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Does city man hold key to a fortune?
Company expects a profit of $100,000
He says he knows where massive treasure is located in the Arizona desert
BY NIKI HOPE REPORTER
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BY ALFIE LAU REPORTER alau@royalcityrecord.com
By day, Mark Clayton is a highrise window cleaner. But when he’s on vacation or relaxing, he’s thinking about the billion-dollar hidden treasure he thinks he’s found in the Superstition Mountain area just outside of Phoenix, Arizona. “This is a project that started in 1997, and this may be the largest hidden treasure find ever,” said the uptown New Westminster resident. Now before every Johnny-come-lately starts booking flights for Arizona, the treasure is underground and on U.S. national parks land, so anybody caught taking anything from the land will be subject to some tough American laws. Instead, if you want to learn about the treasure, you can pick up a copy of Clayton’s recently released book, The Conclusion to the Original Peralta Stone Maps: The King’s Royal Treasure. The 73-page book is filled with neverbefore-revealed secrets and factual information that promises to electrify readers. The pictures and maps also show where the treasure is located, deep in the mountains just outside of Phoenix. Clayton’s book is built around the mysterious Spanish legend of King Fernando VI’s Royal Fifth, a treasure that has been sought for more than 150 years. Using maps and pictures taken by Clayton and his friends during their 13-year journey, the quest for the hidden treasure involves ancient maps, sun symbols, Spanish Mountain monuments, Spanish trail markers and the Arizona desert.
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Treasure hunter: Mark Clayton with a copy of his recently released book, The Conclusion to the Original Peralta Stone Maps, which tells the story of a treasure related to Spanish King Fernando VI. In addition, Clayton provides a history of the culture of this fascinating area over the past 300 years, which include the Apache Indians, the Mexicans, the Spaniards and the U.S. Calvary. Clayton’s quest began when he met
Phoenix resident Dave Ramirez in a prospecting shop. “Dave was telling me about all the gold, diamonds and emeralds that were part of this lost treasure, and I was
The New Westminster school district’s business company, which oversees a school in China, expects to make $100,000 this year. The business company is in a position to be profitable this year, said school trustee Brent Atkinson, who is CEO of the company, which charges students in China for the B.C. school curriculum. This is the third year in a row that the company will bring money into the district to offset the almost $1 million the district has invested. The audited financial statements for 2008 showed net earnings of $36,649, and $157,365 for 2009. But earnings are down from last year. Atkinson wouldn’t say why. “I will wait until the audited financial statements are out and the business company reports back to the shareholder, that is the district,” he said. The business company has been a controversial endeavour for the school district. Parents have argued that it has drained time and money from the district. Since Atkinson took over the business company about three years ago, it has turned a profit. Still, the business company can’t seem to appease its critics. A recent front-page Vancouver Sun article on the poor financial showing of school district business companies, described New Westminster’s as “the most controversial.” Atkinson takes issue with the article and wrote a letter, outlining his concerns, to the Sun. The letter was never published, he said. ◗Schools Page 4
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New Westminster Celebrates the 140th May Day New Westminster City Council, New Westminster Board of Education and Hyack Festival Association proudly present the 140th May Day Celebration on Wednesday May 26, from 11:15 am to 1:30 pm at Queen’s Park Stadium. This unique New Westminster event is the longest running May Day celebration in the commonwealth. School children from all over the city will gather at Queen’s Park Stadium for the crowning of the new May Queen, a tradition since 1870. As well, parts of the festivities include Folk Dances, May Pole Dances and Sport Events. The Ancient and Honourable Hyack Battery will fire a short salute in honor of May Day.
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City Hall Open House The City of New Westminster will be hosting its annual Open House on Saturday, May 29th from 1:00 – 3:30 pm at City Hall, 511 Royal Avenue. Following the Hyack Parade, bring the whole family down to City Hall and see how your city works. This year we’re going green! Each department will highlight the various initiatives they’ve implemented to promote a greener and more sustainable community. The day will include lots of great “green” activities including games, crafts, displays, prizes, face painting, refreshments, and the opportunity to have your photo taken in the Mayor’s chair (please bring your own camera this year). Come discover your City Hall and see how we’re keeping our city green!
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Local program gives youth a peek into what a career in firefighting might be like BY THERESA MCMANUS REPORTER tmcmanus@royalcityrecord.com
Attending the firefighters youth program has fuelled Alex Reid’s ambition to become a firefighter. The 18-year-old New Westminster resident was one of a dozen youths who participated in a recent youth firefighter program that was sponsored by New Westminster Fire and Rescue Services and New Westminster’s department of parks, culture and recreation. “I loved it,” Reid said. “It was so much fun. It gave everyone an insight into the job, what it might be like to go through the training.” While Reid had been contemplating firefighting as a potential career, the program solidified that goal. He’s received a baseball scholarship to Arizona Western College, which offers a full fire academy. Sandon Fraser, the city’s youth services coordinator, said fire and parks staff had been discussing the possibility of offering a youth firefighter program for some time. After several months of planning, and consultation with the school district, the inaugural event was held May 7 to 9. “They can use those hours toward their work service hours,” he said about students. “It worked very well.” Fire inspector Charles Calogiros said people often see firefighters at emergency scenes, but they don’t get to see all the training and work that happens between calls. He said the program gave participants a taste of what’s involved in being a firefighter, which will either help them decide if it’s a career they want to pursue or rule it out. “At least they know,” he said. “It’s a golden opportunity.” The program kicked off on Friday with some team-building games, an orientation of fire vehicles and a team dinner with the crew at the number 1 hall. Chief Tim Armstrong, deputy chief Brent Wisheart and division chief John Hatch joined the group for dinner. Calogiros said something as simple as sitting down to dinner with fire crews is valuable because it provides youth an opportunity to ask firefighters about their training and job experiences. Saturday’s itinerary included getting a
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Trial run: Young men and women spent three days learning what it takes to be a firefighter. They spent time at the Justice Institute in Maple Ridge as part of the program. “We have a lot of ideas how we would hands-on orientation with fire gear (including turnout gear and self-contained breath- like to expand the program,” said Fraser, ing apparatus), operating the department’s noting lots of young people think about ladder truck, doing structure and vehicle firefighting as a career. “This gives them fire simulations, fire extinguisher training an opportunity to see what it’s like and and spraying hoses. Participants also took spend a weekend with people in uniform a St. John Ambulance life saver course, for and ask those questions.” Reid enjoyed all facets of the which they received a certifiprogram but especially liked cate. the burn building at the Justice On Sunday, participants Institute. headed to the Justice Institute “It’s a good “That was really cool. It was of B.C.’s Maple Ridge camcool to watch the progression pus, where they did automo- opportunity for of fire,” he said. “It was so bile extrication, a search evolu- us as a fire serhot.” tion (searching for a body in Reid also enjoyed participata dark room) and some fire vice to support ing in an auto extrication exersimulations. That evening, our kids, when cise, which simulated removthey returned to the Glenbrook ing someone from a vehicle fire hall in New Westminster, they graduate where they received a certifi- from high school, that had been in an accident. “We went into a smoke cate of participation. “This is new for our pro- for career explo- house. It is all painted black. It simulates being in a room gram,” said John Hatch, divi- ration.” that is covered in smoke,” he sion chief of public safety and said, noting people had to find fire prevention. “It’s a commuJOHN HATCH a dummy and remove it from nity event. It’s a good oppor- New Westminster Fire the building. “You can’t see an tunity for us as a fire service and Rescue Services inch in front of your face.” to support our kids, when they Reid, who graduated from graduate from high school, for New Westminster Secondary School in career exploration.” Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows offer January, is a pitcher with the Langley a five-month, once-a-week, three-credit Blaze. “I like to be physical and active,” he course that’s available through the school system. Youth who participated in the said. “I wanted a job that kept me physirecent program in New Westminster cal and active instead of sitting behind a received 15 hours toward their work expe- desk.” Reid gives the City of New Westminster rience programs at high school.
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full marks for offering the youth firefighter program. “I am totally 100 per cent behind it,” he said “I think it’s a great idea.” Participants had to go through a detailed application process. All 19 applicants were interviewed and 12 were accepted. Fraser said the process was a learning opportunity for all applicants. Those who weren’t selected were given input on how to improve their résumés or skills so they may be successful next year. Krista Gibson, a 17-year-old New Westminster resident, completed the application process before departing for a threemonth language exchange in France. “It was so great,” said the Grade 11 student at New Westminster Secondary. “It was so much fun.” Gibson isn’t sure if she’ll pursue a career in firefighting, but she now has a greater understanding of what would be involved. She also named the burn building as her favourite part of the program. “They lit pallets on fire in the corner,” she said, noting students couldn’t extinguish the fire themselves for safety reasons. “We were situated at around 160 degrees Fahrenheit. Above us was about 250 degrees. Just feeling the heat through the clothes – really, really, really hot. “ The participants may not have been able to put out the fire, but they were able to operate the Jaws of Life and do an auto extrication and many other activities related to firefighting. “It was so fun,” Gibson said.
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Schools: Company projects profit ◗ continued from page 1
New Westminster trustee Jim Goring, a critic of the business company, was quoted in the story. The article noted that the business company won’t allow Goring to look at the company’s business plans unless he signs a confidentiality agreement. As for this year’s profit, Goring said, “It’s one piece of information. I don’t know how to interpret that. I don’t know if it’s, ‘Wow, given everything that’s happening that’s OK,’ or if that’s a trend that’s going to continue, to be less than the previous year.” Atkinson has argued that the company is in a competitive environment and releasing the information could compromise the business company. In his letter, Atkinson wrote: “Trustee Goring is always welcome to attend the business company meetings, provided he signs the confidentiality agreement that all directors of the business company had signed, including myself.” New Westminster’s board of education launched the overseas company after seeing the success of the locally hosted international education program. The business company’s startup money
History in a nutshell
The business company was launched after the Liberal government introduced legislation in 2002 that made it possible for school districts to sell the B.C. curriculum overseas. After complaints from New Westminster parents in 2007, the government changed the law to increase transparency by requiring such measures as arm’s-length directors, annual public meetings and annual reports. In January, the board voted to designate the business company advance as an interest-bearing loan with no fixed repayment term, because the company’s earnings aren’t predictable.
came from international education, Atkinson said. “(The board) felt there was a business opportunity to make money in the long run,” Atkinson said. “My goal right now is to recover the investment because I was on the board that decided to make the investment.”
Treasure: Royal City resident believes he’s found historic Spanish treasure ◗ continued from page 1
hooked,” said Clayton. “My friends and I started hiking in the area, and we believe we’ve found the king’s royal treasure.” Clayton is so sure of the find that he’s talked with officials from the UBC department of archaeology and the Smithsonian museum in Washington, D.C. to see what interest they have in his big find. Clayton said one of the biggest obstacles has been dealing with government officials for the past eight years to try and authenticate and protect the claim. “I’m not trying to get rich with this,” said Clayton. “I want the treasure to go to a museum. … All I want (for myself) is the credit for helping find the treasure.” Running into roadblocks while dealing with government officials forced Clayton into thinking of other ways to get his story told and early in 2009, he started working on his book, published and released by Trafford Publishing last September. “The writing took about seven months, and, since its release, sales have not been bad,” said Clayton. “People are buying the book and word is getting out about this treasure.” Clayton is also clear that anybody who wants to claim the treasure for himself should know the penalties if caught.
“It’s a well-known fact that if you get caught taking anything from federal land (in the United States), you will go to jail,” said Clayton. “And because the treasure is underground, you’re going to need mules and a pulley system to get anything out. … You’re not going to do that without getting noticed.” Clayton, originally born in Saint John, N.B., overcame a troubled childhood as a foster child, and he said those experiences, while hard, have shaped who he is. “I know some people will think that looking for buried treasure is a crazy thing, but if there’s anything I learned, it’s that if you believe in yourself and really believe in something, you should go for it. “Follow your heart, and you’ll find there are great things awaiting you.” And it doesn’t even have to be a multibillion dollar treasure at the end of the rainbow. “I followed my heart, and I believe there’s a big treasure there, but I’ve also written this book, and I’m pretty proud of it,” said Clayton. “Read the book, and I think you’ll enjoy it.” The Conclusion to the Original Peralta Stone Maps: The King’s Royal Treasure is available online at www.trafford.com. The list price of the book is $24.95.
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Opening up the book is always a good idea
Kudos to Burnaby-New Westminster Fraser’s request to audit MPs’ expenses, MP Peter Julian for welcoming Auditor using the rationale that her mandate General Sheila Fraser’s request to open doesn’t extend to MPs. up the expense account books for all The board said that because MPs MPs. already have some of the We applaud Julian for saytoughest rules regarding ing that even though he thinks expenses, Fraser’s time would THE RECORD Fraser’s request is unnecessary, be better spent looking at he believes taxpayers have other areas. the right to know exactly where all their But that’s not good enough these money is being spent. days, simply because expense scandals The issue exploded in Ottawa last have been all over the news. week when the all-party nine-member In Great Britain, MPs were running board of internal economy rejected for cover when the press found out that
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one of them had tried claiming moatcleaning expenses. Closer to home, in Nova Scotia, one politician tried claiming a $738 espresso machine. In times when every government dollar has to be spent wisely, those types of expenses are unacceptable. If Fraser wants to look into possible misuse of money, she should be given a wide berth to see if any of our federal MPs are abusing the system. Those who have nothing to hide have nothing to fear. Julian, a former financial administrator himself, knows that while audits are
often painful, they are necessary, especially if it helps the public know that their money isn’t being wasted. With the most stringent systems in place, odds are that none of our MPs have tried anything untoward, but when it comes to transparency with public money, the public deserves the highest levels of accountability. We think the board of internal economy should let Fraser do her job. After all, she won’t find any moatcleaning expenses or espresso machines, will she?
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ew Westminster city In 1878, the Mainland Guardian council’s decision to reported “The architectural retain the Woodlands defects … are trifling compared Centre Block tower is irresponwith the total unfitness of the sible and reflects a twisted sense apartments intended for patients of history and priorities. … they are like dungeons … sufIt is also a slap in the face to ficient … to disorder the brains of survivors of the institution, who sane persons.” – along with 95 per cent of those Former residents have comresponding to the city’s survey plained for years that the sight on the matter – urged council to of the tower continues to trigger demolish the burnt out tower. painful memories and symptoms Slaps in the face are nothof post-traumatic stress. ing new to those who know Many, including Dauphinais, those buildings best. attended the City of Survivors’ accounts New Westminster’s and official reviews consultation meeting FRED FORD reveal that physical, in March and were sexual and psychoencouraged at the logical abuse and a host of other overwhelming support for the humiliations were common demolition option. experiences within those walls. It is unconscionable that coun“There was a lot of slapping cil has now chosen to honour and at Woodlands,” recalls Carol preserve the work of architects Dauphinais in her book, Living who failed so miserably to meet with Labels and Lies, “and while I even the standards of their time, had to get used to it in a hurry, while turning its back on the will it took me a while to make sense of the community, the history of of it … to be slapped and kicked, the institution and the suffering shoved with a broom handle, to of the survivors. have my arm twisted and to be It is not too late for council to yelled at were normal, everyday help survivors of Woodlands find things here.” peace and closure. A new deciSome have suggested that sion – to demolish the tower and such abuses were a recent phegive the former residents a role nomenon and not part of the in the demolition – would demtower’s “colonial days.” This is onstrate a level of respect that is a false and romanticized view. long-overdue and desperately In fact, the deplorable conditions needed. at the institution were apparIt is a decision that would ent to observers from the very serve New Westminster well and beginning – and the architecture set an example to community itself contributed significantly to leaders across the country. people’s suffering. Fred Ford is a Victoria resident.
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Dear Editor:
One of the issues in the HST debate that needs clarification is regarding what was or was not said about the HST during the election campaign. The question is: Did the B.C. Liberals promise during the election that there would be no HST? The answer is no. What did happen? During elections, political parties receive dozens of surveys from organizations. These surveys are answered on behalf of candidates by individuals working out of the party headquarters. In response to two surveys asking about the HST, the answer was sent out, quite correctly, that the HST “is not something that is contemplated in the B.C. Liberal platform.”
Other than those surveys, the subject of the HST was never raised during the election by the media, by the NDP or in any of the debates. After the election, Finance Ministry staff brought forward new information regarding the HST that led the government to decide in July to eliminate the PST and harmonize the provincial seven per cent share with the federal GST. Colin Hansen, Finance Minister
State of democracy questionable
Dear Editor:
Your editorial (How democracy is under attack in Canada, Opinion, May 15) is sound and describes some problems very well. We are not really in a democracy, except perhaps in only one way out of three. The present state of our “democracy” can be described like three dimensions of a graph: Along
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one dimension, we still do have some limited rights. The press does print articles and letters a seriously totalitarian regime would probably not like. For example, someone can say what he/she believes in a public place without fear of arrest. However, businesses and corporations are simply not democracies, and they can be greater parts of workers’ lives than the “political” scene. Hence, freedom of speech can be a bit more restricted at workplaces if a supervisor is strict about what he/she sees as “distractions” or even “union talk.” But along a second dimension, we are not really in a democracy. We virtually have one single election day (for each level of governance) followed by four years of dictatorship. Many incumbent politicians are usually only concerned with getting re-elected, and some have the cynical attitude of knowing most “voters don’t care” or “just stay home.” If one blatantly misrepresents himself before an election and gladly does the opposite afterwards, it’s almost impossible to “de-elect” him. The third dimension of our democratic state involves accountability and transparency, and I’m afraid we’re not doing well there either. On some levels, I wonder if it’s got to the point where some members can do anything they wish or are subject to party authority only. There’s always another election? Many incumbents in some regions have the cynical attitude mentioned before and a stereotypical image of voters’ memories. But politics is not the only problem. The general mass attitude all over Canada, and even North America and other regions, for the most part has deteriorated to some point between despair and apathy. It has even been described as the “indifference orientation.” There is also a glaring lack of any sense of community among most people. This society has become very unhealthy, and I don’t know which illness the collective psyche might have, but certainly alienation is one of the major symptoms. We are in real danger of ending up with shameless governments in which so-called “representatives” will know that most voters don’t care and thereby see opportunities to erode even our most basic rights more than ever. Terry Hilmar, New Westminster
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If there’s anyone in New West that misses their hometown of Edmonton, all you need to do is drive along East Columbia between Sherbrooke and Braid streets. It now looks like a dull prairie street after the ravages of winter.
For unknown reasons, this part of Sapperton has been stripped of the big, beautiful old trees that graced our neighbourhood for decades. Some less-than-attractive storefronts are now exposed in all their glory. Thanks to the questionable wisdom of our city fathers, apparently the new look will include contrived “period” street lights, new sidewalks and skinny little trees. But wait there’s more: We’re going to get solar-powered “parking stations.” (I am so relieved that the parking stations will not consume power. Plain old meters are such a huge drain on electrical.) How can this clearcutting be explained? Andrew Pollard, New Westminster
HST will help pay for ‘stuff’
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OK! This is going to sound a bit weird, but I have no problem with the HST. Hearing all this HST news everywhere you look, I just had to say something. Maybe it’s because everyone thinks it’s an added tax to the two the we already have? When really it’s just the PST being added to more things. Many things were PST-exempt, and our government didn’t make any money on a great number of things. Quite honestly, I’m surprised it took them this long to actually do it. What will actually happen is that on your receipt you will now have one tax line reading HST, instead of two lines reading PST and GST. I don’t know what all the big fuss is over. You all want stuff and always turn to the government to do this stuff, but you never actually want to pay for it, where do you think the money for all this stuff comes from? They don’t just print money, or it appears out of nowhere on their desk. As with all of us, our government has to earn its money. And there were a lot of things they didn’t earn money on, which they now will. Yes, your taxes on that new home will be higher, but that property is so over-priced as it is – and you’re paying it. Why not just get the difference added on to the price? Or, better yet, you’re all (peeved) at the government for adding this tax, but will you be (peeved) if the developer doesn’t lower the prices of those properties to offset the cost? I doubt it, because who really knows the cost. We need things done, we need stuff for our kids, we need roads and a whole bunch of other things. And, well, I know I have to pay for it, and for our ambulance drivers, police, firefighters, education and medical costs. This means with the HST our government will actually make more money, which, instantly when they say that, teachers and nurses go on strike to get it. So really, the only bad thing that the HST will bring is the strike of government employees, trying to take what is rightfully ours. Danni Louvros, New Westminster
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Games, it was the only indoor 50-metre pool in the Lower Mainland. Features have been added through the years including To refurbish or to rebuild? That is the a water slide, a fitness centre, a warm tot question being explored about Canada pool and family change rooms. According to the staff report, Canada Games Pool and Centennial Community Games Pool is recognized as a leader in the Centre. A staff report to council states that both region for its “innovation in service delivbuildings are more than 35 years old and ery and excellence in customer service,” approaching the stage where many build- but is limited in addressing community ing systems have passed their expected and customers’ expectations because of the current building’s constraints. service life. Growth in the comThe feasibility study will munity is also placing additional make recommendations about pressures on the operations of refurbishment versus replacethese facilities. ment of the Canada Games Pool. “That facility is 37 years old,” It will also include consideration said Coun. Jonathan Cote. “It still of options for inclusion of the has some life in it. It is going to adjacent Centennial Community require some substantial investCentre. ment to keep the facility going.” The city’s 2010 capital budget Cote, who chairs the city’s included $175,000 for a feasibility parks and recreation committee, study about the facility. said it’s an appropriate time to Jonathan Cote “As the city’s civic facilities consider rehabilitation, major ren- councillor continue to age, it is prudent ovation or even replacement for that an assessment of the renewal versus the facility. He noted that if the city deemed it replacement impact of the facilities be would need to replace Canada Games Pool considered in order to ensure continued in 10, 20 or 30 years, that could impact best value to the city in terms of not only what level of investment is put into the the financial impact of facility operations but also to ensure services are provided in facility. The city’s parks, culture and recreation a contemporary fashion that address the department is leading a study that will evolving and changing needs of our growassess the costs, benefits and implications ing community,” said the report. Cote said Canada Games Pool is probof continued renewal of these facilities, compared to the complete replacement of ably one of the city’s largest energy users in the community. these buildings. “The city is trying to make our buildA staff report noted that when Canada Games Pool opened in 1973 for the Canada ings more energy-efficient,” he said. BY THERESA MCMANUS REPORTER tmcmanus@royalcityrecord.com
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Hyack gets underway this weekend cutting, live entertainment and fireworks (which will be shot from Port Royal in Queensborough). The fun continues on Sunday, May 23 and Monday, May 24, when Hyack Family Days returns to the east field in Queen’s Park. Carnival rides and games, entertainment, dog
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The school district has decided there won’t be kindergarten classes at Hume Park Elementary next fall because only two students had registered. The small Sapperton school, which has faced the threat of closure over the last two years, has lost a kindergarten class. Instead, the five-year-olds, who would have gone to Hume Park, will be shuffled up the hill to Richard McBride Elementary, located one kilometre away. “We are not talking about very many kids,” board of education chair James Janzen said. “There’re just not enough students.” The school being considered for closure, over the last two years, has likely impacted registration numbers, he said. “When you start talking about closing schools, some people start voting with their feet,” Janzen said. “Just by having a district talk about closing a school, some people say, ‘Well, I’m just going to take my kids somewhere else.’ … I think it’s almost inevitable.” Trustees narrowly voted in the spring of 2009 to keep the school open. It was being considered for closure in a bid to save money. Then, to the surprise of Hume Park parents, the school was put
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As the end game comes closer for some former Woodlands residents, it’s the same for another group. On Thursday morning, Woodlands victims who suffered their abuses before Aug. 1, 1974 held a press conference outside the Vancouver law courts to protest the fact they’re still excluded from the settlement the province is reaching with Woodlands survivors post Aug. 1, 1974. B.C. Supreme Court Justices Mary Ellen Boyd and Mary Marvyn Koenigsberg will finalize the details of the settlement, with those qualifying for compensation able to start their applications within weeks. According to Gregg Schiller, spokesperson for the We Survived Woodlands group, the settlement would have applied to approximately 1,100 abuse victims, but in the nine years he’s helped lead the fight, many of them have passed away, leaving approximately 900 victims who would qualify. Meanwhile, there are approximately 500 victims who suffered their abuse before Aug. 1, 1974 who don’t qualify for the compensation. “If the money’s been earmarked for compensation, then we believe that should also extend to the pre-1974 group,” said Schiller. The Aug. 1, 1974 date, the date on which the Crown Proceeding Act came into effect, is important because the B.C. Court of Appeal ruled that the Province of British Columbia would not be liable for its employees’ actions prior to this date. Schiller said that while he met with officials from Attorney General Mike De Jong’s office several months ago, he hasn’t heard any update about the pre-1974 victims. “I still remain hopeful,” said Schiller. “If I wasn’t hopeful, I wouldn’t have worked at this case for the past nine years.” Woodlands survivor and representative plaintiff Bill McArthur is part of the pre-1974 group who is excluded from compensation. McArthur pointed out that with the lower numbers of people able to make a claim, the province could include all the survivors, himself included, within its compensation budget at no extra cost to B.C.’s taxpayers. Victims will receive between $3,000 and $150,000 each from the provincial government according to the terms of the proposed settlement put forward. Earlier this year, McArthur told The Record that he’s upset with the government for splitting victims into two groups. “I’m very upset at the large number of people who will not be addressed with this settlement,” he said. “The government has totally disenfranchised a whole group of people who were abused prior to Aug. 1, 1974.” McArthur holds no bitterness toward the victims who
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Retired teachers raise concerns about funding The provincial government says it is funding education at historically high levels, but it’s not enough to keep up with rising costs, the New Westminster Retired Teachers’ Association said in a letter to Education Minister Margaret MacDiarmid. The group sent a letter to the minister last week, outlining its concerns over expenses that are being “offloaded” to school districts, such as salary and pension increases and full-day kindergarten. “Without more money to implement government directives, and with greater demands on the money they do get, boards
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special event is being planned to celebrate and say thank you to the child-care providers who work with local children and play a key role in their development and care. In recognition of Child Care Month, which is celebrated in May, community agencies from New Westminster and Burnaby are hosting an evening of appreciation on Tuesday, May 25 for child-care providers. The evening will include lots of pampering, food, tokens of appreciation and recognition of child-care providers. Child-care providers from New Westminster and Burnaby are invited to attend. They must RSVP pronto to tricrr@vanymca.org. The event is co-sponsored by Burnaby and New Westminster Understanding the Early Years projects and early childhood development community tables, YMCA Child Care Resource and Referral, B.C. Centre for Ability and the City of Burnaby. A press release for the event encourages people to show their appreciation to their child-care providers for the important work they do. For more on this story, see Theresa McManus’s blog on The Record’s website at www.royalcity record.com.
Mayor’s grandson plays lacrosse in Queen’s
Mayor Wayne Wright took a bit of time away from the May 17 council meeting to tend to some family business. Wright’s grandson Jacob plays midget lacrosse for the Coquitlam Adanacs. Monday marked his debut on the wooden floor at Queen’s Park Arena. “It is the first time he played here,” Wright said. “I wanted to be
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Young guns: Guitarist Jonny Schmidt, drummer Aaron Waighorn, bassist David Griffiths and vocalist Jeff Huggins topped the field of B.C. bands in a recent contest. They beat out more than 50 other bands from across B.C.
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Royal City resident’s band wins provincewide magazine contest for Best Teen Band BY JOHN KURUCZ CONTRIBUTOR editorial@royalcityrecord.com
The Knots have reached a teenaged music mountaintop. The band won the provincewide Youthink Magazine Best Teen Band contest on May 1, besting more than 50 other bands from across B.C. The four-piece, guitar-driven rock band won it all during a three band, winner-takeall showdown at Tom Lee Music’s downtown Vancouver location after being pitted against two other finalists. “It was amazing. I was more shocked than anything,” said guitarist/vocalist Jeff Huggins. “We didn’t focus on winning or anything, we were more focused on playing a good show. We seemed really tight that day and we had a lot of fun on stage.” The Knots’ journey to the top began in earnest in December, when the group
was one of 10 bands pared down out of ing session with Shaun Verreault of Wide 50 by contest judges. From there, the band Mouth Mason. “We get so much out of this beside advanced to the final three in an online the prizes,” Schmidt said. “The voting process in March before boost of confidence will only taking last week’s first-place encourage us to put more effort billing. and dedication into our band. It “We were all shocked. We “We were all means that we’re doing at least had only heard a bit of the other something right.” bands, and we all thought that shocked. … It’s Having built up considerable they sounded really good, so it a huge boost to momentum for the band, now was great to hear that we won,” said guitar player Jonny Schmidt the ego to know the task is to continue building on that progress – write of New Westminster. “It’s a huge that we won more songs, record an album boost to the ego to know that we won over these bands that we all over these bands and seek out radio play. “We’re really excited. We’ve thought were so good.” that we all received so much from the Having come out on top, the band is now reaping the rewards thought were so Youthink contest, but there’s still so much out there for us to get,” of a sizeable prize pack: $500 in good.” Huggins said. gift certificates from Tom Lee The Knots’ next live perMusic; a five-piece Yamaha drum formance is slated for Sunday kit and a free rental of the Tom JONNY SCHMIDT Guitarist, The Knots (May 23) in New Westminster Lee Music Hall for a concert. as part of the Hyack Festival. Gear perks aside, the Knots will also be exposed to invaluable industry They’re set to take the Hyack Entertainment insiders, including a recording alongside Stage at 5:45 p.m. on Sunday at the east noted producer Jay Evjen at the renowned field at Queen’s Park. – Coquitlam NOW Factory Studios and a one-day songwrit-
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sure I saw it.” The game ended in 4-4 tie. While his grandson is an Adanac, Wright, a longtime New Westminster resident, is a ‘Bellies fan. “You couldn’t believe how much I harangue him about it.”
Moving on up
The Canadian Mental Health Association couldn’t be happier about moving its thrift store back uptown. Having got its start in March 2005 on Columbia Street, the thrift store later moved uptown where it was turning a $2,300 monthly profit and then back downtown where it started losing money. Rodney Baker, the association’s executive director, said the thrift store has been doing better financially since moving back uptown to 435 Sixth St. in January. That’s good news for the association, as the thrift store’s proceeds support programs in the community for people with mental illness. “We have done remarkably well,” he said. “That is like the ray of hope pulling us into the future.” The Canadian Mental Health Association will
soon move its local branch office into the same building, which will also help on the financial front. Like many organizations, the association is struggling because of funding cuts. “It’s making money. The other one lost money. It had a full-time staff,” he said about the thrift store. “Now it is volunteers operating everything. They learn more.” The thrift store always welcomes donations and is quite desperate for more volunteers. Volunteers help run the till, bag items, greet customers, accept donations and do displays. “It’s a fun place to work,” Baker said. “People come in and are happy because we have good prices.” Volunteers receive a $1 an hour credit that can be used to purchase items in the thrift store. The Canadian Mental Health Association is grateful for the support its received from Champagne Taste, Grand Central and Incredibles, which are local businesses that have donated items to be sold at the thrift store. Anyone interested in volunteering at the thrift shop can call 604-516-8080.
Speed reminder
New Westminster has set up an electronic speed reader board on Stewardson Way to help drivers remember to drive safely because speed kills. The reader board is a partnership between the City of New Westminster and the Insurance Corporation of B.C. The Stewardson Way location was selected from ICBC high crash location data sheets. “Our location in the centre of Metro Vancouver means that a lot of traffic funnels through New Westminster,” said Mayor Wayne Wright. “The new speed reader board on Stewardson Way will remind drivers to slow down as they travel through the Royal City and drive safely.” The new speed reader board at Stewardson Way will be rotated between two other high-risk locations in the future – McBride Boulevard at the approach to the Pattullo Bridge, and along Brunette Avenue.
Fishing for change
New WestminsterCoquitlam MP Fin Donnelly is proposing legislation that was sug-
gested by a high school student in Victoria. Donnelly, the NDP’s fisheries and oceans critic, wants to protect wild salmon by strengthening the Fisheries Act to require that fish farms operating on B.C.’s coast transition to closed containment systems. “New Democrats believe environmental protection not only can, but must coexist with economic prosperity,” he said. “British Columbia’s, and indeed Canada’s, wellbeing depends on it.” A NDP press release said Donnelly received the idea for the bill from Victoria NDP MP Denise Savoie, who held a Create Your Canada contest last year. Grade 10 student Thea Block submitted the winning entry, having worked on a fish boat with her dad for the past few summers. “Last summer, I fished for wild salmon with my dad,” she said. “I want us and future generations to be able to do what my family is doing. I don’t want it spoiled because we didn’t take steps to protect our wild salmon. That’s why I entered my idea for closed containment in the contest.”
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the “firing of anvils.” In 1859, the arrival of the steamer “Henrietta,” a early vessel sailing under the flag of Captain William Moore, to the town of Yale was the cause of great commotion. A report of this monumental event stated: “(The vessel’s arrival) was the signal for a general suspension of business. … all was excitement such as I have never seen before witnessed in Yale … anvils were made to answer the purpose of cannon, and quite a brisk firing was kept up during the afternoon. … a large banner was (also) displayed. … welcome Henrietta.” Our ongoing search for tales of the use of a pair of anvils as a way of firing a salute of welcome, farewell or great excitement and respect, has uncovered many colourful examples. These have been added to our present collection of accounts from early New Westminster and to the history of today’s Ancient and Honourable Hyack
Anvil Battery. Emory City, between Yale and Hope on the west side of the Fraser River, welcomed the steamboat “William Irving” in 1880: “The William Irving was received with great demonstrations of welcome as manifested in bunting raising and anvil salutes.” Colonial governors also noted the ways they were welcomed by citizens and included anvils in their reports. Governor Seymour offered a description that clearly shows what we experience today at the “anvil salute.” Interested in witnessing and hearing this unforgettable piece of history? Come out to the Victoria Day festivities at Queen’s Park Stadium on Monday, May 24. The program will start about 11:15 a.m. with the firing by the anvil battery of the 21-gun salute to the sovereign commencing at noon precisely. The battery will also be firing as part of this year’s May Day celebrations on May 26.
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Ball hockey goes for gold at worlds Canada’s junior teams won double gold in Slovakia in 2008 BY TOM BERRIDGE SPORTS EDITOR tberridge@royalcityrecord.com
If Canada has to go to a shootout at the Street and Ball Hockey World Championships in the Czech Republic, it will have a goto-guy on the roster. New Westminster’s Trevor Sidhu scored the game-tying goal and the eventual shootout winner for Team B.C. at last year’s under15 national championships. “I faked the wrist shot and went to the backhand and then shelved the winner,” the Grade 10 New Westminster Secondary student said of the goal. “(When we were young), me and my brother played for hours in the garage. He’d play goalie and we’d always have debates about who would be in the net. But I’d never go in goal.” Good thing too, because Canada will need a scoring touch around the net if it wants to emulate its feat in 2008, when it won gold at both the u-16 and -18 levels in the inaugural world championships held in Slovakia. As defending champion, Canada must be considered the favourite again this year when the tournament kicks off in 10 days time. Sidhu is torn between the ice game that he has enjoyed for the past 10 years, and the ball hockey sport that he knows he has more of a future in. “It’s pretty even, but I like ice hockey better,” Sidhu said. “But I think I’m better at ball hockey. I like it because I’m good at it.” Like many ball hockey players, Sidhu plays the fast-moving sport to prepare himself for his winter pursuits. “But I’m probably more serious in the future about ball hockey,” he added. “I’ll continue on Team B.C. for ball hockey, but I just play ice hockey for New Westminster probably for fun.” He shared a third place at the provincial Tier 3 championships with the New Westminster Royals
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To worlds: New Westminster’s Trevor Sidhu will be making his debut on Canada’s under-16 ball hockey team in Czech Republic. midget ice hockey team as a firstyear player this year. But he does not consider himself a prospect like his older brother Brandon. At the ball hockey nationals in Edmonton last year, Sidhu got wind from his teammates that scouts had their eyes on him. Earlier in the summer, Sidhu had played well for the Metro Minor all-stars, garnering nine
points in five games en route to a berth in the final game at the Western Challenge Cup, another venue for Canadian scouts. A month later, Sidhu was contacted by e-mail telling him he had made the national team. “I was kind of shocked and excited to go,” he said. “Any time you represent Canada, it’s got to mean something,” Sidhu
said. “When you get picked for that team, you should represent them well. It would be nice to be noticed and have a good tournament, and just win it all.” Canada’s assistant general manager Gary Slavin said they have put together the teams to do it again. “The biggest thing for Canada is their hand skills and the running,” Slavin said. “It’s a puzzle piece, but mainly it’s finding what kids play well, their backgrounds and their schooling.” Slavin recruited Sidhu for B.C.’s winning u-15 team at last year’s nationals mainly on the strength of his back-checking skills. “He’s a sneaky checker with soft hands,” Slavin said. Stamina and running are two assets good ball hockey players possess, and many soccer players are finding their good cardio translates well into the indoor game. Many junior ice hockey players also use the summer game as a preparation for a new season. It develops the hand skills and ability to read the game, which translate well into ball hockey, Slavin added. “You have both ice hockey and soccer, and you have a good ball hockey player,” Slavin said. “The second thing is, for high-level athletes, it’s a chance for a break at rep levels to come back and play with their buddies in a sport they enjoy.” There is even a pro ball hockey league operating in parts of Europe with five Canadian players currently taking part, said Slavin. That’s good news for an upand-comer like Sidhu. “I’m a pretty good scorer, good with the ball, good hands, good speed and always hustling. I think that’s what makes me good at it, because I can last longer on the floor,” he said. “In league, my shifts are long, but on Team B.C., you’ve got to keep them short and keep the lines rolling.” Canada will depart for Most, Czech Republic on May 26 and then hold a week-long training camp in preparation for the June 2 to 5 world championships.
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The New Westminster Salmonbellies moved into sole possession of second place in the B.C. Junior Lacrosse League following a 9-4 win over Delta Tuesday. The junior ’Bellies put together a four-goal second period, sparked by Jess Sproule’s sixth goal of the season. Rookie Keegan Bal, picked up in a trade from Port Coquitlam as an intermediate, opened scoring with his first-ever junior A goal and finished the contest with a hat trick. Bal’s third of the game keyed a three-goal spurt in under a minute, including Robert Danikiewicz’s eventual unassisted gamewinner. Brandon Mulligan stopped 34 Islanders shots to pare his goals against average to six, while improving his save average to 84.75 per cent. New Westminster will now be off until May 27, when they take on the lastplace Thunder in Langley. The juniors then start the month of June with three games in five days, beginning with a June 1 home date against Coquitlam. “We have a big schedule in June, but that’s the way it is,” said New Westminster head coach Dan Perreault. “But we’re not taking time off, that’s for sure. There is still quite a lot of stuff we need to get over.” The undefeated Salmonbellies moved to within two points of firstplace Burnaby with a record of 4-0-1.
The Show to take up digs in Langley in 2011 BY TOM BERRIDGE SPORTS EDITOR tberridge@royalcityrecord.com
The B.C. High School Boys’ Basketball Association will be relocating the site of the AAA championships to Langley next year. The announcement was made by e-mail on May 12 following a unanimous vote in favour by the association’s executive, a board of governors and championship tournament committee members. Tournament director John Buis said in the e-mail the difficult decision to break ties with the PNE was made easier by the
number of features offered by the new host Langley Events Centre. “We will have a lot more flexibility,” said Buis in the release. “In addition to the arena, which will seat close to 6,500 fans, we have access to three additional basketball courts, a modern audio-visual system and a 500-seat banquet facility.” In addition to free parking at the new Langley site, Basketball B.C. has moved its hardwood floor to the events centre, making it more cost effective for the high school association to follow. Buis added the move was a win-win for the tournament sponsors, fans and
sponsors. “We have clearly had an upswing in the tournament over the last few years, and we think this move will help to continue the growth of the event.” Next year’s AAA championship will be held at the Langley Events Centre, located at 7888-200th Street, from March 15 through 19. The news was met with a certain amount of inevitability by Burnaby high school coaches. “It’s a brand new facility. The history, the nostalgia of the Agrodome will be missed,” said Byrne Creek Bulldogs head
coach Wayne Best, who coached the Alpha Aztecs to a seventh-place finish in 2004 and went to the B.C. final with Centennial in 1985. Best described the Langley site as a “bigger, brighter, newer and easier accessed facility that makes for a very good change.” But it will take some time for Langley to replace all the memories that have been made under the domed roof of the PNE barn, Best added. “I played in the Agrodome, I coached in ◗Hoops Page 20
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Triple header: St. Thomas More’s Adrienne Juni, left, and Alpha sisters Mikela, centre, and Sonia Bertelli fight for the ball in a 1-0 STM win in the district AA high school girls’ soccer final this week.
Knights to seventh straight B.C. girls’ championships BY TOM BERRIDGE SPORTS EDITOR tberridge@royalcityrecord.com
Leah Purdey scored the game-winning goal in a shootout to put St. Thomas More into the B.C. AA high school girls’ soccer championships for a seventh consecutive season. STM won the penalty shootout with a 4-2 score over the Windsor Dukes Wednesday. The two teams played 85 minutes of scoreless soccer, including two periods of overtime before going to penalty kicks.
Vanessa Campbell made two stops in the shootout to backstop the win for the Knights. “It’s just one of those teams that just battles and fights, scratches and claws,” said STM head coach Carlo Zavarise, who led the Knights to their first provincial soccer title in 2008 in Richmond. The Knights have also finished second in 2006 and third in ’07 at the provincials. Last year, STM placed eighth overall. This season’s squad has
been hit with the injury bug, but Zavarise says many of the hurt players may be ready to play by the time the tournament rolls around. This year’s provincial tournament is to be held in Kamloops June 3 to 5. “We have a lot of silver and gold players but they just fight and stand up for each other,” Zavarise said. “The injuries have been amazing. The junior varsity Knights lost in the semifinals to Crofton House 3-2 also Wednesday.
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the Agrodome. I’ll miss it,” he said. Burnaby South head coach Greg Matic, who led the Rebels to eighth overall at this year’s provincials, also had mixed feelings. “I think the Agrodome was awesome,” Matic said. “But eventually, I wouldn’t be surprised if they (expanded) to 24 teams.” The Burnaby resident is in an interesting position of working just minutes from
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Jordan MacKenzie, Connor Robinson and Mitchell Stokes were named to the B.C.’s bantam team for the Ontario lacrosse festival in Whitby, Ont. in August. The three minor players recently helped the bantam A1 team win gold at the Al Price memorial in Kamloops.
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EDUCATION
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Early Childhood Education:
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Before & After School Care Grades 1-4 Openings
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Cares! The Burnaby Now and New West Record have 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.
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Aries March 21 - April 19: A busy, detail-filled month lies ahead. Your luck has been low, but it soon will climb or reach equilibrium (early June through early September). Sunday/Monday feature relationships and opportunities. These are a tough slog Sunday – you might reach a final separation point or showdown over a domestic, career or similar situation. Don’t expect fireworks, just deep, thoughtful commitment to a path. Monday’s the opposite – everything works when you admit your own fears, failings! Secrets, inheritances, investments, other people’s money fascinate you midweek: but a major problem lurks.
Cancer June 21-July 22: The few weeks ahead bring reduced energy levels, quietude and sweet solitude, spiritual nudges and administrative or governmental contacts. It’s a good time to contemplate and plan your future. When doing that planning, realize that June through August will favour your ambitions, and contacts with bosses and VIPs. Worldwide, this will also be a turbulent time – and in crisis there are opportunities. Your relationship, ambition and security/ domestic zones all face change (or at least, adventure!). Sunday holds either deep affection or deep rejection. Your romantic, creative urges rise midweek.
Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: Expect four weeks of internationalism, higher learning, far travel, publishing and legal, cultural events – and love! But an April/May trend of intimacy, financial commitment or research with someone representing one of these zones, will continue. E.g., if you became intimate with someone in April or May, you might now see love dawning, or travel to see them. Or, if you researched, you might now publish, or take it to a court of law. Or an investment/ business partnership you explored might become a signed contract. Your charisma, energy soar Sunday/ Monday. Careful Sunday in career/home.
Taurus April 20-May 20: Tackle chores Sunday/ Monday – that’s better than getting into trouble by siding with one person or the other when they argue (Sunday). Relationships bless you Tuesday, but anger is close to the surface Wednesday. Life’s mysteries, depths and deep nurturing rise to consciousness Thursday/Friday. Your financial and sensual instincts surge – but something you start now might meet a longterm (romantic and financial) barrier. Saturday brings initial stress (around noon) then wisdom and mellow thoughts. The weeks ahead emphasize earnings, purchases, possessions, memory and sensual joys.
Leo July 23-Aug. 22: The weeks ahead bring wish fulfillment, popularity, flirtations, entertainment, optimism and joyful plans! You could start a love affair; it could lead to marriage, or bring travel to a foreign country. Expect success in legal, educational, cultural, love, publishing, far travel and similar zones. But this might be just a taste of success, Leo – don’t force matters, be willing to wait until 2011 if success doesn’t fully gel. Much talk Sunday (watch underground resentments or sneaky people) and Monday (trust someone!) Rest, midweek. Romance, creativity and a winning streak, Thursday/Friday!
Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: You face a month of depths, intimacy, sexual urges, secrets and research, commitment and consequence, and crucial health and lifestyle choices. You should meet success! Someone you’ve dealt with since early to mid-April could play a prominent role. You might find your work duties expanding June through August. Retreat, take a deep rest Sunday/Monday. (Sunday might subtly pull a “mellow relationship” apart.) Your energy and charisma surge Tuesday/Wednesday – ask a favour or start a new project! (Best Tuesday morn.) You can march straight toward more earnings Thursday/Friday – do so!
Gemini May 21-June 20: Your energy, charisma, effectiveness and decisiveness return, big time! Over the weeks ahead, start significant new projects, see and be seen, make an impression on important people! Early June to early September might bring a wish true, especially in areas of marriage, relocation, business partnerships and social acceptance. Even if they don’t, your popularity, optimism and “future sight” will rise – get ready to enjoy life! There will be no more need for caution in relationships. But that’s early June. Meanwhile, Sunday (uncooperatively) and Monday (magically) promote romance, creativity.
Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: A month of ambition, success, prestige relationships and community recognition has just started. But a study, travel, love, cultural or similar theme, evident since early April, continues to June 9. It might involve communications from another country. You’ll be half ambitious, half thoughtful. You’ve met lucky opportunity in 2010 – for business, marriage, relocation, perhaps litigation. June-July-August will move these opportunities to deeper waters (commitment, intimacy, funding, etc.) If you “miss,” opportunity will return, September-December, and commitment will return, early 2011.
Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: Your hopes rise Sunday (though money is a disappointing topic) and Monday. Optimism, popularity, flirtation and fun visit you! Or perhaps you’d better go out and find them, since you’ve entered a month in which others hold the aces of charisma, energy and clout. Still, fresh horizons, opportunities and exciting relationships are imminent! The more you approach, the more you’ll gain. An AprilMay task lingers into late June, so tackle it. (You might also be romancing a workmate during this time.) Lie low midweek. Emerge Thursday/Friday to greet the world! Romance – soon.
May 23 - 29 Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: The month ahead accents work and health, machinery and service personnel, the heavy side of kids (e.g., dirty diapers rather than the joy of her first soccer goal). Look upward Sunday/Monday – to ambition, prestige. An attractive, affectionate person stands across from you Sunday – but are you too secretive, defensive? If so, rethink. You’ve been intrigued by a romantic or creative possibility April and May – this continues through June. Don’t abandon it.Your hopes rise nicely mid-week, but retreat for some solitude Thursday/ Friday. Real estate luck hovers on the near horizon. Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: The weeks ahead feature pleasure, beauty, romance, joy with children, creative surges, and a winning streak in speculation. A Gemini or Virgo could be involved – perhaps a person you might have tried to end it with in April/May. Love, understanding, your life philosophy, far travel, legal or educational matters are the theme Sunday/Monday. Sunday might bring a “silent disagreement” over duties. Be ambitious Tuesday/Wednesday, but avoid friction with a competitor. Your hopes rise Thursday/ Friday, as popularity, light romance and entertainment arrive. Retreat Saturday, seek quiet rest. Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: The weeks ahead accent your domestic scene, security, real estate, Mother Nature, gardening, nutrition. It’s a time to digest what you’ve done, where you’ve travelled over the past year (and years) and where you’re going. This might lead you to abandon certain bonds and projects, and to embrace new ones. That’s good, natural. Sunday presents you with a subtle, perhaps hardly conscious dilemma, a choice between different friends or viewpoints. Secrets, deep power, intimacy might be involved. Midweek’s mellow, brings understanding. Be ambitious Thursday/ Friday: success awaits! timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014
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6508
Apt/Condos
BBY NR Lougheed skytrain, 2 BR, 1.5 baths, 888 sqft, 6 appls, u/g prkg, indoor pool & gym, tennis court, rec rm, storage, great view, n/s, n/p, Avail Jun 1. $1200. 604-524-4343
Burnaby
Luxury VIEW Condo at OMA
2 BR, 2 bath, s/steel appls, granite countertops, in-ste W/D, sec’d u/grnd prkg. Use of great amenities; pool, sauna, gym. $1650/mo + ults. Avail June 1. View by appt • 604-694-6157
CALYPSO COURT
700 PARK CRESCENT
office: 604 524-8174 cell: 604 813-8789
1030 - 5th Ave, New West Near Transportation & Douglas College. Well Managed Building.
NEW WESTMINSTER
Adult friendly building. Inste laundry, visual intercom, gated parking. Near shops & bus. No pets. Includes hotwater & storage.
Call 604-306-3909
Close to Lougheed Mall, S.F.U. & Transportation. office: 604 936-3907
6508
Apt/Condos
Family Living WHITGIFT GARDENS 1 BR, (80% adult bldg), $750. 2 BR fr $895. 3 BR fr $1100. ●spacious apartments ●heat, h/w, prkg, indoor pool ●ball court, daycare available ●near skytrain, shopping and kids park. Sorry no pets.
604 939-0944
JUNIPER COURT Close to Lougheed Mall, all Transportation Connections, Schools & S.F.U.
office: 604 939-8905 cell: 604 916-0261 KING ALBERT COURT 1300 King Albert, Coq
CARM-ELLE APARTMENTS
815 - 5th Ave, New West
1 BR apartment suites. Includes heat, h/w & cable. U/grd parking avail. No pets. Call 604-521-2866 or 604-619-5323
Close to Transportation, Schools & S.F.U.
office: 604 937-7343 cell: 778 848-5993
Middlegate Manor
CASEY MANOR
325 Casey St, Coquitlam Large 1 BR Apt, $760 incls heat, hot water, cable & secure u/grd prkg. Clean, quiet, adult oriented building. Small pets ok. View by appt.
1 BR $780 and 2 BR $950. Spacious, modern, clean quiet bldg. Rent incl heat, hot water, basic cable & prkg. Cats ok.
Call Dan 604 728-2086
Call 604 339-2316 401 Westview St, Coq Large Units. Near Lougheed Mall. Transportation & S.F.U.
CASEY STREET Coquitlam
MONTECITO TOWERS
office: 604 939-2136 cell: 604 805-9490
1 BR from $775. 2 BR $950.
Bach, 1 BR & 2 BR
Call 604.931.6408
99-7360 Halifax St, Bby
office: 604 939-4903 cell: 778-229-1358 SALISBURY APARTMENT 7111 Salisbury Ave Bby Highgate 1 & 2 BR rent incl heat & hot water. NS/NP 604-526-5584
CENTREPOINT 2 bed 2 bath view with balcony. Right across Metrotown 1 yr old with all appl. $1950 avail now 604-617-5852
COQ 561 Cottonwood Ave 1 BR $700, 2 br $850 & $900. Nr SFU/ schls, mall, bus. Incls h/w, heat & u/g pkg. N/P. 604-773-6467
SALISBURY PLACE 7272 Salisbury Ave Bby Highgate 1 BR incl heat & hot water. N/S & N/P. Call 604-524-4720 NEW WEST 1 - 2 BR apt, nr Douglas Coll & skytrn, balc, n/p, n/s, n/d, $680 & up. 604-839-8156. BBY 1 BR apt nr Metrotown & skytrain, n/p, n/s, n/d, $730 & up. 604-908-8981 BBY, 4575 Grange, 1 or 2 BR Apt, nice & spac, hardwood flrs, parking, across fr Metrotown, N/s, N/p. Call Ariana 604-616-2824 BBY, Lougheed Mall. 1 BR corner unit, $855 incl heat & h/w. ns/np, Newly reno’d. U/grd prkg. storage, May 15/Jun 1. 604-779-3882
COQ, BLUE Mtn/Howie. 1 BR, $750/mo, g/lvl. U/g prkg. N/s. Nr Skytrain. Immed. 1-250-809-7532
COQ. NEAR Blue Mountain, 1 br incld heat, avail June 1, $780/mo, ns, np, 604-723-6907
Port Moody − Glenayre
200 Westhill Place Totally reno’d 1 BR, top flr. Pool and weight room. $800 incls heat and hot water. Quiet area. N/S & N/P.
ACD Realty 604 521-0311 pager 604 252-4424
BBY, METROTOWN. 1 BR, large balc. $850/mo. Ns/np. Refs req’d. 604-562-5281 or 604-501-0083
view @www.acdrealty.com
COTTONWOOD PLAZA 555 Cottonwood Ave, Coq
BBY METROTOWN 6660 Telford Ave: 1 BR’s, $825-$850 rent incls heat, h/water, u/g prkg, bldg laundry. N/S, N/P. 778 995-1404
Large units some with 2nd bathroom or den. On bus routes, close to S.F.U. & Lougheed Mall.
office: 604 936-1225
Refreshingly Clean Meticulously Maintained
Surrey Gardens Apartments for your new one bedroom home www.GreatApartments.ca It’sFrom time to$690.00 discover
VILLA MARGARETA 320-9th St, New West
Bach & 1 BR Available. All Suites Have Balconies. Undergrd Parking Available. Refs Required. Small Pet Ok.
CALL 604 715-7764 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES
BONSOR APTS Renovated high rise, Penthouse, 1 BR & 2 BR available, concrete building. Very close to Metrotown, skytrain & Bonsor swimming pool. Rent includes heat, hot water. Reference required.
Contact Natalie 778-230-9037 or
Bayside Property Services Ltd., Office: 604-432-7774 for more info & to view
NEW WEST Bach, 1 BR & 2BR starting at $650 avail June 1st. Quay Pacific Property Mgmt Ltd 604-521-0876 ext 29
NEW WEST, Sapperton heritage bldg. Bright 2 BR, top flr. Laundry fac. Nr Skytrain & RCH. $995/mo + utils. June 1st. 604-828-5309
Owner Managed Sorry, No Pets
Call for details! 604-589-7040
1MONTH FREE*
POCO, 1 BR Apt, in very quiet 6 unit bldg, shared laundry, $800 incls heat & light. June 1. N/P. 604-941-4877 or 604-240-2562
PORT COQ, brand new 3 BR Apt., 2 full baths, sec u/g prkg, in ste laundry, all brand new appls incls micro wave, N/s, N/p, avail June 1, $1500/mo. 604-464-5973
RIVERS INLET
NEW & RENO’D APARTMENTS
(Coquitlam Centre area) 1 BR & Bachelor Apt, 3 appls, incls heat & hot water, bldg laundry room on each flr. Sorry no pets. Call 604 942-2012
www.montecitotowers.com
7155 Hall Road, Surrey (King George & 72 Avenue) SURREY • NEWTON
★ Move in Bonus ★ Large 1 BR & 2 BR New building has electric heat, wood laminate floors & carpet. Some 1 BR have electric f/p. Close to wave pool, arena and rec centre. Quiet Pets Welcome.
Call 604 596-5643 NEW WEST
St Andrews Street 1 BR Apt, Large balcony, updated, nr transit & amens, available May 1, small pet ok with pet deposit.
Call 604-540-9300 CANTERBURY COURT Fifth Ave, New West 1 BR $715. 2 BR $895. Lrg, bright, well maint bldg. Rent includes heat, hot water & cable. N/P. Central New West.
CALL 604 519-1095 Professionally Managed by Colliers International
Apartments
ROTARY TOWER 25 Clute St, New West
Age 55 or over. Beautiful view. Bach high rise apt. Close to trans & shopping. Rent incl all utils. Refs req. Contact Ana Cell: 778-859-0798 Bayside Property Services Ltd.
ROYAL CRESCENT ESTATES
22588 Royal Crescent Ave, Maple Ridge
EL PRESIDENTE
Managed by Colliers International
GARDEN VILLA 1010 6th Ave, New West
1 BR & 2 BR Available. Beautiful atrium with fountain. By shops, college & transit. Pets negotiable. Ref required.
CALL 604 715-7764 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES
Co-ops
office: 604 463-0857 cell: 604 375-1768 ROYAL VIEW APTS 5140 Sanders, Burnaby. 1 BR. Updated & well managed. By Metrotown. N/P. 604 430-0630
St. Andrews Court
910 St. Andrews Street, New Westminster Bach fr $700. Lrg 1 BR fr $750 Rent includes heat. Reno’d, new paint, hardwood floors. Cat ok. Seniors special.
Danny 604 728-2086
5870 Sunset Street
Close to Bus & BCIT STUDIO & 1 BDRM ★ Quiet park-like setting ★ Newly Reno’d ★ Heat/hot water incld 604-291-8197 www.sunsetparkapt.com
6510
Co-ops
ARBORETUM HOUSING Co-op located in Guildford Area. Spacious Townhouses, w/d hook up, d/w, f/p, 1 parking stall, 3 BR Townhouse $975mo + utils. - Share purchase $1900. No Subsidy. N/P. Call between 10am - 9pm, 604 582-9520
6602
Suites/Partial Houses
6602
Suites/Partial Houses
Queens Avenue
1 BR bsmnt suite, $850 mth. New West nr 22nd St Skytrain. n/s, n/p. June 1. 604-374-4281
3 BR Townhouse, $1218 includes heat & hot water, w/d hookup & common laundry & u/grd prkg. $1200 share purchase.
COQ 2 BR ste, $950 incls utils, cls to sch & Lheed Mall, n/p, June 1, 604-931-1699, 778-230-1090
BBY 1 BR & 2 BR g/lvl stes in new home, incls utils, $700 & $900, Avail Now, Refs Req, NS/ NP. w/d, 604-518-1328
COQ 2BR Reno G/L Own W/D Alarm f/bath f/p $950 incl.ultil & net n/s n/p June 1, 604-728-1638
136 10th St, New West
Email for application quacoop@gmail.com
6525
Garages
GARAGE FOR RENT, 15 X 21, Hastings & Holden area, $175/mo, immed. 604-298-4076.
6530
Halls
Hall Rental Available For a variety of functions at The Freemason’s Hall
SPACE BOOKING For: THE FREEMASONS HALL ThisRep: wonderful LBampton 99 year old Classic Revival Ad#: 1240247 building on a quiet street in the Royal City has antique furnishings handcrafted in England over 100 years ago and will accommodate 120 guests. Rental Includes: Commercial kitchen, chairs, tables, piano, wooden dance floor, private parking. 508 Agnes St., New Westminster
604.521.3234
email: kael3n2@telus.net
6540
Houses - Rent
BBY 1 St/12 Ave, reno’d 1 BR grd lev, hw flrs, shared w/d, $700 incl utils. N/S & N/P. 604 761-9709 BBY, BACHELOR suite, walk to Metrotown/skytrain. $575inc hyd. Avail now. N/S/np. 604-434-5310
BBY BOUNDARY/49TH, 1 BR bsmt, 850sf, private entry, $725 incls utils & w/d. Avail June 1. N/P & N/S. Call 604-434-7023 BBY, CANADA WAY. New 1 BR bsmt, sep liv rm & kit, Nr schl, bus & shops. ns/np. 778-881-4101 BBY CARIBOO, 2 BR bsmt , sh’d W/D, NS/NP $800 incls utls. Now 604-525-6283 or 604-838-6736 BBY DEER Lake spac 3 BR grd lvl, own wd, garage. NS/NP. Jun 1 1. $1100 + ½ utls. 604-524-0667 BBY, EAST. 1 BR, grd/level. Full bath. $700/mo incl cable & ’net. Near bus. Immed. 778-398-1111 BBY EAST, 2 BR bsmt, nr L’heed Mall, N/P, N/S, NO lndry, $850 incl utils. Immed. 604-526-1245
BBY, EAST. 2 BR, f/bath. Ns/np. $900/mo includes hydro. Immed. Near bus/schools. 604-777-2038 BBY, EDMONDS. 1 BR, f/bath. Ns/np. $620/mo incl hydro/cable. Avail June 15. 778-397-6569 BBY EDMONDS 1 BR g/l, full bath, $675 incl util, no w/d. Avail Now. N/S & N/P. 604-777-2426
COQ 3121 Pattulo, 2 BR bsmt, full bath, own w/d, all appls. $995 incls utils. Pets ok. 2 mins to Coq Ctr. Avail May 25. 778-688-2594 COQ CENTRE 3 BR bsmt ste, 3 appls, A/C, prkg, $1250 + sh’d utls. Av now. N/S. 604-649-6668 COQ CTR. New lrg Bach ste, nr bus. Utils & cable incl, no laundry. Suits 1. N/S, N/P & refs req. $700/mo. Jun 1. 604-944-1465 METROTOWN, BBY 2 BR grnd lev, shrd laundry, N/s, June 1, $925/mo incls hyd. 604-473-4619 NEW WEST Nr RCH, 2 BR bsmt ste, $850/mo incls hydro, heat & hot water, shared w/d. Avail immed. N/S & N/P. 604 526-1827 NEW WEST, Queensborogh. 2 BR, full bath. Sh’d w/d. Ns/np. $950/mo incl hydro/cable. Near Walmart & bus. Available June 1. 604-520-3398 or 778 988-8898 NW QUEENSBOURGH reno 1 BR bsmt June 1, $625 incl utils & cable. NS/NP. 604 861-2768 POCO 2 BR bsmt, ns/np, Jun 1, $800 incls utils, no w/d, 604-945-3476, 941-9702 aft 3pm POCO Brand New Bach ste, sep ent, w/d, sngle person, 685 sqft, n/s, n/p, $715. 778-242-3454
POCO BRIGHT private 1 BR ste, lrg yard, own w/d, $725 incls utils. Suits mature n/s adult, n/p. Avail now. 604-299-5435
BBY, Capital Hill. Large 2 BR, 2 levels, 1.5 baths. 2 gas f/ps, 5 appl. D/rm, huge rec room. Lots of storage. Yard incl veggie garden. Quiet area. Near trails. Great mountain & city views! $2,100/mo + utils. June 1st. 604-612-7255
BBY, EDMONDS. 2 BR, f/bath. Priv w/d. Ns/np. $900 incl hydro. 604-523-6488 or 604-512-4423
MAPLE RIDGE, Albion area, 5BR, 2BR, large lot, d/w, w/d, f/p, well maintained, $1300 + util, avail June 1st, 604-303-7226
BBY HOSPITAL area. Updated 1 BR. Shared W/D. $760 incls utils. NS/NP. Jun 1. 604-433-4714
PORT MOODY Newport, Ioco Rd, 3 BR grnd lev, own W/D, f/p, storage, 2 prkg. July 1. $1075 + sh’d utls. NS/NP. 604-461-4712
BBY METROTOWN 3 BR g/lvl ste, nr skytrain & schls, n/p, n/s, $1200 incls hydro. 604-435-8099
PT MDY. Bright 1 BR. Gas f/p, priv w/d. $800/mo incls all utils. Absolutely ns/np. 604-936-4815
N.WEST 10th ST, 3 BR + den, upr ste, share w/d, $1500 + util, Immed. N/s, N/p. Nr schl/bus/ park/shop. 604-436-9013 aft 6pm POCO 4 BR, 2 ba, 2 liv rms, D/W, W/D, 2 gas f/p. $1700 incls utils. Ns/Np, immed. 778-245-8016
Large units. Close to Golden Ears Bridge. Great view of River
SUNSET PARK 220 7th St, New West 1 BR $700. 2 BR $850. Rent incls heat & hot water, reno’d suites with big patios. By shops, banks, skytrain & college. U/grd prkg available. Call 604 519-1382
6510
NEW WEST. Reno’d Bach & 1 BR apt suites. From $675-$785/mo. Avail now. Ns/np. 604-724-8353
604 420-5636
552 Dansey Ave, Coq
Extra Large 2 Bedrooms. Close to Lougheed Mall & S.F.U.
Apt/Condos
POCO 2 BR, 2 level, $775/mo, quiet-family complex, no pets, Call 604-464-0034.
AMBER (W)
ARBOUR GREENE
6508
By Highgate Mall in Burnaby
AMBER ROCHESTOR 545 Rochester Ave, Coq
To place your ad call
604-444-3000
415 Westview St, Coq
2BR 2BATH newer condo @ ACCESS bldg near Gateway stn, gym, 1 prkg, storage. $1150 N/P N/S avail IMMED 604-377-3267
2 BDRM Garden Apt.
The Record • Saturday, May 22, 2010 • A25
PT COQ. 3 BR, 2 flrs. 5 appl, c/port, big f/yrd. Ns/np. $1500/mo + util. July 1st. 604-945-1875 STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN No Qualification - Low Down CHILLIWACK – 9557 Williams St, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, cozy HOUSE on 49x171’ lot, excellent investment property in heart of town, close to shops & schools................ $888/M VANCOUVER – 558 Taylor St, 1 bdrm + den, 2 level TOWNHOME, nr GM Place, 1.5% Finance $988/M
PITT MEADOWS -11860 Springdale Dr. 4 Bdrm, 3 Bath FAMILY HOUSE Appliances, huge family room, f/p, fully fenced back yard, garage, close to West Coast Express, Schools & shops..............$1988/M CLOVERDALE – 6965 - 192nd St, 6 bdrms, 5 baths NEW HOUSE with 3 suites + BIG income potential, all new appliance, w/d, f/p ....$2,688/M
BBY EDMONDS, 2 BR ste, new lam flrs, $850/mo incls utils, N/s, cat ok, June 1. 604-762-6205
BBY, METROTOWN. New 1 BR, f/bath. Sh’d w/d. Ns/np. $800/mo incl hydro. Immed. 604-377-8687
BBY, MIDDLEGATE. Bright 1 BR. Ns/Np, No w/d. $650/mo incl hydro/cbl, June 1. 604-522-6773 BBY N. 2 BR grnd lev ste, avail June 1, N/s, N/p, $1100/mo incls hyd, cbl, lndry, net. 604-603-2381 BBY NORTH 1 BR, fully furnished, share w/d. Avail iImmed. $725 incls utils. N/S, N/P & Suits 1 person. 604 420-1675
BBY PARKCREST 1 BR bach g/l bright, partly furn, backyard, view, $700 incl util, June 1, n/s, n/p, nr skytrain, Suits 1. 604-294-8500
Miscellaneous Rentals
BBY S. Nice 2 BR bsmt ste, w/d & cable incl. $900 + 1/3 utils. June 1. ns/np. 604-521-2380
GATED PARKING AVAILABLE
BBY SOUTH upper 2 br + den 2,000sf ste, w/d, d/w, lge deck, sec pkng, nr bus/schls/5 mins to Metro Twn. N/S, n/p. $1350 + 1/3 utils. Avail June 1. 604-728-0377
CALL 604 723-8215 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES
PITT MEADOWS 3 BR T/H, quiet family complex, Rent geared to income, n/p, 604-465-4851 POCO 2 BR T/H, $815/mo, quitefamily complex, no pets. Call 604-464-0034.
RIVERS INLET Townhouses
(Coquitlam Centre area)
2 levels, 5 appls, carport.
BBY, NORTH. 2 BR, upper, priv w/d, $1000/mo + util. 2 BR bsmt, priv w/d, $800/mo + util. Ns/np. June 1st. Near Brentwood Mall. 604-299-7887 or 604-644-1312
www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca
New Westminster
Townhouses Rent
2 BR townhouse 3 BR, 1.5 bath, townhse
Call Kristen 604 435-5555 or 786-4663
6450
6605
CAPITOL HILL big bright 1 br ste, lge yd, nice view, f/p, w/d, quiet, nr amens/bus. Av now. N/S, pet neg. $750 + 40% utils. 604-988-5501
Sorry no pets.
Call 604 942-2012 WOODLAND PARK
TOWNHOMES Professionally managed family townhome complex on 28 acres located in beautiful Port Moody. Spacious 2 BR & 3 BR units, 5 appls, inste w/d, walk out bsmt, 1 parking. Cat friendly.
Contact 604 939-0221 woodland@rentmidwest.com
6620
Warehouse/ Commercial
COQ, Office Space for Rent, $1000/mo, 810sf + mezz, nr Port Mann Bridge. 604-464-7590
HOME SERVICES
8010
Alarm Services
8073
Drainage
BAJ MINI EXCAVATING Sewer/storm, drains, oil tanks, paving, retain wall. 604-779-7816
ALARM 604-463-7919 Systems Ltd.
8016
Architecture
DRAIN TILES & WATER LINES Without Digging a Trench 604-294-5300 Mia Casa − Drain Tile/Sewer Line Water Line Repairs / Replacement & Cleaning. Vince 604-941-6060, Al 604-783-3142
Drywall
8080
WINDOW BLINDS SALES & SERVICES All Blinds up to 75% Off Best Deal on 2” Fauxwood • Repairs & Cleaning Free Estimates & Installation
Nuphase Electric #103543 Insured, bonded, lic. electrical contractor. Installation, trouble shooting, service of electrical products. Res. & Comm. bldg. Guar work. Loves small jobs. Seniors Discount. 778-297-7257 info@nuphaseelectric.com
778-995-0295 #1167 LIC Bonded. Expert trouble shooter, sm job specialist, reno’s, panel changes. 617-1774.
Carpentry
* RENOS * Bsmt refinish * Drywall * Bath Tiles * Windows * Doors * Stairs. Call Norm 604-437-1470
8040
★★★★★★
Prof. refinish, sanding from $2. installs. Dustless 604-219-6944
8055
Cleaning
#1 QUALITY Cleaning Service Homes & Business. Senior Disc. Low Rates. 604 724-8998 EXP CLEANING ladies avail 7 days/wk. Bonded. Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond 604-928-0025
J & S CLEANING. Res/Comm. Move in / move out. 15% seniors’ discount. 5 years exp. Reliable & guaranteed work. Free estimates. 778-998-9127 or 778-239-9609 PROFESSIONAL CLEANING Service, Supplies provided, Green Clean avail. Building Serv Worker Certified. 604-751-1031 TOP CLEANING SERVICES 778-565-6000 www.topcleaning.ca
8058
Computer Services
Concrete
CONCRETE WORK of any kind. Third generation. Call Mike at 604-945-8717 cel 604-318-3649 DALL’ANTONIA CONCRETE Prompt, Professional, Family run 40+yrs. Seniors % 604 240-3408
8070
Doors
Electrician Lic#95323, Bonded, Affordable Com/Res. No Job too small. 25yrs exp. 604 727-2306 NEW WEST ELECTRIC Lic 94644 Rewiring & Service & Upgrades Free Est. 604-724-7381 24/7
www.AbacusElectric.ca Res & Comm. 40yrs exp. 1 stop! Reas. Rates! 778-988-9493. Reg.97222 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 service call. Insured. Lic # 89402. Fast same day service guaranteed. We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
8087
Excavating
# 1 BACKHOE, EXCAVATOR & BOBCAT
one mini, drainage, landscaping, stump / rock / cement / oil tank removal. Water / sewer line, 24 hours Call 341-4446 or 254-6865 EXCAVATOR MINI & 13 Ton excavator, Trucking, Bin service , Bobcat track loader we do it all give us a call. Since 1986 VANCON 604-818-5411
Timberland Forest Products 6x8 Fence Panels from $27, Siding, Decking, Roofing, Shed, Split Rail etc... We Install Cedar Fencing Free Estimates − Call Today 7753 Edmonds St, Burnaby Call 604 520-7792 West Coast Cedar Installations Custom fencing, decking & more 604-244-8824, Cell: 604-788-6458
8105
Floor Covering
Tile - Hardwood - Carpet - Vinyl
8020
Prof. refinish, sanding from $2. installs. Dustless 604-219-6944
8125
Gutters
Full Seamless Gutter Installation/Repairs Soffits All jobs Guaranteed. Fully insured/WCB covered Will beat any competitors price
Established 1963
RAIN CENTRE LTD.
(since 1968) 4", 5" & 6 " continuous gutters Vinyl & aluminium siding soffits Install repairs & cleaning. Free Estimates 604 874-8158 Check us out with the BBB
PRESSURE WASHING, Gutter Cleaning and Repairs Call George 778-859-7793 Steve’s Gutter Cleaning from $98. Repairs & power wash avail. Prompt. 604-524-0667, 782-5085
8130
Handyperson
TRUSTED HOME IMPROVEMENTS
40% OFF ALL OVERSTOCK ITEMS FREE grout on all tile work
604.568.TILE (8453) leveltileandflooring.com
Blinds & Draperies
PERFECT FABRICS • 1,000+ unique patterns!
Ideal for designer homes! European, high quality, professional home decorative fabrics and unique accessories. Environmentally friendly fabrics, custom designs, garden-style collections, children’s prints and much more. International quality certification. All fabrics are 300cm wide, with firewall, antibacterial, antistatic and odor remover. By appointment, call:
604-565-2424 ● perfectfabrics@gmail.com
Call 604.787.0437 *Green Earth Friendly Products*
Roofs, Gutters, Decks, Driveways, Boats, Sidewalks, Rock Walls, Windows Permanent Solutions to Kill & Clean: • Moss • Dirth & Grime • Black • Mold Algae We Help Realtors Sell Homes Faster
★ OPERA LANDSCAPING ★ Retaining walls, irrigation, paving, patios, fences, etc. 778-688-2444
8160
Homeowners Stratas Commercial & Residential Property Managers Save $$$
Lawn & Garden
D & J GardenScape ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Lawn Maintenance Power Raking Moss Control Trimming Spring Cleanup Call for our SPRING SPECIALS 604-589-8527 604-771-4636
• Residential and Commercial Lawn Maintenance • Power Raking • Yard Cleanup • Lawn Repairs • Gardening • Hedge Trimming • Tree Pruning
• Building Projects
Free Est 604-779-6978
8180
Home Services
BE COOL! Talk to Someone You Trust.
CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING Sears also installs ROOFING, WINDOWS, WINDOW COVERINGS & CARPETING
604-299-5511
ext 213 24 HOURS 1-800-4-MY-HOME • (1-800-469-4663)
EDGEMONT GUTTERS
604-420-4800
EXTERIOR CLEANING
★ AMAZING TOUCH LAND’G ★ Paving, retaining walls, turfing, planting. Call 604-889-4083
604-439-9417
Moving & Storage
8185 WILDWOOD LANDSCAPING Hedge Trimmimg & Tree Pruning & Hedge Removal Spring Clean Up Chaffer Control & Lawn Restoration. Comm/Strata/Res Aerating & Power Raking. Free Estimates. 604-893-5745
8193
Oil Tank Removal
STORMWORKS Oil Tank Removal Recommended Insured Reasonable Rates 604-724-3670
8195
Painting/ Wallpaper
CANSTAR PAINTING The Quality You Trust! Interior & Exterior ★ EXCELLENT PRICES ★ Free Est./Written Guarantee
No Hassle Quick Work Insured/WCB
778-997-9582
AFFORDABLE MOVING
45
$
From Been in business for over 10 years Packing, Office & Piano moving specialist
Licenced & Insured Local & Long Distance Moves Seniors Discount www.affordablemoversbc.com
CHAU LE GARDENING yard, clean up, lawn maint. trimming, shrubs, hedging, pruning, power raking 604-782-5288
604-537-4140
LAWN CARE, Power Raking, Hedge Trimming & Pruning, Free Estimate. 604-339-6781
HOUSE MOVERS
Lawn Cut, Garden Design Hedge/Lawn Power Rake/ Aerate Quality/Low$. 778 241-9706
Flat Rates 2 to 5 Ton from $60/hr.
604 - 837 - 7720
Lawn & Garden • Clean-ups & Disposal, Gutters/Press Washing Seniors Disc. Al @ 604-783-3142
604-878-5232 SINCE 1997
HANDY ANDY Handyman services. Odd Jobs. (WHATEVER). 604-715-9011
8155
Landscaping
FORTRESS RETAINING WALLS & LANDSCAPES
• Retaining Walls • Interlocking Paving Stones • Patios • Walkways • Driveways • Sod • Topsoil • Sand • Gravel • River Rock • Bark Mulch
FENCING & WOODWORKING Arbours • Pergolas • Bridges Certified by The National Concrete Masonry Association
CHRIS SPRUSTON 604-908-1258
LAWNS CUT, yard and garden clean-up, hedge trim, aerating, power raking, rubbish removal & gutters cleaned. 604-773-0075
QUALITY PROPERTY CARE
Garden Rototilling
Also Special Truck for Clean-Ups Garage • Basement • Backyard
604-875-9072, 604-873-5292
B&Y MOVING Experienced Movers ~ 2 Men $50 ~ • Includes all Taxes • Licenced & Insured • Efficient & Reliable
604-708-8850
Licenced for lawn Chaffer Beetle treatment. Tree services, stump grinding, lawn aeration, reseeding, lawn and garden installations.
#1 MOVING EXPERIENCE WITH L & D ENTERPRISES !!! Fast & Dependable Special Rates Seniors Disc. Call 604 464-5872
Call: 778-885-6488
AAA ADVANCE MOVING Experts in all kinds of Moving, Storage & Packing. Different from the Rest. 604-861-8885
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8175
Masonry
ABBA MOVERS, bsmt clean 1-4 ton Lic, ins’d up$35/hr, 2 men $45. 7 day honest 506-7576, 986-4350 AMI MOVING ★ 3-5 ton cube. Starting at $39/hour. Local & long distances. 24/7 ★ 604-617-8620
604-603-2576
tymerstonework.com
POPEYE’S MOVING 604-783-6454 Vancouver 604-377-2503
www.popeyesmovingbc.com
Painting Contractor & Crew Quality Craftsmanship Reasonable Rates Free Estimate
778-242-8910
INTERIOR & EXTERIOR Seniors 15% Disc • 27 Yrs Exp. • BBB Member WCB • 5 Year Guarantee • Free Est. Refs.
604 432-1857
or
604 773-7811
CareCoat Painting & Restoration Comm & Res. Interior & Exterior Free Est. ★ 778-839-3213 ELITE PAINTING & pressure washing, free est., res/comm, Lic./Reg’d Nathan 778-928-5442 Good Day Painting Fully Insured, Quality Work, Res/Comm, No Payment till Job is Completed! Call Thomas 604 377-1338
Call James: 604-808-4288 MILANO Painting 604-551-6510 Int/Ext. Good Prices. Free Est. Written Guar. Prof & Insured.
Kraft Painting & Decorating Residential, Commercial,Apartments EXPERTS OF:
Drywall Repair Repaint Texture Ceilings,Trim, Doors, Frames, Cabinets Walls & Floors, Colour Selection…etc. Special rates for ongoing maintenance painting.
RUDI 604-939-0697 or 778-838-2666
T&H PAINTING. Int/Ext, Res/ Comm, Free Estimates, Quality Work, Guaranteed 778-316-7709 TOP PAINTING Res & Comm. Reasonable rates • Free Estimate Top Quality! Joe 604-782-1377
8205
• Professional Exterior & Interior • Protective Coatings (epoxies-elastomerics) • Water Proofing Sealers • Pressure Wash • Wallpapering
604-616-7082
BBM
Painting and Wallpaper Interior/Exterior • Fully Insured
Call Anthony, 604-836-9847
D&M PAINTING
Interior/Exterior Specialist Many Years Experience Fully Insured Top Quality, Quick Work Free Estimate
INTERIOR & EXTERIOR SPECIALS
7291234
Big Boss Mechanical
Renovations Big or Small. Water Lines without Digging Broken Water Mains & Sewer Mains. Hot water Tanks, Plugged Drains, Toilets, Tubs, Leaky Faucets & Broken Pipes.
★ Good Quality Service ★ Fully Licenced & WCB.
604 729-3864 778 928-9839
RED SEAL
Drainage & Plumbing Inc. Drain Tiles, Main Sewer Lines, Underground Video Inspection, Kitchen & Bathroom Sinks & Tubs, Plugged Drains, Toilets, Excavation Service, Broken Water Mains & Pipes, Dripping Taps
604-618-4988 778-836-5940
A BETTER
PLUMBER
604-724-3832
Fully Insured 20 years experience Call 604Free Estimates
Plumbing
PLUMBING & DRAINAGE
BRUNETTI PAINTING INC.
High end workmanship Award winning homes
Paving/Seal Coating
ALLEN Asphalt, concrete, brick, drains, foundations, walls, membranes 604-618-2304/ 820-2187
8220
FAIRWAY PAINTING
STONE WORK
Retaining walls, facing, cultured stone. Able Boys Landscaping Ltd. bobcat/lawn/cedar fence/paving stones, trim trees. 604-377-3107
Moving • Storage • Deliveries Local & Long Distance Movers Residential • Commercial Industrial
J.van den Akker
I LOVE MY HOME RENOVATIONS LTD Interior/exterior painting, power washing, tiling. Fully insured. Free estimates. Quality work guaranteed! 15% off with this coupon!
1 to 3 Men
1, 3, 5 or 7 Ton
FREE ESTIMATES
A Gardener & A Gentleman Lawn, garden, tree svcs. Pruning, yard clean-up, rubbish. 319-5302
Painting/ Wallpaper
8195
PAINTING
AJK MOVING LTD.
Fencing/Gates
* Level Tile & Flooring *
MONARCH GARAGE DOORS Installations, repairs and parts. Free estimates. 604-825-0220
Floor Refinishing
Landscaping
• Sales & Installation of 5’’ Continuous Gutter • Minor Repairs • Cleaning
8090
Computer REPAIR: PC, Internet, Network, home/office reg maint. Sr’s Disc. Simon • 604-999-0815
8060
CHARLIE’S ELECTRIC Co. #94835 all electric needs, reas rates bonded WCB 778-888-4528
Carpet/Flooring Installation
Artistry of Hardwood Floors
8110
8155
Electrical
Call Joseph @ Metro Decor
8030
CERAMIC TILING by prof, 25 yrs exp, qual work at reas rates. F/place & h/w flrs. 604-618-2717
Artistry of Hardwood Floors
8075
Blinds & Draperies
Floor Covering
Golden Hardwood & Laminate Prof intall, refinishing, sanding, and repairs. 778-858-7263
VINCE’S MAGIC Drywalling & textured ceiling repairs. Bonded 604-307-2295 / 778-340-5208
8020
8105
CALL THE EXPERTS
Better Quality, Better Service
8Plumbing 8Drain Cleaning 8Hot Water Tank Specials 8Seniors Discounts
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Plumbing
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Renovations & Home Improvement
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Roofing
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CITY CTR PLUMBING Lic. 10% disc − all small jobs, faucets, toilets, sinks, etc. 604 562-4269
BATHS * KITCHENS * SUITES & MORE
PLUMBERS
A1 CONTRACTING. Bsmt, bath, kitchen cabinets, tiling, painting & decks. Dhillon, 604-782-1936
Water Lines (without digging) Sewer Lines (without digging) Install. Drain tiles. 604-294-5300 LICENSED PLUMBER & Gasfitter. BBQs, ranges, etc. Repairs, renos. VISA ok. 604-830-6617 PACIFIC ACE PLUMBING INC. •Repairs •Installation •Insured Free Est. Call • 778-836-8835
8225
Power Washing
Edgemont Building Maintenance • Power Washing • Window Cleaning • Gutter Cleaning
604-420-4800 Established 1963
Grant’s Home Maintenance Complete Pressure Washing: Roofs, Houses, Driveways, etc Gutter Cleaning & Repairs.
Residential & Strata Prompt Service. WCB Insured
A-Z KITCHENS, c-top, granite, bathrooms, tile, floor, carpet, paint, blinds. Bob 604-318-1327 Moon Const Building Services. Specialize in Concrete, Forming & Framing. Call Patrick 218-3064
A Eastcan Roofing & Siding Ltd All types of Re-Roof, Repair, Gutter. WCB. BBB. 604-562-0957 A Eastwest Roofing & Siding Re-roofing, Gutter, Free Est, BBB Member, 10% disc, Seniors Disc, 604-812-9721, 604-783-6437
A North West Roofing Specialist in Re-Roofing & Repair, Free Est 10% disc, BBB, WCB, Liability Insured. Jag 778-892-1530
A Save on Roofing - specialize in ★refoof ★ repair★ WCB Free est. 10% discount 778-892-1266
New . Additions . Renovations Licenced, insured and bonded 25+ years exp . 604 936-0404 PRP RENOVATIONS. Kitchens, baths, tiling, flooring, painting, plumbing, gutters 604-764-0399
Alin Maintenance Services •Roof •Chimney •Skylight; Repairs •All Leak Problems! 604-319-2229
RENOS & DECKS Bathrooms, basements, int/ext home repair. 604 376 3192
Alive & still roofing after 50 years!! RCABC Certified Roofers. BILL the Roofer • 604-522-8516
8250
Roofing
FUTUR GRAFFITI SOLUTIONS, Power Washing & Graffiti Removal. Hot/Cold Water. 604-420-2848
Titan Roofing Services Gov’t cert journeymen. 30 yrs exp Solutions to your roofing needs. 604-788-4125 or 778-886-9463
grantshomemaintenance@shaw.ca
8240
TOTAL HOME RENOVATIONS Since 1983
FROM DESIGN TO FINISH
Specialties Include: Kitchen & Bath Improvements We Also Do: • Roofing • Sundecks • Door & Window Replacements
Call Bill
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Total Renos, Additions Build New Homes Kitchens, baths, drywall, painting, new garage, roofs, decks, driveways - asphalt, concrete or pavers, drain tiles, landscaping, excavating 604-985-8270 www.a-diamondhome.com
DLR CARPENTRY Framing Renovations Additions New Construction CALL 604-728-5685 M&S HANDYMAN
• Framing • Flooring • Finishing Carpentry • Painting • Drywall • T i l i n g Senior discount woodysgallery@hotmail.com
604-783-0979
•Residential Roofing •Siding and Window Installations •Aluminum Awnings and Railings •Rain Gutter Replacements •Drainage Installations and Repairs Member BBB - Member RCABC Full Liability Coverage and WCB Designated Project Managers and Third Party Inspections
Call 604-327-3086 for a free estimate Quote code 1969 for a 5% discount
www.crownresidentialroofing.com Quality work by Qualified Professionals. Free Estimates 24 Hour Repairs Skylights Gutters Cedar - Duriod - Torch-On Systems All work Guaranteed! Family owned & operated since 1989
(604) 299-8131
MAC ROOFING INC. Residential & Commercial ★ ★ Beat the HST ★ ★
Torch On Specialist Member of Shell Busey’s House Smart Referral Network ★ Govt Certified ★ 20 yrs exp
778-237-ROOF (7663)
ALL JUNK ★ ★ ★ ★
Rubbish Removal Residential & Commercial We do almost anything Free Estimates 7 days a week ★ No body beats our price. ★ $15.00 off with this ad
604-537-8523 Student Disposal Services & Recycling
Trips to the dumps start at
$49
W i t h 1 7 c u b i c y a rd t r u c ks
John 778-288-8009 Call anytime
Affordable Rubbish Removal & Demolition. Res & Com. All Jobs Big or Small. 604 761-9709 A.J.K. Moving Ltd. Special truck for clean-ups. Any size job. Lic# 32839 604-875-9072 873-5292 ALL JUNK - remove for res. & Comm. Free est. 7days/wk. $15off. w/ad. 604-537-8523
ROOFKING ROOF & BUILDING SEALING LTD.
BIG & Small Rubbish Removal. Any kind of junk & yard clean-up. Ben 604-218-8562/778-896-9007
MATCO DESIGN
YOUNG BROTHERS ROOFING
Quality Work * Ref’s avail
Re-Roofing Specialist! Shingles, Cedar Shakes, or Torch-on.
matco@telus.net
Rubbish Removal
Specializing in Torch-on new & reroofing, asphalt shingles, cedar shake & tar & gravel conversions.
Free Est.: 604-377-3854
604-720-1564
8255
BEN’S RUBBISH REMOVAL $50-$150 a load. Yard clean up. Bby & N.West only 778-859-8760
All Work Guaranteed
Renovations Additions
RENT A MAN Rubbish Removal Services For all your cleanup needs!! ★Call 604-505-7334★
$50-$150 FULL TRUCK LOADS Rubbish & Lawn & Garden Work fast service Patrick 604 808-1652
8300
10% discount with ad! Call Samra: 778-896-4858
$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
9125
ETNA CERAMIC Tile & Remodelling. Kitchen & Bath Specialists. 30 years exp., Call 778-829-3368.
Top Soil
For all your landscaping needs • Topsoil • Gravel • Sand • Bark Mulch • Lava Rocks • Fruit Trees & Plants • Mushroom Manure • Cedar & Texus Yew Trees
1999 FORD Taurus SE red sedan. Automatic transmission, 24 valve DOHC engine, 152,600 kms, exc cond, $2,750, 604-984-9066.
THE SOIL MAN You Call We haul! Top soil, Mulch, Planter/hanging basket mix, Pots, Lawn dressing, Garden soil, Superior mix. Any Size orders. Great Prices. 604-889-2925
8315
$ BEST RATES $ Jerry 604-618-8585 Andrew 604-618-8585
A-1 TRI CRAFT TREE SERVICES (EST. 1986)
2003 CHEVY Cavalier. silver, auto only 47K, orig. owner, immac in & out, $5900, 604-929-8489
9129
Luxury Cars
1999 BMW 740IL, auto, black, 149000km, halo xenon, perfect condition, $8888. 778-322-3598
604 588-8733 or 604 318-9270
www.ProTreeServices.ca Treeworks 15 yrs exp. Tree/ Stump Removal, Prun’in & Trim’in & View Work 291-7778, 787-5915 www.treeworksonline.ca Wildwood Tree Services, Exp Hedge Trimming and Removal & Tree Pruning. Free Est. 604-893-5745
8335
Window Cleaning
Edgemont Building Maintenance • Power Washing
604-420-4800
DISPOSAL BINS 10 - 40 yard bins. Lowest rates! disposalking.com 604-306-8599
Established 1963
BOB’S WINDOW Gets that Clean, Clear Shine No Drops, No Drips, No Streaks Right into the corners! Serving you for over 20 yrs. Also do Gutters 604 588-6938
1990 VW JETTA standard, cd, stereo, a/c’d, exc mileage.clean, runs well $1000. 778-895-1424
2008 HONDA Civic, Auto, 4 dr, silver, all power, a/c, low kms, $13,000. 604 518-3166
2 HOUR
Service From Call
Family Owned & Operated
2000 MAZDA PROTEGE. silver. 142,000 kms. auto, electric mirrors, windows, sunroof, ABS, Alloy wheels, Cruise Control. No accidents. Full service history avail. $4500. 778-991-8676 2002 BMW330I pre spt pkg 5speed silver 88K no accident exc cond $13,999. 604-905-1092
2003 BWM X5 3.0 V6 AWD, grey / grey leather, loaded, navigation system, heated power/telescopic steering, heated front & rear seats $17,000. 150 K. 604-657-4451 2003 INFINITI G35 sedan, 66 K, auto, fully loaded, no accidents exc cond $14,600. 604-725-0947
#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle Removal Ask about $500 Credit!!! $$ PAID for Some 604.683.2200
2005 HONDA Civic SE automatic 75,500 kms new Michelin tires $10,400 - obo. 604-761-1352
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $100 cash paid for full sized vehicles. 604-518-3673
for Full-Size Complete Vehicles. Free Removal! 2-Hr. Service in Most Areas
Motorhomes/RVs
2006 - 22FT double axel, white Jayco trailor, used for 5 short trips exc. cond. sleeps 5, full load. ac, etc. $15,000 OBO. 604-940-1953
(604) 209-2026
Pays $150 minimum
NEED CHEAP AUTOBODY ? www.cheapautobody.ca 604-341-7738
9522
NO WHEELS, NO PROBLEM
No Wheels No Problem
2006 HONDA Civic DX Coupe $11,999. Auto, PWR Locks & Windows, heated mirrors, digital dash, 4 new tires, new brakes, Honda Serviced. NO Accidents. 100k. Great on gas, many extras. Coq. Call ★ 604-868-3128
1993 BMW 740i, black, auto 231K, exc cond. 2 owner car, fully loaded, $3900. 604-671-4133
Scrap Car Removal
Removal FREEScrap/Car
Sports & Imports
1990 HONDA Accord, 4 dr, auto, 246 K, good cond $1500 obo. 604-924-9621 after 5pm or lv msg
2002 MERCEDES C230 Coupe 141kms Purchased and serviced at Mercedes-Benz North Shore $10,800. 604-926-4233
2006 TOYOTA Matrix XR 36.7 k, exc cond, std, 4 dr, 1 owner no accid. $13,500. 604-787-2193
2006 CEDAR Creek, 5th Wheel, 30ft. Rear living, br. slide). Fully loaded. 21ft add a room under the awning & enclosed storage area under the pin. Central vac. w/kick plate. A ns & np unit. Slide out pantry & 2 way fridge (Electrical/ Propane), 10 gal water heater (electric/propane), outside shower, Thermostat fantastic breeze control fans in br & living, thermopane windows & tinted. 4 holding tanks; fresh water, black water & 2 grey water (large 1 for toilet & shower & 20 gal for kitchen. tanks can be heated during winter/late fall operations. $34,900 obo Vernon Call Jerry 1-250-558-7836
9540
Trailers/Tents/ Campers
1996 RUSTLER 5th Wheel Bunkhouse, sleeps 8, A/C, awning, ext shower, bunks, tons of storage. $8450. Langley. 604-881-4566 DIFFERENCE BETWEEN Men and Boys? Men fix their toys! Become an Outdoor Power Equipment Technician. Work on watercraft, ATV’s, snowmobiles, etc. Credit towards apprenticeship. GPRC Fairview College Campus. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.
Call 778-316-3217 ★ FREE TOWING ★ up to $300 CASH Today!
604-728-1965 John
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604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 2H
• Window Cleaning • Gutter Cleaning
★ASK DISCOUNT RUBBISH★ Best Prices, Yard, House/Const, Demo. 7 days Ray, 604-727-6153
9145
PRO TREE SERVICES
Quality Shaping, Spiral Pruning, Hedge Trimming, Stump Grinding and Removals. Seniors Discount.
9160
2000 FORD Mustang Conv. 1 owner, mint cond. 130K, goldblack roof, $6300, 604-817-4520
Tree Services
Dangerous tree removal, pruning, topping, hedge trimming & stump grinding. Fully insured & WCB
Sports & Imports
2000 INFINITY G20 80,000km silver, auto, loaded, fully serviced since new $8900. 604-786-7114
604.454.9744
4838 Byrne Rd., Burnaby southwestgardensuppliesltd.com
9160
Domestic
Tiling
★ Joseph’s Quality Tiles ★ Tile Installation & Supplies. Joe 604-518-0068 or 604-719-2212
8310
Auto Miscellaneous
Stucco
J. PEARCE STUCCO CONTRACTING. Residential / Commercial. 604-761-6079
8309
9105
2006 MERCEDES E500 wagon 41K, silver, black int. Mint cond. $43,000 604-889-1069 eves
Roofing Experts 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank
Renovations & Home Improvement
Rubbish Removal
REPAIRS or REPLACE: Decks, Stairs, Doors, Sidewalks, Siding. Call Barney 604-526-4061
604 936-2808
PRESSURE WASHING, siding, gutters, tile, roof, treat moss. Gill, 604-897-4204, 604-599-4204
8255
AUTOMOTIVE
9155
Urban Market:
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Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks
1996 JEEP Orvis, local SUV, very clean, way low 135 kms 5.2L V-8, auto, full leather, full towing package. $4750 obo. 604-987-5466. 2001 INFINITI QX4, fully loaded $10,250 ONO, 148,000 KM, Gold, Bose Stereo, sunroof, tanned leather seats(all heated), mud/ snow tires, Automatic, Hi-intensity headlights. Lovely smooth, reliable ride. Rebuild 2003. Call Tommy 778-960-5308 2002 DODGE Durango SLT 4X4. Great truck to drive, have all the service records. Asking $9,500. Open to offers. 604.657.1845
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s g n i v a Long Weekend S Seminars & Events South Surrey:
Gluten-Free Health Fair, Sunday, May 30, ll:00am to 4:00pm. Come in and enjoy our many in-store demos featuring gluten-free foods.
Please loo ions. k for The Hea lthy Shopper Coupon Book available at all Choices Markets locat Trade
Salt Spring Fair Organic Coffee Hardbite Potato Chips
assorted varieties
assorted varieties
2/5.00
10.99
150g • product of B.C.
400g • product of B.C.
Liberté Greek Yogurt plain, 0% M.F.
3.99
New Item!
Wild Sockeye Salmon Fillets
61g
Happy Planet Fruit Smoothies
assorted varieties
27.21lb/59.99kg
1.89
From the Deli
Olympic Organic Yogurts
2/7.00 20 bags • product of USA
original or French vanilla
Rogers 5 Grain Granola assorted varieties
1.75kg • product of B.C.
2/7.00 700-750g • product of Canada
From Our Bakery
White and Whole Wheat Hamburger and Hot Dog Buns
6.99
So Nice Plus Fresh Soy Beverages
2.99 500g
Rice Bakery
Rice Hamburger Buns
3.99
400g
regular retail price
Summer Fresh Dips assorted varieties
1.89L • product of B.C.
1.28lb/ 2.82kg
Breyers Frozen Real Fruit Bars assorted varieties
Rizopia Organic Brown and Wild Rice Pasta
2.29
Clif Builder Bars Peanut Butter or Chocolate
Salad Crunchy Mix
dermalipid+
34.99
Joy of the Mountains Oil of Oregano
340-454g
170g • product of USA
120caps
Does what no moisturizer can. Moisturize, repair and protect naturally from the inside out.
Amy’s Kitchen Frozen Burritos
4/9.00
5.99 14x50ml • product of Canada
New Crop!
Bulk Department
1.00 off regular retail price • 227g
assorted varieties
2/3.00 68g • product of USA
Jumbo Sweet Vidalia Onions Georgia Grown
20% off regular retail price
assorted varieties
2/7.00
Organic Country French Bread White only
4/1.00
2.00 off
original or vanilla
3.49 8 per package
New Zealand Grown
assorted flavours
+ deposit + eco fee
Traditional Medicinals Teas PMS, Raspberry Leaf or Nettle Leaf
Large Size Green Kiwi Fruit
Roasted Specialty Chickens
325ml • product of B.C.
311-400g • product of Canada
2.98lb/ 6.57kg
Diamond Willow Organic Beef Tenderloin Steak
assorted varieties
2/7.00
B.C. Grown, Certified Organic
7.99lb/ 17.61kg
assorted varieties
.99
Yellow or Orange Tomatoes on the Vine from Origin O
previously frozen
Genisoy Soy Protein Bars
500g
Nature’s Path Optimum Cereals
Meat Department
17.99
15ml
Has powerful anti-fungal, immune-boosting properties. Can also be used as an insect repellant!
Seventh Generation Family Pack Paper Towels
11.99
Tasty Bite Indian Meals ready to eat
assorted varieties
8 pack
1.79 285g • product of USA
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3493 Cambie St. Vancouver 604.875.0099
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Prices Effective May 20 to May 26, 2010.
Choices in the Park
Rice Bakery South Surrey
2595 W. 16th Ave. Vancouver 6855 Station Hill Dr. 604.736.0301 Burnaby 604.522.6441
3248 King George Blvd. South Surrey 604.541.3902
Choices at the Crest 8683 10th Ave. Burnaby 604.522.0936
Kelowna 1937 Harvey Ave. Kelowna
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CONGRATULATIONS Rivers Reach on your 10th Anniversary!! from your friends & neighbour
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Happy 10th Anniversary Rivers Reach. From your friends at Molson
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for $11.95, available from 5 p.m. A couple of other great deals are the Friday prime rib dinner the Sunday $8.95 souvlaki, and deal pizza rice to when they’re sold out, the Saturday half-p and you can thank me later. available in chicken, beef, prawn or lamb. Go with the lamb ($10.95), named in honour of U - Back by popular demand are the smoked salmon bellies the Royal City’s championship lacrosse team. bread. Served with capers, onions and cream cheese on toasted rye took the salmon bellies off, “We try to change the menu a bit each year and when I he said. “I think it’s on,” back it put to had I so many people complained that staying.” Saran. “I wanted to have “This is an homage to my East Indian background,” said idea of the rice bowls.” some ethnic dishes on the menu and we came up with the while he has input on the changes Chef Spiros Kantillas has the job of making all the dishes and to the menu, Saran takes full responsibility for that job. created along with a few new items “I always like to change things up, with items that we’ve ting for our regulars.” that I’ve seen at other places,” said Saran. “It makes it interes (three for $8.95) are pretty hard to beat. Sliders are all the rage and the Angus sliders at the Reach ’re a quick meal, they taste great and I just “I have these for lunch whenever I can,” said Saran. “They love them.” anniversary party, to be held on the evening of Even more interesting for the regulars is the upcoming 10th May 27. has a whole back room of appetizers and food items. Unlike other parties, where only a few samples are free, Saran . “We want to thank our customers for their patronage “It’s the party of the year in New Westminster,” said Saran g the food.” over the year so we have free appetizers and we keep refillin es available and you have the makings of Add in the fact four beverage companies will have taster sampl the most fun night in the Royal City. much feed half the city,” said Saran. “If “I had a customer tell me once that on that day, we pretty that’s the case, we just have to make more food.” Salvation Army means Saran and his On a more sobering note, being across the street from the staff see a different side of life. or clothes,” said Saran. “That’s “It’s heartbreaking to see homeless people lining up for food why we try to help out in the community whenever we can.” auction fundraiser, sponsorship Recent donations of an Alex Burrows hockey jersey for a silent ion Army are all proof that the Salvat the for of the high school football team and a penny drive . efforts y charit their for se “cheers” at Rivers Reach extend to applau ody can have a good time and the “I think, in 10 years, we’ve created a place where everyb and the people less fortunate,” said community steps up when we try and help our neighbours George said he wanted to create,” said Saran. “Those were the goals 10 years ago and that’s what Saran. “I think he’s succeeded.” a week from 11 a.m. For more information, River’s Reach is located at 320 Sixth St. It’s open seven days go to www.riversreach.com. so many good memories from working there, but Saran, who’s worked at the pub for eight years, said he has nothing tops what happened on his very first day on the job. a $100 worth of bills from having eaten here,” “It’s a great story but I’ll only tell it to people who show me know the story to give me a good reason to tell them he said. “I’m challenging my longtime customers who don’t the story.” radio and sports media personalities, then the It’s a celebrity hangout. If you love Vancouver sports talk Rivers Reach is the place for you. lives close by and after long, hard practices in New Westminster Hyacks head football coach Farhan Lalji for a little decompressing time. the fall, he’s been known to have his coaching staff join him e NWSS grad and he not only is close Team 1040 radio personality Bob Marjanovich is an old-tim when the pub hosts special events and friends with Petropavlis, he is always up for MCing duties fundraisers.
New was no place in Burnaby or g his friends tell him there rin hea of d tire s wa is avl rop It was 2000 and George Pet ht at the bar. her and have a relaxing nig gat ld cou als loc s and early-’90s. ere wh ter Westmins vision mainstay in the late-’80 tele a n bee had t tha bar “Cheers” like the Pizza was better known In other words, there was no of Fourth Avenue, but Venus th sou t jus , eet Str th Six on t. had a prime location Pe tro pa vli s ce as well as a gathering spo as a great pizza delivery pla Reach Pub. And so was born the Rivers what’s more historic place a sense of history and the e giv to d nte wa ge eor “G Peter Saran. Fraser River,” said manager in New Westminster than the name.” “That’s how the pub got its place was a late afternoon lunch, the On the day I stopped in for rs away hou l stil s wa ks playoff game buzzing, even though a Canuc from starting. d Saran. the Canucks game is on,” sai “It’s an absolute zoo when now.” “It’s just mildly busy right $9.45 and h the tuna tacos (four for For my meal, I started wit ers etiz y nights when app even cheaper on Wednesda .). p.m 8 are half-price from 3 to a flour tortilla with red The seared tuna served on were simply divine. pepper pesto and the tacos and it’s been our most “I just added this to the menu “It’s healthy and it’s got a popular dish,” said Saran. unique taste.” 1.95), with the Royal City salad ($1 My dining companion went , dried ese served with artisan goat che which is fresh mixed greens it kes ma at rry dressing and, this is wh cranberries, a honey raspbe bo prawns. special, a large skewer of jum ed to capture some of h all the green stuff, I manag oug thr rk wo to had te ma While my dining , my those prawns on my plate. ner for me (For the record the Royal City salad a win de ma s wn pra the ing eat And just especially the goat cheese). dining cohort loved the salad, 2.25), Thai chicken rice bowl ($1 For our main, we shared the ple eap pin les, cken with app which featured sauteed chi curry sauce, all served on a ai Th cy and a sweet and spi bed of rice. food deal. Every day, there’s a drink and hos could the Tuesday night $6.95 nac From personal experience, kards red, white or dark Ric of ts pin h to wash it down wit get ers you and y arm an d fee pool drafts are held at the Riv ’s a reason why our hockey for only $4.75 each. (There Reach on Tuesday nights).
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