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A rally and vigil was held on the weekend, in memory of January Lupaz, a transgendered woman. See Page A3
Food bank down to one day a week GVFB says card system makes distribution more efficient Grant Granger
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Keg ‘closed for renovations’ Structural issues in historic building forces restaurant to lay off all of its staff Grant Granger
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The introduction of an electronic client card system means clients at the New Westminster food bank are served one day a week instead of two. Up until the end of October, clients with last names beginning with A to L went to the food bank at Shiloh-Sixth Avenue Church on Tuesday mornings and those who were M to Z went on Wednesdays. According to Greater Vancouver Food Bank (GVFB) spokeswoman Kay Thody, the split was required because demand in New Westminster was so high, compared to its 14 other depots in the Lower Mainland. However, the card system allows for the processing and distribution to be done quicker, said Thody, so the depot is currently serving on Wednesdays only, for now. “Nobody has to line up outside, and it’s not as crowded,” said Thody of the change. Please see PART, A3
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COUNCIL MEETINGS Monday, January 14 3:00 pm Committee of the Whole Council Chamber 7:00 pm Regular Council Council Chamber
Heart 2 Art is an intergenerational art-based project at Century House and New West Youth Centre for youth 13 -18 years old and adults 50+ years. There will be five different workshop series: Variety, Theatre/Performance, Digital Photography, Mosaic and Spoken Word. At the conclusion of all the projects, celebrate your participation at the Public Gala in April 2013.
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• Friday, February 1 at 3:00 pm or 5:30 pm • Saturday, February 2 at 11:30 am or 1:00 pm
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CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS Railway Community Panel The City is seeking applications for the three available resident positions on the new Railway Community Advisory Panel (RCAP). The panel, with representation from the City, the railways and the community, is intended to: •
Provide a forum for the exchange of information between the Canadian Pacific, Canadian National, Southern Railway of British Columbia and Burlington Northern Railways and the City of New Westminster.
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Provide recommendations to the railways and City on specific issues or items as required, such as railway operations and infrastructure improvements and planned developments or area restructure plans adjacent to railway right-of-way.
RCAP is intended to meet quarterly, or at the call of the panel’s Chair as issues arise.
Please sign up at the Century House front office for any of these workshop series or call 604-519-1066.
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Tuesdays: 6:30 - 8:30 pm January 22; February 5 & 19; March 5 & 19 Cost: FREE Location: Century House
If an eReader or tablet was under your Christmas tree this year, you can expand your reading by downloading library books and magazines from the New Westminster Public Library. The library is offering a workshop on Thursday, January 17 at 7:00 pm where you will learn how to borrow and download eBooks, eMagazines and eAudiobooks to a computer, eReader or mobile device. As space is limited, please pre-register. Call 604-527-4667. The New Westminster Public Library is at 716 6th Avenue and is wheelchair accessible.
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Infocus Burr society hopes compensation near OPINION page 6 | LETTERS page 7
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The Raymond Burr Performing Arts Society is hoping New Westminster city council will soon live up to a commitment to provide compensation for equipment the society owned before the Burr Theatre was sold in 2009, says president Ted Eddy. When the society’s lease for the theatre expired in 2006 they were about to go through an auction process to dispose of the society’s assets in the theatre such as curtains, lighting and a sound system, which Eddy maintains had a purchase value of about $100,000. But the city, said Eddy, asked the society to leave them there which then-president Ted Syverson and the board was agreeable to, as long as the building was used as a community theatre. If it ceased to be utilized for that purpose the city would pay the society $14,000 in compensation, said Eddy. Although the society—through its sister body the Columbia Theatre Heritage Trust—made a bid of $1 million for the Burr, said Eddy, the city sold the building for $850,000 in 2009 to Lafflines owner Barry Buckland, who has converted it into
a comedy club and dinner theatre. “Although we were perplexed at how [the sale] happened, we asked for removal of our theatre assets because we had a purchaser willing to pay considerably more than $14,000,” said Eddy. However, the city said it had no record it made any compensation agreement with the society. So Eddy filed freedom of information requests seeking confirmation of the agreement. In mid-August, the provincial privacy commissioner forced the city to hand over minutes of an in-camera meeting in which council unanimously approved the deal in principle, said Eddy. “In my view it is the moral equivalent of a contract.” The society wants to use the compensation to help fund awards, bursaries and scholarships for Douglas College theatre students, and has already started providing them even though the compensation has yet to be provided, said Eddy. Eddy said he has been invited to appear before council next Monday, but won’t comment on the state of the ongoing discussions with the city. “I don’t want to poison the well,” said Eddy.
Remembering January Lupaz Members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, transgendered, queer and/or intersex community, as well as their supporters, gathered at New Westminster city hall on Saturday to remember January Marie Lupaz, a transgendered woman who was murdered in her apartment in September. Organized by the Transtastic Coalition for Equality, the rally was also a call for greater safety and more protection in the charter of rights for their community. Following a traditional First Nations prayer by Chief Sandra Laframboise, and some short speeches, the rally marched to the provincial courthouse on Carnarvon Street for a candlelight vigil. Charles Jameson (Jamie) Neel, 20, was arrested Dec. 5 and charged with Lupaz’s murder.
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In addition, the number of people using the food banks is growing, and with lots of depots to deliver to it’s difficult keeping the food fresh. Going to one day means the GVFB isn’t handing out produce and perishables two days after they were delivered, she said. “Without proper refrigeration and storage, time becomes of the essence,” said Thody, who estimated New Westminster serves about 500 clients a week. “We’re not dealing with lost nutrition.” Shiloh Hospitality Project director
Jaimie McEvoy, who is also a city councillor, said the change was introduced on a three-month trial basis. “We’re taking a wait-and-see attitude, and at the end of the three months we’ll sit down and evaluate and consult with the clients and see what they think,” said McEvoy. Thody said since the card system was introduced region-wide, it has worked “extremely efficiently” and the GVFB has been “able to have a better handle on how many people we’re serving.” twitter.com/lonegrangerbnw
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Team disbanding will save NWPD money Municipal emergency response squad folds, New West signs on with RCMP Grant Granger
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The New Westminster Police Department expects to save about $100,000 by using the RCMP’s emergency response team following the disbanding of a similar squad comprised of officers from four municipal forces. The Municipal Integrated Emergency Response Team (MIERT), which was formed in the late 1990s, was disbanded as of Jan. 1. MIERT responded to high-risk situations such as drug busts, armed standoffs and gang-related arrests in Abbotsford, Delta, Port Moody and New West with all of the forces contributing personnel. “What it really came down to is probably we started to see our use of it declining yet our cost of it increasing,” said NWPD Chief Const. Dave Jones. Under the MIERT model, he said, the
department paid a floating cost of about $400,000. Most of the money would go toward paying the salaries of its officers to be involved on the team as well as equipment, a vehicle and administration. On top of those costs, every time MIERT was called to New West, the NWPD would have to pay the extra costs, such as overtime. Jones said New Westminster utilized MIERT much more in the early years because of drug-related incidents, something that has declined significantly in recent years. Now the NWPD will pay a fixed cost of just over $300,000, said Jones. Contracting the service out will also allow the officers previously seconded in MIERT to return to front-line policing in New West, said Jones. The wages of any members the department does contribute to the RCMP team, which receives federal and provincial funding, will be paid back to the NWPD. He also pointed out using the
RCMP team ensures there will be highquality and highly trained personnel responding to all the incidents. Jones said the four forces began looking at the switch almost two years ago. He emphasized there was no political pressure to make the move. “What is prevalent is we start to hear about the cost of policing and sustainability of policing, so we’re trying to be aware of it and look at areas where we can maintain the same level of services but in a manner that will allow us to build our force in a different way,” Jones said. While Port Moody has opted to use the Vancouver Police Department’s response team when needed and Delta has decided on a hybrid of Vancouver and its own, Abbotsford will develop its own squad. APD Const. Ian MacDonald said that city made the most use of MIERT and paid the largest portion of the costs, between 40 and 50 per cent. It made particular use of it in 2008 and 2009 to
deal with Abbotsford’s gang problem. The last time MIERT was utilized in New Westminster was for a standoff near the Starlight Casino parking lot in Queensborough on Nov. 8 in which the gunman was shot by police and later died. Jones said the RCMP’s Lower Mainland team was actually the first to respond to the incident until MIERT was able to arrive and take over. The provincial Independent Investigations Office has taken over investigation of that case. – with files from Vikki Hopes
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No sooner has Canada Post completed its Christmas rush of deliveries when the anticipation of that daily visit to the mailbox started all over again. Property assessments were mailed this month. You likely already have yours. If you live in New Westminster, assessments this year are five per cent higher on average than last year. An example in the Queen’s Park neighbourhood showed a jump of 10 per cent to more than $1.1 million. In Burnaby, some assessments dropped by as much as five per cent while others increased by 10 per cent. Single-family homes in areas like Buckingham, Kensington and Forglen are worth more than $1 million. Your home is likely the single biggest financial investment you’ll ever make. Everyone likes to see their investment paying off. Overall, the assessment notices highlight how out-of-touch real estate in Metro Vancouver is with the reality of people’s bank accounts. The top-valued residential property in Surrey, worth $14.1 million, would rank 64th in Vancouver. The most expensive house, in Point Grey, is assessed at $39.3 million. In 2010, the median total family income in British Columbia was $66,970. According to the Royal Bank’s affordability index, the cost of owning a detached bungalow in Metro Vancouver consumes 86 per cent of a household’s pre-tax income. That doesn’t leave much for the other necessities of life—like food, transportation, clothes—let alone some of its pleasures. It’s a good thing we live in such beautiful surroundings. At least walking along the beach, hiking a trail, playing in a park are still free. For now.
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A real hero for aboriginal people VICTORIA – The century-old plight of Canada’s aboriginal people is back in the public eye, thanks to protests dubbed Idle No More. As with Occupy protests last year, the demands are vague. One of the claims, repeated in media coverage of protests, is that the federal government is moving to end the historic Indian Act restriction against selling reserve land. A look at the federal legislation, Bill C-45, shows this is not the case. Amendments ease restrictive provisions for leasing reserve land, which remains property of the Crown held in perpetuity for the aboriginal community. This change was initiated by B.C. aboriginal leaders so they can follow the trail blazed by one of the most entrepreneurial chiefs in Canadian history. His name is Ron Derrickson, and he served six terms as chief of the Westbank First Nation near Kelowna. One of my first big reporting assignments was covering a Royal Commission into his administration’s business
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affairs in the mid-1980s. There had been an astonishing 17 federal investigations before that, stemming from local claims that Derrickson was just too successful. He drove a big black Mercedes, wore expensive suits, and established a bunch of enterprises, including Canada’s first water slide. The commission was chaired by John Hall, then known as the Crown prosecutor who put serial killer Clifford Olson away, and now an appeal court judge. Derrickson’s suit jacket had a conspicuous bulge as he took the stand each day. He was packing a semi-automatic pistol, having demanded and received a carry permit after a brutal attempt on his life. The hit man, an ex-cop, was hired by people who didn’t like the bottom-line way Derrickson
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ran Westbank’s lease-hold mobile home parks. He showed up at Derrickson’s home one day and tried to beat him to death with a metal bar. Badly injured, Derrickson made it to his gun cabinet and shot his assailant, who survived to go to prison. Derrickson testified his approach to the Indian Affairs bureaucracy was simple. He did business, and if they didn’t like it, they could tell him. Reserve land can’t be sold, so he leased it, offering people a low-cost way to enjoy the sunny Okanagan. His business plan was also simple. Drive to California and see what they’re doing. Drive back and do it in B.C. A 2007 profile of Derrickson by Greg Fjetland in Canadian Business magazine describes how he came by his approach to Ottawa. He grew up “dirt poor, living in a tar paper shack.” His family name was Tousawasket, until the local Indian Agent drew an Anglo name out of a hat. He and his brother were the first aboriginal kids to attend public school in Kelowna. Racist
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Will gov’t let us decide our energy future? Re: Is gas the enviro-villain of 2013? (BC Views, NewsLeader, Jan. 4) In his opinion piece, Tom Fletcher asked who is behind this concern regarding the B.C. government’s eggs-in-onebasket plan to build natural gas liquefaction plants on the North Coast. However, in his rush to piece together a conspiracy theory to undermine the Canadian petroleum industry (“Ecopropaganda! Matt Damon!! Rockefellers!!!”), he avoids actual issues. Far from a shadowy cabal of billionaires, there are a wide variety of British Columbians concerned about B.C. becoming reliant on hydrocarbon (gas, bitumen, coal) exports. It is First Nations and fishers on our coast who see their livelihood and way of life threatened. It is climate scientists and environmentalists who see as unethical our government’s ambivalence toward the global greenhouse gas problem. It is economists warning that leveraging our
entire economy on volatile energy markets bereft of any back-up plan is potentially treacherous. It is regular citizens across the province who feel shut out of the decision-making process as an unaccountable government sinks our tax dollars into grand plans, sells off our resources, and fails to provide us the basic details of the business case. I actually agree with Fletcher’s last point. It would be great if Canadians and British Columbians were able to make their own decisions about hydrocarbon development. However, the decisions are being made overseas by energy corporations (many of them state-owned), whose only interests are rapid extraction and export. They are not concerned about the sustainability of Canada’s energy supply, building our domestic refining ability, or providing value-added jobs in Canada’s labour market. They don’t care if our lakes and rivers have fish. They are not going to have to pay to dike our coastal cities. It’s not their job to care. It is
our job as engaged citizens to get involved in these decisions. Will our government let us? Patrick Johnstone New Westminster
GHG QUESTION IGNORED Tom Fletcher confuses the question of Canada’s economic sovereignty in regard to gas production and sales with what should be seen as the real issue. That is: Should we be continuing to expand the amount of greenhouse gas producing fuels at all? Canada’s economic interests will be better served over time by creating jobs in fields of energy production which will permit Tom’s children to have breathable air, among other benefits. In 20 years, or perhaps sooner, the social disruption caused by climate disturbance and ocean rise will very likely be so great as to set us back to 19th century levels of subsistence agriculture. If the survivors are lucky. The real “alternatives” are to push current oil, gas, coal
interests to use their profits to develop non-GHG energy forms. These already exist, people need to wake up to this global threat. Colin Dover New Westminster
WRIGHT DEFIED PUBLIC OPINION Mayor Wright went doggedly beyond his mandate to defend the ramrodding through of the financing of the office building as part of the civic centre now named “The Anvil.” Wright defied the public’s strong admonition of the process by hiding the funding for the office building behind the smoke screen of an “Alternative Approval Process” for a referendum in which the office building borrowing is not mentioned although well known to the public. This is probably illegal. It is certainly improper. What is outrageous is the name calling of his opponents as “losers” in BC Business magazine last October. He has failed to make any apologies to the over 2,000 voters who asked for a
formal referendum which would give all voters an opportunity to use their democratic rights and vote yea or nay. As it stands, there were no votes cast against holding a referendum. He was happy to have the non-voters carry the issue and insult those who did vote to have a referendum. Was he afraid to have a formal referendum where all the facts would be revealed to the taxpayers? It must be accepted that the series of disastrous mistakes leading to the present situation require the project to proceed whatever the cost. The significant mistake was in losing the knowledgeable partner who would carry the risk. A wise mayor would have been more cautious, accepted the limits of council to act without taxpayer authorization, been public with all activities relating to the project and sought the taxpayers understanding and support. Wright has messed his nest by his derogatory words on top of the mistakes. Ed Linstead New Westminster
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Metro’s questions aim to pin down B.C. political parties Advocacy strategy hopes to shape election debate Jeff Nagel Black Press
Metro Vancouver is quizzing provincial political parties to test their positions on select issues and try to steer this spring’s
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election debate in a direction favourable to local cities. The regional district has quietly endorsed a “pre-election advocacy strategy” that asks the parties questions in six areas of concern for Metro’s board and its member municipalities. The topics listed in the questionnaire
obtained by Black Press are new relationships, municipal financing, affordable housing, protecting the environment, public transit and regional planning. Letters from the regional district board to the leaders of the BC Liberals,
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NDP, Greens and BC Conservatives urge them to answer the questions and “engage in a constructive dialogue” on the issues so Metro can develop a “close working partnership” with the next provincial government on regional concerns. Board chair Greg Moore said it’s important voters understand how political parties intend to treat cities, which blame senior government downloading for much of the pressure on them to raise property taxes and fees. “We’re not going to take a position on who to support or who not to support,” Moore said. “But we’re going to make it transparent as to what those answers are. And we’re also going to highlight what areas they could
actually address better based on their answers.” He said Metro sent its request well in advance so the parties can carefully consider the questions and possibly even alter their platforms. One question asks what provincial revenue sources B.C. should share with cities to provide critical services. It doesn’t spell out a proposed source, but a recent Metrosponsored financial symposium heard various ideas, including a one per cent increase in the GST flowing to municipalities. A similar “penny tax” funds many U.S. cities and is being considered by some provinces. Metro also asks if the province will join Ottawa in each providing one-third of the cost of a future federal infrastructure grant program and whether cities will be forced into P3 deals with private partners on major projects. Another question
takes aim at Port Metro Vancouver’s potential expansion onto farmland, asking how each party will “prevent the encroachment of industrial uses onto viable, protected agricultural land.” The region also asks the parties to take a stand on potential new funding sources for TransLink, including a road pricing policy for the Metro Vancouver area and the sharing of some of the carbon tax collected in Metro. Other areas where Metro is seeking commitments include: - Governance changes for TransLink to better align transportation and land-use needs and provide more public input via “elected representatives.” - Support to address housing affordability, including reforms to expand rental housing stock and more funding for shelters. - More money for the Agricultural Land Commission to enforce
protection of ALR land. - More flexible use of federal gas tax transfers for TransLink. - Inclusion of local cities in negotiations and consultations with First Nations on decisions that may affect them. Metro expects responses by March 15 and intends to post them at localgovernmentsmatter.ca. Moore said the idea was partly inspired by a similar effort led by Calgary and other Alberta cities to advance civic concerns during last year’s Alberta provincial election. Business Council of B.C. executive vice-president Jock Finlayson said Metro’s aim to pry more taxation power from the province is a “forlorn hope” because there’s “simply no pot of ‘extra’ money sitting in Victoria that can easily be redirected” without raising taxes or cutting spending.
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Uptown artistry The Uptown Artists is a group of creative seniors who meet every Thursday at Century House to work on their paintings, help each other out, learn and exchange ideas. Clockwise from below: Robert Barington adds the final details to his painting of a canal scene in Horne, Netherlands; Lorna Hargreaves concentrates as she works on her painting; and Sharon Delorezi regards her work in the late afternoon light at Century House.
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Seniors Sunshine Sing-A-Long: Sing, dance, and socialize to your favourite popular oldies music with a live band every other Monday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Cameron Seniors Recreation Centre, 9523 Cameron Street (behind Lougheed Town Centre). Info: 604-420-6478. Burnaby Seniors Outreach Services Society: BSOSS offers free confidential support and assistance to seniors experiencing difficulties facing loneliness, problems with accommodations, emotional difficulties, abuse and other life challenges. Trained peer counsellors are available to offer understanding and emotional support. Info: 604-291-2258.
Burnaby Seniors Services Outreach Society will offer a six-week caregiver education/ information series led by gerontologist Katherine Willett, who will focus on self-care for unpaid health providers. Info or to register: 604-291-2258. Seniors peer counselling – Free and confidential peer counselling to seniors facing stress, anxiety, loneliness and other life challenges. Just having someone to talk to can make a world of difference. Call Burnaby Seniors Outreach Services Society, 604-291-2258. Burnaby Seniors Outreach Services Society offers the free support of trained counsellors to seniors who are finding difficulty in facing the challenges of aging, deteriorating health, depression and abuse amongst other stresses. Office open during the week 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Info: 604-291-2258. Where: 106-2101 Holdom Ave.
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a day, seven days a week? Ask how long it takes to respond to an emergency or if you need a caregiver on short notice. Ask if they answer their phone 24 hours/day or if they only have a messaging system. Most companies advertise 24 hrs/day service but don’t actually provide it.
: My parents are aging and I am looking for some guidance on how to choose the most appropriate home care service. Can you give me some tips on what I should be looking for?
A: If you are a family caregiver or friend and realize that you can’t do it alone and help is needed, then congratulations are in order! You have made a big decision to ask for help, and it is probably much deserved. Many families need some type of homecare assistance to help with their loved one’s personal care and activities of daily living. This might include bathing, grooming, dressing, meal preparation, feeding, medication assistance, walking, exercising, shopping, running errands, housekeeping, laundry, transportation and companionship. How To Select a Home Care Provider? Selecting a homecare provider can be time consuming and confusing. Due to the varying standard levels in the industry, it is important to know a few things before you select a homecare provider. Listed below are some questions you may want to ask to help you in your selection process. What is your hiring process? You should ask if reference checks (and how many) are done, and what standards are in place when screening and selecting caregivers. Do you have a criminal record check for each employee on file? Do you want someone with a criminal record caring for a loved one? Do you require medical tests for each employee, and if so, which ones? TB and Hepatitis B are important tests to have when providing hands-on care to an individual. Do your caregivers have the proper credentials? Caregivers who provide personal care should be certified care aides. Do your Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) have their professional licenses? There have been cases where RNs used
Wendy J. Scott (RN, BScN, MA) is the owner and director of human resources of Nurse Next Door’s Burnaby/New Westminster/TriCities office. Reach her at 604-268-6262 or wendy@nursenextdoorburnaby.com.
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Some companies say they are available 24 hours a day, but don’t actually provide that level of service.
Wendy Scott are not professionally licensed under the College of Registered Nurses of BC (CRNBC) or the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of BC (CLPNBC). Are employees bonded and insured? This is very important to protect you in case an accident or theft occurs while a caregiver is providing care to an individual. Do you pay Workers Compensation for the employees you place in my home? This is important in case the caregiver gets injured at your home. Injuries occur frequently in the health industry (i.e. back injuries from lifting and moving patients are frequent problems in the caregiver industry). If a caregiver is not covered by WCB and suffers an injury, you are potentially liable for damages stemming from the injuries to the caregiver. Does the company provide an initial assessment to determine if the individual is an appropriate client for homecare? Each individual’s needs should be identified by an appropriately qualified health professional. In addition, consultation with the patient and family should occur to determine a plan of care and the appropriate qualifications required for the caregiver. Is the individual’s course
of treatment documented, detailing the specific tasks to be carried out by each caregiver, and is it updated on a regular basis? A care plan is an important tool in administering and managing the care of an individual. If you are hiring for a friend or a family member, it can help you keep track of the care being provided and the progress that he/she is making. Is the care supervised and managed? If so, how often? Do I have to pay extra for this? To ensure proper care is being provided, each patient and caregiver should be closely supervised on a regular basis. As a supervisor, you want a trained professional who can ensure that proper care is being delivered and to be able to spot a change in the health of a patient if it occurs. Ask how often this occurs and if there are any additional charges for assessments, supervision, mileage or other fees. Can the company provide flexibility to meet a patient’s changing care needs? This is important if you think that the care needs of your loved one/ yourself may change over time. Some companies may only provide non-medical related services, so it is important to distinguish if they will be able to provide you with your care needs over time. What is the company’s ability to provide continuity? Can the company provide the same caregiver or same care team on a consistent basis? Can the company respond on short notice? Is the company available 24 hours
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What do you want to do with the rest of your life? Are you facing barriers reconnecting to the community, especially after retirement, loss, caregiving, etc.? If so, we are starting a free and exciting series of workshops especially designed for older adults. Some of the topics include: Setting Personal Goals; Self Awareness and Personal Values; Keys to Effective Communication; Self Esteem and more.... WHEN: LOCATION:
Starting Monday, January 28, 2013 for six sessions • 10am to Noon 106 – 2101 Holdom Avenue, Burnaby (Next to the Holdom Skytrain Station)
This is a great opportunity to reconnect with your community, make friends, learn about volunteering and thoroughly enjoy yourselves. If you would like to know more about this free program, please phone BSOSS at 6O4-291-2258 or email us at bsoss@telus.net
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Dragon boat team of breast cancer survivors seeks new members. Recent studies suggest exercise may significantly reduce the risk of a cancer recurrence. What better way to get this exercise than with a team of fellow survivors who will “buoy” you every step of the way. Info and to register: www. abreastinaboat.com or bunnyr@live.ca. Adult Skate: Join the Royal City Skating Club on the ice for an evening of skating, suitable for all levels. When: Mondays, 8-9:30
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Heritage Uke Club: Organized by Gord Smithers (Guitarist for Deadcats, Swank, ReBeat Generation & Wichita Trip), learn to play the ukulele, beginners welcome. When: Mondays, 6-8 p.m. Where: Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster. Cost: suggested $5 donation. Info: http:// tinyurl.com/6uy9h4h.
Parent & Grandparent Support Circles: Parent Support Services Society of B.C. offers free weekly Parent & Grandparent Support Circles across the Lower Mainland led by trained facilitators. Learn new ways to nurture your child through discussing parenting techniques, challenges, stresses, and receiving support. Register: 604669-1616 or office@ parentsupportbc. ca. Info: w w w. parentsupportbc.ca.
Write From the Heart: Vancouver’s Ruth Kozak has been teaching writing classes since 1994 including travel, novel, creative writing and memoirs. Cost: $5 drop-in fee. When: Mondays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Waves Coffee Shop, Back Room, 715 Columbia St. (at Begbie St.), New Westminster.
Fraser Health Crisis Line: Vo l u n t e e r s needed to provide assistance to people in the region who are experiencing emotional distress. No previous experience is needed as extensive training and ongoing support is provided. Info: www.options. bc.ca and follow link for Crisis Line.
World Poetry New Westminster Night Out: Featured poets, open mike, free raffle and refreshments. Everyone welcome. When: Fourth We d n e s d ay of each month, 6:30 p.m. Where: New Westminster Public
Library, 716 6th Ave., New Westminster. Info: 604-526-4729 or www. worldpoetry.ca.
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New Westminister and District Concert Band: Welcomes new members (10-99 years) wanting to learn to play a musical instrument (no strings) as well as players of all levels. It has three levels of players: beginners, intermediate and seniors. When: Monday and Thursday ev e n i n g s . W h e r e : Richard McBride School gym, New Westminster. Info: www.nwdband. com or Christine, 604526-8996.
N ew We s t m i n s t e r Family Place: Gym time, crafts, and games for the kids and a chance for parents to meet new friends and neighbours. Every Thursday that school is in session, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Where: Daycare room, F.W. Howay School, 91 Courtney Crescent (off Tenth Avenue and Cumberland).
Free Citizenship Classes: Prepare for the Canadian citizenship test for free in classes co-sponsored by N ew We s t m i n s t e r Public Library and MOSAIC’S Settlement Program. When: First consecutive We d n e s d a y and Thursday of each month 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: New Westminster Public Library, 716 6th Ave., N ew We s t m i n s t e r. Register and info: MOSAIC, 604-522-3722 ext. 155.
Opportunity for immigrants and refugees living in New Westminster: Receive training to increase your knowledge about civic participation with a supportive environment. Join other newcomers for a fourmonth training period. When: Wednesdays, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., starting in September or January. To register: Family Services of Greater Vancouver
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Melodious Mandolins: Play mandolin, mandola, mandocello, guitar or double bass, and read music? New members welcome. This mandolin orchestra plays a variety of traditional and popular pieces from many cultures. W h e n : Rehearsals Wednesdays, 7 p.m. and performances each month. Where: Various locations in Burnaby or New West. Info: Cathy, 604-202-4191, Nadia, 604-816-9156, or www. melodiousmandolins. com.
clubs & grOups N ew We s t m i n s t e r Lions Club: Meets second and fourth Mondays of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Boston Pizza, Columbia Square, Columbia Street in New Westminster. Visitors and prospective members are welcome. Info: 604-525-4477.
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The BurnabyN ew We s t m i n s t e r Newcomers and Friends Club welcomes women who are new to the area as well as longtime residents. Meet women of all ages and cultures to make new friends. When: Meets the second Wednesday of each month. Info: Lenore, 604-294-6913. Royal City Concert Band welcomes any musicians who have some playing experience and enjoy making music. Specific vacancies in the Tuba a n d Fre n ch H o r n sections. The band rehearses Thursday evenings at New West Secondary School. Info: 604-527-7064 or 604582-8540.
Kiwanis Club of New Westminster meets the first and third Tuesday of the month, 12 p.m. lunch, Boston Pizza, Columbia Square, New Westminster. Info: Marge Ashdown 604521-8567. Join a moms group: Relax, enjoy adult conversation, perhaps a craft, a demo, a speaker. Children from birth to age five have their own quality time out. Open to moms of all ages and religions. When: Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Where: Olivet Baptist Church, 7th St. and Queen’s Ave., New Westminster. Info: Shirley, 604-521-8097. Uptown Artists’ DropIn: Share work and try new forms of art with the many supplies that have been donated. If you are 50 or older, want to try drawing, or painting before committing yourself to a class, this is the place for you. When: Meets on the first and third Thursday of each month, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Where: Spruce Room, Century House, 620 Eighth St., New Westminster.
suppOrT grOups Al-Anon is a support group for friends and relatives of those with a drinking problem. Come to weekly meetings held in Burnaby and New Westminster. Info: 604 688-1716. Alzheimer support group meets third Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m. Where: New
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 242
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AFFORDABLE MOVING
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PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.
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LEGAL SERVICES
F/T CertiďŹ ed Commercial Transport Mechanic We are a growing, progressive and well respected carrier specializing in the transportation of perishable and dry freight, since 1957. Currently looking for a Full-time CertiďŹ ed Commercial Transport Mechanic. Must be physically fit and fluent in English. Ownership of basic tools required. We offer an attractive compensation package which includes a competitive wage commensurate with experience and group health benefits. Please forward your resume and cover letter to: hrfrt@telus.net or fax to 604-472-2136.
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 338
PLUMBING
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356
RUBBISH REMOVAL
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 548
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BIG BUILDING SALE... “THIS IS A CLEARANCE SALE. YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS!” 20x20 $3,985. 25X24 $4,595. 30X36 $6,859. 35X48 $11,200. 40X52 $13,100. 47X76 $18,265. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422. www.pioneersteel.ca PUNCHING BAG, GLOVES & HANGER. $25. North Delta. Call (604)591-9740 STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
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Walnut Grove Rancher. 3Bd, 2ba dbl garage, 1577 sq/ft, $444,900. MLS F1227362. Julia 604-219-1745
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ANTIQUES & VINTAGE
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748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION NEW WEST: Reno’d furn’d bright room, nr Sapperton Skytrain. Lndry. Avail now. $450/mo. (778)385-2904
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TOWNHOUSES
PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1030/mo - $1134/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available. 19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938
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TRANSPORTATION
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CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977
Wolf X Shepherd pups, $450. blk w/markings, view parents. chrisjo@telus.net or (604)869-2772
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Regarding Untreated Hearing Loss.
Communicating in a Marriage impacted by Hearing Loss. hear and understand. In other words, they can stop participating in their life. Perhaps they no longer want to spend time with the grandchildren (children's voices can be difficult to understand). People with a hearing loss can feel as if they are a burden to their spouse and sadly, they can feel stupid in social and listening situations-which they come to dread.
It is frustrating when you live with someone that has a hearing loss! When you have to repeat something over and over before you are understood, can fray the nerves. Countless arguments happen because of misunderstandings or out of sheer frustration when trying to be understood. A normal conversation is spontaneous. When a spouse says, “Look at that” and has to repeat it several times, they will finally get to, “Never mind”. Conversations can become limited over time, with very short answers losing the richness, the flow and even the humor. A loss of intimacy begins to happen and there can be a sense of loneliness for the husband and wife. The spouse and family members often substitute as the interpreter and this short-term solution can have side effects. Friction and resentment is often a result for the person who is doing the “listening and repeating”. For the person with a hearing loss, they can see the look on their spouse or child's face when they have to ask that something be repeated. It is hard for people to shout for the third time without looking angry. The result to the hearing impaired person? Withdrawal. They simply begin to stop putting themselves in situations where it is difficult to
There are a few simple things to help ease the situation and help people to communicate. Tell people you have a hearing loss, too simple to believe but very difficult for people to do. The statement can get an immediate understanding from people in the conversation. Ask people to speak directly to you, keep your eyes on the person speaking! We communicate with body language and nonverbal cues. Remind your spouse not to talk to you from another room, again it's simple, but we need (even those with normal hearing) the non-verbal cues. If you need hearing instruments, just like your glasses, wear them!
Keep in mind, the more severe the hearing loss, the more important it is to use these listening tools. Be patient with your loved one, hearing loss occurs slowly over time and is a health condition that is all too often ignored. Encourage your spouse to have their hearing tested once a year. Just like your vision, your hearing continues to change over time and having it tested is the first step to understanding and if necessary, getting help for the loss. The longer people go without getting help for
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their hearing loss, the harder it is for them to relearn how to hear. The brain, where sound is processed has forgotten many sounds, and must relearn how to hear. An example is background noise, like the whirring of a fan is normally tuned out. For a person that has gotten help for their hearing, they will need to familiarize themselves with the sound, and then “tell” their brain to send it to the background. For many people with an untreated hearing loss, background noise is as loud as the conversation and it makes speech understanding very difficult.
We live in a very noisy world and if you live long enough, you will loose some of your hearing. Rock concerts and loud music are one of the reasons people need help for their hearing at a much younger age. Hearing loss is truly a condition that effects the spouse. They can become the human hearing aid, interpreting conversations and repeating themselves over and over. It's no wonder that relationships are strained. Be patient with each other and understand this disability. Make your lives easier by getting help for a hearing loss. In the last five year's technology has advanced to the computer age. Hearing devices are fit with a microchip and are more sophisticated then the one granddad wore. They are smaller and smarter using advanced digital technology. Request information on hearing loss, from Beltone to understand the signs of a hearing loss. Call Beltone for a free hearing test today at 604 569 1162.
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