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Over the years, Conservative MP John Cummins and Ernie Crey of the Sto:lo First Nation have traded shots over native fishing issues. Cummins has accused Sto:lo fishermen — particularly Cheam band members — of poaching and black market sales of food fish. But in a display of solidarity Friday, Crey and Cummins stood together on the deck of a seine boat owned by Erling Olsen of Richmond for a common cause: Fighting fish farms, which they believe are primarily responsible for the decimation of Fraser River salmon stocks. Crey and Cummins (the MP for Delta-Richmond East) left Steveston Friday aboard the 80-foot Pacific Viking, to shepherd a 26-foot canoe filled with young paddlers, the youngest a 13-year-old boy, to Vancouver Island, where they joined Alexandra Morton — the Jane Goodall of fish — on the lawn of the B.C. Legislature to lobby the B.C. government to put curbs on fish farming. “When it comes to saving wild salmon, I think I’m pretty much on the same side as John,” said Crey, who is the fisheries advisor for the Sto:lo Tribal Council. “We’re here in support of Alexandra Morton and the good work she’s been doing,” said Cummins. “I think the government should listen and take heed of the message that we all are concerned about wild salmon.” The Pacific Viking accompanied Elena Edwards and her canoe for safety reasons. Edwards and eight other paddlers left Hope on April 28.

Bill Vander Zalm was in Richmond Sunday to rally his anti-HST troops. The former Social Credit premier says more than 300 people signed the Fight HST petition, which calls on the B.C. government to repeal the harmonized tax. The tax officially goes into effect July 1, which is also Vander Zalm’s deadline to get at least 10 per cent of the electorate in all 85 electoral districts in B.C. to sign the petition for it to have legal force. Vander Zalm’s team is aiming for 15 per cent in each electoral district. His anti-HST fighters are having better luck in rural ridings than in Lower Mainland municipalities like Richmond. “It is low,” he said of the numbers in Richmond. “Richmond was slower getting going than other places.” The campaign is half way to getting 15 per cent signed up in Richmond Centre, and not quite 50 per cent in Richmond East and Richmond-Steveston. Elsewhere, the campaign has already reached at least 10 per cent in 56 of B.C.’s 85 provincial electoral districts. Vander Zalm said hitting those targets is proving toughest in Richmond, see Petition page 4

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A group of fish farm opponents, above, made a stop at Garry Point Park on their way from Hope to Victoria to protest fish farms. They arrived in Steveston Thursday (May 6) and stayed overnight, feted by a local group of supporters. When Edwards heard Morton was walking from the north tip of Vancouver Island to Victoria to lobby against fish farms, she wanted to help and organized a canoe trip. Since leaving Hope, her group has collected hundreds of signatures on a petition calling for change. “It’s been incredible the amount of people who come down to the river to show their support,” Edwards said. The trip from the mouth of the Fraser River to Sydney on Vancouver Island is about 112 kilometres and involves crossing a wide stretch of open water. When Crey heard about the

venture, he called Cummins, who arranged for Olsen to accompany them on his 80-foot seine boat. Olsen has been fishing Fraser River sockeye since 1958. He has seen fluctuations over the years in salmon stocks but has never witnessed anything like what happened last year, when a return predicted to be 10 million ended up at just 1.3 million. “I’ve never seen a whole run disappear like that for no reason,” he said. “That’s the highest drop in history, I would say.” There are numerous theories for the decline of salmon stocks over the years. But there is a growing consensus among native, commercial and sport fishermen that Morton’s research

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anging neatly on the living room wall are the Goertzen children’s baby photos, topped off by oversized letters spelling “IFAWLY,” a deliberately jumbled version of “FAMILY.” A few feet away, portraits of Napoleon, the Mona Lisa and Marilyn Monroe decorate the walls of the Cambie townhome, while the adjoining sitting room is “accessorized” by a tiara-wearing George Washington bust. Wisecracks bounce around the living room as mom, Shannon, sporting a large patch on her arm, rests her weary legs on the footrest, while a gaunt Taylor, 17, squats on a cushion on the kitchen floor and a sickly Parker, 10, snuggles in his dad’s chest on the cozy creamcoloured sofa. Life, it would seem, is one big laugh for the Goertzens. “Graham is very random,” says Shannon, referring to her husband’s interior decoration. “You’ve gotta have a laugh, right?” Graham chips in. “We had to nail down those ones,” says eldest son Taylor, pointing to the giant letters spelling “CAFÉ” in the kitchen. “It’s one big joke to us. We prefer to make light of it,” he adds. Shannon’s culinary expertise, or lack thereof, is also a standing joke in the Goertzen abode. “When I was really sick, I had to stop cooking as I couldn’t get to the end of a recipe without forgetting what I’d done two minutes before,” she says, before Taylor kindly points out that she couldn’t get to the end of a recipe even when she was well. As Graham laughs about being the only fully fit family member in the room, Parker and his mom are popping their daily dose of pills in unison, while a fatigued Taylor finds a soft spot on the sofa next to his

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Rarely a minute passes in the Goertzen house without dad, Graham, left, cracking a joke, despite Parker, right, his mom, Shannon, and eldest son Taylor suffering from Lyme or Lyme-related diseases. The family rely on humour and their faith to guide them through the darker days. brother. came from a Canadian doctor. Moments earlier, Parker had Instead, the family had to spend detached himself from the commore than $50,000 exhausting a line fort of his dad’s arms to crawl of credit to fly back and forth to a the 15 feet to the washroom. His Californian doctor to get the confirmom’s voice cracked and her eyes mation, evaluations and subsequent filled with tears while prescriptions they need describing the mental to fight Lyme. torture of watching Around 20,000 helplessly as her boys Americans, mostly in deal with the intense the northern states, are pain of the same disease diagnosed with Lyme that held her hostage for or Lyme-related disthe last four years. eases every year. Shannon was diagYet, in Canada, only nosed with Lyme in a few hundred cases 2006 — a tick-borne are confirmed per year. disease that can ravage Either ticks carrying both body and mind if the bacteria are almost left untreated. non-existent here, CHUNG CHOW/RICHMOND NEWS despite a very similar Parker, who was Parker Goertzen cud- climate and geography. wheelchair-bound dles into dad, Graham. Or, there is a significant before being treated, was diagnosed with the difference between the same affliction in January this year. two countries in how the disease is Taylor has tested positive for barton- diagnosed. ella — a co-infection of Lyme. The family’s tale of woe began But neither Lyme diagnosis in June 2006, shortly after they’d

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parents, every doctor in Children’s refused to even acknowledge Lyme disease existed and referred him, instead, to a pain management psychologist with no diagnosis. But, with his condition worsening by the week, the family flew him to their Californian doctor who confirmed, after crosschecking with a Seattle-based colleague, it was Lyme disease. Although still having frequent “bad days” when he can barely walk, he has shown great improvement since being treated with the antibiotics he needs to fight Lyme. From under his dad’s arm, Parker quietly mentions that he misses playing basketball outside their home and playing with his friends at McNeely elementary, where he hasn’t been for months. “At one point we thought we were losing him,” Shannon said. “But when he has a really good day, he can sometimes last for five days and even had a sleep-over at a friend’s

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house recently.” Meanwhile, his elder brother Taylor, once a prominent high school basketball player and army reservist, thought he had some kind of post-viral disease at the end of last year. He was also fatigued, had muscle pain, lost weight and would be bed-ridden for a day after a basketball game. He’s now been off school for the last three months and is studying from home along with Parker. Mindful of the brick wall of denial, the family has not tread the path of Lyme disease testing for Taylor. He has, however, tested positive in B.C. for bartonella — a co-infection of Lyme — and is on antibiotics. “I want to go into the Princess Patricia’s Canadian light infantry unit,” Taylor said. “I want to be a foot soldier. It’s my dream job, but it’s on hold right now.” He will fly with the entire family at the end of the month to California to be tested for Lyme. How two, and perhaps three, formerly healthy members of one family contracted possible cases of Lyme remains a mystery, albeit with a couple of plausible theories. “There are two schools of thought, “ Shannon said. “I showed some signs of the disease when I was 16 and some doctors in the U.S. believe I may have passed on the disease congenitally to my kids, although this is hotly debated. “Or it could be that we were all bitten on the same trip a few years ago and that it lies dormant in the body until being triggered by something.” However Shannon and her boys contracted Lyme, there’s no doubt it’s had a profound effect on their lives and that of their family, which also includes daughter Avery, aged seven. “We dig deep into our faith on an hourly basis to get through,” says Graham. On Friday, read the second part of the Goertzen family’s struggle with Lyme disease.

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For the past few weeks, Richmond News readers and our city’s three MLAs have been duking it out in our letters pages over the provincial politicians perceived lack of representation at key events. In particular, many readers appear angry that not one of the trio — Rob Howard, Linda Reid or John Yap — attended an open house/public consultation on the proposed jet fuel pipeline through Richmond or a recent school board meeting where trustees had to ratify nearly 100 job losses due to a $6 million deficit. So the News thought it was time to give our MLAs a chance to respond to the people who’ve labeled them “toadies,” “the three amigos” and “seat warmers” and explain why they were not at such events. “I don’t recall exactly when the last (pipeline) open house was,” said Rob Howard, MLA for Richmond Centre. “But I know it was between Monday and Thursday and I would’ve been in Victoria.” “When the House sits, it’s very difficult for us to attend such events. But that does not preclude us from getting involved in the community. When the House is not sitting, we’re out there in the city at events and meetings. I would like to think that we’re very available and we’ve met with education stakeholders in our office and still meet with them on a fairly regular basis. Our doors are always open.”

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Howard added that MLAs all over the province receive similar requests to attend public meetings and if they were all to go to these events there would be “no one in Victoria doing business.” On the subject of the MLAs not being represented at the aforementioned meetings, Linda Reid, MLA for Richmond-East said, “There would be (representation) if these events or meetings were held outside of Monday to Thursday. “I don’t think I’ve ever missed anything outside of those days. There’s no question that I’d love to be there, but I don’t get leave of absence. “People who need or want to contact me know this and are always able to meet with me when I return from Victoria. People who want to find us, find us. It’s not difficult.” John Yap, MLA for Richmond-Steveston, contacted the News in between sessions at the legislature. “To say that our three MLAs are absent in Richmond is utter bunk. We work very hard for the community and any suggestion to the contrary I take very personally. “I take great exception to the comments that there’s a lack of presence in Richmond. While the House is in session we have to be there. It’s our duty.” As for their opinions on the proposed jet fuel off-loading facility on the south arm of the Fraser River (situated in Yap’s riding) and the 15-kilometre underground pipe to YVR see MLAs page 9

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Continued from page 8 (which would run through Reid and Howard’s ridings) — Howard and Yap are content to wait until the environmental review and public consultation process is over before getting involved. Whereas city council has vehemently opposed the project — proposed by VAFFC, a consortium of major airlines that use YVR — and lambasted the public consultation process thus far. “For me, I’d rather have all the information to hand before forming an opinion. I don’t think it would be right to belittle the process by getting involved right now,” said Howard. His colleague, Yap, also said he wanted to wait for more information and weigh up all the options with regard to a new jet fuel delivery system, despite the fact that only one option is on the table and all the information available is in the public domain. “I will have to find out first what is being proposed and as a member of government, I have to be prudent as there’s a process at work here. I have faith in that process. There are other options and I will wait to see what comes out of the process.” In his defense, Yap said that until very recently he had not received one call from a concerned constituent or city council about the proposed pipeline project. Unlike her colleagues, Reid has taken a stand regarding the proposal. “I’ve been clear from the start that I’m not in favour of this,” she said. However, Reid added she didn’t think it was appropriate for MLAs to get involved with the BC Environmental Office, which is conducting the review, as the issue should “not be subject to political influence.” “But I don’t think this has been resolved by a long way and I’m going to dog this issue at every stage.”

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Seal cull could shake apathy If Ottawa and Victoria want to save wild salmon stocks in B.C., there is an easy solution: Implement a cull on seals and sea lions. Have we got your attention? Good, because this is important. We’re not actually suggesting that controlling an exploding seal population will fix the problem of declining salmon stocks, because seals are just one of many natural or man-made threats to wild salmon. But maybe the visuals of a cull — all those watery-eyed sea puppies being shot — might shake average British Columbians out of their apathy. Because public apathy may well be the biggest threat of all. It is apathy that allows our provincial and federal governments to escape what should be a tempest of public fury over the mismanagement of the fisheries on the east and west coast of this country. Funny how we’ll let an entire species of fish swim towards extinction without a murmur of protest, but then set our hair on fire if someone suggests culling seals, or geese, or rabbits. Conservative MP John Cummins and Ernie Crey of the Sto: lo First Nations have often been at odds over native fishing issues. But they came together on Friday and Saturday to show their support for Alexandra Morton’s research on sea lice and fish farms. Now, Morton may be wrong. Sea lice from fish farms may not be the primary cause of high mortality among wild salmon. But until it is ruled out, fish farms should be shut down, as a precaution. The rights of Norwegian aquaculture companies should not trump the rights of British Columbia to protect a public resource. As for those seals? It’s ironic that native and commercial fishermen are not allowed to shoot seals while they are ripping salmon from their nets, yet fish farmers can. The public needs to ask Ottawa and Victoria: Just whose side are you on?

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Open letter to Mayor and Council: Let me be the first to congratulate the Richmond’s mayor and council on the upcoming River Green development in the Richmond oval precinct. As Richmond residents know, the area around the oval was designated by city council for social housing. So as an affordable housing advocate, I was extremely pleased to hear a recent announcement that such a great effort is being made to make the vision a reality. Ask anyone in Richmond and they will tell you we have enough high-end market housing and don’t need any more. Who living or working in Richmond can afford these penthouses or luxury condos anyway? But what we really do need is affordable rental, social and non-market housing. To think that River Green will have suites much, much larger than our current shelters, tents and cardboard boxes, it is a truly magnanimous gesture on the part of the city and the developer Aspac. And when I read that people living in poverty as well as families struggling to pay expensive rents will now have “exclusive access” to an indoor pool, party room, gym, music practice room, billiards lounge, sauna, steam room and theatre, I was awestruck! The Italian styling, 24-hour concierge and private shuttles to the Canada Line are also welcome additions to this “award winning” purpose-built community for people wanting affordable housing options. I am so glad the city and the developer heard the residents in Richmond and are finally building what we need. Their consultations with the community really work! The only other amenities I would ask them to add to River Green is space for a community garden, neighbourhood house, library, biking and walking trails and a variety of shops and services. Then River Green would in fact become the “most sought after community in the Lower Mainland.” De Whalen Richmond

Special prosecutor needs tweaking A lot has been said and written about the train wreck that has become the Kash Heed affair. But some of the most misplaced comments have had to do with our unique process of investigating cases of alleged criminal activity that come near our political system. For the past 20 years or so, B.C. has used a “special prosecutor” system to ensure there is no perception of political favouritism when it comes to deciding whether a politician – or someone close to a politician – is to be charged with any offence. It has worked rather effectively since its inception. It failed spectacularly in the Heed case, but only because of a wrong-headed decision by the man appointed to be the special prosecutor. (Lawyer Terence Robertson failed to disclose that his law firm had made a financial contribution to Heed’s election campaign, a clear-as-day conflict of interest.) But the ongoing fallout over the affair has raised some important questions and may lead to some necessary “tweaking” of the system (as Attorney General Mike de Jong has characterized the situation). However, whatever changes occur should not trample on the core principle of the system: namely that the attorney general does not exert control or even influence on any special prosecutor. Some NDP MLAs have suggested that in the Heed case, the government should

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have checked out Robertson early on and informed the criminal justice branch (which actually is in charge of appointing special prosecutors) of his apparent conflict and had him removed. This is nonsense. To take such action would be to directly inject the politicians into the non-partisan, objective decision-making process that governs how politicians are dealt with in the court system. The head of the criminal justice branch, Bob Gillen, takes no direction from his political masters on such matters, and rightly so. He consults with the Law Society of B.C. on special prosecutor appointments, not with elected officials such as the attorney general or anyone else in cabinet. Still, the Heed episode has exposed a potential flaw in the system. Should lawyers who make financial donations (or whose firms make such donations) to any political party be allowed to be appointed special prosecutors? This hasn’t really been a problem in the past, but then again no one has raised it as an issue before. To say there is an automatic conflict over a party donation is a bit tenuous (even NDP justice critic Leonard Krog agrees it’s not a clear-cut situation) but the issue does

need addressing. Another issue that has arisen is the length of time some special prosecutors take to make either a decision when it comes to laying charges, or actually prosecuting the case at hand. A glaring examples of this kind of delayed justice stick out like sore thumbs. Liberal MLA John Les has been in political limbo for two years now, forced to resign from cabinet after it was revealed he was being investigated over land deals in his home town of Chilliwack. That is an unacceptably long time to essentially leave a public figure twisting in the wind, unsure of his personal future. Surely a special prosecutor can work quicker than that. So if changes are indeed made to the special prosecutor system, who initiates them? It can’t be the attorney general or the provincial cabinet that drives the bus here. Either the criminal justice branch itself implements new guidelines, or perhaps it is time have a review of the system conducted by an independent party. Perhaps a legal authority from outside the province, with no ties to any political party, could be asked to conduct the review. In any case, the special prosecutor system is not broken, not by a long shot. But it may need that tweaking to ensure its credibility survives in the long run. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global B.C.

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Giant turds are worse than Mao The Editor, Re: “Vandals put a hole in the head of art,” News, May 7. So Barry Mowatt, of the Vancouver Biennale, says the giant “turds” deposited next to the Lansdowne Canada Line station are worth more than $1 million per dump, er sorry, each. Perhaps the Richmond News can look into this and find out who paid for these abominations; it better not be taxpayer money. If it was our money that was used, the bureaucrats who approved the funding of

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The duck and driver: Faith in humanity restored The Editor, It is with great appreciation that I wish to say a big thank you to the drivers who stopped on No. 1 Road on May 6 at 2:30 p.m. and patiently waited for a mama duck and her ducklings to cross the road. I was walking my dog when I noticed the predicament of the duck and her babies. I picked up my dog and stepped into No 1 Road holding my hand up and breath. The mama duck, as if she knew what was going on, started to slowly cross followed by her babies reaching the (relative) safety of a front yard. I left hoping that she would safely con-

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Drivers, think of Doreen’s senseless death The speed of the

The Editor, Yesterday, May 5, I experienced almost the worst day of my life. It was harder than my “near death experience” I had in July. That was like “going home.” You see, I was driving my three wheel bike to Blundell Shopping Centre. It was a challenge driving there, but my return was absolutely terrifying. I know now how Steveston Highway got its

name. The drivers acted like they were stock car racers (mind you, I used to enjoy those!) but at the age of 77 felt like a little child weeping without protection and sought to dismount and cling to my bike and seek comfort and safety from the trees. When I waved my hand to signal “slow down,” they would honk. I realized again that Richmond has almost no regard for life nor for

seniors. It seems that our beautiful city has lost it soul. Then I came to a shrine. We have so very many of these in our city .... mostly devoted to young people who have died unnecessarily. Flowers and letters are posted to the poles. This one read something like this. “Dearest Doreen, your death was absolutely unnecessary, we are so terribly sorry that you are gone. We will miss your tender heart,

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The Editor, I would just like to kindly remind drivers to be careful before entering a pedestrian walk zone. My friend and I travel with our children to and from school everyday on bikes. We cross a busy street on Shell Road. Thankfully the City of Richmond heeded our pleas and put in a pedestrian crosswalk. I want to thank all the drivers that obey the rules of the road and stop for us to cross. Sadly, there are still the drivers that do not stop and continue on their busy lives without ever a thought of stopping. Instead we receive bewildered looks. It takes a careless instance to change someone’s life. Life is too short and although you may be rushed, please take a minute to consider this: Someone could get hurt or killed for your rat race attitude. Think of your own families and friends and how devastated you would be if something happened to your loved ones. Please slow down and heed the signs, stop and let pedestrians cross and save lives. Thank you. Lisa Cheeseman Richmond

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THEATRE

Singer’s heart melts over return trip to Motown Sibel Thrasher looks forward to another ‘family reunion’ on stage

ichmond’s Sibel Thrasher is breathless when she gets on the phone. The local singer/actress is busy rehearsing for her upcoming role in the Arts Club Theatre production of the Buddy Holly Story (which opens May 13). Yet, she takes precious time out of rehearsals to talk about a show that is dear to her heart — Motown Meltdown. Thrasher is thrilled to once again take part in Motown Meltdown. “I’ve been performing at Motown Meltdown for many years now and it’s like a family reunion each year,” said Thrasher with her trademark infectious laugh. “It’s a great show and every year the energy that comes from the crowd is just amazing. “I absolutely love being part of the show and to appear on stage with incredibly talented singers.” Motown Meltdown, which happens this Saturday, is one of the Shooting Stars Foundation’s premier fundraisers. Every year, it attracts talents such as host Terry David Mulligan, and includes legendary singers Jim Byrnes, Dee Daniels, Dustin Bentall, Jane Mortifee, The Sojourners and many more – all of whom perform for free. In the past, Thrasher has sung tunes by Diana Ross, Gladys Knight and Aretha Franklin. This year, in honour of the late Michael Jackson, she will belt out I’ll Be There. Thrasher is passionate about the Motown sound, and often performs the genre at Lulu’s Lounge in the River Rock Casino Resort. “The music came in during my era and whenever I hear Motown it takes me back to my teenage years,” said Thrasher, who is a 60-young boomer. Motown music came from the roots of gospel and rhythm and blues. According to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, motown is soul heavily crossed over with pop. The genre was popularized by American singers such as: Diana Ross and the Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, The Jackson 5 and The Temptations. “Motown makes you want to dance, it’s uplifting and makes you feel alive,” added Thrasher. “Who can forget when Jim Byrnes sang Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone (The Temptations), two years ago?” Meanwhile, Thrasher isn’t letting age slow her down. The last time the News caught up with the popular singer/ actress a couple of years ago, she was garnering kudos for having performed in all 1,000 plus productions of the Arts Club Theatre’s all-time longest running show, Ain’t Misbehavin’. She has also appeared in the Arts Club productions of Black and Gold Revue, Black and Gold Revue 2, Blues in the Night, The Club, When the Rain Comes and The Little Shop of Horrors.

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Sibel Thrasher has been performing Motown Meltdown for years. The music makes her “feel alive.”

Thrasher’s musical credits are equally impressive: she has recorded in New York with legendary artist Roy Ayers, and in Canada with the late Long John Baldry and Linton Garner. Along with performing with the Platters in the U.S.A., Japan and the Philippines, this dynamo traveled as a jazz and R&B singer in the cruise ship industry and still headlines Sibel Thrasher and The Gospel Explosion. She also finds time to volunteer at a number of fundraising events across the Lower Mainland, including Motown Meltdown. Along with her stage and musical achievements, Thrasher has starred in movie, television and commercial productions. In 2005, she performed in Fierce People, starring Donald Sutherland and Diane Lane, an experience she said was “a career highlight.”

Thrasher also traveled to New York to record with a group called RAMP. The band toured Washington and performed in New York City’s Central Park and in London, England in November 2007. But what is important to Thrasher is that people come out for Motown Meltdown. “All the funds raised goes directly to organizations that offer assistance and more to people living with HIV/ AIDS,” said Thrasher. Kendra Sprinkling, the Shooting Stars Foundation executive director said: “We handed out close to $116,000 this year to organizations across the Lower Mainland which support people living with HIV/AIDS.” “The Shooting Stars Foundation puts on six annual, star-studded events, such as Motown Meltdown, which benefit 13 worthy, direct HIV/AIDS service organizations,” Sprinkling added. Sprinkling was thrilled and slightly surprised that its events raised so much money last year, given the state of the economy. “With the recession, we were all nervous that we wouldn’t make as much money, but we were wrong,” said Sprinkling. “We did extremely well, selling out most of our shows. “I think it’s because people still want to get out and have fun.” Motown Meltdown is a salute to some of the best Motown music ever recorded. There are more than 30 artists backed by a 12-piece band, The Scorchers. “We have sold out each year and this year for the first time, besides the 50/50 draw, we will be selling Motown Meltdown T-shirts,” added Sprinkling. “It’s a great cause and a night of great dancing music.” The Heart of Richmond AIDS Society is one such nonprofit organization that counts on the Shooting Stars Foundation for much of its budget. “We received a $10,000 grant from the foundation last month,” said Carl Bailey, president of the society. “That money enables us to offer day-to-day assistance and groceries for our clients.” To keep the organization alive, the local society counts on donations as well as its roster of 10 to 15 volunteers. “We have approximately 35 clients here in Richmond that count on our support, because many are on low income assistance and can’t work because of their disease,” said Bailey. “This fundraiser makes a huge difference in the lives of our clients and every penny we receive goes directly to fund our programs.” The Shooting Stars Foundation presents Motown Meltdown on Saturday, May 15 at 8 p.m. at the Commodore Ballroom, 868 Granville St. Vancouver. Advanced tickets are $30 and available at Ticketmaster at 604-280-4444. For more information, visit www.shootingstarsfoundation.org.

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Samantha Richdale, a rookie on the LPGA Tour this season, returned home to compete in last week’s CN Canadian Women’s Tour event at the Quilchena Golf and Country Club. The 27-year-old from Kelowna finished tied for ninth.

The Quilchena Golf and Country Club 73-148, +2); Seema Sadekar, a Toronto bared its teeth for last week’s season-opennative who now resides in Las Vegas, NV ing event on the CN Canadian Women’s (76-72-148, +2); and Ryann O’Toole of Tour. San Clemente, CA (73-75-148, +2). They Jessica Shepley’s 36-hole total of 1-over each earn $5,391 in prize money for their (75-72) was good enough for a one stroke efforts. win as just six of 83 players managed to Richmond native Jennifer Wyatt shoot even par or better during final round returned to the course she grew up on to play last Friday. finish tied for 40th. Shepley carded four The 44-year-old former birdies, three bogeys and LPGA Tour regular, is 11 pars, giving her a single now a teaching professtroke win over four golfsional at the Pacific Golf Academy, located at ers who tied for runner-up the Savage Creek Golf honours. Course and Driving The 27-year old proRange on No. 6 Road. fessional from Oakville Rosedale’s Jennifer earned $10,000, her share Greggain of Rosedale, of the event’s $60,000 B.C., earned the top purse. She also secured teaching professional a spot at this year’s $2.25 million (US) CN Canadian title after combining Women’s Open, which for a two-day total of 6Jennifer Wyatt will be held August 23over par (73-79—152). 29 at St. Charles Golf and Country Club Quebec’s Sarah-Andrea Landry was the top in Winnipeg. She had previously earned amateur after tallying a 3-over par 149 (77entry into Canada’s only LPGA Tour event 72—149). thanks to an exemption given to the winEven playing at par-73, the players had a tough time on the Quilchena trek as swirlner of the 2009 Canadian PGA Women’s ing gusts of wind added to the challenge. Championship. The next CN Canadian Women’s Tour “I’ve been playing really well lately, stop takes place June 27-29 at Blue Springs finding ways to get the job done,” said Golf Club in Acton, Ont. The final 2010 Shepley who claimed her first CN Canadian Women’s Tour title. “When you’re CN Canadian Women’s Tour event takes place July 11-13 at Club de golf Rivermead playing on home soil, pride is definitely an in Gatineau, Que. Both events feature a issue. I am so happy, it’s hard to describe.” Shepley edged out opening-round leader $60,000 purse, including $10,000 for the winner, as well as a champion’s exemption Lisa Ferrero of Lodi, CA (72-76-148, +2); into the 2010 CN Canadian Women’s Open. Charlotte Mayorkas of Las Vegas, NV (75-

Bradstock earns spot on national women’s volleyball team BY MARK BOOTH

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Richmond’s Carla Bradstock has been named to the national “A” women’s volleyball team following an intensive selection camp last weekend in Winnipeg. This year’s team is comprised of a combination of young veterans and new athletes possessing potential to lead Canada to success at the 2010 World

Championships and qualification to the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Canada’s first competition will be the annual Pan Am Cup in Baja California, Mexico — June 16-27. Plans are also currently being made for a tour of Europe for matches and training in September. The team

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will then be hosting an exhibition series against Cuba in early October in Winnipeg, before traveling to the 2010 FIVB World Championship in Japan later that month. Bradstock was one of two setters named to the Canadian roster. Back in 2002, she earned tournament MVP honours in leading the Cambie Crusaders to the provin-

cial “AAA” championship. She went on to enjoy and outstanding career with the UBC Thunderbirds that culminated with winning a national title and being named MVP of the CIS Championships. Bradstock was also selected as Canada West Player of the Year. She played this past season in Austria. The national team will be led by head coach Arnd Ludwig, along with newly appointed assistant coach Scott Koskie.

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Six Richmond athletes will have the opportunity to compete for their home province as Team B.C. members at the upcoming 2010 Canadian Gymnastics Championships in Kamloops. The local contingent includes three members of the Richmond Gymnastics Association — Nicolas Bourne, Jason Scott and Joshua Stuart. Port Coquitlam’s Robert Watson and Alex Cookney also trained out of the RGA. Scott and Watson are coming strong showings representing Canada at the Pacific Rim Championships in Australia. Scott competed in four events at the senior level with his best finish being a sixth on pommel horse. In the junior competition, Watson was ninth all-around with top finishes coming in floor (fifth) and rings (sixth). Cookney and Bourne were second and third all-around respectively in High Performance Argo at the recent Western Canadian Championships in Regina. Daniel Willems, who is based out of the Delta Gymnastics Society in Tsawwassen, is also headed to Kamloops. He was second all-around in the National Open category at

the Westerns. Rounding out the Richmond entries are trampoline gymnasts Tiana Hesmert and Chelsea Nerpio. They train out of Club Aviva (Coquitlam) and the Shasta Trampoline Club (New West) respectively. Nerpio has also earned the opportunity to compete at the 2010 Indo Pacific Championships, slated for June 29-July 3 in Kakegawa, Japan. These athletes were named to Team B.C. following the final trials held in Langley and New Westminster at the 2010 BC Gymnastics Championships April 9-11. The Canadian Gymnastics Championships are hosted annually. In addition to crowning Canadian Champions, the event will also be used to identify athletes for the 2010 World Championships, 2010 Commonwealth Games as well as Canadian Team Members. The nationals run from May 25-29. Other highlighted results at the Western Canadian Championships included RGA’s Brian Lau capturing the Level 4 all-around title. Among his scores was a first place showing on the parallel bars.

Durrant helps get SFU to NAIA Nationals

Richmond’s Stefani Durrant has helped the Simon Fraser women’s softball team advance to the upcoming NAIA Nationals. The Hugh McRoberts grad belted a clutch RBI double in the bottom of the fifth

inning, then scored the tying run as SFU rallied for a 5-4 win over the University of Houston-Victoria at the Association of Independent Institutions Championships. The Nationals get underway May 20.

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21. Mandela’s party 23. Maltreatments 24. Big Blue 27. Sun (Span.) 28. Pre college school 29. Concealed 30. Freshwater ducks genus 31. A diacritical mark (-) 32. Rainbow goddess 33. Bark sharply 34. Covered with healing sores 35. Cleaned strawberries 36. Serving no useful purpose

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Vacation Spots

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Business Opportunity

Mortgages

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POM PUPS 7 months old, male, neutered, all shots, ckc, cute, vet ✔, $700 obo. 604-590-2423

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Lessons/Training

DOG LOVERS! Enjoy a healthy profitable career as a professional certified dog trainer. PCTIA Government registered program in Vancouver DogStars Professional Dog Trainers School now accepting registration for Fall 2010 & Spring 2011. Phone: 604-878-STAR (7827)Web: www.DogStars.ca

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Counseling

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and relationship problems; 40 years exp. Dr. Chris 604-275-3676

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Real Estate

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Agents

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BUSINESSES FOR SALE

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Condos/ Townhouses

6008-04

Burnaby

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6020-04

Burnaby

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6020-20

Mission

Price reduced MLS #V811457, 2103-6540 Burlington Ave, Burnaby next to Metrotown-Saturday 1-4pm 604-849-0082

6008-10

Ladner/ South Delta

2 BR + Den Townhouse, rancher end unit, lrg patio, 6 appl, new roof, $419,900. 6320 - 48A Ave, Ladner. Call 604-940-8723

6008-30

Houses - Sale

6020-01

Lots & Acreage

Surrey

$365,000 2BR - 2bath Condo Spec 180° view. Beautifully reno, elegant decor, granite, tile & hardwood. Walk-in shower. Stainless appls, gas fp. Crown mouldings & chair rails. Bldg completely updated & rain screened. Gym, spa & pool. Near skytrain. 604-628-8172 http://picasaweb.google.ca/ tocololo/CondoOdysseyTowers

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FRI 14 & SAT 15, 11:30-3:30pm 8323 Blueberry Drive, Mission BEAUTIFUL 4 BR, 2 1/2 Bath home with view in Mission in a superb location. Lrg fenced yard, new furnace, new h/w tank & many more updates. $366,800 See www.theowneragent.com for info or call Larry @ 604 828-2251

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Real Estate

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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Mobile Homes

SRY, NEWTON. 55+ years old. 2 BR + den. 5 appl. Small pet ok! $38,500. Lorraine Cauley, Royal Lepage North Star, 604-889-4874

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Apt/Condos

1021MORTFIELD HOWAYROAD ST. 10951 NEW WESTMINSTER RICHMOND

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KAMLOOPS RIVERFRONT. Watch Swans & eagles from deck on a 20x600sf lot. Waterski on S. Thompson from wharf. Quiet area quaint 2 br w/bsmt. Priced to sell $493,000....Royal LePage Kamloops Joyce 1-866-374-3022

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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

6065

Recreation Property

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

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 1 BR main flr. new flrs, 3 appls, Cambie & Shell, share wd, $750 incld heat & light, 604-270-7672 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 bsmt, reno’d, W. Richmond, $875 includes hydro. No w/d, ns/ np, avail NOW. 604-274-2148.

Includesheat, heat, hot hot water, Include water, D/W, Outdoor pool, gym & D/W, gym & visual intercom. visual intercom. On a major U/G & storage avail. busparking route. Well maintained Near transit/Skytrain landscaped grounds. & shopping.

RCHMD 1 br side ste, utils incl, no pets, n/s, very quiet Ironwood Plaza $750 Jun 1. 604-272-1516

604-275-2664 RENTALS 778-783-0258 www.caprent.com

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Wanted To Rent

1 BR apt, top flr, wd, dw, stove, fridge, balc. ug prkg, $975, Rmd., pets ok, 604-999-9154 FURN’D 3 Br newly updated apt, Jun 1 or 15 - Nov 1. $1020 incl heat. Refs, ns, np: 604-275-0242 Brand New! 2 Br. 2 bath Open plan over 890sf, large balc. gas stove, granite counters stainless appls, in-suite wd. prkg. Walk to restaurants, Costco & malls. Gym extra. Avail Now! $1800. Homelife Property Mgmt Call Julianne 604-536-0220

DELTA WEST

4895-55B St, Ladner Bach, 1 & 2 BR, Available. Spacious suites, balconies, rent incls heat & hot water, prkg available. Refs. N/P. BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

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.

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Homestay

NEED LOCAL host families 4 L-term int’l students. Contact: procankm@hotmail.com or 604-430-0198

6540

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

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Personals

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10420 HOGARTH, 4br +family rm, new reno, 2800sf, nr schools, $2100/mo, ns, np, 604-275-2629

6050 $99 can sell your home 574-5243 Abbotsford beautifully updated end unit 1250sf 3br 2ba thse $239,900 504-1551 id5107 Maple Ridge drastically reduced 4.9ac serviced vu acreage $458,888 722-3996 id4694 Maple Ridge fully restored 1200sf 4br log home .37 ac lot $569K 778-240-1196id5118 Port Moody Suter Brook Village top floor 710sf 1br condo $359,900 313-1480 id5083 Sry Fleetwood 1655sf 2 or 3br 2.5ba tnhse, gated, dbl garage $379K 951-0405 id 5078 Sry Fleetwood 3260sf 3or4br 2.5ba, 17192sf lot, triple garage $725K 599-7009 id5093 Sry Fleetwood huge 1801sf 5br 3.5ba rancher, 7184sf lot $438K 778-240-1196 id5117

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Houses - Sale

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Auto Miscellaneous

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Collectibles & Classics

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 2H

9155

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

2004 GMC SIERRA 3/4 SLE 4x4, 160km, loaded, good cond. $14,000, obo. call 604-880-0613

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

9160

Sports & Imports

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

1950 FARGO Pick-up, unbelievable original, no rust, 31,000 org mi, $6500 obo 604-985-3086 3 BR W Ladner. 2 bath, wood & gas fp, 5 appls, 1800sf, double garage, patio & yard, nr schools ns, pet neg. $2150, 604-940-8015 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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Rooms

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

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

1 BACH SUITE own entry, n/p, n/s, #5 & Bird Rd., Full bath, $650 incl utils. Avail Now 604-377-2521 1 BDRM bsmt, n/s, n/p, shrd w/d, incl hydro & gas, $750. Avail June 1, #4 & Shell, Call 604-244-7231

1970 MGB GT. Collector plates, new clutch, excellent driver $7500. 604-980-7250. 1978 MERCURY Zeph sed optional Ford rally pack, 302 auto, 62 K $1500 obo 604-985-3086

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

Domestic

1985 PONTIAC Bonneville, 4 dr 92K, V8 auto, collector plates, used for tv $2995, 604-872-5993 1994 BUICK Regal Ltd white, 4 dr V6, only 162 K, all power, 1 family pampered $2150. 604-987-9571

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

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

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Luxury Cars

$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.

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

2007 HYUNDAI Accent 34km, $8900 obo! Serviced by North Van. Hyundai. Warr. remaining. Auto., 2 doors, silver, p/b, p/w. Call 604-725-0865.

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FIRST TIME CUSTOMER SPECIAL Pierrie Marchildon Serving Richmond from Steveston

9160

Sports & Imports

9540

Trailers/Tents/ Campers

1971 DUTCH SWINGER, 14 ft, North Shore, clean, dry, asking $1,150. 604-831-4545

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

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9515

Motorhomes/RVs

8035

Carpet Cleaning

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

8055

Cleaning

EUROPEAN DETAILED Service cleaning. www.pumacleaning.ca Sophia 604-805-3376 LIDIA’S EUROPEAN Cleaning. Res/Com. Specializing in detail cleaning. Bonded. 604-541-9255 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

Sister Team office/hse cleaning. We will make your house sparkle. 15 yrs exp. $25/hr. 604 306-5993

8060

Concrete

STAMPED CONCRETE

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30 yr exp. Quality workmanship Fully insured

Danny 604.307.7722

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

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

8075

Drywall

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

8080

Electrical

#1167 LIC Bonded. Expert trouble shooter, sm job specialist, reno’s, panel changes. 617-1774. 1996 RUSTLER 5th Wheel Bunkhouse, sleeps 8, A/C, awning, ext shower, bunks, tons of storage. $8450. Langley. 604-881-4566

Excavating

# 1 BACKHOE, EXCAVATOR & BOBCAT

one mini, drainage, landscaping, stump / rock / cement / oil tank removal. Water / sewer line, 24 hours Call 341-4446 or 254-6865

8090

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

8160

Lawn & Garden

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Call 604-273-3249

❏ Cedar Fence Installation Call 604-275-3158

Gardening Services 21 yrs exp. Tree topping, West & Eastside & Rmd. Michael 604-240-2881

Gutters

Edgemont Gutters. Sales & Install 5’’ continuous gutter, minor repairs, cleaning. 604-244-9446

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Handyperson

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

Beaudry & Father Handymen Services General Repairs, Painting, Plumbing Reasonable Hourly Rate, References Available Satisfaction Guaranteed Call Richard 604-345-9799 Handi Man Harv Repairs, construction & a host of other things. Call Harv 604-619-0936

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8195

Painting/ Wallpaper

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

604-630-3300 8250

Roofing

8250

Roofing

All types of Garden Services

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

8125

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8220

Plumbing

Fencing/Gates

THE FENCE GUY Insured B.C.T.Q Tradesmen 1994 Call Dave 604-781-9110

Boats

WANTED. 10, 12 or 14 foot aluminum boat, with or without motor or trailer. 604-319-5720

9522

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!

8087

FREE ESTIMATES

CALL OUR EXPERTS

PLUMBING & HEATING

Prompt and Professional

• Dangerous Tree Removal • Hedge Trimming • Pruning • Land Clearing • Soil

HEDGES TRIMMED LAWNS CUT FREE ESTIMATES 604-274-9656 LAWN CUTTING FERTILIZING Maintenance Call for Free Aerating Local resident, 38 yrs. 604-943-0043

RICH, BLACK double screened organic topsoil sand gravel & river rock . 604-722-5252.. 277-3073

Moving & Storage

8185

B&Y MOVING

PLUMBERS

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

8225

Power Washing

Edgemont Building Maintenance. Power Washing, Window & Gutter Cleaning. 604-244-9446

8240

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

Experienced Movers ~ 2 Men $50 ~

ACE OF TRADES: Complete Renovations Plumbing, Electrical Master Carpenter, Painting Wallpapering Kitchen/Bathroom designer & installer. floors Ceramic Tiles Drywall, 25 yrs. exp. $30/hr Mark Local Cell: 778-889-9918

604-708-8850

★ BATHROOM SPECIALIST★ Tiles, tub, vanity, plumbing, paint framing. From start to finish. Over 20 yrs exp. Peter 604-715-0030

• Includes all Taxes • Licenced & Insured • Efﬁcient & Reliable

ABBA MOVERS, bsmt clean 1-4 ton Lic, ins’d up$35/hr, 2 men $45. 7 day honest 506-7576, 986-4350 Cash N’ Carry Cartage: Gnarly old dude w/trailer. Cheap n’ Easy, Call Ryan 604-725-7102

Painting/ Wallpaper

8195

AAA PRECISION PAINTING Interior/Exterior Excellent Prices

Free Est/Written Guarantee Insured/WCB

778-881-6096

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

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

* Save Your Dollars * www.renorite.com 778-737-0800

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

8250

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

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

8255

Rubbish Removal

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

Call 604-327-3086 for a free estimate

★Mike’s Haul-Away & Disposal ★

Quote code 1969 for a 5% discount

Prompt & Courteous House, Garden & Garage Waste Service For Free Quote or Appt. call Mike at 604-241-7141

www.crownresidentialrooﬁng.com 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

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

A Save on Roofing - specialize in ★refoof ★ repair★ WCB Free est. 10% discount 778-892-1266

bradsjunkremoval.com

220-JUNK (5865)

604-

'Haul anything...but dead bodies!!'

★ASK DISCOUNT RUBBISH★ Best Prices, Yard, House/Const, Demo. 7 days Ray, 604-727-6153 DISPOSAL BINS 10 - 40 yard bins. Lowest rates! disposalking.com 604-306-8599

8315

Tree Removal - Stump Grinding Branch Chipping * Free Est. * WCB Local resident, 34 yrs. 604-943-0043

8335 Need a Painter? Find one in the Home Services section.

Tree Services

Window Cleaning

Edgemont Building Maintenance. Window & Gutter Cleaning, Power Washing. 604-244-9446

Roofing

All Season Rooﬁng

Re-Rooﬁng & Repairs Specialists 20 year Labour Warranty available

604-591-3500

JJ Rooﬁng • Repairs • Reroof • New Roof

10% lower than any other written estimate SENIORS DISCOUNT WCB & Fully Insured

604-726-6345

Looking to do some

Home Improvement? Refer to the Service Directory for all of your home improvement, decorating and gardening needs.

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