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Homeless population down 50%

Arts groups in grant limbo Talk about your lousy 20th birthday present.

Fresh on the heels of celebrating two decades as the area’s lone non-profit, youthdriven theatre group, the Theatrix Youtheatre Society could be going belly up due to what society members claim are new, unexpected provincial regulations with regards to community gaming grants.

Deb Solberg, the society’s artistic director and founding member, told The NOW Friday that the province has taken issue with her most recent community gaming application — more specifically the fact that her organization subsidizes underprivileged kids to the tune of $26,000 annually.

“We’re being asked to downsize in our subsidies and become self-sustaining, which kind of makes the whole point of being a non-profit become an interesting question,” she said. “That’s where we are grappling, because there are new expectations.”

At best, the lack of funds could force the cancellation of a summer mentorship class. At worst, it could force Theatrix to close up shop permanently, Solberg said.

Theatrix board member David Rawlings said the organization is on the third year of its promised threeyear grant allotment from the province.

“From the point of view of managing a non-profit society, we have to know and plan when we expect money coming in the door,” he said.

“Not having concrete answers from the gaming commission is making it really, really difficult.”  CONT. ON PAGE 4, see GRANTS.

Tri-Cities count decreases more than regional findings Stories by John Kurucz jkurucz@thenownews.com

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Premier Christy Clark kicks off the Como Lake Gardens project in Coquitlam Friday.

B.C. plants housing at Como Lake Gardens P remier Christy Clark was flanked by Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart, local MLAs and homelessness advocates Friday to announce the start of construction on a supportive housing complex for single mothers in Burquitlam.

While in the planning stages for years, Friday marked the groundbreaking ceremony for Como Lake Gardens, a 30-unit affordable housing complex located at 528 Como Lake Rd. that’s slated for completion next spring.

“When it’s complete, it will provide a safe and affordable place for single mothers and their children to call home,” Clark said. “It will

be a place where there are supportive services that can help families stabilize, find a new path and move on to a better life.”

The project represents a partnership between the City of Coquitlam, the province and the YWCA. The city had previously leased the land — valued at $1.8 million — to the YWCA over a 60-year period for $1, while the province kicked in a $7.3 million grant.

The provincial government will also offer up $136,961 in annual operating funds once the building is finished.  CONTINUED ON PAGE 5, see PROJECT AND.

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Preliminary totals from Metro Vancouver’s homeless count point to a massive drop in the number of homeless people within the Tri-Cities.

Released Tuesday, the stats show a 50-per-cent decrease in the total — from 94 people down to 47 — since the last one-day count took place in 2008.

Tri-Cities Homelessness Task Group chair Sandy Burpee attributed that drop to two factors in particular: the one-on-one outreach work done by Hope For Freedom Society volunteers and the continuation of the rotating cold wet weather mat program at local churches during winter months.

“There has been a lot of community collaboration that’s been building over the last few years,” Burpee said.

“I think the total weight of all those initiatives has really made a difference.”

The numbers decrease even more so when looking at stats compiled by the society on a monthly basis, as Hope for Freedom outreach workers have conducted homeless counts month over month since 2008. The society’s managing director, Rob Thiessen, said those figures have gone down to 72 people earlier this year from 215 in 2008.

“On a monthly basis, the drop in homelessness is even more dramatic,” he said.

“From three years ago until now, it’s gone down by a third of what it used to be. But [Metro Vancouver’s] numbers verify what we know, because we know the homeless by name and there’s just not as many of them.”

The study breaks down those who are deemed sheltered — or persons counted in emergency facilities and others with no fixed address — versus those who are considered unsheltered. The latter distinction refers to those persons “without their own accommodation where they paid rent.”

In that context, 27 people were unsheltered, as opposed to 20 listed as sheltered. In 2008, the overall numbers pointed to 76 unsheltered individuals and 18 in shelters.

Of the 47 people counted, eight were youth under 25 and seven were of aboriginal heritage. The remaining 32 people were not classified.

“I believe the … service providers and outreach team, the local, provincial, federal governments all working together to fund some solutions has made a big difference,” Thiessen said. “But it’s also been the community itself. We’ve got over 600 volunteers that have worked on various projects along the way and I think the combination of all those things pulling together makes a big difference.”

In the region, Tuesday’s numbers point to a change of just one per cent in the homeless population, although the  CONT. ON PAGE 4, see REGION’S.

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2010/2011 COMMUNITY REPORT MESSAGES FROM

CEO & BOARD CHAIR On behalf of our Board of Directors, staff and volunteers, we are pleased to provide you with our annual report for the 2010/2011 fiscal year.

This year will be remembered as a time of significant change within our organization, in the Tri-cities area, in British Columbia and in Canada.

At SHARE Family & Community Services, we celebrated the leadership and contributions of Joanne Granek and welcomed new CEO Martin Wyant.We also saw significant change in provincial politics, with new leaders being elected for the Liberal and New Democratic parties. And we saw events unfolding that would eventually lead to the election of a majority Conservative government.

Amongst this sea of change, the need for the services and supports provided by SHARE has remained significant. SHARE provides a broad range of programs, services and supports to help build strength in the children and families we serve in the Tri-cities. Here are a few highlights from 2010/2011: ➥ Our Food Banks served 8,634 people, 6% more than 2009/2010; of these, 47% were 18 years of age or younger. Almost 250,000 pounds of food was distributed, valued at approximately $500,000. ➥ We continued our progress in developing a new Children’s Centre model, with our partners from the Simon Fraser Society for Community Living. ➥ Newcomers, including refugees, continued to receive English language support, parenting assistance and the information and support they need to become connected to the Tri-cities community.

Our Board of Directors was also very active this year.

In addition to successfully recruiting a new CEO, the Board also led a stakeholder interview project to gather information and opinions that will help us shape the future direction of our organization. In addition, the Board has been working diligently at renewing the strategic “ends” that we will be pursuing for the foreseeable future.

It is clear that the need for SHARE continues to be strong in the Tri-cities and it is heartening to see growing support that we have been receiving.This year 1,860 volunteers performed 49,702 hours of service.

This is the equivalent of 31 full-time employees.We were also successful in raising more than $1,000,000 from generous supporters.

We are thankful that we work in a community that cares so deeply about the needs of others and we very much appreciate your ongoing support.

We look forward to continuing to work together to meet the needs of individuals and families in the Tri-cities area.

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REPORT ON CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES

New Service Delivery Model Reduces Wait Times for Children

SHARE’s Speech and Language Therapy team introduced a new model for service delivery that is on track to reduce the time families and children wait for a first visit with a speech therapist from 15 months to 90 days. In the three months that the program has been running, the time from referral to Initial Consultation has dropped already dropped to six months.

The new model which replaces a block system is characterized by an initial consultation where the child is assessed and specific recommendations for therapy are developed that the child and family can begin. While the family waits for one to one therapy, the children attend group therapy sessions such as the newly introduced Hanen Program and as they progress through these programs, their child’s progress is assessed, moni-

tored and new recommendations for service which best fits the family needs, are made.

The overall effect is that many more children will receive therapeutic intervention while waiting to be assigned to a therapist’s caseload.

“The new service delivery model is more responsive and flexible in meeting the individual and changing needs of children”, says John Maddalozzo, Director of Programs.“It manages the wait list more effectively and children and families are receiving support in a much timelier manner.”

SHARE Introduced the HANEN Speech Language Therapeutic program

the important and central role parents have in helping children develop early language and communication skills.

Children learn language best when they are in their natural environment and motivated to communicate with the most important people in their lives.

While families wait for one – to one therapy, they may be referred to one of three Hanen programs that show parents how to use every day opportunities to help their child develop the best possible language, social and literacy skills.

The group programs also give parents the opportunity to connect and learn from each other and how to help their children.

This therapeutic program developed in response to research that indicates

Early Intervention Therapy

SHARE provides therapy for pre-school children who have developmental or delays or challenges such as Autism Spectrum Disorder or Down syndrome to help them develop the best possible language, social, literacy skills and mobility.

NUMBER OF CHILDREN SERVED

• Speech Therapy: served 412 • Occupational Therapy Services : 198 • Physical Therapy Services :165

• Children received multiple therapies :419 • Familes served by Early Childhood Mental Health Services : 17

AGENCY STATISTICS:

• Total People served 62,126 • Total Volunteer Hours: 49,702 • Number of staff: 122 • 97.6% of clients satisfied with their service • Number of Volunteers: 1,860

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Changing alongside a community With more immigrants and refugees, SHARE revamps offerings to reflect new face of Tri-Cities Jennifer McFee jmcfee@thenownews.com Tri-Cities demographics are changing rapidly as an influx of new Canadians move to the area. Just last month, Coquitlam was named B.C.’s top spot for government-assisted refugees settling during the first quarter of 2011.

As the faces of the community continue to change, so do the services offered by SHARE Family and Community Services. The local non-profit is adapting its programs to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse community.

Lynda Edmonds, SHARE’s director of programs and services, said the organization launched an inclusion and diversity committee in 2000.

“We just thought that if we don’t reflect the diversity of our community, we will be dinosaurs.

We will go the same way as the dinosaurs,” Edmonds said. “And we didn’t reflect the diversity of our community, either in the staff or in the people we were serving. … I think that we’ve done quite a few things to try to bring SHARE to a level of competence.”

Sheila McFadzean, community development program supervisor, said SHARE now reaches out to newcomer families.

“Certainly in the time I’ve been with SHARE, we’ve seen a really changing demographic in the

Tri-Cities,” McFadzean said. “Part of our work as an agency has been to be responsive to that and to try and ensure that our own agency is reflective of the diversity that exists in the community we’re serving.

So it’s been a conscious effort to try and enhance our own capacity to connect.”

For government-assisted refugees with children aged five and under, SHARE offers the New Beginnings program in partnership with other organizations. The twice-weekly drop-in program has allowed staff to connect with 47 different families, mainly from Afghanistan and Bhutan, McFadzean said.

As well, Parent-Child Mother Goose programs focus on songs and storytelling for parents with children aged three and under. These programs are offered in English and Korean, and occasionally in Farsi. As well, SHARE has partnered with SUCCESS to offer the program in Chinese.

Another parenting program called Nobody’s Perfect operates in English and Korean for parents with children ages six and under.

“Over the past couple years, SHARE has really been making an effort to build our staffing capacity so that we can offer programs like that in English and in other languages because, of course, in the Tri-Cities, there are large numbers of families who speak Chinese, Korean and Farsi in particular,” McFadzean said.

“We’re trying to offer more programming ourselves in those languages and also to work with SUCCESS and other partners to offer programs together.”

Similarly, SHARE’s counselling staff provides services in different languages, as does its social work team.

“Hopefully there are people within our staff teams who can connect with those families directly and speak in a first language,” McFadzean said.

“If not, we would pull in interpretation as needed to make sure the people have that level of comfort to talk about what can be very challenging issues.”

SHARE also offers 18 English practice groups in partnership with School District 43 and other organizations. In the past year, more than 900 people have participated in these volunteer-run groups.

“The English practice groups are not only about acquiring stronger English conversational skills, but it’s also an opportunity to make friends and to find out about community resources in the Tri-Cities,” McFadzean said.

Many new immigrants and refugees also participate in after-school programs, parent and tot dropins and community sharing groups. Others use the food bank and Tiny Bundles program for pregnant women and new moms. For information about these and other programs, contact SHARE at 604-9363900 or visit www.sharesociety.ca.

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Grants second-largest source of income for Theatrix Rawlings noted that gaming grants are the second-largest source of income for the society after ticket sales. He added that, in years past, the society would have known about the status of their grant applications by the beginning of May at the latest.

“Last year [the province was] very, very slow in getting them out,” he said. “And this year, now that the premier has announced some changes, they’ve come back to certain groups with some top-up funds, but they didn’t tell us that they were going to delay the normal payment.”

Jeff Rud, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development confirmed Tuesday that the Theatrix grant application was still under review, but maintained that grant allotments normally come through in June, July and August.

Rud also noted that Theatrix has received $38,000 each year since 2003, and that a decision on the group’s most current application is expected in June.

Theatrix, however, isn’t the only local arts group feeling the pinch.

group members, those grants have not come The government’s move away from funding through since 2008. adult-related arts programming has left groups “We really dependlike ArtsConnect and ed on that money to Stage 43 scrambling. help with operating ArtsConnect execu“The founding members have kept expenses,” said pasttive director Helen president and Stage Daniels said Friday this thing going for almost 30 43 board member that her group no years. We’ve got to find a way to Claire Pinkett. longer qualifies for survive. The arts are important.”

“Our shows genergaming grants due to ally make a little bit those new regulations, of money that serve and the gap in fundClaire Pinkett as seed money for ing will translate into Stage 43 Board Member the next show, but a loss of 30 per cent because we only do of the group’s overall three shows a year, operating budget. that doesn’t really cover the rental and storage “We are not very happy about it, that’s for of our materials for a show.” sure,” she said. “We don’t know yet what we’re going to do. We’re looking at all of our expenses. We’re already pretty lean, but we’re gong to be trimming where we can. It’s pretty obvious that my hours will be cut.”

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“For some of them it’s not a permanent solution, but at least they’re off the streets, so it’s definitely progress.”

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number of people finding shelter space has risen dramatically.

The total number of Metro Vancouver homeless people for 2011 sat at 2,623, as

opposed to the 2,660 counted in 2008. However, shelter use numbers rose to 1,892 from 1,086, while the number of unsheltered people dropped from 1,574 down to 731.

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Stage 43’s treasurer Dave Fidler said that those grant allotments used to be in the range of $13,000, an amount that accounted for half of the group’s yearly operating expenses.

“We went through a really hard time when we first lost the money,” Pinkett added.

“Everybody was pretty much ready to pack it in … but we can’t do that after the founding members have kept this thing going for almost 30 years. We’ve got to find a way to survive.

The arts are important. You can’t lose all the culture. You can’t have people having to drive into Vancouver for a little entertainment.

“There should be affordable entertainment in everybody’s community. We strive to bring that to the people and at the same time, offer people an opportunity and an outlet to explore their creative sides.”

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The four-storey complex will be built to Leadership in Energy and Environmental (LEED) gold standards and will include 22 two-bedroom apartments, eight three-bedroom apartments, a common amenity space, indoor play areas and meeting space to allow for outreach and support services.

As Clark concluded her opening remarks Friday, she presented an apple tree still in its infancy to YWCA Metro Vancouver CEO Janet Austin.

“This plant is important because it will be planted on this site and it will bear fruit, just like the work here will bear fruit,” Clark said.

“It won’t be fruit that will necessarily stay on this site forever, but it will be fruitful in terms of the incredible benefit to the families who are able to stabilize and find a way forward to something better because of the time that they were able to spend here at Como Lake Gardens.”

Austin noted the YWCA remains one of the largest non-profit societies in the region, serving close to 60,000 people — predominantly single mothers — throughout 30 locations in Metro Vancouver alone. She also highlighted the society’s push towards helping single mothers gain economic independence: YWCA statistics suggest that the average length of stay for a single mom and her children in their facilities is less than five years.

“Overwhelmingly when women first come to us, they are on income assistance. But within that five-year period of time, that statistic completely reverses and they’re moving on to

decent jobs [and] they’re moving out into the community into market housing,” Austin said.

Maureen Cleary is one single mom who has felt the direct impact of YWCA’s work. A community support worker in Coquitlam for the past 15 years, Cleary spoke to how YWCA services have allowed her to find a balance between working and raising her five-year-old daughter.

“The YWCA has provided me with the freedom to gain my independence with my daughter in affordable housing and to enjoy the comfortable living in nice housing and apartments,” she said.

Significant praise was directed the city’s way as well.

“When we asked municipalities to step up with land and opportunities a few years ago, you were one of the first people there with your leadership, which actually helped drive the rest of the province to pay attention,” Housing Minister Rich Coleman told Stewart at the announcement. “And because of that, we now have projects all over British Columbia that we can do with municipalities just like this one.”

For his part, Stewart thanked the province and other members of Coquitlam council for their support of the project. He also thanked members of the local neighbourhood for their feedback and “wished blessings” upon the construction workers building the project.

“The City of Coquitlam has a strong interest in affordable housing,” Stewart said. “We believe that access to safe, adequate and affordable housing is fundamental to the health of families, to the economic and social well-being of individuals and of communities.”

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Partnership lights up college Re: “Coquitlam plans replacement for Light the Lake,” Wednesday, April 27.

A passion for education brought Douglas College and Envision Financial together initially. For six years, this shared belief in the power of education manifested itself in the annual Envision Financial Light the Lake Christmas festival.

During those years, Envision Financial To The has established a scholarship fund at Douglas College that is close to $100,000, while underwriting the costs of the Lafarge Lake festival. This enabled us to raise additional funds thanks to the generosity of many local businesses.

A desire to merge community interests with education is leading to an exciting new initiative that will see Envision assist students in the faculty of

commerce and business administration work with local non-profits to enhance their operations. This will provide real-life experience for our students as well as invaluable business, marketing and administration support to community organizations.

This community-based project is a testament to the strong working relationship we have enjoyed with Envision Editor since 2005 — a relationship that has included countless hours of volunteer time on the part of Envision staff as well as huge support for students at Douglas College.

Douglas College is privileged to have such a benefactor.

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In fact, on average, every minute of every day, someone needs blood or blood products in Canada — and donors are needed now more than ever before.

An Ipsos-Reid survey found 52 per cent of Canadians reported they or a family member have needed blood or blood products for surgery or for medical treatment.

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One donation — which takes about an hour of your time — can improve or even save up to three lives.

One person can donate blood up to six times a year, improving the quality of life for as many as 18 people.

As the population ages, Canadian Blood Services needs an estimated 90,000 new donors every year to build a long-lasting and sufficient donor base.

Approximately 425,000 Canadians are active blood donors, meaning that they have donated at least once in the last 12 months.

In the fiscal year of 2009 to 2010, Canadian Blood Services’s blood collection target was 927,000 units.

What people may not realize is that the need for blood is always constant because of its limited shelf life. Red blood cells must be transfused within 42 days, and platelets must be transfused within five days.

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election, when the NDP had fewer votes than the B.C e finally have a sample of public opinion for Liberals, but took power because it won more seats. the first time since both major provincial The NDP victory occurred because the old Reform parties changed leaders, and each of them Party took almost 10 per cent of the vote and the can take a lot of positives from the findings. old Progressive Democratic Alliance took The poll by Ipsos-Reid showed the more than five per cent. Most of the B.C. Liberals slightly ahead of the NDP votes would have otherwise gone the B.C. at 41 per cent to 39 per cent. But given Liberals’ way. the margin of error of 2.9 per cent, what Is the stage being set for a similar we have right now is basically a dead occurrence come the next election, heat. which may come as early as September?

Considering where the B.C. Liberals It’s a distinct possibility, but there are stood with the public just a few months a couple of other factors to weigh here. ago, the party’s comeback is significant.

View From First of all, was the relatively strong The poll’s findings show that a political The Ledge showing of the B.C. Conservatives (the party can recover with a change at the poll gives them an eight-point climb in top.

Keith Baldrey support) partially a carry-over from the But New Democrats, too, can take federal election, which was held just a week before heart that they are on an even competitive footing Ipsos began polling voters? with their chief rivals. However, the NDP must be And second, can the party hang on to that level particularly pleased with the poll’s finding that support for the B.C. Conservative party is now pegged at of support or will it drop if enough of its supporters begin to realize a splitting of the centre-right vote 10 per cent in the polls. elects the left-wing NDP, a scenario that presumably As I’ve noted in this space in the past, if the B.C. would frighten a large number of conservatives?

Conservatives — or any other centre-right party A troubling sign for the B.C. Conservatives was — can start tracking in double digits when it comes the inane comments of its leader John Cummins, to voter support, they become a serious threat to the who told a Victoria radio show that he thinks people B.C. Liberals’ continued hold on power. “choose” to be gay or straight.

While the B.C. Conservatives can eat into some His comments reinforced the old stereotype of NDP support in the Interior or the North, they take wacko right-wing politicians who can never attract more votes away from the B.C. Liberals than other support from beyond the fringes of the public. If he parties. The Ipsos poll results are, in fact, almost a keeps making comments like those, his party will mirror image of the results of the 1996 provincial

sink back to marginal status.

Another key finding of the poll should put big smiles on the faces of B.C. Liberals. When asked who would make the best premier, voters chose Premier Christy Clark by a wide margin over the NDP’s Adrian Dix. She bested him by a margin of 47 per cent to just 25 per cent.

Dix’s low score is no doubt partially related to his relative anonymity compared to Clark. He will undoubtedly fare better on that question as he becomes better known.

However, B.C. Liberals have to be pleased their leader is now more popular than the party or the government (which is still largely viewed quite negatively). Clark is a demonstrable asset to the party, in stark contrast to the situation with her predecessor, who seemed more of a drag on than a boon to his party’s fortunes.

Our political system is dominated by our leaders, which makes the question of who will make the best premier such an important one. As long as Clark can put up such high numbers on that question, her chances for success when she calls the next vote are significantly enhanced.

But hey, this is just one poll, one snapshot of a lively political scene. There will be plenty more to come before the next election but the results of this poll make one thing clear: the race is very much on.

Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global B.C.

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Pesticides lack borders

Scientific proof is missing

Re: “Weeding out intervention,” letter to the editor, Wednesday, May 18.

Mr. Chapman was right when it came to Mr. Trudeau’s assertion that the government had no business interfering with what two consenting To The Editor adults did in their bedroom.

Therefore, if Mr. Chapman wants to dress up like a ninja and spray his bedroom with insecticides and herbicides, all the more power to him.

The ban concerning cosmetic garden products goes far beyond the bedrooms of the nation. Cosmetic products are produced for no other purpose than to superficially beautify something without providing long-term beneficial effects.

Quite to the contrary, these cosmetic herbicides and pesticides have neither the discriminatory ability to pick and choose what living organism they will destroy, nor do they stay within the specific intended boundaries they are applied to.

I would hope that the government decision on this issue is based on a concern with the long-term effect of these products when they leach into our waterways and affect our entire eco-system, rather than imposing their will on the people for frivolous reasons.

As for roses glowing in the dark? I would think anyone would be somewhat disconcerted with this prospect.

Neil Swanson Coquitlam

Environmental groups and the Canadian Cancer Society are leading Coquitlam council down the garden path, so to speak, over a ban on common household cosmetic pesticides. In referring to cosmetic pesticides, these groups are referring primarily to lawn and garden herbicides.

Despite claiming these chemicals are somehow dangerous, these organizations have not presented one shred of credible scientific evidence to support their argument. That’s because there is no credible science that supports their argument.

An excellent source of credible scientific information on common household herbicides and all other common pesticides is the National Pesticide Information Centre.

The centre is a co-operative arrangement between Oregon State University and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

A review of this website, and especially the technical information sheets on individual pesticides, reveals that the most common household herbicides have been studied intensively for decades. Numerous peer-reviewed and independent scientific papers have established that none of these herbicides have any effect on human health, much less cause cancer. Furthermore, the credible science says that none of these herbicides persist in the environment.

Coquitlam council has a duty to the public to ensure that a costly ban on so-called cosmetic herbicides is implemented for good public policy reasons.

The scientific evidence shows that there are no good public policy reasons for such a ban.

Coquitlam council should again reject this purely political campaign.

Rob Kyle Anmore

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reading Mr. Chapman's letter.

I cannot believe that there are still people that put cancer-causing chemicals on their lawn out there just so they can out-Jones the neighbour.

Maybe I am wrong and he has installed a membrane below his grass line that captures all the chemicals he uses and he filtrates it and serves it to his family or pets. I hope they have extended medical insurance.

I, for one, am not willing to put my children or anyone else’s life on the line so this crazed rose sprayer chooses not to open a book to learn where rain comes from or our drinking water.

Those are some rose-coloured glasses — maybe for use while visiting the cancer ward.

Michelle Amann Port Coquitlam

Citizens must be protected Drug addiction is not physically contagious as such. The problem is that the poisons you are so keen to apply to your property, Mr. Chapman, don’t stay put. They do sicken other people, especially young children, and contaminate our environment, especially our water. Therefore the comparison you make to former prime minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau’s famous dictum is completely false and inapplicable, revealing how poorly informed you are on this issue.

In contrast to the jungle, the state in any civilized society is duty bound to protect its citizens from harm. Besides, there are less harmful products for maintaining healthy lawns and gardens.

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NOW publisher wins CCNA President’s Quill Janaya Fuller-Evans editorial@thenownews.com Brad Alden, publisher of The NOW, did not expect to be honoured with a President’s Quill award from the Canadian Community Newspaper Association at its annual awards gala last month.

“I had no anticipation I would be receiving the award that night,” Alden said in an interview. “I was very surprised.”

He is the second person to receive the award since it was first given in 2010 to Coleen Campbell of Taber, Alta.

The award is for past board members of the association, to recognize distinguished accomplishments while serving on the board.

“Essentially, it is to create acknowledgment of volunteer time on the board,” Alden said.

Alden was honoured for his time on the board, from 2004 to 2010. He retired from the board one year ago, and was recently asked to serve on it again.

He was previously the chair of the innovation committee, which communicated

with member newspapers about digital changes to the business, specifically in regards to social media such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

Alden has been a publisher since 1988, and says it is the last of the three careers he’s had in his lifetime.

He is also the publisher of The NOW’s sister papers, The Record and the Burnaby NOW. The 2011 Canadian Community Newspaper Awards gala was held on April 29 at the River Rock Casino Theatre in Richmond.

NOW photographer Paul vanPeenen also received kudos during the gala. His shot from a high school volleyball game finished in second place of the best sports photo category for circulation 12,500 and over.

“It takes time and patience to get a good volleyball shot like the one entered by Paul vanPeenen of the Coquitlam NOW, and high school gyms have notoriously poor lighting in which to work,” the judges wrote. “It’s a good photo and shows the intensity of the game.”

For more information on this year’s winners, go to www.newspaperscanada.ca.

Items we use everyday, like gasoline, are taxed at the same rate under HST. However, services like landscaping are taxed more.

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Goods like furniture, electronics, and video games have the same amount of tax as they had before the HST was implemented.

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One of the school’s goals is to increase students’ ability to communicate persuasively with both oral and written language.

The Sneak Peak at Persuasion event Class Act included an Jennifer McFee assembly, classroom visits and a parent appreciation tea.

Topics ranged from best pets and sports to persuasive ads and the salmon life cycle.

Making sweet music

Tri-Cities music students recently participated in the seventh-annual Music Monday event, which united more than 600,000 Canadian students in song from coast to coast.

Each year on the first Monday in May, teachers across the country take students outdoors to perform the same song at the same time in their communities.

This year, students from 1,600 schools simultaneously performed the official Music Monday theme song “Tomorrow is Coming,” by Juno-nominated artist Luke Doucet.

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Baker’s Corner opens doors

Baker’s Corner Parent Participation Preschool is hosting an open house and registration night on Thursday, May 27 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Baker Drive Elementary School, 885 Baker Dr. in Coquitlam.

The preschool offers classes for threeand four-year-olds. For more information, visit www.bakerscornerpreschool. com or phone 604-461-5848.

Glenayre grows with grant

Glenayre Elementary recently received the first-ever Run for One Planet legacy grant for environmental stewardship.

Runners Matt Hill and Stephanie Tait raised environmental awareness on their North American run across 10 provinces and 25 states. They presented a $1,000 cheque to the school and led the students on a celebratory run. The money will go towards the school’s food garden, which will be used for classroom-based learning and a lunchtime garden club.

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Coquitlam opts out of fall referendum questions jkurucz@thenownews.com Coquitlam council opted last week not to include any supplementary questions on the ballot for the municipal elections later this year.

The option to strike a subcommittee to explore the idea was originally brought up at Monday’s council meeting, but deferred until Wednesday’s committee meeting. Although councillors nixed the idea Wednesday, there is still time to reconsider the idea before the summer break in August.

“Staff are not bringing forward any reports discussing the issue unless council indicates that they have an interest in doing so,” city clerk Jay Gilbert said.

The concept of introducing ballot questions came to light during last year’s byelection, when two non-binding referendum questions were put before the Coquitlam electorate regarding smoking in public areas and off-leash dog areas in the city.

The intent behind those questions was twofold: improve voter turnout and engage the community in a

Census shorter, but still mandatory Andrew Fleming editorial@thenownews.com Census communications manager Peter Liang wants to remind Canadians that it’s still necessary to fill out the census forms they’ve just received in the mail. This year, it just won’t necessarily take as long.

“The census remains mandatory,” said Liang. “What has changed is the long-form census has been replaced by the new voluntary National Household Survey.”

Last summer, the Conservative government decided to get rid of the mandatory long-form census.

The new “short form” questionnaires contain 10 basic questions on things like age and marital status. Canadians can be fined up to $500 if they do not fill them out.

“By law, every household in Canada must complete that one,” explained Liang, adding one in three households will be asked to follow up with a longer voluntary survey.

Both questionnaires can be filled out online at www. census2011.gc.ca. A special helpline offering translation services is available by calling 1-877-777-2011.

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House concert honours composer ArtsConnect is teaming up with a grassroots organization to offer an intimate musical experience.

Yarilo Contemporary Music Ensemble, featuring TriCities-based musicians, is set to host a series of house concerts in the College Park area of Port Moody.

On May 29, the Yarilo Music Ensemble will present the inaugural performance, entitled “Für Nikolai — Time and Again,” as a tribute to composer and friend Nikolai Korndorf on the 10th anniversary of his death in May 2001.

On the program will be Korndorf’s haunting “Lullaby” for two pianos and his beautiful “Triptych” for cello and piano, with guest Ariel Barnes on cello.

Vancouver composer Jocelyn Morlock will offer a poignant tribute to Korndorf: “Half-Light and Somnolent Rains” for two pianos, alongside Jane Hayes and Anna Levy.

Georgian composer, Giya Kancheli’s “Time… and Again” for violin and piano, with guest Marc Destrubé on violin, will also be performed.

The concert will also be live-streamed at www.yarilomusic.com. Doors to the concert open at 1:30 p.m., and the performance begins at 2 p.m.

Yarilo is planning four house concerts in total: “Modus Operandi” on June 14, “Path to Simplicity” on June 26 and “The Classics” on July 10.

Tickets are $20 or $15 for seniors and students.

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Maple Leaf Singers music director Wilson Fowlie (centre) may design software by day, but he swears he’s designed to do one thing: sing.

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oquitlam resident Wilson Fowlie can’t imagine a life without music.

By day a software developer, by night a music aficionado and talented music director, he is celebrating a double musical anniversary.

Twenty years ago, he added his bass voice to the ranks of the 60-voice show choir the Maple Leaf Singers.

And on May 28 and 29, at the Maple Leaf Singers’ 44th annual spring show at Massey Theatre in New Westminster, he’ll celebrate 10 years as the group’s music director.

Ontario-born Wilson Fowlie studied music throughout his school

said. years and received a bachelor of fine “Music has an incredibly positive arts in Music from York University, effect on people. Singing physicToronto in 1989.

After making B.C. his home, Fowlie ally makes you feel good; singing for others makes you feel great. Our joined the Maple Leaf Singers in audiences clearly 1991. During 10 years enjoy it. as a choir member, “And I get to direct he performed bass “Music is like air; a group of people solos, led an a cappelI need it in my life, who revel in it — I’m la quartet, arranged happy.” music for the quartet and I think a lot of The Maple Leaf and the choir, served people do, whether or Singers have a 44on the choir execunot they realize it.” year entertainment tive and as assistant history in the Lower conductor. Fowlie Mainland. It originbecame music direcWilson Fowlie ated in 1968 with 24 tor of the Maple Leaf Music Director members under the Singers in 2001. leadership of George While it may sound and Marie Gillis. like a list of accomWhat started off as plishments to some, the Coquitlam resident insists singing a 24-member group now consists of 60 individuals ranging from 20 to 70 is more on the level of survival. years of age.

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Coquitlam’s Lindy Sisson named arts champion

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t the annual Assembly of B.C. Arts Councils conference, Lindy Sisson, executive director of the ACT Arts Centre and Theatre and the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Arts Council, received an 2011 Community Arts Champions Award as an outstanding champion for the arts in British Columbia schools and communities.

Sisson’s contributions to arts and culture in Canada span a 30-year career, which creative architect Dolly Hopkins noted has been markedly devoted to mentorship.

“She had always impressed me with her desire to build community-engaged arts and support mentorship for younger artists in the Lower Mainland,” Dolly Hopkins, a speaker and creative architect, said of Sisson’s contributions.

“Her vision has encouraged and fostered countless new companies who carry on various traditions of celebration art, public art, community-driven art, circus, stilt walking, fire art, etc. She is extremely important, not just in the local community but nationally and internationally.”

She dove into arts leadership early in her career as the director of theatre for young audiences at the Citadel, which included producing the Edmonton International Children’s Festival and the Teen Festival of the Arts.

She moved on to become the tour manager for Judith Marcuse Dance Company before shifting into the role of general manager for

the Playwrights Theatre Centre. Closer to home, she has also served as the executive director of ArtsConnect for the Tri-Cities.

“She is an extraordinarily creative, committed, thoughtful and effective administrator.

Her wide-ranging experience and her deep understanding of the potent roles that the arts can play in our communities have resulted in countless successful policies and programs over many years,” Judith Marcuse said of Sisson.

“She is a staunch and canny advocate of arts and culture; she has been a tireless worker in defense of both private and public sector support for the arts. Her intelligence and expertise is admired by our community and by her peers.”

In her current position as executive director for the ACT Arts Centre and Theatre, Sisson’s mandate is to connect community with the performing and visual arts in significant ways, offer interactive arts education opportunities and enable performing artists to stage their work and engage with new audiences.

Community Arts Champion Awards are awarded each year in conjunction with Arts and Culture Week. They serve to recognize those individuals or organizations who have contributed to the development and promotion of the arts in the province.

For a list of past winners or more information about the awards, visit www.bcartsweek. org/arts-champions/index.html.

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Lindy Sisson accepts a Community Arts Champions Award for her contributions.

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erforming artists who have harboured a desire to be “that musician at SkyTrain” once again have their chance, as auditions for licenses in the 25th anniversary of the TransLink musicians program are set to go ahead.

A total of 40 buskers perform on a regular basis at several high-traffic SkyTrain stations in Burnaby and Vancouver.

“So You Think You Can Busk?” is open to musicians, and past auditions have brought some strange and wonderful acts.

Performers specializing in classical guitar, down-home fiddling, rap and even jazz alpenhorn have graced the halls of TransLink facilities in past years.

As it is every year, the challenge for the judges is to find those who have “it” — the ability to grab, hold and entertain the thousands of transit customers and passersby for 30 to 90 seconds.

The auditions will be held Friday, June 10, beginning at 9 a.m. at Metrotower 2, fourth floor, 4720 Kingsway in Burnaby.

Youth improv on offer The Learning Disabilities Association, Fraser North Chapter holds an improv workshop for youth 12 and up at Minnekhada Middle and Second Storey Theatre that runs until July 5.

The cost of the program is $50 and includes the students’ performance at the theatre.

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Online applications are available to be downloaded and printed from TransLink’s website: www.translink. ca/en/About-TransLink/DoingBusiness-with-TransLink/BuskerProgram.aspx.

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All performers will be assigned a specific audition time to perform in front of adjudicators on June 10.

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Those auditioning must supply their own equipment — including music stand, microphones, amplifiers, stool, etc.

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This year, TransLink is welcoming Dawn Chubai from CityTV’s Breakfast Television, herself a fine jazz musician, to help adjudicate the auditions.

TransLink public information officer and former broadcaster Drew Snider will also be on hand.

Unfortunately, due to space restrictions, So You Think You Can Busk? is not open for members of the public to watch.

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some complication along the ’m sitting in my RV typing way. my column this month, I am constantly in awe enjoying some time in of the engineerBoston Bar ing behind such — beautiful. projects. As we I love our RV drove past with and am optimisour RV, I smiled at tic that we may the overpass being yet see sumconstructed right at mer and some Cape Horn, where perfect RVing currently the top weather this Growing Pains part is about two year (please!). feet away from This time Clare Adams meeting the ramp however, we that is being conmay be taking our inspiration from Bobs and structed separately. It looks like it will meet just fine and I Lolo’s “Raindrop Pop” song have no doubt that it will, but and getting out there in the the precise calculations and rain, jumping in puddles and planning required to start at splashing about — unless the two ends of something with sun decides to come back out. the intention of getting them But it’s not so much RVing to join seamlessly seems as that I want to write about. overwhelming a task as tryOur latest drive out of the ing to get my seven-year-old Lower Mainland on a long girl and three-year-old boy to weekend has made me realize find their way to picking just that there are a lot of paralone DVD for them to enjoy lels between the Cape Horn together. interchange and new bridge The fine art of negotiation project and parenting. might require no construction Both start with the promtools or precision engineering, ise of delivering something but it does require the same new, an exciting change and degree of tenacity, and there improved quality of life, and are times I think that the you quickly realize that neiwhole upgrade might be comther is accomplished without plete before my kids can come a great deal of investment, to an agreement (I refuse to mastermind planning and

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The whole idea of managing a project while the traffic still flows is also something that commands from me the utmost respect.

It’s one thing to imagine sitting down and being able to plan out a new and better road system, but quite another to then figure out how to do this without asking the whole city

to stay at home for a few years until it’s ready.

Likewise with bringing up kids. How many times as a parent do we wish we had our own pause button to give us five minutes to Google how best to (as in my own case recently) remove a Canucks flag, that is half in through the window, but now completely stuck with the window open because the flag material is trapped in the door frame, while we are inside the car wash.

We don’t have time, we have to think on our feet constantly, shifting the cones and trying new diversions; doing our best not to let on to our kids that in fact we’re just winging this whole parenting thing, so bear with us (it will be a while before Son wants to go near a car wash again, but at least he’s not holding it against the Canucks — go Vancouver!).

Soon enough, the construction will be completed and delivering key improvement,

and my kids will be grownup, contributing members of society.

In the meantime, as we sit in traffic, crawling along and watching the cones moving week to week, at least we have Bobs and Lolo to keep the kids entertained.

I just hope the construction crews are having at least half as much fun as we’re having along the way.

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Good Shepherd Lutheran Church hosts its annual yard and bake sale form 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1504 Sprice Ave., Coquitlam.

Yaakar-Entre Femmes/ Women Helping Women host a garage sale from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 947 Shiloh Crt., Coquitlam. Household items, used books, toys and more available.

Coquitlam Inspiration Garden holds two workshops.

From 9 to 10:30 a.m., Garden Works will present on how to create hanging moss baskets.

Cost is $50. From noon to 3 p.m., Jim Hayes from the Port Moody Photography Club will discuss macro photography.

Cost is $25. Registration is required for both programs.

Information: www.coquitlam. ca/inspirationgarden.

604-671-1060. meets from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Kyle Centre offers dropat Hyde Creek Recreation in bridge for all Centre, 1379 skill levels from Laurier Ave. in 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

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Games follow New memevents@thenownews.com reasonably priced bers welcome. soup and sandwich Information: lunch prepared lincolntm.freeby Community Integration toasthost.info or Shirley at

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Services Society, which supports adults with disabilities.

Information: 604-469-4561.

Country Club. Golf entries have sold out, but dinner is at 5:30 p.m. and tickets are available at 604-464-2716 or www. tricitieschamber.com.

Hyde Creek Watershed Society meets at 7:15 p.m. at the Hyde Creek Education Centre and Hatchery, 3636 Coast Meridian Rd., Port

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1

Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce turns 40 and celebrates with a birthday tournament and dinner at the Westwood Plateau Golf and

Coquitlam. All welcome.

Information: 604-461-3474 or www.hydecreek.org.

SHARE alcohol and drug program staff continue the education series with a discussion on anger from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 2615 Clarke St. in Port Moody. Program is free.

Information: 604-936-3900.

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SUNDAY, MAY 29

Port Coquitlam Lions Club hosts the fourth-annual Walk for Guide Dogs at Lions Park in PoCo. Registration is 9 a.m. and the walk begins at 10 a.m.

Pledge forms are available at pet food stores and veterinarians’ offices. Proceeds support the training of dogs to become guides for the visually impaired and mobility challenged. Information: Gord at 604-941-5140 or pzcgrg@ shaw.ca.

Harmony performs their With Glowing Hearts … and Voices concert at 2 p.m. at Como Lake United Church, 535 Marmont St. in Coquitlam. Tickets are $15 and available by calling Meredith at 604-469-1641.

Dogwood Songsters perform Young At Heart from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St. Tickets are $6, and children 10 and under are free.

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Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce holds a seminar on finance for entrepreneurs from 6 to 8:45 p.m. in the Nancy Bennett Room of the Coquitlam Public Library’s Poirier Branch. Program is free, but registration is required. Information: www. tricitieschamber.com or Eysa at 778-284-7026, Ext. 2114.

Learning Disabilities Association, Fraser North Chapter holds an improv workshop for youth 12 and up at Minnekhada Middle and Second Storey Theatre that runs until July 5. Cost is $50 and includes performance at the theatre. Registration is limited to 10. Information: ldafrasernorth@gmail.com.

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et your child’s imagination run wild with a summer devoted to the arts.

Registration for Place des Arts’ popular Summer Fun! Art Camps has begun, and parents are invited to sign their children up for a host of activities to pass their summer in creative ways.

Summer Fun! runs for five weeks from July 4 to Aug. 5 and is full of stimulating and creative visual art, music, dance, drama and literary art classes for kids ages 5 to 12 and youth ages 12 to 14.

Summer Fun offers flexibility, choice, innovation, high quality instruction, after-hours care and lots of summertime fun.

Unlike other art camps with set schedules, Summer Fun allows students to tailor a schedule of classes to match their specific interests.

Five- to 12-year-olds can take anywhere from one week-long class to a full day of 50-minute, week-long classes.

Each week offers many different classes, with some of the most popular classes repeating throughout the sum-

mer.

Youth, ages 12 to 14, can fully engage in the arts in Summer Fun’s three-hour, week-long workshops

designed specifically with that age group in mind.

Options include: • For ages five to 12: art from nature, creative movement, digital photography, circus arts, claymation, build a bug, cartooning, drama fun, dye and knit, embroidery, happy hands drumming, print making, musical theatre basics, fibre arts, stitch-astuffie, street dance, start acting out and more.

• For ages 12 to 14: Two weeks of the popular summer clay intensive are offered in weeks 1 and 3 and week-long workshops are available in jewelry design, fantasy writing, inspired writing, stage combat, songwriting, fibre arts sampler, musical theatre and digital photography.

Registration for Summer Fun! Art Camp can be done online at www.placedesarts.ca or in person at 1120 Brunette Ave. in Coquitlam.

Place des Arts’ summer program guide containing complete details can be picked up at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam), at local libraries and recreation centres or by visiting www.placedesarts.ca for a downloadable PDF version.

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Summer Fun camps allow kids to experiment with paint (above) and papier mâché (left).

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f you’d like your child to experience an unforgettable week learning about animals, sign them up for one of the BC SPCA’s summer camps being held throughout B.C. Kids participate in a range of educational and fun activities, including animalthemed games, skits, crafts, guest speakers and more.

“The highlight for many of the kids who take part in our camps is the time they spend every day interacting with, and learning about, small animals such as cats, rats and other small furry creatures,” says BC SPCA humane education manager Paula Neuman.

“They also spend time with very lovable dogs belonging to SPCA staff members.”

All dogs participating in the camps have been temperament tested by BC SPCA animal welfare professionals.

In addition to learning about pet care, animal health and welfare, Neuman says the children will come away with a wealth of knowledge about farm animal welfare, wild animals, the environment and careers in the field of animal welfare.

Camp spaces fill up quickly, so please register early.

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Thespians train in summer at theatre company camp The pre-teen program is geared towards those who are eight to 12 years old, and they learn to sharpen their acting skills and to develop more confidence in all aspects of their daily life through fun games and exercises. They will also prepare an actual production, which they will

School may be out for summer, but that doesn’t mean young thespians must exit stage-right.

The Royal Canadian Theatre Company is holding its annual summer camps for children and youth interested in honing their acting chops.

present when camp concludes with a performance for friends and family.

It will run from July 4 to 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The teen program is tailored to youth 13 to 18 years, and is suited for those with or without experience to help students improve their

improvisational, character development, scene study and audition technique skills while at the same time working on voice and movement techniques through fun, informative activities. It is scheduled for July 11 to 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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ted in each camp, and all courses are taught by experienced actors who are currently working professionally in the field. The cost is $350 per student.

To register or for more information, visit the company’s website at www.rctheatreco.com.

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runner, a speedskater, a basketball team, a midfielder, a statistician and a coach. These all add up to a great class of people.

For its second ceremony, the Coquitlam Sports Hall of Fame will induct an inspiring group of athletes and leaders for 2011.

Entering the hall will be three-time Olympians Leah Pells and Neal Marshall, national team soccer player Geoff Aunger, the 1972 Centennial Centaurs basketball team and builders Percy Perry and Stan Shillington.

Pells, Marshall and Aunger all had the honour of representing Canada on the world stage.

From 1992 to 2000, Pells competed at three Summer Olympics, placing fourth in the 1,500metre event in Atlanta. She was at one time ranked first in the world in her middle distance races.

Marshall was also a three-time Olympian, from 1992 to 1998. He was the first Canadian speedskater to win a world individual title, and claimed the Canadian all-round championship crown six times. For a span of nearly nine months, Marshall held the world record for the men’s 1,500-m event.

Soccer was Aunger’s ticket to see the world.

He played in the pro leagues in North America and in Britain, and in 1991 he made his debut for Canada and went on to achieve 44 caps, including 13 FIFA World Cup qualification matches.

The Centennial Centaurs basketball team, led by future Olympian and pro basketball star Lars Hansen and coached by longtime Coquitlam instructor Gord Betcher, knocked off the defending champion North Delta Huskies 60-40 in 1972 to capture the school’s only B.C. AAA boys basketball title.

When it came to track and field, Percy Perry was the guiding force behind rebuilding the Coquitlam Cheetahs club. Under his guidance, the program found its legs and went on to train two-time Olympian Tara (nee Perry) Self — Percy’s daughter, who has succeeded him as head coach. Percy Perry passed away in 2005.

With his training in journalism, Stan Shillington applied his knack for research and writing to fill in the blanks of Canadian lacrosse history. He also became known as the dean of stats, helping collect, record and track Canada’s official summer sport.

All six honourees contributed to their sport and to the athletic culture of Coquitlam. Their achievements transcend municipal, provincial and national boundaries, and set a standard of excellence deserving of the Hall of Fame’s recognition.

They will be celebrated in an induction ceremony at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22 at the Coquitlam Sports Centre, 630 Poirier St. Tickets for the event are $25 and are available by e-mailing info@coquitlamshof.com or by calling 604-616-1341.

For information about Coquitlam Sports Hall of Fame, visit www.coquitlamshof.com.

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here were a couple of new additions on display Friday in the season opener for the Coquitlam Adanacs.

Forward Jon Diplock was wearing another one after the game.

The senior A Adanacs broke open a onegoal game with eight straight goals en route to a 15-8 victory over the Burnaby Lakers.

Diplock, a second-year offensive stick coming off a 10-goal season, cashed in three times and wore the club’s newly minted yellow hard hat on Friday.

“I just wanted to do what I’ve done right in practice, do my cuts and limit the mistakes … we’ve been running a lot so we’ve been in good shape so we’ve got to keep our pace,” said Diplock.

The 23-year-old completed his hat trick

“They got within one goal and we kind of by shouldering his way past a Laker defender cut out their transition for the last half, in along the left boards and carrying him to the the last five-six minutes (of the second) we crease — before burying a quick shot past went on a run to get the momentum back,” Scott Lowe. remarked Harnett, signed primarily for his The game hard hat award, which head defence. coach Bob Salt established during his ten“Ross Halliday made a great pass to me ure in New Westminster, may be new to and I just fired it, Coquitlam but it just shut my eyes looked well-fitted and fired it.” for the five-foot-nine “They got within one goal and Dane Dobbie Diplock, who wore a sheepish grin during we kind of cut out their transition scored two goals and set up four others, a post-game interfor the last half … we went on a while Cory Conway view. run to get the momentum back.” and Daryl Veltman “It’s the first win racked up five for the team, so points apiece. Also yeah, it’s a real good Jon Harnett tallying twice were feeling,” he noted.

Coquitlam Adanac Jason Jones, Russell “I’m happy that we Thomas and Peter won and I’m happy Veltman. to wear it.”

The Adanacs are The Lakers kept set to play host to Maple Ridge on Saturday, pace with Coquitlam in the first and briefly held a 3-2 lead before the visitors started put- 7 p.m. at the Coquitlam Sports Centre, 630 Poirier St. ting together the pieces.

For the home opener, the Adanacs are Five consecutive goals put the Adanacs in offering free admission for children 16 and front 7-3 before Burnaby fired back. With the under, with a tailgate party kicking off the score 7-6 and a Laker powerplay just winding proceedings in the parking lot at 5:30 p.m. down, newcomer Jon Harnett barrelled in on For information, visit the team’s website at two defenders and snapped home a momenwww.adanaclacrosse.com. tum breaker that kicked off Coquitlam’s run.

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Follow the garage sale trail every issue of the classifieds.

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REAL ESTATE RENTALS Real Estate Services

6005

WE BUY HOMES IN ANY CONDITION NO SIGNS OR OPEN HOUSES Call 604- 250-9007 www.t-rahproperties.com

6007

BUSINESSES FOR SALE

INSURANCE AGENCY Small insurance agency in the Fraser Valley specializing in travel medical insurance with sales premium over $850,000 in the past year.

Pls reply to box 1312758 C/O Chilliwack Times 45951 Trethewey Ave. Chilliwack, BC V2P 1K4

6020

Houses - Sale

6020-01

Real Estate

uSELLaHOME.com

Sell your home, only $99. 604-574-5243 Delta Price Reduced studio condo, 19+ complex, pool, park, $94,900 597-8361 id4714 Sry Bear Creek Park beauty 1440sf rancher, gated 45+ $275,900 597-0616 id5234

6020

Houses - Sale

6020-04

Burnaby

6508

Apt/Condos

1 & 2 BR, 1180 Landsdowne Dr. $895 up, carpets, drapes, balc./ patio, outdoor pool, tennis crt, NO PET. nr Coq Ctre. Avail now or June 1st. 604-942-2865 NEW WEST 1 BR apt, $700 & up, n/s, n/p, n/d, nr Douglas College & skytrain. 604-839-8156.

6BDRM/4BTH 4737 VICTORY ST Huge Character/Heritage Home, in sought after Metrotown Area near Crystal Mall, Large 1800+ SQFT Suite Major Revenue Potential, fully updated up to code plumbing and electrical new kitchen with S/S appliances, granite counters, GOTO: randyrinaldo.com for more info, pictures, videos OPEN HOUSE MAY: 21, 22 2-4PM $1,188,000 Call: (604) 781-4995 email: ranrin82@shaw.ca

6020-24

North Delta

ABSOLUTELY BEST Deal on Market! 1,100 sf rancher, 3 br, 1 bath, 8,600sq ft lot.$289,000. Ron Rudy Mac Realty 604-590-2444

6050

Out Of Town Property

BBY HIGHGATE Bright & Lrg 1 BR, newly reno’d. Avail Immed, Inc heat/hot water. 778-994-2334

BBY, HIGHGATE. Clean 1 BR, fridge/stove, parking. Low Rent.

No pets. Avail now. 604-803-9104 BBY METROTOWN 1 & 2 BR. Avail Immed, Clean, quiet bldng.

Inc heat/hot water. 778-242-3422 BBY, METROTOWN. 1 - 2 BR. Clean, quiet bldg. Incl heat/hot water. Immed. 778-323-0237 BBY S. Bach & 2 BR. $620, $860 incl hw, ug prkg, WiFi, hardwood, storage cat ok, 604-818-1129 COQ 1 BR condo close to all amens, 5 appls, ug parking, corner unit, n/s, n/p, Quiet building. Avail Jun 1. 604-314-1375 COQ • Austin Heights Clean quiet 2 BR apts avail.

Sorry no pets. 604-936-5755

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www.bcforeclosures.com 6 BR home from $18,000 down $1,850/mo. 604-538-8888, Alain @ Sutton WC Realty W. Rock

6008

Condos/ Townhouses

6008-24

New Mayne Is. Craftsman!

1300 sf 4 min to beach level south exp lot $369,000 more pics; theborsos@shaw.ca 250.539.3124

6065

Recreation Property

50% CO-OWNER SOUGHT for professionally managed late model Meridian 391 luxury motor yacht with prime moorage downtown Vancouver. Skippering/ training available. 604-669-2248. www.one4yacht.com CANCEL YOUR TIMESHARE No Risk Program STOP Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today.

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6008

Condos/ Townhouses

Port Coquitlam

Extra Large 2 Bedrooms.

Close to Lougheed Mall & S.F.U.

office: 604- 939-4903 cell: 778- 229-1358

AMBER (W)

401 Westview St, Coq Large Units.

Near Lougheed Mall.

Transportation & S.F.U.

office: 604- 939-2136 cell: 604- 805-9490 AMBER ROCHESTOR 545 Rochester Ave, Coq

Close to Lougheed Mall, S.F.U. & Transportation. office: 604- 936-3907

CALYPSO COURT 1030 - 5th Ave, New West Near Transportation & Douglas College.

Well Managed Building.

office: 604- 524-8174 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

$3000 rebate for down pmt & legal package.1 bdrm + den, 1 bath, 2 prkg. & locker, located Central Poco. $219,000.

Visit RGhomesales.com Gilles Laliberte Royal Lepage Coronation West 604-839-5686

6020

Houses - Sale

6020-30

6020

Houses - Sale

Port Moody

JUNIPER COURT 415 Westview St, Coq

Close to Lougheed Mall, all Transportation Connections, Schools & S.F.U.

office: 604- 939-8905 cell: 604- 916-0261 KING ALBERT COURT 1300 King Albert, Coq Close to Transportation, Schools & S.F.U.

office: 604-937-7343 cell: 778-829-3567

6508

Apt/Condos

JUNE 1, New 1 BR in upgraded building, No pets, $735/mo + 50% Hydro. 621 Colburne St., New West. Call 604-454-454.

Don’t Miss THIS! Large 1 br $800 & 2 br $960.

1117 Ridgeway Ave. incl heat, hot water, dw, cat ok, ns, avail June 1, Raymar Realty. 604-782-5941

Large bright 1br from $765.

New reno. Incl heat, hot water, dw np, 1016 Howie Ave. nr Austin Raymar Realty. 778-828-6345 GROSVENOR HOUSE 1 BR Apt, incls ht & h/w. By Moody Park. 720 - 7th Ave, New West. N/P, N/S. 604-517-1077 NEW WEST. RENO’ed 1 BR & 2 BR. New Kitchen/Bathroom, Carpet, Appliances. From $795 & $1050. 604-724-8353

Boat access. Gorgeous home on the ocean. Home needs to be completed, but is stunning. $849,900.

Visit RGhomesales.com Gilles Laliberte Royal Lepage Coronation West 604-839-5686

604 - 941 - 7721

6508

Apt/Condos

RIVERS INLET Apartments

(Coquitlam Centre area) Bachelor, 1 BR & 2 BR Apts, 3 appls, incls heat & hot water, bldg laundry room on each flr.

Avail now. Sorry no pets.

Call 604-942-2012 coquitlampropertyrentals.com

ROTARY TOWER 25 Clute St, New West

Port Moody NEW PORT VILLAGE Highrise DELUXE Condo GREAT LOCATION. 1 BR & Den • 900 sq. ft

7 appls, parking, storage.

Rec & Amenity rooms. NS/NP

604- 983- 8046

VILLA MARGARETA 320-9th St, New West

Bach & 1 BR Available.

All Suites Have Balconies.

Undergrd Parking Available.

Refs Required. Small Pet Ok.

CALL 604 715-7764 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

GARDEN VILLA

1010 6th Ave, New West 1 BR & 2 BR Available.

Beautiful atrium with fountain.

By shops, college & transit.

Pets negotiable. Ref required.

CALL 604 715-7764 NEW WEST

Call 604-518-5040

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.

Office/Retail Rent

POCO RETAIL 1236sf, $3200, 2569 Shaughnessy St. Air cond, exc loc acreoss from City Hall.

Jun 1. Bill Evans 604-836-2494

6595

Shared Accommodation

6595-20

Coq./Poco/ Port Moody

ROOM WITH a View, in a house, incls util/cbl/ph/wd, $450/mo.

Avail now. N/P, 604-315-6611

ROYAL CRESCENT ESTATES

FURN GR lev room, $475 incls hydro/cbl tv, sh’d w/d & kitch/bath.

Nr skytrn. NS/NP. 778-892-1936

Bayside Property Services Ltd.

22588 Royal Crescent Ave, Maple Ridge Large units. Close to Golden Ears Bridge. Great view of River

office: 604- 463-0857 cell: 604- 375-1768

1 BR Apt, $750/mo, 2 BR Apt, $925/mo, 3 BR Apt, $1100/mo.

Heat, hot water, parking.

Family living, daycare available.

Near kids’ park, basketball court and Skytrain.

No pets. Available now.

604 939-0944

6510

Co-ops

115 PLACE CO-OP Located in Burnaby near Lougheed Town Centre

Accepting applications for waiting list for 2 BR’s - suits Couples.

Very reasonable unit fees.

Adult oriented high rise. Pool, exercise room and workshop.

No Pets. Participation mandatory and $2000 share purchase required.

Enquiries to Membership Committee

6595-40

6602

New Westminster

Suites/Partial Houses

BBY CARIBOO Hill, 2 BR bsmt, 1000sf, alarm, sat tv, shared w/d, $1050/mo incl utils. Nr amens, June 1, N/s, N/p. 604 525-7206

6515

Duplexes - Rent

BBY, GOV’T Road. Very large 2 BR suite, full bath, shared w/d. $1300/mo + util. Ns/np. Near BCIT, SFU, Brentwood Mall & Bby Lake. Immed. 778-991-7058 BBY, HIGHGATE. 1 BR + den, f/bath, sh’d W/D. Suits 1. Ns/np. $675 incl utl. Jun1. 604-522-6525 BBY HOSPITAL area. Newer 1 BR, Avail June 1. $720 incls utls, cable, net. NS/NP. 604-433-4714 BBY, N. 1 BR bsmt avail July 1.

Nr transit, mall, grocery. Suits 1.

Furn’d or Unfurn’d. NS/NP. $725 incls utls, cable. 604-299-1852 BBY, N. 1 BR, f/bath, W/D, hrdwd floors, Cat ok. $900 for 1 person, incl utils. June 1. 778-898-5159

BBY, N. New, large 2 BR suite. All new applis., private entry, alarm, w/d, $1,100/mo incl all util. N/s, n/p. Immed. Refs. 604-716-4703

BBY, N. 3 BR, upper. SxS. 2 f/ba.

1200 sf. Priv w/d. $1600/mo incl util. Ns/np. July 1. 604-298-0634.

6540

Houses - Rent

CALL 604 525-2122

BONSOR APTS

COQ Rancher, 3 BR, lrg f/yrd, carport. Nr Lougheed Mall, skytrn. $1250. No smoke, No pets.

604-939-9670 or 604-726-9670

COQ Westwood Plateau. N/S, N/P. 2 BR, f/bath, $900 inc utils.

Avail Immed. 778-847-7637

COQ/BBY, near Lougheed Mall/ bus/park/skytrain, 5 BR hse, 2 full baths, 2 kitchens, f/p. NS, Ref. Avail Jun 1. 604-785-1699 SRY CENTRAL, near skytrain. 3 BR detached bsmt house, appls, f/yrd. Avail June 1. $1,200/mo + util. 604-580-8017 or email: pchappelle@kinsmenplace.org

6450

Miscellaneous Rentals

MONTECITO TOWERS

GATED PARKING AVAILABLE

Bach, 1 BR & 2 BR

New Westminster

99-7360 Halifax St, Bby

604 420-5636

www.montecitotowers.com

NEW WEST. 1 BR, top floor. Sh’d w/d. $710/mo incl hydro. Near RCH & Skytrain. 604-524-8990 POCO. 2 BR, f/ba, f/p, priv w/d.

Great view! Ns/Np. $950/mo incl utls. Avail now. 604-944-1479

POCO. 2 BR, g/l. Priv w/d & entry.

Big fenced yard. Ns/np. $900/mo incl hydro. June 1. 604-941-3068 POCO 2 BR ste, Avail Jun 1, $1000 incls utils, 650 sqft, cats ok, shared w/d. 604-468-1261

6605

Townhouses Rent

BBY NORTH 3 BR, Broadway/ Sperling, nr SFU, quiet area, ns/ np, $1650. July 1. 604-505-5039

WOODLAND PARK

TOWNHOMES Professionally managed family townhome complex on 28 acres located in beautiful Port Moody.

Spacious 2 BR & 3 BR units, 5 appls, inste W/D, walk out bsmt, 1 parking.

Cat friendly.

Contact 604-939-0221 woodland@rentmidwest.com

RIVERS INLET Townhouses

(Coquitlam Centre area) • 2 BR Townhouse • 3 BR Townhouse 1.5 bath, 2 levels, 5 appls, decorative fireplace, carport. Sorry no pets.

• 1 & 2 BR Apts also avail.

BBY SOUTH. Lrg 1 BR gr lev, own W/D, NS/NP. Suits cpl. $825 incls utls. Refs. 604-526-7335

COQ, MARINER Way, 1 BR gr lev, Own W/D, sep entry. Avail now, $700 incls utls. NS/NP. 604-945-6755 or 604-767-8049

or Bayside Property Services Office: 604-432-7774

NEW WEST. 1 BR. Shared w/d. ns/np. $725 incl hydro. Avail Now. 604-325-0453, 604-761-0453

BBY, NORTH. 2 BR. F/bath, d/w, sh’d w/d, f/p. Ns/np. $975/mo incl util. Quiet area. 604-298-0634.

COQ 2076 Austin Ave, 3 BR, 2 bath, all appls, dbl garage. $1250 + util, Avail Now. Pet ok. By amens. 604-780-2965, 417-2700

Contact Alex 604-999-9978

N. WEST, Hume Park, Braid skytrain. Lrg 2 BR, sh’d W/D, prkg. $950 incls utils, cable/net. Avail Jun 1. NS/NP. 604-540-2177

Call 604-942-2012

COQ BRAND NEW Austin/Blue Mtns. 1 BR ste, own W/D. $700 incls utls. Av Immed. NS/NP. 604-939-2155 or 604-537-1990

Renovated high rise, concrete building. Penthouse, 1 BR & 2 BR available. Very close to Metrotown, Skytrain & Bonsor swimming pool. Rent includes heat, hot water. Refs req’d.

Suites/Partial Houses

coquitlampropertyrentals.com

BBY N. Lrg 3 BR upper flr. Nr SFU all amens. $1450 incl util, sh’d w/d. N/s, n/p. 604-420-7998

BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

6602

POCO 2 BR T/H $785/mo. Quietfamily complex, No Pets! Avail Now. Call 604-464-0034

Call 604 421-1222

BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

St Andrews Street 1 BR Apt, Large balcony, updated, nr transit & amens.

Available Now. Small pet ok with pet deposit.

6565

Age 55 or over. Beautiful view.

Bach high rise apt.

Close to trans & shopping.

Rent incl all utils. Refs req.

Contact Ana Cell: 778-859-0798

Whitgift Gardens

2232 McAllister Port Coquitlam 3 BR Apartment Available July 1

* Newly reno’d, quiet secure bldg, walk to all amenities. * Near WC Express. * Rent incls heat, hot water, fridge, stove, priv balcony & window coverings * Laundry & Storage ea floor * No pets ✔ Wheel Chair Access

The NOW COQUITLAM, PORT COQUITLAM, PORT MOODY, ANMORE AND BELCARRA

CALL 604 723-8215 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

7010

Personals

DATING SERVICE. Long-Term/ Short-Term Relationships, Free to Try!!! 1-877-297-9883. Live intimate conversation, Call: #4011 or 1-888-534-6984. Live adult 1on1 Call: 1-866-311-9640 or #4010. Meet Local Single Ladies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+).

Angel Massage Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Thai

COQ WW Plateau, Deluxe, 1600+sf, 3 BR gr lev ste, 2 f/baths, sauna, all appls, granite foyier, hrdwd flrs, storage, alarm. $1500 incls utls. N/S. Pet negot.

Avail Jun15/Jul1. 604-970-2888

full body rub • sauna & steam Sun-Thur 10-Midnight Fri/Sat 10am-1pm

604-294-8038 604-355-8038

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HOME SERVICES

8010

Alarm/Security

ALARM 604-463-7919 Systems Ltd.

8020

Blinds & Draperies

8125

Gutters

PRESSURE WASHING, Gutter Cleaning and Repairs Call George • 778-859-7793

8130

Handyperson

PROFESSIONAL HANDYMAN For Homes or Businesses.

Call Dave at 778-386-3844

8185

Moving & Storage

AFFORDABLE MOVING 1 to 3 Men

1, 3, 5, 7 or 10 Ton $ From

45 We accept Visa, Mastercard & Interac 604-537-4140

Landscaping

★ AMAZING TOUCH LAND’G ★ Bobcat, paving, retaining walls, turf, planting, etc. 604-889-4083

8055

Cleaning

★★★★A GIFT OF TIME ★★★★ European standard. Lic/Ins. ICBC & Veteran claims. Free Window Cleaning , 778-840-2421 Exp. Reliable European Cleaning, Move In or Out, Res/ Comm★ Call 604 760-7702 ★

8060

Concrete

Concrete Cracks Repair.

Foundation Walls, Basement, Parkade. Full Warranty. Call Simon (604) 473-7761

8073

Drainage

★ OPERA LANDSCAPING ★ Bobcat, retaining walls, irrigation, paving, fences. 778-688-2444

8160

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 •

310-JIMS (5467) BOOK A JOB AT

DRAIN TILES & WATER LINES Without Digging a Trench 604-294-5300

Drywall

ALL WORK GUARANTEED

J.A. CONSTRUCTION

Specializing in drywall & textured ceiling repairs, drywall finishing, stucco repairs, painting. Fully insured.

604-916-7729 JEFF

8080

Electrical

Residential / Commercial and Industrial Wiring / Maintenance No Job Too Big or Small Licensed, Bonded & Insured Contractor # 50123

Call Rod at 778-835-8319 ABACUS ELECTRIC.ca Lic Elect Contr 97222. 40 years exp. 1 stop!

Reas. rates! BBB. 778-988-9493

Top Tier Electrical Inc. Comm/Res renos & construction.

Adam 604-773-4313 Lic #104540 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 service call. Insured. Lic # 89402. Fast same day service guaranteed. We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

8087

Excavating

Flooring/ Refinishing

Artistry of Hardwood Floors

Refinish, sanding, install, dustless Prof & Quality work 604-219-6944 Century Hardwood Floors ★Hardwood flr refinishing ★Repairs ★ Staining ★ Free Estimate. Contact 604-376-7224

B&Y MOVING Experienced Movers ~ 2 Men $50 ~ • Includes all Taxes • Licenced & Insured • Professional Piano Movers

* Landscape and Garden Design & Construction * Full Lawn Care Services Mowing, Power Raking, Aeration, Fertilizing, New Lawns * Hedges and Tree Pruning * Yard Cleanups * Fences & Decks

Marc • 604-315-8954 COQUITLAM

LANDCAPING LTD.

❏ SPRING CLEAN-UP ❏ Yard Maintenance ❏ Hedge Trim ❏ Tree Pruning ❏ Weeding ❏ Retaining Walls ❏ Lawn Cuttng Contracts Insured. Guaranteed. John: 604-464-8700 or 778-867-8785

Park’s Landscaping

Gardening Services Lawn Maintenance Landscape Design Residential & Commercial William KIM • 27 years exp.

604-518-3571

CHAFFER BEETLE Treatment.

Lawn care, reseeding, rototilling gardens & hedges. 778-885-6488

$35/HOUR PER PERSON • 24/7 Abe Moving & Delivery and Rubbish Removal. 604-999-6020 A MOVING EXPERIENCE WITH L & D ENTERPRISES !!!

Fast & Dependable Special Rates Seniors Disc. Call 604-464-5872

COAST MOUNTAIN MOVERS 2 men $65; 3 men $85/hr. Lic/Ins. coastmountainmovers@shaw.ca.

778-318-7141

Painting/ Wallpaper

CANSTAR PAINTING Quality Work You Can Trust!

Interior & Exterior ★ UNBEATABLE PRICES ★ Free Est. / Written Guarantee

Insured/WCB

778-997-9582

DANN DECORATING

•• Pressure Pressure Washing Washing •• Residential/Commercial Residential/Commercial •• Over Over 25 25 years years experience experience

Call Call Geoff Geoff Dann Dann at: at:

604-782-8665 604-782-8665

A NameDANN You Can Trust

DECORATING STARBRUSH PAINTING • Pressure Washing Free Estimates • Seniors Disc.

••Residential/Commercial ••Over years experience High 25 Quality, Low Cost • WCB

Call Geoff Dann at: 25% Off with this ad

604-782-8665 Call 604-518-0974 #1 APAY-LESS Name YouPRO CanPAINTING Trust 31 yrs exp. Spring Special Ext/Int. Call 24 hrs, 7 days 604-891-9967

STARBRUSH PAINTING • Free Estimates • Seniors Disc.

• High Quality, Low Cost • WCB

25% Off with this ad

A Gardener & A Gentleman Lawn, garden, tree svcs. Pruning, yard clean-up, rubbish. 319-5302

CONFIDENT PAINTING LTD Call Specialist 20 yr exp. Reas Int/Ext rates, quality. Licensed, Ins, WCB Jean-Guy 604-626-1975 #1 PAY-LESS PRO PAINTING 31 yrs exp. Spring Special Ext/Int. Call 24 hrs, 7 days 604-891-9967 Good Day Painting Fully Insured, Quality Work, Res/Comm, No Payment till Job is Completed!

Call Thomas 604 377-1338

604-518-0974

Lawn & Garden • Clean-ups & Disposal, Gutters/Press Washing Seniors Disc. Al @ 604-783-3142

CONFIDENT PAINTING ★ STAFFORD & SONLTD ★ Int/Ext SpecialistTop 20 yrquality exp. Reas Interior/Exterior. work. rates, quality.

Licensed, Ins, WCB Reasonable rates. 604-221-4900 Jean-Guy 604-626-1975

SAM’S Gardening SERVICE Lawn & Garden Care, Hedge Trims, Clean-up. 604-603-2341

Good Day Painting Fully Insured, Quality Work, Res/Comm, No Payment till Job is Completed!

Call Thomas 604 377-1338

WE CUT GRASS since 1988!

Lawn Maint. Monthy rates/contracts.

Reasonable rates. NO HST. Fred 604-614-8498 or Bill 604-939-2274

Free Est.

942-5394

8205

ALLEN ASPHALT concrete, brick, drains, foundations, walls, membranes 604-618-2304/ 820-2187

8220

Need a Gardener?

★ STAFFORD & SON ★ Find one the work.

Interior/Exterior.

Topinquality Reasonable rates. 604-221-4900 Home Services section

8250

8250

Roofing

Plumbing

HAY’S ROOF MANAGEMENT (LM LTD) Established 1955 Your Roofing Experts

8315

604-816-0945 604-590-4670

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

haysroof@telus.net

8255 A Eastcan Roofing & Siding Ltd Re-Roof, Repair. Ins. WCB. BBB. 604-562-0957 or 604-961-0324 A Eastwest Roofing & Siding Re-roofing, Gutter, Free Est, BBB Member, 10% disc, Seniors Disc, 604-812-9721, 604-783-6437

COPPERWORKS PLUMBING Will do ALL your plumbing needs.

Get 20% off. Call 604-219-5555

PLUMBERS

Water Lines (without digging) Sewer Lines (without digging) Install. Drain tiles. 604-294-5300 LOCAL PLUMBER - Licensed, insured,GASFITTING, renos, Repairs. VISA 604-469-8405

8225

Power Washing

FUTUR GRAFFITI SOLUTIONS, Power Washing & Graffiti Removal. Hot/Cold Water. 604-420-2848

8240

JJ ROOFING, Repair specialist, Reroof, New Roof. Seniors disc.

WCB, fully ins. 604-726-6345

CANWEST CABINETRY Save Money on Manufacturer Direct!

Quality Custom Kitchens & Baths New • Renos • Refacing • Closets Entertainment Units & more!

Free Estimates 604-328-0611

Georgie Award for Best Renovation & Design Complete Renovations / Additions Kitchens / Bathrooms

LOW COST Rubbish Removal Reno’s & Drywall / Demo. YARD & HOME Cleanup 604-727-5232 $35/HOUR PER PERSON • 24/7 Abe Moving & Delivery and Rubbish Removal. 604-999-6020

WILL HAUL out garages and bsmts, for little or no $ if saleable items are included. 604-936-8583

9105

Auto Miscellaneous

9145

$0 DOWN & we make your 1st payment at auto credit fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599. www.autocreditfast.ca DLN 30309

FREE SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Top $$ for complete cars.

Flat Rate Towing Service avail.

Call ★ 604-720-0067

WANT A VEHICLE But Stressed About Your Credit? We Fund Your Future Not Your Past. Want a Visa? Any Credit, All Accepted.

1-888-593-6095

Treeworks 15 yrs exp. Tree/ Stump Removal, Prun’in & Trim’in & View Work 291-7778, 787-5915 www.treeworksonline.ca

8335

Window Cleaning

BOB’S WINDOW Gets that Clean, Clear Shine No Drops, No Drips, No Streaks Right into the corners! Serving you for over 20 yrs. Also do Gutters 604 588-6938

9160

Sports & Imports

2005 VOLVO V70 Wagon Sport edition. 112,000kms, well maintained, exc condition, no issues. $17,800. 604-987-4051

9522

RV’s/Trailers

Scrap Car Removal

STEVE TOWING SERVICES Scrap Car Removal. We Pay $$ for all cars. Call 778-316-7960

THE SCRAPPER SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

2007 JAYCO JFLIGHT 29 BHS, fully loaded, sleeps 8, tv & hitch incls, $17,900. 604-888-6394

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC

29 FT 5th WHEEL, recently refurbished, incls upholstery, awning, appls, new bed, wood flr, $4700 obo. 604-464-2702

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES 2H

Cash for junk cars! $100 to $1000 Ask about our $500 Credit!

Visit our website @ www.surreyscrap.com Free tow, no wheels, no papers no problem! Hassle free friendly service. 2 hr service in most areas.

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Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

604 628 9044

8.3 CUMMINS Diesel pusher, 36ft, 80,000 mi, loaded, w/d, rear camera. $27,900. 604-539-0506

604-761-7175 9125

2004 GMC 2500 HD, Duramax Allison, blue, short box, 14,000 k, 5th wheel, rolltop cover, truck cover, $30,500 obo. 604-939-0207

Domestic

JKB CONSTRUCTION LTD. COMPLETE RENOVATIONS

A division of Coquitlam Chrysler Dodge Jeep.

THOMAS DIAMOND Quality Renos, Repairs, Decks, Stairs etc. Precise, Reliable, Prof, Insured. Free Est. 604-710-7941. thomasdiamond1@hotmail.com

Jerry 604-618-8585 Andrew 604-618-8585

A-1 TRI CRAFT TREE SERVICES (EST. 1986)

2007, 18’ Pioneer Spirit in immaculate condition. Sleeps 7, full kitchen with stove, fridge, freezer. Full bath with tub & shower. $12,250 obo. Ph 604-794-7986

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$ BEST RATES $

Dangerous tree removal, pruning, topping, hedge trimming & stump grinding.

Fully insured & WCB

FREE SCRAP car & truck removal. Top $$ paid for all. No wheels - no problem. 604-761-7175

Domestic

1999 FORD Taurus, red, good cond, 1 owner, no accidents, full papers. NEW front tires, radiator, hoses, brakes. $3500.

604-767-9305

9145

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash paid for full sized vehicles. 604-518-3673

604-728-3009

Complete Bathroom Reno’s Suites, Kitchens,Tiling, Skylights, Windows, Doors, 604 521-1567

Tree Services

#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle Removal Ask about $500 Credit!!! $$ PAID for Some 604.683.2200

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9125

Scrap Car Removal

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Stucco/Siding/ Exterior

AUTOMOTIVE

Renovations & Home Improvement

LOW COST CONSTRUCTION Renos, additions, kitchens, suites, drywall tile. 778-706-6633

Rubbish Removal

DISPOSAL BINS: Starting at $99 + dump fees. Call 604-306-8599 www.disposalking.com

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8300

Roofing

COASTAL RESTORATION. Stucco, int & ext painting, leak repairs. 20 yrs exp. 604-562-4442

Paving/Seal Coating

604-708-8850

8195

Aussie Excavations. Same day quote, Retaining walls, drainage, all types jobs Tim 778-322-3002

8105

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Starting at $39/hour. Local & long distances. 24/7 ★ 604-617-8620

www.jimsmowing.ca

8075

ADVANCE MOVING LTD

Patios/Decks/ Railings

• Waterproofing • Aluminum Awnings • Custom Aluminum Railings • Deck Renovations

FREE ESTIMATES Seniors Discount

To place your ad call

604-444-3000

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