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Lots of help for Mossom ‘Within minutes’ of news of fire, offers to help began By Gary McKenna THE TRI-CITY NEWS

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Joan Bartlett looks over some Christmas wreaths on display at the Greendale Herb and Vine booth at the Port Moody Farmers Market on Sunday at the PoMo recreation complex. The next Moody winter market is set for Dec. 29, and markets run on alternating Sundays. More info: www.makebakegrow.com.

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Throughout its 37year history, the Mossom Creek Hatchery has given hundreds Tri-City students an education in fisheries and the environment. Now, many of those students are giving back. Since fire destroyed the facility last week, hatchery founder Ruth Foster said she has been inundated with offers of support. The emails and phone calls have come from former students, volunteers, Tri-Cities residents and even contractors offering their help to rebuild the facility. “I always knew we had incredibly strong support,” Foster said. “I am really touched by the

people who have never even been to Mossom. I feel that the community is waking up to something that they lost that they almost didn’t realize they had.” Foster and the volunteers at Mossom will need all the help they can get. Last Wednesday’s blaze wiped out the main building, which was constructed in 1992, along with the education centre, which was added in 2001. A shed and the outhouse were the only structures that survived the blaze. Incubation trays containing coho eggs and 110,000 chum were also destroyed in the fire — along with 37 years of records, photographs and press clippings — and Foster said Mossom will likely have to rely on surplus eggs from other hatcheries to rebuild its stocks. see 4,400 COHO, page A3

Be safe during season This festive time of year can present a unique set of hazards. Fire departments in the Tri-Cities are asking residents to be careful with Christmas trees, decorations and wrapping paper, as well as heat sources such as lights, candles and extension cords. Other tips from firefighters: • Extinguish candles when leaving a room or going to sleep. • Keep candles at least 30 cm away from anything that can burn, including clothing, bedding, books, curtains or Christmas trees. • Keep combustibles away from Christmas trees. • Check all lights and discard damaged strings. • Use proper clips instead of staples to put up Christmas lights. Residents should also make sure they have working smoke alarms.

■ CP Rail Holiday Train (right) hit Port Coquitlam and Port Moody on Monday. See photos on A8 and A9 ■ Plenty of Tri-City homes boast big Christmas lights displays. Check out the light list on page A13 ANDRE CHAN PHOTO

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Moore is sorry for ‘insensitive’ comment By Gary McKenna The Tri-CiTy News

Tri-Cities MP James Moore has apologized for “insensitive” remarks he made about child poverty during an interview last week with a radio reporter.

On Saturday, the Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam MP told a News 1130 radio reporter that issues of child poverty fall under provincial jurisdictions and Ottawa has no plans to interfere. He then added: “Is it my job to feed my neigh-

bour’s child? I don’t think so.” Moore initially blasted the radio piece on Twitter, saying his remarks were taken out of context and the story was inaccurate. But on Monday, he took a different tone. “I made an insensitive

comment that I deeply regret,” he said in a statement on his website. “I apologize.” “Caring for each other is a Canadian ethic that I strongly believe in — always have and always will. Of course poverty is an issue that concerns

me, and concerns all Canadians. All levels of government, indeed all members of our society, have a responsibility to be compassionate and care for those in need. “Great work has been done to tackle poverty and the challenges as-

sociated with poverty. And while more work is needed, I know the cause of fighting poverty is not helped by comments like those I made last week. For that, I am sorry.” gmckenna@tricitynews.com

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Family can help those with Alzheimer’s during holidays Keeping it simple and triggering memories are key

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A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s isn’t the end of a meaningful life and the holiday season can be a time to embrace the change experienced by loved ones with the disease and to learn to deal with it, says Jennifer O’Hagan. Family gatherings pose dilemmas for people with dementia and their caregivers, and the manager of program development with the Alzheimer Society of BC said she’s often heard from families that this is a tough time. “There are so many memories of things past and how things are different now,” O’Hagan said. “There’s huge loses, that heartfelt sadness for the losses the person [with Alzheimer’s] is facing because they can no longer do what they did in the past.” Extra stresses are placed on caregivers, as well. Not only do they support the spouse or loved one, but they may be the traditional host of the family gathering. There are ways to deal with this time of year, however, and the Alzheimer Society is offering help. Information and a video from a recent tele-workshop is still online (see sidebar), as are several other workshops on important topics for families dealing with dementia.

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Sharing memories from the past can bring families together and make the holidays meaningful and enjoyable for everyone, including family members with dementia, according to the Alzheimer Society of BC. This is the time to surround the person with things that trigger their five senses to help spark their long-term memory: photographs, seasonal music, pine boughs, holiday foods and beverages.

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The Alzheimer Society of B.C. offers free telephone workshops on a variety of topics, including one on celebrating the holidays. To view past tele-workshops online or participate in future workshops, visit www.alzheimerbc.org/We-CanHelp/Telephone-Workshops.aspx. One of the key points O’Hagan wants families to understand is to let go of expectations. Traditions may have to change but new ones can be created. “We encourage using the holidays as an opportunity to educate family and friends about what they are going through,” said O’Hagan. She recommends a letter or email to family members in advance, letting them know what to expect and how they can continue to connect with

the person with dementia. “Even encouraging them to look at the website [www.alzheimerbc. org],” O’Hagan added. “There’s some really good information about what to expect.” Depending on the progression of the disease, there are some practical tips for interacting with a person with dementia, and ways to include them in the seasonal fun. Instead of mourning the past, O’Hagan encourages people to focus

on the person’s remaining abilities. They can help with food or decorating but keep it simple. Instead of making a whole pot of mashed potatoes, which involves a series of complex tasks, “give them one task, so they are contributing and participating in the activities and have that sense of accomplishment, as well.” Another thing to consider is simplifying the food and the dinner table decorations, dishes and cutlery. People with Alzheimer’s may have difficulty distinguishing the items or might not know what to do with them. She also recommends setting up a quiet room where a person with Alzheimer’s can retreat when things get overwhelming or, perhaps,

a separate table where they can interact with one or two people instead of a group during dinner. Other tips include: • Give gifts that are simple, useful and practical, such as the person’s favourite music, photo albums or hand lotions. • Don’t change the person’s routine too much; this will help calm and orient them in the midst of all the activities. If they live in a care facility, it may be possible to bring them home in advance for a trial run but if the person reacts negatively, it might be better to join the festivities at the facility. Wherever a family gathering is held, make time to reminisce using tools like photos, music, food or scents to help trigger memories, O’Hagan says, pointing out that this may be a good time to reconnect with family members. “A touch of a hand or smile can go a long way,” she said. Above all, caregivers should make time for themselves by appealing to others for help and accepting support when it is offered. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

“We can take fry and release them into Mossom so their last taste of fresh water will be Mossom,” she said. “We will get some of our stock that way.” But there was some good news. Tanks containing 4,400 coho were spared from the fire and have been running properly since the blaze.That will go a long way toward helping to maintain the fish levels at Mossom Creek, although Foster does expect a dip in numbers four years from now as a result of the fire. Fish that spawn naturally in the creek will also help the process. After removing obstructions in the creek, more than 800 chum and 100 coho spawned at Mossom last season. Mossom has also been getting a lot of support from the city of Port Moody. Last night (Tuesday), council was scheduled to hold a special meeting after The Tri-City News’ print deadline to decide whether $10,000 in contingency funds should be given to the hatchery operators, the Burrard Inlet Marine Enhancement Society.

Mayor Mike Clay said last week the money could be used to help clear the site and allow the organization to carry on with its work through the winter. “We know it’s not enough money to rebuild the hatchery but it could bridge them for a little while,” he said. “We can make sure that the limited operations of the hatchery can continue through the winter.” The city is also looking at the possibility of moving a trailer onto the property, which could work on a temporary basis until a new facility is built. Clay said he is confident that the money will be available to rebuild the Mossom Creek Hatchery. He too, has received calls from numerous businesses and developers offering their support. “It was happening literally within minutes,” he said. “These things can really pull a community together.” • Elaine Willis, a Mossom Creek Hatchery volunteer, is asking anyone with photographs, press clippings and records from the hatchery to send them to elaineawillis@ gmail.com. gmckenna@tricitynews.com

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Midwife needs gear By Gary McKenna The Tri-CiTy News

A Port Moody midwife is pleading for the return of several pre-natal care instruments that were stolen from her vehicle last week. The equipment includes a Summit fetal Doppler ultrasound, a blood pressure cuff and a baby scale, and a cotton sling. “This has affected her ability to care for expecting mothers and newborns,” said Port Moody Police Department Const. Luke van Winkel. “She is hoping to have the items back, no questions asked.” Other news:

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A Surrey man is facing charges after a string of thefts occurred in the Newport Drive area last week. Multiple break-ins at a storage locker in the area were reported to police on Dec. 10 and, two days later, several cars, storage lockers and mailboxes were hit in the same area. On Dec. 15, a Port

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Two roadside suspensions were issued Saturday night as part of the Port Moody Police Department’s drinking-driving CounterAttack efforts. More than 800 vehicles were stopped in a 90-minute period, resulting in one seven-day immediate roadside prohibition and another 24hour prohibition. Six violation tickets were also issued along with five warnings, while one man was arrested for breach of conditions. The roadblock was not the only place police were catching impaired drivers. Officers dealt with one impaired driver who received a 90-day prohibition for alcohol while a 24-hour prohibition was issued for drugs. Moody police officer found a male in the area matching the suspect’s description from the previous files. The 29-yearold was arrested and is currently facing charges of possession of a breakin instrument and two counts of break and enter.

license plate number of the suspect vehicle. A description of a vehicle involved in a robbery at Terra Vista Place 15 minutes later matched the first theft and police were able to arrest the suspect along St. Johns Street. The bike was recovered along with some tools and a 30-year-old Surrey man is facing two counts of theft under $5,000, theft of a vehicle, two counts breach of probation and one count of possession of stolen property.

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A stolen red mini-bike is being returned to its owner in Port Moody. The bike was taken in a robbery at 3:30 p.m. on Dec. 13 in the 200-block of Cornell Way but the victim was able to get a

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Exposed, then arrested Man busted after spotted by jogger By Gary McKenna The Tri-CiTy News

Port Moody Police arrested a man last Wednesday afternoon for allegedly masturbating near a trail in Bert Flinn Park on the city’s north shore. A jogger spotted the man and quickly ran away until she was able

to get her phone and call police. A suspect was arrested in the area and later released on conditions and is facing indecent exposure charges. In a press release, Port Moody Const. Luke van Winkel said people need to aware of their surroundings and should always take steps to ensure their safety when they are alone on the trails. “This includes utilizing

well-lit places whenever possible, running with a friend, carrying a cellular phone, keeping music down or using only one ear-bud when walking or running,” he said. “While incidents like this are rare in the community, they can serve as a reminder to all of us that we must all do our part to keep ourselves and our community safe.” Two similar incidents occurred in Coquitlam in the last few months.

In late September, a man exposed himself in a stairwell at Centennial secondary school; the next month, a man exposed himself near the school. Van Winkel told The Tri-City News the investigation in Port Moody is ongoing and that police would be talking with Coquitlam RCMP investigators to determine if there is any connection between the cases.

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Loaded with gas, van is seized Police have seized yet another van modified with massive tanks to carry stolen gas, this time parked across the street from a Coquitlam elementary school. The cube van was found loaded up with large plastic containers around 6 p.m. last Wednesday. A hazardous materials team was called and it drained about 200 l of gasoline from the tanks. The van was found on Porter Street between Smith Avenue and Como Lake Avenue, close to Porter Street elementary. Coquitlam RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung said the vehicle posed a serious safety risk to the surrounding neighbourhood. “Gasoline fumes are extremely flammable,” he said.“It’s basically like driving a bomb in the back of a truck.” The gas van was the fifth discovered in Metro Vancouver in the past two months, following three that were busted in Vancouver and one in Surrey. Vancouver Police Const. Brian Montague said black market gas is nothing new but drivers have been calling in more tips after a dangerous incident in October that saw a van burst into flames on Vancouver’s

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A cube van found on Porter Street in Coquitlam last week — across the street from Porter Street elementary school — contained hundreds of gallons of gasoline. “It’s basically like driving a bomb in the back of a truck,” said Coquitlam RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung.

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James Park Elementary School Annex 1761 Westminster Avenue Port Coquitlam, BC Thursday, December 19th, 2013 10:00 a.m. local time Access to the Annex is off Coquitlam Avenue at the back of the school grounds Closing date and time: Tuesday, January 7, 2014 15:00 (3 P.M.) Local Time

Close to 1,300 lb. of food was jammed into a police car on Saturday as part of Coquitlam RCMP’s Cram the Cruiser event for Share Family and Community Services. The monthlong food drive at the Coquitlam detachment culminated Dec. 14 with a final push outside Real Canadian Superstore at Westwood Mall. Despite cold weather, RCMP Const. Justin Christofferson said many shoppers took the opportunity to make a donation.You can still donate to the Share food bank by going to www. sharesociety.ca.

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The City of Port Moody’s hours vary through the holidays, except for essential services. City of Port Moody employees use earned leave or leave without pay during these reduced hours. Direct automated waste collection enquiries to the Works Yard at 604.469.4574. Please note that although your garbage and green waste will be collected on December 26, no Works Yard support staff are on duty that day. Make utility payments online or at the drop box located in the breezeway at the rear of City Hall. In case of a public works emergency, please call the After Hours Emergency Line at 604.461.3456. Regular hours resume Thursday, January 2, 2014. Mayor, Council and staff look forward to serving you in the New Year.

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• Most meetings start at 7pm in Council Chambers, Port Moody City Hall, 100 Newport Drive • Regular Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month except during August and the fourth Tuesday of December. • Committee of the Whole meetings are held as needed. Committee of the Whole procedures allow for a more informal discussion of issues. • We’re now live streaming our regular Council meetings at www.portmoody.ca/watchlive. While you’re on our website, sign up for Council e-notifications. • Get an agenda package at City Hall, the Port Moody Public Library or on our website at www.portmoody.ca/agendas. • *Our Inaugural Council Meeting is on December 2 This notice is provided in accordance with Section 127 of the Community Charter.

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Tri-City News readers sent some of their photos from the CP Rail Holiday Train festivities on Monday. Above, the well-lit train zooms by in PoCo, where (below) a free public skate was part of the fun. Right, Lewis, 11 months, giggled his way through the event. Far right, the Dyck family poses in front of the brightly decorated CP Train. MORE PHOTOS, NEXT PAGE.

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aybe the hand-over of recycling to Multi Material BC won’t be a disaster. But for the program to work, it has to be two things: userfriendly and cheaper than the current system. Concerns that MMBC was gouging cities with hefty fees for hard-to-achieve low contamination rates seems to have abated. The threshold appears to be attainable and, what’s more, there is a lengthy process that must be followed before cities are docked the fee; as well, cities will have plenty of opportunities to clean up their act before they are slapped with a fine. After some painful beginnings, the industry-led nonprofit organization charged with the responsibility of taking over recycling in B.C. seems to have softened its stance and come to acceptable agreements with cities on how paper packaging, plastics and containers will be dealt with in the future. And for some cities, including Coquitlam and Port Moody, the deal could mean a slight break on utility charges — or at least a slower rise as garbage, water and sewer rates are likely to increase in future. This is important because we know prices for packaged products will rise to cover the cost of the program and people shouldn’t be dinged twice. Still, there is one caveat to this whole project and that is the handling of glass, which won’t be allowed in recycling carts beginning in May. In the case of Port Moody, which has declined to operate a glass depot on behalf of MMBC, a request for proposals will go out to find an operator that can handle these breakables. Thus, it’s important for MMBC to find the right contractor. One idea would be to co-locate glass depots in conveniently located stores. It’s a no-brainer that without convenience, glass will become a big problem — and a potentially messy and dangerous one, at that. If MMBC truly wants to ensure its packaging is dealt with properly, it will do its best to ensure glass drop-off is easy and trouble-free. And if cities want to make sure their contamination rates stay low, they will need to educate residents about expectations and what it could cost them if they throw organic materials or other contaminants into the bin.

Oil, gas and election: Premier looks back at ’13 BC VIEWS Tom Fletcher

fter a whirlwind year that started with a comefrom-behind election win, Premier Christy Clark sat down with me for the traditional year-end interview in her Victoria office. Here are excerpts from that discussion: Tom Fletcher: Premier, you surprised a few people this year. What surprised you the most about 2013? Premier Clark: I guess it was the disconnect between the pollsters and the pundits and the public. I did have a sense all the time that the citizens were thinking something different in the run-up to the election campaign. I wondered,‘Am I missing something here or are they missing something?’And I guess it turned out that it wasn’t me that was missing something. Fletcher: The liquefied natural gas export proj-

ect is going to use a lot of natural gas, especially in the early years. Will B.C.’s greenhouse gas reduction targets (20% reduction by 2020, 80% by 2050) have to be changed? Clark: I don’t have a clear answer on that yet. We are working with the companies on exactly how we are going to structure their environmental commitments and costs, and their electricity costs versus using gas, the total royalty tax regime. We’re looking at that as one package. However that turns out, though, this opportunity to export natural gas to Asia is the single biggest opportunity we have ever had as a province to reduce greenhouse gas emissions around the world. In shipping this to China, we are going to help them wean themselves off some of the dirtiest coal anybody’s burning anywhere in the world. Fletcher: If B.C. is going to get credit for displacing coal use in Asia, shouldn’t B.C.’s coal exports, even though it’s metallurgical coal, count in our greenhouse gas total as well?

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EXTRA ONLINE: A longer version of this interview, with video, can be found under the Opinion tab at www.tricitynews.com. Clark: I know that the academics and pundits are going to get all mired in competing sets of numbers and studies. For me, we have a chance to do good for the world and we’re going to take it. Fletcher: On oil pipelines, your agreement in November with Alberta Premier Alison Redford involves B.C. supporting her effort for a national energy strategy. What do you see it doing in the future? Clark: The big idea that she’s trying to pursue with that is a strategy that will connect us, east to west, in energy. Energy grids are much better connected north to south than they are east to west. So she’s trying to pursue a pan-Canadian strategy for the exchange of energy, whether that’s hydroelectricity or natural gas or what-

ever it is. We haven’t been intimately involved with it until recently, so we’ll see where it goes. Fletcher: There’s a perception out there, fuelled by the opposition, that you campaigned against oil pipelines and now you’re turning the tanker around, as it were, to be in support of them. What do you say to that? Clark: It’s typical of the other guys to reinterpret and misquote. That’s what they do, they’re in opposition. What I said was: We have five conditions that must be met in order for heavy oil to be considered to go ahead in British Columbia. That has not changed. The five conditions remain in place. As of today, none of them have been met. The only thing that is different today, from before the election, is that now I no longer stand alone in supporting the five conditions. I have one other premier supporting me, and that’s Alison Redford.

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onto new ground, often following other utility corridors or highways, in order to avoid pipeline construction in heavily developed parts of the Lower Mainland. While the company will pay more in property tax to municipalities transected by the pipeline, Anderson said the company also expects to agree to additional benefits on a community-bycommunity basis. Municipal wish lists range from playground

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Kinder Morgan Canada says it expects tankers carrying oil from an expanded Trans Mountain pipeline will be flanked by escort tugs from Burrard Inlet all the way to open ocean and be protected from other vessels by a recommended exclusion zone. The company sought to allay fears of a catastrophic crude oil spill in the Salish Sea Monday as it filed its long-expected formal application with the National Energy Board to twin the existing Trans Mountain oil pipeline from Alberta to its Burnaby tanker terminal. The $5.4-billion expansion would nearly triple the existing pipeline’s capacity to 890,000 barrels of oil per day. If approved, it would mean 400 oil tankers a year sailing through Vancouver harbour, up from about 60 now. Mike Davis, Kinder Morgan’s director of marine development, said the proposed “moving safety zone” would ban other vessels from coming within a set distance of a laden tanker, likely at least 500 metres, to reduce the risk of collision. Canadian and U.S. Coast Guard officials would decide the appropriate size of the no-go zone, he said, as they have the regulatory authority to put it in place. Current regulations require laden tankers to be accompanied by tug boats only in the Vancouver harbourBurrard Inlet area and in the Gulf Islands from Saturna Island to Race Rocks. Davis said Kinder Morgan recommends tugs also be mandatory where tankers now move unaccompanied — in the Strait of Georgia, from the Lions Gate Bridge to Saturna, and from Victoria right up the coast of Vancouver Island to the entrance to Juan de Fuca Strait. An assessment concluded extra tug requirements in those two areas would significantly reduce the risk of a tanker losing power and drifting onto rocks, he said. The company is also backing improved marine spill response requirements that Davis said would cut in half the response time of up to 72 hours in the Salish Sea. Kinder Morgan Canada president Ian Anderson said tankers have moved safely for 60 years but supported

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Thousands of lights to make you smile As we have in previous years, The Tri-City News is printing a list of large light displays in the Tri-Cities for Christmas. To add your home to The Tri-City News’ list, send your name and address along with details of your display (how many lights, special displays, hours and days of operation and any charities for which you’re collecting) to newsroom@tricitynews.com. As well, check out this story online for a map of local light displays.

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twinkling and dancing moving in patterns; all controlled by hundreds of microprocessors and computers; 36 panel displays and more. Check it out onYouTube by searching 678 Folsom Street. • 1417 Garibaldi Pl.: John and Trudy invite you to enjoy their homemade Christmas for the 32nd year. More than 100 hand-painted display pieces on the house and in the yard.

Two themes: traditional Christmas with manger scene, shepherds, wise men and angels; plus contemporary Christmas with Santa, reindeer, toy trains, nutcrackers and singing snowmen — all lit up with more than 4,000 lights. Display is open daily from 4:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. • 646 Claremont St.: Head up the driveway for the best view — you’ll see: a complete

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open daily from 5 to 10:30 p.m. • 678 Folsom St.: The Magic of Lights lives here — and has for years, viewed each year by thousands of people. Roof-top graphic display screen, 27-footwide with 22,000 LED lights; planters have large wire-framed trees that show the magic of lights. Santa herding reindeer moving thought the air — 50,000 plus lights programmed,

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• 927 Lillian St.: Thousands of twinkling lights, polar bears, penguins, Santa, shivering snowman, horse and carriage, trees, reindeer, snowflakes, presents and more. Open daily until Jan. 2 from 4:30 to 11 p.m. • Cable Court: All 20 houses on the culde-sac are lit up for Christmas — some a little and some a lot. (Access Cable Court off Dewdney Trunk Road, turning on Buoy Drive.) • 2988 Forestridge Pl.: The Bilesky family display features lots of lights and yard decorations from Disney characters, wise men and angels to a herd of grazing reindeer on the rooftop. Santa appears out of the chimney and there is a photo area where you can take your picture with a lifesize Santa. Lights are on daily until Jan. 2 from 6 to 10 p.m. Donations are accepted for Variety — The Children’s Charity • 545 Sunset Ave.: This house has two eight-foot trees that dance to music, 2,000 lights on the roof, a candy stick fence and much more — 15,500 lights in all. Display is

nativity, baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph, shepherds and the three wise men, plus Santa and Mrs. Claus, reindeer, Christmas trees and more. As well, lights — there are more than 7,000 — are set to music. Display is open daily from 5 to 10 p.m. Donations accepted for the Knights of Columbus Charities.

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than 100,000 lights Lights are set to music, Inspiration forthe thisfor opulent jewelry plus ground displays and display includes Inspiration this opulent jewelry was The Palace ofSanta Versailles – synchronized to music snowmen, Claus was The Palace of Versailles – to elves. France’s plus a decorated 70-foot home and his Display is home to France’s King from Louis XIV tree. Lights will be on open to 10 King 5 Louis XIVp.m. Sunday to Thursday, 5 eachinday. 1682 in 1682 to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 5 to 11 Also, the city of p.m. Contributions to Coquitlam invites the food bank will be gratefully accepted. The you to check out homeowners request its displays at city that, as a courtesy to their neighbours, visihall, the Spirit tors don’t block or turn Square and next around in driveways. to Lafarge Lake. • 1228 Oriole Pl.:

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Up to $15,000 in Discounts

YEAR END SUPER SALE 2013 Chevy Silverado Ext. 4WD

2013 Chevy Sierra Ext. 4WD

2013 Chevy Silverado Crew 4WD

Auto, V8, well equipped.

Auto, V8, keyless entry, bluetooth, stability control, HD cooling. #5195

2012 & 2013 LIQUIDATION EVENT

Tri-City News Wednesday, December 18, 2013, A15

ALL MAKES & MODELS | UP TO 50% SAVINGS 2012 MODELS 2013 MODELS

2012 Dodge Grand 32 loaded vans, LEFT Caravans Fully media centre. FULL STO ‘N’ GO

15,995

MSRP $38,655 Savings $13,660

24,995

Only $

158 PMT

Power windows & door locks, 6-speed manual, front bucket seats, premium cloth seat trim, Sirius XM satellite radio, 6 speaker system, AM/FM stereo, CD player with MP3 playback, 10 airbags, remote keyless entry, OnStar.

PAYMENT

/Bi-weekly Freight Incl.

2014 Cruzes to Choose From

22,995 150 PMT

2012 Cadillac SRX AWD Luxury SUV, fully loaded, leather.

13,995 OR 88

2012 Chevrolet Tahoe 4WD

21,995

14,995

27,995

Only $

177 PMT

29,995

143 PMT

Hotline: 604-507-7480

2013 VW Passat

LEFT

Auto, air, loaded, CD.

102 PMT

#5010

128 PMT

OR $

#5129

#5166

15,997 OR $103 PMT $19,860 OR $128 PMT

2013 Nissan Murano

7 2013 Ford Fiesta LEFT 5 Door

LEFT

Luxury, fully loaded, alloys.

Auto, air, fully loaded, CD.

LEFT

Auto, air, loaded, CD.

#5179

28,995 OR $191 PMT $13,997 OR $88 PMT

15,995

#5024

2012 Mitsubishi Spyder Convertible

LEFT

22,997

4 2013 BMW X1 LEFT 4WD

LEFT

Luxury, leather sunroof, alloys.

Luxury, loaded, sunroof.

#5166

PMT

LEFT

17,495

27,995 $

113 PMT

LEFT

150

PMT

12,997

2012 Chevy Corvette Convertible

Full luxury, power sliding doors, etc.

#5003

PMT

#5120

#5237

25,997 OR $170 PMT $34,995 OR $231PMT

2013 Nissan Maxima

LEFT

Luxury, loaded, sunroof.

2013 Hyundai Elantra GT 5Dr.

Auto, air, loaded, CD.

LEFT

Fully loaded sports car.

19,995

#5312

#4692

42,995 OR $286 PMT

26,995 OR $177 PMT

#5376

17,595

Brand New 2014 Dutchman Trailers

184 PMT

2595 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam www.EagleRidgeGM.com

2 BLOCKS WEST OF COQUITLAM CENTRE NEXT TO TIM HORTON’S

2000 VW Cabrio #0547 .......................... $6,995 2001 Grand Caravan #4673 ................ $1,995 2001 Ford Explorer #5601 .................... $3,595 2002 Pontiac Montana #5213 ............. $2,995 2003 Ford F150 XLT #8714 .................. $6,995 2004 Ford F350 SD Diesel #0081 .. $12,995 2005 Buick Allure #4605 ....................... $4,995 2005 Ford Focus ZXW #4934............... $5,995 2006 Chevy Trailblazer 4WD #8345................................................. $7,995 2006 Chevy Uplander #4945 ............... $5,995 2006 Hyundai Elantra #4815 ............... $5,995 2006 Jeep Liberty #1028 ...................... $7,777 2006 Nissan Titan LE Crew 4WD #4943.............................................. $16,995 2007 Chevy Aveo LT #4771 ................. $5,995 2007 Chevy Colorado Crew 4WD #4985.............................................. $14,995 2008 Chevy Avalanche 4WD #4660.............................................. $17,995 2008 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer #4650 ........................................... $15,895 2010 GMC Sierra Ext 4WD #4947 ... $18,995 2011 GMC Sierra 4WD #4987 ......... $18,877 2011 Toyota Camry #4363 ................ $12,995

#4702

2012 Chevrolet Malibu

#5017

OR $

2012 Town & Country

Buys of the Week

Auto, air, loaded, mags.

Luxury sedans, loaded.

2013 Hyundai Genesis

103 PMT

OR $

#5134

LEFT

#5166

2012 Hyundai Sonata

LEFT

Luxury, leather, loaded.

Only $

19,997

2013 Mazda 6

OR $

2012 Ford Mustang 4 LEFT Convertible

#5285

2012 Dodge Journey RT AWD

Fully loaded, rear vision camera, bluetooth.

#185155

PMT

OR $

2012 VW Jetta

#5259

23,995 OR $156 PMT $17,855 OR $116 PMT

#4940

#5350

15,995

LEFT

#5166

#5085

2013 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible

Luxury SUV, loaded, mags.

Auto, air, loaded, CD.

170 PMT

LEFT

Auto, air, loaded, CD.

Luxury, leather, sunroof.

158 PMT

#5395

Only $

LEFT

2012 Ford 4 Escape LTD 4WD LEFT

Auto, air, luxury, loaded, alloys.

26,995

Only $

PMT

Auto, loaded, sunroof, alloys.

#5329

Auto, air, loaded, CD.

#5194

2012 GMC Acadia AWD

Auto, V8, fully loaded.

Auto, air, fully loaded, CD.

24,995

#4CR0556

189 PMT

2012 Nissan Altima

#5056

2012 Toyota Yaris 5 Door

#5388

2013 GMC Sierra Crew 4WD

36,995

12,995

Fully loaded luxury SUV.

60 months

#4952

Only $

2013 GMC Terrain AWD

Fully loaded, luxury SUV.

160

170 PMT

2013 Hyundai Sonata GLS

#5282

OR $

Auto, air, fully loaded, CD.

Only $

2013 Chevrolet Equinox AWD

26,995

Only $

NEW 2014 Chevy Cruze

103 PMT 13,995

Auto, 6cyl., AC, loaded

158 PMT

Luxury, loaded, power slider, backup camera, alloys.

2012 Chevrolet 6 LEFT Impala

Only $

LEFT

Auto, air, fully loaded.

#5166

OR $

2013 Chrysler 27 LEFT Town & Country

C PACKAGE

MSRP $38,655 Savings $13,660

2012 Toyota Corolla

From New M S R P

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All prices & payments are net of all incentives and are plus taxes, levies and $495 documentation fee. Vehicles not exactly as illustrated. Bi-weekly payments based on 96 mo. term, 4.99% APR, $2000 down. Total paid: ’13 Silverado Ext, $32,864, ’13 Sierra Ext, $32,864, ’13 Silverado Crew $35,360, ’13 Camaro, $38,272, ’ ‘13 Terrain, $32,864 ,13’ Sierra Crew 4WD $35,360 ’12 Acadia $36,816, ’14 Cruze price is $17,595, payment is a 60 mo. lease, 0% APR, $0 down, total paid $9,909, res. $6,686. * - grace period.

• Crowned Interior Roofs • Tinted Frameless Windows • Aluminum Wheels • Mega Sofa Option

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• PAA Through Storage • King Bed Standard (Industry First) • Power Adjustable Awning • Black Tank Flush Standard

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19,995 778-216-1882

All prices & payments are net of all incentives and are plus taxes, levies and $495 documentation fee. Vehicles not exactly as illustrated. Bi-weekly payments based on 96 mo. term, 4.99% APR, $2000 down. Total paid: ’13 Town & Country $32,448, ’12 Grand Caravan $21,424, ’13 Sonata $24,128, ’12 Corolla $18,512, ’13 Mazda6 $21,424, ’12 Impala $17,264, ’13 Passat $26,624, ’12 Altima $21,216, ’13 Murano $39,728, ’12 Yaris $18,304, ’13 Fiesta 18,304, ’12 Mustang $26,624, ’13 Genesis $35,360, ’12 Escape $29,744, ’13 X1 $48,048, ’12 Sonata $21,424, ’13 Maxima $36,816, ’12 Jetta $19,968, ’12 Spyder $23,504, ’12 Journey $31,200, ’12 Malibu $17,056, ’12 Escalade $81,536, ’12 Corvette $59,488.

A14 Wednesday, December 18, 2013, Tri-City News

Up to $15,000 in Discounts

YEAR END SUPER SALE 2013 Chevy Silverado Ext. 4WD

2013 Chevy Sierra Ext. 4WD

2013 Chevy Silverado Crew 4WD

Auto, V8, well equipped.

Auto, V8, keyless entry, bluetooth, stability control, HD cooling. #5195

2012 & 2013 LIQUIDATION EVENT

Tri-City News Wednesday, December 18, 2013, A15

ALL MAKES & MODELS | UP TO 50% SAVINGS 2012 MODELS 2013 MODELS

2012 Dodge Grand 32 loaded vans, LEFT Caravans Fully media centre. FULL STO ‘N’ GO

15,995

MSRP $38,655 Savings $13,660

24,995

Only $

158 PMT

PAYMENT

/Bi-weekly Freight Incl.

2014 Cruzes to Choose From

22,995 150 PMT

2012 Cadillac SRX AWD Luxury SUV, fully loaded, leather.

13,995 OR 88

2012 Chevrolet Tahoe 4WD

21,995

14,995

27,995

Only $

177 PMT

29,995

143 PMT

Hotline: 604-507-7480

2013 VW Passat

LEFT

Auto, air, loaded, CD.

102 PMT

#5010

128 PMT

OR $

#5129

#5166

15,997 OR $103 PMT $19,860 OR $128 PMT

2013 Nissan Murano

7 2013 Ford Fiesta LEFT 5 Door

LEFT

Luxury, fully loaded, alloys.

Auto, air, fully loaded, CD.

LEFT

Auto, air, loaded, CD.

#5179

28,995 OR $191 PMT $13,997 OR $88 PMT

15,995

#5024

2012 Mitsubishi Spyder Convertible

LEFT

22,997

4 2013 BMW X1 LEFT 4WD

LEFT

Luxury, leather sunroof, alloys.

Luxury, loaded, sunroof.

#5166

PMT

LEFT

17,495

27,995 $

113 PMT

LEFT

150

PMT

12,997

2012 Chevy Corvette Convertible

Full luxury, power sliding doors, etc.

#5003

PMT

#5120

#5237

25,997 OR $170 PMT $34,995 OR $231PMT

2013 Nissan Maxima

LEFT

Luxury, loaded, sunroof.

2013 Hyundai Elantra GT 5Dr.

Auto, air, loaded, CD.

LEFT

Fully loaded sports car.

19,995

#5312

#4692

42,995 OR $286 PMT

26,995 OR $177 PMT

#5376

17,595

Brand New 2014 Dutchman Trailers

184 PMT

2595 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam www.EagleRidgeGM.com

2 BLOCKS WEST OF COQUITLAM CENTRE NEXT TO TIM HORTON’S

#4702

2012 Chevrolet Malibu

#5017

OR $

2012 Town & Country

Buys of the Week

Auto, air, loaded, mags.

Luxury sedans, loaded.

2013 Hyundai Genesis

103 PMT

OR $

#5134

LEFT

#5166

2012 Hyundai Sonata

LEFT

Luxury, leather, loaded.

Only $

19,997

2013 Mazda 6

OR $

2012 Ford Mustang 4 LEFT Convertible

#5285

2012 Dodge Journey RT AWD

Fully loaded, rear vision camera, bluetooth.

#185155

PMT

OR $

2012 VW Jetta

#5259

23,995 OR $156 PMT $17,855 OR $116 PMT

#4940

#5350

15,995

LEFT

#5166

#5085

2013 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible

Luxury SUV, loaded, mags.

Auto, air, loaded, CD.

170 PMT

LEFT

Auto, air, loaded, CD.

Luxury, leather, sunroof.

158 PMT

#5395

Only $

LEFT

2012 Ford 4 Escape LTD 4WD LEFT

Auto, air, luxury, loaded, alloys.

26,995

Only $

PMT

Auto, loaded, sunroof, alloys.

#5329

Auto, air, loaded, CD.

#5194

2012 GMC Acadia AWD

Auto, V8, fully loaded.

Auto, air, fully loaded, CD.

24,995

#4CR0556

189 PMT

2012 Nissan Altima

#5056

2012 Toyota Yaris 5 Door

#5388

2013 GMC Sierra Crew 4WD

36,995

12,995

Fully loaded luxury SUV.

60 months

#4952

Only $

2013 GMC Terrain AWD

Fully loaded, luxury SUV.

160

170 PMT

2013 Hyundai Sonata GLS

#5282

OR $

Auto, air, fully loaded, CD.

Only $

2013 Chevrolet Equinox AWD

26,995

Only $

NEW 2014 Chevy Cruze

103 PMT 13,995

Auto, 6cyl., AC, loaded

158 PMT

Luxury, loaded, power slider, backup camera, alloys.

2012 Chevrolet 6 LEFT Impala

Only $

LEFT

Auto, air, fully loaded.

#5166

OR $

2013 Chrysler 27 LEFT Town & Country

C PACKAGE

MSRP $38,655 Savings $13,660

2012 Toyota Corolla

From New M S R P

DL#8214

• Crowned Interior Roofs • Tinted Frameless Windows • Aluminum Wheels • Mega Sofa Option

#TR0009

• PAA Through Storage • King Bed Standard (Industry First) • Power Adjustable Awning • Black Tank Flush Standard

BLOW OUT PRICE from

• Fully Enclosed Underbelly • 13,500 AC Ducted AC • Power Tongue Jack • Stabilitrack Suspension System

MrFinanceBC.com

19,995 778-216-1882

All prices & payments are net of all incentives and are plus taxes, levies and $495 documentation fee. Vehicles not exactly as illustrated. Bi-weekly payments based on 96 mo. term, 4.99% APR, $2000 down. Total paid: ’13 Town & Country $32,448, ’12 Grand Caravan $21,424, ’13 Sonata $24,128, ’12 Corolla $18,512, ’13 Mazda6 $21,424, ’12 Impala $17,264, ’13 Passat $26,624, ’12 Altima $21,216, ’13 Murano $39,728, ’12 Yaris $18,304, ’13 Fiesta 18,304, ’12 Mustang $26,624, ’13 Genesis $35,360, ’12 Escape $29,744, ’13 X1 $48,048, ’12 Sonata $21,424, ’13 Maxima $36,816, ’12 Jetta $19,968, ’12 Spyder $23,504, ’12 Journey $31,200, ’12 Malibu $17,056, ’12 Escalade $81,536, ’12 Corvette $59,488.

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Fire Safety - this Holiday Season The holiday season is a time to gather with friends and family. The Tri-Cities Fire Departments recommend the following simple tips to help keep you, your family and your home safe this holiday season. Candles

Christmas Trees

♦ Extinguish all candles when leaving the room or going to sleep.

♦ If using a fresh cut tree – select one with a strong green colour and the needles are difficult to pull from the branches.

♦ Keep candles at least 30 cm (1’) away from anything that can burn; such as clothing, bedding, books, curtains or Christmas trees.

♦ Make a fresh cut off the bottom of the tree and be sure to immerse the trunk in water. Replenish daily.

♦ Use sturdy non-tip, non- combustible candle holders that are large enough to collect dripping wax.

♦ Place your tree at least 1 m (3’) clear from any heat sources and clear of all exits.

♦ If a power outage occurs, use a flashlight instead of candles.

♦ If the tree is artificial, be sure that it is labeled, certified or identified by the manufacturer as fire-retardant.

♦ Choose battery operated “flameless” candles as a great alternative to open flame candles. They are readily available and add a nice ambiance to your home without the risk.

Holiday Lights

Cooking

♦ Check all light sets prior to using. Discard any frayed or damaged sets.

♦ Never leave cooking unattended, especially when cooking with oil or grease.

♦ Use approved light sets only. DO NOT OVERLOAD CIRCUITS.

♦ If a pot catches fire, carefully slide a tight fitting lid over the pot to smother the flames.

♦ Use proper clips instead of staples to hang outdoor lights.

♦ Always turn off the lights before leaving home or going to bed.

♦ If a fire ignites on the stove, in the oven or in the microwave oven; turn off the heat source. ♦ Never use water on a grease fire.

Heating ♦ Space heaters should always be plugged directly into an outlet – never use an extension cord. ♦ Turn off space heaters when the room is not occupied or when going to bed.

WORKING SMOKE ALARMS SAVE LIVES! ENSURE THERE IS ONE ON EVERY LEVEL OF YOUR HOME.

Have a safe and happy holiday season from your Tri-Cities Fire Departments.

♦ Always keep all combustibles at least 1 m (3’) clear of space heaters. ♦ Ensure all your home-heating appliances (furnace, gas fireplace, wood-burning appliances & chimneys) are in good, clean working condition and serviced on a regular basis. Coquitlam Fire/Rescue 604-927-6400

Port Coquitlam Fire & Emergency Services 604-927-5466

Port Moody Fire/Rescue 604-469-7795

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Fabulous fiction for middle school-age readers A GOOD READ Reta Pyke

anadian literature for children and teens has expanded in the last few years.You may be surprised to see what Canadian publishers have produced this year. The following are five novels that are great reads to share with (or give) the middle school kid in your life: Prince Puggly of Spud and the Kingdom of Spiff is the second novel Robert Paul Weston has written entirely in rhyming verse. Puggly has been appointed Prince of Spud in place of the absent king. Over in neighbouring Spiff, the king cannot

convince his daughter to get off her tower of pillows and wear something other than pyjamas for their upcoming ball. What will happen when father and daughter are ridiculed by their ultra-fashionable guests? How can the

terminally unfashionable Puggly fulfill his duties and attend the Spiffian ball when he has never been to a party in his life. An enjoyable combination of Dr. Seuss and Roald Dahl, this is a great novel to read aloud to with your children or class. If you’re interested, Weston’s first novel in rhyming verse is the rollicking adventure Zorgamazoo, complete with plucky heroine, creatures from the underworld, space aliens and lobotomies. Jack Lime is an amateur detective and high school student who agrees to solve cases for his fellow students in return for future favours. But the life of a detective isn’t easy, especially when you have

to navigate the politics of high school, stay on the good side of the principal and fight off the occasional bout of narcolepsy. In The Further Adventures of Jack Lime by James Leck, Lime is at it again. This time, he’s investigating game fixing, art theft and evil corporations. This is excellent middle school crossed with film noir. Jane, the Fox and Me by Fanny Brit and illustrated by Isabelle Arsenault is a moving graphic novel written for a middle school audience but it speaks to any age. Hélène has become an outcast, shunned and tormented by people who her once her friends. Ostracized, depressed and alone, Hélène feels she cannot turn to her already

overworked mother; instead, she finds solace in Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre.The minimal, poetic text and muted illustrations highlight the bleakness with which Hélène sees her world.This is an emotional book to be read with eyes, and heart, wide open. Jewish summer camp is not Dahlia Sherman’s idea of a good time. But instead of the boredom and drudgery she expected, Dahlia is greeted by two ghost girls, an old overgrown hedge maze and the mystery of disappearing campers. Soon, Dahlia is lost in the maze and deep into the mystery, using all her math club analytical skills and her magic sleight of hand to escape. Path of Names by Ari Goelman

is a unique adventure combining a nerdy heroine, Jewish folklore and a ghost story with the normal anxieties of summer camp, fitting in and sibling rivalry. It is a great book for someone looking for something different, or for that kid who has read everything. Adam is spending the summer at a seaside campground with his family, which would have made it the best summer ever except that his best friend decided to abandon him and stay home to look after a sick dog. A constantly rotating cast of friends livens up Adam’s summer and provides a distraction from his annoying family but it is Theo’s magical stories

about driftwood that make Adam’s summer the most amazing and eye-opening. Driftwood is awardwinning author Valerie Sherrard’s latest addition to her list of moving youth literature. Sherrard’s life-like characters draw you into this beautifully written novel, then Theo’s driftwood folktales reach out in profound ways. These are just a few of the fabulous Canadian books for kids published this year. Visit the library to find these or for more suggestions on other great new titles. A Good Read is a column by Tri-City librarians that is published every Wednesday. Reta Pyke works at Port Moody Public Library.

“Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy.”

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Port Coquitlam Christian Assembly

Coquitlam Presbyterian Church

948 Como Lake Ave. 604-939-6136

Christmas Eve Service Tuesday, December 24th

7:00 - 8:00 pm A special evening for the entire family. Join us in a candlelight setting as we sing favourite carols.

Christmas Eve Services

Featuring Scripture Readings, Carols & Candlelight 5:00 pm Contemporary with Kidz Khoir 7:30 pm Traditional with Organ, Choir & Brass Ensemble Christmas Day Service 10:00 am ALL WELCOME Come early for best seating.

1932 Cameron Ave., Port Coquitlam

604-942-1622

tim@cultivatechurch.ca

Christmas Eve Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Candlelight Dec 24thth—6Service pm Dec 24th—6 pm Dec 24 —6 pm

Blue Mountain Blue Mountain Baptist Church Baptist Church

Baptist Church 450 Blue Blue Mountain Mountain at at Austin Austin 450 450www.bluemtnchurch.ca Blue Mountain at Austin www.bluemtnchurch.ca www.bluemtnchurch.ca

Ioco United Church

1790 Ioco Road, Port Moody iocounitedchurch.ca

Christmas Eve Services Tuesday, December 24th 7:00 pm Family Service 9:00 pm Carol Service Everyone is welcome

Celebrate God’s Greatest Gift

• Christmas Eve Services ~ 4pm & 6pm • New Year’s Eve ~ Family Skate ~ 6:30 - 8:00pm, Wilson Rec Centre, PoCo • Sunday Services ~ 9:15am & 11:15am 1393 Austin Ave. Coquitlam 604-936-2313 www.myhillside.ca

King of Life Lutheran Church Christmas Eve Candlelight Services 4 pm, 7 pm & 11 pm Christmas Day Worship 11 am Dec. 29 Service of Favourite Carols 10 am 1504 Sprice Avenue Coquitlam (at Schoolhouse)

604-936-2939 Pastor Eric Krushel

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Dec. 19 Christmas and Candlelight 7:30 pm Dec. 22, Longest Night 7:30 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Services 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm Christmas Day Worship 10:30 am 1198 Falcon Drive, Coquitlam (corner of Guildford & Falcon)

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2318 St. Johns Street, Port Moody • 604-939-5513 Parking behind church

Christmas and New Year’s Mass schedule for Roman Catholic Churches in the Tri-Cities Christmas Blessings to All

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3141 Shaughnessy St. 604-942-7808

315 Walker St. 604-936-2525

828 Laval Square 604-936-1311

1320 Johnson St. 604-941-4800

821 Fairfax St. 604-939-1741

6:00 pm, 9:00 pm and Midnight

5:00 pm, 7:00 pm and Midnight

7:00 pm and Midnight

6:00 pm, 9:00 pm and Midnight

6:30 pm, 9:00 pm and Midnight

10:00 am and 12 Noon

9:00 am and 11:00 am

9:00 am (French), 9:00 am (English) 10:30 am and 12:30 pm 11:00 am (English/French)

9:00 am and 11:00 am

9:00 am, 10:45 am and 12:30 pm

New Year’s Eve

4:00 pm

5:00 pm and 11:00 pm (Holy Hour only)

5:00 pm

New Year’s Day

10:00 am and 12 Noon

9:00 am and 11:00 am

9:00 am (French), and 10:30 am

9:00 am (English) 11:00 am (English/French)

Pastor Asst. Pastor

Fr. Richard Au

Fr. Ronald Thompson

Fr. Patrick Chisholm

Fr. Mariano Barreto

Christmas Eve Christmas Day

Fr. Justin Huang

Fr. Claude Makulu, O. Praem

5:00 pm and 5:00 pm and 11:00 pm (Holy Hour only) 11:00 pm (Holy Hour only) 8:30 am, 10:30 am and 12:30 pm Fr. Craig Scott

Fr. Bruce McAllister

5:00 pm and 11:00 pm (Holy Hour only) 9:00 am , 10:45 am and 12:30 pm Fr. Tien Tran

Fr. Thomas Arackal, IMS

A18 Wednesday, December 18, 2013, Tri-City News

GRANTS AVAIlABlE: Coquitlam, PoMo

More grants in ’14 from Coquitlam Foundation The Coquitlam Foundation will be giving out a variety of grants to community groups in 2014. Along with a notice that the foundation is now accepting applications for grants, bursaries and scholarships, the foundation announced it recently created the new Coquitlam Foundation Community Fund (CFCF). Under the CFCF, the foundation will be better able to make grants in several areas, including: fine arts, performing arts and literacy; community wellness; culture; education; environment; and heritage. “This exciting new fund amalgamates sev-

eral older foundationdirected funds into one large, flexible fund,” foundation Chair Julie Fisher said in a press release. “Previously, the structure of our foundation-directed funds made it increasingly difficult to provide grants in areas other than those related to arts and culture. With the new CFCF, we have now positioned ourselves to respond to a broad range of requests.” Applicat ions for grants, bursaries and scholarships are being accepted until 4 p.m., Feb. 14. More information and forms are available at coquitlamfoundation.com Successful applicants will be notified in May

and will be invited to attend the Coquitlam Foundation awards celebration evening June 5 at the Evergreen Cultural Centre. Last year, the foundation distributed $114,000. In addition to its own foundation-directed funds, the Coquitlam Foundation manages 21 donor-advised funds on behalf of various groups, families and individuals. Its total endowment is now more than $2.5 million. The Coquitlam Foundation is pleased to accept donations to any of its funds c/o 1207 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, B.C., Canada, V3B 7Y3; or through its website.

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CommUNITY CAlENDAR THURSDAY, DEC. 19

DEC. 21: ToolS & CHARITY

• Northeast Coquitlam Ratepayers Association monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Victoria Hall, 3435 Victoria Dr., Coquitlam; all Burke Mountain residents are invited. Info: 604-941-2260 or 604-942-9725.

• Tools for the World, KMS Tools and Compassionate Resource Warehouse are hosting a fundraiser at KMS (110 Woolridge St., Coquitlam) to send a generator to help with rebuilding efforts in the Philippines following Typhoon Haiyan. Tools for the World is also collecting your old tools so they can be put to good use in the Philippines and other countries. Free smokies, pop and coffee. Info:toolsfortheworld@kmstools.com.

FRIDAY, DEC. 20 • Historical Fiction Book Club meeting, 10:30 a.m., at Heritage at Leigh Square, 2100-2253 Leigh Sq., PoCo; book being discussed is “Half-Blood Blues” by Esi Edugyan. New members should register online or email to reserve a spot at info@ pocoheritage.org.

ner, 2:30-4 p.m., 1932 Cameron Ave., PoCo. Also, there will be a food bank for the needy. Info: 604474-3131 or www.rccgtrinitychapel.com.

SUNDAY, JAN. 5

• Tree chipping, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Cedar Drive elementary school parking lot, 3150 Cedar Dr., PoCo; by donation to help fund

SUNDAY, DEC. 22 • RCCG Trinity Chapel free Christmas din-

PAC-sponsored events.

TUESDAY, JAN. 7

• Coquitlam prostate cancer support and awareness group (PCCN Coquitlam) monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Pinetree community centre, Coquitlam. All those involved with prostate problems are urged to come and share their concerns and experi-

ences in a strictly confidential atmosphere; no charge (donations are accepted). Info: Norm, 604-936-8703 or Ken, 604 936-2998.

THURSDAY, JAN. 9

• Blood donor clinic, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Port Moody city hall; city staff have all set up appointments to donate blood but there are empty spots that we need filled. To register for a time slot, call 1-888-2DONATE.

SATURDAY, JAN. 11

• Chip for Charity Christmas tree chipping by donation, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 2700 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam; donations of money or non-perishable food items will go to Share Family and Community Services. Sponsors: Teklar and Windsor Plywood.

PoMo Foundation is now taking grant applications The Port Moody Foundation is kicking off its next grant cycle and seeks letters of interest from eligible registered charity organizations needing financial support in 2014 for projects and programs that will benefit Port Moody. In 2013, the PoMo Foundation provided about $5,000 in grants to help local registered charities fulfill their goals of serving the community. Grants of $500 to $2,000 may be given this year and letters of interest should be submitted by Friday, Jan. 23 to: Port

Moody Foundation, 300 Ioco Road, Port Moody, BC, V3H 2V7. A copy should also be e-mailed to paul_thiel@telus.net. Letters of Interest should be limited to one page and outline a project or program that fits with the funding areas identified in the Foundation’s mission: social, cultural, ecological and recreational. The foundation will review all submissions and create a short list of those that best meet the funding criteria. Organizations selected will be notified in February and will be

requested to submit a more detailed funding application by March 8; successful grant applicants will be notified in May. “We are pleased that through our annual grant program we can assist these organizations in their work to enrich our community,” Port Moody Foundation president Robert Simons said in a press release. For further information, call Paul Thiel, grants committee chair, at 604-936-1104 or visit www.portmoodyfoundation.bc.ca.

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Preschool Children

Cookie Monsters • Creative Dance Ensemble • Glee Tots Dance Around the World • Music Munchers • Baby Sign Language Boot Camp • Cheerleading Rocks! • Badminton Level 1 Glee Club • Do You Think You Can Dance? • Yoga & Art for Kids

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A20 Wednesday, December 18, 2013, Tri-City News

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

Magic man does his best work at home with his kids By Janis Warren

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t’s been a pretty memorable year for Tony Chris. In May, the Tri-City magic man won two awards: the Close Up Magician of the Year from the Vancouver Magic Circle and the Stage Show Magician of the Year from the Fraser Valley Magic Circle. And, in June, he clinched the Children’s Entertainer of the Year accolades from both organizations. The four recognitions follow his success from last year when he became the only Canadian ever to win an international magic prize in the category of mentalism, from the Pacific Coast Association of Magicians in Seattle. “I just happen to be on a roll ZAny ZACk with winning,” he said from his River Springs home last week. Chris, whose real name is Tony Kazoleas, has been fascinated with the craft for 30 years and, these days, performs about 200 shows a year under the stage moniker Zany Zack. Kids’ birthday parties are his bread and butter.“I get such a rush from the smiles and the laughter and the applause,” he said. “For them, it’s a type of escapism from reality.” The same can be said for Chris, who grew up in rural Alberta in the 1970s and ‘80s with an “old world” Greek family. He had a strict upbringing and found solace in music. He sang and played guitar with a heavy-metal band called Gothica, which toured North America and Europe. But magic was also a love. At the age of four, he became entranced with the art form when his uncle pulled a coin from his ear. As a teen, his mother would drive him to the small public library where Chris would repeatedly check out the first volume of the Tarbell Course of Magic, which formed the foundation for his future career. “Magic was a small hobby that I did for the neighbourhood kids,” he recalled. “I would sell lemonade and they would get a free magic show with their drink.” Chris moved to B.C. in 1992 and studied law. Realizing it was a bad decision, he dropped out and, while unemployed, he was channel surfing one day when he fell onto a children’s program that had a magician who showed a card trick — and explained how he did it. The wheels in Chris’ head started to turn. He jumped up and grabbed the Yellow Pages to search for the nearest magic store. Luckily, there was one nearby and he went over and bought Mark Wilson’s Complete Course in Magic. “It was a pivotal moment for me,”he said. His wife, Penney, was supportive as Chris began a career in magic. By then, he had a day job and, at night, honed his repertoire, knowing that one day he would perform full-time. His magic career began to gain traction when their daughter, Shayla, was born. But all was not well. Chris could sense something wasn’t normal as she didn’t speak and had little eye contact. At three, he and Penney took in their child for a series of medical tests; she was diagnosed with autism. “Everything in our lives turned upside down,” he said. Five years later — and knowing there was a 50/50 chance any future siblings would also have the disorder — the pair had Dimitri. Again, they went to see specialists when he was three and got the same result. While Shayla is considered moderate high-functioning, Dimitri is mild high-functioning and is able to go to school. Chris and his wife recently pulled Shayla out from her Grade 10 year “because it just wasn’t working,”he said. Chris said his family challenges have taken a toll on his magic job. There have been times when busi-

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Tri-City magician and father-of-two Tony Chris (aka Zany Zack) won four major awards this year. In 2012, he was named the first Canadian to win an international magic prize in the category of mentalism, from the Pacific Coast Association of Magicians in Seattle. ness would be calling but he had to ignore it to take care of outbursts and other struggles. He also travelled less than other professional magicians to be closer to home. “It’s hard to juggle two autistic kids and a career,”he said. But, lately, with the wins and Penney now homeschooling Shayla as well as the kids getting older and more independent, Chris is coping better — though, he admits, he worries constantly about the future.

He is helping Shayla to write and record music for a new CD (Chris has released three children’s albums). He is also watching his nine-year-old son — a Grade 4 student at Coquitlam River elementary — grow into a fine young man and, most of all, he is thanking his blessings for marrying a strong woman. “It has been quite an adventure full of ups and downs and I wouldn’t trade it for the world,”Chris said. jwarren@tricitynews.com

And the MetFest rep is... An annual school district d ra m a f e s t i va l at Port Moody’s Heritage Woods s e c o n d a ry t h i s month resulted in that high school advancing to the provincials. Adjudicator Susan Bertoia selected Heritage’s Define: Love as the representative for School District 43 at the Sears Association of BC Drama Educators’ (ABCDE) Festival. She singled out the piece for its strong ensemble and solo work, said Riverside secondary drama teacher Nicole Roberge, who organized MetFest 2013 — a three-night showcase of one-act plays. This year’s MetFest saw an array of presentations from TriCity high schools: Pinetree (Here We Are and Seeing the Light); Dr. Charles Best (Death); Gleneagle (Back to the Future); Terry Fox (The Actor’s Nightmare); Heritage Woods (Colin’s Play and Playbuilt); Centennial (The Potman); Riverside (Trojan Women, and 15-Minute Hamlet); and Archbishop Carney regional secondary (The Importance of Being Earnest). The Sears ABCDE Festival happens April 30 to May 4, 2014, at Douglas College in New Westminster. ln 2011, Port Coquitlam’s Terry Fox secondary — under the direction of teacher Dan Tilsley — won four provincial accolades for outstanding acting in male and female roles in Putnam County Spelling Bee as well as outstanding choreography and musical virtuosity. And last year, the Riverside cast and crew of Grim won best visual design as well as outstanding ensemble. jwarren@tricitynews.com

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Portelance pairs with poet for publication A retired art teacher from Coquitlam’s Centennial secondary school has a new book out with a poet. Eighty-two of Don Portelance’s paintings are featured beside the poems of Candice James. The 178-page book is available for purchase (at a discounted price) through Portelance’s website — portelancestudios.com — or by emailing domar39@yahoo.ca. James is the poet laureate for the city of New Westminster, secretary-treasurer of the Royal City Literary Arts Society and a member of the League of Canadian Poets. Portelance is on the education faculty at the University of Victoria and teaches artistically gifted students at Place des Arts in Coquitlam. He plans to donate his book profits to the Share food bank.

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Art from the heart to High River students Festival of the Arts) will feature eight events over four days in February and includes an opening reception gala with jazz musician Jens Lindemann. Tickets can be bought from the Port Moody Arts Centre (2425 St. John’s St.), by calling 604-931-2008 or visiting portmoodyartsfest.ca.

More than 450 artworks from Tri-City residents and students were sent to High River, AB, this week to support them post-flood. The project, titled Hi Art From the Heart, was organized by Port Coquitlam art educator Diane Moran. The messages and art will be received by elementary students at Holy Spirit Academy, who Moran said have been taking classes in a community centre following the devastating floods in June.

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Sign up for one of the new adult classes being offered this winter at Coquitlam’s Place des Arts. Students of Sue Cowan will work on stilllife arrangements and develop drawing and painting techniques. A Painting A Day starts Jan. 16. Artist Joy Kirkwood will lead an acrylics on paper night class, beginning on Jan. 15, while teacher Stan Hunc has Drawing 102 and Painting 101. Visit the Maillardville facility at 1120

A Coquitlam director and writer has been named a semi-finalist in the Crazy8s competition. This month, Shannon Kohli’s pitch for an action/drama, titled A Spy’s Last Night, was shortlisted in the 15th annual film event — out of 154 applications. Produced by Rob Meekison, the narrative centres on a decision made by agent Tom Hudson: Risk his life to save the world from doom or have peas with supper. Six winners will be chosen in the film event, with their work premiering on March 1 in Vancouver.

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Rosenthal brings veteran leadership By Dan Ebenal The Tri-CiTy News

Montvale, New Jersey is a long way from Coquitlam. But watching Ryan Rosenthal on the ice with the Express you’d swear that he’s right at home. Rosenthal joined the Express this year as a 20 year old, after playing six games with the University of Vermont Catamounts last year. “When I decided to take a year of junior my assistant coach knew [Express coach] Barry Wolff here and put me in touch with him. Barry was really excited about it so I got excited and it all worked out for the best,”said Rosenthal. And it didn’t take long for Rosenthal to fit in, being named captain in his first BCHL season and quickly displaying a knack around the net that translates well in any league. “Since day one he’s been a leader. When we need a big goal he puts the team on his back and he creates it or finds it or scores it,” said Wolff. “I can’t say enough about him. Those are the kinds of kids you wish you had 20 of.” The 6’2” 200-pound forward has racked up 20 goals and 42 points in 33 games with the Express this season, good enough to put him in the top 10 in BCHL scoring. “I’ve been lucky so far and my team helps

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Coquitlam Express captain Ryan Rosenthal in a familiar position in front of the opposing goal in a game earlier this month against the Vernon Vipers. Rosenthal (above right) celebrates one of his team-leading 20 goals on the year. me with that,” said Rosenthal, adding he never expected to be among the league leaders coming into the season. “But obviously it’s fun to get points.”

But Rosenthal’s skills aren’t only limited to the offensive zone. He also plays a key role in penalty killing, taking key face offs and being called on to help

preserve a lead late in games. “I try to do a little bit of everything,” he said. “Obviously here I’m looked to to score some goals but I’m also one

of the bigger and older guys so they also look for me to be physical and create space for guys like [Adam] Rockwood and [Corey] Mackin.” Rosenthal said there’s

no one player he models his game after, although growing up in New Jersey, Patrick Elias, the Devils all-time leading scorer, has always been a favourite.

“I sort of take different things from different players,” he said. “There’s guys like Patrick Kane and [Alex] Ovechkin and obviously [Sidney] Crosby that have certain skills that you always look up to so I kind of try to take things from everybody but Elias was always my go-to guy.” After the season, Rosenthal plans on returning to the U.S. east coast, having accepted a scholarship to attend Northeastern University. “It’s right in Boston which is an awesome city. My older brother went to Northeastern so I know the school pretty well. When I went on my visit I felt right at home.” And when he takes to the ice with the Huskies next season, Rosenthal is convinced his time spent in the BCHL will have prepared him to move on to the next level. “I definitely will be more ready to go this time around in terms of responsibility in the D zone,” he said. “It’s a really offensive league so if you let down defensively team are going to capitalize.” sports@tricitynews.com

Eagles need double-overtime to get past Express By Dan Ebenal The Tri-CiTy News

The Coquitlam Express battled back from a two-goal deficit only to fall victim to Jonah Renouf’s overtime magic Sunday night. The Surrey Eagles’ leading scorer found the back of the net in double-overtime to hand the visiting Express a 5-4 loss. “[Renouf] made a nice play and delayed and

kind of decked our guy out and put it in. It was a great play by them,” Express coach Barry Wolff said of the overtime winner. Surrey jumped out to a 1-0 lead before Cameron Marks scored on the power play to bring the Express even at the end of the first. The Eagles scored twice early in the middle frame before Jackson Cressey brought the Express within one.

Corey Mackin notched Coquitlam’s league-leading 12th shorthanded goal to notch things at 3-3. Mackin scored again to give the Express their first lead of the game but Nicolas Pierog brought Surrey even again just 37 seconds later. The Express had a number of chances in a scoreless third period, capped off when Eagles net minder Devon Fordyce stoned Adam

Rockwood in the final 35 seconds and then turned away the rebound attempt by Ryan Rosenthal. “We had chances to score, their goalie came up big at the right time,” said Wolff. “We had a few chances late but we just couldn’t get it by the guy.” The Eagles outshot Coquitlam 40-33 with Gordie Defiel turning aside 35 shots in the Express net. Rockwood

and Rosenthal each notched a pair of assists to remain in the top 10 of BCHL scoring. The Express surrendered three first-period goals to the visiting Nanaimo Clippers who cruised to a 6-3 win Friday night. “We came out and didn’t play well at all in the first period but then we recovered. We probably lost the game in the first period for whatever

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reason,” said Wolff, adding the Express continue to have problems turning in a consistent 60-minute effort. “We’ve been battling that all year and we’re trying to figure it out. It’s all a maturity thing and sooner or later hopefully we can figure it out.” Bo Pieper had two goals and one assist while Canon Pieper notched a goal and a helper. Defiel made 27

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saves for the Express who outshot Nanaimo 34-31 after falling behind 16-7 in the first period. The Express were also hurt by the loss of Marc Biega who missed the weekend games with the flu. The Express will play their final game before the Christmas break Friday, when the Powell River Kings come to town. sports@tricitynews.com

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Olivia Fujii of the Port Moody Threat tries to go around Kadia Kindersley of the CMFSC Wildcats in U13 girls soccer Sunday. Port Moody won the game 2-1.

Port Moody athlete collects SFU honour Port Moody’s Krista Guloien is one of a handful of Simon Fraser University alumni who will be honoured in the new year. The Olympic medalist in women’s rowing will be recognized with the 2013 Outstanding Alumni Award for her accomplishments and

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HANS SCHROEDER Hans Schroeder passed away on Wednesday December 11, 2013 at the age of 79. Hans was a loving husband and a wonderful father. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. Hans leaves behind his wife Renate, son Peter and daughter Margot and siblings Hannalore, Ilsa and Abe. A small gathering will be held at the family home Sunday December 22, 2013 from 12 pm to 2 pm.

Rod passed away quietly at Surrey Memorial Hospital, 21 November 2013 at the age of 68. Rod was born in Windsor, Ontario and spent his youth involved in track and field, football, sailing and Sea Cadets. Rod went to Riverside High, graduated from the University of Windsor’s Faculty of Law in 1974 and passed the British Columbia Bar in 1975. Rod worked with various law firms and the Crown Prosecutor before establishing his own practice in Port Moody, BC. Rod tried his hand at many things before settling on law; he worked in the Ford Motor Company foundry, was a land surveyor for the City of Windsor and a grade school teacher with the Windsor Board of Education all the while working on his Bachelor of Arts. Rod was an avid sailor, writer of short stories and poetry, golfer, traveler, enjoyed tinkering over an engine and creating with wood. Rod retired to Gabriola Island. Rod is predeceased by his wife Joan (nee Macleod RN 2003) and his brothers Alfred Robert (1990) and sister-inlaw Marilyn (2010), and James William Edward (1991). Rod leaves behind Susan Sutherland

his partner of 10 years, his son Cameron and wife Kim (nee Smith) grandchildren Shaya (7 years), Cash (5 yrs), Mason (3 years), his daughter Morgan, Susan’s children; daughter Sherri and grandchildren Tovah and Morgan and 6 great grand children, daughter Shona and grandchildren Deon, Hunter, Shaelin and Kyler, son Joshua, and son Paul and grandchildren Braeden and Bailie, Rod’s six nieces and a nephew (BC, Ontario and Michigan), sister-inlaws Iris Brown (Windsor, ON) and Grace Brauss (Moncton, NB) and family in Scotland. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Celebrations of Rod’s life will be held both in the Lower Mainland and Gabriola Island. Lower Mainland: Saturday January 18, 2014 at the Old Mill Boathouse, 2715 Esplanade Avenue, Port Moody, BC from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Gabriola Island: Saturday February 1, 2014 at the Gabriola Golf and Country Club, 825 South Road, Gabriola Island, BC from 1:00 to 4:00 pm.

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Donald H Swank Passed away peacefully Dec. 10, 2013 at Crossroads Hospice in Coquitlam. He was born in Vancouver on June 6, 1923 and grew up in Surrey BC. Dad graduated from Queen Elizabeth High School in 1941, and worked in local sawmills until November 1942 when he volunteered to join the RCAF. Dad proudly served his country and became a bomb aimer. He was posted to England in Oct 1944. His fiancé Geraldine Wood was also in the RCAF and they were married in London in February 1945. They returned from the war where Dad found a job working for New Westminster Tire and Rubber. Dad then worked for the Prudential Life Insurance Company until 1953. He again switched careers and worked for BC Telephone Co as a cable splicer/trouble shooter. Dad earned the nickname “The Overtime King” at BC Tel as he very rarely refused overtime and also was the “go to” guy for difficult jobs. Dad retired from BC Tel in 1987. In 1957 he purchased a lot in Coquitlam and built his own house which they moved to in 1959. Dad’s hobbies included tending his large vegetable garden, radio and TV repair, wine making ( he boasted that his blackberry wine cost $.25 per bottle) and he loved playing bridge at the Dogwood Seniors center. In addition he dabbled in the stock market and joined an investment club. Dad was predeceased by Mom and his 3 siblings. He is survived by his children Frances Tutt (David), Wendy Bell (Greg), Sue Wheeler (Doug), Evelyn Hill (Joe) James Swank (Hana), ten grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held in the St. Mary’s Anglican Church Hall Sapperton in New Westminster, Saturday Dec. 21 at 2 pm. The family would like to thank the staff and volunteers at the Crossroads Hospice their excellent care and support. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Salvation Army or The Crossroads Hospice Society. To leave online messages of condolence please visit www.burquitlamfunerals.com

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Montessori Centre KLOCK, Grace Mary (nee Librandi) Aug 16, 1926 - Dec 3, 2013 Grace grew up with her first family in Port Moody. She married Tip Cave in 1946 and raised her family of 5 children in Port Coquitlam. In 1971 she married Ed and became part of the Klock family. Grace and Ed spent 32 happy years in Quesnel where they became part of the Moose Heights family. In 2006 Grace moved to Peachland. In each chapter of her life Grace created “family”. She was predeceased by her husband Ed, her son Glen, and her sisters Louise, Margaret and Doreen. She is survived by her sister Lucy, Her children Ted (Barb) Klock and Brian (Bea), Marlene, Ted (Donna) and Mel (Nancy) Cave. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren and many treasured unofficial family. Her families were the most important thing in her life and she loved them all. She was loved in return and leaves an empty place in their hearts. A Celebration of Life will be held in the spring when her gardens bloom again.

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CRAFTER’S OPEN HOUSE. Handknit gifts make great stocking stuffers! Hats, scarves, sweaters, & more. Prices from $2.50, cash only. Open Sat. Dec 14, 21, Sun. Dec 15, 1:00 to 5:00pm. 3142 Patullo Cres, Coq. Contact Glenda: 778-9903232

EDUCATION

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

CHRISTMAS CORNER

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We are conveniently located on the school grounds of GLENAYRE ELEMENTARY

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

EXPERIENCED CLASS 1 Drivers, F/T, P/T needed for California & Arizona produce hauling, excellent pay and benefits+ safety bonus and home time. Call Jerry or Brian 1-877-539-1750.

A Great Janitorial Franchise Opportunity

• Annual Starting Revenue of $12,000 - $120,000 • Guaranteed Cleaning Contracts • Professional Training Provided • Financing Available • Ongoing Support • Low Down Payment required A Respected Worldwide Leader in Franchised Ofﬁce Cleaning. Coverall of BC 604.434.7744 info@coverallbc.com www.coverallbc.com

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FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE

BUSY CONSTRUCTION Co. in Trail, B.C. is searching for an experienced Accounting clerk/ bookkeeper. Candidate is expected to be a self-starter and to be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of Conac Pivot System is an asset and the ability to take on multiple roles is looked at positively. Main responsibilities include: Accounts Payable - invoice transactions for goods received and prepare cheques when due; Payroll - collect payroll data daily and convert into daily tracking sheets, submittals and weekly payroll run. Please send resume to: johnwkm@shawcable.com or call (250)364-1541 for further details.

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Become a PLEA Family Caregiver. PLEA provides ongoing training and support. A young person is waiting for an open door...make it yours. y caregiving@plea.bc.ca 604.708.2628 w w w. p l e a . c a

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HELP WANTED

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130

PERSONAL SERVICES

HELP WANTED

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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

Delivering high end furniture. Experienced. F/T position.

6194 4-41 Hickory Dr. 45 Fernway Dr. 47-167 Fernway Dr.

CUSTOMER SERVICE F/T position also available.

8224 430 Decaire St 445 Schoolhouse St 1324-1423 Charland Ave 1500-1551 Dansey Ave

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

ANNACIS ISLAND PAWNBROKERS open ‘till midnight 7 days a week. 604-540-1122. Cash loans for Jewellery, Computers, Smartphones, Games, Tools etc. #1041628 Fosters Way at Cliveden. annacisislandpawnbrokers.com.

DELIVERY TRUCK DRIVER

Carriers Needed The following routes are now available to deliver the News in the TriCity area

PERSONAL SERVICES

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

Email resume to: admin@homecouture.ca Phone: (604) 521-7727

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8456 603-631 Regan Ave 604-644 Como Lake Ave (even) 605-621 Langside Ave 609-633 Smith Ave (odd) 708-756 Dogwood St (even) 709-729 Breslay St

If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161. INCOME TAX PROBLEMS? Have you been audited, reassessed or disallowed certain claims by Canada Revenue Agency? Call Bob Allen @ 250-542-0295 35yrs. Income Tax experience, 8.5yrs. with Revenue Canada. Email: r.gallen@shaw.ca C- 250-938-1944

9168 1610-1692 Windermere Pl 1718-1840 Heather Ave (even) 1720-1863 Windermere Ave 1735-1863 Lincoln Ave (odd) 3706-3826 Wellington St 3708-3758 Oxford St (even) 8450 702-754 Blue Mountain St (even) 835-925 Cornell Ave 701-763 Hailey St 802-946 Smith Ave 705-707 Townley St 8517 1120-1219 Bartlett Ave 961-971 Bayview Square 1305-1308 Bayview Square 1209-1216 Crest Crt 920-1005 Gatensbury St 1309 Harbour Dr 981-1005 Lillian St 1124-1209 Luxton Square 1209-1216 Ridge Crt 1200-1216 Tilston Crt 9211 3220-3224 Cedar Dr (even) 3233-3537 Fremont St (odd) 3311-3569 Handley Cres 725-875 Prairie Ave (odd) 3301-3362 Rae St 8154 2270-2498 Latimer Ave 2251-2498 Warrenton Ave 8314 373-375 Clayton St 559-622 Edgar Ave 347-390 Guilby St 559-619 Lougheed Hwy (odd) 560-621 Shaw Ave 9061 1793-1891 Aire Cres (odd) 2161 Lamprey Dr 1715-2191 Western Dr 8460 612-650 Clarke Rd 631-739 Como Lake Ave (odd) 801-832 Dogwood St 607-735 Lea Ave 630 Morrison Ave 9038 2281 Argue St 2287 Argue St 2381 Argue St 2387 Argue St

FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944

GENERAL LABOURERS OIL & GAS INDUSTRY GUARANTEED Job Placement

Other routes not listed may be avail. Please call to enquire. If you live on or near one these routes and you are interested in delivering the papers please call Circulation @ 604-472-3042 and quote the route number.

CONCRETE & PLACING

HERFORT CONCRETE

NO JOB TOO SMALL Serving Lower Mainland 25 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish *Granite & Interlocking Block Walls *Stairs *Driveways *Exposed Aggregate *Stamped Concrete. *Interlocking Bricks *Sod Placement EXCELLENT REF’S -WCB Insured

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CONCRETE & PLACING

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

Leo: 604-657-2375 / 604-462-8620

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com 156

SALES

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SALES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 260

ELECTRICAL

DC ELECTRIC (#37544). Bonded. We specialize in jobs too small for the big guys! *24 HOUR SERVICE* 30Yrs exp. Free est. 604-460-8867. Lic. Electrician A+, BBB member Expert trouble shooter, All types of Electrical work 24/7 604-617-1774 RENTALS: These listings cover all types of rentals from apartments, condos, office space, houseboats and vacation homes. So if you’re in the market to rent, or looking for a roommate, start here. bcclassified.com

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SALES

The Surrey Leader has an opening for an experienced Advertising Sales Representative.

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SPIRITUAL

Psychic Healer

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• Labourers • Tradesmen • Class 1 Drivers

Discover the power of Energy Readings by Angela

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Call 24Hr. Free Recorded Message 1-888-213-2854

DON’T LET TIME & DISTANCE STAND IN YOUR WAY.

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS req’d between 2am and 5:30am. Must have reliable vehicle. Great parttime income. Call 604-313-2709

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SOLVE ALL PROBLEMS OF LIFE.

40 Yrs Exp.. She’ll tell you Past, Present & Future Specializing in *Palm, *Tarot Cards, *Crystal Ball Readings.

HOME CARE/SUPPORT

Reunites Loved Ones

LEGAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

SPECIAL $20 All Readings

CARE AIDE REQUIRED FOR HOLIDAY RELIEF Must have certificate and own transportation. May lead to permanent.

Call 604-862-3071 or Email: goldenagesupport@shaw.ca

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

One visit will amaze you! CALL TODAY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW.

604-653-5928

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages, relocation allowance, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop. Full-time permanent with benefits. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info at: hannachrysler.ca. Fax 403-854-2845; Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net. WANTED Head Falconer. Respon for working and mnging indus and commercial sites independently. Must have min 15yrs falconry exp, 6yrs exp working in bird mgmt $25/hr www.vancouverfalconry.com

PERSONAL SERVICES 171

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

A+Spa 604-942-8688 3640 Westwood St.

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APPLIANCE REPAIRS

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

Searching for your dream home or selling it? This is the location. Listings include everything from acreage, farms/ranches to condos and waterfront homes.

MAJOR Appliance Repairs to All Makes JIM PUGH Owner/Technician

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30 Years+ Experience

175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS

WANTED F/T Cook at SUSHI DEN Rest. 609 abbott st. vancouver. 2 yrs. exp.high school diploma. wage: $2240/mth.40hrs/wk. apply: sushiden94@gmail.com duties: cook japanese meal,plan menu, create item. staff training.

9236 2423 Avon Pl 2428 Nile Gate 9017 1221-1286 Gateway Pl 2309-2438 Kensington Cres 1215-1266 Kensington Pl 1217-1265 Knights Crt 2306-2378 Nottingham Pl

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Advertising Sales Representative

8504 801-836 Lonlac St 804-826 Gatensbury St 1189-121 Brisbane Ave 1205-1221 Lamerton Ave 8630 810-1013 Saddle St 820-962 Ranch Park Way 1001-1011 Palmdale St 2820 Norman Ave 2950-2970 Admiral Crt 3065-3086 Butternut St 3108-3109 Starlight Way

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Ph: 604-941-3277

3755 Bracewell Court, Pt Coq.

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CLEANING SERVICES

• Home Dinner Parties • Meetings • Funerals • Weddings • B-B-Ques • Birthdays • Anniversaries . housecleaning 604-551-3255

ABBA CLEANING SVS. Honest Professional Cleaning at Reas Price.Flat Rate.604-506-7576

Kristy 604.488.9161

threescocatering@shaw.ca or Visit us at: www. threescompanycatering.ca

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EDUCATION

The ideal candidate will have experience, be a strong communicator, well organized, self motivated and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. A car and a valid driver’s license is required. The Leader is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private independent newspaper company with more than 100 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii. Send your resume with cover letter by January 10th, 2014.

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By joining the number one community newspaper serving Surrey/North Delta, you can realize your full potential while contributing to one of the fastest growing communities in Canada. The team environment at The Leader will inspire you to the highest level of customer partnership and reward your motivated approach to excellence.

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Jim Mihaly publisher@surreyleader.com The Surrey Leader #200-5450 152nd Street, Surrey, BC V3S 5J9 www.blackpress.ca

PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM PRA Tra with one of Canada’s largest Train Practical Nursing trainers. Pra FREE Math, English & Biology Upgrading* -F Career Placement Assistance -C Financial Options Available -F Hea Health Care related careers have an expected annual growth rate of 2.4 percent in BC over the next 10 years. gro *Conditions Apply

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Tri-City News Wednesday, December 18, 2013, A27 HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 288

PEDRO’S Contracting & Drainage. Landscaping, Water Lines & Cement work. Call 604-468-2919.

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

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356

2 HUNGRY PAINTERS. Int/Ext, In the area 35 yrs. Power wash. Refs. WCB. Free Est. 604-467-2532

If I can’t do it It can’t be done

FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

Central Creek Construction Refinish & Sand Hardwood Floors & New floors. 604-773-7811. WCB & BBB. centralcreek@gmail.com www.centralcreek.com

HOME REPAIRS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

RUBBISH REMOVAL

bradsjunkremoval.com

Hauling Anything.. But Dead Bodies!!

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR SALE. My Piano accordion collection of 16 piano accordions. Priced from $190. to $1500. (604)853-7773 (Abbotsford)

20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !

REAL ESTATE

604.220.JUNK(5865)

Call Robert 604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222

Serving Metro Vancouver Since 1988

INTERIORS: Baths (reno’s/ repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, flooring, tiling, plumbing, painting, miscellaneous, etc. VERSATILE! EXPERIENCED IN OVER 30 LINES OF WORK! * Quality work * Prompt Service * Fair prices For positive results Call Robert SERVICE CALLS WELCOME

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HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

RENTALS 706

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

MAPLE RIDGE

1 BEDROOM SUITE Renovated $715/mo Util + sec pkng extra No pets. Close to amen.

McIntosh Plaza Suit Mature Adults

752

TOWNHOUSES

NEWLY Renovated 2 & 3 Bedroom Townhomes. Unique floor plans, walk out basements, large balconies and ample storage space. 1190 Cecile Drive, Port Moody, BC leasing@rentmidwest.com 1(888) 313-6991

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1097/mo - $1199/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available. 19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938

22330 McIntosh Avenue

(604)463-6841

TRANSPORTATION

Polo Club Apartments

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

810

AUTO FINANCING

.Can-Pro Paint & Drywall. 3 rooms $250. Over 25 yrs of quality service. Insured/Free Est. 604-7717052

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GARDENING

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• DIFFICULTY SELLING? •

www.paintspecial.com

MISC SERVICES

Difﬁculty Making Payments? No Equity? Penalty? Expired Listing? We Buy Homes! No Fees! No Risk! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

✶Dump Site Now Open✶

Running this ad for 8yrs

SBroken Concrete RocksS $23.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $23.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

$59.00 Per Ton

Meadows Landscape Supply

604-465-1311

Clean, Quiet Well Managed Bldg. 3 Blocks to W.C. Express W 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites W 3 Appliances W Secured Garage Parking W Adult Oriented W Ref’s Req’d & Absolutely No Pets

mikes hauling 604-516-9237

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19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows

TREE SERVICES

604.465.7221 PORT COQUITLAM

PRO ✶ ACC PAINTING LTD - Est. 1989 F WCB, Insured, Licensed F Free Estimates F Many References F All Types of Painting

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

B.J. (Brad) Curtis B.A.

Prompt Delivery Available

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.

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(604)465-1311

CRESCENT Plumbing & Heating Licensed Residential 24hr. Service

meadowslandscapesupply.com

• Hot water tanks • Furnaces • Broilers • Plugged Drains 778-862-0560

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

❞A ALL RESIDENTIAL❞

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

Residential & Commercial “Award Winning Renovations” 32 Years of Experience

604-728-3009

info@jkbconstruction.com www.jkbconstruction.com

RENO & REPAIR

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

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005

MOVING & STORAGE

100% Heating & Plumbing 24/7

ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020

Certified, Insured & Bonded

TRIPLE A MOVING

RELIABLE & AFFORDABLE

Journeyman Call 604-345-0899

From $50/hr. 1, 2, & 5 Ton Trucks Available • Piano Service Available • Licensed • Reliable Serving all of Lower Mainland! 604-466-3101/604-505-4798 1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

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CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

Coquitlam Centre “Raphael Towers”

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

2 bdrm - $1250- $1275 1 bdrm & den- $965

CHIHUAHUAS, tiny tea cups, ready to go now, 2 males. $650. Call 604794-7347 Chocolate Labradoodle Puppies non-shedding, multi generation. Ready soon! $995. 604-355-9881. GERMAN SHEPHERD Pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines. 604-856-8161.

604-537-4140

Coquitlam:

Clean, quiet apt blk. Suites to rent. Sorry no pets.

Family owned & operated for 40 yrs.

515-525 Foster Avenue 2 Bedroom suite available immediately (heat and hot water included). Pet allowed.

TOWNHOMES 3 Bedroom townhouse available immediately (heat and hot water included) with laundry hook up. Pet allowed. 3 Bedroom townhouse available now (heat and hot water included) with laundry hook up. Pet allowed.

Contact: Mihaela 604-600-4213

P/B GERMAN ROTTWEILERS 3 female pups. Vet ✓. Ready to go. $500/each. 778-899-3326

329 PAINTING & DECORATING Fisher Painting & Power Washing Call for your Xmas Paint Specials. 604-931-4399 or cell 778-839-0545 Rooﬁng Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.

Tar & Gravel DAsphalt D Interlocking shingles DTorch-on Membrane D Laminated shingles All types of Roofing Repairs Free Estimates NO Headaches NO Surprises NO Excuses

604-467-6065

TOY YORKI-POOH, 2mos old. Paper trained, shots and dewormed, 2 lbs. Mom & Dad - 5lbs ea. $700. 604-351-3347 YELLOW LAB PUPS. 1 female. Ready to go. Vet checked. $500. 604-852-6176 Abbotsford. YORKSHIRE Terrier Puppies. 2 males, ready to go. Shots, dewormed. $1200 ea. (604)304-1131

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 506

COQUITLAM

Welcome Home !

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

604-595-4970 www.benchmarkpainting.homestars.com JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

CASH for all Vehicles FREE Towing QUICK Service ALWAYS Available 778-865-5454 The Scrapper

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

750

Derek Manor 2048 Manning Ave.

COQUITLAM 1 brand new bdrm ste $900 incl granite counters, utils & security alarm, N/P. 604-492-4206 COQUITLAM bright spac 1 Bdrm + den. Laundry. N/S, no dogs. Jan 1st. $675/mo. Call (604)937-3534. COQUITLAM Central. Legal suite in brand new house: 1 Bdrm grnd lvl full bath, laundry, st.steel appli’s, garage pkng. Nr Como Lake, rec ctr & park. Avail Jan 1st, NS/NP. $950/mo incl utils. 778-867-4989.

COQUITLAM Mundy Prk 2bdr gr/lvl full bath, shared laundry. Dec 15th. N/S. $925 incl utils. 604-617-3599 PORT COQUITLAM: new 2 bdrm suite. Cls to schools, shops, buses. $950/m inc hydro. Cat ok. Avl. now. Smoking ok outside. 604-690-0564

TOWNHOUSES

COQUITLAM CENTRE AREA

TOWNHOUSES Heat SH/W S Prkg S Avail Jan 1.

2 bdrm / $925/mo. No pets ~ Ref’s req’d. PORT COQUITLAM; 2 Bdrm apt, $815/mo, quiet family complex, no pets, call 604-464-0034

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES! 2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

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

COQUITLAM Centre area. 1 Bdrm grnd lvl, quiet, priv ent, w/d, fenced yard. $650 incl utils. 604-941-4166

COQUITLAM: 2 Bdrm townhouses in quiet family complex, no pets. From $965/mo. Call 604-942-2277.

800 sf S Impeccably clean

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

SUITES, LOWER

COQUITLAM, large 2 bdrm near all amens, lndry, big yard. $750 + 40% utils. Jan 1. NP/NS. (604)761-8307

MISC. FOR SALE

STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Rated best painting & moulding company (2010 & 2012) by consumers.

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

CENTRAL POCO - clean 1 bdrm + den g/l suite. No lndry, N/S, N/P. $700/mo. Danny 604-377-7729

752 560

CALL

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PORT MOODY bright, very clean 3 bdr, w/1bdr inlaw ste, 1700s/f, wetbar, 2baths, w/d,awesome deck, f/p ns/np, $1600 +utils. 604-283-9055.

Coquitlam Falcon Dr. 1 bdrm grnd flr bright, sep ent, NS/NP $750 incl utils/cbl 604-374-8605

RUBBISH REMOVAL DISCONNECTED PHONE? National Teleconnect Home Phone Service. No One Refused! Low Monthly Rate! Calling Features and Unlimited Long Distance Available. Call National Teleconnect Today! 1-866-443-4408. www.nationalteleconnect.com.

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

845

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL PORT COQUITLAM, 1500 - 3000 sq ft. Ground floor commercial area. Facing onto city park. 1 blk from Lougheed/ Shaughnessy intersection. Call 604-464-3550.

Call (604) 931-2670

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

604-812-9721

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jsarowa@shaw.ca or 604-897-1546

CASH FOR X-MAS

COQUITLAM CENTRE large, clean bright, newly reno’d ground level 1 Bdrm & den (2nd bdrm?) with 2 full baths, w/d. NS/NP, no parties. $895 incl utils Avail now. 604-240-2262

Robert J. O’Brien

604-728-5643

604-464-3550 RENAISANCE ON SHAW 555 Shaw Avenue, Coquitlam Studio, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments very close to Lougheed mall and sky train station. Contact manager, Nova at: 604-618-7467 or email novashaw@shaw.ca

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

APPLIANCES

10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofing & Siding. CA. Re-roofing, New Roof Gutters.

“JUST A GREAT JOB!”

2007 MERCEDES. A luxury car like no other. This fully loaded Mercedes S550 4-Matic S class. Premium and comfort package includes - navigation, voice command, heated and cooled seats, power rear shades and blinds, premium sound system, panoramic roofs both front and rear. Absolutely has it all. Very clean inside and out. No accidents. 150,000 km. Asking $29,500 OBO. Contact me via email for further information at:

Call 604-944-2963

Medallion Court Apt / Townhomes

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

PATTAR ROOFING LTD. All types of Roofing. Over 35 years in business. 604.588.0833

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

S Incl heat/ht water, wndw cvrngs S Close to bus stop S Walk to shoping/medical/WCE S Across from park w/Mtn views S Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

COQUITLAM

LOVE BIRDS. 5 baby peach faced love birds.1 month old. Like being together. $50/pair or $75 single bird. 604-859-5752 (Abbotsford)

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

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

Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

1 Bdrm suite $775 2 Bdrm corner suite $925

(604)936-5755

LABRADINGER cross pups, ready to go born Oct 17, $500/each. Call (604)845-3972

$45/Hr

Large 2 br located in a Central Coq Co-op. $810/mo. No subsidy. Close to transit, schools, and shopping. Sandy 604 945 5864 sandy@terramanagement.ca

AFFORDABLE MOVING From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

2 bdrm bright apt.

Blue Italian Mastiff & Matiff/Boxer X pups, ready for good homes, view parents, vet checked/1st shots, $500. Text to view (604)819-2697

LAB GERMAN Shepherd Rottie pup, male, 12 wks old, vet check, $495; Call 604-864-1004.

Northstar Painting Ltd.- The Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and Exterior Projects. Master Painters at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reliable, Efficient & Quality Paint. 778.245.9069

KITCHEN & BATH RENOVATIONS Complete Bsmt finishing. Excellent job guaranteed. Joe (604)721-0069

PETS

Great Pyrenees pups, female, 1st shots, parents on site, ready now $600. Call (604)798-5069

Home Renovations and New Construction

Dean 604-834-3076

477

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

EAGLE ROOFING

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

PETS

BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

www.affordablemoversbc.com

APARTMENT/CONDO

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New Year, New Assessment

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For most, the process behind property assessment calculations is confusing. How did they get to that number? Why does the building across the road have a lower or higher value than this one? Is there anything I can do about this?

share a joint presentation where they review how they set the business property tax rate. I think it is fantastic that the three cities are working together on this presentation as, obviously, there are similarities in their processes. With all the growth throughout the Tri-Cities, there have been some changes in the assessments in the past that have concerned business owners. This workshop is a chance to educate businesses on the process and their options. We welcome all business owners or business property owners in the Tri-Cities to this free workshop. Enjoy a free lunch and learn about the decision-making processes that affect your bottom line.

These are all fair questions that are asked by most business owners and business property owners. As they say, knowledge is power; so, the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Cities of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody as well as the BC Assessment Authority, will be hosting a free workshop to help educate businesses on how the property assessment system works, and how cities determine the business tax rate.

Event details: What: Business Assessment and Taxation 101 Workshop When: January 8th, 2014 11:30am to 2:00pm Where: Coquitlam City Hall Council Chambers, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam Registration: This is a free event. Lunch will be provided. Pre-registration is required at www. tricitieschamber.com or 604.464.2716. We hope to see you there, Michael Hind Executive Director, Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce

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The folks at BC Assessment – North Fraser Region will be joining us January 8th, 2014 at Coquitlam City Hall to explain the assessment process and the rights of the land owner. This should be an interesting presentation that helps answer the question ‘how did they get to that number?’.

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We want to hear from you Answer and WIN $150 in prizes! We’re taking a look at the services we provide to our membership. If you’re a Chamber member, your feedback is vital in our continued efforts to improve our programs, services and communication. Our Membership Survey is located on our website at www.tricitieschamber.com. The results will be compiled and used to help determine our future plans as your Chamber of Commerce. Everyone who takes the time to answer the survey will be entered into a draw to win $50 to our December Restaurant of the Month the John B Pub and a $100 gift card to Coquitlam Centre! Just remember to include your name and contact information at the end of the survey. Your input is greatly appreciated. Deadline for entry in the draw is Wednesday January 15th, 2014.

Congratulations to our 2013 Chamber Member of the Year, Mark Pettie!

ark, owner of Pettie Insurance and Financial Services grew up in Port Coquitlam and has been active in the community for many years. He has served on the Port Coquitlam Spirit Committee since 2009 and sponsored and organized the Rising Stars Recognition Night honoring athletes that represented the city and province at national and international competitions. In 2010, he made presentations to all three city councils to gain support to bring the 2010 Olympic Torch Relay to the Tri-Cities. As a result of his efforts, the 2010 Olympic Torch Relay came to the Tri-Cities where thousands of people experienced the Olympic torch relay. Lately, he has been active with the Coquitlam Express Hockey Club in founding the Canucks Alumni night which raised $3500 for the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation. He has also served on the Chamber Board of Directors where he was actively involved in the Gala and Golf Tournament committees. As if he wasn’t busy enough, this year he coChaired the Coquitlam Terry Fox run, which saw the fundraising increase from $3000 to $14,500 and participation from 200 to over 500. We’re happy to honour Mark as our Chamber Member of the Year for 2013. Congratulations!

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Who: Société francophone de Maillardville / Festival du Bois

Who: INDEPENDENT REFRIGERATION What: A commercial HVAC-R company servicing the Tri-Cities and lower mainland since 2002.

What: A non-profit organization offering services and activities in French and promoting francophone and Francophile culture.

Where: 105-1730 Coast Meridian, Port Coquitlam

Where: www.maillardville.com

INDEPENDENT REFRIGERATION is a commercial HVAC-R company servicing the Tri-Cities and Lower Mainland since 2002. We offer HVAC-R services for new construction, commercial tenant improvement, maintenance programs, and 24/7 service. In addition, INDEPENDENT REFRIGERATION is a bonded gas contractor and sheet metal contractor.

Founded in 1983, Société francophone de Maillardville is a non-profit organization that was formed by combining 11 existing francophone associations serving the francophone community of about 13,000 people. The Society primarily offers services and activities in French and promotes francophone and Francophile culture.

As a family owned and operated business, we enjoy supporting other members of our own community, people who are passionate about their businesses and their families. Our professional staff provides reliable service and use industry leading equipment to ensure all your commercial needs are met. INDEPENDENT REFRIGERATION prides itself on offering customers environmentally conscientious choices for equipment and materials. “INDEPENDENT REFRIGERATION was started with a single goal in mind: to provide reliable and consistent service to our customers. Ten years later we are a growing team dedicated to identifying our customers’ needs and providing the best solution. The goal remains the same today. Our customers know us as professional and friendly. We provide high quality HVAC equipment and materials paired with environmentally friendly solutions. We take safety seriously; our team has the right tools and training and embed safety in everything they do.” – Michael Murray, Owner INDEPENDENT REFRIGERATION 105-1730 Coast Meridian, Port Coquitlam www.independentrefrigeration.com 604.837.9830

One of the most rewarding tasks we perform is helping new immigrants settle into their new country and ensure they are set for success. These new families, mostly from central and eastern Africa, need help finding employment, adapting to a new lifestyle, and fitting into a new community. It is always such a privilege to be a part of their journey. Another favourite thing about what we do is our Festival du Bois! The Festival is the largest francophone festival on the West Coast of Canada with about 15,000 attendees every year. It has real community spirit, which is highlighted every year by the hundreds of volunteers helping us making the event a success and the many local sponsors financial support. Our upcoming festival in 2014 marks our 25th Anniversary! Société francophone de Maillardville has been a Tri-Cities Chamber member for 15 years now and this relation has allowed us to meet with many new local businesses. The Chamber visibility and presence in the community help increase our Tri-Cities profile, which positively impacts the local economy. Société francophone de Maillardville is pleased to be able to contribute in this area through our annual 3-day festival. Société francophone de Maillardville / Festival du Bois 942-B Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam (604) 515-7070 www.maillardville.com

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But why? Floatation tanks are already well known in the European market, with popularity rising in North America. Floatation therapy is a scientifically proven method of stress relief, with a wide range of health benefits. These include pain relief, stress relief, enhanced athletic performance, increased relaxation and calm, enhanced creativity and much, much more. My Why? Opening Cloud 9 Float Spa has been one of my dreams for the last 6 years. There are many reasons why I was attracted to this specific business, but at my core there was one reason that really fueled my fire. We are all here to grow, expand and learn but many of us are too busy in our lives to slow down and take some personal time to recharge. The average person is running day after day, leading to potential burnout and illness. The float tank encourages you to live in the present moment, bringing your attention to the now. It is one of my passions in life to help others grow and achieve their goals and desires. I have experienced some amazing changes in people even after a couple of float sessions. We are creatures of habit (not always good habits); the floating environment brings clarity to things in one’s life and makes it easier for people take positive actions in their life, if they are open to it. I love offering a space where people come and unplug from there busy day and let it all go. Floating allows a person to slow down, recharge and most importantly learn more about themselves by listening to their body and mind. It’s in these moments of stillness that we truly learn and grow. I encourage you to stop by for a tour at 1192 Lansdowne Dr. in Coquitlam or please give me a call on my cell at 604-308-7412, so you can see and feel my passion for Cloud 9 Float Spa! You can reach the spa at 778-809-0902 as well. We also currently have some amazing Christmas specials on Gift Cards and float packages featuring over 20% off our regular rates. For chamber members mention the promo code ‘Chamber’ and receive $10 off your next float experience at Cloud 9. Travis, Cloud 9 Float Spa 403-1192 Lansdowne Dr, Coquitlam www.cloud9floatspa.com 778.809.0902

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