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WHEN retired U.S. tennis star Vitas Gerulaitis died ar age 40 in late 199-4, he became one of the best known 7 what's called “the silent

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The name, silent killer, is appropriate given that vou can't see, smell or taste carbon monoxide (CQO). The gas is a byproduct of burning fuel — from vour car’s engine, or the furnace in your honte, tor example. CO is present, in small concentra- tions, in most homes and is harmless in those amounts. However, if the gas is allowed to accumulare, it can lead to illness or even death Symptoms of CO poison- ing include headaches, a ight forehead feeling, dizziness, nausea, confusion, shortness of breath, toss of muscle control and watery and smardng eves. Part of your defense against carbon. monoxide poisoning ; should be a CO detector. & . - - : aaa aad ee Similar to smoke alarms, these NEWS photo Paul McGrath detectors will sound a warning if CO levels in your home rise N a { W t t to dangerous levels. ew vieW or es VIEW

Prevention, not just detection, is stil the best way to battle WORKERS dismantle a temporary overpass at the Westview Interchange. After months of work, the traffic lights at the Westview

the “silent killer.” interchange have been removed, making for continuous driving along both Highway 1 and Westview.

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CENTRAL LOCATION DON'T RENT IT-OW! Just move in! This absolutely clean 2 bedroom ground floor apartment boasts a large patio, North West exposure, a spacious large floor plan of over 850 sq. ft. recent appliances and new blinds. This is Great Value! Get inside and you will agree. MLS #108-160 EAST 19TH STREET

Well-maintained 2 level plan cffers 2 bedrooms on the main floor with gleaming fir floors, and a living & dining room with bleached oak floors. Other features are criginal cove moulded ceilings, wood burning fireplace and decorative mantie. Downstairs features a completely finished basement suite for extra accommodation, full bath, and separate entry. Ail this on a nicely landscaped 60'x115' lot in one of North Van's most prestigious locations.

3346 EOGEMONT BLVD. MLS

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ownee Featuring over 600 sai of comfortable’ living space Quiet location 2 blks to Grand Blvd Park. Custom built 1 owner home offers over 3600 sq. ft. on 3

with large rooms, and large ground floor patio stretching the levels plus large 30' x 23' garage 12' ceilings. Tastefully appointed with 6 bdrms, 5 baths, 9 zone

fult fength of the suite. Get inside and you will agree this radiant inflocr heating and catinedral entrance. Other features are format living and dining room, a

centrally tocated condo is very close to everything. The large kitchen witriple sink, 2 avens & oak cabinets and a family room with gas fireplace and slider

ruiiding has also had rnany updates done to it! REO HOT 3k great for gatherings Fully fin. lower bsmt with wood/gas burning fireplace. a wet bar, futs of sts!age and a 30° x 147’ lot. A rare find for this area! 428 EAST 12TH STREET. MLS

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