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POLICE RESPOND IN FORCE TO PORT MOODY ASSAULT

Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com It was a tense couple of hours for a Port Moody neighbourhood Tuesday morning, following an assault at a home, then a police manhunt that spanned two cities and culminated in an arrest.

The incident began just after 8 a.m. when Port Moody police got a call of an assault with a weapon on Birchwood Crescent in the Heritage Mountain area.

Police said the victim suffered minor injuries, while the suspect remained at large.

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A weapon was also recovered at the scene, but investigators wouldn’t say whether it was a gun.

However, there were false reports on social media sites suggesting the incident involved a shooting.

The situation drew a heavy police presence in the area from both the Port Moody Police Department and Coquitlam RCMP. The incident also led to the lockdown of six schools in the district and traffic jams at various points in the city while officers searched for the suspect.

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Pipeline Road business gets city OK BEDROCK GRANITE SALES ALLOWED TO CONTINUE OPERATING, DESPITE COMPLAINTS

John KURUCZ jkurucz@thenownews.com Widespread opposition from area residents and environmental groups was not enough to sway Coquitlam council’s decision to amend the zoning for an industrial property on Pipeline Road that’s divided the community for close to three decades.

The change was being considered because the business — Bedrock Granite Sales Ltd., which has operated at 1875 Pipeline Rd. since 1986 — wasn’t in compliance with area zoning regulations. The company manufactures and fabricates stone and concrete products for wholesaling.

According to residents at Monday’s packed public hearing, the business has produced significant amounts of noise, dust and traffic concerns for decades.

“Bedrock has impacted our quality of life that we hold

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Bedrock Granite Sales Ltd. has operated at 1875 Pipeline Rd. since 1986. dear,” said nearby resident Bonnie Norquay, who’s lived in the area for close to 50 years.

Norquay was joined by close to a half dozen other neighbourhood residents who spoke against the project, many of whom said their complaints about the busi-

ness have fallen on deaf ears.

“I have no faith in you enforcing bylaws,” fellow Pipeline Road resident Ingrid Heldt told council.

“History has proven that those bylaws don’t protect us, that they’re circumvented to suit heavy industry there.

The dust is unbearable, the

noise is unbearable and the alleviate dust buildup in sumsafety is an issue that no one mer months, and a series of holding ponds and filtration addresses.”

A number of stipulations pumps are in place to ensure were attached to the amend- that any water from the site ment in an attempt to ease doesn’t flow into the nearby those concerns: business Coquitlam River. “ W e ’ r e hours will be proud to restricted to be a part of between 7 a.m.

Coquitlam, and 7 p.m. and we’re from Monday I have no faith proud to be to Saturday for in [the city] a part of this almost all of enforcing community,” the company’s he said, addoperations, a bylaws. ing the comretaining wall – Pipeline Road pany employs will be built, a Resident Ingrid 23 people and new purposeHeldt has an annual built facility payroll of will be constructed to house some of the about $800,000.

Members of the Burke noisier jobs on the site, and a restrictive covenant will be Mountain Naturalists and drafted to address noise and Coquitlam RiverWatch were particularly worried about operational concerns.

Bedrock Granite represent- the operation’s effect on the ative Nathan Raymond said nearby watershed.

RiverWatch member Ian the business has a sprinkler system in place to help McArthur said the plans

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• Make sure you have a snow shovel and other equipment (e.g. salt).

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• Stock up on food and fill your prescriptions.

If a neighbour needs help, clear their sidewalk when you do your own. Shoveling snow is a great workout, and you’ll be helping make your community safer.

• Make alternate plans for getting to school and work in the snow.

• Assist relatives who need help with making their preparations.

shouldn’t proceed until a watershed plan for the Coquitlam River is complete.

Burke Mountain Naturalists member Elaine Golds suggested the change is not consistent with the city’s official community plan, and is “an inappropriate use of land.”

With the exception of Mayor Richard Stewart and Coun. Bonita Zarrillo, council voted to amend the city’s agricultural and resource zone to continue to allow the company to manufacture stone and concrete products.

“We’re trying to deal with this the best way we can now to do two things: to reduce the negative impacts on the residents that are in the area, to ensure that the environment is continued to be protected and to help what’s obviously a very productive company get some security,” said Coun. Terry O’Neill.

Coun. Brent Asmundson was absent Monday.

After it snows: • Drive only when necessary, and only in a vehicle with good winter tires.

• Don’t let children play in snow piles or roadside snow banks.

• Avoid parking on the street, as parked cars hamper snow plows.

• Pile shoveled snow on your property – not the sidewalk or street.

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we treat them as a high priority and respond accordingly and as you learn more informaThe incident came to an end a couple hours tion you go from there,” he told the Tri-Cities NOW. later with the arrest of a 31-year-old suspect.

In all, six local schools — including Heritage The arrest unfolded after police received a call about a robbery at the top of Eagle Woods Secondary, Eagle Mountain Middle and Aspenwood Elementary Mountain in Coquitlam.

— were locked down, but The suspect allegedly stole a remained in session. The woman’s key from her vehicle. lockdown, considered a Code Officers were able to locate … we treat Yellow or precautionary action, the car a few moments later was lifted at 11:30 a.m. and make an arrest. [these calls] as The peaceful end to the A woman who was hit with a a high priority situation garnered high praise rock during the car-jacking was and respond from both politicians and local taken to hospital with minor residents on social media. injuries. accordingly …

Port Moody Mayor Mike The name of the suspect – Port Moody Police Clay sent this tweet out has not been released, but the Spokesperson Const. after the arrest: “Thank you department said the man is not Luke van Winkel - @PortMoodyPD: We have a known to police. male in custody. Lockdowns As for what sparked the have been lifted. Keeping initial assault, Port Moody police spokesperson Const. Luke van Winkel #PortMoody safe !!”

MP James Moore, meanwhile, sent this said the incident is still under investigation.

He didn’t say whether police had been tweet out regarding the incident: “Thank you @PortMoodyPD @cqrcmp and @sd43bc for called to the home previously.

Van Winkel also explained what was behind your service and work today during extraordinary events.” the heavy police presence for the initial call. twitter.com/jertricitiesnow “These things come in a certain way and

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Chamber takes sides in referendum

Jeremy DEUTSCH

jdeutsch@thenownews.com It didn’t take long for support for the yes side in a future transit referendum to come up.

On Monday, the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce came out in support of the Mayors’ Council referendum question asking for a 0.5-per-cent regional sales tax to fund transit projects.

The chamber has joined a group called the Better Transit and Transportation Coalition, which include the BC Chamber of Commerce, Vancouver Board of Trade and David Suzuki Foundation.

The chamber’s executive director, Michael Hind, suggested some businesses won’t be happy with the tax increase, but it’s preferable to and cheaper than some of the other options explored, like a vehicle levy.

“This plan is a monumental achievement for the mayors in our region,” he said, adding the chamber ultimately prefers some type of road pricing but the technology isn’t ready yet to handle one.

“They have acknowledged the massive coming growth and the need for our transportation networks to be able to sustain this growth. What we’re really advocating for is

an investment in our future — a future with an economy that can move forward.

Doing nothing will cost business and taxpayers more in the long-run — it cannot be an option.”

Hind noted the chamber will take a more active role in supporting the yes vote once the referendum question is approved by the province.

“We can’t wait, we have to do something, this is the best option out there,” he said.

The Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation Strategy calls for a $7.5-billion investment over 10 years for projects around the region.

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Setting the record straight A story on Page 32 of Friday’s paper, “What are the pros, cons of reverse mortgages?” contained incorrect information.

There is only one lender that provides reverse mortgages in Canada: HomEquity Bank. Reverse mortgages are not insured by the government in Canada, so the statement about never having to worry about future receipt of payments is not accurate.

Also, while the fees for setting up a reverse mortgage are more than for a traditional mortgage, HomEquity Bank does not charge mortgage insurance fees.

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Claim denied before, but golfers persist PAIR WERE EJECTED FROM WESTWOOD PLATEAU AFTER ALLEGEDLY ABUSING STAFF

Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com

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In his decision, tribunal has been participating in a member Walter Rilkoff wrote fundraising event for severthat the material submitted al years at Revs Bowling, a by the complainants did not Burnaby bowling alley under the same support a conownership clusion that and managethe Songs were ment as the banned from Westwood We s t w o o d ’ s The statements Plateau course premises in the petition until February because of are malicious 2014, the same their race or and heavytime Rilkoff ethnic origin.

The couple handed, with no took the position with the is now askbasis in fact … tribunal. ing the courts The couple, to overturn – Westwood Plateau according to the decision, Court Submission court docuclaiming in ments, also part a conflict of interest on the part of the takes issue with other aspects of the human rights tribunal’s BC Human Rights Tribunal.

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involving disgruntled members of a popular local golf course is before the courts.

According to court documents, Keehong Song and Seungdoe Song have filed a petition in Supreme Court to overturn a BC Human Rights Tribunal decision that sided with the Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club over allegations of racism.

The couple, who are of Korean descent, filed the human rights complaint alleging the course discriminated against them by denying them service customarily available to the public.

They claimed Westwood banned them from the club’s premises, at least in part, because of their race.

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Tribunal member fabricates the stories out of thin air to fit his storyline with improper purpose,” the Songs’ petition states.

“So much so, the BCHRT decision by the member in its entirety is practically his own creative writing.”

In response, the BC Human Rights Tribunal said it does not anticipate taking a position regarding the merits of the petition.

Westwood also submitted a response, opposing the petition. According to court documents, the golf course claims the matter was adjudicated without any errors of fact or law by the tribunal.

“The petitioners have nevertheless filed this petition in an attempt to circumvent liability for defamation,” the response states.

“The statements in the petition are malicious and heavy-handed, with no basis in fact whatsoever. However, the petitioners believe that by typing the material into the petition and filing it in court they can then circulate what would otherwise be defamatory material.”

The tribunal’s decision from September noted letters of support provided by Westwood from members of Korean descent and employees of Asian origin, which state they have not experienced discrimination.

According to the golf course’s submission to the human rights tribunal, the Songs were banned from the club after behaving abusively toward staff.

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Burke parks planned John KURUCZ

jkurucz@thenownews.com More than seven acres of park space featuring everything from an off-leash dog area to a bike skills park will be completed in northeast Coquitlam by 2017.

City staff and council refined plans for Leigh and Victoria parks Monday, and a coordinated planning process is being undertaken so the two parks — located within a few hundred metres of one another — offer something different for users.

Situated on 3.7 acres, Leigh

Park will focus on maximizing outdoor recreational opportunities through a bike skills park, looping pathways and off-leash dog area. Victoria Park, on the other hand, is situated on 3.57 acres of existing park land where sport courts, playing fields and a play area are envisioned.

“We are trying to build something for everyone.

That’s our goal,” said acting parks, recreation and culture manager Raul Allueva.

The cost for Leigh Park is $1.2 million, while the Victoria Park price tag is $1.7 million. Park amenities for

those projects will be funded from both development cost charges and the city’s general revenue fund.

The amount of parking in the area was flagged as a concern by Couns. Brent Asmundson and Craig Hodge, who live on Burke Mountain.

Staff noted 61 stalls have been earmarked for Victoria Park, while 49 have been identified for Leigh Park.

Due to the off-leash dog park and its proximity to Victoria Hall, Asmundson suggested the area will be faced with an “extreme demand” for parking.

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Tories offer ineffectual holiday gift

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or many retailers, the Christmas buying season will determine whether the ink on their bottom line for the whole year will be red or black.

People buy a lot of stuff at this time of year — it takes a big chunk out of their pocketbooks.

Consequently, Christmas gift pricing plays a large role in the financial well-being of both consumers and shopkeepers.

That’s what made this December the perfect time for Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam MP James Moore to roll out some new teeth for the federal Competition Bureau to supposedly take a bite out of irrational price differences between goods sold in Canada and the same items sold across the border in the United States.

Of course, the industry minister is just flapping his political gums. The legislation as currently outlined is completely ineffectual.

There are no significant penalties for transgressors, and anyway, the Competition Bureau already is short of the resources it needs to cover its mandate — how can it be expected to investigate a whole new set of extra complaints?

Not only that, but the falling Canadian dollar (against the U.S. Greenback) will reduce the current price differences between the two countries, or offer an easy disguise for higher cross-border expenses to hide behind.

But that’s what makes it a particularly clever political manoeuvre for this time of year.

Moore’s gesture sounds encouraging to consumers who are fed up with what they see as price-gouging aimed at Canadians, while the retailers and wholesalers who may or may not be responsible for the price differences need not worry that they’ll suffer any consequences.

The timing is also perfect for the Harper Conservatives to reap maximum benefit for the 2015 federal general elections. Legislative initiatives like rebuilding the Competition Bureau take a lot of time.

Meanwhile, consumers (voters) can bask in the message that someone is finally “listening” — but there will be too little time to tell whether they’re really being heard.

YOU CAN’T HAVE YOUR CAKE AND EAT IT TOO RE: Councillor wades into OCP debate,” letter to the editor, Wednesday, Dec. 10.

Newly elected Port Moody councillor Meghan Lahti wrote a confusing letter about the future of urban redevelopment.

The Ioco, Mill and Timber, and Andres Wines properties were designated “special study areas” in the draft OCP to indicate to Metro Vancouver that they might be re-zoned from their current “industrial” designation.

But after bemoaning the loss of other property-tax rich industrial properties, Councillor Lahti seemed to endorse the redevelopment of these properties for “high-density development.”

Which way does she want to have it?

Let’s have the “special studies” initiated, with public consultation, to present the options for these properties as input for council’s final decision on zoning.

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f a majority of Metro Vancouver voters endorse Translink’s proposed half-point increase in the sales tax to fund transportation projects, the ramifications could go well beyond the region and the specific issue being voted on.

A successful Yes vote will have meant people actually voted for a tax increase, which has been an unheard of proposition for a decade now. Governments of all stripes have tried to outpace each other in cutting taxes, not raising them, the theory being give the people what they want.

But if people actually support a tax increase because they equate it with clearly outlined service improvements, it may embolden governments to at least revisit some tax policies.

Revenue streams of various sorts have been drying up for years, and money has to come from somewhere if government services are to be maintained or expanded.

Of course, getting that majority Yes vote to materialize is going to take some doing.

Even though it can be argued that Metro Vancouver mayors opted for the cheapest, if not most timid, option to raise money for projects, the idea of even a tiny tax increase is going to rankle many.

Voters have longed seemed cranky when it comes to tax hikes. They feel they already pay enough in taxes (and user fees) and don’t get enough of a return on what they pay right now.

When taxes are imposed on people in the way property taxes or income taxes are, voters can take out their resentment in an election and penalize the politicians who imposed those taxes, should they choose to do so.

But in this case people are being asked before hand to accept a tax hike,

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and that is a considerably different situation.

The reasons to vote yes will no doubt strike many as sound and sensible, but that can matter little in a referendum.

And it has been clear for some time that while many, many people want more and better transportation options, they see no inconsistency in their view that someone other than themselves should pay for them.

Potentially even more problematic for the Yes side is that this referendum may actually become, for many people, a referendum on Translink itself. The organization is every transit user or stuck-in-traffic motorist’s favourite whipping boy, and even the mayors who run it aren’t exactly keen fans of the company either.

Leading the No side will be the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, which tends to paint almost all public spending and taxation as questionable and don’t really provide alternatives to what they are criticizing (other than simplistically saying stop spending or stop taxing).

Nevertheless, the organization is good at getting its message out through effective media campaigns, and already it has dubbed its referendum campaign the “No Translink Tax Campaign.”

Funding transit through referendums is fairly common in many cities in the United States, but it’s a new concept

here.

The successful referendums in the U.S. (which have resulted in funding hikes) usually occur after lengthy campaigns — sometimes lasting more than a year — to shape public opinion accordingly.

But in Translink’s case, the Yes side will only have several months to make its sales pitch.

A broad-based coalition is forming to support the Yes side, and it includes politicians of all stripes as well as business leaders and several key unions.

But it’s unclear whether they can convince the people they purport to represent to actually mail in a ballot marked Yes. More than 20 years ago, we saw another broad coalition of strange political bedfellows band together to ensure the Yes side won in a referendum.

That would be the Charlottetown Accord, a proposed change to the Canadian constitution, which went down to defeat despite the fact the “establishment” insisted it was a worthy endeavour.

We may be about to witness the same thing again, with a situation where the “leaders” insist they know best, while a suspicious public feels otherwise.

But if the Yes side beats the odds and actually pulls off a victory, perhaps the days of tax revolts may finally be nearing an end and governments will stop being leery about even talking about tax hikes.

It’s a long shot, I know, but a majority vote for a tax increase — no matter how small — may well prove to be groundbreaking.

Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC

LETTERS DIFFERING VIEWS ON RIVERVIEW

Re: “Mental Health Plans for Riverview Site,” Wednesday, Dec. 10 Our appearance before Coquitlam council in September, reported in the story, did indeed touch off discussion of our model — a “village” of those with a serious mental illness and those who are well, integrated together.

This would be an “intentional community,” that is a community with a specific purpose, in this case to help the seriously ill get beyond their residual symptoms and isolation and have a sense of belonging.

A presentation to Coquitlam’s Riverview lands advisory committee, which followed in October, was able to go into the model in more detail, with a good exchange of views.

Interested Tri-Cities NOW readers will want to look at the proposal itself. Just go to our website, www.riverviewvillage.ca and click on the link for the full text.

Herschel Hardin Coordinator, Riverview Village Project

••• 2014 is coming to an end and we will be soon ringing in the New Year. Yes, 2015.

The following message is for our Premier Christy Clark. So, Christy what are your plans for the taxpayers of B.C. in this forthcoming new year?

Could or will it be the reopening of Riverview, once the only provincial mental hospital, along with possibly re-opening Valleyview 300, which was the senior’s home for people with dementia.

With the fast approach of the ‘baby boomers,’ Valleyview is desperately needed. The structures and foundations are already there, so let the work begin.

What, if any, would be your excuse for not re-opening Valleyview? It’s definitely a ‘no brainer.’ I do realize that a couple of buildings have already been reopened, Hillside and Brookside, but only for a short time. In other words, another ‘Band-Aid’ solution.

Some of the facilities would be suffice to use, especially the heritage buildings: East, West and Centre Lawns. After all, the buildings have been listed as one of the 10 most endangered places in Canada.

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Hospital (which was renamed Riverview Hospital in 1965) has an outstanding record of providing innovative mental healthcare services for almost a century.

Riverview has a great potential to continue to meet mental health-care needs in this community as well as support compatible uses and provide a place of quiet refuge open to all who wish to enjoy its beautiful trees and tranquil landscapes.

So please, listen to my plea and give the people of this prosperous province — be it called a Christmas present or a New Year’s gift. We hope our prayers will be answered as soon as possible. To paraphrase Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”

Thanking you Premier in advance. Do have a peaceful Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

Jenny Farley Port Coquitlam

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It’s exactly what we have come to expect from the mayor, council and senior staff at City Hall: the perfect storm. The mayor, assisted by his buddies, pushing a flawed OCP through council just three weeks before the election so that the “developers can get on with it”.

Can’t take a chance on new faces on council making different decisions can we? Let’s take away that chance and remove a key election element from the table.

Surprise! Now the story is we’ll need to wait to see what these new people want because what they were given doesn’t meet Metro’s requirements and guess what, the mayor and council were fully aware of the flaws before hand. On the good side, some of the cronies are gone. Maybe there is yet hope for a good OCP. Maybe our votes meant something after all. We got close to dethroning the problem, but we now have four valuable years to make sure we do the next time.

And let’s wait for the contribution filings of the participants due this spring. A group of us will be vetting every dollar.

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City of Coquitlam

Notice of Public Consultation The City has received an application to amend the Citywide Official Community Plan (CWOCP) relating to the property located at 3404 Roxton Avenue. The application proposes a redesignation of portions of the subject property from Small Village Single Family, Street Oriented Village Home and Environmentally Sensitive Area to Large Village Single Family and Environmentally Sensitive Area.

If approved, the application will facilitate a future single-family residential subdivision containing approximately two Large Village Single Family Residential (RS-8) lots, three Small Village Single Family Residential (RS-7) lots, six StreetOriented Village Home Residential (RTM-1) lots and an enlarged Environmentally Sensitive Area.

You are now being invited to provide input to Council with respect to the abovenoted application.

The City of Coquitlam will be receiving the input requested herein up to Friday, January 16, 2015. Written correspondence can be provided in one of the following ways: By email to clerks@coquitlam.ca Fax: 604-927-3015 Mail: City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2 In person at City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way at the City Clerk’s Office during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays (Telephone: 604-927-3010)

All 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 as part of a future agenda package at www.coquitlam.ca.

Should Council grant first reading to the proposed CWOCP amendment, a Public Hearing will be held with notification to be provided in accordance with the Local Government Act. From "Street Oriented Village Home" to "Large Village Single Family"

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Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com Eagle Ridge Hospital is named in a lawsuit over an alleged botched eye surgery.

According to a notice of civil claim filed in Supreme Court, Joan Mauch is suing the hospital, Fraser Health and Dr. Anthony Townsend after receiving treatment for a pre-glaucoma condition at a clinic and then aftercare at the hospital.

Court documents state that on Dec. 17, 2012, Mauch, a Surrey resident, went to Townsend’s office in New Westminster for selective GOT A

Additional information about this application can be obtained from the Planning and Development Department (Telephone: 604-927-3435).

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laser treatment (SLT) on both eyes. The procedure involved moving a monocle around on the cornea while the laser was directed into the eye.

As a result of the procedure, the lawsuit claims, Mauch suffered extensive scraping to both corneas, causing extreme pain and loss of vision. The next day, she showed up at Eagle Ridge Hospital’s ER complaining of extreme pain and vision problems. The suit claims Mauch, who works at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, was sent home without a proper diagnosis and without treatment.

The claim also states that as a result of alleged negligence on the part of the defendants, she suffered destruction to both corneas, total loss of vision in both eyes for several months, permanent damage to vision, and pain and suffering.

The suit claims the damage to her corneas was exacerbated by the hospital’s negligence for failing to examine, diagnose and treat her condition properly or at all, and

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Court documents also claim the damage to her corneas during the SLT procedure was caused by the negligence of the doctor for failing to properly clean and maintain the monocle, failing to lubricate the monocle when placing it on the cornea, and failing to provide adequate pre- and post-procedure treatment and advice.

The suit also claims the doctor failed to advise Mauch of the risk of complications during the procedure and to obtain proper consent.

None of the allegations have been proven in court and none of the other parties have filed a response.

As a result of her injuries, the suit states, Mauch continues to undergo medical treatment and has suffered loss of opportunity and income and special damages, including costs of care, rehabilitation and therapy.

She is seeking general and special damages, prejudgment interest and costs.

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remember that all of your food scraps that won’t be part of leftovers, as well as all food-soiled paper, can go in your Green Cart.

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Fire Safety - this Holiday Season

The holiday season is a time to gather with friends and family.

The Tri-Cities Fire Departments recommend the following simple tips to help keep you, your family and your home safe this holiday season.

Candles

Christmas Trees

♦ Extinguish all candles when leaving the room or going to sleep.

♦ If using a fresh cut tree – select one with a strong green colour and the needles are difficult to pull from the branches.

♦ Keep candles at least 30 cm (1’) away from anything that can burn; such as clothing, bedding, books, curtains or Christmas trees.

♦ Make a fresh cut off the bottom of the tree and be sure to immerse the trunk in water. Replenish daily.

♦ Use sturdy non-tip, non- combustible candle holders that are large enough to collect dripping wax.

♦ Place your tree at least 1 m (3’) clear from any heat sources and clear of all exits.

♦ If a power outage occurs, use a flashlight instead of candles.

♦ If the tree is artificial, be sure that it is labeled, certified or identified by the manufacturer as fire-retardant.

♦ Choose battery operated “flameless” candles as a great alternative to open flame candles. They are readily available and add a nice ambiance to your home without the risk.

Holiday Lights

Cooking

♦ Check all light sets prior to using. Discard any frayed or damaged sets.

♦ Never leave cooking unattended, especially when cooking with oil or grease.

♦ Use approved light sets only. DO NOT OVERLOAD CIRCUITS.

♦ If a pot catches fire, carefully slide a tight fitting lid over the pot to smother the flames.

♦ Use proper clips instead of staples to hang outdoor lights.

♦ Always turn off the lights before leaving home or going to bed.

♦ If a fire ignites on the stove, in the oven or in the microwave oven; turn off the heat source. ♦ Never use water on a grease fire.

Heating ♦ Space heaters should always be plugged directly into an outlet – never use an extension cord. ♦ Turn off space heaters when the room is not occupied or when going to bed.

WORKING SMOKE ALARMS SAVE LIVES! ENSURE THERE IS ONE ON EVERY LEVEL OF YOUR HOME.

Have a safe and happy holiday season from your Tri-Cities Fire Departments.

♦ Always keep all combustibles at least 1 m (3’) clear of space heaters. ♦ Ensure all your home-heating appliances (furnace, gas fireplace, wood-burning appliances & chimneys) are in good, clean working condition and serviced on a regular basis.

Coquitlam Fire/Rescue 604-927-6400

Port Coquitlam Fire & Emergency Services 604-927-5466

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Program Registration & Application Information French Immersion Application Process

Bilingual Mandarin Program Application Process

Why choose French Immersion for your child?

What Is The Bilingual Mandarin Program?

Extend their horizons through learning another language!

French Immersion...

· Bilingual Mandarin is a program of choice offered by School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) at the Kindergarten through Grade 5 level for the 2015/2016 school year and is located at Walton Elementary School. This program will be expanding to Grade 6 at Scott Creek Middle for the 2015/2016 school year.

· Offers all students whose first language is not French the possibility of completing the prescribed B.C. curriculum and learning French at the same time; · Helps students develop strong communication skills in both English and French; and · Expands cultural horizons and helps prepare students for the global economy.

Kindergarten Entry AN INVITATION TO PARENTS: If you are considering EARLY FRENCH IMMERSION in September 2015 you are invited to attend an information meeting to learn about the program.

Meetings will take place at: 604-937-6392.

PORTER ST. ELEMENTARY IRVINE ELEMENTARY 728 Porter St., Coq. 3862 Wellington St., Port Coq. Mon., Jan. 5 at 7:00 p.m.

Thurs., Jan. 8 at 7:00 p.m.

MARY HILL ELEMENTARY GLENAYRE ELEMENTARY 1890 Humber Cres. Port Coq. 495 Glencoe Dr. Port Moody Wed., Jan. 7 at 7:00 p.m.

Mon., Jan. 12 at 7:00 p.m.

NESTOR ELEMENTARY 1266 Nestor St., Coq. Tues., Jan. 6 at 7:00 p.m.

As these are information meetings for parents, kindly make arrangements to leave your children at home.

Please be advised that applications for Early French Immersion are to be completed online from January 15 – 22, 2015.

Application forms will be available online only starting January 15 at 9:00 a.m.

Space is limited and applications are accepted on a first come first served basis Late Entry (Grade 6) AN INVITATION TO PARENTS: If you are considering LATE FRENCH IMMERSION in September 2015 you are invited to attend an information meeting to learn about the program.

Meetings will take place at: MOODY MIDDLE SCHOOL 3115 St. Johns St., Port Moody Wed., Jan. 14 at 7:00 p.m.

BANTING MIDDLE SCHOOL 820 Banting Dr., Coq. Mon., Jan. 19, at 7:00 p.m.

PITT RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL 2070 Tyner St., Port Coq. Tues., Jan. 20 at 7:00 p.m.

Please be advised that applications for Late French Immersion are to be completed online from January 21 - 28, 2015.

Application forms will be available online only starting January 21 at 9:00 a.m.

Space is limited and applications are accepted on a first come first served basis.

For further information on Early and Late French Immersion visit our website: http://www.sd43.bc.ca or contact Sophie Bergeron at 604-937-6392.

· Regardless of their first language, the program offers all students the possibility of completing fifty percent of the prescribed B.C. curriculum in Mandarin (Mandarin Language Arts, Math, Health and Career, and P.E.) and 50 per cent of the prescribed B.C. curriculum in English (English Language Arts, Science and Social Studies and Fine Arts). · Students develop strong communication skills in both English and Mandarin. · Students develop their knowledge of other cultures and the program helps prepare students for the global economy.

APPLICATION PROCESS: · Children must be entering Kindergarten or Grade 1 in September 2015. · Application forms will be available at the January 13, 2015 information meeting (see below) at Walton Elementary School, and on the district website: http://www.sd43.bc.ca/Programs/Mandarin Bilingual on January 14, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. · Completed application forms must be mailed or hand delivered (no faxes or emails accepted) to the Coquitlam School Board Office (550 Poirier Street, Coquitlam V3J 6A7) no later than 4:30 pm on Wednesday, January 21, 2015.

Please note that applications for Kindergarten/Grade 1 is done by a random draw and will be limited to the number of spaces available. Siblings of students already enrolled in the Bilingual Mandarin Program at Walton will be given first priority. Please clearly identify sibling status on the application form.

Late application forms will not be part of the draw.

A parent information meeting is planned for: Tuesday, January 13, 2015 6:30 p.m.

Walton Elementary School 2960 Walton Ave., Coquitlam

As this is an information meeting for parents, kindly make arrangements to leave your children at home.

Cross Catchment Application Process 2015 - 2016 Parents can apply for a school outside of their neighbourhood catchment school. To do so you must complete a “Cross Catchment Application.”

Placement is based on space availability.

CROSS CATCHMENT PROCESS: Information on the cross catchment process can be obtained from the district website www.sd43.bc.ca.

The District is encouraging use of the electronic version of the application form accessed through the District website www.sd43.bc.ca beginning February 6th at 9:00 a.m. The process will close on February 18th at 4:30 p.m.

Application requirements can be found on the district website. Paper forms will also be available at all schools as of February 6th at 9:00 a.m.

All completed paper applications must be returned in person or by mail to the School District Office at 550 Poirier Street, Coquitlam, V3J 6A7 by the closing date.

Faxed or email copies will NOT be accepted.

The school locator on the District website provides a student’s designated catchment area schools.

Catchment is based on home address.

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Have you seen this woman?

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jdeutsch@thenownews.com Coquitlam Mounties are renewing their calls for the public’s help to find a missing Port Coquitlam woman.

Gladys Prudencio Ynzon was reported missing on July 4, but in the following months, investigators have failed to locate her.

Police said she didn’t show up for work that day and was reported missing by her employer.

Ynzon, 37, was last seen at her PoCo home the same day she was reported missing.

RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung said all avenues of the investigation have run dry, and police are hoping someone will come forward with information to help find Ynzon.

The investigation has included neighbourhood enquiries, and checking with transit and area hospitals.

Chung also noted foul play is not suspected, adding she

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“If she realizes that’s she’s been reported missing, she should give us a call,” he said.

“We just want to make sure she’s actually physically OK and she’s fine.”

Ynzon is described as an Asian woman, standing fourfeet, 11-inches tall, weighing 132 pounds with brown eyes and black shoulder-length hair.

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Coquitlam School District is inviting offers by public tender to purchase, in a single transaction, fee simple title to a proposed subdivision of 8 single family lots in Central Coquitlam at Como Lake Avenue and Poirier Street. The 1.4 ac project has received preliminary layout approval with RS-3 zoning, conditions for which have been partially satisfied including approval of detailed engineering design. The satisfaction of remaining conditions, completion of the subdivision and completion of predetermined upgrades to offsite municipal infrastructure, including construction of a new lane in accordance with detailed engineering design approved by the City, will be the responsibility of the purchaser.

The land is surplus for the delivery of educational services and the funds will be used for capital improvements within the District to supplement, not replace, the funding provided by the provincial Ministry of Education.

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ThenextSpiritofCoquitlam Grant intake will occur in March 2015. For more information, visit www.coquitlam. ca/spiritgrant.

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Offer closing date is January 16, 2015.

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City gives out casino cash

The City of Coquitlam is awardingmorethan$260,000 in Spirit of Coquitlam grants, which support local nonprofits and community-based organizations.

The money comes from the Casino Host Agreement, an arrangement between the province and municipalities that have a casino within their boundaries.

Twenty-six groups are receiving money in the latest round of grants. The funds will be used to build community spirit through public art, sport activities and programs, festivals and events, sports hosting and capital projects, according to a press release.

Selected projects range from $200 to more than $30,000 and include festivals such as the Charshabe Souri (Fire Festival) and Nowruz (New Year) celebrations organized by the TriCity Iranian Cultural Society, sporting events such as the 2015 Senior Little League Championships to be hosted

by Coquitlam Little League, and support for playground accessibility and safety improvements for the Step by Step Development Society.

The Spirit of Coquitlam Grant Program was created in 2002 to assist local organizations in purchasing equipment for their use and development, hosting events, and realizing capital projects to advance community goals, according to the city.

Since 2002, Coquitlam has awarded $6.95 million to approximately 180 different

Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550 and quote file number 2014-18363.

She was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, possibly with stripes on it, khaki shorts, black shoes and glasses with thick lenses.

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The City of Port Moody’s hours vary through the holidays, except for essential services. City of Port Moody employees use earned leave or leave without pay during these reduced hours. Direct automated waste collection enquiries to the Works Yard at 604.469.4574. Please note that although your garbage and green waste will be collected on December 26, no Works Yard support staff are on duty that day. Make utility payments online or at the drop box located in the breezeway at the rear of City Hall. In case of a public works emergency, please call the After Hours Emergency Line at 604.461.3456.

Regular hours resume Monday, January 5, 2015. Mayor, Council and staff look forward to serving you in the New Year!

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Search and rescue team needs new vehicle Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com As 2014 comes to a close, Coquitlam Search and Rescue has tallied up the numbers: members spent 2,700 person hours looking for 29 people.

But they’re hoping by this time next year, they’ll be doing the work from the comfort of a new mobile command centre.

The society has been working on getting a $400,000

command centre for months now, securing a good portion of the funds for the project.

However, it’s still about $125,000 short and is hoping local municipalities can help out.

Recently, a delegation made a pitch to Port Moody city council for $10,000.

Sandy Burpee, a member of the SAR team, explained the current command centre is 20 years old and due for replacement.

He pointed out some of the vehicle’s shortcomings: capability, weight and performance.

A new vehicle would give the team the opportunity to put in enhanced electronics for things as simple as a printer for coloured maps.

The current truck also has no climate control, and can’t be cooled in the summer or warmed in the winter.

A new vehicle would also give the team more space to

hold briefings and debriefings during its 30 to 40 tasks per year.

Though Burpee said it would be an overstatement to suggest the vehicle would help save lives, he suggested it would make it easier for the team to handle more complex tasks.

“We would save lives no matter what we had to use,” he told the Tri-Cities NOW. “It’s certainly going to make us more efficient.”

Burpee also noted the team intends to reach out aggressively to local businesses for funding help.

Meanwhile, the plan is to start ordering components in January, with the goal to have to truck on the road by the end of next year.

“Everyone [on the team] is very much looking forward to it,” Burpee said.

As for the $10,000 funding request, Port Moody Mayor Mike Clay suggested it’s rea-

sonable, given the scope of the project.

He also noted the city hasn’t provided any funding for the team so far, though Coquitlam SAR has provided years of service.

“I think they provide an outstanding service and it’s something we really have to give some thought to,” Clay said.

Council will respond to the request at its next meeting, set for the new year.

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A mass singing of “Jingle Bells” is being planned for Monday, Dec. 22, at 7 p.m. at the city’s Innovation Centre, in an attempt to break the current sing-a-long standard held by Albany, NY. The idea is to unite residents around a common activity that requires little more than participation and unity — no previous singing experience is required, and the event is open to everyone.

“We want to empower the community to feel a sense of ownership of Coquitlam’s parks and the light display, feel that it belongs to them and that they can get involved in something that also connects them to others,” said Kathleen Reinheimer, the city’s manager of parks According to Recordsetter. com, the current record for the largest group singing of “Jingle Bells” while ringing bells is 488 people.

Coquitlam’s “Jingle Bells” record attempt will take place rain or shine, and participants are encouraged to wear festive attire including holiday hats, ugly sweaters and jingle bells.

The first 100 participants will receive a free jingle bell, while free hot chocolate and candy canes will be doled out as well.

The singing is expected to last about 30 minutes, and a song leader will get the crowd organized and singing in unison.

“It’s about offering a unique park experience that can be shared with others — families and people of all ages and backgrounds,” Reinheimer said.

“And of course, it’s about having fun together.”

The Tri-Cities NOW is also looking to help bolster the upcoming record attempt.

The paper has teamed up with Avora Skin Spa to produce a 16-page holiday songbook that contains many traditional holiday standbys — including “Jingle Bells.”

The book is being sold on a by-donation basis and all proceeds are being donated to the SHARE Family and Community Services Society.

“Coquitlam’s attempt to break a world record is all about inclusiveness, a theme we wholeheartedly support during the holidays and throughout the year,” said Tri-Cities NOW publisher Shannon Balla.

“We are thrilled to support the SHARE Society in any way we can, and we hope our songbook will help unite people around the joys of music while also giving back to the community.”

Orders for the Tri-Cities NOW’s songbook can be placed by calling 604-4443451.

For more information on Coquitlam’s record-breaking attempt, see www.coquitlam. ca/parkspark.

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Donate online or in person to food bank Jeremy DEUTSCH

jdeutsch@thenownews.com Supplies are running out at the SHARE food bank.

As of Tuesday, it had less than two weeks of supplies left.

Last week, SHARE put out an urgent appeal for donations this Christmas season.

Typically, the season is the biggest food and fundraising period of the year for the organization, but this year donations are down.

The goal is to have enough food at the end of the year — 40,000 food items or 800 shopping carts — to last through the first quarter of 2015.

The Tri-Cities NOW has also recognized the urgent need, directing donations to its Caring for Tri-Cities Kids campaign where SHARE deems them most needed — in this case, the food bank.

And since the change, generous Tri-Cities residents

have stepped up.

People continue to drop coins, bills and cheques off in buckets at various locations around the community, and to donate online through Glacier Media’s crowdfunding initiative, Fundaid.ca.

By Tuesday afternoon, the online effort was closing in on $1,000 in donations in a little more than a week.

To donate online, visit www.fundaid.ca/tricitieskids, or visit Fundaid.ca and

search for “Caring for TriCities Kids.”

If you’d rather donate in person, you can do so at local ScotiaBank branches (which are matching donations made to this year’s campaign up to a maximum of $5,000), and at community police stations.

These ScotiaBank branches are accepting donations: 953 Brunette Ave. in Coquitlam, 465 North Rd. in Coquitlam, Coquitlam Centre, 4100-2850 NOW FILE PHOTO

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The following Tri-Cities police stations are also accepting donations: Coquitlam RCMP detachment at 2986 Guildford Way, Burquitlam Community Police Station at 560 Clarke Rd. in Coquitlam, Ridgeway Community Police Station at 1059 Ridgeway Ave. in Coquitlam, PoCo Community Police Station

at 2581 Mary Hill Rd., and the Port Moody Police Department at 3051 St. Johns St. Donations can also be dropped off at the Tri-Cities NOW’s Port Moody office, at 216-3190 St. Johns St., from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays.

Cheques can be mailed to SHARE, at 200-25 King Edward St., Coquitlam, B.C., V3K 4S8, or dropped off in one of the community donation bins.

CounterAttack campaign now underway Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com CounterAttack programs targeting drunk drivers have become as much a tradition around the Christmas holidays as decorating the home or spending time with family. And once again this December, Coquitlam RCMP have a campaign underway in an effort to keep drunk drivers off the roads.

Police say this year’s campaign features more road checks and enhanced enforcement, and will continue throughout the month.

“The chances of getting caught when you’re drunk behind the wheel are even greater,” warned RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung.

He explained police use the month for CounterAttack because it’s the time of year when more people are partying and the chances of them getting behind the wheel drunk increase.

While catching drunks is one component, Chung noted the campaign also highlights the alternatives people can choose to get home safe. He said police want people to know they can take a cab, plan ahead and have a sober friend drive, or call Operation Red Nose.

In a two-week period in November, Coquitlam RCMP took more impaired drivers off the road than in all of November 2013.

On the first weekend of the CounterAttack campaign, just three impaired drivers were taken off the road.

Chung said it could be a sign people are getting the message, but he noted the odd person still isn’t.

Meanwhile, the Operation Red Nose service in the Tri-Cities continues to be busy.

The service handed out 117 rides in the Tri-Cities during the first weekend of the month, compared to 106 on the same weekend the previous year.

The charitable service also collected $3,869 in donations, up from the $3,224 in 2013.

The service will continue to run the last weekend before Christmas and on New Year’s Eve — Dec. 19, 20 and 31. It starts at 9 p.m. and runs until 3 a.m.

For a ride, call 778-866-6673.

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Help for the Holidays The holiday season is an exciting time for many but for those who are experiencing the loss of a family member, friend or other loved ones; we know the festive season can have its challenges.While each of us experiences loss and grief in our own unique way, the process can be made easier with the assistance and support of family and friends and by following these few simple tips.

Change or create a new holiday ritual.

Each family has their own rituals this time of year. It’s a part of what we know and what makes us feel familiar and safe. Perhaps invite a new friend to join you for Christmas dinner, change the decorations on your tree or take a short trip to a new location. Although these are small changes they can help redirect your focus away from sad memories and onto something new and different.

Make plans for the holidays It’s easy to isolate when we are feeling lonely and sad.The holiday season brings with it crowds, noise, and traffic and for those in the midst of grieving this stimulation can be too much. However, make plans to get out into the world anyway. Set dates with family and friends so you have something to look forward to. Don’t overwhelm yourself with too many appointments but do try to make time to connect with others.

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Listen to the sounds around you. Concentrate on the colours you see. It may sound like a simple technique but it does work.

Eat well and exercise Dealing with the stress of the holidays may lead you to overindulge or perhaps not eat at all. Stock your house with good food that nurtures you. Once you have had a good meal then take a moment to treat yourself to a nice walk. Bundle up and take a stroll around the block. Visit a new location like a local park or even the beach. Anything you can do to strengthen your health will be beneficial.

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Try a new recipe this holiday season There’s no denying food is a big part of holiday celebrations.

From turkey with all the trimmings to the sweets and treats leading up to it, December is a time to eat. Here are some recipes, courtesy of local residents, to add to your holiday repertoire.

MELTING SHORTBREAD

Recipe supplied by Norma Gillespie, a member of the Burke Mountain Naturalists and Riverview Horticultural

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“For our family, shortbread is a must in Christmas baking. With all the recipes that I have collected through the

years, “Melting Shortbread” is an old standby. I bake it for us to enjoy and also to give away to friends and family members.

“Shortbread is relatively easy to make as long as you follow a few simple suggestions. Always use butter. If you only have margarine on hand, then forget shortbread and bake something

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Work together thoroughly.

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Norma Gillespie bakes Melting Shortbread for her family to enjoy at Christmas, and to give away to others. flour and knead until it can be rolled.

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A classic is always in style CAROL’S CLASSIC APPLE PIE

will be away many times for figure skating competitions.

Bruno will most likely travel again before Christmas, this time to Europe. Brianna will return home and be preparing for nationals in January.

It’s so wonderful to all come together for Christmas and enjoy my mom’s traditional apple pie.”

— Sheri Delmaestro

Recipe supplied by the Delmaestro family, long-time members of the Coquitlam Skating Club, both as coaches and competitors on the international figure skating stage.

Pastry (makes a double crust for a 9-inch pie plate) 2 cups of flour 1 cup of shortening Dash of salt 7 tablespoons of very cold water

“Tradition has always been a huge part of my family’s Christmas celebration. It’s what brings people together in anticipation and excitement. My mom’s classic apple pie was a yummy memory from my childhood and I have carried on the tradition with my family. First, it was my mom making the pie for my girls, and then they started asking that I make it for our family. So I have happily carried on the tradition, of course, using my mom’s recipe with her no-fail pastry.

It’s now expected and anticipated for every holiday.

“We are a very busy family from September through Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s. Bruno, as a coach, and Brianna, as a competitor,

Filling 6-8 cups of thinly sliced, peeled apples (approximately 2 pounds) 1 cup of sugar 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour ½ to 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Dash ground nutmeg 1 tablespoon butter Combine sugar, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add sugar mixture to the sliced apples; toss to coat fruit.

Fill your pastry-lined pie plate with the apple mixture; dot the top with butter. Place the top crust onto the pie.

Seal and flute the edges.

Lightly spread some milk onto the top crust, sprinkle with sugar.

Cover edge of pie with foil to prevent over-cooking.

Bake at 375 F for 25 minutes. remove the foil and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or more or until crust is golden. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream!

Makes eight servings.

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Sheri Delmaestro says her apple pie, made from a recipe handed down from her mom Carol, keeps her family happy at Christmas. From left to right are Brianna, Sheri, Bruno and Cristina.

Mix flour and salt into a medium-sized bowl. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture is of a pea-sized consistency. Add the cold water and mix briefly with a spoon. Place dough on a floured surface. Divide into two balls (one for the bottom crust, one for the top).

Knead slightly and roll out to desired thickness.

Place bottom crust in pie plate. Reserve the top crust for later.

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Indulge in tradition Holiday events include fundraisers, concerts

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Recipe supplied by Garry Elgear, owner of Riverside Fly & Tackle in Port Coquitlam.

“Christmas is a time where family gets together and indulges themselves in tradition. For a family of anglers, nothing is better than fresh smoked coho before the big turkey dinner to tide your guests over.”

Ingredients 1 cup demerara sugar ½ cup pickling salt 1 teaspoon celery salt 4 teaspoons smoking gun pepper (coarse) Directions In a bowl, combine ingredients per two fillets of Christmas Coho. Rub brine mixture on meat sides of fish and Saran Wrap the fish, meat sides touching together.

Place in fridge for a minimum of 12 hours. Gently rinse fish and let dry on cookie sheet or racks for one hour — this is when the chemical reaction takes place and your

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Garry Elgear is well-known for leading an annual cleanup of the Coquitlam River. fish is now cured. Re-apply smoking gun pepper to taste.

I prefer coarse, so you can taste it an hour after you eat it.

After an hour, your fish is ready for the smoker, barbecue or oven. Low and slow for the oven, as low as it’ll go.

Same for the smoker.

You can add as much smoke as desired. I prefer four wood pucks in the Bradley, two pans full of wood chips (alder) in a hot smoker or barbecue. Use tin foil to smolder your chips in the barbecue.

If you prefer no smoke, as in the oven, none is needed.

In an oven, usually use higher heat and leave in for two to three hours. Check firmness of fish for desired dryness.

In smokers, which are able to keep lower temperature ranges, allow five to six hours or longer if you prefer a dryer salmon.

Try basting your salmon in the last hour with maple syrup or honey to make a sweet candy.

Enjoy tight lines, Garry Elgear

Ioco United Church hosts a “Blue Christmas” service at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 1790 Ioco Rd. in Port Moody. The service is for those who have experienced “loss of joy and meaning in life, suffered a broken relationship, the loss of a family member, or who just need a little quiet in the midst of the chaos.” Info: www.facebook. com/iocounitedchurch.

Concept Group Financial Planning Ltd. hosts a ticket raffle to raise money for the SHARE food bank on Thursday, Dec. 18. The two main prizes are signed official NHL Henrik Sedin and Daniel Sedin hockey jerseys. Henrik and Daniel play with the Vancouver Canucks, and Henrik is team captain. The raffle ticket draw will take place at the office of Concept Group. Tickets are $20 each with a maximum of 1,000 to be sold.

Every ticket gives the holder two chances to win. All proceeds go to SHARE. To buy tickets, contact Concept Group at 604-939-2345 or info@conceptgroupfinancial.com.

The Coquitlam Public Library hosts “Christmas Stories & Songs for people with developmental challenges,” from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 19 in the Nancy Bennett Room of the Poirier branch, at 575

Poirier St. This program is for people of all ages with developmental challenges, and their caregivers. Community services librarian Teresa Rehman will lead the group in singing Christmas carols. Participants will make a craft, and light refreshments will be served. To register for this free program, leave a message on the library’s registration line at 604-937-4155. For details, call Rehman at 604-937-4157.

Port Moody Flowers hosts a day-long food drive for SHARE on Friday, Dec. 19.

Those who bring five canned items will receive 50 per cent off a cut bouquet. For info, see www.portmoodyflowers.ca.

Twist Sport Conditioning hosts “Fitness for Families” on Saturday, Dec. 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 101-1776 Broadway St. in PoCo. By-donation fitness classes for all levels and ages will run every half hour, starting at 11 a.m., along with games, raffles, a bydonation barbecue, pictures with Santa and his elves and more. Twist will donate $10 for every participant in the classes. Participants must bring at least one non-perishable food item. Info: www.twisttricities.com.

RCCG Trinity Chapel hosts a Christmas concert on Sunday, Dec. 21 at 2:30 p.m. at 1932 Cameron Ave. in PoCo. Choir performances, a seasonal dinner and more will be offered. Info: 604-474-3131.

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17 Ioco United Church hosts a “Blue Christmas” service at 7

p.m. at 1790 Ioco Rd. in Port Moody. The service is for those who have experienced “loss of joy and meaning in life, suffered a broken relationship, the loss of a family member, or who just need a little quiet in the midst of the chaos.” Info: www.facebook. com/iocounitedchurch.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18 Northeast Ratepayers Community Association meets at

7:30 p.m. at Victoria Hall, located at the intersection of Victoria Drive and Soball Street in Coquitlam. All Burke Mountain residents are welcome to attend. Info: 604-945-9055.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19 Coquitlam Public Library, Poirier branch, hosts Christmas

stories and songs for people with developmental challenges from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at 575 Poirier St. in Coquitlam. Community services librarian Teresa Rehman will lead the group in singing Christmas carols. Participants will also make a Christmas craft.

This program is for people of all ages with developmental challenges, and their caregivers. To register for this free program, call 604-937-4155. Info: 604-937-4157.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20

Twist Sport Conditioning presents “Fitness for Families” from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 101-1776 Broadway St. in Port Coquitlam.

By-donation fitness classes for all levels and ages will run every half hour, starting at 11 a.m., along with games, raffles, a bydonation BBQ, pictures with Santa Claus and his elves and more.

Twist Sport Conditioning will donate $10 for every participant in the classes. Participants must bring at least one non-perishable food item. Info: www.twisttricities.com.

Terry Fox Library hosts a Christmas storytime event for young kids and their families from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Stories, songs, fingerplays, puppets to celebrate the holiday season and more will be offered. Everyone welcome. Info: 604-927-7999.

SUN, DECEMBER 21 RCCG Trinity Chapel hosts a Christmas concert at 2:30 p.m.

at 1932 Cameron Ave. in PoCo. Choir performances, a seasonal dinner and more will be offered. Info: 604-474-3131.

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City of Coquitlam hosts a mass group Christmas carol signing event at 7 p.m. near the Coquitlam Innovation Centre, located at 1207 Pinetree Way. The first 100 people to show up will receive a free set of jingle bells. Interested carolers meet at the patio behind the Coquitlam Innovation Centre, weather dependent. Info: www.coquitlam.ca/parkspark.

ONGOING Port Coquitlam Parks and Recreation hosts the Comic Shop

Youth Art Drop-In, 4 to 5:30 p.m. each Thursday at Leigh Square, 1100-2253 Leigh Sq. Each free session begins with a brief lesson in comic history and technique, followed by free work time. This program is for ages 13 to 17.

Port Moody Artist Co-op seeks new members to display and sell their original fine art pieces in the Blackberry Gallery of the Port Moody Arts Centre, 2425 St. Johns St. Info: www.blackberryartists.blogspot.ca or www.blackberrygiftshop.ca.

Port Moody Ecological Society invites the community to the Noons Creek Hatchery every Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. to check out volunteer opportunities like working in the hatchery, water quality testing, gardening and more. Info: 604-469-9106 or www. noonscreek.org.

Recovery International is a self-help peer-to-peer support group for people who struggle with stress, fear, anger, depression, anxiety, panic and nervous symptoms. Cognitive behavioural techniques are discussed at the Port Coquitlam meeting. Info: Phyllis at 604-931-5945 or www.RecoveryCanada.ca.

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

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RCCG Trinity Chapel offers support and information for new immigrants, Tuesdays and Fridays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1932 Cameron Avenue in PoCo. Info: 604-474-3131.

Redeemed Christian Church of God Trinity Chapel is having a bible study series called “The Joy of Following Jesus” Tuesdays 7 to 8:30 p.m., at 1932 Cameron Avenue in Port Coquitlam. Info: 604-474-3131.

Rocky Point Toastmasters meet Mondays at 7:15 p.m. at Port Moody City Hall, located at 100 Newport Dr. Info: 604-506-1037.

Rotary Club of Coquitlam Sunrise meets every Tuesday, 7:15 a.m. at the Coquitlam City Centre Aquatic Centre, 1210 Pinetree Way. Enjoy breakfast, an interesting guest speaker and the camraderie. New members welcome. Info: Bob at 604-939-5852.

Rotary Club of Port Coquitlam Centennial meets every Thursday at 4:15 p.m. at the Wilson Centre, 2150 Wilson Ave. in PoCo. Open to those over the age of 19, the meetings involve members planning how they can support the community and make the world a better place. Info: www.pocorotary.ca.

Special Olympics B.C. needs volunteers to help run sporting programs and events at its Coquitlam branch. Info: 604-7373125.

Scouts francophones is looking for leaders. This fulfilling volunteer position includes opportunities for personal growth, adventure, travel and practicum hours. For more information, call Monique at 604-936-3624.

Stroke Recovery Association of BC – Coquitlam Branch meets Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St. in Coquitlam. Those recovering from a stroke and their caregivers are invited to take part in speech therapy, exercise, indoor bocce, music, dance, games, speakers, outings, fun and friendship. Info: 604-927-6093 or mhansen@coquitlam.ca.

SUCCESS is looking for volunteers for its Mentoring Program, which helps new immigrants adapt to Canadian society and/or find employment. Info: Mandy Siu at 604-468-6069.

Terry Fox Library hosts the Adult Learner Book Club, for those whom English is a second language. Come upgrade your reading skills, make new friends and practice English in a fun environment, 2 to 3 p.m. every second Friday, 2470 Mary Hill Rd., PoCo.

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All fun and games at the rink

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sports@thenownews.com “We’re going to do this drill a couple of times and any player who doesn’t finish will give me 10 [pushups],” shouted Coquitlam Express head coach Barry Wolff.

He wasn’t barking at his junior A hockey charges, however.

On Monday, at a time when most eight year old boys are fidgeting at their desk after lunch, 13 kids were standing silently, a little in awe alongside their new Express buddies on the ice at the Poirier Sports Centre.

Wolff wasn’t serious. There were a lot of missed shots and errant passes and no pushups. But there were plenty of wide grins, from the kids playing at the rink to where parents watched their sons skate with teen idols on ice.

The mingling of minor hockey players and a junior hockey club may be a rare occurrence, but each time it happens the feeling is special and unique, from both sides.

“This is what it’s all about — they love these moments,” remarked Express business operations manager Teresa Battista. Her words applied to each player, big and small.

For the members of the Coquitlam Ice Hawks, a hockey 4 squad of 13, this was like Christmas coming early.

At noon, none of the boys knew what was to happen and when they left school early no reason was given. Already it seemed like a great day.

One look at their faces when their dressing room door opened and they walked into the hallway where the Coquitlam Express stood waiting, explained a lot of wonder.

The players were quickly paired off with a buddy and the Express walked with them towards the big team’s dressing room.

When the Coquitlam players asked the Ice Hawks what their names were, many of the boys had trouble finding their voice. Then, as in every group, a joker piped up and drew a huge laugh from all.

“You guys smell!”

The Express had just finished their practice, but were game to stay another hour.

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Members of the Coquitlam Express and Coquitlam minor Ice Hawks take a moment for a photo with the BCHL Trophy following a fun practice event that saw the eight-year-olds pulled out of school to share the ice and do some fun drills with the junior A hockey club. For more photos, scan this page with the free Layar app.

The boys were welcomed into the fold, playing ping-pong with Coquitlam goalie Chris Tai in the centre of the big dressing room. Then it was on to the ice for some fun drills, where junior A players passed to awestruck boys.

It ventured onto two-on-twos, give-and-go’s to the net where Braden Krogfoss or Tai would be waiting, often flopping and sometimes saving. They then wrapped up with a mini-game where everyone seemed to be winning.

The kids were all smiles after the event.

“I thought it was pretty awesome,” said eightyear-old Mathias, whose favourite player is captain Joey Santucci. “Yeah, I was thinking it

SPORTS SHORTS TRIO GET BC GRIDIRON INVITES

Will Kinnaird and Josh Taitinger are among the 32 players selected to the B.C. under-18 football roster that will compete at the Tanoa Bowl Dec. 28 in Auburn, Wash.

Kinnaird, a six-foot-four offensive lineman who played for Terry Fox, and Taitinger, a five-foot-11 receiver from Centennial, will work under head coach Jay Prepchuk. The elite Pacific Northwest series also sees teams from Oregon, Alaska and Hawaii in competition and before college scouts and recruiters.

Team B.C.’s Grade 8 squad will also attend the Tanoa Bowl to play a game against either Washington or Hawaii.

Coquitlam minor football’s Jaden Severy, a five-foot-nine linebacker, was named to the B.C. lineup.

was pretty cool,” added Van. For the Express, getting to spend some ice time amongst smiling, wide-eyed fans reminded them of their own early beginnings.

“Makes you reminisce a little bit, kind of wish we were that young again where nothing really mattered, just go out and have fun,” remarked Jackson Cressey, who remembers a couple of Canucks attending his West Vancouver team’s practice. “It’s great to be involved in the community as best we can.”

Corey Mackin, the BCHL’s leading scorer, said his minor hockey days in Philadelphia were pretty inauspicious. But it was easy to relate to

what the kids were experiencing.

“It was a lot of fun, seeing the smiles on their faces when they came out with us, it’s a good feeling,” said Mackin.

EXPRESS NOTES: Coquitlam dropped games in Chilliwack (5-2) and West Kelowna (5-1) last weekend. They’ve got two games to go before the Christmas break, including Friday’s Teddy Bear toss event, 7 p.m. against visiting Victoria.

The game will be preceded by a tail gate party where food will be available, while donations for SHARE Family Services will be accepted. On Saturday, Prince George comes to Poirier in the Express’ Ugly Christmas Sweater Night.

EGAN RINK READY FOR JUNIORS NORTHEAST CHIEFS MELT ICE The Coquitlam Curling Club will be represented at the B.C. junior women’s championships later this month in Parksville, after Team Egan recently doubled Mission’s Team Hanni 6-3 at the Coastal playdowns.

In just their second season together, the squad — which includes skip Briana Egan, third Caitlin Campbell, second Janice Pang, lead Angelique Miller and fifth Sienna Yang — makes its second straight appearance at the B.C. jr. women’s championships.

Last year, the foursome finished eighth. They have since posted a second-place result at the Abbotsford Junior cashspiel, and were ‘C’ division winners at the Langley’s Witch’s Broom bonspiel.

The Coquitlam squad is coached by Stacy Holt.

Also in competition at the event is Anmore’s Dezaray Hawes, who is the second on Delta’s Team Daniels.

A trip to the East Kootenays isn’t usually as fruitful as it is long, but the Vancouver Northeast Chiefs achieved both.

The B.C. Major Midget Hockey League team returned from its two-game tour of Nelson and Trail with a pair of wins, 9-1 and 7-3, over the Kootenay Ice. In Nelson on Saturday, the visitors rolled out eight straight goals to blast the Ice, with Port Moody’s Kyle Johnson cashing in for three and San Chung of Coquitlam counting a pair. Also scoring were Chong Min Lee, Marcus Murdock, Harrise Pearce and Callum Volpe. Parker Colley picked up four assists.

A day later in Trail, the Chiefs fell behind 3-0 before putting on a charge with seven unanswered goals. Devon Stafford, Chung and Johnson tallied two apiece to lead the attack.

The wins leapfrog Coquitlam-based Northeast into third place with a 15-7-2 record. The Chiefs host Fraser Valley on Sunday, 11:45 a.m. at Planet Ice.

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Late rallies lift Rapids to title Dan OLSON

sports@thenownews.com At 9-0, the Riverside Rapids would appear to be riding a good wave.

But coach Paul Langford — pleased as he is with the early season results — says the squad needs to tighten up if it hopes to continue trending upwards on the B.C. AAA senior girls basketball circuit.

Riverside added the Victoria Christmas tourney title to its list of achievements on the weekend, coming from behind to knock off No. 2 ranked Brookswood 75-71.

Down nine early in the third quarter, the Rapids went on a run and outscored its Langley-based rival 40-29 the rest of the way.

Amanda Matsui led the way with 22 points, while Ozi Nwabuko counted 19 points. Hitting four treys among her 17 points was Grade 10 guard Shae Sanchez.

“I think the kids just hung in there and kept shooting,” said Langford. “We allowed [other teams] stars to be stars all weekend and just outscored them with balanced contributions.”

In the semifinal, the Port Coquitlam squad would rally again, shaking a seven-point deficit after three quarters to win 59-54.

Matsui netted 19 points while

Sanchez added 17.

“We may be 9-0 but we haven’t blown anybody away or even had any huge leads,” noted Langford.

“We can’t continue to let teams jump ahead like that or it will come back and haunt us.”

Ranked No. 3 in B.C. despite a roster loaded with Grade 11s, Riverside now will try and keep the momentum going in the 11th annual Tournament for Emily, which tips off Thursday.

The Rapids’ own showcase, which draws a number of the top-rated teams in B.C. and raises funds for B.C. Children’s Hospital, pits the host squad against No. 9 Lord Tweedsmuir in the opener, 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Riverside.

Terry Fox hosts Maple Ridge at the same time. Other opening day matchups include Fleetwood vs.

Kelowna, Gleneagle taking on No. 4 W.J. Mouat, and No. 8 rated Dr. Charles Best playing Moscrop (at 6:45 p.m.).

Double-A Archbishop Carney is also playing and hosting a couple of games.

Action begins again on Friday, beginning with Riverside vs.

Fleetwood at 3:30 p.m., and continues Saturday with games beginning at 8 a.m. up until a 4:20 p.m. final of Mouat and Riverside.

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Riverside Rapid Amanda Matsui, shown above during last year’s provincials, helped spark the team’s rally in both the semifinal and final at the Victoria. Riverside hosts its annual Tournament for Emily this week, beginning on Thursday.

Hyacks set club marks at Oregon meet

Coquitlam’s MiYoung Ji put her kick into overdrive and broke a 33-year-old club record for the Hyack Swim Club.

As part of a five-member team that competed at the Thunderbolt Invitational in Oregon last week, 14-year-old Ji finished the 100-metre free open B final in a time of 57.64 seconds, replacing a club mark set in 1981 by 1988 Olympic bronze medallist Pam Rai. Ji would also collect bronze in the 50m fly A final and

finish sixth in the 50m free.

Also establishing a new club mark in the 50m backstroke B final with a time of 29.30 was Coquitlam’s May Li. She also competed in the 100m back and 100 individual medley, winning the B final in both.

The meet saw 18 and under swimmers competing all in one division, with elite athletes from the U.S. and Germany in competition.

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