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Needle exchange opens in North Van James Weldon

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VANCOUVER Coastal Health has opened a free needle exchange on the North Shore.

NEWS photo Cindy Goodman

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FAOLIN, Jack, Charro, Frankie and Dagger in the back of their ride after attending Dogfest 2010 on Sunday at A Spot for Spot doggy daycare and photo studio.

The facility, located in the medical health building at 132 West Esplanade in North Vancouver, is up and running as of this week, according to a representative for the regional health authority, although no official announcement has been made, and it has not yet received any clients. The sixth-floor facility, open Monday to Friday during regular office hours, will allow users of illegal intravenous drugs to bring in used hypodermic needles and swap them for clean ones, free of charge. Similar services have been available for some time in other communities overseen by the authority — including Vancouver, Richmond and the Sunshine Coast — but until now no such facility has existed in North or West Vancouver. The idea is to curb the spread of diseases such as HIV and hepatitis by reducing the incidence of needle sharing, said Brian O’Connor, VCH’s medical health officer for the North Shore. “We acknowledge the fact that people See No page 3

RCMP hobble 200 km/h speeders Street-racing Ferrari and BMW impounded for 7 days

Benjamin Alldritt balldritt@nsnews.com

A pair of young Vancouver men had their North Shore joyride cut short by the North Vancouver RCMP Saturday when ofﬁcers spotted them racing their sports cars up Mount Seymour Road. Several motorists called in a dangerous driving complaint at 10:45 a.m. that day, which was passed on to a Mountie patrolling

near the top of the mountain. Moments later, the ofﬁcer was stunned to see a sky blue Ferrari Scuderia streak past him at speeds approaching 200 kilometres per hour, pursued closely by a BMW. The two men, 21 and 22 years old respectively, were forced to slow down as they approached the resort’s parking lot, just in time to see the police cruiser pull up in their rear-view mirrors. “They were penalized under the street-racing laws,” said Cpl. Peter DeVries, spokesman for the detachment. See Young page 3

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No plans for an injection site From page 1

NEWS photo Mike Wakeﬁeld

A modest older home in the 1300-block of Hope Road, North Vancouver, sits just west of two newer houses that are considerably larger in scale.

Councillor ﬂoats ﬂexible zoning Benjamin Alldritt

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AS the District of North Vancouver moves towards a new official community plan, one councillor is suggesting an intriguing new approach to zoning. “It’s called performance-based or flexible zoning,” Coun. Alan Nixon told the North Shore News. “It focuses on the effects of land use rather than the categories of land use.” The concept has its origins in industrial zoning, where instead of specifying building materials and dimensions, the bylaws state overall goals. Rather than calling for 10-centimetre-thick masonry walls, for example, the bylaw would call for walls that could contain a fire for 60 minutes. In a residential setting, Nixon said, a bylaw would “first and foremost stipulate that a proponent of new development within an existing neighbourhood must engage with the neighbouring properties and must demonstrate to the District of North Vancouver that they have heard and hopefully listened to the concerns of the neighbouring property owners.” Nixon has been mulling the idea since a Hope Road resident came before council last year upset with two large houses being built immediately next door, which dominated his own, far more modest home. “These neighbours came to council and it was one of the most emotional council meetings we’ve

Alan Nixon says neighbours’ needs should count more

had,” Nixon recalled. “The essence of it is that those two brand new houses are completely within code and the existing zoning. That street felt victimized that nobody had come along and asked them what their thoughts were or consulted with them. But there’s no need to.” Provided plans fall within the OCP and zoning requirements, a developer only needs a building permit to proceed, which can be obtained through district staff without any public or council involvement. Aside from the Hope Road situation, Nixon cited his own home as an example of the existing zoning regime letting down a resident. “I built a new house in 1994 in Pemberton Heights. I looked at the zoning and I looked at my lot and I said ‘What is the biggest house I could possibly build here?’, regardless of the impact on my dear neighbour to the east. “There was no obligation on me to consult with my neighbour — none. He was an unhappy camper. He’d lived next to my parents for 30 years and then here I come along and build this code-compliant monster. I had no right to do that in my view, without at least engaging him.” Nixon said he would hesitate to restrict the size of future buildings simply by dialing back the allowable

height and floor area formulas. “If we do that there is the potential that the neighbourhood will fall into decline. Fifty-year-old houses will become 70-year-old houses. That’s one of the risks when you lower the bar mathematically,” he said. However by introducing flexibility, and thus also uncertainty, to the system, developers may still be gun-shy about building new houses within the district. “It has that potential, but we have to weigh that against the uncertainty for homeowners thinking ‘What if that gets built next to me?’ I don’t think anyone coming in new to a situation should be able to impose and impact existing people to any extent without at least being forced to take their needs into account. “It does introduce subjective criteria into the process. So whomever you put in charge of that yea or nay decision obviously has to be like Solomon. Consistent and predictable.” Nixon said the extra work for planning staff would be worth it, but also acknowledged it could leave the district exposed to legal action. “It’s not without its problems,” he said, “because who is going to be the arbiter of taste?” But as the district heads towards a fresh longterm plan, Nixon said flexible zoning is an idea worth discussing. “I would hope that better minds than I might look at it from a research or scientific approach,” he said.

Young drivers ﬁned close to $1,000 and will pay other fees From page 1

“I think we probably saved their lives, if nothing else.” Both men were handed close to $1,000 in ﬁnes and automatically lost their licences and vehicles for seven days. The man driving the Ferrari had been behind the wheel of the supercar — valued at $400,000 — for

only one day before watching it get loaded onto the back of the impound truck. “With these kinds of unbelievable speeds, it would only have been a matter of time before they killed either themselves or someone else,” DeVries said. “The new provincial driving legislation now allows police to take away their licences and their cars, a consequence that not only saves lives, but in this case,

is also unarguably ﬁtting.” DeVries noted that Mount Seymour Road is popular among hikers, outdoor enthusiasts and families, but said the circumstances did not allow police to pursue charges against the pair. “There was not enough evidence to show there was a criminal code offence, which would require putting someone else demonstrably in danger,” he said.

are going to misuse substances, and if they’re going to so do then the public health philosophy is . . . not to be judgmental; it’s not a moralizing issue. It’s an issue around keeping this as safe a behaviour as one possibly can.” It should also help alleviate the burden on the health-care system, O’Connor added. VCH did not consult with the North Shore municipalities prior to opening the exchange here, said O’Connor. In a note to the North Shore News Tuesday, a spokesman for the North Vancouver RCMP said the force was also unaware of the program. “I don’t think there’s a requirement to do so,” he said. “It’s not going to be a problem; it’s going to be pretty low key.” The exchange will not even have street signage. Instead, staff plan to make the service known through word of mouth, liaisons with other agencies, and through the distribution of brochures in key areas, such as Lions Gate Hospital’s emergency ward. It is not clear how many drug users, homeless or otherwise, are resident to the North Shore, said O’Connor, but there appear to be few relative to high-use neighbourhoods such as the Downtown Eastside. The authority does not expect the new facility to change that. “We don’t need to be worried about drawing people here,” he said. “They can get their needles exchanged in a million other places.” While the clinic may evolve to offer related services, there is no plan to offer a site for injection similar to Vancouver’s Insite. “We’re not even thinking about that,” said O’Connor. “I think we’re a long, long, long way away from that in this community.”

Police seek missing man

POLICE are looking for a Vancouver man who went missing from the North Shore 10 days ago.

Christopher Meriwether, 47, was last seen in the Lonsdale area of North Vancouver Sept. 13 when he was visiting a friend. He sent a text message to his brother the same day, but hasn’t been heard from since. His family says it is out of character for him to be out of touch for so long. Meriwether gave no indication that he was distraught at the time of his disappearance, according to police. Anyone with information is asked to contact the RCMP at 604-985-1311. A photo of the missing man is posted at www. nsnews.com.

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HE Canadian Cancer Society says that 37,000 Canadians die every year from smoking. Eighteen per cent of Canadians older than 15 admitted to smoking last year. So approximately 1.65 million Canadians are gambling with their health. Chances are you know a few. You’ll also likely know a smoker who has tried to quit — several times. Quitting is hard. There are all sorts of legal chemicals in cigarettes that appear to be there to stimulate the pleasure centre of the brain — heroin addicts know about this. Once upon a time, Health Canada said it wanted to reduce the number of smokers in Canada to 11 per cent. That’s when 25 per cent of Canadians smoked 10 years ago. Trouble is most of the decline happened early in the

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Dear Editor: Retailers, beware of making customers retreat this Halloween. As I walked into the North Vancouver Canadian Tire with my four-year-old son and my one-year-old daughter in tow, we found ourselves ducking under severed human heads and dismembered body parts all dangling from chains attached to the ceiling. It wasn’t Halloween, it was early September. I wasn’t scared, I was disappointed. And I wasn’t sure how to explain to my youngsters the depicted atrocity as we strolled for the laundry detergent. Summer isn’t even over when most stores start ﬂogging their Halloween wares. Because of current choices many retailers are making, this means that for at least two months out of the year, every child who accompanies their dad or mom to buy a wrench or bird

seed is forced to witness the equivalent of a horriﬁc murder scene. Superstore has placed their blood-covered chainsaws at the eye-level of a child; surely they don’t need me to point out that something is wrong with that. At least this year the offending aisle is not by the entrance to the store where everyone must parade past. Wal-Mart has chosen a more family-friendly approach by displaying their sweet treats at the entrance of their stores and tucking away their gore aisle where it doesn’t visually ambush all shoppers. After all, not everyone agrees that murder, torture and mutilation are things that should be celebrated and sold. Since it appears the shelf-stackers employed by the likes of Canadian Tire and Superstore seem to think that anything goes in the name of Halloween, then perhaps the same employees should not be asked to

stack the shelves for Valentine’s Day if they continue the same approach — unless such retailers think they will sell more boxes of chocolate with the help of a roving dominatrix or mannequins demonstrating the manager’s special fetish. Retailers, please keep things friendly at this time of year so we don’t feel like we need to wait for Christmas until we can bring our families back into your stores. Let’s not put your merchandise in the face of our children that can only desensitize them to violence. Don’t we want them to abhor cruelty throughout their adult lives? Let’s stop contributing to the next generation becoming callous to human suffering — even if Halloween is no longer simply spooky anymore. Norisa Anderson North Vancouver

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Dear Editor: Boy do people complain a lot. I love reading the Dear Editor letters in the paper because it’s funny to see how people react to different things. Everyone wants to complain: dogs in Ambleside, no dogs in Ambleside; teens being irresponsible, the government being irresponsible. It’s always the same. The other day I was talking on my cellphone while

driving (gasp!!!) because there was a ton of trafﬁc due to a police search going on by Park Royal and I was late for work, so I called to let them know. I decided against using my earphones because I’ve almost gotten into more accidents trying to plug the darn things in than just talking on the phone. The two seconds I was on my phone stuck in trafﬁc (not moving), a man laid on his horn and just sat there and pointed at me. Well hello to you too. I’m not going to complain

that his horn was so loud I couldn’t hear my manager, I just nodded and ﬁnished my conversation. I was going to ﬁnish this by saying that people should stop complaining and all that, but please, Vancouverites, keep on at it! I don’t have cable. P.S. I think I might go walk my dog somewhere unspeakable — just for some good reactions. Jacy Guenther North Vancouver

Sewage funds should be priority Dear Editor: I write to comment on your Sept. 22 story, Councils Upset at Sewage Plant Costs. I am glad to hear the District of North Vancouver council is upset — all taxpayers in Vancouver should be. What lack of planning and foresight. The provincial and federal governments have to spend economic stimulus dollars on “improved and expanded roads,” a new retractable roof on BC Place Stadium and new sails in the roof on the convention centre, but not sewage treatment when this has been known about for years. Proper sewage treatment should be a fundamental basic service that our taxes pay for. I hope others are as outraged as I am to send a letter to my MLA and MP. Keith Mountjoy North Vancouver

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Let’s declare independence

“Prudence, indeed, will dictate that governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes . . . but when a long train of abuses and usurpations (occurs), then it is (the citizens’) right, it is their duty, to throw off such government. . . .” U.S. Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776

DID British Columbians consider all sides of the issue when they urged and later welcomed legislation that established ﬁxed election dates in the province? I know I didn’t. Like many others, I was too anxious to put a stop to the games being played by administrations that would either call elections early, in order to extend their term if they believed they could win, or string their term out to one minute past midnight, if their chances were poor. We achieved our goal. In so doing, however, we foisted on ourselves today’s situation, whereby we have no recourse against a government led by a premier who, according to an earlySeptember Angus Reid poll, is distrusted by 83 per cent of British Columbians. How can Gordon Campbell be called a leader with a mere 12 per cent approval rating from the citizens who hired him? Short of marching in the streets, however, we have no means by which we can force him to resign. Yet this is a premier who can defy the will of the people and continue to strut national and international stages as our representative. This is a government that has another two years and eight months during which it can continue to cede away public assets to private interests, or enter into contracts that we and future

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Elizabeth James generations must endure and pay for, for 30, 40, even 90 years hence. Furthermore, although the legislation ended political manipulation of election dates, it did not put a stop to the games politicians play in campaign strategy rooms. In both 2001 and 2009 — and in many smaller ways in between — the premier and his cowed or willing followers made verbal and printed promises to voters that, if elected, they would not sell BC Rail, would not tear up legal contracts, and had no interest in implementing the harmonized sales tax (HST). Not only did they tear up the legal contracts in 20012002, they also confettishredded — among other items — the pacts they made with voters. My use of the word “they” in reference to the various incarnations of the B.C. Liberal government is both deliberate and intended as a warning. From the earliest days of our disillusionment, it has become the practice to ascribe all ills to the fact that the actions of this administration can be explained by our belief that no decisions are made, or initiatives put forward in Victoria unless they originate with, or are approved by, the premier. In essence, the premier is the lightning-rod for the entire Liberal team. To a large extent, I still believe that to be the case, although his stranglehold on the voices of his caucus

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done worse, I understand why voters might hesitate to throw in their lot with the NDP. Like them, I do not want to see citizens’ justifiable anger at the Liberals’ deliberate betrayals of our trust to cause a 360-degree turn toward a duplication of the disastrous 77:2 election result we scored in 2001. So what is the solution? Well first of all, I truly believe we have nothing less than B.C.’s equivalent of a constitutional crisis on our hands; we do not have time to play around trying to build a credible third party out of pieces of recycled cloth. Secondly, I give NDP leader Carole James a good deal more credit for competence and common sense than she has received from the mainstream media over the past 10 years. But thirdly, in order to hedge our bets, I’d be happiest of all to see a cadre of 15 to 30 unaffiliated candidates elected based only

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Permissive Tax Exemptions for the Year 2011 Under provision of SBC Chapter 26, Part 7, Division 7, Section 224 of the Community Charter. It is the intention of the Council of the District of West Vancouver to consider Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 4660, 2010 at the regular Council Meeting to be held on Monday, October 4, 2010.

N OT E : The tax figures below are estimates only and will be modified based on changes in assessment and tax rates as determined by Council for the years 2011, 2012 and 2013.

Proposed Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 4660, 2010 will provide the following properties with an exemption from paying Municipal taxes in the year 2011. EXTRACT OF 2003 COMMUNITY CHARTER SBC CHAP. 26 Part 7: Division 7 – Permissive Exemptions General authority for permissive exemptions 224. (1) A council may, by bylaw in accordance with this section, exempt land or improvements or both, referred to in subsection (2) from taxation under section 197 (1) (a) [municipal property taxes], to the extent, for the period and subject to the conditions provided in the bylaw. (2) Tax exemptions may be provided under this section for the following: (d) the interest of a public authority, local authority or any other corporation or organization in land or improvements that are used or occupied by the corporation or organization if (i) the land or improvements are owned by a public authority or local authority, and (ii) the land or improvements are used by the corporation or organization for a purpose in relation to which an exemption under this Division or Division 6 of this Part would apply or could be provided if the land or improvements were owned by that corporation or organization; (e) the interest of a public authority, local authority or any other corporation or organization in land or improvements that are used or occupied by the corporation or organization if (i) the land or improvements are owned by a person who is providing a municipal service under a partnering agreement, (ii) an exemption under section 225 [partnering and other special tax exemption authority] would be available for the land or improvements in relation to the partnering agreement if they were used in relation to the service, (iii) the partnering agreement expressly contemplates that the council may provide an exemption under this provision, and (iv) the land or improvements are used by the corporation or organization for a purpose in relation to which an exemption under this Division or Division 6 of this Part would apply or could be provided if the land or improvements were owned by that corporation or organization;

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2012

2013

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Proposed Exemption

(estimated)

Vancouver Coastal Health Authority/Kiwanis Seniors Housing Society of West Vancouver 2154, 2156, 2195 & 2/3 of 2175 Gordon Ave.

224.2 (k)

$ 33,418

$ 34,087

$ 34,768

Kiwanis Seniors Housing Society of West Vancouver BCP11635 Lot A

224.2 (k)

26,812

27,348

27,895

Kiwanis Seniors Housing Society of West Vancouver BCP17366 Lot 1

224.2 (k)

35,369

36,077

36,798

Kiwanis Seniors Housing Society of West Vancouver BCP17366 Lot 2

224.2 (k)

34,806

35,503

36,213

Jumpstart Childcare Gleneagles Elementary, 6350 Marine Dr.

224.2 (d)

271

276

282

Kids Unlimited Solutions Cypress Park Primary, 4355 Marine Dr.

224.2 (d)

3,653

3,726

3,801

Taking Shape Preschool Caulfeild Elementary, 4685 Keith Rd.

224.2 (d)

818

835

851

Irwin Park Tree House Childcare Irwin Park Elementary 2455 Haywood Ave.

224.2 (d)

563

575

586

Early Inquirers Preschool West Bay Elementary, 3175 Thompson Pl.

224.2 (d)

1,423

1,452

1,481

Holly House & Footprints Preschool Hollyburn Elementary 1329 Duchess Ave.

224.2 (d)

1,521

1,551

1,582

PJ Kids Club & West Van Playschool Pauline Johnson Elementary 1150 22nd St.

224.2 (d)

734

748

763

Ambleside Childcare Facilities Society Ridgeview Elementary 1250 Mathers Ave.

224.2 (d)

494

504

514

La Maison Cedardale Centre, 595 Burley Dr.

224.2 (d)

4,086

4,168

4,251

Little Learners’ School Westcot Elementary, 760 Westcot Rd.

224.2 (d)

125

127

130

Chartwell Preschool Chartwell Elementary School 1250 Chartwell Dr.

224.2 (d)

391

399

407

Parish of St. Monica United Church 6404 Wellington Ave.

224.2 (f)

2,186

2,230

2,275

St. Francis in the Wood 4773 South Piccadilly Rd.

224.2 (f)

4,464

4,553

4,645

St. Anthony’s Parish Catholic Church 2347 Inglewood Ave.

224.2 (f)

9,084

9,266

9,451

St. Stephen’s Anglican Church 885 22nd St.

224.2 (f)

4,072

4,153

4,237

West Vancouver Presbyterian Church 2893 Marine Dr.

224.2 (f)

4,131

4,214

4,298

Hollyburn Christian Fellowship 1403 Duchess Ave.

224.2 (f)

8,713

8,888

9,065

West Vancouver United Church 2062 Esquimalt Ave.

224.2 (f)

18,920

19,299

19,685

(f) in relation to property that is exempt under section 220 (1) (h) [buildings for public worship],

Parish of St. Christopher’s 1068 Inglewood Ave.

224.2 (f)

6,441

6,570

6,701

North Shore Jewish Congregation 1305 Taylor Way

224.2 (f)

10,653

10,866

11,083

(i) an area of land surrounding the exempt building,

First Church of Christ Scientist 714 20th St.

224.2 (f)

3,067

3,129

3,191

(ii) a hall that the council considers is necessary to the exempt building and the land on which the hall stands, and

Christ the Redeemer Church 595 Keith Rd.

224.2 (f)

18,582

18,954

19,333

Park Royal Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses 1335 3rd St.

224.2 (f)

4,244

4,329

4,415

North Shore Unitarian Church 370 Mathers Ave.

224.2 (f)

5,141

5,244

5,349

West Vancouver Baptist Church 450 Mathers Ave.

224.2 (f)

8,370

8,537

8,708

St. David’s United Church 1525 Taylor Way

224.2 (f)

8,085

8,247

8,412

(iii) an area of land surrounding a hall that is exempt under subparagraph (ii); (k) and or improvements for which a grant has been made, after March 31, 1974, under the Housing Construction (Elderly Citizens) Act before its repeal.

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THE dozens of ornamental Styrax trees planted along Mountain Highway this spring were not victims of under-watering when they browned and wilted in August, says the District of North Vancouver’s head of horticulture, but were simply stressed by a sudden spike in heat and sunlight. Nearby residents approached the North Shore News and municipal hall when they saw the trees in distress, saying the district had not done enough to care for the taxpayer-funded plants.

“It’s part of the boulevard, and they’re the ones that planted them,” Michael MacRi told the News, in August. “They should be going out with the big watering truck and water them.” Trisha McCarthy, district supervisor of horticulture, said more water probably wouldn’t have helped. “The weather turned from very wet and cool one day to literally very hot and super high UV — I believe it was eight on the UV scale,” she said in an email. “The trees and a lot of our plants (and people as well) suffered from heat stress and had a hard time acclimatizing to this heat wave. The fresh new small leaves on the street trees simply got fried, or sun burnt, and turned brown. Watering the trees would not have changed the damage done.” District watering trucks arrived three days after the hot snap, said McCarthy, “due to the public outcry, but it was not about the water at that point; the sun damage was done.” The Styrax trees recovered quickly and grew new green leaves before the end of August, she added.

Pitbull bite sees one man taken to hospital A North Vancouver man was taken to hospital Saturday night after being bitten by a pitbull.

Ofﬁcers from the North Vancouver RCMP detachment were called to a townhouse in the Lower Lonsdale neighbourhood at 11:30 p.m. “We were called by a neighbour who reported that his neighbour had been bitten by a dog,” said Cpl. Peter DeVries. “We did an investigation of two individuals who are living together, but we’re not sure if they are in a domestic relationship or not,” he said.

Both residents, a man and a woman, had been bitten by the pitbull, which also lived in the West Fifth Street home. The man, 31, was taken to Lions Gate Hospital with a serious wound to his left index ﬁnger. No one was arrested at the scene and police are still looking into whether any criminal charges are warranted. “There was a verbal argument, but at this point we don’t have anything to say about whether or not a crime was involved,” said DeVries. — Benjamin Alldritt

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Vanessa Quimpo and Jennifer Malkin act as Zero Waste volunteers.

Lucy Fang, Emma Radelet and David Chen serve corn. The Coho Society of the North Shore presented its annual Coho Festival at West Vancouver’s Ambleside Park Sept. 12. The day kicked off with a 14-kilometre run from Kitsilano Beach to Ambleside, followed by West Vancouver school superintendent Geoff the Coho Walk and a full day of activities including their famous salmon barbecue. The celebration, started Jopson, North Shore News’ Dee Dhaliwal and Coun. Michael Lewis man the grill. in 1980, is intended to mark the salmon’s return to the North Shore.

Fisheries and Oceans’ Stephanie Major exhibits a lingcod.

North Shore Credit Union’s Nicole Janzen and Jenny Wheeler run a game.

Marty Trevis, Alice Pletcher and Beth Ostlund help out at the event.

Zero Waste volunteers Mia Lobo and Erin Donelson make sure waste is kept to a minimum.

Greyhound Pets Inc.’s Sandy Therrien, Todd McPherson and Roger Smith man their info booth.

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THE warm soil, cool days and rainfall of October make it an ideal time to start planting spring-ﬂowering bulbs.

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Todd Major FALL is the time to plant if you want your spring-flowering bulbs to find purchase in Mother Earth’s warm embrace. Some people plant bulbs in September but it’s a little early to plant daffodils and tulips. October is prime bulb planting season with the warm soil, cool days and some rainfall to water in the bulbs. Bulbs that flower in spring can be planted from now onward until the end of November, to

early December at the latest, but that’s a little late. Spring flowering bulbs are not the only bulbs that can be planted in fall. Lilies also respond well to a fall planting. The warm soil of fall allows lilies to take advantage of the warm soil and rainfall. By contrast, the cold, damp soil of a West Coast spring often delays rooting in many lilies and spring-planted lilies also succumb to root rot more readily. Over the last halfcentury bulb breeders have dramatically increased the size of flower, colour range and bloom time of many spring-flowering bulb species, so that it is now possible to have bulbs blooming in the garden from February until late May, and from January if you include snowdrops. With the wide range of bulbs available today it is difficult to recommend a specific variety to choose, especially since colour preference is heavily influenced by personal taste. My favourite bulbs are chosen by species group so I can have

a prolonged bloom period in many different areas of the garden. If you like to naturalize your bulbs into the planting beds among existing plants — meaning you plant them permanently into the ground and leave them there for decades — then daffodils, crocus, lilies, species tulips and snowdrops will suit the purpose. If you like a wide range of colours in big showy bursts, then hybrid tulips are the only choice. But hybrid tulips do not naturalize; they are a one shot deal, and that’s just fine. I asked Rob Duynstee, one of the owners of Maple Leaf Garden Centre, for his thoughts on which bulbs he likes to plant in his garden. He said that he enjoys the big show of tulips planted in specific locations, combined with the naturalized bloom of daffodils mingled throughout the garden. “Tulips are best planted seasonally in the flower growing areas, daffodils grow best when

planted permanently amongst other plants,” Duynstee said. “The garden is an extension of your house and it should be designed to reﬂect your taste. Spring-ﬂowering bulbs offer a wide range of colours and shapes and they provide cost-effective colour displays in spring, over the short and long term.” Duynstee said he has seen a resurgence in planting bulbs by homeowners; he attributes it to younger couples getting married and beginning to improve their gardens, combined with older families whose children have grown up, allowing the parents to have more time to plant in the garden. Duynstee recommends planting tulips in big groups of 10 or more bulbs, to provide a big splash of colour, especially if space is limited. He said big groups look better than planting bulbs singly along the front of the bed. It is important to remember that hybrid tulips See Mulch page 17

RECENTLY, while lounging in Lynn Valley’s library square watching my daughters tempt fate with ever increasing leaps off the plaza stairs, I recalled how just a few years ago this magniﬁcent public square was a forlorn no-man’s land of black asphalt lapping against a 7-11 gas station with a decaying single-storey strip mall forming its backdrop. It hit me: “We’re doing something right here!” For decades now, suburban development has deﬁned the public realm as a place to move through and avoid rather than a place to seek out and inhabit. The library square is different. The development has eliminated the degraded public space that occupied the heart of Lynn Valley and has given back a dynamic, porous, people-oriented space that draws us in simply because it feels right. The blight of suburbia is not as obvious here on the North Shore as it is in outlying communities but take a short stroll through the library square and gaze over the sea of asphalt enveloping Lynn Valley Mall and realize it’s a problem we’re still coming to grips with. The suburban dream drew its origins from a desire to See Suburban page 14

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escape the Industrial city for a cleaner life in the country. It was the classic case of “having one’s cake and eating

it too” as good work was in town but the dream was in the country. The dream became entrenched and suburbia pushed further and further outwards, becoming

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a vast tract of semi-urban development that now carpets our local farmland and depends completely on the automobile for its existence. The very word suburbia is a confusing one. It’s clearly not rural, as the very name defines, and it’s not urban either. The so-called country homes that created the suburban dream are mere caricatures of the original inspiration. What has developed is a civic environment defined by the means of getting to and from it rather than by geographical and cultural forces that would better shape an urban fabric. But the suburban debacle is in its golden years. The cheap oil era is over and everything will change in coming decades. We’re going to live smaller and more efficiently, we’re going to live closer to work and we’re going to live closer to one another. Hopefully our communities will put less design emphasis on the automobile and more on the human beings that inhabit it. It’s a rethinking of the

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PUBLIC spaces like the plaza at Lynn Valley Village help to connect a community. current urban planning model but it’s certainly not a new one. Take a stroll through the streets of Rome (or countless cities that predate the automobile) and you quickly realize that a deep understanding of

successful civic design has been here all along. We just need to know where to look. We’re on the cusp of major change in coming years. My hope is that a world based less on cheap fuel will produce an urban model

more focused on locality and community and with it a public realm that’s worth caring about. Kevin Vallely is a residential designer in North Vancouver. His website is www.vallely.ca.

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will only last a year or two at best, before they degrade and don’t flower anymore. So storing hybrid tulips for replanting is not always the best idea, but some varieties will last a couple of years if given enough time to retract their green energy to build up the bulb before storage. Daffodils, crocus, species tulips, alliums and lilies can be planted once and left in the ground to multiply and live in the garden for many years. Almost everyone recommends including bone meal and fertilizer when planting spring-flowering bulbs. I do not agree. Contrary to popular myth, fertilizing bulbs when they are planted in fall is somewhat useless since the bulbs do not have any roots to take up the fertilizer and much of the fertilizer is lost to leaching before rooting occurs. Bone meal is also unnecessary if you have reasonable soil, if you use compost or manure or if you have applied bone meal to the soil in the last five years. If you have a low fertility soil that has never been amended with organic matter, then a small amount of bone meal and some dolomite lime will help. However, bone meal

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Let preschooler dress himself From page 18 Stay quiet. I guarantee you that the childcare provider or preschool teacher has seen it all and will never assume you chose the outﬁt. I once saw a three-year-old show up at preschool with his jeans on backwards. His mother had no idea why he

had done that but it seemed pretty deliberate so she stayed quiet and took him to preschool. The teacher got it immediately. She looked at this little one and said, “Simon, I see you dressed yourself this morning.” Simon beamed. How could she have known he did it alone unless his way

of dressing was unique? The next day he put his pants on frontwards and life went on. Kathy Lynn is a professional speaker, broadcaster, columnist and author of Who’s In Charge Anyway? How Parents Can Teach Children to Do the Right Thing. For more information go to her website at www.ParentingToday.ca.

kids’ stuff From page 19 Storytime: Tina Powell, author of Fernando’s Fun-tastic Friends, will be at Lynn Valley Centre in North Vancouver on Saturday, Oct. 2, 11 a.m.1 p.m. Free bookmarks and activity pages for handout plus an autograph session. Fungus Among Us: Children

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ages ﬁve to 13 are invited to join the Lynn Valley Young Naturalists’ Club for a mushroom walk in Lynn Canyon, Sunday, Oct. 3, 1-2:30 p.m. Meet at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Admission by donation. Registration: 604-990-3755. Info: www.dnv. org/ecology. Who’s Whoo? Children ages three to ﬁve can learn all about owls, Monday, Oct. 4, 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. There will be games, stories and crafts in this one-hour program. Fee: $7.25. Registration: 604990-3755. Info: www.dnv. org/ecology. Healthy Eating for Preschoolers: Dietitian Catherine Edwards will discuss the fundamentals of healthy eating, Wednesday, Oct. 6, 78:30 p.m. at Grand Boulevard preschool, 520 East 20th St., North Vancouver. Edwards will talk about picky eaters, ensuring children have the correct amount of servings

from each food group and looking at speciﬁc nutrients of concern. Fee: $10 at the door. Registration required: email karen_randall@telus.net. Kinder Text Series: Children’s literature author Tanya Lloyd Kyi will read from her books, Thursday, Oct. 21, 11:30 a.m. in the library at Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Free. Info: creyes@capilanou.ca or 604986-1911, local 2425. Kids Needlecraft Workshop: A free workshop for ages four to nine, Saturday, Oct. 23, 1-2 p.m. or 2:30-3:30 p.m. at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. The workshop will feature a special Halloween project to take home. Registration required: 604-925-7292. Witchy’s Big Mistake: A Halloween themed puppet show, Saturday, Oct. 30, 10:30 a.m. at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: $8/$5. See more page 21

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skills, but students with this problem have not mastered the alphabetic principle. Compensatory readers can make use of some phonological information in word analysis but use other abilities, such as sight-word knowledge. They often can read the words on the page but very slowly and with poor comprehension. Non-automatic readers can recognize words with effort but use context excessively to !gure out the meaning of words. In the intermediate grades, where reading becomes more challenging, reading deteriorates. Such readers need to practice reading at home as well as at school. Delayed readers have accurate and automatic word-analysis skills but acquire them much more slowly and with much more dif!culty than normal. This means their peers are far ahead of them. Delayed readers often experience a breakdown in comprehension once they reach high school. At this point, such students blame their problem on lack of ability and see themselves as “dummies” with limited potential. Many parents see the typical symptoms of poor readers, but don’t attribute them to poor reading skills. What can parents do when they suspect their child is behind in reading? First, it is critical for parents to understand exactly what their child’s reading level actually is. Sylvan Learning’s Reading Program begins with a Sylvan Skills Assessment to determine a student’s reading strengths and weaknesses. The assessment covers all critical areas of reading: vocabulary, comprehension, oral reading, word analysis and reading speed. Proud sponsor of:

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Jenavieve Louie, kids’ stuff 16, From page 20 Handsworth Reservations required: 925-7292. secondary Art teachers: Steve MacLean and Sandra Stevenson-Moore Favourite art: drawing and painting Favourite artist: Vincent van Gogh Her teacher writes: Jenavieve has a creative and skilled approach to all her art pieces. She is particularly competent at drawing, painting and photography. Jenavieve has an eye for the unusual and this talent combined with her skills in composition and colour results in ﬁrst-class work. Young Artists of the Week are selected from North Shore schools by Artists for Kids. For details visit www.artists4kids.com.

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Teen Reading Club: North Vancouver City Library welcomes readers ages 1318 to the annual online club, which provides teens with opportunities to read books, post their own reviews and personal writing, participate in chats, discuss books and win prizes for the reviews they submit. Sign up at www.teenrc. ca. Info: 604-998-3480 or

After-school Sports: Ages eight to 15 can drop in for fun any Monday, Wednesday or Friday, 3:30-5:30 p.m., John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Fee: $1. Art Studio: Develop your artistic ability while working on our own projects or try something new. Youth ages 1317 can drop in to the studio, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Fee: $2. Crafts Funtastic: Children ages six to 12 can discover the wonderful world of art with creative activities including painting, sponging, drawing, collage and more on

Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Drop-in: $2. Info: 604-982-8311. Family Storytime: Stories and fun for the whole family on Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Info: 604-925-7422 or www. westvanlibrary.ca. Mount Seymour United Church Choir: Children and youth who want sing, shout, clap, drum, move and groove to inspirational songs of all kinds are invited to join the choir. Practices every Wednesday, 4 p.m. at 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-929-1336 or www. mtseymourunited.com. Pyjama Storytime: The last See more page 22

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Take in the harvest at wine fest THERE is nothing like autumn in the Okanagan.

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BEARD Papa’s world-famous cream puffs get dished up at Park Royal in West Vancouver.

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ABOUT this time three years ago, the online food community in the Lower Mainland was so wound up, my computer fairly vibrated sideways off the desk while I browsed my favourite forums. The reason for all the excitement? Cream puffs. Japanese company Beard Papa’s was on the brink of opening for business

in Richmond’s Aberdeen Centre, and for those who’d fallen for the airy little pastries in Japan and at outposts around the world,

the news was glorious. Beard Papa’s specializes in a choux pastry shell ﬁlled with whipped cream custard, available in vanilla, chocolate, and specialty ﬂavors such as green tea, strawberry, pumpkin, Earl Grey tea, éclair, and coffee. The admittedly odd name and logo were apparently chosen by company founder Yuji Hirota when he launched the business in 1999. According to reports he wanted to choose a logo that inspired the cheerful, energetic mood associated with the Christmas holidays. So he chose Beard Papa, a Santa-like character, but then

changed the colour of his outﬁt from red to yellow to make him appealing yearround. Out of the gate, the cream puffs were a hit in Japan, and soon went global. When the Richmond location opened in 2007, it broke North American records for ﬁrstmonth sales, raking in about $6,000 a day with customers waiting 30 to 40 minutes for their rationed single box of pastries. Though I was curious, I couldn’t bring myself to make the trip and stand in a lineup for a cream puff.

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Summer crowds are gone, the light is polished gold, grapes hang fat and honeyed in the vineyards, ready for harvest. It’s a perfect time to plan a trip and the 31st annual Okanagan Fall Wine Festival kicks off Friday and runs for 10 event-ﬁlled days. Highlights include: ■ Wine Fest at the Naramata Heritage Inn and Spa. Dinner with Blue Mountain Vineyard, Friday, Oct. 1; Joie Farm Winery, Saturday, Oct. 2; La Frenz Winery, Friday, Oct. 8; Kettle Valley Winery, Saturday, Oct. 9. Visit naramatainn.com for information and to reserve. ■ Harvest Moon Gala at Watermark Beach Resort. This evening of ﬁne dining, wine pairings and live entertainment takes place on Saturday, Oct. 2 at the Osoyoos resort. Chef de cuisine Natasha Schooten will pair four courses with the wines of the South Okanagan. Weekend packages start at $398. Call 1-888-755-3480 for information and reservations. ■ 10 Years of Oculus at Mission Hill Family Estate. Saturday, Oct. 9, noon to 4 p.m. the winery celebrates the 10th vintage of its Oculus, described as one of the best red wines in Canada by U.K. wine critic Jancis Robinson. Take in vintage library and barrel tastings to “Message on a Bottle” Oculus signings. Members of the Okanagan Symphony will perform in the piazza of the winery. More details at www. missionhillwinery.com/101010 For general information about the wine festival’s 165 events, visit www. thewinefestivals.com. —Deana Lancaster

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Taste of Yaletown 2010: The sixth annual Taste of Yaletown runs Oct. 13 to 31. Enjoy offerings from a number of Yaletown’s premier restaurants with a three-course menu at set prices of $25, $35 or $45. Participating restaurants will donate 10 per cent of their sales to support the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. Visit www.yaletowninfo.com for details. The West Coast Chocolate Festival runs from Oct. 15-Nov. 10 and offers a unique collection of chocolate-themed events for all ages at various locations. The opening night “Panache” will take place Oct. 15, 6-10 p.m. at Vistas, top of the Renaissance Vancouver Hotel Harbourside. For a complete calendar of events visit www.chocolatefestival.ca. — Compiled by Debbie Caldwell

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Beard Papa’s a hit worldwide From page 25

Lucky for me, Beard Papa’s made its way to the North Shore earlier this year, opening in January — with much less buzz — in the market at Park Royal. Last week, we brought a box into the office for sampling, and I made a solo sojourn to the market for a taste of the “world’s best cream puffs” (as touted by the company), freshly made. The pastries are made several times a day, without preservatives, which means they are best eaten as soon as they’re handed over. Two layers make up the shell: soft French choux pastry encased by a crunchier pie-crust pastry, which are then baked, rather than fried like a doughnut. The filling is an amalgam of whipped-cream and custard, made several times throughout the day and piped into the shell to order. Flavours are added courtesy of natural ingredients like Madagascar vanilla beans, Bavarian dark chocolate and Japanese green tea extract. They’re good. After the drive from Park Royal to our Central Lonsdale office, the fist-sized puffs were still firm; barely-salted pastry giving way crisply against the teeth to release silky, nottoo-sweet filling. We parcelled out the pastries around the newsroom, trying not to lose too much of the custard cream when we sliced them for sharing, and dove in to sample the “chocolate fountain” cake, a decadent tart with a melting centre; cheesecake, crème brulée and an éclair.

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SUSY and Peter Cheng are behind the Beard Papa’s franchise at Park Royal. Though the cream puffs weren’t met with the the same frenzy in West Vancouver as they were in Richmond in 2007, the recipe is the same. The cream puffs are even better though, when you bite into them while still at the store (there is seating available at Beard Papa’s). Like biting into a cloud, the ethereal pastry is perfectly crisp and chewy at the same time, the custard smooth and

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DANIELLE Gould, 16, and Vlademir Pereira, 22, both of North Vancouver, performed an award-winning ballet routine at Red Robinson’s Talent Showdown during the Paciﬁc National Exhibition.

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The pair was awarded second place and won $2,000 for their performance. The showcase is hosted by Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame DJ Red Robinson himself, and was open to all non-professional British Columbians who are at least six years of age. Finalists are chosen from hundreds of entries from across B.C. ••• The West Vancouver Municipal Employees’ Association recently awarded scholarships to two students. Torin Heavyside, 18, of Rockridge secondary received the Elmer Barnes Scholarship for 2010 worth $1,000. In addition to a demanding course load, Heavyside was involved in numerous extra-curricular activities, including his school’s environmental club, was part of the Sewells Marina Green Initiative and was a participant in the Great Canadian Shoreline Clean-up. He’s attending the University of British Columbia this fall. The 2010 Roy Hunter Memorial Scholarship for the Visual Arts was awarded to Krista Sabiston, 17, of Elphinstone secondary, also worth $1,000. She has a strong interest in graphic design. ••• North Vancouverite Annwen Loverin was honoured recently with a United Way Excellence in Action for Seniors Award. According to a written statement, Loverin, executive direc-

tor of Silver Harbour Seniors’ Activity Centre, was selected for the award in recognition of her outstanding dedication to helping seniors in Metro Vancouver. The award reinforces the United Way of the Lower Mainland’s commitment to supporting vulnerable people and advancing social change through engaging the community and strengthening local non-proﬁts. The United Way chose to honour Loverin for her leadership role at Silver Harbour, and for her work with various seniors planning groups. Loverin’s contributions were recognized as fundamental to launching and operating the North Shore Seniors Go Bus, thanks to some highly successful partnershipbuilding on her part. Loverin received her award at the United Way’s 2010 Campaign Kick-

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Novel debut

DAN Green has published his ﬁrst novel, Blue Saltwater, a historical drama set in British Columbia. The author will give an overview of the book and read from his work this Friday, Oct. 1, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Signed copies will be available on site and digital copies through www. amazon.com.

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Out With the Old: Inglewood preschool will host a fundraising “car boot” sale, Saturday, Oct. 2, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in the parking lot of St. Christopher’s Church, 1068 Inglewood Ave., West Vancouver. Families will be selling anything and everything from the trunks of their cars. There will also be a baking table. Info: 604-925-1888 or info@inglewoodppp.ca.

Saturday, Oct. 2, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Murdo Frazer Par 3 Golf Course, 2700 Pemberton Ave., North Vancouver. Entry fee is $200 for a team of four and includes golf clubs, T-shirt, one beer and a salmon buffet dinner at Taylor’s Crossing restaurant followed by an after-party. There will be shuttle service between Taylor’s Crossing, 1035 Marine Dr., North Vancouver and the golf course. Tickets: 604-981-7899.

Taylor’s Crossing Charity Caddy Shack Golf Tournament is a fundraising event for the SOS Children’s Village,

Disaster Response and You is a free workshop, Tuesday, Oct. 5, 7-9 p.m. at North Shore Emergency Manage-

ment Ofﬁce, 147 East 14th St., North Vancouver. Learn how to respond during a disaster, evacuation procedures, what to put in a grab and go bag and what community resources can help. Registration required: www.nsemo.org or 604-983-7440. Toastmaster’s Contest: A fun evening at the North Shore Toastmaster’s annual humourous speech contest, Oct. 7, 7-9 p.m. at the District of North Vancouver chambers, 355 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. This is a good way to see if Toastmasters is something for you. Refreshments will be served. Admission: $3.

The Pacific Spirit Choir is looking for singers with some experience to join their group. The choir rehearses Wednesdays from 8 to 9:50 p.m. at West Vancouver United Church, 2062 Esquimalt Ave. Information at: gvanwyck@ shaw.ca or www.pacificchoir. ca. — Compiled by Pamela Stone and Debbie Caldwell Email information for your non-profit, by donation or nominal fee event to listings@ nsnews.com. For our online listings, go to www.nsnews.com scroll to Community Events and click on Add Your Event.

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day of every month, 7-9 p.m. at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Van. Visitors are welcome. Info: www.carounphotoclub.com.

The Ambleside Orchestra of West Vancouver rehearses Wednesdays at 3:15 p.m. in the Community Music Hall at West Vancouver Community Centre. All strings welcome. Info: David, 604-922-1035. Caroun Photo Club: Meetings are held the third Wednes-

Dare to be Heard, presented by the North Shore Writers Association, meets the first Wednesday of every month, 79 p.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. The association invites writers of all genres, fiction and non-fiction, to read See more page 31

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CELEBRATIONS

Drew Boshell and Cynthia Browne The wedding of Cynthia Browne and Drew Boshell took place on Long Beach on Sept. 4, with a reception at the Toﬁno Botanical Gardens to follow. Congratulations.

Gordon Vann North Shore resident Gordon Vann — above, and at right, in 1953 — will be celebrating his 90th birthday on Oct. 4. His family sends their love.

Lesley Hook and Gregory King Arlene S. King and Derrill George, and Sandy and John Hook of Duncan, B.C. are ecstatic to announce the marriage of Gregory King to Lesley Hook. The wedding took place Sept. 25 in Duncan, B.C.

Pierina and Vittorio Zepedeo Pierina and Vittorio Zepedeo were married in Sepino, Italy on Sept. 29, 1960. They will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary today with their children Cristina and Joe, along with grandchildren, family and friends. Congratulations!

Robert and Patricia Lum Robert and Patricia Lum were married in Victoria, B.C. on Oct. 1, 1960. Best wishes on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary is sent by Leanna, Celia and Darren.

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North Shore residents Brandy and Kevin Hughes were married on Sept. 23, 2000, in UBC’s Malcolm Knapp Research Forest. Friends and family wish them a happy 10th anniversary.

Peter and Dorothy Trask of North Vancouver are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Helen Trask to David Lamont, son of Al and Sheila Lamont of the Sunshine Coast. A spring 2011 wedding is planned.

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what’s going on From page 29 their work in a friendly, comfortable atmosphere and to listen to other writers share their work and talk about the writing process. Readers are invited to attend to get to know established and new local writers. At October’s meeting, author Patricia A. Donahue will read from her ﬁrst novel. Free for members and non-members by donation.

Deep Cove Ladies’ Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second and last Wednesday of each month at Lions Garey Ham Court, 936 Bowron Court, North Vancouver. New members are welcome. For more information call Sally Scott at 604-924-1923. — Compiled by Pamela Stone and Debbie Caldwell Email information for your non-proﬁt, by donation or nominal fee event to listings@ nsnews.com.

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GRADE 7 students Mathalie Hunter (left) and Sydney Smythe of Irwin Park elementary whip up cotton candy at the school’s back-to-school carnival Sept. 23. Dunk tanks, games and food made for a fun-ﬁlled atmosphere.

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Windsor starts season ranked No. 1 in province Andy Prest aprest@nsnews.com

THE Windsor Dukes senior football team’s season ended in disappointment last year as they settled with second place and watched Mount Douglas celebrate a provincial AA championships win.

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Coast Trail first — how did the run go? Gary Robbins: The run went well, I achieved what I set out to do, but I misjudged my fueling and ran out of food and fluids. By the end of the run I was falling apart and barely holding it together. I was extremely happy to be able to slide under the old record given my errors in judgment on the day. NSN: How familiar are you with the West Coast Trail? GR: Very. This was my third time on the trail. I had hiked it in three days in 2001 and ran it along with the Juan De Fuca non-stop in 2007. NSN: Did you get some odd looks from hikers? GR: Haha, yeah a definite mix of reactions from people who pieced together what I was doing. I got everything from cheers

The silver lining for the Dukes was that their team was very young, crowded with Grade 11 starters who would be back again to try to avenge the defeat. Head coach Jim Schuman said as much following the loss. “They have big goals for next year,” he said. “They’ve already talked about the fact that they want to make up for losing and they’ve got to put the time and effort in during the off-season to try to get back there and make up for it. I think anything less than that would probably be disappointment.” So, did Windsor’s players make good on their vow, spending all off-season stewing over missed opportunities while pounding out rep after rep, mile after mile with vengeance on their minds? The answer, said Schuman when contacted by the North Shore News this week, varies. “It was kind of hit and miss,” he said. “There were some players on the team that

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GARY Robbins snaps a self-pic during one of his brief stops while setting the running record on Newfoundland’s East Coast Trail. Robbins set records on the East Coast and West Coast trails during a two-week span.

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CANADA’S East and West Coasts are far apart but North Vancouver endurance racer Gary Robbins has never had a problem with long distances. Robbins found a way to unite the two coasts this summer, setting running records in British Columbia and Newfoundland while earning money for sports charity Right to Play. The 33-year-old North Shore Athletics employee undertook an audacious task in his Conquer the Coasts 2010 challenge, setting the goal of breaking the running records on both the West Coast Trail and East Coast Trail in a span of two weeks. In August Robbins reached his goal, ﬁrst blazing the 75-kilometre West Coast

Robbins breaks records on West and East Coast Trails

Trail in 10 hours and eight minutes to break the old record — set by Frank Wolfe and North Shore News columnist Kevin Vallely — by ﬁve minutes. Two weeks later Robbins ran the 215km East Coast Trail non-stop in 35 hours and 17 minutes, beating the old record by more than ﬁve hours. The North Shore News caught up with Robbins in an email exchange this week. He is currently stationed in a remote area of Northern Quebec where he is undertaking a sixweek work project. Here’s what he had to say about his summer of going coastal: North Shore News: You did the West

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THE isolated, 215-km East Coast Trail posed a much different challenge than the hiker-packed, 75-km West Coast Trail. Stunning scenery, such as the East Coast view shown below, greeted Robbins at nearly every turn on both trails.

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and applause to mouths hanging wide open. It was good entertainment. NSN: How tricky was it to navigate the trail’s ladders and obstacles when you were racing the clock? GR: It definitely adds a special B.C. element to the run. I am unaware of another run anywhere in the world with a similar set up. The ladder work definitely taxes your upper body and creates a much deeper level of fatigue that you have to persevere through. NSN: You beat the old record by only five minutes — how were you feeling as the end drew near? Any doubts you would do it? GR: I honestly thought all day long that I’d be in the nine and a half hour range, then I ran out of food and fluids and things started to go sideways in a hurry. As the clock eclipsed 10 hours and edged closer to the old record of 10:13 I had definitive doubts as to if I’d make it in time or not. I was elated when I made the finish, but

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did that but I think there were certainly some players who could look in the mirror and I don’t know if they spent as much time as kids from other programs might have in terms of going to football camps or being in the weight room over the summer.” Regardless of whether the summer was spent pounding the pavement or pounding cheeseburgers, the early expectations this season are that the Dukes will be back in the WINDSOR’S defensive line swarms in for a sack against Rick Hansen secondary Sept. 24 at William Grifﬁn Park. Windsor, ranked No. 1 in B.C. for AA teams, won 29-0. Check out www. nsnews.com for more photos of the action. NEWS photo Paul McGrath

championship game. Windsor opened the year as the No. 1ranked AA team in the province and they’ve maintained that position through an exhibition loss to Mount Douglas — now a AAA school — and league wins over Lord Tweedsmuir and Rick Hansen, the latter a 29-0 shutout Friday at William Grifﬁn Park. Starting the season ranked No. 1 is a nice boost to the ego, but Schuman wants to make sure those egos don’t get boosted too much — rankings don’t win you any football games. “It’s nice to see (the No. 1 ranking) because it’s some recognition for how they improved last year and you hope that it gets them excited about football and increases the interest in football in the school and hopefully get some of the other kids to come out and play, but in reality it just puts a big bulls-eye on you and you have to come out and back it up every week,” said Schuman. “A big concern for us is that there’s a little bit of overconﬁdence there. What got them their success last year was realizing that they all needed to improve. We struggled early on in the season and then the players all dedicated themselves to working on the little things in their game and being very coachable so we progressively improved every week and managed to have success in the playoffs because of that. Right now we’re trying to foster that attitude again that it’s not going to come easy, they’ve got to work hard and have a good work ethic in practice and week by week try to make themselves better football players.” Those warnings aside, the Dukes do have the talent and experience to make a serious run at the provincial title. Beginning the year with so many returning Grade 12 See Dukes page 35

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East Coast run goes 35 hours non-stop From page 33

longer race than the West Coast. How did you tackle it? GR: Yeah, almost three times as long and with a heck of a lot more elevation change as well — my GPS gave me over 15,000 feet during the 215-km run. The great part about the run is that it intersects small coastal communities about every 15-20 km. My family drove to each town ahead of me and were waiting with open arms at each intersection. It created an incredible energy and broke the run up into much smaller segments so that it was much easier to mentally accept what I was asking my body to do.

NSN: What was the night running like? GR: I love running at night! I raced long distance adventure races for years and the nighttime stuff was always my favorite. I have a great headlamp set up through Princeton Tec and as long as the trail is well lit you can still run as if the sun is shining bright. NSN: You smashed the old record — how did you end up so far under the previous time? GR: The old record was 41 hours by Ray Zahab, but Ray had also run a trail in Northern Canada the day before. His time was very impressive on the ECT but I had no doubt that if I did not get injured I should be able to better his time NSN: Why did you choose these two trails?

Dukes meet Royals in big AA battle Oct. 7 From page 34

starters gives the Dukes a head start over most of their opponents. “I think that’s one of the most important advantages — that we can hit the ground running in terms of terminology and concepts and schemes,” said Schuman. “There might be a lot of polish that still needs to go into things to get our execution to where we want it to be but we’re able to adjust and do more things week by week than other teams.” Pushing the team’s success early this season has been Grade 12 linemen Stephen Lewis and Nick Jacklin, said Schuman. Like most of the Dukes, they play both offence and defence and have been opening holes on the O-line and plugging them up on D all season. “They spent a lot of time in the weight room and at football camps,” said Schuman. “They’ve pretty much dominated in all the games that we’ve played so far.” The offence is full of returning starters

at the skill positions, led by Grade 12 quarterback Zach McKnight who took over the starting job in his Grade 10 season. Receivers Rhys Gilbert and Jakob Doucet and running backs Marcus Acaster and Thomas Kramer round out a formidable attacking force. The offence, however, has not yet reached the high standard that Schuman expects. “It’s one problem one week and then the next week something else seems to be more apparent,” he said. “The passing game and the more elaborate plays are not exactly polished for us right now. We need to keep it simple and re-teach things a little bit.” All in all, Schuman sounds like a coach who is looking for more but who also knows that his team has the potential to win it all. Unlike preseason rankings, however, championships must be earned on the ﬁeld. “There’s some good football teams out there so we know that other teams are highly

motivated to want to have some success,” said Schuman. “We’re excited about having lots of Grade 12s back and they’re quality guys but there’s a lot of work to be done still.” The Dukes are back in action this Friday against Abbotsford Collegiate at 3 p.m. at William Griffin Park. Next Thursday North Shore bragging rights are on the line as well as important league points as Handsworth, ranked No. 5 in B.C. to start the season, hosts Windsor. Game time is 3:45 p.m., Oct. 7 at Handsworth secondary and a lot will be on the line. “It certainly will make a big difference in terms of the standings for our conference,” said Schuman. “Number one through five (in the provincial rankings), all those teams are really pretty much on par with each other. . . . We know that there are four or five other good teams, Handsworth being one of them, and to compete and beat them we definitely have to get better than we are now.”

GR: For me, I was born and raised in Mount Pearl, N.L., yet have called B.C. home for more than a decade. Since my family still resides in Newfoundland and I try to get back once a year, I have always felt as though I have two homes. This run really expresses who I am as a person, where I’m from and where I am. NSN: What was it like to run these trails in such quick succession? What were the similarities? Differences? GR: It was very tough to ﬁnish one trail and then immediately start preparing for the other. I also sustained a bit of an injury on the WCT and I did not feel anywhere near 100 per cent heading to Newfoundland. The trails are very different with the WCT being a main thoroughfare and the ECT seeing virtually no trafﬁc at all. The terrain upon both is very rugged and beautiful. I felt incredibly fortunate to be able to run upon both coasts of Canada within a few short weeks of each other. NSN: How much money did you raise? GR: I raised just over $5,000, which was my initial stated goal and every cent of it went towards Right To Play. NSN: Can people still donate? How? GR: People can indeed still donate and it would be greatly appreciated! There is a link at the top of my blog, www.garyrobbins.com.

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FOOD & Beverage Servers, Gr -12, 6 mo exp. no cert. 40 hr/wk, wage $12/hr. Korean & English Duties; Greet patrons, present menu, order/serve foods, bill/ payment. Kyungbok Palace, 143 W. 3rd St. N. Van. 604-987-3112

FEATURED EMPLOYMENT We know careers

Full-time Travel Sales Professionals

SALES CONSULTANT Capilano Audi requires a motivated, positive and enthusiastic professional to join our topperforming sales team at our new North Vancouver location. Candidate must possess an outstanding attitude along with excellent communication skills. Prior sales experience an asset but not required. Fluency in second language preferred. A current BC Motor Vehicle Sales Person License, a valid BC Drivers License and a clean driver’s abstract are all required. Weprovideanextremelycompetitiveremuneration with six-ﬁgure income earning potential to top-performers and an opportunity for career growth within a highly established brand.

Join one of Canada’s best companies to work for and sell something you love! With our ongoing expansion, we have openings across the North Shore. Successful candidates will have: ^ POQKGZ NV\GN ] SLNMQ[GO NGOKCSG NBC\\N ^ NQ\CR JQOB DCNMQOY ^ V NMOQZE VSVRG[CS TVSBEOQLZR ^ PVNNCQZ FQO MOVKG\ We offer: ^ LZSVPPGR GVOZCZE PQMGZMCV\ ^ FL\\ CZRLNMOY MOVCZCZE ^ VJVORWJCZZCZE TGZGUMN CZS\LRCZE IIHX [VMSDCZE ] MOVKG\ RCNSQLZMN ^ SVOGGO VRKVZSG[GZM QPPQOMLZCMCGN

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THE TOMAHAWK Vancouver’s oldest restaurant, voted best breakfast 16 years in a row, seeks p/t & f/t staff.

★ Line Cooks & ★ Kitchen Assistants

Day & Evening Shifts Please apply in person at 1550 Phillip Ave., North Vancouver before 11am or after 2pm.

www.tomahawkrestaurant.com

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Sales

RETIRED? BORED? National fastener Company since 1927 seeks Service Reps to visit existing hardware & Building Supplies in your town or city. One plus days per month. Contact: bwalton@langtry.com

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Trades/Technical

CEMENT FINISHERS WANTED Actively seeking experienced persons in sacking, grinding, bush hammering, pouring of slabs and stairs etc. $25/hr + accommodation and transportation a possibility. FAX Resume to STELLAR STONE 1-604-898-1182 No phone calls please.

WE THINK: CUSTOMER CARE STARTS WITH EMPLOYEE CARE.

FORK LIFT MECHANIC min 5 yrs exp. Competitive wage. Coq loc. Day shift, M-F. 604-540-2323

Preparations are underway to open a new Terasen Gas Customer Care Centre in the Lower Mainland in early January 2012. We need several customer-focused individuals to add their energy and enthusiasm to our team now; people with Customer Care experience who are driven to deliver excellent service. In exchange, we offer rewarding challenges in a il`Yadj W_]c h`Zd]_àh`[k Y[[]Yj[dZh Xh`hf[\ Yì j_a^h`\Y[d_`k Yì [eh ^_[h`[dYb g_] Y long-term career.

REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY, Automotive Technician, licensed or 3 - 4 year apprentice for GM dealer in Drumheller, Alberta. GM experience an asset but not required. Nice community close to Calgary. Good wages and benefits. Contact Service Manager 1-888-823-3371 or bob.thomas@westerngmdrumheller.com.

Now hiring for: Contact Centre Team Managers Knowledge and Learning Facilitators Quality Assurance Manager Customer Service Leaders

Complex Billing Leader Billing Leader Collections Leader Billing and Payments Manager

Education

APARTMENT/CONDOMINIUM MANAGERS (CRM) home study course. Many jobs registered with us across Canada! Thousands of grads working! Government certified. 30 years of success! www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-665-8339, 604-681-5456 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. MARITIME DRILLING Schools entry-level training for land and offshore oilrigs. Excellent wages, benefits and opportunities to travel the world. Oct 11th- Oct 30th, Nov 8th- Nov 27th. Contact 1-866-807-3960, www.mdslimited.ca. MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is rated #2 for at-home jobs. Train from home with the only industry approved school in Canada. Contact CanScribe today! 1-800-466-1535. www.canscribe.com. info@canscribe.com ONLINE, ACCREDITED, WEBDESIGN TRAINING, available for persons facing challenges to employment, administered by the Canadian Society for Social Development. Visit: www.ibde.ca. Space is limited - Apply today!

Optician Training & Contact Lens Fitter Optical Dispensing is a highgrowth ﬁeld with good pay and excellent job security. Work as an Optician in an Optical Boutique for a BC Optometrist or even start your own Optical Business!

* Classes begin October 4, 2010 BC College Of Optics #208 - 10070 King George Hwy, Surrey, BC V3S 6E8 (604) 581-0101 www.bccollegeofoptics.ca

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Music/Theatre/ Dance

ENTHUSIAST SINGERS Wanted for Classical Vocals Ensemble. Weekly rehearsal starting October in Lonsdale. Please contact singmonster@googlemail.com

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Tutoring Services

ENGLISH LESSONS- Kids English and Math, ESL, College SA’s. All levels. Call 778-867-7808 PROFESSIONAL MATH TUTOR Over 15 yrs exp K-12. Excellent Results. Shiva 604-729-5744 TUTOR DOCTOR NORTH SHORE Tutoring for All Ages and Subjects. Experienced & Qualified Tutors. 778.340.3100 ajonescox@tutordoctor.com www.tutordoctor.com

This is a unique opportunity to help share valuable customer relationships before our Customer Care Centre is open. To learn more about working at Terasen Gas, or view complete job descriptions and apply online, go to terasengas.com/careers

The future. We’ve got our best people on it. Terasen Gas uses the Terasen Gas name and logo under license from Terasen Inc.

WELDERS NEEDED Victory Rig Equipment. Lots of hours. Employer paid benefits immediately. Must hold valid AIT# or be registered Journeyman. Fax to Nicole: 780-955-1039.

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terasengas.com

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Education

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Appliances

ILAC APPLIANCE & VACUUMS

1825 Lonsdale Ave

604-987-7330

LIKE NEW!

Fridge $200 • Stove $150 Washer $175 • Dryer $150

604-306-5134 Warranty & Delivery Removal Available

Furniture

ANTIQUE PINE armoire $500. Black leather couch $200. Ikea cherry desk $50. Ikea queen bed frame $50. 604-922-0747 W Van BEAUTIFUL 5 pc dbl or queen bdrm ste, EXCELLENT COND. $799. 604-985-4390 BREAKFAST TBL, drk wood, round $85. Oak d/r ste, old English, hutch, 6 chairs $650, 2 sofa’s, ivory brocade, $50/ea. New meat slicer $40. 604-987-3815.

CARROLL HOMECARE bed, fully electric, almost new (used 1 mo.). Incl. twin mattress worth $600. Pd $3200. Asking $2200 obo. Call 604-988-5874. COFFEE TABLE with 2 matching end tables, 10 mos old, was $750, sell $250 firm. Matching sofa bed $200 call 604-984-1204

WHITE FRIDGE, STOVE, SS D/W, Good condition, SAM 604-329-7266

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Auctions

LARGE TWO DAY Unreserved Auction, October 2 & 3. Stan Turbiarz, Redwater, Alberta. Collector tractors and equipment, collectibles and farm equipment. View online: www.prodaniukauctions.com.

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For Sale Miscellaneous

BOWFLEX TREAD Climber, 2 yrs old, only used a dozen times. Moving must sell. Paid $2500, selling for $1200. Call 604-626-4122 Aldergrove

GORGEOUS Gloria Vanderbilt

wedding gown, worn once, cleaned

sz 4-8 $799. 604-985-4390

TIRES, (4) 15 in. summer Michelin very good cond. $150 all, 604-922-7367 or 778-867-7637

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Fuel

A CLEAN DRY SPLIT Maple, birch, alder. Guar lowest prices. David 604-926-0014 24H ALDER, APPLE, Birch, Maple Firewood. Split, Seasoned, Delivered. 778-552-2969/613-7301 Roscoe’s Firewood - alder, birch maple, dry, clean hardwoods, 27 yrs in Bus 7 day/wk 604-805-6694 TOP KNOT FIREWOOD est 1981 Dry Alder, Birch & Maple. Pick up or delivered. Rod 604-985-7193

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Garage Sale North Vancouver

97B- Blowout Ski & Snowboard Sale! High end DC snowboard boots, from $99. Twin tip skis from $125. Snowboards incl Lamar & Sapient from $125. Sat. Oct. 2nd & Sun. Oct. 3rd. 9am -5pm 1453 Lonsdale Ave.

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Lumber/Building Supplies

#1A STEEL BUILDING SALE! Save up to 60% on your new garage, shop, warehouse. 6 colors available! 40 year warranty! Free shipping, the first 20 callers! 1-800-457-2206. www.crownsteelbuildings.ca. FUTURE STEEL BUILDINGS CLEARANCE - Pre-engineered and custom-sized to your requirements. Factory-direct pricing. Some models discounted to halfprice to clear. CALL FOR FREE BROCHURE AND QUOTE 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170. HOME COTTAGE Building Deals!! NO-CRETE TM Prefabricated Panel - Instant Foundation System - Basement $69.99/foot, Crawlspace $49.99/foot! ICF Concrete $19.99/5.33SF Block. 792SF - 2484SF Shell Erected + Exterior Lock-up + Interior Framing from $29,975.00!! www.greenrpanel.com / 1-800-871-7089. Local Dealer/ Installers!!! NEW NORWOOD SAWMILLS LumberMate-Pro handles logs 34” diameter, mills boards 28” wide. Automated quick-cyclesawing increases efficiency up to 40%. www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT - FREE Information: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT

CHILDREN

When Eating is Harardous Eating can present a choking hazard for those of preschool age and younger. Choking is more likely to occur when a child is moving, laughing, riding in a car or eating a food that is not compatible with his or her chewing or swallowing abilities. Avoid foods that are: • larger that a pea. Make sure all chewable food is cut up into small manageable pieces: fruit, veggies, meat, and cheese. • hard and/or round - candies, raisins and other dried fruit, whole grapes, pits from olives or cherries, popcorn, sunflower seeds or nuts. • chewy or gummy - marshmallows, spoonsful of peanut butter, chewing gum, jelly candies, crusty or chewy bread, thick warm cereals, or melted cheese. Food is the most common item that causes choking in small children. Make a house rule: eat and drink only while sitting where someone can see your face.

Lumber/Building Supplies

STEEL BUILDING INVENTORY SALE... $4 to $11/sq.ft. Immediate orders only - FREE shipping, some exclusions. Up to 90 days to pay. Deposit required. Pioneer Manufacturers since 1980. 1-800-668-5422.

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3508 3507

FLAT FACED Persian/Exotic kittens. Call 604-277-7059.

Musical Instruments

KITTENS- PERSIAN mom, 2 fluffy ginger, 2 white, some blue eyes, ready 3 wks, 1st vet chk $350. N. Shore, 604-789-7490

PIANO, SHERLOCK Manning, with bench, $350, 604-987-7056

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PERSIAN & Himalayan Kittens. reg $600 & up. 604-939-1231 dreamhimicattery.com

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★CATS & KITTENS★ FOR ADOPTION ! 604-724-7652

Wanted to Buy

FIREARMS

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Dogs

All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed North Shore dealer. 604-960-0045

Puppy Paradise

WANTED TO BUY: Antiques collectibles, militaria, antique fire arms, post cards, toys, indian artifacs, cowboy 604-313-5479

9613 192ND Street

HOT SPOT FOR SALE

LOCATED IN

SURREY

3010-03

Music/Dance Instruction

PIANO, THEORY, accompaniment. Beginner - A.R.C.T. 778-881-0329 www.vancouverpiano.ca

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MAREMMA GUARD dog pups for sale. 3 males, 2 females. $375. phone 604-823-4797.

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LHASALIER HAVANESE Registered MORKIE SHIHTZU/PUGS HAVANESE/PUG PEKEPOO

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BREED BREED

M M

$695 $895 $795 $795 $895 $495 $695 $795 $695

WESTIE RETRIEVERS $895 GOLDEN $695 (BICHAPOO BD> Registered, 1 left!) $695

YORKIE Registered HAVENESE Registered BEAGLE PEKAPOM PUGGLE MIN PIN CHIHUAHUA MINI PUGGLE DASCHUND SHIHTZU/PUGS ITALIAN GREYHOUND PAPILLON Registered SHELTIE-MO PEKEPOO SHIBA-MO WESTIE SILKY TERRIER SHELTIE Registered SHIHTZU-POODLE BICHAPOO ESKI-POORegistered YORKIE MALTESE COCKALIER YORKIE-POO POM (8WEEKS,REG) ENG TOY/BICHON SHIHTZU BEAGLE TACO TERRIER

$795 $695 $895 $795 $795 $695 $895 $795

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*** SPECIALS ***

604-630-3300

JENNY - Lab Ret/Kelpie X/large/ young/female. Loves hugs & toys, energetic, boisterous with other dogs. Wary of new strangers /situations & will fear bark, blooms with consistent handlers, a rural quiet home is best. Visit the dogs at Vancouver Animal Shelter 1280 Raymur Ave 604-871-6885.

YORKIE OR Yorkie X Maltese Toy size, local, 604-590-3727 www.puppiesfishcritters.com

CAVA-POO SHIHTZU-POODLE

For information call

Shihtzu-Poodle X *** SPECIALS ***$275 Maltese-Pekingese X $395 $275 Shihtzu Pomeranian Registered, M/F $395 Yorkie-Poo $395

778-552-5366 or 778-298-5758 778-552-5366 or 778-298-5758 Mon-Sat 11:30-6:30/Sun 12-6 Mon-Sat 11-7/Sun - Free Delivery - 12-6

puppyparadise.ca mypuppyparadise.ca

ALL SMALL breed pups local & non shedding $350+. 604-590-3727 www.puppiesfishcritters.com

Livestock/ Poultry

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.

Childcare Available

Information provided by: North Shore Child Care Resource Program, a service of North Shore Community Resources Society: 604-985-7138

view ads online @ http://classiﬁed.van.net

PARK PLACE

Still a few spaces left for Montessori Jr. Kindergarten Ages 3, 4 & 5

604-990-5572

Near Capilano Mall, Heywood Park

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Homecare Available

ABSOLUTE CARE SERVICES Professionally screened Nannies & Caregivers. pt/ft 604-983-8407

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Travel Destinations

WHISTLER CREEKSIDE 1br 2 bath balc dw, fp, jacuzzi, pool, np, sleeps 4, 604-985-2132. short or long term jackrbright@telus.net

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Business Services

CHEAP TELEPHONE RECONNECT! Paying too much? Switch, save money, and keep your number! First month only $24.95 + connection fee. Phone Factory Reconnect 1-877-336-2274 www.phonefactory.ca

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Financial Services

$500$ LOAN SERVICE, by phone, no credit refused, quick and easy, payable over 6 or 12 installments. Toll Free: 1-877-776-1660 www.moneyprovider.com. A FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE - Get Your First Month Free. Bad Credit, Don’t Sweat It. No Deposits. No Credit Checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines Today Toll-Free 1-866-884-7464

www.4pillars.ca

**HOME PHONE RECONNECT** Call 1-866-287-1348. Prepaid Long Distance Specials! Feature Package Specials! Referral Program! Don’t be without a home phone! Call to Connect! 1-866-287-1348. IF YOU own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS will lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

Daycare Centres

Jr. Kindergarten Program

Send in your pet photos to the NORTH SHORE NEWS and we’ll post them to our website, nsnews.com. Include your photo and name plus your pet’s name, age, breed and any other details you’d like featured. Send your email to photo@nsnews.com or submit it via our website.

Call 1-866-690-3328

Childcare Wanted

Preschools/ Kindergarten

DO YOU LOVE YOUR PET?

Avoid Bankruptcy, Stops Creditor Calls. Much lower Payments at 0% Interest. We work for You, not Your Creditors.

New Toddler Program Sept 2010. Register now. Also 30mos - 5 yrs ★604-929-5799★

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LUXURY PET HOTEL @ YVR airport because your pet deserves a vacation too! 604-238-Pets (7387)

Cut Your Debt by up to 70% DEBT Forgiveness Program

LIVE IN nanny + housekeeping 2 kids. Nov 1st start date. ASL an asset, North Van. 604-329-1117

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Pet Services

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Look into the Classifieds to find dogs, cats and plenty of other pets looking for a home like yours!

Business Opps/ Franchises

HOME BASED ONLINE GREETING CARD distributorships available. Complete program for $514.00/USD. Earn up to $140.00/new registrant. Call or email for full details, 778-436-9665, artped@shaw.ca HOMEWORKERS NEEDED!!! Full /Part time positions available - Will train. On-Line Data Entry, Typing Work, E-mail Reading, PC/Clerical Work, Homemailers, Assembling Products. HURRY, SPOTS GO FAST! www.CanadianJobsFromHome.com

YOUR HOME. YOUR COMPUTER YOUR INCOME! Learn to operate your own minioffice outlet. Flex. hrs, FREE evaluation www.born2shine.net

Legal Services

DIAL-A-LAW OFFERS general information on a variety of topics on law in BC. 604-687-4680 (Lower Mainland) or 1.800.565.5297 (Outside LM); www.dialalaw.org (audio available). LAWYER REFERRAL Service matches people with legal concerns to a lawyer in their area. Participating lawyers offer a 30 minute consultation for $25 plus tax. Regular fees follow once both parties agree to proceed with services. 604-687-3221 (Lower Mainland) or 1.800.663.1919 (Outside LM).

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Mortgages

STOP FORCLOSURES 1st and 2nd Mortgages 604-629-8628 www.Mazuma.ca

LAYING BROWN HENS. Started Pullets. Tame. Lay well. $9.50ea. Cloverdale. ★ 604 541-0007

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

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FREE CLEAN fill (bricks) CALL 604-929-6678 FREEZER, EATONS 16 cu ft. free you p/u, 604-929-2919

DOBERMAN PUPS. CKC Reg’d, males. 7 wks, health guar’d, $1300. (Sry) Call 604-589-7477

Foster homes urgently req’d for rescued, abandoned & neglected dogs. Many breeds. www. abetterlifedogrescue.com

Recycler

4 DRAWER white bathroom cabinet (49X22) & Bathroom mirror. Free you pick up. 604-987-4352

BLUENOSE PITBULL pups, 6 left, taking appt/deposit,1st shots & wormed for info 604-701-7195 CHIHUAHUA PUPS 3 female 1 male, healthy, playful, 1st shots, family raised, $500 604-799-2040

DIGITAL KORG piano, with bench, paid $2060, receipt, as new $900, 604-913-2173 GEMEINHARDT FLUTE with case, excellent condition, $175. 604-971-1071

Dogs

Cats

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CAN’T GET UP YOUR Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift. Call 1-866-981-6591.

DINING ROOM table and 6 chairs. FREE. Call 604-926-1972

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Place Your Ad for

3 Lines – 3 Times

11 Papers!

To place an ad, please call 604-630-3300.

Business Opps/ Franchises

#1 JANITORIAL FRANCHISE Customers, (Office Cleaning), Training and support. Financing. www.coverall.com 604-434-7744 info@coverallbc.com NEED EXTRA income? Everyday Style is looking for new Consultants in your area for our Fall-Christmas season! Visit www.everydaystyle.com or call 1-866-378-4331 for information.

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Personals

full body rub sauna & steam Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Thai

Sun-Thur 10-Midnight Fri/Sat 10am-1pm

Angel Massage 604-294-8038

402-3701 Hastings St., Burnaby ATTRACTIVE mature European lady on North Shore for delightful bodysage. ANITA, 604-808-5589 BUTTERFLY MASSAGE, Asian lovely girls, 4536 Hastings St, Bby. 10am-1am, 604-299-1514.

Lily’s Relaxation Centre Nice Oriental Massage

604-986-8650 1050 Marine Dr., North Van (by McKay) parking at rear LUXURY RELAXATION SPA 778-340-2778 1053 Marine Dr, North Van

Meridien SPA LTD.

Relaxation Massage Special Rates meridienspa.com

604-985-4969 SPASIA the art of asian body care. 101 - 1075 Marine Dr. North Van. 604-980-8809

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Escort Services

GENTLEMEN! Attractive discreet European lady is available for company. 604 451-0175

To advertise call

604-630-3300

Wednesday, September 29, 2010 – North Shore News – A39

RENTALS 6505

Apartments & Condos

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

6505

Apartments & Condos

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

1 & 2 BR, Central Lonsdale, $885 - $1225, balc heat cable prkg hw. ns, np. Nov 1-15. 913-6727

1 BR & den, Ravenwoods, all appls, patio, f/p, gym, no pets, ns, $1350. Oct 1. 604-929-3317

1 BDRM: 365 East 2nd St., N Vancouver: Bright unit w/ balcony, SE facing in quiet building1 Bath , h/w & d/w. $1025/mo incl heat & h/w avl Nov 1st ph 604-726-6240

1 BR large, $855, now or Nov. 1, patio. quiet, drapes, heat incl’d. Gated prkg, no pets, 1 year lease. 321 East 2nd. 604-987-5802

1 BDRM apt; 900 sq ft garden suite; Blueridge; w/d; gas f/p; patio; carport; n/s; no pets; 604-928-4188 1 BR $1095. 2 br, ocean view, $1595 lower Lonsdale, dw ns now cat ok With 1 year lease receive 1 mo free rent 604-838-6101 1 BR, $900, 149 W 19th walk up, incl heat hw, prkg, hardwood, ns, np. avail Oct. 1, 604-988-5501

1 BR, large Lower Lonsdale, hardwood, prkg, $950 incl utils, ns np, Oct 1 or later, 604-986-1235 1 BR, reno’d, ocean view, $1125, short/long term. incld all utils, gym & pool, ns, np, 604-925-6290 1 BR Time Bldg, insuite w/d, d/w, microwave, new carpet & paint $1300 avail immed 604-790-0094 1 BR, upper Lonsdale, adult oriented bldg., incl heat/hot water, $800, avail now, 778-996-1263

Apartments & Condos

6505

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North Van Apt. Rentals

1 BR’s avail Oct 1, South facing 274 W2nd. reno’d, From $985. incls heat, hw, u/g prkg, locker, ns/np, Call 604-779-3541 1 BR/studio. THE HILLRIDGE 170 E. Keith Rd clean, quiet, concrete Heat h/w incl. np ns 985-8405 1 BR $870 now. 2 br $1180.. Oct 8 Heat & hw, no pet, no smoking, 130 W 5th St 604-987-2761

162 VICTORY SHIP Way @The Pier: Brand New. Stunning view, 7 appl, air/cond,1 br $1550; 2 br $2750 Anson Rlty 604-783-7623

REAL ESTATE 6007

BUSINESSES FOR SALE

GAS STATION & Garage. Well established, very successful. Serious inquiries only . 604-724-4848 UNIQUE PET CARE BUSINESS for sale. Ideal home business for cat lover. Established clientelle. Up to $8500 mth. 604-346-6104

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Condos/ Townhouses

6008-08

Coquitlam

COQ/BBY, CORA Tower. Brand new, 1000+sf, 2 BR, 2bth, appls, Gym, Media, 2 sec prkg. Near SFU/skytrn. Dave 604-787-1413

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Houses - Sale

6020-01

Real Estate

uSELLaHOME.com

$99 can sell your home 574-5243 Agassiz spotless 924sf 2br mobile home 55+ park $69,900 604-823-4710 id5221 Delta Bargain 450sf condo, 19+ complex, pool, park, $104,900 597-8361 id4714 Harrison Hot Springs immaculate 1650sf 3br, 2ba rancher $389K 604-796-3531 id5222 Maple Ridge drastically reduced 4.9ac serviced vu acreage $440Kobo 722-3996 id4694 Maple Ridge executive 2446sf 4br 3.5ba tnhse, fabulous view $423K 467-0275 id5226 Mission, Owner Retiring, profitable framing store & gallery $47,000 826-7993 id5176 Mission acreage secluded 2325sf 4br 3ba home 2.33 ac lot $589K 820-7222 id5225 New West updated new kit etc. 670sf 1br condo, pool $158,500 778-397-0508 id5230 Sry E Newton 1 acre lot with 2600sf 6br 2.5ba bungalow $479,900 778-549-2056 id5198 Sry Open House Sunday afternoons, 15210-82 Ave. Fleetwood huge 4542sf 8br 6ba on 6965sf lot with 2 suites $799K 507-0099 id5219 Sry Newton 1600sf 4br 2.5ba w/2nd 2br home in back, LUC lot, $479K 825-3280 id5231

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Houses - Sale

6020-04

Burnaby

2420 NORCREST CT Beautifully Reno’d 5 BR, 3 baths, cls to schl/ bus, w/mortge helper, Must Sell. Mala @ Sutton, 604-710-9030

6020-26

North Vancouver

PRIME LOCATION - $930,000 Approx 13,200 sq ft, level lot, in Princess Park area, great potential for re-development. Build a mansion. Close to school, shopping, recreation. 15 mins to downtown & skiing. Mins to both bridges. 3 storey 4 BR house with basement suite. Ideal to renovate. Act fast. No agents 604-612-0227

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6505

Apartments & Condos

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

6505

Apartments & Condos

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

2 BDRM Upper Lonsdale. Incl. Heat, h/w. N/S. N/P. 1yr lease. $1150/mth. Avail Nov 1. (604) 980-3889

Chesterfield/W15, 1br, fp, incld heat hw, cable, 1 yr lease, no pets, $850up, 604-987-9899

2 BR. 1 bath, avail now. 1 yr lease, 125 West 19th, no pets, Please call 778-554-0537

KENMORE MANOR 140 East 17th St. A bright 1 bdrm Available. Heat & h/w incl. N/S, No Pets. 604-980-4554

2 BR, $1245. Nov 1 Top floor, quiet bldg, elevator. 140 W. 17th. 604-990-8262 or 604-985-1658 2 BR 2 full bath, new kitchen & appl. inste ldry. 2 prkg. 4 blks to sea bus, N. Van. sm pet ok $1600 avail Oct. 15th. 778-340-0657 2 br bright, central Lonsdale, parking available, heat, cable & hot water, cat ok 604-988-1346 2 BR corner unit, bright, spacious, hardwood, new reno, central Lonsdale, ns, np, avail Oct 15, $1136, 604-904-7545

LE CHATEAU, 1110 E 27th, Lynn Valley 1, 2 & 3 Br large starting @ $950. np, ns, 604-980-9219 MOUNTAIN VILLAGE APTS. 2 BR avail now & Oct 1, 3 BR avail Oct 1.. 604-988-3828 www.mountainvillage.ca

567 WEST 28th ST.

Very compact 2 bedroom, 4 appliances. Nice residential area. Avail. Nov 1. N/S. $1395. Lease & perfect refs a must. Al Dodimead, ACD Realty 604 521-0311 view this & other properties @ www.acdrealty.com

Lots & Acreage

19-ACRES, LEVEL & TREED on Sunshine Coast. Creek at back & road down side. Rural, beautiful Powell River. Call Neil Frost 604-483-6345. Coast Realty Group.

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING LOT, New Westminster. $75,000 in services paid! 33’ x 130’. No HST! $324,888. Call 604-726-0677.

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2 BR, Nr Cap Univ. very spacious, incld heat & hw, 1 prkg, immed, ns, np, $1350, 604-921-4384

2 BR Woodcroft, S.W. corner, updates, no pets Immed $1350. Vistarealty.net 604-925-8824 2 BRS - Large from $1095, patios, Parklike Setting, Outdoor Pool, Playground. from 921sf, drapes, heat & prkg. incld. 1 yr lease. no pets 1228 Emery Pl., Lynn Valley 604- 987- 4922 326 WEST 1st St. 1 bdrm $775 & up. Nr seabus, secure prkg, no pets. Avail immed. 604-983-6916 3BR, SHORT term, like new building, 3bath, SS appl, gated prk, BBQ-grdn, ns, $2490, Avail Oct 15 or Nov 1 604-904-2466 Beautiful Large Suites 2 Bdrms from $1310. Avail now or Oct 1. Heat, h/w, prkg. Lease 604-986-3866

BLUERIDGE APTS (Family complex )

2 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

DELBROOK GARDENS Spacious 3 BR for $2000 Call 604-990-2971 / Weekends: 604 985-2876.

NORTHGATE MANOR 149 W. 6th St. A 1 bdrm ste, nice clean quiet bldg. Gated prkg, n/p, n/s. 604-983-0011 PARKRIDGE TERRACE 110 E. Keith Rd. Great location, park like setting, sauna, indoor pool. Studio w/den $925; 2 Br $1450 views, storage. NO PETS. 604-988-7379 www.glassmanpm.com PENTHOUSE, 2 bdrm, 360 views, sundeck, d/w, Oct 1, refs, $1800. Kathleen, 604 722-3413. STUDIO STE, Deerfields by the Sea. 6 appl, wall bed. u/g prkg, ns np, $900, Oct 1, 604-929-1628 TUCKTON PLACE Spacious 2 BR $1320. No Pets. Call 604-990-2971 / Weekends: 778-340-7406 TUCKTON PLACE 1520 Chesterfield Rd. NV –2 bdrm $1280. No Pets. Call 604 990-2971/Weekends 604 985-2876 VICTORIA PARK PLACE 615 St. Georges Ave @ E 6th St. 1 BR avail, bright, clean quiet bldg, n/p, n/s 604-980-9057 WOODCROFT, 2 br, gym, prkg, rec fac, yr lease, np ns, $1300 incl util. Available Now 604-710-9919

6505-12

West Van Apt. Rentals

DELBROOK GARDENS Spacious 2 BR for $1540 Call 604-990-2971 / Weekends: 604-985-2876. DELUXE, TOTALLY remodelled 1 bdrm in Woodcroft Hollyburn, Fab view, $1150incl prkg, heat, hydro, hot water. Oct 1. Call Dirk 604-294-9263 or 604-612-9032

GREAT LOCATION! 145 West Keith Road.

1 BR - $1130, 2 BR - $1500

CLASSI FI ED

Avail now. South facing. Ocean view. indoor pool. Concrete bldg. Ht & H/W incls.

Call 604-986-3356

6505

Apartments & Condos

6505-12

West Van Apt. Rentals

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

1550 Duchess Ave, W. Van. Studio & 1 Br Move-in Bonus, Fitness rm, out door pool, nr shops, transit & Seawall, 1 yr lease, N/pets. Heat, hw incl’d. Member of Crime Free Multi-Housing Program. 604-922-4322 Luxury Over The Seawall! Bach pool rec. rm, pet ok 2190 Bellevue Ave 604-926-6287

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

Prestigious building next to seawall. Completely renovated, granite c/tops, new appls, d/w, new kitchen & bath rm cabinets, indoor pool. Stunning ocean, city & mnt view. Steps to community ctr, shops, transit & restaurants. Sorry, no pets. 1 yr lse.

Call 604-922-8815 to view.

Furnished Accommodation

1 BR bright, FURN. hi-spd/cable, hardwood, ns cat ok, nr seabus, quiet bldg. $1300, 604-983-4321 1BR WATERFRONT w Hot Tub Luxury & Big Views in Deep Cove Nov 1 www.lockehaven.ca/winter 6 BR. Upper Brit. Prop, spectac 180° view, large decks, pool, hottub, gym, fully furnished & private Long term $6980 or short term neg. 604-913-1115

A SHORT STAY Renos, family, execs, long term. 604-987-2691 www.vancouvershortstay.com Avail Oct 1 - Unique Furn. 2 BR $1700/mo incls. Lonsdale area . grandmanor.net 604-988-6082 EXECUTIVE SUITES & Houses. Short-term. Good Rates, Call Eve - Eagles Nest. 604-763-1748 HOMAWAY INNS Specializing in furn accom at reas rates. call 604-723-7820 or visit www.homawayinns.com TASTEFUL 1 bdrm apt in fully reno Heritage House, prv ent & patio, gas f/p, in-suite w/d, d/w, fully outfitted, modern furn, close to shops, restaurant, Seabus, n/s, Available October 1, $1500/mth, 604-987-6824 UPPER DUNDARAVE, furn 1 bdrm ground level, 1 blk to bus, awesome view, priv outside area, w/d, np, ns, built-in vac, in-flr heat, $1200 incl util & hi-spd internet. Avail Oct 15. Call 604-913-3144

6540

Houses - Rent

180° VIEW Brit Prop WV 4000sf 5br+den 3 bath, lrg yrd, deck, $3450 term neg Oct 604-812-1356

WATERFRONT LUXURY The Pink Palace on the Seawall 2 & 3 br, 2 bath spacious Indoor/outdoor pools. Fitness centre & billiard room, small pets allowed, no smoking 2222 Bellevue Ave. To view: 604-926-0627 WHITEHALL APT’S Great layout 1 BR $905 Call 604-990-2971 / Weekends: 604 985-2876.

6515

Duplexes - Rent

2 BR, 1.5 bath, new, Delbrook own back yard, $1600, NS NP Oct 1, 604-988-1374..778-838-8426 2 BR bsmt, Oct 1, 300 blk E 4, very bright, front & back entry, ns, np, $875 incld utils, 604-261-8983

195 21st Street BELLEVUE TOWER 1 BR Avail Now & Nov 1

6522

2 large bdrms + den, extra large living room with f/p. #2-518 West Keith Rd. Immed 604-719-8263. 3 BR, 2.5 bath, VIEW, 5 appl, f/p, garage, Lower Lonsdale, ns, np, $2000, Avail Oct 1 or 15, 604-987-4067 or 778-229-3414 3 BR Horseshoe Bay, 2 bath, fp, radiant heat, garage, small pet ok! ns, $1650 Oct 1st 604-926-5850

2 BDRM COZY COTTAGE with bsmt, Gleneagles, West Van, f/p, $2150, Immed. 604-925-1728 2 BR, 1 bath, 1 yr new, garden servc’s incl, 1220 W16, Open Hse Mon 27 @ 6pm, $1600. 616-9421 2 BR, 1 bath, Cypress Park, Erwin Dr. f/p, 4 appl, finished bsmt, 1/2 blk to beach, NS NP, $2100, Oct. 1. Call 604-929-6236 eves / msg 2 BR +den beautiful home Mahon/22nd. sunroom, priv yd/sundeck. Cook’s kit, w/d, fp, ns, cat ok, owner down $1980. 603-5616

2 LEVEL home, 2 Br, 1 bath, 4 appls, Highland, walk to schools, yard, np, $1900, Oct 1, 960 Leovista Ave. 778-898-3088 3 BDRM, 2 bath, British Prop, lrg house, ocean view, f/p, sauna, avail NOW, short/long term, $1900. call 604-339-1888 3 BR, 1 bath, Oct 1st bottom British Properties, big yard, 5 appl carport. 604-926-5148* 315-6427

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RENTALS 6540

Houses - Rent

3 BR Central Lonsdale, rec rm carport, 2 appls, drapes, wall to wall, np ns Prof $1550. 813-7312 3 BR + studio, 3000sf bright Dundarave, hardwood, skylights, $3500 mo, ns np 604-922-4558

3 or 4 BR, Dundarave, 2 bath, 2 fp, 5 appls, quiet St. Lovely View, avail Oct 1. $2800 604-926-9394 3br+den Caulfeild Vlge 2.5bath, quiet, garage, cul-de-sac, $3500+ np, Lighthouse 604-551-1409 4 BDRM, 2 bath, BRITISH PROP spacious home, rec reno, h/w flrs, f/p, granite counters, city/N. Shore view, gardener incl. avail Oct 1, $2800 604-779-7974. 4 BR 4 ba, newer Lynn Valley, 2100sf, dbl garage, nr Mall & schools np $2950. 604-720-9483

4 BR, architecturally designed in British Prop. W Van. responsible pet welcome. steps to Sentinel School & Hollyburn Club. Avail Oct 1, ns, $3,000, 604-926-5850

6540

Houses - Rent

5 BR + 1bdrm(inlaw suite), ocean view British Prop, indoor garage. $3700 unfurn, $4200 furn, pets ok, Avail immed, 604-926-2246 5 BR, 3 bath, 2 level, Ballantree Rd W Van, 3385sf, hardwood, fp Oct. ns/np, $3100 604-469-1148

Houses - Rent

West Van, Dundarave 4 Br, 4 bath, $5600/mo, 3 Br, $3600/mo, new carpet, paint, appl, np, ns. For more details: 604-319-7674

6565

Office/Retail Rent

6 BR, 2 bath, 2322sf Lonsdale & 29th, 2 kitchens, renod, big yard, ns, np $2500+utils, 604-988-4692

LOWER CAULFEILD, approx 2000 sf retail, high visibility, excellent rates, 604-922-4138

7 BR, 4 ba, Up Lons, (2 enste), 2 kitch, island, all appl, balc’s, f/p’s, gar. $3850 NOW. 604-980-6050

MARINE & CAPILANO Private office in full office space. Call for details: 604-220-0505

890 Wildwood lane, West Van. 5BR 3 bath, lrg lot & deck, nw flrs, paint & appl $3200 604-813-9838 BOWEN ISLAND spacious 3 BR house, F/P, play area, W/D, N/S pet OK. Avail now $1150 Call 604-837-1700

6590

Rooms

1 BR priv. entry, furn, net, alarm, prkg, Mt. Hwy bus, utils, share kitchen, shwer & wd with 1 np, nd,ns, refs $550, 604-986-3854 NOVEMBER 1ST. 1Bdrm Available $600.00 Delbrook Area N/P crystalburley@gmail.com

CENTINEL HILL, updated 4br 2 bath, 2 kitch, 2 fp, hw, $3600 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net DEEP COVE water view 1 BR f/p, hardwood flrs, patio, shed, lrg lot, quiet area $1475. 604-929-5191

4 BR & DEN, Grand Blvd area, city views, large backyard, 3 car garage, carport, Oct 16 or Nov 1, $2500. 604-307-0100 4BD, 2BATH rancher near Edgemont Village. Avail Nov 1 - March 31 or for 1 year lease. $2,800 + utils, ns, np. Call 778.998.5689.

6540

WEST VAN, Caulfeild: 5 BR, 3000sf, 2.5 baths, gas f/p, carport, lots of prkg, lrg sundeck with great view, nr schl/bus, $2985/mo + utils, avail Oct 1 , 778-688-2594

6595

Shared Accommodation

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Shared Accommodation

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AVAIL NOW Share lrg house with author, architect, carpenter. $625 incl utils, wifi. 604-986-6808 NICE PRIVATE room, suits female, n/s, Central Lonsdale. Access kitchen, dining & living rms, dw, computer. $575 incl furn, utils/net. 778-885-8864 ROOM, in house. Share kitchen & bath w/male, n/s, $500 incl cable & heat. daily $25. 604-980-0647

6600

Storage

AVAIL NOW! Lower Lonsdale storage space, 600sf, electricity $450, also 900sf. with large loading doors, high ceilings, lane access. $900. 604-983-9493

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

1 BDR, bright, own entry, new renos, Upper Lynn Valley, w/d, n/s, n/p, wifi/utilities inc., $900, avail immediately. 604.990.1003

1 BR in spacious home for n/s female, internet, w/d, $495, bath enste $595 incl. 604-980-2106 2 FURN rooms, Central Lonsdale, character home, ns, $500, avail immed, 604-922-4085

Carpentry

CARPENTRY, ADDITIONS, decks, 32 yrs exp, licensed. Call Ken, Cell: 604-928-3270 EAGLE TREE Finishing Specialty

Crown moldings, base, window,door trim. Call Rob 604-690-9339

Home & Yard Carpentry. Small jobs. Bsmt, floors, concrete form, tiles. Francisco 604-710-9837 www.chulavistalandscaping.ca

8055

Cleaning

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8058

Computer Services

Computer Problems? We can help! Call for a FREE est. Wise Dogs Services Inc. 604-998-8049 Onsite Computer Repair FREE ESTIMATES Visa & M/card Call Chris 604-613-8738

8060

Concrete

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$18/HR. Quality House cleaning. 604-983-3477 www.qualityhc.com

8073

Drainage

1 BR above ground new share wd Grand Blvd furn $1200 unfurn $1050 ns np 604-986-4580

EMERGENCY SERVICE 24/7

A LICENSED electrician #19807 semi-retired, small jobs only. 604-689-1747 pgr 604-686-2319

• Drain Tiles • Wet Basements • Sump & Sewer Lowest Prices in Town

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Crown Roofing & Drainage Residental Div. Roofing installations & repairs. 604-327-3086

DRAIN TILES & WATER LINES Without Digging a Trench 604-985-4000 DRAINAGE, SEWER & WATER Call Tobias 604 782-4322

8075

Drywall

ACE DRYWALL. Avail immed. Board, tape, spraytex, repairs. 16 yr exp. No job too small. Mike 604-808-2432, 604-985-4321

ANY Yardwork, ALL Cement or Landscape Jobs Exc. Ref’s Call Chris 604-379-2640 North Van Resident

'KULAGA' European Cleaning Service Reliable & quality service. 604-618-3424 or 604-971-2574

CONCRETE FORMING, concrete work & retaining walls. Small/big job John 604-782-5229

ACME DRYWALL. Board, tape, mud. N. Shore 20 yr, avail immed Spraytext removal a specialty. Kent Cell 604-753-1116

EXP’D CLEANER using non toxic products. References available. Call Yolanda 778-228-8228

MORRISON CONCRETE Design, excavate, form & place all concrete. 604-988-2840

AFFORDABLE, Reliable, Quality Guaranteed. Boarding, Taping, Spraytex. Dave 604-984-7476

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8073

Drainage

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A & P ELECTRIC #89724 Low prices. Small jobs okay. Satisfaction guar. 604-765-3329 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

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Leviton Vizia RF+ certified installers. Small jobs to rewires, repairs, new houses. Lic #23726. Insured/bonded.

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YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 service call. Insured. Lic # 89402. Fast same day service guaranteed. We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

8087

CLEAN YOUR HOME LIKE MY OWN. Shopping, chores, errands. 604-985-5125

8058

Electrical

#381293 LIC’D Bonded Electrician. Service, reno. Low prices Jeff 604-839-2825, 604-929-1094

All Concrete/Asphalt Removal Disposal incls Quality Guaranteed, Free Estimates. Comm/ Res. 604-540-6567

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Electrical

#1167 LIC Bonded. BBB, lrg & sm jobs, expert trouble shooter, WCB, low rates, 24/7. 617-1774.

Suites/Partial Houses

1 BR +den, Pemberton Hghts, 5 appls incl wd, 850sf new, ns, np, $1150inc ut, Nov 1. 604-825-7433 1 BR ground level, own wd central Lonsdale, full bath, fp, storage, yard, ns, np, $950, 604-816-7780 1 BR new reno above grd ste, Deep Cove view, deck, $850+1/3 util ns np Immed 604-929-2435 2 BDRM Legal Suite 1100sf, newer, very bright bsmt. 7 appl., lrg storage, alarm, WI-FI, 2 parking, Caulfeild Village, n/s, n/p. $1350 + utils. 604-789-2375

Excavating

604.649.1213 CEL 604.984.2313 Res/comm, Excavating, Bobcat, Trucking, Water Lines, Sewer Lines, Drainage, Landscaping. Hrly/Contract. Free Estimates.

8090

Fencing/Gates

DIRECT FROM THE MILL 6x8 Fence Panels from $27, Siding, Decking, Roofing, Shed, Split Rail, etc... We Install Chain Link & Cedar Fencing. Free Est. 7753 Edmonds St, Burnaby Call 604-520-7792 Timberlandforestproducts.com

Suites/Partial Houses

3 BR, 2 bath, Upper Lons, all appl, f/p, granite island, garden lvl, $2250, NOW, 604-980-6050 3 BR, 2 Level, Blvd area, 2.5 bath, gas fp, dw, 2000sf, ns, np, Nov 1. $1900+%utils, 604-728-2620 3 BR bright spacious view, priv garden entry,sunny deck/yrd, ss appl, wd, fp, $1325 604-828-4924

2 BR, Calverhall, main flr, view, large deck, f/p, w/d, nr transit, $1450+ut, ns np, 778-386-6269

4 BR, 2 levels, 1300 sf, Queensbury, reno’d, w/d, d/w, priv yard, Oct 1, small pet ok, 778-223-6029

2 BR, Edgemont Village, bright house on lovely quiet St, 1 bath, mins to village, sundrenched deck & back yard, storage, ns, Oct 1, $1750. Call Keith 778-991-0924

4 BR, 2ba, Upper Lons, main floor, balc, all appl, f/p, island, 2 gar, NOW, $2350. 604-980-6050 BOWEN ISLAND, 1 BR unit ste, sep entry, kit, F/P, W/D, N/S, pets neg. Immed $ 600. 604-837-1700

2 BR Garden suite, $1200 inc util, Lynn Valley, 4 appl, f/p, n/s, n/p, exc loc, avail Oct 15 or Nov 1, Kevin 778-882-2156 2 BR grd lvl, bright, recent reno, share w/d, n.s, n/p Grd Blvd ref’s, $1275incl.immed 604-340-5116

2BR+den reno’d, w/d, f/p, nr Handsworth school ns/np, $1200 incls. 604-987-6059, 604-376-9932

8090

Fencing/Gates

NORTH SHORE FENCES Quality work by professionals Repairs and construction Call 604-230-3559

8100

Fireplaces

PRO GAS LTD Gas fireplaces. Service & safety inspection. 604-925-1341 www.progas.ca

8105

Flooring/ Refinishing

ALL FLOOR COVERINGS Repair & Replace. Material Sales Dwight, 604-980-6048 I’ll show you the inexpensive route www.fccarpets.shawwebspace.ca INSTALLATION REFINISHING, Sanding. Free est, great prices. Satisfaction guar. 604-518-7508

8120

Glass Mirrors

ANGEL GLASS, Comm/Residential, store fronts, windows & doors, custom shower & tub enclosures, patio doors, mirrors etc. 2837 Kingsway, Vancouver. 604-603-9655

8125

Gutters

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Townhouses Rent

MOVE IN ALLOWANCE 3 BR’S, 5 appls, 1.5 bath, Avail, 1 year lease, NP/NS. Rent starts at $1675. For viewing call 604-986-0511

Noma 728 W.14th St, 908-7368. 3 level, 3 BR, 2.5 baths, 2 prkg, roof deck, lease, $2300.

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Have you registered your suite? Did you know that if you own a property in West Vancouver that contains secondary accommodation, you are required to have a business licence prior to renting it out. Register by Sept 30 & pay the discounted fee. To apply call 604-925-7152

8125

Gutters

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North Shore Gutters. Sales & Install 5’’ continuous gutter, minor repairs, cleaning. 604-988-5294 RITS GUTTER CLEANING & repairs, power washing. Quick & affordable 604-897-7487 THE GUTTER GOD. Gutter cleaning & repairs. All ext cleaning Reas rate Brian 778-837-0410

8130

Wanted To Rent

ESTABLISHED CONTRACTOR & dog need long term suite, townhouse or house with garage, quiet, mature asap 604-728-9185 RETIRED BUS Driver & wife with small mature dog want to rent 1 br on North Shore 778-867-6482

6620

Warehouse/ Commercial

NVAN 103-130 Pemberton Ave, 3700sf, W/H with a/c office, lrg O/H door, 200 amp, 3 phase, fenced yd, great exposure, avail soon, 604 929-9493, www.westrockproperty.com

8150

Kitchens/Baths

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2 BR reno’d, grdn lvl, furn’d/ unfurn. $1350. Np, ns, Avail Imm, 604-377-4844

3 BR ground flr, 329 E. 6th, yard, ns, cat ok, $1200. Lighthouse Realty Wes 604-551-1409

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6602

2 BR bsmt, bright, wd, dw, ns, Ambleside, Park Royal, Bus, Cats OK, $1395.. 778-848-2747

2 BR new, Lynn Valley, d/w, insuite w/d, fenced yard, nr amen $1450. Oct 1 np ns 604-990-9539

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6602

Hauling

CHEAP LOADS Fast Reliable Service 604-922-5101 DD HAUL & DELIVERY Service delivered with pride. Loads from $30 each. David 604-512-7471

8140

Heating

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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

Fall Services

SAME DAY SERVICE “More than just mowing!”

Yard Clean-ups • Hedges Pruning • Gutters • Aeration Lawn Mowing Christmas Lights Rubbish Removal

Lawn Treatment • Maint. • Power Raking Pruning • Trimming • General Clean-Up Topping Trees • Free Estimates

8175

Binder:

ENGLISH LAWNS

T-A STONEWALL. Rockwalls, paving stones, Allan block walls, etc. 987-8155 / 250-4117

Award Of Excellence NEED A GREAT NEW LAWN?

Total Landscaping Call 604-929-7732 www.englishlawns.com

8180

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

Home Services

ADVERTISE YOUR NEWS! Post a classified in a few easy clicks. Choose your province or all across Canada. Best value. Pay a fraction of the cost compared to booking individual areas. www.communityclassifieds.ca. NORTH SHORE Home Services Windows, gutters, power washing 604-988-5294

Chau Le Gardening Tree cutting & topping, shrubs, yard cleanup, trimming, hedging, 604-782-5288

ENGLISH LANDSCAPER gardener, 30 yrs exp, complete garden maint. Les 604-209-8853

Excellent Pro Painting Service 20 yrs exp, refs, warranty. Reas, res/comm Richard 604-618-0205

FREE ESTIMATES

Good Day Painting Fully Insured, Quality Work, Res/Comm, No Payment till Job is Completed! Call Thomas 604 377-1338

Licenced & Insured Local & Long Distance Seniors Discount

604-537-4140

8185

Moving & Storage

POPEYE’S MOVING Scott 604-377-2503

www.popeyesmovingbc.com

TwoGuysWithATruck.ca Moving, Storage, Free EST 604-628-7136. Visa, OK

604-724-3670

36.88

Plus env. fees & taxes With up to 5L of oil

Quality European Craftsmanship • renovations • custom homes • kitchens and baths • over 20 yrs experience

DELBROOK

PLUMBING & DRAINAGE

Carlo @ 604-818-5919

604-729-6695

COMPLETE HOME RENOS

Plumbing

604-729-3864

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RED SEAL

Drainage & Plumbing Inc.

Plumbing, Drainage, Repairs & Installation

•Professional, Reliable • Licensed & Insured • North Shore co. est. 2001

SAVE ON PLUMBING! Licenced Plumber/Gas fitter, $65/HR. Same

day service. 604-987-7473 Samy

604-773-4549

Pools/Hot Tubs

8225

Three time Georgie Award Finalist National Sam Award Finalist Georgie Award for Best Renovation “Why Trust Your Renovation To Anyone Else”

Power Washing

604-728-3009

www.jkbconstruction.com

604-773-4549 Fall Cleanups Driveways, walkways, etc. Get rid of that moss & mess around your home or work.

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North Shore Home Services. Power Washing, Window & Gutter Cleaning. 604-988-5294

8240

All Kinds of Renovations • Rooﬁng • Forming • Framing

Renovations & Home Improvement

Call 604.721.8743

ABBA RENOVATION carpentry, plumbing, wiring, painting, tiling. Work guar, Refs. (604)986-4026/805-8463

CUSTOM BATH & KITCHEN We also do

BAMFORD CONSTRUCTION Ltd. Quality Renos & Repairs. 604-986-2871 www.bamford.ca

Drywall • Tiles • Flooring • Painting Ceiling• Finishing Carpentry • Sundeck • Fences • Siding • Sheds and Basement Improvements Free estimates and WCB

604-618-4988

#1 IN RATES & SERVICE Licenced local plumber. Plug Drains, Reno’s 1-877-861-2423

A LADY PAINTER, professional & color consult, 20 yrs on North Shore. exc refs. 604-961-3451

Int./Ext. Renovations Home Repair & Maintenance Colin Yarrow cyhomeservices@gmail.com

SELECT POOL & SPA All pool & spa work Call Vince... 604-760-7229

Main sewer lines, water lines, camera inspections, plugged drains, hot water tanks and drain tiles. 24/7 Emergency available Sat/Sun/Holidays Licensed, Insured, Bonded

A CLEAN PAINT JOB. Quality 1 room from $127. Int-ext, WCB 22 yrs exp. Cell: 604-727-2700

Greg 604-818-0165

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8222

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• Kitchens • Bathrooms

PLUMBERS

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PLUMBING, HEATING & DRAINAGE

Painting/ Wallpaper

JB’s PAINTING • 99/room – Int/Exterior

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8220

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8205

STORMWORKS

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8195

Renovations & Home Improvement

8240

Plumbing

PROFESSIONAL PAINT JOB

● Oil Tank Removal ● Recommended ● Insured ● Reasonable Rates

EARLY FALL SPECIAL!

• Oil, Lube, Filter • Exhaust System • Electrical Systems • Brakes • Front End • Tires • Belts • Cooling System • Fluid Level

MILANO Painting 604-551-6510 Int/Ext. Good Prices. Free Est. Written Guar. Prof & Insured.

www.affordablemoversbc.com

NORTHLAND MASONRY. Rock, slate, brick, granite, pavers. 20 yrs exp on the N. Shore. No job to small.. Will 604-805-1582

604-926-1526 604-726-9153

45 We accept Visa, Mastercard & Interac

8193

8220

ARGENS PAINTING, Best prices in town, int/ext. Res. Comm. Free estimates. Sonny 604-838-0618

1 to 3 Men

Masonry

★CNN Landscaping ★ Weeding ★yard cleanup★mulch★ low rate Free est. call Nick 778-840-6573

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Free Estimates

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STEMS & Seeds, yard cleanups, pruning etc, res/com, WCB, insured, 25yrs exp. 604-925-0464

A.All Area Gardening Service

Painting/ Wallpaper

8195

AFFORDABLE MOVING

S & W GARDENING SERVICE Comm/res maint, clean-up. Japanese Gardener 604.986.0059

604-990-1252

Moving & Storage

8185

JAPANESE GARDENER Landscape & maintenance, clean-ups, trimming. Reas, free est, 25 yrs exp 604-986-8126

PEAK Yard Maint & Powerwash Lawn Care, Hedge Trim, Window Cleaning. Doug • 604-837-9417

GARDEN SERVICES LTD.

Lawn & Garden

PACIFIC LANDSCAPING lawn installations, retaining walls, pavers drainage etc 839-1225

General Garden Work & Winterizing

GREATER VANCOUVER Paving Stone Guys Specializing in paving stones and retaining walls 20 yrs exp. Fully insured Kurt - 778-233-5262 Andrew - 778-991-6535

SYKES LANDSCAPES - New lawns, paving stones, ret walls, fencing, outdoor kitchens - 604-454-4954

8160

Lawn & Garden

DRESSES

RAINCOAT or OVERCOAT

Fancy - Extra

PANTS (Plain)

499

NO LIMIT

• Drive Through • Quality at Reasonable Prices

BLOUSE, SWEATER

COMFORTER SLEEPING BAG

New Pant Zipper or Pant Hemming

Black, Wool, Heavy & Lined - Extra

Rayon, Beaded - Extra

Down or Heavy - Extra

Some restrictions may apply.

2 PC SUITS

DRAPES

BLAZER

Laundered Shirts

1099 $1299

604-980-5656

NO LIMIT

Pleated, Heavy, Lined, White, Rayon & Fancy - Extra

499

799 $ 99 8 $

1299

UNLINED

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per panel pricing

549

899

199

Silk, Velvet, White, Jeans $1.00 Extra • Excluding Leather & Suede

EACH

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FALL SPECIALS BC Pinot Noir On Special $126.38 (Regular Price - $153.13)

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A42 – North Shore News – Wednesday, September 29, 2010

HOME SERVICES 8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

8250

CORAZZA Contracting Quality European Craftsmanship. Renovations, custom homes, kitchens & baths, over 20 yrs exp Carlo @ 604-818-5919

Don’t Miss This One!

15% OFF

604-929-7133 604-973-0290

Fortif Construction: North Shore home reno specialists. 604-202-1264 www.fortif.ca

8255

604-929-7133 604-973-0290

#1 EXCLUSIVE CARPENTRY Interior finishing; bath & kitchen remodelling, tile & stone setting. Stephen, 604-888-1285

#1 All Season Rooﬁng

RENOVATIONS: FROM Rendering to Reality. Visit ccirenos.com and look for our listing on Sundays. 604-980-8384

Re-Rooﬁng & Repairs Specialists

Book before Sept. 30 and we will pay ½ the HST

SMALL JOBS WELCOME RENO Kitchen/Bath, Crown Mouldings, Drywall, Painting, Flooring, 604-771-2201, 771-5197

20 year Labour Warranty available

604-591-3500

Roofing

A Eastcan Roofing & Siding Ltd Re-Roof, Repair. Ins. WCB. BBB. 604-961-0324 or 604-562-0957

10% off ALIN Maintenance •Roof •Chimney •Skylight Repairs •All Leak Problems! 604-319-2229

WESTCOAST ROOFING SYSTEMS

CURTIS JOHN ROOFING (since 1978) Roof tune-up from $149. 24 hr repair. 604-985-1913

8250

8315

604-987-7325

$ BEST RATES $ Jerry 604-618-8585 Andrew 604-618-8585

Rubbish Removal

A-1 TRI CRAFT TREE SERVICES (EST. 1986)

DD HAUL & DELIVERY

A. A. BESTPRO Tree Service LTD. Tree top trim, Hedge Trimming, Pruning, Tree Removal, Stump Grinding etc. CALL SUKH free est. 604-726-9152 or 604-984-1988

604-512-7471

★AAA★ TREE SERVICE. Tree & stump removal, pruning/trimming. Ins & cert. arborist 604-987-8500

Proficient service, meeting all your needs, providing ‘quality workmanship’ Delivered with pride. Loads from $30 each Please call David

#1 TRAILER TRASH BOYS

We haul everything, no load too big or small, we do it all. Free est. 604-317-2500/ 929-7195

DYNAMIC STUMP grinding, Specializing stump removal, prof affordable removals 778-840-9321

ALL JUNK - remove for res. & Comm. Free est. 7days/wk. $15off. w/ad. 604-537-8523

Expert Tree Care - Cert. Arborist. 25 yrs exp. Fully Ins.

BELL MINI BINS 604-922-5101 Small or large household jobs & Mini bin service. 7 days a week Fast ★ inexpensive ★ reliable.

Treeworks 15 yrs exp. Tree/ Stump Removal, Prun’in & Trim’in & View Work 291-7778, 787-5915 www.treeworksonline.ca

DISPOSAL BINS 4 - 40 yard bins. Starting from $179 including dump fees. Disposal King, 604-306-8599

8300

8335

RESIDENTIAL DIVISION LTD.

• BBB • RCABC • GAF/ELK Master Elite Contractor • Residential Rooﬁng • Liability Coverage and WCB • Designated Project Managers • Homes & Strata • Third Party Inspection Installations & Repairs Call 604-327-3086 for a free estimate •• 24 Hr Emergency Service Quote code 2010 for a 5% discount www.crownresidentialrooﬁng.com

Window Cleaning

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Stucco/Siding/ Exterior

• Window cleaning • Gutter cleaning/repairs • Power washing • WCB insured • Free Estimates

J. PEARCE STUCCO CONTRACTING. Residential / Commercial. 604-761-6079

Tried & True Since 1902

Quality Home Improvement ★ Stucco ★ All Kinds. No Job Too Big or Small. 604-725-8925

West Coast

Home Services.ca

8309

604-984-4147

Tiling

NORTH SHORE Home Services Gutter & window cleaning, Power Washing Est 1963. 604-988-5294

Ceramic & Stone Installation •Bath •Kitchen •Floors •Decks Int/Ext •Free Est • 604-789-5671

AUTOMOTIVE

September-to-Remember Mercedes-Benz STAR DAYS

STAR DAYS

PRE-OWNED EVENT

SEPTEMBER 17 - 30 2007 2007 2008 2008 2008 2008 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2010 2010 2007 2007 2009 2009 2009 2009 2010 2010 2007 2007 2007

B200 B200 B200 B200 B200 B200 B200 B200 B200 B200 B200 B200 B200 B200 Turbo B200 Turbo B200 Turbo B200 Turbo B200 Turbo B200T B200 Turbo B200 Turbo C280W C280W C280W

M149571 M147196A M146454 M146551 M147560 M147950 V144684 V147210 M149036 B147544 N143451 V149151 V148890 M147191A M144845 N145090 N145092 N145133 N145179 R1128348A V148704 M148535 M147622 M144975

Night Black Polar Silver Calcite White Polar Silver Polar Silver Comet Grey Cosmos Black Polar Silver Polar Silver Night Black Cosmos Black Calcite White Calcite White Calcite White Comet Grey Night Black Night Black Calcite White Night Black Cosmos Black Polar Silver Iridium Silver Iridium Silver Iridium Silver

$20,900 $24,800 $22,900 $23,800 $23,800 $24,800 $25,900 $24,900 $25,900 $26,800 $26,800 $26,900 $28,800 $22,900 $23,800 $27,900 $27,900 $29,900 $29,900 $29,900 $29,900 $24,900 $26,800 $26,800

SPACE BOOKING For: MERCEDES BENZ CANADA Rep: DonnaDisp Ad#: 1269095

ROBIN’S 604-986-4091 -

ROD’S RUBBISH REMOVAL Prompt, reliable, reasonable. 7 days/week. Rod 604-985-7193

Roofing

Tree Services

Dangerous tree removal, pruning, topping, hedge trimming & stump grinding. Fully insured & WCB

604-984-9004

A+

• Flat Rooﬁng • Cedar Shakes • Asphalt Shingles • Roof Maintenance

Top Soil

Dalton Trucking Ltd. Special: Top soil $15/yd. Sand gravel, trucking etc 604-986-6944

Call AFFORDABLE QUALITY ROOFING LTD.

20 YEARS IN BUSINESS

Renovations & Construction. Mano, 604-990-1671/230-7970 www.dimandevelopments.com

8310

Have Your Roof Done Between Now & Oct 31

booked before before Feb. (if (if booked Nov.15/10) 15/10)

DIMAN DEVELOPMENTS.

Roofing

FALL SPECIAL SAVE THE HST

LIONS LONSDALE GATE ROOFING ROOFING

Design Build Renovations! New Kitchen, Bathroom? House or Condo Specialists. 604-418-7691 www.showcase-interiors.com

8250

Roofing

$17,900 SOLD

$21,900 $19,900 $20,900 $20,900 $21,900 SOLD $22,900 $22,900 SOLD $23,900 SOLD $24,900 $24,900 $23,900 $24,900 $19,900 $21,900 $25,900 SOLD $25,900 SOLD $25,900 $27,900 $26,900 $26,900 SOLD $21,900 $23,900 $24,900 SOLD

2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2006 2007 2007 2009 2009 2007 2005 2009 2009 2009 2009 2007 2007 2007

Finance rates starting from

0.9%

- Over 200 Pre-owned vehicles SALE PRICED - FIRST 3 PAYMENTS WAIVED * - Warranty up to 6 years / 120,000 km

*3 month payment waiver is available on model year 2006 - 2009 Mercedes-Benz B, C, E and M Class vehicles only. Monthly payment is not to exceed $500 per payment (tax included).

C300W C300W C300W 4Matic C300W 4Matic C300W 4Matic C300W 4Matic C300W 4Matic C300W 4Matic C300W 4Matic C350W CLS55 AMG CLS550 CLS550 CLS550 CLS550 CLS63 AMG E55 AMG E320CDI Diesel E300W 4Matic E350W 4Matic E350W 4Matic E63 AMG E63 AMG E63 AMG

M149094 M149303 M149644 B145216 M144973 M134029 M148612 M148627 M149136 M149016 B124050 M149400 M149405 N144875 N137661 B147583 M135994 N145155 1021009A N143790 N143797 M140557 M126494 M143307

Steel Grey Steel Grey Obsidian Black Calcite White Iridium Silver Pewter Silver Calcite White Steel Grey Sanidine Beige Palladium Silver Indium Grey Obsidian Black Iridium Silver Iridium Silver Iridium Silver Obsidian Black Iridium Silver Pewter Silver Iridium Silver Calcite White Obsidian Black Colombite Black Iridium Silver Iridium Silver

Mercedes-Benz North Shore 1375 Marine Drive

$36,800 $36,800 $37,900 $38,800 $38,800 $38,800 $37,900 $38,800 $38,800 $39,900 $58,800 $58,800 $60,800 $76,800 $73,800 $68,800 $43,800 $55,900 $56,800 $56,800 $56,800 $63,800 $69,900 $69,900

$34,900 $34,900 $33,900 $34,900 $35,900 $36,900 $36,900 SOLD $36,900 $36,900 $36,900 $54,900 $55,900 $57,900 $59,900 $63,900 $63,900 SOLD $33,900 $49,900 SOLD $51,900 $51,900 $53,900 $54,900 $59,900 $59,900

2006 2008 2009 2010 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2008 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2008 2007 2007 2008 2008 2008 2007 2007 2009

S430W 4Matic S450W 4Matic S450W 4Matic S450W 4Matic S550V S550V S550V S550V 4Matic S550V 4Matic S550V 4Matic ML320CDI Diesel ML320CDI Diesel ML320CDI Diesel ML320CDI Diesel ML320CDI Diesel ML320CDI Diesel ML350 ML350 ML350 ML350 ML350 ML500 ML500 ML550

M138571 M148637 N146821 N146774 1010374A M142188 M148650 M138439 M148013 M149143 M144998 M146107 M147883 M148985 M149310 M149343 1021019A M147143 M149278 M148956 M148984 1014748A M146203 B141289

Silver Iridium Silver Iridium Silver Flint Grey Flint Grey Iridium Silver Obsidian Black Barolo Red Calcite White Obsidian Black White Alpine Rain Iridium Silver White Iridium Silver Obsidian Black Iridium Silver Obsidian Black Capri Blue Calcite White Obsidian Black Pewter Silver Iridium Silver Obsidian Black

$38,800 $63,800 $79,900 $91,900 $58,800 $59,900 $60,800 $66,800 $65,900 $79,900 $44,900 $44,900 $43,800 $43,800 $45,900 $48,800 $39,900 $40,800 $48,800 $48,800 $49,900 $45,900 $45,900 $63,800

$31,900 SOLD $57,900 SOLD

$75,900 $85,900 $53,900 $55,900 $56,900 $61,900 $64,900 SOLD $77,900 $41,900 $41,900 $41,900 $41,900 $42,900 $44,900 $36,900 $37,900 SOLD $43,900 $44,900 SOLD $45,900 SOLD $41,900 $41,900 SOLD $57,900 SOLD

604-984-9351 mbvancouver.ca/preowned

Wednesday, September 29, 2010 – North Shore News – A43

AUTOMOTIVE 9105

Auto Miscellaneous

$0 DOWN & we make your 1st payment at auto credit fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599. www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309 WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Last week 12 out of 18 applications approved! We fund your future not your past. Any Credit. Want a VISA? www.coastlineautocredit.com or 1-888-208-3205.

9110

Collectibles & Classics

9160

Sports & Imports

9129

Luxury Cars

2008 DODGE Viper SRT-10. Receivership Sale: A “black beauty” with only 8000 km. Convertible. Invitation for Offers package available by calling Marty at 250-217-4817 or email at marty.eakins@hmpltd.com.

9145

Scrap Car Removal

FREE

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL No Wheels, No Problem CASH FOR SOME COMPLETE CARS OPEN 24 HRS. INCLUDING HOLIDAYS

MIKE:

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#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle Removal Ask about $500 Credit!!! $$ PAID for Some 604.683.2200

Pays $150 minimum for Full-Size Complete Vehicles. Free Removal! 2-Hr. Service in Most Areas

Call 778-316-3217

THE SCRAPPER SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

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604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 2H

9155

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

2006 DODGE 3500 Laramie 1 ton Dually. Receivership Sal.130,000 km. Lanedo Deck Crane 1100 lb capacity. Invitation for Offers package available by calling Marty at 250-217-4817 or email at marty.eakins@hmpltd.com 2006 FORD F550 diesel. Receivership Sale. Flat Deck with mounted Lanedo 1100 crane. 230,000 km. Invitation for Offers package available by calling Marty at 250-217-4817 or email at marty.eakins@hmpltd.com

52 km $23,000 mint 604-224-7819

2007 RANGE Rover Sport HSE, 43,000mi, stormer wheels, +tires studded $45,000, 604-728-7221

North Shore’s Finest

Volvo of North Vancouver

The North Shore’s Best 2005 Inﬁniti G35 Sports Coupe 4 seater, auto/Tiptronic, local, leather, sunroof, pwr front seats, 18” Inﬁniti wheels, new tires, only 72k, immaculate. $21,850 2007 Volvo C30 2.4i Coupe, auto, local, power moonroof, a/c, pwr group, only 39k from new, spotlessly kept. $19,850

2003 Mercedes Benz SLK 230 pwr steel top convertible, auto/Tiptronic, local, only 85k, immaculate. $18,850

2008 FORD F350 SUPER 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID 2008 LEXUS ISF Leather, sunroof, pwr windows & locks, only Black on black, fully loaded, DUTY XLT 58,630kms, gold U5491. Was $23,995. only 28,000kms, local, clean Leather, turbo diesel, must see! MGRS SPECIAL $22,995 $38,000 $54,990

2007 HYUNDAI ACCENT SR Pwr group, a/c, subwoofer, only 35,000kms NOW $13,900

2006 CHEV COBALT SS Sporty & clean, U4484 PRICED TO SELL $9,999

2010 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ LTD Demo, bluetooth, DVD, only 14,000kms ONLY $42,300

2009 TOYOTA COROLLA XRS Silver, auto, only 54,000kms, one owner, U5535 $19,995

2010 LEXUS RX 350 Only 27,000kms, silver on black leather $45,990

2007 FORD F150 XLT New leather, heated seats, all pwr options $21,731

2010 VOLVO XC60 T6 Fully equipped & top of the line, U4568 $44,999

2009 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GL Auto, low kms, a/c, pwr group $14,808

2009 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID Leather, sunroof, pwr windows & locks, only 47,378kms, U5490. Was $24,995 MGRS SPECIAL $23,995

2010 LEXUS LX570 Grey, fully loaded, only 6,800kms, save $10,000 $93,990

2007 BMW 525I Alloys, I-Drive, sunroof $28,909

2007 VOLVO S60 2.5T Auto, leather, navigation, AWD U4558 $22,999

2008 HYUNDAI ACCENT SPORT Auto, sunroof, alloys, a/c, low kms ONLY $11,950

2008 LEXUS IS 350 One owner, immaculate, sport pkg, pearl white, only 27,000kms, U10893A SALE $38,995

2009 LEXUS IS 350 Fully loaded, black on black, only 30,000kms $46,990

2007 MERCEDES BENZ B200 Leather, low kms $20,534

2007 VOLVO C30 T5 M Sunroof, turbo, 5spd, low kms, U4562 $24,888

2004 Mercedes Benz C240 Sedan, auto, local, pwr moonroof, alloy wheels, CD, only 58k, immaculate. $16,850

2007 KIA RONDO EX Pwr group, only 14,000kms $14,995

2007 TOYOTA YARIS 5dr hatchback, pwr wind & locks, keyless entry, only 58,921kms, U5554 $14,995

2009 LEXUS ISF Silver on black $61,990

2007 AUDI A4 3.2 QUATTRO S-Line pack, Xenon lights, only 36,000kms $32,768

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

2005 Mercedes Benz C230 Kompressor Sports Hatch Coupe, 6spd manual, panorama sunroof, only 59k, spotless. $15,850

2007 TOYOTA YARIS 5dr hatchback, a/c, pwr group, only 62,000kms. Was $14,900 NOW $14,530

2007 TOYOTA YARIS Sedan, red, auto, only 37,700kms, U5555 $13,995

2008 LEXUS IS 250 AWD, fully loaded, only 11,800kms, Lexus Certiﬁed $43,990

2007 VW RABBIT 2.5 New rims and tires, tinted windows, manual $13,788

NO PAYMENTS FOR 90 DAYS O.A.C

2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE GL 3.3L V6, AWD, pwr group, 125,400kms NOW $17,995

2007 TOYOTA CAMRY LE V6 Pwr seat, cruise, a/c, grey, very comfortable, U11014A $18,995

2008 MERCEDES BENZ ML 550 White on tan, only 30,000kms $49,990

2006 MAZDA 3 Leather, pwr options, premium audio, 2.3L $14,907

2007 LEXUS IS250 Pearl white, auto, a/c, low kms, U4565. Was $28,999 NOW $23,999

2007 MAZDA 3 GS SPORT Low kms, a/c, pwr group. Was $18,900. NOW ONLY $18,530

2007 TOYOTA RAV4 SPORT White, alloys, V6, pwr windows & locks, keyless entry, U5548 $23,495

2006 LEXUS RX 400H Savanagh on tan, fully loaded, Lexus Certiﬁed $34,990

2006 VW TOUAREG V6, only 40,000kms, sunroof, new tires, leather $29,872

2004 SUZUKI AERIO 4dr, auto, a/c, low kms, U4561A $8,998

2007 HYUNDAI ACCENT L Manual ONLY $8,808

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2007 NISSAN 350Z CONVERT Black on black, 6spd manual, only 47,000kms, don’t miss this beauty, U5526 $31,995

2006 INFINITI G35 COUPE White on grey, fully loaded, low kms $27,990

2006 MERCEDES BENZ ML350 Navigation, pwr trunk, park assist $29,422

2003 MAZDA MPV LX Auto, a/c, 7 pass, U4582. Was $8,999 NOW $7,595

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

2007 TOYOTA YARIS 3dr hatchback, auto, only 72,000kms, very clean, U5503. Was $10,995. SALE PRICE $9,995

2003 TOYOTA RAV4 AWD, great condition, silver on grey, auto $15,990

2006 AUDI TT QUATTRO 1.8 TURBO AWD, 6 spd manual, leather, Xenon lights $26,818

2002 MERCEDES BENZ CLK 430 Convertible, auto, low kms, U4573 NOW $22,999

2003 HYUNDAI ELANTRA VE Low kms, a/c, pwr group ONLY $6,300

2003 PONTIAC VIBE 128,000kms, black, hatchback, a/c, pwr windows & locks, very clean, U10893C SALE PRICE $8,995

2004 PORSCHE CAYANNE S Grey on grey, 22” wheels, great looking SUV $28,990

2004 MAZDA RX8 Premium audio, manual, must see! $16,887

1999 NISSAN PATHFINDER 4WD, auto, a/c, U00107 $9,999

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2006 Mazda 3 4Dr Sedan DX, auto, local, pwr group, a/c, only 34k, immaculate $10,850 2004 Hyundai Sonata GLX V6, 4dr, auto/Tiptronic, local, sunroof, leather pwr seats, climate control a/c, heated seats, only 39K from new, spotless. $9,850

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2001 Volvo S40 1.9 Turbo 4Dr Sedan, auto, local, only 141k, extremely well kept. $8,850 1995 BMW 320i 4Dr Economy Sedan, auto, local, sunroof, alloy wheels, only 163k, exceptionally well kept. $4,850

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