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Good report card doesn’t impress trustees NWSS does well in Fraser Institute’s rankings on aboriginal education BY ALFIE LAU REPORTER alau@royalcityrecord.com

New Westminster Secondary School placed 18th out of 63 high schools ranked in the Fraser Institute’s Report Card on Aboriginal Education in British Columbia 2011 that was released Thursday morning. But even that result doesn’t have Royal City education authorities jumping for joy. “I wasn’t aware of them putting out the

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report,” school board chair Michael Ewen told The Record on Thursday afternoon. “There’s nothing the Fraser Institute has done that warrants me looking at any of their reports. ... I think their methodology is flawed and they’re politically motivated. I don’t know anybody who puts much stock in what their reports have to say.” Ewen said the school district is very proud of its work in the area of aboriginal education, particularly in the Royal City Alternate Program, where aboriginal students are given learning opportunities they wouldn’t get in the normal school system. “We are doing a fairly reasonable job with aboriginal education in New Westminster,”

said Ewen. Those sentiments were echoed by superintendent John Woudzia. “I don’t put a significant amount of weight on these rankings,” said Woudzia. “We do stand out quite well at 18.” Woudzia said the small sample size for New Westminster is something people should bear in mind. The report card only bases its rankings on the 19 Grade 12 aboriginal students in the district, which is only 4.2 per cent of total enrolment. And since the rankings only count schools when they have 15 or more students in a year, the 2005-2009 New Westminster rankings only have data for 2008 and 2009.

While New Westminster had an overall ranking of 8.5 out of 10 in 2008, it fell to a 7.2 ranking in 2009, partially because its graduation rate went from 100 per cent to 91.7 per cent and its percentage of exams failed went from 9.9 per cent to 15.7 per cent. “When you look at such a small sample size,” said Woudzia, “that probably means one less student graduated and probably one additional exam was failed. When you look at numbers of this size, one student represents a huge percentage.” William Lindsay, a member of the CreeStoney Nations, is also a director of SFU’s ◗Fraser Page 8

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Finding water in a poisoned paradise BY JENNIFER MOREAU REPORTER jmoreau@royalcityrecord.com

ark Angelo will never look at water the same way after last summer in Ethiopia, Africa. The avid river conservationist was visiting Shivela, a village of about 100 Hamer people who live in woodframe huts with no electricity and no running water. Hamers are a long-isolated ethnic group from the Omo Valley in southern Ethiopia. They live in valley’s foothills, far from the river. Their land is called the “poisoned paradise” – beautiful but arid, and it’s a treacherous 15-kilometre trek to the nearest water source from Shivela. One day, Angelo rose around 6 a.m. to join the women on their walk for water. It took three hours. “We filled up our jerrycans and our calabash gourds. Everyone was carrying about 40 pounds each, and it took us four hours to get back. We didn’t get back till one in the afternoon, and it’s something they do every day,” Angelo says. “When I got back, I was pretty exhausted, yet that was just the beginning of their day.” Upon return, the women started the rest of the chores – looking after animals and preparing meals. But that journey marked Angelo. While water is a matter of life and death in the Omo Valley, it’s readily available at BCIT, where he works as chair of the Rivers Institute. “If I’m thirsty, I take my cup and walk across the hall, turn on a tap, and fill up my cup,” he says. “It’s something most North Americans don’t think about. It’s something we tend to take for granted, but we should never do that, because we are incredibly fortunate. Much of the world does not have that luxury.” In fact, close to one billion people worldwide do not have access to safe drinking water. Lack of accessible water and sanitization is a contributing factor to an early death in Shivela, where one is considered lucky to live past 50. “It really makes you realize the importance of developing water wells,” Angelo says. “That was so apparent to me when I got back from this trek, I thought it would be a very positive thing to establish an event to profile this issue and hopefully raise some funds.” So Angelo organized Water for Life, a benefit set for April 7 at Burnaby’s Michael J. Fox Theatre. The evening starts at 7:30 p.m. and features stories, images, film clips and music. Angelo is the featured speaker, joined by Holly Arntzen, Kevin Wright and the Dream Band with 160 singers from Brentwood Park Elementary. Global TV will be filming the show and airing it as a prime time special on June 25. Tickets are $35 (plus fees), available through Ticketmaster, 1-855-985-5000. Proceeds go to the Nature Trust of B.C. and the African water relief efforts of WaterCan. Angelo is focusing on the importance of water for the show. “We need to be good water stewards, wherever we live. We are citizens of the planet,” he says. In Metro Vancouver, people use about 300 litres of water each day, and Canada has the world’s second-highest rate of water consumption next to the United States. Compare that to the average person in the developing world who uses 10 litres per day for drinking, washing and cooking. Water may be abundant in Canada, but that doesn’t mean we are without issues, Angelo says. “The water we get in B.C. is not distributed evenly,” he says. “(There are) parts of the province where we are already seeing signs of water stress, where demand outstrips supply.” The Okanagan and eastern Vancouver Island are examples, and there are more than 500 smaller communities

Water for Life: Above: Mark Angelo, chair of BCIT’s Rivers Institute, with a group of Karo people in the Omo Valley of Ethiopia. Last summer in Africa, Angelo walked alongside women who trekked for hours every day to the nearest water source. The experience inspired him to organize Water for Life, a benefit concert at the Michael J. Fox Theatre on April 7. At right: A young Hamer girl who travelled for hours to get water in Ethiopia. The nearest source to her village is a dry riverbed, and people have to dig holes to get at the water. under boil water advisories, he says. In Burnaby, it’s important to use water more efficiently to buy time before we have to spend hundreds of millions of dollars on expanding water storage capacity and infrastructure to meet the needs of an ever-growing population, Angelo adds. “If we continue to waste water, that’s an investment that ultimately the taxpayers will have to pay,” he says. “I think it’s in our best interest to use water more effectively.” That’s why the benefit’s theme is to be good water stewards, wherever we live. “We are very fortunate in B.C., but that doesn’t give us the right to waste water,” Angelo says. For Angelo, water is paramount. “Water and life are one and the same, and I feel so strongly about that,” he says. “We live on a blue planet. Far less than one per cent of the water on earth is clean and accessible. I do believe (that) properly caring for the limited amount of water we have around the world will be our most pressing environmental challenge.”

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Police look for suspect in violent attack on teenager BY BRENT RICHTER REPORTER brichter@royalcityrecord.com

New Westminster Police are looking for a suspect following a violent daylight attack on a teenaged girl. According to a release from Sgt. Bruce Carrie, the girl was walking in the area of Ross Drive and Royal Avenue around 4 p.m. Wednesday when she was assaulted by an unknown man. She told police the suspect approached her as she walked along the sidewalk, grabbed the sweater tied around her waist and pulled her away from the sidewalk. Police say the girl fought back by swinging her shopping bag and striking the man

in his face. The suspect then released his grip allowing the victim to flee. Police say it is unknown what direction the suspect fled in following the failed attack. The girl reported the incident about 20 minutes later. Officers attended the area but could not locate the suspect. He is described as a white male, 30 to 35 years old, five-foot-two and about 140 pounds. He was clean-shaven, with short hair, and wearing a blue baseball cap and a black sweatshirt. Police are continuing to investigate but are putting out a call for help. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Det. R. Boyd at 604-525-5411. twitter.com/brentrichter

“I could kill you with a smile” Shocking testimony as trial continues

A key witness for the Crown in the ongoing Vic Fraser murder trial told Saskatchewan homicide investigators in 1999 that the accused, Gary Johnston, was a “crazy” man who had often talked about killing people. The witness, Richard Smith, had a long history with Johnston that culminated in the pair doing federal time for the killing of a Regina caretaker in November 1998. In that case, police had asked Smith to wear a wire and talk with Johnston. Smith declined. “I don’t want to go near that son-of-a-bitch,” he told the officers. “Give me a bazooka and a bulletproof vest maybe. No f---ing way.” Johnston, 53, is being tried for second-degree murder in B.C. Supreme Court in New Westminster for the March 10, 1998 killing of New Westminster crane operator Vic Fraser in Bridgeview. Fraser, 43, was stabbed nine times in the neck after he apparently interrupted a burglary at his sister Jeanie’s bungalow. Eight months after Fraser was killed, Johnston stabbed caretaker Wayne Griffith to death in Regina. Griffith had testified against Johnston at a preliminary hearing in a burglary and assault case in 1991. Johnston was charged with second-degree murder in the Griffith case but pleaded guilty to manslaughter and served seven years of a 10-year sentence.

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The Royal City: Falling in love all over again several of us thinking about why New Love – it’s a powerful emotion, a word Westminster evokes strong feelings that’s used to describe a lot of different (the special section ‘Why I love New feelings. But can you really love a city? Westminster’ starts on page 13). A good question, and we think we have We heard time and time again about at least a partial answer. Or, rather, we the sense of true community in think you’ve helped us come the Royal City. A neighbourcloser to a better understanding helping-neighbour attitude of why New Westminster is so THE RECORD that hearkens back to an earlier near and dear to so many. time. Yes, it’s not all a bed of The Record, with New roses here, but there is a city pride that is Westminster Tourism, launched a “Why almost palpable at times. I love New Westminster” contest . It garnered an interesting cross section There’s no question that the size of the city makes a big difference. Remember, of entries and replies – and it also got

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felt like Michael Moore, signJohn B. Challinor II, director ing in at the office, as request- of corporate affairs for Nestle ed by a posting on the high Waters Canada, was quoted in school’s front door. In response ‘Nestle Waters Canada helped to the receptionist’s questions, I fund New Westminster parent’s explained I was writing an opinlegal opinion’ (The Record, March ion piece for my class, and inter12) as saying “we contributed ested in the vending machines because it was a common conand their products. (That writing cern. Our concern related to botclass was the noisiest we ever tled water.” To me that would be had.) a conflict of interest for Nestle. Some vending machines are Do the same rules not apply to right next to the office. large corporations I was told that all the / big business as to others are identical, public servants? FRANCI LOUANN and I was welcome to When I think about take a look. The bottle the ongoing “water dispensing machines at the high fight” at the high school, which school are Pepsi machines filled has gone as far as school board with Aquafina water, some flapolitics, how I might vote in voured, some “purified.” (No New Westminster is not an issue. pop, that’s good.) I haven’t noticed who wants The snacks offered in the what, except that a group of adjacent machine are not the students want the plastic-bottled “candy bars” that we know lack water sales discontinued, probnutrition. They include chips ably for environmental reasons. and items based on nuts, seeds, The following thoughts come to and cereals. It is hoped that stumind on this topic. A public health nurse told dents will make healthier choices than candy and chocolate bars. me that she purposely drinks regular tap water, because she However, many of these snacks, if left on the teeth, could contrib- believes it will help her immunity. I repeat, she is a community ute to tooth decay. “Swish and swallow” with water (to dilute health nurse. That’s enough for me. Unless there is a warnthe acidity) is good advice. The nutrient labels were ing, tap water is good for us. not visible. Are they Nestle’s (Immuno-compromised people products? Is that why Nestle may be well-advised to use other sources, even for dental procedhas contributed to the cost of a legal opinion for someone who ures.) is charging that a school board Water is necessary for all our body parts and functions. Due to trustee has a conflict of interest their designs, it takes a long time in voting about the water bottle issue? Or is Nestle related to to drink enough water at most Pepsi/Aquafina? ◗Water Page 7

New Westminster still has just one secondary school. Chances are if your family is a second or third generation New Westminsterite you know people who left the city and then returned because their friends returned to raise their families. If you’re a senior, chances are you can walk down Sixth Street and run into someone you know within a very short time. If you’re a volunteer for one city group, chances are you’ll know other volunteers from other organizations, because, that’s just the way it is in a small city.

Sometimes it seems a bit too small. When politics get personal, sometimes those politicians live on the same block and, well, things can go sideways quickly. But there’s also something very comforting about knowing you can call up the mayor and actually get through to him. Try that in Vancouver. There’s a lot to love in this city. The history, the parks, the restaurants, the river. But, let’s face it, it’s really all about the people who care enough to really make this a true community. They’re a pretty lovable bunch.

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Toxic mess must be cleaned up Dear Editor:

“Stop!” I wanted to yell at the woman in red as she jogged eastward alongside the Westminster Pier Park, but the pile drivers obliterated all chance of being heard. If the woman in red knew the toxic history of the lands she ran over, she might have chosen a different route. In February 2009, the City of New Westminster announced its plan to purchase the brownfield pier site and hired an environmental testing firm to investigate the site. The firm confirmed the presence of an underground cesspool of toxic chemicals. The firm’s final report emphasized that investigation of the lands north of the park must occur before the investigations could be considered complete. The city ignored their own experts’ recommendation for further testing and bought the pier lands on an “as is, where is” basis without testing the land it owned to the north of the park. The city reported to

everybody, “Site investigations are complete, and … the site has a moderate level of contamination and is of low environmental risk.” Not! Environmental investigations were not complete and, under the Ministry of Environment’s close oversight, millions of more dollars were spent on further testing to comply with ministry regulations. Surprise! Surprise! Surprise! New testing confirmed the presence of a large underground cesspool of high-risk toxic chemicals. The new testing determined the source of the pier park’s toxic chemical woes is located on the city property that runs adjacent to the park’s northern boundary. Environmental reports state the surface soil of the land is heavily contaminated with very nasty levels of chlorinated solvents. The city has reported that the contamination of the railway right-of-way is a result of a train wreck that spilled the toxic fluids. The city is asserting that it is the railway company’s responsibility to clean

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up and not a city problem. The City of New Westminster has known of the toxic land north of the park for several months and remained silent. Why? They would have us all believe the toxic cesspool is 50 feet down and no harm to anyone. What about their own reports that the surface soils are highly toxic? What other environmental dangers lurk along this corridor? Who will take responsibility to warn the railway yardmen walking the line; the pier construction workers; the merchants and shoppers along Front Street; or the woman in red jogging alongside the park; of the toxic city soils north of the park? Who will step up and take responsibility to clean up the chemically hazardous railway land? Christopher Bell, New Westminster

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public fountains. Having a bottle of water is a good option. I hear that it’s difficult to fill water containers at our high school fountains. Students could bring water from home, but more than one bottle would be better for the whole day. Aren’t their backpacks of books heavy enough already? Students should have access to all school taps where it’s easy to fill their bottles. If one forgets his or her personal container, access to a practical alternate source would be good, i.e., a water bottle machine. There’s a case of bottled water in the trunk of my car. I offer water to passengers and like to be sure I have some with me. It helps me relax when stuck in traffic. I’m doing something right for my body. I drink more water then,

and politics, I was offended. Memories of boycotts decades ago due to Nestle’s promotion of baby formula in developing countries came to mind. Aren’t we past that kind of meddling? I grew up with Nestle’s instant coffee, and that has been my first morning cup recently. No more! I have started my personal boycott. (I’ve joined many such Facebook groups, for what it’s worth.) Maybe the day that I “marched” up to the high school to do this research I needed something as a diversion to the awful news about Japan’s earthquake. Maybe it was the dark chocolate I consumed in the morning that got me going. I realize this may be trite compared to world emergencies, but where can I/we make a difference? Franci Louann is a recently retired dental hygienist living in New Westminster.

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than I might at home. This regular water source could help the students too, both physically and psychologically. The high school is right across from the ReturnIt depot. The traffic light allows safe crossing. The plastic bottles could be another source of income for the student council. Wherever the profit from the bottled water sales and refunds goes, I trust it will help the students, now or in future. Will it build the new school? No, but let’s have a new style for the fountains there, where one can fill water bottles easily. Maybe then there can be coin machine sales of quite varied personal bottles, or an art class could decorate them all differently. When I saw what seemed to be Nestle’s interfering in New Westminster’s high school

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Regarding your story on antiques: If they weren’t trying to gouge the public in prices, I might go there more often. Example: I have been collecting certain glassware for 20 years. I have the company’s list prices and catalogues. One piece is listed at $5 American. The price in the antique market was $55. Another piece was listed at $85 in the book, and they wanted $235. Well, I don’t want them that badly. Another example: I collect old toy clickers – yep, those noise-making frogs, etc. – and they wanted $35 for one. Huh? I now buy them and other toys on Ebay for $2 to $5. Even with postage, it is still cheaper. So they can keep their stuff. And rely on the movie industry. They rely on selling the one or two bigticket items a week or month that pays the rent and forget about the lower-end collectors who buy their meat and potatoes. I am an avid collector and make the rounds, but I’m getting tired now of prices, relying more and more on the States and the Internet. But I still like looking.

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Fraser report: ‘A glass half-empty approach’ Office for Aboriginal Peoples and weighed in with his thoughts. “I think this report is a glass half-empty approach,” said Lindsay. “I don’t really think the Fraser Institute came up with any concrete solutions and all they did was put out a litany of stats about how aboriginals are failing. “I come from a glass half-full approach and I like to look at how far we’ve come.” Lindsay said he didn’t graduate from Grade 12 during high school, even though he later went back to university as a mature student and has taught for 15 years. “None of us graduated from Grade 12,” Lindsay said of his First Nations friends and neighbours. “For us, the magic number was to get to Grade 10 because that meant we were old enough to leave school. ... Now, when I see the percentages of aboriginal students graduating Grade 12, that’s light years ahead of us.” Lindsay said some of the solutions he would like to see to improve aboriginal education include having more aboriginal

teachers, administrators Institute director of school and parents involved in performance studies and the school system so that a co-author of the report supportive community for card. “What’s most disturblearning can be fostered. “The students need ing is that aboriginal test aboriginal role models in scores haven’t improved over the past several years. the schools,” he said. According to First reported @ What’sbeing done to help a press release from the Fraser RoyalCityRecord.com aboriginal students Institute, the report card shows that catch up to their classaboriginal students in mates? Whatever it is, British Columbia continue it’s clearly not working to trail their non-aborigi- and a new approach is nal classmates in all sub- required.” ject areas, with no signifiThe report also notes, cant improvement over the on average, aboriginal stupast five years. dents are about twice as “There is a consider- likely as non-aboriginals able and persistent gap to fail a provincial exam or between aboriginal and to not graduate on time. non-aboriginal students in The Report Card on terms of academics,” said Aboriginal Education in Peter Cowley, the Fraser British Columbia 2011

ranks 52 elementary and 63 secondary schools based on six key indicators of aboriginal student performance, including average exam results in multiple subject areas and transition and graduation rates, derived from data provided by the Ministry of Education. New Westminster Secondary was the only Royal City school to show up in the rankings, as none of the city’s elementary schools qualified. www.twitter.com/ AlfieLau

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Realtors organize event to help Japanese victims BY BRENT RICHTER REPORTER brichter@royalcityrecord.com

New Westminster real estate agents Todd and Karen Conner have heard the cry for help from Japan and are gearing up for a charity event featuring Japanese culture, martial arts and food. The event runs Friday, April 8 at The Metro hall at 759 Carnarvon St. starting at 5:30 p.m. but to get a ticket, you must prove you’ve made a donation to ease the suffering caused by the massive March 11 earthquake. Todd said the idea started as a neighbourhood get-together with some sushi and progressed to using his ReMax Advantage office boardroom before he decided to go full banzai and make the event as big as possible. Now he’s booked some top-notch cultural displays for the event. “We’re going to be doing demonstrations of traditional Japanese culture. We’ve got Japanese taiko drummers that have committed to coming out. We’ve got a Japanese dance group that will be coming out. My dojo is going to be doing a karate demonstration,” he said. Beyond that there will be a demonstration kyudo (“the way of the bow” featuring Japanese longbow archery), iaido (“the art of drawing the sword”) and tameshigiri, “the art of cutting” in which Todd’s sensei will demonstrate precision cutting on rolled up tatami mats. Local Japanese restaurants King Sushi, Ki Sushi and Hi Dozo Sushi are donating food for the event and there will be a cash bar for beer and wine. Attendees can take

part in a 50/50 draw with proceeds going to the Red Cross and a list of donated silent auction prizes is getting longer by the day. “We’re growing our inventory of silent auction items – everything from personal training, to gift, baskets to wine,” he said. Anyone who wants to attend the event must make a minimum $25 donation per ticket to the Red Cross atwww.redcross.ca and forward the e-mail copy of their official tax receipt to help@can adiansforjapan.com along with a mailing address and the number of tickets desired. But, Todd said, the event is a fundraiser so donations must be new. “We’re trying to raise new funds, not money that was already in place. We’ve even got people who said they are donating for the event that can’t even be there,” he said. All eight VIP tables have already sold out at $500 a pop and the largest single donation so far has been $500. Todd said the venue holds about 300 people and 100 tickets are spoken for already. Todd was inspired to hold the event when thinking of the many warm friendships he has developed while visiting Japan almost annually for the last 10 years for Karate training. He said this is just a small way of returning the hospitality Japan has shown him. For more information on the event, visit www.canadiansforjapan.com. Silent auction prizes can still be donated at Todd’s Sixth Street ReMax office. twitter.com/brentrichter

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◗ IN THE COMMUNITY

Teen singer wins big at arts fest ◗P12 Lit Fest New West kicks off ◗P25

Will Rogers Follies set to dazzle

‘Big, brassy, bold’ musical takes to the Massey Theatre stage next week BY JULIE MACLELLAN REPORTER jmaclellan@royalcityrecord.com

For Claire Wardle, the chance to appear in The Will Rogers Follies came along at just the right time. She was balancing her job as an arts facilitator with work in performing, but the balance had swung too far away from her roots as a performer. She wasn’t happy spending all her time working for an office, and she needed to get on stage again. And voilà – here she is. Wardle is one of the Follies girls in The Will Rogers Follies, presented by Royal City Musical Theatre Company at Massey Theatre starting April 7. “We’re the girls of all trades,” the New Westminster resident says with a laugh, noting that the 16 young women who make up the Follies girls appear throughout the show in singing and dancing numbers. Wardle isn’t new to the Royal City Musical Theatre stage – her first appearance in one of their musicals was playing a tiny Photos by Tim Matheson/COURTESY ROYAL CITY MUSICAL THEATRE munchkin in The Wizard of Oz at age six. She followed that up Saddle up: Matt Palmer as Will Rogers, along with his trusty sidekicks Keira Jang, Trevor Kobayashi, Connor MacMillan and Nathan with return appearances in Anne Piasecki. The Royal City Musical Theatre production of The Will Rogers Follies is on at Massey Theatre April 7 to 24. Below, several New of Green Gables, The King and I and Westminster residents are featured in the show. In front are Tami Sinosich, Claire Wardle, Linzi Voth and Sadie DeCoste, with Keira A Chorus Line. Jang in middle, along with (in the back row) Jesse DeCoste, Jason Jang and Daniel White. She’s also worked on the costume crew and backstage dur- dance work. She decided to go back to ing other productions when she school, studying arts management wasn’t on stage. Wardle has done plenty of per- at Capilano University, and now forming in her lifetime. Her back- she works for Burnaby’s Shadbolt ground is mainly in dance, and her Centre for the Arts doing box credits include stints with Banff office and front-of-house work. “I like the balance of doing Festival Dance, Ballet Kelowna both,” says the now-26and two seasons with year-old Wardle. Les Grands Ballets But she admits she Canadiens in Montreal, wants to be able to do as well as an apprenticemore performing – and ship with Josh Beamish’s not just dance. She’s hopMove: The Company in ing to expand into actVancouver. ing and singing as well, And, though she lists and she’s studying voice those experiences as privately to help turn huge professional highherself into a more welllights for her, she says rounded performer. there’s a special place in Claire Wardle It’s for just such young her heart for Royal City performer performers that Royal Musical Theatre. City Musical Theatre “It’s a local group, but exists. they exhibit professionalEaston notes that calibre work,” she says. it’s part of Royal City “It gives people here in Musical Theatre’s manNew West a chance to date to provide opportuenjoy professional-calinities for emerging talent bre productions.” – and, in The Will Rogers ent that’s been assembled for the It tells the story of the famed quite an amazing guy.” Wardle is a dancer first Follies, she has ample American performer – who startThe musical tells the story of production. Matt Palmer, in the and foremost, having opportunity to show off ed in vaudeville, going on to Rogers’ life, unfolding in the style title role is a familiar face in musitrained with Richmond some of the best young appear in the Ziegfeld Follies and of a Ziegfeld Follies revue. cal theatre, having appeared at Academy of Dance, and talent around. “This is a big, brassy musical, the Vancouver Playhouse and the later becoming a star in radio and she pursued her profes- Valerie Easton The Will Rogers Follies, movies. He was one of the best- a bold musical, sort of in the 42nd Stanley, among others. sional ballet career from director which won the Tony known performers of the 1920s Street style,” Easton says, noting “He’s great, a very talented the age of 19 onwards. that the 16 Follies girls are accom- guy,” she says. Other stars “It was getting to the point Award for Best Musical in 1991, and 1930s. Sara-Jeanne Hosie “He sort of became the voice panied by a 12-man chorus for include where I was always holding a was written by Peter Stone, with second job,” she says, noting she music by Cy Coleman and lyr- of the people during the 1930s,” the big production numbers. “The as Will’s wife, Betty, Laura McNaught as Ziegfeld’s Favourite found herself working in coffee ics by Betty Comden and Adolph notes Easton. “He became the numbers are big and splashy.” ◗Will Rogers Page 12 voice of hope for people. He was Easton is thrilled with the talshops to help supplement her Green.

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Singer wins

A young Royal City singer is continuing her winning ways. Sarah Quinn, who was featured in The Record last year when she won the chance to compete at the Performing Arts B.C. festival, has done it again. The 14-year-old singer captured first-place finishes in three classical voice categories at the Coquitlam District Music Festival and was selected by the adjudicator to once again go to the B.C. festival. It’s taking place in Kamloops in June. Sarah won three first-place medals and three trophies, two of which were for the highest marks across four age categories – a Vocal Sacred Solo Award for her Ave Maria performance, and the G.E.I. MacLeod Memorial Cup for Junior Voice for the highest mark in Sarah Quinn the 14 and under age categories. singer Renee Brad, the festival’s voice adjudicator, noted that Sarah has “a very promising soprano voice and is a very musical performer.” Sarah will be performing twice this coming weekend: on Saturday, April 2 at 6:30 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre, in a recital for those who received the highest marks in their Royal Conservatory of Music exams; and on Sunday, April 3 in the honours concert for the Coquitlam District Music Festival. That’s at 2 p.m. at St. Laurence Anglican Church, 825 St. Laurence St. in Coquitlam. Her voice and piano teacher is Lois Weninger of New Westminster.

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Will Rogers: Family-friendly to expect from Royal City Musical Theatre – “and then some.” “It’s such an amazing show. It’s really familyfriendly. Kids are going to love it,” she says. “I think it’s important that families bring their kids to this production.” ◗ The Will Rogers Follies is in previews April 7 and 8, with opening night on April 9. For more on the show, check out www.royalcitymusicaltheatre.com. Tickets range from $20 to $39, with special rates for seniors and students, and are available online at tickets.masseytheatre.com or by calling the box office at 604-521-5050.

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and Tyson Coady as Will’s father, Clem. Easton says people will also be impressed by the costumes – designed by Chris Sinosich – and the set, which features a huge staircase that lights up, as well as a ramp that wraps around the orchestra pit. A live, 19-piece orchestra will accompany the show. “The music is fabulous,” Easton says. “It has a great score. … Your toes will be tapping. You’ll be just amazed.” Wardle echoes Easton’s sentiments, saying the production offers everything people have come

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Why I New Westminster!

This is my city ... We asked, and you answered.

This section is built on your thoughts and feelings about the city we call home. Whether it’s a sunset over the river, or a deep appreciation of the sports and recreational opportunities for families, readers share a multitude of reasons why they love New Westminster. As the winner of Tourism New Westminster and The Record’s ‘Why I love New Westminster’ contest, Alexa Love sums it up:“This is where there is a real community. Welcome to the Royal City.” We agree, welcome and enjoy!

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Why I Love New Westminster T

here is something very unique about this city we have come to love. From the perspective of New Westminster’s Hometown Newspaper, I have come to admire the amazing community volunteer spirit, the incredible work ethic of small merchants in the city, and the city’s embracing of diversity in so many ways. This section, the ﬁrst of many more we hope to produce, just scrapes the surface of a much deeper love affair. Thank you to NewWestminsterTourism for allowing us to pause for a moment and consider what we truly love about NewWestminster. And thank you to everyone who shared their thoughts …

Why I New Westminster: 1) The view from the Westminster Club – I love it when events are held there and you can sit back and enjoy a the event all while taking in the view of the Fraser River. 2) There are great places to take clients and friends to lunch – too many to list here. 3) You can bump into pretty much any politician on the street and know that you will be listened to. 4) I love it that you can meet someone who knows someone who knows someone else that you know – all who are involved in city groups.The community spirit in New Westminster is simply outstanding!

hank you to all residents that participated in this special Tourism New Westminster feature in partnership with The Record.The stories and photos submitted were incredible and reminded me of why I love this city so much. Why I New Westminster: I live here, work here, and play here. We live in a City where we are only 20 minutes away from anywhere we want to be in Metro Vancouver. Our festivals and events continue to shine making them bigger and better each year. Our restaurants and pubs offer amazing ambience to enjoy with family and friends.

We live in a City where history is cool. Each neighbourhood creates their own unique culture and a sense of place that is infectious and inspiring. But most of all the reason why I love New West is the people! Yes it is you! Whether you work or live here, each of you make this City that much better. Experience and explore New Westminster the way you want to see it. Attend the events, support local businesses, and get involved in the community. Continue to make it yours! We really do live in a Royally Awesome City … It’s deﬁnitely happening here!

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here is one aspect of the city which I revel in and that is the Canada Games Pool which I visit three mornings a week. It is, indeed, a very happy and pleasant environment in which to spend a few hours swimming in the pool.The most important factor is the remarkable staff that is so courteous and understanding. My friends and I (all veterans) are so appreciative of their efforts that we put on a bit of a show at Christmas.

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pring, summer, fall or winter.The Quay is the very reason why I love living in this city.The ever-changing seasons alter the very character of this jewel of New Westminster. From crocus, sprouting their heads in early spring, to the full bloom of hanging ﬂower pots in late summer. Autumn foliage

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he City of New Westminster has the friendly atmosphere of a small town with a special charm all its own. People chat and smile on the street or in the mall, and you say to yourself, “Yes this is my home.” Our police officers, paramedics and firefighters are the greatest. Helping you no matter where you may be. They help you with kindness and care, quickly climb up a tree to gently rescue a frightened little kitten. Our Century House community centre is special and has something for everyone. Exercises, dancing, music and much more. Come in and join in the fun.

were small (my youngest is soon to be 17). We eat meals at eat others homes through out the year and know we can count on each other if needed. My husband and I with our two children live in Glenbrooke North and walk the streets in spring under cherry blossoms and in the fall under leaves in brilliant reds and yellows. We both are very

involved in our community and spend many hours volunteering, which has brought us even more friends. I love that I can walk to Century House and take a variety of courses. I love that I can walk to the library, the food stores and never drive a car. I love that we are working towards being a very “green” city. New Westminster is wonderful.

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“I like that it is central to everything. I just like the people that live around here, the neighbourhoods and community. It’s a great town. The neighbourhood pubs are always good to go to, like Frankie G’s in Queensborough and the Terminal Pub. There’s good places, good watering holes. “

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y exciting little city Has the festival and fair That will give you so much pleasure All your family can share. It’s inspiring New Westminster: All her neighbourhoods are where You can shop and dine and wonder At the talent living here. Every celebration pleases With the charm of old-time cheer. We remember our traditions From historic yesteryear.

“I love the convenience of living here. All the transit in place, the SkyTrain, you can get Uptown on the little mini-buses. We have everything here. We really like to shop local and you don’t have to go to Vancouver if you want the best of the best, everything is right here in New West. It’s so lovely here. “ — SHEILA ISSAR

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the old barn to play with its rich history and superior ice. We agreed that this would be a great area to raise children in, and when the time came (shortly thereafter) we chose New Westminster as the destination for our family. Her story of coming back to a great place for family and hockey is one which exempliﬁes why New West is such a great town to live in for families and sports fans alike. If you would ever like to speak with her, she will agree that we simply love New West for all it offers to young families like ours. Kindest regards, Chris Nielsen

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’m walking back home after picking up a few items from Donald’s at the River Market. A busy day for the local grocer and I’m one of many, happy to welcome them to our neighbourhood. As I make my way along the boardwalk, I hear the chatter of people behind me. I turn around to see this bright, heavenly body ﬂoating effortlessly over snow-covered mountains, as the mighty river ﬂows calmly below. Only at the Quay, only in New Westminster.This is why I love this city and am proud to call it my home.

3-B for the year.This team, and the 3-A team are comprised of the funniest, nicest kids you will ever meet.The best part is how great it is that we ended up here. My wife Alana played left-wing for the Vancouver Grifﬁns, based out of Queen’s Park Arena for two years, back in 20002002. In fact the banner for the B.C. Championship was in the QPA rafters until recently. We were a young couple living in Coquitlam looking to move to North Vancouver as soon as we could afford it. I would often come to her games and love being in the area for its history and friendliness. She always loved coming to

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Lit Fest features Royal City authors BY JULIE MACLELLAN REPORTER jmaclellan@royalcityrecord.com

For the past two years it’s been known as the Royal City Book Festival, and it’s attracted crowds of book enthusiasts to the Royal City Centre. This year, it’s back with a new name, a new location and an expanded mission. Meet Lit Fest New West, coming to Douglas College April 15 and 16. “The first two years we were kind of cutting our teeth,” said Rick Carswell, president of the Arts Council of New Westminster. He noted that the arts council’s new partnership with Douglas College, which is co-presenting the event, is allowing them to expand their offerings and make new connections in the literary community. “This is a wonderful opportunity for the arts council to reach out and do more on the literary side.” Lit Fest kicks off on Friday night with a 7 p.m. bash that will feature a ribbon-cutting and a tribute to the city’s first poet laureate, Edna Anderson, who recently passed away. The evening’s festivities will also feature presentations from four different wordsmiths. Dennis Bolen (www. dennisbolen.com), a poet, author and spoken word performer, will be on hand to give a spoken word presentation, set to the contemporary music compositions of his wife. Local photographerauthor Gabor Gasztonyi

ture theatre in 2201, and (www.gaborphotography. com) will present from his Room 1730. Charles Lester, who’s recently released book, A Room in the City, which co-chairing Lit Fest, noted explores Vancouver ’s that the lineup includes a Downtown Eastside in huge variety of presenters and topics. photographs and text. Among them are presenAward-winning novelist – and Royal City resident tations on various aspects – Steven Galloway (www. of Royal City history – stevengalloway.com), best including talks by Gavin known for The Cellist of Hainsworth and Katherine FreundSarajevo, will Hainsworth also be part on their of the linebook A New up. Westminster Rounding Album, out the eveJaimie ning will be McEvoy on slam poet his book C.R. Avery The Life and (www. Destruction cravery. of St. Mary’s com), whom Hospital Carswell and Ken notes is wellMcIntosh, known in author of slam poetry The New circles. Westminster Carswell Contributed photo/THE RECORD Frasers, a saidthatwith word about Author: Steven Galloway book about the 1974 the evening baseball club spreading out will be part of Lit Fest. that briefly into so many new circles, he only has one catapulted the city to international sporting fame. big fear about the night. Various authors – includ“We’re kind of worried that we might be too full,” ing Renee Sarojini Saklikar, he says with a laugh, not- Michael Kenyon and Calvin ing the theatre holds about Wharton – will offer readings, and authors Lance 140 people. After the formal festivi- Rucker and Tim Perell will ties in the Douglas College present a workshop on collecture theatre, Room laborative writer. Alejandro Mujica-Olea 2201, the fun moves to the Heritage Grill – which is and Ariadne Sawyer of offering up a slam poetry World Poetry will present evening, where Avery will readings and lead a discussion, and an afternoon be the featured performer. On Saturday, presenta- panel discussion (which tions and workshops will includes Record editor Pat run all day in two rooms Tracy) will look at Media at Douglas College: the lec- Matters: Online vs. Print.

Rounding out the afternoon in the lecture theatre will be a B.C. Book Prizes Authors Read segment, featuring Galloway, Morris Bates and Sylvia Olsen. Visitors will also be able to check out tables from authors and publishers, who’ll be on hand all day on the third-level skywalk. And, on the fourth-level skywalk, author and editor Michael Kenyon will offer one-on-one author’s clinics. Interested writers can bring their manuscripts and have a review and discussion with Kenyon. The sessions cost $10 –the only event in the weekend that involves a fee. Lester admits, with a laugh, that the festival is proving to be a big undertaking. “We decided we wanted to kind of up the ante,” he says, adding that the partnership with Douglas College has been “just fantastic.” And yes, he says, Lit Fest New West will be an annual event. “We’re going full speed ahead,” Lester said. “It’s going to be quite exciting.” For a full schedule of events, see page 26 or visit our website at www.royal cityrecord.com.

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LIT FEST, APRIL 16, DOUGLAS COLLEGE Room 1730: ◗ 9:30 to 10 a.m. Judith Berlin/Random Acts of Reading ◗ 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.: Ken McIntosh, author of Royal City Baseball Club: The New Westminster Frasers ◗ 11 to 11:30 a.m.: Debra Nelson, New West Public Library on Using an E-Reader and downloading E-Books. ◗ 11:45 to 12:15 p.m.: Renee Sarojini Saklikar, poet ◗ 12:30 to 1 p.m.: Michael Kenyon, poet/ author, The Beautiful Children ◗ 1:15 to 1:45 p.m.: Jaimie McEvoy, author, The Life and Destruction of St. Mary’s Hospital. ◗ 2 to 2:30 p.m.: Evelyn Benson, writer/ historian, Simon Fraser: The Perilous Journey (Don Benson) ◗ 2:45 to 3:15 p.m.: Gavin Hainsworth/ Katherine Freund-Hainsworth, A New Westminster Album ◗ 3:30 to 4 p.m.: Calvin Wharton, author/ poet, readings from The Song Collides and other works.

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Some might call Mariya Chekanovych’s Olympic ambitions, the road to Rio. That’s where the now 16-year-old Simon Fraser Aquaticsswimmerbelieves her moment might very well come. “Of course, it’s a matter of time, practice and training,” said Chekanovych, a Grade 11 honour roll student at Burnaby Central Secondary School. “That goal has to be realistic, but now that I’m at the level and close to that level, I just want to get there.” Waiting another five years before putting herself to the test seems a long time by some standards, but Chekanovych, who is part of the swim academy at Simon Fraser University, says it’s all about taking baby steps. At the recent B.C. senior championships at the UBC Aquatic Centre last month, Chekanovychplacedfourth in the 200-metre breaststroke behind Olympians Annamay Pierse and Martha McCabe. Two days later, Chekanovych beat out McCabe for a bronze medal in the 100m breast final, finishing in a time of 1:10.74, one-tenth of a second behind Pierse’s winning time, despite giving up as much as nine years of age to her much more experienced competition. Chekanovych’s swimming days began in Surrey at the age of nine, shortly after her immigration to Canada from the Ukraine. In the former Soviet republic, Chekanovych grew up competing as a child ballroom dancer. “I was pretty good,” Chekanovych confessed. “I had a large amount of medals and everything. I even went to Poland for an international competition and won bronze.” But she has turned into an even more accomplished swimmer than she ever was on the dance

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Top ﬁve: Mariya Chekanovych of Burnaby, seen here in practice, placed ﬁfth in the women’s 200-metre breaststroke at the Canadian world swim trials in Victoria on Wednesday. scarcely recall the floor. Her swim coach and moment. However, her actions step-father Dmitriy Kononenko recalls a have since spoken louder than her lack moment when of memory then world ever could. medallist “I just wantBrittany Reimer “Right now, I ed to show came to the can be part of that I was the Surrey Knights best. I wanted swim club for a that team, for prove that ‘Swim with the sure. I definitely to someone who Stars’ event. just began “I remember need to step it swimming can Mariya swam very poorly at up and compete achieve amazing things,” the meet, but for the other.” she said. after she said, ‘I Just four want to be better MARIYA years later, than Brittany.’ CHEKANOVYCH Chekanovych Wow, to hear 16-year-old swimmer reached the that story from senior national a nine-year-old time standard wanting to be for the first time in the 100 in the Olympics.” It made an immediate and 200m breast, and she impression on Kononenko, was subsequently selected but Chekanovych can to Canada’s youth team as

a 13-year-old. In 2009, she won three gold medals and set two meet records at the North American Challenge Cup. She also represented B.C. in the same year at the Canada Summer Games, where she broke long-standing age-group records in both the 100 and 200m breast, just missing an even longer held Canadian mark in the process. Earlier this year, Chekanovych was named one of only six recipients in Canada of a Victor Davis award, a memorial fund set up for the former Olympic champion breaststroker, who died of his injuries resulting from a hit-and-run incident in 1989. The award is a fitting one for Chekanovych said

her coach. “Some people swim amazingly fast in practice, but don’t show up in big meets. But Mariya, she swims faster at every swim. It’s no limit for her,” said Kononenko. “If you are fast in practice, no way slow in meet.” Chekanovych showed some of that speed at the Canadian world swim trials in Victoria this weekend, finishing fifth in the final of the women’s 200m breast on Wednesday. Chekanovych believes the Canadian national junior team is an achievable goal, but her swim coach thinks even a spot on the senior team could happen. “It’s possible,” Chekanovych admitted. ◗Swim Page 29

Records fall as Clan attackers set new records

Simon Fraser University knocked over two Pacific Northwest field lacrosse rivals in less than 24 hours. The Division II Clan club team defeated the University of Idaho 31-8 and then overwhelmed Gonzaga University 32-5 to end a weekend swing through Idaho and Washington states last week-

end. SFU set a few new school records in the back-to-back wins. Freshman attack Calvin Craig broke the previous record of 13 points in a game, tallying 15 points on 12 goals and three assists in the win over Idaho. Craig’s one dozen counters also broke Mike Christians’ single-

game mark of 11 set in 2004. As well, sophomore attack Colton Dow set a new record for assists, garnering eight helpers against Idaho, breaking a longstanding 2000 mark held by two players, including former New Westminster Salmonbellie Peter Morgan. Against Gonzaga, Craig con-

tinued his offensive tear, scoring 11 times, while another freshman attack, Cory Koesdibyo, contributed nine points, including six assists. Tom Newton led the Clan in ground balls for the third time this season, with 13 against Gonzaga. Max Weselowski had a total of 28 ground balls in SFU’s two wins.

Record holders win top awards

A runner and a swimmer were named winners of Simon Fraser University’s annual Lorne Davies athlete of the year awards. Junior midddle distance runner Helen Crofts was named the female athlete, while senior David Hibberd swam away with the top male athlete award at SFU’s athletic’s banquet on Tuesday. Crofts recently shattered the NAIA indoor record in the women’s 800 metres by three seconds. She also won the 800m national outdoor title in 2010. The biological sciences major was also a winner in the classroom, posting an amazing 4.08 grade point average. Earlier in the season, Crofts was named the Great Northwest Athletic Conference indoor athlete of the year, as well as being named an NAIA AllAmerican in cross-country. Wrestler Danielle Lappage and Lauren Lachlan from women’s soccer were also shortlisted. Hibberd was named the NAIA’s outstanding performer at the 2011 national swim championships, breaking three meet records while winning individual titles in the 100 and 200 yard freestyle and 200m individual medley. Hibberd’s win in the 200m IM also won an award for swim of the meet at the nationals. Ricky Berry from men’s basketball was also nominated for the award. Other award winners included track and field’s Jessica Smith, Kris Gluppe from football and Zack Frehlick from men’s basketball. Smith won the Bernd Dittrich Hero Amongst Us award for battling through a knee injury to receive All-American status at the NAIA national cross-country championships. She also won the 1,000m at the recent indoor championships. Gluppe received the Rick Jones Memorial Award for Courage after his battle with intestinal cancer through his fouryear career. In his final year with the varsity Clan, ◗Awards Page 28

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Giants versus Red Deer again The Northwest Giants will take on the Red Deer Rebels in the Pacific midget regional hockey championships for a second straight year. The major midget Giants faced off with the defending Alberta midget champions at Burnaby Winter Club on Friday (after Record deadlines). Game 2 of the best-of-three regional championship series is tonight (Saturday) at the winter club, beginning at 7 p.m. If necessary, a third game will be held at BWC at 2 p.m. The Rebels, first-place finishers in the regular season of the southern Chrysler Division of the Alberta Midget Hockey League, defeated the Leduc Oil Kings in

Old Boys nip Lakers Burnaby Lake Rugby Club came away with a bonus point following a 19-16 loss to UBC Old Boys in the B.C. spring premier division league last Saturday. Esava Nakalanaisa scored a late try to give Burnaby a 16-12 lead with just eight minutes left to play. The Old Boys tallied the go-ahead try minutes later. League scoring leader Josh Rolls of Burnaby booted three penalties and one conversion to pad his lead to 80 points. Burnaby Lake’s record fell to 0-4-1.

Awards: ◗ continued from page 27

Gluppe started every game at centre, earning conference first team honours. Frehlick won the Bill DeVries scholar/athlete award, posting a 4.15 GPA in engineering, while averaging a career-best 9.8 points and 5.1 rebounds per game. SFU’s women’s softball team earned the President’s award for its run to an NAIA national title last season, their first since 2005. Also receiving mention were student men’s basketball manager Ryan Tanabe, videographer Gareth Madoc-Jones and wrestler J.J. Lum for his contributions to the athletic council.

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Req for a Bby health facility. F/T & P/T positions, to work days & evenings. Alternate Model Of Care-Dementia experience is preferred. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills. Class 4 License pref. Competitive wages & benefits. Fax resume: 1-250-861-3112 karen.petlikau@ advocarehealth.com

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If you’re an introvert, your energy is generally directed inwards towards concepts & ideas rather than outward towards people and conversations like extroverts. At work you tend to need times of quiet for concentration and time to focus on tasks. Also, Introverts are more ‘internal’ and and may think or hesitate before speaking, Gregg Taylor reflective, avoid crowds and being the focus, proceed cautiously when meeting people, offer ideas and opinions only when comfortable and sure, and remember faces and details more than names. To be successful at a job search, Introverts will need to stretch themselves and adopt strategies that lend themselves to an introvert's strengths. First, focus on the 3 P’s: Personal Pacing – harness your energy, learning to set a good tempo, set a rate that allows for accomplishment but without feeling overwhelmed; Priorities – consider what goals have the most meaning and direct your efforts and energy to fulfill these priorities; Parameters – create healthy boundaries to keep stimulation in the ‘just enough’ range; offer alternative times for meetings, block off down-time, & recognize your need to ‘recuperate’. Second, take steps that play to your strengths – use your ability to focus and do research by thoroughly researching online or at the library your target job sectors including main associations, top companies, and key people in the sector, and research each company thoroughly before interviews. Use networking websites like LinkedIn, write emails, and submit comments and feedback on blogs and discussion groups to make a good impression and find professional connections. Create an introduction letter and send it out to the industry contacts you’ve researched, and start your own “Research Project” by picking a hot topic for your sector and offer to share the final report with all those who are willing to meet you to answer a few relevant questions. For more information check out the book The Successful Introvert at www.happyabout.com and call us for details on our career planning services. The Transitions Program, a free 3 week career exploration program is available to all unemployed people in the lower mainland. For information call 604-434-1177 or 604-681-2774.

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Corix Water Products has an immediate opening for a Branch Manager at our Richmond branch who will be responsible for the delivery of exceptional customer service while maintaining corporate objectives and policies. Mandate is to provide leadership, manage assets, employees and property, grow sales through the use of strong sales techniques and established industry contacts as well as representing Corix within the community. The Branch Manager supports employees in branch operations and administration. To apply and for more information visit:

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Trades/Technical

F/T Crane Operator

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Musical Instruments

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Plants & Trees

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GARAGE SALES

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Garage Sale

NEW WEST SWAP MEET & BAKE SALE Saturday Only April 9 ★ 10am - 1pm

St. Aidan’s Church Hall 7th Ave & 14th St, 1320 - 7th Ave., NW Table Rentals $10 Call to Reserve 604-521-8313

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Tables with various home made food items, silent auction, white elephant, books, lunch room, etc.

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Childcare Available

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Preschools/ Kindergarten

LIC. DAYCARE has space avail. Vic Canada Way & Imperial. Come join the fun. 604-525-6497

Do you need to advertise your Daycare or Preschool ? 'Kids on the Go' Feature runs once a month... in The Burnaby Now & The New West Record To place an ad or for more info please Call Virginia 604.444.3051

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Childcare Wanted

LIVE-IN CAREGIVER req’d Must speak Tagalog. quiddamh@gmail.com or 604-872-8327 LIVE-IN NANNY required for Nov 1, 2011 in Burnaby. 5 days/week, 10 hrs/day, $2000/mth. Spanish speaking. Duties; childcare, light house duties, meal prep, grocery/ errands. Call 604-839-5936 or email: sebotero@hotmail.com LIVE-IN NANNY wanted for Sept 1. 5 days/week, $9/hour. 2 yrs experience in childcare, light home duties, meal prep, some errands. Call 604-763-6084 or email: rsidhu3@gmail.com

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Gadry Consultation

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS THE ESTATE OF ANN WINCHESTER, DECEASED All persons having claims against the above estate are required to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned Executors, CIBC Trust Corporation and Patricia Andrews, c/o 400 Burrard Street, 3rd Floor, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 3A6, Canada on or before the 5th day of May, 2011, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to claims that have then been received. CIBC Trust Corporation and Patricia Andrews, Executors CLARK WILSON LLP Solicitors

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Tim Stephens' Astral Reflections Aries March 21 - April 19: Your energy, charisma and clout reach a yearly high. I didn’t add “effectiveness” because we’re in the middle of a Mercury retro period, a bad time to start anything new (lasting to April 23). Even so, your luck is strongly buoyant, and the “payoff” for past efforts or good deeds could arrive now (or anytime to early June). If you’re single, someone is attracted! Your charisma and energy are doubly strong Sunday/ Monday – “lightning strikes!” Realize that you have to co-operate with a powerful, somewhat sluggish, but perhaps elevated individual. Grab the money Tuesday. A lucky week! Taurus April 20-May 20: Government agencies or “head office” steer your possibilities Sunday/Monday. Go with the flow. New circumstances, new trends are entering your private world – now to 2019. You might soon be working with or attending a large corporation or institution. Don’t be fazed by this – you have the skills required. If stress builds, learn to relax, play golf, yoga, whatever. Fifteen years of career worry ends; 15 years of “wide friendships” begins. Rest, lie low Sunday/Monday. Something lucky brews beneath the surface or behind the scenes before Thursday. Chase money Thursday onward. Gemini May 21-June 20: Wishes come true, especially Sunday, especially old wishes. Romance, or a flirty friendship, or happiness of another sort seems imminent – so does fulfilment around a legal, far travel, international or intellectual matter. But be realistic, cautious also – a “go slow” signal exists. Could mean “watch what you wish for,” or it might hint that wishes are fulfilled, but in a quiet or sober way. Your popularity is rising, friendly romance occurs, new friends come, especially Thursday onward. Optimism soars! (Retreat, rest Monday eve to midweek.) Fifteen years of “true career” begins.

Cancer June 21-July 22: Be ambitious, this week and the next two. You could grab a promotion, or elevate your worth in the eyes of higher-ups (or cultivate a VIP and gain a prestigious new client, contract or business opening, etc.). This week starts with a jolt (of luck or nerves or ambition) Sunday. You’ll have to combine or merge competing situations to succeed – probably a need to reconcile home with career, gain your spouse’s or kids’ co-operation, etc. The potential for success is tremendous, so make every effort! This week begins 15 years of true understanding, spiritual recognition, and, resulting, true love. Leo July 23-Aug. 22: You’ve suffered 15 years of gullibility, deception, disillusionment and suspicion. (On the positive side, 15 years of spiritual awakening.) This week marks the end of that – though such long trends tend to dissolve slowly, now is the turn-around time. Think, contemplate the broad picture, and you should sense some clues to this change. The next 15 years bring a heightened sense of poetic mystery and nuance, sexual longing, deep spiritual intuition and subtle glamour – a better influence! The next eight years also feature mental awareness, and true love – wedded love. Sunday reveals! Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: Sunday’s the centre point of a huge life change. The actual events can have occurred in March, or can happen over the weeks ahead. But they centre on this day, and this week. The events: a financial rearrangement or debt, a sexual lust or liaison, a commitment, a lifestyle change, a health diagnosis or surgery, a piece of detective work or research project. It’s destined to change your life. You’ll have to overcome financial “slowness” or caution. Believe in your luck! Be ambitious late week. Fifteen years of unhealthy relationships end: 15 years of “true relationship” begins.

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★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: Start nothing new before April 23. Look to the past or to ongoing ventures, relationships. Your success is inextricably tied to relationships, and/or to opportunities, relocation, litigation, negotiation, fame or the public. Sunday can bring a jolt in these – e.g., love at ﬁrst sight – but without the infatuation, gooey-eyed stuff – this is alert, exciting, alive, realistic. Downplay your conservative, reluctant, skeptical or cautious side. (If someone says, “You look sad,” it’s a clue to brighten up!) Love “elevates” late week. Your employment picture changes now to 2025. Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: Something unexpected happens at work this week, especially Sunday. Follow safety procedures, don’t work while tired, be patient, careful with electricity, machines and computers, or avoid them if you can. I’ve emphasized the dangers, but there’s also luck here: you might be called into work because someone didn’t show, or you’re the trouble-shooter in an emergency, etc., which can set you up for praise, promotion now or soon. Be good-natured! Fifteen years of love’s obsessive puzzlement ends; 15 years of love’s good sweetness begins. You’ll believe me, come June/July and 2012! Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: Sunday could provide a love shock. It’s illuminating. But it will only be lucky if you can balance impulse with caution (without letting caution win) and money or earnings considerations (or possessions) with your need to express yourself, to be yourself. (Sartre said we’re the slave of our possessions.) All that said, this is a hugely lucky week (and month, and quarter) for romance, children, creativity, school, travel, beauty, art and speculation! Opportunities arise Thursday/ Friday. Fifteen years of indecision, rootlessness end; 15 years of “deep home” begin.

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Apr. 3 - April 9 Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Start nothing new before April 23. A jolt might come to your domestic or property arena Sunday. (This day is merely the centre of two months of “jolt.”) Be careful with electricity around the house this day. On another level, events can jump-start you into a whole decade of new (money-earning) property dealings, new landscaping, new security initiatives (e.g., RSPs) – despite the word “new” your success now will come from reprising a past goal, condition or contact. Believe in life, buy a home! Fifteen years of money anxiety end; 15 years of “chatty” friendship begin. Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: You might make a lively new friend this week. This person will not become a life-mate (or not a good one) but you can have lots of fun together. (The problem: a sadness or sombre streak in this person is a clue indicating their ability/tendency to restrict you or to connect too easily to your hidden side.) Despite this, real love is likely. Don’t start any new projects, especially in communications, paperwork or travel, before April 23. Your luck will come from past contacts, and it could be very bright luck! Be restful midweek. Romance, creative surges Thursday onward. Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: Start nothing new before April 23: deal with past or ongoing projects and relationships. A money, income or possession situation could hold three things (all of some): great luck, career import and “the future” of your earnings (for eight years). This last is highlighted Sunday, when a “jolt” might accompany it. If you can get past a certain skepticism about your own work or your own goals, this jolt could represent a splendid new path in earnings. (This path likely represents working with management or in government, large bureaucracies, charities or institutions.) A lucky week! timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014

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Out Of Town Property

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6065

Apartments & Condos

1 BDRM, Metrotown, includes heat, hot water. Clean, quiet older building, walk-up 2nd flr. Avail May 1st, $750/mth 604 726-9710 2BD & 2BATH, Face South, $1350 avail now, Pool, gym, yoga, hot tub included, 3 year Condo.(604) 461 8261

6508

Apt/Condos

1 BR, approx 830 sq ft, quiet, clean Bldg, cls to Metrotown & Skytrain, starting at $825. Rick 604-437-3013 or 778-899-8554

Mobile Homes

SRY, #1-7850 King George Blvd. Great double wide 2 BR + den. 1 pet ok! 55+ year old seniors’ park. $79,500. Lorraine Cauley, Royal Lepage North Star, 604-889-4874

6050

6505

2232 McAllister Port Coquitlam 2 BR Apartment Available MAY 1

* Newly reno’d, quiet secure bldg, walk to all amenities. * Near WC Express. * Rent incls heat, hot water, fridge, stove, priv balcony & window coverings * Laundry & Storage ea floor * No pets ✔ Wheel Chair Access

Apt/Condos

BBY, EDMONDS. 1 BR + den. Gas f/p, d/w, in-suite w/d, patio. $900/mo. May 1st. 778-397-6569 BBY, Lghd Mall. Bach, $720 incl ht & h/w. ns/np, newly reno’d, storage, Apr 1. 604-779-3882

Bby N. Nice lrg 1 BR, quiet. $830 incl heat & h/w, prkg. By bus. Av Apr 1/15. NS/NP. 604-205-9409

COQ. 2 BR $900, Avail Now or May 1, heat, parking. 778-990-7079 or 604-521-8249

COQ • Austin Heights Clean quiet 2 BR apts avail. Sorry no pets. 604-936-5755

604 - 941 - 7721

AMBER ROCHESTOR

NEW WEST 1 BR g/lvl, nr JI, lam flrs, rent to own possible, ns/np, 2 balc, Apr 15. $800. 604-433-3113

545 Rochester Ave, Coq

Close to Lougheed Mall, S.F.U. & Transportation. office: 604- 936-3907

AMBER (W)

401 Westview St, Coq Large Units. Near Lougheed Mall. Transportation & S.F.U.

office: 604- 939-2136 cell: 604- 805-9490

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ARBOUR GREENE 552 Dansey Ave, Coq

Extra Large 2 Bedrooms. Close to Lougheed Mall & S.F.U.

office: 604- 939-4903 cell: 778- 229-1358

CALYPSO COURT 1030 - 5th Ave, New West Near Transportation & Douglas College. Well Managed Building.

office: 604- 524-8174 cell: 604- 813-8789 COTTONWOOD PLAZA 555 Cottonwood Ave, Coq

Large units some with 2nd bathroom or den. On bus routes, close to S.F.U. & Lougheed Mall.

office: 604- 936-1225

JUNIPER COURT 415 Westview St, Coq

Close to Lougheed Mall, all Transportation Connections, Schools & S.F.U.

office: 604- 939-8905 cell: 604- 916-0261 KING ALBERT COURT 1300 King Albert, Coq Close to Transportation, Schools & S.F.U.

office: 604-937-7343 cell: 778-848-5993

MONTECITO TOWERS 99-7360 Halifax St, Bby

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Apt/Condos

NEW WEST 310 - 8 St. Close to skytrain & bus. Lrg 1BR, w/lrg patio. $795 incls heat & storage locker. Cat OK with pet dep. Refs req’d. Call Res Mgr 604-395-5303

NEW WEST. RENO’ed 1 BR & 2 BR. New Kitchen/Bathroom, Carpet, Appliances. From $795 & $1050. 604-724-8353

NEW WEST 508 - 8 St. Close to Westminster Mall & transit. BACH ste w/balcony, $655 incls heat & storage locker. Lrg 1 BR with balcony $795. Cat ok w/pet dep. Refs req. Res Mgr 604-521-1862

RIVERS INLET Apartments

GARDEN VILLA

1010 6th Ave, New West 1 BR & 2 BR Available. Beautiful atrium with fountain. By shops, college & transit. Pets negotiable. Ref required.

CALL 604 715-7764 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

320-9th St, New West

Bach & 1 BR Available. All Suites Have Balconies. Undergrd Parking Available. Refs Required. Small Pet Ok.

CALL 604 715-7764 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

EL PRESIDENTE

220 - 7th St, New West 1 BR apts from $720/mo. 2 BR, $850/mo. Includes heat & hot water, Big balconies. By shops, banks, Skytrain & college. U/grd prkg available. Call 604-519-1382 Managed by Colliers International

New Westminster

(Coquitlam Centre area) Bachelor, 1 BR & 2 BR Apts, 3 appls, incls heat & hot water, bldg laundry room on each flr. Avail May 1. Sorry no pets. Call 604-942-2012 coquitlampropertyrentals.com

ROTARY TOWER 25 Clute St, New West

Age 55 or over. Beautiful view. Bach high rise apt. Close to trans & shopping. Rent incl all utils. Refs req. Contact Ana Cell: 778-859-0798 Bayside Property Services Ltd.

ROYAL CRESCENT ESTATES

22588 Royal Crescent Ave, Maple Ridge Large units. Close to Golden Ears Bridge. Great view of River

office: 604- 463-0857 cell: 604- 375-1768

SUNSET PARK 5870 Sunset Street

Close to Bus & BCIT STUDIO & 1 BDRM ★ Quiet park-like setting ★ Newly Reno’d ★ Heat/hot water incld 604-291-8197 www.sunsetparkapt.com

Bach, 1 BR & 2 BR

604 420-5636 www.montecitotowers.com

6508

Immac. 2 BR + den. New carpets, paint & appls. Ste will be avail long term. Lease & exc refs a must. $1450.

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New Westminster

65 FIRST STREET

2 BR, 3 appliances, N/S, pet possible. $1100. Lease and excellent refs a must.

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New Westminster

909 - 12th Street

Bright 2 BR ste. New carpets and paint. Fridge, stove & W/D in building. $895.00. N/P, N/S. Lease & excellent refs a must.

Al Dodimead ACD Realty (604) 521-0311 view this & other properties @ www.acdrealty.com

SKYLINE TOWERS 102-120 Agnes St, N.West

Hi-Rise Apartment with River View & Indoor Pool. 1 BR & 2 BR Available. Rent includes heat & hot water. Remodelled Building and Common area. Gated undergrd parking available. References required.

CALL 604 525-2122 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

Renovated high rise, concrete building. Penthouse, 1 BR & 2 BR available. Very close to Metrotown, Skytrain & Bonsor swimming pool. Rent includes heat, hot water. Refs req’d.

Contact Alex 604-999-9978 or Bayside Property Services Office: 604-432-7774

Apt/Condos

Refreshingly Clean Meticulously Maintained

Whitgift Gardens 1 BR Apt, $750/mo, 2 BR Apt, $925/mo, 3 BR Apt, $1100/mo. Heat, hot water, parking. Family living, daycare available. Near kids’ park, basketball court and Skytrain.

No pets. Available now.

604 939-0944

6510

ANTRIM PLACE Accepting applications for 2 bdrm unit & applications for waiting list for 2, 3 & 4 bdrm units. To access & download application go to: www.chf.bc, then Co-op directory, then type in Burnaby & go to Antrim Place, or send a SASE to 222-5300 Rumble St., Burnaby, BC V5J 2B6 with $10 application fee. Share Purchase: $2,000 to $3,500

115 PLACE CO-OP Located in Burnaby near Lougheed Town Centre

Accepting applications or waiting list for Bachelors, 1 BR’s, 1 BR & Dens & 2 BR’s. Adult oriented high rise. Pool, exercise room and workshop. No Pets. Participation mandatory and $2000 share purchase required. Enquiries to Membership Committee

NEW WEST. Huge, beautiful 2 & 3 BR duplex! An absolute must see! $200,000 in redesigning! Brand new kitchen/bath & floors. 5 new applis! Ns/np. $1095/mo $1395/mo incl hydro. Immed. Hurry! Won’t last! 604-306-8952 POCO, Lincoln Prk 3 BR, 2 bath, split lev hse, lrg rec rm, appls, $1850, all newly reno’d & hrdwd flrs, carport, yard. 778-688-6622 STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN ● No Qualification - Low Down ● NEW WEST- 1722-6th Av 2 bdrm

HOUSE w/1 bdrm suite, very central location, close to skytrain..$1,188/M CHILLIWACK - 9557 Williams, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, cozy HOUSE on 49x171’ lot, excellent investment property in heart of town..... $888/M Call Kristen today (604)786-4663

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6450

Miscellaneous Rentals

GATED PARKING AVAILABLE New Westminster CALL 604 723-8215 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

6590

Rooms

FURN RM, tv cable internet own ent. quiet fmy home, no drugs or booze, smoking ok suit older per. long term, ref, dam. dep. $475.00 604 936 6604

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

BBY 1 BR, new, bright, g/lev, sep ent, heat & hyd incld, N/s, N/p, no laundry, $695/mo. 604-715-5566 BBY E, 1 BR bsmt. $ 400 Incl util. shrd Ldry, Kit, Bath. N/s. N/p. Nr Bus #101. Avail Now, Call 778-668-0159 BBY E, 7559 2nd St, 2 yrs old 5 Br hse incls bsmt ste, h/w flrs, full baths, new appls, gated compound. $2900 or $2200 up & $950 dwn, Apr 1 or 15. 604-861-8819 BBY HIGHGATE MALL area, New 1 BR g/lvl , $750 incls utils. ns/np, Immed. 778-388-1712 BBY KINGSWAY/CDA WAY, 4 BR mn flr, 2 yr old hse, $2000, w/d, n/s, n/p, Avail Immed. Also 1 BR g/lvl ste, $700. 778-245-8016

BBY, METROTOWN. 2 BR bsmt, f/bath, priv w/d. Ns/np. $975/mo incl hydro. Immed. 604-219-4048

WIT’S END HOUSING CO-OP

1592 S.W. Marine Dr, Vanc. Now accepting applications for APTS; 2 BR - $916. By all amens. Sorry no dogs allowed. To apply please email: witsendcoop@shawbiz.ca Or mail: Box 409 - 1592 SW Marine Dr, Vancouver V6P 6M1

6540

Houses - Rent

BURQUITLAM, 4 BR home, f/yrd, storage. Near elem/high schools/ shops. Av now. $1450. N/S, N/P. 604-936-9670 or 778-869-9670

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$670.00

COQ, DAWES HILL,. reno 3 BR main floor. F/p, sh’d w/d, deck, carport. $1,200/mo + % utils. N/S. Apr 1, no dogs. 604 937-3534

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6540

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BONSOR APTS

Classifieds – in print and online! FOR RENT

6508

VILLA MARGARETA COQ AUSTIN & BLUE MTN. 1 Br $720, 2 Br $820. Incl h/w, bldg W/D. Nr transit. 778-865-6696

GROSVENOR HOUSE 1 BR Apt, incls ht & h/w. By Moody Park. 720 - 7th Ave, New West. N/P, N/S. 604-517-1077

Recreation Property

MISSION - LAKE FRONT starting from $78,800. 60 mins from Vancouver. Park Georgia Rlty Lisa Hughes • 604-931-7227

6508

The Record • Saturday, April 2, 2011 • A33

Owner Managed. Sorry, No Pets.

Call to view! 604-589-7040

1 MONTH FREE!

COQ, Blue Mtn/Como Lake. 3 BR, upper floor. 1½ baths. 6 appl. Large sundeck, storage. N/s, n/p. $1,450/mo + 2⁄3 util. 604-939-6077

BBY METROTOWN, Lrg 2 BR, 2 bath, Newly Reno’d & all new appls, priv entry. $1100 incls utls, cable. Suits family. Pet negot. N/S. Avail now. Elwell St. 604-463-0029 or 604-347-6480 BBY, Near BCIT, 2 BR g/lvl ste. NS/NP. $1000/mo. incl utils, nr ammens, Immed. 604-438-1790 BBY NORTH near SFU, Upper 3 BR Duplex, 2 bath, 5 appls, f/p, carport. NS/NP. Avail Apr 1. 604-420-3269 or 604-760-7043 BBY S. Lrg 1 BR gr lev, priv entry, inste W/D, F/P, quiet, $825 incls utls. NS/NP. Suits adults. Refs. Burnfield Cres. 604-526-7335

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6602

Suites/Partial Houses

COQ 1 BR, bright, above ground, priv w/d, quiet, $750+hydro, 778-999-9451 COQ 2 BR bsmt, lrg kit, w/d, small cov patio, newly painted, n/s, $825 + 1/3 utils, 604-525-9266

COQ 3121 Pattulo. 2 BR bsmt, f/bath, own w/d, all appl. $980 incl util. 2 min to Coq Centre. Great location! Immed. 778-688-2594

COQ BLUE Mnt area, 2 BR upper, shared w/d, d/w, big deck, monitored securtiy sys. $1125 + 2/3 utils. Apr 1. Sm Pet considered, n/s. 604- 897-0411 COQ, CENTRE, 1 BR gr lev ste, Own W/D, sep entry. Avail now, $750 incls utls. NS/NP. 604-945-6755 or 604-767-8049 COQ, lrg 1 BR in quiet bldg, Storage, lndry, parking. Ns/Np. $625, ref, nr amen. 604-931-7432 COQ, Mariner Way. 2 BR. 1 bath h/wd flrs, priv w/d. $825/mo + 1⁄3 util. Ns/np. Av now. 604-521-5642

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Townhouses Rent

N. WEST, Queensborough, Large 2 BR + ½ den, g/lvl. $800/mo incl util. May 1. Ns/np. 604-525-7039 NEW WEST Queens Park, bright 1 BR ste, own W/D, priv entry, small yard. Suits 1. $750 incls utl. Av now. NS/NP. 604-525-3130

NEWLY RENOVATED BACH avail now, Full kitchen, bthrm, suits 1 person, N/s, N/p, Shared laundry, $675 + 20% hydro. 604-317-6465 NW. QUEENSBOOUGH New reno’d 2 BR ste, sep entry & balcony. Nr school/bus. NS/NP, $800 incls hydro. 604-524-2649

TOWNHOMES Professionally managed family townhome complex on 28 acres located in beautiful Port Moody. Spacious 2 BR & 3 BR units, 5 appls, inste W/D, walk out bsmt, 1 parking. Cat friendly.

Contact 604-939-0221

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RIVERS INLET Townhouses

(Coquitlam Centre area) • 2 BR Townhouse • 3 BR Townhouse 1.5 bath, 2 levels, 5 appls, decorative fireplace, carport. Sorry no pets. • 1 & 2 BR Apts also avail.

Call 604-942-2012

6605

Townhouses Rent

COQUITLAM 2 BR townhouse , quiet family complex, no pets. $920. Call 604-942-2277. POCO 2 BR T/H $785/mo. Quietfamily complex, No Pets! Avail Now. Call 604-464-0034

ALARM 604-463-7919 Systems Ltd.

8020

Blinds & Draperies

BLACKOUT DRAPES. Cut light 100%. Save energy. Dampen sound. Innovative fabric in 42 colors. Free est. 604-506-6230

8030

Carpentry

* RENOS * Bsmt refinish * Drywall * Bath Tiles * Windows * Doors * Stairs. Call Norm 604-437-1470

8035

Carpet Cleaning

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CARPET CLEANING Spring special.15% off. Quality work, bonded/insured. Abe 778-235-5439

7010

Personals

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ROYAL STEAM CLEANING Carpet, Upholstery, Auto (Int), walls & windows 604-765-8054

8055 DAILY

Cleaning HAPPY

CLEANER

Home & Office ★Janitor Service, Ceiling & wall washing, Floor Waxing, House Cleaning, Restaurant Cleaning, Window Cleaning + more ! Free Est call Tom 604-307-5998 Ins & WCB A.S.B.A. ENTERPRISE. Comm/ Res. Free Est. $25/hour includes supplies. Insured. 604-723-0162

EUROPEAN LADY gives great massage. Reflexology & waxing. Suzanna. Call 604-251-8067

7015 POCO. Spacious, renovated 3 BR, upper floor. Priv w/d, f/p, d/w, carport. $1,400/mo + ½ util. 1 year lease. Immed. 778-995-5260

Alarm/Security

8080

Electrical

WOODLAND PARK

MAPLE RIDGE 2 BR gr lev ste, own W/D, D/W. Avail now. $990 incls utls/cbl/prkg. N/S. Pet negot. 604-463-0029 or 604-347-6480 N. WEST, Queensborough, 2 BR bmnst, $800 incl util, N/p. Apr 1. 604-524-9535 or 778-858-6685

8010

Escort Services

GoRgeOUs & PlAyFul Hott Chocolate ★★Monica(778)321-1981★★

Carman & Fox friends

604.669.9475

The Fox Den at Metrotown out-call Escorts Vancouver

CarmanFox.com

Planning on RENOVATING?

EXP CLEANING ladies avail 7 days/wk. Bonded. Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond 604-928-0025

8060

Drainage

DRAIN TILES & WATER LINES Without Digging a Trench 604-294-5300

Mia Casa − Drain Tile/Sewer Line Water Line Repairs / Replacement & Cleaning. Vince 604-941-6060, Al 604-783-3142

8075

Drywall

Specializing in drywall & textured ceiling repairs, drywall ﬁnishing, stucco repairs, painting. Fully insured.

604-916-7729 JEFF

*Drywall * Taping * Texture * Stucco*Painting * Steel stud framing Quality Home 604-725-8925

HOME RENOVATION CREDIT Home Service TAX Directory

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

8105

Flooring/ Refinishing

Landscaping

Enjoy Your Weekends while we: • Spring Clean Lawn & Garden • All Gardening Services • Trim Hedges • Rock Walls/Paving Stones • Deck & Fence Painting Free Estimates & Friendly Service Call Andy 604-544-3677 AndrewsGarden@shaw.ca

CONSTRUCTIVE LANDSCAPING

Sanding & Refinishing Installation Quality Workmanship Free Estimates Fully Licensed & Insured

604-771-8885

A Gardener & A Gentleman Lawn, garden, tree svcs. Pruning, yard clean-up, rubbish. 319-5302

8160 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Power Raking Lawn Maintenance Moss Control Trimming Spring Cleanup Call for our SPRING SPECIALS 604-589-8527 604-771-4636

Artistry of Hardwood Floors

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

604-420-4800

BN’S LAWN & Hedge Service Family owned & operated. 20 yrs exp, Seniors/Vets discount, DVA plan. 604-721-9422

Grow ‘n’ Gardens Lawn/Garden Trees/Hedges. Power Washing. All Services Tara 778-316-2648

kawagarden@shaw.ca Res/comm. Organic lawn care & quality compost. 604-831-0140

GARDENING SERVICE

Many years exp ★ Free Est ★ ★ Lawn cuts ★ Garden maintainance. ★ Tree topping & trimming ★ Power raking, aeration. Call Mr. Van 604-726-9741

Or 604-782-3411 Laura

CHAFFER BEETLE Treatment. Lawn care, reseeding, rototilling gardens & hedges. 778-885-6488

8080

Electrical

Always On Electric Electrical Contractor Residential & Commercial Free Est. Lic/Bonded

Dmitry 778-999-8513

Dmitry@alwaysonelectric.ca Lic#102814

A1 Steve’s Gutter Cleaning & Repair from $98. Gutters vacuumed/hand clean. 604-524-0667 ADANAC GUTTERS- Installation of continuous gutters, cleaning & repairs. Call ....604-676-1085 PRESSURE WASHING, Gutter Cleaning and Repairs Call George • 778-859-7793

8130

Handyperson

A Semi Retired Tradesman Small Renovations & Repairs, Crown Moldings & Finishing. Richard, 604-377-2480 HANDYMAN - framing, decks, tiles, hardwood, drywall. Total additions & basements. Ken 778-773-6251 or 604-455-0740

8130

Trim/Prune Trim/Prune hedges, hedges, rubbish rubbish removal, removal, yard yard clean-up, clean-up, power power raking. Free Est, 604-710-9670 raking. Free Est, 604-710-9670 YAMATO LANDSCAPING YAMATO LANDSCAPING Garden maintenance, Comm & Garden Comm & Res. Freemaintenance, Est. 604-761-7109 Res. Free Est. 604-761-7109 www.yamatolandscaping.com www.yamatolandscaping.com

YARD CLEAN-UP, lawns cut, hedges pruned, treeslawns trimmed, YARD CLEAN-UP, cut, power aerating, rubbish hedgesraking, pruned, trees trimmed, removal, gutters.aerating, 604-773-0075 power raking, rubbish removal, gutters. 604-773-0075

8175 8175

Masonry Masonry

QUALITY STONEWORK All Types. Fair Prices. QUALITY STONEWORK 604-726-6129 All Types. Fair Prices. 604-726-6129

Moving & Storage& Moving AFFORDABLEStorage MOVING

8185 8185

1 to 3 Men

AFFORDABLE MOVING 1, 3, 5, 7 or 10 Ton

45 $ From 45 We accept Visa, Mastercard & Interac From

1$to 3 Men

3, Visa, 5, 7Mastercard or 10& Interac Ton We1, accept Licenced & Insured Local & Long Distance

FREE ESTIMATES Licenced & Insured Seniors Discount Local & Long Distance

604-537-4140 FREE ESTIMATES Seniors Discount www.affordablemoversbc.com 604-537-4140 ADVANCE MOVING LTD www.affordablemoversbc.com MOVING & DELIVERY EXPERTS!! Licensed, Bonded & Insured Single item to full house moves MOVING & DELIVERY We Guarantee the Cost of& EXPERTS!! Every Move Bonded Insured A+ Flat Licensed, Rates always available Single item to full house BBB (604) 861-8885 moves We Guarantee the Cost of Every Rating www.advancemovingltd.com Move Flat Rates always available A+ BBB (604)MOVING 861-8885 LTD. AJK Rating www.advancemovingltd.com

ADVANCE MOVING LTD

Moving • Storage • Deliveries Local & Long Distance Movers AJK MOVING LTD. Residential • Commercial Moving • Industrial Storage • Deliveries Local & Long Distance Movers Also Special Truck for Clean-Ups Residential • Commercial Garage • Basement • Backyard Industrial

604-875-9072, 604-873-5292 Also Special Truck for Clean-Ups

Lawn & Garden • Clean-ups & Disposal, Gutters/Press Washing Seniors Disc. Al @ 604-783-3142 Lawn Maintenance, aeration, power raking, topdressing and pressure washing. Fully insured and bonded. Mike 778-773-0270

INSTALLATION REFINISHING, Sanding. Free est, great prices. Satisfaction guar. 604-518-7508

Gutters

ACE HANDYMAN SERVICE Pressure washing, landscaping, rubbish. Joe, 604-657-0346

Lawn & Garden

D & J GardenScape

Lawn && Garden Garden Lawn

alljobs@telus.net

DOUBLE - 0 LANDSCAPING Bobcat (small jobs), lawn care & power raking. Call 778-885-2984

Refinish, sanding, install, dustless Prof & Quality work 604-219-6944

8125

email:

604-723-2468; T. TRAN, New lawns, grass cuts, p/raking, aerating, hedging, pruning. Reliable

Greenworx Redevelopment Inc. Hardscaping & Landscaping. Hedges, Pavers, Ponds & Walls, Returfing, Demos, Drainage, Jackhammering. 604 782-4322

8160

Free Est. 604-779-6978

★ AMAZING TOUCH LAND’G ★ Bobcat, paving, retaining walls, turf, planting, etc. 604-889-4083

Century Hardwood Floors

HARDWOOD FLOOR SERVICES

• Tree Pruning

www.constructivelandscaping.com

★ Stonework.paving stones ★ Cedar decks/fencing ★ Turf .. Ponds... Call Danny 604-250-7824

Paul Sato Gardening, Lawn Cut, Power Rake, Aerating, Fertilzer, Hedge Trim, Pruning, Weeding, Yard Cleanup. 604-298-5597

HENRY’S

Residential and Commercial • Landscape Maintenance • Power Raking • Lawn Repairs • Lawn Mowing • Aeration • Gardening • Yard Clean-up • Hedge Trimming

WILDWOOD LANDSCAPING Hedge Trimmimg & Tree Pruning & Hedge Removal Spring Up Chaffer Control & Lawn Restoration. Comm/Strata/Res Aerating & Power Raking. Free Estimates. 604-893-5745

★ OPERA LANDSCAPING ★ Retaining walls, irrigation, paving, patios, fences, etc. 778-688-2444

604-376-7224 www.centuryhardwood.com

Lawn & Garden

SPRING IS HERE!!!

Hardwood Floor Refinishing Repairs & Staining Installation Free Estimates

8160

Garage • Basement • Backyard

B&Y MOVING 604-875-9072, 604-873-5292 Experienced Movers ~ 2 Men $50 ~ B&Y MOVING • Includes all Taxes • Licenced & Insured Experienced Movers • Professional ~ 2 MenPiano $50Movers ~

• Includes all Taxes 604-708-8850 • Licenced & Insured

$35/HOUR PER PERSON • 24/7 • Professional Piano Movers Abe Moving & Delivery and Rubbish Removal. 604-999-6020

M. GILL Gardening - Lawn care. Com & Residential, Power raking, Fertilize, Weed Hedge Trims, Prune. Free Est. 778-898-4922

Royal Garden Lawn cut, edging, power raking, pruning, tree/hedge trimming WCB Ins. 604-754-8407 THE LAWN BUTCHER Only Prime Cuts will do! Call Jim 778-839-6250

Established 1963

J.A. CONSTRUCTION

Check out the specialists in our Home Service of the Classifieds Directory of the Classifieds and get started and get started yourtoday! project today! on your on project To advertiseyour your Home Home Service Business To advertise Service Business call Classifieds 604-444-3000 call Classifieds: 604-444-3000

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

EDGEMONT GUTTERS

ALL WORK GUARANTEED

of the in our CheckTake out Advantage the specialists

CHARLIE’S ELECTRIC Co. #94835 all electric needs, reas rates bonded WCB 778-888-4528

Concrete

DALL’ANTONIA CONCRETE Seniors discount. Friendly, family business, 40+ yrs. 604-240-3408

8073

Small Jobs to rewires, lighting control, new houses, repairs. Insured & bonded. Knob & tube replacement specialist. Lic. #23726. Call Chris, 604-788-3864

8155

604-708-8850

$35/HOUR PER PERSON • 24/7 A MOVING EXPERIENCE Abe LMoving & Delivery and WITH & D ENTERPRISES !!! Rubbish Removal. 604-999-6020 Fast & Dependable Special Rates Seniors Disc. Call 604-464-5872 A MOVING EXPERIENCE AMI MOVING ★ 3-5 ton cube. WITH L & D ENTERPRISES !!! Starting at $39/hour.Special Local &Rates long Fast & Dependable distances. 24/7 ★ 604-617-8620 Seniors Disc. Call 604-464-5872 AMI MOVING ★ 3-5 ton cube. Home Services Starting at $39/hour. Local & long distances. 24/7 ★ 604-617-8620 Continues on next page

Handyperson

Local Craftsman Wins National Recognition A local carpenter has won national recognition as one of Canada’s top performing home remodeling craftsmen. George Murdoch has been selected as a Canadian Craftsman of the Month from across Handyman Connection’s national network of home service professionals. “George has been doing fabulous work for our TriCities, Burnaby & New West homeowners over the past 5 years,” says business owner Sandy Black. “We’re especially proud to have George as part of our team and his dedication to quality

work and superior customer service certainly make him deserving of this honour.” Handyman Connection is Canada’s Original Home Improvement George Murdoch Specialists™ and offers repair and remodeling services to homeowners throughout the country.

604-878-5232

HOME SERVICES

8185

Moving & Storage

8220

8240

Plumbing

Renovations & Home Improvement

TwoGuysWithATruck.ca Moving, Storage, Free EST 604-628-7136. Visa, OK

8193

Oil Tank Removal

ALL-PRO OIL TANK REMOVAL

Oil Tank Detection Oil Tank Removal Soil Remediation FREE ESTIMATES BEST PRICE GUARANTEED

778-223-8265

8195

A+A+A+A+A+A+

TWO BROTHERS MOVING Local & Long Distance 604-720-0931 • bc.moving@gmail.com •

ENTERPRISE SPACE Mechanical Systems

A+A+A+A+A+A+

A+A+A+A+A+A+A+A+A+A

BOOKING • PLUMBING • HEATING For: enterprise plumbing • GAS FITTING Rep: JTaylor • RESTORATION Tel: 1304522 604-931-7575 Ad#: Cell: 604-612-4347

WWW.RENORITE.COM

$69/HR Lic’d/Ins. Exp & friendly Clogged drains, plumbing, small jobs OK! Call 24/7! 604-805-2488

PLUMBERS

Water Lines (without digging) Sewer Lines (without digging) Install. Drain tiles. 604-294-5300 LICENSED PLUMBER & Gasfitter. BBQs, ranges, etc. Repairs, renos. VISA ok. 604-830-6617

8240 PAINTING LTD.

Int. & Ext. Specialist, 20 yrs exp. * Reas. Rates, High Quality * Fast, clean, with ref’s Licensed, Insured & WCB

Jean-Guy Bottin

Cell 604.626.1975

CANSTAR PAINTING Quality Work You Can Trust! Interior & Exterior ★ EXCELLENT PRICES ★ Free Est./Written Guarantee

Insured/WCB

778-997-9582

D&M PAINTING

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

604-724-3832 Good Day Painting Fully Insured, Quality Work, Res/Comm, No Payment till Job is Completed! Call Thomas 604 377-1338 MILANO Painting 604-551-6510 Int/Ext. Good Prices. Free Est. Written Guar. Prof & Insured. ★ QUAYSIDE PAINTING ★ BBB • Fully insured • WCB 3 Rooms $250. 604-727-0043

8200

Patios/Decks/ Railings

West Coast Cedar Installations New or repaired outdoor cedar specialists since 1991 604-270-2358 or 604-788-6458

8205

Paving/Seal Coating

METRO BLACKTOP CO. LTD Custom work for Driveways & new lane Aprons. Repairs/resurfacing. Call Gino 604-657-9936

8220 A B P

Plumbing

604-720-1564

Certified GAS FITTER & PLUMBER

Painting/ Wallpaper

CONFIDENT

MATCO DESIGN

All Renovations & Additions, Ins. Quality Work

A+A+A+A+A+A+A+A+A+A

604-312-7674

Renovations & Home Improvement

TOTAL HOME RENOVATIONS Since 1983

FROM DESIGN TO FINISH

Specialties Include: Kitchen & Bath Improvements We Also Do: • Roofing • Sundecks • Door & Window Replacements

Call Bill

604-298-1222 www.chrisdalehomes.com

COUNTRY STYLE

General Contractor COMPLETE HOME & COMMERCIAL RENOVATIONS All types of painting kitchen & bath bsmt - decks, fences.. Guaranteed: - prompt, timely & prof. service and much more. Free Estimate! call Tom 604-307-5998 Lic. Insured & WCB

HITECH ALUMINUM RAILING & FENCING

Aluminum Modular Railing Perfect for Sundecks & Stairs Do it yourself or we can install 5 Colors and 4 Designs

604-420-0257

CANWEST CABINETRY Save Money on Manufacturer Direct! Quality Custom Kitchens & Baths New • Renos • Refacing • Closets Entertainment Units & more! Free Estimates 604-328-0611 EURO STYLE DESIGNING Reliable & Professional

■ Carpentry ■ Flooring ■ Painting ■Plumbing We Do it All. Small jobs welcome, Free est. Call Robert 778-870-EURO (3876) www.eurostyledesigning.com

Save Your Dollars!

✓ RenoRite 604-781-7695

Bath *Kitchen* Suites & More A Lady & Gentleman

Home Improvements, Painting, Tile, Carpentry, Plumbing, Elec. Quality, 25yrs exp. 604-512-8915 A1 CONTRACTING. Bsmt, bath, kitchen cabinets, tiling, painting & decks. Dhillon, 604-782-1936 CARPENTER HANDYMAN, Reno’s, Carpentry, H/W Flrs, Home Repairs, etc. 604-307-6715

Plugged Drains, Main Sewer Lines Water Service, Drain Tiles, Fixtures Faucets, Hot Water Tanks, Furnaces Licensed, Insured, Bonded & WCB

604

436-1005

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

604-728-3009

www.jkbconstruction.com

Roofing

AFFORDABLE QUALITY ROOFING LTD. 25 Years in Business 25 Year Workmanship Warranty A+

604-984-9004 604-984-6560

NEW CANADIAN ROOFING LTD. Over 15 yrs experience All types of Rooﬁng Reasonable Rates WCB Insured

604-716-8528 A Eastcan Roofing & Siding Ltd Re-Roof, Repair. Ins. WCB. BBB. 604-562-0957 or 604-961-0324 A Eastwest Roofing & Siding Re-roofing, Gutter, Free Est, BBB Member, 10% disc, Seniors Disc, 604-812-9721, 604-783-6437

8255

D & M RENOVATIONS, Flooring, tiling, finishing. Fully Insured. Top quality, quick work 604-724-3832

A Save on Roofing - specialize in ★reroof ★ repair★ Fully Ins. Free est. 10% discount 778-892-1266

A.J.K. Moving Ltd. Special truck for clean-ups. Any size job. Lic# 32839 604-875-9072 873-5292

★ASK DISCOUNT RUBBISH★ Best Prices, Yard, House/Const, Demo. 7 days 604-727-6153 DISPOSAL BINS: Starting at $99 + dump fees. Call 604-306-8599 www.disposalking.com

JKB CONSTRUCTION LTD. COMPLETE RENOVATIONS

Stucco/Siding/ Exterior

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

8315

Tree Services

$ BEST RATES $

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

Jerry 604-618-8585 Andrew 604-618-8585

8300

A-1 TRI CRAFT TREE SERVICES (EST. 1986)

Stucco/Siding/ Exterior

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

Treeworks 15 yrs exp. Tree/ Stump Removal, Prun’in & Trim’in & View Work 291-7778, 787-5915 www.treeworksonline.ca

8315

Tree Services

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

8335

Window Cleaning

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

604-420-4800 Established 1963

BOB’S WINDOW Gets that Clean, Clear Shine No Drops, No Drips, No Streaks Right into the corners! Serving you for over 20 yrs. Also do Gutters 604 588-6938

AUTOMOTIVE

9125

9145

Domestic

Scrap Car Removal

9160

Sports & Imports

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

1998 DODGE Neon $2750 Very Clean AC, PS, PB, good tires, 604-802-2344

9129

HANDYMAN; Reasonable rates. You name it - we DO it! Call Peder • 604-339-2419

8300

Rubbish Removal

Complete Bathroom Reno’s Suites, Kitchens,Tiling, Skylights, Windows, Doors, 604 521-1567

Luxury Cars

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

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

★ FREE TOWING ★ up to $500 CASH Today!

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

9515

Boats

WANTED. 3 small outboard motors. 15 HP, 9.9 HP & smaller. Motor doesn’t have to be running. Will pay cash. 604-319-5720

9522

RV’s/Trailers

604-728-1965 John

604-728-3009 jkbconstruction.com

ROOFING/ FRAMING/ Flooring/ Renos or new construction. Acom Construction. Call: 604-240-1850 Acombc@gmail.com SKYLINE DECKING Renovations, Roofing, New Construction WCB/Insured/Licensed Guaranteed workmanship, reasonable pricing Call for FREE Estimate Luke: 604-729-6871

8250

Roofing

#1 Rooﬁng Company in BC All types of Rooﬁng Over 35 Years in Business Call now for Free Estimates

604-588-0833

SALES@ PATTARGROUP.COM

WWW.PATTARGROUP.COM

Roof Leaking?

LEAK REPAIRS

Roof, Chimney & Skylight Repairs WCB Licensed ADVANTAGE BUILDING MAINTENANCE

604-802-1918

vancouverrooﬁngrepair.com

COAST TO COAST ROOFING 15 Years Experience RE-ROOF & REPAIR SPECIALIST ~ No Job Too Small ~

Gary, 604-897-3614

Installations & Repairs Big or Small, 7 Days/Week

Plumbing, Drain Cleaning & Heating

To place your ad call

604-444-3000

SPRING SPECIAL

30 yrs exp. matco@telus.net

*Furnaces *Boilers *Hot Water Heating * Hot Water tanks. *Furnace Cleaning with truck mounted machine

8250

The Record • Saturday, April 2, 2011 • A35

Tried & True Since 1902

Call for a free estimate:

1.877.602.7346

Visit us online to receive a special discount:

www.crownroofgutters.ca

Alive & still roofing after 50 years!! RCABC Certified Roofers. BILL the Roofer • 604-522-8516 GL Roofing cedar shake, asphalt shingle, flat roofs BBB WCB clean gutters $80. 24/7 604-240-5362

2001 JAGUAR S-Type 3.0 Auto, Black on white, 139km. Perf. cond. $6,188. Tel: 778-322-3598

9145

Scrap Car Removal

THE SCRAPPER

SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 2H

Roofing Experts 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank

8255

9160 NO WHEELS, NO PROBLEM

Sports & Imports

Rubbish Removal

LOW COST ® Rubbish Removal

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

MUST SELL! Fully loaded, super clean, exc condition 2004 Infiniti G35 Coupe. Reg maintained, leather interior, 120,000kms. $16,700... 604-727-3282

2008 27FT Salem fully equipped, selling due to health, $17,500. White Rock 604-725-2549

view ads online@ http://classiﬁed.van.net

❏ DISPOSAL Construction, Reno’s & Drywall / Demolition ❏ YARD & HOME Cleanup •7 Days/Week •Free Est’s

Isaac ★ 604-727-5232

604-RUBBISH 782-2474

* We Remove & Recycle Anything*

Free Est’s • Large or Small Jobs

10% OFF WITH THIS AD www.604rubbish.com

Student Works

Disposal & Recycling

Trips start at

$49

B i n s f ro m 7 - 2 0 y a rd s a v a i l .

1 Read.

Read Autoﬁnd in the paper every weekend.

2 Click.

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

3 Drive.

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

John 778-288-8009

10% OFF with this ad www.studentworksdisposal.com

$35/HOUR PER PERSON • 24/7 Abe Moving & Delivery and Rubbish Removal. 604-999-6020 Affordable Rubbish Removal Res & Construction Cleanup John ★ 778-881-5678

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A36 • Saturday, April 2, 2011 • The Record

100% B C Owned and Op erated Uncle Luke’s Medium Maple Syrup

5.99

s e c i o Inspired Ch Ben & Jerry’s Premium Ice Cream

375ml

assorted varieties

5.49

500ml product of Canada

Silver Hills Mack’s Flax Bread

2/6.00

Meat Department

assorted varieties

3/2.97

Peet’s Ground Coffee

4.99lb/ 11.00kg Organic Sirloin Tip Steaks

8.99lb/ 19.82kg

48g • product of USA

assorted varieties

10.99

Happy Planet Fresh Fruit Smoothies

340g • product of USA

assorted varieties

2/7.00

Barbara’s Bakery Puffins Cereals

Green & Black’s Organic Chocolate Bars

Nancy’s Organic Yogurt assorted varieties

from

2/5.00

assorted flavours

2/5.00

4.99

100g • product of Italy

Earth’s Choice Organic Apple Juice

From Our Bakery

3.99

Hearty Scandinavian Bread

1.89L

Green Asparagus Certified Organic, Mexico Grown

3.98lb/ 8.77kg Cherry Tomatoes B.C. Grown

1.98 340g bag

Bulk Department

Salad Crunchy Mix prepacked or bins

20% off

Canada's foremost supplier of natural soaps. The Soap Works products are environmentally safe, totally organic, fully biodegradable, free of sodium laurel/laureth sulphate and not tested on animals.

each • reg 6.99

1.99

Vicolo Frozen Pizzas with Cornmeal Crust assorted varieties

from 4.99

A liquid Calcium Citrate formula for superior absorption. Six delicious flavours to choose from.

550g

Aquel Carbonated Spring Water

Whole Wheat Bird’s Nest Cookies

4.99

Rice Bakery Rice Cherry Pecan Muffins package of 3

.99

package of 12

16.99

Lucini Pasta Sauce assorted varieties

6.99

Lemon Lime or Natural

Amazing Grass Certified Organic Green Superfood is a perfect blend of alkalizing greens, antioxidant rich whole food fruits and vegetables.

+ dep. + eco fee

Pastificio di Martino Organic Italian Pasta

assorted varieties

3.99

397g • product of USA

Prices Effective March 31 to April 6, 2011.

2/3.00

475ml

Amazing Grass Green Superfood

556-720g

Kettle Krinkle Cut Potato Chips

85-110g

Lifetime Liquid Calcium & Magnesium Citrate

389-424 g • product of USA

+ dep. + eco fee

regular retail price

Soapworks Soaps

Boursin Cheese

assorted varieties

680g • product of USA

4.49

3.49/100g reg 4.49

various sizes • product of USA

2.99

Choices’ Own Organic Roasted Beef

+ dep. + eco fee

2/7.00

2/2.50 or 1.48 each

From the Deli

946ml • product of B.C.

assorted varieties

Certified Fair Trade Organic

Black Creek Ranch Grass Fed Natural Lean Ground Beef

Clif Luna Energy Bars

615g • product of Canada

Kent Mangoes from Apromalpi Cooperative

45.99

241g

Cascades Extreme Paper Towels 500g

6.99

6 pack • product of Canada

We reserve the right to limit quantities. Not all items may be available at all locations. We reserve the right to correct printing errors.

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