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Ron and Paul Mattson have a special display at their house, located at 602 Cottonwood Dr. in Coquitlam. While other displays may have more lights, the music’s the thing at their house.

The Light List: Who’s brightening up the nights in the Tri-CitiesWith the kids out of school, it’s a good time to check out the Christmas light displays put up thanks to the hard work of Tri-City residents. For a list of such local displays, see page 2. And for more on several of those displays and the people who create them, check out the video at www.tricitynews.com produced by Sarah Massah, a Port Moody resident and BCIT broadcast journalism student.

The light list: Check out seasonal displays’Tis the season and following is a list

of large local light displays in theTri-Cities for Christmas:

COQUITLAM• 2988 Forestridge Pl.: The Bilesky fam-

ily display features lots of lights and yarddecorations, ranging from Disney characters,wise men and angels to a herd of grazingreindeer on the rooftop; a six-foot Santa greetsvisitors at the front door and another Santawaves as he appears from out of the chimney.Donations accepted for St. Paul’s Hospital.

• 2638 Brewster Dr.: Head indoorsto check out a spectacular miniatureChristmas village display in a heated garage.The village is open to the public Dec. 21, 28and 30 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Everyone is wel-come look over the details of more than 200buildings and 50 animated units, three trainsand thousands of blinking lights. There is aSanta parade in the downtown, a North Pole,fishermen’s wharf and a winter sports hill-side with snowboarders and a ski gondola.The village also has a McDonalds, an airportand Harley Davidson and Ford dealerships,as well as several flying Santas.

• 602 Cottonwood Ave.: Paul Mattson’sdisplay is up again this year. There are morethan 12,000 LED lights controlled by com-puter and co-ordinated to music, with 96 sep-arate circuits. Directions, hours of operationand videos from 2008 and 2009 can be viewedat mattsonlights.com (2010 videos will beposted mid-December). Donations are col-lected in support of BC Children’s HospitalFoundation (www.bcchf.ca/mattsonlights).

• 646 Claremont St.: Complete nativity

display, Santa and Mrs. Claus and friends,lots of Christmas trees strung with light,lights flashing to the tune of carols and more— more than 7,000 lights. Open 5 to 10 p.m.daily through Jan. 7. Donations will be col-lected for Knights of Columbus charities.

• 927 Lillian St.: The Romas family hasa lovely display of thousands of twinklinglights and snowflakes, reindeers, angels, toysoldiers, polar bears, penguins, snowmen,presents, horse and carriage, Santa, candycanes, etc. Open daily from 4:30 to 11 p.m.until Jan. 4.

• 678 Folsom St.: As seen on TV andthe internet, The Magic of lights live here.Viewed each year by thousands of people,

this display features 50,000-plus lights that, controlledby hundreds of micropro-cessors and computers, areprogrammed to twinkle,dance and move in pat-terns. There are 36 paneldisplays, a rooftop digitaldisplay of lights and Santa waving, not tomention a herd of moving reindeer, shootingstars, bells, rope light displays, spiral treesand much more.

• 1440 Cambridge Dr.: Bruce Murphyhas done a great job again this year withhis light display, complete with an electrictrain with bells and whistles, electric tramwith falling snow, five geese pulling a sleighand a giant candle. He also has a huge metrewreath and a gingerbread house with all thegingerbread men. There are approximately30,000 lights with music and a huge nativityscene. Donations are being collected for BCChildren’s Hospital. Hours of operation are5:30 to 11 p.m. daily.

• 669 Folsom St.: Check out DianaWagner’s cheerful window display and oldworld Santa’s village from 4:30 to 10 p.m. daily.

• 1417 Garibaldi Pl.: John and TrudyWolff invite you to enjoy a display of 120hand-painted pieces and 5,000 lights featur-ing both traditional (manger, shepherds,angels, wise men) and contemporary (Santaand reindeer, toy trains, skaters, nutcrack-ers) Christmas images.

PORT COQUITLAM• 1260 Fletcher Way: Gerry and Dawn

Becker have added to their Christmas dis-

play over the years andthere are now more than20,000 lights, Santa’s work-shop at the top of candycane lane, busy elves andMr. and Mrs. Claus in theyard. Rudolph and hisfriends are waiting on the

roof with Santa’s sleigh of toys and goodies,and you can hear the carollers in the yard.The display is open daily from 5 to 10:30 p.m.and donations will gratefully be accepted forthe Empty Stocking Fund.

• 1781 Manning Ave.: The Thomas fam-ily’s display, a longtime fixture in the area,boasts 2,500 lights, reindeers and blow-upfigures.

• 1039 Parana Dr.: Karen and MurrayFrank invite you to visit their display, whichthey’ve put to music you can hear by tuningyour car radio to FM 107.9 while checking itout. They are also collecting cheques, madepayable to the Canadian Cancer Society, fortheir charity Ironcops for Cancer. (You canview a video of their 2009 display at gallery.me.com/murrayfrank#100464.)

• 3970 Cedar Dr.: The Hughes family’sdisplay features more than 50,000 lights andSanta and all nine of his reindeer on theroof, plus window silhouettes, trees, angels,stars and more. It’s open 5 to 11 p.m. dailyuntil Jan. 1, 2011.

• 3313 Rae St.: Dale Brindley’s home dis-play will be open daily in December, offering50,000 lights, several ground displays andeven a light show. Donations to the food bankwill be accepted.

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For a variation on the Christmas light display, you can check out this indoor miniature Christmas vil-lage at 2638 Brewster Dr. in Coquitlam.

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It is speculated that King Henry VIII was the first English Monarch to enjoy a turkey dinner for Christmas. In more recent history the traditional English Christmas Dinner will almost certainly have the turkey as its centrepiece accompanied by roast potatoes, brussel sprouts, mashed carrots & parsnips.

For breakfast, the English adore a tiny cocktail sausage with chipolata seasoning and for Christmas they are wrapped in streaky bacon, cooked separately and then served with the surrounding turkey.

These little delicacies are more commonly known as pigs in a blanket. The turkey is typically stuffed with traditional bread and sausage dressing that contains chestnuts and is seasoned well with sage.

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• Visit the local liquor store for a bottle of wine in the price range desired. Wrap it in a wine bag or leave it as is with a nice bow.

• Pick up passes to a local attraction, such as an amusement park or a museum. Put together tickets for a play paired with a soundtrack of the production.

• Food is often appreciated. A box of fine chocolates or one of those edible fruit arrangements will be a tasteful, and tasty, gift.

• Fill a large bowl with a scooper, sprinkles, cherries, and other toppings for making ice cream sundaes.

• Pick a gift that embraces the holiday spirit. Holiday music, ornaments or table decorations can be used this year or next.

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A picture is worth a thousand words – an expression which means more today than it has in the past. With recent developments in digital technology and camera programming, capturing images is far simpler now compared to the days of film.

With so many options available, choosing the right camera is really a decision making process that requires some advance planning. If you’re planning on purchasing cameras over the holidays here are some tips to consider when shopping:

How do I know what type of camera to buy? There is a camera for every person’s needs. Choosing the right camera can be similar to choosing the perfect ice cream from a store with hundreds of flavours. Most cameras will fill the simple needs, but to get the most from your investment, one must choose a camera that is best matched for the job.

Knowing the intended use and what types or styles of images that the person would like to take will make the selection process easier. Having a clear expectation of what the camera needs to do, will give you the criteria for deciding which cameras to select for a gift or your own personal use.

What are the main types of cameras? The two main styles of cameras are compact cameras known as ‘Point and Shoots’, and dSLR’s, which are usually larger cameras with interchangeable lenses. Point and Shoot cameras are designed to be small, compact and easy to use while dSLR’s are designed to be used with many different lenses, flashes and other accessory options.

What is the price range of a camera?

Prices will vary from model to model. Prices for a basic compact camera start at around 90 dollars and go into the thousands for the professional SLR’s. A good starting point for a basic compact camera is around the $100-$200 range.

At what age are cameras appropriate gifts for children? Cameras are small enough and easy enough to use that almost any individual can use them. There is no recommended starting age, but as a guideline, if the child can communicate with you, then they can operate a camera.

My two and a half year old niece often uses one of my compact cameras to take pictures with. She has become quite the accomplished photographer after learning which buttons to press. Although she can not be trusted to carry a camera on an outing, she can be given a camera around the house and will take pictures as she sees fit.

For children, I recommend cameras which are designed for more rugged use or are waterproof. There are several models of these rugged compact cameras such as Canon Powershot D10 or Pentax Optio W90 (both available at Broadway Camera).

What kind of batteries do I need? Power demands are an important consideration

for digital cameras. Cameras will often use standard “AA” batteries or will utilize proprietary rechargeable batteries. The pros of using standard batteries is that they are readily available.

They are a good trade off for accessible power when travelling to countries where clean power would be difficult to obtain for recharging. The drawback for high power consuming devices is that they are not able to support the system for long or extended use.

There’s also the option of proprietary batteries which are usually rechargeable and provide superior power and longer lifespan (higher number of recharging cycles).

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Lindsay Wilson – Principal and Director of Coastal Edge Dance – previously worked with Mackenzie at a workshop in the Lower Mainland and kept in touch with him during the show.

“This is a great opportunity for dancers to get a chance to work with choreographers outside the dance studio as it only betters the students as a person and as a dancer,” says Wilson.

“A lot of the top teachers and choreographers only come around during conventions and it can be pretty pricey, so to have an event like this offered to the community for a cheaper rate is great!”

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Organized by the Coquitlam Sunrise Rotary club, teams Operation Red Nose (ORN) volunteers drive people home in their own cars during the Christmas party season. Although it is a free service to the community, donations are gratefully accepted and go to ‘KidSport Tri-Cities’.

Over the first three weekends, the number of rides is up by 64% and donations are up 69% over last year.

“This is the fourth year for Operation Red Nose in the Tri-Cities and it’s really hitting its stride,” says Rotary’s Clive Evans.

“At this point last year, we performed 128 rides and collected about $2,900 for KidSport. This year, we’re up to 210 rides and about $4,900.”

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The holiday season is a time of year with many traditions, from family outings to the local Christmas tree farm to get-togethers over holiday meals to gift exchanges with coworkers. However, not all traditions are as popular as gift giving or Christmas vacations.

One such tradition that many would like to avoid is packing on a few extra pounds during the holiday season. While that’s certainly the healthiest decision to make, it’s also the most difficult, particularly for those who find themselves spending ample time attending the host of holiday-themed social gatherings throughout the season. For those who find themselves looking to shed a few extra pounds each January, the following plan should help accomplish that first goal of the New Year.

• Practice portion control. Oftentimes, many people don’t have a problem with what their eating, but how much they’re eating. Resolving to avoid certain items is likely going to increase desire for those items, which is a recipe for overindulgence should you eventually cave in. When it comes to holiday foods, simply manage your portions and eat every meal in moderation.

• Don’t save up your calories. Though it might seem like it doesn’t matter when you get your 2,000 calories a day, it actually does. For example, you can’t forgo breakfast and lunch with the idea of cashing in on your daily calorie intake at dinner. You will end up overeating under such a circumstance, and it’s

also unhealthy to skip meals.• Consider that you might just be thirsty.

The symptoms of dehydration can be quite similar to those of hunger, as the stomach will make noise when you’re dehydrated just as when you’re hungry. If you find your stomach growling shortly after eating a meal, there’s a strong chance you need a glass or two of water. Dehydration can also make you feel fatigued, so keep up your energy by staying hydrated throughout the day.

Another tip is to drink water while cooking. This will help you avoid overeating when the dinner you’ve been cooking is finally served. Cooks also commonly eat while they’re cooking, but having a glass or two of water could be a good replacement for such unnecessary snacking.

• Don’t overeat because everyone else is. Nearly every adult recalls doing something foolish as a child just because friends were doing it as well. And Mom or Dad likely said something like, “If Timmy jumped off the Brooklyn Bridge, would you do that, too?” The same principles can be applied to weight loss as well. Just because others are still indulging after the holiday season, be it with leftovers or just everyday meals, doesn’t mean you can also afford to do so.

It can be hard to stop overeating after spending the holiday season doing just that, but in the long run it will pay off, and you’ll be better off for having done so.

Tips to Shed Those Holiday Pounds

Drinking plenty of water can help reduce binge eating.


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Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation Charity Golf ClassicEnjoy a day of golf and give

something back to the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation, the heart of our healthy community.

The event will be held May 26th, 2011 at Swan-e-Set Bay Resort and Country Club. Sign up or refer a new golfer in the early bird registration by January 3rd and you will also be entered into a draw for one of four pairs of beautiful Swarovski Crystal Earrings!

This day of fun will feature continental breakfast, a buffet dinner, 18 holes of golf, live patio music and

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Sign up a new golfer by phone at 604-469-3137, by email [email protected] or by fax 604-469-3157.

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It doesn’t feel like Christmas when your kids are hungry.

For many of us, the holiday season is filled with cheer. It’s a chance to spend time with family and friends and to enjoy life. And that’s a wonderful thing.

Unfortunately for many in our community, there are daily challenges to face; including getting enough to eat.

In the current economic times, there are more and more people who can’t make ends meet. They are the person who sits on the bus beside you each morning or the one who smiles and holds the door open for you as you enter a building. They are the man on the street holding a sign that says: “looking for work” or the woman in the local park whose child plays with yours on the swing. They are our friends and neighbours. They are our community.

In these tough economic times, more people turn to the food bank. The SHARE Food Bank needs your support more than ever. Right now, they are providing approximately 1000 families with food relief every two weeks. An incredible 45% of recipients are children. Even with the generosity of the community, the SHARE Food Bank can’t keep up with the growing demand.

The current demand is overwhelming and the SHARE Food Bank needs your help more than ever. No child should ever go hungry.

At this festive time of year, we are asking you to think of others in our community. Every donation matters—from the small to the large. Please open your hearts—and your wallets—and help the SHARE Food Bank to help those in need. It may be the best present you’ve ever given.

Let’s make it feel like Christmas for everyone.Call SHARE Community Services now with your donation.

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