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A scathing report questioning the role, mandateand service levels at Eagle Ridge Hospital has at leasttwo Coquitlam councillors demanding answers.

Released in November 2009, the service reviewof the hospital prepared by Ontario-based physicianRobert Bear questions staffing levels, services offeredand the hospital’s overall mandate. The report alsohighlights a number of challenges faced by hospitalstaffers, including emergency room nurses who are“constantly pressured” while working in an under-staffed department.

The report goes on to make 27 recommendations,the most notable of which argues that the hospitalneeds a “clearly articulated role and mandate.”

“At the present, Eagle Ridge Hospital does not

serve as a fully functioning community hospital andits role as a contributor to the Fraser Health net-work of hospitals is unclear,” the report states.

Though the report was never released publicly,Coun. Neal Nicholson received a copy and wasshocked by what he read.

“This is a community issue. Eagle Ridge is ourcommunity hospital,” he told The NOW. “It’s neverreached its full potential, and it’s never had a clearlydefined role or mandate. Nobody knows what it’ssupposed to be doing.”

Nicholson introduced a notice of motion atMonday’s council meeting calling on Fraser Healthto “quickly and publicly address all 27 recommenda-tions, placing the highest priority on clarifying andcommunicating the role and mandate of Eagle RidgeHospital.”

The motion also calls for the development and fill-ing of medical leadership positions at the hospital.

That part of the motion is derived from the secondrecommendation of the Bear report, which calls forthe appointment of a series of department heads inareas including surgery, emergency medicine, medi-cine, anesthesia and rehab medicine. The report alsocalls for department heads to be appointed for themedical care unit and ambulatory care.

“I didn’t realize that these things weren’t inplace,” said Coun. Selina Robinson, who secondedNicholson’s motion on Monday. “That there is noone in charge, that freaks me out. There is no mis-sion or mandate.”

Not so, says Val Spurrell, who serves as EagleRidge’s executive director of acute care programs.

Spurrell said 80 per cent of the report’s recom-mendations have either been fully implemented orare in the process of being implemented.

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Last year, 845 SchoolDistrict 43 employees earnedmore than $75,000 in salaryand taxable benefits.

Of those top earners, 116made more than $100,000between July 1, 2009, andJune 30, 2010. This numberis up from 88 staff memberswho earned a six-figure sal-ary between July 2008 andJune 2009. The previous year,47 district employees earnedmore than $100,000.

Supt. Tom Grant led thepack with total compensationof $162,716.08, plus $5,284.71in expenses. Next up areassistant superintendents DanDerpak, Sylvia Russell andJulie Pearce at $145,199.88each. Assistant superintendentMaureen Dockendorf madeslightly less at $141,191.08.

Secretary-treasurer RickHumphreys ranked fifth at$139,499.21. Student servicesdirector of instruction DaveTaylor and human resourcesdirector Jamie Ross bothearned $136,020.06. PatriciaGartland, international educa-tion director of instruction,received $130,240.64, plus$33,179.46 in expenses.

Rounding out the top10 at $128,003.79 is SylviaPritchard, who retired earlierthis year. This total reflectsher end-of-contract payout,which included accrued sicktime and vacation days.

In total, the district paid$186,167,845.90 in salaryand benefits for all employ-ees, plus $1,039,740.63in expenses. The majorityof elected school trusteesreceived $25,267.20, withKeith Watkins making slightlyless at $25,249.64. Boardchair Melissa Hyndes made$27,767.08, with vice-chairBrian Robinson at $26,517.27. CONTINUED ON PAGE 4, see ‘THE REVIEW.’

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Budget deliberations will begin early in the newyear — instead of in the spring — as School District43 grapples with tough financial decisions.

Secretary-treasurer Rick Humphreys presentedtrustees with a report Tuesday stating that thedistrict’s current budget model is not financiallysustainable.

“We continue to face underfunding and costdownloading by the government, and we have noindication that that is going to stop … So now we’reinto the real-world problem of trying to sustain avery successful organization on less money than wehave,” Humphreys said.

“As a result, we’re going to have to try to dothings differently this year in our budget process.There will be more involvement because I thinkdecisions are more difficult.”

This year, budget discussions are set to beginin January instead of later in the school year afterprovincial funding is announced. That way, informa-tion from public presentations can be consideredthroughout the process rather than at the last min-ute.

Another $7 million in funding is needed todevelop a financially sustainable operating budgetfor 2011 to 2012, Humphreys said.

This money would cover a $1.5-million structuraldeficit, with additional funds for supplies and equip-ment, technology and teaching hotspots.

“In my opinion, we need to put about $7 million

back in — money that we presently do not have,”Humphreys said.

“So we either need to generate that somehowor we need to make some budget decisions aroundthat.”

Even if the district comes up with this money, it’sonly the beginning of what is required to addressongoing needs.

“These are my opinions. There’s educated judg-ment behind it. But I wouldn’t suggest that if wesuddenly had an influx of $7 million, everythingwould be wonderful,” Humphreys said.

“It’s a start of what we need to do.”The district will use a modified zero-based budget

approach this year, Humphreys said, adding thatboth the process and financial statements will bemore transparent.

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The City of Coquitlam is likelygoing to be left to foot an $80,000bill for upgrades to a helicopter land-ing pad at the Town Centre Fire Hallthat’s used 12 times per year at most.

A report from Coquitlam Fire andRescue chief Tony Delmonico, pre-sented to council Monday, notes thatnew federal regulations are drivingthe required upgrades: repaving andrepainting the helipad, tree removal

and new flight path drawings.The helipad is used predominantly

by the BC Ambulance Service, RCMP,Coquitlam Search and Rescue and bythe local fire department, particularlyin forest fire season.

Given the range of users, Coun. MaeReid was adamant that other agencies— including the provincial or federalgovernment — offer up some cash.

“There’s something wrong with thisscenario … I’d like to get some fund-ing back from somebody,” she said.

Delmonico said grant opportunitieswere explored, though none were

available. He added that the otheragencies were asked to assist in pay-ing the $80,000, though all of themdeclined.

“There’s a long relationship withmany organizations here in the city.The heliport has been there ever sincethe station was opened and I don’tthink we’ve ever charged for that use,”Delmonico said, adding that privateindustry and TV and film businessesare charged for the use of the heliport.

Mayor Richard Stewart said regard-less of who uses the facility, theupgrades are necessary.

“It doesn’t cost any more to own aheliport that gets used 12 extra timesa year than it would if those otheragencies weren’t using it,” he said. “Ifthey weren’t using it, we would prob-ably be upgrading the heliport anywayand incurring the $80,000 cost.”

Coun. Lou Sekora said the $80,000costs are justified when weighedagainst the alternatives.

“If there’s one emergency in the cityand somebody lost their life becausewe could not land a helicopter, I thinkit would be worth a lot more than$80,000,” he said.

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She pointed to renova-tions in the emergency roomand ambulatory care unitsthat have allowed gastro-intestinal scope work to takeplace. General surgeries havebeen increased to five daysper week, she said, and morefunding has been allotted forin-patient beds for both medi-cine and rehab.

Spurrell also said a rapidaccess clinic has been openedon a five-day-per-week basis,and is staffed with specializedphysicians who can assistpatients and Eagle Ridgephysicians, on top of provid-ing consultation.

Concerns around theleadership structure for vari-ous departments have alsobeen addressed, Spurrell said.

“A lot of the recommenda-tions were around the medicalleadership structure and need-ing department heads at EagleRidge, and we’ve done that,”she said, adding that a special-

ized wound-care nurse hasalso been hired. “For the mostpart, all of the key things thatwere critical, especially thegeneral surgery and internists… have progressed quite aways and we’re really pleasedwith the progress that’s beenmade.”

As for clarifying the roleand mandate of the hospital,Spurrell maintains that infor-mation is already in place.

“The review reinforced that[Eagle Ridge Hospital] has gota future. It’s got a very viableand important future withinthe network as an acute com-munity hospital.”

Nicholson is also calling onPort Moody, Port Coquitlam,Anmore and Belcarra to passresolutions similar to his.Nicholson’s notice of motionwill go before council at theMonday, Dec. 13 meeting.

‘The review reinforced that[the hospital] has got a future’ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1.

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Clark to run for top Liberal jobFormer Tri-Cities MLA

Christy Clark has officiallyincluded her name amongthose running for the BCLiberal Party leadership.

Clark, who served nineyears as an MLA for PortMoody-Westwood, announcedWednesday that she wouldseek the Liberal leadershipand laid out her platform topresent to party members.

“Making sure governmentestablishes a better connec-tion with families is crucial.But this only matters if itleads to action,” she said in apress release.

While working in the legis-lature, Clark served as educa-tion minister, in addition todeputy premier. She steppedaside several years ago to raiseher son, only briefly enteringcivic politics in an attempt torun for the Vancouver mayor-alty.

She has since hosted aCKNW radio show on politics.

“My experience on air, out-side the cocoon of Victoria,gave me a fresh perspective.I learned that government inthis province needs to be bet-ter tuned in to the families ofB.C.,” she said.

While Clark has supportedthe harmonized sales tax(HST) in principle, she nownotes that the HST is less a

financial issue and more oneof public trust.

“The other candidates inthis race have proposed mov-ing up the referendum onthe HST. I agree that BritishColumbians want this issuesolved as quickly as possible,”she said. “Let’s consider put-ting the same question pro-posed for the upcoming ref-erendum to a free vote of themembers of the legislature.”

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School board opposes cell tower for PoCo park

School District 43’s board of education has offi-cially registered its opposition to a proposed celltower location near Coquitlam River Elementary.

Trustees agreed unanimously Tuesday to send aletter of opposition to the City of Port Coquitlamand Rogers Communications Inc.

In June, the school board passed a motion tooppose any cellular tower or antenna within 305metres of a school. At the time, Rogers was propos-ing a cell tower to be located in the Port Coquitlamcemetery, 120 metres from Coquitlam RiverElementary.

The cemetery site is no longer being considered.However, Rogers recently proposed to lease cityproperty in Greenmount Park to install a semi-permanent telecommunications tower, which wouldalso be used by Telus.

Coquitlam resident David Werthman thanked theschool board Tuesday for its June 15 decision tooppose cell towers near schools, calling the move“wise and courageous.”

“Not all school boards have done that and I thinkyou deserve a compliment,” he said. “I think youdeserve praise for that.”

Coquitlam resident Peter Endisch also thankedthe board for sending the letter of opposition toRogers.

“I’m going to be within the 400-metre radius

of the cell tower if it comes forward … I’ve beentalking to a lot of parents in the vicinity and, quitefrankly, they’re outraged that Rogers is even pro-posing to put a cell tower that close,” Endisch said.“There’s a real outrage in the community and they’revery displeased that Rogers is not doing a publicmeeting, so the citizens are holding their own.”

Rogers is currently conducting a 30-day consulta-tion and notification process to gather public inputon the proposal, as mandated by Industry Canada.Written comments on the proposal can be provideduntil Dec. 19 to Rogers Communications Inc., careof Standard Land Company Inc. at 610-688 WestHastings St., Vancouver, B.C., V6B 1P1. Feedbackcan also be e-mailed to [email protected].


A hit-and-run that happened morethan a week ago has left a pedestrianwith injuries and police turning to thepublic for help.

Just after midnight on Sunday, Nov.28, RCMP were called to Como LakeAvenue near Robinson Street, wherethey found a 31-year-old Coquitlamman lying on the ground in obviouspain.

He was taken to Royal ColumbianHospital by ambulance and treated fornon-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect vehicle had fled thescene, but the pedestrian was able toprovide a partial description to inves-tigators.

The vehicle that hit him is describedas a small sportier car like an Acuraor Honda, and was either dark blue or

black in colour.The victim said a man was driving

the car with a female passenger.“We really want to talk to the driver

or any witnesses in this case and heartheir side of the story,” CoquitlamRCMP Const. Kristina Biro said.

“Based on the injuries sustainedby the victim and the statement hegave to investigators, we believe there

would probably be damage to the car,likely the windshield or the hood.”

Anyone who has information orwitnessed the hit-and-run is asked tocall Coquitlam RCMP traffic services at604-945-1550.

Anyone wishing to remain anonym-ous can contact Crime Stoppers byphone at 1-800-222-8477 or online atwww.solvecrime.ca.

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Thanks, but no thanks.That’s how New Westminster-Coquitlam and Port Moody MP

Fin Donnelly is reacting to his name being bandied about inrelation to the provincial NDP’s current leadership void.

“I’m certainly flattered that my name is in there, but I’m notthinking about it,” he said Wednesday. “I’m staying where I am,I’m focused on what I’m doing and I’m really enjoying beingfisheries critic.”

On Monday, provincial NDP leader Carole James announcedthat she would be stepping down as party leader as soon as aninterim leader is chosen.

“There’s definitely a lot of work for whoever takes that job onto mend the fences and get people back on track and workingtogether,” Donnelly said. “It’s a fair amount of work.”

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Central Elementary students benefit from SFU connection

Simon Fraser Universityhealth science undergradspresented a public show-and-tell recently of the results ofa class that blended academicand real-world learning.

The weekly three-hourcourse alternated locationsbetween SFU on BurnabyMountain and the library atCentral Community School.

The 18 SFU students alsovolunteered at least fourhours per week to apply theiracademic learning at the PortCoquitlam elementary school.

Central Community Schoolprincipal Nadine Tambellinisaid the SFU students spentmore time than required ontheir volunteer service.

“Our kids love the univer-sity students and, because of

their connections with theirSFU friends, many of our kidshave experienced successes intheir school lives and healthyhabits that could have takenlonger to achieve,” Tambellinisaid in a press release.

The course, which is thefirst of its kind at SFU, will beoffered again in January 2011.

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Claims are made that today’s sports stars arenot necessarily suitable role models for youngpeople anymore. Gone are the wholesome,

humble professional athletes who took pride inbeing heroes for youth.

In a time when athletes like Michael Vick, TigerWoods and LeBron James are in the headlines forall the wrong reasons, a hero north ofthe border has quietly proved everyonewrong.

Anthony Calvillo led his MontrealAlouettes to a Grey Cup victory over theSaskatchewan Roughriders — no smallfeat for any quarterback, and a surprisingcoup for one at 38 years of age.

After the game, however, Calvilloshocked Alouette and Rider fans alike.During the post-game celebrations, anemotional Calvillo revealed to his team-mates and the public that doctors had found a pos-sibly cancerous lesion in his throat that requiredsurgery. Aside from a couple of close teammates andfamily members, it was the first anyone had heardof it. The lesion was discovered in mid-August aftera football injury hospitalized him. Calvillo decidedto put the surgery on hold and finish what he hadstarted, a true sign of commitment to his team andhis profession.

The Calvillo family is no stranger to cancer scares.In 2007, Anthony’s wife, Alexia, discovered she hadcancer; she survived and is doing very well.

That time around, Calvillo left football to be withhis wife, putting his career on hold to support Alexiathrough her struggles. In this way he showed truecommitment to his wife.

Now with his own health in jeopardy, Calvilloplayed through to a Grey Cup victory. One can onlywonder at the physical and, most of all, psycho-

logical struggles he endured. Possiblyhaving cancer and telling only a selectfew people is tough enough, but playingprofessional football, being the leaderof a team and pretending that nothingis wrong shows a determination thatmakes him a great role model for youngpeople. This shows true character.

During the post game conference,Calvillo spoke of the discovery of hiscancer as “Pressing on my heart for awhile,” and mentioned that it “has been

in the back of my mind.” Despite all this, Calvillohas never asked for sympathy, and has shownhumbleness and perspective that is really refreshingin an athlete.

The lesion was found in August, as Calvillo wasrushed to hospital after a rib injury in a gameagainst the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. When first toldof the lesion, Calvillo was willing to have it removedright away, but when told it could wait till the end ofthe season, it was a no brainer.

For Calvillo, football this year was more than ajob. Football became an outlet — a distraction from

real life. With the CFL, he could look forward tosomething other than surgery on his throat. Nowthat the season is over, and the Grey Cup is secured,Calvillo said reality has hit, and hit harder than athird-down sack.

He seemed bashful at revealing his secret: “I didn’twant to say a dang thing, but my emotions got thebetter of me.”

If the lesion affected his game on the field, no onecould tell. He was nominated for the CFL’s MostOutstanding Player Award and played like his MVP-calibre self throughout the playoffs and in the even-tual Grey Cup game.

As for his teammates, they were surprised abouthis condition, but few were surprised with the wayhe handled it. The man they call “AC” has been therole model pro sports is supposed to have, and notfor winning back-to-back Grey Cups or being a starquarterback.

He is a role model for his class, winning attitudeand commitment to his team. As a Lions fan, I wishAnthony Calvillo a speedy recovery and look forwardto seeing him next year, because knowing AC, he’llplay.

Canadian football player a true role model

This is a letter of thanks to the three “angels” whocame to my rescue on Thursday, Dec. 2, when I fellon the sidewalk on Shaughnessy Street, just outsidePoCo City Hall.

My warmest thanks go to the youngwoman named Erin, who picked up mybroken eyeglasses and took them rightaway to the optic shop nearby in orderto be straightened out and have the lensput back in.

Also, a big thank you to the youngwoman named Carol, who helped me upand stayed with me until I assured her that I wasOK.

As a “senior” senior, I was tremendously luckythat I did not break any bones and got away with anumber of black-and-blue bruises and a dent in my

dignity.Last but not least, special thanks to James, the

gardener from PoCo City Hall, who helped get meup and who escorted me down the street to my next

destination.I am utterly overwhelmed by the self-

less kindness of these three people, andI hope they read my letter.

I wish I could meet them again inperson to express my gratitude again.

Bertl PfeiferPitt Meadows

If the latest opinion poll is any indication,the next B.C. election could come down toa race between a PoCo politician and a for-

mer Port Moody politician.An Angus Reid poll released Thursday pegs

Port Coquitlam MLA and Opposition houseleader Mike Farnworth as the most popularchoice to lead the NDP.

The same poll lists former Port Moody-Westwood MLA Christy Clark — who alsoserved as education minister and deputy pre-mier — as the top choice for Liberal leader.

While Clark made it official Wednesdaythat she intends to seek the top Liberal job,Farnworth hasn’t yet declared whether he willrun for leader of the NDP. So far, in fact, noone has come forward for that position. SinceNDP leader Carole James’s resignation is still afresh wound for many NDPers, it will probablybe at least Monday before anyone from insidethe party publicly states a plan to replace her.

Nevertheless, the pundits are already talk-ing. They’re saying that, while leadershiphopeful Kevin Falcon may be a favouriteamong Liberal party members, the generalpublic views Clark as less controversial. That’ssomething Falcon supporters will have to takeinto account as they consider whether theirpick for party leader will win the support ofvoters on election day. Interestingly, all fourLiberal candidates in the Tri-Cities — MLAs IainBlack and Doug Horne and hopefuls BernieHiller and Dennis Marsden — are publiclybacking Falcon rather than Clark.

It’s harder to know what’s happening inthe NDP’s inner circle, since the party’s stillin recovery mode after the shock of James’sMonday resignation — and is facing what wecan only assume is a bitterly divided caucus.

A snap election might be called this spring,though, so the NDP doesn’t have much time towaste in pulling itself together.

Nothing’s a sure bet, but if Farnworth orClark becomes premier, Tri-Cities causes likethe Evergreen Line may soon have a higherprofile and, hopefully, a powerful advocate.

‘Angels’ come to the rescueof senior who fell in PoCo

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‘Mismanagement’Re: “Coquitlam taxes to rise

3.18 per cent,” Wednesday, Dec.8.

On first blush, the proposed taxincrease for 2011 was likely wel-come news to most Coquitlam tax-payers. While the increase appearsrespect-ableon thesurface,it stillremainsthat thepercent-age increase is more than mosthomeowners will see on their pay-cheque or pension in 2011, withthe exception of our very well paidcity employees.

This proposed increase repre-sents nothing more than a smokeand mirrors budget geared to donot much more than enable ourcity councillors to be re-elected in2011 to another three-year term ofmismanagement and waffling onthe real issues facing our city, andconsequently the taxpayer.

This budget simply reflectscity management’s efforts to buytime with temporary cost-savingmeasures and the hope of futureincreased revenues while, in themeantime, continuing to pull thewool over the eyes of a complacentand much-too-busy taxpayer to paythe necessary attention to what’sreally going on at City Hall.

The budget does nothing toaddress the continuing long-term

structural problems, which nei-ther council nor city managementseem to want to address at thistime. Coun. Barrie Lynch was cor-rect when he said council seemedto be too preoccupied with howthe percentage increases wouldlook to the public, allowing manyimportant expenditures to fall bythe wayside and putting budgetpressures on future councils.

However, Lynch and most ofthe remaining council have beenarchitects of this problem. If therecent study by the CanadianFederation of IndependentBusiness is correct, and I haveno reason to doubt its accuracy,it found that between 2000 and2007 (the last year data is avail-able) Coquitlam spent more thandouble its population and inflationgrowth, which seems to be theappropriate measurement for thesame growth in operating costs.

The study also found that munici-pal wages are a substantial driverof municipal spending, with muni-cipal employees earning upwardsof 35 per cent more in wages andbenefits than they would make inan equivalent job in the privatesector.

Consequently, we can only waitand see if this council will takethe necessary hard stand whencollective bargaining once againresumes in the near future or con-tinue to featherbed annual budgetsusing smoke and mirrors tactics toultimately leave a mess for somefuture council to try and clean up.

Murray ClareCoquitlam

Polygamy a dangerThe polygamy case before the

BC Supreme Court is troub-ling, especially when intelligent

Canadians tell us that the abusethat exists within polygamist cultscan be dealt with if polygamy isdecriminalized. Women and girlscannot easily report forced mar-riages, rape or abuse. If they objectto these abuses, patriarchal lead-ers have been known to take theirchildren away and assign them toa shack. Disobeying the patriarchhas even led to deaths, as we sawin the dreadful murder of the teen-age daughters and second wife ofa Middle-Eastern fundamentalistpatriarch.

If Canada decriminalizespolygamy, we will be the onlydeveloped country in the worldto take this backward step. Weare sending our young men andwomen to Afghanistan to protectthe rights of women and children.Why would we bring this abusivepractice to Canada and createinequality between sexes?

I love my multicultural society,with its mix of languages and reli-gions. However, we must upholdpolygamy laws. If not, we mightopen Canada’s border to an influxof immigrant polygamists and turna blind eye to polygamists with 26wives and over 100 children.

Do the math. What happens tothe young men without access towives? What will happen to ourCanadian values of equality of thesexes, the rights of our childrenand the freedoms we so dearlycherish?

Yvonne HarrisPort Moody

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Hope Lutheran ChristianSchool will host its BethlehemWalk next Wednesday andThursday. At the outdoorpresentation, the school willtransform itself into a recrea-tion of Bethlehem to drama-tize the Christmas story.

To draw attention to theevent, the school has rented aSecond World War-era search-light that will shine into thenight sky.

“Last year one woman, whocame to the walk with her10-year-old daughter, com-mented that her daughtersaw the light as they wereChristmas shopping andinsisted they come find outwhat it was for,” principalMike Schiemann said in apress release. “On a nightwhen they intended simply toChristmas shop, they heardabout the true meaning ofChristmas. What a blessing.”

The event will include aguided tour every five to 10minutes. The tour beginsby entering a large tent inthe school parking lot thatprovides shelter for scenesdepicting the Garden of Eden,Mary and Joseph at the inn,an angel choir and the arrivalof the wise men. From there,the tour moves to the churchsanctuary for musical pres-entations from students ingrades 5 to 8. It ends withrefreshments and goodies.

Live animals — sheep,donkeys, goats and llamas— could add an unpredictableelement to the event.

“Many people did adouble-take last year as theywalked through each scene,”Schiemann said.

The Bethlehem Walk takesplace Dec. 15 and 16 from6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The schoolis located at 3151 York St. inPoCo. For more information,call 604-942-5322 or [email protected].

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They may not have homes, but most have fam-ilies they love and miss.

Homeless people in the Tri-Cities had anopportunity to send Christmas cards to long-lostloved ones last week, thanks to the volunteer effortsof local students.

Through Project HELLO — which stands forHelping Everyone Locate Loved Ones — a groupof Dr. Charles Best Secondary students headed tothe cold wet weather mat program armed with astack of handmade cards. These colourful creationswere crafted by Heritage Elementary students, whojumped onboard with the heartfelt cause.

Just as they did last year, the Coquitlam teenshanded the cards to homeless people to write messa-ges for anyone they hope to reconnect with.

School counsellor Kristi Blakeway said the groupreceived a warm response at the cold wet weathermat program on Nov. 30. The night before, severalstudents stood up in support of a permanent home-less shelter at the City of Coquitlam’s lengthy publichearing.

“When they got there, the clients of the shelterhad heard from the people working there that ourkids had gone and spoken at the city council meet-ing in favour of the 3030 Gordon project,” Blakewaysaid. “So the homeless clients were all clapping forthe kids and thanking them. They had a great night.A ton of them wrote the cards, and apparently theyjust loved the cards from the elementary kids.”

Then on Wednesday afternoon, Blakeway led fourcarloads of students to the Downtown Eastside tohand homeless people more than 100 cards, alongwith warm winter gloves.

They plan to return two more times beforeChristmas. The students are equipped with a cameraand video camera they bought with grant money, sofamilies can receive a photo or video message alongwith the cards.

The teens’ next task requires some detective workto find the right recipients.

“Most of them don’t know the address, so they’lljust give us the name and the last city they knowthat the person lived in. The kids take it from there.They search through the Internet and Facebookand Canada 411 and anything they can find to trackdown the address,” Blakeway said.

“They’re all across the country and the States. It’s

funny — quite often when people think they knowwhere their family lives, those are the ones thatare actually hardest to find. It’s like a false sense ofsecurity that they haven’t been in touch, but theythink they know where their family is. When we calljust to confirm the address, we find out the familymoved 10 years ago or something, and it takes awhile to find them.”

Last Christmas, the youth sleuths reconnected 74families. They continued their quest in the springand summer, facilitating 11 more connections.They even fundraised money to fly a daughter fromAlberta for a face-to-face reunion with her mother, adrug addict on the Downtown Eastside.

Despite their best efforts, they’re still searchingfor about 30 recipients of lovingly written cards.

However, the excitement is palpable when theyfind the right person.

“It’s awesome. We usually do it after school, afterthe secretaries have left. We take over the office andeveryone splits up on the phones,” Blakeway said.

“You can tell when someone’s made a connectionbecause they’re loud and crazy and celebrating.”

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David (back row, from left), Andrea, Hilalion and Anoop, students at Dr. Charles Best Secondary, join Heritage Mountain Elementary Grade 2/3students Ethan, Maddy and Victoria, who made cards for homeless people to send to long-lost loved ones.


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These were fun to play with on a twisty sec-tion of our route, yet the inclusion of an auto-matic “sport” mode would also be nice — OK,I’m lazy.

Hyundai’s first production hybrid vehicleactually surpasses the competition with a newlithium polymer battery pack and it’s the onlymanufacturer to offer a conventional (six-speed) automatic transmission with a hybridpowertrain.

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Before shopping, it’s crucialto measure thewidth and heightof the space. It’salso vital to takethe measuringdevice with youand measuretrees you likebefore buying.Christmas treescan be muchhigher and widerthan they look.

Living Christmas trees areusually shorter than cut trees,smell delicious and seldomdrop needles. For people whocan tend them year-round ina big tub on the deck or patioand roll them back into thehouse every Christmas, livingtrees are a great investment.

But it’s important to geta slow-growing tree and beprepared to give it some carethroughout the year. Forinstance, conifers in tubs needlots of water so the soil staysas moist as it would if theywere in the ground. They alsoneed to be fertilized in thegrowing season.

One of the easiest andslowest-growing compact liv-ing trees is the dwarf Albertaspruce. This has a brightgreen cone shape of very

dense growth that takes about35 years to reach seven feet(two metres). It’s not suitablefor dangling ornaments, butsuits garlands well.

Like living trees, cut onesdrink a great deal of water— up to three litres a day. It’simportant to avoid any withyellowing, falling or brittle

needles becausethese can be a firehazard.

People with verylittle space mayfind a cut tree withone flat side usefulsince it willinglystands close to awall. Or they cancreate a flat sidewith loppers and

use the prunings to decorateelsewhere.

After Christmas, cut treesbenefit the environment bybeing chipped for mulch.

Artificial trees come in allsizes and save buyers a greatdeal of money over the yearsif they can be stored andbrought out every Christmas.Unfortunately, they may runinto one significant challenge.

This involves managing tokeep the tree in good enoughshape for future Christmases.People who buy really tinytrees can usually manage it.

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enough storage space to drapethe tree in a sheet and standit up for the next 11 monthsin a basement or garage. Evenso, they often get mightilyprickled as they wrestle thetree from living room to stor-age area while branches dragon walls, knock over house-hold items and close on theirhands.

Later, people faced withtying the tree up and stuffingit into a storage box usuallyfind it’s a two-person job:one to embrace the tree andthe other to tie the branchestightly to the trunk. Despitethis, the storage box will likelyrefuse to close flat. This canbe rectified by storing heavythings on top.

Another feat of strengthcomes 11 months later whenthey wrestle the tree out ofstorage again and bend thesorry mass of weight-crum-pled branches into somethingresembling a tree.

Even so, people who takecare with re-shaping branchesand carefully positioninglights and ornaments can endup with something they takepride in year after year.

• Anne Marrison is happyto answer questions. Sendthem to her via [email protected].

Branching OutAnne Marrison

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Pies are a very traditionalway to end a meal on cer-tain holidays, especially atChristmastime. Pumpkin isalways a favourite pie amongmany for the holidays, butnumerous pies can and will bemade and enjoyed.

Pies are basically madeup of a shell or crust, with aflavourful filling, and can bedivided into two groups: bakedor unbaked. Baked pies areobviously ones with raw pieshells that are filled and thenbaked. The unbaked categoryrepresents prebaked pie shellsthat are filled with a preparedfilling and then chilled to setbefore serving. The pie doughthat makes up these shellscan also be divided into twocategories: flaky dough ormealy dough. Flaky doughis usually a pastry that has

a mixture of shortening andbutter that is “cut in” so thereare small chunks still left inthe finished product. Thisaids in creating steam, whichhelps with the leavening pro-cess and creation of the flakytexture.

Mealy dough is usu-ally made with butter that ismixed in more thoroughly,and when baked has a texturemuch like tender shortbread.This is because the flour par-ticles are more coated withfat, resulting in less glutenbeing formed.

Once you have decided onthe type of crust to make,it is time to decide on thefilling. Basically there arefour choices: fruit, custard,cream or chiffon. Each fill-ing requires the existenceof a starch or stabilizer toensure that it holds togetherwhen sliced. Fruit and creamfillings use starches, suchas cornstarch, for their sta-bility, while custard fillingsuse the stabilization of eggcoagulation for their firmness.Examples of custard pies arepumpkin, pecan and key lime.Chiffon pies usually use acombination of starch or gel-atin with whipped egg whitesfolded in.

Baking is a science, andrecipes are the formulas. Forthe reasons listed here and

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particles are then already therequired size from the graterand will not suffer from thewarm friction of too muchmixing or “cutting” in.

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10 more minutes before bak-ing. I have even heard thatusing vodka from the freezer(instead of the ice water inyour recipe) will produce aflakier crust.

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Kona Kai and other decoratedvessels along the Dollartonshoreline to Deep Cove andBelcarra. Neighbours areinvited to flash their house-lights as the ships pass.

Mackin House Museumholds an afternoon of musicand cookie decorating fromnoon to 4 p.m. at 1116Brunette Ave. in Coquitlam.Saxophonist Marlon Paulusplays at 1 p.m., followed bythe Glen Pine Singers at 2p.m. and Lindbjerg Academyat 3 p.m. Carollers will also beon hand, and cookies will beiced in the heritage kitchen.Information: 604-516-6151 orwww.coquitlamheritage.ca.

Coquitlam Art Club meetsfrom 1 to 4 p.m. in DogwoodPavilion, 624 Poirier St. inCoquitlam. Annual mem-bership $10; experiencedand novice artists welcome.Information: Soni at 604-469-8712.

Place Maillardville teamsup with SHARE Family &Community Services Societyto hold an English practicegroup from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at1200 Cartier Ave., Coquitlam.Interactive conversation groupis free and open to those19 and older. Information:Shae Viswanathan at 604-936-3900, Ext. 161 or [email protected].

SUNDAY, DEC. 12Dogwood Singers holds its

Christmas concert and sing-along at Dogwood Pavilion,624 Poirier St. in Coquitlam.Tickets are $5 and includerefreshments. Children under10 are free. Non-perishablefood items for the food bankwill be accepted. Information:604-933-6098.

MONDAY, DEC. 13Hang Tough Arthritis

Community Group meetsat 12:30 p.m. for its annualChristmas potluck andgift exchange at AstoriaRetirement, 2245 Kelly Ave. inPort Coquitlam. All those witharthritis and their caregiversare welcome.

Pinetree CommunityCentre offers two holidayprograms for preschoolersbetween three and five yearsat 9:30 a.m. and at 12:30 p.m.Cost is $20 for two days.

TUESDAY, DEC. 14Burke Mountain

Naturalists holds its annualgeneral meeting and silentauction at 7 p.m. in the hallof Como Lake United Church,535 Marmont Ave. IanMcArthur will present a slideshow featuring the past year’sactivities. Information: 604-939-4108 or 604-461-3864 orwww.bmn.bc.ca.

Ladies Auxiliary Legionmeets at 7 p.m. at Branch No.133, 2675 Shaughnessy St. inPort Coquitlam. All welcome.Information: 604-941-7536.

Immigrant ServicesSociety of B.C. holds a work-shop at the Terry Fox Libraryabout its Skills Connectprogram for unemployedor under-employed newCanadians. Information: www.issbc.org.

Lincoln Toastmasters

meets from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.at Hyde Creek RecreationCentre, 1379 Laurier Ave. inPort Coquitlam. New mem-bers welcome. Information:lincolntm.freetoasthost.info orShirley at 604-671-1060.

Kyle Centre offers drop-inbridge for all skill levels from12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Games fol-

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Association meets at 7 p.m.in the lodge of MinnekhadaRegional Park. Information:Trina at 604-520-6442.

Coquitlam Public Library

hosts a Christmas storytime for parents of childrenbetween two and six yearsfrom 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. at theCity Centre branch, 3001Burlington Dr. Admission isfree and no registration isrequired. Information: 604-927-3561, Ext. 4.

Coquitlam River

Roundtable Transition Teamholds a meeting from 7 to8:30 p.m. in Meeting Room2 of the City Centre AquaticComplex, 1210 PinetreeWay, to discuss stewardshiprepresentatives selection.Information: www.coquitlam-riverwatershed.ca.

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from 1 to 3 p.m. the thirdWednesday of every monthat Parkwood Manor, 1142Dufferin St. in Coquitlam.Gogos raise awareness andmoney for African grand-mothers caring for childrenorphaned by AIDS. New mem-bers welcome. Information:[email protected].

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There’s nothing like a bigshow to kick off the season.

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The senior girls AAA basketballteams are 2-0 after two days ofthe HSBC Basketball Classic,weaving their own way to whatwould be a Fraser Valley Northdream final.

The Centaurs upset No. 5-ranked Handsworth 75-67 onWednesday, while Riversideknocked off AA’s No. 4-rated HolyCross 69-51.

Ranked 10th in the province,the Cents rode the hot shootinghand of Grade 11 Shayna Litman,who cashed in 36 points and 18rebounds against the defendingHSBC and B.C. champions.

“The girls showed a lot ofdetermination to get the win,”said Cents coach Rob Sollero. “Ithought we made nice adjust-ments with our zone defence.

“Offensively, we were able toget Shayna the ball in the paintand she was able to carry the loadinside and Cassie Sparvier con-verted many of her chances.”

Lauren Sollero and Sparviereach chipped in 13 points.

Centennial took a two-pointlead at the half and cracked itopen to 69-52 before Handsworthmade a late rally.

Creating a lot of space andoffensive flow with their speedwere Olivia Aguiar and ShaniceFuoco-Guy, who counted 10points.

In the opener, the Centaursblasted Byrne Creek 82-42,behind player-of-the-gameLauren Sollero’s 21 points and 12assists. Fuoco-Guy contributed14 points, while Sparvier netted adouble-double with 13 points and10 rebounds.

Centennial plays No. 1 AA-ranked York House tonight, 4p.m. at Churchill.

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Laiken Cerenzie’s 21 points, whileDenise Spacek posted 18. Riverside iscurrently ranked third in B.C.

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Gleneagle Talons demonstrated plentyof panache but not enough fourthquarter finish in a tough 63-47 loss toNorth league rival the Pitt MeadowsMarauders in their HSBC opener.

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Leading the Talon shooters wasguard Zack Usherwood with 14 points.

Things haven’t added up well forthe Coquitlam Express when theyhave four or fewer skaters on the ice.

Whether its overtime — andfour-on-four — or shorthanded,the Express have been dogged bybad luck, miscues and some strangecalls.

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In the final tournamentbefore the holidays, thePoCo Judo Club socked awaysome seasonal cheer at theCanada West Junior/SeniorInvitational.

Powered by the Roots family,the club racked up nine goldmedals in a competition withmore than 250 athletes andnearly 30 clubs from acrossB.C. and Washington State.

The Roots — Drew (black- senior), Kristi (brown -under20), Kurt (green - u15)and Matt (black - senior) — allpocketed first-place results intheir respective divisions.

Rounding out the gold haulwere: Eric Cherneff (black- masters); Dan Mellon (black

- masters); Nigel Payne (black- masters); Teresa Plesner(brown - senior); A.J. Seekings(yellow/orange - u15).

Silver medals were capturedby Tom Argue (brown - mas-ters), Don Hutcheon (black- masters), Harley Mechalchuk(green - u17), Harrison Pride(yellow/orange - u11) andKristi Roots (brown - senior).Michael Kearney (brown - mas-ters) scooped up a bronze.

Earlier, reigning nationalu17 judo champion KristiRoots ventured to the OntarioOpen Judo tournament andplaced second in the u20 divi-sion.

At the Steveston Juniortourney, the club’s KurtRoots, Valeriy Shidlovskiy andAshkean Tabrizi each securedgold. Feargal Kearney, ChadRoots and A.J. Seekings col-lected silver.

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I SPY: North Coquitlam United Fusion’s Aisha Chambers, left, keeps her eye onSurrey’s Nicole Rushton during their Metro Women’s under-21 gold game on Sunday.Delenea Clark scored both Fusion goals in a 2-1 victory.

Teammates during the regular season, KileyFisher and Natasha Panahi were on opposingsides during Saturday’s Female Major MidgetHockey League’s All Star Game in Coquitlam.

Each scored a goal in what ended up a 4-4draw. Fisher, a PoCo resident, and Panahi, ofCoquitlam, play with the Vancouver Fusion.

Two members of the Fraser Valley Phantom— Coquitlam’s Katherine Kovacs and PoCo’sReaghan Chadwick — picked up assists duringthe game.

Panahi was named the game’s third star,while Fisher placed second in the fastest skatercompetition.

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Down but not out, the Port Moody under-13 boys AC Selectspowered back to top Peace Arch 3-1 in minor soccer action.

Trailing 1-0, the Selects tied it on Stefan Kamner’s sharppenalty kick. Aaron Kim then tallied twice to complete thecomeback. Turning in strong work at midfield were Kio deTorres, Jayson MIllin, and Mustafa Yousef.

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‘‘Rick’’‘‘Rick’’ was born on October 7,1948 in New Westminster,B.C. and passed awaypeacefully with his family athis side on December 5, 2010at 9:15 p.m. Predeceased byhis father Arthur Howard.Survived by his loving wife of32 years Linda and theirchildren Randy, Rick andHolly and his mother Marion,sister Heidi and his brotherRobin. Rick really enjoyedcurling, golfing and the horseraces at Exhibition Park. Hehad a passion for cars,especially his Corvette.A celebration of Rick’s life willb e h e l d o n T u e s d a y ,December 14, 2010 at 2:00p.m. in First Memorial FuneralServices Burkeview Chapel,1340 Dominion Ave, PortCoquitlam, B.C. In lieu offlowers any donation to theCanadian Cancer Societywould be appreciated.

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1922 - 2010Maxine Vollans (nee Dickson)was born July 16th, 1922 inEdmonton Alberta, but lived inCoquitlam, BC since 1966.She died peacefully themorning of December 7th,2010 at Foyer Maillard inCoquitlam where she lived forthe past three and a halfyears. Maxine was stronglydevoted to her family, Churchand the community. Musicwas one of her greatest joys inlife. She sang for more manyyears in the Como LakeUnited Church choir and withThe Coquitlam Chorale. Amemorable experience wassinging with the Chorale atCarnegie Hall in July 2000.The family would like toexpress special thanks to allthe staff at Foyer Maillard fortheir devotion and support.Maxine was predeceased byher husband Jack in 1989 andis survived by a loving family:sons Wil (Rose) and Larry(Joan); daughter Linda(Graham); grandchildrenAndrea (Andrew), Brendanand Erin; as well as her twogreat grand daughters Lolaand Kala.A memorial service will beheld for Maxine on Monday,December 13th at 1:30 p.m. atComo Lake United Church,5 3 5 M a r m o n t S t r e e t ,Coquitlam. In lieu of flowers,donations to the Alzheimer’sSociety of BC, Como LakeUn i ted Church or theD o g w o o d P a v i l l i o n i nC o q u i t l a m w o u l d b eappreciated.

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Coquitlam, BC V3K 3P3

NOTICE TOCREDITORS

AND OTHERSRe: The Estate of

Manfred Horst Lachmann,Deceased,formerly of

#291 - 201 Cayer Street,Coquitlam, British ColumbiaCreditors and others havingclaims against the estate ofM A N F R E D H O R S TLACHMANN are herebynotified under section 38 of theTrustee Act that particulars oftheir claims should be sent tothe undersigned executrices at

#330 - 522 Seventh Street,New Westminster, BC,

V3M 5T5on or before January 10, 2011,a f t e r w h i c h d a t e t h eexecutrices will distribute theestate among the partiesentitled to it, having regard tothe claims of which theexecutrices then has notice.

Laurene Marie Mari andDonna Lee Gardner,

ExecutricesCASSADY & COMPANY,

Solicitors

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RENTALS6508 Apt/Condos6508

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544 SYDNEY PLACECOQUITLAM

MOVE-IN BONUS

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612 CLARKE ROADCOQUITLAM

D/W, Heat/Water included,parking avail.

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AMBER ROCHESTOR545 Rochester Ave, Coq

Close to Lougheed Mall,S.F.U. & Transportation.

office:604 936-3907

2 BR, 2 ba, nr Coq Ctr & DouglasCollege, hottub, pool, fitness, secprkg, 5 appls, n/s, n/p, $1200 +hydro. avail Jan 1. 604-617-2202

6508 Apt/Condos65082 BR 21st flr, Levo view, new,inste ldry, ns, np, $1450, gym/pool, nr Coq Ctre. 604-992-6995

SALISBURY PLACE7272 Salisbury Ave Bby Highgate1 BR incl heat & hot water. N/S &N/P. $877/mo. 604-524-4720

1 bedroomsstarting at $804UG Parking, balconies.

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Near Transportation &Douglas College.

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Extra Large 2 Bedrooms.Close to Lougheed Mall &S.F.U.

office: 604 939-4903cell: 778-229-1358

AMBER (W)401 Westview St, Coq

Large Units.Near Lougheed Mall.

Transportation & S.F.U.

office: 604 939-2136cell: 604 805-9490

6508 Apt/Condos6508BBY, BRENTWOOD, NEW 1 BR,balcony, 6 appls, gym. NS/NP. AvDec 15. $1200/mo. 778-558-9290

BBY East Hastings/Boundary. 1BR apt. Shared w/d. $850/mo inclhydro. Near bus loop. Cat okay.N/s. Avail immed. 604-719-2772

Family LivingWHITGIFT GARDENS

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COTTONWOOD PLAZA555 Cottonwood Ave, Coq

Large units some with2nd bathroom or den.

On bus routes, close toS.F.U. & Lougheed Mall.

office: 604 936-1225

JUNIPER COURT415 Westview St, Coq

Close to Lougheed Mall, allTransportation Connections,

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office: 604 939-8905cell: 604 916-0261

KING ALBERT COURT1300 King Albert, Coq

Close to Transportation,Schools & S.F.U.

office: 604 937-7343cell: 778 848-5993

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Tim Stephens' Astral Reflections Dec. 12 - Dec. 18★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Aries March 21 - April 19: Start nothing newbefore Dec. 30. Protect ongoing projects frommistakesand delays. Reprise projects and relationships fromthe past, especially in career. (A propos career,higher-ups, parents and VIPs are testy all month, sobe diplomatic, eager, honest. Take criticism good-naturedly.) This is an enjoyable, mellow week. Lovemight visit you in person, or merely in your thoughts.A particular kind of stress,medical condition or abruptsurprise in relationships that has dogged you forseven years occurs again Friday/Saturday – for theLAST time this lifetime! Grab success Wednesday!Taurus April 20-May 20: Life’s mysteries continue.Research will turn up nuggets, give you insights.Usually this is a good time for investments, intimatecommitments, lifestyle changes and health cures/diagnosis. However, you should avoid anything newin these. Re-diagnosis of an old condition, or grabbingan investment that passed you by formerly, anythingattached to the past in this way, can be a goodopportunity. But start nothing brand new before Dec.30. Double-check all facts, figures. Avoid all legalhassles and foreign travel until mid-January. Otherstreat you with affection all month.Gemini May 21-June 20: Relationshipspredominate. New meetings, new opportunitiesand new horizons confront you, but everything newis flawed, if you meet it before Dec. 30. If career/business opportunities return from the past, then theyqualify as “valid” – but former (and new) relationshipsface pretty gigantic problems. For example, anyoneyou met in 2010 – and to some degree since 2003– will always try to dominate you. Patience is best,especially since truly compatible people will appearvery soon, in 2011. Be ambitious Monday. Happinessand poor luck Tuesday; happiness and good luckWednesday!

Cancer June 21-July 22: Tackle chores, but makesure directions are clear, pieces are not missing,etc. Don’t start major tasks or projects before Dec.30. This is a work month, and a health period, sodress for the season, eat well and get your sleep.Relationships intensify all month. Sweet romanticfeelings and ambition/lust mingle. An ex might appear.(This is short, perhaps gone by next week). Overall,this week’s smooth. The only possible major problemmight appear Saturday – drive carefully, protectsensitive equipment (e.g., computers) be safe aroundelectricity. Gentle, wise love Sunday/Monday.Leo July 23-Aug. 22: Many ideas/impulses mightcome to start anew Sunday/Monday, especially inintimate, sexual, financial, investment, relationshipand lifestyle areas. Let these stew until late December– they are deep, valid new directions, but they needsubconscious gestation. Meanwhile, avoid startinganything new (even forming plans) before Dec.30.Tuesday’s barriers might show you why. Yourromanticmood continues – and itmight get a gratifyinganswer Wednesday! Show bosses how reliable andenergetic you can be Thursday to Saturday. That lastnight, happiness, social delights float toward you!Virgo Aug.23-Sept. 22:A period of delay, indecision,mistakes and missThe emphasis continues on home,property, security, kids, gardening, soul, stomach,nutrition. This is your usual hibernation period, andsince new starts are ill-advised before Dec. 30, thiswould be a great time to get sluggish and slow.You’ll be tempted to end some associations now,but you might regret it later, so wait until after Dec.29. Communications are affectionate and gracious,travel brings beauty and peace, despite any glitches.Your romantic side simmers, surfacing as excitementSunday/Monday, meeting obstacles Tuesday, findinggentle wisdom Thursday/Friday.

Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: Start nothing new beforeDec. 30. Stick with the ongoing, or reprise the past.Paradoxically, many new little projects or tasksseem to begin during a work-oriented Sunday/Monday. Well, keep it small (doing dishes OK; buyinga new dishwasher not). Fuse old things into thenew, especially at home. Relationships strain yourgoodwill Tuesday, but reward you nicely Wednesday.Mysteries, temptations, finances, gossip draw youThursday to Saturday: there’s success in these, butit might all end with a sudden split, tension or event.Hmm. Travel all week. Satisfy your curiosity!Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: Stick with ongoingprojects and relationships – reject the new beforeDec. 30. This is a splendid time to remember oldfriends, family – buy cards for those you haven’t inthe past, buy little mementoes, etc. (Xmas shoppingis OK, because it’s a repetition for most of us; butavoid big items. Purchase those after Dec. 30.) Weall fall in love eventually: your big event is likely 2011onward, but it might be now. Sunday/Monday teaseyour romantic side. Still, don’t confuse sensualitywith affection. Work, mid-week. Exciting meetings,Thursday onward.Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: All 2010 featuresendings and new beginnings. These hit two peaks:last March, and this Sunday/Monday. But how doesthat fit in with a period (Dec. 10 to 29) in which youshould not be starting anything? Further, at leastfive “starts” are indicated now. The present “startnothing” period is naturally nostalgic, so it mightbe bringing things from the past, lingering tendrils,frayed ends, and asking you to fuse them togetherinto a new beginning – or to restart something old.This might occur on a sub-conscious or consciouslevel. Love meets obstacles Tuesday, green lightsWednesday!

Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Start nothing newbefore Dec. 30.Youmight hear from old acquaintancesSunday/Monday, or get the urge to write/call them. Doso, results will be fine. Follow your curiosity these twodays. Explore unfamiliar neighbourhoods, figurativelyperhaps. Life stops you short Tuesday – it wants youto rest. That’s better than losing your temper. Secrets,security quests succeed Wednesday. Though it’s aweek of rest, privacy and contemplation, romanticdesires/moods steal over you Thursday to Saturday.Romance’s sister, Creativity, might be a better date.Practise safety late week.Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: Your mood remainsupbeat,yourpopularity’sstrong,hopesbuoyyoursteps,and life offers parties, entertainment, light flirtation.But don’t start any major projects or relationshipsbefore Dec. 30.A money situation or puzzle – perhapswith roots in last March – begins to gel, and a subtlebut significant new path, new direction, begins toform. Odd that it takes place in a “backward-biased”period, but this seems more oriented toward healingthe old than forming the new. Focus on this Sunday/Monday. Mid-week’s active: have a list. Steer towardhome, family Thursday onward.Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: Your energy andcharisma surge upward Sunday/Monday. Trends arehitting “deep notes” or significant turning points, incareer, worldly status, relations with governmentsor large companies, institutions, and in social life.Take a minute to contemplate your life, your path. Ingeneral, you should not start anything new, especiallyin relationships, before Dec. 30. But life might bestarting some things for you; and if you can’t trustlife, what can you trust? Go with the flow. Money hasproblems Tuesday, successes Wednesday. Be curiousbut safe Thursday onward.

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6508 Apt/Condos6508BBY, Lghd Mall. 1 BR, $850 inclht & h/w. ns/np, new bath & tile,storage, Dec 1/15. 604-779-3882

BBY LGHD MALL, Clean &Bright 2 BR, $1200 incls ht & h/w,n/s, n/p, Immed. 604-298-3470

BBY NORTH 2 BR apt, $1100incls h/w, Avail Dec 15, nr L’heedMall & SFU, n/s, 778-960-1707

COQ. 3 BR $1,000, 2 BR $875, 1BR $800, Now/Jan 1, heat, prkg.778-990-7079 or 604-521-8249

COQ, WALK to Coq Centre, WCEtransit, Douglas College. BrandNEW LUXURY Bosa, 1 BRCondo, beautiful granite counts,ss appls, hrdwd flrs, 1 storage, 1sec’d prkg, sec bldg. Excellentamens: fitness area, sauna/steamroom. $1200. Avail Jan 1/Feb1.Prefer NS/NP. Call 604-880-0439

MONTECITO TOWERS99-7360 Halifax St, Bby

Bach, 1 BR & 2 BR

604 420-5636www.montecitotowers.com

NEW WESTSt Andrews Street

2 BR Apt, Large balcony,updated, nr transit & amens.Available Jan 1. Small petok with pet deposit.

Call 604-518-5040

NEW WESTSt Andrews Street

1 BR Apt, Large balcony,updated, nr transit & amens.Available now. Small pet okwith pet deposit.

Call 604-518-5040

SKYLINE TOWERS102-120 Agnes St, N.West

Hi-Rise Apartment withRiver View & Indoor Pool.1 BR & 2 BR Available.Rent includes heat & hotwater. Remodelled Buildingand Common area. Gatedundergrd parking available.References required.

CALL 604 525-2122BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

BONSOR APTSRenovated high rise, concretebuilding. Penthouse, 1 BR &2 BR available. Very close toMetrotown, Skytrain & Bonsorswimming pool. Rent includesheat, hot water. Refs req’d.

Contact Natalie778-230-9037

or Bayside Property ServicesOffice: 604-432-7774

GARDEN VILLA1010 6th Ave, New West

1 BR & 2 BR Available.Beautiful atrium with fountain.By shops, college & transit.Pets negotiable. Ref required.


CANTERBURY COURTFifth Ave, New West

1 BR $785. Lrg, bright, wellmaint bldg. Rent includesheat, hot water & cable. N/P.Central New West.

CALL 604 519-1095Professionally Managedby Colliers International

6508 Apt/Condos6508NEW WEST. Reno Bach, 1 BR &2 BR. New Appl’s etc. N/P, From$650-$1050 inc. Heat & HotWater. Avail Now. 604-724-8353

PT MOODY Klahanie, NEW 2BR, 2 bath, granite, appls, secprkg. Canoe Club/gym/pool/ partyJan 1. $1350. N/S. 604-809-857

ROYAL VIEW APTS1 BR & 2BR. Updated & well

managed. By Metrotown. N/P.604 430-0630, 778-995-7787

6535 Homestay6535B B Y , 2 2 N D / B O U N D A R Y .Homestay Furnished 2 BR, sharebath, with or without 2 mealoption, cable, sh’d W/D. By BCIT,SFU, all transit. NS/NP. Refs.778-389-9925 or 604-879-1454

6540 Houses - Rent65403 Bdrm Homes! Rent TO OWN!

Poor Credit Ok, Low Down.Call Karyn 604-857-3597

ANMORE, Rancher 2BR, 1900sf,lev acreage, 5 appls, f/p, dbl garg,patio. $2100. Mins to Buntzen Lk,Pt Mdy, Coq Ctr. 778-688-6622

BBY, CENTRAL. Large 3 BR,upper flr. Like new! New paint,new double-glazed windows, newceiling, new applis. 2 baths, f/p,private w/d, covered sundeck, lotsof prkg. $1,550/mo + ½ util. N/s,small pets okay. Nr BCIT, SFU,BGH, Skytrain & bus. Avail Jan 1.604-563-1231 or 604-298-6874

BBY NORTH 2 BR & Den mn flr,5 appls, $1200. Jan 1. n/s, n/p,adult oriented. 604-880-9433

COQ, Blue Mtn/ Como Lake. 3BR, upper flr. 1.5 baths, big deck,6 appl. $1,490/mo + 2/3 utils. Ns/np. Near schools. 604-939-6077

COQ BLUE MTN Como Lk,2672sf 2 lev hse, 4 BR, 2 bath, 2f/p, garage, 5 appls. NS/NP. Jan1. $1695 + utls. 604-931-3050

COQ New Horizon, newly reno’d3BR, 2 lvls, all new appls, 1900 sf,nr Pinetree Sec, ns/np, Jan 1st,$1850/mo, 604 760-6372

STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN● No Qualification - Low Down ●COQUITLAM - 218 Allard St. 2bdrm HANDY MAN SPECIAL!!!HOUSE, bsmt/2 sheds..$1,388/MNEW WEST- 1722-6th Av 2 bdrmHOUSE w/1 suite 2 f/p,Long termfinance, new roof, RT-1..$1,988/MSURREY- 6297 134 St. Solid 5bdrm HOUSE w/2 bdrm suite on1/4 acre lot with views... $1,688/MSOUTH SURREY- 15532 MadronaDr 3 bdrm, HOUSE, quiet st, hugeyard, dbl gar, 2 y.o. roof....$1,388/MCHILLIWACK - 9557 Williams, 3bdrm, 1 bath, cozy HOUSE on49x171’ lot, excellent investmentproperty in heart of town..... $888/MCall (604)812-3718 or (604)786-4663

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6540 Houses - Rent6540COQ. CENTRAL, 3 BR singlehouse, 2070 sq ft, $1850/mo +utils, avail now. 604-720-7356

6450 MiscellaneousRentals6450

GATED PARKINGAVAILABLE

New Westminster


6565 Office/Retail -Rent6565

1ST MONTH FREE for 850 sq ftoffice in Metrotown, $550/monthincls all. Natalie 778-230-9037

6595 SharedAccommodation6595

6595-20 Coq./Poco/Port Moody6595-20

ROOMMATE NEEDED to share1800 sqft Townhouse in PortMoody, w/d, laminate floors, $595incls utils, cable & internet, park-ing, indoor pool, nr SFU &Lougheed Mall. Suits professionalworking person or student. Refer-ences Required. Avail Dec 15 orJan 1. Call 778-846-5275

RENTALS To place your ad call

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1ST MTH FREE 1 & 2 BR Apts.Good view. Metrotown. Close toskytrain. Natalie 778-230-9037

BBY 2 BR g/l in new house, $750incls heat & hydro. NS/NP. NrCanada Way/Imperial. suits 1 or 2people, Jan 1. 604-521-6658

BBY, 22ND/BOUNDARY. 2 BR,sep W/D. Nr BCIT. Ns/np. $1000incl hydro/cbl. Immed. Refs.778-389-9925 or 604-879-1454

BBY BRIGHT with view 1 BRg/lvl, $795 incls utils, nr ammens,n/s, n/p, Avail Now. 604-520-1346

BBY, DEER LAKE. 2 BR, grd/lvl.Sh’d w/d. Ns/np. Refs. $950/moincls utils. 604-298-9149


BBY, EAST. 2 BR, grd/lvl. Sharedlaundry. Near schools, Skytrain &bus. $895/mo + util. Ns/np. Now.604-789-6318, 604-521-1008


NEW WEST, Queensborough.Clean & spac. 1 BR. Ns/np. $650incl hydro/cbl. Near park, shops,schools. Avail now. 604-306-3057

N.WEST Queensborough NEWlrg 2 BR gr lev ste, sh’d W/D. $875incls utls. NS/NP. 604-339-8616

WOODLAND PARKTOWNHOMES

Professionally managedfamily townhome complexon 28 acres located inbeautiful Port Moody.Spacious 2 BR & 3 BRunits, 5 appls, inste W/D,walk out bsmt, 1 parking.Cat friendly.

Contact [email protected]

RIVERS INLETTownhouses

(Coquitlam Centre area)• 2 BR Townhouse• 3 BR Townhouse1.5 bath, 2 levels,

5 appls, decorativefireplace, carport.

Sorry no pets.Call 604-942-2012

POCO 2 BR T/H $755 & $775 & 5BR for $1190. Quiet-family com-plex, no pets. Now. 604-464-0034

COQ, EAGLE RIDGE, 3 BR, 1.5bath, 5 appls, carport. $1300.Avail now. N/S. 1 Small pet ok.Near schools. 604-931-1084

6605 Townhouses -Rent6605

2BDRM-1BATH, W/D, d/w, hdwdflrs, deck & yrd. Yrly lease availDec.1, n/s, n/pet $1150 + util.604-552-3775 evenings to 9pm.

POCO CITADEL HTS, 3 BR +Den g/lvl, 1200 sqft, priv ent, w/d,open kitchen, w/i closet, full bath,2 blks to schl & transit, $1000 +utils. Jan 1. ns/np, 604-472-9802

NEWLY RENO’D 1 bdrm bsmtsuite $675/mo - RiverviewHeights n/s n/p util & wifi incl.Avail Jan. 1st. (604) 728-7208

POCO. Bright, clean 1 BR, grd/lvl.Priv laundry & patio. Cozy w/b f/p.Near bus. $700/mo + 1⁄3 util. N/s,n/p. Avail Jan 1st. 604-944-6669

NEW WEST, Queensborough. 2BR, Priv ent. Shared w/d. Ns/np.Nr bus & Skytrain. Suits 2 people.$750 incl hydro/heat. Avail Now.Call 604-307-9350

MAPLE RIDGE W, 2 BR, newer,w/d, incls utils/net/cbl, air cond,alarm, N/s, N/s, nr amen/WC Exp.$900/mo, Jan 1. 604-816-1327

COQ. CENTRE. 1100 SF, 2Br,a/grnd bsmnt suite, priv patio.W/D/DW/Frig/Stove/Micro. ns/np.$950 incl hyd/elec 604-942-9983

COQ 2 BR g/lvl, newly reno’d,1065 sqft, sep w/d, nr all ammens,refs, ns/np, $1000 + 40% utils.Avail Now. 604-475-4197

BBY NORTH Bach g/lvl ste, allnew appls & kitchen, priv ent,alrm, w/d, $650 incls all utils, ns/np, Immed, Refs. 604-716-4703

BBY, NORTH. 3 BR, upper, privlaundry, $1250/mo + util. Also: 2BR bsmt, $850/mo + util. Ns/np.Near Brentwood Mall. Avail now.604-299-7887 or 604-644-1312

BBY NORTH 2 BR g/lvl, priv ent,alarm, w/d, all new appls &kitchen, $950 incls all utils, ns/np,Refs Req, Immed, 604-716-4703

BBY, METROTOWN. 1 BR, g/lvl,Alarm. Near skytrn. NS/NP. Refs.$850 incl util. Jan1. 604-430-1358

BBY HOSPITAL 1 BR ste, partlyfurnished, $650 + utils, incl cbl &net, Avail Dec 22. n/s, n/p, w/d,778-785-6974 or 604-726-8643

BBY, CLOSE to Highgate, lrg 3BR with ensuite, Jan 1, 5 appls,$1375/mo + utils. 604-522-8127

SUNSET PARK5870 Sunset StreetClose to Bus & BCITSTUDIO & 1 BDRM

★ Quiet park-like setting★ Newly Reno’d

★ Heat/hot water incld604-291-8197

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ROYAL CRESCENTESTATES

22588 Royal Crescent Ave,Maple Ridge

Large units. Close to GoldenEars Bridge. Great view of River

office: 604 463-0857cell: 604 375-1768

ROTARY TOWER25 Clute St, New West

Age 55 or over. Beautiful view.B a c h h i g h r i s e a p t .Close to trans & shopping.Rent incl all utils. Refs req.

Contact AnaCell: 778-859-0798

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EL PRESIDENTE220 - 7th St, New West

1 BR, $700. Rent includesheat & hot water, reno’d suiteswith big patios. By shops,banks, Skytrain & college.U/grd parking available.

Call 604-519-1382Managed by Colliers International

VILLA MARGARETA320-9th St, New WestBach & 1 BR Available.

All Suites Have Balconies.Undergrd Parking Available.Refs Required. Small Pet Ok.


N. WEST, Lrg 1 BR $895 & 2 BR$1095, hdwd flrs, heat hot/water& cable. Cat OK. Nr transit, quietbldg. Av now. Jim 604-728-2086

NEW WEST Cozy 1 BR Pent-house, nr all amens, n/s, n/p,$650. Avail Now. 604-783-6003

NEW WEST. 1 BR Apt, $725/moincls heat, light, cable, laundry,avail Jan 1st. Call 604-780-0048

Large bright 1 BRS @ $765.Newly renovated Incl heat, hot

water 1016 Howie Ave. nr AustinRaymar Realty. 778-828-6345

6508 Apt/Condos6508COQ BLUE MOUNTAIN, 1 BRapt, $800 incls heat, nr bus, n/s,n/p, Avail Immed. 604-467-2157


Good Day Painting Fully In-sured, Quality Work, Res/Comm,No Payment till Job is Completed!

Call Thomas 604 377-1338

9105 AutoMiscellaneous9105

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9125 Domestic91251998 EAGLE TALON ESI, 170k,2.0 L, excellent condition, 5 spd,no accidents, silver exterior, greyinterior. $3900. 604-763-3223

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9145 Scrap CarRemoval9145

THE SCRAPPERSCRAP CAR &TRUCK REMOVALCASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

604-790-39002 HOUR SERVICE

AUTOMOTIVE

• Residential Roofing• Homes & Strata• Installations & Repairs• 24 Hr Emergency Service

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• BBB • RCABC • GAF/ELK Master Elite Contractor• Liability Coverage and WCB • Designated Project Managers• Third Party InspectionCall 604-327-3086 for a free estimate

Quote code 2010 for a 5% discount

Tried &True Since 1902RE S IDENT I A L D I V I S ION LTD .

8250 Roofing8250

Edgemont Building Mainten-ance. Window & Gutter Cleaning,Power Washing. 604-420-4800

8335 Window Cleaning8335BOB’S WINDOW

Gets that Clean, Clear ShineNo Drops, No Drips, No StreaksRight into the corners! Serving

you for over 20 yrs. Also doGutters 604 588-6938

Treeworks 15 yrs exp. Tree/Stump Removal, Prun’in & Trim’in& View Work 291-7778, 787-5915

www.treeworksonline.ca

ABC TREE MENWinter storm trimming

Dangerous Tree RemovalStump Grinding. Call now:

604-521-7594604-817-8899

Dangerous tree removal, pruning, topping,hedge trimming & stump grinding.

Fully insured & WCB

Jerry 604-618-8585

$ BEST RATES $

A-1 TRI CRAFTTREE SERVICES (EST. 1986)

Andrew 604-618-8585

8315 Tree Services8315

8309 Tiling8309★ Joseph’s Quality Tiles ★

Tile Installation & Supplies. Joe604-518-0068 or 604-719-2212

8295 Snow Removal8295

K & E’S 24 HOUR SNOWPLOWING & SALTINGCommercial & Residential

Fully [email protected]

604-937-6633604-349-5533

WILL HAUL out garages andbsmts, for little or no $ if saleableitems are included. 604-936-8583

$30 P/HR. Abe Moving & Delivery& Rubbish Removal. ★ Available24 hours. Abe at: 604-999-6020

604-RUBBISH782-2474

*We Remove & Recycle Anything*Free Est’s • Large or Small Jobs

www.604rubbish.com10% OFF WITH THIS AD

8255 Rubbish Removal8255

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

JJ ROOFING, Repair specialist,Reroof, New Roof. Seniors disc.WCB, fully ins. 604-726-6345

8250 Roofing8250GL Roofing cedar shake, asphaltshingle, flat roofs BBB WCB cleangutters $80. 24/7 604-240-5362

THOMAS DIAMOND QualityRenos, Repairs, Decks, Stairsetc. Precise, Reliable, Prof, In-sured. Free Est. [email protected]

DAN THE HANDYMAN. Reno’s& Home Repairs, 20 yrs Exp. FreeEstimates. ★ Call 604 715-3979

8240 Renovations &Home Improvement8240

Complete Bathroom Reno’sSuites, Kitchens,Tiling, Skylights,Windows, Doors, 604 521-1567

D & M RENOVATIONS, Flooring,tiling, finishing. Fully Insured. Topquality, quick work 604-724-3832

A1 CONTRACTING. Bsmt, bath,kitchen cabinets, tiling, painting &decks. Dhillon, 604-782-1936

PRP RENOVATIONSKitchens, baths, tiling,

flooring, painting,plumbing, gutters

★ Small jobs welcome★ Insured, WCB604-764-0399

FERREIRAHOME IMPROVEMENTS

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Garages ★ BathroomsCeramic Tile ★ Drywall

Hardwood Flooring''Satisfaction Guaranteed''

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CORAZZACONTRACTING

QualityEuropean Craftsmanship

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Carlo604-818-5919

TOTAL HOMERENOVATIONS

Since 1983

FROM DESIGNTO FINISH

Specialties Include:Kitchen & Bath Improvements

We Also Do:• Roofing • Sundecks • Door& Window Replacements

Call Bill604-298-1222www.chrisdalehomes.com

8240 Renovations &Home Improvement8240

PACIFIC ACE PLUMBING INC.•Repairs •Installation •Insured

Free Est. Call • 778-836-8835

LOCAL PLUMBER - Licensed,insured,GASFITTING, renos, Re-pairs. VISA 604-469-8405

PLUMBERSWater Lines (without digging)Sewer Lines (without digging)Install. Drain tiles. 604-294-5300

38/HR! Clogged drains, drips,garbs, sinks, reno’s, toilets, in-stalls, Lic/Ins. 778-888-9184

10% Off with this Ad! For all yourplumbing, heating & reno needs.Lic Gas Fitter, Aman. 778-895-2005

8220 Plumbing8220

Start to Finish Plumbing& Renovations

Repairs • Installation• Bathroom Reno

We do it AllFree Estimates & Guarantee

Licenced • Affordable20 yrs Experience

Call Tony 604-816-2757

• Waterproofing • Aluminum Awnings• Custom Aluminum Railings

• Deck Renovations

Free Est.942-5394

UNITEDVINYLSUNDECKS LTD.

8200 Decks/Patios/Railings8200

PAINTING Text. Ceilings & Dry-wall Repairs. Cove & Trim Finish-ing. Cer. Tiles. 604-521-1567.

HOME SERVICESTo place your ad call

604-444-3000

PRIMOPAINTING

Interior & Exterior

Free Est. - 15 Years Exp.Insured /WCB

604-723-8434

ChristmasSpecial 15% OFF

D & MPAINTING

Interior/Exterior SpecialistMany Years Experience

Fully InsuredTop Quality, Quick Work

Free Estimate604-724-3832

Winter Specials3 ROOMS 4 ROOMS$279 $359

Top Quality Quick WorkFree Estimates

Magic Star Painting

Call Now: 780-6510

KraftPainting & Decorating

RUDIRUDI604-939-0697 or 778-838-2666

Residential, Commercial,ApartmentsEXPERTS OFEXPERTS OF

ALLASPECTS OF PAINTINGALLASPECTS OF PAINTINGBrush Roller SprayINTERIOR & EXTERIORINTERIOR & EXTERIOR

Fully Guaranteed, Worksafe Covered

8195 Painting/Wallpaper8195

TwoGuysWithATruck.caMoving, Storage, Free EST

604-628-7136. Visa, OK

TWO BROTHERS MOVING Loc-al & Long Distance 604-720-0931

• [email protected] •

AMI MOVING ★ 3-5 ton cube.Starting at $39/hour. Local & longdistances. 24/7 ★ 604-617-8620

ABBA MOVERS bsmt clean 1-4ton Lic, ins’d from $35/hr, 2 men$45 day honest 26 yrs est 506-7576.

AAA ADVANCE MOVINGExperts in all kinds of Moving,Storage & Packing. Different fromthe Rest. 604-861-8885

A MOVING EXPERIENCEWITH L & D ENTERPRISES !!!

Fast & Dependable Special RatesSeniors Disc. Call 604-464-5872

MONTY J’S MOVINGYour first and last call for all

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Call 604-710-5253

EZ GO MOVERSQuick & Reliable Movers

from$48 per hour

604-580-2171www.ezgomovers.com

Experienced Movers~ 2 Men $50 ~• Includes all Taxes• Licenced & Insured

• Professional Piano Movers

B&Y MOVING

604-708-8850

AFFORDABLE MOVING1 to 3 Men

1, 3, 5, 7 or 10 TonFrom $45

We accept Visa, Mastercard & InteracLicenced & Insured

Local & Long DistanceFREE ESTIMATES • Seniors Discount

604-787-8061604-537-4140www.affordablemoversbc.com

8185 Moving &Storage8185

BE COOL!Talk to Someone

You Trust.

CENTRAL AIRCONDITIONINGSears also installs

ROOFING,WINDOWS,

WINDOW COVERINGS& CARPETING

604-464-8600 ext 21324 HOURS

1-800-4-MY-HOME • (1-800-469-4663)

COLD FEET?

INSTALLEDFURNACES

8180 Home Services8180

★ OPERA LANDSCAPING ★Retaining walls, irrigation, paving,patios, fences, etc. 778-688-2444

• Garden / Landscaping Design• Full Yard Cleanup• Full Installation / Planting Plan• Retaining Walls, Walkways, Rock Gardens

Please call Sherry604-992-6654Landscape Technician & Cert. Arborist

No job too big.No job too small.

We keep it simple.

WINTER SPECIAL10% Off CleanupsNo HST on Installations

8155 Landscaping8155

Stevie’s Handyman ServicesBig or Small, we do it ALL!Call Stevie 778-997-0337

PROFESSIONAL HANDYMANFor Homes or Businesses.Call Dave at 778-386-3844

8130 Handyperson8130★ HANDYMAN★

$30 per hourCall 604-762-6401

8185 Moving &Storage8185

$30 P/HR. Abe Moving & Delivery& Rubbish Removal. ★ Available24 hours. Abe at: 604-999-6020

8010 Alarm/Security8010

604-463-7919ALARM

Systems Ltd.

8020 Blinds &Draperies8020

BLACKOUT DRAPES. Cut light100%. Save energy. Dampensound. Innovative fabric in 42colors. Free est. 604-506-6230

8055 Cleaning8055Harmony Home

Cleaning & Assistance10%OFF your 1st cleaning!

High Quality/Low Price/No HSTCustom, Affordable Cleaning.

Make your space beautiful!

Call Misti, 778-846-6478www.harmonyhomecleaning.ca

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Call 604-467- 1361

★HOLIDAY★HOUSECLEANINGLet me make your home

SPARKLE for Christmas!and all through the year!I will run errands too!..

778-233-5859 (Coquitlam)

#1 QUALITY Cleaning ServiceHomes & Business. Senior Disc.Low Rates. 604 724-8998

★★★★A GIFT OF TIME ★★★★Clean to perfection, Honest, Lic &Insured, Free Window Cleaning,

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8060 Concrete8060

CONCRETE & ASPHALT• Removal & Replace• Free Disposal • Free Estimates• Quality Guaranteed• Fully Insured• Commercial / Residential

LMD Ltd. 604-540-6567DALL’ANTONIA CONCRETESeniors discount. Friendly, familybusiness, 40+ yrs. 604-240-3408

8073 Drainage8073ARIES LANDSCAPE ConstructionRet walls, fences, drainage, leafblowing, snow rem. 604-808-9017

DRAIN TILES & WATER LINESWithout Digging a Trench

604-294-5300

8075 Drywall8075ALL WORK GUARANTEEDJ.A. CONSTRUCTION

Specializing in drywall &textured ceiling repairs, drywall

finishing, stucco repairs,painting. Fully insured.

604-916-7729 JEFF

8080 Electrical8080

#1167 LIC Bonded. BBB, lrg & smjobs, expert trouble shooter,WCB, low rates, 24/7. 617-1774.

ABACUS ELECTRIC.ca Lic ElectContr 97222. 40 yrs exp. 1 stop!Reas. rates! BBB. 778-988-9493.

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 servicecall. Insured. Lic # 89402. Fastsame day service guaranteed. Welove small jobs! 604-568-1899

8087 Excavating8087

ABSOLUTE BOBCAT& EXCAVATION LTD.• All Bobcat & Mini-X Services• Small Hauls Available• SNOW REMOVAL• Fast Reliable ServiceCall Ryan: 604-329-7792

Snow, Drainage, Concrete Break/Cut, Oil Tank, Auger, Bobcatswww.idigyou.ca • 604-512-1980

8105 Flooring/Refinishing8105

THE ART OFHARDWOOD FLOORS

InstallationsRefinishing & Repairs

Dust Free.Affordable Rates!Free Estimates.

Call: 604-240-3344

8125 Gutters8125A1 Steve’s Gutter Cleaning &Repair from $98. Gutters vacu-umed/hand clean. 604-524-0667

Edgemont Gutters. Sales &Install 5’’ continuous gutter, minorrepairs, cleaning. 604-420-4800

PRP GUTTER CLEANING& GUTTER REPAIRS.

Free estimates 604-764-0399

8130 Handyperson8130

TRUSTED HOMEIMPROVEMENTS

604-878-5232SINCE 1997

GET ER’ DONEFlooring

& TrimLaminate & Hardwood

604-841-1855604-466-9733

Artistry of Hardwood FloorsRefinish, sanding, install, dustlessProf & Quality work 604-219-6944

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