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Next to traditional prescriptions, compounding is one of the key services offered at Longevity Compounding Pharmacy. Pharmacists Pinder Mann (left) and Aman Grewal use state-of-the-art equipment and technology in the preparation of their compounded medication. See their story on page 19.

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The people at the top have had their Premier It’s time for a government working for you “New Westminster families tell me they can’t afford more of Christy Clark working for the people at the top. With a John Horgan government you’ll have a Premier and an MLA on your side.”

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Cap’s Cycling Back In Time �� 11 A-Maze-In �� 12 Sargent’s Crossword �� 12

Cap’s Original Bikes Shop Celebrates 85 Years in Business by Gordon Hobbis � 15 A Chance Meeting Sparkes Nostalgia �� 16 Horoscopes by Liza �� 17

Kid’s Corner with Isaiah �� 18

Feature: Patient Solutions at Longevity Compounding Pharmacy by Melanie Dixon �� 19 May Day Remembered by Evelyn Benson �� 22

Sargent’s Math Madness �� 23 Sargent’s Number Blocks �� 23 Pictograph by Ross Hood �� 24 Sargent’s Sudoku! �� 24 Sargent’s City Scene �� 25 New Westminster Fire and Rescue Services �� 26

Piffle Quiz Answer �� 28 The Great Depression Didn’t Hold Back the Hobbis Brothers �� 29 Piffle Quiz �� 29 Puzzle Solutions �� 29 Poet’s Corner with Janet Kvammen �� 30 Strata Living by Tony Gioventu �� 32 Piffle Business Directory �� 36 Waddington Wealth Management Group �� 37

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IMPERIAL PHARMACY STRAWBERRY TEA & HOME BAKING SALE

May 6, tea starts at 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. Knox Presbyterian Church, 403 E. Columbia Street Cost is $6.00 each adult. Special entertainment by the children of Knox Choir. All are welcome.

WALK & BE SEEN

On Friday May 5 at 7:00 p.m. well known seniors’ activist Vic Leach will lead a Jane’s Walk called “Walk & Be Seen”. Starting from the New Westminster Public Library, the walk will take about 1.25–1.5 hrs. to go a relatively short distance. The topics will cover roads, sidewalks, visibility, safety, reflection, vehicle speed, and car accidents. There will be prizes to those who participate. There should be about 10–12 Jane’s Walks in New West over the course of May 5–7. www.janeswalk.org/canada/new-westminster

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND FIRE SAFETY WORKSHOP

May 16, 1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m. New Westminster Public Library, Auditorium At this workshop, you will learn about home fire safety and preparing for an emergency. You will be better equipped to deal with any type of emergency and you will know about how to prevent fires in your home. We will discuss such topics as fire extinguishers, emergency kits, home escape plans, fire prevention tips, fire detection requirements and more. Register at 604-527-4660.

WAY OFF-BROADWAY WEDNESDAY

The Heritage Grill (447 Columbia St) Back Room Theatre Admission by donation. Thought-provoking original theatre in an intimate cabaret setting every Wednesday night. Show time at 7:30 p.m. May 3 & 10: Ryan Gunther’s “Leash Your Potential” Comedian (and 15-year veteran of a Fortune 500 company) Ryan Gunther presents a dark, satirical seminar on achieving adequacy in the modern corporate bureaucracy. May 17: The Comedy Grab Bag For ONE NIGHT ONLY — see acclaimed local comedians and storytellers share sneak previews of their latest BRAND NEW works. Hear from Megan Phillips, Morris Bartlett, and Marylee Stephenson — with a dash of improv comedy in between for extra freshness!

May 24 & 31: Megan Phillip’s “Periscope” Having recently regrouped her professional identity and reassembled her social life, Meg decides to search for an easier alternative… but will she find happiness in a pill?

SEA CADETS 75TH ANNIVERSARY The Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Fraser is celebrating its 75th anniversary on May 12 and 13 at their cadet facility on Annacis Island at 535 Derwent Way, Delta. The corps is asking all former cadets and officers to join in the celebrations. For more information Robert Park at 604-525-1161 or visit “RCSCC Fraser 75th Anniversary” on the web or email ytheroux@shaw.ca.

POETIC JUSTICE READING SERIES Operating since 2010, Poetic Justice hosts two featured poets and an open mic on the third Sunday of each month. This month’s readers are Jane Munro and Ian Williams. Admission by donation. May 21, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., Boston Pizza, 1045 Columbia St Contact: James Felton, 604-767-6908 james@poeticjusticenewwest.org, www.poeticjusticenewwest.org

MOTHER’S DAY REMEMBRANCE Sunday May 8 If you would like to celebrate Mother’s Day, but your Mother has passed, or you are estranged from her, join others like you for an enjoyable brunch at the Seasons in the Park Restaurant in beautiful Queen Elizabeth Park, Vancouver. Bring a photo and/or story about your Mother to share. No age or gender requirement. Bookings taken up to May 6. RSVP booking is a must. Call 778-318-1894 to reserve!

UPTOWN STREET FEST May 27, 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., 600 block of Belmont St This is the 5th Annual Up Town Street Fest! presented by the Hyack Festival Association. After the Hyack International Parade, stay with us to celebrate on Belmont Street. Enjoy incredible food, shop from our market place vendors, check out some kid’s amusement activities or catch the free street level entertainment. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and friends there is no charge to experience the delights of New West for the day.

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PARKING RULES Joe and Joan were sitting down to their usual morning cup of coffee listening to the weather report on the radio. “There will be 3 to 5 inches of snow today, and a snow emergency has been declared,” the weather report said. “You must park your cars on the odd numbered side of the streets.” Joe said, “Jeez, okay,” and got up from his coffee. The next day they were sitting down with their morning cups of coffee. The weather forecast was, “There will be 2 to 4 inches of snow today, and a snow emergency has been declared. You must park your cars on the even numbered side of the streets.” Again Joe replied, “Jeez, okay,” and got up from his coffee. Two days later, again they’re sitting down with their cups of coffee and the weather forecast said, “There will be 6 to 8 inches of snow today, and a snow emergency has been declared. You must park your cars on the…” and the power went out and Joe didn’t get the rest of the instructions. He turned to Joan, “Jeez, what am I going to do now, Joan?” Joan replied, “Aw, Joe, just leave the car in the darned garage today.” FRIENDS Frank and Jim, are walking down the street when Jim turns to Frank and says, “Frank, if you had two of those top-of-the-line Mercedes Benz cars, with all the gear, electric windows, CD player and all of that, exactly the same, would you give me one?” Frank says, “Jim, how long do we go back? Thirty years? We’ve been best friends since school, and if I had two of those Mercedes, top-of-the-line cars with

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all the trimmings, exactly the same, yeah, I would give the other one to you.” So, they keep walking. After a couple of minutes, Frank turns to Jim and says, “Jim, if you had two of those luxury type yachts, you know, with all the modern conveniences, and they were exactly the same, would you give one of them to me?” Jim says, “Frank, you and me are like brothers, you were best man at my wedding, you attended my son’s wedding, we have gone to the same lodge together for all these years. If I had two of those luxury yachts, exactly the same with all the modern conveniences, then yeah Frank, I really would give the other one to you.” They keep walking. A couple of minutes later, Jim turns to Frank, “Frank, if you had two chickens…” “Now hold on there! Jim, you KNOW I’ve got two Chickens!” HE COULD DO BETTER A manager brings a dog into a nightclub to work. The dog is a brilliant piano player. He plays all the standards. He’s sitting there, pounding out the tunes, when all of a sudden, a big dog comes in and drags him out. The nightclub owner asks, “What happened?” The manager says, “That’s his mother. She wants him to be a doctor.” WHEN I RETIRE I’m gonna grow six more arms. I gotta keep myself octopied. NOT GUILTY? After a two-week criminal trial in a very high profile bank robbery case, the judge turns to the jury fore-

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man and asks, “Has the jury reached a verdict in this case?” “Yes, we have, your honor,” The foreman responded. “Would you please pass it to me,” The judge declared, as he motioned for the bailiff to retrieve the verdict slip from the foreman and deliver it to him. After the judge reads the verdict himself, he delivers the verdict slip back to his bailiff to be returned to the foreman and instructs the foreman, “Please read your verdict to the court.” “We find the defendant Not Guilty of all four counts of bank robbery.” stated the foreman. The family and friends of the defendant jump for joy at the verdict and hug each other as they shout expressions of divine gratitude. The man’s attorney turns to his client and asks, “So, what do you think about that?” The defendant, with a bewildered look on his face turns to his attorney and says, “I’m real confused here. Does this mean that I have to give all the money back?” THE NEW PASTOR The new minister stood at the church door greeting the members as they left the Sunday morning service. While most of the people told the Pastor how much they liked his message, one man seemingly had a different opinion. “That was a very dull and boring sermon, Pastor,” he said. The pastor was a bit baffled by this, but he continued shaking hands. A few minutes later, the same man again appeared in line and said, “I don’t think you did much in the way of preparation for your message.” Once again, the man circled back and appeared in line, this time muttering, “You really blew it. You didn’t have a thing to say, Pastor.” Finally, the minister could stand it no longer. He went to one of the deacons and inquired about the man. “Oh, don’t let that guy bother you,” said the deacon. “He’s a little slow. All he does is go around repeating whatever he hears other people saying.” I TOLD MY WIFE “I told my wife that it was her turn to shovel and salt the front steps. All I got was icy stares.”

In recognition of Cap’s 85 years in business, Piffle Magazine will be running photos from the past relating to Cap’s Cycle. This series of photos will run each month until the end of year.

Cap Hobbis renting bikes in Sapperton just like his son today except now they have gears. Have the hills gotten steeper?

Cap Hobbis rode his “High Wheeler” in parades for over 50 years.

Your comments about these photos are invited and can be emailed to

Chrissargent@piffle.ca

“When I was in high school I had two favorite subjects, lunch and recess.” ~ Anonymous

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5. The first people of Canada are known as First . 6. A traditional New Westminster Festival.

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FAT FREE I stopped at a fast-food restaurant recently. I was fascinated by a sign which offered Fat-Free French Fries. I decided to give them a try. I was dismayed when the clerk pulled a basket of fries from the fryer, which was dripping with fat. He filled a bag with these fries and put them in my order. “Just a minute!” I said. “Those aren’t fat-free.” “Yes, they are. We only charge for the potatoes… the fat is free!” THE INSPIRED SERMON The pastor was greeting folks at the door after the service. A woman said, “Father, that was a good sermon.” The priest replied, “Oh, I have to give the credit to the Holy Spirit.” “It wasn’t THAT good!” she said. OPTOMETRIST Did you hear about the optometrist who fell into a lens grinder and made a spectacle of himself? IT’S TRUE Did you know they won’t be making yard sticks any longer?

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MOTHERS OF FAMOUS PEOPLE The following are some little known quotes from the mothers of famous people in history: MONA LISA’S MOTHER: “After all that money your father and I spent on braces, that’s the biggest smile you can give us?” COLUMBUS’ MOTHER: “I don’t care what you’ve discovered, you still could have written!” MICHELANGELO’S MOTHER: “Can’t you paint on walls like other children? Do you have any idea how hard it is to get that stuff off the ceiling?” NAPOLEON’S MOTHER: “All right, if you aren’t hiding your report card inside your jacket, take your hand out of there and show me.” ABRAHAM LINCOLN’S MOTHER: “Again with the stovepipe hat? Can’t you just wear a baseball cap like the other kids?” THOMAS EDISON’S MOTHER: “Of course I’m proud that you invented the electric light bulb. Now turn it off and get to bed!” ALBERT EINSTEIN’S MOTHER: “But it’s your senior picture. Can’t you do something about your hair? Styling gel, mousse, something…?” | L O C A L LY P U B L I S H E D S I N C E 2 0 0 0

CAP’S ORIGINAL BIKES SHOP CELEBRATES 85 YEARS IN BUSINESS

by Gordon Hobbis, Service Manager & Owner ou might already be familiar with Cap’s, the name has been around for a long time (since 1932), but the times have changed and so have we. Let me introduce myself — I’m the Bike Guy, Gordon Hobbis, and the owner of CAP’S SAPPERTON, the original Cap’s. Cap is my Dad and I’ve been working in the family business for as long as I can remember. I’ve done this for so long that I decided to buy the Sapperton store for myself. The same life long commitment to helping people enjoy cycling in a store that reflects what I love about cycling. Our store is a combination of how we love to ride. I’m a family man so I want to look after the kids and parents. We have experts on staff to give you great advice on riding to work or getting the groceries, touring across Canada or around town, gearing up for a fast road ride or tackling a Gran Fondo. From folding bikes to cruisers, 29r’s to carbon racers we’ll most likely have a bike for you. With our 5000 square foot test area we welcome you to explore the world of possibilities and get the ride that is right for you. Our store motto is “Get Back Into Cycling” and that is what we put our energy into every single day. Has it been a while since you were a rider? Do you want to know what is different in bikes today? We carry the selection of product and have the expertise to assist you in meeting your cycling dreams so come and visit!

Gordon Hobbis and Wife Nina receive a Certificate of Achievement from Mayor Jonathan X. Coté marking Cap’s Cycle’s 85th year of business.

Cap’s ‘The Original’ was the first of Cap’s shops established in 1932. The store is still full of amazing museum worthy bicycles dating back to the 1800s. The staff at this stand alone Cap’s location prides itself on excellent customer ser v ice. W het her you are looking to fix your child’s 12" bike with a flat tire, or have your high end carbon road bike serviced, we’re your shop. We have the best brands and want to get you onto the bike that fits your needs. Please browse our website at www.capsbicycleshop.com and come by and check out our store. We’re located in the historic Sapperton neighbourhood in New Westminster, right by the Royal Columbian Hospital. We are just a few short blocks from the Sapperton SkyTrain Station at 434A East Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC. Our hours are Monday to Saturday 10am to 6pm and Sunday 12 noon to 5pm. You are welcome to phone us at 604-524-3611.

“Gravitation can not be held responsible for people falling in love.” ~ Albert Einstein

A CHANCE MEETING SPARKES NOSTALGIA

hile out for dinner recently, Piffle Publisher Chris Sargent and his wife Flavia were delighted to find former Mayor Helen Sparkes and her husband Fred at the same Sapperton restaurant. Helen and Fred now live in Penticton, but were in the Royal City to visit family. Both Fred and Chris grew up in Sapperton, and it didn’t take long before the two were chewing on boyhood memories. One event in particular stood out in their thoughts. It was an Olympic style event that was popular in Sapperton in the 50s and 60s known as “The Dash”. The starting line was the doorway of Spots Fred Sparkes and Café or Chopsticks Chris Sargent reRestaurant. The enact “The Dash” participants would in the doorway of a race northbound Sapperton restaurant. towards Hume Park being careful not to Helen and Flavia. slip on a steaming road apple since horseback riding was popular back then. The second half of The Dash was a version of hide and seek. The New Westminster Police took part in this community event by trying to Fred, Helen, and Chris. find these young athletes. If found, they were rewarded with a ride along in a Police car and sometimes a tour of the Police Station that would include a look at the inside of the jail cell. Sparkes and Sargent never participated in The Dash because it just didn’t interest them. Back then, Fred Sparkes dream was to one day blow up anvils while Sargent just didn’t have any ambition.

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DID YOU GET IT? The other day I sent my girlfriend a huge pile of snow. I rang her up and asked, “Did you get my drift?” ALL WRAPPED UP When I was in the supermarket I saw a man and a woman wrapped in a barcode. I asked, “Are you two an item?” AT THE BUTCHER I went to the butchers the other day and I bet him $50 that he couldn’t reach the meat off the top shelf. He said, “no, the steaks are too high.” AVERAGE When she told me I was average, she was just being mean. AT THE BAR A guy walks into a bar with jumper cables. The bartender says, “You can come in, but don’t start anything!” ISN’T THAT DUCKY This duck walks into a bar and orders a beer. “Four bucks,” says the bartender. “Put it on my bill.” WOUNDED DOG A dog with his leg wrapped in bandages hobbles into a saloon. He sidles up to the bar and announces: “I’m lookin’ fer the man who shot my paw.” ONE MORE A man walks into a bar with a slab of asphalt under his arm and says: “A beer please, and one for the road.” BEER PLEASE A neutron walks into a bar. “I’d like a beer” he says. The bartender promptly serves up a beer. “How much will that be?” asks the neutron. “For you,” replies the bartender, “no charge.” TERMITE A termite walks into a bar and says, “Is the bar tender here?” FISH AND CHIPS INSURANCE I tried to get Fish and Chips insurance, but the agent said their policy doesn’t cover Snacks of Cod.

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ARIES: Watch for conflicts within partnerships this month; both personally & professionally. Thinking before you talk is important. TAURUS: Your very assertive this month and its a good time to show the world what you can do. Just don’t be to aggressive, it could backfire. GEMINI: Physical relations are important to you this month. You may find the mate of your dreams or scare them away with your strong personality. CANCER: This month its a good time to do those home renovations. You do your best work out of your home. LEO: You discover just how much love there really is in your life this month. You find beauty in your every day surrounding. VIRGO: Don’t judge yourself by what you own. However, it is a good month to put your energy into making money, just be wise about it. LIBRA: Your a star at charming people and this month you pull out all the stops. You put pleasure before work this month. SCORPIO: Being assertive this month will not work in your favour. Step back and listen before speaking your mind.

SAGITTARIUS: Think about your goals and actively pursue them this month. Put your energy into your dreams and they will more than likely come true. CAPRICORN: You may find your superiors tick you off this month. Better to just get the job done amidst all the turmoil and avoid the aggravation.

AQUARIUS: You either have travel or education on your mind this month. Why not try them both and expand your horizons. PISCES: Keep issues regarding other people’s money to a minimum. However, if people owe you money, now is the time to try to get it back.

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Photos and story by Melanie Dixon fter Aman Grewal graduated from pharmacy school at UBC in 2011, he never expected that a chance encounter at a big family wedding would lead to opening up the Longevity Compounding Pharmacy in New Westminster. Aman enjoyed his job at a chain pharmacy, but wasn’t getting full-time hours, so he floated around so he could pay his school loans. At the wedding, he introduced himself to Pinder Mann, who owned an independent pharmacy in Langley. Pinder had also graduated from UBC pharmacy school in 2000. Pinder offered him some shifts. During Aman’s time at Pinder’s independent pharmacy, he noticed that it was run differently than the understaffed corporate pharmacies he was used to working at. “I noticed that at his independently owned and operated pharmacy that it was staffed really well, and the technicians and the pharmacist operated at a really

high level. There weren’t compartmentalized jobs for people. Everybody did a little bit of everything. Yes, there is a certain point where it has to be a pharmacist to do certain duties, but I like to do everything. It has a collaborative feeling to it.” Aman enjoyed his time at the Langley pharmacy so much that he asked Pinder if he ever was interested in a partnership, to let him know. Later in 2015, Dr. Allana Polo was opening up the Polo Health Centre in New Westminster, and had been asking around for pharmacists who were interested in opening up a pharmacy on site. This eventually led to the grand opening of Longevity Compounding Pharmacy in 2015, independently operated by Pinder and Aman. This pharmacy is completely separate from the Polo Health Centre, and people can just pop in off the street to get their prescription medications or to ask advice. Aman had learned the art and science of compounding from Pinder. Next to traditional prescriptions, compounding is one of the key (continued on page 20)

“You can do very little with faith, but you can do nothing without it.” ~ Samuel Butler

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Pharmacist Aman Grewal holds medicated lozenges, an example of one of the many formats for their medicines.

services offered at Longevity Compounding Pharmacy, utilizing state-of-the art equipment and technology in the preparation of their compounded medications. Aman has always had an interest in chemistry, and explained what compounding really means. “It’s essentially making medications that aren’t commercially available, or even discontinued. I’m putting it into different formats, like creams, capsules, lozenges, gummy bears, and solutions. If it’s not the perfect form for you and it’s not going to work for you, there’s a higher chance you’re not going to take the medication. I’m trying to solve a problem for a patient. “There is also the instance where the dosage isn’t available for a particular patient, in pediatrics for instance. If you have a 100mg pill, and a two month old patient needs a 1mg dose, how do you accurately break that down into separate pieces? What you have to do is put it into some form of solution or format that can be accurately measured to give to the patient.” Another problem that many people have is giving medication to dogs and cats who don’t understand what you’re doing. Aman explained how compounded medications can benefit pets too.

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“Pets are different, they’re different shapes and sizes. The medications we give them are basically human medications but they have to be dosed according to the pet. So, if it’s a little chihuahua, you’re not going to give the chihuahua the same blood pressure dosage as a 200 pound adult, so you’ve got to bring that concentration down, in a form factor that the chihuahua will actually take. I would also put a beef or chicken flavour in the medication.” Most pharmacies don’t do compounding, and Aman noted that they wouldn’t know what to do if you asked for a medication in a format different than a pill, because traditional pharmacy schools don’t teach much compounding. The solution is to bring your prescription to Longevity Compounding Pharmacy, where they can make up your prescription in different formats, according to your needs. Much of the enjoyment for Aman is meeting certain challenges with finding the perfect form of medication to give to a patient. “I’m actually making lollipops with a numbing agent in them. This is a good solution for chemotherapy patients who get mouth sores as a result of their chemo treatment. It’s in a convenient form, so what they do is lick the lollipop for about 30 seconds to numb the pain from the sores. That is just enough for half an hour, so they can eat a meal without any pain or discomfort. It’s just little things like that, providing patients with solutions.” Longevity Pharmacy is located at 711 Columbia Street, and the owners invite patients to drop in for all their healthcare needs, from traditional and compounded prescriptions, to OTC or shelf medications, and hormone therapy. They can answer your drug-related and natural remedies questions. Longevity also offers custom compression stocking fittings. Aman and Pinder enjoy having the power to make change in people’s lives. Often a pharmacist is seen more often than any other healthcare professional. This independent model of pharmacy enables them to spend more time with each patient. “We have a great staff, great team, I encourage people to come in and say hello and just check it out.” Like most New West residents, Melanie Dixon moved to the Royal City in the early 90s, and never left. You can find her articles and books online.

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May 24th is our historic 124th crowning of the ”Queen of the May” — A proud tradition dear to our hearts.

Evelyn Sangster Benson

MAY DAY REMEMBERED

by Evelyn Benson efore our celebrated week-long Hyack Festival was born, New Westminster’s historic May Day festivities were packed into a single dynamite day and evening — usually the third Friday in May. Every kid in town from Grades two through nine was involved in rehearsals for the BIG DAY: folk dances, gymnastic drills, bicycle drills, square-dancing and maypole dancing were part of every May Day, and took weeks of rehearsals to perfect. We learned to dance around an invisible Maypole in the school gym. The school Music Teacher would play the music on the piano (no tape recorders then). Sometimes she would be busy or absent and so we learned to sing the words to the Maypole dance to accompany ourselves:

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The May Day Ball, held the evening of May Day at Queens Park Arena, was THE Social Event of the Year for kids. At age 6, I was escorted to the May Day Ball of 1941 by little Eddie MacKenzie accompanied by his mother. He presented me with my very first corsage. Pink carnations as I recall. Ed married his high school sweetheart, Bev Maiden and we kept in touch with them over the years until he recently passed away. At The Ball, dressed in our very best, we joined in the Grand March, two-by-two behind the May Queen suite and their adult escorts. Down the centre of the Arena floor we’d march. Then the Queen and her escort, usually J.J. Johnston, peeled left and the next couple peeled right and marched down the sides of the Arena floor until TWO couples met and, four-a-breast, marched down the centre of the floor. Then FOUR peeled off to the left and four to the right meeting at the far end to form eight-a-breast. EIGHT-a-breast was all that could be accommodated and the lines disintegrated. Then we danced the first waltz with our partner. Later, we all cheered as the Queen and her entourage formed three BIG circles and performed the intricate | L O C A L LY P U B L I S H E D S I N C E 2 0 0 0

MATH MADNESS

May Queen Lori Clarkson and her entourage visit ex-mayor Lewie Sangster at Royal Columbian Hospital, May 12, 1968.

maneuvers of the traditional ‘Royal Lancers’ dance. It was the highlight of the evening! My dad loved New Westminster, and May Day had a special place in his heart. Until arthritis slowed him down, he’d put on his tuxedo and escort one of the May Day girls into the oval and that night he’d enthusiastically dance the ‘Lancers’ with her at the May Day Ball. Just last year, a gray haired woman who had been in a May Day Suite of long ago stopped to tell me that my dad had been her escort and partner in the ‘Lancers”. “Such a gentleman! He was so kind and so much fun! That was my most favorite memory of May Day!” I often accompanied Dad to the Lancers rehearsals at Queen’s Park Arena and sometimes filled in if one of the girls, or even a man, was absent. If the organist, Fred Nelson, couldn’t make it, Dad would hand me the microphone and I would vocally “Diddle, diddle, dee,” the four different tunes needed to practice the four “sets” of the Royal Lancers. What are “Lancers?” you might ask. Lancers are circle dances, thought to be the origin of North American square dances. Each circle has four couples. There is no “caller” for the intricate moves. The dances are carefully taught by an instructor. Lancers come to us from Victorian times in Great Britain when all wellbred young people took dance instruction. “Lancers” became very popular at Military Balls where Royal Lancers (cavalry officers) were proficient at this popular dance-form and taught the local ladies these dances continued on page 30

Try to fi ll in the missing numbers. Use the numbers 1 through 9 to complete the equations. Each number is only used once. Each row is a math equation. Each column is a math equation. Remember that multiplication and division are performed before addition and subtraction.

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PUZ ZLE #34

The principle of this puzzle is to shade, in a logical way, boxes in the grid to discover a picture solution. Numbers on the left show the sets of boxes to be shaded in the corresponding line. Numbers above the grid show the sets of boxes to be shaded in the corresponding column. There is always at least one clear box separating the shaded boxes. TIP: It is just as important to discover which boxes are clear.

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SARGENT’S CITY SCENE THE HYACK FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION

he Hyack Festival Association has been enriching the hearts of its surrounding community for over 45 years. Aiming to inspire, unite and excite the community, Hyack 2017 promises to celebrate the fusion of cultures and personalities that embody New Westminster.

HYACK GRAND PRIX

he Hyack Festival Association Grand Prix is planned for the morning of May 20. The event is sanctioned by Cycling BC and will feature the top cyclists from across BC and beyond. Many spectators are anticipated. The City of New Westminster has awarded Hyack a grant to host this event. Launching Hyack week in a spectacular way, the First Hyack Grand Prix will see an adventurous bike race flowing through the side of Tipperary Park, on Queens Avenue, and around Manitoba Street, Peele Street, Third Street, Liverpool and Fourth Street. The Hyack Grand Prix races will commence May 20 between 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m., and end at noon. The proposed Grand Prix is a “Criterium” style competition similar to the Gastown Grand Prix in Vancouver. The riders follow a 1.3 km route and complete as many as 50–60 laps and travel at up to 70 km per hour. Several races with different categories will occur (men’s, women’s, youth, etc.)

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Saturday, May 27, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Parade Route: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. 6th Street between 8th Avenue and Queens Avenue. Queens Avenue between 6th and 1st Street. 1st Street between Queens and 3rd Avenue. yack’s 46th annual International Parade holds a special place in history as it coincides with the 150th year of Canada’s confederation. In honour of this historic milestone, Hyack has decided on a theme that not only reflects the unique past of New Westminster,

“To handle yourself, use your head; to handle others, use your heart.” ~ Donald A. Laird

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PREPAREDNESS FOR SENIORS It’s important for everyone to be prepared by knowing the risks in their community, having a household plan and having an emergency kit. For seniors in New Westminster, this may mean considering preparedness actions above and beyond the “basics”. PERSONAL SUPPORT NETWORK Most importantly, take the time to create a trusted support network of at least three people to assist during an emergency. Give them keys and add their contact information to a shared emergency plan. The support network should also be advised of any health conditions or medications and shown how to operate specialized medical or mobility equipment, such as lifts, wheelchairs or scooters. GET A KIT An emergency kit should include a minimum three-day supply of food, water and basic necessities. Make it as portable as possible and store it in an easily accessible spot. Another option is to create two kits — a bigger one for sheltering-in-place and a smaller, grab-and-go version. Whatever you choose, just make sure your support network knows where they’re kept. You may also need to include: • A two-week supply of prescription medications. If that’s not possible, ensure a copy of the prescription, with the recommended dosage and prescribing doctor, is included • A whistle or personal alarm to call for help • Written instructions for special medical or mobility equipment in case members of your support network aren’t immediately available • Extra eye glasses, hearing aids and hearing aid batteries • Spare footwear with any special orthotics OTHER CONSIDERATIONS • Secure bookcases, TVs and heavy furniture if you leave in an area at risk of earthquake. This will prevent injury and ensure evacuation routes from a house or apartment are kept clear • Ensure mobility devices will always be parked in easily accessible places for quick evacuations

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but also resonates with the history of the entire Pacific Northwest. The story of Canada involves all of us, including our First Peoples. Hyack’s mission in 2017 is to tell the story of New Westminster in a way that integrates and celebrates the history and culture of the first peoples of the land.

MAY DAY COMMUNITY HERITAGE PICNIC

The Armoury of The Royal Westminster Regiment, Sunday, May 28, 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.

QUEENSBOROUGH POP-UP-SHOP

May 13 & 27, 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Queensborough Landing Shopping Centre, 805 Boyd Street, New Westminster. he first Queensborough Pop-Up Shop at Queensborough Landing Shopping Centre will featuring a curated group of local makers, creators, and doers in a unique, fun environment! Visit the Shopping Centre for all of your household needs, stop by our many dining options, and best of all — purchase one-of-a-kind hand-made treasures! There will also be a local florist who will be hosting a flower arrangement workshop for Mother’s Day!

NEW WESTMINSTER RESIDENTS WILL BE HEADING TO THE POLLS AGAIN ON JUNE 23RD

ew Westminster residents will head to the polls on June 23 in a referendum to decide whether or not the city will remain within Metro Vancouver. For years the city has debated the merits of remaining in the federation of municipalities in the Greater Vancouver Region. Metro Vancouver is a federation of 21 municipalities, one Electoral Area and one Treaty First Nation, its core services are

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ith the demolition of the existing downtown parkade nearly completed, the City of New Westminster is excited to announce that it will begin construction of a new parkade in the coming weeks. The new structure will be twice the size of the previous structure and have thousands of new parking stalls. It will be built in the exact same ideal location as the previous parkade. It is anticipated that the new parkade will become an iconic structure and will be a model for concrete parking structures in the region. New Westminster is confident that its new and improved parkade will mean that New Westminster will continue to be a leader for concrete, waterfront blocking, retail covering parking structures.

FROM THE HEART

May 27, 7:30 p.m., Massey Theatre, 735 8th Avenue hen the Maple Leaf Singers perform, it’s always From the Heart. Their 49th annual show features familiar favourites as well as material from beloved Canadian artists in celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary. Join the Maple Leaf Singers at New Westminster’s

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THE GREAT DEPRESSION DIDN’T HOLD BACK THE HOBBIS BROTHERS

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erald “Cap” Hobbis was born in 1918 in Alberta, and moved with his family to Burquitlam in 1927. In 1932, Cap and his brother Bert established Cap’s Bicycle shop. The business began as a repair shop for bikes in the basement of the Hobbis family home. Work was hard to come by during the Great Depression, and Cap found that he was able to fix up a bicycle and sell it for a profit. On November 10th, 1940, Cap moved the shop to a store in the Sapperton. Selling bicycles at the time was difficult, especially during World War II, when a permit was required to buy a bike, so Cap supplemented his Bicycle shop by selling hardware. Not only was the Sapperton store a bike an hardware shop, it doubled as a museum. Cap collected all sorts of items that customers could browse through in the basement of the store while waiting for their purchases or for their bikes to be repaired. Over the following decades, Cap’s Bicycle Shop expanded with the addition of 15 stores in different locations. In 1995, Hobbis died at the age of 77. Today, Cap’s Bicycle Shops still exist in Delta, Port Coquitlam, Langley, and the original location at 434 East Columbia, New Westminster. The Original Cap’s Bicycle Shop in New Westminster is currently owned and operated by Gordon Hobbis, one of Cap’s seven children.

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POET’S CORNER with

JANET KVAMMEN

VICE-PRESIDENT, ROYAL CITY LITERARY ARTS SOCIETY

a sense of place © Janet Kvammen early April grey dawn craves light set on fire a rush of crow drowning in blue sky imagine newly adorned trees singed by midday sun blinded by the city where dreams begin beneath a golden crown aura how far hope has come to a sense of place: community witness purpose diverse inclusiveness memory tradition belonging beneath the Pattullo tugboats on the Fraser bring flow movement industry vessels in motion Tin Soldier a welcoming ambassador the Quay to the city a gift given to all Old Crow Coffee hot chocolate creamy Earl Grey laptops and iPads new encounters old haunts Heritage Grill meets Judge Begbie on the flipside El Santo Big Star The Hub Brick and Mortar social convergence The Anvil River Market Hyack Square Carnarvon canyon spellbound the W wows #DowntownNewWest where river meets sky a sense of place: building a community finding centre

V ice Presiden t of R CL A S and New Wes t A r t is t s, Janet Kvammen is a poet, photographer and visual artist. Published in over a dozen anthologies, Janet has been a featured poet, host, and organizer of many local events. She is the recipient of a 2016 Nehru Humanitarian Award. Please visit the LFNW Community exhibition on display at the Anvil Centre Community Art Space until June 2, 2017 to view her poem as visualized by artist Clarissa Argueta, and many other amazing pairings.

Welcoming New Westminster Poets! Please submit your “New West” poems by emailing Janet at janetkvammen@rclas.com Visit www.rclas.com for all the latest events. May 2017

wherever they were stationed throughout the British Empire. It is believed that the Royal Engineers under Colonel Moody brought the ‘Lancers’ to the pioneers of New Westminster. They are still danced each year at Balmoral Castle in Scotland at the Queen’s Annual “Gillies Ball” on New Year’s Eve. Between 1895 and 1968, my Dad missed taking part in only four May Days — three when he was overseas during World War I, and his last May Day in 1968 while he was in hospital. To his delight, the May Queen and her attendants visited him at his bedside. He passed away that very night.

This story is from Evelyn Benson’s award-winning book, — A CENTURY IN A SMALL TOWN — One Family’s Stories. Both Book 1 and Book 2 are available at Black Bond Books and www.amazon.com. Watch for more stories in next month’s Piffle. AUTHOR’S NOTE: Until recently, the “Royal Lancers” were performed at the Civic May Day Banquet. For some unfortunate reason this traditional part of our historic May Day celebration was cancelled! Thankfully, the Gentlemen Lancers continued to instruct the Lancer Dances to the girls of the May Queen Suite (with the full cooperation and enthusiasm of their parents). They now perform these wonderful and charming dances in our historic Armory building each May at a new event called:

“May Day Community Heritage Picnic” Sunday, May 28 from 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. At our Armory at Sixth Street and Royal Avenue. It’s OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Don’t miss it! May 24 is our historic 124th crowning of the “Queen of the May” — a proud tradition dear to our hearts. | L O C A L LY P U B L I S H E D S I N C E 2 0 0 0

INNER PEACE I am passing this on to you because it definitely works and we could all use a little more calmness in our lives. By following simple advice heard on the Dr. Phil show, you too can find inner peace. Dr. Phil proclaimed, “The way to achieve inner peace is to finish all the things you have started and have never finished.” So, I looked around my house to see all the things I started and hadn’t finished, and before leaving the house this morning, I finished off a bottle of Merlot, a bottle of Zinfandel, a bottle of Bailey’s Irish Cream, a bottle of Kahlua, a package of Oreos, the remainder of my old hamburger and fries, the rest of the cheesecake, some Doritos, and a box of chocolates and the rest of my half-gallon of Blue Bell Original Vanilla Bean ice-cream. You have no idea how freaking good I feel right now. Please pass this on to those whom you think might be in need of inner peace. GOAT FOR DINNER This young couple invited their parson for Sunday dinner. While they were in the kitchen preparing the meal, the minister asked their young son what they were having. “Goat,” the little boy replied. “Goat?” replied the startled man of the cloth. “Are you sure about that?” “Yep,” said the youngster. “I heard Pa say to Ma, ‘Might as well have the old goat for dinner today as any other day.’” Q: What does Captain Kirk wear to the fitness centre? A: Jim shorts. THE PHARMACIST A boy walked into a pharmacy and asked the pharmacist to give him something to cure the hiccups… The pharmacist merely leaned over and slapped the kid on the back.“Why did you do that to me,” asked the boy. “Well, you don’t have the hiccups now, do you!” The boy replied, “No, but my Mom out in the car still does!” Q: What do you call an imaginary color? A: A pigment of your imagination.

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By Tony Gioventu, Executive Director, Condominium Home Owners' Association of BC Dear Tony: Our strata owners orchestrated a coup in February over the previous council who held control for the past 10 years. When owners discovered they refused to release any financial information and there were some irregular expenses, the owners finally voted in a new council. I was one of the people who was requesting documents, and since being elected to council I have been the target of vicious accusations and vandalism to my car. We had a difficult time obtaining the records of the strata, but the threat of a tribunal action was helpful. Our treasurer has identified that 4 council members were being paid $100 a month but nothing has ever been disclosed or approved by our owners. For the past 5 years the amount has been paid from our legal/insurance budget item. Is it legal for council members to be paid? ~ Marni J Dear Marni: There are 3 possible methods for the owners to approve remuneration of council. The key is the approval by the owners. Council members can-

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not agree to compensate each other or be compensated unless one of the 3 conditions has been met. The first is the annual budget may include a line item for the remuneration/payment of council members. That could be a gross amount and council by majority vote could decide how that is administered or it could be very specific as to how much is paid and on what frequency. The second condition is where the strata corporation adopts a bylaw that permits the remuneration of council and determines the amount, which would still have to be approved in the annual budget. The third condition is where the strata passes a 3/4 vote to approve remuneration for a specific purpose. For example, the strata is undertaking a major project and want to designate a single council member to act as the coordinator, and the strata approves a specific amount in relation to the project. If your strata corporation has not approved the remuneration of council then it is not permitted and the owners have a claim against those council members. Remuneration of council members may also be reportable and taxable income and the strata corporation should speak with a qualified accountant to determine if the strata tax returns have been filed correctly and whether the compensation amounts need to be reported.

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THREE ROBBERS Three robbers decide to rob a grocery store They set off an alarm and the police came so they jumped into potato sacks The police kicked the first potato sack and it went “woof” so they thought it must be a dog. The police kicked the second potato sack and it

went “meow” so they thought it must be a cat. Then

they kicked the last potato sack and it went “potato”.

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THE BIG APPLE A blind man travels to New York for the first time… Leaving the airport, he gets into a cab. He feels

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in New York are big compared to where I’m from!”The driver smiles, and chuckles back, “everything’s big in New York”.

He drops him off at his hotel, and the blind man finds

his way to the lobby. From the noise and the bustle about him, he sense that the lobby is much bigger

than any hotel he’s ever been in. When he approaches the counter, he tells the receptionist, “Damn, the hotels in New York are big, aren’t they?”

The receptionist smiles, “everything’s big in New York”. Needing to use the toilet before heading up to his room, he asked the receptionist for directions to the nearest one. On his way there, the blind man took a wrong turn and fell into the hotel’s swimming pool instead. He began screaming hysterically “DON’T FLUSH, DON’T FLUSH!!”

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A real Financial Plan exposes all fees.

It is easy to get caught up in hidden fees. You need complete transparency to make informed decisions about your financial future. This true story will open your eyes to the importance of a trusted advisor.

Contact me today to discuss how I can help your money work for you.

It’s all about value. As you should know, there is a new fee and performance reporting standard for your investments. While this appears to be a step towards transparency, I am disappointed that one of the largest fees that investors pay has been omitted from that reporting: mutual fund management fees. It concerns me that many investors are not aware of this and would believe that these new reports provide full transparency. I recently came across that exact situation and thought I would share the story with you, altering names for confidentiality. I recently met with [Mr. and Mrs. Smith] who were interested in taking me up on my free Financial Planning session. We went through a Discovery Meeting aimed at retrieving all the required information about their assets, liabilities, goals and objectives. Part of that included copies of their current investment statements. After reviewing their investment statements, including the new performance and fee reports, I realized how unaware the Smiths were with respect to their actual fees being paid. The reports showed that for their $550,000, they were charged just under $5,000 in 2016. After this review, and determining the management fees of the mutual funds they held, their actual fees were somewhere between $12,000 and $14,000, depending on purchase dates and transaction costs. To make this even more concerning, the advisor had bought all the mutual funds with restrictions that will cost the Smiths up to 3% (Up to $15,000) should they sell. Fees aren’t the only consideration, and after seeing their unimpressive 2016 returns and asset allocation, I was able to recommend a portfolio that both matched their needs, based on the Financial Plan we had put together, and will save them over $5,000 a year. These savings will flow back into their account and drive future growth.

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After meeting with the Smiths again last week to review their Financial Plan and recommendations; it was clear they could receive better service, full Financial Planning and increased return potential, all for a substantially lower cost than their bank. I am pleased to report that the Smiths are now clients I have the pleasure of working with to achieve their financial goals. If you hold mutual funds, you need complete transparency of your costs so that you can make an informed decision on the value of your dollar. This newsletter is solely the work of the author for the private information of clients. Although the author is a registered Investment Advisor at Canaccord Genuity Corp., this is not an official publication of Canaccord Genuity Corp. and the author is not a Canaccord Genuity Corp. analyst. The views (including any recommendation) expressed in this newsletter are those of the author alone, and are not necessarily those of Canaccord Genuity Corp. The information contained in this newsletter is drawn from sources believed to be reliable, but the accuracy and completeness of the information is not guaranteed, nor in providing it do the author or Canaccord Genuity Corp. assume any liability. This information is given as of the date appearing on this newsletter, and neither the author nor Canaccord Genuity Corp. assume any obligation to update the information or advise on further developments relating to information provided herein. This newsletter is intended for distribution in those jurisdictions where both the author and Canaccord Genuity Corp. are registered to do business in securities. Any distribution or dissemination of this newsletter in any other jurisdiction is prohibited. The holdings of the author, Canaccord Genuity Corp., its affiliated companies and holdings of their respective directors, officers and employees and companies with which they are associated may, from time to time, include the securities mentioned in this newsletter. The preceding information is for general information only and does not constitute tax advice. All investors should consult with a qualified tax accountant. Tax & Estate advice offered through Canaccord Genuity Wealth & Estate Planning Services Ltd. A DIVISION OF CANACCORD GENUITY CORP., MEMBER – CANADIAN INVESTOR PROTECTION FUND

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