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A man’s home is his castle, says Jim McGregor—until, that is, it isn’t.

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Keith Chong, Linda VanderHeide and Linda Ohashi of Burnaby school district’s Community and Continuing Education at the 1913 Schou Street School. Formerly a district resource centre, it is returning to its roots as classroom space as the new home of the adult education programs that used to be located in the Brentwood area.

Schou goes back to classroom roots

New adult education centre replaces Brentwood facility Wanda Chow

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Burnaby school district’s Schou Education Centre has gone back to its century-old roots as a school, this time for adults.

The distinctive building on the north side of Canada Way, beside Broadview Park, started out as Schou Street School in 1914, named after Burnaby’s reeve from 1893 to 1903, Nicolai Schou.

Most recently, it was a district Keith Chong, district principal resource centre, home to resource for community and continuing teachers and meeting spaces. education, noted the move addresses But with the closure of the some shortcomings of its old district’s continuing location. education centre on Schou has Lougheed Highway more parking, is Linda Ohashi, Affiliation in Brentwood—a “relatively close” to It feels more family-like cost-cutting Gilmore SkyTrain here, we’re all in one cenmeasure as it was a tre. station, and unlike leased property— in Brentwood, the Schou is now a new Foundations and home for its Foundations program, high school completion programs which upgrades students to Grade are not physically separated.

10, and its high school completion Staff are now more likely to have program. lunch together and collaborate,

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Chong said, while students from the Foundations program will be able to interact with those in the other program, to find out more about it.

“It feels more family-like here, we’re all in one centre,” said Linda Ohashi, district vice principal for continuing education. And while the other space had commercial tenants as neighbours, Schou “feels like a place of learning.”

The resource teachers have been moved to offices at Burnaby North secondary, and meetings and workshops will be held elsewhere.

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A B.C. Supreme Court judge has overturned court orders that were an attempt by a mother to kibosh a same-sex relationship involving her teen daughter.

On Dec. 18, a judge granted the mother, identified as J.Z. a without-notice protection order and a non-removal order against L.H.C., the respondent who then applied to have the orders set aside.

The respondent is 22 years old and is in a same-sex relationship with J.Z.’s daughter, who is 18.

For more than 18 months before December 2013, the daughter lived in Calgary attending school while her parents worked in China, She was left in the care of a school friend and her parents, according to the recent reasons for judgment by B.C. Supreme Court Justice Heather MacNaughton. The daughter says in her affidavit that she was in an 18-month samesex relationship while in that city.

Then around December 2013, the daughter moved to Burnaby.

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The large meeting spaces have been converted into classrooms. The district’s information technology department still works out of Schou, but when they move sometime in the future, that will make way for a few vocational programs.

Most of the vocational programs are held elsewhere, and are highly regarded for its high employment rates upon completion, said program coordinator Linda VanderHeide.

Plans for Schou include an expansion of its early childhood education program as well as other vocational offerings in the works, she said.

On any given day, Schou will likely see 500 or more students go through its doors, 11 classrooms of 20 to 25 Schou Street School, sometime between 1913 and 1919. students, Ohashi said. “It’s buzzing all the time, morning 70s. information on its offerings. to night.�

Schou is also home to “It’s got character. It just feels Chong noted its students range administrative staff for the like a great place of learning. from 16 to 17 year olds who need continuing education programs, It’s a place where others have an alternative to regular high making it an easily identifiable learned,� said Ohashi. schools, to some as old as their place for people to get Indeed, the Joseph Bowman-

students’ families kept rabbits, cows, goats and had fruit trees and vegetable gardens at home, according to retired teacher Janet White, who is among several people working on a history book of Burnaby schools. For decades, Schou’s neighbours included the Cascades Drive-In Theatre across the street.

The high school completion program started up at Schou in September after the end of teacher job action, and the Foundations program in late November. • On Feb. 18, the heritage building at 4041 Canada Way will host a grand opening of what will be the Schou Continuing Education Centre from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. It will also be a late celebration of sorts for its 100th anniversary, CIty Of BurnABy ArChIves. phOtO ID 325-025 with the general public, former staff, teachers and designed school was used as an students invited to attend to elementary school from 1914 to reminisce and look at historical 1979 before closing due to low picture displays. There will also enrolment and re-opening as be two mini workshops, one on Schou Education Centre. accent reduction, and a Vancity For much of that time, presentation on financial literacy.

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Between then and June 2014, the mother again left to work in China with her husband.

This time, the daughter stayed in a rented home in Burnaby to study and was “in part, left under the respondent’s supervision.�

In June, when the daughter told her mother about the nature of her relationship with the respondent, there was an altercation. “The child says that her mother was very upset about the same-sex relationship, slapped her, and threatened the respondent with harm.�

The mother “is concerned about her daughter’s relationship with the respondent which she

says is not in her daughter’s best interests and involves coercion and pressure on the respondent’s part,� MacNaughton said. The mother “describes her daughter as being ‘bewitched’ by the respondent.�

MacNaughton set aside the protection order since the Family Law Act only permits the court to grant the order against a family member for the protection of another family member.

However, the respondent and the claimant’s daughter were never family members. They never lived together in a marriage-like relationship and the daughter still lives with her mother.

As for the non-removal order,

the court must be convinced that a person plans to remove a child from British Columbia and is unlikely to return the child to the province.

But, in setting aside the order, MacNaughton cited several examples of trips the daughter and respondent made out of the country, from which they always returned.

For instance, when the mother was away, the pair travelled to the respondent’s home in China, albeit without the mother’s knowledge or consent.

They also made trips to Seattle, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and even Europe, the latter to meet the girl’s mother who approved of the

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But while MacNaughton decided the respondent was entitled to the costs of her application, she declined to award special costs. “In my view, the unusual and emotional circumstances of this case, and the considerable ill-will between the claimant and the respondent, would only be exacerbated by an order of special costs. It is not in the best interests of the child for there to be further acrimony between her C M CM MY CY CMY K mother and the Yrespondent.�

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trip and paid for her daughter’s flight. Even after the altercation between mother and daughter, the girl and respondent travelled to Dalian, China and Hong Kong.

They always returned to B.C. MacNaughton said the evidence does not support a conclusion that the respondent would take the girl out of province and not return.

There is “no basis for the claimant’s fears that the respondent will take the child to a place where marriage at age 18 is permitted or travel to and live as a married couple in China and never return to British Columbia.�

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To ensure we achieve this goal, the City is focused on providing excellent policing and fire protection services, upgrading roads, water and sewer infrastructure, and ensuring Burnaby parks and recreation facilities meet citizen needs. In addition, we recognize the importance to Burnaby citizens of ongoing maintenance and replacement of existing City facilities.

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YOUR OPINION IS IMPORTANT TO US Please provide your comments by Wednesday, March 4, 2015 in order to allow enough time for Council to consider them before final approval of the tax rates in May. The 2015 Provisional Financial Plan is available for viewing on our website (www.burnaby.ca) under Our City Hall > Financial Reports.

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Family’s emphasis on education inspires new sup’t Child of immigrants grew up, schooled and taught in Burnaby Wanda Chow

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Ask Gina Niccoli-Moen what makes her tick as a teacher and administrator and family instantly comes to mind.

Niccoli-Moen, 48, who was appointed as Burnaby school district’s new superintendent on Tuesday, is one of four daughters, of whom three work in education.

Her parents immigrated to Canada as children from a small village in Italy. And it was here that her father had the opportunity to be the first person in his family to attend university.

Her mother didn’t, which was typical of girls brought up in their traditional Italian culture, which was all the more reason why Niccoli-Moen’s parents constantly preached the importance of education to their daughters.

“Go to school because doors will open,” she recalls being told by her dad, who became a teacher and administrator

himself.

“I was quite Niccoli-Moen adamant that she has a long history would come to with education school here [in in Burnaby. She Burnaby school attended Westridge district] because elementary and of the possibilities Burnaby North that I saw could secondary. After be afforded to her graduating from … Burnaby was a University of place that I felt she B.C., she did would be accepted NiCColi-moeN graduate work and included and in educational be a part of a leadership at community where Simon Fraser University. she could grow up with other She became a high school children her age and attend a English teacher, teaching at school and thrive. I have found Burnaby South, then North that and more.” before serving as administrator As for what she plans to focus at Cariboo Hill and South. In on in her new role, Niccoliher 24 years with the district, Moen noted that part of the she most recently served as district’s job is to prepare kids deputy superintendent and was for the future. one of two finalists for the top “Part of the challenge is really job when former superintendent preparing them for a future Kevin Kaardal was hired. that we don’t even know about She lives in Burnaby with her … We talk about innovation, husband and daughter, Alexa, creativity and people learning who is in Grade 11 and also to problem-solve with other serves to inspire her and her people. Those kinds of soft passion for the public education skills, if you will, are so critical system. in developing our future.”

Alexa has many special needs, twitter.com/WandaChow she explained.

THE BURNABY TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION PROUDLY SUPPORTS THE BC FEDERATION OF LABOUR CAMPAIGN FIGHT FOR $15!

We believe that work should lift you out of poverty. It’s time for the BC government to increase the minimum wage so that nobody is left behind.

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There’s so much more than just equipment to help Natasha move Wanda Chow around. wchow@burnabynewsleader.com There’s also the need Andrea and Alex Bell to actively maintain thought their daughter her physical condition just had the flu. because she’s not At age seven, mobile on her own.

Contributed photo Natasha had a fever, When Natasha was Natasha Bell, right, and her mom Andrea. The family says started vomiting and first in Sunny Hill Variety has been a huge help over the years. complained of a bad Health Centre and headache. Within days she had needs, from wheelchairs to working with physiotherapists, her first seizure and was rushed splints to a standing frame, occupational therapists and the to hospital. which lets her interact with like, they’d tell the family of all Doctors determined she had friends and schoolmates the different things they might inflammation of the brain but at standing eye level, costs need. couldn’t figure out the source thousands of dollars.

“They were always quick to treat it. It was several weeks “It’s quite financially to say the Variety club is here before she was diagnosed with restrictive for families,” Andrea to help, don’t panic,” Andrea encephalitis which led to severe said. recalled. brain injury.

“Honestly, without Variety As a result, she said the Natasha is now 18, uses I don’t know how we would’ve family has never had to worry. a wheelchair and is quite done it. It would have been very “It’s stressful enough to have dependent for all her needs, difficult.” to deal with this but if you’re requiring full-time care.

Andrea noted that the having to worry about the cost The experience has been provincial government provides of all these things and thinking devastating and introduced the some funding but it’s capped, I can’t afford it, I can’t get it, family to the world of medical with the difference usually oh no, now what? [Variety] devices and equipment that they falling to parents. definitely takes that out of the were never familiar with before, In the Bells’ case, Variety equation all together.” said Andrea. has stepped in to take on that Luckily, Variety—The additional financial burden.

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The attitude toward marijuana in this province is in sharp contrast with the approach in other parts of Canada.

Proof of that comes in details from a court document, filed as part of an application to seize a property near the Aldergrove border crossing which was the subject of a massive search last week. Although the large property just drew public attention last week, documents suggest it has been used for marijuana production since 1993.

It is important to keep in mind that, in 1993, growing and selling marijuana for any purposes was illegal in Canada. While there were advocates for medicinal marijuana, which has since been allowed, growing, selling and using the product could lead to criminal charges.

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It seems likely that, if the legalization of marijuana in Washington and Colorado turns out to be successful, marijuana will be legalized throughout North America some day.

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Man’s home is his castle, until it isn’t I loaded up my 25-year-old dining room set and hauled it off to a local thrift store the other day. I had advertised it and had a couple of inquiries. One couple stopped by to take a look.

As I say, it has been in my house for years, but it never looked better than it did when I was trying to get rid of it. It was devoid of mail and newspapers, it had been polished and touched up and the chair legs had been tightened so they no longer wobbled. It looked almost good enough to keep.

The couple that came by were Filipino, they told me.

As they perused the table and chairs they nodded and spoke in their own language.

When the lady looked at the hutch, I discovered that the phrase ‘old fashioned’ sounds the same in English as it does in Filipino.

Her husband suggested he might still be interested if I would deliver it to Surrey. No deal.

Now you may ask why I was

Jim McGregor getting rid of my dining room suite.

Apparently, according to people who don’t even live here, my furniture, my carpets and my wall colours are all outdated. I find that so strange, because I think everything is just fine. It’s all perception.

For most men, if they have a comfortable chair and a great view of the TV, we are happy.

Any small move or suggested relocation of either one is considered to be “redecorating” by the man of the house.

We’ve seen Martin Crane’s old yellow and green recliner in the TV show Frasier.

Patched with duct tape, it was a stark contrast to the chrome and leather furniture his son

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preferred. Archie Bunker’s chair was the centre of the living room, and in almost every episode Archie was ordering Meathead to get out of his chair.

Both those chairs are now in museums, clearly indicating we have to address the historical value of furniture before we update anything.

Who knows, I may have just given away a bit of Canadiana without taking time to research its pedigree. Some people, however, would call that procrastinating.

As I look around my living room, there are numerous pictures of fires and fire halls, tastefully framed and matted, shelves full of Stephen King novels and models of fire trucks or fire chief’s cars.

I don’t know how you can update such classic design features such as these.

But they all have to come down and be put away while the painting is done and the carpet is replaced. That’s a lot of work.

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“Maybe you can do some of that while you’re watching the Super Bowl,” comes a bold suggestion.

“What?” I calmly reply. That would clearly be classed as multitasking and everyone knows men don’t do that well. There are too many variables that could have led to missing the play of the game.

Sometimes when they don’t think I’m listening, I hear whispers about kitchen cabinets and bathroom tub surrounds. I know this is far from over.

Other days I am presented with paint colour chips, and carpet samples. “Won’t this look great?”

As if I’m supposed to imagine an entire room from looking at a tiny square of carpet.

But I’ve learned to just roll with it. A man’s home is his castle, but only until the queen comes home.

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Three cheers for The crew aT BrenTwood In the past few days I have been going to Brentwood mall to have my morning coffee. This morning, while sitting there sipping at my coffee, something came to my realization.

We, the public, generally don’t hesitate to criticize or denigrate things or people. We seldom do

the opposite.

I’m thinking about the cleaning crew in Brentwood mall. These people, without a doubt, deserve to be celebrated in every aspect of their duties.

Considering all the construction and renovations both inside and outside Brentwood Town Centre, the mall has never been so clean and dust free.

These workers (mostly women) not only are devoted to providing an amazingly clean environment, but more importantly, with their friendliness and cheerful smiles, they project the most welcoming atmosphere our mall has ever had.

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A 44-year-old man is in critical condition in hospital after being badly burned trying to stay warm at a homeless encampment Friday morning.

At about 5:20 a.m. Friday two people discovered the man “crawling away” from the source of the fire, said Burnaby RCMP Staff Sgt. Major John

been hit by heavy rain in recent days. Police have still not determined the source of the fire but are investigating.

“It was very disturbing for the people that found him.”

Buis said police and outreach workers are engaging with people in the camp. “Outreach workers have been there in the past and also mental health workers. But we don’t know if we’ve contacted this person in the past. It’s still too early in their investigation.”

$2.8M bequest for regional parks Long-time Burnaby resident George Ross, who loved the outdoors, has bequeathed $2.8 million to Metro Vancouver’s regional parks.

Ross loved trees and walking forested trails so he left the money in his will to ensure generations to come will enjoy the parks like he did, said a Metro Vancouver news release.

“We are delighted and incredibly grateful for this extremely generous gift,” said Metro Vancouver board chair Greg Moore at a ceremony at Kanaka Creek Regional Park in Maple Ridge. The Kanaka Creek Watershed Stewardship Centre will get $300,000 from Ross’s legacy to fill a funding gap to allow the facility to become a

reality. The remaining $2.5 million will go to create the George Ross Legacy Stewardship Program. It will be administered by the Pacific Parklands Foundation which raises funds for Metro’s regional parks.

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The immediate target was the five named protesters—Stephen Collis, Lynn Quarmby, Alan Dutton, Mia Nisson and Adam Gold—but the larger objective was to scare off anyone who joined the protest on Burnaby Mountain.

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How to avoid growing bored in retirement From the moment young men and women first walk into the office for their first day as a working professional until the day they officially retire, the notion of planning for retirement is never far from their minds.

But when the day to hang up the briefcase and donate all those business suits arrives, some retirees wonder what to do next. Some retirees know exactly how they will spend their days when they no longer have to work, while others who decide to play it by ear may find themselves battling boredom.

For those among the latter group, it’s important to understand that many retirees find themselves bored once they no longer have to focus on a career.

Jobs keep men and women busy and provide a sense of purpose in their lives, so it’s understandable that retirees feel bored once those jobs are no longer a part of their lives.

But just because you no longer have an office to go to every day does not mean life cannot be as fulfilling or even more fulfilling than it was when you were still working.

You just need to find something to avoid succumbing to retirement boredom.

Work part-time Though it might seem odd to start working right after you retire, a part-time job can provide the type of structure you have grown accustomed to without all of the responsibility that comes with a full-time career. Part-time jobs can range from consultancy work that makes use of your professional experience to something entirely different like landscape maintenance at a nearby golf course that gets you out of the house and enjoying the warmer seasons.

Whichever you choose, make sure it’s something you find fun and interesting. embrace a neW hobby

Working professionals often say they wish they had time to pursue a hobby.

Now that you are retired, you have all the time in the world to do just that. Whether it’s perfecting your golf game, writing that novel, learning to cook like a gourmet chef or whatever else you might have always wanted to do, retirement is a great time to do it.

Get in shape

If retirement boredom has started to negatively affect your mood, one great way to conquer your boredom and improve your mood at the same time is to start exercising.

Exercise is a natural mood enhancer. When the body exercises, it releases chemicals knowns as endorphins, which trigger positive feelings in the body. In addition, regular exercise has been shown to reduce stress, boost self-esteem and improve sleep.

Working out at a gym also is a great way to meet fellow retirees in your community, and the energy you have after exercising may give you the boost you need to pursue other hobbies.

Volunteer

If a part-time job is not up your alley, then consider volunteering in your community. Volunteers are always in demand, and volunteering with a local charity can provide a sense of purpose and provide opportunities to meet like-minded fellow retirees, all while helping to quell your boredom.

Retirees who love to travel can combine their passion for volunteering with their love of travel by signing up to work with an international relief organization that travels abroad to help the less fortunate.

Upon retiring, many retirees initially find themselves coping with boredom.

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She keeps calling her Life Line in the middle of the night to get her water or help her to the toilet. Then they call the residence she is living in and of course they also don’t supply that type of care either. Do you have any ideas to help me shorten the waiting list? The residence is pressuring me to supply more support or get her to move.

Donna Dear Donna, You might be able to claim your additional expenses for care on your tax forms.

Unfortunately you may be waiting up to six months on the waiting list for long-term bed.

Placement is from a priority list and as long as she is in a safe environment (the residence), her case is not as urgent as seniors in hospital that can’t live on their own. It is a sad situation, because long-term care beds are limited. Of course you can always go private ($5,000$7,000) a month.

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Dear Frustrated, Unfortunately little can be done to improve the way our healthcare system is managing its long term care facilities.

Eve Silverman Money is tight, staffing is limited and upgrades to older buildings is not in the budget. knows your preferences in care homes. There’s no guarantee she Be lucky that your mother is in one, as there are huge waiting will be placed in one of those lists for her bed. preferences however. You will All I can say is spend as get 24 hours’ notice when a bed much time visiting her as comes up. If you refuse you possible or hire a companion may have to wait a long time to be with her a few hours a to get a call again. As well, if day. Keep an active dialogue you are asking for a long-term going with staff, respectfully care facility out of the area she make some suggestions, but resides you will experience the limit complaining or criticisms nightmare of dealing with two because their hands are tied. different health regions. (i.e.

Dear Eve, Fraser Health, Costal Health I just had a situation with and Interior Health).

Dear Eve, my aunt (who I am responsible I am so fed up with the care for) and her care facility. She facility where my mom lives. was dehydrated, nauseous She is in a room with three and not eating. It got so bad others. She is not used to I finally insisted they send her sharing and is constantly asking to hospital. She was almost to go home. One of the women unconscious when she arrived in is constantly groaning, and the emergency and they confirmed other is just plain nasty. Also her situation was grave. A week it seems sometimes my mom later after getting the attention waits for hours to be changed she needed, she was able to from her soiled pants and she return to the care home. has developed a rash. I am on But I know if I did not a waiting list for her own room intervene she would be dead. but that will take ages.

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Fifteen years later, her daughter, Carla, receives the letter and persuades those present on the day of her father’s death to return to the scene of the crime. When: Jan. 29 – Feb. 21, Thursday to Saturday - 8 p.m., Sunday matinees - 2 p.m. Where: Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park, New Westminster.

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Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family! If that wasn’t upsetting enough, she confides in her father and begs him to keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parent. When: Feb. 6-21, 8 p.m., with 2 p.m. matinees on Saturdays and Sundays. Where: Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 MacPherson Ave., Burnaby. Tickets and info: w w w. alignentertainment.ca.

Burnaby Central 40th R e u n i o n : B u r n aby Central’s Class of 1975 is holding its 40-year reunion on May 23 at the Executive Inn in Burnaby. Grads from that year are still being sought. Tickets must be purchased by Feb. 15.

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affecting immigrants and refugees. When: Saturdays, until March 21, 1–3 p.m. Where: Brentwood Community Resource Centre, 2055 Rosser Ave., Burnaby.

Info: 604-292-3907.

Conversation Circle: Presented by MOSAIC, a multilingual nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing settlement issues affecting immigrants and refugees. When: Wednesdays, Jan. 21– Feb. 25, 2-4 p.m. Where: MOSAIC Burnaby Centre for Immigrants, 5902 Kingsway. Info: 604-254-9626.

MOSAIC B u r n a by Seniors Club: Provides free activities for immigrant seniors aged 55+. Activities include English conversation and computer classes, workshops, field trips and more. Volunteers provide language assistance in a number o f l a n g u ag e s . A l l activities and services are free of charge, but registration is required.

Info and registration: North Burnaby location, 604-292-3907; South Burnaby, 604438-8214.

OngOing Adult ESL Classes: For all English levels, beginners to advanced.

When: Wednesday mornings 10-11:15 a.m.

Where: Nelson Avenue Community Church, 5825 Nelson Ave., Burnaby. Info: 604-4354123.

Burnaby Family Place: Drop in playtime for parents, caregivers and their children from 0 to 6 years. Drop in to meet new friends, play in a safe secure environment and learn about community r e s o u rc e s . W h e n : Mondays to Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: 410 Clare Ave. (one block east of Sperling and Hastings).

Info: 604-299-5112.

Basic Computer Course for Beginners: When: Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Confederation Seniors Centre, 4585 Albert St., Burnaby. Info: 604-2941936.

Burnaby International Folk Dancers: Learn folk dances from around the world

in a friendly club environment. New dances taught every n i g h t ; a l l l ev e l s welcome, no partner needed, $4 drop-in, first night free. When: Every Tuesday, 7-9:30 p.m. Where: Charles Rummel Centre, 3630 Lozells, Burnaby. Info: 604-436-9475.

Line Dancing: Line dance with Georgie.

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When: Mondays, 10 a.m. Where: Deer Lake United Church Hall (rear entrance), 5135 Sperling Ave., Burnaby.

Info: Georgie, 604-5225647.

Dominoes Meet: We e k l y g a m e o f Dominoes (Mexican Train) for players 55 and over. Come join our enthusiastic group playing on three tables. When: Every Tuesday, 12:30 to 4 p.m.

Where: Willow room, Cameron Seniors’ Recreation Centre, 9523 Cameron St., Burnaby (N of Lougheed Town Centre). Info: 604-2974453.

Burnaby International Folk Dancers: Learn folk dances from around the world in a friendly club environment. New dances taught every n i g h t ; a l l l ev e l s welcome, no partner needed, $4 drop-in, first night free. When: every Tuesday night, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Where: Charles Rummel Centre, 3630 Lozells, Burnaby Info: 604-436-9475.

Burnaby-New Westminster Newcomers and Friendship Club: Club welcomes women who are new to the area, as well as longtime residents.

Meet women of all ages and cultures to make new friends. When: Dinner meeting the second Wednesday of each month plus various events including book club, craft group, social Saturdays, etc. Info:

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Anyone welcome for socializing, practising language skills and making new friends.

When: Fridays, 2 to 4 p.m. Where: Burnaby Multicultural Society, 6255 Nelson Ave., Burnaby. Info: Carol, 604 431-4131 ext.27 or carol.ha@thebms.ca.

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V lentine’S D Y Romantic films to watch together this Valentine’s Couples celebrate Valentine’s Day in many different ways.

For some the idea of dinner out followed by a stroll arm-in-arm seems the epitome of romance, while others may want to go out dancing or engage in a favorite hobby.

Valentine’s Day also can be a romantic endeavor if a couple chooses to spend time at one with each other watching a romantic movie. The following are a handful of love-inspired movies that can add a special something to Valentine’s Day festivities.

• The Notebook: Author Nicholas Sparks has a way of taking the everyday experiences in a person’s life and making them relatable and heartbreaking in a pluckat-your-heartstrings sort of way. His novel The Notebook won the hearts of many and seemed a natural to be adapted to film. Starring Ryan Gosling

and Rachel McAdams, the movie illustrates how love can last through the years and even survive an Alzheimer’s diagnosis.

• The Proposal: In order to remain in the country, a demanding New York-based book editor (Sandra Bullock) asks her brow-beaten assistant (Ryan Reynolds) to marry her.

Their tumultuous relationship involves a trip to Alaska to meet his family.

• An Affair to Remember: Romantic melodramatic master Cary Grant falls in love with Deborah Kerr aboard a cruise ship while they are traveling with other people. They agree to meet at the top of the Empire State Building in six months if they have ended their relationships and are ready to commit to each other. Grant makes it to the rendezvous spot, but an injured Kerr never shows as Grant assumes she has

rejected the proposal.

• Say Anything: In pursuit of a woman he believes is out of his social league, Lloyd Dobler (John Cusack) creates hope for the underdog in us all. The movie inspired teens to raise their boom box radios over their heads and blast romantic tunes to illustrate their love.

• The Wedding Singer: This quirky movie about a wedding singer who falls for a banquet waitress highlights the importance of loving each other for what makes you unique.

• Once: Attraction between the main characters comes by way of creative musical collaboration. Music proves to be an aphrodisiac, making the film and the song “Falling Slowly” from its score so popular. This romantic tale helped take the film from the big screen to the Broadway stage.

• West Side Story: “West Side Story” is yet another homage to “Romeo and Juliet.” But the film made Shakespeare’s from tragic love story relatable to audiences of the 1960s.

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V LENTINE’S D Y Greeting card history and etiquette Billions of greeting cards are sold and exchanged each year, and Valentine’s Day is one of the most popular days of the year to give a loved one a greeting card.

The Greeting Card Association says 145 million Valentine’s Day units are sold in the United States each year.

The association says seven out of 10 surveyed card buyers consider greeting cards to be essential to them, and are passing on the greeting card tradition to younger generations.

Though the tradition of exchanging greeting cards is still going strong, few may know the history and etiquette behind this time-tested tradition.

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Although there are no rules governing just how long to keep and display a card, most people keep them for five to seven days.

Some special occasion cards, such as milestone birthdays or religious rites of passage, may warrant holding on to the card for posterity. However, the length of time cards are kept is entirely at the discretion of the recipient. etiquette

Sending cards requires a little know-how. Start out with a high-quality card to show that you value the recipient. If you’re taking the time to send a greeting card, make sure it looks like you put some effort into its selection.

Be sure your card list is continually updated with new addresses and contact information. If you do so regularly, it’s easier to send

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cards when the time comes.

Ensure greeting cards will arrive on time by mailing them out a week or two before the special day. Few things are worse than a card arriving late and seeming like an afterthought.

Address cards by hand and sign them personally. Although desktop printers can make fast work of card mailings, writing things out by hand is a special touch that indicates you care. Personal greeting cards for close friends and family members may also deserve an extra special touch, like including a custom message or a photograph.

Greeting cards are about expressing sentiments to special people in your life.

They’re popular on Valentine’s Day and all year long to commemorate holidays and special occasions.

The tradition of exchanging greeting cards can be traced back to ancient China, where people exchanged messages of good will to celebrate the New Year.

Over time, greeting cards were exchanged for various reasons, and by the 1850s greeting cards were transformed from handmade, expensive purchases to relatively affordable means of $125/Per Couple personal communication and well-wishing.

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SCRAP CAR Removal TOP CA$H PAID on the spot. Local Business. www.a1casper.com 604-378-2029

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

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COQUITLAM - Douglas College.

1 Bdr above ground, full patio, garden suite, full bth, new w/d, alrm syst, 4 appls, new lam flrs, pkng.

Ns/np. Ideal for 1 person. $850/m incl utils & wifi. 604-805-2471.

Renovated, spacious & bright 1 & 2 Bdrm units. Small pet ok.

From $850/mo incl heat & HW. Near Highgate.

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845

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TRANSPORTATION

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Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service.

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329 PAINTING & DECORATING

736

. Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 .Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

Concrete Forming,Framing & Siding Crews. Residential 604.218.3064 Commercial 604.524.5494

ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020

Langley - SxS Duplex, 4 suites 8500s/f lot, full renod, new siding/ windows, rent $3400. $599K or $295K each side. 604-807-6565

GOLDEN DOODLE puppies born Nov. 22, Mom small reg Golden x, Dad small Std Poodle (both 50 lbs).

We have bred this litter special to create ideal family companions (intelligent, gentle, easy to train, people pleasers, happy indoors/outdoors, good with kids/animals, low/no shed Our dogs are part of our home and life and we wish the same for our puppies. Please consider the time & commitment needed to raise a dog and you will have our support & guidance for life. 1st shots/deworm, $1200, 604-820-4827 Mission POMERANIAN PUPS P/B. 3 Females. First shots & vet checked.

Call for price. (604)866-2895

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

MOVING & STORAGE

PETS

CHIHUAHUAS tiny tea cups, short hair, 1 male, 1 female, ready to go now. $900. (604)794-7347

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

~ Hot water tanks ~ Gasfitting/Sheet metal

FOR SALE BY OWNER

ABC TREE MEN Pruning, Shaping, Tree Removal & Stump Grinding. 604-521-7594 604-817-8899

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.

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RENTALS

REAL ESTATE

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

GUTTER CLEANING SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE Call Ian 604-724-6373

320

MISC. FOR SALE

2 coats any colour

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

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

560

STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed!

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Running this ad for 10yrs

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Furnace & Air Conditioning

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS. Notice is Hereby Given that Creditors and others, having claims against the Estate of SUSAN MARIE SENFT, formerly of Suite 105, 4885 Heather street, Vancouver, Deceased are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executor, c/o Roland Hinmueller, Suite 101- 5055 Imperial St. Burnaby, B.C., V5J 1C9 on or before March 11th, 2015, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received. Roland Hinmueller, Executor.

In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On May 17, 2014, at the 4400 block of Hastings Street, Burnaby, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Burnaby RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $1,580 CAD, on or about 12:30 Hours.

The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 354(1) (Possession of property obtained by crime) of the Criminal Code of Canada.

Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2014-2521, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute

is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice.

A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published.

You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On October 15, 2014, at the 1000 block of 5th Avenue, New Westminster, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the New Westminster Police Service seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $275 CAD, on or about 22:03 Hours, $90 CAD, on or about 22:16 Hours, $31.80 CAD, on or about 22:17 Hours, and a 2006 Toyota Corolla, BCLP: 360MSD, VIN: 2T1BR32E96C705421, on or about 22:30 Hours.

The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been used in/ obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada (CDSA) and was therefore offencerelated property pursuant to section 11 (Search, seizure and detention) of the CDSA. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number:

2014-2464, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice.

A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published.

You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

A20 NewsLeader Wednesday, February 11, 2015

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