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Check out our online Christmas light map [the list is inside today’s paper on pg. A12]

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WEDNESDAY, DEC. 24, 2014 Your community. Your stories

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In response to The Tri-City Newsâ€™ call for seasonal photos, readers Corey and Jovita Kleim of Port Coquitlam sent us this picture of their sons Mason and Jackson in front of the family Christmas tree. More seasonal photographs from Tri-City News readers can be found on page A6.

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PICTURES OF THE SEASON The CP Rail Holiday Train rolled into the Tri-Cities last Thursday, wrapping up its crossCanada journey with festivities in Port Moody and at its final stop, Port Coquitlam...

Tri-City News Wednesday, December 24, 2014, A3 Please check out our readers’ seasonal photogs on page a6

PORT mOOdy

Tracy Riddell snapped these photos of the CP Rail Holiday Train’s penultimate 2014 stop on the tracks in Port moody, where Blue Rodeo’s Jim Cuddy (below) entertained from a rail car and Pomo firefighters tended a roaring bonfire (right).

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Bryan Ness, a CP Rail employee who’s well known for his volunteer work with the Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society, took these photographs at the final stop on the CP Holiday Train’s journey across Canada in PoCo. above, Tracey Brown, Jim Cuddy, Pat Steward, murray atkinson and anne Lindsay perform. above left, a rare look at the Holiday Train in the massive rail yard in PoCo. Left: The train undercover at the West Coast Express station where festivities took place.

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Lock your tires, truck owners told Big trucks’ tires, wheels targeted by thieves locally Sarah Payne

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Coquitlam RCMP are warning owners of large pickup trucks to lock up their tires after receiving a handful of reports of stolen tires and rims. Cpl. Jamie Chung said five large trucks parked outside homes have been targeted in the past two weeks on Westwood Plateau and Burke Mountain in Coquitlam, and one in Port Coquitlam. “They’ve targeted big trucks, like the Ford F150 and 250, and the latest one was a bigger Toyota truck,” Chung said. “They’re not picking any of the smaller

vehicles, they’re aiming for the bigger vehicles.” Chung noted the trend is concerning given that thefts from vehicles usually involve crooks breaking into cars to get at loose change or other items left inside. “But this is more serious because they’re spending the time to get the rims and the tires off the vehicle,” he said. Chung suggested truck owners purchase specialized locks to secure their wheels and tires. “It’s a special kind of lug nut and it takes a special kind of wrench to unlock it,” Chung said. “There’s still the potential [for theft] but that’s going to reduce it by a lot.” He also suggested owners keep their vehicles inside a locked garage. spayne@tricitynews.com @spayneTC

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Container truckers voted unanimously Sunday to take strike action again if needed in response to the imposition of what they say are lower-than-promised rates to haul goods in and out of Port Metro Vancouver terminals. Union and nonunion truckers met Sunday in Surrey to discuss their next steps after talks Friday with Port Metro Vancouver’s CEO. Truckers staged a 28-day strike last March that ended on government promises to reform the rate structure to halt rampant undercutting and stabilize the industry. The province passed legislation in October to set minimum rates but only revealed them Dec. 15.

A screen grab of a Facebook post shows the results after a thief or thieves did their dirty work, stealing wheels off a pickup truck, something that has happened several times in the last few weeks in the Tri-Cities. Thieves are targeting larger trucks, according to Coquitlam RCMP.

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his is not a good time to be looking for a parking spot at the mall. the final week before christmas can be a harried, stressful time for shoppers seeking that perfect gift to place under the tree. For many, it can also be too much for their bank accounts to bear. according to the bank of montreal, 11% of canadians expect to go into debt to pay for their holiday spending. a survey last year by the investors Group said almost one in four canadians felt helpless trying to control their spending during the holiday season, and 68% of those over-spenders admitted their lack of fiscal discipline over christmas reflects how they handle their money the rest of the year. Of course, retailers, banks and credit card com-

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ISIS/ISIL, teachers’ strike & Canucks Peace on Earth, goodwill towards (wo)men. Following a traYes, it’s time for our annual Christmas truce, when we eschew our usual bellicose bickering and, instead, wassail dition started our way to expository détente. So, in an attempt to keep your bile and figgy pudding several years down, join us as we once again walk Arm in Arm instead of ago, The Tri-City roistering Face to Face. Touch my robe Ebenezer, and gaze upon some things we News’ Face to agree on from news stories past… Face columnists Jim Internationally, we agree that a two-state solution is the Jim Nelson and only basis for meaningful Middle East peace talks and that Andy Radia are such a solution should be strengthened if not brokered by Andy RAdiA Jim nELSOn international discussion. foregoing their and a Canadian value that we both hold near and dear to In Syria and Iraq, we agree that we should all pick one our hearts. — ISIS or ISIL — and stick with it. usual format for acronym Closer to home, the teacher’s dispute was probably the But ISIS or ISIL, we decry their actions. The bastardizabiggest news story of the year. What a mess that was! tion of a religion has led to the most barbaric and public this, their final In our letters to Santa, both Jim and I have encouraged acts that no end can justify. the jolly old man to put coal in the stockings of all the And we both wish that neither side in these hostilities column before negotiators. The teachers’ strategy was ill-considered and tolerated the collateral damage caused by indiscriminate the government’s position was blunt and overbearing. As Christmas, to attacks or drone strikes, both of which kill innocent women a result of their collective failings, B.C. schools have sufand children. write a comfered. And unfortunately, if history is an example, this is a disAndy bined piece pute that will continue. Unfortunately, this year, senseless violence made its way into Canada. In October, Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent about topics Jim in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu and Corporal Nathan Cirillo in Thanks for talking about education Andy… if I had to do Ottawa — were killed in acts that some are labelling terroron which they it, I’d still be writing. ism. agree. On oil tankers, we agree that neither “drill baby drill” While Jim and I disagree on what to call it, we hope that all the federal political parties abstain from politicizing the deaths. Moreover, we’re both of the mind that we don’t want the Ottawa incident to affect Canadians’ ability to frequent the hallowed halls of Parliament Hill. The openness and access to our elected officials is a symbol of our democracy

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The Editor, The following message is for Premier Christy Clark: So, Premier Clark what are your plans for the taxpayers of B.C. in this new year? Could it be the reopening of Riverview that once was the only provincial mental hospital? How about reopening Valleyview 300, which was the seniors’ home for people with dementia? With the fast approach of the baby boomers, Valleyview is desperately needed. The structures and foundations are already there, so let the work begin. Riverview has a great potential to continue to meet mental health care needs in this community as well as support compatible uses and provide a place of quiet refuge open to all who wish to enjoy its beautiful trees and tranquil landscapes. So please listen to my plea and give the people of this prosperous province a Christmas present or a New Year’s gift. We hope our prayers will be answered as soon as possible. Thanking you Premier in advance. Do have a peaceful Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Jenny Farley, Port Coquitlam

nor “leave it all in the ground” is an acceptable strategy. We think there may be acceptable-risk oil options if the environment, not just dollars and “jobs,” is our paramount concern. And above all, we both wish that we invested as much to get off our oil dependency as we do trying to convince ev-

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eryone that it’s all good and that environmental activism is hypocritical if you drive a car or have ever been in a plane. But we don’t want to get off our dependency on local voters and we agree that it’s great to see voter participation in recent municipal elections up from pathetic to unacceptably low (except in Anmore and Belcarra, where 52% and 61% of voters crossed their acres to vote). And we agree that it was controversy that brought out voters this time: a strong mayoral challenge in Port Moody, the slate brouhaha in Coquitlam and the shocking travails of School District 43 trustees. We both believe that the debate over slate politics in is a red-herring. Both of us — and we think most of you — vote for a civic candidate based on his or her character, experience and community service. We’re both euphoric about the Evergreen Line and favour almost any proposed expansion of the system (despite a few recent operational snafus). We both think that SkyTrain and light rail to the valley and White Rock might vault us all to environmental nirvana.

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Speaking of euphoria, we’re both Canuck fans again! The drama that submerged this team over the past several years has suddenly disappeared and a new-era — the Trevor Linden era — is upon us. They might be a few years away from being a contender again but they’re so much fun to watch. On that note, Jim, maybe we can get together over the holidays at one of our fine local establishments to cheer on the home team. Until then, Jim, Merry Christmas to you and yours.

Jim

Merry Christmas Andy and to The Tri-City News. And to our faithful readers, have a healthy, safe, non-partisan Christmas season. A fa la la la la to all.

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loon. It’s open daily, 5:30 to 10 p.m. and donations are being collected for BC Children’s Hospital. • 1417 Garibaldi Pl.: John and Trudy invite you to enjoy their homemade Christmas for the 33rd year. More than 100 handpainted display pieces on house and in the yard. Two themes: traditional Christmas with manger scene, shepherds, wise men and angels; plus contemporary Christmas with Santa, reindeer, toy trains, nutcrackers and singing snowmen — all lit up with more than 4,000 lights. Display is open daily from 4:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. • 3376 Creston Close: The Montgomery/Lanctot family’s Candy Cane House has a red and white theme featuring thousands of lights that are 95% LED. Mrs. Mary Claus in a window wrapping presents, Santa Claus in another window delivering presents, eating cookies and waving. The display is open 7 to 11 p.m. daily through Jan. 2 and the owners ask for visitors’ votes in the Light up the Foothills contest. • 2939 Keets Dr.: About

10,000 lights plus nativity scene with Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, three wise men and shepherd boy with lamb and donkey; 20 lighted trees (spiral, pathway, etc); star; North Pole scene of Santa Claus with sleigh full of presents, Rudolph and another reindeer; other reindeer (sitting, standing, jumping); dancing, singing snowmen; candy cane pathway; Frosty; skating Frosty; drummer boy; additional Santas; laser lights and much more. Open daily (except Dec. 16 and 17) from 5 to 11 p.m. • 838 Lillian St.: A Child’s Christmas — giant inflatable Santa, candy cane lights, Winnie characters and flashing lights. This is the idea of a seven-year-old boy, who used his birthday money to buy some of the decoration. The display is open daily from 6 to 9 p.m. • 927 Lillian St.: Pretty display of thousands of twinkling lights, polar bears, penguins, snowmen, horse and carriage, trees, presents, shivering snowman, snowflakes, candy canes, etc. Open daily through Jan. 1, 4:30

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• 1228 Oriole Pl.: Lots of lights, set to music, and the display includes characters and reindeers on the roof. Display is open from 5 to 10 p.m. daily until Jan. 3. • 3313 Rae St.: More than 100,000 lights plus ground displays synchronized to music plus a decorated 80-foot tree at the “Miracle on Rae Street.” Lights will be on Sunday to Thursday, 5 to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 5 to 11 p.m.. Contributions to the food bank will be gratefully accepted.

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• 512 April Rd.: An alley display featuring about 10,000 lights as well as several blow-ups and a special tribute for a grandfather who recently passed.

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• 145 King Edward St. (Millcreek Village): Numerous homes decorated and No. 42 has a 90foot tree lit up top to bottom. • Cable Court: All 20 houses on this street are decorated — more than 40,000 lights on the street and some nice displays. Lights are on 5 to 9 p.m. daily. • 2988 Forestridge Pl.: The Bilesky family display features lots of lights and yard decorations from Disney characters, wise men and angels to a herd of grazing reindeer on the rooftop. There is even a special area where you can take your picture with a life-size Santa. Lights are on daily until Jan. 4 from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. Donations are accepted for Variety — The Children’s Charity • 646 Claremont St.: See a complete nativity, baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph, shepherds and the three wise men, plus Santa and Mrs. Claus, reindeer, Christmas trees and more. As well, lights — there are more than 8,000 — are set to music. Display is open daily from 5 to 10 p.m. Donations accepted for the Knights of Columbus Charities. • 1440 Cambridge Dr.: Bruce Murphy’s display features an electric train with bells and whistles, a nativity scene, more than 30,000 lights with music plus five geese pulling a sleigh, a 5.5 m candle and a 2.5 m wreath as well as Santa’s Workshop with elves and a hot air bal-

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to 11 p.m. Donations are collected for BC Children’s Hospital. • 678 Folsom St.: The Magic of Lights lives here — and has for years, viewed each year by thousands of people. Roof-top graphic display screen, 27-foot-wide with 22,000 LED lights; planters have large wire-framed trees that show the magic of lights. Santa herding reindeer moving thought the air — 50,000 plus lights programmed, twinkling and dancing moving in patterns; all controlled hundreds of microprocessors and computers; 36 panel displays and more. Check it out on YouTube by searching 678 Folsom Street. • 545 Sunset Ave.: This house has two eight-foot trees that dance to music, 2,200 lights on the roof, a candy stick fence and much more — 15,500 lights in all. Display is open daily from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. daily.

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As we have in previous years, The Tri-City News is printing a list of large light displays in the Tri-Cities for Christmas. You can check out this story online for a map of local light displays.

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Coquitlam pianist Rosemary O’Connor was trying to master Bright Shen’s Tibetan Dance, a challenging classical work for clarinet, violin and piano made up of three movements. But when she stumbled on a few passages — wondering if there were mistakes with its printing — O’Connor did what any smart (and bold) musician would do: she contacted the composer directly. The Skype session with Shen, who is based at the University of Michigan, “was just so wonderful,” O’Connor said. “He was so friendly and very interested about our performance.” The evocative and spirited Tibetan Dance will be the second piece played at QuiRing the New Year, the seventh annual New Year’s Eve concert hosted by O’Connor and her husband Reg Quiring at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre. And for this year’s show, the pair will share the stage with four friends: • violinist Catherine French, a member of the Boston Symphony Orchestra who has her master’s degree from the Julliard School (and grew up with Quiring in Calgary); • clarinetist Francois Houle, a versatile Vancouver musician and Juno-award nominee; • cellist Marina Hasselberg, a founding member of the NOVO Ensemble who has a passion for Baroque cello music; • and violinist Cameron Wilson, best known for his work with Van Django and The Hard Rubber Orchestra. It’s not the first time French and Wilson have performed a Dec. 31 recital with O’Connor and Quiring. French was in the couple’s 2011 event while, the following year, they had Wilson and fellow Van Djangoers Budge Schachte (guitar), Finn Manniche (guitar and cello) and Brent

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Gubbles (acoustic bass) as their musical guests. Though the modern Tibetan Dance is the centrepiece, the show starts with a Classical tune: Mozart’s Clarinet and Strings Quintet in A-major KV 581 — a composition penned in 1789 for clarinetist Anton Stadler. It is Mozart’s only completed clarinet quintet and remains one of his most admired works. “It’s a great way to begin the new year,” said Quiring, who plays viola and violin and also heads up the Coquitlam Youth Orchestra.

A-major returns for the final set as well when O’Connor, Quiring (on violin), Hasselberg and French perform Brahms’ Piano Quartet No. 2 Opus 26. “A-major is such a positive, celebrating sound,” Quiring said, “that, of course, we had to close the year with it and welcome the new year.” Houle, who has performed with the Quirings including at the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s Pyatt Hall as part of its summer festival, said he likes the couple’s program mix. “As there is a bit of new music for this end-of-year

concert, they figured I’d be a good fit since I specialize in that style of music,” Houle said. “But we’re also playing the Mozart quintet, which is and always will be the favorite piece for clarinet players to perform as it’s full of gorgeous melodies and fun interplay with a string quartet.” • Tickets for QuiRing the New Year at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) on Dec. 31 are $38/$34/$15. A sparkling wine reception will be held afterward.

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Latin party Dance the night away as the Evergreen Cultural Centre turns into a Latin night club on New Year’s Eve. The Hot Salsa Dance Zone hosts its annual party in the ECC rehearsal room (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam), featuring salsa, merengue, bachata, cumbia and cha-cha-cha sounds to sway your hips. Organizer Alberto Gonzalez will perform a number — along with his fellow dance instructor/ partner Teresa Szefler — at 10:30 p.m. while champagne will flow at midnight to usher in 2015. “It’s going to be a spicy New Year’s,” he said, noting last year’s dance drew more than 100 party-goers grooving to the high-energy beats. “It’s always lots of fun.” But, unlike in years past, there will be no dance class for beginners. Instead the Dec. 31 event will go from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., with Gonzalez working the DJ table for the five hours. Participants are encouraged to wear loose clothing and comfortable shoes to boogie. A cash bar will be available and parking is free. Dance partners are not required. “Come with your friends or come alone. There’s enough room on the dance floor for everybody,” Gonzalez said. And be sure to “dress to impress. It’s New Year’s Eve so we want you to look your best while having fun.” • Early bird tickets before Dec. 26 are $33 or $35 before Dec. 30. Otherwise, the full price of $40 will be charged at the door. Visit hotsalsadancezone.com or call 604-725-4654 or 604808-2311. jwarren@tricitynews.com @jwarrenTC

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Children and caregivers will be entertained with stories, songs, rhymes at Port Coquitlam’s Terry Fox Library (2470 Mary Hill Rd.) on Jan. 7. Kids are encouraged to wear their pyjamas and bring their favourite stuffie at the event, which runs from 6:45 to 7:15 p.m. at the facility. For more information about storytime and other activities at the Terry Fox Library, call 604-927-7999 or visit www.fvrl.bc.ca.

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Fireworks will be shooting off on New Year’s Eve — for the fifth year — outside Ecole Maple Creek middle school in Port Coquitlam. Licensed pyrotechnicians Natasha Calder and Dustin Stratford are hosting the celebratory event, which was attended by some 2,000 spectators last year. The show will start at midnight at last up to 20 minutes. The Coquitlam residents, who have worked on light displays for Canada Day, are part of a company called Celebration Fireworks that is allowing the pair to use their gear on Dec. 31. “The New Year’s show

was started by us in 2011 when we realized there wasn’t very much to do in the area to celebrate or any fireworks nearby,” Calder said. “The show is paid for by us and personal donations from neighbours. We go doorto-door before the show and have donation tables set up at the show.” Calder said they have secured a permit from the PoCo fire department and been given the okay from the middle school. “They both love that we do the show because it stops people from wanting to do their own fireworks unsafely without a permit — and it stops vandalism at the school.”

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Many BCHL players are vying to overtake Coquitlam Express forward Corey Mackin in the league scoring race, but the biggest threat to his title could be coming from within the 19-year-old’s own locker room. Mackin’s teammate Brett Supinski has been quietly moving up the league scoring list and now sits in third place in the BCHL, three points behind West Kelowna’s Liam Blackburn. Supinski added two goals and an assist to his totals over the weekend and has now amassed an impressive 1.4 points per game average in 35 games this season. He heads into the new year with 24 goals and 24 assist. The 19-year-old forward was a major factor during Saturday’s overtime win against the Prince George Spruce Kings. The Express jumped

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out to a three goal lead in the game, with markers from Dustin Cave, a SUPINSKI shorthanded gaol from Daniel Fritz and even strength tally from Corey Mackin. Chad Staley got Prince George on the board with 45 seconds left in before the first intermission. Despite being behind, the Spruce Kings came out strong in the second period. Jeremiah Luedtke cut down Coquitlam’s lead on the power play, before Braiden Epp tied the game for the visitors when he buried pass from Rider Stoglin. Epp helped his team to a 4-3 lead in the third period, but Mackin was able to tie the game up when he scored with three minutes left in the game. In the overtime period Supinski, who was named first star of the game, buried the game-winner off a feed from Mackin to take the game 5-4. see LAMONT, page A18

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The high school basketball exhibition season is well underway, as teams jockey for position in the league rankings ahead of the regular season kickoff in the new year. Both Port Moody and Centennial secondary

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Dylan Foulds may be getting ready for his first year of university, but the young lacrosse player has already built up a pretty impressive resume on the field and in the box. The Terry Fox secondary student was a member of Team BC when the club won the under-16 nationals in 2013 and again with the under-19 club in 2014. He is a member of the Port Coquitlam Saints in the B.C. Jr. ‘A’ Lacrosse League and a former Burnaby Mountain Select Elite Touring Team member.

“Every single game in the NCAA is a big game. There is no room for error if you want to win.” Dylan Foulds But now Foulds is getting ready for his greatest athletic challenge yet: playing with Penn State’s field lacrosse squad in the NCAA. “I think that playing in those big games has truly

benefited me because every single game in the NCAA is a big game,” he said in an email. “There is no room for error if you want to win. Playing in multiple provincial and national championships

has taught me that.” Foulds started playing field lacrosse when he was 11 but first picked up a lacrosse stick when he was five. He said he was attracted to the game when an older boy in his neighbourhood — Corbyn Tao who now plays with the Minnesota Swarm — was recruited to play for Robert Morris University in Pennsylvania. “As a child, I thought it was the coolest thing ever,” Foulds said. “With his name and accomplishments floating around the neighbourhood, it made me want to do the same.” In October, Foulds

made his first official visit to Penn State and said he had a good time getting to know some of his future teammates. He swill study business while in school and said he will have no problem balancing sports with his school work. “When I got on campus and met the coaching staff, I knew I felt pretty comfortable,” he said. “As far as campuses go, it is one of the nicest I’ve ever been too. Without a doubt being away from my friends and family will be a giant change, but I consider it to be another step in the long road of growing up.”

During Saturday’s game, the Express were one-forthree with the man advantage, while goalie Chris Tai stopped 35 of the 39 shots he faced in 69 minutes of work. Supinski had another strong game 24 hours earlier, when Coquitlam hosted the Victoria Grizzlies on Friday night, where he picked up his 23 goal of the season. But it was Brendan Lamont that stole the show in front of the home town crowd, opening the scoring on the power play in the second period before making it 2-0 on a penalty shot five minutes into the middle frame. Two power play goals from Victoria’s Brett Gruber — one with a minute left in the second period and another in the third — allowed the Grizzlies to push for overtime. Once again, Supinski was there to save the day, potting the game winner off a

pass from Mackin. Express goalie Braden Krogfoss stood on his head KROGFOSS during the match. The high-powered Victoria offence put 48 shots on the 19-year-old net minder, who turned away all but two of them. He was named the third star of the game for his effort. The Express were onefor-eight on the power play, while Victoria went two-for-seven with the man advantage. Coquitlam will now gear up for a New Year’s eve game in Merritt against the Centennials, before returning home on Jan. 2 for a match against division rivals the Langley Rivermen. For more information go to www.coquitlamexpress. ca.

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TIELENBURG, Theodorus Johannes JAN 12, 1933DEC 7, 2014 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of “Theo Tielenburg”. Late of Maple Ridge, and Zoetermeer The Netherlands. Theo leaves to mourn his loving wife Dolores WoodTielenburg, his step daughter Susan Zacher (Clint), and step sons, Jeff Wood & Brad Wood and many great grandchildren. Theo will be lovingly remembered by many family and friends both in BC and in Zoetermeer. Theo passed peacefully in Zoetermeer, after a courageous battle with cancer. Theo and Dolores would travel yearly to Zoetermeer and spend time with family and friends. Theo loved to build trams, and was an avid member of The British Columbia Society of Model Engineers. He will be greatly missed, his memory will live on in our hearts forever.

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Kostklip ® Manufacturing is looking for motivated people to join our rapidly growing production team. We are a manufacturer of plastic signage products that has been in business since 1969, operating out of our facility in Port Coquitlam. This position is for our Afternoon or Graveyard shift. As a Conversion Machine Operator your duties will be to operate basic and intermediate level equipment to meet productivity expectations. On-thejob training is provided, but some experience in manufacturing will be an asset. Starting wage is $11.50/hr plus shift premium. If you want to work with a team of people that value hard work, honesty, hold a high degree of integrity and also like to have fun at the same time apply by emailing jobs@kostklip.com with your resume or fax us at 877-468-0007 NEWSPAPER CARRIERS required between 2 am - 5:30 am. Must have reliable vehicle. Great P/T income. 604-313-2709, kayadist@shaw.ca

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Van-Kam Freightways Ltd. requires two (2) full-time Commercial Trailer Journeyman Mechanics to work out of our Surrey Terminal located at 10155 Grace Road.

Van-Kam Freightways Ltd. requires two (2) full-time Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanics to work out of our Surrey Terminal located at 10155 Grace Road. One (1) position is an afternoon shift starting at 3:30PM and working until midnight and the other position (1) has an 11:30PM start working until 8:00AM.

Applicants should have an inspectors ticket, a minimum of 2 years of related experience, a positive attitude and able to work in a team environment. Experience in a freight fleet environment would be preferred as this is a busy facility providing service to a large fleet of Company Owned Trucks and Trailers.

Seize this opportunity to work for one of Western Canada’s largest regional freight carriers. For more information, call Derek, at 604-587-9818 or 604-968-7149 Interested candidates should attach an updated resume and cover letter to: careers@vankam.com or fax: 604-587-9889

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Port Hardy, BC. Busy GM dealership looking for two full time positions to be filled immediately. Certiﬁed GM technician Ticketed Bodyman Very competitive pay scales, benefits, and flexible schedules. Send resume to cory@klassengm.com

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SKILLED trades! Experienced welders and completions team members needed in Grande Prairie, AB. Welders, B-Pressure Welders, Painters with Steel experience. Fly in - Fly out with 1 week at home a month. Accommodation provided. Alberta wages without the high rent! Send resume to: hr@wester nmanufactur ing.ca www.westernmanufacturing.ca

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PORT COQUITLAM

751

1 bdrm suite ~ $775 2 bdrm suite ~ $925 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

752

604-464-3550

TOWNHOUSES

COQUITLAM: 2 Bdrm, quiet family complex, no pets, $985 - $1085/mo. Call 604-942-2277 PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1108/mo - $1211/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available. 19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938

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

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

736

SUITES, UPPER

COQUITLAM. LARGE 3 bdrm suite in 4-plex. Incl: f/s & covered pkng. N/S, no dogs. Jan 1st. $900/mo. 325 Begin Street. 778-386-8841

845

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

SUITES, LOWER

COQUITLAM Westwood Plateau. 2 Bdrm gr lvl, 5 appl. NS/NP. $1100 + 1/3 utils, avail now. (604)720-0200

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

STORAGE

The Scrapper

On August 1, 2010, at Coast Meridian Road and Kebet Way, Port Coquitlam, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Coquitlam RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $790 CAD, on or about 07:23 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 354(1) (Possession of property obtained by crime) of the Criminal Code of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2014-2491, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute

is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On August 9, 2013, at the 2100 block of Venice Avenue, Coquitlam, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Coquitlam RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $55,770 CAD, on or about 12:00 Hours, and $126 USD, on or about 12:00 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was a warrant authorized by the court pursuant to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada to seize evidence in respect of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2014-2506, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for

disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

HOMES FOR RENT

1.24 ACE. 4 Bedrooms 3600sft., dble Gar., Back onto Coq River, 5 mins to Coq. Malls. $2900/mo. 604649-8987

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