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New mental health facility part of hospital redevelopment plan By Cayley Dobie

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The New Westminster Police Department’s lone mental health officer hopes the redevelopment of Royal Columbian Hospital will reduce the need for police intervention in many situations. “I’m hoping this will have a ripple effect,” Const. Arthur Wlodyka told the Record. “If people can get better treatment while they’re in hospital, then hopefully when they come out, they’re better to readjust to the community, which then in turn causes less crisis and then less need for police resources. Everybody wins with improvements like these.” Wlodyka couldn’t be I’m hoping happier about this will have a last week’s anripple effect. nouncement of a new 75-bed mental health and substance use facility, part of the first phase of Royal Columbian Hospital’s redevelopment. In May, he had already taken on about 120 files referred by other police officers in the department, and this only accounts for the files referred directly to Wlodyka.The department is still working on creating a system to track all mental health files, including those that don’t get referred. It’s been two years sinceWlodyka became the department’s first-ever mental health officer, an initiative he spearheaded. One of the main reasons the position was created was to help reduce the amount of time police officers spent waiting with mental health patients at Royal Columbian Hospital. While Wlodyka is still unsure whether the new facility will help with this continued problem, he is optimistic it will have a positive impact on the never-ending cycle some

Environmentalists are sounding alarms about the health, climate and economic hazards of a proposed coal port on the Fraser River. On Saturday, volunteers with the Dogwood Initiative visited New Westminster and posted mock warning posters about the risks of Fraser Surrey Docks’ coal transfer facility. In addition to concerns about the new proposal that would allow coal to be loaded from trains onto ocean-going ships at the Surrey site, the group is concerned about the “flawed” public process. Fraser Surrey Docks has contacted Port Metro Vancouver about changing the direct transfer coal facility project permit that was approved last August.The amendment would allow Fraser Surrey Docks to load coal directly from the facility onto oceangoing vessels, rather than onto barges that would transport the U.S. coal to Texada Island before it’s shipped to Asia. Fraser Surrey Docks says the proposed amendment would have no impact on the volume of coal (four million metric tonnes per year) permitted to be shipped through the Surrey site annually. Because the coal could be loaded directly onto oceangoing vessels, the company says the proposal would eliminate or reduce the number of barges required at Fraser Surrey Docks. New Westminster city council recently approved a motion to continue to oppose the Fraser Surrey Docks coal export facility and to voice concerns about the lack of public health

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FACING THE FUTURE Fraser Mackay, patient care coordinator for psychiatry at Royal Columbian Hospital, and Const. Arthur Wlodyka, mental health officer for New Westminster police, outside the aging Sherbrooke Centre at Royal Columbian. The province just announced a new 75-bed mental health and substance abuse facility as part of the redevelopment of the hospital. PHOTO CORNELIA NAYLOR

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Public art lands on riverfront By Theresa McManus

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A new piece of public art has been unveiled on New Westminster’s riverfront as part of the Vancouver Biennale. On Thursday, the Vancouver Biennale unveiled the first of three public art installations planned for New Westminster. Public Furniture/Urban Trees, a piece by Brazilian artist Hugo Franca, is now located on the western end of the waterfront esplanade, between Renaissance Square and Reliance Court. “Although the artist has exhibited his artwork internationally, this was the first time in his 20-year career that he created public sculpture outside Brazil using a variety of local wood species, which makes this a truly unique Biennale project and experience for the artist,” said Vancouver Biennale founder and president Barrie Mowatt in a press release. The theme of the 2014 to 2016 Vancouver Biennale is Open Borders/ Crossroads Vancouver, with the three pieces set for New Westminster aiming to provide a discussion about trade, transportation and the flow of people and resources, as well as sustainability and the natural environment. Early last year, New Westminster city council approved three projects as part of the Vancouver Biennale: Blue Trees by Konstantin Dimopolous; Public Furniture/Urban Trees by Hugo Franca; and WOW NewWestminster by Jose Resende.

ART ON THE RIVERFRONT Chase Cameron and Kelsey Devois recline on the first Vancouver Biennale installation in New West, Public Furniture/ Urban Trees. Two more public art pieces are planned for New Westminster. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER Mowatt recently told the Record that WOW NewWestminster is the next installation planned for city.The piece, which generated considerable debate when it was first proposed, consists of four shipping containers positioned in the shape of two Vs. “I am ecstatic about that. Of all the installations we have done, and we have done some pretty spectacular installations this Biennale, WOW is the coup de grace kind of thing,” Mowatt said. “It’s really, really sitespecific work. It’s really dramatic.” The plan is for WOW NewWestminster to

be installed on the timber wharf section of Westminster Pier Park. Blue Trees, which features trees whose trunks have been coated with a blue pigment, will be located on Columbia Street, and possibly at city hall. Although the original concept proposed siting Blue Trees in a one- or two-block section of Columbia Street, Mowatt said the artist has proposed doing something “much more dynamic” that would engage residents to apply blue pigment to trees on the front lawn of city hall. “He is not talking about planting them

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Expanding to ﬁll a need A former downtown New Westminster development office is going to be a lot more fun by the end of the summer. The Friend2Friend Social Learning Society has taken over the space – at 336 Columbia St. – and will soon transform it into a place for kids with autism and other special needs to play with their typically developing peers. “It will look like a huge play place when you walk in, but it will actually be a very detailed clinical environment,” Friend2Friend founder and executive director Heather McCracken told the Record. McCracken has run a similar play centre in East Vancouver since 2012, and demand has sparked the need for another facility.

The East Van centre was filled to capacity within a year of opening, she said, and since January, it has had to turn away 80 families. “It’s just heartbreaking,” McCracken said. The New Westminster centre will double Friend2Friend’s capacity and cut down driving time for families coming from Surrey, Richmond, the Tri-Cities and New West, she said. A mother of three, including a son with autism, McCracken founded Friend2Friend in 2002. The non-profit charity uses small, stable play groups to teach kids with autism and typically developing kids to play better together. The centre will also offer free parent training, support groups, training for profes-

in the ground there,” Mowatt stressed. “He is talking about using it as a launching pad where people come together on a public site, help pigment them as a group.” New Westminster’s 2014 budget included $90,000 to participate in the Vancouver Biennale projects.The Biennale includes “open-air museums” featuring public art, an education program, an international artists’ residency program, a lecture series and more.

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Superintendent known as the ‘trustee whisperer’ By Cornelia Naylor cnaylor@newwestrecord.ca

Togetherness: From left, Jen Seun, Meghan Erdos, Katie Robbins, Jennifer Jacobs, Heather McCracken and Oliver Jacobs of the Friend2Friend Social Learning Society take down the for-lease sign in the downtown New Westminster building that will soon house the society’s newest play centre. PHOTO CORNELIA NAYLOR

sionals and Friend2Friend’s first teen program. “These programs are essential for any child suffering from peer isolation, rejection or bullying within their school or community setting,” McCracken said.

“For children with autism, I am sorry to say the need is great.” The grand opening for the New West play centre is set for Saturday, Sept 26 from 4 to 6 p.m. – Cornelia Naylor, reporter

Superintendent John Gaiptman has “moved mountains” with the New Westminster school district, says board chair Jonina Campbell, but the search is on for his replacement. The board announced last week it had started planning for Gaiptman’s succession by hiring executive search firm Boyden to help the district find its new CEO. Gaiptman, a retired Victoria superintendent, came to New West in February 2014 as a temporary fill-in after the departure of John

Woudzia. Gaiptman was asked to stay on until the following April while the district got its finances in order. He has since been credited with doing that and more. “We have achieved financial stability, developed a plan to retire the debt, built a new elementary school and are working towards the completion of our middle school model with the opening of École Fraser River Middle School,” Campbell said. “It has been a busy but truly remarkable time wherein we have laid a Continued on page 5

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Inspiration from the Man in Motion In hospital after a spinal cord injury, NewWestminster’s Shannon Elmer gets a visit from Rick Hansen Theresa McManus

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A New Westminster woman who recently suffered a spinal cord injury has received some inspiration from the Man in Motion. While snowboarding on Blackcomb Mountain on April 11, Shannon Elmer was blindsided by a skier, who knocked her head over heels. After being transported by helicopter to Vancouver General Hospital and undergoing surgery as a result of a shattered C5 vertebrae, she spent 23 days in the intensive care unit and was later moved to the spinal cord centre. Ken Elmer, Shannon’s father, said his daughter’s condition has improved slowly but steadily. Once she leaves VGH, she will spend several months at GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre.

Record readers have heard a lot about Elmer through the years, as she excelled in five sports at New Westminster Secondary School and later competed in cross-country running while attending the University of British Columbia.

Hope and encouragement for all abled and disabled people is his message loud and clear.

In addition to warm wishes from friends around the world, she recently had a special visit from the Man in Motion himself. Rick Hansen visited Elmer on May 25 “not just to read her the Record,” says

her father, but to offer some inspiration. “Rick’s soft-spoken motivation chat was magical,” he said in an email to the Record. “It’s possible for everyone to follow their dreams and be the best they can be. Rick’s 24,901-mile wheelchair trip around the world through 34 countries to raise money and create awareness for spinal improvement is a testament to his work. Hope and encourage for all abled and disabled people is his message loud and clear.” Hansen is known worldwide for his 1985 to 1987 Man in Motion Tour, which raised funds for spinal cord research and increased awareness about the potential of people with disabilities. Following the Man in Motion Tour, Hansen established the Rick Hansen Foundation to continue raising funds and awareness to improve the lives

Inspiration: Shannon Elmer gets a visit from Rick Hansen at Vancouver General Hospital. Elmer suffered a spinal cord injury in a snowboarding accident. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

with people with disabilities.The foundation’s website states it has raised more than $300 million towards removing barriers and finding cures for paralysis after

spinal cord injury. Ken Elmer is asking that anyone who may have information about his daughter’s accident to email him at kenelmer@hotmail.com.

School district on the hunt for superintendent Continued from page 3 robust foundation for the success and future of the NewWestminster School District.” For longtime school board observers, one of Gaiptman’s most notable achievements, however, has been uniting a notoriously fractured board. Vice-chair Casey Cook acknowledged the feat to the Record in December. “In the last year, this is a very

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Government silence is deafening If a serious issue is discussed by senior government officials but no record of that exists, did it really happen? The answer – like the answer to “If a tree falls” – apparently, is no. Unless a whistleblower pops up. Last week that happened, when an ex-staffer charged that senior government officials habitually react to requests for information by

deleting emails. Nothing to see here. It’s tempting to write off the comments as coming from a disgruntled ex-employee. But the troubling fact is, the pattern of evading a legitimate right to know has already been amply demonstrated. Recall that in the “quick wins” scandal, a political plan to use government resources for partisan benefit

was discussed over private emails. Text messages are also routinely used as a way to circumvent privacy laws. We’ve entered the age of government by Snapchat. As the Opposition has repeatedly pointed out, a disturbing number of Freedom of Information requests are returned with “no records found.” Ultimately, it’s about control.

There’s a disturbing trend of government keeping a stranglehold on information.

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people hate being held accountable. That goes double in politics.There’s a disturbing trend of government keeping a stranglehold on information, to keep the truth from getting in the way of official messaging. A critical public often likes to blame the media for failing to ask the “tough questions.” But frequently the questions just aren’t being an-

swered. It’s worth noting it’s not just reporters and Opposition politicians whom the government is keeping in the dark through these practices. It’s the public who elected them. And that’s a frightening comment on the state of what passes for democracy in our country today. – Guest editorial courtesy of the North Shore News

MY VIEW KEITH BALDREY

Libs staying out of housing Don’t look for the provincial government to offer any fixes to cool down the redhot Metro Vancouver housing market any time soon, and that’s probably a good thing. That may come as a disappointment to many hoping to access that market, but government officials tell me they’ve studied the situation and have concluded there are limited options available, and even those are unlikely to have much impact. After taking a close look at things, officials have concluded the following: foreign buyers have had little impact on escalating market prices (with the exception of high-end properties), speculators have also had little impact, and the gradual decline in the number of single-family dwellings is more than anything else the biggest reason for skyrocketing housing prices The B.C. government insists it has found no evidence to support the theory about foreign investors igniting the market. Part of the problem here appears to be the lack of data, as no one seems to keep track of much of anything when it comes to housing sales, other than the price and the tax revenues for various levels of government. But perhaps none of this matters anyway. Any kind of major government intervention (e.g. limiting foreign ownership, implementing some kind of speculation tax etc.)

would probably be unworkable and in any event may do more harm than good (no one holding a $700,000 mortgage right now wants to see the built-up equity in their home start shrinking because of new rules or taxes). I have a number of friends who have recently purchased homes in Vancouver for well more than $1 million and are carrying huge mortgages. Should they (and presumably hundreds of others who have bought homes in the past few years) be penalized because they took a chance and got into the market? The distortions that are happening in the Metro Vancouver housing market seem to be the result of large sums of money moving around and a shifting difference between supply and demand (in other words, the kinds of things that can happen in the marketplace). If action were to be taken, it should have been taken long ago, before the market went crazy.To intervene and change the rules now would likely hurt more existing homeowners than those who aspire to own one. No one has some kind of constitutional right to own something they can’t afford, and that means no one has a guaranteed “right” to own a home in Metro Vancouver. It appears the B.C. government will do nothing to change that. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global B.C.

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Dear Editor I would just like to bring to attention the poor state of a section of the Central Valley Greenway cycle route, between Cumberland and Debeck street on Columbia. I cycle that route almost daily, as do many other cyclists, pedestrians and scooter riders, usually between 7:30 and 8 a.m. Monday to Friday. I am very concerned about the state of the pathway. There are two sections of the sidewalk have collapsed and there are many uneven sections and bumps. The route itself narrows to a single-width sidewalk with heavy traffic coming out of the Brunette left turn, including semi-trailers that are inches away from the curb. I think a solution that could increase the safety of all users would be to have a guardrail on that block of the route. This sidewalk is in poor condition and is an accident waiting to happen, especially for seniors that live in the area. Casey Prigge, New Westminster

Sinister mindset at work in putdowns Dear Editor Re: “Nothing funny about this ‘prank’;” Royal City Record, Our View; Wednesday, May 20, 2015. I don’t believe the hooligans are simply playing the “misogynist jerk” game as an end in itself. I think there is something else more sinister at work behind this game, but not necessarily political as yet. The so-called “pranks,” which are becoming increasingly nasty, negative and degrading, reflect an attitude and mentality which are authoritarian. The idea is to generate a hierarchy in which all individuals or categories of people are unequal – very steeply unequal. If women are viewed like stereotypes, what easier targets are any of them to be put down? Anyone who shows self-confidence or selfrespect is then seen as a target for persecution and the big push-down. True, the message is “‘Your work doesn’t matter,’ and ‘shut up,’” but there’s also a worse message, implying “You have no right to work in this role.” I do not believethis attitude is merely from stupidity or immaturity only. It reflects a more dangerous hidden attitude in favour of hierarchical extremism which craves an evasion of responsibility in life. If this is combined with a lust for power, it can be potentially politically very dangerous in the future. It needs to be stopped. Terry Hilmar, New Westminster

Get the facts on coal loading facility Dear Editor New Westminster city council has their knickers in a knot over coal dust from the proposed coal loading facility at Fraser Surrey Docks. There are many questions to be answered. Firstly, the fundamental facts: Does the wind blow down river, up river or across river? What is the right thing to do? Phone the weather network! Jim Bell, New Westminster JOIN THE CONVERSATION

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Smoke but no ﬁre at downtown sushi shop A downtown New Westminster sushi shop reopened Monday after a visit from the fire department last Thursday afternoon. Ki Sushi staff called 911 after seeing smoke coming from a staffroom ceiling.

The restaurant, at Eighth and Carnarvon, was evacuated, and firefighters broke into walls and the ceiling to find the source of the smoke, according to Ki manager Helen Kwok. She said no fire was

found, and the source of the smoke was determined to be workers who were repairing the roof at the time. The restaurant reopened after repairs over the weekend and a fire inspection.

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Speaking out: Brenda Ross and Tatiana Easton, volunteers with the Dogwood Initiative, talk to local residents about the Fraser Surrey Docks’ coal proposal during an event on Saturday at the Quay. PHOTO

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Coal plan raises concern Continued from page 1 analysis, a scientific environmental analysis and an analysis of the global impacts of greenhouses gases associated with the export of thermal coal from Fraser Surrey Docks. Fraser Surrey Docks notified stakeholders of its plan on May 4 and accepted comments until May 19. On Saturday, volunteers visited New Westminster “to warn the public about this project and its potential impacts” and inspire them to take action. Coun. Chuck Puchmayr,

who addressed Dogwood volunteers on behalf of the city, believes the latest proposal would result in Fraser Surrey Docks becoming a full-fledged coal terminal. He’s troubled that Port Metro Vancouver is allowing a facility for American thermal coal to be located in the heart of the Greater Vancouver Regional District. “My concern is there is virtually no tangible input that local governments are able to have on this,” he later told the Record. “All our concerns are not being met. It is so contrary to what

happens in the U.S.” Because local and state government have more input into coal port proposals south of the border, Puchmayr said the industry is seeking to use Canadian venues for exporting thermal coal. “There is no place for thermal coal, there is absolutely no place for it,” he said. “We need to realize we need to go the other way now and reduce greenhouse gases. Burning coal is not the way to do it.”

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Continued from page 1 mental health patients find themselves on. Despite the challenging nature of the job, it comes with its fair share of rewards, for himself and patients, Wlodyka said. Recently, a former mental health patient stopped by the department to thank Wlodyka for his assistance. “He actually wanted to say thank you for helping him through a period where he was suffering from some psychosis a few months back, and for the police interactions there to get him connected to the hospital and mental health,” he said. “He’s now on the road to recovery.” Construction for the new mental health facility is scheduled to begin next year, andWlodyka hopes the new facility will make the journey to recovery a smoother one. “I think it’s awesome. Definitely anything that is more specifically and purposefully kind of designed for health and recovery for people suffering from mental health crisis is fantastic,” he said.

RCH plan will boost city’s economy By Theresa McManus

tmcmanus@newwestrecord.ca

Royal Columbian Hospital is a pivotal piece of the Royal City’s economic future. With 3,500 employees, Royal Columbian Hospital is the largest employer in New Westminster. In preparation for the long-awaited expansion of Royal Columbian Hospital, the City of New Westminster has been working on plans to create an economic healthcare cluster in Sapperton, around the hospital. “Fundamentally, we see the economic health-care cluster becoming the premier employment strategy for the city,” said Lisa Spitale, the city’s chief administrative officer. “We think that’s quite exciting.” Spitale said the expansion plan for Royal Columbian Hospital would double the facility’s floor space and increase its staff by 70 per cent over 10 years. “Our preliminary estimates show that the economic health-care cluster,

anchored by RCH, will be the city’s top employment generator. At this time, one in four people in New Westminster work in the healthcare and related sectors, and this number will increase with the hospital’s expansion,” she told the Record. “With an aging population, total health sector employment in B.C. is expected to grow two per cent per year over the next decade.” Spitale said clusters are areas that have achieved a critical mass of expertise in a specific area, in this case, health care. In New Westminster, the cluster would be anchored around Royal Columbian Hospital. “RCH is the city’s top employer with 3,500 employees. Many of these employees live in New Westminster. Initial analysis from the economic analysis suggest that the hospital currently injects over $275 million per year into the regional economy directly, through salaries and expenditures on supplies and services, with an additional $200 million spent on indi-

rect and induced economic activities,” she said. “It is estimated that $66 million of these expenditures are made within the city annually.With a significant expansion on the hospital, it is expected that these expenditures will increase proportionately.” Soon after the November 2014 civic election, Mayor Jonathan Cote struck a mayor’s task force on the economic health-care cluster, which is developing a strategy for this endeavour. The strategy’s goal is to diversify the city’s economy by transitioning and expanding the area around Royal Columbian Hospital from its current service delivery and unrelated commercial and industrial uses to an integrated, medical, technology and knowledge employment cluster in Sapperton. Cote said New Westminster’s economy has changed in the past few decades as a result of the loss of traditional industries, so the health-care cluster is a “strategic” move by the city to

focus on its strengths. Cote said the Brewery District and future Sapperton Green developments are located along SkyTrain lines, which creates an ability to leverage opportunities with the existing Royal Columbian Hospital and an expanded facility. Along with those developments, he said there are synergies between the hospital expansion and other city initiatives, such as the development of a high-speed fibre option network, the Intelligent City strategy and a district energy system near the hospital. According to Spitale, Boston, San Francisco, Montreal and Hamilton are among the cities that have created health-care clusters. Closer to home, a healthcare cluster had been established in Vancouver that includes Vancouver General Hospital and University of B.C. life sciences services. Last week, the province announced approval of a business plan for Phase 1 of the redevelopment of Royal Columbian Hospital.

The $258.9 million budget for Phase 1 includes a 75-bed mental health and substance use facility and a dedicated geriatric psychiatry unit. In preparation for creating an economic healthcare cluster in Sapperton, the city is developing a master plan that will consider issues such as land use, transportation and parking needs and pedestrian access.The City of New Westminster is also doing an economic plan that will consider the importance of health care to the city’s economy, the goal of promoting Class A office space in New Westminster, the investment that’s taking place along SkyTrain lines and the ability to seize opportunities in the technology sector. According to Spitale, more people are employed in the technology industry than the forestry, mining, oil and gas sectors combined. She said the economic health care cluster is a “foundational piece” in New West’s economic development strategy.

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City moves ahead with parkade demolition By Theresa McManus

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Work on rehabilitating the eastern portion of the Front Street Parkade is now underway downtown. Along with rehabilitating the eastern side of the parkade, the city has also contracted Deramore Construction Services Ltd. to deconstruct the western portion of the structure. Barring unforeseen circumstances, the city expects the work to be done in 10 months. As of last week, the eastern portion of the parkade is off limits for all vehicles, so motorists must park on the western part of the parkade. Motorists can access the parkade via the Sixth Street entrance and the McKenzie Street exit. Once the rehabilitation work is complete, the contractor will get to work deconstructing the western part of the parkade. According to the city, pedestrian access to the Fourth Street overpass will be maintained through-

out the duration of the project. Front Street businesses will remain open, but Front Street and the existing frontage road (the portion of the roadway located near the businesses) will be closed to traffic in the latter stages of the project when the western portion of the parkade is deconstructed. “The City of NewWestminster recently endorsed a Good Neighbour Protocol, which outlines policies and best practices for minimizing disruptions to surrounding businesses and residents during city-led construction projects,” said Blair Fryer, the city’s communications and economic development manager. “This project will see the implementation of this protocol and we will continue to work in partnership with the downtown Business Improvement Association to ensure that businesses, residents and other community stakeholders are well informed of project timelines and potential impacts.” While the city has been moving toward removal of

the western portion of the parkade for the past few years, a group of citizens has been urging council to delay deconstruction use it for parking and community uses. “You can’t make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear, the sow’s ear being Front Street truck traffic and the train tracks,” resident Bill Zander recently told city council. “You are not going change the sow’s ear, but the parkade is not the sow’s ear. Let’s understand what the sow’s ear is.The parkade is not an impediment, in my opinion, to Front Street or the downtown – it is in fact beneficial and an asset to Front Street.” Instead of tearing down the parkade and building a mews along Front Street frontage road, Zander said the city should consider suggestions put forward by the Save the Parkade group, which has pushed for a noise abatement wall along the existing parkade and retention of the parkade for community and parking uses.

Work underway: Crews are rehabilitating the eastern side of the Front Street Parkade. Once the work is done, they’ll start deconstructing the western side of the structure. PHOTO LARRY WRIGHT

“Without the parkade and the noise reducing wall or curtain wall, Front Street and the mews will be, in my opinion, an expensive joke, a very expensive joke,” he said, noting 150 trucks travel the road each hour. Once the western section of the parkade is demolished, the city plans to create a “mews” on frontage road, which would include parking, wider, pedestrianfriendly sidewalks and land-

scaping.The mews is estimated to cost $2 million. Coun. Patrick Johnstone said the city is spending more than $5 million to repair the eastern part of the parkade, which will then be an asset for the city in the years to come. He suggested that many of the ideas being proposed for the parkade could be considered for the part that remains standing. “Those ideas are not off the table,” he said.

The city started exploring the possibility of removing the portion of the parkade between Sixth and Begbie streets in 2012. In 2013, council received a staff report about downtown parking and potential scenarios for removing the Front Street Parkade – and numerous letters from residents supporting the city’s plan to tear down the western site of the parkade.

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Operatic farce closes theatre season Vagabond Players wind up the season with Ken Ludwig’s popular Broadway comedy, Lend Me a Tenor A comedy that recently saw a revival on Broadway is taking to the stage as the Vagabond Players’ last production of the season. The theatre group is staging Ken Ludwig’s Lend Me a Tenor, running June 4 through 27 at the Bernie Legge Theatre in Queen’s Park. The play, described as “an accelerating snowball of laughter,” is one of the most successful farces of modern theatre, offering up a hilarious take on the world of opera management. “When world-renowned tenor Tito Merelli signs on to play Otello at a Cleveland opera company in the fall of 1934, the town is in an uproar of excitement,” a synopsis says. “But through romantic intrigues, late arrivals, mix-ups with tranquilizers and intrusions from aspiring singers, nothing turns out the way it’s expected.” Lend Me a Tenor stars Liam Coughlan as Tito Merelli, alongside Ryan Erwin as the harried assistant Max.Wayne Nolan is Henry Saunders, the anxiety-ridden general manager, and Julia Grace is his bubbly daughter, Maggie, who is also Max’s girlfriend. The cast is rounded out by Rebecca Oben as Maria,Tito’s wife; Diane Tzingounakis as a man-eating soprano; Alison Main-Tourneur as Julia, the chair of the opera guild; and Jeremy Heynen as a singing bellhop. It’s directed by Miles Lavkulich. The show runs Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.Tickets are $15, or $13 for seniors and youth, with $10 previews on June 4 and 5. Reserve at 604521-0412 or email reserva tions@vagabondplayers.ca.

The show must go on: Ryan Erwin, Wayne Nolan and Liam Coughlan in the Vagabond Players’ Lend Me a Tenor, onstage at the Bernie Legge Theatre starting June 4. The operatic farce is the last show in the Vagabond Players’ regular season. PHOTO CRAIG PREMACK, COURTESY VAGABOND PLAYERS

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CHECK OUT POPART AT THE NEW MEDIA GALLERY AT ANVIL CENTRE. This interactive and family-friendly exhibition presents

four installations by internationally renowned artists, all using the balloon as their starting point.The New Media Gallery at Anvil Centre (777 Columbia St.) is open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with late opening till 8 p.m. on Thursdays. It’s on until July 26. See www.newmediagallery.ca.

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EXPLORE NEW WESTMINSTER in Quest New West, an adult-oriented, team-based, car-free race across the Royal City. Participants – either on foot or on bicycle – will compete in the race that includes challenging tasks hosted by local businesses on Sunday, June 7. Quest New

West will start out at Anvil Centre (777 Columbia St.) and runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. See www. tourismnewwestminster. com.

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New Westminster’s poet laureate is releasing a new book. Candice James is launching her ninth book of poetry, Merging Dimensions, in a special event at the Heritage Grill on Sunday, June 7. The event opens at 1:15 p.m., with readings by James, along with Janet Kvammen, starting at 1:30 p.m. TOP TEEN TALENT Discounted copies TAKES TO STAGE of the book will be If you want to available for sale at hear from some of the event. the finest young Candice James James is wellmusical talent in poet laureate known around the city, then here’s the city as a poet, your chance. writer, visual artist, musiThe 2015 NWSS June cian and singer-songwriter. Revue is set for TuesAlong with being the city’s day, June 9 at 7 p.m. at the poet laureate (for her secMassey Theatre. ond three-year term), she’s The show features perforalso heavily involved with mances by the New Westthe Royal City Literary Arts minster Secondary School Society and founded both bands, mass choir and the Poetry in the Park and string ensemble, as well as a

presentation of awards and scholarships. It’s the culmination of the music department’s school year, and everyone’s invited to join in the fun – for a mere $8, it’s bound to be one of the best value tickets you can buy! Check out www.nwss music.com, or buy tickets through www.ticketsnw.ca or call 604-521-5050. PLAYING WITH WORDS Here’s one for the poets. Don’t forget about the Royal City Literary Arts Society’s poetry drop-in series, WordPlay. The WordPlay events give participants a chance to use writing prompts to generate some first drafts and, as the group says, to “free your poetic heart.” Take along your writing tools and paper to join in the fun – and note, it’s not a critique group, just a chance to have some fun with words. The next session is on Thursday, June 4 at 7 p.m. in the backroom at the Heritage Grill. Check out www.

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This charming home is on one of the quietest streets in the city. Two-level plus basement on a landscaped 60’ x 124’ view lot. Two large bedrooms up with good closet space and a full bath. A character home feel on the main floor. Loads of storage and workshop in basement. Backyard is a carefully manicured oasis which includes a large sundeck, and covered outdoor living space. Convenient 2-piece bath on main. Functional kitchen has room to grow. Family room opens onto level back deck. This home has been proudly cared for by its current owners for over 20 years. Half a block from Sir Richard McBride Elementary. Easy walk to skytrain, Royal Columbian Hospital and Sapperton business district.

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Great opportunity to own a wonderful building lot in popular Glenbrooke North. This well-cared-for little home is very rentable. All the original features are here: wood burning fireplace, inlaid hardwood floors, tilework in bathroom and original wood siding. One bedroom on main, two kids’ rooms up, bedroom and rec room with two piece bathroom in bsmt. New roof. Walking distance from all levels of schooling, shopping, transportation and recreation. No lane. Level lot in fantastic family neighbourhood. #V1126096

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218 Regina Street 66’ x 132’ LOT • $1,060,000 •

Get inside this charming, mechanically updated 1938 Heritage Home. Fall in love with this bright large main floor with two bedrooms plus a den. Large spotless kitchen and functional eating area that walks out onto private patio overlooking wellcared-for gardener’s-dream backyard. One-of-a-kind large den with custom fir ceiling and comfy gas fireplace. The top floor has been converted to a large master bedroom with loads of closet space and a full 4-piece ensuite. The basement is bright with reasonable height. It has a large rec/guest room, hobby area, workshop and laundry. Home has been re-wired, replumbed and the chimney has been rebuilt. Tastefully renovated. A Google Walk Score of ‘91’: “Walker’s Paradise”.

Large family home on great street in Queens Park. 66’ X 132’ Lot. Three bedrooms above main mechanically updated and well maintained by previous owner for over 50 years. Unfinished basement. Double enclosed carport, great workshop as well. Main floor addition gives this kitchen lots of room and loads of sunlight. Master bedroom has cheater door to full bathroom above main. Lots of custom oak finishing throughout. Bring your ideas and renovate this well-cared-for family home to your own design.

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This may be the finest modern home in the City of New Westminster. Custom built by the current owner for a family of six in 2009. Four bedrooms and three bathrooms above main. Master with spa-like ensuite bath and large walk-in closet. Laundry room between bedrooms. Main floor has a formal entry, solid Brazilian cherry hardwood floors, butler’s pantry/bar between large dining room and dream kitchen. Solid mahogany cabinetry with dove-tailed solid wood drawers throughout home. High-end appliance package that any professional chef would be proud to have in their home kitchen. A soaring family room ceiling adds loads of light to this open floor-plan. Private large deck off kitchen with hot tub. A strong self-contained one bedroom suite with its own private patio completes this one-of-a-kind home. Double garage with handy mud room entrance to the main floor. RV parking. Excellent street appeal. 55’ x 123’ level lot. Walking distance to Sir Richard McBride Elementary School, middle school, Canada Games Pool, rec centre and beautiful Queens Park. This property is being marketed exclusively for a short period of time to allow local buyers the first opportunity to purchase this home prior to being listed on MLS. Showings begin immediately. Offers presented without delay. If you like it, you can own it on the day you view it.

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Street Festival bones of the young and young at heart for over several decades and is now entertaining to her 2nd generation of FUN.

All three band members reside in Sapperton and have been awarded the honour of being the events house band for the last 5 years.

Professionally trained in the Art of Clowning Korki takes her FUNNY Biz seriously. Presently the Western Canadian Director for the World Clown Association, Korki helps keep the clowning community connected through newsletters, on-line networking and teaching. Home based in South Surrey / White Rock Peninsula; Korki is very Community committed en-

They are Rene De Deigo (drums & vocals) Corey Dixon (guitar & vocals) and Mike Barnard (guitar & vocals).

Dysfunktional 3:00pm Dysfunktional is a funk band of 11 members ranging from the ages of 15 to 17, all originating from the outskirts of New Westminster. Having formed last July, this group is a powerhouse when it comes to performing! Ranging inspirations from Aretha Franklin, to Nikki Yanofsky, or even Snarky Puppy, this band is a ﬁrecracker waiting to be burst on stage! www.dysfunk.weebly.com dysfunktionalbeat

Real Canadian Rock Band 4:00pm

Hailing from the province of British Columbia Canada, these three Sapperton rockers have embraced, and are dedicated to, channeling the sounds that are uniquely Canadian. From far and wide, Canadian Classic Rock delivers; April Wine, the Tragically Hip, Chilliwack, Harlequin, Trooper, 54-40... the list is virtually endless. “Real Canadian Rock Band” says it all. Party with us, and you party CANADIAN STYLE. www.realcanadianrockband.com Real-Canadian-Rock-Band

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of the best jumpers in the world, as well as a mentor to numerous younger athletes. Fred’s style is polished and perfected as he undergoes training for each trick he attempts. Able to exercise immense control and precision, while still holding his own among the world’s pros, Fred has created a following for himself around the globe under the name “Pogo Fred.” Fred has been featured in numerous media pieces, most notably a Nike commercial during the 2012 Olympics.

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Clowning with Korki Korki the delightful “Mommy Clown of Hearts” has been tickling the FUNNY

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Harrison Lee Harrison Lee is a born and raised Vancouverite who has a crazy passion for yo-yos. He ﬁrst started yo-yoing in January of 2011, and has been going strong ever since. Often nicknamed the ‘yoyo kid’ by locals, Harrison is no stranger on the news having been interviewed on Global TV, and Breakfast Television, to name a few. His impressive track record over the past few years includes yo-yoing on stage with the Canadian band, The Bare Naked Ladies (twice!), organizing two fundraisers raising $6,000 in total, and winning the title, The Canadian Return-Top Champion in the summer of 2013.

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he weekend’s top open houses are going digital. Every Friday, readers and prospective homeowners can check out the Record’s exclusive online map, listing the Record’s top five picks for the coming weekend. The easy-to-use map allows readers to search New Westminster for open houses and get a sneak peek at what could be their future neighbourhood. The map includes a variety of listings, from more moderately priced homes to the higher priced luxury homes. See something that interests you? Click on the pin to find open house times, and read more about the listing, including price, square feet and other details unique to the house or condo. Plus, see a preview photo of the residence and find a link to additional information. The map provides an easy tool for prospective homeowners to quickly navigate the fast-paced housing market. To view the map and other news on housing trends in the Royal City, visit www.newwest record.ca and click on the ‘Real Estate’ tab. In the market for a new home? On Fridays, readers can check out the Record’s newest online feature – an easy-to-navigate online map that lists the weekend’s top open houses in NewWestminster.

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#320-10 Renaissance Sq.

$320,000 – Showings by appointment This loft-style unit features insuite laundry, a gas fireplace, balcony and underground parking. The nine-year-old concrete building includes a bike room, exercise room and recreation centre. Tracey Davies, Park Georgia Realty: 604-421-7275

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$1,150,000 – Open Sunday 2 to 4 p.m. This newly built family home is in the heart of Queen’s Park. The home features engineered hardwood floors, high ceilings and an open floor plan concept. Back yard is fenced in with a private patio. Steven Goodwin, Park Georgia Realty: 604-525-1005

$428,800 – Open Sunday 2 to 4 p.m. Fabulous two-bedroom, two-bathroom suite with southwest views of the river, bridges and gulf islands. This beautifully renovated suite features new flooring, new lighting, new appliances and more. Becci Dewinetz, Remax Advantage: 604-526-2888

128 Harvey St.

$1,478,000 – Open Sunday 2 to 4 p.m. This custom-built home includes four bedrooms and three bathrooms. The master suite features a spa-like ensuite bath and large walk-in closet. Main floor has a large dining room and kitchen. Derrick Thornhill, Park Georgia Realty: 604-525-1005

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$212,000 – Showings by appointment This beautiful one-bedroom, one-bathroom garden level condo features French doors that open onto its own private greenspace. This condo also includes a gas fireplace, one parking space and one locker. Tracey Davies, Park Georgia Realty: 604-421-7275

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By Suzy Patrick

DINNER WITH THE PREZ Douglas College’s new president, Kathy Denton, took centre stage on May 14 at the Inn at the Quay as part of the Chamber of Commerce’s leadership series. Denton touched on her school’s strategic plans and said the institution’s flexible approach to planning would be the key to success for students attending Douglas. “We’re safe for figuring it out,” she said. The Douglas College president joined the college in 1993 as a psychology instructor. Many of Denton’s team were at the event to cheer her on and mingle with city movers and shakers.

TRAPP AND HOLBROOK OPENS Past, present, future – that was the theme at last week’s ribbon cutting for the new Trapp + Holbrook development in downtown New Westminster. Originally built in 1899, the Trapp Block housed T.J.Trapp & Co. Hardware, supplier to the founders of B.C.’s first capital city.The Holbrook Block, built the same year, gets its name from Henry Holbrook, who first built a hotel on the site in the 1880s. After much work the two heritage landmarks are now the foundation for 21 new storeys encompassing 196 modern homes in the city’s downtown core.* Robert Fung, president of the Salient Group, was there to do the honours, opening up the new-meets-old development.

Heidi Hughes, director of sales and marketing for the Anvil Centre, and Sue Belzer, director of sales at the Inn at the Quay, catch up before the action begins at the dinner. PHOTO BY SUZY

Kathy Denton, president of Douglas College, was the speaker at the Chamber of Commerce’s leadership series. PHOTO BY CORNELIA NAYLOR

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Kerry K. Nagy, assistant vice-president of underwriting, new home warranty; Jan Rasilainen, assistant vicepresident of technical services, new home warranty, and Robert Fung, president of Salient Group, at the ribbon cutting. PHOTO BY SUZY PATRICK

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Pamela Cawley, Douglas College dean of health sciences; Simran Dhillan, student volunteer; Hazel Postma, associate vice-president, advancement and external relations, Foundation executive director at Douglas College; and Sasha Ramnarine, a lawyer with Remedios and Company, attended the dinner. PHOTO BY SUZY PATRICK

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There’s a fine sense of well-crafted fit and finish. BY BRENDAN McALEER

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Subtle? No. If the old image of Lexus was a stack of champagne glasses balanced atop the hood of a smoothly humming LS 400, then the new corporate face is a bit of a bull in a china shop. And just take a look at this new twodoored Lexus. Oh. Em. Gee. It’s berserk! Rumour has it a seven-seat crossover would be far more important to sales figures, but Lexus wanted to put out a car that would make a definite style statement. There are two variants available, including the very fast RX-F, infused with enough wasabi underhood to give the German competition a hard time at the track. This one’s the V6 RS 350, the more accessible version, fitted with all-wheel-drive for the Canadian climate, and equipped with a nice stereo. It’s certainly visually searing – but how does it do at core Lexus values?

Design:

At some point, Toyota isn’t going to be happy until they design a car that has a front end entirely composed of black mesh. Here, the corporate spindle grille is emphasized with chrome, and looks a bit like Satan’s hair-dryer … or horndryer, whatever. The rest of the car is similarly a tempest of unexpected curves and swooshes, LEDs war-paint, and brutalized sheetmetal. Taken in all at once, it can be a bit of a cacophony.

However, imagine this car on the crowded streets of Tokyo, and you get a better sense of how the styling is intended to work. It’s almost as though the entire car isn’t meant to be seen at once, but each individual detail unfolded and examined. It is perhaps an acquired taste, but passers-by on the street seemed to quite like it. The RC 350 is more fractal than beautiful, but there’s something about its multifaceted form that appeals.

2015 Lexus RC 350 F Sport

a contortion (but if that’s a concern, buy the four-door IS instead). As far as comfort and sensibility goes, the Lexus appears unearthly, but isn’t alien to use.

Performance:

The RC-F is a little heavy, but boasts real performance chops to battle Bimmers and the like. The RC 350 clearly has a different mission statement. When ﬁtted with the all-wheel-drive system and sixspeed transmission, it is most emphatically a cruiser, not a cruise missile.

Environment:

Even in its sportiest setting, the RC is unhappy as a backroad bomber. Steering feel is lacking, and a little overboosted. There’s adequate grip, but you can’t really sense what the tires are doing.

And there are real knobs on the stereo – Shinto saints be praised! The optional Mark Levinson branded stereo this tester was ﬁtted makes music like pouring butter into your ears. It’s an audiophiles dream.

The six-speed automatic shifts well, and the V6 has plenty of punch – it makes a good noise too. But you’ll mostly exercise them in passing moves on the highway more than stirring the engine up for the heck of it. The 3.5L V6 makes 307hp at 5600rpm and 276lb/ft at 4800rpm, but you won’t be visiting those revs often.

If the exterior is wild, the interior is only mildy-so. It’s very comfortable in here, and there’s a fine sense of well-crafted fit and finish.

As for the technophile, not so much. While the RC’s touchpad control is miles better than the old wonky trackball, it still requires a bit of ﬁddling to use. A touchscreen would be better, but then again touchscreens tend to get ﬁnger-printy. This is an okay compromise, but the resolution doesn’t impress, and there are better offerings on the market. Overall ergonomics are quite good, although getting into and out of the rear seats is a bit of

Instead, the RC’s behaviour seems to ﬂy in the face of it’s outrageous, er, face. It’s as quiet as the proverbial tomb at speed, easy going and prone to upshift quickly. The ride is smooth and composed. It wafts. This is a piano concerto played on a Yamaha, not some Japanese form of death metal. So, show but not the go – you’ll have to step up the RC-F for the latter.

Features:

As with many Lexus products, the standard RC 350 contains essentially everything you need. Sporty features like paddle shifters and 19” alloys are standard, as is navigation, selectable driving modes and Bluetooth connectivity. Fuel economy ratings score 12.6L/100kms city and 9.1L/100kms on the highway, premium fuel required. Mixed-use driving scored just over 10L/100kms, quite good for an all-wheel-drive V6-powered coupe.

Green Light:

Shocking design; comfortable ride; good standard equipment

Stop Sign:

Clunky infotainment; not very sporty to drive; styling is very polarizing

The Checkered Flag:

Looks like a Radical Coupe, but is actually a traditional Lexus at heart.

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The New Westminster Secondary student who started ecoFEST – an outdoor festival that showcases environmental volunteer opportunities for young people – has been awarded a scholarship valued at $70,000 from the TD Bank Group. Annaliese Meyer, whose festival hits the New Westminster Quay again this Saturday, was one of 20 students across Canada to be awarded the scholarship, which recognizes young Canadians who have had a significant impact on their communities. Meyer started ecoFEST in 2013 and is now expanding the initiative to connect environmentalism with popular student interests, through activities like sustainable food cooking class-

es and mentorships for budding environmentalists. She is considering a career in ecotoxicology and wants to pursue research in Antarctica. SUPER SPEAKERS Local French students wowed trustees with their public speaking skills at a school board meeting recently. The students – Lord Tweedsmuir’s Logan Stimson and Sonia Serai and Glenbrook’s Ethan West and Nisa Reehal – were among 240 provincial finalists in Canadian Parents for French’s annual French-language public speaking contest Concours d’Art Oratoire, which drew participation from 10,000 B.C. students this year. New Westminster’s highplacing contestant, however, was Glenbrook’s Trinity Armstrong, who placed second in the province in

New Westminster gets animated Superheroes, mermaids and Ghostbusters were among the folks who animated downtown New West on the weekend. Brian Hughes, show director of Northwest Fan Fest, said thousands of people attended the threeday event at Anvil Centre. During the celebration of fandom and pop culture, people enjoyed musical performances, comedy shows, contests and tournaments, attended workshops on a variety of topics and interests, met with celebrities and shopped at a variety of vendors. “It went incredibly well,” Hughes told the Record.“Everyone loved the space. It’s a beautiful convention centre. It is conveniently located. Every-

body unanimously agreed this was an amazing space.” Northwest Fan Fest organizers are in talks with the city about ways of expanding the event in the future. “The only complaint would be that it’s still not big enough,” Hughes said about Anvil Centre. “We still need more space than what Anvil currently has.We have been talking to the city – next year we are potentially looking at shutting down the street, but there’s a lot involved in that.” Hughes is no stranger to New Westminster offerings, as he’s the owner of Gamedeals Video Games on Columbia Street and also runs the Vancouver Retro Gaming Expo that’s held at the Columbia Theatre. – Theresa McManus

the late French immersion category for her speech “Mon anniversaire à Paris.” Armstrong was not able to attend the May 26 meeting. FUN FUNDRAISER Qayqayt Elementary is hosting a community carnival this weekend to celebrate the school’s first year and to raise funds for things like field trips, gym equipment, a simple Lego robotics lab and the school’s playground

next year.The event – set for Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Tipperary Park – will feature old fashioned carnival games, a cake walk, face painting, a music stage and more. Key West Ford will also be on hand for a Drive 4 UR School fundraiser. For every qualified test drive of a new Ford vehicle, the auto company will donate $20 to the school, to a maximum of $6,000.

BIKE WEEK More kids at Herbert Spencer Elementary are getting to school on their own two wheels after the school’s first-ever bike-to-school week May 25 to 29. Spearheaded by Grade 4 and 5 students, who promoted, organized and collected data, the event saw 53 students take to their bikes on a rainy Monday morning. By Friday, the number of kids riding

and scooting to school had jumped to 261. And teacher Rachel Sebestyen said the event has encouraged more ridership this week too. On an average day, there are about five to 12 bikes in the school’s rack, she said. On Monday, there were 21. The event wrapped up with a bike parade around the school’s playground Friday. “It brought a real good sense of community to the school,” Sebestyen said.

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Bells set to ring for United Church milestone that defeated the Calgary Roughnecks on May 23 in the western division final at the Calgary Saddledome. The Edmonton Rush will be taking on east division champions Toronto Rock in the NLL Champions Cup Finals series that got underway on Saturday, May 30 and continues on Friday, June 5 and then on Saturday, June 13, if necessary. New West native Kevin Crowley is part of the Rock squad.

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The bells will be ringing (and ringing and ringing) at Queens Avenue United Church in celebration of a United Church milestone. Rev. Gary Paterson, moderator of the United Church, has invited congregations to celebrate the 90th birthday of the United Church by ringing their church bells 90 times. Queens Avenue United Church is joining with other United churches across Canada and will be ringing its carillon 90 times on Wednesday, June 10 at 10:30 a.m.

HYACK FESTIVAL AWARDS PARADE PARTICIPANTS The Hyack Festival Association handed out some hardware to participants in the 44th annual Hyack International Parade. Each year, the association hands out awards in a number of categories. Here are this year’s winners: • Clubs and association: first place – Seymour Artillery Historical association, which was founded in 1866 in New Westminster and was named after the province’s governor. • Commercial entry: first place – Re/Max Advantage Realty • Community International: First place – Tacoma Daffodil Festival; second place Leavenworth Autumn Leaf Festival; and third place – Olympia Capital Lakefair. • Community local: First place – White Rock Sea Festival; second place – War Amps; and third place – Penticton Peach Festival. • Best overall float:White Rock Sea Festival. • Best humour float: Marysville,Washington. (Marysville Strawberry Festival.) • Canadian high school band: first place – Burnaby North Vikings Marching Band; second place – New Westminster Secondary School band.

RESIDENTS CHIP IN FOR CLEANER NEIGHBOURHOOD Paul Backman greatly appreciates the efforts of community members who aim to keep the city clean. Backman, who lives around McBride Boulevard, recently spotted Kevin and Beth Wooley out removing the sharp bramble bushes that have been growing over the sidewalk between Queen’s Park Care Centre and Sixth Avenue. “While chatting with these two, a few others had stopped and shared they often had stopped by with small clippers in an effort to save folks from getting a poke in the eye, etc.,” he said in an email to the Record. “I would like to say thank you and, if possible, have a thanks sent out to the citizens of our city that are out looking after all of us other folks that haven’t gotten the clippers out. My eyes etc. appreciate the efforts.” NEW WEST LACROSSE PLAYERS VIE FOR NLL TITLE Some New West boys will be vying for bragging rights (and a title too) in the National Lacrosse League’s championships. Matt MacGrotty and Brett Mydskey are part of the Edmonton Rush squad

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ing fun afterwards.The May Queen suites found it so comical too.” Kathy (Gifford) Glassie, the city’s 1975 May Queen and the event’s MC, said it’s time for her brother to go shoe shopping and replace his 20-year-old lancer’s shoes. NEW WEST FIREFIGHTERS RESCUE DUCKLING A mama duck was recently reunited with her little one thanks to local firefighters. New West firefighters are accustomed to fighting fires and extricating people from cars, but they performed an unusual rescue near the Glenbrook fire hall on the weekend when they retrieved a duck from a storm sewer that drains into a pond behind the hall. “One of the guys got off the rig.They heard the mother duck making quite the commotion and then they heard a little peep in the sewer,” said Fire Chief Tim Armstrong, noting they found a ducking in the storm drain. “One of the guys got down in there and coaxed the little duck to come to the end of the pipe and they got him out and reunited him with his mother. It was a duck rescue.” GENESIS SOCIETY HAS NEW LEADER Robert Chesterman has been named the new executive director of the Westcoast Genesis Society. David Brown, presi-

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Front Street is going to be off-limits for film companies for most of 2015. Scott Harper, the city’s film coordinator, recently updated city council about filming activity in New Westminster in 2014.The City of New Westminster had revenues of $313,113 via 61 filming permits for 88 filming days last year. “We are certainly very competitive,” said Harper, when asked how New Westminster compares to other cities. “We are highly respected in the industry.” Harper said seasonal fluctuations and the U.S. dollar are among the factors that contribute to changing numbers in the city’s revenues for filming. In the past five years, the city’s gross revenues from filming peaked in 2010 at $476,746, when there were 113 filming days in the city. In 2013, the city had gross revenues of $431,837 (with the 94 filming days including shooting of the fea-

ture film Godzilla), but that dropped by 27 per cent last year. In addition to the absence of a feature film shooting in New Westminster, staff attribute the decline to limited filming on Front and Columbia streets because of the fire at the Copp’s Shoes site and the follow-up remediation and construction of Anvil Centre and the Fourth Street overpass.

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The Queen’s Park neighbourhood and the downtown continue to be favourite locales for filming in New West. “I try to encourage it in other parts of the city,” Harper said. “It’s harder to do. It’s location specific.” Front Street, which has been a film site for films like Godzilla and I Robot will continue to be off-limits for

much of 2015. A staff report notes that deconstruction of a part of the Front Street parkade, Front Street beautification upgrades and future developments on the waterfront will impact the frequency and duration of filming in the neighbourhood, as well as the overall visual character of the area. Jason Haight, the city’s manager of business operations, said the city has to be cautious about how it manages filming on Front Street with the work that’s slated to take place in that neighbourhood. He said the city follows a “good neighbourhood” policy to minimize impacts on the area. Along with generating some revenues for city coffers, staff note that film companies also pay residents and merchants for the use of their properties and also buy goods and services in New Westminster. New Westminster residents employed in the filming industry also support New Westminster businesses, pay property taxes and

Shooting: “Slain gangsters” on the ground at the Anvil Centre during the recent filming of Darc, an indie film about human trafficking. The actors lay in fake blood and shattered glass during the filming. The movie stars Armand Assante and an array of Japanese actors. (See more photos at www.newwestrecord.ca.) The city remains a competitive destination for film crews, despite the fact that Front Street will be off-limits to film crews for much of the year. PHOTO CORNELIA NAYLOR

buy city services. Staff report that filming continues to provide an overall net benefit to the Royal City and its stakeholders through careful management and coordination of film permits.

Coun. Patrick Johnstone questioned whether the city gets much feedback from the residents’ associations and the Downtown New Westminster Business Improvement Association about filming.

“It’s always a balancing act,” Harper said. “We proactively reach out to the BIA and the residents’ associations.”

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by calling 604-521-2511 or emailing secretary@ holytrinitycathedral.ca. TUESDAY, JUNE 16 Have you considered becoming a foster family? There are children and youth in New Westminster, who require skilled, caring, foster parents. To learn more, the Ministry of Children and Family Development invites you to attend an information session, 10 a.m. to noon, #200-906 Roderick Ave., Coquitlam. For more information, call the North Fraser Recruitment Team at 604-764-8098. SATURDAY, JUNE 20 Come drive a Ford for New West grads, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., New Westminster Secondary School parking lot on Eighth Street. Each test drive raises $20 for the NWSS graduating class of 2015. Event includes carwash, Tasty Torpedo Sandwich Co. food truck and mini donuts. Info: ccawkell@ telus.net. ONGOING Navy League and Sea Cadets, holds registration for boys and girls aged nine to 12 at Annacis

Island Training Centre, 535 Derwent Way, Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. Call 604525-2298. Pregnancy Outreach Program, a free weekly support group for high-risk women, includes lunch, onehour education session, and the services of a registered dietician and public health nurse. Food coupons and vitamins available for clients. Offered at Olivet Baptist Church (613 Queens Ave.) and Edmonds Resource Centre (#104-7355 Canada Way, Burnaby). Child care provided for children over 18 months of age. Registration required. Call 604-659-2228. Baby and Me, a support group for moms with babies up to six months, offering lunch, group discussions, support, educational information, child care and more. Offered by Olivet Baptist Church (613 Queens Ave.) and Edmonds Resource Centre (#1047355 Canada Way). Free. Call 604-659-2228 to register. New Westminster business networking meeting, every Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. at the Waffle House.

Enjoy breakfast with other business people, share leads and referrals and build your business. Free (you pay for your own breakfast.) Guests welcome. RSVP to 778-9869186. St. Barnabas Church, located at Fifth Avenue and 10th Street in New Westminster, is seeking committed volunteers for their thrift shop, community lunch program, emergency food cupboard and for the office. Make a positive difference in the community by helping with programs that benefit citizens in need. For more information, please call 604-526-6646. Moms’ group, meets Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. (while local schools are in session) at Olivet Baptist Church, Seventh Street and Queens Avenue. Moms can relax, enjoy adult conversation and enjoy a craft, demo or speaker. Children up to age five have their own quality time out. Open to moms of all ages and religions. Info: Shirley, 604-521-8097. Purpose Family Circle dropin, meets Thursdays from

10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for crafts, stories, songs, games and rhymes for babies and children to five years, as well as pregnant moms. Health information available through guest speakers. Light lunch and bus tickets are provided. Held at 40 Begbie St., two blocks east of the New West SkyTrain station. For more info, call 604-526-2522 and ask for Josie or Elizabeth. Volunteer literacy tutors, sought to work with the Douglas College I-CARE program, which helps English-speaking adults learn to read and write. Volunteers should have excellent English writing and spelling skills. Tutoring can take place any day of the week. All tutor training and materials are free. Call 604527-5409 for information. New Westminster Tinnitus Support Group, meets on the third Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m., Century House, 620 Eighth St., ABC Room. Tinnitus is a ringing, humming, buzzing or other sound in our head or ears that doesn’t have an outside source. The group discusses treatment information

and coping and stress reduction techniques and offers encouragement and camaraderie. For more, contact group leader Gerald Blackwell at 604-600-9142 or email nwtinn@inbox.com. New Westminster Family Place drop-in at Lord Kelvin Elementary, while school in session, every Thursday and Friday morning from 9 to 11 a.m., 1010 Hamilton St. Drop-in includes free play, stories, songs and craft activities. Info: 604-5203666 or www.nwfamily.bc.ca. New Westminster Family Place, free family resource centre for parents with children five and under. There is a playroom filled with toys, games, puzzles and crafts and staffed by early childhood educators and a family support worker. There is a parents’ room for relaxing, and parenting classes are available. Dropin hours are 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, and Monday and Tuesday afternoons from 1 to 3 p.m. Call 604-520-3666. Send non-profit listings or updates to ongoing listings to calendar@ newwestrecord.ca.

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Another offering that sets me apart from other acupuncturists, is that I have the ability to offer non-needle acupuncture. I am able to stimulate the acupuncture points with low-level electrical frequency (micro-current). Micro-current reduces inflammation, treats scar tissue and allows healing to take place. Plus, this is the way I do anti aging treatments. Facials are non-needle only. I want to understand your health situation and what events lead to your particular symptoms. I like to target my treatments to best meet your needs and expectations so that you receive maximum benefit. Utmost attention is placed on treating you physically and emotionally. Dealing with pain is stressful on the body. I have a lot of seniors that come for treatment and many of them have had their pain for many years. These patients have arthritis in one or more joints. I love it when they can get immediate relief from their aches and pains. Sometimes, results are slower to occur, but typically, after a treatment, you will feel better, be relaxed and feel less stressed. New Westminster is my home. It is where I work and where I live. I have been practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine in New Westminster for the past 11 years. Prior to that, I offered non-surgical and anti-aging therapies out of a high-end spa in Yaletown. Whether I use my acupuncture skills for pain relief, body balancing or anti-aging, I place my attention on you. I want you to relax and allow the restorative properties of acupuncture to take place. I offer an individualized approach; I do not have several patients in different rooms at one time. You have my undivided attention. I’m offering a free 30-minute consultation to discuss your health concerns and how we may come up with a strategy that fits your needs. Please call the office at 778-231-2565 to begin your healing journey. I look forward to meeting you.

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POPart: Above, Charlie Ji of Burnaby gets some assistance from director-curator Gordon Duggan (at right) during a tour of the new POPart exhibition at the New Media Gallery. He’s checking out Work No. 202: Half the Air in a Given Space, an installation by Martin Creed (also pictured above left). At left, Duggan shows Ji ADA (analogue interactive installation), by Karina Smigla-Bobinski, which has a charcoal-studded balloon hovering in a small room. PHOTOS JENNIFER GAUTHIER

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Craft onWednesdays at 10:30 a.m. (beginning July 8), with fun stories followed by a simple craft.This program will also be offered at the Queensborough branch onWednesdays at 11 a.m. Five- to 10-year-olds will love the Summer Fun Days, which will feature a special presentation or activity. Don’t miss out. Drop by on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. (beginning July 7). Parlez-vous Français? Enjoy French stories and songs at the French Storytimes for all ages on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. (beginning July 6). Teens are invited to participate in the Teen Summer Reading Club at either library branch. Read your favourite books and win cool prizes.The launch date for Fandoms Unite! is June 1.

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Question: I have three beautiful plum trees two to three years old. One tree has a large number of growths.The other two trees are also getting this growth. Can this be managed, or will I have to cut down the trees at the end of the season? Duncan Cronkhite, Aldergrove Answer: You won’t have to cut down your trees. All that’s needed is regular pruning each winter.The first pruning might be fairly extensive. But later prunings won’t be as bad because fewer spores will be able to spread. Your plum trees have black knot. It’s a common fungal disease which in time can kill plum, damson or sometimes cherry trees. Black knot spreads from wild and cultivated cherries and plums when spores mature in spring and drift around on the wind. Pruning out the blackknot infected area is the easiest and most inexpensive way of controlling it.You need to remove the small infected branches about three inches nearer the trunk than the knot extends. If you have any very

large infected trunks or big branches that you don’t want to lose, you need to get a chisel or a dremel and hack the knot out.This often works (but not always – it depends how much extra wood you have room to take). Afterwards, you could be left with a heck of a hole. In this year’s dry and warm summer, the crater may dry fast. Nowadays, using pruning paint is generally considered unnecessary. But if your tree shows a prolonged or very fast drip, you might check if your local garden centre does stock it.The cans of old-fashioned pruning paint used to dry quite fast when stored – a good thing to be prepared for. Gardeners in black-knot infested areas routinely check plum trees each winter and prune them if they find infection. Question: Do you have any suggestions of who may want a small, but rapidly growing Douglas fir tree which my husband planted in our flower garden? I would like to donate it before it gets to be too big. It is currently about four feet tall and has new growth on its branches. Gill Edwards, Vancouver

Answer: If you can dig it up and get it in a pot without damaging the root, you might keep it for a few years as an outdoor potted Christmas tree. Native evergreens, such as Douglas firs, grow far too large to be suitable or safe for the average city lot. Needles and cones plug gutters and litter patios. Big branches fall in storms and can dent cars (and people). Because they also seed around abundantly, Douglas firs are often viewed as weeds.That’s why it may be difficult to arouse interest from plant clubs or landscapers. Assuming you do get it potted-up in good shape, you might ask if the Vancouver parks department could use it.VanDusen gardens may also have helpful advice. Where Douglas firs fit in well is on large rural acreages away from houses.These trees freshen air and are a beautiful haven for wildlife. I wonder if you have any relatives on a large rural property who, at Christmas, might be receptive to a potted Christmas tree with a few ornaments. Anne Marrison is happy to answer garden questions. Send them to her via amarrison@ shaw.ca. Include the name of your city or region.

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Many anniversaries to note this summer By Archie and Dale Miller

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There are a number of interesting local 150-year anniversaries this year. We’ve already noted the arrival of the telegraph and news of interest, and we look forward to the library’s start and the arrival of the Irving family later in the summer. Apparently in late May of 1865 there were some pick pockets in town.The paper made a point of announcing this for the specific attention of local stores: “Beware! A party of light fingered gentlemen are known to be in town. Citizens look to your tills.” In New Westminster that year you could keep up with the news of Great Britain, with its various political leanings, through a number of periodicals available by subscription at Clarkson and Co.

They advertised the following publications along with their political bents: The London Quarterly Review (Conservative);The Edinburgh Review (Whig); The Westminster Review (Radical),The North British Review (Free Church); and Blackwood’s Edinburgh Magazine (Tory). It was a busy time on the Fraser River with sternwheel steamboats very active on the river and other nearby waters. One harbour clearance list showed the vessels Enterprise, Alexandra, Diana, Lillooet, Reliance and Hope.They had recently visited, both inbound and outbound, the ports of Victoria, Harrisonmouth,Yale, Douglas and Olympia. Many people today are unaware that explorer Simon Fraser had a son who participated in the Cariboo/Fraser River gold rush. Things did not work out

well for this fellow and a paper noted a sad comment along with other Cariboo news. “John A Fraser, son of the discoverer of the river which bears his name, committed suicide. He expired on the 20th.” (That would be May 20, 1865.) What to do for ice in the warmer months of 1865? Ice was “harvested” in winter, stored, and then made available when needed. At that time it was shipped to New Westminster from elsewhere in the region. An advertisement offers the product: “Decidedly Cool.We have to acknowledge the receipt of a splendid block of ice from Messrs. Lipsert and Stott of Douglas.These gentlemen have saved about 350 tons of the very purest quality of ice, which they are prepared to ship twice a week to anyone who may want it.” (Note that Douglas was at the head of Harrison Lake.)

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NewWest club leaps intoWLA lead and fourth in national poll Tom Berridge

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The New Westminster Salmonbellies toppled the Nanaimo Timbermen 12-7 to take over top spot in the Western Lacrosse Association. The win improved the senior A Salmonbellies’ record to a perfect 3-0 and vaulted the New West club to fourth place in the national rankings overnight. While some WLA followers raised their eyebrows at the news, head coach Steve Goodwin is not surprised. “I believe we have the ability to play every team in this league at a high level,” Goodwin said. “I would be very disappointed if we were not 3-0.” Goodwin points to last season as evidence of how much the club has improved. “We finished last season with a 7-2 record. … We’re now10-2 in our last 12 games. I think we are better,” he added. Richard Lachlan opened the scoring for the visiting ’Bellies, but it took a New West rally, including an unassisted shorthanded marker by first-round draft pick Luke Gillespie, later in the period to pull even with the host T-Men. Jordan McBride put the Salmonbellies in the lead for good early in the middle period, scoring a pair one minute apart in the opening two minutes of play. Ian Hawksbee scored his first of the season from rookie Justin Goodwin to pad a four-point cushion for New West at the midway mark of the game. Keegan Bal and Patrick Miles put the game on ice in the third period for the ’Bellies, scoring a goal apiece, including a shorty by the former Brampton Excelsior junior. Alexis Buque got his first start for New West and didn’t disappoint, making 32 saves and posting a solid 0.821 save percentage. Salmonbellie shooters

made Zak Boychuk and Peter Dubenski look mortal, firing 46 shots at the Nanaimo duo. Logan Schuss led Salmonbellies with a sevenpoint night, including his fourth goal of the campaign. Schuss currently shares the lead in total assists in the WLA and is second in points, with 14, while also topping all players with two first star honours. Cayle Ratcliff had four goals for Nanaimo. Last week, New Westminster battered Coquitlam 12-2 in their home opener last Thursday, outscoring the hapless A’s 10-1 in the final two periods. Eric Penney was brilliant in his second WLA start, stopping 32 shots while sporting a torrid 0.941 save percentage. Colton Clark, Schuss and Lachlan all posted hat tricks for the ’Bellies. “We’re playing great as a team right now,” said Penney after Thursday’s win over Coquitlam. “Our defence is making it easy for me. Just being able to see the ball and have a clear view to the shot – they’ve been doing that for me.” To date, New West is averaging fewer than five goals per game, with both Penney and Buque putting up impressive numbers. It all augers well for a defence-first coach like Goodwin, who says, the ’Bellies may have the best one-two punch in the league in goal. With Reid Reinholdt, Jeff Cornwall and Cliff Smith still yet to report , it’s no wonder Goodwin is excited. So is Penney. “You just got to take (the good luck) and run with it. If the offence puts up goals like they are, it will make my job more comfortable,” Penney said. New West will get a second look at the T-Men on Thursday, when Nanaimo makes a return trip to Queen’s Park for an early season rematch between the league’s top two clubs. Game time is 7:45 p.m.

Ready to rep: New Westminster’s Brenden Bissett will look to earn his 23rd international cap for Canada’s men’s national field hockey team at the Olympic Games qualifying World League semifinals in Buenos Aires June 3 to 14. PHOTO COURTESY FIELD HOCKEY CANADA

Canadian hopes high for ﬁeld hockey qualiﬁer NewWestminster forward looking for his 23rd representative cap Tom Berridge

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New Westminster forward Brenden Bissett is looking to earn his 23rd international cap for Canada at the World League semifinals. The international field hockey Olympic qualifying tournament starts today (June 3) in Buenos Aires, Argentina and runs until June 14. The top three finishing teams from the World League qualifier will earn

berths to the 2016 Olympic Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro. Canada, ranked 14th in the world, will also have a second opportunity to earn a berth at the Summer Games by winning a gold medal at the Pan American Games in Toronto later this summer. In Buenos Aires, Canada is grouped with Austria, Germany, Spain, and host Argentina in Pool B. Pool A consists of Egypt, Japan, Korea, the Netherlands and New

Zealand. Canada will open the World League semifinals against Spain on Wednesday. The Maple Leaf will then take on Austria on Thursday, Argentina on Saturday before finishing off with Germany on Sunday. Burnaby forward Gabriel Ho-Garcia, who has earned 49 international caps for Canada, is also a member of the 18-player squad.

Hyacks commit to Thunderbirds A pair of Hyack Swim Club swimmers recently committed to the University of British Columbia. Hau-Li Fan, a New Westminster Secondary student, who now com-

petes for the Canadian Dolphin Swim Club will swim in the 200-metre butterfly, 400m individual medley and the 1,500m freestyle. Mia Bottrill made the fi-

nals in four events at the recent Canadian swim trials in April, including the 100 and 200m butterfly, 800 and 1,500m free. “I’ve consistently worked to improve myself my en-

tire swimming career and feel the UBC training environment and coaching staff will provide me the best opportunity to continue my improvement,” said Bottrill in a UBC press release.

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If your child is into football or cheering from the sidelines, Royal City Hyack football has just the thing for your youngster. Pre-season practices begin for most tackle programs on June 29, while tyke tackle and mini-tyke flag football will begin later in mid-July. If you are new to the game, come out to the club’s free introductory skill clinics for boys and girls aged five to 13, which will be held on June 13 and 20 from 10 a.m. to noon at Mercer Stadium. Flag football for kids from five to seven costs $50 for the entire season. Mini-tykes play in New Westminster or Coquitlam and no experience is required. Tyke flag football is for all seven-year-olds and experienced six-year-olds.Their season runs from July to November. There are also tackle programs for children aged eight to 13 and cheerleading for six- to 15-year-olds is also offered. The regular season begins on Labour Day, followed by as many as three weeks of playoffs. Pre-season tournaments will be held in August. Players will be expected to practice two to three times a week with games at various venues in the Lower Mainland played on Sundays. Registration costs include: all protective equipment, game and practice uniforms, certified coaches, all tournament and league fees, year-end party and awards, free Hyack spirit item for all players and free football for new players. All the players need to bring are a pair of football cleats and a positive attitude. For online registration, go to rchfc.hyackfootball.com or email info@hyackfoot ball.com.

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Tri it out: New Westminster’s Alexis Wong completes the swim portion and heads out to the bike racks at the Tri Kids Triathlon at Burnaby Lake Sports Complex-East on Sunday. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER

Juniors slip to .500 NewWest outshoot ’Rocks, but not on scoreboard Tom Berridge

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The New Westminster Salmonbellies failed to figure out one of the top goalies in the B.C. Junior Lacrosse League last weekend. The junior A Salmonbellies rained 57 shots on Victoria keeper Charles Claxton but fell 12-9 on the scoresheet to the Shamrocks at the Q Centre on Saturday. New West held the advantage midway through the second period before Victoria closed out the middle frame with six goals in a seven-minute span, including the eventual game winner from Danny Smith with just 17 seconds left

on the clock. Johnny Pearson got one back in the early stages of the final period, but Victoria closed out its eighth win this season with goals by McLean Chicquen and Nick Preston. Connor Robinson and Pearson led the junior ’Bellies with two goals apiece. Tyler Landry and Michael Flintoff shared the goalkeeping duties for New West. New West opened up with a 3-0 lead, with Robinson scoring in the opening minute and Brandon Clelland, with his 10th of the season, just two minutes later. But Victoria rallied, tying the contest 4-4 in the final two minutes on an even-

strength goal from Ryan Lewis just shortly after Zac Christianson shaved the deficit to a single goal with a shorthanded marker from Lewis and the goalie. Claxton registered 48 stops and a 0.842 save percentage. Cole Pickup led the ’Rocks with five points, while 10 Victoria players shared in the goal scoring. Victoria moved into a second second-place tie with Coquitlam with the win. New West is eight points back in fourth place. The Salmonbellies hosted Burnaby at home Tuesday (after Record deadlines). New West is in Nanaimo on Saturday.

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