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WV school district hopes to go wireless Benjamin Alldritt

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WEST Vancouver school district hopes to have wireless Internet access available in every school by this time next year. On Tuesday, the district issued a request for proposals to get a sense of what the project might cost. “We have a pretty strong digital literacy agenda in the school district and have now for a couple of years,” said deputy superintendent Chris Kennedy. “We’ve invested in hardware: computer workstations for all teachers and a number of our parent groups have done a lot with laptop carts. For the next phase, we spent a fair bit of resources creating a learning portal. That’s all up and running, Inside 45. Virtual classrooms for teachers, internal places for schools and teachers to have workspaces.” The next piece of infrastructure, said Kennedy, is wireless Internet access that enables teachers and students to use the web and the district portal using their own wireless devices. “We see it like you have to invest in painting your schools and ﬁxing your roofs, and you have to invest in digital infrastructure as well,” said Kennedy. “The RFP (request for proposals) out there now is to get a costing as to what that would be. The speed at which we go depends on the cost.” See Call page 5

What goes down. . . .

NEWS photo Mike Wakeﬁeld

A pile-driving crew used a large crane Friday morning to raise the former Esso fuel barge that sank in Fisherman’s Cove during Wednesday night’s windstorm. See story page 5.

Fromme parents sue school trustees Benjamin Alldritt

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PARENTS of students attending Fromme elementary are suing North Vancouver’s school trustees over their decision to close the school this June. The Fromme School Society ﬁled a petition in the Supreme Court of B.C. on Thursday. The petition asks the court for an injunction that would prevent the school district from closing the school or disposing of the building through sale or lease, and for the

Court petition seeks injunction and quashing of school closure bylaw

original school closure bylaw to be quashed. North Vancouver school trustees voted 4-3 on April 27 to shutter Fromme. The decision, made at an emotionally charged board of education meeting, followed nearly three months of study and consultation, a process the district called Restructuring 2010. It is this process the Fromme parents take issue with. Speciﬁcally, wrote the petitioners, “the respondent has breached

the public consultation process mandated by ministerial order . . . by failing to conduct public consultation for consideration of future enrolment growth in the district of persons of less than school age and adults, as required by section 5(b) of the ministerial order.” The petition alleges that school trustees failed to “conduct public consultation of possible ‘alternative community use’ for all or part of Fromme, as required by section 5(c) of the ministerial order.” The Fromme School Society also wrote that the district “breached the terms of the respondent’s Policy 610-Closure of See PAC page 5

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SUNDAY FOCUS

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MANDY Hengeveld worked 16- to 18-hour days while in Haiti.

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MANDY Hengeveld, an emergency room nurse at Lions Gate Hospital, recently returned from Haiti, where she volunteered on an international medical team.

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FOUR months after the earthquake that devastated Haiti, there remains an overwhelming need for emergency aid to the impoverished Caribbean nation. Haiti is still struggling to provide homes, sanitation and basic health care to hundreds of thousands affected by the Jan. 12 quake, according to an Associated Press report earlier this week. The nation’s medical clinics, hastily set up after the disaster to treat critical injuries, now see long lineups of Haitians who suffer scabies, parasites, worms and massive infections. North Vancouver’s Mandy Hengeveld has witnessed the devastation ﬁrst hand. The Lions Gate Hospital emergency room nurse and her coworker Darren Chan were in Haiti last month as part of an international team of 15 nurses, doctors and surgeons. The team saw 2,000 patients in mobile clinics over nine days in the country that is still reeling from the quake that killed up to 300,000 people and left many more wounded and homeless. “Scabies and worms are prevalent in the tent camps, and it seems like such a crime that people are being forced to live like this,” said Hengeveld, who returned from Haiti on April 10. The medical team was sent by U.S.-based non-proﬁt New Reality International. The team performed 43 surgeries during its nine-day stint based at a small medical clinic 30 kilometres east of Port-au-Prince. The doctors and nurses also offered mobile clinics throughout the region and in Port-au-Prince. “At each clinic word spread quickly of our presence and without fail hundreds of people would line up patiently and for hours on end for their turn to see one of our medical team

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MANDY Hengeveld visits with children in Haiti in April, when the Lions Gate Hospital ER nurse was part of an international medical team that provided care for 2,000 patients during a nine-day volunteer mission. members,” said Hengeveld, 33. “A glimmer of hope was what many people wanted.” In one mobile clinic at a nearby tent city, the doctors examined a boy whose mother had brought him in out of concern that he could not keep up with the other children. The doctor heard a loud heart murmur and suspected congenital heart disease or rheumatic fever, a disease that is rare in Canada but not uncommon in the developing world. The team’s pediatrician agreed

the child would beneﬁt from a surgical consult, which in Haiti would be impossible, Hengeveld said. In Canada the situation would have never reached this point. It was heartbreaking, Hengeveld said. One other day at the clinic, a concerned mom brought in her seven-year-old. The boy shyly complained to Hengeveld of nausea and vomiting. Through his worn shirt, the nurse could see his protruding belly. After convincing

the boy to lift up his shirt for an examination the team diagnosed a hernia. “He was fortunate that we saw him at the start of our week, as the surgical team’s slate was filling up quickly,” said Hengeveld, adding that as the week progressed only emergency cases could be squeezed into the OR team’s surgery-packed day. Hengeveld figures the surgical team’s flexibility saved one young boy’s life. Doctors removed the boy’s appendix, which they estimated had ruptured five days prior to his arrival at the clinic. They were able to treat the infection. Others weren’t so lucky. Hengeveld remembered one mother who brought in her toddler who had a mass in her neck, that had gradually grown since the girl’s birth. “She begged the surgical team to remove it, but it was too complicated a surgery being so close to her airway.” Hengeveld said living conditions were better than expected at Haiti Christian Mission in Fonds Parisiens, where a temporary residence has been set up on the second floor of the medical clinic on the grounds of the orphanage. The nurse slept on a patio under a mosquito net after working 16- to 18-hour days but was fed two meals a day and had the luxury of running water. Scattered around the mission were countless tents that were home to displaced Haitians. Among them were medical students whose dreams were put on hold when their school crumbled to the ground. “In the earthquake, they lost their medical school. They lost their nursing school. They lost a lot of their doctors and nurses in the process, so their health-care system is even more strapped,” said Hengeveld. New Reality International’s founder and executive director Laila Mickelwait said the need for medical help in Haiti is staggering. The organization sent out its first health-care team See Need page 10

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Sex offence against niece puts uncle in jail Jane Seyd jseyd@nsnews.com

A 53 year-old North Vancouver man has been sent to jail for six months for sexually

touching his young teenaged niece while he was drunk.

Judge Doug Moss of the North Vancouver provincial court handed the sentence to the man Tuesday for what he

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described as the “outrageous breach of trust” committed by the man. “You have violated our society’s basic code of values,” Moss told the man, who cannot be named in order to protect

the identity of his victim. Moss added he was troubled the man still seemed unable to accept responsibility for his actions. “You are a sexual offender who remains basically in

denial,” the judge told him. Moss convicted the man of sexually touching his 13-yearold niece following a trial in provincial court. The judge said late at night, while he was extremely drunk,

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the man came into a bedroom where his niece was sleeping and began to sexually touch her. The girl ran out of the room and immediately told both the man’s wife and a family friend. At an earlier sentencing hearing, Crown counsel Ingrid Friesen said the man continues to deny the sexual incident took place and that his version of events has been believed by other members of the girl’s family — including her maternal grandparents. Friesen said the man has said, “It could have happened but he doubted it.” She said the man “blames the victim for making it up. “(He) continues to deny the offence and make excuses that he was drunk and can’t remember anything,” she said. She asked for 12 to 18 months in jail. The man’s defence lawyer, Joseph Saulnier, said his client was in a booze-induced blackout at the time of the offence. “He cannot feel remorse for something he can’t remember that he did,” said Saulnier. “It’s so contrary to his character that he has difﬁculty reconciling that he did this.” Saulnier added the man is “not attracted to children or young girls.” The defence lawyer added his client is an alcoholic who began drinking at 13 and would “drink as many as a dozen beers after work each day.” He noted the offence happened at around 1 a.m., and that at 6:45 a.m. — nearly six hours later — the man still had a blood alcohol reading of .20, between two and three times the legal limit for driving. Saulnier noted the man has since quit drinking and has been regularly attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. He asked for the minimum mandatory sentence — 14 days in jail, to be served intermittently on weekends. But the judge said the sentence should be stiffer, to denounce the man’s “extreme violation of trust.” In addition to the jail sentence, the judge ordered the man to serve 18 months probation, submit a DNA

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Storm sinks WV fuel barge

Operator hopes to reopen marine fuelling station this summer Jane Seyd

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THE owner of a former fuel-pumping barge in Fisherman’s Cove is reportedly still hoping to get the station operational this summer, despite the barge sinking in Wednesday night’s storm. Observers at a nearby marina said the barge was hit hard with big waves during the storm. Owner Bruce Falkins was still assessing the damage to the barge with a pile driving company Friday, determining what it will cost to get the station up and running again. The barge, which has not been in use for the past two years, sank during Wednesday night’s summer storm. A boat that was

tied to the barge also sank. Volunteers quickly moved in with oil containment booms to corral the small spill that resulted. Friday morning, a pile driving and dredging crew used a large crane to raise the barge again after efforts with a smaller crane failed Thursday. The former Esso fuelling barge ended operation when the company closed all of its marine fuelling locations in Western Canada at the start of 2008. Since then, Falkins — who previously operated the barge for Esso — has been working to get the station opened again. Falkins is currently still negotiating with the on-shore property owner where the fuel storage tanks are located. Many of the boaters in the area have voiced support for the reopening of the fuel dock. Gordon Reid, land and property agent for the District of West Vancouver, said he’s still optimistic the barge will be running again soon. “We’re still anticipating it will be open this summer,” he said.

Call for proposals will help to establish costs From page 1

Kennedy said no budget had been settled on yet, but in his experience a secondary school requires $20,000 to $30,000 to install the wireless access. Elementary schools, being smaller buildings, require less. “It’s really site-driven,” he said. “Sentinel’s a little more challenging because it’s an older building with lots of cement and multiple levels. West Van secondary will be a challenge with two campuses. The more contained sites, where you need fewer ports, are cheaper and easier to do.” West Vancouver is home to 14 elementary school and three

PAC says staff errors inﬂuenced trustees From page 1

Schools (Permanent)” and also “breached its duty of procedural fairness at common law with respect to the public consultation process followed by the respondent with respect to the bylaw.” The society alleges that district superintendent John Lewis “distributed to the public inaccurate or misleading information concerning Fromme which included, but was not limited to the following: the enrolment trends for Fromme, utilization rates for Fromme, space available in Fromme to receive additional students in the form of up to three additional classrooms, the seismic condition of Fromme.” In a press release, Heather Skuse, chairwoman of Fromme parent advisory council, said “the decision-making criteria provided by district staff contained key inaccuracies that may have influenced the trustees in their decision. The society believes the process that was initiated against Fromme elementary was biased and lacked an element of procedural fairness that should be expected from a public body.” None of the Fromme School Society’s allegations have been proven in court and the North Vancouver school district has yet to file a statement of defence. School district officials declined to comment on the lawsuit. The vote to close Fromme followed two earlier, unanimous votes to close Plymouth and Blueridge elementary schools, as well as another unanimous vote to close and amalgamate

ﬁve alternate programs into one. The Restructuring 2010 process opened with a large public information meeting in early February, followed by a number of smaller working group meetings. During the process, several parent groups campaigned to keep their school open. The Fromme parents gathered nearly 5,000 signatures on a petition they presented to the board of education prior to the vote.

secondary schools. The costs will likely be shared between the district and individual schools, which may in turn approach their parent groups for support. “You always have to continue to build infrastructure,” Kennedy said. “For how kids learn and what schooling looks like, this is a natural step for us. We’ll see what prices come back and how quickly we can move on this. Even in difﬁcult budget times it’s important to always look ahead. Another piece for us is that we see more and more students bringing their own devices, and we want to enable that so down the road we don’t have to supply as many devices and that will save us money in the long term.”

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HERE was uncomfortable news this week in education circles concerning who should be informed and when they need to know after allegations of sexual impropriety surface. The case in point was the Coquitlam school district, which found itself under ﬁre for not going to police sooner with allegations that a substitute teacher had touched a child in a sexual manner. The school district has said it did investigate internally, and did take disciplinary action — the details of which remain secret. But ﬁve months later, allegations involving similar touching surfaced against the same teacher at another school. Criminal charges have now been laid in connection with four students. We have, of course, been down

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“There’s no question when you have the numbers you see on the survey, we still have to do more work.” North Vancouver RCMP Supt. Tonia Enger responds to a recently released 2009 survey in which substantial numbers of Mounties expressed unhappiness and dissatisfaction with their job (from a May 16 news story). ••• “I’m disappointed people have such little faith.” District of West Vancouver Mayor Pam Goldsmith-Jones comments on the vocal public opposition to plans to allow a seafood café to open on the Ambleside waterfront before voting against — and defeating — the project (from a May 19 news story). ••• “It’s hard to believe that after all these years there’s still an element of ignorance of AIDS. . . .” Shirley Young says things have improved — to a point — since her son, Dr. Peter Jepson-Young, made more than 100 media appearances and started a foundation that bears his name before he died of AIDS in 1992. Jepson-Young received a posthumous honour from the University of B.C.’s medical alumni association this month (from a May 21 news story).

this road before. Robert Noyes was a notorious pedophile who was quietly passed on from one school district to the next leaving damaged children in his wake. In more recent years, Surrey teacher Shawn Seong Su Yu was transferred to another school and kept teaching for more than a year while facing charges of sexual misconduct. Not all allegations turn out to be true and the most recent allegations have not been proven, but the topic is a thorny one, pitting the safety and protection of children on the one hand against the potential for career and lifedestroying effects of unsubstantiated allegations on the other. In this equation, however, those interests aren’t equal. It is the interests of protecting children — rather than the interests of protecting adults — that must always prevail.

Increase in Internet hate mail scares

I fear for our American cousins’ mental health.

Every day I receive numerous e-mails from people I know from the United States; ordinary folk for the most part, they come from a broad cross-section of the political spectrum, from left wing democrat to republican to libertarian. For the most part, the vast majority are not all that political. Yet, over the past few years, I’ve noticed a growing trend of Ringside ultra-right-wing e-mail diatribes Bill Bell being sent my way. It started with the election of President Barack Obama, became worse with the American health care debate and went well beyond mean and nasty over Arizona’s new law dealing with illegal immigrants. Now I don’t use the word “diatribe” lightly. These e-mails are laced with a combination of racial bigotry, breast-thumping American patriotism and a great propensity to distort facts and in some cases fabricate history to prove their points. More importantly, they use scare tactics to incite hate. Usually I just ﬁle these e-mails in the trash, and if several start coming my way from the same address, I list it as junk mail. Despite my attempts to self regulate the ﬂow of what I call sky garbage, I have noticed a recent increase in the amount of paranoia in the e-mail material that gets through. Most disturbing, some of these messages include what marketing experts describe as a “call to action” (buy a gun for protection and more ammunition).

These e-mails are being forwarded by moms and pops; people who once forwarded me golf and ﬁshing jokes, now send distasteful jokes on how to force Muslims to commit suicide by going naked for the day. I just shake my head in disgust and wonder why I never saw this part of their character before now. This morning I got the mother of all paranoid e-mails from a dear friend, a man who always has a good word to say about everyone. Seat The e-mail was a shocker and by all accounts it has been sent out to thousands if not hundreds of thousands. Like all good propaganda it uses trusted names, like the Rotary and Boy Scouts of America, to make it authentic and believable. It opens with the type of phrase that every proud, gun-toting American likes to use: “Lock and load!” This particular e-mail is the most amazing piece of simple anti-Muslim propaganda that I have ever encountered, as it plays on people’s fears and uses small-town examples. I can’t help but wonder if the techniques used in this e-mail are the same used by the Nationalist Socialists in Germany during the 1930s to disseminate hate towards the Jews and gypsies. “Excuse the language, but don’t excuse the facts. Don’t give up your guns, and buy necessary ammunition if you can ﬁnd it. Be cautious and alert. Be ready if, God forbid, we need to protect our families and loved ones.

“If you weren’t at Rotary Friday. You missed the only decent speaker we’ve had in more than a year. LTC John Cotter is the 144th Fighter Wing’s antiterrorism officer. John had a two-part presentation. First part was describing his job as the units’ antiterrorism officer. Pretty standard stuff. “The second part was information that will curl your hair. A part-time air guardsman works as a checker at local Von’s. Two women in full burkas buy every pre-paid cellphone in the store. Clerk/ airman gets to thinking about it. Goes to Cotter and reports incident. Cotter asks store for surveillance video. It’s scary enough that he contacts Fresno FBI. FBI investigates, determines these women have been doing this all over the Valley. Cellphones shipped through Canada to Iraq/Afghanistan where they become triggers for roadside bombs.” The e-mail goes on to use other examples of “local Muslim terrorists” in the Fresno area, but the most disturbing is this part of the e-mail which tells people to get ready. “We are a country at war and the enemy is among us. I don’t care what Janet Napolitano says, it’s a fight to the death and we should be prepared as possible. There are a certain number (probably a large number) of Muslims among us who are awaiting the trigger date and will begin randomly killing as many of us as they can, sort of a Fort Hood on steroids. I know I’m getting prepared to shoot back.” The people who sent this to me believed and encouraged me to write about it. What they didn’t do was check the authenticity of the so called facts See The page 8

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Mascot games begin in jolly old Britain AND so it begins: the Pick-On-London Games.

London announced its mascots for the 2012 Summer Olympics last week, and the next day’s Vancouver Sun carried the front page headline World Unites Online Against London’s Olympic Mascots. Beside it was a photo of the miscreants, a couple of one-eyed, mouth-free individuals who look like cousins of the San Francisco Healthy Penis mascot dressed up in Star Trek uniforms. They’re called Wenlock and Mandeville and design experts in Great Britain have already labeled them “patronizing rubbish.” One design critic sneered as only the English can do. “Why can’t we have something that makes us sing with pride, instead of these appalling computerized Smurfs for the iPhone generation? If the Games are going to be remembered by their art then we can declare them a calamitous failure already.” You know, just like the Brits declared ours the worst Games ever after three days. In your face, Wenlock! This of course makes one wonder what kind of mascot would make the British “sing with pride.” When was the last time these perennial grumps and professional balloon-prickers got elated about anything? Here are just a few of the Internet comments from the British public on Wenlock and Mandeville, so named because Pierre de Coubertin, father of the modern Olympic Games, visited a village called Much Wenlock in 1890, and the Stoke Mandeville Hospital was the birthplace of the Paralympic movement after

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Kate Zimmerman the Second World War. “New Olympic record for ugly!” wrote Crayon-bean London 2012. “Make your own Olympic mascots by simply scrunching silver foil into two completely random shapes,” said VizTopTips. “Nothing says Dynamic World City like aliens with poor depth perception,” said the withering Tigerstolly. Even foreigners felt a need to chime in. “Leave it to the British to use ‘Warren the One-Eyed Wonder Worm’ as their Olympics mascot,” tweeted one. “My eight-year-old looked at them and pulled a face,” wrote an earnest English

parent. “Having followed the Winter Olympics in Vancouver we expected so much better.” (Hee hee. Although it must be said that we Vancouverites were nasty about our 2010 mascots, which eventually proved to be wildly popular.) Olympic Organizing Committee chairman Sebastian Coe apparently said that children don’t like cuddly animal mascots and instead prefer “something they can interact with and something with a good story behind it.” So, once again, I consider all this kerfufﬂe an invitation to the childish mind of yours truly to save the day. It’s not too early to scrap Wigwag and Mandelbom (or whatever) and replace them with the sorts of things about which English people have always sung with pride. And why choose just two mascots when you could have a baker’s dozen? Does Great Britain not consider itself to be the cultural apogee of the Western World? And so I give you: Benny and Hills: A fat, bald man and his scantily clad, loonily giggling female companion, after whom he is constantly running while

winking, leering and making pinching motions with his giant crab-like claws. Bangers and Mash: Not to be confused with Benny and Hills, Bangers is a gigantic, greasy mock-sausage with fat bubbles all over it, and Mash is a mountainous heap of lumpy pseudo-potato with rivulets of “gravy” winding down it. They don’t really do anything — they just stand there, shouting, “Come on! Dig in!” at hungrylooking children. Cromwell, Cromwell & Cromwell: Three dour, standofﬁsh mascots in brown metal uniforms who wag their ﬁngers at anybody seen to be having fun. Those who persist will be drawn and quartered, with parts donated to the London Zoo as one of 2012’s social sustainability projects. Tony Blah: This slicklooking mascot wears a

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oil saved Britain’s economy. There are 2,000 wells on the Canadian side of Lake Erie and they still drill. Newfoundland and Nova Scotia’s offshore drilling transformed the economy of Newfoundland and the two provinces employ more than 20,000 people directly and indirectly in the offshore. They have had no major blowouts but are aware of the risks and Newfoundland lost 84 men in the Ocean Ranger disaster — but both still drill and seek yet more exploration. How about Trinidad (one signiﬁcant blowout), Brazil (several serious incidents), Australia (with a recent Timor Sea blowout) — still drilling and prospering from the offshore. There are many more examples of developed countries moving ahead despite serious incidents, just as we have incidents in any industry. Almost any human activity that produces jobs, beneﬁts and government revenues also produces risks, and offshore oil and gas is no different. The causes of this disaster may have much, or little, relevance to our relatively shallow Canadian waters explored to date (including British Columbia, but excepting the about-to-

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A10 - North Shore News - Sunday, May 23, 2010

Need for medical help in Haiti ‘staggering’

From page 3

into Haiti even before the quake because of the nation’s crippled health-care system. “Now the need is so much greater. The general hospital and many of the health-care facilities that used to provide some care to a lucky few are merely tents with over-crowded cots for the most grievous emergencies,” said Mickelwait. Right now, the organization is raising money to purchase an Xray machine for the clinic in Fonds Parisiens. The machine is needed for doctors to properly diagnose and treat the many tuberculosis cases the clinic sees. Haiti has the highest per capita TB burden in the Latin America and Caribbean region, according to the World Health Organization. After HIV/AIDS, TB is the country’s greatest infectious cause of mortality in youth and adults. The organization is also recruiting medical and dental professionals for upcoming relief trips. “We need nurses, primary care, internal medicine and ER doctors, general surgeons, anesthesiologists and dentists,” said Mickelwait. Another team of emergency room nurses from Lions Gate Hospital will leave for Haiti in June. Mickelwait praises the volunteers from Lions Gate Hospital,

who she says have been simply amazing. “One thing I noticed is that their hearts were in their work. They worked tirelessly and with a deep compassion for those they were serving,” Mickelwait said. “After our June trip we will have had seven team members from Lions Gate. That does say something about the quality of healthcare providers at Lions Gate Hospital as well as the heart of the Canadians in general.” Christina Mavinic has worked as an emergency room nurse at Lions Gate for ﬁve years. The 30-year-old was the ﬁrst of the hospital’s nurses to volunteer in Haiti, when she travelled there in late February, eight weeks after the quake. Mavinic kept a journal of her seven-day stint at the medical clinic. She wrote about her arrival in a tent city where the team set up a mobile clinic, noting the smells, sounds and sights of the poor living conditions of the refugees. “Big eyes on little faces, situated above hugely swollen bellies and bare feet greet us as we set up our modest pharmacy, tables to examine people at and a tent for shelter from the blazing sun,” she wrote. “What struck me was how the community came together to round up the sickest infants and children (mostly See 6 page 11

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6 Tylenol = 3 months’ wage From page 10

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The District of West Vancouver (the“District”) gives notice of its intention to close to traffic certain unimproved road allowance between Chippendale Road and Cypress Bowl Road shown outlined in bold on the sketch attached and labelled as“Closed Road”(referred to in this notice as the“Unimproved Road”), and remove its dedication as a highway. The Unimproved Road has an area of 6725.6 square meters, more or less.

The bylaw closing the Unimproved Road and removing its dedication will be considered by the Council at its regular meeting at the Municipal Hall, 750 – 17th Street, West Vancouver, on June 7th, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Persons who consider they are affected by the bylaw will be provided an opportunity to make representations to Council at the meeting or by delivering a written submission prior to the meeting. The District further gives notice of its intention to transfer the Unimproved Road to British Pacific Properties Ltd. (BPP) for the purpose of consolidation with the immediately adjacent lands belonging to BPP . The consideration to be received by the District for this disposition is as follows: (1) construction and installation by BPP, at its sole cost and expense, of 331 linear meters, more or less, of new water main; and (2) the construction and installation by BPP, at its sole cost and expense, of a new sanitary sewer tie in of 29 linear meters, more or less; and (3) transfer to the District of a parcel of land within the Rodgers Creek Area 2 having an area of 90,339 square meters, more or less. All inquires regarding the closed road may be directed to Mr. Gordon Reid, Land Agent, District of West Vancouver, 750 – 17th Street, West Vancouver, B.C. V7V 3T3, telephone: (604) 925 7067, fax: (604) 925 6083. Copies of the proposed bylaw, an information package regarding the Closed Road and other related documents may be inspected from May 17, 2010 to June 7, 2010 at the Municipal Hall on regular business days (Monday to Friday except for statutory holidays) between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

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Municipal affairs North Vancouver School District 44 Public board meeting, Tuesday, May 25, 7 p.m. www.nvsd44.bc.ca ■ 2010/2011 annual operating budget bylaw. ■ Braemar surplus land disposition bylaw 2010. ■ Approval of ﬁve year capital plan summary (2010/11).

■ Elementary school fees 2010/11. ■ Revision of community use/rental of facilities. District of West Vancouver Next regular council meeting, Monday, May 31, 7 p.m. www.westvancouver.ca — Compiled by Debbie Caldwell

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SIGNAGE makes it quite clear that the Grouse Grind trail is closed, but maintenance workers are being hampered by hikers ignoring the signs.

Metro entreats hikers to stay off Grouse Grind Benjamin Alldritt

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METRO Vancouver says important maintenance and upgrade work on the Grouse Grind trail is being held up by hikers who disregard

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“It’s a huge problem,” said Metro spokesman Bill Morrell. “This is the kind of work that cannot be done with people on the trail; it involves moving big rocks and other things. A rock picks up a lot of energy going down that slope, and the concern is that it could strike someone and cause a serious injury.” With thousands of people pounding their way up the famous natural Stairmaster each year, wear and tear on the course is inevitable and means Metro, which owns the land, needs to put some work in to keep people safe, Morrell said.

During the work, the trail is closed to the public. Morrell said when work crews see anyone moving on the trail below them, they immediately put down their tools and stop work until the trespasser is out of the way. Morrell said the trail maintenance, which was already delayed by bad weather, should be complete by the end of June. But that could be delayed further if hikers don’t stay clear of the work sites. “A lot depends on how many people decide to trespass and keep going up the trail,” he said. “The answer to this is stay off the trail.”

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BRIGHT LIGHTS

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Tricia and Andrew Storrs attend.

Lauren Carbis and Michael Birmingham sell rafﬂe keys.

Robyn and Chris Davies ﬂank president Cindy Dobbe.

Volunteers Jacqueline Hayre and Dianna Stashuk enjoy the festivities. Representatives of the Looking Glass Foundation for Eating Disorders hosted Get in the Picture, their sixth annual fundraising dinner, at Vancouver’s Rocky Mountaineer Station April 30. The evening was hosted by CTV’s Pamela Martin, a foundation board director, and featured a guest appearance by Canadian performing artist Bif Naked. The event raised $225,000, which will support the organization’s goal of raising more than $2 million for the operational funding of a residential treatment centre on Galiano Island for adolescents with eating disorders. Info: www.lookingglassbc.com.

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“I just felt so much fear around it, of being publicly humiliated,” he says. “It seemed like it was such a strong fear I had that I was curious about it and I wanted to resolve it or pursue it. It sounds a little strange, I know. But mostly, I really felt a strong interest and sort of a calling towards acting.” To his surprise, he felt at home in the theatre and has continued to pursue both acting and writing. Foss is currently determined to take the next step in his career: to gain a slot in the New York International Fringe Festival (FringeNYC) as well as receive the support of the B.C. Touring Council. In addition to his artistic goals, Foss wishes to reach out to those in need. So, Foss is presenting Little Voices, a solo show he wrote and will star in, Thursday at Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre. A ﬁlmed version of the play will be part of his application for the New York festival and touring council and proceeds will support Seva Canada. The organization’s mission is to restore sight and prevent blindness in the developing world and helps communities develop their own means of delivering affordable eye care.

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NORTH Vancouver actor and playwright, as well as Capilano University disability services advisor, Lucas Foss, hopes his presentation of Little Voices, May 27, which will be ﬁlmed, will earn him a spot in the New York International Fringe Festival. The by-donation show is also a fundraiser for Seva Canada, a non-proﬁt working to restore sight and prevent blindness in the developing world. “Being someone who has worked with adults with disabilities all my life . . . I have a consciousness around disability,” he says Foss is currently a disabil-

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what’s going on for seniors NOTICES Healthy Brain: Dr. Stephen Kiraly, author of Your Healthy Brain, will give a presentation, Thursday, May 27, 4-6 p.m. at

John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Admission by donation. Silver Surfers: A senior’s

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digital technology information session in social networking, sharing digital photos, privacy and security online, e-books and readers. Free. Refreshments served. Hosted by Friends of the Library, Thursday, May 27, 2 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Info: 604-925-7405. Financial 101 — Frauds and Scams: A lunch-andlearn program, Monday, May 31, 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Fee: $5. Info and registration: 604-987-5820. Seniors’ Art Show: Wednesday, June 2, at 2:30 p.m. at Evergreen House at Lions Gate Hospital, 231 East 15th St., North Vancouver. SPORTS, RECREATION, GAMES, FITNESS AND HEALTH Recreational Volleyball 50 Years Plus: Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m. at Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $3. Info: 604-983-6362 or kshubert@myparkgate.com. — Compiled by Pamela Stone and Debbie Caldwell E-mail listings@nsnews.com

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May is Child Care Month

The North Shore Mayors and Councillors extend their thanks to our community’s child care providers. We recognize and appreciate quality child care as an essential component of liveable communities and healthy child development. Thank you!

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NEWS ﬁle photo

TWENTY years after it started the B.C. Summer Reading Club gets about 80,000 children reading through their summer vacation.

Reading Rocks in summer

THE B.C. Summer Reading Club is 20 years old!

Pictured are North Vancouver City Mayor Darrell Mussatto, North Vancouver District Councillor Roger Bassam and West Vancouver Mayor Pamela Goldsmith-Jones with Samuel and Sophia. This ad is funded by the North Shore Child Care Planning Committee in recognition of ‘May is Child Care Month.’

In 1990, children’s librarians from Lower Mainland libraries — who had been creating summer reading clubs in their individual libraries — took it to the next level: the province. They were able to get ﬁnancial assistance from the Public Library Services Branch and help with co-ordination through the British Columbia Library Association. Now, 20 years later, the B.C. SRC continues to deliver low-cost, high-quality

Summer Reading Club (SRC) materials such as reading records, bookmarks, posters and stickers and support via the manual and websites to public libraries throughout B.C. and into the Yukon. Last year about 80,000 children signed up for SRC in the province of B.C. Every year the club promotes B.C. talent by choosing a local illustrator of children’s books to create the images for the SRC materials. The club has worked with such illustrators See Summer page 24

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Kids can tie-dye a masterpiece

WHO hasn’t heard the requisite “I’m bored,” from children on summer vacation?

With endless opportunities for fun before them, they may need a little help narrowing down an idea to ﬁll the lazy summer days. Why not try tie-dye? Tie-dyed clothing was popular during the era of the ﬂower child. With every item of clothing a unique work of art, tie-dye showed the creativity of the wearer and his or her free spirit. Making tie-dyed items is a fun summertime activity — one that can be done right in the backyard. It’s like dying Easter eggs, but on a grander scale. Here’s what you’ll need to do it: white cotton T-shirts or dresses powder fabric dye in chosen colours rubber bands rubber gloves water buckets large plastic bags

1. Mix the dye in buckets according to the package directions and set on the lawn for the least amount of mess from dripping. 2. Have the kids scrunch the fabric of their T-shirts or dresses in various locations and secure with rubber bands. 3. The children then put on the rubber gloves and old clothing, so that it won’t matter if it gets dye drips on it. 4. Then the kids can dip the items into the dye colour or colours of choice until the areas of the fabric are adequately coloured. 5. Place the dyed clothing into individual plastic bags, seal and allow to set for two to three hours. 6. Once the colours have set, remove the rubber bands and allow the garments to dry ﬂat. 7. Wash and dry the items and allow the kids to wear their homemade fashions. *For less mess, put the dyes in plastic squeeze bottles and allow the children to “draw” on patterns instead of using the traditional tie-dye method.

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Summer Brain Camps at Oxford Learning What will your child learn this summer? With plenty of choices available, parents often face difficult decisions in selecting activities to enrich their children’s lives and fill the long days. Many summer camps help kids learn new skills —from tying reef knots, riding sidesaddle and canoeing to perfecting fine arts and learning crafts. Camps like these provide children with hours of fun all summer long. But too often during summer planning, keeping children entertained and amused during the summer takes precedence over their educational needs. Studies have shown that during the summer children can lose their learning momentum and it can take upwards of two months to get back up to speed in the fall. North Vancouver’s Oxford Learning, at 1975 Lonsdale, offers summer day camps that focus on learning and educational needs that are a viable— and fun—alternative to

prevent summer learning losses. “More than just catching up on the school curriculum or bridging skill gaps, educational summer camps are a great opportunity for students to learn to associate learning with fun,” says Telsey Shroff, from Oxford Learning, North Vancouver. Associating learning with fun is an excellent way to build study habits that will last a lifetime. “Because of the smaller class size and because it’s summer, the normal rules don’t apply. It’s the perfect opportunity for students to try new things and to take the risks that they might not otherwise get the chance to do during the regular school year.” Oxford’s Summer Brain Camps allow students of all ages to work on trouble areas in school. With regular school out, your child doesn’t have to deal with the other stresses of the school year. Summer is the perfect time to focus on the difﬁcult school

areas and to get ahead. But more than just bridging skill gaps, Oxford’s Summer Brain Camps help students to work on the skills that are not part of any curriculum but that are just as important to school success like gaining conﬁdence, improving self esteem, catching up, getting ahead and boosting motivation upon return to school in the fall. Founded in 1984, Oxford Learning uses innovative approaches to learning that have helped thousands of students to reach their educational goals. Customized programs based on the science of cognitive development help children to develop the skills that they need to succeed in school while they develop the conﬁdence that they need to succeed in life. To inquire about how your child can get ahead this summer with Oxford Learning Summer Brain Camps, contact Telsey Shroff of Oxford Learning at 604 990 8850.

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Summer reading maintains skills From page 22

as Ted Harrison, Kim LaFave, Dianna Bonder, Kirsti Wakelin and many others. The B.C. SRC, while keeping the focus on kids, reading and libraries, has also been able to tie in to provincial events such as the 2010 Winter Olympics (SRC 2009: Follow the Reader). In 2008 the province held a year-long commemoration of 150 years since the founding of the British crown colony of British Columbia; with

illustrator Elisa Gutierrez, the club created SRC 2008: Read All Over the Map with a fun focus on B.C. geography and history. The B.C. Library Association was awarded a B.C. Historical Society Certiﬁcate of Merit for helping to bring history to life for children throughout the province. This summer, children will discover that Reading Rocks! at the three North Shore Libraries: North Vancouver District Public Library, North Vancouver City Library and West Vancouver

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Memorial Library. Children can participate in this free program by signing up for the 2010 Summer Reading Club starting in June (check your local library for exact dates). Children of all ages are welcome for the summer-long program and receive a free reading record and bookmark to start them on their voyage of discovery. The reading record is a fun way to keep track of the amount of reading or the number of books that each child reads. Children will receive stickers as they reach their reading goals. Readers who complete their reading record will be eligible to receive a special Summer Reading Club medal or other prizes in recognition of their achievement. Throughout the summer, children can take part in Summer Reading Club programs and contests offered by their local public library. The program encourages children to read over the summer holidays in order to maintain and develop their reading skills. Studies show that voluntary reading is the No. 1 factor in establishing good reading habits in children. This is best accomplished when children get to choose their own books — and where better than the public library? For more information, contact or drop in to your nearest public library or check out the website at www.kidssrc. ca.

17th annual PARADISE VALLEY

SUMMER SCHOOL OF VISUAL

ART

outdoor studio adventures for young artists with teams of experienced art teachers and Canada's ﬁnest artists

JULY 11 ~ 23, 2010 July 11 - 16: drawing, painting, printmaking & raku for ages 8-12 with

Patricia Johnston

July 18 - 23: drawing, painting and sculpture for ages 13-18 with

Victor Cicansky

plus guest artist visits and daily recreation activities including: canoeing, swimming, hiking, archery, cave exploration and a variety of fun ﬁlled outdoor games • all in the beautiful 460 acre setting of the North Vancouver Outdoor School near Squamish, B.C. • fully supervised by professional teaching staff • partial scholarships and bursaries available • equivalency credit for senior students • six days and ﬁve nights $695 inclusive for more information please contact Artists for Kids 810 West 21st Street, North Vancouver, BC V7P 2C1 phone: 604.903.3798 or fax: 604.903.3778 e-mail: info@artists4kids.com on-line registration: www.artists4kids.com

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Let kids climb the walls

Manisha Krishnan

mkrishnan@nsnews.com

RECENTLY, I decided to cross a new hurdle . . . or climb a new mountain, so to speak. Not a real mountain — I don’t have a death wish — but a climbing wall at The Edge Climbing Centre in North Vancouver. The Edge, which boasts more than 15,000 square feet of climbing surface, has plenty of kids’ camps and courses available this summer but I decided to take a beginner course with people my own age — didn’t want to risk being shown up by a five-year-old. Our instructor Julia Ronmark started off by chatting about climbing basics, what we could expect from our threehour lesson and going over the gear. Then it was time to practice tying knots, pair off and strap on our harnesses. It wasn’t the most flattering look, but safety first and all that. My partner decided to climb first while I was the belayer, or rope holder. Belaying wasn’t difficult, but it took a little time to get the hang of when to pull the rope and cause more tension for my partner versus when to loosen it and allow him to get back down. There’s definitely a trust factor involved — you

don’t want get dropped — but our instructor watched over us to make sure there were no mishaps. We spent the rest of our time trying different walls and working up a sweat, in a good way. I particularly enjoyed getting stuck on a tricky spot and then maneuvering my way out of it: very satisfying. If you’re interested in getting your kids into climbing, try enrolling them in one of The Edge’s programs: Camp Gecko, for kids six to eight years old, combines climbing, bouldering and camp-style games in a threeday course. The program goes over the basics of climbing and allows kids to explore. Camps run all summer long starting on July 6. Cost: $115. Spiders 101 Camp for nineto 12-year-olds introduces the top-rope safety system and belaying in a three-day course. Camps start July 6. Cost: $135. (There are also Spiders 201 and 301 courses that develop more advanced training and climbing skills — contact The Edge for course dates.) Those who have completed any of the Spiders courses can try out the Summer Spiders Hybrid Camp, for nine- to 12-yearolds. The camp brings together athletes of different experience levels while instructors tailor to individual needs. The camps start July 6. Cost: $145.

SUMMER SAFARIS TEEN TOURS

THE VANCOUVER ISLAND EXPLORER A seven day camping adventure on Vancouver Island Places we visit:

• Toﬁno • Quadra Island • Mt Washington Alpine Resort • Rathtrevor Provincial Park • Newcastle Island

NEWS photo Paul McGrath

REPORTER Manisha Krishnan works up a sweat at the The Edge Climbing Centre in North Vancouver. The centre is offering a variety of kids’ camps.

Highlands United Produc!ons presents…

musical theatre camp

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For Grades 4-12

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BIZ Film students will ‘get interesting’ at camp KIDS’

IT is said that to make interesting ﬁlms one must get interesting, and at the summer ﬁlm camp Passion to Picture, students will do just that.

The Powell River Digital Film School has partnered with Pinnacle Pursuits in Vancouver — an adventure-learning, leadership and team-building company — to develop a camp that will run from July 17 to 24. It encompasses

ﬁlm production and personal development using the power of personal insight, group dynamics, nature and adventure as a metaphor for learning, personal challenge and growth. What makes the program especially unique is that the Powell River School Board has endorsed it, has chosen to subsidize it at $400 per student and is awarding school credits for those participants who have a valid B.C. Student ID. In this unique eight-day

summer ﬁlm camp, the students will live and breathe the essence of personal meaning, story and passion. They will learn how to discover, experience and commit to what is important to them while enjoying their creative process, forming new peer-to-peer relationships, and building a deep respect for the natural environment. The camp is open to youth throughout B.C. from ages 13 to 17 with student ID. It will run from July 17 to

July 24, and will be based on the Sunshine Coast. Tuition is $875 — or $395 with scholarship (plus GST). This includes all instruction, activities, food, equipment and accommodations for eight days. Filmmakers will have the opportunity to screen their ﬁlms at the conclusion of the program. For more information contact Tony Papa at tpapa@ sd47.bc.ca; www.prdfs.ca. Visit www.PinnaclePursuits.comor www.JonoWillcocks.com.

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SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS July 12 – Sept 3

BOYS’ BASKETBALL CAMPS

(Head Clinician: Jordan Yu-Capilano University Men’s Head Coach) BB-1 – July 12-16 - 9:30-12:30 - Boys entering Grade 5-7 $160 BB-2 – July 12-16 - 1:30-4:30 - Boys entering Grade 8-10 $160

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL CAMPS

(Head Clinician: Paul Chiarenza-Capilano University Women’s Head Coach) BB-3 - July 19-23 - 9:30-12:30 - Girls entering Grade 5-7 $160 BB-4 - July 19-23 - 1:30-4:30 - Girls entering Grade 8-10 $160

BOYS’ ELITE GUARD CAMPS

(Head Clinician: Tyler Kepkay- National Team Member & Professional Player) BB-5 - July 12-16 – 6:00 –9:00 – Boys entering Grade 10-12 $200 BB-6 - July 19-23 – 6:00-9:00 - Boys entering Grade 8-10 $200

GIRLS’ ELITE POSITIONAL CAMPS

(Head Clinician: Paul Chiarenza-Capilano University Women’s Head Coach) BB-7 - Perimeter Camp - August 16-20 - 1:30-4:30-Girls entering Grade 8-10 $170 BB-8 - Post Camp - August 16-20- 6:00-9:00-Girls entering Grade 8-10 $170

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL CAMPS (VB-1/VB-2: Head Clinician: Wes WebbCapilano University Player, Team BC Beach Coach)

(VB-3/VB-4: Head Clinician: Wayne DesjardinsCapilano University Women’s Head Coach) VB-1 - July 26-30 - 9:30-12:30 - Girls entering Grade 6 &7 $160 VB-2 - July 26-30 - 1:30-4:30 - Girls entering Grade 9&10 $160 VB-3 - Aug 30-Sept 3 - 9:30-12:30 - Girls entering Grade 8 $160 VB-4 - Aug 30-Sept 3 - 1:30-4:30 - Girls entering Grade 9&10 $160

BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL CAMPS

(Head Clinician: Jeff White-Former Capilano University Player, Windsor Boys’ Head Coach) VB-5 – Aug 16-20 – 9:30-12:30 – Boys entering Grade 8&9 $160

SOCCER CAMPS

(Head Clinician: Alistair Browne-Head Coach of North Shore Girls Soccer Club) SC-1– Aug 23-27-2:30-4:30-Boys and Girls age 5-7 years $110 SC-2 - Aug 23-27-2:00-5:00-Boys and Girls age 8-14 years $150

SOCCER TEAM CAMPS

(Head Clinician: Paul Dailly-Capilano University Men’s Head Coach) SC-1Team- Aug 9-13 - 9:30-12:00 - U9-U16 Boys and Girls Team Camps SC-2 Team - Aug 9-13 - 1:00-3:30 - U9-U16 Boys and Girls Team Camps SC-3Team - Aug 16-20 - 9:30-12:00 - U9-U16 Boys and Girls Team Camps SC-4 Team - Aug 16-20 - 1:00-3:30 - U9-U16 Boys and Girls Team Camps *Soccer Team Camps - $130/player (minimum 10 players, maximum 14 players) *To register call 604-990-7805

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STUDENTS at the Passion to Picture summer ﬁlm camp will not only acquire ﬁlm-making skills, but they’ll take part in outdoor adventures as well.

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BADMINTON CAMPS

(Head Clinician: Capilano University Badminton Team) BA-1- Aug 9-13 – 9:30-12:30Boys and Girls entering Grade 5-7 $160 BA-2 - Aug 9-13- 1:30-4:30 Boys and Girls Entering Grade 8-10 $160

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING CAMPS

(Head Clinician: Garth Prouse-Head Trainer of Forma Athletics) ST-1 – Aug 30-Sept 3 – 9:00-11:00Boys and Girls entering Grade 8-12 $100

ULTIMATE FRISBEE CAMPS

(Head Clinician: Kevin Underhill-British Columbia Disc Sports Society) UL-1- July 26-30 - 9:30-12:30 Boys and Girls entering Grade 5-7 $160 UL-2 – July 26-30 - 1:30-4:30 Boys and Girls entering Grade 8-10 $160

DANCE CAMPS

(Head Clinician: Keri Minty-Capilano University Faculty Dance Instructor) D-1-Intro Dance- Aug 23-27 – 10:00 – 11:30- Ages 17 & up $100 D-2-Intro Dance- Aug 23-27 – 12:00 – 1:30- Ages 17 & under $100

ICE SPORTS NORTH SHORE

Ice Sports camps include professional instruction, skill development and lots of fun – all in a safe and secure environment. Full day and half-day week long camps starting at $140 for boys and girls (4-15 years). Optional lunch plan available. • Powerskating & Hockey Skills Camps • High Performance Hockey Skills Camps • Multi Sport Camps • Goaltender Camps NEW CAMPS FOR 2010 • ½ Day Speed, Agility & Skills • ½ Day Super 6’s and 7’s • ½ Day Skating, Shooting and Scoring

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For more information or to register visit our website:

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blues@capilanou.ca • 604-990-7805 • 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver

604-924-0828

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celebrate together... lynn valley day

SATURDAY, MAY 29, 2010

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DELANY’S

Proud to be serving Lynn Valley Since 1967.

COFFEE HOUSE

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NEW! Movie night Friday 6PM at the park

The parade starts at 10AM and begins on Mollie Nye Way. Detour route commences at 9:40AM until approximately 11:15AM. Lynn Valley Road & Mountain Highway are closed during this time. PARADE ROUTE RECOMMENDED DETOURS

Lynn Valley Community Association

7:30AM - 10:00AM Lynn Valley Lion’s Pancake Breakfast Coffee House sponsored by Delany’s 10:00AM - 11:15AM Parade Starts from Mollie NyeWay, east on LynnValley Road, north on Mountain Hwy, east on Frederick and south on Institute Rd.

10:00AM - 5:00PM LynnValley Lion’s Cook Shack Traditional summertime favourites: burgers, hotdogs, fries etc… 11:30AM - 5:0PM Show & Shine Antique Sports Cars located on Institute Road (weather permitting) 8:30AM - 4:30PM Ride Zone Located on the all-weather field of Lynn Valley School 8:30AM - 3:30PM Face Painting

12:30PM - 2:30PM Toy Sale New and used stuff for the little ones. Lynn Valley RecCentre (Sunday 2PM-4PM different vendors) Maypole Dancers 11:50PM 4-5 years 12:50PM 5-7 years DETOUR & PARKING The detour route commences at 9:40AM until 11:15AM (Kirkstone will not be closed this year). Parking is available at Argyle School — FREE before 10AM. Donation of $2 after 10AM.

MAIN STAGE 7:45AM - 8:15AM “Yyoga” 8:30AM - 9:15AM Magic Show: Matthew Johnson

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In Lynn Valley, one of the most active community groups on the North Shore is the Lynn Valley Lions Club. Founded in 1970, it’s a grassroots group of Lynn Valley residents committed to doing whatever it takes to make the North Shore- and Lynn Valley in particular- the best place in the world to live. Part of a worldwide network with 1,334,734 members in 46,000 clubs that extends to 205 countries, the Lynn Valley Lions Club is a community-focused group that has worked quietly while contributing over $70,000 annually to the residents of Lynn Valley, the North Shore, other parts of the country and worldwide. Their annual Christmas tree sales at the Karen Magnusson Arena has been an ongoing tradition

that provides a service while adding a touch of merriness to the holiday season. At the same time, it has helped raise funds for causes such as the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation, North Shore Rescue, Cascadia Society and many more local charities. The Lynn Valley Lions, through their Lions Housing Society provide a management service for a 46 unit subsidized housing project for families requiring assistance. The complex is known as the John E. Gardiner Lions Court and it’s located at 1055 Premier Street. The great family location backs onto a greenbelt with easy access to the trails and playing fields at the Inter River Park. Lynn Valley Day started in 1912 over time, it became an irregular part of the calendar as organizing groups for whatever reason, came, went or sometimes disappeared altogether. In 1972, the Lynn Valley Lions Club stepped in to revitalize the event

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and restore it to the centre of community celebrations. Since the Lions accepted responsibility for the event, it has grown every year and is now one of the North Shore’s largest community celebrations. With its parade, rides, midway, entertainment and the famous Lions’Cookshack, it’s a great day out for the whole family. If you’ve been thinking about pitching in and helping to make Lynn Valley even better, the Lions Club would love to hear from you. They are accepting new members and you can find out more at the Lynn Valley Lions Information Booth at the Lynn Valley Day celebrations or find them online at www.lynnvalleylions.com. In this, the Olympic year where we have all felt the pride of where we live, Lynn Valley Day 2010 promises to be bigger and better than ever. Don’t miss it.

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LY N N VA L L E Y

Village The Nye House at 940 Lynn Valley Rd. Also shows surrounding property at the house’s original location.

Lynn Valley Day has deep community roots Today when we think of Lynn Valley Day we think of the parade, the pancake breakfast, the rides, the Midway and the festivities for kids of all ages, but for a number of years after it’s inception in 1912 it became an irregular event held whenever anyone could dedicate the time and effort to organize it. In that same year, a streetcar line was completed. It ran from the ferry wharf at Burred Inlet up to the new municipal Lynn Canyon Park. On September 14, local residents celebrated the very first Lynn Valley Day and a North Shore tradition was born. In the early days, there were only 50,000 cars in the entire country and Lynn Valley Road was a wooden boardwalk running through a logged section of an ancient forest. But the people who lived there knew it was the beginning of something special. Lynn Valley Day became a highly anticipated annual community festival where local luminaries rubbed shoulders with loggers and early pioneers in the rough and tumble years before the First World War. The day consisted of races and games for children of all ages, pie eating contests , a log chopping contest and a tug of war. Concessions consisted of Bingo, Fish Pond, a logging show rides, horse rides and a bake sale. The day ended with a square dance. It was truly a festive occasion.

Over the decades the community matured. A journey from the waterfront to Lynn Valley, once an adventure, became a ten minute car ride. The distinct living areas of the North Shore- Lynn Valley, Grand Boulevard, Highlandsmerged as the population spread and people identified themselves more by municipality than neighbourhood. Perhaps it was the winds of change in the 1960’s that swept traditions aside, but by the early 1970’s Lynn Valley Day was in dire need of life support. In 1972, the newly chartered Lyn Valley Lions Club made it their mission to revive the festival and help restore sagging community pride. In the 38 years since, Lynn Valley day has again returned to prominence as one of the North Shore’s favourite community celebrations. It has grown to the point where it is now necessary to call on the Lynn Valley Community Association for assistance. Lynn Valley Community Centre 1962

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LVCA: Part of the neighbourhood since the neighbourhood began Somewhere between 1860 and 1870, British Royal Engineer John Lynn settled on a piece of land at the mouth of a North Shore creek that would come to bear his name. Over the next few decades, the population of Vancouver’s north shore grew and in 1912 a streetcar line was completed to Lynn Valley where Lynn Canyon officially opened as a municipal park. Local residents celebrated with the first Lynn Valley Day on September 14 that same year. Founded in 1911, the Lynn Valley Community Association has been an integral part of the community ever since. A non-political group of over 100 volunteers, the Association’s role is to develop and enhance community pride, encourage neighbourhood involvement and influence decisions affecting Lynn Valley residents. Over the years the Lynn Valley Community Association has played a major role in sustaining the quality of life people who live there have come to expect. Its members played a major role in defeating a plan to build a road through Lynn Canyon Park and were instrumental in the renovation of Mollie Nye House and its establishment as a community centre.

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They also had significant input in the Lynn Valley Local Area plan in 1997, the Town Centre Project completed in 2008 and in February 2010, hosted‘Valleyfest’ during the 17 days of the Winter Olympics and helped coordinate the Olympic Torch Relay and Torch Celebration at Lynn Valley Centre. Today the association is as active as ever. If you live in Lynn Valley and want to keep your finger on the pulse of your neighbourhood, joining the Lynn Valley Community Association is a great place to start. You’ll gain insight into the district council’s views, have input in to their decisions, have a say in development proposals, participate in community events and meet others who share your views. You can become a member at large or join a standing committee that addresses a specific concern such as Community Events, Development and Planning, Traffic, Youth, Property Taxation and more. If you would like to get involved, make a difference and give back to your community, contact John Gilmour at 604-808-1171.

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said that different children are ready for sleep-away camp at different ages—a kid with “a little more independent spirit in them” might be ready at eight, while others won’t be until their pre-teen years. “My oldest child couldn’t bear to go for a sleepover at a friend’s house until about Grade 6,” Sanderson said. “If your child is happy to go to a friend’s house for a sleepover, then that’s the ﬁrst step in knowing that they’re ready for camp.” Once they arrive at camp, though, expect your kids to fall in love with the setting, their new friends and their counsellors. “Their eyes pop open and they just say, ‘Wow, look at this place,’ ” Sanderson said. Out of 150 children at each camp she estimates that only one will feel truly homesick. See Kids page 35

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“The counsellors do everything they can to bring that child back into the group.” Sanderson said she tries to discourage children from calling home if they’re missing Mom and Dad, and she will occasionally call parents to let them know their kid is scared and seek input. “If you don’t hear from me, they’re doing ﬁne,” she said. In the event that the little camper does call home, “My advice would only go so far as to be very encouraging with their child,” Sanderson said. “Try and keep their mind back on the great things that are happening at camp.” Although the thought of sending junior out into the wilderness for a whole week away from home might send some parents into a panic, Sanderson believes

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It is imperative that you understand what type of investor you really are and the following five self-evaluation questions will help you determine this before investing your hard earned money. ■ How much risk is right for me? Risk tolerance is a difficult thing to define and let’s face it, most investors want to find an investment that makes them a lot of money without taking on much risk. Unfortunately, you cannot get eight per cent GICs, so you need to determine what risk/reward ratio will allow you to be comfortable. If you opened your monthly statement or looked online and saw a drop in value, how much of a drop would cause you to stay up at night? ■ How long do I plan to invest for? If you’re saving for a down payment on a house that you plan to buy in two-three years you certainly do not want to have aggressive risk in your portfolio because you will need the money soon. These short-term goals will affect the risk that you are willing to take and also the type of investment that you should be in. However, if you are building your nest egg for retirement, which is 10 years away, you may have a very different asset allocation than the investor who has a very short-term goal. Know why you are investing! ■ How much do I expect my portfolio to make annually? Investors need to have realistic expectations for their portfolios. The average balanced investor looks for 5 per cent to 10 per cent annually depending on their asset allocation. To assist you in determining what return you require in order to attain

consider whether you may need to access your investment quickly for such things as purchasing a property, buying a new car or even fixing the roof. You need to keep in mind that some investments will penalize you if you withdraw from them early or with fluctuations in the market you may take a loss if you do not stay invested as long as you had originally intended. You need to ensure that you have proper savings so that if an unforeseen cost or emergency comes up you are not cashing out your investments. This includes always informing your financial advisor if you require any large lump sum withdrawals in the next year. ■ Do I want to be involved in my investment decisions? Some investors like to have all the control over their

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home overlooking a heritage cherry orchard. Owner Roie Manoff’s 20year career with the Israeli Air Force inspired the name (think “Red Baron”) of this family affair, whose wines include an appealing Viognier ’09, a Riesling Muscat ’09, a “light,” Burgundian-styled Pinot Noir, a full bodied, mocha-toned Shiraz ’07, and pure-fruited cherry wine. Best-kept secret is the weekends-only, small kitchen where chef Tara Buchman makes delicious small plates for by-the-glass pairing on the sun-kissed, small deck overlooking the orchard and distant lake. Not far away, in next-door, very scenic Prairie Valley, visit the Vinegar Works at Valentine Farm to sniff through their excellent organic grape wine vinegars — especially the Pinot Meunier Red, and the French Tarragon-infused Gewurz. white. Also blossoming: Summerland’s dining scene, bolstered by Roger Gillespie’s deliciously detail-driven,

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TRAVEL

YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to THE WORLD OUTSIDE

The Yorkshire Dales: The Yorkshire Dales (also known as The Dales) is the name given to an upland area in Northern England. The area lies within the historic county boundaries of Yorkshire, though it spans the ceremonial counties of North Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Cumbria. Most of the area falls within the Yorkshire Dales National Park, created in 1954, and now one of the 15 National Parks of Britain. The Dales is a collection of river valleys and the hills among them, rising from the Vale of York westwards to the hilltops of the main Pennine watershed. In some places the area even extends westwards across the watershed, but most of the valleys drain eastwards to the Vale of York, into the Ouse and then the Humber. — Wikipedia

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PERFECT dry stone walls divide lush valleys into a maze of tiny pastures in the Yorkshire Dales.

TOURING NORTHERN ENGLAND’S UPLANDS

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Dallying in The Dales

Contributing Writer

y heart pounds with anticipation. I am returning to my roots. Forty-five years ago I drove my 1937 Morris 8 Tourer convertible through this area — my back yard. Roof down. Windscreen folded flat. Cheese-cutter cap held firm with flying goggles, I was king of the road. (Oddly the same model was chosen for James Herriot in the TV series All Creatures Great and Small). I have finally navigated my way through the labyrinth that is medieval Skipton’s one-way street system. Brightly coloured canal boats sit serenely under bridges once built for packhorses. The market, a thriceweekly event since King John granted a charter back in 1204, blocks the main street. Skipton is billed as “Gateway to The Dales.” When I find the decidedly minor B6265, my skateboard-sized Fiat 500 absorbs a selfish chunk of the narrow road. Heading for Grassington, I breathe a sigh of relief. In 1954 The Yorkshire Dales National Park was established. It encompasses 1,769 square kilometres of unique countryside. Astonishingly little has changed. Sheep dot the rocky hillsides. Perfect dry stone walls divide lush valleys into a maze of tiny pastures. Farmhouses built from locally quarried sandstone are nestled into folds of gently undulating countryside. Suddenly I am back at the wheel of my old roadster. A “Dale” is the Viking word for valley. There are more than 20 Dales. Many are named after the river that divides them — Wharfedale, Nidderdale, Swaledale. Each differs in character and atmosphere. Erosion of glacial ice some 300 million years ago turned limestone, shale and sandstone into an area rich with caves, waterfalls, fertile valleys and barren moorland

DRY stone walls define borders in the Yorkshire Dales (left) while (right) a police car negotiates a hill near Langthwaite. straddling the Pennine Mountains. The narrow lanes of Grassington are lined with pubs. Hikers and bikers fill the roadside tables knocking back well-deserved pints of Wonky Donkey, Old Peculiar and Crackshot. Traffic has stopped, allowing ponytrekkers to pass. It takes me a while to reach Hawes. I find myself constantly nosing down country lanes. Some are just wide enough for a well-equipped 10-speed. I am drawn by irresistible signs to places like Crackpot, Yockenthwaite and Low Row — always fearful of coming head-to-head with another tourist or a hurrying “James Herriot” with an expectant ewe to tend. The sun is like will-o’-the-wisp. One minute it breaks through grey clouds to magically focus on golden stubble of a freshly harvested field. I park my car, switch camera lenses, and poof — the clouds have

won the race. Dalesfolk are a hardy lot. Spinning and knitting once went hand in hand with sheep farming. Eighteenth century soldiers sported woollen stockings crafted by the ladies of Dent while their counterparts in Sedbergh knitted blue caps for Britain’s convicts. New technology brought river power to drive textile mills. The Foster Beck ”breast” mill (fed from the side) was driven by a 34-foot water wheel until it’s closure in 1966. The wheel survives. The mill is a row of cottages. Stone quarries offset the ﬁnancial foibles of sheep farming. Lead mining built the pretty villages of Muker, Thwaite and Reeth. Today it’s all tearooms and trekkers that keep the roses blooming in immaculate stone See Hawes page 40

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Crafted with care

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FARMERS Markets are open for business every weekend through October featuring a variety of goods, food and crafts at Lonsdale Quay Plaza on Saturdays and on Bellevue Avenue between 13th and 14th streets in West Vancouver on Sundays. Above: Sherazad Jamal sells handmade vegan leather purses, clutches and handbags through her company Free Lion Products. At left: Jennifer Shaw of Picture Perfecct Cakes shows off one of her coffee cup bouquet creations.

The History and Construction of Lions Gate Bridge: Heritage consultant and preservation advocate Donald Luxton will give a lecture, Wednesday, May 26, 7 p.m. at the West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre, 695 21st St. Luxton co-authored tthe book Lions Gate. Increase Your Home Attractiveness and Value through Sustainable Community Building: Cool Drinks will host this presentation that addresses the impact of the building and construction industry on greenhouse gas emissions, resource use and waste, Wednesday, May 26, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Gleneagles Golf Course, 6190 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Fee: $5. Registration: registration@coolnorthshore.ca. Info: www.coolnorthshore.ca. Amazon Journey: A Rainforest Adventure with Diego Samper. Learn about the Amazon Rainforest and the Calanoa Project, which proposes an innovative and integrated approach to ecology and culture, Wednesday, May 26, 7-9 p.m. at the Ferry Building Gallery, 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. No registration required. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Drop- in by donation. Parkgate Community Services AGM and Community and Volunteer Recognition will take place Thursday, May

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Your New Business begins in the News Moja Coffee was founded on the North Shore 6 years ago. When we started our business, we focused on supplying coffee shops and select restaurants from the North Shore to Whistler, with fresh roasted beans. In our early days we were roasting only in a small warehouse located near the Capilano Mall. Thanks to strong growth Moja moved it’s operation, combining our roasting operation and an authentic Milan Italy inspired cafe. Complete with a circa 1940’s replica La Victoria Arduino espresso machine, our destination cafe has allowed us to showcase coffee in a very traditional fashion. While many say word of mouth advertising is best (and we believe strongly in that), the most significant growth for our cafe happened following our first ever advertising campaign with the North Shore News. In April of 2009, we held our first open house event, and promoted the sale in 3 editions of the North Shore News. The result...lineups out our door to the street before the doors opened at 9am on Saturday morning! We were overwhelmed with people, and were extremely happy with the result of the advertising campaign. From the first contact with Amanda Rawlings in sales, to dealing with the photography staff and design department, our attempt to attract new business was as easy as could be. At Moja, we have two sales per year only, and we need to get maximum exposure to ensure the success of those days. Our second sale in December of 2009 echoed our earlier experience as once again the day ended up a huge success. To put our advertising success with North Shore News into perspective: our sales were up 500% over our normal cafe business. Those numbers are huge and now factor in to our monthly budgets as we move forward. Having been a long time reader of the paper, and now an advertiser, I can honestly say that the North Shore News continues to be my first choice for connecting to the local community. Best regards, Doug Finley, President, Moja Coffee Corp

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PETS

Be ‘still’ when your dog behaves badly THERE is a great country song by Tim McGraw called “Still.”

The song will not win any awards, and I don’t think it has hit the top of the charts, but it has some pretty thought-provoking lyrics, as most country songs do. This particular song is about ﬁnding that quiet spot within ourselves, even in the moments of extreme chaos, that allows us to remain calm and assertive and in touch with the source of our being. This being, of course, is the voice within us that guides us along our life journey. For most of us, having a dog enhances our lives and allows us to be calm and peaceful. Their playful yet peaceful energy transfers onto us and settles our nerves, slows our pace and allows us to live within the moment. But for some, the dogs in our lives are far from peaceful. Their energy is verging on frantic and they are often anxious. The owners of these dogs often ﬁnd themselves living in a state of stress around their dogs rather than any level of peace and stillness. There is no doubt that these dogs are in great need of leadership and that leadership involves being calm, yet assertive. When I use the word assertive it does not mean I am suggesting that we are physical with our

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dogs in any way, that we be aggressive and violent. It also does not imply the expression of anger or any other fearbased emotion. Assertiveness is a quiet conﬁdence that implies complete control and “knowing,” a Dalai Lama approach rather than a JeanClaude Van Damme approach to managing your dog. But how do you become calm and assertive when the dog you have is screaming like a tortured monkey in the backseat of your car as you drive to the dog park? In comes that song by Tim McGraw: Be still. You may think I am kidding around here, but this is serious advice. We are never given the dog we want; we are all given the dog that we need. If you have a dog that drains your last nerve on a regular basis, it is because you as a dog owner are in dire need of a lesson in calm, patient and peaceful energy.

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Using the screaming monkey dog as an example, there is nothing that can correct that type of behaviour other than patience and calm energy from the dog owner. Any type of correction — be it an angry yell to “Shut up” or another form of negative and aggressive energy — will give temporary peace, but eventually the dog resumes screaming with greater intensity than before. “Fixing” the dog and its behaviour involves patience and tolerance from the time you rise in the morning to

the moment you fall asleep at night, not just when the dog is expressing the unwanted behaviours. Yet it is especially important the moment the thought enters your mind to make a visit to the dog park. You must adopt an attitude of peace and serenity. Every action you make, from grabbing the leash, to asking your dog to sit or walking out the door, is done with a calm but assertive energy. I often suggest that dog owners take a few deep breaths — in through the nose and out through the

mouth — to calm themselves before and during the anxious dog situation they are dealing with. You should not ignore your dog, but simply work through the challenging behaviours with a calm indifference and be unemotional and detached — a feeling of inner stillness. Take as a model a duck on a pond. Under the water, the duck is paddling like mad, but above, all that can be seen is the peaceful glide along the water. Instead of seeing your dog as frantic and out of control,

re-frame their behaviours in your mind as being calm and respectful. Visualize how you want your dog to behave even though you are dealing with an angst-ridden dog. You remain composed despite your dog’s anxiety. As you adopt a calm and assertive behaviour, your dog will feed off your energy instead of the other way around. In time, your dog will begin to calm down more quickly and eventually become and remain the calm and submissive dog you want. joan@k9kinship.com

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THE Carson Graham senior boys rugby team scored a stirring 15-10 overtime victory over St. George’s School Thursday at Stanley Park’s Brockton Oval to claim the New Zealand Shield as Lower Mainland AAA champions.

THREE TO SEE THIS WEEK RUGBY Junior boys V&D championship ROCKRIDGE vs. CARSON GRAHAM May 27, 3:30 p.m., Lucas Centre ﬁeld SOCCER Junior girls V&D championship ARGYLE vs BURNABY CENTRAL May 25, 3:30 p.m., Sutherland turf TRIATHLON North Shore Spring Triathlon May 24, 7:30 a.m.-noon, Ron Andrew recreation centre

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A near perfect season came to a stormy end for the Windsor Dukes senior girls soccer team as they lost a do-or-die provincial qualiﬁer in a shootout on Wednesday night to Burnaby’s St. Thomas More.

The win came less than three weeks after the private, all-boys school from Vancouver handed Carson Graham a 26-12 defeat in the final game of the regular season. It looked like the Saints were going to have their way with the Eagles again on Thursday as they scored a try to go up 7-0 less than two minutes into the game. But Carson battled back with Hayden Nicol, in his first game as the team’s goal kicker, knocking in a penalty to close it to 7-3. A St. George’s penalty kick and a Carson Graham penalty try made the score 1010 at the half, and despite some good pressure from the Eagles, the score remained tied at 10 at the end of the second half. Nicol had a chance to win it in regulation but a late penalty kick from in close sailed wide. He would make amends. With time winding down NEWS photos Lisa King in overtime Carson needed to score to secure the win but CARSON Graham’s Ashkon Mohammadi fights through an Argyle tackler as it was St. George’s who made teammate Dardan Goga provides support in a playoff win for Carson. The Eagles the final push, forcing their went on to claim the Lower Mainland title with an OT win over St. George’s. way deep into Carson territory. With the game all but lost Nicol swiped victory for the Eagles, intercepting a pass and running it back 85 metres for the game-winning breakaway try. “I was happy for him,” said Carson head coach Tom Larisch. “He had his head down after missing the kick and for him to bounce back and make such a clutch play was very impressive.” Nicol, a star quarterback for the Carson Graham football team, does not have a lot of rugby experience but he is learning the game quickly and he used his athletic ability to make a great play, said Larisch. “He’s really concentrated on his football, but he wanted to play (rugby) in his Grade 12 year so his learning curve was really high like a lot of players on our team,” the coach said. “He learned how to come up on defence properly and was in the right spot and then he used his athleticism to make the right decision and go all the way.” The New Zealand Shield final was an intense matchup between the polished players from private St. George’s and the See Carson page 47

JORDAN Gesic (with ball) helped the Eagles top Argyle 28-6.

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With the North Shore/ Burnaby zone’s only provincial AA berth on the line the two teams battled to a scoreless tie through Wednesday evening’s wicked rain and wind storm before STM prevailed 4-2 in the shootout. “They’re disappointed but I think they also did everything they could,” said Windsor coach Greg Hockley about his players, adding that his team carried the play through much of the game and generated many scoring opportunities without ultimately finding the net. “They outplayed (STM), they did everything but score the goal that would put them through. I told them after the game, ‘Hold your heads high.’ Because we did everything we could this year to make provincials and sometimes you hit a hot goaltender and you just don’t get the bounces that you want to.” The massive windstorm that blasted the region hit the game right around halftime, drenching the players and the field and blowing branches and debris onto the field. “It got miserable very quickly,” said Hockley. “The weather is definitely not an excuse but it was a factor in helping make it harder to score goals, that’s for sure.” The Dukes actually thought they had a breakthrough in regulation time but the goal they knocked in was called offside. The players were nearly spent by the time the shootout rolled around after regulation and overtime, the coach said. “People were cold and miserable by that point, realizing that it would come down to basically a 50/50 kind of coin flip,” said Hockley. “You can’t take anything away from STM, they did what they had to do. They held a very good offensive team by playing defensively and they finished in the shootout.” See Pipers page 46

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It was a tough way to finish the season for the Dukes, who end the year with 12 wins and only the one shootout loss. The team gave up only three goals all season. Hockley said his players were disappointed but also felt that they gave it everything they had. “They felt like they did prove that they were the better team. I think everyone that was watching that game knew who the better team was and the better team doesn’t always win in soccer,” he said. “That happens though. That’s sports.” Hockley commended Grade 12 seniors Lia Marining, Mallory Johnson, Olivia Carrillo, Jessica Gazzola, Nicole Lam, and Tasha Acaster who are all moving on after playing soccer at Windsor for the past five years. ••• In AAA action North Shore juggernauts Argyle will finish their fine season at the provincial championships after scoring a 3-2 win over Burnaby Central on Monday in a win-and-you’re-in playoff qualifier. Argyle came into the game as the North Shore No. 1 team after finishing the regular season with a perfect 10-0 record, scoring 41 goals while giving up only seven. They’ll travel to Victoria for the provincials scheduled for June 3-5. Handsworth secondary, last year’s provincial champion, won’t get the chance to join Argyle and defend their crown after a tight 1-0 loss to Burnaby Central knocked them out on Wednesday.

NORTH Vancouver’s Sarah McLeod defeated Olesha Karringten with a second-round TKO at a Battlefield Fight League mixed martial arts event held May 15 at Vancouver’s Rocky Mountaineer Station. McLeod, weighing in at 127 pounds, struggled in the first round against the 143-pound Karringten but the North Van fighter found her range in the second, ending the fight with a barrage of punches that led to the stoppage 44 seconds into the round. The win came after a “wardrobe malfunction” in the first round that led to McLeod’s sports bra being duct-taped back into place before the second round. “Everyone got more than what they paid for,” McLeod wrote on her Facebook fan page after the fight. “Duct tape works wonders.” The fight was chosen as the “fight of the night” for the 11-bout event. — Andy Prest

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Carson, Rockridge claim NZ Shields From page 45

Graham will go in ranked No. 2 in the province behind Vancouver Island’s Shawnigan Lake, another private school with an extensive history of rugby success. The Eagles will be joined in provincials by fellow North Vancouver teams Argyle and Handsworth — two schools that are not normally known for their rugby. On Thursday Argyle knocked off Handsworth 37-14 in the Lower Mainland third-place game to give the North Shore three teams in the league’s top four. Argyle will enter provincials ranked eighth while Handsworth goes in ranked 11th. “They are legitimate rugby programs now that can knock off anybody on any given day,” said Larisch. “Argyle has a strong year this year, I think this is kind of their big year. They’ve put a lot of work in, they have a couple of outstanding players and have been working hard to up their program. It’s great to see them ranked in the top eight. (And) Handsworth has been working very hard over the last few years to try to develop a rugby program.” ••• A North Shore powerhouse also claimed the AA Lower Mainland New Zealand shield Thursday as Rockridge continued their ﬁne season with a 36-10 win over Richmond’s Hugh McRoberts. A string of impressive mid-season victories, including a 26-20

powerful teamwork from public Carson Graham, said Larisch. “(St. George’s) has a lot of Canada players, a lot of specialized rugby players. It was a very good win for our program,” he said. “It’s really good to see a bunch of public school kids from diverse backgrounds and neighbourhoods and money situations just all work together to overcome some pretty serious odds against some more privileged schools and specialized rugby schools.” And while Nicol’s big play sealed the win, it was the whole team’s effort that won the day, said Larisch “That’s the only way our team wins. We don’t have one or two star players, we’ve got 15 decent athletes who are ﬁguring out the game and playing as a team,” he said. “For our kids to realize that teamwork and athleticism and toughness can overcome all the whole money and specialization is very important. And now that they know that, I think we can make an honest run at the championship.” The win over St. George’s, previously unbeaten this year, gives the Carson players a lot of conﬁdence heading into the provincial championships scheduled for May 29-June 5 in Abbotsford. Carson

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HAWLEY, Kenneth Murray July 16, 1945-May 17, 2010 God graciously granted our very dear, loving husband and father his last wish to pass peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Ken bravely fought a 2 year battle with aggressive prostate cancer. His positive attitude and deep belief that he could rise above each challenge enabled him to make a difficult situation manageable, allowing this experience to serve his clients, friends and family. Born in Vancouver, raised in Kelowna and returning to Vancouver to attend UBC, Ken graduated in 1968 with a Bachelor of Commerce. He started his career with Confederation Life, quickly becoming one of their top agents and often described as a classic professional. In 1986 he joined The Rogers Group Financial where he excelled in serving his many faithful clients. Ken’s leadership and business acumen extended to many financial boards, committees and non profit organizations. Lovingly remembered by his wife of 41 years Doreen Hawley, children Leah McAdie (Bruce), Kara Hawley, Mike Hawley (Alyse), granddaughter Emma-Rose McAdie, mother Kathleen Hawley, sister Marian Petkau, as well as cherished nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Ken was predeceased by his father, Russ Hawley (1982). Our great gratitude to the team of doctors and nursing staff at BC Cancer Agency, Dr. Kim Chi, Dr. Scott Tyldesley, Dr. Jennifer Walker and palliative care nurses. A celebration of Ken’s life will be held Thursday May 27th 1:00pm at First Baptist Church, 969 Burrard Street (Nelson & Burrard), Vancouver. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made in Ken’s honor to Keats Camp, Barnabus Family Ministries or BC Cancer Research Foundation. For those wishing to share a memory of Ken, please go to www.hollyburnfunerals.com.

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It is with deep sadness, I announce the passing of our dear Mother and Grandmother, Joan Brooks on Mothers day 2010. Mum left us peacefully on that special day basked in glorious sunshine at L.G.H, myself and Andrea her Granddaughter at her side.Thank you to Don Pamplin for his prayers and concern, and thank you to the wonderful nurses and doctor at L.G.H. on 7E, who dealt with Mums passing with care and compassion. She leaves two great grandchildren, Chase & Ashlyn. Mum will always be missed for her unique personality, smile and love by all her family and friends.There will be a celebration of Mums life May 25th 2-3pm at Cedar Gardens, 1250 Cedar Village Close, N. Van. 778-340-5561. Those who would like to make a donation in Mums name, please do so to Cedar Gardens Lodge. With Appreciation

GORDON, Dorothy Helen (nee Lewis) We lost our beautiful mother, on Monday, May 17th, at Lions Gate Hospital, with her family by her side. Predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Ernie (2002) and grand daughter, Lindsay (1993), Helen was beloved by her children Susan, Karen (Martin Smith), John (Mirjana Galovic), grandchildren Christine, Alison (Tory Cerny), Alexander, Lucy, Margot and Graeme, and great grandchildren Caleb and Colton. Born April 11, 1921 in Lethbridge, Alberta, Helen had a lifelong love of the prairies, their big sky and horseback riding. As a young woman, work with Trans Canada Airlines brought Helen to Vancouver where she married. Helen and Ernie lived for a number of years in Trail where they made many lasting friendships. Helen was a longtime resident of West Vancouver where gardening, caring for many cats and dogs, not to mention grandchildren, and sailing the waters of coastal BC aboard the Wasco were among her favourite pursuits. Helen was the very heart of her family and a great friend to many. Her family extends special thanks to Jan Bryant and Frances Dickenson whose friendships meant so much to Helen. Private service by request. In lieu of flowers, donations in Helen’s memory can be made to the SPCA. Sleep well, Lady Jane.

CREIGHTON, Joan Bruce (nee Ritchie). September 29th, 1929May 13th, 2010. My dear wife, Joanie, died peacefully in the Palliative Care Unit of the Lions Gate Hospital on May 13th, 2010, after a long battle with Leukemia. She leaves her loving husband, Denis, numerous cousins across Canada, her faithful 'Yorkie' terrier, Fala and many caring and supportive friends. Joan attended York House School for 8 years, graduating in 1946 as Head Girl. She would return some years later to serve for 9 years as a Governor of the Board of Directors and for five years as Chair of the School’s Foundation. Joan graduated from UBC with a BA in English which started her on a life-long but losing battle against its (no, not it’s) misuse and dangling participles. Joan and Denis met in San Francisco in 1960 and were married in October of that year. For the next 45 years, or so, Joan served on a number of non-profit and Civic Boards, including the Vancouver Playhouse Theatre, the Western Gold Theatre, the E. Fry Society, and the Vancouver Museum and Planetarium. She was President of the Junior League of Vancouver, Governor, Chair and Honorary Governor of the Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation. She also served as a Director of the West Vancouver Memorial Library Foundation and Director and Chair of the West Vancouver Memorial Library Board. Joan was a long time member of Capilano Golf and Country Club, and served as Women’s Captain. She was always a better golfer than her husband and threatened him with bodily harm if he ever had a hole in one before she did. He didn’t, but she managed to do it twice - same day, same hole, same tournament, one year apart. After a successful battle with breast cancer in 1999, Joan took up dragon boat racing with the Abreast in a Boat Society. In 2007, at the age of 78, she participated in an International Regatta celebrating Australia’s 10th Anniversary of Australians’ Abreast Society. Joan’s crew, now called the North Shore Dragon Busters finished 4th out of the 77 crews, missing third place by seconds. No words can express Denis’s heartfelt thanks to Dr. Paul Klimo, and to our longtime doctor and friend, Dr. Paul Sugar, to the caring staff of the Chemo Unit, and the loving and caring men and women of the nursing and volunteer staff of the Palliative Care Unit at Lions Gate Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation Palliative Care Program would be appreciated. A reception celebrating Joanie’s life, will occur at the Capilano Golf and Country Club at a later date.

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Position requires a valid BC drivers license & a clean drivers abstract. Work schedule of 5 days/ week. Experience an asset but not requited. We provide a competitive remuneration package, comprehensive benefit plan and a friendly working environment. Please send your resume to: Capilano VW AUDI 1151 Marine Drive North Vancouver, V7P 1T1 or email: susan@capvwaudi.com No phone calls please.

with large client base and separate area designated for grooming is looking for an experienced dog and cat Groomer. F/T or P/T excellent remuneration. Call 604-913-8387

hotels/restaurants

retail sales

general

accounting careers

trades/technical farm workers

health care

To advertise in Employment call 604-630-3300

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Hotel Restaurant

THE HURRICANE GRILL Hiring Experienced Line Cooks, Servers, & Bartenders Excellent wages & tips. Will train. Apply in person with resume to 999 Marine Dr., North Van.

NOW HIRING!

Interwest Restaurants Operating as Wendy’s Restaurants 1488 Main St, North Van

FOOD COUNTER ATTENDANT

FULL TIME / SHIFT WORK 10 Positions Available $10.31 per hour + benefits Fax: 604-986-1769 Email: nvan@interwest.com Or apply in person.

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Office Personnel

RECEPTIONIST REQUIRED

for busy North Shore pharmacy. Permanent f/t position with excellent wage & benefits for an organized & efficient individual. Hours: Mon to Fri, 10am -6pm. Please email resumes to: ptec@shaw.ca

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Sales

ENTREPRENEURS WANTED

International marketing company expanding locally. High tech health products. Fulltime or part time. Background in sales and marketing preferred. Call 1-866-926-5548 Fax resume to: 604-924-3821 Email: hightechhealthproducts @gmail.com

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Teachers/ Instructors

ECE / DAY CARE MANAGER HAPPY FACE DAYCARE in North Vancouver seeks a f/t ECE certified Manager to operate a daycare center. Min 5 years experience in daycare, highly motivated & fluent in English. F/t position, excellent salary. Management exp a definite asset. Please call 604-721-5749 or email majid_1981@hotmail.com PARK PLACE DAYCARE requires a F/T Early Childhood Educator w/B.A or college diploma in ECE. $14/hr. E-resume: parkplacedaycare@live.ca

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Trades/Technical

LICENCED AUTO TECHNICIAN

Experienced person required at 6 bay service station. Hours 8am - 4:30pm Mon to Fri. Competitive wage. Good working conditions. Please apply at the Shell Station, 13th & Marine Dr., West Vancouver, Mon- Fri, 8am-6pm

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Work Wanted

ESTATE MANAGER for hire. Live-in. I do everything including Caregiving! 1-541-252-1732.

Sunday, May 23, 2010 – North Shore News – A49

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Career Services/ Job Search

Medical Office Trainees Needed

Doctors & Hospitals need Medical Administrative & Medical Office Staff! No Experience? Need Training? Local Training & Job Placement is also available. 1-888-748-4126

PHARMACY TECH Trainees Needed!

Retail Pharmacies & Hospitals need trained Tech & Assistants. No Experience? Need Training? Training & Job Placement available. 1-888-748-413

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FOODSAFE 1 Day Courses #1 in BC • $66 • 604-272-7213 www.advance-education.com INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL Train on Full-Size Excavators, Dozers, Graders, Loaders. Oil Field Tickets. Provincially Certified Instructors. Government Accredited. Job Placement assistance. www.iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

MARITIME DRILLING SCHOOL

entry-level training for land and offshore oilrigs. Excellent wages, benefits and opportunities to travel the world. June 21st-July 10th & July 19th-Aug 07th. Contact: 1-866-807-3960 www.mdslimited.ca

Music/Theatre/ Dance

IN HOME OR STUDIO LESSONS Piano, Theory & other instruments. Allegro Music School 604-327-7765

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❍ TUNNELING SUPERINTENDENT ❍ Responsible for TBM and other crew schedules, oversight of shift work, supervision of heavy equipment crews, training, production and other reports. Must have 5+ years experience with TBM/tunneling operations/supervisory roles. ALL REPLIES AND RESUMES TO JOBS@FRONTIERKEMPER.COM OR FAX TO 604 988 3633 Salary is $2200-$3100 weekly, depending on experience. Location of employment is North Vancouver, B.C.

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15 YEARS EXP in Math & Stats tutoring with proven results. Tia 604-603-9612, 604-929-9612 QUALIFIED TUTORS in your home $32/hr. All subjects. All levels. www.pdplustutors.com or call Angela at 604-421-6101

Antiques

ANTIQUE SHOW Sat., June 5th

7:30-9:00 a.m. $10 Early Bird 9am-5pm $1.50 Reg. Admission VENDORS WANTED

Tables: only $3000 703 Terminal Ave., Vancouver Info: 604-685-8843

VANCOUVER FLEA MARKET

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Appliances

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ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT We are currently seeking a F/T year round Accounting Assistant to join our organization. Mt Seymour is a recreationfocusedcompany,operatingyearroundrunning two seasonally based operations: Mount Seymour and Sea to Sky Park Services. The position of Accounting Assistant is a key position within our Administration team, handling AP, AR, data entry and revenue audit functions as well as assisting in all aspects of the accounting office. We are seeking an enthusiastic, energetic, team orientated person with an interest in the recreation industry to join our team. Candidates must be highly organized, detail orientated, resourceful with excellent communication skills. Candidates must have some previous related accounting experience. Accpac experience would also be desirable. Since our offices are located on Mount Seymour, a vehicle is essential. We offer a great work environment, working as part of a small friendly team in a unique industry, working close to home on the North Shore! Competitive pay and benefits as well as ski industry privileges. To apply please send resume and covering letter to Human Resources at email: hr@mountseymour.com or Fax: 604-986-2267

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AQUARIUM, 55 US gallon, Fluval 205, black wooden cabinet, all accessories + beautiful selection of fish $500. 604-929-3503 BOOKS, CHILDREN’S stuff, household, pictures, collectibles, 3 seater chesterfield. misc etc, 604-926-2928 CANOE GOOD cond $800, Dishwasher like new $250, Hospital bed table $100, Queen Sz Foam Mattress $100 604-929-3535 CUSTOM MADE, Shade-O-Matic shades. New, still in box, paid $1300, sell $800 778-888-6877 MASTER CHEF 60,000 BGU, w/ Cover, Side burner, Tank & Propane, 2wks old, paid $408, Sale $300. Call Rob 604-345-1835 QUILTERS, SEWERS, Knitters Bernina, Artista 200 sewing machine & all accessories + all quilting, crochet & knitting supplies. 604-929-3503

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Furniture

4 DINING room chairs, solid wood, $60 for all, large desk, 6 drawers $150; 604-984-9227 BDRM SUITE & dining suite, Santa Fe style. Kids bdrm furn. All very good cond 604-921-4581

is looking for a

Customer Service Coordinator

Join a multiple year winner of the prestigious Consumers Choice Award ! You must be conscientious, professional, detail oriented, and most importantly have exceptional customer service skills. This position is FULL TIME with benefits, and you must be able to work weekends. $13.00/hr to start. Hand deliver cover letter and resume to : 1175 1st Street, North Vancouver, B.C. Between 9am - 5pm

Real Estate Department Full-time

Y W C A C A R E E R S E RV I C E S

The North Shore’s oldest and largest law ﬁrm requires a conveyancer for its Real Estate department.

Free Job Search Programs for Men and Women: - Professionals - Immigrant professionals - General job seekers

The position requires good computer and interpersonal skills, contributing as a member of a team handling multiple property transactions with tight time deadlines, dependability, organizational skills, and attention to detail and accuracy. Long-term career potential. Very competitive compensation and excellent working environment.

Find a job that’s right for you. Career Exploration: - Self-assessment and career decision-making Individual employment counselling. Computers, books, resume editing, guest speakers.

Furniture

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Health Products & Equipment

WHEEL CHAIR, Orion 2 tilt, triad cushion, H-strap. excellent cond. $1600. 604-926-7313

BROYHILL DINING set. Large table w/ two leaves, 6 upholsterd side chairs + two arm chairs. $2,400. Like new. 604 926-0561 LAZY BOY rocker recliner, like new; brown $349. loveseat, small apt sz perfect, Retro-European side arms lift to fit 3. Rose/velvet, $229. Dresser, nite stand, headboard, white colonial w/gold trim $139. All must go, open to offers. 604-929-6061 QN BDRM set w/mattress, King bed & mattress, single mattress, sofa, love seat, 604-922-3499 QUEEN BED - Top quality mattress, boxspring & frame, headboard, side tables $390 obo. 4 chair dining suite $120, coffee table $30, desk $15, stereo/cd $20. 604 926-9980/ 983-0099 SOFA 3 seat & large over stuffed chair, top grade leather, chocolate brown, exc cond, paid $8000 now $3000. 604-785-6829 SOFA, PRETTY floral 2 seater, $120. 30' round coffee table on casters, rosewood veneer $60 Call 604-925-0062

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INTERMEDIATE-TO-SENIOR CONVEYANCER

If you have considerable conveyancing experience please e-mail your resume to dausman@ratcliff.com or fax 604-988-1452 attn. D. Ausman, by June 4, 4:30pm

Call 604-984-7630 www.ywcajobseeker.org

LIKE NEW! Fridge $300, stove $250, washer $299, dryer $200. Warranty & deliv. 604-306-5134

For Sale Miscellaneous

Field Superintendents

A medium sized BC based Mechanical company is accepting applications for Field Superintendents. The candidates will have 7 or more years managing mechanical projects in the $1-5M range with a variety of technical applications. The applicant must have a Red Seal journeyman ticket and B fitters license with preference given to Gold Seal certification. Wages and benefits negotiated based on experience. Fax applications to 604-892-3070 or email: info@pipelinemechanicalinc.com

113 – 255 West 1st Street North Vancouver, BC, V7M 3G8

Possibilities in the Classifieds!

Appliances

A medium sized BC based Mechanical company is accepting applications for Commercial Project Managers. The candidate will have 5 or more years managing full mechanical projects in the $1-5M range. Preference is given to candidates with Gold Seal Project Management Certification in the plumbing/mechanical field. Wages and benefits negotiated based on experience. Fax applications to 604-892-3070 or email: info@pipelinemechanicalinc.com

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Plants & Trees

OVER ZEALOUS husband ordered far two many emerald green cedar shrubs for our yard & we have run out of room. We have 9 extra - each is 6 to 7 foot tall with wrapped burlap roots. Just picked up from nursery in Langley a few days ago. Local North Shore pricing in range of $35 for 4 to 5ft, will sell ours for $25 each or $200 for all 9. Call ticked off wife in North Van 604-219-8879

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OFFICE DESK, 3 drawers down the side, good for student, free for pickup. Call 604-988-1728

Wanted to Buy

Old Books Wanted also: Photos Postcards, Letters, Paintings. (no text books/encyclopedia) I pay cash. 604-737-0530

Daycare Centres

BROWN SOFA 83 inch, 4mos old never used, cost $650 sell $300 incl 5 yr warranty 604-986-5746

94- YARD SALE- Sat 29 May, 10-1, Garden, Tools, Pots, Shelves, Household Items. No Early birds 480 Evergreen Place.

MEXICAN PINE entertainment armoire (78'x50'X29') and matching bookcase (74'x43'x16') $550 OBO. 604-926-3678

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Dogs

Foster homes urgently req’d for rescued, abandoned & neglected dogs. Many breeds 778-688-6340 abetterlifedogrescue.com BORDER COLLIE X Sheltie pups 4 males. Gorgeous! Ready Jun18 Blue Merels $700. Blk & White $400. Aldergrove. 604-856-3291

PB BLUENOSE Pit Bull pup’s for sale. 4 left - $1000 - $2000. Ph Tim 604-557-8359

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COCKER SPANIEL p/b pups with papers vet. shots, ready now, Vanc. $550 neg. 604-708-1752 LABS YELLOW PB Vet checked, 1st shots dewormed. 3 female. May 30. $550. 604 537-5063

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Cats

CATS. Fixed - male and female rescued cats. Free to good, n/s indoor homes only. 604-513-9310

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Dogs

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FILA/MASTIFF GUARD DOGS owners best friend. Intruders worst nightmare. all shots, $2000 each. ready now! 604-817-5957 CHIHUAHUA, 3 pups (3 1/2 mo old/1st shots/dewormed) & the mom, $100 each. 604 581-6902

Cares! The North Shore News has partnered with the BC SPCA to encourage responsible pet guardianship and the humane treatment of animals. Before purchasing a new puppy, ensure the seller has provided excellent care and treatment of the animal and the breeding parents. For a complete guide to ﬁnding a reputable breeder and other considerations when acquiring a new pet, visit spca.bc.ca.

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4520 GOLDEN DOODLE Pups Beautiful, intelligent Email pics available. $850 1-877-563-4259

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RUTH LAKE, well appointed family cabin on 5 acres, swim crystal clear sandy bay, parklike woods, canoe & motor, $550wk. email: mwhite44@hotmail.com.

My aunt used to be very socially active, but since having surgery seems to have lost her confidence in going out. What can I do to help? Building Connections for Older Adults is a group of volunteers interested in supporting older adults in staying involved in their community. A volunteer is matched with a senior, helps select appropriate recreation and/ or social options, assists with registration and transportation to the program, and stays with the senior during the initial stages of participation until they feel confident to participate on their own. For more information call 604-925-7280.

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Aries March 21 - April 19: A busy, detail-filled month lies ahead. Your luck has been low, but it soon will climb or reach equilibrium (early June through early September). Sunday/Monday feature relationships and opportunities. These are a tough slog Sunday – you might reach a final separation point or showdown over a domestic, career or similar situation. Don’t expect fireworks, just deep, thoughtful commitment to a path. Monday’s the opposite – everything works when you admit your own fears, failings! Secrets, inheritances, investments, other people’s money fascinate you midweek: but a major problem lurks.

Cancer June 21-July 22: The few weeks ahead bring reduced energy levels, quietude and sweet solitude, spiritual nudges and administrative or governmental contacts. It’s a good time to contemplate and plan your future. When doing that planning, realize that June through August will favour your ambitions, and contacts with bosses and VIPs. Worldwide, this will also be a turbulent time – and in crisis there are opportunities. Your relationship, ambition and security/ domestic zones all face change (or at least, adventure!). Sunday holds either deep affection or deep rejection. Your romantic, creative urges rise midweek.

Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: Expect four weeks of internationalism, higher learning, far travel, publishing and legal, cultural events – and love! But an April/May trend of intimacy, ﬁnancial commitment or research with someone representing one of these zones, will continue. E.g., if you became intimate with someone in April or May, you might now see love dawning, or travel to see them. Or, if you researched, you might now publish, or take it to a court of law. Or an investment/ business partnership you explored might become a signed contract. Your charisma, energy soar Sunday/ Monday. Careful Sunday in career/home.

Taurus April 20-May 20: Tackle chores Sunday/ Monday – that’s better than getting into trouble by siding with one person or the other when they argue (Sunday). Relationships bless you Tuesday, but anger is close to the surface Wednesday. Life’s mysteries, depths and deep nurturing rise to consciousness Thursday/Friday. Your ﬁnancial and sensual instincts surge – but something you start now might meet a longterm (romantic and ﬁnancial) barrier. Saturday brings initial stress (around noon) then wisdom and mellow thoughts. The weeks ahead emphasize earnings, purchases, possessions, memory and sensual joys.

Leo July 23-Aug. 22: The weeks ahead bring wish fulﬁllment, popularity, ﬂirtations, entertainment, optimism and joyful plans! You could start a love affair; it could lead to marriage, or bring travel to a foreign country. Expect success in legal, educational, cultural, love, publishing, far travel and similar zones. But this might be just a taste of success, Leo – don’t force matters, be willing to wait until 2011 if success doesn’t fully gel. Much talk Sunday (watch underground resentments or sneaky people) and Monday (trust someone!) Rest, midweek. Romance, creativity and a winning streak, Thursday/Friday!

Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: You face a month of depths, intimacy, sexual urges, secrets and research, commitment and consequence, and crucial health and lifestyle choices. You should meet success! Someone you’ve dealt with since early to mid-April could play a prominent role. You might ﬁnd your work duties expanding June through August. Retreat, take a deep rest Sunday/Monday. (Sunday might subtly pull a “mellow relationship” apart.) Your energy and charisma surge Tuesday/Wednesday – ask a favour or start a new project! (Best Tuesday morn.) You can march straight toward more earnings Thursday/Friday – do so!

Gemini May 21-June 20: Your energy, charisma, effectiveness and decisiveness return, big time! Over the weeks ahead, start signiﬁcant new projects, see and be seen, make an impression on important people! Early June to early September might bring a wish true, especially in areas of marriage, relocation, business partnerships and social acceptance. Even if they don’t, your popularity, optimism and “future sight” will rise – get ready to enjoy life! There will be no more need for caution in relationships. But that’s early June. Meanwhile, Sunday (uncooperatively) and Monday (magically) promote romance, creativity.

Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: A month of ambition, success, prestige relationships and community recognition has just started. But a study, travel, love, cultural or similar theme, evident since early April, continues to June 9. It might involve communications from another country. You’ll be half ambitious, half thoughtful. You’ve met lucky opportunity in 2010 – for business, marriage, relocation, perhaps litigation. June-July-August will move these opportunities to deeper waters (commitment, intimacy, funding, etc.) If you “miss,” opportunity will return, September-December, and commitment will return, early 2011.

Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: Your hopes rise Sunday (though money is a disappointing topic) and Monday. Optimism, popularity, ﬂirtation and fun visit you! Or perhaps you’d better go out and ﬁnd them, since you’ve entered a month in which others hold the aces of charisma, energy and clout. Still, fresh horizons, opportunities and exciting relationships are imminent! The more you approach, the more you’ll gain. An AprilMay task lingers into late June, so tackle it. (You might also be romancing a workmate during this time.) Lie low midweek. Emerge Thursday/Friday to greet the world! Romance – soon.

May 23 - 29 Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: The month ahead accents work and health, machinery and service personnel, the heavy side of kids (e.g., dirty diapers rather than the joy of her ﬁrst soccer goal). Look upward Sunday/Monday – to ambition, prestige. An attractive, affectionate person stands across from you Sunday – but are you too secretive, defensive? If so, rethink. You’ve been intrigued by a romantic or creative possibility April and May – this continues through June. Don’t abandon it.Your hopes rise nicely mid-week, but retreat for some solitude Thursday/ Friday. Real estate luck hovers on the near horizon. Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: The weeks ahead feature pleasure, beauty, romance, joy with children, creative surges, and a winning streak in speculation. A Gemini or Virgo could be involved – perhaps a person you might have tried to end it with in April/May. Love, understanding, your life philosophy, far travel, legal or educational matters are the theme Sunday/Monday. Sunday might bring a “silent disagreement” over duties. Be ambitious Tuesday/Wednesday, but avoid friction with a competitor. Your hopes rise Thursday/ Friday, as popularity, light romance and entertainment arrive. Retreat Saturday, seek quiet rest. Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: The weeks ahead accent your domestic scene, security, real estate, Mother Nature, gardening, nutrition. It’s a time to digest what you’ve done, where you’ve travelled over the past year (and years) and where you’re going. This might lead you to abandon certain bonds and projects, and to embrace new ones. That’s good, natural. Sunday presents you with a subtle, perhaps hardly conscious dilemma, a choice between different friends or viewpoints. Secrets, deep power, intimacy might be involved. Midweek’s mellow, brings understanding. Be ambitious Thursday/ Friday: success awaits! timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014

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Legal/Public Notices

NOTICE IS hereby given to Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Marjorie Helene Gray that the particulars of their claims should be sent to the executor Roger W. Oxley at 1173 Clubhouse Dr. Qualicum Beach BC, V9K 1C4 on or before June 17 2010 after which date the executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executor then has notice

RENTALS 6505

Apartments & Condos

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North Van Apt. Rentals

1 BACHELOR, $875 lower Lonsdale, newly reno, d/w, ns, cat ok Avail. June 1st 604-988-1939 1 BDRM, $900 Central Lonsdale 800sf, n/p 604-988-3227 1 BR, 120 W19, approx 650sf, hardwood, heat/hw incl, new reno 1yr lease, np $960. 604-683-1089 1 BR 2/St Andrews, reno, large quiet, $895 incl heat hw & prkg, np, avail June 1, 604-984-2148

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Personals

ATTRACTIVE mature European lady on North Shore for delightful bodysage. ANITA, 604-808-5589 KITTENCLUB.CA 604-299-0872 near 2nd Narrows Bridge ‘All we wear is lingerie’ LUXURY RELAXATION SPA 778-340-2778 1053 Marine Dr, North Van

Lily’s Relaxation Centre Nice Oriental Massage

604-986-8650 1050 Marine Dr., North Van (by McKay) parking at rear

Meridien SPA LTD.

1 BR $950, July 1, reno’d, quiet bldg secure prkg, 140 W 17th. 604-990-8262/ 985-1658 1 BR , Deep Cove, Exec, 2 level, top floor, insuite w/d, ug prkg. N/s, n/p. June 1, $1350. 604-985-9184 1 BR + Den, 735sf,The Pier, prkg, ss appl, w/d heat, ac, incl’d $1495 n/p, n/s, Refs 604-984-9394

1 BR + den, new, radiant heat, gourmet kitchen, gas stove, ns, np, insuite wd, balc, secure prkg. 160 W 3, $1500, 604-315-8491 1 Br June 1, large corner, $865, 2 Br June 1, large corner $1010. Quiet, drapes, heat incl, gated prkg. no pets. Walk to seabus. 1 yr lease, 163 W 5. 604-980-7501 1 BR, June 1st, 15, 274 W2nd. reno’d, $965 incls heat, hw, ug prkg, locker, ns/np, 604-779-3541 1 BR, large, 16 & St. Georges, near hospital, incld heat & hw, no pets, ns, $840. 778-889-4719

Relaxation Massage Special Rates

1 BR large central Londsale, heat & hw incld, np, ns, $865, suit quiet person(s), June 1, 604-320-9238

604-985-4969

1 BR, Lower Lonsdale, 4th & St Georges, 600+ sf, hardwood/tiles, suit 1, ns np, $900 incl utils & ldry. June 1 or earlier 604-986-1235

meridienspa.com

7015

Escort Services

GENTLEMEN! Attractive discreet European lady is available for 604 451-0175 company.

1 BR, mtn view. sunny faces west $900 incl heat/cable new hardwood & paint, coin wd, cat ok, 116 E. 18th avail Jun 1. 604-922-3908 1 BR Woodcroft bright large, S. facing, 24 hr security, pool, gym, $1100, immed, np 604-831-9749 1 brs balc. storage, prkg, cat ok, hw, blinds, heat, Jun 1, (161 W4) $900, newly reno’d, hardwood 604-729-2420.. 1 br $875 carpet, carport & kids friendly, near park, (328 E 3rd) 778-863-3098 1 Brs, Large, $815 & $865. Quiet. drapes. heat incl. gated or free prkg, no pets 1 yr lease. 310 E 2, 604-904-0956 1 studio. THE HILLRIDGE 170 E. Keith Rd clean, quiet, concrete Heat h/w incl. np ns 985-8405

Don’t struggle cutting your grass. Hire a Lawn Care professional. See section 8160 in the Home Services.

1320 CHESTERFIELD AVE. 908-7368, 1 BR, 7 appls, balc, prkg, pet ok, lease, $1300 1730 Chesterfield 1br, top flr. skylights, Jun 1, balc. dw, hw incl, ug prkg avail, 604-987-5841 2 BDRM, Central Lonsdale, spacious nr all amen, 1000sf, lam flrs, inste w/d, h/w & gas incl, gas fp, S. facing, 2 stor, 1 u/g prkg, $1500 avail now. call 604-889-4946 2 BR. 2 bath, avail now. 1 yr lease, 125 West 19th, no pets, Please call 778-554-0537

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Apartments & Condos

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North Van Apt. Rentals

2 BR, 2 bath bright, spac, Touchstone Bldg, 3rd flr, view, wd, prkg, gym, storage, ns, np, immed, 1 yr lease, $1750+utils, 604-985-5778

2 BR, 2 bath, new, ‘The Pier’, walking distance to Seabus, excellent view, u/g prkg, $2200 + util June 1, refs, np ns 604-417-1609

Sunday, May 23, 2010 – North Shore News – A51

6505

Apartments & Condos

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

2 BR hw flr, $1080; 1 BR $895 incl heat/hw, balcony, bright, 15th & Lonsdale, ns/np. 604-323-4467

GREAT LOCATION! 145 West Keith Road.

Bach - $875, 1 BR - $1150 Avail now. Ocean view. indoor pool. Concrete bldg. Ht & H/W incls. Call 604-986-3356

2 BR + den 7th floor corner apt on Esplanade, 1200sf, 2 bath, ac, large SE facing balcony, city view, walk to Seabus/Quay, avail now $1950/mo. 604-448-9966 2 BR + den/storage, Woodcroft, corner unit, mtn & parital Lions Gate view, $1600 incl util + 1 prkg avail now, ns np 778-829-5504 2 BR Large $1280, bright corner top flr. balc incl heat, prkg storage np ns 118 W 18, 604-788-4349

2 BR Woodcroft, S.W. corner, updates, no pets July 1. $1375. Vistarealty.net 604-925-8824

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Apartments & Condos

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West Van Apt. Rentals

6505

Apartments & Condos

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West Van Apt. Rentals

PACIFICANA 1480 Esquimalt Ave. 1 bdrm, ocean views, dw, np, ns Avail now. By appt. 604-921-7800

DUNDARAVE WATERFRONT, studio + solarium, 180° ocean view, $1850 incl. 604-721-7484

AMBLESIDE TOWER Studio & 1 BR avail. Excellent views, rents incl. heat & h/w. Tennis courts, indoor pool, saunas, exercise & games rooms on premises. Walk to beach & shops. 1552 Esquimalt 604-922-8443

1550 Duchess Ave, W. Van. Studio & 1 Br Move-in Bonus, Fitness room, o/d pool, close to shops, transit & Seawall, 1 yr lease, N/pets. Heat, H/W incl’d.

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Apartments & Condos

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West Van Apt. Rentals

Luxury Over The Seawall! Bach pool rec room, pet ok 2190 Bellevue Ave 604-926-6287

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KENMORE MANOR 140 East 17th St. A bright 1 bdrm Available. Heat & h/w incl. N/S, No Pets. 604-980-4554 LE CHATEAU, 1110 E 27th, Lynn Valley 2 Br large $1300up, 1br $995, np, ns, 604-980-9219 MOUNTAIN VILLAGE APTS. 3 BR, June 1, 2 BR July 1, Near Lynn Valley Mall. 604-988-3828 www.mountainvillage.ca

MOVE IN ALLOWANCE, Lrg Bach avail June 1, Rent $900 Incls H & H/W. Cable/parking extra. N/S & N/P. To view call (604) 985-4272 PARKRIDGE PLACE June 1 2 Br $1260 incl heat/hw, ns/np. yr lease. 120 E Keith. 604-984-7513

3 BR, Lynn Valley, updated, deck, hardwood, cat ok, $1450. June 1. Vistarealty.net 604-925-8824

PARKRIDGE TERRACE

387 E. 5th St. 908-7368 Bachelor suite in heritage home, utils. incls. N/p, lease, $800.

110 E. Keith Rd. Great location, park like setting, sauna, indoor pool. 2br. $1450; Stunning views & lots of storage. NO PETS. 604-988-7379 www.glassmanpm.com

777 W. Queens Rd. 1, 2, & 3 BR units $1150 to $2000. Weekdays 604-990-2971 or Weekends 604-985-2876.

VICTORIA PARK PLACE 615 St. Georges Ave @ E 6th St. 1 BR avail, bright, clean quiet bldg, n/p, n/s 604-980-9057

★ A QUIET BUILDING★ 1 br 3rd(top) flr. faces north, 775sf, (cat ok) $935. Avail June 1. Carpets, drapes, heat, hw. Gated prkg avail Pet policy ★604-986-7745★ AVAILABLE JULY 1ST 2BR, 2BA, deluxe NEW Vista Pl. 13th/Lons, quiet NE crnr, lrg balc, stunning Mtn views. SS appl, f/p, h/w & carpet, granite, insuite w/d, gym, party room, parking, locker. $2010 incl heat & hotwater. Call 604-985-1624, maggij@shaw.ca Beautiful Large Suites 2 Bdrms from $1310 avail now & June 1. 3 Bdrms, d/w $1675, June 1. Heat, h/w, prkg. 1 yr lease 604-986-3866 BIG, BRIGHT 1 Bdrm. Newly Renoed. $1200/mo. Woodcroft. Avail June 1. Call 773 7398 CENTRAL LONSDALE - 1BR $925. Heat, hot water & laundry included. 1yr lease, no dogs. 604-990-2971.

BLUERIDGE APTS (Call us for details)

2 BR new reno’s with new cabinets, laminate & tiles, newer appls, prkg, storage incl heat & hw (Mt Seymour Prkwy). 604-924-3628 www.blueridgeapartments.com

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West Van Apt. Rentals

1 BR, 2109 Bellevue. good cond, hardwood, hw heat incl’d, avail now, np, $1025. 604-986-1294 1BR $1100 beaut. new ste, 9ft ceilings, w/d, in flr heat in bath, 5 min walk to shops/comm. ctr, single occup. June 1. 925-9234 2025 BELLEVUE AVE. 2br unit, mountain view, cats ok, senior discounts. 604-913-0734.

Park Royal Towers Completely Renovated

1 & 2 Bdrm Suites 1BR (700-770 sq.ft.) 2 BR (1070 sq. ft.)

Spectacular Views, Walk to Shops & Transit Hardwood Floors Pool Rent includes all utilities.

604-922-3246 935 Marine Drive

Weekends were made for shopping, so make sure you check our Classifieds for a comprehensive listing of garage sales in your area! Follow the garage sale trail in

The North Shore News Classifieds Call 604-630-3300 to book your ad

Spring Garage Sales

A52 – North Shore News – Sunday, May 23, 2010

RENTALS 6515

Duplexes - Rent

2 BR bright upper duplex, all newly decorated, sundeck, fp, view, large kitchen, all appls, no pets $1325 incl utils. Lower Lonsdale, June 1, 604-926-9965 2br Stunning view Deep Cove, fully furn. 2 level suite, 2 baths, 2 gas fp, 7 appls, hot tub, pool, net, ns, $2300 all incls. avail immed, 604-929-6976. 778-836-6976

6522

Furnished Accommodation

1 BR, furn. suite, Lynn Valley, newly reno’d, modern, own entry, garden view, wd, gas fp, tv, cable, ns, np, $350/wk, 778-836-0330

2 BR bright, phone/hi-spd/cable, hardwood, ns cat ok, nr seabus, quiet bldg. $1600, 604-983-4321

A SHORT STAY. Renos, relatives, execs, etc. 604-987-2691 www.vancouvershortstay.com ALL INCLUSIVE furn studio for 1 in Lower Lonsdale, w/d, $800, ns, avail immed. 604-838-8692 Grand Manor Guest House/Apt daily★weekly★monthly rates grandmanor.net 604-988-6082

HOMAWAY INNS Specializing in furn accom at reas rates. call 604-723-7820 or visit www.homawayinns.com QUALITY SHORT TERM 1 - 2 BR mtn/city view suites www.lionsgatesuites.com

6540

Houses - Rent

Office/Retail Rent

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

2 BDRM, 1 bath, clean & bright, Lynnmour area, fenced, garage, 4 appl, $1625 + util, 778-828-0949

North Van Business Centre Private offices, business services 1500marine.com 604-986-1500

2 BR bright ground level, Grand Blvd nr schools. 1700sf, $1295 incl np, ns. Jun 15. 778-238-0672

2 BR + sunroom, Lynn Valley. Charming country cottage, fully renovated , fenced yard, sunny deck, near Froome Mtn biking, Lynn Valley Village, buses, 1517 Draycott Rd, www.gallery.me.com/mharriott $2000, avail July 1. 604-904-0397

OFFICE SPACE in an excellent location. Next to Park Royal. W. Van. 450 or 900 sqft. 604-926-7542

2 BR bsmt suite, all reno, granite, own wd, patio, 21st & Westview, ns, np, $1300incl, 604-512-2521

3 BR, 2.5 bath, 2 lvl, Lynn Valley, Avail June 19, 1 yr lease, ns np, $2500. Drive by 1572 Coleman St, call to view 604-731-8804. 3/4BR, 1.5 Ba, 1905 sq ft. nr Lynn Canyon Park N.Van, $2195, July 1/15. George 604-988-7820 3br+den Caulfeild Vlge 2.5bath, quiet, garage, cul-de-sac, $3950+ np, Lighthouse 604-551-1409

6595

Shared Accommodation

6595-45

ROOM, PRIV. entry near Saveon/Marine Dr, $450, w/d, Avail Jun 1, suit prof ns male. 604-988-0624 or 778-688-4846

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

4 BR 1.5 bath, Lynn Valley area, newer appls & paint, $2000+ utils, small pet ok, ns. Short or long term, avail now, 604-728-1782

1 BDRM bsmt, like new, bright, Central Lonsdale, suits 1, n/s, n/p, $850/mo. incl utils. avail June 1, 604-987-8658 or 604-841-5756

AMBLESIDE, VIEW, 4 bdrm+, 2 baths, semi-furn. n/s, n/p, ref/ lease, $2300. 604-926-0053

1 BDRM bsmt, like new, Upper Lonsdale, N/S, furn, 6mos lease. June 15, $1000, 604-839-9057

AWESOME OCEAN VIEWS W. Van. 5 BR new home, 5 mins N. of Horseshoe Bay, mega private, top quality throughout, $5985 neg 604-913-1115 ..778-317-6212

BRIT. PROP, city view, updated 4 br, 5 ba, 2 kitchen, pool $5500. Vistarealty.net 604-925-8824

CANYON HEIGHTS 4 Br, big deck, updated, 2 fp, Aug 1. $2750 Vistarealty.net 604-925-8824 CANYON HEIGHTS executive house. 4 br+den, 3 bath, $5000 avail July 1. no pet, 604-986-0629

MOVING?

CHELSEA CRT, W. Van newer 6 br, 6 bath, dbl garage $5600. Aug 1. Vistarealty.net 604-925-8824 FURN EXEC house, Cedardale, 4/5Br, 3.5ba, l/r, d/r, kitch/fam, TV room, ns, tennis/pool, yr lease, July 1, $4500. call 604-926-6031 More listings on web page! Happy Victoria Day Weekend. Grand Blvd near Completion! Hwds re done, painted, yard work! 3 bdrm up recroom, storage. Lane access, fenced yard. 2 1/2 bth. Big Deck morning sun! $2795 Drayton in Calverhall. Lovely yard lane access single car garage. 4 bds 2 bth solarium addition new SS appls, hwd. Quiet locale $2995 An ‘Altamont’ accommodation! Updated bths, kitchen, 2 level, 5 bd & laundry up, 4 bths. Family room, formal cross hall dining, stone entry hwds! Good storage, garage $4995 Sunsets & privacy. 5 bdrms up den on main, great office, Billiards room, formal dining Updates in kitchen & bths. Close to 6000‘ SS appls granite. Garage & house fenced. Eagle Hrbr Rockridge Caulfeild shops $5495 A dozen great properties now! www.manderrealestate.com Diana @ 604-657-4508 or diana@dianamander.com

1 BR, bright bsmt suite in new home, walk to Edgemont Village, private entry, full height ceilings, radiant heat, 5 appls, tile & carpet. N/S, some dogs ok, near bus, $1200 incl heat & hydro, AVAIL June 1, call 604-218-0939 1 BR +den bsmt, lower Lonsdale, view, wd, $995+ %utils, lease, ns, np, immed, 604-306-7187 1 BR +den garden suite, 1000sf, lower Lonsdale, priv. entry & yard, full kitchen, bath, dw, wd, gas fp, ns np, 1200 incl utils, avail now or June 1, 604-990-6730

1 BR, large & new, bright, featuring lots of stone work, gas stove, gas f/p, w/d, lg landscaped & fenced rear yard, located on a quiet cresent in Lynn Valley $1350/mo. call 604-306-2732

2 BR fully reno’d bsmt, Lynn Valley. Bright, own w/d, avail June 1, no pets. 604-983-2407 2 BR garden ste, lower Lonsdale 1000sf, new reno, bright, prkg utils incl’d, $1495. 778-889-4190 2/3 BR Penthouse, upper Lonsdale, 1500 + sf, open plan Heritage home full of charm. 16X8 balcony with absoultely stunning unobstructed 360° view, n/p, n/s, Ref’s. prefer couple $1985/mo. Funky, renovated and vacant. 604-889-9338 2BR NEWLY Reno’d Bsmt Suite, hw floor, Furn or Unfurn, Alarm, Lrg Yard, $1250 604-218-3309 3 BDRM, 1.5 bath, top floor, Central Lonsdale, f/p, w/d, $1700 incl utils np June 1, 604-984-6128 3 BR BRIGHT grnd flr in beautiful Dundarave 5 appl, f/p, short walk to shops, seawall, bus & school, avail July 1, $1450 + share utils, 604-913-6690 or 778-235-4034 4 BR British Properties main flr, 2500 sq ft, 2 bath, f/p, 5 appl, nr Sentinal school, prkg, storage, no pets. $2280 604-922-3499 BACH, Lynn Valley, grnd level, bright quiet, suits single, n/s, n/p. $700 incl utils. 604-988-8422

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Townhouses Rent

3 BR, 1.5 bath, storage, prkg, balc., complete reno, pool, playgrnd nr amen, heat & hw, $1750 July 1, 604-839-2825, 929-1094

1 BR suite, grd flr, bright, Central Lonsdale, full bath, laundry, $800 incl utils, ns np, suits only 1 person, avail now 604-986-8059

3 BR fp $1700. 1.5 baths, 6 appls, storage, patio, ns, np, avail Jun 15, Rufus Dr, 604-980-6250

1 BR suite, N. Vanc, great location, utils & cable incl, own wd, bright, open to garden, nr bus, ns, $900. immed. 604-990-4041

3 BR t/house in quiet complex, 1.5 baths, fenced patio, pool, playground, near bus & shops, $1620 + utils, Dollarton & Seymour. V7H 1A4 604-929-6024

1 BR+DEN, Edgemont, 1100sf, gas fp, ns, np, $1100 incls. Suit quiet couple Jun 1, 604-985-3289 2 BDRM bsmt ste, w/d, d/w, priv entry, Dundarave, NS NP, Avail now $1200 incl util 604-616-9674 2 BDRM ste, Lynn Valley nr bus, mall, park, w/d, prkg, yard, deck n/s, n/p $1,000 incl utils, cable/ net, June 1. Call 778-231-0078

3 BR, w/d, d/w, carpet, unfinished bsmt, near 2nd Narrows bridge, 2 prkg, $1750 + util, avail now 604-433-0365, 604-319-0362

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Wanted To Rent

LOCKED REHERSAL SPACE for 2 peice band wanted on North Shore. Will share w/ another band; Doesn’t need to be huge, just affordable for 2 people. 604-818-5191

2 BR bright bsmt, lower Lonsdale, reno’d, wd, ns, np $1125+% utils, lease, immed. 604-306-7187.

RETIRED BUS Driver & wife with small mature dog want to rent 1 br on North Shore 778-867-6482

Place Your Ad On-line at https://webads.van.net or call 604-630-3300

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Domestic

apts/condos

ofﬁce/retail suites & partial houses

warehouses

townhouses

homestay

shared accommodation

To advertise in Rentals call 604-630-3300

Sports & Imports

1999 FORD Taurus SE red sedan. Automatic transmission, 24 valve DOHC engine, 152,600 kms, exc cond, $2,750, 604-984-9066.

Quality Pre-Loved Inventory 7pass,V6,only 33,000kms,silver,one owner,local,dual exhaust,19”wheels, BCAA inspected,P5437 Pre-Loved Special $22,900

2003 CHEVY Cavalier. silver, auto only 47K, orig. owner, immac in & out, $5900, 604-929-8489

9129

Luxury Cars

2006 MERCEDES E500 wagon 41K, silver, black int. Mint cond. $43,000 604-889-1069 eves

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Motorcycles/ Dirt Bikes

2005 KAWASAKI KX100 Moto Cross W/many add-ons. stock parts incld. Well maintained, $2100 obo. Cell: 778-882-4099 2006 HONDA CRF 100 dirt bike, original owner out grew, like new, $2000 obo, Cell: 778-882-4099

9145

Scrap Car Removal

Removal FREEScrap/Car No Wheels No Problem

HOUR 2Service From Call

Family Owned & Operated

(604) 209-2026 #1 FREE Scrap Vehicle Removal Ask about $500 Credit!!! $$ PAID for Some 604.683.2200

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

Call 778-316-3217

THE SCRAPPER SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 2H

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2004 Mercedes Benz CLK 500 Sports Coupe auto, local, only 82k, sunroof, leather, heated seats, spotlessly kept. $24,850 2003 Mercedes Benz E500 4dr Sedan auto/Tiptronic, local, panorama roof, only 73k, spotless. $23,850

2008 JeepWrangler

2004 Mercedes Benz CLK 320 Coupe (newer shape), auto, local, only 52k, spotless $22,850

4x4,6spd,black,soft top,local,one owner, warranty,BCAAinspected,P5425 Pre-Loved Special $16,988

2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible

2003 Mercredes Benz E320 (newer shape), auto, local, only 47K, spotless. $21,850

Only 16,000kms,pwr top,inferno red,good for summer,BCAA inspected,10015A Pre-Loved Special $19,988

2004 Mercedes Benz ML350 auto, local, only 75k, spotlessly kept $19,850

2008ToyotaTacomaTRD Crew Cab

2003 Mercedes Benz ML350 SUV auto, local, only 90k, immaculate $16,850

4X4,V6,auto,blue,alloys,pwr group, BCAA inspected,P5421 Pre-Loved Special $33,988

2008 Jeep Patriot 4x4 Limited

2002 Mercedes Benz CLK 320 Coupe auto, local, sunroof, only 76k, exceptional $16,850

2008 Chrysler 300Touring

Wed to Sat 9am - 5pm

2008 Jeep Patriot 4x4

2004 Toyota Rav 4 auto, local, a/c, pwr group, only 60K, spotless $15,850

white,leather,sunroof,heated seats,auto, 4cyl,39,000kms,BCAA,P5412 Pre-Loved Special $20,988 Grey,power windows & locks,V6, automatic,alloys,43,000kms,P5442 Pre-Loved Special $16,988

Alloys,25,000kms,power group,jeep green, warranty,automatic,P5378A Pre-Loved Special $18,988 4x4,pwr options,auto,silver, only 23,200kms,one owner,local, BCAA inspected,P5427 Pre-Loved Special $16,900

2006 Jeep Liberty Limited

4x4,navigation,trailer tow,sunroof, leather heated seats,one owner,local, fully appointed,P5412 Pre-Loved Special $19,988

2005Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 5spd,yellow,alloys,power group,sunroof, 57,000kms,st#10062A Pre-Loved Special $14,988

2004 Chrysler Paciﬁca

All wheel drive,V6,silver,new tires,loaded, leather,only 72,000kms,10056A Pre-Loved Special $16,988

Chrysler • Dodge • Jeep

Pays $150 minimum

The North Shore’s Best

2000 Porsche Boxster “S” Convertible 6 spd manual, local, only 80k, well serviced & spotlessly kept. $23,850

2007 Jeep Compass

NO WHEELS, NO PROBLEM

Sports & Imports

2009 Dodge Grand Caravan Stow‘N’Go

2 to choose from,pwr group,auto,P5411 Pre-Loved Special $18,988

2000 FORD Mustang Conv. 1 owner, mint cond. 130K, goldblack roof, $6300, 604-817-4520

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Central Auto

2009 Dodge Journey SXT

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES PROFESSIONAL FAMILY looking for a 3 bedroom house or townhouse in North Vancouver for July 1st. Mid Lonsdale area preferred. Cats allowed. Please email swoodcock@ pinnacleatthepier.com

9160

Looking for 3 car garage 25 x 25 with furnace, heavy power + 6 ton commercial lift. See ad in today’s paper under Classified Real Estate House for Sale - 836 E 4th St, North Van

HOUSE WANTED Family want to rent a house in West Vancouver. Call 604-922-3852.

2 BR bright bsmt, Blueridge, 950 sf, reno’d, hardwood, own entry & w/d, $1350 incl cable + hi spd, ns cat ok, avail now 604-723-2476

Auto Miscellaneous

2 BR Cap U, completely reno’d, hardwood, stainless, deck $1650 Vistarealty.net 604-925-8824

1 BR & study, view, all appl, reno, hardwood, $1025 incl utils, ns np, now, Deep Cove 604-739-8434

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2 BR cozy bsmt, Central Lonsdale, w/d, prkg, patio, N/S N/P, $895 + 1/3 utils, Avail June 15 or July 1, Call 604-984-8413

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North Vancouver

1 BDRM brand new suite, Canyon Heights, 4 new appls, n/p, n/s, inclds heat/light, $1100 avail. now. 604-830-7734

UPPER DUNDARAVE, furn 1 bdrm ground level, 1 blk to bus, awesome view, priv outside area, w/d, np, ns, built-in vac, in-flr heat, $1200 incl util & hi-spd internet. Avail June 1. Call 604-913-3144

Call 604-630-3300 to place your ad

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1990 HONDA Accord, 4 dr, auto, 246 K, good cond $1500 obo. 604-924-9621 after 5pm or lv msg 1990 VW JETTA standard, cd, stereo, a/c’d, exc mileage.clean, runs well $1000. 778-895-1424

2000 MAZDA PROTEGE. silver. 142,000 kms. auto, electric mirrors, windows, sunroof, ABS, Alloy wheels, Cruise Control. No accidents. Full service history avail. $4500. 778-991-8676

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

1996 JEEP Orvis, local SUV, very clean, way low 135 kms 5.2L V-8, auto, full leather, full towing package. $4750 obo. 604-987-5466. 2001 INFINITI QX4, fully loaded $10,250 ONO, 148,000 KM, Gold, Bose Stereo, sunroof, tanned leather seats(all heated), mud/ snow tires, Automatic, Hi-intensity headlights. Lovely smooth, reliable ride. Rebuild 2003. Call Tommy 778-960-5308

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

2000 INFINITY G20 80,000km silver, auto, loaded, fully serviced since new $8900. 604-786-7114

2002 DODGE Durango SLT 4X4. Great truck to drive, have all the service records. Asking $9,500. Open to offers. 604.657.1845

2003 INFINITI G35 sedan, 66 K, auto, fully loaded, no accidents exc cond $14,600. 604-725-0947

2005 CHEVROLET 3500 LS 4X4 Diesel Crew Cab, 150K km’s, Exc Cond, $22,400obo 604-892-4553

2005 HONDA Civic SE automatic 75,500 kms new Michelin tires $10,400 - obo. 604-761-1352

2003 BWM X5 3.0 V6 AWD, grey / grey leather, loaded, navigation system, heated power/telescopic steering, heated front & rear seats $17,000. 150 K. 604-657-4451

2004 JAGUAR X-Type 3.0 AWD, 63K, tiptronic, xenon, clean, excellent cond., $9999. Tel: 778-322-3598

To advertise call

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AUTOMOTIVE

HOME SERVICES 8030

North Shore’s Finest

Pre-Owned Vehicle Showrooms Volvo of North Vancouver

Carpentry

• Carpentry • Handyman Repairs • Renos • Paint • Decks • Minor Plumbing/Electrical

Marshall 604-312-4937 BUILT-IN BOOKCASES Andrew Cell 778-229-1952 or 604-984-4595

CONCRETE forming, additions, renos, decks, interior finishing, siding, drywall. John 604-317-5811

2008 DODGE AVENGER SVT Auto, a/c, clean U4495 NOW $12,588

2007 INFINITI G35 COUPE Leather, a/c, manual ONLY $30,988

2009 VOLVO XC70 Auto, AWD, sunroof, U4503. Was $38,999 NOW $36,999

2010 HYUNDAI GENESIS 3.8L SEDAN Leather, navigation, sunroof, winter rims & tires ONLY $36,348

2007 VOLVO C70 Get ready for summer, U4534 GREAT PRICE $37,999 2007 BMW X5 Fully equipped, only 34,000kms, U4519 NOW $49,999 2007 VOLVO XC90 V8 AWD, 7 pass, rear entertainment, U4449. Was $45,999 NOW $42,999 2006 VOLVO S60 AWD, turbo, leather, sunroof, U4523 NOW $25,999 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY XLE Auto, sunroof, leather, U0026A. Was $21,999 NOW $18,999 2006 AUDI A4 AVANT 2.0T QUATTRO U4510 NOW $25,999 2005 VOLVO V50 T5 Auto, sunroof, alloys, U4515 $20,999

2009 MAZDA MIATA GT Convertible, auto, only 7,000kms ONLY $33,980 2009 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GL Auto, a/c, pwr group, only 41,000kms ONLY $14,808 2009 CHEV COBALT LT 4dr, only 28,000kms, was $14,995 NOW $12,990 2009 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GL Auto, a/c, pwr group, only 41,000kms ONLY $14,808

2005 PORSCHE BOXSTER Manual, black with black leather, one owner, only 42,700kms, U10857R $36,995 2007 TOYOTA 4RUNNER LIMITED V8, navigation, silver, grey leather, only 39,700kms, local, U5383. Was $36,995 SALE PRICE $35,995 2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER Auto, a/c, roof rack, running boards, black, local, 85,000kms, U5370. Was $26,995 NOW $25,995 2007 TOYOTA YARIS HB 3 dr, blue, auto, one owner, local, only 18,464kms, U5372. Was $12,995 NOW $11,995 2006 BMW X3 Premium & Activity packages, AWD, park assist, leather, loaded, U5314. Was $28,995 CLEARANCE $25,995

2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE LIMITED Leather, sunroof, low kms ONLY $26,900

2006 TOYOTA MATRIX Auto, a/c, keyless entry, one owner, local, silver, 82,000kms, U5375. Was $15,995 NOW $13,995

2008 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE Pwr group, a/c, Stow ‘N’ Go seats, only 47,501kms, was $16,780 NOW $16,330

2006 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID Black, leather, fully loaded, one owner, local, 102,000kms, U5364. Was 26,995 NOW $25,995

2007 HYUNDAI AZERA LTD Leather, low kms ONLY $21,530 2007 HYUNDAI TUCSON GL Manual, a/c, only 65,000kms, 2.0L, fwd ONLY $14,930

2006 LEXUS SC430 CONVERTIBLE Black beauty, just in time for spring, loaded, only 29,530kms, U5319. Was $51,995 CLEARANCE $48,995

2008 LEXUS RX 400H Lexus Certiﬁed $49,990

2006 LEXUS IS 250 AWD. Reg price $32,980/ SALE PRICE $30,980

2008 LEXUS LS 600HL Smokey granite on black leather, 19” wheels, navigation, back up camera, bluetooth, beautiful. SAVE HUGE $80,990

2009 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID Only 45,000kms, factory warranty remaining. Reg price $22,980. SALE PRICE $20,500

2008 LEXUS RX 350 Fully loaded, silver on tan. $45,990 2008 LEXUS ES350 White on tan, local, one owner, spoiler, low kms. $33,990 2007 LEXUS GX470 Only 32,000kms, ash blue on grey leather, fully loaded, local, Lexus Certiﬁed. $49,990

2007 TOYOTA TACOMA Yamaha Edition, red on gray, only 15,000 kms. $32,990 2007 LEXUS ES 350 Grey on grey, premium package. $29,990 2006 LEXUS RX 400H Only 58,000kms, local $36,990

2002 HONDA CIVIC LX Grey, 5 spd manual, 143,000kms, excellent condition, U5282. Was $8,695 CLEARANCE $6,995

2006 TOYOTA CAMRY XLE Only 72,000kms $17,990

2002 GMC SONOMA Auto, low kms, was $9,995 NOW $7,890

2002 ACURA EL Only 80,000kms, a/c, auto, 4dr, very clean SALE PRICE $9,995

2004 ACURA EL Fully loaded, Aero kit, silver on black $12,990

Northshore Auto Mall

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1.866.562.5703

2004 MINI COOPER Sunroof, 5 spd, priced to go! U4485A NOW $14,999 2001 HONDA CIVIC SI 5spd, a/c, one owner, only 35,000kms, U91036A $9,999

2007 JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA UNLIMITED EDITION Auto, pwr group, only 40,000 kms ONLY $26,800

2008 HONDA CIVIC 2DR COUPE Nice rims, low kms $16,980 2008 TOYOTA YARIS $11,980 2008 LEXUS RX350 Ultra premium pkg, navigation, DVD, back up camera. Reg price $45,980. SALE PRICE $39,980

SOLD

2007 FORD F150 LARIAT 4x4 $25,980 2007 BMW X3 Black on black with premium pkg. Reg price $31,980. SALE PRICE $28,980 2007 BMW 525I Premium pkg, arctic grey, 19” rims! $35,980 2007 LEXUS RX350 Ultra premium pkg. Reg price $42,980. SALE PRICE $38,980 2006 HONDA S2000 Very rare! Local, low kms. A must see, in perfect condition! $31,980 1765 Marine Drive, North Vancouver

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Motorhomes/RVs

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Cleaning

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Electrical

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EUROPEAN CLEANING Specialist. Call for Free Est. 778-847-3726

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8060

Concrete

8087

Drainage

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Excavating

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Rates From As Low As

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• 7 days / 1000km exchange privilege • 100 point inspection • Carproof Vehicle History Report (carproof.com)

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walls, patios, sidewalks, drainage Cust satisfaction! 778-928-0586

• 6-year / 120,000km transferable Powertrain warranty coverage, with options to upgrade to comprehensive extended warranty.

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2001 SCAMPER tent trailer, 8’ box. sleeps 6. like new condition. a/c d/c fridge. indoor/outdoor stove. furnace. sink with water hookup. $5000. 604-839-8043

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2007 VW CITY GOLF Only 44,000kms $12,980

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2002 VW BEETLE GLS One owner, local, ony 78,000kms , 5 spd manual, very clean U10815A $10,995

2004 SUBARU OUTBACK AWD, sunroof, leather, U4536 $18,999

Drywall

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2009 TOYOTA COROLLA CE 5 spd, priced right! U4497. Was $14,999 NOW $12,999

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Paving/Seal Coating

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Plumbing

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Serving the North Shore since 1963

ALL-WAYS Pressure Washing Driveways, sidewalks, patios & houses. Free est 604-985-0402 BLUE WATER MAINTENANCE Prof window cleaning, gutters & pressure washing. 778-822-5456 GENTLEMEN WINDOW CLEANING - Pressure washing, tile roofs, vinyl siding, driveways & walkways Micah 604-230-0429 Hire a husband No job too big or small from pressure washing to renos to yard 1-877-885-0770

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JB’s PAINTING • From $99 per room • Professional • Reliable • Licensed & Insured • North Shore co. est. 2001

ADVANTAGE LANDSCAPING Lawn, garden install+maint. moss control, power rake, aerate, remove rubbish John 604-988-9636

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INTERIOR & EXTERIOR SPECIALS

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RESTORATIONS

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PLUMBING

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Re-Rooﬁng & Repairs Specialists 20 year Labour Warranty available

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Kitchens • Bathrooms Basements • Additions Decks • Stairs

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ROOFING & INSULATION LTD. “IF IT’S ROOFING, WE DO IT!” Residential • Commercial Industrial • Apartments

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BATHS * KITCHENS * SUITES & MORE BAMFORD CONSTRUCTION Ltd. Quality Renos & Repairs. 604-986-2871 www.bamford.ca BATHROOMS & more. 40 yrs on the North Shore. Working within your budget. 778-387-3626 BEARING WALLS removed, floors leveled, cathedral ceilings, garage leveled, door and window openings. 604-787-7484 JKB CONSTRUCTION LTD. HOME RENOVATIONS

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U Load / We Load 7-80yd bin rentals. Same day service, fast pickup times! (604)-990-GONE (4663) www.allgonedisposal.ca

Top Soil, Sand, Gravel, Dumpsites and more.

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DD HAUL & DELIVERY Proficient service, meeting all your needs, providing ‘quality workmanship’ Delivered with pride. Loads from $30 each Please call David

604-512-7471

Student Disposal Services & Recycling

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ACKER’S Rubbish Removal pick-up & deliveries. Quick. 7 day Fast / reliable. Spencer 924-1511

CURTIS JOHN ROOFING (since 1978) Roof tune-up from $149. 24 hr repair. 604-985-1913

BELL MINI BINS 604-922-5101 Small or large household jobs & Mini bin service. 7 days a week Fast ★ inexpensive ★ reliable.

Roof Maintenance

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LUMA Drywall Boarding, taping, texture, steel stud, t-bar, 30 yrs exp. Call Luke 604-721-6003 SMALL JOBS WELCOME RENOVATION Crown Mouldings · Drywall · Painting · Flooring, ★ Call 604-771-2201, 771-5197

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

Looking to do some

ETNA CERAMIC Tile & Remodelling. Kitchen & Bath Specialists. 30 years exp., Call 778-829-3368.

EXPERT TILING - 25 YRS. EXP. Free estimates, int/ext. Ceramic, porcelain, glass, marble & slate. Call Mike 604-761-4448

SINGLE AXLE DELIVERIES

CROWN ROOFING & Drainage Residential. Your One-Stop Renovation Ctre. 604.327.3086

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A-WES SIGNATURE WORK Ceramic, Stone Installation & Design. 604-317-8962

Dirt Fill, Concrete, Asphalt Brush, Demo, Const. Waste

BINS & DISPOSAL

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WESTCOAST ROOFING SYSTEMS

8309

Tiling

DALTON TRUCKING LTD.

Alin Maintenance Services •Roof •Chimney •Skylight; Repairs •All Leak Problems! 604-319-2229

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GOT JUNK! We remove-same day service, bsmts, apts. etc. no job to small or big, 604-728-6290

Home Improvement?

AAA RUBBISH REMOVAL Const/ Reno Debris. We Remove Almost Anything! 778-320-2525

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

ROD’S RUBBISH REMOVAL Prompt, reliable, reasonable. 7 days/week. Rod 604-985-7193

TREEWORKS

15 Years Experience Tree & Stump Removal Prunning & Trimming View Work

TRACKSIDE SOIL & STONE LTD.

The North Shore’s only Yardworks Compost Pro Soil Dealer. – Pick up or delivered – No order is too large or small

Call 604.986.7624 six days a week

Bulk orders available

1600 Barrow Street N.V.

(down the block from the Lynnwood Hotel)

Now Accepting Green Waste

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A. A. BESTPRO Tree Service LTD. Tree top trim, Hedge Trimming, Pruning, Tree Removal, Stump Grinding etc. CALL SUKH free est. 604-716-8479 or 604-984-1988 ABERDEEN TREE SERVICES Give our prices a look !! Call 604-986-3206 NORTH SHORE TREE & Hedge Certified arborist. Fully Insured Call Daryl at: 604-988-4479

ROBIN’S 604-986-4091 Expert Tree Care - Cert. Arborist. 25 yrs exp. Fully Ins.

Wildwood Tree Services, Exp Hedge Trimming and Removal & Tree Pruning. Free Est. 604-893-5745

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TV/Home Theatre

Top Soil

Tree Services

$ BEST RATES $

Dangerous tree removal, pruning, topping, hedge trimming & stump grinding. Fully insured & WCB

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A-1 TRI CRAFT TREE SERVICES (EST. 1986) ★ASK DISCOUNT RUBBISH★ Best Prices, Yard, House/Const, Demo. 7 days Ray, 604-727-6153

Tree Services

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EXP TRADESMAN, tiles, granite, stone, brick & glass blocks. Reas. Zak 604-982-0234 778-773-3537

Trips to the dumps start at

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Sun Decks

Full Service Junk Removal • Demolition • Tree Work • Odd Jobs • Recycling

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Window Cleaning

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Professional window cleaning, gutters & pressure washing. Call for a free estimate

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NORTH SHORE HOME SERVICES LTD

•Window Cleaning • Power Washing • Gutter Cleaning

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Serving the North Shore since 1963

CLEARVIEW MAINTENANCE SERVICE 20 15 yrs of Service on the North Shore! • Gutters Cleaned • Power Washing • Roof Restoration • Skylights Window Cleaning • Awnings Cleaned Free Estimates & Quality Service

Doug Robinson 604-985-4604 ABSOLUTE BEST - Window Cleaning by hand, inside & out. Call for best rate 604-783-9240 GENTLEMEN WINDOW CLEANING - Window cleaning, Gutter cleaning & pressure washing.. Micah 604-230-0429

A56 - North Shore News - Sunday, May 23, 2010

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