‘etm, ae ” 6410, 928-5233". 60 - Friday, January 10, 1986 - North Shore News KIND, UNDERSTANDING femate Student would like to be a com- panion to an elderly lady, 2-4 hours Saturdays. Must charge -$4shour. Jane, 926-1409. QUALITY TYPING on word pro- cessor, 929-7782. RESPONSIBLE YOUNG man will do yard clean-up, clean eaves, etc. $6/hour. Rick, 980-3804. 508 OPPORTUNITIES ACCOUNTANT Must have 4th or, 5th yr CGA or RIA- with -extensive exposure to ‘micro-compulers (Lotus, 1-23 & Acpak). 3-5 yrs working experi- ence at senior lavel is required, Please call Anita at 681-3326. ADULT PERSON for part-time work at meat retail store needed immediately. Call 984-7673 Tuesday-Friday 9am-tpm. BOOKKEEPER PART-TIME, 3 days a week. 12-15 hours. Prog- ressive National Marketing Com- pany. North Shore location. Send fesume to: Ms. 0. Miller, 133 West 17th St. North Vancouver, V7M 1V5. COMMISSION. AD sales reps feq'd for publication. 731-3111. DANCE INSTRUCTOR wanted for youth program. Call 926-5541. ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY "-* TECHNICIAN Required ‘immediately, experi- enced technician ‘to perform the following dulles: assemble and test P.C.B.’s; stock control as well. as shipping and. receiving. Large potential for growth. Please reply’ in writing to: 1201 East. .4th -St.,.. North: VAncouver, B.C. V7J1G8, ‘ EXECUTIVE. SECRETARY req'd for President of National in- _dustrial.” Capital. Chemical Com- ~ ¢ pany with head office in North Van, Require - person: with accu- rate’ typing | ’& strong: Secretarial & organizational ° skills.” -Alsa. impor- tant~ is. ability. to communicate well & a desire to perform a variety. -of. tasks, some. ofa’ con: fidential “nature: Please submit fesume to Mr. W..Korol, President Mackenzie. & ' Felmann . Limited, ’ Suite. 311-2556. West . 1st - Street, North Vancouver, B.C. V7M 3G8. EXPERIENCED. HOME. cleaning person.’ Must drive, ‘North: Shore resident... Please call: Dust Com- ". ‘mandets 324-3747. EXPERIENCED HOUSECLEANER req'd? Immediately: for cleaning company, ‘25- 30° hours’ weekly. No. car” necessary. $5.50/hour. 987- EXPERIENCED KITCHEN help wanted, 5. evenings a week (inct _- weekends). 986-2475, 987-4501. - = FROM YOUR HOME! * “Work: full or: part-time’ and earn a- . , Substantial... income. . ~~” Pentotd, 929-8521. . * FULL-TIME DELIVERY: boy, West . Vancouver’ area.':' No. long . hair. With own car. 925-3535. Cait. Mrs “HAIR STYLISTS Looking’: managed salon:that will : fecngniza’ your. potential, offer advance training, benefit plan .& more? Then. Raymond Hair Design has a place for you! Posi- tions.’ avail. on. the. North, Shore. Calt® for: interview. ‘Hilary ~ ‘at *738- 3135, HOBBY STORE feq's. salesperson experienced | In retail: operation. Ret's req'd. Por appt phone 922- 3512. HOMEMAKER" Ss DELIGHT, $400-$1;200/mth part-time: $3,000-$8, O00/mth' full-time: Anna Donegan. 988-2755. - HOUSECLEANING 4. dysiwk. Bam-12pm.: $5¢hr. West, Van” area, 926-8488, IF YOU are a qualified hairstylist with a clientele: & you ‘wish’ to earn. & ‘learn :more, we. may. have the. solution . for .you!. Application - being taken’ for’ now. & the New: Year... All ‘inquiries « in strict con " fidence. Phone Mr. Blaker, 263- 2774. “KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN | in NW. needs ‘part-time & full- time. staff. Apply in-person, Sat Jan i1th, between 9:11am, at 2255 Lonsdale. : LEATHER FAIR, Park Royal South,’ requires. an experienced mature salesperson. Please app- ly to the Manager with resume. LOWER. MAINLAND. commission sates: Immediate opening for an aggressive’ petson — with good personality for wholesale gift in- dustry... Must be dependable, self motivated. &’able to work with -lit- tle supervision: - Car. mandatory. Send resume to Gox 7061 clo North Shore News. : LYNN VALLEY Dairy Dusen hin hir- ing full-time help. Shift work in- volved. interviews Monday be- tween noon & 4pm only. Please see Manager, 1260 Lynn Valley Rd, N.V. MAKE MONEY! Lose weight! A nutritionally balanced pro- gramme, Look: better. Never gain again! Allan, 986-6432. MALE OR female driver for drycleaners. Pick up and delivery service, Part-time evenings only. Must have own car. 1528 Lonsdate. : ‘a. dynamic salesperson. for: an-.exciting & well - McDONALD'S. RESTAURANT is lacking tar energetic part-time - people for morning, afternoon & night. shifts. Apply in person to 1455 Marine Drive, West Van. NORTH SHORE financial insiitu- tion requires part-time experi: enced tellerfcounter officers. Forward resume to Box 7053 c/o this paper. PSYCHIATAIST'S OFFICE te- quries’ receptionist/secretary. Ef- ficient, able to deal with patients, discreet. 60 wpm minimum. Start Feb ist. Send resume to Box 7054, clo this paper. RESIDENT MANAGER, North Van, Strata Corporation, 47 units. seeks older person or couple. Adults only, no pets. .1 bdrm suite. Part-time janitorial, ad- ministrative & generat maintenance duties. Wide han- dyman exp essential, Payment commensurate with exp. Phone 522-6641, SALES PERSON. Ideal for mature woman, self-starter. Car man- ditory. Send resume to Box 7056 c/o this paper. SEAMSTRESS - FOR. repair and alterations plus counterwork . in drycleaning depot. Part-time. 980-0404, 988-4813 evenings. SMALL IN-PLANT, North Van- couvet cafeteria requires fulltime experienced, personable cook/ baker. Home-style menu. Mon-Fri. Days. Must have own car. Management experience beneficial. Steady part-time helper also required. 585-8318. SUB-TRADES WANTED for a 9 . unit townhouse located in North Vancouver. References. 986-6313 between 9-4pm.” TELEX - RECEPTIONIST Combine your experience on compulerized telex equipment - with your ability to meet people with a charming friendly manner in a prestigious North Shore: of- fice. Please call Anita at 681- 3326. THE NORTH SHORE NEWS req's adult carriers on .an. on-call basis. Must have a car. Senior. Citizens welcome. Eatn extra dollars! Please call, 986-1337. for more in- O. . WANTED: WORKING ~ Foreman for’ North Van commercial pro- ject. Must have Journeyman papers, 10 yrs exp. & own truck. Ret's required. Office 986-6313. WE ARE looking for peopie to train.. as -counsellors: to help others with stress and -stress- related problems. All. welcome to -apply. If you enjoy helping others and getting excellent results, call 731-8243. between :10-5pm, and 7-10pm Mon-Fri, 10-5:30pm Saturday and Sunday. SALES. ARCHITECTURAL -SIGNAGE manufacturer: located on North Shore bas immediate opening for Duties include. in-house sales, servicing existing clients, & creating: new clients through direct sales, The successful applicant for this Junior position will possess flu- ency in. English, have a good speaking manner, & be well- groomed. Educational back- ground in Marketing or Graphic Design would be an asset. Typing skills also an asset. We offer friendly working atmosphere, fr- inge benetits, & room for growth for the right individual. Reply in writing to the Manager, P.O. Box 91456, West Vancouver, V7V 3P1. ‘TELE-MARKETING National business supply com- pany seeking dynamic individuat fo market full line..of, brand name products. Earnings in excess of $500 per week. Commission plus bonus incentives. Experience desirable but not, essential. will train suitable applicant. Mr. Michaels, 986-7334 (Sam-12pm). FOR SALE MISC. ACCESS SURPLUS JANUARY SALE! MILITARY SPECIALS: all sweaters “2 price, tram $2.49, manuals 2 price; parkas, $9 99; coveralls, sizes 36-48, $5.99; workshirts, 99¢;. work pants, $2.99; T-shirts, four for 99¢; pea coats, $19.99; oxfords, $3.99; assorted coats & jackets, $6.99; sweatpants & tops, $2.99. NEW SPECIALS: cord pants, $14.98; wool pants, $9.98; shirts, sizes 15¥2-19, $5.99; camo pants, $14.98; short-steeve wool underwear, $5.98; fleece-lined slippers, $8.98; 1x6" shelves, 99¢; plus much more! 281 Lynn Ave, N,V. 980-9878. AIR: TICKET, London-Vancouver. $200, 926-9948. CARSEAT, $20; new stroller, $50; chest of drawers, $30; Fisher Price toys. 929-6865. DOORS, MAHOGANY, interior & exterior, light fixtures - ceiling, wall, table & swag lamps: cotfee ‘tables, set of bar stools. Good quality. low prices. 986-6780. 16 CU ft frost tree 2 door (freezer above) fridge, white, used 1% years, exc cond, $400 0.b.0.; 9x12". red shag carpet with underlay, good cond, 360; 2 steel bed frames. $30 each. 980-2388. GAS FIREPLACE, 3225. Two tn- dustrial sewing machines $300 & $550. Collee tatde with 2 end fables $125. Chrome aquarium $50, Double bed 3150. Student desk $50. Sklar loveseat $150. Yamaha organ §%,000. Cordovox GOLD DREDGE 4" international & h.p. Chrysler engine. Pumps. 250 G.P.M. Many extras. 922-1104. MAPLE DESK $150. Teak stereo cabinet $75. Vemco V-track & board $500, 922-6841. MOVING SALE. 1103 Gilston Ra. W.Van. Sun 12th, 11am-3pm. Carpets, headboards, chester- field, chair, drapes, bar, 8mm camera, tools, ladders, trailer ax- el.wood, misc, MOVING SALE. New office desk, $150; white wardrobe, $40; smail white desk, $30; sewing machine: bicycle; chest of | d: with mirror lamp, and mots” 332. OLD 78 records, excac.t condi- tion. $3 each, 988-2434. OVER 50 sq yds of quality green shag carpet. You pay only the cost we recently paid to have it cleaned & scotch-guarded. 929- 2277, POTTERY EQUIPMENT: Electric kiln, wheels, rack scales, chemi- cals, table, tools, etc. 294-9339. SET OF new chains, 7.00-15, $40: pair of pick-up tiedowns, $15. 929-2267 afier Spm. SHAG RUG, deep blue, 9x12", Exe cond. $100. 984-3311. TELESCOPE AS new $180: elec- tric typewriter, good condition, $140. 985-4672 alt 6pm. UNGRATEFUL GRANDDAUGH.- TER. selling Granny's furniture. Sofa, dining. room. chairs, misc. Cheap! 988-3065. VARIOUS LIGHT fixtures for sale including dining room and hallway crystal chandelier for $100. 922-1229," 4x6" BOX trailer, $150; 38" Rockwell table saw, $200; assorted plumbing tools, . variety; single bed, $50; 6 drawer dresser with mirror, $50, 988-0618. 80 SQ Yards, 5/16 inches, rubber underlay, $100.:Good cond. 922- 7203. na 5 FIA, DELIVERED & stacked, $90 cord. Phone Rob, 985: 6286 or Elliott, 985-4285, FIREWOOD, ALDER, fi, mahog- any. $80 & up, Will deliver. 421- 3928. FIREWOOD, -ALDER or maple. Split & delivered. $100 a cord. Call 986-4565. - FIREWOOD SPECIAL - 6 cords delivered’ for $33 per cord. Call Bayside Sawmill Ltd. 662-8402. HIGH QUALITY ‘ieplace coal in 40 pound bags, $6 each. Delivery avail.. Dealer inquiries welcome.’ Woll Mountain Coal,. 685-7933 {8:30am-4;30pm). TOP KNOT FIREWOOD Seasoned alder, hand split. Prompt delivery, all areas. $120. 922-7195 of 522-8922. FURNITURE ALL WOOD double pedestal ex- ecutive desk. Sacrifice, $450. 980-2587. EXQUISITE CHIN HUA by Cen- tury dining room sie.: Table, buf- fat hutch, 6 chairs. Black. ash with burl table top. Must be seen to be appreciated.- Offers. .984- 8897, 290-8936. . - GOLD CORDUROY sofa & chai. $325. Call Verna 988-3025. MATCHING CHESTERFIELD, setiee & loveseat. Chocolate brown. Reas cond. $200 a.b.o. 986-6668, S.S. SINGLE Waterbed. Custom-made. Bookcase head- board & drawers. Asking. $300 0.b.0. 738-1758, SOFA, $450; armchairs, $250 each; coffee table, $160; 4 drawer file cabinet, $425; 2 drawer file cabinet, $250; desk, $300; hide- a-bed, $285; shaggy carpet, $275. 984-9680. TEAK DINING room table & chairs, buffet & hutch. Sectional sofa set & coffee table in mint cond, 986-6760. WANTED WOOD MEXICAN FUANITURE Headboards, smal! cupboards, stools, etc. Any condition, 921- 7060. 42" SOLID maple table with leaf and tour chairs, Good condition. $450. 922-8554, | § PIECE double bdrm ste. Not boxspring. $550 0.b.0. 987-5825 GARAGE SALES NORTH VAN EVERYTHING MUST go, trom clothes to tires, free kittens! Sunday, 10am-5pni. 322 West 23rd. MOVING SALE! 4549 Meadow- bank Close.Sat Jan 11th, 10am- 3pm. SAT, SUN, Jan 11th, 12th, 10am- 3pm. Rain or shine! Everything must go! 209 East 18th. No early birds!! MOVING SALE! 1041 Belmont Ave. Sunday Jan 12th, 10am-2pm, Household items. MOVING SALE! All furniture & - household items. Sale ends Jan 15th. 1100 Premier St. SAT 11TH, 10am-3pm. 329 East 26th. Ski boots, children’s water skis, gas fireplace. 964 FAIRFIELD Rd (Mount Seymour Pkwy area). Jan 11th & 12th, 10am-5pm. Sofa & chair, dineite suite, fridge, two 10 speeds, & other misc. GARAGE SALES WEST VAN aera tentrnanip eens et tage na ol MOVING! SAT Jan 11th, 10am- 2pm. 5465 Marine Dr. No early birds! SUNDAY, 9AM.. Housewares, col- lectibles, furniture & appl. 1356 Gordoit Ave. WEST VAN. Antiques, coilect- ibles, books, & Indian artifacts. "2383 HOUSESITTING RETIRED, RESPONSIBLE ' pro- fessional couple avail to house & pet sit. Jan 8th - Feb ist. Ref's. “THE BANKRUPTCY Act”. In the matter of the bankruptcy af Leo Sarantopoulos, Consultant, residing in the District of North Vancouver in the Province ‘of British Columbia, Take notice that Leo Sarantopoufos, Consul-- tant,. residing in the District of North Vancouver in the Province of British Columbia, made an assignment on. the 26th day of July, 1983; that a second meeting of creditors will be held on Mon- day the 20th day of January, 1986, al the hour of 11:00 o'clock in the forenoon. in the office of the Trustee, 7th Floor, 1285 West Pender Street, in the City.of Van- couver, in the Province of British Columbia. -Dated at Vancouver this 7th day of January, 1986. Henfrey Samson Belair Ltd., Trustee, 700-1285 West Pender Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6E 4B1 (tel: 669-3030). - “THE BANKRUPTCY Act". in the matter of the bankruptcy of Clarence Murray Gardiner,” Un- employed, residing in the District of North Vancouver in’ the: Pro- vince of British Columbia. ‘fake notice that Clarence Murray Gar- -diner, Unemptoyed, residing: in the District of North Vancouver‘in the Province’ of British Columbia, made an assignment on the 10th day’ of August, 1983; that a. se- cond meeting of creditors will be held on. Monday the 20th day. of January, 1986, at the hour of 10:30. o'clock in the’ forenoon, -in the office of the Trustee, 7th Floor, 1285 West Pender Street, in the City cf Vancouver, in the Province of British Columbia. Dated ai Vancouver this 7th day’ of ‘January, 1986. Henfrey Sam- son Belair Ltd, Trustee, 700-1285 West Pender Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6E 4B1 (tel: 669-3030). “THE BANKRUPTCY Act”. In the matter’ of the bankruptcy. of Graham Matthews, Car Salesman, residing in. the District of North Vancouver In: the Pro- vince of British Columbia: Notice is hereby given that Graham Mat- thews, Car Salesman, residing. in the District of North Vancouver in the Province. of British Columbia, made an assignment on the. 2nd day of January, 1986; that the first meeting of creditors will be held on Wednesday, the 22nd day of January, 1986; at the hour of 9:00 . o'clock. in the forenoon, - in the office of ‘the Trustee, 7th Floor, 1285 West Pender Street, in the City of Vancouver, in. the Province of British Columbia. Dated at Vancouver this 8th day of January, 1986. Henfrey Sam- son Belair Ltd., Trustee, 700-1285 West Pender Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6E 483 (tel: 669-3030)... LIVESTOCK prenatal HALF LEASE available on young regular Quarter Horse. $150/ month. Denise, 929-3534, HORSE BOARDING at Lauratynn Equestrian Centre. Full board with box sialts. Indoor arena. Ex- cellent feeding program. Quarter horse, Arab, geidings for le ise. Wendy, 986-8714. LOST PITT BULL Terrier, . disappeared lower Gritish Pro- perties, Jan 4th. 8 months ‘old. 925-1115, ~S LARGE KERCHIEF, square, pinkish. Park Royal South, Dec 3ist. 980-7896. BABY PHOTO album lost. 3rd & St. Georges. if, found cai} 988- 1736. SMALL BLOND Tertier Dachshund cross, Jan 5th, Old, deai, & almost blind. Parthenon Place, W.V. 921-8509. 1 PACKAGE of developed pic- tures, Lonsdale belween 1st & 23rd, Jan 6th. Reward! 985-3609. —_____ FOUND ONE SEY keys, 151h & Eastern Ave, Jan 7th. 984-0458, TWO STERLING silver bangles. 926-8654. VICINITY PARK Royal Shopping Centre: fatge stone from ting. 926-7841. ; 15TH & LONSDALE: black & white Border Collie cross, § mon- ths old. Recently spayed. Contact SPCA, 988-7484. MOVING See more MOVING ads in “AT YOUR SERVIC! section. “SMOOTHER MOVERS”, fous. Two men. 1 ton, $32/hour; 5 ton, $4O0/hour. Pianos, “storage. M.H.R. Visa. 987-8655. ECONOMICAL. MOVING a delivery service. 3 ton. truck with power lift, 1 or 2 men, From $25 er hour. 687-2624. FAUSIC, THEATRE __ DANCING PIANO LESSONS. Robert Pace or private instruction.“ AN ages: Ambleside area. 925-2197. TALENT AGENCIES ° ‘- MODELS Charles Stuart Agency is seréen- lng experienced & non-ax- perienced «Models for local assignments. Opportunities avail in Vancouver, Seattle & London, England, Affiliate. offices: in Evrope & Japan. Call Barbara, 683-2267. : MUSICAL INSTRUMENT. Ss: CLARINET... BUFFET professional - model. Sterling sitver keys. Exira mouthpiece, reeds, cleaning kit. $750. 922-1104. — u. : PERSONAL COMPANION © COMPANION AD RATES Call your Companion Ad.’ Price - In: cluding Box @: Companion Ads must be prepaid (Visa or MasterCard accepted). . GOOD-LOOKING EARLY retired businessman would Ike to meet pretty, fit Jady, 30-45, for mean: ingful relationship. Please reply ONE-WOMAN MAN, 34, 5°10", Caucasian, seeks unattached N/S, S/D woman, 29-37, any race or, single Mum okay. interests .in- cl quiet ccaversation, music, dancing, dinirig out, cooking in, nature, hiking, skiing, motorcycl ing, keeping fit, travel; & much more! Lots of. love & understan- ding to share with the | right woman, Reply to Box 7057. clo this paper. SINGLE WHITE female, 3a, smoker, 5°6°, quiet, shy, consid- ered attractive, good sense of humour, Enjoy movies, camping, picnics, walks, music, kids, home-lite. Would . like to meet quiet, sincere, considered average down-to-earth single white working man, 35-39, who wishes to establish a relationship that would lead to miatriage. Please reply to Box 7055 clo this paper. 2 GALS, 1 tall, 1 shorl, woutd like to have male company (40-50) for dinner - you bring the wine! Photo & particulars to Box 7062 Glothispaper 25, ATTRACTIVE. male, own business, seeks intelligent, in- dependent, cute, slender girl who likes sailboats, windsurfing, ski- ing, jeeps, motorcycles, romantic moments, blue eyes & Levis, in confidence send photo & note to Box 7059 c/o this paper. Mansgament Teachers Researchers Social Workers: Bankers Mortgage Brokers Nurses Accountanis Sales People Analysts Engineers Susinessman Professors 1401 W. Broadway Vancouver B.C. V6H 1H6 North. Shore News © Classifiad, 986-6222, to place’ 42 YEAR old lady would like to correspond with a gentleman her age or older. Write to: Ofelina Pineda Coruna, #120-19. Colonia, Alomos, Mexico D.F. BUSINESS PERSONAL HOMEMAKERS: WOULD you like ‘Information about the benefits: a “union could.. have for : us” all? Strictly. confidential. Write Box 7083 c/o this paper. : SWEDISH MODEL: soothe away tense muscles, ‘relleve stress. Relaxing pody sub freatment. 420-4416 (9am-10pm). PERSONAL MESSAGES MISS PIGGY - 1 can be reached Tues, Wed, Fri, between’ 9am- ipm: every day between 12:30- 4:30om. READINGS, PALMISTRY & HOROSCOPES FORTUNE TELLER, E.S.P. reader & advisor,.Mrs. Belinda. Mind. palmistry & Tarot cards. Help in ali problems. Come see what “1986 has in store for you! Ail readings $10. By appt. 876-4202 (Vancouver). PETS BORZOI RUSSIAN | Wolfhound, female, 1 year old. Registered. $275. 266-9351 after’ 7pm. BUNNIES, ASSORTED colours. $3 each, 926-9583. LOVELY COLLIE X pups, 6 weeks old. $25. 986-8943. WOULD YOU like to take care of a loveabie Beagle for 6 months while owners are out of country? She likes lots of love &.a. fenced yard. Owners would pay. for. food & board, Call 987- 7052 or 988- 5612 aves. PETSERVICES . NOG OBEDIENCE training. tndi- vidual lessons/consultation. Near. your. home. Rachel, 254-6791. REAL ESTATE APARTMENTS WHY. PAY MORE?. . When you can’ own: this: 2 “bdrm south facing suite for:.$52,150. Further details please call, Doug Black. 886-6238. North Shore Re- 985-71 85. _ CONDOS &. wt TOWNHOUSES . » -BY OWNER q Large townhouse. F/P,- pool, car- aished. bsmt,: newer cal Is. 83,500. 984-9403. : ‘MUST.SELLI- ce Beautiful Panorama * townhouse: 2 bdrms, 2° baths;. bsmt. By owner, $205,000. 922-6989, : SUNNY. .WESTLYNN. home,: large fenced ~ property. Open Sunday: 1-4pm. 1334 East 29th: Street (off Mountain Highway). George Bures, 988-0913 or 645-3608; Sut: ton Group Westcoast * Realty; 986-9321. , BY BUILDER ‘4055 CUMMINS PLACE © {otf Fairway Drive) OPEN SAT & SUN, 2-4PM 4 bdrm 2,400 'sq ft contemporary with water & mountain views, on quiet cul-de-sac. 60x120' level fot with space for R.V./trailer. Euro- fean kitchen, skylights, 2 tip's, built-in vacuum/security system. Close to schools, stores, transp. Time to choose flooring! Febru- ary completion. - $174,900 BRIAN HANSON, 929-6904 BY OWNER Open weekend, 2-4:30 (Sat & Sun). 1809 Arborlynn Dr, N.Van, 3 bdim rancher on tage, private, treed fot, Huge kitchen & com- pletely remodeiled. Don’t miss it! $112,900. Mr. Powell, 925-1963 of 879-3511. t CAREER OPPORTUNITIES MAKE YOUR CHANGE TODAY NEW CHALLENGING CAREERS ARE CREATED EVERYDAY. THESE POSITIONS ARE NOT ADVERTISED, BUT ARE DESIGNED TO SUIT THE INDIVIDUAL CALL FAIRCREST CAREERS LTD. FOR NO-COST APPOINTMENT 437-8656 & QUOTE NU, 1128 OR SEND IN YOUR RESUME # 1:12, 4330 Kingsway Burnaby, B,C. VSH, AG7 wee eed nb, be a