, adores car rides, obedient, very protective. Call 604-541-0344
Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 533
Tree removal done RIGHT!
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PETS 477
PETS
Blood Hound pups, CKC Reg health ✔, 1st vac., micro chipped, 1 male, 6 fem. Liver & tan, ready to go 604-574-5788 BORDER COLLIE PUPPIES P/B. Males $400, fem. $450. Vet chk, 1st shots Call 604-250-4360 BOUVIER DES FLANDERS PUPPIES,5 MALES, CAN VIEW PARENTS, $260. 604 942 1916 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 CHOCOLATE LAB PUPS. Vet checked. 1st shots. Parents both registered. $550. 604-309-2390.
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APARTMENT/CONDOS
OPEN SUN 1-3 PM $455,000 ESPRIT North #1408 - 7325 Arcola Condo w/ mountain view. 2 BR - 2Bath -2 Pkg stalls, storage. sauna and exercise rm. Income $1650 Brookside Rlty Dave 604-240-3523
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RENTALS 706
APARTMENT/CONDO
WEED FREE Mushroom Manure. 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877 CHINESE SHARPEI PUPS MINI’S/TOYS-MALES -$1200.00 www.wrinklesrus.com 604-315-8774 ENGLISH BULLDOG, CKC reg. 6 wks old, shots, microchip, vet ✔ Healthy, happy, gorgeous. Health gurant’d. $2800. Call 778-895-8453 German Sheperd 21/2 yr old f, good temp., exc. family watch dog $500, 4 yr old f. beagle, exc. family pet $100 no Sunday calls 604-7963026 JACK RUSSELL pups 3 Female 1 male. Short legs, smooth coat. Dew claws done. $500. 778-883-6049 MALTI / SHIH-TZU / POODLE X. Pups/adults. Non-shedding. Chocolate, white & beige. 604-820-9469 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 NORWEGIAN ELKHOUND pups. Registered, micro chipped, 1st shots. Ready now. 604-823-2259 mitzvig@hotmail.ca RED NOSE PIT BULL - 9 months old. $1000: (Best offer) 604-5341094, 729-3990 SHIHTZU- Bichon Puppies, vet chkd, dewormed, 1st shots. ready to go. $500 ea. 2 F (604)581-8354
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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
660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE
BEST FIREWOOD 32nd Season & 37,000 Cust Deliv. Fully Seas. Maple, Birch, Alder 604-582-7095 Fireside Enterprises Ltd Seasoned Alder, Birch and Maple firewood. Call 604-941-8963
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www.dannyevans.ca
Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley
FURNITURE
Super Clean ONE Bedrooms Quiet & well maintained bldg. Includes heat & hot water. On site manager. Cat okay. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Secure parking available. For viewing call:
Call 604- 522-5230
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
BRIDGEVIEW FLEA MARKET Every Sunday, Year Round, 80 Vendors 7am-3pm, 11475-126a St. Sry. Info./Book Table 604-625-3208
Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022
Rozario 778-788-1849 The Scrapper
Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management
NEW WESTMINSTER
DORIC MANOR
DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
1-800-910-6402
236 - 8th St. Bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 bdrm suites for rent. Includes heat / hot water and cable. Close to Massey Theatre, Douglas College, Royal City Mall.
Phone: 604-522-9153
www.PreApproval.cc
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CARS - DOMESTIC
Large newly renovated 1 & 2 bdrm apts available in well-kept 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
CEDARWAY APT CLAREMONT TERRACE
** 6960 ELWELL ST ** Near HighGate Mall (formerly known as Middlegate) Quiet, spacious 2 & 1 Bdrms & Bachelor suites. Newly reno’d. Incls: Balcony, prkg, heat & h/wtr
604-525-2661
Bright & Clean 1 & 2 Bdrms D/W, Heat and hot water included. Close to schools, shopping & public transportation.
Call 604-837-4589 www.aptrentals.net
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MAPLE PLACE TOWERS
WHATTLEKAINUM HOUSING CO-OP ORIENTATION
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.
www.aptrentals.net BURNABY
Villa Del Mar 6630 Telford Ave.
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! BURNABY
CO-OP RENTALS
BURNABY
BURNABY
Call 604-421-1235
1987 CHEVROLET Celebrity Clean, 166,00 kms, $1000. obo Call 604-619-8596 1990 PONTIAC 6000, Air Cared, loaded, new winter tires, white, 4 dr., $995 obo (604)826-0519
6985 Walker Ave
Please call 778-994-2334 BURNABY
Well maintained 2 bdrms with 1.5 washroom. 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
Woodland surroundings, on Forest Grove Drive. Good location, close to schools, SFU and Lougheed Mall. No subsidies available. $10 application fee. Maximum housing charges; 2 bdrms $899/mo. 3 bdrms. $1009/mo. & 4 bdrms. $1112/mo. Shares $2500.
NO SUBSIDIES AVAILABLE Orientation: Sunday, December 11th 1:30 p.m. at 51A-8740 Forest Grove Dr. Phone 604-420-2442
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SUITES, LOWER
COQUITLAM, W.W. Plateau, fully furnished 1 bdrm, priv. entr, sm. back yard. all appls, TV & micro. Avail now, $800 incl utils. NS. Cat ok. Michael 604-469-1150 or Cheryl 604-468-7262. Must be seen!
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SUITES, UPPER
E.BURNABY newer 3bdrm. 2baths, jacuzzi, h/w heat, h/w floor, nr. schools, $1900mo 604-861-8819
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
851 1993 Cadillac CTS. Black on black, leather, sunroof. Must see! $10,500, Mint. Phone 604 809 6235 2000 FORD FOCUS, standard trans., blue, 4 dr. sedan, CD, Air Cared. $1995 obo (604)826-0519 2002 CHRYSLER INTREPID 105K kms, great shape/condition, Air/care 2013, no accident, fully loaded, $2500 obo 604-441-7685 2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING convertible, silver, 84 k’s. auto. Mags. $6795/obo. (604)826-0519 2009 CADILLAC DTS, black, grey leather, mint cond, 47K. Must sell! $25,000 obo. Call 604-805-4545.
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2007 Honda Civic DXG 5 speed standard, 2 dr., grey, 130K, p/w, p/l, a/c, am/fm/cd, no acc. $9,500 604-793-3819
828 COMMERCIAL VEHICLES 2001 Ford Diesel Ambulance. Approx. 270km. 10K worth of med. supplies incl’d. Earn up to 1000 per day. Leaving Province, will sacrifice for $23,999, no reasonable offer will be refused! 1-604-703-3934 OBO
2011 5th Wheel 32’ Gooseneck Cargo Trailer, triple axle, 4000lb ramp, electric brakes, roof vents, 36” side door, like new, $12,500. Call 604-560-4037
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RECREATIONAL/SALE
2003 21’ WILDWOOD 5th wheel, light weight, a/c, awning, slide-out beautiful cond. $16,500 obo. Call 604-287-1127 2004 F350 LARIAT CREW CAB, 4X4, long box, 5th wheel, 180K, full load $16,000 obo. 604-812-1278
2011 LAREDO 302LT
AUTO FINANCING
1 Bedrooms available near Lougheed Mall and transit. Rent includes heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Refs required.
Call (604) 931-2670
New West. Crown Manor 430 – 9th Street. 1 bdrm apart, on site ldry, 1 prking spot. Close to shop ping, all amens. Heat & hot water incl. $760/m. 604-451-6676
TRUCKS & VANS
1991 FORD F150, XLT Lariat 4x4, V8 auto, reg cab, 8’ box w/liner & canopy, new brakes, Aircared, more 210K. $2700/obo (604)820-8218 2003 LANDROVER V6 silver 140,000k loaded 4/whl dr $6,450 obo. 604-857-9037, 778-552-6300 2005 MONTANA SV6, loaded, Onstar, 7 pass., new front rotors & brakes. Mint. $6000. 604-812-1278
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 2002 DODGE NEON R/T standard trans., white, sunroof, used eng., new timing belt & clutch. CD stacker $3295 obo. (604)826-0519 2003 VOLVO V40, S/W, Blue, loaded 155,000 kms. auto. new tires. $6000 firm. Phone 604-538-9257. 2004 MERCEDES C230 SEDAN auto, sunroof, 47k, Gold Mist Mica over blk. leather, exc. cond. local, no accid. $14,230 (604)328-1883
TRANSPORTATION
COQUITLAM
Welcome Home !
#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
1999 CHEVY BLAZER, black, mags 2” lift 4x4, Air Cared, std. new clutch $4795 obo 604-826-0519
Do you want to live in the security of a family community?
Walker Manor 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.
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
847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
PORT COQUITLAM
Burnaby:
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
Colonial House 435 Ash Street
NEW WESTMINSTER
• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331
GARAGE SALES
845
APARTMENT/CONDO
BURNABY
MATTRESSES staring at $99
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AUTO FINANCING
NEW WESTMINSTER
RENTALS 706
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TRANSPORTATION
HOMES WANTED
WE BUY HOMES Damaged House! Older House! Difficulty Selling! Behind on Payments! Need to Sell Now? NO FEES! NO RISK! QUICK CASH! Call us First! 604.657.9422
FUEL
1YR Seasoned Alder Birch Maple Clean, Split, DRY & Delivered. Family Operated for 20 yrs. (604)825-9264
TRANSPORTATION
Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402
HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS
• Tree & Stump Removal • Certified Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck • Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging ~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~
604-787-5915, 604-291-7778
FERTILIZERS
REAL ESTATE
Elec. awning, elec. stab jacks, “family-sized” dinette, power tongue jack, LCD TV. $26,483 (Stk.30530) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
2009 FORD F 150 XLT, 38,000km, 4x4, 1 owner, no accidents, local, exc. cond. ARE cover. $29,500. 604-341-8694
MARINE 912
BOATS
ALUMINUM BOAT WANTED, 10’, 12’ or 14’, with or without motor or trailer, will pay cash, 604-319-5720
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Notice is Hereby Given that creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Jacob Willem Breedyk, otherwise known as Jim Breedyk, formerly of 1801 - 1245 Quayside Drive, New Westminster, British Columbia, V3M 6J6, Deceased, who died on May 30, 2008, are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the Executors, Ingrid Kanters and Laurens Elmendorp, care of Ingrid Kanters, 113 28 Richmond, Street, New Westminster, British Columbia, V3L 5P4, on or before the 10th day of January, 2012, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received.
A24 NewsLeader Friday, December 9, 2011
& 4TH ANNUAL
Wesgroup Tree Sale 5TH ANNUAL
Santa Shops Sapperton December 10, 2011 11:00am to 3:00pm The Brewery District 200 Block of E. Columbia (next to the new Thrifty Foods)
All proceeds to support
Tree sale hosted by
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