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Several young cooks from Korea served Coquitlam city hall employees a lunch of the traditional rice and vegetable dish bibimbap Wednesday as part of 100 Bibimbap Tables, an international effort to promote their homeland. The delegation has been serving the dish across Asia, Europe and the U.S. and Wednesday’s event was the first one held in Canada. Bibimbap is a bowl of white rice topped with sautéed and seasoned vegetables and chili pepper paste; a raw or fried egg and sliced meat are sometimes added.

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By Janis Warren THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Coquitlam residents can get their first look next week at plans for a hotel next to the Boulevard Casino.

Great Canadian Gaming Corp., which owns the United Boulevard gaming venue, is set to apply to the city this fall to build a tower just west of the Red Robinson Show Theatre. If approved, the highrise would include hotel suites, meeting and conference rooms, a lounge, spa, pool and fitness facilities.

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vice-president of communications, entertainment and responsible gaming, told The Tri-City Newss yesterday the proposal is expected to go before the city’s land use committee in the fall.

Next Wednesday’s open house, from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Red Robinson, will give residents a chance to offer input before the formal plans are submitted for council’s consideration.

“Everything that people say — positively or negatively or neutrally — is given to the city for review,” Blank said. see HOTEL O S SPACE, C , page g 16 6

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TAG team is taking on graffiti in PoCo

By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS

A neighbourhood eyesore is getting a clean-up thanks to the efforts of some Port Coquitlam teens.

This Saturday, members of TAG (Teens Against Graffiti) will be teaming up with the RCMP and local community and civic groups to paint a fence dividing Meridian Village and Birchland elementary school.

Chris Eastman, a youth program assistant with the city of Port Coquitlam, said as many as 30 youths and 20 residents of the complex, which is owned by Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation, will be painting over the graffiti-marked fence at 3156 Coast Meridian Rd. in an effort to spruce up the neighbourhood and build community bonds. see GRAFFITI BATTLE BATTLE,, page 3

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By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Local farmers got a little extra TLC last week as the sun came out — along with shoppers — at the Port Coquitlam Farmers Market as part of a B.C.wide celebration of Farmers Appreciation Week.

“We’re asking people to shake the hand that feeds you,” explained market manager Eileen Zwillies, who said it’s time people paid attention to the folks who grow the food that ends up in our grocery stores, fridges and eventually lands on our dinner tables.

According to the BC Association of Far mers Markets, farmers make up only 1.6% of the population but produce 48% of all foods consumed in B.C. They are increasingly under pressure, however, as land values soar, weather becomes unpredictable and competition from cheaper off-shore producers remain fierce.

Zwillies is concer ned farmers will become a dying breed unless something can be done to save the industry.

“The old farmer wants to retire and sell his land and the young farmer can’t afford it,” Zwillies said, adding, “We don’t want all our food to come from Peru.”

Elke Knechtel, whose family has been farming for the past 20 years in Maple Ridge and Cawston, B.C., appreciates the recognition. It has been a tough year thanks to a cold spring and delayed summer, and farming is an extremely labour-intensive profession that doesn’t pay very well, she said.

“I think most people don’t understand how much work it takes to get food on the table and how little pay-back there is,” she said. “You’re not just planting a seed and sitting on a porch and watching it grow.”

Still, farming is a passion in her family; husband Ken got the bug from an uncle in Saskatchewan and son Erik runs the farm and orchard in Cawston, near Keremeos,

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Elke Knechtel of Red Barn Plants and Produce with some of the produce offered for sale at the Port Coquitlam Farmers Market last week.

The PoCo market runs Thursdays and there’s a Friday night market at Coquitlam’s Spirit Square plus a Sunday market at Dogwood Pavilion. despite Elke’s attempt to talk him out of it.

“You do it because you love it,” she said.

And there are benefits to running two farms. The Maple Ridge-based Red Barn Plants and Produce has four greenhouses and specializes in nursery plants and salad greens while the Cawston property supports an orchard as well as fields for peppers, heirloom tomatoes and melons, among other things.

“We can grow things to perfection based on the climate,” Knechtel said.

The Knechtels are one of a growing breed of young farmers who are developing niche markets for themselves and connecting directly with customers. Not only do they make regular appearances at local farmers markets, they offer a community sustained agricultural (CSA) program where families can buy shares at the beginning of the season, which gets them a box of produce every week from mid-June to the end of October.

Payment is up front and costs $500 ($25 per week; each box provides enough vegetables and fruits for a family of two adults and two children) and ingredients change with the season.

Stating in June, for example, a box might contain broccoli, beans and a couple of herb plants but, as summer progresses, more fruits and vegetables would be added as the produce ripens and matures. In August, the box might contain tomatoes, onions, garlic, potatoes, salad greens and beans.

The boxes can be picked up at the far m gate in Maple Ridge or at the farmers markets in Haney, PoCo, Coquitlam and New Westminster, where Red Barn has a booth. The initial offering this year was better than expected (they’re fullybooked at 20 CSAs), Knechtel said. Unfortunately, it has been a difficult growing year.

“Everything is so late.”

Nevertheless, the contribution from the CSAs provides a guaranteed income as well as a direct connec-

tion with customers, and Knechtel hopes to build on the program in future years.

Several shoppers with whom The Tri-City News spoke at last Thursday’s PoCo market agreed its time growers were recognized for their efforts. Many admitted they don’t pay attention to where their fruit and vegetables are grown when they buy it at the grocery store but all said they frequent farmers markets because the food tastes better.

There are other benefits to purchasing locally grown food, too, said Phil Mazzucco, of Port Coquitlam: “They work hard to keep money in the province and when you buy produce from overseas, you don’t know how it’s grown and whether it’s picked ethically,” By getting to know the far mers who grow their salad greens and apples, market shoppers said, citydwellers will get a greater understanding and appreciation for the food they eat and the people who grow it. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

TO MARKET • PoCo’s Farmers Market runs Thursdays to Sept. 15 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Leigh Square, beside city hall.

Upcoming event: Aug. 18 is Doggie Days; bring your dog and join in prizes for most obedient, craziest trick, best smile, waggiest tail and loudest bark.

Judging takes place at 4:30 p.m.

• Coquitlam Farmers Market runs 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays in the Dogwood Pavilion parking lot off Poirier Street through Oct. 30.

Upcoming event: Aug. 14, seventh annual blueberry pancake breakfast; there will be live entertainment, face painting, kids crafts and games.

• A Friday night market also runs at Spirit Square in Coquitlam from 4 to 8 p.m. until Sept. 16. For more information and a special events listing, visit makebakegrow.com.

“It’s all about forming partnerships,” said Eastman, whose antigraffiti youth group has been involved in removing over 1,700 illegal tags in the city.

A similar “paint-out” was held at the PoCo FC Soccer Association headquarters at Minnekhada field, which eliminated 117 tags. The association provided the paint and supplies and 13 PoCo youth volunteered their time, Eastman said.

For this “paint out,” Metro Vancouver’s media department will be on site to cover the story for a segment of GVTV, an online video program, and will feature the adults and youths working together. Metro Vancouver Housing has arranged to provide the paint and equipment, and will also provide pizza and drinks for the TAG participants.

Eastman said the project, which also involves the community police and the RCMP’s anti-graffiti task force, is helping to clean up graffiti so it doesn’t get out of hand.

“The point is to get rid of it as quickly as possible,” Eastman said, with the idea being that taggers will eventually stop because no one sees their work. “It’s kind of a battle of wills.”

Pe o p l e w i s h i n g t o make a complaint about graffiti are urged to visit their local community police station or call the RCMP’s non-emergency line at 604-945-1550. With a file number from police, they’ll be issued a voucher they can redeem at any General Paint store for a discount on paint.

For more information on this program go to www. coquitlam.rcmp.ca.

To find out more about PoCo Youth Services, Teens Against Graffiti and other programs, visit www.pocoyouth.com/ Youth_Stuff/Volunteer. htm dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

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By Todd Coyne THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Port Moody is asking artistically inclined residents young and old to help put a new face on the city next year.

From now until Oct. 21, city hall is soliciting street banner designs on the theme “Faces of Port Moody.”

In years past, Port Moody’s street banners have celebrated the city’s natural environment, its history and its cultural events. This year, organizers said they wanted to focus on the real heart of the City of the Arts: the people.

“Think about the faces you see around you in your community — the faces of bank tellers, bus drivers, dog groomers and baristas,” reads the contest entry form. “Think about the faces of animals that live in the wilderness community surrounding Port Moody or the

fantasy faces you see in clouds, on rocks, in tree stumps or in the distant landscape.”

During the week beginning Oct. 24, a jury will select the best banner designs from two categories — general and artists under 12 — and those winners will be asked to attend the Banner Painting Festival on Jan. 21 and 22, 2012 at city hall to paint their full-size banner.

Those banners will be hung over city streets from April to November 2012, after which time artists can buy their banner from the city for $30 (the city retains rights to the design for promotional uses).

Submissions should conform to the “faces” theme, employing at least one face of a person, animal or abstract being. All entries must be the artist’s own original design and should use the following colour palette: light green, dark green, light blue, purple, red, orange and yellow.

Designs may be outlined in black or white but white is discouraged from being used in the design itself, as are

mixed colours.

Designs should be submitted in colour on a 14.7 cm tall by 8.5 cm wide rectangle, with simple, colourful designs favoured.

Artists can download a contest entry form from cityofportmoody. com and should submit their form with their design at the city hall galleria or the Port Moody Arts Centre. tcoyne@tricitynews.com.

Stanley Cup coming The Stanley Cup is coming to the hockey hotbed of... Anmore?

The small, forested village will host a gathering Monday to help celebrate the Boston Bruins’ recent NHL championship courtesy of one of the team scouts, Dean Malkoc, a former Vancouver Canucks defenceman whose sister lives in Anmore.

“We’re expecting at least 200 people to come out and, believe me, for Anmore, that’s a huge crowd,” said Malkoc, who played parts of four NHL seasons with three different teams, including the Canucks in 1995/’96.

The event is slated to run from 9 a.m. to noon. lpruner@tricitynews.com

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• Email: clerks@coquitlam.ca • Fax: 604-927-3015 • Mail: City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2 • In person at City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way at the City Clerk’s Office during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays (Telephone: 604-927-3010) Additional information concerning this application can be obtained from the Planning and Development Department (Telephone: 604-927-3460).

All written submissions provided in response to this consultation will become part of the public record which includes the submissions being made available for public inspection at Coquitlam City Hall and on our website as part of a future agenda package at www.coquitlam.ca.

Should Council grant first reading to the proposed CWOCP amendment, a Public Hearing will be held with notification to be provided in accordance with the Local Government Act.

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Orphaned cubs at Critter Care Shot bear’s cubs to stay at centre until spring

By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Three orphaned bear cubs captured after their mother was shot for attacking an Anmore man Monday are in isolation in a wildlife rehabilitation centre in Langley.

Gail Martin, executive director of Critter Care, one of four centres that take orphaned bears in B.C., said the Anmore cubs were traumatized but otherwise healthy after conservation officers brought them to the centre Monday afternoon.

“They just cower, they just hang on to each other,” said Martin, describing the three males, each weighing about 39 lb., that were captured after their mother was killed following an attack in the Countryside Vi l l a g e m a n u f a c tured home park near Buntzen Lake.

The female had been relocated once already and was eating from garbage cans in the manufactured home park Monday morning when Ken Hogue came upon her while it was in a scrap with another dog. The bear charged him as he was walking his small dog, scratched his arm and stood over him while he lay in pain from a head wound from banging his head on a

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The three bear cubs whose mother was shot Monday in Anmore are sticking together at Critter Care, a mammal rehabilitation centre located in Langley. rock. It was eventually scared away by a neighbour, and later located and destroyed by conservation officers.

The mother bear’s three cubs, which had taken refuge in a tree, were then tranquillized and taken to Critter Care, where they are expected to stay for the next 10 months.

Hogue, meanwhile, was taken to Eagle Ridge Hospital, bandaged and sent home, where he is now recovering from the incident.

He said later he was walking near the tree where the cubs were hiding when he was attacked.

Martin said it’s normal for cubs to arrive stressed from having been tranquillized and removed from their mother. They’ll be fed infant Pedialyte to hy-

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drate them and then given strawberry-flavoured Ensure to help them gain weight and maintain a healthy digestive system before they are introduced to solid food.

“They can drink as much as they want. One day, they just stop,” said Martin, who said the cubs will then be fed a diet of boiled rice with yogurt, berries, vegetables and puppy kibble.

During their stay, it’s important for staff to keep their distance from the bears so they don’t become accustomed to humans. “There’s no interaction,” Martin said, and by mid-December the cubs will go into hibernation in one of three den options, such as wood and underground tubes, that replicate what they would use in the wild.

“They always den together,” said Martin, who said the three cubs will be introduced to a fourth orphaned cub once they’ve had a chance to settle down.

In spring, they’ ll be fed a diet of skunk cabbage, dandelions and grasses until June, when conservation officers will reintroduce them into the wild.

Rehabilitated bears aren’t monitored so there’s no way of knowing how they do in the wild but Martin said

research has proven it works.

Still, she’s sure of one thing: If people kept their garbage secure in animal-resistant bins, fewer bears would become habituated to garbage and fewer would have to be shot, leaving orphans such as these three siblings behind.

“People living where there are these types of animals should be containing their garbage properly. People need to become bear-smart, that’s the bottom line,” Martin said, adding that people should keep their dogs leashed when walking in the woods to avoid confrontations.

Critter Care’s mammal rehabilitation centre has been operating for 28 years and accepting or phaned bears since 2004, rehabilitating 77 bruins since.

It also accepts other injured and orphaned mammals, including as marmots and raccoons.

• Critter Care is dependent on donations and receives no government funding. To donate to the care of these cubs, call 604-530-2054 or visit www. crittercarewildlife.org. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

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Nesting not likely to delay construction A late bird nesting season will not hamper work on a fish habitat restoration project that began on Colony Farm last week, according to a Metro Vancouver parks official.

Frieda Schade, the regional district’s central manager for parks, said a thorough examination of the area turned up only one nest inhabited by birds that appear close to flying away. The nest has been marked and screened off from the rest of the site and construction crews will work around it, she said.

“There was some concern because everybody knew that the nesting season seemed to be late,” Schade said. “That may be the case in other areas but on the ground [at the work site], that did not bear out.”

Had more nests been found, Schade speculated that work could have been delayed.

Wo r k o n t h e Colony Farm Tidal F low Restoration and Habitat Enhancement Project is taking place on an area of the park known as Wilson Far m. Excavators have moved on to the site to build several channels and two ponds, which will serve as a winter habitat for small salmonids.

The project is designed to restore tidal flows, enhance the ecosystem and create fish access to the area from the Coquitlam River. Native trees and shrubs will be added to the area, diversifying riparian and wetland habitat.

Work on the channels began last week a n d S ch a d e s a i d crews intend to complete the excavating before the rainy weather hits the region in early October.

If the work is not complete by then, crews would have to wait another year after the next nesting season before completing it. gmckenna@ tricitynews.com

Back to school for trash PoCo aims to get more schools in green program

By Gary McKenna THE TRI-CITY NEWS

With September rapidly approaching, the city of Port Coquitlam is looking at ways to encourage more schools to participate in the municipality’s green waste collection program.

Currently, half of PoCo’s public schools have their compost and kitchen scraps collected by the city, which has led to an 80% decrease in garbage going to the landfill from those facilities, according to a city staff report.

That success, said John McLean, PoCo’s acting director of engineering, has staff encouraging more schools to participate in the program.

“Ten schools have signed up and we are looking to push it to the rest of the schools in the fall,” he said. “The school needs to come forward with their pro-

posal and they need to set things up on their end.”

Logistical factors — including how garbage trucks will access the property and where bins will be placed — must be dealt with before a school can participate.

But McLean said he is confident all PoCo schools can be accommodated.

The expansion of the program began after results from a pilot study involving Maple Creek and Kwayhquitlum middle schools found significant increases in waste diversion. With more schools participating, the municipality will be closer to achieving its goal of an 80% city-wide diversion rate by 2020.

So far, Maple Creek, Kwayhquitlum and Pitt River middle schools have participated, along with Castle Park, Cedar Drive, Central, Hazel Trembath, James Park and Kilmer elementary schools. Terry Fox and Riverside secondary schools also have green waste collection systems in place.

The school g reen waste program is similar to the multi-family residential collection effort.

McLean said a representative or point person is generally chosen by the school to administrate the program and liaise with the city. Many of the schools incorporate the program into their curriculum, getting the students involved while teaching them the importance of composting and waste diversion.

“The sooner the children can understand the benefits, the more likely they will carry on in their adult life,” he said. “The children take the information they gain home and the large majority will follow through and remind their parents as well.”

The education component, McLean said, will help the city with future waste collection efforts and its diversion targets.

As well, expanding the program comes at minimal cost to the city, said PoCo Coun. Sherry Carroll, chair of the city’s environmental enhancement commit-

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tee. Green waste bins are paid for by School District 43 and the city’s collection trucks simply have to add a stop on their designated routes.

She also said the idea of bringing the green waste collection program to schools has been driven by the students.

“What was really neat to see is that it was the kids that came to us,” Carroll said. “We were able to try it out.”

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The City has received an application for an amendment to the Citywide Official Community Plan (CWOCP) for the property located at 1100 Woolridge Street. The application proposes a redesignation of the subject site from Industrial (M-1 zone) to Service Commercial (CS-1) zone due to the King Edward Overpass Project and the realignment of Woolridge Street. The proposed realignment of Woolridge Street will divide the site into two parcels that will not meet the minimum lot size requirements for an M-1 zoned property. Redesignating the site to Service Commercial and rezoning the site to CS-1 will ensure the site does not become non-conforming.

You are now being invited to provide input to Council with respect to the above-noted application.

The City of Coquitlam will be receiving the input requested herein up to Wednesday, August 31, 2011. Written correspondence can be provided in one of the following ways: • Email: clerks@coquitlam.ca • Fax: 604-927-3015 • Mail: City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2 • In person at City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way at the City Clerk’s Office during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays (Telephone: 604-927-3010) Additional information concerning this application can be obtained from the Planning and Development Department (Telephone: 604-927-3460).

All written submissions provided in response to this consultation will become part of the public record which includes the submissions being made available for public inspection at Coquitlam City Hall and on our website as part of a future agenda package at www.coquitlam.ca.

Should Council grant first reading to the proposed CWOCP amendment, a Public Hearing will be held with notification to be provided in accordance with the Local Government Act.

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upporting B.C. farmers is crucial if future generations are going to enjoy the taste of a juicy Okanagan peach or hot, buttered Chilliwack

corn.

The agricultural industry is a tough business to be in and, for many farmers, there isn’t always a payback equal to the effort they must put in. For example, production costs are always rising but prices don’t always rise with them. At the same time, bad weather can result in crop failures.

This year, B.C. farmers are experiencing a late growing season as well as some crop failures, and if we want to support them, we’d better buy their produce, which is now coming to market.

Now more than ever, that’s easy to do that because there are three farmers markets in the Tri-Cities, and two close to home in New Westminster and Maple Ridge. What’s more, the fruit and vegetables local farmers produce is fresh and tastes better than anything you’ll find trucked or flown in from somewhere else.

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Life’s journey is rife with urban legends AS I SEE IT Chris Bryan

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s a boy, I never ate the last third of a banana.

Those little black dots you see down there at the bottom? Tarantula eggs.

Consumed, they’ll hatch in your stomach and lead to a whole bunch of fun.

My sister told me this. Because she was older, her word, of course, was gospel.

It was only much later that I learned the truth, that those black spots are actually micro-vitamins designed by NASA engineers to give you superpowers.

But it’s surprising how durable urban legends, old wives’ tales and even big sisters’ head games can be in the face of pretty strong evidence to the contrary.

Sure, we grownups no longer fear stepping on a crack in the sidewalk for fear of putting our dear mothers in traction yet many of us

still feel a pang of hesitation about opening an umbrella inside or walking beneath a ladder. And when a black cat crosses our path many of us are prone to say to ourselves, “Oh boy, bad day ahead.”

Broke a mirror? We’re talking seven years, pal.

But seriously, when I was a kid, the real plague was chewing gum.

At the age of 10, I often stuffed massive wads of Big League Chew (designed to resemble chewing tabacky, but bright pink) in my mouth and, when it lost its sweetness, swallowed the whole gob of it. For some reason, I didn’t worry about the fact it would take seven years to digest. At any given time, I must have had 10, 15 pounds of the stuff working its way through my innards. It’s no wonder I couldn’t make the basketball team in Grade 8.

It’s lucky, though, that I never ate a whole bag of Pop Rocks followed by a can of Coke.

As we all know, that’s how little Mikey (“He likes it!”) of the Life cereal commercials

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“Earwigs, thankfully, will not crawl inside your ear while you’re sleeping and eat your brain.”

Chris Bryan died. OK, maybe that’s not true but General Foods apparently distributed thousands of flyers and even wrote letters to school principals in a futile attempt to dispel the myth.

Mikey was a cute kid. Today he’s apparently an ad exec in New York.

I’m not so cute. If you ever meet me in person, don’t be shocked by my appearance. See, when I was eight, I made a really silly face and — yep, you guessed it — it stayed that way. Watched too much TV a couple years later and I went cross-eyed. What a mess.

So maybe some of these urban legends

and the like are true. There are several others, though, that many folks still believe and that I’ve recently learned are patently false.

For one, men do not think about sex every seven seconds. It’s actually nine.

Searing meat does not “lock in” the juices but it does make a yummy crust on your steak.

And earwigs, thankfully, will not crawl inside your ear while you’re sleeping and eat your brain.

But do be careful if you have a dog. A friend of mine said that if you pat your dog’s head in a certain place, it will cause brain damage and ultimately, death. That’s why I always scratch my Lab retriever under the neck. Just to be safe.

Bananas, thankfully, are OK to eat. Peel and all.

Apples aren’t. Unless you like razor blades.

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FACE TO FACE: Should schools continue to teach ‘joined-up’ writing?

How about a little tradition?

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he trouble in all too many of our modern schools, says a favourite writer of mine, “is that the State, being controlled so specially by the few, allows cranks and experiments to go straight to the schoolroom when they have never passed through the Parliament, the public house, the private house, the church or the marketplace.�

The observation is so timely that one might conclude the author, G.K. Chesterton, was commenting on current events. In fact, he was writing a century ago.

His insight into schooling came to mind in the wake of news reports this summer that the Indiana Department of Education had decided that, starting next month, public schools in that state would no longer have to teach cursive writing (also known as handwriting or “joined-up� writing). From now own, the emphasis will be on keyboarding.

This outbreak of experiment educational practice is limited to Indiana but we can guess that, like so many other educational contagions, it will quickly spread. Terra Haute and Fort Wayne today, Terrace and Port Coquitlam tomorrow.

Of course, my liberal-minded colleague on the other side of the page applauds the decision as yet

another example of progressive thinking in education.

While it is true the decision is a reflection of our text-messaging, tweeting, smart-phoning, iPadding, instant-communicating age, it is not true that the rise of keyboarding should mean the handwriting is on the wall for handwriting.

Yes, I am typing this on a computer keyboard. And, yes, I am happy to have learned how to touch type when I was in high school.

But I also know that with no training in cursive writing, students will have reduced ability to read original, hand-written documents that form such a great part of our historical record.

As well, cursive writing is demonstrably quicker than blockletter or printing style of writing.

It follows, then, that mastery of the cursive style gives one a distinct advantage when, for example, taking notes or tackling a written examination.

And, finally, there’s the question of tradition, a word that is one rarely finds in the instruction manuals of today’s education reformers. Whether in a note of sympathy or a cover letter, there’s something special about handwriting that block printing or typed words simply cannot replace.

TERRY O’NEILL

JIM NELSON

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“Mastery of the cursive style gives one a distinct advantage when, for example, taking notes or tackling a written examination.�

Terry O’Neill

vs. “Communication changes. I’m sure there was a lot of tut-tutting among calligraphers when theirs became a lost art.�

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IMHO, cursive is just old-school A

wizened, silver-haired woman sucks back a Red Bull, held in her age-spotted left hand. Simultaneously, the skeletal thumb of her right hand jerks to and fro over a scratched iPhone as she texts her granddaughter.

Her granddaughter, who thinks her grandmother’s tattoos are hideous, dutifully and laboriously tries to answer Grams using her mother’s huge, old Blackberry, which, amazingly, still works. The pre-teen girl has never learned to text and needs her mother’s help to send a note in such a labourintensive, clumsy way.

Another obsolete mode of communication is in the news lately.

Cursive writing has been removed from the state of Indiana’s required curriculum. Of course, this has been widely reported as a “ban� on teaching cursive writing.

Calm down folks, it’s OK. Indiana didn’t “ban� the teaching of writing. It gave permission for it not to be taught, having recognized that cursive writing is obsolete. No longer a requirement of daily life, the shortcut that was cursive writing is now a long cut.

It has joined calligraphy as a quaint, classical art relegated to wedding invitations and headstones.

Unfortunately, no amount of nostalgia will change this. It’s gone.

Like the older among us, I, in school, skritched ovals, capital and small letters by the thousands.

The MacLean’s Method of Writing Compendium m I used is now as irrelevant as the pen and ink I used in slaving over it.

I now script only on greeting cards. My adult children think it’s a bit archaic of me, like wearing a uni-functional chronometer on one’s wrist, it’s so 1990s.

Communication changes. I’m sure there was a lot of tut-tutting among calligraphers when theirs became a lost art, and such changes will come more and more quickly in our digital world. Suck it up.

Texting will soon be replaced by something more intuitive, efficient and less labour-intensive.

Then, our cursive writingdeprived children will rhapsodize about the days of yore, when their young thumbs danced on their phones 24/7.

They’ll worry that their children will miss the continuous texting that was the sublime communication of their youth and they’ll be as wrong as we are today.

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There is pink wrapping and blue wrapping and black wrapping.

Inside, the gifts are not very pleasant though — unless you like dog feces.

All sarcasm aside, let us ponder why someone would gift wrap and then throw away the plastic bag filled with dog poo, to hang from a branch of a tree or on top of a storm drain.

The person is perhaps walking their dog when it takes its daily doo and the person picks it up inside of their handy plastic bag he brought along to appease anyone watching. But as soon as he knows nobody is around, he throws it into a bush or drops it at the side of a path.

I find this so unbelievable except that I see evidence of it more and more often.

My dream is to catch someone doing this so I could give them their present back.

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A bear opened a window and broke through a screen to get inside a local family’s Bigfoot travel trailer on Aug. 1.

incidents such as the socalled attack in Anmore, everyone needs to be aware that if they have to be out early or late, bears could be around, so stay alert. Dog walkers and joggers should not be doing their thing at dusk and dawn.

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carrying a tool, I make a noise with it. I am alert all of the time I am out there.

I had a bear in the yard again just the other night, attracted to a few orange peels in a neighbour’s kitchen waste. No doubt the neighbour believed there was no food value in orange peels but the bear doesn’t know that — it smells oranges.

Bear-proof bins are no answer. The only answer is that all garbage and food waste must be stored inside and it’s time municipalities begin to enforce this with fines.

There is no alternative to the need to place garbage containers at curbside for pick-up in the morning but there is an alternative to putting containers out the night before. This is something else the municipalities need to crack down on.

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The Editor, Re. “Bear breaks in and eats camping grub” (The Tri-City News, Aug. 3) and “Man attacked, bear killed” (The TriCity News, Aug. 10).

In reading the story last week about a bear breaking into a trailer, I was struck by the fact that even though garbage bins are mentioned, no one, including the reporter, seemed to make the connection.

Those garbage containers are directly responsible for the bear being there. The socalled bear-proof locks on garbage and food waste bins are actually dangerous because they give homeowners a false sense of security. The locks may contain the garbage but they can’t contain the smell — and it is smell that attracts bears.

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By Gary McKenna THE TRI-CITY NEWS

For many families, an unexpected emergency or a lost job can be difficult, but manageable, at least in the short term.

For some, however, the margin for unforeseen circumstances is slimmer and homelessness is a constant possibility.

All it took for Randal Gioia to find himself on the streets was an unattended candle in the suite next to his that caused a fire and burned down the Atkins Apartments, where he had been living for the last three years.

With no place to go and only limited financial resources, Gioia took up camp in one of Port Coquitlam’s parks.

“I was grateful everyday for having that place,” he said. “I had everything I needed. I kept my suite nice and clean. I get depressed just thinking about it.”

Gioia, who receives a disability allowance and receives about $375 per month for rent, said he could not afford fire insurance for his belongings. He would not get into detail about his disability, only saying he suffers from social anxieties that make it difficult for him to interact

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Randal Gioia has been living on the streets since a fire ripped through an apartment building where he was living in Port Coquitlam. with other people.

He is not the only person to find himself homeless following the Atkins Street fire on June 5.

Rob Thiessen, managing director of the Hope For Freedom Society, said about 12 people moved outside following the blaze and so far about six have been moved into new accommodations. Thiessen would not speak about Gioia’s case specifically but said the organization continues to help those who became homeless after the fire.

He said reasons for someone remaining on the street — or, more likely, in the bushes — can vary, ranging from not being able to find a

place to the person not wanting to move out of a certain municipality.

In the case of the Atkins Apartments, a large number of the

residents would be considered difficult to house because of drug or alcohol problems, he added.

Before it bur ned down, the building had a notorious history. Drugs and alcohol abuse were rampant and police were routinely called to the building, Thiessen said.

“That building has a very unfortunate reputation,” he said, adding that the society needs to be careful about who it subsidizes for rent.

“Some of the individuals that lived there aren’t willing to make fundamental changes in their lifestyle and that makes them difficult to house.”

Thiessen’s outreach workers came across more than a few people who had lived in the building but decided it was safer to sleep outside. Last year, the organization and city of Port Coquitlam bylaw officers

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Hotel space ‘much needed’ says Coq. mayor Great Canadian didn’t provide drawings prior to the open house and Blank said he was unsure how tall the tower would be or how many hotel suites it would accommodate; but in previous renderings done for the company by Chris Dikeakos — the same architect behind the controversial 19-storey Beedie tower slated for Austin Heights — shows 21 storeys with 194 units and a total of 220,000 sq. ft.

Blank also did not comment on the number of jobs that would be created at the hotel or how much more it would add to the tax base.

According to the city’s 2010 annual report, Boulevard Casino was the third biggest corporate taxpayer in Coquitlam, paying $1.5 million last year. As well as municipal taxes, GCGC hands over 10% of its net

profits to cities that host its casinos.

Since the Boulevard Casino opened, Coquitlam has collected more than $75 million through the Ministry of Solicitor General; the city puts 12.5% into a fund for local non-profit groups and the remainder is spent on major capital works.

Blank said GCGC is launching the project now because “we think this is the right time. Our company is in the right position to be able to move forward on this.”

He added, “We think this is important for Coquitlam because, obviously, we think there’s a need and we want to make it a true destination opportunity to get people to come to us who might not be coming back anymore, and to draw new people to the resort facility.”

In its annual report, published in March, GCGC recorded revenues of $383.5 million last year, an

Amenities coming to industrial area

By Gary McKenna THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Restaurants, gas stations and convenience stores could become more common along United Boulevard.

City of Coquitlam planners and council are considering a zoning amendment for the area that would create more flexibility in land use decisions and allow for more amenities.

“You don’t want to have a sterile area,” said Raul Allueva, the city’s acting general manager of planning and development. “There is typically some associated accessory uses that we didn’t have in our zones.

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“We don’t want this to become more commercial,” he said. “We want to support it as an industrial area.”

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increase of $1.3 million over 2009, which the company attributed to improvements at Richmond’s River Rock casino, where annual revenues rose by $16.5 million. Still, revenues dropped last year at its other holdings: Boulevard Casino, the Great American Casinos and the BC Racinos.

Blank said if the Boulevard hotel goes ahead, GCGC would model it after River Rock, a AAA four-diamond rated resort where another 200 hotel rooms will be open by November, around the Bridgeport Canada Line station.

A call to the Tri-Cities’ Chamber of Commerce was not immediately returned but Coquitlam Coun. Mae Reid, chair of the city’s land use committee, said she looks forward to seeing GCGC’s hotel application.

“They’re a good corporate citizen and it’ll be a boon to shopping along

United Boulevard, especially since we’re planning to change the zoning down there with gas stations and restaurants,” she said. “It’s on the new freeway, too, so the timing is great. This is a big turning point for Coquitlam.”

Mayor Richard Stewart also said more hotels are needed for Coquitlam, the fifth largest city in B.C., as it makes a push for sports tourism “to reach our world-class facilities.”

Stewart said GCGC approached the city before the summer break to get feedback on its preliminary plans “and we made some comments on certain elements that would be of benefit to our community. We are pleased how things are shaping up and I’m pleased that they’re going ahead with it. This is much needed in our community.” jwarren@tricitynews.com

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TransLinkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision to shelve plans for a United Boulevard Extension (UBE) connecting Coquitlam with New Westminster has not deterred Richard Stewart.

The Coquitlam mayor said he remains confident a resolution can be found in the dispute, which stems from New Westminsterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fears that expanding the connection will funnel traffic into the municipality. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am not one to give up,â&#x20AC;? Stewart said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are currently working with our counterparts to see how we can get this thing built.â&#x20AC;?

But Stewart isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t optimistic a plan can be put together before federal dollars committed to the project are taken off the table.

When the North Fraser Perimeter Road (NFPR), which includes the UBE, was taken out of TransLinkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s financial plan in 2009, Ottawa said it would contribute $65 million to ensure the project moved forward.

The prolonged dispute between Coquitlam and New Westminster and TransLinkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recent decision now puts that funding in jeopardy, Stewart said.

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In the meantime, New Westminster is moving forward with plans for Front Street and its downtown, which have been stalled during UBE discussions.

Since neither the UBE nor the North Fraser Perimeter Road through the city are in TransLinkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s long-term plans, the city of New Westminster is considering both ideas dead. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our position right now,â&#x20AC;?

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he Tri-Cities has tons of fun planned for the whole family this weekend, from music to art, film to flapjacks. So grab your skateboard or your washboard and get out there and enjoy.

TODAY: Friday, Aug. 12 MUSICAL MARKETPLACE Coquitlam Farmers Market hosts its Friday Market from 4 to 8 p.m. in Coquitlam’s Spirit Square (3000 Burlington Dr., across from city hall). Enjoy local food, music and activities, including a storytime hosted by Coquitlam Public Library.

Tonight’s entertainment includes a worm composting workshop by Environmental Youth Alliance from 4 to 6 p.m. along with music by Jeff Huggins and Frank Bond.

Saturday, Aug. 13 POP ART Live bands, artists and skateboarders are converging on Port Coquitlam’s Railside Skate Park (2300 Lions Way, at Shaughnessy) from 1 to 5 p.m. for Pop Culture, Positive Art. There will be a youth street art showcase, a skate jam, barbecue and local youth bands performing. Attendance is free.

For more information, visit pocoyouth.com.

MOVIE NIGHT Port Moody Film Society presents its Summer Indoor/ Outside Double Feature starting at 7:30 p.m. inside the Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr., Port Moody). Showing first is Agatha and the Storm m (2004), an Italian-language comedy about love and family ties from director Silvio Soldini. Then, at 9:45 p.m., the show moves outside for the Oscar-nominated Bagdad Cafe (1987), a German comedy set in a remote truck stop and motel in the Mojave Desert. For more information on these films and others shown by the film society, visit pmfilm.ca.

GOOD VIBRATIONS Village Vibe runs Saturdays from 2 to 4 p.m. at Leigh Square Community Arts Village (2253 Leigh Square, Port Coquitlam). This weekend’s musical performers include singer/songwriters Sharmaine and Luvena Kwong, Sheldon Witt and Haily Morgan. All Village Vibe concerts are free and more information about the summer series is available at portcoquitlam.ca.

Sunday, Aug. 14 BLUEBERRY BREAKFAST Coquitlam Farmers Market hosts its seventh annual

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Please send Things-To-Do guide submissions to tcoyne@tricitynews.com.

Take a tree tour of Riverview Hospital at 1 p.m. with the Riverview Horticultural Centre Society starting at the Henry Esson Young building on the hospital grounds (2601 Lougheed Hwy., Coquitlam). Tours of the trees are free but donations are always accepted. For more information, call 604-290-9910 or visit rhcs.org.

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COQUITLAM • Summer reading club medal award ceremonies: Summer reading club members, if you have read every day, bring your reading record with your name clearly written on the front and receive your medal.

If you cannot attend the award ceremony, you can pick up your medal at the information desk while supplies last. Ceremonies are Saturday, Aug. 20 at: Poirier branch, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; City Centre branch, 2 to 3 p.m.

• Mango Languages: Coquitlam Public Library now offers Mango Languages, a premium online language learning system. It is available until next May — perhaps even longer if it is heavily used — and is free for all library patrons. Learn 35 foreign languages, plus introductory English for ESL learners. It includes a wide array of European, Latin American and Asian languages as well as Haitian Creole. You can find it on CPL’s databases page under Language Learning; it can be accessed in library and at home

(with a valid library card) over the internet. There is also an app for Mango Languages for the iPhone 4 (or newer).

For more information about any of these programs, visit www. library.coquitlam.bc.ca. The City Centre branch is located at 3000 Burlington Dr. and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.

TERRY FOX (POCO) • Food and Friendship Around the World: Mr. I has a tasty, musical treat for children and families. Mr. I (a.k.a. Yurgen Ilanender) will have the audience singing their way around the world with songs, seasoned with laughter and warmth of friendship on Monday, Aug. 15, at 2 p.m.

Free tickets are available at the library.

• Read for Luck adult summer reading club: Why let kids have all the fun? You can join the Read for Luck summer reading club. Drop by to borrow a book and sign up at the same time. The more you read, the more chances you have to win a prize. The club runs through August.

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How do we judge region’s ecological health?

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f there is one thing government bureaucrats should know by now, it is that summer is the wrong time to consult with the public. While we might feel inspired to perform our civic duties and provide thoughtful input throughout the rest of the year, summer is for vacations and relaxing with family and friends.

Thus, I was taken aback when I learned Metro Vancouver released a draft 39-page plan on ecological health in mid July and is soliciting public input only until Aug. 15 (for details, visit www.metrovancouver.org).

Answering a long questionnaire online is probably not how you planned to spend your summer vacation.

For me, ecological health implies robust ecosystems with well-functioning intact habitats, the presence of all components of food webs and a biodiverse mix of species.

The approach taken in Metro Vancouver’s draft plan is extremely narrow, with a focus mainly on the benefits provided to people by healthy ecosystems. These so-called ecosystem services include clean air, the hydrological cycle that provides drinking water, fertile soils in which to grow our food, pollinators of food crops and other benefits provided by nature. This ecological health plan envisages ecological health more as a link between the natural environment and human health.

The Metro Vancouver document suggests four areas where ecological health could be improved. These include providing greenways that would link parks and, thus, enable movement of animals (as well as people), supporting “salmon in the city,” reducing toxins in the environment and building green infrastructure. The plan also recommends 15 initial projects.

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Barn owls are a species at risk in the Lower Mainland but it is not clear if the Ecological Health Plan will do much to ensure protection of their habitat. phasis in this plan to protect all aspects of biodiversity, especially species at risk in the Lower Mainland. For example, the continued presence of great blue herons or red-legged frogs in the Lower Mainland could easily be threatened by actions taken by people. But because these species provide no apparent benefit to people, they appear to merit little attention in this ecological health plan.

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Another goal of the ecological health plan is to reduce toxins in the environment. This is entirely laudable but rather hypocritical considering Metro Vancouver’s recently approved solid waste plan, which calls for construction of a large incinerator to burn more garbage and generate electricity.

Incineration of garbage creates dioxins, which will then be released into our airshed.

Dioxins are some of the most toxic chemicals ever created by man and Canada has signed a United Nations treaty that commits us to avoid generating them.

Supporting salmon in the city certainly sounds worthy, although it is hardly a new concept. Many volunteers from stewardship groups have been doing this for years. But attention should be paid to other species. For example, one of the projects calls for salmon habitat enhancement on the lower Brunette River. This river is one of only four streams in Canada — and the only one outside the Nooksack watershed — that provides habitat for the Nooksack dace, a tiny but highly endangered fish. It is not clear the proposed Brunette River project will focus sufficiently on the habitat needs of the Dace as well as salmon.

There are also a number of irritating errors, misleading statements and significant omissions in the report. This is a draft ecological health plan that clearly needs some serious tweaking before it is approved.

Given that it was released for comment at the height of the summer, it’s likely most people will pass up this opportunity to recommend improvements. That’s unfortunate because this draft plan is very much a work in progress.

Elaine Golds is a Port Moody environmentalist who is vice-president of Burke Mountain Naturalists, chair of the Colony Farm Park Association and past president of the PoMo Ecological Society.

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On Aug. 18, judges will be looking for the most obedient, craziest trick, bet smile waggiest tail and loudest bark with the judging taking place at 4:30 p.m.

There will be prizes for this event taking place in Leigh Square, off Shaughnessy Street beside PoCo city hall.

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Animal lovers in the Tri-Cities are urged to get moving to help a furry friend.

Registration is open for the annual Scotiabank and BC SPCA Paws for a Cause walk, held each fall to raise funds for homeless and abused animals in B.C. Each year, participants in 37 communities around the province walk with colleagues, friends, family and with their dogs to raise $1 million to help animals in need.

Locally, Paws for a Cause will be held Sunday, Sept. 11 at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park. Registration begins at 10 a.m., with the walk starting at 11:30 a.m. Activities will include: dog agility demonstration, fashion show, vendor booths and doggy games. For more information visit spca. bc.ca/branches/ poco-centre/.

“This is the largest single event supporting animals in B.C.,” Denise Meade, the BC SPCA’s director of development, said in a press release. “Participants are already signing up and will be fundraising in their own communities all summer long.”

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anadian seniors like family meals but they often eat alone, according to a study conducted for the Home Instead Senior Care network, which showed that lack of the shared family experience, including companionship, is the biggest mealtime challenge for seniors.

Home Instead, a provider of nonmedical care services for seniors in their own homes and in care facilities, surveyed Canadians age 75 and older who live alone in their own homes to measure mealtime routines, challenges and preferences.

The study found almost half of respondents (46%) had at least four warning signs of poor nutritional health.

According to the research, the most common of these warning signs and their incidence rates are: • eating alone most of the time (76%); • taking three or more different medications a day (67%); • eating few fruits, vegetables or milk products (36%); • experiencing tooth or mouth problems that make it hard to eat (29%).

“We know from experience that many families live too far away or don’t have the time to help their aging parents,” Paul Tjosvold, owner of the Home Instead Senior Care office in Port Coquitlam, said in a press release.

“But our research shows that seniors eat more nutritiously when family and friends are around.

They really enjoy having that connection with someone,

NUTRITION WARNING SIGNS Nearly half (46%) of Canadian seniors who live alone have at least four warning signs of poor nutritional health such as eating alone, taking multiple medications and illness, according to research conducted for the Home Instead Senior Care network.

Following, from the Home Instead, are warning indicators that a senior could be in trouble along with suggested solutions: • Loneliness: More than threefourths (76%) of seniors who live alone eat alone most of the time, according to the research.

(Suggestion: Try to make sure your older loved one has companionship at home or in a congregate meal site.)

• Multiple meds: About twothirds (67%) of seniors take three or more different medications a day, according to research. (Suggestion: Talk to your senior’s health care team about how medications might be affecting appetite and discuss with them what to do about it.)

• Illness: Many older adults struggle with conditions of aging.

Some don’t feel like eating as a result. (Suggestion: Discover favourite recipes from the recipe box and make mealtime a social event.)

• Lack of healthy staples: About a third (36%) of seniors who live alone consume few fruits, vegetables or milk products, the survey revealed. (Suggestions: In season, find an affordable local farmers’ market and talk with the senior about their favourite recipes that incorporate healthy products.)

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whether it’s a family caregiver or a professional caregiver.”

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half (46%) of seniors who live alone receive outside help with mealtime activities such as grocery shopping. (Suggestion: If your senior can’t get to the store, contact a company that provides such a service, such as Home Instead, and/or tap into neighbours and compassionate friends.

If you know of older adults who live alone, cook extra at mealtimes and take it to them.)

• Smelly fridge: Check out expiration dates of food in the refrigerator when you’re visiting a loved one. (Suggestion: Help a senior by packaging food in small portions and labelling in big letters with the date.)

• A suspicious grocery list: If you go to the store for Mom and the list is mostly sweets, she may be headed in the wrong dietary direction. (Suggestion: Help her put together a grocery list reminding her of all the wonderful foods she used to cook for you, then buy the ingredients and make that recipe together.)

• Important details: When you’re visiting a senior, watch for indicators such as skin tone — it should be healthy looking and wellhydrated — as well as any weight fluctuations. (Suggestion: A visit to the doctor can help ensure your senior is healthy.)

• Empty cupboards: An emergency could trap a loved one home for days. (Suggestion: Prepare by stocking back-up food, water and high-nutrition products such as Ensure in case a trip to the store isn’t possible.)

share their meals with makes those times more satisfying. And more than half (53%) said their mealtimes are more satisfying if they have someone

prepare meals for them.

But those same seniors also said several factors get in the way of mealtime companionship, the most

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• Seniors meet every Friday, 12:30-2:30 p.m., to do fun group activities including physical fitness exercises, games, storytelling, local tours and recipe sharing. All women and men 50 or older are welcome at Share Family and Community Services’ Mountain View Family Resource Centre, 699 Robinson St., Coquitlam (corner of Smith Avenue and Robinson Street). Info: Gina, 604-937-6970.

• Dogwood Songsters meet every Monday, 10 a.m.-noon, Dogwood Pavilion and entertain as seniors’ homes weekly. If you love to sing, you can join. Info: 604-941-2375.

• The Alzheimer Society of BC has two active support groups in the Tri-Cities.

One meets on the second Wednesday of each month, the other meets on the last Wednesday of each month. People who are interested in participating in a caregiver support group should call Dorothy Leclair at 604298-0780. see PLAY BRIDGE BRIDGE,, page 23

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common including not being able to drive (23%), family/friends don’t have enough time (22%), and family/friends live too far away (17%).

Carol Greenwood, a nutritionist and professor in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Toronto, has done extensive research on nutrition as it relates to seniors and says the social aspect of eating is even more important than good nutrition.

“There is no question that having meals with other people in a group setting is preferable to eating alone,” she said in the press release. “Seniors who eat alone often have an underlying isolation and depression and lack of social engagement. This leads to low quality of life and a more rapid decline as they age.”

Greenwood said meals help maintain social networks for seniors and this is crucial to their overall state of health and well being.

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• ABCs of Fraud, a consumer fraud prevention program for seniors, by seniors, gives free one-hour presentations

to seniors groups of 10 or more. Info: 604-4371940 or ceas@telus.net.

• Honeycombs, a group of people over 50 who entertain with song, dance and skits, meets Thursdays, 1 p.m., at Wilson Centre,

PoCo. Performers plus prop, sound and stage hands needed. Info or show bookings: Frances, 604-941-1745.

• PoCo Stroke Recovery Branch would like to welcome new members; meetings are

held Mondays, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Wilson Centre, PoCo. There is opportunity for speech maintenance, meeting others that have gone through the similar situation and light exercises or bocce. Info: Deanna,

604-942-2334.

• The Old Age Pensioners Organization is holds its monthly general meeting on the second Thursday of each month at the Wilson Centre at 1 p.m. Info: Ken Heys, 604-942-1440.

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• Glen Pine 50Plus group plays bridge Mondays, 12:45-3:30 p.m., Tuesdays, 9:3011:45 a.m. at Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Crt., Coquitlam. New members welcome.

Info: 604-927-6940.

• Council of Senior Citizens Organizations (COSCO) is an advocacy group devoted to seniors’ concerns. Seniors’ organizations and others interested in joining, call Ernie, 604-576-9734, or email tsn@shaw.ca.

• WHO (Women Helping Others), for women who are on their own, meets Mondays, 1-3 p.m., Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Crt., Coquitlam (behind city hall). Info: Kay, 604469-5815.

• The Pinetree 50Plus group is now called Glen Pine 50Plus and has moved to the new Glen Pine Pavilion (1200 Glen Pine Court, Coquitlam), where lunch is served weekdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., in the Lemon Tree cafe. An interesting program still takes place Thursdays afternoons. Info: 604927-6940.

• New Age Seniors bingo every Friday, 1 p.m., Mike Butler Room, Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam; consists of 15 games (5 cents per card). New players welcome. Info: Catherine, 604-937-7537.

• New Age Seniors meet the first Wednesday of every month, 1 p.m., McDonald-Cartier Room, Poirier community centre, 620 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: Roy, 604-939-0303.

• Caregiver support group meets second and fourth Friday of

each month, Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam, 10 a.m.noon. Info: 604-9336098.

• Monthly seniors luncheon with Jewish entertainment, Burquest Jewish Community

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The Canadian Red Cross’ health equipment loan program (HELP) depot in Port Coquitlam is in need of more volunteers.

The HELP program is a short-term lending program that provides medical equipment to individuals on a by-donation basis. Clients can borrow equipment, including mobility aids such as wheelchairs and crutches as well as personal care aids such as toilet and bathing equipment.

The Port Coquitlam HELP depot is located at 104–1776 Broadway St. Volunteers are needed to assist with customer service, data entry, and equipment maintenance.

Prior experience is not required and training is provided.

Hours are Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. All interested parties should contact the depot directly at 604 9449042, get in touch with Diane Prentice by phone at 604-709-6625 or by email at diane.prentice@redcross.ca.

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Are you a newcomer to Canada? Are you interested in connecting your skills to the Canadian workplace?

Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSBC) and Port Coquitlam’s Terry Fox Library are hosting a session on Skills Connect for Immigrants.

You may qualify for this program if you: • have been in Canada for less than five years and are a permanent resident; • are unemployed or underemployed (working outside of your field or at a lower level); • are eager to learn and motivated to build your career in Canada; • have a clear and reasonable job target; • can speak at an intermediate to advanced level of English; At a session Tuesday, Aug. 16, you can learn about Skills Connect, an initiative by ISSBC that helps ease the transition of skilled immigrants into the Canadian workforce by connecting them with industry-specific skills training, credential evaluation and job search services. The presentation runs from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., with screening from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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Controversial talk in PoCo next month If you’re always up for a lively, thoughtful discussion, plan to be at the Gathering Place on Sept. 19.

T h a t ’s wh e n Po r t C o q u i t l a m ’s L e i g h Square Community Arts Village and Simon Fraser University host the latest instalment of Philosophers’ Cafe.

The topic on Sept. 19 is euthanasia, according to a press release: “As more and more people live into advanced age, and more technology and pharmaceuticals are available to keep them alive, the issues of euthanasia becomes more pressing.”

The discussion moderator is Graham Forst, who taught philosophy and English at the university level for many years and has published widely on the subject of literary criticism.

The Philosopher’s Cafe starts at 7 p.m. at 11002253 Leigh Sq., where it’s held the third Monday of each month.

Admission is $5 per person and neither registration nor experience is required. Call 778-782-5215 or visit www.philosopherscafe.net for further information.

A variety of courses at Town Centre Park facility for both children and adults Coquitlam’s Inspiration Garden at Pipeline Road and Guildford Way in Town Centre Park runs workshops, seminars and hosts special events throughout the growing season from March through till October Several children’s programs are planned but kids under eight years old must be accompanied by an adult. As well, workshops are held outside, and children should dress appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy footwear.

• Let’s Learn About Lady Bugs! Children ages four to 12 years old will take a closer look at Ladybird Beetles and learn why they are beneficial or “good” bugs in the garden.

Children will help release some ladybugs into the garden and create a small ladybug to take home. This program runs Tuesday, Aug. 9 from 10 to 11 a.m. and the cost is $5.

• Is It A Pest, Pollinator or Predator?

Children ages four to 12 years will explore the garden looking for beneficial bugs, pests, and pollinators and we’ll talk about the differences and their relationship in the garden.

The program runs Tuesday, Aug. 16 from 10-11 a.m.. Cost is $5 for each program.

• Grow a “Mum” Container: Kids can plant a fun, child-friendly container up for fall. This program is ideal for children ages four to 12 years. It runs Tuesday, Aug. 30 from 10 to 11 a.m. Cost: $10.

• Herbs: The second instalment of the herb series for adults covers preserving herbs. Learn the best methods to preserve your culinary herbs to keep the flavour all winter long. Participants will see some demonstrations at The Inspiration Garden and will not only take home some know-how, but also some other ‘goodies’. The program runs Saturday, Aug. 27 from 10 to 11 a.m. The cost is $5. Look for Parts 3 and 4 of this herb series in the fall.

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Find homework help at Fox library The summer vacation is nearly over and it is time to start thinking about school. Going back to school can be stressful but Fraser Valley Regional Library (FVRL) can help ease the transition for students with free programs and services.

In the Tri-Cities, Port Coquitlam’s Terry Fox Library is part of FVRL. Like to do your homework in your pyjamas? Your FVRL card gives you free 24/7 access to 34 teacher-approved online databases for all grade levels (get a list of suggested databases at www.fvrl.ca/learn/find_it.htm).

Need tutoring help? Students in Grades 6 through 12 can access “live” online tutoring in the subjects of Math, Science and Social Studies through the

FVRL website. The free service, provided by Tutor World BC, utilizes both a text and voice chat system. Homework tutors are available online Sunday through Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m.

FVRL libraries offer more than just study and tutoring space. Students and others can check email, surf the internet or type up a research paper as FVRL libraries offer free internet and word processing station access. Those with laptops can connect to free Wi-Fi at most locations. Photocopy and print services are available for a nominal fee.

If you don’t already have an FVRL card, stop by Terry Fox Library with your identification and sign up. For more information on these or other resources, visit www.fvrl.ca or Fox library.

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TRI-CITY SPOTLIGHT: Cadets train, lead others Below, Port Coquitlam’s Tanya Chan, a cadet with the 2893 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps in PoCo, is one of 85 young people taking part in the six-week army cadet drill and ceremonial instructor course at the army’s training centre in Vernon this summer. At right, Maple Ridge resident and air cadet WO2 Ryan Hamich of 754 Phoenix Squadron in Port Moody commanded 83 cadets from the Albert Head Air Cadet Summer Training Centre, in the Nanaimo Bath Tub Parade last month.

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Adrienne Bakker, foundation CEO at the Royal Columbian Hospital, which serves the Tri-Cities, recently thanked Johnny Michel, managing director for CBC-BC, for his media group’s partnership with the foundation’s 2011 SHINE gala. The event collected more than $200,000 for the hospital’s new multipurpose interventional suite to care for the 1,400 cardiac and stroke patients each year.

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Retired Telus worker and Crossroads volunteer Linda Jackson (left) last month handed over $6,224 to the society, money that was raised through the company’s charitable giving program. Crossroads executive director Barb Henham (centre) and financial administrator Linda Whitney accepted the donation.

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SUNDAY, AUG. 14 • Riverview Horticultural Centre Society hosts a free guided tree tour on the Riverview Hospital grounds, leaving at 1 p.m. from the upper entrance of the Henry Esson Young Building. For a site map, visit www.rhcs.org; info: 604-290-9910.

SUNDAY, AUG. 21 • Burke Mountain Naturalists host a natural heritage walk through the Riverview Hospital grounds, leaving at 1 p.m. from the upper entrance of the Henry Esson Young Building. For a site map, visit www.rhcs.org; info: 604-290-9910.

• Walk to find a cure and prevent kidney disease during the Walk for Life around Lafarge Lake in Coquitlam Sunday, Aug. 21. Registration for the walk begins at 9 a.m. and the walk begins at 10 a.m.

Information available at www.tricitieskidneywalk. ca

FRIDAY, AUG. 26 • Welcome to Coquitlam, 9:30 a.m.12:30 p.m., Northside Church,1460 Lansdowne Dr., Coquitlam; an informational meeting for immigrants or newcomers to the Tri-Cities – community information provided by SUCCESS and Welcome Wagon; lunch provided.

RSVP: Lily, 604-942-7588.

SATURDAY, AUG. 27 • Pleasantside Community Association Family Fun Canoe and Kayak Boat Festival, 1-4 p.m., Old Orchard Park, Port Moody. Early registration for canoe/kayak events on Aug. 20: $10/ person and $15/family (includes food). Info, registration and volunteering: ypharris@shaw.ca, 604461-9847 or 604-469-9502.

• Tri-City, Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge Newcomers Club meets on the third Monday of each month (September through May) at 7:30 p.m. in PoCo. All women, not just those new to the area, wanting to have some fun and promote new friendship are welcome to participate. In addition to monthly general meetings, members partici-

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• Apex Netball Club is held Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Hillcrest middle school, 2161 Regan Ave., Coquitlam for women and girls of all ages. Beginners welcome. Info: Wendy, 604-552-3219.

• Do you want to improve your ability to speak? Check out Rocky Point Toastmasters in Port Moody. Meetings are held Mondays, 7-9:15 p.m. (guests please show up 15 minutes early) at PoMo city hall. Info: rockypoint. freetoasthost.net.

• Tri-City Singles Social Club is a fun group of 40+ people who get together and enjoy activities such as walking, theatre, dining, biking, bowling, kayaking, weekend trips and more. Membership is $20 per year. Meetings are held on the third Friday of each month, 7:30 p.m., at PoMo Legion. Info: tricityclub@gmail.com or Marcy, 604-346-9776, Phyllis, 604-472-0016 or Vivian, 604-466-4070.

• Pocomo Hiking Club invites people to join Saturday hikes starting at 9:30 a.m. from the Rocky Point Park parking lot.

Info: Maurina, pocomohiking@hotmail.com.

• Singles over-55 walking group walks Saturdays for about 2 hours. Info: eileenanne70@hotmail. com.

• Tri-City Photography Club meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month (except holidays) at Port Moody secondary school, 300 Albert St., PoMo. The club is a great way to hone your skills and meet other photographers of all levels.

Group also has photography outings throughout the Lower Mainland. Info: Grant, 604-671-8458.

• Grab a friend or come out to meet some new ones with the Recreation Unlimited Volleyball Club, an adult group of recreational level players who play at Hillcrest middle school gym every Wednesday, 8-10 p.m. Fun is the focus, so even if you haven’t played in years you will be welcome. Info: Gary, 604-469-6389.

• Singles over-45 walking group meets Saturdays, 9:15 a.m. at Pitt Meadows rec centre for walks in Tri-Cities and Ridge Meadows areas.

Info: Graham, 604-464 1839.

• Lincoln Toastmasters meets from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Hyde Creek rec centre, 1379 Laurier Ave., PoCo. New members welcome. Information: lincolntm.freetoasthost.info or Shirley,604-671-1060.

• Port Coquitlam Elks Lodge 49 meets first and third Thursdays at 8 p.m. it Elks Hall, 2272 Leigh Sq. Elks are looking for new members. Group provides community service to young people and seniors in the Tri-Cities and beyond. Info: Ed, 604-9450880 or 604-942-1345.

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• Garage sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at Riverside Community Church, 1477 Lougheed Hwy., PoCo to raise money for a youth mission trip to Costa Rica to do aid work. Tools, furniture, art and more will be on sale and there will also be a car wash. Info: www.northsidechurch.ca.

• Awareness Affair 2011, a day of multicultural celebration and safety awareness, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in Coquitlam Centre mall’s upper parking lot (near Sears); a free community event with more than 30 booths consisting of local charity and not-for-profit organizations.

• Tri-Cities Walk for ALS taking place at Town Center Park, west grass area (Lafarge Lake).

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• Parents Without Partners is an international non-profit organization devoted to the interest and welfare of single parents and their children.

Information meetings for new members run the second Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m., Howe Room, Coquitlam rec centre, 630 Poirier St. Info: 604-945-2407.

• Brunette EnviroCommittee meets third Wednesday of each month, 6-8 p.m., PoMo Arts Centre. Info: Mi, 604936-7470.

• PoCo Garden Club meets the third Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m., at Trinity United church, Prairie and Shaughnessy.

Info: 604-941-8465.

• Rose Society meets last Tuesday of each month except August and December, 7:30 p.m.

Dogwood Pavilion, 624

continued from page 29 • Super Strikers Youth Cricket Club plays at Mackin Park in Coquitlam; all levels welcome, including handball cricket for U16 and U14 and kanga (softball) cricket for U10.

Info: 604-461-2522 or kittybridgens@yahoo.ca.

• Morningside Toastmasters invites you to develop your communication and leadership skills. Guests and new members are welcome at meetings held every Thursday, 7:25-8:30 a.m., Burkeview Family Funeral Care, 1340 Dominion Ave., PoCo. Info: Gene, 604-2308030 or www.morningsidetoastmasters.ca.

• Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition, Tri-Cities Committee, meets the first Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., Port Moody city hall.

If you ride your bike in the Tri-Cities, meet and work with other cyclists to help improve cycling facilities in the area. New participants always welcome.

Info: John, 604-469-0361 or jseinen@shaw.ca.

• PoMo Men’s 60-plus Curling League is looking for players who would like to curl regularly or as a spare; league runs Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-noon.

Info: Phil, 604-468-2801 or George, 604-341-4813.

• Coquitlam Needlearts Guild meets first and third Tuesdays of each month, noon-3 p.m. plus first and third Thursdays, 7-9:30 p.m., Howe Room, Poirier community centre.

Members do needlework, embroidery, needlepoint, cross-stitch, knitting, crochet and much more; new members welcome. Info: Maureen, 604-942-5457.

• Happy Wanderers Walking Club welcomes all singles 45 and older for walks in the Tri-Cities and Ridge Meadows areas; meet every Saturday at 9:15 a.m. Info: Marilyn, 604-463-8874.

• City of the Arts Toastmasters Club meets Thursdays, 5:30-7 p.m., PoMo city hall. Improve your career and personal life by improving your communication and leadership skills in a safe, supportive and fun environment.

Guests and new members welcome. Info: www.cityartstoastmasters.com.

GO BOWLING – OUTSIDE • Coquitlam Lawn Bowling Club is looking for new members. The bowling green and clubhouse are next door to Dogwood Pavilion and rose garden, located at 624 Poirier St. Membership is $90 per year and includes use of practice bowls, exercise, clean air, sunshine and friendship. Info: 604-931-6711.

Leave your name and phone number and an instructor will contact you with lesson dates and times. Games are scheduled on a drop-in basis.

• Barnet Lions Club meets first and third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., Alex Graham Manor, 101 Noons Creek Dr., PoMo. New members welcome. Info: 604-936-5275.

• The Kinsmen Club of PoCo is looking for new members. It is a service club operating since 1965 that combines raising money with fun times.

Kinsmen meet the second Thursday of each month and commit time for projects and social events.

Anyone interested in joining or attending a meeting, call Cyrille at 604-942-4826 or email kincyril@shaw.ca.

• Friends of Coquitlam Public Library meet on the second Wednesday of each month at 3 p.m. in the board room, Poirier Branch. Info: 604-937-4130.

• Crystal Clear Speakers Toastmasters meet every second Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., the Oasis, 1111 Austin Ave., Coquitlam. Info: Walter, 604-941-0191 or http:// crystalclearspeakers.freetoasthost.info.

• Tri-City Airedale Terrier Club is organizing events for local Airedale owners (and dogs). Info: s@tricityairedales.com or www. tricityairedales.com.

• Hyde Creek Watershed Society meets first Wednesday of every month, 7:15 p.m., Hyde Creek rec centre. Info: 604461-FISH (3474).

• Centennial Stamp Club meets second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, 7 p.m., social rec centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: 604-9451017 or www.stampclub.ca.

• Maillardville Community Lions now meet at Coquitlam branch of Royal Canadian Legion, 1025 Ridgeway Ave. Info: 604-937-0310.

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• Talk of the Town Toastmasters club meets Thursdays, noon-1 p.m., Parkwood Manor. 1142 Dufferin St., Coquitlam.

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• Hoy/Scott Streamkeepers meet the third Wednesday of each month. Info: 604-941-3402.

• Tri-City Christian Women’s Club luncheon is at noon the second Thursday of each month, the Executive Inn, 405 North Rd., Coquitlam.

Inspirational speaker each month. Reservations: 604420_2667 or onarheim@ telus.net.

• PoCo Chess Club meets every Thursday, 7-10 p.m., at Wilson Centre (PoCo rec complex). Info: Nathan, 604-340-6208 or email: pocochessclub@ chessmastery.com.

• Minnekhada Park Association is a group of local volunteers who work in partnership with GVRD Parks to preserve and enhance the natural environment of Minnekhada Regional Park. The group runs a bear aware program to educate visitors about appropriate behaviour when encountering bears in the park and organizes

work days to support nest box program, and to enhance the park’s historical features. Volunteers are always needed. Info: Karen, 604-520-6442.

• Coquitlam Yoga Club offers classes Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., and teacher and student development workshops third Saturday of each month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Pinetree community centre, Coquitlam. Info: 604-945-4271.

• If you are interested in volunteering in your community, PoCo Kinsmen meet twice a month. Info: 604-944-8559.

• PoMo Garden Club meets second and last Monday of each month, 10:30 a.m., Kyle Centre.

Info: 604-931-6224.

• Falun Dafa/Falun Gong practice to improve mind, body and spirit: Lafarge Lake, Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Classes are free. Info: Carolyn, 604-944-4909 or visit www.falundafa.org • 2827 BCR DCO Royal Canadian Army Cadets, for boys and girls 12-18; they will receive adven-

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Uniforms are loaned at no charge and summer training from two to seven weeks is included. Info: Shannon, 604-520-7604, or www.cadets.kc.ca.

• Burquitlam Lions meet the first and third Wednesdays of each month, 6:30 p.m., Christmas Manor, 560 Austin Ave., Coquitlam.

Prospective members welcome. Info: 604-464-3220.

• Coquitlam Camera Club meets second Wednesday of each month, 7:15-9:30 p.m., Miller Park elementary school, 800 Egmont Ave., Coquitlam. Info: Dale, 604667-3375 or Elma, 694936-3969.

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ugust is a very important transitional time in our vegetable gardens: Some vegetables are still maturing but many others have finished completely, leaving gaps here and there that could still produce a few crops.

In coastal areas, an excellent selection of vegetables can be planted now for harvesting from September through next March — and beyond. In southwestern B.C., our vegetable gardens can be producing 12 months a year, and even in some colder parts of the province, selective planting can be done.

Potted perennial vegetables, including horseradish, Jerusalem artichokes and rhubarb, can be planted now. Perennial herbs like mint, parsley, chives, marjoram and oregano can also be planted for some late fall and early spring additions to your culinary dishes. September is also the best time to plant garlic for next year.

For some delicious spinach-like greens, Swiss chard can be planted now. Once established, it will tolerate a fair bit of cold before it either freezes or goes dormant. The same is true of spinach. ‘Perennial Spinach’, which is actually a chard, and West Coast Seeds’ ‘Bloomsdale Savoy’ are two varieties that can be used in 45 days.

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like beets. In the worst case scenario, all you will get are the greens, but even they are delicious. The novelty varieties, like ‘Little Egypt’ for example, mature in 34 days ‚ now

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Lettuce is, by far, the most popular of greens, and seeded now, almost any variety of leaf lettuce will do just fine. The ‘Butter

Crunch’ type matures in about 60 days, while the loose leaf varieties, like ‘Black Seeded Simpson’ and ‘Red Sails’, will be on your table in 45 days. For winter greens, ‘Corn Salad’ is still one of the best as is ‘Winter Density’.

Both have better flavour with a light frost.

Certain varieties of bunching onions and scallions can still be planted for fall harvests because they mature in 60 days. Up until that time, you have the greens to enjoy. There are also hardy winter varieties you can plant now for harvesting in spring. ‘Kincho’ and ‘Pacific’ will survive most winters.

Who couldn’t find a spot now for radishes?

Almost any variety matures in 25 days and in drier weather, you will find fewer maggots.

Keep them out of old cabbage areas and rake a little wood ash into the soil for better maggot control.

Winter cauliflower, like ‘Galleon’ or ‘Purple Cape’, and cabbage, like ‘January King’, will mature in February if planted now. ‘Purple Sprouting’ broccoli is another winter favourite, too. Many folks also transplant the late ‘Siberian’, ‘Black Tuscan’ and ‘Redbor’ kale at this time of year. Winter hardy leeks can go in now as well, to round out your winter gardens.

You will probably not have enough empty spaces to plant all these wonderful fall and winter vegetables, but give some a try. When the weather cools down and all the tomatoes, peas, beans and peppers are gone, just think what you can look forward to - your own fresh taste of fall and winter.

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TRI-CITY SPORTS

CONTACT Larry Pruner, Sports Editor email: sports@tricitynews.com phone: 604-525-6397 • fax: 604-944-0703

Golfer guns for Sr. crown C o q u i t l a m ’s Ro n Petersen fired a second round 2-underpar 70 to assume the lead in the B.C. Senior Men’s Championship at Squamish Valley Golf Club in Squamish.

Petersen, who had the low round of the day, sat at 4-over-par 148 for the tournament and headed into the final round with a one stroke lead over first round leader Ron Bell of Vancouver.

Planted in a twoway tie for third place is 2006 BC Senior Men’s Champion Tony Hatchwell of Nanaimo, and Russ Bentley of Kelowna, both at 6-overpar 150. In a five-way tie for fifth place at 7-overpar 151 were Marty Holman of Victoria; Grant Oben of Kelowna; Brian Di Biasio of Nelson; Paul Batchelor of New Westminster; and Earl MacPherson of Surrey.

Port Moody’s Gudmund Lindjberg –– the three-time defending champion in the tournament for shooters aged 55 to 64 –– shot a second-round 71 and carded an 8-over 152 in a three-way tie for 10th.

Peter Roberts of Port Coquitlam is deadlocked in 28th at 13-over 157.

Missing the cut were Coquitlam’s Keith Bonner (19-over), Ollie Lantela and Gary Robson (both at 21over), along with PoCo’s Stan Reid (24-over) and PoMo’s Saul Schubert (38-over).

T h e 6 7 - ye a r- o l d Petersen also overtook the lead in the Super Senior Division and is trailed by Victoria’s Barry Clark, who sits in second place at 13-overpar 157. Noel Pumfrey of Victoria is third at 14-over-par 158.

Following secondround play the Zone Team Championship was awarded to Russ Bentley, Dave George, Terry Nicol and Brock Waldron of Zone 2 (Okanagan), finishing at 31-over-par 463.

The Zone teams consist of players who were chosen by each zone in advance of the championship. The final round was set to tee-off on split tees (No.’s 1 and 10) Thursday (after The News’ deadline).

MARIO BARTEL/BLACK PRESS

Matthew Dinsdale of the Coquitlam Jr. Adanacs shakes off a check from New West’s Jimmy McBride in Wednesday’s B.C. Jr. A lacrosse playoff action at Queen’s Park Arena.

Goals no gift for Jr. A’s & ’Bellies Top two teams in defensive struggle

“It’s how you ride through those momentum swings that makes the difference.”

By Larry Pruner THE TRI-CITY NEWS

They came in bunches for the Coquitlam Jr. Adanacs during the regular season. Now, they are bordering on bankrupt in the B.C. Jr. ‘A’ lacrosse league playoff final.

They are goals.

Yet even though they’re averaging fewer than eight tallies compared with the 14 per game they pumped in during their pristine 21-0 campaign, the Jr. A’s are still up comfortably 3-1 in the bestof-seven series against the New Westminster Jr. Salmonbellies.

And that’s all that matters to a calm, seemingly unfazed Coquitlam head coach Curt Malawsky.

“I’m not surprised at all,” said Malawsky, after his Jr. A’s gutted out a tense 9-6 victory Wednesday at Queen’s Park Arena. “I think we have the two best goalies in the league battling it out. The shots have been decent... it’s just that we have a good defensive system and they have a good defensive system. It’s just a good, tough series.”

Offensive output was nary a problem for both squads during the regular campaign, when Coquitlam delivered a league-high 289 goals compared with the next-best 227 scored by the 16-5 Jr. ’Bellies.

Playoffs have proven vastly different, especially in the final series, where the winning team has only once scored double digits so far, when Coquitlam won Game 3 by a 10-7 margin Monday.

Granted, while the two teams beat up on other squads during the regular season, their three meetings were relatively low scoring, with the Jr. A’s winning by 9-4, 10-8 and 10-6 counts.

With the Jr. A’s Steve Fryer and New West’s

crucial win.

New West went IN QUOTES up 1-0 on a Kyle Robinson marker 2:24 into the affair but the Jr. A’s never again surrendered the lead. “ We ’ ve b e e n through adverse situations all year –– on and off the floor –– and the playoffs are Curt Malawsky filled with them,” Malawsky said. “It’s how you ride through those momentum swings that makes the difference.”

The teams were tied 3-3 after the first period and Coquitlam led 6-5 after the second. Dinsdale, Ben McIntosh and Casey Jackson fired in two goals apiece for the Jr. A’s, with David Joyce also hitting the scoresheet. Travis Cornwall dished out three assists for the winners.

Shots on goal were dead even at 39 apiece, even though New West outshot the Jr. A’s 18-11 in the final frame.

After dropping the series’ first game 7-6 on Aug. 3, the Jr. A’s have rattled off three straight wins, including a gritty 6-4 triumph in Game 2 last Saturday in New West.

Game 5 in the series goes 8 p.m. Saturday at the Poirier Sports and Leisure Complex.

MARIO BARTEL/BLACK PRESS

Team captain Michael Krgovich of the Coquitlam Jr. Adanacs defends Wednesday at Queen’s Park Arena.

Frank Scigliano bringing their ‘A’ games in the cages, Coquitlam finally won the 60-minute struggle Wednesday by netting the game’s final three goals after the Jr. ’Bellies came from behind three prior times to even the score.

Brandon Bertoia, Matthew Dinsdale and Kevin Neufeld each struck net after New West’s Reagan Harding knotted the count 6-6 as Coquitlam outscored the hosts 3-1 in the third period to post the

USED SPORTING GOODS SALE KidSport Tri-Cities Summer Used Sporting Goods Sale is set for Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Poirier Sports and Leisure Complex.

Admission is by donation or items for the food bank, with proceeds going to KidSport Tri-Cities, which since 2006 has assisted more than 1,000 youngsters to participate in organized sport.

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Sticks & books wizards in lax Eighteen Tri-City residents were named recipients of the 2nd annual Burnaby Mountain Selects (BMS) field lacrosse scholar-athlete awards, it was announced Tuesday.

Brent Hoskins, head coach of the Simon F r a s e r University menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team and executive director of the Bur naby Mountain Lacrosse E l i t e Development Program, named the winners via a press release.

T h e p re s t i g i o u s awards were developed to recognize academic achievement and onfield excellence for each scholastic year. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s BMS scholar-athlete awards recognize a total of 56 studentathletes who competed in the fall 2010 and/or summer 2011 BMS Elite Touring program and achieved an academic avera g e of 80% or higher for the 2010-2011 school year.

T his yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s class comes from public and private schools in 19 communities across B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lower Mainland,

the Interior and Washington state.

Wi n n e r s i n c l u d e Anmoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dylan Kaminski (midfield); C o q u i t l a m â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s G o r dy Bowden (goal); Dylan Chand (defence); John Hofseth (midfield); Robert Hofseth (midf i e l d ) ; J u l i a n Infanti (midfield); Josh Kemp (attack); Jo r d a n S t r o u p (midfield); M a r k Sund (defence); Ethan Ticehurst (midfield); Alex T homson (defence); Port Coquitlamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ky r a n C l a rk e ( a t tack); Brodie Gillespie ( m i d f i e l d ) ; Ry l a n d Hemmerling-Rees (midfield); Will Kinnaird (defence); Gordie Phillips (defence); Nick Theobald (defence); and Port Moodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kyle Dozzi (defence). Each of the scholar-athlete winners will also be acknowledged for their outstanding academic achievement and receive an award certificate at the next Maple Leaf Awards Dinner in January 2012, an event that celebrates youth and collegiate field lacrosse in B.C.

Ladner licks PoMo Port Moody Bandits let a 2-0 second period lead slip away and were bounced 11-5 Tuesday by the Ladner Pioneers at Burnabyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bill Copeland Arena.

The result evened the best-of-five West Coast Sr. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lacrosse league final series 1-1 and Game 3 was set for last night (Thursday, after The Newsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; deadline) in Ladner. Game 4 goes Saturday back at Copeland, 8 p.m.

Ladner out-scored the Bandits 6-1 in the second period before PoMo pumped in a pair of goals to trim the lead to 6-3 but that was as close as theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d come.

Charlie Girdler led the Bandits with two tallies, followed with singles by Justin Hawksbee, Anthio Yuen and Kevin Riley.

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Jacob Philipps, 11, takes a ball off the beak during a Baseball BC minor day camp Wednesday at Coquitlam Town Centre Park.

BUNTZEN LAKE: PARKING GUIDELINES Buntzen Lake is one of the most popular BC Hydro recreation sites in the province.

We encourage the public to enjoy the area, and be familiar with the parking policies.

Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in place to ensure public safety and emergency access.

Why does BC Hydro limit parking access?

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BC Hydro limits visitor parking to ensure emergency vehicles have access to the site.

Long line-ups can block Sunnyside Road in Anmore and access to the Sasamat Volunteer Fire Hall.

In cooperation with the Coquitlam RCMP who have policing authority for the area, BC Hydro does not permit line-ups for parking outside the gate because the line-ups impact emergency access.

What is the policy?

Once the parking lot is full, the gate is closed until enough spaces are available to handle visitor capacity for the rest of the day. Parking lots may have a number of spaces available while the gates are still closed. Other non-BC Hydro regional parks in the Lower Mainland have similar policies.

Why canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the public drop-off and pick-up people inside the gate?

Drop-offs and pick-ups also cause line-ups, preventing emergency access to the park.

Public safety is a priority for BC Hydro.

Although Buntzen Lake has close to 600 parking spaces, BC Hydro encourages visitors to arrive early. Parking is on a ďŹ rst-come basis only. No re-entry is permitted. Visitors are reminded that footpath access from the parking area to South Beach is 2.3 kilometres.

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For 50 years, BC Hydro has been providing clean, reliable electricity to our customers. Today we are planning for the next 50 years by investing in new projects, upgrading existing facilities and working with our customers to conserve energy through Power Smart.

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Position starts with a base salary and includes a GENEROUS commission package. Commissions range from $200 to $600 (Avg=$400). Experience is an asset but not a requirement. A working car, a positive attitude, and the desire to close some sales are the only requirements.

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Call Jemma at 604-777-2194 We are still hiring - Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilfield construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilfield roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-7235051.

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101-1125 Nicola Avenue Port Coq. (behind COSTCO)

604-777-5046

604-468-8889

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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6072 146-286 April Rd 2-27 Crawford Bay 2-38 Darney Bay 183 Roe Dr 8458 605-648 Claremont St 527 Como Lake Ave 500-513 Jefferson Ave 803-835 North Rd (odd side) 603-644 Tyndall St 8501 953-965 Como Lake Ave (odd) 808-1023 Kelvin St 951-969 Leland Ave (odd) 804-1010 MacIntosh St 950-965 Spence Ave

MAJOR Appliance Repairs to All Makes JIM PUGH Owner/Technician 30 Yrs+ Experience 3755 Bracewell Court, Pt Coq. Pgr: 669-6500 #4909 www.bcclassified.com

POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Service to all Makes of Appliances & Refrigeration. Work Guaranteed

604-460-8058 #7 - 20306 Dewdney Trunk, M. Ridge Corner Max Gas Station McDonald’s is Now Hiring

Crew & Swing Managers Full/Part-time Shifts We provide training, free uniforms, benefits, competitive wages with excellent growth opportunity. Join one of Canada’s 50 Best Employers.

We do both COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL

SANDWICH ARTISTS

EXPERIENCED HOUSEKEEPER Serving the TriCity area. Also move ins & move outs. 604-944-7980.

We charge the cheapest price ever. Only $20/Hr We always do an excellent job.

PLEASE CALL

778-996-1978

Westwood / Lougheed ALL SHIFTS, F/T & P/T

MAIDS R’ US

No experience necessary.

Uniform and training provided.

1 free meal included daily.

The Best Cleaners around GUARANTEED! Best rates, exp’d staff, 22 yrs exp. Refs. Wkly/bi-mnthly.

Guaranteed, perfect work.

Any package. Res/Comm.

Give us a call

SUBWAY. Call Arvick 604-512-0103 Please No Calls Between 11:30 -1:30PM

Radiance Day Spa Tel:604-936-6828 K-435 North Road Coquitlam

CONCRETE & PLACING

ARTISTICO CONCRETE All cement work, forming & prep.

WCB insured. 30 yrs exp, refs. Free est, Joe 604-908-6143, 931-1684

LEO: Mobile #657-2375, 462-8620

MODEL/TALENT AGENCIES

175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS

MOVIE EXTRAS !

8309 828-838 Alama Ave 370-398 Blue Mountain St (even) 822-834 Corning Ave 403-419 Delmont St 416-444 Fairway St 776-855 Rochester Ave 771-887 Shaw Ave 371-455 Walker St

Register Now Busy Film Season

FENCING

ASHDOWN CONTRACTING Custom Fencing & Decks. Quality you can Afford. 604-970-4732 FENCE-IT-RIGHT Installations -604.639.6626 Cedar, Chain Link, Ornamental iron, Vinyl (Insured, Experienced, Competitive Pricing)

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UNIQUE CONCRETE DESIGN F All types of concrete work F F Re & Re F Forming F Site prep FDriveways FExposed FStamped F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured

Families, Kids, Tots & Teens!!

778-231-9675, 778-231-9147 FREE ESTIMATES

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RETAIL

A gas station group in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows is seeking full time cashiers for morning, evening and graveyard shifts. Cashier experience preferred. Chosen candidates must be available for weekend shifts. Please e-mail resumes to coquitlamgasstation@gmail.com

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

CIVIL PIPE SURVEYOR req’d & PIPE LAYER required.

Call 604465-4718 EXP EXCAVATOR/OPERATOR for road construction & site servicing.

Call 604-465-4718 GREENHOUSE grower tropical plants. growing exp req. resume to wholesaletropicals@gmail.com PAINTING Labourers for Port Moody project. Own transportation a must. Call Roger 604-314-3256 SIMSON-MAXWELL is hiring!!!!! * Generator Field Technicians * Heavy Duty Mechanics * Electricians * Labourers Qualifications for these positions are as follows: * Electrical TQ with knowledge of controls systems * Diesel Mechanic certification with experience on engines & fuel systems including natural gas * ASTT certification would be an asset Please apply by email to gsmith@simmax.com or by fax to (604) 944-7300

Unique Taste, Unique Menus...

Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...

• Dinner Parties • Executive Meetings • Family Gatherings • Weddings / Banquets • B-B-Ques • Funerals We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

AVOID BANKRUPTCY - SAVE UP TO 70% Of Your Debt.

One affordable monthly payment, interest free. For debt restructuring on YOUR terms, not your creditors.

Call 1-866-690-3328 or see web site: www.4pillars.ca

BANK SAY NO? WE SAY YES Consolidate or get your personal loan started with us. Up to $200K with low interest rate starting at 1.9%.

Bad credit OK. Apply at www.etcfinance.com or call 1-855-222-1228 GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

WESTWOOD CONCRETE WE SERVICE ALL AREAS • Stamped Concrete • Forming • Patios, Pool & Decks • Removal / Repairs • Custom Design

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278 FURNITURE REFINISHING

LARIC FURNITURE REFINISHING

*BATHROOMS *KITCHENS *ADDITIONS *REMODELING *SUNDECKS *BASEMENTS, etc 20+ yrs exp., Insured/Guaranteed Big & Small Jobs Welcome!!

Mathias 604-313-5530 mathias@telus.net www.newportfinishing.ca

EAGLE TILE 101 - 19070 Lougheed Hwy, Pitt Meadows A - 20779 Lougheed Hwy Maple Ridge Your local natural stone distributors. Custom made Granite Countertops.

Slate Granite Marble Tile Tumbled stone.

Large selection of Porcelain & Ceramic Sales & Service 604.463.0718 ~ 604.460.6656

- ANTIQUES, HOME & OFFICE FURNITURE - RESTORATION & REPAIRS Free Estimates, Pick-up & Delivery

Ph: 604-469-2331

Home Renovations and New Construction Kitchens, Bathrooms, Flooring, Drywall, Garages, Decks & more * 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE* INSURED ~ WCB

HOOT & OWL Renovations & repairs Email: hoot&owl@telus.net Gary 604-339-5430 JERRY’S HANDYMAN SERVICE A to Z

GARDENING

35 years exp. No job too small.

604-710-8184 or 604-941-7988.

Always! Pwr. raking, grass cutting, fertilizing, hedging, pruning, Rubbish rem. Free Est. 604-230-0627

COQUITLAM LANDSCAPING ★ YARD CLEANUP ★ S S S S

Yard Maintenance Hedge Trimming~Tree Pruning Lawn Cuts ~ Weeding Retaining Wall

Fully Insured

LANDSCAPING ■ WATER FEATURES ■ CUSTOM STONE ■ POST & BEAM ■ RETAINING WALLS ■ OUTDOOR FIREPLACES ■ DECKING ■ OUTDOOR KITCHENS

Over 20yrs experience.

Ray Evenson 604-780-6304

ELECTRICAL

#1167 $25 service call, BBB Lge & small jobs. Expert trouble shooter, WCB. Low rates 24/7 604-617-1774 DC ELECTRIC (#37544). Bonded.

24 hr service. We specialize in jobs too small for the big guys! 30 yrs exp. Free est. 460-8867.

all soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements

17607 FORD ROAD, PITT MEADOWS PICK-UP ...... OR .... DELIVERY

604-465-3189

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MISC SERVICES

✶Dump Site Now Open✶ SBroken Concrete RocksS $22.00 Per Metric Ton SMud Dirt Sod ClayS $22.00 Per metric Ton

GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton

Meadows Landscape Supply

604-465-1311

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MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. We move - We ship - We recycle.

Senior- Student Discount available.

604-721-4555 or 604-800-9488.

ABBA MOVERS & DEL. Res/com 1-4 ton truck, 1 man $35/hr, 2 men from $45. Honest, bsmt clean up.

25 yrs of experience.604-506-7576 ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020

All Work Guaranteed. Call John

EZ GO MOVERS Quick & Reliable Movers

From $48/per

MARK’S LAWN CARE Mowing lawns, hedge trimming, garbage removal and small handyman repairs. Free Est. 604-308-8073

604-580-2171 www.ezgomovers.com

Prompt Delivery Available

SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials.

Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

Seven Days a Week

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd. ✶ Bark Mulch ✶ Lawn & Garden Soil ✶ Drain Grave Lava Rock ✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

2 HUNGRY PAINTERS & Power Washing. Low prices. Int/Ext. Man & wife 75 years combined exp.

604.467.2532 twohungrypainters.ca

(604)465-1311

meadowslandscapesupply.com

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539 Running this ad for 7yrs

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $269, 2 coats any colour

Always! Gutter, window cleaning, pressure washing, lawn maintains, yard clean-up. Simon 604-230-0627

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com

M.T. GUTTERS Professional Installation 5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Soffit 28 YRS EXP. *FULLY INSURED

RENO & REPAIR

Cleaning & Repairing Call Tim 604-612-5388

NO JOB TOO SMALL!

284 HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION Furnace/Duct & Carpet Cleaning Special pkg $89. Call 604-945-5801

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Renovations/Repairs/Building Emergency services available!

S Bathrooms S Basements S Suites S Decks / Sheds S Plumbing S Flooring / Tiles S Electrical S Interior Designing

HOME REPAIRS If I can’t do it It can’t be done

604-949-1900 QUALITY RENOVATIONS

• Kitchens • Bathrooms • Remodeling • Decks *30 years *Licensed *Insured

www.metrovanhome.ca

1 CALL DOES IT ALL. Reno’s, bathrooms, kitchens, ceramic tiling, hardwood, laminate, granite tops.

Corazza Contracting (604)818-5919 A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.

BATHROOM SPECIALISTS, complete renos, tub to counter, from floor to wall, proud BBB Member.

Refs. 30 yrs. exp. Call John @ 604-779-4029. www.bcbwreno.ca

BLAKE’S PAINTING & DECORATING Interior Exterior Spraytex ceilings/repairs Drywall repairs Ref’s W Insured W WCB Paper Hanging Removal Written Guarantee Residential/ Commercial

778-960-1070

Gary 604-690-7JNL (7565) “Family Owned & Operated in the Tri-Cities”

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NO Wood byproducts used

When QUALITY Matters

604-464-8700 ~ 778-867-8785

westcoastmodernscape.com

DRYWALL

45 Years in the drywall trade. All size jobs boarding, taping, spraying.

Big or small. Wayne 778-242-2060 ALL PHASES DRYWALL • Taping • Texture • Spraying 30 yrs. Tidy Workplace. Free Est. No job too small.Eric 778-898-9806 *BOARDING, *TAPING, *Painting, *Renovations. Big & Small Jobs.

QUALITY WORK! Free Estimates.

Roman 778-355-0352 or 726-4132.

Ceiling Restoration: taping & boarding respray, repaint, trowel over, 30 yrs exp. Del 604-505-3826 COMPLETE DRYWALL SERVICE, res/com. ref’’s. reno’’s, reas. rates.

604-941-8261, cell 778-999-2754.

LANDSCAPING

D Garden Blend Soil D Lawn Blend Soil D Custom Blends avail.

D Composted Mushroom Manure

Dean 604-834-3076

Residential/Strata/Commercial Repairs.

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS Carpentry, painting, drywall, tiles Quality work - reasonable price Martin 604-521-8715

Specialists in:

Free Estimates 604-813-6949

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

All Ages, All Ethnicities

CALL 604-558-2278

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

POLMAR HARDWOOD FLOORS New floor inst. & finishing. Refin.

Repairs, Staining. Free Est.. Mario 604-671-8501 or 604-468-4117.

NO JOB TOO SMALL Serving Lower Mainland 23 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish *Retaining Walls *Stairs *Driveways Exposed Aggregate & Stamped Concrete ***ALSO...

Interlocking Bricks &Sod Placement -Excellent Ref’s -WCB Insured

WWW.CASTINGROOM.COM

WANT A CAREER IN THE MEDICAL INDUSTRY? Medical Office & Admin.

Staff are needed now!

No Experience?

Need Training?

Career Training & Job Placement Available!

1-888-778-0459

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HERFORT CONCRETE

6198 2200 Panorama Dr

and quote the route number.

PEDRO’S GENERAL CONTRACTING & DRAINAGE. ✶ Pipelining, backfilling, landscaping, water lines & more. ✶ Hardworking, reliable & reasonable rates. 604-468-2919.

Rick’s Bobcat Service. Leveling, Back filling, Trucking reas. rates.778-355-2978, 604-290-2978

604-808-0212

8111 1900-2080 Austin Ave (even) 1901-2087 Edgewood Ave 407-483 Gleholme St 411-496 Midvale St 395-495 Montgomery St 1904-1912 Rhodena Ave

@ 604-472-3042

3 Ladies Maid Service Fast and Reliable. $25/hr.

778-318-4716 ~~ A GIFT OF TIME ~~ Clean to Perfection. Reliable/Honest ICBC & Veteran’s claims. Lic’d / Ins. Windows Free. 778-840-2421

CLEANING SERVICES

1531-1646 St Albert Ave 2814-2854 St Catherine St 2821-2837 St James St 2806-2841 St Michael St

OTHER ROUTES NOT LISTED MAY BE AVAILABLE. PLEASE CALL TO ENQUIRE. If you live on or near one these routes and you are interested in delivering the papers please call Circulation

CLEANING SERVICES

See Manager at: McDonald’s Restaurants 531 Clarke Road, Coquitlam 3033 St. John’s St, Port Moody or email: mcd12135@msn.com

1751-1863 Scarborough Cres (odd)

ELECTRICAL

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

~DEEP & SPARKLING~

2715-2871 Coast Meridian Rd (odd)

9864 3150-3165 Dawson Crt 3165-3172 Hallam Crt 1500-1579 Purcell Dr 3102-3177 Quintette Cres 3098-3168 Silverthrone Dr

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CLEANING SPECIAL $25/hour minimum 2hrs.

Price includes cleaning supplies.

Also laminate flooring and paint specials. Free estimates.

A-TECH Services at 604-230-3539

9153 1536-1697 Chadwick Ave

1982 Warwick Ave 1903-1974 Warwick Cres

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REISINGER Electrical (#102055) Bonded, Specializing in Renos, New Const, (Comm./Res.)Free Est 25 Yrs Exp. 778.885.7074 Trent YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

WE’RE ON THE WEB

MATURE PERSON needed for counter service & duties. Inquire @ (604)936-5545 - 1pm to 4pm only.

8779 2535-2574 Fuchsia Pl 1316-1342 Honeysuckle Lane 2532-2560 Jasmine Crt

9059 1979-2025 Cameron Ave (odd) 1793-1955 Eastern Dr (odd) 2008-2041 Langan Ave 1750-1990 Pitt River Rd

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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Stephan at (604) 520-3565

6003 2201-2235 Brookmount Dr 101-214 Clearview Dr 170-208 Edward Cres 200-239 Moray St 209-3234 Pina Dr 3210-3290 Portview Pl

FINANCIAL SERVICES

NEED CASH TODAY?

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

Carriers Needed

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✓ Do you Own a Car? ✓ Borrow up to $20000.00 ✓ No Credit Checks! ✓ Cash same day, local office www.REALCARCASH.com

Up to $20 per/hr

We will be holding interviews on Monday and Tuesday, so call

The following routes are now available to deliver the NEWS in the Tri-City area:

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

PERSONAL SERVICES

Call Robert 604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222 INTERIORS: Baths (renos/ repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, flooring, tiling, plumbing, painting, miscellaneous, etc.

EXPERIENCED IN OVER 30 LINES OF WORK! * Quality work * Prompt Service * Fair prices For positive results Call Robert SERVICE CALLS WELCOME

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LANDSCAPING

ANDY’S LANDSCAPE design/planti n g / p av i n g / r e t a i n i n g wall/deck/patio/pond/new lawn... 19 years exp. Majored in Land- scape Architecture.

778-895-6202 www.andyslandscape.ca

“ ABOVE THE REST “ Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est. Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB. Call (778)997-9582

MILANO PAINTING. Int./Ext. Prof.

Painters. Free Est. Written Guar.

Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

NO Headaches NO Surprises NO Excuses “JUST A GREAT JOB!”

Robert J. O’Brien

604-728-5643

SEASIDE PAINTING & Decking 604-462-8528, 218-9618

A46 Friday, August 12, 2011, Tri-City News

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GARAGE SALES

MOVING Sale on August 13,2011 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at 957 Saddle Drive, Coquitlam. No Early Birds ! Leaving home after 55 years with lots to sell.

PORT COQUITLAM

ESTATE SALE Sat/Sun. Aug 13 & 14

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GARAGE SALES

PETS

SUNDECKS

477

Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing, gates. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

PORT COQUITLAM

MOVING SALE Sat & Sun Aug 13 & 14 10am - 4pm 2111 BELLE PL Patio furn, hand & power tools, hsehld items, ladder, some Free stuff

9am - 4pm.

1453 Kamloops Place

RAINFOREST DECK & RAIL D Deck Rebuilds & Additions D Vinyl Waterproofing D 10 Year No Leak Warranty D Aluminum & Glass Rails The Last Deck You Will Ever Need!

Call: 604-725-9574 www.rainforestdeckandrail.com

The DECK Guys D Sundeck / Patio Construction D Re-build/Extend Existing Decks D Authorized vinyl deck installers D Aluminum, glass, wood railings D Sundeck & Vinyl Repairs D 5 Year Warranty on Vinyl *Work Guaranteed *References *Over 20 Years Experience.

Everthing from China to Furniture. Come and See.

POM / CHI X pups, vet ✓, 1st shots, dewormed.Paper trnd, family raised w/children. $450. Ph. 604-532-8163 PRESA CANARIO P/B UKC $350 Special. Both parents approx.

120 to 150 lbs. Call 778-552-1525.

PRESA CANARIO X puppies, born May 8, on farm, great temp $450.

604-855-6929 or cell 604-217-1346 SHELTIES beautiful loveable happy puppies, warm & cuddly, 4 months old. House trained. (604)826-6311 YELLOW LAB PUPS 2F, CKC reg. papers, all shots, dew claws removed,tatooed $700 (604)826-1088

Free estimates 604-418-8340

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

PRO ✶ ACC PAINTING LTD ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

- Est. 1989 F WCB, Insured, Licensed F Free Estimates F Many References F All Types of Painting

RIDGE MEADOWS ROOFING. Res Re-roofing & repairs WCB BBB A+ rating Free est. 604-377-5401

www.proaccpainting.com

Interior/Exterior.

FREE Estimates.

Quality job.

Fully insured - WCB Please call Sonly.

604-328-6387 TIME4PAINTING We provide quality services at a exceptional price. No Job is to big or to small, increase the value of your home today. Call Ben for your FREE Estimate: 778-899-8362 TRICITY Pro Painter - local refs.

Ext. Specials. Dragan 604-8058120 www.montenegropainting.com

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PAVING/SEAL COATING

ALLAN Const. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. 604-618-2304; 820-2187.

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PLUMBING

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005 1 Call Does it All - 2 OLD GUYS PLUMBING & HEATING, Repairs, Reno’s, H/W Tanks. 604-525-6662.

1 LIC. local plumber ~ 20 years exp $36/hr. Plumbing, heating, plug drains. Big/sml jobs. 604-308-0033. $69/HR. Lic., Insured. Experienced & friendly service. Clogged drains, garburators, leaks & more. Sm jobs OK. Call anytime 604-805-2488.

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PRESSURE WASHING

Chuck’s Pressure Washing & Complete Drywalling Gutters cleaned, Moss control Residential Apartments Commercial buildings / Strata Laminate Flooring WCB HST Licence Chuck (604)319-1993 chucksrenos@hotmail.com facebook

Vinyl, Wood and Trex decks, Aluminum and Glass awnings, Wood,Aluminum & Glass Railings D FULLY INSURED D 100% Waterproof Up to 10 year warranty

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

We will beat any competitors quote by 10%

But Dead Bodies!!

220.JUNK(5865)

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CHEAP PAUL BUNYAN Tree Service

RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free!

* ISA Certified Arborist *Hazard Tree Removal * Crown Reduction & Falling * Stump Grinding *Prune & Hedge Trim * Arborist Reports Insured WCB Free Estimates

(778)997-5757, (604)587-5991 #1 DUMP YOUR JUNK No job too small.On time every time 604-939-0808 D 604-649-4339

★ ★CALL NOW★ ★ LOW COST RUBBISH REMOVAL

604-942-6907

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters. $80. 604-240-5362

Always! deliver Top soil, bark mulch, sand & gravel. 7days/wk.

Simon 604-230-0627 will spread

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

BACKYARD: Storage shed, grassy play area & fenced kennel.

Was $729,000:

542

Your Tree Service For Honest Prices & Quality Work

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548

• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

560

MISC. FOR SALE

Free Estimates * Fully Insured

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BOUVIER PUPS wonderful family / farm dogs, home raised, loyal & loving. Black, brindles & dark blonde. $800. Call 250-486-6773.

Email: sm.white@shaw.ca

MISC. WANTED

Wanted Dead or Alive: Old ELECTROLUX UPRIGHT VACUUMS. Call 604-942-6711.

PETS

BLUENOSE RAZOR EDGE 4 weeks old. $1250 obo. Call 604783-8607.

APARTMENT/CONDO COQUITLAM CENTRE “Raphael Towers” 1 bdrm + den $960 2 Bdrm $1250/mo

*IN-SUITE W/D *GARBURATOR *ONSITE MANAGER *BEHIND COQ. CTR. MALL

604-944-2963 COQUITLAM

Nice, well maintained studio, 1 and 2 bdrm. Fridge and stove.

Balcony. Heat, hot water and 1 parking stall included. Nice location in Coquitlam just off Lougheed in quiet cul-de-sac.

Please call Nova for viewing at 604-767-9832 535 - 555 Shaw Avenue (google map) (yahoo map)

REAL ESTATE 603

ACREAGE

82.8 ACRES, 300’ lakefront, S Cariboo. Beautiful, pastoral, private, rural setting. Borders crown land. Adjacent 80+ acre parcel available. www.bchomesforsale.com/ view/lonebutte/ann/

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

MAPLE RIDGE

1 & 2 Bdrs from $750/mo GREAT LOCATION

Queen Anne Apts. * Renovated Suites * Clean, very quiet, large, INCLUDES: HEAT, HOT WATER & HYDRO Near Shopping & Amenities.

604-463-7450 604-463-2236 12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certified Crime Free Buildings PITT MEADOWS

CHELSEA PARK APTS 1 & 2 Bdrms Apts, Also 3 Bdrm T/Homes Avail Coquitlam/Port Moody

St. John’s Apartments 2010 St. John’s St, Port Moody Cozy apts easy access to SFU. 1 & 2 bdrms from $720. Close to schools, transit, Barnet Beach & park. View suites of Burrard Inlet.

U/g pkg, laundry room.

Conveniently located. Nice, bright & large suites. No pets.

Call 604-465-8088 PITT MEADOWS

The Meadows Gated underground parking, heated outdoor pool. Heat, hot water & 3 appliances included.

2 min. walk to Westcoast Express.

NOW ONLY $679,900:

For more info & viewing call

5052 Squilax Anglemont Rd. Celista, BC.

751 Clarke Rd, Coquitlam

Large 1, 2 & 3 Bdrm Suites Available

Call 604-542-0865 or 250-955-6398

Beautiful, large, 1 & 2 bdrm stes from $750. Close to Lougheed Mall, transit, parks shopping.

Nestled in a park like setting, a must see. Parking, laundry room.

604-465-0008 or 604-465-5818

TRAVEL with bcclassified.com

For more info & viewing call

604 575 5555

Dragan 778-788-1845

Hyland Manor

WEBSITE:

Dragan 778-788-1845

okhomeseller.com Listing # 26628

Professionally Managed by Gateway Property Management

RECREATIONAL

RARE OPPORTUNITY: waterfront property on beautiful Jim Lake, 0.83-acre with 360 sq ft insulated cabin, located near Green Lake/Watch Lake.

Rare privacy, only three lots on the lake, good fishing for rainbows to 10 lbs, nice swimming, surrounded by crown land. Great trails for hiking, ATV and snowmobile. Seasonal 10-km back road access in 4x4 or pick-up. FSBO. $230,000. 250-395-0599.

(Please see bchomesforsale.com/70mile/frank.)

COQUITLAM

Sherwood Apt 727 North Rd 1 & 2 bdrms on quiet street.

15 Mins to SFU 5 Mins to shops & transp

Call 604-830-9781 www.aptrentals.net COQUITLAM

Welcome Home !

1 Bedrooms available near Lougheed Mall and transit. Rent includes heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Refs required.

Call (604) 931-2670

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS 706

Call: 778-882-8894

PORT COQUITLAM

2 Bdrms Available NOW! Large, bright stes avail. Walking distance to all amenities and WC Express. New carpets and appl’s. Gated parking. Quiet and secure bldg. Adult oriented. Sorry no pets. Refs required.

MORTGAGES

Derek Manor 2048 Manning Ave. Port Coq ~ 604-941-5452 or 604-944-7889 FREE PREMIUM CABLE $80 Value

Call 604-941-9051 PORT COQUITLAM

1 Bdrm apt. $775 2 Bdrm apt. $895 S Incl heat/hot wtr, wndw cvrngs S Close to bus stop S Walk to shpng/medical/WCE S Across from park w/Mtn views S Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

604-464-3550 PORT MOODY - Condo 200 Westhill Pl. Reno’d 1 BR 1 Bath; 650 sf; $850/m. NOW! Peak Property Mgmt 604-931-8666

PORT MOODY. Ideal Apartment.

1/bdrm. Avail Sept. 1.

Secure parking, storage. Res manager. No pets. 604-469-9100, 778-355-1808.

Port Moody Newport Village luxury lrg 2 bdrm, 2 bath, f/p, patio, 7 appls, sec prkg, rec facil, avail Sept 1st. $1450/mo. 604-469-6990 PORT MOODY

Time to move into Spring .... At, The PERFECT LOCATION! On-site Manager Quiet, clean, well-maintained, updated, adult oriented one bdrm suites. Close to all amenities, and WC Express. Gated parking. Call for appointment to view. SORRY, NO PETS. Starting at $750/mo.

APARTMENT/CONDO

Call 604-724-6967 S Impeccably clean S Heat S Hot Water S Parking

FURNITURE

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

ARCTIC WOLF/Husky X- Socialized, well tempered, paper/outside trained. $500. firm. (604)309-3774

706

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certifi ed Arborist

PETS

RENTALS

U-PICK Raspberries $1.50 lb & Blueberries $1.20 lb. 19478 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Pitt Mead. 763-2808

MATTRESSES staring at $99

604.587.5865

RUBBISH removal. Bobcat/dump trailer. Reno/repairs. hoot&owl@ telus.net Gary 604-339-5430.

VACATION COTTAGE 1-1/2 Story - 1200 sq. ft.

Upper level - 3 bdrms Main level - 1 large bdrm Main bathrm, Open floor Plan - dining rm, kitchen and front room with dbl patio door access to Large deck - over 700 sq. ft.

Large floating wharf - 660 sq. ft.

2 buoys, Firepit

FERTILIZERS

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure.

13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877

DINING CHINA - curio cabinet, solid pine, ebony color, dbl glass doors, 4 glass shelves, 79” T, 43” W, 15” D. $325 obo. 604-465-9512.

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

PRESSURE WASHING - (Res. & Strata). Prompt Service. Grants Home Maintenance. 604-936-2808.

TOPLINE PRESSURE WASHING Siding, gutters, & tile roofs. We use SOAP. WCB insured 604.861.6060

UNDER $100

SOFA & CHAIR, good condition, grey, $100. Ph: (604)942-7272

EXTRA

www.recycle-it-now.com

APPLIANCES

POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Rebuilt*Washer*Dryer*Fridge*Stove Up to 1 Yr Warranty. Trade-in Avail.

523

Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988

• Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses

Call Ian 604-724-6373

506 .

JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

☎ 604-521-7594 ☞ 604-817-8899

bradsjunkremoval.com

RECYCLE-IT!

LAKESHORE 101 ft frontage by 88 ft.

640

✶ Pruning & Shaping ✶ Tree Removal ✶ Stump Grinding

Haul Anything...

Isaac 604-727-5232

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

TREE SERVICES

ABC TREE MEN

RUBBISH REMOVAL

★ Disposal ★ Renovations Debris ★ Construction ★ Drywall Pickup ★ Demolition ★ 7 days/week ★ Free Estimates ★

Lakeshore living At it’s Best!

636

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

778-892-1266

604.

4 bdrm South Facing Waterfront Vacation Cottage On Shuswap Lake!

Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations.

Call 1-888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv.

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

Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports

New Roofs, re-roof, repairs. Free Est. Refs. * WCB * Fully Insured

356

*REDUCED*

Email: dlklitch@telus.net For more details

604-351-6245 374

FOR SALE BY OWNER

OKANAGAN

Woodland Decks

SAVE ON ROOFING

SKY VIEW ROOFING LTD. Lic. & Ins. Excellent Refs. 10% off any written quote & or new client!

604-317-4729 www.skyviewroofing1.com

625

HATZIC. LOVELY HOME 19 yrs. old. Large 3 bdrm., 3 baths. 3500 sq. ft. 10,000 sq.ft. lot. Excellent condition. View upon request. $474,700. Call 604-855-5826.

CALL 604-937-0203

WDesign & Renovations WCedar Decks WFences WWooden Retaining walls Home Renovations Call Patrick for a free est.

Ph: 942-4383 Fax:942-4742

SL PAINTING

PETS

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 CHIHUAHUA long-haired female, $600; tiny male chihuahua pups, ready to go, $550. (604)794-7347 DACHSHUND mini dapple puppies, 9wks. 2 F 1 M 1st shots dewormed. $750. Deroche. 604-820-4763.

ENGLISH MASTIFF. ckc, gorgeous brindles, M/F, vet check, shots, ready sept 27. $1500 604-858-6779 GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS. 2 Male & 2 Fem. $550. 1st shots & dewormed. Call 778-863-6332.

Golden Retriever pups, P/B, family farm raised, ready August 22.

Males $600, female $650.

(604)794-7434 Timbur6@telus.net NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

REAL ESTATE

604-464-7548 #1 IN RENTALS (Since 1990) Professional Property Management Services for LANDLORDS (Tri City)

COQ. WW Plateau. 5Bdrm family home, 5 appls, double garage, Sept 1st, ns/np, refs. $2600/mo.

BURNABY

MAPLE PLACE TOWERS 1 Bdrm Apts starting at $950 2 Bdrm Apts starting at $1200 Heat and hot water included.

Dishwasher, fridge, stove, balcony, shared laundry. Avail Immed.

Close to amen, schools and mall.

Call 604-421-1235 www.aptrentals.net COQUITLAM - 1 & 2 bdrm near Lougheed mall / skytrain, 533 Cottonwood, reno’d, adult bldg.

Quiet, N/P, gated parking & video surveillance. $780 - $945/m incls.

Heat & H/W. Avail. Aug 1. CrimeFree Certified. Call: 604-937-7812 Visit: www.greatapartments.ca COQUITLAM: Clean, quiet apt blk.

Suites to rent. Sorry no pets. Call: (604)936-5755.

PORT COQUITLAM: 2 bdrm apt. $785/mo. Quiet family complex. No pets. Call 604-464-0034.

1 Bdrm. & Junior Suite Available Sept. 1st MAPLE Ridge central location in Urbano Complex available September 1st. Newer 2 bedroom 2 bathroom and den on ground floor,d/w fridge,stove,washer and dryer, 2 underground parking stalls in fully secured building with amenities room and weight room. Non smoker no pets.$1200 per month, credit checks and references mandatory.

Call 604 836 0156

WESTWOOD PLATEAU, 2/bdrm condo, 2/bath, W/D. Gym, pool, clubhouse, u/g pkng. $1390/mo incl water, gas. Avail now. N/P, N/S. (604)552-8967

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

PORT COQUITLAM, 2043 sq ft.

Ground floor, dance/fitness area.

Facing onto city park. 1 blk from Lougheed/Shaughnessy intersection. 604-464-3550.

PORT MOODY. 2608 St. John’s St. 1350 sq ft store or office space.

Ground level. $2350 + HST. Avail Aug 1. 604-469-9100.

www.tricitynews.com

Tri-City News Friday, August 12, 2011, A47

RENTALS 709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

RENTALS 751

TRANSPORTATION 818

SUITES, UPPER

CARS - DOMESTIC

TRANSPORTATION 838

RECREATIONAL/SALE

TRANSPORTATION 838

RECREATIONAL/SALE

TRANSPORTATION 845

TRANSPORTATION

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

851

TRUCKS & VANS

The Scrapper

PORT MOODY

WORKSHOP, AUTOMOTIVE, WAREHOUSE, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL, or WHOLESALE SHOPS ETC.

Moray & St. John’s Street Completely Renovated Interior

2400sf. total. Office + Warehouse + 400sf. Mezzanine.

Bathrm. Attractive Rates!

604.525.8839 or 604.649.9273

713

COTTAGES

MAPLE R: spacious;vry clean 1brm in quiet nbrhd, prkg,dshwr/lndry/full bath/sep heat. avail sep1. ns/np exc refrncs required.$790 includes util.

604-836-4458 POCO, North. 3 Bdrm hse, 2 ba, f/p, $1195 + 2/3 utils. Lrg 2 bdrm bsmt, f/p, shrd lndry, $850 + 1/3 utils. NP/NS. (604)306-1701 eves PORT COQUITLAM, Mary Hill area, View 3 bd upper lvl, 1.5 baths.

Nr bus & schls, own lndry + d/washer. $1350mo + 50% hydro. NS/NP. Avl. now. (604)779-6893.

752

Crescentview

Coquitlam, 1/2 duplex, 3 bdrms, 2 bthrms, 5 appli, N/S Adults, N/P, Avail.

Sept. 1st. $1,350 + util.

(604) 936-2679

736

HOMES FOR RENT

3 bdrm townhome in Port Moody.

Nearby Eagleridge Hospital, 1000 sq ft, 1.5 bathroom, carpet & wood floor, deck & playgroud. Available Sep.01,2011. Contact: 604-9108818,Vivian Coquitlam - Main House 1110 Howse Pl; Lrg 4 BR + Den 2400 sf; 2 Bath; lndry; $1950 NOW Peak Property Mgmt 604-931-8666 PORT COQUITLAM - ½ Rancher 3568 Handley Cr. Large 2 BR 1 Bath; 950 sf; $1150 Sept 1.

Peak Property Mgmt 604-931-8666

741

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1030/mo - $1134/mo. Shares req’d. No subsidy available. Orientation 2nd & 4th Sun. 2 pm & 3rd Tues. 7 pm each mo. 19225 119th Ave., Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2B2.

Leave msg 604-465-1938 PORT COQUITLAM: 2 & 3 bdrm townhomes, $830 & $970/mo. Quiet family complex, no pets, call 604942-2277 PORT COQUITLAM

MERIDIAN VILLAGE 3156 Coast Meridian Road 3 Bedroom Townhouse $1050 Include 1 Free Parking Spot Heat & Hot water

COQUITLAM OFFICE SPACE WESTWOOD CORP. CENTRE Various sizes of office space available CALL 604-944-2963

749

A safe, all ages community in POCO, spacious grounds in a park like setting, close to schools and parks with shopping near by.

Great for families - Day Care and After School Care facilities right on site! On site laundry facilities in the apartment building. Pet friendly (some exceptions apply).

The tenant and other occupants must demonstrate they meet eligibility criteria related to income, number of occupants, and other similar criteria. Please note that fully subsidized, or Rent Geared to Income (RGI) units are filled via a waiting list called The BC Housing Central Registry (www.bchousing.org/applicants).

No RGI subsidy available at this time. Call 604-451-6075 to view.

STORAGE

PORT COQ. 1000 sq/ft workshop or storage with 220 power & walk-in cooler. $1000/mo. 604-866-8182.

750

SUITES, LOWER

BURNABY, 2 bdrm bsmt ste, NS/NP no ldry, incl utils. $850. Avail now. 604-528-6036 Coq. Central - 2BR Above ground bsmt w/ shared w/d. Park like settin & patio, private ent., $995/m Avail Aug 15. Call Janine 778-898-0917 COQUITLAM 1 bd in newer home nr bus, own lndry. Avl immed. $800 incl hydro. NS/NP. (604)761-9235 COQUITLAM. 1 bdrm grd lvl. ste.

Very bright, own ent, living & kit, lrg storage. 4 appls. N/S. N/P. $700 + 1/4. Avail now. 604-468-9393.

COQUITLAM Ctr Nr Douglas col.

1 Bdrm. Ns/np. $650/mo. incl. utils.

Shrd w/d. Avail now. 604-945-5314 COQUITLAM. Pri. 1 bdrm ste. sep ent. $725 utils lndry & wi/fi incl. N/S. Pet neg. Avail now. 604-928-0443.

COQUITLAM Ranch Park. Cozy 2bd f/bath priv w/d greenbelt, view, N/S $825 + sh utils. 604-941-6264.

COQUITLAM spacious 2bdrm bsmt h.water heating, alarm syst, private entry, ns/np, no laund, avail immed, $900/mo incl utils. 604-612-7043.

COQUITLAM, sunny, bright, clean 1 bdrm bsmt suite, priv entry, $650 NS NP. Avail now. (604)926-8868 COQUITLAM WW Plateau. Bright grnd. level 2 bdrm. Ldry incl. $950.

N/S. N/P. Avail now. 604-808-2964.

JOHNSON x Durant, 2 bedrooms, individual entrance, drying/washing, no pets/no smoking, 750 sq ft, 604 468 1896 Avail in sept NEW 1 BD suite. Close to Loughheed Mall/SFU.Include Util,W/D,CB/Intnt,Prk.N/S,N/P.$950 Avail Aug/Sept 1.604-788-1197 PORT COQUITLAM. 1 bdrm. Fits King size bed. Lots of natural light, new lam. floors, W/D. N/P. N/S. Access to yard. $825/mo. incl utils.

Sept 1. 778-318-5306.

PORT COQUITLAM 1 bdrm suite, shared laundry, avail Sept 1st, ns/np, $650/mo incl utils/cable/net.

Call 778-998-3431.

PORT COQUITLAM, 2 bdrm g/l ste.

Priv w/d & entr. Big fncd yrd. N/S, N/P $900 incl hydro. 604-941-3068

http://www.metrovancouver. org/services/housing

TRANSPORTATION 806

ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

1964 CHEV IMPALA SS white 327300 auto, air, lots $$ spent. $22,900 obo. 604-534-1954 1966 CHEVY PICKUP, V8, 4 spd, blue & white, has collectors plates, $6500. 604-796-2866 (Agassiz) 1976 GMC 3/4 SIERRA CLASSIC Camper Special, 149,000 orig miles, 30,000 on orig rblt. Same owners since 11,000 miles, Feb/78.

Collector status, call for info, too numerous to list. ALSO 10’ Slumber Queen Adventurer Camper, 99 WS model with all trimmings, 13’’ Sansui TV, 110 & 12V, qu sz slumberqueen matt from Royal City bedding, 8’ awning. $12,500/both. Call: 604-535-5777 or 604-785-6827.

810

AUTO FINANCING

Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now,

1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

PORT COQUITLAM - Newly renovated, quiet secure bldg, walk to all amens, WC Exp - 1 BDRM APT avail Sept 1st.

- Lrg, bright, incl heat, h/water, f/s, priv balc, window coverings.

- Laundry & storage on ea floor.

- Plenty of pkng avail. No Pets.

- Wheelchair accessible

McALLISTER APARTMENTS

2232 McAllister Ave

(604)941-7721 PORT COQUITLAM - Suite 1661 Fraser Ave. Updated 3 BR 2 Bath; 1200 sf; lndry; $1350 NOW Peak Property Mgmt 604-931-8666 PORT MOODY. Bright 1 bdrm $725 +20%utils. Free lndry. Nr Newport Village. NP/NS. Now. 604-469-9402 Port Moody/Glenayre spacious 1 bdrm $850/mo. sec sys., a/c & utils incl Sept 1. NP/NS. 604-931-3611.

WESTWOODPlateau,bright 2 bdrm, full bath, lndry, patio, priv. entry, $900. Immed.604-808-2964. NS/NP

818

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 2002 TOYOTA RAV 4, 40.000 km, well maintained, $8,950 obo.

Phone (604) 870-4724.

2003 HONDA CIVIC, 4 dr, auto, alarm, A/C, tilt, p/l, 100 km, $5,600 obo. 778-895-7570.

2004 37C PACE ARROW, 15,800 m, Shaw auto satellite, 3 slides, W/D, custom cover, 10 yr paint protection, etc. Better than new. $79,900. Call (604)869-3313

CARS - DOMESTIC

1991 OLDS Toronado Trofeo, good cond, needs some work, nice cruiser 105kms $2500. (604)462-8863

838

RECREATIONAL/SALE

2011 SALEM T23FD

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

Awning, AM/FM/CD player, A/C, micro. pass through storage, outside shower. $18,995 (Stk.30371) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-877-651-3267 DL #30644

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.

We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10.

Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288

1978 FRONTIER MOTORHOME, 23’ low mileage, good condition $3900 obo. Call 604-857-9430.

1988 FORD MAXI VAN camper. 1 owner. 216,000kms. Sleeps 2. $2,000 obo. 604-462-9227.

2004 F350 CREW CAB, diesel, 03 24’ Salem 5th whl. trailer, both mint cond., too many things to list. Will sell separate. Trailer $7,900 or both for $25,000 obo.Call 604-812-1278.

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

DSI water heater, dual pane windows, LCD TV, A/C, AM/FM/CD/DVD, fantastic fan. $36,995 (Stk.30384) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-877-651-3267 DL #30644

MOTORCYCLES

2005 YAMAHA’s Nicest Cruiser!!

Midnight Star Custom 1700cc. Pristine cond! dealer serviced, not on road til 2009, very low km’s. $8475.

778-888-6805, 778-837-6577.

Call 604-834-4097 www.aptrentals.com

OFFICE/RETAIL

2007 FORD FUSION SE Fully loaded, metallic red, 60K, $8800 firm. Call 604-538-4883.

830

Renovated townhomes in magnificent area.

Basement, patio, new appliances, garage.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

2011 WILDCAT XL 252RLX

2011 TOYOTA Camry LE, grey, 8,000 kms. auto, factory warranty. mint, $19,800 incl tax.778-895-7570

COQUITLAM

WATERFRONT COTTAGES www.wildwood-resort.net wildwoodlots@gmail.com

715

TOWNHOUSES

2005 CHEV CAVALIER - 2 dr, 1 owner. Deluxe 4 cyl, 5 speed.

79,000kms. $3,800. (604)467-3289

CA$H for CAR$ No Wheels -No Problem! Servicing the Fraser Valley 604-746-2855

1987 Chev Suburban Silverado, 5.7 Litre, auto OD, good cond. MOVING $1800 obo. (604)466-5331 1991 Ford Ranger, for parts or repair, ext cab, A/C, auto, runs ok, $800 obo. (604)463-3159 1995 CHEV SILVERADO ext’d cab, long box, cd, mags, running boards, full loaded, new boxliner, exc cond, AirCared, $2200obo. 604-308-9848 2005 MONTANA SV6, loaded, Onstar, 7 pass., new front rotors & brakes. Mint. $7500. 604-812-1278 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA, single cab, 2 wh. dr, 4 cyl auto, shrt box, 121km, $7,900 obo. 604-812-1278

MARINE 912

BOATS

BOSTON Whaler 285 Conquest Twin Mercury Verado 225’s Extended waranty till 2013. Tripple axle galvanized trailor. 545 hours. Terrace.BC. e-mail djvr@telus.net CAD 114 000

A48 Friday, August 12, 2011, Tri-City News

www.tricitynews.com

ON ALL D E S U & NEW S E L C I H VE

Paul Arychuk

Gerry Beteau

‘11 Ford Fiesta

9 UNITS IN STOCK!

Andrew Bidzilya

Starting $ From Rod Colville

125

$

Or

299

Tom Mendel #10F10856

‘11 Ranger Supercab Sport

$

#11RA0087

4.0L V6, Cruise/Tilt, CD player, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, 5000 GVWR, Sport Tires, bedliner

MSRP .................... $22,378 Employee Price Reduction –$1402 Deliveryy Allowance ....–$5000

*

199 9

149

$

Terry Millhouse

*

Selling Price

Selling Price

Darrel Ginn

*

$

* Bi-weekly + taxes, based on selling price of $44,219 with a $2000 down payment, plus taxes and negotiable doc. fee, based on a 48 month lease term at 5.25% OAC.

A/C, Cargo package and Sync media system featuring HANDSFREE PHONE, automatic transmission, cruise control, power locks and windows.

Deliveryy Allowance ..............–$3000

*

MSRP $58,699

‘11 Ford Escape XLT Employee Price Reduction –$1734

Marshall Mendel

44,219

#11F14238

MSRP .............................. $27,849

4 TO CHOOSE FROM

NOW

*

* Bi-weekly + taxes. 48 month lease, first payment due at signing, 18,000 kms per year, 5.35% interest rate, $4,218 buyout + fees and taxes total paid $11,504. Plus taxes. Vehicle may not be exactly as shown.

Peter Dubbeldam

Luisa McHugh

‘10 F-150 Supercrew Lariat Platinum 4x4

BRAND NEW

40 MPG

Craig Marce

Jason Parker

$

15,976

$

23,115 #1 #11ES5947 #11ES #1

* Bi-weekly + taxes, and negotiable doc. fee, based on a 96 month term at 7.75% OAC

*Biweekly - plus taxes and negotiable doc fee, based on an 96 month term at 7.75% OAC.

CARS CARS A AR RS RS

TR TRUCKS RU RUCKS UC U CKS C KS K S

Teresa Grossi

Chriss Hird

Stone Phillips

2012 MUSTANG BOSS 302

2007 MUSTANG CONVT.

Limited Production Car, #PC5724

$

55,405

$

433

Or

Bi-weekly 96 months

2011 FORD FLEX LTD. AWD

Auto, nice car, #12F04630A

$

14,988

Or

$

177

Bi-weekly 60 months

Loaded, panoramic roof, #PFT1895

$

35,988

Or

$

284

Bi-weekly 96 months

2006 KIA SPORTAGE AWD Auto, loaded, great truck, #11ES2425A

$

14,988

Or

$

177

Sandi Ringrose

Kevin Heath

2003 VW PASSAT

2005 TOYOTA ECHO

Auto, leather, must see, #11ES9833A

Auto, nice car, great price, #MLT353A

$

2007 FORD F150 SUPERCAB 2009 FORD F150 SUPERCREW LARIAT, 4x4, leather, #MLT379

$

$

8,888

20,988 ,

6,988

Or

$

244

XLT, XTR, 4X4, nice truck, #MLT378

Bi-weekly 60 months

$

27,988

Or

$

246

Bi-weekly 84 months

Taryn Smith

Alan Hosegood

2007 FORD FOCUS ZX5

2004 MAZDA 3 SPORT

Auto, A/C, nice car, great price, #PC5726

Hatchback, auto, A/C, Great Buy, #11F16420A

$

$

9,988

10,988

Ryan Kesler

Sandro Kovacevic

2010 HYUNDAI GENESIS GT Coupe, black, must see, #PFT1849B

$

28,988

Or

$

255

Bi-weekly 84 months

Or

$

122

Bi-weekly 60 months

2010 RANGER SUPERCAB

2007 FORD FREESTAR SEL

$

$

Auto, power group, nice truck #11ES5081

15,988

2007 DODGE CHARGER

13,988

Or

$

166

Bi-weekly 60 months

129

Bi-weekly 84 months

2008 DODGE NITRO R/T

Loaded, black, nice car, great price, #12MU3199A

$

Or

$

4X4, loaded, nice truck, #PFT1852B

$

20,988

Or

$

210

Bi-weekly 72 months

Leather, loaded, #11F12387B

13,988

Or

$

166

Bi-weekly 60 months

Jill Telep

2008 FORD ESCAPE XLT $

18,988

Or

$

191

Bi-weekly 72 months

Darcy Strachan

Or

$

146

Bi-weekly 60 months

$

19,988

2004 FORD F350 C/CAB $

22,988

metromotors.com

ALL WHEEL DRIVE, must see, #MLT196A

$

19,988

Or

$

233

2 BLOCKS EAST

COQ. CENTRE

/mymetroford /mymetroford

2007 FORD EDGE SE

4x4, LARIAT, nice truck, #11F10342A

Dlr# 5231 Metro Motors Ltd.

*Prices do not include taxes & licensing.

Payments based on 7.25%.

604-464-0271

METRO FORD

COQ. RIVER

11,988

Leather, loaded, a must see car, #11ES2420A

W

$

2005 INFINITY G35 COUPE

LOUGHEED HWY

Bi-weekly 60 months

PITT RIVER

Auto, A/C, power group, #11FN6446A

SHAUGHNESSY

2009 HYUNDAI ACCENT

Dave Mallinson

Gene Vickers

4X4, loaded, hurry, just arrived, #PLT4698

Des Langan

Kent Magnuson

Tiffany Poelvoorde

Bi-weekly 60 months

2505 LOUGHEED HIGHWAY

Francis Wang

Ken Zutz

A24 Friday, August 12, 2011, Tri-City News

Tri-City News Friday, August 12, 2011, A25

WE HAVE THE LOWEST PRICES IN TOWN!

BELOW EMPLOYEE PRICING

Y CRUZES EV H C 2011 CRUZE ON

EMPLOYEE PRICE

OWN IT FOR

$

$

14,995 98 *

OR

2010 NISSAN VERSA

AT .69%

5

INCLUDES FREIGHT & PDI

FOR ONLY

$

• StabiliTrak® Stability Control • 6-Speaker MP3 Stereo • ABS Brakes and Traction Control

CRUZE LS

$

17

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• Automatic Transmission • Air Conditioning • Enhanced Audio System • XM Satellite Radio

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stk st k 2154

stk 275 2751 751

stk 3495 34

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PURCHASE FINANCING †† BIWEEKLY / 84 MONTHS WITH $699 DOWN

• 138hp ECOTEC 1-4 Engine • 6-Speed Manual Transmission • Power Windows/Locks/Mirrors

AIR + AUTO

CARS

150 102 TO GO!

201 2 011 CANADIAN CA CANADIA ANADIA A ANADIAN NADIA D AN CAR OF CAR OF THE TH Y YEAR EA AR

40% OFF 2011

SIERRA / SILVERADO E X T E N D E D C A B MSRP $31,035 SAVE $11,287

EAGLE RIDGE PRICE

$

19,748

12,888

$

21,788

stk 8157 57

stk tk 3086 308

16,995

DODGE GRAND CARAVANS Stow St ow n Go/ o/T Tri T ri Air Air

18,995

$

stk t 3320 332

2008 FORD F150 CR REW 4WD

HYBR HY BRID ID

stk3 t 139 9

$

19,888

$

11,823

$

22,914

2006 CH 2006 CHEV EV VY EQ E QUI UINO N X

2 08 20 0 PO PONT NT TIA I C GRAN GR ANDP AN DP DPRI PRI RX

$

2009 20 09 TO TOYO YOTA YO TA Y YAR ARIS AR IS

stk 2703

stk 2829

$

15,595

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$

11,995

2008 20 08 TO T YOTA T TA AVAL AV ALON ON

2010 20 10 DO D DG DGE CHAL CH ALLE LLE ENG NGER ER

s 2374 st stk 2

st 2702 stk 70

20008 FO F RD DE ESC SC CAP A E stk 2965 5

st 2960 stk 296

9,890

2010 20 10 CH CHEV EVY EV Y IM IMPA PALA PA LA

17,995

$

16,888 s 0496 stk 049

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33,872

$

2007 SATURN VUE

Auto, Aut o Air o, A , loa oa aded d stk 3492

stk 227 2275 5

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$

stk 3488 34

2007 20 07 BM MW 52 5255

300 240

2005 2005 20 0 GM GMC G C SI S ER ERRA RA DENA DE NALI LI

BIG S LECT SE SELECTION C ION

2 11 HY 20 HYUN UNDA DAII SO SONA NATA TA A 20 2 10 1 NI N SS S AN A ALT LTIM LT I A Auto, Aut o, air a , load oaded, ed ma mags

2010 20 0100 CHEV C E CH EVY EV Y SILV VER RAD ADO O

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$

$

11,782

$

14,895 14, 895

$ 2008 20 08 TO T YO OTA TACO TA C MA CR CO CREW 4W 4WD D

200 FO 2003 FORD RD FF35 3500 C EW DIESE CR SELL

stk k 0148 148

stk 0736

$

28,937

$

18,666

2008 20 08 GM GMC C ACAD AC ADIA AD IA AS SLT LT

20010 GM GMC C ACAD AC ACAD DIA A SLT

2002 20 02 CH CHEV EVY EV Y AVAL AV ALAN AL ANCH AN CHE CH E

2005 20 05 FO FORD RD F3550 DIIES D E ELL

stk 2992

stk 3016

stk tk 1559 559

s 8 stk 8366 66

25,695 25, 695 $35,883 35,883 22010 NISS NIISS S AN 20 2 02 FO F RD R EXP XPLO LORER stk 3154 XTER XT E RA ER A 4WD WD stk 2982

12,843

19,995

$

$

2006 CHEV E Y COLORADO CREW 4WD

2008 FORD RANGER S/CAB 4WD

BIG

SELECTION

$

17,995

2010 CHEVY EXPRESS 2500 CAR RGOS

2007 20 07 DO ODG DGE E SPRI SP RINT NTER ER 3350 5000

stk 3218

stk 3313

stk 2945

stk 6023

$

17,988

$

23,874

2010 10 FORD MUSTAN A G CO CONV NV.

2010 TO TOYO YOTA TA CORO CO ROLL LLA A

stk 2711

stk 2928

$

25,874 25,8 74

2 11 FORD FLEX 20 X AW AWD stk tk 3168

6,850 6, 850

$

$

14,798

2010 MITSUBISHI 201 OUTL OU TLAN ANDER AWD

2008 FORD F150 HARLEY DAV VIDSO SON

stk 3194

stk t 3407 07

$

14,985 2008 0 F3 F 50 CRE REW W 4WD 4W D DU DUAL ALLY LY DIES DI ESEL EL

$

21,888 $32,995

stk 3132

$

OFF

$

2008 20 08 CH CHRYSLER PT CRUISER

S O E V A Y V E H C NEW 2011 CHEVY AVEO MSRP $15,545 SAVE $4,550

13,852

$

20010 1 SUZUKI SX4

2010 FORD ESCAPE

2005 CHEVY BLAZER

stk 2914

stk 3129

stk 9424

$

28,988 28,9 88 $22,995 22,995

stk 2510

$

EAGLE RIDGE PRICE

$

22,875

5 3 10,995

8,906

$

11,998

2004 CHEV EVY Y IM MPA P LA stk 2761

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$

#11718S

6,995

$

$

18,995 18,99 5

2003 BUICK K C NTURY CE

2010 20 10 FO FORD RD EXP XPLO L RER Eddi dieB eBau a er

stk 0773

stk 3294

4,995

$

29,995 29,99 5

$

9,995 9,99 5

MINT $33,888 &

GMC C SIERRA & CHE EVY SILLVERADOS

$

20077 CH CHEV E Y UPLA ANDER

2006 EXPRESS 1TONE CUBE BE

stk 3343

stk 3150

9,832 2004 PONTIAC MONTANA stk 2951

$

13,888 15

SPRINTERS S

2004 20 04 CH CHEVY TRAI TR AILB LBLA L ZER s 3060 stk

$

9,995 9,99 5

JUST ARRIVED

$

6,995

IN STOCK

All prices are net of loyalty and do not include tax, levies and administration fee of $595. All financing on approved credit. Vehicles not exactly as illustrated. Some conditions apply on leases, see dealer for details.

LTD.

LTD.

DL #8214

1-888-379-1565

2595 Barnet Hwy y 2 BLOCKS WEST OF COQUITLAM CENTRE NEXT TO TIM HORTON’S

A division of Eagle Ridge Chevrolet. *All prices net of rebates, net of all GM Programs, Prices don’t include taxes and levies. Financing on approved credit. Vehicles not exactly as illustrated. ††Biweekly payment on Chev Cruze 84 mo. term, $699 down 5.69% APR TP- $18,535

DL #8214

1-888-379-1565

2595 Barnet Hwy 2 Blocks West of Coquitlam Centre next to Tim Horton’s