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As School District 44 begins to implement a new, forward-thinking teaching philosophy, The Outlook takes a look at the future of learning on the North Shore. >>PAGES 10-11

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COSTUME QUEEN Halloween is a sacred holiday for Laurie Sluchinski, owner of Boo La La. >>page 7

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SAME SKIN, NEW INSIDES Plans for the nearly century-old Queen Mary elementary school revealed >>page 6

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Be Safe. Be Seen. Halloween Safety TipsThe arrival of wet weather and shorterdaylight hours calls for increased driverand pedestrian awareness. Children in particular need to be extra careful this time of year, especially on Halloween night. Help your young ones stay safe by following a few simple safety tips:

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21st Century Learning: As School District 44 begins to implement a new, forward-thinking teaching philosophy,

The Outlook takes a look at the future of learning on the North Shore. Cover and above: Rob Newell photos

Same skin, new insides: Plans for the nearly century-old Queen Mary elementary school

revealed.

As the owner of North Vancouver’s Boo La La costume shop, Laurie Sluchinski plays dress up 365

days a year — and she loves it.

It’s the perfect pairing: wine and a good cause. Last week the 9th annual North Shore Rotary Guide Wine

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The report, which was made public on Friday (Oct. 22), says 17-year-old Daniel Cho and two other students from Aragon high school in San Mateo, Calif., took the drug during a class trip to the North Vancouver tour-ist attraction.

Coroner Mark Coleman concluded that Cho and two friends consumed LSD while on a bus from Seattle to Vancouver on June 6. During the bus ride, adult chaperones reportedly noticed the boys exhibiting odd behav-iour, including an inability to properly complete their customs forms.

The report says by the time the group reached the suspension bridge Cho’s two friends were no longer feeling the effects of the drug. Cho, how-ever, appeared to be still intoxicated and was seen bumping into people, pushing people, and falling off steps, the report says.

Shortly before his death, Cho climbed over a railing into an out-of-bounds area of the park, but returned to the path after being cautioned by one of the trip chaperones.

Around that time, Cho’s two friends tried to calm him down, but Cho responded angrily, punching one of them in the chest, the report says.

It’s believed that Cho then climbed a fence at a viewing platform while no one was looking and plunged 30 metres down the side of a cliff to a ravine below.

The report says the cause of death was multiple blunt force traumas, including severe brain injuries, resulting from the fall.

Coleman noted that LSD played a significant role in the death, as it like-ly impaired the 17-year-old’s judgement and altered his perception.

“There is no evidence to suggest that Daniel went over the railing with the intent of harming himself,” wrote Coleman.

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For 96 years, Queen Mary ele-mentary school has stood on the hill between West Keith Road

and 13th Street – its white fan tower a constant reminder of blackboards and book bags for the kids of North Vancouver.

And while substantial renovations are planned for the building starting September 2011, architects say the iconic heritage structure will remain a living piece of North Shore history for years to come.

“It was a well-worn building. Its mechanical and electrical systems were at the end of their lives,” said Mark Ehman, a partner with DA Architects and Planners, the firm in charge of the school’s renovation.

“And the building wasn’t prepared for earthquakes, something new build-ings have to contemplate quite a bit.”

According to Ehman, who pre-sented his firm’s plans at a city design panel meeting on Oct. 20, once con-struction begins next fall all that will remain of the existing Queen Mary building will be its facade and its inte-rior framework – the columns, beams and suspended slabs. Those interior elements, he added, were not retained in his firm’s Ridgeway elementary school project currently underway.

Presently, the entrance to Queen Mary leads to a densely-stacked staff room, office, medical room and boiler room layout. Ehman said they to plan to open up this space and create a three-storey atrium called the Heritage Hall. Opening up the area, he said, will help create a heart to the school – a centre that not only displays the uniqueness of the structure but also helps those visiting the school in understanding where they are in the building.

Plans for the first level of the school, he said, are to have the early edu-cation rooms, child care facilities, kindergarten classes, the gym and mul-tipurpose rooms all located on the main floor. The second floor will boast the library, while regular classrooms will be spread between the second and third levels.

Wherever possible, Ehman added, they will retain interior heritage char-acteristics like the school’s arched doorways and a window located by the principal’s office that was, once upon a time, used by the head administra-tor to look down the hallway to make sure kids weren’t misbehaving.

“We also discovered skylights on the third floor that had been boarded up,” said Ehman.

“Those are also going to be opened up.”There is also a proposal to build the school’s north-facing gym, an addi-

tion erected in the 1950s, to high school dimensions to allow community groups to use it in the evenings. To facilitate that expansion, the school dis-trict would use the Neighbourhoods of Learning initiative – a provincially funded school expansion program – that adds 15 per cent more space to school’s for community service purposes.

As for the grounds, Ehman said the east side of the site, that currently houses the school board’s office and a parking lot, will be rezoned for future residential development.

That added density, according to school district secretary-treasurer Irene Young, is what will pay for the project. The cost for the Queen Mary upgrade is $22 million. The Ministry of Education is funding $18 million, the remaining funds will come from the school district.

A similar strategy, added Young, was used to help pay for the Ridgeway school construction when the old Lonsdale elementary school site, at 22nd Street and Lonsdale Avenue, was sold to developers.

“I think we’ve found the formula. Other school boards are just starting to look at this as an avenue for funding,” said Young.

“This is a wonderful partnership between the city, school district and province.”

Both the Queen Mary and Ridgeway upgrades were first outlined in a Ministry of Education-organized, province-wide assessment of schools done in 2004 and 2005. Funding concerns, said Young, stalled the projects until additional revenue streams were determined.

The re-opened Cloverly elementary school will house Queen Mary stu-dents, as it has for Ridgeway, until work is completed. Ehman forecasted that it will likely be a two-year project.

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Same skin, new insidesPlans for the nearly century-old Queen Mary elementary school revealed, architects say

heritage elements to be retained where possible.

Above: Irene Young, secretary treasurer for District 44, spies across the main hallway at Queen Mary School from the original principal’s office. She hopes it will be possible to preserve historic interior detail during the school’s restoration. Rob Newell photosBelow: A landscape concept drawing for the school site.


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Laurie Sluchinski isn’t a magician.But, if given the chance, she could just as easily turn you into a toad.In fact, that’s exactly what Sluchinski does for a living. On a daily

basis she transforms men into women, teens into elderly people, and elderly people into belly dancers, pirates and Roman emperors.

As the owner of North Vancouver’s Boo La La costume shop, Sluchinski plays dress-up 365 days a year — and she loves it.

Five years ago the Deep Cove resident bought Carol’s Costume Corner — then a 20-year-old institution on the North Shore — and has since rebranded it as her own thriving business, with hundreds of costumes available to rent or buy.

For Sluchinski, a fashion school grad who has long loved designing and making clothing, her new role is a dream come true.

Even as a young child growing up in Victoria, Sluchinski says costumes were a big part of her life.

From trouncing around the house with a homemade cape and a wood-en spoon sceptre, to her imaginary travels across the globe with a magical

black velvet beret, playing dress-up gave Sluchinski a creative outlet that she says is important even as we grow longer in the tooth.

“Dressing up is ageless,” says Sluchinski with a wide smile framed by a bright pink wig. “Play time is important. It makes life a richer experience.”

With a university degree in women’s studies and a background in psychology,

Sluchinski says she’s also fascinated by the behaviours of her customers. “We have so many personalities living inside of us...I think we need to indulge them from time to time,” she says.

Between online sales, movie and community theatre rentals, and theme par-ties, Sluchinski says the costume business is steady throughout the year, but there’s no denying that Halloween is crunch time at Boo La La.

In addition to the North Vancouver store, this year Sluchinski has also opened a “pop-up” location in Downtown Vancouver for the month of October.

During a Thursday afternoon visit to her shop, a steady stream of customers makes their way through the doors with a litany of requests for the staff mem-bers, from gypsy to astronaut to Little Red Riding Hood.

Sluchinski says costume trends vary from year to year, but are often driven by popular culture. In her line of work, every trip to the cinema can double as “research,” she jokes.

“Movies play a big part,” Sluchinski says, noting that some of the hottest costumes in 2010 are a result of the films Twilight and Alice in Wonderland. “There will also be a lot of Lady Gagas running around,” she adds, referring to the eccentric pop musician who sold out Rogers Arena in late August.

If you haven’t already chosen your costume for this weekend, there is still time to hash out a plan — even if it is last-minute.

Whether you pick something up at Boo La La or make something at home, Sluchinski says there really are no wrong decisions, as long as you have fun with it.

“Dressing up is rewarding. It’s amazing the joy it can bring,” Sluchinski says. “I really believe it’s something that should happen all year-round.”

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Differing political viewpoints

Editor,Judging by news reports, both

the Liberals and NDP are very unpopular parties. The reasons are numerous, and have been reported at length.

What concerns me is that the reporting, in written media and on TV, only refers to these two par-ties. We have other parties, admit-tedly with no representation in the legislature, whose views should be considered.

The Green Party of B.C. is a fea-sible choice for many in this tumul-tuous world in which we live. Their policies are sound, their ideas care-fully considered and viable, their leader, Jane Sterk, of stellar back-ground.

Why are the Greens ignored? Has anyone asked, recently, any questions of Ms. Sterk? The Green movement is worldwide; surely there is time for some interest in their position on the contentious issues of the day.

And what of the B.C. Conservatives? I’m not a conserva-tive, however, their leader no doubt would appreciate having his views heard on the important problems and his party’s solutions to them.

There may be few who support the Conservatives, but I’m sure those who are members need media support as well.

What about adding a regular sec-tion in your paper devoted to timely quotes and different viewpoints from the lesser known, but valuable contributors to our democracy?

Gordi Moore, West Vancouver

HST rate doesn’t cut it

Re: “B.C.’s haves and have-nots,” Tom Fletcher, (northshoreoutlook.com).

Editor,After reading this column, I was

left wondering how Premier Gordon Campbell feels “the poor” benefit from the HST.

My first introduction to this tax was the day I purchased dog food for my small companion. The price was increased by $5 in order to cover the vet’s expense for having it delivered. HST made it more expensive for them.

My final bill then had another $5 or so added on, for my own taxed purchase. Added up, a bag of dog food is now $10 more a month. At the end of the year, there’s half of the wonderful benefit Mr. Campbell seems to think will smooth it all over.

The problem is, that’s only one item on my monthly grocery list. Everything else, including phone and hydro increases, comes out of my $500 a month disability allowance.

I wonder, would Mister Moneybags Campbell feel it’s such a good idea if he had to live off my (and a million others’) income?

It seems the B.C. government does want to put an end to poverty, but why does it have to be by starvation, poor medical assistance, homeless-ness, or depression related suicides?

I’ve got news for you sir, you will not win. We are stronger than you think, and we have better survival skills than you can buy...or tax!

Lea Ericsson, Richmond

Editor,I believe the anti-HST minded

will totally disagree with columnist Tom Fletcher’s premise that all we want is a rate cut to placate us into living with this tax.

For those who understand the true extent of this tax grab, the issue is simple.

With the HST, we are now taxed seven per cent more on many items and services that were previously exempted from provincial sales tax. The list is very long.

I would have been quite happy to have the 12 per cent HST collected by one taxman, the federal govern-

ment, if that tax applied only to the same items as before, and nothing more! Business would still be happy to have its savings from less paper-work, and we would not be com-plaining about being gouged by the provincial government.

Why does this point never seem to be clear or mentioned by Fletcher and other pundits of the press?

Take the seven per cent off of all previously untaxed items, and the anti-HST movement will vanish overnight.

Forest McCready, Surrey

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— EDITORIAL —

— LETTERS TO THE EDITOR—

With more and more B.C. municipalities severely restricting public access to fire-works and their discharge, it is time for

the province to step in and provide a uniform solu-tion.

The Fire Chiefs Association of B.C. has lobbied for this for some time in an effort to reduce the workload of its crews on or near holidays at which fireworks are tradi-tionally used widely by the public.

And municipalities are right to try to protect citizens from an activity that in the past has often caused serious personal injury or property damage.

But as it stands, a patchwork of bylaws across the province makes it confusing for people who would like to set off fireworks in an appropriate manner, and reduc-es the effectiveness for cities trying to limit their use.

For instance, the City of North Vancouver has a ban on “the sales, purchase, possession or discharge of fire-works,” while in the District of North Van you can dis-charge fireworks on Oct. 31, from 6 p.m. to midnight as long as you have a permit.

In West Vancouver, residents with proper permits are allowed to ignite fireworks on private property from Oct. 25 to Oct. 31.

Used properly, fireworks can be a positive and enter-taining experience that can bring families and neigh-bours together. With a strong educational program highlighting the effects on animals and the dangers associated, respect for this tradition can be garnered and appreciated.

These positive steps can be taken not by depriving citi-zens of some enjoyment, but by addressing the problem at its root.

Currently, there are no standards in Canada (or any-where else) for manufacturing fireworks. They don’t come with instructions or a warning, or any safeguards to prevent injury or damage.

Under a blanket regulation, the province could call on manufacturers to be more responsible and innovative, while still enabling citizens to enjoy their own private festivities.

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GAME ON - North Vancouver District Public Librarian Allison Taylor McBryde helps Seth McPhail (4) check out items from the new collection of Wii & XBox games at the Lynn Valley Branch. This week, the district library launched a new pilot program called Game On! that allows children and teens to borrow the video games. Rob Newell photo

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It’s always a great night out and this year was no different. The 9th annual North Shore Rotary Wine and Food Festival was held last weekend at Park Royal South. Several wine and food

stations, provided by local agencies and restaurants like Taylor’s Crossing, Grouse Mountain, The Keg, Mangia e Bevi and more, ensured guests could eat and sample to their hearts’ content. Live music and mingling all helped raise funds for this year’s beneficiary, the North Shore Youth Safe House. B Taylor’s Crossing crew Katie Joyce, left, manager Jody Antone and Kelly Price are putting out the pizza for all the guests past their table. C The always dynamic Daniel Falcon, of Mercedes-Benz North Vancouver, is one of the night’s smiling sponsors. Could it be because he gets to drive that fabulous luxury SUV? D Back to back

. . . to back. Jordan, left, Holly and Dennis Back are as close to a North Vancouver founding family as you’ll ever get having been active in the community’s government, charity and business scenes for years.

E North Van District councillor Mike Little even makes the job of spittoon boy look glam as he carries his bucket from table to table. Eek! FLongtime Rotarians Janice Bosley, left, and Jacci McTavish, both of West Vancouver Sunrise, count up the raffle tickets and money at the front door. G A fab “Fusili Tartufate” has them lining up for a taste from Mangia e Bevi’s main men Paul Jennings, left, and Rob Parrott. H Hard working volunteers are always the key reason behind the success of functions like these. Thanks to Rotary Club members Ardth Paxton-Mann, left, Nancy Robblee, Marni Fraser and Shirley Roberton for their hard work.

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But as our understanding of personal learning styles evolved, so has our expectations of the classroom. No longer is the teacher posited as the fixture, or all-knowing sage, of a homeroom.

Collaboration, tailored curriculums and a focus on the individual learner – that’s the way of the future, say educators.

“This is a philosophy, a framework, and it has no one definition,” said Joanne Robertson, director of instruction for program services for the North Vancouver School District.

“It’s a holistic approach with many philosophies. But it does ask a question. What will students need in the 21st Century?”

21 Century Learning

According to Robertson, the roots of the 21st Century Learning – also being called Personalized Learning for the 21st Century – model go back about 15 years. It’s been a contentious topic in both the UK and Alberta, where education systems have been transforming themselves based on some of the theory’s recommenda-tions.

From a British Columbia perspective, however, discussions surrounding this phi-losophy were first mentioned in the spring, but not until August did the former Education Minister Margaret MacDiarmid openly discuss how the province is con-sidering implementing the model.

Once upon a time, the classroom was more of a one-way street. Teachers taught and students wrote.Every now and then, a test on

those notes came across your desk and you either passed or you failed. Teachers, stretched as they were and continue to be, helped when they could. But those who could swim, swam. Some learned to catch up, and others didn’t.

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SEAN KOLENKOStaff Reporter21st Century Learning

As School District 44 begins to implement a new, forward-thinking teaching philosophy, The Outlook takes a look at the future of learning on the North Shore.

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One of the key tenets involved in the 21st Century Learning philosophy is a revamped model for assessment. Instead of cri-tiquing the process a student used to arrive at an answer, the overall aim of a particular project becomes paramount.

This could mean a teacher giving students a choice of differ-ent assignments for a lesson, and allowing the student to choose which one appeals to their strengths. Another example is students helping teachers create rubrics to help assess their work. In the case of School District 44, Roberston said there has been some discus-sion of creating a rubric centre – an online program that warehous-es marking blueprints to help teachers create evaluations that suits their class’ unique needs.

A greater amount of community involvement is another consideration of the philosophy. Teachers, no longer playing the role of the classroom oracle, are encouraged to invite profes-sionals into the school to work with students and offer an element of authenticity to various lessons.

This real-world component is a cornerstone to the school district’s desire to transform the classroom into a collaborative space – another foundation of the philosophy – where teach-ers work as facilitators, community professionals add expertise and dialogue from all parties involved play a central role in the work being done.

Technology

While 21st Century Learning has had little official time to establish itself in the North Vancouver school system, technological examples of this theory at work can be found across the district.

January 2010 saw the first pilot project for a pervasive wireless network at Seycove second-ary school. The initiative proved a success and lead to all secondary schools, with the exception of Carson Graham and Balmoral, adopting the service. The goal there, according to Audrey Van Alstyne, the district’s administrator of innovative learning, was to ensure a reliable network for students and teachers to access so that mobile equipment such as laptops, smart phones, netbooks and tablets could be used to help complete classroom work.

The district also formed a Student Digital Mentor Leadership Program (SDMLP), a team of students that plans workshops and assists teachers with the integration of technology in their classes.

“You know, textbooks may work for one student but not the other. You can use the web and video to do the same thing,” said Van Alstyne.

“And when we talk about community partnerships, technology becomes so important. As people get busier, this helps us achieve that. For example, using Skype for those guest speakers.”

Those involved with SDMLP also help teach elementary school classes topics like cyberbul-lying, as one Argyle secondary school student did at Highlands, or Windsor secondary school students assisting primary-aged learners with digital storytelling.

Advanced projects, traditional lessons

Classroom blogs have also proved to be popular projects, as classes at both Windsor and Seycove secondary school have used the web-based writing platform to teach students how to write for an audience and purpose.

“Blogs depend on the teachers, but it really encourages students to open up and presents the option for professional writers to read those posts,” added van Alstyne.

“Yes, the work may have been powered by technology, but it’s an important, basic lesson that remains.”

And Robertson agrees. It’s easy to focus on technological advancements and how their affect plays out in the classroom, but the primary focus of 21st Century Learning, she says, is the student. It’s the new, involved, tailored teaching practices that make this work - regardless of what touchscreen or web-hosting device one may be using.

“I think the real lesson with 21st Century Learning is that whether or not you have the tech-nology you can still do this,” said Robertson.

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Carving out a community Vice-principal says school, neighbourhood wanted to make a statement of inclusiveness.


It’s been nearly four decades since his father, along with other elders of the Squamish

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But no matter how many times he’s asked to carve – and Yelton makes his living doing so – he says it’s always an honour when he gets to work with students on the North Shore.

“It means a lot to me to show youth what culture is right in their backyard,” said Yelton.

“I believe our nation is reviving this art form, but to be carving with the students, what this represents is that we’re all equal and welcome to this area.”

Currently, Yelton is finish-ing a welcome totem pole for Handsworth secondary school – the third such piece he’s worked on for the school district. Prior to this project, Yelton had carved totem poles for Norgate and Westview elementary schools, as well as Carson Graham secondary.

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“The reason we landed this area was, in part, because of that salm-on resource,” he added.

“We cooked it, froze it and smoked it. We survived on that.”

Yelton expects he’ll be finished carving within a week and will then turn the totem pole over to Handsworth’s Grade 9 woodshop class for painting. The students, Yelton added, will help stand the totem pole once the painting is fin-ished.

Markus Hansen, Handsworth’s woodshop teacher, said having Yelton at the school for the past three weeks has been as much an art project as it’s been a history lesson. Yelton, he said, has offered students lessons in First Nations culture since he arrived at the school and the project has proven to be a positive vehicle of understanding for the stu-dents involved.

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The future of North Vancouver’s Habourside Drive could go one of four ways.

From an area of office and hotel space, to a hub of residential housing and pedestrian-friendly shopping, city officials will soon have a draft policy plan to consider before a town hall meeting on the development next month.

On Oct. 18, Chuck Brook, a consultant work-ing on the Harbourside policy plan, made a pre-sentation to CNV council outlining four land-use scenarios for the area.

Under the current scenario, the area devel-opment would be primarily commercial — with office buildings, surface parking, and a budget-style hotel — but by adding residential housing to the mix, the possibilities for the area could be far more diverse, Brook said.

Brook’s firm has divided plans into four differ-ent scenarios, each with different levels of resi-dential and commercial use.

Last month, more than 100 people turned out for a public meeting and gave feedback on the scenarios, with the majority — 48 per cent — pre-ferring the option with the highest residential density of about 800 units.

By adding residential buildings to the mix, the public could see increased benefits in the area, including expansion of public parks enhance-ments to the Kings Mill Walk, improved Spirit Trail connectivity, and opportunities for on-site rental and seniors housing, Brook told council.

He said shopping and dining services, an off-leash dog park, waterfront amenities (such as a floating walkway or pier) and waterfront connec-tions (such as a water taxi) were also at the top of attendees wish lists.

Brook’s presentation to council was an update on the progress made so far, but the planning process is far from over, he noted.

The next step will be the preparation of a draft policy plan, which will be submitted for review by city staff and advisory bodies in the next few weeks.

The plan will then go back to the public and will be discussed at a town hall meeting, likely to take place at the end of November.

If council decides that the future of the area should include a residential component the zon-ing bylaws will have to be revamped.

Currently, the area is only approved for com-mercial or light industrial use.

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-Scenario B: Mixed-use development of 1.0 FSR commercial plus 0.7 FSR residential

-Scenario C: Mixed-use development of 0.7 FSR commercial plus 1.3 FSR residential

-Scenario D: Mixed-use development of 1.0 FSR commercial plus 1.5 FSR residential

The four faces of HarboursideCNV council receives public input on potential waterfront development.

OPTION D - At a public meeting last month to discuss future development along

Harbourside Drive, the majority of attendees (48 per cent) favoured option D, which includes the highest residential density.

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Your choices lead to the consideration of weighing the benefi ts of low mort-gage rates now versus waiting for possible decreases in home prices. In oth-er words, will a low mortgage rate now benefi t you more than a potential decrease in home prices – and how much would home prices need to de-crease to offset you paying potentially higher mortgage rates. Not easy to predict, and not an easy decision, but I’ll try to help with some calculations.

First, to help you understand the increased interest costs when mortgage rates increase, here is a comparison between three mortgages of $350,000, assuming a 5-year fi xed term, 35-year amortization and rate increases of one half percent for each calculation.

The bottom line here is that you will pay $17,101.39 more interest during the fi rst 5-years of your mortgage alone if the mortgage rate is increased by one percent. Your overall payment per month is also $209.12 more.

This leads to a second calculation/consideration to help you decide whether to wait – and that is your purchasing power, which is based directly on the size of the mortgage that you qualify for. When mortgage rates increase, you qualify for a lower mortgage amount and thus a lower purchase price. To what extent could you be affected?

Let’s assume that you meet with a mortgage specialist today and after all of your fi nancial information is considered, you qualify for a mortgage of $350,000. (As above, you have chosen a 5-year term at 3.75% and a 35-year amortization.) Now consider you decide to wait to buy and interest rates increase by a total of one percent to 4.75%. The outcome is that you would now qualify for approximately $43,000 less mortgage, or $307,000. There-fore, the purchase price of a home you qualify for is reduced accordingly. Most importantly though, you would need to rely on an equivalent (or bet-ter) percentage decrease in the purchase price of the home to offset the interest rate increases. And don’t forget that you might be paying rent while waiting, further compounding the home price reduction factor….

A compelling reason to take advantage of today’s low mortgage rates is to understand the effects of increased mortgage rates on your purchasing power. A sure thing right now is that mortgage rates are (again) close to all time lows. An unknown factor is where house prices are headed. To help you decide, seek the advice of your mortgage specialist and realtor.

* In this chart we assume the following: (i) a constant interest rate throughout the amortization period, (ii) interest is compounded semi-annually for fi xed interest rates and each payment period for variable interest rates; and (ii) the payment schedule you selected is maintained with no additional payments or skipped payments, unless selected by you. Royal Bank of Canada does not make any express or implied warranties or representations with respect to any information or results in connection with these calculations. Royal Bank of Canada will not be liable for any losses or damages arising from any errors or omissions in any information or results, or any action or decision made by you in reliance on any information or results.

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The sectional couch, its cushions freshly plumped, awaits its guests for the evening.

The coff ee table is laid out with an impressive array of snacks; bever-ages and related mixes are lined up at the wet bar.

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Renewing an old home is a major undertaking: from the design process to permit approval to completion, it is an involved process for homeowner and renovator.

When that renovation can actually give the homeowner more space, the renewal becomes an upgrade.

Such was the case at a West Side Vancouver single-family home – situated on a desirable corner lot in a fantastic neighbourhood – where the house itself was in need of a major overhaul of almost everything from the ground up.

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So RJR made a full presentation and dis-cussed everything with the clients, from fi xed-price contracts to cost-plus to the approach on the project.

“If the client doesn’t have an architect, which this client didn’t, they need to contract with a company that has a design, architec-tural and build capability, which we do,” says Stewart.

“Because of our complete service we were able to satisfy their needs from design to build with a fi xed price. We told the client this renovation was going to be in the range of $600,000 to achieve what they wanted.”

Before a fi xed price is agreed on, RJR does a thorough examination of the home, assesses what can be seen, then evaluates what changes need to take place and the cost of those changes, and then go from there.

RJR has the architectural/design depart-ment involved in the initial process and works closely with the estimating department, so they are well versed in the costing. Th is allows them to assure their clients – if the scope of the project isn’t changed by the clients – what the price will be.

Sometimes, there are unpredictable costs, Stewart says, but RJR does its best to mitigate

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Fire has always been hailed as one of the most important discoveries of humankind. It gave early humans much-needed warmth, and a way to cook or smoke their hard-earned food.

Th ese days, fi re may not be as much a necessity as it was thousands of years ago, but many homeowners still like to have a fi replace, sometimes more than one, within their dwelling. And oft en – especially with the trend of indoor-outdoor living year-round on B.C.’s West Coast – homeowners like to have a fi replace outside, too.

Current homeowners have a lot more choice and variety than their ancestors did when it comes to fi re; now, there are gas, elec-tric and wood-burning fi replaces available, and even portable, ethanol-fuelled fi res that can be used indoors and out.

At Fireplaces Unlimited, sales manager Dale Fouquette says homeowners oft en choose what kind of fi replace they want de-pending on the size of their home, and on the scope of their home renovations.

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From gas to electric, from wood-burning to ethanol-fuelled, a wide array of fi replaces are available to homeowners in all kinds of sizes, shapes, materials and designs. Fireplaces Unlimited sales manager Dale Fouquette, above, says the choice often depends on the homeowner and what kind of home they have (i.e. condo as opposed to single-family), as well as what kind of look they want. Rob Newell photos

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Amateur home chefs are likely more common now than ever before, thanks to Th e Food Network and other related TV shows and series.

And they like the best and latest in the kitchen, where the newest kitchen ranges have now become a ‘must have’ for many, says Coast Wholesale Appliances’ Michael Ramsey.

“We have been fi nding over the past fi ve years (that) once you go up from your basic range, clients want to add a convec-tion oven,” Ramsey says.

“Th e advantage with the fan assist in a convection range is it helps move the warm air around the food, so it cooks quicker at a lower tempera-ture. It provides better results for baking and if you are cooking a roast, it seals in the fl avour.”

Gas has always been considered the best way to go for the cook top because the chef can control the temperature much better than electricity.

Where natural gas is not available, the fairly new ceramic tops have the advantage of providing more fl at working space and are easier to clean, but controlling the tem-perature can be harder because the element

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“Induction cooking technology is very popular right now for cook tops,” says Ramsey.

Heat is generated by the interac-tion between the cooking surface and the cookwear, he notes, ex-plaining how induction works.

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very quickly. Th is is also a good way to go if you don’t have access to natural gas,” Ramsey says.

Many models include fantastic features, such as convection bake, broil, and roast, while cook tops provide remarkable control at ultra-high or ultra-low tempera-tures with burners that can deliver up to 18,000 BTUs of precision.

Other desirable features are warmer drawers, a secondary oven (some warming drawers can double as second ovens), bread proofi ng, dehydration settings for drying out fruit, and pastry settings.

Another great plus on some models is a temperature probe built into the range, a fantastic tool for the holiday turkeys.

With more and more outdoor kitchens being built each year in Metro Vancouver, the related equipment and accoutrements are becoming more advanced, Ramsey

says.“Outdoor kitchen are becoming

very popular. Some of the units contain a rice cooker, a 15-inch deep fryer, a wok or even a steam unit,” he says.

Some companies off er the tap-panyaki grill (tappanyaki is a style of Japanese cuisine that uses an iron grill), Ramsey notes, and in some of the higher-end ranges, chefs can pre-program recipes.

“If you have a recipe you are making on a regular basis, you can press a button and name that recipe,” he says.

“You program in how long you want it to cook for and at what temperature and one-touch will set everything for you.”

Whether amateur chef or professional, whether baker or entertainer, the kitchen ranges available today allow foodies of all levels to pursue their passion with a range they love.

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That may not happen right away, Laird says, but notes that a lot of 3D programming is already available or on its way, such as footage from the successful 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Vancou-ver and Whistler and the more recent FIFA World Cup.

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And the TV remains king in the media room, he adds.

“How large (the TV is) usually depends on the size of the room ... the TV is always the focus,” he says.

Being comfortable while watching the movie or game is also important.

A sales manager at a local Brick says sofas are as trendy as ever with clients, but especially in sectionals – for media rooms – whether in leather, microfibre or other materials.

Sectional sofas with built-in reclining seats are often pur-chased for home entertainment theatres and/or media rooms; some sectionals feature three or

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While projectors are still available – and soon, 3D projectors – the vast range of large, flatscreen TVs that are readily available attract many customers, he says.

Other technologies, such as sophisticated home speaker and intercom systems, are advancing every day.

Darryl Rosenfeldt, director of ConnectPro Ser-vices – the installers and experts available through Future Shop – says some 3D TVs are starting to come with WiFi access (wireless Internet capabil-ity).

People can already download movies from

the Internet and watch them on TV through their computer, but soon, all media will likely be able to be screened on the home’s television, Rosenfeldt says, including iTunes, photos, games and more.

And, he notes, people may not have to deal with multiple remotes much longer – a new remote controller allows homeowners to “control every-thing” in the home entertainment theatre, from TV and DVDs to listening to music.

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Saving energy can be as easy as turning the lights out when leaving a room.

While many Canadian homeowners took advantage of the federal Home Renovation Tax Credit to upgrade and renovate their homes to be more energy-effi cient, the HRTC was a one-time measure applicable only for the 2009 tax year.

But it can still pay to save.Terasen Gas off ers several residential rebate

programs that can help encourage Metro Van-couver homeowners to update their heating systems, updates that can help lower energy costs and still keep the entire home’s interior space and water properly heated.

“Customers are looking for information and products to help them use energy more effi ciently, save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions,” says Doug Stout, Terasen vice-president of energy solutions and external relations. “So through our three-year, $80-mil-lion Energy Effi ciency and Conservation initiative, we are providing them with the tools and resources to do just that.”

Such programs include: Switch ‘n Shrink: get a $1,000 rebate if they

switch from oil or propane to an Energy Star natural gas heating system (off er valid until Dec. 31, 2011)

EnerChoice fi replace: receive a $150 rebate for purchasing an EnerChoice gas fi replace

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Water heater: get a $50 rebate for upgrad-ing to an effi cient residential storage tank water heater that meets B.C.’s new effi ciency standards (off er ends Dec. 31, 2010)

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For builders in the City of Vancouver, Tera-sen is contributing toward a total incentive $3,500 available along with SolarBC and the City for the fi rst 50 homes built with solar hot water (www.solarbc.ca)

General savings tips: save up to 15 per cent

on home heating bills by keeping home space heating programmed to 20 degrees for when the family is home, and for 17 degrees when out or asleep (www.terasengas.com or 1-800-663-8400 for all off ers without a website or diff erent number listed)

Caulking: if living with fi xed, single-pane windows, caulk the interior side where the sash meets the frame as well as where the trim meets the wall; for exterior doors and win-dows that open, use weatherstripping where the two surfaces meet

Water: a fi ve-minute shower with a low-fl ow showerhead uses as little as 45 litres of water; a standard uses as much as 135 litres - that’s a diff erence of 32,850 litres a year

Insulation: save about two per cent on water heating bills by insulating all hot water pipes, especially where they run through unheated areas, such as basements or crawl spaces

Using such incentives helps both homeown-ers and Terasen get what they want – a more energy-effi cient home, energy savings and a reduced carbon footprint.

“Th is will help customers eliminate more than 775,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emis-sions, saving a total of 15.5 million gigajoules - enough natural gas to heat approximately 155,000 homes for one year,” says Stout.

Terasen Gas is committed to the sustainable and environmentally sound use of gas, Stout notes.

“So we encourage all of our customers to use energy wisely to keep costs down and to benefi t the environment,” he says.

Not only will the Energy Effi ciency and Conservation initiative help address B.C.’s cli-mate action goals for greenhouse gas emission reduction, but residential customers will also benefi t from conservation education, initia-tives for aff ordable housing and upgrade off ers for high-effi ciency appliances such as furnac-es, fi replaces and water heaters, Stout says.

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any extra spending.“In this case, there was an old oil tank we

discovered when we came across a copper line buried in the soil,” Stewart says. “We were able to get that removed safely and this was an extra cost to the client.”

Th e Vancouver house required a lot of structural upgrades in order to make the home sound, so it was structurally re-engineered and approved to earthquake standards.

In order to meet the requirements of the city, RJR had to reinforce with sheer walls and structural beams, which were masked by fi nished materials. On the exterior, the porch was rebuilt and enhanced, raised fascia details were applied to gables, pre-painted Hardie board siding was added, and modern materials were used to complement the period appearance of the house with stone, natural wood trim and cladding.

Inside a sprinkler system was installed throughout the home, along with radiant in-fl oor heating, true divided fi breglass windows and a high-effi ciency boiler.

Th e creative use of space includes two sepa-rate units for a total of three baths, two kitch-ens, and nine bedrooms. Th e fi nishes in both units are superb, with extensive use of natural wood and re-milled existing doors; both units fi t naturally into the style of the home.

Both suites have open-plan living, with the living room, full-size dining room and kitchen fl owing naturally from one to the other. Th e atmosphere is casual yet elegant with the striking millwork – from the fi replace to the crown mouldings, from the baseboards to the bookcases – adding a sophisticated touch.

As with any job, there were a few bumps in

the road – a huge glacier boulder was found when the house was lift ed, for example, and the property line was found to be two feet off , plus the fact that RJR had to work in an incredibly tiny space when the neighbour asked that a fence be installed between the two homes prior to the start of the renovation.

Th is is when a client will likely be thankful they have hired an experienced contractor.

Brought back from the brink with a sensi-tive and stunning renovation, this Vancouver home is now a delight to the homeowners and to the neighbourhood, where it now fi ts in like it has always belonged.

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RJR Construction improved this Vancouver home, inside and out, with a renovation that also increased the square footage. Submitted photos

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“A lot of people who are doing full-out renovations just want a new look,” he says.

“Some homes have two or more fi replaces – they can go anywhere. In bedrooms, in the basement, living rooms, family rooms, dens, patios and ensuites.”

Fireplaces Unlimited is the largest com-pany of its kind in Metro Vancouver, Fou-quette notes, and oft en provide fi replaces for well-known local builders working on major residential projects, both single-family detached and multi-family. Th e company off ers a massive variety of fi replaces in all shapes and sizes, indoor and out, as well as a choice of fuel (gas, electric, wood-burning and ethanol).

Oft en, Fireplaces Unlimited will replace an old, wood-burning fi replace with a new gas or electric one, Fouquette says, and adds that while gas is always a popular option with homeoweners, electric fi replaces are in demand in multi-family develop-ments.

As for the look, fi replaces can be contemporary and chic or tradi-tional and classic, square or rect-angular or vertical or even circular (some outdoor fi repits). Hearths and surrounds come in natural spa stone, limestone, granite, concrete, steel, travertine, glass, tile and crystal, among other options. Inside, instead of fake wood or stones among the fl ames, homeowners can choose to accentuate the blaze with everything from large, clear beads to small, sparkly black beads to crushed river rock. Some fi replaces even

feature beads or rock inside that turn diff erent colours; homeowners can pre-set the colour scheme how they want it.

Fouquette says that fl ush, or clean-face fi re-places are currently trendy with homeowners, likely because of their smooth, streamlined

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Ranging in size from table-top, glass-enclosed fl ames to mid-size to

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Th ese kinds of portable fi res are popular with condo owners and also, at events such as wedding receptions or fundraisers, where the table-top fi res can be moved inside to out, and vice versa, says Fouquette.

Fireplaces Unlimited off ers several local products to comsumers as well, a factor that may sway those concerned with a sustainable, eco-friendly lifestyle.

Ditto at Dynasty Fireplaces in Richmond, where the focus is soley on electric fi replaces.

Electric fi replaces also come in all kinds of looks, shapes and sizes, from modern and sleek to old-fashioned and antique.

While electric fi replaces generally don’t give as much heat as wood-burning or gas fi replac-es, they can still heat a room quite fast, notes Dynasty Fireplaces store manager Helen Lu.

And if homeowners want the look of the fi re without the heat, they can turn the heat option off in order to enjoy the fl ickering fl ames.

“(Homeowners) like the look, mostly, but they buy it to use for a real fi replace,” Lu says. “People who don’t have a lot of space like them a lot ... they like them for outdoor use too.”

Currently, clients are drawn to several diff erent styles of wall unit products, which can easily be hung on a wall anywhere in the house.

Slim and elegant, many wall unit styles look more like fl atscreen TVs than fi replaces; oth-ers look similar to beautifully framed photos of fi re.

Old wood-burning stoves can also be turned into electric units, and customers still have a lot of choice among free-standing units, as well as large, full-size fi replaces with surrounds in limestone, travertine, granite, marble and more. From simple and unadorned to detailed and intricate, clients can choose exactly the fi replace they want to complement their home.

Fireplaces have travelled the gamut over the centuries, evolving from an absolute necessity to a stylish home accessory, and today’s hom-eowners are taking advantage of the range of choices available.

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Dynasty Fireplaces store manager Helen Lu notes that electric fi replaces come in a huge variety of sizes, shapes and materi-als, from glass and granite to limestone and travertine. Rob Newell photo


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“It was amazing,” organizer Shawn Coady said. “The veterans, I don’t think had ever been put in that position where they got such accolades for what they did those years ago.”

An ex-military man himself, 12 years ago Coady sought to bring veterans to speak to his Beaver troop. But as time passed, it became more difficult for the veterans to make the indi-vidual journeys to talk to the Scouts.

“I guess I thought it was time to pick up the torch,” Coady said.

So he organized a Remembrance Day edu-cational program which gathers veterans and students in one location. There is a slide show, movie clips, and then at the end of the presenta-tion, the youth can ask the veterans questions.

It’s the only program of its kind in Canada and its goal is to connect youth with the day of com-memoration.

“I ask them what Remembrance Day is about. They give all sort of answers, none of which are wrong,” he said.

Last year, approximately 500 North Shore students attended the program. This year, the event’s co-organizer Ross Gulkison expects more.

“I think people are starting to revis-it Remembrance Day with the return of Afghanistan soldiers,” the North Shore Veterans council member said.

The program is open to children age eight and up. Schools can register classes by emailing [email protected]. The free event takes place on Tuesday, Nov. 2 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Centennial Theatre.

“After the presentation, the veterans hang around and talk with the kids,” Gulkison said. “It’s magical.”

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On Nov. 2 veterans will gather at Centennial Theatre for the Remembrance Day education program. Submitted photo


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Maintaining her edgeWest Vancouver’s Gila Hartges has laced ‘em up all over B.C., but she says it’s the skating community, not personal achievements, that

keeps her going.


If it wasn’t for all the gear the game requires, Gila Hartges says she would have happily played hockey.

But, the inevitable heavy padding needed to play Canada’s favourite pastime, left the German-born, West Vancouver-based Hartges with a life of figure skating and ice dancing to keep her busy.

“Skating is so interesting, it never stops. You can always improve. You learn more intricate steps, more danc-es,” says Hartges, with a smile.

“At the Karen Magnus Arena, I had the ice to myself at lunch. I would skate to George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue until I was red in the face.”

Since her arrival in B.C. in 1969, Hartges has skated all over the prov-ince. She’s lived in Southbank, Sechelt and West Van, but along the way she says she’s been lucky to be a part of a supportive, devoted skating commu-nity.

In West Van, for instance, Hartges helped start Skatefest – an annual per-formance held at the West Vancouver Ice Arena – with coach Carla Parton eight years ago. She also sits on the

board of the Canadian Ice Dance Theatre Association and recently helped organize a fundraiser at the West Van arena for the association’s artistic direc-tor Ron Vincent. She’s even taken les-sons from world champion ice dancer Victor Kraatz.

And while such a schedule does, admittedly, keep her busy, Hartges says she plans to turn her attention to West Vancouver’s municipal hall to lobby for a new ice arena for the community.

Hartges says the current ice surface is smaller than a full-sized rink and male skaters are nearly hitting the boards during their routines. She’d also like to see more bleachers and a skylight installed.

“It’s a vision of mine. I’d also like to invite seniors out to watch us skate,” said Hartges.

“But we don’t need just a remodel, we want to see a new arena at 22nd Street and Marine Drive.”

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West Vancouver’s Gila Hartges warms up before her ice dance practice at the West Vancouver Ice Arena, a venue she hopes to lobby municipal hall to replace.Greg Hoekstra photo

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Henrietta has really nice legs

A story has legs when it is so inter-esting that it commands addi-tional investigation and further

reporting. This is one of those stories.It all started back in January 2009

when a little trophy (shown at right) was spotted by workman Gary May hid-den away in the corner of the boiler room of vacant Lonsdale School just as demolition of the building was about to begin.

May figured it shouldn’t be lost for-ever in the rubble that was about to ensue. After all, it had the name “Tom Warren” inscribed on it, followed by “Boys’ Champion, Lonsdale School, 1932.” Surely this would be important to someone. So he retrieved it.

At the Lonsdale site a few days later, May got to talking with nearby resident Dick Lazenby whose full-time hobby is pre-1940 North Vancouver history. Lazenby had stopped by to witness the historic razing of the school that was constructed 100 years ago beginning in the latter half of 1910 and officially opened on April 8, 1911.

May mentioned the trophy to Lazenby and then showed it to him. Lazenby called me to see if I’d be interested in doing some research about it. Of course I would. There were important questions to be answered. Who was Tom Warren? Was he still alive? What was the trophy for? Why was it still in the school 77 years after it was awarded?

Some super-special sleuthing, which is one of the trademarks of this column, produced most of the answers.

Warren, born in England, had arrived in North Van at age 9, the seventh in a family of 11 children. They lived on East 18th. Tom played softball and soccer and the trophy was for the top boy at the school’s annual sports day. He died at 84 in 2002. His wife Mae still lives in North Van.

An Instant Replay column was the result, complete with a great photo show-ing the school half dismantled which was snapped by Cam McRae who lived across the street from the school on 22nd.

But why the trophy was left in the school for so long was still a mystery.

While doing the research, I came across the name of a Dr. Anderson, who was Lonsdale’s principal and Tom’s Grade 8 teacher.

I had never heard of this Dr. Anderson and thought it quite interest-ing that someone with a doctorate was an elementary school teacher. When I discovered it was a lady, Dr. Henrietta H. R. Anderson, I was intrigued and wanted to know more.

More sleuthing uncovered a startling truth about Henrietta that led me to speculate what might and what could have happened to that tro-phy, and which were outlined in a second column.

Born in Scotland in 1884, Henrietta came to Canada in 1912 to be married. Upon arrival she was met at a Halifax dock by her husband-to-be who informed her he’d married someone else. Not wanting to return to England where she felt she’d be pitied, she remained in Canada as a lifelong spinster and became one of B.C.’s most respected educators. She was the first recipient of the G.A. Fergusson Memorial Award,

the highest honour of the B.C. Teachers’ Federation, in 1933.

Following her Lonsdale principal-ship from 1922-33 and Queen Mary for 1933-34 while living most of the time on Tempe Crescent in a house that’s still there, she taught at the Provincial Normal School in Victoria where she became vice-principal.

An in-demand speaker, she was quot-ed in the Victoria Daily Times following a 1936 speech as wanting to see three improvements in the school system: 1. Development of public speaking. 2. A technical school for girls. 3. A physical education system.

Then came the kicker. Regarding the latter, she said, “There is too much sil-verware attached to sport at present. There has been too much making the team and nothing else. There are times when as principal I would have liked to dump the whole lot of silverware into the Inlet.”

So here’s what I speculated might have happened to Warren’s cup: At school’s end in 1932, he forgot to take the trophy home and our Henrietta told

the custodian to put it in the boiler room. But think what could have happened. She could have dumped it in Burrard Inlet.

The story did have legs. And it was just the beginning.

When Joan Bower, a student at Lonsdale beginning in 1942, read the stories about the trophy and Lonsdale School and saw some rocks from the school’s exterior heaped in a pile at the site, she took a couple of them, had them broken into pieces and glued on tiles to give as Christmas

presents to three friends who had all met at Lonsdale in their beloved Miss Thornton’s Grade 1 class.

The story of the Christmas gifts became a third Instant Replay story.

Macartney Tonello-Greenfield of Switch United Design Inc., charged with learning something of Lonsdale School’s history, found the story of the Lonsdale rocks Christmas presents on the Internet and contacted me. She was looking for a name connected to the school that might be used in the branding of Polygon Homes’ apartments that were soon to be built on the old school site. She wondered if I knew more about this Miss Thornton.

With no disrespect to Miss Thornton, I suggested Dr. Henrietta Anderson was someone she needed to read about and I sent off the first two Instant Replay stories of the cup and Henrietta for her to read.

She loved the stories, noting in an e-mail, “This is fantastic… I love these stories. They have a simplicity and cheeki-ness that just make them so endearing. I’d love to share them with the client.”

Sure enough, Polygon Homes liked Henrietta too and have named the 138-apartment development – now under construction and slated to be ready in 2012 – as Anderson Walk.

The complex is certainly within walking distance of all that Lonsdale Avenue has to offer.

Of course, if you’re going to go for a walk, you do need legs.

And that’s something the story of Lonsdale School and our Dr. Henrietta Alexandrina Ramage Anderson certainly has, don’t you think?

This is episode 397 from Len Corben’s treasure chest of stories – the great events and the quirky – that bring to life the North Shore’s rich sports history.

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And her name graces the Anderson Walk development on Lonsdale.

LONSDALE LEGEND - Dr. Henrietta Anderson (above and #3) was principal of Lonsdale School (#2) when Tom Warren won the school’s sports day trophy (#1) in 1932. Anderson’s name will live on with Polygon Homes’ new development on the old school site (#4). Above: North Vancouver Archives Collection/#2: Bob Mason collection/#3: Mary Harker

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For the past two weeks, former Deep Cove resident Penelope Perram has been forced to live in an East Vancouver motel.

“I’ve been looking [for a rental] for close to a year and a half,” she says sitting on the bed in the motel’s small one-bedroom unit.

Sydney is lying at her feet. Four and a half years ago, Perram adopted the now five-year-old mutt from the West Vancouver SPCA. The two bonded instantly. “He’s my 24/7 companion,” she says, as Sydney’s tail wags every time she mentions his name.

Recently he’s also become the source of instability in Perram’s life. The North Shore native is determined to live within the community she loves, but her enthusiasm is dwindling as count-less rentals reject her applications based on Sydney.

Even pet-friendly places seem to discriminate against big dogs, Perram says. And where dogs are accepted, they often come with additional fees, she says.

Perram has collected 3,000 signatures from residents who agree there’s a need for pet-friendly accommodation on the North Shore. “I know other people are facing similar situations. Often seniors have to give their pets up when they move into

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While North Vancover-Lonsdale MLA Naomi Yamamoto says her new ministerial role is great news, one NDP critic says it’s any-thing but a promotion.

Yamamoto is among the 17 Liberals who were handed new titles after PremierGordon Campbell’s cabinet shuffle on Monday. Yamamoto’s portfolio was switched from Minister of State for Intergovernmental Relations to the new post of Minister of State of Building Code Renewal.

Although still learning about the job’s description, Yamamoto said she hopes to streamline building codes and eliminate unnecessary duplication. There are lots of overlapping regulations developed by different levels of government that hinder the efficient delivery of buildings in B.C., she said. Removing those bar-riers will encourage jobs and investment, Yamamoto said, noting “greening” the code is also in the cards.

“I do have a passion not necessarily for building codes but [I do for] livable communities and I think the premier saw something in me that gave him confi-dence that we can make changes,” she said.

NDP critic of Yamamoto’s former portfolio, Delta North MLA Guy Gentner, says the premier’s actions speak of the opposite. While serving in intergovern-mental relations, two of the department’s most important issues — the New West Partnership, an interprovincial barrier-free trade arrangement, and the harmonized sales tax (HST) — were taken out of Yamamoto’s hands, he said. The B.C./Alberta/Saskatchewan agreement was primarily delivered by the pre-mier’s office, while the HST was dealt with by the Ministry of Finance, Gentner said, adding Yamamoto’s new placement is nothing more than a lateral move. “I would have thought she would have been given much more than this,” he said.

Monday’s announcements come at a time when Campbell’s approval rating has dropped below nine per cent, according to a recent Angus Reid opinion poll. This rating, the lowest recorded by any Canadian premier over the last two years, is widely attributed to the introduction of the widely-criticized HST.


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Hoofin’ through historySavion Glover lets his feet do the talking in ‘Bare Soundz’ show at Centennial Theatre Nov. 4 and 5.


Shortly before the end of Spike Lee’s satirical film Bamboozled, a character named Manray – played by tap dancing legend Savion

Glover – stands before a television studio audience, out of costume.

The set is silent. The crowd, made up of any number of the multitude of races that is America, had all arrived in black face.

And Glover’s character is expected to look the same, after all he’s one of the stars of The New Millennium Minstrel Show, a widely popular vari-ety program fashioned after the early 19th century performances that lampooned black Americans as happy, dancing slaves.

But, there was no burnt cork on his face that day; no fire engine red lipstick around his mouth. Manray had decided to, for the fist time in the film, present himself as himself – a lesson Glover says he was taught long before he stepped on any movie set.

“It’s my duty to force an education of dance through the hearing of our performance. Looks can be deceiving. In the early days of tap we presented a very selfless, derogatory and dark visual,” said Glover, reached on the phone in his hometown of Newark, N.J.

“The men and women I learned from taught me to listen to the sound of dance. That visual is what it is, but the real message is in what you hear.”

Bare Soundz, the show Glover has been per-forming off and on for the past four years, is an extension of that rhythmic belief. He’s worked with Sammy Davis Jr., danced for Bill Clinton and even taught Elmo how to tie his shoes in the past, but for these performances, a stark, bare stage with three wooden platforms is all he needs.

There’s no music and no over-the-top entrance for the dancers either. Bare Soundz, according to Glover, is just three guys navigating the past, and future, of tap dancing one click at a time.

“It’s free jazz, it’s hip hop, it’s what some call free music. But it’s also the history and details of the men and women who allow me to be a part of this. This is the history of our lives,” he said.

“If this dance means that another person ends up knowing about Gregory Hines then we’re doing our job. Maybe one day when I’m gone people will find out about me. But until then, I’m going to share these stories.”

For more information on Glover’s North Vancouver shows, visit www.centennialtheatre.com.

‘The men and women I learned from taught me to listen to the sound of dance. That visual is what it is, but the real message is in what you hear,’ explains tap dancing legend Savion Glover (pictured at right). Submitted photo


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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

7 OBITUARIES

COLLINS, Phyllis A. Oct. 3,1918 - Oct. 20,2010

Phyllis passed away peaceful-ly in her sleep at the Hogg Pa-vilion of Peace Arch Hospital. She leaves her husband of 60 years Jerry, sons Tim, Brian (Yvette), Matthew (Elizabeth), & four grandchildren. Daughter Kathleen predeceased Phyllis in 2005. As a youth Phyllis was a competitive swimmer and a player on a winning pro-vincial hockey team. Her achievements were many and varied. Phyllis attained Grade 12 level standing in her piano studies through the Toronto Conservatory of Music. War-time saw Phyllis on the staff of the British Admiralty Delega-tion in Washington D.C. from 1943 through 1948. After chil-dren were on to high school and beyond, Phyllis entered the real estate business as a sales agent in 1973, and later moved to the offi ces of the Provincial Superintendent of Real Estate Brokers. Over a period of 40+ years she re-searched family genealogy for both her McNeill as well as the Collins family. In 2001 Phyllis published her documented ge-nealogical research in a vol-ume for each of these families. Phyllis enjoyed social bridge, golf with her husband, curling, and her extensive gardening efforts. Special thanks to the staff at Weatherby and Hogg pavilions for their care and attention to Phyllis over the past 3+ years. In lieu of fl ow-ers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

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114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

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125 FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE

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130 HELP WANTED

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188 LEGAL SERVICES

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GUARANTEED. BBB Accredited. FREE Consultation Toll-free

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

242 CONCRETE & PLACING

ALL TYPES of Concrete & repairs. Asphalt, paving stones. Water-proofi ng. Drainage. 604-637-0532

245 CONTRACTORS



257 DRYWALL

RELIABLE DRYWALLERS, tapers & textures. 20 years exp. Com/Res. Reno’s. 604-603-7180

260 ELECTRICAL

#1167 LIC’D, BONDED. BBB Lge & small jobs. Expert trouble shooter, WCB. Low rates 24/7 604-617-1774

Electrical ContractorResidential / Commercial

✓ Maintenance & Service✓ Basements & Additions✓ Kitchen & Bath Reno’s✓ “Grow-op” Restoration✓ Main Service / Panel Upgrades

604-725-5400 BBB www.crimsonelectric.com

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

281 GARDENING

WEED FREE MUSHROOM Manure 13 yds - $150 or Well

Rotted 10 yds -$170 604-856-8877

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

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

287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

ADDITIONS, Reno’s & New Con-struction.Concrete Forming & Fram-ing Specialist. Call 604.218.3064RENORITE



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300 LANDSCAPING

Shaw Landscaping Ltd

We do Comp. Landscaping * Fall cleanup * gardening * Lawn cutting * Trees & shrubs, property maint., Fencing * Hedging & pruning * New Turf or lawn

Cell 778-688-1012 msg

320 MOVING & STORAGE

AAA ADVANCE MOVINGExperts in all kinds of moving/pack-ing. Excellent Service. Reas. rates! Different from the rest. 604-861-8885

www.advancemovingbc.com

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

AFFORDABLE MOVING

Local & Long Distance

From $45/Hr1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10 Ton Trucks

Insured ~ Licenced ~ 1 to 3 MenFree estimate/Seniors discount

Residential~Commercial~Pianos

604-537-4140

Pac-Man Movers 20 years exp ~ Reas rates. Call Kevin: (604)837-2744

SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured

Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539

PAINT SPECIAL3 rooms for $269, 2 coats(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls

Cloverdale Premium quality paint.NO PAYMENT until Job is

completed. Ask us about ourLaminate Flooring &

Maid Service!www.paintspecial.com

BESTWAY PAINTING & DECORATING

Interior / Exterior Small / Big Jobs

Comm/Res. Fully insured.Crown molding installation.Faux fi nish, staining & custom painting.

John 778-881-6737SAM GRIMES PROF. PAINTING Senior’s Discount. WCB covered. 604-922-7070 or 604-240-5809


329 PAINTING & DECORATING

MILANO PAINTING604 - 551- 6510Interior & Exterior

S Professional Painters S Free Estimates S Written Guaranteed S Bonded & Insured

PRIMO PAINTING604.723.8434

Interior & Exterior• Excellent Rates

• Top Quality • Insured • WCB • Written Guarantee

• Free Estimates

332 PAVING/SEAL COATINGALLAN CONST. & Asphalt. Brick,concrete, drainage, foundation &membrane repair. (604)618-2304 ~ 604-820-2187.

338 PLUMBING10% OFF if you Mention this AD! AMAN’S PLUMBING SERVICES

Lic.gas fi tter. Reas $. 778-895-2005

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

#1 Roofi ng Company in BC

All types of Roofi ng Over 35 Years in BusinessCall now & we pay 1/2 the HST

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EAST WEST ROOFING & SIDING CO. Roofs & re-roofs. BBB & WCB. 10% Discount, Insured.

Call 604-812-9721, 604-783-6437

GL ROOFING & Repairs. Cedarshakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofsBBB, WCB Insured. 604-240-5362.

LEAKY ROOF?Alin Maintenance Services

S Roof SChimney SSkylight SRepairsS All Leak Problems 604-319-2229

356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

RECYCLE-IT!#1 EARTH FRIENDLY

JUNK REMOVALMake us your fi rst call!

Reasonable Rates. Fast, Friendly & Uniformed Staff.

604.587.5865www.recycle-it-now.com

CHEAP LOADS Fast Reliable Service. All loads recycled. Mini-bins service avail. 604-922-5101

373A TELEPHONE SERVICESA FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE -Get Your First Month Free. BadCredit, Don’t Sweat It. No Deposits.No Credit Checks. Call FreedomPhone Lines Today Toll-Free 1-866-884-7464.

**HOME PHONE RECONNECT**Call 1-866-287-1348. Prepaid LongDistance Specials! Feature Pack-age Specials! Referral Program!Don’t be without a home phone!Call to Connect! 1-866-287-1348.

374 TREE SERVICES

✓ Tree & Stump Removal ✓ Certifi ed Arborists ✓ 20 yrs exp. 60’ bucket truck ✓ Crown reduction ✓ Spiral pruning ✓ Fully insured. Best Rates

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778Info: www.treeworksonline.ca

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PETS

477 PETS3/4 Shihtzu & 1/2 Papillon pups, fe-male, tri-colour, declaws, deworm, Parents on site. $450 604-795-6552

BLUE HEELER / Staffordshire Ter-rier cross puppies. 8 weeks old,born Sept 1. 4 females, 3 males.Family / farm raised, very friendly.$400.00. Call 604-798-9577.

BOSTON Terrier pups 10 wks, reg-istered, micro chip, vet ✔ shots, de-wormed, these are gorgeous pups delivery avail $900+ (604)557-3291

Boston Terriers pups, ckc reg, vet checked, reputable breeder, excel-lent pedigree. 1(604)794-3786

BOXER PUPPIES, great tempera-ment, family raised, stunning colors,vet ✓ dewormed, 1st shots $950 each. Call 604-341-1445

BOXER PUPS: family raised, vetchecked, 1st shots, ready now, must see, $900. (604)826-0548


X CROSSWORDPUZZLE NO.521

Copyright © 2010, Penny Press

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60. Cease to have61. Heidi Klum’s hus-band62. Gomer ____, marine63. Paul ____, Swiss painter64. Shaft horsepower (abbr.)

DOWN1. One of the Baldwin brothers2. Fright and alarm3. Pillow slip4. An abbot’s jurisdiction5. Consumed liquids6. C. ____en: O.J. prosecutor7. Point that is one point S of SE8. Equipment casualty9. Slightly open10. ___liff: court offi cer11. Software Sight License13. Where she sold seashells15. Contradicts20. Metric capacity unit21. Consumer24. The face of a clock25. European shad26. Counter-weights27. Electronic counter-measures28. _____ngle: 4-sided fi gure29. Point midway between S

and SE32. Canadian fl yers33. Japanese classical theater35. Orbital point where satellite is nearest to the earth36. Consumed food38. Atmospheric light bands41. Suspiration44. Suitable for use as food45. Unit of a temperature scale46. Black tropical American cuckoo48. Ribonuclease49. Cut down a tree50. Use language51. Object that is worshipped as a god52. Frosts53. Former ruler of Iran54. Give assistance to55. Thrust horse power (abbr.)56. Expression to attract attention

ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 521

PETS

477 PETSCATS & KITTENS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats.604-309-5388 / 856-4866CHIHUAHUA P.B. $595+, 8wks, Vet chkd, 1st shots, absolutely gor-geous, delivery avail. 604-557-3291CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES, 8 wks, vet ✓ 1st shot, 3M, black/white, 1F white/tan. $600. 778-998-4064.CHIHUAHUAS, tiny pups, 8 wks old, ready to go. 1 male, 1 female. parents to view $650 (604)794-7347.Dalmation pups, 1M, liver spotted, born july 1, ckc reg., all shots, de-worm, $1000. (604)793-5130

DOBERMAN PUP, MALE, 10 wks old, brown, $800.

Phone (604) 589-7477 (Surrey).

DOGO ARGENTINO MASTIFFS PB, 3 mos. old.1 male, 3 females.

$1500. 778-242-0862 or 778-808-5600.

GERMAN Shepherd pups, ckc reg. parents German bloodlines with no slope, exc temperament. $1000. (604)796-3026. No sun callsGERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS work-ing line blck & blck & tan, 6 wks, $650 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602GOLDEN LAB x Border Collie pups, 6 weeks old, $350. Call (604)793-2032Kittens; Himalayan rag doll x, cali-co, tabby, blk & white, litter trained, dewormed $75-$200. 604-823-2191LAB PUPS black & yellow ready to go Oct. 20 @ 8 wks, start @ $700 & come w/starter kits 604-477-2930LABS, Chocolate, Parents reg’d, pups not. 1st shots, dewormed, vet ✔, M/F, $600/ea. (604)850-4945MALTI / SHIH-TZU / POODLE X. Pups & adults. Adorable chocolate & other colours $700 604-820-9469NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! www.856-dogs.com or call: 604-856-3647.PRESA CANARIO P/B. All black. Ready to go. Dad 150lbs, Mom 120lbs. $700 obo. 778-552-1525YORKIE PUPS. P/B no papers. Shots, vet checked, females, $800. Call 604-858-5826 ChwkYORKSHIRE Terrier Puppies, M $750. 1st shots, vet ✓, ears up, 10 wk old, ready to go. 604-543-5255.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

545 FUELBEST FIREWOOD

32nd Season & 37,000 Cust Deliv. Fully Seas. Maple, Birch, Alder

604-582-7095

548 FURNITURESofa Italia 604.580.2525

560 MISC. FOR SALE

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

560 MISC. FOR SALE

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HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com

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566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

COLLECTORS SAXOPHONESBaritone 1926 Silver, CM Conn Ltd, original with Case, good shape, $3500 Call 604-534-2997

DIGITAL Piano Keyboard, like new, 58”x13”. $400. Call (604)869-5576 to see.

REAL ESTATE

603 ACREAGE

20 Acres-$0 Down! $99/mo. Near Growing El Paso, Texas. Guaranteed Owner Financing, No Credit Checks. Money Back Guarantee.FreeMap/Pictures. 800-755-8953 www.sunsetranches.com

627 HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSESOlder Home? Damaged Home?

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Call Us First! 604.657.9422

630 LOTS

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!

636 MORTGAGES

BANK ON US! Mortgages for purchases, renos, debt con-solidation, foreclosure. Bank rates. Many alternative lending programs.Let Dave Fitzpatrick, your Mortgage Warrior, simpli-fy the process!1-888-711-8818

[email protected]

REAL ESTATE

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVEHOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.caHomelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDOPARKSVILLE WINTER GETAWAY

Oceanfront, fully furnished /equipped 2 bdrm condo. Awesome view. Bright, cozy & quiet. Cable TV & wireless internet. Sandy beach, walking trails & golf. Private rental in beautiful resort setting. N/S, N/P. Call 250-949-6702 (leave message) or email: [email protected] COQUITLAM downtown Beautiful Quiet Clean Built 2006. 2ndfl r+elevtr 2bedrm 2bath laundr 7appls Covered deck U/gnd prkg+stor Gym. Refs, 1yr min lease, n/s, n/p. $1250/mo incl hot water + gas-fi repl. 778-231-2718SEMIAHMOO MALL Quiet, one bed, 750 sq/ft apt behind mall. No pets/no smoke. Call 604-219-9002

TRANSPORTATION

806 ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

1963 Corvette Stingray con-vertible, 4spd, 327, silver blue. Over $73k in receipts. Excep-tional car, serious inquires on-ly! 778-887-9245

1978 Corvette, 95% restored, black, red interior, 300km (on re-stored engine), asking $20,000 obo. (604)378-9922

810 AUTO FINANCING$0 DOWN & we make your 1st payment at auto credit fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599. www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309.

NEED A VEHICLE? No Credit? Bad Credit. Cars - Trucks - SUVs. Good credit or bad credit. Guaranteed to Drive. 1-877-734-9242. Apply online www.Joanmasters.caWANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CRED-IT? Last week 18 out of 21 applica-tions approved! We fund your future not your past. Any Credit. Want a VISA? www.coastlineautocred-it.com or 1-888-208-3205.

818 CARS - DOMESTIC1981 AMC CONCORD 2 dr., 258 c.i. 6, auto. All power equip. Ex. orig cond. $1895 obo. 604-852-8762.1989 Olds Sierra Cutlass Grey ext, low mileage, exc cond. 1 owner, no accid, new tires, n/s. $3000 obo. 604-261-00941999 MALIBU, brown, auto, good running cond., 84 km, very clean, $5,500 obo. Phone (604) 614-2910200 Ford Focus, 243,000 hwy km, well maint, new clutch, lots of new parts, $2000 obo. (604)792-6679

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS2001 VW Cabriolet, 138kms, air-care, 5sp, man., exc cond., all ser-vice records, $8000. (604)702-83302003 HONDA Accord EX-L. Black, lthr, fully loaded ex cond. Orig own-er. 221K. $9000 obo. 604-556-8778

TRANSPORTATION

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS2002 HONDA Civic 4 Dr, 88000 Km’s, Original owner, automatic, alarm, air cond. CD Stereo, no ac- cidents, $7600. 604-271-9699

2003 NISSAN SENTRA, white, 4 dr auto, CD, A/C, 169 K, nice & clean, $2,999 fi rm. (778)246-2020.

2006 VOLVO V70, 103K, fully load-ed, blk heater, Volvo service warr 2yrs. $18,850. 604-986-5427

2007 TOYOTA CAMRY, red, auto, 6 cyl. exc. cond. like new, 24,000 kms. $20,000 604-464-4172

2008 BMW 335CI coupe, bluetooth, nav., warr 2012, loaded, absoulute beauty $38,800. 604-218-2149

838 RECREATIONAL/SALE

1989 Kustom Koach, 23’ - 5th whl, 94 Chev 3/4T, Xcab shrt bx,low km, $9,900 both or sep.(604)856-3819

2004 GMC 2500 HD, 2x4, Duramax -Allison, short box, 14k, 5th whl, rolltop cover, truck cover, $37,000 obo. 604-939-0207

2008 Neptune Holiday Rambler, 300 Cummings diesel, 6sp Alison tran, 37’, 4 slides, slp 6, loaded, warranty, $155,000 obo. Call (604)378-9922

26’ TRAVEL TRAILER (and truck?) in Excellent condition. Details and Pictures: LivingSpace4Rent.com

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL

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ALL VEHICLES WANTED

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851 TRUCKS & VANS

2004 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT quad cab 97,500kms exc cond. Well Maintained $14,750. 604-781-7142

TRANSPORTATION

851 TRUCKS & VANS

2010 TS KIA SEDONA loaded, low km. Lady driven, silver, 7 passenger, $30,000. Delta 778-960-8406

Includes one week in the Abbotsford News,Agassiz Observer, Chilliwack Progress,Hope Standard, Mission City Record,Abbotsford Daily, and the Chilliwack Daily.

Includes:TRUCKS, CARS, BOATS,TRAILERS, RV’S, VANS3 lines in all listed publicationsfor one week only $10 + tax.

Includes a listing on bcclassifi ed.com(private party ads only)

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GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY - Thrifty Foods officially opened its first location on the North Shore last week with a ceremonial ribbon cutting and a whopping $20,000 donation to the Canadian Breast Cancer Society. Local dignitaries, including CNV Mayor Darrell Mussatto, and company officials were on-hand Wednesday, Oct. 20, when the doors opened at the new 845 Marine Drive location in North Vancouver. The store is the chain’s sixth location in the Lower Mainland and 25th location since opening in 1977. As part of the grand opening, Thrifty Foods, along with partner Rogers’ Chocolates, presented the Breast Cancer Society with the cheque – money raised through their collaborative “Cure by Chocolate” campaign. Thrifty Foods President Milford Sorenson told those in attendance that the company plans to be a community player on the North Shore. “We look forward being a part of the community and to giving back,” he said. Pictured above: Steve Parkhill, president of Rogers’ Chocolates, Gillian Bird, North Vancouver resident and breast cancer survivor, Ledford Lilley, treasurer for the Canadian Breast Cancer Society, and Milford Sorenson.Greg Hoekstra photo

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Fresh CanadianLamb LegsWhole or Butt Portion$12.08/kg

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