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jdeutsch@thenownews.com You couldn’t ask for a more perfect day to take a plunge into Burrard Inlet.

That’s what hundreds of people were thinking in the TriCities, as huge crowds turned out for the annual Penguin Plunge at Rocky Point Park in Port Moody on New Year’s Day. “It was a great day,” said

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She noted organizers ran out of registration forms, but figured about 400 people took part in the plunge.

Forster said it was one of the largest crowds in the event’s history, only falling a little short of last year’s total.

The event, hosted by the Pleasantside Community Association, is a fundraiser for the Old Orchard Hall. The

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The totals raised from the swim were still being tallied by the organization at press deadline, but Forster suggested the plunge has become a huge event in the community.

“It’s the community getting together to celebrate the start of the new year,” she said, noting it wouldn’t be possible without help from the city.

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PoCo mural targeted by vandal

STORE OWNER HOPES ARTIST WHO PAINTED IT WILL BE ABLE TO REPAIR THE DAMAGE

Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com There is somewhat of an unwritten rule in the code amongst graffiti artists — you don’t tag over someone else’s work.

That message was clearly ignored Christmas Eve, as someone or a group decided to vandalize a PoCo mural on Coast Meridian Road with special ties to the community.

Well-known artist Kris Kupskay (or Kups as he is referred to), as part of what’s called the Hidden Agenda Projects, painted the 160foot-long mural, located along a wall of Home Video-Treasure Chest Games in PoCo. The Hidden Agenda Project essentially provides acts of kindness using art.

For Sue Garrett, the store’s manager, the sight of the unauthorized graffiti, which includes swear words not fit for print, is beyond disappointing.

“We’re just really upset,” she told the TriCities NOW. “Everybody was proud of it.”

Kids from neighbouring community centres helped paint the work, which was completed last August.

The mural also had local business sponsors and support from the RCMP. The names of all the organizations and businesses involved are on the mural, but the list was also damaged.

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Sue Garrett, owner of Home Video-Treasure Chest Games, says local kids who helped paint a mural on the side of her store are upset after it was vandalized.

Garrett said the kids who frequent her store are also upset by the vandalism.

“It’s just distressing,” she said.

Garrett hopes the attention from the incident will help police catch the person or group responsible for the graffiti, whom she

suspects could be neighbourhood teens.

“I want them caught for their own good,” she said, adding she’s taking the vandalism personally.

That’s because the store itself is a bit of an anomaly.

It’s become a hang out for youth who have no place to go.

For years, Garrett has opened up the store to kids in the neighbourhood who want to hang out and play card games for free.

Coquitlam Mounties note the investigation into the incident is ongoing, but urge residents to call police if they see anything suspicious.

Garrett noted last year, police caught someone responsible for 250 tags in the area.

She suggested similar tags are showing up all over the city.

“Graffiti is a real problem around here,” she said, adding taggers tend to leave the store alone.

As for the mural, Garrett is hoping to have the vandalism removed at some point.

However, for that to happen, she said the artist must come down and fix it himself, and he lives in Whistler.

Officials with the Hidden Agenda Project have reached out to Garrett to let her know they are working on getting the artist to come back and fix the mural.

2014 property assessment values ‘steady’

MOST EXPENSIVE HOME IN TRI-CITIES VALUED AT $3.675 MILLION

It should be pointed out that if a property’s assessment is in line with changes across the board, the tax bill will likely be close to the tax increase set by the municipality.

BC Assessment has also provided a breakdown of the average price of homes by neighbourhoods and geographical areas.

Jeremy DEUTSCH The average or “benchmark” home in Maillardville built in the 1950s had an assessed value of $719,000 for 2014, comjdeutsch@thenownews.com pared to $697,000 in 2013.

In Central Coquitlam, the average home built in the 1980s For Tri-Cities homeowners, it might feel like déjà vu when they open their property assessment letters in the coming had a 2014 assessed value of $774,000, compared to $800,000 the previous year. On Burke Mountain, the average home built days.

That’s because there has been very little change in the in 2009 stayed steady at $815,000 from $813,000 in 2013.

Interestingly, the average three-bedroom townhouse built assessed value of the average property in 2014, at least in in 1989 dropped in value to $348,000 from Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody. $375,000 in 2013.

Most single-family homeowners will see a In Port Moody’s Heritage Woods neighbourmodest change in the value of their homes for hood, the average home built in the late 1990s 2014, from a 10-per-cent decrease to a five-perdipped slightly in value to $1.082 million, comcent increase.

It’s pretty pared to $1.1 million in 2013. In College Park, Most strata residential properties have also similar news the typical home built in the 1960s dropped changed in the range of a 10-per-cent decrease across the slightly in value to $628,000 in 2014 from to a five-per-cent increase. $634,000 the previous year.

Zina Weston, deputy assessor with BC board. The A typical strata townhouse with three bedAssessment, said the 2014 assessment numbers market is rooms dropped in value to $277,000 from are showing a levelling off in the market. relatively $305,000 in 2013.

“It’s pretty similar news across the board. The In Port Coquitlam, the average home in the market is relatively steady,” she told the Tristeady.

Citadel Heights area built in the 1990s basicCities NOW, noting there are pockets through–Zina Weston ally remained flat at $808,000 compared to out the Tri-Cities that went up or down by five Deputy Assessor $809,000 in 2013. to 10 per cent.

The value of a typical home in Mary Hill did Weston also suggested properties that saw a sharp increase in the past might benefit from a couple of years increase, with assessments nudging up to $503,000 compared to $478,000 2013. of steady or no changes to their assessed value.

But if you’re not looking for average, be prepared to shell There is one notable municipality that bucked the trend of out some pretty big bucks for the most expensive real estate 2014.

BC Assessment noted a significant number of single-family in the Tri-Cities.

According to BC Assessment, the top address in the Triproperties in Belcarra have increased in value by more than Cities is a home on Sunridge Court in Coquitlam valued at 15 per cent.

Weston said the increase in the small municipality was due $3.675 million.

Second place goes to a property in Belcarra on Senkler Road to market demand.

Properties in the Partington Creek area of Coquitlam also for $3.5 million.

The most expensive home in Port Moody, located on saw their values soar by 15 to 20 per cent last year.

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This home, on Sunridge Court in Coquitlam, was valued at $3.675 million. Visit us online or scan this page with Layar to see the priciest homes in Coquitlam, PoCo, Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra.

Alderside Road, comes in at $3.26 million.

Port Coquitlam’s priciest residence, which is located on Capital Court, hit $1.42 million in value on the BC Assessment rolls.

The top valued home for 2014 in Anmore is located on Lancaster Court and is worth $3.24 million.

Overall, the complete assessment values in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody Anmore and Belcarra in 2014 are $30.77 billion, $11.043 billion, $7.86 billion, $905 million and $506 million respectively.

Though homeowners should be getting their paper assessments in the first couple of weeks of January, they can also go to BC Assessment’s website to check out their assessment and look for sale comparables to see if their assessment is fair.

Property owners who don’t feel their assessment is fair have until Jan. 31 to submit an appeal (called a Notice of Complaint), for an independent review by a Property Assessment Review Panel. twitter.com/jertricitiesnow

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District scores best grad rate in region

matter what their circumstance, and results this high show a dedication and commitment by everyone involved, including the Last year, a total of 2,786 eligible Grade students.”

The six-year completion rate among 12 students entered their final year of high school in the Tri-Cities looking to get an all- Aboriginal students in the district, which hit 90 per cent last year, also topped the province. important piece of paper.

When the dust settled, 2,665 students It was also a drastic improvement from years walked away with a high school diploma, past, where the rate bounced between 63 and which works out to a 96-per-cent graduation 71 per cent.

The numbers of special needs students rate.

That helped push School District 43 into graduating from a Tri-Cities school have also increased in the last five years. first place in Metro Vancouver The six-year completion for the six-year completion rate rate for students with special for all students in the 2012-13 needs was 82 per cent, once school year.

These rates are again highest among Metro The six-year completion rate Vancouver districts and third was 93.4 per cent, up from the result of highest in the province. The 90.2 per cent five years ago. dedicated, smart graduation rate for those stuThe 93-per-cent rate for all and hard work dents five years ago was 68 students also proved to be the per cent. second-highest in B.C. for many years The six-year rate for all stuThe 96-per-cent rate for girls by numerous dents across B.C. was 83.6 was good for fourth in B.C. and people. per cent, 59.4 per cent for highest in Metro Vancouver, Aboriginal students and 58.7 while the 92-per-cent rate for –Melissa Hyndes per cent for special-needs stuboys was second in the provdents. ince and highest in the region.

A closer look around Metro The first-time Grade 12 graduation rate was slightly lower at 84 per Vancouver shows the six-year completion rate in Richmond was 90.3 per cent, with the cent.

The numbers are certain to be considered a Aboriginal student rate at 73.8 per cent and feather in the cap for educators and adminis- special-needs student rate at 67.6 per cent.

The overall grad rate in Burnaby was 85.4 trators in the district, as the second half of the per cent, while the Aboriginal student compleschool year gets underway.

“These rates are the result of dedicated, tion rate was 50.8 per cent and special-needs smart and hard work for many years by num- student rate was 56.3 per cent last year.

In Surrey, the six-year completion rate was erous people,” said school board chair Melissa 86.1 per cent, while the Aboriginal and speHyndes, in a statement.

“We look to provide learning without cial needs rates were 48.2 per cent and 59.2 boundaries for all students in our system, no per cent, respectively.

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PoCo man wins $1M LOTTO WINNER PLANS TO BUY HOUSE AND HELP VICTIMS OF TYPHOON HAIYAN

Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com It was a very, very Merry Christmas for one Port Coquitlam family this year.

Vicente Tanquerido, a 47year-old PoCo man, is the winner of a $1 million Lotto 6/49 Super Draw held on Christmas.

According to a BC Lottery Corp. press release, the father of four found out he was a winner while checking his ticket at Coquitlam Centre.

Tanquerido immediately called his wife to let her know they would be house hunting in 2014. “I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw I was a winner,” he said in a statement. “My wife didn’t believe me either.”

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Assessments up and down

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If you’re looking to own a home, we all know the answer is “a lot more than in most parts of Canada,” but there were some drops in this year’s 2014 assessed values, released Thursday by BC Assessment.

Many of the sample properties listed in a news release now cost less than they did a year ago.

A detached home in Central Coquitlam built in the 1980s, for example, dropped in price from $800,000 to $774,000. A detached home built in 1992 on the Westwood Plateau fell in value from $814,000 to $810,000.

A three-bedroom townhouse built in 1989 in Coquitlam (no neighbourhood given) fell in value from $375,000 to $348,000, while a two-bedroom low-rise in Coquitlam dropped from $258,000 to $250,000.

Of course, these are assessed values, which differ from market values — which may be higher or lower. Keep in mind the assessed values released by BC Assessment are a snapshot of what each property was worth on July 1, 2013, so prices have most likely changed further since that time.

In PoCo, a townhouse in the Citadel Heights area built in 1994 dropped in value from $508,000 to $485,000, while a 1960s-era detached home in the Mary Hill area bucked the trend by rising from $487,000 to $503,000.

In Port Moody, a 1970s-era detached home on the north shore rose in value to $830,000 from $816,000, while a three-bedroom townhouse built in 1990 (no neighbourhood given) decreased to $277,000 from $305,000.

What does all of this mean? In most cases, if you own a home in the Tri-Cities, you probably experienced either no change in assessed value, or a rise or fall of between five and 10 per cent. Unless your home increased or decreased more than most in your area, your property tax rate hike should mirror the one released by the city.

So really, it’s nothing more than a number. But it shows that if your home is your ATM or retirement plan, you shouldn’t bank on annual increases.

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t’s been said that teenagers are easily influenced. Our brains are almost fully developed and capable of so much. We are scattered, sometimes brilliant and always unpredictable. This combination of traits leads to us absorbing large amounts of whatever we are exposed to. Before you let your mind jump to the latest twerking celebrity or professional athlete on performance-enhancing drugs, think a little closer to home.

Think about schools we go to five days a week, 10 months out of the year, for 13 years of our young lives. Each of our many days spent in those fluorescent-lit classrooms are lead by teachers who can have a lasting impression on the lives of their students.

When we are young, teachers serve as role models, examples of what each student should strive to be. But as we grow older, teachers transform from models to peers. While some teachers can have kids swearing to never touch another physics textbook for the rest of their lives, others can have a more positive and life-long impact. An educator’s job is to not only teach the subject matter, but also to prepare students for life.

Although some teachers choose to focus more on the formation of an argumentative essay, others embrace the influence they can have on the lives of the kids in their classrooms.

Port Coquitlam’s very own Riverside Secondary was privileged to have a teacher who impacted the lives of his students like no other. Jacques-André Larrivée passed away on Oct. 29, 2013, but his legacy continues.

Before I had even entered Riverside Secondary, I had an immense fear of the infamous Monsieur Larrivée. His intimidating reputation was passed down from high school kids to us prepubescent middle school youngsters. When I

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entered his “frog-infested” classroom on my first day of French class, I was too nervous to even speak. Questions concerning verb tense and sentence formation started to flow through my head.

Little did I know I was about to learn so much more than just French grammar.

Through taking Monsieur Larrivée’s French language classes as well as his optional communications and conversations courses, I learned more about life than anything else.

Although speaking French was mandatory at all times in the classroom, it was never a chore to speak in my second language. This was thanks to the never-ending flow of interesting topics we discussed. Monsieur Larrivée taught some of life’s most precious lessons; he showed students the difference between existing and living. He taught

us that intelligence is not a letter on a report card, but the capacity to adapt.

We learned that our best friends aren’t always our truest friends.

He could transform an awkward, selfconscious student into a brave, enthusiastic performer who could dance and sing in front of crowds, in French nonetheless. The influence he had on his students could never be summed up into words. Not only was Monsieur Larrivée an amazing teacher, he was also a friend, a confidant and a father. He was the first teacher to ever make me work hard for something I wanted.

After being involved in the many courses and trips Jaques-André Larrivée provided, I realized the important role educators play in the lives of their many students.

Although not all teachers create the powerful connections with students that Monsieur Larrivée did, it is amazing to see the potential outcomes of these relationships. It is also refreshing to know algebra won’t be the only subject that will be useful in my day-to-day life after high school.

Meagan Pelletier is a Grade 12 student at Riverside Secondary in Port Coquitlam.

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For a day, the students, who were split up into groups, were sent on tasks around the Tri-Cities and beyond.

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While the day-long event was part of a school project, it was about much more than just getting a grade.

Nadia Hubener said she had no idea what to expect when she set out, but the race changed her perspective.

“I felt a lot more connected with the community,” she said.

The Grade 12 student said the race made her realize that even a small effort can affect a lot of people positively.

Hubener said she intends to continue to give back to the community when she can.

Stephanie Wu said she first thought the race would be a way for her class to get closer to one another, but it turned out to be much more.

Specifically after visiting Covenant House in Vancouver, she said the race helped her realize just how lucky she and her classmates are for everything they have.

“We take a lot of things for granted,” Wu said. “You can be great at academics, but that doesn’t mean you’re a well-rounded person.”

Derek Wong said the race, conceived of by teacher Adam Hayes, challenged the students to get out of their comfort zones.

“It served as a reminder that amidst all this pressure, we still have a goal and our goal is to make the community a better place,” he said, noting the leadership students already volunteer their time at the food bank.

While the students admit some of the tasks were challenging and stressful, others were more fun — like at the checkpoint where the students met up with the mayors of the Tri-Cities at a luncheon to get a clue to another task.

Port Moody Mayor Mike Clay said he didn’t hesitate to be involved when approached to take part.

“I think it’s a great idea for the kids,” he said, adding he’s always impressed with how many students are involved in doing good in the community. “Some of these young people … you hear what they’re accomplishing and you think ‘Oh my God.’” However, Clay did point out the community tends to lose some of those kids as they get out of the school environment and into university and beyond.

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A group of Grade 12 leadership students from Gleneagle Secondary took part in their own version of the Amazing Race in December, doing tasks like removing invasive plants from a trail near Rocky Point Park and helping out at various charities.

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More than meets the eye in 2013 A YEAR OF NO-HITS AND THRILLING WINS — HERE’S MORE OF THE BEST OF 2013 Dan OLSON

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utting their best skate forward, the dynamic Coquitlam Skate Club novice dance duo of Brianna Delmaestro and Graeme Gordon finished second at the Canadian Tire national figure skating championships. Their skate, which saw them finish just six points back of the winners, came after Delmaestro missed seven weeks of training due to a concussion…. With another terrific performance, Coquitlam’s Kevin Reynolds collected silver at the Canadian senior men’s national figure skating final, trailing just Patrick Chan…. Port Moody resident and long-time teacher/counselor at Terry Fox Secondary Rich Chambers was inducted into the B.C. Basketball Hall of Fame, for his lengthy record of successes as a coach at the high school, university, provincial and national levels…. The Coquitlam junior Adanacs were the prime targets for Western Lacrosse Association teams at the annual junior draft in February. Sniper Ben McIntosh was chosen first overall by the Maple Ridge Burrards, defender Jeff Cornwall went third to the New Westminster Salmonbellies, Robert Church was tagged fourth overall by the Burnaby Lakers, and the senior Coquitlam squad added offensive stick Marty Dinsdale with the fifth pick… Anmore’s Dezaray Hawes teamed up with Langley’s Tyler Tardi to roll to the B.C. Mixed Curling championship title, edging out a Langley pairing for top prize….

Wrestling for Port Moody, Ciara McCrae and Jessica Nowicki each finished a win away from gold at the B.C. High School championships. McCrae came second in the girls 51-kilogram division — after winning it the year prior. Nowicki placed second in the 69kg division…. Port Coquitlam’s Rene Tosoni was the centre of an international incident, baseball-style during the World Baseball Classic last March. The farmhand

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Blueliner lights up Langley net Marc Biega spent his Christmas break in Florida.

He returned with a florish for finishing.

The Coquitlam Express defenceman scored five times to lead his B.C. Hockey League club to backto-back wins over the division-leading Langley Rivermen.

In Langley on Saturday, Biega posted a hat trick, including the overtime winner in a 5-4 victory. A day later in Coquitlam, the blonde blueliner tallied twice as the Express prevailed 3-2.

Nearly doubling his goal output for the season, Coquitlam’s No. 4 was as surprised as anyone about scoring three times on Saturday.

“I can’t remember the last time I had a hat trick — that definitely felt nice, especially having the overtime winner,” the Pointe-Claire, Que. native said, grinning. “It was probably my second, third shift in overtime and I took a shot from the slot and the goalie was fumbling with it — [teammate] Adam Rockwood fished out the rebound and I just popped it in.”

Less than five minutes into the second period on Sunday he was staring at a possible repeat hat trick, after posting his team to a 3-1 lead.

Beiga opened the scoring with a powerplay shot from the point, followed by Ryan Rosenthal’s snap shot on a two-man advantage four minutes later.

After Langley tallied midway through the second, Biega would collect his second game-winner in as many days, drawing into the slot to bury another Rockwood feed with 35 minutes left in the game.

Coquitlam held on, getting some timely saves from netminder Pierce Dushenko as well as a crucial penalty kill during the final 90 seconds.

“I’m really happy with the effort… [especially] the character. The third period we struggled at times when we had the lead but the guys shut them down, played responsible and we got pucks deep,” remarked head coach Barry Wolff.

A day earlier, the squad held leads of 3-1 and 5-2 before Langley rallied with three unanswered goals in the third to force overtime. Biega’s winner came 3:44 into the extra session.

Scoring a pair for Coquitlam was Canon Pieper, while Joey Santucci netted the other goal.

The twin wins improved the Express to 18-16-0-3, seven points back of second place Prince George.

Although appearing stuck in limbo with 19 games remaining, Wolff feels the club is capable of making more strides and setting a strong tone should they capture one of the up-for-grabs playoff spots.

Coquitlam will host the Cowichan Valley Capitals on Saturday in their annual Canucks Alumni Night, featuring 16 former NHL and Western Hockey League Vancouver Canucks players. Among those expected are the Orland Kurtenbach, Richard Brodeur, Harold Snepts and Tony Tanti. There will also be a tailgate BBQ by donation, starting at 5:30 p.m. in the Poirier St. parking lot, with funds going to the Terry Fox Foundation.

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