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Three mayors, one RV, one week Tri-Cities mayors will be ‘town hauling’ to Ontario By Janis Warren THE TRI-CITY NEWS

The Tri-Cities’ three mayors will be attending the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ convention starting May 30 in Niagara Falls but they won’t be flying. They’ll be hauling. Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart, Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore and Port Moody Mayor Mike Clay will drive a motor home

across the country, ending up at the annual FCM convention, with the aim of learning along the way about best municipal practices in other Canadian communities. During their week-long journey, the trio will visit with 23 other mayors “to discuss their success and changes” in local government, Moore said. “It will be a great way to share.” “It really is an opportunity to examine what kind of infrastructure challenges every community faces,” Stewart said. “We can learn a lot from each other.” Clay said he keeps in touch with civic politi-

cians from Alberta and Ontario whom he met on his first FCM convention in Calgary. Over the years, they have provided useful advice about municipal affairs. Clay said the Tri-City mayors hope to come back from their journey with fresh ideas to implement on home turf. The idea of the mayors’ adventure came at last year’s FCM in Vancouver. “We didn’t put much thought into it,” Moore said. “Earlier this year, I reminded Mike and told him we should do it. see WEBSITE WILL, page 9

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Mayors Richard Stewart of Coquitlam, Greg Moore of PoCo and Mike Clay of Port Moody are driving an RV to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities convention in Ontario. At left, the graphics for their “Town Haul” campaign.

Blue box shift may bring confusion By Jeff Nagel BLACK PRESS

B.C.’s new industryfunded recycling system debuts on Monday and the main change for most people is the ability to put many more types of containers and other packaging in the blue box. Milk cartons, aerosol containers, aluminum foil packaging and plant pots are just a few of the new items accepted curbside under the MultiMaterial BC system (see page 3 for how it’s being handled in the Tri-Cities). see GLASS IS, page 13

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How you recycle will change slightly in some Tri-Cities communities. For details on how, see story on page 3.

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‘needs’ budget, wants to talk to ed. minister: page 7 ■ Teachers plan another rally: page 8 ■ Gas up & help Tri-Cities public schools: page 8 ■ Also: Readers respond with letters to defend electives: page 11

Suspect sought in May 1 sex assault in Coquitlam Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect in a May 1 sexual assault on the Coquitlam/Port Coquitlam border. According to Coquitlam RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung, a woman was assaulted around 10:30 p.m. The victim was unharmed and was able to provide the suspect’s description to Coquitlam RCMP Sex Crimes Unit investigators. Investigators believe the suspect got off bus number 3322 on Route 169 at approximately 10:15 p.m. with the victim, then followed her to an area on Como Lake Avenue near Westwood

Sexual assault suspect. where the alleged sex assault took place. The suspect is described as a man in his early 20s, about 5’ 7” tall with a medium build

and a dark complexion and hair (he may be a First Nations individual); at the time, he was wearing a ball cap and lightcoloured clothing. He was last heading westbound from Westwood. Anyone who was in the area at the time of the assault or who may recognize the man in the composite sketch is asked to contact the Coquitlam RCMP Sex Crimes Unit at 604-9451550, quoting quote file 2014-11555. Anyone wishing to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-2228477(TIPS) or going to www.solvecrime.ca.

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WASTE NOT: MMBC takes over B.C.’s recycling next week

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Recycling changes kick in Monday across BC. How will they affect you? As of Monday, COQUITLAM When does the MMBC program start in your city? there will one July 2. Who is in charge of the recycling collection for organization single-family homes? MMBC and it has selected Smithrite Disposal to collect curbside recycling in in charge of reCoquitlam. cycling for the How are multi-family housing complexes being served? Multi-family buildings that select one of entire province. MMBC’s collectors will offset the cost of recycling collection. Buildings can negotiate directly with But how the Smithrite Disposal, Emterra Environmental or Waste Multi-Material Control Services Inc. What changes, if any, will your residents see in BC service is han- their recycling service? Starting in mid-May, residents will receive a new, light blue box to separate glass for dled in the Tricurbside collection starting July 2. Recycling will conCities depends tinue to be collected on the same day as garbage and other waste collection. on where you What is NOT included for the recycling collection (i.e., glass, newspapers, Styrofoam) and how do live. In a effort residents dispose of these items? A list of materials to make the new accepted in MMBC’s program is available at: recyclinginbc.ca/program/mmbc-materials-list. program easier Where will the recyclables go once collected? On for residents, The an annual basis, MMBC will be required to provide a third-party assessment (e.g., from an external auditor) Tri-City News regarding the end-of-life management, including final of the materials within the MMBC system. contacted each of disposition If a resident is dissatisfied with the recycling service, who do they call? MMBC has selected Smithrite the five municiDisposal to collect curbside recycling in Coquitlam. palities as well Residents can contact Smithrite at 604-529-4011. What impact will the new recycling program have as MMBC to see on taxes/taxpayers? Coquitlam’s new solid waste proresulted in a 20% savings on the 2014 garbage how the recycling gram utility rate; however, with MMBC now managing the recycling portion of the waste collection, recycling collection will will be a free service for Coquitlam residents. The cost work locally. for recycling will be the responsibility of the producCompiled by ers who create these materials. Janis Warren PORT COQUITLAM WHAT IS MMBC?

Multi-Material BC is a new nonprofit group in charge of managing residential recycling as part of a province-wide program to make businesses responsible for the packaging and paper products they sell.

When does the MMBC program start in your municipality? May 19. Who is in charge of the recycling collection for single-family homes? The city’s engineering and operations is the lead department responsible for the provision of recycling services. How are multi-family housing complexes being served? Multi-family complexes currently receiving recycling collection services from the city will continue to be serviced. The transition should be seamless; services will be provided per the 2014 Solid Waste Collection Schedule. The city will continue to work with multi-family complexes to encourage participation in this new program. We are only a phone call away and would ask residents to call 604-9275496 or 5488 for more information. What changes, if any, will your residents see in their recycling service? The list of materials accepted will be expanded to include such items as gable-top milk cartons, foam containers and packaging, plastic plant pots, aluminum packaging and certain types of film packaging and drink cups. Residents can visit the city’s website at portcoquitlam.ca/mmbc for details and specific information regarding the materials that are accepted. What is NOT included for the recycling collection (i.e., glass, newspapers, Styrofoam) and how do residents dispose of these items? Glass, soft and hardcovered books, foil gift wrap, cardboard boxes with wax coatings, paint and lubricant containers, spray cans, foam peanuts and metal hardware are some examples of materials that are not accepted. Please refer to the city’s website at portcoquitlam.ca/recycling or the RCBC hotline 1-800-667-4321, or check Recyclepedia for additional information. Where will the recyclables go once collected? Materials are transported to a material-recovery facility and are subsequently sorted, baled and shipped to be processed into pelletized chips for manufacturing purposes. Products such as auto parts, clothing, furniture and other goods are manufactured using recycled materials. If a resident is dissatisfied with the recycling service, who do they call? Residents should contact the city’s operation centre at 604-927-5496 or 604-9275488. What impact will the new recycling program have

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on taxes/taxpayers? The agreement with MMBC will mean the city will continue to provide collection services to residents and will receive financial incentives to offset a significant portion of the costs to collect recyclables. The amount the city will receive in incentives can be impacted by penalties paid for unacceptably high contamination rates and by other clauses in the contract. Until the city has some experience working with the contract, we are not able to speak to the net benefit to the city. Our key priority is making sure our residents receive seamless recycling services and are kept informed as we make this transition.

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When does the MMBC program start in your municipality? May 19. Who is in charge of the recycling collection for single-family homes? No change in service here. City staff will continue to collect recycling, green waste and garbage carts. How are multi-family housing complexes being served? Same as single-family homes, multi-family homes will be able to recycle a wider range of packaging while glass should be separated and taken to a depot. What changes, if any, will your residents see in their recycling service? New items that can now go into a recycling cart include: milk cartons, plastic garden plant pots and seedling trays, aluminum foil wrap, including aluminum take-out and baking containers, hot and cold beverage cups (like to-go coffee cups) and plastic cold drink cups and lids (like Slurpee cups). Residents can find a complete guide on what can go into their recycling, green waste and garbage carts online at portmoody.ca/mmbc. Residents can recycle foam containers and packaging, along with certain types of plastic film packaging, at a depot. What is NOT included for the recycling collection (i.e., glass, newspapers, Styrofoam) and how do residents dispose of these items? Starting May 19, glass is no longer allowed in a Port Moody recycling cart. Residents must take it to Encorp at 2554 Barnet Hwy. or 1045A Lougheed Hwy. in Coquitlam. Where will the recyclables go once collected? Once collected, the recyclables will be taken to the Emterra recycling facility in Surrey. Emterra is one of the partners in the Green by Nature joint venture selected by MMBC to process and sell recyclables. If a resident is dissatisfied with the recycling service, who do they call? If a resident is dissatisfied with the collection service in Port Moody, they can should call the city, just like before.

AN EXTRA CHANGE IN COQUITLAM Residents of Coquitlam will see an additional change to their trash collection with the switch to an automated service run by BFI Canada starting in July. But they’ll be getting their new trash and green waste carts soon. The delivery of the carts started on Thursday on Westwood Plateau.

What impact will the new recycling program have on taxes/taxpayers? The cost for picking up residential recycling is now offset by the producers of packaging and printed paper. Compared to 2013, single-family homes and townhouses saved $14 on their 2014 utility bills and condo dwellers saw a $30 decrease. In 2015, owners single-family homes and townhouses will see an additional $8 savings on their utility bill and condo dwellers will see a $7 decrease.

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When does the MMBC program start in your municipality? Aug. 1. Who is in charge of the recycling collection for singlefamily homes? MMBC. MMBC has selected Smithrite Disposal to collect curbside recycling in Anmore. How are multi-family housing complexes being served? Anmore has one multi-family complex and the village is currently in discussion with the complex as to the most effective way to manage their recycling. What changes, if any, will your residents see in their recycling service? In July, residents will receive a new, light blue box to separate glass for curbside collection starting Aug. 1. Recycling will continue to be collected on the same day as garbage and other waste collection. What is NOT included for the recycling collection (i.e., glass, newspapers, Styrofoam) and how do residents dispose of these items? A list of materials accepted in MMBC’s program is available at: recyclinginbc.ca/program/mmbc-materials-list. Where will the recyclables go once collected? On an annual basis, MMBC will be required to provide a third-party assessment (e.g. from an external auditor) regarding the end of life management, including final disposition, of the materials within the MMBC system. If a resident is dissatisfied with the recycling service, who do they call? MMBC has selected Smithrite Disposal to collect curbside recycling in Anmore. Residents can contact Smithrite at 604-529-4011. What impact will the new recycling program have on taxes/taxpayers? The cost of curbside recycling from single-family dwellings will transfer from the taxpayer to MMBC, on behalf of the businesses that supply packaging and printed paper to BC residents, as of Aug. 1, 2014.

BELCARRA

Belcarra did not respond to requests for information by The Tri-City News’ print deadline.You can find the village’s answers in this story at www.tricitynews.com.

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No thanks, NW says to trans. minister over Bailey bridges By Grant Granger Black Press

New Westminster council has declined B.C. Transportation Minister Todd Stone’s conditional offer of two temporary Bailey bridges between the Royal City and Coquitlam. New West closed the one-lane bridge across the Brunette River that connects Coquitlam’s United Boulevard to the Braid Industrial area for safety reasons in March. The city thought it had lined up a replacement Bailey bridge from the province but last week, Stone informed New West it must also accept installation of a second one to create a two-lane connection. The two cities have been at loggerheads for years over the crossing. New West wants to keep it at one lane because it says increasing the capacity would create additional congestion for the busy Brunette Avenue and Braid Street intersection. The dispute has headed to binding arbitration with a decision to be handed down before July 1. “Adding additional capacity would only make the situation worse,”

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Transportation Minister Todd Stone (right) on the Bailey bridge between Coquitlam and New Westminster in March. Mayor Wayne Wright wrote in the city’s response to Stone. “A recent study conducted for the cities of Coquitlam and New Westminster found that a two-lane crossing could see an increase of traffic of up to 80%, which would raise congestion back to unacceptable levels.” Wright said the city spent $30,000 in material and equipment in anticipation of the arrival of the bridge the province

had promised to provide without the condition it was now imposing. Wright asked Stone to honour that commitment by Tuesday. He suggested the province could provide a temporary bridge and postpone any decision on an additional bridge until the arbitrator makes a decision. N ew We s t C o u n . Chuck Puchmayr called the province’s position “blackmail” at Monday’s council meeting while

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Texting for help Kids will be able to call or text for support in crisis By Diane Strandberg The Tri-CiTy News

Help for School District 43 students facing bullying, depression, anxiety and addiction could soon be as close as their smart phones. Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore said this week that a long-awaited “I Am Someone” texting platform that has been in development since the district was rocked by several teen suicides in 2012, including the death of PoCo’s Amanda Todd, will be running by September. It will be linked to a resource and referral service called bc211 run by the United Way, which students can connect to by dialling 211. Moore revealed the details of the texting platform at the School District 43 board of education meeting Tuesday, telling trustees it’s the start of what could one day be a national program to link troubled children with resources. “Our goal is to go across Metro Vancouver and B.C., and ultimately across Canada,” Moore said, nothing that the pro-

gram is in the marketing phase right now, with the launch planned to coincide with the re-opening of schools in the fall. He said the service will be available via text from Wednesday to Sunday from 3 to 11 p.m., times during which students are expected to be most active based on data from similar programs in the U.S. Moore told trustees that there will be flexibility and the times could change depending on student need. While the goal is to enable students to connect with resources quickly via text, Moore said the idea is to put them in touch with people who can talk to them over the phone and provide them with support and advice. United Way’s bc211 program will also provide data about services gaps for youth in the Tri-Cities, enabling agencies and so-

cial service providers to better target programs to youth. Chris Eastman, a youth services co-ordinator for the city of PoCo, said he expects the texting platform will be a useful tool as young people spend a great deal of time on their cell phones. According to Eastman, the best place to connect with kids is on the phone, quoting statistics that show texting is high among 13- to 15-year-olds, with girls sending out 250 texts a day and boys close behind with 175. “They don’t call people anymore,”Eastman said. He also noted that I Am Someone continues to raise awareness about bullying issues and is now connected with Pink Shirt Day. It will hold its third annual walk on Feb. 25, 2015. dstandberg@tricitynews.com

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Trustees want to press case with ed. min. ees expressed concern that services to students would be reduced and vulnerable children would be among those most hurt. “This year’s cuts have gone beyond what we could ever have imagined,” Coquitlam Trustee Gerri Wallis said at Tuesday’s board of education meeting as she and her colleagues gave a laundry list of positions that were eliminated in an effort to balance the

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School District 43 trustees are preparing to press their case for a more equitable funding formula once again before Education Minister Peter Fassbender with a so-called “needs” budget and a proposed meeting in Victoria. Picking up the pieces after slashing $13.4 million from school funding — and 150 jobs — trust-

budget for the 2014/’15 school year. Among the cuts are reductions to speech and language pathologists, programs for gifted learners, psychologists, counsellors and youth workers. At least one trustee worried about how school libraries will be able to stay open in September with cuts of 38.8 FTE to teacher librarian positions. Schools are being asked to staff libraries by

changing the way library time is allocated, which could affect electives and explorations middle school students take to balance off academic courses. Port Coquitlam Trustee Judy Shirra asked for a report on the school library situation in October, after schools are fully staffed, and said she wants information about waiting lists for special needs services by Christmas.

Trustees approved a needs budget listing programs and services that were cut or put on hold because of the funding situation, and asked that it be sent to the province’s education and finance ministers, along with a request to meet personally with Fassbender. Board chair Melissa Hyndes, a Port Moody trustee, read out a letter that will be sent to the minister. She said

the current funding system is inequitable and needs to be revamped, and noted trustees are prepared to head to the capital with representatives from teachers, parents and support workers’ groups if they get an audience. Meanwhile, costs continue to climb for this year and a $500,000 deficit is being predicted, with higher costs for legal fees, substitute teachers and mid-year

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Tri-City teachers plan 2nd rally against cuts May 23, rally will be held at PoCo’s Leigh square By Diane Strandberg The Tri-CiTy News

Teachers in School District 43 are ready to rally again for public education after a demonstration held Tuesday in Coquitlam drew more than 300 people and plenty of honks from supporters driving by. A n o t h e r ra l l y i s planned for next Friday, May 23 at 4 p.m. — this time at Leigh Square Community Arts Villagein Port Coquitlam — and a Facebook page has been set up for the event, hosted by four Coquitlam district teachers. If all goes as planned, this will be the third local rally in support of public education; the first was held May 2 by a parents’ group called Parents4BC and the second, on Tuesday, drew hundreds of teachers to Como Lake Avenue between Hillcrest middle school and Dr. Charles Best secondary, wearing

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A Tri-City public teacher — wearing his layoff call-back number — demonstrates on Como Lake Avenue as part of a teachers’ rally on Tuesday afternoon. black carrying placards or a number representing their spot in the layoff recall list. The teacher rallies follow the layoffs of 630 teachers, including some with more than eight years of experience, with between 70 and 90 teachers not expecting to get their jobs back in September because of

budget cuts. As well, 200 unionized support workers received layoff notices. “For many families, it’s devastating,” said rally organizer Kara Obojski, who said the event was organized to raise awareness of the impacts of cuts in the district after $13.4 million was chopped from

spending to balance the budget. “I’m a parent and I’m worried about what experience my son will have. He’s only in kindergarten.” Among the teachers attending the rally was Centennial teacher-librarian Philip Salembier, who said he’s worried about the impact of cuts on students. Although he’s not expecting to get laid off, Salembier said he came out in solidarity with teachers who received notices and expressed concerns about the loss of about 15 electives at his school, and whether the library could be kept open for students. He’ll go back to teaching English but said he’s likely to displace another teacher. “This is the worst I’ve ever seen it,” Salembier said about this year’s budget cuts and layoffs.

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Money that Vancouver school trustees turned down will gladly be accepted in cash-strapped School District 43, whose board of education welcomed Chevron’s Fuel Your School program Tuesday. The program, paid for by Chevron from $1 for every 30 of litres of fuel purchased at local gas stations, will be administrated by www.myclassneeds.ca so SD43 teachers can apply for grants of up to $1,000 for science, technology, engineering and math projects. Up to $100,000 will be available for SD43

ADRIEN BYRNE, CHEVRON starting in September, with the money generated from gas sales in October. Vancouver turned down $475,000 in March and the money is being redistributed to other school districts, according to Adrien Byrne, a representative from Chevron Canada. He told Tri-City trustees that teachers can use the money for equipment that spurs kids to think creatively, such as materials to

build solar panels, promote stream stewardship and energy efficiency. He showed a video about how the Fuel Your School program provided materials for Surrey schools last year and said Chevron benefits by getting a marketing advantage if more people buy fuel at its gas stations in October. Advertising in schools is not required. “We just wanted to give back to the community as a social investment,”Byrne said. Several trustees applauded the program, including Coquitlam’s Gerri Wallis, who said her husband worked for Chevron for many years before retiring. “I really applaud Chevron for standing up and being a good corporate citizen,” she said.

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The three mayors’ itinerary will be fast-paced: • Day 1: Tri-Cities, Burnaby, Merritt, Kamloops, Golden; • Day 2: Golden plus Canmore, Calgary and Medicine Hat, Alta., and Swift Current, Sask.; • Day 3: Swift Current, Moose Jaw, Regina and Whitewood, Sask., plus Brandon, Man.; • Day 4: Brandon and Winnipeg, then Kenora and Dryden, Ont., with the rest of the stops also in Ontario; • Day 5: Dryden, Upsala, Thunder Bay, Nipigon, Marathon; • Day 6: Marathon, Wawa, Sault Ste. Marie, Blind River; • Day 7: Blind River, Sudbury, Parry Sound, Mississauga, Niagara Falls.

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ext fall, Tri-City drivers will be able to gas up at Chevron and support their local schools’ needs for science and technology equipment through a new program called Fuel Your School. The deal has the potential to put $100,000 into 100 School District 43 classrooms with grants worth $1,000 each. Does this sound like brain washing by a large corporation, a BC Liberal government plot to privatize education or a savvy solution to some of the district’s funding woes? Vancouver School District said No to the deal, which would have provided its schools with $475,000 for science and technology equipment. The board was concerned about the deal and didn’t have staff to oversee the program. Vancouver’s loss became SD43’s gain because the money has now been shifted around to other Lower Mainland school districts. There is no advertising requirement but parents will obviously be encouraged to fuel up at Chevron in October rather than other gas stations to support the program. These kind of sweetheart deals are common but publicly funded schools aren’t usually the beneficiaries. It would seem with supply budgets stretched, however, this deal was too good to pass up.

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Online expense disclosure? It’s about time AS I SEE IT Diane Strandberg

he foot-dragging over the online posting of MLAs’ detailed expenses is about to come to end. It’s about time. Today, when, thanks to Twitter, your MLAs manage to get the word out about every ribbon cutting and fundraiser they attend, surely they can find the time to properly account for their spending of taxpayers’ dollars. Besides, it makes no sense to hide these things. People expect the worst if you don’t lay the books wide open. And when the average voter’s entitlements are shrinking like Arctic ice, it’s even more important for politicians to be fully transparent about their perks and privileges — and even get rid of some of them. Maybe there was a time — say, pre-2007, when MLAs were making about $76,100 (base, without ministerial top-ups) — when it was

acceptable to take a companion on a political trip. Now, it’s hard to justify the extra cost when the province’s basic education needs aren’t being met and when health care funding can barely keep up with costs. A B.C. MLA’s base rate is now $101,859, which is in the executive range, and is well ahead of the median B.C. family income of $69,150 (2011 StatsCan), so those perks are harder to justify. To recap, Finance Minister Mike de Jong has promised to post the online receipts for travel, accommodation, food and other expenses by B.C.’s 85 elected MLAs on the province’s website. For a short period, this generated some controversy as some MLAs wondered what all the fuss was about while others thought the task of recording these expenses was onerous. Some appear to think the paperwork is labour intensive but so is democracy, and the way to get people interested in something is to show how much they have to pay for it. A case in point is the efforts by the cities of Port Moody and Port Coquitlam to post civic pol-

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iticians’ detailed expenses online. PoCo started putting theirs on the web a couple of months ago and Port Moody followed suit last week. It makes sense. Who doesn’t want to know who’s frugal and who is wining and dining at taxpayers’ expense? I would bet plenty of Tri-City parents would like to see the detailed expenses of senior members of staff and trustees of School District 43, where $13.4 million — and 150 jobs — was just cut from the budget to save money. I would also argue that posting the expenses would take some of the wind out of the sails of those who always complain that politicians and senior officials are spendthrifts. In fact, this is exactly what happened to me when I started to poke around in the expense accounts of Port Moody politicians, which were posted last week. At first, I was excited to look at the detailed — and I mean detailed (even parking receipts are photocopied and dutifully posted) — expenses and found a whole lot of no big deal. Admittedly, I got bored of the exercise

after looking at the expense records of only Mayor Mike Clay and Coun. Diana Dilworth. But in that cursory search, there was no $16 orange juice a la former Conservative MP Bev Oda, who was roundly lambasted for an expensive 2011 trip to London at taxpayers’ expense. And even Dilworth’s three days at the Renaissance Hotel for a Federation of Canadian Municipalities convention seemed within the bounds of acceptability — although not exactly Motel 6. And that should be the point. I could check it out and satisfy my curiosity and my frustration at the industry of entitlement that has grown up around government officials but now may be pared down. At a time when most people are being asked to do more with less, to reduce their retirement and pay expectations, and to pay off huge university loans, seeing what politicians get and being able to make a judgement should be part of the give and take between those who govern and those who pay the bills.

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Defending Gleneagle and its 131 electives The Editor, Re. “‘Underfunding,’ no. ‘Overspending,’ yes” (Letters, The Tri-City News, May 7). Bob Parsons’ letter was long on blame and short on facts. It is obvious that the writer is woefully uninformed about the Ministry of Education’s graduation program and the way schools are funded. In addition, to single out Gleneagle secondary school as “an example of spending that is out of control” was both and unfounded and irresponsible. Elective courses are not “the domain of the private sector,” as Mr. Parsons suggests. Electives such as visual and performing arts, languages and physical education are mandated by the Ministry of Education and are offered by secondary schools throughout the province. Gleneagle is not the exception in offering a variety of elective courses for students and the taxpayer does not pay extra for them. Students take both academic and elective courses that will allow them to graduate. Their choice of courses is determined by their personal interests and their future career plans. Not every student would want to, or could cope with, four years of only academic courses. The electives allow them to explore their interests, develop different ways of learning and become well-educated young adults. Many students also go on to be our next generation of artists, musicians, entertainers, sports personalities, and people who can speak more than one language. Our education system is designed to produce individuals who can work hard, think creatively as well as critically, problem-solve, work with others, have good communication skills and have a passion for some area or subject that they learned while in school. The fact that our education system does so well with so many challenges, not the least of which is years of chronic government under-funding, is a tribute to everyone who works with our children in the school system. Melanie Stokes, Coquitlam

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The Editor, It is interesting how the 131 elective courses at Gleneagle secondary school are being blamed for the “overspending” in School District 43. As a Grade 9 student taking drama and musical theatre courses at Gleneagle, I am thankful that the school has these programs to offer. The money being spent on this program is not a waste. Having spent numerous nights working on props and set pieces for many of this year’s productions, I can safely say that the majority of our materials have been reused and recycled rather than newly bought. Several months ago, Gleneagle presented Back to the Future and the “DeLorean” was made by our teacher’s father and was later redecorated to be used in Footloose: The Musical (which has its last performance tonight). As well, different schools share props; for example, the props used last year in Gleneagle’s Thoroughly Modern Milly were also used this year in Heritage Woods’ production of the same play. As for costumes, many of them are bought by the students, borrowed, received as donations or even handmade. The teachers in the Gleneagle’s Drama department spend their own money in order to put on the productions we do, and they also work long hours after school without receiving extra pay. When we put on shows at Gleneagle, they are not free but the ad-

mission fees are used as funding for the theatre. If our productions bring enjoyment to the supportive audiences, as well as to the performers, it is money not overspent, but money spent wisely. Kristen de los Reyes, Coquitlam

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The Editor, Schools in our district are focused on meeting the emotional, social and academic needs of learners. Through the strategic initiatives of Learning Without Boundaries, the staff work closely with students, parents and community to help prepare these students to be positive and engaged citizens of their communities. Schools such as Gleneagle secondary school are marvellous examples of communities focused on the “educated citizen” as an outcome of our collective efforts. I support and admire schools in our district for providing learning opportunities for learners in traditional and elective areas. While I acknowledge Bob Parsons’ right to comment on our financial situation in his letter to the editor, I am concerned at his narrow version of what a school and learning should or could be. Our students need every opportunity to develop skills in many areas and Gleneagle secondary school is one example of a terrific school focused on supporting these learners. Tom Grant, Supt., School District 43

Leaders still have jobs The Editor, Re.“Fewer teachers, less support” (The Tri-City News, May 9). In light of a $10-million to $13-million shortfall, and with considerable pressure from the Coquitlam Teachers’ Association and CUPE Local 561, School District 43 trustees ordered a forensic audit last year. As a result of the audit, the senior leadership team, led by the superintendent Tom Grant, was identified as being responsible. Neither Tom Grant nor any of his leadership team lost their jobs. Instead, 170 teachers and support staff are now jobless. And to add insult to injury, Mr. Grant’s team requested the hiring of three additional managers this year. Mr. Grant’s overly positive attitude in his Q&A with The Tri-City News is little solace to the devastated 170-plus and their families, or the students and parents of SD43. In 68 A.D., emperor Nero fiddled while Rome burned to the ground. It’s time for Mr. Grant to put down his fiddle, gather his team and move on. Bruce Richardson, Vice-Pres., CUPE Local 561

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PoMo’s glass changes will hurt environment The Editor, A letter to Port Moody’s mayor and council, city manager and operations manager: How is it possible that you all could have made such a stunningly un-green decision when instituting Multi-Material BC recycling collection? Who is responsible for this error? How could you go back in time when good progress has been made. Manufacturers will eventually reduce packaging but it will have nothing to do with the city of Port Moody’s new way of recycling. Now, we must take all the glass from our homes, save it up and make a special trip to a recycling depot. It doesn’t matter if the depot is across the road or across the province, it’s a terrible idea. What about people who don’t have automobiles? You know this ends only one way: The glass will be going to the landfill. What were you thinking? This is going to cost residents time and money they don’t have. I’m ashamed to be living in Port Moody, which was once a progressive, environmentally conscious city. Lynne Saunders, Port Moody

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But figuring out what can go in will be tricky. Just about all plastic jugs, bottles, jars and clear clamshell containers can go in the blue box. But plastic foam trays from the grocery store meat counters have to be taken to a depot, as does the plastic shrink wrap on top of it, grocery store plastic bags and various other film plastics and styrofoam. And there’s a long list of other items that either aren’t accepted or can only go to depots (a full list is at recyclinginbc.ca.) Also required to go to a depot is any glass to prevent bottles and jars from breaking and contaminating other recyclables — unless if you live in places such as Coquitlam, Richmond and Langley City, which have opted for curbside pickup of segregated glass. B C B o ttl e De po t Association executive director Corinne Atwood predicts plenty of confusion surrounding the complex rules on what can go in blue boxes. “People aren’t going to pack their glass jars to depots,” she said, “they’re going to pitch them in the garbage bag.” Depots won’t necessarily accept everything that

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“People aren’t going to pack their glass jars to depots, they’re going to pitch them in the garbage bag.” Corinne Atwood, BC Bottle Depot Association MMBC directs their way, either — she said many have decided there’s not enough money in it for them. MMBC managing director Allen Langdon said the decision to accept mainly soft plastics at depots only and refuse some types — such as crinkly cellophane from flower bouquets — is because there are better local markets for some recyclables than others. “If we get the crinkly material in often, it will end up offshore instead of being recycled locally,” he said. Langdon predicts consumers will like the new system. “We’re expecting the residents to be enthusiastic in putting lots of additional materials in the blue box,”he said. One of the advantages, he said, is that the list of what’s accepted in blue bins, what isn’t and what has to go to depots will now be consistent across B.C. “We have a common

list of materials accepted so that you’re not having to re-educate yourself — the same list of materials is accepted whether you’re in Surrey, Vancouver or Langley.” But it’s far from a universal system, with some Lower Mainland cities — such as Delta and Abbotsford — opting out, at least for now. And MMBC has yet to strike deals covering some other areas of the province as well, although curbside or depot service will also roll into new communities like Terrace and Smithers that have never had it before. Most Lower Mainland cities have opted to accept payments from MMBC in return for continuing to act as recyclable collectors under the new system. Coquitlam is an exception that has allowed MMBC to hire its own contractors to replace the city’s service. “At launch, we’ll be covering 75% of the province,” Langdon said, add-

ing MMBC will see what its budget allows in future years to plug “strategic gaps” in the collection system. “This is going to be evolution,” he said.“I don’t see where we are today to be necessarily permanent.” The provincially mandated system is intended to make companies that generate waste responsible for recovering it, allowing municipalities to potentially reduce their property taxes. But critics like Atwood contend MMBC’s member companies will raise their prices to consumers to cover their costs and residents whose cities have opted out of the system will end up paying twice. “When you break down the fees they’re often less than a cent per unit,” Langdon responded. “I don’t know that you can necessarily

say there are going to be higher consumer prices.” Some big question marks remain — including whether the newspaper industry, which refuses to pay MMBC fees, will set up its own stewardship system and redirect newsprint that generates much of the revenue from recyclables that MMBC depends on. There are also other business sectors continuing to fight the MMBC model, demanding more accountability and other reforms, in some cases threatening legal action. “There’s just so many confusing and complex aspects to this program from the perspective of business,” said Mike Klassen, B.C. director for the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. “That’s why we asked for a time out. But the government is pressing ahead.”

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Landfill firm is in line for premium power price Belkorp wants Metro incinerator to get much less By Jeff Nagel Black Press

Cache Creek landfill operator Belkorp Environmental will be able to sell electricity to BC Hydro at the same premium price that it wants denied to a new Metro Vancouver incinerator. That was revealed Monday night, when Belkorp vice-president Russ Black appeared before Port Coquitlam council to pitch his vision for new material recovery facilities and was interrogated by Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore, who is also chair of the Metro Vancouver board. Under questioning from Moore, Black confirmed Belkorp will be able to sell electricity generated from Cache Creek landfill gas to Hydro for $100 per megawatt-hour, a price he last month called an unfair subsidy if it’s extended to Metro. Opponents of Metro’s waste-to-energy strategy hope Hydro will offer the regional district much less, demolishing the business case for a new incinerator. “You think garbage in a dump should get $100 per megawatt-hour? And garbage that’s incinerated or gasified that’s producing reports about what’s actually coming out of it should only get $25 an hour?” asked Moore, referring to the

POMO COUN. RICK GLUMAC lower price Belkorp says Metro should get. Black said Hydro accepts power from landfill gas and not incinerated garbage under its green power purchase program because landfill gas is counted as biogenic under B.C.’s Clean Energy Act — its emissions come from decomposing organic matter, not the burning of fossil fuels. “The incinerator is fossil fuel-based electricity,” Black said, adding half its waste stream is plastic. “I disagree with BC Hydro subsidizing this project.” In an interview, Black denied his firm is in a conflict of interest in seeking to limit Metro to a much lower price. “We’re not saying Hydro shouldn’t buy Metro electricity. It just ought not be clean or renewable energy.” Black said Belkorp is now capturing 80% to 90% of landfill gas at the Cache Creek dump, dramatically improving its carbon emissions compared to Metro’s Burnaby incinerator. The issue resurfaced Tuesday at Metro’s waste-to-energy committee, which will ask Hydro

officials to explain their rationale for treating the two sources differently. That request came from Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan. “I don’t understand how it’s cleaner to let garbage rot in a landfill than to burn it,”he said. Port Moody Coun. Rick Glumac replied that garbage burned in an incinerator is gone — its carbon released to the atmosphere — while landfilled plastics remain there and could be mined as a resource in the future. “It is the end of the road when you burn it,” Glumac said. “I’m not saying one should be worth more than the other, but there is a difference.” Metro officials say their business case released last month is based on BC Hydro’s cost of adding new power. They say while there’s currently no specific qualifying program for incinerator power purchase, they believe a negotiated price of around $100/MWh

would be reasonable. They also note a new waste-to-energy plant is not necessarily dependent on selling electricity into the grid. A final proposal could instead involve a district heating system that might be more lucrative than electricity. One of the proponents also would use garbage as fuel to power its Delta cement plant. Belkorp subsidiary NextUse aims to build a material recovery facility (MRF) in Coquitlam that would pull recyclables out of garbage before it’s landfilled or incinerated. But there’s considerable suspicion among some Metro politicians, who doubt such recovery plants will work as well as claimed and see them as running counter to the region’s strong track record of encouraging residents to separate recyclables from garbage. Advocates of the idea think MRFs could help reduce the remaining waste stream to the point a new incinerator is redundant.

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Coquitlam’s Inspiration Garden is dedicated to growing, developing and supporting gardeners and has some upcoming workshops to help you develop your green thumb. Among the topics are: Benefits of Local Foods; Flower Planters, Containers and Baskets; Waterwise Gardening; and Budding Gardeners. All of these programs take place at the Inspiration Garden, located in Town Centre Park on the corner of Guildford Way and Pipeline Blvd. To register, visit www.coquitlam.ca/signmeup or call 604-927-4386. To find out more about the garden, visit www.coquitlam. ca/inspirationgarden.

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CONTACT Send notices & releases to: email: newsroom@tricitynews.com phone: 604-472-3030 • fax: 604-944-0703

THE THINGS-TO-DO GUIDE: Free swim and skate, bottle drive and Gladiators at Second Storey

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EMPTIES NEEDED

Bring your empty pop cans and bottles to the parking lot of Cooper’s Foods (1430 Prairie Ave., Port Coquitlam) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to support the Meridian Village Tenant Association’s campaign. The group partners with the city of PoCo, Canadian Tire Jump Start, Metro Vancouver Housing Corp. and Share each year to help kids from lowto middle-income families get fit through summer sports programs. Anyone not able to drop off that day can call Erica at 778-870-0154 or email mvtenantassociation@gmail. com for at-home collection.

BABY TIME

Parents and caregivers of newborns and toddlers can drop in — for free — at Coquitlam’s Place Maillardville (1200 Cartier Ave.) for Baby’s First TwoYears program, which is sponsored by the United Way of the Lower Mainland and B.C.’s ministry of Children and Family Development. It runs from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and Friday’s guest speaker is Annie Anderson, an infant sleep consultant. Call 604-9336146 for more information.

GET WET

The oldest water park in Coquitlam has opened just in time for the May long weekend. The Burns Park spray pad — the first park to be updated under the city’s aquatic infrastructure and service strategy — was activated on Thursday by the Grade 2 class from Alderson elementary along with members of Coquitlam city council. The park is located at 802 Edgar Ave., in southwest Coquitlam.

GREENTHUMBS

Perennials and tomatoes will be sold — along with baking goods and books — at Port Coquitlam Garden Club’s annual plant sale, happening 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Trinity United Church (2211 Prairie Ave.). Call 604942-6950 for more information.

FREE SKATE

Enjoy a free skate at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam) from 2 to 3:15 p.m. or 3:45 to 5 p.m., thanks to Westminster Savings credit union. Skate and helmet rentals are also free. Wristbands will be handed out 30 minutes before each session to the first 200 participants. Call 604927-6027 or visit coquitlam.ca/pslc.

FUN FOR YOUTH

The city of Port Coquitlam hosts its swim, movie and pizza night at the Hyde Creek recreation centre (1379 Laurier Ave.) from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. for kids aged seven to 12. Friday night’s feature will be The Nut Job. To register, call 604-927-7529 or visit experienceit.ca.

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ART SHOWS

Musical theatre students at Coquitlam’s Gleneagle secondary (1195 Lansdowne Dr.), including Andrew de los Reyes and Jennifer Gillis, kick it up in their final performance of Footloose: The Musical. Tonight’s closing show starts at 7 p.m.Tickets are $12/$8 (no charge for kids under 5) and available through the school by calling 604-464-5793.

Check out the amazing art on show this month at Tri-City galleries. At Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam), see the crystalline porcelain by Pat Schendel and Brandon Martin, the mixed media by Anouk Jonker and the oil on canvas works by Lil Chrzan. At the Port Moody Arts Centre (2425 St. John’s St.), see the exhibitions that opened Thursday from Lynne Taylor Fahnestalk and P. Thomas Wood. At Port Coquitlam’s Leigh Square Community Arts Village (behind PoCo city hall), there’s traditional rug hooking on display by Gone Hooking, a textile art group. And Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) has a show by UBC professor Richard E. Prince, titled As I Was Reading...

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Don your swimsuit for a free dip at the City Centre Aquatic Complex (1210 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam), courtesy of Westminster Savings credit union. The swim runs from 7 to 9 p.m. Call 604-927-6999.

BUENA VISTA

Singles aged over 50 can be part of the monthly meeting of the TriCity Singles Social Club, happening at 7:30 p.m. tonight at the Royal Canadian Legion (2513 Clarke St., Port Moody). Among the club’s activities are dancing, theatre-going, dining and day trips. Call 604-4660017 or email darstamp@gmail.com.

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The actors at Port Coquitlam’s Second Storey Theatre (201-2250 Shaughnessy St.) are at it again, hosting shows on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. For this run, they’re giving us performances inspired by the 1990s TV program American Gladiators. Tickets for the

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PoCo Garden Club will host its annual plant sale Saturday at the Trinity United Church (2211 Prairie Ave.) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Canadian Gladiators version are $12/$10 via ssimprov.com.

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MONSTER SALE Hunt for treasures at the Old Mill Boat House at Port Moody’s Rocky Point Park (2770 Esplanade Ave.)

from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. in support of the Dogwood Pavilion’s Dragon Boat team. Plants, toys, baking and books will be for sale. Call 604-5919907 for details.

Load up on local produce grown by Metro Vancouver farmers at the weekly Coquitlam Farmers’ Market, which runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of the Dogwood Pavilion (Poirier Street and Winslow Avenue).Visit makebakegrow.com. Please send Things to Do listings to newsroom@tricitynews.com.

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C o n g cert n i r p S Sunday, May 25th, 2014 • 1:30pm At the Dogwood Pavilion 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam Main entrance on Winslow Ave. west of Poirier St. Free Parking • Admission $5 - refreshments included Children 10 and under Free

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Coquitlam councillors Bonita Zarrillo (in white) and Terry O’Neill (in black) were joined by walkers and joggers last Saturday for the city’s official opening of the renovated Coquitlam Crunch. The event, timed to coincide with Move for Health Day, saw participants climb the 440 new timber steps. The Coquitlam Crunch is a popular and somewhat challenging trail in the BC Hydro corridor, running from Guildford Way up to the top of Westwood Plateau at Eagle Mountain Drive. During the 2.2 km hike, the trail gains 242 metres in elevation — approximately 81 storeys.

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Everyone Welcome The Dogwood Songsters is an activity of Dogwood Pavilion Coquitlam’s Over 50’s Club. The Dogwood Songsters entertain at Care Homes every week, September through May, in the Tri-Cities and New Westminster

COURTESY OF CPF

Six Tri-City students walked away from a provincial French-speaking competition this month with top awards. Sponsored by the Canadian Parents for French BC and Yukon chapter, the local medal winners of the Concourse d’art oratoire are: Laetitia Khaled Feghali (Ecole des pinniers) Sanela Habibovic (Banting middle); Shi Nan Feng (Maple Creek middle); Alyssa Emery (Kwayhquitlum middle); Elena Brunea (Banting middle); and Emma Fischer (Riverside secondary). Pictured above are Emery and CPF BC/Yukon president Patti Holm.

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Volunteers recently rolled up their sleeves to transform the Community Venture Society new head office. Among those who took part were representatives from Keller Williams Realty, which has an office in Port Coquitlam.

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Stan, Carol, Norman and Mike Weismiller of Winvan Paving Ltd. rolled in a $15,000 donation to the Royal Columbian Hospital, which serves the Tri-Cities. The New Westminster company’s latest gift will help to purchase a Giraffe Omnibed incubator for the hospital’s Variety Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Winvan has supported RCH since 1998.

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The nominees and finalists for the 5th annual TriCities Champions forYoung Children awards of excellence were named this month. Sponsored by the the Tri-Cities Early Childhood Development Committee, the event honours individuals, groups, businesses, people working with children with special needs and volunteers. The finalists are: Martine Cutbill, Mireya Hyvarinen, Eunju Kim, Nadika Nadi, Cindy O’Neill, Luc Picard, Port Moody School of Dance, Ranch Park Kids Place, Sheehan Plumbing and Heating, Noah Shukyn, Linda Siew, SUCCESS Multicultural Early Childhood Development Program, Vancouver Tumblebus, Karen Vey and World of Wonder. And those who were nominated are: Megan Canter, Drop-in Team at Place Maillardville, Holly Green, Mehdi Hadjoudja, Kelly Jones, Karina from YMCA Little Scholars, Korean Mothers Group, Port Coquitlam Daycare Society, SHARE – Early Intervention Services, SHARE – Mountain View Family Resource Centre, Amy Sung, Leah Sooyeon Sung, Tom Lee Music and Leanne Twaddle. The winners will be announced at a banquet next Thursday at the Westwood Plateau Golf and Country Club in Coquitlam, with the keynote address delivered by Andrea Lemire from the Society for Children andYouth.

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books plus: What’s on in Tri-City libraries

Quiz night, book sale and info on aging Books Plus runs in The Tri-City News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities’ three libraries: Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.

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• Teen Quiz Night: You can win prizes by answering tough questions at the Teen Quiz Night on May 29. Filled with questions themed for teenagers — including ones about history,

geography, literature, science, music, film and TV — the quiz welcomes individuals or teams of up to six members. Anyone in Grades 9 to 12 can join and the quiz runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the City Centre branch in Rooms 136 and 137; first- and second-place teams will win prizes, and snacks will be provided. To register or for more information, email Chris at cmiller@library. coquitlam.bc.ca with the names of the people on your team. (Note: The quiz is free but librarians

are collecting items to donate for charity. Each person attending should bring one non-perishable food item, such as canned soup or beans, a package of pasta, etc.) • Family Storytime: Join CPL librarians for stories, songs, finger plays and rhymes for the whole family. Share a special moment with your child that will encourage their imagination and build a lifelong love of reading. Storytimes run Saturdays through May 24 at the City Centre

branch, 11 to 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 to 2 p.m. No registration is required — just drop in. For more information about any of these programs, visit www.library. coquitlam.bc.ca. The City Centre branch is located at 1169 Pinetree Way and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.

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Talk for women about ‘forgotten’ women Tri-City women are invited to a talk later this month at a local church about some women who live in very different circumstances. Coquitlam Alliance Church on May 26 will host Diane Francisco, who will tell the story of a “forgotten people,” the Tarahumaran women of Mexico. Half of their children die before the age of 10 and the girls who survive suffer sexual, emotional and physical abuse that starts around age 12 and continues into adulthood. Attendees will hear their story and learn about ways to support these women. The talk, with refreshments afterwards, runs from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Coquitlam Alliance, which is located at 2601 Spuraway Ave., Coquitlam. Admission costs $10 in advance or $15 at the door. For tickets and information, visit www.cachurch.ca/forgottennomore or phone 604-464-6744.

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SATURDAY, MAY 17 • Dogwood Nothin’ Dragon monster garage sale, 7 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Old Mill Boat House in Rocky Point Park, 2770 Esplanade Ave., Port Moody. • PoCo Garden Club annual plant sale, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Trinity United Church, Prairie and Shaughnessy, PoCo; perennials, tomatoes, gardening advice, bake sale, books and a raffle.

MAY 22: PICTOGRAPHS

• PoCo Heritage Society Heritage Evening, 7 p.m., Heritage at Leigh Square, 2100–2253 Leigh Sq. (access off McAllister); take a photographic tour of the pictographs (rock paintings) of Indian Arm with Belcarra Mayor Ralph Drew, who has studied these archaeological sites for his recently published book Forest & Fjord: The History of Belcarra. Pictographs (rock paintings) are the records of aboriginal people with no written language and are rare links with the past cultures of the province. Info: pocoheritage.org.

TUESDAY, MAY 20 • PoCo Garden Club meeting, 7:30 p.m., Trinity United Church, Prairie and Shaughnessy, PoCo. Speaker: Scott Suffron from Davey Tree on “Caring for Large Trees in our Community.” Everyone is welcome. Info: Michelle, 604-942-3565.

THURSDAY, MAY 22 • Kiddies Korner Preschool (2211 Prairie Ave., PoCo) open house, 6:30-8 p.m., your chance to meet teachers and explore classrooms. KKP is currently accepting registration for September 2014 in 2-dayand 3-day-a-week classes. Call 604-941-4919 to reserve your spot or take a tour. Info: www.kkp.ca.

FRIDAY, MAY 23 • Hatchery Hot Trivia Night to help rebuild Mossom Creek Hatchery, 7-9:30 p.m., Centennial secondary school, 570 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Join as a team of six for $120 or a single for $25. Students cost $50 per

team, $10 per single. Enjoy an evening of friendly competition with dessert and draw prizes. Tickets can be obtained at www. mossomcreek.org/trivia. Info: Cleone at todgham@ shaw.ca or 778-223-2357, or Rhian at piprellr@gmail. com or 778-227-4132.

SATURDAY, MAY 24 • Community garage sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m, Como Lake United Church, Coquitlam (parking garage off the lane at 535 Marmont St.); hardware, collectibles, furniture, household and outdoor items, toys, books and more; thrift shop open. Proceeds support outreach programs • Open house and walk-a-thon for Place Maillardville Community Centre, 1200 Cartier Ave., Coquitlam; free program demos, a hockey tournament, entertainment, silent auction, face painting, crafts, food and beverage, as well as contests for best decorated person, pet

or mode of transport, and for most money raised. All funds raised will go toward sending children to summer camp. Walk-a-thon registration: 604-933-6166. To volunteer, email programs@placemaillardville. ca. To donate to the silent auction and/or participation prizes, email lbalson@ placemaillardville.ca. • Family fun day, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Mediated Learning Academy, 550 Thompson Ave., Coquitlam. MLA is a school for children from pre-school to Grade 12, including those with widely varying challenges; students are supported by occupational and physiotherapists, speech– language pathologists and counsellors. Info: mediatedlearningacademy.org.

SUNDAY, MAY 25 • Coquitlam Principals’ and Vice-Principals’ Association In Motion Event for Cancer Research (dedicated to Tom Davies), 9 a.m., Terry Fox secondary school, PoCo; there

are three routes for participants, who can run, walk or roll: 2, 5 and 10 km. Money raised goes to the Canadian Cancer Society. Individual registration forms are available at any school and at www.sd43. bc.ca. Donations will be matched by Scotiabank up to $5,000. Info on forming a team for the event: Darlene at dproulx@sd43. bc.ca or 604-941-3408.

MONDAY, MAY 26

• Tri-Cities Parkinson’s Support Group meets, 10 a.m.-noon, Eagle Ridge United Church, 2813 Glen Dr., Coquitlam. Info: 604941-3182.

THURSDAY, MAY 29

• Moody Centre Community Association AGM, 7 p.m., in the activity room at Kyle Centre (behind Port Moody Arts Centre at Kyle and St. Johns streets). This is an opportunity to meet Moody Centre neighbours, discuss issues in the neighbourhood and city, and, if you are an MCCA member, take part in annual elections. Info: mcca.pm@gmail.com.

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• Wanted: Experienced female ball players 50 years and older for daytime (Tuesday/Thursday) seniors’ slo-pitch team based in the Tri-Cities. Info: Rick: 604-937-5446. • Tickets are on sale for Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation’s Golf Ball Drop at its Charity Golf Classic, to be held May 29 at the

Swan-e-Set golf course in Pitt Meadows; 5,000 numbered golf balls will get hoisted by a crane and dropped onto the course – closest to the pin wins. First place wins the $10,000 grand prize; $1,500 for 2nd place, $1,000 for 3rd. Tickets are $10 each or three for $25. Info: www.erhf.ca. • Are you interested in taking free bookkeeping lessons on Saturdays? Do you need to go back to work and are interested in bookkeeping? Info: rccgtrinitychapeloffice@gmail. com or 604-474-3131. • Are you a new immigrant? Do you have questions, concerns and/ or need help? Call RCCG Trinity Chapel at 604-4743131 on Tuesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., or leave a message and someone will get back to you. The church can help or direct you to places where you could receive help. • Share Family and Community Services will be offering a Parent/ Caregiver’s Circle for those concerned about their youth and their substance use on Tuesdays through March 11, at Share, 2615 Clarke St. (2nd floor), Port Moody, 6:30-8:30 p.m. To reserve a spot or for more information: 604-936-6969. • RCCG Trinity Chapel food bank for individuals and families in need and appreciates gifts and support. If you are able to donate non-perishable food items, call 604-474-3131 or email rccgtrinitychapeloffice@gmail.com.

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The original Glen elementary school in Coquitlam circa 1916. The new version is hosting a party on May 30.

Glen 100th on May 30 Former students, parents, teachers and other community members are invited to help Glen elementary school celebrate its 100th birthday later this month — but they need to sign up soon. The event, which will run from 5 to 9 p.m. on May 30, will include school tours of rooms with photos and memorabilia from each decade, a Terry Fox room, a classic car show and a movie of the school’s history from 1913/’14, plus a barbecue and refreshments. Tickets cost $20 and a registration form is available at www.sd43.bc.ca/glen. For more information, phone 604-464-6608 or email glenreunion2014@hotmail.com.

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active wheel drive (AWD) system. Says Hyundai: “Performance of the vehicle’s all-new platform was validated in some of the world’s most demanding driving environments, including Germany’s famed Nürburgring Nordschleife and Korea’s Yeongam Formula 1 racing circuit.” The large variety of proving grounds offered by the northern Okanagan was much more appealing to me. And especially so in the car equipped with the 311 horsepower, 3.8-litre GDI V6 engine. Flipping between the Normal, Eco and Sport modes and tapping the gear-changing paddles on the steering wheel made for an enjoyable drive. Little lean in the corners and sprightly up hill. Both engines are coupled to an 8-speed automatic transmission with a SHIFTRONIC manual mode. The base price is $43,000, $48,000 gets you the Luxury version, and $53,000 loads up the tech features. If you want the V8, get ready to spend $62,000. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

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The all-new 2011 model year edition of Regal was built in Germany and based on a rigid Euro-car chassis, and could be ordered with a turbocharged engine and had a driver-selectable suspension system. It would also be the first Buick to offer a manual transmission, since the 1980s. Not since the days of Grand National, a big engine rocket, last produced in 1987 (and still cherished by Buick enthusiasts), had we seen a hard-core sports version of the Buick Regal. Yet, this Regal is a very different beast. While it may not possess the awesome straight-line power of its ancestor, it’s a hoot to drive for different and probably better reasons. It was based on the German designed Opel Insignia, which was the 2009 European Car of the Year. The 2011 Regal was made in Germany but then (2012 and on) all production was switched to Oshawa, Ontario. The overall design profile of this Regal is coupe-like, even though it has four doors. Up front, there’s a modern version of Buick’s traditional “waterfall” grille and an extra-large version of Buick’s tri-shield emblem. At the rear, the sloping roofline connects to a short deck with distinctive and large wrap-around taillights. The turbo engine versions of Regal should definitely be on the checklist of buyers looking at mid-sized sporty front-drive premium sedans such as the Volvo S60 or Acura TSX. Regal has a longer wheelbase (a more comfortable ride) and comes with a larger trunk. The base CXL trim comes with a 2.4L direct-injected engine rated at 182 horsepower (136 kW) mated with a six-speed automatic transmission. It’s a drive combination that provides decent power and very

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The good old, bad old days of 4-wheeling

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of their trucks. However, I remember one time after a long day of four-wheeling pulling into an open area by a river where I found a nice sandy mound. With the aid of my flash light I quickly spread the sand out with my arms making a flat area in which to put my tent. It was about 5:30 am when I first noticed the red ants crawling all around my sleeping bag. I was tired so killing them one at a time was not a big deal until I saw many climbing the side of the tent. I quickly climbed out of my tent to discover the soft sandy mound I found was actually a giant anthill. The vehicles of today have the capabilities of descending steep hills without even putting your foot on the brake and you could disconnect your sway bar end links to allow for more articulation. Ability to stop on a hill without rolling back is nice. Comfortable seats are really an improvement, especially on long trips. Although we can’t relive the past, it’s important to remember technology is there to help us. There is no replacement for common sense, so don’t let your truck drive you, drive it and be safe. If you have any fun and notso-fun truck tales to share, please drop me a line. ian.harwood @drivewaybc.ca

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Sport, and GS. On the safety front, standard equipment includes a stability control system and the OnStar emergency service. It comes with six air bags and rear seat side air bags were an option and standard on GS. Regal’s crash test performance was also outstanding and earned it a “top

safety pick” rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. So far, overall reliability has been “average” according to Consumer Reports, but it did get a “recommended buy” rating and is one of the top-rated vehicles in its class. bob.mchugh @drivewaybc.ca

PLEASE READ THE FINE PRINT: Offers valid until June 2, 2014. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers. In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between Toyota prices, rates and/or other information contained on toyotabc.ca and that contained on toyota.ca, the latter shall prevail. Errors and omissions excepted. 2014 Corolla CE 6M Manual BURCEM-A MSRP is $17,544 and includes $1,549 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, and battery levy. *Lease example: 2014 Corolla CE 6M with a vehicle price of $17,269 (includes $275 Toyota Canada Lease Assist, which is deducted from the negotiated selling price after taxes, and $1,549 freight/PDI) leased at 0.9% over 60 months with $0 down payment equals 120 semi-monthly payments of $87 with a total lease obligation of $10,715. Lease 60 mos. based on 100,000 km, excess km charge is $.07. **Finance example: 1.9% finance for 84 months, upon credit approval, available on 2014 Corolla CE 6M. Applicable taxes are extra. 2014 RAV4 Base FWD LE Automatic ZFREVT-A MSRP is $25,689 and includes $1,819 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. †Lease example: 3.9% Lease APR for 60 months on approved credit. Semi-Monthly payment is $139 with $1700 down payment. Total Lease obligation is $18,380. Lease 60 mos. based on 100,000 km, excess km charge is $.10. ††Finance example: 1.9% finance for 48 months, upon credit approval, available on 2014 RAV4. Applicable taxes are extra. 2014 Tacoma Double Cab V6 4x4 Automatic MU4FNA-A MSRP is $33,289 and includes $1,819 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. ‡Lease example: 3.9% Lease APR for 60 months on approved credit. Semi-Monthly payment is $165 with $3,150 down payment. Total Lease obligation is $22,890. Lease 60 mos. based on 100,000 km, excess km charge is $.10. ‡‡Finance example: 0.9% finance for 48 months, upon credit approval, available on 2014 Tacoma. Applicable taxes are extra. ‡‡‡Up to $1000 Non-Stackable Cash Back available on select 2014 Tacoma models. Non-stackable cash back on 2014 Tacoma Double Cab V6 4x4 Automatic is $1,000. Applicable taxes are extra. Down payment, first semi-monthly payment and security deposit plus GST and PST on first payment and full down payment are due at lease inception. A security deposit is not required on approval of credit. Non-stackable Cash Back offers may not be combined with Toyota Financial Services (TFS) lease or finance rates. If you would like to lease or finance at standard TFS rates (not the above special rates), then you may be able to take advantage of Cash Customer Incentives. Vehicle must be purchased, registered and delivered by June 2, 2014. Cash incentives include taxes and are applied after taxes have been charged on the full amount of the negotiated price. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers. ‡‡‡‡Semi-monthly lease offer available through Toyota Financial Services on approved credit to qualified retail customers on most 24, 36, 48 and 60 month leases (including Stretch leases) of new and demonstrator Toyota vehicles. First semi-monthly payment due at lease inception and next monthly payment due approximately 15 days later and semi-monthly thereafter throughout the term. Toyota Financial Services will waive the final payment. Semi-monthly lease offer can be combined with most other offers excluding the First Payment Free and Encore offers. First Payment Free offer is valid for eligible TFS Lease Renewal customers only. Toyota semi-monthly lease program based on 24 payments per year, on a 60-month lease, equals 120 payments, with the final 120th payment waived by Toyota Financial Services. Competitive bi-weekly lease programs based on 26 payments per year, on a 60-month lease, equals 130 payments. Not open to employees of Toyota Canada, Toyota Financial Services or TMMC/TMMC Vehicle Purchase Plan. Some conditions apply. See your Toyota dealer for complete details. Visit your Toyota BC Dealer or www.toyotabc.ca for more details. Some conditions apply; offers are time limited and may change without notice. Dealer may lease/sell for less.

Luxury and hi-tech systems abound in the 4x4s that show up in the local media test fleets. When I stepped out of one of the more loaded examples the other I got to thinking about yesteryear. Some might refer to them as the good old days – judge for yourself. I remember – not that long ago – four wheeling in a truck when the standard transmission shifter was so loose, you didn’t know you were in gear or neutral. Anti-lock brakes were when you lost your master cylinder to a stick, while (independently minded) power steering kicked in when you hit the corner of a rock so hard it ripped the steering wheel out of your hand and if you weren’t careful your thumb as well. Traction control came in the shape of new tires. Automatic four-wheel-drive was achieved by asking your passenger to step out and lock the front hubs. The parking brake was a log shoved under the rear tire. Soft suspension meant your shocks were blown. Off-road suspension meant you spent more time hitting the roof with your head and back than you actually spent on the seat, which if you were lucky had some remaining padding still in it. Your seat belts would tighten up on every bump and if you didn’t stop you would be suffocated. You would be lucky if your radio would bring in a few channels on the AM band only! And the CB radio might just reach the driver in front of you. Wheel articulation really indicated your leaf spring was broken in half. Air conditioning was driving with your windows down and trying to breath in between dust clouds. GPS was your buddy screaming out, “I think it’s this road”. Most people used to sleep in the back

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Chevy’s Impala is a handsome beast Canadians love smaller vehicles, the best selling passenger vehicles are compact cars and compact SUVs. As much as we like to keep things sensible, there is always a place for larger vehicles. Full-size sedans are not big sellers but some buyers prefer them for long distance cruising and the road-hugging stance that a sedan provides. There are some very good choices out there and the latest is this all-new Chevrolet Impala. The previous Impala was a favourite for company sales fleets or rental car companies, with a minority of buyers choosing them for personal transportation. Looks: This is a very handsome car, I can clearly remember seeing for the first time over a year ago at the New York Auto Show and it was the standout of that event. This new design is striking on several levels. The front design has the signature Chevrolet split grille that was so warmly received on this car that they borrowed it and graphed it into the smaller Malibu. The side has sweeping front windshield and rear window with a high rear deck that provides a sleek silhouette. Prices start at just over $28,000 and the 2LT is fitted with the V6 engine and starts at almost $33,000. Inside: It looks and works well, showcasing what GM is doing right. The mixture of materials shapes and colours really makes this cabin pop. The seats can be covered in cloth on the base car, faux suede seats or leather on the top models. The dash is covered in soft touch materials; I especially

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like the textured aluminum look around the window buttons and cup holders. The MyLink infotainment system is easy to use and the graphics look good and the screen pops up for access to the hidden storage area with a USB jack. Standard features include tilt and telescopic steering wheel, Bluetooth connectivity, USB, 8-way power driver’s seat and more. But the back seat might be the best part of this car. The legroom has limo like dimensions and the space side-to-side and headroom is ample. The trunk is also huge with a fold down rear seat, providing more space than many small SUVs. Drive: The Impala is now offered with a 4-cylinder or V6. The base engine is a 2.5L with direct injection unit and 195hp. My test Impala didn’t have this engine but I have used this new engine in the Malibu and I was very impressed with it then, one of the best new engines I have used. The V6 engine is a 3.6L direct injection unit with a potent 305hp. Both are matched to a 6-speed automatic that can be shifted manually but

The Lowdown Power: 2.5L 4-cylinder with 195hp or 3.6L V6 with 305hp Fill-up: 9.9L/6.3L/100km (city/highway) Sticker price: $28,445-$39,645 the shifter is on top of the knob, not the best place. The big car platform and independent suspension makes for a sure-footed ride with almost luxury car feel. The road feel is there, but never intrusive. This big sedan can actually handle rather well. Not the choice for a backcountry road excursions but stable and secure feeling. Verdict: Consumer Reports recently rated this one of the best cars they had ever tested, right behind the Tesla Model S and BMW 135i. This new Impala does everything a big car buyer is looking for: It cruises with ease, has more than enough room for five full size adults and the interior is quiet and refined. I would suggest that buyers of more expensive Luxury brands like Buick or Lexus give this car a shot, it has all the same comfort but with a lower price point. Once main criticism of this new car is the lack of an all wheel drive system. The Buick LaCrosse does off it as does the Cadillac, the major difference between these products. Mid-size sedan buyers should also have a look at what the Impala offers for just slightly more money. Hopefully this new Impala will not be relegated to fleet sales and rental lots. zack.spencer @drivewaybc.ca

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Guide to Summer Activities Summer Art Intensives inspire middle-schoolers over summer months Place des Arts’ popular Summer Fun! Art Camps isn’t just for younger children. Youth ages 11 to 14 can also get creative in the summer with a variety of 3-hour visual and performing art intensives. Running over 6 weeks from July 7 to August 15, these intensives are designed specifically for this age group, allowing tweens and teens to fully delve into the art form of their choice.

Registration for the Summer Fun! youth intensives is now open and may be done in person at Place des Arts or online at www.placedesarts.ca. Summer Fun! art camps for 5-7 and 8-12 year olds are also open for registration; space is limited so early registration is encouraged.

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WEEK 1 July - 11 Morning: Summer Pottery Intensive Afternoon: Sock Puppet Theatre WEEK 2 July 14 - 28 Morning: Guitar Workshop (beginner to intermediate guitarists welcome) Afternoon: Fibre Arts Sampler

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WEEK 5 August 5 – 8 Morning: Summer Pottery Intensive (SOLD OUT) Afternoon: Musical Theatre Intensive WEEK 6 August 11 – 14 Morning: Digital Photography Intensive Afternoon: Art Journaling

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Summer Camps

Mini Madness Camp Boys & Girls (4-7 years)

This very popular camp is for the “little stars of tomorrow”. MINI MADNESS is a fun introduction to the game of soccer and features two hours full of soccer fun. The camp will provide a number of games and activities to give players a very basic understanding of soccer.

Development Camp Boys & Girls (7-12 years) The DEVELOPMENT CAMP is aimed at any player wanting to take their game to the next level regardless of age, experience or ability. This camp focuses on basic skill development techniques and is open to the type of player interested in improving their skills in a fun environment.

CAMP #1 - JULY 2014 Location:

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Goalkeeping Camp Boys & Girls (8-16 years) The GOALKEEPING CAMP will be led and instructed by Dennis Kindel. The Keeper’s Camp program will provide age appropriate training work on physical, technical and tactical side goalkeeping.

PERFORMING ARTS CAMPS

CAMP #3 - JULY 2014

Kids on Stage | $225 Gonzo Variety Camp! | $225

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VISUAL ARTS CAMPS The Worlds of the Moving Image | $270 The Worlds of Art & Nature | $225

Ages 7-14!

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The Worlds of Design | $270 The Worlds of Sculpture | $225 Creative Kids! Summer Arts | $145

July-August, 2014

EVERGREEN CULTURAL CENTRE | 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam Registration: 604-927-6552 | evergreenculturalcentre.ca

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Guide to Summer Activities Learn basic soccer skills through fun games and entertaining activities Hear your daughter’s laughter and see your son’s smile throughout the soccer season by participating in Coquitlam Metro-Ford Soccer Club’s Initiation Academy! The Initiation Academy is a CMFSC program catering to boys and girls in the Under 5, Under 6, and Under 7 age levels. The program introduces soccer gently by focusing on basic soccer skills through various fun games and entertaining activities! Players move constantly, each with a ball at his or her feet, working on vital skills that will enable them to perform to their maximum potential! Our goal within the program to help young athletes have a sense that soccer is the most enjoyable sport there is! We believe that the Initiation Academy provides players with the skills necessary to take their own steps to success!

Best Summer Ever!

SUMMER SOCCER CAMPS – REGISTER NOW! During July and August, CMFSC also hosts 2, one week soccer camps where we are pleased to offer Mini-Madness - for the “little stars of tomorrow”. MINI MADNESS CAMP (for boys and girls ages 4-6) features two hours jammed full of soccer fun. We will use a number of games and activities to give the players a very basic understanding of soccer, and it is designed to provide an extremely positive and fun introduction to the game. For dates and to register, please visit our Tricity News May website at cmfsc.ca

Summer Fun Art Camps! ages 5 - 14 for 6 weeks in July & August

Jump into the adventure and let friendship fill each day. Experience a world of discovery, over 75 activities, and all with an amazing staff.

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LIFE LIKE NO OTHER!

The CMFSC Initiation Academy runs from the third week of September (u5’s will begin in October) to early March when the season will wrap up with the Domenic Mobilio Friendship Cup Tournament. There is also a break for the Christmas/ Holiday Season. Don’t just take our word for it; hear from a few of our extremely cheerful players and pleased parents…

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Guide to Summer Activities Fabulous summer activities for kids aged 6 to 12 years old

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Community Schools are pleased to offer Summer Day Camp Programs. Camps will be held at the following School locations: WHERE: CENTRAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL: 2260 Central Avenue, Port Coquitlam LEIGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: 1230 Soball Street, Coquitlam MONTGOMERY MIDDLE SCHOOL: 1900 Edgewood Avenue, Coquitlam MILLER PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL: 800 Egmont Avenue, Coquitlam TIME: 9:00 AM – 2:45 PM (DOORS OPEN 8:45 AM & PICK UP BY 2:45 PM) MILLER PARK CAMP: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM AGE OF CAMPERS: 6 YEARS TO 12 YEARS ONLINE PAYMENTS ACCEPTED: VISA OR MASTERCARD OR INTERAC/DEBIT PAPER REGISTRATIONS: CASH AND CHEQUES (MILLER PARK- CASH ONLY) Central Camp: www.sd43.bc.ca/central Leigh Camp: www.sd43.bc.ca/minnekhada Montgomery: www.sd43.bc.ca/maillard Miller Park Camps: www.sd43.bc.ca/millerpark

CENTRAL CAMP - will run 6 weeks: July 2nd to August 8th 2014 C-1 Week / Camp 1 Wed. July 02 – Fri. July 04 $60 3 Days Wed - Fri C-2 Week / Camp 2 Mon. July 07 – Fri. July 11 $95 5 Days Mon - Fri C-3 Week / Camp 3 Mon. July 14 – Fri. July 18 $95 5 Days Mon - Fri C-4 Week / Camp 4 Mon. July 21 – Fri. July 25 $95 5 Days Mon - Fri C-5 Week / Camp 5 Mon. July 28 – Fri. Aug 01 $95 5 Days Mon - Fri C-6 Week / Camp 6 Tues. Aug 05 – Fri. Aug 08 $80 4 Days Tues - Fri LEIGH CAMP - will run 6 weeks: July 2nd to August 8th 2014 L-1 Week / Camp 1 Wed. July 02 – Fri. July 04 $60 3 Days Wed - Fri L-2 Week / Camp 2 Mon. July 07 – Fri. July 11 $95 5 Days Mon - Fri L-3 Week / Camp 3 Mon. July 14 – Fri. July 18 $95 5 Days Mon - Fri L-4 Week / Camp 4 Mon. July 21 – Fri. July 25 $95 5 Days Mon - Fri L-5 Week / Camp 5 Mon. July 28 – Fri. Aug 01 $95 5 Days Mon - Fri L-6 Week / Camp 6 Tues. Aug 05 – Fri. Aug 08 $80 4 Days Tues - Fri MONTGOMERY CAMP - will run 6 weeks: July 2nd to August 8th 2014 M-1 Week / Camp 1 Wed. July 02 – Fri. July 04 $60 3 Days Wed - Fri M-2 Week / Camp 2 Mon. July 07 – Fri. July 11 $95 5 Days Mon - Fri M-3 Week / Camp 3 Mon. July 14 – Fri. July 18 $95 5 Days Mon - Fri M-4 Week / Camp 4 Mon. July 21 – Fri. July 25 $95 5 Days Mon - Fri M-5 Week / Camp 5 Mon. July 28 – Fri. Aug 01 $95 5 Days Mon - Fri M-6 Week / Camp 6 Tues. Aug 05 – Fri. Aug 08 $80 4 Days Tues - Fri MILLER PARK CAMP - will run 3 weeks: July 8th to July 25th 2014 MP-1 Week / Camp 1 Tues. July 08 – Fri. July 11 $40 4 Days Tues - Fri MP-2 Week / Camp 2 Mon. July 14 – Fri. July 18 $50 5 Days Mon - Fri MP-3 Week / Camp 3 Mon. July 21 – Fri. July 25 $50 5 Days Mon - Fri

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Maillardville French Summer Camp is produced by the Société francophone de Maillardville, in partnership with Canadian Parents For French.

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To register, please fill out our online form and send it back to us at info@ maillardville.com or via fax at (604) 515-8080.

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June 30 to July 25 2014 location: Banting Middle School 820 Banting Street, Coquitlam. July 28 to August 22 2014 location: École des Pionniers de Maillardville 3550 Wellington Street, Port Coquitlam.

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Again this year, the French summer camp offers some fabulous summer activities for kids age from 6 to 12 years old with at least one year experience in French immersion or in a French program.

The Maillardville French Summer Camp will be held in two different TriCities schools, Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 3:00pm:

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Over the last 16 years, the camp has welcomed over 6,000 kids who have had fun with the dynamic, motivated, responsible and full of energy camp team leaders.

Educational, sports and cultural activities are on the agenda, and field trips at Meadows Maze, Bridal Falls Waterpark, Fort Langley and more have been scheduled for Fridays.

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- The French summer camp returns for another exciting year for children who want to keep and perfect their French skills. Société francophone de Maillardville in partnership with the Tri-Cities Chapter of the Canadian Parents for French is proud to announce the 16th edition of the Maillardville French Summer Camp. The camp runs from June 30th to August 22nd 2014.

Summer Basketball Camp The camps offered by The Tri-City Basketball School aim to help develop young boys & girls basketball skills. At the same time they will compete in games and achieve awards. The camps will be held at Terry Fox Secondary.

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Coaches Profiles: Don Van Os

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• 31 years of Coaching Experience • Former Head Coach Fraser Valley College Women • Former Coach Terry Fox Senior Boys • Outstanding Shooting Coach • Former Assistant Coach Capilano College Women • Former Executive Director Basketball BC • Coach Charles Best Sr. Girls

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A charming country lifestyle at Village Green By Kerry Vital

Relaxation and a neighbourly feel are the words of the day at Village Green, a quiet enclave in Maple Ridge that’s been appealing to buyers of all demographics. “It’s like a little English village,” says sales manager Jeanie Fox. “It’s a really nice community.” The two-level townhomes are built in a West Coast Architecture style, and are surrounded by plenty of green

space. Each home has a fenced yard, making them perfect for families and those looking to have a bit of green space of their own. “It’s a beautiful setting,” says Fox. “You can cook dinner in your kitchen while watching your kids play in the yard right outside.” Inside, the spacious three-bedroom floorplans, ranging from 1,246 to 1,382 square feet, include laminate hardwood flooring, nine-foot ceilings on the main floor and quartz countertops

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and stainless-steel appliances in the kitchen. The master ensuite bathroom is spa-inspired, with a full frameless glass shower and oversized shower head. “These are very good finishings,” Fox says. “You also get a great value for your money. It’s just incredible.” Phase one is currently selling, and the second phase will be released soon. When complete, the nine-acre site will hold 105 townhomes. Homeowners have already started moving in, with more to come in the fall. “We wanted to offer homes that felt like a single-family residence, at townhome affordability, and in fact the majority of our buyers have claimed this as one of their top reasons for purchasing there,” says Fox. Homes at Village Green start at $302,900. For more information, visit www.villagegreenlife.ca, call 604-476-2292 or visit the presentation centre at 12161 237th Street, Maple Ridge, open 12 to 5 p.m. every day except Fridays.

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Camden at The Falls, the first release of single-family homes built around The Falls golf course in Chilliwack, will have beautiful views from every home, including the rolling greens of the golf course, right, and over the surrounding area, below.

Dream homes at Camden at The Falls By Kerry Vital

Aquilini Development is bringing their master-planned community building expertise to Chilliwack with The Falls, an envisioned community of over 500 homes, set to be built around The Falls Golf Club. Camden, their first release of just 47 singlefamily homes, offers a little piece of paradise for as low as $389,900. “You walk out your door and you’re on the golf course, with rolling greens and panoramic views,” says Macartney Greenfield, project manager for Rennie Marketing Systems. “There aren’t a lot of projects that

can offer that resort-style living.” The response has been overwhelming, Greenfield says. Floorplans range from 1,336 to 3,176 square feet, and each comes with a large double-car garage with tons of room for storage. The master-on-main floorplans have been particularly popular, Greenfield says. There is also a rancher floorplan available. Buyers will have a vast array of choices when it comes to customizing their new home, including six different home types and elevation styles, eight exterior colour schemes and two interior colour schemes. There are also several interior and exterior upgrade options available. The location is one of the biggest draws for Camden at The Falls. “People are amazed by how beautiful it is here,” Greenfield says. “It’s nestled into the side of the mountain with breathtaking views in every direction.” To take advantage of the views, the homes have spacious covered decks and oversized

windows. Nine-foot ceilings in the main living areas add to the airy feeling. Laminate wood flooring is included throughout the main living areas, with porcelain tile in the bathrooms and low-pile carpeting in the bedrooms. A gas fireplace in the living room is perfect for cozying up to in the colder weather, and a rough-in for a wet bar is included in some homes, making entertaining easy. The kitchen is gourmet and refined, with stainless-steel appliances, shaker-style wood stained or flat-panel cabinetry and laminate countertops. A convenient kitchen island creates extra space, with pendant lighting above illuminating your tasks. A full-height walk-in pantry with built-in shelving is another convenient feature that demonstrates Aquilini’s commitment to their homeowners. The master ensuite features a tempered glass shower enclosure and separate tub, with double sinks for plenty of his-and-hers space. Every home comes with a two-year

membership to The Falls Golf Club, with additional discounts for the pro shop, restaurant and ongoing green fees. It truly is a golfer’s dream come true! The Aquilini name has held a lot of weight for buyers at Camden at The Falls. “Aquilini has strong local roots and is very committed to this community,” says Greenfield. “You have the confidence factor of buying from a builder known for large developments and master-planned communities.” Homeowners won’t have to venture very far from their home to find anything they need. “This is a very central community,” says Greenfield. “There’s a great school at the bottom of the hill, and you’re less than 10 minutes from Chilliwack.” Trails, lakes and other outdoor recreation opportunities are also plentiful here. For more information, visit www. livethefalls.com, call 604-794-5722 or stop by the presentation centre at 8361 Nixon Road, Chilliwack, open 12 to 5 p.m. daily except Tuesdays, or by appointment.

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READY TO IMPRESS! 22641 123 Ave., Maple Ridge

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BONSON’S LANDING 11257 Tully Cr, Pitt Meadows

ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS 2 storey home on corner lot with Southwest exposure. Over 2600 sqft features open layout, oodles of windows for maximum light, Hardwood flooring, Maple kitchen. Gorgeous covered deck overlooking private backyard with SW exposure! THIS IS THE ONE!

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ORIGINAL OWNER

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Very well cared for home w/ full basement on super quiet cul-de-sac very close to town & shopping. Private rear yard w/ covered patio off kitchen. Summer kitchen in bsmt. Excellent value for fully finished bsmt home w/ 2 kitchens. Huge double garage & driveway parking. It’s a winner!

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RANCHER TOWNHOUSE #22 19171 Mitchell Rd, P.M.

55+ HOLLY LANE. Easy access- no stairs front or back. 1250 sqft unit with fenced yard and quiet location in complex. Walk to town core in minutesor bus stop around corner. It doesn’t get much more convenient & care free! Freshly painted & otherwise all original inside. Finish it your way!

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23215 121A Ave., Maple Ridge

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269,000

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#509 110 Brew St., Port Moody

Bright, East facing 650 sqft 1 bedroom unit in Aria 1, centrally located in popular Suterbrook! Featuring hardwood flooring, big kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances. Covered patio. Building includes very well-equipped exercise centre, swimming pool and more!

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BEAUTIFUL HOME!

23765 116 Ave., Maple Ridge

The elegant stone face indicates custom work to be found in this quality built 3 storey w/ in-floor radiant heat. Full walk out bsmt with covered patio & easy suite potential. Large covered front porch & stamped concrete driveway. Ideal Richwood Park location. Easy to view - easy to love.

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22909 Fuller, Maple Ridge

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#8 21960 River Road, Maple Ridge

3 bedroom, 2 bath townhome of over 1250 sqft in Foxborough Hills. Big open layout with spacious living room, big kitchen, stainless appliances. Large patio space great for the BBQ overlooking greenspace. 3 big bedrooms up including Master bedroom on its own level. 3 PARKING SPACES!

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199,000

QUIET LOCATION!

#103 22275 123 Ave., Maple Ridge

FANTASTIC ground level, south facing, 2 bdrm, 2 bath unit in Mountainview Terrace. A well maintained complex on quiet cul-de-sac. Almost 1100 sqft, features big living rm with gas fireplace, laminate flooring, totally covered, private SOUTH FACING PATIO!

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249,900

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SOLD 10028 240 St, Maple Ridge

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242,500

HUGE LIVING AREA

#24 20630 118 Ave., Maple Ridge

Come see this 1230 sqft end unit with West side location close to shopping and WC Express! All new windows, paid for & soon installed. Large open level entry main floor & private fenced yard. Bright & clean with fresh paint & tile floors. Low Maint. fee & immediate possession offered.

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19821 N Wildwood, Pitt Meadows

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496,900

HERITAGE RIDGE

11484 228th St, Maple Ridge

NEWER HOME big enough for the whole family AND THEN SOME!! 2800 sqft, 4 bdrms + den (or 5th bedroom). 12 year old home on quiet, no-through street in Heritage Ridge! Features big, open layout with 9’ ceilings, STAINLESS appliances, room for the IN-LAWS down. BONUS - HEAT PUMP!

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SOLD 3772 Ulster, Port Coquitlam

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Adanacs have a place in sports history Stan Shillington is a legend in B.C. lacrosse for his encyclopedic knowledge of the game and the many historical articles he has written about it. He penned this piece about the Coquitlam Adanacs:

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Coquitlam Adanacs kick off their 2014 Western Lacrosse Association season tomorrow (Saturday) night with a much younger roster than they had last year, says coach Bob Salt.

Young blood for 2014 Adanacs Senior Adanacs celebrating 50 years of lacrosse

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The Coquitlam Adanacs will take on the Langley Thunder in their Western Lacrosse Association season home opener on Saturday at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex. The game starts at 7 p.m. For more information. go to www.adanaclacrosse.com.

By Gary McKenna The Tri-CiTy NewS

ob Salt may be a grizzled veteran of the B.C. lacrosse scene but the Coquitlam Adanacs coach still has the enthusiasm of a rookie before the opening game of the season. This year, however, his excitement may have more to do with the players on his bench. The A’s are much younger than they’ve been and Salt believes many of the athletes picked up in this year’s draft could make the roster when his team takes to the floor for its home opener tomorrow (Saturday) night at Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex. “I have been around this game a long time,”he said, “but when you see a young bunch of guys come out and run all over, I find it really exciting.” Salt’s zealousness about the upcoming season was in stark con-

trast to his demeanour last July when three of his top players — Dane Dobbie, Damon Edwards and Nick Rose — left the team for the Langley Thunder. Last season’s issues appeared to be behind Salt when he spoke to The Tri-City News recently. He said he was looking forward to a fresh season and seeing some of the club’s new additions perform in real-game situations. One of the new recruits about whom the coach seems particularly excited is Tyler Garrison, this year’s first-round pick. “He is the real deal,” he said. “He is one of the best draft picks I have seen in a long time.” Garrison is a solid defenceman who has no problem jumping into an offensive rush. He also has two years of National Lacrosse

League experience, something that is rare for a player coming into the WLA from junior. There are other players that Salt is eager to see. Matthew MacGrotty and Brandon Goodwin, who came from Langley in the Rose, Dobbie and Edwards trade, will get a full season with the team while Matt Delmonico and Vincent Ricci are new A’s additions. The days of locking down defensively and relying on a select few of offensive stalwarts like Dobbie are over, he said, noting Coquitlam will rely on everyone to step up and play their roles. While there are many changes taking place on the floor this season, general manager Kevin Hill said adjustments are also being made in the front office. He told The Tri-City News about the team’s

changing philosophy and how it intends to win back some of the fans who have strayed away from the game in recent seasons. The club’s penchant for picking players from the Jr. Adanacs in this year’s draft was not just about getting the best athletes. It doesn’t hurt that the Jr. A’s have been a top team in their league in recent years but HIll believes that filling his roster with players from the community will create a stronger connection between the athletes on the floor and the fans in the stands. “We have one of the best junior lacrosse programs in our own backyard,” he said. “They are producing solid lacrosse players. Why not pick the kids that are local who grew up watching the senior guys play?” gmckenna@tricitynews.com

A’s start Saints’ rough stretch Port Coquitlam Saints goaltenders are likely feeling shellshocked after giving up 53 goals in three BC Junior A Lacrosse League games in the last week. The horrific stretch started last Friday when the host Saints fell 17-2 to their crosstown rivals from Coquitlam. The Junior Adanacs spread the goal scoring among 11 players but Chase McIntyre was the top A’s point-getter with five assists. Jake Taylor potted a hat-trick for Coquitlam while Tre Mason and Colby Beveridge were the lone Saints to beat A’s goalie Christian DelBianco. Bryce Phenix and Jack Woodhouse shared netminding duties for PoCo, roughly splitting the playing time and goals against. The next day, PoCo travelled to Nanaimo but the Timbermen hammered the locals 17-3. Pierce Watson, Luke Lehtimaki and Trevor Wiseman were the only Saints to solve Nanaimo goalie Peter Dubenski. And on Tuesday night at Queen’s Park Arena in New Westminster, Nathan Marken fired four goals for the visiting Saints but the Salmonbellies trounced PoCo 19-7. Next games for the two local BCJALL teams are: • Coquitlam played Langley Thursday night, after The Tri-City News’ press deadline; • PoCo hosts Burnaby Lakers tonight (Friday) at 8 p.m. at the PoCo rec centre; • and next Wednesday, Coquitlam hosts PoCo at 7:30 p.m. at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex.

ll sports are steeped in tradition. New teams come and go but there are certain clubs that remain intricately entangled in the very history of the game. For example, merely mention the nameYankees and you know the conversation revolves around baseball; or the Packers and football; Maple Leafs and hockey. Similarly, lacrosse has the Adanacs. It’s odd, then, that the name Adanac — Canada, spelled backwards — is synonymous in this region with lacrosse when it actually had its origin on a basketball court. The Adanac Basketball Club was formed in New Westminster in the 1920s and soon became a major force on the Canadian hoop scene.The team captured the national Senior A championship in 1928/’29 and 1929/’30. At the same time, the club sponsored Senior B and Intermediate A teams. The question was soon asked: What could all these young athletes do during the summer months to stay in shape? The answer, of course, was lacrosse. It was early in the Depression. Times were tough but a topnotch lacrosse stick cost only a dollar. It was also a time of change: The 12-man field game made way in 1933 for the sevenman box version.The boys of basketball held an organizational meeting on April 26, 1933 and Fred Wolstenholme was named president and Jim Gifford coach. see 2001 MANN, page 40

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Michael Mobilio of Coquitlam Metro Ford battles Mountain United’s Will Barrie in U18 BC Soccer Premier League play Wednesday at Town Centre Park in Coquitlam. The tied 1-1.

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Casey Chin of Coquitlam (left) shows his stuff in a Canadian Football League combine workout. Chin, a product of New Westminster secondary school, was drafted by the BC Lions. university career and was named a conference all-star three times during the course of his Clan career. Other Clan players taken in the CFL draft are: • offensive lineman Matthias Goossen of Richmond, who went second overall to the

2001 Mann Cup win an Adanacs highlight Two days later, the newly formed Adanac Lacrosse Club entered a team in the senior loop. The first unit boasted a number of the all-time greats in lacrosse on its roster but the emphasis was on the development of young blood and, five years later, the dividends were realized. In 1938, the Adanacs captured the Western Canadian title but, still building, could not wrest the Mann Cup from powerful St. Catherines. When St. Kitts travelled west the following season to defend the national title, the Adanacs reversed the previous year’s loss by capturing the Mann Cup — a Canadian championship just half a dozen seasons after the organization was formed. The Adanacs soon became a casualty of the Second World War when, with almost all of the team’s players in the armed forces, the club disbanded. But back it came to win Western titles in 1947, ’48 and ’50, and a Mann Cup title in 1947. Lacrosse hit a low point in 1951, forcing an amalgamation of the Adanacs and Salmonbellies — and the Adanac name once again was placed in mothballs. Then, in 1965, a group of old Adanac players and executives, led by Ralph Douglas, resurrected the name and set up shop in Coquitlam. (In the shortlived professional lacrosse experiment in 1968, the Adanacs moved their home base to Portland, Ore. but returned to Coquitlam to stay the following year.) Always an exciting, high-scoring club, the Adanacs hit a peak in 1980 when the team captured the Nations ’80 World Box Lacrosse title as well as the WLA league championship. A Mann Cup challenge, however, was thwarted by New Westminster. After three trips to“the show,” the Coquitlam Adanacs won their first Mann Cup title in 2001 in an exciting seven-game series that saw the A’s claw their way back from a four-goal deficit heading into the final period of game seven. Dan Stroup and Colin Doyle were the heroes, with Stroup knotting the score with just under a minute to go and Doyle bulging the twine with the game winner with 35 seconds left. Andy Ogilvie was named Mann Cup MVP. Game seven of the 2001 Mann Cup will go down as one of the greatest moments in Adanacs history.

Division team, going to the Toronto Argonauts in the sixth round, 51st overall, one spot after teammate Roper. All five players spent their entire four-year career of collegiate football with the Clan, joining the program in 2010 for the team’s first season in the NCAA.

Rosenthal to go to Jersey camp It’s a long way from Coquitlam to New Jersey but an even longer journey from the BC Hockey League to the NHL. And a Coquitlam Express player is making that trip. Ryan Rosenthal, coming off a season in which he captained the Express to the BCHL title and earned an

NCAA Division I scholarship to Northeastern University, will be attending New Jersey Devils development camp this summer. As a Jersey native, for Rosenthal, the chance to show his hockey skills for the team he followed growing up is a dream come true. “I’ve always been a Devils fan,” said Rosenthal

This was Rosenthal’s first and only BCHL season. He spent last year at the U. of Vermont but opted to come to the BCHL in hopes of earning another NCAA opportunity. Rosenthal led the Express in goals with 34 in the regular season and led the team in playoff scoring with 22 points in 19 games.

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If I can’t do it It can’t be done

DESIGN

778-231-9675, 778-231-9147

FPatios FPool Decks FSidewalks FDriveways FForming FFinishing FRe & Re 30yrs exp. Quality workmanship Fully Insured crossroadsstampedconcrete.com

HOME REPAIRS

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

.Turfcity - 604-780-5304

.Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).

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

Danny 604 - 307 - 7722

289 HOUSEHOLD SERVICES Specializing in Private Events! We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.

.Flagpersons & Lane Closure Techs required. Must have reliable vehicle. Must be certified & experienced. Union wages & benefits. Fax resume 604-513-3661 email: darlene.hibbs@shawbiz.ca

• Home Dinner Parties • Meetings • Funerals • Weddings • B-B-Ques • Birthdays • Anniversaries

WESTWOOD CONCRETE WE SERVICE ALL AREAS • Stamped Concrete • Forming • Patios, Pools & Decks • Removal / Repairs • Custom Design • Bobcat & Mini Excavator

MAN with TRUCK *Moving *Deliveries *Junk Removal *Odd Jobs

Prompt & Reliable *$30/hr + gas *2nd guy $25/hr

Call Dave 604-805-2629

Free Estimates 604-813-6949

Unique Taste, Unique Menus... Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...

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LANDSCAPING

Kristy 604.488.9161

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

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

Landscaping Sales & Service Opportunities Up To $400 CASH Daily F/T & P/T Outdoors. Spring / Summer Work. Seeking Honest, Hard Working Staff. www.PropertyStarsJobs.com MAINTENANCE PERSON REQUIRED. This is a fulltime, permanent position starting immediately at our post mill and treating plant in Princeton, BC. Must have a minimum of 10 years maintenance experience on a variety of production and mobile equipment, with strong skills in welding, hydraulics and basic electrical work. Experience in a mill environment preferred. Must be able to handle a variety of tasks, work well with minimum supervision and be part of the team. Benefits include excellent wage, health spending account and profit sharing. Please submit resumes by fax 250295-7912 or email mcmike@xplornet.ca Please visit our website at www.pwppost.com for further information on the company. The Lemare Group is accepting resumes for the following positions: Camp Cooks (Red Seal Chef an asset), Camp Bull cooks. Please send resumes by fax to 250-9564888 or email to office@lemare.ca

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

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DC ELECTRIC (#37544). Bonded. We specialize in jobs too small for the big guys! *24 HOUR SERVICE* 30Yrs exp. Free est. 604-460-8867.

RENOVATIONS

RAIN CITY ELECTRICAL Specializing in home renovations. Fully insured & bonded. Free estimates. Fully certified. Lic. #00383EW12. (604)773-8656

RETAINING WALLS BASEMENTS ADDITIONS FORMING - FRAMING STAIRS - DECKS - FENCE WINDOW & DOOR REPLACEMENT

CLEANING SERVICES

MAIDS R’ US BEST CLEANERS

INTERIOR / EXTERIOR

Residential & Commercial

Weekly, Bi-Monthly - Best Rates! Since 1985 604-808-0212 Carpet Cleaning, Drain Cleaning. Residential and Commercial. (604)551-5864

ECE MONTESSORI TEACHER White Swan Montessori Education Centre in Coquitlam is looking for a enthusiastic and eager individual who will be a dynamic addition to our team. Applicants must have an ECE and a Montessori certificate. All interested applicants please submit your resume by email to:

opportunity

NO Wood byproducts used

When QUALITY Matters

NO JOB TOO SMALL! Renovations/Repairs/Building Emergency services available! S Bathrooms S Basements S Suites S Decks / Sheds S Plumbing S Flooring / Tiles S Electrical S Interior Designing

COQUITLAM LANDSCAPING ★ SPRING CLEANUP ★

1-800-663-5847

www.msrconstruction.net

RENO & REPAIR

GARDENING

(Turn right 1st road East of Pitt River Bridge from Vancouver) 604-465-9812

604-512-9947

HOME REPAIRS, renovations, plumbing, electrical, carpentry & painting. Reas rates. 604-945-7099.

www.bcclassiﬁed.com

16897 Windsor Road Pitt Meadows

all soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements.

17607 Ford Road Pitt Meadows

PICK-UP ...... or .... DELIVERY

604-465-3189 GREENWORKS Redevelopment Inc. Hedges, Pavers, Ponds & Walls. Returfing, Demos, Drainage, Concrete cutting, Jack hammering, old swimming pools filled in & decks. 778-710-2185

Nick’s

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

S Yard Maintenance S Hedge Trimming ~ Tree Pruning S Lawn Cuts ~ Weeding

Landscaping *Retaining Walls *Interlocking *Fencing *Drainage *Decking *New Lawns *Hedges 19 Years exp. - Work Guaranteed Cel:604-836-6519, 778-285-6510

Fully Insured All Work Guaranteed. Call John 778-867-8785 Prompt Delivery Available

7 Days / Week

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.

317 . Expert Power Washing. Gutters cleaned & repaired. www.expertpowerwashing. Mike, 604-961-1280 MIKE 604-961-1280

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

whiteswanmontessori@hotmail.com

• ROOFERS • LABOURERS Required for Hazelmere Roofing

Free Turf

M.S. Rad Construction Inc.

INSURED / WCB / LICENSED

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We Sell Weed...

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

Quality Work Guaranteed

AROUND GUARANTEED!

TEACHERS

TRADES, TECHNICAL

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

Landscape Design & Installation for 33 yrs Locally owned & operated. pearlandscapes.com 778-848-0036

HOME IMPROVEMENTS Carpentry, painting, drywall, tiles Quality work - reasonable price Martin 778-355-5840

06951 Lic Electrician Low cost. Res/Com. Small job expert. Renos Panel changes 604-374-0062

FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

~ Free Estimates ~ 604-941-2263 / 604-725-7246

“Complete Renovations, tub to counter, from floor to wall” • Proud BBB Member • Quality Guaranteed • Since 1979 John 604-779-4029 www.bcbwreno.ca

A+, BBB member-Low rates, Expert trouble shooter. All types of Electrical work 24/7 604-617-1774

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*Rototilling *Levelling *Gardens *Loader Work *Brush Cutter *Plowing

Kitchen & Bathroom Specialist

ELECTRICAL

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

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Ed’s ROTOTILLING & LANDSCAPING

BC BEST WAY CONSTRUCTION

DRAIN Tiles, Sewer, Water Video Inspection, Jack Hammering, Hand Excavating Call Tobias 604.782.4322

Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046

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SALES

Company. Full-Time available.

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

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

COMMON Exchange Coquitlam has an opening for the position of Pawnbroker. The Job comprises of giving collateral loans on goods of value. Also sales of used goods. Comprehensive training will be provided. Minimum High School diploma required. 3 - 4 days per week, possible full time. Common Exchange, 927a Brunette Ave, Coquitlam e-mail: commonex@shaw.ca

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CONTRACTORS

GREENPRO LANDSCAPING Lawn cuts, pruning, full yard maint & installation. Fast & dependable. Since ‘06. From $25. 604-537-5536

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RETAIL

part-time position available to work 1 - 2 days a week, no weekends and no evenings. Approx. 5 hrs/day for a mobile clothing service Job requirements are: * have sales experience * enjoy working with seniors * have own transportation * ideal position for semi-retired sales people. email resumes to: Cocosclothestoyou@shaw.ca

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Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

RENOVATION, New Construction: Framing,Drywall, Plumbing, Electrical, Flooring, Painting, Finishing, and more... Perfect One Construction Ltd. (Liability insured, in good standing with WCB) : 604-379-0506

Fashion Sales Associate

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Placing & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 34 Years Exp. Free Estimates. coastalconcrete.ca

EDUCATION/TUTORING

The Lemare Group is accepting resumes for the following positions: Camp Cooks (Red Seal Chef an asset), Camp Bull cooks. Please send resumes by fax to 250-9564888 or email to office@lemare.ca

Excellent Wages! Start Now! Andy 604.808.1655 E-mail: hazelmererooﬁng@shaw.ca

in Pitt Meadows now hiring

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CARRIERS NEEDED 8224 430 Decaire St 445 Schoolhouse St 1324-1423 Charland Ave 1500-1551 Dansey Ave 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 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 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 9017 1221-1286 Gateway Pl 2309-2438 Kensington Cres 1215-1266 Kensington Pl 1217-1265 Knights Crt 2306-2378 Nottingham Pl 9259 1329-1365 Apel Dr 1401-1437 Braken Crt 4032-4065 Braken Crt 4032-4080 Coast Meridian Rd 4015-4056 Derby Crt 1413-1425 Lynwood Ave 1410-1426 Toronto Pl 4028-4098 Toronto St 1346-1428 Victoria Dr 9055 1497-1599 Elinor Cres 1451-1455 Flora Pl 1444-1457 Francis Pl 1443-1455 Gloria Dr (odd) 1477-1641 Western Dr (odd) 6037 341-351 College Park Way (odd) 313-355 Kings Crt 421-498 McGill Dr 300-350 McMaster Crt 301-391 Oxford Dr 301 Princeton Ave 9118 1920-1991 Dorset Ave 3250-3488 Flint St (even) 1909-1987 Laurier Ave 3225-3589 Oxford St (odd) 1921-1943 Prairie Ave(odd) 1927-1945 Salisbury Ave 3424-3592 St Anne St 3351-3379 Wingrove Pl 9170 1717-1875 Dorset Ave 3326-3478 Oxford St 3339-3439 Wellington St 6071 90-149 April Rd 2-50 Bedingfield St 100-108 Roe Dr (even) 1-19 Symmes Bay 9265 901-1065 Lynwood Ave 942-991 Mansfield Cres 902-1090 Victoria Dr 9038 2281 Argue St 2287 Argue St 2381 Argue St 2387 Argue St 8753 3458 Burke Village Prom 8778 1301-1335 Camellia Crt 2532-2549 Dahlia Crt 1343-1390 Honeysuckle Lane 1402-1426 Magnolia Pl 1320-1402 Noons Creek Dr (even) 2552-2568 Verbena Pl 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.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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

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

NRK Sahota Blueberry Farm

Duties incl: picking blueberries, grading, washing, packing, loading, unloading and other related tasks. Work in all weather conditions. Pay $10.33/hour. Contact: Gena Sahota @ 604-763-2808.

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. housecleaning 604-551-3255

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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

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

(604)465-1311

meadowslandscapesupply.com

15% SENIORS DISCOUNT A+ Rating with BB Bureau

•Lawn Cuts/Trim •Aerating •Leaf Cleanup •Power Rake •Hedge & Shrub Trimming •Pruning Trees •23 yrs. exp. •Insured •Free Estimates

Brad 778-552-3900 MARK’S LAWN CARE Mowing lawns, hedge trimming, garbage removal and small handyman repairs. Free Est. 604-308-8073

MIDAS CONSTRUCTION INC

604-251-3382 Carpentry Services Remove & replace concrete sidewalks, driveways, retaining walls.

MISC SERVICES

✶Dump Site Now Open✶ SBroken Concrete RocksS $24.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $24.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton

Meadows Landscape Supply

604-465-1311

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MOVING & STORAGE

Member of BBB & WCB www.midascontruction.ca

MIRACLE MOVING

Central Creek Construction Refinish & Sand Hardwood Floors & New floors. Covered Decks, Painting & Crown Mouldings. 604-773-7811. WCB & BBB. centralcreek@gmail.com

Licensed - Bonded - Fully Equip. $45/hr to start BIG OR SMALL MOVE Exp. movers, 1 - 3 Men Free estimate/Senior Discount Residential-Commercial-Pianos ~ Best affordable rates ~

604 - 720 - 2009

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MOVING & STORAGE

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

MAN with TRUCK *Moving *Deliveries *Junk Removal *Odd Jobs

Call Dave 604-805-2629

604-728-5643

AFFORDABLE MOVING 332

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

MOUNTAIN-MOVERS.ca (778)378-6683 ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020

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PAVING/SEAL COATING

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FREE! Scrap Metal Removal...FREE!!! *Appliances *BBQs *Exercise Equip *Cars/Trucks/Trailers *Hotwater Tanks *Furnaces * Restaurant Equipment All FREE pickup!

604-572-3733 www.tkhaulaway.com

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SUNDECKS

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

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

Woodland Decks

Call Ian 604-724-6373

W Design & Renovations W Decks W Fences W Stairs

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

W Retaining walls W Railings Home Renovations Call Patrick for a free est.

FIVE STAR ROOFING

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

All kinds of re-roofing & repairs. Free est. Reasonable rates. 778-998-7505 or 604-961-7505

Running this ad for 10yrs

PAINT SPECIAL

PITTBULL Puppies - Purebred. Born March 7th. Great bloodlines. $750-$1500. Call 604-765-0453. PRESA CANARIO puppies - 7/wks. 3 female, 2 male. Vet checked, all shots. Ready. $550. 604-719-3194.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 506

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POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

Ph: 604-942-4383

Old English Bulldog pups 8wks, all shots,dewormed, vet checked. R.T.G. $2500/obo. 778-903-2993

APPLIANCES

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

Spring Cleaning Special

604. 862. 9797 www. smart-cleaning.ca

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

SCOOTER - Shoprider Powerchair Indoor/Outdoor. Easy transport & Store. Brand new cond. (used only 1 month). $1350. 778-285-5652.

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MISC. FOR SALE

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

~ FINANCING AVAILABLE ~

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MORTGAGES

FORCLUSURE, BANKRUPTCY Are you having ﬁnancial difﬁculties and can’t make your mortgage payment? Don’t wait for the bank to take your home away from you, call Mike, 604-290-7400. We buy pre-foreclosure properties, any condition, fast turnaround. No commission. No fees.

GARAGE SALES

Coquitlam

604-351-6245 374

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

TREE SERVICES

Huge Community Sat., May 24- 9am to2pm

COQUITLAM

MOVING SALE

Pay-Less Pro Painting

Saturday & Sunday

Spring EXT/INT SPECIAL LOOK for our YARD SIGNS

STOP RENTING! RENT TO OWN! No Qualifications! Flexible Terms! CLOVERDALE - 60th and 176th Spacious 1 Bedroom Condo. Only $880/mo. Option Fee Req’d 604-626-9647

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APARTMENT/CONDO

Coquitlam Centre “Raphael Towers” 2 bdrm - $1275 *IN-SUITE W/D *GARBURATOR *ONSITE MANAGER *BEHIND COQ. CTR. MALL

Call 604-944-2963 Coquitlam:

Family owned & operated for 40 yrs. (604)936-5755 COQUITLAM

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

Call (604) 931-2670

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

PORT MOODY .give and take tree service 778.872.8406

Tar & Gravel DAsphalt D Interlocking shingles DTorch-on Membrane D Laminated shingles

A name you can trust

STARBRUSH PAINTING High quality, low cost, WCB. Part of each job will be donated to Terry Fox Basketball program, mention code 4 ball. Featured on TrustedPros.ca

MONSTER GARAGE SALE Over 65 CONTRIBUTORS Old Mill Boathouse

2715 Esplande at Rocky Point Park Saturday May 17 - 7am to 3pm RAIN or SHINE! Household items. collectibles, plants, baking books, toys & more.

All types of Roofing Repairs Free Estimates

604-467-6065

Call: (604)518-0974

Dogwood Nothin’ Dragon Fundraiser ABC TREE MEN Pruning, Shaping, Tree Removal & Stump Grinding. 604-521-7594 604-817-8899

2 HUNGRY PAINTERS. Int/Ext, 36 yrs. Power wash. Refs. WCB. Free Est. 604-467-2532, 604-727-8956

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

Your Tree Service For Honest Prices & Quality Work

Impeccably Clean! Good Apartment Sizes Heat SH/W S Prkg S Avail. Now

1 Bdrm. $795/mo 2 Bdrm. $925/mo. No pets ~ Ref’s req’d.

Free Estimates * Fully Insured

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FOR SALE BY OWNER

A-1 EXTERIOR/ INTERIOR. Quality job, senior rates, free est, residential, commercial. Refs. 20 yrs exp. No job too small.Call 778-980-0717

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

CHEAP RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free!

(778)997-5757

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PETS

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 Chihuahuas tiny teacups ready to go now, 1 male, 1 female. $700 604-794-7347

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HOMES FOR RENT

3BR. Shared laundry. Close to schools, park, and transit. $1700 per month util. incl. N/S. N/P. June 1st. 604-931-8774. PORT MOODY. 2 bdrm cottages, 4 appl. Caraholly Point, Burrard Inlet. Wooded location, BOAT ACCESS ONLY, NO ROAD. $1,050/mo. + utils & sec. dep. NS / NP. Managers on-site. Call 604-683-9641.

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STORAGE Auto Financing - Dream Catcher, Apply Today! Drive Today!

1.800.910.6402

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MOTORCYCLES

Pitt Meadows Marina 14179 Reichenback Rd

Public Access Launch Ramp Outdoor Storage for Boats, RV’s, Cars, Trucks & Trailers Year or semi-annual Rental Moorage

Parking + Onsite Manager

604.465.7713 750

2007 HONDA GOLD WING 1800, 19,600 Kms, luggage rack and luggage bag, 2 helmets wired with sound system, heated seats and hand grips, GPS. Wired for CB and heated jackets, custom pipes, Rear passenger arm rests. Coffee holder. $15,000, (new $32,000). Located in Abbotsford.

SUITES, LOWER

MAPLE RIDGE 1 bdrm gr/lvl suite nr all amens, 2 mins fr Golden Ears Bridge. Ns/np, avail now, $950 incl net, sat. tv & all utils. 604-465-3729. PoCo 1 bdrm updated g/l ste quiet street 5 appl priv yd pet friendly, NS $800 incl utils 778-996-7173 PORT COQUITLAM, Prairie/Oxford 1 bdrm nearr bus. Ns/np. $650 incl utils & basic cable. 604-552-0900.

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RECREATIONAL/SALE

SUITES, UPPER

COQUITLAM *Large 2 bdrm upper suite, all hardwood, carport, $975. *Large bright 1Bd +den down with laundry & pkng, $675/mo. N/S. No dogs. June1st. Call (604)937-3534.

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2007 Keystone Challenger Amazing style & luxury 33 ft triple slide, sleeps 7 adults, RARE 2 bdrm 2 bath + extras Pool, Hottub & Gym On-site. $26,775. Pics avail Kijiji #552049333. 778-773-9033

TOWNHOUSES

CRIME FREE BUILDING PORT COQUITLAM

1 bdrm suite ~ $775

PORT MOODY very clean 2 bdrm 2 bath, 1 pkng. SS applis. f/p, patio, June 1. $1275/mo. 778-834-4774.

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TOWNHOUSES ~PET FRIENDLY~

604-464-3550 Maple Ridge: 2bdr+den, 75 x 139 lot, 19x15 wrkshp 220V + carport, RV prkg $415K. 604-944-8100.

COQUITLAM upper 3 bdrm duplex, completely remodelled, 1.5 baths, 4 appli’s, 2 decks, avail immed. $1250 + shrd utils. 604-785-5503.

2 Bdrm units available. Great location for seniors! Clean, quiet & affordable! Incls heat, h/w, cable. Senior Move-In Allowance. Refs & Credit check req.

2 bdrm suite ~ $925

EXTRA

.CAN-PRO Paint and Drywall. Over 25 yrs of quality service. 3 ROOMS, $250. Insured. 604-771-7052

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

2 & 3 Bdrm Units Available

S Includes heat/hot water S 1.5 blocks to various bus stops S 2 blocks to Safeway/medical S City park across street S Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

PETS

mikes hauling 604-516-9237

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

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(604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge

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REAL ESTATE

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.

COQUITLAM CENTRE AREA

GARIBALDI Court

Sorry No Pets

Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certified Arborist

PORT MOODY. Ideal Apartment. 1 bedroom - Avail immed. Secure parking, storage. Res manager. No pets. 778-355-1808, 604-469-9100,

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.A East West Roofing & Siding Co. Repairs, new roofs, torching, gutter services. 10% off. 604-783-6437

EAGLE ROOFING

PORT COQUITLAM; 2 Bdrm apt, $810 and a 2 Bdrm T/H $885/mo. Quiet family complex, no pets, 604464-0034

PT MOODY compl reno’d Lrg 1300sf bright g/l 2bd+den. Nr amen Patio $1200 ns/np 604-727-1903

Household Items, Antiques, Antique Furniture, Tools & More!

Scott 604-891-9967

12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certiﬁed Crime Free Buildings

COQUITLAM: Hockaday, ground level large 1 bdrm suite, 1000 sf. n/s, n/p. Priv ent. 6 appl. Avail. now. $875/m utils inc. (604)472-9889

725 Blue Mountain St

www.paylesspropainting.com

SENIOR’S DISCOUNT

604-463-2236 604-463-7450

Sorry no pets.

May 17th & 18th, 10am-5pm

D Free estimates D Insured Licensed D References Residential D Pressure Washing

Includes: Heat, Hot Water

Clean, quiet apt blk. Suites to rent.

COMO LAKE United Church (In parking Garage off lane at 535 Marmont St.) Hardware, Collectibles, Furniture, Hshld & Outdoor Items, Camping, Sports,Toys & More

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

A1 PAINTING Interior & Exterior painting & Pressure Washing. All kinds of reno’s. Exc prices. Inderjit 604-721-0372 / Sam 604-724-5493

* Renovated Suites * *Large *Clean *Very Quiet

RENT TO OWN

Welcome Home !

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Garage Sale

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

Serving Tri City 34 Yrs. Call 24 Hrs/7 Days

1-250-558-7888 www.orlandoprojects.com

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Pressure Washing & Window Cleaning.

www.paintspecial.com

MINI - Mid Sized Labradoodles 15lbs-45lbs gvmonsen@telus.net 604-300-2820

JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

Smart Cleaning

www.pro-accpainting.com

Purebred blue males & females. Ready to go. 1st shots & tails/dew claws done. ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN Pet homes. $800. 604-308-5665

RENTALS

PRESSURE WASHING

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

AUTO FINANCING

Great Location

and Hydro

POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

PRO ✶ ACC PAINTING LTD

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$790/mo & $890/mo

Near Shopping & Amenities.

PLUMBING & REPAIRS. H/W tank replacement Drain cleaning. Exc rates. Lic. 604-290-5387 hoth2o.ca

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

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

1 & 2 Bdrms available

Also; Spectacular 3 Acre Parcel at $390,000

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FLUID SOLUTIONS INC. Gas, plumbing, heating, reno’s, repairs. 20 years exp., reliable & courteous. Lic’d. Bonded. Jack 778-835-4416

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RENTALS

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TRUCKS & VANS

2010 FORD RANGER - Extended cab, automatic, air-cond. 4L, V6, 40,000k. $13,500. 604-782-8049

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’07 PONTIAC G6

7 passenger #14ES2902A

Loaded With Options #PC5806

’08 HONDA FIT LX

‘04 FORD EXCAPE XLT

8,699*

8,888*

Auto, power locks and windows #PC5839

9,988*

’13 MAZDA 3

‘11 CHEV CRUZE LT

’08 DODGE RAM

9,988*

15,998*

’13 FORD FIESTA

Titanium, Leather, Moonroof #PFC1795

18,998*

’13 FORD FOCUS

Sport, Leather, Moonroof #PFC1797

18,998*

’03 F-150 HARLEY TRUCK ’08 NISSAN XTERRA

Supercharged! Only 67,000kms! #PT4912

20,998*

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8,888*

4x4, only 94,000 kms! #PFT1847A

Power Group, Auto #PFC1792A

Great Car, Low Kms #PC5829

’06 FORD FUSION SE

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4X4, Loaded #14ES7332A

20,998*

11,998*

Crewcab, 4x4 #13F10307A

16,998*

’09 CHEVROLET AVEO LT ’02 EXPLORER SPORT TRAC 4x4, XLT, Power Group #PFT1979A $ $ * 9,998* 8,998

Supercab, XLT, power group #PT4911

‘13 HYUNDAI ACCENT ’03 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR

’10 FORD FUSION SEL

Hatchback, 5-speed STK#PC5843

13,998*

’08 FORD EDGE LTD. AWD, Nice Truck #MLT653

16,998*

’12 DODGE CARAVAN ‘09 HYUNDAI SANTE FE LIMITED SXT, Seats 7, Power Group #PT4913

19,998*

‘13 FORD FOCUS

Titanium, Leather, Nav, Moonroof #PFC1786

21,998*

’02 FORD F-150

Moonroof, alloy wheels, low kms, #14CM4232A

Loaded #PT4901

19,988*

‘13 FORD FUSION SE

Leather, Nav, Moonroof #PFC1790

23,998*

AWD, Low kms #14ED0103A

9,988*

Leather, moonroof, SIRIUS #13F15719A

15,998*

14,998*

’07 JEEP WRANGLER ’13 DODGE AVENGER SE

Convt with Hard Top, only 31,000 kms! #MLC183B

Alloy Wheels, Pwr Grp, Local, No Accidents #13F13413A

’10 FORD EXCAPE XLT

’10 TOYOTA VENZA

17,998*

18,998*

With Sport Appearance Pkg #MLT727

’10 FORD F-150 S/CAB

’09 FORD F150 CREW CAB

4X4, XLT XTR Pkg! #MLT693

4X4 XLT XTR Pkg. #13F19502A

24,998*

Moonroof, leather #PC5844

20,988*

19,988*

24,998*

’11 FORD EXPLORER XLT ’07 EXPEDITION LTD ’13 HYUNDAI GENESIS ’11 FORD FLEX LTD. ’10 EXPLORER SPORT TRAC 4X4, Limited #MLT728 AWD, loaded #PT4905 2.0T Coupe, only 19,000 kms! #MLT675A Power Group, Nice Truck! #FLT4782 4x4, Navigation, Moonroof #MLT706A $ $ $ $ $ * * * * 30,988* 29,988 28,998 26,498 26,995

’10 FORD F150

Crewcab, 4x4, XLT, XTR #13F18220A

25,998*

Ryan KESLER’S DEMO

38,998*

Navigation, Moonroof #PFT1978

39,998*

4x4, Diesel, Short Box #PT4903

40,998*

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52,998*

48,998*

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