New Westminster Record February 6 2015

PEOPLE 3

‘I was a spy’ – she smiles NEWS 5

Harper gets aValentine

OPINION 6

City MLA boostsYes vote FRIDAY FEBRUARY 6, 2015

LOCAL NEWS – LOCAL MATTERS

W E E K E N D

There’s more online at

NewWestRecord.ca

5

THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND SEE PAGE 11

E D I T I O N

Drawbridge best bet for the Quay to ’Borough Initial drawings done, but no timelines for when bridge could be built across river

By Theresa McManus

tmcmanus@newwestrecord.ca

A BALANCE: Janice OBriain holds Leo and Ben during the first meet-up for local parents of multiples held at the River Market in New Westminster. For a gallery of photos go to www.newwestrecord.ca or scan with layar. PHOTO LARRY WRIGHT

Double the fun with twins A NewWestminster mom launches a support group for parents of twins – or more – after having her own two newborns

By Niki Hope

nhope@newwestrecord.ca

Most people know someone who is a twin, but they don’t know what it’s like to raise twins.

Early parenthood is hard enough with one, but the idea of juggling two, or more, seems downright daunting, so New Westminster mom Janice OBriain has started a local support group that helps parents of multiples with the double whammy of parenting two newborns.

“When you talk about the differences in having twins, it starts in pregnancy,” OBriain tells the Record. “You are considered high-risk, you have more appointments,

so there is the logistics of that, usually you have to go off work early.”

And those challenges continue – tandem feeding, two crying babies at night, the need to buy two of everything (strollers, car seats, high-chairs), plus the expensive prospect of paying for daycare.

“It’s unbelievable what you need. A lot of families have actually had their own families move in with them for months at a time” she says, adding that her folks came from Victoria with their camper to live with the family in their Brow of the Hill neighbourhood. Her husband’s family lives close by and also helps with the boys. Along with her twins, OBriain has a preschool-aged son as well.

MEN’S HAIRCUTS 22 $

STUDENTS 13-18 yrs

..............

18

$

CHILDREN 12 & Under

........

16

$

HOURS: Tues - Fri 7:30 a.m. - 5p.m. • Sat 8 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

ELKS BARBER SHOP Guy Quesnel

771 Sixth St., New Westminster • 604-524-2922 Free parking (on side)

OBriain actually left her other job as a manager of an entrepreneurship program at SFU, in part, because the cost of child care for her two fraternal twins (Leo and Ben) would have been upwards of $2,200 a month.

She started the local group, which has a Facebook page, after the infant development program at Simon Fraser Society asked her if she would be interested in setting up a multiples group.

“Based on what is done in other jurisdictions, I launched the New West parents of multiples at the end of December,” she says.

The group gatherings will offer families a chance to get together and network and share information while the kids play.The Continued on page 8

The City of New Westminster has determined that a drawbridge is the best bet for a crossing from Queensborough to the Quay.

With the initial technical work complete for the Q2Q pedestrian/bicycle bridge, a staff report states the focus will now be on completing a memorandum of understanding with Southern Railway for the construction and operation of a bascule (draw) bridge, finalizing a design in consultation with Southern Railway and marine carriers, and fundraising to address the funding gap.

“I think that is probably one of the most exciting projects our city is moving forward with,” said Mayor Jonathan Cote. “I think it is such an important piece of infrastructure. It’s connecting neighbourhoods.

From a recreational point of view, I think it changes the dynamics of the river, but it also has an important transportation component. If you live in Port Royal now, you are somewhat isolated. But if you put in a pedestrian bridge, suddenly access to the bus routes, SkyTrain, walking to the River Market, it starts to open up those types of opportunities.

While it may not be feasible for everyone, Cote believes there will be Queensborough residents who want to walk to the Quay.

“It’s probably going to be one of the more pleasant walks there is,” he said.

Several years ago, the city negotiated casino funds for a number of projects in the downtown and Queensborough neighbourhoods, including a pedestrian crossing between the Quayside and Queensborough neighbourhoods. In 2013, Southern Railway of B.C approached the city about a Continued on page 9

New West’s best kept secret We Make Great

Wines, Affordable!

Selling / Buying

Wine on your dinner table for less than your morning coffee...

Call Ed...

Ed...serving 29 years Ed… serving you you for for 31 30 years Call serving

THE WINE FACTORY 649 Front Street, New Westminster 604-540-8907 ■ www.winefactory.ca

2013

2 FRIDAY February 6, 2015 • New Westminster RECORD

MORREYNISSAN.COM

Check out some of the advantages that have made us

THE FASTEST GROWING BRAND IN CANADA Over the last 12 months in the non luxury segment

CONQUER ALL CONDITIONS

WITH ON SELECT MODELS

• Mbae cbnfiden` feeginh when dai^inh – especiaggi when `_aninh and accegeaa`inh in sgippeai cbndi`ibns • Enhanced mane_^eaajigi`i wi`h ajigi`i `b ^aai `he amb_n` bf pbwea diaec`ed `b `he fabn` and aeaa a]ges • In b_a In`_i`i^e AWD sis`em, addi`ibnag sensbas de`eamine `he ‘in`ended’ diaec`ibn and adj_s`s accbadinhgi

OFFERS END FEBRUARY2

AVAILABLE FEATURES INCLUDE: • DIvIDE-N-HIDE CArgo SyStEM • INtuItIvE All-WHEEl DrIvE

2015 NISSAN ROGUE

$

SELLING PRICE

–

AWD DISCOUNT

$

NEW SELLING PRICE FROM

$

27,548 2,000 25,548 †

$ –

AWD DISCOUNT

$

NEW SELLING PRICE FROM

$

ON ROGUE S AWD

AVAILABLE FEATURES INCLUDE: • ClASS-ExCluSIvE DrIvEr SElECtAblE MoD E (2WD loCk, 4WD loCk, Auto) • ClASS-ExCluSIvE ArouND vIEW ® MONITOR

2015 NISSAN PATHFINDER SELLING PRICE

ND

33,718 2,000 31,718 †

ON PATHFINDER S V6

AVAILABLE FEATURES INCLUDE: • torquE vECtorINg AWD • PrEDAtory DESIgN

2015 NISSAN JUKE®

$

SELLING PRICE

–

AWD DISCOUNT

$

NEW SELLING PRICE FROM

$

25,673 2,180 23,493

†

INtroDuCINg tHE All-NEW 2015 NISSAN MURANO STARTING FROM

+

FREIGHT INCLUDES

$ $ $

WHICH MEANS YOU PAY

ON JUKE SV

AVAILABLE FEATURES INCLUDE: • StANDArD NISSAN NAvIgAtIoN SyStt o 8.0-INCH MultI-touCH CoNtrol Co • INtuItIvE All-WHEEl DrIvE

29,998 1,750 31,748

**

ON MURANO S FWD CVT

CR

EEK

WILLINGDON AVE.

Call 604.464.9291 • 2710 Lougheed Hwy, Port Coquitlam

BURNABY

GILMORE

COQUITLAM

NISSAN of

NISSAN of Burnaby

ILL ST

NISSAN of

ROAD

NISSAN of Coquitlam

morrey

BOUNDARY

morrey

LOUGHEED HWY

morrey

TRANS CANADA HWY #1

CANADA WAY

Call 877.864.7118 • 4450 Still Creek Drive • Burnaby

New Westminster RECORD FRIDAY February 6, 2015 3

Up Front EXCLUSIVE

‘I was a spy’ Eileen Glavin is proud of her Top Secret work during the war

By Theresa McManus

tmcmanus@newwestrecord.ca

“I was a spy,” she says with a smile.

Eileen Glavin was one of the women who worked in “listening stations” across England trying to decipher what the enemy was doing during the Second World War. Interest in their experiences has been rekindled by the release of the film, The Imitation Game.

The movie is about the life of Alan Turing, a British computer scientist/mathematician who developed a machine to break Germany’s sophisticated code device called Enigma.

Glavin recalls: “I was listening in to the German messages. I even got some from the German High Command, you know. We were able to intercept their messages, too. That was something.”

Sworn to secrecy under the Official Secret’s Act, Glavin couldn’t even share any information about her work with her parents.

“My mom and dad didn’t know what I was doing,” she says. “They knew I was a typist and was doing typing. That is all they knew.

“We knew that we had done something good; we knew it,” Glavin says. “We were told that what we had done had been so imperative to the war effort, but we didn’t know exactly what it was. We were really responsible for some of those ships being saved.”

Historians have estimated that the work done at listening stations in England may have shortened the war by two to four years.

“I am very proud, very,” Glavin says. “We didn’t know what we were doing.

It was in the ’70s when it all really came out.”

As an “interceptor” or a “radio operator,” Glavin intercepted Morse codes, transcribed the codes into English and typed it out.

“It was very interesting, although we didn’t know what we were taking down. We knew it was important. That’s all we

did know. We didn’t know why it was important,” she says. “We were taking this down and it was sent straight over to Turing’s office.

Glavin worked at a “listening station” in Dunstable, which was about 40 miles from London and about 10 miles from Bletchley. She was billeted in a home near the station.

“We all rode bicycles.

We weren’t allowed to have cars. It was more or less so nobody noticed what was going on,” she says. “We ourselves didn’t really know.”

Born just outside of London, England in 1921, Glavin got her first job at the age of 18 at a seed manufacturing company.

Each day, she made the hour-long trek from her home in the country to London.

“It was terrible,” she says. “Walking in London during that blitz, … you’d be walking through the streets and both sides of the streets would be on fire or smoldering. The tube underground, it was layered with beds on the platforms, all the way

‘We were really responsible for some of those ships being saved’

along the platforms.”

Returning home from work one evening, Glavin was on a train that derailed. Passengers had to climb up the luggage racks to get out of the dark, toppled train.

“Bombs were falling all this time, too,” she says.

“We had to walk to a subway. We stayed in the subway until special buses came around and took us to a different part of the railway.”

The bombings ultimately put an end to Glavin’s job in the city.

“For three days in a row, I didn’t get home until after 12 o’clock at night. We

I SPY: Eileen Glavin reflects on her days working in a “listening station” in England during the Second World War. Once sworn to secrecy, the New Westminster resident is now able to discuss her work during the war. PHOTO LARRY WRIGHT

left the office at 4 p.m., so it took us eight hours to get home. It was pretty rough,” she recalls. “On the third night, my father wouldn’t let me go to London anymore.”

Glavin (nee Gurnett) stayed at home for a couple of years, helping her mother care for her four younger brothers until she was called into the Air Force and worked at the listening station. Having seen the devastation firsthand, she’s proud to have played a small part in the efforts to end the war.

“It was a sad time for everybody,” she says. “And we were hungry, too. We were living on little bits of rations. We had two ounces of butter a week, one egg a week, maybe even a month. What was going on was terrible. The U-Boats were sinking all the big ships that America was sending to us with food, ammunition, everything. They were all going to the bottom. We knew we were losing all these ships, but we didn’t know what we were doing was going to help. It did. We knew where the submarines were once we broke the code. We knew where they were going.”

When the war came to an end, Glavin joined in the celebrations.

“VE-Day was a day of celebration. I was in Tr-

Keeping track: Women worked behind the scenes during the war eavesdropping on German messages and transcribing them. PHOTO UK ARCHIVES

afalgar Square all night long,” she laughs “We danced all night. Everybody loved everybody.”

Sadly, one of Glavin’s brothers was killed in the war while on patrol in North Germany. A sniper, who may not have known the war had officially ended a few days earlier, shot her brother less than six months after he’d joined the war effort.

Following the war, Glavin worked for Lloyd’s of London, married in 1953 and moved to Canada in 1957, where she raised her four boys in Burnaby and worked in jobs like a laundromat and

nursing home. When her youngest was about 10, she became a nanny for a mother who was a principal at a Hebrew school she started in Vancouver with her rabbi husband.

“I had my own four boys, but I became a nanny to eight children,” Glavin smiles. “There were three when I went there. The youngest was a few weeks old. There were no girls in my family – there were six girls in their family and two boys. They were wonderful people.”

Glavin worked for the family for 19 years until the American family returned to New Jersey.

Then 79, she retired for good.

Glavin, 93, has called New Westminster home for many years. Along with her daily walks, she keeps busy by singing with the Century House Singers, spending time with family and friends, keeping in touch with her former charges, travelling (including a trip to Dunstable and Bletchley) and maybe even taking in a movie now and then, including The Imitation Game.

COMMENT ON THIS STORY

NewWestRecord.ca

4 FRIDAY February 6, 2015 • New Westminster RECORD

NEW WESTMINSTER’S

BEST VALUE IN THE AWARD-WINNING COMMUNITY, VICTORIA HILL

UNIT 308

+

FLEX

PRICE

635 sq.ft.

$269,900

2 BEDROOM

945 sq.ft.

$365,900

505

2 BEDROOM + DEN + STORAGE

1,090 sq.ft.

$410,900 SOLD

1,040 sq.ft.

$413,900

1,680 sq.ft.

$639,900

1,445 sq.ft.

$781,900

TH10 PH5

2 BEDROOM

+

DEN

3 BEDROOM 2 BEDROOM

+

DEN

215

1 BEDROOM

540 sq.ft.

$259,900 SOLD

219

2 BEDROOM

840 sq.ft.

$355,900

985 sq.ft.

$379,900 SOLD

212

LOW RISE RESIDENCES

1 BEDROOM

SQ.FT.

310

311 HIGH RISE RESIDENCES

TYPE

2 BEDROOM

+

FLEX

408

2 BEDROOM

900 sq.ft.

$449,900

TH3

3 BEDROOM

1,250 sq.ft.

$575,900

416

3 BEDROOM

1,075 sq.ft.

$594,900

V SA

• Modern interiors feature custom flat panel wood cabinetry, premium stainless steel appliances, marble countertops, undermount sinks, wide plank laminate flooring, and NuHeat electric floor heating • Be a part of the peaceful Victoria Hill community, with over 40 acres of green space, 120 species of old-growth trees, and a direct connection to Queen’s Park • Stunning panoramic views of the Fraser River • Now under construction

MEMORI

AL DR P R E S E N TAT I O N CENTRE

295 FRANCIS WAY, NEW WESTMINSTER OPEN DAILY 12-6PM (CLOSED FRIDAYS)

F R A N C I S WAY

ROSS DR

M C B R I D E B LV D

R OYA L AV E E .

E . C O L U M B I A ST

NOW SELLING! VISIT US TODAY.

N

VICHILL@ONNI.COM

604.523.0733 | ONNI.COM

*Prices and incentives are subject to change without notice. Developer reserves the right to make changes and modifications to materials, floorplans and specifications without prior notice. E.&.O.E.

N

FO

LIM RA

ITE

AL

0 0

I

,0 5 3

EU

$

OA T P

D AD

N TIO

E IM DT

ON

LY

*

New Westminster RECORD FRIDAY February 6, 2015 5

News POLITICS

No love for Harper this Valentine’s Day Cayley Dobie

cdobie@newwestrecord.ca

She’s at it again, and this time she wants Harper to know what a heartbreaker he is.

New Westminster resident Andrea Mears, who was featured in the Record last month when someone cut down her “Stop Harper” Christmas lights display, has found another festive way to show how Prime Minister Stephen Harper continues to disappoint her.

Earlier this week, Mears wrote “#Heartbreak Harper” on a poster board and nailed it to her fence at the top of Cariboo Road and 10th Avenue for all to see.

“The idea was that people could tweet a Valentine’s Day message to Harper to let him know how he’s broken their hearts this Valentine’s Day,” she said.

The idea was born one night when Mears was having dinner with her friends.

They suggested she do

something more interactive this time around, hence the hashtag, which people can use to tweet messages to Harper. For those without Twitter (or those too shy to send their own messages), Mears also put a small mailbox on the poster board

We want to make sure that people don’t become afraid to speak up

where people can drop off Valentines to Harper and she will tweet them on their behalf.

“And then I’ll mail them all, right after Valentine’s Day,” she said.

The motivation behind the new festive sign echoes feelings Mears expressed when she put up her “Stop Harper” display in Decem-

ber – Harper is breaking her heart and he needs to know it.

Deforestation, tar sands, job loss, postponing the federal budget and changes to Canada’s anti-terrorism legislation are among a number of things people might be upset about, and they shouldn’t be afraid to voice those concerns, Mears said.

“With this new (anti-terrorism) legislation that just passed, they’re even more worried about people voicing their displeasure with the government, so we want to make sure that people don’t become afraid to speak up,” she added.

Mears is encouraging people to drop a Valentine’s Day message into the mailbox attached to the poster board on her fence, or tweet a message to Harper using #heartbreakharper.

If you have a positive message for Harper, drop those off too, Mears said.

“If people have something to say, it’s OK,” she

Heartbreaker: Andrea Mears erected a large sign that reads #HeartbreakHarper and posted it to her fence at Cariboo Road and 10th Avenue. Following on the heels of her “Stop Harper” Christmas light display, Mears hopes this Valentine’s Day message will inspire others to share their own messages with the prime minister.

PHOTO LARRY WRIGHT

said.

The sign will be up until Valentine’s Day next weekend, and then Mears will

Exercise your options this Winter.

Harsh winters can often mean hibernation. Another option is rejuvenation! At our all-inclusive retirement communities you’ll enjoy lively social activities, freshly prepared hot meals and feel safe and secure knowing there is always someone close by to lend a hand. Spend the Winter with us.

CALL US TODAY

Enjoy a Winter “Staycation” close to home!

Call to book a guest suite today.

All-Inclusive Retirement Living • www.amica.ca

Amica at Rideau Manor 1850 Rosser Avenue, Burnaby, BC 604.291.1792

take it down and mail out any messages left in the mailbox.

“If you have a message,

we encourage people to send (Harper) a Valentine,” Mears said.

6 FRIDAY February 6, 2015 • New Westminster RECORD

Opinion MY VIEW JUDY DARCY

Vote yes for a more livable New West A week doesn’t go by without a constituent coming to my community office, sending me an email, or phoning in a complaint about the constant traffic congestion that brings our city to a standstill. It’s the number 1 concern for many residents and local businesses.

That’s why – despite serious concerns about TransLink and about the B.C. Liberals’ handling of the transportation referendum – I will be speaking out for the ‘Yes’ side in the vote coming up this spring.

NewWestminster is at the crossroads of the Lower Mainland’s transportation network. Already, hundreds of thousands of vehicles pass through our community every day, often paralyzing the streets of NewWestminster.

And the population of the region is expected to grow by a million residents over the next 30 years.

The transportation plan developed by the Mayors’ Council, which we will all be able to vote on beginning March 16, will provide funding for badly needed transit infrastructure throughout the Lower Mainland that would significantly alleviate the congestion we see every day in NewWestminster. A new four-lane Pattullo Bridge.

Expanded bus service. Im-

proved Handy-Dart service. Rapid transit in Surrey.

And more. Approving this plan would be an enormous step forward in solving New Westminster’s traffic problems.

I certainly understand – and share – the concerns about the lack of accountability at TransLink after the B.C. Liberals restructured it in 2007. I also agree that the referendum was a bad idea from the get-go.

Residents of NewWestminster should ask the government some hard questions about funding and fixing TransLink.

But the reality is the referendum is fast approaching, and it’s critical that it succeed.The Mayors’ Council’s Transportation and Transit Plan is more than a better commute to and from work.

It’s the ability to get around our city, run errands, walk and bike safely, and pick up the kids from school. It affects the air we breathe and how we sleep at night. It’s about our environment and our health.

For these reasons – and more – I’m encouraging the people of NewWestminster to say ‘No’ to congestion and vote ‘Yes’ in the upcoming referendum.

Judy Darcy is MLA for NewWestminster. See an extended version of this piece at www.newwestrecord.ca.

OUR VIEW

Stupidity puts us all at risk What do a recent measles outbreak and climate change have in common?

They’re both issues involving clear scientific evidence that many people feel free to ignore in favour of their personal belief system.

Recently, medical authorities blamed a measles outbreak at Disneyland on increasing numbers of parents who reject recommended childhood vaccinations. It’s a similar phenomenon to that which occurred in the Fraser Val-

ley last year.

The very success of vaccines has taken away the fear of childhood disease that in previous generations would have provided a powerful motivator to act.

Science has been conclusive about the societal benefits of vaccines and has long ago debunked the theory linking them to autism.

But that has apparently done little to change people’s beliefs and therefore their behaviour.

Unfortunately, disbelief in scientific evidence

THIS WEEK’S POLL

ARCHIVE 2004

READERS WERE ASKED:

Hospital closure raises calls for inquiry

Do you think the city’s proposed tax hike is reasonable?

AGREE %

30

DISAGREE %

65

NO OPINION %

5

Poll carried out at www.newwestrecord.ca, Feb. 2 to 5.

’TWAS SAID THIS WEEK ...

We were really responsible for some of those ships being saved.

Eileen Glavin on her wartime work

Elected officials from New Westminster, Burnaby, Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam joined forces to call for a public inquiry into plans to close Saint Mary’s Hospital.

The Record reported on Feb. 18, 2004 that city councillors and mayors from the four municipalities were demanding answers into the handling of the issue by the Fraser Health Authority and the provincial government.

New Westminster residents and politicans alike were angry about the announced closure of the longtime local hospital as its final days loomed. The final day for day care and inpatient services would be Feb. 27, with the hospital set to fully close by April 20 – or sooner.

Despite promises that changes were being made at Royal Columbian Hospital to help improve patient care and make up for the loss of Saint Mary’s, the announced closure had New Westminster city council on high alert.

Coun. Chuck Puchmayr said Royal Columbian Hospital had always benefited from being able to send patients to Saint Mary’s, and taking that “pressure valve” away would create further problems in the health-care system.

isn’t limited to the medical realm.

In fact, according to a recent U.S. study, our tendency to ignore evidence is well entrenched on many issues.

For instance, the study found 87 per cent of scientists accepted the concept that human activities are driving climate change, but only 50 per cent of the public believed that.

We’re more likely to believe the opinions of Hollywood celebrities than scientists.

And confronted with evidence that contradicts our beliefs, most of us are apparently more likely to dig in and question the validity of that evidence than to change our minds.

All of which bodes ill for our collective well-being.

Decisions, both individual and societal, should be based on reality, not on what’s convenient to believe.

To do otherwise puts the greater good in peril.

– Guest editorial from the North Shore News

OUR TEAM

ALVIN BROUWER Publisher

abrouwer@newwestrecord.ca

PAT TRACY Editor

ptracy@newwestrecord.ca

LARA GRAHAM Associate Publisher åå

2013

201a-3430 Brighton Avenue, Burnaby, BC V5A 3H4 MAIN SWITCHBOARD 604.444.3451 DELIVERY INQUIRIES 604.942.3081 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING 604.444.3000 EDITORIAL/NEWS TIP LINE 604.444.3020 FAX LINE 604.444.3460 EDITORIAL editorial@NewWestRecord.ca ADVERTISING display@NewWestRecord.ca CLASSIFIED DTJames@van.net

CCNA BLUE RIBBON CANADIAN COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER AWARD 2013

THE NEW WESTMINSTER RECORD IS A CANADIAN-OWNED COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED AND DISTRIBUTED IN THE CITY OF NEW WESTMINSTER EVERY WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY BY THE RECORD, A DIVISION OF GLACIER MEDIA GROUP. THE RECORD RESPECTS YOUR PRIVACY–WE COLLECT, USE AND DISCLOSE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH OUR PRIVACY STATEMENT WHICH IS AVAILABLE AT WWW.NEWWESTRECORD.CA

New Westminster RECORD FRIDAY February 6, 2015 7

Opinion

New West’s best kept secret

INBOX

TRENDING

Minister gives thumbs-up to new inclusion policy

Does Alberta Street need traffic calming?

Dear Editor The headline “New West Pastors Speak against LGBT Inclusion Policy” (the Record online, Jan. 28) implies that all New Westminster clergy are opposed to the LGBT inclusion policy.

As the pastor of Shiloh-Sixth Avenue United Church, a church that is proud to welcome all people regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, that has supported the Royal City Pride Festival for many years, and that believes that all of God’s children are entitled to be accepted and respected as they are, I would like to express my support for this policy and my satisfaction that it has been passed by the school board.

Rev. Shannon Tennant, Shiloh-Sixth-Avenue United Church, New Westminster

Isn’t there a better path to inclusion than yet another policy?

Dear Editor Re: new school board inclusion policy. What I find disturbing about this change in policy of inclusion is that all lists of inclusion are exclusive; we don’t mean to, but invariably someone or some group is always excluded.

Could our efforts not bear better fruit if we focused our efforts at making it safer for everyone who enters our families, homes, schools, workplaces, churches or places of governance?

It seems to me that we have lost sight of the fact that we are all persons and as such we have much more in common than what differentiates us; and we seem to have made it ‘OK’ to pick on any person who is different than ourselves or our group.

Labels abound.

Individually we are often rather impatient when the change we need, desire or that simply suits us is slow in coming; and we ramp up the rhetoric.

Two cases in point. One is the length of time it took for the government to extend to couples that co-habitated the same rights and privileges that were extended to those couples that married. Or the second point is the tension between the government funding abortions while at the same time not funding the costs incurred by couples who are experiencing infertility and who take the route of seeking help from fertility clinics in their desire to have a family.

I don’t know who, but someone has said that it is easier and faster to act your way into a new way of thinking than you can think your way into a new way of acting.

I know a new policy with ‘more teeth’ looks good and makes us think we have done something, and often can be a good start, but it seems to me that policy is so limited in accomplishing the attitudinal change that is needed.

Is it possible that there is another way available to us that has yet to be explored?

Who will be brave enough to lead us?

George Goertzen, New Westminster JOIN THE CONVERSATION

@TheRecord on Twitter

Over 1.2 Million Bottles Made & Counting

@gye_incognito I don’t think speedbumps are the way to go. Can create more noise with the stopping/starting and hitting the bumps.

Made-On-Pre

@gye_incognito 2/2 think traffic calming and diversion measures would be better than bumps. Bumps are a bandaid solution.

!

T F E L S Y A D R U FO

@laragerrits Agreed. Drivers speed between bumps, then hit brakes. I like right turn in/out at base of street.

NewWest residents face a property tax increase in 2015 @gye_incognito I can’t imagine the avg resident of #newwest wants a prop tax increase along with this new transit tax.

Wines, Affordable!

Wine Cellar Restocking Sale! ular g e r y n a * n o % SAVE 10 mise Wine

@BarbAdamski I still think speed bumps just below Richmond, at the crest of the hill, would work. #newwest #albertastreet

@PeterVForeman not a believer in speed bumps myself. I like the right turn only idea but it just push the problem to another street.

We Make Great

COME AND SEE WHY WE ARE #1!

MAKE 15 BOTTLES OF WINE for

79*!

$

*Limited Selection

*CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER SPECIALS OR PROMOTIONS Excludes Value Varietals and Barrel Aged wines. Applies to Made On Premise Products Only.

THE WINE FACTORY 649 Front Street, New Westminster 604-540-8907 ■ www.winefactory.ca

We have NOW changed our hours!

OPENING SUNDAYS Noon to 4pm + +

Closing on Tuesdays

Due to weekday traffic, parking and road closures.

@gye_incognito 2/2 just going to make it even harder to get that yes vote on the referendum. #reality @PJNewWest if you find me someone who wants a tax increase, let me know, as they definitely won’t be “average” @garryself does that 3.45% include the slice of the tax that currently goes to Translink? @PJNewWest no. What ever increase #NewWest decides on only impacts base property tax. Translink, School, etc. set by province, not City.

Sapperton residents feel let down over Brewery District @CanSpice Ahem. *Some* Sapperton residents. I don’t feel let down, and I support the design. @BarbAdamski Okay, there’s one.

And apparently another at a previous meeting. @chelsetro I have to say, I’m fine w it too. My Skytrain stop would get busier but that’s about it. richmondite01 Half of the complaining people will probably end up buying units in the project, and will tell their friends: “Wow, you have to come visit and check out the fabulous view!”

THE NEW WESTMINSTER RECORD WELCOMES LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. We do, however, edit for taste, legality and length. Priority is given to letters written by residents of New Westminster and/or issues concerning New Westminster.

Please include a phone number where you can be reached during the day. Send letters to: The Editor, #201A–3430 Brighton Ave., Burnaby, B.C., V5A 3H4, email to: editorial@newwestrecord.ca. (no attachments please) or fax to: 604444-3460. Letters to the editor and opinion columns may be reproduced on the New West Record website, www. newwestrecord.ca

The Spring Active Living Guide will be available in the Record and at www.newwestpcr.ca on February 25!

2013

8 FRIDAY February 6, 2015 • New Westminster RECORD

People

Parents gather for support Continued from page 1 first one was held last week at the River Market at the Quay, where the guest speaker was an occupational therapist who talked about feeding and sleeping.

They have also started a monthly wine night event for parents, and, as the weather gets nicer, OBriain plans to organize occasional get-togethers at local playgrounds.

Along with the challenges of raising multiples, there are plenty of sweet moments, OBriain says.

“It’s really fun seeing them start to play together, seeing two babies chase each other around the house is pretty special,” she says.

There was another tender moment, after her babies were born and they were placed together (once Leo was out of neo-natal intensive care unit), they snuggled in beside each other and Leo put his tiny hand on his brother’s face and made little coo noises.

So far, there are approx-

Shopping for Competitive Insurance Rates?

KASTELEIN, STOUT

Seeing double: New Westminster parents and their twins attended the first-ever meet-up for local parents of multiples. The parents are members of a Facebook group, which was started by Janice OBriain, far left with her 15-month-old fraternal twins Leo and Ben, to help parents of multiples connect and share the unique experience of raising twins. PHOTO LARRY WRIGHT

imately 25 families signed up for the multiples group, which is open to all families of multiples and the children can be of any age.

Visit Facebook and search

New Westminster Parents of multiples to find the page – you must request an invite in order to join the group.

The group’s next gathering is set for Friday, Feb. 27

at River Market, between 10:30 a.m. and noon.The topic of the gathering will be first aid.

INSURANCE AGENCIES INC

Call us for all your insurance needs.

• Homeowners

• Travel Medical

• Liability

• Condominium

• Autoplan

• Marine

• Tenants

• Business

450 - 6th Street (at 5th Ave) New Westminster, B.C.

604-526-4644 ksinsure@telus.net

-FREE PARKING AT REAR-

BEAUTIFUL DIVINE

When it comes to making you look and feel your best, Pantea Pezeshkfallah is an expert.

A

s a trained graphic design graduate with a BA degree in photography, the owner of the Elegant Touches Hair Studio helps her customers choose the hairstyle or colour best suited to their face.

The master stylist uses only the highest quality products available. Her colouring skills are flawlessly unique she knows exactly what colour to use to suit each client.

She has a strong belief in providing exceptional customer service, each and every time, in an atmosphere that is warm and inviting. That’s because Pantea considers each one of her clients’ unique and special therefore each style or colour has to be as well.

With nearly a dozen years in the hair

dressing industry, Pantea comes with a wealth of education and experience. Over the years, she has honed her skills by taking part in several hair styling courses and seminars around the Lower Mainland to ensure she’s abreast of current trends in hair colour and cut.

Come and see why Pantea has already garnered a reputation for offering the latest and best in hair design. Pantea and her stylists look forward to welcoming new clients in her salon, located at 413 East Columbia St. For more information or to book an appointment, call 604-544-1700 or visit www.eleganttoucheshairstudio.ca.

50% OFF

FREE

10% OFF

On your first visit to all new clients*

Eyebrow shaping when you buy any service

To everyone with this ad*

*Valid for any services, condition apply, call for details

*Only on first visits and with copy of this ad.

*Valid for any services, condition apply, call for details

Elegant Touches Hair Studio S P A

•

B E A U T Y

•

E L E G A N C E

4 1 3 E a st C o l u m b i a S t re e t ( S a p p e r t o n ) N ew We st m i n st e r • 6 0 4 . 5 4 4 . 1 7 0 0 • e le g a n t t o u c h e s h a i rst u d i o . ca

New Westminster RECORD FRIDAY February 6, 2015 9

News Transit cop faces charges

By Cayley Dobie

cdobie@newwestrecord.ca

A transit police officer is facing assault charges following an independent investigation by New Westminster police.

The charges stem from an incident in August, 2011 between two Transit officers and an unnamed man at Rupert Street SkyTrain station. An altercation ensued, and Transit Police made a request that the Office

of the Police Complaints Commissioner – B.C.’s police watch dog – investigate the matter, according to a media release from Transit Police.

Tasked by the complaints commissioner to investigate the incident, the New Westminster Police Department conducted an investigation and submitted a report to Crown counsel.

Earlier this week the department announced Crown counsel had ap-

proved charges against the two Transit officers involved in the incident.

Const. Edgardo Diaz and former constable Michael Hughes have both been charged with assault causing bodily harm and assault with a weapon. Diaz continues to work for Transit Police in an administrative capacity while Hughes left the police department in 2012.

Both will make a first appearance on Feb. 12 in Vancouver provincial court.

Drawbridge gets the go-ahead Continued from page 1 low-level crossing and proposed two options, one that would be connected to the existing rail bridge and another that would be a separate bascule or draw bridge.

According to a staff report, the preferred option is the bascule bridge, which is estimated to cost $10.5 million.While this is more than the $6.2 million available from casino funds, the city believes the gap could be addressed through fundraising, grants or a new capital program.

“Initial survey work and drawings for regulatory approvals have been completed and concepts have been developed for connecting the bridge with local and regional bicycles, pedestrian and greenway networks on both sides of the river,” stated the report. “It has

also been confirmed that the bridge would be capable of supporting a police car or ambulance, providing an alternative access route to Royal Columbian Hospital in the event of a blockage of the Queensborough Bridge.There is no timeline for when the bridge would be built.

Coun. Patrick Johnstone said the proposed design is the one that will have the least amount of visual impact and should not impact the existing children’s “submarine” park.

While there are a lot of details to be addressed when building over a navigable waterway, Johnstone’s confident it will happen.

“I think that is one of the most exciting projects our city is moving forward

with,” said Mayor Jonathan Cote. “I think it’s such an important piece of infrastructure. It’s connecting neighbourhoods. From a recreational point of view, I think it changes the dynamics of the river. I also think it has an important transportation component.”

While Port Royal residents are “somewhat isolated” at this time, Cote said new opportunities open up with the provision of a pedestrian bridge, as they’ll have access to the bus routes, SkyTrain and River Market.

“It’s probably going to be one of the more pleasant walks there is,” he said. “If that was my trip to the grocery store, I’d probably go for that.”

Feast & Fun At River Market E V E N T S F E B R U A R Y 6 th - 1 2 th ROYAL CITY FARMERS MARKET & ARTISANS FAIR Saturday, Feb. 7th (11am - 3pm) This is where you can find organic produce, local honey, meat, eggs and dairy, plus a troupe of talented crafters upstairs in the Artisan Fair. Something for your valentine perhaps?

ZUMBA - Shake your way to good health - Sunday, Feb 8th (9am - 10am)

ZUMBA brings together the best of dance and fitness. Open to all fitness levels, ages 14 & up. $5/session. Community Square. Register online or drop in.

FAMILY DAY IN NEW WESTMINSTER - Monday, Feb. 9th (11am - 3pm) The City is organizing a number of activities at the Anvil Centre, FRDC and at River Market.

Come and spend the day with us and partake in all the activities. More information online.

RIVER CRITTERS BAKING CLASS - Tuesday, Feb. 10th (10am - 11am)

Join Katia from Pamola Bakery as she tea ches you how to roll cookies, decorate cupcakes and make other amazing treats! Ages six & under. $5/child, register at rivermarket.ca/events

CONTEST!

Tenth Street

All You Can Eat

MEDI CENTRE

FISH & CHIPS Mon • Tues • Wed

$9.95 includes pop

OPEN 6 DAYS OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

WIN!

Tweet a photo of your purchases at the market to #feastandfun and enter to win $25 worth of dining to River Market restaurants.

2 Haddock Dinners $18.95 2 Cod Dinners $17.95

Mon. - Thurs. 9 - 8 A WEEK Fri. 9 - 3 Mon. - Thurs. 9 -6 NOW OPEN Fri.Sun. & &Sat. 9-39-3 Sat., Holidays

Includes: One piece of fish, chips, coleslaw, roll and beverage (coffee, tea or soft drink).

No substitutions. Dine in only.

Exp. February 28, 2015

No Appointment Necessary

66 10th Street Columbia Square New Westminster

604-526-3308

75-10th St., New West

604-522-6099

(between Royal Ave & Carnarvon)

6574 E. Hastings Kensington Plaza Burnaby

604-291-1323

www.cockneykings.ca

PEDICURE $25 ACRYLIC NEW SET $30 ACRYLIC NAIL FILL $22

GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE Expires February 20th, 2015. Not valid with other special offers. With Ad.

604-521-1453 | crystalnails.ca

Columbia Square #101-78 Tenth St., New Westminster

THE WORKS AT WALLYS BURGERS AT RIVER MARKET

rivermarket.ca

@rivermrkt

810 Quayside Drive, New Westminster, BC 604.520.3881

10 FRIDAY February 6, 2015 • New Westminster RECORD

Starting today:

Darrell’s Deal: Side Bacon Mitchell’s Gourmet Foods Thick Sliced

1kg $9.89ea

On sale ONLY until Thursday Feb 12th

Stu

l Michae

mun m o C r Yo u

ity

e Georg

am! e T t r o Supp

Three locations to serve you!

Sapperton Royal City Centre Columbia Square 198-610 6 Street New Westminster 604-520-5937

Unit 200 - 270 East Columbia Street, New Westminster 604-523-2581

1025 Columbia Square New Westminster 604-549-1225

New Westminster RECORD FRIDAY February 6, 2015 11

City Beat

5

THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND Theresa McManus

editorial@newwestrecord.ca

Family fun and all kinds of love It may be long, dark days of winter, but you can brighten up your spirits by taking in some of the great events happening around town and celebrating British Columbia’s second ever Family Day. Here are our Top 5 offerings for the Feb. 6 to 9 Family Day long weekend.

1

Hannah Gikonyo, above, enjoyed Family Day activities at Queensborough Community Centre last year, while Naomi Meston (at right) panned for gold withYukon Dan at Fraser River Discovery Centre.The city has more free Family Day fun planned for this year.

2

ENJOY A NIGHT ON THE WATER with Paddlewheeler Riverboat Tours’ first pub night on the Fraser.The pub night, which will be taking place on select Fridays and Saturdays starting Friday, Feb. 6, are open to people aged 19 and up and tickets are $25.

A DJ will play, while

guests can dance or check out the food and drink specials. For information, visit www. vancouverpaddlewheeler. com.

3

GET READY TO SHOW YOUR LOVE of New Westminster by registering for next weekend’s Love Our City workshop.

The neighbourhood vision workshop taking place on Saturday, Feb. 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Anvil Centre features keynote speech

by Happy City author Charles Montgomery.

Registration is required for this free event and space is filling up quickly.

Register at loveourcity workshop.eventbrite.ca, 604-527-4532 or ourcity@

Celebrate Family Day with at a number of venues in downtown New Westminster that are hosting a variety of free events for folks of all ages.The fun runs on Family Day – Monday, Feb. 9 – from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Drop by Anvil Centre (777 Columbia St.) for events including mystery artifact boxes, storytime, fun and co-operative games, performances and more. More events are being offered at Fraser River Discovery Centre (788 Quayside Dr.) and River Market (810 Quayside Dr.)

newwestcity.ca.

4

CHECK OUT THE INTERACTIVE DISCOVERY CART at the New Westminster Museum, now located in Anvil Centre.The library rolls out new artifacts for you to explore, play and learn from each week.

Drop by the museum between 1 and 2 p.m. to see

what’s being offered up this week.The museum is located on the third floor of Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St. Admission is by donation.

She’s among the artists taking part in the Artists in the Boro’s Let Me Count the Ways exhibit in the community art space at Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St.

TAKE IN A TALK

BY ARTIST KAREN JUSTICE, who visits the arts space at Anvil Centre on Monday, Feb. 9 at 2 p.m.

Email your Top 5 ideas to calendar@newwestrecord.ca or tmcmanus@newwestrecord. ca.You can also check out our full arts and events listings at www.newwestrecord.ca.

5

#1402-1185 Quayside #305-6 Renaissance #109-803 Queens Ave #119-1150 Quayside Gorgeous view of lagoon and river

RE/MAX Advantage Realty 321 6th Street, New West

BEST VIEW ON THE QUAY HUGE OPEN CONCEPT-WINDOWS GALORE 2 bed 2 bth 1337 SF $449,900.

River & Lagoon views. 2 bd 2 bth Beautifully updated 1117 SF $369,900

Waterfront Corner Garden suite

1500 SF “WOW” Patio + 646 SF suite 1 bd & 1 Bath beautiful decorated Open concept $194K

Walk out directly to the boardwalk 2 bed 2 bth 2 patios 4 patio doors Gorgeous flooring $419,900

12 FRIDAY February 6, 2015 • New Westminster RECORD

YOUR ROAD MAP TO ALL DAY

MONDAY

FEB.9

FAMILY FUN IN 2015 NEW WESTMINSTER!

Bring this roadmap along with you to each location you visit on Monday, February 9 to receive a special sticker.

When you attend four events and collect four stickers you will receive a Parks, Culture and Recreation Family Courtesy Pass.

www.newwestcity.ca

Follow the roadmap for a full day of family fun in New Westminster H Visit one or all of the spectacular events H All activities are FREE unless otherwise noted.

1 Queensborough Community Centre • 920 Even Avenue • 604.525.7388 9:00 - 11:00 am Enjoy an exciting morning of family friendly activities including bouncy castles, face painting and crafts!

Fitness Centre

6

Fraser River Discovery Centre • 788 Quayside Drive • 604.521.8401 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Explore and Educate – see inside cover for schedule of events

7

Anvil Centre • 777 Columbia Street • 604.527.4640 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Westminster Savings Family Fun Zone and the Arts & Heritage Hub – see inside cover for schedule of events

8

Greenhouse in Queen’s Park • 604.777.5121 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Come for a tour of the greenhouse and make a little moss garden to take home

9

Moody Park Arena • 701 Eighth Avenue • 604.525.5301 12:30 am - 2:30 pm Family Day Loonie Skate (all ages)

Get fit as a family! Family members 13+ years participate for the price of a single admission

2 Centennial Community Centre • 65 East Sixth Avenue • 604.777.5100 All classes and activities are FREE 9:20 - 10:20 am 10:30 - 11:30 am

Workout Fitness class Core Fitness class

1:00 - 1:30 pm

Zumba, Games in the gym, Craft activities

1:30 - 2:00 pm

Yoga

2:00 - 3:00 pm West)

Norden the Magician (sponsored by Kids New

6:30 - 8:00 pm

10

3 Queen’s Park Arenex • First Street & Third Avenue • 604.777.5121 9:30 - 11:30 am Gymnastics & Trampoline (all ages) 6:00 - 7:30 pm Gymnastics & Trampoline (all ages) Adult participation required as you Flip, Flop & Fly! 4 Samson V • 880 Quayside Drive • 778.773.1498 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Tour the last surviving wooden steam-powered sternwheeler. Admission by donation 5 River Market • 810 Quayside Drive • 604.520.3881 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Food and Leisure - see inside cover for schedule of events

Presented by:

We acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia

Canada Games Pool • 65 East Sixth Avenue • 604.526.4281 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Free Public Swim (all ages) Our Fun Supervisor will organize fun water activities. Green Thunder Waterslide will be closed 1:00 - 8:25 pm

11

Family Day Loonie Skate (all ages)

Regular drop-in admission. Green Thunder Waterslide open from 1:00 - 3:00 pm and 6:30 - 7:30 pm

Youth Centre • 620 Eighth Street • 604.515.3775 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Challenge your family to a fun game of pool, foosball, bubbly hockey, or hoops in the gym.

Thanks to our Parents and Partners kids/youth can take each other on in our Donald’s Market feature Fraser River Discovery Centre Kids Sport “Blast from the Past” game and see which Music Box New Westminster generation comes out on top!

River Market The Stage New Westminster Vancouver Circus School Kids New West Tashu Karate Equitas-Play It Fair NW Public Library Nintendo Canada

Think of GREEN ways you can get to these events! Ride your bike, walk or explore public transit.

New Westminster RECORD FRIDAY February 6, 2015 13

FAMILY DAY 2015 Monday, February 9, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Featuring three event sites in downtown New Westminster offering FREE family activities: Westminster Savings Family Fun Zone at Anvil Centre

Fraser River Discovery Centre

River Market

788 Quayside Drive

810 Quayside Drive

777 Columbia Street

ALL DAY ACTIVITIES 11:00am-3:00pm FIRST FLOOR • Westminster Savings tent for giveaways, prizes, table hockey, and a virtual graffiti • Nintendo Interactive Games Rainbow Loom, or just hang out in Youth Lounge • Equita’s Play It Fair • Face Painting by The Stage New Westminster SECOND FLOOR • Explore the City’s Archives THIRD FLOOR • The Stage New Westminster’s Photo Booth • Explore the City’s Museum and visit the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame • Pop-Up Library hosted by NWPL. Sign up for a library card and check out an assortment of books, dvds, cds, and magazines • Discover Mystery Artefact Boxes FOURTH FLOOR • Board Games: Then and Now Family Drop-in • Build Your City – interactive arts activity

• Experience The Fraser- An interactive mini riverine trail system • Seafood For Thought- Explores contemporary issues regarding sustainable fishing • I Spy- An interactive exhibit on the working river • My River My Home- A global exchange of children’s artwork, developed as part of a collaborative, scientific research project between Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and the University of the Fraser Valley.

• Our Bones are Made of Salmon- Designed around the memories and experiences of Musqueam Elder Larry Grant and Stó:l Cultural Advisor Dr. Sonny McHalsie.

• Pollution Model • Archaeology Dig • Altered Rivers Art/Water Slides

• River Critters Menu will feature kids meals from various vendors • Arts & Crafts by Music Box Music • Arts & Crafts by Donald’s Market • Arts & Crafts by Royal City Farmers Market • Hopscotch with KidSport • New Westminster Animal Services • Explore A Green World

SCHEDULED PERFORMANCES AND EVENTS 11:00am 11:00am 11:30am 12:00pm 1:00pm 1:00pm 1:45pm 2:00pm -

2:15pm 2:30pm -

Story Time with NW Public Library Max Tell, Children’s Entertainer Westminster Avenue Musical Entertainment Peter Rooke, Magician The Tigger Exhibit, Musical Entertainment Story Time with NW Public Library Max Tell, Children’s Entertainer Artist Talk with Karen Justice “Let Me Count the Ways” presented by Artists in the Boro Jake Burton – Card Tricks Peter Rooke, Magician

11:00am - Los Castores Mariachi – Musical Entertainment 11:30am - Enjoy Mad Science’s Entertaining and interactive demonstration on air pressure“Up, Up Away” 2:00pm - Enjoy Mad Science’s Entertaining and interactive demonstration on air pressure“Up, Up Away”

Presented by: Westminster Skytrain Station or free Parking at the Front St. Parkade • For more information please contact Michelle Dean at 604.313.2765 www.newwestcity.ca

11:00am-1:00pm Sign up for a half hour introduction to Ariel Silk, Trampoline, and Juggling at Vancouver Circus School.

(Spaces are limited, first come first serve, ages 4 and up, must be accompanied by an adult).

11:00am Tony Kastellic, Fiddler 12:00 Noon NWSS Clarinet Quartet 1:00pm-2:00pm Join Tashu Karate for an intro class 1:00pm Giselle Whittaker, Youth Singer 2:00pm Heidi Braacx, Violinist

14 FRIDAY February 6, 2015 • New Westminster RECORD

Community Seniors’ group helps to promote safety on streets Theresa McManus

City of New Westminster and others will attend the forum and present information aimed at keeping pedestrians safe.

Vic Leach got to work planning the event after hearing fellow association member Freda Lambert discuss how she almost got hit by a car while crossing a street in Sapperton.

According to Leach, people aged 65 and older account for 38 per cent of pedestrian fatalities in British Columbia, while only repre-

AROUND TOWN

tmcmanus@newwestrecord.ca

The Sapperton Pensioners Association is helping citizens reflect on the need to be safe.

The association is hosting a Reflecting for Safety forum on Tuesday, Feb. 10 from 9 to 11 a.m.

Representatives from the New Westminster Police Department,Transit Police, New Westminster Fire and Rescue Services, ICBC, the

senting 16.3 per cent of the total population. He said 62 per cent of pedestrian fatalities are people aged 50 and older.

The aim of the forum is to present residents with information that will help them be safer on the streets at night.

“We invite them to come,” he said. “They will get some reflectors, find out some statistics.”

The Sapperton Pensioners Hall is located at 318 Keary St.

MARKET FOCUSES ON MIGHTY FRASER The Royal City Farmers Market is focusing on the Fraser River at its upcoming annual general meeting.

The association is holding its AGM on Tuesday, Feb. 10 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Fraser River Discovery Centre, 788 Quayside Dr. The theme for the evening is the past, present and future of the Fraser River’s role in agriculture.

Rick Carswell will MC the event and Archie Mill-

er (local historian), Shannon King (an educator at Fraser River Discovery Centre) and Ken Knechtel (a Royal City Farmers Market vendor) will share different perspectives of the Fraser River.

Registration for the AGM gets underway at 6:30 p.m. and presentations will begin at 7:30 p.m.

Light refreshments will be served, and community members are encouraged to attend. (A $10 membership fee will be collected at the

time of registration).

The Royal City Farmers Market Association welcomes feedback from New West residents about their local farmers’ market.

For more information on how you can get involved, visit www.rcfm.ca.

Do you have an item for Around Town? Send ideas to Theresa McManus, tmcmanus@newwestrecord.ca, or find her on Twitter, @TheresaMcManus.

IWONA PIEROGIES

Now Open!

Fresh, Homemade original recipe from scratch just like mom used to make.

Daily Specials Starting at $500 European style soups and sandwiches Pierogies-15 Varieties 8 pcs for $900 Cabbage Rolls $ 00 4 each Gluten Free Dumplings available

Cyndi Manager

mynewwestminsterdentist.com

Are you putting off

dental treatment

because of financial concerns?

You will be pleased to know that February is

Month of Feb

“Manager’s Special” Cyndi will give each new patient a

$5000 off coupon when you reserve your new patient exam and cleaning.

Columbia Square Family Dental Centre also offers a very unique payment plan that hundreds of our patients are taking advantage of!

An examination is first requires to determine one’s eligibility for treatment.

Call Cyndi today for details.

604-529-9393

Friendly & Your 7th Meal is on us!

Comfortable Atmosphere Freshly Frozen Pierogies one dozen $700

111-1015 Columbia Street New Westminster

mynewwestminsterdentist.com

FREE PARKING!

DINE IN - TAKE OUT - CATERING

806 - 20th St., New Westminster www.iwonapierogies.ca • 604-524-4144

YOUR HEARING IS A PRICELESS GIFT. DON’T IT FOR GRANTED. YOUR HEARING IS ATAKE PRICELESS GIFT 5066 DON’T TAKE IT FOR GRANTED. Voted Best Hearing Centre 15 years in a row, Kingsway we offer solutions to fit your communication needs, lifestyle and budget.

Stuart Lloyd Lloyd Stuart Owner & Hearing

Owner +Practitioner Hearing Instrument Instrument

Practitioner

At Lloyd Hearing Solution ns we offer solutions to fit DONT FORGET TO your communication needs, VOTE lifestyle and budget. www.burnabynow.com/readers-choice

“BEST HEARING CENTRE”

CALL TODAY FOR BETTER HEARING 604-434-2070 -2070 16 www.lloydhearingsolutions.ca

www.lloydhearingsolutions.ca CALL TODAY FOR BETTER #205 - 5066HEARING Kingsway, Burnaby, BC 604-434-2070

New Westminster RECORD FRIDAY February 6, 2015 15

Happy Valentine’s Day Heart replaced liver as organ of love H

earts and Valentine’s Day are forever intertwined. One of the most recognizable symbols of love is the modest heart, and hearts adorn candy boxes and cookies while paper hearts are pinned to doors or windows as a symbol of Valentine’s Day. Young valentines may share candy hearts printed with silly sentiments.

A symbolic heart bears no resemblance to an anatomical heart, and yet it is used to represent the deepest feelings of affection a person can share.

Some may wonder just how the emotions of love became tied up in the shape of a heart, even though it’s widely known that the brain, and not the heart, governs affections.

In ancient times, people believed that the heart was the centre of all human emotions. Since the heart is prominently located in the centre of the chest and the middle of the body, it became the cornerstone of human feelings. Love is considered to be one of the most profound and strongest human emotions, therefore it was reasoned that the feeling must emanate from the heart.

Surprisingly, the heart has not always been the only organ associated with love. During the Middle Ages, the heart

was deemed a useless organ. Followers of the Greek physician Galen theorized that the liver actually was the seat of the soul and love.

The first depictions of a symbolic heart date back to the 11th century, when the heart was drawn to resemble a pinecone held upside down with the point facing upward. The scalloped heart that is more familiar today first arose in the early 14th century. Around the same time, the heart was depicted with the point facing downward and the indentation at the base.

Naturally, as time passed and more was learned about human anatomy, it became obvious that the brain was the seat of all emotion and thought processes. However, as the brain was something intangible in a living body in ancient times, and the beating heart could be much more readily monitored — with a pulse rate speeding up when a person is excited or aroused — it’s easy to see how the link between the heart and love has endured.

Although the human heart is not bright red like symbolic hearts, that was the color chosen. Red has long been associated with passion, so it made sense to depict the heart in a bright red hue.

JOIN US FOR

I love you

Say with beautiful, handmade jewellery or a fun jewellery making class!

VALENTINES

February 14th beginning at 5pm.

Dinner Platter for two $60 add 2 Kir Royales for $10

Get all the information and register for all our classes online at workingsilver.com or come into the store to register and browse our beautiful finished jewellery.

STORE - STUDIO:

We are OPEN Tues - Sunday 10-6 Open Studio every Tuesday 2-9

Like our page on We have the tools and supplies you need for hand fabrication silver-smithing.

Facebook Our knowledgeable staff look forward to serving you!!

Workingsilver for chance to win a $50 gift certificate

#102-131 E Columbia Street, New Westminster 604.549.8899

MARKET BISTRO 810 Quayside Drive (@ River Market) New Westminster 778.397.0028

16 FRIDAY February 6, 2015 • New Westminster RECORD

Happy Valentine's Day!

A special dinner date?

Three Sixty Photography

C

March 1, 2015 12:30pm - 4:30pm River Rock Casino Resort Over 50 unique wedding vendors & a $10,000 grand prize

a boutique wedding show

Tickets available online today imaginethatevents.ca

hocolates and flowers may be staples of Valentine’s Day, but many couples take it one step further and dine out on Feb. 14.

According to the Retail Advertising and Marketing Association’s Valentine’s Day consumer intentions and actions survey, 34.6 percent of respondents indicated that dining out would be part of their Valentine’s Day agenda.

A romantic dinner is an ideal capper for a day geared around love and affection. But Valentine’s Day is a busy night for many restaurants, so it pays to heed the following advice to ensure this special night is memorable for all the right reasons. ! Make reservations well in advance.

Dining out is especially popular on Valentine’s Day, so call several weeks in advance to secure your spot. Also, do not underestimate the draw of all types of restaurants on Valentine’s Day. People who were not able to get a table at their first choices may trickle into chain restaurants or smaller establishments in search of an easy meal. If you think your lesser-known haunt will not be packed, think again. ! Expect some crowding. Restaurants tend to add extra tables on Valentine’s Day, when they expect an influx of customers. Dining rooms may be more packed than usual, and you may not have a choice of where you will be seat-

ed. Even a reservation does not guarantee you won’t have to wait for a table. Be patient upon arriving at the restaurant, and consider wait time when factoring in child care. ! Be flexible with the menu. Pricefixed menus are commonplace on nights when there will be a large turnover of customers in a short amount of time. These menus allow restaurants to stock up on the necessary ingredients and cook en masse. Diners may find that price-fixed menus offer a limited selection, and their favorite dishes may not be available. But knowing this in advance can reduce feelings of disappointment. ! Be patient with servers. Valentine’s Day is a busy night for staff at the restaurant, particularly servers who must be the liaison between the kitchen staff and diners. The sheer volume of customers can test the skills of even the most veteran servers. Many Valentine’s Day diners do not eat out regularly and will need extra guidance. Servers may be called on to snap photos of couples with cellphones or linger at certain tables. ! Be on time. Being respectful of your reservation will not only benefit you, but also it is a courtesy to fellow diners who will be sitting at your table later in the evening. While you may want to linger over dessert, try not to linger too long.

GLASS O’ WINE Award Winning Wine Maker

10% OFF

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries In Chocolate Shell

$3.50 ea

CHINESE NEW YEAR (FEB 19TH) For a Chance to win a FREE BATCH OF WINE

Packed Chocolate Hearts

Meltaway Hearts

$9.75 - 20.50 ea

$7.75 ea

Heart Flower Pot $8.25 ea

Assorted Roses

Made with Belgian Callebaut Chocolate

Open Tuesday • Friday 10am - 6pm • Saturday 10am - 4pm

103 - 450 E. Columbia St., New Westminster

FREE PARKING!

604-540-6440

www.glassowine.com

$12.00

Available Feb 12, 13 & 14 Order Ahead for Guaranteed Supply

WINE MADE ON PREMISE TILL FEB 28, 2015 ORDER BEFORE

Box of 6

I Love You Boxed $6.50 ea

Burnaby Store Open Late Feb 13 9:00 - 6:30

Chocolates For Every Occasion 3746 Canada Way, Burnaby 604-437-8221 Monday - Friday 9:00 - 5:30 Saturday 9:00 - 5:00

#2 - 1770 McLean Ave, Poco 604-941-3811 Monday - Friday 9:00 - 5:00

www.CharliesChocolateFactory.com

New Westminster RECORD FRIDAY February 6, 2015 17

Happy Valentine's Day!

Love’s soundtrack W

hat would Valentine’s Day be without a soundtrack of romantic songs to share with a loved one? Every year, the public is introduced to the latest catalogue of love songs, some sappy, some funny, some destined to become classics.

When snuggling up to a loved one over an intimate dinner, turn on this playlist of love songs. !All I Want to Do is Make Love to You Heart !All Out Of Love - Air Supply !Always on My Mind - Willie Nelson !As Long As You Love Me - Backstreet Boys !At Last - Etta James !Because You Loved Me - Celine Dion !Breathless - The Corrs !Can’t Help Falling In Love - Elvis Presley !Dangerously In Love - Destiny’s Child !Everything I Do, I Do It For You - Bryan Adams !Feel Like Making Love - George Benson !Have I Told You Lately - Van Morrison !How Deep Is Your Love? - The Bee Gees !I Could Fall In Love - Selena !I Just Called to Say I Love You - Stevie Wonder !I Just Fall In Love Again - Carpenters

!I’ll Still Love You More - Trisha Yearwood !I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston !I Will Still Love You - Britney Spears !Love Me Tender - Elvis Presley !Love Takes Time - Mariah Carey !Love Will Find a Way - Christina Aguilera !My Heart Will Go On - Celine Dion !Remember Me - Marc Anthony !Saving All My Love For You - Whitney Houston !Shower Me With Your Love - Surface !Somebody Loves You - Crystal Gayle !Still In Love - Brian McKnight !Thank You For Loving Me - Bon Jovi !That’s When I’ll Stop Loving You - N Sync !The Way You Love Me - Faith Hill !The Woman He Loves - Alabama !Unchained Melody - The Righteous Brothers !Valentine - Martina McBride !When a Man Loves a Woman - Percy Sledge !When I Fall in Love - Nat King Cole !When You Love Someone - Bryan Adams !Where Does My Heart Beat Now - Celine Dion !With or Without You - U2 !Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton

Happy Valentines Day Valentine’s Day Specials

~ Master Hair Stylists ~ Expert Color Services ~ Personalized Manicures & Pedicures

~ Precision Cuts ~ Fabulous Up Do’s ~ Carrying Bumble & Bumble exclusively in New Westminster

GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE Buy before the prices go up

4000

MANICURE $ & PEDICURE

PEDICURE FOR TWO

45

$

00

735 Sixth Street, New Westminster

OPEN SUNDAYS! BOOK AN APPOINTMENT TODAY

604-521-9294

Gift certificates available Treat your sweetheart

~ Sarah Plant, Licensed nail technician and esthetician ~ Lash & Brow Tinting

Paulette (Owner) & Sarah (Mgr) and all the team at Studio Sixty Six work closely with the leaders of the beauty industry and are constantly educating themselves to provide the best in the cutting edge trends of the beauty industry.

We look forward to seeing you at the Studio Sixty Six Beauty Lounge

508 6TH Avenue New Westminster

604-544-4914

Mon & Tues 9-6 • Wed, Thurs, Fri 9-8 Sat 9-5 Closed Sundays & Holidays

18 FRIDAY February 6, 2015 • New Westminster RECORD

Happy Valentine’s Day Kids can learn about the power of love A

lthough Valentine’s Day may be geared toward adults, children are quite drawn to the celebration as well. Perhaps it’s the promise of candy or chocolate that gets their attention, but Valentine’s Day annually appeals to the younger set.

Some couples opt to leave children in the capable hands of a babysitter come Valentine’s Day and enjoy the evening solo. But for those who want to include youngsters in their fun, they can explore the many enjoyable and clever crafts and other activities available.

Learning games Valentine’s Day can be turned into a learning opportunity for children. One idea is to create an “Attracting Love” game that illustrates the power of magnets and the laws of attraction. Fill an empty glass jar with various items made into heart shapes. These can include small pieces of pipe cleaner, paper clips, paper, and even aluminum foil hearts.

Put the top on the jar and shake up the contents. Let children guess which items will be attracted to a magnet, then have them test their theory with a strong magnet rubbed on the outside of the jar. See which hearts are attracted to the magnet.

Other learning games can include

matching or finding the differences between pictures, counting paper hearts or making recipes of scented modelling dough.

Dessert fun Invite youngsters into the kitchen to try their hands at different recipes, making sure that they have a chance to sample their handiwork afterward.

Faux chocolate truffles made with chocolate sandwich cookies can be a tasty treat for little hands. Start by mashing up some Oreo cookies, then add them to a bowl with one eightounce package of cream cheese. Mix until everything is incorporated into a sticky batter. Truffles can be made into balls or heart shapes. For children celebrating Valentine’s Day and winter fun, turn the truffles into edible snowmen.

Dip the truffles into melted chocolate or colored candy melts to coat. Place on a wax paper-covered cookie sheet and refrigerate for an hour, or until the truffles are firm.

Crafts Children can have fun cutting out cupids, making coloring pages or doing just about any other Valentine-inspired craft, like making their own cards.

Another craft idea is to write secret love notes with invisible ink. Lemon juice

can be used as invisible ink. Have children write a message by dipping a cotton swab or their finger in lemon juice and then writing words on a white piece of paper. Once the papers have dried, an adult can reveal the message by placing the paper in front of a heat source, such as an iron or a light bulb.

The message will magically appear and reveal those secret sentiments.

Children can get crafty by making gifts for the special people in their lives.

Combine the concept of valentines with the ambiance of a candle. For an even safer alternative, opt for an LED-flame candle instead of traditional candles.

Kids can glue foam conversation hearts, sold at many craft stores, to the outside of the candle. Wrap the middle of the candle with ribbon, and they’ve just created an easy, heartfelt gift.

Kids’ dinner Encourage the next generation of chefs to create culinary masterpieces, which they can then serve to family members or friends. Children can even prepare dinner as a token of appreciation to their parents.

Plan recipes with kids in advance, but look for age-appropriate menu ideas, particularly those that will not require much use of the stovetop or other dan-

gerous kitchen appliances. Kids can always do the prep work and then ask an adult to put the food into the oven for cooking.

One easy idea is to create heartshaped hamburger sliders and Valentine-colored mashed potatoes. Use red potatoes with the skin on to create the potato mash. The sliders can be shaped by hand or using a heart-shaped cookie cutter.

Happy Valentine’s Day! Great Valentine’s Day selection of flowers, chocolates and cards!

Call Marlise at 604.520.5937 for all of your floral needs for that special occasion.

Royal City Centre Save-On-Foods 198-610 6 St. New Westminster 604.520.5937

New Westminster RECORD FRIDAY February 6, 2015 19

today’sdrive 20 15 Acura TLX

BY DAVID CHAO

Your journey starts here.

Two Become One

Seeking to move more upmarket and streamline its lineup, Acura replaced and combined two established models, the TL and TLX, into one model that is supposed to represent the “best of both worlds.” Designed using the theme of ‘Red Carpet Athlete,’ the new TLX intends to deliver a blend of sports-sedan performance with premium refinement.

The TLX introduces two new engines, two new transmissions and comes standard with high-tech features like LED headlights. As a result, the TLX competes with premium stalwarts such as the Audi A4, Lexus IS and Infiniti Q50.

The 2015 TLX is all-new, though there is obviously some sharing of internal components with both its predecessors as well as with other Acura’s. Sharing the same wheelbase as the larger TL, the TLX is closer in length to the more compact TSX. The TLX is available in both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

Design

The all-new TLX retains the 2775 mm wheelbase as the outgoing TL. Length, however, is 94 mm shorter at 4832 mm overall. Yet, the TLX is able to offer the same interior volume and interesting enough, the car doesn’t “look shorter.”

The styling of the TLX is modern and distinctive, but it’s not overbearing. The most distinguishing feature is its chrome grille flanked by the LED headlights.

Short front and rear overhangs hint at the TLX’s sporting potential. The profile lines give the cabin a teardrop appearance and reinforce both its athletic pretentions and its refinement.

Inside, the TLX is luxurious but not over-the-top. It is one of the most comfortable in this segment and is filled with latest high-tech features.

The TLX is available in three models, a four-cylinder with FWD, six-cylinder with FWD, and a six with AWD. Two packages, TECH and ELITE, are available to choose from.

Performance

soft-touch materials, wood and aluminum accents it also gives an upscale feel. Seating is comfortable in both the front and rear.

The base engine is a 2.4-litre four-cylinder producing 206 hp and 182 lb-ft of torque, thanks to direct injection.

This engine is mated to an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. This is the industry’s first such gearbox with a torque converter and provides good performance and fuel economy while making smooth, quick shifts.

Four-cylinder models feel light and nimble. The four-wheel steering system, P-AWS, is standard on all front-wheel drive models and gives the TLX a spirited nature.

Moving up to the six-cylinder models brings a quieter, more refined feel all around. The 3.5-litre direct-injected V6 produces 290 hp and 267 lb-ft of torque.

All V6 models come matched to a nine-speed transmission with paddle shifters mounted to the steering wheel.

The top-of-the-line TLX models are equipped with Acura’s Super Handling All-Wheel Drive. This offers the safety of added traction in bad weather and improved performance with sharper turn-in at the limit.

The new V6 uses Variable Cylinder Management, which is capable of deactivating three cylinders. This, partnered with the start-stop function on the TLX SHAWD, further improves its fuel economy.

Acura’s Integrated Dynamics System is standard on all TLX models - this feature allows drivers to customize their driving experience with four selectable modes – ECON, Normal, Sport and Sport+. Depending on the setting, steering effort, throttle response, shift timing, HVAC, and logic for the P-AWS or SH-AWD systems can all be altered.

Sport is aggressive, yet still usable for everyday driving, and the TLX is the first Acura with a Sport+ setting.

TLX models with the 3.5-litre V6 utilize Acura’s advanced new Electric Gear Selector, which has a push-button array instead of a traditional lever. Incorporated in this setup is an electronic parking brake with Automatic Brake Hold.

This retains brake pressure when the vehicle is stopped, making driving in heavy traffic or on steep hills easier. Although the new gear selector is futuristic looking in design, I found it to be a bit awkward even after getting use to it.

The dash has a symmetrical layout and is dominated by the stacked screens. The eight-inch info screen is positioned high for quick visibility, and the seven-inch touchscreen controls most features and is located lower for easy reach.

Separate switches are for the climate control and a large knob controls the sound system and optional navigation.

The TLX offers many advanced tech features including AcuraLink, Acura’s cloud-based connected car system.

All models are equipped with Siri Eyes Free technology that pairs compatible iPhones to use familiar voice commands. The only challenge is that the dash is quite busy with many features and buttons, and therefore it’s not easy to figure out at first glance how to manage all of the items.

The TLX’s cargo carrying ability was improved through a new trunk design with a wider, deeper opening, a lower lift-over height, a fully flat cargo floor, and two optional under floor storage compartments. The rear seat backs fold 60/40 to accommodate long items.

Features

Ranging in price from $34,990 to $47,490, the TLX is available with several trim packages.

Standard equipment includes heated seats, dual zone automatic climate control, keyless entry with pushbutton start, a moonroof, and a multi-angle rearview camera with dynamic guidelines.

Additional features, available as options or on higher trims, include a heated steering wheel, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, remote start, navigation system with voice recognition, lane keeping assist system, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, collision mitigation braking system, and adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow.

Fuel efficiency numbers (L/100km) for the 2.4-litre I4 are 9.6 city and 6.6 highway. The 3.5-litre V6 FWD returns 11.2 city and 6.9 highway, and the SH-AWD sees 11.2 city and 7.5 highway.

Thumbs Up

The technologically advanced TLX allows it to offer good performance and fuel economy. The dual-clutch eightspeed automatic, P-AWS and SH-AWD are standout features.

Thumbs Down

The steering feel – in all models – has a good communicative feedback but the steering is a tad light and artificial in feel.

The TLX’s best features are below the surface, but that surface isn’t the most exciting. The overall steering feel is also numb and not communicative.

Environment

The Bottom Line

The cabin of the TLX is modern and functional. Featuring

The 2015 Acura TLX defines smart luxury and provides a strong value quotient.

CARTER’S 2014

20 FRIDAY February 6, 2015 • New Westminster RECORD

UP TO

CLEAROUT EVENT!

$20,000 IN SAVINGS

ON REMAINING 2014’S! 2014 CADILLAC CTS AWD

2014 CADILLAC ATS

Side blind zone alert, rear view camera, heated steering wheel. #C4-14090

Luxury RWD, Demo, Remote Start, Review View Camera. #C4-01220

MSRP 64,365

MSRP 47,075

$ Carter Clearout Price

49,688 $294

$

B/W

$ Carter Clearout Price

32,684 $195

$

HURRY IN WHILE SUPPLIES LAST

ASK ABOUT OUR LOW INTEREST RATES

LAST CHANCE FOR 2014S

HUGE SAVINGS

Plus

RECEIVE A ONE WEEK STAY AT ONE OF 3000 LUXURIOUS RESORTS WORLDWIDE WITH PURCHASE**

B/W

2014 GMC SIERRA DOUBLE CAB 4X4

2014 CHEVY SILVERADO CREW CAB 4X4

2014 BUICK VERANO

2014 BUICK REGAL GS AWD

Short box, Intellilink, power adjustable pedals, remote start. #84-19970

A/C, block heater, remote keyless, locking differential. #N4-05580

Power sliding sunroof, Demo, rear view camera, remote start. #54-89190

2.0L Turbo, 6 speed auto, power sunroof. #64-14240

MSRP 45,235

Carter Clearout Price

33,888 $202

$

B/W

MSRP 28,235

MSRP 39,725

$

Carter Clearout Price

$

29,988 $179 B/W

MSRP 48,445

$

$

Carter Clearout Price

22,888 $138

$

B/W

$ Carter Clearout Price

39,888 $237

$

B/W

2014 SAVANA EXPLORER EDITION

2014 CHEVY CRUZE

2014 BUICK LACROSSE CXL AWD

2014 CHEVY TRAVERSE AWD

Big screen TV, Captain’s chairs, power folding rear seat. #84-11770

1.8L 4 cyl engine, 6 speed auto, OnStar. #J4-00710

Premium, luxury package, Demo, side blind zone detection. #64-17230

Remote Start, Demo, Rear entertainment centre. #Y4-78710

MSRP $76,590 Carter Clearout Price

68,888 $417

$

B/W

$ Carter Clearout Price

$

MSRP 21,340

15,488 $94 B/W

$ Carter Clearout Price

MSRP 51,155

36,888 $219

$

B/W

$ Carter Clearout Price

MSRP 51,390

39,998 $237

$

B/W

2014 GMC TERRAIN SLE AWD

2014 BUICK ENCORE AWD

2014 CHEVY IMPALA

2014 CHEVY SILVERADO

Climate control, Bluetooth, rear vision camera. #74-07380

Rear view camera, Intellilink, OnStar turn by turn. #E4-02900

3.6 V6, Demo, Rear vision camera, Remote start, Sirus XM Radio. #I4-08400

6 speed auto, trailer brake, HD trailer equip. #N4-29000

MSRP 32,380

MSRP 32,720

$ Carter Clearout Price

25,888 $155

$

B/W

$ Carter Clearout Price

27,888 $166

$

B/W

$ Carter Clearout Price

27,888 $166

$

CHEVROLET • GMC • BUICK • CADILLAC

BURNABY

MSRP 36,020

THE CITY’S BEST SELECTION CHOOSE FROM OVER 600 VEHICLES

B/W

MSRP 33,420

$ Carter Clearout Price

26,488 $159

$

B/W

4550 LOUGHEED HWY, BURNABY www.cartergm.com

1-888-703-8550 DEALER #5505

FAMILY OWNED FOR OVER 52 YEARS

All prices & payments are net of all incentives and loyalty and are plus taxes, levies and $395 documentation fee. See dealer for details. Financing on approved credit. Vehicles not exactly as illustrated. Eligible discontinued brands include Hummer, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Saturn. - excluding Corvettes. Finance cash applies to 60 month or less. Must Have a 1999 or newer for loyalty. †Demo **On Select Models 4.99% 96MTHS: 2014 Chevy Traverse TP$49,292; 2014 Buick Verano TP$28,505; 2014 GMC Sierra Double Cab 4x4 TP$41,869; 2014 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab 4x4 TP$37,130; 2014 Cadillac CTS TP$61,062; 2014 Buick Regal GS TP$49,159; 2014 Savana Explorer Edition TP$86,648; 2014 Chevy Cruze TP$19,515; 2014 Buick Lacrosse CXL TP$45,512; 2014 Cadillac ATS TP$40,406; 2014 GMC Terrain SLE TP$32,149; 2014 Buick Encore TP$34,578; 2014 Chevy Impala TP$32,878; 2014 Chevy Silverado TP$40,406

New Westminster RECORD FRIDAY February 6, 2015 21

2008 FORD FUSION

CARTER’S 2014 CLEAROUT EVENT! 2010 CHEV COBALT

SEL, LOADED, W/EXTRAS #C4-36193

$

12,300

B/W

109

$

2009 PONTIAC G3

LT, LOADED, LOW KMS! #74-51281

$

8,600

$

79

2011 CHEV MALIBU LT

6,800

B/W $

59

2010 HONDA CIVIC

11,900

13,400

B/W $

119

$

15,500

117

2012 CHEV CRUZE

B/W

2014 CHEV SPARK

10 AIR BAGS, 4 CYL, AUTO #P9-39400

$

12,700

B/W $

87

169

$

$

11,500

11,400

B/W $

69

B/W $

$

79

2009 CHEV AVEO H/B

116

2014 CHEV SONIC “LT” LOADED W/ EXTRAS, LOW KMS, 4DR SEDAN #P9-39490

$

B/W

14,900

B/W $

89

2013 CADILLAC XTS

4 CYL, 4 DR, AUTO, VERY LOW KMS #P9-40500

$

7,700

PLATINUM, FULLY LOADED #C5-01341

$

B/W

69

$

41,600

279

$

AIR, POWER PKG, ALLOYS + MORE #P9-39100

$

2014 CHEV CAMARO “CONV”

17,900

32,600

B/W

199

$

B/W $

109

2014 CADILLAC ATS

TURBO, LUXURY LOAD #P9-40930

FULLY LOADED, 2 LT, 6,000 KMS! #P9-40020

$

B/W

2014 FORD FUSION

4 CYL, AUTO, LOAD, H/B #T4-03741

$

16,900

4 CYL, AUTO, P/P #J1-06672

*Selling Your Vehicle!

We pay CA$H to you within 2 hours.

B/W $

89

98

ALL PAYMENTS $0 DOWN OAC We are the ONLY Certified GENERAL MOTORS Used Car Dealer in the Lower Mainland.

42,000 KMS! LOADED! #P9-39260

10,500

$

$

LOADED WITH VERY LOW KMS #U2-23521

$

B/W

2012 FORD FIESTA

LUXURY, LOAD, LOW KMS #I5-14052

2007 CHEV IMPALA “LTZ”

$

B/W

2007 CADILLAC CTS

SPORT, LX, LOADED, LOW KMS! #P9-39900

$

10,700

AIR, POWER PKG, ALLOYS + MORE #T4-21092

$

2012 CHEV ORLANDO

V6, AUTO, P/P, LOW KMS #P9-23301

$

B/W

4 CYL, AUTO, LOW KMS #P9-40490

$

2010 CHEV IMPALA

$

35,200

B/W $

214

CARS AVAILABLE AT TIME OF PRINTING, NOT EXACTLY AS ILLUSTRATED. ALL PRICES ARE NET OF ALL INCENTIVES AND LOYALTY AND ARE PLUS TAXES, LEVIES AND $395 DOCUMENTATION FEE. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. FINANCING ON APPROVED CREDIT. 5.9% 48MTHS: 2007 CADILLAC TP$17,576; 2007 CHEV IMPALA TP$12,168.

5.9% 60MTHS: 2009 CHEV AVEO TP$8,976; 2008 FORD FUSION TP$14,170; 2010 CHEV COBALT TP$10,270; 2010 HONDA CIVIC TP$15,470; 2009 PONTIAC TP$7,670; 2010 CHEV IMPALA TP$12,740. 5.9% 84MTHS: 2012 CHEV ORLANDO TP$21,112; 2012 CHEV CRUZE TP$15,834; 2013 CADILLAC XTS TP$50,776; 2012 FORD FIESTA TP$14,376. 5.9% 96MTHS: 2014 CHEV SONIC TP$18,512; 2014 CHEV CAMERO TP$41,392; 2014 FORD FUSION TP$22,672; 2014 CHEV SPARKTP$14,352; 2014 CADILLAC TP$44,512.

CHEVROLET • GMC • BUICK • CADILLAC

BURNABY

THE CITY’S BEST SELECTION CHOOSE FROM OVER 600 VEHICLES

4550 LOUGHEED HWY, BURNABY www.cartergm.com

1-888-703-8550 DEALER #5505

FAMILY OWNED FOR OVER 52 YEARS

22 FRIDAY February 6, 2015 • New Westminster RECORD

City Heritage

Take a stroll through main street’s history Archie and Dale Miller

editorial@newwestrecord.ca

The theme of the 2015 HeritageWeek later this month is “Main Street, At the Heart of the Community.”You will hear soon what the city will be doing to mark this topic, including the related display at the public library by Katherine Freund-Hainsworth and the presentation at the NewWestminster Historical Society’s February meeting. But today we have a description of a local “main street” building of 1863.

A newspaper article from May 1863 describes in wonderful detail a new Columbia Street structure that was attracting much attention: the new building of Captain Millard and J.A.Webster.This building was a dominant feature on the river side of Columbia Street, between Church Street and Mary Street (Sixth Street).

The report started with: “We gave a brief notice last

fall of a large stone building then about to be erected in this city … and as that building is now about completed … (it) is unrivalled by anything of the kind on the British Pacific.”

The end of the article adds to the building’s importance with: “We have given this building more prominence on account of its being the first stone edifice in this colony, indeed the first in these two colonies, we believe.”

The descriptions of the structure always seem to include a proud mention of the major construction materials.The front was sandstone from Bellingham Bay, and “the flank and rear walls were built of native granite,” which was later learned to be from up the Pitt River.

The description of the front of the building makes its character on the street clear: “The front openings for the ground-floor doors, seven in number, are circular headed, and are to be se-

cured with folding cast-iron shutters.”

The building had two floors and a basement with the ground floor being “divided off into three compartments, the chief one, built expressly for J.A.Webster, Esq.”This was to be a store for Mr.Webster, and it was being “fitted up in the most elaborate style for a store … and will be the most spacious and elegant store this side of San Francisco.”

Of the remaining two spaces in the building, one was not identified as having a determined use, while the other had “been leased by the Bank of British Columbia (and) is being elegantly fitted up for their business.”

This was a very important building and it appears in many photos of NewWestminster’s “main street”– Columbia Street – and the article states that it was “a building which would be a credit to a large city in an older country.”

MORREYINFINITI.COM

“Morrey Infiniti Service” COME VISIT OUR ALL NEW PARTS AND SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND RECEIVE A DISCOUNT.......

MORREY AUTOGROUP IS

Celebrating

50 YEARS

OPENING OF ALL NEW LOCATION..

WITH THE

“MORREY INFINITI OF BURNABY”

COME EXPERIENCE PERSONALIZED LUXURY, ONLY AT MORREY INFINITI

• Espresso Coffee Bar • Luxury courtesy vehicles • WIFI • No obligation appraisals of your vehicle • A senior staff that speaks 10 different languages to serve you.

PARTS & LABOUR BONUS OFFER

Visit our Parts and Service department and receive a discount on any service performed by factory-trained technicians using Genuine INFINITI Parts.

Parts & Labour Discount for ANY Service

15

%* OFF

Coupon required Exp. February 28, 2015 Exp. 31/01/2015

*Offer only applies to services that include labour. Not valid on previous services or in conjunction with other offers. Offer applies to Infiniti vehicles only.

EEK

WILLINGDON AVE.

CR

GILMORE

Call 604.678-1000 • 4456 Still Creeek Drive, Burnaby

ROAD

morreyinfiniti.com

INFINITI of NISSAN of Burnaby Burnaby

IL IL ST

INFINITI of

BOUNDARY

morreyBURNABY

LOUGHEED HWY

morrey

TRANS CANADA HWY #1

CANADA WAY

New Westminster RECORD FRIDAY February 6, 2015 23

TRUCKS COSTS LESS AT CARTER

MASSIVE

WEEKEND

TRUCK

SALE

4 X 4 B A C D A U Q 0 0 5 1 M A R 5 1 20 $ 63 1 LY $ BI-WEEK

27,995

n and taxes* plus a $695 Documentatio *all prices/payments are ct to qualifying) bje (su ate reb est alty/Conqu Pricing includes $1500 Loy

BRAND NEW ON GROUND/IN STOCK UNITS

• 2015 Ram 1500 Longhorn Crew Cab 4x4, ECO-DIESEL! Black (stk#8458050) • 2015 Ram 1500 SXT Crew Cab 4x4, Deep Cherry Red (stk#8175970) • 2015 Ram 1500 Outdoorsman Crew Cab 4x4, Maximum Steel (stk#8260970) • 2015 Ram 1500 Sport Crew Cab 4x4, Bright White (stk#8262700) • 2015 Ram 1500 Laramie Crew Cab 4x4, Granite Crystal (stk#8268870) • 2015 Ram 1500 Sport Reg Cab 4x4, Loaded, Black (stk#8321980) • 2015 Ram 1500 Sport Crew Cab 4x4, Blue Streak (stk#8372750) • 2015 Ram 1500 Sport Quad Cab, Maximum Steel (stk#8388670) • 2015 Ram 1500 Sport Quad Cab, Black (stk#8388680) • 2015 Ram 1500 Sport Quad Cab, Macimum Steel (stk#8388700) • 2015 Ram 1500 Sport Reg Cab 4x4, Loaded, Deep Cherry Red (stk#8403360) • 2015 Ram 1500 Sport Quad Cab 4x4, Deep Cherry Red (stk#8458170) • 2015 Ram 1500 Sport Quad Cab 4x4, Bright White (stk#8515150) • 2015 Ram 1500 SLT Quad Cab 4x4, Black (stk#8551340) • 2015 Ram 1500 SXT Crew Cab 4x4, Granite Crystal (stk#8601710) Demo, Low Kms 604-299-9181 • DLR#C9862

Stk #M911501

Stk #9-4757-0

2014 NISSAN TITAN

2012 RAM LONGHORN

Low km, NICE, V6, Liner, POWER, Mags 604.299.9181 • DLR#C9862

Loaded, KING OF TRUCKS!!!

604.299.9181 • DLR#C9862

Stk #948320

Stk #8434001

CARTER DODGE DODGE • CHRYSLER • JEEP • RAM

CARTER DL#5256

BURNABY

2008 RAM 2500

Cummins Diesel, Canopy, Laramie, Loaded

604.299.9181 • DLR#C9862

Stk #D997531

2014 RAM LARAMIE 1500

2014 RAM 1500 QUAD CAB 4X4 604-299-9181 • DLR#C9862

604.299.9181 • DLR#C9862

Stk #9-4869-0

Stk #8375921

2014 RAM 1500 SLT

2012 Toyota Tacoma

Leather, Desirable, Liner, Sexy

Nearly New, Loaded 604.299.9181 • DLR#C9862

Nearly New, Great Deal! Must See! 604.299.9181 • DLR#C9862

2014 RAM 1500 CREW CAB 4X4 604-299-9181 • DLR#C9862

Stk #948710

Stk #948350

Stk #8288861

www.carterdodgechrysler.com 4650 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby

Willingdon Brentwood Mall

1 block east of Willingdon, across from Brentwood Town Centre

1-888-859-1044 1-888-211-7542

All prices plus tax, levies & doc. fee of $498. Prices net of all incentives & rebates. On approved credit.

Vehicles not exactly as illustrated.

Lougheed Hwy

Dawson

Beta

2013 RAM 3500

Small Track, HUGE DEAL! 604.299.9181 • DLR#C9862

Alpha

2006 DODGE DAKOTA

• 2015 Ram 1500 SXT Crew Cab 4x4, Maximum Steel (stk#8641870) • 2015 Ram 1500 SXT Crew Cab 4x4, Deep Cherry Red (stk#8641880) • 2015 Ram 1500 SXT Crew Cab 4x4, Bright Silver (stk#8675160) • 2015 Ram 1500 Laramie Limited Crew Cab 4x4, ECO DIESEL, Black (stk#8720480) • 2015 Ram 1500 SXT Crew Cab 4x4, Black (stk# 8723580) • 2015 Ram 1500 SXT Crew Cab 4x4, Blue Streak (stk#8723770) • 2015 Ram 1500 SXT Crew Cab 4x4, Blue Streak (stk#8723780) • 2015 Ram 1500 SXT Crew Cab 4x4, Black (stk#8723790) • 2015 Ram 1500 SXT Crew Cab 4x4, Black (stk#8723800) • 2015 Ram 1500 SXT Crew Cab 4x4, Deep Cherry Red (stk#8723810) • 2015 Ram 1500 Longhorn Crew Cab 4x4, ECO DIESEL, White (stk#8730270) • 2015 Ram 1500 Longhorn Crew Cab 4x4, ECO DIESEL, Black (stk#8730280) • 2015 Ram 1500 SXT Crew Cab 4x4, Black (stk#8785520) • 2015 Ram 1500 SXT Crew Cab 4x4, Blue Streak (stk#8829170)

SA L

Hw y # 1

ES ITE

24 FRIDAY February 6, 2015 • New Westminster RECORD

Arts & Entertainment

Think your family’s crazy? iar to generations from the original cartoons, the classic television show from the 1960s and the movies from the 1990s.

The Broadway musical has reinterpreted the family some years later. Little Wednesday is all grown up now and has fallen in love with – gasp! – a normal boy from a normal family. She wants to bring his family over for dinner – and therein lies the fun of the musical.

“It really explores what it means to be a normal family,” Cuff says, pointing out that everyone has shared those feelings about their

Align Entertainment brings The Addams Family musical to the stage Julie MacLellan

editorial@newwestrecord.ca

Brennan Cuff gets a kick out of the fact that he’s playing Gomez Addams in the upcoming Align Entertainment production of The Addams Family.

It’s his second lead role as a Hispanic character – he’s previously played Ritchie Valens, and he jokes he just needs to add Bernardo from West Side Story to his resumé. In real life, the 29-year-

old Sapperton resident is anything but Latin in background.

“I’m pretty sure my heritage is Irish,” he says with a laugh.

Which won’t stop him from having a great time playing the patriarch of the oh-so-delightfully-macabre family in the new musical that opens Feb. 6 at Burnaby’s Michael J. Fox Theatre.

Yes, it’s that Addams Family – Gomez and Morticia and the gang, so famil-

Family matters: Laura Cowan Beattie is Morticia and Brennan Cuff of New Westminster is Gomez in The Addams Family, opening Feb. 6 at the Michael J. Fox Theatre.

family being “crazy” at some point or other.

“This musical gets to play around with all those situations. Even though it’s a comedy, even though it’s a send-up, there’s still a lot of truth there.”

Cuff says anyone who has been a fan of The Addams Family – in any incarnation – will love the musical.

“This is the classic Addams Family as you’ve come to know them,” he says – the sexy Morticia, the passionate Gomez, the crazy Uncle Fester.

PHOTO ANITA ALBERTO, COURTESY ALIGN ENTERTAINMENT

Continued on page 26

NEW WESTMINSTER’S OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN UPDATE

OURCITY

You are invited to the OUR CITY Neighbourhood VISIONING Process!

What is the future of New Westminster? We want to know what you love about your neighbourhood and how you think it and the city should grow.

Share your “lovely” ideas at the St. Valentine’s Day LOVE OUR CITY Neighbourhood Visioning Workshop! Our Workshop special guest speaker is award-winning author and urban experimentalist Charles Montgomery.

Rea al food. Rea Reall fun.

Re SATURDAY FEB 7th

River Market, 810 Quayside Drive 11am to 3pm FEATURING:

Kids Activity Sponsor:

5 Local Produce Farmers Frozen Perogies (Vegan & GF Options) Microgreens Artisan Jewelry Pacific Breeze Winery Apples, Kiwis & Frozen Berries

For more information on the OUR CITY 2041 process visit our website: www.newwestcity.ca/ourcity

LOVE OUR CITY Neighbourhood Visioning WORKSHOP

OUR CITY What We Heard OPEN HOUSE

Date: Time: Place:

Date: Time: Place:

Saturday, February 14 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Anvil Centre 777 Columbia Street

Saturday, February 28 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Anvil Centre 777 Columbia Street

RSVP if you are interested in attending the Saturday, February 14 event.

The workshop is free, but registration is required.

JOIN US FOR OUR AGM - TUES FEB 10TH

Doors open at 6:30pm

Be O U Val R CITY ent ine !

This event will provide input into the Official Community Plan (OCP) review. The OCP is the policy document that sets out the vision, goals and objectives for the future of New Westminster.

Visit RCFM.ca for more info!

SCAN Use your smart phone to scan the QR code to RSVP online

@NewWestPlanning /NewWestminster

ONLINE www.loveourcityworkshop.eventbrite.ca

Thank you to our supporters: royalcityfarmersmarket

*Some terms and conditions apply. Limited time offer.

Rates subject to change.

rcfm.ca

FREinEars at

R R S P s e m ear you! a branch nFFG.com Visit www.G nd times. for dates a

PHONE 604.527.4532

@nwfarmers

778-928-7236

t: 604.527.4532 e: ourcity@newwestcity.ca

RRSPs THAT FIT PERFECTLY, JUS T L IK E YO UR S UPER SUIT!

YOU

WINCOULD i AN

Investing can be easy with our super-powered rates!

Earn up to 2.30%* with our 25/35/45 month term deposits.

Book your SMART MONEY PLANTM appointment today!

PAD

AIR

D O N ’ T F O R G E T ! R R S P D E A D L I N E I S O N M O N D AY, M A R C H 2 604-419-8888

|

*

www.GFFG.com

New Westminster RECORD FRIDAY February 6, 2015 25

STARTS TODAY!

EVERYTHING ON SALE!

ALL TARGET CANADA STORES

CLOSING! UP TO

30

%

OFF ORIGINAL PRICE

EVERYTHING! *

*LIMITED EXCEPTIONS MAY APPLY.

SAVE ON EVERY ITEM! IN EVERY DEPARTMENT!

SAVE ON EVERY FAMOUS BRAND!

EVERYTHING MUST GO! HURRY IN WHILE SELECTION IS BEST! REDEEM YOUR TARGET GIFT CARDS NOW! VISIT © 2015 Target Brands, Inc.

TARGET.CA

TO FIND A STORE NEAR YOU

WE ACCEPT REDcard, VISA, MASTERCARD, CASH, INTERAC, TARGET GIFT CARDS • NO CHEQUES • ALL SALES FINAL NO EXCHANGES • NO RETURNS • NO ADJUSTMENTS TO PRIOR PURCHASES • SELECTION MAY VARY

26 FRIDAY February 6, 2015 • New Westminster RECORD

Arts & Entertainment New Westminster actor stars in Addams Family

Continued from page 24 He says one of the great things about the musical is that it can be appreciated by more than one generation of watchers – as in the case of his own family, where his parents were fans of the classic TV series and he grew up with the 1990s movies.

He admits that when a musical is billed as “familyfriendly,” it can worry adult watchers.

“Typically that means great for kids and kind of unfortunate for adults,” he says. “That’s not the case for this show.”

And no, he notes, it’s not scary – though the Addams Family is certainly fond of the macabre, the whole

thing is done on a fun, kidfriendly level.

Moreover, he says, the musical itself is a little different from the typical Broadway show, where there may be songs inserted just for the sake of singing.

“Every song moves the story along,” he says. “It’s not your classic musical theatre campiness.There’s lots of tango, lots of elements of passion.”

Cuff notes that what makes the musical extraspecial is the theatre company itself.

As a performer relatively new to the Lower Mainland – he moved to Burnaby in 2011 and to NewWest in 2013 – the Saskatoon native is delighted to have discov-

ered Align Entertainment.

He studied musical theatre at what was then Grant MacEwan Community College (now MacEwan University) in Edmonton before taking part in a summer intensive program at the Charlottetown Festival in P.E.I. and then pursuing a master’s degree in musical theatre in Glasgow.

He and his wife, Leah, moved to the Lower Mainland so that he could find work in theatre and she could pursue work in film.

As it happens, Leah is also involved in The Addams Family – she’s donating her skills as a makeup artist after having done the prosthetics work for Align Entertainment’s performance of

Shrek The Musical last year.

“What’s amazing about Align Entertainment is they’re so new. Everyone is there because they want to be there. Everyone is there because they love being a part of theatre,” Cuff says.

Everyone is there because they want to be there.

“From the person hoisting the flies to the third trombone in the orchestra, to the cast and the whole crew, everyone has to be passionate about what they do.”

What makes the show unique, too, is the fact that the leads don’t actually dominate the stage time.

In fact, he notes, of the 30 or so cast members, those who spend the most time onstage are the chorus of “Addams Ancestors,” whom Uncle Fester brings back to help solve the family crisis.

Among their ranks is New West performer Robin Sukorokoff.

Another NewWest resident, Mark Kriese, also joins in the fun as Lurch.

“Our cast is a real ensemble,” Cuff says.

He’s high on the talent involved in the production, noting that everyone – from the production team to the cast to the crew members

– brings a high level of skill and experience to the stage.

“It’s just such a treat thing to have this level of professionalism in a community theatre production,” he says.

And yes, Cuff says, the entire team knows they have a lot to live up to, given the success of last year’s Shrek – the production earned an Ovation Award for Outstanding Community Production (large theatre).

“They’re already batting a thousand,” he says, but he promises this year’s show will be just as good – or even better. “We hope to raise the bar just a little bit higher.”

The Addams Family runs Feb. 6 to 21 at the Michael J. Fox Theatre. Check out www. alignentertainment.ca.

PRODUCED BY KOBA ENTERTAINMENT

PROJECT L.O.V.E.

FASHION SHOW

All proceeds go to our Primary Community School in Kamatipa, Zambia

February 12, 2015 Doors: 7pm | Show: 7:30pm Charles Best Secondary School Tickets: $15 (Tickets also available at the door)

Performances, Appetizers, Raffle, Prizes @projectloveschl

projectloveschool.org

/projectloveschool

“Taking you back to your prime” FREE CONSULTATIONS DENTURES OVER IMPLANTS

PRECISION DENTURES

SAME DAY REPAIR

PARTIAL DENTURES

Are your dentures over 5 years old?

Looking for a new smile?

Are your dentures loose?

IF YOU ANSWERED YES, WE CAN HELP YOU

© 2015 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nickelodeon, Dora the Explorer and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.

Saturday, June 6 Massey Theatre

ON SALE NOW!

For tickets call 604.521.5050 or visit www.masseytheatre.com

#203 - 624 Sixth Street, Princess Medical - Dental Building Next door to the Waf

Based the H on IT SHOW o Nick eloden on

604-521-6424

House Restaurant, Across the street from Legion

Email: stperry60@gmail.com

VIP PACKAGES AVAILABLE! www.DoraLiveCanada.com MEDIA PARTNER

@sk

THE

New Westminster RECORD FRIDAY February 6, 2015 27

I N

N E W

W E S T M I N S T E R

DYNAMIC HEALTH AND FITNESS

ASK A DENTIST How does my dental care Q. change when I’m pregnant?

The most important thing in maintaining a healthy mouth during pregnancy is making sure you keep up your daily oral care routines including regular dental hygiene visits and check-ups. Prevention is key and minimally invasive dental treatment, such as a Dr. Andrew Bass regular cleaning, is totally safe for you and your baby during pregnancy. If your dentist diagnoses something during a check up, then she or he will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of waiting until after birth for treatment versus treating sooner. This will generally be determined by the level of severity of the problem; something deemed low priority, not causing pain, can generally wait until after birth or be treated during the second trimester when the risk of treatment is lowest. Something that is more acute - pain, swelling or signs of infection - may need to be treated earlier. If you are experiencing problems like this you should consult with your dentist as soon as possible - your overall health contributes to your baby’s overall health. If you are pregnant and have questions regarding your oral health it is always best to consult with a dental professional who will be more than willing to answer any questions you may have!

ASK A LAWYER

Q. A.

A POA is a document that lets someone else make financial and legal decisions for you. You might make a POA in case you lose mental capacity one day. You might also make a POA to let someone else pay your bills while you are away.

A.

A POA normally takes effect when you sign it. If your POA is “enduring,” it continues even after you lose mental capacity. Otherwise, your power of attorney ends. Your POA also ends when you revoke it, or when your attorney loses mental capacity, dies, or quits.

When you die, your POA ends and your will takes effect.

Stephen Graf

If you lose mental capacity without making a POA, then to make financial and legal decisions for you, someone must obtain a court order. Obtaining a court order can take months, and it costs much more than making a POA. Two months from now, I will discuss making a POA. This column is legal information, not legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact me.

Few fitness centres last more than a decade, let alone thrive for more than a decade!

609 Sixth Street, New Westminster 604-524-4981 newwestminsterdentists.com

Dynamic Health and Fitness has been assisting New Westminster residents achieve their health and fitness goals for more than 15 years now - a testament to owners Jeff and Alison Humphries commitment to excellence in all aspects of the company.

Jeff and Alison offer a top quality, friendly, un-intimidating and professional club.

ASK A RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

Among a few accolades over the years one that stands out is the Readers’ Choice award winner for 15 years in a row for the best Health and Fitness Club in New Westminster, “when people within the community vote and have a say that you are the best in the business this means a lot to us” says Jeff.

Q. What is the best part of

A.

living at a Retirement

Let’s ask the “real experts”, the

residents themselves –

Anna

–

friendliness

“The of

atmosphere

everyone”

and

the

Richard

–

“How many different people that you get

Debbie L. Clarke

to meet and the variety of backgrounds” Joan – “Companionship is a big one”

Anne – “Free time, no cooking, no housework” Helen – “Compatible people” Sinclair – “Having all your meals prepared” Ray – “Comradery and food” Betty – “Bus trips and outings” Nancy – “Not having to cook or do dishes” Frances – “No responsibilities, good food, good friendly people” You have heard it in their own words, what people like about their new surroundings and lifestyle. Let’s add a few other benefits like reducing stress or having support when needed and how about keeping active and being close to amenities. The list could go on but I think you get the idea!

649 Eighth Ave., New Westminster BC V3M 2R2

604-524-6100

mkg.mgr.tg@diversicare.ca • www.thornebridge.ca

ASK A TRAVEL AGENT

Q. A.

What makes a power of attorney (POA) so useful?

What’s on your bucket list?

I want to explore another country and become part of it. I want to walk the small & narrow streets of Europe and discover small coffee shops in Germany and Italy and France. I want to feel like a local and walk the markets and shop like I live there. I want to walk on beaches in the Maldives and browse the bookstores of England. I want to hike the Marivic Cregan Inca trail in Peru and climb the Great Wall of China. I want to see the sunrise in Mt. Sinai and the sunset in Siem Reap. I want to meet people who are not like me, but people who I can like all the same. I want to be in the middle of a reserve in Africa and hear the call of the wild and watch the animals in their natural habitat.

I want to take pictures of things and places and people I meet. I want my mind to be in constant awe of life on earth. I want to see things with my own eyes, listen to the sounds of different languages and taste local cuisines. I want to look at a map and be able to remember how I was transformed by the places I’ve been to, the things I’ve seen and the people I’ve met. I want to come home and realize that I have not come home whole but have left a piece of my heart in each place I’ve been. The pictures will never do justice, but memories of each place I visit will linger on. Travel is a dream for many of us and we should plan on making it happen while we can. You don’t have to dream alone. Join me on an African Safari in September. It will be an experience to last a lifetime!

635 6TH STREET, NEW WESTMINSTER Tel: 604-525-3344 Fax: 604-525-7411 Toll Free: 1-888-877-1222 www.holidaytrips.ca

604-314-5700 www.stephengraf.com #480 – 604 Columbia Street New Westminster BC V3M 1A5

“When you are successful in business it is all about giving back and supporting the people and organizations that have helped you along the way!”says Jeff. The couple just finished their 15th annual Christmas Food and Toy drive in support for Monarch House (for abused women and children). “This was another huge success because of our clients” says Alison. They continue to support organizations such as the Canadian Red Cross, The Last Door recovery house, the annual Terri Fox Run, the annual Jingle Bell run for juvenile arthritis and KidSport (a national non-profit organization that helps provide financial assistance for registration fees and equipment to kids). “Year after year we really try to attend and help give back to all the local schools, sports teams and non-profit organizations fundraisers as much as possible - after all this is what our business is all about - giving back!”

Solicitor & Notary Public

ASK AN ACUPUNCTURIST

Q. I have pain, can acupuncture help me?

A. Instead of taking potentially harmful pain

The couple pride themselves on being hands on owners who make time to meet with its clients’ and listen and help support them with their health and fitness goals. Some of their employees have been with the company since its inception, which speaks volumes to the great working atmosphere the couple has nurtured over the years.

“There is no way we would be where we are today without a great supporting staff and the loyal, friendly, supportive clients over the years,” says Alison.

Stephen Graf & Company,

medication - why not try acupuncture, a natural approach to relieve those aches and pains.

Doreen Hill

Acupuncture is helpful in pain reduction or elimination by quickening the healing process through increased blood circulation. Acupuncture can reduce or eliminate your pain, without negative side effects.

Back and neck pain are the most common complaints and affect more than 75% of our clients. Using various techniques that reduce inflammation and increase circulation, I will speed the body’s natural healing response.

If you or someone you love suffers from acute or chronic pain, call to find out more about how I can help you.

Come and discover the Dynamic Health and Fitness Difference. For more information, visit www.dynamichealthandfitness.ca. 604-521TRIM (8746).

ASK A PERSONAL TRAINER

ASK A NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR

Q.

Help! My new year’s resolution to get trim and fit is about to crash and burn! The first month of 2015 is over and everything’s going wrong - I’ve lost my motivation, the diet’s gone out the window and I didn’t hit the gym nearly as often as I planned.

I’m ready to give up.

A.

I feel for you - you’re in a tough place right now.

But take heart - I have some ideas for you to get Luke Ramnath re-inspired and back on track: Involve a friend: You probably know someone who’s struggling just like you. Ask around at the office, your friends or chat with a neighbour.

Write down your goals: Stick that goal on your fridge or by your bedside table. Look at it every day to remind you why you embarked on this journey. Tell your friends, family and partner about your goals - a bit of ‘external accountability’ never hurts!

Give it time: It’s only been a month since New Year’s. It took a while for you to gain the weight and/or lose your ideal fitness level - and it will take some time to reach your goal. Don’t be distracted by the claims of rapid weight loss and toning programs they’re not realistic and the results don’t last. Losing up to two pounds per week is achievable and safe. Find activities that you can incorporate into your daily routine. Before you know it, you’ll be losing inches and gaining definition in all the right places!

Get a trainer: My fellow trainers at Dynamic Health and Fitness and I have dealt with all different shapes, sizes, age groups and fitness goals - as well as the challenges to achieving them. It’s both our job and our pleasure to keep you positive, motivated and supported as you achieve real, sustainable results that you can keep, most of all you’ll have fun while achieving them!

#335-800 Carnarvon Street, New Westminster

604-521-TRIM (8746) dynamichealthandfitness.ca

Q. I have been very fatigued,

gaining weight and my hair is thinning.

I had a blood test for my thyroid which came back normal. Is it possible that the problem is my thyroid?

Dr Andrew Eberding, ND

A.

There are many things that can interfere with thyroid activity. The standard test for thyroid function measures TSH. However, TSH does not indicate function rather the demand in the body for the release of more thyroid hormone.

This is where the problem can be. If your system is under stress (from mental/emotional struggles, poor food choices, poor sleep patterns, over-exercising, inflammation, etc) your body may become resistant to the demand in order to protect you from pushing yourself over the brink. You can measure this through a simple blood test, but it is rarely ordered.

All this is treatable, but without the proper lab work your thyroid function may never be corrected. If you feel as though you may be struggling with diminished thyroid function please call my clinic and get to the bottom of your health challenges.

604.544.7656

www.dreberding.com info@polohealth.com 711 Columbia Street New Westminster, BC

Andrew Eberding is the winner of:

2014

28 FRIDAY February 6, 2015 • New Westminster RECORD

Community

Presenting Sponsor:

Want to be tech-savvy?

Alina Gherman

editorial@newwestrecord.ca

Don’t be left out of the digital loop!You can gain new tech skills or improve your comfort level with technology by attending the computer help sessions available at the NewWestminster Public Library.

Starting this month, the library will offer a new series of Sunday Computer Help for Seniors at 11 a.m.

During these hour-long sessions, led by librarians, each student will be paired with a teen volunteer and will get constant, personalized assistance.

On Sunday, Feb. 15, students will learn how to manage documents electronically, using MicrosoftWord.

The session will cover basic skills, such as creating and editing a document.

The following two sessions, on March 8 and 15, 9

8 HENRY

NG

DENTURE CLINIC Dental Mechanic since 1979

604-522-1848 442-6th St., New Westminster

will focus on basic and intermediate email skills.

Whether you want to create an email account or have one but would like to learn more about electronic correspondence, these sessions are for you.

Register for the classes on digital photography, held on April 12 and 19, to learn how to create and manage photo albums online.Who doesn’t want to get organized with their digital photos and share them with friends and family? Bring in your questions and digital photos, and library staff and volunteers will teach you how to do the rest.

Alternatively, if you’re interested in learning how to use a computer or tablet or

want to know how to download and enjoy free eBooks, the one-on-one Tech Support and eBook tutorials may be for you. In these sessions you will sit down with a librarian for 45 minutes to go over your questions about using computers or downloading eBooks.

One-on-one Tech Support tutorials are offered on Tuesday evenings, Friday mornings and Saturdays at the main library and on most Mondays at the Queensborough branch.

One-on-one eBook tutorials are offered onWednesday evenings at the main library. Pre-registration is required. Inquire in person, by phone at 604-527-4665, or email listener@nwpl.ca.

Engman & Gunther N O T A R I E S

P U B L I C

• Residential Real Estate Transfers • Mortgage Refinancing PROUDLY Documentation SERVING • Wills ER W WESTMINST NE • Powers of Attorney FOR OVER S! • Representation 20 YEAR Agreements

GVHBA'S21stAnnual NEW HOME BUYERS' SEMINAR

If you’re thinking of buying a home, don’t miss this free seminar!

This event fills quickly and seating is limited.

Tuesday,February10

Surrey City Hall, Surrey •13450 104 Ave., Surrey 6 to 9 pm

Thursday,February12

SFU, Harbour Centre • 515 West Hasting St., Vancouver 6 to 9 pm Sponsors Patron Sponsor

710 6th Street, New Westminster, B.C. V3L 3C5 Tel: 604-522-8149 Fax: 604-521-5792 www.engmangunther.ca Email: info@engmangunther.ca

Rea l Estate W eekly

Although the seminar is free, attendees are asked to bring a food item for the Food Bank.

Register now at www.gvhba.org or call 778-565-4288

Y A D Y L I M A F ntre at the Youth Ce

DOOR PRIZES - IPAD MINI, IPOD SHUFFLE AND GIFT CARDS

2:00PM TO 5:00PM

FREE

admission/ drop-in

JOIN US FOR FAMILY FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES INCLUDING BASKETBALL, NET SPORTS, BUBBLE HOCKEY, BILLIARDS, FOOSBALL, COOKING, WII GAMES. FOR YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES

We acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.

Youth Centre at Moody Park 620 Eighth Street Contact Greg at 604-834-2007 gnolan@newwestcity.ca for more information

New Westminster RECORD FRIDAY February 6, 2015 29

COM IN G E ARLY 2015

30 FRIDAY February 6, 2015 • New Westminster RECORD

condominiums

New Westminster RECORD FRIDAY February 6, 2015 31

T H E F I R S T of F O U R R E S I D E N T I A L T O W E R S

GET

H W E Y R N E A I N

2 0

O N LY 2 5 0 M E T R E S T O T H E S K Y T R A I N , L I V I N G AT T H E S A P P E R T O N O F F E R S T H E C O N V E N I E N C E O F A N E S T A B L I S H E D W A L K - T O - E V E R Y T H I N G C O M M U N I T Y.

BE THE FIRST TO OWN, REGISTER NOW

THEBREWERYDISTRICT.CA

E A V E T T E N U

NEW WESTMINSTER

I N F O @ T H E B R E W E R Y D I S T R I C T.C A

R

AT S A P P E R T O N S K Y T R A I N S TAT I O N

N O O N – 5 P M ( C LO S E D F R I DAYS )

B

285 NELSON’S COURT

E COLUMBIA ST

SALES CENTRE NOW PREVIEWING

This is not an offering for sale. One can only be made by way of a disclosure statement. E.&O.E.

604.525.3941

32 FRIDAY February 6, 2015 • New Westminster RECORD

THE HISTORIC DOWNTOWN DISTRICT IS WHERE IT’S AT 1 BLOCK TO SKYTRAIN · 1 BLOCK TO WATERFRONT PARK · STUNNING VIEWS · TAILORED KITCHEN WITH BREAKFAST BAR · 5 PIECE DESIGNER APPLIANCE PACKAGE · PORCELAIN TILE FLOORS AND TUB SURROUND WIDE-PLANK LAMINATE FLOORING · BRICK FEATURE WALL · FREE SHAW 1 YEAR INTERNET + CABLE + HDPVR · SLIDING GLASS WALL PANELS FOR FLEXIBLE LIVING · PARKING WITH EVERY HOME

13 LA HOM ST ES MO SO NT LD H!

GST*

INCLUDED TIME LIMITED OFFER

We’re Just Doing the

FINAL TOUCHES MOVE IN THIS SPRING

PLAN

TYPE

PRICE INCL. GST

AVAILABLE

PLAN

TYPE

PRICE INCL. GST

AVAILABLE

HERITAGE LOFTS

1 BED

FROM $299,900

3 REMAIN

G2 PLAN

2 BED + DEN

FROM $469,900

2 REMAIN

A1 PLAN

1 BED

FROM $249,900

2 REMAIN

SUB PENTHOUSE 8

2 BED

FROM $479,900

1 REMAIN

T

NEW WESTMINSTER STATION RIVER MARKET

FR

ST

ON

TS

T

L

IA

6S

8S

T

CO

B UM

T

PRESENTATION CENTRE: 702 COLUMBIA STREET, NEW WESTMINSTER OPEN DAILY 12–5PM, CLOSED FRIDAYS OR BY APPOINTMENT

604 525 0223 THLIVING.COM

*ASK SALES STAFF FOR DETAILS. PRICING, SIZING AND AVAILABILITY ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. RENDERINGS AND PHOTOGRAPHY ARE APPROXIMATE ONLY. THE DEVELOPER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN WITHOUT NOTICE. E.&O.E.

New Westminster RECORD FRIDAY February 6, 2015 33

Sports

Sport to report? Contact Tom Berridge 604.444.3022 or tberridge@newwestrecord.ca

No surprises expected at WLA draft Nanaimo holds the key to Feb. 11 draft with six picks in top 14

Tom Berridge

tberridge@newwestrecord.ca

The only surprise at this year’s Western Lacrosse Association draft would be if Coquitlam does not select junior Adanacs Wesley Berg with its No. 1 overall pick.

The consensus first overall choice was made a certainty following a multiplayer trade with Nanaimo late last year that sent Brett Hickey and other considerations to the Timbermen in exchange for the top pick in this year’s junior entry draft.

Slightly less than a surety is whether Nanaimo goes off the Island and takes talented lefthander Eli McLaughlin with the second overall pick or stays at home and keeps 6-3 lefty Corey Shires in the T-Men fold.

There is also a rumour circulating that some Ontario Major Series Lacrosse clubs are ready to throw big money at B.C.’s top two draft picks, and others, in the hopes of luring them to play back east this season.

In any event, McLaughlin’s stock will not fall far.

If by some miracle Langley passes up on the 100-pointper-season Delta product, New Westminster would willingly gobble him up.

“Nanaimo controls the draft,” said Salmonbellies president and general manager Dan Richardson. “I don’t think we’ll get a crack at McLaughlin. He has too much skill.”

But in what is generally considered by most to be a modest draft year, there are some rich pickings for teams that have done their homework, Richardson said.

At No. 4, 6 and 11, Richardson believes the ’Bellies can come out of the draft feeling better than most teams.

New West could conceivably take 6-2 all-rounder Luke Gillespie at four, rather than see the Maple Ridge product return home to the Burrards.

That might leave nifty righthander Anthony Malcom or 6-1 PoCo Saint Connor Goodwin, a New Westminster product, free

at six.

Malcom accumulated 90 goals and more than 250 points in three junior A seasons, while Goodwin was a goal-per-game sniper in his career.

Brett Dobray, a 6-0 righty with 100 goals behind him while with Langley and New West juniors, is also in the first-round mix.

Nanaimo, with six of the top-14 picks, including the No. 2 and 7 selections, will be a popular dance partner for any of those clubs willing to wheel and deal on draft day.

Peter Dubenski from Nanaimo and Ontario product Eric Penny, who has remained out west as a backup for the Vancouver Stealth in the NLL, might be the best of a handful of goalies graduating, including New West’s Ross Bowman, David Mathers from the Burnaby Lakers and Coquitlam’s Riley Camazzola.

Possible second-rounders include New Westminster transition defenders Justin Goodwin, Reese Robinson, Steve Ferdinandi and Jakob Doucette, who scored 12 goals, including three shorties, on 46 shots during the regular season last year.

Other considerations, in no particular order, are: Lakers’ Randy Jones, Langley’s Brendan Mykle-Winkler, Mitchell Parker from Nanaimo, New West’s 6-3 righty Quinn MacKay, PoCo lefty Tanner Fisher, and perhaps the dark horse of the entire draft, Peyton Lupul, a New West cast-off who went on to captain the Lakers through arguably their toughest past few seasons and finished his Jr. A career as a three-point-pergame guy, including a second-best 48 assists in league play last season.

Burnaby does not draft until the third round with the 20th overall pick.

It will all unfold next Wednesday, Feb. 11 at the Langley Events Centre.

Doors open on the WLA graduating junior entry draft at 6 p.m., with the first draft selection expected to be made at 6:45 p.m.

Surf’s up: Queensborough Middle School, in blue, defeated Burnaby Central 52-23 in its final BNW high school bantam boys’ regular season game this week. The 8-2 Tsunami see playoff action today (Friday). PHOTO LARRY WRIGHT

Hyack pair sign varsity letters NWSS only school in Canada to have two Div. 1 signees Tom Berridge

tberridge@newwestrecord.ca

Two local high school students are headed south on scholarships to play football.

New Westminster Hyacks Harper Sherman and Matt Seymour inked their letters of intent in a signing ceremony held at the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame on Wednesday.

Sherman, the No. 1-ranked offensive lineman in Canada by Top Prospects and two-time provincial high school all-star, signed to play for the University of Arizona after verbally committing to the Pac-12 school early in the 2014 season.

Seymour, the No. 1-ranked defensive back

and top-15 prospect in Canada by CanadaFootballChat.com, made his commitment official as a receiver with the University of Ohio in the Mid-American conference.

A third B.C. high school product, AJ McFarlane, an offensive lineman with Vancouver College from the class of 2014, is expected to make an announcement soon on multiple Div. 1 offers.

Arizona’s third-year offensive line coach Jim Michalczik liked what he saw the first time he met Sherman at a camp more than a year ago.

“You want guys who are competitive and work hard, and the drive to be great,” said Michalczik. “and Harper wants to be great.

On the dotted line: Matt Seymour, left, and Harper Sherman sign their letters of intent. PHOTO ALAN WARDLE, CONTRIBUTED

“Harper has all the intangibles. I’m excited to coach him.”

Arizona won the Pac-12 south division last season and the learning curve for an 18-year-old Canadian kid will be steep, said Michalczik.

“They’ll be a little bit of

growth and learning, but I expect great things from him,” Michalczik added.

Ohio secondary coach James Ward had equally good things to say about Seymour. “(Seymour) plays hard Continued on page 34

34 FRIDAY February 6, 2015 • New Westminster RECORD

Sports Steelers fall now to five Tom Berridge

tberridge@newwestrecord.ca

It’s been a bit of a rollercoaster for the Grandview Steelers.

Just two short weeks ago, the Burnaby-based junior B hockey club was one of the hottest teams in the Pacific Junior Hockey League.Today Grandview is still stinging from its fifth loss in a row.

The Steelers managed

to steal just one point in overtime in three regularseason games last week.

They finished up at home on Sunday with a tough 2-1 loss to the league-leading North Vancouver Wolf Pack.

Marcus Jensen gave Grandview a 1-0 first-period lead against the visiting Wolf Pack, but North Van ground out its 32nd win of the season scoring a goal in each of the next two

periods, including Daniel Tait’s game-winner and 15th goal of the year in the final frame.

Earlier, Grandview fell 3-2 to the Ridge Meadows Flames despite outshooting the cellar-dwelling Brittain conference club nearly two to one.

The Steelers began the week with a 4-3 overtime loss to the Brittain conference leaders Aldergrove Kodiaks on Jan. 28.

NWSS has produced five D1 players Continued from page 33

Head first: Royal City Attackers Benjamin Munoz, in blue, gets his head to a ball in a recent under-12 B1 soccer match against Oscar Lautsch and the Cliff Avenue Flash. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER

Penalty puts car on podium

VisitFlorida.com Racing’s Michael Valiante moved up to third place at the 53rd annual Rolex 24 at Daytona last week. A drive-time penalty to Wayne Taylor Racing dropped the third-place finishers to last in the prototype class.

and fast. … He has good size and great speed.We love his ability to attack the football in the air and his ability to run after the catch,” said Ward in a B.C. high school football press release.

The signings are a feather in the cap of the New Westminster program, which was the only high school in Canada to have two members of its graduating class receive Div. 1 football scholarships.

“We saw following (Sherman’s) Grade 9 season that he had the potential to play at the highest level and began the process of getting him there,” said Hyacks head coach Farhan Lalji in the release. “We are

very proud of Harper and have no doubts that he will succeed at Arizona.”

“Whenever we needed a big play this season, Matt delivered,” added Lalji on Seymour’s signing. “He is the best receiver/defensive back prospect our program has ever produced, and is still scratching the surface of how good he can be.”

Seymour became the fifth Hyack player to earn an NCAA Div. I scholarship in the past 10 years.The three-year starter set four school records this season, and was named the team’s MVP – an honour he also held at junior varsity.

Sherman, a three-year starter and team captain with the Hyacks this season, fielded eight offers from Div. I schools.

THE LITTLE

Bringing together small businesses in one heartfelt event

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 22ND 2015 11:30AM - 4:00PM

THE HERITAGE HALL 3102 MAIN ST VANCOUVER BC

TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE: $12 EACH OR TWO FOR $20 AT THE DOOR: $15 EACH (CASH ONLY)

So Proud.

Eric Vandergriendt recently chose McQuarrie Hunter — Surrey’s largest law firm — as the best place to practice law. We’re delighted because he’s here to help you.

His business experience, insight and practical approach to client matters is influenced by his wood products and construction industry knowledge, where productivity is measured. Eric works to assist clients with all types of real estate and business matters, with a real world perspective of getting the legal issues done swiftly so you can focus on your business.

We’re glad he’s with us, but he’s here for you.

*ONLINE TICKET SALES END AT 11:59PM FEBRUARY 21

justaddloveshow.com I info@justaddloveshow.com

Central City Tower, Surrey 604.581.7001 McQuarrie.com

New Westminster RECORD FRIDAY February 6, 2015 35

GET A

FM EREE DIUM COFFEE TEA OR

& COOKIE

WHEN YOU GO TO:

.com/blenz AND

DONATE $1 TO CKNW ORPHANS’ FUND

This exclusive offer is only available by going to: www.socialshopper.com/blenz 1 voucher per person. Valid only at participating Blenz Coffee locations, while quantities last.

All proceeds will be donated to CKNW Orphans’ Fund

36 FRIDAY February 6, 2015 • New Westminster RECORD

New Westminster RECORD FRIDAY February 6, 2015 37

38 FRIDAY February 6, 2015 • New Westminster RECORD

New Westminster RECORD FRIDAY February 6, 2015 39

Canada’s Online Lifestyle Magazine

CUBA LIBRE

By Sarah Bancroft

Cruise Cuba before it’s too late. We circumnavigated the country—and discovered uncharted waters—aboard the Canadian-owned Louis Cristal.

Read more on www.vitamindaily.com

THE SARAH FILE

HOT SHOPS: THE WORKSHOP

By Adrienne Matei

If you’re looking for something stylish and different, consider The Workshop—it’s two of a kind.

Read more on www.vitmaindaily.com

FASHION & SHOPPING

SWEET SURRENDER

By Kate LeGresley

Vancouver’s Cocos Pure uses a rare variety of single-source coconuts to produce some of the best-tasting coconut water, ever.

Read more on www.vitamindaily.com

HEALTH & WELLNESS

WIN! A $250 VALENTINE’S DATE AT CAFÉ MEDINA Only in the VIP Room

Become a Vitamin VIP member now for a chance to win a five-course dinner at Café Medina—a $250 value, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Join our VIP program for this exclusive content at www.vitamindaily.com/vip-room

VIP ROOM

Your free daily dose of beauty, fashion, culture and cuisine vitamin.daily

@VanVitaminDaily

@VitaminDaily

VitaminDaily

40 FRIDAY February 6, 2015 • New Westminster RECORD

FAMILY DAY Prices Effective February 5 to February 11, 2015.

While quantities last. Not all items available at all stores. We reserve the right to correct printing errors.

100% BC Owned and Operated PRODUCE

MEAT Organic California Grown Fingerling Potatoes: Banana, Ruby Crescent or French Varieties

New Crop Chilean Grown Red and Green Seedless Grapes

3.98lb/ 8.77kg

Pork Loin Chops

Whole Organic Chickens

value pack

3.99lb/ 8.80kg

2.98lb/ 6.57kg

5.99lb/ 13.21kg

product of USA

Texas Grown Rio Star Grapefruit

Organic

California Grown Cauliflower

2.98

Ocean Wise Steelhead Salmon Fillets

Organic Bone-In Chicken Breast or Thighs

12.99lb/ 28.64kg

3.98 2.27kg/5lb bag

value pack

8.99lb/ 19.82kg

product of USA

each

product of USA

GROCERY

WELLNESS

assorted varieties

10.99

SAVE

400g

31%

Way Better Tortilla Snacks

SAVE

35%

product of USA

27%

25% regular retail price

assorted varieties and sizes

2.4914.99

SAVE FROM

36%

3.99-14.99

532ml

product of USA

Wonderfully Organic Raw Coco-Roons

assorted varieties

29%

product of Turkey

27%

product of USA

FROM

22.99 30 tablet 35.99 60 tablet 44.99 90 tablet

SAVE 3.99

226g pouch

SAVE

MegaFood Blood Builder

assorted varieties

3/6.99

assorted varieties and sizes

5.49-8.49

BULK

assorted varieties

6.49 SAVE

500-750ml product of Italy,

35%

Mexico, Argentina

176g

product of USA

product of USA

xxx BAKERY

DELI

bins and bags

20% off regular retail price

Organic Counrty French Bread

Family Size Salad

white or 60% whole wheat

7.99

4.49 Ready to Eat Roasted Specialty Chickens whole

13.99

All Quinoa Products

GLUTEN FREE

xxx • product of xxx

Family Size Pot Pies

Bonus 150 capsules

product of Canada

Method Dish Soap

Maison Orphée Classic Oils

Ecover Laundry Detergent

21.99

300g

30%

product of USA

SAVE

25% off

6.99

SAVE

assorted varieties

assorted varieties and sizes

Nature Babycare Eco-Diapers, Pants and Wipes

3/6.99

Frontera Sauces

Organic Traditions Super Foods

Sisu Co Q10 100mg

assorted varieties

946ml

11.99 6 dose 17.99 12 dose 29.99 30 dose

lu ce F Redu oms pt Sym

1L jug product of Canada

Vij’s Frozen Indian Meat Meals

assorted varieties

SAVE

Boiron Oscillococcinum

17.99

25%

Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Beverages

assorted varieties

2.79 36% 156g

SAVE

4.49-4.99 2L product of Canada

product of Canada

SAVE

skim, 1, 2 or 3.8%

Uncle Luke’s Medium Maple Syrup

Choices’ Own Organic Milk

Salt Spring Organic Fair Trade Coffee

half

11.99 6.99

www.choicesmarkets.com

480-530g

Bite Size Rice Flour Brownies or Cheesecake Brownies

Valentine’s Cakes or Cookies assorted varieties and sizes

2.99-3.99

2.99-4.99 /ChoicesMarkets

120-275g

@ChoicesMarkets

Kitsilano

Cambie

Kerrisdale

Yaletown

Gluten Free Bakery

South Surrey

Burnaby Crest

Kelowna

Floral Shop

2627 W. 16th Ave. Vancouver

3493 Cambie St. Vancouver

1888 W. 57th Ave. Vancouver

1202 Richards St. Vancouver

2595 W. 16th Ave. Vancouver

3248 King George Blvd.

South Surrey

8683 10th Ave. Burnaby

1937 Harvey Ave. Kelowna

2615 W. 16th Vancouver

Best Organic Produce