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Last year, 845 School District 43 employees earned more than $75,000 in salary and taxable benefits. Of those top earners, 116 made more than $100,000 between July 1, 2009, and June 30, 2010. This number is up from 88 staff members who earned a six-figure salary between July 2008 and June 2009. The previous year, 47 district employees earned more than $100,000. Supt. Tom Grant led the pack with total compensation of $162,716.08, plus $5,284.71 in expenses. Next up are assistant superintendents Dan Derpak, Sylvia Russell and Julie Pearce at $145,199.88 each. Assistant superintendent Maureen Dockendorf made slightly less at $141,191.08. Secretary-treasurer Rick Humphreys ranked fifth at $139,499.21. Student services director of instruction Dave Taylor and human resources director Jamie Ross both earned $136,020.06. Patricia Gartland, international education director of instruction, received $130,240.64, plus $33,179.46 in expenses. Rounding out the top 10 at $128,003.79 is Sylvia Pritchard, who retired earlier this year. This total reflects her end-of-contract payout, which included accrued sick time and vacation days. In total, the district paid $186,167,845.90 in salary and benefits for all employees, plus $1,039,740.63 in expenses. The majority of elected school trustees received $25,267.20, with Keith Watkins making slightly less at $25,249.64. Board chair Melissa Hyndes made $27,767.08, with vice-chair Brian Robinson at $26,517.27.

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SPREADING SEASONAL CHEER: Students at Port Coquitlam’s Citadel Middle School carry Christmas hampers they put together for families in the area to vehicles waiting to transport them. The hampers were delivered Wednesday.

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Report says Eagle Ridge Hospital lacks a ‘clearly articulated role and mandate’ John Kurucz jkurucz@thenownews.com A scathing report questioning the role, mandate and service levels at Eagle Ridge Hospital has at least two Coquitlam councillors demanding answers. Released in November 2009, the service review of the hospital prepared by Ontario-based physician Robert Bear questions staffing levels, services offered and the hospital’s overall mandate. The report also highlights a number of challenges faced by hospital staffers, including emergency room nurses who are “constantly pressured” while working in an understaffed department. The report goes on to make 27 recommendations, the most notable of which argues that the hospital needs a “clearly articulated role and mandate.” “At the present, Eagle Ridge Hospital does not

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That part of the motion is derived from the second recommendation of the Bear report, which calls for the appointment of a series of department heads in areas including surgery, emergency medicine, medicine, anesthesia and rehab medicine. The report also calls for department heads to be appointed for the medical care unit and ambulatory care. “I didn’t realize that these things weren’t in place,” said Coun. Selina Robinson, who seconded Nicholson’s motion on Monday. “That there is no one in charge, that freaks me out. There is no mission or mandate.” Not so, says Val Spurrell, who serves as Eagle Ridge’s executive director of acute care programs. Spurrell said 80 per cent of the report’s recommendations have either been fully implemented or are in the process of being implemented.

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back in — money that we presently do not have,” Humphreys said. “So we either need to generate that somehow or we need to make some budget decisions around that.” Even if the district comes up with this money, it’s only the beginning of what is required to address ongoing needs. “These are my opinions. There’s educated judgment behind it. But I wouldn’t suggest that if we suddenly had an influx of $7 million, everything would 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 that both the process and financial statements will be more transparent.

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“As a result, we’re going to have to try to do things differently this year in our budget process. There will be more involvement because I think decisions are more difficult.” This year, budget discussions are set to begin in January instead of later in the school year after provincial funding is announced. That way, information from public presentations can be considered throughout the process rather than at the last minute. Another $7 million in funding is needed to develop a financially sustainable operating budget for 2011 to 2012, Humphreys said. This money would cover a $1.5-million structural deficit, with additional funds for supplies and equipment, technology and teaching hotspots. “In my opinion, we need to put about $7 million

jkurucz@thenownews.com The City of Coquitlam is likely going to be left to foot an $80,000 bill for upgrades to a helicopter landing pad at the Town Centre Fire Hall that’s used 12 times per year at most. A report from Coquitlam Fire and Rescue chief Tony Delmonico, presented to council Monday, notes that new federal regulations are driving the required upgrades: repaving and repainting 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 by the local fire department, particularly in forest fire season. Given the range of users, Coun. Mae Reid was adamant that other agencies — including the provincial or federal government — offer up some cash. “There’s something wrong with this scenario … I’d like to get some funding back from somebody,” she said. Delmonico said grant opportunities were explored, though none were

available. He added that the other agencies were asked to assist in paying the $80,000, though all of them declined. “There’s a long relationship with many organizations here in the city. The heliport has been there ever since the station was opened and I don’t think we’ve ever charged for that use,” Delmonico said, adding that private industry and TV and film businesses are charged for the use of the heliport. Mayor Richard Stewart said regardless of who uses the facility, the upgrades are necessary.

“It doesn’t cost any more to own a heliport that gets used 12 extra times a year than it would if those other agencies weren’t using it,” he said. “If they weren’t using it, we would probably be upgrading the heliport anyway and incurring the $80,000 cost.” Coun. Lou Sekora said the $80,000 costs are justified when weighed against the alternatives. “If there’s one emergency in the city and somebody lost their life because we could not land a helicopter, I think it would be worth a lot more than $80,000,” he said.

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“The review reinforced that [Eagle Ridge Hospital] has got a future. It’s got a very viable and important future within the network as an acute community hospital.” Nicholson is also calling on Port Moody, Port Coquitlam, Anmore and Belcarra to pass resolutions similar to his. Nicholson’s notice of motion will go before council at the Monday, Dec. 13 meeting.

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Former Tri-Cities MLA Christy Clark has officially included her name among those running for the BC Liberal Party leadership. Clark, who served nine years as an MLA for Port Moody-Westwood, announced Wednesday that she would seek the Liberal leadership and laid out her platform to present to party members. “Making sure government establishes a better connection with families is crucial. But this only matters if it leads to action,” she said in a press release. While working in the legislature, Clark served as education minister, in addition to deputy premier. She stepped aside several years ago to raise her son, only briefly entering civic politics in an attempt to run for the Vancouver mayoralty.

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School board opposes cell tower for PoCo park Jennifer McFee jmcfee@thenownews.com School District 43’s board of education has officially registered its opposition to a proposed cell tower location near Coquitlam River Elementary. Trustees agreed unanimously Tuesday to send a letter of opposition to the City of Port Coquitlam and Rogers Communications Inc. In June, the school board passed a motion to oppose any cellular tower or antenna within 305 metres of a school. At the time, Rogers was proposing a cell tower to be located in the Port Coquitlam cemetery, 120 metres from Coquitlam River Elementary.

The cemetery site is no longer being considered. However, Rogers recently proposed to lease city property in Greenmount Park to install a semipermanent telecommunications tower, which would also be used by Telus. Coquitlam resident David Werthman thanked the school board Tuesday for its June 15 decision to oppose cell towers near schools, calling the move “wise and courageous.” “Not all school boards have done that and I think you deserve a compliment,” he said. “I think you deserve praise for that.” Coquitlam resident Peter Endisch also thanked the board for sending the letter of opposition to Rogers. “I’m going to be within the 400-metre radius

of the cell tower if it comes forward … I’ve been talking to a lot of parents in the vicinity and, quite frankly, they’re outraged that Rogers is even proposing to put a cell tower that close,” Endisch said. “There’s a real outrage in the community and they’re very displeased that Rogers is not doing a public meeting, so the citizens are holding their own.” Rogers is currently conducting a 30-day consultation and notification process to gather public input on the proposal, as mandated by Industry Canada. Written comments on the proposal can be provided until Dec. 19 to Rogers Communications Inc., care of Standard Land Company Inc. at 610-688 West Hastings St., Vancouver, B.C., V6B 1P1. Feedback can also be e-mailed to CommentsBC@standardland. com.

Police ask for public’s help in hit-and-run case A hit-and-run that happened more than a week ago has left a pedestrian with injuries and police turning to the public for help. Just after midnight on Sunday, Nov. 28, RCMP were called to Como Lake Avenue near Robinson Street, where they found a 31-year-old Coquitlam man lying on the ground in obvious pain.

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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 in relation to the provincial NDP’s current leadership void. “I’m certainly flattered that my name is in there, but I’m not thinking about it,” he said Wednesday. “I’m staying where I am, I’m focused on what I’m doing and I’m really enjoying being fisheries critic.” On Monday, provincial NDP leader Carole James announced that she would be stepping down as party leader as soon as an interim leader is chosen. “There’s definitely a lot of work for whoever takes that job on to mend the fences and get people back on track and working together,” Donnelly said. “It’s a fair amount of work.”

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Central Elementary students benefit from SFU connection Jennifer McFee jmcfee@thenownews.com Simon Fraser University health science undergrads presented a public show-andtell recently of the results of a class that blended academic and real-world learning. The weekly three-hour course alternated locations between SFU on Burnaby Mountain and the library at Central Community School. The 18 SFU students also volunteered at least four hours per week to apply their academic learning at the Port Coquitlam elementary school. Central Community School principal Nadine Tambellini said the SFU students spent more time than required on their volunteer service. “Our kids love the university students and, because of

their connections with their SFU friends, many of our kids have experienced successes in their school lives and healthy habits that could have taken longer to achieve,” Tambellini said in a press release. The course, which is the first of its kind at SFU, will be offered again in January 2011. ••• In other school news, Riverside Secondary is seeking donations of one-litre jars for

a Best Buddies fundraising project. Best Buddies Canada is a national charitable organization that provides meaningful friendships for people with special needs. Through the program, students with special needs are matched in friendships based on their interests. The pairs participate in activities like going for coffee, watching movies and enjoying each other’s company.

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‘Angels’ come to the rescue of senior who fell in PoCo This is a letter of thanks to the three “angels” who dignity. Last but not least, special thanks to James, the came to my rescue on Thursday, Dec. 2, when I fell gardener from PoCo City Hall, who helped get me on the sidewalk on Shaughnessy Street, just outside up and who escorted me down the street to my next PoCo City Hall. destination. My warmest thanks go to the young I am utterly overwhelmed by the selfwoman named Erin, who picked up my less kindness of these three people, and broken eyeglasses and took them right I hope they read my letter. away to the optic shop nearby in order I wish I could meet them again in to be straightened out and have the lens To The Editor person to express my gratitude again. put back in. Bertl Pfeifer Also, a big thank you to the young Pitt Meadows woman named Carol, who helped me up and stayed with me until I assured her that I was OK. As a “senior” senior, I was tremendously lucky that I did not break any bones and got away with a number of black-and-blue bruises and a dent in my

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Will the next premier have local ties?

f the latest opinion poll is any indication, the next B.C. election could come down to a race between a PoCo politician and a former Port Moody politician. An Angus Reid poll released Thursday pegs Port Coquitlam MLA and Opposition house leader Mike Farnworth as the most popular choice to lead the NDP. The same poll lists former Port MoodyWestwood MLA Christy Clark — who also served as education minister and deputy premier — as the top choice for Liberal leader. While Clark made it official Wednesday that she intends to seek the top Liberal job, Farnworth hasn’t yet declared whether he will run for leader of the NDP. So far, in fact, no one has come forward for that position. Since NDP leader Carole James’s resignation is still a fresh wound for many NDPers, it will probably be at least Monday before anyone from inside the party publicly states a plan to replace her. Nevertheless, the pundits are already talking. They’re saying that, while leadership hopeful Kevin Falcon may be a favourite among Liberal party members, the general public views Clark as less controversial. That’s something Falcon supporters will have to take into account as they consider whether their pick for party leader will win the support of voters on election day. Interestingly, all four Liberal candidates in the Tri-Cities — MLAs Iain Black and Doug Horne and hopefuls Bernie Hiller and Dennis Marsden — are publicly backing Falcon rather than Clark. It’s harder to know what’s happening in the NDP’s inner circle, since the party’s still in recovery mode after the shock of James’s Monday resignation — and is facing what we can only assume is a bitterly divided caucus. A snap election might be called this spring, though, so the NDP doesn’t have much time to waste in pulling itself together. Nothing’s a sure bet, but if Farnworth or Clark becomes premier, Tri-Cities causes like the Evergreen Line may soon have a higher profile and, hopefully, a powerful advocate.

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Canadian football player a true role model C

That time around, Calvillo left football to be with laims are made that today’s sports stars are his wife, putting his career on hold to support Alexia not necessarily suitable role models for young through her struggles. In this way he showed true people anymore. Gone are the wholesome, commitment to his wife. humble professional athletes who took pride in Now with his own health in jeopardy, Calvillo being heroes for youth. played through to a Grey Cup victory. One can only In a time when athletes like Michael Vick, Tiger wonder at the physical and, most of all, psychoWoods and LeBron James are in the headlines for logical struggles he endured. Possibly all the wrong reasons, a hero north of having cancer and telling only a select the border has quietly proved everyone few people is tough enough, but playing wrong. professional football, being the leader Anthony Calvillo led his Montreal of a team and pretending that nothing Alouettes to a Grey Cup victory over the is wrong shows a determination that Saskatchewan Roughriders — no small makes him a great role model for young feat for any quarterback, and a surprising people. This shows true character. coup for one at 38 years of age. During the post game conference, After the game, however, Calvillo My Generation Calvillo spoke of the discovery of his shocked Alouette and Rider fans alike. Will Goldbeck cancer as “Pressing on my heart for a During the post-game celebrations, an while,” and mentioned that it “has been emotional Calvillo revealed to his teamin the back of my mind.” Despite all this, Calvillo mates and the public that doctors had found a poshas never asked for sympathy, and has shown sibly cancerous lesion in his throat that required humbleness and perspective that is really refreshing surgery. Aside from a couple of close teammates and in an athlete. family members, it was the first anyone had heard The lesion was found in August, as Calvillo was of it. The lesion was discovered in mid-August after rushed to hospital after a rib injury in a game a football injury hospitalized him. Calvillo decided against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. When first told to put the surgery on hold and finish what he had of the lesion, Calvillo was willing to have it removed started, a true sign of commitment to his team and right away, but when told it could wait till the end of his profession. The Calvillo family is no stranger to cancer scares. the season, it was a no brainer. For Calvillo, football this year was more than a In 2007, Anthony’s wife, Alexia, discovered she had job. Football became an outlet — a distraction from cancer; she survived and is doing very well.

real life. With the CFL, he could look forward to something other than surgery on his throat. Now that the season is over, and the Grey Cup is secured, Calvillo said reality has hit, and hit harder than a third-down sack. He seemed bashful at revealing his secret: “I didn’t want to say a dang thing, but my emotions got the better of me.” If the lesion affected his game on the field, no one could tell. He was nominated for the CFL’s Most Outstanding Player Award and played like his MVPcalibre self throughout the playoffs and in the eventual Grey Cup game. As for his teammates, they were surprised about his condition, but few were surprised with the way he handled it. The man they call “AC” has been the role model pro sports is supposed to have, and not for winning back-to-back Grey Cups or being a star quarterback. He is a role model for his class, winning attitude and commitment to his team. As a Lions fan, I wish Anthony Calvillo a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing him next year, because knowing AC, he’ll play.

Will Goldbeck is a Grade 12 student at Port Moody Secondary.

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‘Mismanagement’ Re: “Coquitlam taxes to rise 3.18 per cent,” Wednesday, Dec. 8. On first blush, the proposed tax increase for 2011 was likely welcome news to most Coquitlam taxpayers. While the increase appears respectable on the surface, it still To The Editor remains that the percentage increase is more than most homeowners will see on their paycheque or pension in 2011, with the exception of our very well paid city employees. This proposed increase represents nothing more than a smoke and mirrors budget geared to do not much more than enable our city councillors to be re-elected in 2011 to another three-year term of mismanagement and waffling on the real issues facing our city, and consequently the taxpayer. This budget simply reflects city management’s efforts to buy time with temporary cost-saving measures and the hope of future increased revenues while, in the meantime, continuing to pull the wool over the eyes of a complacent and much-too-busy taxpayer to pay the necessary attention to what’s really going on at City Hall. The budget does nothing to address the continuing long-term

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Coquitlam homeowners will pay a higher property tax rate in 2011, but the 3.18-per-cent increase is the lowest in five years. structural problems, which neither council nor city management seem to want to address at this time. Coun. Barrie Lynch was correct when he said council seemed to be too preoccupied with how the percentage increases would look to the public, allowing many important expenditures to fall by the wayside and putting budget pressures on future councils. However, Lynch and most of the remaining council have been architects of this problem. If the recent study by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business is correct, and I have no reason to doubt its accuracy, it found that between 2000 and 2007 (the last year data is available) Coquitlam spent more than double its population and inflation growth, which seems to be the appropriate measurement for the same growth in operating costs.

The study also found that municipal wages are a substantial driver of municipal spending, with municipal employees earning upwards of 35 per cent more in wages and benefits than they would make in an equivalent job in the private sector. Consequently, we can only wait and see if this council will take the necessary hard stand when collective bargaining once again resumes in the near future or continue to featherbed annual budgets using smoke and mirrors tactics to ultimately leave a mess for some future council to try and clean up. Murray Clare Coquitlam

Polygamy a danger The polygamy case before the BC Supreme Court is troubling, especially when intelligent

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Canadians tell us that the abuse that exists within polygamist cults can be dealt with if polygamy is decriminalized. Women and girls cannot easily report forced marriages, rape or abuse. If they object to these abuses, patriarchal leaders have been known to take their children away and assign them to a shack. Disobeying the patriarch has even led to deaths, as we saw in the dreadful murder of the teenage daughters and second wife of a Middle-Eastern fundamentalist patriarch. If Canada decriminalizes polygamy, we will be the only developed country in the world to take this backward step. We are sending our young men and women to Afghanistan to protect the rights of women and children. Why would we bring this abusive practice to Canada and create inequality between sexes? I love my multicultural society, with its mix of languages and religions. However, we must uphold polygamy laws. If not, we might open Canada’s border to an influx of immigrant polygamists and turn a blind eye to polygamists with 26 wives and over 100 children. Do the math. What happens to the young men without access to wives? What will happen to our Canadian values of equality of the sexes, the rights of our children and the freedoms we so dearly cherish? Yvonne Harris Port Moody

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School plans Bethlehem walk Hope Lutheran Christian School will host its Bethlehem Walk next Wednesday and Thursday. At the outdoor presentation, the school will transform itself into a recreation of Bethlehem to dramatize the Christmas story. To draw attention to the event, the school has rented a Second World War-era searchlight that will shine into the night sky. “Last year one woman, who came to the walk with her 10-year-old daughter, commented that her daughter saw the light as they were Christmas shopping and insisted they come find out what it was for,” principal Mike Schiemann said in a press release. “On a night when they intended simply to Christmas shop, they heard about the true meaning of Christmas. What a blessing.” The event will include a guided tour every five to 10 minutes. The tour begins by entering a large tent in the school parking lot that provides shelter for scenes depicting the Garden of Eden, Mary and Joseph at the inn, an angel choir and the arrival of the wise men. From there, the tour moves to the church sanctuary for musical presentations from students in grades 5 to 8. It ends with refreshments and goodies. Live animals — sheep, donkeys, goats and llamas — could add an unpredictable element to the event. “Many people did a double-take last year as they walked through each scene,” Schiemann said. The Bethlehem Walk takes place Dec. 15 and 16 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The school is located at 3151 York St. in PoCo. For more information, call 604-942-5322 or e-mail mschiemann@hopecls.ca.

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

hey may not have homes, but most have families they love and miss. Homeless people in the Tri-Cities had an opportunity to send Christmas cards to long-lost loved ones last week, thanks to the volunteer efforts of local students. Through Project HELLO — which stands for Helping Everyone Locate Loved Ones — a group of Dr. Charles Best Secondary students headed to the cold wet weather mat program armed with a stack of handmade cards. These colourful creations were crafted by Heritage Elementary students, who jumped onboard with the heartfelt cause. Just as they did last year, the Coquitlam teens handed the cards to homeless people to write messages for anyone they hope to reconnect with. School counsellor Kristi Blakeway said the group received a warm response at the cold wet weather mat program on Nov. 30. The night before, several students stood up in support of a permanent homeless shelter at the City of Coquitlam’s lengthy public hearing.

“When they got there, the clients of the shelter had heard from the people working there that our kids had gone and spoken at the city council meeting in favour of the 3030 Gordon project,” Blakeway said. “So the homeless clients were all clapping for the kids and thanking them. They had a great night. A ton of them wrote the cards, and apparently they just loved the cards from the elementary kids.” Then on Wednesday afternoon, Blakeway led four carloads of students to the Downtown Eastside to hand homeless people more than 100 cards, along with warm winter gloves. They plan to return two more times before Christmas. The students are equipped with a camera and video camera they bought with grant money, so families can receive a photo or video message along with the cards. The teens’ next task requires some detective work to find the right recipients. “Most of them don’t know the address, so they’ll just give us the name and the last city they know that the person lived in. The kids take it from there. They search through the Internet and Facebook and Canada 411 and anything they can find to track down the address,” Blakeway said. “They’re all across the country and the States. It’s

funny — quite often when people think they know where their family lives, those are the ones that are actually hardest to find. It’s like a false sense of security that they haven’t been in touch, but they think they know where their family is. When we call just to confirm the address, we find out the family moved 10 years ago or something, and it takes a while to find them.” Last Christmas, the youth sleuths reconnected 74 families. They continued their quest in the spring and summer, facilitating 11 more connections. They even fundraised money to fly a daughter from Alberta for a face-to-face reunion with her mother, a drug addict on the Downtown Eastside. Despite their best efforts, they’re still searching for about 30 recipients of lovingly written cards. However, the excitement is palpable when they find the right person. “It’s awesome. We usually do it after school, after the secretaries have left. We take over the office and everyone splits up on the phones,” Blakeway said. “You can tell when someone’s made a connection because they’re loud and crazy and celebrating.” Project HELLO recently won a 2010 Solicitor General Community Safety and Crime Prevention Award in the category of youth leadership.

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he fondest memory I have from my childhood involves holiday baking. Fitted with an oversized apron and a smile from ear to ear, I was six years old on a stool, rolling out pie pastry alongside my Mom. While she made the large pies for the family, I rolled out pastry for miniature imitations formed to the confines of empty metal chip-dip containers. I was very proud and happy to be part of the preparation for such a wonderful treat. Pies are a very traditional way to end a meal on certain holidays, especially at Christmastime. Pumpkin is always a favourite pie among many for the holidays, but numerous pies can and will be made and enjoyed. Pies are basically made up of a shell or crust, with a flavourful filling, and can be divided into two groups: baked or unbaked. Baked pies are obviously ones with raw pie shells that are filled and then baked. The unbaked category represents prebaked pie shells that are filled with a prepared filling and then chilled to set before serving. The pie dough that makes up these shells can also be divided into two categories: flaky dough or mealy dough. Flaky dough is usually a pastry that has

a mixture of shortening and butter that is “cut in” so there are small chunks still left in the finished product. This aids in creating steam, which helps with the leavening process and creation of the flaky texture. Mealy dough is usually made with butter that is mixed in more thoroughly, and when baked has a texture much like tender shortbread. This is because the flour particles are more coated with fat, resulting in less gluten being formed. Once you have decided on the type of crust to make, it is time to decide on the filling. Basically there are four choices: fruit, custard, cream or chiffon. Each filling requires the existence of a starch or stabilizer to ensure that it holds together when sliced. Fruit and cream fillings use starches, such as cornstarch, for their stability, while custard fillings use the stabilization of egg coagulation for their firmness. Examples of custard pies are pumpkin, pecan and key lime. Chiffon pies usually use a combination of starch or gelatin with whipped egg whites folded in. Baking is a science, and recipes are the formulas. For the reasons listed here and

best way of doing this?” for many others, it is importDouglas C. ant to follow these recipes Langley exactly in order to have a successful outcome. Dear Douglas: Whichever pie or The best way other dessert you of doing this is to choose to finish first focus on your your holiday meal ingredients. Make with, I wish you, sure you are using your family and ice water instead friends all the best of cold water, and in health and hapOn Cooking frozen butter gratpiness this holiday ed into the flour season. Chef Dez mixture is ideal. The frozen butter Dear Chef Dez: particles are then already the “I have heard and known required size from the grater that it is best to keep pie pasand will not suffer from the try as cold as possible to prewarm friction of too much vent melting the butter and shortening pieces. What is the mixing or “cutting” in.

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Kona Kai and other decorated vessels along the Dollarton shoreline to Deep Cove and Belcarra. Neighbours are invited to flash their houselights as the ships pass. Mackin House Museum holds an afternoon of music and cookie decorating from noon to 4 p.m. at 1116 Brunette Ave. in Coquitlam. Saxophonist Marlon Paulus plays at 1 p.m., followed by the Glen Pine Singers at 2 p.m. and Lindbjerg Academy at 3 p.m. Carollers will also be on hand, and cookies will be iced in the heritage kitchen. Information: 604-516-6151 or www.coquitlamheritage.ca. Coquitlam Art Club meets from 1 to 4 p.m. in Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St. in Coquitlam. Annual membership $10; experienced and novice artists welcome. Information: Soni at 604-4698712. Place Maillardville teams up with SHARE Family & Community Services Society to hold an English practice group from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at 1200 Cartier Ave., Coquitlam. Interactive conversation group is free and open to those 19 and older. Information: Shae Viswanathan at 604936-3900, Ext. 161 or shae. viswanathan@sharesociety.ca.

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Minnekhada Park Association meets at 7 p.m. in the lodge of Minnekhada Regional Park. Information: Trina at 604-520-6442. Coquitlam Public Library

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from 1 to 3 p.m. the third Wednesday of every month at Parkwood Manor, 1142 Dufferin St. in Coquitlam. Gogos raise awareness and money for African grandmothers caring for children orphaned by AIDS. New members welcome. Information: coquitlamgogos@gmail.com. TELUS AUTHORIZED DEALERS Vancouver 551 Robson St. Bentall Tower Three Oakridge Centre Pacific Centre 2163 West 4th Ave. 2338 Cambie St. 925 West Georgia St. 689 Thurlow St. 1855 Burrard St. 3121 West Broadway 2748 Rupert St. 950 West Broadway 1707 Robson St. 1092 Kingsway 3490 Kingsway

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Hang Tough Arthritis Community Group meets at 12:30 p.m. for its annual Christmas potluck and gift exchange at Astoria Retirement, 2245 Kelly Ave. in Port Coquitlam. All those with arthritis and their caregivers are welcome. Pinetree Community Centre offers two holiday programs for preschoolers between three and five years at 9:30 a.m. and at 12:30 p.m. Cost is $20 for two days.

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Specialty teams set scene in OT Express loss Things haven’t added up well for the Coquitlam Express when they have four or fewer skaters on the ice. Whether its overtime — and four-on-four — or shorthanded, the Express have been dogged by bad luck, miscues and some strange calls. On Wednesday, it was a full complement of causes in a disheartening 5-4 overtime loss to Coastal Conference rival the Surrey Eagles. And while they were soundly outshot 43-23 on the night, and rookie netminder Khaleed Devji put in another strong performance, it came down to a penalty in extra time that had Express head coach Jon Calvano shaking his head. “It was a real disappointing performance of officiating, in my mind,” said Calvano, who has yet to see his team win in overtime. “To have the game decided on a marginal call 200-feet away in the offensive zone... It was like ‘Here we go again.’” Captain Garrick Perry was called for hooking just 27 seconds into the four-on-four session, and less than a minute later Surrey’s Riley Sweeney slid the puck under Devji for his second powerplay tally of the game. It wiped out a feisty comeback by Coquitlam, who had to erase a 4-2 deficit in the third on markers by Malcolm McKinney and Riley McIntosh to earn a single point. The Express had jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead on extra-man tallies by Massimo Lamacchia and Jason Grecica before the Eagles tied it in the second. Down by two, McKinney gave Coquitlam some life midway through the third by outracing Surrey’s goalie and wrapping it past him into the open cage. McIntosh’s sixth goal of the season, five more than he scored in 182 Western Hockey League games, came on the powerplay with Grecica doing most of the hard work behind the net. Still, after seven overtime losses Calvano would like to see the puck bounce his team’s way for once. “The PK needs some work but part of that work is to stop taking unnecessary penalties.” Coquitlam hosts Langley tonight, 7 p.m. at the Sports Centre, and then Trail on Sunday (2 p.m.).

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Cents, Rapids set tone at HSBC Classic Dan Olson sports@thenownews.com There’s nothing like a big show to kick off the season. As far as the Centennial Centaurs and Riverside Rapids are concerned, the bigger the better. The senior girls AAA basketball teams are 2-0 after two days of the HSBC Basketball Classic, weaving their own way to what would be a Fraser Valley North dream final. The Centaurs upset No. 5ranked Handsworth 75-67 on Wednesday, while Riverside knocked off AA’s No. 4-rated Holy Cross 69-51. Ranked 10th in the province, the Cents rode the hot shooting hand of Grade 11 Shayna Litman, who cashed in 36 points and 18 rebounds against the defending HSBC and B.C. champions. “The girls showed a lot of determination to get the win,” said Cents coach Rob Sollero. “I thought we made nice adjustments with our zone defence. “Offensively, we were able to get Shayna the ball in the paint and she was able to carry the load inside and Cassie Sparvier converted many of her chances.” Lauren Sollero and Sparvier each chipped in 13 points. Centennial took a two-point lead at the half and cracked it open to 69-52 before Handsworth made a late rally. Creating a lot of space and offensive flow with their speed were Olivia Aguiar and Shanice Fuoco-Guy, who counted 10 points. In the opener, the Centaurs blasted Byrne Creek 82-42, behind player-of-the-game Lauren Sollero’s 21 points and 12 assists. Fuoco-Guy contributed 14 points, while Sparvier netted a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds. Centennial plays No. 1 AAPaul vanPeenen/NOW ranked York House tonight, 4 STAND OFF: Centennial Centaurs’ Olivia Aguiar, centre back, puts up a block against Byrne Creek’s Eva p.m. at Churchill. Anteros, while teammates Lauren Sollero, left, and Nicole Medici, right, get set to defend during opening In the other semifinal, round action of the HSBC Classic at Vancouver Tech on Tuesday. Riverside squares off against eighth-seeded Kitsilano. The Gleneagle Talons demonstrated plenty 2006-07. pre-season poll, Gleneagle came out Rapids are looking to make their of panache but not enough fourth On Wednesday, they were led by gunning against the No. 7-ranked annual appearance in the HSBC final quarter finish in a tough 63-47 loss to Laiken Cerenzie’s 21 points, while Marauders and led 30-15 late in the — last year they fell to eventual B.C. North league rival the Pitt Meadows Denise Spacek posted 18. Riverside is first half, before Pitt turned the tables. champion Handsworth. They also Marauders in their HSBC opener. currently ranked third in B.C. Leading the Talon shooters was recorded back-to-back HSBC titles in An honourable mention in the With the boys division, the guard Zack Usherwood with 14 points.

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Roots dig deep for gold harvest In the final tournament before the holidays, the PoCo Judo Club socked away some seasonal cheer at the Canada West Junior/Senior Invitational. Powered by the Roots family, the club racked up nine gold medals in a competition with more than 250 athletes and nearly 30 clubs from across B.C. and Washington State. The Roots — Drew (black - senior), Kristi (brown under20), Kurt (green - u15) and Matt (black - senior) — all pocketed first-place results in their respective divisions. Rounding out the gold haul were: 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 captured by Tom Argue (brown - masters), Don Hutcheon (black - masters), Harley Mechalchuk (green - u17), Harrison Pride (yellow/orange - u11) and Kristi Roots (brown - senior). Michael Kearney (brown - masters) scooped up a bronze.

Earlier, reigning national u17 judo champion Kristi Roots ventured to the Ontario Open Judo tournament and placed second in the u20 division. At the Steveston Junior tourney, the club’s Kurt Roots, Valeriy Shidlovskiy and Ashkean Tabrizi each secured gold. Feargal Kearney, Chad Roots and A.J. Seekings collected silver.

Kim connects for pair for Selects Down but not out, the Port Moody under-13 boys AC Selects powered back to top Peace Arch 3-1 in minor soccer action. Trailing 1-0, the Selects tied it on Stefan Kamner’s sharp penalty kick. Aaron Kim then tallied twice to complete the comeback. Turning in strong work at midfield were Kio de Torres, Jayson MIllin, and Mustafa Yousef.

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I SPY: North Coquitlam United Fusion’s Aisha Chambers, left, keeps her eye on Surrey’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.

Fisher, Panahi tally in major midget all-star tilt Teammates during the regular season, Kiley Fisher and Natasha Panahi were on opposing sides during Saturday’s Female Major Midget Hockey League’s All Star Game in Coquitlam. Each scored a goal in what ended up a 4-4 draw. Fisher, a PoCo resident, and Panahi, of Coquitlam, play with the Vancouver Fusion.

Two members of the Fraser Valley Phantom — Coquitlam’s Katherine Kovacs and PoCo’s Reaghan Chadwick — picked up assists during the game. Panahi was named the game’s third star, while Fisher placed second in the fastest skater competition.

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HOWARD, Richard Fredrick ‘‘Rick’’

‘‘Rick’’ was born on October 7, 1948 in New Westminster, B.C. and passed away peacefully with his family at his side on December 5, 2010 at 9:15 p.m. Predeceased by his father Arthur Howard. Survived by his loving wife of 32 years Linda and their children Randy, Rick and Holly and his mother Marion, sister Heidi and his brother Robin. Rick really enjoyed curling, golfing and the horse races at Exhibition Park. He had a passion for cars, especially his Corvette. A celebration of Rick’s life will be held on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in First Memorial Funeral Services Burkeview Chapel, 1340 Dominion Ave, Port Coquitlam, B.C. In lieu of flowers any donation to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Rick, you will be deeply missed by your friends and family and never forgotten. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.firstmemorialfuneral.com

Maxine Vollans (nee Dickson) was born July 16th, 1922 in Edmonton Alberta, but lived in Coquitlam, BC since 1966. She died peacefully the morning of December 7th, 2010 at Foyer Maillard in Coquitlam where she lived for the past three and a half years. Maxine was strongly devoted to her family, Church and the community. Music was one of her greatest joys in life. She sang for many more many more years in the Como Lake United Church choir and with The Coquitlam Chorale. A memorable experience was singing with the Chorale at Carnegie Hall in July 2000. The family would like to express special thanks to all the staff at Foyer Maillard for their devotion and support. Maxine was predeceased by her husband Jack in 1989 and is survived by a loving family: sons Wil (Rose) and Larry (Joan); daughter Linda (Graham); grandchildren Andrea (Andrew), Brendan and Erin; as well as her two great grand daughters Lola and Kala. A memorial service will be held for Maxine on Monday, December 13th at 1:30 p.m. at Como Lake United Church, 535 Marmont Street, Coquitlam. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer’s Society of BC, Como Lake United Church or the Dogwood Pavillion in Coquitlam would be appreciated.

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A STROKE ABOVE seeking F/T Painter. Comp. High School and Min. 3 yrs of exp. req. $25/hr. E-res: asaplimited@yahoo.com Personal Trainer Certification Earn up to $70/hr as a Personal Trainer. Government Financial Aid may be avail. 604-930-8377 See our ad in todays paper under Education.

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Great pay, ideal for students, earn $ for Christmas, customer sales/service, conditions apply, all ages 18+. 604-678-1065 www.WinterBreakWork.ca

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Health Care

ACCENTUS MEDICAL Transcription Services requires Canadian MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS to work from home. Expertise in Operative Reports and Oncology needed. Health Benefits now available! Please apply online www.accentus.ca/ employment.html

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Hotel Restaurant

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Req’s Exp’d Chef for cooking Hot Japanese Cusine. Min. 3yrs commercial exp. Completion of High Schl, Korean speaking is an asset, prepare & cook meals, plan & develop menus, ensure food quality, train staff, order supplies & equipment, manage kitchen operations $19/hr Perm, F/T. E-mail resume: victoriabonsushi@gmail.com Or mail: 1467 Hampshire Rd. Victoria, BC V8S 4T5

FOODSAFE 1 DAY COURSES Guaranteed best value! Six Metro Vancouver Locations: Vancouver • Burnaby • Surrey • Richmond • Coquitlam • Maple Ridge All our Instructors are also working local Health Inspectors! Classes held each week & weekend! Course materials available in 6 languages. Same-day Certification. Visit our website at www.foodsafe-courses.com or call 604-272-7213 ADVANCE Hospitality Education – B.C.’s #1 Choice for Foodsafe & WorldHost Training.

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in Delta requires Chefs Minimum 3-5 yrs commercial exp., Grade 12, prep. & cook authentic Japanese menu items, ensure food quality & portion control, develop & create menu, skills at dealing with kitchen & staff. Train & instruct cooks, speaking Korean is an asset, Perm. F/T $19/hr 40 hrs/week. Please Send resume: ydoyasushi@gmail.com or 1350 56 St Delta, BC V4L 2A4

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BETON SYSTEMS hiring F/T Secretary. Previous clerical exp. and high school dipl. required. $20/hr. Fax: 604-444-4238

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KITTENS,10 WEEKS old to an approved home, 3 to choose from,604-823-0009 after 4:30 pm PERSIAN KITTENS white, silver, black & tri colours. Playful & ready $350 each. 604.615.4356

BERNESE MOUNTAIN Dog Puppies, Male and Female, available January 4th. $1,200. Langley. 778-241-5504.

ENGLISH MASTIFF pups, M/F, p/b, papers, dewormed, 1st shots, 9 wks. $1,850. (1)-604-316-5644

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LOVE! MONEY! LIFE! #1 Psychics! 1-877-478-4410 CreditCards/Deposit $3.19/min 18+ 1-900-783-3800 www.mysticalconnections.ca

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ENGLISH SETTER, CKC Reg. puppies, M/F, Champion lines. Great temperament. 1st shoots, tattooed. $900. 604-533-9310

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Foster homes urgently req’d for rescued, abandoned & neglected dogs. Many breeds. www. abetterlifedogrescue.com BOSTON TERRIER Pups, CKC reg, vet chk’d, reputable breeder & exc pedigree. 1-604-794-3786

GERMAN SHEPHERD pups, shots, dewormed, parents to view. $550. 778-344-8280

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CHOCOLATE LAB PUPS. CKC Reg’d, M/F, hips & eyes clear, shots, dew claw removed, $1200. Ready Dec 18. Jim 604-454-8643

GOLDEN DOODLE Pups great family pets, email pics avail, $750. 250-674-0091

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Hey are you looking for your Grad Dress 2011? 3 Dresses available! Only Worn ONE time. Will sacrifice @ 1/2 price from original price!! Original Total Value Paid $1250 + taxes. Size Small: Blue dress asking $75, Size 4: Red dress asking $275, and Size 6: Black dress asking $275, again only worn once, mint condition!!! Call or email for photos and info at: 604-880-0288 mandi_babi@hotmail.com Serious buyers only please!

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CEDAR HEDGING $1.00/foot& up. Dug in ready, installation & delivery avail 604-795-1999. Now is the best time for planting!

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5040 PUREBRED BLUE HEELERS Australian Cattle Puppies. Have had 1st shots and de-wormed. Chilliwack. Call 604-512-7560. RIDGEBACK PUPS PB $600 no papers parents avail for viewing. Ph 604-842-7199

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DOBERMAN PUPS. Males. Tails/ears/dew claws done. Black/ tan. $1,500/each. 604-607-7433

YORKIE X PUPPIES Small size. Vaccinated. $575 to $675. 604-588-5195

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CLEAN HOG FUEL $250+/truckload, Delivered. 13 units. Call 604-307-4607 OLDER TRAILS WEST horse trailer for sale. Asking $3000.00 Call and leave a message at 604-823-4804

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF MARY ALICE MURPHY, DECEASED OF COQUITLAM, WHO DIED OCT. 9, 2010. TAKE NOTICE that all persons having claims upon the above named Estate must file with the undersigned Executrix by Jan. 15, 2011 - a full statement of their claims and of securities held by them. C. Keri Martens, Executrix, 215 - 1046 Austin Ave, Coquitlam, BC V3K 3P3 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: The Estate of Manfred Horst Lachmann, Deceased, formerly of #291 - 201 Cayer Street, Coquitlam, British Columbia Creditors and others having claims against the estate of MANFRED HORST LACHMANN are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the undersigned executrices at #330 - 522 Seventh Street, New Westminster, BC, V3M 5T5 on or before January 10, 2011, after which date the executrices will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executrices then has notice. Laurene Marie Mari and Donna Lee Gardner, Executrices CASSADY & COMPANY, Solicitors

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

BBY, BRENTWOOD, NEW 1 BR, balcony, 6 appls, gym. NS/NP. Av Dec 15. $1200/mo. 778-558-9290

SALISBURY PLACE 7272 Salisbury Ave Bby Highgate 1 BR incl heat & hot water. N/S & N/P. $877/mo. 604-524-4720

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

1 & 2 BR, 1180 Landsdowne Dr. $895 up, carpets, drapes, balc./ patio, outdoor pool, tennis crt, NO PET. nr Coq Ctre, 604-942-2865 2 BR, 2 ba, nr Coq Ctr & Douglas College, hottub, pool, fitness, sec prkg, 5 appls, n/s, n/p, $1200 + hydro. avail Jan 1. 604-617-2202

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401 Westview St, Coq

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

Large Units. Near Lougheed Mall. Transportation & S.F.U.

Large units some with 2nd bathroom or den. On bus routes, close to S.F.U. & Lougheed Mall.

545 Rochester Ave, Coq

office: 604 936-3907

612 CLARKE ROAD COQUITLAM

1 Bdrms. $810

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552 Dansey Ave, Coq

1030 - 5th Ave, New West Near Transportation & Douglas College. Well Managed Building.

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1 bedrooms starting at $804

Heat/Water incl., parking avail. On cul-de-sac. Tennis courts, close to Lougheed Mall, bus/Skytrain.

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Apt/Condos

BBY, Lghd Mall. 1 BR, $850 incl ht & 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, $1100 incls h/w, Avail Dec 15, nr L’heed Mall & SFU, n/s, 778-960-1707

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

6508

Apt/Condos

COQ BLUE MOUNTAIN, 1 BR apt, $800 incls heat, nr bus, n/s, n/p, Avail Immed. 604-467-2157

Large bright 1 BRS @ $765. Newly renovated Incl heat, hot water 1016 Howie Ave. nr Austin Raymar Realty. 778-828-6345

NEW WEST. 1 BR Apt, $725/mo incls heat, light, cable, laundry, avail Jan 1st. Call 604-780-0048 NEW WEST Cozy 1 BR Penthouse, nr all amens, n/s, n/p, $650. Avail Now. 604-783-6003

CANTERBURY COURT

COQ, WALK to Coq Centre, WCE transit, Douglas College. Brand NEW LUXURY Bosa, 1 BR Condo, beautiful granite counts, ss appls, hrdwd flrs, 1 storage, 1 sec’d prkg, sec bldg. Excellent amens: fitness area, sauna/steam room. $1200. Avail Jan 1/Feb1. Prefer NS/NP. Call 604-880-0439

NEW WEST

St Andrews Street 2 BR Apt, Large balcony, updated, nr transit & amens. Available Jan 1. Small pet ok with pet deposit.

Call 604-518-5040

NEW WEST

St Andrews Street 1 BR Apt, Large balcony, updated, nr transit & amens. Available now. Small pet ok with pet deposit.

Call 604-518-5040

Fifth Ave, New West 1 BR $785. Lrg, bright, well maint bldg. Rent includes heat, hot water & cable. N/P. Central New West.

CALL 604 519-1095

GARDEN VILLA 1010 6th Ave, New West

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

CALL 604 715-7764

Renovated high rise, concrete building. Penthouse, 1 BR & 2 BR available. Very close to Metrotown, Skytrain & Bonsor swimming pool. Rent includes heat, hot water. Refs req’d.

Contact Natalie 778-230-9037 or Bayside Property Services Office: 604-432-7774

SKYLINE TOWERS 102-120 Agnes St, N.West

MONTECITO TOWERS 99-7360 Halifax St, Bby Bach, 1 BR & 2 BR

604 420-5636 www.montecitotowers.com

To place your ad call

6508

Apt/Condos

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

PT MOODY Klahanie, NEW 2 BR, 2 bath, granite, appls, sec prkg. Canoe Club/gym/pool/ party Jan 1. $1350. N/S. 604-809-857 ROYAL VIEW APTS 1 BR & 2BR. Updated & well managed. By Metrotown. N/P. 604 430-0630, 778-995-7787 N. WEST, Lrg 1 BR $895 & 2 BR $1095, hdwd flrs, heat hot/water & cable. Cat OK. Nr transit, quiet bldg. Av now. Jim 604-728-2086

VILLA MARGARETA 320-9th St, New West

Bach & 1 BR Available. All Suites Have Balconies. Undergrd Parking Available. Refs Required. Small Pet Ok.

CALL 604 715-7764

Hi-Rise Apartment with River View & Indoor Pool. 1 BR & 2 BR Available. Rent includes heat & hot water. Remodelled Building and Common area. Gated undergrd parking available. References required.

CALL 604 525-2122 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

6535

BBY, 22ND/BOUNDARY. Homestay Furnished 2 BR, share bath, with or without 2 meal option, cable, sh’d W/D. By BCIT, SFU, all transit. NS/NP. Refs. 778-389-9925 or 604-879-1454

6540

Houses - Rent

3 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, new ceiling, new applis. 2 baths, f/p, private w/d, covered sundeck, lots of 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

220 - 7th St, New West 1 BR, $700. Rent includes heat & hot water, reno’d suites with big patios. By shops, banks, Skytrain & college. U/grd parking available. Call 604-519-1382

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

ROTARY TOWER 25 Clute St, New West

COQ BLUE MTN Como Lk, 2672sf 2 lev hse, 4 BR, 2 bath, 2 f/p, garage, 5 appls. NS/NP. Jan 1. $1695 + utls. 604-931-3050

Managed by Colliers International

Age 55 or over. Beautiful view. Bach high rise apt. Close to trans & shopping. Rent incl all utils. Refs req. Contact Ana Cell: 778-859-0798 Bayside Property Services Ltd.

ROYAL CRESCENT ESTATES

22588 Royal Crescent Ave, Maple Ridge Large units. Close to Golden Ears Bridge. Great view of River

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

SUNSET PARK 5870 Sunset Street

Close to Bus & BCIT STUDIO & 1 BDRM ★ Quiet park-like setting ★ Newly Reno’d ★ Heat/hot water incld 604-291-8197 www.sunsetparkapt.com

Houses - Rent

COQ New Horizon, newly reno’d 3BR, 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. 2 bdrm HANDY MAN SPECIAL!!! HOUSE, bsmt/2 sheds..$1,388/M NEW WEST- 1722-6th Av 2 bdrm HOUSE w/1 suite 2 f/p,Long term finance, new roof, RT-1..$1,988/M SURREY- 6297 134 St. Solid 5 bdrm HOUSE w/2 bdrm suite on 1/4 acre lot with views... $1,688/M

SOUTH SURREY- 15532 Madrona Dr 3 bdrm, HOUSE, quiet st, huge yard, dbl gar, 2 y.o. roof....$1,388/M

CHILLIWACK - 9557 Williams, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, cozy HOUSE on 49x171’ lot, excellent investment property in heart of town..... $888/M

Call (604)812-3718 or (604)786-4663

www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

Cancer June 21-July 22: Tackle chores, but make sure 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, so dress for the season, eat well and get your sleep. Relationships intensify all month. Sweet romantic feelings 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 problem might appear Saturday – drive carefully, protect sensitive equipment (e.g., computers) be safe around electricity. Gentle, wise love Sunday/Monday. Leo July 23-Aug. 22: Many ideas/impulses might come to start anew Sunday/Monday, especially in intimate, sexual, financial, investment, relationship and lifestyle areas. Let these stew until late December – they are deep, valid new directions, but they need subconscious gestation. Meanwhile, avoid starting anything new (even forming plans) before Dec. 30.Tuesday’s barriers might show you why. Your romantic mood continues – and it might get a gratifying answer Wednesday! Show bosses how reliable and energetic you can be Thursday to Saturday. That last night, 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, and since new starts are ill-advised before Dec. 30, this would 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 excitement Sunday/Monday, meeting obstacles Tuesday, finding gentle wisdom Thursday/Friday.

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

COQ. CENTRAL, 3 BR single house, 2070 sq ft, $1850/mo + utils, avail now. 604-720-7356

6450

Miscellaneous Rentals

GATED PARKING AVAILABLE New Westminster CALL 604 723-8215 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

6565

Office/Retail Rent

1ST MONTH FREE for 850 sq ft office in Metrotown, $550/month incls all. Natalie 778-230-9037

6595

Shared Accommodation

6595-20

Coq./Poco/ Port Moody

ROOMMATE NEEDED to share 1800 sqft Townhouse in Port Moody, w/d, laminate floors, $595 incls utils, cable & internet, parking, indoor pool, nr SFU & Lougheed Mall. Suits professional working person or student. References Required. Avail Dec 15 or Jan 1. Call 778-846-5275

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

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

Tim Stephens' Astral Reflections Aries March 21 - April 19: Start nothing new before Dec. 30. Protect ongoing projects from mistakes and delays. Reprise projects and relationships from the past, especially in career. (A propos career, higher-ups, parents and VIPs are testy all month, so be diplomatic, eager, honest. Take criticism goodnaturedly.) This is an enjoyable, mellow week. Love might visit you in person, or merely in your thoughts. A particular kind of stress, medical condition or abrupt surprise in relationships that has dogged you for seven years occurs again Friday/Saturday – for the LAST 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, intimate commitments, lifestyle changes and health cures/ diagnosis. However, you should avoid anything new in these. Re-diagnosis of an old condition, or grabbing an investment that passed you by formerly, anything attached to the past in this way, can be a good opportunity. But start nothing brand new before Dec. 30. Double-check all facts, figures. Avoid all legal hassles and foreign travel until mid-January. Others treat you with affection all month. Gemini May 21-June 20: Relationships predominate. New meetings, new opportunities and new horizons confront you, but everything new is flawed, if you meet it before Dec. 30. If career/ business opportunities return from the past, then they qualify as “valid” – but former (and new) relationships face pretty gigantic problems. For example, anyone you met in 2010 – and to some degree since 2003 – will always try to dominate you. Patience is best, especially since truly compatible people will appear very soon, in 2011. Be ambitious Monday. Happiness and poor luck Tuesday; happiness and good luck Wednesday!

6540

Homestay

EL PRESIDENTE

BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

BONSOR APTS

A29

604-444-3000

BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

Professionally Managed by Colliers International

Friday, December 10, 2010

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

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

BBY, EAST. 2 BR, grd/lvl. Shared laundry. Near schools, Skytrain & bus. $895/mo + util. Ns/np. Now. 604-789-6318, 604-521-1008 BBY, CLOSE to Highgate, lrg 3 BR with ensuite, Jan 1, 5 appls, $1375/mo + utils. 604-522-8127 BBY HOSPITAL 1 BR ste, partly furnished, $650 + utils, incl cbl & net, Avail Dec 22. n/s, n/p, w/d, 778-785-6974 or 604-726-8643

BBY, METROTOWN. 1 BR, g/lvl, Alarm. Near skytrn. NS/NP. Refs. $850 incl util. Jan1. 604-430-1358 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, NORTH. 3 BR, upper, priv laundry, $1250/mo + util. Also: 2 BR bsmt, $850/mo + util. Ns/np. Near Brentwood Mall. Avail now. 604-299-7887 or 604-644-1312 BBY NORTH Bach g/lvl ste, all new appls & kitchen, priv ent, alrm, w/d, $650 incls all utils, ns/ np, Immed, Refs. 604-716-4703 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 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 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

N.WEST Queensborough NEW lrg 2 BR gr lev ste, sh’d W/D. $875 incls utls. NS/NP. 604-339-8616 NEWLY RENO’D 1 bdrm bsmt suite $675/mo - Riverview Heights n/s n/p util & wifi incl. Avail Jan. 1st. (604) 728-7208

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

6605

Townhouses Rent

2BDRM-1BATH, W/D, d/w, hdwd flrs, deck & yrd. Yrly lease avail Dec.1, n/s, n/pet $1150 + util. 604-552-3775 evenings to 9pm. COQ, EAGLE RIDGE, 3 BR, 1.5 bath, 5 appls, carport. $1300. Avail now. N/S. 1 Small pet ok. Near schools. 604-931-1084 POCO 2 BR T/H $755 & $775 & 5 BR for $1190. Quiet-family complex, no pets. Now. 604-464-0034

RIVERS INLET Townhouses

(Coquitlam Centre area)

• 2 BR Townhouse • 3 BR Townhouse 1.5 bath, 2 levels, 5 appls, decorative fireplace, carport. Sorry no pets.

Call 604-942-2012 NEW WEST, Queensborough. 2 BR, Priv ent. Shared w/d. Ns/np. Nr bus & Skytrain. Suits 2 people. $750 incl hydro/heat. Avail Now. Call 604-307-9350

BBY BRIGHT with view 1 BR g/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/mo incls utils. 604-298-9149

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

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

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

WOODLAND PARK

TOWNHOMES Professionally managed family townhome complex on 28 acres located in beautiful Port Moody. Spacious 2 BR & 3 BR units, 5 appls, inste W/D, walk out bsmt, 1 parking. Cat friendly.

Contact 604-939-0221 woodland@rentmidwest.com

Dec. 12 - Dec. 18 Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Start nothing new before Dec. 30.You might hear from old acquaintances Sunday/Monday, or get the urge to write/call them. Do so, results will be fine. Follow your curiosity these two days. Explore unfamiliar neighbourhoods, figuratively perhaps. Life stops you short Tuesday – it wants you to rest. That’s better than losing your temper. Secrets, security quests succeed Wednesday. Though it’s a week of rest, privacy and contemplation, romantic desires/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 remains upbeat,yourpopularity’sstrong,hopesbuoyyoursteps, and life offers parties, entertainment, light flirtation. But don’t start any major projects or relationships before Dec. 30. A money situation or puzzle – perhaps with roots in last March – begins to gel, and a subtle but significant new path, new direction, begins to form. Odd that it takes place in a “backward-biased” period, but this seems more oriented toward healing the old than forming the new. Focus on this Sunday/ Monday. Mid-week’s active: have a list. Steer toward home, family Thursday onward. Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: Your energy and charisma surge upward Sunday/Monday. Trends are hitting “deep notes” or significant turning points, in career, worldly status, relations with governments or large companies, institutions, and in social life. Take a minute to contemplate your life, your path. In general, you should not start anything new, especially in relationships, before Dec. 30. But life might be starting some things for you; and if you can’t trust life, what can you trust? Go with the flow. Money has problems Tuesday, successes Wednesday. Be curious but safe Thursday onward. timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014

A30

HOME SERVICES

8010

Alarm/Security

ALARM 604-463-7919 Systems Ltd.

8020

Blinds & Draperies

BLACKOUT DRAPES. Cut light 100%. Save energy. Dampen sound. Innovative fabric in 42 colors. Free est. 604-506-6230

8055

Cleaning

Harmony Home Cleaning & Assistance 10%OFF your 1st cleaning! High Quality/Low Price/No HST Custom, Affordable Cleaning. Make your space beautiful! Call Misti, 778-846-6478 www.harmonyhomecleaning.ca

★ JIFFY Maid ★

A godsend for todays busy people. # 1 in housekeeping, bonded, 30 yrs exp. Family owned and operated. Rates $20/hr Exc. references. weekly/bi-monthly/monthly.

Call 604-467- 1361 ★HOLIDAY★ HOUSECLEANING

Let me make your home SPARKLE for Christmas! and all through the year! I will run errands too!.. 778-233-5859 (Coquitlam) #1 QUALITY Cleaning Service Homes & Business. Senior Disc. Low Rates. 604 724-8998 ★★★★A GIFT OF TIME ★★★★ Clean to perfection, Honest, Lic & Insured, Free Window Cleaning, Call 778-840-2421 Exp. Reliable European Cleaning, Holiday Cleanup, Res, Ref’s avail★ Call 604 760-7702 ★

8060

Concrete

CONCRETE & ASPHALT

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

LMD Ltd. 604-540-6567

DALL’ANTONIA CONCRETE Seniors discount. Friendly, family business, 40+ yrs. 604-240-3408

8073

Drainage

ARIES LANDSCAPE Construction Ret walls, fences, drainage, leaf blowing, snow rem. 604-808-9017

DRAIN TILES & WATER LINES Without Digging a Trench 604-294-5300

8075

The NOW COQUITLAM, PORT COQUITLAM, PORT MOODY, ANMORE AND BELCARRA

Friday, December 10, 2010

8080

Electrical

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

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 service call. Insured. Lic # 89402. Fast same day service guaranteed. We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

8087

Excavating

ABSOLUTE BOBCAT & EXCAVATION LTD.

• All Bobcat & Mini-X Services • Small Hauls Available • SNOW REMOVAL • Fast Reliable Service

Call Ryan: 604-329-7792

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

8105

Flooring/ Refinishing

THE ART OF HARDWOOD FLOORS Installations Refinishing & Repairs Dust Free. Affordable Rates! Free Estimates.

Call: 604-240-3344

GET ER’ DONE Flooring & Trim

Laminate & Hardwood

604-841-1855 604-466-9733

Artistry of Hardwood Floors

Refinish, sanding, install, dustless Prof & Quality work 604-219-6944

8125

Edgemont Gutters. Sales & Install 5’’ continuous gutter, minor repairs, cleaning. 604-420-4800 PRP GUTTER CLEANING & GUTTER REPAIRS. Free estimates 604-764-0399

8130

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

A MOVING EXPERIENCE WITH L & D ENTERPRISES !!! Fast & Dependable Special Rates Seniors Disc. Call 604-464-5872

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

8155

Landscaping

No job too big. No job too small. We keep it simple.

WINTER SPECIAL 10% Off Cleanups No HST on Installations

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

Please call Sherry

604-992-6654

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

8180

BE COOL! COLD FEET? Talk to Someone You Trust.

CENTRAL AIR INSTALLED CONDITIONING FURNACES Sears also installs ROOFING, WINDOWS, WINDOW COVERINGS & CARPETING

604-464-8600 ext 213

24 HOURS 1-800-4-MY-HOME • (1-800-469-4663)

8185

Moving & Storage

AFFORDABLE MOVING

TRUSTED HOME IMPROVEMENTS

1, 3, 5, 7 or 10 Ton $ From

We accept Visa, Mastercard & Interac Licenced & Insured Local & Long Distance FREE ESTIMATES • Seniors Discount

604-787-8061 604-537-4140

www.affordablemoversbc.com

B&Y MOVING Experienced Movers ~ 2 Men $50 ~

J.A. CONSTRUCTION

604-878-5232 SINCE 1997

Planning on RENOVATING? Check out the specialists in our Home Service Directory of the Classiﬁeds and get started on your project today! To advertise your Home Service Business call Classiﬁeds 604-444-3000

• Includes all Taxes • Licenced & Insured • Professional Piano Movers

604-708-8850

Start to Finish Plumbing & Renovations Repairs • Installation • Bathroom Reno We do it All Free Estimates & Guarantee Licenced • Affordable 20 yrs Experience Call Tony 604-816-2757

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

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

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

TWO BROTHERS MOVING Local & Long Distance 604-720-0931 • bc.moving@gmail.com • TwoGuysWithATruck.ca Moving, Storage, Free EST 604-628-7136. Visa, OK

Painting/ Wallpaper

8195

Kraft Painting & Decorating

PLUMBERS

Brush

Roller

PACIFIC ACE PLUMBING INC. •Repairs •Installation •Insured Free Est. Call • 778-836-8835

8240

Since 1983

FROM DESIGN TO FINISH

Fully Guaranteed, Worksafe Covered

RUDI 604-939-0697 or 778-838-2666

Specialties Include: Kitchen & Bath Improvements We Also Do: • Roofing • Sundecks • Door & Window Replacements

Magic Star Painting

Call Bill

Winter Specials 3 ROOMS 4 ROOMS $ 279 $359 Free Estimates

D&M PAINTING

Interior/Exterior Specialist Many Years Experience Fully Insured Top Quality, Quick Work Free Estimate

604-724-3832

PRIMO PAINTING Interior & Exterior

Christmas Special

15% OFF

Free Est. - 15 Years Exp. Insured /WCB

604-723-8434 Good Day Painting Fully Insured, Quality Work, Res/Comm, No Payment till Job is Completed! Call Thomas 604 377-1338 PAINTING Text. Ceilings & Drywall Repairs. Cove & Trim Finishing. Cer. Tiles. 604-521-1567.

8200

Decks/Patios/ Railings

UNITED VINYL SUNDECKS LTD.

• Waterproofing • Aluminum Awnings • Custom Aluminum Railings • Deck Renovations

Free Est.

942-5394

8250

Renovations & Home Improvement

TOTAL HOME RENOVATIONS

Spray

Call Now: 780-6510

Renovations & Home Improvement

Complete Bathroom Reno’s Suites, Kitchens,Tiling, Skylights, Windows, Doors, 604 521-1567 DAN THE HANDYMAN. Reno’s & Home Repairs, 20 yrs Exp. Free Estimates. ★ Call 604 715-3979 THOMAS DIAMOND Quality Renos, Repairs, Decks, Stairs etc. Precise, Reliable, Prof, Insured. Free Est. 604-710-7941. thomasdiamond1@hotmail.com

8250

Roofing

GL Roofing cedar shake, asphalt shingle, flat roofs BBB WCB clean gutters $80. 24/7 604-240-5362

8295

604-298-1222 www.chrisdalehomes.com

CORAZZA CONTRACTING Quality European Craftsmanship • • • •

renovations custom homes kitchens and baths over 20 yrs experience

Carlo 604-818-5919

FERREIRA HOME IMPROVEMENTS Additions ★ Renovations Concrete Forming ★ Decks Garages ★ Bathrooms Ceramic Tile ★ Drywall Hardwood Flooring ''Satisfaction Guaranteed''

NORM, 604-466-9733 Cell: 604-841-1855

PRP RENOVATIONS Kitchens, baths, tiling, flooring, painting, plumbing, gutters ★ Small jobs welcome ★ Insured, WCB

604-764-0399

K & E’S 24 HOUR SNOW PLOWING & SALTING Commercial & Residential Fully Insured trucke2k@hotmail.com

604-937-6633 604-349-5533

8309

★ Joseph’s Quality Tiles ★ Tile Installation & Supplies. Joe 604-518-0068 or 604-719-2212

8315

Roofing

Tree Services

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

Jerry 604-618-8585 Andrew 604-618-8585

ABC TREE MEN

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

8255

Rubbish Removal

604-RUBBISH 782-2474

* We Remove & Recycle Anything*

Free Est’s • Large or Small Jobs

10% OFF WITH THIS AD www.604rubbish.com

Winter storm trimming Dangerous Tree Removal Stump Grinding. Call now:

604-521-7594 604-817-8899

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

8335

Window Cleaning

$30 P/HR. Abe Moving & Delivery & Rubbish Removal. ★ Available 24 hours. Abe at: 604-999-6020

BOB’S WINDOW Gets that Clean, Clear Shine No Drops, No Drips, No Streaks Right into the corners! Serving you for over 20 yrs. Also do Gutters 604 588-6938

WILL HAUL out garages and bsmts, for little or no $ if saleable items are included. 604-936-8583

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

AUTOMOTIVE

9105

Auto Miscellaneous

$0 DOWN & WE MAKE YOUR 1st PAYMENT AT AUTO CREDIT FAST Need a vehicle? Good or Bad Credit? Call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 www.autocreditfast.ca DLN 30309

9125

Domestic

1998 EAGLE TALON ESI, 170k, 2.0 L, excellent condition, 5 spd, no accidents, silver exterior, grey interior. $3900. 604-763-3223

9145

Scrap Car Removal

FREE

Scrap/Car Removal No Wheels No Problem

2 HOUR

Service From Call

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

Tiling

A-1 TRI CRAFT TREE SERVICES (EST. 1986)

Family Owned & Operated

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

Snow Removal

$ BEST RATES $

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

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

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR

Top Quality Quick Work

8240

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

EXPERTS OF ALL ASPECTS OF PAINTING

EZ GO MOVERS Quick & Reliable Movers from$48 per hour

Plumbing

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Residential, Commercial,Apartments

Home Services

8220

AAA ADVANCE MOVING Experts in all kinds of Moving, Storage & Packing. Different from the Rest. 604-861-8885

Landscape Technician & Cert. Arborist

1 to 3 Men

Handyperson

Moving & Storage

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Gutters

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8185

★ HANDYMAN★ $30 per hour Call 604-762-6401

Contr 97222. 40 yrs exp. 1 stop! Reas. rates! BBB. 778-988-9493.

ALL WORK GUARANTEED

604-916-7729 JEFF

Handyperson

ABACUS ELECTRIC.ca Lic Elect

Drywall

Specializing in drywall & textured ceiling repairs, drywall ﬁnishing, stucco repairs, painting. Fully insured.

8130

To place your ad call

604-444-3000

9145

Scrap Car Removal

THE SCRAPPER SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

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(604) 209-2026

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Cash for junk cars! $100 to $1000 Ask about our $500 Credit!

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Visit our website @ www.surreyscrap.com Free tow, no wheels, no papers no problem! Hassle free friendly service. 2 hr service in most areas.

604 628 9044

9160

Sports & Imports

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604-761-7175

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2004 SUZUKI Swift, 4 door, auto, 125K, $4900, silver, D9921 Abbotsford area 604-855-6522

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