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Books Plus runs in The Tri-City News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities' three libraries: Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.

T eens, school is out and you can read what you want. Here are a few good books to get your summer started. Ask at your local public library for more suggestions. Ashes by Ilsa J. Bick : Alex's brain tumour isn't getting any better.

Books Plus runs in The Tri-City News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities' three libraries: Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.

C an you imagine a salad without cucumbers? Don't you love a cool crisp cucumber sandwich on a hot day, or fresh cucumbers in vinegar? And what would a grilled cheese sandwich or hamburger be without pickles? Well, cucumbers are just about the most p

O nce again, with cold spring weather persisting into June, it has been a year of challenges for our food gardens. The good news is there's still lots of time to get our veggies and fruits planted.

N ow that summer is on its way, we are all thinking about holidays - and holidays include more time for reading, right? Wonderful stacks of books to be lugged from home to cottage, or stuffed into suitcases for that plane or car trip.

We always talk about plant ideas for Mom on Mother's Day but somehow Dads seem to be relegated to ties, tools and sports equipment. Well, it's time to rethink the Dad - plant thing.

People who read newspapers should, by now, be familiar with the broad outlines of the Harper government's Omnibus Bill which is now moving towards passage in Ottawa.

J une is here and, with it, the beginning of strawberry season. There is nothing better than a ruby red, fragrant sweet local strawberry. After being teased for months with the California berries, we finally get to dig into our own local gems.

It's nice to be remembered. And it's for a whole week, not just 15 minutes. The provincial government proclaimed June 3 to 9 as Seniors' Week.