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PoCo’s illegal grows drying up CITY SAYS IT’S READY TO DISBAND POT PUBLIC INSPECTION TEAM FORMED IN 2008

Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com After several years of dealing with illegal home grow-ops in Port Coquitlam, it appears the municipality has weeded out the problem. Since its inception in 2008, the city’s public safety inspection (PSI) team has inspected 161 properties, leading to 88 controlled substance property declarations to date. However, in the last 12 months, the PSI team has dealt with just one case, according to the city. It’s a drop that hasn’t gone unnoticed by Mayor Greg Moore, who pointed out when he first got on the job, he was constantly hearing from residents about grow-ops. He said the city was aware of 300 grow-ops before the team was formed. Now, there are barely any complaints. Moore called the efforts of the PSI team a “huge success.” “We’ve succeeded. There’s actually not enough work for that team to stay together,” he told the Tri-Cities NOW. The PSI is made up of city staff from bylaws, fire and development services departments, and investigates marijuana grow-ops from a health and safety perspective. Moore noted the team now only meets when there are enough files for it to work on. The success of the team bodes well for an application by a company to operate the first medical marijuana production facility in the

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PoCo council seems supportive of plans by Remedi Pharmaceutical to convert 8,000 square feet of this warehouse to a medical marijuana production facility. Tri-Cities. On Monday, PoCo council approved the first two readings of a rezoning application to develop the medical pot facility at Iotron’s industrial building at 1425 Kebet Way.

Remedi Pharmaceutical wants to convert a roughly 8,000 square-foot portion of the twoacre warehouse into a self-contained medical marijuana production facility that would produce 2,000 kilograms of product annually.

The application still needs to go through a public hearing, but council appears to be supporting the plan. Moore noted municipalities have no choice but to accommodate the facilities, since the federal government has made them legal. He argued putting a pot facility in an industrial setting is better We’ve than having it succeeded. in a residential There’s actually or agricultural area. not enough “It really is work for that an industrial team to stay use,” Moore together. said. C o u n . –Mayor Greg Moore Darrell Penner said he can’t see the facility having a negative impact on the community, also pointing out the city has to accommodate this type of operation. “This is a good way to deal with it,” he said. Meanwhile, even if the application is approved by the city it could be sometime before the bud blooms. A representative for Iotron noted Health Canada still needs to give its approval before the facility can start operating. twitter.com/jertricitiesnow

Port Moody looking at train noise WHISTLE BLASTS AT 7 CROSSINGS BOTHER SOME RESIDENTS

Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com For most people, trains are what help keep the economy moving, but for some Port Moody residents, they stop them from getting a good night of shuteye. In the last year, the city has received complaints from six residents along the Ioco spur rail line, which is owned by CP Rail, regarding train whistle noises late at night and into the morning. The city has been working with the rail line and Transport Canada on a whistle cessation process, but it still remains up in the air when or even if the late-night noise will stop.

According to rail rules, trains along the Ioco spur, which has seven crossing locations, should carry out a series of set blasts for 400 metres in advance of a crossing and continue to do so until the train has fully occupied the crossing. The rules apply 24 hours a day for all at-grade public crossings. A city staff report notes a couple of options in dealing with the noise issue, including manual protection, which would see rail staff help perform the traffic control portion of the work. The other option would be a rail cessation program that consists of installing lights and a bell system for each approach to the various

crossings. The cost, according to the report, would be $150,000 to $200,000 per location. At Tuesday’s council meeting, Port Moody staff told politicians the city has had conversations with CP Rail and Transport Canada and both would be open to the manual protection option, though further discussions need to continue. But Mayor Mike Clay isn’t convinced the transportation agency would ultimately agree to manual protection, suggesting the rail line has requested it in the past but been turned down. Instead, he said it’s unfortunate “common sense” isn’t being used in this situation, also suggesting CP Rail is being “sticky” on the rules to assert itself and provoke a reaction. Clay said he’s hoping some type of answer comes in a couple of

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The City of Port Moody says it has received complaints from six residents regarding late-night and early morning train whistles. weeks, noting the city will continue to deal with the issue through the

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Are food trucks hampered? He won’t be VENDORS ARGUE PORT MOODY SHOULD LOOSEN RULES

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roaming vendor and one for jdeutsch@thenownews.com catering, and holding a stakeFor a couple of years now, holder meeting to evaluate the City of Port Moody has options. Marcus Schmieder, who dabbled in the food cart business, first developing a pilot operates Porky’s Food Truck, project at Rocky Point Park argued the food trucks are not in comthen just this petition with year allowing traditional for the mobile restaurants businesses to and have limoperate near I don’t believe ited possibilthe skate park. food trucks ities to attract But for some customers. local food cart take business “The comvendors, that away from munity wants hasn’t been restaurants. food trucks. enough and They want they’re hoping –Port Moody Mayor a variety of city counMike Clay foods. I undercil will be a stand the posbit friendlier ition of restauwhen it comes rant owners trying to make it to their businesses. A delegation of three food work, but they need to kick it truck vendors was at council up a notch,” he told council. “I don’t think food trucks Tuesday to ask the politicians to reconsider the current are a competition to restaufood cart rules to make them rants, they’re beneficial to restaurants and restaurants less restrictive. More specifically, the owners and the community group was asking council to to try something different.” The Vancouver food truck consider adopting a roaming food vendor program simi- vending program allows food lar to the one in Vancouver, trucks to operate within 100 developing two types of metres of any kind of restaulicences including one for the rant as long as they’re not

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Larry Jordan, a PoCo resident who operates a food truck selling grilled cheese, was one of the vendors pushing for expanded food truck zones in Port Moody. offering the same food. Currently in Port Moody, there are only two spots available for food trucks to set up at the skate park, but there’s no cap on how many trucks can get a licence from the city. It appeared some on council were open to changing the food cart bylaw currently in place. Mayor Mike Clay said he’s sympathetic to the plight of food cart vendors, adding that he wouldn’t regulate

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He’s one of the youngest people to win a seat around the council table in Port Moody, so it would be natural to assume Robert Vagramov might want to shake things up a little. One of the small changes he’s pushed for since being elected last November is a preference to be referred to by his first name, or the less formal “Councillor Rob.” While the rookie councillor can still go by his first name pretty much everywhere else, in council meetings and recorded minutes he’ll have to settle for “Coun. Coun. Robert Vagramov Vagramov.” The issue was brought up during a lengthy discussion at a council meeting on Tuesday. Coun. Diana Dilworth cited concern over a lack of formality if council refers to a member by first name at a formal meeting. Besides offering clarity on who spoke and moved items in council meeting minutes that might be read by residents in the future, she said, using full names also eliminates potential awkwardness for city staff. Vagramov disagreed, suggesting he doesn’t show respect by addressing people as Mr. or Mrs. but rather by listening to what they say. “I don’t see calling somebody by their first name as non-seriousness,” he said, adding that society’s values have changed.

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Economic summit attracting big names

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Great Canadian Gaming CEO Rod Baker, Finger Food Studios CEO Ryan Peterson and jdeutsch@thenownews.com Green Party Leader Elizabeth May. Hind said the idea was to get a wide range Individually, they’ve climbed to the heights of their respective fields, leading their com- of speakers, but also to focus on the high-tech industry, which he added is growing in the panies to success. In a week, a group of CEOs, presidents and community. He expects the CEOs to reflect on a number politicians will be leading a first-of-its-kind of topics, including how they economic summit in the comlead and keep their companmunity, sponsored by the Triies growing and their vision Cities Chamber of Commerce. for the future, while the polEconomic Summit 2015 iticians will be talking about will be held on Thursday, May I know there’s the economy from a political 21 with the chamber’s execugoing to be a standpoint. tive director, Michael Hind, lot of good stuff Hind also sees the summit as explaining the focus of the an opportunity to bring attenevent is on what the future of there. tion to the business community economic development holds –Michael Hind, in the Tri-Cities. for B.C., the Lower Mainland Executive Director, The chamber hopes people and the Tri-Cities. attending will walk out hav“There’s a lot value in these Tri-Cities Chamber ing learned something about types of events and to hear of Commerce the economic direction of the from the leaders in their field region and community and in what they think is coming up in the economy in the next couple years,” he perhaps, something personally. The plan is to make the summit an annual told the Tri-Cities NOW. “I know there’s going to be a lot of good event. While interest in the summit is high, accordstuff there.” The event, which is being held at the Hard ing to Hind, there are still tickets available. The event runs from 7 to 11:30 a.m. on Rock Casino Vancouver in Coquitlam, features local MP and Industry Minister James Moore Thursday, May 21 with tickets costing $60 for and former provincial finance minister and chamber members and $75 for the general current president and CEO of AdvantageBC public. For more information and to see the entire Colin Hansen as keynote speakers. The list of 11 speakers also includes list of guest speakers, go to tricitieschamber. Overwaitea Food Group CEO Darrell Jones, com.

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P\opos`d Townhobs` D`v`lopm`nt on Salisbb\y Av`nb` Zonina Am`ndm`nt Bylaw No. 3907 PuBLIc HeArINg 7 pm on Monday, May 25, 2015 Council Chambers Port Coquitlam City Hall

To rezone to allow for a townhouse use in the 2100 Block Salisbury Avenue and facilitate a proposed 22-unit townhouse development, including provision for two units pursuant to the City’s bonus density policy.

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2144, 2148, 2152 and 2154 Salisbury Avenue

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Insp`]tion of do]bm`nts: Prior to the public hearing, the public is welcome to inspect the proposed bylaw and any related bylaws, reports and plans at: Corporate Office, Port Coquitlam City Hall From May 11, 2015 to May 25, 2015 (inclusive) 8:30 am-4:30 pm (except weekends/stat. holidays) Braden Hutchins, Manager of Corporate Office and Lands 604.927.5421 • corporateoffice@portcoquitlam.ca

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City of Coquitlam

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Notice is hereby given that the City of Coquitlam will be holding a Public Hearing to receive representations from all persons who deem it in their interest to address Council regarding the following proposed bylaws. This meeting will be held on:

Date: Monday, May 25, 2015 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: City Hall Council Chambers, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7N2 Immediately following the adjournment of the Public Hearing, Council will convene a Regular Council Meeting during which it will give consideration to the items on the Public Hearing agenda.

Item 1 Addresses: 655 North Road and 515-525 Foster Avenue The intent of Bylaw 4561, 2015 is to amend City of Coquitlam Citywide Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3479, 2001 to introduce a general policy that would enable the City to consider additional density on certain sites located within the “Core” and “Shoulder” Areas, identified in the City’s Transit-Oriented Development Strategy (TDS), and in close proximity to transit service, commercial services and public amenities, in order to support the development of affordable and special needs housing. The intent of Bylaw 4558, 2015 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 in order to introduce provisions into the Zoning Bylaw that would designate sites, on a case-by-case basis, for affordable housing and special needs housing and permit additional density on these designated sites. The intent of Bylaw 4559, 2015 is to amend City of Coquitlam Citywide Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3479, 2001 to revise the land use designation of the subject properties outlined in black on the map marked Schedule “A” to Bylaw No. 4559, 2015 from Medium Density

Apartment Residential to Transit Village Commercial and re-designate 515-525 Foster Avenue from Medium Density Apartment Residential to High Density Apartment Residential. The intent of Bylaw 4560, 2015 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the subject properties outlined in black on the

How do I ﬁnd out more information?

Additional information, copies of the bylaws, supporting staff reports, and any relevant background documentation may be inspected from May 13th to May 25th in person at the Planning and Development Department, Coquitlam City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays. You may also obtain further information with regard to the bylaws mentioned above on the City’s website at www.coquitlam.ca/publichearing and by phone at 604-927-3430.

How do I provide input?

Verbal submissions may only be made in person at the Public Hearing. The City Clerk’s Ofﬁce will compile a Speakers List for each item. To have your name added to the Speakers List please call 604-927-3010. Everyone will be permitted to speak at the Public Hearing but those who have registered in advance will be given ﬁrst opportunity. Please also be advised that video recordings of Public Hearings are streamed live and archived on the City’s website at www.coquitlam.ca/webcasts.

map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw No. 4560, 2015. The Bylaw would rezone 655 North Road from RM-2 Three-Storey Medium Density Apartment Residential to C-7 Transit Village Commercial. The Bylaw would also rezone 515-525 Foster Avenue from RM-2 Three-Storey Medium Density Apartment Residential to RM-6 Multi-Storey High Density Apartment Residential.

If approved, the C-7 and RM-6 zones would facilitate a high-density mixed use development with three commercial units and 816 apartments within three high-rise towers, and 57 purpose-built rental units within a ﬁvestorey apartment building.

Prior to the Public Hearing written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office in one of the following ways: Email: clerks@coquitlam.ca Regular mail: 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2 In person: City Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2 Fax: to the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3015 To afford Council an opportunity to review your submission, please ensure that you forward it to the City Clerk’s Office prior to noon on the day of the hearing. Written submissions provided in response to this consultation will become part of the public record which includes the submissions being made available for public inspection at Coquitlam City Hall and on our website at www.coquitlam.ca. If you require more information regarding this process please call the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3010. Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public or interested persons concerning any of the bylaws described above after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. Jay Gilbert, City Clerk

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f it weren’t such a cherished part of our democracy, the responsibility of voting could be enough to drive many of us mad. Plebiscites, polls and continuous partisan sniping seem to turn what Canadians should relish into a bothersome march to the ballot box. With the TransLink plebiscite nearly done, Canadians are being reminded to turn their focus to the upcoming federal election — looming in mid-October. The constant bickering in the House of Commons, in what has become now ridiculed as Non-answer Period, will transition in the coming weeks into more muck throwing, name calling and innuendo spreading, which does democracy a great disservice. We’ve had a good glimpse into most parties’ political platforms and lists of promises, with Justin Trudeau finally showing a few of his cards. We’ve seen the parties bare their teeth in a variety of advertisements and appearances. The federal budget put the Harper Government’s priorities on full display, while Opposition leader Tom Mulcair has propped up some of the NDP’s newer and older policy planks over the past few months. What we can only hope is that the contenders try an often forgotten schtick of keeping civility front and centre. While the Conservatives have raised the bar over the years in fear-mongering and plastering their rivals with dramatic hyperbole, they certainly weren’t the first government, nor party, to pull that trick. The Liberals under Jean Chretien knew a few tricks and took their shots en route to victory. Yes, the track record of dirty tricks and campaign storytelling has proven to be extremely successful when it comes to Election Day, and that’s why it likely will be a central battle plan. We’d like to think, however, that ideas and intentions count. So as the summer approaches and the candidates rev up their engines, we hope — perhaps optimistically — that Harper, Mulcair, Trudeau and May do their best to give us their honest pitches, and not a reason to tune out.

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hey occupy opposite points of the political spectrum, but I bet Premier Christy Clark and newly elected Premierdesignate Rachel Notley will get along just fine in the years ahead. But that’s not to say Clark won’t secretly hope that Notley’s government falls flat on its face from time to time. That’s because any serious miscue by the Alberta New Democrats will reflect badly on the B.C. NDP. As a result, two years from now when B.C. voters head to the polls again Premier Christy Clark may have the perfect poster child to point to as an example of the bad things that can happen when the NDP gets into power. And certainly the odds favour Notley looking at a very rocky road ahead. While Notley established herself as a first-rate political campaigner, almost all the caucus members she helped get elected have zero experience in running government at any level and in fact lack experience in pretty much anything other than teaching, nursing and social work. And the circumstances for this untried and untested youthful gang of political novices to take power couldn’t be more daunting: government finances are in terrible shape, the province’s number one industry (oil extraction) is gasping for air and there is no relief in sight. Some have compared Notley’s electrifying win with the historic victory by Dave Barrett and the NDP in 1972, since both topped long-existing political dynasties. But the comparison ends there, since Barrett’s caucus had a dozen seasoned MLAs and caucus members came from a wide variety of career vocations. But a more apt comparison for the Notley Neophytes is to the sudden rise of the B.C. Liberals in the 1991 elec-

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tion. They came out of nowhere. At one point in the campaign they were leading the polls, and on election day ended up forming the Official Opposition. Gordon Wilson was the party leader, but other than him and several other folks, the caucus was a collection of inexperienced, politically naive and underwhelming people who never dreamed they had even a remote chance of ever being elected. If the B.C. Liberals had indeed formed government in 1991, the results would likely have been disastrous, as the talent pool from which to choose cabinet ministers was very shallow indeed. Notley may be facing precisely the same situation. Her caucus consists of people who likely never thought they were going to win, since the party didn’t begin its meteoric rise in the polls until the campaign had begun and candidates had already secured their nominations. Aside from the inexperience problem, there is the issue of the Alberta NDP’s policy platform. I suspect most voters’ intent was focused on kicking out the Progressive Conservative government and they saw the NDP as the best horse to ride to accomplish that goal, and paid less attention to what the NDP was actually proposing to do. Notley has said she will raise corporate taxes by one-fifth, gradually raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour and

likely raise oil and gas royalties, as well as consider a new regulatory regime for the oil industry. Already, there are signs the business community in Alberta is hyperventilating. This is all well and good for those who hate the business community or at least the fossil fuel industry. But any fleeing of business from Alberta means an economic downturn, and less government funding for health care, education and social services (or higher taxes and/or debt). Of course, B.C. would stand to benefit from any business that relocates in this province because of a friendlier tax regime, something Clark will no doubt seize upon for her political advantage. In the short term, however, look for Clark and Notley to forge an alliance on a number of issues. The new Alberta premier will likely support Clark’s five conditions when it comes to the approval of pipelines running through B.C., and the two will probably work together on climate change issues. Clark will also surely exploit Notley’s support for the Kinder Morgan pipeline, framing it against the B.C. NDP’s opposition to it. She knows that issue ties B.C. New Democrats up in knots. Clark and Notley share similar attributes. They are both charismatic, positive women who exude an energetic and youthful outlook on things. Working together on key issues, they could be a potent force on the national scene. Clark will be wishing her new colleague all the best, but only up to a certain point, especially as the next provincial election draws nearer. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.

LETTERS TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION TACKLES BILL 11

The Education Statutes Amendment Act (Bill 11) is proposing some significant changes to teacher professional development in B.C. which may require teachers to re-certify based on undertaking ongoing courses that are strictly controlled by politicians and bureaucrats in Victoria. This shift will only further politicize public education in B.C. and it will undermine the professionalism of principals and teachers — the people who provide direct services to students. It’s also a blatant attempt by the provincial government to focus public attention away from the obvious effects of 14 years of underfunding. B.C. per-student funding is now $1,000 below the national average and Coquitlam alone has cut $22 million in services in the past two years just to make ends meet. It seems like government is looking for other “problems” in order to shift the blame. Teacher PD is not the problem. Coquitlam teachers already have a plan for PD days and our association has a long and proud history

of investing in quality, teacherdirected professional development. Our members take the lead, investing much time, energy and resources to stay current. We do this on our scheduled PD days and on our own time to a significant degree. PD days have existed since 1972 and teachers — on our own initiative — asked that these six days be added to the school calendar to facilitate ongoing professional growth. This increased the number of days in session for teachers and it resulted in no loss of instructional days for students. To suggest that PD changes are needed because parents have to “scramble to get a babysitter” doesn’t show much appreciation for the value of professional development. Teachers understand the value of professional development and the value of quality teaching and learning. Let’s focus on the real issue: a government that doesn’t value public education, won’t fund it appropriately, and won’t work with teachers to improve learning conditions for all of our students. Charley King, President, and Mike Galliford, Professional Development Chair, Coquitlam Teachers’ Association

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recently that there seems to be leftover blue baggies scattered through the bushes on the Coquitlam Crunch trail — possibly leftovers from Easter. Do staff intend to encourage the mayor and council to also support another $100,000 for this site, and when do we stop? Posting the rules of etiquette and penalty, if disregarded, should be sufficient. And we’ll not discuss in what language — simple and efficient with call numbers to report offenders. No extra staff should be required at $60,000 per year. This is our park. You want to live in our community? Then do what is expected or go away. Elwin Mowry Coquitlam

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France honours Port Moody veteran

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the equivalent of the Order jdeutsch@thenownews.com of Canada was and certainHoward Davies is pretty ly earned by Davies more humble about the time he than 70 years ago, after he spent fighting in the Second survived serious injuries in battle. He was just 19 when World War. Sitting on the deck of his he signed up to fight in the home in Port Moody, over- war in 1942, eventually findlooking the Burrard Inlet on ing himself in England a year a warm and sunny May after- later. “Everybody noon, he’s else my age quick to shrug was going off his latest [into the war], recognition. I told the fellas, and I always “I like to liked to travkeep everybecause I was a el,” he said. thing lowcorporal then, By the sumkey,” he told ‘I’ll be back mer of 1944, the Tri-Cities he moved up NOW. within a week. to the rank of Though the – Howard Davies, corporal and 92-year-old Second World War was part a veteran wants Veteran group advanto keep things cing on the on the downG e r m a n s low, there is nothing nominal about his toward the town of Falaise contribution in the war and in France. On Aug. 8, at 2 o’clock in his most recent honour. Last Sunday, Davies, along the afternoon, after heavy with a number of other fighting the night before, Second World War vets from Davies was hit by a mortar around the region assembled bomb and seriously injured. At the time, he didn’t know in Vancouver to receive the French National Order of the just how bad a shape he was Legion of Honour for their in. “I told the fellas, because roles in liberating France durI was a corporal then, ‘I’ll be ing the war. It’s an award that serves as back within a week,’” he said.

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Eleven-month-old Gatlin Meyer checks out the French National Order of the Legion of Honour medal received by his great-great-grandfather, Howard Davies. “A week never came.” Instead, he was in for a long road to recovery. His right leg was nearly amputated, while he had injured his elbow and had shrapnel in his face and chest. Davies was flown back to England for treatment and eventually transferred to a hospital in Halifax before get-

ting to Vancouver in 1945. He was a bed patient until the latter part of 1946. While Davies still carries the scars from his wounds, it’s never slowed him down. He eventually got a job working at Scott-Bathgate, a confectionary distributor, for 38 years. He also got married and had several children,

grandchildren and greatgrandchildren, eventually buying a recreation property in Port Moody, where he now lives. “I’ve been injured. That’s it, you can’t do anything about it,” he said. “You just have to work around it.” While Davies doesn’t like to talk too much about his

war experience, even joking he would have been happy to receive his medal of honour through the mail, he admits it feels good to be recognized by the French government. He also suggested the French have been good to him, bestowing medals on him during both the 50th and 60th anniversaries of D-Day. And his children are more than proud of their dad. “He sacrificed more than what the average person would imagine,” said his daughter Wendy Breaks. “It changed his life.” She said it’s important for her father, and veterans like him, to have their stories told so future generations know what they gave up, adding she’s not sure if the veterans could ever properly be thanked for their sacrifices. “I’m very proud of my father for what he’s done,” she said. The award is part of France’s attempt to recognize the roughly 600 D-Day veterans still alive in Canada. Earlier this year, another decorated Coquitlam veteran, Elsley Foulds, was given the same honour. He died in March at the age of 94.

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Driving the Q3, you don’t sit as high as you do in a fullsize SUV, but it still offers an excellent view over the trafﬁc. Also, its compact dimensions and light steering make it easier to maneuver around town. The Q3 is also a great highway vehicle - even at high speeds, the cabin is so well insulated that you don’t hear much wind, road or engine noise. This is what gives the Q3 a truly premium feel. All Q3’s are powered by Audi’s 2.0-litre inline-4 cylinder engine. It is direct injected and turbocharged allowing it to produce 200 hp and an impressive 207 lb-ft of torque. With those stats it can sprint to 100km/h in just 8.2 seconds and on to a top speed of 209 km/h. Managing gear changes in all models is a 6-speed automatic transmission. The tiptronic design with Dynamic Shift Program makes it possible for fast gear changes that do not affect power delivery, making the ride smoother. The Q3 is available in two drivetrains. Base models are front-wheel drive and Audi’s trademark quattro all-wheel drive system is of course available. The quattro permanent drive system provides superior traction in slippery conditions and also improves grip on dry roads, enhancing driving pleasure.

The Q3 also offers a surprising amount of practicality as well. The glove box is large and cooled by the air conditioning and the side door bins, both front and rear, are massive. Passengers in the rear are also afforded plenty of space. Legroom for adults is improved thanks to the sculpting of the front-seat backs, and also they are raised offering more room for their feet. As for cargo space, it’s also fairly decent. The square opening aids loading and the minimal lip and scuff plate ease unloading.

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Even with an AWD, the Q3 is not a true off-roader, though it can handle gravel and rough roads with some ease.

Fuel efﬁciency numbers (L/100km) in FWD models are 12.0 city, 7.7 highway, and 10.0 combined. Quattro models return 11.9 city, 8.4 highway for 10.3 combined.

Through corners, the Q3 doesn’t exhibit much body roll and remains fairly ﬂat. In fact, it’s one of the sportiest compact SUVs in this market and boats a great road feel.

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The Q3 may be considered an entry-level Audi, but it still offers an impressive array of luxury features and performance for the money.

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May 17-23 is Public Works Week! Learn about Parks & Public Works at our interactive open house

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Take a behind the scenes look at the many ways Parks and Public Works serves our community at our free Community Open House! Explore the big trucks, take part in hands-on interactive displays and learn about City services. We’ll also have a BBQ by donation to SHARE Family Services.

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What does your job entail? I coordinate our solid waste & recycling initiatives and programs. This includes tracking and reporting key metrics of how well we’re diverting waste. I also develop key messages to encourage you to participate in our program!

How long have you worked for the City? 8 years

What do you like most about your job? Being in this position is so rewarding because I actually get to help make a difference in how we do things that help the planet and affect positive changes for the future.

What does your job entail? I keep the wheels of the City turning. Our department maintains, repairs and outfits all City vehicles and equipment, including Police, Fire and zamboni’s. What do you like most about your job? The new challenges presented with a diverse and ever changing fleet.

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How long have you worked for the City? Six years with the City of Port Moody, and over 30 years of experience in the solid waste industry.

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lean absently against the back wall of the dental clinic’s waiting area — what I like to call the “Hall of Uncertain Doom” — scaling my eyes over the cover of a mildly amusing tabloid, and MY GENERATION waiting for the receptionist Maria Yanagisawa to call me in to the dentist’s office (The Chamber of fact that the woman who had Absolutely Certain Doom). I am barely aware of a dull, caught me is now eyeing me with the most unpleasant nasal voice carrying across look of judgment; rather, it is the lobby. the use of one simple word: “Excuse me, ma’am?” “ma’am.” I continue scanning For the very first time in through the articles. my young life, I had just been An unnecessarily harsh “ma’amed.” clearing of I am now the throat. officially a “Ma’am, you’re woman. up.” Alright, perCurious as For the very haps that is to the suddenfirst time in slightly overly sour shift my young life, dramatic. But in the room, it’s unexpectI glance up, I had just been ed moments expecting to ‘ma’amed.’ like this that see an elderly can really or perhaps alter your self-perspective. middle-aged female client What scared me the most finally making her way past was the confirmation that I’m the irritated receptionist’s really not that far off from counter for her appointment. transferring into the adult Instead, I notice the recepworld. tionist across the counter I’m experiencing it, and staring at me sharply. either you are too, you The nasal-toned woman already have, or you will be a and I stare at each other for few years from now. what seems like the most Suddenly you are thrust awkward yet intense five into the Doom Hall of seconds of my life, when I “adulthood,” filled with the realize I’m the only client daunting likes of tax colcurrently waiting in the lectors, insurance brokers Doom Hall. Ah. She must be and the looming shadow of talking to me. a five-foot-three grown-up By the end of this transacquaintance rudely welcomaction, I am left in a state ing you in “grown-up people” of mild surprise and annoylanguage. ance. What irks me is not the But in some way, I suppose fact that I had been caught it’s just another title we take looking hypnotically at some on. distasteful tabloid, nor the

Throughout all of our lives, we are constantly faced with the challenge of adapting to new roles. Most of these are just temporary roles, lasting perhaps only for a moment. The face you see in the mirror every morning changes. You make eye contact with yourself and the image staring back is suddenly much older. And the next thing you know, you’re staring into the eyes of a grumpy, middle-aged receptionist earning minimum wage and greeting each client with the same old nonchalant expression. Now that is the spitting image of a modern-day dream-killer if I ever saw one. But I guess the lesson here is learning to accept that people will often see you differently than you see yourself. To a loved one you may be a “dear” or a “sweetheart;” to a casual friend you may be a “giiiirl” or a “duuude;” to a stranger you may be a “ma’am” or a “sir” or maybe just a “hey you there!” The names people address you as and their associated roles will always change depending on who’s saying it, and where you are in your life. So just take a deep breath, and step into life’s own version of the Doom Hall ... Who knows? You might just come out alive and a little more introspective. If not, at least you’ll have cleaner teeth. Maria Yanagisawa is a Grade 12 student at Dr. Charles Best Secondary in Coquitlam.

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can have the service this year for free. “It is much-needed money to keep our clinic operating and providing the service for free to those ladies who are in the final stage of breast reconstruction,” Charlene Giovannetti-King, executive director of the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation, told the Tri-Cities NOW. Since the clinic opened in 2012, roughly 150 women a year have used the service, the majority living in the area. Giovannetti-King noted the cancer foundation grant will allow the clinic to serve 250 women this year. The clinic is open once a week, and demand for this service has been increasing as

referrals continue to come in from plastic surgeons across the Lower Mainland, according to the ERHF. “Breast cancer can be a lengthy and devastating journey from diagnosis to countless surgeries, and for a woman to feel whole again is priceless,” said Elaine Webb, senior director of health promotion and communication for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. “We were excited to learn what Eagle Ridge is doing at this special clinic. With this grant, we can ensure that even more women will receive closure from breast cancer with this final procedure, and begin to heal in mind, body and spirit.”

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jkurucz@thenownews.com A cross-cultural festival with a focus on youth engagement is coming to Coquitlam in late July. The All Nations Festival will take over a large swath of the City Centre area from July 23 to 25, and will include live music, exhibitors, lacrosse demonstrations from members of the

Vancouver Stealth, a skateboarding camp, food trucks and mentorship programs for youth. The event will focus predominantly on First Nations’ culture, though all cultural groups from across Metro Vancouver are invited. “The huge communities that are here, the diverse communities who are here, we want them all to be represented — we want them to

feel like it’s a festival for them,” event co-organizer Irwin Oostindie said at Monday’s Coquitlam council meeting. “But we also want people outside, in Surrey, Vancouver and Maple Ridge, to know that this is something that’s putting Coquitlam on the map. It’s definitely going to be a prime opportunity for Coquitlam to show itself to the region.”

The festival first took shape in Port Moody three years ago, and has grown in size and scope. A number of groups are involved, including School District 43, Douglas College, Evergreen Cultural Centre and both the Tsleil-Waututh and Kwikwetlem First Nations. A youth arts camp that will take place at Pinetree Secondary this summer will

also act as a “legacy component” to the festival, and will help train students who want to help with the event on a three-year term. “This is an opportunity for engaging our youth, recruiting them to come in and learn some skills that are related to the actual festival itself,” said Malcolm Key, an employee of School District 43 and festival organizer.

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Here are some money-saving tips to help make camp more affordable: 1: Consider your options — Not all kids summer camps are created equal, at least not when it comes to price. While a week at an overnight camp can cost between $300 to $1,000, a week of day camp can cost $35-$200. Conversely, a longer-term stay at an overnight camp will cost less per week. 2: Look at the extras —

Some camps charge extra for activities, while others include them in the cost. Additional charges for supplies should also be considered. Check in with your camps of choice to find out what is included in their costs and what isn’t. 3: Ask camps about financial help and incentives — While camps may not widely advertise discounts available, that doesn’t mean

they don’t exist. Ask about early registration discounts and subsidies. Some camps offer sibling discounts to assist multi-child families. And those with one child can sometimes get discounts for referring other children to camp. If a parent once attended the same camp, their child may be eligible for an alma mater discount. Several camps offer individual payment plans for families, while

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A long-standing French summer camp returns for another year for children who want to keep up their French skills from June 29 to Aug. 21. The camp welcomes kids between the ages of six and 12 and is an ideal place to practice what they’ve learned throughout their school year. The camp offers artistic,

sporting, cultural and historical activities and “obviously much contagious laughter,” according to a press release. To conclude each weekly theme, ﬁeld trips will be organized every Friday to places like the Vancouver Aquarium, HR MacMillan Space Center, Dear Lake, Fort Langley and more. Camps run from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mondays through

Fridays from June 29 to Aug. 21 at École des Pionniers de Maillardville, located at 3550 Wellington St. in Port Coquitlam. Camp costs are $145 weekly, or $35 daily. Online registrations are now open. To learn more about the program or to see what’s on the agenda for this year’s camp, go online to www.maillardville.com.

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The sun shone for the PoCo Rotary May Day Parade on Saturday, May 9. Sidewalk space was at a premium, above, while Leigh Square, below left, was a busy place, and rides, below right, kept kids entertained.

Families enjoyed a Mother’s Day Picnic on Sunday, May 10 in Lions Park, as members of the Kinsmen Club served up pancakes. Other activities on the last day of this year’s 10-day-long May Day celebration included Countryside Kennels’ Pet Contest, featuring an ownerpet look-a-like event; a bike parade showcasing decorated rides; and a craft tent where kids could make Mother’s Day cards and picture frames.

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Karon Fuson of the Port Coquitlam Heritage Society hosted historical trolley tours. The free, hop-on, hop-off rides showcased the city’s landmarks. To see more May Day photos, visit www.thenownews.com.

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PICK A PLANT The PoCo Garden Club will host its 25th annual plant sale on Saturday, May 16 at Trinity United Church, at 2211 Prairie Ave. The sale runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will include “great prices, healthy plants, free gardening advice, raffle, yard sale, and more,” according to plant sale committee member Shelagh Jamieson. Free cake, to celebrate the milestone event, will also be available, while it lasts. For info, see https:// pocogardenclub.wordpress. com.

WATCH HOCKEY UNDERWATER If the recent losses to the Canucks, Flames or Canadiens have you bouncing off a bandwagon, the Canadian Underwater Hockey Championships is offering a different twist on Canada’s national winter sport. Coquitlam is hosting the national tournament, with games kick off Friday, May 15

at 6:30 p.m. at the City Centre Aquatic Complex, while the finals go Sunday – 10:15 a.m. for under-19; 2:45 p.m. for women; and 4 p.m. for men. Teams from across the nation will pull on scuba masks and fins and grab 30-centimetre sticks to battle it out like Chicago and Anaheim — minus the frozen pond. All the action happens at the bottom of the pool, so the best seat in the house is underwater — spectators are welcome to bring their masks. For more information and game times, see https:// www.facebook.com/ events/614234678676073/.

HELP FIREFIGHTERS HELP KIDS The Coquitlam Fire Fighters Charitable Society will stage its second annual Vintage Vegas Charity Bash on Friday, May 15 at the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver, in support of a program that helps feed kids in need in School District 43.

Proceeds raised from the Vegas Bash support the Nutritional Snack Program, started in 2013 between School District 43 and the society. As part of that partnership, firefighters raise funds that help deliver food and supplies to students at Rochester Elementary. Vintage Vegas tickets cost $85, and must be bought online or in person. Attendees must be over the age of 19. For more information, see www. intoourcommunity.com.

CLEAN UP THE SLOUGH The Friends of DeBoville Slough will hold their first invasive plant work party of the year on Saturday, May 16. The exercise marks the 10th anniversary of the group’s

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Shelagh Jamieson, left, and Marnie Ross are getting ready for this Saturday’s PoCo Garden Club plant sale, which runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Trinity United Church. The 25th-annual event will feature a bake sale, raffle and free anniversary cake. efforts to control Japanese knotweed in the area. Those looking to chip in this weekend are asked to wear study footwear and bring sunscreen in case the weather turns hot. DeBoville Slough is located at the corner of Cedar Drive and Victoria Drive in northeast Coquitlam, and the group will meet at the kiosk on the north side of the slough. For more information about the cleanup, which runs from

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Following the autograph session, Canadian country singer-songwriters Chad Brownlee and Aaron Pritchett, along with iconic alternative rockers Odds, will headline the Vancouver Canucks Alumni’s Overtime Jam Session at 7 p.m. The benefit concert costs $25 and all proceeds go to the SHARE. For more info or to buy tickets, go to www. HardRockCasinoVancouver. com.

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How families can prepare to downsize During the U.S. housing market crash of the first decade of the 21st century, many families learned to get by with less. For some of those families, less lavish living fit like a glove, prompting them to change their lifestyles for the long haul. Downsizing to smaller homes was a move made by many families over the last several years. Some did so out of economic need, while others preferred the simpler lifestyle that often comes with living in a smaller home. Families about to downsize to smaller homes may find the task ahead of them daunting, but there are some ways to make the transition to less spacious residences go more smoothly. • Discuss downsizing with kids. In many ways, youngsters adapt to change better than adults. But it’s still a good idea for parents to explain downsizing to their children before they begin to prepare for their transitions to smaller living spaces. Kids who understand the

reasons behind downsizing are more likely to embrace the move, while those who have not been involved in the process may find it more difficult to adjust. When the time comes to begin choosing items to discard, allow children to choose which of their items they will not be keeping. Respect their decisions, exercising patience if kids are initially reluctant or don’t seem to understand downsizing. • Design a downsizing system. It is not uncommon for families to be lukewarm when the initial process of downsizing begins, as people are understandably hesitant to discard items they worked hard to accumulate or cherish for various reasons. A downsizing system can make that initial period less uncomfortable, especially if family members are together on the first day of downsizing. Let each family member take a turn choosing an item to sell, donate or discard, and continue so family members know everyone is in it

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together. Once kids have seen that everyone is making sacrifices, they are more likely to embrace downsizing. • Begin in the attic, basement and garage. Downsizing to a smaller home often means less storage space, and attics, basements and garages tend to serve as in-house storage units where seldomused items accumulate over time. When trying to choose which items won’t be coming along to their smaller homes, families can start in their current homes’ attics, basements and garages, looking for items that take up too much space or those that will serve no practical purpose at their new homes. For example, that snow blower in the garage may be a godsend when the time comes to clear your expansive current driveway of another storm’s worth of snow, but it might not be worth the space it takes up if your next home has a short driveway or just on-street parking. Once rooms used primarily for storage have been cleaned

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There are ways to make the task of downsizing to a smaller home less daunting. out, you can then move on to other rooms in the house to find items that won’t be going with you. Look to sell, donate or discard items that will not serve much purpose atyour next home. • Don’t just discard, donate or sell. One of the hidden benefits of downsizing to a smaller home is the chance to make some money by selling those items you won’t be

needing after you move into your new digs. Schedule a yard sale and give ample notice to neighbors or fellow community members so you can get as much as possible for the items you no longer need. If money is no object, donating your unwanted items to a local goodwill store or another charity is a great way to ensure your posses-

sions find their way into the homes of people who truly need them. When getting rid of personal items, only discard those items that are no longer functional. If they can still serve a purpose, then someone can benefit from using them. • Promise to revisit the decision down the road after moving. Families who are downsizing for a lifestyle change as opposed to out of economic need can promise to revisit the decision together in the future. Families may be quick to adjust and be grateful for the change, while others might realize their decision did not produce the desired results. Promising to revisit the decision once the dust has settled can give everyone some peace of mind and make the transition that much easier. Families downsize to smaller homes for a number of reasons, and there are many ways to make that transition go more smoothly regardless of the reasons behind the move. —MetroCreative

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What is the role of arts and culture in Port Coquitlam? What makes Port Coquitlam special? Through May 24, residents and business

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who we are, where we live and what we value,” Mayor Greg Moore said. “Culture is a critical part of the fabric that makes up our community. It’s important that we understand what matters to the community so we can make sure our priorities line up.” Information about how to provide input is posted at www.portcoquitlam.ca/culturalplan.

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BC Uncorked celebrates its sixth year TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR WINE AND FOOD EVENT SET TO TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY, MAY 30 John KURUCZ jkurucz@thenownews.com

John Gerum is looking to add a little panache to the palettes of Tri-Cities residents. A sommelier and wine columnist for the Tri-Cities NOW, Gerum is co-organizing the latest edition of BC Uncorked: The Art of Food and Wine, which is slated for May 30 in Port Moody. Now in its sixth year, the event marries wine culture with fine cuisine: more than 40 of the top-rated B.C. wineries will be represented, along with a handful of local restaurants, caterers and other food-service businesses. “It’s a classy event,” Gerum said. “People get dressed up and there’s good wines — you’re not going to see any $8 specials. The restaurants are top restaurants in terms of fine dining, so this type of upscale event really appeals to a good portion of Tri-Cities residents.” New to this go-around of the twice-a-year event is the inclusion of an on-site wine store that will allow attendees to buy the wines they’re sampling. Some of those wines are being offered via smaller wineries that are hard to come by: Mojoco Wines, Synchromesh Wines, Kismet Estate Winery and Lariana Cellars. “What’s really neat about these is that they’re very boutique, very small productions. It’s the kind of stuff you’re never really going to see in a lot of regular wine stores,” Gerum said. Some of the more established wineries will also be represented, including Langley’s Backyard Vineyards, and Chaberton Estate Winery, which is touted as the oldest estate winery in the Fraser Valley. The food options, on the other hand, will be coming from Design by Desire Catering, Cobs, Club Ilia, Pasta Polo, Earls and Montana’s Cookhouse, among others. As has been the case at previous events, the upcoming instalment of Uncorked will also serve as a fundraiser for the Ride to Conquer Cancer. “Uncorked has grown every year and it’s gone up another level this year,” Gerum said. “When we first started it, we were wondering if anybody would be interested in it. We were expecting 50 people and we sold 100-plus tickets, so we saw the interest there. Each year, it’s gotten bigger and it’s improved.” Uncorked runs from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Port Moody’s Heritage Woods Secondary School. Tickets cost $55 plus GST. For more info, see www.bcuncorked.ca.

Used book sale set for May 21 at hospital The Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary is hosting a used book sale on Thursday, May 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the hospital lobby, across from the gift shop. The auxiliary is also looking for volunteers for its thrift shop, which operates at 2811 Shaughnessy St. in PoCo. Those interested are asked to apply in person during store hours, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursdays; and noon to 3 p.m. on Sundays. Applications are being accepted for all positions. If you’re looking for another way to help out the auxiliary, members are collecting good quality used books, CDs and DVDs. Items can be dropped off by the back wall beside the book case located outside of the hospital’s gift shop.

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Steve Parsons, Maple Docherty (with baby Cooper), Gary Docherty and Art Power gear up for the Ride2Survive and Ride to Conquer Cancer, partly funded by BC Uncorked.

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FRIDAY, MAY 15

Circle of Friends meets at 7 p.m. to plan group events at the PoCo Legion, 133–2675 Shaughnessy St. This group is for singles over the age of 50 who are looking to meet new friends and participate in social events such as walking, dancing, dining out, travel, theatre and more. Info: Nina at 604-941-9032. Tri-City Singles Social Club meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Legion Manor, 2909 Hope St. in Port Moody. This group gives 50-plus singles a chance to get together and enjoy a variety of activities: dining, dancing, theatre, travel, movies and more. Members are from the Tri-Cities area and beyond. Info: Darline at 604-466-0017.

SATURDAY, MAY 16

Terry Fox Library hosts a Storytime session in French from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Introduce kids to the beauty of the French language with this special storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and more, all in French. Info: 604-927-7999. PoCo Garden Club hosts its annual plant sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Trinity United Church, 2211 Prairie Ave. in Port Coquitlam. Great prices, healthy plants, free gardening advice, rafﬂe, yard sale and more will be offered. Info: claudetteswatez@gmail.com. Friends of DeBoville Slough hold an invasive plant work party at 9 a.m. The event marks the 10th anniversary of the group’s efforts to control Japanese Knotweed at DeBoville Slough. Meet at the kiosk on the north side of the slough. DeBoville Slough is located at the corner of Cedar and Victoria drives in northeast Coquitlam. Wear sturdy footwear and dress for the weather. Info: info@fodbs.org.

MONDAY, MAY 18

Canadian Blood Services hosts a blood donor clinic from 1 to 8 p.m. at Northside Church (Grace Campus), 2606 Kingsway Ave. in Port Coquitlam. To book an appointment, log on to www.blood.

ca. Those with appointments already are encouraged to keep their appointments.

TUESDAY, MAY 19

Terry Fox Library hosts a meeting of the Teen Advisory Group (TAG) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. TAG members advise, help plan and develop teen-oriented programs and services at the library. Volunteer hours are granted for attending monthly meetings and volunteering at library events. Membership is open to all teens. Info: 604-927-7999.

THURSDAY, MAY 21

City of Coquitlam hosts a seminar called Estate Planning: Building Your Legacy from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Nancy Bennett Room of the Poirier Library, 575 Poirier St. in Coquitlam. Financial advisor James Leung will speak to the value of having an estate plan beyond a simple will, the four key building blocks for an effective estate plan and what to consider when creating or updating your estate plan. To register, call 604-937-4155. North East Coquitlam Ratepayers Association meet at 7 p.m. at Victoria Hall, 3435 Victoria Dr. in Coquitlam. Speakers from the Hyde Creek Watershed Society will talk about their work at the hatchery. Info: 604-970-2579. Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary hosts a used book sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the hospital lobby across from the gift shop, 475 Guildford Way, Port Moody. Info: 604-552-2195.

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Tri-Cities Women’s Choir is a new women’s choir in the Tri-Cities area, and is looking for experienced choral singers. Rehearsals are on Thursdays, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the Coquitlam Centre area and singers are taken on an ongoing basis. For more info, call 604-8173976. Tri-City Family Place offers a drop-in program for parents and caregivers of children under six, and is open Tuesdays to Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 2062 Manning Ave., Port

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Coquitlam. Info: 604-945-0048. Tri City Potters meet at 7 p.m. at Port Moody Secondary, 300 Albert St., on the third Wednesday of each month. Activities include gatherings, shows, presentations and more to inspire those with an interest in clay. Info: www. tricitypotters.ca. Tri-City Women’s Resource Society offers an Empowering Mothers parenting group at various times throughout the year. Participation in the group is free, and child care and transportation subsidies are available. Info: 604-9417111, Ext. 106. Tricity Speakers Toastmasters meet every Monday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Room B2050, at Douglas College, 1250 Pinetree Way. Info: Sean at 778-995-5230 or http://tricityspeakers.toastmastersclubs.org. Tri-Cities Better at Home, presented by the SHARE Society, helps seniors with simple day-to-day tasks, helping them maintain their independence and connection with the community. Light housekeeping, transportation to doctor appointments, and grocery shopping offered for seniors 65 and older. Info: Paola at 604-937-6991, 604-936-3900 or betterathome@sharesociety.ca. Toastmasters’ Crystal Clear Speakers meet every second Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at 1111 Austin Ave. in Coquitlam. New members welcome. Info: 604-941-0191. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) invites new members to experience friendly group support for weight loss. There are a number of chapters in the Tri-Cities area. Info: Gail at 604941-2907 or www.tops.org. Westcoast Harmony Chorus is seeking energetic, motivated women who love to sing. Attend a Wednesday night rehearsal to hear the group in action. Info: 604-596-6735. Women Helping Others (WHO) meet at Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Widows and single women over 50 welcome. Info: 604-464-2058. Wild West Can-Can Dancers Society, a registered non-profit society, is accepting new

members, including dancers and non-dancers. Info: www.wildwestcancan.ca. Access Youth Outreach Services Society is looking for youths between 12 and 18 who want to make a difference in the community. Info: Jerome Bouvier at 604-251-6449 or jerome@jeromeinspires.com. Al-Anon meets Mondays at 1 p.m., Wednesdays at 8 p.m. and Saturdays at noon at Como Lake United Church, 535 Marmont St., Coquitlam, as well as Wednesdays at 8 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church, 2318 St. Johns St., Port Moody. Info: 604-688-1716 or 604-4616991. Another Al-Anon group meets Mondays from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Women’s Resource Centre, located at 2420 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. For more info on this group, call Elaine, 604-688-1716. Alateen support group meets Wednesdays from 8 to 9 p.m. at St. Andrews United Church, 2318 St. Johns St. in Port Moody. Open to teens aged 13 to 18 whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. Meetings are anonymous, conﬁdential and closed to the general public. Info: 604-688-1716. Alzheimer Society of B.C. hosts caregiver support groups. A Coquitlam group meets the last Wednesday of the month, from 7 to 9 p.m.; a PoCo group meets the second Thursday of the month, from 7 to 9 p.m. and a Chinesespeaking group meets the first Thursday of the month, from 2 to 4 p.m. Info: 604-298-0711. Art Focus Artists’ Association meets every ﬁrst, second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the Outlet in Leigh Square, 1100-2253 Leigh Sq. in Port Coquitlam. Free art technique demonstrations are held on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Info: www.myartclub.com/ Art.Focus or Sheila at 605-939-5642. Canadian Red Cross Society is seeking volunteers for the Health Equipment Loan Program in Port Coquitlam. Info: www.redcross.ca/ volunteer/who-is-needed, or contact BCYvolunteering@redcross.ca or 1-855-995-3529.

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Port Coquitlam’s Sukh Chungh is officially a Blue Bomber. The University of Calgary offensive lineman, who was chosen second overall in Tuesday’s CFL Canadian Draft, signed a contract with Winnipeg on Wednesday. “This has been an amazing 24-to-48 hours for me and my family,” Chungh told CFL.ca. “I am so grateful to not only be taken second overall, but now have an agreement in place and look forward to coming to camp.” Coquitlam native and SFU alum Lemar Durant was selected 18th overall, in the second round, by the reigning Grey Cup champion Calgary Stampeders. Rated as a first-round talent, Durant’s stock dropped after a number of NFL teams showed interest in the wide receiver, who remains unsigned. He attended a New York Giants rookie camp last week.

HOCKEY TO DIVE FOR In the midst of the Stanley Cup playoffs, it’s fitting that another kind of hockey is having its day in the sun — or water. The Canadian National Underwater Hockey championships are going on this weekend at Coquitlam’s City Centre Aquatic Complex, starting Friday. Teams in various divisions — under-19, women’s and men’s — will battle for national supremacy, all while chasing a puck at the bottom of the pool, using 30-centimetre-long sticks. The action continues Saturday and Sunday, with the women’s final at 2:30 and men’s final going at 4:30 p.m.

HONEYSETT AN ALL-STAR

In his first year at Central Washington University, Port Moody’s Darren Honeysett has looked anything but a rookie. But the rightfielder was and proved to be one of the team’s best baseball players, picking up the Great Northwest Athletic Conference’s Newcomer of the Year award. The former Coquitlam Reds infielder batted .350, including seven home runs and 36 RBI, including a 19 multi-hit games. Honeysett would also be named to the 2015 All-GNAC first all-star team.

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sports@thenownews.com he days of championship titles and sore elbow tendons are well behind him. But Port Coquitlam’s Bernie Lemay’s stature on the arm wrestling circuit is secure. A dozen years after he last buckled an opponent’s wrist in competition, Lemay looks back at the roads he travelled and sites he took in with a lot of fondness. “I loved it,” says Lemay, 51, who retired from the sport in 2002. “My every thought was how could I get everything out of it.” He’s the first to tell you that he didn’t look the part — no Popeye forearms, no fierce, muscular torso to intimidate his rivals with. Lemay locked arms at the 165- and 175pound divisions, and made mincemeat of his bigger rivals for a good 15 years. A 13-time Canadian and two-time world champion, the Edmonton native remains on the periphery of the sport these days, but will

“You’d go into a match against guys who be alongside the competition this weekend at the Canadian National Arm Wrestling cham- love to get a deep hook, with their Popeyesized arms. I loved to see these guys, because pionships at Vancouver’s Coast Plaza Hotel. That’s where he’ll provide his insight for I’d smack them down fast and they’d never feel your strength. You didn’t a handful of locals who are even feel it.” competing, while also absorbHe recalls his first win where ing an atmosphere that was his all the past lessons served to domain prior to retiring. help Lemay turn a corner. Lemay and a handful of Most people “It was 1986 in Alberta, a others played integral roles can’t handle the CanAm match with maybe 40 in developing local talents by losing but you people in my division. It was building up the Vancouver the first tournament I ever won Arm Wrestling Club. He is have to. It just but I started by losing my first also a big booster of Burnaby’s motivated me. match... It was double elimAnthony Dall’Antonia, a ination so I had to climb back Canadian champ who is one of –Bernie Lemay B.C.’s brightest. up and pull against all the big “A highlight for me [this guys. weekend] would be to see [Dall’Antonia] win “I had to run the gauntlet, beat the guy who it,” he said. beat me in the beginning, then beat another The game’s changed a bit, Lemay said, but big guy twice to win the championship. When the reason behind his personal success — a I won everybody shook their head.” relentless technique — can still carry smaller In his prime, Lemay needed 75 to 100 pulls wrestlers past their bigger opponent. CONTINUED ON PAGE 48

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Clan qualify for NCAA tourney

The Simon Fraser University men’s golf team is headed to the NCAA Division II national championship for a second straight year. Simon Fraser scored a 908 (plus-44) and tied for third out of 20 teams at the NCAA Division II West/South Central Regional at Hiddenbrooke Golf Club in Vallejo, Cal., to qualify for the NCAA Division II Men’s Golf Nationals. In their first appearance at the national championship tourney, the Clan finished 17th last year. The Clan head to Rock Barn Golf and Spa in Conover, NC on May 18 with four other teams from the West/South Central event. Freshman Chris Crisologo led the Clan with an even-par 72 in the first round and placed sixth out of 107 participants in the 54-hole event with a 220 (plus-4). He stood three shots behind individual co-medalists Patrick Skakel of Colorado-Colorado Springs and Ray Richards of Cal State Monterey Bay. Coquitlam native Kevin Vigna tied for 65th after rounds of 82, 77, and 79 (238).

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CLEARING ALL HURDLES: Gleneagle’s Cheryl Crow and Archbishop Carney’s Jane Coady, right, made quick work of the district championship senior girls hurdles to qualify for this week’s Fraser Valley championships.

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sports@thenownews.com For both the Dr. Charles Best Blue Devils and Heritage Woods Kodiaks’ senior girls soccer teams, one part of their 2015 bucket list has been checked off. By punching their ticket to the B.C. senior AAA girls championships, the two TriCities teams will have a shot at improving on their Fraser Valley finishes. The two teams met Wednesday (past the TriCities NOW deadline) in a test that will help determine their seeding for the provincials, May 28 to 30 in Victoria. Heritage’s 3-2 win on Monday over W.J. Mouat clinched a top-six Valley finish and a spot at the B.C.s. Best, meanwhile, accomplished that feat last week when they edged South Delta 2-1. “I think we’ve played just well enough to get there and

I think there’s room to play better,” noted Kodiaks coach George Reis. “High school girls soccer is a crap shoot, you don’t know who’s going to show up on any given game.” Against Mouat, Heritage Woods jumped ahead 2-0 before the Langley school rallied to tie it. With less than 10 minutes left in regulation, Lauren Daluz scored the game winner. Also scoring were Hanna Bateman and Maddie Low, while Kaitlyn Teves continued her steady contributions as an on-field leader. The Kodiaks began the tourney with a 2-1 win over Sardis before falling 4-1 to finalist Panorama Ridge. They also edged North Surrey 1-0. For Best, the route to the tournament also saw the club suffer its first defeat of the season, when Elgin Park broke a 2-2 draw with 15 minutes left in the semifinal on Monday. “It was unfortunate as we

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played a great game, but we were missing almost half our team to injuries and track and field,” remarked Best coach Alfonso Napoletano. “We’re looking forward to the provincials and feel that the way it’s so balanced, we will have a good shot to do well.” The Blue Devils launched the Valleys with an 8-0 victory over Earl Marriott, then slipped past South Delta 2-1, setting up the semifinal showdown with Elgin Park. Depending upon yesterday’s result, Best and Heritage Woods can finish anywhere from third to sixth. Reis believes his youthful squad, which includes a strong nucleus of Grade 10s and four Grade 12s, is close to putting it all together. “We’ve got lots of depth and any player can come off the bench and contribute.” Napoletano noted the Blue Devils will be making their sixth straight appearance at

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The UBC Thunderbirds got off to a winning start in the Santa Clarita Bracket of the NAIA Baseball Championship Opening Round on Tuesday, defeating the second-seeded Northwestern Ohio Racers by a score of 4-2 in the first game for both squads at the event. The victory puts third-seed UBC (39-17) into a semifinal matchup against fourth-seeded Vanguard (Calif.), which will took place Wednesday (past the Tri-Cities NOW deadline) in Santa Clarita, Calif. Designated hitter Jerod Bartnik went 2-for-4 at the plate, including a two-run home run, his 10th this year, that opened the scoring in the bottom of the third inning. With one out in the third, left fielder Tyler Enns got hit by a pitch to get on base. Then Bartnik stepped up to knock the next pitch over the right field fence to make it 2-0 for UBC. UBC starter Alex Webb was rock-solid in picking up the win, while Port Coquitlam’s Curtis Taylor threw the final two innings, to collect his 12th save of the season.

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Jr. Adanacs rally to knock off New Westminster Klarner scored once and set up three others. James Baker also tallied. Drawing a pair of assists each were Sam DeGroot and Chase Malcolm. PoCo now sits tied for fifth place with a 1-3-1 record, while Delta is the last undefeated team. The Saints earlier looked primed for their second win of the season only to witness Langley race back with two goals in a span of 44 seconds to earn a 7-7 tie last Thursday. Sahawna Baker and Rennich notched two goals each, with singles by Nick Agnoletto, Mikey Lemond and Greg Lunde. Giulio Del Bianco kicked out 43 shots. PoCo hosts New Westminster on Friday, 8 p.m. at the PoCo Rec Centre, then travels to Nanaimo to take on the junior Timbermen on Saturday.

into a game thinking we are going to walk through the league we deserve to lose. We have to be ready to play hard each and every game.” Intermediates John Hofseth, who scored four goals in the season opener before being sidelined by a lower body injury, and Bowering, have looked very confident playing up, said Coyle. “I think it’s like a real long tryout period for a lot of guys and I can’t see a better way to do it,” he noted. “Guys get a great opportunity to show what they can do.” The Port Coquitlam Saints, meanwhile, leapt ahead 2-1 by the eightminute mark and tied 3-3 after one period, but couldn’t keep pace the rest of the way, falling 13-6 to the Delta Islanders on Saturday. Dylan Foulds and Tanner Rennich collected two goals apiece, while Ty

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sports@thenownews.com Mike Rybka’s goal with 2:09 left in the third period lifted the Coquitlam Adanacs past the New Westminster Salmonbellies 10-9 in B.C. Junior A Lacrosse League action on Tuesday. Rybka’s marker was the team’s third straight, erasing a 9-7 deficit. Coquitlam trailed 6-3 but pushed back to tie it to start the third — only to witness the Bellies reply with two goals in under a minute to start the final frame. But the Adanacs battled and stepped it up to prevail with a surge, with Reid Bowering and Evan Wortley drawing the teams even. It came on the heels of an 11-6 win over Burnaby, where Chase McIntyre would complete the hat trick late in the second period, along with four assists. And while the season is just three weeks old and a pretty large part of the core are still off at university, head coach Pat Coyle sees some encouraging signs. “We have some very good players,” he noted. “I like our work ethic, I like that they’re willing to learn but it still feels like the preseason. We’re still in a feeling-out process, really.” Losing to Victoria 11 days ago, 8-6 in overtime, is something that has served as a reluctant motivator. No one in the organization is happy after a loss, Coyle said. “I don’t think any of us like to lose, but it can be good motivator, hearing the other team celebrate. If we go

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pulls to warm up, and says the odd occasion now where he puts his elbow down for a ‘friendly’ it takes maybe five pulls before he’s done. “I never did the weights, the creatine powders... I worked out a bit but my arm didn’t need that bulk. I couldn’t straighten my arm for 15 years because as you arm wrestle at that level, you rip your [elbow] tendon and it heals. “It’s that ripping and healing that makes it possible. Your arm is constantly sore.” The learning curve wasn’t only physically painful — the road always begins with some humbling roadblocks.

“When I started in 1983 at 19 I thought I’d beat everybody, but instead was constantly thumped,” he recalls. “I learned from those lessons... Most people can’t handle the losing but you have to. It just motivated me. It became that no way was I going to take that [losing] sitting down.” He also did a stint as a referee, but Lemay says the decision to retire was made to spend more time with his family, as competitions required both travel and funds. The world titles were won in Moscow and California, and the nationals took him across the country. Only a few arm wrestlers are able to find a patron sponsor to help cover such costs.

“The better I got the more it cost, and I had to travel further and further to pull. At my peak I’d do about 200-300 matches a week and that would be my training. Your arm is always sore and that’s how you got stronger.” A member of the B.C. Arm Wrestling Hall of Fame, Lemay admits he misses the competitions and camaraderie that comes afterwards, but is glad to help younger guys gain the upperhand. “When I started to win in the mid-80s it was the beginning of my ‘Reign of Terror.’ No one could beat me. I was confident but I also had the technique and it became an instinct — no one was going to get around me. “It’s too bad that it’s such an obscure sport.”

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