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Lending a hand to victims of crime ‘WE LEARN OUR CRAFT FROM CLIENTS,’ SAYS RETIRING VICTIM SERVICES WORKER Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com There’s no doubt Gail Bonner has seen her fair share of misery and heartache. As a member of the Coquitlam RCMP’s Victim Services unit, she’s had to console and offer support to people in what are likely the lowest moments of their lives. Next month, the mother and grandmother will mark 18 years on the job, but will hang up her blue jacket for We do have bad retirement, leaving behind people in the a career she litworld who do erally stumbled bad things, but into all those years ago. generally, it’s a Bonner grew beautiful place. up on the Island –Gail Bonner, RCMP of Grenada, but was trained as Victim Services a nurse and then psychiatric nurse in the U.K. before moving to B.C. in 1980. By 1995, she felt something was still missing in her life, so she decided to volunteer and help out with traffic enforcement for the New Westminster Police Department. But an officer in the department thought Bonner could be better used in victim services. She hasn’t looked back since. “There was still something else that I needed to do, and quite by accident fell into victim services and never regretted a moment of it,” she told The Tri-Cities NOW. A couple of years later, she wound up in Coquitlam, where she has plied her trade ever since. Members of the service essentially provide support for people in crisis as a result of a crime or other circumstances.
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Gail Bonner, who has spent 18 years consoling victims of crime and others dealing with grief and loss, is preparing to retire at the end of May. That can range from sudden deaths and murders to robberies and domestic violence cases. The Coquitlam detachment’s team includes four full-time employees, 10 crisis workers who work after hours when necessary, and 14 volunteers. The detachment is in the process of training 11 new volunteers. Bonner is the assistant coordinator for the program, which involves overseeing the volunteers, carrying a caseload and speaking at workshops on public safety. It’s a job that has brought the affable soonto-be 65 year old to the doorsteps of unimaginable loss and tragedy. Though she’s seen the worst of humanity,
she’s been mostly touched positively by her clients, some of whom still call her up from time-to-time and ask her how she is doing. In one case, a client lost her only teenage son to a drunk driver. The driver was charged and Bonner was by the mother’s side during the entire court process. She explained the woman was still full of anger when it came time for the driver’s parole hearing. But the mother’s rage changed after seeing the driver, who was also a teen, in prison. Eventually, the mother was able to forgive — an act that has stayed with Bonner through the years. “Seeing her change touched me a lot,” she
said. Bonner said she’s managed to leave her work and the stresses that come with the job at the office when she goes home at night. She said it’s a must for anyone doing the job, or they risk burning out. At the end of a tough day, Bonner will get into her car and turn on some music that is far away from the material involved in her cases. Though there was one case that she couldn’t shake. A young boy, just shy of his second birthday, fell into a pool and drowned. “We learn our craft from clients,” she said. “There is no book, no course that can prepare you for what you’re going to need when you speak to those people.” While the majority of the work of the unit involves dealing with victims, Bonner pointed out that her team members are there to support their colleagues in blue who can also be affected by the trauma of a case. RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung said the detachment is happy for Bonner, but sad to see her go. He said in her many years out in the field, she has helped victims to see “the light at the end of the tunnel by guiding them on to the path of hopefulness.” “No words of mine can describe what Gail has accomplished in her career,” Chung said. May 30 will mark her last day on the job. Bonner is an avid musician (picking up the steel drum about the same time she started working for victim services) and writer. She also plans to volunteer her time with, of course, the victim services unit. And after coming face-to-face on a regular basis with what the worst in humanity has to offer, Bonner could be forgiven for having a jaded view of the world. But she doesn’t at all. “We do have bad people in the world who do bad things,” she said, “but generally, it’s a beautiful place.” twitter.com/jertricitiesnow
PoCo crowns Waste Loss Challenge champs WINNING FAMILY DIVERTED 20.2 PER CENT OF HOUSEHOLD WASTE FROM LANDFILL
John KURUCZ jkurucz@thenownews.com A keen attention to organization, consumer discipline and using the tools available to them — those three factors helped the Hobenshield family win and lose at the same time. The Hobenshields were crowned Monday as the winners in this year’s version of Port Coquitlam’s Waste Loss Challenge, a 12-week exercise that pitted four households against one another in an effort to divert waste from the landfill and encourage sustainable lifestyle choices. On top of posting the highest diversion rates — 20.2 per cent — the Hobenshields also won the online voting portion of the contest, which netted them an iPad and a one-night stay at the PoCo Inn and Suites. The Saggu family finished a close
“The more we divert, the more second after diverting 19.5 per cent of their waste, and received an iPod we can keep our costs down,” Mayor Greg Moore said, noting the city Touch for their efforts. Third and fourth place were has “the cheapest garbage system in Metro Vancouver” rounded out by the due to its consistHanan family (eight ently high diversion per cent) and the rates. Hubbards (6.9 per The city’s current cent), respectively. The more we diversion rate hovers The Hanans divert, the more around the 63 per received a Kindle we can keep our cent mark. Because Reader, while the of those efforts, the Hubbards came away costs down. city’s $176 garbage with a digital photo –Port Coquitlam levy has remained frame, and each famMayor Greg Moore unchanged for the ily involved received past four years. a year’s supply of A waste-divercompostable paper sion tip from the food scraps bags. Hobenshields is to In total, more than 1,100 pounds of waste were diverted avoid using plastic bags for fruits from the landfill between the four and vegetables at the green grocer, families, who posted a cumulative since you’re going to wash the produce anyway. diversion rate of 84 per cent.
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Casino cash creates new funding issues CONT. FROM PAGE 1 Cooper, gone are the days when a couple of people from the community could get together with a hammer and some wood and build a playground. As the mother of a kindergartner, she said it was an eye-opener to find out the playground needed replacement and it would be up to parents to raise the money. The school is looking at applying for a one-time grant worth $3,500 from the province, but that would only LISA KING/NOW cover a fraction of the cost. Heritage Mountain In 2011, the province Elementary principal Greg announced $8 million for Mah gets his head shaved playground funding across to raise money for a new B.C. playground. The last round of funding The school received a grant in 2012 saw Meadowbrook Elementary in Coquitlam from the City of PoCo and has completed the first of five receive $50,000. Cooper said she doesn’t phases of the project. Though appreciative of the expect the district or the province to fund an entire support the PAC has already project, but added a program received, Ospino agreed a to match the funds raised by hand from the province and district would be good. parents would be helpful. “We’re trying to teach kids “It would be nice to see about inclusomething sion, but if from the provthey can’t get ince or the on the playschool board,” ground, then she told The Didn’t we they’re not Tr i - C i t i e s used to build included,” she NOW. playgrounds said. H owe ve r, While kids Cooper does as part of the are often see a silver schools? taught to lining, point–Port Moody Mayor share and ing out the cooperate, it PAC will have Mike Clay appears not full control all of the playover the type of playground it installs, grounds in School District 43 are created equal. because parents paid for it. Schools in Coquitlam can “All of that creative development, it’s not just apply for a grant from the about sliding down a slide city through casino gaming or swings — it’s much more revenue to help pay for such than that in terms of what projects. Just this year, the city they [children] learn and how to interact with others approved a grant for Alderson and test their own abilities,” Elementary. But the grants only extend to schools within she said. Across town in Port the city’s borders, leaving Port Coquitlam, the parents of Moody and Port Coquitlam Castle Park Elementary stu- shut out. It’s a circumstance not lost dents are also involved in a major fundraising effort to on a couple of Tri-Cities maybuild a new accessible play- ors. Coquitlam Mayor Richard ground where children with disabilities can easily be Stewart said the scenario is one of the challenges creatincluded in play. The PAC is hoping to raise ed by gaming policies under $133,000 for the playground which communities that host at the school, which has 336 a casino are given a cut of the students, but still has a ways profits. However, he suggested the to go to reach that goal. PAC chair Tanya Ospino grants handed out for amensaid the playground commit- ities in Coquitlam schools tee has applied for some 100 have helped free up money grants this past school year at the district level for other alone. But only one proved schools outside the city. Leaving the purchase of fruitful.
expensive playground equipment in the hands of parents can create another problem, according to the PAC chairs. Cooper said Heritage Mountain is lucky because of the income levels of parents in the surrounding neighbourhood, but argued that to raise the kinds of dollars needed would be more difficult in less affluent areas of the Tri-Cities. That’s a sentiment shared by Ospino, who suggested not all schools have the same economic standing. “It’s not fair that one school might get it because people can contribute and another [school] can’t because [parents] aren’t able to,” she said. Port Moody Mayor Mike Clay said even with a matching program, the wealthier schools will still end up with the best equipment. He noted a lot of schools are now resorting to contests to help raise some of the much-needed cash. “Didn’t we used to build playgrounds as part of the schools? Why do we have to fundraise for playgrounds?” he asked. School District 43 board chair Melissa Hyndes said the issue of replacing playgrounds runs right across the province. She said it should be the role of the provincial government to provide safe playgrounds and green space, adding that when a new school is built, there isn’t much money left so most playgrounds are small and inadequate for the student population. “School districts do not have the money to replace old playgrounds. Unfortunately it’s on the backs of parent and school communities,” Hyndes said. Back at Heritage Mountain, a couple of hundred chanting kids got what they came to see. Mah, known for his love of Star Trek, has bravely gone where no principal at the school has gone before and shaved his head. He pledged to chop his hair off once the PAC topped the $50,000-mark in funds raised. On Monday, the school hit $72,000 for the new playground. Meanwhile, fundraising efforts continue at the school with a bottle drive on May 25, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. For more information on Castle Park’s efforts, go to the school’s PAC website at sites. google.com/site/castleparkpac/Home.
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nother April 20, another 4/20 rally in which recreational pot enthusiasts gather en masse, light up their doobies in defiance of the man, and let the world know they think marijuana should be legal, or at least decriminalized. It may seem like a juvenile act of insubordination, but the 4/20 rallies have evolved from futile gatherings and spawned a larger and far more credible pro-marijuana legalization campaign. The movement to reform the country’s ridiculous pot laws now wears a suit or lab coat, not a Bob Marley T-shirt. It has become tedious making the intellectual argument year after year that on a legal, public health and safety level our existing laws make no sense. But Stop the Violence B.C., the group of like-minded doctors, academics and law enforcement professionals pushing to legalize the drug, continue to add high-profile names to the list of converts willing to go public with their arguments. According to recent polls released by STVBC, the vast majority of British Columbians are onside with a legalization and taxation model for marijuana policy. The rest of Canada is not far behind either. We’ve seen a trend of politicians “coming out” as prolegalization only after they’re out of office, or supporting it in name only when they are trying to get elected. It’s the ones in power now who need to look at the overwhelming evidence that it’s time for reform. So go ahead and have the rallies, they look like fun. But if the war is to be won any time soon, it’s going to have to happen in the halls of power — and they don’t let you smoke in there. — Guest editorial from the North Shore News
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SHOULD LIMIT INCREASES TO BANK SERVICE FEES The Royal Bank, like others, has been using offshore countries for services and eliminating jobs for Canadians. We know this is for profits and, although they have a large employment base in Canada, we may see the recent revelation as an ongoing issue to come. During the past few years with the world facing huge financial strains, it is our understanding the federal government purchased huge amounts of CMHC-insured mortgages to assist the banks here during these trying years. While the mortgages may not have been in arrears, they were purchased from our tax dollars. Now the Royal Bank has sent out notice to clients informing them of huge service fee increases. Is this the thanks to clients when the Royal has been earning billions of dollars as profits? This should be time for the federal government to step up and institute restrictions on fee increases, especially during these tough times for Canadians. More restrictions to banks may not be the cure, but Royal does need to look into the mirror and be more understanding of the measures they are taking. Loyalty goes only so far. Elwin Mowry Coquitlam
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NDP, Liberals both stumble
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t didn’t take long in the election campaign for both of our major political parties to prove they are both capable of making foolish mistakes and policies, and that neither has a monopoly on good sense. The NDP, for example, trumpeted it would freeze fares on BC Ferries routes for two years while it conducts an audit of the company. That no doubt is good news for ferry users, but it is hardly the basis of a sound public policy. There have been independent reviews of the BC Ferries system in the recent past, and they’ve all made things pretty clear: the systemic problems with BC Ferries are steadily rising fuel costs, entrenched labour costs and moneylosing routes. Another audit may conceivably come up with evidence that supports actually raising some fares, while cutting others. The point is, if they are going to further study the problem, why would the NDP arrive at a solution before knowing the study’s outcome? Freezing ferry fares simply puts off the day of reckoning for some tough decisions to be made by government. The NDP government of the 1990s loved “freezes” of all sorts, such as on BC Hydro and ICBC rates. But freezes of such public services are simply political stunts and are not sustainable over time. They are implemented purely to curry favour with the public, and the timing of this one is crassly political. The NDP also found itself trying to square a poorly worded fundraising letter to businesses with its promise to ban corporate and union donations to political parties. The letter (which the B.C. Liberals gleefully referred to as a “shakedown”) was written in January, but presumably
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at that time the party must have had at least a notion it may be banning business donations, so why it was even written in the first place is bizarre. And bizarre is the term to attach to Christy Clark and the B.C. Liberals’ sudden manic insistence that somehow the entire provincial debt will be paid off before too long. Her fantasy daydreaming of “trillions” of dollars flowing B.C.’s way because of liquefied natural gas exports seems silly at best, and in any event has absolutely no impact one way or another on voters in the here and now. In fact, Clark may be the first incumbent leader ever to wage an election campaign based on something that may or may not happen until after the NEXT election or even the one after that. But back to this debt thing. Not only is her musing about eliminating the debt coming extremely late in the game (since she became premier, the debt has ballooned from $45 billion to a forecasted $70 billion two years from now) but her government’s own fiscal plan forecasts the debt to keep rising. By clinging to this unbelievable scheme, she risks further straining her credibility with the voters. It will be interesting to see if this is all she talks about (as well as bashing the NDP at every turn) between now and
voting day. It certainly appears this may be the case. The B.C. Liberals seem to have no more policies to unveil, and Clark may simply continue to tour various industrial sites (to leave the impression she’s all about the economy and jobs and nothing else). In any event, after week one, I fail to see much evidence that the public is fully engaged in what the politicians are doing, so any gaffes or wrongheaded schemes are more easily overcome. But it’s what happens nearer to the end of the campaign that may matter most. If those foolish mistakes occur in that time period, the consequences may prove to be more serious. In fact, I suspect the campaign won’t really get going until the televised leaders’ debate (set for Monday, April 29). While the so-called “knockout punch” rarely happens in such events, it may cause the public to become more focused on what the politicians are saying.
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ne of the most interesting developments in the campaign’s early days is how many B.C. Liberal candidates are frantically trying to remove any mention of the party or of Clark from their campaign literature and communications tools. The central B.C. Liberal HQ seems to think Clark is the party’s best asset. A growing number of her candidates, however, appear to feel exactly the opposite. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.
LETTERS GENERATION SQUEEZE NEEDS A HAND
On Saturday mornings, I occasionally attend the Frontiers of Modern Physics lecture series put on by TRIUMF, UBC and SFU. It’s amazing what you can learn from a physics lecture. It’s also interesting to see where your mind goes during those rare moments when you’re not completely captivated by the thrill of scientific discovery. My mind goes to people, starting with those in the room. Why are we here, I wonder? One Saturday, I counted 39 young people in the room, probably senior high school students. Why weren’t they sleeping in or working at part-time jobs or just hanging out together like we used to do when I was in high school? Did they all give up their Saturday morning for the love of physics? Or were they here to study and take in as much as they could? No doubt we’ve encouraged them to believe that postsecondary education is essential to their future survival — even as we’ve made it harder than ever to attend with entrance requirements and tuition fees raised to the stratosphere.
Then I wondered if they knew how much a degree will cost either them or their parents or both. Or how hard it is generally for young graduates to find good jobs today. Thankfully, before my thinking went too far down this increasingly negative path, I thought of the upside. In my high school physics class, only three of 21 students were female, whereas women made up nearly half of the young audience today. Everyone seemed genuinely interested in the lecture, which could serve them well as, according to futurists, students who obtain science-related degrees will be more likely to find good jobs — including young women, thanks to improvements in some areas of women’s equality over time. My mind returned to the lecture, content with the vision of these brilliant young scientists working to address climate change, food security and other serious issues in our world. The next time my mind wandered, it was to think about the lives of these young future scientists perhaps five, 10 or even 15 years later — a time in their lives when many of them may be thinking about having children. Alas, the story takes another
difficult twist here, as they now face the perfect storm of parenthood in Canada. Since two earners barely bring home today what one breadwinner did in the 1970s, we’ve gone from 40-hour work weeks to closer to 80 hours. The result? Generations raising young children are squeezed for time at home. They are squeezed for income because the extra hours of work don’t make up for the fact that housing prices are nearly double — even when many young people live in condos or trade yards for time-consuming commutes. They are squeezed for services like child care that are essential for working parents, but remain in short supply and cost more than university. These issues are daunting. But there are solutions — and they’re not rocket science. They just require us to once again come together as a nation to respond to changes in our world that are beyond the individual control of generations X and Y, also referred to as Generation Squeeze. A generation ago we created pensions and public health care, working collectively and effectively to address a pressing problem of the day: poverty among seniors. The result? As a group, seniors
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now have one of the lowest poverty rates in Canada. To this day, Canadians rightly cherish these and other social programs that prioritize older generations. So why is it that since then we’ve been unwilling to narrow the generational spending gap by introducing new social programs to address the issues that are critical for younger generations today? Our poor international record reflects in part that our governments spend just $12,000 per young person each year, compared to around $45,000 per retiree. That’s why I’m working to make Generation Squeeze a priority in Canada, and reaching out to my fellow Boomers for help. I believe that most of us want to protect important social programs like health care and pensions, without sacrificing our children’s present and our grandchildren’s future. Will you join me? Find out more at www.gensqueeze.ca and contact me at info@gensqueeze. ca anytime, except Saturday morning. Lynell Anderson, Senior community researcher for Generation Squeeze, Coquitlam
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Dear Friend I’m about to make you a deal that’s hard to refuse if you’ve got an “older” (and probably less than optimally efficient) furnace. I’ll replace your old furnace AND heat pump as a “package deal” for at least $3136.00 less than you would pay any other time of the year. Sound too good to be true? It’s not and here’s why. I’m making you what sounds like an unbelievable offer because it actually makes good sense for my business. And you come out a winner, as well! You see, I know from experience that in my slowest months I actually end up losing money ... then I have to spend the rest of the year trying to make up for it. Right now, I have no reason to believe 2013 will be any different. That’s why I’ve decided to give up trying to make a profit during these months and minimize my losses ... so I can come out ahead the rest of the year. So here’s how I can make the incredible offer at the top of this letter. Every year the biggie furnace manufacturers guesstimate how many furnaces to produce. Since there’s no way of knowing what the weather will be like and other factors that affect sales, these guys always have leftover inventory they have to hold onto until the next heating season. I saw a great business opportunity in this and went to one of these biggie companies (they won’t allow me to use their name in this letter) and contracted for the purchase of these furnaces that were going to just be sitting around. Plus, I bought 23 heat pumps all in the 3 most popular sizes used in Lower Mainland homes. Because of the number I bought and the time of year I purchased them, I got an unbelievable deal ... rock-bottom prices. Don’t get me wrong - these are brandnew, top quality, 2013 models. Not “seconds.” Not “blems.” Not builder-grade. These are premium furnaces and heat pumps fresh from a name-brand factory with a full factory warranty. How to Get Your Name Brand Furnace for Virtually Nothing By putting together this furnace-plusheat pump package (I call it the “Hottest AND Coolest Deal of the Century”), going through some heavy negotiations with the
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manufacturer, and then committing to buying 23 systems outright, I got BOTH the furnace AND the heat pump at a price that would have made Sam Walton proud. This means when you buy one of these 23 new, premiumquality heat pumps I will “give” you the furnace and ask you to pay only the $1181 in labor it costs to install your furnace. Pick up your phone right now Simply call me at 946-1000 at anytime so I can come out and measure your home (to see if I’ve got the proper size unit). Remember ... I’ve got only 23 matched systems in 3 sizes so you’ll want to let me know VERY SOON that you’re interested. When these 23 systems are gone, they’re gone, and this offer is null and void. Call me right now so we can get the ball rolling! As part of the deal, I’ll show you how much the heat pump costs ... how much the furnace WOULD have cost ... and your savings when you buy your new heat pump and furnace as part of this special offer. The price I show you will include all installation materials and labor. There’s no fine print, nothing left out. Earlier I said that making you this amazing offer is also good business for me The way I look at it, by letting YOU win big now, I’ll win at the end of the year. And I won’t have to “make up” for the lost sales during my slowest months. I figure if I make you an absolutely irresistible offer .. if your furnace is pushing 8 years or more ... and if I barely mark up the price I paid, I’ll accomplish 2 major objectives that will allow me to reduce my losses the rest of the year. I’ll be able to ... • Pay my overhead (rent, utilities, insurance and taxes) during the slow period • Keep my service & installation technicians busy enough to pay them to work instead of sit at home. As you can see, when you take me up on my “Hottest AND Coolest Deal of the Century,” EVERYONE IS A WINNER! And by the way, there’s no obligation when you have me come out to measure your house and explain the installation If you decide you don’t want to take advantage of this incredible deal (although I can’t imagine why you wouldn’t want to save this kind of money), it’s no problem. You’re not obligated in any way. In fact, just for taking time to read this letter and having me out to survey your house ... I’ll give you a
Very Special Free Gift Coupon ($50 value). Why? Even if we don’t do business together now, I want you to remember us in the future. If you’re thinking a new furnace (& heat pump) isn’t in your budget - don’t worry! You don’t have to pay me right now Because I’ve tried to think of every reason possible why you WOULDN’T take me up on this spectacular offer, I’ve even made arrangements for a super bank rate financing plan. And I’m not “marking up” the interest rate like so many other companies do. While I can’t promise you this, it’s possible that with this financing plan your monthly investments in a new system could be more than paid for by the savings you see on your monthly utility bills. My Disappointment-Proof Guarantee Talking about lower utility bills, I’m so sure you’ll see at least a 25% cut in your heating and cooling bills (in reality, it may be more like 35%+), if you don’t I’ll pay you twice the difference for 2 years. Not only are you getting a new, firstquality furnace virtually free, plus a firstquality heat pump at a great price, I guarantee you’ll lower your heating and cooling bills by at least 25% or I’ll pay you double your savings for 2 years. (This alone should convince you that these systems are some of the very best quality and most efficient available). But you’ve got to act fast ... call me at 9461000 right now! This offer ends April 30th no matter what Don’t wait to call me. Here’s why. I have only 8 of each of the 3 sizes. When all of the air conditioners are sold and all the furnaces “given away” in a certain size, the “Hottest AND Coolest Deal of the Century” is over. And if I still have any of the 23 systems left on April 30th, this offer still ends. The reason is that my business only slows down for a short time. Since these furnaces cost me so little, if I’ve got any left, I’ll sell them next winter at last year’s prices and still come out ahead. So call me right now at 946-1000 Thanking you in advance, Scott Campbell Owner P.S. Remember, there’s no obligation and even if you change your mind once I measure your house and give you the estimate - you still get that Free Gift Coupon worth $50.
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hings to consider before inviting an aging relative to move in. As many seniors age, their ability to live independently is compromised. An older adult may suffer from a medical condition that makes it difficult or impossible for him or her to drive an automobile or manage day-to-day life independently. In such instances, many younger relatives opt to invite an aging parent or grandparent into their homes, a decision that men and women should not take lightly. Asking an aging relative to move into your home is often a selfless decision rooted in the affection you feel for that person. But there are certain things to
consider about your home as well as your finances before inviting an aging relative to move in. Space in the Home When your household is taking on a new member, you will obviously need to find some space for that person. But if you’re currently at full capacity, then you will need to determine if the space you have is truly capable of handling an additional member of the household. Seniors often value their privacy, so sharing a room is not an ideal option nor one that your relative is likely to embrace. If you determine you’ll need to remodel or add a new suite to your home, it’s important to know that such projects can be very expensive, with a room
addition very likely costing close to or more than six figures. But men and women with lots of available space in their home may find their home is not ideal for seniors, either. For example, seniors whose physical condition is less than ideal might not be able to get up or down stairs easily and might find walking from room to room in a large house to be too physically taxing. Before inviting an aging relative into your home, be sure the space available in your home is suitable to that person and their particular condition. Proximity to Medical Facilities Many seniors need to visit
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medical facilities more frequently than younger men and women. This makes the proximity of your home to doctors’ offices a significant factor to consider before inviting an aging relative to move into your home. If your home is far off the beaten path or in an area where access to medical care is sparse, then your loved one’s health may be compromised if he or she moves into your home. Discuss your loved one’s medical condition and history with them before extending an invitation. If he or she has considerable medical needs and your access to
reliable medical facilities is limited, then you might need to move before you can comfortably house an aging relative or explore other housing options for this person. Personal Finances The cost of caring for an aging relative is considerable. According to the MetLife Mature Market Institute, the average cost of in-home care for a parent who requires a home health aide was slightly less than $22,000 per year in 2011. That’s a considerable amount of money, especially for men and women whose own
retirement is imminent. Because those costs are so substantial, many men and women care for their aging relatives on their own, which can still prove quite costly over the long haul. Taking on that role might impact income you sorely need, especially if you’re forced to scale back your workload so you can better care for an aging relative. Inviting an aging relative to move into your home is a decision that requires careful consideration of a host of factors. — MetroCreative
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Moffats take “family” restaurant to new level to the tireless efforts of Kara-Leigh and her co-owning husband David, who have created their own success story running abc’s Boundary and Lougheed location for 17 years. “Kara-Leigh started as a busgirl 15 years ago and now she’s an owneroperator; it’s quite a story,” said proud husband David, who keeps Boundary Road ticking while his wife puts her energy into Coquitlam.
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rom busgirl to owner/operator, there’s nothing that Kara-Leigh Moffat won’t do to ensure customers and staff enjoy their time at abc Country’s new Coquitlam location. Opened just over two months ago, business at the new Barnet Highway restaurant at Creekside Village has been growing every week.
“She was also a ringer for corporate abc, being sent to new locations to help get them off the ground. “You will often see Kara-Leigh in a chef’s jacket doing quality control. She’s not shy to get out the front as well. She’s everywhere, really.” David said the couple had their eyes on the Barnet Highway location for about three years, but “sat tight and waited for the right moment.” The new restaurant enjoys a warm and
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benefit of that caring philosophy. “When we did our dry-run at Barnet, the invited customers didn`t pay. But the staff decided to donate all of their tips to two local charities; SHARE Family and Community Services and Crossroads Hospice Society,” said David. “We also hosted a volunteer appreciation dinner for SHARE, where the meals were all provided at cost.” As well as the main restaurant, the Moffat’s Barnet Highway location boasts a private room for banquets seating up to 45 people. Your abc in Coquitlam is open Sunday to Wednesday 7am-9pm, Thursday to Saturday 6am -10pm.
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grower and prairie hardy. After someone’s tasted it, they usually clue in to why it’s not exactly popular. “Hardy arp” is the rosemary that may survive the winter in a sheltered spot. But if it’s planted in a container, it’s still safer to bring it inside. All these herbs get leggy and usually grow best when kept picked. In late summer, their flavours are at their peak and this is a good time to dry pickings for winter. Oregano, parsley and chives thrive in containers and can be combined in one pot if it’s a large one. All
these do well in sunnier spots but can also handle part shade. In north-facing doorways, parsley and mint do fairly well. But combining these in one pot doesn’t work well because mint is super-invasive. Mint tends to send runners out through drainage holes and if soil is not available, it tries to root in paver cracks or the drainage holes of neighbouring pots. Mint can handle north walls and is hardy in southern B.C., but has a strong need to roam into fresh soil while dying out in the original place. If the old roots aren’t removed, they make a dense, woody network that’s very hard to dig up. But mint in a pot can stay well-behaved if you provide fresh soil every spring by cutting out and discarding one or two pie-shaped wedges out of last year’s growth and filling the gap(s) with fresh compost.
Don’t put any mint roots in your compost box. They’ll spread. Green waste operations handle mint roots far better than home composts can. It doesn’t take long for a mint planting to morph into a lush bush of fresh green leaves. All you need to do is keep pinching it back. Every stem tip you remove stimulates the two dormant buds just below on the stem. These buds go on to make two stem tips. Pinch those and you end up with four. Pinch those … Parsley is a biennial that produces leaves one year, followed by more leaves and flowers the next. While it’s in flower, parsley draws hordes of bees, including the tiny wild bees that are such valuable pollinators in gardens. When they’re finished with the parsley, they check out the rest of the garden to see what else they can pollinate. Early in fall, parsley dies,
but leaves quantities of seed that germinate the next spring. If you plant parsley for two years and always let it go to seed, you’ll never have to buy
parsley again.
Anne Marrison is happy to answer garden questions. Send them to amarrison@shaw.ca.
Huge plant sale this Sunday Metro Vancouver’s biggest plant sale, at VanDusen Botanical Gardens in Vancouver, will take place this Sunday (April 28) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The sale attracts more than 10,000
people each year, and features more than 40,000 individual plants. Attendees are asked to bring something to carry purchases in (a wheelbarrow or wagon), and be prepared to
walk a ways, since parking is at a premium. The ground can also be muddy, so proper footwear is required. VanDusen Botanical Gardens are located at 5251 Oak St. (at West 37th Avenue).
THANK YOU
Volunteers
a valued part of the health care team During National Volunteer Week, April 21 – 27, 2013, we commend and salute our partners in health for their passion, action and impact
The First Annual Heart of Hawthorne Foundation Valentine’s Gala took place on February 14, 2013 at the PoCo Inn & Suites. It was a great success and Heart of Hawthorne would like to say Thank You to
Be sure to mark next year’s Gala in your calendar and plan to attend on Friday, February 14, 2014
You provide comfort to our patients, clients and residents. You support our employees and physicians. You contribute in diverse roles within our hospitals and programs. You support community partnerships, such as our hospital foundations and auxiliaries. You put your heart into everything you do. On behalf of the Board, employees and physicians at Fraser Health, thank you!
thank you!
Dr. Nigel Murray President and CEO, Fraser Health
David Mitchell Board Chair, Fraser Health
Fraser Health is a network of 12 hospitals and programs supporting residential care, home health, end of life care, mental health, public health and chronic disease management. Our 26,000 employees, 2,500 physicians and 6,500 volunteers serve one in three British Columbians. Fraser Health volunteers provide countless hours of service each year.
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Clean birdfeeders help keep birds healthy Provincial biologists are asking bird lovers to help protect bird populations and prevent the spread of infectious diseases through the regular cleaning of birdfeeders and
birdbaths. During spring, many small migratory songbirds are returning home from winter retreats to the south. Species such as pine siskins, red-
polls and grosbeaks are commonly found in large flocks at this time of year. This can result in high density congregations of birds around birdfeeders and water sources such
as birdbaths. While this is a wonderful opportunity for birders, the increased density of the birds as well as the stress of weather and nutrition challenges can lead to the
spread of serious and sometimes fatal diseases among the birds, such as avian conjunctivitis, avian pox virus and salmonella bacterium. CONTINUED ON PAGE 23
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Volunteer Recognition Community Integration Services Society (CISS), located in Port Coquitlam, is a non-profit Society established in July 1990. The Society is committed to enabling individuals with disabilities to become active members of their own communities. CISS would like to thank and recognize the following Board Members: Peter Elson, Peter Dawe, Sue Davis, Sarah Davis, Vinay Nand, Michael Jiang and Marta Filipski who have contributed their knowledge, expertise and not to mention, many hours to the Society during the year 2012. Our heartfelt thanks to you all!
Volunteering can play a vital role in healthy aging. Remaining active and staying connected to the community can have a tremendous positive impact on a person’s social, physical and emotional wellbeing. Studies have found that older adults who volunteer have reduced stress-related illnesses and higher self-esteem and are less likely to feel isolated. Volunteering can also have a positive impact on lifestyle transitions in older adults as they retire, downsize their housing or deal with health issues. According to Statistics Canada, Canada’s senior adults volunteer an average of 223 hours each year, more than any other age group. They are an extremely important demographic to Canada’s
Thank You From the staff and members of the Coquitlam RCMP to the thousands of volunteers whose passion & dedication to community safety cast a beautiful shadow on Anmore, Belcarra, Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam. Follow Coquitlam RCMP on Twitter
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voluntary sector. Volunteer Canada has developed a number of tools and resources that explore the opportunities and barriers to effectively engaging boomers and older adults. Information from Volunteer Canada’s website
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Replace water in birdbaths every few days CONT. FROM PAGE 22 Some of these diseases not only threaten local bird populations, but can spread to pets and people hand-
ling affected birds and contaminated materials. The most important thing people can do is to clean their birdfeeders and birdbaths regularly. This
should include replacing birdbath water every few days and scrubbing and cleaning feeders and birdbaths as well as the area around them at least every couple of weeks.
Other things bird lovers can do to help include: spreading out multiple feeders to discourage crowding; using smaller feeders that allow only one or two birds at a time and
that are made of plastic or metal, rather than wood; and keeping the area under the feeders clean (locating them above cement will make this task easier).
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Fast facts on volunteering The power of volunteers
13.3 million Canadians contribute 2.1 billion hours, the equivalent of 1.1 million full-time jobs (Canada Survey on Giving, Volunteering and Participating, 2010). 47 per cent of Canadians volunteer (Canada Survey on Giving, Volunteering and Participating, 2010). Volunteers typically contribute 156 hours per year (Canada Survey on Giving, Volunteering and Participating, 2010). Young Canadians, aged 15-24, volunteer more than any other age group at a rate of 58 per cent versus the overall rate of 47 per cent (Canada Survey on Giving, Volunteering and Participating, 2010).
Today’s volunteer
Canadian volunteers are more goal-oriented, autonomous, tech-savvy and mobile (Bridging the Gap). Volunteering changes throughout the lifecycle, along with evolving priorities, circumstances and interests (Bridging the Gap). Volunteers are looking for volunteer tasks that
involve something different from their work life (Bridging the Gap). Most volunteers are looking for short-term volunteer opportunities (Bridging the Gap). Volunteering is personal and stems from individual preferences and motivations (Bridging the Gap). More new Canadians are seeking volunteer opportunities (Bridging the Gap).
Corporate citizenship
Companies with engaged employees see 26 per cent higher revenue per employee (Drive Business Results Through Continuous Engagement, WorkUSA, 2008-2009). 86 per cent of global consumers believe that business needs to place at least equal weight on society’s interests as on business interests (Citizens Engage!, Edelman goodpurpose ® Study 2010). Young professionals aged 18-24 who frequently participate in their company’s employee volunteer activities are twice as likely to rate their corporate culture as very positive (Deloitte Volunteer IMPACT Survey, 2007).
Information from Volunteer Canada’s website
Volunteer Apprecia!on Week is April 21-27th
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Last year 1,587 volunteers gave 49,847 hours to support the community through: - Food Bank and Christmas programs - Fundraising and IMAGINE - Board of Directors - SHARE’d Treasures Thrift Store - Community Development
THANK YOU for your commitment to your families, colleagues and neighbours in the Tri-Cities. Together we can build a strong community. KidStart is a program of PLEA Community Services Society of BC
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They’re the eyes and ears of the Port Moody police when officers aren’t around. For years, the unsung members of the department’s volunteer patrol program have been visiting neighbourhoods in an effort to combat crime. The program consists of volunteers conducting patrols in and around the community, primarily in areas that are seeing increases in crimes such as break and enters and thefts from vehicles. But beyond that, the volunteers — who range from college students to retired seniors — have helped out on myriad tasks, from keeping the calm during Golden Spike Days and Halloween, to keep-
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Dick Crompton of Kia West shakes hands with Port Moody police Const. Luke Van Winkel after donating a brand-new Kia for use by volunteers in the department’s community policing division. ing the beach in the summer fight against crime in the form of a Kia. a safe place for Port Moody families. police spokesThe departman Const. ment used to Luke Van rely on donatYou can never Winkel noted ed cars to carry volunteerswill out aspects of have too many use the vehicle the program people helping. to branch that relied on out further vehicles, until –Const. Luke Van from the the donations Winkel community stopped a few police office years back. in Newport That was Village to conuntil recently, duct distractwhen the program got a new tool in the ed driving watches and assist
with problem traffic areas around town. The group of around 30 volunteers — 10 of whom are qualified to drive the new vehicle — have put in nearly 500 hours of service so far this year. The same group put in 1,700 hours of service in 2012. “We find they are a huge resource. You can never have too many people helping,” Van Winkel said, noting volunteers are out in the community seven days a week. twitter.com/jertricitiesnow
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Tri-City Stamp Club hosts a small stamp auction in the McGee Room of the Poirier Community Centre, 630 Poirier St. Coquitlam. Viewing starts at 7 p.m., while the auction kicks off at 8. Info: 604-941-9306. Coquitlam Public Library, Poirier branch, hosts a Philosophers’ Café discussion at 7 p.m. on the topic “Should all scientific research be funded equally?” Event will be moderated by Nick Harden. Free admission, no registration required. Info: 778-782-5215. Coquitlam Public Library, City Centre branch in Room 3, hosts a Philosophers’ Café discussion on “The role of universities.” This is a free event starting at 7 p.m. that does not require registration. The moderator is former Anmore mayor Hal Weinberg. Info: 778-7825215. Art Focus Artists’ Association presents a free demo at The Outlet, 2100 - 2253 Leigh Square, in Port Coquitlam at 7 p.m. Associate member of the Federation of Canadian Artists, Wendy Mould, will demonstrate the use of watercolour and ink for artists and interested members of the community free of charge. Everyone is welcome. You can see the artist’s work at http://artbywendysblog.blogspot.ca.
THURSDAY, APRIL 25
Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society hosts speaker Karon Fuson, who will discuss “The Journey of the Wild Duck Inn Mural,” at a heritage evening, starting at 7 p.m. at Heritage at Leigh Square. To register, contact 604-927-8403 or pocoheritage1@gmail.com.
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Place Maillardville Community Centre hosts a free drop-in program for parents, grandparents and/or guardians, as well as expectant parents, called Baby’s First Two Years, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the centre’s Heritage Room. The April 26 guest speaker is lawyer Christine Baron, who will discuss estates and wills. The centre is located at 1200 Cartier Ave. in Coquitlam.
SATURDAY, APRIL 27 Hyde Creek Watershed Society hosts
its annual open house and salmon release from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hyde Creek Education Centre and Hatchery at 3636 Coast Meridian Rd. (near Lincoln Avenue) in Port Coquitlam. Highlights include the release of salmon fry into Hyde Creek, displays, tours, craft-making and a fundraising hotdog barbecue. Parking is available at the Hyde Creek Recreation Centre, 1379 Laurier Ave. From there, it’s a short walk west along a trail to the education centre and hatchery. RCCG Trinity Chapel Port Coquitlam hosts free community income tax preparation for single parents, individuals on income assistance, pensioners, new immigrants, students and low-income families. If you have received one of the following slips — T4, T5007, T4AOAS, T4AP or T4E — with gross income of $30,000 or less for individuals or $40,000 for couples, you may qualify. The clinic takes place from noon to 6 p.m. at 1932 Cameron Ave. in PoCo. For more information, e-mail trinitychapelcares@gmail. com or trinitychapel_rccg@yahoo.com or call 604-374-1004.
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SUNDAY, APRIL 28 Riverview Horticultural Centre
Society hosts a tree tour on the Riverview Hospital site beginning at 1 p.m. Meet at the upper entrance of the Henry Esson Young Building. Visit www.rhcs.org for a site map. For more info, call 604-290-9910. Friends and Family of Gary Smith host the fourth-annual Walk, Run or Hike for Gary Smith and Esophageal Cancer, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Minnekhada Regional Park in Coquitlam. Gary, who was a high school principal, basketball coach and athlete, died in 2007 at the age of 60 after suffering from chronic heartburn for more than a decade, which he treated with non-prescription antacids. Family members will be in the parking lot on Quarry Road near the beginning of the trail to visit and chat with participants before and after the walk. During the last four years, nearly $40,000 has been raised toward the purchase of equipment to detect esophageal cancer at Royal Columbian Hospital. Everyone is welcome to participate. Visit http://garyswalk.ca to learn more.
MONDAY, APRIL 29 Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce hosts
an all-candidates meeting for the riding of Coquitlam-Burke Mountain, at 7 p.m. at the David Lam campus of Douglas College, 1250 Pinetree Way in Coquitlam. Everyone is welcome to attend this free event.
TUESDAY, APRIL 30 Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce hosts
an all-candidates meeting for the riding of Coquitlam-Maillardville, at 7 p.m. at the Best Western Plus Inn & Convention Centre, at 319 North Rd. in Coquitlam. Everyone is welcome to attend this free event.
ONGOING MOSAIC Kindness Club needs host vol-
unteers to help newcomers adjust to Canadian life. Commitment is for two hours a week for 13 weeks. Info: 604-254-9626. Nar-Anon a support group for those affected by someone else’s addiction, meets Tuesdays 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Lions Hall, 12479 Harris Rd. in Pitt Meadows. Info: 604-465-0872. North Fraser Alzheimer Resource Centre offers monthly caregiver support groups in Coquitlam and PoCo. Info: 604-2980780. Parent Support Services of BC offers free weekly parent and grandparent support circles led by trained facilitators across the Lower Mainland. Learn new ways to nurture your child through discussing parenting techniques, challenges and stresses, and receiving support. Info: www.parentsupportbc.ca or 604-669-1616. Parents Without Partners is a non-profit, non-sectarian organization devoted to the interests of single parents and their children. Single parents who are separated, divorced, widowed or never married are eligible to join. Orientation meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Poirier Community Centre, 630 Poirier St. in Coquitlam. Info: 604945-2407. Pinetree Friendship Circle, for women of all ages, invites new members for free activities at Pinetree Community Centre, 1260 Pinetree Way in Coquitlam, every Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to noon in Room 4. Info: catnut2@ excite.com.
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itions within the district. A further breakdown of the numbers has the district cutting 81 teachers, 19 teacher assistants/special education assistants/youth workers along with 32 clerical/custodial/IT and facilities positions and 10 from administration. The staffing cuts add up to $11.5 million in savings. Some of the positions being cut will be offset by attrition, with as many as 30 staff in various positions already putting in their retirement papers for the end of the year. CONTINUED ON PAGE 5
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SPORTS SHORTS EXPRESS TAG WOLFF
His lengthy junior hockey coaching resume tells you one thing. But what impressed the Coquitlam Express brass most when they selected Barry Wolff as the club’s new head coach and general manager was his connections in the NCAA hockey circles. Wolff, who Coquitlam hired Monday to replace Jon Calvano, has coached numerous B.C. Hockey League clubs and comes to the Express after leading the Fernie junior B Ghostriders to a division title last year, earning the division’s coach of the year award. “It’s an opportunity to coach in one [if not] the No. 1 junior league in the world,” Wolff told The NOW on Tuesday. “What impressed me with Coquitlam is they’ve got a real solid foundation and a great tradition of helping their players get to the next level.” The Express, who missed the playoffs with a disappointing 24-31-1 record, saw 12 players over the past year sign scholarship deals with NCAA Div. 1 hockey programs. “In the hockey world trust goes a long way to winning those battles,” Wolff said. “When you can build strong relationships based on trust, you can build a strong program.”
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NYHAUG TO PODIUM With an Olympic experience already under his belt, Coquitlam’s Tory Nyhaug has added a UCI BMX Supercross World Cup podium finish to his list of accomplishments. Nyhaug secured second place at the 2013 season-opening event in Manchester, England on the weekend. He placed second in the time trials superfinal on Friday, then claimed second a day later in the supercross, behind GB’s Liam Phillips. Nyhaug edged out reigning UCI world champion and Olympic silver medalist Sam Willoughby of Australia.
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The defending B.C. Junior A Lacrosse League champion Coquitlam Adanacs will be led by some talented players — like Wes Berg, above — but will have to wait until most of the veterans return from their U.S. college commitments over the next two months.
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sports@thenownews.com efending champions always face special challenges — from being the measuring stick for other clubs to maintaining high expectations. The Coquitlam Adanacs will be tested Saturday when they launch the B.C. Junior A Lacrosse League 2013 season against the Nanaimo Junior Timbermen, 5:30 p.m. at the Poirier Sports Centre. The reigning four-time B.C. champs lost nine players from last year’s Minto Cup challenger, and now have a new crew behind the bench. And with 13 players unavailable to start the season due to college lacrosse and junior hockey commitments, Coquitlam head coach Neil Doddridge and assistants Dane Dobbie and Jon Harnett are going to spend the next few months rewriting the lineup. “Who are the leaders? I probably haven’t met most of them yet,” said Doddridge of the core group that is scattered across many NCAA Div. 1 lacrosse programs. “We’re for-
tunate to have a player like Wes Berg in Denver, playing a big role with that program, for example. We’re excited to get him back, whenever that is.” He said despite the unsettled nature of the opening day roster, the Adanacs will be very competitive. “It’s exciting because these players all have a pedigree of winning (here) and they add to it at university… As we get players coming back we’ll only be getting stronger and stronger.” The nucleus of the team that will play the first of three games in the coming days — including Sunday, 5 p.m. when the Victoria Shamrocks visit Coquitlam, and Tuesday in New Westminster — will centre around netminder Davide DiRuscio and lefthanded defender Sam Goodman. Recent additions Chase McIntyre of Vancouver, Evan Wortley and Spencer Stevens bolster a lineup that will see numerous battles for positions. The additions of Reid Reinholdt, Cole Shafer and Michael Messenger , to name a few, will be worth the wait, he said.
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“Athletes are different from when I was that age,” he noted. “They’ve got personal trainers, [they are] trying to get to school and playing year-round. They are going to be fit, they are going to be driven, so we need to focus on what we have right now and play the games.”
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here will be plenty of new faces lining the Port Coquitlam Saints lineup, too. The most noticeable change, at leasttostarttheseason,isbehindthe bench where longtime Saints volunteer Danny Harada has taken over from Nick Delmonico as the head coach. Harada was an assistant coach last year, and prior to that skippered the PoCo intermediate side. On the front lines, the graduation of seven veterans has created room for new blood and new opportunities for those battling for spots, noted general manager Reg Thompson. CONTINUED ON PAGE 27
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Some strong pitching gave the Coquitlam Reds all the boost they needed to finish the weekend with a 3-1 record in B.C. Premier Baseball League play. Brandon Becking, Austin MacDonald and Jonathon Keltie each did their best C.C. Sabathia imitation as the Reds bested North Delta 4-2 and swept Parksville 10-0 and 8-2. Becking’s win saw Coquitlam erase a 20 deficit with two runs in each the sixth and seventh inning, with Hayden Jaco and Aydan Smith lashing clutch hits to drive in runs. A day later, Cam Williams blasted a threerun home run in the first inning as the Reds dominated their Island rival. The Reds visit Whalley tonight and head to Langley for a doubleheader on Saturday.
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SPORTSN0W Eight net Cup test Eight local players were on the ice and competing at B.C. Hockey’s under-16 BC Cup last weekend in Salmon Arm. The players were among those chosen from tryout camps earlier this month. Making the cut were: Anmore forward Cameron Obcena; Coquitlam goalie Brody Willms, defencemen Dante Fabbro, Devan Purhar, Troy Robillard and Callum Volpe and forward Caleb Fantillo; and Port Moody forward Kyle Johnson. In the final, Fantillo forced overtime before his Canucks fell to the Flyers. The BC Cup offers the top players in the B.C. Hockey High Performance u16 program a unique experience to compete with the best in their age group from across B.C.
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TWO TIME CHAMP: Port Moody’s Natasha Fraser won her second straight Vancouver Sun Run on Sunday, finishing the 10-kilometre event in 32:42, 19 seconds ahead of her nearest challenger.
PoCo ready to restock cupboard CONTINUED FROM PAGE 26 “We picked up some size and some speed but we’ll be centred by goalkeeper Garrett Spann… He’s always positive [and] is one of the guys in the dressing room who the players look to,” said Thompson. A handful of key players — including Matt Delmonico, Tyler Pace and Cory Takahara — will be unavailable until their college seasons
are completed, but some young guns are ready to step to the forefront, including last year’s team scoring leader Nash Harrison and runners Josh Fiorvento and Kevin Crook. The Saints, who were 11-10 last year, launch the season on Friday, when the Langley Thunder visit the PoCo Rec Centre, 8 p.m. On Sunday they travel to Burnaby to play the Lakers at 7 p.m. at the Bill Copeland Complex.
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Luigi Mior, 78, beloved husband and father, of Pitt Meadows, B.C., passed away peacefully on Thursday April 18, 2013 in Maple Ridge Hospice. He was born in Morsano, Italy in 1935 to Pietro and Giuseppina Mior (nee Tedesco). Luigi moved to Canada in 1956 beginning his career in the forest industry and went on to become a millwright, enjoying a longSPACE career until his retirement in 1998. An avid outdoorsman, BOOKING Luigi enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. Family camping and hunting trips were a time that For: JAKE BARKER Luigi could share life lessons like the importance of planning and Rep: BFolk preparedness, respect for nature, and his love for the outdoors. 1409056 Being a man of greatAd#: character and a kind heart, Luigi led by example. Providing, protecting, and caring for his family were the most important things to him. He will be dearly missed by his wife Glenys, of 47 years, sons, Mark (Nane), and Mike (Livia); grandsons, Nicholas and William; and granddaughters Sarah and Maddie. He is also survived by his brothers Tony (Dora) and Nilo (Milvia) of Vancouver and Sisters, Angela, Nella and Vienda of Italy. And many nieces and Nephews in both countries. He is predeceased by his brother Oreste (Vera), and sisters Palmira and Albina. Mass will be held 11 a.m. Thursday April 25th, 2013 at St. Mary’s, 5239 Joyce St., Vancouver with a reception to follow at Famee Furlane of Vancouver (2605 E Pender). Visit www.mapleridgefuneral.ca to share condolences. In Lieu of flowers please consider a donation to The BC Cancer society. The family would like to recognize the efforts and compassion of staff and Doctors at Maple Ridge hospital, and McKenny Creek Hospice.
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Announcements
ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE 20th Annual Show & Sale Hosted by Fraser Valley Antique & Collectible Club
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PANDORA bracelet. Lost, with 7 charms, around Poirier Centre on April 15. Reward Offered. Call 604-939-1456.
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Dogs
CHOCOLATE LAB X Pointer 8 weeks. 1st shots are done. $350. 604-217-7192 PB STD Apricot poodle avail for stud $400. 4lb pb fawn chihuahua for stud $500. 604-607-5003
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Health Products & Services
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Langley/ Aldergrove
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New Westminster
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REAL ESTATE 6008
Condos/ Townhouses
6008-28
Richmond
STEVESTON VERY large 1284 sf 2br 2ba top fl condo amazing mtn views, $455K 604-275-7986 see uSELLaHOME.com id5376
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Houses - Sale
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Chilliwack
AGASSIZ NEW 2350sf 3br 2.5 Bath, high end finishing, huge master $349,000 604-729-0186 see uSELLaHOME.com id5603
Surrey
CLOVERDALE UPDATED 696sf 1br condo, rents for $650 insuite laundry $99,500 604-341-9257 see uSELLaHOME.com id5500
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Houses - Sale
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Surrey
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
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GUILDFORD 1900SF 3br 2ba w/basement suite on huge 8640 sf lot, $479,000 604-613-1553 see uSELLaHOME.com id5608
GUILDFORD MAGNIFICENT 4952sf 10br 6.5ba back on creek, main floor master br, $729K 604-581-5541 see: uSELLaHOME.com id5506
6030 PARTIAL OCEAN view, 920sf 2br+den 2ba quiet condo, kids, pets ok. $309,000 778-294-2275 see uSELLaHOME.com id5575
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REDUCED 3136SF 7br 3.5ba fabulous vu, below assessment CDS lot $698,888 778-898-7731 see uSELLaHOME.com id5595
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Okanagan/ Interior
MERRITT HERITAGE style 3070 sf 4br 5ba on 9.9ac lot detached shop, view $895K 250-378-8857 see uSELLaHOME.com id5592
6050 NEWTON 723SF 1br ground level w/private entry, insuite laundry $139,900 604-984-8891 see uSELLaHOME.com id5546
Condos/ Townhouses
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Apt/Condos
BBY • GOV’T & LOUGHEED. 2 BR Garden Apt, fireplace, W/D Hookup, Sec prkg & entry. Extra prkg. Onsite Manager. By skytrn. Lease. $1000. Avail now. NS/NP. 604-585-8500 or 604-802-0246
Bby N. Lrg 1 BR, walk-in, view, balcy, $850/heat, h/w, prkg. By bus. NS/NP. May1. 604-205-9409 BBY STH 2 BR Apt. adult bldg, no pets Near all amens. Incls heat & hot water, parking, $975. 604-921-1572 or 604-828-9917
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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
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RENTALS
LANGLEY BUILD your dream home, secluded 5 ac view ppty, well inst $630,000 604-825-3966 see uSELLaHOME.com id4513
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CRANBROOK 2060SF 4br 3ba reno’d home w/side suite on 2 lots $239,900 778-887-4530 see uSELLaHOME.com id5304 NOVA SCOTIA’S Eastern Shore. Waterfront Lots for Sale Excellent Climate Near the Atlantic Ocean. Three Bedroom House for Sale or Rent www.sawmilllanding.com waterfront@bellaliant.net 1-902-522-2343 1-902-328-4338.
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Real Estate Investment
COQ Blue Mtn/Austin, renod 1 BR, D/W, pool, sec’d prkg. May 1, $850 incls hydro. N/S. Sm pet ok. 604-931-2094 or 778-926-2094 COQ HOWIE Ave, 1 BR, Includes heat. Avail immediately. PETs welcome. ★ Call 604-626-6501
1BDRM/1BTH NEW APT. New West/Richmond area. Close to nature, 6 appl, alarm, balc, n/s n/p Ref required. $1,100. Mo. plus elec. No Pets. email: jumpupman@hotmail.com
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Close to Lougheed Mall, S.F.U. & Transportation. Office 604- 936-3907
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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
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
$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
ALDERGROVE SXS DUPLEX 80K below assessment. $3K/mo rent $529,900 firm 604-807-6565 see uSELLaHOME.com id3428
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LANGLEY NR town fully reno’d 2474sf home on 5ac ppty, bsmt suite $1,150,000 604-825-3966 see uSELLaHOME.com id5582
3418 Blueberry Drive, Whistler, BC. Bare Land approx 13,500 sq ft. Panoramic views from Whistler to Mt. Currie. - $1,747,000 - email: lsjoyce@tml1.com
LANGLEY RENOD sxs duplex +1/2ac lot, rental income $2,200 /month $489,900 604-807-6565 see uSELLaHOME.com id3186
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Abbotsford
office: 604-939-2136 cell: 604-727-5178
ARBOUR GREENE 552 Dansey Ave, Coq Extra Large 2 Bedrooms. Close to Lougheed Mall and S.F.U.
office: cell:
604-939-4903 778- 229-1358
CALYPSO COURT
6020-34
Surrey
SURREY TYNEHEAD 1ac dev. ppty into 5.5 lots starting Jan 2013, $1,399,000 604-951-8777 see uSELLaHOME.com id5566
6035
Mobile Homes
Near Transportation & Douglas College. Well Managed Building. HATZIC LAKE 1 hr drive from Vanc, 2 vacant lots 1 is lakefront $65K is for both 604-302-3527 see uSELLaHOME.com id5588
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
Houses - Sale
6020-01
Large Units. Near Lougheed Mall. Transportation & S.F.U.
1030 - 5th Ave, New West
FORT LANGLEY 2300sf 5br w/suite above 3 additional rental units $965K 604-882-6788 see uSELLaHOME.com id5533
7BDRM/3BTH 5187 Marine Dr, Burnaby. For Sale by Owner uSELLaHOME.com, ID# 5669. Tel: 604-722-7977. Mortgage Helper. $695,000.
401 Westview St, Coq
FLEETWOOD RENO’D 2140sf 4br 3ba, large 7100sf lot, bsmt suite $539,000. 604-727-9240 see uSELLaHOME.com id5617
Find the Key to your New Home
OWN THE land, 1092sf 2br rancher style mobile home, kids OK, $179,900 604-824-7803 see uSELLaHOME.com id5541
HATZIC LAKE Swans Point, 1 hr from Vanc incl lot & 5th wheel ski, fish, $134,500. 604-209-8650 see uSELLaHOME.com id5491
MOVING?
604.444.3000
Apt/Condos
COQ PRESTIGIOUS; WESTWOOD PLATEAU, BRAND NEW not your average apt but a luxurious 1200 sqft living space. 2 BR, 2 baths, F/P, covered patio, h/w flrs, kitchen is fully loaded with high end appls, solid granite counter tops, enste w/d. Close to to shops, bus, schools, golf, Avail May 1. $1550. 604-469-6990 LUXURY 2 BR Apt, hrdwd flrs, ceramic tile, Bby Heights, near all amens, N/pets, non smokers, $1250/mo, May 1. 778-867-2531 NEW WEST Huge bright fullly reno Bach, 1 BR (like new), 2 BR. Avail now. Nr college/mall. N/P. Refs/emp confirm. 778-980-4178
GARDEN VILLA
1010 6th Ave, New West Suites Available. Beautiful atrium with fountain. By shops, college & transit. Pets negotiable. Ref required.
CALL 604 715-7764 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES
JUNIPER COURT 415 Westview St, Coq
Close to Lougheed Mall, all Transportation Connections, Schools & S.F.U.
office: 604-939-8905
6508
Apt/Condos
NEW WEST. 1 BR Reno’d. New Appls, Flooring, Fixtures, Paint. Prof. mgmt. From $790. Call (604) 724-8353. NEW WEST very lge quiet 1BR apt, h/w flrs, nr shops/bus, ns, np. $850. Now/Jun 1. 604-524-4775 POCO, 2 BR Apt, in very quiet 6 unit bldg. Coin laundry. $875/mo incls heat. Av May 1, N/s, N/P. 604-941-4877 or 604-240-2562 PORT COQUITLAM 2 BR APT, $815, quiet complex, no pets. Call 604-464-0034
ROYAL CRESCENT ESTATES
22588 Royal Crescent Ave, Maple Ridge Large units. Close to Golden Ears Bridge. Great River view!
office: 604-463-0857 cell: 604-375-1768
WHITGIFT GARDENS 550 Cottonwood Ave., Coq.
1 BR $775, 2 BR $950 3 BR $1,150
(incl. heat, h/w, parking) Indoor pool, near Lougheed Mall, SFU, public transit, schools
1-888-495-7106
whitgift@concertproperties.com
6510
Co-ops
115 PLACE CO-OP Located in Burnaby near Lougheed Town Centre
KING ALBERT COURT 1300 King Albert, Coq
Close to Transportation, Schools & S.F.U.
office: cell:
604-937-7343 778-863-9980
VILLA MARGARETA 320-9th St, New West
Suites Available. All Suites Have Balconies. Undergrd Parking Available. Refs Required. Small Pet Ok.
CALL 604 715-7764
Bayside Properties 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
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
6508
Accepting applications for waiting list for Bach, 1BR, 1BR & Den & 2BR’s Very reasonable unit fees. Adult oriented high rise. Pool, exercise room & workshop. No pets. Participation mandatory, $2000 share purchase required. Enquiries to Membership Committee
Call 604- 421-1222
HARRIS ROAD HOUSING CO-OP
(Pitt Meadows) 2 BR, $1030/mo, $2500 share purchase. Near bus & schools. No subsidy. Pets ok. 604 465-1938
6515
Duplexes - Rent
BBY, NORTH. Clean 2 BR, g/lvl. Nr SFU. Big back yard. Nice area. N/s, N/p. Immed. 604-253-0168
6525
Garages
DOUBLE GARAGE $400, Inlet & Cliff area, N. Burnaby. 604-294-3047
6540
Houses - Rent
BBY N view upper 2 BR + Den, 2 ba, share w/d, share utils, np $1300; lower 2 BR $850, np, 121 North Warwick. 604 299-0403
Rentals
Continues on next page Apt/Condos
Brentlawn Towers
1985 Woodway Place & 5051 Lougheed Highway
LOT & Trailer. This little gem is located 120 miles from Van, pool - C.H, hiking, fishing, history of C a r e t a ker , m a i n t $ 7 7 5 / yr , $30,000 obo. Lot 33 - 30860 Trans Canada Hwy Yale BC. Ph 1-604-792-6764
• BUY • SELL • RENT FULLY finished 4,000+ sf home. Desirable Creekside on the Park. 6 brs, 3.5 bath. Granite/ss appl, a/c. $592 K 604.852.6951
6508
OCEAN FRONT boat access only 2 yr old 1600sf 3br 2.5ba 30min from W Van $799K 778-998-9141 see uSELLaHOME.com id5424
Call 604-998-0218 604-444-3000 to place your to your ad ad
Spacious suites with large windows and open balconies 1 Bedroom + Den from $1220 2 Bedroom from $1205 Heat/HW Incl., Outdoor Pool Near SkyTrain No Pets
Call 604.293.2239 www.austeville.com
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HOME SERVICES 6540
Houses - Rent
BBY S. 3 BR house with full bsmnt, $1700 + utils, avail May 1, N/s, 1 cat or sm dog is ok. 604-523-5625 or 604-551-3289 BBY S, 3 BR w/bsmt, 5 appls, 2 bth, $2100. Avail May 1. NS/NP. 604-539-1959 or 604-612-1960 COQ COMO Lake park, 3BR, 1 bath, 5 appls, renod, covered deck, 1 car garage, ns, np. June 1. $1500+ utils. 604-936-0945 POCO / COQ Centre, 3 BR up & 1 BR bsmt ste, all appls, garage, f/yrd. Quiet street. $1900 + utls. N/P. Avail now. 604-931-6317 STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN ● No Qualification - Low Down ● CHILLIWACK – 9557 Williams St, 3 bdrm, 2 level HOUSE, new fridge, Gas stove, hot water heater, with 10% down... $588/M Call 604-435-5555 for showing www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca
6595
Shared Accommodation
6595-20
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
2 BR bsmt ste MRidge, d/w, own ldry, $900 incls hydro & gas, priv entry, sm pet neg, 604-463-0029 BBY 12 Ave/6th St. 1 BR, locked yrd. $750 incls utls. Nr bus & amen, now, N/s N/p. 604-520-3235 BBY, 5420 Dominion St, lrg 2 BR with hrdwd flrs, 5 appls, 1300sf, $1100/mo + 50% utils, N/s, N/p, very cln. 604-317-7686 or 253-7686 BBY HIGHGATE new home 2 BR bsmt ste, w/d. N/s, n/p. $1200 + 25% utils. May 1. 604-710-7886 BBY NORTH, NEW Bach g/l, $675 incls utls. Av May 1. NS/NP. 604 760-1952 or 778-938-0405 BBY S. Lrg 950sf g/l 1 BR, priv W/D & entry, NS/NP. $875 incls utils. Very nice. 604-526-7335 BBY SFU, 2 BR bsmt ste, 1200sf, f/bath, bright & clean, share washer, prkg, Suits 2. $850 + 50% utils. NS/NP. 604-421-1196
COQ, COMO LAKE. Newer 1 BR bsmt ste. Priv laundry & entry. $650/mo + sh’d utils. Avail May 1. Near bus & amens. 604-939-6765 NEW WEST. Clean 1 BR, f/bath. Ns/Np. Near Skytrain & bus. $650 incl hydro. Immed. 604-525-3554
NEW WEST lge 1BR + den newly renod, 9’ ceilings, insuite w/d, incls utils/satellite T.V./ wi-fi. N/s, np. $975. May 1. 604-773-9995 NEW WEST, Nr 22 skytrain, 1 BR bsmt ste, $700 incls utls. NS/NP. Avail now. 604-830-0980 POCO. BRIGHT 1 BR, full bath, gas f/p. Ns/np, w/d. $675/mo + 35% utils. May 1. 604-931-0675 PT MOODY, 1 BR duplex ste, W/D, 2 prkg. By walking trails, beach. NS/NP. $950. 604-469-2150
6605
Townhouses Rent
BBY, METROTOWN. 3-6519 Nelson Ave., Brand New, 2 lvl, 1200 sqft, 2 BR, 2.5 baths, 2 pkg, Avail May 1, N/P allowed, leased req. $1700. (604) 649-8909 COQ 2 BR Apt, quiet complex, incls hot water, laundry facils, free parking, near amens, No pets. $995. Call 778-323-4317
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
8010
Alarm/Security
8105
Flooring/ Refinishing
8185
Moving & Storage
AFFORDABLE MOVING 1 to 3 Men
1, 3, 5, 7 or 10 Ton $ From
ALARM 604-463-7919 Systems Ltd.
8015
Appliance Repairs
45 We accept Visa, Mastercard & Interac Call Nico: 778-878-2369
8130
Handyperson
8055
Cleaning
MESSY HOUSE OR OFFICE? The most thorough cleaning or its FREE! Single Parent and Seniors Discount. Call 604-945-0004 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCED House Cleaning Lady. Reliable. Karryanne 604-762-0441
8060
Concrete
DALL’ANTONIA CONCRETE Seniors discount. Friendly, family business, 40+ yrs. 604-240-3408
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
ALL YOUR electrical & reno needs. Lic’d electrician #37940. Insured, bonded & WCB. Free est Reasonable rates 604-842-5276
Electrical Installations; Renos and Repairs. Member of BBB. www.nrgelectric.ca 604-520-9922 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 service call. Insured. Lic # 89402. Fast same day service guar’d. We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
8087
HANDYMAN SPECIALIZING Reno’s, Carpentry, Tiling, Drywall. Call Mike 604-376-0912
8155
Landscaping
By hand, Paving, landscaping, stump / rock / cement / oil tank & dirt removal, paver stones, Jackhammer, Water / sewer line / sumps. Slinger avail. 24 hrs Call 341-4446 or 254-6865
9102
Auto Finance
9160
Sports & Imports
ASPHALT PAVING Driveway, Walkway & Parking Lot
Garage Apron / Speed Bump / Pot Hole Commercial & Residential
1991 MERCEDES BENZ 300C. Auto, new tires. 111,000 km. Exc cond. $5,100 obo 604-786-6495
604-618-2949
FREE ESTIMATES
ALLEN ASPHALT concrete, brick,
Seniors Discount
604-537-4140 B&Y MOVING Experienced Movers ~ 2 Men $55 ~
Over 10 yrs. Exp. • Licenced & Insured • Professional Piano Movers
604-708-8850
ABBA MOVERS bsmt clean 1-4 ton Lic, ins’d from $35/hr, 2 men $45/hr, 24/7, 26 yrs 604-506-7576 ABE MOVING & Delivery and Rubbish Removal $35/HR per Person • 24/7 604-999-6020
* Power Raking, Aeration, Fertilization Program * Spring Yard Clean-up & Pruning * Landscape and Garden Design and Construction * Cedar Fencing
Marc • 604-315-8954 Akasha Turf Grass Mngt complete lawn restoration, aeration & fert. Res/Comm. $79. 526-6305
8160
AMI MOVING ★ 5 ton cube. Starting at $49/hour. Local & long distances. 24/7 ★ 604-617-8620 TCP MOVING 1 to 3 men from $40 Licensed & Insured, local & storage. Ca & US long distance 604-505-1386 * 604-505-9166
TLL MOVING Local & Long Distance. Good Rates. Licensed & Insured. Call 778-389-6357
8195
Lawn & Garden
Spring Services
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 •
Painting/ Wallpaper
ALLQUEST PAINTING Quality Work You Can Trust! Interior & Exterior ★ UNBEATABLE PRICES ★ Free Est. / Written Guarantee
Insured/WCB
778-997-9582
BEST PAINTING. Repair drywall. Repaint Specialist. Interior/Ext. Free estimates. 604-724-9953
310-JIMS (5467) BOOK A JOB AT
www.jimsmowing.ca
PAINTING Inside/Outside $150/bedroom sized job. Free estimates 604-997-7782
★ STAFFORD & SON ★ Interior/Exterior. Top quality work. Reas. rates. BBB, 604-809-3842 ❏ SPRING CLEAN UP ❏ Hedge Trim ❏ Tree Pruning ❏ Lawn Cut Contracts ❏ Weed ❏ Yard Maintenance Insured. Guaranteed. John • 778-867-8785
A Gardener & A Gentleman Lawn, Garden, Tree svcs. Pruning, Yard Clean-up, Junk. 319-5302
Excavating
# 1 YARD DRAINAGE, STONE WORK & HOUSE DEMOLITION
Paving/Seal Coating
AUTOMOTIVE
drains, foundations, walls, membranes 604-618-2304/ 820-2187
www.affordablemoversbc.com
HANDYMAN Int & Ext repairs & reno’s. Carpentry, Kitch & Bath, Plumbing. Walter 604-790-0842 SERVICE & PARTS. Licenced & Insured. Washers, Dryers, Stove, Fridge, Dishwashers. 604-346-8925
Licenced & Insured Local & Long Distance
8205
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A & W Landscape • Tree & Hedge, Clean-up, Power Wash, Seniors Disc. Al @ 604-783-3142
8200
Patios/Decks/ Railings
“Your Complete Sundeck Specialists”
• Vinyl Waterproofing • Deck Rebuilds • Custom Built Railings • Patio Covers
778.285.2107
MARC’S LAWN CARE & LANDSCAPING. Spring Yard Clean up. 604-315-8954
Planning on RENOVATING?
8220
Plumbing
10% Off with this Ad! For all your plumbing, heating & reno needs. Lic Gas Fitter, Aman. 778-895-2005
8240
FERREIRA HOME IMPROVEMENTS Additions ★ Renovations Concrete Forming ★ Decks Garages ★ Bathrooms Ceramic Tile ★ Drywall Hardwood Flooring
Collectibles & Classics 2000 MERCEDES Benz E55 AMG Beautiful exc cond 113,00 K’s Sell 12,900. 778-846-2933
1956 OLDSMOBILE Sedan, excl cond 324/ Rocket 88 78,000 org miles. A must see $12,000. 604-795-3344
2001 Toyota Celica 604-6906235 Power win/brakes/steering, new tires/brakes/battery $7,950.
''Satisfaction Guaranteed''
NORM, 604-466-9733 Cell: 604-841-1855
ALLQUEST PAINTING Quality Work You Can Trust! 778 997-9582 Complete Bathroom Renovations Kitchens, Cer.Tiling, Attics, Bsmnt Stes. Call 604-521-1567
1966 CADILLAC Coupe de ville a/c, pwr pkg, nr new tires, was $7500, now $6500 604-793-5520
9125
8250
2006 SMART Car for Two diesel, convertible, new tires, 61,091K. Gd cond. $9900. 604-942-8351 2006 VW JETTA 2.0T 73k, original owner, hid headlights, auto, $14,900. 604-307-9159
Roofing
A EASTWEST Roofing & Siding Reroofing, Gutter, BBB Member, 10% disc, Seniors Disc, 604-783-6437
AMG ROOFING & SIDING
10% Discount. WCB. Re-Roofing, New Roof, Gutters. 604-812-9721
2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited Affordable Luxury 35,600 kms. 2.4L GDI DOHC. $19,999. Email: sjscot@shaw.ca (604) 794-3428.
9130
Rubbish Removal
Bulldog Disposal Co Home & Yard Clean Ups Residential/Commercial No Job Too Small Free Estimates- 7 Days/Wk Call Tony 604-834-2597 www.bulldogdisposal.ca
WILL HAUL out garages and bsmts, for little or no $ if saleable items incl’d. Jim, 604-936-8583
8300
Stucco/Siding/ Exterior
PTF Lawnmower & Small Engine Repair
Boats
14 ALUMINUM DURABOAT, 25hp evinrude motor, fishing rods, incls trailer, $4500. 604-519-0075
2007 KAWASAKI Vulcan 900, new saddle bags/batt, w/shield, bike cover. $5,250. 604-209-1039
9145
Scrap Car Removal
#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle Removal Ask about $500 Credit!!! $$ PAID for Some 604.683.2200 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash paid for full sized vehicles. 604-518-3673
1989 19’ Bayliner Capri Blue, 2.3 litre IO Fresh water cooled, new windshield/canvas/swim grid, trailer. $8,375. 604-837-7564 Aluminum Boat Wanted, 10, 12 or 14 ft, with or without motor or trailer. Will pay $. 604-319-5720
9522
RV’s/Trailers
JORDANI’S FREE SCRAP CAR REMOVAL. Top $$ for complete cars. 7 days/wk, 604-720-0067
THE SCRAPPER SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL
Lawn Equipment Repair
9515
Motorcycles/ Dirt Bikes
JJ ROOFING, Repair specialist, Reroof, New Roof. Seniors disc. WCB, BBB, fully insured. 604-726-6345 www.jjroofing.ca
8255
2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. 46,000 km. Grey. 4 drs, auto, p/w, p/l, leather heated seats, sunroof, mag wheels. Good condition! $16,000 obo. 604-240-9912
Domestic
JENCO RENO SERVICES www.jenco-online.info Ray ★ 604-562-5934
CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES
604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 2H
E
9160
2010 TRAILSPORT 25’, sleep 6, queen, slide w/couch, lite wt, AC, exc cond, $16400. 604-931-4459
9530
Storage
Sports & Imports
1997 TOYOTA Camry LE. 4 drs, 4 cyl, auto, a/c. Well maintained. Aircared. $3700. 604-936-1270
M. RIDGE Priv outside Storage/ Parking for lrg equip/ Truck/Car/ RV/Boats etc 604-761-6935
TODAY'S PUZZLE ANSWERS
Check out the specialists in our Home Service Directory of the Classifieds and get started on your project today! To advertise your Home Service Business call Classifieds 604-444-3000
9110
Renovations & Home Improvement
DC STUCCO. 20 years exp. Fast, friendly service. All types of Finishes & Repairs. 604-788-1385
8157
1992 SUBARU Loyal S/W, 4 cyl, auto, aircared, pwr grp, exc cond, all rec. $1800 obo. 604-433-3039
604-468-1961 www.ptflawnmower.ca
#6 - 2270 Tyner Street Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 2Z1
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| WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2013
Seven Urban Academy Expansion Scholarships Available! • Do you enjoy learning about things in a way that brings them to life and connects them to the real world? • Do you like being creative in your exploration of ideas and presentation of information? • Would you like more attention from your teachers, and really be a part of what you are learning? Then you could be one of Urban Academy’s newest students… for free! You could receive a scholarship to a growing school that approaches education through real world concepts and uses the arts as tools through which to explore. Urban Academy is exited to offer a once in a lifetime opportunity for seven students entering into Grades 8-11 in September 2013.
If you would like to be considered for a fully funded scholarship (value of up to $12,443/yr.) Apply today!
Application Deadline: May 31st 2013
Criteria: Academic, Creative & Service components. For further details regarding eligibility, application criteria and submission details visit www.urbanacademy.ca
Arts-Infusion Brings Education To Life Arts-Infused learning is an approach to education that allows students to tap into their creativity to better connect with their subject matter. Urban Academy is a leader in this approach, using the arts - drama, music and fine arts - as tools to further connect with curriculum. A more creative learning environment can impact the way students think, problem solve and increase self-confidence. These skills will serve them well into their post-secondary careers and beyond.
New Senior Campus Location Urban Academy is very excited to announce the new Senior School Campus location at 601 8th Avenue in New Westminster.
604.524.2211 www.urbanacademy.ca
101 3rd St., New Westminster, BC