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HER WINTER PHOTO: Molly McNeice, who lives at the end of Prairie Avenue by the Pitt River dike, took this photo of Burke Mountain.
My Winter Photos: Send us your best seasonal images What’s your view on this time of year? Send your winter-weather and seasonal photos — Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, etc. — to The Tri-City Newss and we’ll publish a selection on a special page during the holiday season. Email jpegs to newsroom@tricitynews.com with “My Winter Photos” in the subject line, and make sure to tell us your name, where you live and where the photos were taken.
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Seasons Greetings!
Rebecca Amiri
Rupinder (Rupa) Aulak
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Zia Eblaghie
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Molenia Golshani
Aaron Chan
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Jas Sandher
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Trains & toys on the Xmas agenda over the next week S
hare Family and Community Services, in partnership with Tri-City businesses and local agencies, is providing plenty of opportunities to shop, have fun and help others less fortunate with food and toys for the holiday season. Share is expecting 1,900 families to register for Christmas hampers this year. To help families this Christmas, visit sharesociety.ca. And check out the following events, some of which give you an opportunity to contribute to Christmas charities: • Monday, Dec. 13: Bring a new, unwrapped toy to the Share Toy Tree outside Zellers in Coquitlam Centre mall and get your hockey memorabilia signed by a member of the Coquitlam Express. • Dec. 17: The Canadian Pacific Railway’s Holiday Train makes its last stop at the foot of Queen Street at Clarke Street in Port Moody. The event will feature hot chocolate, street hockey and music by the Odds, which features Port Moody native Craig Northey. Bring a food donation and join in the fun starting at 8 p.m. The train pulls in near the Queen Street Plaza at 9:15 p.m. • Dec. 18: The West Coast Express Santa Train leaves Mission at 10 a.m., which means it will pick up at Port Coquitlam station at approximately 10:37 a.m., Coquitlam Central station at 10:43 a.m. and Port Moody Station at 10:48 a.m., and arrive at Waterfront Station in Vancouver at 11:15 a.m. (the Santa Train will leave Waterfront for its trip east at 5 p.m.). Kids are welcome to have their photos taken with Santa and receive a candy cane and eggnog. There will also be a food bank donation box at the station and visitors are asked to bring a non-perishable food item to donate. All of the toys collected aboard the Santa Trains are donated to children in the WCE station
communities they are collected in. • Until Dec. 24: Drop by Coquitlam Centre during mall hours and have your gift wrapped by donation at the Share gift wrap booth located on the upper level between Aritzia and the Gap. You can also drop a new, unwrapped toy at the Share Tree located outside Zellers on the mall’s lower level. • Until Dec. 18: 2nd Storey Theatre presents Under the Christmas Treee Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. (Saturday matinees Dec. 11 and 18 only at 2 p.m.) at Second Storey Theatre, 201-2550 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam. Performed live, Under the Christmas Tree is an interactive comedy musical for the whole family (PG), inspired by audience suggestions every show. Visit www.table23.com for show details. • Until Dec. 24: Drop by Mr. Mike’s Steakhouse and Bar at Pinetree Village in Coquitlam with a new, unwrapped toy valued $10 or more and get a free appetizer. (Share expects 1,900 children to be registered for its toy program this Christmas.) • Until Dec. 24: Drop by 3D Golf Performance on Schoolhouse Street, a CPGA-recognized, indoor golf performance facility, buy a $100 gift certificate for the golfer on your Christmas list and 3D will give 5% to Share. • Until Jan. 17, 2011: Shop for your new recliner at ScanDesigns on United Boulevard in Coquitlam, give a $50 donation to Share and you will save $150 on your recliner purchase (offer on select recliners only). dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
Players from the Coquitlam Express hockey team will be at Coquitlam Centre mall Monday for a charity event. TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO
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Prepare your vehicle for BC’s winter driving conditions Before getting into your vehicle, clear slush from headlights and each of the four wheel wells. It has been reported by the 2010 Old Farmer’s 4. Check your cooling system Almanac that this winter will be a cold and You can purchase a tester to measure your snowy one. With snow already on the ground vehicle’s cooling system. Make sure that across many areas of British Columbia, it’s coolant contains an adequate 50/50 antifreeze/ expected that hyper cold weather will continue water mixture. Freezing coolant can ruin an to hit Port Coquitlam until mid-February, engine. which could mean even more snow – and lots 5. Check your window washer fluid of it. Ensure your windshield-washer reservoir Drivers need to be aware of the conditions is topped-off with a cold-weather washer they face over the next several months and fluid. Slush splashed on a windshield can be ensure proper vehicle preparation. In B.C., dangerous if your vehicle’s washer reservoir is this involves taking into account that it’s not not adequately full. enough to know how to drive in snow – we need These five do-it-yourself wet snow driving to safely navigate through wet snow. tips will help ensure your vehicle is as prepared Here are five do-it-yourself tips to prepare as possible for winter driving conditions. your vehicle for wet snow driving: Making an appointment at an authorized 1. Check your tire tread dealer is also recommended to check that your The standard “penny test� for tire tread – vehicle’s performance is at its best. Becoming dipping Queen Elizabeth’s head into one of the stranded due to a clogged fuel filter, a broken grooves on the tread and verifying that at least fan belt or defective ignition wiring is more some of her hair is covered by the tread – this than a hassle in the winter, especially if help is is a minimum standard for winter driving. You far away. will need more tread for driving through wet Any driver that wants to maintain safe snow and ice, so use this standard as a basis. driving practices should also invest in 2. Check your tire pressure snow tires. Both Transport Canada and the Tire pressure decreases with falling Insurance Corporation of British Columbia temperature, and it’s important to check all (ICBC) recommend that four snow tires be four tires regularly and keep them at the installed on your car. Winter tires are made pressures recommended in your owner’s guide from compounds that better retain their or listed on the driver’s door edge sticker. Use flexibility at temperatures below seven degrees a quality gauge and never reduce tire pressure Celsius. They also deliver improved handling for “extra traction� on snow or ice. and stopping distances 23 per cent shorter than 3. Clear slush all-season tires when travelling at speeds of 50 Wet snow creates slushy roads and this slush km per hour. can build .UF? X $EC ?.%7 PDF !up on headlights and in wheel wells, Metro Ford is located at 2505 Lougheed which can impair your ability to see and steer. Highway, Port Coquitlam.
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It doesn’t feel like Christmas when your kids are hungry. F
or many of us, the holiday season is filled with cheer. It’s a chance to spend time with family and friends and to enjoy life. And that’s a wonderful thing. Unfortunately for many in our community, there are daily challenges to face; including getting enough to eat. In the current economic times, there are more and more people who can’t make ends meet. They are the person who sits on the bus beside you each morning or the one who smiles and holds the door open for you as you enter a building. They are the man on the street holding a sign that says: “looking for work” or the woman in the local park whose child plays with yours on the swing. They are our friends and neighbours. They are our community. In these tough economic times, more people to turn to the food bank. The SHARE Food Bank needs your support more than ever. Right now, they are providing approximately 1000 families with food relief every two weeks. An incredible 45% of recipients are children. Even with the generosity of the community, the SHARE Food Bank can’t keep up with the growing demand.
The current demand is overwhelming and the SHARE Food Bank needs your help more than ever. No child should ever go hungry. At this festive time of year, we are asking you to think of others in our community. Every donation matters—from the small to the large. Please open your hearts—and your wallets—and help the SHARE Food Bank to help those in need. It may be the best present you’ve ever given.
Let’s make it feel like Christmas for everyone. Call now 604.540.9161 with your donation.
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Decorating your home this Holiday season From the experts at Art Knapp Plantland and Florist Tis the Season to decorate our homes with the splendour of Christmas and all that it means for our families. As always the traditional Christmas is very much in fashion but this year also look for decorations to be full of brilliance and grandeur. The trend this year will be for voluminous balls of all shapes and sizes, imaginatively designed animals such as moose, reindeer, penguins, and this year’s must – owls of all shapes and sizes, plus the traditional angels along with fairytale figures. Tinsel is a thing of the past – instead you will see artificial snow branches take over for this year. The colour trends for this season are elegant and classy with rich hues of brown and cream, black, white and silver, crystal and glass, grey and platinum. Also look for decorations in rich bronze tones, rich wine hues, shining ruby, as well as traditional gold and silver and of course red and green. These colours will appear in ornaments, garlands, and tableware. Set your table with a glamorous style with the same rich colours that may adorn your tree and garland. A great addition is rich material such as velvet, leather, feathers or wooden beads. A stylish and stunning table runner is a must for your table along with either pillar candles or tea lights in an accenting colour. Warm candlelight, whether scented or see next page A7
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not, is always a symbol of romance and contemplation. Work a brightly lit garland down the centre of your table, add some accent balls and holiday picks and your guests will be in awe. As always the tree is the focal point of our Christmas décor whether artificial or natural, it should be stunning. Always try to use an assortment of shapes and sizes with your ornaments. Finish off your tree with fabulous artificial flowers and other branches, use these to fill the empty spaces. Ribbon is a must, have it worked through the tree staying away from any symmetry or straight lines – keep it moving in and out, up and down the branches. At Art Knapps we offer a full range of artificial trees from 2 inches to 12 inches in slim, regular and even upside down sizes. Most of our trees, wreaths and garlands are lit using LED lights which make them very energy efficient and will last much longer. We offer LED lights in many sizes and shapes for decorating your fresh cut tree or garland as well. The perfect accessory for these lights is our 3 function timer so you don’t have to go around unplugging at the end of the night! A Christmas tree lit with LED from within the branches is a brilliant sight, combined with one of the latest ornament trends, and your tree will be in on the hottest styles. Lastly, take your holiday style outside by inserting evergreen boughs of pine, cedar, boxwood and holly into your empty planters and pots. Then add mini
lights along with the weatherproof berries and branches that are available. Visit our busy elves at Art Knapp Plantland and Florist and let us help you get started with your holiday decorating. Art Knapp is located at 1300 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam
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Dreaming of a White Christmas? Consider a ‘Green’ One Instead Christmas is a holiday full of joy and celebration. It can also be a time of consumption and stress on the environment. However, holiday shoppers and celebrants can easily reduce their carbon footprint this holiday season. During a season in which more is often more, it can be a challenge to cut back in an effort to protect the planet. But scaling back gifts, food consumption and travel can be effective ways to go green this holiday season. • Buy fewer gifts. Christmas gifts show others how much they are cared about. Some gifts are given out of necessity. Others are more of a sentimental statement. It’s easy to express how much you care without overdoing it. Set a limit on the number of gifts each recipient gets.
• Organize a “Secret Santa.” An easy way to cut down on gifts purchased is to organize a Secret Santa or holiday grab bag. This means that each participating person only has to purchase one gift. • Be smart about wrapping. Chances are there are plenty of items around the house that can be recycled into gift wrapping for presents. Foil, newspaper, comics, magazines, and even brown mailing paper are all good ideas. For those interested in really going green, skip the wrapping all together. • It’s okay to make gifts. Handmade gifts are thoughtful and can be cherished for years. Individuals who know how to knit or crochet can handcraft scarves or hats. Make a photo album with scrapbooking supplies. Individuals who are
handy in the kitchen may want to give baked goods. • Choose battery-free gifts. Discarded batteries are a plague on the environment. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, about 40 percent of all battery sales occur during the holiday season. If batteries can’t be avoided, choose ones that can be recharged. • Use LED holiday lights. Keeping lights on for hours on end certainly uses a lot of electricity. Limit the drain on energy by selecting lights that have the least impact. LEDs use less power and last longer than traditional bulbs. When possible, consider the use of solar-powered holiday lights. Plus, don’t leave the lights on when no one is home or the household has gone to sleep. • Decorate a live tree.
Christmas tree farms are in the business of regularly planting and harvesting evergreen trees. That makes live trees a renewable resource instead of plastic trees made from petroleum. What’s more, after the season Christmas trees can be turned into mulch. • Send recycled cards or e-cards. Choose materials around the house that can be turned into Christmas cards for those that you do send. Also, recycle last year’s cards into tags for gifts. • Recycle leftover materials. Chances are large gifts will have enough wrapping paper remaining to wrap other gifts next year. Avoid metallic paper, which is more difficult to recycle. Be sure to break down all cardboard and paper so that it can be put out for recycling.
Reducing the use of gift wrapping or recycling previously used paper are green ways to celebrate the holiday.
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Sunny Farm Market Donate a toy, get a free appetizer! Mr. Mikes Steakhouse is currently hosting its third annual toy drive benefiting Share Community and Family Services. The initiative began with the Dawson Creek Mr Mikes location and has been carried throughout many of their restaurants. “Many places do food drives, and we have participated in the Christmas in July food drive supporting Share,” says Coquitlam restaurant manager, Kyle O’Genski. “But the opportunity to help children in our community was a cause that our staff wanted to support.” Last year’s fundraiser brought in 120 toys, and this year is looking even stronger. Mr Mikes staff began promoting the event back in November and officially launched the initiative on November 29th. During the launch party, staff donated their tips to the cause along with many toys that have already been donated. “We wanted to be different and as a company we love to help kids any way we can,” says O’Gennski. “We are just thrilled to see the support that pours in, helping children in our community wake up to a Christmas they deserve.” Mr Mikes is accepting unwrapped new toys, $10 in value (min.). The toy
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EVERGREEN cultural centre Chamber Music Series presents EVERGREEN cultural centre Chamber Music Series presents
Chocolate Chow Mein Clusters
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A dazzling performance with Quiring Chamber Players featuring Canadian Mezzo-Soprano Anita Krause. Selections of Schubert Lieder, Respighi’s “Il Tramonto” and Schubert’s “Trout” Quintet.
A chewy blend of chocolate butterscotch, crunchy peanuts and dry chow mein noodles! Ingredients 1 - ½ cups chocolate chips 1 cup butterscotch chips ½ cup butter ¼ cup smooth peanut butter 2 cups dry chow mein noodles 1 cup salted peanuts Candied cherry halves
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In top of a double boiler over hot (but not boiling) water, melt chocolate and butterscotch chips, butter and peanut butter, stirring often.
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* Clusters can be layered between waxed paper in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to one week or frozen for 3 months. Bring them to room temperature before serving.
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We want to hear about YOUR favourite holiday recipes! Email: carlym@tricitynews.com for a chance to have your recipe featured in upcoming editions.
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Sunday, December 12, 2010 Tri-City News A11
“Share” the Magic
Local magicians host holiday benefits show Port Coquitlam magician Alex Seaman is proud to present the Tri-City communiity with “Share” the Magic – a unique magician show benefiting Share food bank. Alex, along with Halifax magician James Hanson, Children’s Magician of the Year - Mike Norden and comedy juggler Simon Jukes will be putting on a magic and family variety show, December 22nd at Riverside Secondary School in Port Coquitlam. Close up Magician Steve Dickson will also be performing for all guests before the show starts to get the audience ready for the big night! Admission is by donation – one nonperishable food item for each audience member and/or a monetary donation. All food will be going to Share Family and Community Services’ Food Bank which will help feed many people in the local community as Christmas approaches. “I would like it to be a yearly fundraiser,” says Alex. “I feel that it’s a great opportunity to get members of the community out of the house and engaging in a joint-activity and having fun. We want to get as much food as possible for the Food Bank.” Riverside auditorium only features 250 seats – tickets are available at the door so get there fast to be a part of this wonderful event! “Share” the Magic will take place from 6-8 pm on Wednesday, Dec.22 at Riverside Secondary school, located at 2215 Reeve St. in Port Coquitlam. Please visit www.alexseaman.com for more information.
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A12 Tri-City News Sunday, December 12, 2010
A special edition of
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Fabulous Jewelry at Spinola Bay By Doris Hunter OWNER, SPINOLA BAY
know that the recipient of their purchase will be ecstatic to receive a piece of jewelry from Spinola Bay. For as little as $29 they
No matter what time of year, especially at Christmas time, women love to give and receive jewelry. Spinola Bay carries several lines, but we are most proud to carry what we believe to be the top three lines in Canada at this time – Pandora, Thomas Sabo and Pyrrha jewelry. Each designer offers a wide variety of charm bracelets and necklaces that are hot on the Tri-City market for the holiday season. The designers of Pyrrha Jewelry are handcrafting their pieces right here in Vancouver with authentic 19th century wax seals. This craftsmanship was inspired by the designer’s desire to give the fragile wax seals new life and permanence. Pandora’s mission is to offer women across the world a universe of modern, high quality, hand-finished and genuine jewelry products at affordable prices, thereby inspiring women to express their individuality. They believe all women have their individual stories to tell – a personal collection of special moments that makes them who they are. That is why we celebrate these moments. Thomas Sabo loves fashion and his jewelry is simply inspired by every day life. The designers at Thomas Sabo believe jewelry is a way of playing with personality and expressing yourself. This passion for life is admirably reflected in their collection. All three lines have people lining up to see the new collections every season, and this holiday is no different. Clients are happy to
can feel confident that their “special someone” will be just as happy receiving their gift as they were purchasing it. Spinola Bay is located at 1410 Parkway Boulevard, Coquitlam
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Don’t Let Christmas Dinner Be a Budget-Buster Many people worry about the expenses of the holidays. Individuals who are already pinching pennies and putting as much toward gifts as possible may want to keep holiday entertaining costs low. It’s possible to do so without sacrificing quality. Christmas dinner is something families look forward to each year. Some enjoy a roasted turkey; others turn to cultural foods. Others may eat a big meal both on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The hosts and hostesses who serve Christmas dinner often open their homes up to a number of guests to enjoy the meal. It’s not uncommon to find 10 to 12 friends or family members gathered around the dining table -- and feeding all those people can get expensive. One can expect to spend a hundred dollars or more on holiday foods depending on the menu items chosen; a large turkey alone can cost $25. If cocktails are part of the holiday equation, premium alcohol can run $20 to $30 per bottle. If finances are tight, a big Christmas dinner can certainly put a strain on the budget. To cut costs, consider these frugal tips. • Shop the sales. Plan the menu in advance and comparison shop the non-perishable items. Stock up on the foods needed that can be stored in the pantry until preparation time. The closer a person shops to Christmas, the higher the prices on certain items may be. • Choose lower-priced foods. Who says filet mignon has to be served on Christmas? As long as the food is tasty, guests will enjoy it. Consider menu items that can be bought in bulk (less expensive) and turned into
delicious meals. A platter of chicken with lemon-butter sauce could win rave reviews over the tired turkey anyway. • Don’t overdo it. Party hosts often overbuy food thinking there will not be enough. After crackers and cheese, salad, appetizers, and some other courses, guests may be stuffed to the gills and only pick at the main meal. Scale back the courses and focus on one or two things. • Fill guests up with vegetables. Starches, such as potatoes and rice, and many vegetables are inexpensive and filling. Serve a higher ratio of these foods to meats and poultry. • Have a holiday pot luck. Hosts can ask guests to bring one food item with them to lessen the financial burden. Friends and family will be more than happy to pitch in. • Consider store brands. Many store brand foods are equal in taste and quality to the brand name items ... but at lower costs. This is because store brands are not advertised and don’t have to pay for publicity. This can help budget-conscious shoppers save a little at the check-out. • Avoid pre-made foods. Convenience foods, like frozen appetizers or dips, often cost more per serving than if they are made at home from scratch. Scratch-cooking takes a little more time, but it is often more economical. • Skip the meal, altogether. If conversation and mingling are more the speed of the gathering, host a cocktail party instead. Serve finger foods and one or two signature drinks. Less time around the table means more moments for merrymaking anyway.
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