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Ariel Pan won this year’s Grade 7 public speaking challenge by probing the challenges of Àtting in. See Page A5

‘Orange is not a skin tone’ Students to boycott pre-grad tanning Grace Escudero burnabynewsleader.com

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After leading York House to the Ànals of the girls AAA basketball provincials, Burnaby’s Alisha Roberts will be attending Pepperdine University in Malibu, California in the fall.

Chasing her hoop dreams Burnaby teen going to California on full-ride basketball scholarship Grant Granger ggranger@burnabynewsleader.com

Alisha Roberts has a basketball in her hand as she gets up to greet her interviewer. When it’s suggested she was born dribbling those round orange objects she doesn’t dispute the notion, she just smiles and says, “I was. I really was.” Although hoops is in her DNA, she has taken her talent and combined it with a lot of hard work to convert

it into a NCAA Division I full-ride scholarship to Pepperdine University in Malibu, Calif., and a possible spot on the Canadian under-18 women’s basketball squad. Her father, Norm, grew up a basketball player in his native Zimbabwe. He’d come home from his engineering job and take Alisha and her sisters, Lisa and Norma—both of whom are several years older than her—to the Eastburn Community Centre to teach them basketball. “I fell in love with it from an early age,” recalls Roberts, 17. “I honestly remember being three years

old, maybe going on four, being at Eastburn sitting on the sidelines and my father would come over and he taught me the right-handed layup, the left-handed layup, all the footwork sequences. It took me awhile but I got it.” Boy did she get it. When she was still in elementary school, she’d tag along with Norma to New Westminster Hyacks senior girls practices and games. While her dad helped to coach, Roberts would be right in there doing all the drills during practice as well as in warmups prior to games. Her silky smooth

layups were superior to many of those executed by the senior girls players, even though they were up to six years older than Roberts. In Grade 6 she went to a basketball camp at SFU where she learned a quote that sticks with her. It’s still on her bedroom wall: “Good, better best. Never let it rest, until your good is better and your better is best.” She says, “I’ve always just wanted to be better than I can be. It’s never good to be content with where you are. It’s pushing yourself to the next level.” Please see HOPING TO WEAR, A4

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Gym, tan, laundry. The cast of Jersey Shore would have people believe exercising and maintaining clean clothes are good habits to form, but most people would say there’s nothing healthy about using tanning beds. Students at Burnaby North Secondary have joined the Canadian Cancer Society’s “Tanning is Out” campaign in an effort to discourage students from fake tanning for graduation. “We’re trying to boost people’s self esteem,” said Valerie Lang, a tan-free grad leader at North. “People need to be happy with their skin, they’re beautiful the way they are. There’s no need to look like the people in the media.” Health Minister Mike de Jong recently announced that B.C. will ban the use of tanning beds for people under age 18. Lang said the ban is a good step, but for now, teenagers are still allowed to use tanning beds. see 200 STUDENTS, A3

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Driving an electric vehicle has brought out Pat Shellard’s inner drag racer. Because there’s nothing that puts a bigger grin on his face than pressing his Nissan Leaf’s accelerator and beating a young kid in a souped up Acura from a standing start after a red light. “The look of disbelief on his face when he pulled alongside was pretty special,” says Shellard, an investment advisor at Vancity. That instant acceleration was one of the unexpected surprises when Shellard got his Leaf last October, the fourth one delivered in British Columbia. With one gear and only three moving parts compared to a gas engine’s typical 500 components, plus no lag waiting for sparks to combust the fuel, the sedate maroon hatchback is more like a Ferrari red racer off the mark. Merging onto the highway, the Leaf blends into the Àow of traf¿c in a heartbeat. It charges up the Holdom hill from Broadway with nary a stutter. Not that Shellard envisions himself as some sort of eco Michael Schumacher. He is a family man after all. Which was his main motivation for getting his name

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Pat Shellard loves showing off his Nissan Leaf electric vehicle. He also uses it to make a bit of an environmental statement; his license plate reads BYE OIL.

on the waiting list shortly after the Leaf was unveiled and then enduring a year-long delay in delivery after the plant in Japan where they’re built was damaged by the earthquake and tsunami last March. “I want my sons to respect the environment,” says Shellard of his decision to take the next step from his previous vehicle, a hybrid. “They’re always telling their friends about it, how their car

doesn’t have a gas tank.” That detail also happens to make Shellard smile every time he passes a ¿lling station as gas prices inÀate beyond $1.44 a litre. Shellard ¿gures he saves about 80 per cent of that, factoring in the modest boost in his monthly hydro bill to charge his car. He does that every night, plugging into a specially adapted 220 volt receptacle. It takes ¿ve to seven hours to bring the Leaf’s batteries,

which reside beneath the driver’s seat, up to a full charge. That charge will allow him to travel 100160 kilometres, enough to get to and from work in North Vancouver from his North Burnaby home, plus run errands around town. He’s also saving money on maintenance. The ¿rst three service visits consist of nothing more than rotating the tires. The fourth adds a brake check. And with so few moving components, Shellard expects it’s unlikely to get much more complicated than that for a while. Still, those savings are unlikely to make up the premium price commanded by electric vehicles over similarly sized gas cars. A $5,000 discount from the Clean Energy Vehicles for BC incentive program, that offers price breaks for purchasers of qualifying new battery electric, fuel cell, plug-in hybrid electric and compressed natural gas vehicles until March 31, 2013, helped close some of the gap. But Shellard says driving an electric car is about so much more than putting money in his pocket. An indicator on the Leaf’s digital dashboard display shows how many trees he’s saved by not contributing to global warming. A solar panel

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on the roof powers many of the electrical components. Even the seats are made from recycled plastic bottles, further reducing the car’s carbon footprint. And he loves showing off his car to anyone curious about electric vehicles. Since getting it he’s taken 80 people on test drives. He says he’s lost count of the number of people who’ve waved at him or given him the thumbs up. “It’s fun to drive,” says Shellard. “It’s fun to show off. It’s something I’m very proud of.” Especially when he can leave sports cars in his dust.

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Hoping to wear the maple leaf from FRONT PAGE We were not being content with Obviously, that was one of the One of her basketball friends where we were,” says Roberts. things that attracted me,” says at that time was Abby Maan, “I’ve never been so close to a Roberts. who had been attending York group of girls. We really are But she also was drawn to its House. Maan’s parents told the family.” small class sizes and academic Roberts’ about the scholarship That family made it all the way strengths—she hopes to take opportunities the private girls to the AAA provincial ¿nal before sciences so she can become a school in Vancouver could bowing in the dying seconds physiotherapist or occupational provide. 62-61 to the South Kamloops therapist. She also says the team’s So instead of following in Titans. In the last 10 seconds, the starting point guard is going into her sisters’ sneakers and going 5-foot-7 Roberts and teammate her senior season so it should to NWSS or down the street Cherub Lum both drove to the net mean one year of tutelage and to Byrne Creek secondary, she in an attempt to score the winning then a chance to take over. opted for York House because points but were denied by the “It just felt right,” says she believed it was a chance to Titans’ 6-foot-5, Grade 11 centre Roberts, who can’t wait to get develop herself as an athlete and Emma Wolfram, a provincial to Pepperdine in September. “I a person. teammate of both Roberts and know that it’s the next step to It was a tough decision, but one Lum. getting where I want to go.” she doesn’t regret despite And that desired some long, grueling days, destination is the national especially during basketball women’s team. Alisha Roberts season. She would be on Ever since Teresa There were deÀnitely times when I was SkyTrain by 6 a.m. which just sleeping (on transit). But if you want Kleindienst of Mission, was followed by a bus who for years was Canada’s to make yourself a better player you don’t have an option. ride to be at York House national team point guard, in time for her to do her came to speak to an elite personal workouts before school. “It was heartbreaking. Getting camp when Roberts was in Grade After classes ¿nished she’d do to the ¿nal was amazing, and I’m 8, she has wanted to wear the homework until practice started at so proud of us for doing that. It maple leaf on the court. 7 p.m. Finally, at 9 p.m., she’d do was really tough to have that last She came close last year to the long journey home. shot and to miss it,” says Roberts. being on the national junior team, “There were de¿nitely times There have been a lot of eyes but that opportunity was lost when I was just sleeping (on on Roberts every time she steps when a rib punctured one of her transit),” said Roberts. “But if on the hardwood to play hoops. lungs. “I was invited back for you want to make yourself a Some were scouts from Canadian tryouts. It killed me, but I wasn’t better player you don’t have an schools. Both of her older sisters able to go back,” says Roberts. option.” played basketball for Laurentian This past weekend she returned Roberts made the senior University in Sudbury, Ont. to Toronto for another set of team in Grade 9 with the Tigers Other eyes, however, were tryouts and is awaiting word to losing the AA provincial ¿nal American. She would come back see if she’ll be chosen for the to the Kalamalka Lakers from from tournaments in the U.S. and under-18 team. Vernon. But then York House there would be phone messages That squad will play a world won the next two provincial from schools down there. championship qualifyier in Puerto championships. North of the border the choice Rico this summer. If it succeeds, Coach Winston Brown came between UBC, Victoria and Canada will advance to the 2013 approached the team about Windsor. South it was between under-19 world championship. taking on the ultimate challenge Southern Utah and Pepperdine, So since the 2012 Olympics are for a girls basketball team in a small school of about 3,000 in London, does Roberts have any B.C., chasing a provincial AAA students with a picturesque plans for a trip to Rio de Janeiro, championship. Although York campus on the Paci¿c Ocean in Brazil four years from now for House has only about 300 high Malibu, Calif. the next summer Olympiad? school students, it would mean In early November, she visited “Maybe,” says Roberts with a taking on schools with up to eight the campus and its stunning views sly smile. “Maybe.” times the enrolment. along the Paci¿c Coast Highway It would seem to be a good “We talked about it for about “Oh, my goodness, it was place for a girl born with a 20 minutes and we all wanted it. breathtaking. It was beautiful. basketball in her hand to end up. ୅ continued

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schoolmates seemed â€œlike a different species.â€? If Ariel Pan lacks In her speech she conÂżdence, you wouldnâ€™t described trying to Âżt in by know it. dressing like the other kids, So thereâ€™s a certain irony even through she didnâ€™t that the speech with which like what she was wearing. she won this yearâ€™s Grade 7 She felt like everyone Public Speaking Challenge had â€œblueprintsâ€? in place, describes her feelings of not knowing what they wanted Âżtting in after emigrating out of life. But she soon from Taiwan about four realized she wasnâ€™t the only years ago. one who felt lost and out of Under the broader theme place. of â€œItâ€™s possible,â€? the In that, she found a Chaffey-Burke elementary universal theme of children student urged her peers and youth trying to belong â€œto be yourself and believe and Âżnding their way. in yourself, itâ€™s something â€œI thought if I spoke about CONTRIBUTED PHOTO I havenâ€™t been able to do Ariel Pan is the winner of this yearâ€™s Grade 7 Public it I might feel better about Speaking Challenge in Burnaby. very much,â€? she said in an myself and encourage others interview. in my situation,â€? Pan said. Finishing in second place at the In Canada, students can say Her speech even mentioned, recent contest Âżnals was Gresa what they think, she said, adding as examples sheâ€™s observed, two Ibra of Taylor Park elementary she Âżnds teachers are more like schoolmates who she says try and in third, Christina Manning friends that guide students. unsuccessfully to get in with the of University Highlands. â€œIt was a bit chaotic but I really popular crowd or hide behind a Pan, 13, said part of the reason enjoyed it [here]. I can say what I tough exterior. behind her feelings was the want to say. Iâ€™m completely free.â€? The students recognized culture shock she experienced. But there were other themselves and expressed In Taiwan, â€œwhat the teacher challenges. Pan was an Englishappreciation. says is the Bible, you just follow as-a-second-language student what they say no matter what.â€? for her Âżrst three years, and her see â€˜I WANT TO DO IT WELLâ€™, A8 wchow@burnabynewsleader.com

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A right to know There’s a joke in the newsroom, probably not just this one, that media in Russia and China probably get more information from their governments than do their counterparts in Canada. This is because bribing government of¿cials can be a way of freeing up some information that otherwise might be kept secret. Thankfully, that’s not a practice in Canada, but we have no reason to get too satis¿ed. Rarely does a government get slapped twice for its conduct on how it deals with the media, and hence the public, and how it provides, or hides, information from the people who pay its bills. But that happened recently when the reputable magazine Nature, and in a separate incident the Canadian Science Writers Association, both called on the federal Conservative government to allow more media access to their experts. In contrast to the U.S., usually a country the government loves to imitate, Ottawa has tightened rules against talking to the media. Currently, it’s impossible for media to talk to scientists without the OK of public relations of¿cers. Fisheries secretary and Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge MP Randy Kamp points out almost 400 media interviews were provided by federal scientists last year. That may be so, but he also pointed out that the government can decide who talks. That’s not good enough. While it may serve the Conservative government well, by ensuring anything potentially unÀattering does not come to light, it fails to serve the greater good. Civil servants—whose job is to serve all Canadians—should be able to share information without such restriction. What’s needed in Canada, in B.C. as well, is an objective set of rules for media access to scientists. That way, the public’s right to know is enshrined and open access protected. That will only strengthen our democracy. —Black Press

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An open letter to a changed city Dear Vancouver, We’ve known each more than 40 years, yet I feel we’ve grown apart. I don’t know when it happened. It started out so well. I remember the ’70s and ’80s. You were on the outside, stranded here on the Wet Coast. Nobody paid attention to you. Other cities were getting all the attention—Montreal, Toronto, New York, Los Angeles. But you were fun, in your own quirky way, and authentic. And above all, you were accessible. We’d hang out, and it didn’t cost much. Everybody felt that way. You were there for us. Sure, your hockey team was awful, but tickets were cheap and we were together in our pain. Even in the early ’90s your universities had open doors. Folks cut from satisfactory, C+ academic cloth—like myself— were welcomed with open arms. We could dawdle a little, even, taking astronomy, women’s studies, the philosophy of logic. Everything was a little less serious back then.

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And there was even a time—and I’m casting back a while here, Vancouver—when average folks could buy your houses. And now. You’ve changed. Blame Expo 86. That was your grand ‘coming out,’ your debutantes’ ball that revealed your face to the world, much like that shy Princess Diana who helped open the world’s fair. Or blame the changing of the guard in Hong Kong, from Britain to China, and the huge inÀux of immigrants and money that has continued almost unabated ever since, helping to vault you into a new league, growing and Àexing your muscles as a world city. Or maybe it was the shift to globalism, the removal of economic barriers and opening of trade around the world.

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lost sight of what matters. Virtually overnight, you went Like those prizes, all that from forgotten hinterland far attention on the world stage, is from the lucrative eastern markets going to your head a little. and Europe, to suddenly being Like you’ve forgotten the people Canada’s lone emissary at the who live here, your gaze slightly doorstep of Asia. up, striving to impress someone Today, you are the darling of all. who hasn’t yet entered the room. As in a great movie romance, Tourists, perhaps. Or investors. all eyes have turned in the ¿nal I wonder if you’re out of my act and realized that instead of league. a dowdy, beclouded outpost devoid of culture and architecture, you’re a 21st-century city of gleaming And there was even a time—and I’m casting glass, sunlight and back a while here, Vancouver—when average cosmopolitan cuisine, folks could buy your houses. surrounded by Some days, you look like a sparkling waters and snow-capped stranger. mountains. Like a picture of a celebrity in a How could we not have noticed glossy magazine. before? I may know your story, but Perhaps the accolades have really, I wonder if I know you at grown tedious to you. all. Best City to Live, Most Livable Sincerely, City and so on. Born and raised It’s great. Really. I’m happy for you. And believe me, your charms are Chris Bryan is editor obvious. of the NewsLeader You’re amazing. But some days it’s like you’ve

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Thanks Burnaby RCMP I just want to give a big “thank you” to the Burnaby RCMP. Our friends brieÀy lost their three-year-old child in Central Park yesterday, as it was growing dark. A Àagged-down police car quickly got another unit involved. Just as we were to all to start a search, the child was found unharmed. The of¿cers involved were professional, courteous and helped to put panicking family members at ease. I didn’t catch the names of the of¿cers involved but kudos to them for their kind assistance. William G. Lindsay Burnaby

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Two best sexy and beautiful Zumba teachers: Ivy & Silvi! The best workout Ɔ. Irene Tang Absolutely LOVE these ladies! They kick my butt every week, and I hardly feel like I’m working out. Congratulations to two of the most deserving women I know. Cherie Michelle Godard

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Nice. Great instructors and great workout. I’m just glad I’m just ¿ve minutes away from the studio. LOL Doris Zhang Ivy and Silvi are simply THE BEST. Felicidades! Te deseo mucho exito en tu futuro. Maria Zumpano Nice! I have to come out and Zumba one of these days! Karina Eva The best exercise place ever! My life has been transformed because of these two wonderful women! Rosangela Giacobetti

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EVENTS Liberal Party of Canada: Drop by to meet and mingle at a “friendraiser” with the Burnaby-New Westminster riding association’s executive. When: Saturday, March 31, 10 – 11:30 a.m. Where: Waves Coffee, 7315 Edmonds St., Burnaby. Info: sdhillon123@ hotmail.com. The Kenya Coffee House: Come out and enjoy an intimate, chill-axed night of live musical, theatrical, and poetic performances. Along with great tunes and musical collaboration, enjoy yummy pastries, desserts and hot beverages! It’s an all-ages event and everyone welcome. All proceeds towards organizer’s volunteer Me to We trip to Kenya next summer where she will help build a school room, teach students English and volunteer with partnering organizations. . When: Thursday, April 5, 6 to 8 p.m. Where: Cariboo Hill Secondary School, 8580 16 Ave., Burnaby. Tickets: $7 students, $10 adults. Info: alliee.graham@ gmail.com, call/text 778-892-4352 or http://www.facebook.com/ events/314103475313408/. Bad Johnny Law: Join us for a live hit of funk from the popular and touring Bad Johnny. When: Friday, March 30, 9 p.m. Where: Great Bear Pub, 5665 Kingsway, Burnaby. Info: 604-4332388 or www.greatbearpub.com.

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Transplant Trot: The Canadian Transplant Association holds a 5K and 8 K walking and running

event to create awareness for organ donation. When: Sunday, April 1, 10 a.m. Where: Burnaby Lake Park East. Cost: $20, or free for transplant recipients. Info: Margaret, 604-9856628 or winniethepooh@telus.net.

Au t i s m Awa re n e s s M o n t h : Monarch House Autism Centre presents free event, with speakers discussing developmental pathways of communication and practical strategies along the way. When: Tuesday, April 3, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Where: Monarch House Autism Centre, 3185 Willingdon Green, Burnaby. Info: 604-205-9204.

Burnaby Schools Film Festival: Presented by Burnaby School D i s t r i c t ’s S t u d e n t A dv i s o ry Committee, the festival showcases a range of multi-media talent from secondary students based on the theme “Burnaby: Who We Are.” The evening also features performances by students in the district’s Visual & Performing Art programs. Proceeds benefit PADS (Pacific Assistance Dogs Society), to pay the $3,500 first year of training for a puppy. When: Wednesday, April 4, 7 p.m. Where: Michael J. Fox Theatre, Burnaby. Tickets: $7 each or two for $12, at dsacfilmfest2012@gmail.com.

Basics of Birding Workshop: Come and learn the proper way of preparing yourself for a day of birding (bird watching) in this one-day workshop. When: Tuesday April 3, 1:30 p.m. Where: Bonsor Recreation Complex, 6550 Bonsor Ave., Burnaby. Cost: $3.12. Info: 604-294-4580.

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Easter baskets overÀowing with fake grass and plenty of treats are an eagerly anticipated component of Easter celebrations. However, many of the items found in a typical Easter basket -- or even the basket itself -- may be made of items that are damaging to the environment. Plastic easter eggs are made from plastics that may not be biodegradable. Furthermore, they may be made using chemicals that are damaging to the environment. Plastic grass carries the same dangers. Once discarded, plastic grass also may pose risks to wildlife that can become tangled in the substance or inadvertently eat it and choke or experience intestinal blockage.

Instead of pre-packaged Easter baskets, individuals can construct their own. Look for baskets made from reusable materials, such as wicker or other wood-based materials, steering away from plastic. Instead of plastic grass, shred paper that is headed for the recycling bin. Look for treats without excessive packaging. You can gather healthy treats and toys individually and put together in the basket. This way you can cater more to what your child enjoys and rely less on the cheap stuff that will end up in the garbage. EASTER EGGS

Colouring Easter eggs is a tradition. So are the colouring kits that may be made from chemical food dyes. Instead, look to natural foods to add a festive hue to the eggs. Cranberry juice or beet juice can turn eggs pink. Red cabbage leaves or mashed blueberries can dye eggs blue. And turmeric can give eggs a yellow tint. These all-natural dyes are safe for little ¿ngers.

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Rather than silk Àowers and plastic eggs, use the real thing in your decorating. Bring a little of the outside indoors with fresh Àowers in a vase. Use twigs and ribbon to create inexpensive and green centerpieces for the holiday table. Wrap cloth napkins in a thick blade of grass for a little festivity. Construct wreaths from pruned garden clippings and Àorist wire to dress up doorways. TABLE SETTINGS

Avoid disposable products whenever possible to prevent extra items from ending up in the trash. It is easy to wash ceramic or even ¿ne china with ease in a dishwasher. Think about purchasing decorative spring-themed glasses that can be reused year after year. Resist the urge to use disposable bakeware and serving platters as well. While they may take a little longer to wash, you’ll be doing your part to help the planet. EASTER DINNER

Many families dine on ham and potatoes or a roast for Easter dinner. Shop locally at your nearest butcher for the meat instead of purchasing something mass-produced in a can. A local farm stand may yield plenty of fresh vegetables to accompany the main course. Instead of store-bought desserts, think about fresh berries in a homemade pie for the perfect ending to this festive day.

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Giants take midget title It was a four-peat for the Vancouver North West Giants as the Burnaby-based club captured its fourth consecutive B.C. Major Midget Hockey League championship on the weekend. The Giants did it by sweeping the Cariboo Cougars in the provincial ¿nal for the second straight year at the Burnaby Winter Club. In the ¿rst game Friday, the Giants downed the Cougars 4-1. Burnaby’s Adam Helewka had two goals to lead the Giant attack with Anthony Conti collecting a goal and two assists and Justin White one of each.

On Saturday, North West edged the Cougars 2-1 on second period goals by Joseph Carvalho of Burnaby and Josh Thrower. Liam Smith of Burnaby got the win in goal in Game 2. Forward Brandon Del Grosso of New Westminster also played in both games for the Giants. With the wins, the Giants have advanced to take on the Alberta champion Red Deer Optimist Rebels, who swept the St. Albert Raiders in a three-game series that concluded Tuesday with a 5-3 victory. The Rebels and Giants will play a best-of-three series in Red Deer April 6-8.

Bay beats Burnaby boys Burnaby Lake Rugby Club’s Premier League squad came close to knocking off the top team last Saturday before eventually falling 21-15 to the Vancouver Island visitors. BLRC got off to a quick start going up 12-0 on tries by Joe Dolesau and Evan Thomas and a Geoff Ryan convert before James Bay came back to take a 15-12 lead. A Ryan penalty kick evened the score at 15-15 at half time. The second half was a

defensive battle with two penalty kicks providing the difference. With the loss Burnaby Lake’s record drops to fourth place with a 6-3 record. They will have a rematch with James Bay in Victoria on Saturday. In ¿rst division play, Burnaby Lake swamped James Bay 43-5 to improve to 6-3. In a showdown for ¿rst place in the women’s Premier League, the Velox Valkyries vanquished Burnaby Lake 26-8. It was

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BLRC’s ¿rst loss of the season while the host Vancouver Island team improved to 6-0. Kim Donaldson scored a try for Burnaby with the league-leading scorer Julia Sugawara connecting on a penalty. In other action, United Rugby Club downed SFU 45-10 at Hume Park in New Westminster. United is 4-1 and will face Bayside in Surrey on Saturday. Simon Fraser is 1-6 and will face Velox at SFU on Saturday, 11:30 a.m.

Nathan Graziano the U13. On the girls teams, forward Seina Kashima gets to play on the under-16 provincial team. The U15 squad will have goalkeeper Sydney Bell and midÀelder Teagan McManus of Burnaby while defender Lauren Rea is on the U14 team. All of the Burnaby players suit up for Mountain United FC except for Takahashi, who plays for Fusion FC.

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Belle best of the week on GNAC links Simon Fraser University golfer Michael Belle of Burnaby has been named the Great Northwest Athletic Conference golfer of the week. He received the honour for his seventh-place Ànish in the Concordia Classic where shot a 54-hole score of 224. The sophomore is sixth in the GNAC with an average of 74.5 strokes a round, less than one behind the conference leader. It’s the second time this year Belle has been named GNAC golfer of the week. “I’ve been working harder on the mental aspect of the game this year as opposed to just developing my physical abilities. I’m not necessarily hitting better, but I’m preparing better,” said Belle in a SFU press release. Next up is the GNAC championship tournament, the Ànal competition of the season, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho starting on April 22.

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Rona, Canucks contribute to arena reno Kensington Arena will soon see some improvements to its lobby area thanks to an $80,000 donation from Rona Revy Inc. and the Vancouver Canucks organization. According to a Burnaby city staff report, Rona and the Canucks approached city hall about a partnership opportunity to enhance the arena to bene¿t users, particularly minor hockey organizations. Rona is contributing $70,000 while the Canucks will donate $10,000. The renovations will include removal of a dividing wall to open up the space and installing panels of light birch plywood over darkened cedar wall coverings. Painting will be done by Rona and Canuck volunteers, while three new standalone trophy cases will be built by Tradeworks, a non-pro¿t society based in the Downtown Eastside.

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as a result of project scoping changes. â€œThe company intends to proceed with extensive and thorough consultation to expand the Trans Mountain Pipeline, once Âżnal commitments are known.â€? Kinder Morgan is proposing to twin its 60-year-old pipeline which stretches 1,150 km from Edmonton to Burnaby. â€œExtensions to open seasons are common in the industry,â€? said Lexa Hobenshield of Kinder Morgan Canada by email. â€œIn this case we have decided to offer an extension because based upon our current scope and level of commitments, we have room for more participation. More information on our proposed scope will be available later this spring.â€? Meanwhile, the company

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If there is one thing you can count on in life, it’s to expect the unexpected. Being ready, willing and able for each day’s twists and turns means the difference between enjoying the ride, and just getting by. And what’s the point of just getting by? Especially when you can ride the limelight while taking it all on. Mazda is about preparing for the unexpected by building the unexpected. That’s why the all-new MAZDA5 is about as far from a conventional six-passenger vehicle as you can get. Sleek, sporty and ingenious, its attention to craftsmanship is an attention-getter. Starting with MAZDA5’s advanced 2.5 L, DOHC engine, delivering a pump-friendly 6.8 L/100 km highway (6-speed manual transmission). Plus the Electro-Hydraulic Power-Assist Steering, tight 11.2 m turning circle and agile, MAZDA3-based platform make it one of the most outstanding six-passenger vehicles to maneuver down the highway. Or whatever road life happens to take you down.

But it doesn’t end there. The MAZDA5 features a standard 6-speed manual transmission. Or choose the optional 5-speed Sport mode automatic. Bluetooth® hands-free phone system with Audio Proﬁle is available, as is a new trip computer to keep tabs on fuel economy.* Also available is a 6-disc in-dash CD changer (GT model). Power glass moonroof with tilt and slide (GT model with Luxury Package). And a leather-wrapped steering wheel. The GT model steps it up with an impressive list of standards, like heated front seats and door mirrors. Xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights, anti-theft alarm system, SIRIUS Satellite Radio and fog lights – just to name a few. Like we said, ready, willing and able.

In the MAZDA5, you’ll always be prepared. Comfortably. An array of driver-centric features are all within easy reach. Like well-crafted front seats with thigh support and adjustable driver’s seat lifter. Tilt and telescopic steering wheel with standard audio controls and available cruise control.* And automatic climate controls, AM/ FM CD audio system with MP3 functionality, power windows, door locks and door mirrors, even a handy auxiliary audio input jack are all standard as well.

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National SAM awards presented to local companies

GVHBA members honoured in Quebec The Canadian Home Builders’ Association held its 69th annual convention on March 17 in Mont Tremblant, Quebec, and four Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association members were among the winners of the National SAM Awards. “The awards ... recognize outstanding performance in new homes and renovation design, innovative technology and construction techniques, and outstanding marketing and sales activities,” says GVHBA President and CEO Peter Simpson. Portrait Homes was the recipient of the Community Development Award, which recognizes excellent achievement

in creating an attractive, exciting and innovative community for its development Silver Ridge. Adera Development Corporation won the New Home Award for best multi-family project for zen (Salus phase C and D), while Harald Koehn Construction won a Home Renovation Award in the Any Room category. TQ Construction was also honoured with a Home Renovation Award in the Addition category. “Winning a National SAM Award is a major accomplishment within our industry,” CHBA President Ron Olson says. “Every award recognizes an outstanding success.”

Townline was nominated for Best Townhome/Rowhome Development: Less than 2,000 square feet for its project Clayton Rise, while Boffo is nominated for Best Multi-Family Highrise Development for Jewel.

Adera is a finalist for the FortisBC Award for Excellence in Energy Efficiency for New Construction with its seven35 project in North Vancouver. The awards will be handed out on April 28.

Honouring local builders

GVHBA announces Ovation Award nominees by Kerry Vital

The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association will be giving a standing Ovation to its finalists at its third annual Ovation Awards next month, which honour excellence in new home and renovation design, construction, accessibility, sustainability, affordability, energy efficiency and heritage restoration. The list of finalists in 41 categories was released last week. Among the group is Kenorah Construction & Design, ParkLane Homes, Portrait Homes and My House Design/Build Team, among many others. “Last year, Vancouver-area homebuilders spent nearly $4 billion on home renovation, and builders started construction on 17,867 new homes,” says GVHBA President and CEO Peter Simpson. “Residential construction is a major contributer to Metro Vancouver’s economy and the GVHBA is delighted to partner with FortisBC and the Homeowner Protection Office to honour the industry’s brightest stars.” ParkLane Homes reigns as the topnominated builder, with 13 finalist nominations including Multi-Family Builder of the Year, Single-Family Builder of the Year and Best SingleFamily Detached Home: 3,000 square feet and over. The nominations are spread over several ParkLane communities, including Headwater at Bedford Landing, Time at Walnut Grove and Winchester. Portrait Homes has been nominated for seven awards, including Best SingleFamily Detached Home: Less than 2,000 square feet and Best Townhome/ Rowhome Development: Less than 2,000 square feet. “As a long-standing member of the GVHBA, Portrait Homes is very proud of have received these seven Ovation Award nominations,” says Vice-President of Marketing and Sales

Troy Steine. “Receiving recognition at this level would not have been made possible without the dedication and commitment from each and every one of us here on the Portrait Homes team. ... We will continually strive to improve the design and finishing of our homes, our service to our clients and our overall customer experience.” Several other builders appear among the finalists, including British Pacific Properties, Townline Group of Companies, Boffo Developments and Adera Development Corporation. British Pacific Properties was nominated for Best Single-Family Home: 3,000 square feet and over for its Highgrove – Whitby Estates showhome and Best Townhome/ Rowhome Development: 2,000 square feet and over for Aerie.

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B.C. builders are garnering awards recognition from the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association, including Portrait Homes for its Stoneleigh at Silver Ridge project, top. ParkLane Homes is nominated for 13 awards, including Time at Walnut Grove, above, for Best Townhome/ Rowhome Development: Less than 2,000 square feet.

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Buy a Power Smart home, save three ways Save now, and save later: not many homes can promise you that. But when you buy a home from a Power Smart New Home Builder youâ€™ll save money, including reduced mortgage insurance and lower monthly bills. An EnerGuide label is your assurance that the home is independently rated to be energy-efďŹ cient. And donâ€™t forget, an energyefďŹ cient home is more comfortable too. Layout, amenities, and those much-promoted granite countertops. Thereâ€™s a lot to think about when youâ€™re buying a new home. But thereâ€™s one feature that can make a positive difference to your wallet when you purchase, and every month that you own your home. Choosing a Power Smart New Home gives home buyers an easy way to find a home that is designed and built to save energy. â€œBuying an energy-efficient home is one of the best ways to maximize your home budget,â€? says Doug Overholt, representative for BC Hydroâ€™s Power Smart New Home program. â€œIf you save on expenses, you can afford more mortgage. But many new homes are not built with energy efficiency in mind - so looking for the EnerGuide label is wise.â€? An EnerGuide rating is a standard measure of a homeâ€™s energy performance, rated on a scale of 0 to 100. A rating of 0 represents a home with major air leakage, no insulation and extremely high energy consumption. A rating of 100 represents a house that is airtight, well insulated, sufficiently ventilated and requires no purchased energy. The first benefit youâ€™ll find is on your mortgage insurance: Power Smart New Homes qualify for a 10 per cent refund on Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation Mortgage

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Insurance. Youâ€™ll also save on your monthly bills. Homes that are rated EnerGuide 80 use at least 30 per cent less energy than an average new home. Thatâ€™s money in your pocket every month â€“ especially great when energy costs are only expected to rise. Buy a home with a rating higher than EnerGuide 80, and save even more. The third benefit is resale value; as energy costs rise and green building continues to gain popularity, a home that demonstrates its efficiency will likely hold its value as compared to one that is inefficient with high monthly operating costs. There are other benefits as well, Overholt says. â€œBuilders who are smart about energy efficiency are adopting improved building practices and making use of new technologies. Their homes are more comfortable â€“ cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter â€“ while using less energy overall. Itâ€™s hard to add energy efficiency later; you need to get it built in from the start.â€? The Power Smart New Home program gives you an easy way to find houses, townhomes, and condos that are designed to save energy. For more information and to find your energy efficient dream home, check out the full listing of Power Smart New Home Builders and featured developments at bchydro.com/pshomes.

NOT ALL NEW HOMES ARE BUILT WITH ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN MIND. Thatâ€™s why it pays to look for a Power Smart New Home Builder when shopping for your next home. Power Smart New Homes are independently rated EnerGuide 80 or higher, which means they use at least 30% less energy than an average new home. And since theyâ€™re built the smart way, they stay cooler in the summer and cozier in the winterâ€”all while saving you money for years to come.

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Bosa legacy lives on in real estate legend’s son by Kerry Vital

Nat Bosa is a real estate legend in the Lower Mainland, and under his leadership, Bosa Development has built homes across North America. He immigrated to Canada at the age of 13 after growing up on a farm in Italy. By 16 he had dropped out of school and was framing houses in Vancouver with his brothers. By the age of 18 he was being groomed to be the foreman, but after some thought he decided to quit and form a company with his brothers instead. He has now been building homes for over 40 years, and shows no signs of slowing down any time soon. Now, he is passing on his knowledge to his oldest son Jim, who started Appia Development in 1991. But being the president of a development company wasn’t always a dream of Jim’s. He hadn’t considered following in his dad’s footsteps until Nat asked him about developing a small project on his own after Jim was unsure of his next step while in university. “Not being one to like people who are wasting time, he presented me with an opportunity,” Jim says. “He said ‘I have a piece of property that is up for sale and I might purchase it for you if you are interested ... if you make some money you can keep the profit.’” He was responsible for hiring the architects, tradespeople and consultants, as well as designing, building and selling the development on his own. He found that he enjoyed the process, despite the long hours and incredible amount of work. “Since it was a success, Nat helped me start up what was then J+B Developments, and became Appia Developments. (He) helped me get my first project, which was a 110-unit condo development in Coquitlam,” Jim says. The company now has projects all over the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island and Whistler. Along the way, Nat has taught Jim a lot about building homes and taking care of customers. Jim says his best advice was “be honest, have integrity, and be fair to your customers.” A lot of thought goes into choosing the location for a Bosa or Appia development, including how popular it already is. “Always go into areas just before they wake up,” Nat says. One of his favourite areas is the Brentwood area of Burnaby, where he raised his family and his sons attended school. The Bosa Development head office is also located in the area, moving from Hastings to the

current office about 11 years ago. Nat’s latest development there is Affinity, which includes two towers, 281 condo suites, 10 city or town homes and almost an acre of garden and green space. “We choose a product which is in line with what the area is demanding ... and then take it up a notch,” Nat says, adding that “we make sure we give the customer good value for their dollar.” Jim has also built in the area, with Motif at Citi and SOLO being two recent projects. SOLO will be one of the largest developments in the area, with four residential towers totaling almost 1,400 homes, a retail and office component, and a large range of home types. The first phase is due to be launched this year. “I have every confidence in what they build,” says sales and marketing manager for Bosa Development and Appia Development Lisa Murrell. “I’ve been lucky to be with them for 15 years ... they are like family to me.” Jim is also proud of Appia’s developments, saying, “We try to incorporate innovative features into a project that will add to the community and the neighbourhood as a whole, and make it a little bit better for everyone that is going to live there.” One of Murrell’s favourite things about working with the Bosas is their sense of integrity in everything they do. This is demonstrated in every Bosa and Appia home. “The Bosa quality to me means we’ve put a little more thought into the design, the craftsmanship, the quality of the project,” says Jim. “We also respect the purchasers a little bit more and are there to help them move into the development, move into their suite, move into their new home. We’re there to help them with any issues they might have after their move-in. We’re responsible. We’re there to help you.”

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Jim Bosa, left, has learned many lessons from his dad Nat, right. Chief among them was to always keep a sense of integrity and quality in everything he does.

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We choose a product which is in line with what the area is demanding ... and then take it up a notch,” says Nat Bosa.

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Bosa Developments’ Afﬁnity, top, includes two towers and 281 units. International projects from Bosa Development include Electra, above right, and Bayside, left, both in San Diego. Appia will soon launch its SOLO development, above left, which will feature almost 1,400 homes and a retail and ofﬁce space component.

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Ryan Bosa builds on reputation in every project by Kerry Vital

Ryan Bosa would have preferred to do something else instead of following in the footsteps of his father Nat, but the circus wouldn’t take him. That’s what he says when asked about whether he had ever considered going into another profession, but it’s clear that his father has taught him well. Ryan started his own development company, Embassy, in 2003 after being a project manager for Bosa Development in the Lower Mainland and San Diego for about seven years. “It was an opportunity to start something of my own, and take what I had learned and push off in my own direction and with my own team,” he says. “Also, I wanted to focus back in Canada as I wanted to establish my life up here and all the travel to California was having an impact on my personal life ... or lack thereof.”

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Your reputation is what will sell your product in the future,” says Ryan Bosa. Embassy’s newest development is Vantage, in the Brentwood area of North Burnaby. A 30-storey high-rise with 185 spacious suites, Vantage is poised to become a beautiful addition to the Burnaby skyline. With nine-foot ceilings and large windows, the sense of space in the suites is incredible. There are two schemes available, Classic and Contemporary, so you will easily be able to choose the home that suits you best. “These homes are for living,” Bosa says. “They are well-thought-out, with the homeowner in mind.” The kitchens are a chef ’s dream, with stainless-steel appliances and a fullheight stone backsplash with the Classic scheme featuring granite countertops and horizontal wood grain cabinets in Wenge veneer and the Contemporary scheme featuring polished quartzite countertops complemented by Rift white oak veneer lower cabinets and white lacquered upper cabinets. A deep soaker tub is perfect for relaxing at the end of a long day, while the frameless clear tempered glass shower doors and chrome hinges lend a touch of elegance to the proceedings. This is certainly a master bathroom built for a luxurious escape from all of your stresses. There are also penthouse suites available. These, featuring all of the amazing details from the other homes, also include 10-foot ceilings and a huge outdoor space with a fireplace, built-in barbecue and a food prep area that will allow you to entertain outside and showcase your stunning views. The suites are a fantastic reason to buy in itself, and the neighbourhood is just one more thing that is drawing buyers. Restaurants, shopping and transit are all just outside your door. “I saw an opportunity before most of the competitors jumped on it,” says Bosa. “Being along the SkyTrain and right under our nose, we knew that there would be demand for product in this area.” Embassy’s offices are located in Brentwood, so they are already very familiar with the area, and Bosa himself grew up in the area. “We had the ability to tie up a number of sites before others came to this area and we believe in it,” he says. “It’s very central to the Lower Mainland, has highway access and is 20 minutes from downtown. A customer could buy a two-bedroom here for the same price as a small one-bedroom downtown.”

Bosa has learned a lot from his father, including great customer service. “Today’s customer is tomorrow’s salesperson. Your reputation is what will sell your product in the future,” he says. “If you make your purchasers fight to get a deficiency rectified, then you can’t expect them to endorse your product. It’s important to always be fair, but occasionally to be even more than fair and exercise good faith when dealing with past customers.” Reliability and standing behind their product is one of the most important things, Bosa says. “We are building for the future of our company and for the homeowner. We try to make decisions that will stand the test of time,” he says, adding “Our goal is to deliver a well-thought-out design with quality finishes from the window system to plumbing fixtures, to appliances.” Among the other details that Embassy keeps in mind is installing products from names that have proven themselves, and only use name-brand products. “We don’t cut corners on those finishes,” Bosa says. When hiring contractors, Bosa also remembers his dad’s advice to always hire people who take pride in what they do and treat them fairly. “When they respect you, they will give you better service,” he says. “It’s a partnership when building and if everyone works together, it shows in the quality.” The interiors of every development Embassy builds are efficient, beautiful, and most of all, livable. It is important, Bosa says, to always design homes that have “enough room to properly furnish ... and (give) up as little as possible to inefficient designs or long hallways.” The company, and Bosa himself, strives to meet or exceed every expectation on finishes and building design, he says. Homes at Vantage start in the mid$400,000s. For more information visit www. vantagebyembassy.com or call 604-294-3339.

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We are building for the future of our company and for the homeowner,” says Ryan Bosa.

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Ryan Bosa, left, says customer satisfaction is one of the most important things to Embassy Developments. Their latest project, Vantage, above and below, will showcase kitchens that will delight your inner chef and plenty of natural light from the large windows in every home.

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

FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE

Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite. Training, support and remuneration are provided. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door.

Terrific career opportunity outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Experience Needed!! Extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 wks. vacation & beneﬁts pkg. Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time Valid License with air brake endorsement. High School Diploma or GED. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver DO NOT FILL IN CITY or STATE

160

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

260

ELECTRICAL

#1167 $25 service call, BBB Lge & small jobs. Expert trouble shooter, WCB. Low rates 24/7 604-617-1774 ELECTRICIAN. Licensed. Local. Low cost. Big/small jobs. Renov. & panel change expert. 604-374-0062

Dr. Sik Po Tang MD.

160

PROFESSIONALS/ MANAGEMENT

WKM, a mechanical contractor locate in Trail, BC, is looking for a CONTROLLER. Responsibilities include but are not limited to managing the day to day accounting operations, accts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, ccra remittances and monthly reporting of the financial statements to the owner. Please email your resume to wkm@shawcable.com.  

171

CARETAKERS/ RESIDENTIAL MANAGERS

Suite 404-625 Fifth Ave, New Westminster. BC V3M 1X4 Announces the closing of his Family Practice effective March 30th, 2012. MEDICAL RECORDS: Please obtain a copy of your medical record by contacting Record Storage & Retrieval Services (RSRS) at: 1-888-563-3732 ext.1 www.recordsolutions.ca

151

PERSONAL SERVICES

130

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Apply with resume by emailing custservpaciﬁc@fuchs.com or faxing to 604-888-1145

CAMPGROUND/RV Park Caretaker Year round position, Fort Langley BC. Duties maintenance, grounds and security tasks. Qualifications: Must have a background in maintenance related work, an ability to operate all basic tools, experience in the RV industry, knowledgeable of basic computer programs. This is a live on site position, a full hook up RV Site available, applicants must provide their own RV. Please apply with resume, salary expectations to paul@duckworthmanagement.com www.fortcamping.com

114

HELP WANTED

To conduct deliveries for international lubricants co. in Vancouver area, Seattle-Tacoma, Prince George, Okanagan & Edmonton. Pay $20/hour, mileage, bonus, proﬁt-sharing & full beneﬁts.

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST - Vernon SolidWorks, AutoCAD & CNC programming. Marine Industry Knowledge. Creativity and technical skills. Effective communication. Manage projects to completion. See www.harbercraft.com for details.

111

130

DRIVER WITH CLASS 1 + AIR WANTED

LOST AND FOUND

Blackberry Curve cell phone lost in Burnaby on Feb 3 or 4 in the early evening. Please call (604)953-1999

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Call Christy 604-436-2472 for available routes email Email circulation@burnaby newsleader.com

NEW WEST ELECTRICIAN Small Jobs. Renovations, Panels. Elec. Heat, Lighting, Repairs. Call (604)591-7621

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

MAINTENANCE HELPER Hain Celestial Canada, a division of the US-based Hain Celestial Group, is an industry leader providing consumers with superior food and personal care products for a healthy way of life. We are currently seeking a qualified individual to fill the role of MAINTENANCE HELPER at our production facility on Annacis Island. Duties include machine set up and tool changes; equipment repairs and preventive maintenance; as well as installation/ disassembly and assembly of production machinery. This position is also responsible for cutting, welding and fabricating pieces of equipment. Requirements include hands on knowledge of power tools such as grinder, drill press and electrical saw, along with general knowledge of packaging machinery and working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Preferred candidates will have a high school diploma and at least one year experience in a processing plant. Working knowledge of TIG Welding or Stick Welding would be an asset. The hours of work for this full-time position will vary, with most shifts starting at 3:00 a.m. Qualified applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume to: Email: Jobs@Hain-Celestial.com Fax: 604-525-1332 This is a union position with rates to be determined by the contract.

SPRING INTO A NEW CAREER!

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE 182

FINANCIAL SERVICES

AVOID BANKRUPTCY SAVE UP TO 70% OFF YOUR DEBT. One affordable monthly payment interest free. For debt restructuring on YOUR terms, not the creditors.

BAJ MINI EXCAVATING, Sewer, storm, drainage, oil tank removal, paving, old house drainage. 604779-7816, 604-540-9420 Rick’s Bobcat Service. Leveling, Back filling, Trucking reas. rates.778-355-2978, 604-290-2978

281

GARDENING

Call 1-866-690-3328 or see web site: www.4pillars.ca

Always! Pwr. raking, grass cutting, fertilizing, hedging, pruning, Rubbish rem. Free Est. 604-230-0627

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

Garden Maintenance & Lawncare

188

Garden Groomer Lawncutting D Power Raking D Rototilling & Pruning D Hedge Trimming D Power washing D Open to odd jobs Free Est, Established since 1997, Licensed Business, Reas. rates

LEGAL SERVICES

CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

Cliff 604-931-0825

IVY GREEN YARD SERVICE Hedges, pruning, yd cleanup, maint 35 years exp. FREE Estimates. Guar. Work. Calvin 604-992-4633

1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

203

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

Marketing/Promotions EXPERIENCED GRAPPLE Yarder Engineer and Hooktender. Fax or Email resume: 604-485-6380, goatgroup@shawcable.com

12 F/T positions available Up to $20/hr. weekly pay Must be outgoing!

Erica 604.777.2195

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS

.Jim’s Mowing Spring Services Same day services

LAWNS PLUS

Landscape Maintenance

Wellpoint Dewatering Superintendent/Foreman IDL Projects Inc. is a dynamic rapidly growing, progressive construction company currently accepting resumes for the position of Wellpoint Dewatering Superintendent/ Foreman for a project in Kitimat, BC. This is a permanent position with opportunity for relocation to other areas of the province following completion of the initial project. Qualiﬁed applicants must have a minimum of 5 years experience in wellpoint dewatering and must possess the ability to manage several crews and up to 10 employees. All accommodation and travel costs will be provided by the employer.

Please submit resumes to Bob Cartwright at bob@okprojects.com or contact 250-878-5292 for further information.

236 Temporary Ofﬁce Position May 31 - August 30, 2012 F/T ASSISTANT MANAGER (Burnaby) Shilla Tours & Travel Ltd. 3-5 yrs exp. College grad. Eng/Korean is beneficial $21.50/H Fax: 604-516-0328

Heavy Duty Mechanic Sunny Okanagan. Required for maintenance & repairs of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic systems, & diesel 2 & 4 stroke engines. For details or to apply: e-mail hr@nor-val.com

Local restoration company looking for someone for temporary office position. Familiarity with MS word, good typing skills, e-mailing, filing and opening files. Good ph. manner, reliability necessary. Hourly pay rate is negotiable. Please apply by April 10, 2012 to: Wascana@idmail.com or fax (604)540-8784.

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

CLEANING SERVICES

Best Cleaners Around GUARANTEED! Since 1985. Residential & Commercial Weekly, Bi-Monthly - Best Rates! MAIDS R’ US 604-808-0212 DETAILED EUROPEAN CLEANING.

Efficient, Reliable, Friendly, Bonded Excellent References with 18 yrs of experience. Call Ivet: 778-235-4070 RYAN B’s General Contracting: Gutter Cleaning, Vinyl Siding Cleaning, Pressure Washing, and Exterior Painting. Free estimates. Ryan (778) 919 - 7926. R_B@telus.net

D Economical Lawn Mowing D Complete Grounds Maint D Pruning & Shaping D Aeration & Power Raking D Fully Insured Residential~Strata~Commercial

(604)671-2746 Free Estimates

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

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

A38 NewsLeader Friday, March 30, 2012 HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

REAL ESTATE 626

HOUSES FOR SALE

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS 711

CO-OP RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539 Running this ad for 8yrs

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

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

❞A ALL RESIDENTIAL❞

* Electrical * Plumbing * Heating * Painting * Carpentry * Tile Work * Laminate & Hardwood Flooring Exc. Rates, Senior Disc. Work guar. Since 1986. Ken 604-418-7168

372

www.caliberwest contracting.com 604.764.9594

374 338

Woodland surroundings, on Forest Grove Drive. Good location, close to schools, SFU and Lougheed Mall. No subsidies available. $10 application fee. Maximum housing charges; 2 bdrms $899/mo. 3 bdrms. $1009/mo. & 4 bdrms. $1112/mo. Shares $2500.

NO SUBSIDIES AVAILABLE Orientation: Sunday, April 1st 1:30 p.m. at 51A-8740 Forest Grove Dr. Phone 604-420-2442

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

PLUMBING

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

715

NEW WESTMINSTER

DORIC MANOR 236 - 8th St. Tree removal done RIGHT!

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

• Tree & Stump Removal • Certiﬁed 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

341

Phone: 604-522-9153

www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca 10% OFF with this AD

.Enterprise Plumbing, Heaitng, Gasfitting

PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS ZIGGY’S RENO’S. European quality work. Free Est. All types of renos. Best prices! 604-931-4224

AT NORTHWEST ROOFING Re-roofing, Repair & New Roof Specialists. Work Guar. WCB.10% Senior’s. Disc. Jag 778-892-1530

308 MACHINING & METAL WORK

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

NO JOB too small, reas. rate. Machining to Fabricating, Die work. (604)568-1854

NAHAL CONSTRUCTION

320

MOVING & STORAGE

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

New and Re-Roof Specialist Residential & Commercial. Shakes, Shingles and Duroid. 25 year of experience. Call for your FREE estimate.

Jas 778-896-4065 Bell 604-339-2765

Local & Long Distance

$45/Hr

From 1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

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

BEST RATE MOVING

329 PAINTING & DECORATING AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

RECYCLE-IT!

JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly • Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses & More!

604.587.5865

www.recycleitcanada.ca

bradsjunkremoval.com

Haul Anything... But Dead Bodies!! 604.

220.JUNK(5865)

Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988

Mr. Cleanup Disposal “ ABOVE THE REST “ Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est. Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB. Call (778)997-9582

Cocker spaniel pups – purebred, no papers 1st shots, dewormed, ready to go now. $600. Call 604-888-0832 COLLIE BOUVIER cross puppies born Feb 14. Black with white paws. 1 Blue Merle. Will make excellent family & livestock guardians. Mission 604-820-4827. Jack Russell pups, cute, short, stocky, smooth coat, tail doc, deworm, 1st shot. $600. 604-798-9233

PITBULLS ~ PUREBRED. Ready for sale. $300. Vet ✔, 9 weeks old. Call 604-217-2983 SHIH TZU PUPPIES, Male & Female. 1st shots. Tricolor $450. 604-465-4305

FERTILIZERS

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure. 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

AFFORDABLE INT/EXT painting. 30 yrs exp. Refs. Free est. Keith 604-433-2279 or 604-777-1223

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

533

$41.00 per hour

SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Honest, Professional, Insured

SAME DAY SERVICE Seniors Discount

Call James (604)970-4492

548

PRESTIGIOUS - WESTWOOD PLATEAU, BRAND NEW!

PETS

SPRINGER/LAB cross pups, vet check, 1st shots, $350. Call 604823-6739, afternoons/evenings.

604-537-4140

Moonlight Moving 604-358-6683

477

NORWEGIAN ELKHOUND PUPS. Dewormed, 1st vaccination. Ready now! 604-823-2259 mitzvig@hotmail.ca

AFFORDABLE MOVING

COQUITLAM west. Newer 1200 s/f half duplex, 2 bdrms, 1.5 baths, 2 traffic lights to SFU, nr amens, n/s n/p, $1200 +%utils. 604-721-8424.

736

HOMES FOR RENT

COQUITLAM - bright spacious, 4 bdrm. 2 bath, 2 kitchen, W/D, fenced yard, alarm, W/D, cls. to amens. $2150/mo. 604-936-4827 or 604-936-4824 for more info.

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION

PETS

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

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

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

PORT COQUITLAM bright furn’d room in large gr lvl ste, full bath, nr amens, $475 incl util/cbl/net. Avail now. NS/NP. Refs. 604-807-9612

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

627

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY UGLY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

With accessible amenities, in safe family oriented communities of Coquitlam, North Burnaby. Pet friendly.

Subsidies available based on gross houseold income.

551

GARAGE SALES

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

560

MISC. FOR SALE

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

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

Auto Loans or

MAPLE RIDGE WEST

Large newer ground level 2 Bdrm, New appl’s, insuite W/D, Large modern layout, Patio, alarm, N/S, N/P Immed $900 incl’s heat, elec, H/W/cable, net

751

Villa Del Mar 6630 Telford Ave.

Move-In Incentive. Bright, large newly reno’d 1 and 2 bedroom suites for rent. Heat & h/w incl’d. New hardwood floors, huge balcony. Only 2 min walk to Metrotown Mall. Please call 604-336-4638 to view. Move in TODAY! BURNABY

Walker Manor

Move-Allowance 1/2 mo. Rent FREE! Bright, large 1 bedroom for rent in a newly reno’d building. Large balcony, freshly painted with hardwood floors. 2 Min walk to Highgate Mall & all major transit.

Please call 778-994-2334

COQUITLAM. Westwood Plateau. “Silver Springs”. 2 bdrm., 2 bath. Ns/np. Inste ldry, pool, gym, Whistler inspired, beautiful & stylish. Ref’s. $1300. May 1 604-512-8725

818

CARS - DOMESTIC

1993 BUICK Park Ave. Altera, fully loaded, G.T.S., aircared, $3,900. Call (778)565-4334

1995 MONTE CARLO fully loaded, almost new tires, good cond. Needs trans. $800 obo (604)530-5014

2008 PONTIAC WAVE, 4 dr sedan, auto, high kms. runs/looks good, white, $4300 firm. 604-538-9257.

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

2002 TOYOTA CAMRY XLE 4 door. White 187,000 kms. $7700. Call 604-541-9129.

838

RECREATIONAL/SALE

SUITES, UPPER

COQUITLAM Centre area. 4 Bdrm upper flr, 2 full baths, garage, 2 f/p, shared laundry, pet ok, avail April 1st, ref’s & credit check req’d. $1500/mo. Call 604-340-9757.

752

Metro Vancouver Housing Co-operation.

SHIFT AUTO FINANCE Get Approved Today! CREDIT DOESN’T MATTER.. For The Best Interest Rate Call: 1.877.941.4421 www.ShiftAutoFinance.com

604.465.3122

3 Bedroom Townhouse between $34,800 & $43,200

For further info call 604-451-6075 to view

Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526

2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, 1.8T turbo, 4 dr sedan, std, all options, exc cond. $5500 obo 604-780-8404

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If your income is lower than these ranges call BC Housing 604-433-2218

All Makes, All Models. New & Used Inventory. 1-888-229-0744 or apply on line at: www.kiawest.com (click credit approval)

CEDAR HILLS. 2 bdrm ste. Lrg liv/rm. Walk to T & T, SkyTrain, Simon Fraser. N/P. $680 incl. gas/hydro. Please call aft. 3 pm 604828.3877.

2 Bedroom Townhouse between $30,000 & $37,200

REAL ESTATE

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2001 HONDA ACCORD-4 dr. sedan, 4 cyl. auto, local, silver w/ grey cloth, 161k, pwr. options, A/C, very clean in/out. $5500 / 604.312.7415

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COQUITLAM CTR, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, cls. to amenities, schls & Douglas Coll. Walk to Lake/stadium. NS/NP, $1295. Avail. May 1. 604-941-3259

2400 sq. ft. Bby. food corner store, est. 30 yrs. Long term lease, 649 Loto, exc. traffic, prkg. For quick sale $75,000 incl. equip., inventory & lease. Jim 604-346-9452

1-800-910-6402

www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

BURNABY, reno 2 bsmt suite bedroom, Metrotown area, shared laundry, 50% hydro REFERENCE REQ! $750. Call 604-910-4528

MILLARDVILLE. 2 bdrm upper. N/S. N/P. Laundry & hydro incl. $800. Avail. April 1. 604-937-7161 after 6 p.m.

PIANO; APT SIZE Lowrey upright piano $550/obo. Ph: 604-418-6274 or 604-531-1576.

612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE

SUITES, LOWER

2 Bedroom Apartment between $22,800 & $31,800

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BURNABY • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

Not your average apt. but 1200 sf of luxurious living space, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, F/P, cov. patio, hrd. wd. flrs, Kitch. fully loaded with highend appls, and solid granite cntr tops, lndry rm with full size W/D, Close to shopping, schls, golf and bus route. Avl. Apr. 1st, 2012. $1550/mth. (604)469-6990.

750

BURNABY 1 bdrm. bsmnt. suite, N/P, N/S. Heat & light incl. Student welcome. Nr Holdom skytrain. Avail. now. (604)298-1238

BURNABY & COQUITLAM

Spacious 2 & 3 Bdrm T/hses 2 Bdrm Apartments

FURNITURE

MATTRESSES staring at $99

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

We Will Pay You $1000

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

$36/HOUR. Local lic’d Plumber. Big & small jobs. Plumbing, heating, plugged drains, call (778)549-2234

HOME IMPROVEMENTS Carpentry, painting, drywall, tiles Quality work - reasonable price Martin 604-521-8715

Now,

Do you want to live in the security of a family community?

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

Making Your Renovation Dreams Come True... Kitchens - Bathrooms New Additions - Flooring Painting - Decks Windows / Doors Stonework - Siding & More Free Estimates * BBB * WCB * Insured

Apply

WHATTLEKAINUM HOUSING CO-OP ORIENTATION

SUNDECKS

(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

ADDITIONS, Renovations & New Construction. Concrete Forming & Framing Specialist. 604.218.3064

Loan.

BURNABY

TOWNHOUSES

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

2003 Salem Light:

Northwest Pkg, 22 ft, Sleeps 7, 1 bunk, Shower in & out. G.V.W. 3300. Lots of extras

$9,995.00 604-463-9428

2004 ITASCA SPIRIT 29.4 ft. Class C motorhome, 50,000km. 2 slide outs, awnings, generator & ext. warranty. Exc. cond. $42,900. (604)856-8177 604-308-5489

2008 FREEDOM SPIRIT 20’ travel trailer, like new, hardly used, a/c, f/s, dble bed, dble sink, nook, couch 2 prop tanks/2 batteries, $11,500 obo. Please call: (604)581-5117

Friday, March 30, 2012 NewsLeader A39 TRANSPORTATION 838

RECREATIONAL/SALE

9½ft Vanguard camper, new fridge. $700. Call 604-888-6042.

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

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

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022 #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288 The Scrapper

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 1999 ISUZU SUV 4/dr hatchback, 4x4, 5 speed standard, 144,000/km. $3900. Call 604-531-9280. 2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, green, 126K, $6800 firm. Call 604-538-4883

851

TRUCKS & VANS

2002 Chev Silverado p/u 1500 4.3 v6, auto. 2wd. Black. canopy 68kms Exc cond. $7800. 604-813-5427.

2008 Silverado 2500HD

Crew cab, 4x4, power windows/locks, A/C, AM/FM/CD, color matched Leer canopy, tow package.$20,995(Stk# 30683AA) www.fraserway.com/ consignment 1-877-651-3267 DL#31087

2009 DODGE RAM 3500

Short box, reg. cab, pwr. windows/locks, AM/FM/CD, trailer tow pkg. $39,995(Stk# 27776)

www.fraserway.com/ consignment 1-877-651-3267 DL#31087

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Facial, Manicure & Pedicure .......... $60 Colour, Cut & Hilite (Foils) ........... $80

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Shampoo, Cut & Dry ...................... $17 Style Only ......................................... $13 Kid Cut .................................................$9 Colour & Cut .............................from $35

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(Back massage & remove blackheads) $30 Full manicure .................................... $15 Full pedicure ..................................... $19 Parafin hand treatment .....................$6 Parafin foot treatment ......................$9 Brow tint ..............................................$8 Lash tint ............................................. $10 Permanent Makeup (Tattoo) available Ear Piercing (includes earring) ............................$10

European facial

OTHER SERVICES

Full leg ............................................... $28 Half leg .............................................. $17 Full arm............................................. $16 Eyebrow shaping ............................... $5 Bikini.................................................. $10 Chin or upper lip ............................. $7 Under Arm....................................... $10

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Single Vision Lenses + 38 CHOOSE FROM: $ Bifocal Lenses + 58 • D&G • Rayban • EasyClip • Guess $ Progressive Lenses + 98 • Vogue • Versace Eye Glasses $ Anti-Scratch + 25 Ready In A Day $ AntiGlare + 55 *

Any New Style $ Frame In-Store

It all adds up to SAVINGS!

Willingdon

Tara Beauty Hair & Spa

A40 NewsLeader Friday, March 30, 2012