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Shopping for support at the mall By Gary McKenna THE TRI-CITY NEWS

A shipping container outfitted to house homeless people will be on display at Coquitlam Centre mall next week, giving the public an up-close view of a proposal

being put forward by shelter advocates. Members of the Tri-Cities Homelessness Task Group have been pushing local municipalities to adopt the temporary shelters until a permanent facility can be built at 3030 Gordon Ave. in Coquitlam. Gerry Sly, the Coquitlam autobody

shop owner who first came forward with the proposal last spring, said seeing the units should give residents a better idea of what the task group is hoping to accomplish. see SHELTER SHELTER,, page A6

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Mayors balk at tax hikes Extra $31 would deliver Evergreen Line but bigger tax increases are possible By Jeff Nagel BLACK PRESS

Metro Vancouver mayors say they feel betrayed by the province now that it appears they will be asked to vote to jack property taxes to build the Evergreen Line and fund an array of other TransLink projects. The premier just signed an agreement with mayors last month pledging a wide-ranging look at all possible transit funding options but municipal reps were told Thursday property taxes are the only source that will be on the table when a vote on an ex-

pansion comes in December. The owner of an average $600,000 h o m e wh o n ow pays $220 a year in property tax to TransLink would pay an extra $31 a year to raise $412 TRASOLINI million towards the $1.4-billion Evergreen Line and another $53.2 million for the phase one of the North Fraser Perimeter Road, which would extend United Boulevard. The tax hit would rise to $54 per home if mayors agree to go further and fund a second list of 13 more projects worth an additional $337 million. see OTHER FUNDING FUNDING,, page A17

Charges against coroner linked to a Coq. murder By Sarah Payne THE TRI-CITY NEWS

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Jaxson Cera dresses up as a firefighter and sits behind the wheel of Coquitlam Fire/Rescue’s 1929 pumper truck during an open house Wednesday at the Town Centre fire hall during fire prevention week.

A former coroner is facing charges relating to the improper examination of two female murder victims in Coquitlam and Langley. The investigation, led by the Langley RCMP Serious Crimes Section, began in March 2009. It was launched when Lower M a i n l a n d D i s t r i c t Fo re n s i c Identification officers were collecting evidence at the Langley murder scene and an officer noticed what appeared to be a pattern of questionable — and possibly criminal — behaviour by the coroner. The forensic identification officer notified members of the Integrated

H o m i c i d e Investigation Team (IHIT), which turned the information over to Langley’s Serious Crimes section. Its investigation revealed the coroner’s examinations involved alle ged BRIANNA KINNEAR criminal behaviour in the manipulation of the bodies. In Coquitlam, the coroner was investigating the Feb. 3, 2009 murder of 21-year-old Brianna Helen Kinnear. She was found dead from a gunshot wound in a black pick-up truck on Oxford Street. see CHILLIWACK MAN MAN,, page A18

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Lavina Leatherdale of Port Coquitlam and Pat Johnson of New Westminster stop for a moment to enjoy the view of the newly created wetland area along the Traboulay PoCo Trail in Port Coquitlam.

Wildlife will call wetlands home By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Anyone who enjoyed playing in the sandbox and digging canals at the beach as a child will want to have a look at the transformation that has taken place on the Traboulay PoCo Trail near Dominion Avenue in Port Coquitlam. A 23-acre parcel of land has been cleared, channels dug out of the dirt and miniature islands created for a new intertidal wetland that will soon be home to fish, birds and other wildlife. The $9.9-million project is 90% complete, with hydro seeding done, a wildlife viewing area being built this month and planting to take place in the spring. Now, walkers, cyclists and joggers who frequent the PoCo Trail between Dominion Avenue and Lougheed Highway can see what the in-

tertidal area is supposed to look like, even though it’s a little barren at the moment. It takes a little imagination to picture the transformation that will take place next year when the marsh grasses are planted. A couple of cyclists were prepared to do just that as they stopped to take in the view of the river and the intertidal area, which was dug out of a swampy cottonwood forest over the summer. “It looks like it’s going to be lovely, especially for the fish,” said Lavina Leatherdale, a Port Coquitlam resident who lives nearby. She visited the dike on a sunny day with her friend Pat Johnson, a New Westminster resident, to see if the earthworks were complete and plugs that blocked the tidal river from entering had been removed. The water now flows into the channels at high tide. “The concept is wonderful,” said Johnson, who added that people are lucky to live in the

area so close to nature. The site looks a bit grey but, next spring, 100,000 plants will be dug into the soil. “It’s meant to be riparian wetlands. It will need to have materials planted and debris placed to recreate, as best, we can a natural habitat,” said John McLean, who manages the project for the city. One of the unique features of this environmental project is that all the materials taken from the site were re-used; for instance, the old cottonwood trees have been stripped of their leaves and were dug into the dirt to provide roosting posts for birds. McLean said the project is the largest environmental project carried out by the city. It is being cost-shared by the developers ($5.7 million) and the city ($4.2 million), and is compensation for closing in creeks to allow for construction in the Dominion Avenue area and along Broadway Avenue.

Starting from scratch The city of Port Coquitlam, with funding from developers, has created a large intertidal area for fish and wildlife next to the Traboulay PoCo Trail. This is the vision for the project, according to Allan Jensen, manager of Environmental Services for the city: “The design of the wetland basin [Pitt River Intertidal Project] mirrors and replicates the character of natural intertidal wetlands of the Pitt River. Historically, prior to the dikes, the river water would flood these lands and then recede during high water and tidal events. The water level regime of the basin is dynamic, changing with the tides. The basin is flooded with each high tide. With each low tide, the basin slowly drains. Small tidal pools, similar to those that occur within the Pitt River, are prevalent during low tide. “Several species of marsh plants will be planted within the basin.”

Bear proofing garbage cans on public land a PoCo priority By Gary McKenna

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Tri-City residents who live in neighbourhoods where bears are known to visit should make sure to secure all: • household garbage; • food scraps and food-soiled papers; • ripened unpicked fruit and fallen fruit; • beehives, bird feeders and pet food; • beverage containers; • barbecue grills and outdoor refrigerators/freezers; • open compost piles; • and grease barrels, petroleum products and chemical products. Bear sightings should be reported to the provincial conservation officer services at the 24-hour toll-free hotline at 1-877-952-RAPP.

The city of Port Coquitlam is forging ahead with its plans to replace all of its public garbage cans with bear-resistant containers, according to the parks department. Currently, 19 new cans have been installed, with another 38 to 45 expected to be added in the coming year. Of the 370 garbage containers city-wide, more than 100 are located in bear-prone areas and will need to be replaced, said Todd Gross, the city’s manager of parks services. “As we go through the process, it is likely that we will relocate and amalgamate,” he said, “so it is possible those numbers will be reduced.” Some of the new cans will allow for the separation of recyclable materials from the regular garbage stream, Gross said. Garbage is a key attractant for bears, with

many of the bruins roaming out of their natural habitat into populated neighbourhoods as they forage for food. A bear that becomes habituated to eating garbage often must be destroyed or relocated. The city has begun to issue fines to residents who are careless with securing garbage but several people have complained that the city has not worked quickly enough to deal with its own waste. “We have hundreds of hundreds of gar-

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The new president of the Coquitlam Teachers’ Association is Terry Fox secondary school teacher Teresa Grandinetti. Grandinetti was acclaimed to the position at a meeting Wednesday and assumes the post immediately, although she will be given a few days to transition from her teaching job to the union post. She replaces Kathleen Thomson, who held the post for 13 years, and has taken a job as field worker with the BC Teachers’ Federation. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

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Library food drive When you pop into the Coquitlam Public Library next week, be sure to bring a can of food with your stack of books. Both the Poirier and City Centre CPL branches will have boxes out to collect non-perishables for Homelessness Action Week, running Oct. 10 to 16. The items will be donated to the Share food bank. “The library is a place where the community can come together and provide some much-needed help for the homeless,” said community services librarian Teresa Rehman, who also sits on the TriCity Homelessness Task Force. With the change in seasons and winter on the horizon, not to mention sending kids back to school, the need is particularly great, she added. Re h m a n h o p e s to mark the start of Homelessness Action Week, kicking off on 10/10/10, by collecting 10 cardboard boxes at each library branch. “That would really show the generosity of the community,” she said. Coquitlam library hours are Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m., although both branches are closed this Sunday a n d M o n d ay f o r Thanksgiving.

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“We hear a lot of people saying, ‘They’re living in shipping containers, they shouldn’t be doing that,’” Sly said. “But compared to a cardboard box, these are pretty nice.” Each container holds eight individual units with a shared washroom facility at one end. Three of the units would be sufficient for the Tri-Cities and a fourth modular building would also be necessary for conducting programs and social services, the task group has said. Sly said he hopes to see the shelters in place by the time funding for the cold/wet weather mat program expires next spring, he said. The modular container is expected to arrive in the parking lot of Coquitlam Centre on Tuesday (Oct. 12) and will remain until the weekend as part of Homelessness Action Week. The event will also give Sly and the task group an opportunity to showcase a music video that has been put together for the Aviva Community Fund contest. The film depicts the plight of homeless people and how the container units could alleviate some of the pressures faced by people living on the streets. A songwriter who is a friend of Sly’s penned the rap number while a volunteer camera crew offered its services to shoot the film, which is still being edited.

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The inside of a sleeping unit in a shipping container built as a temporary shelter for homeless people. A sample shelter will be at Coquitlam Centre mall next week. Submissions for the contest are generally centred around community projects in need of funding and are selected through an online vote. The more votes a submission receives the higher up the list the proposal goes. Aviva said it will fund projects in the order they finish in the contest until the entire $1 million community fund is allocated. Sly said even a few dollars could go a long way toward funding the operation of the container shelters, some-

thing the Hope For Freedom Society has said could cost about $450 a day. For more information or to vote for the task group’s submission go to www.avivacommunityfund.org and follow the links. The contest is not the only fundraising effort the group has underway. Next week’s showcase of the container will mark the launch of a fundraising campaign that will seek donations from local businesses to help operate the shelters. gmckenna@tricitynews.com

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Planning and design for the new Centennial secondary school can proceed now that a new site — the old site — has been picked for the $49-million project. The new Centennial, which will house 1,250 students and a Neighbourhood of Learning Centre, will be built on the same Poirier Street site as the existing building but on the southwest corner of the property. School District 43 trustees voted unanimously to approve the location at a board of education meeting Tuesday after they were told the Poirier Street property had a “slight edge” over another location between Como Lake middle school and Blue Mountain Park, called the Winslow site. “Both sites are viable,” said Coquitlam trustee Gail Alty. “The community is clearly in favour of the Poirier site. It makes sense to me.” A group of residents applauded their approval after the decision was made because some had been concerned about traffic and other issues at the Winslow site. Planning will now continue for the school, which will include a teaching kitchen, auto shop and theatre but will be smaller than the current building. Opening date is set for sometime in 2014, with construction to start in January 2012. SD43 assistant superintendent Dan Derpak said efforts will be made to minimize the impact of construction on students. Meanwhile, planning and construction for additions to Bramblewood and Aspenwood elementary schools will soon g et underway after trustees approved $4.3 million in funding agreements. Aspenwood will get six classrooms for $2.9 million and Bramblewood will get three classrooms for $1.4 million. Both projects are supposed to be finished by August 2011.

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he province is fond of saying that B.C. is the Best Place on Earth. That might be the case if you’re in the top echelon of wage earners and can afford to ski in winter, sail in summer and buy a big house overlooking the ocean. But if you’re a minimum wage earner, not so much. The $8 an hour minimum wage made sense 10 years ago when it was introduced but it’s now the lowest rate in Canada. Even Alberta pays more at $8.80; Ontario’s minimum wage is $10.25. While it’s true B.C’s. low wage earners have benefited from tax cuts and other breaks, their wages haven’t kept up with the cost of living. Indexing the minimum wage to inflation might have been better to help small businesses weather the blow. Now that the HST is in place, they may be in a better position to pay a higher wage. Then B.C. could be the Best Place on Earth for more of us.

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THIS WEEK’S QUESTION: Do you think B.C. should raise the hourly minimum wage by at least $1?

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Those rotten kids likely have rotten parents AS I SEE IT Tara McIntosh If you want your kids to be nice, responsible adults, make them that way

or the longest time, my children didn’t do chores around the house. Finally, I got sick of my list of excuses as to why they didn’t do chores, took responsibility for my lack of parental authority and now they’re doing their part. The fact that my children had not been doing chores wasn’t their problem, it was mine — I am their parent. I just told you that overwhelmingly dull story about myself because I’m just about to clobber you with a similar major parental reality check that could change your life, make you a better parent and, as if by magic, turn

your children into polite and disciplined human beings who’ll become respectful, likeable adults. Ready? You may need to sit down for this because, according to author and straight-talking life coach Larry Winget, Your Children Are Your Own Fault. Ouch. I knew that book title would hurt. But the truth is our lack of accountability for how our kids turn out these days is really screwing up society. Need proof ? All you need to do, as Winget suggests, is take a trip to the mall, where you can see the results of new age parenting: F-bombs and the word “bitch” dropped freely, skateboarders who just about bowl toddlers or the elderly off the sidewalk, $20-a-week millionaires buying stuff they can’t afford and 15-year-old employees who expect a tip though they’re texting and gossiping while you wait for their customer service. The reason kids are acting this way is sim-

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ple and has nothing to do with the influence of video games or young Hollywood’s spoiled rich and famous. The fault is ours and here’s why: Over the past few years, a dysfunctional parenting trend has emerged that has a growing number of parents blaming their children’s ill behaviour on something or someone other than themselves (food colouring in Popsicles, lack of Omega 3 in the brain, the teacher, the nanny or the devil) for their child’s disrespectful and entitled behaviour. But rather than take a look in the mirror to place blame where it belongs and then fix it, some parents prefer to drag junior and his/her bad attitude to a therapist or doctor, where a diagnosis or label might absolve the underlying guilt they have for doing a shabby job. To support this dysfunctional parenting trend, there’s a slew of new books on the market that will side with you regarding junior‘s “unique” spirit so you can then excuse his/her bad behaviour when he accidentally

chucks a rock at someone’s head. What we rarely see, but I think we need more of, are books like Winget’s refreshing tome (Your Children Are Your Own Fault: A Guide for Raising Responsible, Productive Adults), with possible titles that cut through the crap, stop blaming the kids, and tell it like it is: “Your Child is a Brat, Because You’re a Bigger One”; “Your Child Doesn’t Listen to You, Because You’re Never Home”; “Your Child is Angry Because You Keep Getting Married”; or “Your Child Is A Delinquent Because a Bus Pass and a Cell Phone Kept Him Out of Your Hair”. Harsh? That’s nothing. Imagine how harsh life will be when you have a 40-year-old loser whom you’ll spend the rest of your life bailing out of debt, trouble or jail. Mr. Winget says if “you want to fix the world, then you’ve got to fix the parents.” I think we have some work to do. Tara McIntosh is a Port Moody resident who writes monthly for The Tri-City News.

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FACE TO FACE: Is protecting prostitutes really the answer?

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hat’s next, a court ruling that chisellers, cheaters, cowards and obnoxious persons have a charter right “not to be harmed” as a result of their immoral and anti-social, but not necessarily illegal, activities? You would think so, given the tortuous logic behind a recent Ontario Superior Court ruling that struck down several federal anti-prostitution measures. Madam Justice Susan Himel found that the prohibitions against such flesh-peddling-related activities as keeping a common bawdy house violate Section 7 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which guarantees the right to security of the person. The judge reasoned that, in the face of such restrictions, practitioners of prostitution (an act that is not illegal in Canada) were forced to ply their wares on the streets and thus put in a position of danger. Granted, prostitutes face great hazard because of their work. But it does not follow that the remedy is to further enable their immoral and anti-social behaviour. Look at it this way: When faced with the fact that liars, for example, are exposed to a greater likelihood of being punched in the nose by

someone they have deceived, we don’t fall over ourselves to make it easier for liars to twist the truth without being exposed to the risk of their proboscis being bloodied. Yet one local newspaper has gone even further in its endorsement of flesh peddling. Not content with the removal of all federal laws limiting prostitution-related activities, the paper has called on Parliament to actively “ensure” prostitutes are “protected from harm.” Talk about twisted priorities. Even members of such generally upstanding professions as medicine and law do not enjoy a special legal protection guaranteeing they come to no harm. But prostitutes should receive it? Go figure. My opposition to the court ruling does not mean I think the act of prostitution should be made illegal; rather, I support restrictions on the public manifestation of an activity that no one of sound character believes to be anything but destructive. And surely even my liberally minded colleague over yonder must understand that parents’ right to protect their children from the harm of living next door to a bawdy house should trump the notional rights of those who would willingly degrade themselves for money.

TERRY O’NEILL

MARY WOO SIMS

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“I support restrictions on the public manifestation of an activity that no one of sound character believes to be anything but destructive.” Terry O’Neill

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“Decriminalizing and regulating prostitution would not only ensure the workers are safe, it would ensure that their clients are, too.” Mary Woo Sims What’s your take on this week’s Face to Face topic and what O’Neill and Sims have to say? Email your thoughts to newsroom@tricitynews.com.

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n a welcomed development in Canadian law, Ontario’s Superior Court of Justice recently struck down provisions in the Criminal Code that had criminalized prostitution. Let me clarify, while prostitution itself is not illegal in Canada, most aspects of prostitution like communicating for the purposes of prostitution and living off the avails of prostitution are. I’ve said before that it’s truly bizarre to say prostitution isn’t illegal but everything related to it is. In spite of evidence that not only have the laws failed to stop prostitution, they’ve actually put prostitutes at risk, Parliament has failed to act. Prostitutes are sick of the inherent contradictions and have challenged the laws. I applaud their resolve. The Ontario court ruled that these laws, including those forbidding keeping a common bawdy house, “are not in accord with the principles of fundamental justice.” Madam Justice Susan Himel wrote: “I find the danger faced by prostitutes greatly outweighs any harm which may be faced by the public.” Her 131-page decision is a thorough review of Canada’s prostitution laws and examines the “tension that

exists around the moral, social and historical perspectives on the issue.” According to Statistics Canada, between 1996 and 2006, an average of seven prostitutes were killed each year. Shockingly, between 1991 and 1995, 63 prostitutes were murdered, seven between the ages of 15 and 17. There are reports that about 300 street prostitutes have gone missing or been murdered over the past 20 years. And then there are the women (perhaps not all prostitutes) that Robert Pickton has been convicted of murdering or is alleged to have murdered at his Port Coquitlam property. Who knows how many of these women’s lives could have been saved if they were able to work safely from shared premises with others or in their home. So when my colleague criticizes the ruling as falling into the harmreduction trap, I say, yes, let’s reduce harm to those who work in the oldest profession in the world. Decriminalizing and regulating prostitution would not only ensure the workers are safe, it would ensure that their clients are, too. The Ontario court’s decision might finally move parliamentarians to act after years of stalling. It’s about time.

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Bikers deserved coverage The Editor, I’m upset at t h e n e w s c ove rage or lack of it on the Vancouver M o t o r c y c l e Christmas Toy Run that took place last Sunday. I re c e ive t h e daily and community newspapers. Why was there no mention or pictures of the event? Thousands of bikers gave up their Sunday to donate toys to needy children who would have had a bleak Christmas. It is a really worthwhile cause and it should be mentioned. All I ever read about bikers is negative. Shame on you for overlooking this worthwhile cause. There are many happy children and grateful parents who listen to the squeals of the children eagerly opening these gifts. I would like the bikers to know they are really appreciated. I’ve seen people lined up on the streets watching them pass with their children as well cheering them on. They definitely need an apology and recognition. Linda Klassen, Port Coquitlam

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Douglas station isn’t a priority The Editor, Re. “Everything on the Table” (The Tri-City News, Sept. 29). Diane Strandberg’s report on the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce meeting was accurate and fair. The irony prevails that Langley Mayor Peter Fassbender, chair of the TransLink mayors council, was upstaged by Premier Gordon Campbell and his delegation, which included two of his honourable ministers, Shirley Bond and Iain Black. The meeting was well attended, with the possible exciting news about to break. But instead, a memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed and the excitement subsided. As we anticipated, the MOU contains nothing specific and is just another foot-dragging procedure to delay the beginning of Evergreen Line construction. So why was the upstaging and fanfare made to appear so exciting? Well there were a few references made

about the HST and insinuations surrounding the difficulty of financing. The premier and all B.C. taxpayers know “we must all work together.” Mayor Fassbender could have upstaged the premier’s delegation by announcing that: • the last 1.7 km of the Evergreen Line, up to Douglas College and Coquitlam city hall, is redundant and does nothing for ridership of the line; this would save $225 million; • the installation of fare barriers will cost $175 million and the number of fare evaders have been purposely exaggerated and it would take too many years to pay for the installation of these barriers. During these financial times, we should get our priorities in order. Dropping both of these redundant and costly political extras would provide the $400 million necessary to begin construction immediately. Cliff E. Van Alstyne, Port Moody

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Pot farms suck $100 M a year, BC Hydro says By Jeff Nagel BLACK PRESS

B.C. marijuana growers are now stealing electricity worth $100 million a year â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a number that has skyrocketed in the past four years. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a preliminary estimate disclosed by BC Hydro officials in advance of a formal report to the B.C. Utilities Commission later this fall. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; re convinced theft has almost doubled since 2006,â&#x20AC;? said Fiona Taylor, BC Hydroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s acting director of smart metering and infrastructure. The amount of power stolen in 2006 was worth $30 million then â&#x20AC;&#x201D; or $40 million at 2010 rates â&#x20AC;&#x201D; equivalent to 1% of what all legitimate customers pay. Taylor said the numbers are still being finalized but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s thought thieves now tap between 900 and 1,100 gigawatthours of electricity a year, up from 500 in 2006. She spoke after disclosing the $100-million loss estimate at a clean energy forum at

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The theft of electricity to power grow operations in the province has nearly doubled, according to officials with BC Hydro. last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Union of B.C. Municipalities convention. Safety is a serious issue with grow ops because meter tampering to disguise power use or illegal bypasses to tap outside wires can spark fires or worse. Hot wires left by power thieves on a pole are one example. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If one of our guys doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s there and touches it or your car crashes into it, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re fried,â&#x20AC;? Taylor said.

Smart meters that will roll out to every household over the next two years are expected to help BC Hydro pull the plug on many indoor pot growers. The devices are intended to give consumers real-time information on their power use to promote conservation and energy-saving tricks, such as setting smart appliances to run at night to take advantage of lower rates that are to be offered at offpeak times.

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But the gadgets will also give BC Hydro instant data on outages and much more accurate information on locations where unusual amounts of power are vanishing from the system. Taylor admits grow ops may well adapt, noting they are often power conservation superstars. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re very innovative customers,â&#x20AC;? Taylor said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are doing everything possible to reduce their consumption so they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get caught.â&#x20AC;? M a n y a r e â&#x20AC;&#x153; e a rl y adoptersâ&#x20AC;? of off-grid self-generated power and the use of energysavers like LED lights, she said. Hydroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal, she said, isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t to become an arm of the police but to simply â&#x20AC;&#x153;stop people stealing our electricity.â&#x20AC;? Smart metering wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be cheap. BC Hydro pegs the price tag at $930 million but estimates the system will save $1.5 billion through conservation and plugging holes from theft. jnagel@blackpress.ca

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Mackin slated for upgrades By Janis Warren THE TRI-CITY NEWS

A section of Coquitlam’s FrenchCanadian community is about to get spruced up with public art and an overhaul of its main sports park. This month, the city will unveil a 60-foot-tall sculpture at Brunette Avenue and King Edward Street — at the northeast corner of Mackin Park — called Pioneer Spirit. The $200,000 piece took two years of planning and was funded by a federal grant from Canadian Heritage and by casino revenues from the city, which receives a 10% cut of net proceeds as host municipality of the Boulevard Casino on United Boulevard. Vancouver artist Douglas Taylor beat out 35 applicants to build the piece, which marks the 100th anniversary of Maillardville. The sculp-

ture is designed to be a gathering point in the community — much like the steam clock in Gastown — and is comprised of several solar panels that turn four large sails. Taylor is well-known in artistic circles for his kinetic-energy works: In Vancouver, he created the Wind Swimmer at the entrance to the Kitsilano pool and Khenko, the rotating sails on False Creek near the Roundhouse community centre. Taylor said he likes to incorporate the wind in his art because “it’s invisible and free.” “Sunlight is similar in that we just take it for granted but without it we couldn’t exist,” he said in a release. The power generated in his Maillardville sculpture is intended to be sold to BC Hydro. As well, Taylor has included three listening stations in the sculpture

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Playground replacement at Robson Park (top), new picnic shelters at Mundy Park (middle), a new roof at Percy Perry Stadium (bottom) and the Spirit Square were among Coquitlam’s 2010 capital parks projects.

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Belcarra water project taps regional supply By Janis Warren THE TRI-CITY NEWS

About 300 Belcarra residents could be turning on their taps as early as 2012 to get regional drinking water piped in from the district of North Vancouver. Today (Friday), municipal, provincial and federal politicians will break ground near Belcarra regional park to officially launch the village’s historic potable water infrastructure project. The $6.8-million initiative will allow residents to get water from the Greater Vancouver Water District via two 20 cm pipes to be installed under Indian Arm and linking with a connection at 4545 Strathcona Rd. in North Van (the cost to hook up to the village’s new water main will be the responsibility of the homeowner). The work has already started; this week, Vancouver Pile Driving began to assemble the marine pipeline in its North Van yard; some trees will also be removed or trimmed in the Midden Road area; and road work signs will be posted to divert traffic. The project excludes properties in Cosy Cove, Farrer Cove and the Twin Islands, and doesn’t include Sasamat, although the water supply will include Belcarra regional park, which hosts thousands of visitors a year at

its picnic grounds and pier. In 2005, Belcarra village council put a non-binding “community opinion question” to the voters, asking how they wanted to proceed with the drinking water options that had split the community. Many residents had spent thousands of dollars to drill deep wells; others were concerned about the rising cost of GVWD water. The “shovel-ready” sub-marine project is being paid for with a $4-million grant from the CanadaB.C. Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund, with the balance from the village. To date, the village has spent $1.1 million to lay 3.5 km of eight-inch-diameter pipe to carry untreated water to fire hydrants. With the new drinking water project, the village’s roads will be ripped up again, said chief administrative officer Lynda Floyd. A number of agencies were consulted before the work began, including Fisheries and Oceans Canada, B.C.’s ministry of Environment, Port Metro Vancouver, Metro Vancouver, the district of North Vancouver, Tsleil Waututh First Nations and Western Economic Diversification Canada. In August, the village also entered into a 60-year lease with the port authority for the seabed under the water main. jwarren@tricitynews.com

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In accordance with Section 227 of the Community Charter, notice is hereby provided regarding the adoption of Annual Taxation Exemption Bylaw No. 4141, 2010. The intent of this bylaw is to grant property taxation exemptions to the following categories of land and/or improvements:

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00498-001 00498-002 02272-000 11685-100 13795-035 35407-001 01053-050 38138-000 38200-000 38200-002 38201-001 38202-000 38203-000 07740-001 12152-120 15540-001 35544-000 01279-001 01279-002 35870-126

Burquitlam Intermediate Care Society Burquitlam Senior Housing Society Societe Du Foyer Maillard Earl Haig Society Colony Farm Community Gardens Society Evergreen Cultural Centre Society Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Society Nature Trust of British Columbia Nature Trust of British Columbia Nature Trust of British Columbia Nature Trust of British Columbia Nature Trust of British Columbia Nature Trust of British Columbia Place Maillardville Greater Vancouver Water District Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 263 Community Living Society Community Living Society Community Living Society Howe Sound Services Society

560 Sydney Avenue 560 Austin Avenue 1010 Alderson Avenue 1800 Austin Avenue Colony Farm Park 1205 Pinetree Way 747 Alderson Avenue Siwash Island Addington Point Addington Point Siwash Island Siwash Island Siwash Island 1200 Cartier Avenue Hickey Sports Court 1025 Ridgeway Avenue 3361 Millard Avenue 820A Quadling Avenue 820B Quadling Avenue 2823 Greenbrier Place

Note: the tax figures provided below are estimates only, and these figures will be modified based on changes in assessment data and tax rates as determined by Council on an annual basis.

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18,685 24,183 19,807 9,569 17,457 129,323 4,160 218 38,822 81 107 60,890 11,223 16,984 2,673 28,656 3,981 1,704 1,704 1,887

2013 19,619 25,392 20,797 10,047 18,330 135,789 4,368 229 40,763 85 112 63,935 11,784 17,833 2,806 30,089 4,181 1,789 1,789 1,981

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• Evergreen Line — $412 million (TransLink capital contribution, bus and facilities integration, wayfinding and BroadwayCommercial station) • North Fraser Perimeter Road phase 1 — $53.2 million (United Boulevard extension)

They include launching express B-Line bus service down King George Boulevard in Sur rey to White Rock, a direct White Rock-Langley shuttle and bus rapid transit over Highway 1 between Langley and Burnaby — which the province had touted as part of its $2.4-billion Port Mann Bridge/Highway 1 project. But the costliest items involve expanding bus service to keep pace with demand — an extra $51 million would shore up service to improve reliability and prevent passups and $85 million would boost service to carry more students as a result of the provincially mandated expansion of the U-Pass program. Port Moody Mayor Joe Trasolini, vice-chair of the Mayors Council on Regional Transportation, predicts mayors will balk at funding the full $802-million package from property taxes. “It was very clear from the comments today there’s no appetite for property taxes, especially for the whole gap to be funded entirely by property taxes,” he said. Trasolini said funding should be delivered by different mechanisms that relate more directly to transportation, potentially including a share of the carbon tax, road pricing fees or a vehicle levy.

OPTION A TOTAL: $465.3 million, requiring $39 million per year PROPERTY TAX IMPACT: $31 per $600,000 home or $5.20 per $100,000 value.

OPTION B: • Bus service boost to accommodate U-Pass expansion: $85.1 million • Bus service boost to meet minimum service standards: $51.3 million • Highway 1 bus rapid transit: $40.9 million (Linking Lougheed Station-Surrey CentralWalnut Grove with buses every 10 minutes) • Minor road network capital: $37.9 million • Bus service boost to keep pace with population growth: $36.7 million • Cycling projects: $17 million • Main Street Station upgrade: $16.3 million • Metrotown Station upgrade: $12.9 million • King George Boulevard B-Line bus service: $12.6 million • New Westminster Station upgrade: $9.2 million • White Rock-to-Langley bus service: $7.5 million (community shuttles every 30 minutes) • Surrey Central Station upgrade: $5.9 million • Lonsdale Quay upgrade: $4.2 million TOTAL FOR OPTION B: $337.6 million TOTAL OF OPTIONS A + B: $802 million, requiring $68 million per year PROPERTY TAX IMPACT OPTIONS A + B: $54 per $600,000 home or $9 per $100,000 assessed value

“I call on the provincial government to honour the spirit of the memorandum of understanding, which says everything is on the table, including carbon tax and other road pricing options.” Trasolini is calling an emergency meeting of mayors next Tuesday to plan their next step. If most mayors intend to reject property tax hikes, Trasolini said there’s no point in holding a vote destined to fail and wasting another two months on a new round of TransLink public consultations in the meantime. Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan said there’s no chance he will vote for the proposed property tax hikes and predicts most other mayors will also refuse. The premier’s agreement with the mayors, signed just two weeks ago, “wasn’t worth the paper it was written on,” he said. There was broad support among most mayors for the project list tabled by TransLink. But not everything they want is listed. Trasolini is angry the long-sought Mur rayClarke connector in Port Moody isn’t included. More ambitious expansions — such as rapid transit extensions through Surrey to Langley — would be the subject of future negotiations between the mayors and Victoria. Vancouver Coun. Geoff Meggs said the province

is apparently hinting it would provide more funding sources for that stage if mayors first pass the property tax hike for the Evergreen Line. “No one’s opposed to these investments. These are sound priorities,” Meggs said. “What’s missing is the funding formula people are prepared to accept.” He said the priority list reflects the federal government’s apparent intention to withdraw funding at the end of this year for the Evergreen Line and

North Fraser Perimeter Road if those projects don’t advance. Homeowners are already struggling with high civic property taxes and also face the prospect of soaring Metro Vancouver regional district taxes to fund massive projects to improve sewage treatment, drinking water and waste handling. Meggs said there’s also frustration the province has forced TransLink to embark on costly initiatives, such as a $180-mil-

lion project to add smart cards and fare gates. Several mayors say the province has warned it will impose a solution on Metro cities if they don’t voluntarily vote to provide TransLink’s agreed share of funding for the Evergreen Line. Meggs questioned whether the province is prepared to overrule mayors and unilaterally raise local taxes in the wake of the revolt over the imposition of the HST. jnagel@blackpress.ca

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IHIT spokesperson Cpl. Dale Carr said at the time that investigators had not made any link to drugs or organized crime. A friend of the family, however, said she was driving a truck belonging to her roommate, a known drug dealer. Kinnear’s was the Tri-Cities’ first murder of 2009 and was part of a wave of gang violence that saw three homicides in less than a day. The Langley murder investigation involved 36-year-old Laura Lynne Lamoureux. In the early morning hours of March 14, 2009 she was gunned down when she went to her vehicle to get her cigarettes, dying only feet from her front door. “The families of each victim have been contacted and informed of these criminal charges,” said Sgt. Peter Thiessen of the Lower Mainland District RCMP Regional Police in a release. “I can’t imagine how the families would feel, after the murders of their loved ones, about unsettling new allegations such as these. “Out of respect for the families, we will not be

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ow is the time to gather with family and friends to count our many blessings. Of course, all that turkey and stuffing also kicks off the holiday (eating) season, so if you over-indulge enjoy the fall air on a long walk in the great outdoors.

TODAY: Friday, Oct. 8 TAKE A HIKE New parents and expectant moms can join the Baby & Me Hiking Club running Fridays, from 10:30 a.m. to noon, today until Oct. 29 at Minnekhada Regional Park. The moderate hikes are rain or shine, and parents should have their own carriers (no strollers). Cost is $10/person. Register at 604-432-6359.

JUST FOR FUNLAND Get into some serious fun at Art Knapps’ Funland (1300 Dominion Ave., PoCo). Take a train ride around through the haunted tunnels, or pick a pumpkin on the pumpkin patch ride. There’s a nine-hole mini golf course, a zip line, bouncy castle, tire swings and more. Proceeds go to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

ART DAY This weekend is your last chance to check out two great art exhibits in the Tri-Cities. The Port Moody Arts Centre showcases the work of painter Dan Scott in “Stories Without Words,” as well as pieces from the Tri-City Potters, drawings by Francis King McFarlane and ceramics by Margaret Matsuyama. At Place des Arts, discover the thought-provoking but humorous exhibit “Catch of the Day” by Cam MacDonald. Both locations clear out these exhibits after Saturday to make way for new shows.

MOVIE NIGHT See what happens when a man just released from prison for the murder of child tries to make a new life for himself, gaining the respect of church co-workers and the love of its pastor. Will the past come back to haunt Jan when the mother of the murdered child comes to the church? Find out when the Port Moody Film Society presents Troubled Water (Norway/drama) at 7:30 p.m. at the Inlet Theatre. Visit www.pmfilm.ca.

HOCKEY EXPRESS Cheer on the Coquitlam Express as they take on Surrey at 7 p.m. tonight at the Coquitlam Sports Centre. On Sunday they play the Cowichan Capitals at 2 p.m.

SINGING THEIR SONG Peter Alexander (baritone) and Andi Alexander (mezzo-soprano) tell the story of their relationship through classic opera arias and duets, musical theatre and “popera” in Opera Spice and Everything Nice at 8 p.m. at Trinity United Church. Admission is a $25 suggested donation to MAGI Productions Society.

Saturday, Oct. 9 WEE SPIDERS Bring your little critters (aged three to five) to Colony Farm Regional Park to learn about silken spider cradles and “ballooning” spiderlings. Kids can hunt for orb weavers and zebra jumping spiders — all non-poisonous, of course — and do spider games and crafts. Cost is $12/child and adult pair; register at 604-927-4386 and quote barcode #331559.

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Sunday, Oct. 10 FARMERS’ BBQ Enjoy the fresh fall air and the bounty of fresh autumn produce — not to mention a great lunch — at the Coquitlam Farmers Market Harvest Celebration & Sausage BBQ. Kids can play on the haystack, dig for potatoes and carrots in the “garden,” do some potato print painting and check out the squash display. The market, which runs to Oct. 31, is at the Dogwood Pavilion parking lot from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit www.makebakegrow.com. Please send Things-To-Do guide submissions to spayne@tricitynews.com.

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am impressed to see so many municipalities now shifting to combining kitchen waste with yard waste in an effort to reduce the amount of solid waste that will remain in the so-called residual waste stream — the real garbage. But these programs are being rolled out without adequate information being provided to the public. As a consequence, I fear, only a few people will adopt the new program wholeheartedly. To my mind — or maybe that would be my nose — the main drawback to keeping kitchen waste separate from other garbage and adding it to yard waste are the odours that can be generated if done improperly. City governments have compounded this problem by providing residents with a plastic pail in which to deposit kitchen waste. I don’t know exactly what the chemical reactions are but there is little worse in terms of generating foul smells than placing food waste in plastic and letting it stew for a few days. If, in contrast, homeowners buy a stainless steel container in which to place food waste, I guarantee they will be able to store this waste for up to two weeks at room temperature with no unpleasant odours generated. You might even be able to find an appropriate stainless steel container in a second-hand store for a bargain price. I bought a large one new for only $12 and it is one of the best investments I have ever made. I should also point out that I keep meat waste separate and in the freezer until pickup day. For many years, we have composted food waste (no meat, fat or bread) in our backyard compost. I love the cubic metre or so of rich, dark soil this generates each year that I can spread around the garden. This August, when I emptied out the compost bin, I noticed that it needed repairs so I had to temporarily put all our food waste into the yard

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A stainless steel container, compostable string, newspaper and a waxed paper liner are all that it takes to keep food waste free of odours and leaks before depositing into the yard waste bin. waste bin. It was then that I realized wrapping food waste in a totally compostable, non-leaking package can present a challenge. Using newspapers to wrap garbage was something I remember my mother doing in the pre-plastic bag era so it was no problem for me to return to her technique and “drugstore” wrap. But sloppy food waste can require a liner of wax paper to contain leaks. Alternatively, you can use — or, better still, re-use — the waxed kraft paper that butchers use to wrap their products. (Note, the inner liners used in cereal boxes mostly contain plastic now so they are not an option.) The next problem is securing this bundle of food waste. My mother kept all kinds of string knotted together in a ball for reuse to tie packages, mostly the weekly garbage. But who keeps a ball of second-hand string in a

kitchen drawer these days? Today, another problem is that string is rarely 100% cotton. Most string is now a polyester blend, which means it can’t be composted and you can’t use it for food waste destined for composting. You might be able to find some string made with only natural fibres such as hemp, jute or sisal; all of these fibres will biodegrade when composted albeit at a slower rate than cotton. Again, however, your local butcher shop can come to the rescue. All traditional butchers secure their packages with paper tape, which becomes sticky when moistened. While I have not seen this tape for sale in stores recently, the butchers obviously have a supplier. I suggest people talk to the people in their local butcher shop and ask them to sell a roll or two for home use. There is no reason odour should be a prob-

lem with the new food composting system if it is done properly. Use a stainless steel container, wrap food waste in newspaper with a wax paper liner and then secure it with butchers’ tape — what could be simpler? While it would be possible to skip the wrapping process, eventually, the plastic yard waste bin will develop an odour as well. Because odours can attract bears, I think it is a good idea to wrap food waste before adding it to yard waste on pickup day. I am also not sure that most people understand the reason behind the switch in the handling of food waste. When food waste is deposited into landfills, it becomes a huge generator of methane, a greenhouse gas at least 20 times more powerful than carbon dioxide. The best use of food waste is clearly backyard composting, which generates rich soil for the yard and does not require municipal services for disposal. If this is not an option, the next best choice is composting in a large-scale composting facility to create soil. We all need to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and changing how we manage our waste should be one of the easiest places to start — especially if it can be done without creating foul smells. Elaine Golds is a Port Moody environmentalist who is vice-president of Burke Mountain Naturalists, chair of the Colony Farm Park Association and president of the PoMo Ecological Society.

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ackin House has a new living room suite — sort of. It is, in fact, 111-year-old Limbert’s arts and crafts furniture, which was popular at the time Mackin House was built in 1909. Charles P. Limbert was an American furniture maker known for his high quality in both materials and joinery techniques. Our oak settle (a long wooden bench with a back) and matching chair are great pieces that reflect not only the skill of this furniture maker but the incredible durability of solid oak expertly joined. Because Limbert was based in Michigan, it is not an unlikely scenario that the first resident of Mackin House, an Irish-American from New York, would have owned such furniture. Whether made by Limbert or not, it is almost certain the furniture that graced our parlour was of the same style and material: solid, practical and strong — perfectly suitable for a working family with few pretensions. Its simplicity is deceiving. Look closely and admire the graceful lines, perfect joins and the glow of amber oak. Feel free to sit on it — it is not just to be admired. It is put to use in all our programming activities. We know it is made by Limbert because it is branded (a burn brand). What we don’t know is the story of its journey. Luckily, this is not the case with many of our other artifacts. We have a camera that was used to survey the original mill site and a quilt sewn by Maillardville women who painstakingly embroidered each family name — one of the squares was stitched in 1890. We have a copy of the 1910 Fraser Mills census hand-written and leather bound. There is, however, one artifact of particular interest as we look toward Remembrance Day. Our travelling trunk in the second-floor master bedroom was donated with its story intact. It was given to the museum by the daughter of the original owner, Alexander Windram. It is a classic “beehive” (dome) trunk crafted around 1910 with “AW” stamped on the lid. Mr. Windram was born in 1882 in Scotland and moved to Maillardville in September 1910 with his wife and son. They came by boat and train, using this trunk to move the family possessions to their new home. He and his family lived in the Fraser Mills townsite, where he worked as a millwright’s helper. He and his wife had two more children, another son and a daughter. On Feb. 2, 1916, Alexander Windram enlisted with the 131st New Westminster Battalion and arrived in England on Nov. 11, 1916. He never saw his wife and children again. On Easter Monday, April 9, 1917, he

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Many aspiring actors drop out of school to pursue their dream of strutting their stuff on the silver screen. But Daniel Chiang, a molecular biology and biochemistry masters student, managed to launch his acting career from a laboratory at Simon Fraser University. The Coquitlam student and several classmates won first prize out of 23 entries at the BC Gene Scene film competition for a seven-

minute clip they submitted earlier this year. The video explores some of the ethical questions people ask themselves when deciding whether to sequence their own genome. “What we want the audience to think about is we have the technology to sequence the genome but do we really want to find out who we really are,” Chiang said. A silent film, Sequence Me depicts a young man whose sister has just died of an inherited heart disease. The main character, played by Chiang, must decide whether he wants to find if he has heart problems or

any other inherited diseases. Chiang’s character is eventually faced with the question of whether he should change his lifestyle to delay the onset of heart disease or whether he should give up, knowing that he is already facing the health problem. While the subject matter is heavy, Chiang said there are some comedic moments in the film. It is not the 26-year-old’s first time in front of the camera. He and classmate Suraag Aulakh, who directed Sequence Me, have been making films that teach younger undergrads

about various lab techniques, which they post to their website. And Chiang credits the group’s experience in making the short clips with their win in the Gene Scene contest. “I am still bad at acting,” he said, “but I am less nervous in front of the camera because we have made so many videos.” For its contest victory, the group received $3,500, which Chiang said it will use to pay for more film equipment and to secure its domain name — www.labtricks.com — where members post the videos. gmckenna@tricitynews.com

Mayor’s fund to pay for projects The Coquitlam Foundation has launched a new f u n d t h at w i l l benefit students in need and local community organizations. T h e M ayo r ’ s Community Fund was initiated by Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart, who’s on the foundation’s board, and will be distributing $4,000 this month. Organizations undertaking projects or work primarily in Coquitlam will benefit from the fund along with financially struggling students. “It’s an exciting and rewarding time at the Coquitlam Foundation,” said Colleen Talbot, the group’s chair. “We’re pleased to be able to administer this new fund.” The foundation will also be holding its fall gala at the Red Robinson Theatre Oct. 22. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with appetizers, refreshments and a silent auction, and those in attendance are encouraged to wear their “loudest” shirts. Wellknown comedian Steven Wright will be performing at 8 p.m. and those who purchase the $150 ticket will get premium seats in the theatre. For more information email info@coquitlamfoundation.com or call 604-468-9598. Sponsorship opportunities are still available and silent-auction donations are still welcome.

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Good, better, best PASTOR’S PERSPECTIVE Barry Buzza

ne of the questions I’m asked most often is, “How do I find the right life path?” There may be a few options at different points in life — who to marry; whether or not to have no children or four children; what career path to take; whether a parent should work or stay home to rear the children. We all face decision points every day, some major and some minor. Of course, there are many considerations but one is the “good, better or best” principle. We may be asking, “Which is the right way to go?” but, sometimes, there’s more than one right way. There may be a few options for our future that are each right and good but the real question may be, “Which is the best pathway to follow?” It is likely not a question of bad or good but, rather, of good, better and best. I’ll give you an illustration that may help clarify: You are about to leave your office and you call your wife to tell her you’ll be home in about a half an hour. She says, “Good, because we’ve got company arriving at 7 p.m. and I need you to be here!” “Don’t worry,” you respond, “I’m packing up right now and I’ll be on the road in five minutes!” All is well so far. But as you are going out the office door, you encounter your secretary trying to start her car. Apparently, she left her dome light on all day and her

battery is drained. Stopping to help her would take at least 10 minutes, would mean that you will be late getting home and also that your promise to your wife will be broken. It would be good to help her but better if you kept your wife happy so you tell her to hang on, run back into the office and find the caretaker. He agrees to help your secretary and you are able to get on the road, with only a couple of minutes lost so you’ll still be able to keep your promise to your sweetheart. About 15 minutes down the highway, you turn onto a side road shortcut that will gain you back the two lost minutes but then you see something on the side of the road. A boy has been struck by a car while on his bicycle. You stop your car, run toward the boy and see that he is hurt but not mortally wounded. The driver who hit the boy is distraught and doesn’t know what to do. It would have been good for you to help your secretary but it was better for you to get her help and keep your word to your wife. Now it would still be better to keep your promise to your wife and arrive home on time but it would be best if you stayed to help the hurt boy and the distraught driver. So that’s what you do. Now take that good, better, best principle and apply it to your future plans. Any one of the roads would be good but a couple may be better and one is likely best. I’ll pick up this life principle next column. Barry Buzza (www.barrybuzza.com and http://barrybuzza.blogspot.com) is senior pastor at Northside church in Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam.

Activities for kids’ next pro D day at Pinetree Are you looking for something for your kids to do on the Oct. 22 professional day? Coquitlam’s Pinetree community centre has some options: • Pinetree kids camp, for children six to 10 years old, will feature creative crafts, science experiments, cooking, sports

and games. It will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the cost is $30 per person. • Pinetree youth camp also runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and costs $30, and is for kids 10 to 13 years of age. They’ll have a day filled with activities and choose from either swimming and ar-

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Assumption elementary school students. Seppelt, whose own students serve meals on the Downtown Eastside once a month, believes young people deserve to know whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going on in their community and should be encouraged to help if they can. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s central to their mission as citizens to be aware and to be responsible of the people in our community that are in the most need,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think our fundamental goal is for them to be aware of those issues. Everything else pales in comparison.â&#x20AC;? Students from Coquitlamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dr. Charles Best secondary will also be on hand to help with letter writing for individuals who would like

to connect with family and friends. Kristie Blakeway, a counsellor at the school, started a similar program for sending Christmas cards last year and Burpee invited her students to this event as a way of encouraging more connections in the community. Bur pee and members of the homelessness task group are also waiting for the results of a public consultation for shelter and transition housing on a city lot at 3030 Gordon Ave. in Coquitlam. Long-term solutions are needed, Burpee said, because a temporary winter mat program at five local churches beginning Nov. 1 will end next March.

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Class of â&#x20AC;&#x2122;80 nursing grads reunite at Douglas College Thirty years have passed since the nursing class of 1980 graduated from Douglas College, and organizers of a gettogether are inviting the grads to a reunion next week. A 30-year reunion is set for Friday, Oct. 15 at Douglas Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s David Lam Campus in Coquitlam at 4 p.m. For more information, contact Andrew Senjack, alumni relations co-ordinator, at 604-777-6171 or email senjacka@ douglas.bc.ca . Three decades ago, the new nurses had their photo taken in Surreyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bear Creek Park. It was published in the Wednesday, Sept. 3, 1980 edition of The Surrey Leader, a Black Press sister paper of The Tri-City News. The text accompanying the

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TRI-CITY SPOTLIGHT: Hope Lutheran off to Calgary, realtors give to charity

Tri-City realtors joined their counterparts in Burnaby and New Westminster to raise nearly $10,000 for charity. The regional group with the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver collected the cash last month for the Tri-City Women’s Resource Society at its annual golf tournament at Carnoustie Golf Club in Port Coquitlam. “Realtors from across the region work hard to support charities in the communities where they live,” Jake Moldowan, REBGV president, said in a news release.

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Grade 8 students at Port Coquitlam’s Hope Lutheran School will travel to Calgary next spring as part of a mission with other Lutheran schools across the country. School spokesperson Erin Moore said students will be getting ready for the trip by staging outreach projects. Last year, the students helped feed the homeless at Leigh Square twice a month and were involved in clean-up efforts around the city. Organizations that need young volunteers can call principal Mike Schiemann at 604-942-5322 or email mschiemann@hopelcs.ca.

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Port Moody seaman Jane Abalakov was recently named top student in HMCS Barrie platoon. The recognition came during a graduation ceremony at the naval reserve training division in Borden, Ont., where she completed a nine-week basic military qualification course to get ready for a Canadian Forces career. Abalakov now starts training in her home unit HMCS Discovery

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NEW AT THE HALL Coquitlam city hall has a new communications manager. Dan McDonald was hired last week to replace Gary Manson, who left the municipality in July. McDonald has been in the communications business for 35 years, including 18 years at a CBC TV affiliate in Ontario.

Gladys White of the Blue Mountain Quilters’ Guild recently presented an appreciation quilt to Nancy Bennett, principal of Montgomery middle, after the Coquitlam school opened its doors to allow a quilt show there. The quilt was designed to follow the school’s nautical theme, with the central block being a mariner’s compass block surrounded by ocean wave blocks. The corner blocks signify the four school teams: the Pirates, Marlins, Atlantis and Nautilus.

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Beginning October 4, 2010, residents who currently receive the City of Coquitlam’s Yard Trimmings collection service can participate in the Green Can program. This means residents can include all food and food-soiled paper items, such as fruit and vegetable scraps, coffee grounds, table scraps, meat and bones, pizza delivery boxes, paper towels and much more, along with their yard trimmings.

Join Us! Green Can Program Open Houses The City invites you, your family and your neighbours to attend an open house and learn more about the new Green Can Program! Drop in anytime during the hours below.

Recycling food scraps will not only reduce disposal costs but will also help reduce the community’s carbon footprint and reach the new regional waste diversion goal of 70% by 2015.

Thursday, October 14 – 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Poirier Library – Nancy Bennett Room, 575 Poirier Street

Look for the Green Can Program package in the mail towards the end of September.

Saturday, October 16 – 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Inspiration Garden - Coquitlam Town Centre Park, corner of Guildford Way & Pipeline Rd.

For more information on this new program, visit www.coquitlam.ca/recycle or call 604-927-3500.

Thursday, October 21 – 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. City Hall – 3000 Guildford Way Saturday, October 23 – 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Poirier Library – Nancy Bennett Room, 575 Poirier Street

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR TUESDAY, OCT. 12 • Burke Mountain Naturalists’ October meeting, 7:30 p.m., in the hall of Como Lake United Church, Coquitlam. Speaker: biologist Owain McKibbin, who will present a slideshow on western rattlesnakes. Free and all are welcome. Info: 604-9364108, 604-461-3864 or www.bmn.bc.ca.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 13 • Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club game night with stamp prizes, 630 Poirier St., McGee Room, Coquitlam; visitors welcome. Info: www.stampclub.ca or 604941-9306.

PLAY VOLLEYBALL • 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.

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THURSDAY, OCT. 14 • Free clothing giveaway put on by leadership students and staff at GOAL, 10-11:30 a.m., Winslow Centre gym, 1100 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam; quality, lightly used clothing, for students from six years to 18 years. There are hundreds of winter coats and great quality shoes and boots, all sizes of pants, and thousands of shorts, t-shirts and hoodies as well as winter hats, gloves, gym bags, lunch bags and more. Everything has been washed and cleaned and it’s all free. Info: pstainton@sd43.bc.ca. • Hang Tough Arthritis Community Group meets, 1 p.m., Nancy Bennett Room of Coquitlam Public Library, Poirier branch. Program includes a presentation by an audiologist from Connect Hearing as well as a silent auction. All adults with arthritis and/or their caregivers are welcome. • La Leche League Canada-Coquitlam meets at Share Family and Community Services Society, main floor, 2615 Clarke St., Port Moody; doors open at 9:30 a.m., meeting begins at 10 a.m. Topic: “The Art of Breastfeeding and Avoiding Difficulties.” All women interested in breastfeeding (and their children) are welcome to attend monthly LLL meetings. Info: www.lllc.ca. • Tri-Cities Christian Women’s Club Luncheon, noon, Executive Inn, 405 North Rd., Coquitlam. Speaker: Ingrid Schellenberg “The Life of a Cracked Pot;” feature: Sue Grant, health professional, “My Voice” Advance Care Plan. Reservations (by Oct. 11): Marie, 604-4202667.

FRIDAY, OCT. 15 • Tri-City Singles Social Club meets, 7:30 p.m., at Royal Canadian Legion, 2513 Clark St., PoMo. TCSSC is a fun group of 40+ people who enjoy activities such as walking, theatre, dining, biking, weekend trips and more; membership: $20 a year; meetings are held on the third Friday of each month and new members are welcome. Info: tricityclub@gmail.com or Phyllis, 604-472-0016.

SATURDAY, OCT. 16 • Centennial secondary school class of 1990 20-year reunion, 7 p.m., Executive Plaza Hotel, 405 North Rd., Coquitlam. Tickets: $55 until Oct. 15 or $60 at the door. Tickets and info: www.centennial1990reunion.myevent.com. Other info: centennial.1990@gmail.com.

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MONDAY, OCT. 18 • Knights of Columbus cribbage, 7 p.m., Knights hall, 2255 Fraser St., PoCo. $5, includes refreshments. • Tri-City, Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge Newcomers Club monthly meeting, 7:30 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion, 2675 Shaughnessy St., PoCo. All women, not just those new to the area, wanting to have fun and promote new friendships are welcome to participate. In addition to the general meetings the third Monday of each month, members participate in ongoing activity groups that meet weekly or monthly. Info: Wendy, 604-468-2423 or tricities_newcomers@yahoo.ca.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR TAKE A WALK • Singles over45 walking group meets Saturdays, 9:15 a.m. at Pitt Meadows rec centre for walks in TriCities and Ridge Meadows areas. Info: Graham, 604464 1839.

“Cultivating a new generation of local food leaders” ···

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. • 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.

Hear about local food projects and partnerships in action by: Saskia and Ariana Vasey – Gleneagle’s Green Team Michelle Oucharek-Deo – Kilmer Elementary School Garden Project Chris Hergesheimer –”The Flower Peddler” and CSA advocate A harvest style buffet dinner created by Chef Fred Sooﬁ of Pasta Polo and Club Ilia, featuring fresh seasonal foods from our region’s farmers and food producers

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• 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. • 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. • 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: 604-9316711. Leave your name and phone number and an instructor will contact you with lesson dates and times. • Play euchre every Saturday from noon to approximately 2:30 p.m. at the Treehouse Pub, near Shaughnessy and Lougheed, PoCo. Info: sunset585@hotmail.com. • 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. • 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 Phyllis, 604-472-0016. • 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:

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

continued from page A35 • 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. • Kinsmen Club of PoCo is looking for new members. It is a service club 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: 604-461-FISH (3474). • Maillardville Community Lions now meet at Coquitlam branch of Royal Canadian Legion, 1025 Ridgeway Ave. Info: 604-937-0310.

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Each photographer is invited to submit a maximum of two photographs for consideration. Selected photos will be displayed in the Archives in the Leigh Square d Community Arts Village from September 15 C tto October 31, 2010 as part of the Heritage photographic display. p

The top three photos will receive prizes including a Heritage Society membership and City memorabilia and publication in the Tri City News. Contest winners will also be recognized at a City Council meeting in September. Photographs must be submitted in a high resolution 8” x 10” print copy as well as in digital format (jpg or tiff) to be considered for the contest. Digital photos can be provided on cd or submitted online at www.portcoquitlam.ca/heritagephotos. Printed submissions can be mailed or dropped off in person to: Pippa Van Velzen Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society c/o Port Coquitlam City Hall 2580 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 2A8 Entry deadline extended to Oct. 31, 2010 All photos become the property of The City of Port Coquitlam and the Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society and submissions will not be returned.

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Get out your scary pens... In the annual Scary Story Contest for Tri-City teen writers, entrants’ goal is quite simple: to frighten the judges. Shock them. Terrify them. Give them chills. Use all the writerly tricks you know but, above all, be original. Stories that are unlike any others will carry the day, and the night, and the cursed hours in between. Sponsored by Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and The TriCity News, the contest challenges writers in two age categories — 11 to 14 years and 15 to 18 years — to create the most frightening short story. Winners will receive valuable prizes and some will be published in The Tri-City News. First, the rules: Only residents of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra are eligible. Stories must be no longer than 500 words, and must include the following terms: • pestilent; • dilapidated; • and spectral. Each writer must in-

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clude his or her name, age, phone number and city of residence with his or her entry, which must be emailed inline or as a Microsoft Word attachment to scarystorycontest2010@ gmail.com no later than the witching hour — midnight — on Tuesday, Oct. 19. Full contest rules are online at the websites of Coquitlam Public Library (www.library.coquitlam.bc.ca) and Port Moody Public Library (www.library.portmoody.ca). Winners in each age category will receive prizes valued at $75 (first), $50 (second) and $25 (third). Some will also be published in The Tri-City News. For more information, call Chris at 604-937-4140, Ext. 208, or send a query to the Scary Story gmail address.

• Special effects make-up workshop: Film industry makeup artist and John Casablancas instructor Tracy Lai will teach special effects make-up application and then participants and their partners can put their new skills to work (make-up donated by John Casablancas Institute). This workshop takes place at the library on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2 to 4 p.m. and is for youth ages 12 and older. The program is free but space is limited to 20 people. To reserve a spot or for more information, visit the library or phone 604-927-7999.

THE PARANORMAL • Explore the unknown and check out how a lead investigator with the Vancouver Paranormal Society investigates some of the mysterious happenings around the Lower Mainland. Visit the library on Wednesday, Oct. 20 from 7 to 8 p.m. for this free session. All adults are welcome. The program is free but space is limited. To reserve a spot, visit the library or phone 604-927-7999. Terry Fox Library is located at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo.

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Match ch the funds requested Work collaboratively laboratively with other non-proﬁt non-p organizations Directly support children and you youth residing in Coquitlam and justify the need for that request The project, event or activity is sustainable after the support from the Grant Let us help you with it your application! Join onee of our workshops: October 20th fr from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (bar ar code # 339385) or November 10th from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (bar code # 339386), both at the Innovation Centre (Fraser Room), 1207 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, V3B 7Y3

For further information or questions contact Geri Briggs-Simpson at 604-927-6967 or gbriggss@coquitlam.ca Application deadline is Nov 30th, 2010. Details on eligibility guidelines are available at www.coquitlam.ca

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Check out some local seniors’ groups • 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 604-298-0780. • Glen Pine 50Plus group plays bridge Mondays, 12:45-3:30 p.m., Tuesdays, 9:30-11:45 a.m. at Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Crt., Coquitlam. New members welcome. Info: 604-927-6940. • WHO (Women Helping Others), widows and single women over 50, meets Wednesdays, 10 a.m.noon, Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: 604-464-2058. • 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, 604-469-5815. • 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: 604-9276940. • 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: 604933-6098. • Monthly seniors luncheon with Jewish entertainment, Burquest Jewish Community Centre, 2680 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Coquitlam. Info: 604-552-7221 or info@burquest.org. • ABCs of Fraud, a consumer fraud prevention program for seniors, by seniors, gives free onehour presentations to seniors groups of 10 or more. Info: 604-437-1940 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, 604941-1745.

• 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. • 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 ecbayer@shaw.ca. • 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, 604942-1440.

The evening will be hosted by Glen Pine’s own Mixed Bag and appetizers and refreshments will be served. Mix and Mingle runs from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16. Cost is $10 for Glen Pine members, $15 for others. To register, call 604-927-6940.

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October 12 - Ornamental Grasses in the Landscape w Ewen Mackenzie from Exemplar Horticulture Ewen Mackenzie will be talking to us about the use of ornamental grasses in the landscape, how they are overlooked and which ones are best for a dramatic fall display in the garden! He will a small selection of #1 gallon grasses on hand for purchase. Cash sales only. Please note this workshop will be held at the Innovation Centre (1207 Pinetree Way). Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Cost: $5.00 Barcode: 339438 October 13 - Right Tree, Right Place Learn how to select the right tree for your yard and how to properly plant it. You will learn about tree shape and function, when and where to plant and which species grow well in Coquitlam. You will also receive a FREE tree seedling from Coquitlam’s Stewardship Team and learn how to get a $40 coupon towards the purchase of a tree. Please note this workshop will be held at the Innovation Centre. Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Cost: FREE Barcode: 339546

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October 16 - Basic Landscape Design for the Homeowner Adelle, from Living Art Landscape Design will cover the basics & share tips on designing or re-designing your garden. Perfect if you need some guidance on planting in your own garden or if your garden needs a makeover. Please note this workshop will be held at the Innovation Centre (1207 Pinetree Way). Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Cost: $5.00 Barcode: 339550

Wednesday, October 13th, 2010 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm Join us as we celebrate our 10th Ye Y ar Anniversary in Port Coquitlam with Samir Manj n i, our Chairman, President and CEO, (BC Entrepreneur of The Ye Y ar Aw A ard Wi W nner). Drop in fo f r refr f eshments and lively entertainment as we showcase our wonderfu f l community t.

October 16 - World of Worms: How to Compost with Worms Join Kelly Koome, Master Organic Gardener from Green Earth Landscaping as he shares how easy it is to set up, maintain and reap the beneﬁts of worm composting. Kelly will bring an example that will be drawn as a door prize! Time: 1:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m. Cost: $25.00 Barcode: 335996

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October 16 - Open House at the Inspiration Garden - Green Can Program Come with all those burning questions regarding the new Green Can Program! Starting in October, you can put your food scraps in with your yard trimmings. By recycling our food scraps, we will not only save money (due to a lower disposal cost) but will also help reduce our carbon footprint and reach our new waste diversion goal of 70% by 2015. Time: 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Cost: FREE 10-1422

ollowing are listings from the Seniors section of The Tri-City News’ Community Calendar:

MIX & MINGLE AT GLEN PINE Couples and singles are invited to Glen Pine Pavilion’s “Mix and Mingle” pub night next week, an informal gathering to enjoy companionship and great entertainment at the Coquitlam recreation facility.

Three easy ways to register for programs: 1. Internet registration at www.coquitlam.ca/inspirationgarden or go to www.signmeup/coquitlam.ca/signmeup and enter the barcode for easy lookup. 2. Call our staff assisted phone registration line 604-927-4386. 3. In person at any Coquitlam Leisure facilities.

www.coquitlam.ca/InspirationGarden

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Hard of hearing? You’re not alone and help is available GUEST COLUMN

t’s your grandson’s fourth birthday party — lots of noisy toys and 15 screaming pre-schoolers. On the TV, a large purple dinosaur is singing but you can’t make out the words. Your grandson says something and everyone laughs. Except you. Your wife leans in and all you can think is, “Why is she always mumbling?” Lately, you’ve been saying, “what” and “pardon me” a lot. Could it be that you’re losing some of your hearing? You are certainly not alone. Hearing loss is the fastest growing disability in North America and it currently affects more than 10% of the population, with that number rising to more than 30% of those over 65 years of age and more than half of those over 75. Statistics Canada projects that by 2026, nearly one in four Canadians will be seniors. By then, most people will either be experiencing hearing loss themselves or know of someone who is. What are the first signs of hearing loss? • You frequently ask people to repeat themselves. • You say “Pardon me?” or “What?” a lot. • You have difficulty hearing in noisy environments such as restaurants or parties. • You think most people are mumbling. • You are turning up the volume on the TV, radio or telephone. If this describes your situation, here are some other things to consider: What if you suspect you have hearing loss?

Have your hearing tested by an audiologist, a university-trained professional specializing in hearing, and hearing loss difficulties. If required, a hearing aid may be recommended. Do hearing aids really work? Unlike prescription eyeglasses, hearing aids are not corrective devices and cannot restore your hearing to 100% — they are really just aids. But with a properly fitted aid, most people will notice an improvement in overall speech understanding in everyday listening environments. Today’s hearing aids vary from basic to advanced digital technology. The more advanced the hearing aid, the more effective at controlling background noise. Aren’t hearing aids old fashioned and ugly? Not at all. Today’s hearing aids have attractive, modern designs that shape well into or over your ear and come in a variety of colours so that your hearing aid will blend in with your hair colour or look smart like a high-tech device.

hearing loss untreated? Hearing loss is often described as an invisible handicap in which people delay seeking help. No one can tell you have a hearing loss simply by looking at you. And many people often fake or bluff during conversations when they can’t hear. Left untreated, hearing loss can lead to feelings of loneliness, isolation and depression. As we are social beings, we have to communicate in order to feel connected with one other. The negative effects of untreated hearing loss far outweigh the stigma of wearing a hearing aid. How much do hearing aids cost? Hearing aids typically range in cost between $1,000 and $4,000 per hearing aid, depending the level of technology and size of the

aid. Hearing aids are not covered by the BC Medical Plan. If you are a veteran or have thirdparty medical coverage, you may have some funding assistance. What if I can’t afford a new hearing aid? The Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, operating since 1956, offers a new hearing aid dispensing program and a unique Lend an Ear hearing aid loan program. For a small fee, Lend an Ear provides refurbished hearing aids to those who cannot afford a new one.

Calling all grandparents Kids can bring Grandma and Grandpa to Terry Fox Library’s popular grandparents storytime series. These free storytimes take place Mondays, Oct. 18 to Nov. 8, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. Storytimes include books, fingerplays, songs and flannelboard stories. Parents and caregivers are also welcome. All ages welcome and no registration is required. For further information about this free program, call 604-927-7999. Terry Fox Library is located

at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in Port Coquitlam. Also: Need internet help? Terry Fox Library welcomes you to join a free half-hour session to get you started. Participants can learn about the internet, email, Facebook and more. Anyone who’s interested should call or ask at the library’s information desk to book a personalized half-hour appointment. These sessions are free. Phone 604-927-7999 for more information or to book a session.

– article submitted by Grace Shyng, M.Sc., RAUD, RHIP, head of audiology, Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, a non-profit organization. To book a hearing test, phone 604736-7391, email gshyng@ widhh.com or visit www. widhh.ca.

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Containers one way to get some fall colour IN THE GARDEN Brian Minter

fter a hot, dry summer and a very wet September, our containers have paid the price. Tired, stressed plants are showing up everywhere, and now it’s time for a change. As summer gives way to fall, it’s an opportunity to add a fresh autumn look around our homes to lift our spirits just like the refreshing fall breezes. We have never had a better selection of plants to create an exciting new look in our fall containers. Through innovation, our industry has done an amazing job of putting together a grouping of new and old plants that thrive in fall and winter conditions. From bergenias and new ‘hot’ foliage heucheras to evergreen sages, lysimachias, vincas, sedums, tiarellias, ajugas, euphorbias and colourful ivies, there is an amazing showcase of container plants to blend beautifully with winter pansies and violas. Evergreen ornamental grasses have never been as front and centre as they are today, and their soft flowing look provides the charm we have been missing in our container displays. From the new varieties of carex, like ‘Everest’ and ‘Strike It Rich’, to the bronze stems of Carex testacae (zone 6) and the new fescues, like ‘Golden Toupe’, there is a wealth of colour and textures available today like never before. Even the pure black Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon ‘Nigrescens’ (zone 6), surrounded with the silver foliage of Dusty Miller ‘Cirrus’ or pure

white violas, offers an opportunity to create a new and stunning look in fall containers. Funky trees and shrubs can be real eyecatchers in containers as well. Anything with an unusual form or shape gets my vote. The amazing Cotoneaster corokia (zone 7) looks like sagebrush gone wild. Tall, thin Cedrus atlantica (zone 5) and C.a. ‘Glauca Pendula’ add a blue, tall, slender look to add that all important vertical element. Weeping beech, both the green Fagus sylvatica ‘Pendula’ (zone 5) and the Fagus sylvatica ‘Purpurea Pendula’ (zone 5), provide great form and balance to any planter. For a tall, thin look, try the golden and green Irish yew, Taxus baccata fastigiata (zone 5). All of these trees not only add form to your containers, but they also combine so well with all other plants. Broadleafed plants add the fullness and colourful fill often missing in fall containers. My all time favourite is ‘Heavenly Bamboo’, Nandina domestica, especially with so many new forms available today. The deep rich red of ‘Summer Sunrise’ (zone 6) provides a colour ‘wow’ for anything pink, gold or silver. The compact forms, N.d. ‘Gulf Stream’, ‘Harbour Dwarf ’ and ‘Moon Bay’ (zone 6) are nice to blend with ornamental grasses and evergreen perennial foliage plants like heucheras. Leucothoe has for too long been under-utilized in container work. The compact Leucothoe ‘Scarletta’ (zone 6), with its bronze new growth that turns brilliant scarlet in late fall, is one of those ‘wow’ plants. Callunas and ericas, especially the ones with colourful foliage like Erica ‘Mary Helen’ and ‘Golden Starlet‘, add

both flower and foliage, and the ericas will hold those flowers through winter. The new long blooming ‘Bud Bloomers’ are also a welcome addition. The containers themselves are where we all need to kick it up a notch. If the container doesn’t say ‘wow’, why are you using it? Tall and thin or low and round are the most pleas-

ing forms. Everything in the middle is just ‘the same old’. Low containers look great on pedestals too. If you can find antiques that fit the style of your patio, so much the better. Remember that, as winter approaches, frost can split clay and poorly fired ceramics. Also make sure to use very well drained soils by adding 1/3 fine bark mulch.

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TRI-CITY SPORTS

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

PoCo North b-ball rising By Larry Pruner THE TRI-CITY NEWS

BRIAN GIEBELHAUS/BLACK PRESS

North Coquitlam Tornadoes’ Victoria Lige (in blue) gets a leg up on the Semiahmoo Shock’s Amy Vicic in a girls U15 Gold soccer game Sunday at South Surrey Athletic Park. The Shock won, 2-0. For more youth soccer results, see page A46.

f you want to be the best, you have to play the best. And the sooner, the better. That’s the general philosophy of Don Van Os, the long-time former Terry Fox Ravens senior boys basketball co-coach who now heads the PoCo North Basketball Club, a large pack of primarily Tri-City middle school boys who are gearing up for their fourth season bumping elbows and burying baskets with hardwood hounds of the same age from Washington state. PCNBC toils in what’s known as the North Cascades AAU Basketball League, which otherwise houses teams from the northwestern Washington towns Bellingham, Ferndale, Lynden, Sedro Woolley, Anacortes and Burlington. They’re relatively small communities but basketball there is bigtime, even when it involves mostly 12- and 13-year-olds, Van Os said. “We have two traveling teams and a practice roster,” Van Os said of PCNBC, whose registration has grown from 22 its initial year to its current group of 35 eager young players. “Two years ago, we won the league and, in the semifinal game in Ferndale, there were 300 to 400 fans watching. It was crazy. “We were ranked No. 5 and they were ranked No. 1 and we beat them. They didn’t like that very much, to say the least. We see everything down there. Our kids have to grow up in a real hurry.” And that’s exactly what Van Os wants. While his heart still beats for Terry Fox, where he teaches, Van Os said PCNBC was formed to help young players develop their skills and experience faster than simply going through the public middle school program. Last March, the Ravens were the only team among the eight Tri-City senior boys squads to qualify for provincials. In 2009, the Centennial Centaurs held that same solitary distinction. “Originally, the idea was we wanted something that would help build a feeder system for the senior teams in our area, and in support

of the middle school’s philosophy,” he said. “I want Tri-City basketball [to be] better. If our [PCNBC] kids go to Heritage Woods or Port Moody or Gleneagle, wherever, I have no problem with that. It’s all about making basketball better in the Tri-City.” Ideally, Van Os longs to see a time come again like 1985, when the Fox won the Fraser Valley championship. Van Os had moved t o Fo x t wo years previously and inherited a s e n i o r b oy s team that had owned a dismal 5-21 record the campaign before. Two years DON VAN OS later, 800 fans packed Chancellor Gym at SFU to watch the Ravens beat their heated Tri-City rivals, the Centennial Centaurs, by seven for the FV crown. Ironically, the Cents were then coached by Rich Chambers, who joined Van Os as co-coach at Fox not long after and, together, they steered the Ravens to back-toback B.C. AAA provincial championship titles in 1993 and ’94. “I remember one timeout that game and the ref gave us extra time,” Van Os said, starting to laugh. “He finally came over and said a Centennial fan has just jumped your mascot... there was a brawl in the stands. “That’s the way it was back then. The intensity wasn’t just on the floor.” Now, luring gifted athletes to play multiple sports in high school is a chore, as the students tend to turn their full attention and concentration to the one game they feel most adept at, with the possibility of eventually garnering a post-secondary scholarship. Or they branch out into taking up a non-athletic pastime. “There are just so many options activity wise for kids now,” Van Os said. One of those options is the PoCo North Basketball Club, population 35. And rising.

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Gido tallies twice for North Coquitlam U17 Gold boys Rob Gido played scoring hero Saturday for the North Coquitlam Blue Devils, but not without some help from play-making goalie Sebastian Faber. Gido scored twice in the first half, including what proved the deciding tally, as the Blue Devils held off visiting Peace Arch United 2-1 in a boys Under-17 Gold soccer game. Gido’s winner was the result of Faber lofting a thundering punt downfield to the streaking striker, who coolly fired a well-placed shot into the low right corner. Earlier, Gido tallied on a superb strike from 15 yards out. Peace Arch came back to narrow the count to 2-1 before the intermission but failed to bag the tying goal despite applying most of the pressure in the second half. • Sara Samani hammered home two goals to pace the North

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Salmon season is upon us again and soon all our Lower Mainland rivers will be flooded with fish. Where retention is allowed, the river banks will overflow with anglers, each one anxious to catch his or her limit of salmon in this age ritual of hunt and gather. In his arrogance, mankind likes to believe that we have progressed from a blood-hungry predator to some higher plain of existence. Yet we only need to see what this season can bring to understand that without laws and regulation, we are not that far removed from the bears. Enjoy the season, but please obey the laws and respect your neighbor.

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Bodie Cain (41) of the Coquitlam Crushers stretches to stop the Cloverdale Sabre-Cats’ Justice Fee in a recent Flag division minor football game at Mackin Park’s Kevin Chin Field. For VMFL Peewee results from Sunday, please see page A47.

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Archbishop Carney high school grad Carlo Basso struck for three goals to guide Team B.C. to a resounding 7-0 victory over Nova Scotia in Wednesday’s opening-day action at the 2010 Sony Cup men’s Under-18 national soccer championships in Newfoundland. B.C. was set to play the Yukon territory on Thursday (after The News’ deadline).

Coquitlam Aftershock to a 4-1 triumph over the Burnaby Ice Breakers in a girls U-16 Bronze battle Sunday. Breton White sandwiched a goal between Samani’s first-half pair which gave the Aftershock a cozy 3-0 margin. Burnaby bounced back to cut the gap to 3-1 before halftime. In the second half, strong defensive play by Audrie Modica-Amore, Jamie Yochim and Alexis Petropavlis allowed goalie Courtenay Connor to secure the win.

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PoCo Cougars’ Leah Ruppel (left) challenges Yvonne Nichols of the PoCo Saints for the ball during a Metro Women’s Soccer League Classic division game Sunday at Citadel middle school field. The Saints won the war of rivals, 1-0.

Peewees remain perfect Coquitlam Wildcats jumped to 5-0 on the season via a 38-0 whipping of the Langley M ave r i c k s i n a Vancouver Mainland Football League Peewee division game Sunday at Mackin Park’s Kevin Chin Field. Nicolas Greene rallied the Wildcats with three touchdowns, followed by Kimani Dorsey with a pair, including a 60-yard kick return to open the second half. Xavion Fleary scored Coquitlam’s other major and was a defensive standout, along with Chad Deugau, Danny Bennett and Jaycee Cabanos.

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Lachlan hot for SFU Clan Port Moody’s Lauren Lachlan is tied for the Simon Fraser Clan team lead in points with two goals and two assists heading into the squad’s NCAA Div. 2 women’s soccer game tonight (Friday) versus the No. 9-ranked Western Washington Vikings at Terry Fox Field on the Burnaby Mountain campus.

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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

604-808-0212

182 MANUAL/CAD DRAFTSPERSON, Microstation and Autocad, knowledge of cable base program F/T. Email resume to tbatac@shaw.ca or call 604-936-8989

CLEANING LADY. 10 years exp. Res/Comm. Reliable. Insured. Low rate. Call EJ (778)885-7089 CLEANING SERV. European exp, trustworthy, exc ref’’s, bondable. Free Est Alexandra 604-942-5024. CLEANING SPECIAL Rates as low as $60/mo. Price incl. cleaning supp. Free estimates. Call A-TECH Services at 604-230-3539 EUROPEAN CLEANING SERVICE We will clean your house or ofﬁce. Insured & Bonded. 604-808-4541. Experienced, Caring Cleaning Now accepting new clients in the Tri-City Area for residential or business cleaning. Please call Ashley: 604644-9189 MAGICAL MAIDS Bonded & Insured. $25/hr. www.magicalmaids.biz 604-467-8439

Kristy 604.488.9161

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

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Ph: 778-395-8558 GUILDFORD ULTRASOUND 18A-15300 105 AVE, SURREY

MAJOR Appliance Repairs to All Makes JIM PUGH Owner/Technician 30 Yrs+ Experience 3755 Bracewell Court, Pt Coq. Pgr: 669-6500 #4909 POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Service to all Makes of Appliances & Refrigeration. Work Guaranteed

CONCRETE & PLACING

DALL’ANTONIA CONCRETE We do it all from start to ﬁnish. Family run 40+yrs. 604-240-3408

HERFORT CONCRETE NO JOB TOO SMALL Serving Lower Mainland 20 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish *Retaining*Walls*Stairs*Driveways Exposed Aggregate & Stamped Concrete ***ALSO... Interlocking Bricks &Sod Placement -Excellent Ref’s -WCB Insured

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ELECTRICAL

#1167 LIC’D, BONDED. 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.

Electrical Contractor Residential / Commercial ✓ Maintenance & Service ✓ Basements & Additions ✓ Kitchen & Bath Reno’s ✓ “Grow-op” Restoration ✓ Main Service / Panel Upgrades

604-725-5400 BBB www.crimsonelectric.com 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

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

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FENCING

1-A1 BRAR CEDAR FENCING, chain link & landscaping. #1 quality work and reasonable rates. Harry 604-719-1212 or 604-306-1714 Cedar Fencing Installations ATC LANDSCAPE 604.720.2853 Fully Insured. Member of BBB. www.atclandscape.com FENCE-IT-RIGHT Installations -604.639.6626 Cedar, Chain Link, Ornamental iron, Vinyl (Insured, Experienced, Competitive Pricing)

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FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

POLMAR HARDWOOD FLOORS New floor inst. & finishing. Refin. Repairs, Staining. Free Est.. Mario 604-671-8501 or 604-540-8501.

278 FURNITURE REFINISHING

LARIC FURNITURE REFINISHING Specialists in:

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

Ph: 604-469-2331 281

PLACING & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 30 Years Exp. Free Estimates.

DRYWALL

FRANKS Drywall *Boarding*Taping *Spraying no job too sm. Seniors rts Free ests. 604-939-7029, 809-1945 HUGH’S DRYWALL The clean professional way. Small renovations. 604-463-5413 J.R. DRYWALL, Specializing in sm jobs, taping & textured ceilings. 35yrs exp. John 604-460-0830 WHITE WALL DRYWALL INC. SteelStud*Boarding*Taping*Texture Free Estimates. 604-936-9601.

LEO: Mobile #657-2375, 462-8620

GARDENING

ATC LANDSCAPE Landscape Maintenance Services

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

• Fall Yard Clean-Ups • Lawn Maintenance • Gardening • Hedge & Tree Trimming

STAMPED CONCRETE

Fully Insured. Member of BBB.

FPatios FPool Decks FSidewalks FDriveways FForming FFinishing FRe & Re All Your Concrete Needs 30yrs exp. Quality workmanship Fully Insured

www.atclandscape.com

Danny 604 - 307 - 7722

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

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

WESTWOOD CONCRETE WE SERVICE ALL AREAS • Stamped Concrete • Forming • Patios, Pool & Decks • Removal / Repairs • Custom Design Free Estimates 604-813-6949

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COMPUTER SERVICES

COMPUTER REPAIR Data recovery, net work setup. Certiﬁed technician with 20 years experience. Mobile, online, and on site service. Start from $39.99. www.softnetz.com or info@ softnetz.com Joe (604)349-0656

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

MEDICAL HEALTH

3D/4D

CLEANING SERVICES

***MAID 4 U*** Efﬁcient, Experienced, Quality cleaning. 2 Ladies, $40/hr (2 hr minimum). Call Susan 604-765-9273 or email geminirising1@gmail.com

CIVIL & PARK CONSTRUCTORS

LINE COOKS - P/T & F/T required at Lougheed Village Bar & Grill Must have Experience. Please Fax Resume: 604-421-0365 or Email: villagepub@lougheedapartments.ca

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The Best Team & Service !

CIVIL & PARK CONSTRUCTORS

and quote the route number.

The NewsLeader is the recent recipient of the Suburban Newspapers of America 2009 First Place Best Community Newspaper, circulation 37,500+.

CARPET INSTALLATION

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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CLASS 3 DRIVER

@ 604-472-3042

The position requires a highly organized individual with an ability to multi-task in a fast-paced team environment. Strong interpersonal skills and a basic knowledge of sales and marketing are required. While experience is an asset it is not a prerequisite.

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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

This is a fantastic opportunity to earn above average income in advertising sales and marketing.

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All Carpet & Lino Installations Repair/Restreching, 28 years exp. Work guaranteed. 10% Seniors. Discount. Call Cliff 604-462-0669 FLOOR LAYER: 30 YEARS EXP. Carpet, Lino & repairs. Work Guar’d! Gary 604-585-2044.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

Seeks a Class 1 Driver with air for various Projects in the Lower Mainland area. Experience in heavy equip. moving req’d. Must present current driver abstract. Must present current class history letter. Fulltime $22 - $28/hour Plus OVERTIME & BENEFITS Fax resume to 604-507-4711 or Email: Paulo@wilco.ca www.wilcowestcoast.ca

#8121 1390-1372 Austin Ave (even side only) 1500-1663 Charland Ave 479-499 Decaire St

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

CIVIL & PARK CONSTRUCTORS

#8158 304-409 Dartmoor Dr 2500-2519 Penhurst Crt 2603-2688 Rogate Ave

#8518 1370-1440 Cambridge Dr (even) 1305-1427 Foster Ave 656-669 Gatensbury St 1507 Grover Ave 649-651 Schoolhouse St

Burnaby NewsLeader New Westminster NewsLeader

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

CLASS 1 DRIVER

#8552 511 Gatensbury St

Advertising Representative

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MATURE P/T SALES HELP req’d for ladies wig boutique. 2-3 Days per week, no eve’s. Please call: 1-800-268-2242, ext 251.

Carriers Needed

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PERSONAL SERVICES

DRYWALL

BOARDING, TAPING, painting, renovations. Big & small jobs, quality work. Free estimates. Roman 604-931-4132 or 726-4132. Boarding, Taping, Recoat textured ceilings & Respray 30 yrs exp. Call Del 604-505-3826 / (604)476-1154 COMPLETE DRYWALL SERVICE, res/com. ref’’s. reno’’s, reasonable rates. All work guaranteed. 604941-8261, cell 778-999-2754.

604.720.2853

COQUITLAM LANDSCAPING ★ FALL CLEAN-UP ★ S S S S S S

Yard Maintenance Hedge Trimming Tree Pruning Lawn Cuts - Weeding Retaining Wall & Drainage Decking

Fully Insured All Work Guaranteed. Call John

604-464-8700 ~ 778-867-8785

Have you FALLen out of your garden routine Let Sandra Dee Garden Escapes clean & prepare your garden beds for winter. ✦ Pruning, shaping, weeding ✦ Cleanup of garden perennials ✦ Spring Bulb planting Certiﬁed Horticulturist for all your garden needs

Sandi 604 - 761 - 1818 Prompt Delivery Available

Seven Days a Week

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

465-1311

meadowslandscapesupply.com PRUNING, TRIMMING, Fall Clean Up, Tree Topping. Free Estimates. Call Jason @ 604-614-5954.

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GARDENING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 317

DIAMOND CUT CERAMIC TILE ceramic tiles, marble, slate, natural stone, laminate ﬂoors, kitchens, bthrm renos. Mike: (778)241-9070 www.7782419070.yp.ca

MISC SERVICES

✶Dump Site Now Open✶ D Broken Concrete RocksD $21.00 Per Metric Ton D Mud Dirt Sod ClayD $21.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $56.00 Per Ton

Meadows Landscape Supply (604)465-1311 Home Renovations and New Construction

YARD WORK etc. Weeding, Matting & Mulching, etc. $12/hr. 778-686-4096. Rain / Shine

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS ARTISTIX MAINTENANCE

25 Years in bus. A Moving Experience. Fast, dependable service. L & D Enterprises. Seniors Disc. Will pack your POD. 604-464-5872.

Dean 604-834-3076

2guyswithatruck.ca Moving & Storage Visa OK. 604-628-7136

HOOT & OWL BE THERE! BUILDING MAINT & REPAIRS LTD. Renovations & repairs Concrete, asphalt, vinyl decks, Roof & gutter repairs Custom bathrooms & tile work. Reliable contractor Email: hoot&owl@telus.net

Gary 604-339-5430

GUTTER CLEANING

Same day serv. avail 604-724-6373

GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Sofﬁt 28 YRS EXP. *FULLY INSURED

Cleaning & Repairing Call Tim 604-612-5388 ▲ Joes External Roof Cleaning Roof Washing Specialist. Gutter & Window Cleaning. * Fully Insured * Licensed * Bonded 21 yrs. exp. Joe 778-773-5730

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HANDYPERSONS

NEED HELP WITH SOMETHING? CALL ME!

Residential/Strata/Commercial Repairs.

Local & Long Distance

Comm - Res. S Decks S Patios S Small & Large projects S Garages S Add-ons You name it we make it happen. High Quality ~ 10 Years Exp. Match or beat any written est.

Magnus Contracting & Renovations Call Today 604-868-7278

284 HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION ADD YOUR business on www.BCLocalBiz.com directory for province wide exposure! Call 1-877-645-7704

Furnace & Duct Cleaning

Special pkg $89. Call 604-945-5801

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

$45/Hr

From 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10 Ton Trucks Insured ~ Licenced ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

604-537-4140 SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

329 PAINTING & DECORATING # 1 PAY-LESS Painting Int./Ext. FALL Special

RENO & REPAIR

LOOK for our YARD SIGNS D Free estimates D Insured Licensed DReferences Residential D Pressure Washing

NO JOB TOO SMALL! 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

Gary 604-690-7JNL (7565) “Family Owned & Operated in the Tri-Cities” ZIGGY’S RENO’S. European quality work. Free Est. 25 yrs exp. Best prices in town. 604-931-4224

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Serving Tri City 30 Yrs. Call 24 Hrs/7 Days paylesspainting.multiply.com

Scott 604-891-9967 2 HUNGRY PAINTERS & Power Washing. Low prices. Int/Ext. Man & wife 75 years combined exp. 604.467.2532 twohungrypainters.ca

A name you can trust

STARBRUSH PAINTING

HOME REPAIRS

Free estimates, Seniors Disc, high quality, low cost, WCB.

If I can’t do it It can’t be done

Residential or Commercial • New Additions • Renovations • General Maintenance • Repairs • Deliveries • Assembly • Need a helping hand? *Free Estimates*Insured*Bonded PCO Service 604-406-2006

ABBA MOVERS & DEL. Res/com 1-4 ton truck, 1man $35/hr, 2men from $45. Honest, bsmt clean up. 25 yrs of experience-604 506-7576

AFFORDABLE MOVING

M.T. GUTTERS Professional Installation

AAA ADVANCE MOVING Experts in all kinds of moving/packing. Excellent Service. Reas. rates! Different from the rest. 604-861-8885 www.advancemovingbc.com

JERRY’S HANDYMAN SERVICE A to Z

NEW CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATIONS

~ 25% off with this ad ~

Call: (604)518-0974 A-TECH Services 604-230-3539

Call Robert 604-844-4222 OR (Cell) 604-454-4515 Interiors: Baths (renos/repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, ﬂooring, tiling, plumbing, painting, miscellaneous, etc. EXPERIENCED IN OVER 30 LINES OF WORK! * Most work completed in 2 days or less * Quality work, prompt service, fair prices * 19 Years. serving Coquitlam Ctr. & area. For positive results Call Robert SERVICE CALLS WELCOME

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $269, 2 coats (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Service! www.paintspecial.com

604-949-1900 QUALITY RENOVATIONS • Additions • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Decks 30 Years Experience Licensed - Insured

www.metrovanhome.ca A-1 CONTRACTING Renos. Bsmt stes, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks. Dhillon 604-782-1936. ❞ A ALL RESIDENTIAL ❞ * Electrical * Plumbing * Heating * Painting * Carpentry * Tile Work Exc. Rates, Senior Disc. Work guar. Ken 604-552-0591 / 604-418-7168

Free Estimates ` QUALITY WORK ` References Available Geoff Dann 604-782-8665

Alberto - 604-461-7679 Cel: 604-319-7671 TOTAL CARE HOME REMODELLING The Basement Finishing Specialists * Bathroom Renovations * Drywall * Electrical * Carpentry * Ceremic Tiles * Plumbing * Sundecks * Laminate Flooring * Refs Avail.

CORAZZA CONTRACTING Quality European Craftsmanship D Renovations D Custom Homes D Kitchens & Baths D Over 20 Years Exp.

Carlo @ (604)818-5919 RENOVATIONS Carpentry, painting, drywall, tiles Quality work - reasonable price Martin 604-521-8715

MILANO PAINTING 604 - 551- 6510

Outdoor Living Specialist. Ponds, Kitchen & Fireplace Themes Natural & Cultured Stone, Slate, Post & Beam Cedar Construction Fully Insured & Licensed. 20yrs. 604-780-6304

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

Interior & Exterior S S S S

WE’RE ON THE WEB

When QUALITY Matters

“JUST A GREAT JOB!”

All soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements SOIL ANALYSIS UPON REQUEST

Robert J. O’Brien

604-728-5643

WHOLESALE PRICES

www.bcclassified.com

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PAVING/SEAL COATING

ALLAN CONST. & Asphalt. Brick, concrete, drainage, foundation & membrane repair. (604)618-2304 ~ 604-820-2187.

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Interior & Exterior

311 MASONRY & BRICKWORK B.C. MASON Stone, Brick, Chimney, Concrete, Steps, Repairs. Stucco. 45 yrs exp. 778-772-6337 ❖ 604-941-8224

* Excellent Rates * • • • •

No HASSLE, Top Quality Insured • WCB Written Guarantee Free Estimate

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

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TREE SERVICES

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PETS

CHIHUAHUAS, tiny pups, 8 wks old, ready to go. 1 male, 1 female. parents to view $700 (604)794-7347.

UPRIGHT PLAYER PIANO. Circa 1920’s. Includes bench. $1200. Call 604-465-8328

DACHSHUND, small mini smooth. 2 blk/tan, 2 dbl dapples, 1st shots, deworm. $550-$650. 604-771-0358

REAL ESTATE

Dalmation pups, 1M, liver spotted, born july 1, ckc reg., 1st/2nd shots, deworm, $1000. (604)793-5130 DOBERMAN PUPS. Registered, males.7wks, health guarntd, $1300. Phone (604) 589-7477 (Surrey).

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✔ ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS Call Niko Plumbing Ltd. 24/7. Res/Com, Plugged drains. h/w tanks. ★15 yrs exp. 604-837-6640 A-Grade Plumbing,Heating & Drainage. Lic’d local plumber / gas ﬁtter. Free est, guar’d work 778.881.7598 NEED PLUMBING? Dan’s Your Man! Lic’d & Insured. Free Est. Dan @ 604.418.6941

DOGO ARGENTINO MASTIFFS PB, 3 males, 3 females. $1500. 778-242-0862 or 778-808-5600.

Info: www.treeworksonline.ca

10% OFF WITH THIS AD A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

ABC TREE MEN ✶ Pruning & Shaping ✶ Tree Removal ✶ Stump Grinding

☎ 604-521-7594 ☞ 604-817-8899

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS A to Z Rooﬁng Ltd. Spec in re-roofing, asphalt, cedar, ﬂat roof. Guar Wrk. WCB, BBB. 778-996-6479. EAST WEST ROOFING & SIDING CO. Roofs & re-roofs. BBB & WCB. 10% Discount, Insured. Call 604-812-9721, 604-783-6437 GL ROOFING & Repairs. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs BBB, WCB Insured. 604-240-5362 J.J. ROOFING. New Roofs / ReRoofs / Repairs. (Free skylight with new roof). Free Est. Ref’s. WCB Insured. Jas @ 604-726-6345

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#404-2488 Welcher Ave, Pt Coquitlam. $314,000

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778

PLUMBING

FILA / MASTIFF GUARD DOGS. Excellent Loyal Family Pet, all shots Great Protectors! Ph 604-817-5957. JACK RUSSELL X Sheltie puppies $250 ﬁrm. Very cute. Please call: 604-820-5242 Mission. LAB pups, 1st shots, vet✓ dewormed, luxurious coats, qual feed, fam/raised,$400.604-845-3769chwk LAB X HOUND X MASTIFF, 8 wks old, 6 F, 2 M, need good homes. Call (604)860-0650 MALTESE Pups 2 male 1 fem. $750/ea, 7 wks old, 1st shots, dewormed, vet checked 778-554-9659 MINI AUSSIE BORDER COLLIE PUPS Pet/agility, kid/cat friendly, blue/red merles, browns & blacks, some blue-eyed. $750; basic obedience $900. 250-375-2526 / scrivcom@hotmail.com MIN SCHNOODLES: Best of the Best breeds. 2 fem., 2 males. Family raised. $450 (604)826-2303 NEED A GOOD HOME for a dog or a good dog for a home? We adopt www.856-dogs.com or call: 856-3647.

YORKIE PUPS. P/B no papers. Born july 23. Shots, vet chk. $800$900. 604-858-5826 Chwk YORKSHIRE TERRIER PUPPIES M $750 F $1000 born Aug 13th, 1st shots, vet ✓ 604-543-5255.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

JUNK REMOVAL Res./Comm. 7 Days/week. No job too small. Call 604-725-4257.

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RECYCLE-IT!

PAUL BUNYAN

#1 EARTH FRIENDLY JUNK REMOVAL

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

Make us your ﬁrst call! Reasonable Rates. Fast, Friendly & Uniformed Staff.

604.587.5865

www.recycle-it-now.com

EXTRA Your Tree Service For Honest Prices & Quality Work

Almost for free! Dave

FERTILIZERS

WEED FREE MUSHROOM MANURE. 13 yds $140 or Well Rotted $160/10 yds. Delivery in Van/Maple Ridge BBY (604)856-8877

FURNITURE

AT A CLICK of a mouse, www.BCLocalBiz.com is your local source to over 300,000 businesses! Sofa Italia 604.580.2525

Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certiﬁ ed Arborist

(778)997-5757, (604)587-5991

RED’S RUBBISH REMOVAL. I Need Work! Home Maintenance. Reasonable rates. Call Red 604-290-7033.

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APPLIANCES

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

604-942-6907

#1 DUMP YOUR JUNK No job too small.On time every time 604-939-0808 D 604-649-4339

RUBBISH REMOVAL

good good dogs! 604-

Reg. Border Collies. For more info visit: kippersstockdogs.com or call 250-547-6824

RUBBISH REMOVAL

PET SERVICES

IT’S ALL PAWSITIVE GROOMING

RAINFOREST DECK & RAIL D Deck Rebuilds & Additions D Vinyl Waterprooﬁng D 10 Year No Leak Warranty D Aluminum & Glass Rails

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GARAGE SALES

COQUITLAM, Saturday October 9th from 10 - 2, miscellaneous items. 2324 Sonora Drive

The Last Deck You Will Ever Need!

Call: 604-725-9574

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

CALL 604-937-0203

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HOMES WANTED WE BUY HOUSES

Older Home? Damaged Home? Need Repairs? Behind on Payments? Quick CASH! Call Us First! 604.657.9422

* SELL YOUR HOME FAST * Buying Any Price, Cond., Location. NO COMMISSIONS ~ NO FEES ~ No Risk Home Buying Centre (604)435-5555

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MORTGAGES

BANK ON US! Mortgages for purchases, renos, debt consolidation, foreclosure. Bank rates. Many alternative lending programs.Let Dave Fitzpatrick, your Mortgage Warrior, simplify the process!1-888-711-8818 dave@mountaincitymortgage.ca

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES GET DAILY email update on all HOMES Listed for sale in the Tricity area. Go to: www.SearchTriCityListings.net.Sponsored by the Axfords of Prudential Sterling Realty

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

BURNABY

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Completely remodeled building and 1 bedroom suites. Located at Highgate Mall. $780/mo includes heat, hot water and parking.

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/Bby 3rd ﬂr 1 bdrm $795 incl balc. heat hotwater & prkg. Nr skytrain & shops N/P 604-939-9242

COQUITLAM CENTRE

Become a VIP member and get grooming discounts and be eligible for dog of month gift pack and pic on the web. For info Call 604-908-3648 and our web site www.itsallpawsitive.com

“Raphael Towers” 2 Bdrm $1230/mo *IN-SUITE W/D *GARBURATOR *ONSITE MANAGER *BEHIND COQ. CTR. MALL

PETS

AUSTRALIAN CATTLE dogs, bluehealer puppies, born Aug 31.,vet checked, 1st shots, working parents, $550. Call (604)860-4400 BELGIAN SHEPHERDS. Malinois pups from top European working bloodlines. Avail now. Reg’d. Vet check/shots. 1-250-333-8862 email: weldonbay@gmail.com or view blog Belgian Malinois -best working dogs Boston Terriers pups, ckc reg, vet checked, reputable breeder, excellent pedigree. (604)794-3786 CATS & KITTENS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats.604-309-5388 / 856-4866 CHIHUAHUA P.B. M $595, F $695. 8wks Vet✓1st shots, absolutely gorgeous.Delivery avail. 604-557-3291

612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE AT A CLICK of a mouse, www.BCLocalBiz.com is your local source to over 300,000 businesses!

MAPLE PLACE TOWERS

Fall special 20% off till Nov 1st.

Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing, vinyl ﬂoor. 604-782-9108 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

Joanne Yau 604-763-6681

Call 604-818-0369

PETS 474

Bright Spacious 982 sq/ft 2 bdrm, 2 bath top floor corner unit w/10’ ceilings. Kitchen has granite countertops & maple finished cabinets. An excellent open floor plan plus balcony. Bonus 2 pkng stalls. Quiet neighborhood. PETS OK.

BURNABY

Free Estimates * Fully Insured

SUNDECKS

APARTMENT/CONDOS

COQUITLAM. Comfortable 2 bdrm condo with view. 3 appls, f/p, 2 u/g prkg, ceramic tiles. Pets/rentals w/restrict. $188,900. 778-229-4156

PRICE REDUCED MUST SELL

✓ Tree & Stump Removal ✓ Certiﬁed Arborists ✓ 20 yrs exp. 60’ bucket truck ✓ Crown reduction ✓ Spiral pruning ✓ Fully insured. Best Rates

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! AMAN’S PLUMBING SERVICES Lic.gas ﬁtter. Reas $. 778-895-2005 1 Call Does it All - 2 OLD GUYS PLUMBING & HEATING, Repairs, Reno’s, H/W Tanks. 604-525-6662. #1 IN RATES & SERVICE. Lic’d. LOCAL Plumber. Plugged drains, renos etc. Chad 1-877-861-2423

17607 FORD ROAD, Pitt Meadows, B.C. PICK-UP or DELIVERY

604-465-3189

SUNDECKS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Spring Special $595 upto 1000 s.f. English Craftsman, Bonded & Insured. Since 1978, Int/Ext, Spray Painting. 604-462-8528, 218-9618

www.rainforestdeckandrail.com

PRIMO PAINTING 604-723-8434

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PETS

SEASIDE Painting & Decking

Professional Painters Free Estimates Written Guaranteed Bonded & Insured

NO Headaches NO Surprises NO Excuses

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

www.proaccpainting.com

OLI - DÉCOR ~ for all your decorating needs. Faux Finishing, Mural Colour & Design Consultant, Home Staging/Space Planning, Lighting, Background covering 604-936-2718 www.oli-décor.webs.com

Manure NO Wood byproducts used

Ph: 942-4383 Fax:942-4742

*Int/Ext *Res/Comm

AAA RAY’S Masonry & Landscaping

& Bulldozing Ltd.

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

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

Over 25 Years Experience

LANDSCAPING

HANKS TRUCKING

PRO ✶ ACC PAINTING LTD

DANN PAINTING

TRIPLE M RENO’S & PAINTING Free Est’s. Low Prices, High Quality. Call: (604)805-8548.

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329 PAINTING & DECORATING

MOVING & STORAGE

Kitchens, Bathrooms, Flooring, Drywall, Garages, Decks & more * 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE* INSURED ~ WCB

35 years exp. No job too small. 604-710-8184 or 604-941-7988.

* Servicing the community since 1994* RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL Fully Insured & Guaranteed CELL # 604.240.4443 Tom 604.937.1110

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604-944-2963 Coquitlam - Condo 2960 Princess Cr; Reno’d 1 BR 710 sf; 1 bath; lndry; balcony parking; locker; $1100 Nov. 1 Peak Property Mgmt 604-931-8666 COQUITLAM

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MISC. FOR SALE

AT A CLICK of a mouse, www.BCLocalBiz.com is your local source to over 300,000 businesses! HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com

DON’T MISS THIS! $725 & up. 1 bdrm apt Incl. hot water & prkg. Avail Oct 15 or Nov 1. Quiet bldg., Near SFU & Lougheed Mall. N/P. 604-721-9020.

www.apt4rent.ca PORT COQUITLAM: 2 bdrm apt. $775/mo. Quiet family complex. No pets. Call 604-464-0034.

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RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

COQUITLAM - CRESENTVIEW

Spacious 3 Level 2 & 3 Bdrm Townhomes Over 2000 sq ft, cozy ﬁreplaces, all appliances included. 1½ and 2 baths available; garage or carport. Large kitchen. Close to all types of schools, transportation and amenities.

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

MAPLE RIDGE

1 & 2 Bdrs from $740/mo GREAT LOCATION

Queen Anne Apts. * Renovated Suites * Clean, very quiet, large,

Please call 604-834-4097

INCLUDES: HEAT, HOT WATER & HYDRO

Website:www.aptrentals.com

Near Shopping & Amenities.

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)

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

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. For more info & viewing call

Dragan 778-788-1845

Hyland Manor 751 Clarke Rd, Coquitlam 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.

1 Bedroom Suites

✶ Move In Allowance Suit Mature Adults

Available November 1st Highrise 1/2 Block to Town F/F fridge & easy clean stoves NO PETS

22330 McIntosh Avenue

(604)463-6841 PITT MEADOWS

The Meadows Gated underground parking, heated outdoor pool. Heat, hot water & 3 appliances included. 2 min. walk to Westcoast Express.

Large 1, 2 & 3 Bdrm Suites Available

For more info & viewing call

Call: 604-460-7539

Dragan 778-788-1845

604-465-0008 or 604-465-5818

Cedar Grove Apartments 655 North Rd, Coquitlam Fab location close to everything. 1 bdrm suites avail. Mins from Lougheed Mall, Skytrain Shopping & parks. Bus station right in front. Parking and Laundry room. For more info & viewing call

Beata 778-788-1840 Professionally Managed by Gateway Property Management

PORT COQUITLAM

2 Bdrm Suites Available With Large Balcony / Patio 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.

Call 604-941-9051 PORT COQUITLAM

CEDARWAY APT Bright & Clean 1 & 2 Bdrms 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

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

Quiet building with insuite storage, dishwasher, gated parking. Heat and hot water included. Close to schools, shopping & public transportation.

Call 604-837-4589 2251 Pitt River Rd.

www.aptrentals.net PORT COQUITLAM downtown Priv Quiet Beautiful Built 2006. 2ndflr+elevtr 2bedrm 2bath laundr 7appls deck U/gnd prkg+stor Gym. Refs, 1yr min lease, n/s. $1250/mo incl hot-watr+gas-firepl. Avail immed 604-941-2718 PORT COQUITLAM - Newly renovated, quiet secure bldg, walk to all amens, WC Exp - 1 & 2 BEDROOM APTS. - 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

** TOP FLOOR ** 1 BDRM APT. $775/Mo

S Impeccably clean S Heat S H/water S Parking S Ldry

1 bdrm. from $775/mo.

Devonshire Housing Co-op 22170 Dewdney Trunk Road

604-463-4568

2 Bdrm, 2 bath Avail Immed, 3 appl’s ~ laundry hook-up new carpet ~ new paint $886/mo. $2000 for shares

GARIBALDI Court (604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge Available October 2 BEDROOM Great location for seniors!

Clean, quiet & affordable! Incl. heat, h/w, cable. Senior Move-In Allowance.

Criminal/cr check & refs. Sorry No Pets For more info. google us. PORT Moody Newport Vill 2 bdr 2 f/bths, 4 appl, gas f/p, u/g prkg, n/s. Nov. 1. $1200 mo. 604-728-0004

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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 Secure gated parking S Adult oriented building S References required CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

604-464-3550 PORT MOODY, Newport Village. 2 bdrm condo. 5 appls. Gas F/P. Nr rec ctr. transit & library. Oct 1/Nov 1 $1250/mo. N/P. N/S. 604-524-3353. PORT MOODY. Nice 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo. 5 appls, u/g prkg, storage, pool, exc rm, sauna. Avail Nov. 1. $1325/mo. 604-464-7040 PORT MOODY. Now renting ~ Villa Leah 1, 2 & 3 bdrm. suites. $950 $1475/mo Newly reno’d & upgraded Available immed. 778-355-6677 PORT MOODY *SPECIAL* Large 1 BDRM $750, Henry St. incls ht, h/w, prk. 604-461-1336 or 604-937-5427 PORT MOODY

THE PERFECT LOCATION 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 $720/mo.

Call 604-724-6967

APARTMENT/CONDO

Port Moody - Townhouse 2200 Panorama Dr; Large 4 BR 2300 sf; 3.5 Bath; lndry; VIEW! Rec room; garage; $2100 Oct. 1 Peak Property Mgmt 604-931-8666 WHITE ROCK Quiet, one bed, 750 sq/ft apmt behind Semiahmoo mall. No pets/no smoke. 604.560.4461

RENTALS 750

SUITES, LOWER

CITADEL HEIGHTS

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

604-808-5200 COQUITLAM.1 bdrm, nr SFU, 1/2 blk from bus. Sep entry. Own W/D, $800 incl utils.NS/NP.604-931-4578 COQUITLAM. 1 bdrm suite. Ns/np. Close to Blue Mtn. St., mall & schls. Oct. 1st or 15th. $700/mo. incl util. 604-931-1699 or 778-230-1090 COQUITLAM 2 Bdrm modern bsmt suite, near Douglas College and Town Centre Park. In-suite laundry, separate entry, laminate floors with carpet in bedrooms. n/s, n/p. Available Oct 15 or Nov 1. Please call 604-945-6969. COQUITLAM crt. New Horizon area 1 bdrm + den. $700/mo incls utils, W/D. np/ns. Immed. 604-945-6188 COQUITLAM large 1 bdrm suite in exec home, sep entry & laundry,f/p, nice view, suit quiet mature person. $850/mo. Call 778-882-3959. COQUITLAM, Nr Coq Ctr. 1 bdrm. bsmt. priv. entry. NS/NP. $750incl. util. & cable. Nov.1st. 604-944-7580 COQUITLAM West 1 bdrm bsmt sparking clean & bright sunken l/rm. sep d/rm. Onsite owners. Priv ent. prkg & hydro incl. lndry avail. N/s n/p. Nov 1. $700/mo. 604-937-5177 COQUITLAM W.W. Plat. 1 bdr bsmt ste. NP/NS, $800/mo incl utils, cbl & net. Avail now. 778-242-3899. COQUITLAM WW Plateau. 2 bdrm, $975 incl util, w/d, satelite TV. Avail. immed. Ns/np. 604-618-8549 COQUITLAM, WW Plateau. Bright large 2bdr +den, sep ent, priv laundry, full bath, cov’d patio, back yard, nr schools/bus, ns/np, avail Nov 1st. $980 +1/3 utils. 778-838-4081. COQUITLAM WW Plateau. Ground level 2 bdrm suite. Ldry incl. $950. N/S. N/P. Avail now. 604-808-2964. EAST Maple Ridge I br suite. $850. Incl utils. Priv laundry. 850 sq ft. NS/NP. Avail Oct.15 604-836-1187 NEW AD BURNABY - 8041 11th Ave. 3 Bdrm grnd lvl suite, nr schools & transp. Avail now, N/S. $950 +utils. 604-521-1008 or 604-789-6318. NEW WEST 2bdrms+, newly reno’d lots of wood/character, gas f/p, 5 appls, garage,$1300 incl utils (cable extra).Oct 15/Nov1. 604-520-6801 Pitt Meadows. Lrg newer 1 bdrm, mature person shr w/d, ns/np, lots of storage big closets 604-460-1958 PORT COQUITLAM 2 bdrm, bright, above grnd, NP/NS, no ldry. Incl cble, hydro. $750m. 604-866-8182 Port Coquitlam 2 bdrm g/l, new hse, sep entr, avail now, $900 + shrd utils & lndry, np/ns, (604)374-6004 or 604-569-5226. PORT COQUITLAM: newly reno’d 2 bdrm bsmt ste. $850 incl utils/cable. NS/NP. Avail now. (604)945-8974 or (778)320-8974 PORT COQUITLAM North. 2 bdrm, new house, sep entry, shrd W/D. $875/mo incl utils. N/S, N/P. Avail immed. (604)816-8050. PORT COQUITLAM North side. 2 bdrm. g/l bsmt. suite. Np/ns. Sh ldry. Near all amen. Avail. Nov 1st. $800/mo. incl. cable. 604-941-1596 PORT MOODY. Bright 1 bdrm $725 + 20% utils. Free ldry, nr Newport Vlg. Np/ns. Oct. 1. 604-469-9402 SOUTH POCO 2 bdrm & den, dishwasher, fireplace, own entrance, ground floor, on bus route, $975 + 30% utilities 778-789-3145 WESTWOOD PLATEAU. 2 bdrm., 1 ba. 900sf., f/p, insuite ldry, 5 appl. lam flr. $995. Nov. 1 778-773-6688 WESTWOOD PLATEAU, bright 2 bdrm, 1100 sf, extra strg, walk out patio, slate flrs, nr amenities, quiet cul-de-sac, NS/NP, $995 + 25% utils, Nov. 1st. Call (604) 552-4767

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CO-OP RENTALS NOVA VITA CO-OP

Bottom of Burnaby Mtn, SFU 1, 2, 3, 4 bedroom Apts & Townhouses. Rent includes heat, fenced yard, u/g prkg. Share purchase starts at $1600. Email: novavitacoop2010@hotmail.com

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HOMES FOR RENT

CLOSE to SFU - 5 Bedroom House, transit, shopping & schools. Private, quiet, NS NP immed 604 7206777 nbarreca@telus.net $2000 COQ. Central. 3 bdrm, 1 on main, 2 up, lrg fcd yrd 12x14 shed & 21x34 garage/workshop on Linton/Jasper. For reliable family $1600. 875-6543 COQ. Central. 5 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appl. shed, full bsmt. New paint, tiles & carpets. Lge reliable family. Ref’s. N/P. $1950/mo. 875-6543 COQUITLAM Ctr. Nr schools, college. Reno’d 5 bdrms, 2 baths, den, lrg yd. $1700. Now. 604-939-0273. Coquitlam - Main House 353 Mundy St; Lrg 3 BR + Den RENO”D; 2200 sf; 2.5 Bath; lndry Media Room; garage; $2000 NOW Peak Property Mgmt 604-931-8666 COQUITLAM: Reno’d 3 bdrm 2 storey. Close to school. Priv bckyrd. $1500. Oct/Nov. 604-913-7785 MAPLE RIDGE - 2 bdrm. close to amens. schools, park & mall. N/P, N/S. Enclosed deck, lovely neighborhood. Now. $1100/mo 604-9364824 or cel 604-612-3599. MAPLE RIDGE: 4 bdrms, 2 baths, 2 kit’s, 2 liv/rm’s. Nr Hammond schl, WCX & shops. NP/NS. Nov 1st. $1800/mo. (778)888-9175 POCO NEAR BYPASS 3bd. upper ALL INCL.: wireless Int, cable/HD, hydro, gas heat. All priv., bright, apart.like, 1400 sq. ft. top ﬂoor with reverse plan. Panoramic, views of sunsets, mountains, ponds/wfalls, and Colony Farm Regional Park from large sundeck, l.r, kit. and master. Gas fp, 2 bath, 6 appl. parking NS/NP $1595/mo all incl. Available Nov. 1 604 628 4632 or dwilcox@sd43.bc.ca PORT Coquitlam, 3 bdrm Rancher. New Paint & Carpet. Huge yard. Vacant $1380 + util. Kevin 604-9106184 PORT COQUITLAM, 5 bdrm 3 bath nice yard, w/d, NS/NP avail Nov 1. $1800 + utils. 604-929-4138

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OFFICE/RETAIL

COQUITLAM Centre Area 750 + SQ/FT OFFICE space with small kitchen.

604-944-2963 747B SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING NOW RENTING EXCEPTIONAL RETIREMENT INDEPENDENT LIVING 55 RJ Kent Residences. Brand New 1 bdrm. suites. Monthly lease includes 2 meals, weekly housekeeping and ﬂat laundry service. www.rjkent.com 2675 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam 778-285-5554

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION COQUITLAM 1 bdrm in house, priv bath, cbl/hydro incl. $450/mo. Avail now. 604-941-0665; 604-528-0139 COQUITLAM furn. room & bth in condo nr City Ctr. Female. NS/NP $450/mo avail now. 604-354-4199 PORT COQUITLAM bright furn’d room in large 3 bd g/lvl ste, full bath nr amens, $475 incl utils, cbl, net. Now, refs req, ns/np. 604-807-9612 PORT COQUITLAM. Furnished room, to share house with retired owner. Female pref. N/S. N/P. $425/mo. incl. utils. 604-475-1887.

749

STORAGE

STORAGE SPACE for rent. 1400 sf. Available now. For more info call 604-866-8182.

750

SUITES, LOWER

ANMORE. 1 bdrm on acre, 1000 sf, priv entry, cvrd deck, shrd W/D. N/P, suits 1, $850 incl utils cable & net. Immed/Nov.1. 604-506-1034 BURNABY SOUTH NEW 1 bdrm bsmt close to schl, bus, shopping. Avail Now $775/mo Incl hydro. No lndry, np, ns. Call 778-895-8870

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TRANSPORTATION

SUITES, UPPER

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TRANSPORTATION

VEHICLES WANTED

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PORT Moody. 3 bdrm, nr Newport Vlg. F/p, w/d, awesome deck, np/ ns. $1300 +60% util. 604-469-9402

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

Luxury Basement Suite Like New. 5 Appliances. Mount Baker View. Walk out with own back yard. $850. Avai. Nov 1st.

COQUITLAM warehouse, #2/4 175 Schoolhouse St. 5,909 sq ft. $6,140/mo. gross. Yard avail. Call Danielle 604-628-5613. N VAN, Lynnterm, 3000, 15000, 20000sf W/H with ofﬁces, drive in access, 3PH high power, fenced yd, great for light/heavy ind. use. 604 924-2423 for details.

MAPLE RIDGE

McIntosh Plaza Coquitlam/Port Moody

RENTALS

751

SUITES, UPPER

COQUITLAM: 2 & 3 bdrm, $800/mo - $995/mo. New paint & upgrades. Avail immed. (778)355-6300 COQUITLAM: 615 Girard Ave: 3/Bdrm, 2/ba, deck, c-d-s, new flrs, cls to schls, mall, SFU. $1400/mo inclds utils. N/P. 604-841-6005. COQUITLAM, Cape Horn area. 3 bdrms, 2 baths. all appls. newly renov. Avail. immed. Must have refs. N/S. N/P. $1150. Also avail. 1 bdrm lower suite. $450 or neg. for whole house. Jennifer 604-771-9709 COQUITLAM: Charming character home. 2 Bdrm + den main floor. Jacuzzi tub, lge priv yd & patio. Near SkyTrain. $1150 (604)931-4051 COQUITLAM Mariner & Cape Horn. Lrg 3 bdrm, 2 bath. Bright & clean. Fam/rm, l/rm, d/rm, new carpet, avl now. $1475 incl utils. 604-780-7726 Lg 2 bdrm, upper floor, sep. ent, newly renovated, close to all amenities, no pets, no smokers, ref., $740 util. 604-802-4039 POCO, N. 3 bdrm, main flr, lrg sundeck, nr. prk/schl, ns/np, $1350 incl utils/ satallite, Now. 778-233-7864. PORT Coquitlam, 3 bdrm, main floor, Shaunessy & Lougheed area, avail now, newly reno’d, near schls/hwy. Shr utils. 604-321-8577 PORT COQUITLAM spacious 2100 s/f, 4 bdrms, main flr, 2 full baths, liv.rm, fam.rm, breakfast.rm, din.rm. Deck, F/P, 6 applis, alarm, nr schl, bus & prk, Avail now $1400/mo + 2/3 utils. NP/NS. 604-715-2096 PORT MOODY, 3 bdrm 2 bath upper lvl 1400sf, fncd yd, shed, corner lot, view,nr all ament N/S $1400 + 2/3 util Nov 1. 604-929-8738

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TOWNHOUSES

Scra

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Pt Mdy 2 BD T’House “Highland Park” 5 appl, avail now $1100/mo Ref’s. N/S. Small dog w/deposit. Pt Coq 4 BD HOUSE 3 BA, avail Oct 1, N/S. Ref’s req’d, $1950/mo COQUITLAM CENTRE AREA

TOWNHOUSES 2 & 3 Bedrooms Available *Near schools *5 Appliances *Fireplace - NO PETS AVAIL IMMEDIATELY

RECREATIONAL/SALE

1969 PONTIAC Grand Prix J model, 2nd owner, excel orig cond 400/ 400 auto $12,000 (604)826-8003 1976 25’ 5th wheel Vanguard, new updates, great cond., sleeps 4, w/hitch $3000 obo. (604)465-4580 1984 24’ Citation, GMC Motorhome, 85,000km, many recent upgrades, exc cond., $6000. (604)858-9028 2003 TRAVLEAIRE Class C 22ft on Ford E350, 92K, 3 way fridge rear bunk slps 6 $28,000 (604)826-8003 2007 18 FT Fleetwood Trailer, new cond. comes w/additional battery $13,500 neg. Chwk. (604)798-0540

2010 MONTANA 3000RK

Call 604-942-2012 Harris Road Co-op Open House Oct 10 & 17, 12 PM - 4 PM 2 - 3 bdrm for Nov 1 $1005 / $1089/mo... Shares required $2500/$3500 No subsidy available 19225 119 Ave. Pitt Meadows NOONS CREEK Housing Co-op Orientation Meeting, Sat. Oct 16, at 1pm in the common room located at #58-675 Noons Creek Dr. Port Moody. We are accepting applications for 2, 3 & 4 bdrm market and subsidized townhouse units. Share purchase from $1400-$1800. $15 Non-refundable application fee required. Applications available at orientation Please call 604-469-9763 PORT COQUITLAM, Citadel Hill, 5 bdrms 4 baths, 3 f/p’s, 3100 sf A/C $2300mo Avail now 778-846-3267 PORT COQUITLAM newer twnhse nr Costco. 3 Bdrm+den, garage, 2½ bath. No dogs. From $1600 + utils. Year lease. Aaron 604-644-7100

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

#1 Selling 5th Wheel brand for 9 yrs. Mor/ryde hitch, huge picture windows, dbl. slide, elec. F/P, etc. $54,983 (stk.28225) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

NEW Adventurer 910FBS

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

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TRUCKS & VANS

1992 CHEV S10, Ext Cab, Air cared, great driver new snow tires, mufﬂer, has canopy, low KM’s Best offer to $2000 TAKES, MUST GO 604-230-4141 1996 FORD F250 - 7.3 pwr. stroke diesel, auto, immaculate, no accid. all pwr. option $9995/ 604.657.8659 2003 TOYOTA Sequoia Limited, V8 Phantom Gray Pearl, leather, DVD, large sunroof, loaded, new tires, 233,000 km, serviced regularly at dealer, runs perfect, no smoking, no accidents, excellent condition. $16,000.00. Call Nick @ 604-5566141 or 604-855-2468. 2007 DODGE RAM 1500 Quad Cab Big Horn, 20’ alloys, mint. new brakes/tires, safety inspected, no accidents. $15,995 (604)328-1883 2008 GRAND Caravan, red, stow & go, 39K, auto, 7 seats $18,500. 604-922-7367 or 778-867-7367

MARINE 912

BOATS

27’ LIVE ABOARD BOAT cheap moorage, runs great, $14,000. Phone (604) 820-3031. Dinette slide, rear kitchen, 10’ box awning, electric jacks, thermopane solar windows. $28,995 (stk.26853) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

Notice To Creditors And Others

NEW STARCRAFT 3614

RE: ESTATE OF ELMER STEWART BOYD also known as ELMER S. BOYD and ELMER BOYD

Dinette slideout, lots of storage, outside grill and more. $15,983 (stk.27314)

www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

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ALLEN STEWART BOYD BONNIE ANN BOYD Administrators

CARS - DOMESTIC

1989 OLDS CUTLASS CIERA SL Aircared, needs brakes, runs great. 1st $800 takes. Call 604-272-0814. 1991 Buick Regal. Ltd edition. 2 dr, auto, 140K, leather. In good condition. $1200 OBO. 604-945-4106 1992 Cadillac Fleetwood: 4/dr sedan, 53,000 org miles, like new. $5,000. Call Ralph 778-988-2055. 1993 OLDS SIERRA, 4 door. V6, runs great, $850. Phone (604) 820-3031.

BY: PAULETTE V. GURSKI Barrister & Solicitor

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $100 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1999 HONDA Civic Si(G) Silver exterior, Grey cloth interior Coupe, Sunroof Manual 168,000km 4/cyl Air condition Power everything ABS Airbags Aftermarket taillights and spoiler New water pump and timing belt Reg. oil change, ﬂuids, brake check, etc.

NOTICE TO creditors and others re: Joan Irene Greene, deceased, formerly of Parkwood Manor #108 1142 Dufferin Street V3B 6V4 Coquitlam BC who died January 08, 2009. Notice is hereby given that the creditors and others having claims against the estate of the above deceased are hereby required to send them dully veriﬁed to the undersigned at #6 688 Citadel Drive Port Coquitlam BC V3C 6M8 before October 28, 2010 after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received. Donna Tucker Executor.

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604-856-3435 604-309-3757

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NOTICE IS GIVEN that creditors and others having claims against the estate of Elmer Stewart Boyd, also known as Elmer S. Boyd and Elmer Boyd, formerly of 103 - 523 Whiting Way, Coquitlam, B.C. deceased, who died on July 23, 2010, are required to send full particulars of such claims to the Adminstrators, Allen Stewart Boyd and Bonnie Ann Boyd, c/o Paulette V. Gurski, Barrister and Solicitor, 2300 - 2850 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam, B.C. V3C 6K5, on or before November 5, 2010, after which date the Administrators will distribute the estate among the parties entitled, having regard only to the claims of which the Administrators then have notice.

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Payment based on 84 month term at 8%. Total obligation= $37,110.36

* $299 down and $299 per month are plus taxes. 48 month lease, delivery allowance to dealer. 20,000kms per year. Total obligation = $14651 + taxes. Buyouts 1) Ranger - $5901.76 +taxes 2) Focus $4123.88 + taxes . In stock units only.

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3,300

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‘04 Ford F-150

‘03 Ford Focus SE

POWER GROUP, LEATHER, MOONROOF * $ PFC1740

SUPERCREW LARIAT, 4X4 * $ 10F18820A

AUTO, POWER GROUP * $ 11FI0470A

‘04 Porsche Boxster S

‘04 Chevy Aveo

‘04 Honda Civic

10,999

17,999

CONVERTIBLE, 67,000 KMS * $ 10F18034A

29,999

‘07 Explorer Sport Trac

‘03 Ford Taurus SE

4WD, LIMITED, MOONROOF, LEATHER * $ MLT237

25,999

‘08 Ford Edge AWD

POWER GROUP * PFC1553

7,999

‘03 Chevy Cavalier

LIMITED, MOONROOF * $ PFT1845

29,203

METRO

5,999* 10RA5663A

4,999* PC5663

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22,999

7,999

POWER GROUP * PC5696

11,999

‘01 Ford Mustang $

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‘06 Dodge Magnum SXT $

LOADED *

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10,999

20,999

‘06 Dodge Durango SLT ‘00 Jeep TJ SAHARA $

4X4 HEMI * 11ES1594a

16,999

4X4 *

8,999

PT4648

‘09 Ford Focus SE AUTO, A/C, POWER GROUP * $ PFC1741

13,999

‘00 Explorer Sport $

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8,999

‘07 Ford Fusion SE

‘07 Chrysler 300M

6,999* 10ES3728A

AUTOMATIC, POWER GROUP * $ MLC98

‘08 Explorer Ltd.

‘08 Dodge Dakota

‘00 Toyota Corolla LE $

V8, 7 PASSENGER, DVD * MLT203

26,993

‘05 Dodge Dakota

CREWCAB, 4X4 * $ MLT63B PFT1817B * Prices do not include taxes & licensing

12,253

SPORT, CONVERTIBLE AND RAISED! - NICE! * 10F19761A

15,593

14,999

SUPERCAB * 9RA1532A

12,999

‘08 Taurus X SEL $

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19,999

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patients who benefit most from compounding. It is common for parents to have a tough time getting their children to take medicine because of the taste. For most oral suspensions, your child (or you) can select a flavoring agent, such as bubble gum, grape, tutti frutti, or banana. Just ask one of our helpful pharmacists! We also can help patients who experience chronic pain. For example, some arthritic patients cannot take certain medications due to gastrointestinal side effects. Working with your physician, we can provide anti-inflammatory or pain-relieving medications as topical preparations that can be absorbed through the skin. Compounded prescriptions frequently are used to ease pain, nausea, and other symptoms for hospice patients as well.

Q: What is compounding? A: Pharmacy compounding is the art and science of preparing customized medications for patients.

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