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Inside the UBCM: a rookie visit WE FOLLOW A FIRST TIMER AROUND B.C.’S BIGGEST MUNICIPAL POLITICAL GATHERING
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wonders what the numbers jdeutsch@thenownews.com are for PoCo. That’s just one nugget Every year, hundreds of politicians of every stripe and of information from the level of government gather 90-minute session that catchfor the annual meeting of the es Dupont’s attention. A break in the morning Union of B.C. Municipalities. The week-long confer- session gives her a chance ence, currently underway at to commiserate with Pollock the Vancouver Convention and fellow councillor Mike Centre, is an opportunity for Forrest. And the conversation is local elected folks to meet with their peers and provin- what you’d expect from a cial counterparts to discuss bunch of PoCo councillors: they talk pola number of itics. issues facing Next up municipalities. is a second While attenthat tion on the ... if you’re taking session f o c u s e s annual meetit seriously, on mental ing doesn’t health, more really start there’s a lot of until delegates valuable learning specifically, a presentabegin voting opportunities. tion from the on the dozens Prince George of resolutions, –Coun. Laura RCMP on its the Tri-Cities Dupont Car 60 proNOW decided gram, which to shadow a has officers new councillor through her first experience partner with a nurse to handle mental-health calls. at the event. Dupont suggests it’s It’s a sunny fall Tuesday in Downtown Vancouver, and important to hear how other among the hundreds walking communities are handling the halls of the conventions issues similar to those facing centre is PoCo Coun. Laura PoCo. Before she heads in, she Dupont. Armed with a conven- laments the cost of being in tion program and a pen, the Vancouver for the UBCM rookie councillor starts her meeting. She arrived day at the in the morLarge Urban ning by bus, Communities after staying forum. at her sister The sesShe’s doing in-law’s place sion, on the great. She’s in Dunbar. second floor really intelligent, She said of the convenshe’s surtion centre, she’s very prised by just is focused on passionate and how expenaffordable her heart is in sive it is to get housing. a hotel durDupont, the right place. ing the meetwho is sitting –Coun. Glenn Pollock ing, and even beside fellow by how much PoCo Coun. Glenn Pollack, is scribbling parking costs. She appears to down notes as four panellists be wrestling with keeping her expenses for the week to a talk. She reflects on the fact that minimum, but also wanting 40 per cent of people rent- to be fully involved in the ing in Vancouver are paying conference. A couple of years back, a more than 30 per cent of their income towards rent, and number of politicians both in
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and Port Moody’s Robert Vagramov and Coquitlam’s Chris Wilson. The group is heading outside the convention centre, up the street to the YMCA for a session hosted by the Columbia Institute-Centre for Civic Governance. It’s a left-leaning group that focuses on social issues like climate change. And it’s around this issue that Dupont is most passionate. She helped push for the City of PoCo to adopt the Blue Dot declaration earlier this year. The David Suzuki Foundation’s Blue Dot campaign is pushing for Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms to recognize the right to a healthy environment. She says issues like Blue Dot and being involved in groups like the Columbia Institute are where she finds her inspiration.
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“He was so inspiring and made me feel energized to roll up my sleeves to dig deep and do better to keep our community healthy,” she said. “The right to a healthy environment is the vital piece if we want a healthy community.” The evening also gives Dupont time to reflect on her entire day at the conference. “It’s crazy busy is what it is,” she says. “From a first -time experience, you kind of have to take it all in before you can process it.” But after attending her first UBCM, she’s convinced the convention is worthwhile and is eager return next year. “It’s really busy, there’s nice receptions and stuff, but if you’re taking it seriously, there’s a lot of valuable learning opportunities,” she says. On Wednesday, Dupont got up and did it all over again.
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Maja Paderewska, 33, was found dead in her parents’ Coquitlam townhouse on Feb. 23, 2014. found the body of a woman inside the home. A man was arrested at the scene. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team said at the time the 27-year-old suspect lived there with his parents, who were not home. The victim did not live in the townhouse. Details of the alleged crime have never been made public. Paderewska was a business teacher at North Surrey
Secondary School. Students posted condolences on social media sites following the death of the teacher, who, by all accounts, was caring, encouraging and a friend to those she taught. Paderewski, who has been held at the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital since his arrest, was also recently found fit to stand trial. The case was one of two homicides in the Tri-Cities in 2014.
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suspect was able to defraud a number of people using this method, but wouldn’t say how much each victim lost. “We just want residents in our community to be aware of this type of scam,” said RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung, adding the investigation continues. “If people come to your house and ask for money for a tow truck or other charitable donations, verify their claims first before giving them anything. Canvassers
and volunteers from genuine charities have no problem showing their work identification or credentials. If someone asks for money to pay for a tow truck because they just had an accident, offer to help them by calling the police for them instead, and not giving them cash.” He also suggested some people give money just to get the person to go away, but added doing so usually means the person continues to visit the neighbourhood.
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Don’t count Harper out THOUGH SOME THOUGHT HE WOULD LOSE, THE PM IS NOW GAINING GROUND
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hat was not considered even a remote possibility by many just a few months ago now has to be taken seriously: Stephen Harper and the Conservative Party may yet win this federal election. His political opponents and much of the public have long been ready to put Harper and his folks on the political scrap heap. That may still happen, but the fact is there appears to be more life in the ruling Conservatives than many had thought possible. The Mike Duffy scandal has come and gone, at least for now. Harper has been beat up in the media for various other controversies — the Syrian refugee crisis, dumb candidates who’ve had to resign, a sluggish start to his campaign, hiring a ruthless political advisor from Australia, to name just a few — yet he has persevered, at least in one opinion poll after another. How on Earth could this have happened? How could someone who is so vilified by his opponents even stand a chance of winning an election? Several factors are working in Harper’s favour, and they won’t disappear from view before the Oct. 19 vote. First and foremost, it is clear that the economy is emerging as the defining issue with the electorate.
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Traditionally, this is an issue that works better for the Conservatives than the other parties. Older voters (who vote in far greater numbers than younger voters) are usually more cautious about wanting a government to make major moves that may risk the economy’s health. They generally favour a go-slow approach that doesn’t involve spending huge amounts of money on something. For the most part, Harper fits that bill nicely. In contrast, Liberal leader Justin Trudeau has boldly come out in favour of running deficits to pay for infrastructure projects, and NDP leader Tom Mulcair also wants to spend a lot of new dollars (albeit while balancing the budget) on pet programs like a $15-aday daycare initiative. Trudeau and Mulcair also want to make various tax changes. Those changes make their base of voters happy, but likely firm up Harper’s support as well. Harper insists he alone can provide economic security for the country. He is also playing another related card — national security. While it was at first thought that the Syrian refugee crisis would somehow hurt him with the electorate, the precise opposite seems to have happened. One can even argue that Harper has exploited the issue by leaving the impression his two opponents would open the country’s floodgates to refu-
gees without proper security checks (a claim without any foundation, but this isn’t the first election campaign that features overheated rhetoric or downright misleading claims against an opponent). Harper has managed to fire up his base of voters on issues like these. He has been accused of playing fear-based politics, but that accusation has been laid before and likely has little traction with most voters. Finally, as the campaign draws to its final weeks, voters start to pay more attention to it. The voters know Harper and likely have their minds made up one way or another about him already. But they don’t know Mulcair or Trudeau, to anywhere near the same degree. Many people are only taking a hard look at them for the first time (most people don’t watch or care about question period in the House of Commons). The fact that neither Mulcair nor Trudeau have been able to pull away from each other, or from Harper, suggests they haven’t caught on with the majority of voters. To beat Harper, one of them has to establish himself as the clear alternative and so far neither has (a reflection, perhaps, that while voters say they want change they may actually be fearful when they realize what that change may look like). It may remain a tight, three-way race until the end. And if that’s the case, the one who benefits most from that scenario is the guy currently in the Prime Minister’s Office. There are still more than three weeks to go, but don’t bury Stephen Harper just yet. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.
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I was very disturbed by the political cartoon in the Sept. 17 issue of the Tri-Cities NOW. The whole world was horrified at the sight of the little Syrian boy who washed up along the shore of Turkey. I remember seeing that picture on the local news and I cried for an hour after seeing that image. I understand the point that is trying to be made with this particular cartoon, but I personally think it’s disgusting and in very poor taste to depict the little boy in a “cartoon.” This boy has family who live in Coquitlam and I can’t even imagine how they would feel seeing this. I think the cartoonist could have drawn a migrant ship with refugees aboard to make her point and without possibly offending someone. Anything involving children needs to be handled in a more sensitive and respectful manner. Kyla Skaalid Coquitlam •••
Editorial cartoons are meant to be thought provoking, often satirical takes on politics and the world we live in. I’ve seen cartoons push those boundaries, but when they do there is usually a point. I can live with the press printing the horrible picture of poor Aylan on the beach. This is a news story that provokes debate on real issues. For your paper to publish a drawing of the drowned boy, and then somehow make the stretch to a Harper budget, is in extremely bad taste. I am all for pushing the envelope of political satire, but in this case the line was crossed. This was a tasteless and vulgar piece to include in your paper. Chris Verbeek Coquitlam
CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME Re: “Take care of our own first,” letter to the editor, Thursday, Sept. 17. Kudos to Mr. Swanson. I am a firm believer that charity begins at home and that we
should fix our backyard first, before we offer millions in aid and refuge to nations that are undergoing upheavals. It seems to me that the powers that be are quick on the draw to offer these things but cannot find the funds to help the homeless, mentally ill, get rid of food banks, cut long waits for medical help, etc. The list is long but these are just a few that should be dealt with. I would also like to say to the bleeding hearts that stir up these rallies, where are you when issues of homelessness, lack of care for mentally challenged, etc. occur? It seems that these issues are not worthy causes for you to arouse awareness. What a shame that you people cannot see the forest for the trees. H. Allen Port Coquitlam
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hit the nail on the head (play on words) regarding the massive 90-plus-acre residential and office construction in New Westminster, planned to border Coquitlam. I am waiting to hear from emergency services at the Royal Columbian Hospital if they were consulted by their city. Yes, we do have our own traffic nightmare brewing along North Road. One wonders how Burnaby and Coquitlam staff worked out those traffic issues. Everyone in these highrises will own a car or two and it will be a test for us old timers who were used to a steady flow on all our arterial streets. It might not be such a problem for the new residents who do not have memories of getting down the street without much of a delay. So, good for our mayor and let’s hope the developers do not have the last word on such important decisions throughout the region. The term “higher density” is coloured as a good thing, but we need to hear the words “over developed” in the dialogue of our city traffic planners from time to time. Brian Robinson Coquitlam
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in cities and communities,” a city press release said. There are also three debates scheduled in October. The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce will host allcandidates debates for each riding, with Port MoodyCoquitlam on Monday, Oct. 5 at the Inlet Theatre in Port Moody, and Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam. The two debates are scheduled to run from 7 to 9 p.m. Candidates for Port Moody-Coquitlam include Jessie Adcock (Liberal), Fin Donnelly (NDP), Tim Laidler (Conservative) and Marcus Madsen (Green). The Burquitlam Community Association will also host an all-candidates debate for the Port Moody-Coquitlam riding on Thursday, Oct. 8 at Banting Middle School from 7 to 9 p.m.
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Notice of 2015 Tax Sale The annual tax sale will be held on Monday, September 28, 2015 at 10:00 in the Forenoon in the Council Chambers of the City of Coquitlam, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, B.C. The following properties will be offered for sale unless delinquent taxes with interest are paid prior to the sale, by cash, money order or certified cheque. Purchase of tax sale property is subject to tax under the Property Transfer Tax Act on the fair market value of the property. For further information, please contact the Revenue Services Department at 604-927-3050. The City of Coquitlam will appoint a person to bid at Tax Sale for the municipality. Folio 00053263 00775003 00788000 02286200 02455000 03493172 05566057 05757119 05790188 06712062 08552054 08683000 09527000 13946652 13946748 16045002 17435000 20255000 32599126 32599262 32599397 32599468 32924405 32924433
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Notice of Public Hearing
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, September 28, 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
Text Amendment – Building Size Regulations in the RS-1, RS-3, RS-6, RT-1 and RT-3 Zones
The City has undertaken a Large Homes Review over the past year focused on regulations relating to building mass and size for single-family homes in Coquitlam. The intent of Bylaw 4587, 2015 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to adjust how the maximum permitted perimeter wall height and perimeter wall area regulations are administered in the Zoning Bylaw, to reduce building mass for single-family residential dwellings, duplexes, triplexes and quadruplexes. The amendment proposes modifications to Section 11 Building Size of the RS-1, RS-3, RS-6 One-Family Residential zones, the RT-1 Two-Family Residential zone and the RT-3 Triplex and Quadruplex Residential zone within Parts 10, 11, and 12 of the City’s Zoning Bylaw.
zones. The proposed amendment includes the following modifications: • The definition of PWH would be amended to clarify how it is measured; • Section 11(a)(i) of the applicable zones would be amended to modify how the slope of the lot is taken into account when determining average PWH; • Section 11(a)(ii) of the applicable zones is proposed to be amended to allow portions of the building to extend outside the plane formed by the 45° rule without being penalized; and • The proposed revised Section 11(a)(iii) of the applicable zones would also bring consistency to the slope calculation method used in PWA calculations. Copies of the bylaws, associated maps and supporting staff report are available for viewing on the City’s website at www.coquitlam.ca/publichearing.
If approved, the application would facilitate amendments to both the perimeter wall height (PWH) and perimeter wall area (PWA) regulations within the applicable
Any person wishing further information or clarification with regard to the proposed amendments should contact Jim Bontempo, Planning and Development Department, at 604-927-3465.
Item 2 Addresses: 941 and 945 Stewart Avenue
Item 3 Address: 1016 Quadling Avenue
The intent of Bylaw 4577, 2015 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the subject properties outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw 4577, 2015 from RS-1 One-Family Residential to RT-1 Two-Family Residential.
The intent of Bylaw 4588, 2015 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the subject property outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw 4588, 2015 from RS-1 One-Family Residential to RT-1 Two-Family Residential.
If approved, the RT-1 Two-Family Residential zone would facilitate a subdivision of the existing two (2) lots into three (3) lots. Development of one single-family home with either a secondary suite or carriage house would be permitted on each property.
If approved, the application would facilitate the development of a duplex on an existing lot.
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 September 17th to September 28th 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. 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 parties concerning any of the bylaws described above after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. Marnie Burnham Deputy City Clerk
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She graduated from high school last spring, and spent time cooking and taking part in activities with her family. Her mom barely left her side during those 16 months. “I’ve never met anyone as courageous as my daughter,” her mother said. “The only consolation is that my daughter is free of pain.” Since August, Brianna was allowed to go home for
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their difficult time. “The help and love they have given to Brianna is just incredible,” Marites said. Funeral services for Brianna will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26, at Riverside Community Church in PoCo, followed by a celebration of life and reception. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to the oncology department at BC Children’s Hospital.
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oldest variety is Praestans Unicum, which has intensely red blooms and a creamy line hugging each leaf edge. China Town is another. It has white and green variegation followed by a pink bloom. New Design is similar. Yellow Wave is colourcoordinated with broad yellow stripes on its green leaves — the golden flower arrives later. Parrot tulips with their huge fringed and shredded blooms are quite unforgettable: Irene Parrot has flaming orange petals that are also green and yellowstriped. Estella Rynveld has red and white tousled flowers, while Super Parrot is a cool white and apple green. Black Parrot is a dark purple. The heritage black (deep purple) tulip Queen of the
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John KURUCZ jkurucz@thenownews.com One of Metro Vancouver’s biggest providers for injured animals is in need of support. The Critter Care Wildlife Society will stage its largest fundraiser of the year, Walk on the Wild Side, on Sunday, Oct. 4 in Langley. The society rescues, rehabilitates and releases hundreds of mammals native to B.C. each year, and dozens come from the Tri-Cities. With an annual operating budget of about $500,000, society members are hoping the upcoming event will raise at least $20,000, the amount garnered at last year’s walk. They’re also hoping animal lovers from across Metro Vancouver, including the TriCities, will help. “It’s difficult for us to raise money. That’s why these fundraisers are so important to us,” said Elaine Stirling, a volunteer with the society. Kicking off at 10:30 a.m. at Langley’s Campbell Valley Regional Park, the walk consists of both two- and fourkilometre routes, along with vendor displays, a barbecue,
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Critter Care, which is based in Langley, rehabilitates about 50 animals each year from the Tri-Cities. prizes, kids’ activities and more. Walk participants are encouraged to collect pledges in the $5 to $15 range. Stirling noted that about 1,500 animals come though the Langley-based operation each year. “We’ve taken about 50 animals from the Tri-Cities this year and that runs the gamut from squirrels right up to bears — we get marmots, beavers, opossums, raccoons, river otters and more,” she said.
In the case of orphaned bear cubs, volunteers rehabilitate them until they can fend for themselves. Then they’re returned to the area where they were found. “In the case of the TriCities, we try to go as far back in the back country as we can get,” Stirling said. “We do our best to put [the animals] places where they won’t have contact with people.” For more info on the Oct. 4 walk, visit www.crittercare wildlife.org.
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Come learn about the programs and services offered for residents by the City of Coquitlam and find out how to get involved in your community.
Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 4:00 p.m.
Attendees are encouraged to cycle, take transit, walk or carpool. Some parking is available at City Hall.
IN PERSON: Drop off at Coquitlam City Hall Main Reception Desk,
How to Submit: 3000 Guildford Way ONLINE: Email communitygrant@coquitlam.ca BY MAIL: Coquitlam City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2
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• Are you unsatisfied with your dentures?
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The Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation will host its 25thannual Evening of Caring Gala on Saturday, Sept. 26. The event, which starts with a reception at 5:30 p.m., will take place in The Theatre at the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver in Coquitlam. The event will raise money for Eagle Ridge Hospital’s growing emergency department. Highlights include a cocktail reception, sit-down dinner, live and silent auctions,
Day of Arts!
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Evening of Caring features a cocktail reception, sitdown dinner, live and silent auctions and more. raffles and live entertainment. Tickets are $175 each, or $1,350 for a table of eight.
For more information or to buy tickets, visit erhf.ca/ event-calendar/evening-ofcaring-gala.
‘Rockaburley’ fundraiser set for Oct. 10 Port Moody vintage store Pinball Alley will put the “fun” in fundraiser on Oct. 10, with a “rockaburley” event to raise money for sixyear-old Sean Thomas, who’s in the midst of his third battle with cancer. The event, which combines rockabilly and burlesque, starts at 8 p.m. at the
Rocky Point Taphouse in Port Moody. Performers include Rockabilly Jay and the Cadillac Bones, Pennie Belle, Audrey Marx, Ann Narky, and Dixie Delight, who will host an auction to raise funds for ‘Seanny the Cancer Warrior.” To learn more, visit www. facebook.com/pinballalley.
Notice of the City of Port Moody’s 2015 Tax Sale Tulips
In accordance with Section 403, 404 and 405 of the Local Government Act and Section 254 of the Community Charter, the 2015 Annual Tax Sale will be held in the Council Chambers of the Civic Complex at 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody, B.C. at 10am on Monday, September 28, 2015. The following properties are subject to sale by public auction, in the event that delinquent taxes plus penalties, interest, and fees are not paid before the above time and day, by cash, debit or certified cheque. The purchase of a tax sale property is subject to tax under the Property Transfer Tax Act on the fair market value of the property. Folio
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307 - 3148 St Johns St
Lot 261, Plan LMS3199, District Lot 190, New West District Group 1.
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Lot B, Plan 78768, District Lot 210, New West District
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2 - 3370 Dewdney Trunk Rd
New West District Manufactured Home Reg. # 12958, Bay # 2, Cedar Brook Manor Manufactured Home Park, MHP Roll # 10-225-08550-000.
Properties listed may no longer be available at time of the tax sale. The municipality makes no representation express or implied as to the condition or quality of the properties offered for sale. The purchaser must immediately pay the amount of the purchase price to the collector. The only methods of payment accepted are cash, debit card, certified cheque, or money order (payable to the City of Port Moody). The purchaser is required to provide their driver’s licence or BCID Card with their full name and current address, their occupation, and their Social Insurance Number. For further information, please visit www.portmoody.ca/taxsale or call 604.469.4503.
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A few tulip varieties are multi-flowering. The flowers are smaller than normal, but you can usually get four to five per stem. One is Antoinette Bouquet, which has the eye-catching habit of changing colour as flowers mature — from yellow to raspberry streaks and then peachy orange. The hybridizers have had a lot of fun with tulips. Petals may be fringed or ruffled. Some petals have “flames” of different colours licking up the outside. Many have one colour flushing gently into another. Some have violent contrasts like the pinkoutside and white-inside Peppermint Stick.
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Fox Run: Terry Fox Hometown Run emcee Bruce Moore, above left, welcomes the crowds to last week’s events, while enthusiastic participants cross the PoCo finish line.
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Tribute: The City of Coquitlam’s Candlelight Tribute and Parade, above left and right, honoured veterans at Robinson Memorial Park Cemetery on Saturday, Sept. 19.
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Great fitness options for seniors in Port Moody The City of Port Moody offers a variety of programs for clients who are new to fitness, back to fitness and for those who prefer lighter workouts. Most registered programs (R) allow drop-in for an additional fee (space permitting). Drop-in programs (D) are paid at time of visit or included with a membership pass.
Port Moody Recreation Complex, 300 Ioco Road Kundalini Yoga (R)
Yoga 101 (R)
An energetic for of yoga which stimulates the glandular, nervous and immune systems. Each class includes a warm-up yoga postures, relaxation and meditation.
Designed for men and women to help gain flexibility, reduce muscle aches and pains, achieve better posture and reduce stress. Program begins with a calming warm-up and ends with relaxation.
Hatha Yoga (D)
Hatha Chair Yoga (R)
A great way to build strength and flexibility while integrating physical postures, breathing techniques and meditation.
Participants experiencing limited mobility and preferring to sit in a chair can practice Hatha Yoga while integrating physical postures, breathing techniques and meditation.
Core Stretching & Strengthening (R)
Get Up and Go (R)
604.469.4556 Seniors Hatha Yoga (R)
This is an excellent way to start your yoga practice. This gentle form of yoga helps with learning to breathe correctly and improves lung capacity.
Yoga 4 YOURbody (R)
This gentle and restorative class is suitable for those looking to improve their strength, stamina, flexibility and balance.
Fresh Start Fitness (R)
Combine the benefits of stretching, core and balance techniques.
A unique entry level exercise program for seniors with balance & mobility impairments. This program is specially designed to improve strength, balance and coordination.
A starter class to get into or back into an active lifestyle. Class will be tailored to participants fitness levels.
OsteoďŹ t For Life 2 (D)
ZumbaÂŽ Lite (R)
BeMoved (D)
Weight bearing exercises will build and maintain stronger bones while increasing muscle strength. Suitable for anyone with low bone density or osteoporosis. (Chairs are available).
Friday Mix-up (D)
Beginner to moderate fitness participants can try a variety of class formats, like step, body sculpt and boot camp utilizing a variety of equipment and finishing with stretching.
A dance fitness class for active adults. Suitable for beginners to Zumba, who enjoy dancing and learning new dance routines to Latin music.
A dance fitness experience for people of all movement abilities. You will work with breath and movement through choreographed sequences that activate core strength and balance.
Seniors Spin & Strength (R)
Seniors pay just $31.50 for a one-month membership pass available at the Port Moody Rec Complex! This gets you into drop-in classes, plus the walking track, steam room and whirlpool.
Low impact indoor cycling and strength class designed to improve mobility, balance and flexibility.
Kyle Centre, 125 Kyle Street Joint Works (D)
Developed by the Arthritis Society, this class is ideal for mobilizing, strengthening and overall fitness.
604.469.4561 Forever Fit (D)
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and cardiovascular health.
Seniors Strength Training (R)
Strengthen your muscles with a variety of full body exercises using weights, bands and balls. This program helps increase muscle tone, balance & coordination
Find dates, times, location and fees in our Happening Guide or at www.portmoody.ca/happening 604.469.4500 www.portmoody.ca
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Westcoast Seniors Manage menopause with a healthy diet
H
ealth-care professionals note that the foods women eat can affect how they feel during menopause. Some foods may reduce or eliminate troublesome symptoms, while others may actually make conditions worse. Weight gain, hot flashes, lack of energy and mood swings are some of the more widely known symptoms of menopause, which is the time when a woman’s menstrual cycle permanently ceases due to the natural depletion of ovarian follicles and oocytes. Elevated follicle stimulating hormone, or FSH, and low estrogen levels are consistent with menopause and can cause any number of symptoms. While hormone replacement therapy is one option, women may find that changing their diets is enough to make them feel better and may even help them reduce their risk for certain diseases and better manage some of the negative side effects of menopause.
•Osteoporosis: Menopausal women are at a greater risk for osteoporosis, a condition in which bones become weaker and more brittle. Increasing one’s intake of foods rich in calcium and vitamin D can help. Calcium-rich foods include low-fat yogurt, sardines, broccoli and firm tofu.
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Certain foods can have a positive or negative impact on menopausal symptoms. complex sources of fibre can help a person to feel full on less food. • Mood swings: Hormone fluctuations may lead to mood swings and feelings of anxiety or depression. Improve mental well-being by increasing intake of foods rich in B vitamins and omega3 fatty acids. Consuming whole grains, lentils, flaxseed and oily fish can help. • Risk for other diseases: Women who are menopausal are at an elevated risk for breast cancer and even cardiovascular disease. The North American Menopause Society says such women should cut down on alcohol consumption, which can contribute to increased risk for both of these conditions.
• Weight gain: It’s possible to gain some weight during menopause. Data from the International Menopause Society and the Mayo Clinic point to decreases in metabolism as the source of menopausal weight gain. Women should cut back on fatty foods and trim any visible fats from the foods they cook. Eating foods high in
Women who have between two and five drinks per day are one and a half times more likely to get breast cancer than women who don’t drink at all. • Fatigue: Foods can control how the body sustains energy levels. Sugary foods may provide a fast jolt of energy, but that boost often dwindles shortly thereafter. Look for carbohydrates from fruits and vegetables, as such carbs provide longer-lasting energy. Boosting iron intake also may provide more pep and may even boost metabolism. Smart food choices can help women reduce the severity of some uncomfortable symptoms and side effects of menopause. — MetroCreative
Step into Active Aging Week Get your body and mind active with PARC Retirement Living during Active Aging Week, September 28th – October 3rd. The week’s highlight event will feature Dean Smith, renowned physiotherapist, as he presents his dynamic and engaging workshop: ‘Top Tips for Active Aging with Arthritis.’ Afterwards, enjoy refreshments and tours.
The Heart of Hawthorne Foundation
Works to improve the lives of Community Seniors by supporting the Hawthorne Seniors Care Community and Dogwood Seniors Housing Find out more: www.hawthornecare.com
Dean Smith, physiotherapist
Dean’s presentation schedule: Mulberry PARC | Burnaby
Are you burdened with… sadness? guilt? Anxiety?
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Connect Hearing is currently looking to improve hearing for people who experience these challenges and want to try this new technology. We are quiet sounds are no longer naturally particularly interested in candidates amplified in the ear and loud sounds who have trouble hearing speech in the situations discussed above and can no longer dampened. benefit from a demonstration to see This leads to more difficulty in hearing whether they notice an improvement. what is said in a lot of situations. If the hair cells have been damaged by noise Interested people can register for a free or blood circulation problems, hearing hearing evaluation and a no-obligation aids that amplify quiet speech and demonstration of the Audéo V hearing dampen loud ambient noise can be a aids by calling 1.888.408.7377.
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Waxing 101: choose spray, paste or liquid CONT. FROM PAGE 25 waxing their vehicles. But liquid waxes were difficult to apply evenly, something first timers should consider when choosing a wax. Spray waxes were convenient and easy to use, and many can be wiped off without drying. But Consumer Reports
found spray waxes were not as durable as liquid or paste waxes, so they may need to be applied more frequently. Because waxing is done to protect a car and improve its appearance, it’s important that drivers waxing their vehicle for the first time test the wax on an area of their vehicle that is not easily seen to the naked eye.
This affords some room for error as you learn the waxing ropes while also allowing you to test out different waxes until you find the right fit. There are some additional tricks drivers can employ when waxing their vehicles that can make the job easier and the wax that much more effective. • Wash first, then wax.
Make sure you give your car or truck a good wash before you apply any wax. Allow the car to dry completely before applying any wax. • Avoid sunlight. Consumer Reports notes that sunlight can soften paint and make it susceptible to scratching, so avoid washing and waxing your car in direct sunlight.
• Use microfibre towels. Microfibre towels were found to be more effective than cloth rags at removing residue. In addition, cloth rags can trap dirt and scratch finishes, so opt for lamb’s wool mitts instead. • Go from top to bottom. The bottom of a vehicle is more susceptible to grime, so
work your way down when waxing so you are not contaminating your towels. A contaminated towel increases the risk of scratching your vehicle’s exterior. When waxing your vehicle, the right wax and the right technique can make all the difference. —MetroCreative
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Teen stays positive after losing his arm John KURUCZ
jkurucz@thenownews.com Despite the daunting, lifealtering circumstances he’s faced with, Jack Thomas still considers himself a lucky leftie. The 17-year-old PoCo native was recently involved in a workplace accident that saw him lose his right arm below the elbow. He’s now having to re-learn everything from writing to tying his shoes, and training himself to play his musical instruments in a different way. Faced with a sink-or-swim scenario, the Terry Fox student has chosen the latter. “As soon as I heard that my arm wasn’t able to be reattached, I started immediately thinking of how I can adapt,” he told the Tri-Cities NOW. “I could wallow in my own self-pity and say, ‘Oh, poor me,’ or I can just get over it and start learning how to adapt. This is not hindering anything for me. This is not a terrible, tragic thing. This is a challenge that I’m accepting to take. I’m doing fantastic.” Thomas’ music teacher at Fox describes the multiinstrumentalist — Thomas plays drums, bass, guitar and sings — as a prodigious tal-
ent, one that props up any circle of musicians he works with. “He told me the other day that there’s a reason that we don’t have eyes on the back of our heads, and that’s because we’re supposed to look forward,” said Fox music teacher Steve Sainas. “He’s not looking back and he knows good things will come out of this. His inner strength and positivity about all of this is amazing.” Thomas’s accident happened on Sept. 4, four days before the beginning of his Grade 12 year. He was working near a conveyor belt that stalled. It eventually dragged him up to his neck. “I couldn’t get it out. I blacked out. And when I woke up, my arm was gone,” he recalled. Thomas is now at Vancouver’s GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre, and undergoes daily regimens of occupational and physical therapy. Recent tests have revealed minimal long-term nerve damage, which will allow his transition to a prosthetic to be fairly seamless in six months. In the meantime, Sainas and others from Fox and the wider music community in Metro Vancouver are band-
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Terry Fox Secondary student Jack Thomas, at right seen drumming with his band before the workplace accident that took his arm, and above, in hospital with friends, is facing months or even years of recovery as he learns to use a prosthetic limb. Despite his challenges, he’s staying positive and looking toward the future. ing together to help Thomas and his family. An Indiegogo campaign has been set up to help purchase an electronic drum kit and help ease the financial burden. The electronic kit is similar in nature to the one used by Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen, who lost his left arm in 1985. The kit is specifically made so that pedals operated by Thomas’s feet can mimic or replace what a second arm
would normally do. The Indiegogo campaign had already netted more than $12,000. The end goal was initially $15,000 but the campaign will continue until the allotted time elapses in November. Any excess money will go towards helping Thomas pay for tuition costs to attend recording school once he’s recovered. “We want to make sure that [Jack’s mom] has a lot
of weight lifted off her shoulders, so that any bills and any expenses are covered and so are any outstanding costs,” said Thomas’ friend and bandmate Neil Dayton. “It’s already going to be a hard few months for them, so we want to do anything we can to help.” Thomas hopes to be out of GF Strong by mid-October, but faces months, if not years, of recovery.
“Once I’m out of GF Strong, I’m going to get back to everything that I was doing before,” he said. “I’ve already been drumming with one arm and I can tackle that. Life is as normal as it can be right now. I couldn’t be happier.” Thomas’s Indiegogo campaign can be found online at www.indiegogo.com/ projects/lend-a-hand-tohelp-jack-get-back-ontrack#/story.
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partment living has its advantages. Without a mortgage to pay, many apartment dwellers feel more free than homeowners who still have decades of payments left before they can pay off their homes. And when apartments need fixing, such responsibilities fall on the shoulders of the landlord instead of the tenants. But apartment living has its downsides as well, most notably that apartments are often much less spacious than houses. Cramped quarters can make apartment living uncomfortable, but there are ways apartment dwellers can make even the most confined living spaces seem more roomy.
Clear the clutter The easiest and perhaps most effective way to conquer cramped living quarters is to
remove clutter and work diligently to avoid its accumulation once it’s gone. Only buy new furnishings when you need them to replace existing items, and resist the urge to treat dressers, coffee tables and dining areas as storage areas for junk you won’t use or mail you have not opened.
Wall-mount a TV While today’s televisions are nowhere near as bulky as their predecessors from decades past, many apartment dwellers still place their televisions atop bulky television stands. But you can create more space in your entertainment room by wall-mounting your television. Renters may be hesitant to mount their televisions for fear of losing a substantial chunk of their deposits, but the majority of today’s mounts won’t do much more harm to the walls than more traditional wall hangings.
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Multi-purpose furniture, such as storage ottomans or bedroom benches that include storage areas for bed linens or bath towels, can be an apartment dweller’s best friend. When buying a new bed frame, look for one that has built-in storage drawers so you have even more space to store bedding and other items. Such pieces add both esthetic appeal and serve practical purposes for apartment dwellers with limited closet space.
Make use of your vertical space
Shelving units and bookcases can be great allies to apartment dwellers because these items make use of an apartment’s vertical space. Many apartment dwellers underutilize their vertical space, but items that go up instead of out can create more room in an apartment and allow homeowners to keep items they may other-
wise have to discard.
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Men and women who work from home may find their work spaces take up considerable chunks of their apartments. But how many items in your work space do you still need? Many professionals no longer print documents, so if you still have space allotted for printers you might be able to redo such areas without affecting your work day. In addition, large desks were once sought after because they made perfect homes for desktop computers. But if you now use a laptop or tablet when working from home, you likely don’t need as much desk space as you once did. Downsizing to a smaller desk and work area can open up a substantial amount of space without affecting your ability to work from home. Smaller living quarters are a disadvantage to apartment living, but you can take several steps to make your living spaces less cramped. — MetroCreative
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Culture Days start Friday in Tri-Cities John KURUCZ
jkurucz@thenownews.com From habitat preservation to Bollywood, and from the King to fried meats, the options for this weekend’s Culture Days celebrations are seemingly endless. Running across three days — Friday, Sept. 26 through Sunday, Sept. 27 — the
nation-wide celebration of arts, culture and expression features events across the TriCities designed for all ages and ethnicities. Combining cuisine with culture and more, the Traditional India Series will feature events across Port Moody and Coquitlam. The series kicks off at 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 26
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with a pre-concert reception and food offerings, followed by art exhibits, music and poetry at the Inlet Theatre in Port Moody. Coquitlam’s Inspiration Garden will be the setting for laughter yoga, an open-mic session and other exhibits a day later on Saturday, Sept. 26, beginning at 11 a.m. Bollywood dance will also be featured on Saturday at Coquitlam Centre from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. For event details, log on to www.facebook.com/traditionalindiaseries. The City of Port Moody is celebrating Culture Days by hosting one itself. Day of the Arts festivities run from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday outside City Hall, and will include 10 visual arts tents, live music, dance and theatre, and a community art
project that will be placed at City Hall. Meanwhile, the third annual Burrard Inlet Fish Fest is also taking place in Port Moody and will run for the duration of Culture Days. The Friday portion of the festival will include live music from 5 to 9 p.m., while Saturday will include workshops, First Nations storytelling, drum circles and more. Both days’ events will take place at Rocky Point Park. A “Wild Salmon Warrior Pancake Breakfast” and watershed work party will wrap up the festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Noons Creek Hatchery on Sunday, Sept. 27. See www.fishfest.ca for more information. In Coquitlam, the Glen Pine Pavilion will host interactive games, a barbecue,
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Vegetarians will enjoy this classic soup ITALIAN-STYLE SOUP GETS A BOOST OF FLAVOUR FROM PARMIGIANO-REGGIANO
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ecently, I featured a recipe on Global TV and then in my column for Italian Sausage & Gnocchi Soup. The amount of positive feedback I received from this recipe was overwhelming, to say the least. One of the requests I received was for a vegetarian version of this soup, and it is with this column that I am happy to oblige. Now let’s be honest: I can’t think of anything vegetarian that would replicate the flavour of sausage, but I guess if you are vegetarian you more than likely don’t want that flavour anyway. This recipe, otherwise, is very reminiscent of the ori-
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1. Preheat oven to 450 F. Toss the bread cubes with the 1/4 cup olive oil, dried basil, dried oregano, 1 tsp salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and bake 10 to 15 minutes until golden (like large croutons). Set aside. 2. Heat a pot over medium heat. Add the 2 tbsp olive oil, onion, garlic and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Cook, while stirring occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes until the onion and garlic are soft. 3. Add the can of diced tomatoes and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes over medium heat. 4. Add the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. 5. Remove from the heat and stir in the fresh basil, sugar and salt. 6. Divide the baked bread
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Hominum Fraser Valley meets at 7:30 p.m. This group helps gay, bisexual and questioning men with the challenges of being married, separated or single. For meeting location, contact Art at 604-462-9813 or Don at 604-329-9760. Metro Vancouver parks division offers “Rainforest by Night from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Minnekhada Regional Park. Join a park interpreter as you listen for owls, watch for salamanders, and try to glimpse a flying squirrel beneath the moon shadows of tall trees and moss-strewn branches. For ages six and up. Admission: $8/adult, $4.25/child/youth/senior. To register, go to MetroVancouverOnline.org or call 604-432-6359 and quote barcode 6306. Advance registration is required. Info: www.metrovancouver.org. Terry Fox Library hosts a Kids Day Off movie from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in Poco. The movie that will be screen is the animated comedy, Home. Info: 604-927-7999. Coquitlam Public Library hosts a screening of the film Cinderella at both of its branches at 1 p.m. The City Centre Library screening will be held in rooms 135 and 137, while the Poirier branch will show the film in the Nancy Bennett Room. The screening is free, but space is limited, so arrive early. Info: www.
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
Shaughnessy Veterinary Hospital hosts a by-donation nail trimming from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2129-2850 Shaughnessy St. in PoCo. Info: 604-945-4949. City of Port Coquitlam hosts the Rivers and Trails Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the banks of the Coquitlam, Fraser and Pitt rivers. Activities will be spread across Lions and Peace parks, including food trucks, live music, environmental displays, and more. Info: www.portcoquitlam.ca/festivals or 604-927-7900.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
Tri-City Photography Club meets from 7:30 tp 9:30 p.m. in the drama room at Port Moody Secondary on Albert Street in Port Moody. The meeting topic will be “Exposure Triangle/Composition and Hands-on Session — Still Life.” Info: info@tricityphotoclub.ca.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
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seminar on personal finances from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 1169 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam. Alireza Fadaie, author of Personal Finance Mastery: How to Get Your Black Belt in Managing Your Money, will host the session in Room 136. Info: 604-937-4155. Fraser Pacific Rose Society meets from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Centennial Room at Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St. in Coquitlam. The society will host its “Little Fall Show.“ Info: Victoria Wickey at 604-941-2636 or wickeyv@yahoo.com.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
City of Coquitlam hosts a “Welcome to Coquitlam” event from 2 to 8:30 p.m. at City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way. City Council and staff will be available to provide information and answer questions on a wide variety of topics including, for example, how the City’s finances work, recycling and garbage services, parks and recreation activities and the Evergreen Line. Information from other organizations and community service providers will also be available. Translators will also be on hand for those requiring assistance. Info: www.coquitlam.ca/welcome.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1
Walton Elementary PAC hosts its first “Kids Stuff and Halloween Swap Meet” from 3 to 5 p.m. in the gym at Walton Elementary, 2960 Walton Ave. in Coquitlam. Admission is free. Info: waltonswapmeet@gmail.com.
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Lower Mainland Green Team hosts an invasive plant removal party at Mundy Park from 11:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Info: lowermainlandgreenteam@gmail.com.
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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 chapters in the Tri-Cities area. Info: Gail at 604-941-2907 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. Wild West Can-Can Dancers Society, a registered non-profit society, is accepting new members, including dancers and nondancers. Info: www.wildwestcancan.ca. Women Helping Others (WHO) meet at Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St. in Coquitlam. Widows and single women over 50 welcome. Info: 604-464-2058. Access Youth Outreach Services Society is looking for youths between 12 and 18 who want to make a difference in the community. Info: 604-251-6449 or jerome@jeromeinspires.com.
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COMMUNITYEVENTS CONT. FROM PAGE 36 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 604-461-6991. Another Al-Anon group meets Mondays from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Women’s Resource Centre, 2420 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. For more info on this group, call Elaine at 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 Chinese-language group meets the first Thursday of the month, from 2 to 4 p.m. Info: 604-2980711. 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 PoCo. 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 PoCo. Info: www.redcross.ca/ volunteer/who-is-needed, or contact BCYvolunteering@redcross. ca or 1-855-995-3529. City of Coquitlam hosts drop-in youth volleyball games on Mondays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and on Saturdays from 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. at the Centennial Activity Centre, 570 Poirier St. Geared towards youth between the ages of 11 and 18. Dress in comfortable clothing and shoes. All levels are welcome, and volleyballs will be provided. Admission is $2. Info: www.coquitlam. ca/centennial or www.coquitlam.ca/dropins. Coquitlam Gogos meet the third Wednesday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. at Parkwood Manor, 1142 Dufferin St. in Coquitlam. The group raises awareness and money for African grandmothers caring for children orphaned by AIDS by supporting the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign. New members are welcome. Info: coquitlamgogos@ gmail.com or Pam at 604-469-0265.
Council of Senior Citizens Organizations is an advocacy group devoted to improving the quality of life for all seniors. Info: Ernie Bayer at 604-576-9734 or ecbayer@shaw.ca. Dogwood Garden Club meets at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month in the Centennial Room at Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St. in Coquitlam. Gardeners of every level are welcome to join in the fun, and annual membership is just $10. Are you interested in joining? E-mail or drop by. Info: 604-931-3433. Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary hosts a coffee program from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays in the main lobby of the hospital, 475 Guildford Way, Port Moody. Sales of beverages and baked goods raise funds for the purchase of hospital equipment and patient comfort items. Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop needs volunteers for its new location at 2811B Shaughnessy St. Help raise funds for the purchase of equipment and patient comfort items at the hospital. There are openings for all shift positions (cashier, customer assistant, sorting clerk and pricing clerk). Applications can be picked up during store hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday; and noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Info: 604-544-1470. Family Resource Centre offers after-school multisensory group math and literacy tutoring. Various times and days are available, and registration is ongoing. Fees start at $20 per hour. For registration and program details, contact frcdistrict43@gmail. com. The centre is located at Minnekhada Middle School. Fibromyalgia Support Group meets at 1 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Poirier branch of the Coquitlam Public Library, 575 Poirier St. Info: Julie Park at 604-936-6027. Focus Volleyball Club is looking for boys and girls born between 1995 and 2000 to join the upcoming indoor volleyball season. Focus is based in the Tri-Cities and Burnaby and offers a competitive and fun learning environment. Tryouts are ongoing. Info: www.focusvolleyball.com. Fraser Pacific Rose Society meets 7:30 p.m. the last Tuesday of the month at Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., in Coquitlam. Info: 604-931-5120. Glen Elementary Parent Advisory Council hosts a recycling roundup on the third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon at Glen Elementary, 3064 Glen Dr. in Coquitlam. The group is looking to key in on items such as car seats, foils, shiny silver wrappings, Styrofoam, all soft and hard plastics and various types of metals. Go to www.pmdrecycling.com for a list of acceptable items. Info: www.facebook.com/pages/Glen-Elementary-
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PAC/366981726800069. HUB: Your Cycling Connection, Tri-Cities committee, meets to discuss local cycling issues on the first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the City Centre branch of the Coquitlam Public Library, 1169 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam. Info: Simon at 604-464-8942 King of Life Lutheran Church hosts a board game night at 7 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month, at 1198 Falcon Dr., Coquitlam. Play some of the classics and be prepared to learn some new favourites. Everyone is invited. Kyle Centre offers drop-in bridge for all skill levels from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. every Tuesday, at 125 Kyle St., Port Moody. Info: 604-469-4561. Les Échos du Pacifique, Maillardville’s francophone choir, is on the lookout for soprano singers. The group rehearses on Monday nights from 7 to 9 p.m. at Place Maillardville (in the Centre Bel-Âge), at 1200 Cartier Ave. in Coquitlam. Info: 604-764-2808 or e-mail celinegrandmont@shaw.ca. Lincoln Toastmasters meet from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Hyde Creek Recreation Centre, 1379 Laurier Ave., PoCo. New members welcome. Info: 604-218-6078 or www.lincolntm.com. Maillardville Residents’ Association meets the first Wednesday of each month at Place Maillardville, 1200 Cartier Ave., in Coquitlam. Info: 604-931-5650. MOSAIC Kindness Club needs host volunteers to help newcomers adjust to Canadian life. Commitment is for two hours a week for 13 weeks. Info: 604-254-9626. Nar-Anon, a support group for those affected by someone else’s addiction, meets Tuesdays from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Lions Hall, 12479 Harris Rd. in Pitt Meadows. Info: 604-465-0872. North Fraser Alzheimer Resource Centre offers monthly caregiver support groups in Coquitlam and PoCo. Info: 604-2980780. Parent Support Services Society of BC is looking for volunteer facilitators for support groups. The society runs self-help circles located throughout Metro Vancouver and is searching for professional and supportive individuals to assist parents and grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. Info: samrah.mian@ parentsupportbc.ca. Parents Without Partners is a non-profit organization devoted to the interests of single parents and their children. Single parents who are separated, divorced, widowed or never married are eligible to join. Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Poirier Community Centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: 604-945-2407.
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CENTS STOP BELMONT The Centennial Centaurs celebrated their home opener last Friday with a solid 29-16 victory over Belmont in high school senior football. Quarterback Max Kennedy completed 11 of 14 pass attempts for 220 yards, including touchdown passes to Nic Greene and Mak Stevens. The Coquitlam crew trailed 7-3 after one quarter, and managed to pull even just before the half. From there, the Cents cruised for their first win of the season. Moe Hassan carried for 136 yards on 13 carries, including one major. Greene hauled in three catches for a total of 93 yards, while Stevens also caught three passes for 35 yards. Centennial launches the regular season Friday, 7 p.m. at Coquitlam Town Centre Stadium against Mt. Boucherie. In other action, the Terry Fox Ravens staved off a late rally to top the New Westminster Hyacks 39-25. Read more at www.thenownews.com.
NINE GET CAMP INVITES
There’s going to be a strong Tri-Cities presence at the Canadian men’s under-19 field lacrosse selection camp in November in Florida. Of the 63 players named this week to the tryout roster, nine come from the Tri-Cities. The camp will go towards choosing a roster to represent the nation at the FIL World Field Lacrosse championships next July in Coquitlam. Selected to the camp were Coquitlam’s Reid Bowering, Port Coquitlam’s Jake Bye, Dylan Foulds, Brodie Gillespie, Ty Goff, Ryland Rees and Clark Walter, and Port Moody’s Connor Frost and Robert Kidd III. A total of 225 players submitted applications to tryout for coach Taylor Wray. “There has never been greater interest in our national lacrosse program and to narrow the pool to 63 players was a significant challenge.” said Wray. The selection camp runs Nov. 26 to 29 in Bradenton, Fla.
EXPRESS NET ROAD SPLIT
The Coquitlam Express continue to ride the road rollercoaster. The ventured to Vernon on Friday and came away 4-3 overtime winners, but followed that up with a 6-0 loss on Saturday to Salmon Arm. “The guys came up big [Friday],” remarked head coach Barry Wolff. “To win in that building in overtime was huge.” Austin McIlmurray’s shot from just inside the blueline beat Jarrod Schamerhorn and gave Coquitlam its second win of the season. Also scoring were captain Jackson Cressey, with two, and Erik Udahl. The big reason why they were in the game was newcomer Tyger Howat, who was making his debut in the Express net. Howat, 20, kicked out 43 shots. For more on this story, go to www.thenownews.com.
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Starting in Port Moody, Wayne Norton began a love affair with baseball that took him to the minor leagues where he played alongside future MLB all-stars like Reggie Jackson and Rollie Fingers. Norton’s passion for the game would lead to developing programs and coaching manuals that have put Canada on the map when it comes to producing elite baseball players.
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bird’s eye view off the Norton family deck unveils the calm Rocky Point waters, Burnaby Mountain and the hometown where it all began. With the water, boaters and rhythmic calls of gulls reminding residents how close to nature the north shore of Port Moody is, Wayne Norton looks southward and sees his old neighbourhood. Port Moody Centre is where he grew up, attended school and began the journey that took him around the world, a world of diamonds and dreams. Baseball diamonds and dreams. From the treed, waterfront property that has been home for the past 49 years, Norton nutures the memories of a baseball career that has helped build a national pipeline to the majors. “I got this property through Nat Bailey in 1966 — I ended up borrowing some money from him for the down payment,” recalls Norton of how he ended up on Port Moody’s north shore. At the time, Norton was a member of the Vancouver Mounties AAA baseball team that Bailey owned and operated in the same stadium that carries the Bailey name. From snaring outfield flies to playing an integral role in establishing the Canadian development program, Norton has carved
out his own spot in baseball’s honour roll. A seven hits, and the coach Paul Merkel said, scout for the Seattle Mariners for the past 15 ‘Hey, I’m going to put you in the outfield.’ years, he’s currently sidelined after suffering a That’s where [New York Yankees scout] Eddie broken femur that required hip replacement Taylor saw me, and he signed me as a free agent. That’s how I got started in pro ball.” surgery. A commitment to pro baseball at 18 was At 72, Norton still welcomes visitors with the grip of someone whose word is bonded in huge, but his best decision came a few years later when Norton asked a handshake. His mind is sharp, high school sweetheart Trudy with the names of those whose paths have crossed and interDrake to join him on his basesected reading like the game’s ball journey. list of Who’s Who, including a “I was playing winter ball It was my ninth Canadian version. in the instruction league for year of playing Reggie Jackson, Hank Aaron, Kansas City in 1963 and it and I thought Pat Gillick, Tony LaRussa, Larry was a few days after President Walker, Michael Saunders — Kennedy was assassinated. ‘Hey, I’m going over his years in the game I called Trudy up and said, to go to the Big Norton has either played along‘Hey, let’s meet in L.A. and get Leagues’... side, scouted or managed a married. We’ll save our parlineup of top-level talents. And ents some money.’ –Wayne Norton it all began in Port Moody. “We’ve been married for 53 Heading up the hill to years now. We’ve both helped Coquitlam to play Connie Mack baseball as coach baseball when our son Steve and daugha youth, because “Port Moody never had ter Elizabeth played in Port Moody.” enough people to form a team,” Norton was A .242 hitter with 107 home runs over unknowingly on the road to something big by 1,206 games, Norton met numerous greats the time he finished high school. Graduation on their way up or like him, battling for that saw him earn a scholarship — at six-foot-two, one chance. he earned a varsity deal for both baseball and In 1967 with AA Birmingham, he slotted basketball — at Spokane’s Whitworth College. in the outfield beside future Oakland A’s “During my first year there, they didn’t (then the Kansas City A’s) stars Joe Rudi and have any lefthanded hitters on the team and Jackson, with Rollie Fingers, Tony LaRussa, I had hurt my arm trying to prove I was a Bill Stafford, Ken Suarez and Dave Duncan good pitcher… I pinch-hit seven times and got CONTINUED ON PAGE 39
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amongst a championship lineup. He called the two months with that club probably his best time as a player. It wasn’t a tough existence, but the main goal seemed so close and yet so far for Norton, who accumulated 940 games at AA and AAA — until one evening in 1969 when Kansas City called his manager. “[The Athletics’ outfielder Rick] Monday got hit on the wrist in New York on the Sunday and they were going to call me up on the Monday. I couldn’t sleep that night and my wife packed my only sports jacket. I was to fly to Baltimore the next morning,” he recalled. Instead, as he prepared to get on the flight, his Des Moines manager gave him the news that the major league club decided to take someone else. “It was my ninth year of playing, and I thought ‘Hey, I’m going to the Big Leagues, and even if I had one at bat,’… close but no cigar.” But his dream of the majors would eventually be fulfilled by the players whom he managed and scouted. Norton transitioned from player to organizer and manager over the next few years, launching a Canadian youth program in Vancouver in the early 1970s. From there he moved to managing and coaching the senior national team. At the 1975 Pan American Games in Mexico City, with him as manager and John Haar as coach, the team came within a clutch hit of advancing to the final. “We did very well, finished fourth and were only one pitch out from defeating Cuba. That was the closest and toughest loss I can remember,” he said. In the early 1980s, Norton was working for Baseball BC and put together the B.C. Select program to scout and groom the top-30 players in the province. Maple Ridge’s Larry Walker would enter that program and go on to become one of the greatest Canadian baseball players with the Montreal Expos, Colorado Rockies and St. Louis Cardinals. Walker’s big chance — or perhaps better said Montreal’s big break — came almost accidentally. “One of the teams backed out [of a Grand Forks tournament] at the last minute and [the organizer] phoned me as a friend and asked if I could provide him a team. All I could do was send up our young kids, 16-17 year olds, and Larry was on that team. The [Expos] scout saw him and liked him. But Larry was a goaltender in hockey and that’s what he wanted to do… Fortunately he signed with the Expos.” Through all his years in baseball, Norton had built a large network of friends. None stronger than the friendship
with Baseball Hall of Famer and current Philadelphia Phillies’ president Pat Gillick, who as a MLB general manager won three World Series titles — in Toronto in 1992-93 and Philadelphia in 2008. The two first crossed paths in 1963, when Norton toiled at Binghampton, NY, while Gillick was a left-handed pitcher with Elmira. “We used to kid each other that we couldn’t have been very good if we don’t remember him getting me out or me getting a hit off him,” Norton said with a laugh. “It goes a ways back,” Gillick told the Tri-Cities NOW from Philadelphia. “We knew each other as competitors but we became great friends along the way.” Years later, Gillick, then the GM of the Blue Jays, provided essential support in helping Norton launch the National Baseball Institute [NBI]. “We started thinking about how we could put together a program, probably started talking about it in 1983-84,” recalled Gillick. “Wayne was the driving force and he came back east to Toronto and got the Blue Jays on board, got Labatt’s on board… He drove the engine on this thing.” “It was basically a program to take the best players from across Canada and locate them in one spot. That’s what we did in 1986, with Pat’s help,” Norton added. “At the time the Blue Jays were owned by Labatt’s Brewery, and with those two onboard it was easier to get the remaining three sponsors: the B.C. government, the Canadian government and Gulf Canada.” Using the template of an NCAA Div. I program, Norton and Haar attracted the top teenage talent from across the nation. Players were expected to maintain their academics and prepare for a variety of routes to pro leagues. The program, coached by Haar, would operate until 2000 and steer the likes of Matt Stairs, Corey Koskie and Rob Butler to the Majors. Nine players in total took that step, and just as important, Norton said, were those who went on to college and found a rewarding career. J.J. Hyde is a case in point — a scrappy shortstop from Port Coquitlam. The program gave him a chance to play elite at tournaments in California and across the Pacific Northwest, and even three games against the Toronto Blue Jays — but most importantly an education that led him to his post as a vice-principal at Riverside Secondary. “It was really kind of unbelievable and it gave me an opportunity I don’t think I would have gotten otherwise,” said Hyde. “Getting an offer from Wayne and John to attend the NBI was a dream come true, that gave me an education and set me up.” Although he came in with
Greg Halman and hopes of a pro career, Alex Liddi, would his focus shifted once debut with the he saw the imposing Mariners in 2010 and talent that Norton 2011 respectively. and Haar recruited Tragically, Halman from across Canada, would be killed in a like future Minnesota domestic dispute in Twins slugger Corey 2011 in his native Koskie, a native of Holland. Other playManitoba. ers signed by Norton “I remember who saw major league Wayne jumping on time were first-round the tractor prior to a pick Phillipe Aumont big game, trying to cut and Kamloop’s Tyson the outfield grass,” Gillies, both later recalled Hyde. “He’d dealt to Philadelphia drive the van down to in the Cliff Lee trade our next tournament, in 2010. and I couldn’t sleep Twice he was in the night so I’d sit named the Canadian by Wayne and ask him what was it like Amateur Scout of playing with Reggie the Year by the LISA KING/NOW Canadian Jackson… I was likeBaseball ly that annoying kid A Vancouver daily newspaper marked his Network — in 1998 who always has ques- signing with the New York Yankees in 1961. and 2013 — as well tions.” as the Mariners’ After Norton left the NBI in after his long-time friend International Scout of the Year 1994, it looked like baseball moved to Philadelphia. in 2007. With the Mariners, Norton was a closed chapter. Not all his recommenda“I built this house after I covers Canada and Europe, tions got selected; Norton retired and was out of baseball and has seen a number of filed strong assessments on for about a year and a half. his picks selected — includ- local products Justin Morneau [Gillick] kept approaching me ing current Blue Jay Michael and Rene Tosoni only to see wanting me to sign as a scout Saunders, and the team’s 2015 other teams grab them. It’s a for Canada for Baltimore and I top minor league slugger, lottery, he says of the draft, Tyler O’Neill of Maple Ridge. but his support for Canadians finally relented.” Gillick said he knew Norton He inked two American free chasing the baseball dream is would be a perfect fit for the agents, George Sherrill and unwavering. position, having spent so Bobby Madritsch, who were The life of a baseball scout many years evaluating play- playing in Winnipeg. has two sides; it can be a Two European signees, lonely, gruelling life with long ers and learning about what it takes to play at the pro level. “He has an instinct for players, that’s the most important thing. What makes a true Major Leaguer, and it goes back to his experience, what he observed over the years,” said Gillick. “He played at a high level, most of his career at AAA. Wayne was a tremendous centre fielder… He’s a competitor. He’s a solid, down-to-earth person with character and integrity, and he’s a fighter.” Having earlier served as a part-time scout for Montreal, as well as years of evaluating players for the national, youth and NBI programs, Norton came to his new position with a firm idea of what it took to reach the pro level. “Tools. The five major tools for position guys are running speed, fielding, hitting, hitting for power, throwing… But I added character and makeup, [which] are becoming even more important.” While sabermetrics are modern staples of the scouting lexicon, Norton isn’t ashamed to admit he relies on what baseball birddogs have been honing on for a century. “I’m a dinosaur. I look at tools — when it comes to metrics and all that, I’m not a high-tech guy at all,” he noted, crediting Trudy for helping him with that side of things. “I’m not saying it’s not important, but it’s not all. It’s a good G&F Financial Metro Ford combination… The makeup of Brew Street Craft Kitchen Impact Canopies [a player] you can’t figure into it. It’s harder to project, espeWhite Spot A-R & Partners cially 16 year olds.” He followed Gillick to www.rotaryfallclassic.ca Seattle in 2000 and stayed
roadtrips, late motel stops and cold coffee. But no sport celebrates its scouts to the same degree as baseball, where the bird-dog that found and convinced his team to sign or draft a player is always noted. Norton says the bond between player and scout is unique. “It was very gratifying to have a player you scouted drafted and signed. You want to see them do well — even the kids you sign that haven’t done well [in baseball]. Obviously the kids you sign who get to the big leagues you watch and follow the success they achieve.” Although his career took him away from home for long stretches, he held off taking full-time scouting duties until his two children were grown. Now a proud grandfather of three, Norton is, as daughter Beth notes, a father and family man first. Son Steve continues the family sports commitment as a Special Olympics skiing coach in Kimberley. Beth, meanwhile, recalls her father’s ever-present support during her middle and high school athletic career. “His greatest achievement is his family,” she says. “He’s our Hall of Famer and I’m the luckiest daughter in the world because I get to call him Dad.” • see ‘Playing with the Legends’ story on page 40
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jkurucz@thenownews.com Whether it’s in the classroom, on the pitch or on the turf, all Kathryn Harvey has done over the past year is win. The Coquitlam resident now hopes that championship pedigree carries her to bigger and better things south of the border. The 18-year-old recently committed to Long Island University (LIU) Brooklyn on a field lacrosse scholarship after a year chalked full of dominance across a number of different sports. In soccer, she was a member of the B.C. high school champs at Dr. Charles Best, her Metro Women’s Soccer League side FVA Barca won provincial glory and the miniFVA soccer team she played alongside topped the Nike 4v4 Vancouver Championships. Her most recent success, however, came on the national level, as Harvey helped Team B.C. to a Canadian Box Lacrosse Junior Girls title.
Then there’s the matter lacrosse, Harvey had options of what’s going on academ- when it came to decide upon ically — Harvey graduated her post-secondary future. As it turned out, she comfrom Best in June with her double Dogwood Certificate bined two of those sports to in English and French arrive at her final choice. “I’ve always loved box Immersion, as well as being lacrosse, but awarded the field lacrosse Honour Cord is actually for being on kind of like the Honour Since I started a mixture of Roll every box lacrosse semester since playing field and soccer, so Grade 9. lacrosse in that’s why I “It’s like I’ve Grade 7, went with it,” been forced she said. “It’s into learning I’ve always always been time managebeen really my dream to ment, but in passionate get a sports a good way,” scholarship. said Harvey, about it. Since I started who spoke to –Kathryn Harvey playing field the Tri-Cities lacrosse in NOW in a telephone interview from a Tim Grade 7, I’ve always been Horton’s in Times Square. really passionate about it.” Harvey visited about 20 “When I was younger, my mom signed me up for pretty different U.S. schools during much every single sport there her playing days, and her first is to figure out what I liked official visit to the East Coast school cemented her decision. best.” Though she’s a natural midHaving excelled at soccer and both field and box fielder, where she’ll play on
the field remains to be seen. Her Team B.C. box coach Blair Bradley said speed and stick skills should make her transition that much easier. “[She’s] a very mature player with a methodical [approach] to the game,” Bradley said. “A real student of the game with a positive attitude.” Outside of the academic challenges facing Harvey — she’s studying athletic training — there’s also the issue of leaving home. “It’s pretty scary, but the first time for anything is always going to be scary,” she said. “I remember the first day of high school was scary. It just takes some time to adjust.” Like most teens going up against young adults, the key transition Harvey faces is growing into her body. “One of the biggest adjustments all of our athletes need to make is handling the physical play at the college level,” said LIU coach Allison Hanley. “We can already tell that Kat has worked hard over the summer, but her efforts in the weight room will be important in order for her to have the confidence she needs against older more seasoned players. She has no fear, which will make her transition easier.”
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While the game went quickly and was purely for entertainment, the reminiscing and camaraderie was very real, said the Port Moody shortstop. “I must have told [Aaron] about when we ‘met’ before… It was my first game at Big League camp in Florida at spring training in 1962 after Kansas City drafted me. I was so nervous because the pitcher was Warren Spahn. It was the first game ever in the new West Palm Beach stadium and I was batting lead-off. “I was so nervous, my knees were shaking so badly I had to call time-out about five times… I fouled off about eight pitches and [Spahn] finally said, ‘Kid, this one’s coming down the middle, just put it in play.’ I grounded out. “In their half of the inning I took my spot in centre field, my first time at that position, and here comes Hank Aaron to the plate and he hits a line drive that I make a good catch on. That kind of settled the butterflies.” At the Legends Game, Norton would get one at bat, this time against Yankees great Whitey Ford dealing from the mound. “I kidded [catcher and good friend] Rene Lachemann, ‘Hey, you can find a new place to stay if you say it’s a curveball and it’s a fastball’… I ended up popping out to first baseman Tony Muser.”
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