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Another year, another bushel of awards for a New West renovation design company.

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Farouk Ibrahim knocks the ball away from intended receiver Darrio Cade in a pass reception drill at the JP Football Frenzy camp for young football players aged 6-13, Saturday at Mercer Stadium. The camp was led by coaches from the Hyacks football program as well as BC Lions quarterback Travis Lulay. Proceeds from the day went to local KidSport programs. See Photos on A3

Principal changes affect several schools Howay parents upset at losing ‘fantastic’ administrator Grant Granger

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Three principal openings have caused a major reshuffling of New Westminster school administrators and not everybody is happy about it.

Some parents at F.W. Howay elementary are upset principal Ken Millard is being transferred

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to Lord Kelvin elementary, one of in September 2010 there had been the most challenging schools in the some upheaval at the school because district to run. He will be the year before the principal replaced at Howay by current Barb Keating had retired Queen Elizabeth elementary in the middle of the school principal Jamie Sadler. year and was replaced by an Howay parent advisory interim administrator. council (PAC) co-chair “[Millard] is a fantastic Marian Baseden would principal. He’s really brought WOUDZIA not comment because the the community together,” executive hasn’t had a said Baseden. “Everyone’s chance to meet to discuss the move sad. Ken was a great principal, and that came down Tuesday. However, no one wants to see him leave.” she did say before Millard’s arrival Superintendent John Woudzia,

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who made the changes, said the district prefers to leave principals in place for four years or more and then look at a rotation, but when there are a lot of openings it’s not unusual to have someone change places after only three.

He said his decisions are made in consultation with his senior management team, the principals and vice-principals association, and the candidates themselves, a process that took nearly three weeks.

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Stung by public opposition to coal exports, Port Metro Vancouver officials are pledging more consultation and open houses next month over a contentious plan to build a new coal terminal at Fraser Surrey Docks.

But a decision could then be made swiftly, according to Duncan Wilson, the port’s vicepresident of corporate social responsibility.

“If things go relatively well and we’re confident issues within our purview are adequately addressed, then I think we could probably see a decision before the end of June,” he said.

The two open houses on May 23 and 25 will respond to public concerns raised to date, present measures to address impacts and gather more feedback.

Councils in Vancouver and New Westminster have opposed the new coal terminal, while Delta, Surrey and White Rock councils have expressed concerns and sought more information.

Metro Vancouver directors have also registered concerns about air quality impacts.

SEE MORE COAL STORIES, A5

A2 NewsLeader Friday, April 26, 2013

NEW WESTMINSTER IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE SURVEY

CITYPAGE NOTICE OF 2013 CAPITAL STORM SEWER INSTALLATION As part of its 2013 Capital Program, the City of New Westminster will be installing storm sewer mains at the following locations: • Second Street, Queens Avenue to Fifth Avenue; • St. Patrick Street, Third Street to First Street; • Fourth Avenue, east of Second Street; • Oakland Street, east of Second Street; • Peele Street, Royal Avenue to Queens Avenue; • Queens Avenue, west of Second Street; • Fifth Street, Third Avenue to Fifth Avenue; • Third Avenue, Fourth Street to Sixth Street: The work will be carried out by Targa Contracting Ltd., and is expected to start in early May with completion by late July.

Single lane alternating traffic will be in effect through work areas and traffic delays can be expected. Temporary closure of minor streets and lanes may also occur during the work.

At various stages of the work, access to property driveways may be temporarily interrupted. The contractor will coordinate any anticipated interruptions with individual properties in advance to minimize any inconvenience. On-street parking will also be temporarily removed in the work area during sewer installation.

For further information on this project please contact the Engineering Services Department at 604-527-4592.

MASSEY VICTORY HEIGHTS RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION 8TH ANNUAL GARAGE SALE Saturday, May 4, 2013 8:00 am - 2:00 pm For a list of participating houses, please visit www.masseyvictoryheights.com and click Events > Garage Sale.

SMART (ORGANIC) GARDENING WORKSHOP In Celebration of Earth Day! This workshop is not one to miss! Join us at Centennial Community Centre to learn how to maintain your garden and lawn organically with certified organic gardener and educator, Catherine Dale. Bring a pen and paper (and your questions) as you will learn a lot of interesting tips on how to keep or create a healthy garden – without using pesticides!

Sunday April 28th, 2013 1:00 – 4:00pm Centennial Community Centre (Room #2) There is no charge for this special event, but we ask that you please REGISTER in advance if you wish to participate. Registration can be made from the City’s website www.newwestcity.ca or by calling 604-527-4592.

If you moved to Canada between 2006 and 2013 and live in New Westminster, then we would like to hear from YOU. The City of New Westminster’s Multiculturalism Advisory Committee has prepared an important survey which asks a number of questions about your experiences (both good and bad) in living in and being part of New Westminster.

The survey results will be used to improve programs and services for new immigrants and refugees.

They will also be used to create a more welcoming community in New Westminster.

UPCOMING

COUNCIL MEETINGS Monday, April 29 3:00 pm Committee of the Whole Council Chamber 7:00 pm Regular Council Council Chamber Please note that council meetings are now video streamed online.

To complete the online survey, please use the link below.

To receive a paper copy or to drop-off the survey, please go to Centennial Community Centre (65 East Sixth Avenue), City Hall (511 Royal Avenue) or the Public Library (716 Sixth Avenue). The deadline is April 30, 2013. www.surveymonkey.com/s/CNW_ImmigrantRefugeeSurvey For more information, contact John Stark, Senior Social Planner, 604-515-3777.

2013 RESIDENTIAL WATER, SEWER AND SOLID WASTE CHARGES DUE DATE: MONDAY – MAY 6, 2013 2013 Residential Water, Sewer and Solid Waste bills have been mailed to the registered owners of Single Detached Dwellings.

If you have not received your Residential Water, Sewer and Solid Waste bill please contact the Taxes and Utilities Department at City Hall at 604527-4555 or 604-527-4550. New owners of single detached dwellings who have not received their bill in the mail are advised to contact the Taxes and Utilities Department.

Accounts paid in full on or before May 6, 2013 are eligible for a 5% prompt payment discount. Accounts unpaid after May 6, 2013 are not eligible for the 5% discount and may be subject to transfer to property taxes if still unpaid at December 31, 2013.

Various payment options are provided for your convenience: • By mail or in person at City Hall, 511 Royal Avenue, V3L 1H9 • Cheques post-dated to the May 6th discount date are welcome • INTERAC Bank Debit Card at City Hall • After-hours payment into “City Hall Mail” located at the north entrance to City Hall • 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: Royal City Drugs | 708 – Sixth Street • At the Queensborough Community Centre Credit cards are NOT accepted for the payment of Utility bills Seniors Living Alone: If you have received your bill, you may qualify for a waiver of 25% of the flat rate charges if you meet ALL of the following requirements: 1. 65 years of age or over, and 2. Living alone (one person only) in the single family residence, and 3. A registered owner of the property.

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“We try to accommodate people’s preferences and we certainly don’t want people going somewhere where they don’t want to be going,” said Woudzia, who noted the three openings are essentially 25 per cent of the schools in the district.

District director of instruction Sandra Pace has been running Kelvin since the departure of principal Daljeet Rama, who left to take a job in Surrey.

Phil Cookson, currently the district’s director of human resources, will be taking over as principal of New Westminster secondary to replace retiring principal Mary Bushman.

Cookson has only been in his current position for this school year. In 2011-12 he made $114,000 for being in charge of community education while Bushman earned $124,000. Before getting that position he was principal of Glenbrook middle school for seven years.

“I had a look at it and felt it was a good fit with the complexity of the school and its needs,” said Woudzia.

He said the district will be looking for a new director of human resources to replace Cookson.

Glenbrook middle school vice-principal Suzanne Cameron will move up the street to become principal of Herbert Spencer elementary replacing Tracy Fulton who is retiring. Cameron will be replaced at Glenbrook by Lisa Nasato, currently a vice-principal at Lord Tweedsmuir elementary.

While Millard had also been responsible for Hume Park elementary, Allan Saugstad will become that school’s vice-principal while also administering the district’s home learners program out of the school.

Sadler will be replaced at Queen Elizabeth by NWSS vice-principal Rhonda Anderson. Lord Tweedsmuir’s new viceprincipal will be Hillary Devries.

BC Lions quarterback Travis Lulay shows some of the young players at Saturday’s JP Football Frenzy camp how it’s done.

FRENZIED FOR FOOTBALL Young football players aged 6-13 got a chance to run drills, catch and throw balls, and learn from the pros and Hyack coaches at the first JP Football Frenzy at Mercer Stadium on Saturday.

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CITYPAGE CORRECTION TO CURBSIDE COLLECTION SCHEDULE Residents of Zone B (yellow) should be advised that there was a misprint in the printed version of the 2013 Curbside Collection Schedule for the last week of April 2013. Your collection day for this week will remain the same as previous weeks: Zone B (yellow) will have their recycling and Cleaner, Greener carts picked up on Tuesday, April 30th.

Please visit our website www.newwestcity.ca for a corrected version of the collection schedule. We apologize for this error.

QUEEN’S PARK RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION MEETING The Queens Park Residents’ Association is hosting an All Candidates Meeting regarding the upcoming Provincial Election.

All four candidates from the BC Liberal, NDP, BC Conservative and Green parties have confirmed attendance. The details are as follows: Sunday, April 28th, 2013 2:00 - 4:00pm Centennial Lodge in Queens Park Light refreshments will be served by donation. A bake sale will take place to help defray the costs of renting the space and running the association. For more information, please visit www. qpra.org. Please follow us on Facebook.

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Cliff Block outreach funding cut off Fraser Health pulls funding for team that works with homeless

“We’re quite concerned,” said Lookout executive director Karen O’Shannacery. “To me it’s profoundly frustrating, but it’s really a massive concern.

It means we’re not going to be able to meet the needs of a lot of the local residents of New West.”

According to Fraser Health spokeswoman Tasleen Juma, Lookout receives $99,000 a year to support Cliff Block’s tenants, and $184,000 for outreach work. It is funding the health authority has been providing since 2003. But in February, Fraser Health realized it had been funding a service that five years ago became the responsibility of BC Housing.

The outreach team helps homeless people find places to live, and also points them in the right direction to getting the help they need. Those services, according to Fraser Health, are not clinical.

Juma said the authority is willing to increase its tenant support to ensure someone is on duty at Cliff Block all the time, and is currently negotiating with Lookout on how much

that will cost.

“Our priority is the client support,” said Juma. “We want to reassure them the service is Grant Granger still there, and will continue to ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com be there. We don’t want to cause Fraser Health’s decision not any stress for our clients (at to fund Cliff Block’s outreach Cliff Block).” services in New Westminster Juma said Fraser Health gave will mean a regression in the Lookout 90 days notice of the progress the city has made decision, instead of the 30 it dealing with homelessness. was obligated to provide, so it That’s the opinion of not can get the necessary support only the Lookout Society, which from BC Housing—which she received the funding, but city said she has been assured they council as well. would provide.

Fraser Health recently O’Shannacery said she reviewed its contract with received a different response.

Lookout to run the Cliff Block, “BC Housing is saying which houses 23 people with they have no money to do mental health or addiction this. My comment to Fraser issues in Downtown New Health is that homelessness is Westminster, and determined a determinant of health, and the outreach services being I very strongly believe Fraser provided by Lookout actually Health has an important role fall under BC Housing’s in the provision of these health mandate and not that of the services,” said O’Shannacery. regional health authority.

She said there were bones of The change has forced contention between Lookout Lookout to lay off an outreach and Fraser Health over the worker, as well as cut back control of data as well as the on janitorial and other staff tenant selection process that services affecting three other led the authority to look at the employees. contract and decide to reduce services.

O’Shannacery said it’s better to have outreach workers on the street forming relationships and providing services Taking Steps to Cure Cystic Fibrosis when needed than to call in the police every time there’s a problem.

According to her, Fraser Health’s position that a clinical team of doctors, nurses and staff it established in February to provide services on a case management basis won’t be as effective as an outreach team.

Fraser Health’s decision upset city councillors when they 10 am - 1 pm got the news.

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We are doing something about coal plan: council Grant Granger

review. In a letter to Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities Denis Lebel, New Westminster council wants to let residents Julian asks the ministry to review the health know it is taking action against Fraser Surrey effects the expansion would have on the Docks’ (FSD) plans for a coal transfer facility. surrounding area, including New Westminster.

“We need to let the community know what we’re FSD has applied to Port Metro Vancouver to doing,” said Coun. Betty McIntosh at council’s build a facility to accommodate the transfer of Monday meeting. “The local papers haven’t up to four million tonnes of coal annually been covering what the city has done. By from trains originating in Wyoming to doing that they have implied we have done barges that shuttle the coal to freighters at nothing.”

Texada Island for shipment overseas.

McIntosh said many residents are Julian said he has received many under the impression council has done complaints from his constituents about nothing. On the contrary, she said, the city the possibility of adverse health effects on Mcintosh expressed concerns about coal dust coming the community. across the river to New Westminster and about “While Port Metro Vancouver has conducted Port Metro Vancouver’s (PMV) approval process evaluations regarding health and air quality, none as soon as they heard about it. of them address the issue of coal dust, which is a McIntosh recommended the city’s website growing concern,” wrote Julien. outline what the city has done on the issue.

“There is documented evidence of an increase Council approved having city staff develop in coal dust pollution, which is seriously affecting a strategy with PMV on an acceptable public the health and safety of families residing by consultation process. the Port Metro Vancouver area. My office has PMV announced earlier this week it would been receiving a steady flow of complaints from hold two open houses in May on the issue constituents.” with representatives from FSD and Burlington Since PMV is accountable to Lebel’s ministry, Northern Santa Fe railway answering questions.

Julian asked him for the review and to pressure “There’s no real public consultation,” said the port authority to do full public hearings.

Coun. Bill Harper of the port authority’s “Residents have the right to be heard. They announcement. also have the right to a thorough transparent New Westminster-Burnaby MP Peter Julian assessment of the health and safety consequences is calling on the federal government to put a of the expansion of the Fraser Surrey Docks,” halt to an application for a coal-transfer facility wrote Julian, who in another letter to PMV asked

by Fraser Surrey Docks pending an in-depth it to hold public hearings.

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Do not live in fear We weren’t standing in the line of fire. We weren’t hit by shards of shrapnel. We didn’t smell the acrid smoke or feel the percussive thrust, but we were all hurt deeply by the horrific explosions at the Boston Marathon.

The aftermath of the bombings had most of us glued to the news, hoping to learn why.

The answer may never come, or if it does, it may not make sense.

It’s difficult to make sense of the senseless.

Terrorist acts like these bombings are meant to hurt us all. Some of us physically, brutally, even more of us at an emotional level.

Fear is a weapon easily wielded, a disease that too quickly spreads.

Whether or not you’re a runner, you likely felt that fear, that vulnerability. You may have shed tears for people you’ve never met. Perhaps you said a prayer or hugged your loved ones a little closer.

Fred Rogers was often quoted in the wake of the bombings. The U.S. children’s TV host, Mister Rogers said: “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’”

After the bombings, many stories focused on the survivors and those who came to their rescue. Selfless bystanders who rendered aid, those who staunched the flow of blood with bare hands, carried the wounded to safety.

Here, far from the scene of the carnage, we showed our support and solidarity with those personally affected by the blasts.

Our community came together to remember those affected by the Boston bombings; runners wore ribbons, vigils were held.

We may continue to feel the emotional impact of the blasts, but we must remember, we can’t run from fear. Rather, we should run despite it.

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Risky business, and the art of tact Business as unusual: The corner of Sixth and Columbia streets has become a decent little hub, with shops like Karmavore and Lofty Living, and Drink Urban Lounge and Starbucks.

But when Urban Gypsy furniture shop shut around Christmas at 611 Columbia, it was replaced a few weeks later by a new “Internet marketing” business that favoured black curtains in the windows, and was closed to the general public.

Suffice to say, it raised a stir, prompting many calls to City Hall. The groups of young men hanging out on the sidewalk smoking, spitting and swearing also didn’t help.

The city’s manager of business licences, Keith Coueffin, said once the folks behind the curtains finally applied for a licence they were denied, in part due to insufficient detail of what the web wizards were up to.

A couple weeks ago I happened to be outside 611 as they were moving out. Young men toted dozens of hard drives and monitors to the waiting trucks, and I noticed a chalkboard announcing the night shifts for

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the female employees. A lot of names with ‘i’ at the end. What was going on there, one can only guess.

Angry about something?: In the editor’s chair, you come across plenty of people with a beef to vent. These folks are vital to the community conversation.

At this paper we have many thoughtful, well-spoken contributors, but if there’s one thing lamentable in some letters to the editor, it’s a lack of tact.

They make important points, and raise important issues, but leap to the attack too fast, get defensive or simply use WAY TOO MANY CAPITALS AND EXCLAMATION POINTS!!! (which I edit out, incidentally, and you’d be surprised how quickly the person sounds sane.)

Another tendency that makes my head want to explode because

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it’s the worst thing ever in the entire history of the world is exaggeration.

A good argument can stand well enough on its own, hopefully bolstered by some confirmed facts. If you blow it out of proportion with hyperbole people will just say, c’mon.

A little tact doesn’t just apply to letters to the editor of course, it goes a long way anytime you’re making an inportant argument.

People don’t like being pushed, or told what to think. Oh, for sure there’s a time to scream and yell, but nine times out of 10, whether the goal is to convince the readers of this paper, a spouse or a boss, the game is more often won if you make a sound argument and seem fairminded.

Now I am forty-two: Forgive the indulgence, but a few thoughts upon reaching the age of 42...

For the first time, I can see the horizon with the naked eye, and that’s something that’s taking a little getting used to.

At 42, I’ve noticed, hair comes, hair goes. Enough said.

As a 40-something man, I’ve

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learned, I can take my young sons to a restaurant, and a pretty young waitress will walk up, furrow her brow, then call out, “Does anyone know where the parents of these little boys are?”

Invisibility is not limited to men my age, of course.

My hearing, incidentally, is better than ever. Restaurants seem louder, anyway.

Coffee? None after 3 p.m. thanks. Beer? Nothing carbonated.

And when someone says something like, “Want to go waterskiing—know how?” I must remind myself—truthfully—how long it’s been since I was 14 on Lake Skaha. In the fifth decade of life you train for these activities. Go to the gym.

At 42, I see young folks as suddenly needing my advice (They don’t). But if a young man were to ask for some, I’d tell him this: Given a choice between the prettier girl or the fun girl, always choose the latter. If you can find someone who is both, as I did, ask her to marry you as soon as possible.

Aww. Did I mention you get sentimental with age?

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Class size does matter.

Any person who works or volunteers in a school can tell you this. However, as Mr. Townsend pointed out, if you Google “Class size doesn’t matter,” you will find a number of articles claiming to disprove the positive correlation between smaller classes and student achievement.

The article Mr. Townsend references was published by Forbes magazine. According to the Forbes article, student achievement is positively correlated with teacher feedback, use of data to guide instruction, high-dosage tutoring, increased instructional time and high expectations.

All of these things are found more readily when classes are smaller. When classes are smaller, teachers are able to provide a higher quality and quantity of feedback to students. Instructional time is increased as teachers are able to spend more time “teaching” and less time managing students.

Teachers are able to spend more time analyzing data, as there is less data to analyze, and can spend more time using the data to guide their instruction.

If you Google “class size does matter,” you will also find

a number of articles that show the link between smaller class size and student academic achievement.

One such article, published on The Johns Hopkins University School of Education website, shows the positive correlation between small class size (1520 students per class) and academic achievement.

Academic gains were shown most strongly in the primary grades. The positive effects were shown to have a lasting positive impact well in to the students’ academic life.

The BC Teachers’ Federation fights for smaller class sizes because it does matter. It determines the academic success each student experiences.

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I am at work near 7 a.m. and usually leave around 4 p.m. I work some hours during weekends, as well as during evenings to do marking, plan ahead and to administer my classroom. Sometimes I have no time for lunch or do not take a break at recess because students need support. I am not alone, as many of my peers do much the same thing. I know many teachers with high standards and expectations, and I have a high level of respect for them.

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VICTORIA – Child care policies offer a clear choice between the B.C. Liberals and the NDP in the May 14 provincial election.

Premier Christy Clark wants to take a provincially funded savings account set up for each child born since 2007, and hand out $1,200 to parents who open a Registered Education Savings Plan to begin saving for post-secondary training. Former premier Gordon Campbell established the fund when the B.C. government was enjoying budget surpluses, before the 2008 downturn in the world economy.

That’s added to the B.C. Liberal “early years strategy” that includes full-day kindergarten, $142 million for child care subsidies, $34 million for “Success by Six” programs in 225 communities, and an additional $32 million promised over three years to help create new licensed child care spaces.

NDP leader Adrian Dix has promised to cancel the RESP and other new spending, and redirect it to a “Family Bonus Program,” a direct subsidy of up to $70 per month, per child for low-income families starting in 2014.

The NDP plan would pay the full amount to families with annual income of $25,000 or less, with payments decreasing on a sliding scale to families with income under $66,000. Applying to all children under 18, the bonus program is projected to cost $210 million a year.

Platform highlights: • The B.C. Conservative preelection platform offers no specific programs for child care or early childhood education.

Its September 2012 policy document supports “the principle that parents are the child’s first and most important teachers.”

B.C. Conservatives also support a school voucher system, “ensuring that taxpayers’ dollars follow the student to provincially approved educational options,” and the principle that social services be “delivered by community-based organizations rather than directly by government.”

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The B.C. Green platform offers no costing estimate for any of its programs.

• The B.C. Liberals would require school districts to promote use of school property by licensed child care providers from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays, and create a provincewide child care registry.

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Rare opportunity, 8720 sf, heritage mansion converted to 10 licensed suites (6 one bdrms + 4 studio suites) + 1 unauthorized caretaker studio suite & 5 gas f/p’s. Sits on a huge 16,975 sf lot in prestigious Queens Park. This trophy property feats ceilings, wood flrs, leaded glass & stained glass wndws, original woodwork & more. 4.67% cap rate. Future development potential. Updated wiring, plumbing, fire code provisions & 5 year old shake roof. Great property to live in w/huge revenue or great stand alone investment. Gross Annual Income = $164,580. Annual Exp = $25,124. NOI = $139,456. Info pkg available.

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$883 million, in a rush to get it finished An NDP government in time to serve as would appoint an international media expert panel to examine centre for the 2010 the option of selling Olympics. Problems BC Place stadium to a with piledriving and 3 1 3 0 2 201private operator. other aspects of the “Skills training, waterfront complex health care, education ran up costs and and managing our construction time. land base are all PavCo’s latest fundamental priorities financial statements for the government,” report a debt of $1.25 3 leader Dix said in 2013 201NDP billion, and forecast Vancouver Wednesday.

BC Place operating B.C. governmenT PhoTo “Retractable roofs and losses of $87.3 million Former PavCo CEO David Podmore and B.C. Liberal cabinet stadium management, minister Pat Bell tour BC Place during renovation and roof for the five years in my view, are not.” replacement. ending in spring 2016.

B.C. Liberal In the same period, leader Christy Clark, the convention centre campaigning in Sicamous $531 million renovation and expects an operating loss of Wednesday, dismissed Dix’s retractable roof for the stadium. $11.6 million.

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New West designer wins more Ovations Mila Djuras is going to have to renovate her trophy case to make it bigger. Expect it to look stylish.

That’s because the owner and designer of Intermind Designs will be adding three Ovation awards she received from the Greater Vancouver Home Builders Association at a gala ceremony on Saturday.

Intermind, which Djuras runs out of her Queen’s Park home, was recognized with a Grand Ovation award as the small volume RenoMark renovator of the year as well as Ovation awards for the best accessible renovation and the best renovation under $250,000.

The accolades are just the latest for Intermind, which has also won Georgies and previous Ovation awards for various renovation projects around Metro Vancouver.

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and minutes walk from the Skytrain, City Centre Mall, Holland Park, T&T and SFU. Featuring Club PA - a full collection of the best resort style amenities never seen before in the city. Luxury lives here.

250 Homes under $ 250,0 0 0

www.parkavenueliving.ca | Coming spring 2013 | 604.233.7748

Actual suite interiors, exteriors and views may be noticeably different than what is depicted in photographs and renderings. The developer reserves the right to make modifications, substitutions, change brands, sizes, colours, layouts, materials, ceiling heights, features, finishes and other specifications without prior notification. Such details are governed by the applicable offer to purchase and agreement of sale, and disclosure statement. This is not an offering for sale. Any such offering can only be made with the applicable offer to purchase and agreement of sale, and disclosure statement. E&OE. Concord Park Avenue Project Limited Partnership

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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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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

Truck Drivers req’d F/T for Euroasia Transload Inc. Salary: $23.00/hr Duties: Drive trucks over long distances, load & unload goods.

Pre-trip inspection.

Emergency roadside repair. Record cargo & trip details. Requirement: previous exp required. Contact: Tanjid Ka @ euroasiatransload@yahoo.ca Location: Burnaby, BC.

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108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES INDEPENDENT reps F/T, P/T International firm. Huge income potential. www.profitcode.biz

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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.

Make it yours.

Call 604-708-2628 caregiving@plea.bc.ca www.plea.bc.ca

DRIVERS WANTED:

Terrific career Opportunity with outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects.

No Rail Experience Needed!!

Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time, Valid License w/ air brake endorsement.

Extensive Paid Travel, Meal Allowance, 4 weeks Vacation and BeneďŹ ts Package.

Compensation based on prior driving experience.

Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver.

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HELP WANTED

$100-$400 CASH DAILY for Landscaping Work!

Competitive, Energetic, Honesty a MUST!

PropertyStarsJobs.Com EXPERIENCED Lane Closure Tech’s and Traffic Control people req’d. immediately. 604-996-2551 or email Traffic_King@shaw.ca

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We are eager to train the right candidate that has a desire to take their career to the next level. Post secondary graduates welcome. The ideal candidate will posses a desire to provide exceptional service.

RESPONSIBILITIES ¡ Pursue company generated leads and provide estimates ¡ Oversee projects from estimate to completion including specs and drawings REQUIREMENTS ¡ Understand construction and building processes with some ability/familiarity to read blueprints ¡ Post-Secondary Education in construction design is a definite ASSET ¡ Previous experience in a related industry a PLUS ¡ Must be customer service oriented ¡ Will posses excellent communication and critical thinking skills t /P 5SBWFM t $PNQFUJUJWF #BTF 4BMBSZ t *ODFOUJWFT t &YUFOEFE #FOFÜUT t 3341 1MBO 1MFBTF FNBJM ZPVS SFTVNF UP DBSFFST!CDHSFFOIPVTFT DPN PS GBY 1MFBTF WJTJU VT PO MJOF GPS B NPSF EFUBJMFE PVUMJOF BU XXX CDHSFFOIPVTFT DPN Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted

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.Flagpersons & Lane Closure Techs required. Must have reliable vehicle. Must be certified & experienced. Union wages & benefits. Fax resume 604-513-3661 email: darlene.hibbs@shawbiz.ca

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Fun promos! $11/hr to start, up to $20/hr. No commissions.

No sales, no experience, no problem. Start work at noon.

Call Candice:604-777-2195

P&R WESTERN STAR & FREIGHTLINER TRUCKS requires qualified Heavy Duty / Commerical Mechanic for our Duncan/Victoria locations.

Possession of an Authorized Motor Vehicle Inspection ticket an asset.

Excellent wage and beneďŹ t package. E-mail resume: michele@prwstar.com or fax to 250-746-8064 Women’s Apparel Sales Associate required, to work for a mobile clothing service Required experience: 1) driving a vehicle pulling a trailer with a clean driving record 2) selling women’s apparel 3) physically fit to pull racks 4) enjoy working with seniors Immediate start with pay of $15.00/hr, plus flat fee paid for driving time to & from working locations.

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

THE Kitchen in Vancouver looking for full time Cook can handle Korean food. Required: 3 yrs. exp. complete high school.

Wage: $2,900./mth.

40hrs/wk. resume: miyeonsong12@gmail.com

PROFESSIONALS/ MANAGEMENT

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR We are looking for a self-motivated Production Supervisor for our busy wood post manufacturing and treating facility in Princeton, BC. The successful candidate will be responsible for employee training and development, quality and cost control, production scheduling and safety. The ideal candidate will have a post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field. Minimum of 3-5 years supervisory experience in an industrial production operation, a post mill or wood production facility preferred. Must have a high degree of resourcefulness, flexibility and adaptability; and the ability to plan, organize, develop and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc. Good leadership skills, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a proven track record are required. Please email your resume to elizabeth@pwppost.com. For further information about our company visit our website at www.pwppost.com. Only those selected for interviews with be contacted.

PERSONAL SERVICES 173

MIND BODY SPIRIT

EXCELLENT MASSAGE $25.00 for 30 min.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

MECHANIC F/T-Licensed-Experienced

Immediate Opening Apply in person at: 13433 King George Blvd.

Surrey

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TOOL & DIE MAKER NE SEAL Ind. Products is looking for a F/T TOOL & DIE MAKER for it’s location in BBY, BC. DUTIES: work with little supervision. Knowledge of steel rule die making and gasket materials is essential. Operate C02 laser, able to draw using AutoCAD & use of Word, Excel, Coral Draw, read blueprints and technical detail to make dies. Exp in setting up/operating die cutting/water-jet/ lathe and milling machines.

Wage: $25/hr plus benefits. Minimum High school diploma; and minimum 3 yrs experience. Academic/technical/computer education and diploma is an advantage.

Pls reply: anyseal@gmail.com or fax to: 604-298-3777

Borrow Up To $25,000

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 224

CARPET CLEANING

Carpet Cleaning. 4 bdrm & up $89-$139: All Natural, deodorize & sanitize. Guar. 778-772-9164

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 242

CONCRETE & PLACING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 300

LANDSCAPING

Rick’s Bobcat Service. Leveling, Back Filling, Trucking Reas.

Rates.778-355-2978, 604-290-2978 PLACING & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 34 Years Exp. Free Estimates.

BAJ EXCAVATING DEMO, Sewer, storm, drainage, remove concrete & blacktop, old house drainage.

604-779-7816.

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

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DRYWALL

FRANKS Drywall *Boarding*Taping *Spraying no job too sm. Seniors rts Free ests. 604-939-7029, 809-1945 JMYK CONTRACTING LTD. Specializing in steel stud framing, drywall, taping, texture, t-bar, firerating, painting + general reno’s.

WCB, Insured. Jay 604-722-6197 ABS DRYWALL, res. & comm.

Quailty workman ship. Boarding, taping, finishing, textured ceiling, renos. Free est. 604-376-1927

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ELECTRICAL

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

C & C Electrical Mechanical • ELECTRICAL • FULL PLUMBING SERVICES • HVAC GAS FITTING *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service

604-475-7077

GARDENING

Full Landscape Construction for 33 Years.

604-949-1900 QUALITY RENOVATIONS

Locally owned and operated.

All work guaranteed.

• Kitchens • Bathrooms

FREE ESTIMATES

*30 years *Licensed *Insured

www.metrovanhome.ca

Always! Landscaping Services, Pwr Raking, Delivery, Spreading, Yard &Rubbish cleanup 604.230.0627

Local & Long Distance

PLUMBING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS Mainland Roofing Ltd. 25 yrs in roofing industry

FULL PLUMBING SERVICES • Hvac Gas Fitting • Electrical *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service

C & C Electrical Mechanical

604-475-7077

Family owned & operated.

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604-427-2626 or 723-2626 www.mainlandroof.com

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PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

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$45/Hr

From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

Brad 778-552-3900

. Expert Power Washing. Gutters cleaned & repaired. www.expertpowerwashing. Mike, 604-961-1280

Complete Bathroom Renovations Ceramic Tile, Attics, Bsmt Suites New Doors,Windows 604-521-1567

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS ALWAYS! GUTTER Cleaning & Roof Blowing, Moss Control,30 yrs exp., Reliable! Simon 604-230-0627

HOME IMPROVEMENTS Carpentry, painting, drywall, tiles Quality work - reasonable price Martin 778-355-5840

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Central Creek Construction Refinishing floors, sanding & fixing floors & Reno’s. Seniors Discount 10% off (604)773-7811

Additions, Home Improvements Restorations, Renovations, & New Construction.

Specializing in Concrete, Forming, Framing & Siding. 604-218-3064

A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, fencing, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.

QUALITY RENO’S Comm/Res. Specializing in kitch/bath/bsmt. Ref avail. Free est. Greg (604)771-6615

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Commercial & Residential • Parking Lots • Driveways • Garage Apron • Speed Bumps • Potholes • Patchwork • Tennis Courts • Repair & Resurface (Insured, WCB) Over 10yrs of exp. Free Estimates

Steve 778-848-0036 320

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SURREY: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, hardwood floors throughout and new roof. $549,000. 604-575-5555.

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ASPHALT PAVING

A Dream Landscaping. Lawn mowing, aerate, power rake, trim, prune. Res/Com. 604-724-4987.

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“ ABOVE THE REST “ Interior & Exterior Unbeatable Prices & Professional Crew.

• Free Est. • Written Guarantee • No Hassle • Quick Work • Insured • WCB

778-997-9582 Stan’s Painting Exterior / Interior Good Quality Paint.

Member of BBB & WCB References & guaranteed work Discount for Seniors - 10%

604-773-7811 or 604-432-1857

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PLUMBING

GL ROOFING. Cedar/Asphalt, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters - $80.

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Journeyman Call 604-345-0899

COMPLETE Roofing Ltd. Repairs & gutters, all roofs. WCB, BBB, Reas guaranteed. Sr Disc. 604-725-0106 Always! Power Washing, Window & Gutter cleaning, all your exterior cleaning needs. 604-230-0627

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS EXCEL ROOFING LTD. All kinds of roofing work. Reroof, New, Repairs.

Free est. (778)878-2617 10% OFF - Call 604.812.9721 AMG ROOFING & SIDING. Re-roofing, new roof, gutters. WCB

FIVE STAR ROOFING All kinds of re-roofing & repairs.

Free est. Reasonable rates.

(604)961-7505, 278-0375

Eastcan Roofing & Siding •New Roofs •Re-Roofs •Repairs Liability Insurance/BBB/10% off with ad

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Friday, April 26, 2013 NewsLeader A27 HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 374

TREE SERVICES

REAL ESTATE 627

HOMES WANTED

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

TRANSPORTATION 810

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

TREE & STUMP

356

OKANAGAN

604-787-5915/604-291-7778

PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS

Call (604) 931-2670

www.treeworksonline.ca 10% OFF with this AD

PETS

bradsjunkremoval.com But Dead Bodies!!

20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !

604.220.JUNK(5865) Serving Metro Vancouver Since 1988 FLEETWOOD WASTE Bin Rentals 10-30 Yards.

Call Ken at 604-294-1393

477

PETS

BEAGLE PUPS; mom AKC & dad CKC reg’d. Born Feb 9th, avail immed. Shots & dewormed. 3 M’s $600/ea & 1 F $650. (604)820-0264 BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOGS, bred at Diesel Kennel, 6 mo old, 2 males, $1000. each. (604)869-5073

Bernese Mountain pups.

Bulldog Disposal Co. Home & Yard Clean Ups Residential / Commercial

No Job Too Small Free Estimates ~ 7 Days/Wk

Call Tony 604-834-2597 www.bulldogdisposal.ca

RECYCLE-IT! JUNK REMOVAL

ckc, micro, vacc/deworm.

604-794-3229. mountcheambernese@gmail.com CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)

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

604.587.5865 FREE! Scrap Metal Removal...FREE!!! *Appliances *BBQs *Exercise Equip *Cars/Trucks/Trailers *Hotwater Tanks *Furnaces * Restaurant Equipment All FREE pickup!

604-572-3733 T & K Haulaway

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL Always! Delivering Top Soil, Bark Mulch, Sand and Gravel, Spreading services. Simon 604-230-0627

372

SUNDECKS

• DIFFICULTY SELLING ? • Difficulty Making Payments?

No Equity? Expired Listing? Penalty?

We Take Over Payments! No Fees! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

641

TOWNHOUSES

26 DAZZLING TOWN HOMES

Come and see.

Daily 11 to 7pm 14905 60th Ave. Surrey, B.C. Come see what’s cookin’ in our kitchens. More counterspace, cabinets & more drawers to store!

thegroveatcambridge.ca Hans at Global 604-597-7177

RENTALS RENT TO OWN

700

Recycled Earth Friendly HOT TUBS ARE NO PROBLEM!

www.recycleitcanada.ca

From $140,000. No time limit to build. Near by lake access. ALSO: 1 spectacular 3 acre parcel at $390,000 owner wants to retire and will carry financing. 1-250-558-7888 www.orlandoprojects.com

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

STOP RENTING! RENT TO OWN! No Qualification Required!

FLEXIBLE TERMS! Cloverdale 60th &176th Spacious 708sf. 1 bdrm. Condo. Only $880/mo.

Option Fee Req. 604-626-9647

PUG AVAILABLE for stud service.

He is a rare silver male, purebred but not registered. ALSO GOLDEN RETRIEVER (not reg.) available for stud (OFA hips and cert eyes).

Mission 604-820-4827

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 533

FERTILIZERS

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

APARTMENT/CONDO 2 bdrm bright apt.

Large 2 br located in a Central Coq Co-op. $810/mo. No subsidy.

Close to transit, schools, and shopping.

Sandy 604 945 5864 sandy@terramanagement.ca BURNABY, Linden Glen Apts. 7052 Linden Ave. Spacious & bright Studio, 1 & 2/bdrms. Incl heat & HW. Near Highgate. Cats ok.

(604)540-2028 or 778-552-5325 BURNABY

548

FURNITURE

*NEW QUEEN MATTRESS SET* Pillow Top in Plastic. Mfr. Warranty Must Sell! $200 ~ 604-484-0379 Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-782-9108 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

373B

TILING

TILE, MARBLE & slate installations and home renos. No job too small.

Call 604-521-6919

374

TREE SERVICES

551

GARAGE SALES

BRIDGEVIEW FLEA MARKET Every Sunday, Year Round, 80 Vendors 7am-3pm, 11267-125a St. Sry. Info./Book Table 604-625-3208

560

Large newly renovated 1 and 2 bdrm. units available from $900 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.

Please call 604-834-1756 www.aptrentals.net PRESTIGIOUS - WESTWOOD PLATEAU, BRAND NEW!

736

MAPLE RIDGE; 3 bdrm rancher on 1 acre, new kitch, full bath, 4 appls, garage $1550 June 1 604-518-8800

741

OFFICE/RETAIL

Burnaby1100sf SPACE Suit office, haircare or physio. 3970 Charles St. Must be seen. Phil 604-657-6600

SUITES, LOWER

752

TOWNHOUSES

NOONS CREEK Housing Co-op Orientation Meeting, Saturday, May 4th at 1pm in the common room located at #58-675 Noons Creek Dr. Port Moody. We are accepting applications for 2 - 3 bdrms.

Subsidy wait list avail.

Share purchase from $1400-$1800. $15 Non-refundable application fee required.

Applications available at orientation Please call 604-469-9763 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 810

AUTO FINANCING

CLEAN SPACIOUS SUITES 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites Centrally Located, 1/2 blk-Metrotown Mall Full time caretaker.

REAL ESTATE

CALL ANYTIME TO VIEW

FOR SALE BY OWNER

TOWNHOME @ 152 and 20 Avenue South Surrey / White Rock. Details: WWW.TRAVELPICS.CA

778-323-0237 COQUITLAM - Penthouse 1400 s/f 2bd, 2ba, 2balc, hi-ceil, pool, gym, h/w floors. GORGEOUS! $1875/mo Avl now. Lafarge Lk. 604-808-4687.

WWW.MILANINORMAN.COM 150+ USED CARS & TRUCKS!! 1-888-534-4745 A+ BBB RATED

845

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All parties having claims against the said Estate are required to forward particulars of same to the law firm of WINGHAM LAW CORPORATION, Solicitor for the Personal Representative, at P.O. Box 1489, Vanderhoof, British Columbia, V0J 3A0, on or before the 22nd day of May, 2013 after which date the claims filed may be paid without reference to any claims of which the Personal Representative then has no knowledge.

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By virtue of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act and on behalf of Queensborough Mini Storage, Consolidated Civil Enforcement BC Inc., will dispose of goods, namely: (1) 2000 Ford Mustang S/N 1FAFP42X5YF218764 debtor “Brian Rukavina” to recover $404.85 plus accruing storage and any / all other expenses related. This unit will be made available for sale after May 12 2013.

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