Coquitlam Now May 13 2011

As soon as he heard there were orcas in Burrard InletWednesday morning, Dave Price jumped in a boat.

The 50-year-old was rewarded with the rare sight of apod of the magnificent creatures that used to be calledkiller whales swimming, leaping and breaching.

Price got his orca sightingWednesday when a call camein at 7:30 a.m. that therewere whales under theIronworkers MemorialBridge. He leaped intoa boat with a co-workerwho used to work on whaletours.

“We looked out for them because we didn’t want to passthem,” recalled Price. “We spot them, cruise in slowly, killthe engine and start taking photographs.”

The social media world was full of comments aboutthe pod travelling in Burrard Inlet waters including PortMoody, and the conversation speculated that the largemammals were visiting Vancouver to support the Canucks— the team whose logo uses a killer-whale graphic.

FRIDAYMay 13, 2011

Former Coquitlam mayor Jon Kingsbury washanded a suspended sentence with two yearsprobation Thursday morning for fraud and per-sonation charges.

B.C. Supreme Court Justice Miriam Gropperordered Kingsbury to complete 150 commun-ity service hours over the next 18 months, aswas suggested in a joint submission from theCrown and defence. He must also pay $300 invictim surcharges.

Last month, Gropper found Kingsburyguilty of fraud over $5,000, personation withintent to gain advantage and causing someoneto utter a forged document. Kingsbury, whowas Coquitlam’s mayor from 1998 to 2005,was acquitted of a charge related to theft over$5,000.

The charges stem from a situation nearlythree years ago when Kingsbury took a formerbusiness associate’s travel trailer.

Kingsbury had previously entered into abusiness arrangement to buy half the inter-est in Jean Aussant’s company for $450,000.Kingsbury paid Aussant $24,000, which hebelieved to be a loan and Aussant believed to bea deposit.

Meanwhile, Aussant had traded in his traveltrailer and put a deposit on a newer one fromTravelhome RV Marketplace in Langley.

In August 2008, Kingsbury signed Aussant’sname on a work order at the Travelhomedealership to take the trailer, which he droveto a property in Shuswap. Kingsbury believed

he had a legal right to the trailer since Aussantowed him money. Aussant reported thetrailer stolen to Langley RCMP, who arrestedKingsbury in October 2008.

Following an out-of-court settlement forcivil litigation, Kingsbury has been the lawfulowner of the trailer.

However, at Thursday’s sentencing, Gropperordered that Kingsbury return Aussant’s per-sonal items left behind in the trailer. He mustalso have no direct or indirect contact withAussant or his wife, except through counsel oranother professional service.

Gropper said the sentence is meant to act asa denunciation and deterrent.

“Mr. Kingsbury’s actions were impulsive butnot spur-of-the-moment,” Gropper said. Thetrailer was Aussant’s personal property and notpart of a business deal between the two men,she noted.

Kingsbury engaged in two deceits, Gropperfound: first, he said he was Aussant; and sec-ondly, he said he would bring the trailer back

after the weekend.However, Gropper noted that Kingsbury has

significant credibility in the community andhas no criminal record. She said he has beenpublicly embarrassed, his image has been tar-nished and he now suffers health problems.

“This incident is an isolated event,” Groppersaid.

Kingsbury must report to the probationoffice within 72 hours.

Outside the courtroom, Kingsbury said heplans to file an appeal.

He said he was never in business withAussant, nor did he have any intention of beingin business with him.

“I think the whole thing just got mis-construed from the start,” said 64-year-oldKingsbury.

Similarly, Aussant said Kingsbury was nevera business partner since he never purchasedany shares in his company.

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It’s still on the books, and they’renot off the hook.

The Golden Spike Days Societyrequested that all, or a portion, of the$14,000 it owes to the City of PortMoody as part of a loan re-payment beforgiven.

Port Moody council rejected thatidea Tuesday, and has instead optedfor another route: the society has untilOctober when its fiscal year ends toreview its finances and report back ona new repayment schedule.

“Forgiving this loan, to me, wouldnot be appropriate,” Coun. MeghanLahti said Tuesday. “We made it veryclear when we made the loan that wehad some pretty serious questions tothe people that were organizing it withregards to plans that they had.”

“It would have to be a pretty extra-ordinary situation before I would,in fact, gift them the money,” addedCoun. Diana Dilworth,adding that she is“very optimistic” thatthe money will be paidback at some point.

The society origin-ally borrowed $16,000from the city in 2009,a loan that becamenecessary due to dwin-dling sponsorships,cuts to provincialgaming grants and therecession, accordingto society presidentSally Comin.

Comin said Thursday that $2,000

was paid back to the city last year, andanother $5,000 was supposed to bepaid this year. That figure has changed

to $2,500, she said.“We’re not entirely

upset with [council’s]response because itwill be revisited againin October [and wewill] not be worry-ing about it until ourfinancial year end sowe can move on withthis year’s festival andnot be worried aboutthat at the moment,”Comin said. “Itdepends completely on

how the festival does this year, as tohow we will be working out the pay-

ment schedule with them.”Comin acknowledged that this

year’s rendition of the yearly festival,which runs July 1 to 3, will be scaledback due to budgetary concerns.

Mayor Joe Trasolini tried to amendthe payment timeline by suggestingthat any repayments be deferred until2012, though council disagreed.

“The Golden Spike celebration isthe event in the City of Port Moody,”he said an interview Thursday. “Onemust recognize that this is run by vol-unteers that put in long, hard-workinghours to have this event … so I amsympathetic to their challenges espe-cially in the last couple of years, sincethe economy has been what it is.”

Council unanimously agreed to waituntil October for repayment.

Golden Spike gets extension on loan

“It would have to bea pretty extraordi-

nary situation beforeI would, in fact, giftthem the money.”

Diana DilworthPort Moody Councillor

The referendum results still stand, but the fund-ing mechanism will likely change.

That was the message from Port Moody Mayor JoeTrasolini Thursday, in response to council’s deci-sion to hold off on borrowing up to $16 million for arevamped Fire Hall No. 1.

Port Moody council voted unanimously Tuesday toreconsider the borrowing bylaw to finance the newhall after a newly minted fire department task force— consisting of councillors, city staff and firefight-

ers — delivers a series of alternative recommenda-tions on June 28.

“I believe that the work of the task force isextremely important and it is going to be comingout with a variety of recommendations,” Trasolinisaid Thursday. “But regardless of what they comeup with, they will be in tune with the community …we want to build a state-of-the-art fire hall [that’s]adequate for today’s needs and also that would allowfuture expansion.”

One month ago, 9.2 per cent of Port Moody’seligible voters cast ballots in a referendum thatasked if they were in favour of borrowing funds toreplace Fire Hall No. 1. In total, 58 per cent of voters

supported plans to borrow up to $16 million to berepaid over a 30-year period.

Ten days later, however, council voted 4-2 againstadopting the bylaw to borrow the money, citing thelow voter turnout. Mayor Joe Trasolini opposed theborrowing bylaw along with councillors MeghanLahti, Karen Rockwell and Gerry Nuttall, whilecouncillors Mike Clay and Bob Elliott voted infavour. Coun. Diana Dilworth was absent.

Since that time, members of the public havedecried that vote as being undemocratic. Councillorstried to distance themselves from those sentiments

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Police have arrested aman they say is respon-sible for a series of

brutal attacks on women inCoquitlam andother commun-ities.

The allegedassailant, 32-year-old JoonWoo Lim fromSurrey, wastaken into custody Friday. Heappeared in provincial courtTuesday on multiple chargesof robbery and other crimes.

Police hope the arrestwill allow the community tobreathe a little easier, saidSgt. Peter DeVries from NorthVancouver RCMP.

“When something like thishappens, it puts everyone’shackles up,” he said. “No onewants to imagine there is avicious criminal on the looseattacking women. It’s a …testament to the hard workof the officers involved thatthis person has been appre-hended.”

The alleged attacks tookplace within hours of oneanother Thursday.

Police were first alertedto the spree at about 6:30a.m. when someone pushed ayoung woman to the groundnear the intersection ofMountain Highway and East

27th Street and stole herbackpack before climbing intoa car and fleeing.

Two hours later, anotherwoman was report-edly assaulted by aman who hit herwith a blunt objectbefore taking off ina vehicle.

Later thesame morning,

Coquitlam RCMP said anelderly woman was attacked,knocked to the ground androbbed of her purse nearPatricia Avenue and HastingsStreet. Again the suspect leftin a car.

Police believe there mayalso have been other inci-dents involving the sameman, including an allegedattack on Lansdowne Drive inCoquitlam in which a suspectreportedly rear-ended thevictim in her vehicle and thenassaulted her when she gotout to inspect the damage.

That incident was “particu-larly violent,” according topolice, as the victim had to betreated in hospital.

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Port Moody takeson Fairmont casePort Moody police have

been asked to investigate the

death of a man from the eastKootenay town of Fairmontafter he allegedly killed him-self in front of local RCMPofficers.

Columbia Valley RCMPwent to the 58-year-old man’shouse May 10 after receivinga complaint from anotherFairmont resident. Accordingto the RCMP, the man was indistress and made disturbingcomments and then “took hisown life.”

The Columbia Valleydetachment has asked PortMoody police to take over theinvestigation because RCMPofficers were present when theman died.

The B.C. Coroners Serviceis also involved in the case todetermine the man’s cause ofdeath.

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Alexa’s all-starsTwo Coquitlam police offi-

cers have been deemed amongthe all-stars of impaired driv-ing enforcement as part of theannual provincial recognition.

Const. Rudy Étienne andConst. Tarjinder Dheri are twoof the top 25 impaired drivinginvestigators in B.C., earningpositions on the all-star mem-bers of Alexa’s Team for 2010.

The BCAA Road SafetyFoundation honoured 92

police officers for their dili-gence in removing impaireddrivers from the roads.

Eleven of those officers arebased in Coquitlam. Étienneand Dheri were recognizedalongside Const. DavinderLally.

Laurel Middelaer was pres-ent to award the officers.Middelaer’s young daughter,Alexa, was killed by a drunkdriver while feeding horses atthe side of a road in Delta.

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Linda Balzer wants to putlove on permanent lockdownin the City of the Arts.

The Port Moody residentappeared before councilTuesday to pitch the idea ofestablishing a space on thepier at Rocky Point Park for aseries of “love locks” to recog-nize the ties that bind.

Whether it’s betweenlovers, family, friends or evenfor a pet owner, the conceptbehind a love lock is simple:the initials of the two partiesin question are inscribed ona lock and placed in a perma-nent location. From there, thekey is thrown away “so thattheir love would be lockedforever.”

“Locking your love with apadlock is the perfect, symbol-ic way of letting those signifi-cant people in your life know

just how important they areto you,” Balzer said Tuesday.

The impetus behindBalzer’s presentation Tuesdaycame from a country thatknows a thing or two about allthings amore.

While vacationing in Italywith her husband, the pairspotted a similar installationin a seaside town that had aseries of love locks set up ona pier.

“I have further looked intothis and found that they were,indeed, love locks,” she said.“And they are all around theworld. And I believe, that wein Port Moody should be thefirst in the Lower Mainland tohave them.”

Balzer went on to note thatthe love lock phenomenonis believed to have started inChina, and has spread to othercountries including SouthKorea, Japan, Guam, Italy,Hungary, Latvia, Russia andthe United States.

In fact, a small townin western Nevada calledLovelock has devoted parts ofits city square for a perma-nent installation of a series oflove locks.

It’s Balzer’s hope that ashort rail will be installed atthe pier to facilitate a “naturalgrowing piece of art,” onethat will buoy local businesseswhile at the same time makePort Moody a tourist des-tination for wedding photos,proposals and other forms ofcelebration.

“We have many weddingparties and events in our veryown Rocky Point Park,” shesaid. “People come to our pierand have their photos taken,and I think it would bringmany, many more people toour city if we in Port Moodyhad a place where they couldlock their love forever.”

Her proposal was met withwhat seemed to be unanimoussupport from all council

members, with Coun. MikeClay suggesting that he’d liketo see other areas in the parkexamined as well.

“It was a very interestingpresentation,” Mayor JoeTrasolini said in an interviewThursday.

“It is very symbolic ofpeople’s love for another, andhaving a physical presence tocelebrate that type of love isgreat.”

Council will deliberate onwhether to authorize staff tohelp out with the project atthe city’s next council meet-ing on May 24.

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Tuesday, noting that the referendum resultswill remain in place.

What will change, however, is how muchthe total price tag comes in at, and where thefunding sources will come from.

“There was a perception out in the publicthat their vote hadn’t counted. I hope that,even though this is dealing with the bylaw, I’mhoping that that will alleviate their concerns

in that they will understand that the vote thatthey made on the referendum did count,” saidCoun. Gerry Nuttall.

“We feel it’s prudent,” added Coun. KarenRockwell.

“We feel we’re going to achieve some signifi-cant savings, but we want to keep the optionsfor a partial borrowing if needed at the end ofthe day following the final recommendations ofthe task force.”

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Ioften find myself up late at night. Well, I guessmost would correct me that, in fact, I’m up early.It is at these ghastly hours that I do my home-

work because I didn’t do it earlier, when I know Ishould have.

In hindsight, I calculate how muchtime I really had to do my work — butthen I remind myself that it was mychoice to go out, thus it’s my respon-sibility to make up for lost time. And Ido this with a sense of satisfaction know-ing that years from now I will rememberthe rock show and not my late Frenchhomework.

I haven’t always had this mindset. Theimportance of school has been empha-sized for much of my life that it is nosurprise that I have become obsessed with my grades— so much so that I’m starting to cave under thepressure I put upon myself.

I have been asked before, and yet often dismissthe question: Why do I push myself so hard? Whydo I feel this gut-wrenching need to do so well? Is itreally worth getting this stressed out about?

Every year I’ve been raising the bar higher and

higher, but this year I’ve found myself like a highjumper who has knocked down the bar in mid air.I walk away from the failed jump, only to try again,as I’ve been taught to. Again, I knock it down. Untilnow, I have always managed to make it over. But I

need to realize that I can’t let this con-sume me. There is so much more to lifethan just high school grades.

I manage to say this and yet I am stilleasing into the idea. Being at the endof my secondary schooling, my mind isbeginning to open to new ways of think-ing. Among many, I have been exploringwhat the definition of “beneficial” is tome, and in general, I’m questioning allthat I value. One query in mind, how-ever, always seems to linger: years from

now, what will you remember?I have always had constant inhibitions between

school and play. I want to go to my friend’s house,but I really shouldn’t on a weekday. Regardless ofmy choice, I would always have a sense of regret, butI’ve been working to overcome this imbalance.

Now nearing the last couple months of highschool, if there was ever a time to focus, now is it.

However, I find that I seem to be doing the opposite,and yet I don’t feel as regretful as I once did. Ask anyof my friends and they will tell you that I am notspontaneous, but here I am, at the most crucial timein my schooling, and only now have begun to acceptsuch whim into my life.

From garbage fashion shows, to documentaryfilm festivals, to school plays, little seems left of myweekends except a Sunday night.

With friends or alone, I attend these events withfull knowledge that not only have I yet to touch myhomework, but that I will undoubtedly be staying upquite late to finish it.

But lately when opportunities have begun to arise— a charity music concert or a free invitation tothe ballet — I can’t help but think to myself, whywouldn’t I go?

In retrospect, I see myself years from now think-ing about the choices I’ve made and being thankfulthat, after years of stressful work, I finally took thetime to do good for myself — agreeing that it was allworth it.

Re: “Why do so many youths decide not to vote?”column, Friday, April 15.

After reading this column it is obvious to methat we need to take a look at the agerequirement for voting in Canada.

Clearly Will Goldbeck is at least ascapable as many people his senior tomake an informed decision.

I have voted in every election since Ibecame eligible at the age of 19 in theearly 1970s. In spite of these years ofexperience, some of the points Will makes come asrevelations to me, especially the one about the fearof being selected for jury duty. That’s a big issue initself.

Here is something to consider for young people:The decisions being made on your behalf by people

much older than you, with very different priorities,will affect you for the rest of your life. You will bedealing with the results of these decisions long after

these leaders are gone. Why not have asay in your future?

Don’t go after the “bones” they throwto you. For example, in a previous prov-incial election, people who like to speedwere offered the bone of getting rid ofphoto radar.

Think of the bigger picture, what kindof a society do you want?

I am very confident that if everyone makes aninformed decision we will all be better off.

Francis LemieuxPort Moody

Premier Christy Clark completed her pol-itical comeback Wednesday, winning abyelection in Gordon Campbell’s former

riding of Vancouver-Point Grey.Byelections, despite their low voter turn-

outs, often serve as a temperature check onthe political climate. It is typically seen as anopportunity for voters to signal their satisfac-tion or lack thereof with those currently inpower. Clark acknowledged Wednesday thatthe governing party hasn’t won a byelectionin 30 years — making this week’s victory anexception to the rule.

But it was no landslide win, in keeping withbyelection results that speak louder than justthe ballots cast.

The premier defeated NDP challenger DavidEby by a shade under 600 votes. In fact, Ebyled for most of the evening, with Clark inchingahead and gaining momentum as the last bal-lot boxes were counted.

Both sides of the provincial political worldexpected the race to be close, and Clark admit-ted that the close result shows the B.C. Liberalscan neither take their support for granted norcount on the NDP vote to be split.

Political science professor Norman Ruff saiddefeat was “unthinkable” for the Liberals,whose strategy for party rebuilding wouldhave been severely derailed had she lost.

The NDP’s candidate is a well-known civilliberties and poverty activist. Eby was elatedwith the result, telling party faithful theLiberals are in trouble if a first-timer couldalmost unseat the premier.

Now, Clark could be back on the floor ofthe legislature and amid the hurly-burly ofquestion period as early as May 24, accordingto Elections B.C. She begins the hard work ofmeeting high expectations in a condensed per-iod of time.

The premier would do well to stave offany post-byelection amnesia in the next twoweeks.

May you live in interesting times, oneChinese proverb notes. Wednesday’s byelec-tion offered not only lessons for both provin-cial parties, but also signalled more interestingpolitical times to come.

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Legislating common senseis a sad reality on our roads

Driving a car is a right, not a privilege, andthe sooner the government understands this,the better off we’ll all be.

Everyone’s getting fed up with the constantinterference by the government to take the joyout of driving. First it was thatconstrictive seatbelt law. Everyoneknows that when you get into ahigh-speed accident, being ejecteda few hundred metres is prefer-able to being mangled up in thattwisted ball of steel.

And what’s with all these speedlimits? You don’t have to be a genius to realizethe folly in this kind of thinking. When you’regoing from point A to point B, the faster yougo, the less time you will be on the road. Lesstime on the road means the less chance youwill be involved in an accident.

A vast majority of drivers know that four-way stops are a mere suggestion. How manyaccidents are caused by the silly people whoactually stop and get rear-ended?

The powers that be say we are doing toomany things to distract ourselves when driving.That’s ludicrous. Why else would car manufac-turers put in mirrors if it wasn’t for women toput on their makeup or men to shave in thishustle-bustle world we live in?

Finally, doesn’t the government understandthe concept of hands-free driving? Many of ushave mastered the art of driving with a coffeein one hand and a cellphone in the other whilesteering with our knees. Besides, today’s mod-ern cars practically drive themselves.

In all seriousness, the fact that the govern-ment has to legislate common sense whenit comes to driving is an indictment of theless-than-serious approach many take when

it comes to driving a vehicle. Last year, therewere 104 deaths (45 in the Lower Mainland) inB.C. alone that were directly attributed to driv-ers distracted by cellphones, etc.

I can’t imagine the heartache and tormentof families who lost a loved one to a driver whothought a phone call was more important thansomeone’s life.

These are not accidents, butdeliberate acts of negligence. Ourpenalties for someone taking a lifewith a vehicle are ludicrous. Veryrarely do we see jail time unless it’sa repeat offender; then it’s only acouple of years.

There were 3,000 citations givenout in February for people who were usingtheir cellphone. We just don’t seem to get it.

I am not an innocent myself. A few years ago,I received a ticket in the mail for going througha red light. I was fuming — that is, until mywife looked at the picture and said, “What areyou complaining about? You ran a red light!”

Like the old axiom, if you can’t pay the fine,don’t do the crime.

Neil SwansonCoquitlam

Four and a half years later,Evergreen questions abound

On Oct. 12, 2006, TransLink announced theEvergreen Line with a report to the TransLinkBoard’s Oct. 18 meeting that recommendedproceeding to the detailed design phase of theEvergreen Line project and continuing withefforts to close a $400-million gap betweenfunds committed to the project and the total$970-million cost of construction

On Sept. 11, 2009, the second update wasreleased by the Evergreen Line project. Theupdate stated that contractor selection will

begin in early to mid 2010, environmentalassessment to be completed in 2010, with con-struction to proceed in late 2010. The updatealso announced open houses for the environ-mental assessment process for September 2009and open houses for preliminary design inOctober and November 2009

Now the project has an estimated $1.4-bil-lion dollar cost (an increase of $430 million), isstill waiting for the environmental assessmentcertificate to be issued and has a tentative dateof 2014 for completion. Serious questions mustbe asked of TransLink that require irrevocableanswers:

What is the scheduled date for the environ-mental assessment certificate?

What is the start date for the project?What is the completion date for the project?How many dollars have been spent in total

to date for any and all issues including, but notlimited to, two changes in technologies, mar-keting, administration, engineering, etc., since2006 on the Evergreen Line?

As a taxpayer, one must ask whether the pol-itics of delay and the ineptitude that surroundsthis project really cost the taxpayers of BritishColumbia a further $430 million, and if so, whois accountable for this?

With a provincial population of an estimatedfour million as of April 2011, the incompetenceof this project management has cost eachperson — man, woman and child — a further$94.42 in direct project costs and delayed orimpacted significantly the growth and econ-omies of the Tri-Cities region.

It has been four and a half years since theannouncement of the Evergreen Line, and Iwould estimate multiple tens of millions of dol-lars have been spent. Where are we now, andwho is accountable in TransLink?

Douglas A. MazurCoquitlam

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diagnosed with adenocarcinoma ofthe stomach, or stomach cancer, at31 years of age.

He was told by his doctor he hadapproximately six months to live andthat the survival rate for stomachcancer patients beyond five years waszero per cent.

Caverly was diagnosed in 1997.Today, 14 years later, he is a happyfather of two living with his wifeSara, daughter Katy and son Rhys in

Maple Ridge. He’s had 80 per cent ofhis stomach removed with surgery,but he maintains 100per cent of hisenthusiasm for life.

“You knowyou’re in troublewhen the doctorphones you andtells you to bringyour spouse andthey take you intotheir office instead of theirexamining room,” Caverly recalls ofthat day in February of 1997.

“I remember she was very blunton the situation. She said ‘You have

stomach cancer andthere’s nothing

much you can do.’I was shocked;we were bothshocked. Sarastarted cryingright away.”

What followedwas an immediate

operation, followed by anintense three months of chemother-apy. The Caverlys were told that,

should the operation be successful,there would be a 70-per-cent chancethat the cancer could return and thatthe chemotherapy would virtuallyobliterate any opportunity for themto have children in the future.

“I was devastated,” says Sara,“but Chris didn’t dwell on it. Hedid everything he could to fight. Helooked at that 70-per-cent chancethe cancer could return and said‘There’s a 30-per-cent chance that itwon’t, so I’ll take it.’”

Sara also didn’t sit still while herhusband battled his illness. That

same year, she got them involvedwith the Canadian Cancer Society’sRelay For Life after seeing their signsin the neighbourhood.

“I felt like it was something weshould do,” she says. “We couldn’tjust continue with our lives and pre-tend like nothing happened.”

Since then, Caverly’s Crusadershas been a regular team participatingin the relay each year and the teamhas raised more than $100,000 forcancer research and cancer patients.

Caverly’s Crusaders raise more than $100,000

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“I don’t think I could havedone it without Sara — shewas the rock of the family,”Caverly recalls. “While I wastrying to keep myself togeth-er, she was busy trying tokeep everything else together.She was always there to kickmy butt whenever I started tolose focus. She wouldn’t letme falter. I can’t even describewhat she means to me for sav-ing my life.”

“One of the big things forus is the survivor lap at therelay,” says Sara. “Chris ran itin 1997 and he’s still doing it14 years later. We always havea good cry during the survivorlap. The whole day is like anemotional roller-coaster.”

For the Caverlys, the relayis all about people supportingpeople and banding togetheras a team against cancer. In2000, despite the odds againstthem, they were blessed withthe birth of their son.

For Caverly, his struggleagainst cancer hasn’t slowedhim down.

“I made two goals formyself at that time,” he said.“I wanted to reach the age of40 and I wanted to walk mydaughter down the aisle whenshe gets married.”

He has already accom-plished one of those goals,having surpassed 40 years of

age, and is eagerly waiting toaccomplish the second.

“I want people to knowthat cancer isn’t necessarilya death sentence,” he said. “Ilooked at it as a life sentence.It helped me find out what isimportant in life. It’s aboutspending time with your fam-ily. It may sound strange, butgetting cancer is one of thebest things that happened tous. It brought us so muchcloser and our relationshiphas never been stronger.”

Caverly has some moreadvice for people who are suf-fering from the debilitatingdisease.

“I want to encourage peopleto talk about it. I want peopleto know that there are sur-vivors out there and if you’regoing through it now, you canbe a survivor too. You don’thave to go through it alone.”

Expect to see Caverly’sCrusaders in their 15th yearat the Relay in June and everyyear for as long as they areable.

• The Canadian CancerSociety’s Relay for Life iscelebrating its 20th anni-versary. For information onCoquitlam’s Relay For Life,visit www.relaybc.ca/coquit-lam.

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Survivors’ lap is emotional

Photo submitted

The story of the Caverlys — Rhys (from left), Sara, Chrisand Katy — continues to inspire a Relay for Life team.

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King Edward Street will be closed betweenWoolridge Street andUnited Boulevard from 9:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. on May 13 and 14.

This closure will see another concrete support structure raised aswell as steel girders installed. For the safety of the public during thiswork, King Edward Street betweenWoolridge Street and UnitedBoulevard will be closed to traffic.

Businesses with deliveries, or requiring access, to United Boulevardduring these times should be advised to use alternate access routes.

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in glass crafting know-how toPoCo’sLeighSquarefor aninteractiveworkshopon May 14.

From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., theworkshop will take participantsthrough the ins and outs of vari-ous copper foil techniques, cover-ing off on cutting, shaping, foil-ing, soldering and finishing.

Bryant is one of a number ofdifferent artists who are cur-rently being showcased in LeighSquare Community Arts Villageas part of the current installationMetamorphosis, which depictsthree-metre-high rendering of adragonfly sculpture.

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PoCo seeks artists forfarmers market

The City of Port Coquitlam isreaching out to artists interestedin participating in the city’s Artat the Market event to be held inlate June.

The deadline for applicationsis May 15, and Port Coquitlamis looking for “potters, jewelers,painters, photographers and alltypes of crafts,” according to apress release from the city.

The event itself is taking placefrom 3 to 7 p.m. on Thursday,June 30 and will coincide withthe third instalment of theannual Port Coquitlam FarmersMarket.

E-mail [email protected] or call 604-467-7433 for application details.

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The Scene

Stainedglass subjectof Saturdayworkshop

From 140 down to five,Coquitlam’s Free CityCollective is now playing the

waiting game, as opposed to justplaying.

The local progressive rock bandis knee-deep in a battle of the bandstype contest that could see themland a coveted spot at this year’sLive at Squamish festival in August.

Citing influences ranging fromRadiohead and Led Zeppelin to

Supertramp and the Beatles, thegroup has already survived theonline voting process that pared 140submissions down to five. A panel ofjudges is now determining who willbe the winner of the contest, andthat decision is expected sometimenext week.

“It would be really nice to get thespot in the festival, but the exposureitself — being in the top five andhaving people plug it — has beenincredible,” said singer and key-boardist Ben Rowley. “We’ve beenconnected to an entirely new fanbase.”

Slated for Aug. 20 and 21, the big-ticket summer concert event willfeature mainstream, headliner actslike Metric, Weezer, Shad and BlackMountain.

The winner of the contest will getto play alongside those headliners,on top of getting their own rider,dressing room, backstage massages

and $250.As is the case with any type of

online-drive contest, getting theword out has entailed lots of time infront a keyboard, although not thetype made by Yamaha.

“In terms of the amount of workwe’ve had to do for this contest,we’ve never had to work this hard tosecure a spot in anything,” Rowleysaid.

“The social media aspect of it wasa huge, huge undertaking. Everysingle one of us was on the com-puter every day for eight hours a daymessaging people.”

Outside of Rowley, a Coquitlamresident, the group is rounded outby Coquitlam bassist Derek Rohde,Port Moody guitarist Sam Romero,Coquitlam guitarist Theo Milloy andJun Choi, a Richmond native whowas recently enlisted as the group’snew drummer.

The band’s former drummer,

Ben’s brother Brandon, served asinspiration for their video for thetrack “Indian Arm,” the same clipthat the band entered into the Liveat Squamish contest.

Brandon was injured in a severecar accident that aggravated under-lying genetic problems in his wrist,rendering him unable to continuedrumming with the band.

“[My lyrics] all come from per-sonal experience,” Rowley said. “Itcomes from trying to understandthe world and the way things workand ultimately knowing that I’mnever going to figure it out fully.But I’m trying my best and I’m try-ing to say things that resonate withme and in turn, hopefully resonatewith lots of other people.”

The band has one EP availablecalled Western Vulture and is in theprocess of recording their first-fulllength album. For information, seewww.freecitycollective.com.

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In an unexpected plot twist, a classroomwriting project flourished into a publishednovel for one Port Coquitlam teacher.

Cheryl Angst, a Grade 6 and 7 teacher atMinnekhada Middle School, signed her classup for the young writers’ program through theNational Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) inNovember 2009.

For the 30-day challenge, Grade 6 studentshad to write a 6,000-word novel while Grade 7students wrote 7,000 words. Angst joined in towrite 50,000 words in a month.

She began writing a science fiction novel,since she is a long-time fan of the genre.

“Basically it’s about a retired officer whothought he was done after the war who getssucked into investigating the truth behindrumours about a planned alien attack on

Earth,” Angst said. “It’s kind of for everybody.In the industry, you term it as space opera. It’sabout the people. It’s not so much about thehard science. I don’t go into detail on how thespaceships fly or anything like that. It’s moreabout how the characters interact with eachother and how they solve problems.”

She used her own writing as a teaching toolto help students slog their way through thecreative process.

“With teaching, we do a lot of modelling. Wedo a lot of showing,” she said.

“So when we were talking about plot orcharacters or dialogue, I’d pull up some of thestuff I’d written to use as an example for themwith their novels. That’s when the kids reallygot involved.”

The students urged Angst to finish her noveland get it published, and that’s exactly whatshe did.

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Well, you now have the perfect option, righthere in Coquitlam - Rockwell’s Grill & Bar.

The Canadian-owned chain of restaurantsrecently opened the doors of its newesteatery.The staff invites residents to come inand experience for themselves what makesthis restaurant and bar such an appealingand perfect place to meet up for just about

any eating occasion. Be it a relaxing and lingering meal, a quick bite before or after the game or maybe just somedrinks and appies in the bar, says Juri Raiska, General Operations Manager.The Rockwell’s experience is inspiredby the life of Rockwell himself; a man of many intrigues whose life experiences are arguably part-mythical butnone the less legendary. He is an explorer, an adventurer and man of the world. A lover of fine wines, seductivespirits and well-crafted beer. His most defining character, however, is his passion for food. The Rockwell’s menuis inspired by the vast flavors he has discovered from his treks around the world. This theme and the oversizedworld map, which is wallpapered onto the ceiling, dictates the menu. Whether you hanker for some Asian, French,Mediterranean or Mexican, Rockwell’s culinary offerings span the globe. “We chose Coquitlam to open our fourthrestaurant because it’s a growing community and we wanted to offer residents an alternative to their diningenjoyment, in a fun and relaxed atmosphere,” adds Raiska.

Rockwell’s trademark is its method of slow cooking, called suvi.The lamb shank, pork chops and back ribs areslow cooked for 36 hours to bring out all the juicy mouthwatering goodness; literally the meat will fall off the bonein succulent morsels.

At Rockwell’s Grill & Bar, the food is about freshness and quality ingredients; un-adultered products with healthymindful trends, using all natural products where ever possible. “We source out local products as much as pos-sible,” adds Raiska.“We serve wild, Coho salmon, local Pacific cod, free range chicken and organic beef.We aren’ttrying to reinvent the wheel, we are just trying to put a new twist to old favorites,” says Raiska. Signature appetiz-ers on the menu include the Sweet Chili Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Popcorn Rock Shrimp and four variations of flatbread.The Rockwell’s menu was completely revamped earlier this year under the direction and creative talents ofrenowned executive chef, Jim Romer. Warmth in service and surroundings pervades every minute of your visit toRockwell’s.

Rockwell’s other locations in Mission, Cloverdale and on North Road in Coquitlam have built a reputation for itsunpretentious style, casual yet elegant, and inspires a palpable joie d’vivre in the diverse diners that converge in itsspacious dining room. Drop into the newest location in Coquitlamand enjoy some tantalizing cuisine from all over the world. AtRockwell’s it’s all about bringing it all together - superb food qualityand menu variety, exceptional service and the perfect ambience for“your” dining experience.The staff at Rockwell’s looks forward towelcoming you.

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Tri-Cities students shineonline in The NOW’snew web gallery of local

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many studentachievementsand school initia-tives that occurthroughout the yearthrough our photogallery, which iscalled “Tri-Citiesstudents are a classact.” You can viewphotos of students,teachers and schoolevents at www.the-nownews.com.

We invite readers to send usa photo or two of their school-related events, which will beposted this standing photogallery as often as possible.

We hope the collection willshow a slice of the myriadactivities that happen in theschool community.

To submit, e-mail betweenone and three photos to [email protected] with“Class Act” in the subject line.Photos should be .jpeg format,high resolution and about onemegabyte in size.

If possible, please includenames of people featured inthe photos and any other

important information.Submitted photos will be

published as space allows.

Artistic expressionRiverview

Secondary stu-dents are explor-ing the themeof kindnessthrough art.

Artist JosephBankier and 29art 10 studentshave created amixed mediacollection about

kindness to self, others, theenvironment and nature. Theyalso explored ways to fosterpositive change by focusing

on local and global priorities.Bankier, who combines

graphics with poetry, workedwith the Riverside studentsthrough a short residency.

“Joseph’s inspiring ideasaround kindnessbrought outthe best inmy art 10students,”said artteacherKellySeldon in apress release.

“I am impressedwith how eloquently theyhave expressed their thoughtsthrough their mixed mediapaintings which they are

thrilled to share with you inthis show.”

The 29 colourful canvaseswill be on display at LeighSquare Community ArtsVillage at 2253 Leigh Square

from May 19 to June27.

The display,called “SOEN:The Seeds ofImportancein Kindness

to Self, Others,Environment

and Nature” willhave an opening recep-

tion on Thursday, May 19from 5 to 7 p.m. with artistsin attendance. Admission isfree.

Photo gallery highlights schools

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Dr. Charles Best Secondary graphics students team upwith Crossroads Hospice to create a dragonfly float forthe Rotary May Day Parade in Port Coquitlam.

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Some people find it sad whenthe little ones outgrow theirhome and must move on.

But for the Hyde Creek WatershedSociety, it’s a cause of celebration.

Tri-Cities residents of all agesare invited to help the Hyde CreekWatershed Society members releasethousands of coho smolts and fryinto the creek this Sunday.

The smolts have spent 18 monthsgrowing in the rearing pond at thePort Coquitlam facility.

It’s time for them to begin theirlong journey from Hyde Creek to theocean.

They will remain in the saltwaterfor up to two years and then returnback to Hyde Creek to spawn.

Residents can help by carrying

a bucket of fish to the creek andreleasing them.

While at the hatchery, childrenand parents can visit the educationcentre and have a tour with one ofthe volunteer members.

The centre features a fully oper-ational fish hatchery that raisesapproximately 40,000 coho and 5,000chum each season. There is also an

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Interpretive grounds with nativeplants illustrate the benefits of“naturescaping” practices.

There is also a classroom for 30students, who learn about watershedconcepts and models that affectinvertebrates and salmonids.

Exhibits will be set up, along with

a fundraising hotdog barbecue, onSunday, May 15 from 10 a.m. to 3p.m. at 3636 Coast Meridian Rd.,Port Coquitlam.

Parking is available at the HydeCreek Recreation Centre on LaurierAvenue.

For more information, see thesociety’s website at www.hydecreek.org or call 604-461-3474.

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Did you know that thereis an InternationalSafer Internet Day?

Me neither. But I receiveda news release about it withsome guidelines for parentsthat make a lotof sense. So,although wemissed the actualday, let’s take alook at some basiccommon-sensemessages aboutkeeping our kidssafe online.

It would be niceto suggest that theeasy way is to simply keep thekids away from technology,but that’s not going to hap-pen. It’s imperative that kidslearn how to effectively andsafely use technology if theyare going to be prepared forschool, post-secondary educa-tion and the workplace.

Safer Internet use is allabout parental involvement:setting guidelines and beinginvolved and guiding yourchild in the online world thesame way you do in theireveryday lives. You need to beinvolved in their Internet use.At the same time you need torespect their privacy. Their e-mail, texts and i-messages areprivate.

• Educate yourself aboutthe Internet. It’s importantto be knowledgeable aboutthe Internet, because even ifyou don’t have a computer athome, your child can access itat school, at a friend’s house,or at your public library.

• Create a family agreement

for Internet use, includinghours of use, which sites canbe accessed and which onesshouldn’t be.

• Place your computer in acentral, open location, like the

living room, soInternet use canbe supervised. Acomputer (IPad,tablet, phone orwhatever) in thebedroom at nightis a bad idea. Theymay spend hoursonline instead ofsleeping.

• Look at thesites your child or teen visits.Have them show you theirfavourites and discuss whythey chose them.

• Understand, however,that they will likely not wantto “friend” you on their socialnetworking sites. Think aboutit; that is the equivalent ofyour parents listening in onall your conversations withfriends. How would you havefelt if that were happening?

• Set up your computer toblock offensive sites, wordsand topics and consider achildren’s search engine.

• With your child, create aspecial folder of bookmarksor favourites for your child onyour family’s computer.

With respect to privacy,keep in mind the following:

• While the Internet iswonderful at keeping us con-nected in ways never dreamedof and offering information atthe click of a mouse, main-taining family privacy takessome thought and planning.

• Teach your childrennever to give out information

about any family member,including names, addresses,

phone numbers, where theywork, dates of birth, e-mail

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Balance education with keeping kids safe online

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Acura is the luxury divisionof Honda and this is its 25thyear in Canada. Today’s TLis a direct descendent of theAcura that started it all, the1987 Acura Legend, and todaythere are some 60,000 Acurason our roads.

The last major redesign,in 2009, was unable to halt asteady decline in TL sales overthe past 10 years, but Acurahopes that these latest tweakswill reverse that trend. It lis-tened carefully to what buyershad to say about the existingTL and made appropriatechanges.

As a current owner of the2009 Acura TL, I am alreadya fan, so the changes for 2012are truly welcome.

The TL’s base price is lowerby about $500 when com-pared to last year’s pricing,and as you move up the trimofferings the price cut can beas much as a $1,500. Buyersavings accumulate whenyou consider its improvedcontent, and it continues afterpurchase thanks to better fueleconomy.

Leading the styling changesis the new front grille, whichis more forward and trim-mer than the large pointedbeak that’s on the current TL.Apparently this was the mostsought-after change.

The overall visual effect ofthe tweaks, which also includea new crease in the bumpercover, is that of a lower and

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Changes to its rear are on asimilar theme. The tail lights(LED) look fatter due to theremoval of chromelike trim;the licence plate location ishigher; there’s a new bumpercrease and a new black gar-nish strip below the bumper.There’s also a practical spin tothe TL’s design change in theform of improved aerodynam-ics, which amounts to a 5.4-per-cent reduction in drag.

When combined withengine efficiency improve-ments and new six-speedautomatic transmission, theoverall fuel economy improve-ment is very impressive. It’s a20-per-cent improvement forthe base 3.5-litre V-6, and an18-per-cent improvement forthe 3.7-litre V-6.

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Slipping belts signal wear and tear or off-kilter pulleysDear Tom and Ray:I have a 1998 Chrysler Town and Country

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RAY: Well, we can’t fix yourcar, William, but if you really canchange a belt in four minutesflat, I’d be happy to offer you mybrother’s job.

TOM: Actually, this is a commonproblem with Chrysler minivans ofthat era. Usually when a belt slipsoff, it’s due to either a worn outbelt or a misaligned pulley.

RAY: If the pulleys aren’t all inthe same exact plane, the one that’sout of line will try to tug the belt

either forward or backward out of that plane,and with the help of something slippery — likesome water — it often can succeed in pullingoff the belt.

TOM: And in fact, Chrysler issued a technic-al service bulletin for this problem. For $300,Chrysler will replace the mounting bracket of

the idler pulley to better align it with the otherpulleys.

RAY: Unfortunately, we’ve been told thatoften this doesn’t solve the problem.

TOM: So about five years ago, Gates cameup with a set of replacement parts you canhave installed that will solve the problem.

RAY: The Gates kit contains a specialdouble-sided, grooved belt and matching

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TOM: The kit costs just over $100, and yourmechanic can get it from his Gates supplierand install it for you (we’re told Goodyear has asimilar kit). Then you can hang that wrench upuntil the next thing breaks. Good luck William.

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Ilove being a chef. Food is a universal lan-guage that touches the lives of everyone.No matter what road of life one travels,

chances are they have an appreciation for agood meal.

If you know me and my wife,Katherine, you will know of ourlove for not only food, but also formusic. Recently we had the pleas-ure of being introduced to countrymusic legend Toby Keith while hewas in town for his American Ridetour.

Toby Keith has taken his love forfood and paired it with the successof his hit single “I Love This Bar,”to create a chain of restaurants aptly named ILove This Bar and Grill. These popular honky-tonk style restaurants are dotted across theU.S., and his 10th location will soon be open-ing in Boston.

Although we have not personally visited anyof his locations as of yet, they are definitely onour radar in the near future.

When inquiring about any recipes from themenu he could share with my readers, we wereprovided with the following two. They mayrequire a bit of improvisation on your part,depending on the ingredients available whereyou live, but creativity is half the fun aboutcooking.

The other half is “drinking beer from amason jar” while doing so. Enjoy.

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running warm water, run your hand downoutside of the poblano to remove skin. Dicepoblano peppers into half-inch pieces and mixall ingredients.

For cream corn:Place diced bacon and bacon grease in a

large braising skillet and cook over mediumheat until done.

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2:00 - 4:00 p.m. – Public Board Meeting4:00 - 5:00 p.m. – Question and Answer Session

Where: Executive Plaza Hotel Conference CentreBallrooms B & C405 North Road, Coquitlam, B.C.

You are invited to observe an open meeting of the Board of Directors of Fraser Healthwhich will include a presentation on the Tri-Cities.

The Question and Answer Session, scheduled to start at 4:00 p.m., will provide anopportunity for the public to ask questions.

WebcastFor those unable to attend in person, Fraser Health is also making the meeting availablevia the internet. Questions will be received during the broadcast. Visitwww.fraserhealth.ca for details.

This is a valuable opportunity to connect directly with the Fraser Health Board andExecutive. Everyone is welcome to participate.

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Fraser HealthBoard of Directors Meeting in ChilliwackWhen: Thursday, May 19th, 2011

2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Public Board Meeting4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Question & Answer Period

Where: Coast Chilliwack Hotel45920 First AvenueChilliwack, B.C.

You are invited to observe an open meeting of the Board of Directors of FraserHealth which will include a presentation on Chilliwack.

The Question and Answer Period, scheduled to start at 4:00 p.m. will provide anopportunity for the public to ask questions.

Webcast:For those unable to attend in person, Fraser Health is also making the meetingavailable via the internet. Questions will be received during the broadcast.Visitwww.fraserhealth.ca for details.

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SATURDAY, MAY 14Children’s Spring Swap Meet at the Poirier Community

Centre, 630 Poirier St., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., hosted by CoquitlamLeisure and Parks Services.

Friends of the Coquitlam Public Library meet at10:15 a.m. in the boardroom at the Poirier branch,575 Poirier St. Information: 604-937-4130.

PoCo Garden Club holds its plant sale, 10 a.m.to 1 p.m. at Trinity United Church, Prairie Ave. andShaughnessy St. Info: 604-461-5011.

Mackin House Museum hosts a Maillardville walk-ing tour, 1:30 p.m. rain or shine. The tour, a 30- to 40-minutewalk, is led in French and English. Meet at 1116 Brunette Ave.Info/register: 604-516-6151.

Colony Farm Park Association is hosting Partners in the Park,1 to 4 p.m. in celebration of International Migratory Bird Day.Garden tour at 1:30 p.m. and nature walk at 3 p.m. Information:604-937-3483.

Coquitlam Centre presents Unwined — Sip, Savour andMingle, an evening of international and domestic wines, craftbeers and culinary treats, from 7 to 10 p.m. Local sommelierJohn Gerum offers a presentation on wine tasting. Ticketsare $45 and available at www.coquitlamcentre.com/unwined.Proceeds go to support educational funds at Douglas College andthe Coquitlam Foundation.

SUNDAY, MAY 15Children’s Spring Swap Meet, presented by Coquitlam Leisure

and Parks Services, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Poirier CommunityCentre, 630 Poirier St.

Hyde Creek Watershed Society open house and fish releaseevent, with hatchery tours and fundraiser barbecue, 10 a.m. to 3p.m. at 3636 Coast Meridian Rd. Information: 604-461-3474.

Dogwood Drama Club presents Hickory Dickory Dead, amurder mystery, Sunday 1:30 p.m. at the Dogwood Pavilion, 624Poirier St. Tickets $5, including light refreshments.

Crossroads Hospice Society and First Memorial FuneralServices present 10th annual Celebrate Life community gath-ering, 6-8 p.m. at 2253 Leigh Square, PoCo. In honour ofBereavement B.C. Day. Info: 604-949-2274.

MONDAY, MAY 16Tri-Cities Parkinson’s Support Group meets Monday, 10

a.m. to noon at Eagle Ridge United Church, 2813 Glen Dr.Information: Peggy at 604-461-9705.

Tri-City Newcomers Club meets 7:30 p.m., at the RoyalCanadian Legion, 2675 Shaughnessy St., PoCo. All women, notjust those new to the area, are welcome to attend. Info: contactWendy at 604-468-2423 or [email protected].

TUESDAY, MAY 17Metro Vancouver hosts an open lunch discussion on Zero

Waste Challenge: accelerating construction and demolition wastediversion, at Executive Plaza Hotel and Conference Ctr, 405North Rd. Lunch served at 11:30 a.m., speaker noon to 2 p.m. Toregister, go to www.metrovancouver.org, under outreach, thensustainability dialogues.

Dogwood Garden Club features guest speaker Marilyn Holt,discussing bedding geraniums, at 7 p.m. in the Centennial room,624 Poirier St.

Coquitlam Scouts are holding spring registration for Beavers(5 to 7 years), Cubs (8 to 10 years), and Scouts (11 to 16 years),from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Mundy Road Elementary gym, 2200 AustinAve. Info: www.12thcoquitlamscouting.ca.

PoCo Garden Club meets 7:30 p.m. in Trinity United ChurchHall, Prairie and Shaughnessy St. Guest speaker Brad Jalberttalks about roses. Info: Marion at 604-941-9261.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 18Coquitlam Public Library and SUCCESS present a work-

shop to celebrate Asian cultures and reflect on our own culture.Registration is required for this free program. 1:30 p.m. at theCity Centre branch, 3001 Burlington Dr. Contact: Yumiko at 604-430-1899 ext. 101, or [email protected].

Singles Travel Club meet 6 p.m. for dinner ($15) and guestspeaker on Vietnam and Cambodia, at Royal Canadian Legion,1025 Ridgeway Ave., Coquitlam. RSVP: Val 604-529-1552.

SHARE Alcohol and Drug Program invites the public toattend its education series topic on Relapse Prevention, 7 p.m.,2615 Clarke St (2nd floor) in Port Moody. Info: 604-936-3900.

Société francophone de Maillardville will present an episodeof “La Petite Seduction” and in-person discussion with comicDaniel Lemire, 7 p.m. at Centre Bel-Âge, 1200 Cartier Ave. Formore, e-mail [email protected].

THURSDAY, MAY 19Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society meets 1 p.m.

with speaker Sharon Tokar, on the history of the CommercialHotel at the Leigh Square Gathering Place, 2253 Leigh SquarePlace in PoCo. More info at www.pocoheritage.org.

Dogwood Drama Club presents Hickory Dickory Dead, amurder mystery, Sunday 1:30 p.m. at the Dogwood Pavilion, 624Poirier St. Tickets $5, including light refreshments.

Mackin Heritage House hosts the Historical Book Club, 2 p.m.,with a discussion on local author Annabel Lyon’s The GoldenMean. Coffee, tea and refreshments available.

Northeast Coquitlam Ratepayers Association’s regular meet-ing, 7 p.m. in Victoria Hall, Victoria Drive and Soball Street.

Guest speaker is Joyce Fordyce, Coquitlam manager of leisureservices. Info: 604-941-2462.

ONGOINGSociété francophone de Maillardville, in partnership with

Canadian Parents for French, Tri-Cities chapter,offers registration for Maillardville-CoquitlamFrench summer camp, for kids ages six to 12. Campruns July 4 to Aug. 26 at Banting Middle School. Forinfo and to register, visit www.maillardville.com orphone 604-515-7070.

Vancouver Rape Relief and Women’s Shelterneeds volunteers for its 24-hour rape crisis line and shelter forbattered women. Free training provided. Info: 604-872-8212.

Wild West Can-Can Dancers, registered as Golden Spike DaysCan-Can Dancers Society, is accepting new members, includingdancers, non-dancers and anyone in between. Information: www.wildwestcancan.ca.

Al-Anon meets Mondays at 1 p.m., Wednesdays at 8 p.m. andSaturdays at noon at Como Lake United Church, 535 MarmontSt., as well as Wednesdays at 8 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United

Church, 2318 St. Johns St. in Port Moody. Info: 604-688-1716 or604-461-6991.

Alzheimer Society of B.C. hosts caregiver support groups.The Coquitlam group meets the last Wednesday of each monthfrom 7 to 9 p.m., and the Port Coquitlam group meets the secondThursday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. A Chinese-speakingsupport group is held the first Thursday of the month from 2 to 4p.m. Information: 604-298-0711.

Council of Senior Citizens Organizations is an advocacygroup devoted to improving the quality of life for all seniors.Info: Ernie Bayer at 604-576-9734 or [email protected].

Rocky Point Toastmasters meets Mondays at 7:15 p.m. atPort Moody City Hall, 100 Newport Dr. Info: 604-506-1037.

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“I grow leeks in trenches, which I fill inwith compost as the plant grows. I get nice,10-inch-long white stems, but the leeks arenot very thick. Is it possible that the nutrientsfrom the compost don’t get down to the roots?”

Bernie Eptinge-mail

I wonder if you are growingsummer leeks. These are palegreen, fast-growing and thinnerthan the longer-season winterones.

Names of summer leek varietiesinclude Varna, King Richard,Lancelot and Jolant. Winter typesinclude Blue Solaise, Durabel andMusselburgh.

In the past you could identify summer leeksby their very quick growing times (70 to 80days) while the winter or late fall leeks wouldbe identified as needing about 135 days toharvest.

The original long-growing winter leeks oftenhave dark green leaves, sometimes with purpletinges.

But in the last few years hybrid leeks havebeen developed with a variety of growing timesand leaf shades.

Really, you need to try different kinds ofleeks in your area and see what works for you.I garden in raised beds of clay loam and myfavourite leek is Blue Solaise. It is very winter-hardy and has beautiful purple-green leaves.

I have been getting the seed from England(Chiltern) because I found it hard to getlocally.

But Saltspring Seeds started offering Darcy’spurple leek this year. I’m hoping this is equallyhardy.

Is it possible you’re starting your leeks toolate? The more time leeks have to grow out-side, the fatter they get because they grow likeonions adding an extra layer as they go. Alsoleeks do need a lot of water — and this can be

a problem for gardeners with waterrestrictions.

Compost in leek trenches is agreat idea. So is a grass clippingmulch for nutrition and to con-serve water.

Earthworms congregate underthis mulch and get very busyimproving the soil — their help isa real blessing any time, but espe-cially if you’ve got clay.

“We have a 30-year-old rosebush that had to be moved. The root was enor-mous and we were wondering if it could be cutin order to propagate another bush. Does itneed rooting medium?’

Elizabeth Monaghane-mail

By themselves, the roots of a free-standingrose bush are highly unlikely to produce a newplant no matter how you treat it. Many rosesare grafted and even if a new plant did growfrom grafted roots, it would be a wild type withvery different leaves and flowers from the ori-ginal top growth.

But if your rose bush was on its own rootsand multiple-stemmed or prone to sucker-ing, you could propagate a new rose bush bysplitting off a section of root together with itsattached upright stem (or sucker).

A root that contained an active suckeringgrowth point might also become a plant.

Stem cuttings could work. These usually

need to be cut and plunged into soil whenleaves are on the stems (August or Septemberare the best months for this). Stem cuttingsdo benefit from rooting hormone. Meanwhile,leaving a few leaves on the stem will make sure

photosynthesis will nourish the nodes thatproduce roots.

• Anne Marrison is happy to answer gardenquestions. Send them to her via [email protected].

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Thank you to everyone who participated in phases 1 and 2 of the Sapperton/United Boulevard

Extension Transportation Planning Process.

You shared your values, transportation concerns and ideas, and provided input to help refine

potential concepts for the future extension and other local transportation improvements to

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The long march has become a shortsprint.

For those teams vying for a provincialAAA senior girls soccer berth, the road isnow simple — win the first two and you’redue.

The Centennial Centaurs and Dr.Charles Best Blue Devils got the first halfof that assignment done on Monday, eachregistering shutout victories to launch theAAA Fraser Valley championships.

They had their second games yesterday(past NOW deadline), with a win potential-ly lifting them into Monday’s semifinals.

The Blue Devils played TweedsmuirThursday, while Centennial took onFleetwood Park.

The No. 2-seeded Centaurs clobberedBrookswood 4-0, sparked by Olivia Aguiar’stwo-goal, two-assist performance.

Rounding out the offensive outputwere Sophia Fabbro and Sarah Furney.Notching the relatively easy shutoutwas netminder Ayana Boyd-Joseph, asCentennial held the Langley squad atarm’s length all game.

The Blue Devils, meanwhile, foundthemselves in a scoreless battle with Deltaafter 80 minutes despite having a heavyedge in possession.

It came down to penalty kicks, wherethe Blue Devils prevailed thanks to tal-lies by Brianna Morden, Rachel Norman,Jocelyn Trenaman and Ali Trenter.

“We totally dominated and had pos-session for like 80 per cent of the time,”remarked Best head coach AlfonsoNapoletano. “We just weren’t able to fin-ish one of about eight scoring chances (inregulation).”

Also playing well for Best were AriannaJohnston and Natalia Kacszmarek.

The other District 43 team, the HeritageWoods Kodiaks, put up a valiant fightagainst No. 1-ranked South Delta beforefalling 3-2.

Down a goal, the Kodiaks pulled evenwhen Alyssa Crichton converted CourtneySheppard’s well-played cross.

While South Delta responded with apair of tallies to make it 3-1, Heritagedidn’t fold and made it a one-goal gameon Crichton’s second of the game. Earningassists on the goal were Emma Cain andSheppard.

Contributing with strong play on thebackline were Sarah Kandborg and AlannaMacdonald, while Meghan McMillanworked well on offence.

The Kodiaks needed a win Thursday overSurrey’s Queen Elizabeth to remain in theB.C. berth hunt.

The Valley final is slated for May 19.

When both the pitching and hitting arein synch, the end result is usually sublime.

The Coquitlam Reds experienced justthat on Tuesday, blanking the VancouverCannons 4-0 on the strength of MattTrimble’s pitching.

The Port Coquitlam lefthander tossedsix innings of five-hit ball, as the Redsimproved to 7-6 in B.C. Premier BaseballLeague action.

While Vancouver has just one win toshow for their effort this season, it’s notbecause they aren’t a decent team.

The Cannons have lost 10 games by two-or-fewer runs.

“It was a step in the right direction,we finally got some clutch hits,” saidCoquitlam manager Kyle Williams. “Wecan hit top to bottom but we just haven’tseen it yet.”

The Reds took the lead in the top of thethird inning, when Brian Nicholas doubledhome Jeff Heidema and Hordan Varga. Inthe sixth, it was Jordan Ramirez with abooming two-run double to make it 4-0.

“That hit was a blast. Queen’s Park islike 400-feet or more in the outfield, and(Ramirez’s) would have left Mundy Park.”

Trimble, meanwhile, walked two andstruck out 10 to drop his earned run aver-age to 2.29. Brett Snowball pitched a cleanseventh inning.

It came after another split on Sundayagainst the Abbotsford Cardinals, with theReds winning the opener 3-2 and droppinga 13-2 decision in the nightcap.

Trimble earned the win in the firstgame, tossing one-inning of relief asHeidema slapped a two-out RBI single inthe eighth inning.

Dylan Remenyk delivered seven stronginnings of three-hit ball, fanning six.

In the second game, the Reds were heldhitless over five innings. Abbotsford scored13 runs on 15 hits.

Coquitlam now heads to Kelowna forfour games this weekend.

Ducks ace 15u BC finalThe Coquitlam Ducks continued their

dominance of the volleyball courts lastweek, taking the girls 16-and-under B.C.club title.

Against Richmond in the final, theDucks pulled out a 2-1 victory (25-19, 23-25, 15-10), after topping Fraser Valley 2-0(25-19, 25-22) in the semifinal. Earningthe tourney MVP award was Katie Devaney,while Brittany Aldridge and SammyThompson were named as all stars.

In u15, Coquiltam netted the tier Ibronze title. They defeated Vancouver 2-0(25-21, 25-16). Earning all-star honourwas Victoria Wensley.

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GET IN LINE: Dr. Charles Best’s Ali Trenter, right, battles her Delta opponent for the ball duringMonday’s Fraser Valley opener. Best advanced to the quarterfinals by winning in penalty kicks.

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The year came to a disappointing end this weekwhen the Terry Fox Ravens senior boys rugby teamfell 24-5 to W.J. Mouat in the first playoff game.

Trailing 5-0 early, Fox responded and tied the scoreon Ben Sharpe’s try. Mouat took control in the secondhalf, capitalizing on a pair of quick miscues for two

tries in the first eight minutes. While the Ravens hadtheir moments, errors added up to lost opportunities.In a matter of minutes, the game was clinched.

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Coquitlam Metro-Ford Diablos U-16 Girls showed great character this pastweek by winning the Coastal ‘B’ Cup in defeating Nanaimo FC by a narrow,but well-earned, 2-1 margin. The visiting Vancouver Island team dominated theentire first half and only some excellent goalkeeping on the part of VanessaBaker kept the game scoreless till the halftime whistle. Early in the second half,however, Nanaimo FC took the lead on a goalmouth scramble. At this point, theDiablos took control of the match and applied immeasurable pressure on theNanaimo defence for the rest of the match. Allegra Whistler tied things upwith a great shot while Tiara Edgar scored the winning goal a few minuteslater, on a great set-up by Hannah Healey. The victory advances the Diablosto the Provincial Cup Finals which will be held in Penticton in July. WELL DONEGIRLS, AND GOOD LUCK IN THE PROVINCIAL CUP FINALS!!

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Call it a massive shift, or some major tinker-ing, but the B.C. Hockey League board of gov-ernors did some heavy renovations this week inpreparation for the 2011-12 season.

For the Coquitlam Express, the changes willmean a seventh-place repeat is no longer in play.

The BCHL governors voted to reduce the num-ber of teams that qualify for the playoffs, goingfrom 14 to eight — four per conference — andshrinking playing rosters by two players to 21.

The league has also decided to begin the regu-lar season in late September, two weeks laterthan last year, as well as increase the number ofgames played against conference rivals.

Express general manager and president DarcyRota said of the 12 motions that were passed, hevoted in support of 11 of them.

“All 12 motions put to the board of governorspassed, which was a lot,” said Rota. “The supportwas overwhelming in favour and in many cases itwas as cost savings [motion].”

The lone motion that Rota didn’t supportwas to cut the number of teams that advanceto the postseason to just four per conference.Coquitlam, which finished seventh overall in theCoastal Conference last year with a 22-28-1-9record, placed 15 points back of fourth place.

“From our standpoint that was a difficult deci-sion — going from seven in each conference tofour was drastic, but it was democratically votedon and passed, so we accept it,” he said.

Since no team starts out aiming for fourthplace, the pressure is no greater on Coquitlamthan it is on reigning conference championPowell River — at least on paper. By reducingroster sizes by two players per team, the theory isthat those signed will receive more ice time andcreate more competition around the league.

The league is also requiring each team to cardat least one 16 and one 17 year old to maintainthe development aspect of the league.

Rota agreed that during a long season a spateof injuries could significantly test the smallerrosters, highlighting the importance of affiliateplayers. In October, clubs will participate in anaffiliate “selection” — not a draft — to ensureeach organization is well-stocked with playersfrom around the province.

“No question, that comes into play,” Rota saidof the injury factor. “Teams need to have a realstrong strategy of filling their affiliate lists, that’show we approached it last year.”

At the minimum, it serves as an insurance pol-icy for injuries, but also gives them an opportuni-ty to showcase their organization to young talent.Players who are on affiliate cards at season’s endbecome free agents.

Although the season will start later, Coquitlamhas decided to still open its main training campon Aug. 23. The extra time will allow coach JonCalvano to evaluate a large camp, which willinclude numerous invitees from the club’s pros-pects camp, held earlier this month.

The other issue that the league continuesto deal with is the request by the QuesnelMillionaires ownership group, which has accept-ed a conditional offer to sell to Moray Keith’sgroup, the former owner of the Langley Chiefs.

Keith’s group sold the Langley franchise lastmonth and are hoping to purchase Quesnel andmove them to Chilliwack for this season.

Rota said that while league bylaws state fran-chise relocation applications are required by aDec. 1 deadline of the previous year, circum-stances have pressed the league’s committee onfranchise transfers to consider Quesnel’s request.

“It’s late but Quesnel asked for a special resolu-tion and we voted to have that discussion,” notedRota, the BCHL board chair. “We haven’t gottento the final question just yet.”

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Sometimes the best projectsare the late ones.

Port Moody’s Lucas Merceris going to do his best to provethat to the Vancouver Giants.

The six-foot-three, 170-pound defenceman was taken133rd overall by the localWestern Hockey League squadwith a pick it got from Calgary.

Mercer’s size was somethingthe Giants couldn’t pass up.

“He’s a project,” said Giantsmedia relations spokespersonDan Elliott. “He was consist-ently improving this year andhe’s got a good stick, with lotsof reach.”

Elliott said the BurnabyWinter Club prospect hasto work on his skating, butthere’s a lot of upside for thebig defender.

Mercer’s winter club coachwas John Batchelor, whoalso works as a scout for theMedicine Hat Tigers.

“He’s a good project,” saidBatchelor. “He’s going to besix-foot-five or more and he’salready come a long way.”

Batchelor said Mercer’s skat-ing will improve as he growsinto his body.

“With kids growing thatfast, they’re always catchingup with how their musclesand bones are growing,” saidBatchelor. “He’ll grow into hisbody. His skating already got a

lot better as the year went on.”Batchelor said the Tigers

were looking at Mercer atabout the time the Giants tookhim, and one thing Mercerhad going for him is he reallywanted to play in the WHL.

“I tell the kids that whenthey’re talking to teams, theyhave to be honest what theirplans are,” said Batchelor. “Dothey want to go the U.S. col-lege route or do they want toplay major junior? Lucas toldthem straight up he wanted toplay in the WHL.”

Mercer’s teammate on theblueline, Victor Dombrovskiy,fell to the eighth round, 156thoverall to Swift Current. TheCoquitlam native is still decid-ing what his future will be.

“Vic’s going to be a goodplayer wherever he goes,” saidBatchelor of the five-foot-10 167-pound puck-movingdefenceman.

Dombrovskiy scored thewinning goal in the Westernbantam championships inApril and BWC general man-ager Len McNeely has nothingbut good things to say aboutthe smooth-skating defender.

“Victor’s very smart andintelligent,” said McNeely.“He’ll be quite a player.”

If Dombrovskiy does end upin Swift Current, he will havesome big Burnaby shoes tofill in that city, as retired NHLsuperstar Joe Sakic learnedhis craft in the city known tolocals as Speedy Creek.

Coquitlam snipers sink junior LakersSports

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MOBILE DEFENDER: Coquitlam’s Victor Dombrovskiy,above, shown while patrolling the Burnaby Winter Clubblueline, was drafted in the eighth round by the SwiftCurrent Broncos.

Without a full lineup, the Coquitlamjunior Adanacs are still proving to be ahealthy handful for their B.C. Junior ALacrosse League rivals.

The defending Minto Cup championsimproved to 4-0 Wednesday by blasting theBurnaby Lakers 11-6.

Despite missing the likes of Minto MVPRobert Church, Ben McIntosh, KevinNeufeld and Tor Reinholdt, who are at var-ious stages of returning from their collegeteams, the Adanacs continue to steamrolltheir opponents.

Although the Lakers struck first,Coquitlam had a two-goal lead by 8:32of the first period. Burnaby did manageto close the gap to 3-2 midway through

the frame, but junior B callup StephenNeufeld restored the two-goal lead and sentCoquitlam on its way.

League scoring leader Wesley Berg tal-lied twice and set up five others to givehim 12 goals and 10 assists in four games.

Also chipping in two goals each wereTravis Cornwall, Matthew Dinsdale andRyan Johnson. Vincent Ricci finished witha goal and two helpers, while David Joycechipped in three assists.

Aged-up netminder Riley Camazzola gothis first start, kicking out 35 shots.

“I thought it was a very good win for us,because Burnaby has always been a pesky,talented team,” remarked Coquitlam gen-eral manager Ken Wood.

The returning players have displayed agood understanding of what’s being askedof them, with Berg setting the early tone.

“Wesley is Wesley. I’m really pleasedto see that he’s got his top gear back. Helooked tenative and forcing things at thestart of the season,” said Wood.

In the past two games, he has scorednine times and set up six others.

The Adanacs visit Nanaimo on Sunday.In other junior A action, the PoCo

Saints were trumped 9-5 by the NewWestminster Salmonbellies on Tuesday.

New West led 8-2 after 40 minutes.Nash Harrison led the Saints with two

goals and three assists, while Cory Copnotched a goal and three helpers.

Tri-Cities defenderstagged in WHL draft

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1170 Obituaries1170

KUMP - Anne Irene (nee Challe)January 30,1941 - May 11, 2011

It is with deep sadness that weannounce the passing of AnneIrene Kump. Anne passed awaypeacefully the morning of May 8,2011 at the Fleetwood CareCentre with family by her side.She was born in Pine Falls, MBand moved to the Lower Mainlandas a teenager. Anne worked in therestaurant industry until the early1980s when she became a realestate agent and had severalsuccessful years. She touchedthe lives of many with her hardwork, dedication and sincerity.Her strength of character andpositive, fun-loving attitude werea true inspiration to us all.Predeceased by her husbandJohn in 1983, sister Lucille,brother Henry, Anne is survivedby her daughter, Kathy Aviani,three sons, Richard, John andSteven, siblings Theresa andP a u l , a s w e l l a s m a n ygrandchildren. Prayers will beheld on Thursday May 12, 2011 at6:30PM at the Columbia - BowellFuneral Chapel at 219 - 6th St,New Westminster, BC. FuneralService will be held May 13, 2011at 12:00PM at St. Peter’s Churchat 330 Royal Avenue, NewWestminster with burial to followat St. Peter’s Cemetery. In lieu offlowers, donations maybe madeto the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

All advertising published in this newspaper isaccepted on the premise that the merchandiseand services offered are accurately describedand willingly sold to buyers at the advertisedprices. Advertisers are aware of these conditions.Advertising that does not conform to thesestandards or that is deceptive or misleading,is never knowingly accepted. If any readerencounters non-compliance with these standardswe ask that you inform the Publisher of thisnewspaper and The Advertising StandardsCouncil of B.C. OMISSIONAND ERROR: Thepublishers do not guarantee the insertion ofa particular advertisement on a specified date,or at all, although every effort will be made tomeet the wishes of the advertisers. Further, thepublishers do not accept liability for any lossor damage caused by an error or inaccuracy inthe printing of an advertisement beyond theamount paid for the space actually occupied bythe portion of the advertisement in which theerror occurred. Any corrections or changes will bemade in the next available issue. The CoquitlamNow will be responsible for only one incorrectinsertion with liability limited to that portion ofthe advertisement affected by the error. Requestfor adjustments or corrections on charges mustbe made within 30 days of the ad’s expiration.For best results please check your ad foraccuracy the first day it appears. Refundsmade only after 7 business days notice!

1160 In Memoriam1160

When someone you love becomes a memory,the memory becomes a treasure.

FrederickWilliam TaylorDecember 24, 1933 to April 29, 2003Anita “Louise” TaylorSeptember 1, 1938 to May 12, 2010

These days are remembered and quietly kept.No words are neededWe shall never forget

For those we love don’t go awayThey walk beside us every day

Unseen and unheard, but always nearSo loved, so missed, and so very dear.

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Therapy AideRegular, Full Time, 35 hours per weekSHARE Family & Community Services Society has the

above employment opportunity:Qualifications required:• Education: Grade 12• Current valid Class 5 BC driver’s license and access to reliable

and safe vehicleSummary of Duties:• Assists therapists by fabricating, adjusting and finishing orthotics

and adaptive devices• Develops and prepares materials for therapy sessions• Assists therapists during group or individual sessions• Maintains, organizes and inventories equipment and supplies• Prepares and maintains materials, equipment and roomsForward resume & cover letter stating job title and posting # to:John P. Maddalozzo, Director of Programs & ServicesSHARE Family & Community Services#200 - 25 King Edward Street, Coquitlam, BC V3K 4S8Fax: 604-540-2290 • Email: [email protected] date: May 20, 2011

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1275 Office Technology1275Hosanna Consulting looks forF/T Web designer: Min. 3 yrsweb design exp. /Diploma in Webdesign or relative exp./ Ability toread & write Korean req’d Duties:Plan, design, write, modify, integ-rate & test Web-site related code/Conduct tests & perform security& quality controls/ Create & op-timize content for the Web site/Perm. $22/hr 160hr/mo

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1240 GeneralEmployment1240

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Yale Construction Ltd. hiringF/T Cement Finishers. Must haveover 3 years of work exp. in thetrade and some high school.$ 2 6 / h r . E - r e s u m e :[email protected]

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Are you interested in making adifference in the life of a youth whoneeds your help? PLEA CommunityServices Society of BC is looking forindividuals to provide live-in care foryouth aged 12 to 18. We have thehomes, and we need you! Trainingand support is provided for qualifiedapplicants. If interested, please calla member of our Family RecruitingTeam at 604-708-2628, and visitour website @ www.plea.bc.ca

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Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who needa stable, caring home for a few months.Are you looking for the opportunity todo meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEACommunity Services is looking forqualified applicants who can providecare for youth in their home on afull-time basis or on weekends for respite.Training, support and remunerationare provided. Funding is availablefor modifications to better equip yourhome. A child at risk is waiting for anopen door. Make it yours.

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3508 Dogs3508SHELTIE PUPS, Reg’d, shots,tattoo, leash & house trained, 2female. $695.00. 778-773-9943

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3535 Livestock/Poultry3535

HORSE SALE. Mini Mares andfoals will be sold at The FraserValley Auction, in Langley, at 12noon, May 15th. See you there!

1250 Hotel Restaurant1250

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Chris at 604-908-4100604-908-4100Sutton Westcoast Realty

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www.bcforeclosures.com6 BR home from $18,000 down$1,850/mo. 604-538-8888, Alain@ Sutton WC Realty W. Rock

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GAMBRIER ISLAND. SeasonalCottage Sea ranch for sale1500sf 3 BR, 1 bath on GravesBay. $400,000, 604-266-6191

6050 Out Of TownProperty6050

BIG BEAUTIFUL AZ LAND$99/mo, $0 down - 0 Interest. GolfCourse, Nat’l Parks. 1 hour fromTucson Int’l Airport. GuaranteedFinancing! NO CREDIT CHECK!

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REAL ESTATE RENTALS6508 Apt/Condos6508

1 BR. near Coq. Centre, DouglasCollege, WCE, pool, hw, laminate& marble, prkg, storage, pet ok nsavail now. $950, 778-889-5849

1 bedroomsfrom $804

UG Parking, balconies.Close to Skytrain, near GoldClub, walk to mountain park.

near Lougheed Mall.

RENTALS [email protected]

MOVE-IN BONUSCYPRESS GARDENS1114 HOWIE ST.COQUITLAM

Bach from $6992 Bdrm from $1050

612 CLARKE ROADCOQUITLAM

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

No smoking, no pets.Exercise room onsite.

MOVE-IN BONUS

RENTALS [email protected]

6508 Apt/Condos6508

COQ, 3082 Dayanee Springs.Newer 1 BR & Den (can be 2 BR),huge fam rm, f/p, w/i closet, 10’ceilings, granite kitchen, pool,gym, luxury clubhouse. 800 sf.N/s, n/p. $1180. 778-883-7333

SKYLINE TOWERS102-120 Agnes St, N.West

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

CALL 604 525-2122BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

CALYPSO COURT1030 - 5th Ave, New West

Near Transportation &Douglas College.

Well Managed Building.

office: 604- 524-8174cell: 604- 813-8789

ARBOUR GREENE552 Dansey Ave, Coq

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

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

AMBER (W)401 Westview St, Coq

Large Units.Near Lougheed Mall.

Transportation & S.F.U.

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

MONTECITO TOWERS99-7360 Halifax St, Bby

Bach, 1 BR & 2 BR

604 420-5636www.montecitotowers.com

Tim Stephens' Astral Reflections May 15 - 21, 2011★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Aries March 21 - April 19: Money matters heatup – strive to meet schedules, deadlines. There areprofit or good earnings here, but even more, presentefforts, money accomplishments and new moneydirections can lead to a whole year of grand financialresults, beginning next month! Often, the best actionsare preceded by planning, preparation. Do these now,while your mood and optimism, wisdom and view, arehigh and accurate. This week is mostly successful, butavoid self-deception Wednesday morning, electricityThursday eve, and “partnership finances” before 9a.m. Friday. Sex, finances good Monday.Taurus April 20-May 20: Your energy andcharisma climb higher, as Mars entered your signlast Wednesday, and Venus and Mercury enterSunday. These are the three planets involved in 90per cent of all romance, socializing and popularity– so expect yours to climb! (And in 21days Jupiteralso enters Taurus, bringing big luck, the kind thatsparks life-changing events.) Use this week to pressforward with new or significant projects. Sunday/Monday bring opportunities, but demand co-operation, diplomacy. Finances, intimacy, bondingand commitment draw you mid-week. Wisdom,gentle love Thursday onward.Gemini May 21-June 20: This is your last weekof weariness, quietude and solitude, and of beingignored. Endure it with good humour. We all haveour surges and our ebbing. Starting Saturday (endof this week) your energy will increase, and you’llhave a few weeks to take things “over the hump”– to succeed, impress and solve. The best time willbe May 21 to June 3, so be prepared to act quicklyand fortunately to make a major wish come true. Usethis week to plan your late-May actions. Prepare, getpaperwork or government or bank records in order.Be charitable. Fulfill obligations. Rest, eat sensibly.

Cancer June 21-July 22: Romance calls Sunday/Monday! So do pleasure, arts, creativity, sports,speculation. But work arrives Tuesday to Thursdaynoon. Plunge in, you’ll get it done easily. Thursdaynoon to Saturday is both the most important and theluckiest part of this week. Opportunities, excitingmeetings, new horizons, success with the public andin contract negotiations, even love can appear. Butyou need to be co-operative, diplomatic and eager,as others hold the winning cards. Handle irritationsThursday twilight, Fridaymorning, andmid-afternoonSaturday. Dreams can come true this week!Leo July 23-Aug. 22: Continue to striveambitiously. Show higher-ups what you’re capableof, finish projects and duties without slacking. Yourperformance is being watched closely. Over theweeks ahead, if anything, your career heats up.Within less than a month, a great current of luckenters this area (status, prestige, ambitions) tostay for a year. Start ramping up – big things lieahead for those who are eager and hard-working!But first, take a rest Sunday/Monday; prepare yourfoundations, give your family support and attention.Romance, pleasure call mid-week. Tackle choresThursday onward.Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: Your gentle, compassionatemood continues. It has begun to generate an importantidea, project or situation (or relationship). Thisimportant thing will grow smaller yet more focusedand concentrated over the next few weeks – then,like a sponge in water, swell to absorb more and moreof your life and attention, from June to June 2011-12. Important thing = higher education, internationaltravel or dealings, a major cultural ritual (wedding,etc.) a lawsuit or legal dealing, communication, mediaor publishing, religion, or finding a life philosophy...and, love. Romance, late week.

Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: A huge wave of luck is justaround the corner in investments, debt reduction,lifestyle change, health/diagnosis, research, intimacyand sexual bonding, pregnancy and similar life-changing zones. These things have already impactedyour life, pressing on you like a grey velvet hand,for the last three years in an upheaval way, for 18months in a sober, “let me be secure” way, for the lastthree weeks in a hopeful way; and now to June 4 ina focused, event-triggering way. On June 4, a wholeyear of “big luck” starts here. Get ready to invest,change, commit! Fortune might lie at a distance.Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: Relationships, previouslylively, grow serious, focused. Issues become clear.You could fall in love, note someone’s looks, orrenew sparks with your mate. Opportunities arisein work, machinery, finances and social life. Theseare the precursors, or wee beginnings, of reallymajor opportunities that arrive June 2011 to June2012. Right now (in May) these are “pure chemistry”attractions/opportunities, but June onward theywill tend to be connected to money, earnings,possessions. You could hop on the wagon to themint! Propose, seize the day, Sunday/Monday andFriday!Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: The work is startingto come. The past few weeks have just been“ordinary work.” Now, the chores become clearer,more significant. From June 2011 to June to 2012,your luck will grow in this area, but your duties willexpand, too. (It’s not “get out of work” luck.) You’llbe lucky, also (June onward) in machinery, so thiswill be a good time to buy a car/computer, to learntooling skills, etc. You will almost certainly earnmore money (unless you’re in school, etc.). Watchyour health, especially thighs and hips. Rest Sunday/Monday. You shine mid-week. Money late week!

Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: The general emphasislies on romance, pleasure, beauty, creativity, charmingkids, speculation. Take a risk, express yourself!All these pleasurable things shrink but grow more“intense” over the next few weeks; then they willswell larger and larger for 12months.Hopefully you’vedone all you can for your security by now: if not, tie upany loose ends (e.g., property deals, retirement plans,investments, family issues). The future year will notreward caution! Optimism, social joys early week,rest mid-week. Your energy and charisma shine lateweek – approach someone!Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: The security, domestic,real estate, family, restful, contemplative, nature-oriented, soul and nutrition themes that have runthrough recent weeks continue: but they tend toproduce events now through June 2012, luckyevents. The best will come after early June. Thiscan be huge luck: a home of your own, or additionalreal estate, a new family, a new child, the resolutionof old problems, dissolution of old skeletons (yes,therapy will be productive). You can leave behind alife of constriction and worry, for a new, bright one!Saturday begins a month of pleasure!Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: Travel, communications,paperwork, details, casual friends and siblings– these fill the days, even more so now. In the 13months ahead, you might take two or more significanttrips. You’ll do a lot of talking about your career orambitions, but you won’t do much about them. (It’s asthough you sense something deeper, bigger, “fuller”is coming by 2012/13...could be! Could be pregnancyif you’re the right age.) Sunday/Monday feature fartravel, rituals, gentle love, wisdom. Ambition, higher-ups demand your attention midweek.Wish fulfillment,social joys Thursday-Saturday!

[email protected] • Reading: 416-686-5014

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

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


GARDEN VILLA1010 6th Ave, New West

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


COTTONWOOD PLAZA555 Cottonwood Ave, Coq

Large units some with2nd bathroom or den.

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

office: 604- 936-1225

JUNIPER COURT415 Westview St, Coq

Close to Lougheed Mall, allTransportation Connections,

Schools & S.F.U.

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

KING ALBERT COURT1300 King Albert, Coq

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

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

EL PRESIDENTE220 - 7th St, New West

1 BR apts from $720/mo.Includes heat & hot water, Bigbalconies. By shops, banks,Skytrain & college. U/grd prkgavailable.

Call 604-519-1382Managed by Colliers International

6508 Apt/Condos6508

Large bright 1br from $765.New reno. Incl heat, hot water, dw

np, 1016 Howie Ave. nr AustinRaymar Realty. 778-828-6345

6508 Apt/Condos6508NEW WEST 2 BR + den 2 bath atThe Point Spectacular view fromthe balcony $1795. Call QuayPacific Property Management Ltdat 604-570-2786

NEW WEST 310 - 8 St. Close toskytrain & bus. Lrg 1BR, w/lrgpatio. $795 incls heat & storagelocker. Cat OK with pet dep. Refsreq’d. Call Res Mgr 604-395-5303

NEW WEST 508 - 8 St. Close toWestminster Mall & transit. BACHste w/balcony, $655 incls heat &storage locker. Lrg 1 BR withbalcony $795. Cat ok w/pet dep.Refs req. Res Mgr 604-521-1862

NEW WEST. Quiet 1 BR, g/lvl. NrMoody Park. $700/mo + utils.604-591-3628 or 604-517-5593

NEW WEST. RENO’ed 1 BR & 2BR. New Kitchen/Bathroom, Car-pet, Appliances. From $795 &$1050. 604-724-8353

Port MoodyNEW PORT VILLAGEHighrise DELUXE Condo

GREAT LOCATION.1 BR & Den • 900 sq. ft7 appls, parking, storage.

Rec & Amenity rooms. NS/NP604- 983- 8046

RIVERS INLETApartments

(Coquitlam Centre area)Bachelor, 1 BR & 2 BR Apts,3 appls, incls heat & hot water,bldg laundry room on each flr.

Avail now. Sorry no pets.Call 604-942-2012

coquitlampropertyrentals.com

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

Contact Alex604-999-9978

or Bayside Property ServicesOffice: 604-432-7774

2232 McAllisterPort Coquitlam

1 BR & 2 BRApartments Available

* Newly reno’d, quiet securebldg, walk to all amenities.

* Near WC Express.* Rent incls heat, hot water,

fridge, stove, priv balcony &window coverings

* Laundry & Storage ea floor* No pets

✔ Wheel Chair Access604 - 941 - 7721

1 & 2 BR, 1180 Landsdowne Dr.$895 up, carpets, drapes, balc./patio, outdoor pool, tennis crt, NOPET. nr Coq Ctre. Avail now orJune 1st. 604-942-2865

6508 Apt/Condos6508BBY, Lghd Mall. Bach, $700,1 BR $825 incl ht & h/w. ns/np,newly reno’d, storage, AvailImmed. 604-779-3882

AMBER ROCHESTOR545 Rochester Ave, Coq

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

office:604- 936-3907

BBY METROTOWN 1 & 2 BR.Avail Immed, Clean, quiet bldng.Inc heat/hot water. 604-715-1824

BBY, METROTOWN. 1 - 2 BR.Clean, quiet bldg. Incl heat/hotwater. Immed. 778-323-0237

BBY S. Bach & 2 BR. $620, $860incl hw, ug prkg, WiFi, hardwood,storage cat ok, 604-818-1129

N. WEST 1 BR & 2 BR apt, $700& up, n/s, n/p, n/d, nr Douglas Coll& skytrain. 604-839-8156.

BBY HIGHGATE Bright & Lrg 1BR, newly reno’d. Avail Immed,Inc heat/hot water. 778-994-2334

COQ 1 BR condo close to allamens, 5 appls, ug parking,corner unit, n/s, n/p. Quiet build-ing. Avail Jun 1 604-314-1375

COQ. 2 BR $900, Avail Now orJ u n e 1 , h e a t , p a r k i n g .778-990-7079 or 604-521-8249

COQ • Austin HeightsClean quiet 2 BR apts avail.

Sorry no pets. 604-936-5755

COQ, Lougheed Mall. 1 BR, 11thfloor. In-suite laundry + freezer.$980/mo. Ns/np. 604-469-0269

JUNE 1, New 1 BR in upgradedbuilding, No pets, $735/mo + 50%Hydro. 621 Colburne St., NewWest. Call 604-454-454.

Don’t Miss THIS!Large 1 br $800 & 2 br $960.

1117 Ridgeway Ave. incl heat, hotwater, dw, cat ok, ns, avail June 1,

Raymar Realty. 604-782-5941

MAPLE RIDGE 1 BR spac apt,deck, pkng, laundry. N/p. May15/Jun 1. $600. 604-937-3534.

GROSVENOR HOUSE1 BR Apt, incls ht & h/w. ByMoody Park. 720 - 7th Ave, NewWest. N/P, N/S. 604-517-1077

NEW WEST Cozy 1 BR Pent-house, nr all amens, n/s, n/p,$750. Avail Now. 604-783-6003

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Park’s LandscapingGardening ServicesLawn MaintenanceLandscape Design

Residential & CommercialWilliam KIM • 27 years exp.

604-518-3571

Park’s LandscapingGardening ServicesLawn MaintenanceLandscape Design

Residential & CommercialWilliam KIM • 27 years exp.

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* Landscape and GardenDesign & Construction

* Full Lawn Care ServicesMowing, Power Raking,Aeration, Fertilizing, New Lawns

* Hedges and Tree Pruning* Yard Cleanups* Fences & DecksMarc • 604-315-8954

8160 Lawn & Garden8160

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★ AMAZING TOUCH LAND’G ★Bobcat, paving, retaining walls,turf, planting, etc. 604-889-4083

• Spring/Fall Yard Cleanup• Pruning trees, shrubs & hedges

the proper way!• Planting Plan & Full Installation• Retaining walls, walkways &

bed edging• Patio, Deck & Rockery• Fence Removal & Installation

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

No job too big.No job too small.

We keep it simple.

8155 Landscaping8155

8130 Handyperson8130PROFESSIONAL HANDYMAN

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

PRESSURE WASHING,Gutter Cleaning and Repairs

Call George • 778-859-7793

8125 Gutters8125Edgemont Gutters. Sales &

Install 5’’ continuous gutter, minorrepairs, cleaning. 604-420-4800

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

8105 Flooring/Refinishing8105

Hardwood FloorRefinishing

Repairs & StainingInstallation

Free EstimatesCentury Hardwood Floors

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Hardwood FloorRefinishing

Repairs & StainingInstallation

Free EstimatesCentury Hardwood Floors

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ABSOLUTE BOBCAT& EXCAVATION LTD.• All Bobcat & Mini-X

Services• Small Hauls Available• Fast Reliable Service

Call Ryan: 604-329-7792

8087 Excavating80878010 Alarm/Security8010

604-463-7919ALARM

Systems Ltd.

8020 Blinds &Draperies8020

8035 Carpet Cleaning8035ROYAL STEAM CLEANINGCarpet, Upholstery, Auto (Int),walls & windows 604-765-8054

8055 Cleaning8055★★★★A GIFT OF TIME ★★★★European standard. Lic/Ins. ICBC& Veteran claims. Free Window

Cleaning , 778-840-2421

Exp. Rel iable EuropeanCleaning, Move In or Out, Res/Comm★ Call 604 760-7702 ★

GOT IT 'MAID'. Detailed HomeCleaning. Daily, Weekly, Monthly.$25/hr. HST incls. 778-847-1144

8060 Concrete8060STAMPED CONCRETE

*Patios, Pool Decks,*Sidewalks Driveways

*Forming *Finishing * Re & Re

Danny 604.307.7722

All Your Concrete Needs30 yr exp. Quality workmanship

Fully insured

Concrete Cracks Repair .Foundation Walls, Basement,Parkade. Full Warranty. CallSimon (604) 473-7761

8073 Drainage8073BAJ MINI EXCAVATING

Sewer/storm, drains, oil tanks,paving, retain wall. 604-779-7816

DRAIN TILES & WATER LINESWithout Digging a Trench

604-294-5300

8075 Drywall8075ALL WORK GUARANTEEDJ.A. CONSTRUCTION

Specializing in drywall &textured ceiling repairs, drywall

finishing, stucco repairs,painting. Fully insured.

604-916-7729 JEFFFOR EXPERT Drywall, Taping &Finishing, Bob @ 604-520-9888leave msg. or call after 5pm

8080 Electrical8080HOMEFIX

ELECTRICAL DIVISIONContract # 102055

200 Amp Service UpgradesSpring Special $1800

Free est. Ins. 25 yrs exp.For All Your Reno Needs!

604-725-5371

Residential /Commercialand Industrial Wiring /Maintenance

No Job Too Big or SmallLicensed, Bonded & Insured

Contractor # 50123Call Rod at 778-835-8319

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

HOMEFIX ELECTRICALDIVISION - Contract # 102055

200 Amp Service UpgradesSpring Special $1800. Free est.Ins. 25 yrs exp. 604-725-5371

Top Tier Electrical Inc.Comm/Res renos & construction.Adam 604-773-4313 Lic #104540

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

RENTALS HOME SERVICES

Sun-Thur 10-MidnightFri/Sat 10am-1pm

604-294-8038604-355-8038402-3701 Hastings St.,

Burnaby

Chinese, Korean, Japanese, ThaiAngelMassageAngelMassagefull body rub • sauna & steam

7010 Personals7010

6620 Warehouse/Commercial6620

WOODLAND PARKTOWNHOMES

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

Contact [email protected]

6605 Townhouses -Rent6605

RIVERS INLETTownhouses

(Coquitlam Centre area)• 2 BR Townhouse• 3 BR Townhouse

1.5 bath, 2 levels, 5 appls,decorative fireplace,carport. Sorry no pets.• 1 & 2 BR Apts also avail.

Call 604-942-2012coquitlampropertyrentals.com

PORT COQUITLAM 2 BR town-house, $830, quiet-family com-plex, no pets call 604-464-0034.

6605 Townhouses -Rent6605

POCO 2 BR T/H $785/mo. Quiet-family complex, No Pets! AvailNow. Call 604-464-0034

PT MDY. Bright 1 BR grnd lev,Gas f/p, own laundry. $700/moincls utils. NS/NP. 604-936-4815

POCO, MARY HILL. 1/2 duplex.3 BR up. 3 BR down. Rec room.Ideal to operate a beauty salon,physio clinic, daycare, accountingor large family with in-law accom.Owner helps conversion. Immed.$2,100/mo negotiable + util.604-953-0952 or 604-671-2049

POCO. 2 BR, grd/lvl. Priv w/d &ent. Big fncd yd. $925 incl hydro.Jun 1. Ns/np. 604-941-3068

NEW WEST, Queens Park, 4thSt, 1 BR, private entry, sh’d w/d.Character home/modernized.Suits 1 person. $635/mo incl util.June 1st. N/s, n/p. 604-521-3025

NEW WEST. 2 BR, f/bath, sh’dw/d. Ns/np. $750/mo incl hydro/cable. May 15th. 604-521-7405

NEW WEST. 1 BR. Shared w/d.ns/np. $725 incl hydro. Avail Now.604-325-0453, 604-761-0453

N. WEST. 8th Ave/2nd St. Reno’d1 BR, sh’d w/d. Ns/np. $695 inclutil. Suits 1. Jun 1. 604-818-5141

COQ W. Plateau 2 BR, 11 ftceilings, patio, panoramic view,sauna/steam room, W/D. NP/NS.$997. Av May 1. 604-880-2991

COQ BRAND NEW Austin/BlueMtns. 1 BR ste, own W/D. $700incls utls. Av May 15. NS/NP.604-939-2155 or 604-537-1990

COQ , Blue Mtn Park area. Bright1 BR. On quiet street. D/w, alarm.Shared w/d. $700/mo + 1/3 util.Ns/np. avail now. 604-939-5711

COQ 2 BR bsmt, lrg kit, w/d, smallcov patio, newly painted, n/s,$725 + 1/3 utils, 604-525-9266

BURNABY S, Near Metrotown, 2BR Ste, grnd level, avail now, N/s,N/p. Call 604-771-9825

BBY, The Crest. Newly reno’d 2BR. Private w/d & yard. N/s. $975incl hydro. 604-522-5547

BBY S. 1 BR, clean, bright, privent, secure, high end, N/s, N/p,avail June 1, $900/mo incls allutils & net. Call 604-616-6603

BBY Near BCIT, Hosp. 2 BR grlev ste, own W/D. NS/NP. Jun 1.$975 incls utl/cbl. 604-435-5059

BBY N, Large 1 BR, livg rm/den,f/bath, huge kitchen, washer.1100 sf. Ns/np. $1000 incl hydro/cbl/’net. June 1st. 778-835-5484

BBY, Metrotown. 2 BR, upper flr.Nr bus, Skytrain, schls, T&T Mrkt.Ns/np. $950 + util. 604-438-1588

BBY EDMONDS. 2 BR g/lvl. Nrshops/school, NP/NS. $990 inclutils. Avail now. 778-709-5652

BBY City Hall, 12 yrs old 1 BR steavail Immed. $800 incls utls, cbl,net. N/S. Pet OK. 604-889-8529

BBY CDA WAY/EDMONDS, Lrg3 BR, n/p, cls to skytrain & schl,$1000. Avail Now. 604-805-8278

BBY CARIBOO HTS, 2 BR up-dated bsmt ste, $875 inc utils, n/s,n/p, no w/d. Now. 604-528-6036

BBY CAPITOL HILL, 2 BR g/lvlste, 5 appls, n/s, n/p, $1200 inclsutils, suits professional, Avail Jun1. Refs Req. 604-299-5224

6602 Suites/PartialHouses6602

BBY, 14 Ave/2nd St. 1 BR, grd/lvl.$700/mo includes hydro. Sharedlaundry. Ns/np. 604-802-4492

6508 Apt/Condos6508

ROTARY TOWER25 Clute St, New West

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

Contact AnaCell: 778-859-0798

Bayside Property Services Ltd.

ROYAL CRESCENTESTATES

22588 Royal Crescent Ave,Maple Ridge

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

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

SUNSET PARK5870 Sunset StreetClose to Bus & BCITSTUDIO & 1 BDRM

★ Quiet park-like setting★ Newly Reno’d

★ Heat/hot water incld604-291-8197

www.sunsetparkapt.com

Whitgift Gardens1 BR Apt, $750/mo,2 BR Apt, $925/mo,

3 BR Apt, $1100/mo.Heat, hot water, parking.

Family living,daycare available.

Near kids’ park,basketball court and Skytrain.

No pets. Available now.604 939-0944

6510 Co-ops6510ARBORETUM HOUSING

Co-op located in Guildford Area,easy access to Port Mann.Spacious Townhouses, W/D hookup, D/W, F/P, 2 parking stall,4 BR Townhouse $1144mo +utils. - Share purchase $2000.N/P. Avail June 1. Call between10am - 9pm, 604 582-9520

115 PLACE CO-OPLocated in Burnaby

near Lougheed Town CentreAccepting applications

for waiting list for2 BR’s - suits Couples.

Very reasonable unit fees.Adult oriented high rise. Pool,exercise room and workshop.No Pets. Participation mandatoryand $2000 share purchaserequired.

Enquiries toMembership CommitteeCall 604 421-1222

6515 Duplexes - Rent6515

BBY, HIGHGATE. 1650sf 3 BRUpper Dup Ste, 2 f/bath, lrg litch,ding, livg & master, closed-inpatio, prkg, sh’d W/D. $1200 +sh’d utls. NS/NP. 604-437-5679

BBY, NORTH. 2 BR. F/bath, d/w,sh’d wd. Ns/np. $975/mo incls util.Near 8 Rinks. 604-298-0634.

BBY NR Metrotown, cln 3 BD, 11/2 baths, g/l, wheel chair access-ible, N/s, N/p, June 1, $1350/moincls utils. Rosa 604-430-2710

6540 Houses - Rent6540COQ/BBY, near Lougheed Mall/bus/park/skytrain, 5 BR hse, 2 fullbaths, 2 kitchens, f/p. NS, Ref.Avail Jun 1. 604-785-1699

NEW WEST Victoria Hill new 4BR T/home, roof top sundeck w/great views! 2200+sf, 3 f/ bath, allappls, 2 sec prkg, locker. immed,$2500/mo. NS/NP. 778-228-9598

QUEENSBOROUGH, NEW West3 BR up $1150; 3 BR down $850or whole hse $1750 + util, w/d.604-515-7875 or 778-829-7675

6450 MiscellaneousRentals6450

GATED PARKINGAVAILABLE

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6565 Office/Retail -Rent6565

POCO RETAIL 1236sf, $3200,2569 Shaughnessy St. Air cond,exc loc acreoss from City Hall.Jun 1. Bill Evans 604-836-2494

6595 SharedAccommodation6595

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

ROOM WITH a View, in a house,incls util/cbl/ph/wd, $450/mo.Avail now. N/P, 604-315-6611

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2003 ADVENTURER 22ft RV,85,000kms, sleeps 6. ExcellentCond $27,500. 604-819-6130

2006 ARTIC Fox 27ft wide body 4season trailer. ac, bunk model,solar panel, 3 burner stove,$17,500, Chwk. 604-345-9013

2008 COUGAR, 30 ft 5th wheeltrailer with 2 slides. Complete withfull extended warranty until 2014for worry free camping. Asking$27,500 obo. Call 604-576-4040

2010 HIDEOUT 24BH, $17,295.#HT10242 604-856-856-5722kustomkoachrv.com

2011 CHAPARRAL 267RLS,$ 3 6 , 9 9 5 . # C W 1 1 2 6 7 1604-856-5722. kustomkoachrv.com

2011 PASSPORT 238MLUltralite, b#PT112381. $18,995.604-856-5722. kustomkoachrv.com

8.3 CUMMINS Diesel pusher,36ft, 80,000 mi, loaded, w/d, rearcamera. $27,900. 604-539-0506

9125 Domestic9125

OVER $13 MILLION IN INVENTORY!APPLY ONLINE NOW

1-866-385-8502*All financing on approved credit. DL #7557

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9125 Domestic9125

2005 PONTIAC Sunfire 2 dr cpe,White/grey int, auto, aluminummags, spoiler, cd plyr, exc cond,n/s, female driven, no accid,75,000 k, $5,000. 604-916-5590

2010 FORD Focus: 33K, underwrnty, A/C, 4-dr, pwr locks,AUTO, keyless entry, MP3 jack,Satellite Radio Console, bucketseats, $13,400. 604-858-1901

Is your Vehicle A/CIs your Vehicle A/CNot Working?Not Working?

Avoid Costly repairs, let us tuneup your original a/c system.

Save lots of $$$Guaranteed Results!

Call KoolAir King604-996-5464(KING)

9145 Scrap CarRemoval9145

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

Visit our website @ www.surreyscrap.comFree tow, no wheels, no papers no problem! Hassle

free friendly service. 2 hr service in most areas.604 628 9044

604-761-7175THE SCRAPPER

SCRAP CAR & TRUCKREMOVAL

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

604-790-3900•• 2 HOUR SERVICE •2 HOUR SERVICE •

#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle RemovalAsk about $500 Credit!!!

$$ PAID for Some 604.683.2200

FREE SCRAP CAR REMOVALTop $$ for complete cars.

Flat Rate Towing Service avail.Call ★ 604-720-0067

9145 Scrap CarRemoval9145

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVALMinimum $150 cash paid for fullsized vehicles. 604-518-3673

FREE SCRAP car & truck remov-al. Top $$ paid for all. No wheels- no problem. 604-761-7175

STEVE TOWING SERVICESScrap Car Removal. We Pay $$for all cars. Call 778-316-7960

9155 Sport Utilities/4x4’s/Trucks9155

2007 CHEVY Avalanche SS, ex-cellent cond, champagne colour,fully loaded, 2 monitors, DVD,$32,000 obo. 778-999-3654

1986 CHEV Gruman. Propane.Step van style. Power lift. $4,995.604-607-7711 or 604-809-3847

9160 Sports &Imports9160

1997 TOYOTA Tercel, Goodcond, air cared, low kms, great ongas. $2850 obo. 778-242-2018

2003 VW Jetta TDI, 5 spd, ac,$5450. D9921 car in Abbts. tollfree 1-877-855-6522

2007 MERCEDES 350 CLK, con-vertible, 2 dr, auto, 34,000 kms,dark blue, fully loaded. very cond,$ 4 5 , 0 0 0 o b o . M u s t g o778-999-3654

9172 Utility Trailers9172HEAVY DUTY utility trlr steel, 2 ftsides, tie rails & 4 stake pockets.As New $995 obo 778-552-5171

9515 Boats9515Aluminum Boat Wanted, 10, 12or 14ft, with or without motor ortrailer. Will pay $. 604-319-5720

HOME SERVICES AUTOMOTIVE

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

8335 Window Cleaning8335BOB’S WINDOW

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

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

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

www.treeworksonline.ca

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

Fully insured & WCB

Jerry 604-618-8585

$ BEST RATES $

A-1 TRI CRAFTTREE SERVICES (EST. 1986)

Andrew 604-618-8585

8315 Tree Services8315

8309 Tiling8309RENEW KITCHEN & Baths. Tile,slate, marble, granite, pools. 15 yrexp. Free ests 604-773-2264

J. PEARCE STUCCOCONTRACTING. 604-761-6079

www.stuccocontracting.com

8300 Stucco/Siding/Exterior8300

COASTAL RESTORATION.Stucco, int & ext painting, leakrepairs. 20 yrs exp. 604-562-4442

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

JUNK REMOVALHousehold junk, appls, garage &yard clean up. 604-783-2395

DISPOSAL BINS: Starting at $99+ dump fees. Call 604-306-8599

www.disposalking.com

$35/HOUR PER PERSON • 24/7Abe Moving & Delivery and

Rubbish Removal. 604-999-6020

Trimax Roofing Ltd. Re & newroof, repairs, WCB, Ins. Will beatany written price! 604-856-4999

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

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

A Eastwest Roofing & SidingRe-roofing, Gutter, Free Est, BBBMember, 10% disc, Seniors Disc,604-812-9721, 604-783-6437

HAY’S ROOFMANAGEMENT (LM LTD)

Established 1955Your Roofing [email protected]

B-CheemaB-CheemaRoofingRoofing

All Types of Roofing & RepairsFree Estimates

604.722.3600

8250 Roofing8250

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

SKYLINE DECKINGRenovations, Roofing, New

ConstructionWCB/Insured/Licensed

Guaranteed workmanship,reasonable pricing

Call for FREE EstimateLuke: 604-729-6871

9522 RV’s/Trailers9522

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

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

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

CARPENTER HANDYMAN,Reno’s, Carpentry, H/W Flrs,Home Repairs, etc. 604-307-6715

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

778-317-1256 • 604-451-0225Bath *Kitchen* Suites & More

Save Your Dollars!WWW.RENORITE.COM

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NEW AIR MAINTENANCECommercial • Strata

Small BusinessPainting • Drywall • Flooring

Pressure Washing.Hourly or by Contract

Free Estimates. Call Richard:604-671-9901

Georgie Award forBest Renovation & Design

Complete Renovations / AdditionsKitchens / Bathrooms

604-728-3009www.jkbconstruction.com

CANWESTCABINETRY

Save Money on Manufacturer Direct!Quality Custom Kitchens & Baths

New • Renos • Refacing • ClosetsEntertainment Units & more!

Free Estimates 604-328-0611

LOW COSTCONSTRUCTION40 years experience

Renos, additions,kitchens, basement suites,drywall, tiling - Low Cost

778-706-6633

LOW COSTCONSTRUCTION40 years experience

Renos, additions,kitchens, basement suites,drywall, tiling - Low Cost

778-706-6633

TOTAL HOMERENOVATIONS

Since 1983

FROM DESIGNTO FINISH

Specialties Include:Kitchen & Bath Improvements

We Also Do:• Roofing • Sundecks • Door

& Window ReplacementsCall Bill

604-298-1222www.chrisdalehomes.com

8240 Renovations &Home Improvement8240

Poppa & Sons Ultimate PressureWashing. Driveways, Decks,Sidewalks, Siding, Free Est.

Wayne 604 671-9524

FUTUR GRAFFITI SOLUTIONS,Power Washing & Graffiti Remov-al. Hot/Cold Water. 604-420-2848

8225 Power Washing8225SMART CLEANING

Janitorial, Pressure Washing,Window Cleaning. 604-862-9797

8220 Plumbing8220LOCAL PLUMBER - Licensed,insured,GASFITTING, renos, Re-pairs. VISA 604-469-8405

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

COPPERWORKS PLUMBINGWill do ALL your plumbing needs.Get 20% off. Call 604-219-5555

CERT PLUMBER. Small or largejobs. Renos, home improve-ments, handy work etc. Free est.604-468-3924, 778-228-3924

$69/HR Lic’d/Ins. Exp & friendlyClogged drains, plumbing, smalljobs OK! Call 24/7! 604-805-2488

8220 Plumbing8220

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

8205 Paving/SealCoating8205

ALLEN ASPHALT concrete, brick,drains, foundations, walls, mem-branes 604-618-2304/ 820-2187

• Waterproofing • Aluminum Awnings• Custom Aluminum Railings

• Deck Renovations

Free Est.942-5394

UNITEDVINYLSUNDECKS LTD.

8200 Patios/Decks/Railings8200

★ STAFFORD & SON ★Interior/Exterior. Top quality work.Reasonable rates. 604-221-4900

★ QUAYSIDE PAINTING ★BBB • Fully insured • WCB

3 Rooms $250. 604-727-0043

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

Call Thomas 604 377-1338

A Name You Can TrustSTARBRUSH PAINTING• Free Estimates • Seniors Disc.• High Quality, Low Cost • WCB

25% Off with this adCall 604-518-0974

DANNDECORATING

• Pressure Washing• Residential/Commercial• Over 25 years experience

Call Geoff Dann at:604-782-8665

D & MPAINTING

Interior/Exterior SpecialistMany Years Experience

Fully InsuredTop Quality, Quick Work

Free Estimate604-724-3832

Spring Specials3 ROOMS 4 ROOMS$279 $359

Top Quality Quick WorkFree Estimates

Magic Star Painting

Call Now: 780-6510

8195 Painting/Wallpaper8195

PRECISIONPAINTING

AAAAAA• Exterior/Interior Projects

• Written Warranty• Years of Experience

• Fully Insured • WCB CoveredProfessional Crewof Ticketed Painters

QUALITY WORK. DONE RIGHT.

778.881.6096

8195 Painting/Wallpaper8195

TwoGuysWithATruck.caMoving, Storage, Free EST

604-628-7136. Visa, OK

COAST MOUNTAIN MOVERS2 men $65; 3 men $85/hr. Lic/[email protected].

778-318-7141

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

A MOVING EXPERIENCEWITH L & D ENTERPRISES !!!

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

$35/HOUR PER PERSON • 24/7Abe Moving & Delivery and

Rubbish Removal. 604-999-6020

Experienced Movers withAffordable Rates!Starting $30 /hourLicensed & Insured

• Local & Long Distance • Avail. 24/7 incl. holidays• Seniors Discount • Delivery to/from YVR Airport

604-787-8061

BEST RATE MOVING

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

• Professional Piano Movers

B&Y MOVING

604-708-8850

ADVANCE MOVING LTDADVANCE MOVING LTDMOVING & DELIVERY EXPERTS!!

Licensed, Bonded & InsuredSingle item to full house moves

We Guarantee the Cost of Every MoveFlat Rates always available(604) 861-8885

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604-537-4140www.affordablemoversbc.com

1 to 3 Men1, 3, 5, 7 or 10 Ton

From $45We accept Visa, Mastercard & Interac

Licenced & InsuredLocal & Long DistanceFREE ESTIMATES

Seniors Discount

8185 Moving &Storage8185

WE CUT GRASS since 1988!Lawn Maint. Monthy rates/contracts.Reasonable rates. NO HST. Fred604-614-8498 or Bill 604-939-2274

SAM’S Gardening SERVICELawn & Garden Care, HedgeTrims, Clean-up. 604-603-2341

Ny Ton Gardening yard & lawnmaint. trimming, shrubs, hedging,604-782-5288

Lawn & Garden • Clean-ups &Disposal, Gutters/Press WashingSeniors Disc. Al @ 604-783-3142

JL’S LANDSCAPING & LAWN-CARE, 778-385-0875 Email:[email protected]

HON’S Garden Services•Lawn Cut •Power Rake •Trim•Weed & more ★ 604-317-5328

A Gardener & A GentlemanLawn, garden, tree svcs. Pruning,yard clean-up, rubbish. 319-5302

8160 Lawn & Garden8160CHAFFER BEETLE Treatment.Lawn care, reseeding, rototillinggardens & hedges. 778-885-6488

8255 Rubbish Removal8255

604-RUBBISH782-2474

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

www.604rubbish.com10% OFF WITH THIS AD

LOW COST Rubbish RemovalReno’s & Drywall / Demo. YARD& HOME Cleanup 604-727-5232

ALL SEASONPAINTING

• Exterior & Interior• WCB & Liability Insurance• Kitchen Cabinet Refinishing

Call 604-880-2502www.allseasonpainting.ca

#1 PAY-LESS PRO PAINTING31 yrs exp. Spring Special Ext/Int.Call 24 hrs, 7 days 604-891-9967

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CONSUMERS SHOULD READ THE FOLLOWING: *† All offers and Selling Price include Delivery & Destination ($1,495 for 2011 Kizashi SX iAWD Model 6B23V41/$1,395 for 2011 SX4 Hatchback JX iAWD with manual transmission Model H3NB2J1/$1,595for 2011 Grand Vitara JX 4WD automatic transmission Model L2TB5T1) and a $399 Dealer Administration Fee. Offers and Selling Price exclude PPSA up to $72 (when financing), applicable taxes, license, registration and insurance, and a down payment of$2,200/$1,900/$2,100.Vehicles may not be exactly as shown.These offers cannot be combined with any other offers and are subject to change without notice. Dealers may sell for less. See participating dealers for details. *Limited time finance offers available O.A.C.Special bi-weekly purchase finance offers are available on 2011 Kizashi SX iAWD Model 6B23V41 (Selling Price $30,189), 2011 SX4 Hatchback JX iAWD with manual transmission Model H3NB2J1 (Selling Price $21,629) and 2011 Grand Vitara JX 4WD automatictransmission Model L2TB5T1 (Selling Price $27,279) for a 72 month term.The bi-weekly 72 month payment interest rates are based on 2011 Kizashi SX iAWD @ 0.9%, 2011 SX4 Hatchback JX iAWD @ 0% and 2011 Grand Vitara JX 4WD @ 0% purchase financing.Bi-weekly payments are $199/$139/$175 with $2,200/$1,900/$2,100 down payment. Cost of borrowing is $1,630/$0/$0 for a total obligation of $31,819/$21,629/$27,279. Offer valid until May 31, 2011. 1 When properly equipped.

LIMITED TIME OFFER

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$$750750During the Fight Carformity Sales EventDuring the Fight Carformity Sales Event

2011 KIZASHI SX iAWD2011 KIZASHI SX iAWDKizashi fights Carformity. How? First, it offers true power ofKizashi fights Carformity. How? First, it offers true power ofcontrol with a superb chassis that delivers crisp and precisecontrol with a superb chassis that delivers crisp and precisehandling. Then, Kizashi comes fully loaded with what others callhandling. Then, Kizashi comes fully loaded with what others calloptions. Fuel-efficient 180-hp 2.4L engine, Intelligentoptions. Fuel-efficient 180-hp 2.4L engine, IntelligentAll Wheel Drive (iAWD),All Wheel Drive (iAWD),SmartPassTM Keyless Entry,SmartPassTM Keyless Entry,and Rockford Fosgateand Rockford FosgatePremium Audio SystemPremium Audio Systemare just a few examples.are just a few examples.This midsize sedan FightsThis midsize sedan FightsCarformity on all levels.Carformity on all levels.$30,189† SELLING PRICE$30,189† SELLING PRICE

2011 SX42011 SX4HATCHBACK JX iAWDHATCHBACK JX iAWDThe most fuel-efficient CompactThe most fuel-efficient CompactIntelligent All-Wheel Drive vehicle inIntelligent All-Wheel Drive vehicle inCanada. This is Fighting CarformityCanada. This is Fighting Carformityat its best. Its 150-hp 2.0L engine,at its best. Its 150-hp 2.0L engine,16” Aluminum Alloy Wheels, and16” Aluminum Alloy Wheels, andEuropean-tuned suspension will takeEuropean-tuned suspension will takeyou on any side street or highwayyou on any side street or highwaylife demands.life demands.$21,629† SELLING PRICE$21,629† SELLING PRICE

2011 GRAND VITARA JX 4WD2011 GRAND VITARA JX 4WDFight Carformity with a Compact SUV that has the off-roadFight Carformity with a Compact SUV that has the off-roadcapabilities and practicality of an authentic SUV, along withcapabilities and practicality of an authentic SUV, along withon-road comfort and convenience. Grand Vitara’s SmartPassTMon-road comfort and convenience. Grand Vitara’s SmartPassTMKeyless Entry and Start system, Electronic Stability ProgramKeyless Entry and Start system, Electronic Stability Program(ESP), Class-leading towing capacity1, and fuel-efficient(ESP), Class-leading towing capacity1, and fuel-efficientengine will make your journey moreengine will make your journey moreenjoyable. It’s Suzuki’senjoyable. It’s Suzuki’sleading candidate toleading candidate toFight Carformity off-roadFight Carformity off-roadas well as on.as well as on.$27,279† SELLING PRICE$27,279† SELLING PRICE

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WHY DRIVE A SUZUKI?• Only switchable AWD in Canada• Best fuel economy in AWD• Intelligent all wheel drive• Built in Japan• Over 100 year old company• Cars to fit your Lifestyle• The go anywhere vehicles

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