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Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan is all smiles despite the birthday cake on his nose as his slate once again swept to victory, winning all council and school board seats on Saturday. MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADER
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ELECTION RESULTS
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Following are the preliminary results with 37/37 polls reporting.
MAYOR’S RACE
Take every civic seat available, credit schools’ anti-homophobic bullying issue for getting vote out
Derek CORRIGAN 25,053 76% BCA Tom TAO 5,450 16.5% Team Allen HUTTON 1,600 4.9% Sylvia GUNG 850 2.6%
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It came two days early but Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan’s birthday gift was sweet nonetheless—a second-straight sweep of every civic seat for the Burnaby Citizens’ Association (BCA). The left-leaning civic party won all the seats by wide margins on Saturday, with a clear lead as the results started coming in after the polls closed at 8 p.m. Corrigan was re-elected mayor with 76 per cent of the vote, compared to the 16.5 per cent received by his closest challenger, Tom Tao of the right-leaning Team Burnaby. All eight incumbent city councillors MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADER Burnaby mayor Derek Corrigan and councillor Pietro Calendino celebrate as the BCA sweeps to victory once retained their seats—Pietro Calendino, Dan Johnston, Anne Kang, Colleen Jordan, again in Saturday’s municipal election. Richard Chang, Sav Dhaliwal, Paul McDonell and Nick Volkow—with Volkow the school district’s adoption of an antideclared the best-run city in the country” by taking the last spot by a 4,945 vote margin homophobic bullying policy last spring. Maclean’s magazine in 2009. from Team Burnaby’s Lee Rankin. In fact, a number of BCA candidates Calendino said the party recruited many Rankin and fellow Team candidate Garth credited Parents’ Voice with helping get the more volunteers than in 2008 and speculated Evans, both former councillors, were the top BCA vote out. that could have been related to Parents’ vote-getters among non-BCA candidates. “Your courage, school board, brought Voice, saying that party’s opposition to In fact, Team’s eight-candidate slate was out our vote,” said Corrigan in his victory policy 5.45 “could have back¿red.” clearly voters’ second choice as it took the speech at the Alan Emmott Centre, “and Coun. Paul McDonell said the BCA next eight spots while Burnaby Municipal tonight we have you to thank for this sweep worked hard for the win and that he noted Greens’ four council candidates ¿nished in because the people of Burnaby came out to on his Facebook page before the polls closed the 17th to 20th spots. tell those who will be intolerant that it won’t that “the ¿rst sweep was lucky, the second The race for school board, happen here.” one we’ll earn it.” meanwhile, was also clearly Coun. Nick Volkow He speculated many voters came out to Voter won. First-time candidate said of Parents’ Voice, support the BCA school trustees in its stance turnout down Harman Pandher took the “You can’t run a campaign against homophobic bullying and in turn cast While the percentage of seventh and ¿nal school on fear and intolerance their votes for BCA councillors as well. voter turnout in this year’s trustee spot by 5,765 votes and especially in this But ultimately, McDonell credited the ahead of his closest challenger, civic election was slightly community, it’s just not extra effort put in by the campaign team this Glen Power of Team Burnaby. lower than in 2008—23.3 per going to work and it was time around. cent of registered voters Pandher joins incumbents demonstrated today. “If you run like you’re losing, you’re compared to 23.49 per cent Ron Burton, Larry Hayes, “I think they took a going to win. If you run like you’re winning, three years ago—the overall Gary Wong, James Wang, drubbing and rightfully that’s when you’re going to lose.” numbers were higher. Baljinder Narang and fellow so.” For Corrigan’s part, he said in an interview In fact, the number of ¿rst-time-trustee Meiling Chia Coun. Pietro Calendino, that he thought a second sweep was possible voters who cast ballots, on the new school board. the top vote-getter on from the beginning due to the support each 34,035, was the largest In 10th place, Helen Ward council with 8.2 per cent individual councillor had received from the number in four elections. was the top vote-getting of the vote, said that community. In 2008, there were 32,727 candidate from Burnaby “the people of Burnaby He said the biggest challenge faced by the voters, in 2005, 33,668 Parents Voice, a new party ¿gured out that the BCA BCA was from media reports and opinion (25.57 per cent) and in 2002, which ¿elded ¿ve trustee was running the city very pieces that suggested the party should have 31,561. candidates. The group formed responsibly and it was not an opposition on council and school board. out of opposition over a coincidence that we were Please see SECOND SWEEP, A4
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Team Burnaby council candidate Lee Rankin credited the deep pockets and organization of the Burnaby Citizens’ Association (BCA) for its repeat sweep in the civic election. “Politics at the heart is simple, the BCA does a good job of identifying the vote and pulling the vote,” Rankin said Monday. “I would say they did it very well this time.” The percentage of votes the right-leaning Team received should have translated into some seats on council and school board, but the BCA simply did a better job of getting its supporters out to the polls, he said. Another factor was the addition of two new parties to the local civic scene, the Burnaby Municipal Greens and Burnaby Parents’ Voice. Rankin, a former longterm councillor, said no independent candidate has been elected in Burnaby since 1981 and no member of a “splinter group” has
ever been elected in the city. Garth Evans also credited the “The simplest, most obvious BCA’s superior organization and lesson is to challenge the BCA, a ¿nancial resources for its win one-opposition umbrella would and suggested that the Greens work. Splinter groups have never and Parents’ Voice might have succeeded, and independents taken votes away from Team have never succeeded in 30 years candidates. now.” He was also disappointed there On the school board front, will be no opposition for the Rankin said Team had BCA. some strong candidates, “If anything bad’s been “but Parents’ Voice with going on up at city hall their banging their onewe’re not going to ¿nd out note drum sucked all the because [council is] not oxygen out of the Board going to look for it,” he RANKIN of Education debate.” said. Looking forward, “Really, it’s our fault,” Rankin said Team Burnaby will Evans said of Team’s loss. continue to build towards the “We didn’t run a good enough next election and noted that the campaign, we didn’t obviously party received many votes likely present a suf¿cient alternative because a monopoly in civic program.” government is unhealthy. He added, if Team Burnaby “It’s not a knock against the is ever to mount a successful local scene, one would say that if campaign against the BCA, it will it were the provincial or federal have to ¿nd someone who can government. It’s unhealthy. You run effectively against incumbent can’t shine a light on things that a Derek Corrigan for mayor. light needs to be shined on.” “Because it’s all him. Those On election night, Team guys (council) are riding his Burnaby council candidate coattails.”
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Despite not electing any candidates to the school board, Burnaby Parents’ Voice was pleased with the result Saturday, in which its ¿ve candidates earned a total 14.5 per cent of the vote. Candidate Gordon World said it was challenging going up against the “well-oiled machine” that is the Burnaby Citizens’ Association (BCA), which swept all civic seats and received 53.9 per cent of all school board votes, but considering Parents’ Voice only started up about three months ago, he was heartened by the result. Parents’ Voice was formed out of opposition to the school district’s adoption of an anti-homophobic bullying policy last spring. “If [the BCA] weren’t in a panic mode I don’t think we’d have the mayor, who probably doesn’t know Mr. Lau from a hole in the ground, launching a personal attack against him just days before the election,” World said. He was referring to media reports in which Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan raised the connection between Parents’ Voice candidate Charter Lau and groups that have made anti-Muslim comments and posted a video with explicit content ostensibly opposed to child pornography. World credited vote-splitting for the BCA’s victory more so than the BCA’s contention that the views of Parents’ Voice galvanized support for the incumbent trustees. He noted his party’s top vote-getter, Helen Ward, received more than 7,000 votes. She ¿nished 10th and more than 6,100 votes behind the BCA’s Harman Pandher, who took the seventh and ¿nal trustee’s spot. World noted the party plans to launch hate crimes complaints, citing defaced Parents’
Voice election signs, and online comments in forums where the party has suffered “attacks” for its views. Nevertheless, he said the party will carry on. “Any issues that undermine the parents as the primary authority of kids we will continue to press forward.”
Second sweep a surprise continued
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“We had to show the public that, ¿rst of all, they could trust us, that they believed in our government and they believed we were open and accountable. Then we had to show them there was a good reason to continue to vote for the people who were on council.” Burnaby school board chair Larry Hayes didn’t expect the second sweep. “Just having a sweep the last election I don’t think there were many of us that thought the stars could align again like they did. But certainly very happy and it very clearly shows that democracy in Burnaby works great and this is what the citizens want.” Calling Parents’ Voice a “fringe group” that threatened “the good things that we have in the community and the school district,” he said the election produced a clearer picture of what the community wants. “The community wants a school district of tolerance, of respect for everybody and the majority certainly did not fall for a lot of misinformation that was being spread, a lot of fear being spread.” Hayes said the school board still has much work to do to educate those opposed to policy 5.45 and show them that adopting it was the right thing to do. He was surprised at how ineffective Team Burnaby was in the campaign, saying “it was very dif¿cult for them to come up with a platform to criticize how the school district was being run.”
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Burnaby library books being burned, frozen Wanda Chow wchow@burnabynewsleader.com
What has been even more challenging is the reaction of some in the community. One library staffer went home to ¿nd a notice in her building’s lobby telling all the residents to not go to the library. A teacher called a library branch to con¿rm her class would be attending a scheduled ¿eld trip there but that a lot of kids would not be coming—their parents wouldn’t allow it due to the bedbug issue.
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a few at Metrotown and none at other branches) which indicates its cleaning staff is doing a good job, Toner-Rogala said. The library has just completed a bedbug management plan that will include education and training for staff, preventive measures, more intensive cleaning, monitoring of areas such as book drops (using methods such as glue boards to catch bedbugs), and periodic sniffer-dog inspections. But now that the bedbug issue is under control, library staff are ¿nding instances of patrons trying to take the matter into their own hands. There have been numerous cases of books being returned with burn marks. That’s an indication people are cooking them in the microwave, something library staff don’t recommend. The security tags in the books contain metal, noted Toner-Rogala. “When you put metal into a microwave it does explode, and books do burn.” Others have tried to bake books in their ovens. Apart from the obvious risk of starting a ¿re, she noted that the core of the books don’t get hot enough evenly enough to kill bedbugs. Then there’s those who have taken unreliable information from the Internet to heart by trying to freeze books. Similar to oven treatment, freezers don’t get the books cold enough in the core so all that might happen is the bedbugs are put to sleep, only to awaken when they warm up again. Freezing also makes books damp which puts them at risk of mould. In all cases, library patrons did not ¿nd bedbugs in their books but were simply trying to be extra cautious, said Toner-Rogala. She reminded people if they have any concerns about library books to seal them in a plastic bag and return them to a library staff person, not in the book drop.
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The ballots have been counted, the results digested and analyzed. The more conscientious candidates spent their Sunday removing lawn signs. On Monday, the victorious candidates awoke with new challenges ahead of them, while their challengers licked their wounds, went back to their preelection lives and routines. In Burnaby, the Burnaby Citizens Association again swept all positions from mayor to council to school board. The more things change, the more they stay the same. Given this apparent satisfaction with the status quo, some might ask why bother? Especially when barely more than two out of every 10 of those people bothered to cast a ballot. Heck, even some of the candidates might be asking themselves that question. Running for municipal of¿ce can be a thankless quest, exacting a toll in time and on the pocketbook. All for the reward of evenings and afternoons ¿lled with meetings and committees, obligations on weekends to attend community events, business openings. But it’s for that very selÀessness that we owe all the candidates our thanks. Their willingness to put their names and reputations forward, to open themselves to the scrutiny of their rivals, their neighbours and the media is the very essence of democracy. Their voices are vital to moving our communities forward, even when the voters indicate they’re quite happy to stand pat. Debate is the check and balance in our democratic system. By fostering debate through the course of an election campaign, candidates of every stripe give their communities a chance to assess their direction, listen to concerns, respond to questions. And for that, we owe all the candidates our gratitude for a job well done.
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he Vancouver Canucks should be so efficient at sweeping playoff opponents as the Burnaby Citizens Association is at knocking off those that dare to go up against them in civic elections. While Mayor Derek Corrigan had birthday cake on his face Saturday night, once again it was Team Burnaby’s candidates with egg on their faces, although this time they had company. The BCA swept the battles for mayor, city council and board of education. Again. That just doesn’t happen. Anywhere. Corrigan’s clan has come by its position through the longevity of leading the city since the 1980s. And there’s no doubt the BCA has led Burnaby to a position of prosperity. It’s hard for even the slate’s biggest adversaries to refute such an assertion. The results for city council were bizarre. Not only were the ¿rst eight spots occupied by the BCA, the next eight belonged to Team, followed by the four Green candidates and, lastly, independent
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Nick Akvenich. As expected, former councillors Lee Rankin and Garth Evans came closest to gaining a seat on council, but they still ¿nished almost 5,000 votes behind the lowest ranking BCA candidate, Nick Volkow. Team ran on a platform of bringing transparency and accountability to city council. Corrigan took umbrage with the notion the BCA makes moves behind closed doors with no cries of discontent. He said there are lots of people keeping the slate on its toes, and that it does everything in public, even disagreeing with each other on occasion. It’s up to the BCA to keep its word on that regard. So far Burnaby hasn’t suffered for it. Certainly it can be argued Burnaby has bene¿ted from it, and BCA hasn’t exhibited any signs of
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abusing the unprecedented power the city’s voters have bestowed upon the slate. Credit has to go to the BCA for building a strong reputation. Credit also goes to the unions and the NDP for getting supporters out to vote, not just in Burnaby. Nothing wrong with that. It’s up to the other groups to get their houses in order. They snoozed, and they losed. Following the election three years ago, the big question was whether or not Team Burnaby could survive to ¿ght another campaign. It did, but will it again? This year’s result has to be disheartening. Corrigan has proved to be a formidable force, and all they’ve been able to ¿re at him are bullets with the penetrating capability of a sponge. It’s dif¿cult for Team to keep asking Rankin and Evans to continue carrying the torch for the right wing. They need help. Team needs to develop people at the grassroots level by getting involved in the workings of city hall committees, also dominated by BCA supporters. With people having so much going on in
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their lives, it would be extremely dif¿cult to ¿nd potential candidates willing to commit that kind of time and effort. Despite its lowly ¿nish, the Greens have to be buoyed by the fact former provincial party leader Adriane Carr was able to nab a spot on Vancouver city council. The race for school trustee was a similar dominating performance, as BCA’s Harman Pandher got the seventh and last spot, with nearly 6,000 more votes than Team’s Glen Power. While the Àedgling Burnaby Parents’ Voice was expected to be a force, it wasn’t. The voters put the organization in its proper place. Although its members would argue otherwise, it would have been scary if the group managed any kind of foothold in the school system. Corrigan insists having a devil’s advocate isn’t necessary to keep the BCA on the right track. It’s up to him and his organization to make sure he’s right. Grant Granger is a NewsLeader reporter
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Election-night talk on Twitter A sampling of election chatter with the Burnaby Election (bbyelxn) hashtag on the weekend: @bloodredruby Really glad our neighbours in Burnaby didn’t elect any of those Parents’ Voice people. Scary stuff. #bbyelxn @JimFavaro Thank you @jessminato, @Teamburnaby social media director, for an awesome, well managed social media campaign #bbyelxn #bcpoli #Burnaby
@BbyBitz Hugely relieved Parents Voice shut out. Team Bby shut out. Bbybitz is gone until next time. @BurnabyGreens Much congrats due to @BCA2011Election - candidates ran a fair, engaging campaign. Well done all candidates and volunteers! #bbyelxn
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@DonnaMayhem @BurnabyGreens Thanks to all your candidates for running for ofÀce! I’m sure you will all remain civically engaged. #bbyelxn @ikolic Sending a tweet out to all those candidates who ran in the #bbyelxn, regardless of election status. You are the cornerstone of democracy. @s_a_t_i_n_k_a Congrats to BCA trustees! Time to hear the CHILDREN’s voice in Burnaby!
@kimberlybui25 Derek Corrigan takes his 4th term as Mayor of #Burnaby with 76% of the vote! Congratz on the @ BCA2011Election sweep!
@AmberStrocel Yes. :( RT @catriona: If the #bbyelxn turnout really is less than 15% something is seriously broken. It’s an overwhelming sweep for apathy. @destroythescene Congratulations to our benevolent mayor Derek Corrigan for crushing his opposition to continue to rule Burnaby with an iron Àst! @Xtra_VAN Celebrations and some relief at Burnaby Citizens Association as
party sweeps, shutting Parents Voice out. @DorkosaurusRex Have my laptop, CBC radio w/ @ CBCStephenQuinn and a bottle of Aperol. Night looking up with Parents Voice shut out in #bbyelxn! @theresalalonde Corrigan says school board had tough election and says intolerance will not happen here. #bbyelxn #cbccivic MPJulian #BCA party in #burnaby Derek Corrigan & team win second sweep of Council & School Board positions in Canada’s best-run city! #ndp #bbyelxn BurnabyGreens know this #burnaby - it doesn’t end here. We will be back next time, and working hard in between! #bbyelxn
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B.C. wants teens signed up to vote VICTORIA – With participation in elections declining at every level, B.C.’s new chief electoral of¿cer wants to extend voter registration to 16-yearolds while they are in high school. Keith Archer released a report Monday suggesting the government consider that move, to get more young people registered and ready to vote when they turn 18. Currently the lowest level of participation is in the 18-to-25 age group, as well as the lowest number of registered voters. “Our sense is that by introducing a provisional voter register, we’ll ARCHER be able to communicate with young voters earlier on, and probably to do so as part of their high school social studies curriculum,” Archer said. “And partnering with with social studies curriculum developers provides us with a real opportunity to enhance civics education within that group, and to address generally the importance of voting in a democracy.” Attorney General Shirley Bond said Monday she supports the idea in principle, especially after Saturday’s municipal elections where fewer than one in three eligible voters too place in many communities. “We simply have to look at the elections that took place on the weekend,” Bond told reporters. “We need to make sure we look at how we get our participation numbers up, and what better place to start than young people.” Archer is also recommending that the government explore options for electronic voting, which is being studied by Ontario and the federal agency, Elections Canada.
Gas tax hike for transit didn’t hurt mayors Drivers angry with the Metro Vancouver mayors who voted to jack TransLink’s gas tax by two cents next April got no obvious vengeance at the polls Saturday. Incumbent mayors in North Vancouver, Langley City and Surrey who most vocally championed the gas tax increase as part of a plan to build the Evergreen Line and other transit upgrades were re-elected by wide margins, as were those in the cities of Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam that will beneÀt from the new SkyTrain extension. All of those mayors were returned by at least 70 per cent of their voters, except Coquitlam, where Richard Stewart got 57 per cent. The tax hike was an issue in several cities, including Surrey, but Mayor Dianne Watts was returned with 80 per cent of the vote there and mayors’ council chair Richard Walton got 81 per cent in the District of North Vancouver. Mayors who voted against the TransLink tax – Burnaby’s Derek Corrigan, Richmond’s Malcolm Brodie and Delta’s Lois Jackson – were also returned, indicating local issues and the power of incumbents were bigger factors. The only incumbent mayor in Metro Vancouver who went down to defeat was Langley Township’s Rick Green. He voted against the gas tax hike but had been in a divisive battle with his own council throughout the past term. jnagel@blackpress.ca
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D TEbook ARTS & CULTURE Jerry Pethick: Works 1968 - 2003: This exhibition is devoted to those smaller scale sculptural works in collections on the island where Jerry Pethick lived and worked. Many of these objects have never previously been shown off Hornby Island. When: Until Dec. 17. Where: SFU Gallery, Academic Quadrangle 3004, SFU Burnaby campus. Info: 778-782-4266 or sfu.ca/gallery. Photographic exhibit: Perspective,
an exhibit of photographic works by Boris Aeven, Sheryl R. Smith and Norm Coridor. When: Until Dec. 4. Gallery hours Tues. to Sat. 12 to 4 p.m. Where: Burnaby Arts Council Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby.
Inuit Prints: Japanese Inspiration: The Japanese Canadian National Museum presents exquisite and historically significant works of art from Japan and the world-renowned Cape Dorset print studio. It also pays tribute to James Houston, the man
who first introduced Japanese printmaking to the Arctic in the late 1950s. When: Until Dec. 3. Where: Nikkei Centre, 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby. Admission: By donaton. The Heritage Life Drawing Society is at a new location, 50 Lorne St., just below Douglas College in New Westminster. The society offers artists of all levels and backgrounds the opportunity to practice the art of life drawing with a professional model. Bring own supplies, including easels. When: Every Sunday, 6 to 9 p.m. Cost: $11 members, $14 non-members; Info: herirtagelifedrawing.com or Gillian 604-524-0638. Richard Major Art Group: This non-instructional group has openings for new members, from beginners to advanced. For artists interested in oils, acrylics, watercolours, ink pens, pencils and pencil crayons. When: Meets Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Burnaby. Info: Eileen, 604-515-0371 or Sheila, 604436-7709.
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Burnaby Historical Society: Guests speakers. Visitors welcome. When: Meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Where: Carousel Building, Burnaby Village Museum, 6501 Deer lake Ave. Info: 604-297-4565.
Heritage Uke Club: Organized by Gord Smithers (Guitarist for Deadcats, Swank, ReBeat Generation & Wichita Trip). Learn to play the Ukulele, it’s fun and easy. When: Meets every Monday, 7 to 9 p.m. Where: Back room of Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster. Info: http://tinyurl. com/3mqje4f.
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Drop-In English conversation class: Burnaby Multicultural Society offers a drop-in conversation class. Anyone welcome for socializing while practising English. Class accommodates all levels. When: Every Wednesday, 2:15-4:15 p.m., and Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10-12 p.m. Where: 6255 Nelson Ave., Burnaby. Info: 604-431-4131, ext. 27 or 29. Poetic Justice: Three featured poets and open mic. When: Every Sunday, 3-5 p.m. Where: Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., back room. Info: 778-3221131.
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Line Dance: Beginners welcome. Moderate exercise for body and brain and lots of fun. When: Every Monday, 10 a.m. Where: Deer Lake United Church, 5135 Sperling Ave., Burnaby (enter by ramp at rear of Church). Info: Georgie, 604-522-5647.
The Metro Vancouver Firefighters’ Band is now recruiting new members. We have provided musical support for countless parades, royal visits, and civic events since our inception in 1927 as the Vancouver Firemans Band. We encourage local musicians to join us for a great experience. When: Rehearsals Tuesdays 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Where: Burnaby North Secondary School Band Room. Info: 604-444-FIRE (3473).
My name is Nelson and I deliver my paper route with my little brother Noel and my cat Cindy. I have been delivering newspapers for the past 3 years. I like my route in Queensborough because I enjoy the exercise and it’s a good way to make extra money. I like to do theater and Noel likes to play hockey. Some day he wishes to play in the NHL. Cindy doesn’t mind being hitched up to the wagon because she pulls it. Now isn’t that something! I hope to be doing my route for many more years to come. I would like to thank the Newsleader for selecting me (and my helpers, Noel and Cindy) as “Carrier of the Week”!
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credibility with your employees. On a more practical level, it would be good to carefully review the position description for your new job. It is likely this document will be used as the primary standard for your evaluation so keep it close at hand. Congratulations! Your nervousness is to be In addition, assess the duties of the ¿ve employees expected; after all, this is your ¿rst opportunity to reporting to you. You may be surprised to ¿nd they manage others, not just complete assigned tasks. are not always “on task” and have even given up or In some ways, becoming a assumed new responsibilities. Your manager is a little like becoming a role as their manager will be to hold parent. You can plan for it, even read them accountable – don’t shy away a few books, but when the day ¿nally from this key responsibility. arrives, you need to rely on common If your department has few or Simon Gibson sense and a belief in your capacity to irregular meetings, you should succeed. immediately institute one on a weekly You’re a boss now: you are or bi-weekly basis. Regular and accountable for the work of others. This fact should consistent communication should improve morale, comfort you to some extent because your employer allow an airing of concerns, and will give you the has chosen you for your potential. They believe in opportunity to build a team. you and want you to do well. Ultimately, you will succeed by leading by As you approach your new duties, let me example. Late arrivals, long lunch hours, lengthy make one critical recommendation: strive for breaks, extended phone calls and personal Emailing balance. Don’t forsake your family by becoming a would be the negative model for your employees. workaholic. Exercise regularly, eat healthy meals Remember: you are being watched. and don’t feel obliged to attend every meeting. Becoming a manager should be a wonderful Some newly minted managers mistakenly believe career opportunity for you. Be prepared to work they should suddenly take on a new personality; this hard, focus on your assigned tasks, and maintain is not generally recommended as co-workers and balance. Motivate your team by example and don’t those reporting to you will likely not appreciate your lose your humor (which is a great stress-reliever). hollow attempt to act like a make-believe manager. Simon Gibson is an experienced university professor, Someone once said it is better to be a ¿rst class marketing executive and corporate writer. version of yourself rather than a second class Submit questions to simon@of¿cepolitics101.com. version of somebody else. In other words, copying the behavior of other managers will do little to build
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EVENTS Giant Flea Market: Lots of bargains, door prize, concession. When: Saturday, Nov. 26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Maywood Community School, 4567 Imperial St., Burnaby. Admission: 50 cents. Table rentals: $10. Info: 604-664-8208.
St. Stephen’s Church Annual Fall Fair: Large selection of homemade crafts, baking, new and near new gifts as well as a silent auction and raffles. Concession available. Free admission. When: Saturday, Nov. 26, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, 9887 Cameron St., Burnaby.
Miss Coastal Vancouver Pageant: Three age groups of contestants will be competing in interview, evening gown, beauty for a cause, talent and more, all while vying for the titles of Little Miss Coastal Vancouver, Miss Teen Coastal Vancouver and Miss Coastal Vancouver. Silent auction. When: Saturday, Nov. 26, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Where: Ballroom, Bonsor Recreation Centre, Burnaby. Tickets: $12. Info: www.misscoastalvancouver.com. Occupy Our Children: A fundraiser to collect and purchase board games for the children at Capitol Hill School. Donations will be accepted at Capitol Hill School and Heart Centre Yoga until end of January. Gently used games, with all pieces intact and instructions, accepted. Cash donations also welcomed, with tax receipts issued for those over $20. Donate a new or used game and partake in free yoga classes, for all levels, no experience needed. When: Saturday, Nov. 26, 4 to 5:15 p.m. Where: Heart Centre Yoga, 3982 Hastings St., Burnaby.
Saint Thomas More Collegiate Christmas Craft Fair: annual event featuring over 120 crafters, bake sale, plant sale, used books, free childminding, bistro, tea garden and more. When: Saturday, Nov. 26, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 27, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: stmc.bc.ca.
Christ Velan concert: Musical performance by Canadian composer, singer/songwriter Chris Velan, a Montreal-based former lawyer who decided that music is his true passion. When: Friday, Nov. 25, 7 p.m. Where: Drama performance space, Alpha secondary school, 4600 Parker St., Burnaby. Tickets: $15 adults, $10 students, proceeds to school scholarships and music department, and available at alpha.sd41.bc.ca or lauralp@shaw. ca. Info: 604-664-8535, lauralp@shaw.ca or www. chrisvelan.com.
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to compete against three other Ànalists in the savoury pie category, taking command of a kitchen of student chefs who had to produce 200 of her pies to prove it could be done in quantity. Her pie was a hit, earning her the $25,000 Àrst prize in her category and the chance to see it packaged under the President’s Choice label so shoppers at Loblaw banner stores can try it for themselves. If they like Gleeson-Lyall’s savoury bannocktopped pie, they’ll be able to vote for it for the show’s grand prize, $250,000, the biggest prize ever awarded on a Canadian reality show. V oting begins at 12:01 a.m. Dec. 7 and ends at 11:59 p.m. Dec.9 at www. recipetoriches.ca. The series finale airs on the Food Network Dec. 14 at 9 p.m.
Sweet potato bannock Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose Áour 1/3 cup cold unsalted butter, grated 2 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 3/4 cup mashed cooked sweet potato 1/3 cup ice water 3 tbsp roasted and peeled hazelnuts, chopped Method Preheat oven to 350F. In large bowl, stir together Áour, butter, baking powder and salt. With fork, stir in mashed sweet potato until crumbly. Gradually add ice water, stirring until mixture comes together. With Áoured hands, pat into eight inch square, sprinkle with hazelnuts. Place on rimmed baking sheet. Bake in centre of oven until top is golden, about 45 to 55 minutes.
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ZONE CHECKERS NEEDED! Th Burnaby The B b NewsLeader N L d is i looking l ki a Zone Z Checker Ch k for f its it Circulation Department. The right candidate will have: • excellent communication and organizational skills; • attention to detail; • the ability to work with minimum supervision; and • basic knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook Express. Duties include supervising carriers, recruiting and hiring new carriers, and following up on householder delivery concerns. This permanent part-time position requires a flexible schedule with occasional evening and weekend shifts. A reliable vehicle is a must. Please forward your resumé and cover letter by November 30th, 2011 to: Richard Russell, Circulation Manager Email: circmanager@burnabynewsleader.com | Fax: (604) 438-9699 We thank all applicants; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
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Wednesday, November 23, 2011 NewsLeader A19 HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 257
DRYWALL
ARCO DRYWALL Ltd. Board, Tape Texture, Frame. New & Reno’s. 20 yrs exp, free est Mike 604-825-1500
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING
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Running this ad for 7yrs
PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $269, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com
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Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, gates, alum roof. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
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HANDYPERSONS
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Seniors Discount 10% off Book by end of Nov. - 15% off. 25 yrs exp. Guarantee on work. Refs. (604)773-7811 or 604-432-1857
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PAVING/SEAL COATING
ALLAN Const. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. 604-618-2304; 820-2187.
HOME REPAIRS If I can’t do it It can’t be done
Call Robert 604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222 INTERIORS: Baths (renos/ repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, flooring, tiling, plumbing, painting, miscellaneous, etc. VERSTILE! EXPERIENCED IN OVER 30 LINES OF WORK! * Quality work * Prompt Service * Fair prices For positive results Call Robert SERVICE CALLS WELCOME
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MOVING & STORAGE
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. We move - We ship - We recycle. Senior- Student Discount. 604-721-4555. ABBA MOVERS & DEL. Res/com 1-4 ton truck, 1 man $35/hr, 2 men from $45. Honest, bsmt clean up. 25 yrs of experience.604-506-7576
AFFORDABLE MOVING
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$45/Hr
604-537-4140
PLUMBING
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005 $69/HR. Lic., Insured. Experienced & friendly service. Clogged drains, garburators, leaks & more. Sm jobs OK. Call anytime 604-805-2488. FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s. Drain Cleaning. Ins. (604)596-2841
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PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING
SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
Call Ian 604-724-6373
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS #1 Roofing Company in BC
All types of Roofing Over 35 Years in Business “ Call Now for Free Estimate”
604-588-0833
Local & Long Distance From 1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
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JASON’S ROOFING All kinds of re-roofing & repairs. Free est. Reasonable rates. (604)961-7505, 278-0375
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
604.723.8434 Top Quality Painting Floors & Finishing • Insured • WCB • Written Guarantee • Free Est. • 20 Years Exp.
PETS 477
PETS
BORDER COLLIE PUPPIES P/B. Males $400, fem. $450. Vet chk, 1st shots Call 604-250-4360 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 CHOCOLATE LAB puppies, dew claws removed, vet ✔, dewormed, 9 weeks. $600. (604)850-0573 CKC REG BLOOD HOUND pups, 1 male, 8 fem. Liver & tan, ready to go end of Nov. (604)574-5788 GERMAN SHEPHERD Pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines. 604-856-8161.
Roofing Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
Chihuahua 6 mos, female, spayed, shots, for good home. $1200 obo. 1 (604) 392-3604 NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 518
BUILDING SUPPLIES
DO-IT-YOURSELF STEEL BUILDINGS Priced to Clear - Make an Offer! Ask About Free Delivery, most areas! Call for Quick Quote and Free Brochure - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.
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FUEL
1YR Seasoned Alder Birch Maple Clean, Split, DRY & Delivered. Family Operated for 20 yrs. (604)825-9264 BEST FIREWOOD 32nd Season & 37,000 Cust Deliv. Fully Seas. Maple, Birch, Alder 604-582-7095
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FURNITURE
MATTRESSES staring at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331
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MISC. FOR SALE
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• Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses
REAL ESTATE
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APARTMENT/CONDOS
***HANDY MAN CONDOS*** Bank Owned; Fixer Uppers FREE LIST w/ PICTURES! www.HandyManCondos.com 1-800-304-9849 ID # 1048 re/max city realty
615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY BUILDING SALE... FINAL CLEARANCE. “ROCK BOTTOM PRICES” 25x40x12 $7350. 30x60x15 $12,700. 35x70x16 $15,990. 40x80x16 $20,990. 47x100x18 $25,800. 60x140x20 $50,600. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422.
TRANSPORTATION 818
APARTMENT/CONDO 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
MORTGAGES
Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1-888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca
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660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS
www.dannyevans.ca
Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley
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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
APARTMENT/CONDO
BURNABY
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:
TRANSPORTATION 845
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS
Rozario 778-788-1849
RENTALS
CARS - DOMESTIC
2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING convertible, silver, 84 k’s. auto. Mags. $7895/obo. (604)826-0519 2006 Chevy Cobalt SS blk, loaded, 5spd, s/rf. Mint. MP3 no acc. lady driven 59k $9800. 604-789-4859.
NEW WESTMINSTER
1991 MAZDA 626, 4 dr, 4 cyl, auto, aircrd, reliable, clean, runs A1, $1,900 obo. Phone (778)317-6091. 2002 DODGE NEON R/T standard trans., white, sunroof, used eng., new timing belt & clutch. CD stacker $3995 obo. (604)826-0519 2003 VOLVO V40, S/W, Blue, loaded 155,000 kms. auto. new tires. $6200 firm. Phone 604-538-9257. 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY LE, 4 dr, 4 cly, auto, 40,000 km, mint, loaded, $17,900. Phone (778)317-6091. 2011 NISSAN VERSA 4dr auto black loaded, 14,000kms. Asking $11,900 obo. 778-895-7570
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RECREATIONAL/SALE
Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022
847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
1999 CHEVY BLAZER, black, 2” lift, 4x4, Air Cared, standard, new clutch. $5995 obo (604)826-0519
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TRUCKS & VANS
2003 21’ WILDWOOD 5th wheel, light weight, a/c, awning, beautiful cond. $16,500 obo. 604-287-1127
2005 MONTANA SV6, loaded, Onstar, 7 pass., new front rotors & brakes. Mint. $6400. 604-812-1278
2011 HEMISPHERE F28RGSS
2008 FORD F350 4x4 diesel, loaded, super cab, 75,000kms, Asking $25,900. 778-895-7570
PORT COQUITLAM
Call 604- 522-5230
CEDARWAY APT Bright & Clean 1 & 2 Bdrms D/W, Heat and hot water included. Close to schools, shopping & public transportation.
Burnaby:
(formerly known as Middlegate) Quiet, spacious 2 & 1 Bdrms & Bachelor suites. Newly reno’d. Incls: Balcony, prkg, heat & h/wtr
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
Villa Del Mar 6630 Telford Ave.
Bright large newly reno’d 1 and 2 bedroom suites for rent. Freshly painted, new hardwood floors, huge balcony. Only 2 min walk to Metrotown Mall. Please call 604-715-1824 to view. Move in TODAY! BURNABY
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.
www.aptrentals.net
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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....
2011 LAREDO 291TG
CO-OP RENTALS
NEW WESTMINSTER CO-OP 1050 Keyside Drive 1 bedroom handicapped / wheelchair accessible suite. $741.00 per month shares are $1500.00 no subsidy Available December 1.
Elec. awning, “FAMILY SIZED” dinette, LCD TV, power storage jack & more. $27,995 (Stk.30854) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644
604-519-1930 736
HOMES FOR RENT
CABINET MAKER, experienced or apprentice required for custom millwork shop in Poco. Call 604941-1588 or Fax. 604-941-1538.
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TOWNHOUSES
PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1030/mo - $1134/mo. Shares req’d. No subsidy available. Orientation 2nd & 4th Sun. 2 pm & 3rd Tues. 7 pm each mo. 19225 119th Ave., Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2B2. Leave msg 604-465-1938
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AUTO FINANCING
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COQUITLAM
Welcome Home ! 1 Bedrooms available near Lougheed Mall and transit. Rent includes heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Refs required.
DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
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NEW WESTMINSTER
DORIC MANOR 236 - 8th St. Bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 bdrm suites for rent. Includes heat / hot water and cable. Close to Massey Theatre, Douglas College, Royal City Mall.
Phone: 604-522-9153
1-800-910-6402
FREE CASH BACK WITH $0 DOWN at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309. Free Delivery. WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Christmas in November, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888593-6095.
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The Scrapper
SUITES, UPPER
CHRISTIAN family seeking Responsible renter(s).1,000sf Upstairs suite. 2 BR, 1 Bath, W/D. Hydro. NO Pets/Smkg. $800 + Gas. 604308-4292 PORT COQUITLAM. SxS 3 bdrm, 2 bth, appls, s/deck, view, nr amens, recent renos. $1150. 604-941-4166
Please call 778-994-2334 BURNABY
DSI water heater, Slide-out, microwave, LCD TV, HUGE SAVINGS! $24,995 (Stk.30964) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644
Call 604-837-4589
CLAREMONT TERRACE
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MAPLE PLACE TOWERS
PEARL DRUM SET, $1200, receipts for $1000 in upgrades, located in Hope. Call 1 (604)869-7329
On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!
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BURNABY
RECYCLE-IT! JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly
HOMES WANTED
RENTALS
604-525-2661
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SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240
A-1 PAINTING CO.
Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $
STAN’S PAINTING Comm. & Res. BBB, WCB. Kitchen Reno’s & Cabinets
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TREE SERVICES A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports
A Semi Retired Tradesman. Small fix-it or build it jobs-Burnaby/New West. Richard, 604-377-2480
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283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627
REAL ESTATE
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
A-TECH Services 604-230-3539
ELECTRICAL
#1167 $25 service call, BBB Lge & small jobs. Expert trouble shooter, WCB. Low rates 24/7 604-617-1774 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
CARS - DOMESTIC
1997 LINCOLN MARK 8 LSC black, 182K, 1 owner, garage kept, $6200 pHONE MISSION (604)820-8218. 2000 FOCUS SE auto, 4/dr, 179K, fully loaded. Drives like new. Health forces sale. $2400. 778-893-4866 2000 FORD FOCUS, standard trans., blue, 4 dr. sedan, CD, Air Cared. $2995 obo (604)826-0519
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Notice is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the estate of JAMES HORATIO HOLMES, otherwise known as JAMES HOLMES, deceased, late of George Derby Centre, 7550 Cumberland Street, in the City of Burnaby, in the Province of British Columbia, are hereby required to send particulars of their claims to the Administrators at the following address: c/o McQuarrie Hunter LLP, Barristers & Solicitors Attention: Allison Catherwood #1500 - 13450 102 Avenue, Surrey, B.C. V3T 5X3
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before the 19th day of December, 2011, after which date the Administrators will distribute the said estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to claims of which the Administrators then have notice.
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A20 NewsLeader Wednesday, November 23, 2011