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At just 38, departing general manager Chuck Keeling is saying goodbye to Fraser Downs to follow a path that’s finally all his own Great Canadian Gaming Corp. By Jennifer Lang “It’ll help them, but it will help me Tonight’s the start of live harness racing at Fraser Downs, but along wean myself off the only industry I with the excitement of a new season know, too, rather than just walking there will be some bitter-sweet feel- away altogether.” He’s joining the ranks of the Nichoings in the air. Owner Great Canadian Gaming las James Corp., an entrepreneurial slashed more than one-third of the company in Gastown with a halfrace dates this fall, and the 2011 race dozen business ventures, from an in-house currency trading firm and a slate is still up in the air Costa Rican fishing compending further decisions. pany to a geothermal It’s also general manin Nevada. ager Chuck Keeling’s last “I’m 38 now and company “I took a long time to official day on the job, sevit really is now or think about this. Am I up ering the one remaining for the challenge? Who family link to the historic never...” knows, maybe I’m not,” raceway. says Keeling, named the Chuck Keeling After 30 years, he’s exSurrey Board of Trade’s ploring new horizons but 2009 Businessperson of has agreed to stay on as an the Year. “I’m 38 now advisor for another year to and it really is now or ease the transition. “Obviously, the industry is going never.” The opportunity presented itself through some big challenges right now,” Keeling says. “And of course, it’s this spring, and he made the decision to help whoever takes the G.M. posi- this summer. “It wasn’t an easy decision for me – tion here.” There’s no replacement yet. He expects his advisory role to be at all – not only because I’m leaving “very limited”, says Keeling, who also the industry but I’m leaving behind resigns as vice president of racing for See FATE / Page 6

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Chuck Keeling watches drivers and standardbreds out for a jog on a recent morning at Fraser Downs Racetrack and Casino.

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Life is full for Trudy Hemrick, who’s starting a group for widows and widowers who want to socialize and have fun.

By Jennifer Lang It sounds a little like a TV sitcom plot, but the sport of curling helped Trudy Hemrick deal with the loss of her husband five years ago. “Curling was a life saver, it really was,” Hemrick says, remembering the difficult times after her husband’s death at home from a lengthy illness. Along with mourning, she says it wasn’t easy coming to terms with not being a full-time care-giver anymore. Losing her mother a year later was another blow. She battled depression and loneliness. Her family – three adult children; two daughters and a son, plus two adorable grandkids – were great. But she knew she had to reach out beyond her family circle. “I had to find things to do,” she says.

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On or around Sept. 11 each year, Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary’s vice principal Rick Hugh takes students to the Surrey RCMP’s Cloverdale/Port Kells district office, Surrey Firehall No. 8, and the ambulance station. He says it’s a way to remember emergency service workers who lost their lives Sept. 11, 2001 – and thank ‘local heroes’ for keeping the community safe. From left: Jordan Parhar, Kelsey Boule, Cst. Erin Johnson and Richard Porter.

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MARKET ON THE MOVE Cloverdale residents won’t have as far to travel to Surrey Urban Farmers Market. A smaller version of the market is being set up this fall at Surrey City Hall. The first one takes place Monday, Oct. 4 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The market normally runs June 16 to Sept. 29 at the North Surrey Rec Centre courtyard. It features vendors who grow, raise, create or make the items they sell. It’s organized by the Surrey Urban Farmers Market Association. Surrey City Hall is located at 14245 56 Avenue.

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vide a forum where other widows and widowers find the happiness and social outlet she discovered in sports. “It’s just amazing, the people you meet in groups,” Hemrick says. “I felt so welcome.” She says a group specifically for widows and widowers is needed because it’s not about look-

ing for a new romantic partner. It’s about making friends. She’s learned you’re the only one who can make yourself happy. “You can’t wait for someone else,” she says. “You have a choice. It’s a hard battle to fight. But it helps if you’ve got something to look forward to.”

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Cloverdale nurse Christine Lising was among the performers at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church fundraiser for the victims of the Pakistan flood. The Sept. 25 event in Langley raised $5,000 – funds that will be matched by the federal government. To donate contact 1-888-6643387 or visit www. devp.org.

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The departure of two senior Elections BC officials is a troubling sign and an abuse of power by the Liberals To the editor: Recall is coming. The people who worked on the HST fight are very much more organized with the recall effort. Kamloops alone has already double the canvassers than with the HST fight. More joining every day. But the “LIEberals” are busy doing what they do. Do the people know that the two leaders of B.C.’s elections are gone? Kicked out? Replaced by a Liberal appointee? So, the temporary Liberal ap-

pointee is blatantly screwing with an independent office right before recall campaigns start. Craig James (Liberal appointed head of Elections BC) had made a major change to their organization. A “restructuring” has pushed out the second in command, deputy chief electoral officer Linda Johnson. The acting chief electoral officer is reorganizing Elections B.C. and her position as deputy chief electoral officer was eliminated.

She had been with Elections B.C. for 28 years, the last 19 of them as deputy CEO. A major restructuring of Elections BC is NOT a routine matter. It should await the appointment of a new CEO. The NDP should be denouncing this abuse of power and demanding that the changes be reversed forthwith. My goodness, where are the big media on this story? This is mind boggling. First, what is an interim chief

doing reorganizing the office and making major changes? It is an awful lot for an interim chief to take on on his own initiative. And as an irregular appointee he does not have a mandate from the legislature to do it. The people of B.C. should be up in arms about this. Speak out people or suffer the consequences that will come down the road. Wayne Russell, Clearwater A proud member of the BC Refederation Party

Listen to the experts on setbacks To the editor; This is regarding the recent fire in Clayton Heights. I have sent numerous emails to the city warning of the potential danger of building houses too close together and the fact the experts, the engineers at UBC have also

warned that the houses are too close together and fires as well as earthquakes will cause more damage and loss of life because of this. The city can not have a case of deniability on this as they are allowing this to happen all over Surrey, reducing side setbacks when they should

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EVENTS Cloverdale Library Program Resources for Discovering First Nations Heritage. Saturday, Oct. 2 at the Cloverdale Library, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. You may need to prove your genealogy for First Nations status, or perhaps there was an aboriginal ancestor in your family story, but you arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t certain and have no information. Pick up some tips and find out how our genealogy collection and services can help you on this path. The library is located at 5642 176A St., Surrey. Call 604-598-7328. No charge but donations welcome. Please register by dropping in, calling or emailing genealogy@surrey.ca

Old Time Dance Thursday, Oct. 7, at Clayton Hall, 18513 70 Ave., Surrey. Hosted by the Old Time Fiddlers. Admission $3. For more information call 604576-1066.

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crew, a tidy revenue stream for the raceway, which also charged that financial security.” admission. The timing of his departure, By the time he graduated he stresses, is purely coincidenfrom Lord Tweedsmuir Secondtal but observers can’t help but ary he was his dad’s right hand wonder what it symbolizes for man, becoming assistant to the the future of Fraser Downs. general manager. It’s a quiet morning in the “My dad wasn’t a slave driver, backstretch lounge overlooking by any means. I had other inthe track, where sleek standardterests.” He played soccer and bred horses and drivers in jogbaseball. ging carts are out for morning Keeling doesn’t think he exercises. would have followed his dad It’s a scene that wouldn’t be into the business. He wanted out of place three decades ago, to strike out on his own, and when Keeling first started workbecome urban planner. He ing at what was then called the was hoping to get accepted to Cloverdale Raceway. University of Calgary when his dad drowned in a boating accident. It was the same week as his graduation from SFU. Chuck’s grandfather, Jim Keel“I was still kind of his right ing Sr., came out to B.C. hand man at that in 1976 to open the Clopoint.” verdale Raceway, a joint “I was making five bucks a day and that was His grandfather and venture with Ontario good money for an eight-year-old...” the other shareholders business partners, at the said the job of general - Chuck Keeling age of 70 – an age when manager was his – if he most people have already wanted it. retired. “We were just undertaking Senior’ as they called him, about “Not many guys in their 70s any issue, you just went up to his a $3 million expansion here,” would do that.” grandstand seat and that’s where Keeling says. It was just the latest in a life- he’d be,” Keeling says. “We were changing the track time of business ventures, and He worked at the raceway all surface and other changes. Three reflected his love of racing. through school, selling mutuel million in today’s terms isn’t a Before that, the elder Keeling tickets when he was old enough. lot, but for a 24-year-old kid started Orangeville Raceway in (16). He spent summers doing with no experience with conhis native province. He quickly maintenance like painting and struction issues or anything like realized the Cloverdale Raceway fixing things in the barns. that, how to just manage some– built atop dusty country fairWhen he was 19, his dad put thing like that, it was a challenggrounds – was going to be big- him in charge of the parking See ODDS / Page 7 From front page

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It was moved to Fantasy Gardens, No. 5 Road and Steveston Highway in Richmond, where it served as the Vander Zalm’s residence. A developer and Richmond city staff are in discussions around what the castle’s future use and location should be. Meanwhile, the rest of the Fantasy Garden buildings, including the windmill, have been razed to make way for a new neighbourhood development.

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ing summer.” In 1996, the renovated raceway was renamed Fraser Downs. When Keeling Senior passed away in 1999, there was constant talk of selling. Concerned about the future of harness racing, Keeling set his natural business acumen into motion, waging an eight-year campaign to seek permission for the gaming expansion he believed was needed to reinvigorate the landmark facility. They were trying to pull off a $25 million expansion when Great Canadian made an offer the shareholders couldn’t refuse, he says, noting the company put in another $15 million into development plans. The result was a $40 million expansion in 2004 that turned Fraser Downs into a casino with slot machines, and more recently card tables – a move Keeling says saved the racetrack. He credits Great Canadian for putting such a large stake in racing. “On top of what they paid for the company, they’ve put maybe $50 million into this place now,” he says. “It’s a huge investment.” There was no formal agreement to keep Keeling on but Great Canadian elevated him to vice president of racing operations for B.C., and six months later, Great Canadian bought racetracks in Ontario, despite having no prior experience in racing. Two years later, they had “$200 million tied up in horse racing,” with five racetracks and teletheatres bringing in $100 million in revenues and employing 1,000 people. He was just 33 at the time. Keeling describes acting as a conduit between the different cultures at each racetrack and the casino culture at head office. He learned on the job and remains proud of the team he was given the freedom to assemble at each of the race tracks. With the economic downturn of 2008, he returned to Fraser Downs to concentrate on day to day operations.

FRAUGHT FUTURE? These are uncertain times for B.C.’s horse racing industry. Along with fewer harness races this fall and dire warnings that big changes are needed to keep the industry viable comes recent news that the City of Surrey is in talks with the Whitecaps to bring the team’s SFU soccer training facility to Fraser Downs.

If a soccer field should replace the racetrack his grandfather founded, it would be ironic; Keeling once harbored dreams of playing the game professionally. He turned down a full scholarship to play varsity soccer at SFU because it would have meant quitting his job at the track. Whatever happens, Keeling insists it won’t be Great Canadian’s decision alone. The land is leased from the city, which has final say. He denies the track’s current woes played a factor in his decision to leave. “No it didn’t. I would be making this decision if this place was bursting at the seams.” That said, he thinks Cloverdale residents are somewhat indifferent to Fraser Downs. They take it for granted because it’s been there for 35 years. “People just accept that it’s part of the town and it will continue marching on, especially because there’s a casino. They think, ‘If there’s a casino, then they must be making gobs of money.’ Well, there are a lot of challenges around racing, and casino gaming is here to support racing, but racing has to use that opportunity to support itself, too. It can’t just look at casino revenue as that crutch.” The horse racing industry needs to use the casino revenue to help rebuild the business. It’s not going to be as simple as buying more advertising. “It’s going to require a whole lot more than that. I think some people are now getting that, now that they see some of the consequences,” he says. “If nothing else I hope that really ignites a fire with some people to do what they can to support the industry.” Meantime, he says, keep informed, and speak out if you have to. He’s not necessarily a betting man — it’s a personal policy to not bet at Fraser Downs – he thinks the odds are very good that the racetrack that employs so many Cloverdale residents will survive. “I don’t think that’s naive optimism,” he says. “I do think there are some very tough decisions to be made, no question about it.” Restructuring and right-sizing has to happen,” he says. Difficult decisions await. “But go away? This industry’s been around too long. There’s too much of a foundation here for it to just simply go away.”

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Tantalizing exhibit celebrates our relationship to the amazing grape By Jennifer Lang Don’t have time or the means for an Okanagan wine tour this fall? The Surrey Museum offers the next best thing with Vineyards of B.C., a new exhibit that celebrates the province’s bustling wine industry. From the Fraser Valley to Sicamous and Saturna Island to the Similkameen, British Columbia is getting to look a lot like wine country, and little wonder. Over the past 20 years, there’s been an explosion of wineries, growing from just 17 pioneers in 1990 to 180 in 2010. It’s officially an industry. Neophytes and connoisseurs alike will find something worthwhile on view, whether it’s a new winery waiting to be discovered or learning an amazing fun fact. For instance, did you know the Vatican has the highest per capita wine consumption in the world? It’s true, an impressive 66-plus litres a year, cases ahead of countries like Canada at 12 litres, but only just ahead of Norfolk Island in the Pacific. All five wine regions of B.C. are included in the exhibit, along with displays of various wines, including a selection of award-winners from the Nk’Mip Winery, the first Aboriginal-owned and operated winery in North America, and local favourite, Domaine de Chaberton in Langley, the first winery in the Fraser Valley. Also close to home is a selection from Vista d’Oro farm in south Langley. Its flagship fortified wine is a walnut port. The only thing missing is the tasting room. Speaking of which, when it comes to wine appreciation, just knowing the right terminology can be daunting for newbies. Touch-screen displays take some smof the mystery

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Raw milk crusaders to defy ban

By Jeff Nagel A cow-sharing co-op served up unpasteurized raw milk to supporters in Chilliwack Tuesday in defiance of public health officials’ repeated efforts to shut them down. They’re now being led by Michael Schmidt, an Ontario dairy farmer and raw milk advocate who this year succeeded in overturning the ban on raw milk cow-shares in that province. Schmidt has taken over management of the former Home On The Range dairy from Chilliwack farmer Alice Jongerden and renamed the operation OurCows. Milk will continue to flow to the 450 members, he vowed. “I demand a proper trial where the guilt will be properly determined rather than just trying to shut us down,” Schmidt said. Jongerden had planned to leave cow-share members to milk their own cows, but Schmidt’s stance is a direct challenge to the health authority. The action comes despite the tightening of legal screws on the operation. Jongerden is back in court Oct. 14 on contempt of court charges after she continued to distribute milk – labeled “not for human consumption” – despite a B.C. Supreme Court injunction issued in March. It’s not yet clear what effect the change of agister (the manager of a cow-share) will have on the legal proceedings. “I’m now managing and running the entire operation,” Schmidt said. “So it will be interesting to see how they want to deal with that now.” He argues Fraser Health’s prosecution so far has been without due process. “I am open to any dialogue to resolve the issue,” Schmidt said. “But we will not back down.” The health authority has relied on B.C.’s Public Health Act, which defines raw milk as a health hazard and bans its sale. The cow-sharers claim they don’t buy the milk – they jointly own the cows and merely collect liquid dividends. Schmidt said it was a long battle to victory in

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Ontario, where he was charged in 2006 and fined $55,000 for contempt of court before being acquitted on all counts in early January. “It basically legalized the cow-share model in Ontario,” he said. The Ontario government is still appealing and success there doesn’t necessarily translate to B.C., because the laws requiring milk pasteurization in the two provinces differ. Fraser Health spokesman Roy Thorpe said it will be up to the judge to decide whether or not changes made by the cow-share comply with the injunction, which was issued after the dairy defied previous cease-and-desist orders issued by public health inspectors. Medical health officers say raw milk is dangerous and linked to documented outbreaks of illness in North America. – Black Press

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Taste test: Jon Los drinks raw milk as Michael Schmidt and Alice Jongerden demonstrate outside the Fraser Health office in Chilliwack earlier this week.

A Concert of Music Theatre Benefitting the Surrey Food Bank Come hear fabulous selections from Broadway musicals such as South Pacific, Les Misérables, Kiss me Kate, The Sound of Music, Showboat, and Oklahoma! Presented by five of Vancouver’s top performers and joined by special guests Ginny Dunnill and the renowned Surrey Youth Chorus.

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Surrey RCMP Cpl. Lorne Lecker removes open liquor from a minivan during a road check Sept. 24. New impaired driving rules took effect Sept. 20. Under the new penalties, drivers can instantly lose their licenses for 90 days and their vehicles can be impounded for 30 days. The program also levies larger fines plus administrative and towing fees.

HEALING JUSTICE Later this month in Langley, the daughter of the late Chuck Cadman will speak about meeting her brother’s killer as part of a restorative justice program. Jodie Cadman tells her story Friday, Oct. 22 at the Community Justice Initiatives 25th anniversary dinner. In 1992, teenager Jesse Cadman was murdered at a Surrey bus stop. His death prompted his father to enter federal poli-

tics as a champion of victims’ rights. Two years ago, Jodi wrote the parole board saying she was interested in what the man in prison for her brother’s murder had been doing with his time. He responded by writing her a letter offering to answer her questions, setting off a chain of events that led to Jodi traveling across the country to participate in a facilitated meeting with the

man last November. Jodi will speak about her experience of healing and transformation at Newland Golf and Country Club, 21025 48 Ave., Oct. 22, an evening that includes dinner and a silent auction. Proceeds from the event will be used to support the CJI’s restorative justice program. Tickets available by calling 604-5515 or online at www.cjibc.org.

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If I sell my house how much of a mortgage penalty could I face? One of our clients this year faced a $36,000 penalty! I strongly suggest that before listing your home for sale you call your financial institution and get the payout figure in writing. If you have a closed mortgage, there will be a penalty. That penalty could vary from 3 months interest to interest differential. Differential interest is the entire amount of interest that the mortgage company would lose if you paid out the loan and they re-lent it at current interest rates. If you had a ten year closed term you could face a very high penalty. Every institution has a unique policy so you must check with your own mortgage provider. This is something to be aware of when taking out your mortgage as well.

EDITH KATRONIS 604-574-0161

ROBERT PETRIE, C.F.P. Serving the area for 23 years

When I retire I have an option to take a company pension or transfer the accumulated benefits to a locked in, personally directed plan. If I take the pension it will be reduced by 40% to ensure my spouse continues to receive a pension in the event of my death. Upon the death of both of us the plan will be collapsed and no monies will go to our estate. What should I do?

You should carefully consider your options and seek the assistance of a qualified financial planner. You have indicated the disadvantages of the pension plan, these can be eliminated by transferring to a locked in plan. With the personally directed plan you control the withdrawals within the prescribed limits. Upon the death of the last survivor any monies remaining in the plan are transferred to your beneficiaries. I can assist you in determining which is the most appropriate plan for you, please call:

RObERT PETRIE CFP Financial Consultant

Tel: 604-574-7853 Cell: 604-760-2150 E-mail: rrspetrie@telus.net

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Martial Arts

Natural Pharmacy

Cloverdale auto repair

Mrs. Karen bennett 5th Degree Black Belt

Dr. HENRY CHENG

Flu Shot Adjuncts

Rui CARRAO And susAnne FiGueiRA

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Is October Car Safety Month? October is car safety month and that means winter is fast approaching. As recommended by Car Care Canada here are some auto-motive basics that should be addressed so you don’t get stranded on the road: • Have the oil changed in your vehicle – check your owner’s manual to see if your driving is considered severe • Check your battery and exhaust system • Check your lights to see if they are working & are aimed properly • Keep your gas tank at least half full • Check the coolant / antifreeze & block heater • Check tire tread and pressure or consider winter tires • Keep your windshield washer antifreeze solution topped up • Replace your wiper blades & ensure your windshield is free of cracks & dings • Make sure your heater / defroster works properly • Be prepared for an emergency – keep an emergency kit in your vehicle

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How would homeopathic medicine enhance the benefits of vaccination?

Homeopathics can be used to complement vaccination. A weekly dose of Influenzinum 9CH and a weekly dose of Thymuline 9CH for 5 weeks may enhance the protection. For people who are concerned about side effects of vaccination, a dose of Sulfur 30CH before and another dose after vaccination may help to minimize the risk of side effects. If side effects do occur, a dose of Thuya 30CH or Antimomium Tart 30CH will alleviate the symptoms.

“Community Pharmacy Serving Cloverdale for Over 50 Years”

Voted Best Automotive Repair Centre in Surrey for 2008

REPAIR CENTRE LTD.

HOURS: M-F 8am - 5pm

Q Why should I train in Taekwondo? There are many benefits to training in Taekwondo. A Younger Children experience a positive and fun physical learning environ-

ment to help release some excess energy, combined with just the right amount of structure and discipline. Sharpened focus and concentration when combined with the physical benefits of coordination, strength and flexibility give children the confidence they need for future success. In addition, a more confident child is less likely to become the victim of bullying. For Older Children the element of competition both within themselves and with fellow students, as they strive to achieve their goals in Taekwondo provides the motivation to always push for their very best. Each student achieves many small successes on their path towards reaching longer term and more challenging goals. Every little victory such as learning a new technique, improving a difficult skill, reaching a new belt rank or breaking a board helps build confidence. This confidence results in success in school, sports and many other areas of life. An added benefit is the friendships that they build can last a lifetime. Adults find that training in Taekwondo provides a good fitness program, stress relief, adds confidence and is lots of fun. Our adult students frequently comment on how much they enjoy the social atmosphere that results from challenges and accomplishments shared with fellow students. The physical atmosphere and focus on self improvement leads to a healthier lifestyle that can give dramatic positive benefits. At Cloverdale Black Belt Academy many of our adults join to share the experience with their children. Many even compete together at tournaments so that they can cheer each other on. Last but not least, a significant benefit of Taekwondo is acquiring the skills of Self Defence. Students in all age groups have shared experiences where their Taekwondo skills have gotten them through a tough situation.

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"Making the World a Better Place, One Black Belt at a Time!”

Career Solutions

Castle Sewing

Career exploring & planning Dr. Anisa Nurani

Dr. Marc Moison

Amy Grewal

SULLIVAN OPTOMETRY!

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Seeing Spots? Little black spots or lint-like shapes that swing back and forth across your vision are termed “floaters”. Floaters are caused by a change in the consistency of fluid between your lens and retina. Although floaters are generally common, they are more so in nearsighted people and with increasing age. At times annoying, floaters are usually harmless – unless accompanied by flashes of light, which may be a warning of something more serious. Although we recommend having an eye exam every 2 years, always let your optometrist know about any changes in your vision sooner rather than later.

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Where do I go to find out if a private school is accredited?

To learn if a private school or college is accredited you can go onto the Private Career Training Institute Agency’s website, www.pctiab.bc.ca . This agency is responsible for ensuring private schools meet and adheres to specific requirements and standards to ensure quality of instruction and accountability of programs to protect both domestic and international students. The site will also provide information pertaining to program tuition fees, books and material fees, the institution’s minimum instructor qualifications and program admissions requirements. If you need further assistance in determining what type of training you need, just give us a call.

Career SolutionS aWare – Cloverdale 5641 - 176a Street Cloverdale, B.C. V3S 4g8 phone: 604.574.2322 e-Mail: cloverdale@awaresociety.bc.ca WeBSite: www.awaresociety.bc.ca Funded in whole or part through the Canada-British Columbia labour Market Development agreement

With the good exchange rate between the Canadian dollar and the US, is buying sewing machine in the States a good idea? We do not recommend purchasing a sewing machine from the United States if you live in Canada. First, the manufactures warranty is void between countries. If there is a problem with your machine you would have to ship it to the manufacture at your own cost or transport it back across the border each time. Because it is not convenient, you will also miss out on any support you may receive when you buy a new sewing machine. Also, any difference in pricing is very quickly eaten up by exchange, duty and taxes. At Castle’s we include free unlimited lessons with any machine purchase and have onsite factory trained technicians for any warranty issues.

CASTLE SEWING CENTRE Since 1942

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108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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

Advertise across the lower mainland in the 17 best-read community newspapers.

BUSINESS FOR SALE!! Established for 3 years. Will Train. Nets 100k. Can operate from anywhere. $3800 down. Call Jerry 1-800-418-8250

Hygienitech Mattress Cleaning &Upholstery Cleaning/ Sanitizing Business. New “Green” ry, Chemical-Free process removes bed bugs, dust mites, and harmful allergens. Big Profits/Small Investment. 1-888-999-9030 www.Hygienitech.com

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ADD YOUR business on www.BCLocalBiz.com directory for province wide exposure! Call 1-877-645-7704

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INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL Train on full-size Excavators, Dozers, Graders, Loaders. Includes safety tickets. Provincially certified instructors. Government accredited. Job placement assistance. www.iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

Call Ina 604-574-4275 041

PERSONALS

TIMESHARE

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TRAVEL

SUNNY SPRING SPECIALS. At Florida’s Best Beach-New Smyrna Beach Stay a week or longer Plan a beach wedding or family reunion. www.NSBFLA.com or 1-800-5419621

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Soda & Candy Vending Route. Earn $50K A Year Huge Profits Secured Hi-Traffic Locations. 1-866-430-6767 Best Prices

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Every Saturday at 8:30am #215, 19358-96 Ave. Surrey NO reservations: 604-888-3008 www.dgscanada.ca Ask about our other Courses... *Stand up Reach *Fall Protecton *Aerial Lift *RoughTerrain Forklift *Bobcat *WHIMIS & much more. “Preferred by Employers

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SITE SUPER

FLAGGERS NEEDED If not certified, training available for a fee. Call 604-575-3944

MACHINE OPERATORS

Required in the South Surrey / Langley area. Various shift times available. • Medical/Dental Plan after 6/mo • Lots of other Great Beneﬁts & Bonus Program after 1 year • Lots of room for Career Advancement • Drug Free Environment $12.00/hr. starting wage. Training Provided Fax: 604-542-7651 E-mail: resume: careers@sonax.ca

RECEPTIONIST

Jacob Bros. Construction Ltd. is located in South Surrey and is recruiting for the position of a Receptionist. The position includes answering a multi - line switchboard, being the first point of contact for all internal and external clients and limited administrative support. Previous switchboard and computer exp. are required. Salary will be based on experience. If you have a professional business demeanor, excellent telephone etiquette and want to work in a dynamic & challenging environment, send your resume to charriman@jacobbros.ca

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HELP WANTED

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

WELDERS NEEDED Victory Rig Equipment. Lots of hours. Employer paid benefits immediately. Must hold valid AIT# or be registered Journeyman. Fax to Nicole: 780955-1039.

THERMAL SYSTEMS KWC LTD., Calgary-based subcontractor recruiting Supervisors, Cladders, Deckers, Panel Installers, Insulators, Scaffolders, Asbestos Removers & Construction Labourers for full-time work on construction projects across Western Canada. Fax resume: 403-250-1259. Email: jobs@thermalsystems.ca. Call 403-736-3846. $18 - $35/hour paid weekly, benefits after six months.

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REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY for fulltime employment in the Chilliwack area. Butt-N-Top/ Hoechucker Operator, Warratach Processor Operator. Experience required. Please fax resume to 604-7939360.

harryg@portraithomes.ca

Need extra income? Everyday Style is looking for new Consultants in your area for our Fall-Christmas season! Visit www.everydaystyle.com or call 1-866-378-4331 for information

DATING SERVICE. LongTerm/Short-Term Relationships, FREE CALLS. 1-877-297-9883. Exchange voice messages, voice mailboxes. 1-888-534-6984. Live adult casual conversations-1on1, 1-866-311-9640, Meet on chatlines. Local Single Ladies. 1-877804-5381. (18+). FREE TO TRY. LOVE * MONEY * LIFE. #1 Psychics! 1-877-478-4410 $3.19 min. 18+ 1-900-783-3800

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

To work in a fast paced, high energy, high volume environment. Must be a self starter, have exc. communication and interpersonal skills. Min of 5 years exp. in wood frame construction and computer literate. Send resume to:

Direct reach to BC Sportsmen and women...Advertise in the 2011 BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, amazing circulation 400,000 copies, year long impact for your business! Please call Annemarie at 1 800 661 6335.

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

TRADES, TECHNICAL

REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY, Automotive Technician, licensed or 3 - 4 year apprentice for GM dealer in Drumheller, Alberta. GM experience an asset but not required. Nice community close to Calgary. Good wages and benefits. Contact Service Manager 1-888-823-3371 or bob.thomas@westerngm drumheller.com.

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AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program.Financial aid if qualified- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783 APARTMENT / CONDOMINIUM MANAGERS (CRM) home study course. Many jobs registered with us across Canada! Thousands of grads working! Government certified. 30 years of success! www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-665-8339, 604-681-5456. MARITIME DRILLING SCHOOLS entry-level training for land and offshore oilrigs. Excellent wages, benefits and opportunities to travel the world. Oct 11th- Oct 30th, Nov 8th - Nov 27th. Contact 1-866-8073960, www.mdslimited.ca MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is rated #2 for at-home jobs. Train from home with the only industry approved school in Canada. Contact CanScribe today! 1-800466-1535. www.canscribe.com info@canscribe.com

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EDUCATION/TUTORING

ONLINE, ACCREDITED, WEBDESIGN TRAINING, available for persons facing challenges to employment, administered by the Canadian Society for Social Development. Visit: www.ibde.ca. Space is limited - Apply today!

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

$500$ LOAN SERVICE, by phone, no credit refused, quick and easy, payable over 6 or 12 installments. Toll Free: 1-877-776-1660 www.moneyprovider.com. AVOID BANKRUPTCY - SAVE UP TO 70% Of Your Debt. One affordable monthly payment, interest free. For debt restructuring on YOUR terms, not your creditors. Call 1-866-690-3328 or see web site: www.4pillars.ca

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LEGAL SERVICES

Lawyer Referral Service matches people with legal concerns to a lawyer in their area. Participating lawyers offer a 30 minute consultation for $25 plus tax. Regular fees follow once both parties agree to proceed with services. 604-6873221 (Lower Mainland) or 1.800.663.1919 (Outside LM).

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GARDENING

DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM Helping Canadians repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest, regardless of your credit. Steady Income? You may qualify for instant help. Considering Bankruptcy? Call 1-877-220-3328 FREE Consultation Government Approved, BBB Member If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS will lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

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#1 IN PARDONS Remove your criminal record. Express Pardons offers the FASTEST pardons, LOWEST prices, and it’s GUARANTEED. BBB Accredited. FREE Consultation Toll-free 1-866-416-6772 www.ExpressPardons.com Dial-A-Law offers general information on a variety of topics on law in BC. 604-687-4680 (Lower Mainland) or 1.800.565.5297 (Outside LM); www.dialalaw.org (audio available).

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LAWN & Garden. Trim, prune, yard clean-up, tree topping. Free est. Jason @ 604-614-5954.

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

GUTTER CLEANING

Same day serv. avail 604-724-6373

GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

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MOVING & STORAGE

2guyswithatruck.ca Moving & Storage Visa OK. 604-628-7136 AAA ADVANCE MOVING Experts in all kinds of moving/packing. Excellent Service. Reas. rates! Different from the rest. 604-861-8885 www.advancemovingbc.com

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

MILANO PAINTING 604 - 551- 6510 Interior & Exterior S S S S

Professional Painters Free Estimates Written Guaranteed Bonded & Insured

PETS 477

PETS

Lab pups, 2 blk F, $550, vet chk, quality lines, dew claws, 1st/2nd shots, dewormed. (604)702-0217 MALTESE PUPPIES 2 male, 2 female, 6 weeks, not inter-bred $750/ea. Newton 778-554-9659 MANX X KITTENS $100 each, black, white and chocolate 604619-6793 MINI DACHSHUND pups. Vet chkd, 1st shots. Avail Oct. 7th. $650 (604)845-4060 845-3171 PENSIONERS WISH TO ADOPT Small dog - Shih Tsu or Sheltie. Will give loving home.604-535-7631 PERSIAN KITTENS, reg. Assortment of white & silver. $600. Ready to go. Health guar. 604-538-1446. Razors edge bluenose pitbull pups, Exc temps & beautiful marking, Vet checked,1st shots and dewormed, Paper trained! $900 males. Call 604-825-6918 for more info. RETIRED VET has good home for young spayed med. female dog, for companionship. 604-820-2150 SHIH-TZU 1 MALE (Reg), 1 fem. 5 & 6 yrs. Gold & white, V/friendly. $650/both Del. avail. 778-549-3646 Siamese X kittens short hair blue eyes home raised vet ✔ 2nd shots 1F; 1 neut M $325. 604-856-1727

PRIMO PAINTING 604-723-8434 Interior & Exterior * Excellent Rates *

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No HASSLE, Top Quality Insured • WCB Written Guarantee Free Estimate

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PLUMBING

#1 IN RATES & SERVICE. Lic’d. LOCAL Plumber. Plugged drains, renos etc. Chad 1-877-861-2423

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS EAST WEST ROOFING & SIDING CO. Roofs & re-roofs. BBB & WCB. 10% Discount, Insured. Call 604-812-9721, 604-783-6437 GL ROOFING & Repairs. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs BBB, WCB Insured. 604-240-5362

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ST. BERNARD pups, loyal family dogs, approx. 175lb as adults. Last couple, $850/ea. (604)462-8605

YORKIE PUPS, female, ready in 5 weeks, PB mom, $675. Call (604)858-4900 YORKSHIRE Terrier. Ultra sweet & tiny. P/b male. 8 wks old. To good home only. $1200. 1-250-938-4977

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 509

AUCTIONS

LARGE TWO DAY Unreserved Auction, October 2 & 3. Stan Turbiarz, Redwater, Alberta. Collector tractors and equipment, collectibles and farm equipment. View online: www.prodaniukauctions.com

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FURNITURE

RUBBISH REMOVAL

RECYCLE-IT! Make us your first call! Reasonable Rates. Fast, Friendly & Uniformed Staff.

PETS 477

PETS

ANGORA RABBITS, M or F. Black/ grey/white, born July 28 & 30. $30 each. Call Marianne 604-530-8670 CATS & KITTENS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats.604-309-5388 / 856-4866 Dalmation pups, 1M, liver spotted, born july 1, ckc reg., 1st/2nd shots, deworm, $1200. (604)793-5130 DOBERMAN PUPS. Registered, males.7wks, health guarntd, $1300. Phone (604) 589-7477 (Surrey). GERMAN SHEPHERD P/B CKS reg. 1M 2F. 8 wks. 604-858-3313 sumasshepherds.wordpress.com GERMAN SHEPHERD Puppies CKC reg. exc pedigree, solid German working line Black & Tan wormed, micro chipped & vaccinated. Ready to go Sept 30th. $900. (604)462-7191 Or to view refer to obedienceplus.com GREAT DANE X English Mastiff. Male, 5yrs old. Free to good home. Call Peter 604-465-1826. HUSKY LAB X pups. 7wks. Good temperment. 7 F. 2 M. Ready to go. $300. 604-835-3951 JACK RUSSELL pups, cute, short, stocky, smooth coat, tails doc, 1st shots. $550 (604)798-9233 Chwk JACK RUSSELL X Sheltie puppies $280. Very cute. Please call: 604820-5242. JACK RUSSEL PUPPIES, tri-colour tails docked, 1st shots, vet checked Call 604-820-5225. LAB pups, 1st shots, vet✓ dewormed, luxurious coats, qual feed, fam/raised,$400.604-845-3769chwk

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#1A STEEL BUILDING SALE! Save up to 60% on your new garage, shop, warehouse. 6 colors available! 40 year warranty! Free shipping, the ﬁrst 20 callers! 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

AT A CLICK of a mouse, www.BCLocalBiz.com is your local source to over 300,000 businesses! CAN’T GET UP YOUR Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift. Call 1-866-981-6591. Can’t Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1866-981-5991 FUTURE STEEL BUILDINGS CLEARANCE - Pre-engineered and custom-sized to your requirements. Factory-direct pricing. Some models discounted to half-price to clear. CALL FOR FREE BROCHURE AND QUOTE 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170. Home Cottage Building Deals!! NOCRETE TM Prefabricated Panel Instant Foundation System - Basement $69.99/foot, Crawlspace $49.99/foot! ICF Concrete $19.99/5.33SF Block. 792SF 2484SF Shell Erected + Exterior Lock-up + Interior Framing from $29,975.00!! www.greenrpanel.com / 1-800-871-7089. Local Dealer/ Installers!!! HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com NEW Norwood SAWMILLS - LumberMate-Pro handles logs 34” diameter, mills boards 28” wide. Automated quick-cycle-sawing increases efﬁciency up to 40%. www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT - FREE Information: 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDING INVENTORY SALE... $4 to $11/sq.ft. Immediate orders only - FREE shipping, some exclusions. Up to 90 days to pay. Deposit required. Pioneer Manufacturers since 1980. 1-800-668-5422.

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Flugelhorn, Yamaha, silver, 3 valve with case & leather gig bag, $800. (604)858-6660 PIANO & BENCH, Weber Berlin, perfect condition bought brand new 1982. $2000. 604-308-3177

AUTO FINANCING

REAL ESTATE

LOTS

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MORTGAGES

BANK ON US! Mortgages for purchases, renos, debt consolidation, foreclosure. Bank rates. Many alternative lending programs.Let Dave Fitzpatrick, your Mortgage Warrior, simplify the process!1-888-711-8818 dave@mountaincitymortgage.ca

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TEXAS LAND - 20 Acres ONLY $99 per/mo. $0 Down, $12,900 Near Growing El Paso. Owner Financing, No Credit Checks Money Back Guarantee. Free Map/Pictures. 800-755-8953 www.sunsetranches.com

APARTMENT/CONDO

DELTA NORTH

SHANNON GARDENS The Place to Live in N. Delta Park Like Setting

1 Bdrm $850/mo; 2 bdrms from $1000 + hydro. Quiet bldg. Heat, hot water, garborator, f/s, d/w, f/place. Inste storage & u/g pkg. Heated indoor pool & sauna.

Call 604-591-5666

Website: www.aptrentals.net SURREY

DONCASTER APARTMENTS

Newly Renovated

Family oriented bldg. Spacious 1 & 2 bdrm suites near Guildford mall. Quiet, well maintained property. Laminate & carpet ﬂooring with tile entrance. Fireplace, D/W, in-suite storage, laundry room, large patio. Secure prkg. avail. Heat & Hot Water. No pets. Well worth your inspection.

604-589-1805

www.aptrentals.net

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL FOR LEASE

Former Langley Legion Retail / Ofﬁce 84 parking stalls, 11,388 sq.ft., 56th & Eastleigh Crescent, Langley City. For info call:

604-530-5646 or email: info@marcon.ca

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

$0 DOWN & we make your 1st payment at auto credit fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 www.autocreditfast.ca DLN 30309

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

1997 CIVIC h/back, 5/spd, manual steering, Clifford anti-theft, 115K, runs great. $3000. 604-535-2964.

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2000 Volkswagen Jetta GLX - 158K every possible option, auto, leather, htd. seat, alloy $6995 604.657.8659

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $100 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

2000 HONDA Civic EX, 4 dr, auto, loaded. 80,000 kms. Mags. Looks like new. $5,300. 604-518-9735

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2005 GMC JIMMY, 2 dr. 4x4 auto, fully loaded ONLY 90K $7995 D#9987. 604-916-9156.

1999 HONDA ACCORD, auto, fully loaded, AirCared, very clean, good cond, $2800. 778-848-7621

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1990 Volvo 740, auto, 4dr sedan, Silver, new parts, $2400 obo. Call 778-395-3853.

1998 SEBRING JXI Convertible. Exc. cond. Must be seen. $5850/obo. Call Bob 604-765-5546

19-ACRES, LEVEL & TREED on Sunshine Coast. Creek at back & road down side. Rural, beautiful Powell River. Call Neil Frost 604483-6345. Coast Realty Group.

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1998 ACURA 5 cyl, 4dr sunroof, p/w, alarm, new tires, no accidents $3500. negot. Nirmal 604-773-4778

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PIANO, YAMAHA, with bench, excellent condition, $2000. Call (604)792-2967

CLAYTON HEIGHTS. 1 Bdrm COACH HOUSE, $750/mo.; 2 bdrm suite $900/mo.; 3 bdrm house, $1800; the whole house $2700/mo N/P, N/S. Call 604-763-2242.

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2001 Pontiac Sunfire coupe 150k only auto p/s. air, grey on grey $2995. D#9987 604-916-9156. WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Last week 12 out of 18 applications approved! We fund your future not your past. Any Credit. Want a VISA? www.coastlineautocredit.com or 1-888-208-3205

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2003 JETTA Station Wagon. 1.8 turbo, auto, leather, a/c, $7900. Stock #3. DL# 5691. 604-351-6170

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2003 VW Golf diesel TDI 4 dr, 5 spd, a/c, p/w, p/l, CD, s/roof, $8200 Stock #3. DL# 5691. 604-351-6170 2007 Honda Civic.7 yr. p. train warr, 77 hwy kms, 1 owner.Lady driven. exc cond. $11,500. 604-534-7066.

TRUCKS & VANS

1990 DODGE Caravan, full load, blue on blue, aircared, 231K, very gd cond, $1200 obo. 604-783-4650 1992 CHEV CARGO van, reblt engine, 69,500 kms. new battery, runs good. $1250. 604-596-4763. 1993 FORD F350, 14 foot tilt deck, auto, no air-care needed, auto $6500 obo. Call (604)597-2043 1996 FORD F250 - 7.3 pwr. stroke diesel, auto, immaculate, no accid. all pwr. option $9995/ 604.657.8659 2000 WINDSTAR SEL - New transmission. Aircared. 200K. Asking $4800: (604)536-4618 2002 FORD Windstar cargo van, no acc auto, full pwr, 200K only. $3500. D#9987. 604-916-9156. 2005 CHEVY SILVERADO, 4 dr. 5.3L, 2WD, Low 106,000 kms. $8,500. Call 604-808-1482. 2005 NISSAN Xterra se, 4x4, loaded, auto, keyless, alarm, $19,999. 604-593-3902, 778-928-9181. 2007 Chevy 3/4 ton express cargo, Ready for business. 110K. $13,500 D#9987. 604-916-9156.

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2008 HONDA CIVIC 4/dr auto, p/w, p/l, A/C, CD, light blue, mag wheels 29K. $12,500. Call 604-825-9477.

2007 DODGE RAM 1500 Quad Cab Big Horn, 20’ alloys, mint. new brakes/tires, safety inspected, no accidents. $15,995 (604)328-1883

CARS - DOMESTIC

2009 TOYOTA YARIS 4dr H/B, auto, many options, 18,000K, silver. $8800 ﬁrm. 604-538-4883

2007 GMC Uplander Van, gold, 61K, 7/pass, under wrnty, loaded, no acci. $9,999. 604-785-8566.

1998 Dodge Neon, auto., 146,000km, new tires, new stereo. $3500. Call (604)794-5865 1998 FORD TAURUS SE - 4 dr. auto., pwr. options, burgundy, chrome alloy whls. 65 original K. runs great mint. $4595 (604)328-1883 1999 Mustang “electric green” 6cyl, auto, fully loaded, 1 owner, good cond $5,000 obo cell 604-614-3779 2001 OLDSMOBILE Aurora, black 4 dr, s/roof, pw/pl, htd mirrors, lthr int. 130K’s, $5450. 604-581-4572

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2002 DAMON MOTORHOME 36’ long, 8.1 Vortex GM engine, Allison trans. 40,000mi., 2 slide outs. Many other options. Very clean $62,500. 604-531-3257 or 604-860-4114. View at: 1054-161A St., W.Rock

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2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER SE - auto, loaded. Fun, economical. Great shape. $3950 (604)514-4849

2006 CHEVY IMPALA LT, loaded, sun roof, black & beautiful, 86K, $7900 Langley 604.309.3135

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1984 24’ Citation, GMC Motorhome, 85,000km, many recent upgrades, exc cond., $6000. (604)858-9028

2002 PT CRUISER Ltd. Edition, Classic black auto fully ld’d mint cond 96K $5500 obo 604-476-1569

2005 FORD TAURUS, 100K. No acc. 1 owner. Fully loaded. $5200 D#9987. 604-916-9156.

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