The Tri-Cities Now October 29 2014 by Coquitlam Now

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City invents bear lock POCO STAFF DEVELOP DEVICE TO PROTECT GARBAGE

Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com There’s no doubt PoCo has a bear problem. There are hundreds of bruin sightings every year, and a major reason for the issue is what’s happening at the doorstep. The bears are getting into garbage cans, and once they do they keep coming back. At the same time, the City of Port Coquitlam

has been facing a dilemma of its own: Its black and green waste bins are at an age where they’re supposed to be replaced. However, the bins still have lots of life left, but lack built-in, bear-proof locks. That’s where a problem met an innovation. For months, the municipality has been developing its own garbage-locking system to keep bears out of the trash. CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

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A look inside Riverview EXHIBIT UNPACKS THE PERSONAL LIVES OF PATIENTS

John KURUCZ jkurucz@thenownews.com Coquitlam council plans to find a home for a historical art display depicting the personal items and stories of former Riverview Hospital patients. Entitled The Suitcase Project, the display entails three vintage suitcases full of items like hairbrushes, note pads and clothing from Riverview patients spanning parts of the last century. The display represents a partnership between the city, Douglas College and the Riverview Hospital Historical Society. It will be on display at a mental health symposium in Vancouver next week, and from there, council wants to bring the project back to Coquitlam, either to City Hall, a library branch or Mackin House Museum. “We were all deeply touched by this at the arts

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The items in this suitcase belonged to a woman admitted to Riverview in 1954. and culture committee,” said Coun. Terry O’Neill, who serves as vice-chair of the city’s arts and culture advisory committee. “I think this would be of great benefit to all of Coquitlam to have this sort of thing on display.” Along with each suitcase comes a series of notes in postcard form that outline a patient’s history, how they

ended up at the hospital and their individual experiences with mental illness. OneexamplefromFebruary 1954 reads: “This epileptic has led a secluded existence on a farm for many years under supervision. There has been increasing difficulty in her ability to get along and she was referred to the Clinic because of her fears that she

was being poisoned. Shortly after admission her brother, who she alleged was beating her, was also admitted to the Clinic and diagnosed as paranoid schizophrenic.” “[The Suitcase Project] really tries to raise and highlight the issue of mental health, the stigma of mental health and the history of mental health for the individuals that were in care at Riverview,” said Raul Allueva, the city’s acting general manager of parks, recreation and culture. Coun. Mae Reid suggested sending examples of the exhibit’s postcards to the province as a way to lobby the B.C. Liberals. “This makes these folks real — this is real,” Reid said. “This isn’t some number that somebody found on the floor, a piece of land or a building. This is real. This could have been their grandmother. Maybe it was.”

Making schools more walkable

John KURUCZ jkurucz@thenownews.com The City of Coquitlam wants adults to take the lead from kids, at least in part, when it comes to safety around schools. That’s one of the recommendations contained in the first phase of a middle school walkability program being rolled out at eight schools across the city. In partnership with TransLink, the program aims to get students walking and cycling to school, as opposed to being driven. The plan includes infrastructure improvements — curb extensions, traffic signal changes and pavement markings — information sessions for students, literature for parents and cycling courses. It will be introduced at Hillcrest, Summit, Como Lake and Banting middle schools this school year, and Scott Creek, Maillard, Montgomery and Maple Creek the next. Council members noted some of the biggest safety problems near schools aren’t rooted in kids’ behaviour, but rather the actions of their parents. “It tends to be a few offenders. It tends to be the same group,” said Coun. Bonita Zarrillo. “You can see who it is, you know who it is and it creates this animosity. As soon as you get into the school zone, you see that person again there when they shouldn’t be.” Catherine Mohoruk, the city’s manager of transportation planning, hopes education targeted toward kids will end up filtering back to their parents. She likened the scenario to when recycling efforts were ramped up at schools in years past, and that shift made tangible changes in parental behaviour. “I think that education of students is best,” she said.

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CONT. FROM PAGE 1 This week, the city rolled out the product and is ready to issue a request for proposals to have the devices built. The lock, which was built in-house and certified by the BC Conservation Foundation, will be distributed free of charge this spring to all homes that receive city waste services in areas of high bear activity. Households that have already purchased Critter Guard cart locks will be reimbursed on their 2015 tax bill. “We’re coming with a solution. They [residents] don’t need to buy anything and it will be delivered before the bears wake up [next year],” said Mayor Greg Moore, adding homes on the north side of the city will get the locks, along with a few in the south. Last year, there were more than 1,100 bear sightings in PoCo, and more than 750 since April 2014. Once the locks are given out, the city will monitor the bear situation to see if the lock program will be expanded. Moore also praised the entrepreneurial spirit of city staff in developing the product. Besides distributing the locks to residents, the city plans to manufacture and sell them to other cities with the same problem. Moore noted the city has already been approached by one garbage manufacturer interested in the product.

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PoCo will give residents free locks for their trash bins, to keep bears out of their garbage. As for the cost, the work to develop the locks was done by staff on the side, while the cost to build the devices isn’t being shared since it’s now in the RFP process. The city’s waste cart reserve fund is paying for the development, manufacturing and distribution of the locks, and to reimburse residents who had previously purchased cart locks. The new lock also gives the current bins a longer life. Those bins are about 12 years old and are supposed to be

replaced, but with so few being returned, Moore suggested the lock will extend the life of the bin for at least five years. The city said homes and businesses in areas with bear activity are expected to continue to comply with the solid waste bylaw, which requires carts to be secured either with a certified lock or in a wildlife-resistant enclosure (such as a garage), and to only be placed at the curb between 5:30 and 7:30 a.m. on collection day.

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Dogwood isn’t closing CITY OF COQUITLAM SAYS NO CHANGES ARE PLANNED TO SENIORS’ FACILITY

John KURUCZ jkurucz@thenownews.com The City of Coquitlam is looking to quell rumours that one of its two facilities for seniors will be closing. A letter sent by the city to Dogwood Pavilion members notes that contrary to rumours in the community, the long-standing seniors’ facility isn’t going anywhere. “There is no truth in the suggestion of changes to Dogwood, to replace Dogwood or to reduce seniors’ or 50-plus programming in any way,” says the

letter, sent by Mayor Richard Stewart and dated Oct. 22. The city acknowledges the seniors’ population is expected to grow significantly over the next two decades. Rather than scale back programming, the letter suggests more seniors’ facilities and programs are needed. “All nine members of council — Mayor Stewart and Couns. Asmundson, Hodge, Nicholson, O’Neill, Reid, Sekora, Wilson and Zarrillo — can all confirm that there is no truth whatsoever to those rumours, and that Dogwood will continue to serve the

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the City of Port Moody that an election by voting is necessary to elect a Mayor, six Councillors, and two School Trustees, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

Special voting opportunities will be held at the following locations and times on November 15, 2014 for those qualified electors who are residents or patients of these three facilities:

If you are not on the list of registered electors, you may register at time of voting by completing the required application form available at each voting place. In order to be eligible to register as a resident elector, you must meet all of the following qualifications at time of voting:

Mayor – One (1) to be elected Surname

Usual Name(s)

Residential Address

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Mike

Port Moody, B.C.

Royer

Gaetan

Port Moody, B.C.

Councillor – Six (6) to be elected Surname

Usual Name(s)

Residential Address

Bell

Tom

Port Moody, B.C.

Carter

Chris

Port Moody, B.C.

Cena

Cathy

Port Moody, B.C.

Dilworth

Diana

Port Moody, B.C.

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Rick

Port Moody, B.C.

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Bryan

Port Moody, B.C.

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Barbara

Port Moody, B.C.

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Mail-in Voting Qualified electors may vote by mail if they: • Have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects their ability to vote at another voting opportunity; or • Expect to be absent from the City of Port Moody on general voting day and at the times of both advance voting opportunities.

• 18 years of age or older on general voting day; • A Canadian citizen; • A resident of B.C. for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration; • A resident of the City of Port Moody for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; and • Not be disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law. In order to be eligible to register as a non-resident property elector, you must meet all of the following qualifications at time of voting:

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Port Moody, B.C.

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Port Moody, B.C.

1. Full Name

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Robert

Port Moody, B.C.

2. Residential address

• Not be entitled to register as a resident elector of Port Moody; • 18 years of age or older on general voting day; • A Canadian citizen; • A resident of B.C. for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration; • A registered owner of real property in the City of Port Moody for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; and • Not be disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law.

3. Address of the property in relation to which you are voting (for non-resident property electors). In this case, proof of ownership and written consent from a majority of the registered owners of the property is required.

Non-resident property electors will be required to complete an application for registration as a non-resident property elector and to provide at the voting place the following information:

4. Method of delivery of your mail ballot package: a. Pick up at City Hall, or b. Regular letter mail through Canada Post to your residential address, or c. Regular mail through Canada Post to an alternate address that you provide when you apply for a mail ballot, or d. Courier mail to an alternate address that you provide when you apply for a mail ballot.

• 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity; • Satisfactory proof (e.g. current title search) that the person is entitled to register in relation to the real property; and • If applicable, written consent from a majority of the other registered owners of the property.

Ladouceur

Anne

Port Moody, B.C.

Lahti

Meghan

Port Moody, B.C.

Morrison

Callan

Port Moody, B.C.

Nuttall

Gerry

Port Moody, B.C.

School Trustee – Two (2) to be elected Surname

Usual Name(s)

Residential Address

Hyndes

Melissa

Port Moody, B.C.

Jackson

Jeanette

Port Moody, B.C.

Loo

Charlie

Port Moody, B.C.

Park

Lisa

Port Moody, B.C.

Swistak

Alexander Peter

Port Moody, B.C.

Watkins

Keith

Port Moody, B.C.

Voting Dates and Locations General voting will be open to qualified electors of the City of Port Moody on Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 8am and 8pm at the following locations: Glenayre Elementary School, 495 Glencoe Drive Heritage Mountain Elementary School, 125 Ravine Drive Moody Elementary School, 2717 St. Johns Street Port Moody Recreation Complex, 300 Ioco Road

Advance Voting Opportunities Advance voting opportunities will be available to qualified electors on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 and Saturday, November 8, 2014 between the hours of 8am and 8pm in the Galleria, Port Moody City Hall, 100 Newport Drive.

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Requesting a mail ballot package: Make an application for a mail ballot starting at 8:30am on Wednesday, October 29 until 4pm Thursday, November 13 by providing the following information to the Legislative Services office at Port Moody City Hall, by mail to PO Box 36, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody, B.C. V3H 3E1, by telephone at 604.469.4505, by fax to 604.469.4550, or by email to the Chief Election Officer at kridley@portmoody.ca or the Deputy Chief Election Officer at dshermer@portmoody.ca:

5. If you are not on the list of electors, to ensure you receive the correct registration application form in your package, you must indicate whether you are going to be registering as a resident or non-resident property elector. The City will make available for pickup or send mail ballot packages starting on Wednesday, November 5 to 4pm on Thursday, November 13. To be counted, your mail ballot package must be received by the Chief Election Officer no later than 8pm on Saturday, November 15, 2014. While the City will include postage paid return mail envelopes for mail balloting, it is the obligation of the person applying to vote by mail ballot to ensure that the mail ballot is received by the Chief Election Officer within the time limit.

Get an application for registration as a non-resident property elector from the Chief Election Officer at City Hall, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody either during regular office hours (8:30am-5pm) prior to 5pm on Friday, November 14, 2014, or from the election official at voting locations for advance and general voting, during voting hours.

Contact Us General election information www.portmoody.ca/election Kelly Ridley, Chief Election Oﬃcer 604.469.4505 Dorothy Shermer, Deputy Chief Election Oﬃcer 604.469.4603

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Monster homes in the spotlight again Jeremy DEUTSCH jdeutsch@thenownews.com It will be a few months before any changes are made to address the issue of monster homes in Port Moody. After a well-attended open house and public forum at City Hall Monday night related to new home sizes in the Ioco Road area, city staff are expected to make recommendations to council early next year. Meanwhile, the debate over the contentious issue continues. Brian Manzardo owns a home on Ioco Road and said the debate came too late for his own property. He said he lost his view recently because of a large new home but has taken an interest in the issue so it doesn’t happen to other people on his street. While Manzardo likes some of the ideas being considered by the municipality, he suggested the city set up a “good neighbour” bylaw that forces developers to do a site survey and show the impact of the new home on neighbours. “It all comes down to just being good neighbours,” he told the Tri-Cities NOW. Colleen Westlund, who lives in the area, is also keeping a close eye on the issue, noting there is an empty house near her home that could be sold and redeveloped. She said she would like to see rules around the style and look of new homes, adding some don’t fit the neighbourhood. On the other side, Bill Bursey, whose plans to build a new home on Ioco Road got caught

up in the issue earlier this summer, said he’d prefer the bylaws stay the same, adding they have worked for years. He’s also concerned the debate is generating ill will between neighbours and urged the city to settle the issue one way or the other. In June, council promised to look at the issue of monster homes, and a town hall meeting in July drew a large crowd of concerned residents. Currently, a home can’t exceed three storeys or 35 feet above grade, while the building’s floor area ratio (FAR) can’t exceed 50 per cent of the size of the lot. Proposed changes include having any floor area with a ceiling height greater than 12 feet (3.6 metres) counted twice in the FAR calculations, while the building height for a peaked roof would be capped at 34.5 feet (10.5 metres), measured from the peak to the average site grade. James Stiver, the city’s general manager of development services, said the city is looking at a number of different areas that can be adjusted, but pointed out no decisions have been made. “The key issue has come down to how the city defines building height, what that building height is and how grades are manipulated on lots,” he said, noting the city is also looking at what other municipalities have done. Stiver said the main intention of the forum Monday was for city staff to get more feedback from the public and then start to develop preferred options. twitter.com/jertricitiesnow

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You can’t buy much for $21

hat does $21 buy? For some, its a week worth of coffees, or a large pizza from a delivery chain, including tax and tip. For others, it’s dinner for two at a budget restaurant. If you’re on welfare, $21 is your weekly food allowance. That’s right — for $3 a day, you’re supposed to be able to get enough calories and nutrients to keep yourself healthy so you can get out there and look for a job. More than 100 people across B.C. took the Welfare Food Challenge recently, limiting themselves to a weekly food budget of just $21. At a recent press conference, UBC student Samantha Truong listed four things that happened when she tried eating on just $21 for a week: she lacked energy, felt social exclusion because she couldn’t join classmates for meals or coffees, had to spend lots of time travelling to cheap stores, and was hungry a lot, moody and cranky. “It’s hard to maintain energy and mental health” when you have to rely on food banks and lineups and live with constant worry and frustration,” said Harold Lavender, who relies on a disability pension of $906 a month. “We need to speak out to raise the rates.” In B.C., welfare rates have been frozen for seven years, yet we all know the price of groceries hasn’t, making weekly shops expensive even for middle-class families. Welfare is not designed to provide a cushy existence. It’s supposed to be either a temporary measure before someone finds a job after their EI has run out or, in the case of those unable to work because of physical or mental illness, a safety net that keeps them off the street. Asking people from either of those groups to eat food worth just $3 a day seems cruel and counterproductive. We agree with organizers of the Welfare Food Challenge — it’s time to raise the rates.

HOUSES SHOULD LAST LONGER THAN THIS

Re: “When does a home reach the end of its lifespan?” letter to the editor, Wednesday, Oct. 22. Traditionally, when a family built a brand new home it was expected, in most countries, that it would last for many generations. They obviously did, as proven by the number of houses around the world that are centuries old — not just a few houses here and there, but often whole towns. Some of these old houses, and public buildings, were built in various types of stone, while others are in hardwood. They are found not just in “old” countries in Europe, Asia, etc. but also in North America. This might be hard to believe for someone born in the Lower Mainland who has never left it, but it is a fact. On the wall of a historical house in the town of Colmar, France, there is a plate that, translated, says: “PFISTER HOUSE Built in 1537 by L. SCHERER — painted and renovated in 1577 by order of Claus SATTMANN — Renovated in 1613 by Claudius SISON — Bought in 1713 from Christian HAUSSMANN — Bought and renovated in 1840 by F.X. PFISTER — Bought in 1892 and renovated in 1909 by Victor JUDLIN — Restored by his grandson George BAUER in 1971 and the Department of Historical Monuments.” The irony, of course, is that houses built in B.C. until the ’70s were built the traditional way, are stronger and much less prone to rot than the new monster houses built of thin studs and plywood stapled together. Remember the leaky condos crisis? Single-family houses were affected too — and new ones still might be. J-L Brussac Coquitlam Copyright in letters and other materials submitted voluntarily to the Publisher and accepted for publication remains with the author, but the Publisher and its licensees may freely reproduce them in print, electronic or other forms. The publisher shall not be liable for minor changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement. The publisher’s liability for other errors or omissions with respect to any advertisement is limited to publication of the advertisement in a subsequent issue or the refund of monies paid for the advertisement.

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ther than the installation of a screening device (to be used only at certain times), I don’t expect there to be many changes to security at the B.C. legislature, even in the wake of last week’s terrible events on Parliament Hill. And that’s the way things should be. The murder of Cpl. Nathan Cirillo while he kept watch at the National War Memorial was unspeakably evil and tragic, and it understandably sent shock waves across the country. But the killing was the work of a drug addict whose life had unravelled and was spinning out of control. The tragedy was not the result of state-sponsored terrorism or a jihad, but was instead an awful example of an individual running amok. And so this horrible episode should not be an excuse for curbing civil liberties, or encroaching on the freedom of the general public. Instead, it should compel governments to take more action when it comes to fighting drug addiction or dealing with mentalhealth issues. That’s not to say there isn’t a need to re-examine security levels, where appropriate. There appears to be little doubt the whole episode revealed some serious security flaws on Parliament Hill, but they don’t exist in the same manner at the B.C. legislature. For example, the killer on Parliament Hill was able to run down a hallway that allowed access to the caucus rooms of two political parties, which potentially made him a menace to the prime minister. But at the B.C. legislature, the caucus offices of both major parties are inaccessible to the public. In fact, half of the main building is already off-limits to the public, and so are both annexes (one houses the government caucus, while the other is the premier’s office).

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The back half of the building (which includes the legislative chamber itself, as well as the library and various cabinet and caucus offices) is accessible only through an electronic pass card, which is issued only to staff and occasionally to approved visitors. The front part of the building, where the public is free to roam, also includes offices but every one of them is behind a door that is locked 24 hours a day. As well, there are at least several security guards in sight at all times, and a series of surveillance cameras keep track of everything happening outside, on the legislature grounds. That screening device will be installed in the basement, and the public will have to enter the building after passing through this machine — but likely only on days when the legislature is sitting (a metal detector already exists for those wanting to sit in the public gallery to watch a legislature sitting). In other words, not a lot of change to security is likely needed, nor expected. There is a review under way of existing security measures, but hopefully it concludes that the openness of the “people’s house” takes precedence over any major clampdown on freedom of movement. But this focus on security reviews is somewhat misplaced. The Parliament Hill shooter was addicted to crack cocaine, and he actually committed a previous crime (a robbery)

in order to be thrown in jail, where he thought he would have an opportunity to be treated for his addiction. Instead, he was released from jail after just one day in custody. The fact that he began to immerse himself in radicalized Islam is indeed part of the narrative here, but only part of it. The shooter appears to have become isolated, angry, frustrated and desperate. This in no way excuses his monstrous crime, of course, but it is foolish to think that simply hiring more security guards or installing more surveillance cameras is the proper way to deal with someone in his situation. By all means, Canada has to be vigilant to the reality of the modern world when it comes to fighting terrorism. But we must also be more proactive when it comes to preventing drug addiction and treating mental-health issues. If we don’t, we may witness other shocking, horrible events like last week’s tragedy in Ottawa. But they will have had nothing to do with terrorism, and everything to do with society turning a blind eye to the lingering and growing problems of drug addiction and mental health. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.

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LETTERS ARE SLATES GOOD OR BAD?

Re: “Protect Coquitlam from slates,” letter to the editor, Friday, Oct. 17. It sounds as though Philip Chau has some concerns about the Protect Coquitlam group. Mr. Chau mentions concentrating on issues that really matter in our community, including supporting local businesses and being environmentally sustainable. Were you aware, Mr. Chau, that it was members of the Protect Coquitlam group (Bonita Zarillo, Neal Nicholson and Chris Wilson) who pushed for intervenor status regarding the Kinder Morgan pipeline so that Coquitlam will have a stronger voice regarding this pipeline and how it will impact Coquitlam? This group also pushed to prevent Kinder Morgan from pushing the pipeline under the Fraser River. They also spoke up about not wanting Kinder Morgan to assemble the pipeline on Colony Farm because of the environmental impact it would have. These councillors also pushed to have a Buy Local program/ policy. I don’t know about you, but

I think those are issues that are important to residents of Coquitlam and involve preserving the environment and supporting local business. (By the way, Ms. Zarillo is a small business owner, so I’m pretty sure she is supportive of local businesses). You spoke of wanting independent thinkers on council. Are you aware that Andy Shen, who is also running for council, has volunteered for James Moore, the Conservative MP? How independent do you think Mr. Shen’s thinking will be, or will he be one of those trained seals you spoke about? Regarding the Conservative government, a friend of mine sent me an e-mail saying, “Do you ever wonder if Stephen Harper is a Canadian? He doesn’t seem to like any of the things that make us unique — like CBC, universal health care, Stats Can, Canada Post, Elections Canada, including, as I recall, wanting to change the official government letter head from The Government of Canada to The Harper Government.” If Mr. Shen is elected, I wonder what kind of an independent thinker he will be and how many of Harper’s views he will reflect. Also, Dennis Marsden ran for

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Jean So grandmother spent years building her collection, one that would take up an entire room in her house. Some of the collection dates back to the 1950s and includes expensive electronic props and pumpkin heads. Courtney said Halloween was one of Jean’s favourite holidays because she loved children and also enjoyed having the entire family take part in the planning for the big day. After Jean died, she said the family decided they wanted the public to get a chance to see the display. “It was pretty tough losing her — she was the matriarch

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had to grow on the walls of your house. Garlic was even more useful because it was thought to evict evil spirits once they got in and to ward off vampires as well. Holly planted near a house was believed to be yet another protection, as were hawthorn and rowan (mountain ash). One of the beliefs of the

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29 Coquitlam Public Library hosts a course on pharmacy and

medication tips from a Korean pharmacist from 11 a.m. to noon at the Poirier branch, 575 Poirier St. Pharmacist Youna Choi will discuss: how to use medication effectively; government pharmaceutical assistance programs; procurement law; cold vs. ﬂu and virus vs. bacteria. Priority will be given to permanent residents, refugees, protected persons, and caregivers. This program is in Korean. Registration is encouraged. Info: 604-936-5900 ext. 501/503 or e-mail stella.kim@success.bc.ca SHARE Society hosts a 13-week education series around alcohol and drug use for those who have an alcohol or drug problem, and for those concerned about their use or the use of others. This week’s discussion is on “Anger — understanding your anger & learning how to manage it more effectively.” The session includes a video, brief presentation and open discussion from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 2615 Clarke St. in Port Moody. Registration is not required. Info: 604-936-3900.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30 City of Coquitlam hosts a “Halloween Spooktacular” event

from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Victoria Community Hall, 3435 Victoria Dr. Halloween games, pumpkin carving and prizes for the best costume. Hot dogs and light refreshments will be served. Cost is $6. Info: www.coquitlam.ca/registration or call 604-927-4386.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31 City of Coquitlam hosts a Preschool Halloween Howl from

10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Pinetree Community Centre, 1260 Pinetree Way in Coquitlam. For kids between the ages of two and ﬁve, and their caregivers. Gather up your little one and get your costume on for a morning of creepy crafts, spooky games and more! Cost is $5 for one caregiver and one child. Info: www.coquitlam.ca/registration or call 604-927-4386. City of Coquitlam hosts a Halloween party from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Pinetree Youth Centre, 1260 Pinetree Way in Coquitlam. For youths between the ages of 11 and 16. Pumpkin carving, haunted dodgeball tournaments, zombie face painting, and more will be featured. This event is free.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1 City of Coquitlam offers a Tough Mudder Training Boot Camp

from 8:15 to 9:15 a.m. at the Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex, 633 Poirier St. in Coquitlam. This course is designed to enhance your strength in a way that lays a foundation and prepares your body to battle a wide spectrum of gruelling obstacles. Program runs for six weeks and is also offered on Mondays from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Cost is $46.50. Info: 604-927-6004. Metro Vancouver Parks offers a fresh air hike from 10 a.m. to noon at Jug Island Beach in Belcarra Regional Park. Take a hike through a west coast rainforest with great views of the ocean. Discover Belcarra Regional Park while you get active outdoors. This is a moderately strenuous 6-km walk with stairs and hills. For ages 15 and up. Cost: $5.50/adult; $3.35/youth/senior. Advance registration is required. Info: go to www.metrovancouveronline. org or call 604-432-6359 and use barcode 5891.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Coquitlam Public Library offers Early Bird Tiny Tots program-

ming from 9:30 to 10 a.m. at the Poirier branch, 575 Poirier St. in Coquitlam. Running Nov. 2 to Dec. 8, the program is geared towards kids under the age of three. Songs, rhymes and stories with your little ones will be offered. Info: www.coqlibrary.ca. Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society hosts a Rhymes of Times session from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Heritage at Leigh Square, 2100–2253 Leigh Sq. The session will focus on Remembrance Day in the past and how wars affected our lives and the lives of our relatives. Info: info@pocoheritage.org.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Coquitlam Prostate Cancer Support and Awareness Group

holds its monthly meeting 7 p.m. at the Pinetree Community Centre, 1260 Pinetree Way in Coquitlam. Guest speaker Christine Zarowski, who is also a sexual health clinician with the Prostate Cancer Supportive Care Program, will be discussing erectile dysfunction problems. All those involved with prostate problems are urged to come and share their concerns and experiences in a strictly conﬁdential atmosphere. There is no charge, donations are accepted. Info: Norm at 604-936-8703 or Ken at 604-936-2998.

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Terry Fox Library hosts a “Design it, Draw it, Post it” event from 7 to 8 p.m. at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. Learn how to doodle, draw and sketch on a small scale. For teens 12 and older. Markers, pens, and more will be available. Info: 604-927-7999. Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society hosts a Heritage Detectives session from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Heritage at Leigh Square, 2100–2253 Leigh Sq. Heritage Detectives will be searching out stories behind early logging and sawmill activities around Port Coquitlam. Attendees are asked to bring photos or information on the subject to share. Info: info@pocoheritage.org.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Alateen meets from 8 to 9 p.m. at St. Andrews United Church,

2318 St. Johns St., in Port Moody. All teens aged 13 - 18 whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking are welcome. Meetings are anonymous and confidential, and are closed to the general public. Two Certified Al-Anon Members involved in Alateen Service (AMIAS) support every Alateen meeting. Info: 604-688-1716. SHARE Society hosts a 13-week education series around alcohol and drug use for those who have an alcohol or drug problem, and for those concerned about their use or the use of others. This week’s discussion is on “Stress — learning how to cope with little and big problems without using.” The session includes a video, brief presentation and open discussion from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 2615 Clarke St. in Port Moody. Registration is not required. Info: 604-936-3900. Hyde Creek Watershed Society holds its monthly meeting at 7:15 p.m. at Hyde Creek Education Centre and Hatchery, 3636 Coast Meridian Rd. in Port Coquitlam. Volunteers are needed to help at their annual Hyde Creek Salmon Festival Nov. 16. Come out to the meeting, or e-mail for more information. Public are invited to attend the meeting, learn about what the group does and tour the hatchery. Info: hcws.info@gmail.com. Terry Fox Library offers Storytime for Kids from 6:45 to 7:15 p.m. at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Children and caregivers will be entertained with stories, songs, rhymes, and more at the Terry Fox Library. Kids are encouraged to wear their pyjamas and bring their favourite stuffie. Everyone is welcome. Info: 604-927-7999.

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Quick TD unleashes Fox blitz

It didn’t take long for the Terry Fox Ravens to feel at home in Kelowna on Saturday. On the second play from scrimmage, quarterback Conner McKee connected with receiver Mike West on a 69-yard touchdown to propel the No. 1-ranked Ravens to a 72-0 landslide over the Rutland VooDoos in AAA senior football action. Not to be outdone, Fox’s defence would register the next score, when Brandon Shanley intercepted a Rutland pass on their first possession and set up the next major, a short run by Jericho Mendez. Those opening few minutes would forecast a successful day for the Port Coquitlam squad, as they improved to 6-0 and first overall in the Eastern Conference. The onslaught continued unabated, as the defence this time converted their own chance when Keith Lewars recovered a Rutland fumble and cashed it in for six points. McKee carried in another major — and coupled with Sean Stewart’s strong convert record — it rocketed the visitors to a quick 28-0 advantage. That brought in wholesale substitutes, but didn’t stop the scoring. Taking over at QB, Jake Laberge completed four of eight passes for 78 yards and a TD, while Brycen Mayoh ran in a pair of majors and recent addition Curtis Dujoy carried 14 times for 86 yards and a TD. Rounding out the offensive flurry were Keishon Ross and Laberge with scoring runs. Stewart was successful on seven of eight point-after-attempts and a 27yard field goal. Defensively, Taylor Poitras registered a team-high five tackles, while Trent Cooper and Brendan Deino collared four each. Picking up three apiece were Jeremie Kankalongo and Malcolm Sanchez. The Ravens will look to finish the regular season on Saturday with a perfect record, facing W.J. Mouat, 1:30 p.m. at Terry Fox Secondary.

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Adanacs all in for Berg Dan OLSON

sports@thenownews.com They couldn’t wait for a Black Friday sale, nor did they want to risk a last minute bidding war. Without question, the Coquitlam Adanacs management deduced the steep price they’d have to pay would be best paid now than later. On Friday, Adanacs general manager Kevin Hill put all the team’s chips on the tables and secured the biggest prize come February’s 2015 Western Lacrosse Association junior draft. By making a Godfather-like offer that his Nanaimo counterpart couldn’t refuse, Hill acquired the first overall pick which they intend to use on hometown sniper Wesley Berg. The trade, which saw Coquitlam’s top scorer Brett Hickey head to the Island along with the second overall pick and a handful of other draft slots, guarantees the club Berg’s summer boxla playing rights — and a relatively stress-free winter. “When you get the chance to acquire a player of Wesley’s calibre you have to give up something,” remarked Hill of the hefty haul heading to the Hub City. “We had to give up a very good player and a number of [draft] picks, but it was a move we felt was important.” Berg, who has been a major contributor to the Coquitlam junior Adanacs program for the past five years, has been projected as a top talent for the 2015 draft ever since making the junior A roster in 2010. The 22-year-old has also been a force with the University of Denver’s field squad, earning the Big East Most Outstanding player award this past season, along with an NCAA AllTournament placing. He was also a prominent member of the Canadian men’s field team that upset the Americans this past summer for the world title. “I have spoken with [Berg] and he’s very excited to be remaining an Adanac,” noted Hill. “He’s been a huge part of the [junior] team’s success the past five years and to know he’s staying here means a great deal for us.”

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The Riverside Rapids measured their game against the best and came away impressed — and impressing. Riverside, ranked third in B.C. among AAAA senior girls volleyball squads, rebounded nicely Saturday after a tight 2-0 setback to No. 1-rated Argyle and bested second-ranked Kelowna to place third at their own Coquitlam RCMP Red Serge Classic tournament. After finishing in a three-way tie for second in round robin action, the Port Coquitlam crew opened the playoff portion with a 2-0 win (25-10, 28-26) over No. 4 Handsworth. That catapulted them into the semifinal against Argyle, which had handed them their lone setback in the round robin play. Triple-A South Delta would top Argyle 2-0 (25-16, 25-16) in the final, while Timberline’s Sarah Chase was chosen the tourney all-star. Earning an all-star honour was Riverside setter Hayley Menard. For more, go to www.thenownews.com.

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Coquitlam junior Adanac captain Wesley Berg, shown above during last summer’s playoff run, is the main focus of the senior Adanacs management as they prepare for the 2015 Junior Draft. During that five-year span, the sixfoot-two forward has evolved into one of the game’s premier power forwards — tallying 131 goals and 123 assists over 53 games — a 4.79 point-per-game average. In 35 playoff contests, he added 61 goals and 80 assists. In the swap, which also saw Coquitlam surrender its secondround pick (ninth overall), a third round selection in 2016 and the club’s first round pick in 2017, the Adanacs also acquired the rights to former jr. A’s defender Kody Te Kanawa, who Nanaimo drafted with the 35th pick in the 2014 WLA draft. The six-footfour collegian did not play for the T-men, and was not expected to in the near future.

Hill concedes that the Timbermen held all the cards in the month-long talks. But while the price proved steep, getting Berg onboard was crucial for the present and future. “It was very difficult to part ways with [Hickey]. It took a day-anda-half to work out, and we tried a number of offers that would keep Hickey in our lineup, but Nanaimo wasn’t interested,” said Hill. “In the end, it’s a deal that helps both teams and gives us a player we can build around.” It represents the second straight year that the Adanacs, who missed the playoffs with a 7-11 record, will select first overall, after tagging Berg’s former junior teammate Tyler Garrison with the top pick in last

February’s draft. Coquitlam head coach Bob Salt said Berg represents a huge addition to the roster, and to get it done this early in the off-season allows the organization to focus on other areas of need. “We’re so happy to have it done now, because other teams were after this guy too,” said Salt. “We wanted to get that done right away and avoid a big bidding war. It’s an ugly prospect to be going into that draft and not have that pick.” Hickey understood Berg was a player whom Coquitlam coveted — and, while surprised to be dealt, expected that the second-overall CONTINUED ON PAGE 24

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Corey Mackin scored twice as part of a four-goal headstart on Friday, as the Coquitlam Express knocked off the Surrey Eagles to snap a six-game losing skid. Brendan Lamont, Joey Santucci and Jivan Sidhu also scored in a game where the visiting Express outshot Surrey 50-16. The winning didn’t last long, however, as a day later Coquitlam was clipped 6-1 by the Langley Rivermen. The host Rivermen scored five times in the opening frame and led 6-1 after two periods. Brett Supinski tallied his 11th of the season to break Bo Didur’s shutout attempt early in the third. Coquitlam, which added former Western Hockey League blueliner Cole Bevan on the weekend, will play host to the Prince George Spruce Kings tonight (Wednesday) and Langley on Friday — both with 7 p.m. faceoffs at the Poirier Sports Centre. The club is offering free admission to kids in costumes Friday, accompanied by an adult, for some in-rink trick-ortreating. For more info, go to www.coquitlamexpress.ca.

Still seeking their first win, the Centennial Centaurs will close out the senior AAA football season with one last push. The Cents will trek to Kelowna to face winless Rutland in a battle that both teams hope can cap a disappointing season. Centennial suffered a 38-19 loss on Friday to the Kelowna Owls last week, falling behind 24-6 in the first quarter. Although they did well to tighten things up and hold the Owls scoreless in the second quarter, the two teams traded majors over the second half. Scoring for the Centaurs were J.P. Bridges and Josh Taitinger, on TD catches, and J.J. Jackson’s run — set up by a 60-yard reception by Matt Danieli. “We know we’re capable of playing good football, we haven’t played our best football to date but we know that we have the pieces to be competitive,” remarked Centennial head coach Barry Taitinger. Although the Cents had only 16 players in uniform for last week’s road game, those who made the trip showed some moxie in closing the gap after a rough first quarter.

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Mountain striker supplies hot foot A’s deal for first pick Dan OLSON sports@thenownews.com In the past three months, Camila Gomez has visited the soft beaches of the Cayman Islands and watched the Atlantic ocean crash its waves against the rocky shores of Newfoundland. The Coquitlam teen’s world view has expanded immensely and her experiences have grown tenfold, all thanks to her hard work and talent on the soccer pitch. Perhaps the biggest lesson she absorbed has been how to fit all her soccer adventures in while keeping up with her school work. “It’s kind of hard to manage soccer and school together but I find time to do everything,” says Gomez, 14. “It’s all about planning my day out.” A number of coaches certainly plan their soccer details around the talented striker’s abilities with the ball. Two weeks ago the Pinetree Secondary student was on the other side of the LISA KING/NOW country, scoring four goals in her team’s final game to earn a piece of the under- Coquitlam’s Camila Gomez shared the 16 national club championship Golden Golden Boot at the u16 girls nationals. Boot award. While Mountain FC didn’t make the able.” medal round, finishing seventh, a huge Three of her goals came in the sec8-0 win over Saskatchewan closed the ond half — two by through balls, one on a rebound and one she created with week on a memorable note. Gomez was called up from the u15 an impressive individual run. Blending ranks to join the Burnaby-based roster, onto a new team and challenging herself against the bigger players was a winning and stepped right into a starting role. “I’m pretty sure I was the shortest play- experience, she noted. “It was 10-out-of-10. It was great, I er there,” said the five-foot-two winger. “It didn’t bother me. I was expecting the met so many nice girls and really liked girls to be really big, fast and strong but my team.” It came on the heels of her debut with after the first few minutes I felt comfort-

the Canadian national u15 girls squad in August, which captured the inaugural girls u15 CONCACAF championship. Starting every game, Gomez found herself battling the best from Haiti, Cuba and Puerto Rico and learning a great deal along the way. “It was crazy — the Cayman Islands are just amazingly beautiful,” she said. “I was so nervous that first game.” She scored twice against Cuba and started all six games — with Canada prevailing 2-1 in penalty kicks in the final against Haiti. “I didn’t get to take one of the penalty shots but we all watched,” she recalled. “When we won we just jumped onto the field.” Wearing your country’s colours and playing for national pride added to the experience, Gomez said. “When you win it’s more like you’re proud than just happy… it’s hard to put into words.” Back at home, the Grade 9 student balances school with club and Vancouver Whitecaps program responsibilities — with the Whitecaps ensuring that all training is intensive. “Most practices are that way, and they go pretty long but they’re fun,” she said. Gomez began soccer seven years ago with North Coquitlam United, but has spent the past few seasons in Burnaby. Her recent experiences and what she’s learning as a member of the Whitecaps program will keep her pointed upwards — with an eye on making Canada’s u17 girls World Cup team for 2016 in Jordan. “That would definitely be a goal of mine,” she added. “I really enjoyed playing [for Canada].”

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draft pick in 2015 wasn’t enough to get it done. “[Hill] got some push to get Wes Berg and he’s obviously a great player and will be a great player for years to come,” Hickey told the Nanaimo Daily News. In two years with Coquitlam, Hickey tallied 58 goals.

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