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Fire guts longtime WV business Tailor had been at location for 40 years

Jane Seyd

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A longstanding West Vancouver business has been gutted in an early-morning fire that appears to have been caused by a gas furnace. Fire broke out at Giuseppe The Roman Tailor at 1348 Marine Dr. shortly after 7 a.m. Monday morning, quickly spreading through the premises, which were filled with clothes and bolts of fabric. Owner Giuseppe Dente said an employee went to the shop at around 7 a.m. Monday and turned on the gas furnace. “Within probably 10 minutes he smelled smoke,” said Capt. Martin Ernst, spokesman for West Vancouver Fire and Rescue. Ernst said the man got out of the store and went to warn neighbouring businesses as the fire started to spread. “It was a fairly fast start,” said Ernst. “It was wellstocked with fabrics and they burn readily.” Smoke and flames were soon pouring out of the back NEWS photo Mike Wakefield of the building facing Bellevue Avenue, where the West WEST Vancouver firefighters stop to adjust their equipment while battling the blaze that destroyed a tailor’s shop in the 1300-block of Marine Vancouver police dispatcher Drive Monday morning. Investigators suspect a gas furnace may have been behind the mishap. See more photos at www.nsnews.com. saw the blaze out of her window. Three police officers rushed to the site with fire extinguishers, but the fire proved to be growing too quickly. The tailor shop was still in flames when firetrucks arrived at Bracken is accused of killing Ferguson in Surrey on or about Jan. about 7:22 a.m. Fire crews quickly contained the blaze, preventing Jane Seyd 22 — the last day she was seen by her family — about 10 days before it from spreading to neighbouring businesses, including a small jseyd@nsnews.com her body was discovered across the road from Kirkstone Park. engine repair shop downstairs from the tailor’s. Corp. Dale Carr of the Integrated Homicide Investigation “We were quite relieved it wasn’t involved in the fire,” said A 48-year-old Surrey man has been charged Team said Monday police believe Ferguson’s body had been in the Ernst. in the killing of his 40-year-old common-law empty lot where it was found for three or four days before it was One man who lives upstairs in a neighbouring building was wife, Jennifer Ferguson of Surrey, whose body discovered. alerted to the fire when his smoke alarm went off. was discovered wrapped in plastic near a North Carr said Ferguson was identified a short time after her body was Early estimates put the damage at about $150,000. Most Vancouver park Feb. 2. found and that Bracken became a suspect soon after. Carr said at the of that was the contents of the tailor’s shop, including fabric Harvey Frank Bracken has been charged with manslaughter in See Furnace page 5 connection with Ferguson’s death and remains in custody. See Cops page 3

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Prankster soaks NV businesses Caller convinces staff, guests to ‘test’ sprinklers

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TEN North Vancouver businesses are kneedeep in repair bills this week after prank callers convinced hotel guests and restaurant employees to turn on their ﬁre sprinklers.

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The crank calls started on Friday night at about 11:30 p.m., when someone posing variously as a sprinkler maintenance worker, a police officer and a hotel staff member called rooms at the North Vancouver Hotel on Capilano Road and convinced several guests to set off their sprinkler systems. More calls came in Saturday night to the hotel and to the McDonalds, Subway, A&W and Denny’s restaurants on North Vancouver’s Marine Drive, where recipients again fell for the prank. NEWS photo Cindy Goodman Ten more restaurants were targeted Sunday, with five GRILL cook John Castillo prepares food at Nando’s Chicken restaurant on Lonsdale Avenue Monday afternoon, more setting off fire alarms. a day after a crank caller tricked staff into setting off sprinklers. Nando’s was one of at least 15 North Vancouver Among these was Nando’s establishments that received similar calls over the weekend. Chicken on Lonsdale Avenue, where employee Loraine Sano picked up the she said. The restaurant was open the next day. Police are tracking the prankster or pranksters phone. The pranks have caused thousands of dollars online, as it appears the calls are coming from the “He said you have to pull an alarm, that there’s in damage, said Cpl. Peter DeVries of the North United States using a computer telephone service a fire in the building,” she said, adding the man Vancouver RCMP. and a service to reroute the associated IP address. claimed to be a fire official. “We said maybe you’re “Not only in the costs of clean-up but also in the If caught, the prankster could face a maximum calling the wrong restaurant.” cost of food that has to be replaced and of course . . sentence of 10 years in jail for mischief, said Eventually, she handed the phone to her manager, . . technicians who have to be called to recharge the DeVries. who, after confirming it was the right location and systems. Then there’s also the cost of lost revenue,” DeVries said it mirrors similar pranks in the U.S. being told the man had seen a fire, pulled the alarm. he said. dating years back, including one in which staff at a That’s when the caller told them it was a prank. Fire equipment is only inspected in person by KFC in New Hampshire were convinced to test the “It’s not funny at all. What can he get from trained technicians, said DeVries. fire extinguisher and, when they were sprayed with that?” she said. Anyone receiving a suspicious phone call should foam, to strip naked and walk outside. “He sounds really convincing. . . . If you were contact the police. People tend to trust authority figures, even over in that situation, I’m pretty sure you would do the In the wake of the weekend’s pranks, fire officials the phone, he said. same thing.” have scrambled to call all 150 restaurants on the “I can think of maybe a handful of the thousands The store’s sprinkler went off in the kitchen and North Shore to warn them. Engines had a slightly of times I’ve called people where they question required a major clean up, while inspectors had to bigger workload than normal responding to all the whether or not I’m actually a police officer,” he examine and approve the kitchen the next morning, false alarms. said.

WV family gives $22M to SFU

SIMON Fraser University’s business school has been renamed for a West Vancouver family after a father and son gave the university the biggest private donation in its history. Ryan Beedie, president of Beedie Group Developments, and his father Keith have given the university $22 million to create what they hope will be “the best business school in the world.” The existing business school, Beedie’s alma mater, has been renamed the Beedie School of Business. SFU said it plans to use the money to create an endowment See School page 5

Council nixes housing pilot ﬁx

Cops deem body transport ‘diversionary’ From page 1

time Ferguson went missing, she and Bracken were living together in a rented home in Surrey. Bracken was working as a labourer on a construction job in North Vancouver near to where Ferguson’s body was discovered. Police believe Ferguson was dumped in North Vancouver as a “diversionary tactic,” said Carr. Police kept Bracken under surveillance for more than a week after Ferguson’s body was found while he continued to show up for his North Vancouver construction job. He was arrested Feb. 10 in Burnaby. Carr said police are still hoping to talk to anyone who had dealings with Bracken between Jan. 22 and his arrest. “We’re hoping they’ll come forward with information they didn’t know they had,” he said. “We have a few unanswered questions in our minds.” Carr added that during the time Bracken was under surveillance, he did not return to the home he shared with Ferguson, but appeared to be staying with various friends around the Lower Mainland. If police collect more evidence, it’s possible Bracken NEWS photo Mike Wakefield will be charged with a more serious count of murder, said CPL. Dale Carr of the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team Carr. Bracken made his first court appearance Monday but (right) announced charges against Harvey Bracken Monday. has not yet entered a plea to the charge. He is scheduled to appear in North Vancouver provincial court again Feb. 17. mother of three children who range in age from late teens to early Ferguson, who also went by the name Jennifer Sondergaard, 20s. Ferguson’s family does not want to talk to the media about her, was a small woman, just five feet tall and 90-100 pounds. She was a Carr said.

IT’S back to the drawing board for staff working on West Vancouver’s troubled housing pilot program after a set of recommendations designed to fix problems was shot down by council Feb. 7. Speaking to councillors, staff identified several problems with the initial process, which had been designed to allow new housing types such as coach houses into the municipality. The flaws included a high level of risk and uncertainty for homeowners, internal district obstacles, a lack of proper engagement with the immediate neighbours of new housing proposals and concerns over “neighbourhood character.” The report put before council recommended the municipality continue with the program, but exempt participants from development application and rezoning fees. It also suggested the next project be done on district land rather than private. The issue dates back to 2009, when council endorsed a housing pilot program to try out new housing types on a handful of sites after several interested homeowners came forward with proposals. In December that year, staff chose 2614 Ottawa Ave. and 6801 Hycroft Road to be the first guinea pigs. The couple on Hycroft Road backed out of the process last summer, however, after spending $18,000 without ever gaining final approval to build. Councillors at the Feb. 7 meeting said they didn’t have confidence the public would accept new housing types at this point, although most said they weren’t ready to give up on the project entirely. “I would like staff to have another look at it and to focus more on the housing pilot projects that we have in front of us,” said Mayor Pam Goldsmith-Jones. Coun. Michael Smith, however, said it was time to give the project a “merciful death.” “We’re spending countless hours on this housing pilot project which has produced absolutely nothing,” he said. Council will sit down with staff to explain their concerns and a new report will come out of that, said the mayor, after she voted alongside Couns. Trish Panz, Bill Soprovich and Michael Evison to refer the report back to staff. Couns. Michael Lewis and Smith were opposed, while Coun. Shannon Walker was absent.

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Wednesday, February 16, 2011 - North Shore News - A5

School praises alumnus’s generosity

Furnace likely culprit in blaze From page 1

and clothing that burned, said Ernst. He said the aging structure stood up remarkably well to the ﬁre, although some neighbouring businesses had smoke and water damage. “Our worry in these older buildings is that the whole block will start to burn.” Fire investigators are still sifting through debris to determine exactly what caused the ﬁre, but Ernst said it appears to have started with the furnace. “Furnaces can sometimes over-gas,” and fail to light quickly enough, said Ernst. Air intakes can also get blocked and overheat, he said. “They do need regular maintenance.” The tailor’s shop has been operating in the same location in West Vancouver for more than 40 years.

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to support scholarships, professorships and research chairs. “Receiving a gift of this magnitude is wonderful for the university,” says SFU president Andrew Petter in a release. “But having it come from a former student makes it even more special. I can’t imagine a better way for Ryan and his father to recognize the value of education.” Beedie, who graduated from SFU with a BBA in 1991, joined his father’s industrial real estate development ﬁrm after leaving school, eventually becoming president. Beedie Group is now the largest landlord of industrial space in B.C., according to the company.

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Subject Lands: The proposed Zoning Bylaw amendment would apply to lands within most Single Family Dwelling and Duplex Dwelling Zones, Multiple Dwelling Zone 4 and 5, Public Assembly Zone 2 (Places of Worship), and Comprehensive Development Zones: CD3 (Rodgers Creek), CD4 (6520 and 6540 Marine Drive), CD10 (Folkestone Way), CD41 (Garrow Bay), and CD42 (Telegraph Hill), which are located throughout the municipality. Purpose: The proposed Zoning Bylaw amendment is to permit secondary suites in non-owner occupied homes. Enquiries: Planning Department, Municipal Hall. Phone: 604-925-7055 Proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment: The proposed Zoning Bylaw amendment would replace Section 130.05(1)(d),“Secondary Suites”with the following: d) the registered owner of the lot must occupy, as his/her principal place of residence, either the Principal Dwelling Unit or the Secondary Suite, or alternatively must: i) identify a property manager with an address within the District of West Vancouver or within the City or District of North Vancouver to manage tenancies of the Principal Dwelling Unit and the Secondary Suite; ii) authorize the property manager to deal with the complaints of neighbours or the District arising from the occupancy of the Principal Dwelling Unit or Secondary Suite including the parking of motor vehicles by the occupants; and iii) provide to the District the name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address of the property manager, and provide written authorization to the District to contact the property manager in the event of such complaints.

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VIEWPOINT Published by North Shore News a division of Postmedia Network Inc., 100-126 East 15th Street, North Vancouver, B.C. V7L 2P9. Doug Foot, publisher. Canadian publications mail sales product agreement No. 40010186.

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ECENT news that CT scans in three B.C. communities were read by radiologists who were either unqualiﬁed or who made substantial errors despite qualiﬁcations is deeply concerning. Never are we more vulnerable than when waiting on a diagnosis. The radiologists who interpret scans of our bodies literally have information in their hands that can mean the difference between life and death. Most of us will never know how good or bad our health professionals really are. Shopping around is not really an option in our strained public system, so we are left with little choice but to trust what we are told. It’s crucial that that trust be well placed. Medicine, like any profession, is subject to human frailties. The recent

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Dear Editor: As a taxpayer, I am having a difficult time trying to resolve this latest revelation on our transportation fleet (Ferry Users Hope for Increased Subsidy, Feb. 13, North Shore News). To me it was easy to provide efficient ferry service to the province. My late father worked on the design team when the original ships were commissioned for Bennett’s Navy. B.C. had one of the best design teams for our waters and shipyards filled with the most competent tradesmen on the planet. We built our own fleet and it was very cost effective. Very competent people made good decisions. As usual, politicians interfered and ideals invaded reality. In the 1990s we needed an upgrade and then-Premier Glen Clark decided that we should build the Fast Cats. The projected cost for the three ships started at about $200 million and ballooned to almost $500 million. For the same cost we could have had six C-class ships built without importing aluminum experts from overseas. Our engineers. Our tradesman. Our expertise. Instead we got three high-tech ships that were not up to task. We blew a half billion dollars on nothing. Enter David Hahn. He decides that German technology is better than our own and spends another $500 million dollars to give us new ships. They look good but can’t perform. In fact, they are so inefficient that the increased fuel cost for a round trip to Nanaimo could staff another ferry. Just imagine the impact. Our old C-class ferry burned 6,400 litres of fuel. David’s new and improved SuperC-class ferry guzzles 8,400 litres for the same trip. Not only that, but the maintenance cost is untenable because all the parts have to be transported from Germany. Now we are a billion dollars in the red and we don’t have a good fleet. What is David Hahn’s solution? Double the fares and make the taxpayer fund the shortfall. The only reliable, efficient ships we have are the ones we designed and built. They are old, but they

outperform every solution presented to us in the last decade. The bottom line is that we still need new ships. David will resign and demand a golden parachute out of his job. When will we wake up? Leo Vanderbyl North Vancouver

MLA takes narrow view

Dear Editor: MLA Jane Thornthwaite is right that there is a problem at the Second Narrows overpasses (Working to Bridge the Gap, Feb. 9, North Shore News); however, she has put the cart before the horse. The municipality is allowing condos to be built in the Parkgate area that will bring more and more vehicles, and now developers are buying up property in the 3900-block of Mount Seymour Parkway. Should they not put a stop to this till the infrastructure is in place? Brian Seward North Vancouver

Healthcare parallel sickening

Dear Editor: Brian Day’s comparison of Canada’s socialized medical system to repressive regimes with no press freedom (Change Prescribed for Medicare, Jan. 26, North Shore News) was, frankly, odious. Has he been taking lessons from Sarah “Death Panel” Palin? Adam La Rusic North Vancouver

NV’s swelling population will fatten tax bills

Dear Editor: The District of North Vancouver’s draft Official Community Plan calls for 20,000 more people by 2030, less than one per cent growth per year (DNV Population to Grow 20,000 in 20 Years, Feb. 4, North Shore News). One per cent sounds low, but it isn’t. At that rate, a population doubles every 70 years — less than your average Canadian lifespan. The district argues growth provides needed tax revenue, but studies show urban growth rarely pays its own way. It places a burden on resources by creating a need for increased infrastructure — from roads, water, and sewage treatment to police, fire, and hospital services. And while experts agree densification is cheaper than sprawl, new developments create infrastructure costs regardless of density and design. Generally, the larger the city, the higher the taxes. Having more people to provide tax revenue might look good initially, but inevitably leads to the need for even more tax dollars. When does it end? The best time frame for measuring sustainability is forever. A sustainable action, policy, or process is one that can be continued forever without degrading the ecological integrity and lifesupporting capacity of the natural environment. This definition of sustainability provides an easy check for decisions about our lifestyles and communities. If something can be continued forever, it’s sustainable. Quantitative growth, whether it’s our population or our high consumption and waste, fails the test. Qualitative growth, on the other hand, is sustainable. There’s no limit to creativity, enterprise, or personal growth. At some point, our community will need to get creative about how to thrive without population growth. Why not now? Nancy Pow North Vancouver

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Aboriginal mining program strikes gold

“Today, mining is the largest private-sector employer of First Nations in Canada. We have helped to stimulate new aboriginal businesses, improve literacy and training on and off reserves, create wealth, opportunity and hope. . . The northeast coal sector has 40 percent Aboriginal employment.” Pierre Gratton, President and CEO, Mining Association of British Columbia, Jan. 13

PIERRE Gratton gave his presentation, Mining and Aboriginal Communities: Building Stronger Relationships, to the B.C. Natural Resource Forum in Prince George. New to the province — and to North Vancouver

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If that approach holds steady, it may hold the key to solving the most serious challenge facing B.C.’s Representative for Children and Youth, Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond. From the mid-1800s through to the present day, British Columbians have had a love-hate relationship with the mining industry. While we were happy enough to take advantage of the economic beneﬁts of ore extraction, we have often been uneasy with the collateral damage mines were wreaking on the land and the Aboriginal way of life. It was not until 1992 that, as Gratton said, “the very nature of mining . . . required the industry to move farther than any other outside its comfort zone to address criticism, ﬁnd common ground

with communities and stakeholders, and adapt.” Gratton did not just describe how far the industry has come over the past 19 years; he pointed the way ahead for what he predicted would be “new partnerships and new markets.” In 1999, as the promising efforts of the 1992 Whitehorse Mining Initiative began to wane and because the industry had again “dropped the ball,” the Mining Association of Canada launched what it described as “the leading sustainability initiative in the country: Toward Sustainable Mining.” As outlined in Gratton’s paper, two important commitments of TSM are to: “respect aboriginal and treaty rights and seek to understand local perspectives” and to “acknowledge and respect

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Employment Partnership program, which was intended to provide 148 jobs in B.C. The federal government seeded the initiative with $4.4 million, while mining and minerals-related corporate partners and associated organizations provided $22.7 million. The partners include three industry-related associations, four educational institutions, four aboriginal bands/societies and five mining and exploration corporations. Most interesting of all, as I began to research what seemed to be a straightforward story, was that, virtually unnoticed, these encouraging collaborations were conceived in 1999 and have been building in earnest since the 2003 launch of the federal ASEP program. Originally projected to be a national, five-year, $85-million federal employment program, ASEP was designed to directly match “skills development to economic opportunities.” In 2007, the federal government put in a further $105 million and again in 2009, through its Economic Action Plan, agreed to provide an additional $100 million to ASEP over three years. The ASEP agreement with BCAMTA is only one of a potential 25 such partnerships across Canada — partnerships that could involve industries as diverse as aerospace, construction, fisheries, forestry and mining. Three are in B.C. So with the federal funding for the ASEP program due to expire in less than two years, it is essential that the current agreements bear fruit if Ottawa is to be persuaded to extend the initiatives beyond 2012. Reached for her comment, Laurie Sterritt, executive director of the B.C. Aboriginal Mine Training Association reinforced the urgency of the industry’s need to adapt: “Projections show that, within five years, 25 per cent of (skilled workers) in all areas of the operation will have retired

from the industry.” Sterritt, herself a member of the Gitskan Nation, went on to explain that “BCAMTA trains candidates for careers,” not just for stop-gap jobs. “Depending on the candidate, we might begin with the basics of how to handle a job interview, focus on safety and ﬁrst-aid procedures or on heavy-machinery and mill operations. “It’s training for all aspects of the industry and for the allied trades involved, including for management.” That should be music to the ears of children and youth representative Turpel-Lafond, who has seen many types of multi-million-dollar funding initiatives roll by only to reveal the same chronic poverty still entrenched in their wake. “We have no shortage of governance,” she told me last Friday. Then, not surprisingly, she went on to emphasize, “But whatever the program, we must make sure the lens is in the right spot; the efforts and the resources must be aligned so that they beneﬁt the children and the families.” Amen to that. Turpel-Lafond did not say it — perhaps she did not even think it — but despite my attempts to remain positive, the niggling cynicism remained: Will this end up like so many other well-intentioned initiatives and government programs? Will the dollars be eaten up to cover administrative, corporate and political expenses? I truly hope not, but the results depend upon the goodwill

and energy of all partners involved. There is a long road yet to be traveled before people will be happy with the industry’s performance; and indeed, mining companies may never meet the zero-tolerance mark espoused by the most ardent of environmentalists. But our whole way of life depends on our getting the ASEP initiatives right, especially when it comes to mining. If we don’t, we can say goodbye to the copper that carries our Hydro, the salt in our soup and even to the talc we use on a baby’s clean bum — because, as a miner would grumble, “If you can’t grow it, you have to dig it.” Worse still, whoever lives in poverty now will still be poor. These initiatives offer us an opportunity to be a beacon to the world — an opportunity to show that partnerships between industry and their communities can respect the social, economic, environmental and cultural interests of all British Columbians. So it is incumbent upon Aboriginals and the industry alike to prove they can be relied upon to stay the course, that they are in it for the long term and not just for the short-term dollars available. Introduced to this idea only last Wednesday, I have barely scratched the surface of the topic, let alone mined its potential. It is a subject worthy of much wider coverage than is possible within the conﬁnes of dry business pages at the back of our daily newspapers. rimco@shaw.ca

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While the suites are not compliant with current bylaws, they haven’t been a nuisance, and they provide some of the only relatively affordable housing in the district, he said. “Secondary suites are a signiﬁcant form of less expensive housing in West Vancouver, and these suites, the ones we’re talking about now, have been in these neighbourhoods for sometimes ﬁve, 10 and 15 years, and nobody’s complained about them, so why should we suddenly tell people: ‘No, you can’t have them?’ ” he said. By allowing non-owner occupied suites, staff would get a better picture of the number of houses involved and ensure they meet an acceptable standard, according to the report. Under the amended bylaw, operators of suites will also require a business license and pay an annual fee of $450, which is $100 more than for suites where the homeowner also lives on site. “I know that council will have much to say about it when we get to public hearing,” said Mayor Pam Goldsmith-Jones, but she said they wanted to hear from residents before making any decisions. The public hearing is set for Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. at the municipal council chambers.

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North Shore chiefs to rep BC’s top cops Enger tapped to head police chiefs’ organization; Lepine to be VP Tessa Holloway

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THE North Shore’s two police chiefs will be the face of police brass across the province this year after they took the top spots at the B.C. Association of Chiefs of Police. North Vancouver RCMP Superintendent Tonia Enger was appointed president of the BCACP by the association earlier this month, while Chief Constable Peter Lepine of the West Vancouver Police Department was made vice-president. “It sends the message to the people of the North Shore that our police departments aren’t stuck in the silo,” said Lepine. “We’re not just taking care of issues here on the North Shore.” The BCACP is involved in lobbying and working with the provincial government on policing issues, such as the toughened drinking and driving laws brought in last fall. One of the big issues facing the organization right now is their call for an independent oversight body to investigate cases of police misconduct. “All of the chiefs in B.C. support that,” said Enger. “We’ve

Wheel thefts hit WV drivers WEST Vancouver police want drivers to throw a wrench in the works for criminals by locking the nuts on their wheels.

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THE WVPD’s Chief Const. Peter Lepine and North Vancouver’s Supt. Tonia Enger will head the BCACP.

The force issued the plea after the owner of a 2005 Mercedes SL50 found the vehicle jacked up on blocks in an underground parking garage in the 2000-block of Folkstone Way Jan. 26. Thieves had made off with the tires and rims, causing about $700 worth of damage to the car in the process. The incident comes in the wake of two others in the past six months in which tires and rims were taken from vehicles parked overnight in underground lots, according to police. The WVPD is encouraging motorists to use locking lug nuts on their wheels to prevent similar thefts. — James Weldon

communicated that to the public in the past and we look forward to the model the province is going to be rolling out in the next year or so. We’ll support them in any way we can.” “One of the things we’ll continue to work on is to improve and increase the conﬁdence of the public in policing,” she added. The association will also focus on further changes to the Motor Vehicle Act, they said. It’s an added workload — Enger’s email inbox has grown 50 per cent — but Enger said working with and learning from police chiefs across the province will help them deal more effectively with issues facing police here on the North Shore. The appointments are for one-year terms. Enger just ﬁnished a one-year term as vice-president of the organization.

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Rotary Club of North Vancouver 60th anniversary

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Neil Creighton and Liane McKenna celebrate the milestone.

Ken Wilson and past district governor Gord Dalglish ﬂank president David Spears. Members and supporters of the Rotary Club of North Vancouver gathered at a celebration to mark the organization’s 60th anniversary Jan. 29 at Cheers Restaurant in North Vancouver. The gala event featured addresses by North Vancouver’s mayors, a slideshow of the club’s history, alumni stories and music and entertainment. For more information, visit www.rotarynorthvan.com.

Bob McKilligan, Harold Stringer and Francis McKilligan enjoy the festivities.

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Norman and Pam Thompson attend.

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MEMBERS of the 13th Seymour Beaver Scouts Colony will be parading down Lonsdale Avenue from Keith Road on their annual Hike for Hunger and Torchlight Parade, aimed at collecting food for the Harvest Project, this Saturday, Feb. 19 starting at 5:15 p.m. The scouts, led by the Lower Mainland Colour Party and the JP Fell Pipe Band, will gather at Shipbuilders’ Square at the foot of Lonsdale Avenue, where a community campﬁre will take place.

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Todd Major WE love our plants, but perhaps we do not love all plants equally, and non-native plants have become the beasts of our burden.

According to the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture’s Invasive Plant Alert webpage, invasive plants are deﬁned as: “Noxious weeds that are typically exotic or nonnative plants that have been introduced to this province without their natural predators. Left unchecked, these weeds destroy our native plant and animal habitat. They are among the top cause for losses in the natural diversity of our environment, and are devastating to the economy. Weeds cause crop losses well in excess of $50 million annually in B.C.” The ﬁnancial accounting portion of that statement is somewhat misleading because weed affected crop losses are

not solely based on non-native weeds; those ﬁgures are based on the cumulative impact of all weeds on crop production. There is no question that invasive plants affect forestry and agriculture operations in our province, however, when it comes to the cost to our cities’ economy, the value is much less clear — down right murky, in fact. Invasive plants can be native or non-native. For example, salal (Gaultheria shallon) is a native plant that is very invasive and is regularly controlled to prevent crop losses in agriculture and nursery operations. But salal is not treated with the same scorn as non-native plants, probably because that would

be politically incorrect, even though salal deserves it. People often lump non-native plants in with invasive weeds and non-native plants suffer as a result. Let me be clear: I do not believe anyone should import plants and release them freely into B.C.’s environment without proper testing and research. Such releases could be devastating to B.C.’s industries. However, let’s not get carried away and run to the centre of town to “hang ’em high” just because they are non-native plants. If we are talking about purple loosestrife or Eurasian watermilfoil then we had better get on with

Family Programs at Bloedel Conservatory: In this guided program you will discover diverse tropical plant life and learn about the birds that call Bloedel home, Saturdays, Feb. 19 and March 26, 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. in Queen Elizabeth Park, Vancouver. Suitable for families with children ages ﬁve to 11. Admission: $20/$10 per family. Registration required: 604-718-5898 or email familyprograms@vandusen.org. Info: www.vandusengarden.org. The Renaissance of Heritage Gardens: A workshop presented by landscaping architect Dennis Cornies on garden and landscaping issues facing heritage homeowners, Thursday, Feb. 24, 7:30-9 p.m. at The Silk Purse, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Admission by donation. Registration and info: 604926-6096 or peter.miller@ northshoreheritage.net. Seedy Saturday: A celebration of heritage varieties and organic gardening featuring more than 30 growers, seed companies and exhibitors will take place Saturday, Feb. 26, 10 a.m.4 p.m. in the Floral Hall at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. Admission by donation. Info: www.vandusengarden.org. Cedar Lecture Series: Patrick

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Ban sales, toughen import rules From page 13 controlling them. But if we are talking about Lamium (Lamiastrum galeobdolon ‘varigatum’), how far can that plant spread into our deep, dark temperate forests? Well-intentioned municipal bureaucrats seem to cling onto the marketable and sexy cause of hunting down and killing all of those plants that are invading our world, taking over the hills and strangling women and children. The propaganda machine is cranked up with screams of “We must do something immediately to rid our environment of these foreigners.” So we have a couple “weed pull days” a year and we all sleep better at night. Such causes are nothing more than folly and a futile waste of money. The real solution would be to ban completely, at the local level, the sale of those plants deemed to be a threat to our agriculture and forestry operations. And to toughen import rules and shipping inspections to prevent invasive plants from reaching our shores in the ﬁrst place. But there is only so much money to go around. Some exotic plants are here to stay. A case See Exotic page 15

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Exotic plants are here to stay From page 14 in point, Norway maple (Acer platanoides) a native European maple tree that was first introduced into the United States in 1756 has now spread across most of continental North America, and eradication is now almost impossible. Another nonnative plant of scorn known by the common names fleece flower, Japanese knotweed and Mexican bamboo (Polygonum cuspidatum) is native to Asia and was introduced to North America in the late 1800s.

illustration USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database / Britton, N.L., and A. Brown

KNOTWEED spreads widely with plume-like white ﬂowers borne atop the stems in summer.

Knotweed grows about two metres tall and spreads widely with plume-like white ﬂowers borne atop the stems in summer. The leaves drop off in fall, leaving behind bamboolike stems that stand through winter. Knotweed likes moist climatic conditions and grows in ditches, wetlands and residential gardens. Knotweed has spread throughout the Lower Mainland, the Shuswap, Queen Charlotte Islands and many regions of the United States. Eradication is now impossible because knotweed is now a naturalized, non-native plant. Can it be controlled in speciﬁc instances? To some extent yes. Can it be completely eradicated? Not likely. Complete extermination would require thousands of volunteers across continental North America working to remove it by hand, machine or herbicidal spray. So what are consumers to do when faced with the choice of buying non-native plants versus native plants? Since almost 95 per cent of nursery plants are not native, the choice is obvious — buy the plant you like and choose the right plant for the right place. But do not dump unwanted plants and green waste over the bank into our

forests. Do not import plants into Canada without proper permits and an understanding of the implications. Do not grow plants that are speciﬁcally known to be invasive, especially if you live in a region of the province that is dependent on forestry or agriculture. But most

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WHIMSICAL springing ﬁsh by Sechelt artist George Taylor were on display at last year’s Art in the Garden Tour. North Vancouver Community Arts Council is seeking North Shore residential gardens to feature in this year’s tour, May 28-29. If you are interested in submitting your garden for this event, call 604-988-6844, email info@nvartscouncil.ca or download a garden application at www.nvartscouncil. ca. Deadline for submissions is Friday, Feb. 25 at 5 p.m.

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Buttons, spices and other pantry items are easy to ﬁnd when properly labeled and stored in a manner that is highly visible and easy to reach. Too many times we over-purchase ﬂour, oats or sugar because we have forgotten that we have three packages hidden somewhere in our pantry. I love the little mason jars that can be purchased at the local grocery store. These jars are not only great for making jams and preserves, but they can be fantastic storage containers as well. Next time you visit your local paint store, be sure to pick up a small tin of chalkboard paint. Most of the time it is available in a one-quart size, which makes

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Ask your sales attendant at the paint store to give your chalkboard paint a good stir before you bring it home. If it’s been on the shelf for a while it will have settled. Just before using, make sure you stir it very well again. Draw out a label shape on your mason jar and with a small paintbrush apply the chalkboard paint to the jar. Let dry. Once the paint is dry, label each jar according to what you decide to place in it. If you have a short shelf near the front of your pantry these jars sit nicely side by side. Once the container has served its purpose, the beauty of the chalkboard paint is that you can change the label as many times as you need. Just keep a box of chalk handy in your pantry for easy labelling. lunter@shaw.ca

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If you are a West Vancouver resident and would like to volunteer to be part of this exciting new initiative, the District is seeking volunteers for the Ambleside Revitalization Commission. This Commission will consist of five community members who are established leaders in their field, with a respect for the history and growth ofWest Vancouver, and a desire to improve the community as a whole. These community members with specialized expertise will provide vital private sector advice to help guide the implementation of the AmblesideNow initiative. Commission members will provide advice and recommendations to Council on the financial and business aspects of the AmblesideNow initiative, in particular with respect to the use of the municipally owned lands on the 1300 Block of Marine Drive, 1500 Block of Fulton Avenue and Gertrude Lawson Site. “With community consultation, we will create a vibrant waterfront, a 21st century public safety building and more housing inside the Ambleside village centre,” said Mayor Goldsmith-Jones. Applications are available at westvancouver.ca or in the Administration Department at Municipal Hall. Applicants are requested to mail, email to committees@westvancouver.ca or deliver completed applications, with a brief personal resume to the Legislative Services Department. Apply by 4:30 pm on Wednesday, February 23, 2011.

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ALL CANDIDATES MEETING The North Vancouver Federal Liberal Riding Association is holding its All Candidates Meeting in preparation for the election of a Federal Liberal Candidate to represent the North Vancouver Electoral District. North Vancouver Electors are welcome and encouraged to attend this open and free event! When:

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SISTERS Ailish and Isabella Babicki-Moore, mom Dominica and grandfather Bogue Babicki cherish mementos given to Babicki, a retired engineer, in appreciation of his volunteer work in Haiti. The family invites the public to a Canadian Construction Association and Builders Without Borders fundraiser to support the École Lakay Project, which helps build schools in Haiti, Thursday, Feb. 17, 4-7 p.m. at the Vancouver Club. Father Pierre, executive director of École Lakay, will speak about the situation in Haiti and the importance of the project. To reserve a spot, email heike@bccassn.com.

NB: Voting day for members is Saturday, March 5, Memorial Gym (23rd & St.Georges Ave. N. Van.) 1:00-5:00pm. Membership sign-up cut off for voting eligibility is February 19th.

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fENCOURAGING your children instead of praising them will help them feel more secure that you’ll be there for them even when they fail. y

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noted that you were the tops. And it felt great. Until it didn’t. A week later on a lazy weekend afternoon you thought it might be fun to have a few of the friends from the dinner party over for an impromptu barbecue. Hot dogs, coleslaw, potato chips and ice cream. You went to pick up the phone and invite these folks and you couldn’t do it. I mean, how could the world’s greatest

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really appreciate the effort you put into this party for us,” then it would have been different because this is not praise. It’s encouragement. So what’s the difference? Praise can be discouraging because it’s a reward for winning and can be judgmental. In this case, you were praised for being the best, but when you wanted to have the simpler meal you knew you wouldn’t measure up to the standard that had been set. But, if your friends had noted the specialness, the effort and appreciated the amount work you did, it would be different. That approach defines the activity and the challenge. It doesn’t define you as the best, but as having worked to make something special. When we praise kids for winning, for being the best, it can backfire. They may start to believe you only love them when they succeed. What about when they fail? They will feel judged and they may need you to notice every little success. When we encourage our children, we emphasize that the effort is more important that the achievement. We

notice how hard they tried, not whether they were the best. When we note their effort, they are more likely to try again and work harder. When we praise the success, they may not try again because they will be afraid they won’t succeed and will let you down. I strongly recommend taking the terms good girl, bad girl, good boy, and bad boy out of your vocabulary. When we use these terms the kids worry that we will only love them when they are good and they know that they just can’t be good all the time. When you pick your child up from daycare, soccer practice or visiting Grandma what is the ﬁrst thing you say? Think about it: if we say, “Were you a good boy?” are we assuming they wouldn’t be? We are giving the message that checking up on their possible misbehaviour is more important than seeing them. How about saying “Hi, I’m so glad to see you.” When we are encouraging, we let our kids know that we accept them, we have conﬁdence in them, we recognize their

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Wednesday, February 16, 2011 - North Shore News - A23

Student Megan Harris works on “tape art” with instructor Amy Wilson. Waldorf School Grade 1 students Ella Fortin (left), Asha Findlay and Leah Read learn the art of knitting.

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The Vancouver Waldorf School In 1919, after the devastation of the First World War, a visionary scientist named Dr. Rudolf Steiner was asked by a colleague, “What can we possibly do in our society to prevent a repeat of this most horriﬁc event?” Dr. Steiner replied, “We need a new way of thinking.” This conversation led to the development of the Waldorf curriculum. One of the ways Waldorf education develops this new way of thinking is through a curriculum that nurtures and develops not only the mind, but the whole human being. At the Vancouver Waldorf School one of the fundamental educational tools we use to this effect is the arts, which develop esthetic awareness, creativity, social harmony, and emotional expression. Just as importantly, incorporating beauty and imagination throughout the curriculum fortiﬁes a deep • LOCAL SCHOOLS AND comprehension and understanding of each subject. At the Vancouver Waldorf School, THE IMPORTANCE OF drawing and painting, handcrafts and practical arts, movement, speech, drama, THE ARTS playing musical instruments and singing are integrated throughout the curriculum. Waldorf education has been using the arts as a way of teaching for almost a century.

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Lions Gate Christian Academy All you have to do is look around the foyer when you enter the doors of Lions Gate Christian Academy to see the value the arts hold here. In his book The Element, Sir Ken Robinson focuses on the importance of keeping creativity in our lives. We need to create environments — in our schools, in our workplaces, and in our public offices — where every person is inspired to grow creatively. Our belief is that we are created in God’s image; and He is a creative God. So we all have the ability to express our voice through fine arts. At LGCA, we want to discover and nurture the talents and gifts in each of our students. All the beautifully framed art in our foyer is the work of current and former students. Stroll down the halls and see creative inspiration on display. Fine arts are not limited to pictures hung on walls, though. Colourful stained-glass window art brought the spirit of Christmas to our building in December. The talents of a handful of creative students recently transformed our building to a warm, sunny beach for Hawaiian Day; a nice treat in the middle of a rainy winter! Fine arts come in many forms. Our annual Christmas musical is an adventure in music, drama and stage art. Because this is a school-wide production, it is also an opportunity for student leadership, mentorship and community building. Claymation is the medium of choice for student Michael Domisiw; once taught the basics, he has taken his love of claymation to a greater level. The entire student body enjoys watching the finished product during chapels and assemblies. Jonathan Danieli’s art reflects his quirky sense of humor; he makes a statement with each drawing. Megan Harris’ lion mascot done through a taping/painting technique reflects our energetic school spirit. Our band program is growing and adding an element to Lions Gate Christian Academy that is a lifelong skill, and unique in a Christian setting are student worship teams who lead in singing and playing in our weekly chapels. We believe all students are creative and must have an expressive voice. We know our students, we love them and we teach them. At the end of the day, they also teach us through their creativity in the arts.

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North Star Montessori students work in the arts all week. NEWS photo Mike Wakeﬁeld

history of electronica, I have also been using the software Garage Band to compose my own music sample. The school’s Winter Concert brings together many performing arts. The teachers allow us a lot of creative freedom. For this year’s concert, my friends and I wrote our own comedy skit. It was a hilarious game show called You Can’t Win! Last year, we choreographed a brand new hip-hop dance. The music came from a CD that we listened to in French class. SowhyisWednesdayspecial? It’s when the whole afternoon is one long art class with an art teacher who is an accomplished artist herself. There is nothing like learning about art from a practicing artist. There is no limitation to the creative ideas that emerge. We are allowed to talk about anything among ourselves while we work. The

environment is very peaceful, and our art teacher encourages imagination and new ideas. We are currently working on marionettes and are having a great time imagining how our characters will turn out. Each of us was free to choose the character that he or she would build. I chose one of my all-time favourite characters – Ramona Flowers from Scott Pilgrim. We build the marionettes from felt and Fimo, a special type of artistic clay. We are learning the different steps required to build life-like marionettes. We will later use the marionettes in a play that we will write. Sometimes it feels like North Star Montessori is an art school. But really, it’s just a well-rounded school that includes arts in every aspect of school work. Shouldn’t the arts be treated like this everywhere?

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PRIVATE SCHOOLS Mulgrave School Forget Grease, Bye Bye Birdie and High School Musical. This spring, West Vancouver’s Mulgrave School is putting on a show like you’ve never seen before . . . literally. Musical theatre students and staff are collaborating with Danny Balkwill, Dean Balkwill and Craig Salkeld (professional performers, writers and musicians whose credits include Mirvish Theatres’ The Lion King and We Will Rock You, national tours of Tommy and Mamma Mia, and the Broadway production of Rent) to develop and perform a completely original musical. The title: Cyberlife. Cyberlife tells the story of students at a high school who discover an online virtual world where users are able to create “avatars” of themselves and interact anonymously with others. As the students get more and more involved in Cyberlife, the ability to be whoever they want online starts to make things complicated in the real world. “At ﬁrst I was scared as to how the play was going to turn out,” says Grade 11 cast member, Nicole Moller, “but I think it’s amazing how Danny, Dean and Craig managed to bring everyone’s ideas together.” Cyberlife is currently in rehearsal, and will open on April 6. The collective creation and rehearsal process has instilled a great sense of student pride and ownership in the production. “It has brought each and every person’s ideas together into a very unique show that involves real issues current to our age group,” says Grade 7 student, Chelsea Henry. Cyberlife is just one example of the many programs offered by the school’s arts department. At Mulgrave, a Pre-K to 12 International Baccalaureate World School in West Vancouver, the arts are a core component of the academic and extra-curricular program. By helping students explore, shape and communicate their sense of identity and understanding of the world,

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PRIVATE SCHOOLS Island Pacific School Fashion shows, flash mobs, coffeehouses, culinary arts, school wide guitar jams, and a Musical composed and performed by students — these are some of the ways that Island Pacific School (IPS) youth get to express themselves. Island Pacific School, a 20-minute ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay on Bowen Island, is an IB World School with 45 students in grades 6 to 9. Youth from Bowen, the North Shore and the Sea to Sky corridor attend IPS in day and home-stay programs. This unique middle school boasts an extraordinary level of student-teacher engagement. The tight learning relationships coupled with the school’s “inquiry-based” approach makes IPS a hyper-creative environment. “IPS students are confident, skilled, and comfortable engaging with and producing original and beautiful works of art,” says Tania Krumpak, interim Head of School at IPS. The Twin Project is an excellent example of the school’s multidisciplinary and collaborative approach. Grade 8 students start by choosing a classical or modern portrait that they resemble. The goal is to reproduce the portrait in a photograph. Each student must pose as the subject. Life-size backgrounds are sketched and painted, costumes are designed and sewn, makeup and hair is modeled. That’s when Robert Semeniuk jumps in. He is a Bowen-based international photojournalist and human rights activist who volunteers at IPS. Robert teaches photography and literally calls the shots. Once the photo prints are framed and hung in gallery style, the community is invited to an open, interactive exhibit. Students greet their visitors in full costume and answer questions about the style, composition and historical significance. They must stay in character all the while. The Twin Project is an art history, painting, staging, photography, performance and social studies lesson all in one.

Alexander Bingham plays original music at IPS Coffeehouse.

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Island Paciﬁc School’s arts initiatives are also matched with a rich excursion program. Students venture to Vancouver to attend theatrical and musical performances, art galleries, museums, and writers’ festivals. “We have a strong focus on imagination, creativity, and self expression at IPS. We can see each student for who they truly are because of our size. Individuality is really embraced here. Community service and responsibility are required,” says Krumpak. Next year the school’s founder, Ted Spear, will be returning to the helm after several years as Middle School principal at Mulgrave School and as the founding principal of Dwight International School on Vancouver Island. Perhaps Dr. Spear puts it best: “The central purpose of Island Paciﬁc School is to equip and inspire students to cultivate their humanity. We want the arts to be a central element of our school because we believe that children are not whole unless they participate in some form of esthetic expression. There is a resonance in the arts that must be experienced.”

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PRIVATE SCHOOLS Brockton School Walk into Brockton School any Thursday afternoon and you will instantly feel the essence of creativity oozing from the walls around you. Thursday afternoons are when Brockton students engage in Discovery programs, many of which have an arts focus. While all Brockton students from Kindergarten through the high school years take regular classes in music and art from educators who are active musicians and artists themselves, they also have an Nick Fitzpatrick opportunity to explore the rehearses Coldplay’s arts in more depth through Viva La Vida on the Discovery courses in the marimba. Middle Years Programme or Exploration in the Primary Years Programme. Brockton School’s Marimba Band is developing NEWS photo Mike Wakefield into a musical force to be reckoned with. Led by professional musicians and educators Paige Freeborn and Adrian Dyck, this group of students, ranging in ages from grades 6 to 9, are preparing for a number of open air performances this spring. The sound created by these traditional wooden African marimbas is almost otherwordly. Walk into Laura Masi’s art room at Brockton and you will be happily assaulted by a riot of colour and texture all around. However, art is never meant to be contained. Walk down any hallway at this school and you will see art bursting from every wall. Brockton School is populated by artists of all ages and sizes and the school is their gallery. Currently a number of children from grades 5 to 9 are engaged in their first exploration with Darkroom Photography. Thanks to the wonderful skills of a Brockton parent, a little-used storage room has been converted to a functioning darkroom where the mysteries of film are being explored. An exhibition of black and white photography is soon to be unveiled! As an International Baccalaureate school, Brockton takes seriously the imperative to provide a balanced curriculum that values an education in the arts. The concept of providing an education in the arts is not viewed as a requirement to be fulfilled but as a living, breathing, evolving and ever developing component of the lifeblood of the school.

Collingwood School At a school that stresses high academic achievement you might be surprised to see the work of prolific young artists and performers everywhere at Collingwood. The halls are lined with student paintings and photographs and cases are filled with sculpture. Walk past the choir room and hear the harmonies of the Vocal Jazz Ensemble or the sounds of the full orchestra class handily tackling a challenging arrangement. Collingwood’s four-stranded educational approach is that every student is encouraged and expected to excel in academics, but also to enrich their education by participating in athletics, service and the arts. Opportunities for artistic expression are abundant for every student, beginning in Junior Kindergarten and expand all the way through their Grade 12 year. Many schools today are not able to support arts education in a significant way, but this is not the case at Collingwood, where the arts program is carefully coordinated, sequential and comprehensive for all grades. The arts team is comprised of teachers dedicated to teaching their particular area of expertise, whether it be music, visual arts, theatre or dance. The theatre program offers extraordinary opportunities for Middle and Senior School students to appear in three large scale, professional quality productions per year, often produced using skilled costumers and set designers active in Vancouver’s

theatre scene. The dance program includes instruction in jazz, hip hop and contemporary disciplines plus opportunities to perform and choreograph in shows throughout the year. The Visual Arts program features studio art, digital photography, graphic design and several advanced placement courses at the Senior level, including Art History. At the Junior School, young musicians enjoy classes in the new Telfer Family Wing, where students participate in band, choir and strings in two large and airy dedicated music rooms. At the Senior School, aspiring musicians enjoy not only band and choir, but can play in an actual orchestra, sing a capella with a small vocal ensemble or play in the Jazz Combo. When arts team teachers were asked why they choose to work at Collingwood, the response was unanimous: arts education is treated as a viable, important and necessary subject. Teachers feel supported by the school’s administration with respect to resources and are bolstered by the resounding support they receive from parents. This adds up to a focused and encouraging environment for young actors, dancers, artists and musicians to explore, learn and pursue their artistic passion. “It’s not a one-dimensional life at this school,” says David Buchan, head of the Music Department. “It is a vibrant artistic community.”

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Vancouver and its Cultural Background

At right, Bodwell teacher Jeri Canderan works with Domenica Diaz and Marieke Maas.

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Bodwell High School Bodwell students are hard at work, preparing to participate in “Big Ideas: Responding to Public Art.” A joint project of the Vancouver International Sculptural Biennale and the North Vancouver Community Arts Council, it will see high school students from North Vancouver use the “Big Ideas” embodied in the Biennale Sculptures installed around Vancouver to create new art works from a variety of mediums. Grade 11 Studio Art student Domenica Diaz Hernandez was inspired by the sculpture Engagement by Dennis Oppenheim. Her piece, Trust, is painted with pastels and follows similar themes of love, trust, and friendship in relationships. Follow the students’ creative journey to understand the Biennale Sculptures and create their own unique artwork at bodwellstudioart.blogspot.com. The Exhibition for artwork produced by Bodwell High School, as well as other North Shore students, will be held at the CityScape Community Art Space, 335 Lonsdale Ave. from April 8-23, 2011. Marieke Maas, also in Grade 11, recently produced a ceramic sculpture called Man vs. Bear and the need for safety in Jeri Canderan’s Studio Art class, which focused on “habitat” sculptures from clay using hand building techniques. Marieke’s sculpture was displayed at Bodwell High School’s own Art Exhibition. The two large canvases outside Bodwell High School were completed in the Fall of 2010 by students from Marta Chojnacka’s Advanced Placement Art Class. They are titled Vancouver and its Cultural Background and View from Londsdale Quay. These two paintings were done in oil on canvas. The main concept behind these two images was to express Canadian Culture.

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Wednesday, February 16, 2011 - North Shore News - A29

YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to EXCEPTIONAL CUISINE

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The best cookies are made at home Angela Shellard

Contributing Writer

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I’VE said it before: when it comes to restaurants, we’re a tough crowd on the North Shore. Don’t bring us your fusion food, your martini bars, your overpriced menu or haute cuisine, because we just won’t have it. Opening a restaurant is a tough gig anywhere, but I’m convinced that if a study was done, researchers would find it’s even more arduous an endeavor in North and West Vancouver than, say, opening a gelateria in Alaska. In January. So is it possible that a chain restaurant from Prince George — possibly named for a ’70s trailer park private investigator — has got what it takes to make it here? (I know I’m showing my age here, but if the restaurant has the same kind of gritty determination that Jim Rockford did then it will be just fine.) Last week I swung down to the new Rockford Wok/Bar/Grill, installed just before Christmas on the site of the old Burger King on Marine Drive in North Vancouver. I had my pre-schooler and Big J in tow, as well as The Neighbour. With beautiful wood-look tiled floors, a bottle-lined bar backed by TVs and the most impressively massive light shades I’ve ever seen, the room looks nothing like it used to. Still, The Neighbour couldn’t resist a shot.

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WOK-SEARED squid, front, almond chicken and pan-roasted salmon are on the menu at Rockford. “Think they could find me a Whopper in the back if I ask?” he snickered. Nope. I’m pretty sure they couldn’t. The menu is wide ranging, loping all over Asia with dishes like rock salt chili prawns with a Thai-chili dip, edamame and veggie and meat combos seared until sizzling in the wok. But there are Mediterranean influences, too, as with the roasted tomato and red pepper bisque, the Rockford greens and the grilled chicken fettucine. And let’s not forget the straightahead grilled favourites: steaks cut from AAA Alberta beef, burgers and ribs. We kicked things off with a plate of wok-seared squid — an amped-up version of calamari, with extra crispy and kicky batter; a trio of tacos loaded with plump blackened prawns, slaw and salsa; and a tastebud-boggling plate of chicken wings coated in a five-spice rub and dished up with chipotle mayo dip. In spite of its slick good looks, the restaurant is family friendly, with several picks for kids on the menu. Ours had a well-portioned junior burger and fries with enough on the plate for him and a few extra

bites for us as well. We were on to the mains. A heap of crunchy bell peppers, carrots and bean sprouts mingled with seared beef in The Neighbour’s Mongolian beef noodles, but the sauce was on the sweet side. Big J was more impressed with the Szechuan Beef. The stack of battered wokseared beef didn’t make him sweat (which strangely, he seems to enjoy), but the ﬂavour packed a punch. My ramen noodle bowl is new on the menu. At ﬁrst glance I wasn’t convinced it was enough to feed an appetite, but it’s more satisfying than you’d think: noodles, corn and vegetables swim in an earthy miso broth. In the end we had no room to sample dessert. It was a lot of food, for not a lot of money — about $115 for the four of us, including drinks; and that is one combination that seems to click on this side of the inlet. Maybe Rockford will stick around for a while. Rockford Wok/Bar/Grill is at 1493 Marine Dr., North Vancouver. Call 604904-1222 for information.

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Young artist of the week Innovative art wanted NORTH Vancouver Community Arts Council is seeking artists for a themed exhibition called Man’s Best Friend.

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adventures. Info: www.nvcl.ca. Read and Succeed — For Chinese Speaking Immigrant Families: An eight-week program to support new English language learners, Thursdays, Feb. 17-April 21, (no sessions during Spring Break) 3:305 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Children ages six to nine will

develop their vocabulary and ﬂuency with stories, games and songs. Meanwhile, parents will be provided with information about methodologies used in the Canadian school system. Free. Registration required for both the parent and child: 604-925-7408. Info: www. westvanlibrary.ca. TheOne-EyedTroll:Children’s

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outdoor exploration, Sunday, Feb. 20, 1-2:30 p.m. at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Fee: $8.25. Registration: 604990-3755. Info: www.dnv.org/ ecology/.

walk and craft, Saturday, Feb. 26, 10:30 a.m.-noon at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Fee: $8.25. Registration: 604990-3755. Info: www.dnv.org/ ecology/.

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NEIGHBOURHOODS Noteworthy neighbours

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THIS photo was taken June 11, 1941 of Ambleside Park in West Vancouver on the occasion of the Lions Club Gymkhana. Forty new sections of grandstand bleachers were constructed by Lions Club members to provide 500 more seats for viewing the Gymkhana.

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work in a friendly, comfortable atmosphere and to listen to other writers share their work and talk about the writing process. Readers are invited to attend to get to know established and new local writers. Free for members and non-members by donation. Deep Cove Ladies’ Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second and last Wednesday of each month at Lions Garey Ham Court, 936 Bowron Court, North Vancouver. New members are welcome. Info: Sally Scott, 604-924-1923.

The Ambleside Orchestra of West Vancouver rehearses Wednesdays at 3:15 p.m. in the Community Music Hall at West Vancouver Community Centre. All strings welcome. Info: David, 604-922-1035. Caroun Photo Club: Meetings are held the third Wednesday of every month, 7-9 p.m. at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Visitors are welcome. Info: www.carounphotoclub.com. Dare to be Heard, presented by the North Shore Writers Association, meets the first Wednesday of every month, 79 p.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. The association invites writers of all genres, fiction and non-fiction, to read their

The Dutch Kofﬁeclub meets the third Wednesday of every month, 10 a.m.-noon at the food court, Park Royal, south mall, West Vancouver. Meet new people and keep up your Dutch language or improve it. Used Dutch magazines and books will be available. Info: Henk, 604-987-4978 or Nel, 604-987-6879. Gleneagles Scottish Country Dance Club: Experienced classes every Wednesday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Hollyburn Elementary, 1329 Duchess Ave., West Vancouver. Info: Simon, 604-925-9333. International Training in Communication: Learn to speak with conﬁdence and poise on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month,

7 p.m. at Cheers Restaurant, 125 East Second St., North Vancouver. Info: Doris Dungey at 604-926-3954. North Shore Chamber Orchestra meets Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Sutherland Secondary, 1860 Sutherland Ave., North Vancouver and is looking for new string players. For more information, contact squires@shaw.ca or 604-9886652. North Shore Chorus meets Wednesdays, 7:15-9:45 p.m. at Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. New members are welcome. Info: 604985-2559, www.nschorus.com or audreyowen@shaw.ca. NorthVancouverNewcomers’ Club welcomes singles and couples who are new to the community or have experienced change of status and are looking for a new social group with meetings the ﬁrst Wednesday of the month as well as a variety of activities throughout the month. Info and details: Diane, 604-971-1361. — compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email information for your nonproﬁt, by donation or nominal fee event to listings@nsnews.com. For our online listings, go to www. nsnews.com, scroll to Community Events and click on Add Your Event.

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ROY Jorgensen and the Salvation Army Donation Trailer will be at Park Royal Shopping Centre’s south mall parking lot every Tuesday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. to collect donations for the organization’s Thrift Store, including household and home decor items, collectibles, clothing, shoes, furniture and books.

kids’ stuff From page 34 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Book titles nominated for the 2010/2011 Red Cedar book awards will be discussed. There will also be snacks and activities. The next meeting will be March 4.

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Art Studio: Develop your artistic ability while working on your own projects or try something new. Youth ages 1317 can drop in to the studio, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Fee: $2.

Imagination Storytime: A free drop-in program every Wednesday, 10-10:30 a.m. at Active Baby, Capilano Mall, North Vancouver. Suitable for children ages one to ﬁve. Info: 604-986-8977.

Crafts Funtastic: Children ages six to 12 can discover the wonderful world of art with creative activities including painting, sponging, drawing, collage and more on Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Drop-in: $2. Info: 604-982-8311. Family Storytime: A free dropin program of stories, songs, action rhymes and more for the whole family, Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m. at West Vancouver

Mount Seymour United Church Choir: Children and youth who want sing, shout, clap, drum, move and groove to inspirational songs of all kinds are invited to join the choir. Practices every Wednesday, 4 p.m. at 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-929-1336 or www.mtseymourunited.com. — compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email information for your nonproﬁt, by donation or nominal fee event to listings@nsnews.com. For our online listings, go to www. nsnews.com, scroll to Community Events and click on Add Your Event.

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YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to THE GAMES PEOPLE PLAY

Grouse hosts slalom race

North Shore kids excel in return of racing to Grouse

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RUGBY fans are in for a quadruple-header festival this Saturday, with Burnaby Lake bringing four of their sides to face off against their Capilano RFC counterparts at Klahanie Field.

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THE next crop of alpine Olympians may well have been among the nearly 100 young skiers who converged on Grouse Mountain Feb. 5 and 6 for the Grouse Mountain Tyee Ski Club’s K1 Teck Slalom race.

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Eight North Shore skiers from the Grouse and Cypress clubs came up with top-three times in their races down the Centennial run. Grouse’s Kristina Natalenko and Keeley Tafel placed second and third overall in the girls’ standings, trailing Whistler’s Laura Swafﬁeld. “Our girls are really strong,” said Bob Walton, chief of the race. “We won two or three races and we had ﬁve in the top 10, which was great. We had a couple of boys in the top 10 as well.” It was a successful return of racing to Grouse, where last year’s event fell victim to the same unseasonably mild conditions that plagued the Olympic venue at Cypress. “We organized it all but then despite lots of effort from the mountain to move snow for us there just wasn’t enough,” Walton said. “And we didn’t have helicopters or trucks to drive snow from Manning Park.” Setting the stage for the 11- and 12-year-old skiers to compete started in the fall, and involved hundreds of volunteer hours. “We had over 80 volunteers up there on the weekend. You have to organize all those people, organize with the mountain to get hill space, set up safety and ski patrol. It

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WHISTLER’S Laura Swafﬁeld slips past a pole in the Grouse Mountain Tyee Ski Club Teck K1 Slalom race Feb. 6. See more photos at www.nsnews.com. takes a lot of people. Putting on this race and putting on a World Cup race, there isn’t much difference as far as the number of people you need. It’s big undertaking. A lot of those guys volunteering are on the 6:30 tram in the morning and the 6:30 tram down at night and they’re out there in the snow and the rain all day, just doing it for the love of the sport.” As the Lower Mainland looks back at the legacies of the 2010 Games, Walton said

he has seen his club’s numbers swell in response to the images of Canadians athletes winning on Canadian slopes. “We’ve had members join speciﬁcally because of the Olympics,” he said. “They were inspired by that. We have a lot of members join when they’re ﬁve, six or seven, but we had some new 11 and 12 year olds, which is old, but they’ve done that because of the Olympics and they’re skiing well.” But while some may

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have their eyes on serious competition in the coming years, Walton said it’s important to keep the tone light. “The atmosphere at our races is fun. We emphasize that. The kids compete but we have a good time. We have a club cabin up on the mountain and everyone in there are racers and we have the big screen going with the ski races and the tunes pumping and a volunteer social so it’s a great atmosphere to have a race at.”

First up at 11:30 a.m. will be the premier women’s teams. This is the first game of the season for the Caps women, starting their campaign to repeat as provincial champions. The Div. 3 men play next, followed by the Div. 1 men at 1 p.m., who will be out to build on their 2-0 record so far this spring. “We’re a good mix of youth and experienced guys,” said Chris Robinson, a club captain and Div. 1 skipper. “We have a lot of local guys and we’ve all been together for a long time. Pretty much everyone on our team is from the North Shore.” But despite seeing off the highly regarding Castaway Wanderers 31-12 and the Bayside Sharks 33-19 the following weekend, Robinson says Capilano isn’t yet firing on all cylinders. “I’d admit we haven’t been playing our best yet, but it’s slowly coming together and we’re 2-0,” he said. “You can’t argue with wins. We’re getting used to playing with everyone and our defence needs some work — maybe a little miscommunication — and our first-up tackling hasn’t been quite what we want yet, but it’s getting there.” Robinson singled out returning UBC flanker Nick Daniels for powerful running and big tackles, and also 18See Premier page 41

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“The team has been around since 1997 and it’s our ﬁrst banner,” said coach Andrew Jessiman. “It means a lot to us, especially to our senior coach Joe Galat, who’s been doing this for 15 years. I’ve only been doing it for two. “He was almost getting a little teary eyed there,” said Jessiman. “Almost.” “All the boys wrestled really well. They are all really good wrestlers but they haven’t always had the conﬁdence, whereas throughout this

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MERCER - Patrick (Pat) Wayne Sept 20, 1945 - Dec 27, 2010 Pat was a 30 year employee of BC Rail retiring in 2000. Pat was a genuine and very well respected friend to all who knew him. Special thanks to Pat’s doctors and nurses, especially at the North Van Dialysis Unit. There will be a celebration of life, Sunday, February 20th, 2-4pm at the Army Navy & Air Force Unit #45, 119 E 3rd St, North Vancouver

DeCoursey - Ralph E. Husband, father, grandfather, uncle, friend; musician (MMus), composer, music professor, jazz and classical pianist, symphony bassist. Ralph is now surrounded by music beyond earthly imagination, in the presence of his Creator, the One who endowed him (on earth) with this amazing gift. No more limitations caused by illness, no more tears, no more death. Free to live and thrive in the light of his Lord. Ralph lost a daughter, Eve in November 2010; he is survived by his wife Pat, daughters Gayl, Maria, Joy (Robin), son Mark (Carol), grandchildren Darren, Ilara, Isaac, Nicholas, Noa and Cole, plus dear family in Idaho. Thanks to the amazing Lions Gate Hospital, TCU team, and Dr. Jennifer Walker, for their gentle and attentive care. As Ralph reached out and took your hands to express his gratitude, so does the family do the same. Celebration of Ralph’s life, now and then, will be held at Valley Church, 29th and Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver on Saturday, February 19th at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation to Harvest Project. JARRETT - Joyce Daisy Gran passed away peacefully at her Canadian home on February 8, 2011 to join her beloved husband Leonard William, and darling son Clive William. She will be lovingly missed and forever remembered by her youngest son Andrew, his wife Dannie and daughter Jasmine; and eldest son Roger, his wife Bev and daughters Holly and Srey Aun; and their pets, Tiki, Oliver and Scooter. There will be a celebration of Joy’s life on Friday, February 18th at 2pm, West Vancouver United Church, 2062 Esquimalt Ave, West Vancouver, B.C.

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Appliances

FRIGIDAIRE 6FT high by 24’’ fridge, like new, frost free, reversible dr, $220. 604-929-6452

ILAC APPLIANCE & VACUUMS

1825 Lonsdale Ave

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KENMORE STAINLESS Fridge & gas Range, excellent cond. $800 pair. 604-913-7727

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For Sale Miscellaneous

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Furniture

5 PCE DINING ROOM SET, excellent condition, Pedi stool base w/ solid round glass top. $900. 778-580-5565 (New West) 6 FT Pine table $400, 42’’ rnd wrought iron patio tble $50 & iron pot rack $50, 604-913-7727

PAPILLON 2-3 mths, reg B. W. pups, champ parents 2nd shots, microchip $1100. 604-987-9516

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Lumber/Building Supplies

STEEL BUILDING WINTER SALE... $3.49 to $11/sq.ft. Immediate orders only - FREE shipping, some exclusions. Up to 90 days to pay. Deposit required. Pioneer Manufacturers since 1980. 1-800-668-5422. See current specials www.pioneersteel.ca.

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Musical Instruments

ALTO SAXOPHONE, Selmer, Mark VI Serial # 199XXX original lacquer, amazing tone, free blowing, all new pads, in excellent condition and highly cherished. $6300 OBO. 604 808 6223

GARAGE SALE

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BUSINESSES FOR SALE

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Condos/ Townhouses

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North Vancouver

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Houses - Sale

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Real Estate

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Houses - Sale

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North Delta

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Surrey

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Vancouver East Side

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Furniture

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Dogs

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Cats

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Business Opps/ Franchises

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Legal/Public Notices

Development Information Open House Application to Rezone 318 West 18th Street, North Vancouver. Rezoning application to subdivide existing 60 ft. lot to create two 30 ft lots for new single family dwelling with secondary suite and rear detached two car garage on each lot; garage access from opened rear lane. Interested members of the public are invited to attend Development Info Meeting Open House with the applicant Monday, February 28, 2011, 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the site for opportunity to review the proposal and offer comments. LAWYER REFERRAL Service matches people with legal concerns to a lawyer in their area. Participating lawyers offer a 30 minute consultation for $25 plus tax. Regular fees follow once both parties agree to proceed with services. 604-687-3221 (Lower Mainland) or 1.800.663.1919 (Outside LM). LIEN ACT Notice: Kelly Nadine Rideout or Brian Dumas. 2003 Cadillac CTS VIN#: 1G6DM57N230145357 plate# O17 HXB amount owing $2,438.55 Above mentioned vehicle will be sold on February 22, 2011 at Taylormotive Service Ltd.

Notice to Creditors and Others

NOTICE is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the estate of DIANA PATRICIA LAVIS deceased, formerly of 1333 Whitby Road, West Vancouver, B. C., V7S 2N4, are required to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned Executrix at 1827 Berkley Road, North Vancouver, B. C., V7H 1Y9 on or before March 11, 2011, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed having regard only to claims that have been received. Executrix Elizabeth Jane Collins.

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Legal/Public Notices

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: Estate of BARBARA VICTORIA LIKNESS, also known as BARBARA V. LIKNESS, and BARBARA LIKNESS Deceased Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Barbara Victoria Likness, otherwise known as Barbara V. Likness and Barbara Likness, deceased, formerly of North Vancouver, B.C. are required to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned, Executor, c/o Cobbett & Cotton Law Corp. #300 - 410 Carleton Avenue, Burnaby, B.C. V5C 6P6, on or before March 11, 2011, after which the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received.

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LEGAL PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to the Legal Public Notice Jurat-Affidavit of Publishing and Notarial Certificate of Non-Response dated July 29, 2010. KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS AND BE IT VERIFIED AND NOTICE: For the tah-sun-quayton and for the klatle-bhi , as well as : tla kwa-gilla-ogua, : tla-kwagilla, : gig-a-mi, : ga-use-dis, : men-ta-le-adus, : ts’elxweltxw, : hi-mi-ka-las, : tla-tla-tlo-num, and : ztim-gwa-guilth of the skomesh and ley-la-wa-gilla people are of the sovran-alliances and we are with the acceptance for value of the claim of right of the BRITISH COLUMBIA PERSONNAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT BASE REGISTRATION LIEN NUMBER: 942700F, 960921F, 974278F, and 980395F, WASHINGTON DC UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE DOCUMENT LIEN NUMBER: 20110011951, 2011007444, 2011011642, 2011012841 and 2011011398. We are with the acceptance for value of the claim of right of the assignment of the defaulted True Bill valued at one billion seven hundred twenty eight million and two hundred thirty eight thousand and five hundred (1,728,238,500.00 USD) in gold bullion. We are further with the acceptance for value of the claim of right of Canada Post marked registered Non-negotiable Notice(s) of Claim timelines have expired. Further be it verified and notice that, we are with the acceptance for value of the common-law copyright claim of the TRADENAMES AND TRADEMARKS OF KUM SUMDAS BAKER©TM, KWAKWEE BAKER©TM in any form with-in any derivation, aka, dba thereof REMAINS THE EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY OF THE AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES AND SECURED PARTY(S) OF THIS PERMANENT LEGAL AND LAWFUL NOTICE. We are further with the claim of right of the acceptance for value and return for value Section 129 of the British North America Act of 1867 is the rule of law in Canada enacted by the Parliament of Great Britain. We, Her Majesty’s Royal Allies will deploy the Provost Marshal and Her Majesty’s Royal Rifle for any continued trespass against us on the sacred skomesh-lands we continue to occupy. Notice to all; submit any and all alleged claims in the form of Notarized Jurat Affidavit [non-registered] c/o [nondomestic] IR #9 PO Box 97 Keremeos [V0X 1NO]. We reserve all rights with prejudice. As long as the Sun shines, the green grass grows, the wind blows, the rivers flow and our people still occupy the sacred lands of the skomesh, then we are still Royal Allies of Her Majesty in Council of Great Britain et al, by the authority of the tah-sun-quayton and the klatle-bhi and the skomesh tribal-family.

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NOTICE Is hereby given that on February 20, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. at 219 Mackay Rd. North Vancouver, B.C., the undersigned, Advanced Storage Centres will sell at Public Auction, by competitive bidding, the personal property heretofore stored with the undersigned. Name........................Unit Susan Campbell... # 0764 Edward Thomas.....# 0371 and # 0473 Desiree Lamarch....# 0119 Road Something Production Unit # 0399 & RV55 Lucanus Wall.......... # 0209 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Notice is Hereby Given that Creditors and others, having claims against the Estate of TRIGG MARJORIE MARY, formerly of #405-135 West Fifteenth Street, North Vancouver, B.C. V7M1R7, Deceased are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executor, C/O Sherry Marceil, 11894- 86 Avenue, Delta, B.C., V4C2X9 on or before March 12, 2011, after which date the estate’s assets will be distrIbuted, having regard only to the claims that have been received. Sherry Marceil, EXECUTOR DIAL-A-LAW OFFERS general information on a variety of topics on law in BC. 604-687-4680 (Lower Mainland) or 1.800.565.5297 (Outside LM); www.dialalaw.org (audio available).

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Apartments & Condos

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North Van Apt. Rentals

1 BDRM, Lower Lonsdale exec bright, balcny, ss appl, ug prkg, ns np $1200 Mar 1. 604-985-9184 TUCKTON PLACE 1520 Chesterfield Rd. NV 1 bdrm $935 No pets. Call 604-

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1 BR, 1&Mahon, new paint, carpets, drapes, quiet side, heat hw, 1 prkg. $925, lease 604-985-1930 1 Br, $845, corner unit, brick patio, now or Mar. 1st. heat incl. quiet. drapes. gated or free prkg, no pets, 1 yr lease. 310 East 2nd, 604-904-0956

BRIARS 126 E 12 St. 1 BR for March 1st. Heat & hw incl. Prkg avail, np, ns. 604-983-2086

1 BR + DEN, E. Esplanade, 735 sf + balc, $1500 incl hw/ht, a/c, f/p, ss appl, ns, pets ok, walk to Seabus, immed. 604-985-8689

Delbrook Gardens 777 W. Queens

1 BR, ground flr. large stone patio, newly reno’d, facing south, dw, ns bldg, upper Lonsdale, Mar. 1, $975. 604-725-5194 1 BR, large. 16 & St. Georges, near hospital, incld heat & hw, no pets, $840. 778-889-4719 1 BR. large, $870. mountain view. Gated prkg, quiet, drapes, heat incl. no pets, 1 yr lease, 321 East 2nd. 604-987-5802 1 BR Mar 15 or sooner, 140 E 15th St. on bus route, $950+utils np 604-618-9259, 604-988-1956

Rd 1 & 2 br from $1,170. M-F 604 990-2971 or Wkends 985-2876

Delbrook Gardens 777 W. Queens Rd -1 BR $1195. Wkdays 604 990-2971/Wkends 985-2876

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2 BR great decore, lower Lonsdale, top flr. concrete bldg. dw. 2 prkg, $1390, 604-317-8811 2BDRM, AVAIL immed to March 01. Large, bright, in-suite laund, patio etc. $1300.00 New and clean. Ken 604-230-1377 3 BR, garden apt. 2 bath, new flrs. Mt Seymour Park area, ns, np, kids ok, $1550, 604-987-7006

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LIONS APTS, 1 BR $1100. Insuite w/d, d/w, courtyard. Mar 15 or later. 1 yr lease 604-986-3866

LYNN VALLEY, updated 2 BR, d/w, cat ok, large patio $1200 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net

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MOVE IN ALLOWANCE Lrg 1 BR, Avail Feb & Mar, quiet, clean building, Rent Starts $1000. Incls Ht & H/W. N/P, N/S, 1 yr lease, Cable/park extra, 604-985-4272 PARKRIDGE TERRACE 110 E. Keith Rd. Great location, park like setting, sauna, indoor pool. 2 Br. $1395 up views, storage. NO PETS. 604-988-7379 www.glassmanpm.com

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West Van Apt. Rentals

1 BR condo mtn view, reno’d 2009, granite & ss appl, prkg storage, walk to ocean, library&rec. $1275. 604-904-2304 2 BR, Ocean & mtn view, well maintained bldg. Nr Seawall, shops & library, ns, 604-925-0006 2025 BELLEVUE Ave WVan 2 Br P/house, 300sf deck, cat OK, Senior Discount 604-913-0734 2BR, $1700, 1340 Duchess Ave, faces South, n/pets, avail March1 778-558-7977 PACIFICANA 1480 Esquimalt Ave. 1 bachelor, 1 bdrm, ocean views, dw, n/p, n/s Feb 1st. By appt. 604-921-7800 WATERS EDGE luxury 2 bed 2 bath condo in 4yr new bldg. Steps to mall/bus, 604-812-7683 $2500 AMBLESIDE TOWER Studio. 1 BR & 2 BR’s avail. Move in Bonus. 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 rm out door pool, nr shops, transit & Seawall. 1 yr lease, N/pets. Heat, hw incl’d. Member of Crime Free Multi-Housing Program. 604-922-4322

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2 BR $1495 ocean view, avail now; 1BR $1150 spacious patio (350sf) Mar 1. reno’d, dw, ns, cat ok lower Lonsdale, 604-988-1939 2 BR bright, hi-spd/cable, hardwood, ns, np, nr seabus, quiet bldg. $1300, 604-618-8338

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BACH $695, avail Mar. 1, balc 18/Lonsdale carpet, incl heat/ hw, 1 yr lease. np, ns, 604-988-4692

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North Van Apt. Rentals

1 BDRM Apt, reno’d, Woodcroft, lrg kitchen, bright, $1200 all inclusive. March 1, 778-840-6373

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1 & 2 BR, Mar 1, 17 & Lonsdale, hardwood, ns, no pets $860 & $1050 incl heat, 604-984-9367

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A46 – North Shore News – Wednesday, February 16, 2011

RENTALS 6522

Furnished Accommodation

1 BR, W Van, beautifully furn’d, garden level, private outside area, prkg, cable internet, utils, N/S. monthly $1300. 604-921-1935 2 BDRM bsmt ste, like new, avail now, $1300 all incl, n/s n/p, REFS REQUIRED. call 604-980-2262

A SHORT STAY Renos, family, execs, 1, 2 br p/house 604-987-2691

www.vancouvershortstay.com APT. 1 BR FURNISHED $1550 - $1650/mo ns np 604-988-6082 grandmanor.net

HOMAWAY INNS Specializing in furn accom at reas rates. call 604-723-7820 or visit www.homawayinns.com

6535

Homestay

HOST FAMILY wanted. Please call us at 604-688-1928 or email: globalstudyedu@gmail.com

6540

4/5 BR exec view home rec room, 4 baths, fp, B. Prop area, W. Van, $3500. Avail now 604-720-2913

Houses - Rent

2 BR upstairs + 1 br in finished bsmt, reno’d, 2 baths, no pets, suit family. $1,800. 605 E 7th, Feb 15 or 30. By Appt. 604-987-1205. 3 BR, 2 bath, Grand Blvd. 5 appls hardwood, yard, fp, carport, nr schools, np, ns, 604-763-2580 3br+den Caulfeild Vlge 2.5bath, quiet, garage, cul-de-sac, $3300+ np, Lighthouse 604-338-8654 4 BR, 2 bath, yard, nr schl, 5 appl, n/s n/p, gar, Windsor Park area. March 1, $2800+, 778-883-4443

AMBLESIDE CHARACTER updated, 3 br 3 ba, hardwood $3000 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net

DEEP COVE seaside cottage 2 br f/p, new hardwood, large sundeck garage, ns $2275 604-929-5191

DELBROOK 5 BR 4 ba, 2 kitchen 4 f/p, hardwood, decks $3495 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net

9160

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6540

Houses - Rent

STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN No Qualification Required

ABBOTSFORD - 3262 Clearbrook Road, 3 bedrooms with 2 bedroom legal suite. Only $1,636/m. Low Down. Flexible Terms. (604) 626-9647 (604) 657-9422 www.wesellhomesbc.com

6565

Office/Retail Rent

410 sf, Office 277 Mtn. Hwy near 2nd Narrows with balcony. Avail immed. 604-341-1870

AUTOMOTIVE

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Houses - Rent

Central Auto

The North Shore’s Best

D L O S D SOL

2004 Mercedes Benz C240 4dr Sedan, auto/tiptronic, local, sunroof, alloy wheels, only 63k, immaculate $14,850

OPEN

Wed to Sat 9am - 5pm 2004 Mercedes Benz C240 4Dr Sedan, auto/Tiptronic, local, only $14,850 56k, spotless. 2002 Inﬁniti QX4 Luxury SUV, auto, local, leather pwr heated seats, sunroof, 3.5L V6 engine, All Wheel Drive, very well kept. $13,850 2002 Jaguar “X Type” 2.5 All Wheel Drive 4dr Sedan, auto, local, leather, sunroof, heated seats, only 49K, spotlessly kept. $12,850

Carpentry

A TICKETED CARPENTER Windows, doors, int. finishing, WCB. Sean 604-290-5994

R.C.K. CONSTRUCTION Alterations, Renos & Decks. Licensed, Insured 604-970-8110

2 BR Pemberton Hghts, 1,000 sf, priv garden, cable included $1,250 per mth 604-924-1410

8050

North Vancouver

1 BR large with ensuite, no pet, ns, no parties, nr Lonsdale & LGH $650 incl, immed 604-990-4257 ROOM MATE to share 3 bdrm home shared laundry, near shop bus, Mar 1, $450, 604-929-9667

6600

Storage

AVAIL NOW! Lower Lonsdale storage space, 600sf, electricity $450, 604-983-9493

2BR UPPER-LONSDALE, new kit, priv entry, patio, bus stop, own lndry, util incl $1250, 6049244884 4 BR British Properties main flr, 2 bath, f/p, 5 appl, nr Sentinal school, prkg, storage, no pets. $2700 604-922-3499 COACH HOUSE, small studio, lower Caulfeild, patio, quiet, very priv, 1/2 blk to bus/beach, ns, $725 all incl, Now 604-338-8905

6605

Townhouses Rent

Don’t Miss THIS! 3 BR t/house in quiet complex, 1.5 baths, fenced patio, pool, playground, near bus & shops, $1650+utils, Dollarton & Seymour. Avail Mar 1. 604-929-6024

To place your ad call

604-630-3300

MOVE IN ALLOWANCE (1/2 mnth move in, 1/2 mnth renewal). 2 BR & 3 BR’s, 5 appls, 1.5 bath, variable lse term, NP/NS, Rent start/$1435. To view call 604-986-0511

Chimney Services

CHIMNEY REPAIRS Cert Mason - Stonework 778-378-3548 billingtonmasonry.com

8055

Cleaning

$18/HR. Quality House cleaning. 604-983-3477 www.qualityhc.com CAPILANO MAID SERVICES Residential/Commercial, Post Renovation Cleanup, Refs, Insured, WCB. Call 778-895-1919 ENVIRO MAID INSURED and BONDED. Residential. Available on a regular basis. Excellent refs. Free est. $20 p/hr. 604-685-1344 OPENING FOR apt. or housecleaning 4 hrs/wk, on North Shore, Wilma 604-218-1938 QUALITY CLEANING. Exc refs. Res/com. Move in/out. Carpets + pressure wash’g. 778-895-3522 TOP NOTCH HOUSECLEANING Since 1972. Our customers & staff stay with us for years. For a free, inhome consultation call 604-329-5562 EXP HOUSE CLEANER $22/hr, You supply the cleaning products. I DO THE WORK! 778-340-4019.

AUTOMOTIVE 9105

Auto Miscellaneous

WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Last week 12 out of 15 applications approved! We fund your future not your past. Any Credit. $500 christmas cash extended. www.coastlineautocredit.com or 1-888-252-8235.

To advertise call

604-630-3300

9129

Luxury Cars

2009 JAGUAR XJ8 Vanden Plas. Only 5,600 KMS. Vapour Grey in Flawless condition. Purchased New Sep 09 for over $97,000 plus $3,898 to extend warranty to 6 years. Estate Sale. $63,880. Call John 604-662-5133 day, 604-926-8773 wkend.eve.

Scrap Car Removal

9145

Cash for junk cars! $100 to $1000 Ask about our $500 Credit!

Visit our website @ www.surreyscrap.com Free tow, no wheels, no papers no problem! Hassle free friendly service. 2 hr service in most areas.

604 628 9044

• Trades Welcome • Leasing & Finance Available • Select Import Purchases • Open Wednesday to Saturday 9am to 5pm

PC COMPUTER EXPERT 30 Yrs Exp • Reasonable $$ Call John 604-839-2941

8060

Concrete

8073

Drainage

LONSDALE DRAINAGE & SEWER

15% OFF • Drain Tiles • Wet Basements • Sump & Sewer

604-973-0290 BASEMENT FLOODED? Call us to pump it out. Drainage repairs. 24/7 service 778-709-8265 Crown Roofing & Drainage Residental Div. Roofing installations & repairs. 604-327-3086 DRAIN TILES & WATER LINES Without Digging a Trench 604-985-4000

HOME SERVICES Find the professionals you need to create the perfect renovation.

to advertise call

604-630-3300

9145

Scrap Car Removal

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

9160

Sports & Imports

nsnews.com

Your 3 Easy Steps to Finding a Pre-Owned Vehicle

2000 BENTLEY Arnage Royal Blue, Magnolia hide piped blue Totally immaculate, full records, dealership service history. My personal car, I bought it from the chairman of the Florida’s Rolls Royce owners club. 47,000 miles. $48,500 604-966-8300 No dealers 2003 VW Jetta 1.8L turbo, 4 dr, auto, well maintained, exc shape, gray, $7800. 604-980-7872

1999 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V6 AWD SUV auto, local, sunroof, only 168k, extremely well kept. $9,850

Serving the North Shore for over 30 years!

Onsite Computer Repair FREE ESTIMATES Visa & M/card Call Chris 604-998-2273

MORRISON CONCRETE Design, excavate, form & place all concrete. 604-988-2840

2 BR NORTH VAN garden level 1/2 house, new renos, own ldry, new appls. n/s, n/p, $1500 mth incl utils. 778-773-0569

Shared Accommodation

Computer Services

ANY CEMENT Repairs rock walls patios, sidewalks, drainage. 30 + yrs exp. Exc Ref’s 604-354-9178

PERFECT FITZ RENOS Home Services. repairs, decks, plumbing/electrical. Paint, renos. Marshall 604-312-4937

6595

8058

CARPENTRY, ADDITIONS, decks, 32 yrs exp, licensed. Call Ken, Cell: 604-928-3270

2 BR + garden lvl, Mt Seymour Prkwy, 5 appl, prkg $1,400 + 1/3 utils Mar 1st, ns np,604-904-9305

2004 Audi TT Quattro Coupe local, 6spd manual, Recaro type sport seats, a/c, pwr group, All Wheel Drive, heated seats, only 27K from new, spotless. $19,850

2002 Mercedes Benz C320 4dr Luxury Sedan, auto/ Tiptronic, local, leather, sunroof, pwr heated seats, only 52k from new, spotless. $14,850

1 BR ste 2 rooms, priv ent, full bath, fridge, ldry, priv home, prkg, ns, np, $625.Now 604-813-7312

8030

OFFICE FOR LEASE Avail now Furn, for 1 person. $455/mo, 1500marine.com 604-986-1500

D SOL

2000 Jaguar XK8 Convertible auto, local, only 89K from new, very well maintained and exceptionally kept. $15,850

1 BR + Large Den, bright above grnd bsmt suite, gas f/p, gas cooker, d/w, private patio, n/s, np, Lynn Valley, $1075 + % util, avail Mar 1 or earlier, 604 506 1566

NORTH SHORE Appliance Services At your place, great rates. Call Mike 604-307-2010

FRIENDLY, Professional, Crown mouldings, baseboard, casings rough framing. 778-233-0559

2004 Mercedes Benz E500 4 Matic Station Wagon, auto/ Tiptronic, AWD, pwr tailgate, sunroof, leather heated seats, local, only 77k & spotlessly kept. $25,850

D SOL

1 BR bsmt, like new, Upper Lonsdale own entry, avail now, np ns, suit 1, $800 all incl 984-7010

Appliance Repairs

8015

2 BR. 700 sq/ft. Fully Renovated suite, brand new appls, W/D, private patio, N/S, bus stop, Edgemnt Village,Schools,Grouse Mtn $1550, 604-616-1629

2006 Jaguary XJ8 4dr, luxury sedan, auto, local, sunroof, only 26k, virtually as new. $28,850

2004 BMW X3 3.0 SUV AWD, auto/Steptronic, local, panorama roof, only 91K, spotless. $19,850

Suites/Partial Houses

DUNDARAVE OFFICE SPACE, Prime 417sq ft, $900 mth, avail May1st Pls call: 604-926-1010

6595-45 Sports & Imports

6602

HOME SERVICES

1 Read.

Read Autoﬁnd every Friday in the Rev Auto Section of the North Shore News.

843 West 1st St. N. Van

604-985-7759

2 Click.

1. Go to nsnews.com/autoﬁnd 2. Search by STOCK# 3. Get details & photos of cars you choose

Accelerate your car buying

3 Drive.

Contact the dealer, check out your new ride and drive home. Easy, right?

www.nsnews.com/autoﬁnd

2006 HONDA civic 2 dr coupe, 5 spd, air, pwr, exc cond 114 k, serviced. $9900 604-760-3667 2008 RAV4 Toyota limited, one owner, 4 cyl, 37,800 kms, black, excellent condition, loaded, $24,900. Call 604-999-7373.

place your ad online@ http://classiﬁed.van.net

Wednesday, February 16, 2011 – North Shore News – A47

HOME SERVICES 8075

Drywall

8125

Gutters

A GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICE

A PLUS TAPING & DRYWALL High quality, reasonable rates. Free estimates. 604-715-0400 ACE DRYWALL. Avail immed. Board, tape, spraytex, repairs. 16 yr exp. No job too small. Mike 604-808-2432, 604-985-4321 ACME DRYWALL. Board, tape, mud. N. Shore 20 yr, avail immed Spraytext removal a specialty. Kent 604-984-7171, 753-1116 AFFORDABLE, Reliable, Quality Guaranteed. Boarding, Taping, Spraytex. Dave 604-984-7476 *Drywall * Taping * Texture * Stucco*Painting * Steel stud framing Quality Home 604-725-8925

8080

• Gutter cleaning/repairs • Window cleaning • Power washing • WCB insured • Free estimates

604-984-4147 ADANAC GUTTERS- Installation of continuous gutters, cleaning & repairs. Call ....604-676-1085 North Shore Gutters. Sales & Install 5’’ continuous gutter, minor repairs, cleaning. 604-988-5294

8130

Handyperson

A-1 JOB by Arms and Minds Renos Carpentry cabinet, drs, lam-

inate, tiles, drywall, paint. 761-7745

A LICENSED electrician #19807 semi-retired, small jobs only. 604-689-1747 pgr 604-686-2319 DNE ELECTRIC Lic #89267 ALL Your Electrical Needs Panel Upgrading. Reasonable Free Estimate 604-999-2332

2 EXP / reliable guys ready to help with your handyman / renovation needs. 778-840-4137 25 yrs North Shore Handyman All fixits, etc. Insured, Reliable. Call Dave at 604-724-4342 ABBA RENOVATION carpentry, plumbing, wiring, painting, tiling. Work guar, Refs. (604)986-4026/805-8463

ROUZ ELECTRIC #89724 Great rates, fast service, free est. Satisfaction guar. 604-765-3329

ABLE RENOVATIONS All home repairs & renos, large & small, North Shore only 604 319-2677

8087

Excavating

# 1 BACKHOE, EXCAVATOR & BOBCAT

one mini, drainage, landscaping, stump / rock / cement / oil tank removal. Water / sewer line, 24 hours Call 341-4446 or 254-6865 604.649.1213 CEL 604.984.2313 Res/comm, Excavating, Bobcat, Trucking, Water Lines, Sewer Lines, Drainage, Landscaping. Hrly/Contract. Free Estimates.

8090

Fencing/Gates

FRIENDLY FENCE 778-386-3201. Professional quality workmanship Fences, decks, arbors, stairs... www.friendlycarpenter.com

SERVICE MAGIC Affordable. Serving North Shore since 1978. Mike 604-783-9558

8100

Fireplaces

PRO GAS - North Shore Gas fireplaces. Repair & safety inspection. 604-925-1341 www.progas.ca

8105

Flooring/ Refinishing

Century Hardwood Floors ★Hardwood flr refinishing ★Repairs ★ Staining ★ Free Estimate. Contact 604-376-7224 Hardwood, Lam. Prof. Install, Refinish, Stain. Non-toxic Finishes. Expert Advice... 604-715-8455 INSTALLATION REFINISHING, Sanding. Free est, great prices. Satisfaction guar. 604-518-7508

A.A. BEST PRO

GARDEN SERVICES LTD. Lawn Maintenance, General Clean-Up, Power Raking, Moss Control, Aerating. Trim, Top, Prune. All types of lawn & garden applications. Free Est.

Call Sukh:

604-726-9152 604-984-1988 Winter Services Same Day Service, Fully Insured

SNOW REMOVAL

8185

BOOK A JOB AT

www.jimsmowing.ca

20% OFF All Moving

Services until Feb 28th 604-377-2503 www.popeyesmovingbc.com ON TIME, careful, free estimates & firm price. John 778-233-7329 or www.pointmoving.com TwoGuysWithATruck.ca Moving, Storage, Free EST 604-628-7136. Visa, OK

8193

COVE RENOVATIONS flooring tile, drywall, painting, finishing 604-454-7978 cove-renos.com HANDYMAN SERVICES: European trained carpenter. Call Chase, 778-828-0285 PRECISION TOOLS, Handyman Service. Fix those nagging problems. Call Mike - 604-925-6381

8135

Hauling

CHEAP LOADS Fast Reliable Service 604-922-5101

8140

Heating

PRO GAS - North Shore Furnaces, boilers, gas fitting. Service & installation. 604-925-1341 www.progas.ca

8150

Kitchens/Baths

Plywood Kitchen Cabinets & Refacing, Counter Tops • In business 50 years 604-879-9191

Superior Cove Tops & Cabinets

#3 - 8652 Joffre Ave, Burnaby

8155

Landscaping

Pumping & Disposal Tank Detection Services Tank Removals Environmental Clean-up Flooded Basements 778-709-8265 604-227-1318

STORMWORKS

● Oil Tank Removal ● Recommended ● Insured ● Reasonable Rates

604-724-3670

Trim, Top, Prune. All types of lawn & garden applications. General Clean-Up. Call Sukh: Free Est.

Serafina Garden Services Maint. & design, decoration & cleanups reas rate 604-984-4433 GREEN PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Hedge trimming, tree pruning, yard maintenance, removal, Mike 983-3586

www.ilandscapes.ca

8160

Lawn & Garden

Need help with your Home Renovation?

A.All Area Gardening Service

Find it in the Classiﬁeds!

Binder:

Lawn Treatment • Maint. • Power Raking Pruning • Trimming • General Clean-Up Topping Trees • Free Estimates

604-926-1526 604-726-9153

8220

Plumbing

10% Off with this Ad! For all your plumbing, heating & reno needs. Lic Gas Fitter, Aman. 778-895-2005 ★ 3 Licensed Plumbers ★ 66 years of exp. 604-830-6617 www.oceansidemechanical.com

DELBROOK

PLUMBING & DRAINAGE 604-729-6695

PLUMBERS

Water Lines (without Digging) Sewer Lines (without Diggging) Install. Draintiles. 604-985-4000 LOCAL PLUMBER - Licensed, insured,GASFITTING, renos, Repairs. VISA 604-929-6956 SAVE ON PLUMBING! Licenced Plumber/Gas fitter, $65/HR. Same

day service. 604-987-7473 Samy

8222

Pools/Hot Tubs

8240 TANKTECH Certified Oil Tank Removal & Remediation Specialists. res/com. Free est. 604-328-1234

8195

Painting/ Wallpaper

Renovations & Home Improvement

Georgie Award for Best Renovation & Design Complete Renovations / Additions Kitchens / Bathrooms

604-728-3009

www.jkbconstruction.com

MASTER STONEMASON, Local, Experienced, fireplaces, facing, walls, stairs. Ivan 604-649-2271 T-A STONEWALL. Rockwalls, paving stones, Allan block walls, etc. 987-8155 / 250-4117

8180

Home Services

NORTH SHORE Home Services Windows, gutters, power washing 604-988-5294 PCM Seasonal Exterior Home Maintenance Roofs, Gutters, Windows, Decks, Patios & More Call 604-294-6700 www.pomeroyconstruction.com

8185

Moving & Storage

1, 3, 5, 7 or 10 Ton $ From

45 We accept Visa, Mastercard & Interac Licenced & Insured Local & Long Distance

FREE ESTIMATES Seniors Discount

604-537-4140

JB’s PAINTING • 99/room – Int/Exterior $

•Professional, Reliable • Licensed & Insured • North Shore co. est. 2001

604-773-4549 PRIMO PAINTING

Interior & Exterior Interior Special Free Est. - 15 Years Exp. Insured /WCB

15% OFF

604-723-8434

RICKY DEWAN PAINTING Interior - Exterior - Strata • Pressure Washing • Small Repairs

604-299-5831 – Cell 604-833-7529 A LADY PAINTER, professional & color consult, 20 yrs on North Shore. exc refs. 604-961-3451 Complete HOME Renovations Commercial & Residential Greg • 604-818-0165

www.affordablemoversbc.com

Excellent Pro Painting Service 20 yrs exp, refs, warranty. Reas, res/comm Richard 604-618-0205

MENNONITE

Interior painting, wallpaper Quality service, with a smile! Call Arlene...604-910-3270

MOVING.COM 604-985-3242 778-986-3242

RESIDENTIAL DIVISION LTD.

• BBB • RCABC • GAF/ELK Master Elite Contractor • Residential Rooﬁng • Liability Coverage and WCB • Designated Project Managers • Homes & Strata • Third Party Inspection Installations & Repairs Call 604-327-3086 for a free estimate •• 24 Hr Emergency Service Quote code 2010 for a 5% discount www.crownresidentialrooﬁng.com

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

8250

604-973-0290 Don’t Miss This One! 15%

25 YEARS INOFF BUSINESS

15% OFF • Flat Rooﬁng (if booked before Feb. 15/10)

20 YEARS IN BUSINESS

MIKES PAINTING Prof & Reliable WCB • 30 yrs Exp. 778-833-4771

Complete HOME Renovations Kitchens & Bathrooms Greg • 604-818-0165

DIMAN DEVELOPMENTS.

Have Your Roof Done Between Now & Feb. 28 Call AFFORDABLE QUALITY ROOFING LTD. 604-984-9004

All Season Rooﬁng

Re-Rooﬁng & Repairs Specialists 20 year Labour Warranty available

Snow Removal

K & E’S 24 HOUR SNOW PLOWING & SALTING Commercial & Residential Fully Insured trucke2k@hotmail.com

604-937-6633 604-349-5533

8300

Stucco/Siding/ Exterior

Quality Home Improvement ★ Stucco ★ All Kinds. No Job Too Big or Small. 604-725-8925

8307

Telephone Services

D I S C O N NE C T E D P H O N E ? Phone Factory Home Phone Service. No One Refused! Low Monthly Rate! Calling Features and Unlimited Long Distance Available. Call Phone Factory Today! 1-877-336-2274 www.phonefactory.ca

8309

Tiling

CERAMIC TILING by prof, 25 yrs exp, qual work F/place, h/w flrs, counter tops. Reas 604-618-2717 ETNA CERAMIC Tile & Remodelling. Kitchen & Bath Specialists. 30 years exp., Call 778-829-3368.

604-591-3500

8310

Compost, Mulch and Soil Blends • Soil Ammender • Garden & Turf Blends • Top Dressings Pickup or Delivery 20 Riverside Dr. • 604-924-0261

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

(Beside Transfer Stn.)

First Choice Roofing We specialize in flat roofs, fully insured. WCB, Miguel 778-231-7973

MATCO DESIGN - Renovations

WESTCOAST ROOFING SYSTEMS

604-987-7325

Top Soil

Fraser Richmond SOI L & FIBRE

Advantage Building Maintenance: •Roof •Chimney •Skylight Repairs •FREE Estimate 604-802-1918

ROOFING REPAIRS 604-988-0279 All types, Guaranteed. 34 yrs exp. Call John (cell 604-375-0979)

RENOVATIONS: FROM Rendering to Reality. Visit ccirenos.com and look for our listing on Sundays. 604-980-8384

8295

WWW.PATTARGROUP.COM

JKB CONSTRUCTION LTD. COMPLETE RENOVATIONS

LICENSED INSURED www.renorite.com Written Warranty 604-781-7695

DISPOSAL BINS: Starting at $99 + dump fees. Call 604-306-8599 www.disposalking.com

604-588-0833

LONSDALE ROOFING Flat Roof, Cedar, Asphalt 15% OFF! (604) 973-0290

*Additions*Quality Work *Ref’s 604-720-1564 matco@telus.net

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

SAVE THE HST

Renovations & Construction. Mano, 604-990-1671/230-7970 www.dimandevelopments.com

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A48 - North Shore News - Wednesday, February 16, 2011

With 1 lease or purchase finance on all 2011 Acura models… % APR

†

CSX

TSX

RDX

MDX

ZDX

you can afford to be choosy.

PRE-OWNED SPECIALS 0.9 %

0.9 %

06 Acura TL

p1341

08 Acura TL

p1355

06 Acura TL

p1390

Local vehicle, 1 owner, no accidents, leather, sunroof, navigation system, alloy wheels, must see,

Local vehicle, 1 owner, no accidents, leather, sunroof, alloy wheels, must see

Local vehicle, 1 owner, leather, sunroof, alloy wheels, must see

Was $22,885

Was $26,995

Was $19,995

CLEARANCE

$18,988

09 BMW 335xi

P2026

Executive pkg, navigation, only 24,400kms, leather, sunroof, no accidents, full service, records, auto, AWD, SALE PRICE must see. Was $43,988

$42,988

CLEARANCE

$21,988

06 Chev Corvette Z06P1417

Only 14,500kms, manual, leather heated seats, Bossani exhaust, local, no accidents, must see. SALE PRICE Was $50,988

$48,988

0.9 %

CLEARANCE

$16,988

08 Lexus GS 350

p1406

Only 20,200kms, navigation, heated leather seats, sunroof, local, no accidents, must see. SALE PRICE Was $41,988

$40,988

07 Acura MDX Tech

P2023

07 Audi A4 2.0T

P2047

AWD, alloys, navigation, leather heated seats, sunroof, running boards, must see. SALE PRICE Was $37,988

Auto, local, leather, sunroof, only 47,700kms, new tires, one owner, no accidents, pristine condition, must see. SALE PRICE Was $25,988

08 BMW 535xi

10 Nissan Xterra Off Road P2009

$36,988

P2027

AWD, leather, sunroof, Premium pkg, 44,000kms, Bluetooth, service history, no accidents, must see. SALE PRICE Was $40,988

$39,988

$24,988

4x4, auto, pwr group, roof rack, step bars, alloys, keyless entry, one owner, no accidents, pwr group, off road pkg, SALE PRICE must see. Was $30,988

828 Automall Dr, North Vancouver

604.929.6736 www.northshoreacura.com

$28,988

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*All pre-owned TL’s under the Acura Certiﬁed program qualify for ﬁnance rates as low as 0.9% o.a.c. Subject to change without notice. 6 year warranty up to 160,000 kms based on in service date.

Lease and purchase finance offers are available through Honda Financial Services Inc. on approved credit. *Representative Lease Example: 2011 MDX 6-speed automatic (model YD2H2BJN) leased at 1% APR for 24 months. Monthly payment is $548 (includes $1,895 freight & PDI), with $10,569 down payment. First monthly payment and $0 security deposit due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $23,721 Option to purchase at lease end for $31,614 plus taxes. 48,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.15/km for excess kilometres. †Representative Purchase Financing Example: 2011 MDX 6-speed automatic (model YD2H2BJN) MSRP is $54,585 (includes $1,895 freight and PDI), purchase financed at 1% APR for 24 months equals $2,298.14 per month. $5,000 down payment or equivalent trade may be required. Cost of borrowing is $570.41 for a total obligation of $55,155.41. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. Retailer may lease/sell for less. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. Offers are only valid for BC residents at BC Acura retailers until February 28, 2011. See your BC Acura retailer for full details.