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Help feed the need: Share Share may have to short clients on Christmas hampers because donations haven’t come in yet By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS

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If you’re thinking of donating food or cash to the Tri-City food bank for Christmas, Share has a message for you: Don’t wait because the need is desperate and immediate. Holiday hampers are supposed to go out this weekend but there’s not enough food to fill them, says Share Family and Community Services, so the community is being asked to donate now instead of waiting until Christmas. “We know there’s a lot of food being collected,” said Heather Scott, Share’s director of fund development, “the challenge is it isn’t coming in right now.” Share depends on holiday food drives to keep shelves stocked through to June but because current stores have been depleted, Share also urgently needs a supply of food for the holiday hampers. Scott said holiday hampers are typically bigger than the regular hampers because they have to last three weeks instead of two. Christmas treats such as gravy, cranberry sauce and canned hams are also appreciated, and added to the hampers when they are available. “The things that are expensive we need the most,” she said. On Share’s food list this week are canned meals, Kraft Dinner, canned vegetables, tomato sauce, pasta, rice, juice and peanut butter.

David Van Landuyt, a volunteer with Share Family and Community Services, prepares boxes for the more than 2,000 food hampers that are to be issued to Tri-City food bank clients this weekend. Share says donations have been slow in coming in so the hampers may not be as full as in past years.

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Saving down, taxes up in Coquitlam Lynch says council looking at 2011 election; Reid says tough times call for tough choices By Janis Warren THE TRI-CITY NEWS

A bravery honour for littlest heroine: page 6

Coquitlam city council will put less in the piggy bank to keep property taxes down next year. The 2011 budget, as adopted by council Monday, means a 3.49% tax hike — or $53 more on the average house — for homeowners and a 2.74% increase for business property owners after the city shifts the tax rate to reduce the burden on commercial and industrial property owners. Utility rates are on the rise, too: • $24 more for garbage/recycling;

• $15 more for sewage; • and $25 more for water. As a result, the total bill for homeowners will be around $117 more than this year, translating into about $2,679 for an “average” home assessed at $490,000. The move to put $1.2 million less in future reserve funds next year — as well BARRIE LYNCH as cutting city spending by $1.6 million — so taxes could be low is being seen by some councillors as a way to curry favour with voters in a pre-election year. Coun. Barrie Lynch, who opposed the budget along with Coun. Lou Sekora, said he’s concerned the city isn’t maintaining its reserves to prepare for civic facility replacement down the road. “I’ve had discussions with the finance de-

partment to reassure myself that this budget does not do irreparable harm to the city’s plans,” Lynch said, cautioning against the “one-of f ” savings reduction during what Mayor Richard Stewart called “another tough budget year.” MAE REID Sekora also took aim at council for not following a zero-based budget process, a topic he brings up each year just as annually he votes against the city budget. Such a line-by-line approach would cut out unnecessary spending, argued Sekora, who also criticized council’s recent borrowing and increased reliance on gaming funds to pay for capital projects. see FEWER COPS, COPS, page 14

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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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COQUITLAM CITY COUNCIL: DEC. 13/10 MEETING

How they voted As a service to our readers, The Tri-City Newss publishes charts of how Coquitlam city councillors vote on issues before them at city council meetings...

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GIVE FOURTH & FINAL READING TO 2011 BUDGET [PASSED] see front

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Crowds are expected Friday when the CP Rail Holiday Train makes the final stop of its 2010 cross-continent trip at the foot of Queen Street in Port Moody.

A special train rolls into Port Moody this Friday and you’re sure to hear it a comin’ down the tracks. The 12th annual Canadian Pacific Railway Holiday Train will make the last of its 140 cross-Canada stops in Port Moody at 9:15 p.m. at the Queen Street Plaza. Vancouver rock band The Odds will perform aboard one of the converted freight cars as the brilliantly lit and decorated train makes its last whistle-stop for the season. The free festivities begin at 8 p.m. in the plaza with musicians, carollers, a bonfire, gingerbread men and hot chocolate by donation — all to benefit the Share food bank. Last year, the event raised more than $9,000 for Share, which used that money to help more than 8,175 Tri-City food bank clients in 2009. All are welcome to take part in this seasonal celebration and are invited to bring a non-perishable food item or cash donation to help Share provide for Tri-City residents in need for another year. tcoyne@tricitynews.com

Red Nose is red hot – and needs drivers Many volunteers are clients one week, drivers the next By Todd Coyne THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Operation Red Nose is back in the TriCities and already the organization is having its most successful year ever. The all-volunteer anti-drunk driving service that gives free rides to holiday revellers in their own vehicles has already provided more than 200 safe rides while raising close to $5,000 for Tri-Cities youth. And yet more volunteers are still needed, especially for New Year’s Eve. Tri-Cities Red Nose organizer Malcolm Kennedy chalked up the success of this year’s campaign to B.C.’s tough new anti-drunk driving laws, which increased the penalties for drivers with blood alcohol levels in the “warn” range of .05% and higher.

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From left, Kyle O’Genski, Santa, Rudolph and Malcolm Kennedy volunteer with the Tri-Cities Operation Red Nose. Kennedy also credited the program’s 64% increase in demand over last year to a growing contingent of young people who are using the service one weekend and then

volunteering for it the next. “We’ve got partiers helping partiers,” Kennedy said. “They’re giving up a night they’d normally like to be out there having fun. It’s not like we’re getting a whole lot of teetotallers who want to come out and drive, we’re getting people who would normally use the service.” All Operation Red Nose volunteers must have a valid driver’s licence and pass an RCMP criminal record check before taking a shift, which typically runs from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Friday and Saturday nights in December. Volunteers work in teams of three — an escort, a driver and a navigator, who is mostly there as a safety precaution, Kennedy said. When a client calls for a ride, the escort drops off the driver and navigator at the call location. where they get into the client’s car and drive them to their Tri-Cities destination. The escort follows the client’s vehicle to the destination and then once the client is home safely, picks up the other two

and then it’s off to the next call. “The volunteers have a lot of fun,” Kennedy said. “Everyone we pick up is always happy to see us and they’re in a happy mood and all our volunteers are generally happy, fun people.” Just three weekends in and already Operation Red Nose’s 80 volunteers have given 210 rides and raised $4,890 for KidSport Tri-Cities, an organization that helps those in need pay sports and recreation fees for more than 60 different athletic organizations and activities in the Tri-Cities. “All of the money raised in the community stays in the community,” Kennedy said, adding that anyone still wishing to volunteer for Operation Red Nose should email him at malcolm.laptop@shaw.ca before Dec. 20. Across the province, Operation Red nose has given 4,131 rides over the past three weekends, despite still not having a presence in Vancouver. tcoyne@tricitynews.com

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Little heroine honoured Maple Ridge girl saved toddler who was in over his head at White Pine By Gary McKenna THE TRI-CITY NEWS

The quick-thinking actions of a seven-year-old girl were recognized Monday for saving a toddler from drowning at Sasamat Lake last summer. Natalie Nakamura said she is not the most comfortable swimmer but that didn’t stop her from pulling a three-year-old boy to safety at White Pine Beach after he went in the water over his head and began to struggle. “I could only see his head because he was all sunk down,” the Maple Ridge youngster said. “He was panicking and scared, so I started to help him.” On Monday, Port Moody Fire Department gave the Harry Hooge elementary student a certificate of bravery for her actions. She said it was nice to be considered a hero and is now thinking about becoming a rescue worker one day. The incident happened earlier this summer when Natalie and her brother Spencer were digging moats on the beach when another boy joined them. They decided to go down to the water to fill their buckets and the three-year-old quickly ran into trouble when he waded into water that was over his head. “He came out to where I was but he was too young to swim in that part,” she said. “I saw him sinking down. I put my arm out and he grabbed my arm and I started swimming to shore.” Port Moody Fire Chief Jeff Lambert said it took a special person to put her life at risk to save someone and that if it wasn’t for Natalie, it is possible the little boy could have drowned. Natalie is the youngest person to receive a recognition of bravery from PMFD and Lambert said he and his colleagues are proud of the little girl. “She pushed herself past her own comfort level to snag this little fellow and bring him back to shore,” Lambert said. “If it hadn’t been for her quick response, that other little fellow might not be here today.” Lambert said Natalie’s parents did not realize the significance of their child’s actions when the incident occurred. Other parents at the beach ap-

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Port Moody Fire Chief Jeff Lambert presented Natalie Nakamura, 7, with a certificate of bravery on Monday. proached them and started calling their daughter a hero. Nobody got the name of the child that Natalie saved or his parents and the Nakamuras said they wondered how he was doing. “I’m sure there is a little boy and a couple of parents who appreciate everything you did for their little boy and thank you as well,” Lambert said to Natalie during the certificate presentation. gmckenna@tricitynews.com

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Constituents of MP James Moore are invited to meet Canada’s minister of heritage and official languages at an open house on Saturday. T h e C o n s e rvative MP for Port Moody-WestwoodPort Coquitlam will host the Christmas gathering Dec. 18 from 1 to 3 p.m. at his office, located at 2603 St. Johns St. in Port Moody. Moore was elected in 2000 at 24, making him the youngest member of Parliament in B.C. history.

Councillor promoting MLA By Gary McKenna THE TRI-CITY NEWS

A Facebook pa g e has been launched in an effort to draft Port Coquitlam MLA Mike Farnworth to run for leadership of the BC NDP. Port Coquitlam Coun. Glenn Pollock set up the “Draft Mike Farnworth for BC NDP Leader” page with the help of his son, and as of Tuesday morning, the site had more than 144 followers. It also featured several links to news stories and initiatives with which Farnworth is associated. “I’ve known Mike for 20 years,” Pollock said. “Everybody likes the guy. He’s got respect from both sides and he would be the best guy for the job.” Port Coquitlam would

also likely benefit from having a high-profile MLA in the legislature, Pollock added. In a statement to the media last week, Farnworth said he has been humbled by the support for his candi-

dacy from various individuals but he’s not ready to make a decision about whether he will run to replace Carole James, who recently stepped down as leader. “Running for the

leadership of the BC NDP is not a decision that can be rushed or made lightly,” he said in his press release. “The next leader must be someone who can unite our party and win an election against deter-

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rrogant, uninformed or disinterested? Which is it for Transportation Minister Shirley Bond, who is now blaming Metro Vancouver mayors for Evergreen Line delays and funding troubles? Her ministry has complete control over the project and has known for more than a year that the mayors oppose using property taxes to fund it and yet she and her government have failed to come up with any solutions more creative than simply extending the deadline for TransLink to ante up its share of the $1.4-billion project. She’s quick to criticize but she bears some responsibility for the current impasse. Why, for example, has there been no progress on the memorandum of agreement signed this fall by regional mayors and the ministry. That was supposed to be the forum in which to discuss alternative funding, such as taxing rising property values around SkyTrain stations or giving some carbon tax revenues to TransLink. Instead, there is nothing on the table but property taxes. But that well has run dry. It would be better to initiate a vehicle levy — which is also unpopular — but at least it ties car use to transportation infrastructure. Where is Bond’s commitment to providing a mechanism for collecting a vehicle levy? That was an olive branch that would have got the mayors to the table and solved the funding impasse. Without these assurances, the mayors are stuck in limbo. The province can’t have it both ways. It created TransLink and decided a professional board and a mayors’ council were the way to balance politics with objective decision-making. Some might call it a Frankenstein made up of spare parts but if the province made sure it was funded adequately, there would be less criticism. The province also ran roughshod over TransLink when it chose to build the Canada Line ahead of the Evergreen Line, which was a TransLink priority, and also chose SkyTrain-type technology over cheaper street-level light rail. It can’t now simply throw in the towel and walk away. Having hired the actors and written the play, it’s time for Bond and the province to lift the curtain on the second act of the Evergreen Line.

It’s B.C. politics, folks, not cancer research BC VIEWS Tom Fletcher VICTORIA hristy Clark is the second woman to enter the BC Liberal leadership contest. I mention this in case you forgot about Moira Stilwell, the Vancouver radiologist who led the way into the post-Gordon Campbell era in late November. Stilwell did her own diagnosis on the harmonized sales tax and concurred with mainstream economic theory that it’s efficient and promotes personal savings as well as business investment. In medicine, if you believe the patient has the right prescription to improve her health, you don’t look for ways to discontinue that medication as quickly as possible. But that’s the situation we have with our less scientific candidates. Clark didn’t always understand the HST

but she consistently supported it on her radio show before her splashy re-entry into politics last week. So the lone “outsider” becomes the fifth candidate to replace Campbell, after endorsing the tax that led to his sudden retirement. So apparently, the five are unanimous that the HST is a great idea — and all but Stilwell want to get rid of it as quickly as possible. One after another, the cabinet veterans sought to distance themselves. First, George Abbott agreed with Stilwell that the new premier should move up the date of a provincial referendum from September to June 2011. Prognosis of patient not good, Abbott intoned. Then, Kevin Falcon scrubbed in: Get the vote done as soon as possible and maybe the HST can be revived if we slice off a point or two. Mike de Jong’s outlook was, well, grave. Cutting the rate would be like putting lipstick on the scars. This patient is terminal, so let’s pull the plug as inexpensively as possible. An election-style vote would cost $30

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million but a mail-in ballot could be done for less than half of that. By the time Clark arrived, the HST was in palliative care. Her only option for a fresh perspective was to move toward assisted suicide. OK, let’s scrap the referendum, she said. It’s doomed anyway. Let’s go back to the legislature and have a “genuine free vote,” where BC Liberal MLAs can reverse their earlier votes and throw it out. There are so many things wrong with Clark’s idea that it’s hard to know where to start. A mistake, said Abbott. “A real blunder,” said Falcon. De Jong said if he had to vote on the HST again, he would support it like he did the first time. (NDP finance critic Bruce Ralston also believes scrapping the referendum now would be dumb, and it’s not often you’ll find him agreeing with Falcon.) Clark’s “genuine” free vote would have to take place before she even has a seat in the

legislature. It would divide the BC Liberal caucus again, unless her idea of a “genuine” free vote is everyone doing what she tells them to do. This plan would be a disaster. It shows that while Clark spent the last four years getting in touch with families on her radio show, she lost touch with political reality. Which brings us back to Moira Stilwell. When I reached her on the campaign trail, she reaffirmed her support for the HST and vowed again to campaign for it. Stilwell said people have earned the right to have a direct say and she is “perplexed” that Clark would suggest taking that away. Stilwell remains hopeful that other benefits of the HST can still be discussed, giving it a chance for public support. In short, she remains logical and consistent in her approach. It’s no wonder she is given no chance to win. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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TRI-CITYY LETTERS Whether local, provincial or federal, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our money The Editor, Re. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mayors, make a decision, says Bondâ&#x20AC;? (The Tri-City News, Dec. 10). I can see why people dislike politics when politicians say the things they say. First, B.C. Transportation Minister Shirley Bond, I take issue with your comment in the paper â&#x20AC;&#x153;How long will it take for the mayors to honour their commitment and bring their share to the table?â&#x20AC;? Let me get this right: You state that the federal and provincial governments have been ready with their funding and would like to see Mayorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Council on Regional

Transportation come up with its share. I would like to remind you that the only money the federal and the provincial governments have is taxpayersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; money and now you SHIRLEY BOND want the mayors to come up with more of our money? Give your head a shake. There is only so much taxpayers can handle and you have taken all of it. Ron Wells, Coquitlam

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Different standard for Evergreen Line The Editor, Here we go again, there is talk about a vehicle levy from TransLink to fund transit improvements. When the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games were on the horizon, there was no problem securing financing for the Canada Line, even though our Evergreen Line was already then a higher priority. Now, we are again being told that to finance our Evergreen Line as well as all the other TransLink projects, we should be prepared to accept a vehicle levy. As a retired senior, I do not have the option to just ask for more money when I want to undertake some expensive addition to my house â&#x20AC;&#x201D; I have to figure out a way to do it within the means at my disposal. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time for taxpayers in the suburbs to tell our local governments to stand up for us because when you analyse the situation, you realize that no matter how we toss and turn it, Vancouver gets all the benefits while we in the suburbs, and in particular the Lower Mainlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s northeast sector, are left holding the bag â&#x20AC;&#x201D; repeatedly. First, while Vancouverites enjoy the benefits of a vast network of public transit, which minimizes their need for vehicle ownership, we who do not have the benefit of frequent and extensive public transit service could face additional costs for our vehicles, which are a necessity of life. Because of our need to use our vehicles, we already pay exorbitant fuel taxes, surcharges to TransLink, plus a carbon tax, which increases every year. Second, Vancouverites and resi-

Starting January 4, 2011, your green (kitchen & yard waste) cart will be picked up weekly. Garbage will be collected every other week. Your blue (recycling) cart will continue to be collected every other week. Single-family residents Starting January 4, 2011, your green (kitchen & yard waste) cart will be collected weekly and garbage will be collected every other week. Your blue (recycling) cart will continue to be collected every other week. The majority of household waste can be recycled in some way. Since July 2009, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve expanded the number of items that can go into your blue (recycling) and green (kitchen & yard waste) carts. Provincial programs also take back a huge number of consumer products like paint, batteries and electronics.

Multi-family residents with City provided garbage service Starting January 4, 2011, green (kitchen & yard waste) cart pickup will be introduced weekly, and garbage will be collected every other week in multi-family residences that receive curbside garbage collection. If you currently receive curbside (door-to-door) collection service, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll receive a new green (kitchen & yard waste) cart. Start using the carts the Garbage is collected weekly until the end of 2010. week of January 4, 2011. Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat

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Vancouver residents have free access to many communities in the region thanks to toll-free bridges. Increasingly, Tri-City residents donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enjoy the same benefit, says the letter writer. dents of the western part of the Lower Mainland can easily access all areas of the region via a variety of bridges. For Tri-City residents, accessing the neighbouring municipalities of Surrey and Langley requires that we pay bridge tolls, presently on the Golden Ears Bridge, and eventually on the Port Mann Bridge. I fail to understand why the Port Mann Bridge has to be tolled. After all, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s part of the Trans-Canada Highway and Ottawa should carry a larger share for its construction. M. Guenther, Port Coquitlam

Gridlock sure calms PoCo traffic The Editor, While travelling west on Lougheed Highway between Ottawa and Oxford Streets in Port Coquitlam, I notice the traffic is often gridlocked, with the focal point at the Coast Meridian Intersection. If this is engineered to be a form of traffic calming, it is working

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admirably. I am completely calm when I sit there in my car. The next logical step would be for the city to install some â&#x20AC;&#x153;Idlefree Zoneâ&#x20AC;? signs, as some other forward thinking cities have, in an effort to protect our environment from unnecessary vehicle emissions. Norbert Kaysser, Port Coquitlam

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First step taken to save PoCo history By Gary McKenna THE TRI-CITY NEWS

The adoption of a city heritage strategic plan is a small but significant step in preserving Port Coquitlam’s past, according to a member of the PoCo Heritage and Cultural Society. Karon Fuson said the report, which council adopted unanimously at Monday night’s meeting, gives heritage issues more prominence when the city considers land use and rezoning decisions. “They are making efforts and starting to see that the community wants to see some of these things preserved,” said Fuson. “We are taking baby steps but at least we are stepping.” The first phase of the plan, which is expected to run from 2011 to 2015, involves taking inventory of the city’s heritage sites and setting up a heritage register. Amendments to the official community plan are expected to be made in order to incorporate a heritage policy and the city is also considering enhancing some of its heritage displays. In the second phase, which would begin in 2016, the city will spend $15,000 for a museum feasibility study and look at adopting heritage conservation policies. Tourism promotions and posting archival information online are also considered in the plan as an ongoing action. For society members such as Fuson, the plan is a symbol of the city’s changing attitudes when it comes to preserving history. “The plan is really all-encompassing,” she said. “It is going to take some time to get through

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The current and future role of Eagle Ridge Hospital will be on the agenda when Coquitlam city council meets with Fraser Health officials. City council voted Monday to send a letter to the health authority to discuss the results of a report published last year about the Port Moody facility. Council will ask elected representatives from Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Belcarra and Anmore to be at the table as well. The service review report, written by Robert Bear of Fresnel Management, was released in November 2009 and raises concerns about the hospital’s mandate. He makes 27 recommendations about its use in the health region. “I’m looking forward to having greater communication with Fraser Health,” said Coun. Neal Nicholson, who brought the Bear report to council’s attention last week. “Fraser Health telling us the community that they serve, how they intend to serve us and I really hope that our fellow councils here in Fraser North... will join with us because this is in our common community interest.” Coun. Linda Reimer said she has spoken with Fraser Health officials and most of the Bear report recommendations have been implemented. jwarren@tricitynews.com

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(The city receives between $8 million to $10 million annually from the provincial government as host municipality to the Boulevard Casino). But Coun. Mae Reid noted the city’s economic challenges, including collective agreements that will see a wage increase of 4% for city workers and RCMP, and the loss of $1 million from the tax base with Catalyst Paper ceasing operation. “We didn’t have much choice this year but to touch the reserves,” Reid said, adding, “We didn’t touch what we had; we just didn’t put any more money into the piggy bank. And for someone to say that we are doing this because it’s an election year I think is just a little tacky and smarmy. “We are trying to help the taxpayers,” she said. “We are trying to help the city. We’re trying to move forward and, sometimes, we just have to move a little slower and this was one of those years.” “We understand the tough times that council is in,” fire chief Tony Delmonico told The TriYou can comment on City News yesterday, after any story you read at www.tricitynews.com he asked council for five new firefighters but it gave the department only one. Still, Delmonico said he was pleased council allocated $104,400 to restore the assistant fire chief training job that was cut last year and added, “We are hoping that we are going to get into a process to add an additional company in four to five years, especially in the northeast where there is a lot of growth.” A Coquitlam RCMP spokesperson was not available to comment Tuesday about council’s allocation of four new Mounties, although the detachment had asked for six. Under provincial regulations, municipalities have until May 15 to pass their budgets; Coquitlam has traditionally adopted its financial plan early to get a jump start on negotiating service contracts for the new year. jwarren@tricitynews.com

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Job outlook strong in region By Gary McKenna

Vacancy rates edge down

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Local businesses have seen a strong turnaround in their employment outlook from this time last year, with 21% saying they will be hiring in the first quarter of 2011. The national survey of employers in the B u r n aby - C o q u i t l a m area also found that 68% of businesses will retain current staffing levels while 10% will be laying off staff and 1% are unsure. The 11% net gain puts the region in 14th place out of 46 areas surveyed in the Manpower study and second in the Lower Mainland. While the 11% gain may not seem like much, Manpower spokesperson Susan Wright-Boucher said it is a long way from the 4% loss the region surveyed in the first quarter of last year. “It may not sound like the most positive news in the world,” she said, “but when you look at last year, it is significant.” She said the fact the B u r n aby - C o q u i t l a m area has such a diverse mix of businesses has

Apartment vacancy rates in Metro Vancouver have dropped slightly to 1.9%, according to the latest rental survey by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. That’s down from 2.1% a year ago. CMHC senior market analyst Robyn Adamache cited an increase in jobs in the region and a steady influx of new residents. “A slowdown in first-time home buyer activity also contributed to lower vacancy rates as more households remained in the rental market,” she said. It’s really a tale of two markets: While it’s harder to find purpose-built rental apartments, 3,500 more investor-owned condos have gone into the rental market. That actually increased the vacancy rate for those units as well as suites and rental houses and townhomes by half a point to 2.2%. Landlords typically raised rents by 2.6% in Metro Vancouver in 2009. The average rent of a one-bedroom apartment climbed to $940 while two-bedroom units now go for an average of $1,195. It’s easier to find an apartment in the Abbotsford area, where the vacancy rate is 6.5%. Average rents there climbed 1.5%, with one-bedroom units renting for $655 and two bedrooms going for $785. jnagel@blackpress.ca helped the region with its employment outlook. It is also important to note that the survey covers a time period after the holidays, a period where there is generally a lull in hiring, Wright-

and real estate; • transportation and public utilities; • education; • construction; • public administration • services; • and wholesale and retail trade. While construction has fallen flat, WrightBoucher said it is the mining sector that has driven much of the hiring in the current survey. “Mining really impacts us here,” she said. “Some companies may not have mining in their name but they are associated with it in some way.”

In the Lower Mainland, the Richmond-Delta area scored higher than Bur naby-Coquitlam, with a 13% increase in expected hiring, while Vancouver was 27th out of 46 with a 6% net increase. Nationally, the largest increase was seen in Regina and Saskatoon, where a 20% net gain in hiring is anticipated. Lower numbers were found in Ontario’s manufacturing hub. The Granby area is expected to see a 14% decrease in its overall hiring outlook while Brockville will see a 20% decrease. gmckenna@tricitynews.com

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hey have more stories and photos than they can squeeze into a little book but progress is being made on a history project geared to middle school students in the Tri-Cities. The new book about Coquitlam history is being written by local seniors and will be published by Coquitlam Public Library (CPL) early in the new year. But don’t expect a boring collection of politicians’ names and ribbon-cuttings. The as-yet-unnamed book will be replete with photos, human interest stories and interesting facts about the city, says Silvana Harwood, CPL deputy director. It will also be published with chapters written in French and English, a condition of the $14,800 federal New Horizons grant. “We’ve had some terrific help in research and writing... It’s a real education,” said Harwood, who has an undergraduate degree in history but is still amazed at all the things she has learned about Coquitlam. Among the highlights are details about a difficult strike at Fraser Mills in 1931, just as the Depression was rolling across the country. “They wanted equal and better pay

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Fraser Mills was the centre of employment in early Coquitlam. Stories about it are among many others in a new Coquitlam history book being produced by local seniors and Coquitlam Public Library. • Circulation desks at both branches of the Coquitlam Public Library will be taking orders for the history book; cost is $20 plus tax. CPL will also accept donations to assist in the translation and printing. For information, visit the library’s Poirier (604-937-4144) or City Centre (604-927-3560) branches. in 1931 and it wasn’t the best time,” Harwood said of the workers from many different parts of the country — and the world — who stood shoulder to shoulder for improved working conditions. There will also be stories about the Kwikwetlem First Nation as well as information about Chinese and Indian labourers, and the Japanese workers who were turned out of their homes at Fraser Mills and interned in camps in B.C.’s Interior during the war. A chapter on Riverview Hospital, with stories from people who worked there, will be included, as will a chapter on sports, which

has always been important to the community. Photos have been collected from many sources, including the Port Moody Station Museum, which has a significant collection of its own and is also publishing a history book, and even from Henry Mackin’s son, who lives in Langley but whose personal history is connected to Maillardville because his dad managed Fraser Mills. She said the book will cover history from pre-European to present day and students might be surprised to find issues facing Coquitlam residents today, such as traffic and affordable housing, were issues 30 years ago. While the project has proved rewarding, Harwood said there won’t be very many copies printed during the first run — only 200 — and two classroom sets will be on library shelves. If people want to donate to the project to help with printing costs, they are welcome to do so, and orders will be taken for future printings. The books cost $20 each plus taxes. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

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Port Moody Station Museum has plenty of info in its archives but curator Jim Millar and company want to add to the treasure trove of memories.

ort Moody’s history is about to be written by the people who know it best: seniors. Staff at the Port Moody Station Museum are looking for seniors interested in helping to research, organize information, write and sift through photos for a book to be published next fall. “We have a lot of the materials, we have over 200 interviews already done and an extensive historical collection,” said Rebecca Clarke, program and events co-ordinator for the museum. “A lot of [the research] will be looking at what we have and filling in gaps.” Funded by a federal New Horizons for Seniors grant, the book will be the second written about life in the former mill town. Up until now, D.M. Norton’s Early History of Port Moody was the only book of history but it only covers up to 1913, when the city was incorporated. Clarke said the latest book will include more

recent information gathered from long-time residents on themes such as industries, neighbourhoods, social life, events and schools. “We’re hoping a lot of seniors in the area will share their memories with us,” she said. There is as yet no working title for the book but Clark confirmed it will cover a period starting in the 1870s. Some archeological information about local First Nations may also be included. Once the book is ready for release, Clarke said she expects some online tie-ins such as the release of community memories that have been gathered. As well, the museum hopes to be able to showcase some of its 5,000 historical photos. Although the book is expected to take a lot of volunteer time, the time required can be adjusted to fit volunteers’ needs and all are welcome. Call her or Jim Millar, the curator, at 604-939-1648. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

For 91 years, Coquitlam has been her home Margaret Amelia Pollard McLaren has been a Coquitlam resident for nearly a century and will get her due in a website planned to accompany a history book published by Coquitlam Public Library. Pollard was brought to the attention of library deputy director Silvana Harwood after a story was published in The Tri-City News requesting the names of individuals who have lived in Coquitlam for a long time. At the time, the resident identified as having lived in Coquitlam the longest was Olivia Stewart McBay, who called the city home for 88 years. But McLaren, who was born in 1913 and grew up in northeast Coquitlam, has now surpassed McBay’s lengthy residency. Harwood said Pollard’s daughter submitted her name and researchers interviewed her for a brief biography, which follows: “Margaret Amelia Pollard was born on March 5, 1913. Her father was Obe Pollard, a dike inspector, and her mother Bertha Brown Pollard, stayed at home with their five children. They had come to Coquitlam in 1907 as homesteaders on 40 acres of land. “She was born at home on Pollard Road (there were no house addresses back then) in northeast Coquitlam. She went to school at East Coquitlam School, which was a one-room schoolhouse on Victoria Drive, then Victoria Drive School (a bigger oneroom schoolhouse) and, finally, James Park Secondary in Port Coquitlam. “Margaret met her future husband at a local dance — he was Stuart McLaren. She was married at home in 1937 and they moved to their first home on Cedar Drive in Coquitlam. She and her husband later built a house on East Victoria Drive and lived there for 60 years. He worked at Riverview in the laundry. She loved that home, the gardens and her family of five children. “Margaret admits there were a few things that were difficult [including] the fact that she didn’t drive and that there was no transportation system — no buses, trains, trams — where she lived. Also, in summer, the well they used for water would dry up and so they would have to bring water in from the creek. “Margaret is now 97 years old and has spent 91 of those years living in Coquitlam.”

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Youth dance on Friday Port Moodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recreation department hosts its final youth dance of the year on Friday. The dance, for kids in Grades 6 to 8, will run from 7 to 10 p.m. at the PoMo rec complex, 300 Ioco Rd.

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Celebrate season at Inlet When the shopping and baking are all done, it’s time to celebrate the season with your friends and neighbours. Port Moody Public Library is hosting Celebrate the Season from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 21 at the Inlet Theatre. There will be traditional carols, heartwarming holiday stories and a visit with a very special guest. All ages are welcome at this free family event. PMPL staff and library board members will be on hand with refreshments; in an effort to stay green, they ask attendees to bring their own travel mugs for hot chocolate. Attendees are also welcome to bring non-perishable food donations for Share Society’s food bank. And don’t forget your camera as kids will have a chance to tell the special guest their last-minute wishes. For more information, call the library at 604-4694577. PoMo Public Library is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and

You can read great books, learn more about them through activities and games, then vote for the best. Sound like a formula for fun? Then join the Red Cedar Reading Group, which holds its next meeting on Jan. 4 at the Poirier branch of Coquitlam Public Library. For kids in Grades 4 to 7, the reading group meets once every three weeks to discuss nominees for the Red Cedar young reader’s choice awards. Given to the authors of the best Canadian books for youth, the Red Cedar awards are chosen annually by kids in reading groups throughout B.C. In the fiction category, perennial favourite Kenneth Oppel will compete against worthies such as Deborah Ellis and Norma Charles, who grew up in Maillardville. In the non-fiction category, Helaine Becker offers up weird science tidbits while artist Robert Bateman brings polar species to life with his evocative paintings. In all, 24 books — 12 fiction and 12 non-fiction — have made the short list. View the “book case” of nominees at www.redcedaraward.ca. After Jan. 4, subsequent meetings will be held Jan. 25, Feb. 15, March 8, March 29 and April 19. Members must read at least five nominated books in the same category (fiction or non-fiction) in order to cast a vote. If you would like to become a Red Cedar group member, call Chris at 604-937-4140, Ext. 208, or email cmiller@library.coquitlam. bc.ca.

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Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam is offering evening storytimes for preschool-age children and their families on the first Wednesday of every month from January through April. Storytimes run 6:45 to 7:15 p.m. and include books, songs, fingerplays and flannel stories. For more info, call 604-927-7999.

Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. but during the Christmas period, there are some changes, including closures Dec. 25 to 28 as well as Jan. 1 and 3. Check www.library.portmoody.ca for a schedule of holiday hours.

TEEN READING BUDDIES NEEDED If you’re a local teen, you can become a reading buddy to a child and help improve their reading skills as part of a program at Port Coquitlam’s Terry Fox Library. This is a great way to gain volunteer hours for your community work experience requirements and a good resume item. Teens must fill out an application, which they can pick up at the library information desk. The mandatory teen orientation session will be held Tuesday, Feb. 1 from 3:30 to 4 p.m. Teens and little buddies will be reading together Tuesdays from Feb. 8 to March 15, 3:30 to 4 p.m. For more information, visit Terry Fox Library at 2470 Mary Hill Road, PoCo or phone 604 927-7999.

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The original Xmas story A collection of children’s books that look at the story of the nativity

here are many familiar Christmas stories for children that we know and love, like The Night Before Christmas or How the Grinch Stole Christmas. But we may not realize that the most familiar story, the story about the baby Jesus, has also been told in picture books for children. If you want to share this story with your children in words and pictures they can understand, you will find wonderful variety of books in your local library. Many children’s authors and illustrators have found ways to retell the Christmas story, each with a unique flavour. In one little book simply called The Nativity, illustrator Ruth Sanderson brings the gospel story vividly to life by surrounding lavish traditional illustrations with the elaborate borders found in illuminated manuscripts. At the other end of the spectrum are Julie Vivas’ whimsical watercolour illustrations in her book also called The Nativity, in which an angel with multicoloured wings and green boots joyfully guides Joseph, a very pregnant Mary, the shepherds and the Wise Men to Bethlehem. One of my favourites is The Christmas Story, retold and illustrated by Carol Heyer. With rich colours and beautifully drawn faces, she portrays the awe and wonder of the nativity story. For younger children, try Here is Christmas by Donna Cooner, where the story is told in playfully repetitive verse similar to the old nursery rhyme The House that Jack Built. The captivating artwork by Debra Reid Jenkins paints the story with broad colourful brushwork. Other writers tell the Christmas story with an imaginative view of people or animals connected in some way to the story. Miriam’s Gift by Gerda Marie Scheidl tells the tale of a little girl, the daughter of one of the shepherds, who overcomes all obstacles to give the baby the gift of her favourite doll.

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In Follow That Star by Kenneth Oppel, a young shepherd misses the angels and is left a note by his brothers to watch the sheep. Because he wants to go too, he decides he has to bring his sheep along with him, causing him many amusing mishaps along the way. Then he finds that a mysterious person, an angel perhaps, has been guiding him all along. Animals are often the subject of these stories. Inspired by the French carol, Helen Ward has a lovely illustrated version of The Animals’ Christmas Carol, in which all the animals brag about what they each bring as a gift for the newborn Jesus. Even the youngest child will be delighted with The Donkey’s Christmas Song by Nancy Tafuri, with its large pencil and watercolour animals and their joyful welcome of the new baby. For those who are looking to find a way to relate the nativity story to the more secular customs of Christmas, read your child Santa’s Favorite Story by Hisake Aoki and Ivan Gantschev. With lively, childlike watercolour illustrations, the story tells of Santa feeling so tired that he might not bother delivering presents. The animals of the forest are devastated, asking Santa how they can have Christmas without presents, whereupon Santa tells them the story of the first Christmas and the gift of God’s love. And finally, if you want a little Canadian content, try The Huron Carol, in which contemporary children’s illustrator Ian Wallace sets the lovely carol originally written by Fr. Jean de Brebeuf in the 1600s into a magical Canadian landscape. And famous Canadian artist William Kurelek brings us A Northern Nativity, in which he adds his magnificent paintings to the story of a young boy trying to imagine what the Christmas story would be like if Jesus had been born in our northern land. These titles and many more can all be found in your local library. A Good Read is a column by Tri-City librarians that is published every Wednesday. Barbara Buxton is head of adult services at Port Moody Public Library.

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â&#x20AC;˘ Minnekhada Park Association monthly meeting, 7 p.m., In the Lodge at Minnekhada Regional Park, Coquitlam. Info: Trina, 604-520-6442.

THURSDAY, DEC. 16 â&#x20AC;˘ Monthly meeting of Northeast Coquitlam Ratepayers Association, 7 p.m., Victoria Park Hall, corner of Victoria and Soball. Info: 604-941-2462. â&#x20AC;˘ Commuterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sanctuary, 5-7 p.m., St. Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s United Church, 2318 St. Johns St., PoMo. The weeks leading up to Christmas are filled with a long to-do list for people and often they say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just need to get through the dayâ&#x20AC;Ś the weekâ&#x20AC;Ś the season.â&#x20AC;? From shopping to celebrating, we can tire ourselves out. Commuterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sanctuary is a rest stop along the way. The church invites you to stop in and enjoy the quiet of St. Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s United Church sanctuary; you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to be or do anything but are invited to sit in the quiet, collect your thoughts, prepare your heart for Christmas. Info: 604-939-5513. â&#x20AC;˘ Historical Book Club discusses Margaret Atwoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Alias Grace,â&#x20AC;? 2 p.m., Mackin House Museum (1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) in the parlour â&#x20AC;&#x201C; literary conversation, cookies and coffee. All welcome.

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â&#x20AC;˘ Christmas carol night, 6:30-9 p.m., Trinity Chapel, 2624 Spring St., PoMo; an evening of singing and celebrating hosted by the Redeemed Christian Church of God. Info: 604-710-4754. â&#x20AC;˘ Holiday Tea on the Train, 1-3 p.m., PoMo Station Museum, 2734 Murray St., PoMo (at Rocky Point Park). Take a break from your busy December schedule with tea, coffee or cocoa on the 1920s passenger car, complete with sweet treats and classic holiday music. Cost: $5 per person, no reservations needed. Info: Rebecca, 604-939-1648 or pmmuseum@telus.net.

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â&#x20AC;˘ The Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC and Yukon is looking for volunteers to canvas in their neighbourhoods to raise awareness and collect funds for research and health promotion initiatives as part of its Heart Month Campaign in February; time commitment is two to four hours in February. Info: 604-4720045 or door_tri@hsf.bc.ca. Topic: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Baby Arrives: Family and the Breastfed Baby.â&#x20AC;? All women interested in breastfeeding (and their children) are welcome to attend monthly LLL meetings. Info: www.lllc.ca. (Note: This monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting schedule is adjusted to accommodate Remembrance Day.)

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR continued from page 24 • Scouts francophones is looking for volunteers to be youth leaders (who can fulfill practicum hours, too). Info: 604-936-3624. • Place des Arts seeks volunteers to be part of its new fundraising committee. Learn how you can use your skills and experience to organize events and campaigns to benefit the community. Info: Alvina, 604-664-1636 or alam@placedesarts.ca. • SUCCESS’ Host Program in the Tri-Cities, Burnaby and New Westminster is recruiting volunteer hosts to help new immigrants adapt to Canadian society and integrate into the community. Social contact with your new immigrant partner for 2-3 hours per week for up to 6 months. Info: Yumiko, 604-430-1899 or 604-430-4199, or yumiko.king@success.bc.ca. • Family and Community Services, in partnership with Parent Support Services Society of BC (PSS), needs volunteers to facilitate the parent support circle in Coquitlam. Parent support circle provides a space for parents to come together, reflect their role as parents and extend support to one another. PSS provides an intensive initial training to volunteers. Info: Gina, 604-937-6970. • Big Brothers Program matches men over the age of 19 with boys 7-12 who have limited-to-no contact with their fathers. Big Brothers spend 2-4 hours a week. Info: 604-

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ishing you & your family a warm and safe holiday season! Trish Pigott - AMP - Owner / Broker

876-2447, Ext. 236 or www.bigbrothersvancouver.com. • Big Brothers’ In-School Mentoring Program matches men and women over the age of 19 with boys and girls from local elementary schools for one hour a week. Info: 604-876-2447, Ext. 436 or www.bigbrothersvancouver. com. • Seniors Services Society needs volunteer drivers (must provide own vehicle) for seniors transportation program. On call up to 4 hours a week to transport and assist senior clients to medical appointments. Volunteers are reimbursed for costs. More drivers are needed for Meals on Wheels (3 hours once a week). Volunteers also needed for reception Wednesdays and Fridays 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Info: 604-520-6621 or email volunteer@ seniorsservicessociety.ca or visit www.seniorsservicessociety.ca.

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Please Don’t Drink & Drive! Celebrate the Season Responsibly

DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE!! Season’s Greetings Mike Clay

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A Message from the Port Moody Police Department Chief Constable Brad Parker along with both sworn and civilian members of the Port Moody Police Department would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone in the Tri-City communities a happy and safe Christmas holiday. The Christmas holiday is for most of us a time spent with our families and friends. A time to rejoice, to give thanks for our blessings, our good fortunes, and to think about the prosperous new year. But there are families for whom the Holiday Season will be marred by tragedy. Drinking and driving claims the lives of the innocent, as well as the guilty. No one thinks about the horrific consequences....but these tragedies are real and every year we lose a valued member of our community. If you plan to drink...don’t drive...PERIOD! Call a friend for a ride, call a taxi or contact Operation Red Nose, a free designated driving service at 1-877-604-6673(NOSE).

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TRI-CITYY ARTS

CONTACT Janis Warren email: jwarren@tricitynews.com phone: 604-472-3034 • fax: 604-944-0703

The play’s still the thing after two decades Theatrix thrives — 20 years of putting kids on stage By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS

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Amanda Vlahovic, 17, of Coquitlam portrays the roles of a snowflake, rose, Arabian dancer, Spanish dancer and flower in the Royal City Youth Ballet Company’s production of The Nutcracker. Other Tri-City ballerinas performing in the 22nd annual event are Elena Barbosa, Alessandra Barbosa, Dasha Iskakova, Jesse Vlahovic, Georgia Lyons and Isabella Lyons. Upcoming shows are at the Massey Theatre in New Westminster (Dec. 19 at 1 and 4 p.m., call 604-521-5050) and at the Centennial Arts Centre in North Vancouver (Dec. 20 at 2 and 7 p.m., call 604-984-4484).

any parents spend their leisure time schlepping their kids from sports field to art class but Deb Solberg wasn’t satisfied with sitting on the sidelines. In 1991, Solberg looked around and couldn’t find anything suitable — or affordable — for her sons, then aged four and seven, so she did what few parents would be prepared do: she started her own theatre program for kids. Twenty years later her sons are grown and the Theatrix Youtheatre Society is thriving, engaging a whole new generation of youngsters in the process of creating their own original musicals. And Solberg said she has no plans to get off the stage anytime soon. “I love giving kids a voice about what they really think and it’s an important process to see them evolve,” Solberg said. In a recent interview, Solberg, who is as much a Tri-Cities institution as the non-profit society she created, reflected on the past two decades of teaching kids the craft of acting and helping them attain their theatrical ambitions. For Solberg, who has an extensive theatre background, putting on plays with kids was a way she not only connected with her own children but it gave her an outlet for her considerable dramatic skills. The award-winning actress has been a mentor to hundreds of children over the years, many of them still connected to Theatrix. Alex Cox, who starred in many Theatrix musicals, has returned from Ryerson and is now teaching dance classes at Theatrix, and Corbin VanderZalm, another Theatrix alumnus, is off to Berklee College

in Boston to study music, but will be performing a concert at Evergreen Cultural Centre before he leaves. “It’s wonderful watching these kids come into their own,” said Solberg, DEB SOLBERG wh o a s a r t i s t i c director is responsible for keeping many of the administrative balls in the air as well as teaching the acting classes and producing the musicals. Creating original theatre is something that sets Theatrix apart but Solberg said there are practical as well as educational reasons for making plays up or adding new dimensions to old stand-bys. Musicals don’t always have enough roles for everybody so an original piece can be written to accommodate the talents of each and every student. In Alice in Wonderland, for example, there are six different roles for Alice. “A lot is written for men, by men. We still have an outstanding number of girls, the material is not there for girls in a show.” But creating a show from scratch can also be more fun. Solberg enjoys the interaction, and loves the special moments that make each production unique. She still laughs to recall how two actors in Peter Pan left Tiger Lilly behind. “They had to take their little boat to paddle back and get her and everybody was beside themselves with laughter.” There have been challenges over the years. Theatre space is expensive and increasingly hard to come by. Competition is stiff and the non-profit society has to fundraise constantly to be able to provide bursaries for children whose families are struggling. But there are so many reasons to keep going — such as the approximately 350 kids who are involved in see ‘I LOVE O TO O PLAY’,, page g 28 8

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Tri-City musician Corbin Vander Zalm performs two shows this week.

Singer-songwriter Corbin VanderZalm will say goodbye to his hometown with a two-night show this week at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre. It’s bound to be a sentimental night of song and warm remembrances as the 19-year-old musician bids farewell and prepares for new challenges in Boston. That’s where VanderZalm will be honing his music skills as he’s slated to attend the prestigious Berklee College of Music next month. Although he’s gearing up for his performance, VanderZalm is thinking ahead to his courses, his new digs and what life will be like on the U.S. east coast. “I have my orientation on

the 11th [of January]. I really find out everything then, my room, my classes — everything,” VanderZalm told The Tri-City News. But he isn’t too worried about the future, as long as he has his guitar. Legend has it that VanderZalm first picked up the instrument at the age of five and wrote his first song when he was 12. Through Theatrix Youtheatre, he gained musical experience in productions like Les Miserables, Cats, Godspell and Rent, in which he played starring roles. VanderZalm also plays the drums, saxophone and piano, and recently took up the banjo. His credits include winning the Red Robinson Talent

Showdown at the PNE this summer and he was also named fan favourite at the Youth Talent Competition in Calgary. VanderZalm said he loves musical theatre but singing and songwriting are his passions and he expects to spend the next two years at college doing just that. In the meantime, he invites music lovers to join him for an evening of song and laughter. • Corbin: My Last Song For You is on Dec. 17 and 18 at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the Evergreen box office at 604-927-6555 or through www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

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Carney donating to Cuccione foundation

Sarah Richards as the Queen scowls at Julia Ewonus (Alice) while Nikki Zawadzki and Marisa Lenarduzzi look on during a Theatrix rehearsal for Alice in Wonderland.

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Theatrix â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and Solberg still gets excited about new programs. Theatrix recently launched the Lunchbox program in which students pay a small fee for lunch hour classes and then perform a play for their school. Parent Advisory Council get parcel proceeds from the fees, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a fundraiser. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was very successful last year so we thought weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d do it again,â&#x20AC;? said Solberg, adding that two spots are still available for interested schools Two touring productions will be visiting local schools in the spring and auditions will soon take place. Disneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Camp Rock geared to elementary students and Homeroom for middle school students will feature Theatrix student actors, props and costumes and is one way schools can afford to bring theatre to children.

Also on the agenda is the Fraser Valley Zone theatre competition that Theatrix will co-host with Stage 43 in May. Solberg is looking forward to interacting with actors from all over the Fraser Valley and her students will be involved as well â&#x20AC;&#x201D; learning the acting craft from older mentors â&#x20AC;&#x201D; anything to get and keep them involved in theatre. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m constantly out there getting kids to express themselves. I find the paper work and numbers tedious, but I love to play,â&#x20AC;? Solberg said. One number she wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget however, is the importance of the number 20, as in years of experience bringing theatre to kids in the Tri-Cities. â&#x20AC;˘ This weekend: Dec. 16 to 19: Frosty the Snowman by Theatrix Youtheatre Society, at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). Call 604-927-6555. â&#x20AC;˘ For more information, visit www. theatrixyoutheatre.com

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When David Santosâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; uncle died of cancer last month, the Port Coquitlam teacher decided to take action to fight the disease. He consulted his two young sons, Zander and Leandro, and their friend, Jarred, and the four of them agreed to put their heads together â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and shave them. Santos, a teacher at Archbishop Carney regional high school, announced his fundraising plan at a November assembly and he said the response from the students has been profound. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been unreal. I think the kids saw me as a human all of a sudden and they were all offering words of encouragement. So then I said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;If you guys want to help me raise some money, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s go for it.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?

And go for it they did, raising $3,100 in eight days. That money, donated by students and staff at Archbishop Car ney secondary and Our Lady of the Assumption school, will be given to the Michael Cuccione Foundation, a charity thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s close to the hearts of many PoCo students. CUCCIONE â&#x20AC;&#x153;I knew Michael and I know a lot of my students knew Michael,â&#x20AC;? Santos said of the 16-year-old Coquitlam actor, singer and cancer research activist who died in 2001. Santos, his seven- and nine-year old sons and Jarred, age six, will shave their heads before an end-of-year school assembly and talent show at 10 a.m. Friday in the Archbishop Carney gym. tcoyne@tricitynews.com

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ARTS BRIEFS: Paintings at Fox; poetry for Christmas

Arts board named; play performance for charity NEW BOARD ArtsConnect last month named its new board of directors with president Marianne LaRochelle, a Tri-City News sales rep, continuing as president. Other 2011 directors of the Tri-City-based arts group are Roger Loubert (vice-president), Craig Townsend (sec- LAROCHELLE retary-treasurer), Kathy Bell, Sherry Carroll, Jillian Hull, Darcy McNeil, Gabriella Caranfil and Johanne Dumas.

MATCH GIRL Port Moody’s Rebel Haunt Theatre will perform this weekend to benefit two charities. The proceeds from Match Girl will be donated to Share and Covenant House. The play, written by Sarah Dixon and based on Hans Christian Anderson’s fairy tale The Little Match Girl, will run at the Port Moody Arts Centre (2425 St. John’s St.) on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.rebelhaunt.com.

BULYCZ SHOW Get some lessons about painting from Erin Bulycz, a secondary school teacher whose art is on display this month at Terry Fox Library.

The Burnaby artist geared her exhibit for the Port Coquitlam library space, which is located at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. For more information, call 604-927-7999.

GIFTS CONCERT Celebrate music, stories and poetry at a “gifts” concert at a Port Coquitlam church on Sunday. Trinity United Church (2211 Prairie Ave.) will host the event at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Christmas festivities. The church has a history of providing for those in need with community dinners, a food bank, soup kitchen, thrift store and an extreme weather shelter for the homeless. And participants to the free concert are invited to bring “gifts” like non-perishable food, clothing and blankets for the needy.

ART NEEDED New and experienced artists are invited to show their work at Coquitlam’s Place des Arts in two years. The Maillardville centre is calling for 2D and 3D media submissions for 2012 exhibits in its galleries and gift shops, including fibre and ceramic art, sculpture, painting, photography, prints and drawing. The deadline to enter is Jan. 14. Full details and to download an exhibition proposal package are at www.placedesarts. ca or call Katrina Driver, visual arts coordinator, at 604-664-1636. jwarren@tricitynews.com

Dad and daughter book A Port Coquitlam father and daughter have penned their first book. Guy and Emma Wilkinson, aged 15, published a novel for young adult readers called The Blueziad under Paraguas Books. The plot follows Bluezey, a bluebird, and Chick, a chickadee, as they go out to rescue Chick’s mother who has been kidnapped by an eagle and taken form Vancouver to Mt. Everest. Along their way, they meet a blind horse and a dog as well as a nefarious trio: a python, a crocodile and a karate-kicking border guard.

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• Dec. 16 to 19: Christmas Pops! 2010, presented by James Productions, at 8 p.m. (matinee on Dec. 18) at the Terry Fox Theatre (1260 Riverwood Gate, Port Coquitlam). Tickets $24/22. Call 604-510-4478. • Dec. 16 to 19: Frosty the Snowman by Theatrix Youtheatre Society, at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). Call 604-9276555. • Dec. 17: CPR holiday train to support food banks, at 9:15 p.m. at the Queens Street Plaza in Port Moody, at Clarke Street. Port Moody is the last of 140 stops across Canada. • Dec. 17 and 18: Theatrix Youtheatre presents a concert featuring Corbin Vander Zalm and friends, called Corbin: My Last Song for You, 7:30 p.m. at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). • Dec. 18: Christmas with the Rat Pack, 8 p.m., Red Robinson Show

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Royal City Youth Ballet Company’s production of The Nutcracker, featuring seven Tri-City dancers, runs at the Massey Theatre in New Westminster (Dec. 19 at 1 and 4 p.m., call 604-521-5050) and at the Centennial Arts Centre in North Vancouver (Dec. 20 at 2 and 7 p.m., call 604-984-4484). Theatre (2080 United Blvd., Coquitlam).

NEW YEAR’S EVE • Dec. 31: QuiRing in the New Year with the Quiring Chamber Players, at 8 p.m., at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). Third annual New Year’s celebration of classical works with special guest Canadian mezzosoprano Anita Kraus. Call 604-927-6550. • Dec. 31: Salsa Dance Party, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., Evergreen Cultural

Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam), $35 in advance and $45 at the door, shows, giveaways, appetizers, champagne at midnight. Free parking. Call 604-725-4654 or www. hotsalsadancezone.com. • Dec. 31: Party 2011 with Foreigner, dinner and show at 7:30 p.m., second show at 11 p.m., Red Robinson Show Theatre (2080 United Blvd., Coquitlam). Please send arts calendar listing info to jwarren@ tricitynews.com.

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TRI-CITY SPORTS

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

Rapids bag HSBC prize By Larry Pruner THE TRI-CITY NEWS

While the Riverside Rapids utterly slamdunked the competition at the 11th annual HSBC Basketball Classic, the Centennial Centaurs also managed to rise high as the two Tri-Cities’ teams netted top-three billing on the 16-team girls’ side of the celebrated senior high school tournament. The Rapids looked more like the Los Angeles Lakers, sharp-shooting their way past Va n c o u v e r ’ s Yo r k House Tig ers 80-58 in Saturday’s final at UBC’s War Memorial Gym. The Cents, meanwhile, clawed back from 15-point deficit to trip the Kitsilano Blue Demons 88-77 in the battle for third. The Rapids e n t e r e d t h e e ve n t ranked No. 3 in the B.C. AAA poll. “ We p l ay e d b e t ter each game [at the tour nament],” said Rapids head coach Paul Langford, whose unit drained seven of nine treys in the first quarter and canned a staggering 12 three-point bombs in the game. “We have

had injuries, sickness and kids missing [due to volleyball] in the early season but... [we were] great on the perimeter.” Denise Spacek paced the Rapids in the final with 18 points, while her sister, Michelle, tossed in 21 in Riverside’s 72-46 semifinal romp Friday over Kits. Both players were named to the tournament’s first all-star squad. Other standouts for the Rapids included N a t a l i e C a r k n e r, Hillary Young, Laiken Cerenzie, Katie Woo and Megan Sherwood, who overcame a broken nose suffered early in the tourney to return to perform admirably in the semis and the final. Cerenzie was another Rapid who rose to the top of her game down the stretch. “[Cerenzie] coulda, shoulda been an allstar,” Langford raved. “She was great on the boards.” For Centennial, it marked the school’s best finish at the illustrious tourney, with its lone blemish coming via an 89-72 semifinal defeat to York House, the topranked B.C. AA team.

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Garrick Perry of the Coquitlam Express tries to pull away from the Trail Smoke Eaters’ Travis St. Denis during a B.C. Hockey League Jr. ‘A’ game Sunday afternoon at the Sports Centre. The Express fell 3-2 in overtime after blanking the Langley Chiefs 4-0 at home Friday.

Cats’ owner has surgery, players show heart By Larry Pruner THE TRI-CITY NEWS

The heart and soul of the Port Moody Black Panthers had double-bypass surgery last Wednesday to ensure he can continue to persistently pump his Jr. ‘B’ puck club. Ron Luniw, owner and GM of the Pacific International Hockey League team the last 10 years, was said to be “in good spirits” Monday when Cats head coach Ron Johnson chatted with him. Luniw had been on the waiting list for the operation and is expected to be released from hospital “Thursday or Friday,” said his wife, Carole, and it likely won’t take too long for the soon-to-be 60-year-old to return to the rink.

Luniw turns half-a-century –– plus 10 –– on Sunday. “He’s keen to get back and be around the team again,” Johnson said. “Ron does a lot for this team. He’s a caring owner and treats the players well. In turn, they want to do LUNIW their best for him.” And that’s precisely what they did on the weekend. After knocking off the home-cozy Pilots 4-2 Friday in Abbotsford, the Cats turned around Saturday and tackled the defendingchampion Aldergrove Kodiaks 4-1 at PoMo Rec Complex. The twin wins boosted the Cats to 13-11-4 and into second spot in the five-team Harold

Brittain Conference –– just one point behind the first-place Pilots. “We’re just trying to get better each game,” Johnson said. “When you can do that, you tend to win more.” In Abby, the Cats trailed 1-0 after the first period before drilling in the game’s next three goals within a 10-minute span. They held a 3-2 margin after the second before Tyler Basham secured the win and closed out the scoring with a goal five minutes into the third. Chris Stew, Joel Hamilton and Julian Klaric also scored for the Cats, who got a stellar 37-save showing from ex-Pilot Nick Taylor. Against Aldergrove, the Cats built an early 3-0 lead, then clamped down defensively for the three-goal win.

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“Ron does a lot for this team. He’s a caring owner and treats the players well.” Black Panthers coach Ron Johnson Cameron Lawson paced the Cats with a goal and two assists, while Chris Stew also had a three-point outing with three helpers. Dillon Coleridge, Ryan Panichelli and Hamilton netted the Cats’ other markers, while Taylor was again sharp in net stopping 25 shots. Next, the Cats host the 17-10-3 Grandview Steelers on Saturday, 7:45 p.m.

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Synergy stops Storm

Emily’s event tips off continued from page 30

“I was very proud of my girls’ effort,” said Centaurs head coach Rob Sollero. “It was a great experience for our team to play in such a big venue in front of nice-sized crowd.” Versus Kits, the Cents’ Lauren Sollero notched 15 of her 17 points in the fourth quarter, including three treys. She also added 10 assists. Shayna Litman was the Cents’ top gun, scoring 21 points to finish with a 32 per-game average in the tournament. Litman also snagged 14

Cara Mudry knocked in two goals to guide the Coquitlam Metro-Ford Synergy to a 4-1 victory over the Abbotsford Storm in a girls U-18 Gold soccer contest Sunday at Charles Best field. Haley Myers and Kayla Mobilio also s t r u ck n e t fo r t h e Synergy, with defenders Veronika Brindamour and Crystal Sipilia helping to contain Abby’s offensive attack. • Patrick Koreniecki and Nima Ghaffari collected a pair of goals apiece as the CMF Real Madrid waltzed to a 5-0 win over the PoCo Galaxy in a boys U-12 Silver showdown Saturday. Joey Conte also tallied for Madrid, who got shutout netminding from John Hsu. Nick Stancato and Nathan Dyrkton were among the other Madrid standouts.

rebounds and subsequently received first all-star status. Shanice Fuoco-Guy, Olivia Aguiar and Cassandra Sparvier hit for 15, 13 and 10 points respectively in a well-balanced Cents’ attack. TIP-INS: The Rapids host their annual Tour nament for Emily starting tomorrow (Thursday) and running through Saturday at three different Tri-Cities’ venues, including Riverside, Terry Fox and Archbishop Carney, and featuring five local teams (Riverside, Fox, Carney, Gleneagle and Centennial).

Gymnast third among Elite Charlotte Mackie of Coquitlam placed third in the senior women’s all-around category at the Elite Canada gymnastics meet Friday in Gatineau, Que. Mackie posted a score of 52.100,

behind winner Peng Peng Lee of Toronto (54.800) and runner-up Madeleine Gardiner of Cambridge, Ont. (54.300). Mackie is a member of Coquitlam’s Club Aviva.

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PORT MOODY Re b e c c a T i n g l i n g scored in the game’s final minute to vault Port Moody Nitro into a 1-1 deadlock with the Abbotsford Storm in a girls U-16 Gold affair Sunday. Katherine Ross assisted on Tingling’s heroic goal, while Nitro goalie Chiara Ignace came up with several key saves to give her team the chance at the tie.

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Morgan Argentin of the Coquitlam Metro-Ford Pumas tracks a bouncing ball with a PoCo Storm opponent during a girls U14 soccer game Sunday at Town Centre Park.

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Collecti During the week of Dec 11-18 we will be accepting your canned goods at the food collection bins at Waterfront Station and at CTV, Abbotsford Heat Hockey Club and Black Press offices (Abbotsford, Mission, Maple Ridge and Port Coquitlam locations). While food donations are greatly appreciated, we should clarify that to ride the Santa Train you will need to bring a new unwrapped toy.

For ages 6-8 years – limited space available Monday to Thursday, 9am to 10am Camp 1: December 20 to December 23 Camp 2: December 27 to December 30

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Camp 1: December 20 to December 23 Camp 2: December 27 to December 30 Arena 2 $100.00/4 sessions For camp details go to www.portmoody.ca/recreation. Register online or by calling 604-469-4556/4561. Port Moody Recreation Complex 300 Ioco Road, Port Moody 604-469-4556 • www.portmoody.ca/recreation

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It is with deepest sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Sonia Nickle. Sonia is survived by her mother Iris, father Johnnie, sisters Karin and Andrea, brothers Daniel and Johnnie, daughters Jessica and Emily, sons Adam and Rory & granddaughter Abigail. Sonia was born in Belfast, Ireland and lived in Toronto, Ontario, until she made her ﬁnal move to the Vancouver area where she happily and proudly raised her four children. Sonia took great pride in her accomplishments in life: Whether it was designing a beautiful garden or completing a school assignment, she alway excelled. This perseverance led Sonia to receive her Dipolma in Professional Counselling, a skill she used constantly in working with the marginalized and less fortunate. Her passion for supporting others was illustrated in all aspects of her life; from her countless hours of collecting formula and diapers, which led to the introduction of ``Sonia’s Cradle’’ to the endless days spent at the ``Salvation Army Kettle.’’ Her passion and determination was felt throughout the community and she will be deeply missed. Sonia’s service will be held on December 18, 2010 at 2:00 pm at the Salvation Army located at 22188 Lougheed Hwy. In lieu of ﬂowers, please send donations to the Salvation Army.

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Ministerios Apostólicos Iglesia La Cosecha del Nuevo Pacto Pastor: René Orellana Te invitamos a nuestro glorioso evento que tendrá lugar en 2950 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Coquitlam, el Viernes 17 Diciembre a 7 pm hasta sábado 18, a 10 am, 4 pm, y 7 pm. Tendremos como invitados a Los Evangelistas y Profetas Jose Carlos y Barbara Navarro desde California, que estarán ministrando bajo la unción de Dios, orando por: Sanidad a los Enfermos Liberación de tus hijos de la droga Restauración Matrimonial y Familiar Cancelación de deudas

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who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? Qualified applicants receive training, support and remuneration. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door. Make it yours. Call 604-708-2628 www.plea.bc.ca

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Mexican Chicken House LTD. (Korean food restaurant & pop) in Coquitlam, BC is hiring a full-time Cook. Min. 2 years of work experience in related ﬁeld (Korean food preferred). $17.50 hourly wage, 37.5 hours/week, 2 weeks paid vacation after one year work. Completion of secondary school & basic level of English necessary. Fluent Korean an asset. Send resume by e-mail to: sckim2000@gmail.com

P/T ACCOUNTS Receivable Clerk for a busy Abbotsford Fire Apparatus Company for a maternity leave position. Candidate must be energetic, enthusiastic with a professional attitude. Skills and experience required in: Microsoft ofﬁce, computerized accounting program, collection, invoicing, billing, credit applications. Must have exceptional attention to detail, organization and accuracy. Must communicate well both verbally and written. Please forward your resume to info@proﬁre.net or fax to 604-850-2397.

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HOME CARE/SUPPORT

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LIVE-IN CAREGIVER needed for a 86 year old man, who is partially blind. Help him take meds, feeding, walking. 604-395-6397 7am-12pm.

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Multiple start dates mean you can start working toward your career as soon as you’re ready

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Get practical training from experienced business professionals

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

Contact Darrel at Metro Motors Ltd. darrel@metromotors.com

#8154 2270-2498 Latimer Ave 2251-2498 Warrenton Ave

The Shortest Path To Your Business Career

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JASMINES RELAXATION TOUCH Pain/ Stress Relief. Country Setting *Easy Prkg *7Days. 778-888-3866

Part-time receptionist required to work two nights per week plus every 2nd weekend days. Should have some knowledge of computers and good people handling skills. Preference will be given to a person with ﬂexible working hours and the ability to work without supervision.

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HOME CARE

Happy Home Care for seniors with S Personal Care S Companionship S In House Assistance S Licensed & Insured Call: 778-867-9135

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LEGAL SERVICES

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 242

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

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

CONTRACTORS

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

ECLIPSE GLASS www.eclipseglass.ca Frameless Shower Glass

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

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CARPET INSTALLATION

All Carpet & Lino Installations Repair/Restreching, 28 years exp. Work guaranteed. 10% Seniors. Discount. Call Cliff 604-462-0669

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CLEANING SERVICES

~~ A GIFT OF TIME ~~

Clean to Perfection. Reliable & Honest, Lic’d & Insured. Free window cleaning. 778-840-2421. CLEANING SPECIAL Rates as low as $60/mo. Price incl. cleaning supp. Free estimates. We also clean carpets. Call A-TECH Services at 604-230-3539

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CONCRETE & PLACING

HERFORT CONCRETE NO JOB TOO SMALL Serving Lower Mainland 23 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish *Retaining Walls *Stairs *Driveways Exposed Aggregate & Stamped Concrete ***ALSO... Interlocking Bricks &Sod Placement -Excellent Ref’s -WCB Insured

LEO: Mobile #657-2375, 462-8620

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

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

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FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

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

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

GUTTER CLEANING SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

604-724-6373 GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

M.T. GUTTERS Professional Installation

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CONCRETE & PLACING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Free Estimate

604-710-2779

278 FURNITURE REFINISHING

5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Sofﬁt

LARIC FURNITURE REFINISHING

Cleaning & Repairing

Specialists in:

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

info@eclispeglass.ca

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DRYWALL

45 Years in the drywall trade. All size jobs boarding, taping, spraying. Big or small. Wayne 778-242-2060 COMPLETE DRYWALL SERVICE, res/com. ref’’s. reno’’s, reasonable rates. All work guaranteed. 604941-8261, cell 778-999-2754. FRANKS Drywall *Boarding*Taping *Spraying no job too sm. Seniors rts Free ests. 604-939-7029, 809-1945 Taping & Finishing, Recoat textured ceilings & Respray 30 yrs exp. Call Del 604-505-3826 / (604)476-1154

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28 YRS EXP. *FULLY INSURED

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604.720.2853

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

Alberto - 604-461-7679 Cel: 604-319-7671 TOTAL CARE HOME REMODELLING

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

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The Basement Finishing Specialists * Bathroom Renovations * Drywall * Electrical * Carpentry * Ceremic Tiles * Plumbing * Sundecks * Laminate Flooring * Refs Avail.

MOVING & STORAGE

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

www.advancemovingbc.com

AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance

$45/Hr

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

www.atclandscape.com

ELECTRICAL

#1167 LIC’D, BONDED. BBB Lge & small jobs. Expert trouble shooter, WCB. Low rates 24/7 604-617-1774 DC ELECTRIC (#37544). Bonded. 24 hr service. We specialize in jobs too small for the big guys! 30 yrs exp. Free est. 460-8867. REISINGER Electrical (#102055) Bonded, Specializing in Renos, New Const, (Comm./Res.)Free Est 25 Yrs Exp. 778.885.7074 Trent YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

From $48/per

604-580-2171 www.ezgomovers.com SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

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Home Renovations and New Construction

STARBRUSH PAINTING

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

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

Dean 604-834-3076

Call: (604)518-0974

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $269, 2 coats

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE 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

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FENCING

Cedar Fencing Installations ATC LANDSCAPE 604.720.2853 Fully Insured. Member of BBB. www.atclandscape.com

~ 25% off with this ad ~

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539

Landscaping Construction & Maintenance Home Renovations Bobcat & Excavating Snow Clearing & Salting

604-949-1399 www.home-garden.ca

Prompt Delivery Available

Seven Days a Week

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

465-1311

meadowslandscapesupply.com

RENO & REPAIR NO JOB TOO SMALL!

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring, Carpet Cleaning & Maid Services www.paintspecial.com COLORCRAFT Painting Specialized in the highest quality ﬁnishes. Drywall repair, int/ext, spray painting. Insured/WCB. References. Free est. 604-338-4520 MILANO PAINTING. Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Written Guar. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

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

FEATURED in our LATEST FLYER!

Call Robert 604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222 Interiors: Baths (renos/repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, ﬂooring, tiling, plumbing, painting, miscellaneous, etc. EXPERIENCED IN OVER 30 LINES OF WORK! * Most work completed in 2 days or less * Quality work, prompt service, fair prices * 19 Years. serving Coquitlam Ctr. & area. For positive results Call Robert SERVICE CALLS WELCOME

Robert J. O’Brien

604-728-5643

LANDSCAPING AUGUSTINE

Bark Mulch Products Composted W Bright W Nuggets Garden Blend & Lawn Blend Topsoil

465-5193 317

MISC SERVICES

Christmas Lights Installation Save yourself the trouble & stay safe! Fully insured and WCB Coverage. Arbora Property Services 778-2400778

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D Broken Concrete RocksD $21.00 Per Metric Ton D Mud Dirt Sod ClayD $21.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $56.00 Per Ton

PRIMO PAINTING

604.723.8434 Interior Master’s

Christmas Special 15% off • Top Quality • Insured • WCB • Written Guarantee • Free Estimates

PRO ✶ ACC PAINTING LTD ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

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

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

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PLUMBING

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas ﬁtter. Aman: 778-895-2005 $38/HR!Clogged drains,drips,garbs sinks, Reno’s toilets. No job too small! Lic’d/insured. 778-888-9184 ✔ ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS Call Niko Plumbing Ltd. 24/7. Res/Com, clogged drains. h/w tanks. ★15 yrs exp. 604-837-6640 A-Grade Plumbing Heating & Drainage. Lic’d local plumber / gas ﬁtter. Free est. Guar’d work 778.881.7598

Meadows Landscape Supply (604)465-1311

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MOVING & STORAGE

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

☎ 604-521-7594 ☞ 604-817-8899

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

NEED PLUMBING? Dan’s Your Man! Lic’d & Insured. Free Est. Dan @ 604.418.6941

Your Tree Service For Honest Prices & Quality Work Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certiﬁ ed Arborist

RECYCLE-IT! #1 EARTH FRIENDLY JUNK REMOVAL

Free Estimates * Fully Insured

604.587.5865

www.recycle-it-now.com

EXTRA CHEAP

Rubbish Removal Almost for free! (778)997-5757, (604)587-5991

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PET SERVICES

LOW COST RUBBISH REMOVAL. For your lowest prices. 7 days a week. Call Isaac (604)727-5232

Its All Pawsitive Professional Dog Grooming

RED’S RUBBISH REMOVAL. Christmas Lights ~ Home Maintenance. Reasonable Rates. Call Red 604-290-7033

20% off all grooming needs First time clients Offer ends Jan 1, 2011

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

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SNOWCLEARING

GENTLEMEN SNOW REMOVAL Driveways/Sidewalks/Roofs/Salting & Ice removal. Micah 604-230-0429 ~~~ SNOW REMOVAL ~~~ Bobcat & ATV Plow, salting, fully insured., WCB. 24 hours, Free Est. (778)231-9675, (778)231-9147

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SUNDECKS

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

373A TELEPHONE SERVICES

Ph: 942-4383 Fax:942-4742

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✶ Pruning & Shaping ✶ Tree Removal ✶ Stump Grinding

Call Today 604-787-0408

“JUST A GREAT JOB!”

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

TREE SERVICES

ABC TREE MEN

S Home organization S Retail area organization S Decluttering / space planning S Organizing solutions solved

NO Headaches NO Surprises NO Excuses

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

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Looking for a fresh new start to the new year! Get Organized! Designista

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Quick & Reliable Movers

A name you can trust

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

EZ GO MOVERS

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

Fully Insured. Member of BBB.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

A604-787-8061 A604-537-4140

Call Tim 604-612-5388

GARDENING

Landscape Maintenance Services

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

A FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE Get Your First Month Free. Bad Credit, Don’t Sweat It. No Deposits. No Credit Checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines Today Toll-Free 1-866-884-7464. **HOME PHONE RECONNECT** Call 1-866-287-1348. Prepaid Long Distance Specials! Feature Package Specials! Referral Program! Don’t be without a home phone! Call to Connect! 1-866-287-1348.

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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

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

***XMAS SPECIAL***

Call 604-908-3648 www.itsallpawsitive.com

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PETS

American Staffordshire Terriers, 3 brindle male, family raised, $300 each. Call (604)703-8198 BERNESE Mountain Dog Pups. Incredible blood line. Show/pet. 99% house trained. Call 604-7400832 or 604-740-2986.

www.bernerbay.weebly.com CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 856-4866 CHIHUAHUA puppy, male, 12 weeks, very tiny, $600. Call (604)794-7347 Chihuahua x’s MinPin or Jack Russell x’s. 8 wks, dewormed, $300 (604)793-1922 suejam99@yahoo.com CKC REG. soft coated Wheaton terrier pups, hypo-allergenic. Guarnt Vet ✓ $1200. 604-533-8992. DOBERMAN PUPS CKC reg. heavy boned, solid beauties. Euro breeding. $1200. 604-589-7477. ENGLISH MASTIFF pups, M/F, p/b, papers, microchipped, dewormed, 1st shots. $1850. 604-316-5644. GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS Ho Ho Ho, only 2 boys left! working line $650 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602 GOLDEN LAB, 7/mo male, very loving & beautiful family dog, all shots microchipped. $550. (604)272-1516 JACK RUSSELL(smaller type) fem, 4/mo, 1st shots, dewormed. Ready for Christmas, $350. 604-854-9711. MINI SCHNAUZER pups, 1st shots, dewormed, tails docked vet ✓ $750/ea. Call 604-657-2915. NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! www.856-dogs.com or call: 604856-3647. POM PUPPIES 2 females, 1 male, white & gold. 7 wks old. $600.obo (604)462-8027 or 604-506-6413 PRESA PUPPIES, family farm raised. Great temperment. Great guard dog. $650. 604-855-6929. PUREBRED Doberman puppies, ready for Christmas. 6 girls, 3 boys $900 obo. 604-807-9095. SHIH TZU puppies born 03/31/10 part trained, $250 1M, 1F, view parents (604)826-6634 / 604-615-5320

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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)

615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY WANTED: successful business with mentor/management contract. I am seeking to purchase a small business in the Lower Mainland with an existing customer base with arrangements to learn your business prior to buying. I prefer something in Agriculture or Construction but am willing to consider other options as well. This may be your opportunity to retire slowly while taking some of your well earned capital out of your business. Please contact me in conﬁdence at: wantad1971@hotmail.ca

LOTS

LARGE ARIZONA BUILDING LOTS FULL ACRES AND MORE! Guaranteed Owner Financing. No Credit check. $0 down - 0 interest. Starting @ just $89/mo. USD. Close to Tucson’s Intl. Airport. For Recorded Message 800-631-8164 Code 4001 or visit www.sunsiteslandrush.com. Offer ends 11/30/10!

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

COQUITLAM nr L’heed mall/skytrain, 533 Cottonwood, reno’d, adult bldg, quiet, n/p, gated prkg, video surveillance, 1 bdrm $780, incl heat, h/w, Jan. 1, Crime-Free, Cert. 604-937-7812 www.greatapartments.ca 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

Dragan 778-788-1845

Hyland Manor 751 Clarke Rd, Coquitlam Beautiful, large, 1 & 2 bdrm stes from $750. Close to Lougheed Mall, transit, parks shopping. Nestled in a park like setting, a must see. Parking, laundry room.

Dragan 778-788-1845

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

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

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

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APARTMENT/CONDO

COQUITLAM: Lincoln/Pipeline (Windsor Gate), insuite W/D, s/s appliances, brand new 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 948 sq.ft. $1400/month. 1 yr term. Linda 604-761-7226

Call: 604-460-7539 604-465-0008 or 604-465-5818 POCO Lge 2 bdrm, upper ﬂoor, sep. ent, newly renovated, close to Poco City Hall, no pets, ref, $750 plus util. Paula 604-802-4039

Polo Club Apartments

COQUITLAM, Spacious 1 bdrm apt, AVLB Jan. 1, 460 Westview near Lougheed mall & skytrain, 5 appl, balcony, hrdwd ﬂ, covered parking, gym, racket ball. Sml pets allowed, $1000 Utl Incl. 604-552-7959. COQUITLAM **Top ﬂoor/large 2 bdrm. prime loc! Coq Ctr Mall/Bus 2 bath!! 5 App. D/W, W/D, gas F/P Pets okay. $1350mo. 778-285-1512 COQUITLAM

Welcome Home !

W 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites W 3 Appliances W Secured Garage Parking W Adult Oriented W Ref’s Req’d & Absolutely No Pets

604.465.7221 2 Bdrm Suites Available With Large Balcony / Patio Walking distance to all amenities and WC Express. New carpets and appl’s. Gated parking. Quiet and secure bldg. Adult oriented. Sorry no pets. Refs required.

PORT COQUITLAM

CEDARWAY APT Bright & Clean 1 & 2 Bdrms D/W, Heat and hot water included. Close to schools, shopping & public transportation.

Call 604-837-4589 www.aptrentals.net PORT Coquitlam Central: Quiet Lge 2 bdrm, 2 baths, f/p, new appli, insuite w/d, new ﬂoors, storage. N/S, N/P. $1250/mo. 604-377-8971 PORT COQUITLAM; clean, spac 2 bdrm apt. Heat & h/w incl, $950/mo. Avail now. Ref’s. (604)783-2262. PORT COQUITLAM

TOP FLOOR 1 BDRM APT NEW carpets & lino $775/mo S Incl heat/hot wtr, wndw cvrngs S Close to bus stop S Walk to shpng/medical/WCE S Across from park w/Mtn views S Secure gated parking S Adult oriented building S References required CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

604-464-3550 PORT MOODY. Ideal Apartment. 1 bdrm. Secure parking, storage. Residential manager. No pets. 604-469-9100 or 778-355-1808. PORT MOODY, Newport Village lux 1800SF 3 BR 2 Ba inlet view condo SS appl. inste lndry rm W/D, HW, lam, tile ﬂrs $2225 604-469-0749 PORT MOODY Nice 2 bdrm apt Shoreline Circle, $1250. 1 yr lease. No pets/No smoking. 604-220-4042

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

PORT COQUITLAM: 2 Bdrm T/H’s, $755/mo & $775/mo and a 5 Bdrm T/H for $1190/mo. Quiet family complex. No pets. 604-464-0034.

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

WESTWOOD PLATEAU, 3/bdrm T/H, 2.5 bthrms. $2100/mo. Avail Immed. N/S, N/P. (604)418-4552

TRANSPORTATION

604-944-2963 810

AUTO FINANCING

All-Inclusive Seniors Residence The Scrapper

STORAGE

11-019D 2007 KIA SPECTRA VIN: KNAFE161575398088 Registered Owner: PITTIS, ANNA and BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA Indebtedness: $6,523.68

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

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SUITES, LOWER

Day of sale is Wednesday, December 29, 2010 @ 12:00 NOON.

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

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Absolute Bailiffs Inc. 1585 Broadway Street, Port Coquitlam, B.C. Contact: Sheldon Stibbs 604-522-2773

CARS - DOMESTIC

1987 MUSTANG 4/cyl, auto, good running car! White with grey int. Aircared.$1000/obo. 604-576-1000. 1997 PLYMOUTH Grand Voyager LE, 3.8L, AWD, Leather, 221K, $4500 604-939-3316 2000 BUICK REGAL GS, sunroof, leather, chrome rims,Supercharged, 114K, $4900. Call 778-565-1097. 2003 DODGE SX 2.0. Silver. 4 dr 165 K. Looks great, runs well. wndshld crack.$3200.604-534-7588 2005 FORD FOCUS station wagon auto, 70,000k’s blue, options, clean car $5000 ﬁrm. 604-538-4883 2009 FORD FOCUS SES, silver, 39K. 2L auto, O/D. Loaded, leather. Mint. $13,900. 604-536-5427

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TRUCKS & VANS

1966 CHEV DELUXE p/u, V8, 4 sp, blue/wht, all stock, collectors plates, $7,800. 604-796-2866 (Agassiz) 1997 DODGE CARAVAN - 7 passenger, great condition $1800 obo. 604-518-4705.

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 2002 MAZDA PROTEGE 5. H/back, red, 5/spd manual, fully loaded, 106K, $5700 ﬁrm. 604-538-9257. 2010 HONDA ACCORD, 4 dr, auto, 10 km, fac. warr, no accid, 1 owner, $22,600 obo. Call 604-836-5931. 2010 HONDA CIVIC, 4 dr auto, loaded, factory warranty, 13,000 Km, $17,300. Call 604-836-5931. 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA LE, 17 km, auto, no accid, fac. warr, $15,900 obo. Call 604-836-5931. 2011 TOYOTA Camry LE, 7000 kms. auto, factory warranty. No accidents. $23,600. 778-708-4078

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VEHICLES WANTED

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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1 BDRM. STUDIO SUITE Brand new, 1000 sq. ft. situated on acreage on Coquitlams Burke Btwn. Incl. w/d, f/s, d/w, built in vac. Incl. basic utils. $1050 mo. based on 1 person. Pets on approval. N/S. 604328-5398 COQ. 1 Bdrm G/L, very bright, own ent, lvng & kit, big stor, 4 appli. Ns/ Np $700 now/Jan.1st 604-468-9393 COQUITLAM, 1 BDRM, $600 incl hydro. NS/NP. Full bath. Priv entr. Jan. 1st. Phone (604) 931-1616. COQUITLAM - newly reno’d one brm bsmt suite - Riverview Heights area. No smoking, no pets. Cable, Util & Wifi incl . Avail Jan. 1st. $675/mo. Call 604-728-7208 COQUITLAM, nr. Lougheed Mall. 2 bdrm suite. Avail immed. $900/mo. incl utils. N/S. N/P. 604-931-8388. COQUITLAM, nr Loughheed Mall. 1 bdrm ste. Private ent. Shared W/D. $650 incl utils. N/S. N/P. Suitable for 1 person. 604-936-2965. COQUITLAM. Renov’d 2 bdrm, approx 1,000 sq.ft spacious, bright. Quiet area, cul-de-sac. Shared lndry. Avail now. N/S. N/P. $950/mo. + 1/3 utils. 604-941-5436 or 778-863-7611. COQUITLAM WW Plateau. 1 Bdrm +den, grnd lvl, priv ent, h/w flrs, full bath, alarm, w/d. Ns/Np, avail now. $800/mo incl utils. 778-231-9604. COQUITLAM, WW Plateau. 2 Bdrm 4appls. N/S, cat ok, available! $800 incl hydro. 604-944-9895/ 644-4681 POCO. Bright spacious 3 bdrm, grnd flr, $1250 incl utils, hi-spd net, basic dig. cbl & pri ph line. Walk to amens, NS/NP. 1 Prkg. Jan 1st. 604-889-6725, 604-715-4030 PORT COQUITLAM 2 bdrm, bright, above grnd, NP/NS, no lndry. Incl cble, hydro. $750m. 604-866-8182 PORT Coquitlam 2 bdrm, new paint 1200sf, w/d, d/w, cbl. N/P, $900 incl all util. 604-722-5470 604-552-0602 PORT COQUITLAM. As new 2 bdrm, Dorset Ave, new paint & tile, blt in vac, cov. patio, util incl.ns/np, lease, $795/mo.+ utils. dale44@telus.net. Vacant. (604)351-1016. PORT MOODY. Bright 1 bdrm $700 + 20% utils. Free lndry, nr Newport Village. NP/NS. Call 604-469-9402. WESTWOOD PLATEAU, 3 bdrm, 2 baths, $1,050 incl hydro & cable. Jan. 1st. Call 778-846-4455. WHITE ROCK - Large 1 BR Exec suite with Awesome Ocean Views. Stove, fridge, D/W, W/D, F/P, Internet, deck. Available Jan 1. $1350/mon, Utilities extra, N/S.N/P Suit single. 604-541-8991, beanabby@telus.net

11-019A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT VIN: 1G1AL55F567861902 Registered Owner: KRIMMER, ANTONIETTA Indebtedness: $7,423.94

11-019C 2000 TOYOTA ECHO VIN: JTDBT1231Y0015972 Registered Owner: BURKE, LINDA LANA JANE Indebtedness: $7,622.83

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By virtue of WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN for COQUITLAM TOWING & STORAGE CO. LTD., we will dispose of the following unit to recover the amount of indebtedness noted plus any additional cost of storage, seizure and sale.

11-019B 2000 DODGE DAKOTA VIN: 1B7GG22X1YS583548 Registered Owner: HAENISCH, MATTHEW ALEXANDER and HSBC BANK OF CANADA Indebtedness: $5,027.63

POCO DOWNTOWN 1 Bdrm. Apartment Rent incls. freshly prepared meals, cable, housekeeping, emergency response & activities. www.rjkent.com 2675 Shaughnessy St. Call: 778-285-5554

WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN

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PORT MOODY. St. John’s St. 600 sq ft ofﬁce space. $1300/mo + hst. Avail Jan 1. Phone 604-4699100 leave message.

PITT MEADOWS: 2-3 bdrm co-op T/H $1005/mo - $1089/mo. Shares req’d. No subsidy available. Orientation 2nd Sun. 2 pm & 3rd Tues. 7 pm ea mo. 19225 119th Ave., Pitt Meadows V3Y 2B2. Send SASE or leave msg 604-465-1938

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Criminal/cr check & refs. Sorry No Pets

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

Senior Move-In Allowance.

COQUITLAM warehouse, 175 Schoolhouse St. 3,579 - 5,900 sq ft. Call Rachel 604-633-2888.

Call 604-942-2012

Clean, quiet & affordable! Incl. heat, h/w, cable.

*No Pets *Avail Immediately

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

Great location for seniors!

*Near schools *5 Appliances *Decorative Fireplaces

CEIP

Call 604-724-6967

TOWNHOUSES 2 & 3 Bedrooms Available

Quiet, clean, well-maintained, updated, adult oriented one bdrm suites. Close to all amenities, and WC Express. Gated parking. Call for appointment to view. Sorry, no pets. Starting at $720/mo.

COQUITLAM CENTRE AREA

THE PERFECT LOCATION

Pt Mdy 3bd 2 storey T’House approx 1375 s/f, 2.5 bath, 2 sec u/g prk, ns/np, refs. Now. $1600.

space with small kitchen.

747B SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING

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

Professional Property Management Services for LANDLORDS (Tri City)

PORT MOODY. Now renting ~ Villa Leah 1, 2 & 3 bdrm. suites. $950 $1475/mo Newly reno’d & upgraded Available immed. 778-355-6677 PORT MOODY

(604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge Available Jan. 1st. 2 BEDROOM

750 + SQ/FT OFFICE

Call 604-941-9051 PORT COQUITLAM: 2 bdrm apt. $775/mo. Quiet family complex. No pets. Call 604-464-0034.

OFFICE/RETAIL

COQUITLAM Centre Area

PORT COQUITLAM

Call (604) 931-2670

GARIBALDI Court

Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Kenneth James Yates Lee, aka Kenneth Yates Lee, aka Kenneth James Lee, are hereby notiﬁed under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executrix, Kimberly Dawn Elliott, c/o Sivertz Kiehlbauch, Barristers and Solicitors, P.O. Box 190, #320 351 Hudson Avenue, N.E., Salmon Arm, British Columbia, V1E 4N3, on or before January 14, 2011, after which date the Executrix will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executrix then has notice.

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

741

19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows

For more info & viewing call

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

RENTALS

Large 1, 2 & 3 Bdrm Suites Available

Clean, Quiet Well Managed Bldg. 3 Blocks to W.C. Express

655 North Rd, Coquitlam Eaglehomes.ca NEW HOME AND LAND in the Shuswap! Doublewides and Singlewides... No Pad Rent! Close to shopping and recreation. Alice: 250-819-0047 mark@eaglehomes.ca

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

ANMORE 2 BD rancher, cln, reno’d 1900 s/f, level acreage, 5 appli, f/p, dbl.gar, patio, $2095. Nr Pomo/Coq Ctr, 3min Bunzen Lk 778-688-6622 COQUITLAM, 3/bdrm private & spacious house on Burke Mountain. Incl f/p, 3 car parking, close to elementary school, pets ok. Avail now ONLY $1200/mo. Call 604-3148242 MAPLE RIDGE, 2 br rancher, Hammond area, well kept, private backyard, close to schools and transit. $1250/mo, available immediately, references and good credit required. 604-462-1673 PORT COQUITLAM, 4 bdrm, 2.5 baths, new ﬂrs, sm pet OK, NS, refs. $1800 + utils. 604-836-6736. PORT COQUITLAM. 5 bdrm, 3 bath, nice yard, w/d. NS/NP. Avail immed. $1800+ utils. 604-929-4138

604-464-7548 #1 IN RENTALS (Since 1990)

COQUITLAM

PITT MEADOWS

HOMES FOR RENT

604-464-4921

1 bdrm. from $775/mo.

736

Now accepting applic’s for 1 & 2 bdrm apt’s. Share purchase req’d

ACREAGE

20 ACRES-$0 Down! $99/mo. Near Growing El Paso, Texas. Guaranteed Owner Financing, No Credit Checks. Money Back Guarantee. FreeMap/Pictures. 866254-7755 www.sunsetranches.com

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2865 Packard Ave.

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GARDEN COURT HOUSING CO-OP

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

REAL ESTATE

COQUITLAM:

Re: The Estate of Kenneth James Yates Lee, aka Kenneth Yates Lee, aka Kenneth James Lee, late of 3865 St. Thomas Street, Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, V3B 2Z2.

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BUILDING SALE... “ROCK BOTTOM PRICES!” 25x30 $5449. 30x40 $7850. 32x60 $12,300. 32x80 $17,800. 35x60 $14,200. 40x70 $14,770. 40x100 $24,600. 46x140 $36,990. OTHERS. Front endwall optional. Pioneer MANUFACTURERS DIRECT 1-800-6685422. CAN’T Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-981-5991. STEEL BUILDINGS PRICED TO CLEAR - Incredible end-of-season factory discounts on various models/sizes. Plus FREE DELIVERY to most areas. CALL FOR CLEARANCE QUOTE AND BROCHURE 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.

TOWNHOUSES

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PORT Moody. 3 bdrm, nr Newport Vlg. F/p, w/d, awesome deck, np/ ns. $1195 +60% util. 604-469-9402

604-944-2963

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

PT COQ, Dorset Ave 2 bdrm in 4 plex 1.5 baths new paint w/d, ns/np, $850 + util 604-505-8735, 879-8735

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

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SUITES, UPPER

BEST FIREWOOD 32nd Season & 37,000 Cust Deliv. Fully Seas. Maple, Birch, Alder 604-582-7095

715

Call 604-421-1235

“Raphael Towers” 2 Bdrm $1225/mo

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

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FUEL

Port Coq ~ 604-941-5452 or 604-944-7889 FREE PREMIUM CABLE $80 Value

CO-OP RENTALS

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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.

Derek Manor 2048 Manning Ave.

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

MAPLE PLACE TOWERS

APARTMENT/CONDO

APPLIANCES

BURNABY

706

TRANSPORTATION

506

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

706

RENTALS

PETS

RENTALS

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YORKIE PUPS. P/B no papers. Shots, vet checked, females, $650. Call 604-858-5826 Chwk Yorkshire Terrier pups, CKC reg’d, 1st shots. vet ✓ $1100-$1300. M/F, Ready to go. 604-793-2063

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