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Thousands of Tri-City students looking to get a jump on their schooling this summer will have to find other ways after School District 43 cancelled summer school programs because of the public school teachers’ labour dispute. SD43 joined Vancouver, Surrey and a number of other school districts in cancelling summer school as hope for a resolution between the BC Teachers’ Federation and the government’s bargaining
arm, BC Public School Employers’ Association, began to fade. SD43 superintendent Tom Grant said accommodations will be made in the fall for students in Grades 10, 11 and 12 who failed a course during the 2013/’14 school year; those classes will be held either at kids’ high schools or through Coquitlam Open Learning. But the remaining students — nearly 6,000 who registered for summer courses, including remedial, high school credit, secondary skill-building and programs for elementary and middle school students — will be out of luck this year. see NOT ENOUGH, page A3
Cougar killed in Port Moody By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS
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The Tri-Cities celebrated Canada Day and our nation’s 147th birthday in style and under sunny skies on Tuesday. Castle Park hosted Port Coquitlam’s annual celebration while Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park was the site of day-long festivities concluding with a fireworks display. And Port Moody’s Rocky Point Park hosted the annual Golden Spike celebration along with Canada Day happenings. More photos, please see page A9.
A cougar that was shot by a Port Moody police officer this week was showing uncharacteristic behaviour and posed a threat because it was moving into neighbourhoods instead of away from humans, as would normally be expected. The animal, a nearly 200 lb. male, had taken up a perch in a hemlock tree in the 100-block of April Road and residents were told to stay indoors while police
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The 20-year feud between the cities of Coquitlam and New Westminster is over after an arbitrator’s decision on the United-Braid Bailey bridge this week.
2-lane Bailey bridge is coming after arbitrator sides with Coq. NW councillor says Coq. mayor has hurt relations By Gary McKenna The Tri-CiTy NeWs
An arbitrator’s decision to side with Coquitlam in its long-running dispute with New Westminster over the Bailey bridge could pave the way for a new twolane crossing as early as this fall. The ruling ends a 20-year-old feud between the two municipalities, with Coquitlam arguing that the current singlelane span linking United Boulevard and Braid Street is inadequate for
the amount of vehicle traffic in the area. New Westminster council has long maintained that a larger bridge would bring more cars to the foot of Braid, an area that is already heavily congested. But on Wednesday, arbitrator S. Glenn Sigurdson sided with the city of Coquitlam and a plan must be put in place for a two-lane crossing within 60 days, according to the Community Charter, the provincial legislation that covers civic governments. “I find the proposal of the city of Coquitlam to be more persuasive than that of the city of New Westminster in respect to the specific issue before me,” he wrote in his deci-
sion. “Accordingly, I select the proposal of the city of Coquitlam for a two-lane, two-way bridge, and do so decide and settle the matter in dispute.” (Under the Community Charter, Sigurdson is prohibited from providing the reasons for his decision.) Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart told The Tri-City News the decision ends the long-standing dispute between the two municipalities. “The next step is to sit down with the city of New Westminster and implement the decision,” he said.“I fully expect that they will be co-operative and will abide by the decision.” But finding common
ground between the two municipalities could be problematic, according to one New Westminster councillor. Coun. Bill Harper said he was disappointed with the ruling and told Black Press he believes Stewart has damaged relations between the two cities. “I just think the mayor of Coquitlam has destroyed the relationship between the city of Coquitlam and the city of New Westminster through what I would call his rancourous position that he has taken in insisting he get his way,” he said. Harper called the arbitrator’s decision “a complete disaster.” He also said he be-
lieves B.C. Transportation Minister Todd Stone interfered with the arbitration process. The province had offered to provide a Bailey bridge for free if New West was willing to accept the installation of a two-lane crossing. The city turned down the offer and spent $100,000 to install its own bridge. The crossing has been closed since March after engineers discovered cracks in the structure during a routine maintenance inspection. It is the second time in the last year that the bridge has been closed for repairs. gmckenna@tricitynews.com – with files from Grant Granger, New Westminster NewsLeader
MetroVancouver mayors have sent B.C. Transportation Minister Todd Stone a letter that accuses the province of “abrogating its regional responsibility” by not taking a more active role in their transit expansion planning. The response letter from mayors’ council chair Richard Walton to Stone said mayors are concerned about his suggestion last month they delay key rapid transit extensions so their ambitious $7.5-billion expansion plan can be spread out over 20 years instead of 10. “The option of doing little or nothing in the next 10 years because we cannot come to some agreement on the timing, scope or funding sources will, in our view, have an even greater impact on families, the economy and provincial revenue from the Lower Mainland,” it states. They say the province should instead lobby for more federal contributions to fit their plan’s time frame. The mayors also want the province to clarify whether they could use a vehicle levy, a regional sales tax or new regional carbon tax to fund TransLink now that Stone has ruled out any reallocation of existing carbon tax revenue. Walton last week told Black Press the mayors may look again at the vehicle levy or sales tax options — if permitted — after concluding a new carbon tax is problematic. The mayors’ letter notes all of the potential sources may run afoul of the province’s “somewhat arbitrary and ambiguous” funding source criteria that they be affordable for families, have no negative impact on the economy, be regional in nature and not cut into provincial revenue. “It would appear that the province has set a standard that is virtually impossible to meet,” the letter says. It also argues the province is inconsistent when it insists those revenue sources be affordable to families but then suggests mayors instead consider raising property taxes, which are an existing TransLink source that can be increased without triggering a referendum. The transportation ministry said it will work to finalize the date of the expected referendum, which Walton has said would likely be in March. The province wants the referendum date determined by July 15 while mayors want their questions answered before they meet again July 29. As for the question to be put to voters, the mayors suggest it be in two parts: the first asking voters to indicate their support for the proposed 10-year investment plan; the second asking their support for one or more new revenue sources. Metro mayors continue to assert that they do not believe the transit plan and new taxes to fund it should be submitted to a referendum, arguing that is “not sound policy.”
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International education programs can still go ahead this summer, Grant said, because the cultural programs don’t fall under the strike mandate. That’s good news for the district, which gets
good publicity and a significant stream of revenue for international ed. programs. Grant said summer learning had to be cancelled because the BCTF had planned to picket schools where it was being offered and, with no employees willing
to cross, administrators would have had to teach the courses, and there were not enough educators to cover all the programs. “We’re still in that strike lockout phase,” he said. “Anything you do from an education perspective falls under a
strike mandate.” Summer cleaning and maintenance work will go ahead, Grant said, as long as there are no pickets where the work is being done. “We will have very clean schools for September,” he said, adding, “I hope by then there
is a negotiated agreement in which everyone can return to school.” On Wednesday, a second mediator refused to take on the job of helping to settle a dispute, declaring that the two sides were too far apart for mediation. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
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a B.C. supreme Court justice concluded the BCTF and government are too far apart for mediation to be effective. For more on this story, please visit www.tricitynews.com.
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Cops dismantle drug lab No charges yet against a suspect found in house By Gary McKenna The Tri-CiTy News
Coquitlam RCMP continue to investigate after a hazardous materials team dismantled a drug lab Tuesday at a home on Westwood Street. Police were called after several neighbours
reporting that they smelled a strong scent of acetone coming from a home in the area. The RCMP’s Clandestine Lab Enforcement and Response Team was called in along with Coquitlam Fire/Rescue’s hazmat team. “ We a r e d e a l i n g with very toxic chemicals,” Coquitlam RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung said Wednesday. “We are in the process
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Drug labs are particularly dangerous not only for the occupants of the home but those living or working nearby, Chung said. “Thankfully, we don’t hear too much about [clandestine] labs in Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam,” he said. “It is a danger to oneself and the neighbourhood. It deals with all kinds of explosive chemicals,” said Cpl. Chung.
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A cougar that had been frequenting a Port Moody neighbourhood was killed earlier this week by police. “He was no threat. He didn’t seem to me to be aggressive,” said Reiner Specht, who lives two doors from the house where the cougar was shot. Specht acknowledged that a cougar can be dangerous but said he would have preferred that the animal was tranquilized and relocated. For well-known environmentalist Ruth Foster, who lives in Belcarra but was in the area to visit Specht on business related to the rebuilding of Mossom Creek Hatchery,
said she, too, was disappointed that the animal was shot. “They were hopeful, and I believe other people were, too, that the police would just wait and the cougar would depart on its own,”Foster said. Foster said a cougar has also been sighted in Belcarra and she wondered if the one killed on April Road was the same animal. She speculated that the large number of deer in the area might have attracted the cougar.
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Although a part of Crossroads Hospice Society’s grief and bereavement programs, this healing garden is designed to be a place that anyone can visit to unwind from their busy life. The garden is place of peace where people can find wellness and healing on their life’s path. The labyrinth is a tool that has been used for thousands of years, all around the world, for selfreflection and to help to stimulate creativity and intuition. The unicursal (single) path, walked with mindful intention, leads the participant to the centre and then back out again. Labyrinths often are symbols of life’s journey and transformation. Your journey begins as you enter the garden through the cedar arbour and take your first step.You will walk past 24 inspirational granite boulders, engraved with words such as create, hope and trust, serving to help focus and inspire visitors. The basal stepping stones, wind past a wide variety of plants that were chosen for their beauty and sustainability. In the center is a beautiful Japanese Maple tree providing shade and stunning colour for those resting on the benches beneath its leaves. Following the path back out again completes the walk. We hope that during your busy summer you will find some time for yourself or with family and friends to experience our labyrinth healing garden for yourself.
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In just 12 hours, we raised $400,000!
Thank You CoQuITLaM A special Thank You to all of our participants, team captains, cancer survivors and caregivers, event day volunteers, sponsors and donors for giving their time and effort to Relay For Life Coquitlam, 2014. A huge Thank You goes to our 2014 Relay For Life leadership team and planning subcommittees for your hard work and dedication.
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Denials, smiles when you’re ‘55-plus’ AS I SEE IT Andrew Holota
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orget about the Golden Years. That’s old hat. Now, the age-bracket buzzword is “55-plus.” I’m not sure how that specific point in life suddenly became socially important and prominent, although I strongly suspect it germinated in the brain of a marketing genius somewhere in North America and then spread like new marketing ideas are wont to do. There are condo developments for 55-plus buyers, 55-plus hotel packages and 55-plus activity groups. Recently, I went past a community light board and saw an ad for“over-55 tours.” What is an over-55 tour? Do you board a special bus that tours past captive herds of people who are over 55 and you ogle them like the water buffaloes at the zoo?
Raise one eyebrow, give knowing look. Really, if I had to choose, I would rather be around people who are under 20. I still know more than they do — or, at least, I can think I do. Maybe people who are 55-plus get together to commiserate over the fact that at one time in our lives, about 10 or 15 years ago, we were thinking about Freedom 55, when we would retire and travel and frolic in the sun, before our hips and knees needed replacing. Where have all the Freedom 55 people gone? I’ll tell you where they are. They’re on stress leave. Retirement at 55? It has become a cruel joke. First the tech stock bubble burst in the early 2000s. For those of us who were smugly still standing after that retirement fund disaster, along came 2008. Blue chip stocks? Hah! Gotcha anyway, smart guy! For a good portion of the 55-plus crowd, holding onto the concept of Retirement 65 is like believing one’s six-pack is coming back.
Oh, look, there’s one filling out tax forms! Why is it crying? OK, probably you have to be over 55 to go on such a tour. But why? What happens that someone who is, for instance, 52, not allowed to see or know? Personal consultation on the inappropriateness of wearing Spandex bicycle shorts over the magic age of 55? Who wants to hear that? Maybe it’s special summarized screenings of all the TV shows that are on after 10 p.m., which is now your beddy-bye time. Is 55 the point at which you can no longer communicate effectively with anyone younger? Like, did you see that new WhoTube video on the IntraWeb? Pffft, I can speak digitalese. I’m not sure I would want to surround myself with just people who are over 55. I mean, isn’t that kind of age-elitist in our all-inclusive society? Hi, I’m 56. Wink-wink, nudge-nudge. I know you know what I know. Know what I mean?
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Maybe that’s another reason we 55-plus-ers are supposed to hang around together — or at least the guys. We can wear our polo shirts outside our pants and no one questions it or makes snarky comments about muffin tops. Personally, I find all this concentration on being 55-plus rather disconcerting, if not downright anxiety-inducing. I would rather not dwell on it or be regularly reminded by selective association. In fact, I’ve not really thought much about being beyond the age of 55 since that actually happened, which was a perfectly good point to go into denial. If you start thinking too much about 55, then suddenly one day you’ll wake up and find that you are. And you’ll start paying attention to all the marketing promotions, and then you’ll actually start acting like you’re 55 … or plus. My advice? Don’t act your age. Go buy some Spandex bicycle shorts. Andrew Holota is the editor of The Abbotsford News, a Black Press sister newspaper of The Tri-City News.
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FACE TO FACE: Do public sector unions have a role to play in Canada?
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he labour dispute involving British Columbia’s public school teachers is a perfect example of why we need to outlaw public sector unions in this country. Left-wing commentators — including my colleague opposite — often argue against government privatization and tout the benefits of public services. They suggest that many services — health care, policing, education — are too critical to leave in the hands of the private sector. They also claim that the public realizes vast economic efficiencies when government takes on things such as transit and roadworks. In theory, they are right. It’s Economics 101. But when you bring unions into the picture, those benefits quickly evaporate. If we all agree that services such as education, policing and health care are, in a literal sense, essential services that must be preserved without interruption or disruption, then why do we give workers in those sectors the right to strike? If we’re trying to achieve economic efficiencies that benefit everybody, why do we give public sector workers the opportunity to raise salaries that take dollars out of taxpayers’ pockets? To be clear, this isn’t an exercise in
union bashing. I appreciate that, historically, labour groups have helped enshrine safety, fairness and dignity in the workplace. For that, we should all be grateful. But to me, it seems public sector unions have other, less altruistic causes these days. Throughout the country, public sector unions are increasingly being used as political action committees fighting against the election of rightwing governments that might put downward pressure on their members’ wages and benefits. This was evident in the recent Ontario election, when a group of public sector unions banded together to create television ads criticizing that province’s Progressive Conservatives. Federally, public sector unions are already setting aside funds to campaign against Stephen Harper and the Conservatives in the 2015 election. In other words, our tax dollars are being used to fund higher-thanaverage salaries from which union dues are taken to battle the big bad Tories. Somehow, that doesn’t seem right. In 2014, unionization of the public workforce is counter-productive, counter-intuitive and not in the public’s interest.
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t’s not that complicated, Andy: Public sector unions aren’t evil. Public sector unions, like all unions, exist to allow workers to negotiate their conditions of employment rather than just leaving it up to the boss. Are we supposed to be against that? I know the neo-conservative script: Every public sector wage increase raises taxes. The public sector consumes wealth rather than creates it. The public sector is lazy and entitled, yada, yada, yada. None of these convoluted arguments changes the fact that workers have a basic right to collectively negotiate wages and working conditions. Period. The idea that we are being fleeced by the pubic sector is a smokescreen used to obscure the real fleecing that’s going on, that of the middle class and working poor by right-wing governments and big-business interests. But, getting off that soapbox, let’s work from the premise that public sector unions are, in fact, evil. How would dumping public sector unions help us economically? How would it help address our biggest economic challenges: unemployment and the disgraceful income disparity that impoverishes consumers and kills business? And if we dump public sector
unions, I assume we would need some replacement bargaining process other than your first choice of returning to the feudal system where serf is slave. To effectively replace collective bargaining, any arbitration mechanism would have to be binding. It would require a commitment by government and the collective agreement of workers — some kind of (dare I say it?) union. And today’s austerity crazed governments aren’t willing to be bound by any arbitration, unless it’s within parameters preset by them. Think tanks have tried to make it complicated, saying the public sector is a dragon to be slain and private sector endeavour is more virtuous than public service. Nonsense. Public sector workers don’t produce widgets or sell insurance but their services are collectively needed, their contribution quantifiable.Their purpose is public service, not private profit. Arguably, this is a more virtuous and valuable mandate than that of the private sector. If we don’t want a particular public service, we (government) can decide not to offer the service any more. But the workers who deliver the public services we have deemed necessary deserve the same basic right to collective bargaining as everyone else.
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Pat and Bev Welsh show off Chevy Chase roses, manicured by Helmut Berner for the Fraser Pacific Rose Society. The roses are showcased on new trellises in the Centennial Rose Garden at Coquitlam’s Dogwood Pavilion that were recently built by city parks staff. The trellises — along with new benches, signs, a watering system and more roses — were purchased this year with a Spirit gaming grant from the city. The society hosts its annual rose festival and show on Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. See the Things-to-do Guide on page A17.
Cena to run for Port Moody council A longtime volunteer and business development manager has announced her candidacy for Port Moody council in this fall’s civic election. Cathy Cena (www.
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Chrysler 200 is similar but better The Chrysler 200 was introduced for the 2011 model year and replaced the outgoing Sebring. It’s available as a mid-sized sedan, with coupe-like styling and a roomy interior, as a hard or soft top convertible with two doors and four seats. The 200 is based on the same chassis as the outgoing Sebring but came with revised suspension geometry, stiffer body mounts, a raised roll centre, new sway bars and a wider rear track to improve both its ride and handling. There were also extensive upgrades to reduce cabin noise and these included acoustic lamination of the front door windows and windshield. The 2011 edition of the 200 came in base LX, Touring, Limited and top-line S trim levels. The base engine is a 173-horsepower, 2.4-litre, 16-valve four-cylinder. A carry-over engine from Sebring, it provides good low-end torque, decent fuel economy and is mated with a reliable four-speed automatic. City/ highway fuel economy is 9.9/6.7 L/100km. Even the
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LX edition of the 200 comes with a very good equipment package that includes a tilt and telescoping steering wheel, four-wheel disc brakes with an anti-lock system, remote keyless entry with a security alarm, power windows, locks and mirrors (heated) and air conditioning. The optional and newer 3.6-litre (Pentastar) V6 was a power train offering that came with a six-speed automatic. A quieter and smoother performer than
the four-cylinder, this V6 can effortlessly produce 283 horsepower. Highway fuel economy (6.8 L/100km) is also impressive and almost the same as the base four-cylinder. Its city rating, however, is 11.0 L/100km. The Chrysler 200 Convertible was available with the choice of two automatic-latching power tops. There’s a light-weight fabric-top with a glass back window or a (body colour) fully-retractable steel hardtop. Both types of folding top can also be lowered or raised remotely via the
owner’s key fob, which is a neat feature. In addition to being less expensive, the fabric-top is more compact when folded and allows more cargo space in the trunk. The hard-top, on the other hand, can provide a quieter cabin for occupants while driving and it’s more secure when parked. Active safety improved with the addition of both electronic stability control and traction control systems as standard equipment in all editions for the 2012 model year. Otherwise, the 200
was unchanged. Some new paint choices were added for the 2013 model year, but other than that the 200 was again unchanged. The 200 comes with an up-to-date complete passive safety package and its crash safety test ratings have been topnotch, both for the sedan and the convertible. In fact, the sedan achieved “Top Safety Pick” status with the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety). Consumer Reports rates the 200 as “below average” for predicted reliability,
“above average” for owner satisfaction and “average” for owner costs. Used prices are reasonable, from a buyer perspective, and there appears to be a good supply of sedans, but not too many convertibles, out there for sale. The Limited trim level (see price check chart) visually adds 18-inch polished aluminum wheels, dual exhaust tailpipes and inside upgrades include leather-faced seats. Like most Chrysler products the 200 offers high content and value, and it’s a good looking car.
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THE THINGS-TO-DO GUIDE: Photography, art shows at Dogwood, Linden Tree walk at Riverview
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events happening in the Poirier precinct today. The market runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of Dogwood Pavilion. Call 604318-8966 or visit makebakegrow.com.
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Support graduates of Emily Carr University of Art + Design as they open a new group show at 7 p.m. at the Gallery Bistro (2411 Clarke St.) in Port Moody. The show, titled Making a Scene, runs until Aug. 16 and includes work from artists Gayle Arnold, Jennifer Chernecki, Emily Boulton and Matthew Knockaert — all of whom have connections to the TriCities. The eatery is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday to Sunday.Visit gallerybistroportmoody.com.
LINDEN TREES
Enjoy the old trees at Riverview Hospital and sip on high tea from 1 to 3 p.m., courtesy of the Riverview Horticultural Centre Society. The guided tour will leave for the upper entrance of the Henry EssonYoung building and beverages will be served afterward. Call 604-290-9910 or visit rhcs.org.
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Start summer off with a party and dip in the Westhill Pool (203 Westhill Place, Port Moody) from 1 to 4 p.m. Cost is $2 and the free BBQ and entertainment are sponsored by CUPE 825. Call 604-4694500 or visit portmoody.ca.
The third annual Port MoodyYouth ArtsFest features a number of acts from young artists this weekend. At the Inlet Theatre tonight are Deanna’s Lovers, Pistolfish, Tiana Jung, Amanda Lau, Alison Kim, Some Things Never Change, Kristen Kwong, Ivy Pomerantz, Sabrina Campbell and Roy Marshall, Mink Borowornsenee, and The Stairwell. To RSVP, visit pomoarts.ca. Admission is by donation, with proceeds for the Port Moody Arts Centre.
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R&B, country, rock, blues and soul will be served up tonight and Saturday by Babe Gurr and Jim Byrnes for Evergreen Cultural Centre’s Music on the Grill summer series. The BBQ is followed with a 8 p.m. show in the Coquitlam theatre. Tickets are $52 for the dinner and concert, or $32 for the concert only (Saturday’s dinner option is already sold out). The Leo Bae Ensemble will perform earlier in the night. Call Evergreen at 604-927-6555 or visit evergreenculturalcentre. ca.
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Bev Welsh of the Fraser Pacific Rose Society handles a Wild Blue Yonder rose in Coquitlam’s Centennial Garden at Dogwood Pavilion (624 Poirier St.), which will see hundreds of varieties of roses for the annual festival and juried show. The event, which runs on Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., is open to novice growers as well. Novice entries can be submitted on Saturday from 6 to 9:30 a.m. (enter off the Foster Avenue parking lot); vases and bowls will be provided to first-time participants. Spectators who drive to the show are also asked to mindful of the limited parking on site due to the Poirier Dry Floor Facility Construction and, on Sunday, the Coquitlam Farmers’ Market. Admission is $4; no charge for kids under 10. Visit fprosesociety.org for more details. happening, Dogwood Pavilion will be a busy place this weekend as the Coquitlam Art Club and the Dogwood Photography Club will also show and sell their works, too. The art club’s event in the adjoining Centennial Pavilion is on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. while the photo display runs both days from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Call 604-936-2263.
YOUTH FEST REDUX
The Inlet Theatre has another round of dance and music performances for the second night of the Port MoodyYouth ArtsFest. Tonight are Cut Losses, Bluesmoke, Jennifer Chen and Kristyn Chan, Amanda Spinosoa and Ki-eun Peck, Auschwitz (film), Jacob Gebrewold, Some Things Never Change, Hans Lee,
Mikahalva, Edward Qiu and Caufield School of Dance. To reserve a seat, visit pomoarts. ca. Admission is by donation.
HOT HOT HOT
Burn up the dance floor at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) for the Hot Salsa Dance Zone summer nights party from 7:30 p.m. to midnight. Move your hips — merengue, bachata and
cha-cha-cha style — with the professionals. Entry is $10 at the door of the rehearsal hall. Parking is free. Call 604-7254654 or visit hotsalsadancezone.com.
Sunday, July 6 GLORIOUS FOOD
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Coco Jafro, a jazz fusion/ funk ensemble with Karina Morin on vocals, kicks off the annual Summer Sunday Concerts at the PCT Performance Stage in Rocky Point Park (2800 block of Murray Street, Port Moody). The free show starts at 2 p.m. Donations benefit the Crossroads Hospice Society. Visit summersundays.ca.
GIVE THANKS
The RCCG Trinity Chapel (1932 Cameron Ave., Port Coquitlam) hosts its free monthly thanksgiving lunch from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Food hampers will also be available for those in need. To attend, call 604-474-3131.
FREE SWIM
Chimo Pool (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam) will offer a free swim from 7 to 9 p.m., thanks to sponsorship from Westminster Savings credit union. Call 604-927-4386. Please send Things-To-Do guide submissions to spayne@tricitynews.com.
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Nominate PoCo’s best biz Nominations for city’s annual awards now open
Nominations are open for the second annual PoCo Best Biz Awards, an event in honour of Port Coquitlam’s entrepreneurs. Participants can nominate their own business or another by going to www.portcoquitlam. ca/bizawards by Oct. 2. Businesses may be nominated in up to two of the
five categories: • super service: for outstanding customer service; • home-based business: for home-based businesses that can demonstrate significant growth; • living green: for entrepreneurs exemplifying environmental sustainability; • PoCo star award: for a business that has drawn positive attention to the city; • and the giving back award: for businesses
that can demonstrate commitment and contributions to the PoCo community. The winners will be selected by a panel of city and business representatives, and the awards will be held at the PoCo Best Biz Awards Celebration on Oct. 30 between 6 and 9 p.m. at the PoCo Inn and Suites. For more information, email littlej@portcoquitlam.ca or call 604927-5243. gmckenna@tricitynews.com
Coquitlam River free summer camp in PoCo A Coquitlam neighbourhood will get a free summer camp for children ages 3 and 4. The funded camp has spaces for 16 children who live in the Coquitlam River neighbourhood. A morning camp runs from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. July 7 to 11 at the James Park elementary school annex and from 1 to 3 p.m. July 7 to 11 at the Port Coquitlam East Neighbourhood Hub. Coquitlam River is made up of neighbourhoods in Port Coquitlam north of Lougheed, east of Shaughnessy Street and west of Coast Meridian; it also includes River Springs in Coquitlam. The free camp is part of the My Neighbourhood, My Future project funded by the United Way to strengthen families in the area. For more information or to register, call Wendy at 604-944-2500.
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Kin’s Farm Market Green Fighters Challenge contestant Nicole Robson of Coquitlam, a mom and business owner, plans to continue her fitness quest now that the contest is over. was determined to eat healthy but she may have been a little too rigorous in cutting back calories, losing three pounds of muscle, which prevented her from being a finalist in the contest, which was sponsored by The Tri-City News’ parent company, Black Press, and Kin’s Farm Market as well as Bodycomp and Empire Athletics. “If you lost any muscle at all, you weren’t in the money,”Robson said. “I can understand they didn’t want people starving themselves to lose weight and they wanted
people to do it smart.” Her error was not eating the recommended number of calories on her workout days,“I thought it was two much food,”she said of why she cut back on the calories suggested to her for the run of the contest. Still, Robson said she has learned a lot by participating in the contest, and helped raise funds for the Canadian Cancer Society. In all, 10 candidates, including two men, raised $3,500 to support cancer research and collectively lost over 100 pounds.
Robson plans to continue the fitness trend, she will do the Coquitlam Crunch stairs regularly and plans to do a 30-day hot yoga challenge this summer and is training for a half marathon. Next year, she and her sister are considering entering a triathlon. Robson will also continue to blog about her weight loss experiences and help other women eat for health rather than to lose weight. Her blog, Addicted 2 Before and After, is available at www.nicolerobsonblog.
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connected. “There’s a lot of heritage in this area,” Reyes says. “We wanted to add to this existing community, not change it. It’s all about getting the vibe of the neighbourhood.” PortLiving conducted the Midtown Experiment earlier this year, allowing businesses to open a pop-up shop for a week to gauge how popular they would be for local residents. Among the requests they had was a coffee shop and a microbrewery. “The sense of identity in the context of a neighbourhood
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Secret Ridge, built by Mission Group Homes on Coquitlam’s Burke Mountain, is no longer a secret due to its amazing location, stunning homes and large floorplans. “You won’t find this anywhere else in Metro Vancouver,” says sales manager Barbara Hughes. “They feel like single-family homes, without the maintenance and upkeep.” The duplex homes, which Mission Group calls “paired homes” and which are more than double the size of a usual townhome, have already garnered an extremely positive response. The project is over 75 per cent sold, and Hughes notes that the location is one of the biggest draws. “It’s a beautiful setting,” she says. “There’s no one near you, so it feels incredibly private.” Secret Ridge is situated within the Foothills at Burke Mountain community, and bordered by East and West Smiling Creek, making your new home feel like it’s a part of nature. “This a really unique product offering in a beautiful, growing community,” says JoAnne Adamson, director of sales at Mission Group. “It’s an ideal location; there’s no one else offering this kind of opportunity.”
Craftsman-style architecture lends itself to great curb appeal, along with spacious southfacing covered decks and patios, double-wide attached garages and painted wooden fences surrounding each yard. Inside, rich wood laminate flooring throughout the main living areas and soaring vaulted ceilings (with many up to 17 feet) on the main floor welcome you home. The gourmet kitchen includes custom wood shaker cabinetry, complemented by double thick polished granite countertops with a full-height mosaic tiled backsplash, an expansive kitchen island and undercabinet lighting for extra illumination while you cook. Homeowners can choose Kitchen Aid stainless-steel appliances as an optional upgrade. Luxurious bathrooms are another feature of Secret Ridge. All of them include custom wood shaker cabinetry, with the master ensuite going above and beyond with their own double thick granite countertops and large format polished porcelain tile flooring. The main bathroom and secondary ensuite (depending on floor plan) have square-edge laminate countertops, a full-width vanity mirror and a soaker tub and/or full height shower with a gorgeous tile surround. The master-on-main floorplans have been appealing to downsizers and young families alike, Hughes says. One of the floorplans actually has two master suites; one on the main floor and one on the upper floor. “It works well for people who have family living with them,” Hughes says. “It’s very
appealing that way.” Because the homes are paired with another one, all of them are prime corner homes, and have been built wider than any other home in the area. “I can’t stress enough how large these homes feel,” Hughes says. “ Homeowners at Secret Ridge are within easy driving distance to everything the Tri Cities have to offer, including dining,
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Trees reunite at Riverview gREEN SCENE Elaine Golds Trees came from all over
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ost people probably drive by Riverview Hospital on Lougheed Highway without realizing what a fascinating collection of trees can be found throughout the grounds. With more than 160 species carefully selected from temperate zones mostly throughout North America, Europe and Asia, the trees of Riverview comprise a unique collection of approximately 1,800 trees. Without a doubt, the site shows off these mature trees at their best as they cloak the graciously landscaped grounds with an arboreal splendour that is a perfect counterpoint to the magnificent heritage buildings. This tree collection also has sound scholarly foundations that reveal the botanical planning that went into its creation. Such collections — or arboreta, as they are sometimes called — grew out of a love of landscape initially associated with the fastidiously clipped hedges and geometric shapes of the gardens of the royal and rich in Italy and France. It was the British, however, who took the creation of arboreta to new heights with their focus on creating grand naturalistic landscapes of mature trees to serve as backdrops to the country homes of the aristocracy. Starting in the 16th century, the early explorers to the Americas and Asia were bringing back to Europe exciting new species of plants, including many trees.These novelty species were especially fascinating to the English as only 35 species of trees are found naturally in Great Britain. In 1545, the first botanical garden was established in
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The blossom of the American tulip tree, one of the tallest trees in eastern North America, resembles a tulip. Even its leaf shape is somewhat reminiscent of a tulip. Padua, Italy, followed in 1621 with a botanical garden in Oxford, England. It is in the Oxford Botanical Garden that one of the first specimens of London plane trees still grows.This tree, a hybrid of the oriental plane tree from Turkey and its American cousin, the sycamore, first grew, quite possibly by accident, when John Tradescant, the gardener to King Charles I, planted a specimen of each tree in his garden in 1638. The famous London plane tree was the hybrid that resulted and it now graces Riverview as well as many avenues in cities throughout the world where is it appreciated for its regal stature, hybrid vigour and resistance to pollution. But how was it that these two plane trees, so closely related that they could easily interbreed, came to be separated by such distances? The answer lies in the geological forces that have shaped our world. About 200 million years ago, all the continents of the world formed a single land mass, Pangaea, which slowly, due to continental drift, became two large islands, the southern Gondwana and the northern Laurasia, from which the continents of our present world were
slowly reshaped.Thus, at the point when flowering plants — including a common ancestor to both plane trees — began to appear in the geologic record, the lands that were to become the eastern Mediterranean and eastern North America were not too far apart. Over the last two million years, a series of ice ages has caused the loss of many plant species. But during these glaciated periods, north/ south trending mountain ranges offered valleys where plants could, over generations, migrate south to escape inclement weather and, thus, survive and continue to evolve. In contrast, where mountain chains run in an east-west direction, such as the European Alps, the appearance of an ice age left no corridor of refuge for plants. China has a series of mountain ranges that run north to south, as do both the east and west coasts of North America. In areas such as these, plants were able to migrate along valleys and, over time, these areas evolved into biological hot spots with a diverse mix of plant species. It was regions such as these where early plant explorers were delighted to discover many new exotic species. The plane trees
were not the only ones with disjunct appearances in the eastern Mediterranean and eastern North America. Horse chestnuts from Albania were introduced to Europe in 1616 and quickly became a popular park tree. In 1711, the red buckeye was introduced from eastern North America and became known as the scarletflowered horse chestnut. The Albanian species and a red-flowering hybrid with a buckeye parent can be found at Riverview. Several of the first flowering plants in the primitive Magnoliaceae family also have disjunct distributions in China and eastern North America.These include several species in the Magnolia genus as well as the beautiful (and closely related) tulip trees, which bloom each May — several of which can be enjoyed at Riverview. Linden trees (sometimes called lime trees) are another genus with disjunct distributions in Europe, China and North America (where the tree is called basswood). Four species of linden can be found at Riverview. This month, trees walks at Riverview on July 6 and 17 will focus on these lindens (see www.rhcs.org for more information). Without a doubt, the early planners of the tree collection at Riverview, which included the province’s first botanist and a Kew Botanic Garden-trained head gardener did an outstanding job of establishing an interesting botanical tree collection at Riverview that has resulted in the“reunion” of several species of trees that had become separated over long geologic periods.
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SUNDAY, JULY 6 • Riverview Horticultural Centre Society will host a guided tree tour featuring the fragrant Linden trees on the Riverview Hospital grounds, leaving at 1 p.m. from the upper entrance of the Henry Esson Young Building. For a site map, visit www.rhcs.org. Info: 604-290-9910. • RCCG Trinity Chapel free monthly thanksgiving lunch, 2:30-4 p.m., 1932 Cameron Ave., PoCo; food hampers will also be available. To attend, call 604474-3131 or visit www. rccgtrinitychapel.com. • Giant rose show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Thousands of roses and floral arrangements. Admission: adults, $4, accompanied children, free. Info: 604931-5120.
TUESDAY, JULY 8 • Coquitlam prostate cancer support and awareness group (PCCN Coquitlam) monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Pinetree community centre. All those involved with prostate problems are urged to attend and share their concerns and experiences in a confidential atmosphere. There is no charge (donations are accepted). Info: Norm, 604-936-8703 or Ken, 604-936-2998.
SUNDAY, JULY 13 • Standardbred Horse Fan Club celebrates 2014 Canada Standardbred Hose Day and the club’s 10th anniversary in Port Coquitlam at Epona Stable (3323 Devon Rd., PoCo). Fun events will showcase the versatility of the animals and there will be contests, games and a raffle. The party will start at 11 a.m. and admission is $3 for adults and $1 for children. Info: stbfanclub@standardbredfanclub.com or Felicia, 604-263-1023.
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• Toastmasters District 96 premiere event, 7 p.m. (6:30 p.m. registration), Inlet Theatre at Port Moody city hall. Participants will learn about benefits of Toastmasters and hear speakers, including mystery writer Robin Spano, Toastmaster International director Tom Jones and international speaking champion Sharookh Daroowala. Tickets or info: Gene, 604-230-8030 or d96dg@hotmail.com. Tickets: $10.
THURSDAY, JULY 17 • Riverview Horticultural Centre Society will host a rare evening guided tree tour, For those not able to attend the regular Sunday tree tours, featuring the fragrant Linden trees on the Riverview Hospital grounds, leaving at 7:30 p.m. from the upper entrance of the Henry Esson Young Building. For a site map, visit www.rhcs.org. Info: 604-290-9910.
FRIDAY, JULY 18 • Circle of Friends is a social group for 50+ fun singles who are looking to meet new friends and participate in social events such as walking, dancing, dining out, travel, theatre etc. The group meets at PoCo Legion, 2675 Shaughnessy St., 7 p.m., on third Friday of each month to plan events. Info: Nina, 604-941-9032.
SATURDAY, JULY 19 • Port Moody Legion hosts customer/first responders appreciation Day, with hot dogs and hamburgers on the BBQ; Linda Jones entertainment, 2-4 p.m.; the band Replay, 7 p.m. to closing at 2513 Clark St.
NOTICES • Registration is open for summer 2014 multisensory math and literacy tutoring camps, for students aged 5-13 struggling with math and literacy skills, hosted by the Family Resource Centre and School District 43. Cost: $22 per hour and camps begin July 7 and run through Aug. 14, held mornings only Mondays through Thursdays at the Family Resource Centre, located in Minnekhada middle school, PoCo. Info: frcdistrict43@gmail.com. • RCG Trinity Chapel is hosting free bookkeeping lessons on Saturdays at
the beginning of August. Do you need to go back to work and are interested in bookkeeping? Info: rccgtrinitychapeloffice@gmail. com or 604-474-3131. • Wanted: Experienced female ball players 50 years and older for daytime (Tuesday/Thursday) seniors’ slo-pitch team based in the Tri-Cities. Info: Rick: 604-937-5446. • Are you a professional cook or chef who is community oriented, charismatic and good with people in a social atmosphere? Tri-Cities Soup Sisters and Broth Brothers (a non-profit social enterprise) is putting together a list of experienced cooks/chefs who can volunteer their time (we will provide you with a tax receipt) on occasion for September-June calendar. Info: www.soupsisters.org or email Tara at taramc26@telus.net. • Are you a new immigrant? Do you have questions, concerns and/ or need help? Call RCCG Trinity Chapel at 604-4743131 on Tuesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., or leave a message and someone will get back to you. The church can help or direct you to places where you could receive help. • Share Family and Community Services will be offering a Parent/ Caregiver’s Circle for those concerned about their youth and their substance use on Tuesdays through March 11, at Share, 2615 Clarke St. (2nd floor), Port Moody, 6:30-8:30 p.m. To reserve a spot or for more information: 604-936-6969. • RCCG Trinity Chapel is opening a food bank for individuals and families in need and appreciates gifts and support. If you are able to donate nonperishable food items, call 604-474-3131 or email rccgtrinitychapeloffice@gmail.com.
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Glaesser races to Games in Glasgow By Maria Spitale-Leisk The Tri-CiTy News
Olympian Jasmin Glaesser briefly takes respite from her daily routine: cycling for hours and hours in 32 degrees Celsius heat while taking in less oxygen than she is normally used to. The Terry Fox secondary alumnae spoke to The Tri-City News, on Monday, from Colorado Springs, Colo., where she is taking part in a training camp ahead of the Commonwealth Games in Scotland later this month. The thin air is not unnoticed by Glaesser in the Rocky Mountain city with its ubiquitous biking trails situated over a kilometre above sea level. “That’s definitely one of the aspects that brought us here — the altitude training effect,” said Glaesser. Only two summers ago the 21-yearold Coquitlam resident brought home a bronze indoor cycling medal from the London
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Coquitlam cyclist and bronze medal Olympian Jasmine Glaesser will be heading to the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland at the end of this month. Olympics. Glaesser recalls the pursuit-style team race against the Australians. Starting on opposite sides of the track from their opponents, Glaesser and her teammates pedaled furiously in circles, for a total of three kilometres, trying
to catch the Australian riders, who had beat the Canadians in two previous rounds. “We beat them by a tenth of a second,” she said. “It’s for sure something I will remember for my whole life.” The win was even more unexpected given
that Glaesser and her teammates had only started cycling together that season. “We are gathering a lot more experience and hope that by [the] 2016 [Olympics] we can set our sights even higher,” she said. The German-born cy-
clist moved to Coquitlam at the age of nine. And it wasn’t until her high school graduation, when Glaesser was given a road bike as a gift that she took up cycling seriously. “I used to be a runner, but I got injured and wanted to find a way to stay fit,” she said. “It
started with a few local [cycling] races and it kind of went from there.” Since working her way up to the national cycling team, Glaesser has claimed a bounty of international titles including top prize at the 2014 UCI Track Cycling World Championships.
N o w, w i t h t h e Commonwealth Games in Glasgow just weeks away, Glaesser, who is competing in the individual pursuit cycling event, is feeling quite confident. “I know that a medal is more than possible, but there are some strong cycling nations — Great Britain, Australia — but, it is doable. I think we all have a great shot,” she said. As for future aspirations, the Simon Fraser University computer sciences student plans to stay involved in sports while making use of her education. Glaesser, who has been out of the country training for competition, has a soft spot for TriCity summers. “If I was there right now, I would probably be hanging out at White Pine beach,” she said.“It’s such a nice place to be in the summer.” The indoor cycling events at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games run from July 24 to 27. sports@tricitynews.com
Adanacs to honour original ‘65 squad at alumni event Team will host former players at annual home coming night By Maria Spitale-Leisk The Tri-CiTy News
It’s hard for Coquitlam Adanacs’ president Ed Ponsart to pinpoint one highlight from a club steeped in 50 years’ worth of history, which will be honored during this Saturday’s Home Coming Night. Local lacrosse enthusiasts might agree it was in 2001, when the Adanacs won their first Mann Cup title, Canada’s highest honour in senior men’s box lacrosse. By the final frame of an edge-of-your-seat game seven, the A’s had clawed their way back from a four-goal deficit. Coquitlam’s Dan Stroup tied the score with just under a minute to go, while teammate Colin
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Coquitlam Adanacs alum Bill Bradley was an original member of the team, eventually scoring 641 points in 295 games with the club. Doyle scored the game winner with 35 seconds to go. Another great moment in Adanacs history was in 1980, when the team captured the Nations ’80 — the first world box lacrosse championship — and
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Lakers had played for Coquitlam, so there was some of that built-in rivalry,”said Ponsart. The “palace on Poirier” was jam packed during the best-of-seven series, which Ponsart said could have gone either way. The Lakers wound
up taking the cup in six games. Merely hosting the tournament in Coquitlam had a collateral effect for up-andcoming lacrosse players in the community. “Some of our current players talk about being kids watching [that series],”said Ponsart. And today, while a couple of other Lower Mainland communities struggle to attract and retain minor lacrosse players, Ponsart said there are stable numbers for the sport in Coquitlam. Coquitlam’s lacrosse culture was established in 1965, but the Adanac name dates back to the 1920s, when the Adanac Basketball Club in New Westminster picked up Canada’s national pastime to stay in shape during the summers. By 1933, the senior Adanac Lacrosse Club was formed. The team would face many high and lows over the next
few decades, including a couple of Mann Cup wins and a brief disbandment during the Second World War. According to Adanac aficionado and statistician Stan Shillington: “Lacrosse hit a low point in 1951, forcing an amalgamation of the Adanacs and [New Westminster] Salmonbellies; the Adanac name once again was placed in mothballs.” That was until 1965, when a group of old Adanac players and executives, led by Ralph Douglas, resurrected the name and set up shop in Coquitlam. The Coquitlam Adanacs inaugural coach Gordie Gimple oversaw a reenergized group of young men including Bill Bradley, who would later become a Canadian lacrosse legend. Some members of that original Adanac squad will be on hand on Saturday, July 5, when the club hosts
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its annual Adanac Home Coming Night. “We have commitments from eight players from the original ‘65 team,”said Ponsart. All Adanac players, team management, executive and staff from the past five decades have been invited to attend a special reception in the upstairs lounge at the Coquitlam Sport and Leisure Centre, starting at 5:30 p.m. Afterwards, members of the original Adanacs will be introduced at the start of Coquitlam’s matchup against the league-leading Victoria Shamrocks, who were undefeated this season until last Saturday when Coquitlam beat them 11-8 at home. Now in the hunt for a playoff berth, the Adanacs, who currently sit in fifth place in the WLA standings, are looking for a repeat performance on Saturday night.
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The Coquitlam Jr. Adanacs will head into the post-season in second place in the B.C. Jr. ‘A’ Lacrosse League standings after suffering a disappointing loss at the hands of the New Westminster Salmonbellies.
A’s will have to settle for 2nd First place in the B.C. Jr. ‘A’ Lacrosse League standings is out of reach for the Coquitlam Jr. Adanacs after the club lost a close battle against the New Westminster Salmonbellies Wednesday night. The A’s jumped out to an early lead in front
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With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Dorothy Heys who passed away on June 25th, 2014. Dorothy is the wife of the late Ken Heys. She leaves behind her family, Lesley her husband Nigel, and their family; her nephews, great nephews, nieces, great nieces and their families; also her dedicated friends here in Canada and England. The family offers appreciation to Dr. S. Barron and his staff, Dorothy’s physician for whom she had endless respect and all the wonderful staff at Crossroads Hospice for their loving and dedicated care. A celebration of Dorothy’s life will be held on Saturday, July 19th at 11 am at:
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In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the BC Cancer Foundation or the Heart Foundation in memory of Dorothy and Ken Heys. CRITCHLEY, Sally (nee Wingrove) It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Sally on June 27, 2014 at the age of 66. Sally struggled with Sarcoidosis for 16 years. Her struggle became a battle a year ago. She was a devoted and loving wife to Derek for almost 45 years. She was the centre of her family and adored by her three children Scott (Brana), Sara (Matthew) and Stacey (Darna). Sally cherished her grandchildren Bergen, Ronin, Everett, Quinlan, Sienna and Finley. She also leaves behind many nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. She was predeceased by her parents Art and Mae Wingrove and her nephew Trevor Wingrove. Sally was born and raised in Port Coquitlam. She was the little sister to Bob (Marylyn) and Les (JoAnne) whom she remained close to and who stood by her as she endured the fight for her life this past year. She met Derek in 1969, they quickly fell in love and married that same year. They moved to Pitt Meadows in 1973 where they raised their family and acquired many dear friends. Sally will live on in our hearts and memories. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and specialists who aided in her care and the staffs of RCH, VGH, RMH and Queens Park Care Centre. A Celebration of Sally’s Life will be held Friday, July 4, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at First Memorial Burkeview Chapel, 1340 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam, BC. Interment to follow at Port Coquitlam Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations appreciated to National Sarcoidosis Organization or BC Lung Association.
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Low Cost. Same Day Guaranteed. Res/Com. Small job expert. Renos Panel changes ~ 604-374-0062
TUTOR Math K-10 & ESL. BC Certified Teacher. 20 Yrs. Exp. 778-882-1877 www.pearl-tutoring.com
*Retaining Walls *Interlocking *Fencing *Drainage *Decking *New Lawns *Hedges 19 Years exp. - Work Guaranteed Cel:604-836-6519, 778-285-6510
INTERIOR / EXTERIOR
All type of fences incl cedar & chain link. Decks & sheds 778-240-0975
ACR Group located in south Richmond seeks a F/T worker to perform machining on rubber, urethane & some metal. Candidates should have experience in operating various lathes and be able to read various measuring devises. A forklift ticket or exp. driving a forklift is also preferred. 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM Mon. - Fri. some overtime. Wage depending on qualifications.
17607 Ford Road Pitt Meadows
604-465-3189
ALL CITY FENCING
EXPANDING AUTO REPAIR Shop in Tricity is looking for LUBE, OIL & TIRE SPECIALIST & 3RD YEAR APPRENTICE and Licenced MECHANICS. Please apply to oktirecoquitlam@shaw.ca or in person OK TIRE 1124 Falcon Drive
604-728-5643
When QUALITY Matters
PICK-UP ...... or .... DELIVERY
A+, BBB member-Low rates, Expert trouble shooter. All types of Electrical work 24/7 604-617-1774
Van Kam is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Environmental Responsibility.
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Robert J. O’Brien
all soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements.
Daniel: 778-999-9122
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
Van-Kam Freightways has an opening for a Inside Sales Specialist working out of our Surrey Office. You will work with our business development team located throughout BC to identify new business opportunities and ensure potential new business and service existing clients. The successful applicant must be a mature, stable individual with above average organizational, computer and customer service skills. In addition you should be self-disciplined, goal oriented and driven with passion to be a part of a positive, growth mode team. Sales background and knowledge of the transportation industry is an asset. Send a detailed resume to:
“JUST A GREAT JOB!”
NO Wood byproducts used
STAMPED CONCRETE
Kristy 604.488.9161
Specialist
NO Headaches NO Surprises NO Excuses
D Garden Blend Soil D Lawn Blend Soil D Custom Blends avail. D Composted Mushroom Manure
Leo: 604-657-2375 / 604-462-8620
Raspberry & Blueberry PICKERS NEEDED. Hansra Farm Market: 18266 Old Dewdney Trunk Rd. Pitt Meadows (604)459-9393
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
D & N TOTAL CARE
FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944
Production Worker
LANDSCAPING .CAN-PRO Paint and Drywall. Over 25 yrs of quality service. 3 ROOMS, $250. Insured. 604-771-7052
Call: Rick (604) 202-5184
F All types of concrete work F F Re & Re F Forming F Site prep FDriveways FExposed FStamped F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
INTERIORS: Baths (reno’s/ repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, flooring, tiling, plumbing, painting, miscellaneous, etc. VERSATILE! EXPERIENCED IN OVER 30 LINES OF WORK! * Quality work * Prompt Service * Fair prices For positive results Call Robert SERVICE CALLS WELCOME
Free Estimates 604-813-6949
DESIGN
MOVING & STORAGE
Call Robert 604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222
For more information & to apply visit: www.LocalWork.ca
NEEDED IMMEDIATELY
SMALL TREES FOR SALE Phone 604-465-3395
WESTWOOD CONCRETE WE SERVICE ALL AREAS • Stamped Concrete • Forming • Patios, Pools & Decks • Removal / Repairs • Custom Design • Bobcat & Mini Excavator
320
ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020
.Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).
ADULT CARRIER
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
MISC SERVICES
✶Dump Site Now Open✶ Residential & Commercial “Award Winning Renovations” 32 Years of Experience
604-728-3009
info@jkbconstruction.com www.jkbconstruction.com
RENO & REPAIR NO JOB TOO SMALL! Renovations/Repairs/Building Emergency services available! S Bathrooms S Basements S Suites S Decks / Sheds S Plumbing S Flooring / Tiles S Electrical S Interior Designing
Gary 604-690-7JNL (7565) “Family Owned & Operated in the Tri-Cities” Saving time, money & steps Before you go anyplace else,take a walk through the Classifieds for the best bargains round.
bcclassified.com Shopping made easy.
SBroken Concrete RocksS $24.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $24.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton
Meadows Landscape Supply
604-465-1311
320
MOVING & STORAGE
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
MIRACLE MOVING
332
PAVING/SEAL COATING
ASPHALT PAVING • Brick Driveways • Retaining Walls • Foundation Repairs • Sealcoating 604-618-2304
338
PLUMBING
FLUID SOLUTIONS INC. Gas, plumbing, heating, reno’s, repairs. 20 years exp., reliable & courteous. Lic’d. Bonded. Jack 778-835-4416 BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com 10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005
341
PRESSURE WASHING
Licensed - Bonded - Fully Equip. Residential Commercial, 1-3 Men BIG OR SMALL MOVES Start $45/hr ~ All size trucks Free estimate/Senior Discount For best affordable rates
Smart Cleaning
604 - 720 - 2009
Spring Cleaning Special
~We accept Visa & Mastercard~
AFFORDABLE MOVING www.affordablemoversbc.com
$45/Hr
From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
604-537-4140
Pressure Washing & Window Cleaning.
604. 862. 9797 www. smart-cleaning.ca
604 - 861 - 6060 We do tile roofs, gutters, windows, siding drvwy. WCB insured. Our #1 goal is to satisfy our customers.
POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
Call Ian 604-724-6373
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 341
PRESSURE WASHING
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 372
SUNDECKS
PETS 477
REAL ESTATE
PETS
RENTALS
639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES
706
POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627
TRANSPORTATION
APARTMENT/CONDO
810
AUTO FINANCING
TRANSPORTATION 845
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
PORT COQUITLAM
1 bdrm suite ~ $775 2 bdrm suite ~ $925
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
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
EAGLE ROOFING Tar & Gravel DAsphalt D Interlocking shingles DTorch-on Membrane D Laminated shingles
Realtor Services Need it sold? Looking to Buy? Lee Ann Stone 604-763-4704 Sutton West Coast
RENTALS
Woodland Decks
All types of Roofing Repairs Free Estimates
604-467-6065
W Design & Renovations W Decks W Fences W Stairs
FRIENDLY ROOFING LTD.
W Retaining walls W Railings Home Renovations Call Patrick for a free est.
RooďŹ ng Specialist All Kinds of Roofs 10% Discount on Re-roof
604-351-6245 RAINFOREST DECK & RAIL
20 Years experience BBB, WCB, Liability
PITTBULL PUPPIES 1 Tan Female, 1 Grey/tan bridle Male. Excellent temperament, Both parents avail to view. 1st shots, dewormed/ ead $1000 obo. Call 604-376-0920
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 506
APPLIANCES
POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Rebuilt*Washer*Dryer*Fridge*Stove Up to 1 Yr Warranty. Trade-in Avail.
778-246-0606
The Last Deck You Will Ever Need!
551
374
TREE SERVICES
Coquitlam:
Clean, quiet apt blk. Suites to rent.
GARAGE SALES
Coquitlam 370 Dartmoor Drive. Saturday July 5, 9am-3pm Something for everyone Rain or shine MOVING Garage Sale! Sat, July 5. 9am-1pm. Toys, kitchen stuff, desk, futon bed, TV, shoes, projection screen, kids table, chairs, wagon, bench, car. 454 Carlsen Pl, Port Moody
Family owned & operated for 40 yrs.
COQUITLAM
1 Bedrooms available near Lougheed Mall and transit. Rent includes heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Refs required.
DOWNSIZING MOVING SALE
COMPLETE ROOFING + Repairs & gutters. All Roofs - Cedar, Shingles, Torch-On, Flat. WCB, BBB, Reas guaranteed. Sr Disc. 604-725-0106
101 Parkside Drive Unit #141 (Treetop Heritage Mtn) th
FIVE STAR ROOFING
Saturday July 5 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 1 day only
All kinds of re-roofing & repairs. Free est. Reasonable rates. 778-998-7505 or 604-961-7505
10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofing & Siding. WCB Re-roofing, New Roof Gutters & Replace Fascia 604-812-9721
356
201 Cayer St. Hotdogs, Drinks, B
MISC. FOR SALE
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
ABC TREE MEN Pruning, Shaping, Tree Removal & Stump Grinding. 604-521-7594 604-817-8899
736
625
Derek Manor 2048 Manning Ave.
FOR SALE BY OWNER
Free Estimates * Fully Insured
(778)997-5757 FLEETWOOD WASTE Bin Rentals 10-30 Yards. Call Ken at 604-294-1393
HOUSES FOR SALE
1100SF reno’d 3 bed rancher in Abby Bateman. Large lot. RV pkg & wchr. $345,500 Dave 604-557-3347
627
477
HOMES WANTED WE BUY HOMES BC • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422
PETS
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
REAL ESTATE JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca
www.tkhaulaway.com
604.465.7713 750
MAPLE RIDGE
Also; Spectacular 3 Acre Parcel at $390,000 1-250-558-7888 www.orlandoprojects.com ~ FINANCING AVAILABLE ~ CHI/POM puppies, very small. 3 Females. Ready to go. $700. 604-702-1908 or 604-316-2136
630
LOTS
1 & 2 Bdrms available
Great Location
COQUITLAM 2 large bdrms. 1300 sq. ft. Incl. utils. $1200 mo. Avail. now. N/P. 604-464-3080 MAPLE RIDGE, Newly reno’d 1bdrm above gr. ste. In gorgeous subdivision. Avail immed. Sorry no pets, n/s only. $675. 604-462-0836
752
TOWNHOUSES
PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1097/mo - $1199/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available. 19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938
604-463-2236 604-463-7450
TRANSPORTATION
12186-224 St, Maple Ridge CertiďŹ ed Crime Free Buildings
809
AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS
706
APARTMENT/CONDO
Maple Ridge Central
CertiďŹ ed crime free clean quiet building for mature adults only. 1 bdrm, gas f/p. No smokers No pets $550 + utils.
(604) 467- 5271 PORT COQUITLAM; 2 Bdrm T/H $885/mo. Quiet family complex, no pets, 604-464-0034 PORT MOODY. Ideal Apartment. 1 bedroom - Avail immed. Secure parking, storage. Res manager. No pets. 778-355-1808, 604-469-9100,
Pure bread CAIRN TERRIER Pups Shots, dewormed. $800. Home raised.604-807-5204,604-854-1978
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
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OPEN HOUSE CO-OP LIVING 2 & 3 bedroom units available for $826 - $1100/mo 1205 Johnston (at Guildford) Coquitlam Close to all amenities (Transit, shopping schools and parks)
Saturday July 5th, 11:00 - 3:00 Sunday July 6th, 11:00 - 3:00 2001 Security Park Model, 1 bdrm, kitchen nook. Must be moved. $34,000 obo. 604-465-5508
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
Contact Sandy @ (604) 945-5864 Email Sandy@terramanagement.ca
1VCMJD /PUJDF 1SPQPTFE 8JOE .PCJMF N 5FMFDPNNVOJDBUJPO 5PXFS SUBJECT: t 8*/% .0#*-& '*-& #7" N UFMFDPNNVOJDBUJPO UPXFS This proposed site will provide enhanced wireless voice and data services to the Lougheed Town Centre, Highway 1 and the surrounding area. There are no suitable co-location opportunities within the vicinity of proposed location. Location: 225 North Road, Coquitlam Coordinates: N 49º 14’ 08.0�, W 122° 53’ 03.2�. Site is zoned M-1. The facility will include locked equipment cabinets within the 10m x 10m leased area within a fenced compound that will be secure from public access via lock and key. All necessary Transport Canada and NAV Canada approvals will be obtained by WIND Mobile and its and provided upon request to any members of the community. With respect to this matter, the public is invited to provide written comments by August 01, 2014 to the contact information shown below. Please include a return address. WIND MOBILE via Cavalier Land Ltd. c/o Michael Cameron 400, 440 2 Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 5E9 Fax (587)952-8371 comments@cavalierland.ca If you have any questions regarding the policy and installation of telecommunication facilities please contact: *OEVTUSZ $BOBEB o 4QFDUSVN .BOBHFNFOU BOE 5FMFDPNNVOJDBUJPOT $POUBDU -PXFS .BJOMBOE %JTUSJDU 0GGJDF UI "WFOVF UI 'MPPS 4VSSFZ #$ 7 5 7 5FMFQIPOF & NBJM WBODPVWFS EJTUSJDU!JD HD DB If you have any questions for the City of Coquitlam please contact: 5IF $JUZ PG $PRVJUMBN "55/ .BSZ ,PI #VJMEJOH 1FSNJUT %JWJTJPO (VJMEGPSE 8BZ $PRVJUMBN #$ 7 # /
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NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com
WEST COQUITLAM: 2 lg bldg lots avail approx end July. Nr upcoming Evergreen line & Loughheed mall. Can build to suit. $599,900 ea. 604-762-4678. bim_m@shaw.ca
Specializing in reasonably priced SMALL BREED puppies. 604300-1450. trugoalpuppies.com
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
SUITES, LOWER
FROM $140,000
FREE! Scrap Metal Removal...FREE!!!
604-572-3733
PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS
Parking + Onsite Manager
2 Bdrm. $925/mo.
SENIOR’S DISCOUNT W.Maple Ridge: 2Bd+den, 75x139 lot, 19x15 wrkshp 220V + carport, RV pkng. $415K. 604-944-8100.
Year or semi-annual Rental Moorage
No pets ~ Ref’s req’d.
Near Shopping & Amenities.
PETS
845
Public Access Launch Ramp Outdoor Storage for Boats, RV’s, Cars, Trucks & Trailers
Heat SH/W S Prkg S Avail. Now
and Hydro
626
STORAGE
For more information call Elite Bailiff Services at (604) 539-9900. WWW.REPOBC.COM
The Scrapper
Impeccably Clean! Good Apartment Sizes
Includes: Heat, Hot Water
Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certified Arborist
RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free!
*Appliances *BBQs *Exercise Equip *Cars/Trucks/Trailers *Hotwater Tanks *Furnaces * Restaurant Equipment All FREE pickup!
749
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 2008 TOYOTA YARIS, auto, sedan, 93,000k, no accidents, new tires. Exc. cond. $9600. 604-936-0538
14179 Reichenback Rd
* Renovated Suites * *Large *Clean *Very Quiet
Your Tree Service For Honest Prices & Quality Work
CHEAP
HOMES FOR RENT
PORT MOODY. 2 bdrm cottages, 4 appl. Caraholly Point, Burrard Inlet. Wooded location, BOAT ACCESS ONLY, NO ROAD. $1,050/mo. + utils & sec. dep. NS / NP. Managers on-site. Call 604-683-9641.
Port Coq ~ 604-941-5452 or 604-944-7889 FREE PREMIUM CABLE $80 Value
Queen Anne Apts. EXTRA
CHECK CLASSIFIEDS bcclassified.com 604-575-5555
Auto Loans Guaranteed or We Pay You! 1-888-375-8451 or apply at: www. greatcanadianautocredit.com
$790/mo & $890/mo
mikes hauling 604-516-9237
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A lien is claimed under the Act. There is presently an amount due and owing of $5,490.00 plus any additional costs of storage, seizure and sale. Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of July, 2014 or thereafter, the said boat molds will be sold. The boat molds are currently stored at 1638 Langan Ave Port Coquitlam. The boat molds were placed in storage on November 1st, 2012.
Pitt Meadows Marina
July 5 & 6 , 9am-3pm.
560
Victor Solano is indebted to BC Coastal Holdings Ltd. for storage on boat molds.
PORT COQUITLAM, 1500 - 3000 sq ft. Ground floor commercial area. Facing onto city park. 1 blk from Lougheed/ Shaughnessy intersection. Call 604-464-3550.
MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE
RUBBISH REMOVAL
WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN ACT Whereas;
709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
WILDWOOD PARK
Best Choice. Save 15% 1-604-615-0299 www.skyviewroofingltd.com
1.800.910.6402
(604)941-7721
COQUITLAM
.give and take tree service 778.872.8406
Auto Financing - Dream Catcher, Apply Today! Drive Today!
2232 McAllister Ave
Call (604) 931-2670
Port Moody .A East West Roofing & Siding Co. Repairs, new roofs, torching, gutter services. 10% off. 604-783-6437
#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
McALLISTER APARTMENTS
Welcome Home !
Call: 604-725-9574 www.rainforestdeckandrail.com
APARTMENT/CONDO
(604)936-5755
Free estimates
www.friendlyrooďŹ ng.ca
706
PORT COQUITLAM - Newly renovated, quiet secure bldg, walk to all amens, WC Exp - 1 Bdrm apartments available. - Lrg, bright, incl heat, h/water, f/s, priv balc, window coverings. - Laundry & storage on ea floor. - Plenty of pkng avail. No Pets. - Wheelchair accessible
Sorry no pets.
D Deck Rebuilds & Additions D Vinyl Waterproofing D 15 Year No Leak Warranty D Aluminum & Glass Rails
SKY VIEW ROOFING LTD.
TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES! 2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026
604-464-3550 . Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 .Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
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EMPLOYEE PRICING ON ALL USED VEHICLES AT METRO BIGGEST OFFERS OF THE YEAR!
‘07 FORD FOCUS SW
‘94 MUSTANG GT
Great shape STK#PC5845A
’06 VW Jetta
’08 VW GOLF
’07 CHEVY IMPALA
’02 DODGE RAM
4 DR, 5 spd, nice car #14ES8484B
8,977*
$
Moonroof, alloy wheels, low kms, #14CM4232A
$
Nice car #14F13407A
9,762*
$
‘08 HONDA ACCORD
2 door, 6 speed, Nice Car. #14FN0585A
14,994*
$
’07 JEEP WRANGLER
Convt with Hard Top, only 31,000 kms! #MLC183B
17,836*
$
’10 FORD F-150 S/CAB
Moonroof, leather #PC5844
15,599*
Leather, Moonroof #PFT1984
18,438*
$
’13 FORD FUSION
Leather, Nav., Moonroof #PFC1813
’10 EXPLORER SPORT TRAC
‘09 CHEV AVALANCHE
22,310*
4X4, Limited #MLT728
29,350*
$
Nice car. #PFC1797A
12,851*
$
#PT4936
15,723*
$
13,814*
$
’09 FORD RANGER Supercab #14FO0452A
15,998*
$
23,619*
$
Loaded #14F13135A
29,711*
$
AWD, Very Clean #14FO0465A
18,504*
$
’10 FORD F150
Loaded #PFC1809
19,838*
$
Loaded With Options #PC5806
7 passenger #14ES2902A
8,097*
Crewcab 4x4 #PT4928
’07 PONTIAC G6
’06 FORD FREESTAR
8,874*
8,280*
$
’09 FORD ESCAPE XLT ’10 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA ‘13 FORD FOCUS TITANIUM
4X4, XLT XTR Pkg! #MLT693
$
7,923*
$
’10 TOYOTA VENZA ’08 JEEP PATRIOT AWD $
’09 CHEVROLET AVEO LT
4 cylinder, auto, power group #PLC2316
7,906*
7,452*
$
’06 FORD FUSION SE
Nice Car #14ES4856A
$
$
‘11 CHEV CRUZE LT
’12 FIAT 500
Power Group, Auto #PFC1792A
Nice Car, Great Price #PFC1793A
14,883*
14,421*
$
$
’13 FORD FIESTA
Titanium, Leather, Moonroof #PFC1795
16,848*
$
’13 DODGE AVENGER SE
Alloy Wheels, Pwr Grp, Local, No Accidents #13F13413A
17,595*
$
‘09 FORD F150
’10 FORD EDGE
Nice, Just Arrived #14ED6635A
Crewcab 4x4, XLT XTR #PFT1985
22,050*
21,203*
$
$
$
GENESIS ’11 FORD FLEX LTD. ’10 FORD EXPLORER XLT ’132.0THYUNDAI Coupe, only 19,000 kms! #MLT675A Sport #14EX1399A AWD, loaded #PT4905 $ $ $ * * 27,224 24,923 28,239*
’10 TOYOTA TACOMA
’12 FORD F150 CREW CAB
Crewcab, 4x4, XLT, XTR #13F18220A
24,670*
Crew Cab, 4X4, SR5 Pkg. #PT4920
29,745*
$
4X4 XLT XTR, moonroof #MLT752
$
32,841*
’10 CHEV TAHOE LT
Z71 Off-Road package, loaded #PT4910
’08 FORD F350 CREW CAB 4X4, Dually, Lariat, Diesel #MLT731
33,880*
33,258*
$
$
’14 FORD FOCUS ST ’11 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED ’13 FORD EDGE SPORT AWD ’11 FORD F350 CREWCAB ‘12 HONDA PILOT TOURING ’11 MUSTANG SHELBY GT Convetible #14FN5754A Navigation Panoramic Roof #PFT1986 4x4, Diesel, Short Box #PT4903 AWD, low kms. #MLT725A with navigation #PFC1814 Navigation, Leather #PT4934 $ $ $ $ $ 48,722* 39,200* 39,872* $41,506* 34,952* 34,090*
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