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John KURUCZ jkurucz@thenownews.com In a situation that reeks like the one that blew up in Abbotsford last week, officials in Port Coquitlam now find themselves having to explain why fertilizer was dumped on a homeless camp earlier this month. Dan Scoones, the city’s manager of bylaw services, told the Tri-Cities NOW Thursday that a fertilizer similar to peat moss was spread over a spot where a homeless man had set up camp along the Coquitlam River earlier this month.
The incident, which Scoones referred to as a “total one off,” took place near the Lougheed Highway Bridge entering the city from Coquitlam. “We’d get there, we’d move him out, and three hours later he would set up camp again,” Scoones said. “Our people just said, ‘We are at our wit’s end as to how we’re going to discourage this guy from coming back here.’” Thursday’s allegations came to light one week after Abbotsford Mayor Bruce Banman publicly apologized for a decision to dump chicken CONTINUED ON PAGE 5
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Cottagers ask for city’s support RESIDENTS WANT PORT MOODY TO SUPPORT THEIR BID TO STAY IN REGIONAL PARK
Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com For decades, a group of residents has been living a relatively quiet existence in a set of Metro Vancouver owned cottages in Belcarra Regional Park. But eviction notices to the residents of the seven cottages, six of which have Port Moody addresses, have the group scrambling to get support in order to stay. On Tuesday, the group, called the Belcarra South Preservation Society, was at a Port Moody city council meeting requesting help from the politicians. The group is asking the city to write a letter to Metro Vancouver’s environment and parks committee in support of the society’s bid to preserve the cottages and small community living in them. Andrea Ledingham, a member of the society and resident of one of the cottages, told council the group has had a lease agreement with the regional district to maintain the water system, roads and cottages for nearly four decades. “We’ve been living peacefully under this arrangement for a long time,” she said. In February, Metro Vancouver served the residents with an eviction notice, which would see them out by the end of August. Ledingham explained that, in 2005, Metro Vancouver wanted to demolish the cottages and asked the group to leave, in part out of concerns for their drinking water.
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Residents of seven cottages in Belcarra Regional Park have been asked to leave. Eventually the district relented after the residents agreed to upgrade the water system, among other improvements to the cottages. Ledingham said there were several reasons Metro Vancouver gave for eviction, including an interest in expanding the park and improv-
ing access to a beach nearby. The group argued there is access to the beach, plus they don’t see a need to develop that part of the park since it sits empty all winter. Metro Vancouver also expressed liability
concerns regarding water supply and the state of the cottages. Ledingham noted the community has operated with a permit from the Fraser Health Authority since 2005 and has never had an issue with the drinking water. As for the cottages, she said the residents are reluctant to do major upgrades due to the uncertainty of a six-month lease. “The cottages are very comfortable and very livable and we’re very happy and very healthy,” Ledingham said. The group recently met with Metro Vancouver officials, who offered some options to the residents, which were not detailed by Ledingham at the meeting. “It looks like things are quite hopeful right now,” she said, but added the city’s support would be an extra help. Council asked staff to look into the issue and come up with a response at a future meeting. Though Mayor Mike Clay said the residents’ situation is unfortunate, he’s not sure what the city can really do in this case. Though the land is in Port Moody, the park is part of Metro Vancouver and the mayor said it would be unusual for the city to override the regional district. “We need to figure out what our position would be as the land steward,” he said. Clay did express his hope the two sides would work out a deal.
Trio of bears in PoCo lead to more sightings JUVENILE BEARS ARE OUT FORAGING ON THEIR OWN John KURUCZ jkurucz@thenownews.com An unprecedented surge in bear sightings in PoCo is being attributed to a trio of juvenile bears that appear to be testing their newfound freedom. Numbers released this week by the BC Conservation Officer Service point to 50 sightings in PoCo throughout May, with the majority on the city’s north side. The recent statistics are vastly different from those of the same time period within the last two years: 16 bear sightings were noted in May 2012 and 11 in May 2011. Drake Stephens, Coquitlam’s urban wildlife coordinator, said the majority of the sightings last month are likely tied to a fam-
ily of four bears that have been living in the Hyde Creek area for the last year. Three of those four bears recently left their den and their mother’s side, and have been reportedly getting into residential garbage in both PoCo and Coquitlam. “When cubs reach a year and half, they disperse from mom and go in several different directions,” Stephens said. “They also don’t have mom keeping them in line, so they’re a little bolder than the normal bear when they’re teenagers. They get themselves into places a normal bear would go into.” Dan Scoones, PoCo’s manager of bylaw services, said the city will begin ramping up garbage bylaw enforcement efforts across all areas of the city. He noted city staff typically try to maintain a balance between written and verbal warnings versus ticketing, but the time for that balance may soon be ending. “What the conservation people are saying now, is that they’re getting bears coming into yards in daytime hours and getting into garbage that doesn’t have the locks on,” he said.
“It’s time to really comply with the bylaw: get your cans inside or get them in yards or get the proper locks put on them.” Residents who do not secure their bins, or who set them out before 5:30 a.m. on the day of pickup, can be fined $150. Bins can be secured inside a building or purpose-built enclosure, but if bins are stored outside, they must be secured with an approved locking device. Currently, the CritterGuard system is the only approved locking system in the city. Meanwhile in Coquitlam, statistics point to a slight dip in bear sightings: 34 in April, 71 in May and 78 so far in June. “I think we’re a little bit low this year. It’s been a little quieter. But things can change quickly,” Stephens said. Statistics dating back 10 years point to June 2005 as the high-water mark for sightings, with 190 reported in that month alone. Twenty-eight sightings in June 2009 represents the 10year low. Availability of food sources, temperature, snow melt and the number of bears killed in the previous year can all affect those statistics, Stephens said.
Drivers lose vehicles for going over 120 km/h Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com A trio of drivers will be without their wheels for the next week, after learning it doesn’t pay to speed in the Tri-Cities. Coquitlam RCMP took three drivers off the road for excessive speeding between Wednesday and Thursday, including two in just 90 minutes. Mounties nabbed the first two drivers Wednesday evening during speed checks along the Mary Hill Bypass in Port Coquitlam. Police alleged one driver was driving 124 km/h and the other was clocked at 129 km/h
in a 60-km/h zone. One driver was from Pitt Meadows, while the other was from PoCo. On Thursday morning, police pulled over a Surrey driver on Lougheed Highway near Colony Farm for doing 122 km/h in a 70-km/h zone. All three were given a $368 ticket and had their vehicle impounded for a week. RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung suggested the speeds the drivers were travelling would make it very hard for other motorists to judge, which could lead to deadly consequences. “If they’re not trying to hurt themselves, they’re trying to hurt other people,” he said.
These incidents come just weeks after local Mounties ran a campaign to crack down on dangerous drivers in May. Throughout the month-long campaign, local RCMP handed out a total of 1,123 tickets for various high-risk driving offenses. “Educating the public about road safety and doing targeted enforcement on high-risk driving behaviours work hand in hand,” Chung said in a statement. “Strategic traffic enforcement has proven to be a very effective tool for enhancing road safety. Nearly half of the 1,123 charges issued to drivers were related to highrisk driving behaviours such as speeding and using an electronic device when driving.”
Police targeted high-crash locations around the Tri-Cities during the campaign. Besides the tickets, Mounties also pulled 45 drivers off the road for drinking and driving or being on drugs behind the wheel. Interestingly, Coquitlam RCMP note a 20per-cent decrease in crashes resulting in injuries during the first five months of this year, compared to 2012. “It’s really straightforward, a reduction in high-risk driving behaviours correlates with a reduction in collision-related injuries,” Chung said. “We will be on the lookout for high-risk drivers throughout the year to make sure our streets are safe for everyone.”
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Despite more employees at Port Moody City Hall topping the $75,000-mark in pay, the city managed to hold the line on the overall salaries in 2012 compared to the previous year. According to remuneration figures released by the city on Tuesday, a total of 79 employees earned a salary more than $75,000 in 2012, four more than in 2011, but the overall number remained on par at $17.2 million. Topping the list as the highest paid civil servant at city hall was general manager of financial services Paul Rockwood at $147,355. He was followed by general manager of development services Tim Savoie, general manager of community services Ron Higo and city clerk Colleen Rhode, who each earned $146,681, $140,714 and $137,168 respectively.
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to do the trick. He also noted the city’s homeless population has drastically decreased during the last five years, in part because of the way the city typically deals with its homeless residents. “Over the years, our staff have worked so hard with the homeless residents that we have and worked with the service groups,” he said. “We’ve seen an incredible decrease in homeless residents in Port Coquitlam. We deal with them with respect.” twitter.com/johnkurucz
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Rounding out the top five was fire chief Remo Faedo who took home $134,960. City manager Kevin Ramsey earned $106,352, but was only on the job for a little more than half the year and will likely be at the top of the list next year. Nearly half on the list of top salaries were either firefighters or involved with the fire department. The salaries of the staff that made less than $75,000 a year added up to $9.8 million, compared to $7.4 million made by those topping the $75,000-mark. On the political side, the collective of city councillors took home a combined $148,665 in salary in 2012, ringing up another $74,385 in tax-free allowance and $33,130 in expenses. Last year, council rang up $19,592 in expenses. Mayor Mike Clay earned $48,476 and another $23,994 in tax-free allowance.
Each of the councilors earned $16,698 in salary, and another $8,398 in taxfree allowance. As for councillor expenses, Rick Glumac topped the list spending $6,108, followed by councillors Zoe Royer at $5,665, Diana Dilworth at $5,219, Bob Elliott at $4,595, Rosemary Small at $4,573 and Gerry Nuttall with $3,572. The most frugal Council member turned out to be the mayor, who rang up $3,395 in expenses. It should be noted salaries from the Port Moody Police Department were not included. Police department remuneration figures were made exempt a few years back from the legislation. Technically, the police board is considered the employer of the department and the remuneration is dealt with through the province’s solicitor general.
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CONT. FROM PAGE 1 manure over a homeless camp in that city. Scoones said the incident in PoCo took place before the one in Abbotsford, adding that a pair of factors led to the city’s decision to use fertilizer: the camp’s close proximity to Our Lady of the Assumption School and the fact that the man was asked to relocate away from the area three or four times in recent weeks. Scoones made a point of noting that the move was used only as a “last resort.” “This is a guy who does not want to go into shelter, resists all efforts to offer him housing and just keeps wanting to camp out,” he said. “This is not something we’re going to do again.” Scoones noted he didn’t directly give his staffers direction to dump the fertilizer, which he estimated was spread over roughly an eightby-10 foot area. Instead, bylaw officers and parks department employees made the decision on their own. “Ultimately, I’m responsible for it. But I can say I didn’t
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of Coquitlam councillors, however, when councillors it doesn’t appear as though attend sponsored meals, nor there’s much appetite to does it carry over if it’s not change the city’s travel and used on a daily basis. All council members are expense policies. Coun. Craig Hodge said last authorized to attend three week that he would ask the conferences per year without city to establish a formal trav- requesting permission from el policy in the wake of the their council colleagues: The city spending about $10,000 Union of British Columbia to send five council members Municipalities and Lower to the Federation of Canadian Mainland Local Government Association Municipalities conferences, (FCM) conas well as the ference in FCM conferVancouver. ence. As it turns I was happy to In terms of out, the city see that there is airfare, the already has an actual policy, city will cover such a policy. the costs of a “I was that these return happy to see decisions are not direct flight at the that there is made arbitrarily. lowest availan actual polable cost in icy, that these –Coquitlam Coun. e c o n o my decisions are Craig Hodge class. Vehicle not made arbirentals will trarily,” Hodge said Tuesday. “I think that only be covered when public each council is going to be transit or taxi services are not looking at this as we move available. As well, costs incurred by ahead. It’s not just Coquitlam. All communities, I think, are spouses are not covered by going to be looking at how the city. Mayor Richard Stewart they do things in the future.” The city’s current policy again defended the city’s was established in 2007, and decision to send five counrevised on an ongoing basis cil members to FCM, saying the up front city costs are far since. Among the highlights is less than the return on investan $80 per diem that covers ment. “I want to make sure that breakfast ($15), lunch ($15), dinner ($35) and incidental we are absolutely above costs ($15) for things like cab board in everything we do, but if there is a value to rides. That money is not used, having one council member
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Mayor Richard Stewart five,” Stewart said. “There’s millions of dollars at stake. There are lots of opportunities and we are going to come away with a return on an investment that’s 100 to 1,000 times what those conferences costs us.” The conference took place June 1 to 3 in Vancouver. Couns. Terry O’Neill Neal Nicholson, Mae Reid, Lou Sekora, Hodge and Stewart all attended. City clerk Jay Gilbert estimated that the city spent about $10,000 for council members to attend. twitter.com/@johnkurucz
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John KURUCZ jkurucz@thenownews.com For a guy who took more than 30 years off of cycling, Norman Nelson sure decided to make a splash when he returned to the world of two wheels. The 56-year-old Port Coquitlam resident will participate this weekend in his second straight Ride to Conquer Cancer, a nearly 200kilometretrekfromCloverdale to Redmond, Wash.
The ability to say to yourself, ‘I’ve done it,’ is great. –Port Coquitlam’s Norman Nelson “This is my second year doing this, but before that, the last time I rode a bike was in 1975,” Nelson said. “When I was old enough to get a car, I didn’t touch a bike again.” Spurred on by his coworkers last year, Nelson first completed the B.C. Cancer Foundation fundraiser last year alongside 17 of his coworkers. This year, he’ll go it alone. “I’m not worried about riding by himself — it’s pretty straight ahead,” he said. “You just keep on training, and you keep your conditioning going.” The training routine Nelson adheres to is impressive for a person half his age, let alone someone approaching the back half of his 50s. He tries to ride 20-kilometres a day during the week, and 60 kilometres on weekends to keep his mojo up. It’s a regimen that Nelson was more or less forced into after first experiencing the massive ride last year.
“From the physical end of things, there was a big learning curve,” he said. “I had never done anything like that before, so some of the hills were pretty daunting. But other than that, it was a pretty good ride. The organizers looked after us, and everyone was very accepting of what we were doing.” Like most other ride participants, Nelson has had first-hand experience with cancer. His mother suffered from leukemia, while some of his friends have battled breast cancer and other forms of the disease. And because he is riding alone and not as part of a team, Nelson has kept his fundraising goals modest — the requisite $2,600 fee needed to enter into the ride. Above and beyond reaching that threshold, the life-long PoCo resident is simply looking to finish the ride. “The highlight for me was the finish line, but it wasn’t the fact that we had finished the ride, it was the people
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hile many of our fellow citizens labouring with disabilities do very well for themselves, it’s pretty safe to say that people who require wheelchairs to get around are coming from a point of disadvantage when it comes to earning a regular income. Consequently, extensive support systems have been put in place to help people whose disabilities make them dependent on wheelchairs, to deal with the barriers thrown in front of them. Some of those barriers are physical, accessibility issues related to the limitations of wheelchairs, while others are societal; some people just don’t get that those among us who need our help deserve it, by dint of the fact that a disability, whether physical or otherwise, does not diminish a person’s humanity. Many people with disabilities freely offer that their greatest barriers are those thrown up by false impressions born of ignorance. They’re not looking for sympathy — just a bit of human understanding. How ignorant can people be about the barriers that face the disabled? Let’s ask the folks at Fraser Health, who decided to burden wheelchair users in their facilities with $25/month “maintenance” fees. To add insult to injury, 60 per cent of clients in affected facilities depend on wheelchairs, many donated, and not even provided by Fraser Health itself. Let’s ask the province that passed legislation last fall to allow this travesty — that same government has now boosted its top-earning bureaucrats’ salaries, each to the tune of $35,000 per year. Just three of those raises total more than the $100,000 that Fraser Health expects to take away from its disabled clients. It’s astounding that the one place our disabled brethren should never have to want for understanding has now thrown up yet another barrier for wheelchair users.
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here are some who believe that war never truly changes, and that this age of calculated slaughter we live in will never cease to exist until humanity does. It’s true that, if stripped of the desire for war, our essence would clearly not be that of humankind. But many of us are handing over the duties of combat to remotely operated machines. What will happen to war if these machines can act, and kill, without human involvement? Right now, fully autonomous killerrobots are nothing but sci-fi entities that many of us love to imagine stomping humanity into the dirt. They distract us from the issues of the world. But technological developments such as the unmanned, gun toting SGR-1, a land-based South Korean sentry built to replace soldiers in the country’s demilitarized zone, are causing concern that lethal autonomous robots (LARs) will change the structure of war in ways that would cause more destruction and spilt blood then we could possibly rationalize. Outspoken about this concern is United Nations Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions Christof Heyns, who recently advised the Human Rights Council in Geneva to ban all LARS as they “should not have the power of life and death over human beings.” Whether or not you agree with him, the issue of LARs is crucial to our future. Now, I could try to convince you that my opinion on the matter is the right one. But I could also paint you a little picture, and I think I’d rather do that. Imagine you’re the inhabitant of a small desert village. Unbeknownst to you, it conceals a group of rebels that
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some people in high places want taken out of this little picture. It doesn’t matter who; as you’re walking from the market with a hefty bag of bananas slung over your shoulder and you see a little tank-like contraption sporting two high-powered machine guns and a grenade launcher silently rolling up toward the house you’re walking past, it will bear no brand or flag. Without warning, the robot opens fire on the house, its bullets tearing open your bag and spraying semi-liquid banana all over the side of your face. So you run, heart pounding, fruits left to rot in the sand. You take a left in between a house and the targeted one. As you’re approaching the gap between the walls surrounding the latter, a man with a pistol steps out, grabs you and leads you
down the passage with his gun to your head. Turning the corner, he stops and you see why: another robot stands just a few metres away with its entire arsenal ready to rip the life from you both. You decide what happens next. But know that while a soldier might make the split-second decision not to shoot, that LAR wasn’t programmed to be anywhere near as ethically complex as a human before the arms race dictated it be shipped off. What’s more, the amount of collateral damage it causes can easily be influenced by apathy due to the vast emotional distance between its actions and those who sent it. I believe that war will change for the worse if we let it. You may not see LARs as the bringers of that change, but keep your eye on the topic regardless; technology has a way of invading people’s lives whether it benefits them or not. Kevin Funk is a Grade 12 student at Dr. Charles Best Secondary in Coquitlam.
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LETTERS LOU SEKORA RESPONDS TO HOTEL STORY
Re: “Hotel spending triggers outrage,” Wednesday, June 5. Setting the record straight regarding Port Coquitlam Coun. Darrell Penner’s comments: I do not have any family or relatives in Saskatchewan. I spent time with PoCo Coun. Michael Wright at the [2012 Federation of Canadian Municipalities] convention. Coun. Penner mentioned that he had not seen me at the convention; little did I know that I had to report to Coun. Penner. Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart also mentioned that he had not seen me, although I saw him and all our council members from Coquitlam. In fact, I had coffee with various councillors throughout the convention. Our mayor said he got $100 million for Coquitlam [by council members engaging senior levels of government over the last four years]. If there was a project in our city that needed government funding from either the federal or provincial level, it has always been our policy that we would make
an appointment with the respective government and the mayor and council members would meet with them to discuss funding. Coun. Lou Sekora Coquitlam
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I think it is ridiculous to criticize the mayor and councillors who stayed downtown at a hotel during their conference. They work long days and for events like this, they often start early and go long into the evening. Recently, Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart participated in a key round table meeting with the school district on social media policies and then proceeded to voluntarily spend his evening participating in the awards ceremonies at Pinetree Secondary. He stayed for over three hours in a very hot gymnasium to award the final medals to the deserving students. He was there until well past 10 p.m. at night. I think it’s time Coun. Lou Sekora stepped aside and made way for younger, more progressive minded polit-
icians to take his place. The fact that he is 82 years old and still drawing a salary from public funds is more of an outrage than a few nights in a hotel. Jon Hamlin Coquitlam ••• With the current debacle of our mayor and some of our city councillors spending city funds on hotel accommodation during their attendance in Vancouver at municipal conventions, I would like to offer my support to Mr. Stewart and his team. While those of us who are attentive to city politics can appreciate Mr. Sekora’s diligence in carefully guarding the city coffers, I certainly respect Mayor Stewart for his commitment to the best interests of the residents of Coquitlam, and I absolutely believe a great deal of productive business takes place when meetings end and the participants can socialize and discuss issues in a more personal environment. Over the years I have attended many events in Coquitlam — ranging from DPAC meetings, where Richard Stewart regularly drops in late in the evening, to sports tournaments, where our mayor will attend early on a weekend morning. I have had occasion to e-
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Shipping a Canadian icon to a new market Jeremy DEUTSCH
On Monday, the Zamboni was loaded on a shipping container at the business’s Murray Street location, bound for Beijing. The machine’s final home will be an ice There are very few symbols that are more Canadian or say more about hockey than the surface at a full-size Olympic skating rink in a mall. Zamboni. “Just about every shopping mall wants The ice cleaning machines are a necessity at any indoor rink across the country and are one,” Paterson told the Tri-Cities NOW. “Whether it’s real ice or plastic ice, they fairly easy to find. But in fledgling hockey markets like China, want something to entertain the masses.” The Zamboni is expected to the Zamboni isn’t exactly a housearrive at its destination by the end hold name or readily available. of June. Enter a local Port Moody comThe whole process, including the pany that specializes in the sport Zamboni, costs about $100,000. facility business. Paterson noted there isn’t much For nearly two decades, Cascadia of a market for used machines in Sport Systems Inc. has specialNorth America, but the Zambonis ized in building the boards around can find new life in foreign deshockey rinks across North America For a video tinations. and around the world. on this story, According to Zamboni’s website, The company has put its prodthe average machine travels more ucts in some less-than-icy locales, download the than 3,000 kilometres a year in the especially in Pacific Rim countries free Layar course of resurfacing. like Australia and New Zealand, as app to your smartphone and Though there is business to be well as in Japan. had in the not-so-typical hockey So when a customer from China scan this page market, Paterson estimated only came calling for a used Zamboni, the company’s general manager Murdo about 15 per cent of his business is from outside of North America. Paterson was on the case. However, that could change. Cascadia managed to find a used Zamboni Paterson said he’s waiting on a boom in in Winnipeg. Paterson explained the company refur- that part of the world for the construction of bished the machine, which comes complete private sports facilities. He’s already working on a winter sports with a new paint job. jdeutsch@thenownews.com
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Murdo Paterson, GM of Cascadia Sport Systems in Port Moody, is waiting on a boom in the construction of private sports facilities outside of traditional markets. centre in China. And Paterson suggested if the government in China wants to start building public recreational facilities like the ones in Canada, the possibilities could be endless. As for Canada’s game, Paterson said China is starting to pick up hockey as well.
“It’s a small percentage, but the Chinese, like in many things, they want to get better,” he said. But in future years, if China’s five stars are being waved around in celebration of a gold medal win in hockey, Paterson jokes that he doesn’t want any of the blame.
White Spot celebrates Local businesses are big birthday on Sunday making their mark
On Sunday, June 16, Canada’s longest-running restaurant chain will celebrate its 85th birthday. White Spot serves more than 12 million guests each year, according to a press release, “buys more local products than any other full service restaurant chain in B.C., and has the highest average employee tenure of any Canadian restaurant chain. Over the past year, 87 per cent of British Columbians who dined out visited White Spot.” A commemorative menu, available through July 14, brings White Spot history to
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ly married couple who got engaged over a chocolate milkshake. Nearly 1,000 stories have been sent in from around B.C. as part of a contest the chain is running. One of them is from Coquitlam’s Lei Allen. “I would not be alive if it wasn’t for White Spot,” she says. “My mom met my dad at White Spot when she worked there back in the 1970s, and they had me. My grandmother also worked at White Spot with my mom, and my maiden name is ‘White.’ You could say White Spot is in my blood! It’s still my favourite burger.”
Tri-Cities company Dynamic Telehold Productions won the 2013 Silver MARCE Award at the Annual On-Hold Messaging International Conference in Nashville, Tenn. The awards are bestowed by the International On Hold Messaging Association (OHMA). The winning production was originally developed for Dynamic Productions’ client, Fraserway RV, according to a press release. It’s a parody of a long-running public service campaign entitled “Hinterland Who’s Who” with which countless Canadians are familiar. Instead of describing the habits of animals in their native habitat, the entry applied animal traits to personnel at Fraserway RV. The winning production can be heard in full by visiting the OHMA website at www.ohma. org/marces.
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Congratulations Graduating Class 2013 Great gifts for graduates Students work hard on homework and various other projects during the course of their academic career. For those about to graduate, some potentially life-changing decisions await and students have the opportunity to graduate to a new stage in life. Many families celebrate graduation with a party for the guest of honour, who is presented with a variety of gifts during the festivities. Gifts are often chosen on the personality and interests of the graduate. When gifting graduates one can begin by looking at their interests or what items may help them start their new careers or academic pursuits. Port Moody Senior Secondary
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Love Madre and Squish
Riverside Secondary
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Congratulations! Remember, life is a journey and only you hold the map. Love Mom, Dad, Courtney, Grandma and Papa
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Daniel McMillan Way to Go! This is just the beginning of your success!
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All-Star Athlete If your guy or girl took home more trophies and sports-related awards than you can count, a sporty gift may be just what is needed. Travel Bug Perhaps your graduate has a love for travel and plans on seeing the world before starting a job or furthering his or her academic career. A new set of luggage might be the right fit. Career Person A graduate ready to begin his or her career may need a few resources to get started. A savvy business wardrobe can help make a good first impression.
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Good career paths for grads Graduates who majored in fields of study that are more recession-proof than others could have a decided advantage over students who went with other majors. Knowing which careers are still going strong and which have stalled can help college students with goals of finding a career with growth potential. • Engineers: Engineers apply the principles of science and mathematics to develop economical solutions to technical problems. Many different fields require engineers. • Accounting: Similar to other financial careers, accounting jobs remain stable despite the uncertain economy. Where there is money to be spent, individu-
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“It’s important to out"t your children with the proper tools to play the game correctly and be safe,” says Wilkinson. “Start them off with the right equipment at a young age so that they can grow up knowing what feels right and what equipment works best for them. Then, watch as they score goals!” BMO — the Bank of Soccer in Canada — offers a few guidelines to get your young soccer star suited up correctly.
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SHIN PADS: Shin pads are important for your child’s safety on the "eld, so be sure to choose wisely. Ideal shin pads will have protection for both the shin areas and the ankles. Shin pads should also be light enough to allow your child to remain agile, while still strong enough to protect them from hard physical contact. As for a size, match your child’s height with the shin pad size (refer to each brand’s sizing chart).
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Cheques payable : NOW Newspaper Volleyball Camp Only players registered before August 6th will receive a Camp T-shirt. Coaches will include Ben Josephson, Bryan Gee, Bob Yuen, Wesley Webb, Jordan Thies, Jen Neilson and other college university athletes. MAIL TO: Now Newspaper Volleyball Camp 1646 Milford Ave. Coquitlam, BC V3J 2V8 Phone 604 939-0579 or contact cmuro@shaw.ca THE TRI-CITIES NOW NEWSPAPER VOLLEYBALL CAMP 2013 REGISTRATION FORM: Male ❏ Female ❏ Name City Telephone Present School Grade in September Adult T-shirt size: S M L XL Personal Health Number Medical concerns
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Register for volleyball camp “Getting Ben is a real coup for us this year,” Muro said. “He’s probably considered one of the top coaches in Canada. We’re really lucky that he’ll come in for two mornings and run a couple of sessions for us. With Bob, he’s one of our veteran coaches, but he’s very cutting edge. He’s always doing research on trends, so he’s a full-time volleyball guy.”
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The Tri-Cities NOW’s annual Summer Volleyball Camp is coming up in mid-August and the list of coaching personnel is chock full of championship pedigree at almost every level possible: high school, club and post secondary. “Over the week they get 25 hours of quality contacts and coaching,” said camp organizer Carlo Muro. “For kids that don’t play club volleyball, it’s a very good catch up.
You’re getting 25 hours of skill development with good coaching.” Running from Aug. 19 to 23 at Riverside Secondary, the camp is open to both boys and girls entering grades 8 to 12. Once on the !oor, those in attendance will receive tutelage from some of the best in the business: Trinity Western University men’s coach and national champion Ben Josephson; Bryan Gee, the head coach of Riverside’s senior girls program; and Bob Yuen, a long-time bench boss with more than 40 years experience.
Other coaches slated to take part include Riverside grad Jen Neilson, Wesley Webb, and Coquitlam Ducks coach Jordan Thies. “For the "rst three days, we’re working on the basic skills: passing and digging. During the last few days we focus on team play,” Muro said. “We’ll show them how to play a system and then they get to practise those skills in teamplay concept.”
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Significant incentives are now providing powerful motivations, which support BC’s first time buyers, offering them a chance to own, not rent. According to Geoff Duyker of MOSAIC, “The biggest hurdle for most first-time homebuyers is the down payment. In response, we’re hosting MOSAIC’s 1st TIME BUYERS SALES EVENT for the month of June, where first timers can take advantage of a $10,000 rebate and a 5% down payment. This offering truly makes owning more accessible than renting.” A visit to a MOSAIC Home Store will provide more information and insight.
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Practise window safety As temperatures rise, so does the risk of young children falling out of open windows or from balconies.
hospital as a result of falling out of windows last year, and several already have been injured this spring.
In advance of the warmer weather, Fraser Health and the BC Ambulance Service are asking parents of young children to think twice before opening the window. The public campaign aims to remind caregivers that safety latches should be properly installed on windows and that climbing hazards should be removed from areas near windows and balconies.
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Fraser Health and BC Ambulance Service, with the support of Partners Promoting Window and Balcony Safety, have issued a special decal to remind parents to do so.
available in daycares and public health units across Fraser Health as of mid-June. The decals are also a reminder to parents and caregivers that window screens do not offer adequate protection. These screens are not strong enough to withstand the weight of a child pushing against them and should never be relied on as a safety measure.
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“It’s hard enough to tell a parent that their child has suffered severe injuries that require extensive surgery and will likely result in long-term effects,” said Dr. Iain MacPhail, program medical director or trauma for Fraser Health.“This becomes especially heart-breaking when it is the result of an avoidable accident like falling through a window or from a balcony.” “Paramedics see the critical, and often preventable, injuries that result from falls from windows and balconies,”said Marilyn Oberg, unit chief for the BC Ambulance Service.“The best advice we can provide is to ensure you have the right safety locks on windows and doors and use them — especially if you have young children.”
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Bulbs need sun, food
“My tulip bulbs haven’t bloomed for years. If they are replanted in a better location in fall, would they bloom? Or should I just green-waste them?” Nikki Stubbs Port Coquitlam
If they haven’t bloomed for years, they’re not likely to bloom now. The easiest thing to do is green-waste them and start over this fall with fresh bulbs planted in a sunnier and better-drained place. But if some of the bulbs are very large and obviously healthy, you might select out these and try them in the better location for two years. Healthy bulbs that never bloom need at least two years of sun, good food and excellent drainage before they can form embryo flowers within the bulb. These embryo flowers mature about 12 months after forming and then bloom. “I have a large clump of Siberian Iris that should be divided. Should I do it now or wait till the fall? How do I divide them?” Marie-Ann via e-mail You can divide Siberian irises in spring or fall. But this year, fall division would
Once you’ve done that, just discard the aged, bare centre, break up the young, vigorous outside layer and replant the pieces.
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be better since we have a long-range forecast for a hot, dry summer. Because Siberian irises love moisture and hate heat and drought, you may need to do a lot of watering this summer to make sure they settle in well. In fall, your irises will grow more slowly, but nature should do much of the watering for you. Just check them now and then in winter in case they have a problem with frost heaves. My favourite way of dividing solid, matted clumps of Siberian iris roots is to use a serrated bread or freezer knife and saw my way through the clump. This is time-consuming, but useful for people whose muscles aren’t up to tearing tough roots apart. A more strenuous alternative is plunging two garden forks, back to back, into the centre of the clump and forcing them apart. Hopefully, the roots will rip apart before you do.
“When a package of vegetable seeds lists a number of days, what does that refer to? Is it days from planting the seed to when you can eat it? Is it days from transplant to when you can eat it? Is it something else?” Joni Rabinowitz via e-mail This figure estimates the number of days from planting the seed to when you can eat it. But this is a ballpark figure, especially with warmweather vegetables such as tomatoes, squash, cucumbers and corn. That’s because the time vegetables need to mature and fruit depends on the weather. A cold, wet spring means many things will take longer than the seed packet states. As well, figures stated for maturity of warm-weather vegetables grown on the Prairies or back east aren’t reliable at all for BC. That’s because summers are often hotter in those places. These estimates can be useful in giving you a rough idea of what to expect. But they’re not set in stone.
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All family doctors have had patients who — after presenting a long list of problems that we do our best to address completely — add on an alarm symptom just as they are leaving. “By the way, doctor, I’ve been getting this chest pain every time I exercise …” This is when the doctor’s heart rate goes up, perhaps along with blood pressure, but I can’t be sure of the latter because I’ve never checked my own pressure
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when I’m trying to help a patient. The above example suggests angina — chest pain or pressure (that may also be experienced in the throat or either arm) provoked by exercise or anxiety and relieved by rest. It could be a sign of ischemic heart disease — where a major artery supplying cardiac muscle is critically narrowed. Obviously, serious symptoms must be dealt with right away. The doctor will need to
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Learn about dementia The Alzheimer Society of B.C. will host a free workshop, Getting to Know Dementia, on Thursday, June 27 in Coquitlam. The workshop will run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Glen Pine Pavilion, located at 1200 Glen Pine Crt. “Participants will receive basic information on dementia and the impact it has on the individual, their care partners, and their support network,” explains Dorothy Leclair, one of the society’s support and education coordinators for Coquitlam and the North Fraser region. The workshop provides an opportunity to learn about the diagnosis, different programs and services available in the community, the importance of planning for the future and strategies for living well. People with a diagnosis of dementia, care partners and family members are all invited to attend. Pre-registration is required. For information and to register, contact Dorothy Leclair or Lori Kelly at 604-298-0780, or dleclair@alzheimerbc.org or lkelly@alzheimerbc.org. For more information, visit www.alzheimerbc.org.
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here have been myriad stories about the need for children to become more active. But despite all the talk, this year’s Active Healthy Kids Canada (AHKC) Report Card found that there has been no improvement observed in the physical activity levels of children and youth (five to 17 year olds). A mere five per cent meet the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines. One of the big issues is the family car. Kids are being driven everywhere; 62 per cent of Canadian youth use only inactive modes of transportation to get to and from school. And yet, we say we want them to be more active. Well, here is a simple solution. Have them walk or bike to school. The trick is to teach them how and to encourage all the kids in the neighbourhood to travel together. Walk to the school yourself and determine the safest route. Then walk with your kids and hopefully other children from the area. As you walk, talk about how to cross the roads, the importance of staying on the sidewalks and why this is the best route to take. Then have them lead the way and you follow. Soon they are easily able to negotiate the way themselves and they are getting exercise
MODERN PARENTING Kathy Lynn
twice daily. “By driving our kids to and from their destinations, we may be robbing them of an important source of physical activity, and contributing to lifelong unhealthy habits,” says Dr. Mark Tremblay of AHKC. “Active transportation presents an easy, costeffective and environmentally friendly way to increase physical activity levels among children and youth, and its benefits are significant. In fact, if we encouraged our kids to walk for trips less than a kilometre, they could bank an additional 10 to 15 minutes of physical activity per trip!” Another easy solution is to encourage outdoor play. I went for a walk in our local park the other day. It was a school holiday and the weather was sublime. The playground was busy. But I noticed that it was busy with toddlers and preschoolers with adult supervision. There were no school-aged children.
The park should have been a-buzz with children and youth playing pickup softball or soccer. They should have been running, jumping and rolling. Where were they? I have no idea but I worry that they are home, sitting in front of one screen or another while adults worry about their lack of exercise. Open the door, show them the way to the park, give them balls or skipping ropes and let them play. One reason we tend to drive our kids everywhere is because they have busy, active schedules and so do we. The solution is to reconsider the schedule. Does your child need to be out every evening of the week? If you discover you haven’t had a meal at a table for two weeks, you need to re-evaluate. Have your child choose fewer activities and there will be time for actual exercise. They can walk home from school because they aren’t heading to soccer, baseball, dance, pottery, drama and art classes. Our children need to move, they need to be physically active and it’s up to their parents to make it happen.
• Kathy Lynn is a professional speaker and author of Who’s In Charge Anyway? and But Nobody Told Me I’d Ever Have to Leave Home.
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CALENDAR SUNDAY, JUNE 16 The Peoples Drug Mart Walk for
ALS starts at 10 a.m. (registration starts at 9 a.m.) at Riverside Secondary, 2215 Reeve St., Port Coquitlam. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a rapidly progressive, neuromuscular disease. Help raise funds and support people living with ALS by participating in this walk. To register or for more info visit www. walkforals. ca or call 604788-5568. Oakdale Neighbourhood Association and Burquitlam Community Association host their annual Neighbour Day celebration from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Oakdale Park, located at 835 North Rd. in Coquitlam. Highlights include Bunky the Clown, face painting, games for the kids, a raffle, music, food and a “legendary plant sale.” Coquitlam Christian Centre hosts a Father’s Day car and bike show from noon to 4 p.m. at 2665 Runnel Dr. The show is open to all custom or show quality types of cars, and registration runs from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Barbecued food will be available on site. Registration is by
donation, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Open to all types of custom or show-quality cars and motorcycles. Spectators get in for free. Vendor spaces are available. Info: fathersdayshow@gmail.com or 604-377-8769. Canadian Blood Services hosts a blood donor clinic from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Place Maillardville Community Centre, 1200 Cartier Ave. in Coquitlam. Call 1-888-TO-DONATE or visit www.blood. ca to book an appointment.
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ters’ Tea Party and Hat-making Extravaganza, from 1 to 4 p.m. at 2425 St. Johns St. Celebrate the city’s centennial by making a wild and wonderful hat to wear to the June 22 centennial parade, picnic or other 100th anniversary events this summer. Bring a hat to decorate or craft an original from supplies at this fun, social event. This is an all-ages event, and costs $2 per person for arts centre society members, and $5 per person (or $15 per family) for non-members. Call the arts centre at 604-931-2008 to reserve your tickets. Port Coquitlam’s 100th Year, Summer Kick-Off Party runs from noon to 5 p.m. at Lions Park in Port Coquitlam. Activities include fundraiser BBQ, free snacks and refreshments, live entertainment from Glee Club for Young Voice and more. Buckingham Court Complex hosts its multi-unit “clean out our garage” sale, at 2590 Panorama Dr. (across from the 7-Eleven). The sale begins at 9 a.m. Inlet Theatre hosts “The Breast Event of the Tri-Cities” from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 100 Newport Dr., Port Moody. In support of Rethink Breast Cancer, a Canadian breast cancer charity, this event features three doctors sharing their specialized knowledge about breast health. Tickets are $20 and include a light lunch. Info: www.thebreastevent.eventbrite.com. Terry Fox Library hosts storyteller Lorre Gibson in celebration of National Aboriginal Day from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at the library, 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Gibson will speak to her Cree roots and display artifacts and regalia. Info: 604-927-7999. Terry Fox Library offers parents of young children a free storytime session from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at the library, 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in
PoCo. Stories, fingerplays, songs and more will be offered for all ages. Info: 604-927-7999.
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Society hosts a free alcohol and drug education session, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 2615 Clarke St. (second floor) in Port Moody. The topic is, “Trauma — how substance misuse often occurs with people who have experienced childhood abuse. How these experiences may cause relapses or continued misuse.” For more information on the program, call 604-936-3900. Terry Fox Library launches into the summer with storyteller and puppeteer Elspeth Bowers from 3:30 to 4:40 p.m. at the library, 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Stories, songs puppets and laughter for all ages, free of charge. Info: 604-927-7999. The Singles Travel Club at 6 p.m. for dinner ($15) at the Royal Canadian Legion, 1025 Ridgeway Ave. in Coquitlam. Group tours for solo travellers, meet new friends, enjoy the security of group travel and avoid the costly single supplement. Info: www.singlestravelclub.ca or call Val at 604-669-6607 ext. 304.
TUESDAY, THURSDAY, JUNE 20 JUNE 18 Port Coquitlam Heritage & Cultural SoSenior Caregiver Program hosts
a talk by registered holistic nutritionist Nina Shoroplova on how caregivers can make their shopping dollar, and their preparation and cooking time, deliver optimal benefits for their loved ones, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Wilson Centre in PoCo (2185 Wilson Ave.). Info: 778-7891496.
ciety holds a general meeting at 1 p.m. at the Gathering Place in PoCo’s Leigh Square. Guest speaker Bruce Moore will speak about PoCo High School. Info: 604-927-8403 or pocoheritage1@gmail.com. Canadian Blood Services hosts a blood donor clinic from 1 to 8 p.m. at Mundy Park Christian Fellowship, 2600 Austin Ave. in Coquitlam.
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A’S BERG LIGHTS IT UP Adding one more part to the arsenal is always well received. For the Coquitlam junior Adanacs, getting Wes Berg back in uniform is a huge ‘get.’ The 20-year-old righthander made his season debut on Wednesday, leading the charge in Coquitlam’s 14-8 lashing of the PoCo Saints. Berg, who just returned after finishing his second season at the University of Denver, cashed in five goals and four assists as the Adanacs grabbed a share of first place in the B.C. Junior A Lacrosse League. “He’s gotten better since the last time I saw him [in 2010],” noted first-year A’s coach Neil Doddridge. “He’s a general, a leader and he just brings the best out of everyone on the floor.” Just 28 seconds into the game, Berg set up Steven Neufeld for the opening goal. Berg tallied eight minutes later as Coquitlam took a 3-0 lead. Another quick start in the second saw the home team make it 8-3. Reid Reinholdt tallied once and set up seven others, while Vincent Ricci netted three goals and three assists. The Saints got three goals from Tyler Pace. The game was marred by a handful of fights in the third, resulting in 121 penalty minutes handed out in the final three minutes of play. The Saints host Delta tonight (Friday), 8 p.m. at the PoCo Rec Centre, while the Adanacs visit Nanaimo for a pair of games.
KEEL OFF BY SEVEN Coquitlam’s Jisoo Keel kept it close during her two-round battle at the 2013 CN Canadian Women’s Tour stop in Cowansville, Que. Keel, 17, fired rounds of 74 and 72 to finish in a tie for seventh at the Club de Golf Cowansville. She placed seven strokes back of champion Jennifer Kirby of Ontario. On the first day, Keel posted three bogies and a double-bogey to finish two-over par. She followed that with four birdies on her second round to shoot par. The Gleneagle Secondary student battled Team Canada teammate Brooke Henderson last month in a gripping showdown, with the Ontario teen winning the CN Future Links Pacific championships by a single stroke.
METRO-FORD TAXED Their cross-border excursion ended up costing them a tough tariff. The Coquitlam Metro-Ford men’s premier soccer team faced first-place Bellingham on the weekend, falling by a sticky 2-1 score. On Wednesday, the Americans did it again by an identical tally — and bumping MetroFord into fourth place in the Pacific Coast Premier Soccer League. “Man, do they have an amazing atmosphere [in Bellingham],” remarked playing assistant coach Russel Huggon, estimating the crowd to be nearly 1,000-large. “I haven’t seen anything like it since I played in Europe.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 31
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After 33 years of teaching and coaching in the district, Port Moody Secondary teacher Gail Sayers will start a new life in retirement. In perfect symetry, husband Mike, who teaches English and Spanish at Pinetree Secondary, will also be retiring.
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sports@thenownews.com chools and great teachers are credited with helping kids open doors that lead them beyond the familiar. For Gail Sayers, the shoe will be on the other foot following her final day later this month in her role as an instructor. The long-time Port Moody Secondary teacher is preparing to pack up her belongings and embrace retirement after 33 years in the district. “It feels good,” Sayers said of the approaching lifestyle change. “A number of people have said to me that my smile has never been bigger.” In a well-planned decision, Sayers’ husband Mike, who teaches English and Spanish at Pinetree, is also retiring. Running the physical education department, Sayers has made it a mission to embrace inclusion and accessibility. From her experiences as a member of the women’s national basketball team in the 1970s to her enjoyment
in running the Port Moody cross-country making a connection with kids. Those who squad over the past two decades, getting were receptive, and even some who were a little reticient to her “fitness first” ideas, gave people off the couch has been a huge goal. Communicating person-to-person was her back in energy and enthusiasm. “In cross country you’d have approach. kids from other sports, who “At university I had a coach knew nothing about (runwho wasn’t fiercely competining) and come in and realize tive, but her style was to build strong relationships with her I’ve tried to pull how tough the sport is, and to compete and see how hard it players, but we competed… all of them in, to is to compete. I’m similar and much more show them what “I love coaching cross counrelationship-based,” she said. “You find out through converthey can get out try because, unlike basketball, you don’t cut anyone,” she sations, through the process of it. noted. “I’ve tried to pull all of who wanted to keep playing. You’d get through to the ath–Port Moody teacher them in, to show them what letes who wanted to compete.” they can get out of it. I love Gail Sayers She coached basketball at basketball but it’s tough on a Banting Junior (now Middle coach. You have to cut players school) from 1980 to ’86, and took on the role to make a team, you have to decide who plays at Port Moody until 1992. more and who plays where. In running, it’s She then stepped over to cross country and everyone who wants to put in the effort.” has been piloting the running program ever While there are stresses and challenges in since. teaching, Sayers says that the good moments Her sports highlights all revolve around CONTINUED ON PAGE 31
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Sayers sets sail after 30 years CONT’D FROM P. 30
well outlast the bad. The changes that have altered her role haven’t reduced the joy in seeing someone thrive and take a piece of knowledge and make it a driving motivation. “Kids, for the most part, are still extremely positive. They are excited to go to school, happy to interact with their peers and the teachers, to socialize. In the old days, physical education meant we were coaches first and teachers second, but now I think the role has evolved positively to teaching fitness and health and put that first, which is a passion for me.” Five years ago, following the death of her mother, the Sayers made a bold decision to leave home for a year-long journey that took them to the Galapagos, up the Amazon and over to France. With sons Dylan and Justin in tow, the Sayers took home — and school — on the road as they adventured in small villages along the Amazon and in crowded Paris. “Instead of comparing how things are at home we just embraced every new experience,” she recalled. “We went up the Amazon and stayed in a little village, we saw an anaconda and the kids fished for piranhas, we visited the Galapagos [Islands]… It was fantastic.” The road and trails became the classroom, which was a great educator for the Sayers clan — with teachers becoming students again. When it came to choosing this profession, she notes it seemed to be her calling early on. “I wanted to be a teacher even before I started school, [I’m] not sure why,” Sayers
noted. “My dad even built a wooden stand and mounted a small blackboard, so I could play school with my brother and my friends. I was always the teacher for some reason.” Fellow teacher Alex Devlin can believe it — and he adds that her retirement will create a void at the school. “I would have to say Gail is an exceptionally gifted teacher, a person who makes connections at a personal level. She’s been a real strong role model for females here at school, and I don’t think it happens everyday that you meet a person so excited and inspiring.” Although she leaves behind the daily structure and routines and many youthful faces that come with each year, Sayers said she eagerly is looking forward to expanding her circle by re-engaging with those coworkers who have transitioned into a life after school. “I still plan on having contact with people here, who were awesome to work with,” she said. “But I’ll now have time and new people, some whom I worked with before, who have found new things to keep them busy.”
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Huggon supplied the goals in both games, including Wednesday’s tally which staked Coquitlam to a 1-0 lead midway through the first. But Bellingham replied, tying it in the second half, then notching the winner as time was winding down. Coquitlam hosts Kamloops on Saturday, 2 p.m. at Town Centre.
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COQUITLAM COLLEGE
Is looking to hire a full-time Mandarin speaking Administrative Assistant. Applicant will be a BC high school graduate with a completion of a business program certificate or a minimum of two years related work experience. Please submit covering letter & resume by Monday, June 17 to lindawoods@ coquitlamcollege.com
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. Make it yours. Call 604-708-2628 www.plea.ca caregiving@plea.bc.ca
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Trades/Technical
BUSY VANCOUVER ISLAND Body Shop has an immediate opening for Journeyman Painter and/or Journeyman Body Tech. Flat rate plus benefits. Apply to: R101 c/o Courier-Islander, Box 310, Campbell River, BC, V9W 5B5 or email: jobs@courierislander.com
is hiring
JOURNEYMEN ROOFERS and APPRENTICES
with torch on SBS & single ply experience. Must have driver’s license & own transportation. Great wages and benefits. Email: jobrob@flynn.ca Or fax to: 604-531-4026
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HIMALAYAN Show Cats 5-6 Yr M/F $250.00 home w/no dog/cat Kittens $500.00 up + alter Port Moody Day 604 939-1231
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Accounting/ Bookkeeping
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Business Opps/ Franchises
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Dogs
CKC 3 MALE black lab puppies, 8 weeks. Exc pets. 1st shots/ tattoo done. $800. 604-454-8643
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GARAGE SALES
ENGLISH UNIVERSITY accepting applications for pre-med starting Fall 2013. Eastern Pacific Job Placement 778-241-6575
FOODSAFE 1 DAY COURSES – ONLY $67!
Coquitlam
MOVING SALE
Sat June 15, 9-2pm, 1378 Lansdowne Drive,
(Westwood Plateau) Luggage, wet/dry vacuum, air conditoner, china & lots more good stuff
Coquitlam: June 15 or July 6 Burnaby: July 6 or 27 Also Van • Sry • Rcmd • M.Ridge • Lgly Health Inspector Instructors! ADVANCE Continuing Education BC’s #1 Foodsafe Choice Since 2003!
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604-272-7213
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Driving Lessons
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PocoDrivingSchool.com 778-855-8200
COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE Saturday June 15, 9am-1pm Where: The Canoe Club, 501 Klahanie Dr, Port Moody. Join us for our third annual community garage sale and charity drive. Come find a bargain, get your face painted, buy a hot dog for charity, and listen to live entertainment. We hope to see you there. Rain or Shine.
SAVE A LIFE. Wonderful rescue dogs from Foreclosed Upon Pets. Spay/neutered, regular vaccinations & rabies, microchipped. $499 adoption fee, avail at your local Petcetera stores.
YORKIE PUPS born Apr 23. Ready to go after June 18. Dewormed, first shots. Raised at home with love. Ph 604-824-9749
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Horses
MARKETPLACE 2005
Antiques
RETRO DESIGN & ANTIQUES FAIR 175 tables & booths of fun, fabulous finds for you & your eclectic abode! SUN JUN 23 10-3 Croatian Cultural Center 3250 Commercial Dr, 604-980-3159 Admission: $5
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For Sale Miscellaneous
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colors Available. Call 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper
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Musical Instruments
PIANO - MASON RICH Cabrio style, good condition, $800. Call 604-936-7874
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Wanted to Buy
SPORTS CARDS Serious buyer will pay $$ for pre 1970 sports cards in good condition. Paul 604-514-3844
BUYING ANTIQUES & Vintage COLLECTIBLES, WW1 / WW2 Items Buying Antiques and Vintage Collectibles, Sterling Flatware, Ivory, Old Toys, Pocket Watches, Moorcroft, Old Coins, Estate Fine Jewelry, Gold Jewelry, Vintage Posters, Vintage Signs, Bullion, Vintage Postcards , Mantle Clocks, etc etc Also Buying WW1 and WW2 Medals, uniform, knives, swords, daggers, etc. $$ CASH PAID $$ CALL: 778-322-6875
2011 PERCH/TB Filly, 16HH+, NH, quiet, respectful and willing. $5000. Call 604-994-1775
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Pet Services
SWIFT DOG SPORTS www.swiftdogsports.com Dog Agility ] Dog Walking ] Hikes
LUXURY PET HOTEL @ YVR New customer special $27/ night restriction apply www.jetpetresort.com
FEATURING: New & Used Equipment • Refrigeration • Walk-In Coolers • Cooler • Panels • Refrigerated Display Cases • Reach-In Coolers & Freezers • Chain Drive Pizza Oven • Deck Pizza Oven • Counter Top Chain Drive Ovens • Canopies • Tandori Oven • Sweet Display Cases • Restaurant Tables & Chairs • Booth Seating • Bar Stools • Pizza Prep Tables • Doyon Counter Top Sheeter • Pizza Pans • Refrigerated Back Bars • Refrigerated Work Cabinets • S/S Freezers • S/S Sinks • S/S Work Tables & Counters • Ranges • Pit Stoves • Deep Fryers • Hot Food Display Cases • Flat Top Grill • Char Broiler • Chandeliers • Candelabras • Massive Assortment of Small Wares • Pits & Pans • Cutlery • Plates • Bowls • Plastic & S/S Inserts • Huge Selection Bar/Wine Glasses • Glass Salad Bowls • Wicker Produce Display Baskets • Barrels • Produce Tilting Display Tables • Salad Spinner • Panini Grills • Soft Serve Machines • Single Barrel Granita/Slush Machines • Meat Slicers • Deli Display Cases • Meat Tumbler • Meat Bandsaw • Heat Lamps • Metro & Bakers Racks • Microwaves • Rice Cookers • Under Counter Dishwashers • Pass Thru Dishwashers • Glass Washers • Ice Machines • Work Cabinets • Condiment Counters • Heavy Cast Iron Ornate Table Bases • Chrome Tables Bases & Bar Table Bases • Flash Bake Ovens • U-Brew Copper Kettle Brew Line • Plastic Fermenting Barrels • Carboys • Wine Presses • Large Oak Keg Barrels • Rinse/Bottle Washing Stations/Sinks • Barrel Dollies • Bulk Dispensers • Metal Bulk Bins on Wheels • Convection Ovens • Wall Mount Sinks • Open Faced Merchandisers • Tools & Machinery • Pos System • Cash Registers & Cash Systems • Neon Signs • Cappuccino Machines • Espresso Grinders • Coffee Brew Systems • Coffee Grinders • Hot Water Towers • Butcher Block Work Tables • Pot Rack Metro Shelf • S/S Wall Shelves • Speakers/Amps • EZ Rect Shelving • 10 Door Refrigerated Back Bar/Work Cabinet w S/S Ice Well • Patio Furnishings • Coin Operated Kiddie Ride & Gum Ball Machines • Bailiff Seizure U-Brew Equipment • PLUS MUCH MORE ….
2720 No. 5 Road, Richmond, B.C.
604-244-9350
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Coquitlam
2232 Park Crescent, Coquitlam Great view of Burrard Inlet & the North Shore 4 BR, 2242 sq. ft. home, totally updated, includes designer paint & lam floors. Cozy family room off the European style kitchen overlooks private backyard. Lrg formal living room w/gas fireplace & door leading to small balcony BY OWNER overlooking side pond & garden. Downstairs lrg rec room w/gas fireplace, full bath & 2 BRs. Minutes to WC Express, Evergreen Line, buses, schools, shopping. MLS# V1009404 $659,000.
Houses - Sale
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Okanagan/ Interior
Langley/ Aldergrove MERRITT HERITAGE style 3070 sf 4br 5ba on 9.9ac lot detached shop, view $895K 250-378-8857 see uSELLaHOME.com id5592
ALDERGROVE SXS DUPLEX 80K below assessment. $3100mo rent $529,900 firm 604-807-6565 see uSELLaHOME.com id3428
6050
Out Of Town Property
Condos/ Townhouses
6008-02
For Sale by Owner
6015
Abbotsford
IMMACULATE TOP fl 963sf 2 br condo, insuite laundry, +55 building, $121,500 604-309-3947 see uSELLaHOME.com id5565
TOP FLR 762sf 1br condo, in-ste laundry, 45+ building Mt. Baker view $85,000. 778-822-7387 see uSELLaHOME.com id5553
6008-12
ONLY $226,900 in Langley’s Murrayville area, 960 sq ft , 2 bdr, 2 bth, grnd-floor condo covered deck and yard. See PropertyGuys.com in 76670 or call 604-613-2670
New Westminster
TOP FLOOR quiet side of bldg 650sf 1br+den condo nr Hosp, & Sky train $244K 778-241-4101 see uSELLaHOME.com id5580
Richmond
6052
Real Estate Investment
LANGLEY RENOD sxs duplex +1/2ac lot, rental income $2,300 /month $489,900 604-807-6565 see uSELLaHOME.com id3186
6065
Recreation Property
FLEETWOOD RENO’D 2140sf 4br 3ba, large 7100sf lot, bsmt suite $529,000. 604-727-9240 see uSELLaHOME.com id5617
6020
GREAT 1988 SQ FT, 3 Bdrm 3-level split Carluke Cres Surrey. Upgraded Kitchen w/ SS appliances – Only $540,000 Phone 604-597-7799. PropertyGuys.com ID:76799
Houses - Sale
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Lots & Acreage
BBY • GOV’T & LOUGHEED. 2 BR Garden Apt, Dishwasher, W/D Hookup, Sec prkg & entry. Extra prkg. Onsite Manager. By skytrn. Lease. $990. NS/NP. 604-585-8500 or 604-420-1982
LOT & Trailer. This little gem is located 120 miles from Van, pool - C.H, hiking, fishing, history of C a r e t a k e r, maint $775/yr, $30,000 obo. Lot 33 - 30860 Trans Canada Hwy Yale BC. Ph 1-604-792-6764
BALMORAL STREET Suites Available
Close to trans, Highgate Mall & shopping. Rent incls heat & h/w. Refs req’d. Reno’d stes. Ana 778-859-0798 or Bayside Property Office 604-432-7774
AMBER ROCHESTOR 545 Rochester Ave, Coq
Close to Lougheed Mall, S.F.U. & Transportation. Office 604- 936-3907
401 Westview St, Coq Large Units. Near Lougheed Mall. Transportation & S.F.U.
office: 604-939-2136 cell: 604-727-5178
Extra Large 2 Bedrooms. Close to Lougheed Mall and S.F.U.
office: cell:
604-939-4903 778- 229-1358
Bachelor, 1 BR & 2 BR Includes heat, hot water, underground parking, close to bus stop, school, SFU, Lougheed Mall. No Pets.
Office 604-773-6467
1030 - 5th Ave, New West Near Transportation & Douglas College. Well Managed Building.
OCEAN FRONT boat access only 2 yr old 1600sf 3br 2.5ba 30min from W Van $799K 778-998-9141 see uSELLaHOME.com id5424 RV LOT at CULTUS LAKE HOLIDAY PARK with year round camping access; finished in paving stones, low fees. All ament Grt loc. Moving must sell $107,500. 1-604-795-9785
LANGLEY NR town fully reno’d 2474sf home on 5ac ppty, bsmt suite $1,150,000 604-825-3966 see uSELLaHOME.com id5582
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MOVING?
Cell: 604-813-8789 COTTONWOOD PLAZA 555 Cottonwood Ave, Coq
Large units some with 2nd bathroom or den. On bus routes, close to S.F.U. & Lougheed Mall.
office: 604- 936-1225
GARDEN VILLA
1010 6th Ave, New West Suites Available. Beautiful atrium with fountain. By shops, college & transit. Pets negotiable. Ref required.
Okanagan/ Interior
CALL 604 715-7764
STEVESTON VERY large 1284 sf 2br 2ba top fl condo amazing mtn views, $455K 604-275-7986 see uSELLaHOME.com id5376
6008-42
S. Surrey/ White Rock
PARTIAL OCEAN view, 920sf 2br+den 2ba quiet condo, kids, pets ok. $309,000 778-294-2275 see uSELLaHOME.com id5575
CULTUS LK gardener’s dream 1160 sf 2 br 1.5 ba rancher, a/c 55+ complex $63K 604-858-9301 see uSELLaHOME.com id5400
6020-14
Langley/ Aldergrove
$739,900 YORKSTON South area Langley, 1 yr old, 3865 sq ft Cstm design 7 bdrm + 5 bthrm + Legal 2 Bdrm Suite. Call 778-298-8108. See Propertyguys.com ID: 76108
320-9th St, New West
Suites Available. All Suites Have Balconies. Undergrd Parking Available. Refs Required. Small Pet Ok.
1300 King Albert, Coq
Close to Transportation, Schools & S.F.U.
office: cell:
604-937-7343 778-863-9980
BBY, 4508 Ellerton Court. Clean, modern 2 BR bsmt, full bath, gas f/p. $900 incl utils & internet & radiant heat. shared w/d, 950 sq ft. N/s, no pets. Near Metrotown Mall & bus. Immed. 604-761-3702 BBY CENTRAL. Large, 3 BR, big livrm, dinrm, f/p, w/d, 2 bath, carport, storage. Near BCIT, SFU, BGH, Metrotown & transit, easy access to UBC. Aug 1. N/S & N/P. 604-298-6874 BBY CENTRAL. Lrg 4 BR & Den or 5 BR mn flr, 2.5 baths, big liv rm & 2 dining rm, lrg deck & fam rm, carport, lots of prkg, big storage, very clean, 6 appls, Aug 1, n/p. 604-298-6874
ROYAL CRESCENT ESTATES
BBY SFU, 2 BR bsmt ste, 1200sf, f/bath, bright & clean, share washer, prkg, Suits 2. $850 + 50% utils. NS/NP. 604-421-1196
22588 Royal Crescent Ave, Maple Ridge Large units. Close to Golden Ears Bridge. Great River view!
office: 604-463-0857 cell: 604-375-1768
SUNSET PARK 5870 Sunset Street
Close to Bus & BCIT STUDIO & 1 BDRM ★ Quiet park-like setting ★ Newly Reno’d ★ Heat/hot water incl’d 604-291-8197 www.sunsetparkapt.com
SKYLINE TOWERS 102-120 Agnes St, N.West
Hi-Rise Apartment with River View & Indoor Pool. 1 BR & 2 BR Available. Rent includes heat & hot water. Remodelled Building and Common area. Gated undergrd parking available. References required.
CALL 604 525-2122 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES
BONSOR APTS Renovated high rise, concrete building. Suites available. Very close to Metrotown, Skytrain & Bonsor swimming pool. Rent includes heat, hot water. Refs req’d.
Contact Alex 604-999-9978 Bayside Property Services Office: 604-432-7774
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Co-ops
HARRIS ROAD HOUSING CO-OP
(Pitt Meadows) 2 BR $1030/mo, $2500 share purchase. 3 BR $1134/mo, $3500 share purchase. Near bus & schools. No subsidy. Pets OK. 604-465-1938
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Houses - Rent
COQ. 3 BR, 2 ½ bath house, nr schls, bus, $1,950/mo, June 15, refs, N/s, pets neg. 778-839-4880 COQ CENTRAL 4 BR, 2 lvl, 2 full baths, fncd back yd, w/d, July 1, ns/np, Refs. $1800. 604-939-4540 PO CO 3 BR rancher, 5 appls, pets ok. $1500. Jul 1. pocoyardsale@gmail.com. 604-345-1006 POCO 3BR Upper, 1200sf, W/D, D/W, avail July 1. $1250 + 50% utls. N/S. Cat ok. 604-294-4765
Shared Accommodation
6595-20
KING ALBERT COURT
Suites/Partial Houses
BBY, N. Holdom/Union 1 BR, f/bath, W/D, hrdwd floors, NS/NP. $875 for 1 person, incl utils/cable/ internet. Av Now. 778-898-5159
JUNIPER COURT
office: 604-939-8905
6602
CALL 604 715-7764
6595
Close to Lougheed Mall, all Transportation Connections, Schools & S.F.U.
Call 604-998-0218 604-444-3000 to place your to your ad ad
VILLA MARGARETA
BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES
415 Westview St, Coq
10 ACRES OF OKANAGAN VIEW PROPERTY FOR SALE Located 6 km from Penticton Hospital on the eastern hillsides above the city. Numerous building sites with view to the north up Okanagan Lake. One of the few remaining 10 acre country residential parcels that has not been developed. On paved road with power to the lot line. For sale by owner at only $289,000. Contact donaclair11@gmail.com or 250-493-5737
PORT COQUITLAM 2 BR APT, $815, quiet complex, no pets. Call 604-464-0034
Bayside Properties Services
COQ Austin & Blue Mnt. 1 BR start $720, Bach $630. Bldg laundry. By transit. 604-518-8935
CALYPSO COURT
FULLY finished 4,000+sf in Desirable Creekside on the Park, Abbotsford, 6 brs, 3.5 bath. Granite/ ss appl, a/c. $579K. 604.852.6951
Chilliwack
NEW WEST nr RCH/Skytrain, 1 BR apt, $795. Inc heat/u/g pkng, n/p, quiet complex, 604-299-8288 email: cedarsunset@shaw.ca
561 Cottonwood Ave, Coq
Abbotsford
LANGLEY BUILD your dream home, secluded 5 ac view ppty, well inst $630,000 604-825-3966 see uSELLaHOME.com id4513
6020-06
BBY, Bright lrg newly reno’d 1 BR condo, prkg. 1/2 block to Highgate & transits. $800 incl heat/hot water. Av immed. 604-358-9575
BURQUITLAM APTS
GUILDFORD 1900SF 3br 2ba w/basement suite on huge 8640 sf lot, $489,000 604-613-1553 see uSELLaHOME.com id5608
Apt/Condos
NEW WEST. 1 BR Reno’d. New Appls, Flooring, Fixtures, Paint. Prof. mgmt. From $790. Call (604) 724-8353.
552 Dansey Ave, Coq
HATZIC LAKE Swans Point, 1 hr from Vanc incl lot & 5th wheel ski, fish, $134,500. 604-209-8650 see uSELLaHOME.com id5491
6508
N. WEST, Bach, recently reno’d, lrg balc, parking, bus stop in front, courtyard, 707-8th St, Avl Aug 1, $725/mo, N/s, N/p. 250-228-9008
ARBOUR GREENE
Real Estate
At WE BUY HOMES We CASH YOU OUT FAST! We Also Take Over Your Payments Until Your Home is Sold. No Fees! No Risk! Call us First! (604)- 626-9647 www.webuyhomesbc.com
Apt/Condos
AMBER (W)
HATZIC LAKE 1 hr drive from Vanc, 2 vacant lots 1 is lakefront $65K is for both 604-240-5400 see uSELLaHOME.com id5588
Port Coquitlam
POCO, 728SF, 1 BR patio apt. Sr. Living Amica Incl 5 appls. f/p, gard/view. $229,900. 604-805-4623
6008-28
Surrey
Langley/ Aldergrove
CHELSEA GREEN Walnut Grove Langley 1590 sq ft 2 bdrm, grndlevel twn-home, single garage, Only $334,900. Call 604-626-6027. See PropertyGuys.com ID 76027
6008-24
Port Coquitlam
CRANBROOK 2060SF 4br 3ba reno’d home w/side suite on 2 lots $239,900 778-887-4530 see uSELLaHOME.com id5304
BY OWNER, 7 BR + Den house, 4400 sqft, 6 baths, 2 balconies, 2159 Pitt River road, $830,000. Call Lisa at 604-941-5358
6020-34
SMALL PEACEFUL farm set up for horses right beside South Langley riding trail. Bright & comfortable older 2 bd home, f/p, barn, riding rings, pastures. $849,900. Call 604-323-4788 See Propertyguys.com ID: 76788
6008-18
FORT LANGLEY 2300sf 5br w/suite above 3 additional rental units $965K 604-882-6788 see uSELLaHOME.com id5533
6020-28 3 BD 2 bth Mission newly reno’d home, 5.6 acres, 1600 sq ft shop, $625,000. Ph 604-820-1928 PropertyGuys.com id#81322
6508
COQ 1121 HOWIE, 1 BR, $800 incls hot wtr/sec prkg. NS/NP. 604-936-0277 or 604-787-6470
By Owner call Andy or Michelle 604-461-1106
6008
RENTALS
2BDRM/2BTH DELUXE Suite in Burnaby Heights Bright spacious ground floor, separate living room w. view, private entrance, 3 appliances, cable, parking, laundry, close to transit, shops, schools, parks, recreation. N/S N/P $1325 Monthly incl ALL utilities. July 1. Call: (604) 433 7213 COQ. $725/MO. 1 BD, 4 appls, stove, frig, washer, dryer. Close to all amens, avail June 1st, incls utils. NO PETS. 604-454-4540 COQ near Lougheed Mall, 2 BR apt, newly reno’d, 2 prkg, main flr corner. $985. 604-540-0002 COQ; SORRENTO Dr. 1000+sf, 2 BR bsmt ste avail Now. NS/NP. $850 incls utls. 604-939-2845
2BDRM/1BTH BSMT SUITE $880 Monthly Priv entry w/d incl util Jul 1 np/ns 7787087023 1BDRM/1BTH PT MOODY Ocean view, walk out, grnd level, with patio. Incls: stove, fridge, built-in vac, private laundry, sat TV, private ent & parking, utils. N/S, suit 1 person, avail now. No Pets $925/mo. 604-469-6474 NEW WEST 2 BR grnd lev ste, approx 1000 sq ft, sh’d W/D, $950/mo incls utils. Avl June 25. N/s, cat ok, Refs. 778-397-8857 POCO 2 BR, own priv W/D, 2 prkg, new reno’d. July 1. $900. Quiet, NS/NP, refs. 604-760-6794 POCO, BRAND NEW 1 BR bsmt, sh’d W/D. $800incls utls. NS/NP. 604-724-0000 or 778-995-9157
6605
Townhouses Rent
COQ 2 BR $975 apts, quiet complex, incls hot water, laundry facils, free parking, nr amens, No pets. 778-323-4317
2BDRM/2BTH BEAUTIFUL Townhome with Basement/Rec Room for July 1 or 15 Close to schools, shopping, transit, rec. ctr, library & parks. Will consider rent-to-own. No Pets $1,750 Monthly. Call: (778) 999-4455. NEW WEST 2 BR, River view, avail July 1. $1134. For details www.queens-ave-coop.ca PT COQUITLAM, 2 BR townhouse $870, quiet family complex, no pets, call 604-464-0034.
RIVERS INLET Townhouses
(Coquitlam Centre area)
2 BR & 3 BR Townhouse
2 levels, 5 appls, decorative fireplace, carport. Sorry no pets. Great Location! We also have apartments: Bachelor, 1 BR & 2 BR call for availability.
604-942-2012
coquitlampropertyrentals.ca
Coq./Poco/ Port Moody
POCO CLEAN bright room, main flr, $425/mo. Utils/cable included, w/d. Avail now. 604-315-6611
6602
Suites/Partial Houses
7015
Escort Services
BBY, 1 BR bsmt ste, $750/mo incls utls, cable, sh’d W/D. On bus route, 1/2 block to Brentwood Mall & skytrain. Av now. 604-299-2842 BBY IMPERIAL/CAN Way newly reno 1 BR ste, $800 inc net/hyd, ns/np. Av Jul 1. 604-525-9140
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HOME SERVICES 8010
Alarm/Security
ALARM 604-463-7919 Systems Ltd.
8015
Appliance Repairs
8105
Flooring/ Refinishing
Hardwood Floor Refinishing Repairs & Staining Installation Free Estimates
Century Hardwood Floors 604-376-7224 www.centuryhardwood.com
8125
8055
Cleaning
MESSY HOUSE OR OFFICE? The most thorough cleaning or its FREE! Single Parent and Seniors Discount. Call 604-945-0004
8060
Concrete
DALL’ANTONIA CONCRETE
❏ All Jobs BIG & small ❏ Concrete Removal ❏ Seniors discount. Friendly, Family Business, 40+ years experience!
604-240-3408
STAMPED CONCRETE
* Patios, Pool Decks *Sidewalks, Driveways *Forming *Finishing *Re & Re All Your Concrete Needs 30 yrs. exp. Quality workmanship Fully Insured
Danny 604.307.7722
crossroadsstampedconcrete.com CONCRETE WORK of any kind. Third generation. Call Mike at 604-945-8717 cel 604-318-3649
8068
Excavating - Drain Tile Old garage, carport, house, pool, repair main waterline, break concrete & removal. Licensed • Insured • WCB
604-716-8528
8073
Drainage
RNC DRAINAGE
−Augering −Water & Sewer line repair & replacement −Sumps −Drain Tile −Concrete Work −Foundation, −Excavation −Retaing Walls −Site restored Call Ron 778-227-7316 or 604-568-3791
8080
Electrical
Park’s Landscaping
Gardening Services Lawn Maintenance Landscape Design Residential & Commercial William KIM • 28 years exp.
604-518-3571
• Gutter Installation, Cleaning & Repairs • Roofing & Roof Repairs • Moss Control, Removal & Prevention 25 year Warranteed Leaf & Needle Guard
WCB – Fully Insured 100% Money Back Guarantee
604-340-7189 ACCREDITED BUSINESS
atyourhomeservicesgroup.ca DIRTY WINDOWS? DIRTY GUTTERS? Black Bear Window Cleaning does windows, gutters & siding. Insured & Guaranteed. Commercial & Residential. Call: 778 892-2327
8130
Handyperson
HANDYMAN Int & Ext repairs & reno’s. Carpentry, Kitch & Bath, Plumbing. Walter 604-790-0842 HANDYMAN SPECIALIZING Reno’s, Carpentry, Tiling, Drywall. Call Mike 604-376-0912
Sm renos, paint, repairs, rubbish, press wash. Joe 604-657-0346 acehandymanservice.ca
8135
Hauling
604-RUBBISH - ’’ We do all the loading & cleanup and we remove almost anything'' 604-782-2474
8155
Landscaping
* Mowing $30 and up * Full Lawn Care Services * Spring Yard Clean-up & Pruning * Landscape and Garden Design and Construction * Cedar Fencing
A Gardener & A Gentleman Lawn, Garden, Tree svcs. Pruning, Yard Clean-up, Junk. 319-5302
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 service call. Insured. Lic # 89402. Fast same day service guar’d. We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
8087
Excavating
# 1 BACKHOES, BOBCATS, EXCAVATORS & DUMP TRUCKS Drainage, Paving, landscaping, stump / rock / cement / oil tank & demos, dirt removal, paver stones, Jackhammer, Water / sewer line / sumps. Slinger avail. 24 hrs. Call 341-4446 or 254-6865
Excavating - Drain Tile Demolitions. Fully insured • WCB 604-716-8528
8105
Flooring/ Refinishing
Artistry of Hardwood Floors
Refinish, sanding, install, dustless Prof & Quality work 604-219-6944
8160
Same Day Service, Fully Insured
FREE ESTIMATES
• Lawn Maintenance • Fertilizing • Yard Clean-ups • Aeration • Pruning/Hedges • Power Raking • Rubbish Removal • Odd jobs •Yearly Maintenance Programs •
A & W Landscape • Tree & Hedge, Clean-up, Power Wash, Seniors Disc. Al @ 604-783-3142
8185
Moving & Storage
BOOK A JOB AT
www.jimsmowing.ca
1 to 3 Men
1, 3, 5, 7 or 10 Ton $ From
45 We accept Visa, Mastercard & Interac Licenced & Insured Local & Long Distance
FREE ESTIMATES Seniors Discount
604-537-4140 www.affordablemoversbc.com
B&Y MOVING Experienced Movers ~ 2 Men $55 ~
Over 10 yrs. Exp. • Licenced & Insured • Professional Piano Movers
604-708-8850
TCP MOVING 1 to 3 men from $40
• Licensed & Insured. • Local & storage. • Ca & US long distance.
604-505-1386 604-505-9166
Top Quality Quick Work Free Estimates
Call Now: 780-6510
8240
Renovations & Home Improvement
D & M RENOVATIONS, Flooring, tiling, finishing. Fully Insured. Top quality, quick work 604-724-3832
8250
BEST PAINTING. Repair drywall. Repaint Specialist. Interior/Ext. Free estimates. 604-724-9953
• Concrete Tiles • Skylights • Rain Gutters
604-803-2808
Roofing
A EASTWEST Roofing & Siding Reroofing, Gutter, BBB Member, 10% disc, Seniors Disc, 604-783-6437 AT YOUR HOME ROOFING SERVICES
No More HST! BOOK NOW!
Samra Bros. Roofing Ltd. 40 yrs+ Cedar / Fiberglass / Torch On Free Estimates. 604-946-4333
• Roofing & Roof Repairs • Duroid, Cedar, Torch-on • Moss Control, Removal & Prevention • Gutter Installation, Cleaning & Repairs
WCB – Fully Insured 100% Money Back Guarantee
604-340-7189
MILANO PAINTING & RENOS Int/Ext. Free Est. Written Guar. Prof & Insured. 604 551-6510
Patios/Decks/ Railings
Atlas Vinyl Sundecks 'Your complete Sundeck Specialists' Vinyl Waterproofing, Deck Rebuilds, Custom Built Railings, Patio Covers, 778-285-2107
8205
Paving/Seal Coating
Roofing Experts 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. BBB member
ACCREDITED BUSINESS
8255
atyourhomeservicesgroup.ca
604-618-2949
Rubbish Removal
604-RUBBISH 782-2474
Bros. Roofing Ltd. Liability Insurance, WCB, BBB, Free Estimates
604-983-0133
15 & 30 Yard Dumptrucks
Collectibles & Classics
9145
Scrap Car Removal
HOUR 2Service From Call
1956 OLDSMOBILE Sedan, excl cond 324/ Rocket 88 78,000 org miles. A must see $12,000. 604-795-3344
Family Owned & Operated
AMI MOVING ★ 5 ton cube. Starting at $49/hour. Local & long distances. 24/7 ★ 604-617-8620
METRO BLACKTOP CO. LTD Custom work for Driveways & new lane Aprons. Repairs/resurfacing. Call Gino 604-657-9936
#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle Removal Ask about $500 Credit!!! $$ PAID for Some 604.683.2200
drains, foundations, walls, membranes 604-618-2304/ 820-2187
8220
A FIXIT PLUMBING & Heating H/W tanks, boilers, furn, renos, drains, gas fitter. 778-908-2501
1966 CADILLAC Coupe de ville a/c, pwr pkg, nr new tires, was $7500, now $6500 604-793-5520
8195
Painting/ Wallpaper
3 Rooms $250 Exterior Special on NOW
Give us a Call We’re Tough to Beat
Free Estimates
604-771-7052
ALLQUEST PAINTING Interior & Exterior ★ UNBEATABLE PRICES ★ Free Est. / Written Guarantee
Insured/WCB
778-997-9582
Interior/Exterior Specialist Many Years Experience Fully Insured Top Quality, Quick Work Free Estimate
604-724-3832
Stucco/Siding/ Exterior
8309
Tiling
PTV TILE INSTALLATIONS Ceramic Tile, Porcelain, Slate, 25 Yrs Exp. Santo 778-235-1772
8315
Tree Services
Tree & Hedge •Trimming •Prune •Planting • Lawns •Full Landscape Services. AL @ 604-783-3142
9515
Boats
9125
Domestic
1989 19’ Bayliner Capri Blue, 2.3 litre IO Fresh water cooled, new windshield/canvas/swim grid, trailer. $6,975. 604-837-7564
9522
RV’s/Trailers
THE SCRAPPER
1979 FORD M/H, 23 ft, cozy, bunk beds, fully equipped, low k, hi way usage, $4,950. 778-737-3890
SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL
CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES
PLUMBER • Reno’s •Rough-ins •Fixtures •H/W Tanks •Gas •Service. ★ 778-227-1119 LOCAL PLUMBER - Licensed, insured,GASFITTING, renos, Repairs. VISA 604-830-6617
8240 THE REAL DEAL
8300
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash paid for full sized vehicles. 604-518-3673
Low Budget Moving.com
★ 604-652-1660 ★
WILL HAUL out garages and bsmts, for little or no $ if saleable items incl’d. Jim, 604-936-8583
No Wheels No Problem
(604) 209-2026
Local & long distance Call 604-720-0931 brothersmovingservice.com
Home & Yard Clean Ups Residential/Commercial No Job Too Small Free Estimates- 7 Days/Wk Call Tony 604-834-2597 www.bulldogdisposal.ca
Removal FREEScrap/Car
ALLEN ASPHALT concrete, brick,
Plumbing
Bulldog Disposal Co
AUTOMOTIVE 9110
Rubbish Removal
On Time, Fast. Lowest Rates
• We remove any kind of junk & recycling • Resident, Commercial, Industrial • Basement, Garage, Yard Clean-up • Old Furniture, Appliances
Over 40 Years in Business SPECIALIZING IN CEDAR, FIBERGLASS LAMINATES AND TORCH ON.
ASPHALT PAVING
Driveway, Walkway & Parking Lot Garage Apron / Speed Bump / Pot Hole / Patch Commercial & Residential www.jaconbrospaving.com
8255
DC STUCCO. 21 years exp. Fast, friendly service. All types of Finishes & Repairs. 604-788-1385
★ STAFFORD & SON ★ Interior/Exterior. Top quality work. Reas. rates. BBB, 604-809-3842
8200
Roofing
STORMRIDER ROOF REPAIRS
HANDYMAN, Reno’s, Carpentry, Small job specialist. etc. Rob 604-307-6715 (Bby/New West/Coq)
STARBRUSH PAINTING • Free Baseboards • Seniors Disc. • High Quality, Low Cost • WCB
8250
ABE MOVING & Delivery and Rubbish Removal $35/HR per Person • 24/7 604-999-6020
D&M PAINTING
❏ SPRING CLEAN UP ❏ Hedge Trim ❏ Tree Pruning ❏ Lawn Cut Contracts ❏ Weed ❏ Yard Maintenance Insured. Guaranteed. John • 778-867-8785
Spring Specials $ 3 ROOMS 299 (Walls Only)
AFFORDABLE MOVING
Quality Work You Can Trust!
310-JIMS (5467)
Magic Star Painting
Call 604-518-0974
Lawn & Garden
Spring Services
Painting/ Wallpaper
25% Off with this ad
Marc • 604-315-8954
Electrical Installations; Renos and Repairs. Member of BBB. www.nrgelectric.ca 604-520-9922
8195
A Name You Can Trust
No More HST! BOOK NOW!
Demolition
DEMOLITION
Lawn & Garden
Gutters
AT YOUR HOME GUTTER SERVICES
SERVICE & PARTS. Licenced & Insured. Washers, Dryers, Stove, Fridge, Dishwashers. 604-346-8925
8160
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604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC
2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited Affordable Luxury 35,600 kms. 2.4L GDI DOHC. $19,999. Email: sjscot@shaw.ca (604) 794-3428.
9130
2H
9160
Motorcycles/ Dirt Bikes
E
Sports & Imports
2000 FORD F-250 4X4 diesel, gd cond. 1998 27’ Okanagan 5th Solar R/O, TV, super slide, new floors, double windows. $18,000 for both . 604-316-3261
Renovations & Home Improvement
TOTAL HOME A RENOVATIONS Since 1983
FROM DESIGN TO FINISH Complete Renos & Additions, incl.: Kitchen & Bath Improvements • Roofing • Sundecks • Door & Window Replacements
Bill 604-298-1222 www.chrisdalehomes.com
FERREIRA HOME IMPROVEMENTS Additions ★ Renovations Concrete Forming ★ Decks Garages ★ Bathrooms Ceramic Tile ★ Drywall Hardwood Flooring
2007 KAWASAKI Vulcan 900, new saddle bags/batt, w/shield, bike cover. $4,995. 604-209-1039
2006 VW JETTA 2.0T 73k, original owner, hid headlights, auto, $14,900. 604-307-9159
2000 KOMFORT 26’ trailer, lge fridge, big oven, a/c, queen bd, full bth. Must see $7500. 604-824-0850
2009 27 ft COMFORT TRAILER w/SLIDE-OUT Great condition and lots of space. Power Awning, Microwave, TV, Fridge, Air Condition/Heat, Tub/ Shower. Stk#UT025055
Sale priced at
$22,900 OR $104
(bi-weekly, tax included)
''Satisfaction Guaranteed''
NORM, 604-466-9733 Cell: 604-841-1855
ALLQUEST PAINTING Quality Work You Can Trust! 778 997-9582
Total interest 7112, total paid 33816 – 180 months at 5.9%
MAPLE RIDGE CHRYSLER, 11911 West Street, Maple Ridge • 604 465 8931
36
THE TRI-CITIES NOW
| FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 2013
COMMUNITY 96 HOUR FAMILY BBQ EVENT PRICING SALE FOOD!
LIVE DJ!
Thurs. 9-9, Fri. 9-9, Sat. 9-6, Sun 11-6
FUN!
ALL PRICES NEW & USED CLEARLY MARKED AT FAMILY PRICING
EX-NHLER KIRK MCLEAN SIGNING SESSION. SATURDAY 2-4PM
BRAND NEW 2013 F150s STX 4x2 SUPERCAB #136018 ORIGINAL MSRP $32,199
$
$
22,995
**
31,995
**
BRAND NEW!
2013 MUSTANG PREMIUM CONVERTIBLE
COUPE
Loaded, Stk# 1309048 Original MSRP $39,999
Stk# 1309959 Original MSRP $44,399
$
33,988
11,488
$
Stk# 1292008
14,688
$
#1302003
$
16,988*
2013 FORD VEHICLES
EDGE SEL REVERSE, SYNC, MYFORD TOUCH, #1319066 from
$
25,988 26
in stock
FLEX SEL AWD MOONROOF, #1319981
from
$
27,888 19
in stock
CONVERTIBLE
Leather, heated seats, sec. pkg., Stk# 1309119
$
ROUSH BLACK BEAUTY
34,988
SPECIAL ORDER
$
IMPORTS • IMPORTS • IMPORTS
2011 NISSAN 2012 MAZDA 2 2012 FIAT 500 VERSA HATCHBACK SPORT
Auto., well equipped, Stk# 1191968
2013 FORD FOCUS
MUSTANG SUMMER FUN 2013 MUSTANG GT 2013 MUSTANG GT 2013 MUSTANG
GET READY FOR
28,988
24,988*
OVER 30 FOCUS IN STOCK
2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU LS SDN, #2334950........ $5888 2008 FORD FOCUS SE COUPE, #2809012............... $5888 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT LS, #2639601 ............... $5895 2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE SL, #2543062................... $5988 2005 FORD FOCUS SE ZX4, #2503068.................... $6488 2008 CHEVROLET UPLANDER LS, #2839999 .......... $6888 2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING SDN, #2561939............. $6888 2006 CHEVROLET AVEO LS WGN, #2639702........... $7288 2007 PONTIAC G5 SDN, #2749718 ......................... $7788 2006 PONTIAC WAVE SDN, #2643812..................... $7988 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT SS CPE, #2531774........ $7988 2007 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF CITY CL HB, #2796517... $8988 2005 FORD ESCAPE XLT 4X4, #2514659 ................ $9888 2006 TOYOTA MATRIX WGN, #2691937................... $9888
XLT 4X4 SUPERCREW #136538 ORIGINAL MSRP $42,849
$
2013 ESCAPE SE 4WD
#1319053
BRAND NEW!
$
OVER 25 ESCAPES IN STOCK
SH FREE CAR WA SUNDAY 11-6
Auto., Stk# 1292018
$
16,988
37,988
2011 BMW 328XI
2010 ACURA TSX
33,888
$
Stk# 1199087
$
Stk# 1301883
Stk# 1099086
2008 KIA SORENTO 4WD
22,988
Stk# 2829064
$
16,888
*All prices plus dealer doc charge of $499. **Price is net of all Ford incentives plus dealer doc charge of $499. Sale ends June 16, 2013. Actual vehicles may not be exactly as shown.
WWW.KEYWESTFORD.COM APPOINTMENTS & DIRECTIONS TOLL FREE
1.866.549.8503 DEALER #7485
301 STEWARDSON WAY, NEW WESTMINSTER
• SALES • SERVICE • PARTS • FLEET & LEASE • GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES !