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MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADERRob Gillis and Barbara Bodie never knew their uncle, Norman Gillis, who died in a plane crash while fl ying supplies to the French resistance during WWII, but they’ve connected with a British man who’s adopted his grave in England.

BrothersBrothers in armsin armsA man from England has been tending the grave of Norman Gillis for years, and asked the NewsLeader if it could help him fi nd the Burnaby airman’s family. As it turns out, all the Gillis brothers played a part in the war effort

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British man sought the family of Norman Gillis, whose war grave he has adopted

By Wanda ChowNEWSLEADER

Burnaby native Don Gillis was on a mine-sweeper on the East

Coast, serving in the Royal Canadian Navy in the winter of 1944, when the fi rst offi cer approached him.

He told Don that his older brother, Norman, had been killed in action overseas while serving with the Royal Canadian Air Force. Don already knew that several months earlier, his eldest brother Boyd (better known as Bud) had been shot down serving with the RCAF and was in a German prisoner-of-war camp.

With two of three sons potentially lost, the Cana-dian military wasn’t going to take any chances with the third one.

The fi rst offi cer said, “They’re putting you ashore and sending you back to the West Coast,” recalled Don, now 88, choking up.

At age 21, he had been waiting two years for his chance to head overseas to

see action and was readying to set sail. “I really wanted to go on that trip.

“I found out later it was for the D-Day invasion.”

The memories came fl ooding back to Don, after he was tracked down by the NewsLeader in response to an intriguing email sent to the newsroom from the U.K.

Norman Parker of Rush-den, Northamptonshire, is a former Royal Engineer with the British army who helped found a charity, the Allied Memorial Remembrance Ride, which commemorates fallen Allies from the First and Second World Wars.

After a neighbour mentioned there are Com-monwealth War Graves Commission graves in their local cemetery, he visited and discovered the grave of Norman Gillis, the only Canadian serviceman buried there. Touched that he was so far from home, Parker and his wife, Gill, decided to adopt the grave, leaving fl owers every Remembrance Sunday—the U.K. equivalent of Remembrance Day in Canada.

Parker asked for the NewsLeader’s assistance in contacting the family of Norman Gillis, whose service records showed he hailed from Burnaby.

An earlier story caught the attention of South Burn-aby resident Les Corbett, who grew up with the Gillis boys in the Edmonds neigh-bourhod and used to carpool with Don to engineering school at the University of British Columbia after the war.

Corbett provided the clues to track down Don, the only surviving brother, who now lives in Halfmoon Bay on the Sunshine Coast.

When told of Parker’s efforts, Don was surprised but pleased. “We really

appreciate it and I’d like to thank him.”

Family goes to warDuncan Gillis belonged to

a family of pioneers in Maple Ridge.

He was a carpenter who, with his dad, built Haney’s fi rst schoolhouse. Florence Ethel Denton was its fi rst schoolteacher.

They married in 1913 and shortly afterwards, Duncan went off to serve in the Canadian army in the First World War, where he ended up a POW himself.

Florence’s older brother was also a POW in that war, said Don’s son, Rob Gillis, 53, who stressed she would have suffered the worst during wartime.

Duncan eventually returned home and he and Florence had three boys—Boyd, born in 1920, Norman, a year later, and Don, in 1923.

They lived in New West-minster before settling on Edmonds Street south of Kingsway in Burnaby where the boys attended the original Burnaby South high school.

According to Don’s daughter, Barbara Bodie of Burnaby, “My grandmother didn’t want Norman to go [to war]. He was the fi rst one to go even though Bud was older.”

Don was 18 when he went to the train station to see Norman off. It was the last time he’d ever see him.

Sgt. Norman Gillis was a fl ight engineer and his Lancaster aircraft crashed in England in extremely foggy weather on Dec. 17, 1943. Parker’s research found that 338 aircrew were killed that night because of the extreme weather conditions, a fact kept quiet to prevent it being used in German propaganda.

WITNESS HELPS NAB SUSPECTSTwo people were arrested and face multiple charges thanks to an observant witness who reported a suspicious man to the police. On July 1 at around 7 a.m., a citizen called Burnaby RCMP to report seeing a suspicious man trying to break into businesses in the 3700-block of Canada Way. “As police were responding into the area, the up to date information being relayed to them by the witness was instrumental in catching these criminals,” said Burnaby RCMP Cpl. Brenda Gresiuk.A Burnaby Mountie found a suspicious vehicle nearby and was able to arrest both occupants. The investigation led to the seizure of a fi rearm and a linking of the pair to a break-and-enter in Vancouver. Police are recommending charges related to drugs, breach of conditions, break and enter, mischief and weapon-related offences against a 27-year-old woman from Mission and a 27-year-old man from Maple Ridge.

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Slurpee drinks on Monday, July 11 in Burnaby. The date marks the convenience store chain’s 42nd anniversary in Canada. To celebrate, more than 460,000 7.11-ounce Slurpees will be given away, 1,000 at each store. There are fi ve locations in Burnaby. For the 12th consecutive year, Manitoba has clinched the title of “Slurpee Capital of the World” for having the highest average number of Slurpee cups sold per store in a region.

TEEN SUMMER READING CLUBBurnaby Public Library is offering local

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Until the end of August, teens aged 12 and up can receive weekly reading cards, keep track of how much they read, attend events and enter prize draws for books, gift certifi cates and a grand prize of an iPod Touch.

No registration required. Just drop by any Burnaby library branch and pick up a weekly reading card.

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BREAST SCREENING ON WHEELSB.C.’s fi rst mammography and breast health

education centre on wheels is stopping at the Burnaby Farmer’s Market at Burnaby Village Museum on Saturday, July 9, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Since it was launched by the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation in early May, the pink branded bus has been visited by more than 5,000 people and more than 370 have signed up to arrange a mammogram.

Visitors can sign the bus as a commitment to adopting breast health practices and booking their free mammogram. Info: www.thepinktour.com.

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The Gillis brothers of Burnaby—Norman, Don and Boyd (Bud), together for a last time shortly before they headed off to serve in the Second World War. Norman was killed in 1944 while serving in the RCAF, and Boyd was captured after his plane was shot down over Holland. Don was sent home after it was feared he could be the last living brother. Today, he lives on the Sunshine Coast.

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People filing disputes with landlords stand in long queues with relief often several blocks away: ACORN


Tenants wanting to fi le a dispute with their landlord are under stress as it is without having to worry about where the nearest public toilet is when visiting the Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB).

That’s the concern raised by ACORN Canada, an advocacy group for low and moderate income families.

The RTB at 5021 Kingsway in Burnaby is the sole full-service RTB offi ce serving the entire Lower Main-land, said ACORN Canada member

Veronica Coreas. Last fall she noticed there

were no longer public washrooms available.

People now have to “go from door to door looking for a washroom” outside the building, Coreas said. Many nearby businesses are now restricting washroom access to paying customers, making the nearest public toilets about four blocks away at Metrotown mall.

It’s simply unaccept-able for a government offi ce that requires signifi cant waits to not have toilet facilities available, she said.

The issue prompted ACORN to hold a protest inside the RTB offi ce Wednesday morning, complete with a mock up of a port-a-potty.

Coreas said she once happened upon an older woman in the RTB building’s lobby who was nearly in tears.

“She was quite embarrassed to tell me she couldn’t go another step further because she had a bladder problem,” she sad. “She said, ‘I’m going to pee right here and I don’t care because I can’t walk anymore.’”

Fortunately, Coreas was able to fi nd a sym-pathetic person who had access to the key code to let the woman use the washroom

normally restricted to staff.

Mothers with young children have also complained to ACORN about the policy, particularly as it’s not unusual for tenants to have to spend a half day waiting for their turn to fi le their disputes.

She once saw a woman whose son, about four years old, suddenly had to go to the washroom in a hurry. The woman was almost near the front of the queue but was told she’d have to lose her place in line if she left, which she did, clearly upset.

A spokesperson for the Energy and Mines Ministry—whose minister Rich Coleman is also responsible for housing—said in an emailed statement that the space in the build-ing is leased by the Residential Tenancy Branch and not owned by the provincial gov-ernment.

“The building owner ended public access to the washrooms in the building. The Residen-tial Tenancy Branch has signs posted indi-cating that there are no public washrooms available, so people are aware.”

The ministry has “no immediate plans” to move the RTB from its current location.

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MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADERDemonstrators from ACORN Canada deliver their own mock-up port-a-potty to the offi ces of the Residential Tenancy Branch in Burnaby to protest the lack of washroom facilities for clients visiting the offi ce.

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Council praises community involvement in consultation process


Residents of the Burnaby Heights-Capitol Hill neighbour-hood got a step closer to traffi c calming measures that some have sought for almost a decade.

Following a consul-tation and planning process of more than two years, Burnaby council approved a series of initiatives to address the issue of rat-running and speeding traffi c in the neighbourhood.

The plan includes: provision of left-turn lanes on Hastings Street at Gilmore Ave-nue as right-of-ways are secured; installa-tion of a marked cross-walk on Willingdon Avenue at Pandora Street; identifi cation of high-priority sites on local collector roads for the installation of raised sidewalks, subject to funding availability; a review of parking to increase the use of city-owned lots near Hastings; and reconfi guration of the six-legged Cambridge-Gamma intersection to a four-leg intersection.

The city will also develop criteria to identify high-priority sites for speed humps and sidewalks, both to be cost-shared between the city and residents through a city-initiated local area service program (LASP) process. Unlike

the usual citizen-initiated process, where owners must demonstrate support for a project, and which have not suc-ceeded in the past, the city-initiated process would allow the initia-tives to proceed unless majority opposition is demonstrated, said a city staff report.

The process included solicit-ing input from the residents at 6,644 addresses in the area, which garnered 638 survey responses. The responses were split relatively evenly, with fi ve per cent coming from outside the study area.

At a recent council meeting, Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan complimented staff and the area residents leading the call for changes for their suc-cess in engaging an “outstanding” number of people in the pro-cess.

Corrigan said signifi cant change

in traffi c won’t likely happen in the area until oil prices get to the point that driving is no longer feasible for many. And while the proposal doesn’t satisfy every desire, the neighbourhood’s concerns and efforts have been the catalyst for an upcoming review of Burnaby’s overall transportation plan.

Ivan Hnatuik, a resident who has long advocated for traffi c calming in the area, was concerned that the staff report recom-

mended not installing barriers at Beta and Gamma avenues to close off the north ends from Penzance Drive.

While there was only 33 per cent support from survey respondents, that fi gure rose to 67 per cent among residents most affected by such a change.

“At what point does safety and security become a higher prior-ity than convenience?” Hnatuik asked.

Noting that he had been speaking up on the issue for upwards of nine years, area res-ident Peter Cech told council that while the proposal isn’t perfect, it’s an improvement and something he hopes will continue to be a work in progress.

“We are very grate-ful for these steps and we are appreciative that we have a voice at this table and we get to continue this dialogue.”

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They cut in without signalling, speed, tail-gate, yak on their cell phones and blast their horns in anger.

Lower Mainland motorists are a belligerent bunch. So says a new opinion survey con-ducted by Ipsos Reid for ICBC.

According to the poll, 55 per cent of resi-dents believe drivers in their communities have become less courteous over the past fi ve years. Forty per cent said it’s about the same while three per cent thought drivers are more courteous.

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Who are these motoring miscreants, these behind-the-wheel warriors whose heated emotions can impair other drivers’ ability to concentrate and react on the road, thereby putting everyone at increased risk of crash-ing?

Certainly not you... right?Along with drivers behaving badly, the

poll also revealed an amusing disconnection: drivers in denial.

While those surveyed gave their fellow motorists a “C” letter grade for courteous driving, they gave themselves a stellar “A” or “B” rating. In other words, most Metro driv-ers don’t believe they’re part of the problem.

The late comedian George Carlin once said, “Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?”

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Here’s the scenario: summer fi nally has arrived.There’s glorious sun, long evenings, and the

world seems to have gone on vacation.Parks are packed with people, morning, noon,

and into those long evenings I was talking about. The beaches are probably just as packed with sun soakers, fun seekers.

The world is resplendent with care-free, fi ll-your-boots fun.

The dilemma: You’re not having it; you’re at work.

The patsy, the chump, the sucker.That’s not me being mean, that’s just

how you feel. And I’m here too, aren’t I? Foolish for not having become a teacher. A “consultant.” A drug dealer.

Maybe your holidays aren’t booked until the end of August. Or worse, Octo-ber. Used them up already? Don’t get any? Yikes! I feel your pain.

You can weep in your Corn Flakes. Rail against the gods. But it will do little to get you some desperately needed Vitamin D, sporting shorts, tanks and fl ip-fl ops.

So what is a person to do? One approach was summed up well in a great

old Kids in the Hall skit in which a savvy construc-tion foreman introduces his work-weary labourer to the on-the-job slip-ups that can book you some R&R with the Goddess of Compensation.

“I thought I recognized that look,” says the fore-

man to his grumpy employee.“What look?”“The look of a guy who’s daydreaming of a

disabling but a non-crippling injury.”And later, the foreman elaborates: “There is

a way for a guy to get what’s coming to him. It’s called compensation.”

“Compensation?”“It comes from a Latin word, meaning

‘free money.’”It’s true that, during weeks like this,

some people suddenly develop carpal tun-nel after 20 years at the keyboard, just for July-August, or they catch a rash of sum-mer colds, and use up their sick time.

Meantime, for those responsible folks out there—and yes, boss, that’s me, I swear—there’s got to be a better way.

How to inject a little fun, while still get-ting the (bloody) job done?

Here are a few suggestions I gleaned from colleagues, online and up there in my noggin while I was staring out the window, yearning to be on the other side of the fi shbowl:

• Get outside. On your lunch break, walk with a colleague, meet a friend for lunch, fi nd a park and read a book in the sunshine. Got a meeting? Have it in the park. Bring a box of ice cream sand-wiches. To break up the summer, set up a work picnic or softball game.

• Buy iced cappuccinos for the afternoon break.

• Sometimes your attire can infl uence your state of mind. Why not wear fl ip-fl ops and shorts to work? Crazy Hawaiian shirts. Put a little zinc on your nose. Silly, but better than a nervous breakdown. A colleague of mine suggests women try sparkly shoes and perfume that smells like the beach (cocoa butter?).

Sometimes it just comes down to making the after-work stuff more “summery” and breaking out of the usual September to June routine.

Some ideas:• Have a picnic dinner after work, at the beach,

the park, your deck or in the yard.• Treat the weeknights like weekends. Go for

drinks. See a movie. Hook up with friends. Go to an outdoor pool, lounge on the deck.

In the end, sadly, there’s no perfect way to alle-viate the rather-be-having-fun-in-the-sun-instead-of-nosing-the-grindstone affl iction. Work, after all, is called thus for a reason.

So perhaps we should start a petition based upon the suggestion of Sheila Keenan, who on Twitter posited that because colder places in Canada get snow days, we should have something similar here.

“Vancouver should get two or three sun days this summer. On really gorgeous days, everyone gets the day off.”

I’m with you, Sheila. ■ Chris Bryan is editor of the NewsLeader.

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WRITE TO USLetters to the Editor must identify writers by proper name, and provide address and phone numbers for verifi cation. The NewsLeader reserves the right to edit for brevity, clarity and legality. Letters over 400 words are less likely to be considered for publication. Send letters to [email protected], or mail or drop them off to 7438 Fraser Park Dr., Burnaby, V5J 5B9.

lettersRe: Difference between acceptance and approval (Letters, NewsLeader, July 1)

There are several inconsistencies in Ben Seebaran’s observations on the Burnaby School Board’s policy 5.45 and policy 6.40. As a former teacher and administrator with the Vancouver School Board, he must know that procedures and motions are required for any school board deci-sions.

He may not be familiar with BSB procedures but policy 1.10 states that once passed as a Notice of Motion all District 41 educational partner groups must be made aware of such policies. This was adhered to by the BSB.

Policy 5.45 is not a fl ash-in-the-pan decision nor was it designed to silence or drown out opposition. It is the culmination of a two-year study with constant public reviews. Apparently those opposing the policy only heard what they wanted to hear, and proceeded to get parents to build a mountain out of a molehill.

Mr. Seebaran suggests that by inserting the word-ing “sexual orientation” into policy 6.40 the desired results would be achieved.

Not so. Policy 6.40 was crafted to address discrimi-nation relating to religion, race or culture. It is a precise guiding principle that cannot include a totally separate intolerance.

A prime example of piggy-backing a totally dif-ferent guideline is found in the Ontario government’s 2010 study it was hoping to introduce into the educa-tional curriculum.

It was based on motivat-ing youth’s awareness of personal, family and community affairs. It dealt with detailing active living, healthy eating, life skills, respect and dignity. Religious ideology forced the provincial government to cancel the publishing of the report because of one particular topic: sex.

That censorship denied a possible lifetime of guidance for youth simply because it touched on a subject parents are unable to openly discuss.

The following is an example of the opposition the BSB had to contend with as they tried to reword policy 5.45 to everyone’s satisfaction.

A Parents’ Voice sup-porter was quoted at the May 10 rally saying that because they believe in God, that means they believe

being lesbian or gay is not right.

How is it possible to have a rational debate with such a mind set?

Brian J. O’NeillBurnaby

Why accountants support the HST

I am the chair of the Certifi ed General Accoun-tants Association of British Columbia. I am also one of the senior shareholders of a medium-sized public accounting fi rm in Rich-mond.

I do tax work every day for individuals in all income ranges. I also advise small- and medium-sized and larger businesses ranging from wineries to manufac-turing operations.

First off, I am not a big fan of more tax. But I do know that government needs funds to sustain our educational, health care and other important services. Government also needs to raise revenue in a way that is fair, transparent and helps build a more com-petitive economy to sustain those services.

I am a fan of a simpler tax and the HST is certainly that. Under the old Provin-cial Sales Tax, things were a lot more complicated. It

was not evenly or fairly applied to goods and ser-vices. It wasn’t even logical. Consider that PST was payable on unicycles but not on bicycles, on car battery recharging but not on car battery boosting, and on fl ower bulbs but not onion bulbs. It was extremely confusing, even for tax professionals.

Worse, the PST was applied to goods that busi-nesses built or made, which meant that an additional 7 per cent was added to the price even though the product may have been “tax-free” at the fi nal point of sale. Of course, it wasn’t, it was just “tax hidden.”

CGA-BC argues that the HST is a fairer tax system. It follows a global standard — now used by more than 140 countries — to foster investment, growth, exports and jobs.

Returning to the old PST-GST would have some serious economic reper-cussions. The burden of taxation would be placed on manufacturers and export-ers, while exempting much of the growing service economy.

If B.C. returns to the old sales taxes we will likely have to repay Ottawa the $1.6 billion we received to make the transition to the

HST, and restore the old tax collection system which cost $35 million a year.

Consumers would be faced with making up the tax losses and/or making do with reduced government services as well as continu-ing to pay 12 per cent in sales taxes.

They would also face higher prices because most businesses would no longer receive a full rebate on sales tax paid on items they buy to make a product or service, as they do under the HST. Those cascading extra costs would again be embedded in fi nal prices and be passed along to consumers.

Many of those that are not in favour of the HST say it is unfair because it trans-fers the tax burden from business to the consumer. In my view, the consumer either pays the tax directly via a value added tax like the HST or indirectly through a tax embedded in the cost of the product. Either way the consumer pays the tax.

I would prefer the tax I pay to be transparent. Then again, I would also prefer to pay 10 per cent rather than 12 per cent.

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Burnaby RCMP Economic Crime Unit is seeking the pub-lic’s assistance in identifying a suspect responsible for an arson that occurred near the Metrotown bus loop on Tues-day, June 21 at about 10:45 p.m.

The fi re occurred at a loading dock at Metropolis at Metro-town mall near the 4700-block of Kingsway. Video surveil-lance captured a lone male suspect lighting the loading bay door on fi re, and later return-ing to watch. Also captured on the video are several witnesses who can be seen videotaping the fi re with their cell phones. The suspect remained at scene and may have been captured on a witness’s cell phone.

If you witnessed the arson or have video in relation to the incident please contact Constable Grace Hwang at 604-294-7670.

Firefighting foam enters Byrne Creek

Foam used to fi ght a vehicle fi re in South Burnaby Monday ended up in Byrne Creek but appears to have had no ill effect on the fi sh there, said a Byrne Creek streamkeeper.

Paul Cipywnyk said he received a call from a fellow

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The absence of fi sh killed in this week’s case appears to confi rm the fi re department’s explanation, said Cipywnyk, who also reported the foam to Burnaby city hall as a matter of course.

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Students from Langara’s Studio 58 stage free performances all summer

As I sit down with the Burnaby Summer The-atre Troupe (a Burnaby

Arts Council initiative), the en-ergy, laughter and enthusiasm is dangerously contagious.

The troupe consists of fi ve vibrant stu-dents from Lan-gara’s Studio 58 program, an intense acting program that prides itself in producing well-rounded actors.

This dynamic group will

be doing free performances of Selera and the Temple of Zoom throughout the summer every Thursday at the Burnaby Village Museum at noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. as of yesterday (July 7).

Selera and the Temple of Zoom, sponsored by Telus, is about a little girl who “can run faster than anything.”

When a spider unexpectedly poisons her mother, Selera must fi nd a cure before it’s too late.

With the help of some crazy characters that she meets along the way, Selera discovers that even the girl “who can run faster than anything” can’t always outrun her problems and must face her fears.

Exciting, funny and interactive, this play is something every kid should see this summer.

The play was created 100 per cent by the theatre troupe from writing to set design to costumes.

As actors in training “this opportunity is gold,” says Emily Henney, the produc-tion manager.

“At the end of the summer we can say we made our own play—an invaluable experience.”

The actors also enjoyed playing “zany characters” and just “playing pretend,” something they seldom get to do in the serious world of theatre.

For more information about the free showings, please see www.burn-abyartscouncil.org/burnaby-summer-theatre/.

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CONTRIBUTED PHOTOSelera (Anges Ton) and her mother (Emily Henney) from Selera and the Temple of Zoom.

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He also shared information that the Gillises didn’t know until now—it had only been made public decades after the war ended. Norman was based at R.A.F. Tempsford on special operations, dropping weapons and equip-ment to the French Resistance. When his plane crashed, he was just returning from such a mission over France.

“I think it would’ve meant a lot to my dad and his parents because they didn’t know what had hap-pened,” Bodie said of the new information. Florence died in 1963 and Duncan passed away in 1985.

On learning of Norman’s death, Don said, “It was a ter-rible shock because it seemed I had no broth-ers left.

“It was quite a shock but I was more attached to my oldest

brother. Norman, we didn’t pal around much at all ... Nor-man was quite a bit different from Bud and I.”

Don’s son tried to fi ll in the blanks on the relationship.

The Gillises were “really tough,” said Rob with a laugh, so much so that Don’s mom Flor-ence “didn’t want anything to do with this Gillis gang.” To this day they are learning of Gillis relations they didn’t know existed.

On the other hand, Florence’s family, the Dentons, were very British in their upbringing. Norman has been described as the most introverted and reserved of the three Gillis boys and likely took after the Denton side, Rob said.

He also had an answer for one of Norman Parker’s questions—why Nor-man Gillis was buried

so far from where he died.

That’s likely because members of the Denton family lived in Rushden at the time; they were cousins of Florence who Norman had visited during his time in England.

As for the remaining brothers, Sgt. Boyd Gillis was a wireless engineer whose plane was shot down in July 1943 somewhere over Holland.

Don recalled his brother telling him that he’d bailed out of the plane in the middle of the night, not know-ing where they were. He landed in a freshly plowed fi eld. “He said that was when he real-ized he was going to survive, and then he got picked up by the Germans and ended up in a prison camp.”

The camp was eventually liberated by American forces and Boyd returned home where he took up a trade. He died of cancer in 1980.

Don, meanwhile, was sent home to the West Coast, much to his disappointment.

“When I got home, of course my parents

were really happy to see me. They sent me to Naden navy barracks [at what is now CFB Esquimalt] to pick up a ship.”

After the war, he studied civil engineering at UBC, and worked for the Corporation of Burnaby for fi ve years before moving on to the Greater Vancouver Water and Sewer District. He retired in 1988 as the deputy engineer of the regional district in charge of water and sewer

services.

Family gratefulOne imagines Don’s

memories of Norman are somewhat bitter-sweet. His brother has now been gone longer than he was alive.

“He says it’s so hard for him to even remember him now, it was like 68 years ago,” said Rob of his dad.

“For me, I can’t even imagine going to war,” he said. “The way my dad puts it, everyone was doing it. When my dad got back home he felt bad. All the guys he grew up with were gone.” They were all serving in the military a long way from home.

None of the Gillis family has ever visited Norman Gillis’ graves-ite but both Don and Rob have since spoken to Parker by phone. Bodie again expressed appreciation for Parker’s efforts.

“I was quite touched when I heard he visited [Norman’s] gravesite every Remembrance Day.”

As for Norman Parker himself, he said in an email that he feels “more at ease” now that the Gillis family knows Norman Gillis’ grave is being looked after.

“I suppose the peo-ple who remember the war have passed down the memories and Britain was the front line. Being bombed nightly and having an enemy less than 15 miles away makes us appreciate what these men and women went through.

“Having spoken to the Gillises I can only say they sound like a lovely family and they will always have a welcome here. I will continue to visit Nor-man’s grave and give my thanks to a brave young man.”

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CONTRIBUTED PHOTOThe grave of Norman Gillis, located in Northamptonshire, England, and tended by nearby resident Norman Parker.

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The Tour de France is more than 8,300 kilometres away. It’s 1,742 kilometres to the nearest NASCAR race, in Fontana, California. But elements of both will be in North Burnaby on July 14 when the Giro di Burnaby returns after a two-year hiatus.

Starting with a women’s race at 6 p.m., some of the top bicycle racers from around North America will zoom around a 1.85-km course that looks a little like a dumbbell with a long straightaway on Hast-ings Street between Rosser and MacDonald avenues. When they’re fi nished their 20 laps at approxi-mately 7 p.m., the men will line up at the Carleton Avenue start-fi nish line for their 30-lap event.

The Giro is a criterium race, a fast-paced, action-fi lled competi-tion in which the riders can reach speeds of up to 60 km/h. And when they’re moving that fast in a tightly-packed cluster, anything

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NEWSLEADER FILEBurnaby native Gina Grain is seen here racing in the 2008 women’s criterium of the Giro di Burnaby.

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And, just like in NASCAR, there’s bound to be spills as a touch of wheels or inopportune bump can send a rider—or even a whole pack of them—to the pavement.

The Giro is part of BC Superweek, a con-fl uence of independent races around Metro Vancouver with more than $65,000 in prize money up for grabs. That ensures a top fi eld. Tyler Farrar and Lance Armstrong raced in Superweek before they found fame and glory at the Tour de France and other top inter-national events like the Giro d’Italia or the Vuelta d’Espana. American Chris Horner, who raced at the last Giro di Burnaby, will be sleeping off a 209-km mountainous stage from Cugnaux to Luz Ardiden in this year’s Tour de France instead of returning to Hastings Street.

Top Canadians, like the new national road race champion Svein Tuft, and pros like Christian Meier and Dominique Rollin have also raced in Superweek.

The other races in Superweek are the Tour de Delta, a three-day event that includes two criteri-ums and a road race, the UBC Grand Prix on July

12, and the Tour de White Rock, which is comprised of a grueling hill climb, a criterium and a 130-km road race.

In addition to the exciting racing, spectators at the Giro can also fuel up at the many mul-ticultural restau-rants and delis in Burnaby Heights or stroll through the athlete’s village in the Safeway park-ing lot at the corner of Rosser and Hast-ings, where they can ogle the racers’ lithe carbon fi bre bikes and watch the mechanics get them

race ready, as the riders warm up on stationary trainers.

For more information about the Giro, including maps of the course and road closures, go to www.girodiburnaby.com. For more information about BC Superweek, go to www.bcsuperweek.ca.

Top racers come to GiroCONTINUED FROM PAGE A13

2011 Race DetailsDate: Thursday, July 14Prize Purse: Over $15,000 in cash prizesCourse: Fast and challenging 1.85km loopWomen’s Race: 6 p.m. (20 laps)Men’s Race: 7:15 p.m. (approximate time)

(30 laps)Race Start/Finish: Hastings and CarletonCategories: Men – Pro, 1 & 2; Women – All

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On Friday evening, July 14, 2006, the Giro di Burnaby, an event born from the idea of city councillor Pietro Calendino made its debut on the streets of the Burnaby Heights neighbourhood.

The event, named as a tribute to Burnaby’s Italian community and to the world famous Giro d’Italia (the second largest and richest cycling race in the world) saw 63 men and 24 women fi nishing the inaugural race to a cheering crowd of approximately 7,000 spectators.

In 2007, the Giro di Burnaby offi cially became part of the well-established BC Superweek series (Tour de Delta, Tour de Gastown and Tour de White Rock) which now presents eight sizzling competitive cycle races over 10 hot days. The 2007 Giro di Burnaby saw the rider fi eld double with 134 men and 56 women lining up to race to a crowd of over 10,000 spectators. After a two-year hiatus following the 2008 race, the Giro is back, and this year cyclists will race for an amazing $15,000 prize.

How Giro got off the ground

NEWSLEADER FILEBurnaby councillor Pietro Calendino cheers on the women’s race in 2006.

With the Giro di Burnaby – Kidsport Burnaby raffl e, you stand a wonderful chance of winning one of three fabulous prizes and know that you are helping a good cause.

You can purchase tickets at the Burnaby Heights Mer-chants Association offi ce (4019 Hastings St.) or at the city’s Parks and Recreation offi ce.

The three prizes are exqui-site Baume-Mercier ladies’ and men’s watches provided by title sponsor, Palladio Jewellers, and a state-of-the-art bike provided by Different Bikes of Burnaby.

The draw will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 15 at Dif-ferent Bikes, 6661 Hastings St., Burnaby.

Half of the proceeds of the faffl e will go to KidSport Burn-aby whose mission is: All Kids Get A Chance To Play!

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Please note the Heights neighbourhood will experience some traffi c disruptions and parking restrictions on Thursday, July 14.• Hastings Street (Boundary to

Willingdon) will be closed 4 to 10 p.m. Traffi c will be re-routed to Lougheed Highway.

• Buses will re-routed on to Pender between Willingdon and Boundary and there will be “No Stopping Any Time from 3–10 p.m.” signs on Pender to accommodate buses.

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and Rosser between Pender and Pandora

• Carleton from Albert to Pandora

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Pender• Laneway north of Pender

between Gilmore and Madison

Special Event Vehicle Parking Only 10:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. at:• Carleton (both sides) between

Pender and Hastings“Special Event Vehicle Parking Only from 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. signs will be posted on:• Carleton (both sides) between

Hastings and Albert• City parking lots at, Madison and Albert; Carleton and Albert (east side); Rosser and Pender“No Stopping Special Event from 3 – 10 p.m.” signs will be posted on:

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• Albert (both sides between Willingdon and Ingleton)

• Rosser (both sides between Pender and Pandora)

• Madison (both sides between Pender and Pandora)

• Gilmore (both sides between Pender & Pandora)

• MacDonald (both sides between Pender & Pandora)

• Carleton (both sides) between Albert & Pandora)

• Pandora (south side) between Willingdon & Boundary

• Dundas (south side) between Willingdon & Boundary

• Triumph (south side) between Willingdon & Boundary

• Frances (south side) between Willingdon & Boundary

• Georgia (south side) between Willingdon & Boundary

• Union (south side) between

Willingdon & Boundary

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Ingleton and Willingdon

Cars that are left in areas where parking has been restricted will be ticketed with a warning message and towed to the gravel parking lot behind Confederation Park school (at the northend of Beta Avenue) at the city’s expense. After 7 p.m., any cars remaining in the gravel parking lot will be towed at the owner’s expense to Mundies lot at Griffi ths and Kingsway (604-526-9677).

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NUGENT-HOPKINS SIGNSBurnaby’s Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, who was selected fi rst overall in the NHL Entry Draft by the Edmonton Oilers, signed a three-year entry-level contract with the club on Saturday. The deal will pay him the maximum allowed for rookies, $925,000 per season plus bonuses.

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Photo and story by Mario BartelNEWSLEADER

Krassimir Velkov’s athletic aspirations were a collateral casualty of the fall of communism in Eastern Europe. Now, six years after immigrating to Canada, he’s helping propel the ambitions of a new generation of athletes to run faster, jump higher and leap further than their peers.

Velkov was 10 years old when he fi rst started competing at school-age track and fi eld meets in his native Bulgaria. When he was 12, he was selected to attend a state-sponsored sports school where he combined his studies with training sessions twice, and sometimes three times, a day. It was the same system that cultivated so many Olympic medalists and international champions from Eastern Bloc countries through the 1970s and ’80s.

“In Bulgaria, we wanted to win,” says Velkov, 38.

A middle-distance runner who also competed in

the high hurdles, Velkov was on the cusp of mak-ing Bulgaria’s national track and fi eld team when the iron curtain fell. The sports schools closed.

Instead of running for glory, Velkov marched for his country, completing his compulsory two-year stint in Bulgaria’s military. Then he went to university in Sofi a, studying physical education, physiotherapy and track and fi eld.

When Velkov moved to Canada and settled in New Westminster, he started passing on his knowledge to young athletes at local track clubs. But his competitive instincts ran deep and he was frustrated by their emphasis on recreation and participation.

So he started working individually with his more motivated athletes and in April he regis-tered his own Elite Track and Field Academy with BC Athletics.

It’s been a nomadic start for Velkov and his stable of more than a dozen runners and jumpers who range in age from fi ve to 43; they started at Mercer Stadium, but renovations there to install a new track have forced them to move their training sessions to Byrne Creek secondary and St. Thomas More schools. When the weather is inclement, they run around the concourse at the top of the stands at Queen’s Park Arena.

But that hasn’t deterred his charges like Hiban Adem, 22, who’s originally from Ethiopia and eagerly travels fi ve or six days a week from his home in Burnaby to wherever the club is holding training.

“I want to keep improving,” says Adem, who played soccer as a boy and was introduced to track by a friend. “I can run any distance now, but I prefer distance running.”

Or Mikhail Titov, Elite’s only Masters athlete; a former biathlon competitor in his native Russia, he found the club when he wanted to start train-ing for distance runs.

“It’s some kind of motivation,” says Titov of the two or three workouts he’s able to fi t in every week between juggling his family and work responsibilities. “It’s more effi cient to improve.”

Velkov’s performance-oriented coaching is already paying dividends; his athletes won seven medals at the recent Jessie Bent Invitational in Coquitlam, and four more at the Pacifi c Invita-tional in Langley.

“I want to pass on winning to my athletes,” says Velkov. “This is my life.”

Elite is hoping to return to Mercer when the new track opens. For more information contact [email protected]

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BEND IT LIKE WATKINSCanadian Derek Watkins clears the bar in the early rounds of the men’s high jump competition at the Harry Jerome Classic at Swangard Stadium. Watkins fi nished fourth, clearing 2.15 meters. American Ed Wright won; he was the only competitor to leap 2.20 meters, clearing the bar on his second attempt.

MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADER

Two terrible periods cost the Burnaby Lakers a pair of weekend losses.

The Lakers were outscored 6-1 by the Nanaimo Timbermen in the second period of their BC Junior A Lacrosse League game Sunday at Frank Crane Arena to turn a 6-6 fi rst period tie into a 17-10 loss. Friday, a bad third period cost them a loss to the New Westminster Salmonbel-lies and squandered an heroic effort by goalten-der Patrick Bayliss.

After playing the Timbermen even through the fi rst frame, the Lakers gave up fi ve straight goals before the second period was nine minutes old, three of them on power plays. Kyle Hofer and a pair by Cody Bremner made it 9-6 four minutes into the middle frame. The score was virtually out of reach, 11-6, when Burnaby’s Ryan Watson fi nally broke the Nanaimo’s goal run, beating Timbermen’s keeper Devon Winters after a set up by Blake Mattinson, one of four assists he had on the night.

Nanaimo outscored the Lakers 5-3 in the third period.

Friday, Lakers’ keeper Bayliss could only hold back the tide that was the New Westminster Salmonbellies for so long. Their 13-9 loss to the second-place Salmonbellies at Copeland Arena

was no refl ection on his play.The 20 year old keeper stood on his head in

the fi rst two periods against the Salmonbellies as the Lakers were outshot 40-25 but the teams remained on even terms on the score clock, 8-8.

In the third period, the ’bellies kept coming, bowing Bayliss for fi ve straight goals before the Lakers were able to claw one back with a second left in the game.

Tyler Digby led the Salmonbellies with four goals and a pair of helpers while Daniel McQuade, Reagan Harding and Leif Mydske all scored twice.

Jaxson Lee scored four times for the Lakers and added an assist.

The rivals played a rematch at Queen’s Park Arena on Tuesday, with the ’bellies winning 10-4.

• Dane Stevens scored four times and helped set up three others to lead the Burnaby Lakers to a 12-8 win over the Maple Ridge Burrards in their Western Lacrosse Association game Sunday in Maple Ridge.

The win moves the Lakers into a tie for third place with the Langley Thunder; each team has 11 points, although Burnaby has played one more game.

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The Mountain F.C. U-12 girls soccer team recently won the Baker Blast Interna-tional soccer tourna-ment in Bellingham, Wash. They beat a team from Seattle 3-0 in the girls U-13 fi nal to cap an undefeated run in the tournament in which they out-scored their opponents 19-4.

In fact the team, which plays in the Super Y League’s Northwest division didn’t lose a game all season, winning 13 and tying three in league and international matches.

The team is coached by Carlo Alberti.

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The CITO BC Construction Industry Training Organization (CITO) currently has vacant positions on its Board of Directors. CITO is responsible for a range of activities with regard to construction industry training including establishing industry standards; system training plan development for the trades programs within the construction sector; and consultation and communication with industry. CITO is an Industry Training Organization (ITO), registered as a not-for-profit legal entity, which is accountable to the BC Industry Training Authority (ITA). ITA is the crown agency responsible for governance and expansion of the provincial industry training and apprenticeship system. CITO has an eleven member board and membership is voluntary. The Board is strategic in nature and broadly representative of the industrial-commercial-institutional construction industry that can include employers or employees. To the extent possible, representation will include: • An at-large board representing the industry as a whole (not any one constituency) • A minimum of six employer directors who employ apprentices • A minimum of three directors with varying trade qualifications • Other directors with specific relevant skills & competencies and a strong interest in industry training • A representative mix of open and union shop employers • Regional representationThe ideal candidates will possess some or all of the above skill set and/or senior industry experience that will contribute to advancing CITO’s strategic plan. CITO’s strategic plan can be found on CITO’s website at www.bccito.ca under the ‘About CITO’ tab within ‘Director Resources’.Additional information on CITO and an application form can be found on the CITO website (under ‘Director Resources’) or by contacting:CITO BC Construction Industry Training Organization412 - 4370 Dominion StreetBurnaby, BC V5G 4L7604-431-1994 (phone)1-866-826-9643 (fax)[email protected] (email)Applicants are requested to submit a covering letter and completed CITO Director Application prior to the July 29, 2011 closing date.

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EVENTS

Free yoga classes: Classes focus on postures and controlled breathing. Bring mat, towel and water. When and where: Wednesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Burnaby Hindu Temple, 3885 Albert St., Burnaby. Fridays, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion, 2702 Norland Ave., Burnaby. Info: Pragma 604-298-9396, or Kaushika 604-945-5640.

Cemetery tour: On this tour of Fraser Cemetery and St. Peter’s Cemetery in New Westminster, the leaders will point out many examples of cemetery art and symbolism, and comment on specific trees and foliage, also of a symbolic nature. Free, goes rain or shine. When: Sunday, July 10, starting at 3 p.m. Where: Meet near the office of Fraser Cemetery, 100 Richmond St., New Westminster. Info: 604-526-6113.

ESL Program-Let’s Talk and Walk to the Park:

Go for a summer walk and practice your English conversation skil ls. A librarian will lead an easy 30 minute walk and the group will return to the Metrotown library for a 30 minute discussion. Get fit and meet new friends. Free drop-in program, no registration required. When: Tuesday, July 12, 2-3 p.m., rain or shine. Where: Meet in lobby, Bob Prittie Metrotown library, 6100 Willingdon Ave., Burnaby. Info: 604-436-5400.

Thrift sale: Large selection of gently-used goods including clothing, household items and appliances, toys, craft supplies, sporting equipment and books. When: Saturday, July 16, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, 9887 Cameron St., Burnaby.

Beaver Wetland Paddle: Explore the lakeshore by canoe. Glide along the calm headwaters of the Brunette River, stop by beaver lodges, and watch swallows and dragonflies dart overhead. Look for beavers as you learn about the important role

they play in wetlands. Basic canoeing skills required, equipment provided. For ages six and older. Pre-registration required. When: Friday evenings in July, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Meet at Burnaby Lake Nature House on Piper Avenue, off Winston Street, Burnaby. Register: 604-432-6359. Info: www.metrovancouver.org.

Summer academic program: The Burnaby Multicultural Society is offering an essay writing and a vocabulary skills course for grades 10 to 12 students. Enrolment can be done in one class or both. Small fee required for material costs. When: July 11 to Aug. 22. Beginner to intermediate writing, Monday, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Academic vocabulary, Thursday, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Where: 6255 Nelson Ave., Burnaby. Info: 604-431-4131 ext. 27 or 29.

B.C. Fuchsia and Begonia Society: Monthly meeting. Refreshments will be served. When: Monday, Aug. 8, 8 p.m. Where: St. Helen’s Catholic Church gym, 3871 Pandora St., Burnaby. Info: Fran, 604-391-3262 or Elsie, 604-299-5438.

PADS Garage Sale: Pacific Assistance Dogs Society, which raises and trains assistance dogs, is holding a fundraising garage sale. Donations of items in good repair for sale are welcome. Tables also available for rental for $15. When: Saturday, July 16, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: PADS, 9048 Stormont Ave., Burnaby. Info: 604-527-0556.

ARTS & CULTURE

The Solitudes of Place: The Burnaby Art Gallery presents recent drawings by Ann Kipling which examines how the individual artist and her primary subject, the landscape, may be recognized within larger political and artistic frameworks. When: runs to Aug. 21. Where: Burnaby Art Gallery. Info: 604-297-4422 or burnabyartgallery.ca.

Monogatari: Discover the many monogatari (tales) of Powell Street - the vibrant pre-war commercial and residential district of the Japanese community in Vancouver. By 1921, most of Vancouver’s 4000

Japanese residents lived in or within walking distance of the area, but after the internment starting in 1942, only a few ever returned after the Second World War. When: Until Oct. 1. Where: Japanese Canadian National Museum, 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby. Admission by donation. Info: 604-777-7000.

Heritage Life Drawing Society offers artists of all levels and backgrounds an opportunity to practice life drawing with a professional model. Bring your own drawing supplies. Tables will be supplied. Great practice for the serious artist and the weekend artist. When: Every Sunday, 6 to 9 p.m. Where: Dance With Me Studio, 535 Front St., New Westminster. Cost: $11 members and $14 non-members. Info: heritagelifedrawing.com or Gillian, 604 524-0638.

Richard Major Art Group: This non-instructional group has openings for new members, from beginners to advanced. For artists interested in oils, acrylics, watercolours, ink pens, pencils and pencil crayons. When: Meets Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts,

Burnaby. Info: Eileen, 604-515-0371 or Sheila, 604-436-7709.

Burnaby Artist Guild: Welcomes new members interested in painting, beginners or established painters. When: Meetings

held each Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Where: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. Info: Judy Smith, 604-682-6720.

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If you’re looking to get away while still being in the middle of everything, Townline’s Th e Gardens in Richmond will be just the place for you.

Th e development’s fi rst residential project, Magnolia, is only the beginning of this amazing space.

“Th e Gardens is unique in the sense that you will be away from it all, but ... everything you will need is at your door step,” says Townline’s Vice-President of Sales and Marketing Chris Colbeck.

Magnolia will be a four-storey building with three levels of residential, anchored by retail space on the bottom fl oor. A total of 92 apartment homes will be released, and sales will be starting soon. Colbeck is expecting a great turnout.

“Based on the the unique purchasing opportunity that Th e Gardens provides, the interest from the public has been phenomenal,” he says. “Th e fact the purchasers will essentially have a 12-acre natural garden at their doorstep is an amazing attraction that (they) will not fi nd elsewhere.”

Floorplans range from 485 to 919 square feet, and are available in a variety of one-bedroom and two-bedroom fl oorplans.

While each home has its own unique

charm, all of them have a plethora of amazing features. Prospective homeowners who have stopped into the presentation centre have no shortage of compliments. “(Th ey) are loving the suite layout and the stylish West Coast homes and architecture,” Colbeck says.

Every kitchen will be built in a modern U-shape, which gives homeowners a large amount of counter space so you’ll never need to worry about where to put anything. Luxurious quartzite slab countertops and matte white backsplash tiles combine for a sleek, contemporary look, as if a splash of sauce will never mar the cool perfection. A stainless-steel appliance suite is ready for all your cooking needs, and soft -close cabinets with brushed nickel hardware and under-cabinet puck lighting are seamlessly integrated into the entire design.

Bathrooms at Magnolia are built to be soothing and serene. Soaker tubs are included, and faux marble ceramic tub splash tiles are the perfect complement.

Polished-chrome faucets by Moen are standard, in addition to the hardware by Taymor and a ceramic drop-in white sink that brings to mind a luxury hotel bathroom.

Buyers at Th e Gardens will have access to Th e Gardens Club, which will hold a badminton court, ping pong, basketball hoops, a meeting room and a fully equipped gym.

Situated on the site of the former Fantasy Gardens, only a castle is still standing at Th e Gardens. Th e castle, a replica of Coevorden Castle in the Netherlands that was given to the city for Expo 86, will be turned into a daycare centre.

Th e Gardens is impossibly close to everything a homeowner will need, from shopping to restaurants. Across the street from the Ironwood and Coppersmith shopping centres, Th e Gardens is also close to excellent public and private schools, and is minutes away from the Canada Line. Residents looking for entertainment will fi nd it at Riverport, where they will discover the SilverCity movie theatres, Th e Zone bowling alley and WaterMania pool, just a few minutes away by car.

Homes at Magnolia start at $218,800 for a one-bedroom. For more information visit liveatthegardens.ca or call 604-271-3331.

Submitted photosHomeowners at Townline’s Magnolia at The Gardens will always be surrounded by luxury, from the laminate fl ooring in the living and dining areas to the soft elegance of the master bedrooms.

Magnolia is growing in Richmond

‘The interest from the public has been phenomenal’

18th annual Parade of Renovated Homes a success

GVHBA puts home renos on display Renovators and their clients from

throughout the Lower Mainland came out to strut their stuff last month.

Th e Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association (GVHBA) held its 18th annual Parade of Renovated Homes on June 12, which saw 12 homes with recently completed projects opened to the public. GVHBA President and CEO Peter Simpson describes the event as a big success, with each home averaging between 180 and 200 visits and some receiving as many as 265.

Contractors were on hand to explain the projects to prospective clients, while homeowners got a chance to show off their snazzy new digs.

“Th ey enjoyed it as much as the folks who were touring,” Simpson says. “Everybody

seemed to be quite happy, they got lots of ideas.”

With Lower Mainland homeowners set to spend $4.4 billion on renovations this year, Simpson says the parade was a great way for homeowners to fi nd inspiration for their own houses and also meet contractors.

“I view it as a great success as an awareness event, where people can see how renovations should be done,” he says.

Simpson says the visitors left with lots of ideas for renovations in their own homes.

“Th ey could see that their dreams for their homes are quite doable,” he says. “Th ey left enthused to go home and start their process.”

Th ose who missed the event can visit www.gvhba.org for information on the projects and tips on starting your own renovation.

JULY 7/2011

“ Everything you will need is at your

doorstep,” says Townline’s Vice-President of Sales and Marketing Chris Colbeck.



By Jeff NagelBLACK PRESS

Call it the two-cent solution.

That’s how much extra Metro Vancouver motorists will pay at the pumps to help fund TransLink’s com-mitment to build the $1.4-billion Evergreen Line to Coquitlam.

“Two cents per litre from gas taxes is how we think our contribu-tion should be made,” West Vancouver Mayor and mayors council vice-chair Pamela Gold-smith-Jones said Wednesday.

The measure – increasing the gas tax take for TransLink from a current 15 cents to 17 cents effective next spring – has the agreement of the provincial government, with transportation minister Blair Lekstrom pledging to introduce legislaation for the gas tax hike this fall.

The extra two cents would generate about $40 million more in revenue, which should go some distance to cover the annual borrowing cost of TransLink’s $400-million capi-tal contribution.

But TransLink will need more than just the extra two cents.

Goldsmith-Jones said mayors also expect to approve an annual vehicle levy that could vary – possibly based on a vehicle’s carbon footprint – between $10 and $40 per vehicle per year.

The two gas tax, vehicle levy (called a Transportation Improvement Fee) and a poten-tial small property tax hike are needed to generate $70 million a year to cover TransLink’s planned spending supplement.

It includes not just the 11-kilometre Evergreen Line SkyTrain extension but also a broader package of upgrades intended to give something to

all parts of the region.It includes:- RapidBus improve-

ments south of the Fraser to create a new B-Line express from Surrey’s SkyTrain hub to Guildford and to White Rock via King George Boulevard and Highway 1 RapidBus improvements from Langley to Lougheed Station.

- More frequent SeaBus sailings of

every 15 minutes all day, plus three-vessel service allowing sailings every 10 minutes for special events

- SkyTrain and SeaBus sta-tion upgrades to key transit hubs such as Main Street, Metrotown, Surrey Central, New Westminster and Lonsdale Quay.

- Other conventional bus improvements adding new routes, more frequent service and more capacity, including a promised new route from White Rock to Langley via Grandview Heights. The extra service would address conges-tion and accomodate popula-tion growth and the expanded U-Pass system.

Mayors breath new life into Evergreen Line

ARTIST RENDERINGThe Evergreen Line would link Lougheed Town Centre with Coquitlam Centre.

Decide for yourself. Learn more at HSTinBC.ca

Before you vote, understand the referendum question:

To lower the HST from 12% to 10%, vote NO.To bring back the GST & PST at 12%, vote YES.

Are you in favour of extinguishing the HST and reinstating the PST in conjunction with the GST?

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Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

257 DRYWALL

FRANKS Drywall *Boarding*Taping *Spraying no job too sm. Seniors rts Free ests. 604-939-7029, 809-1945

260 ELECTRICAL

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

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

Rick’s Bobcat Service. Leveling, Back fi lling, Trucking reas.

rates.778-355-2978, 604-290-2978

281 GARDENING

GARDEN ROTOTILLING. Is your lawn being destroyed? We are cer-tifi ed to kill Chaffer Beetles. Lawn aeration, Reseeding or Installations. stump grinding, hedge Trimming, tree services. Cell: 778 885-6488

** HON’S GARDEN SERVICE **Lawn Maintenance, Power Raking

Trimming, Pruning Garden clean-upNew Sod, Weeding. Free Est. 604-317-5328 [email protected]


287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

604-949-1900QUALITY RENOVATIONS

• Kitchens • Bathrooms• Remodeling • Decks*30 years *Licensed *Insured

www.metrovanhome.ca

A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, reroofi ng. Dhillon 604-782-1936.ADDITIONS, Renovations & New Construction. Concrete Forming & Framing Specialist. 604.218.3064

RENOVATIONSCarpentry, painting, drywall, tilesQuality work - reasonable price

Martin 604-521-8715

320 MOVING & STORAGE1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. We move - We ship - We recycle.Senior- Student Discount available. 604-721-4555 or 604-800-9488.ABBA MOVERS & DEL. Res/com 1-4 ton truck, 1 man $35/hr, 2 men from $45. Honest, bsmt clean up. 25 yrs of experience 604-506-7576

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

MIKEY’S LTD. Short notice moves avail. 24/7. Free Est’s. Cheap FLAT rates, rubbish removal & yard clean ups. (604) 544-2224 or 347-0070

SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured

Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

A-1 PAINTING CO.604.723.8434

Top Quality PaintingExterior / Interior

• Insured • WCB • Written Guarantee

• Free Est. • 20 Years Exp.


329 PAINTING & DECORATING

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539Running this ad for 7yrs

PAINT SPECIAL3 rooms for $269, 2 coats(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls

Cloverdale Premium quality paint.NO PAYMENT until Job is

completed. Ask us about ourLaminate Flooring &

Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com

MILANO PAINTING. Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Written Guar. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

SEASIDE PAINTING& Decking 604-462-8528, 218-9618

Stardust Painting Commercial & Residential Service, Interior & Exterior. Member of BBB since 1975 Call John (604)889-8424

332 PAVING/SEAL COATINGALLAN Const. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. 604-618-2304; 820-2187.

338 PLUMBING10% OFF if you Mention this AD!

*Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fi tter. Aman: 778-895-2005

$69/HR. Lic., Insured. Experienced & friendly service. Clogged drains, garburators, leaks & more. Sm jobs OK. Call anytime 604-805-2488.

341 PRESSURE WASHING

POWER WASHINGGUTTER CLEANING

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE Call Ian 604-724-6373

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

#1 Roofi ng Company in BC

All types of Roofi ng Over 35 Years in Business “ Call Now for Free Estimate”

[email protected]

WWW.PATTARGROUP.COM

AT NORTHWEST ROOFING Re-roofi ng, Repair & New Roof

Specialists. Work Guar. WCB.10% Senior’s. Disc. Jag 778-892-1530

GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, As-phalt Shingles, Flat roofs BBB, WCB $2m Liability. Clean Gutters $80. 604-240-5362

JASON’S ROOFINGAll kinds of re-roofi ng & repairs.

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

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

356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

★ ★CALL NOW★ ★

LOW COSTRUBBISH REMOVAL★ Disposal ★ Renovations Debris ★ Construction ★ Drywall Pickup

★ Demolition ★ 7 days/week★ Free Estimates ★

Isaac 604-727-5232

RECYCLE-IT!JUNK REMOVALEARTH FRIENDLY

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

604.587.5865www.recycle-it-now.com

BEN’S RUBBISH REMOVAL$50-$150 per load. Yard cleanup. Burnaby & NW. 778-859-8760RUBBISH REMOVAL & MORE

*Landscape *Trimming *Yard Clean *Const. Clean. *ANYTHING!!!

1 Ton Truck. Call Patrick for Prompt Quality Service @ 604-808-1652.

WE’RE ON THE WEBwww.bcclassified.com


356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

EXTRA

CHEAPRUBBISH REMOVAL

Almost for free!

(778)997-5757, (604)587-5991.

Haul Anything...But Dead Bodies!!

604.220.JUNK(5865)Serving The

Lower Mainland Since 1988

bradsjunkremoval.com

372 SUNDECKS

Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing, gates. 604-521-2688www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

374 TREE SERVICES

ABC TREE MEN ✶ Pruning & Shaping ✶ Tree Removal ✶ Stump Grinding

☎ 604-521-7594☞ 604-817-8899

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, 604-291-7778Info: www.treeworksonline.ca

[email protected]% OFF with this AD

PETS

477 PETSARCTIC WOLF/Husky X- Social-ized, well tempered, paper/outside trained. $500. fi rm. (604)309-3774

Beautiful & adorable purebred German Shepherd puppies born on

Apr. 27, no papers. Loving & affectionate parents, vet checked, 1st shots, dewormed. Good family

dogs. 604-796-3561

BICHON Pups CKC Reg. $650. Adorable. Hypo-allerg, vet chk, 1st shots, guart’d. 604-617-3470

Boston Terriers pups, ckc reg, vet checked, reputable breeder, excel-lent pedigree. (604)794-3786

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

CHIHUAHUA 4 yrs old, female, friendly & sweet personality. $400 Call (604)794-7347 Chwk

CKC Reg.soft coated Wheaten Ter-rier pups, hypo-allergenic. Guarntd. Vet ✓ $1200. Call 604-617-3470

Dark Milk & White Chocolate Labs. Ready to go. Vet chkd, 1st shots, family raised. $700. 604-823-4377.

PETS

477 PETSENGLISH BULLDOG puppies,Male/Female, P/B, mircochiped, de-wormed, Vet check, health guar’d Call Andrei 604-970-3807.GERMAN SHEPHERD all black pure bred, 9 mo/old male, all shots, neutered, very good with kids, great guard dog. $700. 604-897-3139.GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS. 2 Male & 2 Fem. $550. 1st shots & dewormed. Call 778-863-6332.GERMAN Shepherd pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines. 604-856-8161GOLDEN retriever X Australian Shepherd, 9wks. black M w/white markings $300 Dewormed. No Sun calls: 604-819-4404, 604-823-6703JACK RUSSELL pups, cute, short, stocky, smooth coat, tails doc, dew claws 1st shot. $495 (604)798-9233LOVEBIRDS beautiful exotic col-ours, orange face babies, 3mth old, only $50/ea. John 778-294-2883.MULTI POO minature black brown apricot 4-5lbs Hypo allerg, exc fami-ly pet vet cert $875. 604-341-1445NEED 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.comP/B REG’D B & T Coonhounds Pups. Exc. temp. social., utd. shots, m/c . $800 - 604-530-3484SHIH TZU X Bichon pups, 8 wks, Vet ck’d, 1st shots, $500. Fam raised 604-860-4654/604-793-0552TOY POODLE puppies. 2 apricot,Adorable. Ready to go June 25. $700. 778-240-2400 (Cloverdale)

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

520 BURIAL PLOTSFORESTLAWN best lot under mar-ket price. #3 lot 113 Lionview; #7 Lot 162, Restland. 604-366-6414

533 FERTILIZERSWEED FREE Mushroom Manure.

13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877

542 FRUIT & VEGETABLESU-PICK STRAWBERRIES. $1.25 lb. 19478 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Pitt Meadows. 604-763-2808

551 GARAGE SALESBRIDGEVIEW FLEA MARKET

Every Sunday, Year Round, 80 Vendors 7am-3pm, 11475-126a St. Sry. Info./Book Table 604-625-3208

NEW WESTMINSTER

Multi Unit Garage Sale Woodward Tower

On Roof Top of Royal City Centre Mall

Access via ramp on Princess St.or Mall Elevators to roof top.

Saturday, July 9th 9am to Noon

560 MISC. FOR SALEHOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTSSTERLING PIANO

Low style. Very good ring. $800. Call 604-557-9644

578 SPORTING GOODS

TOTALHOME GYM

Want to get into shape??Hoist V3 Home gym

Perfect condition, hardly used. Patented 3-D articulating;• Chest Press • Arm Press

• Leg PressPaid $3500, sacrifi ce $1000.obo. Downsizing must sell.

Call: 604-309-6206for more info. & photo

Friday, July 8, 2011 NewLeader A27

REAL ESTATE

OKANAGAN

*SPECTACULAR*4 bdrm South Facing

WaterfrontVacation Home

On Shuswap Lake!

Lakeshore livingAt it’s Best!

LAKESHORE 101 ft frontage by 88 ft.

VACATION HOME

1-1/2 Story - 1200 sq. ft. Upper level - 3 bdrms

Main level - 1 large bdrm Main bathrm,

Open fl oor Plan - dining rm, kitchen and front room

with dbl patio door access to Large deck - over 700 sq. ft.

Large fl oating wharf - 660 sq. ft. 2 buoys, Firepit

BACKYARD: Storage shed, grassy play area

& fenced kennel.

ONLY $729,000:

Perfect getaway for your family & all your friends!

5052 Squilax Anglemont Rd. Celista, BC.

Call 604-542-0865or 250-955-6398

Email:[email protected] For more detailsWEBSITE:

okhomeseller.comListing # 26628

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

Canadian CSA Modular, Manufac-tured, and Park Model Homes @ US factory direct wholesale prices. Starting @ 39,824 better features + more options = best value. The Home Boys 877-976-3737 or 509-481-9830 www.hbmodular.com We will beat anyone’s price. Guaranteed!

636 MORTGAGES

Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refi nances, im-mediate debt consolidation, foreclo-sure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations.

Call 1-888-685-6181www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

645 BURNABY

BURNABY, 6089-6091 Rumble. Brand new. side by side duplex. TJ @ Sutton Proact (604)728-5460

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYSwww.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

FRASERPROSPECT

Studio $7151 Bdrm. from $760Clean and Quiet Location.

Large and Spacious Suites.

To arrange a viewing, call Greg at 604.319.8812

Member of the Crime FreeMulti Housing Program

BURNABY

Super Clean ONE Bedrooms

Quiet & well maintained bldg. Includes heat & hot water. On

site manager. Cat okay.

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Secure parking available.

For viewing call:

Call 604- 522-5230

BURNABY

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

Completely remodeled building and 1 & 2 bedroom suites. Located at Metro Town. From $850/mo., includes heat, hot water.

Call 778-323-0237

BURNABY

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

Completely remodeled building and 1 & 2 bedroom suites. Located at Metrotown. From $850/mo., includes heat, hot water.

Call 604-715-1824

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

Burnaby: CLAREMONT TERRACE** 6960 ELWELL ST ** NEAR MIDDLEGATEQuiet, spacious 2 & 1 Bdrms &

Bachelor suites.Incld: Balcony, prkg, heat & h/wtr

604-525-2661BURNABY

MAPLE PLACE TOWERS1 Bdrm Apts starting at $950 2 Bdrm Apts starting at $1200

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

BURNABY

Park Crest Apts.1 Bedroom Reno’d suites located in upgraded blding in cul-du-sac. Next to large green space. Incl’s heat, hot water and basic cable. Walk to High-gate mall. Quiet and clean. Cat okay. Deposit required. For viewing....

Call 604-540-6725

BURNABY

Well maintained ONE bed-rooms. Includes cable, heat & hot water. Secure parking avail. On site manager.

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELYQuiet & well maintained bldg., walk to Highgate Mall & transit. Cat okay. For viewing....

Call 604- 521-3448

COQUITLAM, low rise concrete bldg, 2nd fl r, 2 bdrm, 2 baths, undg sec. prk, gas F/P, balcony, $1150. Avail. immed. Call (778) 889-3731.

BurnabyVista Terrace

7465 13th Avenue, 3-storey building conveniently located minutes from SkyTrain. Renovated 1 bedroom suite from $785. Close to public transit, parks and schools. U/G prkg. balconies, lndry rm. Heat & hot water incl’d.

For more info & viewing call Albert 778-788-1853

Professionally Managed by Gateway Property Management

COQUITLAM

Welcome Home !

1 Bedrooms available near Lougheed Mall and transit. Rent includes heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Refs required.

Call (604) 931-2670

NEW WEST 621 Colburne St. 1 bdrm grnd fl r. Quiet bldg. $675/mo. No pets. Close to amenities. Avail now or July 1. Call: 604-454-4540

New West. Crown Manor 430 – 9th Street. 1 bdrm apart, on site ldry, 1 prking spot. Close to shop ping, all amens. Heat & hot water incl. $745/m. 604-451-6676

New Westminster, #503, 39-6th St. 2 bdrms, 2 baths. N/S. N/P. $1700. Avail now.

604-535-8080Croft Agencies Ltd.

view pictures at:www.croftagencies.com

NEW WESTMINSTER:520-11th St. Large 1 bdrm w/ small storage room. Incl h/w & heat. By Transit. Cats ok. $695 - $745/mo. Call: 604-540-2028.

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

NEW WESTMINSTER

Colonial House435 Ash Street

3 Story bldg in great location. 1 bdrm stes from $760. Covered pkg, lndry rm, landscaped com-mon area. Close to park, transit, shops. Heat & hot water incl’d.

For more info & viewing call Rozario 778-788-1849

Skyview Manor908 6th Avenue

4 Story bldg in great location. 1 bdrm stes from $780. Pkg, lndry rm. Close to transit, park and shops. Heat & hot water included.


Park Villa529 10th Street

3 Story bldg in great location. 1 bdrm stes from $760. Parking, lndry rm. Close to transit, park, shops. Heat & hot water included.


Professionally managed byGateway Property Management

NEW WESTMINSTER

Large newly renovated 1 bdrm units available in well-kept concrete building. New fl oors and appl’s. Freshly painted. Patio and large stor-age room inste. 3 laundries in bldg. Rent incl’s heat & hot wa-ter. Sauna & jacuzzi. 5 min. walk to skytrain, Douglas Col-lege & New West Quay. Close to all amenities.

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

NEW WESTMINSTER

RIVIERA MANORGreat 1 Bedroom, quiet building nr. amenities,

Royal City Mall & Skytrain.

Includes Heat, Hot Water and Cable.

Please call 604-526-0147

PORT COQUITLAM

CEDARWAY APTBright & Clean 1 & 2 Bdrms D/W, Heat and hot water includ-ed. Close to schools, shopping &

public transportation.

Call 604-837-4589www.aptrentals.net

711 CO-OP RENTALS

BURNABYWHATTLEKAINUM -

HOUSINGCO-OP ORIENTATION

Do you want to live in the security of a

family community?

Woodland surroundings, on Forest Grove Drive. Good location, close to schools, SFU and Lougheed Mall. No subsidies available. $10 appli-cation fee. Maximum housing charges; 2 bdrms avail. $899/mo. Shares $2500.

NO SUBSIDIES AVAILABLEOrientation:

Sunday, July 101:30 p.m. at

51A-8740 Forest Grove Dr.Phone 604-420-2442

736 HOMES FOR RENTANMORE 2 bdrm + den ste above garage 1100sf 5 appls $1500m. Min to Buntzen Lake N/P. 778-688-6622LANGLEY, 4 bdrm, park like yard w. trails. Quiet, safe st. closed gar-age, NS, Jamie 604-209-3702 $2100MISSION. 4 Bd 3Ba, stnlss appl, 2 car gr, fenced, cul-de-sac, newer subdiv Stv. Lk Rd area, 1 blk tran-sit, schools close, shr ldry w/ tenant down; pet on approval; $1400/m + util CALL: Len 778-867-2825

747B SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING

POCO DOWNTOWNAll-Inclusive

Seniors Residence1 Bdrm. Apartment

Rent incls. freshly prepared meals, cable, housekeeping,

emergency response & activities.www.rjkent.com

2675 Shaughnessy St.Call: 778-285-5554

Vernon: Lakeside Assisted Living Home, licensed, Space Available, Pictures & info by email [email protected] or call Steve at (250)306-0734

RENTALS

750 SUITES, LOWEREAST ABBY. 1 bdrm. Bright and spacious. All appliances, gas fi re-place. Private yard. Excellent neigh-borhood. N/S, N/P. Avail immedi-ately. .Call 604-850-7008.QUEENSBOROUGH, 1 bdrm near Walmart. $600/mo incl utils. NP/NS. Avail now. (604)526-6701

752 TOWNHOUSES

COQUITLAM

CrescentviewRenovated townhomes

in magnifi cent area.

Basement, patio, new appliances, garage.

Call 604-834-4097www.aptrentals.com

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1005/mo - $1089/mo. Shares req’d. No subsidy available. Orien-tation 2nd & 4th Sun. 2 pm & 3rd Tues. 7 pm each mo. 19225 119th Ave., Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2B2. Leave msg 604-465-1938

TRANSPORTATION

806 ANTIQUES/CLASSICS1955 BUICK 4 dr. h/t, red & black, auto, 264 eng., 6,000 mi. on rebuilt motor. $32,000. 1(250)765-0112

810 AUTO FINANCING

818 CARS - DOMESTIC1991 CADILLAC Allante only 43,000 mi. Estate sale from La Conner, WA. Removable hardtop & Softtop. $8,500. 604-309-40012004 SATURN ION, under 100 Km,

good running cond. $2,995. Phone (604)939-7919.

2007 PT CRUISER only 22,000 miles. Sport wheels. $8,500. obo. Call 604-309-4001.

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS2006 MAZDA 5, 6 pass van, touring edition, loaded, auto, sunroof, 17’’ wheels. $9,900 obo. 604-309-4001.2009 TOYOTA MATRIX 4/dr auto p/w, p/l, AC, cd player, 89K, silver. $8800. Call 604-825-9477.OKANAGAN’S Largest Used Car Super Store. Always open online at: www.bcmotorproducts.com 250-545-2206

827 VEHICLES WANTED

838 RECREATIONAL/SALE

1993 PHOENIX. 26’ Motorhome, Class A. GM chassis, rear queen bed, awning, 62K, nice shape, $13,500/obo. 604-536-8379.

2008 CLASSIC cruiser 18’ trailer, new cond. Only used 6 times. De-luxe model, incl high quality mat-tress, toilet & shower, A/C, furnace, microwave, lge. fridge. $9900 Pls call 604-463-1644 for more info

TRANSPORTATION

838 RECREATIONAL/SALE

2010 COLEMAN 325

3 burner stove, enclosed & heated water tank, microwave,

$8,300 in Savings. NOW $34,995 (Stk.30221)

www.fraserwayrv.com1-877-651-3267 DL #31087

2011 COLEMAN 192RD

DSI Water Heater, A/C, large double door fridge, AM/FM/CD,

microwave & more!$16,995 (Stk.30824)

www.fraserwayrv.com1-800-806-1976 DL #31087

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

Autos • Trucks• Equipment Removal

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

Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

CA$H for CAR$ No Wheels -No Problem! Servicing the Fraser Valley 604-746-2855

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

TRANSPORTATION

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL

ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME

604.683.2200

The Scrapper

778-865-5454

Cash for all vehicles Free towing

Quick service Always available

778-865-5454

ALWAYS CA$HScrap Vehicle &

Equipment Removal.Don 778.938.6277

851 TRUCKS & VANS

2000 FORD F350, V10, 102K, 1991 Terry 5 whl, extras. Must be seen. $18000 obo. Lorne 604)312-5336.

TRANSPORTATION

851 TRUCKS & VANS

2003 DODGE DAKOTA, ext cab, 2 wheel drive, auto, canopy, 105K, $8000 fi rm. Call 604-538-4883.

MARINE

912 BOATS

BARGE: WOOD Camp 131’LX38’4.5”WX9’8.5” D. c/w: Atco trailer complex mounted on barge deck, 20 rooms, kitchen, pantry, dining room, head, shower facilities, laun-dry, small repair shop, twin Cummins 60Kw diesel gen-sets. Survey available. Loca-tion: Zeballos. $95,000. For more details, 250-703-3551.

NOTICE TO CREDITORSAND OTHERS

Re: The estate of Norbert John Hogg, deceased, formerly of #116, 5 K de K Court, New Westminster, British Columbia.

Creditors and others having claims against the above noted estate are hereby notifi ed under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor at 21343 - 86th Avenue, Langley, B.C. V1M 1Z7 on or before Aug. 15th, 2011, after which date the Executor will distrib-ute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.

Michele Lindsay, Executor604.882.8898

Includes one week in the Bowen Island Undercurrent, Burnaby/New West Newsleader,North Shore Outlook, Richmond Review,and WE.

Includes:TRUCKS, CARS, BOATS,TRAILERS, RV’S, VANS3 lines in all listed publicationsfor one week only $10 + tax.

Includes a listing on bcclassifi ed.com(private party ads only)

604-575-5555

– or pay $25 + tax for one week –in all Lower Mainland publications

1.5 million households

Reach 448,000Households

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plus tax

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Prices exclude taxes. In the continuing effort to meet the challenge of product improvement, we reserve the right to modify or change plans, specifications or prices without notice. Plans may be reversed depending on lot grading. All dimensions and sizes are approximate. E. & O. E.

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