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Hockey parents ‘stunned’Coach banned for fighting, then elected league VPGrant [email protected]

A coach suspended a year for fighting with another coach is on the 2012-13 New Westminster Minor Hockey Association (NWMHA) executive, a situation which has upset some parents.

During a bantam level playoff game in March, Kevin O’Quinn fought with an opposing coach in front of players from both teams. Both coaches received one-year suspensions, but later in the spring at the association’s annual general meeting, O’Quinn was elected first vice-president.

Temple Anderson, parent of a nine-year-old son who plays hockey, said at the AGM there was a report on discipline mentioning two coaches had been suspended, but no names were given. Later in the meeting, she said, O’Quinn was nominated but few who were there knew he had been one of those being banned from being a bench boss for a year.

Eventually, word leaked out in the minor hockey community.

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Sixty feet above the hard pavement, Kevan Bonn throws one leg over the steel balcony railing, then the other.

Luckily, New Westminster firefighter Don Grossman is there to guide the rope securing her to the training tower at the Queensborough fire hall, gently easing her to the ground.

“It was so fun,” says Bonn, unclipping from her blue safety harness and peeling off her coveralls.

“I wanted to jump off the building.”

Bonn is one of 17 young women from around Metro Vancouver participating in Camp Ignite, a mentorship program to expose them to the challenges and opportunities of a career in the fire services. Over the course of four days they learn how to properly unroll and roll up hoses, safely enter confined spaces, operate heavy firefighting equipment like the Jaws of Life, as well as the fitness and nutritional regimes required to handle the job. Saturday, the camp spent the

morning learning high-angle rescue techniques.

For Bonn, a 17 year-old New Westminster resident, dangling from the high tower off the end of a rope sealed the deal. Her uncle is a firefighter, so she knew about the job from listening to his stories. But until she signed up for Camp Ignite, she didn’t know if she had physical and mental capabilities to launch herself in his footsteps.

“I’ve learned I really want to focus on this as a career,” says Bonn. “I learned I can do it as long as I have faith in myself.”

Which is more than half the battle for prospective young firefighters, especially women, says Kathy Ius, a New Westminster firefighter for 12 years and one of the camp’s organizers.

When she broke into the fire service, there were only a half dozen female fighters in Metro Vancouver. She had no one to guide her through the grueling physical requirements of the job or the mental and emotional wear it can inflict.

Igniting young women in firefighting

curtis Heath, of the new westminster Police department, photographs the panel on the stanley cup containing the name of his grandfather, who played for the toronto maple leafs when they won the nHl championship in 1967. the cup was on display at Queen’s Park arena on monday thanks to bill ranford, who got to spend the day with the chalice as the goaltending coach with this year’s champions, the los angeles kings.

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Tracy Wiens, Christina Lewall and Riley McMitchell star in DragonDiva Operatic Theatre’s latest production, Old Maid and the Thief, which comes to Bernie Legge Theatre in Queen’s Park Aug. 21 and 23.

The DragonDiva Operatic Theatre Company will be heading back to its old digs at the Bernie Legge Theatre in New Westminster’s Queen’s Park later this month.

The company is touring “a fresh take” on The Old Maid and the Thief, which was originally performed on NBC Radio in 1939.

DragonDiva takes the audience back to the live recording of the radio show, including commercials of the day, backstage drama and a warm-up act that performed several Andrews Sisters hits.

The five-year-old troupe has moved to the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam, but after opening the show on Gabriola Island they will return to their old Queen’s Park stomping grounds to perform on Aug. 21 and 23. The tour concludes Aug. 24-25 at Evergreen.

For all tickets, including New West, visit www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca.

Pattullo to close

The Pattullo Bridge will close this weekend, as TransLink plans to re-pave a portion of the 75-year-old structure “where damage to the asphalt pavement at the south end has become a safety concern.” To facilitate the work, the bridge will be closed to traffic from Friday, Aug. 17 at 9 p.m., until 3 a.m. on Monday Aug. 20. TransLink said the work will depend on the weather and if there is precipitation heavier than showers the work will be postponed until the following weekend.

While the bridge is closed to traffic, TransLink will do a thorough examination of the bridge deck, and possibly do other work such as repairing some of the corroded pedestrian guard rail. Alternate routes include the Queensborough, Alex Fraser and Port Mann bridges.

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Homebound? THe Library deLiversBeing homebound due to age, illness or lack of mobility need not mean missing out on the library. The New Westminster Public Library Home Service makes deliveries of library materials such as books, videos, DVDs and magazines.

If you are interested in this service for yourself or someone else, please call the New Westminster Public Library at 604-527-4650.

Free LegaL advice ProgramThe UBC Law Students’ Legal Advice Program (LSLAP) will be offering free legal advice and representation in New Westminster this summer. These volunteer UBC law students, working under the guidance of supervising lawyers, provide legal advice in various areas of law, including criminal law, small claims, residential tenancy, immigration, employment law, and many more.

The new Westminster clinic is now open and located at century House (620 8th street) and operates Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays until august 17th, 2012.

Individuals in need of legal assistance can make an appointment with us by calling the LSLAP switchboard at 604-822-5791.

6TH annuaL Quayside boardWaLk FesTivaL and saLeaugust 18, 2012 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm on the Quayside boardwalk

Already shaping up to be the largest on record, organizers are anticipating over 10,000 treasure seekers and 175+ treasure laden tables.In addition, there will also be live music, great food vendors, healthy produce from the farmers market, raffle prizes for charities, pet centres, community services and an activity-oriented Kidz Zone for the entire family.

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* Since this is an outdoor event and subject to weather conditions, make sure to visit www.dancewithmenewwest.com on the day of to find out if the event is happening, and remember to bring your own lawn chair.

arT in THe LibraryThe New Westminster Public Library is participating in the New Westminster Cultural Crawl and has a family of artists displaying their work both on the Ramp Gallery and in the Reference Department.

Warren Fox’s latest abstract paintings deal with visions of continuity in life, death and change. Carmen Fox, who is just 15, has been using a camera since she was a child to capture the little things adults miss, making them beautiful. Brigit King uses a piece of found driftwood to embody the fighting spirit and determination of the salmon.

The artists’ work will be on display until august 31 during library open hours: monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 9:00 pm; saturday, 9:30 am to 9:00 pm; and sunday, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

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“It really opened my eyes,” says Ius, who survived fitness tests that broke even nationally ranked athletes on her path to becoming a firefighter. “What I wouldn’t have given to have this kind of program.”

For Kaylie Page, 17, climbing over the railing atop the training tower wasn’t as easy as she thought it would be.

“Just getting on that first edge is always a struggle,” says Page, an experienced rock climber.

But that challenge paled to that of rolling out a heavy fire hose in a straight line.

“That was one of the hardest things, to get it straight,” says Page, who attended the New Westminster fire department’s youth program last year.

But perseverance and working together with her group paid off.

“Overcoming a fear with a group is easier than doing it by yourself,” says Page. “It’s great to accomplish something you struggled with.”

That confidence and team building will stay with the young women in the camp, now in its second year, even if

they don’t go on to firefighting careers, says Ius.

“They get to learn about themselves, that if they put their mind to it, they can do anything.”

Kevan Bonn has already mapped out her path to a firefighting career. She’s going to take first aid courses then train as a flight attendant so she can “overcome a bit of shyness” and get a better grasp of working with the public while under pressure.

Kaylie Page is enthused about the search-and-rescue aspect of firefighting.

“It’s the one that really felt right.”

Standing amidst the organized chaos of groups of young women strapping on bright red safety helmets, learning how to properly tie off ropes, and securing victims in the stretcher baskets used for high angle rescues, Chris Clapton, a six-year veteran of the New West department looks around and smiles.

“It’s a good initiative,” he says. “It’s not the big boys club anymore.”

For more information about Camp Ignite, including an application form, go to www.campignite.com

Camp sparks self-confidence

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Clockwise from top left: JoJo Crossley, of Vancouver, gets help tying rope from Vancouver firefighter Ruth Czeppel at Camp Ignite at the Queensborough fire hall on Saturday; Kevan Bonn, 17, of New Westminster, is lowered from the high angle rescue training tower as Don Grossman of the New Westminster Fire Department guides the rope; Raylene Watson of Mission straps on her safety helmet; New Westminster firefighter Paul Nemeth shows Sydney Oremek how to properly secure her safety harness for high angle rescue exercises; Sabrina Mathias is lowered from the training tower.

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Last Recovery slo-pitch tournament in New West attracts more than 2,000 recovering addictsGrant [email protected]

Beer gardens may be a staple of adult slo-pitch tournaments but going through hassles of getting the proper permits for one is certainly not on the to-do list of organizers of the 13th annual Door Slam tourney in New Westminster this weekend.

The invitational tourney put on by the Last Door Recovery Society attracts more than 2,000 recovering addicts on 24 teams, the biggest recovery slo-pitch tournament in B.C. The Door Slam not only brings the recovery community together, it is part of the recovery process.

New Westminster native Mark Paddock, 30, has been a drug addict since he was 19. The big boy was an athlete growing up and was particularly good at rugby, playing at a provincial level. He had dabbled in drugs since a young age and so Paddock figures sports is the only thing that got him through high school and into working in the construction business.

“I was raised by an addict. It’s been a part of my life since long before I picked out my first drug,” says Paddock.

As he hung out in bars after work and on weekends, his drug use progressed. When he was 27, he overdosed on cocaine on the street and was taken to hospital with seizures.

“I was basically doing the funky chicken on the street corner. It happened a few times, but that one was kind of the last straw,” says Paddock.

His fiancé was also an addict so in a mutual decision they figured enough is enough. For about 18 months, he just did the basics to qualify as being “sober” while at the same time feeding his gambling addiction at local casinos.

Eventually he relapsed into drug use.

About four months ago Paddock decided to get serious about changing his life and sought help from New Westminster’s Last Door Recovery Society which took him into their program and provided accommodation.

“I’m genuinely happy for the first time in my life. It’s weird to say,” says Paddock. “Looking

back, I thought I was happy. I had the job, I had the girl, I had the house. But there was something [wrong], but you didn’t see it at the time. Now all I have is two suitcases of clothes, and I’m happy for the first time.”

The friendships and relationships he’s developed at Last Door are strong ones. One thing that’s helped is the physical activities encouraged by Last Door that he does, including kick boxing, working out at the Canada Games pool and playing slo-pitch.

“If they didn’t offer these type of outlets, I don’t know if I would have done as well,” says Paddock. “It gives you a sense of self-esteem. It doesn’t feel institutional here, it feels like I’m productive.”

Daniel Sinclair, 26, is a Last Door youth worker who coaches the society’s team in the tournament, and helps out with similar tournaments around the Lower Mainland. Baseball has been a big part of his life since he was five years old. But drugs have also been a big part of his life since he was 13.

“It didn’t take long for drugs to overpower everything in my life,” says Sinclair, who joined Last Recovery’s staff after 19 months in the program and six months of volunteering. “This tournament was created for people to get together. We want to be productive members of society, instead of destroying

everything that comes into our path. It’s part of the peer support recovery model.”

The tournament atmosphere off the diamond is more like a block party with kids fun zones, bouncy castles and family entertainment.

The Door Slam, Sinclair says, is about having fun, getting along with each other, learning how to take on a challenge and a goal, and working together as a team to reach that goal. It’s an example of how a person doesn’t need a substance to get high on life.

“You’re going to get a good feeling out of things like this,” says Sinclair.

“It’s a positive atmosphere where everybody encourages each other. That builds unity and respect.”

Ever since coming to Last Door, Paddock has been looking forward to the Door Slam as a fun way to help him go in the right direction on the base paths and in the real world.

“If you do everything put out for you [by Last Door] to do then a relapse won’t happen,” says Paddock.

“Stopping drugs is the easy part. It’s the learning how to live life that’s the hard part.”

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GRANT GRANGER/NEWSLEADERNew Westminster native Mark Paddock, left, and Last Door Recovery Society team coach Dan Sinclair will be participating in the 13th annual Last Door Door Slam slo-pitch tournament for recovering addicts in New Westminster this weekend.

Door Slam a fun part of recovery process

Mark Paddock I thought I was happy. I had the job, I had the girl, I had the house. But there was something [wrong], but you didn’t see it at the time. Now all I have is two suitcases of clothes, and I’m happy for the first time.

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“People are really stunned to find this out, really disgusted,” said Anderson. “To me if you’re punching somebody out in front of children, you’re not a member in good standing. How can a member who is not in good standing hold a position on the executive? This is a big one, this is violence in front of children. This is not a petty little thing.”

Since she found out, Anderson has been attempting to get the NWMHA to remove O’Quinn from the executive. She said the association’s constitution is “very lame” in dealing with such issues, and believes she has given the executive enough time to deal with it. So now Anderson intends to take her concerns to the Pacific Coast Amateur Hockey Association (PCAHA) and BC Hockey for some guidance.

A PCAHA representative told the NewsLeader the matter was up to New West Minor, saying being suspended as a coach does not preclude them from serving on an executive. Anderson believes it is something PCAHA should become involved with.

“They clearly need to address

this,” she said. “They have to address this, they can’t just shove it under the rug.”

O’Quinn said the PCAHA has already determined he was eligible to be on the executive.

“Being suspended from coaching has nothing to do with being on the executive,” O’Quinn told the NewsLeader.

Those opposed to his election had an opportunity to raise the issue at the AGM, said O’Quinn before refusing to comment any further. “The fact they are going to the paper is silly and a waste of time.”

NWMHA president Rob Nasato did not respond to

interview requests from the NewsLeader. Anderson said in email replies to her queries, Nasato declined to discuss the issue because it was a personnel matter. Anderson said it’s ironic that the league’s constitution calls for the first vice-president—O’Quinn’s role—to be responsible for discipline and to hear grievances.

“I’m not so sure someone who fights publicly in front of children should be in charge of discipline,” said Anderson.

However, she and other parents have been told that part of the job has been turned over to another executive member.

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Will it be a white elephant?That’s the worry for many New

West residents, now that a dump truck with $33 million (or more) in gold ducats is being tipped into that massive hole at the corner of Eighth and Columbia.

The nine-storey office tower it will pay for will either mire us in debt for years to come, or—at the other end of the spectrum—jump-start the Royal City into a new tier on its climb back to the top.

Because face it: Today, few employers are interested in this town.

I’ve been talking to commercial real estate experts the last few days, and thankfully, their view of this situation is pretty rosy.

Residents will have to be patient, though. They predict the office tower won’t fill with leasees until one to two years after completion, slated for December 2014. And that means a long wait to pay off our debt, because a potential purchaser for the building won’t look at it until its 60 to 70 per cent leased.

Incumbent politicians will be

in a tough spot in November 2014, as opponents hurl spitballs the size of Mars at them during the municipal election campaign, chanting about taxpayers’ hard-earned money.

The risk is putting politics ahead of wisdom: Don’t slash lease rates to fill the building; a buyer will pay more if you don’t.

It will be tough. Today, New West’s office market is “anemic,” as one expert called it.

Meantime, the city is bullish on the office tower’s selling points. It’s on SkyTrain, it’s Class A (the good stuff), it’s LEED Gold (green as can be). And Downtown’s getting pretty nice, too, with the new park, the River Market and so on.

But I’m told that doesn’t matter much. Big companies

want downtown Vancouver with all the legal, financial and other services nearby, and the status that comes with the address. Or at very least Metrotown.

Metrotower III, located next to Metropolis at Metrotown, will open mere months before New West’s tower, putting 400,000 square feet of primo (Class AAA, LEED Platinum) space on the market. It’s being built on spec, and some say it will fill office space needs for some time to come, as will the several towers in the works in Vancouver.

That said, there are enough smaller players who will be drawn to lower lease rates in New West.

“There’s enough local demand,” said one expert. “And you’ll pick up a couple of government deals. It’ll get done. It’ll just take a long time, that’s all.”

And it will get sold at a price high enough to retire the debt.

“The city has to be patient and get it leased up. In the long-term picture, they should be able to make it out with not a great return, but a decent return on

their money. Then they’ve got a nice office building that supports the Downtown.”

And that’s the distinction between the position of Uptown Property Group—which pulled out of the project last November—and that of the city.

For four months before the city announced in March that it would proceed with the project on its own, I’m told they were scouring the development industry for a new partner. And no one bit.

Office market conditions are looking soft. For UPG, the goal was a decent return on its money.

For the city, though, there are the intangibles.

And that’s why the development industry supports what New West is doing.

The public sector can play an important role, “particularly in the important early stages where it can be a seed for economic development and growth,” said Adrien Byrne of the non-profit Urban Development Institute.

OK, now let’s get our money back

The sentence handed down to former RCMP Cpl. Benjamin Monty Robinson is a disgrace.

It leaves the justice system in ill repute. Everyone involved in this obstruction of justice case should do all they can to see the sentence is changed to more properly fit the crime, and the criminal.

Robinson was the officer in charge of a four-man RCMP squad who Tasered Polish immigrant Robert Dziekanski to death at the Vancouver Airport in October, 2007. One year later, in October, 2008, he was at a party in South Delta. He left and, while driving home, struck and killed a 21-year-old motorcyclist, Orion Hutchinson. Robinson had his children in the car and immediately left the scene of the crash with them. He went home, downed several shots of vodka, and then returned to the scene.

He was charged and eventually convicted of obstruction of justice. On Friday, July 27, B.C. Supreme Court Justice Janice Dillon sentenced Robinson to a 12-month conditional sentence on the obstruction of justice charge. One month is to be served under house arrest. He received no jail time.

Robinson did not resign from the RCMP until July 20, the day his sentencing hearing began. He will receive an RCMP pension, recognizing all his years in the force, including the past four years, where he has been paid while not working.

Dillon’s sentence completely glossed over the fact Robinson was an RCMP officer. As such, any conviction on an obstruction of justice charge is far more serious than in other circumstances. She also said he deserved a lighter sentence because he is of native extraction, a statement that has drawn scorn from numerous aboriginal leaders.

The sentence must be appealed. It cannot be allowed to stand, if we truly believe police must be held to a higher standard when they are convicted of breaking the law.

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Re: Documents reveal friction between city, Uptown Property Group (Column, NewsLeader, Aug. 1)

Reading this article and knowing a few things about the civic centre project and office developments in general, I believe New Westminster should not build the office tower.

Property developers in this region are only building speculative office space in downtown Vancouver, not New Westminster.

My concerns are based on the following:

• the only major office space being built in New West is by Wesgroup at the Brewery District site, and only after they secured a tenant. It will take many years to totally build out that site as they slowly attract tenants. They are not building on spec.

• Already there is more than one million square feet of office space being built that will open in the next three years in Greater Vancouver

• No private investor is looking to New West to invest in new office space. That’s why the city hasn’t found a major tenant or buyer.

The City of New West is not a property developer. This is not their mandate. It is not too late

to cap the building at the roof of the civic centre component and cancel the office component, unless a major tenant (more than 60,000 square feet of the 137,000 sq ft) can be found.

Better still, why not fill the hole with the parkade and cap it at street level creating no $59 million loan, no missing tenants, no major debt.

As a taxpayer I do not want to be burdened with mounting debt and a city-funded white elephant.

We have too many other issues—like paying off the Pier Park, placing funds aside for a replacement Massey Theatre and a replacement Canada Games Pool and Centennial Community Centre, all projects to be completed in the next seven years.

Andy HullNew Westminster

PEOPLE WILL BE SURPRISED

James Crosty’s campaign calling on the city to hold a referendum on whether to borrow $59 million was never about the office tower, the civic centre or cheap character slamming. It was always about giving the people a right—through referendum—to determine if they wanted to take

on an additional $59 million debt.

Second, the fiscal issue that faced the public was a City of New Westminster initiative—not a Crosty one. It was part of the largest borrowing bylaw in the history of the city and one that elected officials never mentioned and were never given a mandate for.

The city supplied the Alternative Approval Process Elector Response Form and Mr. Crosty and other taxpayers acted on this option provided by the city. It appears 2,098 people had the same calling. Crosty and others managed to collect over 1,504 themselves. Recognition also goes to those 594 individuals who took it upon themselves to deliver their forms to City Hall.

Third, it took an estimated $150,000, multiple politicians, ad campaigns, editorials, letters to the editor and nearly six months to get 10,000 voters to the polls in 2011. By contrast, it took less than 30 days, in the middle of summer, no money, limited forms from City Hall and dedicated volunteers to get 2,098 signatures on a form requesting a referendum.

That is one fifth of the 2011 voters. I trust that this will not go unrecognized by the city,

council and supporters what this number actually means and recognize that things would likely have been very different had the playing field been fair.

Mr. Crosty lost the last election.

Some people are behaving like sore winners, constantly dredging up this fact.

For those who do not have a history in New Westminster, Mr. Crosty has made significant and positive contributions to this city, and has done so without personal gain, city funding, bullying, intimidating, and without misleading the public or slamming anyone’s personal character.

Crosty has been a citizen advocate for nearly 22 years.

Mr. Crosty didn’t disappear after the election, and continues to fight for his rights as a taxpayer. With the city’s total debt approaching 127.5 Million ($59 million included), I have no doubt you will see more of him.

I also think when his detractors read the names of the people who signed the opposition form, they will realize just how isolated they are in their opinions of this referendum and Mr. Crosty.

Paul ThompsonNew Westminster

City engaged in too-risky businessByrne said the Vancouver Trade

and Exhibition Centre, built by the public agency PAVCO, is an example of a building that would not profit a private company, but delivers huge benefits for the city.

Byrne also pointed to the work of the Surrey City Development Corp., established in 2007. Its mission is to undertake projects that achieve the city’s “social, community, environmental and economic goals.”

As a strategic move, New West’s office tower could pay great dividends. The office tower is already providing construction jobs and will create office jobs once complete. But what’s perhaps more important, Byrne added, is the message it will send beyond our borders.

“I think the payoff from this is it will provide a guide to the development industry that the city is serious about commercial development and economic growth in the region.”

Others will say cities are losing sight of their mandates and getting involved in areas where they lack the expertise, and where they expose taxpayers to undue risk. Fix the roads, take care of the parks.

We tend to decide our position on this in retrospect, in the wake of success or failure.

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The final step in the process came Friday with the NCAA’s presidents council approving SFU. That means SFU’s varsity teams will be eligible to compete for NCAA championships, and gives the school voting privileges at future NCAA conventions.

The approval came after the NCAA passed a recommendation to allow Canadian schools in if they have been accepted as a candidate by a

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SPORTSWLA names New West’s Mydske as top defenderGary AhujaBlack Press

Last year, Brett Mydske was the Western Lacrosse Association’s unsung hero award winner, but this time around, he has been deemed the league’s top defender.

Mydske, a 24-year-old from New Westminster, added that trophy to his collection last Thursday (Aug. 9), the second straight day a member of the Langley Thunder was honoured with one of the WLA’s top awards.

“I don’t go our for the individual awards, but I guess when you get them, it is icing on the cake,” he said.

“Obviously it is nice to win awards and stuff like that because it means you are doing something right on the floor.

“But I can’t take credit for all of it because when you are playing a team defence like ours, everybody on the floor contributes.”

Thunder coach Rod Jensen calls Mydske — a six-foot-four, 225-pound defender — a “quiet leader who is developing into a phenomenal defender.”

“He just goes about his business quietly, but I tell you, the other offensive players don’t like it when he checks them.”

Mydske played his minor and his junior lacrosse in his hometown, New Westminster, before being selected by the Thunder in the 2010 draft.

This was his third full season with Langley, and he also plays professionally for the Edmonton Rush of the National Lacrosse League. Mydske has also suited up for Canada at the world indoor championships last year.

Jensen said Mydske is such a good defender because of his strength, leverage and balance.

“A lot of defenders like to beat the crap out of people but they don’t have good balance, so after they chop or whatever, the player gets around them,” Jensen said.

“And he has the long reach so he can keep the offensive player a little bit away.”

Mydske said he began focusing on defence when he was at the intermediate level.

“I like it because you get to match up against the best offensive players all the time,” he said.

“I kind of have a theory that you don’t always

win or lose games on offence. When it comes down to the last 30 seconds and they have the ball, it is the defence that can ultimately lose you the game by letting them score. So I kind of like the pressure.”

He also said that as a defensive player, each game is different as to what strategy he should employ.

“Some refs call it tighter so you have to get a feel for the game,” Mydske said.

“For me, it is all about getting the offensive player in an uncomfortable situation where they feel uncomfortable and not let them dictate what they want to do.”

• Two members of the New Westminster Salmonbellies were named to the second WLA all-star team. Ian Hawksbee made it on defence while Ilija Gajic was named as a forward along with former New West top scorer Athan

Iannucci, now playing for the Thunder.WLA commissioner Casey Cook, a New

Westminster resident and school trustee, was named executive of the year.

• The Burnaby Lakers first appearance in the Western Lacrosse Association playoffs since 2008 didn’t last long.

The Langley Thunder, first-place finishers during the regular season, defeated the Lakers 11-10 at Bill Copeland Arena on Thursday to sweep their best-of-seven semifinal in four games.

The Thunder jumped out to a 3-1 lead after one period with the visitors’ third goal coming with five seconds left by Athan Iannucci. But Burnaby bounced back in the second with four consecutive goals and went to the third period holding a 7-6 lead.

In the third, Iannucci scored twice to give Langley an 11-9 lead just past the midway point and then hung on from there with Burnaby only managing to score on a Matt Quinton penalty shot with 11 seconds left. It was Quinton’s third goal of the game. Scott Jones scored twice and has two assists. Dane Stevens had a goal and three assists while Colton Clark had four helpers for Burnaby. Single goals went to Trevor Moore, Chase Williams, Scott Tinning and Peter McFetridge.

Langley will face the winner of the Coquitlam-Victoria semifinal which was tied 2-2 heading into Game 5 Tuesday.

Rod Jensen, Langley Thunder head coach He just goes about his business quietly, but I tell you, the other offensive players don’t like it when he checks them.

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The BC Liberals have confirmed small-business owner Hector Bremner will be the party’s candidate in the New Westminster riding in the 2013 provincial election.

He had previously announced his candidacy for the party’s nomination. No others have come forward to challenge him so he will be acclaimed at the riding’s nomination meeting Aug. 18 according to a party press release.

“New Westminster is a booming town that is filled with young families who are working hard to get ahead. These people want their government to maintain low taxes, controlled spending and economic stability,” said Bremner in the release.

It said Bremner plans to make jobs, the economy and continued improvements to Royal Columbian Hospital a key part of his campaign.

The New Democrats had

already proclaimed union leader Judy Darcy as its candidate, replacing current MLA Dawn Black who is retiring after stints in both Ottawa as an MP and Victoria.

Thornebridge sets up community fund

The first recipients of the Thornebrige Gardens Community Fund will be the New Westminster Symphony Orchestra and the Century House Peer Counselling Program.

The retirement community has created the fund to support programs or activities that will benefit New Westminster seniors. It’s intended for community-based charities, non-profit organizations, charitable events and community-based activities. It is sponsored by Thornebridge’s ownership group.

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evaluate applications twice a year focusing on “programs that promote seniors independence, choice, wellness and quality of life,” said a Thornebridge press release.

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Contributed photoNew West resident Hector Bremner has been named the official candidate for the BC Liberals in the New Westminster riding for the 2013 provincial election.

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A tiny orphaned hummingbird rescued from a barge on the Sunshine Coast last month has grown up to become one of Wildlife Rescue’s biggest success stories, the Burnaby-based group says.

On July 4, a pair of rufous hummingbirds, which were just a few days old, were brought into the WRA Care Centre at Burnaby Lake.

Huddled in a nest the size of a small mushroom cap, the siblings weighed less than three grams and measured just four centimetres.

They were extremely weak and their prospects looked grim. The birds were put on a 10-minute feeding schedule between dawn and dusk, and while the weaker sibling died after a few days, the stronger nestling began to thrive.

Over the years the WRA has successfully treated dozens of adult rufous and Anna’s hummingbirds but this is the first time in its 33-year history that it has raised a hummingbird nestling.

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As well as its small size, the surviving nestling presented a number of challenges for staff. Unlike other young birds, it had to be kept at a much cooler temperature at night to trigger a state of torpor to slow its metabolism to reduce its need for food—something that occurs naturally in the wild.

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condition and her flight is now so swift and agile, that staff struggle to catch it for examination.

After five weeks in care, the bird is now ready to fend for itself and will be released early on Monday morning (Aug. 13) at Widgeon Marsh in Port Coquitlam by one of the WRA rehabilitation staff.

“This is the first time we have reared a rufous hummingbird nestling and it has turned into one of our biggest successes,” said Bakker. “It has really been a huge effort by WRA staff and volunteers to ensure that she got the very specialized care she needed and we are really excited that she has a chance to live out in the wild.”

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The tiny hummingbird was hand fed inside the Wildlife Rescue Association facility (above), but was eventually able to move to its outside space and feed itself.

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Q : One of my co-workers has recently been promoted to supervise our group of about a dozen junior employees. He has suddenly become very unpleasant and demanding, and he isn’t even working that hard. What can be done?

Your situation, unfortunately, is relatively common. Someone is promoted to a supervisory position and he or she immediately assumes a new personality, which is quite often less attractive.

He is probably rather ambitious which management is now acknowledging with this promotion. He pursued this opportunity and succeeded over other applicants.

Now, however, he finds himself in an entirely different situation from when he worked beside you and your colleagues. For the first time he will be evaluated for the work of others.

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In addition, because he is likely somewhat insecure with his new responsibilities, he could be overcompensating by being unpleasant, as you note. He may think this approach is suitable for supervising others.

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You mention that he isn’t working that hard. Be careful with this observation as his new position won’t require the same amount of manual labor. And, remember that his boss will be evaluating his work in any event.

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Some municipalities have suggested modernizing elections to make voting more convenient, and reverse the recent trend to lower voter turnout. Clark proposed the idea during last year’s B.C. Liberal leadership campaign.

Justice Minister Shirley Bond announced Thursday that she has asked Chief Electoral Officer Keith Archer to set up an expert panel to make recommendations. Archer asked the government last year to give him authority to conduct pilot projects for electronic voting, and to consider extending voter registration to 16- and 17-year-olds, as has been done in Australia and some U.S. states.

During his leadership bid, Health Minister Mike de Jong proposed lowering the voting age from 18 to 16, to encourage younger people to get involved as part of their high school education.

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With less than half the money allocated in Chong’s current ministry budget, another $6.75 million came from the 2010 Sports and Arts Legacy. That $60 million fund was created in the 2010 budget to offset earlier recession-driven cuts to adult arts and sports organizations from provincial gambling revenues. It will be gone after this year, and there is no indication where it might be made up next year.

When the recession hit in 2008, the B.C. Liberal government cut grant funding from the B.C. Lottery Corp. from $156 million to $113 million, then raised it back to $120 million to restore funds to school district parent advisory councils. Applicants were told that arts and sports funding from lotteries would be restricted to organizations for young people and the disabled.

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130 HELP WANTED

SANDWICH ARTISTS

ALL SHIFTS, F/T & P/T No experience necessary.

Uniform and training provided.1 free meal included daily.

SUBWAY Unit # 21A - 800Mc Bride Blvd.

Call Mandy 778-883-9227after 11:30a.m. or e-mail:

[email protected]

START NOW10 Customer Service positions available!

Up to $20.00/hr paid weekly

Must be outgoing and motivated!!!!

Call Erica 604 777 2195

T-MAR INDUSTRIES located in Campbell River is hiring for the position of Heavy Duty Me-chanic. Position comes with a competitive benefi t package and applicant must possess a valid driver’s license. For de-tails visit www.t-mar.com Contact Tyson Lambert by Fax: 250-286-9502 or by Email:[email protected]

134 HOTEL, RESTAURANT,FOOD SERVICES

Canuel Caterers

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

Fax resume to 604-575-7771.

F/T Sushi Chef (Burnaby) Gaya Japanese sushi. $18.75/hr. Eng. / Kor is benefi cial. 3-5 yrs exp. High

school grad. (604)368-0086

136A JANITORIAL SERVICES

JANITORIAL STAFF req in Surrey Burnaby & Vancouver area. Various shifts. Fax resume 604-270-0443

160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

CERTIFIED ELECTRICIANS WANTED for growing northern company. Competitive wages and benefi ts. Safety tickets needed. Fax 250-775-6227 or email:[email protected]. Apply online: www.torqueindustrial.com

CERTIFIED MILLWRIGHTS NEED-ED for growing northern company. Competitive wages and benefi ts. Safety tickets necessary. Fax re-sume to 250-775-6227 or email:[email protected]: www.torqueindustrial.com

115 EDUCATION


160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

AUTOMATED TANK MANUFAC-TURING INC. is looking for weld-ers. Due to a huge expansion to our plant located in Kitscoty, Alber-ta, 20km west of Lloydminster. We have openings for 10-3rd year ap-prentices or journey person weld-ers. We offer best wage in industry. 3rd yr apprentice $28-$30/hr, jour-ney person $32-$35/hr, higher with tank experience. Profi t sharing bo-nus plus manufacturing bonus in-centive. Full insurance package 100% paid by company. Good working environment. Join a win-ning team. Call Basil or Blaine at; (offi ce)780-846-2231; (fax)780-846-2241 or send resume to:

[email protected]@autotanks.ca

Keep your feet on the ground in a safe welding environment through inhole manufacturing process. No scaffolding or elevated work plat-form.

Concrete FinishersPCL Constructors Westcoast Inc. is seeking skilled Concrete Finishers for patch and concrete surface repairs for projects in the GVRD. Good knowledge of methods and products used to patch/repair concrete walls and columns required.

Send resume via fax 604-241-5301 or

[email protected]

SHINGLE SAWYER needed in Gold River. Pendragon For-est Products Ltd. Apply to: Box 1100 Gold River B.C., V0P 1G0. Call 250-283-2111 or 604-369-3045. Or Email: [email protected]

PERSONAL SERVICES

171 ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

RELAXING MASSAGE Back door.

3849 Hastings ~ 778-908-3315

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

DROWNING IN DEBTS? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower pay-ments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. AVOID BANK-RUPTCY! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1 877-556-3500.

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad cred-it? Bills? Unemployed? Need Mon-ey? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Accep-tance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420.

www.pioneerwest.com

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

MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

191 NUTRITION/DIET

SLIM DOWN FOR SUMMER! Lose up to 20 lbs in just 8 weeks. Call Herbal Magic today! 1-800-854-5176.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

203 ACCOUNTING/TAX/BOOKKEEPING

ACCOUNTINGBOOKKEEPING

SERVICES30 years experience, Business, Non-profi t

Organizations, Housing & Personal taxes, payroll.Gilles 604-789-7327,

604-946-0192www.scorpio-consulting.com

242 CONCRETE & PLACING

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

PLACING & Finishing * Forming* Site Prep, old concrete removal

* Excavation & Reinforcing* Re-Re Specialists

32 Years Exp. Free Estimates.

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184


260 ELECTRICAL

#1113 LOW COST ELECTRIC Panel upgrade, trouble shooting

Lic & Bonded. Alfred 604-522-3435

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

281 GARDENING

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

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

287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

ADDITIONS & RENOVATIONS Electrical, Plumbing Res/Comm. Liability Ins & WCB. 604-600-1368

HOME IMPROVEMENTSCarpentry, painting, drywall, tilesQuality work - reasonable price

Martin 778-355-5840MLG ENTERPRISES All Aspects OF Home Improvements, Landscaping & Garden Solutions (604)501-9290

320 MOVING & STORAGE

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

ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person*Reliable Careful Movers. *RubbishRemoval. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020

AFFORDABLE MOVINGLocal & Long Distance

From $45/Hr1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks

Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 MenFree estimate/Seniors discount

Residential~Commercial~Pianos

604-537-4140

BEST RATE MOVING

EXPERIENCED MOVERS W/ AFFORDABLE RATESStarting $40/hr.

LICENSED & INSURED✶ Local & Long Distance ✶

✶ Seniors Discount ✶

604-787-8061SPARTAN Moving Ltd.

Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials.

Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

D.J PAINTINGInterior & Exterior

• Drywall Repair • Many Years Experience

Free estimates604-258-7300

cell: 604-417-5917

UPCOMING AVAILABLE ROUTES

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On July 10, 2012, at 6666 Linden Avenue, Burnaby, B.C., Peace Offi cer(s) of the North Vancouver RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: a brown 1997 Mazda Protege, VIN:JM1BC1430V0156122, BCL: 332 LSH, on or about 14:37 Hours.The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been used in the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 322 (Theft) Criminal Code of Canada.Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO fi le Number: 2012-1130, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture

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

In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT:


329 PAINTING & DECORATINGAAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

“

ABOVE THE REST “Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est.

Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB.

Call (778)997-9582

STAN’S PAINTING

Comm. & Res. BBB, WCB.

KITCHEN & BATH RENO’S

Tiles, Plumbing, Under fl oor Heating etc.

Seniors Discount Book by end of

Aug. - 10% off. 25 yrs exp. Guarantee on work. Refs.

(604)773-7811or 604-432-1857

AWD Interior/Ext Painting. Dry-wall/Ceiling Repairs. Call Will for a Free Estimate. (778)709-1081

A-TECH Services604-230-3539

Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL3 rooms for $299,

2 coats any colour(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls.Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed.

Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.www.paintspecial.com

BUDGET PAINTING, 25% Off Spe-cial, Int, Ext, Res, Comm, 15 Yrs Experience, Excellent References, Senior Discounts, Free Estimates, 1(604)619-1517

BUDGET PAINTING, 25% Off Spe-cial, Int, Ext, Res, Comm, 15 Yrs Experience, Excellent References, Senior Discounts, Free Estimates, 1(604)619-1517

338 PLUMBING

.EnterprisePlumbing, Heaitng, Gasfi tting

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

Gas Fitter ✭ PlumberFurnace Boilers, Hot Water TanksHot Water Heat, Plumbing Jobs.

Furnace cleaning with truck mounted machine

604-507-4606 or 604-312-7674

341 PRESSURE WASHING

Always!pressure washing, window cleaning, Gutter, lawn maintains, yard clean-up. Simon 604-230-0627

PEXPERT POWER Washing Services... Residential & Commercial

WorkSafeBC insuredSpecial OFFER @

www.expertpowerwashing.com

Mike 604-961-1280

POWER WASHINGGUTTER CLEANING

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE Call Ian 604-724-6373

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353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

FIVE STAR ROOFINGAll kinds of re-roofi ng & repairs.

Free est. Reasonable rates.(604)961-7505, 278-0375

GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, As-phalt Shingles, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters. $80. 604-240-5362

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

356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

PATRICK’S RUBBISH REMOVAL*Landscape *Trimming *Yard Clean

*Const. Clean. *ANYTHING!!! 1 Ton Truck. Call Patrick for Prompt Quality Service @ 604-808-1652.

FLEETWOOD WASTEBin Rentals 10-30 Yards.Call Ken at 604-294-1393

RECYCLE YOUR JUNK!Rubbish Removal, Caring for the

Earth. Professional Quality Service at Great Rates. 604-787-8782

RECYCLE-IT!JUNK REMOVAL

Recycled Earth Friendly• Estate Services • Electronics

• Appliances • Old Furniture• Construction • Yard Waste• Concrete • Drywall • Junk

• Rubbish • Mattresses & More!On Time, As Promised,Service Guaranteed!

604.587.5865www.recycleitcanada.ca

bradsjunkremoval.com

Haul Anything...But Dead Bodies!!

604.220.JUNK(5865)Serving The

Lower Mainland Since 1988

DISPOSAL BINSResidential & Commercial

Services

• Portable Toilets• Fencing • Containers• Waste Management

• StorageWe Recycle!GO GREEN!

www.EconPro.com604-882-2733

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

Always! deliver Top soil, bark mulch, sand & gravel. 7days/wk. Simon 604-230-0627 will spread

372 SUNDECKS

Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-782-9108www.PatioCoverVancouver.com


374 TREE SERVICES

A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est

Arborist ReportsAndrew 604-618-8585

$ Best Rates $

Tree removal done RIGHT!• Tree & Stump Removal

• Certifi ed Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck

• Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging

~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778 www.treeworksonline.ca

[email protected]% OFF with this AD

PETS

477 PETS

BOXER puppies ready Aug 12. Choose early. Vet ✓ tails/dewclaws, 1st shots. $875. 604-882-7477.

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

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are

Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at

fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

DACHSHUND MINI male pups, healthy, active, affectionate. Tan, blk, grey, w/dapple markings. $500.604-820-4763 [email protected]

FREE TO LOVING HOME. Beauti-ful black/white short hair cat, male, 1 yr. old. Special needs. Must be only cat. Evenings (604)826-3649

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS. Exc. bloodline. 3 males 3 females. 7 wks old. Ready to go. 604-226-7202

MALTI / SHIH-TZU / POODLE X. Pups/adults. Non-shedding. Paper trained. Call 604-820-9469

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604-856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

P/B Choc. lab puppies, 5M, 6F, born June 27, CKC reg. vet✓ $750. 604-217-6551 or 604-825-1730

PUPPIES FOR SALE, 7 wks old, Terrier X Multi Poo $400

Call 604-856-3855

Rot x Shep x Boerboel Mastiff pups, 6 m, 4 fm, fi rst shots, ready Sept 10. $500. each. Call (604)869-9905

YELLOW LAB PUPS. born June 25,1st shots, vet ✔, dewormed. $400. 5 F, 2 M (604)530-0336

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

542 FRUIT & VEGETABLES

BLUEBERRIES. U-PICK $1.30 lb. WE-PICK $2.00 lb. 19478 Dewd-ney Trunk Rd. Pitt Mead. 763-2808

548 FURNITURE

A NEW QUEEN MATTRESS SETStill in Original Plastic! Must Sell! Only $125 - CALL: 604-484-0379

MATTRESSES starting at $99• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings

100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

REAL ESTATE

625 FOR SALE BY OWNER

GREAT STARTER HOME &/OR INVEST-MENT ON RIONDEL RD. above Kootenay Lake. 4 k to Ashram 4 k to Riondel & beach. 2 3/4 acres & 2 storey unfi n-ished (but furnished) “Small is Beautiful” cabin. Good benches for build-ing, one with lake view. In Aug. appraised at $170,000 but older, fl exible vendor open to offers & might car-ry part of mortgage to suitable person or couple. For info & viewing please call : 1-780-566-0707

OWN YOUR pad + beautiful dble-wide (best in the park) 1547sf de-luxe 2 bdrm nr Whiterock. Pets OK. $299K. Better than a condo 604-777-2415

627 HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES!Older House • Damaged House

Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments

Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

Find the HOME of Your Dreams!

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REAL ESTATE

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

****BC Home Stagers**** Free List of affordable stagers Work exclu-sively w/vacant homes www.BCHomeStagers.com

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYSwww.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS

700 RENT TO OWN

STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN

• No Qualifi cation-Low Down •ABBOTSFORD - 2087 Lonsdale,HANDY MAN SPECIAL HOUSE,3 bdrm. w/ 2bd. Suite.$1,588/MO.CHILLIWACK- 8751 Bellevue Dr.

3 bdrm. w/ 2 bdrm. Suite1/2 DUPLEX lrg. yard on

quiet family street. $688/MO.Call Kristen 604-786-4663

www.ReadySetOwn.ca

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

BURNABY

Gable Gardens1 & 2 bdrms, available

Cable included, cat okayWalk to Highgate

604-521-3448

BURNABY

MAPLE PLACE TOWERS1 Bdrm Apts starting at $850 2 Bdrm Apts starting at $1100

Heat and hot water included. Dishwasher, fridge, stove, balco-ny, shared laundry. Avail Immed. Close to amen, schools and mall.

Call 604-421-1235www.aptrentals.net

Coquitlam 996sf clean 2bdrm 2bath nr Coq Ctr Douglas Coll, pool np/ns Aug 15. $1250. 604-941-3259

Coquitlam Silver Springs beaut 2bdrm 2bath unobstructed view nr Coq Ctr all schls Doug Coll. np/ns $1325. Aug 15. 604-941-3259

NEW WEST 621 Colburne; Avail Aug 1, quiet & clean 1 bdrm, 1 blk fr Queens Park & Canada Games pool. No pets, $740. 604-454-4540

NEW WESTMINSTER

DORIC MANOR236 - 8th St.

Bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 bdrm suites for rent. Includes heat / hot water and cable. Close to Massey Theatre, Douglas College, Royal City Mall.

Phone: 604-522-9153

SANDLEWOOD by Polygon. 2Bed-room, 2Baths, 2 walk-in closets. 951sf. gas and hot water incld. dishwasher, fridge, gas stove, in-suite laundry. Close to skytrain, mall, shops, clinics. amenities incl- gym, sauna, pool, jacuzzi, golf, lounge. No s/p. Long term. Avail imme. $1500/month. Call 604-830-7313.

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

NEW WESTMINSTER

Large newly renovated 1, 2 & 3 bdrm. units available from $950 in well-kept concrete building. New fl oors and appl’s. Freshly painted. Patio and large storage room inste. 3 laundries in bldg. Rent incl’s heat & hot water. Sauna & ja-cuzzi. 5 min. walk to skytrain, Douglas College & New West Quay. Close to all amenities.

Please call 604-834-1756 www.aptrentals.net

NEW WESTMINSTER

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

Call 604-540-6732

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

3400sf Warehouse 641 Lougheed Hwy 3 phase, sm offi ce, heated, 20x12 door. $2900m. 604-504-1825

715 DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

PORT COQUITLAM. 2 bdrm grd level duplex. Carport. Walk to WCX & shops. N/P. N/S. Refs. Sept. 1. $995/mo. + utils. 604-464-4258.

736 HOMES FOR RENT

BURNABY exec. home on Mona Ave. 4 bdrm. & den, 4 baths, new appl., $2850 mo. Sept 1. C.21Pru-dential 604-351-9452

COQUITLAMBlue Mountain & Como Lake

2,800sf. 2 lvl. 5 bdrm. 3 bath,lane access hm. Reno’d kit., W/D,

D/W, F/S, small pet neg. Easy hwy. access. Cls. to schools. Avail. Sept. 1 $2500

604.999.3227 or604.341.9166

750 SUITES, LOWER

BURNABY, 1 BDRM, open con-cept, $975/mth incl. heat & cable, NP/NS. Phone (604)526-4022.

COQUITLAM, 1018 Quadling Ave.Avail Aug 15th. 1 Bdrm bsmt ste in 4-plex. 4 Appls, peaceful backyard, close to shopping & bus. $775/mo. No Pets. 604-454-4540.

Coquitlam: Lwr level- 3bdr, 2bth in newer home. F/p, infl r heating. In-ste ldry. d/w $1300: 604-936-7177

COQUITLAM, Pinetree/Robson. 2 bdrm w/o suite. Laundry. Sept. 1. N/P. N/S. $950 incl utils & internet. Nr school & bus. 604-219-5253.

MAPLE RIDGE Kanaka. 2 bdrm, clean, own lndry. $1000 incl utils. N/S. N/P. Immed. 604-463-7235.

NEW WEST - 1 bdrm bsmt suite - n/s, n/p. no drugs. $700/mo util incl.Avail. Sept. 1. (604)522-4470

PORT Coquitlam Citadel Heights c/d/s. 1 Bdrm for sgle, sep entry. NP/NS. Hydro/cble/internet & lndry incl $700. Sept. 1. (604)942-6259

751 SUITES, UPPER

COQUITLAM Ranch Park 3 bdrm 2 bath upper fl r sxs duplex 1300sf nice clean clse to ament $1350 + utils Avail Sept 1. 778-355-2247

752 TOWNHOUSES

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

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1030/mo - $1134/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available. 19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938

TRANSPORTATION

810 AUTO FINANCING

DreamCatcher Auto Loans“0” Down, Bankruptcy OK -

Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals1-800-910-6402

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TRANSPORTATION

810 AUTO FINANCING

WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CRED-IT? Christmas in August $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-593-6095.

818 CARS - DOMESTIC

2001 NEON LX 2.0L, 4 dr A/C, P/W, sunroof, new rad, rear brakes, near new tires & battery Aircared to 2014 $2900. (604)460-9636

2009 GM Saturn Astra XE, 4 dr h/b. Auto. Options. Silver. 18,000 kms. $7700/fi rm. 604-538-4883

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

1997 TOYOTA CAMRY XLE. 4 dr. auto, 223,000 kms. No accd’s. Still in great shape. Reg. serviced. $2600 778-344-5008; 604-850-8899

2003 KIA SEDONA LX 159K,6/7 pass, dual doors, loaded, very clean, req’s Tensioner belt, runs well, $2750/obo. 778-908-5164.

2011 NISSAN VERSA 4/dr h/back, auto, 25,000/km, red, many options, $8700/fi rm. 604-538-9257.

65 Shelby Cobra candy apple red, 400hp 331 5spd leather & hard-wood int, show winner $60k O.B.O. 775-558-3342.

838 RECREATIONAL/SALE

1995 PROWLER 5TH WHEEL 25.ft, slide out, fully contained, with shed, large deck and holding tank at Lakeview RV site at Nicola Lake in Merrit BC $10,000 Phone (604)826-6256 Bill

1998 Immaculate SLUMBER QUEEN Adventure-8 ft camper, q/s bed, sink, 3 burner stove, fl ush toi-let, pull down table for 2nd bed. Furnace, 3-way fridge also comes with propane tank, rear steps, 12 v electrical cord. Ext. mirrors. Fits half ton truck. $5950: Call Tom after 6pm Mission (604)826-4647

2007 WILDERNESS trailer, bought new in 2009 - 28’, Alum frame, 2 doors, 2 slides, Q bed, comp. w/hitch, exc. shape. $18,500/obo. 604-856-3777

2009- Super Lite- 26 FT Grey Wolf Trailer - 1 slide out, sleeps 6, a/c, 3 piece bath, full kitchen. 15 ft awn-ing. $16,000: (604)532-0726

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL

ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME

604.683.2200

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

Metal Recycling Ltd.We Pay CA$H For •Auto •Scrap

Metals •Batteries •Machinery •Lead

Scotty 604-313-1887

TRANSPORTATION

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

Autos • Trucks• Equipment Removal

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

Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022The Scrapper

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES! 2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

2001 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 175K fully loaded Great cond. Ask-ing $5570. Daniel 778-574-5081

851 TRUCKS & VANS

2007 Pontiac Montana SV6, 7 pass, 55,000 kms. loaded. like new. GM ext warr. $13,000 604-858-9417

2008 FORD 350, diesel. Black. $27,000. Call 604-589-6032 or 604-807-6022

859 UTILITY TRAILERS

15ft long trailer w/2 axles 1 w/elec brakes made from 4’’ chanel iron 2 spare tires $500 obo 604-817-2534

MOTORCYCLE Carrier/Trailer fi ts 1-3 bikes, with gear box & ramp, hardly used $1075. 778-888-6805.

MARINE

912 BOATS

.One 4 Yacht Fractions604.669.2248

A20 NewsLeader Wednesday, August 15, 2012

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ENTER TO WIN:$200 + Recipe Featured in the Kin’s 2013 CalendarAlso, many additional prizes for participating and voting.

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WINNER WILL BE SELECTED BY:Louis Gervais Fine Foods & Catering

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Kicking o� our 25th Anniversary with a

Fresh New CropYellow Peaches

99¢/lbLocally Grown

Fresh & SweetBlueberries

$1.99/lbLocally Grown

Super Sweet New CropCorn

3/$1.00Locally Grown

Prices e� ective: August 15th to August 19th, 2012

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CHERRIES are now available!Specially picked by the farmers, just for Kin’s!

Brentwood Town Centre58 - 4567 Lougheed Hwy Beside IHOP604.298.8299OPEN same as mall hours

Royal City Centre103 - 610 6th StreetNear Dollarama604.520.9923OPEN same as mall hours

Lougheed Town Centre206 - 9855 Austin RdBeside Purdy’s604.420.0788OPEN same as mall hours

Marine Way200-7515 Market CrossingBurnaby604.432.6199OPEN 9am to 7pm