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Fleeing thief tries to run down police

Judge sentences drug addict to 2 years for assault, posession of stolen property Jane Seyd

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A 34-year-old drug addict who tried to run down a police officer in a stolen truck was sent to jail for two years Tuesday by a provincial court judge.

James Chamberlain of Surrey was handed the sentence by Judge William Rodgers of the North Vancouver provincial court after pleading guilty to two charges including assault with a weapon (the truck).

Crown counsel David Simpkins said the police officer managed to avoid being hit by the truck after firing two rounds from his gun toward the vehicle as it bore down on him in a quiet residential cul-de-sac. Chamberlain, who was behind the wheel, swerved away at the last minute.

The drama began on April 19 in West Vancouver, when a Honda Civic was stolen from the West Vancouver Community Centre. Two police officers in unmarked cars began following the stolen vehicle on Marine Drive into North Vancouver, where it became apparent the driver of the Honda was following a white pickup truck. Both vehicles eventually turned on to Tatlow Road, a deadend street near Marine Drive and Capilano Road.

Police used their cars to block the road and one of the officers drew his gun See Cop page 4

Young woman killed in skateboarding accident Jane Seyd

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A young woman in her 20s died Friday after she crashed into a van while longboarding down Mount Seymour Road in North Vancouver.

Police said the woman was longboarding down the road at around 11 a.m. Friday morning when she tried to turn into Anne MacDonald Way and struck a van.

An off-duty trauma nurse and firefighter were in the area and rushed to help the woman, who was taken by ambulance to Lions Gate Hospital. She died of her injuries in hospital.

Police had not released the name of the woman as of press time on Friday, See Longboarding page 9

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CONNOR Floyd kicks one on net as he navigates an obstacle course during the Turf Tot World Cup held at William Griffin field recently. The Turf Tot program is a preschool soccer program operated by the North Vancouver Recreation Commission.

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CLUB member Kent Jefferson slalom skis across Burrard Inlet to Deep Cove. The Vancouver Water Ski Club hosted its 11th annual Kids Camp July 5-7 with 42 students ages 6-14 taking part. At the camps, young campers learn to water ski, wakeboard, kneeboard, wake skate or slalom ski and are treated to lunch and snacks. The kids also make crafts, play games and enjoy the waterfront at Belcarra Park.

CHLOE Szybunka, McKenzie McGruver, Hailey Szybunka and Taylor Greham take part in creating rice-ďŹ lled shakers at the camp.

TEN-YEAR-OLD Taylor Greham races through an obstacle course where kids had to do various tasks such as eat a fruit roll up without using their hands.

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JULIAN Harder sails around the bay at Belcarra on a wakeboard during the Vancouver Water Ski Club’s 11th annual Kids Camp July 5-7.

JACOB McKenzie prepares to signal the driver and launch his wakeboard.

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Cop fires at truck in self-defence From page 1 and told Chamberlain to get out of the truck.

Instead, Chamberlain stepped on the gas and repeatedly rammed the police car to create an escape route. He then drove directly at one of the officers who fired into the truck. Chamberlain swerved and crashed into another parked vehicle before driving away. He later ditched the truck and was eventually tracked by a police dog to a nearby backyard.

A 17-year-old Coquitlam girl who was driving the stolen Honda was arrested at the scene and

dealt with separately in youth court.

Chamberlain’s defence lawyer Herb Chambers told the judge his client was high on drugs at the time and was panicking when he tried to make his getaway. He said Chamberlain has been hooked on a variety of drugs including crack cocaine, heroin and crystal meth since he was about 13.

Chamberlain plans to use his time in jail to get clean, Chambers added.

Chamberlain received a concurrent fourmonth jail sentence for possession of a stolen truck in Richmond and time already served in custody for possession of a stolen scooter in Delta.

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District of North Vancouver Regular council meeting, Monday, July 12, 7 p.m.

■ Rezoning 3600-block Mount Seymour Parkway.

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Fromme curb bulges draw mixed reaction Some say narrower road is more dangerous

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CURB bulges are intended to make roads safer for pedestrians, vehicles and cyclists, but some District of North Vancouver residents are not convinced.

The municipality’s Fromme Road Traffic Calming Neighbourhood Project includes several safety initiatives including a new sidewalk and the installation of traffic bulges.

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the road with the curb bulges, it is really quite extreme.”

Susan Clift, district manager of engineering services, said curb bulges were designed to meet national standards. She indicated the narrowing of the road is a purposeful design to make the roads safer.

“I just want to emphasize that these are extremely common devices across the Lower Mainland,” Clift said.

“We started building them in Vancouver 30 years ago.

The lane widths are as wide as the lane widths on Capilano Road.”

Clift said the consultation process was quite long and it involved an outside consultation firm, neighbourhood residents and the district.

“We had extensive input on NEWS photo Mike Wakefield how to calm the street,” Clift said. “The street was seen as a TRAFFIC negotiates temporary curb bulges at Fromme Road and Ronayne Road problem for the children going in Lynn Valley. to these schools (on Fromme Like the district, the city has started projects to improve road Road), who are the most vulnerable users of the street.”

Laszlo believes that there is significant opposition in the safety.

“The city has an overall traffic calming program, and we are neighbourhood to the bulges.

“I thought my goodness this is ridiculous, this is dangerous for trying to make our city more livable and safe for pedestrians and traffic,” Laszlo said. “So I actually measured the width of the lane at vehicles and cyclists,” Pope said. “Corner bulges are seen as a way Shakespeare Avenue with the curb bulge, and to me it was about 11 to make the roadway more safe.”

For people who consider the passages too narrow, district feet. So I thought did people really support this thing?”

Laszlo set out to talk to neighbours in the area. She started a engineer Clift has one piece of advice: slow down.

Clift said the design was intended to be wide enough to petition and was able to collect 156 signatures over a short period accommodate a garbage truck. The district suggests that drivers of time. She presented her petition to council on Monday.

Clift said public feedback will be considered and a review has of large vehicles who consider the passage too narrow should take been put in motion since Laszlo’s concerns were raised. The start of alternate routes.

“The traffic calming is about improving livability in our the results will be presented to council on Monday. The remainder of the review will be presented at the end of August when council neighbourhoods and its also about safety, but livability is number 1,” Clift said. “We made a conscious effort to give priority to returns from summer break.

Douglas Pope, deputy city engineer, said the City of North pedestrians on this corridor above all other users.”

Vancouver has had success with the curb bulges they have installed.

Laszlo agrees there needs to be road-calming measures taken on “We actually get more complaints about crosswalks that don’t have Fromme Road. She just hopes that a solution can be reached that curb bulges,” Pope said. accommodates all users and makes it safe for everyone involved.

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HE global effort that coalesced this week around Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani, an Iranian woman sentenced to death by stoning for adultery, should give human rights advocates cause for hope.

When Ashtiani’s case came to the attention of the international press a few days ago, it triggered a surge of public outrage. Ordinary people around the planet expressed revulsion at the conviction of a woman on extremely dubious grounds and the meting out of a sentence which by any measure is barbaric. Online petitions and other concerted campaigns came together within hours.

The resulting pressure from the international community was so intense it caused the country’s hard-line regime to reverse the decision. The victory was

a small one — Ashtiani is still, so far, sentenced to die by other means — and it is only on behalf of one person. But the result shows that it is possible to use non-violent — and even non-economic — means to effect change in countries that are subject to extremist rule.

This is not to advocate for undue meddling in the affairs of sovereign states. But where fundamental human rights are at stake, the international community can and must use the simple, non-destructive tool of public scrutiny to aid the victims of oppressive governments.

Change by this approach is not easy, and it will inevitably be slow, but, given the questionable effect of our ongoing wars on the lives of people where they are being fought, it is perhaps the most effective tool at our disposal.

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WV council breaks faith in community

Dear Editor: West Vancouver dog owners went to council last Monday night, after many months of meetings and discussions, looking for some measure of access to the waterfront walkways in Ambleside and Dundarave. They were completely rebuffed. In fact, access was even further restricted from what it had been. The Seawalk proper, from 19th Street to Dundarave Avenue, was spoken of as just fine as it is with dogs confined to the train tracks behind a chain link fence. Putting a dog behind a fence, separated from its owner, is the lowest common denominator of a solution. There is a great deal of research on enclosed dog parks and dog areas and not one of them says the owners stay on the other side.

Thirty years ago, dogs and life in West Vancouver were different.

Thirty years ago we didn’t have cellphones, laptops, and dogs were just dogs who had a great life wandering their neighbourhood and lying on the street in front of their house. Dogs and dog owners are evolving (The Modern Dog, Stanley Coren, Animals Make Us Human, Temple Grandin,) into an urban pact relationship which implies that canines and owners who once foraged together now shop, eat and walk together. Ambleside/Dundarave residents need to get their fix of nature by walking along the seafront too. Larry Beasley, Vancouver’s highly regarded former director of planning, has insightfully identified the source of our attachment to our waterfront walkways — it is a chance to reconnect with our glorious natural setting and surroundings, even as we live in an ever more urbanized environment. West Vancouver is most definitely urban, especially in the core areas around the Ambleside/Dundarave waterfront. Those of us who own dogs didn’t get them so we could lock them up at home while we go walking. Today’s well-read dog owners know that in order for a dog to be healthy in mind and

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body it must too be out and about with the family. However, we were told by councillors that we could just walk on the streets — which are often not particularly well-lit, or plowed of snow or made safe by the overview of apartment towers. But it’s good enough for dog owners: Let them eat cake! So much for compromise.

For the male councillors who felt everywhere was safe here, they certainly have not walked Ambleside in the evening nor on some of the streets and alleys as most dog owners do to avoid traffic.

The park ranger in 2008 told park officials she would never enter Ambleside Park after 5 p.m. on a summer’s night. Yet council felt a 60 or more older woman should? And feel comfortable?

An interesting observation at council on Monday night was the predominance of naysayers who were men and the yeasayers who were female. Statistically, it is the female who walks the dogs. The broad sweeping statements of safe and secure West Vancouver are the same broad sweeping statement as “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Something indeed is broken: our sense of community, of trying to get along together, our confidence that a well-thought-out positive initiative will be given a change to succeed — these were broken by West Vancouver’s council on Monday night when they slammed the door shut.

Joan Reid, West Vancouver

Change comes slowly to the beautiful game Dear Editor: Whilst the rest of the world scratches their head at why FIFA just refuses to accept video technology, it remains to the editor of the North Shore News to put it as bluntly as a Canadian can, that Sepp Blatter, president of FIFA since 1998, someone who regularly meets with heads of state, carries an amazing amount of power in the world of football (sorry, soccer, the game where players use their feet), is in fact an imbecile, and an arrogant, stubborn one at that.

Your July 2 editorial was delightfully (if bluntly) put.

Sadly, even if FIFA bends to video technology, (they even prevent any local association even trying it out) it will only be for goal-line decisions, so handballs (à la Thierry Henry of France, or “hand of God” Maradona) and offsides (sorry, Mexico, you

will still get stitched up) will not be reassessed after an official has been tricked and fooled by professional players into giving the wrong decision. That kind of change will likely take many more years, and a change of president (Blatter is 74 years old), before the beautiful game is indeed a just game, and the cheats are regularly exposed and punished accordingly.

On the positive side, this gives Canada some time to get its house together and achieve what other non-soccer powerhouses have done, namely New Zealand, Trinidad, Honduras, Australia, and of course the United States, plus the African nations of much lesser resources. It is great to be tops at hockey, but we should also be playing the world’s number 1 sport on the world stage (NB: Canada is already in the 2011 Rugby World Cup).

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‘Are we there yet?’ revisited

GONE are the days when a trip with my family required scads of brand new magic markers and stacks of craft paper.

The non-driving parent, craning from front seat to back, would parcel them out to the pint-sized, strappedin victims all the way from Calgary, Alta. to Sechelt, B.C. The discovery that you could hook up a DVD player to a minivan dash was an absolute boon for parents.

Now few families embark on any extended trip without DVDs of Justin Bieber and the like, complete with matching sets of earbuds.

As a matter of fact, nowadays, according to a news release I just received from the baby safety device company Evenflo, smart families hit the road with many other modern conveniences, as well, including moist wipes, a baby mirror that allows adults to check on their rear-facing sprog while driving, soft books to avoid hurtling tomes decapitating the driver, and even a car dust buster “for tracking down Cheerios between seats.”

This comes as news to me, though it’s not surprising.

My family no longer goes on extended car trips because our sedan is too small and our children too large.

When we do travel, it’s usually on a plane, and our almost six-foot-tall kids distract themselves with iPods and in-flight movies.

For us, even the scuffles at the airport newsstand over whether I will bankroll issues of trashy Cosmopolitan magazine for my teenaged daughter are a thing of the past. Petunia, now 19, has moved on to autobiographies of rock stars whose anecdotes make “Cosmo” look like a Baptist hootenanny.

Still, there are millions of families trekking down highways over the summer

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Kate Zimmerman months, enduring days of sweaty quarrelling, soiled shorts, Dad’s terrible sense of direction and Mum’s astonishing inability to read a map.

Many grownups fear the prospect of a long trip with wee ones who can’t yet fathom why they’re being asked to sit still for hours to reach some unknown destination. How could it possibly be better than their own inflatable pool at home?

Evenflo claims the primary worry most parents have about such trips is that their child will be “harmed in a collision,” which makes sense. But there are plenty of other things to fearfully anticipate, if that’s what floats your boat.

I can think of a few from my own childhood, and from Stanley’s.

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His parents assumed he’d clambered into the other vehicle with his cousins, and vice versa.

An hour or so later they paused together at a roadside eatery, at which point it became apparent that Stanley was no longer of the party.

His poor dad had to pull a U-turn and head back along hell’s half-highway for his eldest son.

We did that once too — accidentally left someone behind — but in our case, it was our Springer spaniel, abandoned at a sprawling campground in Georgian Bay. I’m not sure she was any happier after she was retrieved, then crammed between sticky, crabby children bound for muggy Winnipeg.

We were often headed that way in those days, since that’s where my dad’s mum lived and we could drive there from our hometown of Ottawa. We’d squeeze five of us plus dog into the current car, which was invariably a lemon.

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My five-year-old sister, being chased by us, struck her forehead on the door jamb, split it open, and had to be rushed to the local hospital for stitches.

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On another trip, in a relatively luxuriousseeming Peugeot, we were supposed to camp in the Maritimes.

My mother’s mother, who’d invited herself along, stayed at a nearby B&B. After a night or two of this arrangement, it rained furiously, the back door fell off the Peugeot for no apparent reason, and we all wound up in the B&B, watching the rain tumble down, with our bossy Nana presiding. She was particularly unimpressed with the crude jokes she discovered her 10-year-old granddaughter (guess who) was writing in letters to friends.

“How vulgar!” she famously intoned.

As a member of the moral and spiritual movement known as Moral Re-Armament, Nana also didn’t approve of drinking.

How excruciating it must have been for my mum and dad to monitor the car repairs, keep us out of our grandmother’s hair, put up with our hijinks, and not even be able to relax over a G & T or two at the end of a

truly arduous day. I hope to God Dad had a flask squirrelled away, but I sincerely doubt it.

What a bunch of ungrateful nimrods we were.

I recall my parents driving us along the coast of Cape Breton, exclaiming at the glorious views, while my brother and I pinched each other, ostentatiously yawned, and ridiculed them for their enthusiasm. They wanted us to see and enjoy Canada, but we were far too puny-minded for that.

There were good times, too, of course, on these trips — songs warbled, new foods tried, gorgeous beaches with smashing waves, and friendly relatives whom we got to know.

Ultimately, these trips were all worthwhile.

Still, one wonders how one’s parents coped without DVD distractions or minivan leg-room or cereal dust busters.

Was it my own generation of parents, or those beleaguered mums and dads that preceded us who enjoyed the better version of the family road trip? kate@katezimmerman.ca

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DNV warns of nighttime road closure

AS summer roadwork kicks into high gear North Vancouver drivers are going to need to find an alternate route to Capilano Road if they plan on doing any nighttime driving next week.

Crews will be installing an underground water main along the eastbound onramp between Capilano Road and West 23 Street/Keith Road in Pemberton Heights.

The work will take place from Sunday July 11 to Friday July 16 between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.

The District of North Vancouver is suggesting residents use the Mackay Road access to Pemberton Heights as an alternate route during construction.

Daytime work on Capilano Road improvements will also continue between Fullerton Avenue and Highway 1 from Monday to Friday, between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Work crews will attempt to continue traffic flow and maintain two lanes during peak time. The lanes alternate directions depending on the greatest volume.

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WEST Vancouver’s secondary suite owners will likely be asked to pony up $350 annually after council unanimously passed third reading of a bylaw

Monday night.

West Vancouver’s planning department proposed the fee to offset the cost of providing services to additional dwellings within the district.

The move to implement annual fees comes just four months after West Vancouver council passed a bylaw legalizing

secondary suites.

MayorPamGoldsmith-Jones commended staff for their work in implementing the new bylaw that seeks to provide additional housing options for residents.

“I really think we’re doing a good job of answering the housing question here in West Vancouver,” she said.

Longboarding on streets dangerous From page 1 pending notification of her family.

The tragic accident highlights the dangers of an increasingly popular activity of longboarding down some of North Vancouver’s steep roadways, said police.

Corp. Peter Devries, spokesman for the North Vancouver RCMP, said at this time of year young people in their teens and 20s often ride the longboards — long skateboards between three and five feet in length — at high speeds

down some of the North Shore’s long hills, including the residential areas below Grouse Mountain. But most of the roads that people use for longboarding are regular streets, where the potential for crashes with vehicles is high.

North Vancouver RCMP have recently been issuing tickets to longboarders who contravene any provincial or municipal laws which require skateboarders to wear helmets and stay as far to the right side of the road as possible.

Police said the woman who was killed in the accident Friday was wearing a helmet.

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A North Shore News paper carrier has a unique claim to fame after his self-shot video of a bear playing with a stick soared in popularity on YouTube.

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Sixteen year-old Alex Graham visited Japan a year ago with his mother. While at a zoo in Hiroshima he noticed a bear spinning a stick like a Kung Fu Master, so he grabbed his mother’s camera and started filming.

After returning from Japan, Graham uploaded the video on YouTube after adding music and editing the length.

The bear twirls the wooden stick so fast and with such precision that many have accused the video of being fake.

Graham has taken the accusations in his stride.

“It didn’t make me angry, it was more just kind of annoying because I didn’t want people to think that I would do that kind of thing,” Graham said. “It wasn’t too big a deal, because I knew, and all my friends knew, that it was real.”

To prove its validity Graham posted the original footage. Even then people were still making comments.

“It’s just people without common sense,” Graham said. “Some people call it fake, just to call it fake.”

Graham has been told the bear started playing with the stick after its mother died. He believes the bear is unique.

“I don’t believe it is just bored sitting in the zoo wanting something to do,” Graham said.

For the first 10 months he only got a few hundred hits, but in a mater of weeks the popularity of the video exploded. Soon he was up to one million hits.

One of the reasons for the steady rise in recognition was that popular celebrities Ashton Kutcher and Jonas Brother Kevin Jonas posted a link to the video on their Twitter accounts.

Graham said that he found out about the celebrity Tweets through comments on his video. “I think it’s cool, but I never got to talk to them or anything like that,” Graham said.

A Grade 10 Handsworth student, Graham started getting attention at school.

“I don’t make a big deal out of it,” Graham said. “People think it’s really cool, but it’s not like I’m bragging about my video.”

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ACCORDING to the first Community Climate Action Plan Report Card, the District of West Vancouver is reasonably on track to meet its climate action goals.

The report card — that grades municipal services based on certain criteria — shows encouraging progress is being made, according to Stephen Jenkins, manager of sustainability and healthy communities, but that achieving carbon neutrality in the district is still a ways off.

In a presentation to council on June 28, Jenkins explained why the district received ‘B’s for its management of key sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions: buildings, transportation and land use.

That grade reflects the fact that district staff members have facilitated 22 home energy audits on Eagle Island, discussed possible retrofit projects with local building owners and investigated options for funding green projects.

At the same time, according to the June 10, 2010 report, the district still needs to expand its promotion of home energy audits and retrofit projects, as well as “consider mandatory policy measures in 2015 if retrofits are not meeting targets.”

The report card, the first to be presented to council, satisfies one of the 19 recommendations listed in the Community Climate Action Plan and covers a timeframe of January to June 2010.

An objective of the report card is to measure the district’s progress towards reducing GHG emissions by at least 33 per cent below 2007 levels by 2020 and at least 80 per cent by 2050. These goals reflect provincial targets passed under the Green Communities Act (Bill 27).

On the transportation and land-use front, the report recommends implementing the recommendations from the municipality’s strategic transportation plan.

As well, the report calls on the district to encourage local food production, such as the edible garden at the community centre, and promote “lively, walkable neighbourhoods with local amenities and abundant

public transit,” such as the Rogers Creek area plan, which includes features that discourage the use of the personal automobile.

The report card gave the municipality a C for its efforts to reduce and monitor GHGs emitted into the atmosphere for its operations and a C+ for its strategic management.

That might raise some eyebrows, as the district has committed to achieve carbon neutrality with respect to its municipal operations, which represent 1.3 per cent of the total GHGs in the district, by 2012.

One key recommendation in the report to encourage greater reductions in GHG emissions is the establishment of an annual climate action awards program for West Vancouver schools, businesses and individuals, slated to begin in 2010.

The report also recommends preparing coastlines for the effects of climate change, such as sea level rise.

That project is scheduled to being in 2011.

The second Community Climate Action Report Card for 2010 is set to be presented to council in December.

YouTube video led to minor business deals From page 10 For Graham the video was just a lucky break, and although he got a bit of attention that is not what he was looking for.

Graham is not sure what the future holds for him, but he does not think he will be making a career out of posting videos on YouTube.

He said that he has made a little bit of money off the video through posting an advertisement and selling T-shirts after the company viralprints.com contacted him.

“I learned a lot about making deals, and business type stuff,” Graham said.

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Alyssa Gutierrez entertains those in attendance.

Dancers Angelica MacDonald and Eliza Baylon prepare for their performance.

Members of the North Shore’s Filipino community celebrated arts and culture at Waterfront Park in North Vancouver June 13 as part of the Philippine Festival of Arts and Culture. Festivities included information booths, food, entertainment and a parade.

Paul Chia, Negin Khakmahd and Paul Martins man the Royal Bank’s booth.

Jenny Song, Deanna and Gloria Fernando and Rose Lanzador help attendees register for door prizes.

Tristan Binegas meets the Vancouver Aquarium’s mascot Bee Bop.

Ronilei Dela Cruz and Tashana Auyong offer Mama Sita’s barbecue samples.

Lauren Young, Francis Lim, Eriq Wong and Anna Baguinon team up for a photo.

Laura Tolentino and Stephanie Dela Rosa enjoy the festivities.

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WHEN West Vancouver resident Natalie Farrell heard about an upcoming opportunity to travel to South Africa to both share and increase her business knowledge, she jumped at the chance.

Fourth BC Bike Race a success

“I’ve always been interested in going to Africa, to a developing country, and helping out in some way that I could but I never really felt that there was something that really clicked with what I had to offer,” the 22-year-old University of British Columbia Sauder School of Business student says.

That is, until she heard of the ARC Initiative, the brainchild of Sauder School of Business professor Jeff Kroeker and fourth-year student Thato Makgolane, who was born in South Africa. Interested in giving back to his native community, Makgolane and his professor launched the inaugural project earlier this year.

The initiative will see a team of students, alumni, faculty and Lower Mainland business leaders travel to Phalaborwa, a small South African community. ARC is unique in that it’s strongly focused on a twoway sharing model involving a six-week internship for five UBC students, three of which are North Shore residents, a three-day conference for South African business leaders and a business ideas competition for entrepreneurially minded locals.

THE sun illuminates the forest floor as I zoom along following a thin ribbon of dirt that meanders through lush green ferns and giant trees.

The team left for Phalaborwa July 2. Joining Farrell are

Around me are 500 racers from 21 countries who are in awe of our amazing mountain bike trails. Every once in a while I hear a “wow,” “wicked” or an “amazing” and I smile knowing these riders are in their own personal heaven.

The BC Bike Race started June 27 in North Vancouver with the prologue, a short three-kilometre lung burner, through the Richard Juryn Mountain Bike Trail. I could just see Richard’s face, grinning from ear to ear, as these athletes tore up the dirt.

Only in its fourth year, the BC Bike Race’s numbers were off the charts, selling out a month before the event.

This 450-km epic winds its way from North Vancouver to Nanaimo, Cumberland, the Sunshine Coast and Squamish, before finishing up in Whistler.

Racers run either the challenge (30 km) or epic (65-75 km)

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WHILE in Phalaborwa, South Africa, Natalie Farrell (left), Alessia Yaworsky and Amanda Payne will complete a six-week internship with local businesses.

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Yoga in the Park: Join fellow family caregivers to release tension in a relaxing and invigorating session of laughter yoga and gentle movement, Tuesday, July 13, 6:30-8 p.m. in the picnic area of Deep Cove, North Vancouver. Free. Hosted by the North Shore Caregiver Support Program. Registration: 604982-3320 or karyn.davies@nscr. bc.ca.

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Sound Advice — What Everyone Needs to Know About Hearing: A lecture on hearing loss, Wednesday, July 14, 7 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Presented by the Canadian Mental Health Association. Admission by donation. Info: 604-987-6959.

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Daytime work also continues on Capilano Road (between Fullerton Avenue and Highway 1), Monday to Friday, between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Two lanes of traffic are maintained in the peak hour direction (two lanes southbound in the morning and two lanes northbound in the afternoon). Please watch for, and obey, all signage and flag person directions.

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My five-year-old gets so angry sometimes that she starts screaming, hitting, stomping, and yelling and I just don’t know what to do about it. It seems to happen more after she gets home from school. It actually seems like her mood turns the moment that I pick her up (she goes to after-school care). When I ask her teachers and daycare providers about it, they look at me like I am describing another kid because she is so nice and respectful at school. Am I supposed to let her just have all her feelings no matter what?

Answer: What you are describing sounds perfectly normal and perfectly frustrating. You didn’t say it in your question, but most parents also describe how embarrassed they can get when their perfectly lovely child begins to hit, push and yell in public with witnesses in attendance.

The important thing here is to figure out what your daughter is telling you. Children use behaviours instead of words to let us know what they are feeling and thinking.

I often describe these moments that kids go through as “losing their minds,” which helps parents realize that when their kids are deep in a raging, hitting tantrum they lose their ability to think about what they are doing and what they

are feeling. The key for parents is to not “lose their minds” too and engage in yelling, hitting or adult tantrums. This can be easier said than done but is very important.

Let’s first think about all the possibilities that could be going on inside your five-yearold daughter when you pick her up from school. She is likely very tired physically and mentally, having held in any difficult emotions all day because she doesn’t want to stand out, disappoint her teacher, be made fun of by other kids, or simply doesn’t feel safe to have any big feelings with people other than her parents.

She may be mad at you (likely unconsciously) for leaving her and going to work (or home with another sibling).

Sometimes simply negotiating all of the treacherous moments of school can be overwhelming. Remember how stressful

recess can be — not being sure who to play with or who to eat lunch with? There could be many reasons that she has stored up some anger for you, but let me be clear: she is saving it for you because she feels safe with you and needs your help to deal with the feelings.

I hope that this simple reframe is helpful. What can you do? There are some structural things that can be helpful. Try to pick her up at the same time each day, as early as work or life will let you. Once you establish your normal pick up time, being early or late can throw her off right from the start.

Bring a healthy snack for her to receive from you when you arrive. This can reinforce the feeling that you have thought about her during the day and can be an immediate nurturing moment for her from you.

I don’t expect these things to eliminate the anger, but they might help lessen the intensity.

When she gets upset, remain calm and use a gentle but clear voice with her. Tell her that you do not want her to hit you and that it is not okay. When she escalates, try not to escalate See Let page 17

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fellow North Shore residents and Sauder School of Business students Alessia Yaworsky, 21, and Amanda Payne, 20.

Tourism is a major industry in Phalaborwa, which is near Kruger National Park, and was originally a mining town. Farrell, interested in marketing, is excited about the opportunity her internship will give her to work in tourism.

“The internship is really about learning to bring back to Canada, about growing our own perspective,” she says.

For their business ideas competition, they’ve partnered with the Palabora Foundation, a South African NGO. The competition is targeted at individuals ages 18-35. They’ll accept applications then choose finalists and have them present their ideas. They plan to choose a few ideas, and distribute a total of $10,000, a portion of which to each based on the strength and potential of the projects. The funding will be given out a portion at a time, seeing the winners reach a series of milestones in the development of their respective companies. They’re still accepting donations to increase their funding.

The winners will be awarded at a gala dinner

course. Then they clean up and repair their bikes, shower and relax. It is such a cool vibe walking through tent city as all the racers chill out and share stories of their day.

In the past, I have run the moto team, a contingent of guys who ride the course on dirt bikes, managing rider and course safety. This year Bruce Spicer took over as I captured the event on video. The Zero Motorcycle I used makes no sound, has zero emissions and allowed me to get up close and personal with the racers. At the end of each day, I would create a video of the day’s events, reliving the cool trails and watching these inspiring athletes push their limits.

This year we added a new stage in Powell River and I believe it will become one of the best stage race days in the world. The town of Powell River came out in droves and Russ and Wayne Brewer designed one incredible race course with amazing views.

The kicker for Powell River was our beach front camp at Willingdon Beach Park. I will remember it forever!

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closing the leadership conference the ARC Initiative participants will host for more than 50 attendees. The participating UBC faculty, alumni and business executives will serve as guest speakers. “We’ve had feedback from the community of things they’d like to learn, like customer relations, corporate management, development and marketing so we’re going to focus on that,” says Farrell.

Farrell attests that ARC is not a “let’s save Africa project.” Many of the current models of aid involve individuals completing a project, and then moving on.

“We’re still going there to teach them and have the business executive workshop, but we want to create lasting relationships,” she says.

The team is also excited to learn from the business leaders in Phalaborwa. She describes the initiative’s format as an “arc, a mutual twoway exchange of information.”

“I think it will be an excellent learning experience seeing how their business compares to business in Vancouver and Canada in a developed country and just the differences between culture and business growth,” she says.

For more information or to make a donation, visit www.arcinitiative.com.

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SPORTS, FITNESS AND HEALTH Karate-Shotokan: Learn martial arts and self defense, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30-7 p.m. at North Shore Neighbourhood House, 225 East Second St., North Vancouver. Registration: 604987-8138.

Lower Lonsdale Tai Chi Players: Josie Loehrich teaches a variety of classes at North Shore Neighbourhood House, 225 East Second Ave., North Vancouver and John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver.

Drop-in: $8. Info and registration: 604-986-9276 or taichispirit@shaw.ca. Schedule: www. meetup.com/northshoretaichi.

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This might seem tricky, but try to respond to her as if she was actually asking for help.

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Mom’s right here.” If she can’t hear you, just say it once and let her fizzle out. Waiting a five-year-old out while remaining in a zen state can be one of the most effective tools a parent has in his or her toolbox.

The goal is to soothe her difficult feelings so she doesn’t need to express those feelings through anger, yelling and tantrums. If you escalate, then the message you send by yelling back at her is “I am mad at you for being scared today.

You are a bad kid because you are sad.”

Try to let go of any feelings of embarrassment. I am impressed most by the parent who is able to calmly withstand their child in a tantrum. Of course I am a therapist, but I take that as a parent with solid self-esteem.

Try to make the time when you get home as calm as possible and try to spend some time with her before you move on to making dinner and the other tasks you have ahead of you. Even 15 minutes of focused time when you get home can help settle your daughter.

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which includes a burger and a cocktail. Tickets are available at the door.

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CHILDREN’S bilingual entertainer Will Stroet performs at Lonsdale Quay as part of Summerfest, a weekend festival series. Dancing, demonstrations and live concerts will be part of the festival on until Sept. 25.

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Cherished church PARISHIONERS of St. Agnes Anglican Church concluded celebrations of the institution’s 100th anniversary at a service that was reminiscent of the first one that took place there so many years ago. For the first service, held on Sunday, June 19, 1910, the rector of Christ Church in Vancouver — now the cathedral — was brought over to the North Shore on a rowboat. Similarly, at last Sunday’s event, the cathedral’s dean, Rev. Peter Elliott, crossed the Burrard Inlet on the Seabus and was transported to the church in a Model T Ford touring car accompanied by Keith Gilbert, rector for St. Agnes, and driven by Peter Cherry. A group luncheon followed the service.

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three hours and 24 miles away, across Johnstone Strait and up Clio Inlet, would be their home for the next 19 summers.

Jack Dorman had selected the site in 1927 for the Canadian Fishing Co.’s cannery, supervised its construction in 1928 and managed the operation until it shut down in 1953.

“The freedom we had to row in the bay’s glacier waters, no life jackets in those days,” says Shirley. “There were whales out there, that would spout and spray on us, and killer whales hunting seal. We would tell our stories at school in Vancouver and the teachers would not believe us.”

On shore, Shirley, her sister Tricia, and brothers Garth and David roamed the beach and the cannery buildings with their playmates — cannery kids and First Nations children home for the summer from the residential school in Alert Bay. “We were banished from the net loft after our shoes scraped the owner’s labels from their nets but we were free to go anywhere else,” says Shirley. “This was when the salmon was packed by hand, very different from today. I can still tell if the fish was caught in the Fraser River or on the coast.

The colder the water, the more solid the fish.”

Shirley’s family history reaches nine generations into Canada’s past. The Dormans emigrated from New England, settling in Nova Scotia. The Hudson side came west from Newfoundland. In 1898, Jack’s father transported a sawmill across Canada, shipping it by boat and barge up the coast and around the Aleutian Islands to

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The videos show how to use the parks’ equipment, which includes a cardio stepper, balance steps, squat press, balance beam, tai chi wheels and chest press, says a spokesman in a press release from the provincial government.

In 2008, the province committed $1.8 million to establish 18 ActNow B.C. Seniors Community Parks to encourage older adults to be more physically active, and provide opportunities for social interaction. Local governments provided land, site preparation and ongoing maintenance for each park location. The North Shore park is located at the northern end of Parkgate Avenue just west of Mount Seymour Road.

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NOTICES Seniors Acting Up: A theatrical troupe that entertains seniors in care homes and hospitals meets Thursdays, 10 a.m.-noon at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver.

The group is looking for male members and a sound technician. Cost: $15 per season. Info: 604-980-2474, 604-924-2015 or www.silverharbourcentre. com.

Harmony Arts Festival: Hollyburn House presents a trip down memory lane for the young at heart. The Sweet Pea Swing Band will perform traditional jazz, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2-4 p.m. at West Vancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Dr. The Sempre String Orchestra will perform Monday, Aug. 2, 24 p.m. and seniors can dance to the sounds of Dal Richards’ Orchestra, Sunday, Aug. 8, 2-4 p.m. at John Lawson Park, 750 17th St., West Vancouver.

SPORTS, RECREATION, GAMES, FITNESS AND HEALTH Supervised Rehab: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m.-noon at Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $4.40.

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Table Games: Drop in and play bridge, scrabble or tile rummy, Tuesdays, 1-3:30 p.m. Cost: $1/$2, coffee, tea and cookies provided, at Mollie Nye House,

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••• Funding from the United Way of the Lower Mainland is helping seniors on the North Shore to remain independent and continue to participate in the community.

According to a written statement, this year United Way is supporting 17 seniors independence and participation grants throughout the region for a total of approximately $452,000.

North Shore Neighbourhood House received a grant of $31,700 for the Hamrahan — Iranian Seniors Outreach and Empowerment Project. Iranian senior volunteers, who are screened, trained and under the guidance of a peer support co-ordinator, will offer culturally sensitive, confidential free one-to-one (and group) emotional support to fellow Iranian seniors on the North Shore.

The B.C. Centre for Elder Advocacy and Support received a grant of $37,630 for the Elder Abuse Response Knowledge Exchange and Mentoring Project. The project will provide mentoring and will support relationships for senior service providers that respond to elder abuse.

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Table Tennis: Mondays and Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon and Wednesdays, 2:30-4:15 p.m. at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Fee: $15 per season. Info: 604-9802474 or www.silverharbourcentre.com.

Table Tennis: Saturdays, 12:302:30 p.m. and Sundays, 11:15 to 1 p.m. at the West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre, 695 21st St. Drop-in fee: $2. Info: 604-925-7280 or www.westvancouver.ca/seniors.

Tai-Chi: Tuesdays, 9-10 a.m. at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Fee: $26 for eight classes.

Info: 604-980-2474 or www. silverharbourcentre.com.

Walking Club: Walk local trails and pathways, then meet for coffee, Wednesdays, 9:45-noon.

Cost: $1/$2, coffee, tea and cookies provided, at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 604987-5820.

Whist: Mondays, 1-3 p.m. at Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $1. Info: 604-983-6362 or kshubert@ myparkgate.com.

Wii Video Games: Thursdays, 10 a.m., at North Shore Volunteers for Seniors, 275 21st Street, West Vancouver. Free.

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SUPPORT GROUPS Eye Deal: A support group for people with low vision meets the third Monday of the month at 10 a.m. in the atrium at the West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre, 695 21st St. Info: 604-925-7280 or www.westvancouver.ca/seniors.

Multicultural Program: Fridays, 2 p.m. at North Shore Volunteers for Seniors, 275 21st Street, West Vancouver. Free.

Info: 604-922-1575, info@nsvs. ca or www.nsvs.ca.

Sound Advice: Information, education and support for the hard of hearing meets the first Friday of the month, 10 a.m.noon at West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre, 695 21st St. Drop-in fee: $2. Info: 604925-7280 or www.westvancouver.ca/seniors.

ARTS AND CRAFTS Arts and Crafts: Bring projects and work on them with others, swap tips and ideas, or work on a fundraiser for the Lynn Valley Seniors Association, Mondays 1:30-3:30 p.m. Cost: $1/$2, coffee, tea and cookies provided, at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver.

Info: 604-987-5820.

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Fortitude runs in the family From page 20

his home in a tent for the next three years.

The elder Dorman left the Yukon after the gold rush, turning to building sawmills up and down British Columbia’s Inside Passage. He sent money back home to Nova Scotia so that his family could join him in Vancouver but his wife had no intention of moving to “that godforsaken wilderness.” She used the funds to purchase a home in Yarmouth, N.S. Reconciliation soon followed and the family made the trek west.

Shirley recalls family parties and Nabob tins full of cookies at her grandparents’ home on Victoria Drive, which still stands today.

On her mother’s side, the family came west in search of work. Shirley’s grandfather was a ship’s carpenter, away at sea most of the time. Her grandmother was an orphan who went on to become a teacher of special needs children. In 1949,

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Shirley’s mother, Lucy, acquired a licence and a troller and went fishing on her own, selling her catch to the Bones Bay Cannery.

That year, Shirley entered nurse’s training at Vancouver General Hospital.

In her first year, she met Darrell Coates, assistant purser on the Union Steamship vessel, Cardena. They married in 1952, six weeks after Shirley graduated.

The couple raised two children and separated several years ago. Shirley worked as a nurse at Royal Columbian and Vancouver General hospitals, with three years at Hastings Park racetrack. During those years, Shirley qualified to teach adult education, teaching practical nursing at Vancouver Vocational Institute (now Vancouver Community College) and in the Salvation Army’s family services program. She achieved her masters in education in 1985 from Simon Fraser University.

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Sunday, July 11, 2010 - North Shore News - A23

WORK

NV architect wins with novel idea

Benjamin Alldritt

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“I think sometimes we over-think things and too much energy gets put into creating design,” says North Vancouver architect Michael Green. “It’s funny how the most simple ideas, even though they’re sometimes the hardest to do, really resonate with people the most.”

Green knows what he’s talking about.

In only seven years of business with partners Michelle Biggar and Steve McFarlane, the trio has landed contracts to design skyscrapers, an airport, even an entire city.

But the latest kudos — a pair of International Interior Design Association awards, have come for their work on a much smaller scale.

“It’s a fun little story,” Green says of the LYNNsteven boutique in Gastown, which was named Best in Competition at the IIDA award ceremony in Chicago. “She had limited resources but she had this dream of starting her own store. We helped her find this space in Gastown. It needed a little demolition work before we started, but the idea was to do something simple and costeffective that would get some notice and draw some people into the store.”

The client didn’t have a lot of money to play with, so Green planned to keep the store’s brick interior as he found it and just build an inexpensive washroom and change room.

His solution? A brickwork cylinder, built entirely of paperback novels.

“It’s embarrassing to say but it literally just popped into my head. The inside of the space is brick, and I just woke up one morning thinking about a paperback book and how it could be turned into a brick. It wasn’t some long involved intellectual process. It was more of a ‘wouldn’t it be neat if —’ kind of moment. I think in truth that’s how a lot of design evolves and I think often there’s a fair amount of post-rationalization

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that tries to pseudo-intellectualize what was done. I don’t think that’s how design works.”

Green braved some raised eyebrows from colleagues and building inspectors. But the result was surprisingly easy to execute and structurally strong.

“It takes a special client when you present that idea,” he says, “and it takes a special contractor to suspend judgment and say ‘OK.’” Kingdom Builders, right here in North Van, were great about it. They were open-minded about the idea.”

A quick scroll through Craigslist found a bookseller in Coquitlam who was willing to part with 6,000 unsold pulp novels.

The books were screwed together, with an interior liner at the bottom to preserve the space’s privacy.

“The pages face out so the colour is really neutral, but inside you see the spines and have the fun of reading all the labels,” says Green. “People really like it. They’ve had some funny experiences at the store: people run in and take pictures and then run away.”

The other piece of hardware Green picked up in Chicago was for a downtown office and gallery for condo king Bob Rennie. “So much of our firm’s history is connected to Bob,” Green says. “From our early days, he saw in us the ability to change Vancouver and bring in a new generation of design. He’s been hugely supportive of us throughout. Not just with his own projects but opening doors to a lot of others as well.”

MacFarlane, Green and Biggar, who all have their homes and offices on the North Shore, are currently working on a full-size urban plan for the central Asian republic of Tajikistan, a far cry from paperback-book dressing rooms.

“I think often on the North Shore, from a business point of view, we can have a little bit of an inferiority complex to what’s happening across the water. The truth is some of the best and most innovative companies are over here.”

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NORTH Shore company MGB Architecture and Design recently received two awards from the International Interior Design Association awards for fashioning the bathroom wall of Gastown boutique LYNNsteven out of paperback novels.

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Town Hall Meeting - ANAVETS, 225-245 East 3rd Street

Date:

TUESDAY, JULY 13, 2010

Time:

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Location:

Fraternal Order of Eagles Hall 170 West 3rd Street

The purpose of the Town Hall Meeting is to receive community input into the proposed Official Community Plan (OCP) amendment to the ANAVETS site, located at 225-245 East 3rd Street.

The meeting shall begin with an ‘Open House’ format, followed by a presentation of the proposed development and then discussion. An OCP amendment is required for the market apartment building (Building 1) as it exceeds the 4 storey height limit in the OCP. • Building 1 - Proposed 5 storey plus basement, market housing apartment building with 104 dwelling units and 128 underground parking stalls.

• Building 2 - Proposed 4 storey plus basement Senior rental apartment building with 76 dwelling units and 23 parking stalls.

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Interested members of the public are invited to attend the Town Hall Meeting and make comments on the above. If you wish to view the material online please go to www.cnv.org

Mayor Darrell Mussatto Councillor Pam Bookham Councillor Rod Clark Councillor Bob Fearnley Councillor Guy Heywood Councillor Craig Keating Councillor Mary Trentadue

For information, please contact: Ms. Barbara Westmacott Planning Technician II Community Development Department 141 West 14th Street North Vancouver BC V7M 1H9 Tel: 604-990-4216 or bwestmacott@cnv.org

Bob Worden Ramsay Worden Architect 355 Kingsway Vancouver BC V5T 3J7 Tel: 604-736-8959 or bworden@rwa.ca

141 West 14th Street, North Vancouver BC V7M 1H9 | Tel: 604-985-7761 | Fax: 604-985-9417

City Clerk Robyn G. Anderson randerson@cnv.org

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A24 - North Shore News - Sunday, July 11, 2010

WORK

Evaluate portfolio manager thoroughly managers are there to invest their hard-earned money and protect it from severe losses when markets are running wild.

Making Cents

Lori Pinkowski INVESTORS would expect that money

But we have noticed that there are many fund managers who seem not to be actively managing their funds and basically making no changes to their portfolios during

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these tough markets.

What are you really paying them for then?

There are two types of management: passive and active. Most fund managers claim to be active in that they believe their skills will help outperform their benchmark and help you grow and protect your capital.

However, despite these claims, few managers are truly active and even fewer have any sort of exit strategy for their stocks.

Through the years, I have interviewed countless fund managers and have asked them: “What was the worst stock you bought in the past year?” Then I would follow up with “So what did you do about it?”

You would be shocked at how many fund managers

just rode a bad stock down to the ground instead of selling it before it became such a big hit to the portfolio. The truth is that many funds in Canada have become too large to make a trade even if they wanted to. They could not sell a position in a day and could take up to a few months to sell a losing stock.

In my opinion, that doesn’t provide a lot of portfolio protection.

We decided to do some investigating on the worst fund managers in the country.

This can be seen with a quick review of the worst performing funds over a five-year period using a website like Globefund or Morningstar. Each manager may have used a different approach (sector specific, international, growth, etc.)

but they all claimed actively managing their funds would guide their respective portfolios through rough periods, navigate the waters and avoid long-term portfolio damage.

The results were shocking.

In addition to not generating a return over the past five years, there are quite a few funds on that list that have lost a considerable portion of the original investment since inception. Some well known funds that we uncovered had lost as much as five per cent annually over the past five years!

You should realize that mutual funds may have an occasional negative year (no one has a perfect record) but if the fund is negative over a three to five year period, where is the added value for which you are paying a management fee?

Consistency is important as stable performance gives better risk-adjusted returns.

You want to compare longer term risk-adjusted returns and review any protection strategies that are in place.

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Private Client portfolio management for investments of $500,000 and up Jim Noble

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The best active managers can often achieve the same or better returns as the benchmark but many times with even lower risk. If the markets become volatile and sector risk levels increase, what steps will the manager take?

When evaluating a current or prospective portfolio manager, be sure you understand their strategies and philosophy. Find out how they navigated the volatility of the markets over the last few years and how will they protect your portfolio if the stock market continues its roller coaster ride. There are very few managers out there that I am willing to work with as I find only a handful truly actively manage portfolios.

Lori Pinkowski is an associate portfolio manager and senior vice-president at Raymond James. She can answer questions at 604-659-8047 or lori.pinkowski@raymondjames. ca. Visit her website at www. pinkowski.com and listen to her every Friday on CKNW at 5:35 p.m.

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Sunday, July 11, 2010 - North Shore News - A25

TASTE

Heat wave: time for cool sipping

Notable Potables Tim Pawsey

WE’RE not really a member of the ABC (Anything But Chardonnay Club) but we’ll confess that in this current heatwave, the whack of oak that still seems to arrive with so many Chards just doesn’t do it for us, let alone play nicely with most seasonal plates.

And besides, summer is the perfect time to play with the limitless choice of other white varieties on offer from here at home and around the world.

Here are a few refreshing, food-friendly sippers for the fridge that won’t leave the taste of toothpicks in your

mouth.

Arguably one of B.C.’s most underrated varieties, Gewurztraminer is all too often overlooked, especially for its propensity to pair with lightly spiced Asian fare or fruity summer salads.

From the current crop in particular, we like CedarCreek Gewurztraminer ’09, for its rose petal top and juicy citrus palate with a touch of spice (BCLS $17.90); Tinhorn Creek Gewurztraminer ’09 sports more tropical, melon and honeysuckle tones, also with some spicy hints that make it a shoo-in for the likes of cold grilled chicken and mango salad, or glass chili noodles and fresh prawns.

(Everything Wine $18.99) The current crop of rosé proves that pink is the drink — especially when the mercury is climbing. Two exceptional values to stock in the cooler: Mission Hill Five Vineyards ’09 rosé (vibrant strawberry notes with good acidity and a clean close).

Everything Wine, $16.99; and Quails Gate Gamay Rosé ’09 (zingy red fruit on top with a strawberry palate, juicy acidity and a structured, vinous end); BCLS$14.99.

Either one of these wines is a great match with our current

passion of fresh tomato and basil mayonnaise garlic rubbed bruschetta, from the Canal House Cookbook.

We recently tasted through all the Quails Gate wines with winemaker Grant Stanley and would suggest that the current releases are likely the best line-up to date. One more summer pick that also caught our fancy is Stanley’s ’09 Chasselas blend, which brings in Pinot Blanc (25 per cent) and Pinot Gris (15 per cent) for added complexity and layered notes of pear drop, citrus and tropical notes — way more interesting than your usual Pinot Blanc blend; BCLS $17.99.

Looking further afield, this is also the perfect time to sip on some good Kiwi Sauvignon Blanc. Topping our current charts is Mud House 2009 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough), which delivers some lovely gooseberry notes up front, before a juicy palate of easy citrus wrapped in clean acidity

with a lengthy generous finish. Not a hint of cat pee here: no wonder it cleaned up at the Air New Zealand Wine Awards. Great value too: BCLS $19.99.

Stanley also makes a wicked Chenin Blanc but this time we’re going to head to South Africa, and the value priced Spier Chenin Blanc 2009 (Western Cape), that yields fruit forward tropical tones with a crisp, clean end; BCLS $13.99.

Summer is the time when you should be drinking — aside from Riesling, of course — all those wonderful wines with names that may be hard to pronounce but are more than worth the effort: We get excited about everything from Moschofilero to Falanghina and Albarino.

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CHRIS Stephenson and Claire Robinson explore the Forum in Rome in the hot sun.

ELIZABETH Cook stops to check out the North Shore News while visiting the California Fruit Depot in Bakersfield, Calif.

NOREEN Tilley and Jim Irvine celebrate at The Royal Canadian Legion 43rd Dominion Convention held in Winnipeg, Man.

MARGARET Twohig, Rosamund Wallanger, Julia Guest, Karen Munro, Julia Cross, Carol Barlow, Gloria Young, Marjan Navabi and Margaret Stuart visit The Manor at Upton Grey in Hampshire, England while on a Women with Wings tour.

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Portsmouth: Once one of the nation’s busiest ports and shipbuilding cities, Portsmouth’s wealth was expressed in fine architecture. It contains significant examples of Colonial, Georgian, and Federal style houses, a selection of which are now museums.

Portsmouth’s heart contains stately brick Federalist stores and townhouses, built all-of-a-piece after devastating early 19th century fires. The worst was in 1813 when 244 buildings burned. A fire district was created that required all new buildings within its boundaries to be built of brick with slate roofs; this created the downtown’s distinctive appearance.

With the protection of a Historic District Commission, much of the city’s irreplaceable architectural legacy survives. It draws tourists and artists, who each summer throng the cafes, restaurants and shops around Market Square. In 2008, Portsmouth was named one of the “Dozen Distinctive Destinations” by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

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photo Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce

A big part of Portsmouth’s charm is its postcard-pretty waterfront. You can take in all the action in the harbour, from sailboats to lobster boats and tugboats, from a bench in nearby Prescott Park. The city is on the Piscataqua River, less than five kilometres from the Atlantic Ocean.

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THE quaint New Hampshire town of Portsmouth is so entertaining a destination, it’s like a theme park — but a dignified theme park that focuses on the arts, history and a gracious lifestyle.

Forget the image of a brassy tourist trap with carousels and arcades. Portsmouth, with a population of 21,000, has a vibrant culinary scene, a busy cultural calendar and 400 years of seafarer’s lore retold in an engaging way.

Named one of America’s “prettiest towns” by ForbesTraveler.com, Portsmouth has as its core a charming neighbourhood of 19th-century brick buildings and vintage cobblestone streets lit with black lanterns. Most visitors start at Market Square, where cafes, brew pubs and boutiques advertise with handpainted signs, not neon signs or billboards, to make things more inviting. Plus, there is the attraction of shopping in New Hampshire, which has no sales tax.

On Market Square Day, June 12, streets are closed to cars as artisans, chefs and musicians take to the sidewalks for an outdoor fiesta.

In Portsmouth, you’re never far from water, a big part of the charm and postcard-pretty scenery. The Piscataqua River runs through town and the Atlantic Ocean is less than five kilometres away. With all the

bustle of an authentic New England port, the town’s harbourfront is a great place to get the local flavour in a peaceful setting. Buy a Dutch chocolate cone at Annabelle’s Natural Ice Cream, settle on a park bench in Prescott Park, and watch the lobster boats, sailboats and tugboats coming and going. To get some insider information, take the Portsmouth Harbour Trail Tour, a one-hour guided visit to historic houses, and a riverfront highlighted by tales of George Washington and Paul Revere, both of whom passed through town.

If transportation reflects the personality of a community, Portsmouth is a kind and gentle place. It is an eminently walkable town. Visitors who come to dine or shop around Market Square are encouraged to stash their cars at a parking garage on Hanover Street and enjoy the scene on foot. For an adventure on the high seas, old-style steamships take cruises into the Atlantic to the mysterious Isles of Shoals. It was here, an archipelago nine kilometres offshore, where settlers of the 1600s first fished for cod and lobster.

In summer one of Portsmouth’s great attributes is that it’s the gateway to a 28-kilometre stretch of beach that runs south along the Atlantic Ocean through Rye, Seabrook and Hampton. This is New Hampshire’s Seacoast Region, less well-known, but every bit as wet, salty, wavy and thrilling as the beaches of Maine and Massachusetts. You can rent bikes at Papa Wheelies on Islington Street and head for the oceanfront cycling route. Another way to travel is the

Coast Trolley, the antique-style, colourful shuttle bus that cruises around town with hop-on, hop-off rides that cost $1 to $3.

The prestigious annual Prescott Park Arts Festival has an exceptional repertoire of culture for youngsters.

One of the musicals this year will be Peter Pan, and the warm-up act before the curtain rises will be a troupe of puppets. The festival takes place outdoors through September in the harbourfront park, and events are free, although a donation of a few dollars is suggested.

Next door to Prescott Park is Portsmouth’s bestknown historic site, Strawbery Banke, where history comes alive in a recreated old-time village. There are garden tours, gift shops and lore about George Washington and Paul Revere. Each building shows a slice of life from a bygone era, with costumed actors playing blacksmiths, cooks and weavers at work.

The Art ’Round Town gallery tour gives Portsmouth a slick, big-city, stylish feel. The walkabout visits about six downtown galleries from 5 to 8 p.m. on the first Friday of every month. The wine flows and art lovers are treated to a variety of multimedia works that range from local to international, and traditional to avant garde. The creativity spills onto the street, where sidewalk artists and street musicians amuse strollers.

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family-friendly, it permits guests to bring along the family dog at no charge. The Harborside is a big, bright and spacious hotel with a great location overlooking the port, and lots of conveniences like an indoor swimming pool, babysitting and children’s menus.

With the Family Togetherness Package, you can sleep up to five in a two-bedroom townhouse that costs $209 US per night and includes in-house movies and kids’ perks. Or you can look into the Birthday Package, where you pay a rate starting a $199 US for your first night and an amount equal to the year of your birth for your second night. The older you are, the better this works. If you were born in 1955, you pay $55 for the second night.

If you go: Portsmouth, N.H., is a five-hour drive from Montreal. Take Highways 10, 35 and 133 to the U.S. border, then Highways 89 and 93 south to Route 101 east. Then take Highway 95 north to Exit 7.

Many attractions are free. The Harbour Trail Tour costs $5 to $10 and is free for children younger than eight. Strawbery Banke costs $7 to $15. Children younger than eight are free.

Where to stay: Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel: 250 Market St., Portsmouth, N.H.; 866-716-8120, 603-4312300. Discounts of up to 15 per cent when you reserve 14 days in advance.

More information: Portsmouth Visitors’ Center, 603-610-5510, www. portsmouthchamber.org. Other websites of interest: www.strawberybanke.org, www. artroundtown.org and www.jazzmouth.org.

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Circle of Dreams: A program to connect seniors with parents and children in the same community so they can spend fun time with each other. There is an information session the first Sunday of every month, 3 p.m. at Dream Designs Chakra Lounge, 1502 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. RSVP: 604-9228325.

Family Drop-in: Families can spend the afternoon together in the gym, art studio, playroom or movie room, 1-4 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Fee: $3/$1.

After-school Sports: Ages eight to 15 can drop in for fun any Monday, Wednesday or Friday, 3:30-5:30 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Fee: $1.

Babytales: Learn fun songs, rhymes, tickles and bounces to share with your infant aged birth to 24 months. Drop-in, July 526, 10:30-11 a.m. at the Lynn Valley Main Library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver.

Info: 604-984-0286.

Family Place: Drop-in for children under five and their caregivers, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to noon at the West Vancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Drive. Drop-in: $3. Info: 604-925-7141.

Open Door: A support group for single mothers of preschoolage children, with free child care and workshops, meets Mondays, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at 870 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Lunch will be served.

Info: 604-985-1122 local 28.

Shop and Stroll: A free mom and baby exercise class every Monday, 9:30 a.m. at Park Royal Shopping Centre’s north mall.

Meet in front of Eddie Bauer store. Info: 604-461-7827 or www.runnersandbootiesfitness. com.

North Vancouver Youth Band is looking for new members at all levels. Practices are held Monday to Thursday. Info: 604-980-5823 The ‘WayCup’ Cafe: Share views and have fun. Activities for ages 15-19. Movies, games, dancing, great food and a lot more. Every Monday, 7-9 p.m., Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Info: 778-389-3357

or www.wayaware.com.

525 Air Cadet Squadron: Youth ages 12-18 meet every Tuesday, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Ecole Cedardale, 595 Burley Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604925-4434.

Army Cadets: Tuesday evenings, 6:30 p.m., at the J.P. Fell Armoury, 1513 Forbes Ave., North Vancouver. All boys and girls 12-18 years old are welcome. No cost. Info: 604666-6222 or www.cadets.net/ pac/2573army.

Circle of Care: A free drop-in program for family child-care providers, nannies and children five years old and younger, Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Info: North Shore Community Resources, 604-985-7138.

Family Place: Drop-in for children up to five years old and their caregivers Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to noon at the Ambleside adventure playground building, Ambleside Park, West Vancouver. Drop-in: $3. Info: 604-925-7141.

Navy League Cadets offer youth ages nine to 12 band, sailing, first aid, citizenship, seamanship, summer camp and friendships. Meetings are held Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., at 1555 Forbes Ave., North Vancouver.

Info: 604-988-8911 ext. 2 or www.members.shaw.ca/nlcc46.

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GORDON Smith (left) and Artists for Kids director Bill MacDonald break ground at the site of its Education Services Centre and Artists for Kids Gallery building project on the 2100-block of Lonsdale Avenue.

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Parent and Tot Gym: Dropin gym for ages one month to five years, 9:30-11 a.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Fee: $1.

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St. John Ambulance Cadets: A national volunteer program for youth ages nine to 17 for first aid and leadership training, Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at 106-223 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. Info: audrey_ hhh@yahoo.ca.

Toddletales: Stories, songs and rhymes for two and three year olds, July 6-27, 10:30-11 a.m., at the Lynn Valley Main Library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 604984-0286.

Toddletales: Drop in for kids two and three years old, Tuesdays 10:30 a.m., at the Capilano Branch, 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Info: 604987-4471.

Storytimes — Tales for Twos: Stories, puppetry and song designed to enhance vocabulary, phonological awareness and the love of books in two-year-olds, 10:15-11 a.m. Tuesdays at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Info: www. westvanlibrary.ca or 604-9257408.

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options for volunteers Working Connections Mentor: Your knowledge and experience could assist new immigrants in transitioning into the Canadian workforce. Mentors share their career knowledge with a skilled immigrant during nine meetings over a three to six month period. Mentors are needed in various occupations including, but not limited to, doctors, engineers, nurses, accountants, pharmacists and office administrators. Become a mentor and change someone’s life.

Kidney Walk: The Kidney Foundationisseekingvolunteers for the North Shore Kidney Walk event on Aug. 22. Roles will include registration, walk directors, and assisting event

planning organizers.

Youth Mentor: If you’re a positive, caring, reliable adult willing to share a couple of hours a week with a kid who could really benefit from your company, you are for us.

Deep Cove Daze Festival: Volunteers are needed to be responsible for picking up musical and technical equipment, collecting donations, selling raffle tickets and T-shirts and more.

If you are interested in these or other possible volunteer opportunities, call 604-9857138. Volunteer North Shore is a partner agency of the United Way.

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Polynesian Dance Classes: Beginners classes for adults and children, Sundays and Wednesdays at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. For more information call 604982-8311.

Bingo: Every Monday at 6:15 p.m., North Vancouver Legion, 123 West 15th St., North Vancouver.

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what’s going on From page 30 committed to improving the tstatus of women and human rights. Meetings are every third Monday, 7:30 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, 885-22nd St., West Vancouver. fInfo: 604- 926-3975.

Contract Bridge: Every Monday and Thursday, 12:303 p.m. in the Cedarview Room at Delbrook Community Centre, 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $1. Info: 604-987-7529.

Friendship Toastmasters Club meets to improve communication and leadership skills every Monday, 7:159:15 p.m., at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Info: www. friendshiptoastmasters.com.

Gleneagles Scottish Country Dance Club: Beginner classes every Monday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Hollyburn Elementary, 1329 Duchess Ave., West Vancouver.

Info: Louise, 604-987-3792.

Israeli Dance: Every Monday, beginners 6:15-7:15 p.m., intermediates and open dancing, 7:15-9:30 p.m. at Congregation Har El, 1305 Taylor Way, West Vancouver.

Fee: $6 per class. Info: 604568-4771.

Mount Seymour Lions’ Club meets on the first and third Monday of every month and new members are welcome.

Info: Dave Mair 604-9294135.

North Shore Photographic Society: Learn the basics and refinements of photography at weekly meetings held on Mondays from September to June at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 2347 Inglewood Ave.,

West Vancouver. Info: www. nsps.ca.

North Shore Toastmasters: Learn through fun and friendship, to get over your fear of public speaking or improve your skills. Meetings are held Mondays from 7–9 p.m. at the Gleneagles Community Center, 6262 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 778235-5819, mrsdianerolston@ gmail.com or www. toastmastersnorthshore.org.

North Shore Women’s Centre Family Law Clinic: A family law specialist is available one Monday per month for a one hour free consultation.

Info and registration: 604984-6009.

North Shore Writers’ Association meets on the third Monday of every month (except during December and summer months) from 7-9 p.m. at Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Visitors and new members welcome. Admission: free for members, nonmembers by donation. Info: www.nswriters.bc.ca.

North Vancouver Outdoors Club meets the last Monday of each month and has ongoing trips and weekly events. Info: www.northvanoutdoorsclub. ca.

North Vancouver Rotary Club meets every Monday, 6:30 p.m., at Cheers Restaurant, 125 East Second St. Prospective members are welcome. Info: Kevin Evans at 604-985-6535.

Open Door: A support group for single mothers of preschoolage children, with free child care and workshops, meets Mondays, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 870 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Lunch is served.

Info: 985-1122 ext. 28.

The ‘WayCup’ Cafe: Share views and have fun. Activities

for ages 15-19. Movies, games, dancing, great food and a lot more. Every Monday, 7-9 p.m., Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Info: 778-3893357 or www.wayaware.com.

Women’s Settlement English Classes: The North Shore Multicultural Society offers classes for immigrant and refugee women with children up to five years old Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:15-11:45 a.m., at St. Andrews United Church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. Daycare is provided.

Register in person Monday to Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., at the North Shore Multicultural Society, 207-123 East 15th St., North Vancouver. Info: Tricia at 604-988-2931.

6th Field Engineer Squadron Museum: Almost 100 years of local military history is on display the first Monday of every month (except during holidays), 7-9 p.m. at 1513 Forbes Ave., North Vancouver.

Info: 604-669-5852.

A Chance For Women to Meet Other Women New to West Vancouver: The West Vancouver Newcomers Club welcomes all women new to the community within the last two years. The club meets on the first Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m., at the West Vancouver Yacht Club, 5854 Marine Dr. West Vancouver. Info: Jan, 604-926-1661.

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what’s going on From page 31 Carousel Chorus meets Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. at Queen Mary Elementary, 230 West Keith Rd., North Vancouver.

New members welcome. Info: June, 604-929-1405.

Club Quay Speakers Toastmasters meets every Tuesday, 5-7 p.m. on the second floor of Chadwick Court (next to the SeaBus terminal) in North Vancouver.

Info: Joyce, 604-980-5644.

Deep Cove Swing Band meets every Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., at Seycove community school, 1204 Caledonia Ave., North Vancouver and is looking for an experienced bass player and saxophonist, preferably tenor. Info: Bernie at 604-420-4085.

District Dialoguers Toastmasters Club: An excellent opportunity to practise public speaking and leadership skills every Tuesday at noon at the North Vancouver District Hall, 355 West Queens Rd. Guests and new members are welcome. Info: Marci, 604816-8950.

every Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, 118 West 15th St., North Vancouver.

Everyone is welcome. Info: Glen at 604980-0462.

Formerly Married Club is now seeking new members.

It is a non-profit group that arranges a variety of social activities. Meetings are the first Tuesday of every month.

Info: Joan at 604-987-5906 or David at 604-985-9404 or visit fm.shawwebspace.ca.

Duplicate Bridge: Every Tuesday and Thursday, 12:45-4 p.m. in the Cedarview Room at Delbrook Community Centre, 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $2.

Info: 604-987-7529.

Intensive Parenting Training: Westcoast Family Resources Society North Shore offers a free workshop on Tuesday mornings. Call Nancy at 604417-3406 for information, time and venue.

English Corner: Improve your English and make new friends every Tuesday, 7-9 p.m. in the boardroom at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St., North Vancouver. Bring your friends.

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KEITH Gagnon and Stephanie Liu of the Seymour Academy of Dance perform as Aladdin and Jasmine at the academy’s final showcase of the season at Centennial Theatre last month.

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Block party

NEWS photos Kevin Hill

THE fourth annual Garden and Block Party featured a host of events for Lower Lonsdale residents. Above: Georgette Sinclair, at easel, enjoys plein air painting in the park. Left: Leon Kinlock of Short Pot and Pans entertains the crowds.

what’s going on From page 32 month, 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m. at Kiwanis Towers, 170 West Second St., North Vancouver. New members are always welcome.

Info: Lyn Spicer, 604-3132594.

North Shore Concert Band, A community based concert band, meets Tuesdays, from 8 to 9:30 p.m. at the Windsor secondary music room,

931 Broadbent Dr., North Vancouver.

New players welcome, some experience is necessary. Info: 604-929-9549 or www.nsbc.com.

North Shore Business Club, a non-profit group, meets every Tuesday for breakfast and networking. Info: 604921-8313 or www.northshore businessclub.com.

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Singspiration Singers with Julie Blue meet every Tuesday, 7-10 p.m. at Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-929-3146 or www.

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West Vancouver Rotary Club meets every Tuesday, 6:15 p.m., Taso’s Restaurant, 1337 Marine Dr., West Vancouver.

Info: Hanneke, 604-9221217. Prospective members welcome.

Whist Card Game: For Men and Women at the St. Andrew’s Church. This centuries old card game is in the church basement, 1044 St. Georges St., North Vancouver, the first Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. Refreshments served. Fee: $3. Info: 604-986-0990 or

604-984-4468.

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North Shore Stamp Club meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, 6:308:30 p.m. at The Summerhill, 135 West 15th St., North Vancouver. Stamp donations are gratefully accepted. Info:

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A34 - North Shore News - Sunday, July 11, 2010

PETS

Don’t let puppy take the off-leash lead

I inadvertently met my neighbour’s puppy the other morning.

The puppy is a cute little four-month-old mix of this and that. But the size of her feet say she isn’t going to be little for much longer!

“Tessa” lives three doors away from me and while I was gardening in my front yard, I was greeted by an enthusiastic jump on my back!

Tessa’s owner came running after her, calling her name and apologizing to me at the same time. But instead of running towards her owner on her recall, Tessa proceeded to happily trot along the street away from her.

I watched with amusement and some concern as Tessa then proceeded down the pathway that led to the off-

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leash park directly behind our homes; I saw this coming a month ago.

Against my advice Tessa’s owner began walking her off leash . . . everywhere.

As soon as they opened the front door, Tessa led the walk and her family happily followed about 10

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feet behind. Tessa would occasionally look back to see if her family was coming, and they obediently followed her everywhere she went.

Their route was simple: Leave the front door, turn right, walk to the top of the cul-de-sac, slip through the pathway between the houses, cross the bridge, turn right again and enter the park. The way home was exactly the same. They did this routine two, sometimes three times a day, every day for the last month.

This sounds reasonable enough, the puppy is getting lots of exercise and time with its owners right?

Kind of; except for today, when Tessa ran out the door and decided it was walk time.

She began to lead her crew on the walk, and as usual they

obediently followed, albeit a bit more frantically than usual.

When they called her name to come, she stopped and looked back at them.

She noticed they were still following her so, as usual, she continued her walk forward in the direction of the park.

In Tessa’s mind she was not doing a darn thing wrong but following a routine that had been part of their daily program for 30 days now. The owners could not understand what they had done, they thought Tessa was being a bad dog and not coming when called.

What her owners had unintentionally taught the young dog was that Tessa leads the walk and the family follows.

This is a big mistake that

many dog owners make. They feel that they are giving their young puppy freedom to explore and build confidence on the walks.

But there is no sense of leadership at all. If anything it teaches the puppy that it’s in charge of the walk. Wherever it goes, the people follow.

And Tessa’s little adventure proves that point!

Leash walking — no matter how passé it seems to be these days — is the one training tool that will instil your leadership position with your puppy.

If you don’t instil leadership when they’re young, you will have 10 times the trouble instilling it when they are adolescents; when they are 10 times faster and stronger.

Your puppy can have

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Not only will your puppy understand that you lead the walk, but you will have a dog that is more confident and obedient in the long run and comes when called!

About 30 minutes later I saw Tessa coming out along the pathway between the houses, heading for home.

And her family was still 10 feet behind her still trying to catch her, but to no avail.

Tessa calmly trotted past me again en route to her home and then sat on her front doorstep. While passing by her owner said to me: “She did the entire walk on her own. I don’t believe it!”

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PETS

Shoot to thrill this summer, win prizes from the SPCA THE BC SPCA wants you to shoot to thrill.

Until Aug. 31, Wild ARC, the BC SPCA’s wild animal rehabilitation centre on Vancouver Island, is hosting Wildlife-In-Focus, a provincewide wildlife photography contest showcasing the B.C.’s best shutterbugs.

While last year’s successful contest was open only to photographers in the Capital Regional District, this year’s competition has gone provincial. Photographers from Atlin to Aldergrove, Skidgate to Sparwood and all points in between are invited to enter this unique contest.

In a press release, the society’s wildlife services manager Sara Dubois said this year’s contest will show off the diverse beauty of B.C. She added that they anticipate photos that showcase the tremendous variety of wild animals as well as the diversity of habitats that comprise our province.

The 2010 Wildlife-In-Focus contest is a

fundraiser for Wild ARC, which cares for over 1,900 orphaned and injured wild animals a year. The contest is open to all adult backyard and amateur photographers (16 years+) in B.C. Learn more about this year’s contest and see winners from the 2009 contest, including photographer Robin Bassett’s stunning image of a Steller’s Jay, which claimed first place in the backyard habitat category, at spca.bc.ca/ wildlife-in-focus.

The Wildlife-In-Focus contest encourages participants to explore greenspaces, roadsides, beaches and even backyards to find striking images that represent the resiliency of local wildlife living at the interface with humans.

Wildlife includes free-living birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles, fish and insects, but not exotic, feral or domestic animals, or wildlife in zoos or rehabilitation facilities.

There are great prizes to be awarded and winning photos will be featured in future BC SPCA publications. For more information, email contest@wildarc.com.

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BOYS RUGBY

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MISSING Evan Dey, Rockridge, Grade 12, fullback; James Finlay, Carson Graham, Grade 12, scrum half; Jordan Gesic, Carson Graham, Grade 12, flanker; Jordan Harvey, Carson Graham, Grade 11, number 8; Aidan Kahn, Rockridge, Grade 12, second row; Jinwhan Kim, Collingwood, Grade 12, flyhalf; Connor Llewellyn, Sentinel, Grade 12, flyhalf; Patrick Rushton, Rockridge, Grade 12, wing; Ali Wimmer, Rockridge, Grade 12, prop.

HONOURABLE MENTIONS Max Babiuk, Seycove, Grade 12, back row; Adam Franklin, West Vancouver, Grade 12, centre; David Penner, Sentinel, Grade 12, lock; Alijosa Petkovic, Handsworth, Grade 12, lock; Geoff Williams, Collingwood, Grade 12, wing.

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YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to THE GAMES PEOPLE PLAY

BCBR goes full throttle Stage race with North Shore roots continues to impress Andy Prest aprest@nsnews.com

THE BC Bike Race wrapped up in Whistler last weekend and by all accounts the weeklong mountain bike stage race, now in its fourth year, has grown to become a premier adventure event for riders both local and global.

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The 2010 edition of the race kicked off in North Vancouver — home to many of the event’s brain trust — with a short prologue time trial through a section of the North Shore’s famous trails. From there the race’s nearly 500 participants hit the trails of Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast, Squamish and finally Whistler in near perfect racing conditions.

“The race was fantastic, the weather was perfect, the volunteers were inspirational,” said North Vancouver’s Al Saunders, a 50-year-old racer who teamed up with Glenn Woodruff to finish second overall in the men’s team of two veterans 100 epic distance category. This was Saunders’ second crack at the race. “The stages were really, really good NEWS photo Paul McGrath this year. More single track LUKE Myles powers his way up North Vancouver’s Richard Juryn Memorial Trail than ever before.”

The abundance of single during the prologue stage of the BC Bike Race. track — purpose-built bike trails wide enough for only one rider — is what is giving this event a good reputation around the world, said race spokesman Dave Howells.

“I think it’s fair to say that Year 4 really solidified BC Bike Race as one of the premier stage races in the world,” he said. “Everyone has worked really hard over the past four years to get it to where it is today.”

Howells, a longtime North Vancouverite and the event’s media manager, was there at the finish line in Whistler July 3 as racers completed the final stage.

“One guy, I said, ‘Hey, give me your thoughts on this year’s mountain bike stage race,’ and he looked at me and said, ‘You know what, this has been the best week of my life.’ When someone says that to you you don’t even need to ask another question.”

While many of the riders were there to enjoy a challenging and thrilling ride, there were some elite racers who put in strong performances. photo Dave Silver Photography Barry Wicks and Kris Sneddon teamed up to win the premier event, the epic distance open men’s team of two, racing the NORTH Vancouver’s Al Saunders hits one of the single prologue and seven stages in 18 hours 34 minutes and 21 seconds. track trails that the BC Bike Race prides itself on.

On the women’s side Alana Heise and Kate Aardal won the epic in The performance of the week, however, came from a racer who a time of 25:05:17.

In the mixed category Geoff Kabush and Catherine Pendrel, did not win a single stage. Vancouver’s Kris Holm completed every two elite Canadian riders, teamed up to finish in 20:27:54 — a stage of the challenge distance — with most stages about half the time that would have placed them fifth out of 34 teams in the open length of the epic — on a unicycle. Not only did he race but he actually fared well, finishing fourth out of 10 finishers in the solo men’s category.

Chris Sheppard won the open men’s single epic category, See Unicyclist page 39 finishing in 18:17:32 to post the fastest time on the course.

North Van strong man takes on CrossFit Games Kerry Blackadar kblackadar@nsnew.com

NORTH Vancouver personal trainer Garth Prouse is already a bar above the rest — at least when it comes to fitness.

But now the 33-year-old is grabbing international praise in a breed of sport known as CrossFit, which blends Olympic weightlifting with gymnastics and other aerobic activities such as sprinting, rowing and rope-jumping.

In recent years CrossFit, which was first introduced over a decade and a half ago in Santa Cruz, Calif., has ballooned, becoming one of the fastest growing training methodologies in the world. Today, close to 2,000 affiliates exist worldwide, with a number right here in the Lower Mainland.

“I only got really serious about CrossFit after the Olympics ended — about four months ago,” said Prouse.

But whether it’s beginner’s luck or just plain strength, Prouse certainly has what it takes to succeed as a CrossFit athlete. In May, he placed second at a national CrossFit event in Calgary.

“That’s a tremendous accomplishment,” said Chris Harrison, owner of the CrossFit Lions gym in North Vancouver. “There were 60 men competing and every one were killers.”

At five-foot-eight and 165 pounds, Prouse is one of the smallest athletes to move ahead to the next round of CrossFit games taking place between July 16 and 18 in California. Reaching that competition stands him as one of the top 50 male CrossFit competitors in the world.

At the Games he will prove his prowess in a competition that has come to be known as “the ultimate test in fitness.”

“If it is related to fitness, it could be an event,” said Prouse. “Honestly, it could go from lifting barbells above your head to a five-kilometer run to putting a 185 pound bar above your head and See Prouse page 38

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having to walk fifty metres with it, dropping the bar and doing forty burpies and then picking the bar back up and walking back,” said Harrison.

And, just in case the nature of these games isn’t grueling enough, the competition is made ever-more difficult by the fact that the agenda remains secret until just days before.

“You can kind of compare it to an Olympic pentathlon, but you don’t know what kind of events you will be doing until you actually get there,” said Prouse.

In preparation, Prouse is not just training to be a wellrounded athlete, but “a master of everything.”

“I am training for this competition about six out of seven days a week and two to three hours a session, whether it’s working out or stretching or going for physical therapy or massage,” said Prouse. “For example, yesterday I did some rowing, biking, skipping and some weighted squats all within one workout.”

When asked what he does to recover, Prouse admitted that he takes an ice bath — in a garbage can.

“I fill a garbage can with ice and water and just sit up to my chest in that. It’s a clean one, obviously,” he said.

In addition to maintaining, and cooling off from, his demanding workout schedule, Prouse is also paying close attention to his diet in preparation for the upcoming games.

“I was a rugby player so I got into having beers after every game on the weekends, but I completely cut that out. I vote for the CrossFit games to be in the winter, to let you just enjoy your summer, but, that’s not the way it is,” said Prouse with a chuckle.

After the Games Prouse should have a little more time for rest and relaxation, but he also expects to maintain a high fitness level, training at his newly opened private gym, Forma Athletics, not affiliated with CrossFit. For more information on the event or to follow the results visit games2010.crossfit.com.

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NORTH Vancouver’s Garth Prouse shows his strength in a recent CrossFit competition. The former rugby player will face some of the world’s fittest athletes at the CrossFit games next weekend in California.

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coast it. Kris can’t. You can’t coast on a unicycle, it’s a fixed gear. . . . For Kris from the moment the gun goes to the . . . finish line, he’s pedaling that unicycle. There’s no breaks, there’s no rest, it’s just go, go, go.”

Registration opened for the 2011 race the day after the 2010 event finished and Howells said they filled nearly 20 per cent of their 500 spots in one day.

“It will be sold out before long so if you’re thinking about doing it, sign up quick,” he said.

The North Shore, however, may not be a part of next year’s race for an interesting reason, according to Howells: the trails are too hard.

“Our trails are challenging on the North Shore — to be honest with you, probably too challenging for most,” he said.

men’s challenge category.

“It’s something that I’ve just never seen before. It really blew me away,” said Howells, adding that Holm is believed to be the first unicyclist to ever complete a mountain bike stage race of this length. “I’ve got to be honest — and no offense to Kris — when you first see it it looks a bit odd because you’ve never seen a guy on a unicylce riding through the bush, through the forest. You almost have to do a double take because we’re so accustomed to seeing two-wheeled mountain bikes. . . . This guy’s got incredible athletic ability, phenomenal balance, co-ordination and mentally is extremely strong.”

Holm even reached the podium on one of the stages — finishing third in the 45kilometre Day 5 race.

“Kris rode that in about four and a half hours and in the challenge category he was on the podium, he came in third place in his category. That means he actually beat a lot of people who had two wheels,” said Howells, adding that the stage included a massive 12kilometre downhill portion that presented a unique challenge for the unicyclist.

“All the riders can roll that,

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“We don’t want to start our stage race with a really tough, technically challenging stage.”

Wherever the race leads, North Van’s Saunders said he will be back for more at least a couple more times. The trails of the West Coast are great, he said, but his favourite moments actually came off the bike with his family in their beat-up old van — including a close call with catching a ferry before one of the races.

“Last BCBR vehicle on the ferry,” he said. “They had to bring people down that were already upstairs eating breakfast to move the trucks forward another foot so that we could get the gypsy wagon on the sailing from Saltry Bay. And they had to tie the gates around our trailer because we were four inches too long. It was all good.”

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Michael Searson & Nancy Allen Searson are pleased to announce the birth of their first child, a daughter, Isabella Louise Allena Searson on June 17, 2010, weighing 7lbs. 4 oz. Thanks to everyone at BC Women’s Hospital.

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Obituaries

BRISTOW, James (Jim) 1926-2010 With his family by his side, Jim passed away peacefully on July 2nd, after a courageous and heroic battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife Joan; sister Connie; children: Dave (Sandy), Nancy (Rick), Dale (Bruce), Dawn (Donald), Glen (Debby); Grandchildren: Kevin, Ryan (Christine), Nicole, Jason, Trevor (Sarah), Bryan, Jeff, Taylor, Bailey: greatgrandchildren: Charlie, Samuel.

WE WILL MISS YOU! A friend to all, Jim will be forever missed and never forgotten. His positive outlook and enthusiasm for life was an example to us all. Special thanks to Dr. Susan West and the caring staff at McKenney Creek Hospice. No service by request.

In lieu of flowers, donations to McKenney Creek Hospice, Maple Ridge, BC, would be appreciated.

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GAMEL - Deborah (nee McDonald) February. 8, 1953 - June. 21, 2010. Loving mother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away after a brief but courageous battle with ALS. She was a true survivor whose strength will be remembered and carried on through her children Steve and Tammy. She will also be missed by her siblings Eddie, David, and Sheila and their families. Debbie grew up in North Vancouver and she attended North Vancouver High School. She was a devoted mother who proudly raised her children. A woman filled with laughter, life, and optimism, she enjoyed gardening, reading, and traveling. In life, she passionately sought new experiences. She also compassionately cared for her mother during her long battle with cancer. Our most sincere thanks go to the doctors, nurses, and staff at Evergreen House for caring for her in her final days. A church service and celebration of Deborah’s life will be held on Saturday, July 24th from 2-5pm at St. Agnes Anglican Church, 530 12th St. East., North Vancouver.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Deborah’s name to the ALS Society of BC at #208 1600 W. 6th Ave Vancouver, V6J 1R3.

HUNTER, Phyllis (nee Wood) April 3, 1917 – June 26, 2010 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loving Mother and Grandmother.

Predeceased by her husband; Douglas. Survived by her children; Danna and Jim, three grandchildren; Lesley, Chris and Geoff, her sister Merle, three great grandchildren; Brandon, Emily and Riley as well as many good friends. A service will be held at Hollyburn Funeral Home, 1807 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, B.C. on Saturday July 17, 2010 at 2:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. For those wishing to share a memory of Phyllis, please go to www.hollyburnfunerals.com

Hollyburn Funeral Home 604-922-1221 HALL - Alberta Lillian passed away peacefully on July 1, 2010.

Born August 31,1922.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Jim. Survived by her daughter Barb Filtness, son Al, grandchildren Laura (Eric) Gobbo, Derek (Meggan), Shelley, Her dear friend Isobel Harper.

Lil’s 'dazzle' will be missed by her many friends. Thank you to all the staff at Evergreen for their wonderful care and support. No service at her request. Donations may be made to Lions Gate Hospital Foundation.

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GREEN - Herbert Wildred July 12, 1917-July 2, 2010. Died ever so peacefully at home on July 2, 2010 listening to CBC Radio, his favourite music, surrounded by the family that loved him so very much. He is survived by daughter Janet (Peter), grandchildren Bruce (Christine), Jennifer (Lewis), Kevin (Susan), former son-in-law Donald McGregor (Margaret), great grandchildren Taylor, Dylan, and Keaton. Predeceased by beloved wife Margaret. Born in Sheffield, England, Herbert immigrated to Sorel Quebec with his wife and daughter in 1951.

The family moved to Port Coquitlam B.C in 1953, and settled in Ottawa in 1957 where he worked for the government at the Radiation Protection Division.

Herbert loved tending to his garden, spoiling his grandchildren and attending their soccer and baseball games. He had a soft spot for animals in particular Danny, Charo and his beloved budgies, and enjoyed his Prescott pizza. Herbert cherished the first 16 years of his retirement as a snowbird, in Treasure Island Florida. There, he spent his time strolling the beaches, fishing, and welcoming the family at Christmas and Spring Break. A devoted family man, who always put others first, he spent 13 years caring for his wife at home, as she suffered from dementia. At 84 years of age he relocated with Margaret to North Vancouver B.C to be near his daughter and grandchildren. More recently he enjoyed sharing coffee with his daughter and granddaughter, and cherished visits from his grandson and great grandson.

The family would like to thank the 2 East staff at Lions Gate Hospital, Nurses Next Door, and community nurses with the North Shore Palliative Care Program for their caring, and professional manner. Many thanks to Dr. Paul Sugar, who visited Herbert at home on the last day of his life. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Lions Gate Hospital Foundation, Palliative Care. Dad, Gramps we’ll miss you dearly, but feel so blessed to have had such a caring, kind, and gentle man as a father and grandfather. We take comfort in knowing you are happy, as you have been reunited with Nan, as well as your father.

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SCHONCITE - Glenda Joan, born February 15, 1936, in Dauphine, Manitoba; to Sybil Edna Parres (Iredale) and Mark Goldie; has passed out of her pain; June 29, 2010. Glenda will be deeply missed by her children; Gary MacArthur and Kerry Schoncite, as well as her grandchildren, Ian MacArthur, Linda and Will Hough.

'Cyclone' to her late husband, Alvin, Glenda was an accomplished artist and awardwinning, published poet. A determined and creative spirit with a great sense of humour made her well liked by all. Thank you for all of the help and friendships received from her caregivers and friends over the past few years of her illness. It was greatly appreciated. To Glenda’s request, there will be no memorial. She will be lain to rest with her mother and grandfather in Dauphine, Manitoba

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WONDERS, Jennifer Anne August 7, 1957 - July 3, 2010 Surrounded by family and friends, Jennifer passed away peacefully on July 3rd, 2010 in North Vancouver, British Columbia after a courageous battle with Ovarian Cancer.

Jennifer sadly leaves behind her beautiful children Simon Joseph Lotzkar and Samantha Julliette Lotzkar. Also survived by her parents Dr. and Mrs. William C. Wonders, sister Dr. Karen E. Wonders (Dr. Nicolaas Rupke), brother Glen Wonders (Karen G.), and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

She was loved and cared for by so many good friends, and gave back her love to so many.

Jennifer will be deeply missed by all who knew her, but she will never be forgotten as she was an inspiration to us all.

Please join us for a celebration of her life at 2:00pm, on August 8th at the North Shore Unitarian Church located at 370 Mathers Avenue, West Vancouver followed by a reception at a location to be announced. Thank you to her close friends and family who stood by her through her battle with cancer. Special thanks to Dr Paul Sugar, the nurses from North Shore Homecare and the 7th floor Palliative ward staff at Lions Gate Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations to the B.C. Cancer Society in honour of Jennifer would be greatly appreciated.

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WANTED: Class 3 driver with air, mechanically inclined. Part time to fulltime. Must have knowledge of North & West Van and Vancouver. Dump truck. Fax resume to 604-986-9040.

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We are a bike parts distributor located in N.Van, looking to fill a junior warehouse position on a permanent, fulltime, (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm) basis.

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This position provides excellent benefits, flexible hours, opportunities for advancement and unlimited earning potential. Training is provided.

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Candidates must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to multitask and knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and webbased programs essential. Previous reception experience essential. First aid certification is an asset. Hours 9:00 am-5:30 pm. Start date August 16. Most school holidays off.

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MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Well established company requires a certified mechanical engineer, with min 7 years experience in multi-family residential & commercial new construction projects. High level competency/ understanding of Plumbing, Fire Protection, HVAC & Ventilation Industry Standards. We offer highly competitive wages and benefits.

Please send resumes to fax 604-689-8809 or email: info@allstarmechanical.com

YWCA CAREER SERVICES

Find a job that’s right for you.

Free Job Search Programs for Men and Women: - Professionals - Immigrant professionals - General job seekers Career Exploration: - Self-assessment and career decision-making Individual employment counselling.

Computers, books, resume editing, guest speakers.

Komis - Open Pit/Bingo:

Engineer - Civil / Earthworks, General Foreman - Open Pit, Supervisors - Open Pit, Electricians, Mechanics, Surveyors, Equipment Operators, Miners Conventional and Trackless, Road Construction (Air-Track)

NO COST TO PARTICIPANTS Funded through the Canada – B.C. Labour Market Development Agreement.

113 – 255 West 1st Street North Vancouver, BC, V7M 3G8

Bingo - Underground:

Call 604-984-7630 www.ywcajobseeker.org

Miners - Conventional/Trackless, Shifters, Mechanics

BRITISH COLUMBIA

QR - Underground Mine & Mill: Mill Superintendent, Mill General Foreman, Mill Supervisors, Mill Operators, Millwrights, Assayer, Electricians - Underground and Mill, Mechanics, Underground Shifters, Miners - Conventional and Trackless.

All positions will work various rotational schedules, dependent upon position and department.

If you have the experience and qualifications we are looking for, please submit an application to:

jobs@procongroup.net

Indicate in the subject line the position and project you are applying for.

Or fax to: (604) 291-8082, Attn: Darren Scott

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the above noted positions, however, only candidates selected for positions will be contacted.

Looking for a New Career Direction?

Discover a World of Possibilities in the Classifieds!

Call

604.630.3300 to Advertise

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Burnaby

Chilliwack Maple Ridge Vancouver Langley Abbotsford Coquitlam

New Westminster

We have jobs in every Lower Mainland community.

School District No. 48 (Sea to Sky) is located 45 minutes North of Vancouver and is currently accepting applications for the temporary position of Teacher Assistant - Special Education (Student Specific 2) located at Stawamus Elementary School in Squamish, BC. The successful applicant will work with a student who requires a high degree of fluency and familiarity in American Sign Language and is able to use the correct signs in working with a student with emerging language.

This position is covered by our CUPE collective agreement and offers a competitive rate of pay and benefits package. Further information regarding this position and the School District can be found at www.sd48.bc.ca.

Please note that prospective employees, new to School District No. 48 (Sea to Sky) must agree to undergo a Criminal Record Check as failure to do so will be grounds for refusing employment.

Applications for this position will be received up to and including Friday August 6, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. and should be addressed to: Human Resources Department, School District No. 48 (Sea to Sky) Box 250, 37866 Second Avenue, Squamish, B.C., V8B 0A2 Fax: (604) 892-1038 Email: employment@sd48.bc.ca While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those applicants who have been given consideration for an interview will be contacted.

A42 – North Shore News – Sunday, July 11, 2010

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Food Products

BISSETT FARMS

2010

Appliances

GE FRIDGE, white, side x side, water & ice dispenser $250.

604-985-1265 ILAC APPLIANCE & VACUUMS Top quality rebuilt appliances.

1 yr warranty. Sales, parts, repairs 1825 Lonsdale • 604-987-7330

LIKE NEW!

Fridge $249 • Stove $199 Washer $199 • Dryer $149 Warranty and Delivery Removal Available

604-306-5134

2170 Westham Island Rd Delta (big blue barn) U- Pick Strawberries, gooseberries, blueberries, tayberries Ready Pick Strawberries, raspberries & blueberries 7 days 8am - 6pm 604-946-7471 We accept cash, interac, Mastercard & Visa

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For Sale Miscellaneous

EXISTING KITCHEN cabinets, as in new cond. traditional maple, honey spice in color, door style & panel, desk, island, crown moldings, no top or back splash, ideal for suite, vacation home or reno. complete as is $6300, call 5pm 8pm 604-535-6870

RENOVATING: KENMORE range white, self clean, ceramic top, excellent condition $700; Beaumark fridge $150; Maytag dishwasher $50; stacking washer & dryer $50; microwave $50. Call 604-379-4460

Patio time! Cool drinks! GE Wine Chiller black w/glass door & stainless frame, like new, $250 604-984-6509.

UPRIGHT FREEZER, Kenmore, 9 cu. ft, white. $200. Call 604-379-4460

nsnews.com

HEALTH 4013

Elder Services

ABSOLUTE CARE SERVICES Professionally screened Nannies & Caregivers. pt/ft 604-983-8407 SENIORS TRANSPORT: Mature lady with full size car will drive you to Dr, Dentist, park, weddings, visits, shopping, errands, airport, outings, etc, Marie. Pager # 604-645-8060, 604-526-2773

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2075

BDRM SET, dresser, mirror, wardrobe, 2 night tables, qu bed/ headboard $890. 778-340-4795 DINETTE SET, 48 inch round glass top table, + 4 upholstered chairs, $150. 604-922-8016 EXECUTIVE HOME FURNISHINGS, Dining room, bedroom, blk leather recliner, 2 - 50' home theatre systems, sofa, sofa bed, tables, lawn furniture, office furniture & framed art work.

Call Enn at 604-828-5454 VINTAGE, COUCH, chair, $49, TV cab Teak $69, Stereo unit $79, Garden Swing $89 604-929-2115

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FUTON COUCH, good condition.

You pick-up 778-840-4202 WRAPPING PAPER used for moving, 6 extra large garage bags Call 604-926-7530, 1000 blk Duchess W Van

RETIRED NURSE avail for babysitting or elderly care, refs. avail, 604-988-4575 leave msg.

To advertise call

604-630-3300

Q.

I’m a senior and a little unsteady on my feet. I have an appointment to see my doctor but have no way of getting there. Is there a volunteer service that can help me?

Capilano Community Services – Seniors’ Hub provides rides to medical appointments for seniors unable to use public transit and when HandyDart, family or friends are not available. Drivers are able to escort you from your front door to your doctor’s office. All drivers have been screened and trained and have had Criminal Records Checks. The number to call is 604-988-7115.

A.

Seniors’ One-Stop Information Line 604-983-3303 or 604-925-7474 North Shore Community Resources

TV/Stereo/Video

SAMSUNG TV, 27’’ flat screen, high def, 4 yrs old hardly used Perfect cond $120. 604-929-9243

2135 Homecare Available

Recycler

BUREAU. Metal office style with hinched desk, suit student or home office. Call 604-985-9375

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Wanted to Buy

FIREARMS

All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military.

We handle all paperwork and transportation.

Licensed North Shore dealer. 604-960-0045 Old Books Wanted also: Photos Postcards, Letters, Paintings. (no text books/encyclopedia) I pay cash. 604-737-0530

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Education

FOODSAFE 1 Day Courses #1 in BC • $62 • 604-272-7213 www.advance-education.com FOODSAFE 1 DAY COURSES Guaranteed best value!

Six Metro Vancouver Locations: Vancouver • Burnaby • Surrey • Richmond • Coquitlam • Maple Ridge All our Instructors are also working local Health Inspectors!

Classes held each week & weekend! Course materials available in 6 languages. Same-day Certification. Visit our website at www.foodsafe-courses.com or call 604-272-7213 ADVANCE Hospitality Education – B.C.’s #1 Choice for Foodsafe & WorldHost Training.

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Education

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL Train on Full-Size Excavators, Dozers, Graders, Loaders. Oil Field Tickets. Provincially Certified Instructors. Government Accredited. Job Placement assistance. www.iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

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Tutoring Services

TUTOR DOCTOR NORTH SHORE Tutoring for All Ages and Subjects. Experienced & Qualified Tutors. 778.340.3100 ajonescox@tutordoctor.com www.tutordoctor.com

3507

3005

Baby/Children/ Miscellaneous

CATS. Fixed - male and female rescued cats. Free to good, n/s indoor homes only. 604-513-9310

★CATS & KITTENS★ FOR ADOPTION !

604-724-7652

3508

604-984-6163 call to consign!

If you don’t have room

We Do!

Childcare Available

* * BOOK NOW!! * * An overseas live-in Nanny for 2010 placement. 604-682-4688

Children’s Activities

3025

SPEECH THERAPY- Your home. Summer sessions Preschool - Adult. 604-762-2829

6002

Agents

NEED A MORTGAGE 1st and 2nd Mortgages, Self Employed, Refinancing, Forclosures, Low Rates.

604-629-8628 www.MazumaCapital.ca

Condos/ Townhouses

6008-30

Surrey

for mature women over the age of 30

September 28 16, 2010 y - December p , at SFU Harbour Centre

For more information: 604-683-7635 ext 226

www.theminervafoundation.com Deadline to apply: Monday July 19, 2010 mhww@theminervafoundation.com

FILA/MASTIFF GUARD DOGS owners best friend. Intruders worst nightmare. all shots, $2000 each. ready now! 604-817-5957

Foster homes urgently req’d for rescued, abandoned & neglected dogs. Many breeds 778-688-6340 abetterlifedogrescue.com

LAB PUPPIES ready to go vet ✔ dewormed & vac. Blk & Choc males & females $550. 604-997-5504

LAB PUPS silver/charcoal , PB RARE! vet chd, social, quiet temp. $875. Chwk 778-549-8621 PIT BULL puppies male & female 8 wks 1st shots, dewormed. View parents. $400. Ph 604-701-1587

Cares!

The North Shore News has partnered with the BC SPCA to encourage responsible pet guardianship and the humane treatment of animals. Before purchasing a new puppy, ensure the seller has provided excellent care and treatment of the animal and the breeding parents. For a complete guide to finding a reputable breeder and other considerations when acquiring a new pet, visit spca.bc.ca.

3540

JET PET RESORT because your pet deserves a vacation too! Next to Park’n Fly www.jetpetresort.com

3040

4530

Daycare Centres

New Toddler Program Sept 2010. Register now. Also 30mos - 5 yrs ★604-929-5799★ TEMPE TOTS DAYCARE Opened in 1987.

All day Preschool offering swimming, music, snacks, full or part time. 2.5 yrs - 6 yrs.

In Tempe Heights, Off 29th, between Lonsdale/William.

Jane & Pam 604-985-3783

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Houses - Sale

6020-01

Real Estate

● DIFFICULTY SELLING? ●

Pymts Too High, Penalty, No Equity?

Facing Foreclosure or Bankruptcy?

We Will Take Over Your Payment

Charters & Tours

Destinations

4530-10

Okanagan/ Interior

DELTA GRAND OKANAGAN Lakefront Resort. July 25 to Aug.1 $1500 1br, kitch, balc, sleeps4, pool, spa, Casino, 604-948-5266

4530-11

Sunshine Coast

Any Price, Any Condition Any Location. No Fees! No Risk !

(604) 435-5555 OR (604) 786-4663

www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

Chilliwack

2 BR, 2 bath, 55+, gated complex, Chwk. double garage, 1200sf, gas fp, updated, Low strata fees $269,900, 604-392-6608 msg

nsnews.com • classified.van.net

Business Opportunity

#1 JANITORIAL FRANCHISE Customers, (Office Cleaning), Training and support. Financing. www.coverall.com 604-434-7744 info@coverallbc.com

Financial Services

5035

You keep your keys and drive away with cash.

Call Got Keys? Got Cash!

(604) 760-9629

http://www.gotkeysgotcash.com

5060

Legal Services

#1 IN PARDONS Remove your criminal record.

Express Pardons offers the FASTEST pardons, LOWEST prices, and it’s GUARANTEED. BBB Accredited. FREE Consultation Toll-free: 1-866-416-6772 www.ExpressPardons.com

Personals

KITTENCLUB.CA 604-299-0872 near 2nd Narrows Bridge - $100 Special. ‘All we wear is lingerie’ LUXURY RELAXATION SPA 778-340-2778 1053 Marine Dr, North Van

SPASIA the art of asian body care. 101 - 1075 Marine Dr. North Van. 604-980-8809

Lily’s Relaxation Centre Nice Oriental Massage

604-986-8650 1050 Marine Dr., North Van (by McKay) parking at rear

Meridien SPA LTD.

Relaxation Massage Special Rates meridienspa.com

604-985-4969

7015

Escort Services

GENTLEMEN! Attractive discreet European lady is available for company.

604 451-0175

Legal/Public Notices

NOTICE Is hereby given that on July 25, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. at 219 Mackay Rd. North Vancouver, B.C., the undersigned, Advanced Storage Centres will sell at Public Auction, by competitive bidding, the personal property heretofore stored with the undersigned.

Name........................Unit Sina Yaktaei........ # 0542

Find an electrician under Home Services

RENTALS 6505

Apartments & Condos

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

6505

Apartments & Condos

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

ROBERTS CREEK vacation home. $980 per wk 604-708-5859 www.timberlandgardens.com

1 & 2 br, large, bright, Central Lonsdale, $850 & up, heat h/w, incl. updated. Now 604-720-2913

1 BR, July 15, 274 W2nd. reno’d, $965 incls heat, hw, ug prkg, locker, ns/np, 604-779-3541

GARAGE SALE

1 BDRM, $900 Central Lonsdale 800sf, n/p 604-988-3227

1 BR, large $865 quiet, drapes, heat incl. gated prkg. no pets. 1 yr lease, walk to seabus 170 West 4th. 604-987-0558

Empty your Garage Fill Your Wallet

MAKE IT A SUCCESS! Call 604-630-3300

6025

Industrial/ Commercial

For Sale - Langley Retail Strata, New Construction, aprox 1040sf $416K. Drive by #106, 19909 64th Ave Call Gord 604-649-6495

6030

1 BDRM, new kitchen with d/w, central Lonsdale. Adult Bldg. $1000 Now. Ron 604-922-6336 1 BDRM, Sept 1. 2nd level. Apex Ave. $865. N/S. Pet ok. Util Extra.

Email mslhs@telus.net

1 BR, 120 West 19, approx 650sf, hardwood, heat/hw incl, view, 1yr lease, np $1000. 604-683-1089

1 BR, 15th & Lonsdale, $1025, mtn view, avail Aug 1, updated, 1 yr lease, ns, np, 604-929-7541

Lots & Acreage

N. WEST. All services paid, inclds u/grd electrical, DCC’s, survey & eng’ng report. 33’ x 130’ lot. No HST. $329,000. 604-726-0677. usellahome.com ● ID # 4711

6050

1 BDRM, Avail August 1, g/l, new reno, $840 incl heat, h/w, shrd laundry, N/S, N/P, 604-987-3476

1 BR, $1075 lower Lonsdale, newly reno, d/w, ns, cat ok Avail. now, 604-838-6101

www.GVCPS.ca / (604) 812-3718

❏ WE BUY HOMES ❏

5015

5505

www.TravelWithRon.ca

BASKETBALL CONDITIONING Off-Season 6 wk. Program Gr. 7-10 Coed (604) 512-1306 www.coachbijan.com /off-season-conditioning

Paper work piling up? Cert Prof bookkeeper★clean up★catch up ★ set up★ keep up 604-808-6088 email tt@teresatriska.com

7010

YORKIE, P/B Male 3.5 yrs. 2.4 lbs, avail for breeding. papers avail, 604-988-4575

FULLY ESCORTED TOURS Travel with World Travel Specialist Ron Booiman 604-946-4484

Childrens Camps

6020-06 #18 - 18839 - 69 Ave, Cloverdale.

Sat, July 10, 11-4. Spacious 3 BR. $341,000. Sarah Vant Geloof, Homelife Realty, 604-657-9078

Pet Services

4520

3035

Accounting/ Bookkeeping

NEED CASH AND OWN A VEHICLE?

REAL ESTATE 6008

Career Mentoring Program

BORDER COLLIE puppies 2 female each with one blue eye. $400.00 Phone 778-552-0299

BOSTON TERRIER puppies Only 2 Left shots dewormed Parents to view. Ready to go $1500. 604-542-1411

Until Property Sells. No Fees. No Risk

Minerva Helping Women Work™

5005

Dogs

BOOMERS & ECHOES Consignment Store

Baby equipment, strollers, highchairs, car seats, etc.

Dogs

Cats

CHILDREN

3015

EDUCATION

3508

Furniture

Out Of Town Property

POINT ROBERTS Wash, US. Nr Tsawwassen. RANCHER 2200sf, reno’d, beautiful 70ft Waterfront Ocean! By Owner. 604-690-4979

1 BR $850, large, new carpet, central Lonsdale, incl heat/hw, ns, np adult quiet bldg. 604-988-4030

1 br, large, quiet bldg, heat hw, hardwood, new appls, 6th/St. Georges, np ns, avail immed, $950, 604-987-3650

TRILLION REALTY www.trillionrealty.com

1 BR nr Lonsdale, reno hardwood balc. hw & heat ns, np, quiet adult bldg. $895, 604-904-9507 121 WEST 20th. Newly reno’d 1 BR suite, hardwood, heat & hw incl’d, 1 yr lease, np, $1000, avail July 1, 604-682-2932

144 W. 14th St MARLBOROUGH TOWER

Studio, 1 & 2 BR apts available.

Spacious suites & balconies, spectacular views, prime location, well maintained, clean, quiet concrete highrise, heat & hot water included.

Sorry, no pets.

Call Resident Manager @ 604-983-6920 to view.

1 BR Avail Aug 1, SW bright, SS Appl, incl WD,FP, NS, NP, 1633 MacKay. $1,475. 604-562-0101 1 BR, bsmt, Edgemont, suits 1 quiet, n/s, n/p, $800 incl heat/ light, laundry, 604-986-6235 1 BR Central Lonsdale, $900, balc, hardood, heat, hw, np, prkg Adult bldg. July 1, 604-985-6935

151 W. 2nd St. 908-7368. 2 BR, 2 baths, balcony, 2 prkg. N/P, lease, Available Aug 1st. $1800.

1 BR +den, Woodcroft, 3 appls, $1250 incl utils, pool, prkg, gym, ns, np, Aug. 1, 604-724-7014

175 W 2ND ST, 2Bed, 2Bath condo, 10FL, view, ns/np, avail now, $1800. Call 604-323-2970

RENTALS 6505

Apartments & Condos

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

17TH FLOOR 1BR condo, great view, w/d, dw, furnished $2200, unfurnished $1700. Sept 1st.

Lonsdale & Esplanade. 5 mins. away from the seabus, plz contact sean @ 604-723-2559 1br large $890, 2 Br $1180 Lonsdale/21 quiet bldg, np, h/wd, hw, heat prkg 604-990-4088 2 BDRM, 2 bath, 170 West 1st, Aug 1, unfurn $1600, furn $1800. incl h/w, gas & f/p 604-985-4836 2 BDRM 2 bath near Cap Mall quiet, secure prkg, storage, heat, h/w incl $1275. Aug1 710-7595.

2 BDRM + den 2 bath, 1100 sqft, TIME BLDG 175 W.1st, Fantastic Location, mtn view, s/s appl. insuite laundry, f/p u/g prkg, storage, n/s n/p Sept 1 lease $1,650 ph 604-616-4352 2 BR $1100, quiet bldg, top flr. 3 story walkup, heat, hw, view, hardwood, no pet, 778-889-4719

2 BR, 13 & Lonsdale, 3 story walk up, faces south, hardwood, ns, np $1050 incl heat, 604-984-9367 2 BR. 2 bath, avail now. 1 yr lease, 125 West 19th, no pets, Please call 778-554-0537 2 BR apt t/house nr Cap University, 982 sf, o/d pool, w/d, dw, heat/hw storage prkg incl. July 28th pets ok $1300 604-729-4175 2 BR, corner, hardwood, Aug 1, new paint & kitchen, view $1150 incl hw heat, small bldg, cat ok, 6 & Lonsdale 604-986-4927

6505

Apartments & Condos

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

326 WEST 1st St. 1 bdrm $775 & up. Nr seabus, secure prkg, no pets. Avail immed. 604-983-6916 ★ A QUIET BUILDING★ 1br. large ground flr, approx 775sf, faces north, $900, No cats,No dogs. Aug 1 Carpets, drapes, heat, hw.

Gated prkg avail, ★604-986-7745★ BACH, LARGE $720, hardwood, heat, h/w, upper Lonsdale, avail Aug. 1, ns, np. 604-202-3458 Beautiful Large Suites 1 Bdrm $925, avail now. 2 Bdrms from $1315. 3 Bdrms, d/w $1625.

Avail now or Aug 1. Heat, h/w, prkg. Lease 604-986-3866 CENTRAL LONSDALE- 2BR $1325 incl. Heat, hot water & ldry, 1yr lease, no dogs. 604-990-2971.

Beautiful Views

1 br’s - $1,050 -$1,225 Spacious, pool, storage, heat & hw, dw, quiet,

2 BR suite in Duplex, Central Lonsdale, Very Clean, f/p. priv entrance, covered carport, w/d, nr bus & ammenities, suits 2 people, Aug1, np, ns, $990 604-925-2107

North Vancouver

604-985-2926

BLUERIDGE APTS (Family complex )

2 & 3 BR new reno’s with new cabinets, laminate & tiles, newer appls, prkg, storage, incl heat & hw, playground (Mt Seymour Prkwy).

604-924-3628 www.blueridgeapartments.com

Bach - $925, 1 BR - $1095 Avail now. Ocean view. indoor pool. Concrete bldg. Ht & H/W incls.

Call 604-986-3356 MOUNTAIN VILLAGE APTS. SUITES AVAIL July/Aug, Near Lynn Valley Mall. 604-988-3828 www.mountainvillage.ca

2 BR, Westview family complex, nr amens, rec fac. pool, wd, prkg, ns np $1380 Jul 1, 604-921-4384

2 BR Woodcroft, S.W. corner, updates, no pets Immed $1350.

Vistarealty.net 604-925-8824 2 BR w/w carpets, ground flr. heat, hw, no pets, avail Aug. 1st, $1100, 225 E 12 604-986-5437

3 BR, Lynn Valley, top flr, updates balcony, cat ok, $1350. Now. Vistarealty.net 604-925-8824

777 W. Queens Rd. 2br or 3br units $1540 to $2000.

Weekdays 604-990-2971 or Weekends 604-985-2876.

Apartments & Condos

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

PENTHOUSE $2100/MTH, 3371 Chesterfield Ave, 1500+ sqft, 16 x 8 deck unobstucted, city/water mtn view, living, dining kitchen, h/wood, 2 bath, inste ldry, 2 br+ lots of work space, ns. np, Ref’s. prefer couple. 604-889-9338

WOODCROFT 2 BR, W. facing updated, d/w. Now. np $1350.

Vistarealty.net 604-925-8824 WOODCROFT - Whitecliff Bldg, 16th flr, 2 BDRM, North facing, mtn view, rec centre, pool. Aug 1.

N/s n/p 604-988-6227, 318-0800

6505-12

West Van Apt. Rentals

1 BR, Ambleside, $950, parklike setting, adult oriented, np, Wes Lighthouse Realty 604-551-1409 1 BR faces south $1150 inclds, heat, h/w, cable, prkg 1765 Duchess Ave N/P, 604-377-0492

1665 DUCHESS. 2 BR, Aug 1.

Quiet concrete bldg. Updated, hardwood, heat, hw, 1 yr lease, ns np, $1650, 604-926-0594 2 BR, $1475 view & large Studio, $900up, incl hw, heat, cable, pool 1740 Esquimalt. 604-922-1043

2025 BELLEVUE AVENUE Fantastic location, pool.

Renovated 1 & 2 br suites.

Beautiful ocean views.

Cats ok.

Senior discounts.

604-913-0734

AMBLESIDE TOWER Studio & 1 BR avail. Excellent views, rents incl. heat & h/w.

Tennis courts, indoor pool, saunas, exercise & games rooms on premises. Walk to beach & shops.

1552 Esquimalt 604-922-8443

BAYVIEW APTS

MOVE IN ALLOWANCE, Lrg Bach avail Aug 1, $900 Incls H & H/W. Cable/parking extra. N/S & N/P. To view call (604) 985-4272 P/T CARETAKER needed for 12 units. Central lonsdale, 1 br suite, Avail Aug 1. Call Ron 922-6336

Carlton at the Club (1327 East Keith Rd)

3 BR, 5 appls, 1.5 bath, Avail Aug 1, 1 year lease, NP/NS. Rent $1725. For viewing call 604-986-0511

6505

concrete, by shops, Cat Ok

GREAT LOCATION! 145 West Keith Road.

2 BR, quiet, spacious, bright, park like setting, gym, pool, 5 appls, heat, hw & prkg incl. Westview $1350, immed, 604-230-5563

Sunday, July 11, 2010 – North Shore News – A43

Great sub-penthouse, 2 BR condo. Note: age restriction 55+. Aug 1. $1750. N/S. N/P. Lease & perfect refs a must.

Al Dodimead ACD Realty

(604) 521-0311

view this & other properties @ www.acdrealty.com

PARKRIDGE TERRACE 110 E. Keith Rd. Great location, park like setting, sauna, indoor pool.

BACH. $870; Stunning views & lots of storage. NO PETS. 604-988-7379 www.glassmanpm.com

1550 Duchess Ave, W. Van. Studio & 1 Br Move-in Bonus, Fitness room, o/d pool, close to shops, transit & Seawall, 1 yr lease, N/pets. Heat, H/W incl’d.

6505

Apartments & Condos

6505-12

West Van Apt. Rentals

PARK TERRACE 1766 Duchess Ave. 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, d/w. August 1st, $1,360. No pets. Call for appt.

604-926-3493 THE EDWARDIAN 1330 Clyde Ave. Avail Aug 1st, View. 2 bdrm $1490 util not incl.

No pets, N/S. Call for appt.

604-926-3741

6522

Furnished Accommodation

1 BR bsmt ste furn almost waterfront. np, ns, garden, max 1 $1,000. Now 604-929-5336

A SHORT STAY Renos, family, execs, long term. 604-987-2691 www.vancouvershortstay.com

6522

Furnished Accommodation

Grand Manor Guest House ★ Daily ★ Weekly rates ★ grandmanor.net 604-988-6082 HOMAWAY INNS Specializing in furn accom at reas rates. call 604-723-7820 or visit www.homawayinns.com

6522

Furnished Accommodation

QUALITY SHORT TERM 1 - 2 BR mtn/city view suites www.lionsgatesuites.com

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1363 CLYDE AVE.

Just steps to shopping & sea wall. 2 BR, 2 level suite, 5 appls. Lease & excel refs a must.

Al Dodimead, ACD Realty 604 521-0311

view this & other properties @ www.acdrealty.com

Park Royal Towers Completely Renovated

1 & 2 Bdrm Suites 1BR (700-770 sq.ft.)

2 BR (1070 sq. ft.)

Spectacular Views, Walk to Shops & Transit Hardwood Floors Pool Rent includes all utilities.

604-922-3246 935 Marine Drive

6515

Duplexes - Rent

3 BR, 2 bath, kids ok, fp, wd, np, ns, upper flr with patio, $1550. E 3rd. 604-987-7006 3 BR, 2 Bath SXS duplex, recent reno, city views, lwr. Lonsdale Aug 1st. $1,975. 604-984-9191 CAULFEILD EXEC 3 br & loft home. 4696 Clovelly Walk. 7 appl, 2.5 baths, dbl garage, water views, near schools & trails. $3500. Aug 1. Century 21 Prudental 604-232-3039 CENTRAL LONSDALE 2 br, fireplace, private entrance, very clean, covered carport, w/d, close to bus, amentities. Suits 2 people. Aug 1st. N/P, N/S. $990.

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LARGE LUXURY studio suite, Dundarave, granite, stainless appls, Like New, n/p, n/s, Aug 1, $1350 incl prkg, 604-209-1416 LRG 2BDRM/2BTH – faces south, excellent location, Ambleside – 19th - Bellevue Ave. (Quiet concrete bldg) – Outdoor pool, Heat & H/W & Covered parking included. Ocean views, close to shops, transit & seawall.

N/pets. Avail Aug 1st - call to view 604-925-0006.

Luxury Over The Seawall!

1 br Penthouse large deck, 1 BR & Bach pool rec. room, pet ok 2190 Bellevue Ave 604-926-6287 LUXURY WATERFRONT Studio overlooking Seawalk. Suit single person $1650. 604-721-7484

LOWER LONSDALE, great cond, 2 br, 1 ba, h/w flr, rec reno, lrg yrd, view, 443 East 1st. $1275. avail August 1, 604-779-7974

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RENTALS 6535

Homestay

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6540

Houses - Rent

1005 HIGHLAND Dr. BP, reno’d, 4 Br, 2100 sf rancher, city/ocean view, pool, Aug 1. 604-448-1688 2 BDRM COZY COTTAGE with bsmt, Gleneagles, West Van, f/p, $2300, Immed. 604-925-1728 2 BR +sunroom, Lynn Valley, charming country cottage, fully reno’d, suit prof. large sunny fenced yard, trails & Lynn Valley Village at doorstep, 1517 Draycott Rd. $2000. 604-904-0397 gallery.me.com/mharriott

2 BR upstairs + 1 br in finished bsmt, all reno’d, 2 baths, no pets, $2000, suits family. 605 E 7th, N. Van. avail Aug 1 or 15. By appt.

604-987-1205 or 604-728-2440 2535 PALMERSTON Ave WV, spac 2706 sf, 4 br, 3 ba, over 12,300 sf lot, spanning view, avail July 22, $3800+util 604-671-5981 3 BR Central Lonsdale, main flr, clean, bright, 4 appls, 2 prkgs, ns np $1325 + utils. 604-813-7312 3 BR+LOFT. Westlynn, lovely garden, ravine setting. Suits prof. couple, 1 yr lease, ns, np, now, $2025, Wayne 604-649-6416

$3500 - 2 BR, 2 bath 6th flr, $8500 - 4 Br luxury home, pool, both hardwood 604-290-5789 3br+den Caulfeild Vlge 2.5bath, quiet, garage, cul-de-sac, $3950+ np, Lighthouse 604-551-1409

6540

Houses - Rent

4BR WEST Van 2 bath, h/wd flrs, part water view, beautiful garden, f/p, skylights, ns, pets/kids ok. $3300 near schools, golf, rec ctre, Aug. 15th. 778-239-6030 5 BR 2 levels, rec room, 4 baths, fp, B. Prop area, W. Van, exec view $3400. now 604-720-2913 5 BR, 2.5 bath, near schools Lynn Valley, avail Aug. ns, np, refs, lease, $2300, 778-452-8326 5 BR + den, 3 full ba, Brit Prop, beautiful view, Nr Elem school, July 15, $4500/mo 604-649-3410

6 BR, 4 bath, fp, gas stove, all appls. 5000 sf, Lynn Valley Dyck Rd hardwood, ns, np, $4200, avail now, 604-710-8394

6 BR, with ste, newer home, $4300, nr Lonsdale, 2 car garage, 2 lvl. Aug. 1st, 604-720-2913 AMBLESIDE, VIEW, 4 bdrm+, 2 baths, semi-furn. n/s, n/p, ref/ lease, $2350. 604-926-0053 BRITISH PROP, exec, 4000sf, panor. view 4 br+den, 2.5 ba, ns np, Aug 1, $3980. 604-922-6789 CANYON HEIGHTS, 3BR, 2.5Bth, view StanleyPark, quiet st; new kitchen, carpet, painting, dishwasher. 2460 sq ft $3200.

NS,NP avail now 604-505-1118

6540

Houses - Rent

Canyon Heights & Handsworth cul-de-sac, exec. 4 br np, $3950, 604-980-9198..778-861-0688 CAULFIELD 4 BR house, 5565 Greenleaf Road, 3 lvl, spacious & Bright, $3400. Aug 1. Call Joy at Advent Real Estate Services 604-812-4788 CAULFIELD 5 BR Executive furn hse, 5604 Westhaven Court, 5000 sqft, 3 f/p’s, games rm, dble car garage, $6500. Aug 1. Call Joy at Advent Real Estate Services 604-812-4788 LYNN VALLEY, clean home, 2 full baths, 3br up, 2br down, 2 f/ps, rec rm, cls to transit, shops.

Alarm, $2350/mo, 604-988-5469 STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN No Qualification - Low Down CHILLIWACK – 9557 Williams St, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, cozy HOUSE on 49x171’ lot, excellent investment property in heart of town, close to shops & schools............... $888/M SOUTH SURREY/WHITE ROCK – 15532 Madrona Dr., 3 bdrm, HOUSE, on Cul-de-Sac in quiet family neighborhood, huge yard, new roof, double garage.. $1,688/M

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VERY LARGE PROPERTY, 180 ft waterfront, h/wd flrs, vaulted ceilings, french doors, estate like setting, modern kit, granite, 6 appl, 2200 sf, solariam, attic/ storage, 5 min to shops, $3,150 all inclusive, n/s, pet neg Refs.

604-980-1503 WATERFRONT DEEPCOVE 3BR 2BA, 5 Appl, Lge Decks, F/P, Moorage. Aug 1. 604-264-7612

CANYON HEIGHTS 4 Br, big deck, updated, 2 fp, Aug 1. $2750 Vistarealty.net 604-925-8824

WEST VAN, 5 br, 2 bath, 2 levels, 2500sf, sundeck, patio, ns, npp, 2700+util, Aug 1, 604-581-8494

4 BR, upper Delbrook, 3300 sf. cul de sac, garage. priv, city/ ocean views, July 15 or Aug 1. $3100. text or call 604-617-7383 4000SF HOUSE w/ suite, 2 car gar, gourmet kitch, comp reno’s as new, hottub. Grand Blvd area, $3600. NOW. Jim 604-970-4335

Housesitting

VETERINARIAN ASST avail for housesitting & professional care of pets. Exp’d, N/S, drug-free, tidy. Refs. Call Esh 778-223-6544

6565

Office/Retail Rent

North Van Business Centre Private offices, business services 1500marine.com 604-986-1500 OFFICE SPACE in an excellent location. Next to Park Royal. W. Van. 450 or 900 sqft. 604-926-7542

6590

Rooms

1 room in house, own entry, bus, paint, working or student n/p, n/s $450 Central loc 778-865-7455

6595

Shared Accommodation

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1 BDRM $475 incl utils, no pet, ns, no parties, North Van, nr Lonsdale & LGH 604-990-4257

6600

Storage

JULY 1ST, LOWER Lonsdale storage space, 600sf, electricity $450, 604-983-9493

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

1 BDRM brand new suite in new house, 5 new appls, nr Edgemont Village, n/p, n/s, inclds heat/light, $1000 avail now. 604-830-7734

1 BDRM bsmt, Deep Cove, own inste w/d, NP NS, Avail Now, $1290incl all utils. 604-809-1754 1 BDRM+DEN above ground bsmt ste, lower Grand Blvd. Own entr., w/d, d/w, n/s, n/p, 900 sf. $1,050 inclusive. 604-988-1189.

4 BR 2.5 bath 2400 sf character Estate, Altamont 3/4 acre, pool, creek, nr West Bay Elementary, $3700+ gardening.

Liz 604-809-6355 4 BR Grand Blvd area, S facing, hardwood, deck, big yard, $2500 + utils, ns np 604-924-4614

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1 BR bright garden lvl suite, own entry, near Edgemont, $740 all incls, ns np Aug 1. 604-754-0337 1 BR bright grnd lvl, Upper Lonsdale, suits 1, w/d, Aug 1 ns np $880+1/3 util 604-838-1936 1 BR bsmt, Ambleside, d/w, suits one, share wd, ns, np, $900 incls cable, AUG, 1 604-219-3274 1 BR, clean as new, $975 incl. utils, share wd. Lower Lonsdale.

Ns, np, avail now. 604-984-2354

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6602

Suites/Partial Houses

6602

2 BR Lower Chartwell, view, garden level, patio, no pets, N/S, W/D, $990 Aug1. 604-926-3254 1 BR bsmt large bright upper L Valley, ns, np full ktch, wd $875 incl heat/hw immed 604.833.0386

2 BR, Lynn Valley, 2 prkg spaces $1100 Aug 1. Call after 5pm 604-760-3274, 604-987-1844

1 BR, garden suite, West Van., suit 1 quiet ns, avail Aug. 1. 1 yr lease, np, $1200 incl prkg, utils & use of wd. 604-921-7107

2 BR, New, bright, Pemberton Heights, 5 appls, radiant heat, own entry & laundry, 1100 sf, ns np $1400. 604-710-2876

1 BR large bsmt suite. Walk to sea bus & amen, NS, d/w, gas f/p, shared w/d, own patio and garden area. Respectful tenants only. $1175 incls utils. 604-837-6653

2BR 1200 Sq. feet bsmt suite separate entrance / w/d / new kitchen / Mount Royal / Handsworth Catchment $1550 + % util avail. now or Aug. 1 Non Smoking 604.787.0446 2BR LRG above grnd suite. D/W, W/D. Close to shops/on bus rte. $1295. N/S. 604-317-2076

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

VIEW HOME Upper Lonsdale, 3-4 BR, 2 bath, h/w flr, no pets ns, neg, Aug 1. Incl alarm, cable, net 604-988-0862, 778-861-1789

W.VAN 2 BR, garden lev ste, lrg patio, shared w/d, d/w. Available Aug 1. $1250 + 1/2 utils. Walk to Dunderave Beach. N/S & cat ok.

Call 604 926-9336

6605

Townhouses Rent

2 BR Vista Place, exec, f/p, w/d, hardwood, stainless, deck $2500 Vistarealty.net 604-925-8824

1 BR, upper Lonsdale garden suite, fp, wd, np, suit ONE mature ns adult, $850 incld heat, hw & cable, fully reno’d, 604-980-0494

2BR LRG Reno’d bsmnt, nr Lonsdale Quay, 5app. f/p, Carport, np/ns, $1100+ util 980-7981

3 BR, 2.5 bath, New Kitchen 5 appl, gas f/p, garage, storage, np/ ns, $2400 Avail Aug 1; 604-926-0462 or 604-720-2515

2 BDRM bsmt, central Lonsdale, w/d, n/s, n/p, $1250 incl utils, HD, internet, July 1. 604-984-2922

3 BR, 2 Bath, 1000sf, brand new, nr school, 5appl, gas f/p, 1 prkg. $1750+1/3util. ref req, avail now.

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3 BR fp $1875. reno’d, 1.5 baths, 5 appls, storage, patio, ns, np, July 1, Rufus Dr, 604-980-6250

2 BDRM garden level ste, quiet St Poeter Corner Lynn Valley nr park Sept 1, $1000, 604-983-3748 2 BDRM large, newer, very bright bsmt. 7 appl., large storage, alarm, WI-FI, 2 parking, Caulfeild Village, 7 min. to Park Royal, n/s, n/p. $1400 + utils. 604-789-2375 2 BEDROOM+PATIO Garden Suite in lower Dundarave - near buses, shopping and rec centre.

Quiet residence, 2 people max– n/s. In-suite w/d. Available August 1. 604.926.6901 2 BR, bright garden level, gas fp, wd, dw, fenced yard, Edgemont Village, ns, incl cable, net, Aug 1 or now, $1400+util 604-980-7810 2 BR bsmt Lynn Valley avail immed. Clean, w/d incl. $900+1/3 utilities. n/s n/p. Call 604.983.6675.

2 BR, central Lonsdale, fp, ns, no pets, $1300 incl utils, avail Aug. 1, 604-986-3065 2 BR, Deep Cove, 4 yr old, 1000sf, Nr Village, bus, parks, schools, new appl, ns, np, $1650 incl utils Aug 1. 604-987-1960 2 BR garden apt, Central Lonsdale, radiant heat & f/p, 6 appls, n/s cat ok. Suit quiet couple max 2 persons. $1200+40% util.

Aug 1. 778-340-0150 2 BR large grnd flr, 2 full bath, nr Larson school, bus, shops & rec centre, Garage, ns np. Aug 1 $1400+50% utils 604-904-0964

3 BR upper lvl, 2 bath (1 ensuite), nr Larson school, bus, shops & rec centre. Garage, ns np Aug 1 $1700+60% utils 604-904-0964

4 BR. up, 2 bath, fp, gas stove, all appls. 2800sf, $2900; 2br down, 1100sf, $1500 Lynn Valley, both own wd, hardwood, ns, np, whole house $4200, now, 604-710-8394 AMBLESIDE $1450, nice 2 br garden ste, big sunny priv patio.

Quiet. Beautiful kitchen new appl. w/d, ns np Jul/Aug 604-926-1430 DEEP COVE, 1 br, bright, quiet, nr beach, patio, garden entr, ns, cat ok, $1000 incl, 604-929-7056

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Aries March 21 - April 19: The accent continues on hibernation, home, rest, security, kids, nature, gardening, domestic repairs and on ending stale or unworkable projects, relationships or situations.

This week is a cakewalk compared to the last seven days. Almost everything flows smoothly, and the only possible contention arises Friday as you navigate an important relationship. One good thing about this day: you see clearly what you’re up against. Otherwise, Sunday’s great for domestic matters. A love affair is in the air Sunday-Tuesday. A career or work matter succeeds splendidly Tuesday-Thursday.

Cancer June 21-July 22: Your energy and charisma ride a beautiful wave. Take advantage, start important projects, see and impress people, ask favours, make your bid – climb to the top of the heap! Your recent mild money luck has ebbed but there will be lots of talk, activity around money.

You’ve been in communication mode in your career; now to early August, a graciousness and affection joins in. It’s a perfect time to chat up a boss, confer with colleagues, etc. A favourite sibling might call.

This entire week is easy, smooth, productive – except Friday (be diplomatic). Home, nature best Saturday.

Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: This easy, productive week features career, ambition, prestige, dealings with higher-ups or authority figures (especially Sunday).

Remember, this zone needs selflessness, caution and good morals through next March. If you think, “I’ll get away with this” – don’t do it, for your own sake! That said, proceed. If you’re stymied, “default” to security, family property concerns. (A mild “destiny luck” aids you in these, early week.) Your hopes and popularity rise Monday/Tuesday – get out, accept happiness! Rest, contemplate, plan mid-week. Your energy surges Friday/Saturday – diplomacy!

Taurus April 20-May 20: This is an easy, friendly, travel-prone week, Taurus. A great time to meet, talk, tackle paperwork, upgrade or buy a computer or telephony system. Sunday might begin a new project in these areas. Be restful, domestic Monday/ Tuesday, repair the stairs, cook, garden, take charge of future security for yourself and/or the kids. Oddly, on your friendly day (Sunday) secrets, solitude and domesticity are favoured; yet on your “relax at home” days (Monday/Tuesday) a new love might begin. Expect complex but fruitful “combinations.”

Romance, pleasure, “happy risks” arrive Wednesday/ Thursday.

Leo July 23-Aug. 22: Rest, lie low and study your progress, Leo – especially Sunday. Solitude is a blessing all week, it allows you the time to accomplish some important background tasks. Friday is the only “caution day” this week (be careful with your speech to others, and avoid legal, romantic, relationship and similar forays until early afternoon). So use this time to engage the government, institutions, head offices, to reconnect with your spiritual side, to research, and to plan future action. Educational, legal, cultural, money and work matters are favoured Monday to Thursday. Travel, read Saturday.

Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: A sweet, mellow week!

You understand what puzzled you before. You feel compassionate, you sense why society works, and what life is. Gentle, passionate love is possible (only possible: big passion begins 2011 onward). Culture, social rites, education, publishing, international travel/ contacts, intellectual pursuits are favoured, especially Sunday. Chase career, prestige Monday/Tuesday. You feel upbeat, optimistic, popular and a bit flirtatious Wednesday/Thursday! Retreat, rest, contemplate and plan Friday/Saturday: an ambitious month starts soon. Caution, Friday to early p.m.

Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: Popularity, light romance, optimism, bright new horizons and urges about the future – these bless your days now. Sunday is significant – a new social (or organizational) contact, idea, or project might start. Your energy ebbs a bit Monday/Tuesday, so rest, enjoy a quiet breather.

Contemplate and plan. Your energy and charisma surge upward Wednesday/Thursday – throw off your usual shyness, respond to someone’s “opening gesture,” seek friends, romance, love, intimacy, new financial horizons. You’re noticed! Take care with money, don’t risk it, Friday daytime. This eve and Saturday, chase it.

Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: Life’s mysteries and depths (sex, finance, mutual resources, loyalty/ betrayal, dreams, subconscious, critical health, commitments and consequences) – these remain front and centre, but not in any dire way. In fact, this is a week of success, smooth progress and gratifying results! So charge forward, invest, re-arrange debt, seek intimacy, grab funding, research, listen to your hunches. (Notice the phrase “mutual resources” – it means that whatever you do involves another in some way. E.g., an inheritance is “their money” until you get it.) Exercise caution Friday to mid-afternoon.

You end happy!

Gemini May 21-June 20: The accent lies on money, earnings, buying, selling, memory, rote learning.

Memorizing something, perhaps a big, complex thing, could aid you in future. This week flows smoothly.

Sunday might trigger a new money project or idea.

Travel, talk, errands fill a busy, happy Monday/ Tuesday. Something involving real estate, home, kids, finances, debt, security, investment or sex/pregnancy follows a “lucky road” – travel it. These matters are also blessed Wednesday/Thursday, but more on the home, “staying put” side. Romance, pleasure call Friday onward – wait until Friday eve, Saturday.

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3 level, 2 BR, 2.5 baths, 2 prkg, roof deck, lease, $2200.

6620

Warehouse/ Commercial

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July 11 - 17 Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Relationships remain important. A new one might begin Sunday. This is a great,harmonious week,perfect for mending fences and deepening happy links.A sweet nectar of understanding helps you see others’ positions. Monday/Tuesday bring depths, intimacy, financial commitments, investments, secrets. Bonds deepen (or break – unlikely). Gentle love flows Wednesday/Thursday. Success indicated in cultural, intellectual, international, legal zones. Be ambitious Friday/Saturday, but take some care Friday to about 2 p.m., when opposition or surprises could occur. All week, seal a deal!

Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: Chores, chores, chores – get ’em done during this easy, productive week. It’s a splendid time to check your health, start exercise or health regimens, look for a new doctor, repair anything from stairs to computers, handle employment/ employee matters, hire service personnel, and/or buy tools and equipment, from a blender to a backhoe. Be a little wary in romance, career and health the first 14 hours of Friday. Otherwise, charge forth! Relationships are an opportunity Monday/Tuesday. Secrets, research, large money Wednesday/Thursday. Romantic notions, pleasure Friday/Saturday.

Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: Chase romance, creative accomplishment, pleasure, beauty, sports and speculation. Your luck runs high during this smooth, easy week. Woo someone, especially Sunday and Wednesday/Thursday. Responses will be affectionate, gentle (even if you’re rejected). Wednesday/Thursday also feature opportunities, new horizons, the possibility of relocation, negotiation, agreements.Take care Friday to 2 p.m. – a financial, and/or an intimate opportunity appears, but it does not “fit” your future. After this, through Saturday, move a relationship deeper, research, or clinch a financial action. timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014

Sunday, July 11, 2010 – North Shore News – A45

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Sports & Imports

9160

Sports & Imports

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2004 Mercedes Benz E320 Station Wagon 4Matic All Wheel Drive local, navigation system, auto/Tiptronic, sunroof, heated seats, pwr tailgate, only 61K, exceptional. $24,850

2010 Jeep Compass 4x4 Sport

2000 Porsche Boxster “S” Convertible 6 spd manual, local, only 80k, well serviced & spotlessly kept. $21,850

2009 Dodge Journey SXT

2003 Mercedes Benz E320 (newer shape) 4dr Sedan auto,/Tiptronic, sunroof, local, only 65k, spotless. $19,850

Only 350kms,extented warranty,pwr group,alloys,auto,light almond,10111A Pre-Loved Special $22,988 7pass,V6,only 33,000kms,silver,one owner,local,dual exhaust,19”wheels, BCAA inspected,P5437 Pre-Loved Special $22,900

2000 Mercedes Benz S430 Luxury Sedan “newer shape”, auto/Tiptronic, only 56k from new, local, navigation, Parktronic, pwr rear blind, exceptional example. $18,850

2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Hardtop Limited

Only 39,744kms,silver,3.5L V6, navigation,Uconnect,pwr hardtop,loaded, BCAA inspected,P5449.

Pre-Loved Special $29,988

2006 Nissan XTrail 4x4 SUV auto, local, sunroof, leather, only 79K, immaculate. $17,850

2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4x4 Sport

2004 Mercedes Benz C240 4Matic 4dr Sedan All Wheel Drive local, alloy wheels, only 33K, spotless. $17,850

Black,Hemi,20”wheels,pwr rear slider, only 48,000kms,P5443 Pre-Loved Special $27,988

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2003 Mercedes Benz ML 350 SUV auto, local, sunroof, heated leather seats, ony 92k, spotlessly kept. $15,850

4x4,6spd,black,soft top,local,one owner, warranty,BCAAinspected,P5425 Pre-Loved Special $16,988

2008 Jeep Patriot 4x4

2002 Mercedes Benz CLK 320 Coupe auto, local, sunroof, only 76k, exceptional $15,850

Alloys,25,000kms,power group,jeep green, warranty,automatic,P5378A Pre-Loved Special $18,988

2004 Toyota Rav 4 auto, local, a/c, pwr group, only 60K, spotless $15,850

2006 Jeep Commander

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1997 Mercedes Benz S500 Coupe auto/Tiptronic, local, CD, only 47k from new, exceptionally well kept. $14,850

2005 Chev Corvette Convertible

V8,silver,navigation,auto,very nice car, BCAA inspected,10151A Pre-Loved Special $37,988

2007 TOYOTA RAV4 LTD Leather, black, auto, air, sunroof, only 48,000kms, U5418 SALE PRICE $25,995 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA TRD pkg, auto, well maintained, U5344. Was $27,995 NOW $25,995 2006 TOYOTA SEQUOIA SR-5 Leather, moonroof, U5336.

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2008 MERCEDES BENZ B200 TURBO Panoramic roof, satellite radio, loaded, C1060 $23,999

2007 LEXUS IS250 Pearl white, auto, a/c, low kms, U4565. $28,995

2007 MERCEDES BENZ AMG $66,990

2007 RANGE ROVER SPORT SUPERCHARGED Air suspension, leather, navigation, 20” wheels, new tires, rear DVD, C1014 $57,999

2007 VOLVO S60 2.5T Auto, leather, sunroof, U4530 SUMMER SALE $25,995

2007 AUDI Q7 Fully loaded, gold on tan, beautiful condition $39,990 2007 MERCEDES BENZ ML 63 AMG Silver on black, only 19,000kms, mint, local, 500hp, AWD $68,990

2001 Volvo V40 1.9t Station Wagon auto, local, alloy wheels, only 116k, extremely well kept. $9,850

2003 BUICK REGAL Immaculate, auto, air, cruise, pwr windows, gold, U101036A $6,995

2002 VOLVO S60 Beautiful car, full service history & ICBC report. $12,990

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2007 VW GTI 2.0 TURBO 6 spd, leather, magniflow exhaust, 18” wheels, Xenon lights, C1030 $23,499 2007 LEXUS ES350 Leather, sunroof, pwr group, 18” wheels, new tires, C1024 $26,999 2006 LAND ROVER LR3 HSE Leather, navigation, pwr group, Xenon lights, air suspension, C1064 $33,999

2004 FORD F350 S/C DIESEL XLT Canopy, box liner, custom audio, security alarm, C0986A $21,999 1765 Marine Drive, North Vancouver

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2007 HYUNDAI TIBURON GT Manual, only 30,000kms.

NOW $14,900 2007 LEXUS IS250 Leather, a/c, push button start, low kms. $31,900

2007 VOLVO XC90 V8 AWD, 7 pass, rear entertainment, U4449. Was $45,999 NOW $41,999

NO PAYMENTS FOR 90 DAYS O.A.C. 2006 VOLVO XC90 7 pass, DVD & nav, U4505 SUMMER SPECIAL $28,999 2006 CHEV COBALT SS 5spd, a/c, low kms, U4484 PRICED TO GO $11,999

2006 VW TOUAREG V6 Leather, sunroof, 4x4, pwr group, black on black, C1028 $31,999 2005 BMW 645CI Rare, fully loaded, navigation, premium pkg, adaptive steering, C1072 $54,999

2007 HONDA CRV LX Auto, 4WD, low kms $23,900

2007 VOLVO C70 Get ready for summer, U4534 GREAT PRICE $35,999

2007 HYUNDAI AZERA LTD Leather, low kms ONLY $21,530 2007 HYUNDAI TUCSON GL Manual, a/c, only 65,000kms, 2.0L, fwd. Was $14,930.

NOW $11,890 2006 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS V6, leather, sunroof, a/c, low kms $12,900

2006 BMW 650I Fully equipped, top of the line, U4454. Was $41,999 NOW $39,999

2006 PONTIAC G6 GT Auto, a/c, low kms.

ONLY $12,900

2006 HUMMER H3 Low kms, a/c, sunroof, U4547 REDUCED TO SELL $25,999

2005 NISSAN ALTIMA SL Leather, a/c, sunroof, only 64,000kms $11,900

2005 VOLVO V50 T5 Auto, sunroof, alloys, U4515 NOW $19,999

2004 NISSAN MAXIMA Leather, sunroof, only 69,000kms $15,900

Northshore Auto Mall 809 Automall Drive, North Vancouver

877.465.7033 or 604.986-9889

Search our selection of over 1000 other Pre-Owned Vehicles

THE SCRAPPER

9130

2006 AUDI A4 CONVERTIBLE S-Line, leather, Xenon lights, pwr group, auto, C1072 $24,999

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2008 MAZDA MX5 GT Hard top convertible, loaded, manual $31,980

2008 LEXUS LS 600HL Smokey granite on black leather, 19” wheels, navigation, back up camera, bluetooth, beautiful.

SAVE HUGE $73,990

2009 TOYOTA COROLLA CE 5 spd, priced right! U4497.

Was $14,999 NOW $12,999

2004 BMW 645CI CONVERTIBLE Only 80,000kms, gold on tan, very clean, beautiful $34,990

843 West 1st St. N. Van

destinationchrysler.ca

2008 MERCEDES BENZ C350 AMG pkg, fully loaded, leather, navigation, Xenon lights, C9072C $39,999

2008 LEXUS ISF Black on black, fully loaded, only 28,000kms, local, clean $59,990

2005 PORSCHE BOXSTER Manual, black with black leather, one owner, only 42,700kms, U10857R. Was $36,995 NOW $34,995

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2009 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GL Auto, a/c, pwr group, only 41,000kms ONLY $14,808

2006 Toyota Matrix TRD Sport 5 spd manual, local, alloy wheels, a/c, pwr locks, only 56k, spotless. $10,850

Serving the North Shore for over 30 years!

Chrysler • Dodge • Jeep

2009 VOLVO XC70 Auto, AWD, sunroof, U4544.

Was $38,999 NOW $37,999

2004 LEXUS SC430 CONVERTIBLE Only 62,000kms, silver on black, one owner, local, beautiful $34,990

2004 Subaru Impreza 2.5 TS 4Dr Hatchback AWD auto, local, CD, a/c, pwr windows & locks, only 77k, spotless. $11,850

2003 Mercedes Benz SL500 Convertible

2007 TOYOTA TUNDRA CREW MAX LTD Black, leather, 5 pass, 8500lb towing capacity, only 31,507kms, U5423 NOW $43,995

2008 TOYOTA RAV 4 LIMITED Leather, sunroof, 7 pass, V6, AWD, C1022 $27,999

2008 LEXUS GX 470 Fully loaded, white on grey $53,990

2006 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID Black, leather, fully loaded, one owner, local, 102,000kms, U5364.

Was 26,995 NOW $24,995

2005Volkswagen New Beetle GLS

All wheel drive,V6,silver,new tires,loaded, leather,only 72,000kms,10056A Pre-Loved Special $16,988

2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER Auto, alarm, blue, like new, U5361.

Was $25,995 $23,995

2009 MAZDA MIATA MX5 GT Convertible, auto, only 7,000kms $33,980

2007 LEXUS IS250 AWD, blue on tan, only 43,000kms, Lexus Certified $32,990

V8,only 42,000kms,black,nice well kept car.

Pre-Loved Special $34,988

2004 Chrysler Pacifica

2009 TOYOTA RAV4 White, auto, very clean, U5357.

Was $25,995 $23,995

2001 VOLVO S60 T5A Alloys, sunroof, leather, auto, U4511A NOW $11,999

2009 LEXUS RX350 Gray on black leather, one owner, local, only 19,500kms $43,990

2006 HONDA ODYSSEY EX-L Blue, leather, auto, one owner, 87,000kms, U11037A ONLY $22,995

1999 Lexus RX300 SUV auto, local, only 130K, exceptionally well kept. $11,850

5spd,yellow,alloys,power group,sunroof, 57,000kms,st#10062A Pre-Loved Special $12,988

2009 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID Air, cruise, pwr windows & locks, keyless entry, blue, U10472A SALE PRICE $22,995

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2000 SUBARU Legacy Wagon, $5500, 163kms 2.5L AWD Auto, Good Cond., 778-233-9769 2005 VW Jetta TDI, 5 spd, silver, 1 owner, 63K, loaded, all records, heated seats, no accidents, tires winter, sr $17,500, 604-921-9788

9173

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The

autogroup

Vans

2004 TOYOTA Sienna CE, 8 passenger package, 95 K, exc cond, $16,000. 604-838-6353

9515

Boats

1990, 21FT Bayliner Capri Cuddy 150 Blk Max OB on trailer, all acc. $7000.00 OBO (604) 898-9795 DREAMING OF a free livable sail or motorboat to manifest, I’m a good home for a boat that is not needed anymore & very grateful.

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HOME SERVICES 8030

Carpentry

A RELIABLE carpenter. Doors, windows, finishing carp, decks, baths, cabinets, bsmt, flrs, repairs 25 yrs exp. Marc 604-789-7289 CUSTOM MILLWORK, built-in cabinets & bookcases. Andrew cell 778-229-1952, 604-984-4595 FRIENDLY, Professional, Crown mouldings, baseboard, casings rough framing. 778-233-0559 R.C.K. CONSTRUCTION Alterations, Renos & Decks.

Licensed, insured 604-970-8110

8040

Carpet/Flooring Installation

ALL FLOOR COVERINGS Repair & Replace. Material Sales Dwight, 604-980-6048 I’ll show you the inexpensive route www.fccarpets.shawwebspace.ca

8055

8073

Drainage

ALLGONE DRAINAGE Fast response, drain tile video inspection, cleaning, install & repair. 24 hr emergency service 604-990-GONE (4663) Crown Roofing & Drainage Residental Div. Drainage installation & repair. 604-327-3086

DRAIN TILES & WATER LINES Without Digging a Trench 604-985-4000

8075

Drywall

A PLUS TAPING & DRYWALL High quality, reasonable rates.

Free estimates. 604-715-0400

COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTIAL & OFFICES Move In, Move Out Regular or one timea cleaning Available 7 days week Free Est.• Free Est. Competitive Rates

604-618-7091 604-720-5362

$18/HR. Quality House cleaning.

604-983-3477 www.qualityhc.com GEMINI CLEANING for 1 time & regular cleaning service. Insured.

Free est. Refs. 604-988-4634 QUALITY CLEANING. Exc refs.

Res/com. Move in/out. Carpets + pressure wash’g. 778-895-3522

8060

Concrete

ALL CEMENT REPAIR JOBS

Stairs, Walls, Patios, Sidewalks, Drainage.

100% satisfaction. Exc Ref’s

604-379-2640

CONCRETE FORMING, concrete work & retaining walls.

Small/big job John 778-919-8796 EXP’D CEMENT Finisher. I can form, place & finish any concrete job. Peter 604-988-8856 anytime Flow-rite Concrete for all your concrete needs. Specializing in stamped/exposed. 604-418-6445

8065

Contracting

BUILDING ENVELOPE - Home Inspection - Moisture Assessment - Scheduled Home Maintenance - Quality Repair Serviceservices 6 0 4 2 9 4 6 7 0 0 www.pomeroyconstruction.com

MOVING?

ACE DRYWALL. Avail immed.

Board, tape, spraytex, repairs. 16 yr exp. No job too small. Mike 604-808-2432, 604-985-4321 AFFORDABLE, Reliable, Quality Guaranteed. Boarding, Taping, Spraytex.

Dave 604-984-7476 *Drywall * Taping * Texture * Stucco*Painting * Steel stud framing Quality Home 604-725-8925

VINYL FENCE & RAILINGS ★NEVER ROTS★ Lifetime Warranty 604-618-3145 www.westechbp.com Tidy operator, exc.craftsmanship.

Fences, decks, arbors, stairs..... www.friendlycarpenter.com

HITECH ALUMINUM Railing & Fencing. 5 colors 4 designs.

604-983-3210

NORTH SHORE FENCES

8080

Electrical

#1167 LIC Bonded. Expert trouble shooter, sm job specialist, reno’s, panel changes. 617-1774.

A & P ELECTRIC #89724 Low prices. Small jobs okay.

Satisfaction guar. 604-765-3329 ALL YOUR electrical & reno needs. Lic’d electrician #37940.

Bonded & insured 604-842-5276 DNE ELECTRIC All Electrical Needs Lic #89267, Panel Upgrading. Reasonable & Free Estimate. 604-999-2332 LONSDALE ELECTRIC lic#1756 Panel changes & renos 604-988-7232, 604-842-0687 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 service call. Insured. Lic # 89402. Fast same day service guaranteed. We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

8087

Excavating

# 1 BACKHOE, EXCAVATOR & BOBCAT

one mini, drainage, landscaping, stump / rock / cement / oil tank removal.

Water / sewer line, 24 hours Call 341-4446 or 254-6865

EXCAVATOR DUMP TRUCK

• Demolition • Drainage • Large Rock & Concrete Removal • Oil Tank Removal • Small Jobs • Specialty

604.649.1213 CEL 604.984.2313 Res/comm, Excavating, Bobcat, Trucking, Water Lines, Sewer Lines, Drainage, Landscaping.

Hrly/Contract. Free Estimates.

ALLGONE EXCAVATING Free est, great rates & service 604-990-GONE (4663) www.allgonedisposal.ca Aussie Excavations. Backhoe & mini excav. hire fast reliable same day quote Tim 778-322-3002 BASE EXCAVATING LTD. Small & mini excavator. Concrete braking. Drainage, Water lines, etc. 15 yrs N.Shore. Tyler 929-7799 The Earth Moves - Mini Excavating, bobcat service & landscape contruction. 604-753-8533

8130

Handyperson

HANDYMAN - framing, decks, tiles, hardwood, roof repair. Total additions & basements. Ken 778-773-6251 or 604-455-0740 JD PRO RENOVATIONS Property maintenance & repairs.

Drywall taping, finishing carpentry & decks. Dan 604-802-0569 SUNRISE PAINTING Drywall repair, textured ceiling & mouldings. Cell 604-657-6465 TIMPRO CONSTRUCTION. All home repairs, big & small. 20 yrs exp. Certified, refs. 604-715-1562

8135

Hauling

Quality work by professionals Repairs and construction Call 604-230-3559

DALTON TRUCKING LTD.

THE FENCE MAN Call for all of your fencing needs. www.thefenceman.ca Free estimates! 604-771-6063

Dirt Fill, Concrete, Asphalt Brush, Demo, Const. Waste

8100

Fireplaces

REFRESH YOUR FIREPLACE

with a new custom built solid wood mantle complete with a new natural stone, granite or ceramic tile surround.

Cell 778-229-1952 604-984-4595 www.aclmantles.com

8125

Gutters

BINS & DISPOSAL

SINGLE AXLE DELIVERIES Top Soil, Sand, Gravel, Dumpsites and more.

604-986-6944

CHEAP LOADS Fast Reliable Service 604-922-5101 DD HAUL & DELIVERY Service delivered with pride. Loads from $30 each. David 604-512-7471

8150

Kitchens/Baths

Counter Tops, Custom Cabinets & Refacing • In business 50 years

604-879-9191 Superior Cove Tops & Cabinets

VINCE’S MAGIC Drywalling & textured ceiling repairs. Bonded 604-307-2295 / 778-340-5208

Call Ron: 604-377-1345

Call 604-630-3300 to place your ad

Fencing/Gates

FRIENDLY FENCE 778-386-3201.

Cleaning

Szabina's Cleaning Service

8090

#3 - 8652 Joffre Ave, Burnaby

Installed • Cleaned • Repaired

604-876-4604 NORTH SHORE GUTTERS ★ Sales & installation of 5’’ continuous gutter ★ Minor repairs ★ Cleaning

BATHROOMS & much more. 40 yrs on the North Shore. Working within your budget. 778-387-3626 BATHROOMS PLUS. Kitchen & Bath renos. Visit our Showroom at: #103-828 Harbourside Dr, North Van 604-983-8766

8155

Landscaping

604-988-5294

established 1963

8130

Handyperson

Inside or out & around the house.

Kitchen, bathrooms, tiles, painting & drywall and more.

– No job too small –

Call Ibrahim

604-619-6968 Complete Home Maint./Repairs Certified Trained Pros.

For that small job.

Rates you can afford.

RJR Small Projects Division Part of RJR group

604-202-6118

THE MOLDING KING

★ High quality Factory painted polyurethane finish. ★ Installed Base $3.00 or Crown $4.00 per feet. no hst . call Mark 604-603-7133 A-1 JOB by Arms and Minds Renos Carpentry cabinet, drs, lam-

inate, tiles, drywall, paint 761-7745

ABBA RENOVATION carpentry, plumbing, wiring, painting, tiling. Work guar, Refs. (604)805-8463/ 986-4026 AGRIOS HOME IMPROVEMENT Renovations, carpentry, painting & home repairs. Ikea kitchen installs. Michael 604.619.1126

ALL HOME REPAIRS semiretired master carpenter. Kitchen, stairs, sundecks, etc. All work guar. Karl 604-985-5144 PROFESSIONAL HANDYMEN Tools, Truck & Brains Included Quality Renovations and Repairs North Shore since 1999. 3 yr guar www.homeprohandyman.com 604-986-3353

“The Grass is Greener”

• New Lawn Installs • Replace Old Lawn • Lawn Drainage • Landscaping • Paving ~ Any size job ~

Nick 929-7732

www.EnglishLawns.com

8155

Landscaping

MANDALAY LANDSCAPING Lawn & Garden Maintenance

Patios – Walkways Retaining Walls – Gates Power Rake – Aeration 604-786-5743

www.mandalaylandscaping.com ANY YARDWORK, Landscape & Cement Jobs

Exc. Ref’s 604-379-2640 CONSTRUCTIVE landscaping.com decking, stone masonry, paving stones, bricks & blocks 604-250-7824... 980-8224 HEDGE NEED A TRIM? quality work at a low cost, always assured. Troy. 604-729-6975 MANDALAY LANDSCAPING CUT-REPAIR-REPLACE 604-786-5743 www.mandalaylandscaping.com ONE CALL Landscapes it all www.sterlinglandscaping.ca Free estimates! 604-985-2545 PARK SOLUTIONS INC. Mini excavating, restricted access specialists, retaining walls, green walls, carpentry. 778-340-7602 PAVING STONES www.iterways.ca ★604-657-3614★

8160

Lawn & Garden

Custom Landscape Installs Paving Stones & Walls Drainage & Grading Irrigation & Lighting New Lawn Installs Outdoor Kitchens

604-839-1225

T&L

INC. Landscaping, Excavation & Demos turf, ponds, irrigation, retaining walls, paver patios, pool excavation/fill, stump grinding, walkways, jack hammering, concrete cutting, delivery/hauls, drainage/sewer/water, complete yard redevelopments and strata contracts

778-885-5009

ENGLISH LAWNS Award Of Excellence NEED A GREAT NEW LAWN?

Total Landscaping Call 604-929-7732 www.englishlawns.com

Lawn & Garden

Lawn Maintenance, General Clean-Up, Power Raking, Moss Control, Aerating.

Trim, Top, Prune.

All types of lawn & garden applications.

Free Est.

Call Sukh:

604-726-9152 604-984-1988 Call Jungle George

Local North Shore TOTAL YARD MAINT ★ LAWN & GARDEN ★ ■ HEDGES & TREES ■ PRUNING ■ Dumping & Yrd Clean

George’s cell 604-317-3552

A.All Area Gardening Service

• Chainsawing/Brushcutting •Lawn/Hedge Cutting • Cleanup/Garbage Hauling

1, 3, 5, 7 or 10 Ton $ From

45

We accept Visa, Mastercard & Interac

Serafina Garden Services

FREE ESTIMATES

★Maintenance & Design ★Annuals ★Organic Food Gardens ★Reasonable rates ★No GST 604-984-4433 contact Cari A. A. Allwest Garden Service Lawn maint, general cleanup, power raking, moss control, etc.

CALL SUKH free est.

604-716-8479 or 604-984-1988 ADVANTAGE LANDSCAPING Lawn, garden install+maint. moss control, power rake, aerate, remove rubbish John 604-988-9636

Licenced & Insured Local & Long Distance Seniors Discount

604-537-4140 www.affordablemoversbc.com

ABBA MOVERS bsmt clean 1-4 ton Lic, ins’d from $35/hr, 2 men $45 day honest 26 yrs est 506-7576.

EAGLE EYE Soar with the best It’s your move 778-883-2538

POPEYE’S MOVING

★CNN ★Weeding ★Trimming ★Mulch★maintenance★top soil★ Free est. Nick 778-840-6573

www.popeyesmovingbc.com

GREAT CANADIAN LAWNS New lawns & repairs, lawn mtce, landscaping, lighting, patios 778-888-LAWN (5296)

TwoGuysWithATruck.ca Moving, Storage, Free EST 604-628-7136. Visa, OK

GREAT LOOKING Landscapes Full service landscape & garden maint. Call Dave: 604-764-7220 GREEN PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Hedge trimming, tree pruning, yard maint, powerwashing. Mike 983-3586 JAPANESE GARDENER Landscape & maintenance, clean-ups, trimming.

Reas, free est, 25 yrs exp 604-986-8126 J.B. GRASS Cutting. Weeding, Trimming, Pruning, hedging, cleanup. Terry 604-723-3582

Scott 604-377-2503

8193

Oil Tank Removal

Have an old oil tank you need gone?

Call All Gone for a free estimate!

(604)-990-GONE (4663) www.allgonedisposal.ca

STORMWORKS M. GILL Gardening -Maint Clean Up & Pruning, Com/ Res Free Est. 604-765-4922 PACIFIC LANDSCAPING lawn installations, retaining walls, pavers drainage etc 839-1225 S & W GARDENING SERVICE Comm/res maint, clean-up.

Japanese Gardener 604.986.0059

8175

Masonry

Scottish Stonemason Reliable & Fair with Experience & Exceptional Skill.

Any masonry projects, stone, brick, block pavers – large or small (repairs also).

604-913-6804

STONE WORK

Retaining walls, facing, cultured stone.

604-603-2576

tymerstonework.com

604-926-1526 604-726-9153

T-A STONEWALL. Rockwalls, paving stones, Allan block walls, etc. 987-8155 / 250-4117

8180

Home Services

Lawn & home maintenance Power wash, window clean Reliable, insured & WCB

North Shore Lawn Cuts. Power washing exp. Reas. rates. Dirt & mulch Del. Dave: 778-846-7974

Jim 778 232 4063

Need a Plumber?

Garden Services

Certified Horticulturists Design • Planting • Maintenance Yard Clean-ups. Call Scott. www.KatsuraLandscaping.ca

604-518-5661

North Shore Lawn Cuts. ★Power washing ★Garbage removal ★Reas. rates. ★Dirt & mulch Deliveries Call Dave: 778-846-7974

1 to 3 Men

Call Peter(778) 689-8043

ALLCASTLE MASONRY LTD Natural & cultured stonework.

20 yrs exp. 604-551-2212

BEST GRASS CUTS & MORE

Moving & Storage

AFFORDABLE MOVING

Lawn Treatment • Maint. • Power Raking Pruning • Trimming • General Clean-Up Topping Trees • Free Estimates

Binder:

8185

PHS YARD SERVICES $25/Hr

A.A. BEST PRO

GARDEN SERVICES LTD.

Res: 604-987-3959

PACIFIC LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION LTD.

8160

Find one in the Home Services section

Oil Tank Removal Recommended Insured Reasonable Rates 604-724-3670

Advantage Waste Spec. Inc. u/g storage tank locates & removal. Free est. Neil 604-825-8824

8195

Painting/ Wallpaper

Pro-Touch Painting Interior & Exterior Commercial/ Residential Painting SUMMER IS SHORT...

BOOK NOW!

Work guaranteed WCB / insured / references Call for free estimate

Luis 604-612-1222

AAA PRECISION PAINTING Int/Ext

Excellent $$$$

Written Guarantee Free Est * Insured * WCB

778-881-6096 BGG PAINTING SERVICES

20 yrs interior & exterior North Shore exp.

Great quality for great price!

References Available 604-722-6133 NIELSEN & NIELSEN PAINTING North Shore based Residential int / ext.

Courteous, reliable & affordable.

Call Nik for free estimate.

604-992-8989

POINT GREY PAINTING LTD Int/Ext - Quality Guaranteed - WCB Free Est * Insured We pay the HST !!!

604-725-0908

HOME SERVICES 8195

Painting/ Wallpaper

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

SUNRISE PAINTING & DECORATING since 1975

Summer Exterior Painting Special

■

Cell 604-657-6465 or 604-987-6560 A CLEAN PAINT JOB. Quality 1 room from $137. Int-ext, WCB 22 yrs exp. Cell: 604-727-2700

604.980.8384

8220

Plumbing

A CUT ABOVE PAINTING Int specialist, Ins, Exp, PwrWash 604.921.7845 Cell 604.379.5991

HIGHMARKPLUMBING.COM Heating, Gas fitting, Drainage.

Excavation. 604-945-6060

A LADY PAINTER, professional & color consult, 20 yrs on North Shore. exc refs. 604-961-3451

LARTER PLUMBING Heating & Gas. The working mans company Free est. Rich 604-984-7814

AFFORDABLE QUALITY PAINTING. Tidy, honest. 19 yrs North Shore. John 604-980-5454

LOCAL PLUMBER - Licensed, insured,GASFITTING, renos, Repairs. VISA 604-929-6956

BESTWAY PAINTING, Int/Ext, Crown Mouldings, $150 off any Job over $1000. 778-881-6737

PHD PLUMBING & HEATING Drainage, renos, bsmt specials.

Flexible hours. Call 604-897-0503

BRUSH N’ ROLL PAINTING Interior/Exterior WCB & Insured Free est. Call Richard 778-883-0593

PLUMBING BY BILL Installation, repairs Honest & reliable 604-980-0993

Excellent Pro Painting Service 20 yrs exp, refs, warranty. Reas, res/comm Richard 604-618-0205

SAVE ON PLUMBING! Licenced Plumber/Gas fitter, $65/HR. Same

MASTER MATCH PAINTING Int & Ext. . GOOD PRICES, 18 yrs exp.Thomas 604-724-8648

VEMA PLUMBING & Heating gas fitting, hot water tanks Reliable, Free Est. 604-779-2305

PAINTING BY BENJAMIN, Interior & Exterior. 25 yrs exp. For Estimate. Call 604-618-4288 ★ STAFFORD & SON ★ Interior/Exterior. Top quality work.

Reasonable rates. 604-809-3842 T&H PAINTING. Int/Ext, Res/ Comm, Free Estimates, Quality Work, Guaranteed 778-316-7709

8205

Paving/Seal Coating

TERRY’S Driveway Sealing.

604 980-7507 Free Est. Bus lic # 0018328

8220

Plumbing

North Shore Co.

GLOBAL

PLUMBING LTD Heating & Gas Fitting Licensed Plumber

day service. 604-987-7473 Samy

8225

Power Washing

NORTH SHORE •Power Washing • Window Cleaning • Gutter Cleaning

604-988-5294

Serving the North Shore since 1963

GENTLEMEN WINDOW CLEANING - Pressure washing, tile roofs, vinyl siding, driveways & walkways Micah 604-230-0429 Hire a husband No job too big or small from pressure washing to renos to yard 1-877-885-0770 PRO-TOUCH PAINTING. Competitive rates. Work guaranteed, WCB, refs. Luis 604-612-1222

8240

PROBLEM SOLVED Plumbing Ltd. Plumbing Services large or small. Hot water tanks, faucets, toilets, renovations, new construction.

604-983-3210

Visit our Showroom at: 103 - 828 Harbourside Dr, North Van

#1 BARGAIN rate on plumbing & drainage. No job too small.Ken 604-987-2890 cell 604-328-7439

10% Off with this Ad! Aman’s Plumbing Service, Lic. Gas Fitter, Reas. Rates. 778-895-2005 ★ 3 Licensed Plumbers ★ 66 years of exp. 604-830-6617 www.oceansidemechanical.com

DELBROOK

PLUMBING & DRAINAGE 604-729-6695

PLUMBERS

Water Lines (without Digging) Sewer Lines (without Diggging) Install. Draintiles. 604-985-4000

All Home Repairs Big & Small

Tim 604-715-1562

2 OLD GUYS 2 YOUNG TO RETIRE WE DO IT ALL!

H 604-986-3986 C 604-537-9452

Thinking of Renovating your home?

Call Bob 778-387-3626 From bathrooms to ensuites, to additions.

We do it all and we do it within your budget

www.jkbconstruction.com

MATCO DESIGN Renovations Additions

from concept to occupancy

Quality Work * Ref’s avail

Winner of Gold & Silver Georgie Awards

matco@telus.net

604-720-1564

– Renovator Member of the Year

BEARING WALLS removed, floors leveled, cathedral ceilings, garage leveled, door and window openings. 604-787-7484 Fortif Construction: North Shore home reno specialists. 604-202-1264 www.fortif.ca INTERIOR RENOVATIONS Bathrooms, Kitchen, Basement, & More. Tim Gleason 604-926-5440 JKB CONSTRUCTION LTD. HOME RENOVATIONS

604-728-3009 jkbconstruction.com

8250

Roofing

SUMMER SPECIAL SAVE THE HST Have Your Roof Done Between Now & Aug 31 A+

Call AFFORDABLE QUALITY ROOFING LTD. 604-984-9004

#1 Roofing Company in BC All types of Roofing Over 35 Years in Business Call for your FREE ESTIMATE

– Best Renovated Kitchen in Canada

604-588-0833

Re-Roofing & Repairs Specialists 20 year Labour Warranty available

604-591-3500

When your house is great except… ❏ The kitchen’s too

small ❏ You need another bedroom ❏ The carport could be a two-car garage ❏ One bathroom just isn’t enough anymore

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8305

SOUTHWEST ROOFING Cedar Shake Roof Replacement. Est 25 years

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Sun Decks

8315

Tree Services

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ROBIN’S 604-986-4091 -

CURTIS JOHN ROOFING (since 1978) Roof tune-up from $149.

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604-987-7325

8255

Rubbish Removal

Expert Tree Care - Cert.

Arborist. 25 yrs exp. Fully Ins.

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8309

Tiling

PROFESSIONAL CERAMIC tile, marble, granite,slate installation.

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8310

Top Soil

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Proficient service, meeting all your needs, providing ‘quality workmanship’ Delivered with pride.

Loads from $30 each Please call David

604-512-7471

Student Disposal Services & Recycling

Trips to the dumps start at

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Stucco

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8335

Window Cleaning

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8315

Tree Services

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Dangerous tree removal, pruning, topping, hedge trimming & stump grinding.

Fully insured & WCB

Jerry 604-618-8585 Andrew 604-618-8585

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TV/Home Theatre

SOILS & BARK MULCHES

Compost-Based

ACKER’S Rubbish Removal pick-up & deliveries. Quick. 7 day Fast / reliable. Spencer 924-1511 BELL MINI BINS 604-922-5101 Small or large household jobs & Mini bin service. 7 days a week Fast ★ inexpensive ★ reliable.

8320

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8250

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604-986-2871 www.bamford.ca

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836 W. 15th Street North Vancouver

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Renovations

8240

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Renovations & Home Improvement

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•Window Cleaning • Power Washing • Gutter Cleaning

604-988-5294

Serving the North Shore since 1963

GENTLEMEN WINDOW CLEANING - Window cleaning, Gutter cleaning & pressure washing.. Micah 604-230-0429

8250

Roofing

A Eastwest Roofing & Siding Re-roofing, Gutter, Free Est, BBB Member, 10% disc, Seniors Disc, 604-812-9721, 604-783-6437

8315

Tree Services

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604-926-1526 & 604-726-9153

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Check the Rental Section

A48 - North Shore News - Sunday, July 11, 2010

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