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Leah Zrnoh, Meghan Gilhespy and Kristy Hancock have been going door-to-door in New Westminster neighbourhoods singing Christmas carols for the past Àve years, and they’ll be collecting donations for the Food Bank when they go on their rounds this year.
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‘Windfall’ helps school district pay for deďŹ cit Grant Granger ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com
The New Westminster school district had a plan for recovering a $521,000 deÂżcit from the last school year, but the board of education ditched most of it following a “windfallâ€? from the Ministry of Education. Every spring when the province uses enrolment projections to determine its grant money for the following school year it holds back funds just in case some unexpected costs come along. If not all of it is used the ministry distributes it to the districts later in the school year.
On Dec. 9, the ministry paid out its holdback to districts for 2011-12 and it produced $649,000 for New Westminster’s coffers. At its meeting last Tuesday, the board decided to use about $130,000 to restore stafÂżng and educational programs it planned to cut to help cover the deÂżcit while retaining the rest as a contingency fund. “This is a nice block of funding we weren’t anticipating, especially this early in the year,â€? said district secretary-treasurer Brian Sommerfeldt. “This is the Âżrst time they’ve issued it in the December recalculation.â€? Prior to what he described as a “windfall,â€?
the district had come up with ways to cover the 2010-11 de¿cit of $521,000 in the 201112 budget. To start with, Sommerfeldt said he budgeted for a payback on a loan to the district’s business company of $150,000 even though its CEO Brent Atkinson indicated it will likely be able to provide $400,000 by the end of the school year. The next part of the plan was to save $137,000 by redeploying other staff to ¿ll vacancies due to retirement, leaves of absence and student movement. Another $36,000 was to come from covering for teachers on professional development courses, and $32,000 by
eliminating “school-wide readsâ€? that establish baseline proÂżciency in the fall and monitor the progress in the spring. The plan also called for district supplies to be cut by $68,000. Another $150,000 would be reduced by the schools deferring replacement of things such as computers. Taking all those measures would have created a small surplus of $46,000. But with the new-found $649,000 in holdback funds in their coffers, the board decided to reinstate all but $30,000 of the stafÂżng cuts, the teacher professional development and the schoolwide reads.
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Christmas lights and even though her two sons are now in their teens, the whole family still gets together to decorate the tree to Wanda Chow kick off the season, followed by wchow@newwestnewsleader.com hot chocolate and marshmallows. or the past five years, The entire family also visits Kim Robinson, her the graves of loved ones in the friends and family week before Christmas. “My have been starting off their Christmas visit makes me feel holiday seasons by bringing peaceful,” said Picco of visiting some Christmas cheer to her grandmother’s grave at others. Forest Lawn Cemetery. It’s a Robinson signs up at the natural time to make the trip, Burnaby Christmas Bureau to because “at Christmas time I’m sponsor a family, then receives thinking of them. Christmas to information about what their me is all about family. Spending assigned family needs and that quality time together, when where they normally shop. throughout the year sometimes MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADER when we’re working [it doesn’t There’s a Àurry of emails between Robinson and the ¿ve Kim Robinson and Jocelyne Chow sort through some of the gifts they’ve acquired with the help of family happen] ... That’s what Christmas and friends for a Hungarian family they’ve adopted for Christmas. other families who chip in, to means to us.” Kristy Hancock and Michelle Murray, decide who will buy what. Her here?’ We start to sing and they lighten ‘AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE’ all 19, have been friends since they all up.” 10-year-old son and seven-year-old As for Kim Robinson, 42, and her daughter like to help shop for the toys. attended Glenbrook middle school. They’ve had parents get their group effort, she said most years her Gilhespy and Murray had started Robinson said it’s a tradition children out of bed to come watch, children help her deliver the goodies inspired by similar sponsorship efforts carolling as Grade 3 students at while others will bring them to the sponsored families’ homes. Tweedsmuir elementary when they’d at the Langley school where she homemade cookies. Often people “It’s always an amazing go door to door with their friends’ teaches. will want to give them money which experience,” she said the day after And it’s an annual teaching moment parents. they’ve always turned down. But this making the delivery last week. “I feel like it’s a tradition, like she uses with her own kids. year, they’re going to take donations, “My kids and the two kids from getting a Christmas tree or putting up “We’re by no means rich, but we’re both monetary and non-perishable the family hit it off like you wouldn’t decorations, that kind of gets us in the comfortable. I wanted them to know food items, for the food bank. believe,” she said. “They were playing Christmas spirit,” said Gilhespy, now not everyone is comfortable ... I just “It’s fun for us to sing, we’ve together and just didn’t want to leave.” a student in the vocal jazz program at want them to learn that they have it sung together for years and years. Typically, in addition to gifts, the Capilano University. pretty good.” Especially this year, the charity aspect, families’ wish lists include household Hancock and Zrnoh, who we feel like we’re helping people.” items, everything from bedsheets to attend Douglas College, and (New Westminster residents can toiletries. Robinson and her group Murray, who was headed home email them at newwestcarollers@ don’t buy food but instead provide to the Royal City Monday hotmail.com to arrange for them Meghan Gilhespy They’ll say, ‘what are you doing here?’ gift cards for the supermarkets they after exams at the University to come by and sing and pick up We start to sing and they lighten up. normally shop at. She’ll include of Victoria, will get together donations.) a batch of wrapping paper so the to practise a repertoire of IT’S ALL ABOUT GIVING families can wrap the gifts themselves about 10 songs before heading For Burnaby resident Audra Picco, and decide who is getting what. out on Dec. 22 (Queen’s Park Getting into the giving mood is a Christmas is all about family and The sponsored families are always neighbourhood) and 23 (West End common theme among locals who giving. so appreciative and make the whole shared their personal traditions leading neighbourhood). So her family’s traditions this time experience worthwhile, she said. As in past years, ¿rst they’ll up to the holidays, all part of slipping of year include putting together a “The woman could barely speak any perform for their parents before into the Christmas spirit. box of donations they send overseas English, yet we had a lovely visit,” she heading out. OLD-TIME CAROLING through Operation Christmas Child, noted of the family they sponsored. With carolling not as common as in For several years, since they which they do in memory of a family Of her own children, she added that decades past, it’s not uncommon for were all Grade 10 students at New friend who always made a point of the spirit of that particular Christmas them to meet a few Scrooges. Westminster secondary, four friends giving that way. activity lingers for months afterward. “People honestly don’t expect have been reviving the tradition of Picco, 44, helps her 17-year-old “Every year they wonder about how people to come to their door and bring carolling door to door. son bake up batches of cookies for the families are doing throughout the them Christmas cheer,” said Gilhespy. Leah Zrnoh, Meghan Gilhespy, relatives. Her husband puts up the year.” “They’ll say, ‘what are you doing
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NW is Canada’s 15th most dangerous city: Maclean’s
Fire claims pet Grant Granger ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com
No one was injured in a three-alarm ¿re in the Moody Park residential neighbourhood Friday morning. New Westminster assistant ¿re chief Reid Millman said the house’s occupants—a grandmother, a single mother and a child—were not in the home at 1136 Seventh Ave. at the time, although the grandmother was later taken from the scene to GRANT GRANGER/NEWSLEADER FireÀghters clean up following a Àre Friday morning on hospital due to stress. The Seventh Avenue in New Westminster. blaze did claim the life of a cat, but ¿re¿ghters but of¿cials were still investigating. managed to rescue a dog. He said most of the damage was Pete Parest and his wife, who recently con¿ned to the back of the house on the moved to New Westminster’s West End, ¿rst and second Àoors. were walking up Seventh Avenue to Originally he called a second alarm, do some shopping Uptown when they but because the house next door was saw smoke billowing from the home. so close he called a third alarm before Parest said he went next door and told downgrading it once they got into the the resident to phone 911, and because home and determined the extent of the he could hear the dog barking tried to ¿re, which they battled for close to an free it. hour. “If anything happens to our home I “It’s better to have too many guys hope they would save our dog, too,” instead of not enough,” said Millman. said Parest. Across the street at Lord Kelvin Millman said the ¿re originated in the elementary, principal Daljeet Rama said basement and spread to a second Àoor staff and students were attempting to kitchen area. raise funds for the family before school The suspected cause was the dryer, was dismissed for the Christmas season.
Police say crime rate down more than rest of province Grant Granger ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com
New Westminster is the second most dangerous city in the Lower Mainland according to rankings released by Maclean’s magazine. Using crime data for the country’s 100 largest municipalities in population, the publication put New West as the 15th most dangerous in the country. Surrey was the most dangerous in Metro Vancouver at 10th. “I take it with a mixed emotion. Any time you get a ranking based on stats, you always look at how the stats have been analyzed. No one wants to be No. 1, or No. 15, you want to be off the charts somewhere at bottom,” said New Westminster Chief Constable Dave Jones. “We have to always look at it, no matter how we think we’re doing, we have to look at it to see what we can improve.” New Westminster ranked ninth in violent crime and 17th in non-violent crime. The city’s crime rate, however, was down 40.2 per cent from 2005. Of the six categories, New Westminster had a rate higher than that of the country. The city registered 178 robberies per 100,000 people (the city’s population for the ranking was 66,311) compared to the Canadian rate of 89.1. Also high than the national rate was: auto theft 515.8 (271.7); breaking and entering 710.3 (577.2);
aggravated assault 12.1 (10); and homicide three (1.6). The only category lower than the national rate was sexual assault at 49.8 (65). “I would never dismiss a report like Maclean’s,” said Jones. “I would never dismiss even a person’s perceptions about crime because it is real to them. Our goal is to continue to improve.” A few years ago, said Jones, New West received notoriety in Maclean’s for being the murder capital of Canada—even though the city has never had more than three homicides in a year since 1998—but didn’t report it when the city had no murders in 2008 and 2009. Jones said with New West’s relatively small population it doesn’t take much to skew those violent crime numbers. For instance in 2010, one murder was credited to the city because the body was dumped here but the killing took place in Vancouver, he said. A few individuals can come into the community and create a crime wave in a short period of time, said Jones. He pointed to a recent two-night spree by two people who broke into about 50 cars. They have been caught and are still in jail, he said. Crime has been going down in recent years in B.C., but Jones notes New West’s rate has dropped more than most, plunging 32 per cent from 2000 to 2009, while the provincial rate dropped 19 per cent in that time. The Maclean’s crime rankings pegged Prince George the most dangerous city in the country just ahead of Victoria. Vancouver was 18th.
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Imagine going to a restaurant for a ¿ve dollar steak dinner, but when you get there you discover being seated at a table will cost you ¿ve dollars, a surcharge of seven dollars for the plate and utensils and another four dollars for the server to take your order. Add on the tip and HST and suddenly your cheap meal has become an expensive night out. That’s exactly how Canada’s airlines have been allowed to operate for years. It’s a stroke of marketing genius; advertise only the base cost of the ticket but don’t reveal the full price of that ticket, including all its various surcharges, fees and taxes until the purchaser is ready to commit. That’s how we get airfares of $99 to London that end up sucking $1,200 out of our bank account. It’s disingenuous at best, deceptive at worst. And consumer advocates have been complaining about it for years. In fact, the federal government did do something about it, adding the “all-in-one” airfare advertising clause to the Canadian Transportation Act in June 2007. But effective lobbying by the airlines, which complained the new pricing policy would put them at a disadvantage to foreign airlines who could continue to advertise only their base fares on their own websites, has prevented its implementation for years. That’s about to change. European airlines have been required to advertise the complete cost of a ticket since 2008. In January, American airlines will also fall in line with all-in airfares. The competitive disadvantage argument no longer exists. So why will Canadian consumers have to wait another 12 months for a ¿ve-year-old law to ¿nally be enforced? While it’s likely only the most naive traveler believes they could actually travel to England for $99, forcing the airlines to be up front when advertising their fares will empower consumers to make the best choice for their travel spending.
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Premier Clark on her political year VICTORIA – I recently sat down with Premier Christy Clark for a year-end interview to talk about her eventful ¿rst year back in politics. Here are excerpts from that discussion: TF: People in general are a bit cynical about the treaty process. You could say that about Sophie Pierre [former Ktunaxa chief and chair of the independent B.C. Treaty Commission]. In her report this year she talked about the mounting debt from 20 years of negotiations and basically gave an ultimatum to ¿x it or shut it down. Do you see the commission continuing as it is, or do you see some changes ahead? PCC: We’re not planning any signi¿cant changes to it. We are starting to see, just now, the fruits of all the work from the ministry and from the government and from the treaty commission. And that’s all starting to move pretty quickly. The Taku River Tlinglit economic agreement [mining development and protected areas in the Atlin
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area], there are a number of these agreements that are starting to Àow out, and it’s been a long, slow, frustrating process. So now is the wrong time to walk away from the process, because there’s been 20 years of work invested in this, and we’re ¿nally starting to see the fruits of it. TF: A related subject is the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway oil pipeline. There’s a lot of aboriginal opposition to that. The federal Natural Resources Minister, Joe Oliver, not too long ago called this a “nation building project.” It certainly ¿ts with your jobs strategy. Do you support the concept of the pipeline? PCC: First of all, we are
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foursquare behind the concept and soon to be reality of the lique¿ed natural gas pipelines, which would take B.C. gas and get it to the port at Kitimat. There is pretty much unanimous First Nations support along the way, community support, through the environmental approval process, it’s all working. The Enbridge proposal is far from that. Being able to get triple the price for Canadian oil would be a big bene¿t for Canada overall. But the project is one where we have to examine both the costs and bene¿ts. That’s why it’s in the environmental approval process. This is the ¿rst of its kind, so I think we have to get a good look at it, and once we have the facts before us, we can have a debate about whether it should go ahead.
on carbon as a source of energy. I don’t want to overstate that, though. The thing about the carbon tax is that it’s hard to know how much difference it’s made. But I think anecdotally we see that it has made some difference. We are in the process now of consulting with both the job creator community and citizens about where they’d like us to go next with the carbon tax. We have to keep in mind that the economy is fragile. But we want to remain a leader on the environment, which is where we are right now in North America.
TF: The carbon tax. Do you think it’s working, and will we see changes in the years to come?
••• The interview also touched on Clark’s efforts to ease the pain of getting rid of the HST, and other issues. You can ¿nd the full text on the Burnaby NewsLeader’s website by pointing to the News tab and clicking on B.C. News.
PCC: I think that it’s probably affecting people’s and businesses’ decisions about their reliance
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Wednesday, December 21, 2011 NewsLeader A7
COMMENT Train should not have been left idling authority in the past. Vancouver’s ef¿cient electric Interurban rail system should never have been disassembled. M. Hildebrand, Sapperton
A GOOD GUIDE TO A NEW JOURNEY When you immigrate to a country you have not visited before, what would you want to do Âżrst? DeÂżnitely, you need to be informed; you need a guide to tell you how the society operates and who you should contact when need help. Here in New Westminster, there is a team ready to be your guide. Community workers, MPs, government ofÂżcers, lawyers, Âżnancial experts, settlement workers, librarians, police ofÂżcers and physicians make up the team. They not only provide you necessary information and materials but also teach you some skills and know-how in their Âżelds. Do you want to let them be your guide? As a newcomer, I think you should say “yesâ€? and get involved. You don’t want to miss meeting the team. What I have described above is the New Westminster Community Immigrant Mentorship Program. I learned about this program through word of mouth from a friend. When I Âżrst settled in New Westminster this summer, I was experienced excitement, nervousness and wondering. I was eager to know everything about the city, such as community services, education, banking, local government, etc. After attending the program three months later, I know a lot about how to organize life in the city and what I learned has been really helpful. Financial literacy is my favourite part of the program. The guest speaker Jose Jaime is very professional with vivid explanations on budgeting, banking, credit and investments. Before his session, I was puzzled about whether or not to join a group RESP for my son’s education fund. Somebody strongly promoted it to me. After I listened to his lecture, I clearly understood I did not necessarily have to join a group of RESP. The program is really beneÂżting my daily life. The mentorship program is very successful in two aspects. It has excellent guest speakers who are very informed in their professions and the program’s
operation is very good. The organizer Maylen Crespo and Family Services of Greater Vancouver contribute lots to the program. As a new immigrant, I appreciate their efforts and I would like to recommend more new immigrants attend this program to know better where we live and how we live in the city. Linda Zhang New Westminster
WHY IS SINTERKLAAS SUDDENLY RACIST? Re: I take offence (Letters, NewsLeader, Dec. 16) I am replying to Paul Winn’s disgust concerning the replies in support of the Sinterklaas celebration and his annoyance that anyone would support it. This festival has been held in New Westminster for 25 years and Mr. Winn has appeared not to have had a problem with it in the past. Why does he now consider the celebration racist? Also, Holland is a very multicultural nation and no one has seen ¿t to whine about it in that country. I think Mr. Winn is an opportunist who is just following the current trend in Canada to label white people as racist when we put on an event to enjoy. Mr. Winn has the choice to not attend the celebration if he ¿nds it offensive. I’m fed up with minorities always beating the racist drum. Give it a rest. Ian Robertson New Westminster
MOM SHOCKED BY THE NEWS Re: Near-death experience ends with tiny little baby at Royal Columbian Hospital (www. newwestnewsleader.com) This morning when I read this, it took me for a loop because I didn’t know that she was near death. I am her mother, Darlene Lee Taylor (Prentice) Dockrill and would like to say that the interview was great and this article is great as well. Kisses and hugs to Jason, Natasha and my ¿rst grand daughter, ¿rst of many to come. xoxoxo Darlene Lee Taylor-Dockrill Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
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Re: Trains fuel air quality concerns (Letters, NewsLeader, Dec. 16) I just have to respond to Mike Hoyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s letter. Having worked for the railway for almost 30 years I feel I have some knowledge on this subject. Apart from questioning Mr. Hoyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s judgment on purchasing real estate in the middle of a switching yard on a curvature, I have to say I must sympathize with his perspective. Most always these days when a railway engine is left unattended for more than half an hour, the requirement is that it has to be shut down, unless the conditions are too cold. What happened to Mr. Hoyer is something that should not have happened. Firstly, the engines should not have been left so close to the apartment. The reason they were left running is because a person in authority, a trainmaster, asked the crew not to shut them down because a relief crew was called to take over. Of course the relief crew needed a two-hour call, which didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get out to them fast enough because of the typical lack of communication between one railway department and another. (In this case it would be the local yard master and the crew ofÂżce.) No doubt the instructions were given to the crew to save start-up time. For the railway. Regardless, this happened because a bad decision was made, and someone should be held responsible. The noise issue is another one. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve written letters to the railways, to the City of New Westminster and to the local papers on this issue. SpeciÂżcally, the Braid Street crossing in my case. Many times Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been on the SkyTrain directly above the rail crossing at grade when the train whistle blew directly beneath me. And every time I wish I had ear plugs or some hearing protection. It could do signiÂżcant permanent damage to the hearing of a young child or baby, never mind a railway toughened adult like myself. With the completion of the King Edward overpass, the Braid Street crossing is no longer needed and should be closed to trafÂżc. The Bailey bridge should be replaced with four lanes, and all trafÂżc in the industrial area should be funneled through Coquitlam. Many bad decisions have been made by planners and people in
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The rise in people living in condominiums has led to a renewed interest in arti¿cial Christmas trees. That’s according to Paul Macpherson, manager of the gift and seasonal department at Gardenworks at Mandeville. A lot of people have mentioned that they’re restricted to arti¿cial trees because of strata rules and concerns about ¿re risk, he said. The most popular at Gardenworks has been the ¿ve-foot Àocked tree ($140) which is traditional green but looks like it’s been freshly snowed on. For convenience, pre-lit trees are also big sellers, with LED lights already attached to branches. The latest models now stay lit even if one bulb burns out. This year, the trendy look is bright colours. “Some people say, ‘I can’t have a real tree, so I’m going to have a funky tree,’” said Macpherson. By “funky,” he’s referring to trees coloured metallic white, chartreuse green, pink and purple, and even black, the latter “gives kind of a different look,” he said with some understatement. The Burnaby-based Evergrow Christmas Tree Co. has also expanded its offerings this year.
They’re already sold out of its main product, live trees which are picked up and planted after the holidays. But Evergrow, run by forestry graduates Sean Macalister and Jeff Ferguson, has also opened up a more traditional tree lot at 840 Sperling Ave. where it sells cut trees that are locally sourced in Chilliwack, as opposed to Washington state or Oregon that many tree lots use. It is also offering “no spray” cut trees grown without the use of pesticides. Macalister said Evergrow decided to offer cut trees in response to customers who wanted to keep their trees longer than three weeks, which is the longest period live trees can stay indoors without dying. The company will also take back the trees to mulch them for use in planting its live trees. Aunt Leah’s has also opened a Christmas tree lot at All Saints Anglican Church on Royal Oak Avenue and Watling Street. All proceeds go towards Aunt Leah’s Place programs to help prevent children in foster care from becoming homeless, and young mothers from losing custody of their children.
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Christmas traditions around the globe Families across the globe cherish their Christmas traditions. Customs may be unique to every family, but many countries boast their own unique traditions as well.
Australia Many Australians celebrate Christmas by coming together at night to sing carols outside. That’s not as chilly as it might sound, as Christmas in Australia actually falls during summer vacation. In fact, many of the country’s most popular Christmas traditions occur outside.
England Contrary to Australia, England’s weather around Christmastime is much colder. Many of England’s traditions resemble those popular in North America, including wrapping gifts, hanging stockings over the ¿replace and gathering around the Christmas tree. Kids in England write a letter with their wishes to Father Christmas, but unlike mailing those letters like many North American children do, English children toss their letters into a ¿re so their
Christmas wishes can go up the chimney.
France Christmas celebrations in France begin several weeks before December 25, but Christmas Eve is most special to many natives of France. On Christmas Eve, church bells ring as people sing noels, or carols. The following day, a feast is enjoyed upon returning home from church.
Germany In Germany, the weather is cold during the Christmas season, and in the weeks
leading up to Christmas families bake sweet bread, cakes with candied fruits and spicy cookies. Advent wreaths are popular in Germany and are purchased four Sundays before Christmas begins. The wreaths have places for four candles, and families light a candle on the wreath each Sunday.
Mexico Families in Mexico celebrate Christmas by decorating their homes with lilies or evergreens. Because the weather is warm, many families also cut designs into brown paper bags before inserting a candle and then setting the designs, called farolitos, along the sidewalk, on windowsills, on rooftops, and along outdoor walls. Many communities in the southwestern United States have adopted this tradition, which they often refer to as luminaria.
Sweden Christmas celebrations in Sweden begin on December 13, the day the country celebrates St. Lucia’s Day. Celebrations for St. Lucia, the patron saint of light, are intricate and involve the whole family. A couple of days before Christmas is when many families select their Christmas tree.
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5. Use bits of paper to make gift tags. 6. Employ origami and use leftover gift wrap as your paper of choice. 7. Line shelves or drawers with the paper to protect surfaces. 8. Make decoupage holiday decorations for next year. 9. Crumple up the paper and use it to stuff into tall boots so they keep their shape. 10. Trace the pattern of an envelope on the paper and cut out your own envelopes for little notes or holiday greetings for next year. 11. Buy a reusable coffee cup that enables you to change the insert. Use a piece of gift wrap to change the design. 12. Cover a holey bulletin board with a piece of gift wrap for a festive look. 13. Find out which types of paper can be collected by curbside recycling and wrap it up with your newspapers. 14. Add some wrapping paper that’s free of harmful dyes to your compost heap. 15. Use paper to line a bird cage. 16. Give paper to the kids to play with. Chances are they can come up with many other great ideas.
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Some origins of Christmas traditions Many Christmas traditions are older than some celebrants might think. The tradition of lighting up a Christmas tree, for example, dates back to the days before Christmas lights. Before electricpowered twinkle lights were invented and even before electricity was discovered, people used actual candles to adorn the Christmas tree. As one can imagine, having an open Àame next to a dried-out tree made for some fast ¿res. That’s why it was customary to keep a bucket of water next to the tree as well. As if ¿re wasn’t enough, the tinsel used to decorate trees was made from strips of silver and even lead — something that is now known to be a health hazard to adults and children alike. Although we’ve come a long way from candles and lead, trees that are overly dry paired with lights that have frayed wires can just as easily lead to ¿res. Plus, plastic tinsel can be a choking hazard for children and pets. One Christmas staple that has lost its status as a safety hazard is the poinsettia plant. Poinsettias are a tropical plant that have become a ¿xture during the Christmas season. It has long been thought that poinsettias are poisonous to people and animals. While there is some toxicity to the plant, it would require the ingestion of hundreds of leaves to get a toxic dose of a plant’s poison. Ingestion may simply cause a case of vomiting or diarrhea instead. But poinsettia leaves are said to have an unpleasant taste, so one bite and most children and animals will
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Every horse has its story Come for a ride on the Carousel this Christmas
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8 ways to create new holiday traditions Much of what makes the holiday season so special is the traditions that people hold dear. While families have traditions that stretch back decades, there is plenty of opportunity to embrace new means of celebration to breathe new life into Christmas, Chanukkah or the seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s other holidays. Chances are youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re already hanging stockings or going caroling this year. You can add some of these and modify as they Âżt for your family.
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Make your own Advent calendar that has small doors that open up to photos of different family members. Or use a collection of childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pictures that showcase how theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve changed as theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve grown older. 3. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Adoptâ&#x20AC;? a child for holiday gifts Each year you can bring a smile to a child in need by purchasing a present for an underprivileged kid. Some post ofÂżces sponsor â&#x20AC;&#x153;Letters from Santaâ&#x20AC;? events where participants can respond to one of the thousands of letters mailed to The North Pole. Or work with a local charity that organizes events to bring gifts to children in hospitals or in foster care.
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And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. 2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) 5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. 6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. 7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. 8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. 10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. 12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. 15 And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. 16 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. 17 And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. 18 And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. 19 But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. 20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them ]
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7. Bring some joy to a public servant Police of¿cers, ¿re¿ghters, military personnel ... many of these workers do not get off for the holidays. There are a certain number of public servants who must remain on call in the event of an emergency. Treat these people to something enjoyable when they may be missing their
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may now go back to the bare essentials. Create a tradition where everyone in the family receives one more gift -- a personalized ornament that can be packed away for use next year -- that’s given in January before the decorations are packed away. It’s another opportunity to open a present, and it symbolizes looking forward to the joy of next year.
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New West’s Turris traded to Ottawa Senators New Westminster native off to Ottawa for fresh start Kyle Turris was looking for a change of scenery and he got it, swapping the desert for the Rideau Canal on the weekend. On Saturday, the New Westminster native was traded by the NHL’s Phoenix Coyotes to the Ottawa Senators. Turris was a restricted free agent in the off-season but didn’t sign with the Coyotes until late November. He had asked Phoenix to trade him because he was unhappy with his role under head coach Dave Tippett. However, by signing he avoided the Dec. 1 deadline that prevents anyone not signed before that date from playing in the NHL this season. “It’s really exciting to move on and put the past behind me.
Phoenix is a good team. I just didn’t really ¿t,” said Turris in a conference call with reporters. “When I heard I was traded to Ottawa, I was extremely excited to be a Senator and to be in a Canadian market, and all the fun that’s going to come with that.” Phoenix general manager Don Maloney told the Arizona Republic he could tell the relationship wasn’t going to last long. “I had a good heart-to-heart with him and my hope was, let’s put the past behind us, let’s clear the slate, come in with a positive attitude, let’s see if it can work here,’ “ said Maloney. “It became clear at that meeting that there were some very deep feelings he had that needed to change in his game and felt he wasn’t a ¿t for us.” Maloney said 10 teams—one of them rumoured to be Vancouver— expressed interest in Turris, who
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the Coyotes took third overall in the 2007 entry draft. He settled on Ottawa’s offer of 2010 ¿rst-round pick defenceman David Rundblad and a second-round selection. “I’m really excited about it,” Senators head coach Paul MacLean told reporters. “He can really skate and shoot the puck. He brings a dimension of speed and it really solidi¿es that second-line centre position that we’ve been looking
to ¿ll. “I thought last year in the playoffs, he was one of the better players. He plays the game the way it’s played in the NHL now. He can really skate, he has a great work ethic and he has great skills with the puck and without the puck. We’re looking forward to him making us a better team.” NHL hockey analyst Darren Pang, who housed Turris for the
¿rst few months of his NHL career in 2008, said the move will give the 22-year-old a chance to develop. He also dismissed suggestions the holdout makes Turris a malcontent. “He’s a terri¿c kid and there’s nothing wrong with this kid,” Pang told the Ottawa Sun. “If people look at this kid and assume something, they’re wrong. He’s a terri¿c person and all he’s ever wanted to be is a top NHL player. “That’s what he’s been destined to be. I don’t know exactly what happened with he and [agent] Kurt Overhardt and what the family decided other than the fact he wasn’t getting a lot of responsibility on the ice in Phoenix. I have to believe that frustrated him to the point to want him to make a change.” His ¿rst game was to be at home against the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night. Turris has 19 goals and 46 points in 137 NHL games.
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New Westminster Historical Society: Presentation on early New Westminster Christmas and New Years, from food and drink to gifts and decorations. Free and everyone welcome. There is no need to pre-register. When: Wednesday, Dec. 21, 7:30 p.m. Where: Auditorium, New Westminster Public Library, 716-6th Ave., New Westminster.
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TAKE NOTICE THAT the City Council proposes to adopt Bylaw No. 13033 cited as “Burnaby Highway Closure Bylaw No. 7, 2011” pursuant to Section 40 of the Community Charter. The purpose of the proposed bylaw is to close and remove the dedication of certain portions of highway – closure of lane allowance between 6566 – 6594 Nelson Avenue and 6565 – 6593 Dunblane Avenue (all that portion of road in Block 28, District Lot 152, Group 1, New Westminster District, dedicated by Plan 8063 containing 371.6m²) shown outlined and described as Parcel 1 on Reference Plan prepared by Jesse Morin, B.C.L.S. It is proposed to place this bylaw before City Council for consideration of Final Adoption at the regular Council Meeting scheduled for 2012 January 23. The proposed Bylaw and Plan may be inspected at the office of the City Clerk, 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, British Columbia, on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 8:00 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. and Thursdays between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Anyone who considers themselves affected by the proposed bylaw is provided an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting the bylaw to Burnaby City Council by submitting a letter addressed to: Mayor and Council, 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, B.C. V5G 1M2. All submissions must be received by the City Clerk no later than Noon, Wednesday, 2012 January 18. Anne Skipsey ACTING CITY CLERK Burnaby City Hall 4949 Canada Way Burnaby, BC V5G 1M2
Heritage Christmas: Experience the magic of an oldfashioned Christmas! The village and farmhouse are beautifully decorated in the 1920s style with lights and period ornaments. Cedar boughs and wreathes can be seen throughout the site. Look for scenes inspired by Hansel & Gretel, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, and Rudolph the RedNosed Reindeer. A special display, A Christmas Carol, by the Canadiana Costume Society will be in the Love Farmhouse. Leave time for a whirl on the CW Parker Carousel and a treat from the Ice Cream Parlour. When: Until Jan. 1 (closed Dec. 24 and 25). Where: Burnaby Village Museum and Carousel, 6501 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby. Cost: Gate admission is free, carousel $2.25 per ride. Info: 604-297-4565, ww.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca or bvm@burnaby.ca.
the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. When: Dec. 28-30, 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 30-31, 2 p.m. Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver. Tickets: $22.50 to $70, plus service charges, at Ticketmaster, 1-855-985-2787 or ticketmaster.ca. Info: balletbc. com or albertaballet.com. Mochitsuki Day: Come and join in this traditional Japanese end of year activity and try your hand at mochi pounding. Features Japanese food sales. Admission free. When: Thursday, Dec. 29, 11 a.m. mochi tasting, 12:30 p.m. Vancouver Japanese Gardener’s Association mochi pounding demonstration. Where: National Nikkei Heritage Centre, 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby. New Year’s Eve gala: Glitz & Glamour New Year’s Eve gala dinner and dance featuring four dance floors, eight DJs and two dinner bands. Music featuring Top 40, Latin, Caribbean and Old School. Formal dress. When: Saturday, Dec. 31, doors 6 p.m. Where: Hilton Vancouver Metrotown, 6083 McKay Ave., Burnaby. Tickets: $65 to $99 until Dec. 26, $70 to $110 from Dec. 27, plus service charges, available at ticketmaster.ca or 1-855-985-5000. New Westminster Secondary School Class of 1982 is organizing its 30th reunion for Saturday, May 12, 2012. Info: www.nwssclassof82.com.
Journey Home Thrift: Burnaby’s newest thrift shop directs 100 per cent of profits to serving local refugee families who have fled persecution in their homeland. Operated almost entirely by volunteers as part of the Journey Home Community. When: open Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: 7337 Edmonds St., just off Kingsway in Burnaby. To volunteer: Kendra@journeyhomecomunity.ca. Info: www.JourneyHomeCommunity.ca.
Treasure Room sale: The Arts Council of New Westminster 26th annual sale of work by Lower Mainland artisans including jewellery, raku, pottery, scarves, woven shawls, unique tree ornaments, Victorian inspired decorations and books by local authors. When: Until Dec. 23, 1-5 p.m., closed Mondays, or by appointment. Where: Centennial Lodge, Queen’s Park, New Westminster. Info: 604-525-3244 or artscouncilnewwest.org.
Christmas service: The United Churches in Burnaby invite you to a joint service of celebration. When: Christmas Day, 10:30 carol singing, 11 a.m. service. Where: West Burnaby United Church, 6050 Sussex Ave., near Metrotown. All are welcome!
Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Wild Christmas Binge: Vagabond Players present Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Wild Christmas Binge by Christopher Durang, a playful, giddy retelling of the Dickens Christmas classic, turned squarely on its head. When: runs to Jan. 7—8 p.m. Dec. 15-17, 21-23 28, Jan. 5-7; 2 p.m. matinees Dec 26 and Jan. 1. Where: Bernie Legge Theatre, behind the Arenex in Queen’s Park, New Westminster. Tickets: $13 to $15, cash only please. Reservations: 604-521-0412 or reservations@ vagabondplayers.ca. Info: 604- 521-0412 or www. vagabondplayers.ca.
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New Westminster architect Eric Pattison says the city’s downtown has enough character to make it an allure to artists and creative people who are often the catalyst for revitalization.
Downtown through an architect’s eyes Eric Pattison says pieces are falling into place for a New West renaissance There’s an old adage among architects that developers—the very people who hire them to design their buildings—are so conservative they’re like penguins on an ice Àoe; nobody wants to be the ¿rst to jump into the water, but as soon as one does, the rest quickly follow. “The ¿rst one in is a visionary,” says New Westminster architect Eric Pattison. The penguins are starting to jump in Downtown New West. After languishing for decades since it was the commercial hub of the Lower Mainland east of Boundary Road, the former “Golden Mile” had been tarnished by abandoned buildings, empty storefronts and transient drug dealers. But in recent years the Downtown has again caught the attention of developers. Attracted by cheaper land prices than downtown Vancouver, the city’s location in the heart of the Lower Mainland, excellent access to transit and an untapped market of young urbanites who have been priced out of the big city, they’re building gleaming new condos and refurbishing existing structures. As new residents move into Downtown, businesses and services are following. It’s an evolution that was bound to happen, says Pattison, who’s had a hand in a number of Downtown projects, including the revitalization of the old BC Electric building and the renovation of the Columbia Theatre. “A city has to ¿nd its feet organically,” says Pattison, whose of¿ce is at the River Market. It helps that the Downtown had good bones to begin with. When the Royal Engineers founded the city and
began building along the western shore of the Fraser River, they kept the Downtown compact, easily walkable. After all, there were no cars or SkyTrain back then. That scale has endured, partly because of the city’s geography, and partly due to economics. There’s no space for big box retail and when tough times hit, politicians and developers didn’t go for the easy ¿x by tearing down existing buildings to reinvent the Downtown. “Sometimes an economic depression holds off rash decisions,” says Pattison. The recent reopening of the Columbia Theatre as a comedy and live entertainment venue and the imminent opening of a major retail and theatre complex around the SkyTrain station at Eighth Street, and the construction nearby of the new Civic Centre are further de¿ning the Downtown. But there’s still a ways to go before it can become a true urban jewel, says Pattison. So much attention has been focused on Columbia Street, the Downtown’s shoulders along Carnarvon and Front streets have languished. There’s no shortage of interesting spaces along those thoroughfares waiting to be exploited by young artists and creative professionals who are often the catalyst to urban renewal. Half of the equation is already in place. On a sunny fall afternoon students from nearby Douglas College and the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy spill out of the Waves and Starbucks coffee shops, young professionals make their way to and from SkyTrain and their apartments in the Quantum, C2C, Plaza 88, The Point and the Interurban. They’re in Downtown New West because they want to be there, says Pattison. “They have less urban baggage. They’re energetic and creative and have less preconceived background about what came before them.” All they need is the next penguin to jump.
Mario Bartel
Wednesday, December 21, 2011 NewsLeader A25
Robbery suspect sought by police New Westminster police are looking for a man who robbed a pharmacy in the 400-block of East Columbia of some prescription medication Tuesday (Dec. 13) evening. Police say the man entered the store at 6:20 p.m. and demanded medication from the only employee at the time while holding what appeared to be a ¿rearm. He Àed the store with a small amount of prescription medication. He is described as being South Asian, in his late 30s, about 5-foot-10 with an athletic build, and brown eyes. His coat, shirt, pants and toque were all black, and he also had a light blue surgical mask. The handgun is believed to be about six inches long with two barrels. Anyone with any information on the robbery is asked to contact the police at 604-525-5411.
vie for the attention of winemaker Ben Flajnik, 32, when the show’s 16th season opens Monday, Jan. 2. Bacon is the second B.C. resident to appear on the show. Interior designer Jillian Harris of Vancouver was a runner-up before the producers had her be the star of The Bachelorette.
Moonrakers open Christmas Day Moonrakers Pub in Uptown New Westminster is opening its doors on Christmas Day to seniors needing turkey and good cheer. Manager Mike McKee said the pub is offering its facility up to those over 60 on Dec. 25 because seniors are often overlooked at this time of the year. The celebration is being held in conjunction with the Seniors Services Society in New Westminster. In an news release, McKee promised not to play any Justin Bieber Christmas carols on the stereo, but instead it will be those from the 1950s and ’60s. The pub entrance and table layout will accommodate walkers, wheelchairs and scooters. McKee is looking for volunteer drivers to pick up and return the seniors to their homes as well as carolers for the dinner.
Local nurse on The Bachelor A maternity nurse at Royal Columbian Hospital will be a contestant in the upcoming season of The Bachelor on ABC television. Amber Bacon, 23, who is from Port Coquitlam, and 24 others will
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Advertising Sales Consultant The Award-Winning Outlook newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time sales person. The successful candidate must have the ability to build relationships with clients and offer superior customer service. The winning candidate will be a team player and will be called upon to grow an existing account list with an aggressive cold calling mandate. The ability to work in an extremely fast-paced environment with a positive attitude is a must. The candidate will have two years of sales experience, preferably in the advertising industry. The position offers a great work environment with a competitive salary, commission plan and strong benefits package. The Outlook is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest independent print media company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers across Canada and the United States. Please submit your resume with cover letter by Friday, January 20, 2012. To: Publisher, The Outlook publisher@northshoreoutlook.com fax: 604 903-1001 #104 – 980 West 1st Street North Vancouver, BC V7P 3N4
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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:
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BURNABY. Beautiful 1 bdrm condo in very secure bldng, private basket & tennis courts, near Skytrain & Brentwood Mall, N/P. Avail immed or Jan 1st. $1050. 604-710-6516 Burnaby:
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 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
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
Ext. shower, AM/FM/CD/DVD, power awning, power tongue jack, LCD tv, A/C. $34,483 (Stk.30968) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644
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PORT COQUITLAM
CEDARWAY APT 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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SUITES, UPPER
COQUITLAM-Cape Horn: Vry clean 3Bdr, 2 bthrm, 2 garage. $1700/mo + 2/3 utils. NS. Avl. now. 604-9317276 or 778-378-7276.
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
Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022 #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
Villa Del Mar 6630 Telford Ave.
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
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!
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
BURNABY
Walker Manor 6985 Walker Ave 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 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
BOATS
2009 CADILLAC DTS, black, grey leather, mint cond, 47K. Must sell! $25,000 obo. Call 604-805-4545.
NEW WESTMINSTER
APARTMENT/CONDO
MARINE 912
838
660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE
706
TRUCKS & VANS
2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING convertible, silver, 84 k’s. auto. Mags. $6795/obo. (604)826-0519
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
RENTALS
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1994 Saab 900-S. 6cyl, 2.5 l engine. 4dr, sunroof, 5spd, green, like new. $1950. 604-541-0344 2000 Dodge diesel 2500 series 4x4 ext cab 133,000k. 8x10 custom alum deck $12,500. 604-839-5700. 2004 F350 LARIAT CREW CAB, 4X4, long box, 180K, full load $16,000 obo. 604-812-1278 2004 GRAND CARAVAN, 36,000 KMS, v6, loaded, seats 7, $7950 obo. 604-780-8404 2009 DODGE 150 HEMI PICK UP with canopy, rhino lined, loaded, 8000 original km’s, show room condition. 28,000 OBO. (604)613-3727 2010 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SEL, full stow-go, 43 Km, silver/blk int, mint, $15,000. (604)218-1658.
2000 FORD FOCUS, standard trans., blue, 4 dr. sedan, CD, Air Cared. $1995 obo (604)826-0519
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
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AUTO FINANCING
DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
TRANSPORTATION
2006 FORD FUSION, 4 dr, 39,000 kms, V6, all options, $7,950 obo. Phone 604-780-8404
CAN’T GET UP your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help! No obligation consultation. Comprehensive warranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591.
EDUCATION
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MISC. FOR SALE
Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley
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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) 931-2670
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BURNABY
CHINESE SHARPEI PUPS MINI’S/TOYS-MALES -$1200.00 www.wrinklesrus.com 604-315-8774 CHOCOLATE LAB PUPS. Vet checked. 1st shots. Parents both registered. $550. 604-309-2390.
TRANSPORTATION
APARTMENT/CONDO
1 Bedrooms available near Lougheed Mall and transit. Rent includes heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Refs required.
604-787-5915, 604-291-7778
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FURNITURE
• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331
GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES $550: Born Sept. 26th. 1 Male, 1 Female. 604-836-6861
Roofing Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.
Haul Anything...
FUEL
RENTALS
MATTRESSES staring at $99
A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005
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BUILDING SUPPLIES
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PLUMBING
RUBBISH REMOVAL
518
STEEL BUILDINGS END OF SEASON DEALS! Overstock must go make an offer! FREE DELIVERY to most areas. CALL TO CHECK INVENTORY and FREE BROCHURE - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.
BEST FIREWOOD 32nd Season & 37,000 Cust Deliv. Fully Seas. Maple, Birch, Alder 604-582-7095
www.recycleitcanada.ca
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
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604.587.5865
3 rooms for $269, 2 coats any colour
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
PETS
TRANSPORTATION 810
AUTO FINANCING
847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 1999 CHEVY BLAZER, black, mags 2” lift 4x4, Air Cared, std. new clutch $4795 obo 604-826-0519 2000 BUICK LASABRE with heated seats, low km’s, H.U.D. Private. $6900/obo. 778-565-4230 2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, red, 160K, $8800 firm. Call 604-538-9257
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Notice is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the estate of ESTATE OF RONALD ROBINSON otherwise known as RON ROBINSON, deceased, late of the George Derby Centre, 7550 Cumberland Street, in the City of Burnaby, province of British Columbia are hereby required to send particulars of their claims to the Executrix at the following address: c/o McQuarrie Hunter LLP, Barristers & Solicitors Attention: ALLISON M. CATHERWOOD #1500 – 13450 102nd Avenue Surrey, B.C. V3T 5X3 before the 24th day of January, 2012, after which date the Executrix will distribute the said estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to claims of which the Executrix then has notice.
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.
A28 NewsLeader Wednesday, December 21, 2011
BOXING DAY
BLOWOUT!
2011 RANGER SPORT SUPERCAB Stk 119098
110 biweekly
$
$1O0M0E0MBER $3000
COSTC DISCOUNT
0%
*
199 biweekly
With Sync and voice activated system
$
Stk 124447
21,599
$
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2003 EXPLORER 4x4 Stk 2316482
$9,995
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A/c, auto
Stk2531567
$7,995
OFFERS! 2011 Nissan Sentra
Spoiler, alloys, auto, auto., ac, pw, pl Stk1111540
$14,195
2000 FORD FOCUS SE Power Group Stk 2004593
$4,995
Stk 2719421a
$22,995
AWD, luxury vehicle
Stk 1119461
$31,995
120 biweekly $
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2012 FOCUS SE SEDAN Convenience Group Stk 123049
110 biweekly
$
Q HUGE SELECTION OF USED VEHICLES Q MINIMUM $4000 ON YOUR TRADE§ FOR USED VEHICLE PURCHASE Q 500 AIR MILES WITH EVERY PURCHASE
2010 SENTRA
2006 NISSAN ALTIMA
$9,995
$11,995
Auto, a/c, power options
Stk 1099453
2007 FORD EDGE LIMITED 2011 FORD FLEX LIMITED 2010 FORD FUSION SEL Fully loaded, AWD
2011 FUSION SE Stk 113639
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2005 CHEVY BLAZER 4x4
Q LOW PAYMENTS SPECIAL Q LOWEST PRICES OF THE YEAR
ARGE
2012 ESCAPE XLT
2011 F150 SUPERCAB Stk 11600
Q EASY FINANCING
$8500
RECYCLE YOUR RIDE CASH REBATES WINTER SAFETY G NCIN FINAOAC PACKA AT NO EXTR GE A CH
AWD
Stk 1001296
$23,995
2007 JEEP COMPASS
Auto Stk 2694691
4x4 Stk 2799368
$13,995
2007 JEEP LIBERTY
2007 NISSAN XTERRA 4WD, auto, SE
Sport, 4x4 Stk 2799447
Stk 2796108
$16,995
$14,995
*Based selling price of $21,300 net of Ford incentives, $3,000 down payment, 0%, 60 mths, plus Doc Fee of $499 and taxes. **Based selling price of $32,870 net of ford incentives, $3,000 down payment, 0%, 60 mths, plus Doc Fee of $499 and taxes. ***Based selling price of $25,000 net of ford incentives, $6,900 down payment, 0%, 60 mths, plus Doc Fee of $499 and taxes. ****Based selling price of $20,000 net of ford incentives, $5,700 down payment, 0%, 60 mths, plus Doc Fee of $499 and taxes. ¥ Net of all incentives. § Off regular prices only.
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