The Tri-Cities Now August 27 2015

THURSDAY AUGUST 27, 2015

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New demo rules deal with rats

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jdeutsch@thenownews.com A rat problem in Coquitlam has pushed the municipality to come up with a first-of-itskind measure to keep rodents at bay.

Starting Sept. 1, anyone seeking a demolition permit in the city will need to make sure the buildings onsite are free of pests, such as rats.

The city will now require property owners to provide a report by a qualified pest control company certifying that all buildings and structures have been inspected for pest infestation, specifically rats, and that if any were found, measures have been taken to remove them.

The city’s manager of building permits, Jim Bontempo, said the new rules are an acknowledgment that there is a rat problem in the city and residents are concerned about it.

He explained the city mapped all the demolition permits in a one-year period and found a correlation between demolition activity and increased sightings of vermin.

“We felt it was at least worth a try to put it on a developer to be responsible that in working through their land development scheme, they do what they can to remove some of the problem,” Bontempo told the Tri-Cities NOW, noting the measures are the first he knows of in the region.

According to the city’s urban wildlife stats for 2014, 76 per cent, or 71 calls, to the municipality for pests were for rodents.

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As of Sept. 1, anyone seeking a demolition permit in Coquitlam will need to prove any buildings on the site are free of pests, including rats.

The second-highest number of calls, at just 10 per cent, were for birds/crows.

Bontempo also acknowledged the city doesn’t believe trapping all the rats from a demolition site is going to get rid of the problem entirely in the community, suggesting a key element is education.

“A lot of this, the message to the community is that a lot of controlling rat populations and movement is making sure you don’t provide food sources to rats,” he said.

He also contends the new measures won’t delay demolition permits unless the contractor fails to follow the rules, adding there is usu-

ally plenty of time to get certification before removing the home.

Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart said the new measures are one way to deal with an aspect of the problem, adding it’s the part of the issue the city can manage.

“It’s our responsibility to not send the rodents out packing,” he said. “It’s our responsibility to solve the problem before the house is taken down.”

While the mayor expects a backlash from developers and contractors, he doesn’t see the new rules as being unreasonable.

These are the documents an owner or agent must provide to the city, as of Sept. 1, to receive a demolition permit: • Agent form (if the applicant is not the registered owner of the property), • Current land title search, • Hazardous materials report (completed by a certified company), • Notice of project (form obtained from WorkSafe BC), if applicable, • Hazardous materials clearance letter (completed by a certified company, once all hazardous materials are safely removed), if applicable, • Waste manifest document, if applicable, • Report by a qualified pest control company certifying that all buildings and structures have been inspected for pest infestation, and • Demolition contractor name and phone number.

Trees suffer as dry weather continues John KURUCZ

jkurucz@thenownews.com The well-being of thousands of trees across the TriCities hangs in the balance, as parks staff grapple with reallocating resources to deal with prolonged dry weather.

Coquitlam boasts more than 13,000 trees in its public inventory, including 6,900 street trees along with 6,200 others found in parks.

Parks manager Kathleen Reinheimer noted the damage is evenly distributed across the city, and that mitigation efforts have included attaching tree watering bags to drought-stressed trees.

Parks staff are also handwatering floral displays and some shrub beds that are showing the worst impacts.

“Although we expect six to eight weeks of dry weather every summer, this is the

first time in my career that we’ve experienced the double impact of a very dry spring followed by a dry and hot summer,” she said.

Drought tolerance varies from species to species, though younger, more recently planted trees and shrubs are most susceptible to damage. Some species are more adapted to deal with drought and shed their foliage earlier, leading to the appearance that they’re stressed or dying.

Reinheimer said the city has increased the number of trees being watered by both a contractor and re-assigned staff, as well as the volume of water the most stressed trees are receiving.

“We have no way of estimating the cumulative damage,” Reinheimer said. “Trees and shrubs that have dropped

their leaves in response to the lack of water may recover once the rains return but it’s safe to assume that some of them will be lost.”

Port Moody has about 6,000 trees along boulevards and streets, with many others in parks and greenbelts that haven’t yet been counted.

Parks and engineering manager Neal Carley noted most trees and greenspaces are holding up well, though some pockets of foliage behind the rec centre died.

“Most of our grassed medians and boulevards have gone dormant,” Carley said.

“While this is natural and the grass will rebound, these areas are much drier than in recent years.”

Carley noted the city’s trees are well positioned to deal with extended drought due to a few factors: the majority

of trees are mature and have deep roots to access moisture underground, while most plant life in parks is indigenous and well established, making it more resilient.

The city has used recycled groundwater to aid the ailing plant life, and re-allocated $27,000 for enhanced watering efforts. Carley noted those funds have come from existing budgets and do not represent new spending.

In PoCo, meanwhile, culde-sac islands appear to be the most heavily impacted due to the heat given off by surrounding asphalt surfaces, according to parks manager Todd Gross.

Like in Coquitlam, PoCo is using bags to help young trees and shrubs retain water.

The city has 2,210 street trees and another 2,467 in parks. Native trees in green-

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These bushes behind the Port Moody Recreation Complex have been severely affected by drought. spaces haven’t been counted. and maintenance.

“All things considered, the Gross noted his department is working within its parks are holding up pretty budget, and is dealing with good,” he said. “The majorthe drought by shifting pri- ity of trees and plants are orities: less grass cutting and stressed, some worse than more tree and plant watering others.”

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GOT Clothing truck a hit NECK PAIN?

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jdeutsch@thenownews.com At first glance, it looks like a typical food truck.

But a closer look reveals that no food is being served out of the back of this vehicle.

Instead, it’s a mobile clothing store called Ardillas United.

The first of its kind in B.C., the truck is a partnership between two PoCo friends, Kora Pridy and Karolina Jasinski.

As Pridy explained, the two women had always dreamed of starting a retail business, so in 2014 they launched an online clothing store.

However, after doing a couple of pop-up shops, they realized people enjoyed touching the product, but a traditional bricks-and-mortar store wasn’t feasible for the pair, who work other fulltime jobs.

Instead, they stumbled on a growing trend south of the border of turning vehicles usually used as food trucks into clothing stores.

“This is just a fun and cheaper way to get our products out there,” Pridy told the Tri-Cities NOW. So earlier this year, they purchased an old Doritos truck they now call “Beastie” for $3,500, restoring it into a mobile boutique.

The 130-square-foot store features vinyl wood floors, ambient lighting, a spacious changing room, and displays for their new line of more than 300 items.

The Ardillas United Mobile Boutique even has a point-ofsale system that takes debit

Karolina Jasinski and Kora Pridy in ‘Beastie.’ and credit cards.

“It’s like a little shop on wheels. It’s the cutest thing,” Pridy said. “We’re so excited.”

Since July, the truck has been making the rounds at various festivals in Metro Vancouver. And so far, the women say, the response from the public has been beyond positive.

But operating a clothing truck does offer some challenges. There are different rules in each municipality, but so far the truck can only operate at festivals and on private property.

Still, SFU marketing professor Lindsay Meredith said he isn’t surprised to see a movement of mobile retail stores, suggesting they have a number of advantages, including cost, flexibility and the ability to set lower prices.

He noted owners avoid the bricks-and-mortar overhead, which usually makes up a substantial portion of operating costs.

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Meredith expects the business owners to face some obstacles, including from city councils and local retailers over licensing, and ICBC over insurance coverage.

“Give them full points,” he said. “They’re trying to be creative, they’re trying to look at a market opportunity and serve a real need out there.”

Pridy believes retail trucks could get really big in the Vancouver area.

“If there’s enough of us doing this, the Lower Mainland could see a lot of this,” she said.

In the future, Pridy said the pair would love to operate the truck full-time, but for now will stick with the festival circuit and private shopping parties.

If you’re interested in catching a glimpse of the truck locally, the women plan to set up at the upcoming food truck festival in Port Moody on Saturday, Sept. 19.

For more information, go to ardillasunited.com.

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A bastion of environmental stewardship in the Tri-Cities is no more.

Port Coquitlam’s Riverside Fly & Tackle closed its doors in late July, after more than a decade at the corner of Shaughnessy Street and Lougheed Highway.

A third-generation PoCo resident, shop owner Garry Elgear worked out of that location for 15 years.

Elgear didn’t respond to interview requests and calls to his store went to voicemail. The shop’s website is no longer online, and all of the merchandise has been removed from the store.

Elgear took to Twitter on July 25 to announce the shop’s closure.

“After 15 years in business I’ve decided to close the doors of Riverside thank you for all the support!!!” he wrote.

Riverside’s demise comes on the heels of a lengthy list of local and national accolades: the shop was awarded the 2015 Business of the Year Award in PoCo, and Elgear was one of 25 Tri-Cities residents to receive the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2013.

Last year he received a certificate of appreciation at the City of Coquitlam’s 11th Environmental Achievement Awards dinner, along with an award for environmental protection and enhancement at the City of Port Coquitlam’s Volunteer Recognition Awards in 2012.

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Garry Elgear, owner of the now-defunct Riverside Fly & Tackle in PoCo, organized a Coquitlam River cleanup for years.

Elgear also organized annual clean-up parties along the Coquitlam River, which removed thousands of pounds of garbage from the banks since their inception in 2001.

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Pile-driving has been going on for months at the PCT site, but is set to wrap up on Sept. 4.

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Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com Port Moody residents who’ve been dealing with noise for several months during expansion work at Pacific Coast Terminals should be getting a reprieve soon.

According to officials with the company, the pile driving that has been going on for several months on the site is scheduled to end on Sept. 4.

Wade Leslie, PCT’s vicepresident and general manager, said he understands the disruption the noise has had on residents, but noted the company has taken as many steps as it can to mitigate the problems, including using vibratory hammers, which are quieter, and conducting work during the middle of the day.

However, he acknowledged there was no getting around traditional pile-driving.

“Some people understand that and some people think we’re disingenuous but we really are trying to mitigate as best we can,” Leslie told the Tri-Cities NOW. “It [the site] just needs pile-driving. There’s no other way for the type of soil we have.”

The pile-driving is part of an expansion project for the company, specifically for a potash shed on the site that will hold 150,000 tons of material.

The end of the pile-driving doesn’t mark the end of the project, but Leslie noted the next phase of the work will be a lot quieter for nearby residents.

The expansion is part of a 33-year deal between PCT and K+S Potash Canada that the company hopes will keep the terminal operating for

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PCT expects to handle up to 2,150,000 tonnes of potash annually. The mineral, used in fertilizer, comes from K+S and is destined for markets in Asia and South America.

The terminal expansion is scheduled to be completed by the fall of 2016.

Since the pile-driving began several months ago, the City of Port Moody has received just four complaints from residents.

Mayor Mike Clay said the city conducted some sound level readings, noting the results were within the city’s bylaws. He added the company took steps ahead of time to mitigate the noise.

He said the city remains

interested in every stage of the project and in providing comments on aspects of the work including remediation and the impacts on marine ecology.

“We want them [PCT] to be strong and providing employment and economic base for the city into the future, but we also want them to be a good corporate citizen and we’re always working with them to make sure as much as possible is being done,” he said.

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City on track with rat plan

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t’s a problem no homeowner really wants to come across.

But increasingly in the Tri-Cities and the rest of Metro Vancouver, pests — more specifically, rats — are becoming a greater scourge.

In an attempt to deal with the problem, the City of Coquitlam announced changes to the way it hands out demolition permits.

To obtain a permit, the city will now require property owners to provide a report from a qualified pest control company certifying that all buildings and structures on the site have been inspected for pest infestation, specifically rats, and that if any were found, measures have been taken to remove them.

The changes take effect on Sept. 1.

Coquitlam is the first municipality in the region to put such measures into place.

Though it won’t solve all the rodent issues in the community, it’s certainly a good step for which the city deserves applause for thinking outside the box.

There will likely be some backlash by developers and contractors for the extra money they’ll have to fork out, at least for the report and possibly, the removal of rats.

But they need to keep in mind the city mapped out all the demolition permits in a one-year period and found a correlation between demolition activity and increased sightings of vermin.

What the results are saying is that rats are sent scurrying for new shelter after a demolition.

That leaves other homeowners in the neighbourhood to deal with the problem and potential costs of getting rid of the rodents.

City officials also insist the new regulations won’t hold up demolition permits, as long the contractor follows the rules. So it seems only fair the costs fall back on the developer or contractor to make sure the problem is dealt with from the beginning — and not transferred to others in the community.

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It’s beach vs. campaign GUESS WHAT’S WINNING DURING THESE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER

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ven for a political observer, it’s difficult to get too excited about an election campaign during the dog days of summer.

With the exception of political operatives, I suspect it’s the same thing for most people. Minds are elsewhere right now: the beach, barbecues, vacations, etc.

The pronouncements coming from politicians right now are background noise. They are being heard, but the volume is turned down low.

It’s not just because it’s the summer that the federal election campaign appears sluggish and distant. It’s also because its record length (11 weeks) means many folks are putting off “paying attention” in any serious way until voting day draws nearer.

I suspect the interest and energy will pick up after Labour Day, when vacations end, kids go back to school and a more normal routine — which includes the consumption of more media news stories — kicks into gear for many.

But of course, the campaign has been underway for a few weeks now and even if it’s not on everyone’s radar screen 24/7, it has displayed some glimpses of what to expect when things begin to heat up out on trail.

This month is like a lengthy warm-up before the big game actually begins. The key players have shown their campaign style and tactics.

Judging from what we’ve seen so far,

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we can expect the NDP’s Tom Mulcair to continue to be cautious in terms of policies and in dealing with his own side.

He’s been emphasizing things like law and order and child care and not taxes, and has ignored or kept out of sight his party’s sizeable pro-Palestine and antidevelopment factions.

Mulcair wants to make sure he doesn’t look threatening or radical, and simply wants to present a viable and reasonable alternative to a governing party that appears to be teetering.

The Conservatives’ Stephen Harper will continue his tightly-scripted, ubercontrolled approach to campaigning. He will continue to try to appeal to a minority of voters, most of them in southern Ontario, Alberta and parts of B.C. And his policy roll-out will continue to be aimed at older voters, who tend to vote in far greater numbers than younger ones. Harper is focused on the 39 per cent of the electorate who keep him in power, not on a majority of people.

The Liberals’ Justin Trudeau will continue just trying to be heard. He’s likely felt the slow start to the campaign the most negatively, as he appears to have the most ground to make up and so he needs people to pay attention.

But because he seems to be the underdog, any sign of rising fortunes for Trudeau may allow him to portray himself as the “comeback kid,” which can take on a momentum in the latter

stages of an election campaign (just ask Christy Clark).

So far, the three leaders are mostly shadow-boxing with each other. The lack of a mass-audience televised debate (the one that did occur had less than a third of a regular audience) has meant little direct interaction for them.

No issue has dominated so far. The Duffy trial has received, by far, the most media attention (nationally more so than locally) of anything, but it’s unclear whether it will cut into Conservative support come Oct. 19, which is still a long, long ways off.

I suspect scandals don’t move voters from one party to another as much as many folks in the media seem to think.

In the end, the economy usually trumps everything else and you can count on hearing a lot about that for the next seven weeks or so.

Make no mistake, the campaign will heat up next month. But until then, feel free to be focused more on the barbecue and the beach than on federal politicians.

Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.

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THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM As we pass the deadline for Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain commenter letters, many of those who were lucky enough to be deemed “directly affected” by this pipeline are pulling out of what they feel is a farce of a hearing process; at the beginning of the NEB process, many British Columbians who wanted to give comment were denied their opportunity.

I have submitted my letter, but, like many groups, individuals and fellow scientists who are hoping, perhaps illogically, that their comments will have some effect on the outcome of this project, I was not allowed to talk about one of my chief concerns: the carbon elephant in the room — climate change.

Climate change, caused largely by the burning of fossil fuels, has a direct impact on the health of all Canadians; the World Health Organization (WHO) is calling it a global public health crisis.

This directly affects me as I worry about friends and family struggling with asthma, the leading cause of hospitalization of Canadian children, triggered by plant allergens and air pollution, exacerbated by climate change.

It affects me that older loved ones are more threatened by increasingly dramatic heat waves, which are projected to become twice as deadly to vulnerable populations across Canadian cities by 2050 (Canadian Environmental Health Atlas).

In Canada, this is not nearly as devastating as it is in places like India, where over 2,000 people perished in heat waves this summer alone.

It affects me that we are seeing increasing droughts putting our food security at risk.

It directly affects me that warming conditions increase chances of vector borne diseases, such as lyme disease, which is now seen increasingly across Canada.

Lastly, though not exhaustively, it directly affects me that my favourite vacation spot in B.C.

is currently being ravaged by wildfires, which the International Panel on Climate Change suggests may be associated with climate change. My government must now spend hundreds of millions of dollars fighting fires, instead of investing in education and health care.

What is rarely talked about is that it directly affects me that I am not nearly as affected by climate change as our neighbours in the global south, who, despite their minimal contribution to rising CO2 levels, are increasingly plagued by hurricanes, floods, droughts and food- and waterborne diseases.

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the resources for mitigation and rebuilding, as we do.

It directly affects me that, by increasing oil sands productions, Canada, my country, is contributing to a phenomenon that former UN secretary general Kofi Annan reports is causing 300,000 deaths per year, mainly in developing countries.

While it might be unrealistic to say we are going to stop using oil tomorrow, expanding pipeline infrastructure is tantamount to saying we don’t care about climate change and how it affects our loved ones in Canada and fellow global citizens.

But then, I’m not allowed to talk about that.

Amy Lubik Port Moody

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stages of preparing for this weekend’s Ride To Conquer Cancer.

While the annual two-day, 200-kilometre trip to Seattle and back is a departure for the 23-year-old, it’s a challenge she’s taking in stride.

“I know it will be challenging and I am bit nervous, but I’m confident in my physical fitness abilities,” she said.

“It’s just a matter of getting on a bike, and putting in the right amount of time.”

As is the case with many participants, Kara’s connection to the ride came by way of tragedy.

When her grandfather died of leukemia five years ago, her initial goal was to pursue a career in oncology to pay tribute to his legacy. Her focus eventually shifted away from that field — she’s now pursuing work in the field of global health and development — though the spectre of the disease again reared its head.

Her uncle was diagnosed with cancer late last year, and the family was given a terminal diagnosis just three months ago. He died in June.

“I decided that becoming a doctor wasn’t for me, but I still wanted to do something, especially after my uncle was CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

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Another RibFest?

Jeremy DEUTSCH

jdeutsch@thenownews.com If you couldn’t get enough of Port Moody’s RibFest this summer, you’ve got about 10 months to prepare for Round 2. Organizers with the Rotary Club of Port Moody will be in front of city council in September to request support for a RibFest in 2016.

Rotary’s Ian MacPhail said a second RibFest is almost certainly a go, pending support from the city.

“In order for us to go forward, the city has to agree that they’re going to give us back the [Rocky Point] park [for the event] and help support us with some of the infrastructure … like they did this past year,” he told the Tri-Cities NOW, adding he expects all the ribbers to come back for a second year.

MacPhail suggested the idea is to get early approval from the city so organizers can start planning and get everything in place with sponsors for the next event.

The first RibFest, held

over three days in July, drew 40,000 people to the park.

The city provided in-kind support by handling things like policing and garbage removal, at a cost of about $20,000 to $30,000.

Organizers are looking at tweaking the event, by changing the date to the July 22 weekend to give it some distance from Port Moody’s other big festival, Golden Spike Days, which happens at the end of June.

While the festival itself will stay pretty much the same in that there will be five ribbers and some musical entertainment, MacPhail said organizers would like to include more businesses and tie the festival into other events happening around the city.

“The idea is to have a community event that highlights our community but also helps our businesses,” he said.

The beer garden at the festival may also be expanded.

Mayor Mike Clay said he supports a 2016 RibFest, suggesting the first one was a “tremendous” value for what

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it cost. He noted it received positive feedback from the community and had few issues in the way of policing.

“I think it’s the biggest thing we’ve ever had in Port Moody. Why wouldn’t you want to do it again?” he said, adding it was good for the local economy and brought people into the city.

The City of the Arts is quickly becoming a foodie destination, as a food truck festival is also set for Saturday, Sept. 19 at Inlet Park.

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She also raised the requisite $2,500 in donations diagnosed in October,” she needed to participate, and said. “I decided that this was initially keen to do the would be something really ride alone. She’s had a change of heart since cool to try and that time and tackle. It’s for has chosen to me, but also ride alongfor my whole side Team family because I decided that BC Cancer it’s given us this would be Foundation, all a positive outlook and something really which has so far raised something cool to try and $87,000 of positive to tackle. its $144,200 focus on after fundraising he died.”

–Jenna Kara, Ride goal.

With only to Conquer Cancer The B.C. a couple of participant chapter of the months’ worth ride has raised of prep time, Kara and her father embarked more than $59 million for canon a training regimen that cer research since its inceptook her across the Tri-Cities, tion, and about 10 teams are SFU, UBC, Vancouver and up made up predominantly of Tri-Cities residents. Dozens Mount Seymour.

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Jenna Kara is taking part in this weekend’s Ride to Conquer Cancer, after losing her grandfather and uncle to the disease.

experienced riders on the team, so it will be nice to have a number of people who I can share the experience with.”

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of others take part alongside different teams, similar to the way Kara is approaching the upcoming journey.

“It’s been great to hear everybody’s stories and go on training rides with the team,” she said.

“There are quite a few

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jdeutsch@thenownews.com Even as the trophy presentation began around the 18th green Sunday at the CP Women’s Open, kudos were pouring in for the Vancouver Golf Club and the host city, Coquitlam.

Large galleries were following the leaders for much of the weekend, as thousands of people streamed onto the course over the four-day tournament.

In the end it was 18-yearold Lydia Ko who walked off with her third Canadian title, but the course and city also proved to be winners, as organizers were expecting attendance for the tournament to be a record-breaker.

“It’s a great news story.

It continues to be the best attendance ever in [Canadian] women’s open history,” said tournament co-chair Paul Batchelor on

Saturday, noting the players were also asking if the tournament could come back to the club every year. “I was amazed at how many people were coming through the entranceways here today.”

In 2012, 77,000 people came out to the club to watch the tournament and that number was expected to be eclipsed by the end of this year’s event.

The finally tally for attendance isn’t expected to be known until later this week.

Batchelor believes this year’s increase in attendance and interest was due to a number of factors, including that 97 of the top 100 women in the world came out to play, and the success of the Canadian contingent with teen Brooke Henderson leading the way prior to the start of the week.

“You’ve got a lot of the top players right in the hunt,” he said.

But with the club hosting the LPGA for a second time in four years, it’s unclear when or if the tournament will come back.

Batchelor noted a lot of work goes into hosting the event, including the need for some 1,200 volunteers.

“I’m not going to say never, but it’s not up to me. It will be up to the membership here,” he said. “I really think if it comes back, it will be the members’ choice and again, doing the right thing for the

community.”

Coquitlam RCMP were in charge of security, taking care of traffic and crowd management, along with ceremonial duties. About a dozen officers worked the tournament.

“There’s only one word to describe it — the crowd was classy,” said RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung.

The tournament, and events before it, also raised a total of $1.2 million from sponsor Canadian Pacific for the B.C. Children’s Hospital.

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that transition a smooth one.

Bates noted that finances and scheduling are among the top concerns for parents heading into the first week of September.

Rest is also crucial — Bates suggests pushing back bedtimes by 15 minutes each day for a week prior to school to allow family mem-

bers a proper transition period to early wake up times for school.

Bates also notes that parental stress be kept separate from their kids, other parents or teachers.

“Try not to pass on your own worries onto the kids,” she said. “Manage your own anxiety through meditation,

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When it comes to the family pocketbook, Bates suggests developing budget priorities based around the w specific time of year.

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first and then clothes, etc. can be spread out over the first couple months of school as the weather changes,” she said.

“You don’t need to have winter clothes and jackets for September. Consider waiting until the weather starts to change to buy those items.”

It’s almost inevitable that children will at some point ask for gadgets, clothes or other items that their peers have. In instances where getting those things isn’t practical, Bates suggests having a one-on-one with your child to instill the concept of wants versus needs.

“Talk to kids about what’s realistic for your family,” she said. “Talk about what items are most important for them and if possible buy one of those items. If kids are older, talk to them about working or doing extra jobs to earn money to buy the items they want.”

Parents should also be mindful not to lump too much on to a child’s plate, as establishing too many plans and activities can almost have the reverse effect.

“Try to pick no more than two or three activities per child in a school year,” she said.

“Overscheduling can create its own anxieties for kids and parents. Also look at sharing pick up or drop off duties with other parents in the same activities.”

Bates said the stressors for kids usually

revolve around homework, their peer group and teachers. She notes that assigning a specific time for homework is important, along with allocating enough space for down time and relaxation. Bonding with friends from previous school years can also help the return to school.

“Talk to kids about expecting the best outcomes rather than assuming the worst — talk about a plan,” she said.

“If problems arise, they can come talk to you about helping with problem solving and that they have your support. Try to keep things positive.”

Bates notes that some level of anxiety is normal for this time of year, but maintaining consistent, open lines of communication are critical to overcome those feelings.

“Talk to kids about the nervousness without assuming that they are nervous: don’t ask them leading questions like, ‘Are you nervous?’ but rather, ‘What are you thinking about going back to school?’ she said.

“Exercise being open to talk and keeping things positive should be the priority at this time.”

Bates notes that if problems persist — trouble sleeping or eating, or constant worry, for example — parents should consult with a doctor or counsellor.

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The waterhole is both crowded and shrinking. The animals eye each other nervously. This is a hotly contested area, and newcomers aren’t welcome.

Yet the established brands find themselves suddenly shouldered aside by a new upstart with a brash chrome grille. What’s this? A Kia? Surely it should be taking its place over with the cheap seats.

But no, just as has been the case with nearly every reintroduced Kia model of the last few years, this new machine manages to hold its own both inside and out.

It’s got a longer feature list. It’s got amazing secondrow seats like a business class flight. The regulars are nervous. They should be.

Design:

The new Kia Sedona isn’t what you’d call wildly styled.

After all, there’s only so much a designer can get away with when the brief is, “box-with-sliding-doors.” Still, this being the top-flight SXL+ model, there are some exterior niceties.

Chrome 18” alloys contrast nicely with metallic-flake paint. LED accent lighting surrounds a well-chiselled face, and the overall silhouette and three-quarter-view is more conventional than the Honda Odyssey and the Toyota Sienna have become.

However, this is a minivan. Styling is not really a huge consideration, any more than the wrapping on your largest birthday present. Never mind how many bows it has – what’s in the box?

Environment:

As the top of the Sedona lineup, you expect the SXL+ to have all the usual features of leather and power heated seats and keyless entry. It does, but goes a little further, adding ventilation to those heated seats, a rear passenger sliding moonroof, and wonderful reclining second row seats - more on those in a bit.

For driver and passenger, the Sedona is essentially a Hyundai Genesis Sedan with more cargo space. You get nicely contrasting leather and lots of piano-black trim, plenty of the required multiple cubby holes and a dual-glovebox, and a two-tone dash layout that looks a little bit more entry level luxury sedan than haulthe-kids minivan.

Move around to the rear amenities, and it really does seem like this particular version of the Sedona isn’t for toddlers, but for those who appreciate the finer things in life. Celebrities in South Korea often prefer being shuttled around in the anonymity of a van as opposed to a limousine, and you get that kind of vibe from the SXL+.

The rear seats slide both fore-and-aft and side to side, and may be pushed far backwards and deeply reclined.

They come with folding footrests too, so you can really stretch out in back in captain’s chair comfort.

As a result, the third-row seat gets a little squished. Mid-trim Sedonas come with easier to access third-rows (the second row slides and folds more easily), but the SXL+ trim is sort of a four-person flagship with extra capacity when needed.

Out back, there’s the usual enormous amount of minivan room. The folding third row seats are a bit less solid-feeling than those in a Honda or Toyota, and they leave a bit of an exposed gap when folded. However, if you’re transporting a golf foursome, or picking up luggage at the airport, there’s loads of space.

Performance:

Power comes from the Hyundai/Kia 3.3L V6 found in multiple applications, here making 276hp at 6000rpm and 248lb-ft of torque at 5200rpm. That’s a few more horsies than most rivals, but the 3.3L has a relatively high torque peak.

For straight-line acceleration, a firm foot is necessary. However, even when loaded with people and accelerating up a steep highway hill, there’s plenty of punch, and the six-speed transmission works without calling attention to itself.

For this new generation of Sedona, Kia’s done much in the way of chassis stiffening, adding high-strength steel and basically making a better box. Handling is – well, it’s a minivan. However, having placed that asterisk on any performance figures, the Sedona actually carries itself well for such a large heavy vehicle. From the driver’s seat, it rarely feels ponderous, and is perfectly capable of holding its own on long highway sweepers.

And here’s where the SXL+’s rationale really starts to make sense. Out on the open road, the Sedona is wonderfully comfortable, quiet, and serene. It’s the only minivan in recent memory to come with radar-guided cruise control, so you simply set a reasonable speed, stretch out along with your passengers, and cover highway and interstate in leaps and bounds.

With so much cargo space to bring whatever or whomever you like along for the ride, it’s an ideal road trip machine. Grand Tourers are most often long and sleek coupes – here, a minivan manages to pull off pretty much the same job without effort.

Features:

The top-level Sedona is simply crammed with stuff to like, from those aforementioned heated-and-cooled seats, to adaptive cruise control, to automatic headlights and highbeams, blind-spot monitoring, and lane departure assist.

The eight-speaker Infinity audio is phenomenal.

Particularly useful in such a large vehicle is the combination of top-down, 360-degree camera and parking sensors. Putting the Sedona into a small parking space is just as easy as getting a subcompact car in there, and you’ll find yourself obsessing over getting it just-so every time. Power sliding doors and a power tailgate are handy, and the latter is automatically activated if you stand behind it for a few seconds – very useful if you’re returning with hands full of grocery bags.

Official fuel economy figures for the heaviest Sedona are a so-so 14.2L/100kms on the highway, and 10.5L/100kms in the city. The weight of all these features and the big 18” alloys and tires take their toll. Still, no proper-sized minivan is truly a miser, and the SXL+ does manage reasonable return on the highway.

Green Light:

Huge amount of features; smooth, quiet ride, excellent sound system; great chairs

Stop Sign:

Fancy second row chairs cut down on rear passenger space; slightly heavy and thirsty; modest torque

The Checkered Flag:

A business-class flight with sliding doors.

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Many parents contribute money toward the purchase of their teenagers’ first car.

But even those who don’t help kids finance the purchase of their first vehicle may still want to offer some advice as their teens start to look for the car they will no doubt remember for the rest of their lives.

Different drivers need different things out of their vehicles, so a car that might be perfect for adults will not necessarily be the best fit for teen drivers without much experience traversing the nation’s roadways. The following are a few factors to consider when helping teens find their first car.

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be difficult to control and are best suited to older drivers who already have years of driving experience under their belts. A mid-size sedan is big enough to protect teens and their passengers in the case of an accident, and such vehicles are small enough to handle easily.

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Wear and tear Teens’ first cars are often preowned vehicles, and such cars may have significant wear and tear on some important safety features.

Wear and tear may not be a reason to avoid purchasing a preowned vehicle, but parents may want to replace the brake pads and tires on recently purchased preowned vehicles. Brake pads in strong condition may prove the difference between avoiding an accident or getting into one.

In addition, poorly inflated or worn down tires pose a safety risk to teens and their passengers. If such features seem to be worn down, replace them before letting teens hit the open road on their own.

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or a number of reasons, walk-in clinics have become a necessary part of medical care.

These no-appointment clinics can be helpful if you have an urgent problem that doesn’t warrant a visit to the emergency department.

Examples include acute bacterial infections, such as bladder infections, ear infections or tonsillitis. Of course, if your family doctor is available, you should call the office first.

Sometimes it seems more convenient to pop into a walk-in clinic for a prescription for the medications you regularly take. However, you may need to wait several hours to be seen when you could have tried calling your family doctor’s office for an appointment.

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A guide to replacing siding

Few home improvements can transform a home more than the installation of new siding.

Replacing siding can be a costly venture, but the right siding will maintain its appeal for years to come.

Updated siding can improve a home’s energy value by enabling owners to save on heating and cooling costs. A new design and colour also can improve a home’s property value and set it apart from neighbouring properties. According to the Professional Builder’s Home Exteriors Survey, exterior design and materials used are a top priority for new home buyers. Project costs depend on the size of the home as well as which siding material homeowners choose. Considering new siding is a major renovation, it pays to get the job done right.

and contractors.

A contractor who takes shortcuts or improperly installs the siding may void a manufacturer’s warranty.

Always ask family members and friends for recommendations before choosing a contractor, and check out each prospective contractor’s work for yourself. Interview more than one contractor and compare both their costs and what they offer. Ask plenty of questions of the contractors, and avoid those who try hardsell methods. Questionable contractors may try strategies like a promise of a considerable discount if you “act now” or scare tactics that your home is unsafe in its present condition. Be sure the contractor carries general liability insurance as well as workers’ compensation insurance for their subcontractors. Ask for a licence number as well and verify its accuracy.

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Select a durable material

It is important for consumers to do their research when it comes to siding materials

Siding comes in all types of materials — from wood to plastic to fibre cement —

but vinyl is among the most popular due to cost and availability. Research how well particular brands of siding stand up to conditions and which are the least likely to crack, warp or discolour.

Also remember, vinyl and other synthetic materials have improved and can now mimic the look of many other materials for a fraction of the cost.

Calculate how much you need Before you price out siding with contractors, estimate how much you will need for your house. Consumer Reports suggests multiplying the height times the width of each rectangular section of your house in feet, going by what you can measure from the ground, to determine their areas.

Multiply the approximate height and width of gables and other triangular surfaces and divide each total by two.

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Vinyl siding can completely transform the look of a home and make it more energy efficient.

Consumers who do their homework will get the best value for their investments.

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Picking up autumn leaves

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eaves cascading down from trees indicate the arrival of autumn.

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Fallen leaves form a dense insulator to protect trees’ roots and prevent competing plants from growing.

Decomposing leaves also provide nutrients for the tree.

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And leaves left on the lawn through the winter can pose a threat to the grass.

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You can add the shredded leaves to a compost pile or use them to fill container plants before adding regular potting soil.

Insulation Collect leaves to mound over delicate perennial plants and shrubs.

The leaves will add more warmth to the soil and may help plants make it through

harsh winters.

Just remove the leaves slowly when spring arrives so that the soil underneath can get the sunlight and water it needs to thrive.

Leave some leaves in the yard so that animals can use them as nesting material and line their dens for the wintertime.

clear vases and put on display for a cheap way to showcase some autumn colour.

Preserve favourite leaves with a lamination machine or by sealing them between heated sheets of waxed paper.

Cut out the leaf shapes and use for hanging window decorations.

Stuffing

Recreation

Create whimsical scarecrows as part of your autumn decoration scheme.

Gather older clothes that you no longer use and stuff the sleeves of shirts and the legs of pants with leaves, which are less expensive and easier to come by than straw.

Use a few pieces of straw around the neck and hand areas of the scarecrow for visual effect.

Tie off with twine and display your scarecrow.

Bedding Chicken owners can use fallen leaves as bedding in their chicken coops.

Dry leaves also may create more comfortable and drier conditions for goats and other livestock.

Goats may look to recently fallen leaves as a nutritious food source.

Gather the leaves and let the goats munch before you further rake and compost the leaves.

Decorations Natural leaves can be used as decorations both inside and outside a home.

String freshly fallen leaves together and wrap them around a grapevine wreath for a rustic door decoration.

Leaves can be placed in

Keep pests out of your house

Human beings are not the only creatures looking for warm and cozy spots to ride out autumn and winter.

Very often wild animals see homes as the perfect spots to nest and survive the cold.

Fall is a great time to inspect your home top to bottom and make sure there are no points of entry for unwanted guests.

The Humane Society notes that deteriorated trim and fascia boards can make great entry points for animals like squirrels, raccoons, skunks, and possums.

Other animals may bed down under porches or decks

or even inside chimneys.

Seal any holes or repair points that are penetrable by cold animals.

Just be sure to inspect the home prior to sealing or capping any potential entry points to be certain there aren’t any animals already living inside.

Otherwise you can trap unwanted animals in your home.

Test possible entry points by sealing them loosely with a paper towel or insulation and see if the material gets pushed out.

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Leaves have long been

favourite toys for children, who eagerly await jumping into large piles of fallen leaves.

Fill paper bags with leaves and draw a target on the front.

Let kids test their skill aiming for the targets.

Children can camouflage their clothing with leaves and masking tape and have a more intense session of “hide and seek.”

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 28

Hominum Fraser Valley meets at 7:30 p.m. to help support gay, bi-sexual and questioning men with the challenges of being married, separated or single. For meeting location or information, call Art at 604-462-9813 or Don at 604-329-9760.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 29

Hyde Creek Watershed Society hosts a nature walk tour and training session at 9 a.m. at the Hyde Creek Education Centre, 3636 Coast Meridian Rd. in PoCo. The session will be led by member Ian Barrie and the group is looking for community members who would like to assist and lead future nature walks. Info: hcws.info@gmail.com or ww.hydecreek.org.

Port Moody Library hosts a celebration for members of the 2015 Summer Reading Club at 1 p.m. at the Inlet Theatre, 100 Newport Dr. Youngsters who completed 50 days of reading in Port Moody’s 2015 Summer Reading Club will receive a gold medal, and the ceremony will be attended by Port Moody Mayor Mike Clay, MLA Linda Reimer, and Royal Bank representative Laura Brooker, among others. Info: www.library.portmoody.ca or call 604-469-4577.

Sticky’s Candy Eagle Ridge hosts its second anniversary celebrations from noon to 4 p.m. at #309-1194 Lansdowne Dr. in Coquitlam. Contests, prizes, giveaways, candy tastings and more will be offered. Info: 604-474-3210.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 30

Coquitlam Crunch Crusaders head up a walk around Buntzen Lake at 6 p.m. The walk will take about two hours and attendees are asked to meet at the Old Buntzen Lake trail. Info: coquitlamcrunchcrusaders@gmail.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

Coquitlam Prostate Cancer Support and Awareness Group meets at 7 p.m. at the Pinetree Community Centre, 1260 Pinetree Way in Coquitlam. The evening’s guest speaker will be Marcy Dayan, who is from the Vancouver Prostate Centre. All those involved with prostate problems are urged to come and share their concerns and experiences in a strictly confidential atmosphere. There is no charge, though donations are accepted.

Info: Norm at 604-936-8703 or Ken at 604-936-2998.

Terry Fox Library hosts a discussion led by “professional orga-

nizer” Ranka Burzan from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Are you overwhelmed by a never-ending to-do list? Do you feel stressed and unable to sleep at night? Do you fear change or rejection? Is procrastination keeping you stuck and unproductive?

Burzan will show attendees three simple and easy techniques that will leave you feeling confident, energized and motivated. Info: 604-927-7999.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

Terry Fox Library hosts a Pyjama Storytime session from 6:45 to 7:15 p.m. at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Children and caregivers will be entertained with stories, songs, rhymes, and more at the Terry Fox Library. Kids are encouraged to wear their pyjamas and bring their favourite stuffie. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. Info: 604-927-7999.

Coquitlam Public Library, City Centre branch, hosts a session called the Art of Storyboarding for Teens from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at 1169 Pinetree Way. For teens between the ages of 13 and 18, the session will feature local artist Jamie McCarthy, who will show different ways of using pictures to tell a story, and lead teens through the process of creating their own storyboard. At the end of the session, the students can take their work home. The session is free, but registration is required. Info: cmiller@coqlibrary.ca or call 604-554-7339.

Hyde Creek Watershed Society holds its monthly general meeting at 7:15 p.m. at the Hyde Creek Education Centre & Hatchery, 3636 Coast Meridian Rd. in Port Coquitlam. The public is invited to attend the meeting, learn about what the group does and tour the hatchery. Info: hcws.info@gmail.com or www.hydecreek.org.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

TriCity India Heritage Arts & Culture Society celebrates the launch of the Traditional India Series at 6:30 p.m. at Masala Junction, located at 3180 St. Johns St. in Port Moody. Local philosopher Shailendra Pathak will open the launch with writings of tradition and heritage rendered as poetry in the form of Urdu and Hindi ‘Nazm’ with English translations. Admission is $17. Info: Suman at 604-566-4222.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

Port Coquitlam Junior-Senior High School 50-year reunion kicks off at 5 p.m. at the PoCo Inn and Suites Hotel, 1545

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Anyone who was ever a member of the first class to attend the former Port Coquitlam Junior Senior High School from grades 7 to 12 is invited to attend, along with spouses or partners. Attendees are asked to bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the SHARE food bank. Info: srbikers12@gmail.com or louiselevis@gmail.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

Burke Mountain Naturalists meet at 7:30 p.m. Como Lake United Church, 535 Marmont St. in Coquitlam. Local biologist Adrienne Peacock will give a slide presentation on the wildlife native to the Peace Valley and how it could be affected by Site C. Free and all are welcome. Info: 604-936-4108 or www.bmn. bc.ca.

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Terry Fox Library hosts a Lego Club gathering from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in Port Coquitlam. The event is for kids between the ages of five and 10. Come play, create and experiment. Info: 604- 927-7999.

Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club meets at 7 p.m. in the McGee Room at the Poirier Community Centre, located at 630 Poirier St. in Coquitlam. Bring your stamps to buy, sell, trade.

Info: www.stampclub.ca or 604-941-9306.

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A’S TRAIL IN MINTO RACE

Brendan Bomberry and Austin Staats scored 20 seconds apart and put the Coquitlam Adanacs on their heels early in Game 3 of the Minto Cup championship on Tuesday.

The pair of Six Nations Arrows set a tone that the visiting B.C. champs couldn’t erase as they fell 8-5, and now trail the best-of-seven series 2-1.

Game 4 was played Wednesday in Ontario, past the Tri-Cities NOW’s deadline.

Six Nations led 3-0 and 6-2 before Coquitlam put together a successful drive.

Cole Shafer scored late in the second period and Andy Campbell began the third to make it a twogoal difference, but the Arrows replied and would do so the rest of the night.

The game ended with a flurry of penalties.

The Adanacs began the series with a polished 9-7 victory last Saturday. In that game, the visitors set the tone with leads of 4-2 and 7-4, with Shafer finishing with three goals and two assists.

Six Nations knotted the series 1-1 a day later with a dramatic 9-8 overtime decision.

To follow the series, go to pointstreaksites.com/ view/mintocup/home-page-657.

EXPRESS HIT ICE IN POCO

Nearly a week into training camp, the players are itching to play another team.

The Coquitlam Express launch the preseason tonight (Thursday) in Langley, then host the same Rivermen on Saturday (Aug. 29), 7 p.m. at the Port Coquitlam Rec Centre, with admission by donation to the local foodbank.

The club also ventures to Hope on Sept. 1 to play Chilliwack, and hosts Wenatchee Sept. 3 at the Burnaby Winter Club.

The B.C. Hockey League regular season gets underway Sept. 12 when Coquitlam visits Chilliwack Head coach Barry Wolff was also announced as one of the coaches who’ll be behind the bench for Canada West at the 2015 World Junior A Challenge, which goes Dec. 13 to 19 in Whitby, Ont.

POCO PAIR GET POOL CALL

Softball Canada announced its list of 41 athletes for the 2016 Women’s National Team Pool, and a pair of Port Coquitlam talents are front and centre.

Veteran Canadian national team member and shortstop Jenn Salling is joined by catcher Charlotte Dolan.

Salling was a member of the national team that won gold at the Pan American Games earlier this month and has competed at the Beijing Olympics.

Dolan, 24, attended UCLA on a fastball scholarship and played with the Canadian junior team.

The focus is to prepare the national team for the Women’s World Softball championships next July.

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sports@thenownews.com It was a homecoming like few others for Coquitlam’s SooBin Kim. Family and friends walked the course alongside her, cheered her great shots and bit their lips on a few tough ones. When her putter was finally parked into her bag for the last time Sunday, the 22-year-old considered it a great weekend.

The first-year LPGA tour member wrapped up the Canadian Pacific Women’s Open by shooting 1-under par on Sunday, placing her tied for 54th overall at Coquitlam’s Vancouver Golf Club.

Although the final round saw her bogey two of the last three holes, the whole experience was one where she felt both at home and gaining ground.

“It’s definitely not the finish I wanted to make but I played my hardest out here, and with a lot of pressure here I think I overcame it,” said Kim. “In general I had my friends out here and I think it was a good week for me. It was good to be back home.”

After making the cut Friday with rounds of 73 and 71, the Gleneagle Secondary alumna struggled Saturday with a 3-over par 75. As an ongoing lesson, the day that featured five bogeys was part of her growth as a freshman looking to make her way on the pro tour.

“After you make the cut you feel like you want to do more. Forcing myself to play better is not the key for me to play my better rounds,” she noted. “I think [Sunday] I was focused on having fun out there, I had my best friend on the bag today because my coach couldn’t be here. “[Saturday] there was too much pressure, just forcing things kind of got my strokes up.”

In the end, earning a third straight paycheque — this time $6,777 — and standing among her fellow competitors, is something she’s encouraged by. Kim currently sits 93rd on the tour moneymaking list with $63,522 — after qualifying for her LPGA card at Q-school late last fall as the No. 1 ranked women’s golfer in the NCAA. As she learns the serious side of the business, Kim remarks how important it is to enjoy the day, no matter the lie.

“I like to have fun out on the golf course.

I do stress here and there when I make a bad shot but you can’t drag that along,” she remarked. “I like to be a little mellow on the golf course. A nice joke puts a smile on your face, not just me but people who are

LISA KING/NOW

Coquitlam’s SooBin Kim will look to extend her stretch of three straight cuts made on the LPGA tour this week at the Yokohama Tire Classic in Alabama. helping out.”

Balance that with the serious elements of setting up house in Las Vegas on her own, spending much of the season using local, unfamiliar caddies and the pressure of making the cut on a weekly basis.

The whole experience does have its trap-

pings, not unlike the weekly challenge of a new greenway in a different town. But the fact that she’s making a living playing golf, a game she grew to love as a teenager in Coquitlam, isn’t lost on her.

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Chow eager to hit her mark in Iowa Dan OLSON sports@thenownews.com The view from the balance beam can be both inspiring and scary.

Alone on that thin bar of wood, barely wider than two toes, many high hopes have been achieved and dashed.

Port Coquitlam’s Nicole Chow is glad to be in the former — as she prepares to settle into a new life on campus at the University of Iowa.

The TAG gymnastics athlete is transitioning from high school to college with a scholarship to an NCAA Div. 1 program, preparing to balance the twin tests of university education and collegiate competition.

Chow said her new landing pad is a culmination of so much effort and sacrifice by so many. Launching a new life involved some tough choices, she said.

“I think it was just cool to be able to keep competing in what I love to do, and go to school for it. I think that’s just a win-win,” said Chow, 17. “I visited three schools, all in the same area. I visited Ohio and Illinois as well as Iowa.”

Joining the Hawkeyes was a I think I just like fairly easy decision when the to go and do my offer was placed before her.

“I was deciding between best, work hard Iowa Illinois. At first Iowa and just excel as didn’tand contact me so it was ‘OK, far as I can go.

I was set on going to Illinois…’ but [when I visited] Iowa just –Port Coquitlam’s felt like home, you know. All Nicole Chow the kids and the coaches were just so amazing.”

Although the big step to university life remains her focus, a knee injury suffered late last year has thrown a different curve to the five-foot tall gymnast.

Although the rehab has gone well, finding that confidence zone in trusting that repaired ACL has been a huge process.

“She was a little bit hesitant at first, and that’s natural. She’s getting there and I have no issues that she won’t get over this,” remarked TAG coach Barb Fraser. “You can’t ask for more than going to a university to rehab for this — they are 100 per cent on it, the medical team there [is] 24/7 and they don’t release you unless you’re 100 per cent ready.”

Chow’s accomplishments are framed around more than a decade of competing. At last year’s nationals she placed fourth on the beam and sixth on uneven bars.

Although a regular top-10 finisher, the softspoken teen said confidence has been a hurdle in the past. Focusing mentally on preparation is where she continues to strive to improve.

LISA KING/NOW

Eager to put a knee injury behind her, Port Coquitlam’s Nicole Chow takes the next step in her athletic and academic career as a freshman at the University of Iowa.

“I don’t like to think about the pressure,” said Chow. “I think I just like to go and do my best, work hard and just excel as far as I can go.”

In 2008 the barely 10-year-old gymnast posted the third-best all-around score in novice with a gold on floor, silver on beam and bronze on vault. Chow placed eighth overall in the 2011 junior women’s division.

Building a steely determination through years of training has paid off, and Fraser said Chow’s development has been extremely gratifying, having been one of her first students when she relocated to B.C. “She was just a little thing that cried all the time in the gym,” recalled Fraser of a timid six-year-old. “I was new to the gym and the coach warned me ‘Don’t worry about this one, she’ll cry

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all the time even if you don’t say boo to her.’

“She’s come a long way but she is an emotional child, and tears easily, but she works harder than half the team.”

For Chow, the tough lessons learned in the gym have translated into a strong grip on how to achieve her goals. Along with a loving rivalry with her older brother Tim, who plays junior B hockey, her family has been constant supporters.

Now, the next leap may take her to a new place, but Chow knows she’s ready.

“I think it’s just going to be a big change, not seeing the same people you see every day. I’m going to be an international student so that’s going to be weird,” she noted.

“I’ll always come back. PoCo is kind of home, the place I always come back to.”

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Coquitlam-Moody Reds coach Randy Downes, right, is proud of his team’s performance at last week’s peewee nationals, where they finished second. game B.C. was playing catch-up from the start. the Coquitlam coach. “We definitely were leftJack Yaremko would score the Reds’ first run bat heavy and teams were trying to figure that in the second on a Kent Johnson single to make out, and [Lanaudiere] did.”

B.C. also topped Team Alberta 7-2, with it 2-1. After falling behind 4-1, the Coquitlambased crew cut the deficit again when Carlin Jude Hall earning the win with a four-hit performance, Team Ontario 3-1, as Dick tossed Dick tripled and scored on Clark’s sac fly.

Over the six-game tournament, Downes said 4.1 innings, and another Quebec team 18-6.

In the latter tilt, Yaremko picked up the ‘W’ it became evident that opposing teams were noticing the Reds heavy lefthanded batting despite staying on the mound for just two outs. order. That would come to play in the final, Dick would finish with a pair of home runs in that contest, including a three-run shot, while he noted.

“At that point we were struggling to string Russell Young scored two runs and drove in something together, but we got our hits,” said a run.

said Kim. “I’m getting more experience and you [go] through the bad stuff and also go through the good stuff. You meet new people and everyone has to start somewhere, and I’m kind of fitting in, getting there.”

The Vancouver Golf Club provided a familiar backdrop, one she had played dozens of times as a teenager who held her first clubs at the age of 12. Coming on the heels of her best showing two weeks ago at the Portland Classic, where she placed 13th, Kim said it was a treat to play the course before an appreciative, supportive crowd.

“For me I think this course is very comfortable. Obviously the front nine is a little tougher but for me it’s very comfortable. I think the greens are very tricky, but in general the course is challenging, it’s testing our skills to prove we belong out here on the weekend. It’s not easy,” she noted.

With Alabama now the last stop, and a top80 placing for the year depending on a strong finish, Kim is weighing her options. She had originally planned to pick up her studies at the University of Washington, where she stands just a couple of credits from graduating.

Now, the likeable one-time Canadian junior champ is leaning towards rest and reflection.

“I was actually going to go back to school but I think it was overwhelming being on tour, travelling by myself, handling everything was kind of too hectic,” she said. “I think I want to take a little break, a month or two, and then start fresh next year.” .com

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The host Elites won the peewee national crown Sunday with a one-sided 13-3 victory over the B.C. champions in a game where seven errors played a big part in the result.

Lanaudiere scored two runs in the first and five more in the second, but both times CoquitlamMoody were one out away from exiting the inning without surrendering a run.

“There wasn’t an easy error in the bunch, it was a case of [Lanaudiere] just hitting the ball hard and the all-dirt infield made everything come off the bat that much quicker,” said Downes, whose team plays on an artificial turf infield.

“Every kid in their lineup got a hit, even the scratch infielders squared up,” he noted. “They were relentless.”

Although the Reds did answer the Elites’ opening runs with two of their own, there was no answer for the Quebecers’ consistent bats.

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$159b/w

CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY

FULLY LOADED, MEDIA CENTER, DUAL POWER SLIDING DOORS #5862

OR

#6103

2014

(FULL LEATHER INTERIOR)

$11,888

(DVD ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM) FULLY LOADED, MEDIA CENTER, DUAL POWER SLIDING DOORS

All Payments are calculated biweekly over 96 months @4.89% 1) $30,717TP 2) $33,155TP 3) $33,552TP 4) $35,050TP

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2015 GMC ACADIA

84

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2

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5

2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

2015 CHEVROLET SPARK

2015 CHEVROLET TRAX

2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE

2015 GMC SIERRA TRUCK

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2015 CHEVROLET IMPALA

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5

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All prices and payments are net of all incentives and are plus taxes, levies and $495 documentation fee and $100 Air Conditioning Tax. Vehicles are not exactly as illustrated. All financing is OAC. All payments are bi-weekly based on a 96 mo term. 5.24%APR

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