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Charmaine Bayntun, left, and sister Rhonda Yanko say their goodbyes to their family home in North Burnaby where they grew up in the 1950s and ’60s with late parents John and Lillian Yanko. The house has been sold and is likely to be demolished.

Sisters bid farewell to father’s home Share stories, artifacts with Burnaby Village, which seeks Burnaby memories Wanda Chow wchow@burnabynewsleader.com

As Charmaine Bayntun and Rhonda Yanko sit in the kitchen of their late parents’ home in North Burnaby, the stories practically come pouring out. The rooms may be almost empty, but the house they called home for most of their lives is ¿lled with memories. Rhonda opens a kitchen drawer and pulls out 10 vegetable peelers, a symbol of the countless potatoes peeled for dinners and produce for canning.

There’s the tile mermaid mural their father, a tile setter, installed in the basement bathroom, that was sure to make grown men blush from its anatomical correctness. And outside there’s the towering walnut tree planted when Charmaine was born. For the most part, they’re typical stories of families living in Burnaby in the 1950s and ’60s, and they’re just the sort of memories the Burnaby Village Museum is always searching for, said museum curator Lisa Codd. Charmaine, 57, the principal at Confederation Park elementary, and Rhonda, 59, who lives in Calgary, contacted the museum about donating some of the objects they found while clearing out the family home—from an old Àoor polisher,

and a coal-wood stove, to handmade Barbie doll clothes—and ended up sharing their childhoods. TIGHT-KNIT COMMUNITY

John Yanko was one of 13 children from Kelliher, Sask. At age 20, he met his future wife Lillian while visiting relatives in Burnaby in the 1940s. Lillian was born in The Pas, Man. After her family moved to Nelson, B.C., her dad worked for Canadian Paci¿c Railway which enabled her to travel for free by train. Her ¿rst trip on her own was as a 14-year-old, visiting her godmother, also a Burnaby resident. John and Lillian were both of Ukrainian heritage and thus part of a fairly small and tight-knit community.

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For the Àrst time in years, the number of Burnaby city hall staff earning $100,000 or more dropped in 2011. Last year, 106 staff were part of the $100,000plus club. That’s compared to 110 in 2010, 73 in 2009 and 65 in 2008. Topping the list was city manager Bob Moncur, earning $234,381 and claiming $162 in expenses. In spots No. 2 to 5 were deputy city manager Chad Turpin who earned $200,963 and claimed no expenses; director of engineering Lambert Chu, $187,749 and $1,835 in expenses; director of Ànance Denise Jorgenson, $182,088 and $6,682 in expenses; and deputy city manager 2 Rick Earle, $178,630 and $1,221 in expenses. Next were director of planning and building Basil Luksun, who took home $178,267 and claimed $3,802 in expenses; parks and recreation director Dave Ellenwood, $169,685 and $2,180 in expenses.

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A 91-year-old lady simply wasn’t about to be a victim, say Burnaby RCMP. Around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, the woman had just sat down for a coffee at Metropolis at Metrotown, hanging her purse from the handle of her walker. A thief snatched the purse and Áed. The senior chased the thief and called for help from bystanders. “I suspect she planned it and it seemed like it was over before it started. Only carry the absolute necessary documents with you when you are out,” she said in a press release. As luck would have it, a Burnaby RCMP Community Safety Forum was being held in the nearby atrium, so several police ofÀcers were at the scene quickly and the thief was arrested. Elissa Joe, 42, of Surrey has been charged with theft under $5000. “I am extremely proud of our members and their quick response to an unfolding event. I am equally impressed with the actions of the victim. This is the best outcome we could have asked for,” said Supt. Derren Lench, operations ofÀcer.

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Burnaby resident Eva Fong is no stranger to cooking contests. In fact, she’s pretty well acquainted with the winner’s circle. Fong was in Toronto recently competing as one of ¿ve ¿nalists in the D’Italiano Cook Off Challenge, in which contestants submitted their original recipes using the line of bread products. Fong, 38, was one of four runner-ups with her Lemon Grass Chicken Bahn Mi recipe for her take on the Vietnamese-style sandwich, but still won $1,000 as well as an all-expenses paid trip to Toronto. It’s just the latest feather in the cap of the perennial recipe contest ¿nalist. Fong, who works at Burnaby city hall as a software trainer, said a colleague gave her the idea of entering such competitions so in 2008 she gave it a try with a Kraft Canada contest. She won a trip to Italy. “It gets kind of addictive, actually,” she said with a laugh of winning prizes. In 2009, she was named Canadian Living magazine’s Cook of the Year, for which she won a set of high-end appliances. She’s also won Gnarly Head Wines burger contest two years in a row and was given the opportunity to sell her winning creation, a Malaysian satay burger, at a Hedley concert. Having people choose to purchase her burger “de¿nitely is Àattering, that’s for sure.” She was also featured in a reality TV show last year, Recipe to Riches, where she ¿nished second in the entrée category, just missing a chance to get her lobster mac-and-cheese dish on store shelves. As for the D’Italiano contest, the ¿nalists presented their creations as if they were on a TV cooking show in front of an audience of about 200. They each had 10 minutes to prepare the dish, so Fong had to have the chicken cooked and sitting in the oven. She had just enough time to slice the

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Burnaby resident Eva Fong with Canadian comedian Colin Mochrie in D’Italiano recipe competition in Toronto.

chicken, prepare the Asian coleslaw and sweet chili cilantro mayo, put it all together in a sandwich using the company’s sausage buns, and serve. The winner of the $25,000 prize was a woman from Nova Scotia who presented a recipe for Joanne’s D’Italian Coconut Pecan Chocolate Logs. While Fong didn’t win the grand prize, during the tastings afterward numerous audience members told her how much they liked her dish. “It was an amazing experience.”

Married with two children, Fong started cooking when she met her future husband. “When I met my husband he was eating Chef Boyardee all the time and I couldn’t stand it,” she said. She was working as a cashier at a grocery store at the time and would ask customers about what they were buying and what they did with it. “Whatever looked interesting I would buy it and cook for him.” The contests are just a fun hobby, she said. “I don’t know if it was my job if I would like it.”

Housing for homeless proposed Portland Hotel Society looking to convert 401 Motor Inn site Wanda Chow wchow@burnabynewsleader.com

The 401 Motor Inn site on Boundary Road in Burnaby is being proposed as a site for affordable permanent housing for people who have experienced homelessness. Hartco Investments Inc., the owner of the twostorey motel at 2950 Boundary Road (at Manor

Street), originally planned to modernize the facility and reopen to serve a more upscale clientele, said Dan Small of the PHS (Portland Hotel Society) Community Services Society, in a letter to council. Instead, they have agreed to give the society a 37.5 per cent discount on the lease, at $750 a month, the letter said. “In today’s housing market, this is a bargain.” The society would rent units out for $375 a month, equivalent to the shelter allowance provided under

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Burnaby Coun. Nick Volkow is the biggest user of telecommunications services, including cellphones, while Coun. Sav Dhaliwals travels the most on city business. That’s according to a city report on council salaries and expenses for 2011. While Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan gets paid the largest salary ($117,532), retiring allowance ($10,918), car and transportation allowance ($10,339), his telecom expenses ($1,561) were less than half of Volkow’s. Volkow’s expenses for cellphones, telephones, fax and Internet expenses totalled $3,083 in 2011. Coun. Pietro Calendino came in second at $2,344 and Coun. Colleen Jordan third at $2,073. Corrigan attended conferences for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) in Victoria ($290), the Lower Mainland Local Government Association (LMLGA) in Whistler ($521), the FCM board meeting in Halifax ($3,296 of which $1,148 was reimbursed by FCM for Burnaby receiving the Green Champion Award), and Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) convention in Vancouver ($112). Dhaliwal, meanwhile, attended the FCM board meeting in Corner Brook, NÀd. ($1,939), LMLGA conference in Whistler ($978), FCM board meeting in Halifax ($3,575), FCM board meeting in Nelson ($892), UBCM convention in Vancouver ($756), and the FCM board meeting in Ottawa ($1,953). Burnaby councillors received salaries of $45,368 with extra pay for serving as acting mayor of $756 each for councillors Calendino, Dhaliwal, Richard Chang and Dan Johnston, and of $378 each for councillors Jordan, Volkow Anne Kang, Paul McDonell. All councillors also each received $4,549 in retiring allowance and $3,600 in automobile and transportation allowance.

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Rounding out the top 10 were chief information ofÀcer Brian Sameshima, $162,406 and $80 in expenses; Maurice Schmidt, manager of the enterprise resource planning program (the city’s computer business systems project), $162,287; and Àre chief Shaun Redmond, $154,040 and $162 in expenses. Salary-wise, city staff ranked 11 to 20 are: Barry Davis, deputy director of engineering, $153,944 and expenses $2,921; deputy director of Ànance Bob Klimek, $153,917 plus $8,005 in expenses; city solicitor Bruce Rose, $151,793 and $554 in expenses; Àre chief Bob Cook, $151,053 plus $22 in expenses; chief librarian Edel TonerRogala, $149,304; deputy planning and building director Lou Pelletier, $148,072; chief building inspector Patrick Shek, $147,814 plus $44 in expenses; Doug Louie, assistant director of engineering, trafÀc and parking management, $142,387 and $4,281 in expenses; Richard Mester, manager of business process and reporting, $142,131; and David O’Connor, assistant director, golf services, $141,379 plus $218 in expenses. Other senior staff earning six Àgure salaries include chief licence inspector Craig Collis, $118,026 and director of human resources Kim Munro, $139,882 plus $6,362 in expenses. At Burnaby Fire Department, 23 members also earned more than $100,000, down from 38 last year. In all, 496 Burnaby city staff earned more than $75,000 in 2011 costing city coffers a total of $46.1 million plus $345,089 in expenses. That’s up from 446 last year, when they earned a total of $41.66 million and claimed $334,817 in expenses. All remaining city staff in 2011 earned a total of $80,734,570 and claiming $189,583 in expenses. twitter.com/WandaChow

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Hotel to become housing? ୅ continued

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The preliminary development concept includes a community kitchen if some units can not be ¿tted with kitchenettes. No meal programs are proposed. The site is well served by transit and local grocery stores and there are no schools nearby. There is one family child care centre within 200 metres to the east and two group child care centres 400 meters to the south. “The surrounding neighbourhood includes single, two and multiple family residential uses so there is potential for concern from local residents,” the report said. The site is located with homes to the east, commercial to the south, Grandview Highway to the north and Boundary Road to the west.

The proposal would require a rezoning. However, the report said, the community plan designates the property for a future medium-density mixeduse redevelopment on a site consolidated with several lots to the east. The current motel building also does not meet current standards for residential development and the proposed units would not meet the minimum size requirement of 328 square feet under the zoning bylaw, the report said. The motel has been in operation since 1973. The owner has said that if the PHS proposal doesn’t go ahead, they intend to upgrade the building and continue operating it as a motel. Meanwhile, other nonpro¿t organizations may also be

considering similar proposals for the same site, the report said. Burnaby city staff are recommending that council advise all potential proponents for such projects on the site that they will given further consideration “based on a 24/7 staf¿ng model with adequate support services” if proposals meet certain conditions. These include: that a suf¿cient and sustainable funding model is achieved; that a neighbourhood consultation process be conducted following con¿rmation of funding, in which the area community indicates support; and following that, that a rezoning application be submitted. Council was to consider the recommendations Monday, after the NewsLeader’s deadline. twitter.com/WandaChow

Burnaby RCMP issue warning after accused sex offender released investigators believed was linked to the ¿rst. In all four cases, the victims were sex-trade workers taken Burnaby RCMP issued a warning after a man from the Downtown Eastside to South Burnaby charged with several sexual assaults was where they were sexually assaulted. released from custody while he awaits trial. Sharma, who works as a labourer in a Shalendra Kumar Sharma, 43, of Surrey manufacturing plant, was not known to has been charged with four counts of sexually police prior to these incidents. assaulting four women, two in December 2011 The two police agencies continue to look and the others in 1994 and 1997. He is also at past ¿les dating back to the 1990s in a SHARMA charged with four counts of con¿ning the search for additional cases Sharma may be women and one count of kidnapping. linked to. In addition, Sharma is charged with two counts Any witnesses or potential victims are asked of assault and one count of uttering threats in to call Burnaby RCMP, 604-294-7922, or connection with the two December incidents. He Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). was arrested Feb. 17 and released May 9. Burnaby RCMP say he is “dangerous 2012 Fraser River Freshet and extreme caution Public Information Forum should be taken if he is encountered.” Burnaby RCMP also released his photo for the ¿rst time If you are resident, business owner or work in Burnaby’s Big Friday to “warn the public of the threat he poses to Bend area, this public information meeting will provide you with women.” the information you need regarding the City’s plans to respond Burnaby RCMP began to the 2012 Fraser River Freshet and any potential ﬂood. its investigation after WHERE: Riverway Golf Course Clubhouse, learning of a possible 9001 Bill Fox Way, Burnaby, BC sexual assault and robbery on Dec. 4 against WHEN: Tuesday, May 22, 2012, a woman, a sex-trade 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. worker, who had been taken to Burnaby from the Note that a public presentation will be made at 4:30 p.m. and Downtown Eastside. repeated at 6:00 p.m. Immediately, Burnaby MA RINE RCMP noti¿ed Vancouver D R IV E For more HR I D G E D R I V E Police Department which SO U T M A R I N E WAY information warned other sex trade NO RT H AD F R A S E R W AY on this event workers in the area, and RO E please telephone N the two police agencies, YR 604-294-7460 B AY F and more than 50 of¿cers, W ra ER or visit the City’s AS R have been working F H N O RT website at www. together on the ¿le. burnaby.ca/ A second sexual assault fraserﬂood took place in Burnaby Big Bend on Dec. 18, which Wanda Chow

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Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom has been as good as his word. When he ¿rst learned transit fare evaders who received tickets did not have to pay them, he vowed the situation would change. He said if legislation was necessary, that’s what he would introduce. And he also said he would do so this spring, not leave it until some vague future date. He’s done all that and more. He’s made the ability to collect overdue ¿nes retroactive for 10 years, and he has ensured there are a multitude of ways to go after fare cheats — including ICBC renewals, collection agencies and even prohibitions from riding transit. Lekstrom has shown a rare ability to get things done in a forthright manner, without a lot of grand political posturing. This emphasis on results is impressive. Most Greater Vancouver residents totally support the emphasis in getting people to pay the fares they are supposed to pay. This will help the transit system, because those who don’t pay will no longer be seen as being above the law. They won’t discourage those who pay their fares and are responsible citizens. Last year, TransLink Police issued 57,000 fare evasion tickets. Only about 15 per cent were actually paid. Lekstrom estimates an additional $4 million will be collected, and he says that money will eventually all come to TransLink. That means less urgency in raising taxes and fares, and it also means that riders actually pay for the top quality service they are getting. Straight-talking cabinet ministers like Lekstrom are a breath of fresh air. The people of B.C. have been looking for leadership from the provincial government, and unfortunately, it only seems to come in ¿ts and starts. This type of approach to a serious problem is needed in many other areas of government. Lekstrom has set a good example for other members of cabinet, as well as other levels of government. – Black Press

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he B.C. government has rolled out its plan to reform BC Ferries, continuing the structural and cultural shift that started when the Crown corporation was quasi-privatized in the early years of B.C. Liberal rule. Politically, there is a lot at stake here. Premier Christy Clark’s yearlong “families ¿rst” routine boils down to two projects, reining in rate increases at BC Hydro and BC Ferries. For weeks, Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom has been signaling there is bad news to come. Sparring with the NDP in question period, he has bluntly and repeatedly said the days of fully staffed vessels sailing with a third (or less) of their capacity are coming to an end. Tabling legislation to give the ferry commissioner new powers over service levels as well as fares, Lekstrom revealed $80 million worth of sugar to help the tough medicine go down over the next four years. That’s on top of the $150 million annual subsidy. Quadra Island politician Jim

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Abram was ¿rst out with the predictable view of the Gulf Islands elite, dismissing this sum as paltry. It’s dif¿cult to capture how self-centred and insulting this is, but I’ll try. Consider the B.C. transportation ministry spent $460 million last year on highway operations. That’s for the province’s entire vast, weather-battered road network. This year’s operating subsidy to coastal ferries is approaching $200 million, nearly half of that. And increasingly, it goes to subsidize getaways for those who choose isolation for its own sake. Basic ¿nancial information also exposes the falsity of NDP ferry critic Garry Coons’ one-note critique. It’s part of the highway system, he constantly says, comparing empty ferries with empty

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roads while ignoring the mandatory ferry staff and other costs. This ¿scal-fantasy policy implies another huge increase in subsidy, much of it a transfer from working people to the idle rich who can afford Gulf Islands real estate. Coons can’t say how much, probably because he has no idea. A key legislative change will allow BC Ferries to use revenues from its pro¿table main routes to subsidize little-used runs. This would be even more important if those revenues hadn’t been squandered. And no, I’m not talking about the “fast ferries.” The story is detailed in Head On!, a 2004 book by former B.C. deputy highways minister R.G. Harvey. He describes how the Mike Harcourt government completed the “gross error” of building a new terminal at Duke Point, near Nanaimo. This run was to take truck and other traf¿c from congested Horseshoe Bay to the mid-Island from Tsawwassen. An alternative route from Richmond to Gabriola Island, with bridges to Vancouver Island, had been quietly scuttled

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after the W.A.C. Bennett government was defeated by the NDP’s Dave Barrett in 1972. On a map, it’s clear this would have been the shortest route. Harvey says it would have cut travel time by half, and likely replaced the congested Horseshoe Bay dock. But Barrett would have had to tell his Nanaimo ferry union supporters they were losing half their work hours. Tsawwassen to Duke Point is 65 km, compared to 54 km from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay. A ferry worker’s shift includes two round trips and loading time. On the Duke Point run this meant at least eight and a half hours, “thus ensuring the crew at least one hour at double time daily and often more,” Harvey writes. “Later it became a scheduled overtime route.” Something to keep in mind as Adrian Dix and his crew of union bosses prepare to take the helm. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com

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HandyDART’s high costs not a surprise Re: HandyDart not keeping pace with demand (NewsLeader, May 4) I have been driving HandyDartstyle wheelchair buses since 1975 when the service was provided by charities like the Easter Seal adult transportation department. I have three comments. First, the local HandyDart providers were mostly non-pro¿t organizations. The costs soared when a for-pro¿t contractor was brought in. What did TransLink expect? Second, HandyDart users would switch to regular transit in large numbers if it was truly accessible. Things like narrow doors prevent entry to large wheehchairs and overly sensitive brakes make the ride dangerous to walkers. Recently a driver on one of the Vancouver runs apologized for the abrupt braking. It was not a skill issue. All of the new buses brake that way. I advise HandyDart passengers thinking about SkyTrain or regular transit to take a strong assistant with them. They’ll need it. Third, the taxi drivers might be trained to work with those with disabilities, but they prefer quick trips that are easy to load. It is in the nature of their business that they have to hustle to make a living. Delivering a couple of bottles, or doing a couple of short trips is much more lucrative than a wheelchair trip. Does TransLink want to subsidize the entire taxi industry? Unlike a taxi driver, I do only one thing. I provide transit with assistance to those who need it. So how can my branch of transit provide pro¿t to the contractor, and still be underfunded? Albert Melenius Burnaby

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three-part series Oil & Water regarding the potential increase in crude oil tankers in Vancouver harbour. Unfortunately the second part examining the effects of a spill contained numerous unchallenged errors by interviewees. Firstly, Rex Weyler’s claim that bitumen hitting the water separates into gases and creates a toxic cloud is sheer ¿ction. If he meant diluted bitumen (“dilbit”), it is still a misleading statement, in my opinion. Some of the light diluent will evaporate, but it is harmful only if people stay in the area downwind for some time. Signi¿cant exposure can cause nausea, headaches, and respiratory problems, and people may need to leave the area, depending on the situation. Over a few days, the fumes dissipate. Like table salt, which is toxic above certain limits, it’s all about the dose. As to the threat of toluene and benzene, their concentration in dilbit is less than one per cent, or one-thirtieth of that in the gasoline you pour into your lawnmower. The oil sinks to the bottom, Wyler claims. Some heavy crudes such as Mexican Maya may sink to the bottom of a fresh water body, but typical Canadian bitumen should not in either fresh water (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency conclusion) or especially in our denser salt water. However, the ¿nal result depends on the crudes shipped, and a turbulent fresh water river could cause such problems. Mr. Weyler says he based his $40 billion number for an oil spill cleanup “here” by comparing our situation to somebody’s estimated $50 billion cleanup cost for the BP offshore oil rig blowout in the Gulf of Mexico. He might as well compare it to the cost of a space shuttle Àight; it’s total apples and oranges. Let’s look at the differences between our situation and that incident.

First, there have been serious blowouts on oil platforms; in a century of tankers in B.C. waters there has never been a major spill, even in the half century before radar, electronic depth ¿nders, GPS, tethered tugs, double hulls and coastal pilots on our tankers. Second, a double-hulled Aframax tanker moving at ¿ve knots with tethered tugs in Vancouver Harbour has the safety feature of 10-14 individual tanks; even if the total tanker load were leaked (an impossibility in my view), it would be 12 per cent of the BP blowout of ¿ve million barrels. Third, the BP leak was 5,000 feet deep, and unlike a tanker, had an unknown ultimate volume of oil escaping at high pressure and could only be inspected by remote submarines. Fourth, the Gulf spill continued for over three months; oil is not left pouring out of a grounded tanker in Vancouver Harbour for months. Even Exxon Valdez, a tanker carrying twice the load of our Aframax tankers, which hit a reef at 18 knots and ruptured eight of 11 tanks, cost “only” $4.3 billion for cleanup and compensation (excluding punitive damages) in an extremely cold and remote area with no initial cleanup capability. In my view, Weyler’s $40 billion claim is ridiculous. His statements implying that tanker owners can escape liability have already been debunked by others interviewed for this article. Coleen Doucette of The Oiled Wildlife Society of B.C. claims there are no laws forcing oil spillers to respond to oiled wildlife. This is a half truth. The Environment Canada website for the 1990 “National Policy on Oiled Birds” allows the Canadian Wildlife Service to take over oiled bird operations if the polluter is not doing an adequate job, charge them the costs of cleanup, investigate the incident, and take legal action. She also

claims that bitumen “burns the skin dramatically”—this too is false unless it is as hot as it is in a re¿ning process. Cold bitumen may produce moderate skin irritation. Lastly, the unidenti¿ed person who commented that the port has handled oil tanker traf¿c for more than 50 years is half right. It’s nearly a century, since Imperial Oil opened Ioco re¿nery about 1915. There is room for debate, and errors in information will occur, but let’s try to stick to the facts, and skip the hyperbole. John Hunter, North Vancouver

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Charmaine and Rhonda still speak in wonder at what their parents accomplished under some trying circumstances. Before the girls were born, Lillian worked at the downtown Woodward’s store as a cashier. Knowing she’d be let go if she was pregnant, when she was expecting Rhonda, her mom in Nelson sewed her several versions of the same out¿t. They all used the same material, but each was a little bit larger than the last to accommodate her expanding girth. “She said nobody questioned why she wore the same thing every day,” Charmaine said. Lillian left her job to be a stay-at-home mom, but that changed several years later when John and Charmaine were in a car accident, hit by a drunk driver. Charmaine was in the back STORES FLYERS DEALS COUPONS BROCHURES CATALOGUES CONTESTS PRODUCTS STORES FLYERS DEALS COUPONS BROCHURES CATALOGUES CONTESTS PR S BR S ST S CA S DE S BR S ST S CA S

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For four years, they courted. Charmaine says she found a letter he sent Lillian that was not in his handwriting but in his voice indicating he’d dictated it to someone. “He was asking if he could phone her at Sunday at 7 p.m, to ask for her hand in marriage.” After they married, they lived in the basement of John’s sister’s place on Union Street until he saved the $400 it cost to buy the property at 7391 Broadway, a lot subdivided by the farmer who owned the lot next door. The lot on the other side of the farmer was bought by a Yanko uncle, and across the street eventually lived other aunts, uncles and cousins. As for John and Lillian’s place, it was built as they could afford it. First came the basement, where the family lived until John could ¿nish the upper level. Their large backyard housed chickens and two pigs (named Oscar and Joe), and a large vegetable garden. The farmer next door was allowed to keep his goat and horse until the 1970s. This was the 1950s and there was no Burnaby Mountain Golf Course or Simon Fraser University. The Lake City area was nothing but ponds with bullrushes, where they’d skate in the winter. Broadway was a one-lane dirt road ¿lled with potholes. Charmaine sees the irony in today’s concerns about oil spills when back then, one of the highlights for local kids was the oil truck coming around and pouring oil on the road to keep the dust down, creating puddles of the black stuff in the process. “We used to love riding our bikes on that because we thought it was like pavement,” she said with a laugh. On her days off, Lillian would often lock the screen door so she could clean the house without the kids around. She’d leave a couple bananas on the back porch in case they got hungry, and tell them, “Don’t come home until it’s dark.” Their playground was pretty much the woods around them, forest they shared with cougars, pheasants and on at least one running-off-screaming occasion for the kids, bears.

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Have you ever wanted to race in a 50 km trek with only your wits to ¿nd the way? Now you can, when the Atmosphere Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race (MOMAR) comes to Burnaby Mountain June 2. MOMAR is an extreme mountain biking, trail running, kayaking and orienteering adventure that’s not for the faint of heart. The event is a novelty in Burnaby, where most outsiders expect to ¿nd an urban hub not an outdoor wilderness experience. Event organizer Bryan Tasaka said this year’s race will be lots of fun. “People can expect another adventure-¿lled course with lots of new and challenging terrain,” Tasaka said. The race, which debuted last year in Burnaby, has some new trails added to the course this time around.

Those competing in the race will ¿nd checkpoints along the way to help them make the eighthour time limit, allowing racers who are lagging behind to skip sections to catch up. Adventurers who complete the most checkpoints with the quickest time win the race. “They can de¿nitely expect to be pushed to their physical and mental limits,” Tasaka said. People may come for the race, but MOMAR is also known for its spectacular after party. “De¿nitely people can expect a great time,” Tasaka said. “The MOMAR is really a social weekend.” The after-party will include a banquet, awards, prizes and musical guest David Blair. According to Tasaka the party usually goes into the wee morning hours with attendees still dancing. The race itself offers a challenging trek through the mountainside that promises to test your skills.

“I’ve been competing in these events for 10 years now,” said Gary Robbins, the endurance athlete who designed the adventure race course. “So it’s kind of fun to have competed in them for quite awhile and then step on the other side and create these events for other people to enjoy.” Robbins hopes the race will provide a fun experience for all. “We designed it so that everybody can make the ¿nish line and everybody has a little bit of fun out there,” Robbins said. Event sponsor Tourism Burnaby hopes the race will help Burnaby’s pro¿le as a destination. “This particular race is a great opportunity to showcase the variety of recreational pursuits that are available in Burnaby,” said Tourism Burnaby’s Matthew Coyne. The exact location of the race will not be revealed until registration at 6:30 p.m. on June 1. For more info check out www. mindovermountain.com.

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D TEbook EVENTS New Westminster Historical Society: Presentation on three topics—attending columbian College, a Toronto paper Looks at New Westminster in 1891 and the early local retail scene. The program is free and everyone is welcome. There is no need to preregister.When: Wednesday, May 16, 7:30 p.m. Where: Auditorium of the New Westminster Public Library, 716-6th Ave., New Westminster.

Collectible Sale/Flea Market: Auxiliary to Burnaby Hospital Thrift Shop present flea market. New and old, teddy bear, violin, cat plates. All proceeds to ‘patient comfort and care’ at Burnaby Hospital. (Donations appreciated and can be picked up—call Diane, 604-524-6365 or janddobie@ shaw.ca). When: Wednesday, May 16, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Burnaby Hospital, 3rd floor kiosk, cafeteria.

Librarians’ Choice—Summer is Coming: Burnaby librarians present fast-paced reviews of great fiction and non-fiction books for summer reading. Everyone is welcome. Refreshments will be served. Free admission, but space is limited. When: Thursday, May 17, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Where:

McGill Branch, Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St., Burnaby. Register: online at www.bpl.bc.ca/ events, in person at the library or 604-299-8955. Music at Queens: Kwantlen A l u m n i S y m p h o n i c Wi n d Ensemble under the Artistic Director Dr. Wayne Jeffrey performs. When: Saturday May 12, 7:30 p.m. Where: Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave., New Westminster. Tickets: Adults $20, Seniors/Students $15 and Children $10, at the church office (604-522-1606) or at the door.

Visual Verse: Exhibition of 40 poems interpreted visually. When: May 4 to 31. Where: The Network Hub, second floor of the River Market, 810 Quayside Dr., New Westminster.

Donations needed: Burnaby Hospital Auxiliary is seeking donations of paperback books and magazines, particularly large print, for patients. Magazines should be no more than two years old and Harlequin romances not needed. Donations can be dropped off at Volunteer Resources, level 0, east end of the hospital. Info: Marilyn, 604-412-6130.

The Fraser Health Crisis Line is recruiting volunteers to provide assistance to people in the region

who are experiencing emotional distress. No previous experience is needed as extensive training and ongoing support is provided. If you are interested in learning more about this challenging and rewarding opportunity, visit www. options.bc.ca and follow the link for the Crisis Line. Next training starts soon. S o c i a l D a n c e s : Enjoy an afternoon or evening of social dancing. Each sessions has a live band, refreshments and a great atmosphere. When: Tuesday afternoons and Thursday nights. Where: Bonsor Recreation Complex, 6550 Bonsor Ave., Burnaby. Cost: $5 members, $6 non-members. Info: 604-2974580.

Burnaby North Senior Secondary reunion: The 50-year reunion for the Class of 1962 is being planned for Sept. 22, 2012. Info: burnabynorth.grad1962@gmail. com.

Discovery Day Festival: Please note, this event has been cancelled. Hats Off Day: Come and experience Hats Off Day at the Heights where the community gets together and celebrates. There will be a parade and a street festival with lots of music, food and activities. When:

Saturday, June 2, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Between Boundary Road and Gamma Avenue on Hastings Street in North Burnaby. Info: burnabyheights.com. Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race: MOMAR is an off road multisport sprint adventure race that requires teams to mountain bike, kayak, trail run, trek and orienteer through a series of checkpoints over a 30 or 50 km course. When: Saturday, June 2. Where: Burnaby. Info: www.mindovermountain. com or info@mindovermountain. com.

Giro di Burnaby: Giro di Burnaby, a criterium cycle race featuring some of the world’s top racers, is back again for 2012 in the Heights neighbourhood. The race is part of BC Superweek. When: Thursday, July 12, 4-10 p.m. Where: Between MacDonald and Rosser avenues on Hastings Street, Burnaby. Info: girodiburnaby.com.

24th annual VSO Concert: Come out and listen to light classics and popular favorites with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. The annual free outdoor concert where people can bring a picnic and settle in for an evening of symphonic music. When: Sunday, July 15, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Where: Deer Lake Park. Info: www. shadboltcentre.com

Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival: Come and experience a full day of entertainment featuring performances from celebrated blues and roots musicians on two stages. When: Saturday, Aug. 11, 2-10 p.m. (gates open 1 p.m.) Where: Deer Lake Park. Info and tickets: www. burnabybluesfestival.com or 604205-3000.

Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver: Looking for both male and female Burnaby-area volunteers for its in-school mentoring program at Maywood, Stride Avenue and Stoney Creek community schools. Time commitment is one hour each week on school grounds. Big Brothers accepts volunteers from varying situations providing they are 18+ and pass a criminal record check and eager to make a difference. Info: bigbrothersvancouver.com. I n f o r m at i o n S e s s i o n s f o r Prospective Foster Parents: Looking to make a difference in the lives of children and youth in your community? Monthly information sessions are held for those interested in finding out about fostering with the Ministry of Children and Family Development. Info: 604-520-2900 or www.fraserregionfostering. com.

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The Fraser River is at risk of much more frequent and devastating Àoods because of the rapid pace of logging in the B.C. Interior to salvage vast stands of beetle-killed timber, according to a UBC researcher. Younes Alila, an associate professor of forest hydrology, says the provincial government must take a hard look at the downstream threat from the high rate of logging. “The public needs to know how much they’re at risk so they are prepared,” he said. “People’s lives are at stake. Economic disruption is at stake.” Alila looked at small tributary drainages in the Interior and found much faster rates of runoff in areas that have been heavily logged in response to the mountain pine beetle epidemic. “The 100-year Àood may come once in 20 years,” Alila said. “It could easily become ¿ve times as frequent.” He cannot say with certainty that his ¿ndings from smaller upcountry tributaries translate directly to more risk of the mainstem Fraser Àooding in the Lower Mainland. But much of the runoff that ends up going through the lower Fraser Valley originates in snow melting in the upper Fraser, Nechako or Cariboo – areas of the watershed heavily hit by the beetle where logging crews have been authorized to cut at unsustainably high levels so wood isn’t wasted. Alila said the upper 60 per cent of the Fraser basin is also particularly sensitive to rapid

runoff from logging because much of the region has relatively Àat, subdued topography. The snowpack melts faster in logged areas because there are fewer trees to shade and slow the melt, he said. Less water is absorbed by tree roots or evaporates due to snow being held aloft in branches. Snow in more mountainous areas tends to melt at different rates because of the differing elevations and aspects, but on Àatter terrain the melt is more synchronized and Àooding can be much worse. The Nechako and upper Fraser basins are also the ones where snowpack levels this spring are 50 per cent above normal, contributing to an elevated risk of Àooding throughout the watershed, according to the River Forecast Centre. Alila said more intense, heavy runoff in the Interior due to salvage logging will also result in more scouring of channels throughout the watershed, increasing the amount of silt and sediment ultimately deposited in the lower Fraser. More silt effectively raises the riverbed in the Lower Mainland and reduces the Fraser’s capacity before dikes are overtopped. Alila said the province has known about the threat since at least 2006, when a previous study for the Forest Practices Board ¿rst raised the potential for rapid runoff. He argues the province should reduce salvage logging or do it more selectively, and ensure logged areas are rapidly replanted to quickly provide shade. Dave Maloney, a forest water management of¿cer for the province, said Alila’s ¿ndings were reviewed by the forests ministry.

He did not disagree with the research – noting hydrologists have previously said runoff in beetle-infested areas is a concern – but added Alila focused on Baker Creek, a particularly Àat watershed in the Quesnel area that may have ampli¿ed his results. Maloney said forest companies are responsible for weighing the risks of Àooding from their operations and taking steps to mitigate it. “The chief forester came out and provided guidance to the licensees regarding hydrologic risk and where they should focus their harvesting in areas with high densities of pine.” Delta Mayor Lois Jackson said Lower Mainland mayors are continuing to press the federal government for support to dredge sections of the river to reduce the risk of a Àood. “We are very actively pursuing this,” she said, adding a rapid melt from the Interior is a concern. “There’s no root systems to hold the water so it’s going to just roar down the slope. Hopefully we’re going to get more tree planting going on out there.” The build-up of river silt is a serious problem, Jackson added, noting side channels of the Fraser near Ladner and Richmond are becoming less usable as boat harbours. More than 300,000 people live on the lower Fraser’s Àoodplain, according to the Fraser Basin Council, and a major Àood would cause billions of dollars in damage along with possible loss of lives and injuries. It estimates there’s a onein-three chance that a Àood as big as the two largest on record – in 1894 and 1948 – will strike within the next 50 years.

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Housing bubble fears just hot air: Economist Jeff Nagel jnagel@blackpress.ca

Helmut Pastrick has heard the growing talk from other ¿nancial analysts that a real estate bubble or “craze” in Vancouver has left the condo market ripe for a crash. So far, he doesn’t see it. The Central 1 Credit Union chief economist instead says prices aren’t soaring dramatically and he expects continued

stability over the short signs that builders are term in the Lower Àooding the market with Mainland. new units. “The Vancouver The risk as Pastrick market is still obviously sees it is not from oververy expensive,” inÀated prices, but from Pastrick said. “But it’s global events – a new not skyrocketing ¿nancial crisis away from us. in Europe or a Nor is it likely to war that sends oil fall into the tank prices spiking. either.” He said that Lower could spark a new Mainland home recession that PASTRICK sales were drags down both down in April, real estate and but most prices are up stock markets. modestly from a year “If there’s a global ago, although some event, Canada will also categories have sagged feel it and the housing in recent months. market will as well,” he Nor does he see said, adding detached

houses would fare better than condos. Over the longer term, Pastrick doesn’t expect Metro Vancouver will suddenly become a more affordable place to own a home. “When I look over the next 25 years, I expect prices will be higher,” he said. “I expect it will be even more dif¿cult for many to enter the housing market.” The proportion of people who rent instead of own will rise over time, he predicted, and builders will continue the trend of offering

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VICTORIA – A Àood of new legislation from the B.C. Liberal government in the last weeks of the spring session has the NDP opposition hopping mad. This week the government tabled bills to integrate ambulance and emergency health services, streamline traf¿c tickets, enforce ¿nes for transit fare evaders, create an online system for civil and family court disputes, introduce a new family day holiday and set up a provincial athletic commission to regulate professional ¿ghting events. That’s on top of bills already before the legislature to reform development rules on aboriginal reserves, encourage changes to the school calendar and change other B.C. laws. And still to come is the heftiest bill of all, the one to pave the way

for eliminating the harmonized Tuesday the government intends sales tax and restoring the to pass the PST legislation before provincial sales tax next spring. the spring session ends May 31. NDP house leader John Horgan Debate on other bills may said Tuesday that he expects continue in a fall session, but a total of 23 pieces of new neither Clark nor Coleman would legislation, with only 11 commit to having a fall sitting days left until the session. spring session ends at the Finance Minister Kevin end of May. Falcon said there is no “That strikes me simple or quick way to as legislation by convert the provincial exhaustion,” Horgan said. sales tax system quickly, HORGAN “We should put most converting three previous of this legislation off tax acts into one modern until the fall.” one. B.C. Liberal house leader Rich Falcon insisted that a week Coleman said the government would be long enough to debate has not intentionally piled up the new PST legislation, because complex legislation. its main focus is to return the Legal work on the transition exemptions to what they were in back to the PST has consumed a 2010. large amount of staff time, and That means provincial sales tax other bills have been brought will no longer apply to haircuts, forward as they have been restaurant meals and other goods prepared, he said. and services taxed under HST, Premier Christy Clark said Falcon said.

New NDP MLAs sworn in Joe Trasolini and Gwen by-elections April 19 to replace O’Mahony were sworn in retired B.C. Liberal cabinet Wednesday as the B.C.’s ministers Barry Penner and newest MLAs. Iain Black, both of whom The election of Trasolini took private sector jobs in in Port Moody-Coquitlam Vancouver. and O’Mahony in O’Mahony took Chilliwack-Hope bring the Chilliwack-Hope TRASOLINI constituency on her third the standings in the B.C. legislature to B.C. run for public of¿ce, Liberals 46, NDP 36, and three helped by a strong showing from independents. the B.C. Conservatives. Trasolini The two MLAs won won easily in the region where he

served as councillor and mayor since 1996. NDP leader Adrian Dix said both new MLAs bring experience that will help the opposition deal with a long list of new legislation introduced by the government in recent days. Those include a major bill to reinstate the provincial sales tax, which the government has indicated it will pass before the spring session ends May 31.

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

INDEX IN BRIEF FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS . . . . . . . . . 1-8 COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS . . . . 9-57 TRAVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-76 CHILDREN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80-98 EMPLOYMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102-198 BUSINESS SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . 203-387 PETS & LIVESTOCK . . . . . . . . . . . 453-483 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE . . . . . . 503-587 REAL ESTATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 603-696 RENTALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 703-757 AUTOMOTIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 804-862 MARINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 903-920

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Copyright and/or properties subsist in all advertisements and in all other material appearing in this edition of bcclassified.com. Permission to reproduce wholly or in part and in any form whatsoever, particularly by a photographic or offset process in a publication must be obtained in writing from the publisher. Any unauthorized reproduction will be subject to recourse in law.

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An Earthmoving Company in Alberta is looking for a 3rd year or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. You will be part of a team maintaining and servicing our fleet of Cat dozers, graders and rock trucks plus Deere/Hitachi excavators. You will work at our Modern Shop at Edson, Alberta with some associated field work. Call Contour Construction at (780)723-5051

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ATLAS POWER SWEEP DRIVERS power sweeping, power scrubbing and pressure washing. Must be hard working with a good attitude. Burnaby based. Must be available to work nights and weekends. Good driving record required. Experience beneficial, but will train. Email: jobs@atlasg.net or fax 604-294-5988 DRIVER. Class 1 Drivers wanted. Offering top pay. Close to home. Home most weekends. Family comes first! 1 year flat deck exp. & border crossing a must. Fax resume & driver abstract to 604-853-4179. Exp’d TRUCK DRIVER wanted for BC runs. Exc wages, benefits & equipment + weekends home. Fax or email resume & drivers abstract 604-513-8004 or tridem@telus.net

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Help wanted! Make money mailing brochures from home! Free supplies! Helping home workers since 2001! Genuine opportunity! No experience required. Start immediately! www.theworkinghub.com HOME BASED BUSINESS We need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry. High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.project4wellness.com

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The award-winning Outlook newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time sales person. The Outlook is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest independent print media company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers across Canada and the United States. The successful candidate must have the ability to build relationships with clients and offer superior customer service. The winning candidate will be a team player and will be called upon to grow an existing account list with an aggressive cold calling mandate. The ability to work in an extremely fastpaced environment with a positive attitude is a must. The candidate will have two years of sales experience, preferably in the advertising industry. The position offers a great work environment with a competitive salary, commission plan and strong benefits package. Please submit your resume with cover letter by Friday, May 18, 2012. To: Publisher, The Outlook publisher@northshoreoutlook.com fax: 604 903-1001 #104 – 980 West 1st Street North Vancouver, BC V7P 3N4 Only selected applications will be contacted.

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Deliver newspapers (2x per week) on Wednesdays and Fridays in your area. Papers are dropped off at your home with the flyers pre-inserted! Call Christy 604-436-2472 for available routes email Email circulation@burnaby newsleader.com

Developmental Disabilities Association is looking for individuals with proven experience in businessto-business sales to secure new locations throughout the lower mainland to host its donation bins. We pay $350 per suitable placement plus a bonus plan. You generate your own leads; establish your own targets; set your own schedule. • Ability to commute to various locations throughout the lower mainland • Proven ability to generate sales, build up new client base while maintaining and growing an existing client base • Excellent presentation skills written & verbal. Fwd resume to: jobs@develop.bc.ca or fax 604-273-9772. Quote DBL-May2012 in

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Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEA Community Services is looking bcclassified.com for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite. Training, support and remuneration are provided. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door.

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An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and rock truck operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

AGREEMENT It is agreed by any Display or Classified Advertiser requesting space that the liability of the paper in the event of failure to publish an advertisement shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for that portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect item only, and that there shall be no liability in any event beyond the amount paid for such advertisement. The publisher shall not be liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

GREEN THUMB to assist cultivating in a local flower garden. No heavy work. Beautiful yard. Needs inspired helping person to make it look great. Central Burnaby. Also need ones expertise in making homemade bread. (604)220-4030.

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PROFESSIONAL JOB OPPORTUNITIES. Troyer Ventures Ltd. is a privately owned, fluid transport company servicing Northern BC and Alberta. We are an equal opportunity employer now accepting applications at various branches for: Mechanics (Commercial Transport or equivalent). Wage Rage: $25. - $40./hour. Minimum experience requires: second year apprenticeship or equivalent. Professional Drivers (Class 1, 3). Wage Range: $25. - $35./hour. Minimum experience required: six months professional driving. Field Supervisors. Annual Salary Range: $90 110,000. (based on qualifications). Minimum experience required: previous supervisory experience. Successful candidates will be self-motivated and eager to learn. Experience is preferred, but training is available. Valid safety tickets, clean drug test, and drivers abstract are required. We encourage candidates of aboriginal ancestry, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities to apply. For more information and to apply for these opportunities, visit our employment webpage at: http:// troyer.ca/employment-opportunities.

WELDERS and FITTERS required for busy Edmonton FCAW structural steel shop. $27-33/hour base plus benefits, OT, indoor heated work, paid flight. Fax: 780-9392181,Email: careers@garweld.com

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BULK PETROLEUM Denwill, a carrier of bulk liquid petroleum products based in Burnaby requires Class 1 Drivers. We offer: • Competitive Hourly pay • Great benefits package • Excellent equipment • 4 on and 4 off work schedule • Steady year round local work • On the job training leading to certification in the transportation and handling of petroleum products

We require Drivers with: an excellent safety record 3 years exp. Class 1 with Air Email your resume and current drivers abstract to: HR@denwill.net

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WANT TO SEE Scenic BC! Needed Immediately . Experienced Feller Buncher Operator with Chipper Head/Mower to work around Hydro Transmission Lines. Must be willing to travel throughout BC (based out of Vanderhoof). $28-$34 per hour + Benefits. For more info. e-mail: sbcjobs@hotmail.ca. Send Resume to: SBCJOBS Box 1136 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 or Fax: (250) 567-2550

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SHIPPER / TRAFFIC COORDINATOR Black Press requires a Shipper / Trafﬁc Coordinator for two full and two half shifts each week. Three shifts will be at the Burnaby printing plant and one at the Surrey distribution center. This position organizes and facilitates the movement of newspapers and other delivery items from the printing hall to the bundle delivery drivers. Applicants must have good organizational and interpersonal skills, a current fork lift operators ticket, and be ﬂuent in English. Apply to circmanager@burnabynewsleader.com

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BC’s largest High School Cafeteria Company with over 50 locations is now interviewing team leaders / counter attendants / cashiers / food prep, 4-8 hour shift during the school year to start at a high school near you.

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APPLY NOW: Pennywise Scholarship For Women to attend Journalism certificate course at Langara College in Vancouver. Deadline May 30, 2012. More information: www.bccommunitynews.com

Community Support Worker Required for supporting adults with physical and mental disabilities. Competitive wages (union rates and benefits) Must be available weekends and some over nights (Full time overnight position available). Younghusband Resources Ltd PO Box 21116 Maple Ridge Square RPO Maple Ridge, BC V2X 1P7 Fax - 604-466-1207 Email: info@younghusband.ca

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A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.

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Seniors Discount Book by end of May - 10% off. 25 yrs exp. Guarantee on work. Refs. (604)773-7811 or 604-432-1857

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PLUMBING

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005

• Tree & Stump Removal • Certiﬁed Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck • Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging ~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~

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PETS 477

$1150+ util. Ref June1. 604-512-8725

NEW WESTMINSTER

Large newly renovated 1 & 2 bdrm apts from $950. Available in well-kept concrete building. New floors and appl’s. Freshly painted. Patio and large storage room inste. 3 laundries in bldg. Rent incl’s heat & hot water. Sauna & jacuzzi. 5 min. walk to skytrain, Douglas College & New West Quay. Close to all amenities. 211 11St. New West. Please call 604-834-1756 www.aptrentals.net

CANE CORSO MASTIFF pure bred male, shots, dewormed, tails cropped, vet ✓ Call 604-826-7634.

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-910-6402

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

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Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

1-888-229-0744 or apply at:

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

All Makes, All Models. New & Used Inventory.

NEW WESTMINSTER

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Spacious & clean 1 & 2 bdrms avail. From $750 - $1020/mo. No pets.

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526

SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288

W.W.PLATEAU Montreux bldg 2bdrm, 2bath, 2 prkg, clse to amens. $1295. NP/NS June 1. 604-941-3259, 604-809-3259

The Scrapper

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HOMES FOR RENT

COQUITLAM - bright spacious, 4 bdrm. 2 bath, 2 kitchen, W/D, fenced yard, alarm, W/D, cls. to amens. $1995/mo. 604-936-4827 or 604-936-4824 for more info. Langley City, exec 5 bdrm 3/4 on acre 3 bath spac ktchn s/s appls 2 car garage & so much more. 10min to college. A must see! $2800. 604-780-2767 / 604-721-4421

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

PORT COQUITLAM Brand new 1 bdrm house incl w/d & cable. NS/NP. Avail June 1st. $800/mo +utils. Call 604-866-8182

750

SUITES, LOWER

BURNABY, GRND lvl 1 bdrm ste, Edmonds area, spacious & recently reno’d, 6 appls incl W/D, nr. skytrain, $800/mth. Avail now through June 1. Call 604-777-9943. BURNABY S, Nelson & Rumble. 1 bdrm grnd lvl bsmt ste. Nr transit, Metrotown, schls. $650 utils incl. NP/NS. Avail now. (604)451-5150

SFU, 2 BR suite, Sep. ent; 1000sft, school, bus, skytrain; No pets & No smoking. 604-649-8987

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TOWNHOUSES

NEW WESTMINSTER, 828 Royal Ave. Brand new 2/bdrm T/H, 6/appli, sec parking, $1500/mo. Avail now. Nr SkyTrain. TJ @ Sutton Proact, (604)728-5460 PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1030/mo - $1134/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available. 19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938

RENTALS

Need A Ride, Drive Today. Take $500 to $5000 Cash Home. Carter Credit 1.888.688.1837

WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Christmas in May, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-5936095.

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CARS - DOMESTIC

2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, green, 126K, $6000 firm. Call 604-538-4883 2007 MAZDA CX7 - AWD Leather interior. Fully equipped with Navigation, heated seats & more. 41,000 miles. $19,000 firm. Call 604-541-0739. 2007 NISSAN ARMADA SE silver 44,000 miles, 4x4, Excellent Cond! $23,400/obo. 604-309-7956 (Abby)

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TRUCKS & VANS

1995 SAFARI 7 pass van, all whl drive, 199K, AirCared, 2nd owner, good cond, $3200. (604)430-3556 1998 TOYOTA TACOMA 4X4 new shocks, alarm, hwy kms, good condition. $12,000 obo. 778-891-4501

2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING, silver, convertible, 84,000 kms. Auto. Aircared. $5,995. obo. 604-826-0519 2008 PONTIAC WAVE, 4 dr sedan, auto, high kms. runs/looks good, white, $3000 firm. 604-538-9257.

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 2005 LEXUS RX330, 66,000 miles, no accid./no damage.All power, Very clean. $18,000. 604-722-4264.

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2001 Windstar loaded, black, dark tinted windows. Runs Nice. 233K. No aircare. $950. 604-9968734

MARINE

RECREATIONAL/SALE

2000 29ft Class A Winnebago Brave Motorhome, 28,200 miles, $29,900. Call (604)942-3669 2007 TRAILITE Travel Trailer 27’ fully loaded with generator, slide & awning. $16,900. 604-556-3731.

TRANSPORTATION 706

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BOATS

2011 Custom weld Jetboat 20ft, c/w 9.9 Suzuki Kickin, depthe sounder, windless anchor system, Stainless steel BBQ, & much more. $49,900. Contact Rich 778-998-9302

APARTMENT/CONDO 806

Burnaby:

ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

Quiet, Spacious 1 Bdrm Suites.

1931 FORD Model A Deluxe 2 door Sedan, excellent restoration to original, serious inquiries only, $12,000, call Ron anytime, 604703-5304, OR rond53@shaw.ca

Newly reno’d with balcony, prkg & storage unit. Incl heat & h/water.

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CLAREMONT TERRACE

** 6960 ELWELL ST **

AUTO FINANCING

Call 604-525-2661 BURNABY

LG. CLEAN 1 Bedroom available now and 1 & 2 Bedrooms available for June, QUIET BLDG. Call the Manager @ 604- 521-3448.

PETS

BORDER COLLIE X, 8 wks, vet checked, 1st shots, dewormed, black, tan & white, $350. Call 604463-3245 or 604-725-3007

2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

MAPLE Ridge dntwn Urbano complex, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, inste w/d, f/p, deck, 2 u/g prkg. Nr amens. NS/NP.

Burnaby. MC Bride Place. 415 Ginger drive. 2 bdrm T/H. Family Housing. Close all amens, schls, transit. Pet friendly great loca. $1015/m.604-451-6676

FREE BROCHURE - Kings County - “Land of Orchards, Vineyards & Tides” - Nova Scotia’s beautiful Annapolis Valley. Live! Work! Start Business! - Toll-Free: 1.888.865.4647 www.kingsrda.ca

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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OTHER AREAS

RECREATIONAL/SALE

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2001 Buick LeSabre - full load, fully inspected. Show Room cond. 149K’s. $5700/obo. (778)565-4334

Near HighGate Mall Tree removal done RIGHT!

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Call 604-421-1235

PORT MOODY 2 bdrm above grnd bsmt, pri entry & 4 appls. $900 + $120 utils. Avail now. 604-461-2999

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Running this ad for 8yrs

GARDENING

1 Bdrm Apts starting at $850 2 Bdrm Apts starting at $1100 Heat and hot water included. Dishwasher, fridge, stove, balcony, shared laundry. Avail Immed. Close to amen, schools and mall.

AVORADO RESORT. Beautiful waterfront RV Resort. New Sites For Sale ($63,900). All season, full amenities, clubhouse & beach access. Co-op Resort w/Lifetime Ownership! www.avorado.com Call 250-228-3586.

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

BURNABY

MAPLE PLACE TOWERS

1985 CADILLAC SEVILLE, 4 L, loaded, all options, mint in/out. all orig, and car cover. 70 orig miles. $4500 obo. Phone (604)505-7713.

www.dannyevans.ca

PAINT SPECIAL

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2011 WINDRIVER 230 RKS, loaded, total length 28’9”. Asking $26,000/obo. Will take small trade & cash. Don (778)344-8047. BIG FOOT SIGHTINGS! New 2012 bigfoot Campers have arrived only at Mike Rosman RV! 1-800-6670024 www.rosmanrv.com

PORT COQUITLAM N. 1/bdrm bthrm, priv entry, fnced yd. $725 incl util. Avail. now (604)825-8288

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539

AUTO FINANCING

• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

RV SITES Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, gates, alum roof. 604-782-9108 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

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TRANSPORTATION

Call 604-540-6732

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

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APARTMENT/CONDO

TRANSPORTATION

MATTRESSES starting at $99

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SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

A1 PAINTING Co. Exterior painting & Pressure Washing. Exc prices. Call Inderjit (604)721-0372

706

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988

AFFORDABLE MOVING

PUGS pure bred. 5M 1F, no papers 1st shots, dewormed, 8 wks old fawn & red $800 (604)826-1037

FAN, Wood and gold coloured, great condition. KITCHEN SINK, Stainless Steel, 3 basins, (small in middle) (no faucet) Excellent condition. LIGHT FIXTURES, three. Gold/glass, for ceiling (flush against ceiling). HANGING LIGHT, used for entry way, gold & glass. RECLINER CHAIR green (hardly used) North Delta. 604-591-9740

ELECTRICAL

ELECTRICIAN. Licensed. Local. Low cost. Big/small jobs. Renov. & panel change expert. 604-374-0062

LAB PUPS, Chocolate, $700. vet ch, dew-claws rem. 1st shots, dewormed. qual. lines (604)702-0217

604.587.5865

CERTIFIED, BONDED AND INSURED ELECTRICIAN FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL NEEDS. CALL 604-315-1012 SUNNINIGDALE ELECTRIC

FILA GUARD DOGS. Excellent Loyal Family Pet, all shots Great Protectors! Ph 604-817-5957.

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Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

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ENGLISH BULLIES 2 m. 12 wks. Vet ✔, stable temp., 50 lbs. at most. $1200 (604)725-7191 after 5

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

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1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555.

CONCRETE & PLACING

DALL’ANTONIA CONCRETE Seniors disc. Friendly, family bus., 40+ yrs. 604-240-3408/604-299-7125

RUBBISH REMOVAL

RECYCLE-IT!

CRIMINAL RECORD?

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

Cock-A-Poo x Poo pups. 1st shots Vet checked, non-shedding, S.Sry. $600. 604-541-9163/604-785-4809

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

Improvements,

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

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PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

Factory Direct Pricing

If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

RENTALS

CHIHUAHUA male, black & tan, vaccinated, dewormed and vet checked, $700. 604-504-5438.

.Enterprise Plumbing, Heaitng, Gasfitting

Kitchens - Bathrooms New Additions - Flooring Painting - Decks Windows / Doors Stonework - Siding & More

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

PETS

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

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CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

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PETS

COQUITLAM WW Plateau. Two 2 bdrm condos, near all amens, Douglas Coll, schools, Aquatic Cntr & Coq Ctr. 6 appli’s, storage, fitness centre. NS/NP. 1 in Silver Springs $1295 and 1 near City Hall $1275. Avail June 1st. Call 604-941-3259.

Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

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In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On April 18, 2012, in the 900 Block Colborne Street, New Westminster BC, Peace Officer(s) of the New Westminster Police Service seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $5,000 CAD, on or about 14:50 Hours and a grey and black LG Flip Cellular phone, on or about 14:50 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been obtained by and/or used in the commission of an offence under Section 5(1) (Trafficking in substance) Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2012-1002, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by

the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website accessible online at www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/ civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria BC V8W 9J1.

A24 NewsLeader Wednesday, May 16, 2012

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