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West Vancouver Shoreline Preservation Society president Ray Richards looks over the work the society helped complete at Lawson Creek. The group is currently conducting a Surf Smelt Spawning Research Project along Ambleside’s shoreline. Rob Newell photo No bunnies allowed West Vancouver council voted to ban the sale of rabbits in pet stores. According to a district report, only one retail outlet sells pet rabbits in the municipality. The district is following the lead of Richmond, Kelowna, Victoria and its neighbouring North Shore municipalities. The SPCA is concerned about the sale of the fluffy creatures as many of them end up on their door step, the report continued.
cost taxpayers anything, Richards adds. The society plans to pay the bill with donations, while keeping cost down through in-kind work. With the reef essentially being gifted to the district, all the municipalhey have the money and the rocks, but the West Vancouver ity needs to do is complete the required documentation, he says. Shoreline Preservation Society is still waiting on “We are just saying this work is beneficial. It looks to district paperwork to create a protective reef off us like a real win, win position,” Richards says. the municipality’s shoreline. “It looks to us like Unfortunately it is not that simple, countered Stephen Since 2006, the district and society have created small the district’s manager of sustainability and envia real win, win Jenkins, boulder reefs in Ambleside’s inter-tidal zone. The aim of ronment. The project could require new Department these formations is to encourage a healthy marine enviFisheries approvals and possibly an environmental position.” of ronment — allowing the cultivation of kelp beds — and assessment under the Canada Environment Act, he says. limit wave damage on the sea walk. Ray Richards “There are costs involved and they can be substantial,” Based on the success of the pilot projects, the society WVSPS president Jenkins says. wants to create a large rock reef off Navvy Jack Point, Currently the district is combing through results of president Ray Richards says. the smaller pilot projects. Jenkins hopes to add to those The sub-tidal reef would help retain beaches, while rock crops, a move that may not require new permits, he expanding the kelp forest, West Van coastal engineer says. Adrian Rowland says. It is an attempt to restore shore“We are intelligently tinkering. The larger the project we build, the line habitat by letting nature do most of the heavy lifting, he explains. larger the impact,” Jenkins says, noting if the outcome was negative, the “[It’s a proposal] were you spend a dollar and get $10 of output,” district could be stuck with the task of hauling rocks back out of the Rowland says. water. The project comes with a multimillion-dollar price tag, but it won’t raldous@northshoreoutlook.com
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Laurie Bean, emergency social services director at the North Shore Emergency Management Office, has made a career of helping others prepare for — and cope with — tragedy and devastation. Bean was recently given a lifetime achievement award for her efforts.
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“Incredibly dedicated.” As with most people involved in emergency services, it is more than simply a job, Bean says. She loves the people she works with and the logistical puzzles that arise with the profession. But even with the support of co-workers, it is not always an easy career. Bean vividly recalls a search and rescue effort for a lost hiker. She was up on Mount Seymour providing meals and arranging lodging for search party members. During the week-long event, Bean got to know the missing man’s family. “In the end they didn’t find him [alive],” she recalls. “I remember driving down the hill just about in tears.” The North Shore has been fortunate not to have had any major disasters, Bean says. Other than the 2005 landslide that took place in North Vancouver and the December wind storm a year later that led to the evacuation of West Vancouver’s Seascapes subdivision, the North Shore emergency centre mainly deals with accommodating people affected by house and apartment fires, she says. “An earthquake is one we spend time preparing for,” Bean says. “If you are ready for an earthquake, then you are ready for anything.” Regional and provincial ESS groups are working more closely together than ever before, says Bean. It is an exciting time to be in emergency services. “It is a pretty cool group of people,” she says. raldous@northshoreoutlook.com
Get Prepared The North Shore Emergency Management Office is holding two emergency preparedness courses in the New Year. On Feb. 1, 2011, “Emergency Preparedness and You” will takes place at the office at 147 East 14th St. on the second floor at 7 p.m. On Feb. 8, the centre is hosting “Disaster Response and You.” The two-hour course takes place at the same location. To register for either or both classes visit www.nsemo.org or call 604983-7440.
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The Dundarave Nativity is again on display at Dundarave Beach in West Vancouver. Be sure to look for a new character in this year’s scene: King Melchior. Master carver Bill Seminoff spent nearly 700 hours carving the new statue from a piece of salvaged old-growth red cedar. Rob Newell photo
— LET TERS TO THE EDITOR — District ‘spending too much of our money’ Editor, Debate over the District of West Vancouver’s proposed operating budget for 2011 is heatingup. The Interested Tax-payers’ Action Committee (ITAC) welcomes such a turn of events and hopes that this is the beginning of a conversation that will continue through to next November’s civic elections. District staff are seeking a budget that, based on projected third quarter actuals, will result in a 5.9 per cent increase in operating expenditures over 2010 and a property tax increase of 2.35 per cent. This is on top of an increase in utility rates for 2011 of over 8 per cent. ITAC is pushing for a zero per cent property tax increase, something that the West Vancouver council, to their credit – alone among Metro Vancouver municipalities – achieved last year. To accomplish this objective for 2011, a mere 2 per cent has to be removed from the proposed operating budget of over $64.7 million. Canadian taxpayers, no matter where they live, cannot afford more government spending. According to a
recent study released by the Certified General Accountants Association of Canada (as reported in Maclean’s), magazine as at December, 2009: ■ household debt in this country reached $1.41 trillion, about 2.5 times the 1989 amount; and ■ the personal debt-to-income ratio in this country reached a record high of 144.4 per cent. Across our country, regardless of income or wealth, people are feeling financial pressure, and uncertainty as to their economic future, that is unprecedented for many generations. Those of us fortunate enough to live in West Vancouver are not immune. In particular, we’re facing a significant challenge to our community’s ability to maintain desired levels of municipal services, repair or replace our district’s aging physical infrastructure and, at the same time, keep the financial burden on local business and residential taxpayers from becoming too onerous. This is, to say the least, a daunting task. Plain and simple, the district’s council is spending too much of our money. Over the past six years, 2004 to 2010, the number of district employees increased significantly, with so-called “fulltime equivalent” positions growing from 640 to 740, or by 15.6
per cent. Over the last five years, 2004 to 2009, spending by our district’s ten operational divisions increased by an astounding 46.5 per cent, for an average of 9.3 per cent per year. In recent years, over 80 per cent of our local tax-dollars have gone to employee remuneration in one form or another. Over the years 2004 to 2009, 15 senior managers received increases in remuneration of, on average, 38.5 per cent, or 7.7 per cent per year. As of 2009, we had 65 district employees receiving more than $100,000 annually. This is as unacceptable as it is unsustainable. It is past time for our elected representatives to put a stop to the seemingly endless demands from the district’s bureaucracy for more of our money. As the recently-elected mayor of Toronto put it in his campaign literature “It’s time to end the gravy-train!”
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Peak performance Re: $100,500 Man, North Vancouver Outlook, Nov. 25
Editor, Thanks for the great article. You really captured the excitement of that crazy night at the Commodore. We are proud of Kyprios and his journey to the top of the Peak. Along with Said the Whale and Vince Vaccaro, we are humbled by the talent that BC has to offer. All the best.
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B Executive director of NSSRC, Liina MacPherson, and Gordon Brown, president of the NSSRC board, are all “Bonded” up for the night in their gala glam best. C Wine Umbrella’s Mireille Sauve, CAT’S seen here with guest Steve EYE Bakanuk, is happy to donate the wine for the evening. Cat Barr D Dan and Giselle Kennedy cbarr@westvancouver.com try their hand at a little fun blackjack. Dan is also the president of the provincial stroke recovery association board. E Ocean Club staffers Paul Blackwell, left, Pamela Houlihan and Adam Mills keep guests happy with great food and libations throughout the night. FSue Chalmer is thankful to the organization for all their help in her fight against Lupus. G A big thank you to platinum sponsors Tom and Carol Land of Eco Waste for all their support on this event and more.
CAT CALLS To send event information to Cat visit her website www.catherinebarr.com or fax 604-903-1001. Follow Cat on Twitter: @catherinebarr
Philosophers’ Cafe Discuss the burning issues of the day in a comfortable setting at the SFU Philosopher’s Café Series, moderated by Capilano University’s Mark Battersby, PhD. No formal training required to participate; only real life experience desired. Come to Lynn Valley Main Library, at 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., at 1 p.m. to discuss the environment. Registration not required. Admission $5. For more information call 604-990-5800 ext. 8107.
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Winter Gift Gallery It’s that time of year again ... The Seymour Art Gallery has assembled a wonderful group of artists to help inspire your holiday shopping. Buy from local artists and help support the arts in your community. The show runs until Jan. 9, 2011. The gallery, located at 4369 Gallant Ave., is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information visit www. seymourartgallery. com or call 604-9241378.
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More gift ideas Check out the Ferry Building Gallery’s Great Stuff – Christmas Gift and Art Sale. Until Dec. 19, the gallery is full of art and gift ideas for the holidays. The gallery, located at 1414 Argyle Ave., is open Tuesdays to Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call 604-9257290 or visit www. ferrybuildinggallery. com.
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“Guard Dog with Heart” This children’s musical marionette show is about the continuing adventures of MAX the Guard Dog. The show takes place at the Silk Purse today (Dec. 11) at 10:30 a.m. It is presented by the Elwoodettes Marionettes and rumors have it that Santa Claus will visit. Reservations are required. For tickets and information call 604-925-7292.
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A Rock ‘n’ Roll Christmas Elvis is in the theatre. Come to West Van’s Kay Meek Centre tonight (Dec. 10) to see some musical greats. On stage, Zachary Stevenson will be playing Buddy Holly along with Larry Branson as Roy Orbison, Kenny Wayne as Fats Domino and Ben Klein as Elvis Presley in a special Rock ‘n’ Roll Christmas concert. The show starts at 8 p.m. for more information visit www.kaymeekcentre. com or call 604-9133634.
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“Noelle, with revive!” Jazz pianist Peter Van der Horst and the 15-voice choral group reVive, perform in the Silk Purse’s annual Christmas fundraiser. Enjoy some great music while supporting the music programming at the West Vancouver Art’s Council’s Silk Purse. The event will be held tonight (Dec. 9) at the Silk Purse, at 1570 Argyle Ave., at 7:30 p.m. If you miss tonight’s show, catch it St. Stephen’s Church on Sunday (Dec. 12) at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $15. For more information call 604-925-7292.
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oughly 170,000 people separated from downtown by 2.5 km of water. Only two bridges, seven total lanes — two of which that never seem to go your way — to get you to Vancouver. It’s only 3 p.m. and traffic’s already slowed to a crawl. Stop and go. Stop. And. Go. “Is that bus trying to squeeze in there?” you ask yourself in disbelief. “Is he really going for — yep, yep he is going for it. Thanks for the signal, buddy. Surely it’s my turn to go now. Ah, hell, I’m late anyway.” Community hurdles “We’ve seen a significant change in transportation trends and patterns over the past 10 years,” says District of North Vancouver Mayor Richard Walton. “We’re seeing more cars on the road during the day, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., with kids being driven to school.” The challenge facing Walton and the district is how to change that automobile-focused mindset. Added density, he says, is one way of increasing transit ridership, but without noticeable changes to congestion levels, residents are reluctant to take on any population growth. The livability of the district is always a concern for council, Walton says. So far, Lynn Valley has been one site discussed for added density, along with the alreadyapproved 690-unit Seylynn project at the foot of the Trans-Canada Highway. Both areas could prove to be what Walton calls “transit modules” for the district — zones where transit and density are paired for efficient use like the Central and Lower Lonsdale areas. But if density is not something the district chooses to embrace, even in a staggered approach, then an aging population, adds Walton, will inevitably increase the amount of driving. So far, residents have been clear they want to maintain single-family communities. Road upgrades, he says, are projects the district has worked closely with the Ministry of Transportation on and will cut down traffic congestion. The interchange near the Holiday Inn and Capilano University, for example, is a stretch of road the district hopes to improve, as well as the busy Trans-Canada exits at Lynn Valley Road and Mountain Highway. “Congestion at the bridgehead is trouble for Seymour people,” added Walton. “A major design flaw on the highway is there is no east-west connector road, but the Seymour area is obviously inhabited. A upgrade to that issue would go a long way to helping traffic.” West Van “I believe the role of the North Shore is to be that wild area of the region,” says District of West Vancouver Mayor Pamela Goldsmith-Jones. “Those North Shore mountains are what attracts peo-
ple to the community.” Much like their counterparts east of the Capilano River, most communities in West Vancouver feature single-family, detached homes. Residents have made no secret that they wish to retain the character of their neighbourhoods, but West Van has taken steps to add density in the municipality. Council has changed its secondary suite bylaw — testing out infill housing in a handful of areas — and has OK’d new condos being built by upscale builders British Pacific Properties. While these options do not represent wholesale changes to the demographic and transportation needs of the West Van populace, they may provide fodder for more community shuttle service — an option West Vancouver has been working diligently to improve. The Spuraway and Caulfield routes, the latter of which runs all the way to Lions Bay, have all had improvements to community shuttle services. Fulton Avenue has also seen the launch of such an amenity. “We could never justify big buses to these neighbourhoods,” says Goldsmith-Jones. “But these work. They’re great for teens and seniors and we’re looking at adding more in the future.” The largest public transit project in the district is the construction of the bus-first lane at Marine Drive and Taylor Way. Once completed, buses will be the first through the busy intersection, improving travel times to North Van and Lonsdale Quay. According to West Van’s strategic transportation plan, completed in March 2010, the most important traveller in West Van is not transit rider or the motorist, but the pedestrian. Goldsmith-Jones says the district is also working to orient neighbourhoods to walking instead of driving. For instance, a new sidewalk on the west side of 15th Street is complete, with plans to re-do the walkways the whole length of the road in 2011. New sidewalks on 21st Street and 11th Street heading west to 13th Street have also been completed. The city Of all North Shore municipalities, the City of North Vancouver has experienced the most densification, primarily along Lonsdale Avenue. City council has focused the added population growth to the area, in part, so residents can access transit — Lonsdale Avenue hosts the greatest number of, and most frequent, bus trips in the city — and cut down on the number of vehicles on the road. Nearly 20 per cent of city residents still live on 80 per cent of the land, but because of the formation of Lonsdale Avenue as a city and, arguably, district centre, the regularity of different housing options has resulted in less resistance to densification from residents. Increased numbers of bicycle lanes, says City of North Vancouver Mayor Darrell Mussatto, will be a pri-
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ority in the coming years. As Marine Drive develops, Mussatto says bike lanes between Bewicke and Mackay avenues could be installed. Forbes Avenue has also been earmarked as a potential suitor for a bike lane. City engineering staff has begun work on a new bicycle master plan, due for completion in 2011. The new plan, done in conjunction with the Joint Bicycle Advisory Committee, will feature new, more detailed cycling maps with information for inexperienced cyclists on the grade and difficulty of various routes. Mussatto also says the city promoting what he called “end of trip facilities.” Such cycling infrastructure could mean showers at one’s place of work — city hall installed showers when Mussatto became mayor — or storage lockers for cycling gear. Mussatto says these details are options the city could enact through bylaw enforcement in the future. SeaBus Arguably the centrepiece of North Vancouver city transit is the SeaBus. According to TransLink statistics, a fully-loaded SeaBus — 395 people — is the equivalent of 246 cars off the road, based on an average of 1.6 passengers per car trip. For 2009, using that same passenger average, the SeaBus eliminated 3.6 million vehicle trips. But for Mussatto, the current levels of service aren’t enough. More bus routes, even along the bus-populated Lonsdale Avenue, and more frequent SeaBus sailings are needed to serve residents. Mussatto says he would like to see the SeaBus running every 10 minutes during peak times and every 15 minutes during off-peak periods. “We’ve lost the transit momentum we had during the Olympics. People were leaving their cars for Transit and it worked,” says Mussatto. “We don’t need more improvements to the Second Narrows or the Lions Gate [bridges], we need more transit on the North Shore. People see those kind of investments and it gets people out of their car.” TransLink In comparison to other areas in the Lower Mainland, the North Shore represents the slowestgrowing population in the region. That low growth-rate affects the amount of service the area sees, but according to Drew Snider, TransLink’s public information officer, the transit operator is in the beginning stages of a service study that will determine upgrades to transit service and infrastructure. Renovations to the bus loop at Lonsdale Quay and Phibbs Exchange have been outlined in early discussions between TransLink and major stakeholders on the North Shore, like ICBC and destinations spots like Grouse Mountain. Public consultations, says Andrew Brooke, seniors stakeholder relations officer at TransLink, will begin in the new year. The Evergreen Line — a planned new SkyTrain service that connects Vancouver via Port Moody and Burnaby — may even help North Shore transit, says Snider. Less busses, he says, will be needed to connect those areas and could result in more buses coming to this side of the bridges. “These things don’t work in a vacuum. Regional and municipal transit schemes all work together. Most transit trips on the North Shore don’t cross the bridge, so more buses will help with that,” says Snider. “And, the Canada Line is a really quick trip to the airport. There’s a connect there as well, even though the Canada Line may not be immediately aligned with the North Shore.” Funding for the new Evergreen Line, however, has been questioned by North Shore mayors. Typically, upgrades to service or new transit construction has been paid for by upping the property taxes of Lower Mainland residents — increases of between $43.20 and $59.50 per $100,000 of assessed value in this case — although mayors do not have a say in whether or not that happens. That increase, says Mayor Walton, hits North and West Van the hardest due to the values of homes in the area. He admits that municipalities south of the Fraser River have enjoyed less-than-stellar service for years and would argue that they have been funding service for other areas, but he believes the time has come for a new funding scheme altogether. “What is their beyond property tax?” he asks. “There’s ultimately going to be taxation somewhere to pay for this. There is a grab bag of funding options. There is the unpopular vehicle levy tax, or demand management options like gasoline or carbon taxes to get people out of their cars.” So, in the end, is it a financial penalty that will finally get people out from behind the wheel, while paying for more buses? Is hitting residents in the pocketbook the strongest force in untangling that seemingly endless line of cars? For Walton, the answer comes back to building. How you build a community, he says, speaks to your gridlock issues. And that’s infrastructure, bike lanes, pedestrian walkways and public transit. “We’re a car-centric community, always will be,” he says. “These are challenging issues for sure.” skolenko@northshoreoutlook.com Twitter.com/SeanKolenko -with files from Daniel Pi
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or the third straight year, the Handsworth Royals senior girls’ volleyball team has been crowned the best in B.C. On Saturday (Dec. 4) the top-ranked squad beat their No. 2-ranked rivals from Riverside secondary in a best-of-five showdown at the provincial championships in Nanaimo. Handsworth head coach Tom Oxland said he was thrilled to see the girls reclaim the title to complete a “three-peat.” “Its such a great feeling to see these girls win and succeed,” said Oxland. “This is a group that doesn’t have any egos. It’s a true team effort.” Handsworth went into the tournament having suffered only two losses all season — one at a match at UBC in September and the other in Edmonton in October. On Thursday (Nov. 2) the team handily won all its matches, landing them a spot in the playoffs the next day. After beating North Peace secondary in the first-round, the Royals faced their first test of the tournament when they played the host team, Dover Bay secondary, in a quarter-final match. “[Dover Bay] is a very athletic team, and they
(Above) Best in B.C.: The 2010 Royals senior volleyball team. Rob Newell photo
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t wasn’t the fairy-tale ending they were hoping for. But, despite losing a hard-fought championship game on Saturday, Handsworth football coach Jay Prepchuk says his senior boys squad should be proud of the valiant effort they put forward in a crucial match. “I was proud of our guys for putting up such a fight,” Prepchuk told The Outlook after the disappointing loss to Nanaimo’s John Barsby Bulldogs at Empire Field. “We ran into a tough, physical, well-prepared team. On that given night it would have been very, very tough to beat them.” Prepchuk said the final whistle was also emotional because it marked the end of an era. In total, 11 players from the team will graduate this year — most of whom have played all five years of high school. “It’s hard to say enough about this group. You
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work with them almost every day with them, so it’s tough to see them go,” Prepchuk said. “I hope they take the hard work and dedication they’ve learned on the field and apply it to other areas of their lives. If they do that, the scoreboard of life will take care of itself.” Wide receiver Kyle Kawamoto said he was upset his football career at Handsworth had come to an end, though he hopes to play at SFU next fall. “I love these guys,” he said about his teammates, who he’s grown inseparable with over the past five years. Lineman Shimmon Stein said team trips to places like California have led to a tight bond between the guys. “I think football has taught us how to work well with others, and that hard work does pay off,” Stein said. “Football is such a team sport,” added defensive end Taylor Gambrel. “You can have six provincial all-stars, but if you don’t work together as a team, it doesn’t mean anything.” Niall Beaton said he was also sad to play his last game in a Royals uniform, but said he’ll leave
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Best thing about volleyball? “Honestly, it’s that feeling of euphoria together in the middle [of the court] after somebody makes a great play. I love celebrating and saying, ‘I can’t believe she got that.’”
Favourite subject? “English. I love writing and I like writing that conveys your opinion. I’d like to take English Lit or Creative Writing at Dalhousie [in Halifax] or a university in Ontario.” Favourite saying? “‘Don’t be satisfied.’ Last year our coach [Tom Oxland] said it a lot. It means if you make a pass that’s good but not great, you want to make it even better.” Favourite book? “Am I allowed to say Harry Potter? I’ve read them all. I also like The Road by Cormac McCarthy about a man and son walking through wasteland. The bond between them is really deep.” Favourite pizza? “Mushrooms. Salami. Thin crust. Minimal sauce.”
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eorge Chenier must have been a gentleman. He had to be or he wouldn’t have been allowed to frequent the exclusive North Vancouver Club located upstairs at 55 ½ West Esplanade which Tat Larson managed for 45 years from 1927-72. Of course the fact Chenier was a superb snooker and billiards player – the best in all of Canada for a number of years in the 1940s and ’50s – helped as well. You see, Larson knew his way around a pool table too. And the two games of snooker Chenier and Larson played on the number-one table at the Club on Dec. 13, 1945 – exactly 65 years ago next Monday – just may be the most memorable of any played through all the years of the nowlong-gone establishment that opened way back in 1910. But we’ll get to those games shortly. First some background on the Club and its larger-than-life TAKING THEIR manager. CUE FROM THE The North Vancouver Club was an attempt PHOTOGRAPHER to duplicate for the North Shore what the Snooker players (l-r) posh Vancouver Club (originated in 1889) and Norm Beaton, Tommy Terminal City Club (opened in 1892) were doing Beckett, George in the downtown business district on the other Chenier, Bill Marley side of the Inlet. and Tat Larson along There aren’t too many today who know much with (standing) Master about the history of the North Vancouver Club of Ceremonies Maxie even though it didn’t close until 1972. Lamusse and Referee That is except Joffre Brondgeest who is 95 and Tommy Boswell get ready still has a memory better than any elephant. for action in 1945 at the Brondgeest was a barber at the Club Barber North Vancouver Club located in the upstairs of the building (pictured Shop just up the street at 129 Lonsdale begintoday) on the northwest corner of Lonsdale and Esplanade. ning in 1933 and he knew everybody that was Players: Pete Larson collection / Building: Len Corben photo anybody in Lower Lonsdale. (“I gave Tat Larson his last haircut before he died [on Feb. 5, 1994, at age 96],” notes Brondgeest.) So who was Rudolf Axel The building still stands on the northwest corFerdinand Larson? ner of Lonsdale and Esplanade with its old upstairs He was “Skinny” to those who entrance (see arrow) at the north end on Lonsdale. INSTANT knew him when he was a young The upstairs is apparently an apartment now. REPLAY man and built like a drainpipe. However, thanks to Brondgeest and Pete Larson, During the 1920s, he was a fine Len Corben we can take a trip up those stairs. Come along as righthanded pitcher with Arnold lencorben@yahoo.ca Pete describes it. & Quigley and other teams in the “Straight ahead at the top of the stairs on the right, Vancouver senior amateur league. there was the men’s washroom, a closet for cleaning By the 1930s he’d put on so much supplies, the ladies’ washroom and the ladies’ room at weight that you’d have thought the the end,” explains Pete as he sketches the layout on a nickname was in jest of his portliness. notepad. “The ladies’ room was there for men and their guests While he was “Skinny” to his ballplayer friends, he was but my Dad didn’t want ladies at a gentlemen’s club. So the “Tat” to most people, a name no one seems to know the rearoom was small and bare. son for, not even his now-long-deceased wife Una or their “At the top of the stairs on the left was a small office with a sons – Pete who still lives in North Van and Bob now in couple of filing cabinets. You walked past that and turned left Victoria. into the room that had the number-one and number-two pool “Tat Larson made a fortunate during the War because it tables. They were at either end of the room with a wood or [the NV Club] was right across from the shipyards,” says gas stove in the centre. Brondgeest. “Larson was well-liked and he ran a real tight “The entrance to the bar was through an archway [on the ship. If you didn’t behave or if you weren’t a gentleman, he’d west side of the pool room]. Beyond the bar in the back was kick you out. You didn’t over drink. I remember half a dozen a storage room, a poker room which – along with the pool guys who came into the barbershop unhappy. They said Tat tables – was very popular, and a banquet room with the numLarson had kicked them out. Curry Kidd was one. He told ber-three pool table. It was said they were the best-maintained him to sober up and he could come back in a week. If Tat tables in B.C. but the number-one table was the very best.” liked you, you could come back. But some were out for good. So as people arrived to witness Chenier’s masterful touch, Old man [Fred] Carr and old man Snell, they were snooker a photographer snapped a picture (above) of Chenier posing players and they were gentlemen.” with his opponents. When play began, the place was packed Likewise “Gentleman George” Chenier, now in Canada’s with onlookers standing three or four deep behind those seatSports Hall of Fame, who was then Canadian snooker chamed. pion and on his way to becoming North American title holder Chenier had no trouble toying with Beaton 94-23, Marley from 1947 until his death in 1970. 83-24 and Beckett 97-20. “Chenier would go on tour,” recalls Pete, the elder of Tat’s “But in meeting Tat Larson, boss of North Shore billiards sons who was named after Tat’s father, Peter Larson, the and snooker players,” reported The North Shore Press on its esteemed North Shore pioneer who owned the Hotel North page-one story this next day, “[Chenier] really bumped into Vancouver along West Esplanade and the Canyon View Hotel the tough assignment of the night. near the present Cleveland Dam during the early 1900s. “In a two-match affair, Chenier nosed out Larson 55-49 in “When Chenier toured, he gave most of the guys he played the first game and 55-54 in the second. Larson was on his 30 or 40 points,” says Pete. “But he wouldn’t give my Dad game and made the going tough all the way for the champ.” points. My Dad was a good snooker player. His position was No doubt they shook hands after it was over. After all – absolutely phenomenal because of his control of the cue ball. competitive as they were – they were gentlemen too. He grew up in the Hotel [North Vancouver]. That was his home. That’s where he learned to play at a very young age. ” This is episode 403 from Len Corben’s treasure chest of stoSo when Chenier was scheduled for exhibition matches ries – the great events and the quirky – that bring to life the at the North Vancouver Club that December evening in North Shore’s rich sports history. 1945 against Norm Beaton, Bill Marley, Tommy Beckett and Larson, it was written up on the front page of The North Shore Press.
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Until Dec 19th, spend $150 or more and get a complimentary mistletoes foot facial ($35).
Read every edition at your leisure ~ at home or away.
Keeping you connected to your community.
FREE PANDORA JEWELLERY BOX with purchase of $150 or more. *limited supplies
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WORLD'S BEST FACIALS
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Watches Movado, ESQ, Citizen, Seiko, Bulova
We specialize in
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Come and talk to us about Lynn Valley Centre creating that Lynn Valley Rd. & Mountain Hwy. special piece for you. 604.988.8258
May your Christmas be bright and merry.
$5off
And to all of our clients, we thank you for your suport
on favourite traditions RECORDABLE STORYBOOKS * See details in store. ONLY AT YOUR HALLMARK GOLD CROWN STORE
112-1199 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver
CARDS • SOUND CARDS • MOTION CARDS • AND MORE
Hallmark Gold Crown Store
604.988.2352
Lynn Valley Centre • 604.987.9702
JEWELLERS
• ENGAGEMENT & PROMISE RINGS • DIAMOND EARRINGS • GOLD NECKLACES • WEDDING BANDS • WATCHES • JEWELLERY REPAIR • INSURANCE CLAIMS
VISIT with SANTA Monday to Friday 11am - 1pm, 2 - 5pm, 6 - 8pm Saturdays 11am - 1pm, 2 - 4pm Sundays 12:30pm - 3:30pm
For unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given... and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
WESTLYNN OPTICAL
Enjoy a
Mama Burger
ISAIAH 9:6
regular fries and a regular
Wishing you love ever constant... all things Jesus Christ came for.
A&W Root Beer for only
4.39*
$
Lynn Valley Centre, 1199 Lynn Valley Road 604.981.9611 • www.blackbondbooks.com
*Offer is valid only at A&W Restaurant Lynn Valley Centre until January 16, 2011
Sorry, Pandora not included in the sale.
DECEMBER 24th 10am - 5pm
throughout the year!
White Gold 14 KT REG $6,900
Life has it’s moments… make them unforgettable.
Men’s and Ladies’
fresh twists
Fill your holiday with
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Merry Christmas ~ From all of us at Country Health and our suppliers ~
Bay City Insurance Services Ltd. Wishing everyone a Christmas that’s merry and bright and a Happy New Year! “We’ve got you covered” Lynn Valley Centre #121 - 1199 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver
604.986.1155
Ambleside 1437 Marine Drive, West Vancouver
604.925.3533
baycityinsurance@shawcable.com
Country Health
1199 Lynn Valley Road (Lynn Valley Centre) 604-988-1515
Take the guess work out of giving. Zellers, Winners, Shoppers Drug Mart, Save-On-Foods, Black Bear Pub & over 40 stores. Lynn Valley Road & Mountain Hwy.
www.shoplynnvalley.com
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Lynn Valley Centre
MORE hours to SHOP GR A N D OPE N I NG
60
G O L D C ROW N
% OFF
Starts DECEMBER 9 - 31
Diamond Bands
Round Brilliant REG $272 .10ct 14 KT
99
$
00 0
1.00 ct
Diamond Solitaire
2,995
$
Watches Movado, ESQ, Citizen, Seiko, Bulova
We specialize in
CUSTOM WORK AND DESIGN.
25-50
%
Romance OFF
Come and talk to us about Lynn Valley Centre creating that Lynn Valley Rd. & Mountain Hwy. special piece for you. 604.988.8258
May your Christmas be bright and merry.
$5off
And to all of our clients, we thank you for your suport
on favourite traditions RECORDABLE STORYBOOKS * See details in store. ONLY AT YOUR HALLMARK GOLD CROWN STORE
112-1199 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver
CARDS • SOUND CARDS • MOTION CARDS • AND MORE
Hallmark Gold Crown Store
604.988.2352
Lynn Valley Centre • 604.987.9702
JEWELLERS
• ENGAGEMENT & PROMISE RINGS • DIAMOND EARRINGS • GOLD NECKLACES • WEDDING BANDS • WATCHES • JEWELLERY REPAIR • INSURANCE CLAIMS
VISIT with SANTA Monday to Friday 11am - 1pm, 2 - 5pm, 6 - 8pm Saturdays 11am - 1pm, 2 - 4pm Sundays 12:30pm - 3:30pm
For unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given... and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
WESTLYNN OPTICAL
Enjoy a
Mama Burger
ISAIAH 9:6
regular fries and a regular
Wishing you love ever constant... all things Jesus Christ came for.
A&W Root Beer for only
4.39*
$
Lynn Valley Centre, 1199 Lynn Valley Road 604.981.9611 • www.blackbondbooks.com
*Offer is valid only at A&W Restaurant Lynn Valley Centre until January 16, 2011
Sorry, Pandora not included in the sale.
DECEMBER 24th 10am - 5pm
throughout the year!
White Gold 14 KT REG $6,900
Life has it’s moments… make them unforgettable.
Men’s and Ladies’
fresh twists
Fill your holiday with
S P E C T AC U L A R S AV I N G S S T O R E W I D E
UP TO
DECEMBER 12th to 23rd Monday to Friday 10am - 9pm Saturdays 10am - 6pm Sundays 11am - 5pm
Merry Christmas ~ From all of us at Country Health and our suppliers ~
Bay City Insurance Services Ltd. Wishing everyone a Christmas that’s merry and bright and a Happy New Year! “We’ve got you covered” Lynn Valley Centre #121 - 1199 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver
604.986.1155
Ambleside 1437 Marine Drive, West Vancouver
604.925.3533
baycityinsurance@shawcable.com
Country Health
1199 Lynn Valley Road (Lynn Valley Centre) 604-988-1515
Take the guess work out of giving. Zellers, Winners, Shoppers Drug Mart, Save-On-Foods, Black Bear Pub & over 40 stores. Lynn Valley Road & Mountain Hwy.
www.shoplynnvalley.com
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pick up a copy of
HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS at a community centre
or visit us online westvancouverrec.ca
Buy a $100 gift card this holiday season & receive a gift from us!
CAMPS Dance: Hip Hop Camp (5-7 year olds)
Jumping, pumping and locking to popular tunes is what happens in this high energy dance camp. Express your style and coordinate moves in a popular dance with attitude. Both boys & girls are welcome.
Gymnastics: Rhythmic Gymnastics Winter Camps
New Years Celebration Camp
(4-6, 7-9 & 10-12 year olds)
(6-9 & 10-12 year olds)
This is your opportunity to try rhythmic gymnastics! Girls will work with experienced coaches using all apparatus: ribbon, ball, hoop and rope. Dance preparations and acrobatics will be introduced during this camp.
Celebrate winter with friends at WVCC! Bring in the new year while skating, swimming, sipping cider, creating seasonal crafts, time capsules, play ‘freeze tag’ and all kinds of winter fun!
Dance: Hip Hop Camp
Winter Wonderland Camp
(8-11 year olds)
(3-5 year olds)
Jumping, pumping and locking to popular tunes is what happens in this high energy dance camp. Express your style and coordinate moves in a popular dance with attitude. Both boys & girls are welcome.
Celebrate winter with friends while creating and baking up seasonal treasures. From snowmen to snowflakes, gingerbread to holly. There will be lots of fun for little hands while playing in the seasonally decorated Cypress Corner.
Gymnastics: School Break Gymnastics Camps (3-5, 5-7 & 7-10 year olds)
Gymnastics, trampoline and a craft will be the focus of this camp each day. Your child will continue to develop strength and flexibility while improving physical coordination.
For course times & registration information please visit: westvancouverrec.ca
Santa’s Helper Play Camp (3-6 year olds)
Children will spend time making a different Christmas craft each day and then hit the pool for a swim with our trained staff.
Sports: Sportball Camp (3.5-5, 5.5-8 year olds)
Sportball camps focus on the seven sports of the Sportball approach including basketball, baseball, hockey, soccer, volleyball, tennis and golf; plus arts and crafts, snack time, stories, music, cooperative games and theme days. This creative, non-competitive and self-esteem building program prepares all children for a future of confident sports participation.
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OPEN SAT/SUN 2-4
A Stately Mansion Nestled On A Corner Lot.
Minoo
Ashtari 604.618.4004
Majestic ocean views from most principle rooms. This masterpiece has been extravagantly constructed with no expenses spared. 5 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms of graceful living. Large covered patios with breathtaking ocean views. Enjoy
NORTHSHORE
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summer with your own swimming pool. Walking distance to the prestigious Collingwood Private School. Level driveway! New fencing and gate to be installed. Security cameras. Top end Blueray system installed and included.
2427 Chairlift Road, Chelsea Park, West Vancouver
$3,988,000
Serving Borrowers and Investors Since 1978
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604.985.951124hrs.
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L L IONEL L ORENCE L It’s the experience! Something New & What A Ride
There’s Magic in Altamont
• Brand new luxury building
• Custom Built
• 1621 sqft, 3 bdrm + den
• Altamont, contemporary
• Waterfront, SW Corner
• 20,000 sqft property
• Exceptional quality
• 4269 sqft, 3 levels
• City & Harbour views
• 4 bedrms, Den
#802-133 E Esplanade Ave. North Van
$2,185,000
1770 29th St. West Van
Tranquility
You Can’t Imagine All The Fun Before You • Headland Park
• Desirable Upper Blueridge
• Hollingsworth Design
• 60 x 135 property
• 3,283 sqft 3 bdrm, 3 bthrm
• Great Family Home
• Outstanding Ocean Views
• Baden Powell Trails
• Coming soon
• Blueridge Elementary
4999 Meadfeild Wynd, West Van
$2,950,000
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SOL
$2,850,000
2422 Hyannis Drive, North Van
$929,000
Start Your day With an Ocean Paradise
• Oceanic Gardens
• Private Cul-de-sac
• 914 sqft Penthouse
• 3480 sqft
• Only 14 suites
• 4 bed, 3.5 bath
• 2 bedrm, 2 bathrm
• Bonus Artist Studio!
• Wonderful ocean views
• Sensational Ocean Views
#303-2242 Marine Dr. West Van
$765,000
160 Sunset Drive, Lions Bay
Can You Imagine This Luxury • Headland Park
$1,050,000
Luxury With Immense Passion • Whitby Estates
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SOL
• Spectacular city views
• 3,306 sqft 3 bdrm, 3 bthrm
• Custom built in 2001
• Outstanding Ocean Views
• Elevator, 3 levels
• Coming soon
• 13,179 sqft property
4995 Meadfeild Wynd, West Van
$3,500,000
Beauty Beyond Your Dreams
2379 Constantine Place, West Van
New Price $3,850,000
Fantastic Sunsets & Level Beach Waterfront
• Headland Park
• Lions Bay Waterfront
• Hollingsworth Design
• 17,000 sqft property
• 3,274 sqft 3 bdrm, 3 bthrm
• Ocean & mountain views
• Outstanding Ocean Views
• Rancher, 2039 sqft
• Coming soon
• Swimming pool
4997 Meadfeild Wynd, West Van
$2,850,000
70 Lions Bay Ave. Lions Bay
L L L RE/MAX
LIONEL LORENCE
CLAYTON LORENCE
604.644.3700
604.644.0500
#200-1455 BELLEVUE AVENUE, WEST VANCOUVER
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$3,250,000
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L L IONEL L ORENCE L It’s the experience! Farimont Luxury Residence
Arizona Sand Stone Reflections • Architecturally designed • Ocean & mountain views
• 2 bedrms, 2 bathrms
• 3835 sqft home
• Luxurious details
• 3 bdrms, 3 bths
• South West city views $1,995,000
#4004-1011 W Cordova St. Vancouver
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1723 Medwin Place, North Van
• 1307 sqft apartment
• 19,000 sqft property
5924 Eagleridge Dr. West Van
SOL
• The Fairmont PaciÄc Rim
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$1,675,000
Spring, Summer, Fall & Us
• Cul-de-sac rancher
• Ambleside location
• 7200 sqft property
• Custom build in 2006
• 3 bedrm, 2 bathrm
• 3,702 sqft 3 level home
• Bonus Upstairs OfÄce
• Exceptional detail
• Private Back Yard Oasis
• Spectacular home
New Price $879,000
Steaming Hot With Fantastic Views & Design
1165 Haywood Ave. West Van
$2,195,000
$700,000 Free Interst Agreement for Sale
• Modern contemporary
• $700,000 interest free loan
• Re-designed
• 1300 sqft penthouse
• By Brian Hemingway
• False Creek views
• 4775 sqft, ocean views
• 2 bdrms, 2 bathrms
• 3 level, swimming pool
• Steps to Granville Island
6008 Eagleridge Dr. West Van
$2,950,000
#1102-1485 W 6th St., Vancouver
Just Do It for Yourself
$1,265,000
Oceans 22 A New Lifestyle NEW G IN LIST
• Building site • Eagleridge area
• Ocean Point Villas • 2,885 sqft 3 levels
• Great views
• 3 bedrms & 4 bathrms
• 25,000 sqft property
• Exclusive Waterfront
• Cul-de-sac of Äne homes
• Private Dock & Tennis Court
5912 Eagleridge Dr. West Van
$750,000
Raising Your Sensations
22 Ocean Point Drive, West Van
$1,239,000
Hottest Waterfront With A Fantastic Dock
• Seawalk Place
• Deep Cove Waterfront
• Premiere waterfront
• Deep water moorage
• 1557 sqft 2 bdrm, 2 bthrm
• 11,000 sqft property
• Fantastically redone
• Breathtaking views
• SE corner suite
• 3055 sqft, 4 bedrms
#6E-111 18th Street, West Van
$2,500,000
1840 Naomi Place, North Van
L L L RE/MAX
LIONEL LORENCE
CLAYTON LORENCE
604.644.3700
604.644.0500
#200-1455 BELLEVUE AVENUE, WEST VANCOUVER
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$1,999,000
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SOL
890 Anderson Cr., West Van
Sky’s The Limit
• Sentinel Hill Tudor
• Edge Harbourfront Lofts
• Unobstructed city views
• 1400 sqft, 2 levels
• Elegantly appointed
• 600 sqft terrace
• 3 levels, 5 bdrms, media rm
• Meticulously Redesigned
• 11,765 sqft property
• 2 bedrm, 2 bathrm
(New Listing) $2,150,000
#624-289 Alexander St, Vancouver
Central World Class Waterfront
• West Van Waterfront
• 400 sq ft of waterfront
• 21,000 sqft property
• 4 bedrm, 3 baths
• 2352 sqft home
• Breathtaking Views
• 2 levels
• Amazing opportunity
• 3 bedrms 6261 Taylor Dr. West Van
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Unique Waterfront Paradise
• 30,500 sq ft property
Address & Price Upon Request
SOL
$4,190,000
Style of Every Precious Moment
• Completely rebuilt in 2009
• No HST!
• Corner property w/ views
• Headland Park
• 3800 sqft home
• Architecturally designed
• 3 level, 4 bdrms
• Built 2007, 3981 sqft
• Self-contained in-law suite
3 bedrm + den, 4 bathrm
768 Grand Boulevard, North Van
$1,799,000
4942 Meadfeild Rd. West Van
Only At The Top
$3,275,000
Hosting a Party
• Bosa’s Paramount II
• 3,345 sqft home
• Only 6 suites per Åoor!
• Custom Built in 2010
• 1,058 sqft 2 bdrm, 2 bthrm
• Corner 40 x 150 Property
• North, South & West Views
• 4 bedrms, 5 bathrms
• Steps to Metrotown
• 1 bedrm Legal Suite
#1704-5899 Wilson Ave, Burnaby
$438,000
Picture Perfect Whistler Getaway NEW G IN LIST
$1,799,000
• Castle Drive Estates • 3 bedrm, 3 bathrm
575 E 17th Street, North Van
$1,679,000
Fairmont Pacific Rim Residence NEW G IN LIST
• Trendy Coal Harbour • 742 sqft apartment
• Gorgeous Mountain Views
• 1 bedrm, 1 bathrm
• Private Hot Tub
• Luxurious details
• Perfect Whistler Getaway!
• South West city views
#217-2222 Castle Drive, Whistler
$875,000
#3006-1011 W Cordova St. Vancouver
L L L RE/MAX
LIONEL LORENCE
CLAYTON LORENCE
604.644.3700
604.644.0500
#200-1455 BELLEVUE AVENUE, WEST VANCOUVER
/
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$779,000
LIONEL
ORENCE
& FLOOR PLANS @
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WWW.LIONELLORENCE.COM
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Stunning internationally acclaimed Hulbert architect-designed 5400 s.f. 4/5 bedroom 6 bathroom contemporary on a private forested 1.27 acre Rockridge Estate with breathtaking panoramic ocean and city views, huge outdoor pool, hot tub, bbq area, cabana and patio.
4230 Rockridge Cres., Rockridge, West Vancouver $3,788,000 MLS®#V848432
Beautiful, timeless cathedral entry with spiral steps to 3 bedroom one level living nestled amid 14000sq.ft gardens. Oversize storage room&double garage off foyer. Heavy shake roof 2000, Lennox furnace 2001,hot water tank 2008.This gracioushome is perfect for entertaining with sunfilled, private wrap-around deck and patio, huge picture windows, large kitchen with family room opening out to private deck and natural setting. Fantastic open plan sunken living room with woodburning fireplace and raised dining area with access to deck & flooded with sunshine. Good sized bedrooms, very generous sized main bathroom & roomy laundry/ironing room. Master suite is southfacing with large ensuite & huge skylight. Just close the door and enjoy!
3895 Southridge, Bayridge, West Vancouver $1,095,000
MLS®# V859107
Wow! Just under 4000 sq. ft. Bright spacious 4 bedroom tudor style classic,fabulous family home with large bedrooms up including master suite. Cross hall formal living room/dining rooms off grand foyer, a spiral staircase. Large open plan kitchen and family room with new (08) stainless steel appliances & fireplace. Opens out to large deck & mountain views. Lower level one bedroom suite plus games room & rec room. Furnace & Hot Water tank (2009). Suite (2007). Great value here.
Peace and tranquility, this gorgeous & bright 2500 sq.ft. 2 bedroom & den, 4 bathroom townhome has peek-a-boo ocean views of breathtaking Howe Sound, and your own backyard. A mere 20 min drive from West Van.
Calling all Artists - SEMI-WATERFRONT opportunity! Your own private ‘Shangri-La’ 2 bedroom cottage & 3 storey cedar & glass artists studio, high above W.V Yacht Club & Marina over rocky cliffs to sea, sky & Arbutus trees.
541 Tempe Crescent, Upper Lonsdale, North Vancouver $999,000 MLS®#V847286
2 Beach Dr, Furry Creek, West Vancouver $869,000 MLS®# V838385
5809 Marine Drive, Eagleridge, West Vancouver $1,188,000 MLS®# V847808
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6266 St. Georges Avenue, Gleneagles, West Vancouver $1,139,000 MLS®# V845193
For OPEN HOUSES this week, please visit our website. Consistently ranked in Top 10 Residential Teams, RE/MAX Masters Realty
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#203-3690 Banff Ct, Northlands, N.V. $549,900
WATERFRONT AT BRUNSWICK BEACH
HUGE PANORAMIC VIEWS
Lions Bay’s ecclectic beachside neighbourhood. This home exudes the special charms of a westcoast retreat;expansive decks, custom wood windows and detailing,3 bdrms,3 full baths, great room with stone Äreplace, seperate Coach house for guests or private ofÄce, an irreplacable package. Easy to show!
Sweeping views of Howe Sound from this westcoast contemporary home. 3582 sq ft, 5 bdrms, 4 bathrms, open plan kitchen/living rm. Bonus in-law suite with views...
20 Brunswick Beach, Lions Bay $2,250,000
365 Timbertop Drive, Lions Bay $969,000
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One level,1,428 sq ft at Parkgate Manor. SW Corner, wrap-around deck, one owner, well maintained. Rec. facility, walk to Shopping Mall. More details on website or MLS® V857066. S
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Panoramic oceanviews from this beautifully updated 4bed, 3 bath home. hardwood Åoors, new custom kitchen, spa like ensuite. Bonus mtge helper. V833662
Lovely oceanviews and Great value in this family home with bonus mtge helper. 4 bdrms, 3 baths, level driveway and yard, great covered view deck for those summer bbq’s.V840976 490 Upper Bayview Rd, Lions Bay $799,000
40 Panorama, Lions Bay $890,000
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3305 Westmount Rd., West Vancouver $1,095,000
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4349 Rockridge Rd., West Vancouver $1,995,000
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15 Sweetwater, Lions Bay $1,095,000
2014 Purcell Way, North Vancouver URCELL WOODS AT CAPILANO $518,500
604-306-2355
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Leaving on a high note West Van school district superintendent creates a legacy for music programs. REBECCA ALDOUS S TA F F R E P O RT E R
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t’s more than music and dollar notes — it’s about recognition, explains Ian Brown. West Vancouver School District superintendent Geoff Jopson’s farewell concert and his creation of a music program legacy fund puts arts in the spotlight, continues Brown, a Rockridge secondary school music teacher. “What I think it is doing is raising the status of music in education,” Brown says. Seated in West Vancouver secondary school’s boardroom, vice-principal Brad Daudlin and music teacher Les Toth agree the event and fund are fitting tributes for the retiring educator. For the past eight years, Jopson has built up the district’s choirs and bands, school by school. As superintendent, Jopson hired a part-time district music administrator and in 2003 he contracted famous B.C. music teacher Dennis Tupman to write a report on West Van’s music programs. With study in hand, Jopson began filling in the gaps, the music teachers say. When Jopson officially retires at the end of this term, he can lay claim to ensuring every elementary school in the district has a band program. But Daudlin says it’s more than that; Jopson not only worked hard to develop the music syllabus, he genuinely backed it. “He was not only a fan of it, he’d try to get out and support it in person,” he says. The district’s music teachers have not yet decided what the new legacy fund will be used for. It could go toward items such as instruments too costly for parents to purchase, for example, tubas and marimbas, or choir risers, Toth says. Whatever the decision, the fund will help push district music courses to the next level, Brown says. “With increased support I think we could do a lot of things,” he says, noting possibilities could include bringing in guest musicians or creating a district-wide choir. Ironically, the man behind the buzz never learnt to play a musical instrument. When Jopson was in school in the 1950s, he says music education wasn’t in the system. But tunes have always been a big part of people’s lives, Jopson says. “Music brings life to schools,” he says. In general, arts end up under-funded, he adds, something he wanted to prevent as superintendent. Arts and music students often fall under the
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radar, as sports claim the spotlight, Jopson says. Bands and choirs teach students lifelong skills and give them the opportunity to work in a team setting, he says. Jopson hopes the new fund and the district’s music programs will continue to grow. “In my 39-year career [in education], I wanted to leave a legacy behind,” Jopson says. “That is the best gift I could receive.” raldous@northshoreoutlook.com
Festive theatre takes centre stage Shake off the ‘bah humbugs’ with a community play in Horseshoe Bay this weekend. GREG HOEKSTRA S TA F F R E P O RT E R
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St. Monica’s Church will be transformed into London, England, for a theatrical remake of Charles Dickens’s 1843 classic “A Christmas Carol.” Scrooge, a play directed by Carol Coulson and produced by Celeste Whittaker, features the talents of community members ages four to 93, and promises to be an engaging experience for all. Whittaker says the play is all about “building community” and bridging the gaps between different generations. The production will feature both amateur and professional actors, as well as traditional carols led by musical director Mildred Wylie. Whittaker says she hopes the experience has given local kids a positive introduction to the
magical world of live theatre. “I wanted to allow children to learn in a professional environment,” she says. “But it’s also about having fun. Everyone who auditioned got a part, and everyone will have lines.” There will be three performances — Saturday at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. and Sunday at 4 p.m. Tickets, priced at $10 for adults and $5 for children, are available at St. Monica’s Church (6404 Wellington Ave.) and Star Fire Studio (6607 Royal Ave.) in Horseshoe Bay. Fore more information call 604-912-9112 or email scrooge02@gmail.com.
A Night to Celebrate — A Gift of Music Join students in a farewell concert to West Vancouver School District’s superintendent Geoff Jopson. The two hours of music takes place on Monday, Dec. 13. the show starts at 7 p.m. at West Van’s Kay Meek Centre. There will be a champagne reception before the gala performances. Proceeds from this event will go toward the legacy fund in Jopson’s name to support music education in West Vancouver public schools. Tax receipts will be issued for all donations over $435. For more information, and to donate to the legacy fund, visit www.sd45. bc.ca. Tickets can be purchased online at www.kaymeekcentre. com or by calling 604913-3634.
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Stiff sentence upheld for elderly activist Judge dismisses Krawczyk appeal of Sea-to-Sky protest sentence. JEFF NAGEL BLACK PRESS
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tence was high but justified – particularly since Krawczyk had been warned by the courts before she’d face progressively longer terms for repeat offences. “Mrs. Krawczyk has a history of participating in environmental protests,” Tysoe said. “She has persisted in the protests in the face of court orders and has been convicted of criminal contempt in connection with environmental protests on four previous occasions.” The veteran protester had already served more than 500 days behind bars prior to her conviction in 2007. She refused to accept a release pending her appeals, opting to serve the newest 10-month term in full, in addition to 26 days in pre-sentencing custody. Krawczyk has also been active in protests related to the Gateway Program’s South Fraser Perimeter Road.
Betty Krawczyk, right, at a protest opposing Gateway Program highway construction in Surrey in 2008. Krawczyk, 81, was handed a 10-month jail sentence for defying court orders and interfering with the 2006 construction of the Sea-to-Sky Highway through Eagle Ridge Bluffs.
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marked difference in that relationship.” At approximately 5:15 a.m. on Dec. 3 four men were involved in a fight in the area of Fifth Street and Mahon Avenue. At some point in the altercation, DeVries said, a weapon was used to injure two of the men. One victim suffered a fractured skull and bleeding on the brain. DeVries said he went into surgery at Lions Gate Hospital. The other victim suffered minor injuries but was also taken to hospital. Both victims are members of the Squamish Nation. DeVries added that both men will likely be released with conditions to appear in court “down the road.” skolenko@northshoreoutlook.com twitter.com/SeanKolenko
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A guardian angel for abused seniors North Shore-based Safe Haven Foundation of Greater Vancouver helps local seniors escape abusive situations by providing them immediate help. She already had a full-time job at an assisted living thought I did,” she said. facility. But when she was at home, she says she was According to Page, having a job was preventing the expected to babysit, clean the house, and do housework. woman from getting the immediate help she needed to get mother’s love knows no bounds. And, in the case “I was making myself sick,” she recalled. “And I wanted back on her feet again. of one older West Vancouver woman, the uncondi- to move out but he [my son] wouldn’t let me. He told me “Various other [government] agencies want to see you tional love she showed her son landed her $25,000 if I moved out that I probably wouldn’t see my grandkids fall flat on your face before they take you in,” said Page. in debt and a spot sleeping on the bathroom floor at her again.” “A person in an abusive situation does not have time to work. Financially strapped herself and living on an income of wait three weeks while we fill out forms or ‘gee do you The 62-year-old woman, who The Outlook chose not to approximately $640 a month, she felt pressured have your last tax return.’” identify, said she was living comfortably in Calgary when to keep handing her son more and more money. There is a screening process involved that her son asked her to move in with his young family in The volatile situation came to a head last determines if someone qualifies for assistance Vancouver. February – a day that she says she will never forfrom Safe Haven. If the applicant’s problem “I really didn’t want to do it,” she said. get. Her son’s family vehicle had broken down stems from something that is beyond the Despite her better judgment, she relented after she said on the way to work, and once again she was organization’s area of expertise – like alcoher son promised that she would not have to worry about asked to foot the bill. holism, for instance – then Safe Haven will a thing; their arrangement was that she would only have Finally she decided to stand up for herself. She refer them to the appropriate people. to pay $250 each month for rent. said no to her son. Page stresses the non-profit organization “Now I realize they wanted a babysitter,” she said. According to her, he responded by saying: only carries its clients until their social assis“Well then you get the f**k out tance benefits kick in. As well, Safe Haven John Page of this house.” does not apply for any grants or accept any She quickly threw some things government funding – which Page says can be together and slept on the bathunreliable. room floor at work that night. The next Safe Haven’s operation is financially backed by primorning a guardian angel named John vate donors – the majority of whom live and work on Page had arrived. the North Shore. Page has also established relationships Join us for casual dining, weekend live Page, president of the Safe Haven with other partners in the community who have housing entertainment and catch your Foundation of Greater Vancouver, was resources such as the Lions Club and the Kiwanis Club. favourite team on our large screen tv’s. able to put her in a new apartment with “We’ve got businesswomen that I have met who are furniture and cupboards stocked with prominent people who have come from a litany of abuse The Red Lion Bar & Grill... food – all expenses paid for by the founin their lives,” he said. a great place to meet old and dation, and all within 36 hours. Page is a service pastor by training and has spent the new friends! Since February, the Safe Haven past 20 years involved in homeless advocacy work in varFoundation has made a name for itself on ious cities in the U.S., as well as on the downtown eastthe North Shore by swiftly helping older side of Vancouver. people in similar situations as the West “I’ve been down the unpleasant road myself,” he said. “I Van mother. was helped by other people who didn’t know me. This is She had fallen victim to a quiet epidem- the wheel that goes around.” ic known as elder abuse: where seniors For more information on the Safe Haven Foundation of are neglected, or taken advantage of emoGreater Vancouver visit safehavenvancouver.org. 2427 Marine Drive, West Vancouver • 604.926.8838 tionally, physically, or financially, by a newsroom@northshoreoutlook.com www.redlionbarandgrill.com family member or a stranger. BRUNCH • LUNCH • DINNER • NIGHTLY DRINK SPECIALS “I didn’t know my son as well as I MARIA SPITALE-LEISK CONTRIBUTOR
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he B.C. Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) is demanding the North Vancouver RCMP retract a “misleading” press release. The release in question, posted to the RCMP website on Nov. 26 at 7 a.m., outlined an incident involving North Van RCMP Const. Quentin Frewing this past summer. According to the post, Frewing, while conducting a plainclothes investigation, approached a woman in the Lower Lonsdale neighbourhood. Frewing claimed that he was investigating a liquor act infraction. The woman, however, “alleged that the officer used excessive force during [the] arrest.” Frewing has since been charged with assault in connection with the incident. Two other plainclothes officers were present, but only Frewing faces charges. According to David Eby, executive director of the BCCLA, the woman was pushed to the ground during the altercation. Eby said the woman had a broken arm in a sling under her jacket at the time. skolenko@northshoreoutlook.com Satisfied the woman had not committed an twitter.com/SeanKolenko offence, Frewing reportedly allowed her to leave the scene. –with files from Greg Hoekstra The woman, angered by the level of force used in the incident, contacted the BCCLA who connected her with lawyer Jason Gratl. Gratl immediately demanded the RCMP correct the initial press release. At 6:05 p.m. on Nov. 26, the RCMP NEW Collections posted an update to its website, clarifying that “there was no evidence that suggested the complainant had committed a liquor act offence” and that “the level of force used and the lawfulness of the arrest or detention form the basis of the complaint and of the criminal charge against Cst. Frewing.” The update also states that “the North Vancouver RCMP apologizes for any confusion or misunderstanding.” Eby, however, asked that the original release be taken down from the website as it still contains what he calls “misleading facts.” At no point, he said, was there an arrest and the incident should not, even if corrected in an update, The Beauty of Stone ★ The Durability of Quartz be viewed as such. “Our issue is the first release is very misleading. Their update was not given the same delivery method of the original release. The A $685.00 Value C-TECH-1 distribution is signifiGARDA cant. Not everyone who received the first release received the update, which was simply postIncludes: 1 Pasta Strainer Bowl • 2 Sink Bottom Grids • 1 Drain Set ed to their site,” said Minimum $2400 Cambria Purchase. Order by December 23, 2010. No Monetary Value. No Substitutions. Eby. “Surely the RCMP is trying to avoid embarBurnaby rassment.” 3841 Still Creek Avenue • 604.421.2205
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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES HYGIENITECH Mattress Cleaning & Upholstery Cleaning/Sanitizing Business. New “Green” Dry, Chemical-Free process removes bed bugs, dust mites, and harmful allergens. Big Profits/Small Investment. 1-888-999-9030 www.Hygienitech.com
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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION INSTRUCTOR CanScribe Career College offers one of the top Medical Transcription programs in Canada and we are seeking an onsite instructor to join our team. You will work under the direction of our Senior Academic Officer to help ensure the success of our student body. You take pride in your work and love helping people succeed. You have graduated from a recognized MT program and have at least 2 years’ experience working as an MT. QA and/or instructor experience is a definite asset. CanScribe offers a competitive salary, benefits, profit sharing, travel opportunities and an excellent working environment. Please email your resume with cover letter and salary expectations to: jclarke@canscribe.com
Some great kids aged 12 to 18
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RETAIL SALES Reps. Premier Dead Sea is seeking 4 energetic Retail Sales Reps. for skin care kiosks and carts in Oakridge Mall, $12.50/hr drwvancouver@gmail.com
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PERSONAL SERVICES
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MARINE MECHANIC Canfisco, a fully integrated sea food processing company is looking for a Marine Mechanic to join its fishing vessel maintenance department. The successful candidate will be familiar with fishing vessel operations and able to perform associated rigging duties such as: S splicing both rope & wire rope S climbing masts and rigging to inspect, repair & install rigging components S servicing & evaluating rigging & fishing blocks S repairing & general mainteance of fishing vessels S operating machinery on board & ashore including winches, power tools, forklifts, shop equipment Certificate of competency for operation of under 100 ton vessels is highly recommended. We provide on going training, career stability and a friendly working environment.
To apply: Fax 604-681-5916 or Email: hr-cfc@goldseal.ca TECHNICIAN REQUIRED. Bow Valley Ford, Canmore, Alberta. Great working conditions in a very busy shop with great rates & full benefits package. Contact Joe Hawkeye, 403-679-2270. Fax 403679-2271. Email: jhawkeye@bowvalleyford.com.
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YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
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WEED FREE MUSHROOM Manure 13 yds - $150 or Well Rotted 10 yds -$170 604-856-8877
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HANDYMAN services provided by certified carpenter. Honest, professional service at reasonable price. All work guaranteed. From small projects to larger renos I do it all. References available. Call Rob to discuss your project 778-998-6225 or robert_gerl@hotmail. com.
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ADDITIONS, Renovations & New Construction. Concrete Forming & Framing Specialist. 604.218.3064
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING
PRIMO PAINTING
604.723.8434 Interior Master’s
Christmas Special 15% off • Top Quality • Insured • WCB • Written Guarantee • Free Estimates
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10% OFF if you Mention this AD! AMAN’S PLUMBING SERVICES Lic.gas fitter. Reas $. 778-895-2005 Plumbing Repair & Installations Hot water tanks, dishwasher, fridge dispenser, toilets, sinks. Best Rates Call Bob 604-225-5733
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WWW.PATTARGROUP.COM GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs BBB, WCB Ins. Clean Gutters $80. 24 hr. emer. serv. 7dys/wk. 604-240-5362
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AAA ADVANCE MOVING Experts in all kinds of moving/packing. Excellent Service. Reas. rates! Different from the rest. 604-861-8885 www.advancemovingbc.com
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From 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10 Ton Trucks Insured ~ Licenced ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
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SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240
3 rooms for $269, 2 coats
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566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR SALE PIANO accordions, collection of 19 accordions from $110 to $900 offers. 604-853-7879. PIANO, older upright, Melotone. incl., bench. Good cond., needs tuning. $750 (604)792-4174
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20 ACRES-$0 Down! $99/mo. Near Growing El Paso, Texas. Guaranteed Owner Financing, No Credit Checks. Money Back Guarantee. FreeMap/Pictures. 866254-7755 www.sunsetranches.com
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Older Home? Damaged Home? Need Repairs? Behind on Payments? Quick CASH! Call Us First! 604.657.9422
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LARGE ARIZONA BUILDING LOTS FULL ACRES AND MORE! Guaranteed Owner Financing. No Credit check. $0 down - 0 interest. Starting @ just $89/mo. USD. Close to Tucson’s Intl. Airport. For Recorded Message 800-631-8164 Code 4001 or visit www.sunsiteslandrush.com. Offer ends 11/30/10!
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BANK ON US! Mortgages for purchases, renos, debt consolidation, foreclosure. Bank rates. Many alternative lending programs.Let Dave Fitzpatrick, your Mortgage Warrior, simplify the process!1-888-711-8818 dave@mountaincitymortgage.ca
660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS
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Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley
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TRUCKS & VANS
2002 FORD F150 XLT 4X2 s/c. One owner, extra clean, white. 4.6 EFI, 4 spd. auto O/D, 4 dr. w/flairside bed, f.g. bed cover. XLT special appearance pkg, cast alum. wheels. $8000. Daytime/Evening 604-746-7472. 2008 FORD F350 4x4, diesel, 90,000 kms, auto. 4 dr. $26,700 obo. Call 604-596-9970.
MODULAR HOME DEALS! 1232SF - Your Foundation - $99,999.00! Also Top Quality GREEN-R-PANEL Prefab Building Kits / NO-CRETE TM Basement Foundations. Wholesale Prices / Clearance Specials. 30+ years experience. Details: 1-800-871-7089. STEEL BUILDING SALE... SPECIALS from $4 to $11/sq.ft. Great pricing on ABSOLUTELY every model, width and length. Deposit holds for spring delivery. Pioneer Steel Manufacturers 1-800-6685422. STEEL BUILDINGS PRICED TO CLEAR - Incredible end-of-season factory discounts on various models/sizes. Plus FREE DELIVERY to most areas. CALL FOR CLEARANCE QUOTE AND BROCHURE 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.
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(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring, Carpet Cleaning & Maid Services www.paintspecial.com
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BEST FIREWOOD 32nd Season & 37,000 Cust Deliv. Fully Seas. Maple, Birch, Alder 604-582-7095
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Boston Terriers pups, ckc reg, vet checked, reputable breeder, excellent pedigree. 1 (604)794-3786 BOXER PUPPIES, READY to go for Christmas. $700. 604-302-3707. CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 856-4866 Chihuahua pups, P/B, ready to go xmas, assrt colours, M/F, vet check, shots. $500-$600 1(604)997-2945 DOBERMAN PUPS CKC reg. heavy boned, solid beauties. Euro breeding. $1200. 604-589-7477. ENGLISH MASTIFF pups, M/F, p/b, papers, microchipped, dewormed, 1st shots. $1850. 604-316-5644. GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS working line blck & blck & tan, 9 wks, $650 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602 JACK RUSSELL PUP. male, tri colored, Vet ✔ , view parents. $550. 604-820-4236 KITTENS, Ragdoll/Himalayan x born sept 1, female. Owner allergic, must sell pair. $500. (604)792-7116 LAB PUPS, yellows & blacks, CKC reg p/b, shots, tattooed, exc temp, view parents, $750. 604-377-0820 MASTIFF X. PUPPIES, 3 males. $800. 604-556-6149 MINI SCHNAUZER pups, 1st shots, dewormed, tails docked vet ✓ $750/ea. Call 604-657-2915. NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! www.856-dogs.com or call: 604856-3647. OLD ENGLISH BULLDOG. 12 wks female. Registered. Kind & gentle. $1500 obo. Tracy 604-617-3463 PB. CHOC. LAB (f) & PB black Lab. (f) 16 wks. old $650. Father on site. 604-768-7394. POM PUPPIES 2 females, 1 male, white & gold. 7 wks old. $600.obo (604)462-8027 or 778-386-3771 PRESA PUPPIES, family farm raised. Great temperment. Great guard dog. $650. 604-855-6929. PUGS, fawn, 3 female, ready for X Mas. vet check, dwrmed, 1st shots, family raised, $550. 604-796-2727 PUREBRED Doberman puppies, ready for Christmas. 6 girls, 3 boys $900 obo. 604-807-9095. YORKIE PUPS. P/B no papers. Shots, vet checked, females, $650. Call 604-858-5826 Chwk YORKIE X MALTESE. 1st shots, vet checked. 9 wks. Ready to go. $500. 604-826-1103. Yorkshire Terrier pups, CKC reg’d, 1st shots. vet ✓ $1100-$1300. M/F, Ready Dec 9. 604-793-2063
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A-TECH Services 604-230-3539
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ALL TYPES of hay for sale! all in medium squares (3x4x8). For all your Dairy, Horse, Feeder Hay needs, visit www.hubkahay.com or call Cale @ 403-635-0104. Delivery available and Min order is a truckload.
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
ABBA MOVERS & DEL. Res/com 1-4 ton truck, 1man $35/hr, 2men from $45. Honest, bsmt clean up. 25 yrs of experience-604 506-7576
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#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200 WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Last week 14 out of 16 applications approved! We fund your future not your past. Any Credit. $500 Xmas CASH back. www.coastlineautocredit.com or 1-888-208-3205.
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1987 MUSTANG 4/cyl, auto, good running car! White with grey int. Aircared.$1000/obo. 604-576-1000.
To: Edgar Calderon Perez Under the Rent Distress Act, we will be selling the following goods on or after December 7, 2010. To recover monies owing to Lions Gate Mini Storage at 1331 McKeen Avenue, North Vancouver, B.C. Description: 10’ Continental Trailer
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $100 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 The Scrapper
2004 BUICK LASABRE 3.8 V6 spotless cond. in & out. Private. $8900 obo. 604-593-5072
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We require $678.82 and costs of this action to satisfy the lien. For information please call Alan Reid at Havers Dillon & Associates Ltd. bailiffs for Lions Gate Mini Storage 604-690-4222
2005 FORD FOCUS station wagon auto, 70,000k’s blue, options, clean car $5000 firm. 604-538-4883 2009 FORD FOCUS SES, silver, 39K. 2L auto, O/D. Loaded, leather. Mint. $13,900. 604-536-5427
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 2000 MAZDA MILLENIUM, 99,000kms, exc cond. fully loaded. $5500 obo. (604)464-5400 2005 MAZDA 3 Sport GS. Black. 5 spd. 90k. Hatchback, Sunroof. Excellent Condition. $13,000. 604308-8269 2007 VOLKSWAGON EOS - 2 dr. convertible, 2L turbo, 4 cyl. local, all options, no accidents, low Km’s 47300k $24,995 / 604-328-1883 2010 HONDA ACCORD, 4 dr, auto, 10 km, fac. warr, no accid, 1 owner, $22,600 obo. Call 604-836-5931. 2011 TOYOTA Camry LE, 7000 kms. auto, factory warranty. No accidents. $24,500. 778-708-4078
847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 2000 NISSAN PATHFINDER SE. Very low kms (125,000). Mint cond. New tires. $9295 obo 604-833-4999 2006 LAND ROVER LR3 SE, dark blue, 40K MLS/64K KMS, no accid, lady driven, new tires, batt & brakes immac @ $29,500. 604-943-0210.
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2000 FORD F350 V10, 82,000km., mint cond. 2 wheel drive. Asking $9500 obo. 604-946-9307 2002 CHEV VAN Commercial vehicle, A/C, 97K, interior like new, AirCared, $8700/obo. 604-598-0405. 2004 CHEVY VENTURE, low miles, exc cond, winter tires, clean title, $6000 obo. Call: (604)346-7645
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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
N.VAN Mahon Ave. 3 Bdr 1/2duplex bright, clean 1600s/f, f/p, 5yr/old, 2 lvl, n/s,Jan15. $2850. 604-565-6438
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