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SIXTH STREET UTILITY CONSTRUCTION: UPDATE Since June 2011, utility construction and upgrading work has been taking place in the 6th Street corridor. Valued at approximately $3,000,000, this work includes installation of new storm sewer and water mains on 6th Street between Queens Avenue and 6th Avenue and on 6th Avenue between 5th Street and 6th Street.

CITYPAGE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Monday, November 28, 2011 - 6:00 pm

While the work was originally expected to be complete by the end of September, unforeseen events, scope of work additions and inclement weather have led to delays. Completion of the water main replacement on 6th Avenue is now expected to be completed by the end of November and storm sewer work at 6th Street and Lancaster Street is expected to be completed at the same time. Curb to curb repaving of 6th Street in the areas impacted by this construction will take place in 2012. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this work and appreciate the public’s understanding as we move towards completion of upgrades to our city’s critical infrastructure.

Council Chamber, City Hall 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC V3L 1H9 TEXT AMENDMENT ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 7494, 2011

ENTER THE RICK HANSEN RELAY CONTEST

Purpose: The purpose of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 7494, 2011 is to incorporate the intent of the 1995 Council adopted encroachment policy into Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001. If approved, the text amendment would address the development density and lot coverage issues that result from the encroachment of existing buildings across legal lot lines onto neighbouring properties. The text amendment would also deal with the current prohibition of placing more than one building on a lot in the case where an existing building encroaches on a neighbouring lot. City Contact:

25 years ago, Rick Hansen ﬁnished his Man In Motion World Tour by wheeling across Canada from Cape Spear, NL to Vancouver, BC. This year 7,000 people will follow in his tracks to continue the journey of making positive changes in the lives of others. If you would like to enter for the chance to be a Rick Hansen Relay medal-bearer, please go to www.rickhansenrelay.com. You can enter to walk, run or wheel in the relay - do your community proud by joining in on this once-in-a-lifetime experience. This contest closes December 28, 2011.

Development Services Department 604-527-4503. Inspection of Documents: A copy of the proposed bylaw and related material may be inspected at Legislative Services, City Hall, 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, British Columbia during normal office hours being 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday inclusive (except Statutory Holidays) from November 7, 2011. Public Participation: At the hearing, the public shall be allowed to make representations to the Council respecting matters contained in the proposed bylaw. All persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard, or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaw. Written submissions can be submitted to the Corporate Officer until the close of the Public Hearing. All persons who prefer to have their submissions available to Council members in advance as part of the Public Hearing agenda package, should deliver their submissions to Legislative Services, 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC, V3L 1H9 (Fax #: 604-527-4594), by 4:30 pm on Tuesday, November 22, 2011. Please be advised that submissions received will be published on the City of New Westminster website, with other associated information. No further submissions can be considered by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. Rick Page Corporate Officer This meeting will be broadcast over the internet and/or television.

EBOOKS AND EREADERS: WHAT’S THE BUZZ Are you wondering what all the buzz is about eBooks and eReaders? The New Westminster Public Library will hold an information session on Thursday, November 24 at 7:00 pm. Find out more about what eBooks are, some of the popular eReaders and how to download free eBooks from the Library. As space is limited, pre-register in the library or by phone at 604-527-4667.

MASSEY VICTORY HEIGHTS RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION The regular meeting of the Massey Victory Heights Residents’ Association will be held on November 24 at 7:00 pm at the Mount Zion Lutheran Church, at the corner of Tenth Avenue and Cumberland Street (basement entrance). In addition to regular business, Cory McLaren, Emergency Planning Assistant for the City of New Westminster, will be giving a presentation on Earthquake Preparedness. Learn to survive the big one. Cost to attend, as always, is free. Complete agenda available at www.masseyvictoryheights.com

PUBLIC HEARING START TIME REMINDER The City of New Westminster would like to remind all residents that Public Hearings start at 6:00 pm in Council Chamber at City Hall. The next Public Hearing will be on November 28, 2011. Please check the city website at www.newwestcity.ca for meeting schedules.

WEST END RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at 7:00 pm at Unity in Action Church, 1630 Edinburgh St at 17th St Agenda will include a discussion on the Master Transportation Plan update. For more information, call Elmer Rudolph at 604-521-3346.

VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT SESSION FOR IRVING HOUSE AND SAMSON V MARITIME MUSEUM Date: Time: Location: Registration:

Wednesday, November 30, 2011 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm New Westminster Museum & Archives 302 Royal Avenue Free, but pre-registration is requested. Call 604-519-1066

Additional information: Individuals interested in volunteering with The City of New Westminster’s Irving House and Samson V Maritime Museum are encouraged to attend this information session. Students interested in long term practicum placements are also encouraged to attend. Irving House and Samson V are part of City of New Westminster’s Museum & Archives. Contacts: Ruby Campbell Volunteer Coordinator P: 604-519-1023 rcampbell@newwestcity.ca

Oana Capota Museum Curator/Heritage Programmer P: 604-515-3842 ocapota@newwestcity.ca

EVENING FITNESS AT CENTURY HOUSE FOR 40+ EXERCISERS Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Enjoy an interesting and stimulating aerobics class with a variety of music styles that will motivate you to get moving. Classes may also include strength and resistance training, posture and balance work, stretching and relaxation to complete a great all round ﬁtness program. For more information, call 604-519-1066.

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Friday, November 18, 2011 NewsLeader A3 OPINION page 6 | LETTERS page 7 | SPORTS page 20

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The tug of guitar strings Whether the craft is making or playing, guitars have a powerful pull Mario Bartel photo@burnabynewsleader.com

were sore, his ¿ngers cramped. As he got older, he joined his school’s band. He didn’t play guitar in the band, but when other kids learned he could play guitar, he became “a hot commodity,” he recalls. They formed after-school bands, and by 13 he was playing teen dances. A few years later he was playing the blues and backup for singers in East Vancouver clubs like the Smiling Buddha. Guitars were his life and became his livelihood. He’s played for TV shows, worked on commercial jingles, played in the orchestra pit at the Stanley Theatre, formed his own family band, ShutterÀy. MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADER He’s also acquired more than a Burnaby musician David Sinclair plays one of his favourite guitars, an Irish acoustic that has a wider few guitars. neck which allows his Àngers to do more without having to play all the strings.

uitarist David Sinclair was about to appear on the Tonight Show, backing Sarah McLachlan as part of her band. But there was a problem. The American leg of McLachlan’s tour was at an end, and the band had sent their instruments ahead to be cleared by Canadian customs. The loaner guitar in Sinclair’s hands had a white neck, making it dif¿cult for him to see the white guide dots under the bright studio lights. He scrambled to ¿nd another. Just before show time, his guitar company, Hamer, came through. Such is the connection musicians have with their instruments. Sinclair struggles to de¿ne it with words, but he says it can take him up to a year to properly bond with a guitar, to get to a point where he doesn’t have to think about the instrument he’s playing, “just Àow with it.”

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Sometimes the wood requires tough love and a ¿rm hand, planing and sanding an inch-thick board into a smoothly curved guitar back that is 1/4” thick in some places, 1/8” in others. Often he uses a gentler, precise touch, cutting narrow sound holes, forming and adjoining the thin strips of the guitar’s walls. There can be frustrations and stress, such as when a piece of ¿ne-grained maple he’s planing chips at Kevin Green, guitar maker the edges, scraping his You don’t create it, it comes through you. I’m knuckle into bloody a conduit for the guitar and you do everything pulp. Mostly there’s joy you can to make sure it turns out alright. and satisfaction. “It’s like having a ••••• kid,” says Green, who lives in New Kevin Green crafts guitars. Westminster’s West End and crafts He likens the month-long process his guitars in a warren of artists’ of transforming solid slabs of golden workshops in an East Vancouver maple and planks of rich mahogany warehouse. “You don’t create it, it and spruce into subtly arched, comes through you. I’m a conduit for elegantly shaped instruments to the guitar and you do everything you raising a child. can to make sure it turns out alright.”

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••••• When Kevin Green hands To Sinclair, guitars are tools that one of his guitars over to the musician have helped him earn a living for more or collector who ordered it, the than 40 years. separation anxiety can be His relationship with just as tough as sending his guitars began when he child out into the world. was eight years old. His “They just don’t belong to grandmother had just you anymore,” says Green, moved down to the Lower who built his ¿rst guitar 20 Mainland from the north, years ago. schlepping with her a piano He was just out of art and a cheap mail-order school in Toronto in the guitar with colour-coded early 1990s, playing clubs dots on the neck to help COVER SHOT: New like the El Macambo Westminster’s Kevin and Lee’s Palace with an neophyte musicians learn Green with one of to play. industrial punk band called the guitars it takes Sinclair could think of him about a month to Lambdamage when he handcraft. His guitars became enamoured with nothing more he wanted sell for $3,500- the sound and look of an to do, so he started taking $4,000. lessons. MARIO BARTEL archtop jazz guitar. NEWSLEADER “It was no question for “It’s like the last me,” says Sinclair, now 62. instrument you’d expect to “I liked the guitar right from the start. see in a punk band,” says Green. It was just the greatest thing.” But he couldn’t afford one. So much so, after his ¿rst lesson he Please see ‘ITS SORT OF A ZEN’, A10 practiced his chords until his hands

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Abbott approves schools project land swaps Just three days before the civic election, achieved,” said school board chair Michael Ewen provincial Minister of Education George Abbott in a city press release. “The land exchanges can has approved the land exchanges needed to make now proceed which allows the new schools to move the New Westminster forward to the project schools project happen. approval stage.” Abbott gave his Mayor Wayne Wright blessing to the city was pleased with how Michael Ewen, school board chair and the school district the city and district have We are very excited that this milestone has swapping land at the worked together on the been achieved. The land exchanges can now former St. Mary’s proceed which allows the new schools to move project so far. forward to the project approval stage. Hospital site and New “There has been a Westminster secondary great deal of effort by and Mercer Stadium site. both parties in order to In a letter to the district, Abbott said the come to this important stage in the process,” said exchanges open the way for capital project funding Wright. “The minister’s approval is a very positive agreements to be signed for construction of a step forward.” new elementary school at St. Mary’s and then the After the elementary and middle schools are built, subsequent building of a middle school on the then work will begin on the second phase of the current John Robson site. project which is a new secondary school and a new “We are very excited that this milestone has been Massey Performing Arts Centre on the site.

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Remembrance robber nabbed New Westminster police are recommending two charges of robbery against a 28-year-old New Westminster man following incidents Downtown on Remembrance Day afternoon. A business in the 700 block

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Fuzzy on Ànances All the talk about the installation of smart meters has perhaps clouded an even more serious issue at B.C. Hydro – how it keeps its books. Auditor General John Doyle recently released his latest report, B.C. Hydro : The Effects of RateRegulated Accounting, outlining how accounting at the Crown corporation doesn’t really paint a true picture of its ¿nances and the fact government has no plan to address the issue. The report examines the implications of B.C. Hydro’s use of rate-regulated accounting, which allows B.C. Hydro to establish deferral accounts into which it can “defer” expenses to future years. As of March 2011, a net total of $2.2 billion in expenses was deferred and, by government’s own estimate, the balance is predicted to grow to $5 billion by 2017. There does not appear to be a plan to reduce the balance of these accounts, let alone halt their growth. Rate-regulated accounting “can mask the true cost of doing business, create the appearance of pro¿tability where none actually exists, and place undue burdens on future ratepayers,” Doyle writes. Canada will be adopting international ¿nancial reporting standards in the coming year, which does not allow for deferral accounts. As such, expenses that are currently being deferred under rate regulation would be shown each year, bringing to the forefront the ¿nancial consequences of management decisions and highlighting the challenges that lie ahead. But the province is considering not moving B.C. Hydro to IFRS, said Doyle. “It is requiring B.C. Hydro to adopt part of an American accounting standard that allows rate regulation, abandoning the transparency that will be required by Canadian GAAP.” Isn’t this the same government that, not too long ago, was talking about transparency and accountability? – Black Press

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Thoughts on an election’s eve

omorrow, New Westminster voters will choose a new mayor, council and school board. On the campaign trail, there has been some good, lively debate, digging into the important issues facing the city. The “meet-the-candidates” mixer at LafÀines on Nov. 2 hosted by NEXT New West, New West Environmental Partners and Tenth to the Fraser blog offered a great chance to meet the impressive group of people hoping to represent us. It’s heartening to see people interested in a job that—particularly at the local level—provides few perks but mounds of work and mindnumbing meetings. At traditional all-candidates meetings, people heckle, and special interests often stack the crowd so that the event can be useless to the undecided voter. But at LafÀines it was like a breath of fresh air. A comedian warmed up the crowd with some laughs. The candidates made some quick intros, then it was time to mingle and get to know them. I look forward to more of the same

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in the future. It will be interesting to see the results on Saturday. This year, I’m breaking from tradition and offering a few of my picks. On school board, I’m hoping for a Voice majority. Why? Simple. I’d like to see what they would do differently. All the candidates are strong, but we’ve had one way of doing things for many years, it’s worth seeing another. For council, there are candidates I think are strong, smart and passionate about their issues. I won’t do the laundry list, but a few who stand out. Jaimie McEvoy seems genuinely committed to helping the underprivileged in this city. After all, he works for The Hospitality Project at Shiloh-Sixth Avenue Church. The poor need a strong voice. Jonathan Cote has done a great job of bringing a number of new issues to the table,

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particularly on the environmental side, and is well-connected with the needs of younger voters. I wouldn’t be surprised if we see him going to the provincial or federal level in a few years. If he were a stock, I’d invest. Bill Harper is strong, and knows his stuff. If there’s a caucus chair of the labour folks, he’s the man. And he’s probably the most labour of the bunch. Chuck Puchmayr will likely be back. I can’t judge him because I didn’t live here when he was on council last. My guess is the labour folks have been brokering deals with Mayor Wayne Wright, supporting his initiatives in exchange for things like the Living Wage policy. It’s been a relatively peaceful time on city council the past three years. No open warfare, just some minor scufÀes. It won’t be that way if James Crosty unseats Wright on Saturday. Crosty has vowed to freeze property taxes for three years, and to conduct a “core review.” Due to bargained increases for union employees, whose salaries account for the lion’s share of the city’s operating budget, Crosty’s

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pledge would essentially mean a signi¿cant cut to city services and/ or capital projects. He’s right that the city needs to rein in its spending. New West residents pay too much, per capita, in property taxes, and we need to be more serious about tackling that. And while Wright has committed to making this a priority, all he’s said to me is that he’d “slow down a little” on the capital projects. Not good enough. But Crosty’s divisive style of politics could be corrosive in city hall. At times, his campaign has been manipulative, disingenuine, petty and negative. And although he frequently talks about a grassroots movement calling for change, I haven’t seen it. Wright has led the city on a better path, and he’s hustled on our behalf. Sure, there are holes to poke in Wright’s record. And yes, I think he’s almost done as mayor. If there was a stronger candidate out there, I might consider it. But not this time. Chris Bryan is editor of the NewsLeader.

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A truly moving ceremony at NWSS As they do each year on the day before Remembrance Day, NWSS students paid tribute to soldiers, past and present, at Massey Theatre. Like last year, I was humbled and amazed at the students’ diligence, maturity, talent and generosity of spirit. They remembered, and they were grateful for the personal strength and courage of those who choose to serve and sacri¿ce. Exploring their feelings about war and peace and about duty to country, family, and self through dance, song, music, poetry and stories, the dance, band, choir and drama students moved the audience, some to tears. In his address, guest speaker Capt. Braden Greaves was clearly affected by the commitment of these students. The assembly was powerful because everything on stage and backstage was led by students. They choreographed the dances, wrote the poems and stories they told, edited the videos, and arranged the music. Backstage, they managed all the technical aspects. Students also led the traditional elements of a Remembrance Day ceremony, including the processional and recessional, Colour Guard, and an achingly beautiful Last Post by one of the trumpet students. Of course, all of this is possible because of the dedicated drama, dance, band and choir teachers and because, overall, they have the

teaching and performance spaces necessary to offer ¿ne arts programs recognized throughout the region for their excellence. This assembly, performed twice so that all the high school students can attend, would be impossible in a black box theatre that seats just hundreds or, even worse, in a multipurpose room, which many new high schools are stuck with for their performance needs. It was a privilege to attend this ceremony. I wish more parents and other residents would come and ¿ll the front rows reserved each year for the public. I urge you to put next year’s ceremony on your calendars now: 8:40 a.m. (Block A) or 10:10 a.m. (Block B). You won’t see a more moving tribute to Canada’s military, and you will witness for yourself the pride of New West—our ¿ne arts programs and our young people. Robyn So, New Westminster

GIVE VETERANS RESPECT Your online poll last week asked the question: “Will Remembrance Day be given the same reverence when there are no more Second World War veterans?” I sincerely believe that our answer should be a resounding yes. As I stood with many others in New Westminster at the Remembrance Day ceremonies at the Armouries and at City Hall

and looked at the faces of the veterans we honoured, my heart and my mind was also with my parents who have both passed away. My mother, like so many of her countrymen, was a quiet but proud member of the Danish Resistance to the German Occupation. My father fought Nazism in Europe as a captain in the French army, was taken prisoner of war, and lost family members in the Holocaust. Later they immigrated to Canada with their young family so their children would be safe if war broke out in Europe once again. My father was a proud member of the Canadian Legion until he died at 93. Like so many veterans, he did not speak often about the war. But that changed markedly in the last few years of his life when he was faced with constant struggles to get home support and transit for the disabled and care and attention in the nursing home where he spent the last months of his life. Every day I saw him or spoke with him and went to bat for him, he cried out: “Judith, tell them I am a veteran. Tell them I fought in World War Two. Tell them I deserve some respect.” Our parents and grandparents and loved ones made huge sacri¿ces for their families, for their communities, for our country and for world peace. And we must never ever forget that. We will continue to honour them on

Remembrance Day here in New Westminster and across the country. I am con¿dent of that. But we must also, on Remembrance Day, commit to honouring our veterans and our seniors 365 days a year—by ensuring they have the supports and care they need and deserve so that they can live out their last days with dignity and with respect. Judy Darcy New Westminster

SALUTE TO THOSE TO STEP UP We’re down to the ¿nal days before the election. I would like to say thank you to all of the men and women who are willing to step into the role of mayor, councillor or school trustee. These are usually thankless positions and to subject oneself to the perils of public service for little or no pay is, for the most part, a selÀess act. Most don’t do it to boost their ego, but because they sincerely care about the welfare of this city, and for this we should all be grateful. If these men and women are willing to give three years of their lives to serve us, the citizens of this city, the very least we can do is to give them a few minutes of our lives and vote. Karen Foss New Westminster

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A fundraising event also brought in $925. Susan Wandell was next with $130 in donations and $1,137 from a fundraising event. For more information released by Voice on the slate’s council and trustee campaign contributions go to www. voicenewwestminster.org.

Connect Pattullo to Coquitlam not NW Incumbent Coun. Jaimie McEvoy is suggesting the city consider whether it wants the Pattullo Bridge to connect to the city when it is rebuilt. McEvoy says since New Westminster is overwhelmed by traf¿c it would be best if a new Pattullo connect North Surrey to Coquitlam so commuters can hook up easily with Highway 1. The New Westminster and District Labour Council-backed candidate pointed out when the bridge was

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Cote defends Pier Park decision Coun. Jonathan Cote is defending council’s decision to build Westminster Pier Park. “When it opens early next year, it will be an incredible asset for all residents of the city,” Cote said in a news release. The city received $16.5 million from the federal and provincial governments for the project. “It is incredible that a city of our size received such a signi¿cant grant and it surprises me that a number of municipal candidates would have passed up such an opportunity,” he said. He said council now needs to work on connecting the park to Columbia Street and Sapperton Landing.

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Fatefully, he’d just moved into a studio apartment next to a luthier—someone who makes or repairs string instruments—who took Green under his wing. It took him six months to build his archtop, but he’d found a calling. He apprenticed for two or three years, then moved west, where he paid the rent by making furniture and restoring antiques while crafting guitars in his spare time. “I would always ¿nd the time and space to sneak one in,” says Green. It turns out his love for working with wood wasn’t an accident; he learned there was a violin maker and boat builder in his family history.

••••• David Sinclair’s never had a guitar custom built for himself. He buys his off the rack, getting modi¿cations to suit his needs. He ¿nds the instrument’s seemingly limitless variations creatively invigorating and challenging. “Each has certain sounds,” says Sinclair of his collection, which hang on the walls of his garage studio or stored in their cases in a back closet. “They all do different things.” •••••

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Lisa Shepherd ARTIST, DANCER & CHOREOGRAPHER

I’m an artist. volunteer. parent. voter. Many things define who I am. I’m an artist who has drawn on my Métis heritage in dance, art, jewelry making and clothing design. I’m also a mother, mentor and volunteer. One of the most important things I am is a voter. The life of my community is shaped by decisions and the work done by my Mayor, Council and School Trustees. I choose who will represent me and who will shape the community my son will inherit. In some communities fewer than one in four eligible voters takes the time participate in local elections. I make sure my voice is heard by my choices. Join me and be a voter.

VOTE

JAMES BELL FOR CITY COUNCIL

Independent supporter of the disabled Email: dadbell@live.ca 778-893-9875

Ο Convert Justice Institute into a new high school Ο Preserve Massey Theatre Complex Ο Repair Canada Games Pool

ELECT

JAMES BELL FOR SCHOOL TRUSTEE Independent supporter of the disabled Email: dadbell@live.ca 778-893-9875

Conﬂict of interest continues to be hot topic Board of education candidates differ on issue Grant Granger ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com

Since the last civic election three years ago conÀict of interest has been a hot topic around the board of education table. While the issue’s temperature has fallen and risen a few times since then, the mercury seems to be at the top of the conÀict-of-interest thermometer during this year’s volatile election campaign. In 2009, trustee Casey Cook, a Voice New Westminster candidate, recused himself from budget discussions because his daughter was an education assistant in the district and might have been affected by layoffs. Voice has occasionally suggested because board chair Michael Ewen is a teacher in Surrey and his wife is one in New Westminster he should excuse himself from voting on some decisions. They also

David

PHELAN for New Westminster School Board Leadership, Integrity, Dedication www.davidphelan.org

felt outgoing trustees Brent Atkinson, who had two children teaching in New Westminster, and Lori Watt, who is employed by CUPE, might be in conÀict at times. In this election, two other New Westminster and District Labour Council candidates are also teachers, David Phelan in Coquitlam and Jonina Campbell in Richmond. In addition, Phelan’s wife is a New Westminster teacher. “I believe it’s part of public con¿dence,” said trustee Jim Goring, a Voice candidate who has a ConÀict of Interest 101 section on his campaign website. “Some people would say, ‘I would never make a decision based on my position as JANZEN this or my position as that.’ I’m happy you’re going to be that forthright, but the public might think differently.” Goring wonders if Ewen, Phelan and Campbell are all elected and they step aside when discussing teacher negotiations whether it’s possible to have enough votes to make a decision. “If we have an issue and one trustee is away and three have to absent themselves, it’s not impossible. It does create some issues, particularly even more so in that we’re in (B.C. Teachers Federation) job action right now,” said Goring, who recently was accused by a New West teacher of being in conÀict because he negotiated the Massey Theatre agreement with someone who had donated to the Voice campaign in 2008. Trustee James Janzen, who like Ewen is endorsed by the labour council, said as long as School Act guidelines are followed with conÀicts of interest being declared and trustees vote their conscience, there’s nothing wrong. “My sense is that Michael understands when he is in a conÀict and acts appropriately. It’s not up to us to judge what other people do. As long as people follow the rules I think we’re OK,” said Janzen. Ewen believes it’s a non-issue. He said when he’s been door knocking or making phone calls during the campaign no one has asked about conÀict of interest. Most are only interested in talking about education, he said. “Everybody knows that I’m a teacher, so people can vote for me or not vote for me. I just hope that after this election, whether I win, lose or draw, we can stop this electioneering around the board table,” said Ewen, who has been a trustee for 32 years.

ELECT FOR SCHOOL BOARD

JONINA CAMPBELL Quality Education for New Westminster Students

www.joninacampbell.ca /joninacampbellcampaign @joninacampbell.ca Email: jonina@telus.net

RE-ELECT BETTY McINTOSH TO COUNCIL

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Friday, November 18, 2011 NewsLeader A19

2011

GENERAL LOCAL ELECTION NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING

ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the City of New Westminster that an election by voting is necessary to elect one (1) Mayor, six (6) Councillors, and seven (7) School Trustees, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

Advance Voting Opportunities will be open to qualiﬁed electors of the City of New Westminster: Date: Time: Location:

MAYOR – One (1) to be elected SURNAME

USUAL NAMES

Crosty McFadyen Nantel Wright

James Vance François Wayne

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Date: Time: Location:

COUNCILLOR – Six (6) to be elected SURNAME

USUAL NAMES

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Ashdown Bell Cote Donnelly Harper Krasnogor Liu McEvoy McIntosh Mulangu Noshad Osterman Palmer Puchmayr Sihota Wandell Williams

John James Jonathan X. Calvin Bill Vladimir Gerry Jaimie Betty Paul David Bob Gavin Chuck Harp Susan Lorrie

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SCHOOL TRUSTEE – Seven (7) to be elected SURNAME

USUAL NAMES

Bell Campbell Cook Ewen Goring Graham Janzen McEachern Keen Mortensen Pepa Phelan Richmond

James Jonina Casey Michael Jim Lisa James Brenda MaryAnn James David Glen

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GENERAL VOTING DAY, SATURDAY, NOVEMB NOVEMBER 19, 2011 General Voting Day will be open to qualiﬁed electors of the City of New Westminster on Saturday, November 19, 2011 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the following locations: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

Wednesday, November 9, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, B.C.

Queen Elizabeth School, 921 Salter Street Connaught Heights School, 2201 London Street Lord Tweedsmuir School, 1714 Eighth Avenue Lord Kelvin School, 1010 Hamilton Street St. Barnabas Anglican Church Hall, 1010 Fifth Avenue John Robson School, 120 Eighth Street River Market, 2nd Floor, 810 Quayside Drive Century House, 620 Eighth Street The Armoury, 530 Queen’s Avenue Herbert Spencer School, 605 Second Street Dunwood Place, 101 – 901 Colborne Street F.W. Howay School, 91 Courtney Crescent Glenbrook Park Amenities Centre, 76 Jamieson Court Richard McBride School, 331 Richmond Street Sapperton Pensioners Hall, 318 Keary Street

Please note that voting cards are not issued to New Westminster electors for the Municipal Election. Qualiﬁed electors are entitled to vote once at any one of the above locations.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, B.C.

All qualiﬁed electors will be eligible to vote during Advance Voting.

SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITIES Special Voting Opportunities for the 2011 General Local Election will be open to qualiﬁed electors of the City of New Westminster on Thursday, November 17, 2011 at the following times and locations: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Queen’s Park Hospital 315 McBride Boulevard New Westminster, B.C.

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Royal Columbian Hospital 330 Columbia Street East New Westminster, B. C.

Only qualiﬁed electors of New Westminster who are patients at the above facilities on the dates and times shown are eligible to vote at the special voting opportunities. Where the patient is unable to attend the voting place within the facility, election oﬃcials may attend the patient for the purpose of receiving their ballot.

ELECTOR REGISTRATION If you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To register you must meet the following qualifications: • 18 years of age or older; and • Canadian citizen; and • resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day; and • resident of OR registered owner of real property in the City of New Westminster at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day; and • not otherwise disqualified by law from voting. Resident electors will be required to produce 2 pieces of identification, at least one of which must contain the applicant’s signature. The identification documents must prove identity and proof of residency in the City of New Westminster. Non-resident property electors will be required to produce 2 pieces of identification that provide evidence of the applicant’s identity, at least one of which must contain the signature of the applicant; and must complete the required non-resident property elector application form to prove ownership of property in the City of New Westminster. Applications to register as a nonresident property elector may be made at the Election Office at City Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday (excluding Statutory Holidays) during the period of Tuesday, September 27, 2011 to Saturday, November 19, 2011 (General Voting Day). You will be requested to deliver this form to the voting place, where you will be issued a ballot in order for you to vote. If more than one person owns the property, only one owner may register and that person must have the written consent of a majority of the other owners. You must apply at the Election Office at City Hall in order to prove ownership of property. FURTHER INFORMATION on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting the Election Office at 604 527-4572. Brenda Sims Chief Election Officer Doc#83563

A20 NewsLeader Friday, November 18, 2011

SPORTS Ringette nats set for Burnaby/NW National ringette championships a big undertaking for small association Mario Bartel photo@newwestnewsleader.com

Forty-eight teams of top athletes will be skating rings around rinks in Burnaby and New Westminster in April. Or should that be ringettes? The 2012 Tim Hortons Canadian Ringette Championships will be played in Burnaby and New Westminster April 8-14 with a new expanded format that brings more than 2,600 players, ofÂżcials, family and fans to the area. Games will be at Copeland Arena and Canlan 8 Rinks in Burnaby and Moody Park Arena in New Westminster. While previous championships were contested only by the champions from the various provinces, those champions will be joined by other top teams that have expressed interest in playing in the tournament. The Âżnal allotment of eligible entrants from each province was determined by a special draw held at Copeland Arena on Tuesday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This change in format will certainly make things more exciting and it will also give more athletes the opportunity to experience the feeling that goes with competing at the highest level,â&#x20AC;? said David Patterson, the executive direcotr of Ringette Canada. For the local organizing committee, the tournament will be the culmination of three years of planning. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think it may increase the overall level of the game,â&#x20AC;? said Randy Wall, the host committeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chair. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s some very high calibre teams that are

out there and this may increase the difÂżculty of winning.â&#x20AC;? For Wall and his committee of about two dozen volunteers, the event will be the culmination of three years of work to bring the nationals back to the Lower Mainland for the Âżrst time in 20 years. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a chance to show off a sport that has only about 2,300 participants in British Columbia, 23,000 nationwide. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a small sport,â&#x20AC;? says Wall. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hockey is king to most people but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to broaden the awareness base about ringette.â&#x20AC;? To that end his committee is reaching out to leadership students at local high schools to help them fulÂżll their volunteer requirements by helping out at the tournament. Wall Âżgures heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need to tap into about 400 volunteers during the competition, taking care of things like registration, inputting stats, running game sheets, manning the penalty boxes. Wall is also hoping to forge a relationship with elementary schools, sending athletes and coaches to gym classes to teach kids about the game, then organizing Âżeld trips to watch some of the action. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot to put on the plate of a small association like Burnaby/New West, which has only 150 players and 10 teams. But theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got plenty of experience hosting their annual Icebreaker tournament, which attracted 60 teams last weekend, and last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s provincials, which they used as a dry run for the big show in April. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be pretty positive,â&#x20AC;? said Wall. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re pretty proud to show off our town.â&#x20AC;? And their sport. For more information about the tournament, follow the links at www. ringette.ca

FIELD ATTACK Burnaby Lakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Laura Stinson races a Meralomas defender to the ball in the Ă&#x20AC;rst half of their Vancouver Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Field Hockey Association match, Saturday at the Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West. Burnaby Lake won the match 1-0. MARIO BARTEL NEWSLEADER

Knights to face Centaurs The St. Thomas More Knights will play the Centennial Centaurs in a BC High School football quarter Âżnal, Saturday at UBCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Thunderbird Stadium. The top-ranked Knights Âżnished the regular season with Âżve wins in Âżve games and outscored their opponents 136-61. They had a bye through the Âżrst round of the playoffs. The Centaurs advanced by beating the New

Westminster Hyacks 52-20 in their Âżrst round playoff game, Saturday at BC Place. The junior varsity Knights, who also had an undefeated season, hosted the WJ Mouat Hawks in a quarter Âżnal game Thursday at the Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West. The junior New Westminster Hyacks will play Terry Fox on Friday evening, also at Burnaby Lake.

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A22 NewsLeader Friday, November 18, 2011

Morningstar has another single-family hit on its hands

Amberleigh off and running in Coquitlam Morningstar is off to a strong start already with its newest development, Amberleigh in Coquitlam’s Burke Mountain area. Sales were set to begin on Nov. 12, but Morningstar Vice-President of Sales and Marketing Deborah Calahan says that there was already a lineup on Nov. 11. Several people camped out overnight to ensure that they got the first pick of the homes when they opened for sale at 8 a.m. “We are so pleased with the response to our fifth and newest community on Burke Mountain,” Calahan says. “I think it is a combination of value, brand – a name you know and can trust – and our previous success at Avondale.” Avondale was Morningstar’s last singlefamily project at Burke Mountain, which was

released earlier this year to great fanfare. Morningstar started with a first release of 10 homes, which sold out quickly. They made the decision to release four more homes to keep up with the demand, and by noon, those were sold as well. Calahan says that they plan to release another set of homes this weekend, so buyers are encouraged to check out www. mstarhomes.com or call 604-464-4440 for more details on the next release and for more information on Amberleigh. The homes range from 3,096 to 3,238 square feet, with three different floorplans to choose from. Starting at $649,900, they will showcase some of the most amazing features on the market, including detached rear garages and the option of a finished basement.

‘The best-designed urban village in the market’

Larco hits a peak with Summit House by Kerry Vital

If you’re looking for a perfect mix of style, convenience, comfort and beauty, you need look no further than The Summit House at Morgan Crossing, by Larco Investments Ltd. The mostly two-bedroom apartment units, some with a separate loft area and a few with three bedrooms, range from 856 to 1,261 square feet, and every single one is packed full of amazing features like elegant tile or ceramic backsplashes and quartz countertops. But it’s the location that is one of the most impressive features.

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For single people looking to meet people, it is perfect,” says Cam Good, president of The Key Marketing. “(Morgan Crossing) is arguably the best-designed urban village in the market,” says Cam Good, president of The Key Marketing. With tons of shopping and services literally on your doorstep, homeowners at The Summit House will never be far from the action. “We have had a huge number of restarts,” says Good, meaning people who are looking for a change in their lives, often after the end of a relationship. “They don’t want to be alone ... for single people looking to meet people, it is perfect.” Of the 101 homes, about a quarter have been sold since the development opened for sale in September, Good says. One of the biggest draws so far has been the high ceilings. Ceiling heights are between nine and 11 feet, lending an incredible sense of space to every room. Richly stained hardwood laminate flooring is featured throughout the entry, kitchen, living and dining rooms, and every bedroom includes thick plush carpeting. A special feature of every home is an electric fireplace. Other thoughtful details include the soft-close drawers in the kitchen and the roomy white bathtub with a hand-set tile surround and polished chrome accessories by Kohler. Every floorplan has been designed to maximize natural light, so you’ll never feel crowded. If you’re looking to catch a bit of sun or do some gardening, Summit House

features a private rooftop garden that spans over an acre. It includes a fire pit, community garden, barbecue area and a deck for sunning. “This space isn’t available to the general public because it’s on the top of the building,” says Good. “It’s the biggest outdoor deck that I know of.” If you’re looking for a bit more privacy, most homes include a large outdoor patio or balcony. If entertaining is on your to-do list, Summit House is perfect for that too. With the shops downstairs ranging from Thrifty Foods to Everything Wine and Mink A Chocolate, everything is available for putting together that perfect dinner party. Homes at Summit House are movein ready and start at $269,900 for a limited time. For more information visit www.thesummithouse.ca or call 604-541-4705.

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The Summit House at Morgan Crossing features a large shared outdoor space, above, perfect for doing some gardening or holding a barbecue. The spacious ﬂoorplans are great for entertaining groups of all sizes, top, especially with the beautiful natural light featured throughout.

Friday, November 18, 2011 NewsLeader A23

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A24 NewsLeader Friday, November 18, 2011

Innovative theatre used to sell condos Local company comes up with Áoor plan projection concept Grant Granger ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com

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#302 18 Smokey Smith $309,900

#303 777 8th St $315,000

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.

Great west facing, 2 bdrm in award winning, Whistler style“Crofton”building near Queens Park. This wonderful unit features gas fireplace, insuite lndry with upgraded washer/dryer, kitchen w/ tile floors, maple cabinets and ceramic cooktop stove, newer laminate floors, newer paint & ceiling fan. Complex is well maintained & managed and is in an excellent location just steps to Queens Park, Canada Games Pool, transit & schools.

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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#2 168 6th St $455,000

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Restored & mechanically updated 3 bdrm, 2 bth, 2104 sf 1892 character hme in the heart of Queens Park on beautiful, quiet, tree lined, cobblestone St just steps to Sullivan Park & close to schools, shops & skytrain. This charming home feats fir, beech & tile flrs, high ceilings, nice flr plan w/generous rm sizes, LR w/gas fp & hand painted ceiling mural, sunken family rm w/bay wndw & vaulted ceilings, updated open kitch/EA w/ newer applcs, formal DR, newer full bath w/Jacuzzi tub on main. 3 bdrms + newer bth up. Private backyard w/newer fencing, lrg patio & nice landscaping front & back, newer wndws, elec, plumbing, crawl space, drainage upgrades, newer sewer & water lines, stamped concrete driveway & walkways, 60% of the siding has been redone & exterior repainted last year.

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.

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’.

#207 48 Richmond St $329,900

#617 615 Belmont $378,000

#1107 320 Royal Ave $218,000

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.

Rare & unique 1793 sf Yale Town style suite in the “Belmondo” located right in the heart of New Westminster’s Uptown district. This 6 year old suite has a bright open layout with 3 bdrms + den, large 19’ x 16’ family room, modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances (gas stove), granite counters, tile backsplash, tile floors & a pass through to open LR/DR area . Feats include 2 full baths, 2 electric f/p, laminate floors, insuite laundry, great open beam concept in LR/ DR area, SE view of the city & Mt Baker and 2 parking stalls.

Large 2 bedroom, 1 bath corner unit on 11th floor with incredible south & east & west views spanning mountain ranges, Mt. Baker, islands & Fraser River. Has lots of cupboard & closet space & is freshly painted. Updates include new kitchen & bath flooring, electrical switches & ceiling light fixtures, plumbing, toilet, faucets & kitchen appliances. Quiet concrete building a few minutes from shops, schools, parks, churches, Quay, transit, restaurants. In this affordable condo at the top of the hill, you can have it all! It offers a convenient location, plenty of space & panoramic views.

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a few blocks away from the site, has come up with what its owners believe is an innovative way to sell Tridecca Developments’ 16-storey, 75-unit project with what it calls In-Real Theatre technology. The centre is a big tent that contains a room with a large white Àoor and no furniture. Hanging from the metal rafters are 17 projectors connected to nine computers that can illuminate any one of the yet-to-be-built building’s seven Àoor plans onto what is virtually a blank blueprint canvas. Prospective buyers can “walk through” the front door and see exactly how the suite is designed. Pilothouse has had it up and running the last three weekends and the company says customers have used it to ¿gure out where their furniture might go and even if they can ¿t in the bathtub.

“The technology is out there and we’re only limited by our imagination. It isn’t cost prohibitive,” said Taylor. Carla Kazemi, project coordinator for Tridecca Developments, admits there was some skepticism when Pilothouse pitched the idea. Tridecca’s management listened, though, because they had worked with Pilothouse on 8 West, which is being built on Eighth Avenue on the site of the old Canadian Tire. “We were a little nervous, but as they elaborated on the idea we came around. Based on their past performance they seemed OK so we told them to take it and run with it,” said Kazemi. “I am excited it turned out the way we wanted. “The view, for me, was the most stirring part. It’s fascinating to see that 24-hour camera go through all the views in six minutes. To see that is mesmerizing.” Kazemi said by last weekend more than 400 groups had come through the centre and the reaction Vince Taylor, Pilothouse Marketing The technology is out there and we’re to the innovative concept has been only limited by our imagination. positive. “People are fascinated by it, I In addition, on each of the four guess because it’s new and different. walls is a huge screen that shows what We’ve had a great reaction,” she said. the views would be in all directions The true test will come on Nov. 26 from each condo layout. The views when the units of¿cially go on sale. are done with time lapse photography “We feel very positive it will be providing a glimpse of what it would a very successful sales day,” said look like over a 24-hour period in Kazemi, who indicated this won’t six minutes. The sounds and smells be the last time Tridecca uses the of the area are also included in the concept. “Now that the system is in experience. place, it’s easy to roll into the next “There was beer involved,” joked project.” Pilothouse partner Vince Taylor when Taylor said Pilothouse is already asked how the concept was conceived. looking to tweak what he calls He said in doing marketing for In-Real-Theatre 1.0 because he knows previous projects, Pilothouse found other marketers will be imitating the many potential buyers would look system. Pilothouse wants to ¿gure at Àoor plans but struggled to get a out how they can project walls and good visual feel for the condominium colours and other features. once it’s built. Customers wanted to “If we could we’d have a 3D understand size and scale, and that projector so the walls can come up was hard to do based on a Àoor plan that would be great,” said Taylor. on an 8x11 inch piece of paper. So Prices start at $209,000 for a one Taylor, fellow partner Bill Morrison bedroom and den, and $238,000 for and others began to brainstorm. two bedroom condos. Floor plans “What if you could actually walk range from 579 square feet to 766 sq. through your home?” someone asked. ft., except for the penthouses on the And the concept was born. top two Àoors.

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– even if she is re-elected as Delta’s mayor on Saturday. Jackson led the board for the last six years and says that’s long enough. “It is very, very draining,” she said. “It is a huge undertaking to be the chair of the region and to manage all of that, all the committees, plus to do all the work I have here at home.” Carline has served for 20 years as the commissioner and CAO for Metro Vancouver, or the Greater Vancouver Regional District as it was called when he ¿rst arrived. The British-educated planner had previously held senior posts with the cities of Vancouver, Toronto, Surrey and Richmond. He helped broker a ground-breaking consensus of the region’s politicians in 1996 to pass the original Livable Region Strategic Plan to protect green space and limit growth.

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EDUCATION

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME IMPROVEMENTS Carpentry, painting, drywall, tiles Quality work - reasonable price Martin 604-521-8715

BURNABY 2012 BC SENIORS GAMES SOCIETY

MOVING & STORAGE

STAN’S PAINTING

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

$45/Hr

604-537-4140 SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

Burnaby, BC is proud to host the 2012 BC Seniors Games, an annual provincial competition providing an opportunity for all BC Seniors age 55 and over, to compete in an organized sport, recreation and cultural event that promotes fitness, individual achievement and community pride. Burnaby will welcome over 3,000 participants in over 25 different activities from Athletics to Whist, and 2,000 volunteers over the dates of August 21-25, 2012 The BC Seniors Games is

To support and assist in the delivery of the Burnaby 2012 BC Seniors Games. This is done by helping develop and implement the overall Games operational plan in cooperation with the Board of Directors of the Burnaby 2012 BC Seniors Games Society. It includes delivery of the highest possible standards in terms of customer/participant service. Essential to its success is effective communication; with Board of Directors, Volunteers, key stakeholders, colleagues and partners.

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PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $269, 2 coats any colour

EXPECTATION The Operations Manager will share in the responsibility, under the direction of the Board of Directors for the Burnaby 2012 BC Seniors Games Society, in planning for and staging the Burnaby 2012 BC Seniors Games. The Operations Manager will be required to set-up and maintain a functioning Games office and provide support to the Board of Directors and their Volunteer Committee Chairs within 13 functional areas: Administration; Ceremonies; Communications; Food Services; Sponsorship (Friends of the Games); Medical Services; Promotions; Protocol; Registration & Results; Security; Special Events; Sport; Transportation; and Volunteers. The Operations Manager is expected to make an ongoing contribution to achieving the Burnaby 2012 BC Seniors Games goals, objectives and targets. The Operations Manager is expected to assist in the development and implementation of the Burnaby 2012 BC Seniors Games plan. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Set-up and maintain the 2012 BC Seniors Games Office; • Hiring and supervising all paid or unpaid Games staff ; • Assisting volunteers in meeting critical Games related deadlines; • Assisting and monitoring various Games functions, systems and processes; • Work on aspects of the marketing, promotional activities and events leading up to the Games; • Update the Burnaby 2012 BC Seniors Games’ website, and manage other various special projects; • Coordinate budget control based on approved Games budget • Preparation of various reports or attending meetings as required; • Provide administrative support to the Board of Directors; and • Take on other duties as assigned from time to time by the President or Board of Directors of the Burnaby 2012 BC Seniors Games Society. QUALIFICATIONS 1. Post-secondary event management, business or sport administration education or proven equivalent experience; 2. Proven success in the development, planning and execution of sporting events; 3. Experience with multi-sport events and/or experience with BC Games planning; 4. Strong innovative and creative outlook; 5. Strong strategic thinking and enterprise oriented; 6. Excellent team leading ability; 7. Excellent oral and communication skills; 8. Able to make sound decisions and recommendations, meet deadlines, take direction, and attention to detail; 9. Conversant in electronic business technologies; and 10. Should be able to work well independently yet co-operatively with others. REMUNERATION Remuneration is $3,600 per month plus 10% of salary in lieu of benefits. Qualified applicants should send a resume and covering letter to info@2012bcseniorsgames.org. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Burnaby 2012 BC Seniors Games c/o Tourism Burnaby #309 – 4603 Kingsway Burnaby, BC V5H 4M4 info@2012bcseniorsgames.org

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ZONE CHECKERS NEEDED! The NewsLeader is looking for Zone Checkers for its Circulation Department. The right candidate must have excellent communication and organizational skills. Your attention to detail and ability to work with minimum supervision sets you apart from other applicants. Basic knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook Express recommended. Duties include overseeing youth carriers, recruiting and hiring new carriers, monitoring carrier performance and following up on householder delivery concerns. A reliable vehicle is a must. This permanent part-time position is perfect for students or retired individuals available to work a ﬂexible schedule including occasional evenings and weekend shifts. Please forward your resume to: Circulation Manager: Burnaby New Westminster NewsLeader 7438 Fraser Park Drive, Burnaby, BC V5J 5B9 Email: circmanager@burnabynewsleader.com Phone: 604-456-6343

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353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS Re-roofing, Repair & New Roof Specialists. Work Guar. WCB.10% Senior’s. Disc. Jag 778-892-1530 GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters. $80. 604-240-5362

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

EDUCATION

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PLUMBING

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005 $69/HR. Lic., Insured. Experienced & friendly service. Clogged drains, garburators, leaks & more. Sm jobs OK. Call anytime 604-805-2488. FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s. Drain Cleaning. Ins. (604)596-2841 Licensed Plumber, Small Job’s, Leaks, Heating Repairs, Drains, Water Tank’s, Call Brian Anytime. 604-726-2834. Work Guaranteed.

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PAVING/SEAL COATING

Call Ian 604-724-6373 INT/EXT Painting. Prices you can rely on. Ref’s. 30 Years exp. Keith 604-433-2279 or 604-777-1223.

All types of Rooﬁng Over 35 Years in Business

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

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IDENTIFICATION

HELP WANTED

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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PETS 477

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PETS

2 P/B MALE Yorkies, vet ✓ 1st shots, 11 weeks old, $900. 604820-7053. BORDER Collie/Springer Spaniel X. Vet checked, dewormed, first shots. $300. Call 604-746-6728 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 puppies, dew claws removed, vet ✔, dewormed, 9 weeks. $650. (604)850-0573 CKC REG BLOOD HOUND pups, 1 male, 8 fem. Liver & tan, ready to go end of Nov. (604)574-5788 GERMAN SHEPHERD Pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines. 604-856-8161. LABRADOODLE PUPPIES Family Based Hobby Breeder. $750 604-595-5840. Avail Nov 20th. redbarnlabradoodles.blogspot.com MALTESE pups, 2 males, 1st shots, vet ✔, dewormed. Family raised. 604-464-5077.

Min Pin X Chihuahua 6 mos, female, spayed, shots, for good home. $1200 obo. 1 (604) 392-3604

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 WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

Friday, November 18, 2011 NewsLeader A31 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 533

FERTILIZERS

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS 706

TRANSPORTATION

APARTMENT/CONDO

810

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

RECREATIONAL/SALE

838

TRANSPORTATION 845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure. 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877

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BURNABY

Quiet & well maintained bldg. Includes heat & hot water. On site manager. Cat okay.

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

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Secure parking available. For viewing call:

BEST FIREWOOD 32nd Season & 37,000 Cust Deliv. Fully Seas. Maple, Birch, Alder 604-582-7095

Call 604- 522-5230

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!

2003 21’ WILDWOOD 5th wheel, light weight, a/c, awning, beautiful cond. $16,500 obo. 604-287-1127

Welcome Home !

Villa Del Mar

Super Clean ONE Bedrooms

FUEL

COQUITLAM

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

2011 HEMISPHERE F28RGSS

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

Call (604) 931-2670

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

BURNABY

Walker Manor

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

6985 Walker Ave

548

FURNITURE

MATTRESSES staring at $99

Burnaby:

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

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MISC. FOR SALE

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

CLAREMONT TERRACE

** 6960 ELWELL ST ** Near HighGate Mall

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

(formerly known as Middlegate) Quiet, spacious 2 & 1 Bdrms & Bachelor suites. Newly reno’d. Incls: Balcony, prkg, heat & h/wtr

DSI water heater, Slide-out, microwave, LCD TV, HUGE SAVINGS! $24,995 (Stk.30964) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

NEW WESTMINSTER

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

604-525-2661 SHOP from HOME!

2011 LAREDO 291TG

818

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1991 MAZDA 626, 4 dr, 4 cyl, auto, aircrd, reliable, clean, runs A1, $1,900 obo. Phone (778)317-6091.

Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management

2000 FOCUS SE auto, 4/dr, 179K, fully loaded. Drives like new. Health forces sale. $2400. 778-893-4866

REAL ESTATE 627

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

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2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING convertible, silver, 84 k’s. auto. Mags. $7895/obo. (604)826-0519

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

NEW WESTMINSTER

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....

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

Call 604- 521-3448 BURNABY

MORTGAGES

Elec. awning, “FAMILY SIZED” dinette, LCD TV, power storage jack & more. $27,995 (Stk.30854) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

2000 FORD FOCUS, standard trans., blue, 4 dr. sedan, CD, Air Cared. $2995 obo (604)826-0519

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PEARL DRUM SET, $1200, receipts for $1000 in upgrades, located in Hope. Call 1 (604)869-7329

CARS - DOMESTIC

Park Crest Apts.

2006 Chevy Cobalt SS blk, loaded, 5spd, s/rf. Mint. MP3 no acc. lady driven 59k $9800. 604-789-4859.

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2007 TOYOTA CAMRY LE, 4 dr, 4 cly, auto, 40,000 km, mint, loaded, $17,900. Phone (778)317-6091.

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

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 2002 DODGE NEON R/T standard trans., white, sunroof, used eng., new timing belt & clutch. CD stacker $3995 obo. (604)826-0519

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....

Call 604-540-6725

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

PORT COQUITLAM

CEDARWAY APT

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

Bright & Clean 1 & 2 Bdrms

HELP WANTED

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Deliver newspapers on Wednesdays and Fridays in your neighbourhood. Call 604.436.2472 or email circulation@burnabynewsleader.com today for more info!

An eas y way to earn extra

2007 Honda Civic DXG 5 sp, 2 dr., grey, 130K, p/w, p/l, a/c, am/fm/cd, no acc. $9,500 604793-3819

HOMES FOR RENT

CABINET MAKER, experienced or apprentice required for custom millwork shop in Poco. Call 604941-1588 or Fax. 604-941-1538. PORT MOODY Heritage Mtn. Ravine Drive. 5 Bdrms + lrg office, 3-5 baths, approx. 3000 sq.ft. on 2 floors. Gorgeous city view from both floors. Dble garage. Ensuite with jacuzzi. Spacious decks. $2400/mo. Avail now. Call 604-725-4873.

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2011 NISSAN VERSA 4dr auto black loaded, 14,000kms. Asking $11,900 obo. 778-895-7570

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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Notice is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the estate of JAMES HORATIO HOLMES, otherwise known as JAMES HOLMES, deceased, late of George Derby Centre, 7550 Cumberland Street, in the City of Burnaby, in the Province of British Columbia, are hereby required to send particulars of their claims to the Administrators at the following address:

before the 19th day of December, 2011, after which date the Administrators will distribute the said estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to claims of which the Administrators then have notice.

AUTOS: To buy or sell your car, truck, RV, van, 4x4 or trailer - this category has it all. You’ll also find automotive supplies and classic cars for sale, or you can list the vehicle you’re seeking. call 604.575.5555

SUITES, LOWER

COQUITLAM: 2Bdrm, close to Coq. centre & bus. Incl elec/gas. wireless int. N/P. $900mo. 604-374-2655 MAPLE RIDGE East newer 1 or 2 bdrm, W/d, N/S, quiet person $660 or $750 + 1/3 hydro (604)477-9940 PORT MOODY. Heritage Mountain 2 bdrm (lrg w/view) + office space, 1300 sq/ft, insuite w/d, all appls. Avail now. $1200. 604-725-4873.

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SUITES, UPPER

PORT COQUITLAM. SxS 3 bdrm, 2 bth, appls, s/deck, view. Rec renos. Nr amen. $1150/mo. 604-941-4166

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

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TRUCKS & VANS

c/o McQuarrie Hunter LLP, Barristers & Solicitors Attention: Allison Catherwood #1500 - 13450 102 Avenue, Surrey, B.C. V3T 5X3

HELP WANTED 736

CARRIERS NEEDED in Burnaby

CO-OP RENTALS

1 bedroom handicapped / wheelchair accessible suite. $741.00 per month shares are $1500.00 no subsidy Available December 1.

Call 604-837-4589

www.dannyevans.ca

2003 VOLVO V40, S/W, Blue, loaded 155,000 kms. auto. new tires. $6600 firm. 604-538-9257.

NEW WESTMINSTER CO-OP 1050 Keyside Drive

D/W, Heat and hot water included. Close to schools, shopping & public transportation.

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

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1993 DAKOTA extended cab, totally loaded, 2WD. $1500. obo. Call 778-908-9754 2005 MONTANA SV6, loaded, Onstar, 7 pass., new front rotors & brakes. Mint. $6400. 604-812-1278 2008 FORD F350 4x4 diesel, loaded, super cab, 75,000kms, Asking $25,900. 778-895-7570

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

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

2010 SANTA FE GL, silver, 9,920 kms. $18,900. Orig owner, pristine cond. 2.4L, 6 spd, auto, shiftronic, 5 star safety rating, extra floor mats. Call Joe 604-850-0354. 7 - 9 pm.

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A32 NewsLeader Friday, November 18, 2011

Thrifty Foods Sapperton, New Westminster is Now Open In the Brewery District at 270 East Columbia Street next to the Royal Columbian Hospital.

Prime Rib Oven Roast Naturally Aged 21 Days $13.21/kg

BC Russet Potatoes Grown in BC 10lb/4.54kg Bag

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BC Fresh Snapper

Chewy Bars,

or Sole Fillets From BC waters. $4.49/lb

Dipps or Oatmeal to go Selected 140-206g

On Sale

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3 5

Manuel Landry

for

Per 100g

Produce Manager

Sapperton Park

Allen A llen n St St

Hospital St hiles St

te Av e

Simpson St

Looking for the newest Thrifty Foods store?

Strand Ave

Cumberland St

apper St

Debeck St

Alberta St

E Columbia St

Richmond St

We also offer organic and specialty meats, a wide variety of organic fresh produce and grocery items in our stores – including organic and local artisan cheeses – plus a selection of fairly traded products on our shelves. When it comes to the health of your families and our environment, every bite counts.

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Thrifty Foods has developed long-term relationships with local producers and suppliers in communities across BC. Our team is passionate about sourcing locally-grown products and pride and we pride ourselves on always picking BC ﬁrst.

Located in the Brewery District @ 270 East Columbia St. next to the Royal Columbian Hospital Free validated covered parking Specials in effect until Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011.

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Customer Service: 1 800 667 8280