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A song for a soldier Coquitlam firefighter aims to help vets suffering PTSD By Gary McKenna THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Fifty years ago, soldiers returning home from war who had difficulty reintegrating into society were said to be shell-shocked. These days, advancements have been made in identifying and treating what is now called posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). But for one Tri-City resident, there is more work to be done. Stu Aspinall, who has served 23 years with Coquitlam Fire and Rescue, was inspired to write a song when he read about a soldier suffering from PTSD who took his own life. see SONG, page A6

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Above, Veterans, cadets, police officers and firefighters joined staff and students at Port Moody secondary school yesterday for a Remembrance Day ceremony. Above left, Coquitlam firefighter Stu Aspinall wrote and recorded “Soldier Boy,” inspired by the suicide of a Canadian soldier suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder; proceeds from downloads of the song will go to groups that help veterans deal with mental health issues. More, page A3.

3 could build Evergreen Contract to be awarded next year, with construction to start soon afterwards By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Three builders are in the running to build the Evergreen Line after the province issued its request for proposals (RFP) for construction bids for the $1.4-billion project Wednesday.

The RFP has been issued to EL Partners, Kiewit/Flatiron Evergreen Line and SNCLavalin Inc., all of which have until April 12, 2012 to hand in their technical submissions. According to documents released by the province, the winning bid will be chosen next summer, with major construction starting after that. The job entails building the 11-km line from Lougheed Town Centre in Burnaby to Douglas College in Coquitlam, with a combination of elevated and at-grade guideway and a 2 km bored tunnel. Lougheed Town Centre Station will also be

expanded and five new stations will be built, with the provision for three potential future stations. The builder will also construct a vehicle storage building and facilities for integrating transit as well as pedestrian, vehicle and bicycle access. The documents — available through www. partnershipsbc.ca — also give some insights into the amount of work that will have to be done by the province before construction begins, including: • widening of North Road; see CONTRACTOR CONTRACTOR,, page A14

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Relatives focus of PMSS’ assembly By Janis Warren THE TRI-CITY NEWS

War vets young and old laid wreaths before 1,300 students at Port Moody secondary school yesterday as part of the school’s annual Remembrance Day tribute. Among those in the colour parade were Orme Payne, a Second World War sergeant, and former corporal Trevor Street, who returned home from Kandahar in May 2010 after two tours of duty in Afghanistan. Payne, who served in an artillery unit responsible for communications within his battery in Italy, said he gets choked up every time he hears a trumpeter play “The Last Post.” “You remember the guys you left behind,” he said, “and there were a lot of them.” Street, 26, now a realtor in Port Coquitlam, said the services “make you think about the sacrifices that were made and the people that were lost. You think about the families that will get the knock on the door, telling them their sons or daughters won’t be

coming home.” The Port Moody secondary event was co-organized by social studies and geography teacher Jodi Yorston, whose brother is also an Afghanistan veteran and served with Street. Being able to take time out around Nov. 11 to show PMSS students how lucky they are to have the freedom they have today “is something that I take very seriously,” she said, “especially having a brother who served. I am so honoured.” Yorston wasn’t the only one to have had a relative in the war. During the assembly, a slide show with pictures and names of staff and students’ fathers, grandfathers, great-aunts and -uncles who were in the military campaign was also presented. The sombre hour-long ceremony was also filled with song, music and dance. Uniformed officers from Port Moody fire and police departments as well as air cadets from 754 Phoenix squadron were part of the colour party. jwarren@tricitynews.com

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Relatives of teachers and students who served in the armed forces were highlighted during a Remembrance Day ceremony Thursday at Port Moody secondary school. Below right, Jodi Yorston, a social studies and geography teacher, with dance students Habib Bourishah, 18, and Emma Crooks, 13, who took part in the school’s services.

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“You remember the guys you left behind, and there were a lot of them.” Orme Payne, who served in Italy during Second World War

Dawson continues to remember By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS

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Jim Dawson for years served as parade marshal for Port Coquitlam’s Remembrance Day ceremonies. This year, due to health reasons, he has given up that job but continues to toil behind the scenes.

This year, like always, a parade of 200 men, women and children carrying banners and flags, and wearing poppies of remembrance will march to the Port Coquitlam cenotaph. But Jim Dawson won’t be among them. The longtime parade marshal for PoCo’s Remembrance Day ceremonies will be busy making

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them – Act of Remembrance, an extract from the poem “For the Fallen” by Laurence Binyon sure the wreaths are ready and doing other tasks for today’s ceremony honouring PoCo’s war veterans. Forty wreaths will be placed on the granite cenotaph in Veterans Park in

front of city hall and by the end of the morning, hundreds of tiny red poppies will be added, creating a splash of colour on a potentially grey autumn day. “We’re just putting a body

to rest and honouring the vets,” Dawson says of the hour-long ceremony that takes place at the cenotaph after indoor ceremonies at Wilson Centre. But despite his other tasks today, he will miss marching with the colour party and organizing the veterans, police officers, firefighters and youth groups into marching formation as parade marshal and sergeant at arms.

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He has done the job for about 20 years but had to give up this year because of health reasons and says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sad about it.â&#x20AC;? As he prepared to hand over the duties to Dale Smith, a younger Legion member, Dawson recalled the simple ceremony of remembrance that takes place each Nov. 11, with its honour guard, poetry, timeless hymns and raw, fresh emotion for tragedies

long in the past. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an expert on the details, knows the words to the Act of Remembrance by heart and can hum â&#x20AC;&#x153;Reveille,â&#x20AC;? which a trumpet player will play in solemn reverence at the beginning of the ceremony. In fact, Dawson, who joined the Legion 40 years ago, can describe every moment of the hour-long ceremony. Remembrance Day has many traditions and a set agenda that has remained the same for a generation.

First, the colour party arrives with 10 flags representing Canada, Britain, B.C., the armed forces and the United Nations led by the Port Coquitlam Pipe Band. Once everyone is settled, the Last Post is played to honour veterans who have passed on. There is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Reveille,â&#x20AC;? a prayer and the roll call of those who have passed. Gover nment officials place their wreaths at the cenotaph, Rev. Brian Burke will give prayers and a benediction, and

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;God Save the Queenâ&#x20AC;? will be sung. At the end, before the poppies are removed from lapels and placed on the cenotaph, a ceremony called Retire the Silent Guard will take place. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when the commander quietly withdraws the sentries at the four corners of the cenotaph. These traditions may be lost on new generations of young people but Dawson hopes not. He believes the Legion is doing a good job educat-

ing children and hopes they will continue with the ceremonies once older vets pass on. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I always felt it was important to honour the vets,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I look at what this country has provided for me and my family and the vets who died in World War I and World War II...â&#x20AC;? Dawson doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t finish his sentence but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clear Remembrance Day means a great deal to him. It could be because his dad and uncles both

fought in the First World War but Dawson counts many Legion vets among his friends, too. His younger colleague, Smith, who will be parade marshal this year, also believes it is important to pass on the traditions to younger generations, like himself. His father fought in the Second World War and was a sergeant. Says Smith: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just like to be involved.â&#x20AC;? By the time many people read this article,

the Remembrance Day service will likely be over and the wreaths and poppies packed up for another year. But for those who stood out in the cold, it will be hard to shake the feelings of sadness. There is a debt that must be paid to those â&#x20AC;&#x153;who shall grow not oldâ&#x20AC;? by those who have been left behind, and for Jim Dawson, the act of remembrance is the least they can do. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

Road Closing Bylaw No. 2916 The City of Port Moody intends to adopt Bylaw No. 2916 pursuant to Section 40 of the Community Charter which will close a portion of Knowle Street road allowance, legally described as that portion of road dedicated by the deposit of Plan 4631, District Lot 191, Group 1, New Westminster District, now road, having an area of 0.232 hectares and labeled Parcel â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aâ&#x20AC;? on reference plan certified by Robert M. Reese, a British Columbia land surveyor dated August 30, 2011. The location of the proposed road closure is shown in heavy outline and labeled Parcel â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aâ&#x20AC;? on the plan shown below:

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It is expected that this application will come before Council for consideration at their Regular Meeting scheduled for Monday, November 21, 2011. The Council Meeting, at which the application will be considered, starts at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2. If you wish to provide input in writing please submit your comments to the City Clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OfďŹ ce in one of the following ways: â&#x20AC;˘ By email to clerks@coquitlam.ca; â&#x20AC;˘ In person at the City Clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OfďŹ ce which is located on the second ďŹ&#x201A;oor of City Hall at 3000 Guildford Way; â&#x20AC;˘ By fax at 604-927-3015. Written submissions provided in response to this consultation will become part of the public record which includes the submissions being made available for public inspection at Coquitlam City Hall and potentially on our website as part of a future agenda package at www.coquitlam.ca.

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The plan and proposed bylaw may be examined at the office of the City Clerk, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody between 8:30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except statutory holidays. City Council shall provide an opportunity for persons who consider they are affected to make presentation at the November 22, 2011 Regular Council meeting to be held at 7pm at Kyle Centre, 125 Kyle Street, Port Moody. Presentations may be made in person at that time or in writing in advance. The bylaw will be considered for adoption on that date. Colleen Rohde, City Clerk, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody Phone: 604.469.4505 â&#x20AC;˘ Fax: 604.469.4550 City Hall/Library/Theatre P.O. Box 36, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody

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He has since recorded “Soldier Boy” and posted it on iTunes, and hopes to sell 99-cent downloads of the folk/country ballad in order to raise money for organizations that help veterans deal with mental health issues stemming from their deployment. The lyrics, in part, are: “Didn’t talk much when he got back,/ Still made us smile, always had the knack,/ We could all see the pain he held inside,/ Reached out for help, oh how he tried” and the chorus is, “Oh soldier boy, what have you seen,/ Soldier boy, where have you been.” “I think it is important now just for the awareness,” Aspinall said, sitting at the piano in his Port Coquitlam home. “The numbers are staggering when you hear about soldiers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. The suicide rates are unbelievable.” Aspinall’s song was inspired by the story of Cpl. Stuart Langbridge, a Canadian soldier who served in Afghanistan and Bosnia and suffered from PTSD. He lost his battle with the disorder and took his own life in 2008. Aspinall read about the soldier in the newspaper and has since tracked down Langbridge’s parents, who live on Vancouver Island. Over the summer, he and his fellow firefighters presented the parents with a copy of the song and a plaque during a quiet ceremony at the Coquitlam fire hall. “They were blown away,” he said. “They were very touched. Very appreciative. They also feel really that it is very important for us to try and continue to get awareness out there about post-traumatic stress disorder.” The effects of PTSD hit close to home in other ways, too. The disorder is common among firefighters and other emergency services workers who spend years seeing things most people do not witness in their lifetime, he said. For emergency responders, PTSD is often the result of accumulated memories and thoughts over the course of a career. For a solider taking part in a six-month tour of duty, however, the effects are more condensed. “Obviously, there is also a connection with us being with the fire department,” he said. “Anybody in emergency services has some form of post-traumatic stress disorder.” There are several organizations Aspinall will support with the money he hopes to raise, including the Veterans Transition Program

at UBC and several programs in the United States. And if people from other countries begin to download the song, he will also look overseas at other organizations. “Now there is some help out there,” he said. “It is still not enough but there are some programs out there. There needs to be more of those programs all over.” • Those who wish to hear the recording should go to www.youtube.com and search for “A Video Tribute to Soldiers by Stu Aspinall.” A link to iTunes page is posted there and people can download the song for 99 cents.

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(Written and performed by Stu Aspinall) Carrying on from so far away, Dealing with the horrors of war day to day, Came back home a lost soul, Seems all of this has taken its toll, Oh soldier boy, what have you seen, Soldier boy, where have you been, Truth, duty and valor they say, now his parents visit where he lay. Didn’t talk much when he got back, Still made us smile, always had the knack, We could all see the pain he held inside, Reached out for help, oh how he tried, Like so many before he did it all for us, Now he needed help, didn’t want to fuss, He couldn’t see any other way out, Can’t live this way, so much fear and doubt...

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Casino question is back on the ballot for PoMo voters By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Po r t M o o dy vo t ers will get a chance to weigh in with their opinion on casinos during the Nov. 19 civic election. Voters will be asked: “Should the opportunity be presented in future, are you in favour of the development of a casino in Port Moody?.” But it’s just a question to gauge PoMo voters’ opinions, said Mayor Joe Trasolini, not a referendum. “It’s just a routine review that staff is charged with to look at costs and incomes,” said Trasolini, who was absent when council voted to add the question to the ballot during a March committee of the whole meeting. The last time voters were asked the question was in 2004 and, at the time, 73% said “No.” He said the passage of time hasn’t made him any more accepting of casinos.

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The 2011 civic ballot in Port Moody will ask voters if they are in favour of a casino. “ Pe o p l e wh o c a n least afford to lose that money see that hope and try to invest their minor disposable income or the money they can’t afford,” said Trasolini, who isn’t running for re-election. He agreed, however, that they can be moneymakers for host cities. According to acting city manager Colleen Rohde, the city has no

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One more chance to hear them There is one more all-candidates meeting scheduled between now and the Nov. 19 civic elections. In Coquitlam, the Maillardville Residents’ Association hosts its candidates’ meeting for mayoral and council contenders only at 7 p.m. this Sunday, Nov. 13 at Place Maillardville (1200 Cartier Ave.).

Funding shortfalls, larger classes, fewer services for students: Now more than ever, our public schools need trustees who will champion a strong and stable school system that meets the needs of every child.

On November 19, vote for trustees who will stand up for students. BC Kids Just Can’t Wait A message from the Coquitlam Teachers’ Association For more information, please contact us at 604-936-9971

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Take care, police urge pedestrians With less daylight and darker fall and winter days coming, the Coquitlam RCMP is reminding both drivers and pedestrians to stay safe when on the road. Bright clothes and caution can go a long way toward savings lives, particularly when crossing streets after dark, when visibility is limited, said Kathleen Nadalin, ICBC road safety co-ordinator. “Winter weather is on the way and we are reminding pedestrians to take extra caution when they are crossing the road,” she said. “Make eye contact with drivers to be sure that they have seen you, especially when visibility is limited due to darkness or weather.” Nadalin added that drivers also need to take extra care and be on alert for pedestrians. She said motorists should slow down, keep their distance and plan ahead to allow extra time for possible delays. Community Police Station volunteers were handing out reflective wrist bands earlier this week to highlight the importance of staying visible on the road. • For more information go to www.icbc.com. gmckenna@tricitynews.com

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Driver saved by Good Samaritans in PoCo The quick action of several Good Samaritans is being c r e d i t e d w i t h s av ing the life of a driver whose vehicle lost control Saturday on a resi-

dential street in Port Coquitlam. A black pickup truck caught fire after the driver lost control of the vehicle in the 1000block of Victoria Drive

shortly after 5 p.m. “The consequences could be unthinkable if not for the quick action of Good Samaritans in the area to put out the fire,” said Coquitlam

RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung. Chung said the driver sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to hospital. Investigators do not believe that alcohol

was a factor in the crash. Anyone who saw the accident is asked to call the Coquitlam RCMP’s non-emergency line at 604-945-1550 and quote file number 2011-31298.

Notice of Maillardville Commercial Property Improvement Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw Pursuant to Sections 94, 227(1) and 227(3) of the Community Charter, take notice that Council for the City of Coquitlam will be considering adoption of the “Maillardville Commercial Property Improvement Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 4228, 2011” (the “Bylaw”) at the Regular Council meeting on Monday, November 21, 2011. Council is considering this Bylaw as part of the City’s ongoing initiatives to encourage commercial revitalization of the Maillardville core area (the “Revitalization Area”), as outlined in bold on the map below. The objective is to encourage more business investment and employment in the Maillardville core area and more services for local residents.

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Paciﬁc Coast Terminals Co. Ltd. (PCT) is pleased to announce the hiring of Diana Dilworth as Administration and Community Relations Coordinator. In this position, Diana will be responsible for PCT’s community involvement, public relations, and event management in addition to key ofﬁce administration and human resources duties. Diana is a three term city councillor for the City of Port Moody and is currently running for re-election. She was previously Manager, Council Operations for the Fraser Basin Council where she was responsible for all aspects of their administration. Diana has also held administrative roles with the federal government and has run her own communication and administrative services business. PCT is a modern marine bulk terminal located in Port Moody, handling as much as 4.5 million tonnes of sulphur and 1 million tonnes of liquid glycol annually. The Company has been recognized internationally as a leader in marine terminal safety and locally for its accomplishments in environmental stewardship and technology innovation. Community partners are encouraged to contact Diana at any time after December 1st for more information about PCT and the Company’s engagement with the community at diana.dilworth@pct.ca.

Tax exemptions will be available under the terms and conditions set out in the Bylaw to owners of commercial properties classified as Class 6 - Business Other within the Revitalization Area. The Bylaw will establish property tax exemptions in respect of alteration of an existing commercial improvement or a new commercial improvement where the alteration or new improvement has a value in excess of $100,000.00. The maximum term of a revitalization tax exemption is five years. The exemption will start at 100% of the assessed value of the improvement, and decline over the five year period at a rate of 20% per annum. This bylaw may be inspected during office hours between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, in the Office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2. Written submissions will be received and may be directed to Jay Gilbert, City Clerk or sent via email to clerks@coquitlam.ca or by fax to 604-927-3015, no later than 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 21, 2011. For more information please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3010

Results that matter to Coquitlam Residents... • Stringent ﬁnancial management, producing millions in tax savings in the past 3 years. • Improved inter-government relationships, solving the 20 year stalemate and ﬁnally getting the Evergreen Line on-track.

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t’s a bright red symbol of collective remembrance and appears on the lapel and collars of millions of Canadians. The poppy is a reminder, a visual pledge that we must not forget those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Those words are said so often we tend to forget what they mean and have to think back to understand that ordinary people — men, women, sons, daughters — risked or gave their lives to preserve democracy and the Canadian way of life. Did they know what they were getting themselves into when they enlisted? Were they aware of what they might give up? Did they understand the significance of the conflicts they were involved in? We don’t know for sure but we do know we owe them a debt of remembrance and that’s why we wear the poppy today, on Remembrance Day.

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THIS WEEK’S QUESTION: Did you purchase and wear a poppy this year for Remembrance Day?

LAST WEEK’S QUESTION: Do you regularly contribute to Share Family and Community Services’ Tri-City food bank?

RESULTS: Yes 47% / No 53%

An apple vs. M&M’s, the field vs. the factory THE CONTINUING ADVENTURES Naomi Yorke

am an urban construction. Distant to me is the world of the pastoral, the sight of stars in the night sky. No, these sights are no longer in my view. The natural, the call of birds, has been replaced with the sound of sirens and car horns. I cannot remember the last time I felt I was in nature. Yes, I am a full-time resident of the concrete jungle. I cannot imagine where some food comes from. I am not talking about my usual diet of 7-Eleven selections, Pop Tarts and glazed doughnuts. I have watched the TV show How it’s Made, so I understand that processed food is made in large vats and massive metal machines churn out products, additives and preservatives popping out of chutes and

tubes faster than you can comprehend. Yes, that all makes perfect sense. There is no disconnection in my mind from my mouth to the artificial assembly line process where my ever-loving snacks are born. And it all happens faster than a turnstile in a Hong Kong subway during rush hour. The world has a lot of people; in turn, a lot of food is made very fast. I get this on one level. I see freight trucks filled with Dr. Pepper (my favourite beverage) move across this vast country. Yes, I have accepted that food is created in a mechanical, automated process and this now makes perfect sense to me. But as I sit at a restaurant — a rare occurrence in this impoverished student’s life — eating a farm-fresh organic salad, I feel slightly confused. These things that grow in the ground and are individually plucked from the Earth with care confuse me. Why? Of course, I know farming is a massive industry worldwide and I know machines are

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“No moulds were used in the production of my apple. I know it may sound silly but I find myself thinking, ‘How did this happen?’” Naomi Yorke

employed in the acquisition of much of the produce stocked at the local chain supermarket. I understand that genetic modification is quite common and this is why produce now lasts so long and looks so unrealistically good. But as I sit and look at this beautiful, crisp romaine lettuce, there is something so fragile about it. It seems so temperamental and individual, with its unique structure. Each individual piece is unlike any other piece,

much unlike the bag of M&M’s in my pocket, each one indistinguishable from the other. No moulds were used in the production of my apple. I know it may sound silly but I find myself thinking, “How did this happen?” In my world, it seems, everything I handle on a daily basis was designed, engineered and produced in factories. So I stop now and think about the wonder of an apple. And yes, I am a little confused. Whether or not you believe that an apple was designed by an allmighty creator or is just a consequence of the evolution of all living things, you cannot deny that it is simply mind-boggling how this process has remained intact. Unlike me, this apple at its core is untouched by progress and unaffected by the electronic world, which humans inhabit. Naomi Yorke is a Port Coquitlam student who lived in Shanghai, China for four years, writing about her experiences twice a month for The TriCity News. She now lives in Chicago, where she’s attending art school, and continues her column.

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FACE TO FACE: Does Canada sufficiently honour those who have served?

Another 364 days would do I

t’s great to see large numbers of Canadians flock to their local cenotaphs each Remembrance Day to honour our fallen soldiers. It’s a shame, however, that it only lasts one day. For the rest of the year, it seems our soldiers — living or dead, past or current — are disrespected and even forgotten. Canada has a disgraceful history when it comes to commemorating the efforts of its military personnel. It took almost 20 years after the devastation of the First World War for the federal government to design and erect the national war monument, which was known as “The Response.” The inclusion of the Second World War and the Korean War on the sides of the monument didn’t take place until 1982 while the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was added in 2000. Canadian war veterans have also raised concerns about the lack of recognition for those who died as part of NATO missions during the Cold War. In September, families of Canadian soldiers who lost their lives in Afghanistan learned that they’ll have to wait a little longer

ANDY RADIA

for a memorial to honour their fallen loved ones. The defence department has shelved plans to revamp the National War Memorial to honour Canadians who fought in Afghanistan. To add salt to the veterans’ wounds, the Harper government is planning to shave $226 million off its budget over the next two years despite the fact the number of veterans is actually increasing. It’s not just the government that’s turning its back on our soldiers. Earlier this year there was a kerfuffle when the city of Calgary voted to allow yellow ribbon stickers bearing the words “Support Our Troops” on all city emergency and transit vehicles. While showing support for a nation’s armed forces by decorating one’s automobile is common practice in the United States, the mere suggestion of it raised the ire of left-wing pacifists who said the ribbons were an endorsement of the controversial war in Afghanistan. How appalling. It’s great for Canadians to honour our war veterans on Nov. 11 but let’s show our support for them the other 364 days of the year.

T H

JIM NELSON

IN QUOTES

“ It took almost 20 years after the devastation of the First World War for the federal government to design and erect the national war monument.” Andy Radia

vs.

“Nov. 11... is the day Canadians take time for solemn personal reflection, reflection that tempers gratitude with an abhorrence of war. ” Jim Nelson

What’s your take on this week’s Face to Face topic and what they have to say? Email your thoughts to newsroom@tricitynews.com.

Time for quiet contemplation O

n a frosty Nov. 11 at 11 a.m., the referee blew his whistle and stopped the soccer game. I was 15. We all looked to the portly official for an explanation. In thick Scottish brogue, he boomed: “Right lads, it’s time for a minute of silence to remember the lads and lasses who went before.” Twenty-two young boys in the throes of adolescence stood respectfully, steam rising from their backs. For a full minute, they stood, alone with their thoughts. It is that cold day that I remember as my first moment of meaningful personal reflection about the impossible circumstances faced by Canadians not much older than I was at the time. Forty subsequent years as an educator made me proud of the role our public school ceremonies have played in sculpting the civilized, respectful way we Canadians recognize those who faced and fought two horrific world wars. And I love that Canadians don’t romanticize or glorify war. We don’t indiscriminately label everyone “heroes” or “fallen warriors” and we don’t express unquestioning support for “our troops” or for Canada’s every military endeavour. That isn’t what Remembrance Day

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is about in Canada. While July 1 is the day Canadians glorify our country, wave the flag and parade our patriotism, Nov. 11 isn’t. It is the day when Canadians take time for solemn personal reflection, reflection that tempers gratitude with an abhorrence of war. But with fewer and fewer world war survivors and the advent of undeclared, invisible, guerrilla and unilateral wars, Remembrance Day is at a crossroads. Will it, as my khaki-clad colleague hopes, morph into a day of genuflection to all things military, a deifying of military heroism to the point that poor young Canadians with few prospects will feel compelled by the romantic idea of fighting and dying for their country? Today, as I vacation in Palm Springs, my poppy and those of a legion of snowbirds will quietly and proudly be juxtaposed with the U.S. Veteran’s Day parade of tanks, flyby’s, military pomp and fireworks celebrating past and present wars. And at 11 a.m. today, I will again be the 15-year-old Canadian boy on that frosty soccer pitch, contemplating with Canadian countrymen both the “lads and lasses who went before” and the inhumanity of war.

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The Tri-City News welcomes letters to the editor. Submissions must contain name, address and daytime phone number. The editor reserves the right to edit for clarity, brevity, libel and taste. Please send your letters by email to newsroom@tricitynews.com.

No impostor – he says The Editor, I recently received an email message from my son’s middle school requesting that I provide “missing” documentation in order that the school get provincial funding for teaching him. The school system now needs to have evidence of the parent’s status in Canada, residency and guardianship. I was born in Canada, I have lived at my current address for about 12 years. My son is in seventh grade. I provided citizenship evidence about eight years ago. Now I have to do it again, only with far more documentation. Why? Is the original infor-

mation suspicious? Are we all under suspicion? Is the Tri-Cities no longer in the same country? Is it possible that my son’s teachers were not teaching my son? Is it possible that I don’t really have a son at all? Is it possible that somebody else’s boy is posing as my son? Have I been forging the parent’s signature all along? Is it possible that I have been pretending to cut the grass at someone else’s home for the last dozen years? Am I an impostor? Well, instead of birth and death certificates, I would like to propose “life” certificates: an allin-one package, perhaps

formatted in an iPod, complete with the necessary documentation that proves who you claim you are and where you live — in short, that you exist. In order to prevent identity theft or loss, it is best that children get the iPod implanted somewhere discreet, and the good thing is that these devices are getting smaller all the time. Each year, kids can go to school for scanning to prove that they have a life, and if they don’t show up, it will be proof that their parents did not pay their taxes, or that they are impostors. Quick, get me the Minister of Education... J. Dyrkton, Anmore

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Tri-City residents w h o h av e o v e r - i n dulged during the holiday season do not n e e d t o g et behind the wheel thanks to a g roup of volunteers with Operation Red Nose. The pro g ram will once again be operating in the Tri-Cities, d r iv i n g t h o s e w h o have been drinking â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and their vehicles â&#x20AC;&#x201D; home on weekends between 9 p.m. and 3 a.m. starting Nov. 25 and ending after New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve (the program will not run over the Christmas weekend). â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is a g reat safe ride home,â&#x20AC;? said Chris Wilson, a co-ordinator for the program and Operation Red Nose volunteer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you have had too much to drink or you are too tired or your medication isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t working, just call.â&#x20AC;? But more help is needed and the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s organizers and ICBC are calling on members of the community to offer their time and vehicles to help keep the program running this winter. Those who wish to volunteer have several positions they can choose from. T he escor t driver uses his personal vehicle to pick up the client and is accompanied by a navigator, who fills out the

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Rebates to rev up electric cars By Jeff Nagel BLACK PRESS

New car buyers in B.C. will get a break of up to $5,000 if they choose a vehicle powered by electricity, hydrogen or compressed natural gas. The point-of-sale rebate unveiled by the provincial government earlier this week is part of $17 million in funding to help rev up the future of clean energy vehicles in B.C. The $2,500-to$5,000 rebate starts Dec. 1 and covers qualifying new battery electric, hydrogen fuel cell electric, plug-in hybrid electric and natural gas models. “Manufacturers are

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electric cars cost as little as $300 per year in electricity compared to $1,500 or more for a gas-powered vehicle. Homeowners can also get an up to $500 rebate through LiveSmartBC if they install dedicated electric vehicle battery charging stations in their homes. That covers about a third of the cost of the specialized outlets, which cut recharging times in half to about six hours. Lake also pledged $6.5 million for electric vehicle charging points and upgrading existing hydrogen fuelling stations. Surrey recently unveiled free public electric vehicle charging

stations at its city hall and is already host to two hydrogen fuelling stations. Mercedes-Benz Canada plans to make fuel cell stacks for hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles at a plant in Burnaby. B.C. is also extending the Scrap-It program, which offers owners of heavily polluting older vehicles either cash or incentives like bus passes or car-share memberships to take their old gas guzzler off the road. The push towards electric cars will put more pressure on B.C.’s power grid. jnagel@blackpress.ca

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New middle school must meet LEED gold standards By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS

School children in Anmore and Port Moody are a ste p closer to getting their new middle school on Heritage Mountain. But many more hurdles must be jumped before the $23-million school will be a reality. Located in Anmore behind Port Moody’s Heritage Woods secondary school, the longawaited Heritage middle school must meet the approval of two jurisdictions — Port Moody city council and Anmore village council — and adhere to strict provincial environment requirements to meet its LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) gold status. The construction project is likely one of the most complicated undertaken in recent years and on Tuesday School District 43 officials got the go-ahead to extend an existing driveway at Heritage Woods secondary for r o a d a c c e s s, m a ke changes to parking lots for the school and playing fields, and take

down 48 trees in Bert Flinn Park to create a wind-firm interface between the school and the park. But in obtaining a north shore developm e n t a u t h o - DERPAK rization, the district must fulfill a number of requirements to protect the park, including developing an invasive species management plan and installing tree-protection fencing. It will also preserve and enhance bike and pedestrian trails, do a comprehensive raptor survey and add nesting boxes, woody debris, and native plantings to restore lost habitat. The school will also be the first in the district with a green roof. Carey Chute, SD43’s principal of f acilities initiatives, agreed much work must be done to get the project past Port Moody and Anmore councils. But once Anmore village council accepts the project design — possibly in the next month — the district can go to tender for a builder.

The school, which will be built for 500 students, with room for expansion, will then take 15 to 18 months to build, Chute said. But according to documents presented to PoMo council Tuesday, the district still needs an agreement for storm-water, sanitary sewer and fire servicing with Port Moody and Anmore. Assistant superintendent Dan Derpak said the district has been working on these issues for two years and is close to to an agreement on both. He agreed that building on a slope and having to deal with two municipalities does make building this school more complicated. “If you were building a school flat in the middle of Richmond with one municipality and flat ground, [in comparison] it’s challenging.” But once Heritage middle is built, the school will likely be a model of environmental design. It is being constructed on 10 acres in

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New directors named to TransLink Business execs fill vacant board seats By Jeff Nagel BLACK PRESS

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THE THINGS-TO-DO GUIDE: Take a moment to honour local veterans

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Veteran Ernie Morgan (left) places a wreath in Port Moody last year. Above, crowds gathered at the Cenotaph during last year’s Remembrance Day ceremonies at the Port Moody Legion.

Remembering the fallen Compiled by Jennifer Gauthier THE TRI-CITY NEWS

his weekend offers a chance to honour local veterans and those who continue to serve in the Canadian armed forces at Remembrance Day ceremonies in the Tri-Cities.

TODAY: Friday, Nov. 11 LEST WE FORGET The following Remembrance Day ceremonies will be taking place in the Tri-Cities: • in Port Coquitlam, a service will be held at Wilson Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.) starting at 9:30 a.m., followed by a parade to the cenotaph at Veteran’s Park (in front of PoCo city hall) where a service will be held at 11 a.m.; • in Coquitlam, a service will take place in the Como Lake middle school auditorium (1121 King Albert Ave.) at 10 a.m. At 10:30 a.m., there will be a parade from the school to the cenotaph on Veterans’ Way (Porter Street), followed by the Act of Remembrance and the Laying of Wreaths ceremony at 11 a.m. At 11:30 a.m. the parade will head to the Coquitlam Legion Hall (1025 Ridgeway Ave.); • and in Port Moody, a service will be held at 10 a.m. out-

side the Port Moody Legion (2513 Clarke St.), followed by a parade to the cenotaph at 10:25 a.m., where a 21-gun salute and a wreath-laying ceremony will take place.

10:30 a.m. in the Boardroom of the Poirier branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (575 Poirier St.). For information call 604-937-4130 or email friends@library.coquitlam.bc.ca.

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The annual Optimists service club’s free skate will be held at the Poirier Sports and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam) from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Admission and skate rentals are free. Participants are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for the Share Family and Community Services food bank.

Saturday, Nov. 12 CHRISTMAS CRAFTS

Get a jump on Christmas shopping at the 13th annual Archbishop Carney Stars Christmas craft fair (1335 Dominion Ave., Port Coquitlam), beginning on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and continuing on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be hand crafted gifts and specialty items, as well as raffles and door prizes.

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Witness the annual migration of salmon back to their spawning grounds at the 12th annual Hyde Creek Salmon Festival in Port Coquitlam. The free event takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. indoors at the Hyde Creek rec centre (1379 Laurier Ave.) and at the education centre and hatchery (3636 Coast Meridian Rd.) For more information, visit www.hydecreek.org.

AT NIGHTFALL

At Nightfall is the story about an overworked shoemaker who wanders out of his shop to discover the water forest, a dreamlike, nocturnal place occupied by tiny people who dance, turn, jump and frolic in their magical world. This Evergreen Cultural Centre family series presentation takes place at 2 p.m., at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). For tickets, call 604-927-6555 or visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca. Please send Things-To-Do guide submissions to jgauthier@tricitynews.com.

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Win prizes and help students

The 18th annual Terry Fox secondary school trivia night takes place on Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. and features games, door prizes, a silent auction, a raffle and eight rounds of questions. More than 400 adults are expected to vie for trivia supremacy in the popular event. Prizes include restaurant gift certificates, items donated by the local business community and Vancouver Canucks clothing signed by a player. The money raised will support the students of the Terry Fox music department in their performance tours and workshops, including this year’s inter-cultural exchange and music tour to Cuba. Tickets cost $20 per person and tables of eight can be reserved; call Colleen at 604-802-9231. If you don’t have a full table, you will be matched up with other players. No tickets are sold at the door. JENNIFER GAUTHIER/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

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It is not uncommon for sports organizations to raise money to buy themselves new uniforms or to cover tournament travel costs. But a Coquitlam lacrosse team has a different goal in its fundraising. The under-14 Adanacs field lacrosse squad is hosting a bottle drive on Nov. 19 in order to raise $500 to buy a cow for a village in Uganda. The cow will produce about 30 litres of milk a week that can be given to local school kids who do not have access to healthy dairy foods. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re wanting to raise awareness about child poverty in Africa and hope that other people will get behind us,â&#x20AC;? said Megin Alvarez, a spokesperson for Meaningful Volunteer, the organization spearheading the initiative. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The boys know how lucky they are to be in a stable environment and a comfortable lifestyle in a loving home.â&#x20AC;? As part of the charity effort, the players will get a chance to connect with kids their age on the other side of the world. Meaningful Volunteer has been helping a small village in Uganda called Buyaya for several years. Last spring, the organization set up a solar panel at a school in order to bring electricity to the community. The Coquitlam Adanacs event takes place between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Nov. 19 at the Coquitlam Return-It De pot (2554 Bar net

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Members of the Coquitlam Adanacs under-14 field lacrosse team are hosting a bottle drive on Nov. 19 not to fund a trip to a tournament or matching team jackets but to buy a cow that can supply milk to villagers in Buyaya, Uganda. The group behind the fundraising effort is Meaningful Volunteer, which earlier this year bought the village a solar panel to provide electricity to a school.

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Pursuant to Sections 26 and 94 of the Community Charter, the City of Coquitlam hereby gives notice of intention to sell the following property:

The Water Utility will be performing uni-directional water main cleaning in the shaded area shown on the map below from November 7, 2011 to November 18, 2011 inclusive. This procedure will cause pressure ďŹ&#x201A;uctuations, some discolouration and sediment in the water reaching your home or business. These conditions should be of short duration. If your water appears discoloured, run a cold water tap until the water clears. For more information, call Engineering & Public Works Customer Service 604-927-3500, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week or visit our website at www.coquitlam.ca.

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Coquitlam’s Pinetree community centre is hosting a day camp — a pro-D day camp, that is — on Monday. Parents can drop off children six to 10 years of age at the centre for a camp that runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and fea-

Everyone has an opinion and you might just get paid for voicing yours. The Tri-City News s is conducting an online survey that’s neither time-consuming nor intrusive — nobody will call you while you’re eating dinner — and it offers the potential for prizes. Here’s how it works: • Go to www.tricitynews.com. • Scroll down and click on the “Readership Survey” icon. • Answer the 11 questions covering topics such as what news is important to you, whether you use the many flyers contained in The Tri-City News to do your shopping and how you spend your hardearned dollars. • Finally, you can enter to win an $800 shopping spree at Coquitlam Centre mall. Sounds simple? It is simple. So go to www.tricitynews.com no later than Nov. 13 and help us help you stay informed.

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Also at the centre: On Saturday, Nov. 26, Pinetree will host its second annual youth karaoke night. This event runs from 6 to 8 p.m., is open to youths 14 to 18 years old and admission is $1. If you love to sing

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What’s a ‘social catalogue’? Books Plus runs in The Tri-City News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities’ three libraries: Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.

COQUITLAM National Film Board of Canada Thursday Matinees run Nov. 24 to Dec. 14, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the Nancy Bennett Room at the Poirier branch. You can phone 604-937-4155 to reserve your seat for one or more of these free documentary screenings: • Nov. 24, Force of Nature: The David Suzuki Movie (93 minutes): Director Sturla Gunnarsson interweaves a key lecture given by Suzuki with scenes from his life and lifetime — the major social, scientific, cultural and political events of the past 70 years. • Dec. 1, Prosecutor (95 minutes): This film with extraordinary inside access follows the first trials of the newly formed International Criminal Court. Luis Moreno-Ocampo investigates and prosecutes some of the world’s worst criminals for some of the world’s worst crimes. • Dec. 8, A Drummer’s Dream (85 minutes): A rare and unique assembly of seven of the greatest drummers in the world — explosive talent, passion, humour and irresistible personality come together in a magical setting to create an unforgettable experience. For more information about any of these programs, visit www.library.coquitlam.bc.ca. The City Centre branch is located at 3000 Burlington Dr. and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.

TERRY FOX (POCO) • Join the Social Catalogue Revolution: Check out Fraser Valley Regional Library’s “sociallyminded” catalogue, which allows you to contribute ratings/reviews, create favourite lists to share with others, get personalized recommendations and even catalogue your own home library. Each time you create a list or rating you are helping to build a better, more social catalogue. To learn more, visit the library for a quick overview or book a free half-hour session. The classic catalogue is still ac-

cessible, but be sure to check out the new catalogue because Fox librarians think you will love the new features and more user friendly interface. For more information, visit www.fvrl.bc.ca or the Terry Fox Library Facebook page. Terry Fox Library is located 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Phone 604-927-7999.

PORT MOODY • Baby Sing and Learn drop-in: Parents and caregivers can sing, rhyme and play with their babies in this interactive literacy program. Join in the Storytelling Circle on Mondays at 11 a.m., or Thursdays at 2 p.m. for 30 minutes of fun. Research shows that sharing songs and rhymes with your baby helps brain development, attachment, and language skills. English language learners and parents of multiples are particularly encouraged to attend. • Early Childhood Education collection: While in the library for storytime or other reasons, parents can check out PMPL’s Early Childhood Education collection. This collection has books about child development, language learning, and much more. Professionals will be interested in technical titles about childcare philosophies and practice while parents may enjoy reading up on brainboosting baby and toddler games or fun learning activities to try at home. • Save Money with Energy Meters: Cooler weather has arrived and energy consumption is probably rising in your home or office. You can put on an extra sweater and fix window caulking to bring some of this cost down. But is there another way to save money and energy year round? Well, it helps to know how much energy electrical appliances are using. So how much does it actually costs to keep your coffee maker, hair dryer or TV plugged in? Find out for free, with an energy meter kit available at the library check-out counter. When you plug an appliance into the energy meter, it calculates energy consumption and cost. Each meter comes with step-by-step instructions to guide you through the process.

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A little glam goes a long way during the 2010 edition of Unwrapped — A Charitable Night of Shopping put on by Coquitlam Centre mall and its merchants. This year’s edition is set for Tuesday evening, Nov. 22.

Get a head-start on Xmas shopping & help charities Unwrapped event at Coquitlam Centre gives to variety of charities By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Tri-Cities’ biggest fundraiser of the year takes place Tuesday, Nov. 22 when Coquitlam Centre mall unwraps Christmas with its charitable night of shopping benefiting local groups and Share Family and Community Services. Tickets for Unwrapped — A Charitable Night of Shopping are being sold now by 71 charities, including Share, and organizers are hoping to see a good crowd come out to the mall after hours for a night of shopping and pampering. Each group gets to keep the proceeds from the $10 tickets which can be purchased online from participating groups or at Coquitlam Centre guest services. Last year, the event raised more than $68,000 for 69 charities — including $12,000 for Share’s Christmas campaign for vulnerable families — and more than 1,000 pounds of food for the food bank. “We think it’s just a terrific event and the reason is because it helps the retailers at Coquitlam Centre and it supports many, many community groups,” said Heather Scott, Share’s director of development, “and of course it’s terrific for Share as well.” This year, Share expects to distribute 1,800 hampers and toys to families, and Unwrapped has become an important event for raising funds and awareness for the hamper program. As well, Share supporters will be volunteering for Unwrapped, with between 50 and 60 people working that night to make sure the evening is a success. Coquitlam Centre marketing director Deborah Stetz said the event was developed three years ago to create a special night for shoppers and charities. Since then, it has garnered an important award from the International Council of Shopping Centres Foundation. “I think they were recognizing the sheer scope of the many

Give a little to those in need Toys are needed for teenage boys, girls aged nine to 12 years and infants up to two years. Drop unwrapped items off during food bank hours (9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Mondays, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesdays through Fridays) at 2615 Clarke St., Port Moody. Toys can also be dropped off at the administration office (200-25 King Edward St., Coquitlam) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays. people it helped,” she said, noting that Unwrapped generates thousands of dollars for non-profit organizations ranging from local Girl Guides to school groups. This year’s Unwrapped, which is co-sponsored by The Tri-City News, promises to be another enjoyable night and efforts have been made to make it more fun and easier to get into, Stetz said. There will be four entrances to the event through anchor stores Sears, The Bay, Zellers and Future Shop so, instead of lining up outdoors in the cold, Stetz said, shoppers will be able to come early, at 6 p.m., shop in comfort and then gain entrance to Unwrapped at 7 p.m. “It gets them out of the weather and gives them a chance to get warmed up shopping before the event kicks off,” she said. But shoppers should be aware that the event is an adults-only (19 years and older) event. Stetz said that the event tends to attract couples looking for a night out, friends and even those who arrive eager to take advantage of one-night-only special discounts and offers from participating retailers, get a sneak-peek at hot winter fashion trends, and enjoy festive tunes and seasonal entertainment. “Women can go out with group of girlfriends or couples can go out and get a good start on their Christmas shopping,” Stetz said. There will be opportunities to taste food prepared by local restaurants, indulge in wine tastings, get Santa photos and gift wrapping (by donation), and win grand prizes, door prizes, gift baskets and gift certificates — more than

$19,000 is available in total prizes. Among the more exotic prizes on offer include two nights accommodation for four women with a Grotto Day Pass to the Grotto Spa mineral pool, four 90-minute treatments, four personalized robes, a bottle of wine in the room and endless tapas at the Treetop Tapas and Grill, and breakfast for four one morning at Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort and Conference Centre in Parksville, on Vancouver Island. There will also be prizes for a $1,000 travel voucher from Marlin Travel and Transat Holidays, a front-loading laundry set from Sears, a $1,000 diamond ring from Michael Hill Jeweller and salon products and pedicures from Eccotique Spas and Salons and Zennkai Salon. Stetz said shoppers should check out the tips for attending the event on the Coquitlam Centre website at coquitlamcentre.com/unwrapped and purchase their tickets soon, Share’s Scott agrees, saying, “Unwrapped does kick off a very, very busy Christmas season.” • Unwrapped 2011 takes place Tuesday, Nov. 22 from 7 to 10:30 p.m. and is for people 19 years and older. Guests are invited to bring non-perishable food items to donate to the local food bank. Collection points will be located at event entrances at The Bay, Sears, Future Shop, and Zellers. As well, Share is seeking volunteers for this event. To help, please contact Heather Stacey at heather.stacey@ sharesociety.ca. Volunteers must be also be 19 years or older to participate at this event. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

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Doug and Heather Morneau of Port Coquitlam’s Rhino Marketing were among the 200 attendees that dressed up at last month’s 1970s fundraiser for Douglas College. The $25,000 collected from A Class Act, which was sponsored in part by The Tri-City News, will support student aid at the college, which has a campus in Coquitlam.

GREEN TEAM Maillard middle school’s Green Team has been actively involved in promoting litterless lunches and, recently, was congratulated for its efforts by New Westminster-Coquitlam NDP MP Fin Donnelly and interim federal Opposition leader Nicole Turmell at the Coquitlam school.

CMO PRAISE Port Coquitlam’s Coast Meridian Overpass has been recognized with a second engineering prize this year. Last Tuesday, SNC-Lavalin Constructors (Pacific) Inc. won an award of excellence in the transporta-

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NEW FUNDS The Coquitlam Foundation has two new funds. The philanthropic group recently partnered with Coquitlam Centre mall to create the Coquitlam Centre Fund to help Tri-City students wanting to study business, marketing or urban land economics. As well, the foundation formalized its new Diversity Fund to provide grants to residents, non-profits or community groups wanting to improve integration, participation in or access to the community to a marginalized group.

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• Friends of Coquitlam Public Library meeting, 10:30 a.m., in the boardroom at the Poirier branch, 575 Poirier St. Info: 604937-4130. • Archbishop Carney Christmas craft fair, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (also Nov. 13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.), 1335 Dominion Ave., PoCo; more than 115 tables of hand-crafted items as well as raffles, door prizes and a concession. Admission: $1. Info: carneycraft@ gmail.com or www.acrss. org.

NOV. 16: MMM, BAKED GOODIES • Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary bake sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., in the ERH lobby; home-baked goodies, jams, jellies and more. Proceeds will be used for the purchase of needed equipment and patient comfort items for ERH.

SUNDAY, NOV. 20 • Pet photos with Santa by donation, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Bosley’s Pet Food, 2565 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam; proceeds benefit Lower Mainland

MONDAY, NOV. 14

• PoCo Garden Club monthly meeting, 7:30 p.m., Trinity United Church hall, corner of Prairie and Shaughnessy, PoCo. Speaker: Conway Lum of GardenWorks at Mandeville on “The Winter Garden.” New members and guests welcome. Info: Marion, 604-941-9261.

• Tri-City Transitions presents beginners yoga, 9:30-10:30 a.m., 2420 Mary Hill Rd., PoCo; mats and props are available for use. Info: 604-941-6311. • Tri-City Singles Social Club meets, 7:30 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion, 2513 Clark St., Port Moody. TCSSC provides an opportunity for single men and women over 40 to meet new friends and enjoy activities such as dining, theatre, bowling, travel, and more. Membership: $20 a year. Info: Darline, 604-466 0017, Vicki, 778-883-6108 or Louise, 604-941-8897, or tricityclub@gmail.com. • Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary Christmas bazaar, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. in the hospital lobby. Shop for holiday decorations and crafts as well as sewn, knitted and crocheted clothing and throws. Proceeds will be used for the purchase of equipment and patient comfort items for ERH.

• Port Moody Alanon Family Group open meeting, Wednesdays, 8 p.m., St. Andrews Church, 2318 St. Johns St., Port Moody. Info: 604-461-6991. • Irritable bowel syndrome support group meets monthly in PoMo to

It is expected that this application will come before Council for consideration at their Regular Meeting scheduled for Monday, November 21, 2011. The Council Meeting, at which the application will be considered, starts at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2. If you wish to provide input in writing please submit your comments to the City Clerk’s Office in one of the following ways: • By email to clerks@coquitlam.ca; • In person at the City Clerk’s Office which is located on the second floor of City Hall at 3000 Guildford Way; • By fax at 604-927-3015. Written submissions provided in response to this consultation will become part of the public record which includes the submissions being made available for public inspection at Coquitlam City Hall and potentially on our website as part of a future agenda package at www.coquitlam.ca.

exchange information, to offer one another support, and to share experiences and coping strategies. Info: 604-875-4875 or www.badgut.org. • TOPS chapters meet weekly at numerous Tri-City locations. For information on group near you: Gail, 604-941-8699. • Recovery International is a self-help, peer-topeer support meeting for people who struggle with stress, fear, anger, depression, anxiety, panic and nervous symptoms. There is a group in PoCo. Info:

Phyllis, 604-931-5945 or www.recoverycanada.ca. • Have you experienced the death of a loved one and found yourself struggling? Gathering with others who have also experienced a loss is known to be one of the most helpful ways of coping with grief. Sharing your story is important to healthy healing. Crossroads Hospice Society is running closed grief support groups. Registration: call Castine, 604-949-2274. see page A33

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Additional information concerning this application may also be obtained by contacting Chris Jarvie, Development Planner, at 604-927-3438 or cjarvie@coquitlam.ca.

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Additional information related to this application, including a copy of the permit, may be inspected from Wednesday, November 9, 2011 to Monday, November 21, 2011 at the Planning and Development Department, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays.

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• Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary Christmas bazaar, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. (also on Nov. 18) in the hospital lobby. Shop for holiday decorations and crafts as well as sewn, knitted and crocheted clothing and throws. Proceeds will be used for the purchase of equipment and patient comfort items for ERH.

TUESDAY, NOV. 22

Christian Assembly, 1932 Cameron Ave., PoCo. Bring your kids and let them hang out for fun, games and laughter (snacks provided). Info: 604-942-1622 or office@ pocoassembly.org.

The City has received an application for a Temporary Use Permit (TUP) for the property located at 2954 Pheasant Street (Popows Auto Body). The owner of this site has applied for a TUP to repair and sell automobiles under 4500 KG GVW for up to 3 years.

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• Tri-City, Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge Newcomers monthly meeting, 7:30 p.m. All women, not just those new to the area, wanting to have some fun and promote new friendships are welcome to join. Info: Wendy, 604-468-2423 or tricities_newcomers@ yahoo.ca.

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• Hang Tough Arthritis Community Group meets, 1 p.m., Astoria Retirement Home, 2245 Kelly Ave., PoCo. Speaker: Brita Hobkirk, massage therapist. All persons with arthritis and/or their supporters are welcome. Info: 604-937-0320.

• Singles Travel Club meets at 6 p.m. for dinner ($15) at Royal Canadian Legion, 1025 Ridgeway, Coquitlam. Club offers group tours for single people – meet new friends, enjoy the security of travelling in a group and avoid the costly single supplement. Info: www.singlestravelclub.ca. RSVP: Val, 604-529-1552.

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The City has received an application to amend the Citywide Official Community Plan (CWOCP) relating to the property located at 3429 Harper Road. The application proposes a redesignation of the subject site from Large Single Family and Environmentally Sensitive Area, to Large Village Single Family and Environmentally Sensitive Area (please refer to map). The application, if approved, would facilitate a future single family residential subdivision containing approximately 45 RS-8 (Large Village Single Family Residential) lots and 1 remainder RS-2 (One-Family Suburban Residential) lot. You are now being invited to provide input to Council with respect to the above-noted application. The City of Coquitlam will be receiving the input requested herein up to Thursday, December 1, 2011. Written correspondence can be provided in one of the following ways: • By email to clerks@coquitlam.ca • Fax: 604-927-3015 • Mail: City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2 • In person at City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way at the City Clerk’s Office during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays (Telephone: 604-927-3010) Additional information about this application can be obtained from the Planning and Development Department (Telephone: 604-927-3434). All written submissions provided in response to this consultation will become part of the public record which includes the submissions being made available for public inspection at Coquitlam City Hall and on our website as part of a future agenda package at www.coquitlam.ca. Should Council grant first reading to the proposed CWOCP amendment, a Public Hearing will be held with notification to be provided in accordance with the Local Government Act.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR COMPASSION AMONG FRIENDS â&#x20AC;˘ The Compassionate Friends, Coquitlam Chapter meets on the third Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m., Como Lake United church (entrance at 1110 King Albert St., Coquitlam). The Compassionate Friends is an international, non-profit, non-denominational, self-help organization offering friendship, understanding, grief education and hope for the future to all families who have experienced the death of a child at any age, from any cause. Info: Jane, 604-931-8026 or Sandra, coquitlam@ tcfcanada.net. 604-944-7489. MDA is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide support and education for people with mood disorders such as depression, manic depression, anxiety and panic attacks. Families members and friends are welcome. â&#x20AC;˘ Fibromyalgia support group meets every fourth Thursday of each month at Dogwood Pavilion, 7 p.m. Info: Joan, 604-9442506. â&#x20AC;˘ Dogwood White Cane Club meets every Thursday from September to June, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Dogwood Pavilion. Those who are legally blind (registered with the CNIB) are welcome. â&#x20AC;˘ CancerConnection peer volunteers offer one-to-one information and emotional support to people living with cancer. Info: 1-888-939-3333. â&#x20AC;˘ Tri-Cities Caregiver Network gives caregivers a safe place to express and deal with their emotions and concerns. Group discussions, speakers and films are part of the program. Meet every 2nd and 4th Friday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon. â&#x20AC;˘ DivorceCare is a special weekly seminar and sup-

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â&#x20AC;˘ Al-Anon meets Wednesdays, 8 p.m., Como Lake United Church, 535 Marmont St., Coquitlam. Info: 604-688-1716. â&#x20AC;˘ Crossroads Hospice Society hosts a free walking group for the bereaved, Fridays, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Group meets at Crossroads Labyrinth Healing Garden in Pioneer Memorial Park at Ioco Rd. and Heritage Mountain Blvd. Hospice volunteers will be present on the free walk through Rocky Point Park or Orchard Park. Newcomers can register by calling Castine at 604949-2274. â&#x20AC;˘ Christian 12-step group for people with alcohol, drug, and gambling addictions meets at 7:15 p.m. every Monday Coquitlam Presbyterian Church, 948 Como Lake Ave., Coquitlam. Info: 604-9396136 or www.hiscpc.org. â&#x20AC;˘ Coquitlam Support Group: Change, Crisis to Creativity meets Thursday evenings. Group meets twice a month to support one another through major changes, including unemployment, family crisis, death, illness, separation/divorce, empty nest, retirement, etc., and working towards positive, creative lifestyle. Info: Mara, 604-931-7070. â&#x20AC;˘ Mood Disorders Association of BC support group meets first and third Monday of each month, Burquitlam Lions Care Centre, 560 Sydney Ave. Info: Ian, 604-4174604 or Ed, 604-873-0103. MDA PoCo support group meets every other Tuesday, 7:15-9 p.m., New View Society at Elgin House, 205-2248 Elgin Ave., PoCo. Info: Coral,

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GVHBA recognizes association volunteers The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association honoured its volunteers last week at its annual Association Awards of Excellence in Coquitlam. Among the honorees were Graeme Huguet of My House Design/Build Team for RenoMark Renovator Member of the Year, and Adera Development Corporation for BuiltGreen Multi-Family Builder of the Year. “The awards honour association members for their exceptional level of volunteer commitment and dedication to enhancing the professionalism of the homebuilding and renovation industries in the Greater Vancouver area,” says GVHBA President and CEO Peter Simpson. Simpson himself was honoured with the Chairman’s Award of Honour, while Yosh

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If you listen closely, you may still be able to hear the ghosts at the Maynards Auctioneers building. The fine arts and antiques auction house began in 1902, and now is the cornerstone of Aquilini Development’s The Maynards Block development, in southeast False Creek. “The heritage brick building ... is the landmark of the whole development.” says Maynards Block sales manager Derek Kai. The original Maynards site has been freshly outfitted with two floors of residential townhomes (the lower floors will house commercial and office space), and an additional residential building is also in the works. Roughly 80 per cent of the homes have been sold, but there is still a variety of studios and one- and two-bedroom homes available. Homeowners at Maynards Block will feel the luxury as soon as they set foot into their new space. Wide-plank flooring in the entry, den, living room, dining room and kitchen are an elegant yet modern touch, while designer carpeting in the bedrooms is perfect for sinking your feet in to. Whether you’re a budding gourmet or not, the kitchen at Maynards Block is certainly a highlight. A stainlesssteel appliance suite comes standard in every home, and a sleek tile backsplash is accented by modern undermounted puck lighting and a cashmere white solid granite countertop with an elegant square-edge finish. Kitchen cabinetry with convenient soft-close drawers and cupboards (good for those with doorslammers in the family) is available in one of two colour schemes, Latte and Cappuccino. Marketed by Rennie Marketing Systems, Maynards Block has attracted a wide variety of buyers, including young professionals buying their first place, and people who are already renting in the area, Kai says. “People love this area,” he says. This has contributed to the mix of demographics who have been arriving to check out the suites. “We are the closest to the Canada Line,” says Rennie Director of Marketing Linda Chu. “That is ‘highheels’ distance, so using the train to get downtown is so easy!” The biggest draw so far has definitely been the area, which is close enough to downtown, but still far enough away to

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The heritage brick building ... is the landmark of the whole development,” says sales manager Derek Kai.

get out of the hustle and bustle. “It’s quieter,” says Kai. “It’s an absolutely beautiful area ... it’s definitely the place to be.” If you’re not up for the short trek to downtown Vancouver, homeowners at Maynards Block won’t need to go far to find everything they need, Chu says. “Not only are we just two minutes walk from the (former Olympic) Village, but we are also just a block from Cambie Street so Whole Foods, Save On, Home Depot, Best Buy, Milestones ... are all just two minutes walk as well,” she says.

Buyers will be able to take advantage of a multi-purpose amenities room with an over-height ceiling and access to an outdoor terrace, and an exercise room made for working up a sweat and letting go of all the stress of the day. On the third floor of the south building,

owners will find agricultural garden plots perfect for growing your own little piece of paradise. Homes at The Maynards Block start at $262,900. For more information, visit www.maynardsblock.com or call the sales centre at 604-893-8378.

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Owners at Maynards Block will be part of a piece of Vancouver’s history when they purchase a home in the development, which started life as a ﬁne arts and antiques auction house, top. A variety of ﬂoorplans, including some with lofts, above, makes for an eclectic mix of apartment types.

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Conference aims to help caregivers The holiday season is a time for family. And they’re a good time for family caregivers to tune into the signs that an older family member or friend may need extra help to remain safe at home, according to a press release from Home Instead Senior Care network. To learn more about those signs, Home Instead is hosting a free Home for the Holidays web conference. The hour-long web conference will be offered on two dates and times: Nov. 15, at 10 a.m. or Dec. 5 at 5 p.m.. To register, go to www. caregiverstress.com/ familyeducation.

The report suggests a “spend now to save later” solution based on figures that costs of early detection are more than likely offset by projected future savings. By closing the “treatment gap,” the report suggests, governments could save up to $10,000 in health care costs for each individual living with dementia. Given the anticipated increase in prevalence of dementia, this could potentially yield billions of dollars in savings over the next several decades. The report is based on independent research commissioned by the ADI that, for the first time, collated and reviewed all of the available evidence relating to early diagnosis and early treatment.

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Plenty of groups for seniors Following are Seniors’ listings taken from The Tri-City News’ Community Calendar. • Seniors meet every Friday, 12:30-2:30 p.m., to do fun group activities including physical fitness exercises, games, storytelling, local tours and recipe sharing. All women and men 50 or older are welcome at Share Family and Community Services’ Mountain View Family Resource Centre, 699 Robinson St., Coquitlam (corner of Smith Avenue and Robinson Street). Info: Gina, 604-937-6970. • Council of Senior Citizens Organizations is an advocacy group devoted to seniors’ concerns. Seniors’ groups and others interested in joining, call Ernie, 604576-9734, or email tsn@shaw.ca. • Dogwood Songsters meet every Monday, 10 a.m.-noon, Dogwood Pavilion and entertain as seniors’ homes weekly. If you love to sing, you can join. Info: 604-941-2375. • Alzheimer Society of BC has two support groups in Tri-Cities. One meets 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), 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: 604-927-6940. • New Age Seniors bingo every Friday, 1 p.m., Mike Butler Room, Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam; consists of 15 games (5 cents per card). New players welcome. Info: Catherine, 604937-7537. • New Age Seniors meet the first Wednesday of every month, 1 p.m., McDonald-Cartier Room, Poirier community centre, 620 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: Roy, 604-939-0303. • Caregiver support group meets second and fourth Friday of each month, Dogwood Pavilion,

624 Poirier St., Coquitlam, 10 a.m.noon. Info: 604-933-6098. • 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 one-hour presentations to seniors groups of 10 or more. Info: 604437-1940 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, 604-941-1745. • PoCo Stroke Recovery Branch would like to welcome new members; meetings are held Mondays, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Wilson Centre, PoCo. There is opportunity for speech maintenance, meeting others that have gone through the similar situation and light exercises. Info: Deanna, 604-942-2334. • The Old Age Pensioners Organization is holds its monthly general meeting on the second Thursday of each month at the Wilson Centre at 1 p.m. Info: Ken Heys, 604-942-1440.

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Students at Port Moody’s Heritage Woods secondary school lost their locks Nov. 3 during the first ever Kuts 4 Kids. The event was organized by Sydney Freeman and Becky Curran (below) to raise awareness for alopecia, an autoimmune disease that causes people to lose their hair. Tina Glover shared her story about growing up with alopecia and nine students and one teacher had their head shaved by students in Gleneagle secondary’s hairdressing program. The hair will be sent to “Locks of Love” and made into wigs for those with alopecia and cancer.

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Holly’s use in festivities goes way back IN THE GARDEN Brian Minter

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f all the evergreens we use to decorate our gardens and homes during the Christmas season, holly is still the most popular. Native to the British Isles and southern and central Europe, Ilex aquifolium or English holly, is the traditional Christmas holly. While travelling in England last fall, I noticed large forests of oaks with holly growing underneath as a companion plant. The Latin name aquifolium means ‘needleleafed’, but many new varieties are much friendlier. The use of holly dates back to Roman times when it was an emblem of goodwill and was sent from one home to another during the Festival of Saturn, celebrated from the 17th to the 19th of December. The Christmas custom of decorating homes with holly probably dates back to this time. The pagans in the British Isles were very superstitious and holly played an important role in their lives. Holly and ivy were used in fertility rites during the Fire Festival, which took place around the time of Christmas. When Christian missionaries attempted to convert the pagans, it was often easier to accept pagan superstitions and incorporate them into the mainstream of Christian life. Instead of being a symbol of welcome, good luck and eternal life, holly thorns came to signify the Passion of Christ and the berries, drops of blood. Other superstitions persisted. A holly tree, growing near one’s home, was believed to protect the family from thunder and lightning. Holly was also hung before mistletoe, otherwise bad luck would come down the chimney on Christmas Eve. After Christmas, holly must be taken down before Epiphany Eve (January 5th), but a sprig should be retained to protect the house against lightning. You could sure get into a lot of trouble by not knowing your holly lore! Most older holly varieties were unisexual, meaning both male and female plants were needed for pollination. Newer varieties, developed over the years, have eliminated the need for two trees. This is good news for smaller landscapes that can accommodate only one tree. All variegated forms, however, need a pollinator. Self-fertile varieties make

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Sin bin no place to win Penalties plague Cats in 6-6 deadlock By Larry Pruner THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Wednesday night was whacky night in the Pacific International Jr. ‘B’ hockey league. One of the leads in a brigade of befuddlers was the Port Moody Black Panthers. Wi t h t h e R i d g e Meadows Flames and Alderg rove Kodiaks posting huge upset wins over the Grandview Steelers and Richmond Sockeyes respectively, the visiting Cats got in on the act by settling for a sloppy 6-6 tie with the unheralded North Vancouver Wolf Pack. Down 5-2 late in the second period, the Cats rallied for the game’s next four goals, only to surrender one more with five minutes remaining to eventually settle for the draw. While the Cats coughed up only one p o w e r p l ay g o a l , a truckload of penalties permitted them from gaining any momentum and continues to pose a problem, said Black Panthers GM Ron Luniw. “I don’t know what to expect anymore,” said Luniw, whose team has surrendered 17 goals, including five while a man down, in its last three

games. “If you want to play in the penalty box, that’s what’s going to happen to you. “The kicker [Wednesday] was we still got one point.” The Cats sit 5-5-4-1 and in third spot in the fiveteam Harold Brittain Conference, seemingly unable to get over the .500 hockey hump. “We showed a lot of character coming back from 5-2 but we shouldn’t have put ourselves there in the first place,” Luniw said. Martin Campbell spurred the Cats with two goals and one assist. Other PoMo marksmen were Dominik Gabrych, Matthew Bevilacqua, Anthony Bor ri and Dylan Friel. The Cats visit the North Delta Flyers tonight (Friday) before hosting the Mission Icebreakers on Saturday at PoMo Rec Complex, 7:45 p.m. ICING: Coquitlam Chiefs blanked the We s t s i d e Wa r r i o r s 4 - 0 t o c ap t u re t h e Kelowna Midget Tier 2 hockey tournament title last weekend. A n d r e w Wa l t o n , Cameron Davitt, Peter Matthews and Robyn Batchelor each scored, while Kai McDonald scooped the shutout.

Cyclist 7th overseas Jasmin Glaesser of Coquitlam raced to an amazing seventh place in the women’s Omnium as the 2012 UCI Track World Cup cycling tour kicked off last weekend in Astana, Kazakhstan. It marked the 19-yearold Glaessar’s first appearance on the World Cup tour. Glaesser, who recently won the gold and set a new Canadian

record in the women’s team pursuit race at the Pan-American Games in Mexico, finished off the six-race Omnium event with 51 points, and was only three points away from a top-five finish. “Racing here in Kazakhstan was a really exciting opportunity and I am able to walk away with some valuable experience,” Glaesser said.

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Players battle for a bouncing ball during the 3rd annual Tri-Cities Field Hockey Game for the Cure fundraiser last Sunday at Cunnings Field.

Field hockey gals shoot for cure By Larry Pruner he final score was 2-0 Sunday for the Tri-City Eagles women’s team over a select group of high school all-stars. The real winner was the BC Cancer Foundation. The 3rd annual Tri-Cities Field Hockey Game for the Cure at Cunnings Field netted two tallies and superseded the event’s real goal –– raising more than $3,000 for the charitable organization. With an organized and dedicated team of classmates, Samantha McIlwrick –– an avid field hockey player/ umpire and grade 10 student from Port Moody secondary school –– co-ordinated the 2011 event. In fact it was Sam’s sister, Nicola, who was originally inspired to organize the inaugural Game for the Cure community event in 2009. “The Game for the Cure [in

the] Tri-Cities has become a g reat grassroots community event for us,” Sam McIlwrick said. “The high school all-star players really look forward to competing in this game and working together to give back to our game and community. Raising money for a great organization like the BC Cancer Foundation makes it all so worthwhile. “Cancer has touched so many Canadians that finding the cure would be so amazing.... we really appreciate the opportunity to help support the BC Cancer Foundation and the great work that they do.” One of the Game for the Cure highlights continues to be the halftime pink ball-toss for players to earn a chance to win several door prizes including jewelry, clothing autographed by members of the

Canadian Senior Women’s National field hockey team and gift cer tificates from the Field Hockey Shack. A pink field hockey stick was donated by t h e T r i - C i t y Eagles field hockey club and awarded in a separate raffle. Additionally, the Tri-Cities high school that earns the most donations through events such as bake sales and fundraisers, will win a training session provided by the national women’s field hockey team in 2012. Currently, it’s a close competition between Dr. Charles Best and Port Moody for the honour. The final announcement will be made soon after the event donations cut-off date of Dec. 15, at which time a cheque presentation will be made to the BC Cancer Foundation. Online donations can still be made

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VELJACIC THE VICTOR S y d n e y Ve l j a c i c , a Coquitlam resident and Gleneagle secondary student, has been chosen Field Hockey BC’s Junior Under-16 player of the year, it was revealed earlier this week. “Sydney is the sort of player a team can count on when the pressure is on,” Team BC head coach Bubli Chohan said in a press release. “[She] is reliable, coachable and has a good skill set... a quiet leader who leads by example and is thoroughly deserving of this recognition.” Veljacic’s Talons, along with the Heritage Woods Kodiaks and Dr. Charles Best Blue Devils, are competing this week in the B.C. AAA high school field hockey championships in Kelowna.

COQUITLAM METRO-FORD SOCCER PLAYERS of the WEEK DARIAN FARKAS Coquitlam Metro-Ford Blaze The Under 17 Blaze defeated the Abbotsford Tornado by a convincing 4-1 margin this past weekend, mostly due to DARIAN FARKAS’ outstanding midfield performance. After a very strong showing the previous week, Darian continued his excellent play this past week by scoring 2 excellent goals in the first half. He was also instrumental in controlling the midfield with his intuitive passing and direct challenges. For his amazing performance this past weekend, DARIAN FARKAS has been selected as Coquitlam Metro-Ford Male Player of the Week!

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TIGERS TRICK RAMS The underdog Coquitlam Tigers overcame a 13-8 halftime deficit to dispose of the playoff-bound South Delta Rams 16-13 in an Atom division encounter Sunday in Tsawwassen. Ethan Shuen, on a quarterback option toss, scored what proved the deciding major, while QB Stuart Phillips scored the other TD on a 57-yard sprint for the Tigers, who entered the game already out of the post-season hunt.

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SFU AWARDS Archbhishop Carney high school grads Carlo Basso and Anthony DiNicolo, along with Port Moodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kelsey Atherley, all received Great Northwest Athletic Conference individual honours this season with their Simon Fraser Clan university soccer teams. Basso of Coquitlam was named cowinner of the GNAC player of the year award in NCAA Div. 2 menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soccer along with Tyler Schultz of Seattle Pacific University. Basso banged in a goal to help SFU

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Carriers Needed The following routes are now available to deliver the NEWS in the Tri-City area: 6072 146-286 April Rd 2-27 Crawford Bay 2-38 Darney Bay 183 Roe Dr 8779 2535-2574 Fuchsia Pl 1316-1342 Honeysuckle Lane 2532-2560 Jasmine Crt

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9893 2500-2520 Amber Crt 2500-2538 Platinum Lane 2500-2520 Quartz Pl 2500-2509 Silica Pl 1571-1615 Stoneridge Lane 6187 3-55 Hawthorn Dr 9033 741-760 Capital Crt 753-795 Citadel Dr 9027 1206-1275 Confederation Dr 810-863 McLennan Crt

HELP WANTED

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EARN SOME EXTRA CHRISTMAS CA$H DELIVERING

PHONE BOOKS Mature persons with car or truck to deliver Yellow Pages Telephone Directories to Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Maple Ridge areas.

Call 1-800-733-9675

9899 3180-3195 Caufield Ridge 3090-3171 Plateau Blvd 9019 1355-1380 Citadel Dr 6003 2201-2235 Brookmount Dr (odd) 101-214 Clearview Dr 170-208 Edward Cres 200-239 Moray St 3209-3234 Pinda Dr 3210-3290 Portview Pl 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

@ 604-472-3042 and quote the route number. NEWSPAPER CARRIERS req’d btwn 2am-5:30am, Coquitlam, Pt Coq & Pt Moody Great P/T income. Reliable vehicle. 604-313-2709. We are still hiring - Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilfield construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilfield roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-7235051.

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EDUCATION

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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

PERSONAL SERVICES 188

LEGAL SERVICES

CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

AP Co-ordinator/Accounting Assistant A privately held multi-branch business looking for someone to fill Accounts Payable/Accounting Support position. Position is local to Coquitlam and requires strong attention to detail and organizational skills. University Degree or Equivalent Experience. Exposure to ASPE/Canadian GAAP/IFRS. 1-3 years of related accounting experience.For further information or to apply for position please visit www.bcjobs.ca and search keyword 129525.

1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 260

ELECTRICAL

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 281

DC ELECTRIC (#37544). Bonded. 24 hr service. We specialize in jobs too small for the big guys! 30 yrs exp. Free est. 460-8867.

GREEN & CLEAN * Fall Clean Up * Lawns & Gardens * Hedges Trimmed / Pruning * Power Washing & Windows * Gutter Cleaning Call Dwight 604-721-1747

✶ Electrical Service Repairs ✶ Lighting Design ✶ Home Automation (iPhone, iPad integration)

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

GARDENING

Call 604-802-6722 Visit our website:

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APPLIANCE REPAIRS

FUNDRAISER Yellow Pages® PHONE BOOKS

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

Clubs, Charitable Organizations, Schools / Church Groups, Sport Teams or Individuals! EARN MONEY delivering the Yellow Pages Directories in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody and Maple Ridge areas. No selling involved. Call, fax or visit online for more info.

PDC Logistics Tel: 1-800-663-4383

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

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

TRADES, TECHNICAL

F/T BUTCHER-Hi Mart (Port Coq) 2-3 yrs of exp. high school grad $18.50/H Fax: 604-942-3243

Mon.- Fri. 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fax: 1-604-420-4958 or

CLEANING SERVICES

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

JANITORIAL OPPORTUNITY

Starting wage $10.00/hr. + Beneﬁts After 6 Mos. Please email resume to araco@northerngold.com or fax: 604-941-9720

PERSONAL SERVICES

604-468-8889

No Contractors. No phone calls.

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172 ASTROLOGY/PSYCHICS

Can solve all problems of life specializing in love, health, business, marriage, reunites loved ones. Call today for a better tomorrow. 45 yrs. of experience

604-447-3404 175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

MOVIE EXTRAS !

Unique Taste, Unique Menus... Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function... • Dinner Parties • Executive Meetings • Family Gatherings • Weddings / Banquets • B-B-Ques • Funerals We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.

WWW.CASTINGROOM.COM

Kristy 604.488.9161

Families, Kids, Tots & Teens!! Register Now Busy Film Season

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EDUCATION

604-460-8058 #7 - 20306

Dewdney Trunk, M. Ridge Corner Max Gas Station

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EDUCATION

BUILD YOUR FUTURE! Start your career in the

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY • Forming & Framing Program1 Year Apprenticeship to ITA Qualiﬁcation as an RCFT, complete with certiﬁcation and wallet card. • Finishing & Renovations 70% HANDS ON TRAINING SMALL CLASS SIZES RED SEAL CARPENTER INSTRUCTORS PROGRAM STARTS SOON IN MAPLE RIDGE

MAIDS R’ US

CALL NOW!

FINANCIAL SERVICES

AVOID BANKRUPTCY - SAVE UP TO 70% Of Your Debt. One affordable monthly payment, interest free. For debt restructuring on YOUR terms, not your creditors. Call 1-866-690-3328 or see web site: www.4pillars.ca GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

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

604-777-5046

Serving Lower Mainland 23 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish *Granite & Interlocking Block Walls *Stairs *Driveways *Exposed Aggregate *Stamped Concrete. *Interlocking Bricks *Sod Placement -Excellent Ref’s -WCB Insured

LEO: Mobile #657-2375, 462-8620

PLACING & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 32 Years Exp. Free Estimates.

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

Your Career Starts Here

(604)465-1311

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

M.T. GUTTERS 5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Sofﬁt

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

Ph: 604-469-2331 281

GARDENING

COQUITLAM LANDSCAPING ★ FALL CLEANUP ★ S S S S

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

Cleaning & Repairing Call Tim 604-612-5388

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.

❞ A ALL RESIDENTIAL ❞ * Electrical * Plumbing * Heating * Painting * Carpentry * Tile Work * Laminate & Hardwood Flooring Exc. Rates, Senior Disc. Work guar. Since 1986. Ken 604-418-7168

Fully Insured All Work Guaranteed. Call John

604-464-8700 ~ 778-867-8785 MARK’S LAWN CARE Mowing lawns, hedge trimming, garbage removal and small handyman repairs. Free Est. 604-308-8073

VALLEY WOMEN’S NETWORK

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

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DRYWALL

ALL PHASES DRYWALL • Taping • Texture • Spraying 30 yrs. Tidy Workplace. Free Est. No job too small.Eric 778-898-9806 ARCO DRYWALL Ltd. Board, Tape Texture, Frame. New & Reno’s. 20 yrs exp, free est Mike 604-825-1500 *BOARDING, *TAPING, *Painting, *Renovations. Big & Small Jobs. QUALITY WORK! Free Estimates. Roman 778-355-0352 or 726-4132. frame2finish general contractor now accepting fall & spring contracts. Contact Al Davis 604-818-6657. 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

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ELECTRICAL

Friday, November 18th

Embracing Leadership! 11:15 am - Registration 11:30 am - 1:30 pm - Lunch & Networking Activity Vancouver Golf Club • 771 Austin Ave., Coquitlam Members: $25 Guests: $30 Cash or Cheque Only • Dress Code: No Denim

RSVP: Call Joan Seaton 604.216.7076 or email: joans@obbgifts.com (#102055) Bonded

www.discoverycommunitycollege.com

✶ Bark Mulch ✶ Lawn & Garden Soil ✶ Drain Grave Lava Rock ✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel

UNIQUE CONCRETE DESIGN

Funding may be available.

604-463-1174

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.

28 YRS EXP. *FULLY INSURED

604-808-0212

CONCRETE & PLACING

Prompt Delivery Available

Seven Days a Week

Professional Installation

LARIC FURNITURE REFINISHING

The Best Cleaners around GUARANTEED! Best rates, exp’d staff, 27 yrs. exp. Refs. Wkly/bi-mnthly. Guaranteed, perfect work. Any package. Res/Comm. Give us a call

.Jim’s Mowing-Same Day Service More than just mowing

Specializing in Renos New Const, (Comm./Res.) Free Estimates 778.885.7074 Trent Reisinger

Please reserve by 5:00 pm on Tuesday, Nov. 15th.

ARY TRAVEL BURS LABLE MAY BE AVAI

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Hardwood Floor Specialist •Installation•Sanding•Reﬁnishing Express your unique & individual style with a custom stain. Dust free sanding. 778-995-Wood (9663). View our picture gallery at www.visionexotik.com

278 FURNITURE REFINISHING

NO JOB TOO SMALL

MODEL/TALENT AGENCIES

FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

604-945-3014

HERFORT CONCRETE

WENDY’S IS HIRING CREW for all positions, Mon-Sun, 7am-3am shifts Apply within: 1525 Lougheed Hwy, Port Coquitlam. No calls please.

CALL 604-558-2278

Coquitlam Port Coquitlam Excellent refs.

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F/T Cook - JJ Music Box & Restaurant. (Coq) $17/h, 3-5 yrs of exp., highschool grad. Tel. 604-468-8934

All Ages, All Ethnicities

HOUSE CLEANER AFFORDABLE

Angelena Physic Healer & Life Coach

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

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

PEDRO’S GENERAL CONTRACTING & DRAINAGE. ✶ Pipelining, backfilling, landscaping, water lines & more. ✶ Hardworking, reliable & reasonable rates. 604-468-2919. Rick’s Bobcat Service. Leveling, Back filling, Trucking reas. rates.778-355-2978, 604-290-2978

VISION EXOTIK FLOORING INC.

CONSCIENTIOUS & EXP’D

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POLMAR HARDWOOD FLOORS New floor inst. & finishing. Refin. Repairs, Staining. Free Est.. Mario 604-671-8501 or 604-468-4117.

American Cartage has opening for a licensed trailer mechanic who has welding experience. Good wages & benefits for successful candidate. Please call Bob at 604-516-7811 (Coquitlam) or 604 240-7059 to arrange an interview. A permanent full-time janitor, involving evening and weekend work is needed for a Port Coq. based industrial business. The ideal candidate is reliable, personable, physically fit, & able to work well independently. Janitorial duties include vacuuming, dusting, cleaning washrooms, floors, garbage removal, window cleaning, etc. Prev. exp. in a Food Mfg. or Industrial enviro. is an asset.

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

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LICENSED TRAILER MECHANIC

Visit: www.pdclogistics.ca

8166 2218-2304 Kugler Ave 2217-2299 Lorraine Ave 365-387 Mundy St 9208 754-866 Alder Pl 3572-3591 Hamilton St 788-825 Inverness Pl 3500-3595 Inverness St 768-854 Patricia Ave (even) 3571-3591 St Thomas St

PROFESSIONALS/ MANAGEMENT

PERSONAL SERVICES

Opportunity also exists for:

9250 4008-4048 Ayling St 731-940 Huber Dr 844-884 Lynwood Ave 4020-4050 Mars Pl 712-890 Victoria Dr 6038 606-749 Carleton Dr 303-432 Princeton Ave 802-884 Washington Dr (even) 602-622 Waterloo Dr 505-566 Yale Rd

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 300

LANDSCAPING

EAGLE TILE

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING MILANO PAINTING. Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Written Guar. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

101 - 19070 Lougheed Hwy, Pitt Meadows A - 20779 Lougheed Hwy Maple Ridge Your local natural stone distributors. Custom made Granite Countertops. Slate Granite Marble Tile Tumbled stone. Large selection of Porcelain & Ceramic Sales & Service 604.463.0718 ~ 604.460.6656

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

RUBBISH REMOVAL

★ ★CALL NOW★ ★ LOW COST RUBBISH REMOVAL

PITT MEADOWS PICK-UP ...... OR .... DELIVERY

NO Headaches NO Surprises NO Excuses

604-465-3189

“JUST A GREAT JOB!”

604-728-5643

PRO ✶ ACC PAINTING LTD

HOOT & OWL Renovations & repairs Email: hoot&owl@telus.net Gary 604-339-5430

NICK’S Landscaping FALL CLEAN-UP *Retaining Walls *Interlocking *Fencing *Drainage *Decking *New Lawns *Hedges 16 Years exp. - Work Guaranteed Cel:604-836-6519, 778-285-6510

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

220.JUNK(5865)

Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988

Ph: 604-942-4383

RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free! (778)997-5757, (604)587-5991

Over 20 year experience

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RECYCLE-IT!

MISC SERVICES

JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly

✶Dump Site Now Open✶

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

SBroken Concrete RocksS $22.00 Per Metric Ton SMud Dirt Sod ClayS $22.00 Per metric Ton

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton

604.587.5865

Meadows Landscape Supply

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604-465-1311

www.recycleitcanada.ca

MOVING & STORAGE

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

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. We move - We ship - We recycle. Senior- Student Discount. 604-721-4555. ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020

AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance

$45/Hr

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

SL PAINTING Interior/Exterior. FREE Estimates. Quality job. Fully insured - WCB Please call Sonly.

RENO & REPAIR

Quick & Reliable Movers

From $48/per

NO JOB TOO SMALL!

604-524-2177

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

www.ezgomovers.com

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

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

Call Robert 604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222 INTERIORS: Baths (renos/ repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, flooring, tiling, plumbing, painting, miscellaneous, etc. VERSTILE! EXPERIENCED IN OVER 30 LINES OF WORK! * Quality work * Prompt Service * Fair prices For positive results Call Robert SERVICE CALLS WELCOME

300

LANDSCAPING

ANDY’S LANDSCAPE Majored, 19yr exp. www.andyslandscape.ca 778-895-6202

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

329 PAINTING & DECORATING 2 HUNGRY PAINTERS & Power Washing. Low prices. Int/Ext. Man & wife 75 years combined exp. 604.467.2532 twohungrypainters.ca

778-245-9069

November Special Call now and save! Big jobs-Small jobs-We do it all! Visa & M/C accepted

TRICITY Pro Painter-Refs. Interior Spec. WCB. Dragan 604-8058120 www.montenegropainting.com

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PAVING/SEAL COATING

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

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PLUMBING

360 PLUMBING & HEATING. Gas, plumbing, heating, reno’s, repairs. 20 years exp., reliable & courteous. Lic’d. Bonded. Jack 778-835-4416 ✔ ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS Call Niko Plumbing Ltd. 24/7. Res/Com, plugged drains. h/w tanks. ★15 yrs exp. 604-837-6640 $69/HR. Lic., Insured. Experienced & friendly service. Clogged drains, garburators, leaks & more. Sm jobs OK. Call anytime 604-805-2488.

Call 7 days/week

778-245-9069

andrew.northstar.interiors@gmail.com A-TECH Services 604-230-3539 Running this ad for 7yrs

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SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com

BLAKE’S PAINTING & DECORATING Interior Exterior Spraytex ceilings/repairs Drywall repairs Fall Special All walls up to 1200 sqft $950. All minor filling inl’d 2 coats premium eggshell

Ref’s W Insured W WCB Paper Hanging Removal Written Guarantee Residential/ Commercial

(778)960-1070

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SUNDECKS

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

RAINFOREST DECK & RAIL

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

CASTRO’S JUNK & DEMOLITION You Name It & It’s Gone! Best Rates. Free Est. (778)891-4017

MOVING SALE

Swiss Mountain cross, 8 mos, male, very loving, $500. (604)845-2223, lv msg.

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TREE SERVICES A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports

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

604-942-6907

BURNABY

MAPLE PLACE TOWERS 1 Bdrm Apts starting at $950 2 Bdrm Apts starting at $1200 Heat and hot water included. Dishwasher, fridge, stove, balcony, shared laundry. Avail Immed. Close to amen, schools and mall.

Call 604-421-1235 www.aptrentals.net

COQUITLAM: Clean, quiet apt blk. Suites to rent. Sorry no pets. Family owned & operated for 39 yrs. (604)936-5755. COQUITLAM - Condo 555 Delestre Ave; 2 BR; 1 Bath 725 sf; lndry; $1375 NOW Peak Property Mgmt 604-931-8666 COQUITLAM - Condo 630 Clarke Rd. Reno’d 1 BR 1 Bath; 675 sf; $800 NOW Peak Property Mgmt 604-931-8666 COQUITLAM - New Condo 2978 Glen Dr; Lrg 2 BR; 2 Bath 925 sf; lndry; prkng; $1450 NOW Peak Property Mgmt 604-931-8666

Port Coquitlam

MOVING SALE

Sunday, Nov 13th, 9am-3pm

786 Wright Ave *Furniture *Tools *Small Appli’s *Various Christmas Items, *Luggage, *Exercise Equipment and *More. INDOORS - RAIN OR SHINE

560

MISC. FOR SALE

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

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS ZIMMERMANN PIANO with bench. $1800: (604)538-9456

FOR SALE BY OWNER

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HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOMES Damaged House! Older House! Difficulty Selling! Behind on Payments! Need to Sell Now? NO FEES! NO RISK! QUICK CASH! Call us First! 604.657.9422

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MORTGAGES

Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1-888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

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)

Coquitlam/Port Moody

St. John’s Apartments 2010 St. John’s St, Port Moody Cozy apts easy access to SFU. 1 & 2 bdrms from $720. Close to schools, transit, Barnet Beach & park. View suites of Burrard Inlet. U/g pkg, laundry room. For more info & viewing call

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

Hyland Manor 751 Clarke Rd, Coquitlam

RENTALS

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.

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

706

Dragan 778-788-1845

www.dannyevans.ca

RENT TO OWN

For more info & viewing call

Dragan 778-788-1845 Professionally Managed by Gateway Property Management

APARTMENT/CONDO

COQUITLAM

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

APARTMENT/CONDO

(off Como Lake Ave) Furniture, Household Items, Kids Stuff, kitchen, outdoor and LOTS MORE.

625

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

706

811 Wasco Street

REAL ESTATE

Two 6 month old pups (1 male, 1 female) looking for a loving home. Vet checked: eyes, ears & heart Registered CKC & micro chipped Parents, champion CKC registered. Socialized with children and other animals Call : 604 - 460 - 8086 CKC REG BLOOD HOUND pups, 1 male, 8 fem. Liver & tan, ready to go end of Nov. (604)574-5788 FRENCH BULLDOG PUPPIES!! maandpawfrenchbulldogs.com 604309-5333 char04@shaw.ca LABRADOODLE PUPPIES Family Based Hobby Breeder. $750 604-595-5840. Avail Nov 20th. redbarnlabradoodles.blogspot.com NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com POODLE, Miniature. Puppies. 3m, 1st & 2nd shots, dewormed, paper trained. $575. (604)856-8267 SHIHTZU / TOY POODLE. Male pups. Vet checked, shots, deflead & dewormed. $400 604-744-8793

RENTALS

Sat, Nov. 12th, 9am-3pm

The Last Deck You Will Ever Need!

Tree Service

RUBBISH REMOVAL

COQUITLAM

700

PAUL BUNYAN

356

GARAGE SALES

GOOD INCOME, BAD CREDIT? No problem. Stop wasting $ on rent. Choose your home. 604-283-9055.

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

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

PETS

BABY COCKATIELS for sale. Hand fed. $60 each. Phone (604)951-4660 (Surrey). BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG PUPPIES FOR SALE. First shots and dewormed. Call 778-551-1901 $1250 a PUP. Take me home! BORDER Collie/Springer Spaniel X. Vet checked, dewormed, first shots. $300. Call 604-746-6728 BOSTON TERRIER pups born Aug 31st, upto date shots, dewormed & vet checked $800 ph 604-814-5014 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

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

Call Ian 604-724-6373

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

PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

477

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

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels

Seniors Discount 10% off Book by end of Nov. - 15% off. 25 yrs exp. Guarantee on work. Refs. (604)773-7811 or 604-432-1857

EZ GO MOVERS

PETS

FURNITURE

MATTRESSES staring at $99

CHILLIWACK, 1200sf, 2 bdrm over 45 rancher, 2 bath, f/p, cov patio, 5 appl, $239,900. Call (604)625-3498

STAN’S PAINTING

604-537-4140

Free Estimates * Fully Insured

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

604-328-6387 Comm. & Res. BBB, WCB. Kitchen Reno’s & Cabinets

Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certifi ed Arborist

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Swiss Mountain pups. Look like Bernese but short-hair & smaller. Gentle. 604-795-7662 lv msg.

1 Bedrooms available near Lougheed Mall and transit. Rent includes heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Refs required. 604-464-7548 #1 IN RENTALS (Since 1990)

Call (604) 931-2670

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BBY nr Lough. Mall, upper 2 flrs of family home,5bdrm,dbl garage Now. ns/np/refs, $1800 +3/4 utils. P.Meadows Brand New - Solaris Towers. 2 & 3 bdrms, 5 appli’s, nr WCE, shops,parks,schls. Now. NS/NP,refs. Rents Start@ $1250 M.Ridge Haney’s Landing, 2 Bdrm apt. 5 appli’s, avail immed. Ns/np/refs. $1000/mo. Coquitlam 2bdrm bsmt, near Schoolhouse/Austin.Avail immed. NS/Refs. $950/mo + shared utils. WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

COQUITLAM - Burke Mountain: New two-bedroom suite on acreage. Hardwood, stainless, laundry, carport. $1,200 including utilities. 604 908-7231

GARIBALDI Court (604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge Available Now 3 BEDROOM Great location for seniors!

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

Refs & Credit check req. Sorry No Pets For more info. google us.

PoMo (Heritage Woods): Bright, 1250 sq.ft. 2-bed walk-out, 7 appl, f/p, covered deck, NS/NP $1400/mo incl util & cable. 604-461-6601

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COQUITLAM CENTRE large 1 bdrm. walk out suite, patio, sep. kit., bath & ldry. N/P N/S. $850 mo. + 1/3 utils. cable & int. 604-786-1504 COQUITLAM Westwood Plateau 2 bdrm gr/lvl suite, full bath, alarm, f/p, w/d, d/w, ns/np, avail Dec 1st. $1100/mo incl utils. 604-728-2614. COQUITLAM Westwood Plateau, lge bright 1 bdrm. 1010 sq. ft., priv. ent. Nr bus & Douglas College. $950 + 1/3 utils. 778-323-7530. Maple Ridge. Bright spac 2 bdrm in newer home. Fncd yrd, priv ent, shr lndry. Hw flr, new paint. ns/np. $900 incl utils. Avail now. 604-318-4631 NEW, clean and quiet house.Hi speed internet, satellite dish,all appliances, priv entrance. Close to amenities/bus.N/P N/S available Dec 1 (604) 461- 2523 POCO; 1000 sq.ft. 2 bdrm bsmt, as new, Citadel area, carport, d/w, gas f/p, shrd lndry, lane access, $895 + utils. Dec 1. Lease. NS/NP. Dale 604-351-1016 or dale44@telus.net PORT COQUITLAM. Large 1 bdrm bsmt suite. $725/mo. incl. utils & cable. Nr amenits & bus. Avail. Nov. 15 or Dec. 1. N/P. 604-942-8548.

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1991 BUICK REGAL, A/Car’d, slight damage front left door. 202,000km. $1150 obo 604-526-3809 dual pane windows, outside shower, power tongue jack, LCD TV and MORE! $34,995 (Stk.30968) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

2000 FORD FOCUS, standard trans., blue, 4 dr. sedan, CD, Air Cared. $2995 obo (604)826-0519 2002 JEEP Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4 4.7 Lt V8, trailer hitch, full PW options, Aircared, Runs & looks great. $8,000 PH: 604-463-6062

2011 HEMISPHERE F28RLSS

2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING convertible, silver, 84 k’s. auto. Mags. $7895/obo. (604)826-0519

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

DSI water heater, black flush tank, water filter system, free standing dinette. $24,995 Stk.30936 www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288

COQUITLAM, 3100 Ozada Ave. 2 Bdrm, quiet family complex, no pets $920. Call: 604-942-2277 2007 Honda Civic DXG 5 sp, 2 dr., grey, 130K, p/w, p/l, a/c, am/fm/cd, no acc. $9,500 604793-3819

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TOWNHOUSES 2 & 3 Bdrm Units Available

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COQUITLAM - House 3162 Sechelt Dr; 3 BR; 2 Bath 1300 sf; lndry; $1550 NOW Peak Property Mgmt 604-931-8666 PORT COQUITLAM, 2043 sq ft. Ground floor, dance/fitness area. Facing onto city park. 1 blk from Lougheed/Shaughnessy intersection. 604-464-3550. PORT MOODY. 2608 St. John’s St. 1350 sq ft store or office space. Ground level. $2350 + HST. Avail Aug 1. 604-469-9100.

736

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1030/mo - $1134/mo. Shares req’d. No subsidy available. Orientation 2nd & 4th Sun. 2 pm & 3rd Tues. 7 pm each mo. 19225 119th Ave., Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2B2. Leave msg 604-465-1938 PORT MOODY - Townhouse 303 Highland Way; 3 BR; 1 Bath 1000 sf; lndry; $1200 NOW Peak Property Mgmt 604-931-8666

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828 COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

TRANSPORTATION 806

ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

1968 VW Beetle Convertible. fully restored, collectors plates. asking $14,500. obo. (604)939-5509

809

HOMES FOR RENT

3-BR Coq rancher, w/d+new f/s, near Mundypark, skytrain, malls, $1600./mo, u pay own utilities, 2refs reqd - avail now 50% dmg dep, to view call (604) 649-1911. PORT COQUITLAM 1 bdrm house fam rm, garage, avail immed. Pets OK. $900 + utils. 604-866-8182 PORT COQUITLAM - House 3771 Wellington; 4 BR; 3 Bath 2300 sf; lndry; garage; rec room Lge. yard w/ pool; $2200 Dec. 1 Peak Property Mgmt 604-931-8666

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AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

810

2011 5th Wheel 32’ Gooseneck Cargo Trailer, triple axle, 4000lb ramp, electric brakes, roof vents, 36” side door, like new, $12,500. Call 604-842-8009.

838

VOLVO S60 205/55 R16 winter tires, caps & rims, exc cond, 1000 kms, $1000 obo. (604)351-5130

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1995 ALJO 21½ ‘ 5th wheel trailer, 1 owner, smoke free. Kept indoors, very clean, low mi., sleeps 6, $10,500. (604)823-6459

1999 Slumber Queen Adventurer Camper

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 1995 Ford Explorer, Eddie Bauer, 5 spd, 4x4, loaded, leather, sunroof, exc cond. $3900. 778-565-4230 2010 SANTA FE GL, silver, 9,920 kms. $20,490. Orig owner, pristine cond. 2.4L, 6 spd, auto, shiftronic, 5 star safety rating, extra floor mats. Call Joe 604-850-0354. 7 - 9 pm.

851

TRUCKS & VANS

2005 MONTANA SV6, loaded, Onstar, 7 pass., new front rotors & brakes. Mint. $6400. 604-812-1278

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION Port Coquitlam 1 bdrm in hse full bath sh ldry, NS/NP. Work & rental refs. Incl cbl. $625m. 604-616-6591

749

750

10 Foot WS model with all the trimmings, 13’’ Sansui TV, queen bed 8 foot awning & much more! Excellent Condition. Reduced to $7000. Please call: 604-535-5777 or 604-785-6827

STORAGE

PORT Coq. Storage/pkng/workshop 1000 s/f, 220 power & use of walkin cooler. $1000/mo. 604-866-8182.

Notice to Creditors and Others Re: Estate of Laurie Jane Wilson formerly of 409 - 3075 Primrose Lane, Coquitlam, British Columbia

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

SUITES, LOWER

CENTRAL Coquitlam / 2 Bdrm 1400 sq ft. large Suite, Full Bathroom, 4 Appliances, N/P,N/S Located at Chilko. $ 900/month, plus utilities. Available Dec 1/2011. Pls. Call (604) 552-9191 Coq/PortMoody. Beautifully reno’d 1 bdrm stes. Start $725 + utils. inste W/D. Now. N/P-N/S. 604-283-9055. Coquitlam: Beaut 3 bdrm ste, W.W. Plateau. Full lndry. NS, NP. $1150 incl utils, Nov 21st. 604-719-5122. COQUITLAM, brand new 2 bdrm, 5 appls, avail Dec 1. $1000 incl utils. NS/NP. Phone (604)472-1429. COQUITLAM, WW Plat. 1 bdrm + den. Pri ent. patio, ldry. $850 + 1/3 utils. NS/NP. Refs. 604-944-1941.

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2011 CHRYSLER, SILVER, 2000 series, 4,037km. $25,000 obo (250)485-8081

2002 DODGE NEON R/T standard trans., white, sunroof, used eng., new timing belt & clutch. CD stacker $3995 obo. (604)826-0519

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PORT MOODY - Condo 288 Ungless Way; 2 BR; 2 Bath 1100 sf; lndry; $1550 NOW Peak Property Mgmt 604-931-8666

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2007 CHRYSLER 300: $11,900 with 55,000 km in excellent condition, 604-574-9249

751

752

RECREATIONAL/SALE

1988 Lincoln TOWN CAR, fully loaded, very good cond. New bumper / alternator & tuneup aircared $1800 obo. 604-463-8087

1996 TOYOTO COROLLA PLUS, auto, green, 4/dr, a/c, 156K, timing belt replaced, new exhst, reg. srvc, good brakes/tires, AirCared 03/13 $3100 obo. (604)507-9945

3-BDRM upper lvl corner lot house, balcony, private fenced yard, 2-car garage. Shaugnessy and Lougheed area, ready Dec 1, 2011, $1200 + utilities. 604-945-0534 or epecchia@telus.net

838

CARS - DOMESTIC

1987 CHEVROLET Celebrity, clean 166,00kms, $1000. obo Call 604-619-8596

WESTWOOD Plateau, big 2 bdrm + den $1100/mo or 1 bdrm + den, $950. Granite flrs, W/D, NS/N/P, cls to bus. Dec 1st. 604-944-3866.

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TRANSPORTATION

2000 DODGE GREAT WEST VAN Class B Motorhome 318V8 107,000 km. Rebuilt transmission has 400 km & warranty. Like new in & out. A/C, fantastic fan, toilet, shower, am/fm stereo w/ CD & Cassette, dvd w/ screen. Fridge, stove, micro, sink. A must see! $23500 obo. 604-796-8792 2004 F350 LARIAT CREW CAB, 4X4, long box, 5th wheel, 180K, full load $16,500 obo. 604-812-1278

Creditors and others having claims against the estate of the above deceased are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor, at 301-1665 Ellis Street Kelowna, British Columbia, V1Y 2B3, on or before December 9 2011, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.

Nicolas James Kobasew Executor by PUSHOR MITCHELL LLP Lawyers Attention: Curtis Darmohray telephone: 250-762-2108

OCEAN TRAILER ORBIT TWD REOTECH CONSTRUCTION T-LANE TRANSPORTATION Phoenix Truck & Crane Zone West MacKay LLP Perler Financial Aim Plumbing Findlay Gunnell Sandor First Choice Security & Audio Fountain Tire Growth Point Group Lordco Lower Mainland Steel Marsh Canada Michael O’Connor/WorldSource Petro Value Robertson Downe & Mullally Robin Brown Engineering Tim Hortons/A.Kerr Sanders Coquitlam Towing Paul Gurm RBC Mortgages Sekhon Family Subways Winners HANDCRAFTED WINE CABINET Frank Beck of Beckville Woodcrafts Ltd. HOLE EVENT SPONSORS Abbotsford Heat Hockey Coca Cola CPX Delizie Italiane Bakery & Bistro Hiway Refrigeration Investors Group-Katherine Alexander Lava Dining & Lounge Payworks Paciﬁc Coast Distribution Russell Brewing Subway Tim Hortons Tony Bell Westcoast Auto Group

West Jet World Source Financial Yellow Tail Wines OUTSTANDING SUPPORTERS Al Dietrich Ampco Graphix Anil Bharwani Bedford Landscaping BIG WHITE Ski Resort Boston Pizza Brian Knox Buffalo Club Competitive Edge Sportswear Coquitlam Tile & Marble Delta Hotels/Whistler Suites Eagle Ridge Pontiac Envision Financial EPIX IMAGES Gold Medal Plates Event Hammond Jewellery Home Hardware Inland Kenworth Parker Paciﬁc Johnston Meier Insurance Kanaka Diamond & Gold Lindsay Kenney Lawyers LORDCO Maple Ridge NEWS Meadows Landscape Supply Mike Stewart Mountainview Mechanical R&A Printing Robert Turner Save-On Foods Service Master Clean, John Burgersen SOFA WORKS Spa Utopia Spence Gibson T-Lane Staff Triple Tree Nursery Van City Vancouver Canucks Westminster Savings

Additional THANK YOU to those who generously donated to the “Wall of Alcohol”. Special Thank You to Jordan Wright & his parents Tiina & Greg for sharing their Sunshine DreamLift experience! For more info www.sunshinegolf.ca

A56 Friday, November 11, 2011, Tri-City News

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