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Environmental Poster Contest
Thursday, April 29 3:00 pm
The City of New Westminster, in collaboration with School District #40 Student Services Department and Green Learning Canada, is inviting Grades 5 and 6 students of New Westminster schools to participate in this year’s Environmental Poster Contest entitled “Sustainable Transportation: Now and in the Future”. The contest provides an opportunity for students to participate in an environmentally-related activity that coincides with Earth Day on April 22nd, 2010. Specifics: • Coloured artwork provides a personal commitment to/vision on sustainable transportation for the future • Crayon, colour pencil, marker or paints can be used (brighter colours are better!). • All entries must be on 11” x 17” paper in landscape format (provided to schools). The deadline for submission is Friday, April 30th, 2010. Staff from the City will pick up entries from the student’s school on Monday, May 3rd, 2010. Each entry must include the student’s name, age, grade and school on the back side of the poster. Prizes include: bicycle, gift certificate from Cap’s Bicycle Shop, bus tickets and all of the winning submissions will be included into the City’s Transportation Master Plan. Prizes will be awarded at a Regular Council Meeting in June 2010. For more information please contact your school or the New Westminster Engineering Department at: 604-527-4592.
Royal City Rose The City of New Westminster is pleased to once again offer the Royal City Rose to the public. The Royal City Rose was specially hybridized by Select Roses for the commemoration of New Westminster’s 150th anniversary in 2009. 300 roses are available on a first come, first serve basis on Saturday, May 8 at Queen’s Park Stadium between 9:00 am and 10:00 am. A limit of two roses per person at a cost of $20.00 each, cash only. For more information, please contact the Parks, Culture and Recreation department at 604-527-4567.
Massey Victory Heights Residents’ Association Meeting
Special Services & Access Committee Council Chamber The Massey Victory Heights Residents’ Association will meet on Thursday, April 29 at 7:00 pm at Glenbrook Middle School, room 208. All residents Monday, May 3 are welcome to attend. 3:00 pm Committee of the Whole Committtee Room #2 7:00 pm Regular Council Council Chamber Wednesday, May 5 5:00 pm Arts Commission Council Chamber 5:30 pm Parks & Recreation Committee Queen’s Park Arena 6:00 pm Community Heritage Commission Committee Room #2 Thursday, May 6 2:00 pm Seniors Advisory Committee Committee Room #2
For more information, please contact Dennis Paulley at 604-739-9941.
Active For Life! Spring Wellness Challenge! Join the challenge, get ACTIVE, and live WELL! The FREE Spring Wellness Challenge is a great opportunity for you to get active and win some great prizes, including the grand prize of a night for two at the Inn at the Quay and dinner at the Boathouse Restaurant. Other prizes include New Balance gift certificates, pedometers, and water bottles! Pick up your Challenge postcard today at any Parks, Culture and Recreation facility or download and print it from www.nwpr.bc.ca and start completing the activities. The card gives you over 50 activities to choose from that will encourage you to be active, eat well and live well! The more activities you complete, the greater your chances are to win! This four-week challenge begins on April 26th and will end on May 24th. Join in the FUN today!
Saturday, May 1 • 9:30 am to 1:00 pm Royal City Centre Talk with over 35 not-for-profit exhibitors about health, housing, safety and other services for older adults at this free event! Come to educational sessions about housing options or heart health, and enjoy music by NWSS Jazz Quintet: “Sockdollager”. TAKE the FREE BUS to the fair from Royal Square, Sapperton, the Quay and Queensborough. Space is limited so SIGN UP NOW! CALL 604-520-6621 for schedule and reservations. For more information, call Mariam Larson, SSTF Coordinator: 604-515-1718.
Queensborough Park Planning & Official Community Plan Amendment
OPEN HOUSE Queensborough Community Centre
Thursday, April 29, 2010 6:30 - 8:30 pm (drop-in)
Massey Victory Heights Neighbourhood Garage Sale
Planned Park Sites
Ewen Avenue Avenue & 730 Ewen 306 Wood Wood Street Street 306
Proposed 0.15 hectare “pocket park” featuring landscaped gardens, passive space, potentially a small play area and other recreational features reflective of the cultural diversity that exists in Queensborough.
The Massey Victory Heights Neighbourhood garage sale will take place on Saturday, May 1 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Homes located between E. 10th Avenue and E. 8th Avenue from McBride Blvd. to North Road will be participating in the sale. Please visit www.masseyvictoryheights.com for participating addresses.
Mother’s Day Tea
Treat mother to a traditional Victorian tea served in the “Grandmother’s Room” at Irving House. Costumed guides will serve tea and sweets to her and five guests. Spoil a mother on her special day as you enjoy a visit to Irving House, the home of Elizabeth Irving one of the City’s pioneer mothers! Four sittings, each accommodating six people, are available on May 8 & 9. Fee: $85.00/sitting To book your sitting, please contact New Westminster Museum and Archives at 604-527-4640.
510 Ewen 510 Ewan Avenue Avenue
Proposed 1.25 hectare neighbourhood park featuring a play field, playground areas, park washroom and open green space. Your input will help shape park development in Queensborough!
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The Record • Wednesday, April 28, 2010 • A03
◗IN THE NEWS Cops find more than just cola in this “coke” bottle ◗P4 Pappajohn honoured for cultural efforts in the city ◗P8
◗ HERITAGE HOME
Council narrowly OK’s reno
Feathered friends: Haydn, left, and Infinity Perry in the coop with their chickens at their family’s Sapperton home.
BY THERESA MCMANUS REPORTER tmcmanus@royalcityrecord.com
New Westminster city council was split on a resident’s application to make changes to a designated heritage house in the Queen’s Park neighbourhood. The owners of 217 Fourth Ave. applied to add 1,050 square feet to the rear of the house and to move the house 17.5 feet forward and three feet to the east, and to raise it one foot. The house was the childhood home of Joe Plaskett, an artist after whom the gallery at Massey Theatre is named. Prior to city council’s consideration of the application, the city’s community heritage commission heard that the changes would bring the home in line with the new house that’s been built to the east, will create a private backyard and will allow for a basement. The majority of the community heritage commission, however, opposed the changes, saying it goes against the reason for designating the home as a heritage property and against the history of its home and well-known owners. In a 4-3 vote, council directed staff to issue a heritage alteration permit. Mayor Wayne Wright and councillors Betty McIntosh, Bob Osterman and Lorrie Williams supported the motion, while councillors Jonathan Cote, Bill Harper and Jaimie McEvoy opposed it. McIntosh believes the city must make it possible for homeowners to make changes that ensure their homes continue to be livable. She said the homeowners have also sought permission to move their home closer to the front property line, in order to address issues since a new home was built next door. Council unanimously approved a motion to have staff prepare a report outlining all options that are available for protecting heritage homes and properties in the city, and a motion to review the community heritage commission’s role in heritage alteration permits. Council also directed staff to arrange for a presentation from Heritage B.C. to address issues raised during the discussion about 217 Fourth Ave.
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No ruffled feathers here BY THERESA MCMANUS REPORTER tmcmanus@royalcityrecord.com
There’s been a lot of squawking about the City of Vancouver’s plan to allow residents to keep chickens in their backyards, but hens quietly go about their business with little fanfare in the Royal City. Vancouver city council recently endorsed a staff report that would allow residents to keep up to four chickens in their backyards. One of the more controversial aspects of the plan is Vancouver’s proposal to spend $20,000 to create a homeless shelter for abandoned chickens. Keith Coueffin, the City of New Westminster’s manager of licensing and integrated services, said the city hasn’t had any need for such a facility. “Our current regulations for keeping of chickens is very liberal,” he said. “We have permitted the keeping of chickens for many, many years.” The City of New Westminster allows homeowners to keep up to six chickens on a residential property, provided the property is a minimum of 6,000 square feet. “If it is less, pursuant to the bylaw, it does not allow them,” Coueffin said. “However, we are in the process of studying what is happening in other communities.” Council has asked staff to report on the issue of chicken keeping in the city to determine if any bylaw refinements are required. Coueffin said the city doesn’t enforce chicken keeping at residences where it’s not causing any problems, and if the residents are
honouring the intent of the bylaw by taking steps to prevent rat infestations, nuisances and unsightly conditions. As an example, he said the bylaw wouldn’t be enforced if chickens were being kept on a property a little bit less than 6,000 square feet, but no problems were being reported. Coueffin said city hall received complaints last year about one property where chickens were being kept without a closure. “They were running wild around the lawn,” he said. “Scraps were being thrown into the yard.” Coueffin said that matter was addressed promptly. “We typically deal with one or two situations per year,” he said about complaints. “We have had a number of inquiries where people are thinking of keeping chickens.” When city hall receives those inquiries, staff inform residents about how to keep the chickens in a way that doesn’t create problems. “The biggest problem we have found is rats,” Coueffin said. “A chicken coop can quickly become a rat factory.” If the coop is designed in a way that allows entry to rats, the coop provides shelter and the chicken feed offers an unlimited food supply. Most people are unaware that chicken coops can lead to rat infestations. “They can reproduce extremely quickly,” Coueffin said. “We do give people guidance how they can control rodents.” Coueffin said it’s hard to know how many residents keep chickens in their yards because city hall only hears about cases that are caus-
ing complaints. Complaints are rare. “I would think it is quite a small number,” he said. In March 2008, Sapperton resident Dan Perry appealed to council for assistance after receiving an order from the city to remove the chickens from the yard of his East Eighth Avenue home. He ran afoul of city bylaws because his property was less than 6,000 square feet. “They are working out great for me,” he said of his four chickens. “I have had no issues with the city since then.” Perry became interested in the idea of raising chickens after reading a blog by a man who lived on about $40 a month, in small part by growing potatoes and raising chickens for their eggs and meat. “The four pretty much lay one egg every two days, often every day,” he said. “At our peak production, we had 36 eggs a month from six chickens.” While the family’s chickens have generated no complaints to city hall, Perry said a lot of parents from the local school are curious about chicken keeping and ask him about it and city requirements. Perry’s kids love the chickens, often bringing them inside for people to hold when they have friends over. “They love collecting eggs,” he added. Perry supports the City of Vancouver’s plan to allow chickens. “I think it is absolutely a good thing,” he said. “I think they should allow bit more than four chickens and be allowed to have chicks as well. It is definitely a good first step.”
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A04 • Wednesday, April 28, 2010 • The Record
A different kind of Coke
A 26-year-old Burnaby resident should have stayed with the real thing in his bottle of Coca-Cola. At 7:30 a.m. on April 22, the Burnaby man was pulled over for a routine traffic stop in the 900 block of Third Avenue in New Westminster. As the New Westminster Police Service officer engaged the driver in conversation, the smell of marijuana led to the motorist’s arrest for possession of a controlled sub-
stance. Upon further investigation of the vehicle, a large amount of cash and a half-full bottle of Coca-Cola were also seized. But the bottle didn’t just contain soda pop, as the police discovered the bottle had a false bottom that contained a baggie with crack cocaine in it. The man now faces an additional charge of possession of a narcotic for the purpose of trafficking.
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negatives.” Wright also expressed concerns about the costs to the city of retaining the tower. Councillors Betty McIntosh and Bob Osterman also supported the staff recommendation, while councillors Jonathan Cote, Bill Harper, Jaimie McEvoy and Lorrie Williams voted in favour of keeping the tower. “It’s always been an emotional and difficult item to deal with for a number of reasons. The majority of council decided to keep the tower,” Cote said. “At this point, the direction is to focus on keeping it possibly as a ruin. We have left it open for possible reuse of the building.” Lucille Ayers, secretary of Family Link Society, expressed shock that council would vote against the wishes of 95 per cent of the people who participated in the consultation process and expressed support for demolishing the tower. “We just can’t express how we feel about this particular result,” she said. “I can’t believe the arrogance of the council who voted to keep that part of the Centre Block intact.” Ayers said the decision shows that the wishes of people who participated in the consultation process are “inconsequential” to city council. “Their feelings are so raw,” she said. “They can’t even stand to look at it. I don’t understand the logic to say, we know better. It seems so disrespectful.” Jackie Maniago, a director with the Family Link Society, said many former residents can’t even pass by the Woodlands site without experiencing trauma. “There will be an uprising about it,” she said about council’s decision. “I am hoping that there will be. I believe there should be.” Osterman said it bothers him that the city paid $25,000 for an in-depth consultant’s report and ignored its input, as well as a staff recommendation and public input. Harper supported retention of the tower because of social and heritage concerns. “Any of those kinds of ruins have a significant place in our history,” he said. “I have stood by the dome in Hiroshima. I felt a huge emotional and educational value in being able to do that. It allows for people to really be able to reflect on what happened there.” While progress has been made regard-
ing the integration of people with special needs into schools and the community, Harper said there’s still progress to be made in the area of inclusion. “That battle is not over,” he said. “Leaving a ruin that reminds us of the kind of discrimination that took place … has value.” Harper said the tower is among the oldest buildings still standing in the city so it has heritage value. If the rest of the Centre Block hadn’t been destroyed by fire, he said restoration of the whole building would have occurred. After a fire gutted the building in the summer of 2009, only the tower portion of the Centre Block was left standing. City staff embarked on a public consultation process last fall to get input into three scenarios: retain the tower as a ruin; create a community or reflective garden at the tower site; or adapt the tower for a use that benefits former Woodlands’ residents and/or the community. City staff met with more than 150 stakeholders including heritage advocates, Victoria Hill neighbours and former residents, family members and advocates. Although some people indicated they’d like the tower to be saved because of its heritage merit, many urged council to demolish a building they said housed terrible memories of abuse for some former residents. “It is a very difficult decision,” Harper said. “The survivors want it demolished. They want it out of their memories. My opinion is you can’t take it out of your memory.” Cote said the Centre Block tower has heritage merit and contains some unique architecture. “There’s no doubt it’s had a sad and difficult history,” he said. “It is still part of New Westminster’s history.” If it’s determined that the tower should be reused, Cote said it would have to be for an appropriate and respectful use. He noted the city has moved away from the idea of have a commercial use at the Centre Block site. When Woodlands closed, the City of New Westminster and the B.C. Buildings Corporation developed a master plan for the site. Onni, which later purchased the site, continues to work with city staff regarding the creation of a “community village node” in the space around the Center Block.
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The New Westminster Police Service Volunteer Opportunity The New Westminster Police Service Crime Prevention Unit is looking to recruit volunteers who are reliable, flexible, good communicators, and team-oriented to join our organization. This is a great volunteer opportunity if you want to give back to the community, or are considering a career in law enforcement or another area of the criminal justice system. We will be hosting an Information Session on Thursday, May 13th, 7-8 pm at the New Westminster Police Station (555 Columbia Street). Due to limited seating, you must register by Friday, May 7th. Please register by telephone at 604-529-2446. Please leave your name and telephone number for registration. We will contact you to confirm your registration. We welcome applications from men, women, and seniors, but you must be 19 years and older to volunteer. All applicants must attend an Information Session to be considered for a volunteer position. Program information is available on our website at www.nwpolice.org under Crime Prevention.
Community Visioning Workshop – New Westminster Museum and Archives The New Westminster Museum and Archives is undertaking a gallery redevelopment. The purpose of the museum is to tell our City’s story in a manner that best connects with our visitors, supports Parks, Culture & Recreation’s comprehensive planning and encourages the community to feel at home in their museum. We are seeking new ideas and a progressive outlook so we can create interesting and dynamic exhibits. What can we do to accomplish this? What would make you visit your museum? Residents are encouraged to provide their ideas on future exhibitions and programming and assist us in understanding what stimulates curiosity and inspiration. Join us at this visioning workshop and help us share the story of New Westminster’s rich history. When: May 4th, 2010 Time: 7:00 pm Where: The New Westminster Museum and Archives, 302 Royal Avenue Contact: 604-527-4640
The Record • Wednesday, April 28, 2010 • A05
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Alert officer recovers stolen property BY ALFIE LAU REPORTER alau@royalcityrecord.com
Two Burnaby residents are facing charges of possession of stolen property and possession of break-and-enter instruments after the alert work of a New Westminster Police Service constable. According to a press release from Sgt. Gary Weishaar, on April 4, just after 2 p.m., Const. Justine Thom was on routine patrol in the unit block of East Columbia Street when she noticed a blue Ford Ranger without a front licence plate fail to signal during a lane change.
As Thom tried to pull the truck over, the car turned of on a side street to avoid the marked police car. Thom continued following the car over the Pattullo Bridge into Surrey and pulled the truck over just off the King George Highway. The press release says the male driver and female passenger were cooperative in providing their identification and the vehicle’s registration papers. But Thom and her partner noticed a safe with a punched-out tumbler sitting in the bed of the pickup truck. After a further search, the police dis-
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the details still needs to be worked on. We have made a decision in principle that this is our principle and our goal. “At this point, we don’t know for sure how many people it will affect,” he said. McEvoy said New Westminster is a small city of 66,000 people so the policy has to be something that’s manageable and is something that people can understand. Coun. Jonathan Cote said the city’s unionized workers already make more than a living wage. “There’s not a lot. There’s a few,” he said about people who work on contract at city facilities and would be impacted by the policy. “It’s not a significant number.” Coun. Bill Harper said there’s a huge movement in Europe and the United States to support living wages, and it’s now starting to come to Canada. “It’s a message to other private and public employees that there is a real advantage to them as employees, and to the people who are in poverty and having difficulty making ends meet,” he said. McEvoy noted that Greater Vancouver is one of the most expensive places in Canada to live. He said one-half of the city’s residents are renters, and many are struggling to meet their daily needs. “Kids who are poor aren’t in charge of their own situations,” he said. “One-half of the kids who live below the poverty line have one parent who works full-time.” In recent months, several residents have appeared before city council asking the city to support a living wage policy. ACORN Canada – the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now – has also urged the city to take a leadership role and adopt a living wage policy, and it held a forum that was attended by about 80 people. According to ACORN, Canadian cities considering living wage policies include Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary, Waterloo and London. The group says a living wage policy brings benefits, including workers spending more money locally and businesses having less turnover and more productivity.
covered tools that are commonly used in criminal activity, such as gloves, balaclavas, two-way radios, pry bars, saws, sledge hammers, a replica handgun and pepper spray. The police also recovered items that were linked to recent break-and-enters in Surrey and Chilliwack. A 44-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman, both from Burnaby, were taken into police custody.
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A06 • Wednesday, April 28, 2010 • The Record
Royal City real estate is still a good deal
Every once in awhile we dip our ediIn Queensborough this past week, torial toe – so to speak – in the local real there was a smaller, less than 10-yearestate pool and rail on about high interold home with a river view, small but sweet backyard and a garage, on the est rates, outrageous home prices or all market for less than $500,000. of the above. If you head over to But this time we’re changBurnaby, you’ll be hard ing our tune just a bit. THE RECORD pressed to find anything that Yes, we’d love to have doesn’t require major renos lower interest rates on mortgoing for that amount. And Vancouver? gages and lower prices on city homes, Forget it. For $500,000, you’ll be lucky but the reality is that New Westminster to get a decent townhouse in a not-soreal estate right now is a pretty good decent neighbourhood. deal.
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Yes, half a million dollars seems like an incredible amount – but we’ve long thought that New Westminster real estate was undervalued. And now that the city’s downtown area is (finally) undergoing a true revitalization, and neighbourhoods such as Sapperton and the West End are following Queen’s Park’s example and increasing their curb appeal, we think that prices will continue to rise in the city. New Westminster was once compared to San Francisco, for good reason: The
wide boulevards, grand estates, cobblestone streets, proximity to water and a certain – how shall we say it? – flair makes the comparison inevitable. But where San Fran capitalized on all of its attributes, New Westminster let hers go to pot. But even old cities get second chances, and the Royal City is clearly getting a second – if not third – chance. We say it’s about time. And if you can afford a chunk of it, then it’s a wise investment.
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he B.C. Liberal government’s announcement that the Site C dam project on the Peace River would go to the next stage of the approval process may have revealed a subtle yet important shift in how people – and the media – perceive our two major political parties. Aside from the predictable reaction – environmentalists oppose Site C while the business community endorsed it – what was most interesting was how quickly the story faded from the so-called “news cycle.” The B.C. Liberals, mired in unpopularity, appear to have a severely weakened ability to set and control the agenda. The government hasn’t really come up with many new ideas and policies (other than the dreaded HST) since the election, and a lack of revenue shackles any kind of spending spree. The Site C announcement was almost a one-day story for most news outlets, and even the environmental lobbyists didn’t sound overly agitated about the issue. I wonder how much of this
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reaction is linked to the impression that so many people appear to have: that Premier Gordon Campbell and probably his party as well are stuck so low in the polls that there is little prospect for recovery. Therefore, it’s hard to take seriously any promise about a project (such as Site C) that is so far in the future that a completely different party will be in charge by the time construction actually begins. In fact, I get the feeling that many people simply have stopped listening to the B.C. Liberals and have effectively tuned them out. I’ve always said a government in significant decline is no longer given the benefit of the doubt by the public it purports to serve, and therefore its recovery is made that much more difficult. When that mindset takes hold, governments pay dearly. We saw that with the Social Credit party in 1991 and the NDP in 2001, and we may be witnessing it now with the B.C. Liberals. These kinds of attitudes may explain why Campbell and his government got absolutely no bounce in the polls in the aftermath of the gloriously successful Olympic Winter Games, which electrified the public. I realize the next election is still three years away, which admittedly is a very long time
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Dear Editor:
The article, Parents warned about man lurking near school, appearing in the April 21st edition of The Record left me quite perplexed. The school superintendent’s letter to parents about this man indicated: “A young, non-Caucasian male …” Further into the article, an exceptionally good description of this man’s clothing, haircut and car was given – right down to the fact that he had sunglasses placed on top of his head. Please tell me why, with such a strong description, this man’s skin colour was not articulated? Especially with such a serious safety concern that this man poses, naming his skin colour would ultimately provide valuable information in identifying him should he continue to “lurk” around schools. We know he was not “white” – so what colour ◗Victoria Page 7 was he – brown, black, yellow, red? This is yet
one more example of the ridiculous insanity that is called political correctness and why it must be eliminated. It is not a “crime” to name a colour – our skin colours are a fact of life. If the superintendent is bound by some asinine politically correct school policy that forbids naming of skin colours, why not then refer to this suspicious man according to his appearance – Asian, Native, Latino and so on? And afterward, let’s continue to speak out against political correctness. It’s gone way too far already. B. Kendall, New Westminster
HST bad deal for taxpayers
Dear Editor:
Re: HST getting a bad rap, Letters to the editor, The Record, April 21.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Mismanagement a problem ◗ continued from page 6
Susan Wandell’s recent letter “HST getting bad rap” should read “taxpayers on bad end of rap.” She mentions the $1.6-billion dollar “bribe” to be received from the federal government that would be useful to fund education and health – we have no guarantee that it will be used for those purposes, and we must remember this is a one-time payment only. She also mentions a $1,600 (net) increase in the provincial tax credit, a new homeowner rebate and a refundable HST credit. Well, where do we think that money is coming from? It isn’t really Christmas, it’s the taxpayer’s money to begin with. I believe the real problem is the B.C. government’s financial mismanagement. As one simple example, in the last election they told the electorate the deficit was $495 million, only to be corrected after the election to more than $2.8 billion. So, who’s kidding who? James Dartnell, Surrey
Danger: teens crossing
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Re: Students hit while jaywalking, The Record, April 24. As aggravating as it is of the students jaywalking across Eighth Avenue, and at times a flood of them at lunch time, I always remind myself of the fact they care not of the legalities of their actions, only that they cross the road at the shortest
point. And, yes, at times I curse under my breath and wish their parents were here right now, but I remember being that age, where the realities of life were not high on my radar. So, I just watch out for them, and hide my jealousy, again. Geoff Porteous, New Westminster
A heartfelt thank you Dear Editor:
On behalf of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of B.C. and Yukon’s Richmond/Delta/New Westminster area office, I would like to take this opportunity to offer heartfelt thanks to the people of New Westminster for their continuing support of the foundation during Heart Month. In February, volunteers in our communities of Richmond, Delta and New Westminster put their hearts into it and raised more than $119,000 for vital heart and stroke research, surpassing our 2010 goal. The Heart and Stroke Foundation of B.C. and Yukon has invested more than $200 million in cardiovascular research and public education to save lives. Since 1955, the foundation has helped reduce the death rate from cardiovascular disease by 70 per cent. This is what happens when you put your heart into it!
in politics. However, the Socreds were dead in the water well before the vote in 1991, and the NDP was on life support even before the RCMP raided then-premier Glen Clark’s home in the spring of 1999. In each case, both parties chose new leaders and put the election call off as long as possible, but their demise was sealed. And so the B.C. Liberals will also play for time and may well end up choosing a new leader – one that is clearly different, and in so doing regain the public’s attention and confidence. In the meantime, however, pressure will gradually build on the New Democratic Party to provide some clear, specific alternatives to B.C. Liberal policies. Other than a Pavlovian-
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like tendency to demand that money get thrown at pretty much everything, New Democrats have avoided being pinned down on any particular issue. The party’s energy critic, John Horgan, took a tentative stab at defining the NDP’s position on Site C (the party is opposed to it but is willing to be persuaded to back it if specific concerns are met). As murky as that position is, it is one of the more specific positions the NDP has taken on anything. The party is unclear, for example, what exactly it would do with the HST. New Democrats may be signing the anti-HST petition in droves, but, if they take power in 2013, there is no indication they would do anything with the HST itself. But eventu-
ally, as much as people may have tuned out the B.C. Liberals, they will begin demanding to hear something from the NDP. Party leader Carole James, who has taken a low profile in recent months, will be pressured to come up with some ideas of her own. The NDP is currently obeying the old political adage that says if a government is falling, the Opposition simply has to get out of the way. At some point, however, the Opposition has to show it’s ready to govern. People are going to start looking at the NDP seriously, especially if the B.C. Liberals keep drifting along ever closer to that cliff. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global B.C.
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school and was working at The Record. She took a sabbatical and went to London, England, to study the instrument. BY JANAYA FULLER-EVANS REPORTER Pappajohn is the director of the Winter jfuller-evans@royalcityrecord.com Harp ensemble and also has solo albums out, including Celtic Harp for Christmas Lori Pappajohn was thrilled to receive and Celtic Harp of Dreams. the 2009 Bernie Legge Cultural Award New Westminster is a cultural hub, from New Westminster’s Chamber of Pappajohn said, listing societies and theCommerce on April 21. atres throughout, such as the Royal City The award was especially meaning- Musical Theatre, the Maple Leaf Singers, ful as it was named for her dear friend, Music at Queens, the Vagabond Players Bernie Legge. and Massey Theatre. Legge, a well-loved local actor and a “There are many talented musicians member of the Vagabond Players, died and artists living in the city,” Pappajohn in 1997. said. “Really, New Westminster is a per“He and I were great friends fect place for artists to live as and we loved to chat about it has a small-town feel but all New Westminster and all its the amenities of a large city.” positive aspects,” Pappajohn Susan Wandell from the arts wrote in an e-mail. “I know council accepted the award on he would be thrilled that I was Pappajohn’s behalf. given this award.” The arts council nominatPappajohn, who is also a ed Pappajohn because of her reporter for The Record though commitment to arts in the currently on leave, could not city, according to the council’s be on hand to accept the award executive director, Andrée St. as she was out of town at the Martin. time. “Every year, she brings The award was presented at top harpists here to New the chamber’s annual awards Westminster,” St. Martin said. banquet on April 21, along with Lori Pappajohn St. Martin also noted the Citizen of the Year Award. Pappajohn’s past contribuPappajohn was nominated tions to the council’s Children’s by the New Westminster Arts Council Summer School of the Arts, where she for her work as director of Winter Harp taught the harp to students. and for her community contributions as Pappajohn often played at various art a musician. openings and events throughout the city, Pappajohn’s fellow nominees were as well, St. Martin said, whether or not Margo Prentice, director of the Golden the organization hosting the event could Age Theatre at Century House, and Mike afford her. Redmond, chair of the Massey Theatre “Whenever we need to have a musiSociety. cian at an opening, she comes,” St. Martin Pappajohn was hopeful she would win said. “(Even though) we never could but did not expect it, she said. afford a musician of her calibre.” “The other nominees were really good, Pappajohn also organized the too,” Pappajohn said in a followup phone Christmas concert fundraiser for St. interview. Barnabas Anglican Church last winter, She has been studying music since she she added. was a child, though she started out on And as a reporter at The Record, the piano. Pappajohn made sure the arts was well “When I was five my mom started covered, St. Martin said. me in piano lessons,” Pappajohn said. “I “We really felt she was deserving of hated practising, so she paid me a penny this award,” St. Martin said. “I think that every time I practised.” Bernie would be happy.” Pappajohn didn’t study the harp until Peter Legge, Bernie Legge’s son, was after she had graduated from journalism the keynote speaker at the banquet.
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New apprenticeship program under consideration at NWSS
High school students who are interested in a career in carpentry could get a head start. The New Westminster school district is exploring the possibility of implementing an ACE-IT apprenticeship carpentry program for senior students next year at New Westminster Secondary School. The ACE-IT program enables
students to take time during their school schedule to focus on a trade, with credit counting towards their certification training should they choose to pursue it after high school. ACE-IT programs are developed and offered as partnerships between school districts and postsecondary institutions. Classes are often taught at colleges. Students who receive training through the ACE-IT program are able to “fast-track” their careers, said Karen Crosby, a career programs coordinator at New Westminster
Secondary School. The secondary school currently offer trades training in plumbing, hairdressing, metal fabrication, millwright training, automotive refinishing technician training, truck and trade transport mechanic training and motorcycle maintenance. The school district and the Industry Training Authority – a government organization that governs apprenticeships in the province – fund ACE-IT programs. nhope@royalcityrecord.com
District honours fallen workers Schools in New Westminster will fly flags at half-mast today to honour workers whose lives have been lost, injured or disabled on the job. It’s school district policy to honour the National Day of Mourning, held annually on April 28. The federal government officially recognized the Day of Mourning in 1991, eight years after the Canadian Labour Congress launched a day of remembrance. The Day of Mourning has since spread to 80 countries throughout the world. In 2009, 121 workers lost their lives to workplace injury and disease in British Columbia, states a B.C. Federation of Labour press release. nhope@royalcityrecord.com
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Gorgeous “Deerfield” on edge of Robert Burnaby Park & close to schools, recreation, shopping & transit. Lovely heritage style, 3 lvl, 4 bdrm, 2.5 bath, 1752 sf end unit on green belt w/gorgeous mtn views, feats new carpets & tile flrs, new paint, new kitchen counters, backsplash & appliances, 9’ ceilings on main flr, gas f/p, bay window, upstairs has 3 bdrms & 2 baths, mstr w/4 pce ensuite, walk-in closet & bay window bench seat. Well maint’d & managed low-density complex sits on 11 acres w/several greenbelts, outdoor pool, swirl pool & gym/change rm. Low maint fees, good contingency fund, pets & ltd. rentals
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Bright & spacious, Craftsman style, 2 bedroom & den, 2 bath, 1181 sf top floor corner SE facing suite in award-winning Crofton located just steps from Queens Park, middle & elementary schools, Canada Games Pool, shopping & transit. This immaculate suite features oak floors, open plan, LR w/gas f/p, open to sundeck w/mtn views, bright kitchen w/walk-in pantry, spacious den w/French doors, large master bedroom w/walk-in closet & 3 pce ensuite, large 2nd bedroom, 2 parking stalls, nice window coverings, closet organizers & more!
#2420 - 244 Sherbrooke Street • $318,900 •
Beautiful 2 yr. old, top floor, 1034 sf, 2 bdrm, 2 bath corner suite in Copperstone, close to Royal Columbian Hospital, skytrain, parks & schools. This well maintained suite features a bright open and spacious floor plan, upgraded laminate floors, maple cabinets, upgraded black appliances with flat top stove, 2" blinds, built in microwave hood fan, insuite laundry, large covered deck, 2 parking stalls, insuite storage, tile in entry kitchen. Building rain screened and under warranty.
Stunning 5 yr old custom built 3771 sf, 3 lvl, 5 bdrm, 5.5 bath home w/wonderful spacious foyer & lovely vaulted ceilings, formal LR w/gas f/p & spacious DR w/decorative ceilings. Enjoy the huge gourmet kitch w/maple cabinets, granite counters & SS appliances & opens to cozy family rm w/a stone hearth gas f/p. 3 lrg bdrms up, each w/ensuites & spacious closets. Down has generous-sized games rm, bdrm, bath & legal 1 bdrm suite. Outstanding home showcasing beaut kitchen & baths, designer paint & extensive use of crown moldings, hw heating system, triple garage, views of Mt. Baker & Alex Fraser Bridge from front porch, private fenced backyard & more!
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Brand new (NO GST) gorgeous SW river & city views at the Inter Urban, 983 sf, 2 bdrm, 2 bath corner unit featuring hardwood floors, granite counters stainless steel appliances, large bdrms, mstr with walk in closet, insuite storage, 10 year new home warranty. Just steps to shopping, skytrain, NW Quay & upcoming new civic centre & shopping mall. Flexible possession available.
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2 level, 1637 sf, 16 yr old, 2 bdrm, 2.5 bath, end unit T/H facing onto lagoon, fountain & green belt. This bright & spacious home feats high ceilings, spacious rooms & large windows, laminate floors, newer paint, newer light fixtures, insuite lndry, security system, large living room w/gas fp & slider to private patio, oak kitchen w/eating area, 15' x 5' insuite storage room, huge mstr bdrm with S x S closets, 5 pce ensuite & sliders to private deck. Complex offers secured u/g parking & rec centre with indoor pool, swirl pool, exercise room & library.
#1503 - 719 Princess Street • $429,900 •
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The Record • Wednesday, April 28, 2010 • A11
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Plaza 88 bus loop behind schedule BY THERESA MCMANUS REPORTER tmcmanus@royalcityrecord.com
Construction of the new transit exchange at the Plaza 88 development is running behind schedule. Six transit routes and their transit stops were displaced from the McNeely transit exchange at the New Westminster SkyTrain station in September 2008 in order to accommodate construction of the Plaza 88 development. Those buses have been parking on Eighth, Columbia and Alexander streets. Agreements between the city and the developer state that the planned transit exchange is to be complete by February 2011, at which time the buses would return to the exchange. The developer, however, has informed the city that construction is delayed and the transit exchange isn’t going to be finished until late 2011 or early 2012. In addition, Plaza 88 has asked for a temporary closure of its Columbia Street frontage starting in May 2010 in order to accommodate construction of some of its retail development. This will affect the No. 112 bus that currently stops on
Columbia Street between McNeely and Eighth streets. Complicating the situation further, the city plans to start construction of its multi-use civic facility at Eighth and Columbia streets in early 2011. Transit services are being relocated to Carnarvon Street. The developer will pay for costs related to the installation of bus zone signage, reinstatement of parking meters, crosswalk changes on Carnarvon Street and removal on Eighth Street, and any lost parking meter revenues.
Youth centre
A number of upgrades are taking place to Century House as part of the youth centre construction project that’s underway at the rear of the building. A new washroom is also being built near the Moody Park playground, replacing the public washrooms in the basement of Century House. Members of city council toured the site on April 12 and were pleased with the progress. Coun. Betty McIntosh said representatives of TASK Construction Management indicated
they knew of no other place where youth and seniors services are being accommodated together in one facility.
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Make ’em laugh Lafflines Comedy Club is seeking to extend its hours of operation and reduce its liquor seats. The comedy club is seeking to transfer its liquor licence from its current location at 401 Columbia St. to its future home at the Burr Theatre at 530 Columbia St. A preliminary report to council states that Lafflines’ current liquor licence allows a maximum occupant load of 220 people. With the transfer to the Burr, Lafflines wants to reduce that to 110. “The applicant will be applying for the hours of sale of liquor to coincide with the maximum operating hours of the business, which will be 9 a.m. to 2 a.m.,” a city staff report says. In addition to a liquor primary licence, the applicant will be applying for a food primary licence. “A separate application will be submitted seeking
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City women in running for YWCA awards Four women who either live or work in New West have been nominated for prestigious awards BY THERESA MCMANUS REPORTER tmcmanus@royalcityrecord.com
Several women with connections to the Royal City are nominated for YWCA Vancouver Women of Distinction Awards. YWCA Vancouver has announced that two New Westminster residents have been nominated for the Women of Distinction Award.
Amber Anderson, executive director and head chef/head instructor at HAVE Culinary Training Society, is nominated in the Community Building category. Anderson, who has achieved the highest professional culinary recognition in Canada, has used her love of cooking and compassion for those less fortunate in the HAVE culinary training program in the Downtown Eastside. “Working in the Downtown Eastside has allowed me to see both the benefits of providing shelter for women as well as the hardships created when women are homeless,” she said in a press release. “The work that the YWCA does to place women and chil-
dren in safe and affordable housing pays enormous dividends to the assisted families, as well as to the community.” Sandra Menzer, executive director of the Vancouver Society of Children’s Centres, is nominated in the Non-Profit and Public Service category. Through the organization, one of Canada’s largest child-care providers, she has helped develop innovative partnerships that not only improve child-care services but also integrate health, recreation and family services. Renee Chadwick, manager of the Queensborough Community Centre, is nominated in the Community Building category.
She’s active on various fronts in Port Coquitlam. Janice Abbott, chief executive officer of Atira Women’s Resource Society, is nominated in the NonProfit and Public Service category. The society, dedicated to helping women and children, offers programs and operates more than 1,200 beds in the Lower Mainland – including the Holbrook Block, a 23-unit housing program in New Westminster for women who are homeless or are at risk of homelessness. YWCA Vancouver has also announced a new online category where the public is invited to cast votes for their favourite woman of distinction. The Connecting the
Community award will be given to the nominee with the most online votes, and Scotiabank will donate $10,000 to the YWCA program area of her choice. To vote, visit www.ywca van.org/vote. Recipients will be announced on June 1 during a gala reception at the Westin Bayshore. The Women of Distinction Awards began in 1984 to honour, encourage and recognize women whose outstanding achievements contribute to the health and future of the community. Since then, YWCA Vancouver has honoured more than 200 deserving women and workplaces.
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agabond Players is hoping to reconnect with some old friends. The local theatre company is holding a reunion on Saturday, May 15 at the Bernie Legge Playhouse in Queen’s Park. Admission is $5 and a potluck is to share. Wendie McRae, a New Westminster resident who was involved in Vagabond in the 1980s and 1990s, is helping to organize the event. “We are hoping to have around 100 people,” she said. “If more show up, that’s great. If less come, we’ll still have a party.” Wendie said all current and former members of Vagabond are invited to attend. “There’s a lot of us scattered all over,” she said. “We even have someone coming from the Okanagan.” The reunion, which runs from 5:30 p.m. to midnight, includes a cash wine bar, entertainment and dancing. All proceeds will be donated to the theatre. Rob Scurrah, who was involved in Vagabond Players in the past, contacted Wendie for her help in organizing the reunion. For more information, contact Rob and Wendie at vagabonds25reunion@ hotmail.com
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Boucher Institute is once again opening its doors to the community. The Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine is celebrating Naturopathic Medicine Week with its annual open house. This year’s celebration takes place on Saturday, May 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 435 Columbia St. The open house features talks by naturopathic doctors, a presentation for prospective students, a product fair, gift draws and free ◗Town Page 14
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Green thumbs: Amanda Phillips and Dylan Hamilton have fun gardening as they demonstrate some of the ways to plant items purchased at the New Westminster Horticultural Society plant sale. The annual sale is set for Sunday.
Plant sale offers abundance BY THERESA MCMANUS REPORTER tmcmanus@royalcityrecord.com
The New Westminster Horticultural Society’s annual plant sale continues to grow and flourish. The society is holding its annual plant sale on Sunday, May 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Royal Westminster Regiment Armoury. The event is the club’s major fundraiser. Carole Forsythe, a member of the society, said each year’s sale includes something different. The event features thousands of popular and unusual plants. “We have perennials, bedding plants and basket stuffers grown from seed, an array of edibles including a large variety of tomato seedlings, hanging baskets, shrubs and over 75 roses,” said Sharon Seki, plant sale chairperson. “All our plants are donated by members and friends.” Plants are delivered to a central location, where they were divided and potted on a daily basis from early March until the middle of April. “From then to sale day, each plant is carefully groomed to ensure it is healthy,” Seki said. “Those that are not up to par are culled.” The warm period during the Winter
Olympics in February helped speed up the whether it’s tagging plants, helping at the growth of some of the plants to be sold at sale, or growing plants for the sale. “It’s nice if you have never gardened this year’s sale. It’s also helped make it a bit easier to organize the event because the before, people will take you around and say, this you can’t kill. They will be your personplant materials were ready in advance. “We are well ahead of schedule,” Forsythe al shopper,” Forsythe said. “They are very informative. They will plant said. “This year, because everyyour whole garden for you if one got out in their gardens ◗GREEN THUMBS you let them.” early, we are ahead of schedThe event has become so ule.” What: New Westminster successful through the years Audrey Barnes, the society’s Horticultural Society plant that it’s outgrown various yardmaster, has been tending sale venues. to many of the plants that will When: Sunday, May 2, 10 This is the first time the sale be available on sale day. “Thousands,” she said about a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Royal is being held at the Armoury at 530 Queens Ave., and people plants that will be available. Westminster Regiment “We have loads of stuff this Armoury, 530 Queens Ave. are reminded they can park at city hall. year, more than ever before.” What: Perennials, bedding The New Westminster Roses from the city’s rose plants, basket stuffers, Horticultural Society is congarden at Queen’s Park, more shrubs, roses, hanging tinuing a program that was than 40 varieties of tomatoes, baskets and more. implemented at last year’s flowers of all sizes and shapes, sale, in honour of the society’s and trees are among the items that gardeners will be able to buy at the 75 anniversary. “We gave out $5 gift certificates to all sale. “We start mid-January,” Barnes said of Grade 1s,” Forsythe said. “That was initially preparations for the plant sale. “It was so going to be for one year. We are continuing warm. The last couple of years it was so hor- with that.” While boys tended to pick out edible rendous, the ground was frozen.” About 80 per cent of the club’s 200 mem- items, Forsyth said most girls tended to pick bers are involved in the sale in some way, out something pretty and flowering.
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Town: Group of Five hosts luncheon to help Royal Columbian ◗ continued from page 13
screening tests in the public clinic. Lorna Vanderhaeghe will speak about women’s hormonal health. The Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine, located at the Columbia SkyTrain station, is Western Canada’s only accredited naturopathic medicine school and home to the largest public naturopathic clinic in B.C.
Friends help out
The Group of Five (and Friends) has set its sights on a new fundraiser and a new piece of equipment for Royal Columbian Hospital. The group, which consists of Mary Lou Chesman, Shirley Piper, Alana McIntyre, Marion Osterman, Jennifer Peyton, Helen Bodner and Gerda Suess, is holding a fundraising luncheon to buy equipment for Royal Columbian Hospital. The May 14 luncheon is being held at the Old Bavaria Haus, 233 Sixth St., from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. “We have decided we would go with a garden theme,” Shirley said. “What you are going to
get for your $25 is a threecourse garden luncheon.” In addition to a springthemed lunch, people will also be able to purchase containers with plants, garden accessories, picnic baskets and gift baskets with a garden theme – with everything priced at $20. A garden specialist will be on hand to answer horticulture questions and bedding plants will also be sold. “There is going to be some really wonderful things,” Shirley said. “We are always trying to raise money. We have a couple of priorities. We try to keep it really, really reasonable.” The Group of Five (and Friends) is working to buy a “pressure monitor” which is a device that helps monitor how much pressure blood is putting on a muscle and can be used by various departments at the hospital. The group purchased the device from Stryker Canada. “They have been phenomenally generous. They have taken off over onethird,” she said, noting the group has purchased a gurney and a drill for Royal Columbian Hospital
from the company in the past. “They have been very, very good to us.” The Group of Five formed to raise funds to purchase items for Royal Columbian Hospital that were needed, but not being funded. The group tries to come up with new fundraising ideas. Some local residents are asking for a repeat of last year’s tie and pashmina fundraiser, which saw the group selling Italian-made items for $20 each. The group hopes to offer that event again next year. For more information
about the May 14 fundraiser, call Gerda Suess at 604-522-7196 or e-mail groupof5society@hotmail. com.
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Fraser River Discovery Centre is grateful for a $10,000 donation that it recently received for its school education programs. “B.C. Hydro is pleased to fund education programs that provide students with the knowledge to make informed decisions in shaping a sustainable future,” said Larina
You Wear it Well...Just for Grads would like to acknowledge all the sponsors, volunteers, and participants who took part in our inaugural event on Sunday April 18, 2010. Because of them, each and every grad in our community will be able to attend their graduation with pride. Sincere thanks to Erin and Leeann, owners of Glo Day Spa and Tanning of New Westminster, for opening their hearts
Lopez, B.C. Hydro’s manager of community investment, outreach and education. “Understanding the importance of the Fraser River to the province allows students to continue to take personal action for energy conservation in B.C.” Fraser River Discovery Centre’s educational programs are developed to complement public and private education curriculum for grades 1 to 7. “FRDC’s mission is to be recognized as a centre of excellence for stimulating passion, education and
enlightenment about the Fraser River so it can be sustained for generations to come,” said Catherine Ouellet-Martin, executive director. “ FRDC’s education program provide students with an opportunity to develop a respect for the river’s role in shaping British Columbia’s ecological, social and economic diversity.” Do you have an item for Around Town? Send ideas to Theresa, tmcmanus@royal cityrecord.com. Visit her blog, Only in New West, online at www.royalcityrecord.com.
and donating their salon to be used as a venue for our first annual You Wear it Well Boutique Day. We are equally grateful to Won, owner of The Tux Store, Vancouver, and his assistants Jennifer and Shelby, who demonstrated outstanding generosity and personal attention in providing tuxedos for all our fine young men.
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In addition, we would like to thank our corporate sponsors: • Rotary Club of New Westminster • Debra Charters, Mobile Mortgage Specialist • Westminster Savings Credit Union • Mott Electric Ltd • G & F Financial Group • Fencer Van Isle Rentals • Jabour Sudeyko Barristers and Solicitors • Cassady and Company Barristers and Solicitors • Global Salon • Pure Escape Salon • Salon 91 • In Style Salon • Gem Barber • Innovative Salon Products • Eclipps Hair Cafe • Cartwright Jewelers • Adam Lloyd Re/Max Advantage Realty • The Tanning Studio • Fabutan Studios • Shopper’s Drug Mart • London Drugs • Total Martial Arts • Queen’s Park Florist • Lorraine Watson - Avon A very special thank you to Rosina White for providing all sewing and alteration services, and to Lucy O’Neil for providing hair styling services, on the day of our event. Heartfelt gratitude goes to our volunteers who acted as Personal Assistants to our grads - Sarah Cepeliauskas, Melissa Andrews, Courtney Emo and Danielle White. Last but not least, to everyone in our community who kindly donated formal wear and accessories for the benefit of all the young men and women who participated in our project - a huge Thank You - as this event would not have happened without your support. Sincerely,
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East meets West in Saturday concert THE LIVELY CITY JULIE MACLELLAN
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astern music traditions meet Western in a Saturday night concert at Douglas College. The East Meets West concert, hosted by Douglas College and North Star Performing Arts Management, will feature a mix of Western opera and traditional Chinese folk songs.
The performance will include selections from well-known operas, including La Bohème and The Magic Flute. The eight performers are six Canadians and two Americans, only one of whom speaks Chinese. They were able to learn the traditional folks songs with the help of Chinesespeaking coaches. “They caught on really fast, and their pronunciation is quite good,” said Monica Xu, of the Douglas College Centre for International Education, in a press release. “Because they’re traditional opera singers, they are used to
singing in other languages, like Italian and French, so they had the language skills already.” Joan Yang of North Star Performing Arts Management said the idea for the concert was inspired by the growing popularity of Western opera in China. “We realized the locals here would want to learn about Chinese music too,” she said. “It really is a chance for east to meet west.” The concert is set for 7 p.m. on May 1 in the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre at Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave.
For tickets, call Monica Xu at 604-527-5842 or email xuj@douglas.bc.ca. For details, visit www. douglascollege.ca/east meetswest.
Art at the library
Art lovers still have a few more days to check out the most recent exhibitions at New Westminster Public Library. In the reference department, you can enjoy Ken Toffaletto’s Recent Landscapes – with impressionist oil paintings inspired by his travels and by his walks around the Lower Mainland. On the ramp gallery,
Kirsten Chirsinoff’s fabric art is featured in Garden Stories, with petals, leaves and buds sewn and embroidered to resemble paintings. Some of the pieces look beneath the ground exposing roots and bulbs. You can pop in to the library any time during opening hours. It’s at 716 Sixth Ave. in uptown New Westminster.
Choir celebration
Choral music lovers can celebrate with the Lyric Singers this Saturday. The Lyric Singers, an all-women’s choir based in Surrey, is marking its 15th
anniversary with a celebration of women’s music on Saturday night right here in New Westminster. The anniversary concert, Surge Illuminare (Arise and Shine) will feature the premiere of a new work, Surge Illuminare, commissioned by the choir from noted composer Ramona Luengen of Burnaby. The evening will also include music by Daley, Telfer, Walter, Boulanger, Charminade and Donkin – music written by Canadian women, for women. The choir will be bringing back its founder and ◗Lively City Page 16
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Have you ever been involved with the Vagabond Players? The community theatre group is holding a reunion on May 15, running from 5:30 p.m. to midnight at the Bernie Legge Theatre in Queen’s Park. Admission is $5, plus a potluck dish to share, with all proceeds going to the theatre. There will be a cash wine bar, entertainment and dancing. For more details, contact Rob and Wendie at vagabonds25reunion@ hotmail.com.
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run Mondays from 10 a.m. to noon for a $5 fee. Kozak has been teaching writing classes since 1994, including travel writing, novels, creative writing and memoirs. For information on the sessons, contact her at ruthaki1@shaw.ca or call 604-254-9711. Do you have an item for Lively City? Send arts and entertainment ideas to Julie, jmaclellan@royalcityrecord. com. See her In the Spotlight blog online at www.royalcity record.com – follow the link under Blogs at the right-hand side.
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Latin, reggae and rumba music fuse into the lively sounds of the Rio Samaya Band, which takes to the stage at the Heritage Grill on Thursday, May 6. Rio Samaya – formerly Pancho and Sal – will perform songs and poetry, with a multitude of instruments including guitar, bombo, charango, quena and accordion. (And, for those who, like me, had no idea what a few of those instruments were: a bombo is a South American drum; a charango is a small South American stringed instrument in the lute family; and the quena is a traditional flute of the Andes. I must file these facts away for future quiz night use.) In any case, Rio Samaya’s show sounds just delightful. I’ll borrow from the email I got to help explain it: “Their shows can be shared in many ways with the audience and many
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Westminster connection in our 13-member group, which also draws singers from the Tri-Cities, Langley and Surrey. Come check us out. It’ll be lots of fun, I promise. For the francophone music fans out there, you can also check out Les Echos du Pacifique on the same afternoon. Maillardville’s francophone choir is performing Qu’est-ce qu’on chante pour être heureux?, at 2:30 p.m. at Jules Verne Secondary School, 5445 Baillie St. in Vancouver. Tickets are $12 regular,
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other musicians among the audience. The band is a duo from the beginning, but one never knows … it can finish into a super band or a musical collective dance experience.” Intrigued? Head on down to the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., to check out the band on May 6 from 8 p.m. to midnight.
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first director, Marjorie Boerema, and its original accompanist, Sheila Meek, to participate in the celebrations. The choir’s website notes that members of the Lyric Singers come mainly from Surrey, drawing others from Langley, New Westminster, Burnaby and the Tri-Cities. The concert is set for 7:30 p.m. on May 1, at Holy Trinity Cathedral, 514 Carnarvon St. A reception will follow the concert. Tickets are $20 regular, or $15 for seniors and students, available at the door or by calling 604-340-4353. See www.lyricsingers.ca.
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n Wednesday, April 21st, the New Westminster Chamber of Commerce hosted the 32nd Annual Citizen of the Year and 12th Annual Bernie Legge Cultural Awards banquet at the Inn at the Quay. Peter Legge, renowned author and award-winning speaker, son of the late Bernie Legge for whom the Award is named, was the keynote speaker. More than 100 guests attended to honour the five nominees for Citizen of the Year and the three Bernie Legge Cultural Award nominees. Among the guests were Dawn Black, MLA, Fire Chief Tim Armstrong and Mayor Wayne Wright (himself, a past Citizen of the Year) along with numerous prior years’ Award recipients. The 2009 Citizen of the Year recipient is Mona Forsyth and the Bernie Legge Cultural Award recipient is Lori Pappajohn.
◗ THE RECORD WAS ON HAND TO HELP CELEBRATE THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 32ND ANNUAL CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AND 12TH ANNUAL BERNIE LEGGE CULTURAL AWARDS
Russ Cooper, 1990 Citizen of the Year, Baj Puri, 1996 Citizen of the Year, guest speaker Peter Legge
Andrew Hopkins, New Westminster Chamber Vice President, Paul Daminato, City Administrator, Tim Armstrong, New Westminster Fire Chief
Tom Prentice, and Margo Prentice, Bernie Legge Lisa Horodyski, TD Canada Trust, Paul Ten-Pow, TD Cultural Award nominee Canada Trust Branch Manager
Nomineees for the Citizen of the Year and Bernie Legge Cultural Award, front row: Don Benson citizen nominee, Mona Forsyth, 2009 Citizen of the Year, Marie Parenteau, citizen nominee, back row: Nick Samimi, citizen nominee, Andrew Murray, citizen nominee, Mike Redmond, Bernie Legge Cultural Award nominee
Melanie Vogel, Hyack Executive Director, Tej Kainth, Marketing & Visitor Centre Coordinator
Emcees for the evening and chairs for the event Patti Ray Harris, President Real Estate Board, Chuck Puchmayr, Goss, left, Christie Power, centre and President of the New 2008 Citizen of the Year, Rose Nadon, Chamber Past Westminster Chamber of Commerce Terri Rodger, right President, Jonathan Cote, City Councillor
Rick Carswell, Chamber Director, Gerda Suess, 2003 Citizen of the Year, Mayor Wayne Wright, 2000 Citizen of the Year, Matthew Tudson
Helen Bodner, 2005 Citizen of the Year, John Jennings, Chamber Director
Scott McAlpine, President Douglas College, Earl Marshall, Stacey Ashton, Barb Dafoe, Susan Wandell, Jaimie Nick Cheng, Hazel Postma, Assoc. V.P. External Relations, McEvoy, City Councillor Douglas College
Evelyn Benson, Don Benson, Citizen of the Year nominee, Cheryl Gauld
Greg & Suzanne Hamilton, Marie Parenteau, Citizen of the Year nominee and Mike & Carmen Parenteau PHOTOS: Jason Lang
A18 • Wednesday, April 28, 2010 • The Record
◗ COMMUNITY
Fair connects seniors with services BY THERESA MCMANUS REPORTER tmcmanus@royalcityrecord.com
Seniors can learn about services available to them in the community – and have fun at the same time. The In My Back Yard Fair: Connecting Seniors to Services is being held on Saturday, May 1 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Royal City Centre. The IMBY Fair is a place where people can talk with more than 35 not-for-profit exhibitors about
health, housing, safety and others services for older adults. In the past, fairs were held in Queensborough, Sapperton and Century House. “We are wanting to expand the reach further into the community,” gerontologist Mariam Larson said about the new venue. “The funding is allowing us to do one event.” The exhibitors include a mix of those who have attended past fairs and some new groups. Fraser Health, TransLink, MOSAIC,
needs of an aging New Westminster population. Police and New ◗CHECK IT OUT “The biggest Westminster Fire What: In My Back Yard and Rescue Services Fair: Connecting Seniors to difference is, this year, it is all notare among those Services for-profits,” Larson who will be in attenWhen: Saturday, May 1, said about exhibidance. The fair is orga- 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at tors. Larson said nized by mem- Royal City Centre bers of the New Need help?: For a ride to seniors should be Westminster Seniors the fair, call 604-520-6621. informed so they Services Task Force, can be proactive, as they get older. a group of seniors The fair includes two educaand community organizations that work together to address the tional sessions in the community
room at Royal City Centre. At 10:30 a.m., the Seniors Services Society will explain housing options for older adults, and at 11:30 a.m. the YMCA Healthy Heart program will teach people how to make heart-healthy lifestyle choices. Sockdollagher, a jazz quintet from New Westminster Secondary School, will perform at noon. Seniors who need transportation to the IMBY Fair can call 604-520-6621.
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Winning the weed war BRANCHING OUT ANNE MARRISON
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eeding is apt to take more gardening time than anything else – but, with many, you can be sure that you’ll never pull those particular plants again. Other weeds are nightmares that reincarnate over and over. The white morning glory (Convovulus arvensis) is one of those that breed despair in gardeners because virtually anything you do to the top growth doesn’t touch the deep roots, which rise up and reshoot. If the morning glory crept in from a neighbour’s yard, a weed barrier at least a metre deep (deeper if possible) may succeed in controlling spread. The vines creep along on shallow roots at first but later put down deep, vertical roots reputed to plunge six metres deep and store three years food supply. That’s why the lastresort method of covering infested areas with black
plastic should be kept in place at least three years to eradicate morning glory. For weed control, black plastic is far more effective than landscape fabric. It helps if you remove all the top growth and dig the surface roots before covering. When the three years are up, remove the plastic and put a thick mulch on the soil to ensure any dormant morning glory seeds can’t germinate. Horsetail is another demon weed. This one has survived since the time of the dinosaurs and will have a good try at outwitting you too. Often it arrives in topsoil since the fine black roots are tough and hard to see. A North Shore gardener once told me she eradicated horsetail by repeated digging. It took 20 years, she added. Clay soil gardeners have the worst time with horsetail. But it isn’t happy with dry soil, nor does it like deep shade. Black plastic mulch forces it to endure both. A less drastic solution is planting the area closely with leafy evergreens and resigning oneself to intermittent digging. Horsetail can grow up through some landscape fabrics. The third bully in this
trio is couch (a.k.a. quack) grass. This penetrates landscape fabrics by needlepoints on its shoots – which means resorting to black plastic to clear any given area. Shoot ends are breakable. That’s why digging always leaves a few young roots, which inevitably re-shoot. But these new plants are easily pullable when very young. Black plastic usually clears the couch grass in two years – though, if the roots have moved deeply down, it will ultimately return. Another nasty is ground elder. But its roots are shallow, and removing them by sharp-eyed patience and/or soil sifting really does work. Brambles also spread too much and too far but have some redeeming features. Brambles merit mercy in small numbers on large lots because they do produce delicious fruit. Removing them becomes much easier after you’ve dug out the shallow root ball. The remaining roots sprout easily dug, bramble plants that vanish with persistent uprooting. Anne Marrison is happy to answer garden questions sent to amarrison@shaw.ca.
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A20 • Wednesday, April 28, 2010 • The Record
The Future of Rotary is in the Hands of Youth
Composed by Hilda Cliffe
This year’s Rotary International theme, ‘The Future of Rotary is in the Hands of Youth’. In the past members of the Rotary Club of New Westminster have built playgrounds and a spray pool and funded many other projects. A recent undertaking was the commitment of $10,000 towards the construction of a laundry and shower facility in the Youth Centre which is under construction adjacent to Century House. Club members and their families and friends willingly parted with their cash to enjoy a delightful 3-course dinner, wine-tasting, Silent Auction and other fun’d’ raising (50/50 and potted plants) at their “April Showers - Gala Event” held at La Rustica Restaurant recently. One guest immediately donated her 50/50 winnings to the cause.
L to R: Mary Corlett, Carol Bulych, Dave Vallee, New West Rotary president; Kellie Vallee, Wayne Corlett
RYLA A group of young people, ages from 14-16 years, will be coming together from across the Province to experience four days of fellowship and Leadership Skills training in a very pleasant rural setting in South Surrey. The programme, RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership is just one of the many International programmes which both local Rotary clubs support. EXCHANGE STUDENTS Rotary, through its Youth Exchange Programme encourages students, male and female, to broaden their horizons and thus enrich their lives. This programme offers students at the Grade 11 level or at age 16 years and in the top third of the class, the opportunity to study for an academic year and experience a different culture and education system. During their time abroad students live with Host families for a couple of months. These host families, all of which are “vetted’ to ensure the student’s safety, and which usually have children of similar age, make sure that the students experience many of the country’s best features. INTERACT This is Rotary for 14 - 16 + year-old high school students. Here at New Westminster
Secondary School a group of 24 - 30 students are members of Interact. They elect a president and officers and are sponsored by a dedicated teacher. During its regular meetings projects are chosen. This past year, the group targeted thier fund raising efforts to support the homeless. Successful applicants attend an orientation conference where they meet other students who are embarking on an exchange adventure. What a great opportunity this offers to our young people! The New Westminster Secondary School, its Interact Club and the two New Westminster Rotary clubs have more information and details about the Youth Exchange. Applications are being accepted and more information may be obtained by calling the phone numbers shown in the side-bar. Supporting worthy causes, locally and overseas is paramount but opportunities for cameraderie, fun Recently, the Rotary Club of New Westminster (the noon and fund-raising are not confined hour group), made a generous donation to Ruby Campbell to luncheon meetings and golf coordinator, left) and Jan Greenhow (Pasttournaments! Sometimes Rotarians (fund-raiser President of Century House, right) and the first woman play other games. A team has formed to be accepted into membership of Rotary back in the to play - of all things - SCRABBLE. 1980s) to help their campaign for funds for the longThis is a cooperative endeavour with awaited Youth Centre which is to be built adjacent to the Grandmothers Company of the Century House. The Future is in their hands! Stephen Lewis Foundation (GOGOS) and Douglas College Uganda Foundation. GOGO is the Ugandan word meaning Grandmother. A Scrabble Tournament is scheduled to take place at Douglas College on November 7th. Its object is to raise funds to support the many Ugandan grandmothers who, as a result of the AIDS epidemic, are now responsible for raising their Another example of Rotarians’ generosity occurred when orphaned grandchildren. Jenn Parsons (left) and Jane Merling, representatives of Although the theme for the Rotary the UBC Dental Programme, which operates at Douglas year is The Future of Rotary is in Your College, accepted a cheque for $5000 presented by Harm Hands, we can all benefit if we as Woldring, Rotary Projects Committee Chair. These funds will be used to support the programme which provides individuals realise that the future is dental care to needy inner city families. OUR hands.
Rotary’s objectives include: Development of opportunities for service and acquaintance; Highly ethical standards in business and the professions; International understanding and goodwill.
The Rotary Club of New Westminster, chartered in 1928 holds its weekly luncheons at noon, Thursdays at the Old Bavaria Haus, 233 6th Street. For information call Jennifer Peyton 604-339-8017. www.newwestrotary.ca The Royal City Rotary Club holds its weekly breakfasts at 7 a.m., Wednesdays at the Orange Room, 620 6th St., New Westminster. For information call Nancy Nikolai, 604-524-2144. The Rotary Clubs welcome new members by invitation. If you are interested in joining please call one of the club contacts.
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Intensity key to exercise program Here is a question I get all the time: How much exercise do I need to do to see results? Sometimes I think it is because people want to know the minimum they need to do. Let me start by saying that if you are beginning an exercise program already wanting to know the minimum required effort, you might as well go back to the couch, desk or table. If you want to see a difference from your exercise program you need to put out a real effort. I’m pretty sure you already knew that. When was the last time you saw great results from anything when you made a half-hearted effort? Health Canada and the American College of Sports Medicine have slightly different recommendations when it comes to exercise, but essentially they are saying the same thing. You need to exercise for 30-60 minutes at least three to four days per week. If you can do it five to six days per week, that’s even better. My experience has shown that four days per week is enough for most people that want to lose some weight and tone up. The key with any exercise program is consistency and intensity. Most people are missing the boat on both. They are not doing enough exercise, and when they are doing it they are not working hard enough to see measurable results. The majority of people will see great results by doing 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise, 20 minutes of strength training and 10 minutes of stretching. Your 30 minutes of cardio (walking, running, biking, swimming, etc....) should be at an intensity of 60-80 per cent of your maximum heart rate.
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Personal trainers use a mathematical formula to determine what your ideal heart rate should be during exercise. To save you the time and headache, all you need to know is that your heart rate should be between 130 and 150 beats per minute while exercising. (Check with your doctor before starting an exercise program.) You can take your own heart rate by feeling for a pulse on your wrist just below your thumb, with your palm facing up. I suggest counting your beats for 30 seconds and then multiply by two to get your beats per minute. If math is not your thing, then the intensity of your cardio would be described as moderate. It should not be easy but you should never feel like you are going to have to stop because it is too hard. Another way of looking at it is that you should be able to carry on a conversation, but not sing a song, while exercising. Alternatively, you can purchase a heart rate monitor or use the one on your cardio equipment, since these monitors are standard on most new models. What you choose to do for your cardio is up to you. I always recommend a variety of exercises to keep things different. At the end of the day, the most important things are consistency and intensity. Get these right and you will be on your way to a fitter you. Mike Bates is a certified personal trainer.
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Don’t hide from your true self HEALTHWISE
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ho is the real you? What do your actions say to others – and you? In recent columns, I have written about how, as parents, we influence our children more by our words and actions than our lectures. We cannot hide our true selves from our families. Nor can we believe in one thing and do the opposite in our daily work. We each ought to live lives consistent with our best values. When we don’t, we may not like what we see. Perhaps that’s why most of us don’t look. We continue to travel along the same path, out of habit or in reflex to what we encounter in our day-to-day lives. When we look at our past choices or even our behaviour today, we may not like what we see. How have we treated others? How have we allowed others to treat us? How do we treat our bodies? What does this tell us about how we respect others and how we respect ourselves? One of the greatest human challenges is to accept our past and to forgive others for what they have done to us – to let go of that which keeps us from growing and fulfilling the promise of our individual potentials. Others may have harmed us when we were most vulnerable through their own unthinking actions, and they may regret their actions. Some have harmed us with malice and deliberation and remain unrepentant still. They carry on in their
own lives, but their actions have left their mark in our psyches. To let go of the trauma of the past in order to achieve our potential for happiness in the future requires an act of love – a deeper love of oneself. Greater still can be the challenge of forgiving ourselves for the mistakes we have made. We are all human and imperfect. We have all made poor choices, but in the past, we did and said what we did, knowing only what we knew and being who we were at the time. We habitually relate to others according to our old patterns. We may think of ourselves as unchanging. But we are not. One certainty in life is change – in our circumstances, in our relationships and in ourselves.Yes, you are what you do and what you say, yet you are not done; you are an evolving and unfinished work of art, and you are the artist. You may not have chosen the canvas – your past, your circumstances and the events of your life – or your paints – your talents and the resources at hand – yet you hold the brush. Let your strokes be deliberate. Let them express your true self. No matter what has happened before, your life can still be beautiful. It begins with a willingness to look deeply at your past and present, asking what it all says about you and what you stand for. This requires humility and self-acceptance, but to move forward requires selfresponsibility and a recognition of your choice from this moment on. What will you do differently? How shall my actions today reflect my authentic self? Dr. Davidicus Wong is a family physician. His Internet radio show can be heart at www.mediaontap.com.
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◗ DON’T MISS THIS
The Growth of Christianity – a presentation by Archie Miller ◗April 29 SFU Philosophers’ Café discussion at St. Aidan’s Church ◗May 1 ◗WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28 The Road to Compassion, final of four workshops exploring the components of compassion (allowing, acceptance, kindness and generosity), at Unity in Action Church, 1630 Edinburgh St., 7 to 9 p.m. To register, all 604-526-1421 or e-mail admin@unityinaction.ca. By donation.
◗THURSDAY, APRIL 29
p.m. at Holy Eucharist Church Hall, Fourth Avenue and Fifth Street, with perogy sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Info: 604526-0988 or 604-522-7711.
◗SATURDAY, MAY 1 SFU Philosophers’ Café, with discussion of Christianity in the Public Square: Should Christians Be Active in Public Debates?, with guest Rev. Pat Dutcher-Waslls, Vancouver School of Theology, 7:30 p.m. at St. Aidan’s Church, 1320 Seventh Ave., 778-782-5215. Admission by donation, all welcome. No registration required.
The Growth of Christianity in New Westminster, a slide presentation by historian Archie Miller, 7 p.m. in the hall of St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, 398 Royal Ave. Presentation will feature images of churches, schools, halls and other buildings dating back to 1860. Contact the parish office at 604-522Archie Miller 4611 for informahistorian tion.
◗FRIDAY, APRIL 30 Codependents Anonymous Freedom Group, a 12-step program for men and women who want healthier, more functional relationships with themselves and others, meets at 7:30 p.m. at Royal Columbian Hospital, Sherbrooke Centre, 260 Sherbrooke St., in the mainfloor lounge. Info: Sue, 604580-8889 or the CoDA information line, 604-515-5585. Ukrainian perogy supper, 5 to 8
◗SUNDAY, MAY 2
New Westminster Horticultural Society plant sale, with thousands of competitively priced popular and unusual plants, including perennials, bedding plants, basket stuffers, tomato seedlings, hanging baskets, shrubs, more than 75 roses and more, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Armoury, Queens Avenue and Sixth Street. Park next door in the city hall lot. Info: www.newwesthortsociety. org.
◗MONDAY, MAY 3 Tillicum Toastmasters, helping you develop your public speaking ability, 7:20 to 9:30 p.m. at Unity in Action Hall, 1630 Edinburgh St. Guests welcome.
Info: http://tillicum.freetoast host.ws or 604-524-1688. Naranon Support Group, a 12-step program for relatives and friends of those affected by drug abuse and addiction, meets from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m .at 327 Eighth St., in the group room. All welcome. Call 604395-5470 or the Naranon info line at 604-878-8844.
◗TUESDAY, MAY 4 Royal Columbian Hospital Auxiliary, annual general meeting, 1 p.m. in the Sherbrooke Lounge. Info: Barbara, 604526-9041.
◗FRIDAY, MAY 7 Codependents Anonymous Freedom Group, a 12-step program for men and women who want healthier, more functional relationships with themselves and others, meets at 7:30 p.m. at Royal Columbian Hospital, Sherbrooke Centre, 260 Sherbrooke St., in the mainfloor lounge. Info: Sue, 604580-8889 or the CoDA information line, 604-515-5585.
◗ONGOING Scouts Canada, for boys and girls aged five to 17, meeting every Monday at various locations in New Westminster. Early registration for fall programs starting now. Parental involvement needed. Call Gord at 604-524-5780 for information. Big Sisters of B.C. Lower Mainland, seeks Big and Little
Sister alumni for 50th anniversary celebrations this year. Contact Lisa, lcloutier@big sisters.bc.ca or call 604-8734525, ext. 306. Build-a-Boat: Wood Boat Building on the Fraser River, an exhibition at Fraser River Discovery Centre that runs until May 15. Visitors aged eight and up can help construct an 18-foot Fraser River skiff every Saturday morning. To sign up or for information, call 604-521-8401. ESL conversation circles, held at New Westminster Public Library. Program for all adults runs Saturdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Program for women only runs Fridays, 10 to 11 a.m. at New Westminster Public Library. Free, drop-in program for adults who want to meet people and practise speaking English. Children welcome. Info: 604-527-4660. Big Sisters, seeks new volunteers. Information sessions held regularly around the Lower Mainland. Call 604-873-4525 or visit www.bigsisters.bc.ca for a listing of information sessions. Action Employment Services, an employment service for people with disabilities, offers services including needs assessment, career counselling, workshops and more, at 404-737 Carnarvon St. Info: 604-515-9525. Cerebral Palsy Association of B.C., offers a free at-home pickup service for clothing,
shoes and small household goods. Phone 604-515-9467. Single Again, welcoming men and women who are starting over after a divorce, separation or severed relationship, facilitated by a certified counsellor who has travelled that journey. Info: 604-524-8411. Al-Anon meetings, weekly, for family and friends of addicts, Thursdays at noon at Olivet Baptist Church, 613 Queens Ave. Ring the bell at the office. Seniors Services Society of New Westminster, needs volunteer drivers for the Meals on Wheels program, three hours once a week. Also seeking grocery shoppers for the grocery shopping program. Call 604520-6621 or e-mail volunteer@ seniorsservicessociety.ca, or see www.seniorsservices society.ca. Alzheimer Society of B.C., caregiver support group, meets in New Westminster the second Tuesday of each month, 7 to 9 p.m., call 604-298-0780. A Chinese-speaking support group meets the third Thursday of the month, 2 to 4 p.m. Info: 604-298-0711. High Output Business Networking, New Westminster chapter, meets every Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. at the Waffle House uptown. Guests welcome. Call 778-397-7006 for info and to RSVP. Spoken Word Toastmasters, offers help improving communication and speaking skills, building confidence and self-
esteem, meeting Thursdays at 7 p.m. at Royal Oak Community Church, 7175 Royal Oak Ave., Burnaby. Guests and new members welcome. Info: Bernie, 604-464-4415 or e-mail thelonepostman@yahoo.ca. Unattached Singles 50 to 65, a new singles-only group covering the Burnaby-to-Mission area, offers walks and activities weekly. No fees, no meetings. Just show up Saturdays for walks and be on the e-mail list for notice of other events. Info: us5065@hotmail.com. Sensational Singles Walking Club, meets for walking and socializing. Seeks new members for exercise and fun. Call Laura at 604-930-1110 or Dorothy at 604-594-1260. Kiwanis Club of New Westminster, holds luncheon meetings the first and third Tuesday of every month at Boston Pizza, Columbia Square, 1005 Columbia St., at noon. Info: Marge Ashdown, 604-5218567. Western Society for Children, holds a parent support group in New Westminster, Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., with on-site child-minding on request, for parents with children 12 and under who have diverse learning needs. To register, call Wanda Gendron at 604-515-0810. Do you have a new listing or updated information for an ongoing listing? Send details to calendar@royalcityrecord.com. Allow three weeks’ notice.
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103 Rickman Place - $789,900
Well maintained 5 bdrm, 2 bath home in Massey Heights. Spacious rooms w/bright kitchen w/eating area, stainless appliances, new counters, backsplash, pot lights, bay window over sink, oak floors w/inlay, crown mouldings throughout main, lvgrm w/gas F/P, bay window & lg dining area, B/I vacuum, dbl windows, air conditioning, lrg rec room w/wet bar & gas F/P, great suite potential, oversized dbl garage w/ power, lane access, newer roof on home & garage, beautifully landscaped w/sprinkler system & large cedar deck.
#306-10 Renaissance Sq - $499,900
2 bdrm, 2 bath loft-style unit boasts 17’ ceilings plus foor-to-ceiling windows & 2 decks with River views. Features open floor plan, reclaimed fir plank flooring & gas F/P. Kitchen has cherry cabinets, granite counters, slate tile backsplash, B/I microwave, gas stove & stainless appliances. Bath has granite counter & subway tile enclosures. 2 parking + storage locker.
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1529 Dublin St - $679,900
This 1940 4 bdrm, 2 bath character home is in a quiet family neighbourhood. Step in the front door to beautiful oak floors w/ inlay. Other original features include the leaded glass windows & wood burning F/P. House has been rewired, replumbed, updated roof & drain tiles. Big dngrm, kitchen + family room w/ french doors to new covered deck. Fully fenced back yard, 2 car garage w/ power.
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NEW LISTING #1804-15 E Royal Ave - $469,900
Seldom available…most desirable layout & exposure! Million $$$ river & mountain views from every room. Immaculate 2 bdrm + den w/ over 1100 sq ft, bright open layout on the cool side of the building. Top of the line finishings, oversized windows & large balcony. Great rec facilities! 2 parking.
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#303-515 11th St - $199,900
Check out the view from this very bright 807 sq ft SW facing 1 bdrm suite in Magnolia Manor. This suite features spacious rooms, lots of insuite storage, insuite laundry, 1 secured parking & 1 extra storage locker. This well managed building is within walking distance to shopping, parks, transit and recreation. 1 pet ok.
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SOLD 703 18th St - $589,900
Meticulously kept 4 bdrm 3 bath home in the West End. Large windows provide for a bright lvgrm & dngrm & large kitchen w/ SW views. Lvgrm has unpolished marble over gas F/P. Durable oak floors throughout main floor. Large wrap-around deck is great place to enjoy the sunshine. 3 bdrms up include master w/lots of closet space & 3 pc ensuite. Large 4 pc main bath. Downstairs rec room complete w/gas F/P, bar & fridge. Fully fenced back yard w/great patio space.
#136-28 Richmond St - $474,900
Beautiful 2 level, end unit Townhome with river view. Master bdrm on main, 2.5 baths (brand new!). extensive reno incl. updated kitchen + appliances including washer/dryer, all flooring updated, light fixtures, wide plank laminate floors, stone F/P, dbl garage, lg rec room w/walk-out to huge patio. New roof 2006. Great adult-oriented complex!.
#103-285 Ross Dr - $389,900
Bright & spacious 2 bdrm + den, 2 bath, ground level unit with fenced yard w/grass. Features 10’ ceilings, open floor plan, laminate flooring, granite counter in kitchen & baths, stainless appliances, W/I closet, insuite laundry & electric F/P. Club house w/exercise room & social room. Close to all amenities.
#905-15 E Royal Ave - $334,900
Bright & spacious 2 bdrm, 2 bath corner unit w/river & mountain views. Features hardwood flooring in LR & DR, granite counters, stainless appliances, open floor plan, high ceilings & tall windows. 2 parking. Great rec facilities include outdoor pool, pool table, exercise centre, flat screen TV, meeting & party room. Close to all amenities.
#1202-1250 Quayside Dr - $349,900
STUNNING RIVER VIEW from this beautiful 2 bdrm, 2 bath at the Promenade. Bright open layout w/ view from every room! Freshly painted, spacious, separate dngrm, breakfast bar, crown mouldings throughout, large deck, gas F/P, insuite laundry, B/I vacuum, great rec facilities. Building has been rainscreened & re-plumbed. Right on the boardwalk!
#305-611 Blackford St - $129,500 Upper floor studio apartment in great uptown location. Features very functional layout, newer paint & balcony with S/W exposure. Well-run building w/ live-in caretaker. Shared laundry on each floor. Walk to transit & all amenities. Maintenance fee includes heat, hot water & cable. Rentals allowed.
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Hyacks win opening playoff game over Burnaby North ◗P32 Field lax pair up for fan’s choice conference award ◗P33
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Freedom another word for skiing Second-year aerialist wins two medals at age group provincials BY TOM BERRIDGE SPORTS EDITOR tberridge@royalcityrecord.com
Michael Cirillo is good on his word. The day after receiving the disappointing news that his box lacrosse coaches had assigned him to the bantam B squad, the 12-year-old freestyle skier made his grandfather a promise that he would come back from the weekend’s racing at Silver Star Mountain with a gold medal. Michael went one better, returning with a gold in the age group moguls event and a second-place medal in the slope style or tricks portion. It was a brave promise to make, considering the Grade 7 Glenbrook Middle School student had yet to win a podium event in his first two seasons since taking up freestyle skiing at Apex Mountain in Penticton. “(My grandfather) was pretty happy. He said, ‘Thank you for winning me the gold. You kept your word.’ It made me feel pretty good.” The change has also convinced the Queen’s Park resident that a decision to switch to freestyle from downhill was the right one. When Michael first began competing in alpine skiing at the age of eight, he was met with success. By the time he decided to leave the discipline, he had already scored first-place wins at Silver Star, Mount Baldy and Revelstoke in his age category. “It was like a half-and-half decision,” said Michael. “I always like the jumps and would spend my time doing tricks, which interfered with the racing. “My coach said, ‘He spends half the time in the air, so why not go into freestyle.’ “I took it as a big relief, and a lot of my friends who I hung out with were in freestyle.” Michael soon learned that freestyle was as much about technique as downhill was. The most important lesson was
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Brave beginning: New Westminster freestyle skier Michael Cirillo won gold in moguls at age group provincials in Silver Star this month. learning just how to set up for a jump. As a close relation to the Shasta Trampoline Club Cirillo family from Burnaby, Michael has started taking instruction at the pre-competitive level in the hopes of learning even more tricks. He has not yet attempted bigair aerials, like flips or 360-degree manoeuvres. Those must first be supervised by his coach under controlled conditions. At the provincials earlier this
month, Michael garnered 13.84 points to win the Super Youth moguls, more than a full point ahead of Mt. Washington runnerup Layne Anvelt. In the super slope final, Michael won the silver in a close final with Apex teammate Cameron Kapusty. Taking off from a four-foot jump, Michael won the mogul event, performing a twister, moving his skis from side to side, and a spread to near perfection.
But when Michael gets the itch, he might ask his coach if he can cut out of class early and just take a rip down the popular Juniper run at Apex. Most coaches say yes. “They know if they want to keep the kid in the program, they have to make it fun, too. I really like that,” Michael said. “It’s like the freedom I never had racing. I can try new things, try more, and ask my coach for pointers to do the better levels.” Michael’s 16-year-old brother Luca is a daredevil, too. The two of them spend a lot time searching out the many jumps within the designated ski areas on Apex. “We usually like to hit jumps and stuff. But sometimes we like to go out and find a cliff and just land right down in the powder and ski out,” Michael said. “I might suggest something and like, Whew, this is not what I was expecting. But I’d have to test it out cause it was my idea.” One such cliff is aptly nicknamed Holy F### and runs as high as 60 feet at its highest point. The first time he ever attempted it was by accident. Michael was 10 and skiing behind his friends, when after coming out of a stand of trees, he found himself airborne. “All of a sudden, I could feel my skis taking off the edge and just like the feeling of my skis in the air. I took a look below and I’m 30 feet in the air and I see my friend below me, and I’m just yelling. “I think what’s going to happen when I land, but I hit it perfectly. I was pretty mad at my friend, but when I calmed down a bit, I thought, ‘That was really fun.’ We went back and did it three or four more times.” Freestyle skiing gives his parents some anxious moments for the youngest of their three sons, but he was born to the breed, said father Walter Cirillo. “Michael had to learn to keep up with the rest of the family,” said Walter. “He had to learn to ski with his hair on fire. Now, it’s the other way.”
Shasta tumblers to Indo Pac meet
Anita Cirillo of Burnaby qualified for the 2010 Indo Pacific gymnastics championships in Kakegawa, Japan from June 29 to July 3. Cirillo, one of six gymnasts from the Shasta Trampoline Club to make the national team, will compete in the women’s 17-year-old division on trampoline. Also among the 11 B.C. gymnasts named to the squad were Shasta club qualifiers Shannon Comeault, Chelsea Nerpio, Poppy Quinlan, Ben Blais and Cameron Quinlan. Shasta team coach Bryan Milonja will also represent the province at the championships, which will also include New Zealand, Australia
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Third Express commits
Former Burnaby Express forward Rich Manley committed to State University of New York at Genesco for the upcoming NCAA Division III hockey season. Manley scored 36 goals and garnered 100 points over two seasons in 112 career B.C. Hockey League games. He will join former Express teammate Colin de Jersey, who recently completed his freshman season at Genesco. Manley is the third Express player to move on to university hockey. Earlier, defenceman
Jimmy Geerin signed on at Div. I Robert Morris University and former Western hockey leaguer Colby Kulhanek agreed to play at Simon Fraser University next season.
Unlucky seventh again
Michael Valiante finished in seventh place for a second consecutive race on the Grand Am Rolex Series sports car series in Alton, Virginia April 24. Earlier this month, Valiante and Daytona prototype co-driver Brian Frisselle also finished seventh at the Porsche 250 in Birmingham, Alabama.
First-year women to A Cup semis
The expansion Burnaby Girls Canadians moved into the final four of the women’s Provincial A Cup with a 3-2 win over Castaways FC at the University of Victoria turf on Sunday. The first-year premier soccer club scored the game-winning tally with just minutes remaining in the match, when team captain Amy Bobb headed home the game-winning goal. The Canadians started with some dominating possession and attacking patterns and went into the halftime break with a 2-0 lead on goals by Kristen Zoller and Stacy Warren. However, the hardworking Island group forced the Canadians into a few mistakes and tentative play in the second half and capitalized with two long range goals on standin goalkeeper Marissa Antoniazzi, who performed well for Burnaby. Antoniazzi, the Canadians’ starting centreback, was deputized into the nets when Burnaby’s keeper could not make the trip to the Island against the Lower Island league runner-up. With the score knotted at 2-2 and just a few minutes remaining in regulation time, Bobb got a head on a loose ball in the box from an uncleared Britta Rustad corner kick to seal the win. The win moves the Canadians into the semifinals of the Provincial Cup tournament against sixtime defending champions Surrey United. The Canadians have a solid 1-1-1 record against Surrey this season and a superior 3-2 goal differential in those three games. “Surrey is always in peak form at this time of year and is the overwhelming cup favourite against the expansion Canadians,” said Burnaby head coach Matt Holbrook. Game time is 12:30 p.m. on Saturday at Coquitlam’s Percy Perry Stadium. Burnaby won its opening round cup match 1-0 over Richmond FC a week earlier. Last weekend, Surrey United won its quarterfinal matchup against Westside FC 3-0.
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Shoulder to shoulder: New Westminster Hyacks Haley Myers, right, challenges a Burnaby North player for the ball in a 2-0 victory over the visiting Vikings in firstround Tier 1 playoffs at Mercer Stadium last Thursday. Isabel Sawdowski and Jessica Goodwin scored single goals for the Hyacks, while Sanam Bath recorded the shutout for New Westminster. The win avenged an earlier 2-0 loss to North in the second week of the league play. The Hyacks won the district high school title last week on the final day of the regular season with a 4-0 win over Cariboo Hill.
Caprice club to Montreal Three Burnaby Caprice club swimmers will be competing at the espoir synchronized swim championships in Montreal in June. Chantice Hamm, a ninth-place finisher in the Tier 6 solo 16-and-under at the recent Western Divisional championships in Edmonton, will perform her solo routine in Montreal. Farren McDonald and Valerie Lang, who placed sixth in the Tier 6 duet 16-and-
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Tough year for district in cup play BY TOM BERRIDGE SPORTS EDITOR tberridge@royalcityrecord.com
Burnaby soccer was shut out of the Coastal Cup his year. The defending, two-time Burnaby Girls United were denied a third straight A Cup title following a 2-1 loss in a shootout to Coquitlam Metro-Ford Silence in the under-18 girls’ championship final at Minoru Oval in Richmond Saturday. With a strong wind blowing off the water throughout the match, Burnaby gave up an early goal in the opening minutes of play and was forced to play catch up for almost 80 minutes before scoring the equalizer. Alisha Penev tied the match 1-1 in the 88th minute, scoring with a keen left-footer from outside the 18-yard box that beat the Coquitlam keeper cleanly. In the first overtime period, Burnaby’s Marissa Di Lorenzo, who had a strong afternoon on the United back line, saved a possible shot on goal from close range, after getting her head on a searching cross to the far post in the 94th minute. Melina Gomez, who started the second half in goal for United, was a bit shaken up after attacking a 50/50 ball early in the second OT session. Gomez stayed in the game. United’s best chance to score in overtime came off a build up from Abbey Vogt and Katelyn Reilly to Mikela Bertelli, whose ensuing shot on goal from near the box was easily stopped by Metro-Ford keeper Emily Wilson. The shootout went to the sixth shooter before Burnaby’s Lyanne Gannon
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Final cup: Burnaby Girls United Meghan Leahy, seen here in a regular season game, lost 2-1 on penalty kicks to Coquitlam Metro-Ford in u-18 Coastal A Cup. got too much of the ball and sent it over the crossbar. Coquitlam’s Kaila Henly then scored with a low shot to Gomez’s right for the cup-winner. “It was a game of with the wind and against the wind,” said United coach Bruce Gant. “Going against the wind, we let it bother us too much.” That was evident in the opening minutes of the game, when Coquitlam forward Nicole Wilson got away on the right side and sent a hard, high shot towards the net that Burnaby starting keeper Zoe Miceli got a hand on.
The ball deflected off Miceli’s gloved hand and carried on toward the goal, bouncing over the goalline into the United net after just 10 minutes of play. It was the third time in the early going that Metro-Ford were allowed to exploit space on the Burnaby flanks. Vogt’s subsequent substitution on defence remedied that weakness. Burnaby began the second half with purpose and were unlucky in the opening minute when a shot on goal by striker Amy Lawrence sailed wide of the goal after the Coquitlam keeper had stumbled and
fell and was in no position to make a save on goal. In the 50th minute, Tessa Barbour sent an outswinging corner into the box that Lawrence had a play on. But Coquitlam re-established some control midway through the period, much of the buildup beginning in the Metro-Ford midfield. Barbour and Penev came close in the 69th minute off a corner kick that the Coquitlam keeper just steered wide with a glove stop. Penev made no mistake on her next chance however, tying the game with a solid strike with just two minutes left to play in regulation time. “Everyone agreed we didn’t play our finest game today and when you leave it to the last minute, anything can happen, and it did today,” Gant said. “(Coquitlam) didn’t cause us anything to worry about, but in the end, that’s what it’s all about.” The result was an unfortunate ending to a successful association for the United squad. Bruce and co-coach Jodene Gant took over the United team as u-15s and guided the Burnaby girls to back-to-back Coastal A Cups at u-16 and u-17, which included a provincial title last season and a subsequent silver medal at the u-18 club nationals. “I’m going to miss the girls, big time,” Gant said, adding but with the end comes a new beginning in the girls’ soccer careers. As for the Gants, it’s time for a break from soccer, Bruce admitted. “It would have to be a pretty special team for me to return,” he said.
Field lax pair up for fan’s choice award
Stony Brook University juniors Jordan McBride and Kevin Crowley have both been named finalists for America East fan’s choice player of the year. McBride, with 44 tallies this season, currently leads the NCAA Division 1, averaging four goals per game. He also boasts a nation-best .587 shooting percentage and is fourth overall with 4.55 points per game. Crowley, a 2010 Tewaraaton Award nominee along with McBride, has 32 goals and 21 assists to date. Crowley ranks second in the country with 4.82 points per game and fifth in goals per game. The winner will be announced on Friday. Last Saturday, Crowley tallied five times and added two assists to help the No. 12-ranked Seawolves to a 15-0 rout over Albany in conference play. McBride finished the game with a pair of markers, just two shy of breaking Kevin Pali’s 2002 record of 133 career goals. The win allowed Stony Brook to be the host of the NCAA Division I north quarter-finals to be held on May 23.
’Bellies galore in pro lax playoffs TheupcomingNational Lacrosse League playoffs will involved more than a dozen players with New Westminster roots. The Washington Stealth, top seed in the Western Division, will have the New Westminster Salmonbellies goalkeeping tandem of Matt Roik and Tyler Richards between the pipes, as well as veteran Peter Morgan and newly acquired defender Curtis Hodgson running the floor. Division league champion Washington takes on the Minnesota Swarm, with former ’Bellie junior Alex Turner and ex-senior Richard Morgan in the line up, in a west semifinal this Saturday. The Calgary/Edmon-
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QUALITY CONTRUCTION 4500 sq ft 2 level with 4 bedrooms up-1 down & legal 2 bedroom suite. 50’ x 160’ lot 254 HUME STREET
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Investor Alert, handyman special! Large 44x148.50 lot with an old house in the prime West End of New West. 3 bedrm up, 1 bedrm down with semi - finished basement. Great starter home! Walk to school, bus and more. Close to Metrotown and Highgate! 1510 8th Avenue, New Westminster
2 bed, 2 full bath in the desirable Discovery Reach. Facing quiet 11th Str. w/ good sized balcony. Large octagon shaped living room w/cozy fireplace, surrounded by windows for natural light. 2 large beds w/ their own ensuites. Newer stainless kitchen appliances & high efficiency washer/dryer. 406-210 11th Street
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Convenient located on a quiet street of Victoria area. Lot 33x122, top quality custom build 2 levels approx 2200 sf. Features 6 bedrms, 3 kitchens, 4 bathrooms, granite counter tops, radiant heat, security & HRV system, wood flooring, maple wood cabinets, double garage. Client’s own floor plan and colour choice are welcome.
A new condo in Downtown, Van West with gorgeous Downtown city view. Minutes walk to skytrain station,Tinseltown & Supermarket, GM Place, restaurant. Fully accommodation in the building such as club house,indoor pool, steam room, hot tub, fitness centre, library, lounge, theatre, wheelchair access, 24 hours security system. The unit features with high quality finishing and advanced appliances and in-suit laundry. 835 sf, 2 bedrms plus den, 2 bathrooms and 1 parking. Owner paid extra about six thousand dollars for the locker and window screen in the unit. Motivated seller, bring offer!
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A solid Bungalow located on a quiet street of Collingwood area. Big lot 31 x 155.Well keep 1848 sf of house in 2 levels. Lot of view from the house and across Slocan Park form the alley. 3 bedrms up and 2 bedrms suite down. 2 kitchens, 2 bathrms. Vancouver East Renfrew Height Solid Vancouver Special 3243 E.1st Ave., VAN $728,000
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$279,000
SOUTHWEST FACING CORNER UNIT
Completely renovated, 2 bed, 1.5 bath, southwest facing corner/end unit in the fully rainscreened Queen’s Terrace. Open floor plan with lots of natural light. New laminate & tile flooring, fresh interior colours & newer appliances. The oversized private patio is perfect for outdoor entertaining. 206-135 11th Street
$239,900
BRIGHT & SPACIOUS END UNIT
S.W. facing 1 bed + flex space overlooking the greenbelt w/a large sunny balcony. Open floor plan, oversized master bedroom, walk-in closets & convenient semi-ensuite. Gas fireplace, insuite laundry & much more. 2 pets welcome. 1 parking & storage. Well managed complex w/a proactive strata council. 307-215 12th Street
Lot size 35.5 x 124.2 ft located on a quiet street of Renfrew area. Propose to built 2 levels, 2280 sf house with top quality and modern design. House features with 6 bdrms, 4 full baths, 3 kitchens, radiant heat, wood flooring, granite counters, alarm systems, and more. Client's to provide own design and floor plan are welcome.
Walking distance to Joyce sky train station. The building features with rain screen tech. Spacious 2 bedrms plys de. Nice deco. Very open & bright, big balcony, hardwood flr., fireplace, in-suite laundry, underground parking.
Very well maintain Van Special style house. Big cover sundek with gorgeous mountain view. Big balcony. Lot 33 x 116.55, 2300 sf house in 2 levels. Very functional layout, spacious living rm, 3 bedrms up and 3 bedrms down. 2 kitchens, 4 bathrms.
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Is looking for 4 Chefs with minimum 3 years hands on Japanese Cuisine experience. Completion of high school, speak fluent Korean is an asset, create sushi dishes & traditional hot food, handle raw fish & seafood, prepare & cook meals, food portion & quality control, train cook & kitchen staff. $19 - $22/hr, 40hrs/wk, F/T Permanent Positions.
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FORK LIFT MECHANIC Will Train. 3rd or 4th yr apprentices may be accepted. Coq location, Day shift, Mon-Fri. 604-690-0855. LARGE WESTERN Canadian open shop reinforcing steel fabrication & installation company looking for experienced reinforcing ironworkers to work in Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg. Competitive rates & benefits offered. Apply to lmsplacers@gmail.com
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Job Description: The individuals selected for these positions shall be required to provide all facets of underground production services. They will be responsible for the completion of various production tasks with an emphasis on the operation of a range of LHD equipment, truck haulage, “In The Hole” (ITH) drilling and blasting. Other support duties such as mechanical installation(s) (installation and maintenance of air, water and ventilation) and ground support will also be required. These individuals will be expected to receive daily safety and work line-up from their immediate supervisor(s) and complete the daily line-up safely and on time. Job Qualifications: ● Must have Full Underground Hard Rock Mining Service Type Common Core (U0000 to U0012), or equivalent provincial designation ● Must have a minimum of 3 years underground production experience ● Must have modules U0068A/B, U0071, U0091 or U0092 depending on specific task.
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POMERANIAN PUPPIES 2 males, ready to go. $500 ea, mom & dad also avail. 604-858-7606
Dogs
ALL SMALL breed pups local & non shedding $400+ 604 590-3727 www.puppiesfishcritters.com AUSSIE PUPS. Ten to choose from. Ready to go the first weekend in June. Tails & claws done. Both parents available to view. $700 - $1000/ea. 604-607-7372
BARE NAKED BABIES, Rare True Hairless Chinese Cresteds, family raised, vet checked, 14 weeks, $1000 604-723-1963
PUPPY PARADISE Golden Retriever Awesome Family Dog! (PB, Reg’d) F $795 M $895 778-552-0822
PUPPY PARADISE Havanese Gorgeous & Smart! (PB, Reg’d) M $895. F $995. 778-552-0822
PUPPY PARADISE Poodles Cute & Cuddly! (PB, Registered) 2 MALES $795. 778-552-0822
Wanted to Buy
WANTED MILITARIA . Old tools, antique fire arms, old toys, Medalta pottery, post cards, all types of collectibles, Early 50’s, 40’s & 30’s. 604-313-5479
3050
PERSIAN KITTEN spayed female 6 mth CFA reg health gaur gentle $600 firm 604-939-1231 www.dreamhimicattery.com
Lumber/Building Supplies
CHILDREN 3045
Cats
Fri. April 30th @ 5pm-8:30pm & Sat. May 1st @ 10am-1pm
MARKETPLACE
2035
3507
Preschools/ Kindergarten
DOBERMAN PUPS. Female/ Male. Tails/dew claws done. Blk/ tan. $1500-$2000. 604-607-7433
FILA/MASTIFF GUARD DOGS owners best friend. Intruders worst nightmare. all shots, $2000 each. ready now! 604-817-5957
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ROTTWEILER PUPS Purebreds. D.O.B. 03/04/10. 3 females & 1 male. Full tails; dew claws removed; dewormed & vet checked. Ready now! $800 firm. (1)-604-794-3953, Chilliwack
Foster homes urgently req’d for rescued, abandoned & neglected dogs. Many breeds 778-688-6340 abetterlifedogrescue.com
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3530
Lessons/Training
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3550
Poultry
To place an ad or for more info please call
Darla 604.444.3054
KATISSA POULTRY Non medicated, all vegetable feed, no animal by products, grown and sold on the farm. Fully Processed, Flash Frozen Ready for roasting. For prices & details see www.specialtychicken.com Cloverdale area, 604 541-0007
The Record • Wednesday, April 28, 2010 • A39
Fun By The Numbers
Fun By Numbers LikeThe puzzles?
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your Sudoku savvy to the test!
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PUZZLE SOLUTION
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PUZZLE SOLUTION
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4060
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4065
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5505
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Notice of Disposition
TAKE NOTICE THAT the City of Burnaby proposes to transfer closed road described as Pcl A, road dedicated by Plan 2855 comprising of 35.4m2, shown outlined on Bylaw Plan BCP ___ in exchange for road dedication along Lougheed Highway and Rosser Avenue shown on Subdivision Plan BCP ___ ALL of DL 119, Gp 1, NWD to Embassy Development Corporation (Inc. No. 636831)
REAL ESTATE
6008
Condos/ Townhouses
6008-18
6008
Condos/ Townhouses
New Westminster
FOR SALE BY OWNER #2003 - 739 Princess St NEW WESTMINSTER Berkley Place
$410,000 River View
1125 sq ft, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 604-515-2785 604-230-6445
6020
Houses - Sale
6020-04
6020
Houses - Sale
Burnaby
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Business Services
5070
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Business Services
5017
SUDOKU SUDOKU
$685,000 Sohan Parmar 604-435-9477
6020-14
Sutton Centre Realty
Langley/Aldergrove
FOR SALE BY OWNER
27021-24th Ave, Aldergrove
$718,000 Reduced Price to the Current Assessed Value
No Real Estate Fees or Commissions Gorgeous 5,300 sq. ft. custombuilthomewithafinished A must see! basement & in-law suite. Open design, very functional, great for entertaining family & friends. Close to all amenities, 5 minutes to the USA. Too many features to list! You won’t be disappointed.
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RENTALS REAL ESTATE RENTALS
6002
Agents
NEED A MORTGAGE 1st and 2nd Mortgages, Self Employed, Refinancing, Forclosures, Low Rates. Mazuma 604-629-8628 www.dlcmazuma.ca
Real Estate Services
6005
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6008
Condos/ Townhouses
6008-24
Port Coquitlam
OPEN HSE Sun, May 2nd, 2-4pm, 3348 Vincent St, Poco, 2 storey T/H 3 BR, 1255 sf, updates, f/back yard Kerry 604-763-4638, www.sandrin.com Royal LePage Coronation West
6008-28
Richmond
Steveston $238K, Reno’d 1 BR + Den garden lvl T/H back onto priv green space. Central Richmond $388,900. Gated 55+ , 2 BR, 2 bath 1283sf. For open House Time, pics, floorplan, please visit: www.AccoladeRealEstate.ca Michael Lepore, Royal LePage 604-295-3974
6008-30
Surrey
ZERO DOWN - WHY RENT? TOWNHOUSE OR CONDO 2 BR, 2 bath, f/p, central loc. Sry. Total payments, $900/mo. Rob Watt, 778-839-3596. Prudential
6008-40
W.End/Down/ Yaletown
Coal Harbour $464,900, Sleek & Sophisticated 1 BR + den 670sqft suite in Vancouver landmark building. Call Michael Lepore, Royal LePage, 604-295-3974 www.AccoladeRealEstate.ca
6020
Houses - Sale
6020-01
Real Estate
6020
Houses - Sale
6020-01
Real Estate
www.bcforeclosures.com 5 BR home from $18,500 down $1,975/mo. 604-538-8888, Alain @ Sutton WC Realty W. Rock
6020-20
Mission
HANDYMAN SPECIAL! Vultures welcome. $256,000, Call Now! 604-418-3162 or 604-857-3597
6020-22
New Westminster
NW/BBY Border. New, spac 6 BR + Den, 4 baths. 2,600 sf. Granite, SS appl, legal suite, river view. Call now-beat the HST! $749,000, & no tax! Kelly Bhatti, Century 21 Coastal Realty, 604-808-0221
6030
Apt/Condos
1 BR corner unit May 1, $750. hard wood floors, share w/d, heat/ hot water incl’d, 1 yr lease. 604-980-3889 to view.
★ MISSION ★ 1.35 Acres Come Build your Dream Home Rare Cul-de-sac building lot in Mission. Street of High End Homes, backs onto Greenbelt. Lots of Privacy - Room for sep garage. 10 mins to downtown. Drive by 9749 Jones Terrace on Dewdney Trunk Rd, nr the Abbey, $298K. Call Len 604-763-4118
N. WEST. All services paid, inclds u/grd electrical, DCC’s, survey & eng’ng report. 33’ x 130’ lot. No GST. $339,000. 604-726-0677. usellahome.com ● ID # 4711
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6052
Real Estate Investment
★ RENT TO OWN! ★ If you have a small down payment, I have a nice home for you! Less then perfect credit OK. Call Kim 604-628-6598
6060
Real Estate Wanted
3 BR Townhouse rancher Clearbrook Village, 1 bath, fp, w/d, lrg yard. nr school/rec ctre $230,000 By Owner 604-870-4708
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6065
Recreation Property
SALISBURY APARTMENT 7111 Salisbury Ave Bby Highgate 1 BR rent incl heat & hot water. N/S & N/P. Call 604-526-5584
CARM-ELLE APARTMENTS
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, near Douglas College & skytrain, no alcohol, balcony. NO Smoke, No Pets. $695 +. 604-839-8156 BBY, 3 BDRM near BCIT, new carpet and paint. n/s, no pets, $1500.00 +util. 604 525-5019
6070
Squamish/ Whistler
5 WHISTLER REVENUE Properties, prime location, detached single family homes. Exc revenue Motivated owner 604-698-7864
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
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. No Pets. View by appt.
Call 604 936-0408 9am-8pm
CASEY STREET Coquitlam
BBY Brentwood Gate, Deluxe new 1 BR & Den, Fully Furnished, ss 7 appls, granite counters, sec’d prkg, Incls utls, cable, internet. Avail now. Call 604-649-8931
1 BR from $775, May 1. 2 BR $950, May 1.
Call 604.931.6408 CHALET PENDER
BBY METRO Town 1 br avail immed Clean quiet bldng. Inc heat/hot water. 604-569-1614
3848 Pender St., North Burnaby 1 BR Apartments
Heat & h/w incl’d. No pets.
Call 604-686-0023
AMBER ROCHESTOR
www.porterealty.com
Close to Lougheed Mall, S.F.U. & Transportation.
COTTONWOOD PLAZA
office: 604 936-3907
Large units some with 2nd bathroom or den. On bus routes, close to S.F.U. & Lougheed Mall.
545 Rochester Ave, Coq
AMBER (W)
401 Westview St, Coq Large Units. Near Lougheed Mall. Transportation & S.F.U.
office: 604 939-2136 cell: 604 805-9490
office: 604 936-1225
JUNIPER COURT
Extra Large 2 Bedrooms. Close to Lougheed Mall & S.F.U.
KING ALBERT COURT 1300 King Albert, Coq Close to Transportation, Schools & S.F.U.
CALYPSO COURT
office: 604 937-7343 cell: 778 848-5993
office: 604 524-8174 cell: 604 813-8789
2 BR − $950. 3 BR − $1200. Spacious updated, new paint, clean quiet bldg. Rent incl heat, water, basic cable & prkg. CATS only OK.
700 PARK CRESCENT
Middlegate Manor
Call Diana 604 540-0337
NEW WESTMINSTER
Adult friendly building. laundry hook-up, visual intercom, gated parking. Near shops & bus. No pets. Includes hotwater & storage.
Call 604-306-3909
50% OFF 1st month’s rent
1021 HOWAY ST.
6508
Apt/Condos
COQ AUSTIN & BLUE MTN. Bach $600. 1 BR $720. incl h/w & u/g prkg. Bldg w/d. 778-865-6696
NEW WEST Lrg 1 BR apt, $750 incls heat, prkg & cbl, cat ok, Avail May 15. 604-522-7196
N West Dlx 2 BR + Den condo, 2 pkng, pool, ns/np, $1400. Mary Remax Platinum 604-308-9937
NEW WEST. Reno’d 1 BR apt suites. From $675-$785/mo. Avail now. Ns/np. 604-724-8353
NEW WEST 2 bdrm/2 bath & den condo, large balcony, quiet bldg, 5 appl. 1 block Sapperton skytrain. N/S, N/P. $1200/mo. Ref & proof income req. Avail now. Call 778-554-6947 after 7pm & wknds.
CANTERBURY COURT
Fifth Ave, New West 1 BR $745. 2 BR $855. 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
EL PRESIDENTE
220 7th St, New West 1 BR $700. Rent incls heat & hot water, reno’d suites with big patios. By shops, banks, skytrain and college. Underground prkg available. Call 604 519-1382 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. BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES
VILLA MARGARETA
WESTWOOD TOWERS 1 BR, Immed. Newer appls. 527 Ash St. New West. 525-0713
RIVERS INLET
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.
NEW WESTMINSTER, 1 BR Apt, $700/mo Includes heat, hot water, cable & parking. Near schools, shops, bus & Skytrain. Available now. Cats okay! Deposit required.
Call 604-521-2884
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
Contact Natalie 778-230-9037 or
Large units. Close to Golden Ears Bridge. Great view of River
Bayside Property Services Ltd., Office: 604-432-7774 for more info & to view
office: 604 463-0857 cell: 604 375-1768
NEW & RENO’D APARTMENTS
St. Andrews Court
7155 Hall Road, Surrey (King George & 72 Avenue) SURREY • NEWTON
910 St. Andrews Street, New Westminster Bach fr $700. Lrg 1 BR fr $750 incls heat. Reno’d, new paint, hardwood floors. Cat ok. Seniors special.
★ Move in Bonus ★
Danny 604 728-2086
Large 1 BR & 2 BR
Bach & 1 BR Available. All Suites Have Balconies. Undergrd Parking Available. Refs Required. Small Pet Ok.
CALL 604 715-7764
Call 604 596-5643
BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES
Apt/Condos
SFU UNIVERSITY - Sub penthouse (view) 2 bdrm + den, hugh balcony, storage/1 parking no s/p. $1,800 immed (604)307-9307
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
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.
320-9th St, New West
6508
NEW WEST
St Andrews Street 1 BR Apt, Large balcony, updated, nr transit & amens, available April 1, small pet ok with pet deposit.
Refreshingly Clean Meticulously Maintained It’s time to discover
Surrey Gardens Apartments
for your new one bedroom home www.SurreyGardensBC.com www.GreatApartments.ca Owner Managed. Sorry, No Pets. Call to view! Rental Incentives!
604-589-7040
Rentals
Call 604-540-9300
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415 Westview St, Coq
Close to Lougheed Mall, all Transportation Connections, Schools & S.F.U.
office: 604 939-8905 cell: 604 916-0261
1030 - 5th Ave, New West Near Transportation & Douglas College. Well Managed Building.
Apt/Condos
555 Cottonwood Ave, Coq
ARBOUR GREENE
office: 604 939-4903 cell: 778-229-1358
6508
CALL 604 715-7764
BBY HIGHGATE 1 BR $760 & 1 BR $850. Clean, quiet, N/S, N/P. Avail May 1. 604-803-9104
NEW WESTMINSTER
COZY COTTAGE Home on .82 acres Lake Front, less than 1 hour fr Vancouver. Just $525K. Park Georgia Rlty, Lisa 778 882-7275
BBY NORTH, VIEW Mt Baker. 2 BR apt, 1.5 bath, storage, sec’d prkg, quiet bldg, incls heat. On bus rte. NS/NP. $1040 + utls. 604-294-4048 or 604-299-3677
BBY METRO Town 1 br avail immed Clean quiet bldng. Inc heat/hot water. 778-994-2334
Bright 1 BDRM’s
NEW WEST. Ground/floor bachelor suite or 1 BR condo wanted that is both pet friendly and has a patio. I plan to pay in full (no mortgage). Call 1-250-754-7582
Apt/Condos
BACH & 1 BR, Newly Reno’d, cls to shop & transit, 2nd flr, incls heat, h/w, prkg, Start @ $675. 604-325-1385 www.remirealty.ca
552 Dansey Ave, Coq
LANGLEY, S. Best 55 + years old mobile home park! 2 BR, 2 full baths, electric f/p, 6 appl, carport. 1,200 sq ft. Pad rental: $435/mo. $129,900 obo. Call 604-534-0470
6508
BBY METRO Town 1 br avail immed Clean quiet bldng. Inc heat/hot water. 778-323-0237
Lots & Acreage
LANGLEY LOT. $284,000. Fully serviced. 3,800 sq ft. Prime location in new area of Willoughby Heights. Can build three level house with bsmnt and double garage, with lane access. Close to Hwy 1 & amen. 604-618-3244
6035
6508
To place your ad call
604-444-3000
Family Living
Time to Get Your Own Place? Find your answer in the Classifieds – in print and online!
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
$ $799 11Bdrm from Bdrm 820 $ 2Include Bdrms from 959 heat, hot water,
FOR RENT
1-BEDROOM A PT. Move in tomorrow. Affo rdable monthly rent. Call Norm a.
50% OFF 1st month for 2 bdrm suites
D/W, gym & visual intercom.
Include heat, hot water, U/G parking & storage avail. D/W, gym & visual intercom. U/GNear parking & storage avail. transit/Skytrain Near&transit/Skytrain shopping. & shopping.
Follow Call us onfor twitter.com/capreit details.
RENTALS 778-783-0258 778-783-0243 www.caprent.com
MONTECITO TOWERS 99-7360 Halifax St, Bby Bach, 1 BR & 2 BR
604 420-5636 www.montecitotowers.com
Go to http://classified.van.net or call 604-444-3000.
RENTALS
6510
Co-ops
Queens Avenue 136 10th St, New West
3 BR Townhouse, $1218 includes heat & hot water, w/d hookup & common laundry & u/grd prkg. $1200 share purchase.
Email for application quacoop@gmail.com
6515
Duplexes - Rent
BBY SOUTH 1 BR & Den g/l, nr BCIT, f/p, 4 appls, n/s, n/p, priv ent, incls utils, $800 (1 person), Now or May 1st, 604-430-8142 N. WEST. 2 BR, upper flr. Front & back yard. Ns/np. $995/mo incl hydro. Avail May 1. 604-618-9340
6540
Houses - Rent
3 BR Detached house, finished bsmnt, covered carport. 3 blocks to Surrey Central Skytrain station. $1,200/mo + util. 604-580-8017 or pchappelle@kinsmenplace.org 4 bdrm, Capital Hill, view, h/w flr, all appl, $1950, 36 North Hythe Ave. ANK Prop. 604-306-7599
6540
Houses - Rent
COQ Austin/Hickey 5 BR, 2800 sf, 2.5 bath, appls, lrg cov’d deck, quiet cds, by grnbelt. N/S. Av now 604-931-6339 or 604-812-6339
To place your ad call
604-444-3000
6565
N.WEST 3 BR + den, upr ste, share w/d, $1700 + util lease only, Immed. N/s, N/p. Nr schl/bus/ park/shop. 604-436-9013 aft 6pm POCO 2 Br 2 bath modern bright condo. S/S appls, inste wd. Near shops, schools transit, park. Exc complex, $1400/mo + util, 604-521-0876 ext 29 or Email: rental@quaypacific.com. Quay Pacific Property Management POCO Lougheed/Prairie, New 1 BR glv ste, 5 appls, inste w/d, $750 + shrd util/cbl, May 1 or 15, NS/NP, Stan 604-313-8764 STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN No Qualification - Low Down CHILLIWACK – 9557 Williams St, 3 bdrm, 2 baths, 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
Call Kristen 604 435-5555 or 786-4663
www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca
BBY CARIBOO/10TH AVE, Clean 3 BR, view, deck, n/s, n/p, $1700 + utils, 778-846-4745
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Miscellaneous Rentals
GATED PARKING AVAILABLE New Westminster CALL 604 723-8215 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES
Office/Retail Rent
BBY, NORTH. Ideal for home business, government agencies or group homes. 7 BR + den. 4,500+ sq ft. Panoramic view! 3 full baths, 2 cozy f/ps. 5 appl, dbl garage. Ns/np. Near Lough. Mall & Skytrain. Lease only. Available immediately. 1-780-439-8877
6570
Out Of Town
CULTUS LAKE Cottage available for short or long term rental. Fully furn 2BR, BBQ & sunny deck. Near beach. 604-813-7535
6595
Shared Accommodation
6595-10
North Burnaby
6602
Suites/Partial Houses
BBY CARIBOO, 2 BR bsmt , sh’d W/D, NS/NP $800 incls utls. Now 604-525-6283 or 604-838-6736
BBY ROYAL Oak/Rumble, Brand New Main flr 3 BR ste, 2 bath, w/d. Nr bus/school. NS/NP. Avail May 1. $1500 + util. 604-375-4261
BBY E., New 1 BR main flr, N/s, $700/mo, nr all amens, avail immed. Call 778-398-1111
BBY S. SLOPE New Furn 1 BR bsmt, nr Metrown, Now, ns, np. $800, 604-430-5549, 506-4451
BBY, EDMONDS. 2 BR, f/bath. Priv w/d. Ns/np. $950 incl hydro. 604-523-6488 or 604-512-4423 BBY, EDMONDS, 2 BR Ste, $900/mo incls utils & cable, N/s, N/p, Avl May 15. 604-522-4124
Suites/Partial Houses
BBY, METROTOWN. Bachelor suite. No w/d. $600/mo incl hydro. Avail now. Ns/np. 604-434-5310
BBY, METROTOWN. Clean 2 BR, g/lvl. H/wd & marble flrs. $750 incl hydro/cbl. Near bus, schools & shops. Ns/np. 604-438-9251
BBY, NORTH. 2 BR, full bath, d/w, sh’d w/d. Ns/np. $1,075/mo incl hydro. May 1. 604-924-1933
2 BR, $750, 7774 Edmonds, Bby, near bus, refs req’d, np, ns, avail now, 604-327-8044
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
BBY 2 BR lrg, quiet , clean, 2 lvl, upper Deer Lake, prkg, shared w/d, utils incls, $1050 + net. N/S & N/P. 604-521-6120 after 6pm
BBY ROYAL Oak / Rumble. New 1 BR grnd lev ste. $700 Incls utls/cable. N/S, N/P. Avail now. 604-375-4261
HOME SERVICES
8010
Alarm Services
ALARM 604-463-7919 Systems Ltd.
8030
Carpentry
8060
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
MONARCH GARAGE DOORS Installations, repairs and parts. Free estimates. 604-825-0220
* RENOS * Bsmt refinish * Drywall * Bath Tiles * Windows * Doors * Stairs. Call Norm 604-437-1470
8073
#1 QUALITY Cleaning Service Homes & Business. Senior Disc. Low Rates. 604 724-8998 ★★★★A GIFT OF TIME ★★★★ Clean to perfection, Honest, Lic & Insured, Free Window Cleaning, Call 778-840-2421 Exp. Reliable European Cleaning, Move In or Out, Res/ Comm★ Call 604 760-7702 ★
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 JANE’s • House Cleaning A thorough job every time! Call ★ 778-398-0661
8058
Computer Services
Computer REPAIR: PC, Internet, Network, home/office reg maint. Sr’s Disc. Simon • 604-999-0815
8060
Concrete
ALL CEMENT REPAIRS stairs, walls, patios, sidewalks, drainage Cust satisfaction! 778-928-0586
Drainage
Drywall
ALL WORK GUARANTEED
J.A. CONSTRUCTION
Specializing in drywall & textured ceiling repairs, drywall finishing, stucco repairs, painting. Fully insured.
604-916-7729 JEFF COMPLETE DRYWALL, board, tape & drywall repairs, small jobs ok. 778-863-3369
*Drywall * Taping * Texture * Stucco*Painting * Steel stud framing Quality Home 604-725-8925 FOR EXPERT Drywall, Taping & Finishing, Bob @ 604-520-9888 leave msg. or call after 5pm
8080
Electrical
The current choice serving the Lower Mainland for more than 15 years. All Kinds of Work and Reasonable Rates.
Contact us today for a free estimate.
Max: 604-341-6059 Licensed & Bonded
Lic. 22308
COQ Brand New Bright 2 BR gl ste, 1400sf, b/yd, f/ba, Now, $1400 incl util/cbl/net, shd wd, wlk to schl/bus, ns/np, 604 319-5029 COQ, CENTRAL. 1 BR & Den gr lev ste, sh’d W/D, own entry, prkg. $650 + sh’d utls. N/S, no dogs. Avail May 1. 604 937-3534 COQ, COMO Lake. NEW 1 BR bsmt ste, Own W/D, sep entry, $700/mo + utils, avail May 1, Near bus & amens. Call 604-939-6765 COQ LANSDOWNE New 2 BR Bsmt Ste, 1bth, $1000 incl util + cbl, N/p, N/s. Sep Ent, Cls to Coq Cntr. Avail Immed. 604-468-4450
Floor Refinishing
Artistry of Hardwood Floors
COASTLINE ELECTRICAL Res, Comm, Service & Construction. Call 604-202-2339 FSR #95747
INSTALLATION REFINISHING, Sanding. Free est, great prices. Satisfaction guar. 604-518-7508
Gutters
Electrician Lic#95323, Bonded, Affordable Com/Res. No Job too small. 25yrs exp. 604 727-2306
COQ, Ranch Park. 2 BR, f/ba, priv w/d, greenbelt view. Ns/np. $825 + sh’d util. Immed. 604-941-6264
one mini, drainage, landscaping, stump / rock / cement / oil tank removal. Water / sewer line, 24 hours Call 341-4446 or 254-6865
8090
Fencing/Gates
Timberland Forest Products 6x8 Fence Panels from $27, Siding, Decking, Roofing, Shed, Split Rail etc... We Install Cedar Fencing Free Estimates − Call Today
COQ WEST, New 2 BR gr lev ste, own W/D. May15/Jun1. $1250 incls utls. NS/NP. 778-558-0331
8155
7753 Edmonds St, Burnaby Call 604 520-7792
8110
Floor Refinishing
THE ART OF HARDWOOD FLOORS
Landscaping
T&L INC.
Landscaping, Excavation & Demos turf, ponds, garden beds, irrigation, retaining walls, bobcat, hedges, concrete/paved patios/walkways, jack hammering, concrete cutting, delivery/hauls, drainage/sewer/water, complete yard redevelopments and strata contracts
778-885-5009
Full Seamless Gutter Installation/Repairs Soffits All jobs Guaranteed. Fully insured/WCB covered Will beat any competitors price
SAME DAY SERVICE, FULLY INSURED
FREE ESTIMATES • Lawn Maintenance • Fertilizing • Yard Clean-ups • Aeration • Pruning/Hedges • Power Raking • Rubbish Removal • Odd Jobs • Yearly Maintenance Programs •
Edgemont Gutters. Sales & Install 5’’ continuous gutter, minor repairs, cleaning. 604-420-4800 PRESSURE WASHING, Gutter Cleaning & Repair, Drain Cleaning. Call George 778-859-7793 Steve’s Gutter Cleaning from $98. Repairs & power wash avail. Prompt. 604-524-0667, 782-5085
Handyperson
HOME REPAIRS, Lawncare, Pressure Washing, Rubbish Removal. Call Joe 604-657-0346
Landscaping
CALL 310-JIMS (5467)
PORT MOODY 1 br ste g/lvl, priv ent, gas f/p, w/d absolutely N/P. N/S, n/s. $800 inc hydro/gas/ cable. Avail May 1. 604-936-4815
6605
Townhouses Rent
2 BR 2 bth, Walnut Grove, newer end unit, dbl garage, $1450 pool, gym ns np May 1. 604-837-4015
BAINBRIDGE PLACE
3 BR, 1½ baths, fridge/stove, laundry hook-up. $1,250/mo + utilities. Near Skytrain, schools and Lougheed Hwy in North Burnaby. Family-oriented complex. Immed. N/s, no dogs. ★ Cats are welcome! ★
Call 604-420-0763
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
Warehouse/ Commercial
6620
WAREHOUSE FOR LEASE 3400 Sq Ft. Coquitlam 604-521-7444
RIVERS INLET (Coquitlam Centre area)
2 BR townhouse 3 BR, 1.5 bath, townhse Sorry no pets.
Call 604 942-2012
8160
Lawn & Garden
QUALITY PROPERTY CARE Licenced for lawn
Chaffer Beetle
treatment. Garden rototilling, tree services, stump grinding, lawn aeration, reseeding, lawn and garden installations.
Call: 778-885-6488
• Residential and Commercial Lawn Maintenance • Power Raking • Yard Cleanup • Lawn Repairs • Gardening • Hedge Trimming • Tree Pruning
Free Est 604-779-6978
LAWN CARE, Power Raking, Hedge Trimming & Pruning, Free Estimate. 604-339-6781
Lawn & Garden • Clean-ups & Disposal, Gutters/Press Washing Seniors Disc. Al @ 604-783-3142
www.jimsmowing.ca
Lawn & Landscape Maintenance • • • • •
Aeration & Fertilizer Programs Regular cutting & maintenance Full service gardening Pruning/Hedge trimming Residential and Strata
west coast
604
LAWNS 377-7124
Best Value Gardening Full Lawn Care. Cut fr $20. Pwr rake, hedge trim. 18 yrs exp. 604-719-6832
Christopher James Landscapes Retaining Walls, Patios, Garden Design. Free Est. 604-880-4702
Installations Refinishing & Repairs
★ AMAZING TOUCH LAND’G ★ Paving, retaining walls, turfing, planting. Call 604-889-4083
A Gardener & A Gentleman Lawn, garden, tree svcs. Pruning, yard clean-up, rubbish. 319-5302
Call: 604-240-3344
★ OPERA LANDSCAPING ★ Retaining walls, irrigation, paving, patios, fences, etc. 778-688-2444
Akasha Turf Grass Mngt complete lawn restoration, aeration & fert. Res/Comm. $79. 526-6305
Dust Free. Affordable Rates! Free Estimates.
POCO Near Pitt River Rd, 1 BR bsmt ste, $780 , inste w/d. NS/NP. Avail Now. 604 945-3508
Lawn Cut, Garden Design Hedge/Lawn Power Rake/ Aerate Quality/Low$. 778 241-9706
604-439-9417
8155
POCO 6 yr old 1 BR bsmt ste, $750 incls utils, n/s, n/p, Avail Now, shared w/d, 604-817-2499
Lawn & Garden
Spring Services
8130
COQ, WESTWOOD Plateau. Reno’d large 2 BR. 1,000 sf. Full bath, priv w/d & entry. Ns/np. $950/mo + 1⁄3 util. 604-612-3384
2 levels, 5 appls, carport.
8160
LIC. ELECTRICIAN #17228. Panel/service upgrades. Home wiring, renovations, small jobs too! Call Larry, 604-726-6051.
# 1 BACKHOE, EXCAVATOR & BOBCAT
COQ MAIN flr 1 BR ste + 1 BR storage. Executive View home, f/p, deck. Suits 1 person, quiet. $850+ utls. NS/NP 778-882-3959
Townhouses Rent
6605
7005
Body Work
DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE by Japanese College Masseuse. Private. Call Amy 604-909-9880
604-444-3000
Prof. refinish, sanding from $2. installs. Dustless 604-219-6944
Excavating
Suites/Partial Houses
To place your ad call
CHARLIE’S ELECTRIC Co. #94835 all electric needs, reas rates bonded WCB 778-888-4528
8087
6602
Townhouses
A4U ELECTRIC LTD. Lic#50084 Reno & New Homes. Service & Lighting Upgrade 604 788-1343
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 service call. Insured. Lic # 89402. Fast same day service guaranteed. We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
DRAIN TILES & WATER LINES Without Digging a Trench 604-294-5300
8075
8110
8125
GENERAL CARPENTRY •Small Jobs •Handyman •Finishing •Siding •Repairs. Call Russell @ Deka Construction.... 604-618-0459
Cleaning
Electrical
Doors
FINISHING WORK • Trim, crown molding. Sr’s disc. 604-341-2512 lauriescustomfinishing.ca
8055
8080
COQ BLUE Mnt area, 2 BR upper, shared w/d, d/w, big deck, $1125 + 2/3 utils. May 1. Sm Pet Considered, n/s. 604 897-0411
BBY Edmonds area, 1 BR bsmt, $800 incls utils & appls. 700 sf, Av now. Refs. ns/np. 604-936-0630
Lrg 1 BR to shr in Clean Bright house, View, 1 blk to bus, $500 incls all, fem pref, 778-668-7181
6602
Suites/Partial Houses
6602
M. GILL Gardening - Lawn care. Com & Residential, Power raking, Fertilize, Weed Hedge Trims, Prune. Free Est. 604-765-4922
T. TRAN-604-723-2468 , pruning, lawn cuts, power raking, aerate, cleanup, re-seed. Reliable. YARD & GARDEN CLEAN-UP, lawn cut, rubbish removal, gutters cleaned, power raking, aerating & hedge trimming. 604-773-0075
8185
Moving & Storage
$30 P/HR. Abe Moving & Delivery & Rubbish Removal. ★ Available 24 hours. Abe at: 604-999-6020 AAA ADVANCE MOVING Experts in all kinds of Moving, Storage & Packing. Different from the Rest. 604-861-8885
Moving & Storage
8185
AFFORDABLE MOVING 1 to 3 Men
1, 3, 5 or 7 Ton
45
$
From Been in business for over 10 years Packing, Office & Piano moving specialist
FREE ESTIMATES
Licenced & Insured Local & Long Distance Moves Seniors Discount www.affordablemoversbc.com
604-537-4140 B&Y MOVING Experienced Movers ~ 2 Men $50 ~ • Includes all Taxes • Licenced & Insured • Efficient & Reliable
604-708-8850 #1 MOVING EXPERIENCE WITH L & D ENTERPRISES !!! Fast & Dependable Special Rates Seniors Disc. Call 604 464-5872 AMI MOVING ★ 3-5 ton cube. Starting at $39/hour. Local & long distances. 24/7 ★ 604-617-8620
POPEYE’S MOVING 10% off all of March with this coupon 604-783-6454 Vancouver 604-377-2503
www.popeyesmovingbc.com
8195
Painting/ Wallpaper
MILANO Painting 604-551-6510 Int/Ext. Good Prices. Free Est. Written Guar. Prof & Insured. No Down Payment Required. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed. Call now. MARC 778 867-0179
Home Services
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HOME SERVICES Painting/ Wallpaper
8195
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
8220
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
FAIRWAY PAINTING
INTERIOR & EXTERIOR SPECIALS
7291234
DENALI PAINTING − Int. & Ext. Reliable, Insured, WCB. Free Est Seniors Discount. 778 320-4438 D.J. PAINTING, Drywall Repair, Many yrs exp, int/ext, comm/res, very clean, Free Est, 604-258-7300 cell: 604-417-5917 EXTERIOR / INTERIOR Painting Spray or by hand. 30 yrs exp. Free Est. 604 521-1567 Good Day Painting Fully Insured, Quality Work, Res/Comm, No Payment till Job is Completed! Call Thomas 604 377-1338 HOMELAND PAINTING SERVICES Quality, clean, efficient, 15yr exp. Free Estimates (Average $85 per room). 604-319-6018
A BETTER
PLUMBER
8240
Renovations & Home Improvement
436-1005 PLUMBERS
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
8225
Power Washing
Drywall, Texture Exterior & Interior Painting, Tile, Hardwood, Decks & Fences. Unfinished BSMT. Free Estimates Professional & Quality Work Frisco at 604 723 9329 JKB CONSTRUCTION LTD. HOME RENOVATIONS
604-728-3009 jkbconstruction.com
MATCO DESIGN - Renovations
*Additions*Quality Work *Ref’s 604-720-1564 matco@telus.net
* Save Your Dollars *
www.renorite.com 778-737-0800
8250
Roofing
COAST TO COAST ROOFING 15 Years Experience RE-ROOF & REPAIR SPECIALIST ~ No Job Too Small ~
Residential & Strata Prompt Service. WCB Insured
604 936-2808
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
Paving/Seal Coating
ALLEN Asphalt, concrete, brick, drains, foundations, walls, membranes 604-618-2304/ 820-2187
8220 BBM
Plumbing Big Boss Mechanical
PLUMBING & DRAINAGE Renovations Big or Small. Water Lines without Digging Broken Water Mains & Sewer Mains. Hot water Tanks, Plugged Drains, Toilets, Tubs, Leaky Faucets & Broken Pipes.
Edgemont Building Maintenance. Power Washing, Window & Gutter Cleaning. 604-420-4800 Non-Toxic Cleaning Co. Roofs decks, moss, algae, black mold, dirt, grime & more! 604-787-0437
8240
Renovations & Home Improvement
Renovations
Kitchens, baths, tiles, flooring, painting, plumbing, electrical. Commercial or Residential Quality Work Guaranteed 20 Years Exp. Free Estimates! Small Jobs Welcome!
•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
Eastcan Roofing & Siding Ltd. 10% Discount: Re-Roof, Repair, Gutter. WCB. BBB. 604-562-0957
Roofing Experts 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank
8255
ARMOR ROOFING
604-785-9880
Anywhere! • Anytime! Free Estimates
• Superior Quality • Competitive Pricing • All Types Of Roofing • Siding, Doors & Windows • Gutters & Custom Metal • 25+ Years Of Experience
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
❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Rubbish removal Free Estimates Fast & Reliable Same Day Service Residential/Commercial Rental Bins Available
$30 P/HR. Abe Moving & Delivery & Rubbish Removal. ★ Available 24 hours. Abe at: 604-999-6020
PACIFIC ACE PLUMBING INC. •Repairs •Installation •Insured Free Est. Call • 778-836-8835
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
BEN’S RUBBISH REMOVAL $50-$150 a load. Yard Clean-up. Bby & N. West only 778-859-8760
Scrap Car Removal
No Wheels No Problem
HOUR 2Service From Call
Family Owned & Operated
(604) 209-2026
FREE
1991 BENTLEY Turbo R, Rare, only 62K km, new tires, stereo, battery, style & performance. $32,500, 604 987-0633
9125
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL No Wheels, No Problem CASH FOR SOME COMPLETE CARS OPEN 24 HRS. INCLUDING HOLIDAYS
MIKE:
604-872-0109
Domestic
1993 MERCURY Grand Marquis, White with Blue Leather Interior, 4 DR Sedan, Power Windows, Power Locks, 4.6 Litre OHC Engine. Pristine Condition, only two owners. Air Cared and ready to drive away. $2495 Firm. Call 780-202-4222 or 780-542-9876
#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle Removal Ask about $500 Credit!!! $$ PAID for Some 604.683.2200 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash paid for full sized vehicles. 604-518-3673
A to Z CERAMIC TILES Installation, Repairs, Fair Prices Free Est. 444-4715 cel 805-4319
8315
Tree Services
Treeworks 15 yrs exp. Tree/ Stump Removal, Prun’in & Trim’in & View Work 291-7778, 787-5915 www.treeworksonline.ca
8335
Window Cleaning
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 Edgemont Building Maintenance. Window & Gutter Cleaning, Power Washing. 604-420-4800
Planning on RENOVATING?
Call Tony 604 834-2597
Check out the specialists in our Home Service Directory of the Classifieds and get started on your project today! To advertise your Home Service Business call Classifieds 604-444-3000 To place your ad call
604-444-3000
9155
Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks
9160
Sports & Imports
9160
Sports & Imports
9522
Motorhomes/RVs
1991 FORD F150 rwd long box, grt work truck, exc tires, brakes/ trans. $2300. 604-988-2657
Removal FREEScrap/Car
1989 ROLLS-ROYCE only 36ks, 1 owner, collector plates. $30,000. D24627 604-987-3876
$50-$150 FULL TRUCK LOADS Rubbish. Tree & Shrub Trimming fast service Patrick 604 808-1652
★ Joseph’s Quality Tiles ★ Tile Installation & Supplies. Joe 604-518-0068 or 604-719-2212
Jerry 604-618-8585 Andrew 604-618-8585
A-1 TRI CRAFT TREE SERVICES (EST. 1986)
Bulldog Disposal
Alin Maintenance Services •Roof •Chimney •Skylight; Repairs •All Leak Problems! 604-319-2229
9145
RUBBISH REMOVAL. Will remove unwanted stuff-spring clean your garage and back yard of that unsightly junk. 604-219-3035
Tiling
$ BEST RATES $
Dangerous tree removal, pruning, topping, hedge trimming & stump grinding. Fully insured & WCB
604-518-3688
Complete Bathroom Reno’s Suites, Kitchens,Tiling, Skylights, Windows, Doors, 604 521-1567
Scrap Car Removal
LOW COST Rubbish Removal For your lowest price cleanup! 7 days/wk. Isaac ★ 604-727-5232
8309
Tree Services
NOBODY BEATS OUR PRICE! Daniel
#1 IN RATES & SERVICE Licenced local plumber. Plug Drains, Reno’s 1-877-861-2423
9145
DISPOSAL BINS 10 - 40 yard bins. Lowest rates! disposalking.com 604-306-8599
8315
Anything Goes!
Additions, Renovations, New Construction, Concrete Forming & framing crew. 218-3064
Collectibles & Classics
Stucco
Friendly, Same-Day Service
604 729-3864 778 928-9839
AUTOMOTIVE
8300
Rubbish Removal
778-855-9888
9110
Rubbish Removal
★ASK DISCOUNT RUBBISH★ Best Prices, Yard, House/Const, Demo. 7 days Ray, 604-727-6153
★ Good Quality Service ★ Fully Licenced & WCB.
8255
Quality Home Improvement ★ Stucco ★ All Kinds. No Job Too Big or Small. 604-725-8925
CHEAP RUBBISH REMOVAL
(604) 299-8131
grantshomemaintenance@shaw.ca
8205
Roofing
Gary, 604-897-3614
Grant’s Home Maintenance Complete Pressure Washing: Roofs, Houses, Driveways, etc Gutter Cleaning & Repairs.
8250
Frisco F Renovation
Better Quality, Better Service
8Plumbing 8Drain Cleaning 8Hot Water Tank Specials 8Seniors Discounts
604
Fully Insured 20 years experience Call 604Free Estimates
Plumbing
To place your ad call
604-444-3000
Pays $150 minimum for Full-Size Complete Vehicles. Free Removal! 2-Hr. Service in Most Areas
Call 778-316-3217
9160
Sports & Imports
1989 CORVETTE Roadster conv, view at www.corvette4sale.co.nr $14,000 obo 604-701-2257
CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES
604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 2H
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★ FREE TOWING ★ up to $300 CASH Today!
604-728-1965 John
2002 AUDI A4 1.8T Quattro. Sport pkg. orig. owner, dealer serviced; no accidents. Exc. cond. 90,000 kms. $11,090. 604.988.5662.
2006 JAG 28JBSS, bunk, slide out, vy clean, storage, surround sound. $15,500 778-908-8876 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
9540
THE SCRAPPER SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL
2001 TOYOTA Solara SLE conv. V6, loaded, 1 owner, well kept, 198K, $9950, 604-506-7585
1997 MAZDA 626 LX Sedan, 5 speed, 150,000 kms, exc cond, 1 owner, $3000 call 604-988-3188
2004 BMW 530i, rare manual, 89km, books/records, as new. $21,800. 604-987-3876. D24627
1997 TOYOTA Corolla. 221K, auto, gold ext, beige int. Well maintained, great on gas! Add’l 4 winter tires on rims. $3,400. 604-719-4439 2008 HONDA Civic, 4 dr, auto, light blue, loaded, 25,000kms, $15,900, 604-970-8135
2005 SMART Pulse diesel, mint, 72ks, s/roof, ralley wheels, fully load, air cond, 1 owner no accid, n/s, n/p. $7,900. 604-921-7221
9173 2005 VOLVO XC70. Blue w. tan leather. Immaculate family car. 112K. $19,900. 604-926-1778.
Trailers/Tents/ Campers
Vans
2002 CHEVY Venture gray 110ks, very gd cond, full loaded. air cared, $4500. 604-836-7157
1996 RUSTLER 5th Wheel Bunkhouse, sleeps 8, A/C, awning, ext shower, bunks, tons of storage. $9850. Langley. 604-881-4566 2006 2 BR, 39 ft, 2 slides, queen bed, front bunks, $28,000 obo. 604-522-5213
The Record • Wednesday, April 28, 2010 • A43
Langley Farm Market PRODUCE
Local Bunched
Bi-Colour
(Product of BC)
(Product of California)
(Product of California) ($2.18/kg)
2 for $100
2 for 88¢
99¢lb
SPINACH
GAI LAN
CORN
Red Seedless
Star Ruby
GRAPES
GRAPEFRUIT
(Product of Chile) ($2.18/kg)
(Product of Florida)
3 for 99¢
99¢lb Spartan
Whole Red Seedless
APPLES
WATERMELON
49¢lb
39¢lb
(Product of BC) ($1.08/kg)
Beef Eye Round Roast
($7.47/kg) ..............................................$339/lb
G RO C E RY
Gleenwood Dill Pickles (750ml) .................................... $599ea Assorted Flavour Briannas Homestyle Salad Dressing (355ml) ............. $499ea
M E AT
Smoked Pork Hocks
($5.49/kg) ............................................. $2 49/lb
BA K E RY
(Product of Mexico) (86¢/kg)
Jack Mackerel
($4.39/kg) ............................................. $199/lb
DELI
80% Whole Wheat Bread (450g)................ $139ea
Oven Roasted Chicken (100g)......................... $159
Foccacia Bread (400g)............................... $199ea
German Edam Cheese (100g) ......................... $109
Apple Streusel Loaf (450g) ........................ $229ea
Grimms French Herb Loaf (100g)................ 78¢
Valid Wed. April 28 - Sun. May 2, 2010 while quantities last
WE ARE HIRING!
For Freshness and Quality you can count on!
X
12th Ave.
11th Ave.
for the following positions: • Deli Counter Helper • Stocker • Cashier S W
E N
KINGSWAY
7815 Kingsway
LFM LANGLEY FARM MARKET
• YOUR CHOICE • OUR HONOUR • OUR EFFORTS • OUR AWARD
Thank you to all our valued customers for supporting us! Mon - Sat 8:30 am-7:00 pm; Sun & Holidays 9 am-7 pm
A44 • Wednesday, April 28, 2010 • The Record
Tastes Great, Costs Less... Everyday! 531 6th Street New Westminster, BC V3L 3B9 (604) 523-8226 Fax: (604) 523 8226
Buy 1 MONDO BURRITO with purchase of a Medium Drink and receive a 2nd MONDO BURRITO for
1
$ 99
✁
Buy a TACO SALAD and receive a
FREE ✁
Medium Drink
Expires May 31, 2010
Expires May 31, 2010
Any PLATTER
6
$ 00 ✁
after 6:00pm Expires May 31, 2010
YIANNI’S
G R E E K T AV E R N A
WE ARE OPEN: Mon. to Thurs. 11:00am - 9:00pm $ only Fri. & Sat. 11:00am - 9:30pm Fall off the bone tender Sunday 3:00pm - 9:00pm Wow!
BBQ RIBS 15.95 What a Deal!
ROAST LAMB SPECIAL $
14.95
BBQ COMBO $ 15.95
CHICKEN, BABY BACK RIBS, BEEF RIB, GREEK SALAD, RICE, GREEK POTATOES & PITA BREAD
SOUVLAKI SPECIAL Lunch $8.95/Dinner $11.95
Your choice of Lamb, Chicken or Beef with Rice, Greek Salad, Pita & Tzatziki
543 6th Street, New Westminster Tel: 604•523•0670