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Gutter Cleaning Dec 1 & 2

bferg — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:58:28 +0000

Contractors will be on site on Thursday, December 1st and Friday, December 2nd to clear gutters, leaf strainers and to flush downpipes. Please ensure your yard is clear of any items that would restrict access to the gutters. As ladders will be used to access the gutters, for safety and privacy please close your windows and blinds during the day.

Flooding in 100s and 600s

bferg — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 23:20:12 +0000

Yesterday evening storm sewers in the 600s and 100s could not handle the sustained heavy rainfall and backed up, causing flooding in several units. Sumps are connected to the storm sewer system and apparently the backup occurred through that route. Restoration companies are on site dealing with clean up. Please check your own basements for moisture, and check back here for any updates.

Oh, Deer

bferg — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:16:50 +0000

Spring must be on its way. Al ran into a few deer prowling around behind the 300s this morning, and took some photos (click to embiggen):

More pictures below:

Block Watch Alert

bferg — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 23:58:25 +0000

From the local RCMP block watch coordinator:

I am sending this email to inform you that there was a Break & Enter in the 4100 Block of Glenhaven Crescent last night [Dec 8]. (The Block Watch Captain position is currently vacant.) Fortunately alert neighbours saw the suspect and called 911. The police responded quickly and the suspects were caught, arrested and will be charged. This is a great success story of prompt reporting and how the public assists the police in catching criminals!

[This is a reminder to ensure your] doors and windows are always locked, and especially during this holiday season. It’s a good time to also remind people to remove ALL valuables from their vehicles (even spare change) and keep your vehicle locked as well. Try to keep your entrance ways well lit at night and perhaps have a motion light on your driveway, carport or back yard.

Gutter Cleaning

bferg — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 22:44:37 +0000

Please be advised that Right Choice Property Services Inc. will be on site to clean gutters, leaf strainers and flush downpipes on:

Wednesday, November 24th
and
Thursday, November 25th, 2010

Please ensure your yard gates are unlocked on these dates.

As ladders will be used to access the gutters, for safety and privacy, please close your windows and blinds during the day.

The Maples from Above

bferg — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:18:04 +0000

Here is a great shot of the Maples from a relative of one of our residents, taken flying in from out of town. Click to embiggen.

Blockwatch: Suspicious Individual

bferg — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:04:02 +0000

A resident reported that a suspicious individual was found wandering
around the complex yesterday, November 11. He matched the description
of the man convicted of breaking into a unit in the 400s last year:
approximately 5’9″, light brownish/red short cut hair, blue jeans,
black backpack. The original break-in was done through a window using
an unsecured ladder. Residents are reminded to keep an eye out for
suspicious activity and to lock up ladders or other tools that could
be used by burglars.

Bear Warning

bferg — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 19:13:34 +0000

There have been two bear sightings in the complex in the last week. Last night a large mature black bear got into the garbage can of one unit in the 600s and made a big mess.

Given the heat at this time of year garbage can get pretty smelly and attract bears. Aside from the mess they make, it’s also not good to attract them into the complex if we can at all help it.

To avoid a repeat of the incident in the 600s, please:

Keep garbage well sealed either in bags inside or in a locked garbage can.
Ensure garbage is put out every week on garbage day.
Use disinfectants or other chemicals (e.g. moth balls) to hide the smell of garbage coming from your garbage can in your carport.

For more information about black bears and what to do if you encounter one, check out the “North Shore Black Bear Network” website.

Babysitting …

njones — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:14:15 +0000

FYI, visiting German Student (taking ESL training here in Vancouver) is available for baby-sitting.

Ramona Weiss (from Munich, Germany)

604-219-0609

@YS

Nick

Some Great Affordable Wines …

njones — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 03:14:57 +0000

Have discovered 2 Canadian wineries that produce some great afforable wines:

1) Sonora Ranch

Recommend the Pinot Noir for red and Pinot Grigio for white … both around $9.00

see http://www.sonoraranchwine.com/our-wines.html

2) Prospect Winery

Recommend the Unoaked Chardonnay for white …

http://www.prospectwinery.com/Whites.aspx

Reds are all pretty good …

http://www.prospectwinery.com/Reds.aspx

Prices are in the +/- $15.00 range …

If you want to get the best prices go to the Artisan Wine Shop in Londsdale Quay …

@YS

Nick