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HEALTH

Beware of balls in food bank hampers Diane stranDberg The Tri-CiTy News

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Arcadia Robinson, Mary hitz, Margaret Manery and Myra Antaya are among the members of Coquitlam’s Dogwood Garden Club, which hosts its annual spring plant sale on saturday in the Centennial Pavilion at Dogwood Pavilion (624 Poirier st.). Discounted perennials from members’ gardens will be offered along with vegetable plants and herbs. there is no cost for admission to the sale, which runs from 9 a.m. to noon. Proceeds from the event pay for club activities, guest speakers, field trips, demonstration workshops and scholarships for horticultural students at kwantlen Polytechnic university. For more activities this weekend in the tri-Cities, see page A18.

PORT MOODY

Dev. plans for mill site on waterfront sarah Payne

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The flavelle sawmill site in Port Moody could be going the way of plans for Coquitlam’s fraser Mills, trading piles of wood and machinery for condos and a

waterfront boardwalk.

Mill and Timber announced this week its plans for an “exciting transformation” of the 14.7-acre site (34 acres) next to Rocky Point Park.

see WaTerFrONT, page a14

a public health message is warning clients of Share family and Community Services food bank not to eat white balls wrapped in clear paper with blue writing that look like candies but are actually camphor mothballs. families that have received bags of candy in their hamper in the last two weeks are urged to keep them away from children and pets, and immediately discard the mixture by placing the items in a bag and putting them in the garbage.

Share executive director Martin Wyant said staff don’t know many of these mothballs were mistakenly placed in candy bags for Share’s 1,100 clients. but the social service agency will be looking into the matter further and has notified fraser Health, which sent out a warning Wednesday evening telling people not to eat the items. see share, page a3

TRI-CITY CRIME

sex suspect sought Diane stranDberg The Tri-CiTy News

Mounties are looking for the public’s help in finding the suspects in an early morning sexual earlier this month in Coquitlam Coquitlam RCMP released a composite sketch Wednesday of one of two suspects in the

assault, which occurred in the early morning hours of april 16.

The RCMP’s spokesperson said the information was released two weeks after the crime as part of the investigation in the hopes of getting some information from the public.

“We want people to look at the sketch and tell us who he is,”

said Cpl. Jamie Chung.

Police say the assault occurred just after 2:30 a.m. on april 16 when a young woman walking home in the area of foster avenue and Linton Street was stopped by two men in a silver Suv, possibly a dodge durango, and asked for directions. see MOUNTIes, page a4

sketch of sex assault suspect.

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MENTAL HEALTH

Presenting present, past of mental health

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he idea for an exhibition was unpacked from the Suitcase Project, the historical art project that started last year to tell the stories of Riverview Hospital patients. anna Tremere, a retired psychiatric nurse at the Coquitlam institution, had found luggage in a storage room, left by the volunteer department.

Some pieces were in bad shape but others were salvageable with their contents still intact: photos, clothing, handkerchiefs, family keepsakes.

They were personal possessions of the mentally ill who had left Riverview or died there, and whose relatives could not be found to retrieve them.

“You can’t throw stuff like that away,” Tremere said. “a lot of people don’t see the value but it’s part of someone’s life. and they’re important reminders of the history Riverview had.”

Two of these suitcases and their belongings that Tremere collected will be on display next week at the City Centre branch of the Coquitlam Public Library as part of a significant weeklong exhibition to coincide with Mental Health awareness Week, a week first designated in 1951 by the Canadian Mental Health association.

Hosted by the city of Coquitlam, the library, douglas College and the Riverview Hospital Historical Society, a group Tremere formed in 1994, the exhibition will include talks from leading experts now working or studying in the field as well as artifacts from the grounds that, for more than a century, offered unparalleled mental health care amid heri-

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Anna tremere of the Riverview hospital historical society with Coquitlam Public Library deputy director silvana harwood and library director todd Gnissios. “Mental health is a very important topic and the library is here to provide information,” harwood said. tage buildings, lush gardens and a world-class arboretum. among the objects that will be on display from May 4 to 8 include uniforms worn by doctors and nurses, a hospital bed, a psychiatrist’s couch and an old electroconvulsive therapy machine.

Tremere, who will lead the program Monday with a PowerPoint Presentation on the history of psychiatric care and Riverview, acknowledges there were some dark times at the Coquitlam institution.

Still, there were many research breakthroughs, too, and the therapeutic care the patients received helped to give them a purpose, she said, noting their work at finnie’s Garden. as her mother was also a psy-

chiatric nurse, Tremere grew up to know the hospital’s patients and its 244 acres well. Later, as a head nurse and a case manager for the transitional housing program at Connelly, Cottonwood and Cypress lodges, she saw how the “community” of Riverview became fragmented until its eventual demise in 2012.

The closure failed those most in need, she said.

“It was too much, too fast and too little. They became lost.”

The push resulted in more people on the streets, many of them young people and dealing with both mental illness and drug addictions. “People are running into difficulties with the law and they shouldn’t be in jail,” she said. “In our 165 years of psychiatric care, we are still

dealing with the same problems but now they’re magnified.

“You really have to understand the evolution to know how we got here. We’ve come a long way but we have more to go.”

Her goal with the week-long exhibit is to shed light and talk about how to help the one in five Canadians suffering from mental illness. Changing perceptions is necessary but difficult, she said, especially when it’s easier to turn on the blinders and walk away — or prescribe a pill — so the stigma around mental disorders persists.

Tremere cited an example of a luncheon she recently had with friends at a restaurant, where a diner was asking the manager to eject a man because she felt he was causing a disturbance.

Tremere asked the man to sit with her group. as he continuously stretched and smacked his lips — and spilled a few times on his suit — he explained he had Huntington’s disease (a genetic disorder that affects muscle coordination and leads to mental decline) and wanted to have his last meal at a restaurant before he transferred to a care facility.

“It was his last try at being out in the world alone,” she said.

“He was not a problem but she was making it a problem and wanted him gone… You have to be kind.”

Tremere, a history buff, said the day she launches the exhibit is relevant: Crease Clinic opened its doors at Riverview on May 4, 1951, showing the public what living with mental

• May 4, 7 p.m.: Changing with the times — history of Psychiatric Care and Riverview hospital (presenter: Anna Tremere); • May 5, 5 p.m.: Lean Into Your Discomfort: Youth Mental health and Addiction (John Fleming); • May 5, 7 p.m.: The FoRCe society for kids’ Mental health (Marlisse McRobie and Moira Hazlehurst); • May 6, 3 p.m.: Heads up — An introduction to Brain health (Vivian tsai of Alzheimer Society); • May 6, 7 p.m.: Into the Future — A Vision for Riverview (Dr. John Higenbottam); • May 7, 5 p.m.: Recreational, occupational and Vocational therapies in Mental health — Past and Present (Mariana Gaspar, Rosemary Ingenito, Brett Berry and Jayne Boyer of Cottonwood, Connolly and Cypress lodges); • May 7, 7 p.m.: Mental health and the Justice system (heidi Currie of Douglas College); • May 8, 7 p.m.: a screening of the Oscarnominated movie silver Linings Playbook. illness was like.

• For more information about the Journey in Mental Health Care: Past, Present and Future presentation, visit www.library. coquitlam.bc.ca/journey.

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PUBLIC HEALTH

share looking into how camphor balls added to candy bags continued from front page

“We’re still looking into that [how it happened] but obviously, our first concern is the public health message,” said Martin Wyant, whose organization runs food banks in Port Moody, Port Coquitlam and Coquitlam.

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difficult by the fact that some food bank users don’t have phones or are homeless. agencies working with these groups are also asked to spread the message, which has been sent out to the media via press release, and Twitter. according to fraser Health, ingesting the mothballs, which are used to preserve wool

clothing, can cause irritation and burning of the mouth and throat, abdominal discomfort, vomiting, seizures and shortness of breath. People who have eaten any of this candy mixture are urged to contact the drug and Poison Information Centre at 682-5050 or 1-800-567-8911. as Share continues to work with its clients over the next

several days, a background investigation will be looking into how the situation might have happened.

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during the conversation, one of the men got out of the Suv and forced the woman into the vehicle, where she was sexually assaulted. a few minutes later, the victim was dropped off in the area of austin avenue and draycott Street. She reported the crime the next day. as a result of information the victim provided, a police sketch artist created a composite sketch of one of the suspects, who investigators believe was the driver of the Suv. He is described as a darkskinned man in his mid to late 20s with short, dark hair and dark eyes. He had no facial hair and no accent when speaking.

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Coquitlam RCMP say a silver suV, possibly a Dodge Durango like this one, was used in a sexual assault on April 16 in Coquitlam. formation for a sketch of the second individual but a description has been provided instead. The passenger, who allegedly committed the assault, is described as dark-skinned, in his mid to late 20s, with short, dark hair and dark eyes, and was approximately 5’7”

tall. His weight is unknown and he had no accent when speaking.

Police are also looking for the vehicle, which is described as a silver Suv, possibly a firstgeneration (1998-2003) dodge durango.

Chung said the assault was

random, not targeted, and rare for Coquitlam. anyone who lives in or was traveling through the area around foster and Linton, or austin and draycott around the time of the incident and who may have seen or heard something unusual is asked to contact Coquitlam’s Sex Crimes unit immediately at 604-945-1550. as well, anyone who may know something about the incident is asked to contact the RCMP at 604-945-1580 and quote file number 2015-11811.

To provide information anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers by phone calling 1-800-222-8477 or via www. solvecrime.ca

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a Port Moody man who was reported missing by his family in September may have been spotted a few months later and police are asking for anyone with information to contact them.

Meysam Mokri was last seen leaving his home on the night of Sept. 1, 2014, when he told his family he was going out. at the time, police said Mokri didn’t have access to a vehicle nor did he have many

been living in the bush. at the time of his disappearance, Mokri was described as a 32-year-old Middle Eastern man, 5’9” tall and 150 lb., with short, black hair. Given the information provided recently, it’s possibly that he has since grown a beard. anyone with information about Mokri’s whereabouts is asked to contact PoMo Police immediately at 604-461-3456.

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EARTHQUAKES

Quake simulator making shaky stop in Coquitlam Having a plan in place for a disaster should be on everyone’s to-do list and an event in Coquitlam next Wednesday will be a good, shaking and shuddering reminder. for Emergency Preparedness Week (May 3 to 9), the cities of Coquitlam and Port Moody are inviting residents and businesses to experience a simulated 8.0 magnitude earthquake.

Members of the public are invited to visit the southwest corner of Coquitlam Centre mall’s parking lot to experience the quake Cottage, a hydraulic, portable room that rocks and shakes to simulate how it would feel to be in an earthquake of up to eight points on the magnitude scale.

The quake Cottage is visiting the Lower Mainland thanks to sponsorship from the Insurance bureau of Canada, fortis bC and participating municipalities.

Several groups, including Coquitlam Search and Rescue, Coquitlam and Port Moody fire departments and the Red Cross will be on hand to provide information about how individuals, families and businesses can prepare for an emergency. In the case of a

A photo from the Facebook page of Port Moody resident, and Burnaby firefighter, George Assaf, shows a tent city set up by aid workers in nepal, where Assaf and others are volunteering their time to help with earthquake relief efforts.

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The event is especially timely given last Saturday’s earthquake in Nepal, which

was recorded as having a magnitude of 7.8 and resulted in the deaths of thousands of people.

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a Port Moody man who is part of a team doing recovery operations in Nepal reports that he is safe in Kathmandu and working in an area with both untouched and badly damaged sections.

George assaf and his team of burnaby firefighters and health workers from Canadian Medical assistance Teams are in the quake-struck country for a few days doing a needs assessment and helping with recovery operations.

More about assaf’s work can be seen on his facebook page at www.facebook.com/george.assaf.5688 Meanwhile, the St. Catherine’s anglican and Trinity united churches in Port Coquitlam (2211 Prairie ave.) will host a non-denominational candlelight service for the Nepalese earthquake victims this Sunday, May 3 at 7 p.m.

Cash donations will be accepted. Call 604-942-9812 for more information.

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he new community of burke Mountain has been vastly under-served by parks, despite the fact that the 38,000-hectare Pinecone burke Provincial Park is on its doorstep. for families with children, visiting a park close to home with facilities for children of all ages is important for active lifestyles and healthy fitness. although Pinecone burke is lovely, it’s mostly wilderness and not for everyone. This is why it’s great news to hear that two more parks are being built or redeveloped after the recent opening of the already popular queenston Park.

What the queenston experience tells us is that families need amenities, especially washrooms for the little ones, and parking may have to be considered. We understand that the idea is for people to walk or bike to their local tot lot, playing field or playground. but for some families, at least now, when parks are at a premium and may be beyond a quick trip, driving is the only alternative.

WHAT’S YOUR OPINION? Vote at tricitynews.com/opinion/poll

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The dream of home ownership is slipping away I AS I SEE IT

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s the Canadian dream of home ownership beyond the grasp for the majority of the next generation in the Lower Mainland? according to a study by vancity Savings, the answer is likely Yes, particularly in terms of the Metro region. and the fraser valley isn’t immune from rocketing real estate prices.

The report, which examined housing prices from Langley westward, suggests that city will be the only “affordable” community for real estate in Metro vancouver.

It projects the average home price in vancouver will exceed $2.1 million by 2030 and require more than 100% of the average household income to pay the mortgage!

In 1988, I bought my first house with my partner at the time, for the grand sum of about $65,000. It was an older two-bedroom bungalow in Chilliwack with a big backyard and a workshop, situated in a quiet, green neighbourhood. The only thing missing was a picket fence.

I was 31 years old, had saved a down payment and received some help from my parents.

Less than five years later, the place sold for more than twice its purchase price.

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My next house, in Surrey, was triple the initial value of the first. one more move up the real estate ladder and 15 years later, my wife and I sold our mortgagefree home that had nearly doubled in value again, and moved to abbotsford.

It’s not an uncommon scenario for plenty of people my age but I fear my daughter and most others in her generation will not be so fortunate.

The value of my first home wouldn’t have been too far beyond twice my annual salary at the time. With the addition of a second income, the then-moderate mortgage was quite comfortable.

Yet as the years rolled by, housing prices steadily outpaced even double incomes. It took careful budgeting and spending discipline but it was still doable. The key was getting in at an affordable price and taking advantage of the mounting equity. but even the most prudent fiscal management seems hopeless when placed in the context of current real estate trends. vancity recommends a limit of about 30% of household income to service mortgage debt.

burnaby, Richmond and White Rock had house debt service ratios of around 30% in the early 2000s, the vancity report says, but that hit 46% in 2014 and is projected to rise to between 60 and 70% in 2030. Surrey’s ratio is projected to climb from 39 to 48% in 2030 and Langley Township’s would rise from 35 to 43%.

Here in the fraser valley, the pressures ease somewhat but the question, of course, is for how long? urban growth is inexorably pushing eastward and so are people from the urban Metro area, seeking “affordable” real estate.

This country has also been enjoying rock-bottom mortgage rates for a considerably long time. When those begin to inch up, as one imagines they eventually must, traditional home ownership will become, as vancity says, “a scarce luxury.”

It’s a fundamental change to what my generation and those that preceded it have largely taken for granted — a good job, a family and a comfortable house you can truly call your own.

I wouldn’t be a fan of what seems will be the future for most.

Your home is your (probably rented) castle.

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As of today, the tri-City news has moved offices. our new office is at unit 115, 1525 Broadway st. in Port Coquitlam.

QUEENSTON PARK

beautiful park but it sure isn’t safe to walk there

The editor, Re. “Play time in new Burke Mountain park” (the tri-City News, april 24).

We visit queenston Park this past Sunday after we heard about its grand opening. It was a beautiful playground that seems well thought out and fun for kids of all ages. but I am disappointed that the city of Coquitlam would open a park that you could neither walk to or drive to safely.

We walked from Cedar and victoria drives. We stayed east of Coast Meridian on the way to the park and ultimately approached the park heading west on queenston avenue.

There were no sidewalks and dozens of cars looking to park along the side of the road. after enjoying the park, we started the walk home. There was a portion of sidewalk on the south side of queenston towards Coast Meridian so we followed it hoping for a safer walk home. The sidewalk ended abruptly, three metres from

city oF port moody

Problems with construction when the Port Moody civic complex have caused leaks in the building.

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Sell leaky city hall and amalgamate Tri-Cities The editor, Re. “Repair bill for Port Moody could hit nearly $4 million” (the tri-City News, april 24).

Rather than repairing Port Moody’s leaky city hall, this deficient building should be demolished. The municipal property could then be sold to developers for a tidy profit for city taxpayers.

Simultaneously, the TriCity municipalities would

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queenston Park on Burke Mountain, which had its grand opening last weekend, has a beautiful playground, says the letter writer, but it’s difficult to get to by walking.

Coast Meridian, forcing us on to the road, where cars where turning right to go to the park. once we got to coast Meridian, there were no sidewalks in sight.

I am disappointed with the city and its infrastructure. This is a beautiful park in a dense community and it’s not conducive to walking. It embodies all

that I dislike about suburban living. The city of Coquitlam can do better.

Jessica Langelaan, Coquitlam

amalgamate to use the new Coquitlam city hall and council chambers.

More savings in redundant municipal staff and shared infrastructure would bring more relief to taxpayers. finally, an amalgamated Tri-Cities would wield more clout, comparable to vancouver and Surrey, in regional forums and in victoria.

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3.11% tax hike OK’d sarah Payne

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Port Moody residents are facing a property tax increase of 3.11% this year, an $89 hike for the average assessed home valued at $539,000. at Tuesday’s meeting, council passed first three readings of the five-year financial plan, which anticipates property tax increases of about $100 each year through to 2019.

The 3.11% proposed for 2015 includes a 1.56% increase in the general government budget and 0.82% for the Port Moody Police department; wages and benefits are the main cost drivers for those increases. PoMo residents will also pay a 1% increase for the asset renewal levy.

Moderate new construction growth is forecasted for 2015 and 2016, though Paul Rockwood, PoMo’s general manager of financial services, said that would likely change as redevelopment around the Evergreen Line emerges.

Some of PoMo’s capital projects for 2015 include roadworks ($1.9 million), a new turf field on the north shore ($1.7 million), vehicle replacements ($747,000), IT upgrades ($629,000) and transportation projects ($470,000).

Council is expected to approve the budget at its May 12 meeting.

Home construction in Port Moody will involve a few changes after council approved zoning amendments to address house height, siting and size concerns.

The changes come nearly a year after residents in the Ioco Road corridor spoke out about “monster homes” that were beginning to overshadow smaller, older homes in the area.

The amendments approved Tuesday include a change to the way a property’s grade is calculated — it will now be an average of the existing elevations measured at each corner of the lot — and reduced roof heights. but a handful of residents who spoke during the public input portion of the meeting said the one-size-fits-all approach won’t work. one Gatensbury Road homeowner said his property veers sharply down a ravine and an average grade calculation would force him to build a new home about 30 feet underground. “any change won’t necessarily fit every single circumstance,” said James Stiver, general manager of development services. “but there is a board of variance... for a zoning bylaw amendment if it can’t be accommodated within the existing zoning structure.”

LeGion ChAnGes

The Port Moody Legion will be putting shovels in the ground soon to overhaul its Clarke Street property into a five-storey mixed use development but the cenotaph may be moving to a new home.

Council approved the necessary rezoning and development permit applications for the site, which will feature 14 commercial retail units, 84 residential units, a new Legion and a memorial plaza, despite concerns expressed at previous meetings about the planned

location for the cenotaph on Spring Street. after confirming that the Legion, not the city, owns the cenotaph, council discussed an opportunity for a federal government grant that could provide up to $25,000 in matching funds for cenotaph-related projects.

Coun. diana dilworth suggested the cenotaph could be moved to the old post office location on Mary Street or to Chip Kerr Park on Hope Street.

Council agreed to work with the Legion to identify opportunities to relocate the cenotaph but did not specify a location.

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EDUCATION

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Registration for academic, skill-building and remedial courses begins as early as next week, and the program’s principal is recommending people get an online account in advance.

“The big message right now is for students to register for an account through our website so when registration is available, they are ready to go,” said Murray Peters.

Registration starts next week, with Grade 10 course registration open first on Tuesday, May 5 at 6:30 a.m.

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Enrolment has risen sharply over the years for free summer school courses that help students get ahead, maintain their learning or learn new skills, and now about one out of every six Sd43 students goes to summer school.

“I think there is a much healthier appetite in our families to continue the learning in the summer and to find meaningful worthwhile opportunities for the kids in the summer,” Peters said, noting most of the surge in enrolment comes from elementary and middle school students.

To that end, the district is adding some programs targeted specifically at youngsters; for example, new this year is a kindergarten-toGrade 1 transition course, which Peters said will help children moving up to develop their numeracy and literacy skills.

The district has also

added Montessori programs for K to Grades 1 and 2 in Language arts, Grade 3, 4 and 5 math, and Grades 6, 7 and 8 Language arts (grades are blended in Montessori). a summer English language program for newcomer elementary school students has also been added. “This is geared for children that are new to Canada, new to English, and they’re needing kind of a beginner, entry level English program,” he said. all the programs are free as they are funded by the provincial government.

Peters said more than 200 certified teachers will be hired to teach the courses, depending on enrolment, and several schools have been added to the roster offering summer programs, including aspenwood elementary in Port Moody, and Coquitlam River elementary and Kwayhquitlum middle school in Port Coquitlam.

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Waterfront is a key element of the plans continued from front page

Recent changes to the city’s official community plan have paved the way for a shift from the site’s 110-year history of industrial usage to a future as a “vibrant mixed-use community with connections to the water’s edge.”

Information posted on a new website, www.flavelleoceanfront.ca, states a key objective in the redevelopment will be to reintegrate the water’s edge and bring back community access to the waterfront that was cut off when the CP Railway was built in 1886. and while several potential features of the development are suggested, including a “made in Port Moody boardwalk,” park space and extensions to the Shoreline Trail, as well as heritage elements that would speak to the property’s history as a sawmill, there is no mention of the possible number of buildings or units, what the development could look like or any environmental accommodations. (at nearly nine hectares, or 22 acres, the nearby Suter brook site was planned for up to 1,250 units while the vision for fraser Mills’ 89 acres includes up to 3,700 units in a mix of forms.)

The redevelopment proposal comes shortly after Metro vancouver’s regional planning committee agreed to changes that keep the Mill and Timber site, as well as the andrés Wines property, as industrial. Metro had filed a petition in b.C. Supreme Court to quash PoMo’s oCP, approved in october 2014, because the two properties’ designations as general urban put the city’s regional context statement out of sync with Metro’s regional growth strategy. a special study overlay remains, allowing for future development proposals that come with a comprehensive local area plan. buildings could potentially be four to 12 storeys, with reduced parking requirements to emphasize walking, cycling and transit use.

PoMo Mayor Mike Clay said if the Klahanie and Suter brook developments are any indication, changes to the Mill and Timber site could take about seven to 10 years to complete.

“I think the community engagement part, they have to work harder at that now... because people have such concerns around traffic management, congestion and overdensification,” he said. “They will have to work with the community to come up with something that works for all of us.”

Information about the proposal was released in a document by brook Pooni, an urban planning and land development consultancy, along with dedicated social media handles.

Its public consultation phase is expected to last until this fall,

PoRt MooDY MAYoR Mike CLAY beginning with community outreach and stakeholder identification in the first phase, meetings with stakeholders and neighbourhood groups, design workshops, then a second open house in phase two this summer, followed by a final concept development and third open house in the fall. and while Port Metro vancouver has opposed redevelopment of industrial lands in the region, Clay said the mill’s transformation could provide more and better variety in jobs, noting the cur-

rent 80 jobs on 34 acres isn’t a significant amount of employment density.

“They’ve been a good employer in the city, the staff are well paid. Hopefully whatever they do doesn’t mean people getting laid off,” Clay said. “but there are new green industries like tech industries, research facilities, that are also good high-paying jobs, just not the traditional smokestack industrial kind.”

Clay also said he would like to see public waterfront access, extended trails, green space and recognition of the importance of the environment as well as a marina and, possibly, a hotel.

“The model I don’t particularly like is the athletes village in vancouver,” he said. “It’s very cold and uninviting. We need something... with lower density, mixed-use, some good job-providing opportunities.”

Clay said the property’s transformation could provide new benefits to the city and its residents but it may not carry enough density to warrant a third Evergreen Line station.

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ALAN SCHOENBORN

schoenborn speaks to try for day passes ‘I don’t think I would fight,’ says Schoenborn sarah Payne The Tri-CiTy News

The man who murdered his three children in 2008 told the b.C. Review board Thursday that he hopes to go out for a coffee if given escorted day passes and that he will be ready to be discharged from the hospital in three to four years. flanked by his lawyer and his anger management therapist, allan Schoenborn testified at length about his ability to control his anger, what programs in which he’s participated at the forensic Psychiatric Hospital and the chances of him escaping if he is granted leave.

In response to questions from Crown counsel Wendy dawson, Schoenborn acknowledged that he was a violent person and that he has used aggression to deal with stress and while drinking.

Schoenborn confirmed he had assaulted his ex-wife, darcie Clarke, as well as his brother, but many of the violent incidents that have occurred at the hospital he attributed to somebody else provoking him.

He was also asked to explain an incident that took place shortly before the murders in april 2008, when he apparently threatened a 10-year-old girl in a school yard.

“She was making my daughter in tears,” Schoenborn. “I didn’t make threats, I berated her. I said, ‘Stay away from my little girl or I’m coming after you.’”

Much of dawson’s questions focused on the 49 aggressive and violent incidents Schoenborn has been engaged in over the past five years while in custody and how he handled them, as well as his perceived lack of commitment to participating in his recovery through various programs and

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stacy Galt, cousin of Darcie Clarke, ex-wife of Alan schoenborn and mother of the three children he murdered, speaks outside a B.C. Review Board hearing in Coquitlam. writing in his journal. but she was repeatedly interrupted by Schoenborn’s lawyer, Scott Hicks, who objected to the questions as “vague” and “irrelevant” in exchanges that grew increasingly tense.

“I’m trying to get Mr. Schoenborn to give us his interpretation of the events,” said an exasperated dawson at one point, adding later that her questions were indeed relevant because they spoke to whether Schoenborn is committed to his rehabilitation or simply biding his time until he can be released — and what kind of danger he might pose to the community if he is. dawson concluded after several more objections to questions regarding Schoenborn’s history of escapes from custody and whether the board could trust his promises to comply with any rules of his temporary absences.

Schoenborn later promised that he had no intention of escaping because he didn’t want to live on the streets. He also said that if recognized in the community or provoked by somebody calling him a “child killer” or accosting him,

Schoenborn stated, “I would turn and ask the staff, ‘Let’s get out of here.’

“I don’t think I would fight,” he added. “I know I wouldn’t.

It hasn’t been put to the test but it’s been drilled into me.” outside the hospital, Stacy Galt, Clarke’s cousin, said she doesn’t believe Schoenborn is ready to leave and questioned why he needs his anger management therapist beside him while testifying.

“They want to make him better but they don’t understand how scared we are of him,” Galt said. “It’s awful to hear him speak when the children don’t have a voice.

Kaitlynne, Max, Cordon, they’ve been silenced and now the child killer gets a voice.”

The Review board could render its decision as early as Thursday afternoon. It will be up to b.C.’s Criminal Justice branch to pursue the high-risk offender designation, part of the federal Conservatives’ new tough-on-crime legislation, which would make Schoenborn eligible to apply for passes from the hospital every three years instead of annually.

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SUMMER DANCE CLASSES AND MUSIC LESSONS ALSO AVAILABLE For dancers, Place des Arts offers summer classes in jazz and ballet for children and teens, as well as ballet and tap classes for adults.

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Place des Arts art centre and music school is the place for kids to be creative this summer. The centre’s popular Summer Fun! Art Camp runs for 6 weeks in 2015 and is full of fun and inspiring classes in the visual and performing arts for children ages 5 to 7 and 8 to 12.

Amongst the copious class offerings, children can learn to make magical marionettes or masks to use for dress-up; paint beach and ocean scenes or delve into animation and anime; try their hand at creating fun cartoon characters; sing, dance and act in musical theatre classes; get mucky in clay play; learn a little Street Jazz and much more.

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Guide to Summer Activities

Things to consider before choosing a summer camp Summer camp is often something kids look forward to, and something they will fondly recall long after they reach adulthood. For many kids, summer camp provides a first taste of independence, as youngsters spend significant time away from home without their parents for the first time in their lives. But as great an experience as summer camp can be for youngsters, it can be just as difficult an experience if parents don’t find the right fit for their children. That’s why it behooves parents to start thinking about summer camps for their kids in winter, before camps start filling out their rosters, which tends to happen in early spring. The following are a few things parents should take into consideration when seeking a summer camp for their kids.

STAFF The right summer camp staff can make all the difference. Many children are understandably shy when arriving at a summer camp, as their friends from back home might not be joining them. That can make kids hesitant to participate in activities or less enthusiastic about those activities.

But a good staff will know how to make kids feel welcome, which should help them come out of their shells and make the most of their summer camp experiences. The quality of staffs can vary significantly depending on the camp, so it’s important that parents ask camp representatives about their staffs before making any commitments. Ask how long the staff has been together and the types of training new and even veteran staff members undergo before the start of camp season? Does the training include first

aid and emergency medical training and certification?

It’s also good to ask about the vetting process the camp employs before hiring new staff, including the extent of its background checks. Are criminal background checks conducted? How many references must potential staff members supply to be considered for employment? A good camp will be forthcoming with answers to all of your questions, so eliminate those that appear hesitant to share information about their staffs.

A DAY IN THE LIFE When vetting camps for kids, parents should ask what a typical day is like once the season hits full swing. Many parents want their youngsters to have a well-rounded experience, while others might want their kids to attend a more specialized camp, whether it’s a sports camp focusing on a particular sport or a music camp devoted to helping kids become better musicians.

Regardless of the type of camp parents are considering for their kids, they should ask about what daily life at the camp is like. Ask to see schedules and how strictly camps adhere to those schedules.

When considering specialized camps, ask the staff representative if kids will have the chance to simply have a little fun and which types of recreational activities are planned to give kids a break from what are often rigorous schedules.

CAMP GOALS Another thing parents must consider before choosing a summer camp for their kids is the goals of each individual camp. A camp should be dedicated to ensuring kids have fun, even when kids are

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attending more specialized camps that tend to be more strict. In addition, parents should look for a camp that wants its attendees to foster relationships with their fellow campers. Camp can be lonely for some youngsters, especially those attending summer camp for the first time, but a summer camp that strives to promote friendship among its campers can reduce, if not eliminate, any feelings of homesickness.

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High school musicals, fish releases and a candlelight prayer for Nepal Friday

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Congratulate Coquitlam’s Stage 43 Theatrical Society as it wraps up its season with Secrets of a Soccer Mom, its entry to the fraser valley Zone festival later this month. directed by Stephen Torrence, the show runs at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way) tonight and Saturday.

Tickets are $22/$18 by calling 604-927-6555 or visiting evergreenculturalcentre.ca. Seating for the show is cabaret-style.

to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in The outlet at Port Coquitlam’s Leigh Square Community arts village (behind PoCo city hall).

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Mix and mingle with Port Coquitlam’s “most interesting people” at Heritage at Leigh Square (150-2248 Mcallister ave.) from 7 to 9:30 p.m. The speakers are former councillor Michael Wright, Terry fox secondary Rock School founder and Music Teacher of the Year winner Steve Sainas and current Leigh Square artist in Residence actor, writer, designer and producer Jennie Esdale. admission is $20.

Register at pocoheritage.org, in person at The outlet in Leigh Square or send an email to fritzr@pocoheritage.org.

families will love the cherished tale of The Little Mermaid as told by high school students at Heritage Woods secondary (1300 david ave., Port Moody) tonight and Saturday night.

The curtain goes up at 7:30 p.m. and tickets at $12/$10 can be bought at the door. Call 604461-8679.

MAY DAY

Help to kick off the 92nd annual May day festival with the installation of the Royal Party, at 7:30 p.m. at the PoCo recreation complex (2150 Wilson ave., Port Coquitlam) and watch the May Pole dancing performed by school children. visit portcoquitlam.ca.

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Coquitlam residents, business owners and groups can sound off on city-related issues between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

— either in person or online — during a town hall meeting.

To take part, visit city hall (3000 Guildford Way) or watch the live broadcast via coquitlam. ca/webcasts. Starting at 9:45 a.m., questions can also be submitted by email (townhall@coquitlam.ca), facebook (facebook.com/cityofco-

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see high school students at Coquitlam’s Dr. Charles Best secondary (2525 Como Lake Ave.) as they dazzle in the musical the Drowsy Chaperone. tickets for the show, which also runs May 2 and May 6 to 9 at 7:30 p.m., are $15/$12 at the door. it is directed by Brad Case, with musical direction by Brent hughes. Call 604-461-5581. quitlam) or Twitter (@cityofcoquitlam or #coqthm2015).

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Children’s entertainers bobs and Lolo return to Port Moody for the 24th annual fingerling festival, happening at the

recreation complex (300 Ioco Rd.) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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dozens of original works will be for sale at the art focus artist association’s 21st annual spring show today from 11 a.m.

The Harmony Women’s vocal Ensemble performs ah!

Musica! — a lesson in songs both nostalgic and new — at 7 p.m. at Riverside secondary school (2215 Reeve St., Port Coquitlam). The concert will take you through a variety of musical styles and genres, including madrigals, world music, broadway, gospel and pop. Tickets are $20 at the door or by emailing harmonyvocalensemble@gmail.com.

Sunday hike FoR hosPiCe Lace up your sneakers for the 13th annual Hike

for Hospice, hosted by the Crossroads Hospice Society.

Sponsored in part by The TriCity News, the 5-km walk starts at 9 a.m. at the Hyde Creek recreation centre (1379 Laurier ave., Port Coquitlam). visit hike4hospice.ca.

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The Hoy/Scott Watershed Society hosts its annual Salmon Leave Home event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the hatchery off Town Centre boulevard.

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burke Mountain Naturalists and the Riverview Horticultural Centre Society invite you to join them when they observe Mental Health Week with a bus tour through the historic Riverview Hospital grounds focusing on heritage.

Meet at 1 p.m. at upper entrance of Henry Esson Young building. Call 604-290-9910.

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See Death by Chocolate, a production by Coquitlam’s dogwood drama Club. directed by Sue davey, the comedy-mystery by Craig Sodaro runs today at 1:30 p.m. as well as May 5 at 7:30 p.m. and May 7 at 1:30 p.m. at dogwood Pavilion (624 Poirier St.). Tickets at 604-927-6098.

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Westminster Savings credit union offers a free swim to Coquitlam residents at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam) from 7 to 9 p.m.

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St. Catherine’s anglican and Trinity united churches in Port Coquitlam (2211 Prairie ave.) will host a non-denominational candlelight service for the Nepalese earthquake victims at 7 p.m. Call 604-9429812.

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Areez saleh, Jenna Jessa, kaylie Deane, and Ziyan karim organized last month’s heritage woods secondary fundraiser in aid of cystic fibrosis. the kodiaks with a Purpose event — called the First Annual Bachelor Auction for Cystic Fibrosis Research — at the Port Moody school brought in $8,000 for the cause, Jessa said.

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a Coquitlam development company nailed an ovation award this week from the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association. reid Developments scored the best accessible Renovation accolade for its Eton project.

The ovations awards, now in its sixth year, honour excellence in the design and construction of new single and multi-family homes as well as the renovation of existing homes in Metro vancouver.

The event was sponsored in part by Glacier Media Group, the parent company of The TriCity News.

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The Coquitlam-based Children of the street society took in $4,000 last month from the edith Lando Charitable Foundation.

The funds will be used to support the society’s schoolbased educational workshops called TCo² (Taking Care of ourselves and Taking Care of others). “We realize the terribleness of sexual exploitation of children and young adults and know recently of some of the tragic results. We are

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Anmore resident Gordon Marks (pictured with Minister of Community, sport and Cultural Development Coralee oakes and Lt. Gov. Judith Guichon) last month accepted a BC Community Achievement Award for his volunteer work with powerchair football. Marks has been a coach, mentor, referee, board member, trainer, technical resource and fundraiser for the sport. other triCity recipients were sandy Burpee, Dr. tom Routledge and Reid Maxwell of Coquitlam. pleased to provide this grant to help Children of the Street Society with their workshops,” foundation chairperson roberta Lando Beiser said in a news release.

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five Tri-City Scouts were recognized at Government House last month for their leadership skills.

Tomas Caldwell (1st Glenayre), Matthew Hardie (1st falcon Ridge), ryan Hardie (1st falcon Ridge), Connor Johns (1st Glenayre) and Jih-raan yang (10th Coquitlam) were among 57 b.C. Scouts to get The queen’s venturer Scout awards on april 18 from Lt. Gov. Judith Guichon.

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the kinsmen Club of Coquitlam last month handed over $7,000 to the Crossroads hospice society, bringing the service group’s total contribution to the society to nearly $60,000 since 2004. Pictured from left to right are Jason Jakubec, chairperson of Crossroads’ board of directors; Vince Mills and John Meneghello, kinsmen Club of Coquitlam; and Janice hansen, hospice manager.

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PORT COQUITLAM HISTORY

History comes alive in Queen Amelia story YOUR HISTORY BRYAN NESS

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oday (May 2) marks the beginning of Port Coquitlam’s 92nd annual May day celebrations, a time-honoured tradition that dates back to 1923. one of the festival’s traditions is the selection of a May queen and Royal Party. during the depression of the 1930s, a small town going through hard times definitely would have welcomed the chance to come together and celebrate May day with the community. This is the story of one of those years and that of a young girl chosen as May queen, an honour that lasts a lifetime. as reported by the Coquitlam Herald newspaper that year, it was a warm day in bright sunshine for Port Coquitlam’s eighth annual May day, which took place Thursday, May 8, 1930.

The Canadian Legion band, under band master Charles ayling, led the parade to the agricultural Grounds (now known as aggie Park), where a large decorated stage had been set up to host the event.

It was Central School’s turn to elect a May queen and 12-year-old amelia Walters

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At the 1930 Port Coquitlam May Day celebration, 12-year-old Amelia walters (above left, top right) of Central school was chosen May queen. A treasure trove of family memorabilia was given earlier this year to PoCo heritage, including the queen’s speech (above right). was chosen to accept the crown from retiring queen victorine Young. after the crowning and maypole dancing, the young children participated in sporting events such as sack races, egg and spoon, and three-legged relays. In addition, each child was given a free ice cream cone courtesy of the Elks Lodge. The day’s festivities ended with the Grand March, led by Mayor Roger

Galer and queen amelia, to the gala banquet at aggie Hall.

In february of this year, Port Coquitlam Heritage received a welcome historical donation of amelia Walters’ May day dress, a photo album and a family book put together by amelia’s daughter, dallas Hart, who lives in London, ont. With the help of these artefacts, a simple newspaper story of that May day 85 years ago slowly

came to life and became more personal. amelia was born and raised in vancouver until 1929, when she came to Port Coquitlam to live with her older sister Elvera and husband Roy Gruchy after the death of their mother the year before. It was a testament to amelia’s kind and thoughtful personality when, as a relative newcomer, she was chosen May queen for 1930. When

amelia left Port Coquitlam in 1936 and returned to vancouver to begin nursing training, her friends presented her with a photo album of their times spent together here. among the pictures — what may be called “selfies” today — I recognized Lona (Leacock) orr, whom I have had the privilege of interviewing a number of times over the years. We recently spent a delightful af-

ternoon going over that album of times gone by and putting names to the faces — or, as dallas said, “connecting the dots” of her late mother’s life here. Some familiar names from the past included Shirley Sager, Margaret Jackson, Eve forrest, Effie Swanson and Helen berry, herself a former May queen (1925).

Some friendships can indeed last forever, as does the legacy of being honoured as May queen of Port Coquitlam.

Congratulations to our 2015 May queen, Lauryn Cacic, ambassador ali Mahdi and their accompanying Lancers, Princesses and flower Girls. best wishes to you all as you continue Port Coquitlam’s proud May day tradition.

Your History is a column in which representatives of the tri-Cities’ heritage groups write about local history. Bryan Ness is a member of the Port Coquitlam Heritage Society.

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Reesor has travelled the globe for decades, photographing the wildlife of exotic places. His presentation will

include images captured during the annual flooding of okavanga delta, one of the world’s largest inland deltas, that draws migrations of africa’s animals — some former rivals — to drink together from the same waters. Reesor is the co-author of a book Predator: Life and Death in the african Bush.

The bMN meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the church hall of Como Lake united Church located on the corner of Marmont Street and King albert avenue in Coquitlam.

Everyone is welcome to attend and there is no charge. for more information, call 604936-4108 or 604-461-3864, or visit www.bmn.bc.ca.

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the okavanga Delta in Botswana is home to some of the world’s most endangered large mammals. A slideshow of some of these animals will be shown at the May 12 Burke Mountain naturalists meeting.

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COQUITLAM HISTORY

Coquitlam people have long been helpers YOUR HISTORY ALEXANDRA CALBERY

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rom the simple gesture of lending a neighbour a hand to joining a local division of an internationally renowned club, the citizens of Coquitlam have never shied away from helping one another.

In recognition of National volunteer Week, which took place from april 12 to 18, let’s reflect on Coquitlam’s long history of volunteerism.

Many of Coquitlam’s early residents will recall that their first volunteer experience was a contribution to the war effort. While many brave men risked their lives to help end conflict abroad, less known are the efforts of their mothers and sisters to ensure that they returned home safely.

Coquitlam’s women supported the troops by joining the Red Cross and the Women’s Institute. Women also prepared care packages containing food, knitted socks

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workers participating in the 1931 strike of Fraser Mills in Coquitlam — prompted by a reduction in wages from 25 cents to 20 cents an hour — gathered outside city hall. and, of course, their good wishes. during the Second World War, women and men alike joined the volunteer Workers for Civil defence against the

German Reich in preparation for a possible attack on the home front. between the first and Second World Wars, many of Coquitlam’s residents were

hopeful that life would return to normal. unfortunately, fate had different plans.

Little more than a decade after the end of the first World War, the New York Stock

Exchange crashed, sending the global economy into a tailspin. once again, hard times fell on Coquitlam.

Women stepped in to care for one another’s sick and serve as midwives when hospital stays became too expensive. Work was scarce during this time and, to make matters worse, the Canadian Western Lumber Company reduced hourly wages from 25 cents to 20 cents.

This was the final straw for many of Coquitlam’s men who were already struggling to make ends meet. Many workers joined the Lumber Worker’s Industrial union.

When the mill workers went on strike in 1931, mill management responded by firing and blacklisting union leaders. Those who chose to strike also found themselves without any source of income.

Thanks to the generosity of local Japanese, Chinese, South asian and finnish farmers, a soup kitchen was set up to feed the families of the striking workers. although the hardship of war and economic crisis may

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Select members of such organizations as the burquitlam Lions Club, Coquitlam Sunrise Rotary Club and the Coquitlam Heritage Society, just to name a few, have been granted freedom of the City status by the Coquitlam council for their outstanding long-term contributions. Whether they played an instrumental role in fundraising to provide Christmas hampers for families in need or worked to preserve Coquitlam’s rich history, each of these individuals has committed their time to the betterment of their community. as a result of their hard work, future generations will not only enjoy, but will also continue to build upon, their predecessors’ many accomplishments.

Your History is a column in which representatives of the tri-Cities’ heritage groups write about local history. alexandra Calbery is with the Coquitlam Heritage Society.

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TRI-CITY LIBRARIES

Tech help, book bags and free comic books BOOKS PLUS Books Plus runs in the triCity News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the tri-Cities’ three libraries: Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.

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• Drop-in tech help: The library is hosting help sessions for your computer and technology questions. Come by with your questions (internet searching, email, ebooks, tablets, social media, etc.) or get help with practising your skills.

If you have a tablet or eReader question, bring your device with you. No registration is required. Sessions are May 6 and 20, 2 to 3 p.m., Meeting Room 8 at the Poirier branch; and May 13 and 27, 2 to 3 p.m., in the computer lab at the City Centre branch.

• Computer Buddies: alongside teen tutors, kids learn tips and tricks for internet research, word processing, slideshow presentations and more in Computer buddies, for children in Grades 3 to 6 on May 6 and 13, 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the computer lab at the City Centre branch. This program is drop-in, no registration required. for more information, contact Chris at cmiller@coqlibrary.ca or 604-554-7339.

For more information about any of these programs, visit www.library.coquitlam.bc.ca. the City Centre branch is located at 1169 Pinetree Way and the Poirier branch at 575

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• Free Comic Book Day: May 2 is free Comic book day and you can go to PMPL’s information desk tomorrow to pick up your free comic to celebrate. Comics are provided in partnership with Hourglass Comics.

• Get Published: Calling all writers: are you working on a manuscript and need some help with editing and query letters? are you wondering which publication method is best for you? There are so many choices with traditional, self and epublishing options available. on Saturday, May 2, PMPL will offer a panel discussion (9:3011:30 a.m.), workshops and opportunities to talk to published authors. for more information, visit library.portmoody.ca; call 604-469-4577 to register.

• Hiring fair: on May 4, drop in to the PoMo city hall Galleria between 6 and 9 p.m. for a hiring fair organized by Port Moody Public Library

in partnership with Training Innovations. Contact potential employers and find out about the many community resources and government funding options available to job seekers. No registration required.

• Inlet Book Club: The Inlet book Club meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. New members are welcome to drop in and join the discussion about new and topical books. on May 5, clubbers will be discussing Life after Life by Kate atkinson.

For more information, visit library.portmoody.ca or call 604-469-4577. Port Moody Public Library is located at 100 Newport Dr., in the city hall complex.

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• Lego Club: does your child love Lego? Terry fox Library will provide the Lego if they bring their imagination. Kids can play, create and experiment at the library in an after-school program for ages five to 10 years. The next session is on Wednesday, May 13, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Registration is appreciated by calling 604927-7999.

• Grab and Go: Your books are ready at fox. Each bag is filled with great books, preselected to save you time (no peeking). Read one or read them all, then return them through the book drop as usual.

For more information, visit www.fvrl.bc.ca or the Fraser Valley Regional Library Facebook page. terry Fox Library is located 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Phone 604927-7999.

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Learn about kids, control Children who can use self-control, forethought and self-reflection to stay on task have better learning success and the organization representing parents in School district 43 wants to share the latest details.

The ability to self-regulate is now recognized as being a greater indicator of life success than either Iq (intelligence quotient) or Eq (emotional quotient).

To find out more, parents are encouraged to join the

district Parent advisory Council for an information night on this topic on Monday, May 11 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Speakers at the workshop will include Lynda Swain, an occupational therapist who worked at Sunny Hill for 26 years, and in Sd43 for 18 years, and anne Lenarczyk, an Sd43 teacher who works on self-regulation with children with autism.

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Winslow ave., Coquitlam and is applicable to parents of children and teens; it will look at developmental challenges that affect selfregulation in both of these populations.

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Passionate people who care for their community The Coquitlam Foundation is now accepting nominations to fill board and committee positions. Board meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month.

The Coquitlam Foundation: • Exercises philanthropic leadership in identifying and addressing community needs and opportunities; • Attracts and manages charitable gifts of cash, bonds, shares, pledges, bequests, and life insurance as permanent endowments; • Invests these pooled funds prudently for the benefit of community wellness, including arts and culture, community wellness, education, health, seniors and youth.

If you are a resident of Coquitlam with the desire and time to give back to your community, we welcome your letter of interest for consideration.

Applications must be received by Friday, May 15, 2015 For information, please contact Janet Toddington: P: 604-945-6320 E: jtoddington@coquitlamfoundation.com

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Home improvement hiring tips plus scams to watch for Springtime is upon us and that may mean your home is due some TLC. With home repairs and improvements on the rise this time of year, the better business bureau is warning homeowners who are looking to begin remodelling or repair projects to be on the lookout for home improvement scams. “a big chunk of business inquiries we get deal with contractors, roofers, painters and landscapers,” Evan Kelly of bbb Serving Mainland bC said in a press release. “anything with home improvement, especially the exterior, can be the tool of scammers. Crooks can see the outside of a home and convince the homeowner it needs work.” bbb advises homeowners to be wary of contractors who promise work at discounted prices or show up at your door

claiming they’re doing work in your neighbourhood. before hiring a home improvement business, bbb recommends the following tips: • Check out a business: Be sure to check out any business before hiring at bbb.org. Here you can view bbb business Reviews, read complaints and customer reviews, and find out more information.

• Get multiple estimates: before accepting an estimate, get at least three bids or quotes in writing. don’t feel pressured to go with the lowest bid, as it might reflect the quality of materials.

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• Get everything in writing: do not sign a contract until you have read through it entirely. If you made verbal agreements, they should be included in the written contract. any deposit or payment plans should be included, as well as, any warranties or guarantees. as well, be wary of: • a contractor who approaches you with an offer of a cut rate because he has extra material from a previous job.

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• PoCo Heritage and Cultural Society presents Heritage Detectives, 10:30–11:30 a.m., Heritage at Leigh Square, 150–2248 McAllister Ave., PoCo. Come along and join the Heritage Detective team to look back on 92 years of May Day History. Maybe you can name that May Day Princess third from the left from 1994? Bring along any photos or information on the subject to share with the group. Info: info@ pocoheritage.org.

SUNDAY, MAY 3

• Burke Mountain Naturalists and the Riverview Horticultural Centre Society invite you to join them when they observe Mental Health Week with a bus tour through the historic Riverview Hospital grounds focusing on heritage; this is an opportunity for those with mobility challenges to see Riverview. If numbers warrant, there may be a parallel walking tour. Meet at 1 p.m. at upper entrance of Henry Esson Young building. Site map: www.rhcs.org. Info: 604-2909910.

• Hoy/Scott Watershed Society’s Salmon Leave Home event, 11 a.m-2 p.m., Hoy Creek Hatchery, behind Princess Gate in Coquitlam; everyone is invited to help release smolts into the creek – a great family event with educational activities. Info: on Facebook at “Hoy Scott Creek Watershed Society” and event hashtag is #salmonleavehome.

• PoCo Heritage and Cultural Society presents Rhymes of Times, 10:30–11:30 a.m., Heritage at Leigh Square, 150–2248 McAllister Ave.,

PoCo. Canadians have observed tea time throughout our history.

What are your traditions around tea time? Feel free to bring along photos or other memorabilia to share. Info: info@pocoheritage.org.

TUESDAY, MAY 5

• Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary monthly meeting, 7 p.m., in the ParkLane Room at ERH. New members welcome.

• Coquitlam prostate cancer support and awareness group (PCCN Coquitlam) monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Pinetree community centre, Coquitlam. Speaker will be a specialist discussing how to deal with problems resulting from prostate cancer surgery.

All those involved with prostate problems are urged to come and share their concerns and experiences in a strictly confidential atmosphere. There is no charge (donations are accepted). Info: Norm, 604-936-8703 or Ken, 604-936-2998.

FRIDAY, MAY 8

• Caregiver Support Meeting, 10-11:30 a.m., Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam. All caregivers are

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SUNDAY MAY 10

• Riverview Horticultural Centre Society hosts Mother’s Day guided tree tour on the Riverview Hospital grounds.

Meet at 1 p.m. at upper entrance of Henry Esson Young building. Site map: www.rhcs. org. Info: 604-290-9910.

• Burke Mountain Naturalists and the Riverview Horticultural Centre Society invite you to join them when they observe Mental Health Week with a bus tour through the historic Riverview Hospital grounds focusing on heritage; this is an opportunity for those with mobility challenges to see Riverview. If numbers warrant, there may be a parallel walking tour. Meet at 1 p.m. at upper entrance of Henry Esson Young building. Site map: www. rhcs.org. Info: 604-290-9910.

TUESDAY, MAY 12

• Burke Mountain Naturalists’ May meeting, 7:30 p.m., in the hall of Como Lake United Church, 535 Marmont St., Coquitlam. Feature: Vancouver photographer David Reesor will give a photographic tour of nature in Botswana. Admission is free and all are welcome. Info: 604-936-4108 or www.bmn. bc.ca. see page A29

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• PoCo May Day Salon: Conversations with PoCo’s Most Interesting, 7–9:30 p.m., Heritage at Leigh Square, 150– 2248 McAllister Ave., PoCo. You are invited to meet and mingle with some of PoCo’s most interesting people in an intimate setting at the PoCo museum and archives. Speakers include former councillor Michael Wright, Terry Fox secondary Rock School founder and Music Teacher of the Year winner Steve Sainas and current Leigh Square Artist in Residence actor, writer, designer and producer Jennie Esdale. Admission: $20. Registration is required via www.pocoheritage.org, in person at the customer service desk at the Outlet in Leigh Square, or RSVP by sending an email to fritzr@pocoheritage.org and pay at the door.

• Harmony Women’s Vocal Ensemble performs Ah! Musica!, a lesson in songs both nostalgic and new, 7 p.m. at Riverside secondary school, 2215 Reeve St., PoCo. The concert will take you through a variety of musical styles and genres, including madrigals, world music, broadway, gospel and pop. Tickets: $20 and available at the door or by emailing harmonyvocalensemble@gmail.com. Info: www. harmonyensemble.ca.

• Spring Tea, 2-4 p.m., St. John’s Anglican Church, 2206 St. Johns St., Port Moody (in the church hall downstairs, entered from the back of the church); pie, ice cream and a beverage for $5, plus baking, crafts and plant tables. Parking at the back and the side of the church.

Tickets at the door.

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continued from page A28 • Have you considered becoming a foster family? There are children and youth in the Tri-Cities who require skilled, caring, foster parents. To learn more, the Ministry of Children and Family Development invites you to attend an information session, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at 200-906 Roderick Ave., Coquitlam. For info or another session date: 604-764-8098.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 13

• Caregiver Support Meeting, 10-11:30 a.m., Astoria Retirement Resort, 2245 Kelly St., PoCo. All caregivers are welcome to attend. Info: Karen, 778-789-1496.

• Caregiver Support Meeting, 6:30-8 p.m., Maillardville community centre, 1200 Cartier Ave., Coquitlam. All caregivers are welcome to attend. Info: Karen, 778-789-1496.

THURSDAY, MAY 14

• Tri-City Christian Women’s Club hosts Women’s Connection Luncheon, noon, Executive Inn, 405 North Rd., Coquitlam.

Feature: Rev. Barbara Clay, Coquitlam GoGos – grandmothers supporting African grandmothers. Speaker: Gloria Edgecomb on “Stability in a Transient World.” Reservations

by May 12: Frieda, 604-9377198.

ONGOING

• Burquitlam Community Association holds its monthly meeting on the first Thursday of each month, 7-9 p.m., in the library at Miller Park elementary school, Coquitlam.

• Are you a new immigrant?

Do you have questions, concerns and/or need help? Call RCCG Trinity Chapel at 604-4743131 on Tuesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., or call outside those times and leave a message and someone will call you back. Trinity will help or direct you to places where you could receive help.

• Saturday hikes leave from Rocky Point at 9:30 a.m. Info: pocomohiking@hotmail.com.

• Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary Saturday coffee program runs Saturdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., in the ERH lobby, 475 Guildford Way, Port Moody. Sales of beverages and baked goods raise funds for the purchase of hospital equipment and patient comfort items.

• Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133, 2675 Shaughnessy St., PoCo: meat draws Tuesdays, 4 p.m.; Fridays, 4:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 3:30 p.m.

• St. John Ambulance volunteer medical first responders meetings held every Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Tri-Cities branch, 2338 Clarke St., Port Moody. New members welcome to attend. Info: 604-931-3426 or www.sja.ca/bc.

• St. John Ambulance volunteer youth cadets meetings, for people ages 6 to 21, held every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the TriCities branch, 2338 Clarke St., Port Moody. New members welcome to attend. Info: 604-9313426 or www.sja.ca/bc.

• Northside Foursquare Church free clothing giveaway every Saturday, 1-2:30 p.m. at its Grace Campus, 2606 Kingsway, PoCo (at same time as food bank); children’s and adults’ clothing available, limits will be enforced.

• Weekly thrift sales, Wednesday, noon-9 p.m.; Thursdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Trinity United church, corner of Shaughnessy Street and Prairie Avenue, PoCo. Info: 604-9420022.

• Do you enjoy meeting people who come from other

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sCottish CountRY DAnCinG • Glenayre Scottish country dancers meet Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., at Burquest Jewish Community Centre, 2860 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Coquitlam. New members welcome, all levels beginner to advanced, singles and couples. countries? And sharing information about Canada while learning about others’ cultures? Help others adjust to life in Canada, improve their conversational English, and learn about the world. Info: Julie, 604-9363900, Ext. 185 or juliebond@ society.ca.

• Sea Cadets for youth aged 12 to 18 years old meets at the Old Mill Boathouse at Rocky Point Park (Port Moody) on Wednesdays, from 6:30 to 9:15 p.m. For information visit www. regions.cadets.forces.gc.ca/ pac/201sea/ or contact Lt(N) Shannon McGee at co.201sea@ cadets.net or call 604-9390301.

• Tri-City Transitions offers free ongoing counselling services on weekdays for women who have experienced abuse/ violence in their relationships or childhood abuse, sexual assault or childhood sexual abuse. Info: 604-941-7111, Ext. 103. Call 604-941-7111 ext. 112.

• Como Lake United church (535 Marmont, Coquitlam) thrift and furniture shop open Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon, Thursdays (thrift shop), 6:308:30 p.m.

• Free ESL classes for new immigrants are on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon, provided as a free community service project by missionaries of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3345 Robson Dr., Coquitlam. Info: in Korean, 604-552-2305; Chinese, 604944-7245; other, 604-4688938; also: www.english4free. net.

• 754 Phoenix Squadron - Royal Canadian Air Cadets parade every Wednesday, 6:309:30 p.m., at PoMo elementary school. Girls and boys 12-19 welcome. Info: 604-936-8211.

• RCSCC Grilse Sea Cadets, for boys and girls 12 to 18.

Info: www.cadets.ca or 604-9390301.

• 2893 Seaforth Army Cadets hold a parade night every Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.

Open to boys and girls aged 12-18 years. Info: 604-4662626 or 604-942-3245, or www. cadets.ca.

• SPARC radio museum on Riverview Hospital grounds is open Sundays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., with tours given by volunteers; large collection of antique consumer, military, marine, amateur radios and broadcast studio equipment. Located in the old pharmaceutical warehouse on Kerria Drive at the top of the hill. Info: 604-777-1885 or www3.telus.net/radiomuseum.

• Tri-City Healing Rooms available, free, Thursdays, 7:30-9 p.m., Westwood community church, 1294 Johnson St., Coquitlam. Info: 604-464-0558.

• Drop-in meditation Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m., Oasis Wellness Centre, 1111 Austin Ave., Coquitlam; by donation.

Info: 604-221-2271 or www. meditateinvancouver.org.

• Shorinji Kempo meets every Tuesday and Thursday, 7:309:15 p.m.; children’s/beginners class every Saturday, 10-11:15 a.m. (ages 8-12); both at Jackson Street Cultural Centre, Coquitlam. Info: 604-941-7316.

• Life Recovery Classes for individuals seeking recovery from addictions and abuse Sundays, 4-5:15 p.m. Info: 604464-0510.

• Access Justice offers

three free legal advice clinics in the Coquitlam and PoCo; Fridays, 2-4 p.m., SUCCESS Coquitlam, 2058 Henderson Pl., 1163 Pinetree Way; info: 604-878-7400; Mondays, 3:305:30 p.m., PoCo Area Women’s Centre; 604-941-6311; Fridays, noon-2 p.m, Calvary church; info: 604-936-8242. By appointment only. Info: 604-878-7400 or www.accessjustice.ca.

• Trinity United church weekly thrift sales: Wednesdays, noon-9 p.m., Thursdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.,

corner of Shaughnessy Street and Prairie Avenue, PoCo. Info: 604-942-0022.

• Qi gong classes (free) every Sunday, 9-10:30 a.m., at Coquitlam Centre mall, near T&T Supermarket. Info: 604-9410644.

CLUBS

• The Tri-City Singles Social Club offers an opportunity for 50+ singles to get together and enjoy fun activities such as dining, dancing, theatre, travel, movies and more. Meetings are normally held on the third Friday of each month, excluding December, 7:30 p.m., at the Legion Manor, 2909 Hope St., Port Moody (on-street parking only). New members are welcome. Info: Darline, 604-4660017.

• Rotary Club of PoCo Centennial meets Thursdays,

4:15 p.m., Wilson Centre, 2150 Wilson Ave., PoCo; new members welcome. Info: Barrie, barrie@barrieseaton.com or 604-945-6627.

• Fraser Pacific Rose Society meets last Tuesday of each month except August and December, 7 p.m. Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St. Everyone welcome.

• Downtown Coquitlam Toastmasters meet every Wednesday, 7-8:30 p.m.; first Wednesday of each Month at Coquitlam Public Library, City Centre branch, 1169 Pinetree Way, in the Coquitlam foundation Room; other Wednesdays in Room B2090, Douglas College, David Lam Campus, 1250 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam.

The Toastmasters program addresses skills including public speaking, listening, evaluating and feedback, as well as leader-

ship skills. Info: 604-936-1427.

• PoCo Lions Club meets first and third Tuesdays of each month, 7 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion 133, 2675 Shaughnessy St., PoCo. New members welcome. Info:: Gord, 604-9415140 or pzcgrg@shaw.ca.

• Circle of Friends is a social group for 50+ fun singles who are looking to meet new friends and participate in social events.

Group meets to plan events at 7 p.m. on the third Friday of each month at the PoCo Royal Canadian Legion, 2675 Shaughnessy St. Info: Nina, 604-941-9032.

• Coquitlam Gogos (Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation) meet third Wednesday of each month, 1 p.m., Parkwood Manor, 1142 Dufferin St., Coquitlam. Info: Pam, 604-469-0265.

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Luxury Amenities Luring New Home Buyers

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here’s no limit to the extent of amenities being offered with new developments these days.

Everything from golf courses to gardens, pools to gyms, billiards rooms to private libraries. Some even come with their own concierge. But these add-ons don’t come free and owners need to be sure they are buying into a development whose lifestyle suits their own, or they end up paying for features they don’t use.

Developers include amenities as a way to stand out from their competition and create a community where convenience is built in. With homes becoming smaller, it is also a way to offer buyers larger spaces to entertain and be entertained. And now, whereas amenities used to be built during a project’s final phase, a trend is emerging to add these earlier on.

“It makes sense to build amenities early,” says Geoff Duyker, the senior vice president of marketing for MOSAIC Homes, which is currently developing the residential portion of the master-planned Fremont Riverfront District in Port Coquitlam. “As homebuilders, we recognize our homes are worth more, are more desirable and sell faster when an owner can experience an amenity building the same day they move in.”

MOSAIC conducts extensive research during its planning stages to determine what amenities customers are looking for. In the case of Fremont, that includes a 12,500-square-foot clubhouse with a pool, great room, gym, children’s playroom, garden plots and bike-share program all managed by a resident caretaker. In Duyker’s words,

“It’s a complete community where people can live, work and play.”

Tsawwassen Springs includes a 32,000-square-foot clubhouse to serve the community and the owners of the 490 homes on site. The clubhouse includes a banquet room, restaurant and pub, gym, and an outdoor skating rink during the winter months. Tsawwassen Springs also includes an 18-hole golf course which opened in August 2012.

Sarah Toigo, director of sales and marketing at Tsawwassen Springs, says,

“Amenities are more important for buyers coming other parts of Metro Vancouver who are used to having these facilities nearby so they don’t feel like they’re giving up conveniences.”

Despite the existence of plenty of public amenities in locations such as downtown Vancouver, developers there are also enticing homebuyers with lavish offerings. At the Tate Downtown, currently in pre-construction, owners will enter their homes via the overheight lobby or the carriage porch with

a 12-foot waterfall. With a private library, a fireside lounge and concierge service, the developer’s aim is to create a luxurious hotel-style ambience. The building will also include a fitness centre, yoga studio, social room, private dining room, chef ’s kitchen and large garden terrace.

“If you purchase a one-bedroom home, you can still entertain on a grand scale,” said Matthew Karmal, Tate Downtown’s sales manager. “You would just book the gourmet kitchen and dining area and get everything ready while your guests enjoy the private gardens.”

Looking outside of Metro Vancouver, The Cottages on Lake Osoyoos is a new residential project by Van Maren Group of Companies in the south Okanagan.

Amenities include 1,800 feet of private waterfront, boat slips, 20 acres of green space with abundant walking trails and a clubhouse that has just opened in late July. by Van Maren Group of Companies in the south Okanagan.

Managing partner Eric Van Maren Van Maren says “We’re selling mostly to retiring boomers from Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver who need a place to connect with people. The clubhouse provides that. And they want pools for when their families come to visit.”

Van Maren estimates that the amenities at The Cottages add $10,000 to $12,000 to the cost of a home there.

“That’s not a huge investment if this is your dream retirement home,” he said.

“No doubt, there’s a cost associated with maintaining these facilities. But I think it’s a cost wealthy baby boomers would gladly pay.”

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Coquitlam golfer Kevin vigna was named player of the year in the Great Northwest athletic Conference (GNaC) as it handed out its end-of-season honours on Tuesday. vigna and three Sfu teammates — Chris Crisologo, bret Thompson and John Mlikotic — were also named to the GNaC allconference first team. It was vigna’s second first-team selection.

The four Sfu golfers had four of the five lowest-round averages in the GNaC this season, combining for 12 top-five finishes and one win individually. as a team, this foursome led the Clan to three tournament victories and two runner-up finishes in nine invitationals.

The Clan’s coach, John buchanan, also earned his first Coach of the Year honour in leading Sfu to its firstever GNaC Championship title and to a three-seed in the NCaa regional. vigna and co. now continue their seasons May 4 to 6 when they head to the NCaa Regional at the Hiddenbrooke Golf Club in vallejo, Calif.

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it’s a close call at home plate as the Coquitlam Reds hosted the Abbotsford Cardinals last saturday in BC Premier Baseball action at Mundy Park. the Reds split a doubleheader with the Cards, losing 10-5 in the first game and winning the second 7-5. this weekend, the Reds are in Victoria to play both the eagles and the Mariners.

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McIntosh, who plays with the Edmonton Rush, had three goals and five assists in one game alone and the first-overall draft pick is in the top-10 — all-time — in rookie scoring.

The NLL rookie scoring record was set by vancouver Stealth forward Rhys duch, who tallied 89 points in 2009. as of yesterday, McIntosh,

who also plays for the Maple Ridge burrards of the Western Lacrosse association, had totalled 77 points, including 35 goals. and he and his Rush teammates play their final regular season game tomorrow in Colorado. burrards coach Chris Gill called McIntosh’s totals “a good year for a veteran in the NLL.” Last year, McIntosh finished

his u.S. college field lacrosse career and the switch to the indoor game required a period of adjustment.

“He really stepped it up in the playoffs,” said Gill. as the burrards played in the WLa championship for the first time in 23 years, McIntosh was a key player. He scored 27 playoff goals, including 15 in the best-of-five series against the victoria Shamrocks.

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LINDE WINS 200

Coquitlam’s James Linde of Trinity Western university finished first in the 200 m to help lead the Spartans at Western Washington university’s vernnachia open last Saturday.

Linde won the 200 m event in 21.46 seconds and also finished fourth in long jump with a mark of 6.79 m. another Coquitlam resident, Nick ayin, also had a strong effort in the 100 m, finishing second in a time of 10.90. ayin also placed fourth in the 200 m in 22.22.

Linde, ayin and the Spartans are now at the National Christian College athletic association Championships today and tomorrow in Rome, Ga.

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COQUITLAM METRO-FORD SOCCER PLAYERS of the WEEK CHRISTINE SINGH TREVOR ZANATTA ScoreCMOFSnC Teeam!

MALE PLAYER OF THE WEEK:

COQUITLAM METRO-FORD MILLENIUM

The Coquitlam Metro-Ford SC Under 15 BCSPL Millennium were matched against Surrey United this passed weekend and came up short in a 1-0 final score. Trevor Zanatta an attacking player for Millennium played a very hard fought and strong game. Trevor dominated the midfield and set-up three very good scoring chances that the Millennium weren’t quite able to capitalize on. For his consistent play and hard work on the CMFSC Millennium, Trevor Zanatta is the Coquitlam Metro-Ford Male Player of the Week.

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SOCCER’S IN SEASON

LeFt: robert mcdonaLd; right: eLaine FLeury

Port Moody Lordco Gunners were loaded last saturday as they blanked visiting Coastal FC united 4-0 in under-21 soccer action. the Gunners next play sunday against host west Van FC at Ambleside Park.

TRUE NORTH BASKETBALL SCHOOL

HIGH SCHOOL RUGBY

ravens fight back in loss Starting slow, the Terry fox junior boys’ rugby squad dropped their upper fraser valley semi-final match with W.J. Mouat secondary 19-12.

Ravaged by injury and illness, the Junior Ravens fielded a weak side. The PoCo team fell behind early (19-0) but started to find their stride and Trent Cooper scored before halftime to cut the Mouat lead to 19-5. fox continued to improve as the game progressed and captain Kyle Pickard found the end zone in the second half, with a

conversion by Harrison Pride bringing the score to 19-12. but the locals couldn’t find the one more score that they needed and dropped the hard-earned result.

Man-of-the-match honours went to devin Passaglia.

The Junior Ravens will now play in the upper fraser valley consolation final against Mountain secondary of Langley next Wednesday, before advancing to the fraser valley Tournament.

The camps offered by The True North Basketball School aim to help develop young boys & girls basketball skills. At the same time they will compete in games and achieve awards.

The camps will be held at Pitt River Middle School in Port Coquitlam.

Cutting Edge Skill Development

Coaching Staff

Local girls in FV playoff tourney Cunnings field in Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park while Heritage Woods Kodiaks of Port Moody travel to Surrey to play fleetwood Park.

Two days later, fox hosts brookswood, Heritage Woods visits Enver Creek, best hosts Sardis and Centennial visits fleetwood Park.

Play continues May 9 through 15.

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HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER

The aaa fraser valley high school senior girls’ soccer tournament kicks off next week with a healthy Tri-City flavour. on Tuesday, May 6, Terry fox Ravens of Port Coquitlam take on North Surrey at North Surrey while the undefeated dr. Charles best blue devils challenge fraser Heights on their home turf in Coquitlam.

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HELP WANTED

BRIDGE, Harold James Was born July 9, 1927 in Kentish Town, England, and passed away peacefully on Easter Saturday (April 4), 2015 in Coquitlam, BC of complications from pneumonia. He was 87. He is survived by daughter Vanessa, son-inlaw Steve, granddaughter Morgan and grandson Spencer.

Harold was raised in a cycling family in Enfield, England by parents Emily and Reginald Bridge. Harold trained as an electrician at technical school and worked for London Transport at Waltham Abbey.

In 1963 Harold married Cycling journalist Joan Green.

They moved to Canada in 1964, and settled in Port Coquitlam where Harold worked as a checker for International Submarine Engineering.

A focus of Harold’s life was road cycling. As a youth he rode his bike through the English country side during WW2. Later he became a time-trialist and member of the North Road Cycling Club. He also rode recreationally and cycle-toured in the UK, Europe, New Zealand and in Canada, including with his family in BC. In the early 1980s he became among BC and Canada’s early proponents of Randonneur Cycling (Marathon Cycling) – he is BC Randonneurs member # 9.

Over the next 30 year he was at the centre of BC Randonneurs as a rider and organizer and made numerous volunteer contributions including many years as the Lower Mainland Brevet Coordinator. He was the first recipient of the Roger Street Award for outstanding club service and was an inspiration and mentor to younger riders. He was frequent contributor to various cycling newsletters and other publications in Canada and the U.K. His family and friends will mark Harold’s passing with a celebration of his life at the Fort Langley Community Hall, 9167 Glover Road, Monday, May 4th, 1 p.m. At 12 Noon Vanessa will lead a bike ride from Derby Reach Park on Allard Crescent to the Fort Langley Hall.

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FARM LABOURERS required 5 or 6 Days/Week 40 or 50 Hours/Week $10.49/Hour Horticultural work such as: Planting, pruning, spacing and harvesting the crop.

Employment starts early June /15 Submit your application to: Phone: 604-465-8153 or by Fax:604-465-9340 or by mail:12554 Woolridge Rd., Pitt Meadows, B.C. V3Y 1Z1

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.Flagpersons & Lane Closure Techs required. Must have reliable vehicle. Must be certified & experienced. Union wages & benefits. Fax resume 604-513-3661 email: darlene.hibbs@shawbiz.ca

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

Van Kam’s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta.

Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience/training.

We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package.

To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889

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CHILDREN

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The following routes are now available to deliver the News in the TriCity area:

LOST: CAT, male, Tabby (black, white, grey & brown); black collar with bell & studs, tattoo in ear.

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Other routes not listed may be avail. Please call to enquire.

If you live on or near one these routes and you are interested in delivering the papers please call Circulation @ 604-472-3042 and quote the route number.

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CASHIER & CONCESSION COOK needed for White Pine Beach & Belcarra Picnic area. 778-863-3347 F/T COOK, $17-22/hr. Kisoya Restaurant 1475 Prairie Ave, PoCo. kisoyahr@gmail.com

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Warehouse Workers needed at busy Port Coq location. ForkliftWarehouse exp. preferred. Contact, 604.949.2041 if interested.

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PLUMBING

FLUID SOLUTIONS. Gas, plumbing, heating, reno’s, repairs. 20 years exp., reliable & courteous.

Lic’d. Bonded. Jack 778-835-4416

AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

BRO MARV PLUMBING Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

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PLUMBING

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SUNDECKS

FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s.

Drain Cleaning. Ins. 604-380-2932

341

PETS

German Shepherd pups, vet check, 1st shots, own both parents, gd tempered, farm & family raised in country, good guard dog/family pet. born feb 11. $750; 604-796-3026, no sunday calls

Smart Cleaning Pressure Washing & Window Cleaning.

604.

862. 9797 www. smart-cleaning.ca

477

BOXER PUPS, family raised, dewclaws, tails, vaccinated, health cert exc quality. $1800. 604-341-1445

PRESSURE WASHING

Spring Cleaning Special

PETS

. Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 .Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

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TREE SERVICES

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com PITTBULL pups, born Feb 24th.

Blue/blue brindle. Gotti/razors edge. $850-$1250. 604-376-0920

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

506

APPLIANCES

POCO Appliance Mart 942-4999 Rebuilt*Washer*Dryer*Fridge*Stove Up to 1 Yr Warranty. Trade-in Avail.

509

.give and take tree service 778.872.8406

RUBBISH REMOVAL

551

EXTRA CHEAP

GARAGE SALES

ABBOTSFORD

FLEA MARKET

ABC TREE MEN Pruning, Shaping, Tree Removal & Stump Grinding. 604-521-7594 604-817-8899

Your Tree Service For Honest Prices & Quality Work Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certified Arborist Free Estimates * Fully Insured

JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

AUCTIONS

ONSITE AUCTION - MAY 7, 2015 All Assets - Formerly Akari Japanese Restaurant 112 - 3000 Lougheed Hwy, Coquitlam, BC Complete Cooking Line, Sushi Cases, High End Furnishings & More!!!!.....View all lots ONLINE, Register to Bid & Bid via Live Broadcast. Visit www.activeauctionmart.com or call 604-371-1190 buyit@activeauctionmart.com

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

JUNK / RUBBISH REMOVAL Almost for free! (778)997-5757

551

GARAGE SALES

HUMUNGOUS GARAGE SALE LOTS OF EVERYTHING 2472 CHILCOTT AVE. POCO SATURDAY MAY 2ND, 9am-3pm Maple Ridge

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MISC. WANTED

Have Unwanted Firearms?

Have unwanted or inherited firearms in your possession?

Don’t know how to dispose of them safely and legally?

Contact Wanstalls and we will come and pick them up and pay you fair value for them.

Wanstalls has been proudly serving the Lower Mainland firearms community since 1973.

We are a government licensed firearms business with fully certified verifiers, armorers and appraisers.

Call today to set up an appointment 604-467-9232

GARAGE SALE. 1435 Summit Drive, Coquitlam. SAT MAY 2 @ 9AM

604-941-5452; 604-944-7889

Impeccably Clean!

Good Apartment Sizes Heat SH/W S Parking 1 Bedroom Available $810/mo. No Pets

Ref’s & Credit check req’d

MAPLE RIDGE

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO 2 Bedroom Apartments BRIGHT & LARGE

Dasl ~ 604 945 5864 dasl@terramanagement.ca Coquitlam:

Family owned & operated for 40 yrs.

(604)936-5755

736

Great Location

Queen Anne Apts.

RENTALS

HOMES FOR RENT

752

TOWNHOUSES

SOUTH SURREY EXECUTIVE

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1108/mo - $1211/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available.

19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938

Short Term or Long term!

Hotel Living

TRANSPORTATION

Fully Furnished & Equipped or Unfurnished Based on Your Needs.

Like New Townhouse. Only 3 years old. Immaculate Deluxe, 2 bdrm. + Rec. Room/Office + 2 Full Bath T/House. Flr. to ceiling storage + storage rm. in garage.

6 s/s appli. d/w, w/d, Garburator.

Crown Mouldings, 9ft. ceilings, H/W laminate flooring and slate tile. Gas F/P & Alarm. 1 car garage parking. Covered patio lower & outdoor patio upper.

Amenities room incls. full gym, outdoor hot tub & pool. Walk to Morgan Heights shopping.

NO Smoking inside & NO Pets! $2050/mo. or negotiable Available NOW!

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

The Scrapper

604.488.9161

$840/mo & $940/mo

749

STORAGE

TRY A CLASSIFIED AD

* Renovated Suites * *Large *Clean *Very Quiet Includes: Heat, Hot Water

and Hydro

Pitt Meadows Marina 14179 Reichenback Rd Moorage Rental Year or Semi-annual Outdoor Storage Available Starting At $30/month for Boats, RV’s, Cars, Trucks & Trailers

604-463-2236 604-463-7450

12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certified Crime Free Buildings PORT COQUITLAM; 2 Bdrm apt $845 Quiet family complex, no pets.

604-464-0034.

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL PORT COQUITLAM 775-3000sqft.

Ground floor commercial space.

Office / retail / service type business. Facing onto city park. 2 blks from Lougheed/ Shaughnessy intersection. Call 604-464-3550.

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

Clean, quiet apt blk.

Suites to rent.

Sorry no pets.

RENTALS

1 & 2 Bdrms available

SENIOR’S DISCOUNT

No subsidy Cls to transit, schools & shops

FREE stuff, baby and kid stuff, water toys, patio furniture, garage door opener and more! Sat. May 2nd at 9:00 a.m. 1301 Daimler Street, Coquitlam.

Derek Manor

Near Shopping & Amenities.

TRETHEWEY @ MACLURE AVE

COQUITLAM MOVING SALE. May 1, 2, & 3rd, 10-4 p.m. 2306 Sumpter Drive (Baker & Thermal).

APARTMENT/CONDO

2048 Manning Ave. Port Coquitlam

Wanstalls Tactical & Sporting Arms

Central Coquitlam Co-op

Phone 604-859-7540

706

Furniture & household items Rain or shine

Abbotsford Exhibition Park

~ SUNDAYS ONLY ~ 6 am to 4 pm

RENTALS

Saturday May 2nd 10 am- 2 pm 20512 - 123 B AVE

MULTI POO miniature black brown & tan 4-6 lbs hypo allerg, exc family pet, vet cert $1600. 604-341-1445.

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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HOMES FOR RENT

1.24 ACE. Renovated 4 Bedrooms 3600sft., dble Gar., Back onto Coq River, 5 mins to Coq. Malls. $3200/mo. 604-649-8987

Launch Ramp with 3 lines and ample parking for tracks and trailers

Onsite Manager

604.465.7713 750

SUITES, LOWER

COQUITLAM Nice, quiet, renovated 3 bdrm ground floor with hardwood floors, F/P & W/D. N/P, N/S. $1150 + half utils. Call 604-809-9850.

PORT MOODY. New lrg 1 bdrm.

Priv yd, f/ bath, shrd w/d. Nr Newport Village $1050 inc utils/net/cble. np/ns Avail now 604-644-1962.

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CHECK CLASSIFIEDS

bcclassified.com 604-575-5555

BigSteelBox Corp

at 880 Lougheed Hwy, Port Coquitlam, BC Canada claims a Warehouse Lien against Metropolitan Community College, BC for arrears of container rent amounting to $4335.61 plus any additional costs of storage that accrue.

If not paid in full, the contents of household belongings and recreation equipment will be sold at public auction.

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