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They had a blast at Queen’s Park on Monday, as the Anvil Battery did what it does best. See Page A20

District rebuts parents’ math claims Grant Granger ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com

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Janice Laurence has made a pledge to herself to visit 50 countries by the time she turns 50.

A world journey beyond the pain New Westminster woman makes travel dreams come true despite degenerative disease Grant Granger ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com

Janice Laurence loved teaching, but four years ago she had to agree with her principal it was time to call it a career even though she was in her forties. Since Laurence was a child the soon-to-be ex-New Westminster resident, world traveller and expert couch surfer has suffered from a

painful, degenerative, hereditary disease called Charcot Marie Tooth (CMT) which wreaks havoc on a person’s neurological system. The pain caused her to gradually reduce her hours at Maywood community school in Burnaby over a few years. Finally principal Sue Montebello could see CMT was taking too much of a toll on Laurence and said to her, “Janice, I think it’s time to stop.” Laurence, reluctantly, agreed. “It was a relief because you don’t want to have to make the decision yourself,” she says.

“It’s good to have someone to say you tried really hard and you need to do something else.” Something else, however, didn’t mean sitting around all day. Although at times she was discouraged, struggling to walk wasn’t an excuse not to get out of the house. “It’s one of the driving forces that makes me exercise every day.” Laurence loves to do more than just get out of the house. She has always had a passion for travel. Her parents took her on an ocean liner to New Zealand when she was six months old

so globetrotting is in her DNA and she wasn’t about to let CMT stop her. A few years ago Laurence, now 47, ¿lled out a country counter on an airline website and realized she’d been to 42 of them, and an idea for a sort of bucket list popped in her head. She’d shoot for 50 by the time she turns 50. “I realized I was starting a new chapter for myself,” says Laurence. The last eight countries, however, will come at a pace her body and her bank account will allow. Please see DISEASE, A9

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New Westminster school district superintendent John Woudzia has taken exception to a perception that problems in individual classrooms are ignored. “That’s not accurate. There’s a great deal of activity that does take place,” said Woudzia on Wednesday in a meeting with media to discuss math marks over the last several years in the district. Parent Lisa Chao led a group of parents that submitted freedom of information (FOI) requests asking for math marks over the last ¿ve years at New Westminster secondary (NWSS). Chao called some of the results “appalling” because there were classes with 30 to 40 per cent failure rates. Woudzia pointed out the average score for all of NWSS’s 1,008 math classes containing nearly 17,000 students over the last eight years was 69.2 per cent, which Woudzia said is in an acceptable range. He also noted the stats showed 91 per cent of the students passed, with 60 per cent of them receiving a C+ or better. see IT’S NEVER, A11

A2 NewsLeader Friday, May 25, 2012

2012 PROPERTY TAX

CITYPAGE LEARN ABOUT EBOOKS AND EREADERS AT THE LIBRARY The New Westminster Public Library will hold a free information session about eBooks and eReaders on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 7 pm. Find out more about what eBooks are, some of the popular eReaders and how to download free eBooks from the Library. As space is limited, pre-register in the library or by phone at 604-527-4667.

TREE PLANTING IN RECOGNITION OF THE QUEEN ON THE OCCASION OF HER DIAMOND JUBILEE Come and join us for a short ceremony as the City of New Westminster plants an English Oak (Quercus Robur) tree in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee at 2:00pm on Thursday, May 31st in Friendship Gardens, located behind City Hall.

BURNABY TO NEW WESTMINSTER TRANSMISSION PROJECT Construction work for the Burnaby to New West Transmission Project is anticipated to begin in late May. This project is a new 2.8 kilometre, 60 kilovolt underground transmission circuit that will connect New Westminster Substation to an existing transmission line located near Lakeﬁeld Drive in a right-of-way close to Robert Burnaby Park. For more information and updates on the project, please visit bchydro.com/new_westminster.

WEST END RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION MEETING Tuesday, May 29, 2012, 7:00 pm at Unity in Action Church, 1630 Edinburgh Street at 17th St Agenda: • • •

Master Transportation Plan, including the future of Pattullo Bridge Civic Centre oﬃce tower Summer Fest at Grimston Park

Everyone is welcome! For more information, please call Elmer Rudolph at 604-521-3346.

NEW WESTMINSTER FIREFIGHTERS’ CHARITABLE SOCIETY SHRED-A-THON Date: Saturday, June 2, 2012 Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Location: Canada Games Pool Parking Lot Need to get rid of that stack of papers? Bring your paperwork and other conﬁdential materials and have them professionally shredded on site. Small businesses and homeowners are welcome. Be sure to stay for a barbeque, popcorn, entertainment, and much more! Tax receipts will be given for donations over $25 with all proceeds going to the New Westminster Fireﬁghters’ Charitable Society. For more information, please call 604-519-1000.

DUE DATE: TUESDAY, JULY 3, 2012 2012 Property Tax Notices have been mailed to all registered property owners. If you have not received your property tax notice, please contact the Property Tax Department at City Hall at 604-527-4550. It is the responsibility of the property owner to pay property taxes, by the due date in order to avoid penalty, whether or not a bill is received. New owners who have not received a property tax notice are advised to contact the Property Tax Department. Current property taxes unpaid after July 3 will be subject to a 5% penalty. A further 5% penalty will be charged on current taxes remaining unpaid after September 4, 2012. City Hall office hours: • 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (except Statutory Holidays) Extended office hours: • 8:00 am to 6:00 pm • June 18 to July 3 Various payment options are provided: • By mail or in person at City Hall, 511 Royal Avenue • After-hours payment in “City Hall Mail” located at the north entrance to City Hall • INTERAC Bank Debit Card at City Hall (please ensure your debit card’s daily transaction limit is sufficient before presenting card for use) • At any chartered bank and most trust companies and credit unions • By tele-banking or internet-banking service through your financial institution • At automated banking machines • At authorized agent: o Royal City Drugs 708 – 6th Street • At the Queensborough Community Centre (Monday to Thursday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and Friday 9:00 am to 3:30 pm). Please be sure to bring your current year Tax Notice with you. You may also pay your Electric Utility bill at the Queensborough Community Centre. For further information, call the Property Tax Department at City Hall at 604527-4550. Provincial Home Owner Grant: Application for the Provincial Home Owner Grant may be made now, whether or not the current taxes are being paid at the same time. The Grant application form is located on the front of the Tax Notice or you can make your application online. You will find the online application very convenient, especially if you are paying your taxes by tele-banking, internet-banking or through your mortgage company. Apply online at www.newwestcity.ca/ehog. Provincial Property Tax Deferment Programs: You may be eligible to defer payment of all or a part of the current year property taxes, if there are no unpaid taxes in arrears, through one of the Provincial Tax Deferment Programs: ± Regular Property Tax Deferment Program - if you are: • Age 55 or over, or • A surviving spouse, or • A disabled person as defined by Regulation. There is an initial fee of $60 and an annual renewal fee of $10 charged by the Provincial Tax Deferment Branch. You must have a minimum 25% equity in the property. Simple interest on deferred amount is charged at 2% below the bank prime rate. ± Families with Children Property Tax Deferment Program • If you are providing financial support for a dependent child who is under 18 years of age at any time during the year. There is no initial fee or annual renewal fee. You must have a minimum 15% equity in the property. Simple interest on deferred amount is charged at the bank prime rate. In either of these programs, the Province pays your current year property taxes on your behalf. The amount paid is a loan from the Province. Interest will be charged on the loan and a lien will be registered at the Land Titles Office to record the Province’s loan interest. The loan may be repaid in full or in part at any time. For more information about the Property Tax Deferment Programs, please call the City’s Tax Department at 604-527-4550 or the Provincial Property Tax Deferment Branch at 604-660-2421.

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School board opposes Pattullo expansion Bridge will affect safety and health of students, trustee says The New Westminster board of education unanimously opposes expansion of the Pattullo Bridge. TransLink recently announced plans to replace the aging fourlane structure with one that can accommodate six lanes, including two for truck traf¿c. Trustee David Phelan introduced a motion at Tuesday’s board meeting to oppose more vehicular capacity on the Pattullo because it will affect the safety and health of students attending schools close to major arteries that traf¿c funnels onto going on and off the bridge. “It was good to see trustees put aside politics and take a united stand on this issue,” said Phelan in a release. He went on to say it is important the board takes a stand now so the concerns of New Westminster are made clear to TransLink. “People have different perspectives, and not everyone will agree with our position. That’s a good thing. Hopefully this motion will contribute to a healthy debate

and we can hear a variety of points of view. We can’t just sit back and wait for our future to be revealed,” said Phelan. “We can take the approach that we are projected to have more people and cars therefore we need to build six or eight-lane bridges. But I don’t think that’s the right way to look at this issue. We need to envision the future we want for our children and our city, and then develop a detailed plan that will take us there.” • A community forum to ¿gure out what can be done with the existing Pattullo Bridge is being set up for Wednesday, June 6, 7 p.m., on the upper Àoor of River Market. Organizers are seeking a discussion about whether to tear it down or possibly turn it into a pedestrian/ bike bridge. Guest speakers are Gordon Price, director of Simon Fraser University’s City Program, Anthony Perl, director of SFU Urban Studies, and City of New Westminster transportation engineer Jerry Behl. More information is available at the Pattullo Bridge Community Forum Facebook page.

A DiverseCity of fun Clockwise from above, Polish dancers perform at Saturday’s DiverseCity Festival at the New Westminster Quay; Carl Stymiest is dressed in his colonial best; Mary Anne Bethune Ue gets a henna design painted on her hand by Rita Kahmani.

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Students provide water for life chores, recycling drives, garage sales, sharing birthday money and more initiatives to give their counterparts in another part of the world clean water. Students will also be taking part in the Run for Water, which is reÀective of the 5 km trek young girls need to walk to procure ‘clean’ water for their families. The cheque will be presented today at the HOPE of¿ce.

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CITYPAGE HYACK PARADE & UPTOWN LIVE! ROAD CLOSURES Please be advised of the following road closures for the Hyack Parade and Uptown Live! event on Saturday, May 26, 2012: Assembly Area: 6:00 - 11:00 am • London St., Dublin St., and Edinburgh St. between 10th St. and 8th St. • 8th St between 10th Ave. and Hamilton St. • 8th Ave. between 10th St. and 6th St. Parade Route: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm • 6th St. between 8th Ave and Queens Ave. • Queens Ave. between 6th St. and 1st St. • 1st St. between Queens Ave. and 3rd Ave. Uptown Live!: 7:00 am - 8:00 pm • 6th St. between 7th Ave. and 5th Ave. • 6th Ave. between 7th St. and 5th St. • A portion of Belmont St. River’s Reach Pub Stage: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm • Blackford Street between 6th St. and back lane. For more information on the Hyack Parade or Uptown Live! please visit www.hyack.ca or uptownlive.ca

MAY MEMORIES Celebrate the Queensborough Community Centre by sharing stories and memorabilia with friends and neighbours. Sunday, May 27, 2012 1:00 - 3:00 pm Queensborough Community Centre 920 Ewen Avenue Please consider bringing old black and white photographs, tickets, receipts, invitations or a memory that relates to events or programs held at the Centre. These items could be included in a time capsule that will be placed in the new addition of the Queensborough Community Centre. For more information and to RSVP, please call 604-525-7388.

CITY HALL OPEN HOUSE City Hall is moving uptown for the day! This year’s City Hall Open House will take place at Uptown Live! on Saturday, May 26, 2012 from 12:00 - 5:00 pm. City Hall will not be open on this day. Drop by the City of New Westminster display on 6th Street, between 6th Avenue and Princess Street, to learn how your city works for you. There will be lots of great things to check out, including face painting, a children’s craft activity, trucks and vehicles from our Engineering, Police and Fire departments, and some friendly adoptable pets from Animal Services. Come and discover your City! For more information on Uptown Live! please visit uptownlive.ca.

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“It’s amazing what you can accomplish when you focus on what you can do,” says the effervescent Laurence, who is currently seeking help in her bid to win a contest for a trip to Australia. “I’m a stronger person because of all the challenges I face.” Laurence was born with CMT, which has no cure. Many of her nerves don’t send the proper signals to her muscles, which causes them to atrophy and a lot of pain and deformities in her joints. Janice Laurence body surÀng in New Zealand in 2010. She got CMT from her mother, as did her brother. All of her mother’s siblings had it too even though it’s only strong physically she was up to her. She struggled to get supposed to be 50-50 whether academically. She went on to around the classroom, or walk the CMT is passed on to an offspring. get a psychology degree and halls. On ¿eld trips she’d take her Her ¿rst comprehension of became a teacher. Eventually she bike or scooter to keep up to the what lay ahead of her in life came got a masters degree and Simon kids. when she was six years old “when Fraser University seconded her The pain, however, was too I couldn’t run, when I couldn’t from her job with the Burnaby much to continue. walk and when I fell a lot.” school district to teach and do Since age 15, Laurence has When she was 10 she professional development in undergone six reconstructive dislocated her knees at school and Greenland. surgeries on her left foot, ankle had to be taken to hospital in an Laurence taught at Stoney and leg. ambulance. She had another knee Creek, Buckingham and Her right foot, ankle and leg dislocation in Italy when she was Westridge elementaries before have had two reconstructions. An 14. she ended up at Maywood. ankle replacement in 2009 made Although Laurence wasn’t That’s where her CMT caught her foot look like a shark had taken a bite out of it, but the titanium and plastic increased her mobility considerably. Laurence has a myriad of methods for getting around—car, scooter, walker, cane and braces— and can frequently be spotted on the Quay boardwalk. She can use her walker to get from her apartment Interested in to the River Market but dedicating a most of the time takes her scooter. “It’s very hard [to bench? Visit use the walker], but I can www.newwestpcr.ca do it. If I do that, I pretty or call 604.527.4567 well can’t do anything else that day ... You have for details. to plan your life more carefully,” says Laurence. Westminster Pier When she was a teenager her family lived Park Opening Europe so she got to Ceremony, June 16, in see several countries 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. while over there. The travel bug bit her. Big time. “I have to see the world. I try to look for ways to do it,” says Laurence. A few months ago, Laurence entered a tacky Christmas sweater contest put on by the German Christmas Market and won a Lufthansa Àight to Germany.

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Friday, May 25, 2012 NewsLeader A5

City wins child care award New Westminster has been named recipient of the local government category of the 2012 Child Care Award of Excellence by the Ministry of Children and Family Development. The award is given for excellence in helping young children grow and explore. “This award recognizes our city’s commitment to child care and the excellent work of the early and middle childhood development committees,” said Mayor Wayne Wright in a city press release. “Investments in our children pay dividends well into the future and we’re proud to play a part in that.”

The release points to council committing to developing a comprehensive child care system in 2008 by doing a needs assessment in 2008, a strategy in 2009 and a step-by-step guide in 2010. It also established a child care reserve fund and grant program, is building a civic child care facility and has signed a child care protocol with the school district. Two child development hubs are also being put together with two more in the planning stages. The city also claims since 2008 there’s been a net gain of 324 licensed child care spaces in New West, a 27 per cent increase.

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Time to ban pesticides It looks as if B.C. will get restrictions on the use of cosmetic pesticides—not the outright ban the province needs. An all-party government committee is making the recommendations after examining the issue. On the committee? Three Opposition New Democrats who say there’s enough evidence to support a complete ban on the commercial use of pesticides in the residential arena. But chair of the eight-member committee, Bill Bennett, says there isn’t enough science to warrant a total ban. So the province will likely have tighter rules surround the sale of weed killers. Not much more. We are not sure how much there is to study. The dumping of toxic chemicals on such “weeds” as dandelions and chickweed (which are both edible) is totally unnecessary. Why should those who can’t be bothered to weed by hand endanger others by building up a toxic environment? The province can look to such cities as Richmond, which has had a cosmetic pesticides bylaw since 2009. (Technically, it’s herbicides that such bylaws target, but most people involved in the debate refer to them as pesticides.) The bylaw came about in part from pressure from the community. The Richmond Pesticide Awareness Coalition was formed by concerned citizens, some of whom had actually been sprayed by weedicidal maniacs. Thanks to their lobbying, the message was heard at the provincial level. Ontario and Quebec have already banned cosmetic pesticide use and B.C. looks set to join them. More than 20 cities throughout B.C. have already banned cosmetic pesticide use. It’s essential to have a province-wide ban so we have the same rules for dandelion death juice for all municipalities. That brings greater awareness. So here’s hoping the province will give us a less toxic environment—both in the legislature and on our lawns. – Black Press

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The city’s tug-of-war of old and new There’s a New Westminster conversation that’s going around. It has been, for years, though it’s not overt. It’s not as though people are sitting in Waves having a coffee or at Amelia’s eating scrambled eggs and toast, saying “Did you know there’s an epic struggle going on in the Royal City between an old way of doing things and a new one?” Yet in so many ways that’s the dynamic running like a Fraser River freshet beneath so many of the issues in this old and holy, newand-gleaming city. Some are obvious. Last week it was the Westminster Club, and the news it’s likely to fold after the 122-year-old institution’s property is sold. This week is the city’s May Day event, another ¿xture in the city’s DNA that, like the Westminster Club, has many people debating its value in today’s New West. Newcomers to the city often see May Day as an odd throwback, but many who grew up here cherish it as a slice of their childhoods they want their children, and even grandchildren, to enjoy.

Chris Bryan The waterfront parkade has its defenders, too, from what might be called the Old Crew. Most notably in Bill Lewis, who as a Columbia Street businessman helped pay for the thing when it made sense to stanch the Àow of shoppers to car-loving suburban shopping malls. Today, the New Crew wants it gone. Hyack Festival Society is rumbling with change this year, and it’s been fractious. Some are ¿ghting to ensure what’s good isn’t thrown out for the sake of something that’s simply new. A doozy from the Old/New archives was a few years ago when they Àoated the idea to scrap New West’s “Royal City” moniker. It came from a committee created to explore ways to refresh and update the city’s image.

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Many ideas were discussed in a brainstorming fashion, but one leaked out of the room and caught ¿re. You may recall how that came out. Though there are lines of division, it’s not a war. More a tug-of-war essential in a healthy, evolving city. At last. For many years, there wasn’t enough New Crew to help move the city forward. Prior to 2000, unlike much of the region, New West had about three decades of stagnancy. That preserved so much of what gives the city its charm—the heritage homes, the traditions—but it meant people contributing to committees, residents associations and political groups were forced to carry more than their share, and some had run out of ideas or energy. Like a government in its fourth term, without new blood, even something good can run out of steam. Since 2000, new people have stepped up and are helping out, contributing to civic affairs, community groups and pushing for some needed changes. This is not to praise the “new”

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over the “old.” And few people are all one or the other. Depending on the issue, people can fall into either camp. I know I have. And consider school trustee Casey Cook. As a mayoral candidate in 2005, he called for a slow-andsteady approach to development Downtown, speaking for those who didn’t want to see the rapid change Mayor Wayne Wright had championed. And as a trustee Cook has called for trustees to be more transparent about conÀicts of interest, conÀicts that may have been forgivable in a town so small everyone knew where a trustee’s wife worked, but unacceptable in a growing city. Both sides of this push-pull deserve respect. Those often on the Old Crew side have been here long enough to understand the history. And what’s more, most have actually invested themselves—their time, effort and their hearts—into Hyack, the Westminster Club and May Day, enough to deeply care about it. They’ve built a city all of us want to be a part of—old and new.

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EFry plan would meet many community needs Re: Elizabeth Fry Society’s Of¿cial Community Plan amendment and rezoning request My family lives in the area, and we spend lots of time on Columbia Street and at Sapperton Park. We support the Elizabeth Fry proposal because it will help solve, in a small way, two of the biggest problems facing local families: unaffordable housing and a lack of childcare. We can all attest to the insanely high cost of housing in the Lower Mainland. It causes many problems for families. But most serious: expensive housing is the single biggest reason for child poverty in B.C. Families just have to spend too much of their income on rent, and there isn’t enough left for utilities, food, clothing and transportation. Never mind extra costs, like the winter coat and boots kids need when the weather turns, sports equipment or ¿eld trips. Poverty is a reality for many local families. We also have a child care crisis. There are no licensed, group child care facilities in Sapperton, so even those who are able to pay the fees simply can’t get spaces. There are wonderful family daycares, but we have a long ways to go before we meet the demand for licensed child care. When times are tough, shouldn’t we all be pitching in to help each other? Supporting affordable housing and child care is one place to start. The Elizabeth Fry development is worth supporting. Maya Russell New Westminster

THANKS TO THE POLICE Our thanks to T.J. Stewart, New Westminster Police Service crime analyst, for pointing out accurately the number of calls to police from the Elizabeth Fry facility in Sapperton. After reading numerous letters to the editor in both local newspapers, my husband and I ¿nd

the rising histrionics of some residents in opposition to expansion of the Elizabeth Fry centre to be just plain silly. Their carping and outdated views are nimby-ism we can do without. Barbara and John Berry New Westminster

LOVE TO SEE A PLACE FOR DOGS AT MOODY As a long time resident of New West and a dog owner, I was thrilled to read about the possibility of a dog park in the south corner of Moody Park. I live just behind the library and although the walk to Queen’s Park is not too bad, the mud that accumulates any time it rains is a big deterrent. The Carnarvon dog park isn’t very functional for really active dogs. My Lab likes to catch the ball, but running up and down the hill on tiny rocks often has her

leaving the park with bloodied paw pads. A park partly shaded with lush green grass and billowing trees would be a welcome place for any dog and owner to roam around and play. The whole park is big enough that a small section condoned off would still leave room for all the activities that go on. Hopefully the Moody Park area residents would enjoy the dog watching too. Chelsea Bahr Uptown

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â€˜Itâ€™s never one or the other. Itâ€™s not black and whiteâ€™ university.â€? She went on to say some students realize the math class they are taking is too difÂżcult for them so they adjust to another level, and that can be adversely reĂ€ected in the stats. The issue Âżrst arose because Chao and another parent, Kal Randhawa, noticed a high failure rate of one Fundamentals of Math 11 teacher in the Âżrst semester of the current school year. They claimed in talking with other parents and students the teacher had a long history of not being able John Woudzia, Schools superintendent to communicate What we do is serving us well. Having said and work with that, we are in the improvement business and students. weâ€™re looking to do better. The district, however, The timetable can also explain refuses to discuss individual an anomaly, she said. For personnel issues. example, if the class is scheduled NWSS principal Mary at the same time as a band class, Bushman said a teacherâ€™s abilities that can take away some of the are looked at when trying to higher achieving students. explain discrepancies, but itâ€™s not â€œIf thereâ€™s a higher failure rate, the only consideration. letâ€™s make sure you know who â€œItâ€™s never one or the other. Itâ€™s those students are,â€? said Pace. not black and white. It could be a â€œMath is always going to give number of factors, and it always you a slightly higher failure rate, is,â€? said Bushman. especially at the Grade 10 and Bushman said the school often Grade 11 level because at that gets feedback on teachers from point math is a gatekeeper to students talking to counsellors ŕ… continued

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â€œIt doesnâ€™t jump off the page as being unusually low,â€? he said. â€œIn general, weâ€™re always within a couple of percentages [of the provincial average].â€? Sandra Pace, the districtâ€™s director of instruction, said sometimes the explanation for discrepancies can be simple. One time she discovered a class with unusually high amount of As and Bs turned out to be a section for pre-International Baccalaureate students.

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D TEbook EVENTS Clear the Clutter: When: Tuesday, May 29. Where: College for the Retired, 6650 Southoaks Cres., Burnaby. Info: 604-527-8732.

Maple Leaf Singers: Presents Seize the Day! The dynamic performance will have you chanting Glory, Glory Hallelujah, knowing that you Can’t Fight This Feeling as you fly high on Four Strong Winds. It will have you remembering that Anything Goes as you get ready to Rock the Boat and enter the Time Warp. When: Saturday, May 26, 8 p.m. and Sunday, May 27, 2 p.m. Where: Massey

Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., New Westminster. Tickets: $24 Adults and $20 Seniors (inclusive of service charges) at 604-521-5050, www. masseytheatre.com.

This is Carnival: Melo Productions’ Caribbean Days fashion show and dance. Dance music by Daddy Mikey. When: Saturday, May 26, 9:30 p.m. Where: Hilton Vancouver Metrotown, 6083 McKay Ave., Burnaby. Tickets: $15 at Highlife Records, Zulu Records, Salon Supreme, Rehanah’s Roti, Piassa Hairdressing Salon, Patty Shop & Caribbean Market. Info: 604-945-9010, meloproductions@telus.net or www.meloproductions. net.

Liberal Party of Canada: Drop by to meet and mingle at a “friendraiser” with the Burnaby-New Westminster riding a s s o c i a t i o n ’s executive. When: Saturday, May 26, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Where: Waves Coffee, 7315 Edmonds St., Burnaby. Info: sdhillon123@hotmail.com.

Last Monday at the Movies: Arts Council of New Westminster presents My Week with Marilyn. When: Monday, May 28, 7:30 p.m. Where: Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., New Westminster. Tickets: $9 at the door. Info: 604-521-5050, www.masseytheatre.com.

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is an off road multi-sport sprint adventure race that requires teams to mountain bike, kayak, trail run, trek and orienteer through a series of checkpoints over a 30 or 50 km course. When: Saturday, June 2. Where: Burnaby. Info: www. mindovermountain.com or info@mindovermountain. com. Hats Off Day: Annual parade and street party, when Heights merchants “take their hats off” to their community and customers. Parking restrictions will be in effect. When: Saturday, June 2, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Hastings Street between Boundary Road a n d G a m m a Ave nu e. (Parade starts 9 a.m. and runs along Hastings from

Beta Avenue to Boundary, street festival from 11 a.m.). Info: 604-294-8899 or www. hatsoffday.com. Plant sale: Hosted by Burnaby Cactus & Succulent Society. When: Saturday, June 9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Royal Square Mall, 8th and McBride Blvd., New Westminster. Info: Pat, 604921-7042. Visual Verse: Exhibition of 40 poems interpreted visually. When: Runs to May 31. Where: The Network Hub, second floor of the River Market, 810 Quayside Dr., New Westminster.

Donations needed: Burnaby Hospital Auxiliary is seeking

donations of paperback books and magazines, particularly large print, for patients. Magazines should be no more than two years old and Harlequin romances not needed. Donations can be dropped off at Volunteer Resources, level 0, east end of the hospital. Info: Marilyn, 604-412-6130. Social Dances: Enjoy an afternoon or evening of social dancing. Each sessions has a live band, refreshments and a great atmosphere. When: Tuesday afternoons and Thursday nights. Where: Bonsor Recreation Complex, 6550 Bonsor Ave., Burnaby. Cost: $5 members, $6 nonmembers. Info: 604-2974580.

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D TEbook EVENTS Burnaby North Senior Secondary reunion: The 50-year reunion for the Class of 1962 is being planned for Sept. 22, 2012. Info: burnabynorth. grad1962@gmail.com.

and experience a full day of entertainment featuring performances from celebrated blues and roots musicians on two stages. When: Saturday, Aug. 11, 2-10 p.m. (gates open 1 p.m.) Where: Deer Lake Park.

Info and tickets: www. burnabybluesfestival. com or 604-205-3000.

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volunteers for its in-school mentoring program at Maywood, Stride Av e n u e and Stoney Creek community schools. Time commitment is one hour each week on school grounds.

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Discovery Day Festival: Please note, this event has been cancelled. Hats Off Day: Come and experience Hats Off Day at the Heights where the community gets together and celebrates. There will be a parade and a street festival with lots of music, food and activities. When: Saturday, June 2, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Between Boundary Road and Gamma Avenue on Hastings Street in North Burnaby. Info: burnabyheights. com.

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Giro di Burnaby: Giro di Burnaby, a criterium cycle race featuring some of the world’s top racers, is back again for 2012 in the Heights neighbourhood. The race is part of BC Superweek. When: Thursday, July 12, 4-10 p.m. Where: Between MacDonald and Rosser avenues on Hastings Street, Burnaby. Info: girodiburnaby.com.

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another $30 million annual hole. But Jarvis said TransLink’s approved plan already assumes it will ¿nd $84 million in cuts, ef¿ciencies or new revenue over the next three years. The bulk of that – $55 million – is to come from much deeper “optimization” of bus routes and runs than TransLink has so far embarked on to pull in more fares at less cost. That’s expected to mean more pressure to scrap or curtail less used bus routes in growing suburbs – where service is heavily subsidized now to promote future ridership – and increase runs where existing demand is stronger and closer to break-even. Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart said redeploying buses to the urban centre Àies in the face of efforts by outlying cities to build transit-friendly neighbourhoods on the promise better service will come. Jarvis admitted the choices are not easy and promised there will be more consultation with affected cities. “We’re going to get into the tougher decisions,” he said. “Those are the tradeoffs that we’re going to have to make: ¿nance versus reliability of service versus quality of service versus coverage.” Other mayors said they’re troubled TransLink is selling real estate assets to fund operations, calling that unsustainable.

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Fraserside Community Services and CAPC. When: Mondays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Olivet Church, corner of Queens Avenue and 7th Street, New Westminster. Info: 604-5259144 ext 3655.

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1700 sf, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 1911 Craftsman style bungalow in desirable Glenbrooke North neighbourhood close to Herbert Spencer Elementary & Glenbrooke Middle School, shopping, Queens Park & transit. Home features fir floors, high ceilings, new gas forced air heating system, wood exterior, covered front porch & back deck with views of the mtns, a bright living room & kitchen, updated electrical, spacious fenced backyard, 7 yr old roof, 2 bdrms on the main + good height basement with large rec room, bedroom, 3 pce bath, laundry & storage.

Super starter home, bright & spacious with large rooms, big windows & westerly view of farmland & sunsets. This 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 2300 sf, 1951 home features open LR/DR with hardwood floors & wood burning f/p, country kitchen, large solarium, 2 big bdrms on main & downstairs has an older semi-suite. Home has newer furnace, double windows, recent liquid vinyl painting and is close to shopping, schools, parks & transit.

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New West/Burnaby squad second at U15 hoop A team coached by New Westminster secondary senior girls bench boss Doug Woodward ¿nished second at a British Columbia under-15 girls basketball tournament held in Langley last weekend. Langley/Brookswood downed Woodward’s squad of Burnaby and New West players 47-30 in the ¿nal. In the semis, BNW defeated Vancouver Island South 53-43 after taking out South

Kamloops 52-35 in the quarter-¿nals. They began the tournament by downing Vancouver East 34-26. Hannah DeVos and Lauren Denusik of New Westminster were on the team along with Michelle and Monique Sargent (Burnaby Mountain), April Strand (Alpha), Gabrielle Laguerta (St. Thomas More), Zion Corrales Nelson (STM), Alix and Brooke Gabriel (Notre Dame), and Zuri Copland (Alpha).

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A22 NewsLeader Friday, May 25, 2012

Little League tourney The 48th annual Hyack Majors Little League baseball tournament will be held at Moody Park this weekend. The New Westminster Twins and Royals will be taking part in the 16-team tourney that includes several squads from Vancouver as well as Langley, Coquitlam, North Vancouver

and White Rock. The tournament kicks off at 6 p.m. today (Friday) at Justin Morneau Field and Diamond No. 1. Games on Saturday are at 10 a.m., 2:45 and 5:30 p.m., and 10 a.m., 1 and 4 p.m., on Sunday. A home run derby will be held Saturday at 12:45 p.m.

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The ¿rst 40 minutes were tight with the score being 2-2 and 6-6 at the intermissions, before the Salmonbellies busted out with six goals in the third period. Both teams took 42 saves with Frank Scigliano making 35 saves for New Westminster. The Salmonbellies have a tough week ahead. They will play the Delta Islanders (5-2-1) in Ladner on Saturday before playing host to the Victoria Shamrocks (4-3) on Sunday at 5 p.m. A showdown for ¿rst place could come Tuesday when the Adanacs battle the Salmonbellies at Queen’s Park starting at 8 p.m. STORES FLYERS DEALS COUPONS BROCHURES CATALOGUES CONTESTS PRODUCTS STORES FLYERS DEALS DEA LS COU COUPON PONS S BROC BROCHUR HURES ES CAT CATALO ALOGUE GUES S CONT CONTEST ESTS S PRODUC PRO DUCTS DUC TS STO STORES RES FLY FLYERS ERS DE DEALS ALS CO COUPO UPONS UPO NS BRO BROCHU CHURES CHU RES

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Tech tips for new homeowners With the ever-growing amount of available home technology, buyers need to keep an eye on the trends as well as their future plans. “Pre-planning saves you money and headaches in the end,” says Lee Rente of Encore Security and Automation. He suggests that homeowners think about what they will eventually want. Everything from cameras to speakers will need to have a wire somewhere. The first tip Rente gives buyers is to make sure the house is pre-wired for sound, security, television and Internet. “Making sure a wire is where it needs to be will save you a lot of money in the end,” he says, since having to go in and

wire a house once the drywall is up will force the installer to cut holes in walls and ceilings to run the wire through. If you’re planning to mount a television, Rente recommends you look at the construction of your home first. “It is very difficult to hang a TV on steel studding,” he says. “It doesn’t really support weight well.” Instead, he tells homeowners to look for a piece of wood between the studs and behind the drywall. The advice he gives homeowners is to share. “Always tell the tradespeople your ideas,” he says, adding that it will help both parties on their journey to creating the perfect home.

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visitor parking with each building. Brady says these walking spaces add a sense of community to Pier 16. “It feels like you’re walking up to a home, not a number,” she says. Homes at Pier 16 start at $369,900. For more information, visit www. pier16.ca or call 604-542-1616.

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Step up into class at Pier 16. The project, from developer Woodbridge Homes, features 41 threeand four-bedroom townhomes right in the heart of South Surrey. Touring the show home, it becomes clear how many small choices in the finishings add up to a satisfying whole. Where many developments opt for intricate, colourful and showy tile backsplashes in the kitchen, Pier 16 offers a relatively simple pattern with larger, plain tiles that remind the viewer of exposed brick. It provides an air of confidence, like someone who knows they don’t need to show off. Sales manager Trina Brady says this approach has made Pier 16 popular among younger and older buyers alike. “It’s very classy and simple; you can dress it up with add-ons,” she says. “It leaves it as a blank slate for the buyer to fill.” You get this sense from the whole kitchen: the quartz countertops are a little thicker than usual and the undermount sink is a little deeper than usual. It adds up to a satisfying package. The main floor kitchen/dining room/ living room has an open concept layout, and it flows well from one setting to the next. Brady says she encountered a bit of skepticism when describing the L-shaped kitchen, but that quickly dissipated when they saw the room in person. That’s because the kitchen L remains unobtrusive even as it stretches into the middle of the space. “The design here really makes it feel like a large island and not a barrier,” Brady says. Every home includes nine-foot ceilings, and you will get tons of light coming in from the generously sized windows. Heading upstairs, you’ll find the same big, bright windows in all of the bedrooms along with a good amount of closet space. A huge deck flows out from the master bedroom and over the driveway.

It spans the entire width of the house while extending out by eight feet, which provides lots of outdoor space for relaxing as well as shelter for your car. The master ensuite comes with a marble countertop, his-and-hers sinks and an oversize glass shower. The shower is big without becoming obtrusive and taking over the bathroom. Brady says the glass walls on the shower kept the space wide open. “To have it all see-through takes away barriers that would otherwise obstruct views where a normal wall would be,” she says.

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

INDEX IN BRIEF FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS . . . . . . . . . 1-8 COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS . . . . 9-57 TRAVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-76 CHILDREN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80-98 EMPLOYMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102-198 BUSINESS SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . 203-387 PETS & LIVESTOCK . . . . . . . . . . . 453-483 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE . . . . . . 503-587 REAL ESTATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 603-696 RENTALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 703-757 AUTOMOTIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 804-862 MARINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 903-920

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The award-winning Outlook newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time sales person. The Outlook is part of Black Press, Canadaâ€™s largest independent print media company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers across Canada and the United States. The successful candidate must have the ability to build relationships with clients and offer superior customer service. The winning candidate will be a team player and will be called upon to grow an existing account list with an aggressive cold calling mandate. The ability to work in an extremely fastpaced environment with a positive attitude is a must. The candidate will have two years of sales experience, preferably in the advertising industry. The position offers a great work environment with a competitive salary, commission plan and strong benefits package. Please submit your resume with cover letter by Friday, June 1, 2012 by 5:00 pm. To: Publisher, The Outlook publisher@northshoreoutlook.com fax: 604 903-1001 #104 â€“ 980 West 1st Street North Vancouver, BC V7P 3N4

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South Delta Leader Black Press B.C. The South Delta Leader, a weekly publication serving more than 16,500 homes in Ladner and Tsawwassen, has an opening for a full-time, multi-media journalist. The successful candidate will have diverse writing capabilities, including a ďŹ‚air for narrative. Advanced photography and video skills will be key attributes, as well as excellent time management. An ideal applicant will have a strong grasp of social media best practices (Twitter, Facebook, etc.), a passion for online journalism, and an understanding of how to tailor content accordingly. We are looking for someone who will be a key contributor to the core print product, while bringing creativity and innovation to our web-based branding. Knowledge of basic Photoshop, iMovie and InDesign is a must. Candidates should have a diploma/degree in journalism, or a related ďŹ eld. The successful candidate will show keen attention to detail, work well under deadline pressures, and be willing to learn in a fast-paced environment, as well as have the ability to teach others as new strategies and techniques are incorporated into our media package. The South Delta Leader is part of Black Press, Canadaâ€™s largest private, independent newspaper company, with more than 150 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii. Those interested should submit a resume, writing samples and a cover letter to: The South Delta Leader Editor 7-1363 56th Street, Delta, BC V4L 2P7 or e-mail editor@southdeltaleader.com Deadline for applications is May 25, 2012.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

PEMBERTON Transport Co. Ltd., in Burnaby, B.C., requires LONG HAUL TRUCK DRIVERS. Class 1 Driverâ€™s lic. required with ability to maintain equipment, keep log book, inspection reports, etc. $23.50/hr, 50 hours/week. Send resumes by Fax: 604-420-5608 or email to: info@pemberton-transport.com

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BULK PETROLEUM Denwill, a carrier of bulk liquid petroleum products based in Burnaby requires Class 1 Drivers. We offer: â€˘ Competitive Hourly pay â€˘ Great benefits package â€˘ Excellent equipment â€˘ 4 on and 4 off work schedule â€˘ Steady year round local work â€˘ On the job training leading to certification in the transportation and handling of petroleum products

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An Earthmoving Company in Alberta is looking for a 3rd year or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. You will be part of a team maintaining and servicing our fleet of Cat dozers, graders and rock trucks plus Deere/Hitachi excavators. You will work at our Modern Shop at Edson, Alberta with some associated field work. Call Contour Construction at (780)723-5051 Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite. Training, support and remuneration are provided. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door.

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VOLUNTEER AT THE SCOTIABANK CANADIAN OPEN FASTPITCH!

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Be part of our exciting, worldclass softball tournament, which takes place from June 30 - July 9 in Surrey, BC. We are looking for volunteers in areas such as: scorekeeping, security & parking, tickets & gates, announcers, transportation, batgirls and more! We ask that each volunteer work a minimum of 20 hours.

Up to $20/hr Join our Marketing/ Advertising team now Busiest time of the year! Hiring 12 f/t CSR reps Must be outgoing and motivated!

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MOGIL MODULAR Structures Corp, located in Burnaby BC seeks 3 specialized welding operators to build mobile steel shelters and communication towers. Permanent position. $24/28 negotiate. Please send resume to F: (604) 421-0581 or E: mogilbox@live.com

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263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE Rick’s Bobcat Service. Leveling, Back filling, Trucking reas. rates.778-355-2978, 604-290-2978

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

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1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555.

ABBA MOVERS & DEL. Res/com 1-4 ton truck, 1 man $35/hr, 2 men from $45. Honest, bsmt clean up. 25 yrs of experience.604-506-7576

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

* Electrical * Plumbing * Heating * Painting * Carpentry * Tile Work * Laminate & Hardwood Flooring Exc. Rates, Senior Disc. Work guar. Since 1986. Ken 604-418-7168

How to write a classified ad that works Writing an effective classified ad is easy when you know how. What follows is a step-by-step guide focusing on the time-tested principles of a successful ad.

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1. Use a KEYWORD. Start your ad with the item for sale, the service offered or the job title.

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2. Be DESCRIPTIVE. Give customers a reason to respond. Advertisers have found that the more information you provide, the better the response. 3. LIMIT abbreviations. Use only standard abbreviations to avoid confusion & misinterpretations. 4. INCLUDE PRICE. Always include the price of the item for sale/rent. 5. GET ATTENTION! Use enhancements, such as LARGE TYPE, white space, borders, graphics, etc. to bring attention to your ad. 6. How to RESPOND. Always include a phone number (with area code) and/or area. For more information & assistance please contact one of our professional classified sales representatives 604-575-5555

MOVING & STORAGE

ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020

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A1 PAINTING Co. Exterior painting & Pressure Washing. Exc prices. Call Inderjit (604)721-0372 AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 341

PRESSURE WASHING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 560

MISC. FOR SALE

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

TRANSPORTATION 810

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

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PORT MOODY. Tides @ 300 Klahanie 2 bdrm apt, greenbelt, patio, u/g pkng, canoe club amens. N/S, N/P. $1350/mo. 604-469-1985.

MINING, The New Gold Concentrating Shaker Tables. State of the art. Amazing results. Manufactured in BC. Call (604)869-6007 or (604)869-8413

PORT MOODY very clean 2bdrm 2bath 2prk, ss appli’s, f/p, patio, n/s, June1. $1325/mo. 778-834-4774.

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~ Crown Molding Installation ~ Staining & Custom Painting Laminate ﬂrs ~ H/W Reﬁnishing Mention this ad for $200. off on minimum $1000 job.

AT NORTHWEST ROOFING Re-roofing, Repair & New Roof Specialists. Work Guar. WCB.10% Senior’s. Disc. Jag 778-892-1530

Isaac 604-727-5232

John 778-881-6737

GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters. $80. 604-240-5362

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

Mainland Rooﬁng Ltd.

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

REAL ESTATE HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

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Always! deliver Top soil, bark mulch, sand & gravel. 7days/wk. Simon 604-230-0627 will spread

PAINTING/PRESSURE WASHING Commercial/Residential Call today! 778-387-3002

Comm. & Res. BBB, WCB. Kitchen Reno’s & Cabinets

Seniors Discount Book by end of May - 10% off. 25 yrs exp. Guarantee on work. Refs. (604)773-7811 or 604-432-1857

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Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

• Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses & More!

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

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TREE SERVICES A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports

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PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

PETS

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GARAGE SALES

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FLEETWOOD WASTE Bin Rentals 10-30 Yards. Call Ken at 604-294-1393

CAIRN Terriers. Shots, dewormed. Ready to go to good homes. $650: 604-807-5204.

RUBBISH REMOVAL- COMMERCIAL/ RESIDENTIAL CALL IKE THE AFFORDABLE 778-881-1379

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

BRIDGEVIEW FLEA MARKET Every Sunday, Year Round, 80 Vendors 7am-3pm, 11475-126a St. Sry. Info./Book Table 604-625-3208 New West. MOVING SALE, Sat/Sun, May 26 & 27, 10am-4pm. 366 Hospital St. (off Columbia St.) Everything For Sale !!! Cancelled if raining

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GARAGE SALES

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HOMES FOR RENT

SUITES, LOWER

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

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Burnaby:

CLAREMONT TERRACE

** 6960 ELWELL ST ** Near HighGate Mall Quiet, Spacious 1 Bdrm Suites.

Newly reno’d with balcony, prkg & storage unit. Incl heat & h/water.

Call 604-525-2661

BURNABY S, Nelson & Rumble. 1 bdrm grnd lvl bsmt ste. Nr transit, Metrotown, schls. $650 utils incl. NP/NS. Avail now. (604)451-5150 COQUITLAM WW Plateau. Bright grnd level 2 bdrm. Lndry incl. $850. N/S, N/P. Avail now. 604-808-2964.

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CARS - DOMESTIC

1985 CADILLAC SEVILLE, 4 L, loaded, all options, mint in/out. all orig, and car cover. 70,000 orig miles. $5000 obo. (604)505-7713.

SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288

Cock-A-Poo x Poo pups. 1st shots Vet checked, non-shedding, S.Sry. $600. 604-541-9163/604-785-4809 COCKER SPANIEL Puppies Family raised – pure bred, no papers, $500. (604) 888-0832 LAB PUPS, Chocolate, $700. vet ch, dew-claws rem. 1st shots, dewormed. qual. lines (604)702-0217 NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com NEWFOUNDLAND pups, P/B. 2 male, 1blk, 1brwn. $1000 (604)8191466. No Sunday calls TOY POODLE puppies. 1 apricot, 1 white, both male. Adorable. $700. 778-240-2400 (Cloverdale)

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 533

FERTILIZERS

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877

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FURNITURE

MATTRESSES starting at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

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MISC. FOR SALE

FAN, Wood and gold coloured, great condition. KITCHEN SINK, Stainless Steel, 3 basins, (small in middle) (no faucet) Excellent condition. LIGHT FIXTURES, three. Gold/glass, for ceiling (flush against ceiling). HANGING LIGHT, used for entry way, gold & glass. RECLINER CHAIR green (hardly used) North Delta. 604-591-9740

LG. CLEAN 1 Bedroom available now and 1 & 2 Bedrooms available for June, QUIET BLDG. Call the Manager @ 604- 521-3448.

SUITES, UPPER

2000 SATURN 4 door, auto, 248K, new brakes, tires, waterpump, perfect car, $2500. (778)866-8218 2001 CHEV CAVALIER, 5spd manual, 4dr, low kms, new aircare, $2450 firm. 604-538-4883 2004 BUICK RENDEZVOUS, immac, senior driven, 105K, no accid. $8000. call: (604)807-1894

BURNABY newly reno 2 bdrm suite, newly painted, 4 appl., N/S N/P. $800 mo. Now (604)515-0565

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

COQUITLAM, spacious 2 bdrm, all hrdwd, new paint, lndry, carport, no dogs, N/S. $975/mo. 604-937-3534

2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, 1.8T turbo, 4 dr sedan, std, all options, exc cond. $5300 obo 604-780-8404

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2003 TOYOTA COROLLA 5 spd manual, silver, 152K, 1 owner, great on gas, winter & summer tires. $5500. Call 604-560-1684.

TOWNHOUSES

Burnaby. MC Bride Place. 415 Ginger drive. 2 bdrm T/H. Family Housing. Close all amens, schls, transit. Pet friendly great loca. $1015/m.604-451-6676 GUILDTOWN HOUSING CO-OP, 10125 156 St. is accepting applications for 3 & 4 bdrm units. No subsidy. Participation req. Call 604-581-4687 or pick up application NEW WESTMINSTER, 828 Royal Ave. Brand new 2/bdrm T/H, 6/appli, sec parking, Avail now. Nr SkyTrain. TJ @ Sutton Proact, (604)728-5460 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

TRANSPORTATION

BURNABY

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

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Beautiful, executive-style 3 storey house with walk-out basement, incredible view, 4 bdrm & 3 baths plus a fully self-contained 2 bedroom suite. This home has been completely renovated with new electrical, plumbing, heating, roof and designer finishings. Call June to view 604-418-1242 Royal LePage Coronation Park

RENTALS

Haul Anything... 604.

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

The Scrapper

14519 St. Andrews Dr. North Surrey $659,999 Open House Sunday 1pm - 4pm

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10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005

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COQUITLAM - bright spacious, 4 bdrm. 2 bath, 2 kitchen, W/D, fenced yard, alarm, W/D, cls. to amens. $1995/mo. 604-936-4827 or 604-936-4824 for more info.

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Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, gates, alum roof. 604-782-9108 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

Rooﬁng Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.

ABBOTSFORD: For Lease: 12,000 sf industrial bldg with 3 large overhead drs & office. 1 acre paved and fenced yard with ample parking. Located close to Mt Lehman interchange. Call Ken 604-855-6430

PORT COQUITLAM Brand new 1 bdrm house incl w/d & cable. NS/NP. Avail June 1st. $800/mo +utils. Call 604-866-8182

SUNDECKS

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PROFESSIONAL and exp’d team at your service. Nice & clean work! Ext / int. Insured, WCB, reliable. Call for free estimate 604.780.3183. Web: goflyingcolors.com

STAN’S PAINTING

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W.W.PLATEAU Montreux bldg 2bdrm, 2bath, 2 prkg, clse to amens. $1295. NP/NS June 1. 604-941-3259, 604-809-3259

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25 yrs in rooﬁng industry

Family owned & operated. Fully insured. We do Cedar Shakes, conversions, concrete tiles, torchon, fibreglass shingles, restoration & repairs. 20 yr labour warranty. 604-723-2626

2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

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AUTO FINANCING

2004 G 35 COUP INFINITI, grey, 2 dr., 125 km, good cond., auto, all pwr, $16,800. Call (604)773-3413 / 604-395-7708. 2004 MERCEDES E500, 4-matic, 4 dr, fully loaded, auto, black, 145K. good cond, no accid, $10,700 obo. 778-881-1216.

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MOTORCYCLES

RECREATIONAL/SALE

2004 Itasca Senova 30 ft, V10, 75,000k. New tires. Gen. 12 ft slide. $35,000: 1-(604)820-0395 2008 FREEDOM SPIRIT 20’ travel trailer, like new, hardly used, a/c, f/s, dble bed, dble sink, nook, couch 2 prop tanks/2 batteries, $10,500 obo. Must sell. (604)581-5117

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

1 Bdrm Apts starting at $850 2 Bdrm Apts starting at $1100 Heat and hot water included. Dishwasher, fridge, stove, balcony, shared laundry. Avail Immed. Close to amen, schools and mall.

Call 604-421-1235 www.aptrentals.net

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1-800-910-6402

www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557 COQUITLAM WW Plateau. Two 2 bdrm condos, near all amens, Douglas Coll, schools, Aquatic Cntr & Coq Ctr. 6 appli’s, storage, fitness centre. NS/NP. 1 in Silver Springs $1325 and 1 near City Hall $1275. Avail June 1st. Call 604-941-3259. NEW WEST 621 Colburne St. 1 Bdrm avail June or July 1. $735 + utils. Updated new suite. No pets Call: 604-454-4540. NEW WESTMINSTER

Large newly renovated 1 & 2 bdrm apts from $950. Available in well-kept concrete building. New floors and appl’s. Freshly painted. Patio and large storage room inste. 3 laundries in bldg. Rent incl’s heat & hot water. Sauna & jacuzzi. 5 min. walk to skytrain, Douglas College & New West Quay. Close to all amenities. 211 11St. New West. Please call 604-834-1756 www.aptrentals.net NEW WESTMINSTER

Panorama Court Spacious & clean 1 & 2 bdrms avail. From $750 - $1020/mo. No pets.

Call 604-540-6732

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Auto Loans or We Will Pay You $1000

All Makes, All Models. New & Used Inventory.

1-888-229-0744 or apply at: www.greatcanadianautocredit.com Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526

TRUCKS & VANS

MARINE 912

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AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

MAPLE PLACE TOWERS

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1990 Chevy 20 van, good work truck, $1,000. Call 604-298-1238. 2000 DURANGO 4X4, loaded, seats 7, AirCrd, exc. cond. $4100 obo. Call 604-780-8404 2002 FORD E350 Cargo Van, new tires and battery, recently serviced, $5500. Call (604)728-0866 (Surrey) 2005 FORD F150, 4X4, crew cab , green, auto, 160 kms, options, $12,000 firm. Call 604-538-9257.

MOTORCYCLE HAULER, single/ dble/trpl large lockable utility box for all your gear. Wide easy load alum. ramp incl. $1295. 778-888-6805.

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BURNABY

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

2007 NISSAN ARMADA SE silver 44,000 mls, 8 pass Exc. Cond! $21,900/obo. 604-309-7956 (Abby)

BOATS

2011 Custom weld Jetboat 20ft, c/w 9.9 Suzuki Kickin, depthe sounder, windless anchor system, Stainless steel BBQ, & much more. $49,900. Contact Rich 778-998-9302 ALUMINUM BOAT WANTED, 10’, 12’ or 14’, with or without motor or trailer, will pay cash, 604-319-5720

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