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North Vancouver City Council is comprised of the Mayor and six Councillors. Members were elected on November 19 and sworn in on December 5. 2011 - 2014 North Vancouver City Council:

Throughout the month of December, the City celebrates the season with numerous events for the entire family to enjoy. Highlights include:

Mayor Darrell Mussatto Councillor Don Bell Councillor Pam Bookham Councillor Linda Buchanan Councillor Rod Clark Councillor Guy Heywood Councillor Craig Keating For more information, including Mayor Mussatto's Inaugural Address, biographies and contact information for Mayor and Council, visit www.cnv.org/Council.

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Winter Village Market Features local artisans, kids activities, hot food and more. Open December 1 - 14 (Thurs - Sun) and December 15 - 24 (every day) at the foot of Lonsdale. Christmas by the Sea - Parade of Trees Shipbuilders' Square shines with a festive display of Christmas trees decorated by local businesses. Don't miss the City of North Vancouver's 'CityShaping' themed tree. Open until January 7. Colourful light displays shine throughout the City. The foot of Lonsdale has been transformed into a festive attraction and includes a decorated 25-foot tree. Holiday wreaths adorn Lonsdale Avenue, while colourful lights sparkle in Shipbuilders' Square and along the Pier. Details about festivities taking place in the community, snow clearing information, plus seasonal safety tips are available at www.cnv.org.

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Sea of change: NV loses its two fireboats

Vancouver had owned until 1987, when it sold it to San Francisco. That fireboat consortium included both the city and district of North Vancouver — where one fireboat each would be staffed and operated — but excluded West Vancouver, which felt the fireboat program was unnecessary west of the TODD COYNE Capilano River. S TA F F R E P O RT E R Under that previous agreenderneath the north side of the ment, Vancouver operated and Iron Workers’ Memorial Bridge housed two boats, Burnaby floats an empty boathouse on a and Port Moody shared one swirling bit of aquatic real estate. boat, and the city and district Until last month, it was home to North of North Van each had one Vancouver’s contribution to the Port boat. Metro Vancouver fireboat program. Now 20 years on, the boats But recently the Port Metro municipaliare aging and North Shore ties revisited their 20-year-old fireboat firefighting needs are changing, agreement and now the North Shore will according to North Vancouver be without its two dedicated fireboats for district fire chief Victor the first time since 1991. Penman. It was during that year that a consorUnder the new agreement, tium of Port Metro municipalities bought North Vancouver will still have and began operating five small high-speed access to a Port Metro firefireboats to replace one large fireboat that boat when needed, but the boat won’t be staffed by ANCHORS AWEIGH - North Vancouver Fire Chief Victor Penman at the boathouse that used North Van firefighters to hold the municipality’s fireboat. and won’t have a North Rob Newell photo Shore port to call home. Instead, Vancouver was and we can reallocate those funds and “There was a reason the [boats] were will operate two of the Now available in North Vancouver all the time we spent training and repairput here before — because they thought it old fireboats and cover the majority ing and maintaining those boats to those was a good place to have them,” he added. of the costs of the program, Burnaby things we encounter more frequently.” “I don’t know what changed, other than and Port Moody will still share a Penman said under the new agreement cost savings.” boat, and one vessel will be kept in the district’s fireboat budget would be Leavold agreed with Penman, however, reserve as a spare and the fifth will $31,000 as opposed to the previous annual that the loss of the fireboats would free up be mothballed. bill of $62,000. North Van firefighters to train for more This new agreement is only slatPrime Location Available In the city, the new cost is much less. commonly needed operations like technied to last until the end of 2013. for Spring 2012 But the head of the North Vancouver cal rescues and industrial spills. By March of 2012, the Port Metro district firefighters’ union, president Brian Penman said fireboat calls are very municipalities are expected to have JOIN CANADA’S LEADING CHAIN Leavold told The Outlook the new agreeinfrequent in the district — only about hammered out a new long-term fireOF TRUCK ACCESSORY STORES ment would leave residents less protected. five per year — and rarely are they calls to boat agreement. For more information: “We’re certainly not behind this. It’s places that can’t also be reached by land, “The difference is that over the less service for the residents of the North with the exception of a few remote areas Contact Robert Skinner: last 20 years the District of North Shore and Indian Arm. They’re still going of Indian Arm. 604-857-1211 x109 Vancouver shared in the operation of The district of North Vancouver will robert@cap-it.com the boat and we don’t have to do that to be covered but it won’t be as quick,” Leavold said, adding the firefighters’ union not change staffing levels at its fire halls or visit www.cap-it.com anymore,” Penman told The Outlook. protested the changes in the new agreebecause of the new service agreement. “So we still receive the service at 50 Leer Truck Caps • Thule Bike Racks ment but was powerless to fight it. tcoyne@northshoreoutlook.com per cent of what the previous cost Hitches • Tires & Wheels • Off Road,

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he 27-year-old North Vancouver man charged with murdering his father and severely injuring his mother last month made his first appearance before a North Vancouver court Tuesday. Identifying himself as “Jordan Campbell Ramsay, born 1984 in Regina, Saskatchewan,” the accused appeared by video link from the Colony Farm forensic psychiatric hospital in Port Coquitlam. Appearing publicly for the first time since his arrest for the second-degree murder of his father, Donald Ramsay, 53, and the attempted murder of his mother, Wendy Ramsay, 53, Jordan looked calm, wearing a black cardigan and sporting bushy black hair and a moustache.

Ramsay’s defense lawyer, Dan Sudeyko, asked the court during a Nov. 10 appearance that Ramsay undergo a 30-day psychiatric evaluation to show that his client was not criminally responsible for his actions at the time of the attack and is not psychologically fit to stand trial. On Tuesday, Sudeyko told the court that the psychiatrist evaluating Ramsay has asked for more time to conclude that assessment. Crown prosecutor Monte Ruttan supported granting the extension and the judge ordered the matter back to court on Jan. 12, 2012. Ramsay’s dead father and badly beaten mother were discovered Nov. 5 at the family’s apartment in the 500-block of West 28th Street in North Vancouver. Ramsay was arrested inside the residence at that time. Ramsay’s defense will not dispute that he carried out the attack on his parents but will argue the 27-year-old was not responsible for his actions at the time of the attack due to his psychological state. tcoyne@northshoreoutlook.com twitter.com/toddcoyne

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eep within B.C.’s Great Bear Rainforest, where the controversial Northern Gateway oil pipeline is projected to meet the pristine spawning waters of the Pacific salmon lies the intersection of a modern public opinion war. It’s also where Vivian COFFEE Krause was born. WITH But it took the North Vancouver writer and Todd Coyne researcher decades of travel tcoyne@northshore outlook.com and work abroad with the United Nations in “some of the most corrupt countries around the world” to realize that something didn’t smell right about the pushback from environmentalists in the oil and fisheries debates happening here on the B.C. coast. Armed with a Master’s degree in nutrition, Krause set to work ten years ago with a Dutch company farming salmon off northern Vancouver Island. The relatively young industry was booming and so was the company. So much so that supply soon outweighed demand — the “biology side of the business got ahead of the marketing side” — and the market was soon flooded. Krause had served as her boss’s right hand for nearly two years, liaising with other nutritional scientists and environmental watchdogs. But

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Grading school report cards Paper report cards could become a thing of the past and the current teachers’ job action is showing us how. While many people still cling to the idea of children bringing home a piece of paper with grades and comments at the end of term, it may be time to take another look at this standardized approach. For generations, the industrial-style education system has been fixated on producing graduates like widgets and report cards have mirrored this model with an overly simplistic analysis of students’ strengths and weaknesses. Admittedly, report cards have been upgraded over the years, with more comments and a reduced emphasis on grades at the primary level, but overall, they haven’t changed much. What educators now know — and B.C.’s new personalized learning agenda aims to address, at least in principle — is that students have different learning styles and require assessments that are measurable, flexible, adaptable and motivating. Students need a plan that more closely reflects their learning styles, interests and goals instead of a standardized set of outcomes and report cards to match. So far, the province has done a poor job in defining personalized learning and conveying exactly what and how it will change B.C.’s education system — and under the current model of labour relations in education, it’s hard to know how this will be achieved. Still, the teachers’ contract dispute has shown there are many ways to assess and report on student learning. Liberated from many administrative duties, teachers are communicating with parents and students by email and telephone, posting information online, sending home records of individual assignments and outlining specific problems that need to be addressed. What’s more, parents are being encouraged to seek out information about their child’s learning. There may be some gaps if parents don’t know how or are unable to communicate with their child’s teacher. In this event, it would have to be up to teachers to reach out. There will always be a need for some standardized assessment and recording, especially for those headed for university, but a piece of paper at the end of term is not now and never has been a fully meaningful record of success for all students. –Black Press

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Mary McLaughlin rehearses Snow White with the cast of “A Fairy Tale Christmas” at Cascadia House. The holiday performance is scheduled for Dec. 13 at the Kay Meek Centre. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and $10 for children. For more information call the Cascadia Socety at 604-987-3407 or the Kay Meek Centre at 604-913-3634. Rob Newell photo

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Slate debate Editor, In light of all the incumbents being reelected in the District of North Vancouver, a civic party may be needed in order to present to the voters a slate of candidates that stand for a common set of policies. A new civic party might also be the alternative the district needs to get more than a 21 per cent voter turnout. Some policies that come to mind are: ■ Amalgamation of all three North Shore municipalities

■ Citizen-initiated referenda ■ Adherence to OCP, unless there is a unanimous council vote to amend it ■ Growth contingent on additional transportation infrastructure (roads, SeaBus, buses, bridges) ■ Internet voting In the District of Mission a slate of candidates (Citizens for Responsible Government) ran 100 per cent successfully as a civic party with the purpose of winning over the great advantages of the incumbents (to read about it, visit: missionmessenger.com).

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A study in contrasts if ever there was one, for both the outsider who may assume West Van is home to only the wealthy and local residents who aren't used to seeing examples of homelessness in their neck of the woods. One such resident is Michael Markwick, a communications instructor at Capilano University and spokesman for the festival. While in the classroom, Markwick routinely talks about issues surrounding homelessness with his students, including frank discussions about how many of those in the room believe that they will have secure housing within 10 years of graduation. These days, he says, no one's hand goes up when he asks that question. And while the power and importance of university-level discourse shouldn't be diminished, one's perception changes when faced with the reality — in this case the remnants — of homelessness so close to home. "We get to the beach [at Dundarave] and we see emergency blankets steps from where the trees are. It was shocking," says Markwick. "It shocked me and I've been researching homelessness and taking people to the Lookout Shelter. It's a Dan Ackroyd moment. You feel like you're on some mission from God, like you can't do enough. So, how did I feel? I felt impatient." Newfound origins Markwick's involvement with the Dundarave Festival of Lights hasn't always included some element of divine pressure. Years ago, he and and his family were participants in a similar event then organized by the Beach House restaurant, a Dundarave neighbourhood staple

In 2008 when Markwick went to the Beach House to offer his yearly support, he was told the restaurant would no longer be organizing the holiday fundraiser. There simply wasn't any time, he was told. Instead of shrugging his shoulders and looking for another cause to support, Markwick decided he was interested in taking on the responsibility of spearheading the event that year. But his newfound role would require some quick thinking — he got involved only six weeks prior to Christmas that year — a lot of work and a new team for support. Markwick and his crew first decided to change the business model for the festival, creating a nonprofit entity called the Dundarave Festival of Lights Society. Then, the donation process changed. In the past, donations were made to the restaurant to pay for a tree and a portion of the money was then given to a charity. With Markwick and his team at the helm, those interested in contributing financially to the festival are asked to give $110 to put a tree in the ground at the Dundarave gazebo and make a charitable donation to the Lookout Society's North Shore Shelter. "When we rolled this plan out in 2008 we were facing the credit crunch and a global downturn in the economy and we had only six weeks," says Markwick. "And it was an astounding response. Led by the contributions of the firefighters we raised $25,000 that year." A change in the community Before 2008's contributions were tallied, organizers of the festival took a tour of the North Shore Lookout Shelter and were

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blown away by the facility's large restaurantstyle kitchen. When Markwick and company inquired about who used the space, they were told the kitchen was sporadically used by church groups but sat empty most of the time. Employees at the shelter, however, did express an interest in housing a vocational cooking program for the homeless or those at risk of homelessness. After hearing those plans, Markwick knew where the money was to go. All $25,000 raised that year went to establishing the North Shore Culinary School. Fast forward three years and, under the leadership of chef Don Guthro, the success of the program has prompted Guthro to consider an expansion into the vacant building formerly used by the North Shore Horseshoe Club in North Van's Mahon Park. "The Dundarave Festival of Lights is a powerful community event," says David Newberry, community liaison worker at the North Shore Shelter. "It raises awareness of a very important issue as well as the political will to change that." In his role with North Shore Shelter, Newberry is tasked with discussing homelessness with those in the community and raise awareness of the issue across the North Shore. Just as Markwick was shocked to see emergency blankets on the beach in West Van, so too are some that Newberry speaks with about the state of homelessness north of the Iron Workers and Lions Gate bridges. There is this notion, he says, of perceived wealth on the North Shore and that there are no homeless. But having wealth doesn't mean there isn't poverty, adds Newberry, and this year's homeless statistics are a testament to that. According to figures released last May as part of the Metro Vancouver Homeless Count, there are 117 people identified as homeless on the North Shore. That number is down from the 123 counted in 2008, but Newberry says

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www.northshoreoutlook.com continued from, PAGE 11 That funding has gone to support, amongst others, the West Vancouver Youth Band and a handful of local school choirs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That money has changed the equation of the festival. Not a penny of that money can go to homelessness; it goes to our local arts and culture communityâ&#x20AC;? says Markwick. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The festival truly has two streams.â&#x20AC;? In addition to the financial support drummed up by the event, the festival also offers a venue for a wide range of performances. For the four Saturdays leading up to Christmas, the Dundarave Festival of Lights showcases a myriad of performers, from independent singer-songwriter acts to those who dabble in more ancient pursuits. June Harmon, who grew up in Dundarave, is a performer with the Tiddley Cove Morris Dancers and Musicians, a festival staple. Harmon says the traditional-style performance â&#x20AC;&#x201D; morris dancing is a form of English folk dance some trace back as early as the 13th century â&#x20AC;&#x201D; fits in well with Dundraveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s village history. But the fact that her troupeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show is part of a festival also geared to supporting larger societal problems isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t lost on her. In fact, Harmon says the arts are a perfect catalyst to support social

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Populating the river that runs through it Tucked between towering mountains and the imposing Seymour Falls Dam, the Seymour River Hatchery is teeming with activity SEAN KOLENKO S TA F F R E P O RT E R

f the three full-time employees and hundreds of volunteers at the Seymour River Hatchery could rebuild salmon stocks in the river from which it derives its name to self-sustaining levels, then everyone involved would have to find another way to pass the time.

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are ready to start their migration into the ocean, although the length of time each fish requires at the hatchery varies. Coho salmon and steelhead trout are typically in the hatchery for more than a year before they are released, while pink and chum salmon are ready for the wild much sooner. When on their own, a myriad of factors — predators and urbanization near the mouth of rivers to name but two — affect the populations of the various fish each year. For instance, there were 6,000 adult coho salmon tallied in 2011, equal to what Smith thinks is a selfsustaining population for that particular breed. The problem is sustaining that number over time. Last year, there were only 3,200 coho counted. The process of enhancing the local continued, PAGE 14

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continued from, PAGE 13 salmon population begins with male and female adult salmon, called the brood stock. Because the number of adult salmon returning into the Seymour River is too low to handle any alteration, hatchery staff go to other river systems to obtain the brood stock. The eggs from the females and the milt from the males are then taken and fertilized. The hatchery employs a “one-to-one” spawning method, where each male and female salmon in the brood stock are used but once for fertilization. Once collected, the eggs are moved into the hatchery’s incubation room, which can hold a maximum of 3,000,000 eggs at any given time. As the eggs develop into fry, they are moved into what Smith calls a “rearing area” where the baby salmon live in troughs. As they grow, they move to larger rearing ponds before finally being released into the river. The hatchery, says Smith, is also “heavily involved in habitat restoration” and over the years has helped create more than 40,000 square metres of fisheries habitat outside of the main stem of Seymour River. Work in that realm has included digging ponds and channels for fish and adding boulder clusters to streams, which provide fish with areas for hiding. Hatchery staff and volunteers have also built creeks such as the small Hurry Creek located just behind the volunteer-built hatchery building, and the larger Bear Island enhancement project located directly below the nearby dam. That job — a joint initiative by Metro Van, the DFO and the salmon society — included the digging of two large side channels from the Seymour River for spawning habitat and the adding of more boulder clusters. The remaining component of the hatchery is education. This spring marked the first time in 15 years the hatchery did not offer a free education program for elementary school students across the Lower Mainland. But thanks to a successful fundraising

GROWIN’ UP - Prior to their maturity and eventual release into the wild, salmon at the Seymour hatchery live in these troughs for a period of time. Sean Kolenko photo

period recently, a new program called “Gently Down the Seymour” will be launched in spring 2012. “Kids from Maple ridge to West Van can come and get a hands-on, all-day experience,” says Smith. “We get outside, put the waders on and get right into the streams.” And when in the stream, Smith says students will be able to collect bugs to examine under microscopes, count the fish they spot and learn about forest ecology, such as what types of trees grow close to water and which don’t. The benefits of teaching kids, Smith says, is instilling an understanding of the aquatic ecosystem at a young age. The 9-to-5 grind at the hatchery involves an intricate, seemingly-endless commitment but the ethic at its core remains a simple one: Healthy streams benefit more than just fish. “We’re really trying to teach kids. The goal is to teach kids and the community the importance of rebuilding these streams and providing healthy ecosystems,” says Smith. “If you don’t have healthy ecosystems and a healthy watershed it isn’t healthy for humans. It’s not just wildlife that’s affected, it’s us too.” For more information or to become a member of the society, visit seymoursalmon.com. skolenko@northshoreoutlook.com

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ass players never seem to get the credit they deserve. Stuck behind the always front-and-centre singer and solo-prone guitarists, the stringed half of a band’s rhythm section is an integral component to any group, just not a flashy one. And they can be sources of inspiration, too. Capilano University student Supriya Crocker, the recent winner of the Canadian Music Therapy Trust Fund Scholarship, knows this well. In a band Crocker was playing in a few years ago in her hometown of Calgary, Alta., the bass player was a music therapist. In her practice, she used elements of music to help people having various difficulties in their lives. Crocker, a piano player who was also teaching music lessons in her home at the time, thought she could use some music therapy practices with her students. It worked. So, Crocker decided to enrol in Cap U’s music therapy program, the oldest such program in Canada, and pursue the discipline as a career. The decision kicked off a busy four years as she juggled a full-time course load, a full-time job as a flight attendant and the recent birth of her first child, Lillie Saranya Crocker. “It kind of validated the work I’ve been doing,” said Crocker, of her scholarship victory. “It’s a nice pat on the back.” Crocker is the third Cap U music therapy student in as many years to be awarded the national scholarship. Stephen Williams, the music therapy program coordinator at Cap U, told The Outlook he was surprised a student from the school was cho-

sen for the third straight time, as there are music therapy programs found across the country. “I thought no way for a third year,” he said. “But we’re so proud and excited for Supriya and proud of what our team is able to do year after year.” To qualify for Cap U’s program, Williams said all students must be able to play an instrument “at a performance level.” Typically, students come to the program as musicians first and learn the therapy aspect as they progress through the program. The application of a music therapy education is varied. Williams said most music therapists in the Lower Mainland work in hospitals, while the second most popular avenue is private practice. How music is used in the therapy sessions also varies. Williams said music therapy can be used as a tool to help others develop particular skills such as adolescents struggling with emotional changes or autistic children having difficulty learning how to take turns. He’s also worked with a female client in the past that, he said, wanted to make “angry music.” “We sat at the piano, she [client] wasn’t musical and treated the piano like a drum,” said Williams. “To anyone listening it would have sounded chaotic but for her, she started to cry.” skolenko@northshoreoutlook.com twitter.com/seankolenko

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orth Vancouver’s Robert Luft topped the competition with his pulled pork during the first stage of Food Network Canada’s reality show Recipe to Riches. Now he needs Canada’s vote to claim the $250,000 prize — a portion of which he says he will donate to charity if he wins. Last Wednesday (Nov. 30) night, the Upper Lonsdale resident was forced to contain his elation — he already knew the outcome — while his friends and family watched for an hour as Luft was grilled by the judges and completed arduous tasks on the “entree” episode of Recipe to Riches. In true reality TV show fashion, the drawn out suspense was painful. But finally Luft’s name was called. “For five minutes you couldn’t hear yourself think,” said Brock Koch, the stepson of Luft’s longtime friend Paul Shipton. The premise of the show sees Canadian home cooks battle to have their original recipes become a President’s Choice product, win $25,000 and become eligible for a grand prize of $250,000, Luft already has achieved two out of the three. On Saturday, he was campaigning for votes at the Real Canadian Superstore in the Seymour area. One female customer picked up the small, green box containing the winning pulled pork entree — complete with an emblazoned caricature of Luft — out of the freezer. She did a double take when Luft appeared behind her. “You are way better looking in person,” she said with a smile. Throngs of other shoppers surrounded Luft and the free samples of the slow-cooked meat. His friend Shipton was there for support as he has been throughout the entire process. “I never doubted you for a minute, buddy,” Shipton told his longtime friend, from across the aisle. Luft joked that Shipton was the worst for trying to get the secret out of him for months. When asked how he managed to not slip up, Luft said it was the steep fines for spoiling the show that were laid out in his contract. Starting on Wednesday Dec. 7 people from across the country can vote online at foodnetwork.ca for one of seven Recipe to Riches finalists, including Luft. If he wins the $250,000 Luft will donate $25,000 to fund inner city school hot lunch programs. The following Sunday he will be in Toronto to shoot the finale of the show which will air on Food Network Canada on Dec. 14. Luft’s pulled pork dinner retails for $6.99 and is now available at the Real Canadian Superstore. reporter@northshoreoutlook.com

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hen parents and educators preach to teens about the perils of drug abuse it often fosters curiosity. Armed with this information, seven Vancouver Police Department officers developed a program 14 years ago that exposes teens to the raw side of drug addiction by immersing them on the streets of the Downtown Eastside for an afternoon. The intent is that students will then report their experience to classmates and peers. VPD Const. David Steverding is a member of the volunteer-run Odd Squad Productions Society that runs the program. His niece attends Saint Thomas Aquinas High School in North Vancouver. This fall, Steverding approached the school’s administration to gauge their interest in participating in a pilot project for North Shore schools. They bit. STA law teacher Greg McCaffery helped handpick a dozen Grade 11 and 12 students for the program. On a Saturday morning in early November the students ditched a hallmark of their Catholic school education. There had been a collective ‘no’ when asked if they should wear their uniforms on the Downtown Eastside. The students were afraid area residents might think they wanted to preach to them. The students were accompanied by their teacher Mr. McCaffery, a school counsellor and STA’s police liaison, Const. Christy Mohr of the North Vancouver

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RCMP during their tour of the hardscrabble neighbourhood with the Odd Squad. They split into groups and zeroed in on Main and Hastings streets. “Standing around the Carnegie Centre there were so many drug deals going on even though there was a police officer with us,” said STA senior Miranda Defer. The stench of human feces and urine travelled with the students down alleys and side streets, they recalled. Residents of the area openly smoked crack. Then came the tour of the single room occupancy Balmoral and Regent hotels. “It had a different smell on every floor,” said Grade 11 student Natasha Marzbani. “There were some people that didn’t like you staring at them.” Her group met a guy that everyone in the area knows

simply as ‘Chains’ because he routinely adorns himself in industrial chains. They woke him up from a nap. He told them of a lawsuit he has going with his neighbour. Another man was picking at his arm with a syringe. The students learned how he desperately wants to get off the streets. He had a wife and a job as a bricklayer. He lost them to drugs. The students estimated he was in his early thirties. One Grade 11 student noticed a girl who looked to be high school aged hanging around a man who was “way older than her.” Other Downtown Eastside observations by the students: an overrepresentation of First Nations people. “My parents always lock the doors when we drive by that area,” added one female student during the roundtable discussion on Thursday. Justen Bungag interjected with “I feel like it’s somewhat of a stereotype to say that all street people are dangerous,” adding that some people he met were remorseful and not proud of the things they have done to get the drugs. The afternoon spent on the Downtown Eastside is being characterized as an eye-opener by the students. The same can be said about the common misconception that drug use doesn’t exist in a high school setting. “I hate to say it but it’s probably as prevalent as public schools,” said McCaffery, a former VPD officer. “With independent schools there is much more pressure on the students to be high performers in society.” An immediate hum filled the classroom. The students all chimed in. “I’ve seen it. It’s younger students too. It’s a weird sight to be seeing someone who you think should be playing with G.I. Joes smoking pot.” Now, it’s up to the Odd Squad graduates to talk to their peers about the repercussions of drug use. They are scheduled to give a presentation to the Grade 8 students in January. McCaffery is also exploring the possibility of having the group speak to Grade 7 students from STA’s feeder schools.

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est Vancouver secondary’s senior boys rugby team is looking past the frost on the ground and focusing on the sunny skies and vibrant culture that awaits them in Argentina this spring. It’s currently the off-season for high school rugby and the boys are in fundraising mode for the planned two-week Argentina tour, which is priced at $120,000 for 30 players. There are some hidden life lessons in the team’s campaign. Recently the rugby players have been hitting the pavement in West Vancouver, seeking sponsorship from the business community. For every $1,000 they earn, 60 per cent goes to the team

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ngrid Torrance’s shot from centre court at Handsworth exactly 25 years ago this week was a long shot in more ways than one. First off, an attempt from centre is a very long 42-foot shot. Secondly, Ingrid did not play basketball. In fact she’d never ever played the game. So her shot wasn’t during a game. It was at halftime in a contest to try to win $100. But what became a very, very long shot became a very, very short shot, which may seem rather confusing at first but which will become abundantly clear very… uhh… shortly. It all began when I was coaching basketball at Handsworth. In fact it was actually my suggestion to John Bennett – then the school’s athletics director – that we needed to do something special for the student body to create some buzz about the season. My idea was to randomly select three students from the stands at halftime of the first senior boys’ home basketball game. Each would have one shot to score from centre for $100. Bennett wasn’t keen. “Where is the money coming from?” he wanted to know. “Nobody,” I replied, “picked randomly out of the stands with no practice or warmup is going to score

from centre. But if they did, the publicity about it throughout the school would be worth it and surely the money could come out of the athletics department.” I guess I was convincing enough because the half-court hoop shoot was publicized for the opening game between Windsor and Handsworth on Dec. 9, 1986. Bennett really got into it because when halftime arrived he got a ladder and taped two $50 bills to the basket to help hype the event. But nobody in their right mind INSTANT could have guessed REPLAY what was about to happen. Ingrid Len Corben Torrance was about lencorben@yahoo.ca to make the most amazing, incredible, improbable, unbelievable shot in the now-50-year history of Handsworth. However, even I didn’t know the full story – especially the drama that led to the selection of Ingrid as one of the contestants – until I caught up with her the other day. “Mr. Bennett was one of my favourite teachers,” she tells me. “He was my Law 12 teacher and I had really ticked him off that day. He had set up two months of mock trials for our class. I was the defense lawyer. I actually went to the RCMP in North Vancouver, told them I was doing a class project and asked how I could possibly get my client off in this mock trial. And they gave me several outs. So when I came to class that day – the first day of our two-month trial – I was

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able to get the court case thrown out on that first day. So we had nothing to do for two months. I got an “A” grade, but he [Bennett] was choked at me.” A huge crowd showed up for the basketball game that night and most of them wanted a crack at that $100. “It was a packed crowd,” Ingrid remembers. “They were really, really into it.” And, of course, it was Bennett, as athletics director, who was going to pick the contestants. “I had my hand up and I was waving, pick me, pick me,” she recalls. “Everybody was doing that. He [Bennett] purposely looked at me and shook his head and then kept pointing at me and pointing at somebody else. He was just being so cheeky with me because I had ruffled his feathers in class that day. But then something happened and he got called away before he could pick anybody. The person that took his place picked me. So I came down and he turned around, saw me and was just shaking his head and sort of laughing. We got along famously so he mocked me the entire time just to egg me on.” Two boys were the first contestants and they missed their shots. “Everybody was yelling and screaming… oohing and ahhing, when people missed,” she says, reflecting on the memory. Then it was Ingrid’s turn. continued, next page

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“I am the most uncoordinated person you could possibly imagine,” she admits. “I have no skills at basketball.” So, knowing she couldn’t possibly throw the ball overhand with one or even two hands, she chose to chuck it underhand with two hands, like old-time basketball players used to shoot foul shots back in the 1940s. “I took that basketball,” she says, “and threw the thing and it went straight up in the air and came straight down. People were laughing hysterically. I was

horrified and so embarrassed. I turned said, ‘Gimme the money.’ He was so away from the net and was upset. It was great. It couldn’t have looking at Bennett when I been more classic.” heard the crowd yelling. Bennett playfully argued with instant The ball had bounced on Ingrid, claiming that bouncing replay the floor and went right it in didn’t count. Ingrid would online back up and it didn’t even have none of it. northshoreoutlook.com hit the rim. It swooshed “I made him take his cheque through the basket. book out and write me a cheque “The crowd went crazy, right there on the spot, right in just insane. Oh, it was beaufront of everybody.” tiful. It wasn’t a skilled shot. This week I learned that Bennett It was a horseshoe shot, a very actually paid the money out of his own lucky shot. It was such a fluke. pocket, not from any athletics account. “I went over, held my hand out and He’s been retired on Hornby Island since

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Thursday, December 8, 2011 25 1997, minus his hundred bucks. You should also know that Ingrid, who now lives in West Van, has made a career out of the film industry: acting, producing, coaching actors on the set, teaching aspiring actors and authoring a book called Act! (Check out her website at ingridtorrance.com). Indeed, her passion is acting. But that was no act that day in Grade 12. It actually happened. This is episode 443 from Len Corben’s treasure chest of stories – the great events and the quirky – that bring to life the North Shore’s rich sports history.

THIS IS NO FAIRY TALE - Ingrid Torrance (at right) has an upcoming role in Once Upon a Time, a new fantasy/ drama television show which began airing in October on CTV Sundays nights; but this week’s Instant Replay tale features Ingrid and former Handsworth teacher John Bennett (photo she’s holding) in an all-true story that even fiction writers would have trouble concocting. Len Corben photo

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INDEX IN BRIEF FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS . . . . . . . . . 1-8 COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS . . . . 9-57 TRAVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-76 CHILDREN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80-98 EMPLOYMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102-198 BUSINESS SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . 203-387 PETS & LIVESTOCK . . . . . . . . . . . 453-483 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE . . . . . . 503-587 REAL ESTATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 603-696 RENTALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 703-757 AUTOMOTIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 804-862 MARINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 903-920

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS 16

CHRISTMAS CORNER

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

125

FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE

DOG LOVERS! Enjoy a healthy, profitable career as a professional dog trainer. Government accredited program - student loans and grants. Ben Kersen & the Wonderdogs. www.wonderdogs.bc.ca/careers/ or 1-800-961-6616.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 134

5 Food counter attendant needed Permanent, 40 hrs/wk, $10.14/hr Ability to speak English is required Will provide on-the-job training Nando’s restaurant in North Van. Email your resume & cover letter Address: rsbutter@gmail.com

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PERSONALS

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TRAVEL 74

TIMESHARE

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TRAVEL

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 106

AUTOMOTIVE

EXPERIENCED PARTS PERSON required for progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000ft2 Store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send Resumes to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net. PROFESSIONAL JOB OPPORTUNITIES. Troyer Ventures Ltd. is a privately owned, fluid transport company servicing Northern BC and Alberta. We are an equal opportunity employer now accepting applications at various branches for: Mechanics (Commercial Transport or equivalent). Wage range: $25. - $40./hour. Minimum experience required: second year apprenticeship or equivalent. Professional Drivers (Class 1, 3). Wage range: $25. - $35./hour. Minimum experience require: Six months professional driving. Labourers and Swampers. Wage range: $22. $28./hour. Minimum experienced require: N/A. Successful candidates will be self-motivated and eager to learn. Experience is preferred, but training is available. Valid safety tickets, clean drug test, and drivers abstract are required. We encourage candidates of aboriginal ancestry, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities to apply. For more information and to apply for these opportunities, visit our employment webpage at: http://troyer.ca/ employment-opportunities

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEA Community Services is looking bcclassified.com for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite. Training, support and remuneration are provided. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door.

GET FREE VENDING MACHINES. Up to $100,000.00 + per year. Protected Territories. Make 2012 your money year. Canadian Company. Full Details CALL 1-866-668-6629 or www.tcvend.com HOME BASED BUSINESS We need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry. High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.project4wellness.com

114

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

Make it yours. Call 604-708-2628 www.plea.bc.ca

Class 1 Drivers & Owner Operators

130

Highway – BC & AB O/O’s $1.70+ per mile Co. Drivers 44c mile

HELP WANTED

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Send resume & “N” print abstract Fax: 1-888-778-3563 or E-mail: jobs@bstmanagement.net or Call: 604-214-3161 DRIVERS WANTED: Terrific career opportunity outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Experience Needed!! Extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 wks. vacation & beneﬁts pkg. Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time Valid License w/ air brake endorsement. High School Diploma or GED. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver. DO NOT FILL IN CITY OR STATE

Calling All Sports Minded Individuals!!!

$11 - $20/hr! Like music and a team environment? No experience necessary, no telemarketing, 10 openings available! Benefits after 6 mos.

Call Erica at 604 777 2195

HIGHWAY TRUCK LOW BED DRIVER

for Dorman Timber Location Harrison Mills, must have a minimum of five years low bedding exp. Hauling various types of logging equipment in the Fraser Valley.

115

EDUCATION

AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783 Become a Psychiatric Nursetrain locally via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements and some regional classroom delivery. Wages start at $30.79/hr to $40.42/hr. This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Gov’t funding may be available. Toll-free 1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING Get Practical Skills That Get Jobs Vancouver Island University training for over 50 years, No simulators. Low student / instructor ratio. 1-888-920-2221 ext: 6130 www.viu.ca/ heavyequipment

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PH Restaurants Ltd. dba Pizza Hut requires Food Service Supervisors for their locations in Chilliwack & North Vancouver. Wages $13.21/hr + benefits 40 hrs/week. Fax resume: 888-4137782. F/T CHEF. Genji Japanese Rest. (N. Van). 3 - 5 yrs exp. High school grad. $18.75/hr Prepare and cook meals. Tel: 604-980-6881

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS JOHNSTON Meier Insurance (Vedder) is currently seeking an experienced Autoplan/PL CSR, Level 1 with 2 years experience, email resume: veddercrossing@jmins.com 604-824-4849 - Rob Vissers

156

SALES

INSIDE SALES PERSON

An est. pet industry leader is looking for a highly motivated salesperson with knowledge of Salt Water Aquarium equipment. Sales Experience is a must. Base salary plus commission Opportunity to grow.

E-mail: shane@ prolineaquatics.com

160

TRADES, TECHNICAL

Gutter Installer required full established growing gutter ny. Good driving record, skills, team player. Email to: timbur6@telus.net

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182

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 245

CONTRACTORS

260

ELECTRICAL

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281

GARDENING

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188

LEGAL SERVICES

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Al Isaac (Former owner of West Van Shell) & son Colin

FALL YARD CLEANUPS & POWER WASHING (Decks, Fences & Sidewalks)

604.986.0003 Ofﬁce 604.561.9100 Colin 604.218.7644 Al greenclipper@shaw.ca WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $180 or Well Rotted 10 yds - $200. 604-856-8877

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

Competitive Wages! E-mail: mikayla. tamihilog@shaw.ca or Fax: 604-796-0318

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

PERSONAL SERVICES

Machinist

Nechako Northcoast Construction, Terrace, B.C. Has an opening for Mechanical Superintendent Qualifications: -A minimum of 3 years journeyman work experience, 2 years as a trade lead hand or equivalent. -Minimum driver classification requirement is a Valid Class 3 with air endorsement. -Must have technical competencies of troubleshooting, root cause failure analysis, general computer skills, work planning and estimating. -Ability to effectively supervise assigned work projects and/or activities involving combined resources of manpower, materials and supplies. -Ability to carry out related supervisory functions proficiently, under the direction of management personnel. -Must hold and maintain WHMIS certification and Level 1 First Aid. For a complete job Description please log on to our website at www.nechako-northcoast.com. Please Fax or email your resume and drivers abstract Debbie Russell, Manager of Human Resources drussell@nechako-northcoast.com Fax: 250-638-8409 Only those short listed will be contacted.

Industrial Equipment Manufacturing Ltd. designs and manufactures bulk materials handling equipment typically used in mining, forestry and oil sands. The business has been in operation since 1955 and is located in the Port Kells area of Surrey. The successful candidate will have at least 5 years experience using manual machines. Experience assembling bearings and doing drive alignments will be an asset.

To apply submit resume by Email to jwurz@iem.ca or fax to 604-513-9905

PERSONAL SERVICES 171

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

130

HELP WANTED

130

HELP WANTED

CB2 is coming to Vancouver CB2 is a retail destination from Crate and Barrel with affordable modern furnishings for apartment, loft and home. Our merchandise is cool, our prices are cool, our customers are cool, our culture’s cool, so your job will be (trite, but true)…cool. We'll be opening the doors to our cool new store in Vancouver soon. If you’re creative, enjoy inspiring others and want to share your enthusiasm for modern design, bring your resume and meet our management team at our Open House. We are interviewing for full-time and part-time positions.

GET PAID TO LOSE WEIGHT. $5,000 For Your Success Story. Personal Image TV Show. Call to Qualify: 416-730-5684 ext 2243. Joanna@mertontv.ca www.mertontv.ca

Open House

172 ASTROLOGY/PSYCHICS

We offer a competitive salary, RRSP, profit sharing and a generous merchandise discount. And we’re big believers in promotion from within, so now’s the time to get in on the ground floor at CB2.

Angelena Physic Healer & Life Coach Can solve all problems of life specializing in love, health, business, marriage, reunites loved ones. Call today for a better tomorrow. 3 readings for $15.00

604-447-3404

Monday, December 12th • 6:00pm - 9:00pm The Listel Hotel, 1300 Robson Street (@Jervis) (604) 684-8461

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www.northshoreoutlook.com HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

bradsjunkremoval.com

Haul Anything... But Dead Bodies!! 604.

220.JUNK(5865)

Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988

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On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

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PETS 477

PETS

JACK RUSSELL pups 3 Female 1 male. Short legs, smooth coat. Dew claws done. $500. 778-883-6049 MALTI / SHIH-TZU / POODLE X. Pups/adults. Non-shedding. Chocolate, white & beige. 604-820-9469 NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com NORWEGIAN ELKHOUND pups. Registered, micro chipped, 1st shots. Ready now. 604-823-2259 mitzvig@hotmail.ca RED NOSE PIT BULL - 9 months old. $1000: (Best offer) 604-5341094, 729-3990 SHIHTZU- Bichon Puppies, vet chkd, dewormed, 1st shots. ready to go. $500 ea. 2 F (604)581-8354 SHIH TZU PUPS, 5 males, 1 female. 1st shots, vet ✓ dewormed, family raised. $625. 604-575-3257.

www.recycleitcanada.ca

RENTALS 706

SUNDECKS

APARTMENT/CONDO

828 COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

LEIGHTON APT 130 East 11th Ave. 2011 5th Wheel 32’ Gooseneck Cargo Trailer, triple axle, 4000lb ramp, electric brakes, roof vents, 36” side door, like new, $12,500. Call 604-560-4037

Call 604-830-7587 www.aptrentals.com

838

SUITES, UPPER

ABBOTSFORD Upstairs Suite for Rent! Christian Landlords. 1,000s.f. 2 BR, 1 Bath. Patio entrance/carport. Hydro. W/D. Stove/Oven/Fridge. NO Pets/NO Smkg. Ideal for newly-weds. Downes Rd, near Abb Auto Mall. $800 + Gas. Chris 604-308-4292

810

TRUCKS & VANS

2005 MONTANA SV6, loaded, Onstar, 7 pass., new front rotors & brakes. Mint. $6000. 604-812-1278

RECREATIONAL/SALE

2004 F350 LARIAT CREW CAB, 4X4, long box, 5th wheel, 180K, full load $16,000 obo. 604-812-1278

845

AUTO FINANCING

2009 FORD F 150 XLT, 38,000km, 4x4, 1 owner, no accidents, local, exc. cond. ARE cover. $29,500. 604-341-8694

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

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

MARINE 912

BOATS

ALUMINUM BOAT WANTED, 10’, 12’ or 14’, with or without motor or trailer, will pay cash, 604-319-5720

WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

Whereas Corey Randall Swain is indebted to Mitchells Towing Ltd. for storage and towing on a 2009 Pontiac G5 Vin: 1G2AR15H897222678

The Scrapper

518

BUILDING SUPPLIES

STEEL BUILDINGS END OF SEASON DEALS! Overstock must go make an offer! FREE DELIVERY to most areas. CALL TO CHECK INVENTORY and FREE BROCHURE - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170

374

TREE SERVICES

545

FUEL

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

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

Tree removal done RIGHT!

320

MOVING & STORAGE

• Tree & Stump Removal • Certiﬁed Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck • Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging ~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 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

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778

AFFORDABLE MOVING

PETS

Info: www.treeworksonline.ca info@treeworksonline.ca 10% OFF with this AD

Local & Long Distance

$45/Hr

From 1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

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

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

477

PETS

Blood Hound pups, CKC Reg health ✔, 1st vac., micro chipped, 1 male, 6 fem. Liver & tan, ready to go 604-574-5788 BLUE NOSE BULLIES. Pit bulls. Blacks/blues. Shots, Vet ✓. Ready to go.UKC reg. $1000 obo. Call 778-237-2824 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

548

MATTRESSES staring at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

560

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

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels 6 month old pup (1 male), looking for a loving home. Vet checked: eyes, ears & heart Registered CKC & micro chipped Parents, champion CKC registered. Socialized with children and other animals Call : 604 - 460 - 8086

MILANO PAINTING. Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Written Guar. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

338

PLUMBING

MISC. FOR SALE

CAN’T GET UP your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help! No obligation consultation. Comprehensive warranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591. Can’t Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1866-981-5991

563

MISC. WANTED

CASH FOR VINTAGE clothing & lace/linen costume & estate jewellery. Will pick up. 778-235-8752.

REAL ESTATE

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-910-6402

www.PreApproval.cc 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? Treat yourself this Christmas to $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-593-6095.

818

CARS - DOMESTIC

1990 PONTIAC 6000, Air Cared, loaded, new winter tires, white, 4 dr., $1295 obo (604)826-0519

615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY BIG BUILDING SALE... “CLEARANCE SALE YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS!” 20X26 $4995. 25X34 $6460. 30X44 $9640. 40X70 $17,945. 47X90 $22,600. One end included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

627 A-TECH Services 604-230-3539

FURNITURE

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOMES Damaged House! Older House! Difficulty Selling! Behind on Payments! Need to Sell Now? NO FEES! NO RISK! QUICK CASH! Call us First! 604.657.9422

636

MORTGAGES

1993 Cadillac CTS. Black on black, leather, sunroof. Must see! $10,500, Mint. Phone 604 809 6235 2002 CHRYSLER INTREPID 105K kms, great shape/condition, Air/care 2013, no accident, fully loaded, $2500 obo 604-441-7685 2009 CADILLAC DTS, black, grey leather, mint cond, 47K. Must sell! $25,000 obo. Call 604-805-4545.

Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1-888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

RENTALS

2003 VOLVO V40, S/W, Blue, loaded 155,000 kms. auto. new tires. $6000 firm. Phone 604-538-9257.

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS AT NORTHWEST ROOFING Re-roofing, Repair & New Roof Specialists. Work Guar. WCB.10% Senior’s. Disc. Jag 778-892-1530

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

NORTH VANCOUVER

CENTURY APT 250 East 15th Ave. CHINESE SHARPEI PUPS MINI’S/TOYS-MALES -$1200.00 www.wrinklesrus.com 604-315-8774 ENGLISH BULLDOG, CKC reg. 6 wks old, shots, microchip, vet ✔ Healthy, happy, gorgeous. Health gurant’d. $2800. Call 778-895-8453

Spacious 1 & 2 bdrooms avail. 2 Blocks from Lonsdale Quay. Balcony parking at back. Laundry fac. avail. Swim pool & sauna.

Call 604-830-7587 www.aptrentals.com

2007 Honda Civic DXG 5 speed standard, 2 dr., grey, 130K, p/w, p/l, a/c, am/fm/cd, no acc. $9,500 604-793-3819

WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN By virtue of WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN for PAYLESS AUTO TOWING LTD., we will dispose of the following units to recover the amount of indebtedness noted plus any additional cost of storage, seizure and sale. 11-118C 2004 KIA RIO Vin: KNADC165946206760 Registered Owner: WILHELM ESSER Indebtedness: $6,930.95

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

TRANSPORTATION TOY FOX TERRIER PUPPIES Avail. Dec.12/11. Aver. adult 5-10 lbs. Happy. lively, inquisitive, friendly, attach to family, easily trained, litter box train. Enjoy agility, Exc. for children 5+ yrs.,elderly & apt. Family raised w/children. CKC reg., vet ✓, 1st shots, dewormed, tattoo, 6 wks health ins. & puppy kit. INQUIRE KAREN: 250-656-9696. restore2balance@telus.net WANTED, a caring older couple to adopt an affectionate Golden Retriever, 4 year old spayed F. Loves to go for daily walks, adores car rides, obedient, very protective. Call 604-541-0344

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2003 LANDROVER V6 silver 140,000k loaded 4/whl dr $6,450 obo. 604-857-9037, 778-552-6300

Recently renovated 1 & 2 bdrooms avail. 1 Block from Lonsdale Quay. Dishwasher, fridge, stove, laundry facility, u/g parking, balcony. Includes heat & water. Elevator.

751

TRANSPORTATION

1991 FORD F150, XLT Lariat 4x4, V8 auto, reg cab, 8’ box w/liner & canopy, new brakes, Aircared, more 210K. $2700/obo (604)820-8218

NORTH VANCOUVER

ACKER’S RUBBISH REMOVAL. Quick. 7 days. Fast/reliable. Call Spencer 604-924-1511.

372

TRANSPORTATION

A lien is claimed under the Act. There is presently an amount due and owing of $6,159.83 plus any additional costs of storage, seizure and sale. Notice is hereby given that on the 6th day of January, 2012 or thereafter, the said vehicle will be sold. The Vehicle is currently stored at Elite Bailiff Services, 20473 Logan Avenue, Langley BC V3A 4L8. The Vehicle was placed in storage on August 16th, 2011. For more info. call Elite Bailiff Services at 604-539-9900 WWW.REPOBC.COM

Day of sale is Thursday, December 15, 2011 @ 12:00 NOON.

Absolute Bailiffs Inc. # 104 - 20119 113B Avenue, Maple Ridge, B.C. Contact: Sheldon Stibbs 604-522-2773. WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN Whereas JW Auto Group Ltd. & Theodore Masumi Ohashi is indebted to Mitchells Towing Ltd. for storage and towing on a 2001 Nissan Maxima Vin: JN1CA31A01T100024 A lien is claimed under the Act. There is presently an amount due and owing of $4,591.83 plus any additional costs of storage, seizure and sale. Notice is hereby given that on the 6th day of January, 2012 or thereafter, the said vehicle will be sold. The Vehicle is currently stored at Elite Bailiff Services, 20473 Logan Avenue, Langley BC V3A 4L8. The Vehicle was placed in storage on July 13th, 2011. For more info. call Elite Bailiff Services at 604-539-9900 WWW.REPOBC.COM

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