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A small but vocal group of parents turned out to a special meeting Tuesday to question the rationale behind the Richmond school board’s decision to consider an extended spring break. What they heard was that it has little to do with finances, and nothing to do with academic achievement. Rather, it is about school staff, especially teachers, wanting the extra week off. A survey shows that the vast majority of parents in Richmond also support a two-week spring break. “I would have to say that this is the issue I hear most often from teachers,” Al Klassen, president of the Richmond School Teachers Association, told a handful of parents who questioned the move. He said he had made it Al Klassen his mission to push for a twoweek spring break. “They bring forth issues of wellness. They bring forth issues of not having sufficient time within the school year to be well enough and rested enough to do the work that’s been downloaded onto them by the ministry (of education) these past eight years.” He said the Liberal government has piled more and more work onto teachers. “Teachers are at the point of rebellion and saying enough is enough,” he said, adding the prospect of an extra week off in spring gives them a “glimmer of hope.” Seventy-seven per cent of parents who filled out online surveys also support the extended spring break, said assistant superintendent Nancy Brennan. But some of the nine parents who turned out to a special meeting at MacNeill secondary suggested they were misled and misinformed. A letter that went out to parents explained the school district’s rationale for moving to a two-week spring break, but provided none of the potential drawbacks. The rationale included: increased staff wellness, decreased absenteeism, costs savings and better ability for families to plan vacations. see RTA page 6

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1,001 ways to wish get well soon Family fighting Lyme disease humbled by school support

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’m always thinking about you day and night … every morning at school I think ‘is Parker going to be here?’ When you’re here, the world’s a better place.” The carefully crafted note pinned on the Goertzen family’s living room wall — written by Parker’s best friend, Chris — is a tiny window into the esteem in which the popular 10-year-old is held by his classmates. Indeed, the very reason the spotlight is now shining on the Goertzen family’s incredible struggle with Lyme disease was courtesy of one of Parker’s classmates sticking up his hand during a class visit by editor Eve Edmonds and suggesting the News “do a story on Parker.” A few feet away from Chris’ note, another lovingly hand-made fixture in the living room — a giant paper crane decoration hanging from the ceiling — tells you all you need to know about how much Parker’s Grade 5 McNeely elementary class miss him. Each of the 1,001 intricately folded cranes carry a heartfelt wish from his school buddies for their absent friend to get better. Parker has not been at school since January and his attendance was, at best, sporadic from last September onwards. “I miss my teachers. I miss my friends,” Parker muttered under his breath, while curled up in pain on the sofa in his house that sits a stone’s throw from the classroom where his friends learn and play. The formerly “super active” and athletic kid with an affable personality was struck down last fall with Lyme disease — a tickborne infection that can attack body and mind if not diagnosed early enough. On a bad day, he has to crawl to the washroom and needs a wheelchair to get around outside. His mom, Shannon, has been fighting the same debilitating disease, with varying degrees of success, for four years, while older brother, Taylor, 17, was recently diagnosed with a co-infection of Lyme. Rarely a day goes by, however, without Parker’s classmates asking or talking about him. If they’re not filling him in on the latest gossip via the blog set up by class educational assistant Linda Brooks, they’re in the school kitchen fashioning snacks and even making batches of soup for the family. Such gestures of affection towards the family still catch the Goertzens off guard.

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1,0001 wishes, folded into the colourful Japanese paper cranes, hang hopefully in the Goertzen family’s living room. The decoration was made by Parker Goertzen’s Grade 5 McNeely elementary class after they read the story of a Japanese girl who died of radiation poisoning while trying to fold 1,001 paper cranes. “When I drop (daughter) Avery at school, all Parker’s buddies shout over and ask for him,” said his dad, Graham. “They’ll shout ‘Parker’s dad, how’s Parker?’ So I just act like Parker when I’m there. They often give me books they’ve read to take home to Parker that they think he’ll like. There’s a really solid connection there that none of us expected. The way the kids

“We’ve been completely blown away by the level of support.” — Shannon Goertzen

react and what the school has done, and is doing for us, took me by surprise; I really didn’t see that coming. “But the way some people have come alongside us is what really blesses us.” The Goertzens — like thousands of other Lyme sufferers across Canada — can’t get

a diagnosis for Lyme in their home country due, they say, to the methods used for determining the presence of the disease. The family, therefore, has to dig deep into a spiraling line of credit, spending more than $50,000 in the last four years to fly to the U.S. to get diagnosed, evaluated and treated by a Californian doctor. And since it became apparent that Parker was seriously ill, the class has taken it upon itself to raise money for the family. It’s a gesture that has humbled the Goertzens. “It makes a difference for our entire family,” Shannon said. “The disease can be really isolating and the social circle gets really small, really fast. “We’ve been completely blown away by the level of support. Parker’s class and Avery’s class sent out a letter to parents that if they were planning to do something for us, then they could donate. What came forth was not remotely suspected.” see Teacher page 4

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News Teacher: This family is easy to help Continued from page 3 There seems little doubt the school has come through in a big way for the Goertzens when they needed a friend most. And what did come forth was thanks, in so small part, to the educational assistant in Parker’s class, Linda Brooks. She’s been instrumental in coordinating “get well” cards for Parker through the school’s buddy program; a special Mother’s Day gift for Shannon with a message from Parker; a class blog to keep Parker in touch with his friends; bottle drives to raise money. And this week, Brooks handed over a children’s wheelchair to the family, after she negotiated for it to be donated by the local Value Village store. “I’m on Facebook chatting with Shannon most days,” Brooks said. “Parker is always considered in every activity we do in class, he’s never forgotten here. The kids are so aware of him and many of them look out for his sister as well at recess and lunchtimes to make sure she’s being treated well.” Lotti Smith, Parker’s teacher, said it’s not difficult helping a family such as the Goertzens. “Parker and his family are so warm and receptive, and they’re all so appreciative of anything people do for them that it just makes us want to do more fore them,” Smith said.

“Would I do the same for other families? Perhaps. But they’re such a lovely family, and they’re going through a terrible situation. “I have 28 students, but I feel a little robbed not having Parker in the class as I barely had the chance to get to know him before he became ill.” Testament to the extent that Parker occupies the minds of the class buddies is the paper crane decoration that now dominates the Goertzen’s living room. It was made by every single member of the class and was inspired by the story of Sadako, a Japanese girl who dies of radiation poisoning. “In the story, she was trying to fold 1,001 paper cranes and got to 600

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He cites Statistics Canada figures that show Richmond had a disproportionately high number of baby boys born here, compared to girls: 112 boys to 100 girls in 2003. The average is 105 boys to 100 girls. The News was unable to confirm those numbers with B.C. Vital Statistics. Discouraging parents from using gender information to select the sex of their child is why physicians in B.C. are not allowed to tell the gender of a fetus until the 20th week. But according to the Pro Choice Action Network’s web site, abortions are available in B.C. at 22 weeks. “Most abortions are done in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy — the first trimester,” the web site says. “A few doctors in B.C. do abortions on request up to about 20 or 22 weeks, as well as a few clinics in Ontario, Quebec, and Washington State.” D’Angelo said she is not aware of any hospitals or clinics in B.C. that do abortions past 20 weeks, and said they are not done in the Vancouver Coastal Health Region past 20 weeks.

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A proposed “gender determination fee” for expecting parents at Richmond and Lion’s Gate hospitals may have opened an unintended can of worms. Vancouver Coastal Health is considering implementing a new fee for parents wanting to know the gender of their baby at Richmond and Lion’s Gate hospitals. “There’s no charge being implemented right now. It’s just something we’re considering,” says Anna Marie D’Angelo, a spokesperson for Vancouver Coastal Health. If implemented, pregnant women getting a medically necessary ultrasound at Lion’s Gate or Richmond hospitals could ask their technician to tell them if their baby will be a boy or a girl and would be charged a $50 fee for the information. But it appears they can sometimes find out for free. Ultrasound technicians will sometimes — but not always — note the sex of the baby and write it down on their file. Parents can then ask

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Continued from page 1 Missing from the discussion is the educational merits or drawbacks of deleting one week of instruction time from the school year and replacing it with eight extra minutes per day, noted the parents. “If you told me this was a financial decision and we have to do it, I might be able to swallow it, but I do not see the educational benefits of this,” one woman told district staff and trustees. The savings are negligible — $185,000 a year. “There is no educational rationale one way or another with respect to the five days,” Klassen said. He pointed out other districts in the Lower — Cindy Mainland are also moving to extended spring breaks. “If it’s good enough for other districts, why should it not be good enough for teachers in Richmond?” Klassen said. But at least one school district -— Abbotsford — has tried an extended spring break and is now reverting back to one week, said Norm Goldstein. “They have found that academics have suffered,” Goldstein said. Cindy Schafer, chair of the Abbotsford school board, told the News that the academic merits or shortcomings of an extended break are hard to measure. The decision to switch back to a oneweek break was based largely on concern

some trustees had about the most vulnerable students, especially those from single families or even dual-income families who either could not take time off work or who could not afford the extra week of daycare for younger children. “Philosophically, we believe kids are better educated by being in school,” she said. Schafer admits there has been a tremendous “push back” in reaction to the board’s recent decision to move back to a one-week break, because the majority of parents there prefer the extended break. Extended spring break tends to divide parents along socio-economic lines. Parents who can Schafer afford to take their kids on holidays like having the extra week, while low-income parents find it a burden. Klassen said teachers “take great offence at being told they are daycare providers and that the only reason they should be in school for an extra five days is that they should be babysitting the kids for an extra five days.” One parent said it is widely believed that the extended spring break is a fait accompli. Brennan said that’s not the case. If the school board plans to change the school calendar for next fall, it has to make a decision by May 17, which is when the proposal comes before the school board for a final vote.

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Continued from page 1 “As a result of spending millions of dollars with them, we were able to negotiate a really good deal for the CT,” said Lisa Westermark, chief executive officer for the Richmond Hospital Foundation, which did the fundraising that purchased both the new MRI and CT scanner. The new CT scan — part of the Milan and Maureen Ilich Medical Imaging Centre — allows Richmond Hospital to take a “quantum leap” forward in diagnostics. “CT is the workhorse,” Westermark said. “You can’t really be a full-service hospital without one.” The new scanner uses up to 50 per cent less radiation than other scanners, and is built to accommodate larger patients, up to 550 pounds. But what makes a 128-slice CT scan so much better than a 16- or 64-slice scanner is its precision and speed. It can shave images down to .3 mm, display images in 3-D, and is so quick it can literally freeze-frame a patient’s heartbeat. The scanner can be used to guide physicians in doing deep, difficult biopsies. “This scanner allowed me to do a biopsy which I wouldn’t have been able to do just a week ago,” Dunn said. It can also be used to augment colonoscopies, the scopes of which can’t always reach certain areas of the colon. And because it can be used on trauma patients, allowing physicians to quickly pinpoint internal injuries and hairline fractures in just five to 10 minutes, it is a critical tool for emergency room doctors. The new scanner is available 24/7, and is already being used 30 to 40 times per day.

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An 82-year-old Richmond man has been identified as the victim of a fatal car accident near Merritt Friday. Peter Sano was killed and his wife and son badly injured in a single vehicle rollover. “It’s tragic. All the family was going up to the funeral of his brother,” says Barry Chilton, Sano’s son-in-law. Sano, who worked for the City of Richmond as a horticulturalist, was on his way to Kamloops with his wife, Jean, and son, Peter Sano Jr., for the funeral of his brother, who had died on April 22. The Honda Civic they were driving apparently hit some ice, hit a concrete highway divider and flipped. RCMP did not release the victim’s name, prompting Chilton to contact the News to let the public know that it was a Richmond resident who died in the accident. Chilton said Jean Sano suffered numerous broken bones, while Peter Sano Jr. lost part of a finger. He said the family is now in the process of making funeral arrangements while trying to arrange for the transfer of Jean Sano back to Richmond. She remains in hospital in Kamloops.

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All disasters killing planet

hile the world looks on in horror over the ecological disaster unfolding in the Gulf of Mexico, some folks are actually breathing quiet sighs of relief. The millions of litres of British Petroleum oil spewing into the waters and drifting towards a fragile coastline, destroying untold wildlife and habitat, are taking some of the negative media heat off others who have been squirming uncomfortably in the spotlight over lesser tragedies of their making. For instance, the charges pending against Goldman Sachs, regarding questionable trading practices that helped the world – and especially the United States, into an economic recession have faded from view, as news focuses on the hundreds of thousands of litres that add to the oily disaster every day. Some folks have had the temerity to suggest that our ongoing, made-in-Canada environmental disaster, the Athabasca Tar Sands oil recovery project (which also involves BP, incidentally), isn’t nearly as serious anymore, now that there’s a far more obvious and visible disaster unfolding more quickly somewhere else. But the tar sands defenders are wrong. Even if the Gulf disaster is worse, it doesn’t diminish one iota the serious damage that is being done – all legal and sanctioned by our environmentally challenged federal government – every day through the oil-mining in northern Alberta. It reminds us of folks who claim police shouldn’t worry so much about speeding motorists as long as there are still drunk drivers on the roads. Well, they both kill people, even if one might kill a few more than the other, and both need our traffic officers’ strictest attention. And that’s how it is with environmental disasters: they’re all killing us by degrees. — Langley Advance editorial

CHOICE WORDS

Mystery shrouds Lyme denial The Editor, Re: “Family always looks on bright side of life,” News, May 12. Thank you for bringing the Lyme disease issue forward. There are quite a few families in B.C. and elsewhere that have several members in the family that are sick. This is becoming a common occurrence. The medical system is still in denial and because of this, we have huge wait times for most specialists and treatments. This is because the average person with Lyme sees upwards of 20 doctors before finally being diagnosed correctly. Lyme disease is not a single organism but rather numerous different types of stealth bacteria and viruses that are transmitted often together. The bite of any infected insect can transmit and there is proven cases of both congenital and sexual transmission. It is also possible to obtain these microbes through blood transfusions. In the Lyme community there is a lot of discussion on conspiracy theories. Why don’t they want to diagnose and treat us? If you figure it out let me know. Sue Aldous Victoria Lyme Awareness Support Group

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Beware Facebook’s many faces A Facebook friend of mine recently disappeared. I realized I hadn’t seen any of her posts for a long time and I began to wonder. Is she OK? Has she taken her online persona to another site? Where could she have gone? She is 27, a member of what the New York Times is calling the “tell-all” generation of under-thirties, and a former regular poster to Facebook, so I know she couldn’t have deleted her avatar completely off the grid. I went looking for her. It didn’t take me long to find out that she’d essentially abandoned her “real-name” Facebook profile. Oh, it still existed, but it looked like no one had been home for quite some time. But I sent her a message anyway. It was the only way I knew how to reach her after 14 years of friendship. (Turns out Facebook may be today’s white pages, since cellphones are not listed anywhere.) She answered me within a day or two. “Oh,” she said, “I created a new Facebook name, and I barely ever check my old one.” We shared the latest news and she even added me as a friend on her new profile, which she has created under an alias that no one could ever guess. “It gives me more privacy,” she said. Turns out she’s not alone among her “tell-all” generation friends in seeking a little online privacy. The New York Times

Tracy Sherlock ELEMENTARY, MY DEAR

reports that, “in a new study to be released this month, the Pew Internet Project found that people in their 20s exert more control over their digital reputations than older adults, more vigorously deleting unwanted posts and limiting information about themselves.” I think older adults would be equally as vigilant, but they probably can’t figure out the privacy settings. Someone told me that it’s possible to tailor Facebook so that only certain people see certain types of posts from you. I think that’s a great idea, but I have neither the time nor the inclination to spend hours trying to figure out the technology behind that all-knowing Facebook news feed. Believe me, I’d love to filter out those Farmville posts – I really don’t care that so and so found a sheep on their farm – but the technological hoops are just too frustrating to try to navigate. Even when Facebook changed their privacy settings recently, so that users had to make it clear if they wanted their information public, the process was confusing and controversial. I rarely post a status update to Facebook because

I’m just not sure who’s going to be reading it. If I lament a bad day at work, what will my boss think? If I make a comment about my kids, will their grandparents see it and worry? If I start sending out links to my work articles and columns, will my old friends still want to be my Facebook friend? It’s really tough to keep all hats on at all times, even if it is just a virtual persona. My mother and my mother-in-law were both convinced my daughter had a tattoo because they’d seen the photos on Facebook. Turns out it was a photo of one of my daughter’s friend’s tattoo, but, really, is it everyone’s business? Life just isn’t as fun without any secrets. Even amongst us oldies who didn’t grow up online, Facebook is taking some of the fun out of special events like reunions and family gatherings. It’s no longer so exciting to see who’s lost their hair or who’s gained weight or who’s the hottest after twenty years when you already know the minutiae of their lives via Facebook. Facebook is a fun, seemingly harmless way to keep in touch, share photographs and maintain friendships in busy, busy times. But it is changing the way people interact, and it pays to be a bit wary. Perhaps the “tellalls” can teach us a thing or two about too much sharing. Comments and questions welcome at tracy.sherlock@ gmail.com.

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Dwindling salmon concerns us all Playing 2nd fiddle to a moth

The Editor, Re: “Protesters paddle for Sockeye,” News, May 12. News reporter Nelson Bennett has done an excellent job in reporting about the protest for sockeye. It is indeed very encouraging to see our M.P. John Cummins join hands with Sto: lo First Nations and other stake-

holders in this regard. It is an extremely worthy cause. Alexandra Morton has been doing a wonderful job in highlighting the adverse effects of fish farming on the wild salmon. Recent protest at the Legislature buildings in Victoria by more than 1,000 people is a clear indication of public concern on

this issue. It is about time for the government to take this issue seriously. The dwindling salmon stocks should be a major concern for all of us, more so the people in authority. Balwant Sanghera Richmond

The Editor, Let me get this straight. Farmers and golf courses have no limits on the herbicides or pesticides they use on their fields. The Ministry of Forests is spraying a pesticide from an aeroplane over the most populous part of the city to kill a moth. But I am banned from using

a weed killer on my garden because I am going to ruin the environment and cause cancer in all my neighbours? There is something seriously wrong here. Leslie Tallosi Richmond

HST defense ‘pathetic’ The Editor, To hear our area Liberal MLAs recite their lines defending the HST is just pathetic. They mindlessly threaten that employers and jobs will flee to other jurisdictions with “more competitive taxes,” without offering the tiniest shred of evidence to back up that assertion. Of course, these bushleaguers know this. They know that the business-person’s decision to create and maintain jobs is complex, not one given to the facile reasoning of, say, a Liberal MLA. They know that the notion of “competitive taxes” is laughable, speculative rubbish. And they also know that they’d get their fat little fingers rapped if they said anything else. It is a fact that the HST will make many businesses less competitive, not more. In the fitness industry, for example, it will be harder to sell memberships and training services, because what Victoria’s “competitive” new tax takes away can only be recovered by raising prices. Am I going to hire a new trainer if it’s harder to sell his services? Not on your life. It is also a fact that the Liberals campaigned against the tax they have now implemented. Three years until the next election may seem like a long time. But if MLA’s Howard, Yap and Reid somehow forget their hypocisy, I will make it my business to remind them of it. Hugh Macaulay Richmond

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The Editor, On May 7, our puppy was playing outside in our enclosed backyard, and, much to our dismay, she came home with an empty pack of rat poison in her mouth. As soon as we noticed this, we immediately induced vomiting and took her to the emergency clinic. At the clinic, her stomach was pumped and we left her there for observation and further treatment. Rat poison is (by its nature) extremely dangerous to any animal or human. It is an anticoagulant that does not show signs of poisoning until several days after ingested. Rat poison causes internal bleeding leading to death. The poisonous effects of rat poison can also be transferred to our pets if a dog or cat eats a poisoned rat. This is of huge concern to all of us who own or love

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pets, or have small children. Rat poison is appealing to animals — that is how rats are tricked into eating it. We do not know how that poison reached our dog, but we are advising that anyone who uses poison to find other methods to control for rats. We do not want children to be at risk, nor do we want any other pets getting sick, nor do we want any other owners to have to fear for the pet’s/children’s lives. It is a heavy toll both psychologically and financially. Will our dog find more poison? Will she be okay? Will anyone else’s dog or child find this poison, and perhaps not be so lucky? It is absolutely terrifying. We write to you to warn you that the poison is out there, and to urge anyone who has used it to clean it up and not use it again. There are too many risks, and our neighbourhoods are full of beloved pets. Please have consideration for your neighbours (both young and old), and for our animals The Salomon Family Richmond

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another fake call to his father saying things such as “no, Dad don’t let mum cry,” and “I guess I will have to miss my flight.” I apologized and told him I have no further suggestions. After I say this, he follows with, “I can’t believe I am asking this but Simon, do you have a bank nearby?” This is when he proposes his collateral scheme, saying that he will give me either his iPhone, macBook or $700 camera as collateral if I lend him the money for the airport improvement fee. He followed by saying

“leave me with your info and once I get back to England I will mail you money for return shipping of his collateral item, as well as 13 English pounds.” Again, I apologized and said, “I really have to go, and I am sorry I couldn’t help you”. I realized this was a scam when he said “I even went to the RCMP station on 3rd and they told me I should sell my camera or laptop for the money.” Simon Barwin Richmond 05074650

and the plane was leaving in 50 minutes but when he arrived at Air Canada’s terminal an hour prior to this they had turned him down because he had no money to pay for an airport improvement fee. After I recommended going to a bank, or currency exchange he told me that he had “been to every bank in Richmond, including money mart and currency exchanges, but my credit cards are not valid in Canada, nor are my personal cheques.” He then asks if he can walk with me and see if I have any further suggestions towards what he can possibly do to get the $10 for the fee. So as he and I are walking he makes

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Community Words: Can mean so much Continued from page 14 standing all by myself in the playground, she invites me to play with her and her friends.” “He’s smart because when I don’t understand something he can explain it in a way that makes sense to me.” Fifth, the compliment should refer to something that is integral to the person. Shoes, haircuts, and weight loss are nice compliments because they show that you notice the person, but those things are

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Continued from page 16 subtle than the in-yourface shield-like grille from recent years, but isn’t exactly attractive. With the exception of the bumpers, the rest of the MDX’s styling remains unchanged and that’s a good thing. In general, the SUV’s strong lines are very pleasing to the eye, giving it a strong profile. The interior is also a strong point, with wood trim spanning the width of the cabin and a compact—though busy—tower of controls at the base of the dashboard. There’s a relaxed flow to the console that’s very comfortable and welcoming. Build quality is among the best you’ll find in the MDX’s price range. It feels very solid and well-constructed, and the buttons, switches, and materials are all high calibre.

2010 Acura MDX has Bluetooth, power tilt/telescope steering and rearview camera, but lacks the keyless entry found in other models. produces 300-hp and 270 lbft of torque, coupled to the aforementioned six-speed automatic and Acura’s standout Super-Handling AllWheel Drive system. The transmission includes standard paddle shifters that are a nice touch, but somewhat pointless. That aside, the six-speed is a welcome addition, delivering smooth and quick shifts, and downshifting smartly when necessary. An improved powersteering system avoids the over-assisted feel of many luxury cars in recent years (including last year’s MDX), providing excellent feedback to the driver. While the big MDX isn’t exactly spry, its overall handling and performance rival similar vehicles costing far more. The ride is firm but comfortable, and

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Top ten singers take stage for Rich City Idol 2010 BY MICHELLE HOPKINS

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Ten students from Richmond high schools will once again don their Sunday best and sing their hearts out, all in hopes of being the one to be crowned RichCity Idol 2010 winner. The 7th Annual RichCity Idol, a youth-led soiree, happens on Tuesday, May 18 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Gateway Theatre. Every year, the singing competition, which was inspired by the popular American and Canadian Idol television shows, pits some of the city’s finest young and talented singers vying for the title. For this charity fundraiser, the musical hopefuls will take the stage and perform a variety of songs to entertain music lovers from every corner of the city. All proceeds from the evening will be donated to the Canadian Red Cross to help those affected by the earthquake in Haiti. Tickets are available exclusively from all Richmond Secondary School Student Councils, and at the Gateway Theatre Box Office, at 604-270-1812. Tickets are $15 in advance, and $18 at the door. For more information, e-mail the RichCity Idol Planning Committee at info@richcityidol.com or visit the new RichCity Idol website at www.richcityidol.com. Here are this year’s competitors: ❚ Chris Clute is a grade 10 student at McMath Secondary who loves to sing and play guitar. He started playing guitar at age 12 and singing at age 14. Chris admits that his first musical perChris Clute formance was “super hard” because he was forced into it by a friend. But looking back, he is really happy that he did it, and looks forward to putting himself to the test again at RichCity Idol. ❚ Alea Andaya is in grade 12 at Cambie Secondary School, who grew up with a passion for music. She still has pictures of herself as a child Alea Andaya standing on a chair or

Eight girls and two boys make up the finalists for the Gateway Theatre show

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Ten hopefuls will try to emulate last year’s Rich City Idol winner Johnny Lang, above. The annual American Idol-themed singing contest attracts the best talent from each Richmond’s high schools. a table holding a hairbrush singing. ❚ Anna Toth, a grade 10 student at JN Burnett Secondary, says that music to her is what fingers are to a baby. She loves it, plays around with it, Anna Toth and still has no idea of its true potential. Anna has been surrounded by music since she was a baby and has been singing for as long as she can remember. ❚ Hannah Kozma attends StevestonLondon Secondary as a Grade 11 student. She was born loving music. According to Hannah Kozma

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Boyd. Kyla grew up in a family that loved to sing, so music and people have always surrounded her. It was no surprise that her karaoke machine was always busted out during family gatherings! However, it wasn’t until recently that she developed her voice and discovered her joy for singing. ❚ Tina Yao is a grade 10 student at R.C. Palmer Secondary. Besides excelling in singing, Tina loves acting and reading. She participates in school plays and the Palmer Tina Yao Jazz Choir. Her singing career began at the age of five when she first saw the movie Grease and wanted to be just like Sandy Olsen. ❚ Tasha Evdokimoff is a grade 12 student at Matthew McNair secondary. Outside of school, she spends her time listening to music, playing the guitar and attending her youth group. Tasha Evdokimoff Tasha started singing at an early age and has always loved it. Currently, she writes her own songs and is a member of McNair’s Choir. ❚ Victoria Groff a grade 11 student at Richmond High, and is a very talented girl. She started singing at a young age while listening to her parents CDs such as the Beach Boys, Aretha Franklin, Victoria Groff ABBA and Shania Twain. ❚ Yanzhan Wen is a grade 8 student at Hugh McRoberts. Listening to music and playing music in his band inspired him to sing. For his McRoberts Idol performance he sang Yanzhan Wen What a Feelin’ . Yanzhan’s idol is Avril Lavigne, who has inspired him from a very young age.

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My husband retired from Canada Post as a letter carrier a number of years ago. Although he had a decent route, he was always one of the last back to the station, because he visited with every person he met. (He still does). One of the many friendships he formed was with Bob and Rena Miller, who had a glorious garden at the south end of No. 4 Road. As we became good friends, we were often invited to tea. Rena served warm biscuits with homemade rhubarb jam, along with the best tea in Richmond, and a few slices of cheddar cheese. It was a sumptious feast, with great company. When I asked her for the recipe, I couldn’t believe it was so simple. Although she told me to put wax on top when I put it in jars, it is not recommended anymore as a way to preserve jam, so we keep a jar in the fridge, and the rest in the freezer, where it seems to keep indefinitely. It provides a great sweet/ tart treat upon toast and biscuits, and my husband will recommend it as an ice cream topping. As a child, we had rhubarb at the back of the property and I remember plucking some in early spring and walking about with a cup

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of sugar, sticking the moist stalk into the cup of sugar, taking a bite, and grinning with the sourness of it all. I did have trouble with the name ‘rhubarb’. I got it confused with the word barbeque and ended up calling it barbarue. Luckily I outgrew this in time. Our rhubarb used to do OK, but it wasn’t until my husband read an article by Des Kennedy — that recommended that you water your rhubarb with urine that you have let set overnight — that it really took off. When people ask me if he really does that, I just advise them to rinse any rhubarb from our garden very well. This leaves a lot more for us. Enjoy this early crop — it’s really a vegetable, though the desserts we make tend to make you think it’s a fruit. Who knew eating your veggies could be this good? Rena Miller’s Rhubarb Jam: 1 lb. rhubarb 1 lb. sugar (or any equal quantity of both) Cut rhubarb into one inch or less pieces. Put in decent sized sauce pan, and stir in sugar overtop. Cover and let sit overnight. (The next part is the miraculous part, as the next morning, it is moist as the sugar has drawn the moisture out of the rhubarb). Bring to a boil for 15 to 20 minutes. I have never added a teaspoon of ginger as Rena did, but it’s in the recipe. Let stand for five minutes, put in sterilized jars and label as gifts and keep a

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The Steveston Kendo Club more than held its own as it welcomed teams from across North America for its 48th Annual Tournament last weekend at McMath secondary school. The one-day event attracted more than 300 participants ranging from eight to over 60 years of age. Teams travelled to Steveston from New York, California, Hawaii, the Pacific Northwest and across Canada. The junior divisions were once again the strength of the club, leading the way by taking five of 12 awards. Christopher Lam narrowly defeating fellow Steveston club member Jacob Tubajon in the 11-to-13-year-old division final was one of the many highlights. The Seniors followed the Juniors’ lead by taking six awards. Here is a rundown of the individual awards: 11-to-13-year-old division: Christopher Lam (1st place), Jacob Tubajon (2nd place). 14-and-15-year-old division: Sean O’Sullivan (2nd place), Kazuto Knecht (3rd place). Junior Team: Christopher Lam, Jacob Tubajon, Sean O’Sullivan, Kazuto Knecht and captain Jack Tubajon (1st place). Senior Non-Deg 0-4 Kyu Division: David Yao (2nd place), Matthew Kwong (3rd place). Senior Ladies 1 Deg Black Belt and Under: Leanne Murao (3rd place), Minako Kobayashi (3rd place). Senior Ladies 2 Deg Black Belt and Under: Wendy Robillard (2nd place). Senior Men’s 1-2 Deg Black Belt Division: Paul Lee (3rd place).

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Richmond Chuckers Eric Marriott dives safely back to first base during B.C. Junior Men’s Baseball League action against the Aldergrove Cubs last Sunday at Latrace Field. The visitors came away with a 10-3 victory.

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Beauticians/ Barbers

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1310 ESTHETICIANS & HAIR STYLISTS Spa Utopia & Salon is now hiring Estheticians and Hair Stylists for our three locations. We offer commission plus hourly rates on services and retail commission. In addition, we offer performance based increases, advanced educational support and extended health care benefits. Please submit your resume to your choice of location; NORTH VANCOUVER FAX 604-980-3922 diane@spautopia.ca PAN PACIFIC FAX 604-641-1381 beverly.loewen@ spautopia.ca LANGLEY FAX 604-533-8472 amya@spautopia.ca

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General Employment

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Aries March 21 - April 19: Settle into a few days of rest Sunday to noon Tuesday. Soon, you’re going to be very busy. Woo no one Sunday/Monday – love affairs started then would be short and disappointing, or long and disappointing. Romance is the main theme Tuesday eve to Thursday – and it’s complex! Illusion runs everywhere, almost like an elf; but clear, sober sight alternates. Stick with the latter. The same applies to creative and speculative ventures. Thursday night begins four weeks of travel, paperwork, details, calls, casual contacts and siblings. It starts with a major decision about work, duties.

Cancer June 21-July 22: This is a week of choices, of opposite extremes, and an attempt to reconcile or bring together competing people or ideas. The “poles” involve communications, relationships, ethics, ideas and philosophical (or religious) convictions, law, education or travel. E.g., do you travel to the next town, or to Africa? Attend college or night school? Remain “just friends” or get married? Both choices are valid. But: don’t fall in love before Tuesday dawn, and don’t fall for sexual illusion mid-week. The “casual” breeds partnership; the long, elevated, legal, international point to work luck.

Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: Mysteries & dark attractions give way to understanding and the light of love Thursday night onward. Don’t chase love Sunday to Wednesday: a long-term disappointment lurks. If you break up Wednesday, consider yourself lucky. Despite these dire words, mid-week ﬁnds you actually happy, ﬂirtatious, optimistic and social! (Just forget infatuation.) Sink into rest, solitude and contemplation Thursday night to Saturday: a month of mental expansion, travel, new love and intellectual joy is just beginning. You attract attention, glances Saturday night. But hesitate about love, two more days.

Taurus April 20-May 20: Travel, paperwork, details and casual communications are slated Sunday to Tuesday. Speak carefully – beware of promising something that you have doubts about. Your money interests meet two barriers: one relates to romance, kids, home and family; the other to outside interests, friends, social factors. As the week ages, you might discern that the real problem is not money, but home versus the outside world, kids versus friends, romance versus ﬂirtations, career. Success is yours if you combine them. Rest mid-week. Romance, pleasure bless you Friday/Saturday. A money phase begins!

Leo July 23-Aug. 22: Keep working hard through Thursday –you could take one last big step in ambitious regions Tuesday to Thursday. (Before Tuesday, work quietly, with naps.) You’ve been somewhat suspicious of others, particularly of potential (or actual) partners for over a decade. This trend will fade away after 2011, but for now – this week – be neither suspicious nor gullible, especially Wednesday. All week, ﬁnancial decisions and choices face you. Choose a long-term outlook, investing, net worth, over “quick money” or mere spending. A month of ﬂirtations, popularity and fun begins Friday!

Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: What had been opportunity turns, late week, into a month of commitment. You’ll either grab an opportunity in a way that binds you, or walk away to seek change. Either works, so follow your instincts. This entire week (and May 23) is ﬁlled with choices between competing roads, people, forces. Until Wednesday eve, much of this involves sex, ﬁnances, health or commitment. Thursday onward, the choices are “lighter” – friends or a lover, a present indulgence or plan for the future? A casual relationship or a profound one? Lover, indulgence, profundity are lucky – to a degree.

Gemini May 21-June 20: Through Thursday, you remain sequestered, tired, contemplative, quiet. But a month of such is ending. Thursday eve into the weekend you can courageously end a situation, relationship or task/burden. This will be followed by a true surge of energy, optimism and effectiveness. This upsurge might not arrive until May 23, because you struggle all this week, right into Saturday night, with a tug-o-war between home-domestic-property-securitykid-related urges and demands, and those calling you away from home, to career, prestige and ambition projects. Maybe this relates to ending something!

Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: Mellow times draw to a close. Still, you’ll like this week. Sunday to noon Tuesday brings popularity, entertainment, ﬂirtations, optimism about your future (and it’s justiﬁed!). Retreat, rest, contemplate and plan mid-week. Scan the horizon to study barriers and how to overcome them. Your energy and charisma rise Thursday night, just as a month of career, ambition, prestige relations and status situations enters. (VIPs favour you to Wednesday.) This week holds both opportunities and challenges in relationships, negotiations and dealings with strangers. You meet someone cheerful.

Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: At last, a month of hard work, boredom and health concerns ends (well, by Thursday night) – the fresh breeze of opportunity enters! Expect relationship excitement, new vistas & people, contracts & agreements, the possibility of relocation. But this week confronts you with a series of serious choices. Though others have treated you affectionately for the last few weeks, now you have to choose (Sunday/Monday) between affection (relationships generally) and ambition. Then, Tuesday/Wednesday, between affection and security or family. Then, late week, between ambition and home. Ah, well.

May 16 - 22 Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: A romantic, creative, pleasurable, sports-filled or beauty-oriented phase yields to a month of hard work and health concerns by Thursday night. But a streak of those good things will last into mid-June. (Best if romance, as the planet causing it is Venus.) Relationships, opportunities and fresh vistas confront you Sunday to Tuesday, but results are mixed. Romance with someone you met (or meet) in a group can succeed, so do casual Starbuckstype friendships and intellectual or legal affairs. But forget co-worker romance, and money’s deceptive. Mysteries mid-week. Gentle love late week! Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: You’re still “confined” to home, domestic and security concerns until Thursday night. Then a month of pleasure, romance, creativity and “winning” arrives! But somehow it comes about through a deep change you make, or it accompanies this change. The smaller the change, perhaps the less of a bang this lucky month ahead will make. (I could be wrong.) The whole week presents a series of challenges or choices. Romance won’t partner with sex, creativity won’t co-operate with money, Sunday to Wednesday. DO NOT begin a love these few days. Late week, money choices. But happiness looms! Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: Though the weeks ahead bring a slow-down, that’s actually good news, because it ends a rather wasteful spinning of your wheels. A travel, paperwork and errand-filled trend ends Thursday night, and a quiet, deep, meaningful few weeks begin. This week presents many choices. You might face the prospect of ending or deepening a relationship early week: the outcomes are, oddly, so similar that I have no advice except this: don’t start a new love (or any) relationship before Thursday. This night to Saturday brings relationship excitement, new horizons: quiet, sober, secure ones. Hmmm. timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014

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Pets - Other

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NO. M119304 NEW WESTMINSTER REGISTRY IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA BETWEEN: EMILY KENT PLAINTIFF AND: SHARON HYDROCHUK, DAVID HAYDEN, CASSAUNDRA SLOAN and DENNIS SLOAN DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTED SERVICE TO: THE DEFENDANT, DAVID HAYDEN TAKE NOTICE that an application made by the Plaintiff in proceeding number M119304, involving a motor vehicle accident that occurred on April 18, 2007 in Surrey, BC and wherein you are the named Defendant, to have the Writ of Summons and Statement of Claim ﬁled on April 17, 2009 be served upon you by way of substitutional service. By Order of this Court made on April 15, 2010, it has been ordered that service of the Writ of Summons upon you be effected by this advertisement. If you desire to defend this action you must deliver an Appearance in Form 7 to the solicitor for the Plaintiff, Paul C. Formby, at #110 – 5455 152 Street, Surrey, BC, V3S 5A5 on or before Friday, May 28, 2010. A copy of the Writ of Summons and Statement of Claim ﬁled April 17, 2009 and renewed on April 15, 2010 will be mailed to you on request addressed to Paul C. Formby, Barrister and Solicitor, at #110 – 5455 152 Street, Surrey, BC, V3S 5A5. If you do not deliver an Appearance in Form 7 to the solicitor for the Plaintiff within 14 days of the publication of this advertisement, then you will not be entitled to further notice and 7 days thereafter the Plaintiff may proceed against you and the relief claimed by the Plaintiff, as set out in the Writ of Summons and Statement of Claim, may be given against you in your absence. District Registrar

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Surrey City Centre NEW Two bedroom condos in the Quattro, S.S.Appliances, granite counter tops, large patio, W&D, gym, playground, sec. prkg & storage, walk to shops & bus & sky train Avail.Now $1100 N/S N/P Call Cindy to View! 604-807-1105 Sutton Group Email: homesforlease@ shaw.ca for a full list of rentals available or call Cindy at 604-807-1105.

★ 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

Recreation Property

6065

Mobile Homes

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6050

.82 ACRE Lake Front Paradise. Private, park like, bird sanc, boat ramp, updated 2 BR house. Park Georgia Rlty, Lisa 778 882-7275

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Out Of Town Property

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419,000 925 sq. ft. 2 bdrm, 1 bath on 1⁄4 acre with views and 20 ft. private waterfront + dock.

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360-393-5348

6520

Apt/Condos

Farms/Acreage

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Real Estate Investment

6052

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Houses - Sale

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Houses - Rent

3 BDRM detached House, near Dyke. Large balcony, view. 2.5 bath, hi ceiling, lge fam. rm., 8Appl, electric f/p, BI vac. 1849sf, tool rm+grden shed,3skylts, ample closet, attic stor. 4 car prkg, quiet, Strata w/pool, hottub, sauna. N/P, N/S, Locals only. Full refs req’d. July 1. $2550+util. Gardening incl. 604-808-5946 STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN No Qualification - Low Down CHILLIWACK – 9557 Williams St, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, cozy HOUSE on 49x171’ lot, excellent investment property in heart of town, close to shops & schools................ $888/M VANCOUVER – 558 Taylor St, 1 bdrm + den, 2 level TOWNHOME, nr GM Place, 1.5% Finance $988/M PITT MEADOWS -11860 Springdale Dr. 4 Bdrm, 3 Bath FAMILY HOUSE Appliances, huge family room, f/p, fully fenced back yard, garage, close to West Coast Express, Schools & shops..............$1988/M CLOVERDALE – 6965 - 192nd St, 6 bdrms, 5 baths NEW HOUSE with 3 suites + BIG income potential, all new appliance, w/d, f/p ....$2,688/M

Call Kristen 604 435-5555 or 786-4663

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6565

Office/Retail Rent

6590

Rooms

ROOM AVAIL, female $450, incl net&utils, ns, np, Steveston Hwy & #3Rd. avail now, 604-277-3057

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

1 BR bsmt, suit 1 person, av now, new home, prkg, n/p, n/s, incl’s utils. $800 778-389-9890 2 BDRM extra large suite close to schools and bus $1000 inc util avai June 1. N/P, N/S insuite laundry. Ref req. 604-719-4418 2 BR grd flr, sep entry, new home suit single $900 util incl’d, refs, ns, np, couple neg. 604-241-5999 LIVEABOARD BOAT, fully furnished, safe gated community. Swans for neighbours! 5min. to Canada Line. $625/month inc. hydro. Avail. June 1st. 778-833-4150 after 5pm. RCHMD 1 br side ste, utils incl, no pets, n/s, very quiet Ironwood Plaza $750 Jun 1. 604-272-1516

9105

Auto Miscellaneous

Call 604-630-3300 to place your ad

Moving out?

Unable to care for the car you rely on? Need help you can trust? Trust

The Car Wrangler.

Save time, money and stress! Call Ramblin’ Ryan for pick-up, delivery to best shops, prices in Metro.

604-725-7102

9110

Collectibles & Classics

1950 FARGO Pick-up, unbelievable original, no rust, 31,000 org mi, $6500 obo 604-985-3086

1970 MGB GT. Collector plates, new clutch, excellent driver $7500. 604-980-7250.

9125

Domestic

Removal FREEScrap/Car No Wheels No Problem

HOUR 2Service From Call

8035

Carpet Cleaning

CHOICE CARPET CLEANING Free Est.! Guaranteed Work! 604-897-6025, 778-688-0117

8055

Cleaning

Efficient, caring husband / wife team will shine your home using top non-toxic products. 241-8394 EUROPEAN DETAILED Service cleaning. www.pumacleaning.ca Sophia 604-805-3376 EXP CLEANING ladies avail 7 days/wk. Bonded. Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond 604-928-0025 LIDIA’S EUROPEAN Cleaning. Res/Com. Specializing in detail cleaning. Bonded. 604-541-9255 Sister Team office/hse cleaning. We will make your house sparkle. 15 yrs exp. $25/hr. 604 306-5993

8060

Concrete

L & L CONCRETE. All types: Stamped, Waterproofing, Wash & Sealing Larry 778-882-0098

8020

Blinds & Draperies

GOLD STAR DRYWALL Boarding, taping & textures. Also wall and floor tiles. 604-418-8516

8080

Electrical

LICENSED, BONDED RESIDENTIAL/INDUSTRIAL GUARANTEED WORK Reg #91779

★ 778-231-8332 ★

Excavating

EXCAVATOR MINI & 13 Ton excavator, Trucking, Bin service , Bobcat track loader we do it all give us a call. Since 1986 VANCON 604-818-5411

# 1 BACKHOE, EXCAVATOR & BOBCAT

one mini, drainage, landscaping, stump / rock / cement / oil tank removal. Water / sewer line, 24 hours Call 341-4446 or 254-6865 Strata & Comm Lawn Mtnce Hedge Trimming • Sod Installs Certified Alan Block Installer Renos • Paint • Crown Molding Tile • Laminate • Hardwood All Work Guaranteed

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

Call 778-316-3217

ovaccontracting@hotmail.com 604-671-0626 / 604-522-5991

WE LOVE SMALL JOBS All Work Guar. 604 220-8347 www.HighOutletElectric.ca

8090

#22047

AAA SIHOTA ELECTRICAL Ind, Comm & Res Services. Licenced. Call 604 999-4573

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 2H

9155

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

8020

Blinds & Draperies

PERFECT FABRICS • 1,000+ unique patterns!

Ideal for designer homes! European, high quality, professional home decorative fabrics and unique accessories. Environmentally friendly fabrics, custom designs, garden-style collections, children’s prints and much more. International quality certification. All fabrics are 300cm wide, with firewall, antibacterial, antistatic and odor remover. By appointment, call:

604-565-2424 ● perfectfabrics@gmail.com

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

2006 NISSAN Pathfinder LE, f/l, gray, lthr heated seats, s/roof, local, 1 owner, no accidents. 140ks, $17,798. 604-561-5818

8125

Gutters

EDGEMONT GUTTERS

• Sales & Installation of 5’’ Continuous Gutter • Minor Repairs • Cleaning

604-244-9446 Established 1963

8130

Handyperson

TRUSTED HOME IMPROVEMENTS

★ Insured ★ B.C.T.Q Tradesmen 1994 Call Dave 604-781-9110

S&S LANDSCAPING LTD.

❏ Cedar Fence Installation Call 604-275-3158 West Coast Cedar Installations Custom fencing, decking & more 604-244-8824, Cell: 604-788-6458

2006 HONDA Civic DX Coupe $11,999. Auto, PWR Locks & Windows, heated mirrors, digital dash, 4 new tires, new brakes, Honda Serviced. NO Accidents. 100k. Great on gas, many extras. Coq. Call ★ 604-868-3128

1997 HONDA CRV blk, 176 k, ac abs, auto, AWD, pwr pkg, alarm, 1 owner $5800. 604-987-0520

2008 TOYOTA Yaris 4 dr sedan auto, pwr pkg, 31 k, 4 snows, like new. $11,500 604-990-0851 2000 MAZDA PROTEGE. silver. 142,000 kms. auto, electric mirrors, windows, sunroof, ABS, Alloy wheels, Cruise Control. No accidents. Full service history avail. $5000. 778-991-8676

NEED CHEAP AUTOBODY ? www.cheapautobody.ca 604-341-7738

9522

Motorhomes/RVs

2002 BMW330I pre spt pkg 5speed silver 88K no accident exc cond $13,999. 604-905-1092

2002 MERCEDES C230 Coupe 141kms Purchased and serviced at Mercedes-Benz North Shore $10,800. 604-926-4233

2004 VOLVO v70-T5-5spd, 101,000km, 1 owner, blk on blk leather, loaded, like new-no accid, $17,900 604-922-8081

8130

604-878-5232 SINCE 1997

HANDYMAN SERVICES Property Repairs, Fences, Painting, Gutters Cleaned, Power Washing. Comm/Res. Free Est. Peter 604-418-9404 Rmd.

Handyperson

Beaudry & Father Handymen Services General Repairs, Painting, Plumbing Reasonable Hourly Rate, References Available Satisfaction Guaranteed Call Richard 604-345-9799

2006 CEDAR Creek, 5th Wheel, 30ft. Rear living, br. slide). Fully loaded. 21ft add a room under the awning & enclosed storage area under the pin. Central vac. w/kick plate. A ns & np unit. Slide out pantry & 2 way fridge (Electrical/ Propane), 10 gal water heater (electric/propane), outside shower, Thermostat fantastic breeze control fans in br & living, thermopane windows & tinted. 4 holding tanks; fresh water, black water & 2 grey water (large 1 for toilet & shower & 20 gal for kitchen. tanks can be heated during winter/late fall operations. $34,900 obo Vernon Call Jerry 1-250-558-7836

8160

Lawn & Garden

All types of Garden Services Summer Special

10% Discount

15% Off Regular Garden Maintenance

Call 604-273-3249

CARPENTRY, PAINTING, plumbing, flooring. Reasonable rates. Call Doug 604-276-8552 HANDYMAN - framing, decks, tiles, hardwood, roof repair. Total additions & basements. Ken 778-773-6251 or 604-455-0740

8155

Fencing/Gates

THE FENCE GUY

9522

Motorhomes/RVs

CHAMPION TELSTAR, 20ft, E350, 1987/88. new appl, well maint, $10,000 spent in 2006, all records $8000 604-926-0365

9540

Trailers/Tents/ Campers

1996 RUSTLER 5th Wheel Bunkhouse, sleeps 8, A/C, awning, ext shower, bunks, tons of storage. $8450. Langley. 604-881-4566 MAY 13 to 15 - Scottsdale Centre. 120 Street & 72 Ave, Delta. Come to our exhibition & talk to the Delta Police Truck Squad (no enforcement) about your RV, pick-up truck, trailer and piece of equipment – get all the free information to assist with correct licensing. Your equip. could weigh more than your class 5 drivers license allows. An incorrectly licensed truck/vehicle could cost you money in fines and down time. Friendly, free inspection – Sat, May 15 only – 10am to 6pm - bring your equipment to the parking lot (no enforcement). We can even weigh them for you! In celebration of National Police Week!

SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

OVAC Contracting Ltd.

#1167 LIC Bonded. Expert trouble shooter, sm job specialist, reno’s, panel changes. 617-1774.

Sports & Imports

2006 TOYOTA Matrix XR 36.7 k, exc cond, std, 4 dr, 1 owner no accid. $13,500. 604-787-2193

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash paid for full sized vehicles. 604-518-3673

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

8087

1993 BMW 740i, black, auto 231K, exc cond. 2 owner car, fully loaded, $3900. 604-671-4133

(604) 209-2026

HOME SERVICES Drywall

9160

Family Owned & Operated

2005 PONTIAC Pursuit, blue, 5 spd, 56 K, 4 dr, gd cond, moving, must sell $4,500. 778-340-0728

$5999 PRICED to sell quickly! 2000 Volvo S80 T6 4 Dr sedan, leather and luxury through out, 200k kms, no accdts, grt cond, new nokian snow tires (6 total) . Squamish, 604-898-1069.

Sports & Imports

NO WHEELS, NO PROBLEM

THE SCRAPPER

Luxury Cars

9160

1990 HONDA Accord, 4 dr, auto, 246 K, good cond $1500 obo. 604-924-9621 after 5pm or lv msg

1985 PONTIAC Bonneville, 4 dr 92K, V8 auto, collector plates, used for tv $2995, 604-872-5993

1999 BMW 740IL, auto, black, 149000km, halo xenon, perfect condition, $8888. 778-322-3598

8075

Scrap Car Removal

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

9129

Check the Rental Section

9145

THE CAR WRANGLER

1978 MERCURY Zeph sed optional Ford rally pack, 302 auto, 62 K $1500 obo 604-985-3086

FOR LEASE, Office Space 270 sqft avail July 1, 621 sqft avail June 1st . 4840 Delta Street, Ladner. 2nd, elevator & sec indoor prkng, Ph: Gertie 1-250-247-7242 or cell 604-306-4563

AUTOMOTIVE

Tree Topping, Clean-Up, Planting, Trimming, Power Raking, Aeration, etc. • Westside & Eastside

Find one in the Home Services section.

8180

Home Services

BE COOL! Talk to Someone You Trust.

CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING Sears also installs ROOFING, WINDOWS, WINDOW COVERINGS & CARPETING

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 LANDSCAPING & yard work. Rock walls, paving stones, concrete walkways, Allan block, fencing, new lawns, ponds & stairs. Reas rates 604-985-8270

For anything Yard Related! WE ARE A YEAR-ROUND BUSINESS

604-818-6958 GARDEN Cleanup, lawncutting, power rake, hedging, pruning, power washing. 604-273-3249

Gardening Services 21 yrs exp. Tree topping, West & Eastside & Rmd. Michael 604-240-2881 HEDGES TRIMMED LAWNS CUT FREE ESTIMATES 604-274-9656

MAGNOLIA LANDSCAPE Service, fence installation, yard renovations, excavation, Irrigation. 604-214-0661

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8185

Moving & Storage

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PAINTING

HANDYMAN

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• • • • •

Residential • Commercial Interior • Exterior Condo/Townhouse Specials Free Estimates • Insured Clean, Professional Service

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Commercial/Residential Drainage Repairs Ditch Inﬁlls & Culverts Installed Broken Driveways Removed Sand, Gravel & Topsoil Deliveries 30 years experience

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HOME SERVICES 8185

Moving & Storage

CASH N’ CARRY CARTAGE • Gnarly Old Dude with trailer • Cheap n’ Easy • Call Ramblin’ Ryan

604-725-7102 AJK MOVING Ltd. Delivery, storage. No job too small or big. Clean-up, garage, basement. Lic# 32839 604-875-9072

8195

Painting/ Wallpaper

AAA PRECISION PAINTING Interior/Exterior Excellent Prices

Painting/ Wallpaper

8195

FAIRWAY PAINTING

Fully Insured 20 years experience Call 604Free Estimates INTERIOR & EXTERIOR SPECIALS

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J.van den Akker

Painting Contractor & Crew Quality Craftsmanship Reasonable Rates Free Estimate

778-242-8910

DENALI PAINTING − Int. & Ext. Reliable, Insured, WCB. Free Est Reasonable Rates. 778 320-4438

778-881-6096 AAA PRECISION PAINTING Interior/Exterior Excellent Prices

Free Est/Written Guarantee Insured/WCB

778-881-6096

D&M PAINTING

Interior/Exterior Specialist Many Years Experience Fully Insured Top Quality, Quick Work Free Estimate

604-724-3832

8205

Paving/Seal Coating

ALLEN Asphalt, concrete, brick, drains, foundations, walls, membranes 604-618-2304/ 820-2187

8220

Plumbing

10% Off with this Ad! Aman’s Plumbing Service, Lic. Gas Fitter, Reas. Rates. 778-895-2005 1ST CALL Plumbing&Heating Ltd Local, Prompt & Professional. Lic’d, Bonded, Ins. 604-868-7062

Plumbing

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

8250

Roofing

8250

Roofing

8255

Rubbish Removal

A.J.K. MOVING Ltd. Special truck for clean-ups. Any size job Lic#32839 604-875-9072

PLUMBERS

Water Lines (without digging) Sewer Lines (without digging) Install. Drain tiles. 604-739-2000

8225

Power Washing

Edgemont Building Maintenance • Power Washing • Window Cleaning • Gutter Cleaning

604-244-9446 Established 1963

8240

Free Est/Written Guarantee Insured/WCB

8220

Renovations & Home Improvement

Total Renos, Additions Build New Homes Kitchens, baths, drywall, painting, new garage, roofs, decks, driveways - asphalt, concrete or pavers, drain tiles, landscaping, excavating 604-985-8270 www.a-diamondhome.com

ACE OF TRADES

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www.renorite.com Save Your Dollars

RenoRite 604-781-7695

BATHS * KITCHENS * SUITES & MORE

A North West Roofing Specialist in Re-Roofing & Repair, Free Est 10% disc, BBB, WCB, Liability Insured. Jag 778-892-1530

A1 CONTRACTING. Bsmt, bath, kitchen cabinets, tiling, painting & decks. Dhillon, 604-782-1936 ★ BATHROOM SPECIALIST★ Tiles, tub, vanity, plumbing, paint framing. From start to finish. Over 20 yrs exp. Peter 604-715-0030 Moon Const Building Services. Specialize in Concrete, Forming & Framing. Call Patrick 218-3064

•Residential Rooﬁng •Siding and Window Installations •Aluminum Awnings and Railings •Rain Gutter Replacements •Drainage Installations and Repairs

PRP RENOVATIONS. Kitchens, baths, tiling, flooring, painting, plumbing, gutters 604-764-0399

Member BBB - Member RCABC Full Liability Coverage and WCB Designated Project Managers and Third Party Inspections

Quality Home Reno’s We do it right. kitchen, baths, additions, bsmts, licensed & insured. 25 yrs exp. 604-690-6456

Call 604-327-3086 for a free estimate

VANCAN GENERAL Contractors Serving the Lower Mainland Over 20 yrs, Roofing, painging, reno’s, Free Est. Call Ben 604-644-1401

8250

Roofing

All Season Rooﬁng

Re-Rooﬁng & Repairs Specialists 20 year Labour Warranty available

604-591-3500

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Eastcan Roofing & Siding Ltd. 10% Discount: Re-Roof, Repair, Gutter. WCB. BBB. 604-562-0957

8255

Rubbish Removal

www.crownresidentialrooﬁng.com

778-237-ROOF (7663)

Specializing in Torch-on new & rerooﬁng, asphalt shingles, cedar shake & tar & gravel conversions.

ROOFKING ROOF & BUILDING SEALING LTD. Free Est.: 604-377-3854

A Eastwest Roofing & Siding Re-roofing, Gutter, Free Est, BBB Member, 10% disc, Seniors Disc, 604-812-9721, 604-783-6437

RUBBISH & CAR REMOVAL Free Estimates 604-214-0661

8300

Student Works Disposal & Recycling

Trips to the dumps start at

$50

With 17 cubic yard trucks

John 778-288-8009 Call anytime

★Mike’s Haul-Away & Disposal ★ Prompt & Courteous House, Garden & Garage Waste Service For Free Quote or Appt. call Mike at 604-241-7141

Stucco

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

8315

MAC ROOFING INC. Residential & Commercial ★ ★ Beat the HST ★ ★

Torch On Specialist Member of Shell Busey’s House Smart Referral Network ★ Govt Certified ★ 20 yrs exp

DISPOSAL BINS 10 - 40 yard bins. Lowest rates! disposalking.com 604-306-8599

Tree Services

All Round Tree Service Ltd. Prof work & fully insured & WCB ★tree pruning★ removal★ hedge trimming. ★ Cert. Arborist, I.S.A. Free est. 604-273-4025 Tree Removal - Stump Grinding Branch Chipping * Free Est. * WCB Local resident, 34 yrs. 604-943-0043

8335

Window Cleaning

Edgemont Building Maintenance • Power Washing • Window Cleaning • Gutter Cleaning

604-244-9446 Established 1963

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