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CONTRIBUTED PHOTOJason Nootebos, foreground, donates blood at the Canadian Blood Services donor clinic Sunday, where Mike Garisto, back row, second from right, cel-ebrated his 25th donation on the clinic’s sixth anniversary.

Donating - it’s in the bloodBy Jennifer LangMike Garisto rolled up his sleeve

to donate blood for the 25th time on Sunday, and he brought along 25 friends to mark the occasion.

It also happened to be the sixth anniversary of the Canadian Blood Services Donor Clinic in Clover-dale.

Garisto was instrumental in get-ting the mobile clinic set up at Sa-cred Blood Parish.

Th e Canadian Red Cross used to operate a bood donor clinic in Clo-verdale, but it was discontinued for a time when Canadian Blood Ser-vices took over. When it resurfaced, the fi rst clinic was held at Shannon Hall. Garisto was there to donate

blood for the fi rst time in his life.In doing so, he was making good

on a promise he’d made 37 years ear-lier, when he was a boy of 10.

He was out selling candy bars to his neighbours, as a school fund-raiser.

Th e mother of some of his school chums agreed to buy one – provided he agreed to do something in return.

“I said, ‘Sure’,” Garisto recalls. Th at “something” was to become a blood donor one day, when he was old enough.

“I always remembered the com-mitment I made and never did any-thing about it.”

Fast forward three decades. Now a father himself, his promise came

rushing back when two girls at his daughters’ school were struck by cancer.

Aft er making his fi rst donation of blood, he called Canadian Blood Services and told them he’d like to do more.

As Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus, he convinced his fel-low Knights to sponsor the next few Cloverdale blood clinics at Sa-cred Blood Parish, his church, an arrangement that blossomed into something much more permanent with Canadian Blood Services. Clinics are held here about six times a year.

And six years later, close to 3,500 See SIX YEARS / Page 3

Celtic whirl

BOAZ JOSEPH / BLACK PRESSMembers of the Steel School of Irish Dance perform a St. Patrick’s Day-friendly dance during Shamrocks and Holly, an annual fundraiser for the Surrey Christmas Bureau, at Kennedy’s Sports Pub in North Delta March 15. The school holds classses in Cloverdale and White Rock.

By Jennifer LangTennis courts, a water spray park,

and a parkour course for urban obsta-cle runners, jumpers and climbers are just some of the amenities that will be included in the design for a new park in East Clayton.

Surrey City Council has approved concept plans for Hazelgrove Park, a 3.5 hectare (8.6 acre) greenspace be-tween 190 and 191 Street, north of Ha-zelgrove Elementary.

A soccer fi eld, a basketball and ball hockey court, plus washrooms will be built, councillors agreed March 10, ap-proving a concept plan that also calls for open green space for picnics, and a naturalized area around an existing grove of trees.

It will be the fast-growing neighbour-hood’s largest park when complete, and serve as a play space for children, a

destination for families and a gathering spot for people of all ages, Mayor Di-anne Watts said in a press release.

Th e announcement comes aft er sev-eral months of planning, plus a public open house in September, and consul-tation by the city’s parks staff with user groups, including youth.

“We wanted to involve the commu-nity in planning and designing this park from the ground up,” said Coun. Linda Hepner, chair of the parks, rec-reation and sport tourism committee.

“With this grassroots involvement and council endorsement, a detailed design of the park is now underway.”

Th e timeline calls for an estimated summer 2015 opening, with 2016 pen-ciled in for the opening of the sports fi eld. Detailed design drawings are be-ing worked on with a target of breaking ground on construction this summer.

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units of blood have been donated at the Clover-dale clinic.

“Th e community re-ally responded,” he says.

On March 16, one regular donor was to give blood for her 90th time. Perhaps one day, Garisto will close in on that record.

Meantime, he hopes to track down the wom-an he sold that candy bar to all those years ago.

“I would love to do it, to tell her that story. Th e challenge she put out and what I did.”

He’s hopeful he’ll lo-cate her.

“All it was, was a chocolate bar,” he said. “I guess I’ve lived up to her challenge to me.”

Additional 2014 Clo-verdale Blood Donor Clinics are slated for May 11, July 6, Aug. 31, Oct. 26 and Dec. 21.

For more information and to book an appoint-ment (recommended), visit www.blood.ca, or call 1-888-2-DONATE.

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Six years for donor clinic

By Jeff NagelMore agricultural

land in the Lower Mainland might actu-ally be farmed if cities crack down on property owners who abuse the current rules to avoid paying higher property taxes.

Th at’s the advice to Metro Vancouver from consultant Scott Bowden of Colliers International, who studied options to in-tensify agricultural and industrial land use on behalf of the regional district.

Bowden said too much land is underused because it’s too easy to qualify for farm tax status, which reduces the property tax own-ers pay by as much as 99 per cent from what they’d pay at residential rates.

“We have seen evidence of this being abused,” he told a re-cent Metro Vancouver regional planning com-mittee meeting.

A Chilliwack man saved more than $100,000 by arranging to have a few llamas put on industrial land he owned, Bowden said, while similar cases crop up of land owners add-ing a few cows or other livestock to achieve the “incredible benefi t” of farm rates.

Bowden said one

option would be to substantially raise the current threshold for farm status – it only takes $2,500 in annual agricultural revenue for properties that are four hectares or smaller.

Richmond Coun. Harold Steves, who is also a cattle farmer, said the threshold should defi nitely be raised, adding he’s turned down requests to put a few cows on properties to help owners dodge paying tax.

He suspects many owners of giant houses on farmland avoid paying much higher tax bills by leasing out part of their yards to blueberry growers or livestock farmers.

Steves said tax relief should be reserved for “bona fi de farmers.”

Langley Township Mayor Jack Froese said

people with secluded country mansions who have no intention of farming shouldn’t be able to get the farm tax break.

“I believe they should be taxed at residential rates,” he said. “Th ere are a lot of land owners who take advantage of the agricultural taxation.”

Bowden said cities should consider ap-plying much higher residential tax rates in the Agricultural Land Reserve to increase the cost to wealthy resi-dents who don’t even attempt to seek farm status.

Diff erent residential tax rates can be applied in diff erent geographic areas, he said, and the ALR could be defi ned as such.

“We could make it so onerous to be located in the ALR that they

would be more inclined to lease their property to a farmer in order to achieve the farm class status.”

Meanwhile, Bowden said, legitimate farms should be allowed to average their produc-tion revenue over sev-eral years so they don’t lose farm status if they suff er the occasional money-losing year.

Another reform already enacted last year by the provincial government exempts a larger amount of the assessed value of farm buildings like green-houses and barns on areas with poor soil.

Bowden said that change means a $1-mil-lion greenhouse today pays property tax on a much smaller fraction of the value, adding it’s hoped that encourages greater use of green-houses.

Metro planners intend to discuss Bowden’s fi ndings with local cities and pro-vincial offi cials before recommending any changes.

Half of Metro ALR land actively farmed

Just half of the 60,893 hectares of ALR land in Metro Vancouver is actively farmed, accord-ing to a regional district report.

Another 25 per cent

isn’t farmed but has potential to be, while another quarter is cat-egorized as unavailable for farming because of incompatible uses like parks, golf courses or housing.

Delta has the highest proportion – 79 per cent – of its 9,400 hectares of ALR land actually farmed. It’s followed by Pitt Meadows at 60 per cent, Richmond at 59 per cent and Surrey at 58 per cent.

Only 45 per cent of Langley Township’s 23,406 hectares of ALR land is farmed.

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FIBRES WESTThe sixth-annual Fibres West will take place on March 21 (Friday) and 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Cloverdale Show Barn, 6050 176 St. The event will feature spinning, weaving, knitting, felting, basketry, quilting, embellishing and more. The Hazelmere Heritage Fiddlers will perform from 12-1 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults and $6 for those aged 13-18. For more information, visit www.fi breswest.com.

ALS FUNDRAISERThe Accounting Society of Kwantlen host a burger and brew fundraiser at The Henry Public House in Cloverdale on Thursday, March 27. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the door. The event starts at 6 p.m. Proceeds to support ALS patient services. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a rapidly-progressive, neuromuscular disease that can strike anyone at any time, regardless of age, gender or ethnic origin.

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SPRING BREAK FAMILY DROP-INSteam into the Surrey Museum Station for train-themed family fun. Discover props and handle artifacts, play with train toys, toot our train whistle and create railway crafts. Tuesday, March 18 to Friday, March 21 from and from Tuesday, March 25 to Friday, March 28. From 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. All ages, by donation. The Surrey Museum is located at 17710 56A Street in Surrey.

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Cloverdale without the ClovaIt says something about a person, how they

react to bad news. For the Clova Cinema’s Craig Burghardt, who announced last week the iconic single screen will have to close, his fi rst thoughts were how its departure will impact the residents and merchants of Clo-verdale.

He’s always operated the family-owned movie house under a few simple guiding principles. One is off ering an evening’s af-fordable entertainment for families, at prices below what the multiplexes charge.

Th at’s partly why he refused to raise ticket prices simply to pay for a digital projection system – a $60,000 investment he was reluc-tant to make without any long-term assur-ances from the building’s previous owner.

Another mandate is helping out the com-munity by renting the cinema to non profi ts and community groups such as school PACs and small local charities to use as fundrais-ers. Th e onus to sell tickets is on the groups, which get to keep all the proceeds for their cause.

Wander by the box offi ce at any hour of the day and you might fi nd the marquee lit and the lobby bustling with activity, such as a mom hustling goodie bags and birthday cake inside – for the theatre is available to rent for kid’s parties, too.

On March 10, Burghardt wrote a letter to patrons announcing the cinema’s imminent closure, now that the building has been sold to CrossRidge Church, whose long-term plans preclude the operation of the cinema.

It’s an unexpected turn of events that eff ec-tively pulls the plug on Burghardt’s dream of equipping the Clova for its much hoped-for digital sequel.

“When I heard the news, my fi rst thought was for the community. We help so many groups fundraise, and it will be disappointing that we can’t do that anymore,” he said. Th e

local economy is another concern. “I feel bad for the town,” he later told Th e Reporter, de-scribing how the movie theatre acts as a draw, bringing people to the downtown core.

His customers might grab a bite to eat be-fore the show, or return the following day to buy something spotted in a window the night before.

Th ere are enough empty storefronts, hecontinued. Without the Clova, he fears there will be more. “Th at was my fi rst thought,” hesaid.

He implored the wider circle of the “Clo-vamily” to continue patronizing his neigh-bouring merchants once the projector dims.

Meantime, Burghardt says the church has graciously allowed the cinema to continue, rent-free, until he can no longer get movies on fi lm.

Th e Clova, he says, plans to “Go out with abang,” organizing more events and “continue to be a giant part of this community.”

When the curtains close sometime near the end of summer, we’ll be losing more than justanother small business.

We’ll be losing Th e Clova Cinema. Andwith its departure, 176 Street will lose some of its lustre, some of its magic.

Until then, save me an aisle seat.– Jennifer Lang, editor

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SURREY ARCHIVESThe Clova Theatre on 176 Street, in 1954. NC470B


For the love of communityLooking for ways to

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You can volunteer at events and for charities. Charities in particular are always looking for volunteers. Do an online search for ones in your area.

Th ink about causes you are passionate about such as fi ghting cancer, anti-bullying or humane treatment of animals. Th en use local resources like libraries to fi nd out how you can get involved.

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You can even sign up for classes there or through the Surrey Leisure Guide. No matter what your idea of fun is, you can find things to do in your community. In Clover-dale alone there are at least three pubs that have karaoke if you are a keen to belt out a tune.

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Since 2006, $2.5 billion has been directed at housing programs and infrastructure. And today, almost 100,000 households have been helped because of our government’s affordable housing programs.

This month, we announced our plans for making sure the program is still on the right track.

We have established three priorities to guide future investment:1. Take meaningful steps to improve safety, enhance affordability and promote

healthy homes and communities;2. Create greater housing stability in a manner that increases confi dence for

renters, landlords and strata owners; and3. Develop partnerships in a manner that creates more choices and increases

affordable housing options for all British Columbians.In Vancouver, our programs resulted in a 60 per cent decrease in people living on

the street between 2008 and 2012.We hope to see similar results in Surrey.The 2011 Metro Vancouver Homeless Count found 400 homeless people in Surrey.A new survey was undertaken on March 11, with the numbers expected to be made

public soon.Our government continues to work with the City of Surrey to help the development

of supportive housing. We’ve already partnered together on three projects — Alder Gardens, 36 units of supportive housing for single women with dependent children in Newton; the Quibble Creek Health and Phoenix Transition Housing Centre, which includes 25 beds in a sobering centre and 15 beds for short-term recovery as well as 52 units of transitional housing near Surrey Memorial Hospital; and Timber Grove Apartments, which has 52 studio apartment units in City Centre for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGEBy Brian Young, Cloverdale Chamber President

Your Cloverdale Chamber of Commerce is very busy creating a new website, accounting system, constant contact system and much more. We are working towards better communications with our members and creating more business opportunities for our membership. We are transforming our systems and adding to our very successful monthly luncheon program to bring better value. If you haven’t joined us at a luncheon yet, I invite you to join us @ Fraser Downs on April 8th @11:30 for the best networking event in Cloverdale (or the center

of the universe as our dear friend Bill would say). We are open to hearing from any of our members or prospective members on any ideas that you have to make our Chamber better and I personally welcome your emails to [email protected] For more information visit our website: www.cloverdale.bc.ca

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ContributedA big sports item for the Cloverdale area is the fact

it has been announced that Fraser Downs will host the Standardbred Canada Western Region Drivers Challenge on Saturday, April 26.

Th e date has been added to the race schedule in conjunction to the announcement. Th e full details have not been confi rmed but it looks like B.C. will have three or four representatives, three from Alber-ta and one from each of Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

Th e top two drivers will go to Summerside, PEI, for the National Championship on June 28 and the winner of that will represent Canada at the world championship in Australia in 2015.

It all starts at Fraser Downs, with more details to follow.

Speaking of a trip, Serge Masse won on Friday night (March 14) at Fraser Downs with a three-year-old fi lly (Rollin Deep) who might be good enough to

race in Kentucky in the fall. Th is fi lly looked very impressive in winning her

elimination of the Penny Bath Memorial. Th e other elimination was won by Terrormissu, setting up for an exciting $20,000 fi nal this Friday (March 21).

Driver Bill Davis won four races on the card. Th ree of those were also trained by Bill for the pow-erful J J J Stables.

Bill Davis continued with the hot hand, winning three drives from horses he trains on the Sunday, March 16 race card at Fraser Downs.

Decisions Matter looked very good for Bill win-ning at fi rst asking this year aft er going one-for-one in 2013. Th is three-year-old, Ontario-sired gelding will be heard from throughout the year.

Breeder Mate Hecimovic can’t ask anything more of his nine-year-old Western Baron. Th is old guy didn’t even get to the races until he was seven but has won 10 times in 40 lifetime starts, including going seven for seven this year.

Live harness racing resumes this Friday at 7 p.m., featuring the $20,000 Final of the Penny Bath stake, and Sunday, March 23, at 12:45 p.m. featur-ing the $20,000 Keith Linton stake fi nal.

– Jackson Wittup, executive director, Harness Racing B.C.

Notes from the BackstretchFraser Downs Racetrack to host Western Drivers Challenge

Counting crowsIt was like a scene out of Th e Birds.Reporter reader Marlene Delcourt and her husband Brent were out for a

walk on Colebrook Road near Riverbend Winery recently when they came across an arresting sight: hundreds of crows fl ocking together to roost in a set of trees at sunset.

“Th ey were so noisy and they just kept coming in to land in the trees andon the train tracks,” she said, adding the noise grew as each successive fl ock landed. “We watched them for about 15 minutes, and more crows were fl y-ing in. It was amazing. I had never seen that before.”

If you’ve got a photo you’d like to share with Reporter readers, email yourentry to [email protected]. Be sure to include a brief de-scription of your photo.

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MARLENE DELCOURT PHOTOHundreds of crows fl ock to take cover in trees along Colebrook Road.

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A former WWE star, Tatanka is an aboriginal American who hails from North Carolina. His Fallaway Slam and other signature chops and drops helped win him fame on the circuit.

He’ll take on defend-ing champion Jason Cage for the ASW title Saturday, March 29 at the Alice McKay Build-ing at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds. Other highlights include Kyle Sebastian, who will be defending his title against challenger Adam Ryder for the ASW Trans Canada Title 2/3 falls.

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So maybe you let a few bills slide when things were tight. Or maybe you haven’t seen a zero balance on your credit card in longer than you can remember. Then there was that temporary line of credit… that somehow became permanent. It’s amazing how many things we do that weaken our credit score. Your credit score – the higher the better – is your passport to fi nancial opportunities. Known as a FICO score – with a possible range of 300 to 900 -- your number tells lenders what kind of a risk you are likely to be as a borrower. A low credit score can prevent you from getting the lowest mortgage rate, or even from getting a mortgage at all. Sometimes that’s how we fi rst discover there’s a problem. The good news is that you can boost your score relatively quickly with the right credit behaviours.First, you’ll want to know what you’re working with. Get a copy of your report and see what your lender sees. Credit reports can be ordered for free through the mail, or for a small fee you can download your report and your score. More information is available at www.equifax.ca or www.transunion.ca. Check your credit report carefully for any errors. If you spot a problem, contact the agency immediately to have the issue corrected. Next, look carefully at the factors that are pulling your score down. The single biggest factor in your credit score is having a timely bill payment history; start today with a commitment to never let a bill get past due. The hardest hits on your credit score are accounts that have been sent to collections. Even for a small amount – and even if it is in

dispute – being “sent to collections” will create a serious, long-term stain on your credit reputation. Don’t let it happen.Many people make the mistake of rushing to cancel credit cards in an eff ort to improve their score. Bad idea. High balances are the problem – and your credit score is based on your balances relative to your available credit. Look at your credit card limits, and calculate what 30 per cent of your limit would be. Consider that your upper spending limit and stay within it. Same goes for any lines of credit. Follow the 30 per cent rule and stay on top of payments. The longer your history, the better. Don’t cancel your oldest credit card – even if you no longer use it. That good history can help you. Get advice before you cancel any cards. And don’t regularly take out new credit. When you’re asked at the checkout counter: “would you like to apply for our Store Card? You can save $X dollars on your purchase today…” Don’t do it. These pitches are a potential credit pitfall. Regularly applying for credit will fl ag you as a potential credit risk. Credit scores are part of the mortgage business and since mortgages are our only business, talk to us as soon as you can. We can review your situation and let you know how your score will be viewed by lenders and what it means to your fi nancing options. If you need to improve your score, we can outline your best options for credit improvement. If you want to get a mortgage while you work on bettering your score, we can also advise how that may be possible.

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LIFE CHANGES CAN CHANGEYOUR TAX SITUATION

For some Canadians, the year 2013 was a time of big changes. They may have gotten married or welcomed a new baby. Or perhaps one of their parents needed a full-time caregiver. If you experienced a life change last year, taxes are probably the last thing on your mind but all of these situations can impact your return. Most Canadians have their tax deductions collected by their employer. Employers calculate the amount of deductions based on the information provided by an employee on a TD1 Form. It is quite common for employees to fi ll out only one TD1 Form and never update it when their tax situation changes. It is important to remember changes in your life impact how much tax is withheld. Although it is always nice to get a tax refund, it is even better not to pay the money to the government in the fi rst place. If you get married or have children, your situation has changed. You should ask your payroll or human resources department for a new TD1 Form. The updated information should be used to recalculate the amount of tax withheld. Or if you are eligible for a new tax credit, you could also need to fi ll out a new TD1 Form. It can make a diff erence.

For example, the Child Tax Credit is based on $2,234 for each child born in 1995 or later. If you qualify for the benefi t, fi lling out a revised TD1 may result in slightly less tax being withheld by your employer.

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If you answered yes to any of these questions, your tax situation has changed. It could be a good time to consult a tax professional to make sure you have the right amount of tax being withheld. A tax professional at Cloverdale H&R Block can talk about other credits and deductions that may aff ect you.


10 Cloverdale Reporter Thursday, March 20, 2014

Natural gas buses now beat diesels: TransLink

By Jeff NagelTransLink offi cials are de-

fending their plan to buy 170 more natural gas-powered buses over the next three years, saying fuel cost savings and improved technology now make them bet-ter than diesels.

A compressed natural gas (CNG) bus burns less than $20,000 per year in fuel com-pared to $40,000 for a diesel, Coast Mountain Bus Co. fl eet manager Dave Leicester told Metro Vancouver directors March 12.

Leicester sought to better justify TransLink’s preference for CNG buses going forward aft er earlier criticism from some skeptical Metro politicians, who suspect the province has applied pressure because it wants to launch a huge liquefi ed natural gas industry.

Most of Coast Mountain’s 1,340 buses are diesels, but there are about 50 CNG buses based mainly in Port Co-quitlam, as well as 262 electric trolley buses that run mainly in Vancouver.

Early CNG buses that arrived in the 1990s and 2000s were plagued by costly maintenance

problems.But Leicester said since 2008

CNG bus engines are better and more reliable, have greatly re-duced emissions and better hill climbing – a major shortcoming of earlier models.

Modern diesels, meanwhile, have become more complex due to stiff er requirements for pollu-tion controls such as particulate fi lters.

“We refer to it as a chemical factory that has to be carried behind the engine to clean it,” he said.

Burnaby Mayor Derek Cor-rigan said he remains doubtful, based on TransLink’s “disas-trous” early experience with CNGs, that they’re worth the money if they result in higher costs of maintenance, parts and training.

“It’s not a sensible way to op-erate a transit system,” Corrigan said of splitting the fl eet into too many fuel types.

He said diesels are still the most fl exible type of bus that can be deployed anywhere in the region.

CNG buses cost more – about $485,000 each compared to $410,000 for a new diesel.

Th ey also require specialized

CNG fueling stations, which are to be built in Surrey and Richmond so future natural gas buses can run there as well.

Corrigan said TransLink is betting natural gas will continue to be the cheaper fuel in the future, when that’s not certain.

Fuel prices are a risk, Leices-ter said, but added TransLink’s estimates are conservative and the natural gas price advantage could get even bigger.

He denied there’s pressure from Victoria for CNGs, but confi rmed it did happen before.

“I will say in the past we’ve had political pressure,” Leicester said, but noted major cities in Alberta and Ontario are also now switching back to CNG buses aft er previously abandon-ing them.

TransLink isn’t phasing out diesels – it will continue to buy them as well.

But Leicester said it is ruling out all-electric zero-emission fuel cell buses because they’re much more costlier at more than $1 million per bus, not counting the need for costly charging technology on their routes.

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188 LEGAL SERVICES

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260 ELECTRICAL

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281 GARDENING

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NOTIME SPRING SPECIALS. Aeration/Lime $59. (based on 2000 sq ft lawn) Pressure Wash, Gutters, Rubbish Removal. Call Duncan (604)619-7733 notime.ca

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

130 HELP WANTED

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287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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320 MOVING & STORAGE1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING.

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329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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338 PLUMBINGBRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7

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341 PRESSURE WASHINGPOWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

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130 HELP WANTED

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356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

PETS

477 PETSBERNAISE MOUNTAIN DOGS CROSS TIBETAN MASTIFF PUPS Bundles of fun. $700. No Sunday calls 604-794-7633, 604-819-3349

Border Collie, P/B, vet check, 1st shots, dewormed, ready for lov-ing homes, $650. (604)701-4443

CANE CORSO MASTIFF - pure bred pups, shots, dewormed, vet checked. Call 604-826-7634

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

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

spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at

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Chihuahua pups, playful, M/F, fami-ly raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail now. $$625/650. 604-794-5844

CHIHUAHUA’S reg’d,micro-chipped cert. of pedigree, health records, shots, dewormed, paper trained, Video avail. $495. 604-353-8750

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DO YOU LOVE DOGS?We need loving foster homes for med.-lrg. sized dogs. 604.583.4237

FEMALE PEKINGESE top of the line pup, reg’d. Email for more info. Video avail. $695. 604-353-8750.

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FEMALE YORKIE - Micro-chipped Reg’d, cert of pedigree, video avail. health records. $695. 604-353-8750

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GERMAN SHEPHERD P/B puppies5 M, 2 F, all shots, ready now. $700Call 604-889-8957 S.Surrey.

ITALIAN MASTIFF(Cane Corso)

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tails/dew claws done. ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIANPet homes. $1000. 604-308-5665

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

REG Bluenose APBT puppies for sale. Razors Edge/Gotti bloodlines, all blue/white markings. 250-877-3564 or email northernfl [email protected] for pics/info

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

560 MISC. FOR SALEDISCONNECTED PHONE? National Teleconnect Home Phone Service. No One Refused! Low Monthly Rate! Calling Features and Unlimited Long Distance Available. Call National Teleconnect Today!1-866-443-4408. www.nationalteleconnect.com.

130 HELP WANTED

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560 MISC. FOR SALE

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563 MISC. WANTED

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REAL ESTATE

603 ACREAGE

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627 HOMES WANTED

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639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

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RENTALS

700 RENT TO OWN

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706 APARTMENT/CONDO

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LUXURY 2 bdrms suite available immediately, In-suite W&D, fi re-place, 5 app and freshly painted and new carpets. 1 blk to King George Sky train & Mall, Sec. Under Ground Parking.

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130 HELP WANTED

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TRANSPORTATION

809 AUTO ACCESSORIES/PARTS

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810 AUTO FINANCING

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845 SCRAP CAR REMOVALThe Scrapper

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