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jdeutsch@thenownews.com Ken Clarke was one of the first to move into the Avanti condo development on Shaughnessy Street in downtown Port Coquitlam. Two years later, he loves the building and the city he calls home. “PoCo is a great community. There are a lot of community events,” he told the Tri-Cities NOW. But that love has soured slightly for Clarke and other residents living in the building in the last couple of weeks, thanks to a problem that isn’t

necessarily new to any transitioning neighbourhood. Clarke, who is also the development’s strata president, said the area has been the target of scavengers looking for metal, as well as drug users discarding needles and other paraphernalia in the alleys and bushes by the building. It’s become a health and safety concern for the building’s residents. Clarke believes the problems started after a nearby vacant home was demolished, sending its occupants out into the street. CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

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School bus cuts worry council COQUITLAM POLITICIANS SAY BURKE MOUNTAIN WILL BE HIT ESPECIALLY HARD

John KURUCZ jkurucz@thenownews.com The battle for bus service on Burke Mountain appears to be escalating. The issue of how students in the area will get to and from school was raised by Coquitlam Coun. Craig Hodge on Monday, and the problem affects close to 200 students spread across four schools: Minnekhada and Kwayhquitlum middle schools, Terry Fox Secondary and Leigh Elementary. Hodge brought up the issue in relation to recent School District 43 budget cuts that will see the elimination of bus service for all students, except those with special needs. A Burke Mountain resident, Hodge said the area is already vastly underserved by TransLink. A further void will be created by a loss of school bus service in September, making the situation on the rapidly developing mountain even worse, he said. “We need an immediate solution and we have to come up with something that’s going to be sustainable for many years to come,” Hodge said. He noted some TransLink bus service is available in the area via the No. 188 route, though he added it’s nearing capacity and pickup points are not readily accessible across the neighbourhood.

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School District 43 is proposing to cut bus service to all students, except those with special needs, throughout the Tri-Cities. Coun. Mae Reid, on the other hand, was incensed over the idea of putting elementary

school kids on public transit. “I wouldn’t be putting my little one on a bus

at six years old. I find that unconscionable,” she said. “They want me to put my babies on the buses when the bus drivers are getting beat up. Why would I put a five, or six or seven year old on the buses?” According to Mayor Richard Stewart, the school district’s bus problem is compounded by TransLink’s finances — no new money is available for more buses, and any financing decisions have to wait until after next year’s transit referendum. “Based on recent discussions I’ve had with TransLink, it appears they would be willing to be flexible and try to look at options — the crucial issue is funding,” added Jozsef Dioszeghy, the city’s manager of engineering. School District 43 assistant secretary treasurer Chris Nicolls said in an interview Thursday district officials are prepared to meet with area parents to see if solutions can be found. “We continue to be in dialogue with TransLink over the changes,” he said. “We’ve encouraged them to look at their capacity and add routes. They have told us there is no funding, that they will respond if there’s a heightened demand from neighbourhoods or communities.” twitter.com/johnkurucz

Province proposes fix for Bailey bridge John KURUCZ

jkurucz@thenownews.com A temporary fix for the Bailey bridge linking Coquitlam and New Westminster could be in place by summer, though the decision to move forward with the project rests solely with New Westminster council. A deal proposed by the province Thursday includes provisions for the current bridge to be fixed, and another bridge to be built alongside it near the Brunette River crossing. Though it would be a temporary measure, it would allow for two-way goods movement through a corridor that averages 9,000 to 10,000 vehicle trips per day. Under the terms of the proposal, the province would loan both bridges to New West at no cost to the Royal City, while Coquitlam would pay about $800,000 to $1 million in geotechnical work. All the deal needs is New Westminster’s approval. “What we’re trying to do here is do a favour for New West and provide the people of New West and Coquitlam, as well as the region, with a much more appropriate solution under the circumstances at no cost to the New West taxpayer,” Transportation Minster Todd Stone said in an interview Thursday. According to Stone, both structures could be in place by the end of summer. He noted the replacement bridge could be finished “within weeks,” while the newer bridge could be in place by July or August. “We’d be more than happy to loan [New West] a bailey bridge for the one that’s closed,” he said. “But I’m not going to participate, on behalf of the province, in a one-lane solution. We’ll do a two-lane solution.” New West Mayor Wayne Wright told the Record Thursday he was surprised to learn the province would only lend the city a temporary bridge if it agreed to a second crossing, as that was “never” something the province had proposed as a condition in the past. He added that staff and council in his municipality will need to consider the province’s offer before making a decision. Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart welcomed Thursday’s announcement, though with a caveat. His preferred option would have included a four-lane overpass above the SkyTrain tracks that was proposed five years ago with more than $60

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The current Bailey bridge linking Coquitlam and New West is a one-lane span that Coquitlam wants expanded. million in federal infrastructure money. “I’m pleased,” Stewart said. “I think it’s a responsible approach to make certain that the windows are fully open to clear up this long-standing traffic nightmare.” Meanwhile, the binding arbitration talks to decide a permanent bridge solution is ongoing. Stone said that process could

take “a number of more months” to reach its conclusion. “If [New West] says no, then they’re certainly well within their rights to proceed with a one-lane Bailey bridge,” Stone said. “They’ll just have to acquire that Bailey bridge somewhere else.”

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He said the organization’s outreach team cleaned up the property and isn’t sure why anyone is still hanging around. That seems to be the same assessment He said he called police, but was told unless people are caught in the act, there isn’t much from Dan Scoones, PoCo’s manager of bylaw services. law enforcement can do. He said it’s unusual to see squatter activity Clarke also tried the city, which offered to clean up the needles, but he sees that as ramp up after a home is demolished, adding the city is typically proactive in dealing addressing the problem after the fact. He assumes the problem will go away once with vacant houses because they pose various development begins on the now-vacant lot risks. In this case, he said the city isn’t aware of when developers hire security, but he sees the demolition of that particuthe issue at his building as a lar vacant house. greater concern for the comThe city deals with about munity. half a dozen problem vacant “All it really does is just move If people see homes in a year, but Scoones the problem from one area to said the numbers are decreasthe next,” Clarke said, suggestany type of ing as development increases. ing the issue of drug use in the open drug use He also said the city has city isn’t being addressed. or anything spoken with the strata council “I don’t want to pass the buck to another building.” suspicious, make and offered to come out and clean up any needles that are But the managing director of sure they call us. found. the Hope for Freedom Society, Advice to residents of Avanti a Tri-Cities outreach organiza– Cpl. Jamie Chung and other buildings dealing tion, sees the situation differwith such issues is fairly similar ently. from the city, Mounties and the Rob Thiessen said the community has made great strides in recent years Hope for Freedom Society. If there is a crime in progress, like metal in reducing the number of homeless people. “The issue has been greatly reduced in the theft or open drug use, report it to police last few years than what it used to be,” he immediately. “If people see any type of open drug use or said. “What we’re left [with] out there right anything suspicious, make sure they call us,” now is the hard to house.” He pointed out there are about 40 homeless said RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung. Chung, who noted that neighbourhood people in the Tri-Cities, down from more than doesn’t receive more calls for service than any 200 in the middle of the last decade. Thiessen said he is aware of the house other, also suggested residents join a Block in question, noting when the winter shelter Watch group or get tips from the local comclosed for the season some people took up munity police office on protecting their buildings from criminals. residence there.

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Chamber speaks out against waste plan GROUP SAYS IT WILL INCREASE COSTS

John KURUCZ jkurucz@thenownews.com The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce has joined its counterparts across B.C. and the Lower Mainland in opposing a proposed Metro Vancouver bylaw the groups say will reduce competition and undermine regional waste diversion efforts. Metro Vancouver’s Bylaw 280 would require garbage generated in Metro Vancouver to be processed at regional facilities and not taken to other areas to avoid higher tipping fees and waste bans. Metro Vancouver says the bylaw is needed to prevent undermining of its waste management strategy. It says the region’s $107per-tonne tipping fee is being undercut by fees of about

$70 per tonne in Abbotsford, where the waste is exported to a private landfill in southern Washington state. In opposing the bylaw — which still requires provincial approval — the chamber suggests local waste processors would face increases in the range of 45 to 100 per cent if the bylaw is passed. “Anything that significantly increases the cost of doing business without a valueadded benefit cannot be good for the local economy, said Michael Hind, executive director of the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce, in an e-mail to the Tri-Cities NOW. Those fees, according to the chamber, would be passed on directly to businesses that hire waste companies to haul their materials. The chamber also suggests

the bylaw would “constrain the waste management market,” reduce competition and create an unfair playing field for smaller waste haulers. “This bylaw effectively dismantles a market-driven waste management system and installs a monopoly — and the fees that go with that,” said John Winter, president and CEO of the B.C. Chamber, in a press release. “If this bylaw goes forward, Metro Vancouver would have the unilateral power to hike tipping fees at whim, and with zero accountability.” Bylaw 280 has been sent to the provincial minster of environment for approval, though no timeline has been given on when a decision will be made. — with a file from the Vancouver Sun

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Man allegedly led police on three chases SUSPECT ARRESTED APRIL 15

Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com An alleged crook with a penchant for fighting cops will be cooling his jets in prison for at least the next month. Mounties arrested Robert Thomas Becking of Burnaby on April 15. He was wanted on an outstanding Coquitlam warrant, but was not arrested before several altercations with police in various jurisdictions over three days. The chain of events began two days earlier on the morning of April 13, when Burnaby RCMP responded to a report of a suspicious man sleeping in a vehicle. Becking was quickly identified and police tried to arrest him on the warrant. However, police alleged he fled after being involved in a violent confrontation with officers during the attempted arrest. One of the officers was taken to hospital with non-lifethreatening injures. The next day, a New Westminster police officer recognized a suspect from a March 29 theft. The suspect, who was allegedly identified as Becking, also evaded police, sending them on a lengthy pursuit. Finally the next day, Coquitlam RCMP’s prolific target team spotted Becking, who allegedly started to run again. The officers gave chase through residential yards in the city for two kilometres until finally catching up with him, after another fight with police. RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung said Becking was never a danger to the public, but the crimes he was committing were escalating. “We knew we had to catch him sooner rather than later,” he said. In all, Becking is facing more than 20 charges including 16 counts of theft, three counts of assault, failing to comply with his probation conditions, and willfully resisting or obstructing a peace officer. He also faces several charges related to the incidents in Burnaby and New Westminster, including assaulting a peace officer, assaulting a peace officer causing bodily harm and two counts of theft. Becking has been held in custody until his next court appearance on June 4.

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Local MLAs sound off on new expense legislation Jeremy DEUTSCH

jdeutsch@thenownews.com There were trips abroad for family members and a $16 glass of orange juice at a fancy hotel, all on the taxpayers’ dime. Now it looks like MLAs in B.C. are paying for the sins of other politicians and will soon be required to post itemized expense receipts online for things like travel and food. On Tuesday, B.C.’s finance minister announced plans to have all MLAs post their expense receipts on a government website, beginning this September. While Tri-Cities MLAs on both sides of the political aisle say they support the move, they don’t appear to be worried it will impact their job. Coquitlam-Burke Mountain Liberal MLA Doug Horne said he has no problem making his expenses public, suggesting he has some of the lowest numbers in the legislature. “I think the transparency is good,” he told the Tri-Cities NOW. “We should be fiscally responsible. It’s tough to be saying we should be and not leading by example.” However, he suggested detailed posting of expenses could pose a few issues.

Horne questioned how the public would use the information, suggesting people are quick to criticize politicians when they’re not in Victoria, yet scrutinize the cost of having them in the legislature. He also indicated risks around MLAs’ security with the posting of detailed expenses, specifically the locations of where they eat and stay. Horne noted some portions of the receipts would be redacted. The MLA said most of the time security isn’t a worry, but added the public needs to be cognizant of the issue. “Things get very routine [for MLAs]. It [receipts] allows people who aren’t necessarily wanting information for the right reasons to understand the routine,” Horne said. Coquitlam-Maillardville NDP MLA Selina Robinson has similar concerns, saying she’s worried posting detailed receipts will let people know where MLAs are staying. “As an MLA it’s a little scary,” she said, adding she has a few favourite places to eat and wouldn’t want someone coming to look for her. She also pointed out NDP caucus members have been voluntarily posting

expenses online since last year, and following the new law won’t be a “big deal” for her party. Robinson did question how much detail people really want from expenses, pointing out one of the most famous cases of spending by a politician. Ontario MP Bev Oda was forced to pay back some of her expenses after it came to light she had paid $16 for a glass of orange juice at a hotel. “Whether I have a sandwich for lunch or a plate of pasta, is that really the level people want to know?” Robinson asked. MLAs are given a $61 per diem to cover the cost of food. But both Horne and Robinson are hopeful the new measures will put taxpayers at ease that their provincial politicians aren’t spending their money nefariously. They suggested the overwhelming majority of MLAs are very mindful of their expenses. “It’s always those folks, when they get caught that cast aspersions on everybody,” Robinson said. “We all live with that.” She said if the new rules keep the wayward politicians in check, they’re good for her and everyone else.

Sports facility under budget

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$3.9-million budget. jkurucz@thenownews.com As well, the chair of the Revamped plans for city’s sport council suggestCoquitlam’s new dry floor ed the vast majority of peak times — 9 a.m. sports facility to midnight — have resulthave already ed in more been booked amenities, by a myriad of a lower cost It’s important sports groups. and a surge “Any time in demand that we have a that we can months before flooring that can come in its anticipated accommodate with a betopening date. ter designed Council got all of the users. building and an updated – Raul Allueva, still keep it look at the Acting parks and within budget, new facilrecreation manager I think that’s ity Monday, a win for the when it was citizens of revealed the building is expected to come Coquitlam, the residents here in at $55,000 under its initial and also the sports groups,”

said Coun. Craig Hodge, chair of the city’s sports council. According to Hodge, a slew of local sporting organizations are lining up to use the building: Tri-City Minor Ball Hockey Association, Coquitlam-Moody Baseball, CoquitlamMetro-FordSoccer, Coquitlam Minor Lacrosse and a host of others. The changes include a move to have all of the washrooms and change rooms within the building, as opposed to in a separate standalone area. A sprinkler system has also been added, as well as a change from polished concrete floors to urethane. Raul Allueva, the city’s acting parks and recreation manager, noted the urethane

floor is more durable, and better suited for more uses. “It’s important that we have a flooring that can accommodate all of the users,” he said. Tenders for the site works will be finished this month, while construction will get underway in June. The facility is slated to open in either late October or early November. twitter.com/johnkurucz

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PM’s latest faux pas part of a pattern

rime Minister Stephen Harper can’t seem to buy a win in the courts these days. His bid to reform the Senate without the support of the provinces, the case to have Vancouver’s supervised injection facility Insite shut down, his fight to preserve Canada’s prostitution laws, his attempt to appoint Marc Nadon to the highest court, and pieces of his tough-on-crime legislation beyond count have all been crushed under judges’ gavels. Like a fly repeatedly bouncing off a window, the PM has been slow to learn that the Charter of Rights and Freedoms is the supreme law of the land. So it’s understandable, though not excusable, that his frustration boiled over into a PMO press release casting aspersion on Supreme Court of Canada Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin last week. Harper and Justice Minister Peter Mackay are now being raked over the coals by the Opposition, law professors, the Canadian Bar Association and editorial boards across the country for lashing out. McLachlin and the courts were only doing their jobs. And with the prime minister’s reputation as an ideologue and leader with little interest in the constitutional limits of his power, it is more important than ever that we have a robust, unflinching branch of government willing to assert its independence and put a check on executive’s power. Prime ministers and their governments come and go — even Harper’s Conservatives. The role of our laws and courts is to make sure the institutions and foundations the country is built on aren’t legislated away by just 155 whipped MPs.

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A letter to my daughter — 25 years from now

i honey, I know you are not part of my life yet, but there are a few things I want you to understand. I’m taking this opportunity to write to you now, so that when you are 17, you can read about what I was feeling and thinking at your age. Here are the things, at this point in my life, that I believe are important for you to know — one 17 year old to another — on Grad Night. To start off with, please know that I love and support you, just as my parents do me. I will always be there for you when you need me; if am not, just ask and I will give you my best advice, and my best hugs. I hope that I will have protected you always, even when you thought you hated me. If we have a fight, I hope you just run away to Grandma and Grandpa for the night — for tomorrow we will be better. Please let me know when you need to be rebellious, so I can keep you safe. I will always be here for you, after graduation as well, no matter what you do, where you go or who you become. Next, although the fairy tales may tell you otherwise, you are more than welcome to love whomever you choose. If you come home one day to tell me you are in love with a girl, I will not be shocked, nor will I congratulate you on “coming out,” but rather celebrate that you have found someone good for you. That is the truly amazing and important part of life. As long as they love you, and believe you are the prettiest girl in the room, I will love and accept them.

MY GENERATION Megan Pelletier

You will have already met some amazing people at school, and at 17 years of age, you will have faced sizable challenges. I’m not sure what your school life will be like, 25 years from now. If it is the same as today, you will have no doubt already faced chronic stresses and pressures — too much homework, too little sleep, last-minute cram sessions, fights with good friends, expectations for high marks, and too little time, always. For the next 80 years of your life, remember — be happy, be healthy and enjoy every minute, because today’s “grad drama” will soon be long forgotten. And finally, if your future is looking at

a ruined earth, I am so sorry my generation did not do enough for you. While we watched all the “warming” documentaries, recycled, drove our cars less and ate organic food, we truly did not fully understand the immense impact our actions would have on you. You will do better. When you are reading this on your Grad Night, I hope your life was and will be wonderful. I hope my worries and advice are not necessary. And given that you are part of this family — if you are like me, you are driven; if you are like Grandma, you care; if you are like Grandpa, you get things done; if you are like your auntie, you are as smart as a whip; if you are like your Dad, you think your Mom is the prettiest girl in the room. Meagan Pelletier is a Grade 12 student at Riverside Secondary in Port Coquitlam.

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OPINION POVERTY MUST BE ADDRESSED

Importantly, the proposed act includes extensive community consultation, including with those living in poverty, and also outlines how a government should be held accountable for progress. It commits to embed targets in legislation, to appoint a lead minister, to have a cabinet committee to oversee the strategy co-chaired by the premier, to have an outside advisory committee to hold the government to account, and to annual reporting to monitor progress. However, the process of implementing a comprehensive strategy should not serve to delay urgent first steps, as there are immediate actions needed, such as raising inadequate welfare rates that have been frozen since 2007 and continuing to raise the minimum wage. It is significant that the guiding principles of the act include protecting human rights, addressing the social and economic costs of poverty, and addressing the social determinants of health. First, at the international level, Canada, in consultation with the B.C. government, has committed to several human rights obligations that guarantee social and economic rights to all citizens. In the International Covenant for

Wednesday in the BC Legislature, the Official Opposition (MLA Michelle Mungall) introduced a private member’s bill proposing a B.C. Poverty Reduction and Economic Inclusion Act. The act, were it to be enacted, would see the government develop a comprehensive poverty reduction strategy within one year, and legislate specific targets and timelines to reduce the breadth and depth of poverty. British Columbia has had the highest poverty rate in Canada for the last 13 years, yet is now one of only two provinces left without a poverty reduction plan. It is about time B.C. caught up with the rest of Canada in tackling poverty upfront and saving lives and money through this approach. According to a poll released last year by the BC Healthy Living Alliance, 78 per cent of British Columbians think it is important for political leaders in B.C. to address poverty with a provincial poverty reduction plan with clear targets and timelines. Clearly, the public is ready for political leadership on this issue, so it is gratifying to see a proposed act such as this.

Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR, 1966), which Canada ratified in 1976, Article 11(1) recognizes “the right of everyone to an adequate standard of living for himself and his family, including adequate food, clothing and housing, and to the continuous improvement of living conditions.” A comprehensive poverty reduction strategy would be a critical step in honouring this commitment. Second, in relation to the costs of poverty, the costs of health care alone in relation to poverty are $1.2 billion per year. Adding criminal justice costs and lost productivity gives a grand total of $8 billion to $9 billion per year. A comprehensive poverty reduction strategy, including building affordable housing and providing universal childcare, would cost approximately half that at $3 billion to $4 billion per year. The question is not can we afford to do it but can we afford not to. Finally, the growing literature on the social determinants of health reveals that tackling poverty upfront is the single biggest factor in improving health outcomes for everyone, not just those living in poverty. The act was previously introduced by the Opposition in June

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2011 but did not receive a second reading in the legislature. There have been no significant changes in public policy to address poverty since that time. Rejecting this call on the grounds that the BC Jobs Plan will suffice, as the government has done, is clearly not working. Despite a strong recommendation from the Budget Consultations report to “introduce a comprehensive poverty reduction plan,” the government failed to include any substantial measures to address poverty in this year’s recent budget. This recommendation received unanimous support from the members of the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services, who listen to voices from communities around B.C. before making their decisions. Perhaps the government needs to reconsider their position on this recommendation? All parties need to support the act, as has happened in other provinces across Canada. Now is the time for bipartisan collaboration and action in addressing the root causes of poverty. Ted Bruce and Seth Klein are co-chairs of the BC Poverty Reduction Coalition, and Trish Garner is the community organizer.

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The group Leadnow is organizing the event, called Defend our Climate Defend Our Communities, along with local residents. According to a press release, rallies will be held at “iconic” locations, and MPs’ offices across the country and participants will link arms to “symbolize a united

wall of opposition across Canada.” More than 60 rallies are planned around the country. The Port Moody rally is scheduled for 2 p.m. Leadnow was behind a rally on the Fair Elections Act that drew around 40 people to Moore’s office.

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Honouring those who serve with distinction The City of Coquitlam would like to congratulate Don Cunnings on becoming the 11th individual to receive Freedom of the City. The City’s highest honour, Freedom of the City is reserved for individuals who have made outstanding long-term contributions to our community.

jdeutsch@thenownews.com First they collected guns, now it’s prescription drugs. Port Moody police will assist with National Prescription Drug Drop-off Day this weekend. Officers at the main station at 3051 St. Johns St. will be accepting unfinished or expired prescription and non-prescription drugs, including medication for pets, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. According to a press release, the aim is to reduce the harms associated with the unneed-

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SHARE hosts food drive There’s no better time than now to donate to the SHARE Family & Community Service’s Society’s food bank. And an easy opportunity to donate is happening tonight

(Friday, May 9) through 8 p.m. outside of the Safeway at Shaughnessy Station in Port Coquitlam, as part of SHARE’s Food Bank Fill Up. A list of the items the food

bank is especially in need of can be found at SHARE’s website, at www.sharesociety.ca. Items include canned meat and fish and canned meals such as stews.

Don Cunnings has served the City of Coquitlam for many decades as a City employee; through his work in the areas of education, search and rescue, heritage conservation, physical education and recreation; and through his numerous volunteer efforts. He now joins the distinguished ranks of these other exceptional individuals: • • • • •

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All of these Freedom of the City recipients are examples of what can be achieved with leadership, commitment and vision. Please join the City of Coquitlam in recognizing and thanking these individuals for their contributions and service. For more information, visit coquitlam.ca/freedom All Freedom of the City recipients have received a special lapel pin to highlight their status. If you see someone wearing this pin, please be sure to acknowledge the tremendous contributions they’ve made to our city.

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The Second Storey Theatre troupe are bringing a bit of battle to PoCo. Based on the 1990s program with a similar name, Canadian Gladiators Improv features improv challengers competing against the comics from Second Storey in an allimprov showdown. As is the case in most Second Storey Theatre productions, audience partici-

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Mother’s Day fun The City of Port Coquitlam is hosting a Mother’s Day Picnic in Lions Park, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 11 as part of May Day Festivities. Highlights include a Kinsmen pancake breakfast (8:30 to 10:30 a.m.) and burger and hot dog lunch (11a.m.to2:30p.m.);aMcDonald’s Bike Parade at 10:30 a.m. (decorating begins at 10 a.m.); Countryside Kennels’ Pet Contest at 11 a.m. for children 10 and younger; Yoga in

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uring the May Day Festival, which includes the Rotary May Day Parade, the May Day Mile Fun Run and the Leigh Square Community Block Party, the following roads will be closed: • Leigh Square Place at Shaughnessy Street and the laneway beside/behind Dairy Queen will be closed from 6:30 a.m. on Friday, May 9, until noon on Sunday, May 11. There will be fencing and tents installed for use by participating groups. • Donald Street at Wilson Avenue and the laneway from Donald Street to Mary Hill Road will be closed from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m. on Saturday, May 10. This will include the large parking lot between Wilson Avenue and the Elks Hall in Leigh Square. • Shaughnessy Street from Pitt River Road to Elgin Avenue and the Shaughnessy Street Underpass will be closed from 9:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 10. • Rindall, Central, Hawthorne and Welcher avenues will be closed from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 10 for parade assembly and dispersal. There will be no on-street parking during these times, but the Coast Meridian Overpass will be open to traffic as usual.

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Beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, the May Day Mile Fun Run and the Rotary May Day Parade will move northbound on Shaughnessy Street to Elgin Avenue, eastbound on Elgin Avenue to Mary Hill

Road, southbound on Mary Hill Road to Hawthorne Avenue, and eastbound on Hawthorne Avenue to end on Tyner Street. There will be no parking on parade assembly streets (see map at left) from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. For details, call the city at 604-927-7900 or visit www. portcoquitlam.ca/mayday or www.rotarymayday.ca.

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Garage Sale

Use the Coquitlam Curbside Collection map to see the corresponding Garage Sale zones.

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3001 Albion Drive 3303 Abbey Lane 3005 Albion Drive 1563 Alpine Lane 1458 Avondale Street 3300 Bayswater Avenue 3301 Bayswater Avenue 3326 Bayswater Avenue 2557 Bluebell Avenue 3041 BristleCone Court 3312 Caliente Place 1218 Dupont Place

#32 - 1240 Falcon Drive 1326 Fifeshire Street 1327 Fifeshire Street 1949 Flynn Crescent 1961 Flynn Crescent #12 - 3431 Galloway Ave 2800 Greenbrier Place 3310 Hazel Avenue 1425 Hockaday Street 1316 Honeysuckle Lane 1281 Hudson Street 2535 Jasmine Court

1333 Kenney Street 2936 Lancia Palce 1347 Lansdowne Drive 1437 Landsdowne Drive 1465 Lansdowne Drive 1568 Manzanita Court 1573 Manzanita Court 1372 Marguerite Street 2919 Meadowvista Place 1295 Michigan Drive 3093 Moss Court 3222 Norwood Court

1366 Oxford Street #31-2351 Parkway Blvd 3100 Patullo Crescent 3073 Plateau Boulevard 3037 Plateau Boulevard 3301 Plateau Boulevard 3378 Plateau Boulevard 3405 Plateau Boulevard #55-1370 Purcell Drive 1386 Purcell Drive 1388 Purcell Drive 2850 Rambler Way

1580 Salal Crescent 3376 Scotch Pine Avenue 2668 Shale Court 1325 Sherman Street 3059 Sienna Court 3316 Sultan Place 3091 Waddington Place 2983 Walton Avenue 2996 Walton Avenue 1233 Wellington Street 1286 White Pine Place 3086 Yellowcedar Place

GARAGE SALE - ZONE 2

732 Anskar Court 909 Baker Drive 1699 Balmoral Avenue 574 Bole Court 1559 Broadview Court 2666 Burnside Place 2684 Burnside Place 3209 Cortes Avenue 1150 Dufferin Street 3103 Dunkirk Avenue 3123 Dunkirk Avenue 3148 Dunkirk Avenue 3154 Dunkirk Avenue

3210 Dunkirk Avenue 605 Elmwood Street 954 Fresno Place 1228 Gabriola Drive 1264 Gabriola Drive 1395 Gabriola Drive 1426 Gabriola Drive 1445 Gabriola Drive 1001 Gatensbury Street #10-2865 Glen Drive 2812 Glen Drive 844 Greene Street 1849 Harbour Drive

3233 Harwood Avenue 2621 Harrier Drive 1024 Hibbard Avenue 1257 Hornby Street 808 Ingersoll Avenue #8-1174 Inlet Street 968 Jarvis Street 820 Kelvin Street 876 Kelvin Street 936 Kelvin Street 24-1125 Kensal Palce 944 Lillian Street 1209 Luxton Square

916 MacIntosh Street 899 Merritt Street 931 Merritt Street 2041 Mohawk Avenue 1221 Nestor Street 647 Nicola Avenue 875 Oakview Street 1026 Palmdale Street 877 Pinebrooke Place 914 Porter Street 2349 Ralston Court 985 Saddle Street 3239 Salt Spring Avenue

3151 Sechelt Drive 2674 Sparrow Court 928 Spence Avenue 3001 Starlight Way 3197 Toba Drive 1013 Windward Drive 1016 Windward Drive 1051 Windward Drive

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2705 Alice Lake Place 602 Bosworth Street 453 Cariboo Crescent 1812 Como Lake Avenue 1790 Como Lake Avenue 1890 Como Lake Avenue 1114 Como Lake Avenue 1101 Cornell Avenue 1570 Cornell Avenue 847 Cornell Avenue

1143 Cottonwood Avenue 839 Cottonwood Avenue 557 Ebert Avenue 702 Firdale Street 662 Folsom Street 666 Folsom Street 669 Folsom Street 693 Folsom Street 1100 Foster Avenue 630 Gatensbury Street

1310 Grover Avenue 707 Hailey Street 1100 Kerwan Avenue 1069 Kerwan Avenue 1413 King Albert Avenue 623 Midvale Street 650 Newport Street 615 Porter Street 672 Porter Street 1334 Regan Avenue

605 Rialto Court 1404 Ross Avenue 765 Runnymede Avenue 523 Schoolhouse Street 641 Schoolhouse Street 685 Schoolhouse Street 825 Sharpe Street 612 Smith Avenue 728 Smith Avenue 2934 Tatla Place

1869 Walnut Crescent 1882 Walnut Crescent 1171 Winslow Avenue 1900 Winslow Avenue 1873 Winslow Avenue 1915 Winslow Avenue

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PROMOTE COMMUNITY RECYCLING by visiting some of the registered garage sales throughout the City of Coquitlam on May 10, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

2030 Blantyre Avenue 1111 Brunette Avenue 2504 Burian Drive 2549 Burian Drive 1416 Dalton Court 1423 Dalton Court 417 Decaire Street 996 Delestre Avenue 475 Glenholme Street

1308 Hachey Avenue 1314 Hachey Avenue 1119 Hammond Avenue 1207 Hammond Avenue 949 Harris Avenue 284 Hart Street 721 Henderson Avenue 2220 Kaptey Avenue 458 Lakeview Street

2448 Latimer Avenue 2488 Latimer Avenue 2510 Latimer Avenue 2547 Latimer Avenue 310 Laurentian Crest 359 Laval Street 2442 LeClair Drive 2480 Leduc Avenue 1165 Madore Avenue

2430 Magellan Court 244 Montgomery Street 2228 Paradise Avenue 2241 Paradise Avenue 1985 Peterson Avenue 708 Quadling Avenue 726 Roderick Avenue 312 Seaforth Crescent 314 Seaforth Crescent

326 Seaforth Crescent 371 Seaforth Crescent 847 Shaw Avenue 2270 Sorrento Drive 930 Stewart Avenue 2261 Tolmie Avenue 413 Trinity Street 418 Walker Street

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We’re happy a sweet little spot like Exile Bistro has opened near English Bay. We have a feeling it’s going to be the perfect place to roll into after summer beach days leave us craving a bite and a solid cocktail.

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Set up baby’s nursery

Expecting parents eagerly anticipate the arrival of their new bundle of joy. After nine months of waiting to see what he or she looks like and wanting to cuddle their newborn, the baby’s arrival is a momentous event. To some parents, every baby product out there is a necessity. But in reality, there are maybe a handful of things to put into the nursery — at least for the time being — to adequately provide for the baby.

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At some point in the near future, baby will be doing most of his or her sleeping exclusively in the crib. Although that can seem like a far-off goal now that your little one prefers to sleep in your arms while watching late-night television, after a few months junior will become comfortable with his or her room and may even enjoy the security the crib provides. Before selecting a crib, be sure to check for certain recalls and ensure the brand and model are not on the list. The crib should be sturdy and meet guidelines for minimum spacing between spindles. Older, hand-me-down cribs are not recommended. Although drop-side cribs may offer ease of placing baby inside, some of these types

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of cribs have been recalled in the past for faulty railings that trap the infant. A stationary sided crib is another choice. Position the crib away from items that can be pulled into the crib by curious hands. Try to keep it away from windows for draft reasons and also to avoid window-fall accidents. Cribs should be free of breathing obstructions, like stuffed animals or puffy side bumpers to reduce the risk of SIDS.

Most parents prefer a convenient changing table that also stores diapers and toiletries. Although it may not always be possible to travel to the nursery for every diaper change, you can still equip the nursery with a table or another sturdy place to change your infant. Some dressers double as changing tables in their design. A small loveseat or a guest bed in the nursery can also be a place to change the baby and provide a comfortable place to rest when he or she is waking up in the middle of the night. It is important never to leave a baby unattended on any surface because you never know the moment when he or she will learn to roll over or move enough to fall off of the changing surface.

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Although infants are too young to get into much trouble, babies eventually become very active and curious. Take the time now to babyproof the nursery. Select window coverings that cannot be pulled down or do not feature cords that can present a strangulation hazard. All outlets should be blocked with a safety plug or some sort of cover to deter little fingers from seeking them out. Secure cords to lamps and other electronic devices in cord keepers. Latches for drawers, closets and other doors can deter baby from getting into places that can be dangerous. Door knob covers enable adults to open doors but are too tricky for toddlers to figure out. When selecting furniture, look for items with rounded corners, which are safer should a child fall into the furniture. And use a latch to secure top-heavy dressers or armoires to the wall so they cannot fall on a child.

Mental stimulation

Young children are constantly exploring the world around them. At a very young age their vision is still developing, so large, bold visuals can help stimulate visual comprehension. Some parents opt to have vivid wall murals painted in the nursery. But bold, framed artwork or photos can also draw the eye of your little one and keep him or her engaged. Research indicates that listening to music can help stimulate the brain and may even benefit a child’s intellect. Music can also be soothing to a baby, especially one alone in his or her nursery. You can consider a small radio or CD/MP3 player in the room to create a more soothing atmosphere.

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New studies have determined that a ceiling fan can help reduce the risk of SIDS. One study out of Kaiser Permanente in Oakland, Calif. found that the risk of SIDS was reduced by 72 per cent among babies who slept in a room with a ceiling fan. The theory is that the fan circulates air and prevents the rebreathing of expelled carbon dioxide by the infant. In addition to possibly making a room safer, a ceiling fan can help maintain a comfortable room temperature. You may also want to purchase a baby monitor to be able to keep tabs on your baby when you’re out of his or her room. — MetroCreative

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Emergency preparedness week

May 4-10, 2014

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Summer Camps

Summer is a time for kids to have fun! It’s also a chance to learn and grow. From overnight camps that help foster independence and teamwork to fun day camps that get kids outside, the YMCA has something for everyone. Each camp is designed to help kids reach their full potential! We have camps in Vancouver, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Richmond, Surrey, White Rock, Langley, Chilliwack and Gibsons for ages 5-17.

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Some camps are general in nature, while some focus on one area, like the arts.

Pick the right 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

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as possible, before camp registrations start filling out. The following are a few things parents should take into consideration when seeking a summer camp for their kids.

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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 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

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 them to attend a more specialized camp, whether it’s 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 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.

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Camp goals A camp should be dedicated to ensuring kids have fun, even when kids are 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. — MetroCreative

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That pest may be a good garden ally spring to frost. Unlike honeybees, they almost never sting and unlike leafcutting bees they don’t munch holes in leaves of ornamental plants. Their favourite sites for their small nests include holes in the ground, under discarded wood and in heaps of leaves. For most beneficial insects it’s very important to provide some shallow water: the edge of a pond or a birdbath or saucer with a small rock in the middle for a landing site. Renewing the water every day or so is important because in summer water is a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Fish can keep ponds clear of mosquito larvae, but other standing water must be kept fresh.

Other garden friends include lacewings, which emerge from voracious pesteating larvae, ladybug larvae, which have a much fiercer appetite for pests than their parents and spiders, which eat anything they can catch. Mason bees are wonderful fruit pollinators, but they’re sometimes misunderstood because they look like fat, black blowflies (or, from a distance, black hornets). But mason bees don’t sting. These native bees buzz around houses and old sheds looking for cracks to deposit their eggs. Any old wood — siding, shingles or rough bark of trees — will do. Bumblebees are likely the best pollinators of any. Unlike mason bees, they work from

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Mosquitoes can quickly make a garden unusable or force one to use various kinds of protection. Most crawling garden pests also have a winged stage that ultimately lays the eggs that later hatch into maddeningly destructive progeny. This applies to aphids, ants, carrot flies and many of the destructive apple pests, including the codling moth — the eggs overwinter after being laid after the growing season. Cleaning up where the eggs are likely to be (leaf litter, soil, debris) is an organic way of reducing the problem. On trees, pruning branches with bands of eggs or spraying with dormant oil can help. • News flash: The Maple

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hen we get out into the spring garden, we find all kinds of multi-legged aliens got there first — that’s where wasps, bees, crawling insects, spider larvae and miscellaneous flies are living busy lives that aren’t always understood. For instance, lots of us have a routine spring tour outside the house walls knocking down tiny wasps nests that are just getting started. Even the detested yellowjackets that invade picnic spreads are garden friends that feed on caterpillars, flies and many other pests. Others are parasitic wasps that lay eggs in other insects. When these hatch, the wasp

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hat if I told you that you may be paying more for that bottle of B.C. wine than the price tag? The amount and nature of the environmental impact of producing that wine must also be factored in. We are fortunate that many wineries in B.C. practise sustainable agriculture. By purchasing B.C. wines that are sustainable you are supporting that wine and how it is made. What is a sustainable wine? Many wine consumers have different ideas that come to mind. In reality a sustainable wine or winery is one that considers all aspects of the environment that it impacts and develops best practices in all areas. Let’s look at a couple of examples here in B.C. In the summer months in the South Okanagan, water is a precious commodity, so reducing the amount used in irrigation is of utmost importance. Water-efficient irrigation systems, flow meters and water capture and recycling can reduce the amount of water used in a vineyard significantly. Healthy vineyards are not only good for the environ-

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ment but also produce superior fruit and therefore increased wine quality. Pests (rodents, bears, deer and elk and some insects), weeds and wildlife have to be controlled, however using chemical sprays, poisons and traps only adds to environmental destruction. A sustainable winery uses alternate methods to manage these threats to the vines. Sustainability does not end with vineyards but extends to the winery itself. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified winery buildings are insulated to prevent heat loss, use recycled materials, and install daylighting, operable windows to facilitate air flow and other environmentally friendly features. A friend of mine told me that he had once visited a vineyard in California where the rows of vines were

immaculate and there was no trace of weeds, insects or sounds. He didn’t know how troubling it was until later that day he visited an organic vineyard that was alive with bees, other insects and wildlife all interacting with the natural ecosystem surrounding the vineyard. One vineyard was the living dead, the other full of life. By purchasing sustainable wines you are supporting the future prosperity of the planet and ensuring great wines will be available for thousands of years. Support the following wineries in B.C. that practise sustainable winemaking: St. Hubertus, Baille-Grohman, Tinhorn Creek, Okanagan Crush Pad, Summerhill Pyramid and Tantalus. The future is our choice — make it a wise one. John Gerum is a wine instructor, writer and consultant with West Coast Wine Education.

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other’s Day is fast approaching, and a great way to treat that special lady in your life is to make her breakfast in bed. One of my all-time-favourite breakfasts is the ham and cheddar scones that my wife Katherine makes for me. It is one that I request time and time again, and I am happy to share it with you. Any time we have made these for anyone, they always get rave reviews. The biggest tip I can give you is to not overmix the dough — this will make them tough. Work the dough until it just holds together. Even if the dough looks a bit shaggy, that’s OK — we call that “rustic” in the culinary world. Enjoy!

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scones. You can add raisins or fresh blueberries to the plain scones.” 2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1 tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 cup very cold or frozen butter 3/4 cup old cheddar, grated or cut into quarterinch cubes 3/4 cup ham cut into 1/4 inch cubes 3/4 cup buttermilk 2 tbsp whipping cream, optional Preheat the oven to 375 F. Prepare a jelly roll pan or two cookie sheets with baking spray. Combine flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and baking soda in a large bowl. Using a medium fine grater, grate the butter into

the flour mixture, stirring occasionally to coat the butter pieces in flour. Toss in the ham and cheddar cubes to coat with flour. Add the buttermilk and stir only enough to moisten. Do not overmix. Divide dough in half. Directly on the baking sheet, form (but don’t overwork) each half of the dough into a six-inch flat circle approximately one inch thick. Sprinkle the dough lightly with flour as necessary. Cut each disk into six wedges, but don’t separate the wedges from each other — the support from the scones being side-by-side will help them rise better. Optional — brush the tops with the whipping cream for a shinier finish. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown. Immediately upon removing from the oven re-cut the scones on the score lines. Cool for five minutes on the pan. Makes 12 scones.

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FRIDAY, MAY 9 Redeemed Christian Church of God Trinity Chapel hosts

a concert by Christian singing group Vinesong at 7 p.m. at 1932 Cameron Ave. in PoCo. Admission is free. Info: 604-474-3131 or trinitychapelcares@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 10

Port Moody Legion Club 119 hosts a British Pub Night event at 4:30 p.m. at 2513 Clarke St. in Port Moody. Performances from Stave Falls Scottish Dancers, Dedanaan Irish Dancers, Penk O’Donnell Irish School of Dance and Reckless/Brian Zalo. Info: 604-936-7131. Friends of the Coquitlam Public Library Society hold its annual book sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the City Centre Library, 1169 Pinetree Way in Coquitlam. Items for sale include ﬁction and non-ﬁction books, children’s books, DVDs, CDs, and more. All proceeds support the library’s literacy programs and purchasing new materials and equipment. Info: www.library.coquitlam. bc.ca/friends. Terry Fox Library hosts a presentation from PoCo city gardener James Bobick from 1 to 3 p.m. at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. The workshop will include a walk to local gardens to demonstrate the wide variety of planting material you can use to create an attractive and practical garden space. To register or for info, call 604-927-7999. New View Society hosts a free community breakfast to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at 2050 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Info: www.newviewsociety.org or 604-941-3222. Al-Anon Family Group hosts an open meeting around the topic of “Window of Hope” at noon in Room 203 at Como Lake United Church, 1110 King Albert Ave. in Coquitlam. Guest speakers, food and fellowship offered, along with babysitting services. Info: Cynthia at 604-936-9751, Laurel at 604-999-7169 or Sherrill at 604-936-4010.

SUNDAY, MAY 11 Riverview Horticultural Centre Society hosts a Mother’s

Day guided tree tour on the Riverview Hospital grounds at 1 p.m.

Meet at the upper entrance of the Henry Esson Young Building. For a site map visit www.rhcs.org. Info: 604-290-9910.

THURSDAY, MAY 15 Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society holds a

general meeting at 1 p.m. in the Community Room at the Gathering Place, 2100–2253 Leigh Sq. in Port Coquitlam. The general meeting will be followed by “Root Beer Floats and Bobby Sox,” an afternoon of old radio programs. Guests are always welcome. Info: info@pocoheritage.org. Northeast Coquitlam Ratepayers Association holds its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at Victoria Hall, 3435 Victoria Dr. in Coquitlam. Wesbild employees will speak about the company’s 370-acre land purchase on Burke Mountain. All Burke Mountain residents are invited to attend. Info 604-941-2260 or 604-9429725.

FRIDAY, MAY 16 Place Maillardville holds a nine-week series called Baby’s First

2 Years for expectant parents, new parents and grandparents of babies newborn to 24 months. Learn from guest speakers and enjoy support, conversation and validation in a comfortable and relaxed environment. Babies are welcome. This week’s guest speaker is Infant Sleep Consultant Annie Anderson and the topic is “Sleep.” Sessions run from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Heritage Room at Place Maillardville Community Centre, 1200 Cartier Ave. in Coquitlam. Info: 604-933-6166.

ONGOING Red Cross Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP) seeks

additional client service volunteers for its Port Coquitlam location at #104–1776 Broadway St. Various three-hour weekly shifts are available. For more information, contact the office at 604-9449042 or e-mail LMR.HELP@redcross.ca.

Redeemed Christian Church of God Trinity Chapel

offers support and information for new immigrants, Tuesdays and Fridays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1932 Cameron Avenue in PoCo. Call 604-474-3131 and leave a message. Redeemed Christian Church of God Trinity Chapel is having a bible study series called “The Joy of Following Jesus”

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Tuesdays 7 to 8:30 p.m., at 1932 Cameron Avenue in Port Coquitlam. Info: 604-474-3131. Rocky Point Toastmasters meet Mondays at 7:15 p.m. at Port Moody City Hall, located at 100 Newport Dr. Info: 604-506-1037. Rotary Club of Coquitlam Sunrise meets every Tuesday, 7:15 a.m. at the Coquitlam City Centre Aquatic Centre, 1210 Pinetree Way. Enjoy breakfast, an interesting guest speaker and the camraderie. New members welcome. Info: Bob at 604-9395852. Rotary Club of Port Coquitlam Centennial meets every Thursday at 4:15 p.m. at the Wilson Centre, 2150 Wilson Ave. in PoCo. Open to those over the age of 19, the meetings involve members planning how they can support the community and make the world a better place. Info: www.pocorotary.ca. Special Olympics B.C. needs volunteers to help run sporting programs and events at its Coquitlam branch. Info: 604-737-3125. Scouts francophones is looking for leaders. This fulfilling volunteer position includes opportunities for personal growth, adventure, travel and practicum hours. For more information, call Monique at 604-936-3624. SUCCESS is looking for volunteers for its host program, which helps new immigrants adapt to Canadian society. Info: Shirley at 604-936-5900. Terry Fox Library hosts the Adult Learner Book Club, for those whom English is a second language. Come upgrade your reading skills, make new friends and practice English in a fun environment, 2 to 3 p.m. every second Friday, 2470 Mary Hill Rd., PoCo. Terry Fox Library hosts one-on-one Internet help. Join staff for a free half-hour session to get you started with the Internet, Facebook, eBooks, e-mail and more. Learn on your own laptop, handheld device or a library computer. For info, call 604-927-7999. Terry Fox Library hosts evening storytime for preschool children and their families on the first Wednesday of the month, 6:45 to 7:15 p.m. at 2470 Mary Hill Rd., Port Coquitlam. Come and hear new favourites, songs and fingerplays. Info: 604-927-7999. Terry Fox Library hosts an English conversation group, Thursday mornings 10:30 a.m. to noon, 2470 Mary Hill Rd., Port Coquitlam. Practice your English in a friendly, social setting. Info: 604-927-7999.

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score again as long as the team kept winning. That’s Isaac.” But even with the opposition marking him closely, Mendoza kept scoring. Five years ago when he arrived in Canada, Mendoza found his comfort zone with soccer. Whether it was his shy nature, the challenges of adjusting to a new life, or the complexities of fitting in, the right situation proved elusive. Having trained in Mexico’s elite development system, Mendoza had the skills necessary to put him in the top local circuits. But real life took precedence. First as a visitor, when he and his wife fell in love with Vancouver, then as a student, Mendoza gained a foothold in Canada. It wasn’t always easy, but at least there was always soccer. “It is hard to adjust,” he said. “After work or after school, soccer is just the way to relax. It’s what makes me happy.” He first found a summer team in Vancouver’s multicultural Div. 2 league, playing with Monte Cristo. But it was meeting and playing with Ian Favelle, son of Port Moody Soccer nabob Bob Favelle, that would lead him to the Trasolini pitch. “I was playing indoor soccer with [Ian] and he said I should come play in Port Moody… I said it was too far to go, because I live in Vancouver but they said they’d pick me up at Skytrain and bring me back, so I said ‘OK.’” The first year and a half with the club, Mendoza played where ever they needed him. “They asked me where I wanted to play and I said play me anywhere, I just wanted to play,” he recalled. “I wasn’t here to show off at premier, so I played Div. 3, Div. 1.” At the start of this past season, however, there was no getting him out of the premier Gunners’ lineup — or off the scoresheet. After scoring 21 goals in 18 regular season games — including a pair of four-goal games — Mendoza kept up a hot pace in the club’s pursuit of playoff hardware. He added nine goals in 10 cup games, but suffered in

sports@thenownews.com here’s something unassuming about Isaac Mendoza that makes him all the more dangerous in the right situations. Quiet, polite and softspoken in everyday surroundings, the five-foot six striker asserts a powerful, stealthy demeanour when placed on the soccer pitch. Put a ball at the feet of the undersized speedster, and the result is often magical. The 28-year-old native of Guadalajara, Mexico can turn the play on a dime, bust past opposing defenders, then volley a strike that leaves goalkeepers grasping for air. And he does it often. He makes it all seem so natural — and the Port Moody Lordco Gunners reaped the benefits this past season. “Isaac is a coach’s dream in that he trains as hard as he plays, at [a] high speed and intensity,” noted Gunners coach Larry Moro. “He’s like the Energizer Bunny — he just keeps going and going.” The club topped the competitive Fraser Valley Soccer League with a 13-0-5 record, just three points ahead of fifth-place North Delta. Of the team’s 56 goals, Mendoza accounted for 21 of them. It earned him both the Golden Boot and league MVP titles. But most importantly, he was embraced by the club and his teammates in his first true season at the premier level. “For me, I love soccer and the first day I came (to Canada) I was looking for a team,” said Mendoza. “It was a big thing for me to find the right team.” Port Moody’s glad he chose them. A relative new club on the premier circuit, Port Moody has quickly demonstrated a competitive streak that has put them in the hunt the past two seasons after winning promotion in 2009. Finding a natural goal scorer who makes no demands — only contributions — is a rare discovery. “He is humble, quiet, polite, but very competitive. And he’s all about winning,” said Moro. “In December I mentioned to him that all of us, his teammates and coaches, would love to see him win the Golden Boot. He replied, sincerely, that he didn’t care if he didn’t

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WOLVES STYMIED BY SURREY

SPORTS SHORTS REDS RALLY, TRIP UP TWINS

Pitching played the crucial role in the Coquitlam Reds’ 43 extra-innings victory over the North Shore Twins in B.C. Premier Baseball League action on Tuesday. Starter Drew Horton allowed three runs — just one earned — over six innings, and reliever Taylor Hochban stepped in and finished it out with three innings of one-hit pitching as the Reds rallied and won it on a Nick Panozzo single in the top of the 10th. Panozzo drove in Evan Soutar for the decisive run, after Zac Comeault had sacrificed Soutar to third. The Reds trailed 3-0 before T.J. McCullough doubled home two runs with a hit off the outfield wall in the sixth. The win improves Coquitlam’s record to 4-10.

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Port Moody Lordco Gunner Isaac Mendoza, at left, battles a Langley opponent for the ball during the recent Pakenham Cup final.

The Coquitlam Metro-Ford Wolves pushed the Surrey Firefighters to the limit, but were edged out 1-0 in penalty kicks in Saturday’s Provincial Cup premier soccer semifinal at Dr. Charles Best turf. Facing the defending Provincial Cup champions, Coquitlam weathered a stormy start as Surrey held possession for much of the first half. The Wolves returned fire over the second half and into overtime, with excellent scoring chances by Adam Jones, Domenic Delli Santi and Sang Hwang — with Delli Santi rattling one shot off the post. In penalty kicks, the Firefighters converted all five chances while Andre Pietramala, Delli Santi and Hwang replied for Coquitlam. The game turned on Surrey goalkeeper Paul Shepherd’s brilliant save off Luigi Polisi, ending the Wolves’ cup hunt.

LAST WEEKEND

GOLD FOR AQUASONICS TEAM The B.C. Aquasonics senior team put on a dazzling performance en route to the gold medal at last week’s Canadian Open Synchronized Swimming championships in Saskatoon. The Aquasonics’ routine of Atlantis was scored 2.6 full points ahead of the next-best rival, Synchro Elite de Quebec. “We just won the National Championships by a landslide,” says proud Aquasonics head coach Susan Kemper. “In this sport, it can be just hundredths of a point that separate competitors. Not today. This team showed up for work and brought home gold.” The senior squad of eight swimmers, which features athletes from six Lower Mainland communities, includes Anmore’s Alexia Iten. Earlier, Coquitlam’s Olivia Zawadiuk captured bronze in the senior technical solo event, and finished fifth in senior free solo.

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SPORTSN0W Talons topple Centaurs TheGleneagleTalonsturned the tables on their crosstown senior boys rugby rivals and pulled out a well-played 20-10 victory Tuesday in the Fraser Valley tier 1 playoffs. By beating the Centennial Centaurs, the Talons advanced to the next round and a shot at a provincial tourney berth. Trailing early in the game, Gleneagle replied with a a pair of scores by Kael Hutchinson — a penalty goal and a try. But the Cents battled back to tie it with a penalty goal of its own. Over the final 30 minutes, the Talons pulled away, with Hutchinson and Lexus Blake completing the offence. Scoring for Centaurs were Jordan Kennedy, with a try, Keegan Baldwin and Aaron Borg. “WeknewthatGleneaglewas going to be a tough match if we were to play them in the playoffs,” said Cents coach Simon Quinto. “We’ve met them twice prior [and won both] but they got much stronger as the season went on.” The Talons’ victory came on the heels of a convincing 59-10 win over Port Moody, where Martin Norman, a Grade 9 wing, scored two tries.

Trio to All Stars

BC Hockey announced the 2013-2014 Major Midget League All-Star team, and Coquitlam was strongly represented. TheVancouverNortheastChiefshadnetminderJakobSeverson and defenceman Jordan Henderson named to the squad, while Northwest Giants’ Dante Fabbro, who led all defenceman in scoring, was also selected. All three are Coquitlam natives.

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