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BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER
On November 19th you will be making important decisions when you cast your ballot! Do you believe campaign promises made based on incomplete understanding of reality? Do you vote for those who offer simple answers to complex problems?
Or, do you rely on what others have to say about their Candidate? “When we contacted Councillor Nixon with a concern regarding District procedures he was open, empathetic and responsive. He helped us to have our voices heard by the right people. He is down-to-earth and approachable by regular community folks like us. He really cares!” Amanda Brown “Councillor Nixon’s experience and insight always enrich the debate . His beacon is consistently Community Benefit and his votes on council reflect that.” Steve Jones “I have always found Alan to be a very fair representative for the residents of the District of North Vancouver, regardless of the specific area of the District they might reside in..” Del Kristalovich “Councillor Alan Nixon has worked tirelessly for the residents of North Vancouver and particularly Lower Capilano. He has been very committed to resolving issues for the community residents. ” Rene Strong “Alan works hard for the welfare of the whole District. He has a track record of being informed on local issues, understanding the range of opinions from all sides and promoting neighbourhood solutions.” Peter Thompson
Do you want to be listened to and heard?
“As a Councillor, I have found him approachable, attentive to concerns and willing to support, without reservation, those initiatives he assesses to be for the greater good of the community. R. G. Cameron, P. Eng. “I have appreciated Alan’s continuing commitment over the past 8 years trying to resolve our communities concern with the excess whistling noise the residents are being subjected to by the CN operation of the railway.” David Knee “He is tireless and persistent when acting as a Councillor and really listens to his constituents. He is prepared to speak his mind. I shall have no hesitation in voting for him again.” D.B. Munro Mr. Nixon was approachable, listened, understood the problem, promised action, and followed through in dedicated manner so as to bring about the promised solutions.” Brock Croome “I have no hesitation in supporting his candidacy for re-election as a District of North Vancouver Councillor.” Lee Gavel
Re-Elect Councillor Alan Nixon – District of North Vancouver www.alannixon.com
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apartment with the lifeless body of his 53-year-old father, Donald, and his critically injured and unconscious mother, Wendy, 53, who suffered serious blunt force trauma to her head. Ramsay has been under guard at Lions Gate Hospital since his arrest but he could soon be moved to the Colony Farm forensic psychiatric hospital in Port Coquitlam. Ramsay faces one count of seconddegree murder and another for attempted murder. Ramsay’s defense lawyer, Dan Sudeyko, said he has met twice with Ramsay and, in his opinion, his client has shown some psychological improvement since his arrest but still understands little of the legal consequences he faces. “He continues to suffer a mental illness,” Sudeyko said. “While he was responsive to my questions, they were not the answers
Thursday, November 17, 2011 5 you would expect, to put it that way.” Sudeyko said he does not intend to dispute that Ramsay killed his father and caused the injuries to his mother, but argued his client should be acquitted due to his psychological state at the time of the attack. “My client’s memory of the incident is far from perfect,” Sudeyko told the court. “But there is no one else responsible for this act than my client.” Wendy Ramsay remains in hospital but is showing signs of improvement and was upgraded last week from critical to stable condition. The Crown and defense will reconvene in North Vancouver court on Dec. 6 to discuss the results of Ramsay’s psychiatric assessment. tcoyne@northshoreoutlook.com
RE-ELECT
Doug MacKay-Dunn For District of North Vancouver Councillor
My commitment to you: If re-elected on November 19th, I will continue to work with my fellow councillors to provide the best services and facilities for District of North Vancouver residents and businesses. I will advocate for improvements in the following areas: • • • • • •
Controlling Taxes Through Cost Containment Police Accountability Detox and Rehab Community Based Planning Municipal Customer Service Amalgamation of the three North Vancouver communities
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Councillor City of North Vancouver It has been my privilege to represent you on City Council for the last three years. Let me continue to be your independent voice, with these priorities: Fiscal Prudence: We must keep operating costs and taxes low. Financial reserves should be used prudently to improve public facilities and benefit everyone, not just special interest groups. Engagement: Councillors must actively engage the community. Last term, my Citizen’s Engagement Task Force contributed great ideas to improve the election process and City outreach. Public Spaces: Quality of life depends on public facilities, and many of ours are old and failing. Compare Harry Jerome to the West Van Aquatic Centre and ask why your Council will not prudently reinvest in you? I pledge to do my best to get the City to build facilities that you deserve and it can afford. Density: Density can bring value to the whole community, but it should never reduce the quality of our neighbourhoods. We need good public processes where everyone is heard.
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CENTRE OF ATTENTION - BC Lions’ centre Dean Valli is one of the most popular MCs for the team’s In the House elementary school program (above). On the field, he’s not quite so friendly. Submitted photos Coquitlam home, although he does venture across the Burrard Inlet for some water skiing up Indian Arm in the summer. “I’m an outdoor enthusiast,â€? he says. He’s a big fan of the pizza at The Raven and the patio at the Black Bear, but notes that he’s not a big drinker. When it’s almost time for Valli to hit the showers, I ask if a soft side exists underneath all that padding. “Of course,â€? he smiles, but also appears somewhat offended by the question. “I like puppies and stuff like that. We have two goldfish. They have names. When one of my other goldfish died I buried him in the backyard.â€? The “weâ€? is Valli’s fiancĂŠe whom he calls his wife because “it’s easier to sayâ€?. They have plans to marry next December. By then, he may also be sporting a Grey Cup ring.
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Hulking BC Lions lineman Dean Valli likes ‘puppies and stuff like that.’ But don’t try messing with his quarterback ean Valli’s booming voice carries in the bowels of BC Place Stadium as he enters the tunnel that leads to the field. The BC Lions’ centre and occasional right guard stops just short of this diminutive reporter who is waiting to interview him. Suddenly, a huge grin crinkles his face. His 300-pound, 6-foot-5 frame is not being used in an intimidating manner, today. It’s one week before the CFL’s Western Conference final, and No. 54, a native of North Vancouver, is pumped. “I feel good,� says the husky voiced Valli. “I think we we’ve got probably the best team I have ever been on with the Lions — both in terms of talent and just team cohesion.� Valli is a product of the Windsor secondary football program and he pays homage to his alma mater with a glowing review of Windsor’s coaching staff. “I think the fact that Windsor has been so successful over the years has been a testament to just how good a program it is,� says Valli. “We never had the best athletes but we always had the most heart and we were always the best coached.� Simon Fraser University and the Clan football squad came calling for Valli after high school. During his time at SFU he studied geography. Valli lightheartedly scoffs, when asked if he has plans to use his BA in a post-Lions career. “Absolutely not,� he says. “No, I don’t know. Maybe I’ll go into city planning or something one day. Hopefully I can [play in the CFL] for a couple more years.� Drafted in 2006, it wasn’t until last season that Valli got to prove that he had the brains to match his brawn. He took over for an injured Angus Reid as the Lions’ starting centre, a position that requires a high football IQ. “Not only are we big, bruising guys, we are also some of the most intelligent people on the field,� Valli was quoted as saying in a Canadian Press article in 2010. A naturally vocal guy — Valli is the favourite choice for MC for the Lions In the House elementary school program — he said Lions’ coach Wally Buono told him to check his yap at the sidelines. “I’m not a trash talker, especially in football because COFFEE everything comes back tenWITH fold in football,� he explains. “The only time you are going Maria Spitale to get beat in the game is newsroom@northshore outlook.com when you run your mouth, so why bother.� These days Valli calls Port
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Roger Bassam I am committed to preserving the excellent quality of life enjoyed by District residents and believe sound fiscal policy is the key to our ability to afford the facilities and programs that make our community such a wonderful place to live. I will continue to fight for a better deal for our taxpayers with the regional agencies (Translink & Metro) and to improving our service agreements so we are no longer subsidizing other communities. I would be grateful for the opportunity to continue serving our community at Council.
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They’ve been lightly grilled at allcandidates meetings, roasted on the ECTIONS doorstep and on Saturday, more CIVIC EL 1 than 60 candidates will be served Vote ’1 up to North Shore voters on a silver NOV. 19 platter. 2011 It will be a daunting task for voters to choose from the menu on offer in this year’s civic elections. The trick is to know what you’re getting for your vote and to choose only the best. If that means being a picky eater at the smorgasbord, so be it. First, don’t let your eyes get bigger than your stomach. Don’t try to fill out the ballot out of obligation. Do read everything you can about the candidates and match their issues with yours. Democracy is best served to the discriminating palate. All the candidates on the ballot have attempted to put their best foot forward and all say they can do the tough job of budgeting, making decisions about garbage and planning for development. But can they? It’s the voters’ job to figure out who has the ingredients to run a city well. Who works well with others? Who will stand up for the municipality? Who will chart the course of the region for the next three years? Those are questions you need to ask yourself on — even better, before — election day. Don’t go for the easy choice — the name you recognize or the fresh face you see in an election brochure whom you’ve never heard of before. Do your homework to find those candidates who have worked behind the scenes to gain a good knowledge of the city and how it works. Think twice before choosing candidates who only show up on election day or who have been warming a seat at the council or school board table for years unless you truly believe they are up to the job. It’s up to voters to make the distinction between the has-beens, also-rans and naive newbies, and many groups and organizations, including The Outlook, have tried to make it easy for voters by putting together menus and lists for voters to savour. Knowledge is power and the more you know, the better you will be at choosing the best candidate for the job. –Black Press
CHRISTMAS CRAFTS - Volunteer Kay Furniss prepares for the Candy Cane Fair at North Lonsdale United Church this Saturday (Nov. 19). Drop by from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (with a special lunch served between 11:30 and 1:30) and shop for homemade pies and baked goods, preserves, books and other Christmas goodies. The church is located at 3380 Lonsdale Ave. Rob Newell photo
— LET TER OF T HE W EEK— More bike lanes won’t solve gridlock on the North Shore Editor, After spending another afternoon crawling along the gridlock on Third Street and Marine Drive, I keep asking myself why no one in the current North Vancouver civic election is talking about how we can make local vehicle traffic move more smoothly. Instead, all the talk seems to be about increasing density while removing vehicle traffic lanes and replacing them with bike lanes, adding more traffic lights and various other “traffic calming”measures. If traffic in North Vancouver gets any “calmer” it’s going to be catatonic. There are a number of areas where I just have to shake my head at the planning decisions made in the last few years on the North Shore. For example, I have always enjoyed cycling on West First Street and never felt unsafe, yet someone obviously felt the need to reduce the vehicle traffic lanes to one in either direction in order to create a bicycle super highway for the hordes of cyclists that
have yet to appear on our streets. Congratulations. Between that decision and the addition of a traffic light at First and Lloyd, the last free-flowing route between West Vancouver and North Vancouver has been reduced to a crawl just like the traffic disaster to the north, Marine Drive. Another example of this is the bike lanes on the Third Street hill. How many cyclists actually go up Third Street instead of the Low Level Road or some other, more gradual route? On the way down the hill you really don’t need a bike lane because you can move with the flow of traffic. It appears that we also recently dodged a bullet on having bike lanes installed on the
Keith Road Hill after the recent repaving. I’m sure they are coming back unless more of us speak up. In addition to this, there are the so called “traffic calming’ measures, especially my least favourite, the street narrowing constrictions. I don’t recall asking to have my tax dollars spent on installing these obstructions which are largely ineffective in slowing down the drivers who actually need slowing down. Instead, they waste our tax money, make snow removal more difficult and, ironically, create a hazard to cyclists by forcing them to suddenly merge with vehicle traffic. There is a good example of this at the Cleveland Dam on Capilano Road. Let’s face it: given the weather, the hilly terrain and the fact that many of us are transporting children around the North Shore, bicycles and transit are not practical alternatives to vehicles on most occasions. Until the North Vancouver City and District councils and mayors face that reality and realize that with density increasing daily we need to plan for improving vehicle traffic flow, not just put our heads in the sand and think that a few more bike lanes will somehow solve the problem.
On November 19, I will be voting for the candidates that I feel have a firm grasp on the reality that traffic is only going to get worse unless our local governments start looking at realistic solutions to getting traffic moving while improving transit so that it is a practical alternative for more of us and our families. Brad Braun North Vancouver
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decade between 2000 - 2009. It found that overall municipal operations spending in the province has ballooned to nearly four times the combined rate of population growth and inflation over the 10-year period and was growing at an accelerated rate in 2008 - 2009, suggesting the trend continues to worsen today. “Municipalities are spending more than ever and faster than ever,” warned CFIB B.C. director Shachi Kurl. “Taxpayers can only bear so much. Things are on track to become unsustainable.” According to the report, the districts of North Vancouver and West Vancouver posted some of the highest operations spending increases over population growth in the province, with the City of North Vancouver not far behind. The CFIB numbers show that while West Vancouver had a population growth of only two per cent from 2000 - 2009, its operating costs rose by 45 per cent. Similarly, North Vancouver District’s population grew by a mere one per cent in the last decade, while its operations spending grew by nearly half — 49 per cent. On a per capita basis, those numbers show a 42-per-cent spending increase for every continued, PAGE 14
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CNVBRIEFS CNV LOOKS AT TURNING BLUE Already fancying itself a green community, the City of North Vancouver took steps at Monday night’s council meeting to becoming a blue community as well. In a unanimous vote, council endorsed the Blue Communities Project “in principle.” The Blue Communities Project is a joint initiative between the Canadian Union of Public Employees, the Council of Canadians and Quebec-based water watchdog Eau Secours! To be recognized as a Blue Community, a municipality must agree to three basic provisions: Recognize water as a basic human right, promote publicly owned and operated water infrastructure and ban the sale of bottled water at publicly owned facilities and public events. Since 2009, the city has worked to phase out bottled water at its facilities. Both city hall and the city works yard no longer offer bottled water. The city has also been working to add water fountains to public parks. Chris Zuehlke Memorial Field had fountains installed in the dugouts and King’s Mill Walk is scheduled to receive new fountains this spring. Council did, however, request more information from staff about all the steps involved in achieving Blue Community status. Coun. Guy Heywood, for instance, asked whether there are any exceptions to the rules, citing recreation facilities as one place bottled water may remain if removing the product meant only having “sugary beverages” available. Coun. Craig Keating called the issue “tremendously important” but requested information from both Burnaby and Victoria, cities already signed on to the initiative. For more information on the Blue Community project visit canadians.org/water or cupe.ca/water.
CULINARY SCHOOL CLOSER TO GETTING NEW DIGS A culinary school proposed for the vacant Horseshoe Club buildings in Mahon Park got a step closer to its new home as city staff urged council to approve a $50,000 contribution to the project. According to a staff report, the city’s $50,000 is contingent upon the North Shore Culinary Education Society of BC — the non-profit hoping to open the new school — raising enough funds to pay for the requisite equipment. Chef Don Guthro, director of the society, currently operates the North Shore Culinary School in the Lookout Shelter located at 705 West Second Street. The program focuses on teaching practical and employable skills to homeless and unemployed people. The Horseshoe Club buildings would mean an expansion of two, possibly three, training kitchens.
The kitchen at the shelter would remain open as well. In an interview with The Outlook in September, Guthro said the cost of opening one new kitchen would be between $45,000-$50,000. In addition to renovating the Horseshoe Club buildings with new kitchens, the school also plans to operate the nearby concession stand during special events. If the requisite funds are raised, the $50,000 from the city will be considered for inclusion in its 2012-2021 financial plan.
PAN-MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS SERVICE BYLAW VOTED DOWN After much-discussion, council voted 4-3 against implementing Metro Vancouver’s proposed Pan-Municipal Affairs Service bylaw. If passed, Metro Van’s proposal would have given the regional body the power to represent municipalities in potential negotiation battles with police and the port. Across the region, Metro Van was looking for a $450,000 to establish the bylaw. According to city manager Ken Tollstam, the city would be responsible for a $10,000-$15,000 contribution. Councillors Pam Bookham, Guy Heywood and Rod
Clark all expressed concern over the proposal. Much of what Metro Vancouver said it would do through the creation of the service, said Coun. Guy Heywood, it is already expected to do. “It’s their job to do these things,” he said. “It’s not the subject of tariffs.” Mayor Darrell Mussatto and councillors Craig Keating and Mary Trentadue all supported the proposal. Musatto, chair of Metro’s Port Cities Committee, said the bylaw would “unite cities,” not usurp their powers as Coun. Rod Clark said it would. It’s very important, said Mussatto, that the city work with other port municipalities when bargaining with Port Metro Vancouver over the payments it makes to municipalities. The port, added Mussatto, doesn’t pay conventional taxes. It makes payments in lieu of taxes — commonly referred to as PILTS — which the city believes are insufficient. Other cities in Canada such as Montreal have taken port industries to the Supreme Court over PILTs in the past and Mussatto warned the same could happen here. “We missed a very good opportunity to work together,” said Mussatto. —Sean Kolenko
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Gary Ansell, Harvest’s executive director, welcomed guests to the non-profit’s new location on Tuesday. Todd Coyne photo Lee said that since 2009, Harvest has seen a steady increase in the numbers of people and families coming through its doors looking for help with food, employment, shelter and other services for people in crisis. Approximately 40 per cent of Harvest’s current clientele are single parents, 40 per cent are newcomers to the North Shore and the remaining 20 per cent are seniors and people with chronic health problems, Lee said. In attendance for the ribboncutting and speech-making Tuesday alongside Harvest volunteers, clients and community organizers were district mayor Richard Walton, city mayor Darrell Mussatto and sitting West Vancouver mayor Trish Panz.
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Stabbing on Squamish reserve TODD COYNE S TA F F R E P O RT E R
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West Vancouver resident is recovering after suffering multiple stab wounds on the Squamish Nation Capilano reserve. At approximately 7:44 a.m. on Nov. 11, West Vancouver police responded to an apparent stabbing in progress on the Capilano (Xwemelchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;stn) reserve. A resident was assaulted inside a Whonoak Road residence, requiring hospitalization for defensive stab wounds after allegedly confronting a knife-wielding assailant inside the home, according to police. Officers from the WVPD and North Vancouver RCMP responded to the address with support from the Squamish Nation Peacekeepers, securing the residence and searching for evidence. West Vancouver police are recommending multiple charges of assault and weapons possession against Jessica Johnston, 19, of North Vancouver. Anyone with information related to this crime is asked to call WVPD at 604-925-7300. tcoyne@northshoreoutlook.com
Police responded to a reported stabbing inside a Whonoak Road residence early Friday. Todd Coyne photo
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teens, suffering injuries that included a broken nose. The suspects fled the scene but were arrested by WVPD officers nearby without incident a short time later. Investigators are recommending charges of assault causing bodily harm against both male suspects. They will appear in court on Dec. 19. The WVPD encourages anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact their non-emergency line at 604-925-7300. reporter@northshoreoutlook.com
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ALL THE CANDIDATES - DNV mayoral and council hopefuls gathered for an allcandidates debate on Monday at Mount Seymour United Church.
When one audience member floated the idea of seceding from the Metro community, Mayor Richard Walton and Coun. Lisa Muri agreed that though it may sound like an attractive way to get the district’s concerns heard at the regional board, it would never be financially viable. Coun. Robin Hicks emphasized the need for the district to replace its aging infrastructure while candidate John Gilmour pulled from his environmental background in proposing a waste-to-energy solution for funding and sustaining projects like wastewater and solid waste treatment. On matters of crime, council hopeful Howard Dahl voiced his opposition to recreational marijuana use, while Coun. Doug MacKay-Dunn stressed a need for greater civilian oversight of the regional RCMP. tcoyne@northshoreoutlook.com twitter.com/toddcoyne
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ALL THE CANDIDATES - DNV mayoral and council hopefuls gathered for an allcandidates debate on Monday at Mount Seymour United Church.
When one audience member floated the idea of seceding from the Metro community, Mayor Richard Walton and Coun. Lisa Muri agreed that though it may sound like an attractive way to get the district’s concerns heard at the regional board, it would never be financially viable. Coun. Robin Hicks emphasized the need for the district to replace its aging infrastructure while candidate John Gilmour pulled from his environmental background in proposing a waste-to-energy solution for funding and sustaining projects like wastewater and solid waste treatment. On matters of crime, council hopeful Howard Dahl voiced his opposition to recreational marijuana use, while Coun. Doug MacKay-Dunn stressed a need for greater civilian oversight of the regional RCMP. tcoyne@northshoreoutlook.com twitter.com/toddcoyne
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Zumba classes put smiles on the faces of participants, especially the first time they try it! Latin and international rhythms fused into a combination of dance and fitness leave you feeling exhilarated and not sure how the time passed so quickly. For beginners and advanced athletes alike, it's a great workout that has participants moving their hips, swinging their arms and pumping their abs to amazing music. What can be better? The studio also boasts Keiser M3 bikes and a killer view. Known as one of the best low-impact workouts, Indoor Cycling (Spinning) improves cardiovascular performance, strength and endurance. Many clients are scared to try spinning because it looks intimidating but Jacqueline has even convinced beginners who have never done any exercise in their
50s and 60s to try it — and they love it! “Our instructors are very experienced in teaching all different levels in each class,” Jacqueline says. Discounts are given to Ride to Conquer Cancer members. The new TRX classes at the studio are also a hit. The TRX suspension trainer is a fabulous training tool that combines core and strength training using your body weight with balance, agility and cardio components. Jacqueline encourages people to try personal training, especially if they have never tried using gym equipment, free weights, have health issues or are unsure about proper technique. The first step to any successful training regime is a personalized program tailored to each individual. Let’s face it, unless you are athletically inclined or have some kind of experience with fitness, it is hard to know
what to do or where to start. Not in the Budget? A 1/2 hour session or partner training is also an option. Nutrition is also a key component to healthy weight management and energy output for everyone. “You can train until you are blue in the face but putting the wrong thing in your body at the wrong time can sabotage everything you are working so hard to achieve,” says Jacqueline. With that in mind, Live Fit Studio is hosting a Workshop titled “ENERGY” with HOLLIHEALTH nutritionists Nancy and Patti (November 27, from 1-3 pm) that will teach participants how to increase their energy through the power of nutrition and exercise. Register on line at www.studiolivefit.com under SCHEDULE, then click on EVENTS tab.
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ith a trunk full of hip waders, ski poles and extra pairs of rubber boots, Barrie Adams and his team of West Vancouver secondary school students prepare to wade into the creeks of West Van. They’re on the hunt for salmon. To count them, that is. Each Saturday morning — from early October to late November — the team of five students and Adams, a director with the West Vancouver Streamkeepers Society, head into their alloted section of Brothers and Hadden creeks to tally the salmon they spot. Once the student initiative is complete, Streamkeeper members continue surveying local creeks throughout the salmon spawning season. On this particular Saturday, the rain is coming down in a steady drizzle and the air is brisk. But the elements don’t phase this team. They’ve got a job to do. “I first started doing this to see fish,” said 17-year-old Wonjun Kim, team leader. “But now it’s about the entire experience, the chance to see things I normally wouldn’t see.” It’s part of a program the Streamkeepers established five years ago with WVSS. This year, 76 students have been divided into 14 teams, each partnered with an adult Streamkeeper and responsible for monitoring one section of the West Vancouver stream system. All 20 streams in the municipality are surveyed. Each squad works one day per week and, in addition to their in-stream treks, must fill out a weekly template designed by the Streamkeepers to record what they saw. Information provided in the template includes air and water temperature, clarity, turbidity and, of course, number of fish seen. Results are emailed to the Streamkeepers, the District of West Vancouver, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and various other community groups. Last Saturday Adams’s team saw only one steel-grey coho salmon, but Kim said the low number isn’t indicative of a decline of salmon in West Van streams, just that particular zone. Overall, this year’s salmon count has exceeded that of last year. So far, 789 salmon have been counted, 494 more than the 295 in 2010. Chum represents the lion’s share of salmon surveyed this year at 576, pink salmon in second at 121, coho at 89 and chinook at 3. John Barker, Streamkeeper president, told The Outlook he expects a big coho return in Brothers Creek in early December. This year, he added, has been particularly strong for chum and pink salmon. The return of pink salmon in 2011 — only 12 were tallied last year — can be attributed to the 100,000 surplus fry released two years ago by the Seymour Hatchery, which the Streamkeepers manage. “Pink salmon volley between weak and strong years,” said Barker. “This is a strong year.” Final salmon numbers will be released in January, Barker added. For more information on the West Vancouver Streamkeeper Society visit westvancouverstreamkeepers.ca. skolenko@northshoreoutlook.com twitter.com/seankolenko
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A tough test Fighting his own battle with prostate cancer, North Vancouver’s Ted Butterfield is hoping to raise awareness for early detection MARIA SPITALE-LEISK CONTRIBUTOR
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he wing of an aircraft is built strong, designed to support the body during even the most turbulent flight. Parkgate area resident Ted Butterfield knows just how unwavering that appendage need to be, as CFO of International Water-Guard Industries Inc., a Burnaby-based company that manufactures parts for the aviation industry. Nine years ago Butterfield needed some wings. The then 61-year-old had done everything he could to prevent cancer: regular PSA blood tests — which screen for prostate cancer — and a low sodium diet. There were no physical symptoms, just a steady climb of a low level PSA reading. Ultimately, it was Butterfield’s urologist who told him the numbers had reached a positive point. “That wasn’t really a positive thing,” recalled Butterfield. His wife Fay was in the room. “Well anytime you hear cancer it’s upsetting, but I also knew that prostate cancer had an extremely high survival rate,” said Fay. After all, both her and Ted’s fathers had overcome prostate cancer in their lifetime, which was one of the reasons Ted opted for the early detection test. Fay said the diagnosis was more like a confirmation than a total shock because she knew her husband’s PSA numbers had increased with each test. Butterfield then found himself at a crossroads of treatment options: radiation therapy or surgery? He chose the latter because his cancer was
said to be contained within the prostate. “That seemed to cure it for a long period of time,” said Butterfield. In the meantime he found his wings. His three children, and Fay, of course, rallied around him and continued the family’s tradition of community volunteerism. Butterfield became the chair of the board of directors of the Prostate Cancer Foundation of B.C. — a position he held for four years. There were plenty of fundraising events to organize. He puts his best face forward every “Movember” when he grows a mustache in support of the popular, quirky campaign for prostate cancer awareness. “I think it’s kind of neat,” said Butterfield. “It’s an effective way of communicating the message.” And while a digital rectal examination might sound uncomfortable, the facts on prostate cancer are sobering. One in every seven Canadian men will be diagnosed with it. Prostate cancer is also the secondleading cause of cancer death in Canadian men, behind lung cancer. The standard method of early detection for prostate cancer is the digital rectal examination (DRE) in combination with a PSA test which should be done annually in fit men ages 50 - 70. “Men shouldn’t be adverse to talking about it,” said Butterfield “You’re gambling with your life when you don’t get tested.” Sadly, he has lost friends to the disease along the way. Men whose diagnosis came along much later in the cancer’s progression, too late. There has yet to be an all-clear for Butterfield’s health. A “minor reoccurrence” two years ago —
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FAMILY TIES - With help from his wife Fay and their three children, North Vancouver’s Ted Butterfield works to promote the importance of prostate cancer testing. Maria Spitale-Leisk photo
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Central Lonsdale Open for Business! While some construction activity is underway in Central Lonsdale, all businesses in the area are open. Lonsdale Avenue parking is available and sidewalks and pedestrian access to all shops, restaurants and businesses between 15th Street and 17th Street also remain open. Roadwork and construction on Lonsdale Avenue will continue in the weeks ahead, and every effort will be made to minimize impact on local businesses and their patrons. For information on roadwork, traffic diversions and construction in the City, visit www.cnv.org/construction.
Heritage Award Nominations Each year, the City recognizes those who have made a significant effort to support heritage conservation in the community. Awards are presented in the following five categories: - Residential Heritage Conservation - Commercial Heritage Conservation - Small Scale Heritage Improvement - Heritage Awareness Achievement - Heritage Project Achievement The submission deadline is December 9. Details at www.cnv.org/Heritage.
Civic Election Countdown: 2 Days The 2011 Local Government Election will be held on Saturday, November 19 from 8:00am - 8:00pm. If you are not on the City’s List of Electors, you can still register to vote on Voting Day. Information about the election candidates and voting locations is available at www.cnv.org/election.
See Election Results Online 2011 United Way Campaign a Success! The City has surpassed its fundraising goal for the United Way, raising over $40,000. The success of this year’s campaign was supported by a proactive staff program that encouraged financial participation through raffles, fundraising events and a salary contribution program. Thank you to the numerous individuals and local businesses for your generous support. 141 West 14th Street, North Vancouver BC V7M 1H9 | Tel: 604.985.7761 | Fax: 604.985.9417 | info@cnv.org
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A PHILLY TRADITION - Lower Lonsdale resident and The Main TV show host Anthony Sedlak celebrated the official grand opening of his diner, The American Cheesesteak Co., on Davie Street in Vancouver on Tuesday night. Sedlak spent a week in Philadelphia last year researching the City of Brotherly Love’s iconic sub sandwich. Here he is pictured with The Big Shot: succulent wagyu beef, sautéed forest mushrooms, crispy onions, truffle aioli and fontina cheese. Hand scooped, all natural milk shakes and double-cut, double-cooked fries are signature menu items. Shane Oosterhoff photo
continued, PAGE 23 his PSA levels started creeping up again — has meant radiation therapy for Butterfield. Every day for six weeks he travels across town to the B.C. Cancer Agency in Vancouver for the treatment. The low dose radiation allows him to go about his regular routine when he comes home. Butterfield’s curling season is now ramping up at the North Shore Winter Club. He’s often the skip of his team. Butterfield said he feels strong and confident that he will nip his
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cancer in the bud. It will need to be kept in check with continued PSA tests for the rest of his life. “I’m very fortunate that awareness gave me the wisdom to make sure I’m on top of it,” said Butterfield. “One thing I can do is pass that message on to as many people as I can.” A prostate cancer support group meets every fourth Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. (except December) at Lions Gate Hospital in the basement auditorium. For more info email Tom Sayle at northshorepsa@gmail. com.
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NEXT WEEK THE ROADSHOW IS PAYING ON THE SPOT FOR ALL GOLD AND SILVER COINS IN SQUAMISH!
November 21st - November 25th PAYING FOR AMERICAN COINS PRIOR TO 1964
PAYING FOR CANADIAN COINS PRIOR TO 1967
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Any generous donation given during the promotion period† to the Heart and Stroke Foundation will be matched dollar for dollar by the Great Canadian Roadshow up to a maximum of $50,000 received in donations. The Great Canadian Roadshow reserves the right to further match any or all donations exceeding the aforementioned amount of $50,000. †March 1, 2011 to February 28, 2012 ™The Heart and Stroke Foundation Logo is a trademark of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada and is used under license. The Heart and Stroke Foundation thanks the Great Canadian Roadshow for its generous support. This is not an endorsement.
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Thursday, November 17, 2011 27 BREAKING NEWS: Gold prices continue to soar!
ROADSHOW FINALLY COMES TO SQUAMISH!! We are pleased to give you an opportunity to showcase your wonderful items, at no cost! We continuously travel across Canada to educate people about their antiques and collectibles.
WELCOME TO THE ROADSHOW! On behalf of everyone here at the Roadshow, we would like to express how excited we are to be here in Squamish. During our tour of Southern Ontario, we have seen an abundance of unique items coming into our shows. The history of this country never ceases to amaze us, as local citizens have continuously brought us extraordinary treasures that we have purchased. We invite everyone to bring in their items, free of charge, and sit down with an expert and have them examined. We are looking to purchase a variety of Antiques, Collectibles, and Precious Metals (Gold, Sterling Silver, Coins with Silver Content) We are expecting to see hundreds of people walk through our doors during this event, and we are looking forward to writing hundreds of cheques! We look forward to seeing you at the Roadshow!
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WE REPRESENT THOUSANDS OF COLLECTORS WORLDWIDE WHO ARE ALL LOOKING FOR A VARIETY OF COLLECTIBLES! You will be paid immediately for items of interest interest.
By: Michael Ross Great Canadian Roadshow Staff Writer fter a successful week in Rossland, the roadshow is coming to Squamish starting on November 21st! So you better search through your attics and basements, go through your lock boxes and jewelry, because you may be sitting on a small fortune and not even know it! Roadshow experts are here to examine all your antiques, collectibles, gold, and silver.
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During our show in Victoria, a woman came in with a jewelry box that she had just inherited from her late aunt. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wear jewelry,â&#x20AC;? explained Cheryl Barnes, â&#x20AC;&#x153;so it was an easy decision to come down to the Roadshow to sell itâ&#x20AC;?. She was very excited when she was able to walk away with a cheque for over $2,100 for jewelry she was never going to wear anyways. Expert Cliff Edwards explains, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have noticed a substantial increase in the amount of precious metals such as gold and silver coming to the Roadshow, which makes sense considering how high itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s currently trading at. He added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Roadshow is great because it puts money in peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pockets, especially during such hard times. Lots of items that are just sitting around collecting dust in basements and jewelry boxes can be exchanged for money, on the spot! â&#x20AC;?. At another Roadshow event, a woman walked in with a tin full of hundreds of old coins that were given to her as a \RXQJ FKLOG E\ KHU JUDQGIDWKHU 6KH ÂżQDOO\ GHFLGHG WR FRPH in to the Roadshow and see what he had given her. She was ecstatic to learn she had coins dating back to the late 1800â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, some of which were extremely rare. Roadshow consultant Raymond Flack explains â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had uncovered an 1871 Queen Victoria 50 Cent piece, valued at over $2,000!! She also had a nice assortment of coins that were not rare dates, but she was able to sell them for their silver contentâ&#x20AC;?. All in all, Roadshow customer Linda Donaldson was able to cash in with $4,500! â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m so happy, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Linda explains, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I never would have thought that my old tin of coins was worth so much! I FDQ ÂżQDOO\ DIIRUG WR UHQRYDWH P\ NLWFKHQ ´ Raymond Flack continued, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Canadian coins prior to 1967, and American coins prior to 1964 are all made with silver, and we have noticed a large increase of customers coming to the Roadshow with coins and cashing them in for their silver value.â&#x20AC;?
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Any generous donation given during the promotion periodâ&#x20AC; to the Heart and Stroke Foundation will be matched dollar for dollar by the Great Canadian Roadshow up to a maximum of $50,000 received in donations. The Great Canadian Roadshow reserves the right to further match any or all donations exceeding the aforementioned amount of $50,000. â&#x20AC; March 1, 2011 to February 28, 2012 â&#x201E;˘The Heart and Stroke Foundation Logo is a trademark of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada and is used under license. The Heart and Stroke Foundation thanks the Great Canadian Roadshow for its generous support. This is not an endorsement.
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BEAD WORK - Artist Sandra Wank at work inside her Bowen Island studio. Susanne Martin photo
Capturing nature’s beauty in molten glass Artist Sandra Wank’s stunning glass creations on display at Ferry Building show
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provide a dramatic backdrop. This scenery stays with Wank when she enters her studio to melt glass into stunning beads that are made into necklaces and other jewelry pieces. This month, Wank will be showcasing her art at the Ferry Building Gallery as part of the Great Stuff event that runs from Nov. 18 to Dec. 17. “There are 30 to 35 artists involved. It is a juried show and I received a phone call about it four weeks ago,” Wank said.
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www.northshoreoutlook.com continued, PAGE 28 So she had no time to be idle during the last month. “I had such a short time to get ready.” She makes beads of various sizes. Some are covered with dots, others resemble miniature paintings. “I’ve started with beads with more geometrical designs. Now they tend to be more organic.” Inside her studio, Wank has her back to the door when she sits down at the torch. She switches it on and reaches for one of the hundred-plus coloured glass rods on her worktable. “I’m starting with clay on a steel mandrel,” explains Wank, holding the mandrel in her left and the glass rod with her right hand. The molten glass changes from red to orange, then to yellow-hot. While she slowly rotates
the mandrel to add the glass, she has to gauge the temperature so that the glass reaches the right consistency. Otherwise it will flow out of control and drip. If it gets too hot, Wank moves the bead out of reach to let it cool. Then she returns it to the flame for yet another layer. “When I am creating a scene, I use different colours for layers. I have to build the bead like a cylinder and press it out. That completely changes how it looks,” said Wank. Wank demonstrates this. She heats the glass, then she shapes it with a press, once the glass cools down, she has to repeat the process. When she is building layers, she might add enamels to create watercolour effects, fine silver, gold leaf or copper foil. When a basic bead is completed,
Wank sometimes adds raised ornaments. “I use thin, thin rods of glass and paint flowers and leaves on the outside.” It is a lengthy process. “I work for one to one and a half hours on some beads, layer by layer by layer,” Wank says. “Maybe 10 to 15 per cent of them crack and then I have to start all over.” When finished, the beads are amazing, every one of them a unique work of art. Great Stuff 2011 is billed as a Christmas art and gift sale. The opening reception will be held at the Ferry Building Gallery on November 18, from 4 to 8 p.m. Gallery hours are Tuesday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with extended hours on Fridays until 8 p.m. for late shopping. newsroom@northshoreoutlook.com
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North Shore artisans showcased at One of a Kind Show MARIA SPITALE-LEISK CONTRIBUTOR
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hristmas came early this year for 19 North Shore artisans. In the summer they learned that each of their distinctive wares had been selected for the juried One of a Kind Show. Scheduled for the height of the holiday shopping season, in mid-December at the Vancouver Convention Centre, the show is the creme de la creme of craft fairs. From elegant fascinator hats to frilly boxer shorts to “curry without worry” to decorative water cooler covers - North and West Vancouver’s creative minds will be well represented at this exclusive expo that has sister shows in Toronto and Chicago. “The One of a Kind Show has made a commitment to working with artists, designers and artisans who produce unique and extraordinarily well-crafted items,” the show’s director Ally Day told The Outlook. “Each applicant is handpicked by our selection committee and their recommendation is based on the quality, originality and creativity of the product artists create.” Here’s a taste of just how discerning the judges are. Upon acceptance, part of the One of a Kind show exhibitor contract includes an exclusivity clause. To prevent ubiquity, the featured products will not be found at other consumer shows within a 50 km radius 30 days before and after One of a Kind. North Vancouver’s Gerry-Gail Endean’s retro glam craving is evident in her Creampuff by gg creations – a line of “girlie” boxer shorts. Flirty and practical, Creampuff bloomers are seamless under clothes. “I wanted something cute, comfy and pretty to wear under summer dresses to prevent the dreaded thigh-rub I get with bare legs in the summer,” said Endean, of the inspiration behind Creampuffs. The mid-Lonsdale resident is one of the lucky entre-
One of a Kind artisans Geoffrey Lane Inc. North Vancouver www.geoffreylane.com Handmade in Canada since 1990, Geoffrey Lane candles are long-burning and contain the finest quality food-grade waxes, pure cotton wicks and naturally derived fragrances. Ace Curries To Go North Vancouver www.acecurriestogo.com Vick Bajaj and Jas Deol started their Indian spice business in the back room of Ace Video & Grocery in the Pemberton area of North Van. The premade mixes for favourite Indian meals like butter chicken are MSG, salt and preservative-free.
Billy Would Designs North Vancouver www.billywould.com Brilliant-hued wood cufflinks made from reclaimed skateboards, pierced with a tiny sterling silver rod. North Shore culture is reflected in the innovative and eco-friendly accessories created by Billy Would Designs artist Adea Chung.
Dahlhaus North Vancouver www.dahlhausart.com Painter and ceramic artist Heather BraunDahl hand makes beautiful platters and other ceramics. Each piece is then graced with a floral scene created with the sweep of her paintbrush. They are also microwave, oven and dishwasher safe. Smidgebox Design North Vancouver www.etsy.com/shop/smidgebox Smidgebox is “handmade this and that for
preneurs chosen for the One of a Kind Show. She was over the moon excited when she got the call. “It’s a big deal,” explained Endean. “Being part of One of a Kind is like having a good job on your resume.” The pin-up style, feminine lace detail and images of red roses that grace her undergarment designs evoke a playful sexiness that Endean said men can’t resist. These sexy stocking stuffers are also not at all embarrassing to buy, promises Endean. “Men tell me they think creampuffs are really hot,” she said. “They love the pin-up girl image and the idea of something hidden.” Lil Bandaids bandeaus compliment the 1940s glam look and protect women from becoming overtly flirty by filling in too low or too revealing necklines. LittleMoSo mom and designer Jean Stenhouse is one of a handful of Famous Creampuff clients include North Shore entrepreneurs chosen for the One of a Kind Show. Melanie Talkington, corsetiere to stars Submitted photo such as Dita von Teese. Creampuffs boo fabric, creating clothes for her family and friends, also grace the derrieres of women livlater adding bed and bath sheets. ing around the globe, including Tokyo and Australia. Along the way, Stenhouse has learned that retailers The Creampuff by gg winter collection includes: don’t pay small time artists, which is why she jumps at Naughty Tuxedo, Winter Garden, Black Magic Lace and marketing opportunities like the One of a Kind Show. Spice Mix. Creampuffsbygg.com During last year’s show, she went through 1200 business West Vancouverite Jean Stenhouse started her cards and had quite a bit of repeat business over the year. LittleMoSo bamboo clothing and bedding business two LittleMoSo winter colours include nova red, fungi and years ago. “My oldest daughter had really sensitive skin and I kept eggplant. French terry leggings, girls’ underwear and boys boxers make the perfect stocking stuffers. trying to find underwear that was more comfortable and LittleMoso.com breathable,” she explained, of the genesis of LittleMoSo. She experimented with soft and odour-resistant bam-
the young and the young at heart”: cheerful, cotton tote bags – perfect for school books or gym clothes – and wee chef sets that include a child-size apron embellished with cheeky elephants.
Toodlebunny is an imaginative jewellery collection with feminine yet edgy pieces that suit every woman’s taste. Featuring 14-karat gold fill and sterling silver, the asymmetrical designs embody natural elements of bone, wood, horn and semiprecious stones.
Indigenous Influences North Vancouver www.indigenousinfluences.com When he was two years old, Geoff Ross’ parents adopted his brother who is of Interior Salish descent. Ross is inspired by First Nations art and contemporary design. All of his panel art pieces are hand carved from reclaimed red cedar trees and recycled copper and aluminum.
Lootz Designs North Vancouver www.lootzdesigns.com/index.html Gina Cook has, well, cooked up stylish and eco-sustainable aprons for women, men and kids. Lootz Aprons keep hands, both big and little, clean as you go – a removable Velcro tea towel panel eliminates the need to use paper towels.
Nikki Winterhelt Creations North Vancouver www.nikilites.etsy.com Nikilites are unique night lights handmade from paper embossed with flowers, leaves and decorative images. Great for hallways, bathrooms and kitchens, they make a fabulous hostess or housewarming present.
Noei North Vancouver www.noei.etsy.com Using 100 per cent Japanese cotton fabric, Noei designs include colourful cosmetic or pencil case pouches and totes featuring animated animals, patchwork fabric and even a little mermaid.
HD Art + Apparel North Vancouver www.heiditheartist.ca Notice Me Hats North Vancouver www.noticemehats.com Duchess of Cornwall Kate Middleton helped the fascinator hat make a comeback. Notice Me Hats chief embellishment officer Maegan Warren will often gather materials such as brilliant brooches and mink stoles from the trunks in her nana’s attic to create these vintage-inspired pieces. Po Po’s Ponchos North Vancouver www.poposponchos.com Cozy and stylish Po Po’s Ponchos helps parents get kids out the door in a snap. There is no more struggling with sleeves. Three types of Ponchos are available: the traditional micro fleece, the reversible micro fleece and a new nylon resistant poncho. Practical Design North Vancouver www.practicaldesign.ca From decorative water cooler covers to eye-catching “that’s my bag luggage identifiers”, Practical Design products are a mesh of functionality and big personality. The Heat Guard Cooling Tie is a deceptively fashionable accessory containing polymer crystals that when activated keeps the wearer from becoming overheated.
Toodlebunny North Vancouver www.toodlebunny.com
Heidi Denessen’s art consists of mixed media on panel, fabric and clothing design. Her images are inspired primarily by shapes and patterns found in her home and the natural playground of North Vancouver. Ratatouille Designs West Vancouver www.ratatouilledesigns.com Ratatouille Designs are one-of-a-kind, repurposed vintage French and European linen pillow cases and tea towels – a charming accent to any room in your home. The catalogue is always updated with new items gleaned during trips to Provence, France. Spirit Works Limited West Vancouver www.spiritworkslimited.com Spirit Works bentwood boxes are beautifully adorned, traditional containers used to store precious possessions. Authentically handcrafted by First Nations people, the body of the container is constructed using only a single piece of West Coast Cedar.
The Vinegar Lady West Vancouver www.thevinegarlady.com The Vinegar Lady makes specialty condiments from scratch, namely fruit-infused vinegar, mint sauce, salad dressings, marinades and dipping sauces.
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HOMECOMING HOOPLA - After leading Handsworth secondary to a provincial basketball championship in 2006 (inset), Robert Sacré earned a scholarship to Gonzaga Submitted photos
Handsworth grad Robert Sacré set to play at Rogers Arena Nov. 19 SEAN KOLENKO S TA F F R E P O RT E R
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eading into his final collegiate season with the Gonzaga Bulldogs, former Handsworth secondary basketball star Robert Sacré has a lot on his plate. A perennial West Coast Conference powerhouse, Gonzaga has made it to the NCAA Div. 1 tournament, better known as March Madness for the basketball laymen, for the past 10 years. After the fabled tourney, the 7-foot, 260pound centre will begin fielding his professional basketball opportunities, some of which will be expected to come from the NBA. And he’s just become a father. Last month, Sacré’s first son, his “little monkey” Quinton, was born. But for his much-hyped game against the Hawaii Bulldogs at Rogers Arena this weekend, the first time he’s been back to Vancouver in a year-and-a-half, Sacré’s keeping things pretty simple: hanging out with his family and playing hard. “I’m very excited. When I get back, the first thing I’m going to do is go to my house. I’m not going to think about anything. I want to see family and that’s about it,” said Sacré, reached on the phone in Spokane, Wash. “It’s great to come back because the guys have really been pushing getting ready for this season. We [Gonzaga] have all the tools, let’s
make something work.” Relaxing visit to North Van aside, hard work has been Sacré’s focus this off season. Each morning, after breakfast and letting his pitbulls Jackson and Lou out, Sacré’s in the gym working on his game. After lunch, he’s lifting weights before practice. It’s a busy day, he admits, but it’s all part of the gig. “You have to keep pounding away. It’s about getting in that routine, sticking to what works and learning what doesn’t,” he said. “It pays off.” So far, it appears Sacré’s theory is working. Last season he averaged 22 points and 10 rebounds per game, a significant jump from the 12.5 points and 6.3 rebounds he averaged the season before. And the improvements haven’t gone unnoticed. Currently, Scaré’s projected to go in the late second round of next year’s NBA draft. Teams can’t teach height and a legitimate seven-footer is always desired by NBA squads. Such projections, however, can change throughout the season and can prove to be a distraction if focused on. Sacré is keenly aware of this and instead has chosen to zeroin on this season. Whatever happens after that, he said, will happen. “It’s there, the NBA stuff. It’s in the back of your mind. But the focus is making this team better,” he said. “Let’s make Gonzaga better. If Gonzaga’s successful, then we’ll all be successful.” Sacré and The Gonzaga Bulldogs play the Hawaii Warriors on Nov. 19 at Rogers Arena. Tipoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. skolenko@northshoreoutlook.com twitter.com’seankolenko
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hen you think of Brett Hull, do you think of the St. Louis Blues (for whom he played 11 seasons), the Dallas Stars (three seasons and one Stanley Cup) or the Detroit Red Wings (four seasons and another Stanley Cup)? Well, how about Handsworth, Balmoral, Carson Graham, the North Shore Winter Clubâ&#x20AC;Ś and the Calgary Flames? It was for the Flames he scored his first NHL goal, although who actually passed him the puck to send him on a breakaway remains a bit of a mystery as you will see. Brett was born Aug. 9, 1964 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the son of Chicago Blackhawksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; legend Bobby Hull and Hilton Hotels professional ice-show skater Joanne (McKay) Hull â&#x20AC;&#x201C; while the family was vacationing in Belleville, Ont., where Bobby was also born 25 years earlier. In 1978 Brett moved via Chicago and Winnipeg (where his dad had turned the hockey world upside down by joining the fledgling World Hockey Association as an original Winnipeg Jet by signing a $1,000,000 contract) to North Vancouver with his mom and siblings when his parents separated. They lived on Norwood Avenue below Montroyal Boulevard. Brett attended Handsworth briefly before transferring to Balmoral where he continued for Grade 9 and 10. His head shot and a baby photo appeared in the 1981 yearbook in a section heralding the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s junior high graduates. He moved on to Carson Graham and his photo as a shaggy-haired Grade 11 can be found in the 1982 yearbook between David Howells and Laurie Hullah in the alphabetical list of students and again in the senior football team picture between Robert Hutchison and Mike Nielly. The Eaglesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; grid squad, coached by Earl Henderson, Ray Marshall and Bob Kusch, had a relatively successful 4-3-1 won-lost-tied record that season. It was especially memorable when you consider they downed eventual-league-champion Handsworth 12-7 at Delbrook Park, the only time Carson Graham was able to beat the Royals (in what was eventually to be played annually as the Buchanan Bowl) during a nine-game span between 1978 and 1985 (they met twice in 1983). Though Brett was admittedly on the overweight side and had in fact been dubbed â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Golden Slugâ&#x20AC;? during his Balmoral years in jest of his fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Golden Jetâ&#x20AC;? nickname, he was known for his blistering shot playing floor hockey at school and with North Shore Winter Club hockey teams between 1979 and 1982. Bill Bowles, who coached Hull at the NSWC, told me some years INSTANT ago, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hull was a fun-loving kid, REPLAY a happy little guy. We practiced early Sunday mornings at the old Len Corben lencorben@yahoo.ca Capilano Winter Club. I think it was 7 a.m. More than once, he went partying on Saturday night and just wheeled his car into the parking lot and went to sleep. But he was there at practice. He was always there. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s amazing what he turned into.â&#x20AC;? So, apparently somewhat reluctantly, Brett went off to Penticton with Allie Cook during their Grade 12 year to play for the Penticton Knights of the Tier II Junior â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aâ&#x20AC;? B.C. Hockey League. He tallied an impressive 48 goals (fourth in the league behind Cliff Ronningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 82) and 56 assists in 50 games that 1982-83 season. The following year he racked up an astonishing league-best 105 goals (39 more than the runner-up) and 83 assists (second in the league) in 57 games. The goals and his 188 points are still BCJHL records. That led to the Calgary Flames picking him in the sixth round of the 1984 entry draft and the University of Minnesota at Duluth offering a scholarship. He chose the latter and potted 84 goals there in 90 games over two seasons. At the end of
his second year, he actually played in two NHL playoff games with Calgary to find himself on a short list of players who have played in the Stanley Cup playoffs without having yet played a league game. Now about his first NHL goal and the mystery surrounding it.
HULLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FIRST OF 741 GOALS - Brett Hull (shown during three stages of his life) scored his first NHL goal for Calgary on his way to the Hockey Hall of Fame. Calgary Flames Hockey Club photos / Below: Balmoral Junior Secondary 1981 yearbook photos
After starting the 1986-87 season with the Flamesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; American Hockey League farm club in Moncton, New Brunswick, Hull was brought up to play his first NHL regular-season game in Calgary against Hartford Whalers on Nov. 13, 1986, 25 years ago this week. It turned out to be the game in which he scored his first of 741 NHL goals, third in league history behind Wayne Gretzky and Gordie Howe (and also behind his father and Mark Messier if you include WHA goals). While in Calgary this month, I looked up back issues of the Calgary Herald for the details. The story in the paperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first edition the day after the game was headlined â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hullâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s timing was perfect.â&#x20AC;? In a subsequent edition, it was changed to the more dramatic â&#x20AC;&#x153;Young Hull steals spotlight.â&#x20AC;? The story noted that Hull had difficulty with his stamina, having had a lengthy travel day from Moncton the day before the game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stop him from counting the winner, however, on an unorthodox play begun by Jim Peplinski,â&#x20AC;? it stated regarding Hullâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal at 7:15 of the third period which broke a 3-3 tie and produced a 4-3 Calgary win, its seventh straight. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Peplinski flipped a pass high in the air to Hull, in the clear behind the Whalersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; defence. Hull knocked it down with his glove and snapped a shot past Whalersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; goaltender Steve Weeks for the winner.â&#x20AC;? Back in Vancouver, I checked out the old Vancouver Sun and The Province. The Sunâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Canadian Press story reported that Hull â&#x20AC;&#x153;gloved a high pass from Gary Roberts at the Hartford blueline, broke into the clear and whipped a shot past goaltender Steve Weeks ...â&#x20AC;? The Province story explained, â&#x20AC;&#x153;On the decisive play, Hull snapped a 20-foot shot on a breakaway after taking Paul Reinhartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pass at the blueline â&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;? So was it Peplinski, Roberts or Reinhart who put Hull in the clear? Given the significance of the goal in hockey history, I suspect all three would claim it was indeed their assist that sent Hull on his way to the Hockey Hall of Fame. This is episode 440 from Len Corbenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s treasure chest of stories â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the great events and the quirky â&#x20AC;&#x201C; that bring to life the North Shoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rich sports history.
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B.C. biographies Four new books explore the lives of well-known Vancouverites
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here’s nothing better than a good biography or memoir for inspiration, a window into someone else’s experiences, or just some juicy gossip. Here are a few recent biographies of Vancouverites available at North Vancouver District Public Library.
Onstage Offstage by Michael Bublé This is an intimate portrait, through the photographs of Dean Freeman, and in his own words, of the Canadian singer Michael Bublé. Bublé talks about his British Columbian upbringing, his early nightclub days, the excitements and temptations of fame, and the sometimes gruelling demands of the road. Bublé is a man who takes his music seriously and himself less so, telling his story with refreshing candour and frequent flashes of self-deprecating humour.
Yip Sang: And the First Chinese Canadians by Frances Hern Thirty-six-year-old Yip Sang, a native of Guangdong province
in south-east China, arrived in Vancouver in 1881 after failing to strike it rich in California. Through perseverance, hard work and an eye for opportunity, Yip Sang amassed considerable wealth to pass on to his wives and 23 children when he died in 1927. As the unofficial mayor of Chinatown, Yip Sang was instrumental in helping new Chinese immigrants as they fought to overcome social, economic and politi-
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cal barriers. This fascinating history details the struggles and successes of the first Chinese Canadians.
Mulligan’s Stew: My Life – So Far by Terry David Mulligan In this book the entertainment and pop culture icon, Terry David Mulligan, shares stories of his life in, around and behind the media spotlight. He reminisces about growing up in the North Vancouver neighbourhood known as Skunk Hollow and working as a Mountie in Alberta and his transition to spin-
ning records. He describes hanging with Cheech and Chong at Oil Can Harry’s club in Vancouver in the late ’60s; prepping, as a newbie to television, for an interview with Jimi Hendrix; and shopping on Davie Street with Jim Morrison. He is a man who is followed his passions, and they’ve taken him from the music world to the actor’s studio to the wine industry. He reveals the highlights and the lowlights of his personal and professional journeys in this engaging, chatty memoir.
The Measure of a Man: The Story of A Father, A Son, and A Suit by J. J. Lee Vancouver fashion writer, broadcaster and erstwhile tailor’s apprentice, J.J. Lee, chronicles the evolution of men’s suits; but this is not your average history lesson. Lee, who recently made the short list for the Governor-General’s award for nonfiction, also tells about a son’s quest to understand his father’s life, and their relationship. This is a book that will forever change the way you think about the maxim, “the clothes make the man.” It is a universal story of love and forgiveness, and breaking with the past.
Jacqui Jones-Cox is a librarian at North Vancouver District Public Library’s Lynn Valley Main Library
MEASURING UP - J.J. Lee’s new memoir, The Measure of a Man, chronicles the evolution of men’s suits — and his relationship with his father.
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one night in 1999. Mounties’ jurisdiction and there was no evidence that When RCMP officers interviewed Ellingsen she denied Pickton killed anyone in Vancouver or even planned to seeing anything. kill women while picking them up in Vancouver. But LePard told the inquiry he believed the Mounties “There’s not a shred of evidence that a crime was comwere too quick to believe her rather than the informants, mitted in Vancouver,” he said, noting many women went arguing she had logical motives to lie – notably the steady to the Pickton farm over the years and left unharmed. flow of money she was getting from Pickton. “It’s a mystery why Pickton decided to kill some and He also said Ellingsen, who sometimes brought prostinot others,” LePard said. tutes to the farm, should have been counted as He also testified about the VPD’s decision in a possible accomplice with yet more reason to September of 1998 to abort the planned release lie. of a public warning that a serial killer may Pickton was convicted partly on the strength have been active in the Downtown Eastside. of Ellingsen’s eventual testimony against him. LePard was asked if a turf war within the Much of the RCMP’s involvement in the case force blocked the release of that information came after Pickton tried to murder a prostitute and undermined the work of VPD geographic who escaped from the farm in early 1997 – profiler Kim Rossmo. charges that were dropped in 1998. He responded that VPD Insp. Fred Another error LePard listed was the RCMP’s Biddlecombe rejected Rossmo’s serial killer failure to quickly test the boots and clothing theory because he honestly did not believe it, Doug Lepard seized from him after the bloody 1997 attack for not out of “evil or malevolence.” matches to missing women. But LePard agreed Rossmo’s “unique talents” Those items stayed in an evidence locker until clearly weren’t fully used at the time when they 2004, when tests on them finally found DNA of murder were most needed. victims Cara Ellis and Andrea Borhaven. LePard also argued it’s wrong to assume a news release The RCMP and VPD in 2001 formed a joint task force about a possible serial killer would have changed the to investigate the missing women cases. entrenched risky behaviour of area sex trade workers, Pickton kept killing until his arrest in early 2002, when adding the disappearances had already convinced most of a rookie RCMP officer got a warrant to search for illegal them they were in great danger. guns on the farm and found ID of missing women. No RCMP witnesses have testified yet and LePard has At least a dozen women went missing between 1997 not yet faced cross-examination. and Pickton’s 2002 arrest, including the six women he The inquiry headed by Commissioner Wally Oppal is was convicted of killing. on a one-week break but resumes hearings Nov. 21. The VPD’s earlier role in the missing women investiThe DNA of 33 women was found on the Pickton farm gation came under scrutiny at the start of LePard’s testialthough he was only tried and convicted for killing six. mony. He had claimed to an undercover officer in jail that he LePard told the inquiry the VPD left the pursuit killed 49. of Pickton to the RCMP because the farm was in the newsroom@northshoreoutlook.com
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SERVICE MANAGER - Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta). Opportunity in a perfect family environment. Strong team, competitive wages, benefits, growth potential. Fax resume: 403-854-2845. Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net
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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANS. Salmon Arm GM on Shuswap Lake in beautiful British Columbia requires Full-Time journeyman Automotive Technicians. Email: mikeg@salmonarmgm.com Fax: 250-832-5314.
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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES
2 FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISORS Req’d. F/T, Pmt. Sal: $12.75/hr. Duties: Supervise and co-ordinate activities of staff who prepare and portion food. Establish work schedule. Estimate and order ingredients and supplies. Maintain records of stock, repairs, sales & wastage. Prepare and submit reports. May take customer’s orders and prepare food for customers and also may serve customers at counters. stock refrigerators. May receive payments. FOOD COUNTER ATTENDANT Req’d; Sal $11/hr. F/T, Pmt. Duties; Take customers’ orders. Prepare, heat and finish simple food items. Serve customers at counters. Use manual and electrical appliances to clean, peel, slice and trim food. Portion and wrap foods. Package takeout food and receive payment from customers. Language: English. Contact Maheep Email: jobs.steamrollers@yahoo.ca Fax: (604) 684-2542 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 OSAKA Japanese Rest. (N.Van) F/T Sushi Chef 3-5 yrs exp. Highschool grad. $18.75/H Prepare and cook meals. Fax:604-929-0768
The Operations Manager will share in the responsibility, under the direction of the Board of Directors for the Burnaby 2012 BC Seniors Games Society, in planning for and staging the Burnaby 2012 BC Seniors Games. The Operations Manager will be required to set-up and maintain a functioning Games office and provide support to the Board of Directors and their Volunteer Committee Chairs within 13 functional areas: Administration; Ceremonies; Communications; Food Services; Sponsorship (Friends of the Games); Medical Services; Promotions; Protocol; Registration & Results; Security; Special Events; Sport; Transportation; and Volunteers. The Operations Manager is expected to make an ongoing contribution to achieving the Burnaby 2012 BC Seniors Games goals, objectives and targets. The Operations Manager is expected to assist in the development and implementation of the Burnaby 2012 BC Seniors Games plan. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Set-up and maintain the 2012 BC Seniors Games Office; • Hiring and supervising all paid or unpaid Games staff ; • Assisting volunteers in meeting critical Games related deadlines; • Assisting and monitoring various Games functions, systems and processes; • Work on aspects of the marketing, promotional activities and events leading up to the Games; • Update the Burnaby 2012 BC Seniors Games’ website, and manage other various special projects; • Coordinate budget control based on approved Games budget • Preparation of various reports or attending meetings as required; • Provide administrative support to the Board of Directors; and • Take on other duties as assigned from time to time by the President or Board of Directors of the Burnaby 2012 BC Seniors Games Society. QUALIFICATIONS 1. Post-secondary event management, business or sport administration education or proven equivalent experience; 2. Proven success in the development, planning and execution of sporting events; 3. Experience with multi-sport events and/or experience with BC Games planning; 4. Strong innovative and creative outlook; 5. Strong strategic thinking and enterprise oriented; 6. Excellent team leading ability; 7. Excellent oral and communication skills; 8. Able to make sound decisions and recommendations, meet deadlines, take direction, and attention to detail; 9. Conversant in electronic business technologies; and 10. Should be able to work well independently yet co-operatively with others. REMUNERATION Remuneration is $3,600 per month plus 10% of salary in lieu of benefits. Qualified applicants should send a resume and covering letter to info@2012bcseniorsgames.org. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Burnaby 2012 BC Seniors Games c/o Tourism Burnaby #309 – 4603 Kingsway Burnaby, BC V5H 4M4 info@2012bcseniorsgames.org
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RAS Restaurants LTD. dba Boston Pizza (North Vancouver) HIRING for Dishwashers & Kitchen Helpers (Wage: $10.31/hr. 40 hours/week + benefits). Apply by Fax: 604-984-0455
KITCHEN HELPERS / DISHWASHERS RAS RESTAURANTS LTD. dba BOSTON PIZZA is hiring for their location in North Vancouver; Kitchen Helpers ($ 10.31/hr) & Dishwashers ($10.31/hr); work 40hrs/week. Apply by fax: (604) 984-0455.
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Journeyman or 3rd/4th Year
Prince Rupert Top Wages Paid
View Details at: www.rainbowchrysler.ca Call: Brian Musgrave 1.877.624.8207 or e-mail: bmusgrave@ rainbowchrysler.ca
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For yacht repairs - Perm, F/T (1 vacancy) with at least 5 years of experience in the following: high-end joinerwork with exotic woods, including steam-bending, bent laminations, and vacuumveneering; marine plumbing; installation of all types of marine electronics; all aspects of fiberglass repairs; spray finishing (gel coat, epoxies, urethanes); and general mechanical work. TIG welding on SS & Al and CADD experience also assets. Written and hands-on tests may be required. $23.55 per hr, CPP. Email: daniventerprises@ hotmail.ca
Technician Journeyman or Apprentice We require a resume w/ references. Our busy, modern well equipped shop is located at Springman’s 19550 Langley By-pass. Salary Negotiable, includes Benefit Package. Apply in person or fax 604.530.2865 or E-mail: dspringman @springmans.com
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Advertising Sales Consultant The Award-Winning Outlook newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time sales person. The successful candidate must have the ability to build relationships with clients and offer superior customer service. The winning candidate will be a team player and will be called upon to grow an existing account list with an aggressive cold calling mandate. The ability to work in an extremely fast-paced environment with a positive attitude is a must. The candidate will have two years of sales experience, preferably in the advertising industry. The position offers a great work environment with a competitive salary, commission plan and strong benefits package. The Outlook is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest independent print media company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers across Canada and the United States. Please submit your resume with cover letter by Wednesday, November 30, 2011. To: Publisher, The Outlook publisher@northshoreoutlook.com fax: 604 903-1001 #104 – 980 West 1st Street North Vancouver, BC V7P 3N4
Can solve all problems of life specializing in love, health, business, marriage, reunites loved ones. Call today for a better tomorrow. 45 yrs. of experience
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
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For more information: Contact Robert Skinner: 604-857-1211 x109 robert@cap-it.com or visit www.cap-it.com Leer Truck Caps • Thule Bike Racks Hitches • Tires & Wheels • Off Road, Tool Boxes and more. 20,000 Part #’s for Trucks, SUV’s & Autos
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Commercial W Residential Demolition W Renovation Drainage W Landscape Driveways W Clearing Small haul FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS VISION EXOTIK FLOORING INC. Hardwood Floor Specialist •Installation•Sanding•Refinishing Express your unique & individual style with a custom stain. Dust free sanding. 778-995-Wood (9663). View our picture gallery at www.visionexotik.com
GARDENING
WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $180 or Well Rotted 10 yds - $200. 604-856-8877
MISC. FOR SALE
566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS PEARL DRUM SET, $1200, receipts for $1000 in upgrades, located in Hope. Call 1 (604)869-7329
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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 INT/EXT Painting. Prices you can rely on. Ref’s. 30 Years exp. Keith 604-433-2279 or 604-777-1223.
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ALLAN Const. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. 604-618-2304; 820-2187.
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10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS AT NORTHWEST ROOFING Re-roofing, Repair & New Roof Specialists. Work Guar. WCB.10% Senior’s. Disc. Jag 778-892-1530 GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters. $80. 604-240-5362
CARS - DOMESTIC
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 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. 2007 CHRYSLER 300: $11,900 with 55,000 km in excellent condition, 604-574-9249
ACREAGE
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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. $6600 firm. 604-538-9257.
HOMES WANTED
2007 Honda Civic DXG 5 sp, 2 dr., grey, 130K, p/w, p/l, a/c, am/fm/cd, no acc. $9,500 604793-3819
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2011 NISSAN VERSA 4dr auto black loaded, 14,000kms. Asking $11,900 obo. 778-895-7570
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SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240
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1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. We move - We ship - We recycle. Senior- Student Discount. 604-721-4555.
#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
FURNITURE
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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.
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2 P/B MALE Yorkies, vet ✓ 1st shots, 11 weeks old, $900. 604820-7053. BORDER Collie/Springer Spaniel X. Vet checked, dewormed, first shots. $300. Call 604-746-6728 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 CHOCOLATE LAB puppies, dew claws removed, vet ✔, dewormed, 9 weeks. $650. (604)850-0573 CKC REG BLOOD HOUND pups, 1 male, 8 fem. Liver & tan, ready to go end of Nov. (604)574-5788 FRENCH BULLDOG PUPPIES!! maandpawfrenchbulldogs.com 604309-5333 char04@shaw.ca GERMAN SHEPHERD Pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines. 604-856-8161. LABRADOODLE PUPPIES Family Based Hobby Breeder. $750 604-595-5840. Avail Nov 20th. redbarnlabradoodles.blogspot.com MALTESE pups, 2 males, 1st shots, vet ✔, dewormed. Family raised. 604-464-5077. 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
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KICK BACK & RELAX IN SOUTH SURREY Short term - Weekly - Monthly accommodation. Seeking professional visitors to rent throughout the year. Deluxe, fully furnished & equipped 2 bdrm. + rec. rm. + 2 bath T/House. Crown Mouldings, H/W laminate flooring and slate. Gas F/P, Alarm, Netflix, Cable & WiFi. 1 car garage parking. No Smoking inside, covered patio & outdoor seating. Amenities rm. incls. full gym, outdoor hot tub & pool. $2600/Mo.
Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022
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 #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
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AUTO FINANCING
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
TRUCKS & VANS
2005 MONTANA SV6, loaded, Onstar, 7 pass., new front rotors & brakes. Mint. $6400. 604-812-1278 2008 FORD F350 4x4 diesel, loaded, super cab, 75,000kms, Asking $25,900. 778-895-7570
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