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Radbourne named top citizen

Citizen of theYear winner previously earned the Bernie Legge Cultural Award Theresa McManus

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HAPPY DIWALI New Westminster’s Asian Arts Bhangra Club was all decked out to perform at the Diwali festivities at Queensborough Community Centre on Sunday. The celebration of the annual festival of lights included food and entertainment. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER

‘We are not a block party’ 12th Street Music Festival is unhappy about the fact that Uptown Live will go ahead on the same weekend next summer Theresa McManus

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Thirteen may be an unlucky number for the 12th Street Music Festival. City council recently approved a request from organizers of Uptown Live to allow that street festival to be held on Saturday, July 23, 2016 – a day before the 13th annual 12th Street Music Festival.The decision came after Uptown Live organizers appeared before the city’s festivals committee – something the 12th Street Music Festival organizers didn’t have a chance to do.

Neil Douglas, a member of theWest End Business Association, said he was disappointed and surprised when he picked up the Oct. 29 Record and read about discussions taking place at city hall that would impact the 12th Street Music Festival. “I think the process was flawed and I think we need to revisit,” he told council Nov. 2. “To continue and allow the decision that was made without us would be disrespectful of our festival. It would be very disrespectful of our volunteers and disrespectful of our sponsors, and would add challenges to our festival.”

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Douglas said having two festivals on the same weekend poses challenges for retaining sponsors, stretches the city’s resources to clean the streets beforehand and forces the festivals to compete for vendors and volunteers. He said food vendors tend to like to do one event a weekend, so they’d likely go to the larger Uptown Live event. “Compounding all of this are some mischaracterizations of our festival. It almost sounded like some people were characterizing us as being a little block party or something.We are not a block party,” he stressed. “We have brought some of the top professional bands inVancouver to our event over the years.We have had Juno-award winners.” Continued on page 10

Lynn Radbourne’s cultural award has some company on the mantle. Radbourne was named New Westminster’s 2015 Citizen of theYear at the Platinum Awards gala on Nov. 5. She previously received the Bernie Legge Cultural Award, which means she’s one of only two residents (Tony Antonias is the other) to get the two top awards for individuals in New Westminster. “I was so surprised and overwhelmed when I got the Bernie Legge award in 2006. To have both of them is the icing on the cake,” she told the Record. “No slacking off now.” Anyone who has met Radbourne knows there’s little chance of I have … some that. In June, amazing people Radbourne working with me. retired from a two-daya-week job she enjoyed so she could take on a new volunteer role. “We became puppy raisers for B.C. Guide Dogs.We couldn’t get our puppy until I retired – you have to spend 24/7 with them,” she said. “That was the big motivator.” Raising a puppy is just one of many volunteer activities that keeps the longtime New West resident on the go. Radbourne is the worthy matron (like a president) this year for the Order of Eastern Star – Friendship Chapter 75 and founder of the New WestminsterYouth Ambassador Society, both of which have chosen the B.C. and Alberta Guide Dogs as their charity of choice for 2015 for fundraisers. “I must admit, I have got in both organizations some amazing people working with me. I couldn’t do it without them,” Continued on page 9

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Thursday, November 12 5:00pm – 8:00 pm OUR CITY Workshop: A Community Conversation on Housing Sapperton Pensioners Hall, 318 Keary St. Wednesday, November 13 11:30am-1:00pm Reﬂectivity Clinic Century House

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Saturday, November 14 1:00 – 4:00 pm OUR CITY Workshop: A Community Conversation on Housing New Westminster Public Library Monday, November 16 5:30 pm Regular Council Anvil Centre Tuesday November 17 7:00pm McBride Sapperton Residents’ Association Knox United Church 403 Columbia Street E. Wednesday, November 18 5:00 – 8:00 pm OUR CITY Workshop: A Community Conversation on Housing Unity in Action Church, 1630 Edinburgh St. 7:00 pm New Westminster Downtown Residents’ Association Meeting Holy Trinity Church, 514 Carnarvon Saturday, November 21 9:00 am – 12:00 pm OUR CITY Workshop: A Community Conversation on Housing Sapperton Pensioners Hall, 318 Keary St. Sunday, November 22 1:00 – 3:00 pm National Child Day Centennial Community Centre Tuesday, November 24 4:00 – 8:00 pm Sapperton Parking Study Open House Sapperton Pensioners Hall, 318 Keary St. Thursday, November 26 7:00 pm Glenbrooke North Residents’ Association Meeting NWPL, Plaskett Room Saturday, November 28 9:00 am – 12:00 pm OUR CITY Workshop: A Community Conversation on Housing Connaught Heights School, 2201 London St. For more information on any of these events, please visit www.newwestcity.ca/events

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HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF PARKING IN SAPPERTON The City of New Westminster has retained Bunt and Associates to undertake a parking study for the City’s Sapperton neighbourhood. The study looks at existing parking conditions in Sapperton and suggests options to manage parking demands, while encouraging lower vehicle use and more sustainable and active forms of transportation. Be part of the process by reviewing potential strategies to deal with the existing parking situation in the neighbourhood. Join us at our Public Open House Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 Time: 4:00PM – 8:00PM Location: Sapperton Pensioners Hall 318 Keary Street, New Westminster For more information on the parking Study visit www.newwestcity.ca or contact Engineering Services at 604-527-4592.

Energy Save New West is our local energy efficiency program designed to help you uncover opportunities to improve the comfort and value of your home, while reducing your energy bills. Our focus is to deliver a better experience that makes it easier for you to improve the performance of your home, including: · Save $240 off the cost of an EnerGuide home energy evaluation (only $60 price to homeowner). · FREE technical support from our Energy Coach to assist you with selecting the right energy improvement options for your home. · $50 to $200 in rebates on select ENERGY STAR® washers, dryers and refrigerators. · Up to $4,500 in incentives under the Home Energy Rebate Offer for insulation, draft proofing, domestic hot water and space heating upgrades. · Special $1,250 bonus offer (exclusive to New Westminster) for completing 3 or more energy upgrades, including windows. To find out more, visit energysavenewwest.ca or call 604.515.3818 today!

New Westminster Mayor and Council has approved a set of policy and planning priorities that will guide the work of the organization from now until 2018. The 31 strategic priorities resulted from a strategic planning process conducted earlier this year and are foundational to realizing Council’s vision of New Westminster as a sustainable, livable and thriving community. The strategic priorities consist of 15 capital projects and 16 planning and policy initiatives which build upon accomplishments to date and, together, lay the groundwork for accommodating growth and development into the future. To learn more about these initiatives, please www.newwestcity.ca

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All applicants must submit an application, along with a brief personal resume. To apply online or download an application form, as well as for additional information regarding each Committee, including the length of term and mandate, please visit www.newwestcity.ca. For further information, please contact the Legislative Services Department at 604-527-4523 or by email at committees@ newwestcity.ca.

The Council of the City of New Westminster is considering adopting two bylaws related to the Inter-Municipal Business License program: Inter-Municipal Business License Agreement Bylaw No. 7794 and Inter-Municipal Business License Amendment Bylaw No. 7795. The proposed bylaws enable the City to participate in an Inter-Municipal Business License (IMBL) program with Burnaby, Delta, Richmond, Surrey, and Vancouver. The IMBL applies to mobile businesses related to the construction industry and enable those businesses to purchase one business license, in addition to their resident business license, to operate in all six municipalities. Copies of the IMBL Agreement Bylaw, the IMBL Amendment Bylaw, and Council report will be available on the City’s web site at www.newwestcity.ca or for pick-up from the Business Licence counter during regular business hours starting on Monday, November 9, 2015. Additional information regarding the IMBL program is available on the City’s website or by calling 604-527-4565. Comments regarding this matter can be forwarded in writing to the Manager, Licensing and Integrated Services, by mail, fax (604-527-4699) or email kdeighton@newwestcity.ca no later than Friday, November 27, 2015 or by attending the Public Hearing session on November 30, 2015 at City Hall Council Chambers at 5:45 pm. Mailing Address: Corporation of the City of New Westminster 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC V3L 1H9

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES New Westminster City Council will consider appointments to Advisory Committees, Commissions, Boards and Panels for the 2016 term. Volunteers are needed for the following Committees, Commissions, Boards and Panels: • Access Ability Advisory Committee • Advisory Committee for Transit, Bicycles and Pedestrians (ACTBiPED) • Advisory Planning Commission • Amateur Sports Grant Program Committee • Arts Commission • Arts and Culture Grant Committee • Child Care Grant Committee • Community Heritage Commission • Community and Social Issues Committee • Downtown New Westminster Parking Commission

• Economic Development Advisory Committee • Emergency Advisory Committee • Environment Advisory Committee • Family Court Committee • Library Board • Multiculturalism Advisory Committee • Neighbourhood Traﬃc Advisory Committee • Parks and Recreation Committee • Public Art Advisory Committee • Railway Community Advisory Panel • Remembrance Day Committee • Seniors Advisory Committee

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For the ones who never came home NewWestminster woman remembers the climate of fear in her Belgian town during the war – and the Canadians who liberated it Cornelia Naylor

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There’s little chance Marie-Hélène Fekete-Piskorik will ever forget the sacrifices Canadian soldiers and their families made for her freedom 71 years ago, but she was at the New Westminster cenotaph for Remembrance Day yesterday nonetheless – as she has been every Nov. 11 for the last half century. “I think it’s very important because – I don’t know if I can transmit my feelings to you in a proper way – just think of these young men who left their families, went to a foreign land to fight for the freedom of people they didn’t even know,” she told the Record. “Just to think about it puts tears in my eyes – all the mothers and fathers who never saw their children come back home. That is not a small event; that is big stuff, and we must never forget it.” Fekete-Piskorik was six years old, in Grade 1 when teachers at her Belgian school suddenly told students to go home one day because their country was at war. Within days, refugees escaping from the invading German army in the east flooded into her West Flanders town of Wingene. Eighteen days later, Belgium surrendered, and a blanket of fear descended on her small town for four long years. “People lived in fear because they never knew what would happen next,” she said. German soldiers marched into town and commandeered lodging in her home. Food was scarce, and her father and two brothers had to spend long periods in hiding from the Gestapo (the German secret police), who combed occupied towns for young men to press into forced labour in German factories. “If you didn’t show up when you were summoned to be at a certain place at a certain time, they would come to the house and take you,” Fekete-Piskorik said. She remembers running from house to house with the other village children, warning the townsfolk when the Gestapo was in town. When her father wasn’t in hiding, Fekete-Piskorik remembers being very afraid

Memories: New West resident Marie-Hélène Fekete-Piskorik, above, visits war graves at the Fraser Cemetery with a photo of her childhood home in Belgium. Above left, Fekete-Piskorik, far right/second row, celebrates with liberation forces in 1944. Above right, six-year-old Marie-Hélène poses with her brother Anton in 1940, close to the time the German occupation began. PHOTO CORNELIA NAYLOR/CONTRIBUTED

lest the Germans overhear him listening to forbidden BBC radio broadcasts in their home. “It was a climate of fear,” she said. She remembers vividly the day that climate cleared, when Canadian soldiers, with a contingent of Polish troops, rolled into town in tanks and jeeps in Septem-

ber 1944. “Jubilation like you wouldn’t believe, that’s my biggest memory of liberation,” she said. “I remember they made me a costume, and we all had parades and paraded down the streets dancing and singing.They made paper clothes for me with the Belgian flag because that was not allowed

to be flown during the war.” In the years that followed, Fekete-Piskorik became a nurse, immigrated to Canada in 1958 and moved to New West in 1961. Now 81, with children and grandchildren of her own, her memories of that happy day 71 years ago are tinged with sadness, thinking of the young Canadi-

an men killed before and after the parades through her hometown. “They never came home, and I’m thinking of the mothers and fathers,” she said. Fekete-Piskorik has never missed a Remembrance Day, before or after coming to New Westminster. And over the years, at

cenotaphs on Nov. 11, she has seen signs of hope her deep gratitude for the sacrifices made for her freedom so many years ago will live on. “My heart is always so happy to see how many young families come there and bring their children,” she said.

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Saturday’s heavy rains didn’t dampen the spirits of folks celebrating the Royal City Farmers Market’s move to uptown New Westminster. Royal City Farmers Market kicked off its winter season at a brand new location on Belmont Street (just off of Sixth Street). The Uptown New Westminster Business Association provided a marquee tent, which helped shelter shoppers and vendors from Saturday’s heavy rainfall. Armed with umbrellas, shoppers were able to sip

hot apple cider, enjoy some musical entertainment from Quayside Voices and shop from vendors selling everything from apples to Brussels sprouts to sausages. A covered seating area also provided a place where marketgoers could enjoy a bite to eat from on-site food trucks or vendors. The Royal City Farmers Market’s next winter market is set for Saturday, Nov. 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Belmont Street. – Theresa McManus

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Opinion OUR VIEW

Good decisions need good information Believing that it had a war-ready population of 20 million citizens in 1749, the government of Sweden conducted the first-ever modern census. Bluntly, leaders discovered they were short by a factor of 10. The rude awakening prompted the government to invest in public health and stem infant mortality. It was the beginning of sophisticated, evidence-based decision making in government for the benefit of the

people. Flash forward more than 250 years, and it looks like we’re finally returning to an era of actual evidence-based decision-making in government. In its first act of policymaking, the Liberal government announced that Statistics Canada would reinstate the mandatory longform census after it was unceremoniously scrapped by the Tories in 2010 in favour of an optional household

survey.With 25 per cent fewer respondents, statisticians warned the value of the data collected from the optional survey was questionable to the point of being, arguably, useless. Whether it was scrapped to satisfy the more paranoid, libertarian branches of the party or to confound critics who used data to challenge the Conservatives’ agenda, we’re glad to see our miniDark Ages of governing from the hip are over.

Vague guesses simply won’t cut it. People may forget it, but filling out the census is a civic duty on the same level as paying taxes and voting. The root of the word statistics, is in fact, “state.” So when you sigh and grumble about having to

take the time to fill out the census form, remember that it’s part of your obligation as a citizen. And, moreover, it’s a good thing. Governments can’t make good decisions with bad (or no) information. Let’s face it, every day big and expensive decisions are being made, and we want to be sure we’re on the right track. Among the reliable info collected in the census was information on the length

of citizens’ commutes – this as we’re moving to spend $140 million redesigning our Highway 1 interchanges and the region struggles with how it will pay for transit improvements. We hope this move marks the return to evidencebased decisions in Ottawa. When it comes to our time and our money, vague guesses simply won’t cut it. – guest editorial courtesy of the North Shore News

MY VIEW KEITH BALDREY

Will Trudeau help B.C.? Will British Columbia benefit from what appears to be a remarkably new era of government slowly emerging in Ottawa? There’s every reason to think so, on a number of policy fronts. And in many cases a large amount of federal dollars flowing B.C.’s way seems likely to happen. A lot of attention has been paid to newly minted Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s massive infrastructure plan, which could free up billions of dollars for transportation projects in MetroVancouver. Suddenly, building a Broadway subway line – long considered a political orphan lacking senior government support – now looks like it might actually happen. So do those rapid transit lines in Surrey. Of course, both projects have yet to develop a coherent business plan, which is required to get the federal government’s commitment of big dollars. If the mayors ofVancouver and Surrey are paying attention, they would be wise to kick start that planning post-haste. Presumably, the new prime minister would also provide partial funding for the proposed new Massey Bridge.This project still seems a bit iffy, as the reason the Massey Tunnel was built in the first place was because the soil at that part of the Fraser River was deemed unsuitable (too much silt) to support a massive bridge. But it’s not just bricks and mortar that may be coming

from Ottawa.What has received less attention – but involves more money over a longer period of time – is Trudeau’s promise to reintroduce a health accord with the provinces. The last one (also authored by a federal Liberal government) was arbitrarily torn up by the Harper government, which served notice to the provinces that starting in 2017 the annual funding “lift” for federal contributions to provincial health budgets would be tied to the rate of economic growth. This new formula would translate to a net reduction of hundreds of millions of dollars to places like B.C., whose older population (the Atlantic provinces fall into this boat as well) means health-care costs here may rise higher and quicker than in other provinces.That rate will inevitably exceed the annual economic growth increase, which usually hovers around two per cent (while health-care funding increases are closer to three per cent and higher). If the Trudeau government revisits this funding formula and changes it to better accommodate B.C.’s position, that could translate into hundreds of millions of dollars on an annual basis. Then there is that promise to change the marijuana laws, which could have a profound impact on the B.C. economy. But that’s a topic for another day. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global B.C.

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Crime takes a dive It was a slow winter for cops in New West.The local police department reported about a one-third drop in criminal code offences in January 2009, when 419 offences were reported, compared to 624 offences reported in January 2008. Acting chief Dave Jones said the change was, in part, the result of some problem properties no longer being an issue, adding that safety at SkyTrain stations had improved.

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Alberta Street diverter was (and is) needed

Blue trees raise some eyebrows – and some questions – in the city

Dear Editor Re: With more cars come more speeders in city, Inbox, New Westminster Record, Oct. 29. I live on the 300 block of Alberta Street, and I wanted to write regarding the traffic diverter installed at the base of our street in early May of this year. When we first moved to this block in 2009, there was some traffic, but it was neither excessive in volume nor in speed. Once the traffic light was installed Alberta Street and East Columbia, we did notice an increase, but it didn’t seen unreasonable. Once the light’s road traffic sensors and timing were changed to allow for a quick left turn onto East Columbia, the traffic volume and (more worrisome) its speed dramatically increased. As parents of two children, that was a concern for us and for many of our neighbours on the street. Add in TransLink employees. Add in HSA employees. Add in folks just trying to get to Highway 1 by avoiding Brunette. It was quite unlivable. Knowing full well that we were looking at up to four condo towers being added -–with no clear entry/exit from Brunette in the plans – we knew we had to approach the city to see what could be done. Let me be clear: I am in no way shape or form trying to counter, disclaim or disagree with your comments that the traffic situation on Keary has changed for the worse since the diverter was installed, and I have absolutely no doubts that it is affecting the quality of life for the residents on Keary for the negative. But there are some factors that differentiate Keary from Alberta, which I’m certain makes the situation challenging for the city. 1: Keary is a key access point for Royal Columbian Hospital – and that is not going to change until/unless RCH is rebuilt with the ER/ ambulance access at a different point on the site. Alberta is not and will never be that access point. 2: The Brewery District’s plans have almost 100 per cent of resident traffic entering or exiting the site via Alberta or Simpson. There are restrictions on Simpson on the Nelson’s Court side of the road, but as the commercial/ truck delivery access is via Alberta/Nelson’s, such restrictions just aren’t possible. So without any traffic restrictions at that entry/ exit point, and most employee, residential and commercial traffic entering and exiting at that point, it stands to reason that some portion of that residential traffic would flow up and down Alberta Street. Now we are talking about thousands of people moving into the Brewery District within five to seven years. I grew up in New West, and we have always had traffic problems in this city. The amount of vehicle traffic we deal with is huge, and the entire city struggles with it (I’m not even going to get started on parking!). Sapperton is changing, and I would suggest that we residents would be better served by working together to address the challenges that come with change, instead of pitting one street against another. Do I think you should continue to approach the city for other options and solutions? Absolutely. Do I think the diverter should be removed from Alberta? Absolutely not. Not until we have some better solutions for the Brewery District traffic, heck for Sapperton traffic in general. I’m happy to be part of the discussion, but it has to be a constructive one. Andrea MacIntosh, New Westminster

Kim Zimmerman Is this good for a tree? Royal City Record It’s a nontoxic pigment. The artist has painted himself with the pigment and suffered no ill effects:) Julie Palk The trees that were painted on 6th and Royal, are already back to their original bark. The rain washed all of my he blue paint in just a few days. I hope they are alright. Ben Inglis Can’t say I like them. I don’t find painting a tree art. No one’s lining up to see the painted walls we have in our house. Harley Moakes-Dunne Is this paint healthy for the trees? Just curious. Jason Hulbert He did some trees in Port Moody 5 yrs ago, it hasn’t harmed the trees; but the “temporary” colouring is still present...5 yrs later.

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@eastvancity @v_diz @TheRecord True but always seems like able bodied give way to those that need the room on the driveway and surrounding sidewalks

Mayor wants to liven up public areas Alejandro Alcantara How about making something like that in Queensborough... we have the revitalization project underway, and we have been often forgotten by the city...maybe be good timing to get a few public spaces with cool chairs ! :) They would make for great resting spots for people heading to the Q2Q bridge! Christopher Bryan Love some of these ideas, especially the seating. And the parklet on East Columbia has already created a great destination at that end of the Sapperton business district. Locating it next to a bakery (where they also have coffee) is a great fit.

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‘I love to be able to volunteer’

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Honouring the best of the best More than 50 Royal City residents and businesses were nominated for their business and community excellence at this year’s Platinum Awards, held Nov. 5 ceremony at the Roma Hall in Queensborough: And the winners are: " Citizen of theYear: Lynn Radbourne " Junior Citizen of the Year: Annaliese Meyer " Bernie Legge Cultural Award: Candice James " Business Person of theYear: Susan Cartwright-Coates " Corporate Community Spirit of theYear: Douglas College marketing department and Dynamic Media " Green Business of the year: Royal Printers " New Business of the Year - Medium: Polo Health and Longevity Centre " New Business of the Year – Small: 100 Braid

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Continued from page 1 she said. “And of course, I couldn’t do any of it without Bill because he is such a great help and a good support.” Bill Radbourne, Lynn’s husband of nearly 22 years, is no slouch on the civic front, having been named Citizen of theYear in 2010. The only other couple to have been awarded Citizen of theYear is Chuck Puchmayr (2008) and Amber Anderson (2014). Last year, Radbourne established the New WestminsterYouth Ambassador Society, which provides mentorship opportunities to young men and women in the city. Part of the program is to get the teens volunteering at different events in the city, including fundraisers for other non-profit groups and setting up seats at Remembrance Day services in the city. “I feel very proud,” Radbourne said of the society. “It’s an alternative for them to contribute to their community and to represent the city and their sponsors at various functions.They

don’t stand around and wait, they pitch right in.” Pitching in is something Radbourne is skilled at. She’s currently an officer for Daughters of the Nile (female Shriners), a member of the city’s heritage and arts commissions, and secretary of the Massey Theatre Society and the Ancient and Honourable Hyack Anvil Battery; past efforts have included serving as a president of the Hyack Festival Association, coordinator of the Miss New Westminster Hyack program for more than a decade, pastpresident of the Vagabond Players and secretary of the New Westminster Arts Council. Radbourne was born in Selkirk, Manitoba but moved to Vancouver as a youngster. As a kid she volunteered with Job’s Daughters, Girl Guides and Canadian Girls in Training, and with the drama club, choir and Sunday school in her teens. “What do I get out of it? I get the personal satisfaction of feeling good that I’m helping.You are a long time underground – make

A stellar citizen: Lynn Radbourne, left, founder of the New Westminster Youth Ambassador Society, is the Citizen of the Year. She’s shown with this year’s youth ambassadors. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

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News Festival will meet with city Continued from page 1 Amber Anderson, president of theWest End Business Association, wrote to council asking that the city not allow Uptown Live to conflict with the longstanding 12th Street festival. “TheWest End Business Association strongly believes that this will have a negative effect on our festival and may very well cause us to terminate our event,” she

wrote. “We ask that you permit us the same access they received to present our concerns to the festival grant committee.” Council approved a recommendation to inviteWest End Business Association representatives to attend the next meeting of the festivals grants committee. Mayor Jonathan Cote said there are a “limited number of weekends” in the sum-

mer. “I’d hate to see them pitted against each other,” he said of city festivals. “I certainly think our festivals grant committee would be more than open to continue to have a dialogue and see what opportunities the city can move forward to support the work of the 12th Street Music Festival so that it can continue and hopefully thrive in the future.”

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• Perfect for your first time home owner • Located in a great family neighbourhood in historic Sapperton • 2 bed, 2 bath home • Wood floors in living room and family room • 1 year old roof with 20 year warranty • Gas fireplace in living room • Large dining room with french doors to amazing backyard • Skylights throughout and in the master bedroom loft • Brand new ensuite bathroom in master

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Community

It’s not just an ‘old person’s’ disease

Drag queen speaks about her personal journey with arthritis to help promote the Jingle BellWalk & Run Tereza Verenca

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Tequila Mockingbird wants to “drag” arthritis out of the closet to show the autoimmune disease doesn’t discriminate – not against age, gender, race or sexuality. The drag queen, who’s also the poster girl for the Arthritis Society, B.C. & Yukon Division’s upcoming Jingle Bell Walk & Run for Arthritis at the Quay, was diagnosed 14 years ago while in her 30s. Mockingbird told the Record she first started to notice some pain in her right knee after one of her routine runs (she had been training to become a police officer). “I kind of was like, whatever.Then I found it was getting worse,” she said. “Then one day I was going to walk home and I’m like, I can’t … I was in so much pain.” Despite the flare-ups, the New West resident continued to push through. But her day job soon became unbearable. “Getting in and out of the van if I had to go pick stuff up was harder and harder. I would drive for a bit and then I wouldn’t be able to get out,” she recalled. The pain then spread to her hip and, eventually, her lower right side. A visit to the doctor shortly after confirmed Mockingbird had rheumatoid arthritis, which causes chronic inflammation to many joints in the body. “He said, ‘You know, I think you’ve got arthritis.’ I said, ‘I don’t want you to di-

agnose it because if you do, it’s going to screw up my (police) application.” It wasn’t immediately addressed at that appointment, but once Mockingbird paid another visit, she knew something had to change. “I went to stand up to walk into his office and I fell into the reception table. I was like, OK, I guess it’s time to get this figured out. In a sense, it was a relief to finally know because it could be treated and I understood why I was in pain,”

It was a relief to ﬁnally know because I could be treated and I understood why I was in pain.

she explained, adding she never in her life thought this was in her cards. “There is a stereotype that it affects only old people.That’s one reason why we’re trying to get the word out there, that it can affect anybody.” Mockingbird said her message in all this is to look at people a little bit differently. “Somebody’s standing on the SkyTrain, or even sitting in one of the disability seats and they look healthy. Automatically you want to go, ‘You jerk, you should get out of that chair and leave it for somebody that’s disabled,’” she said. “I’ve been

in that position as the person who’s actually disabled in that chair feeling like people are looking at me like I should get up. … Just be aware that there are people out there that you might not have any idea are going through some painful challenge every day.” There are more than 100 types of arthritis (like gout and lupus), and more than 650,000 people in B.C. have some form of it or another, according to Carrie Gadsby, manager of communications for the B.C. &Yukon Division. Meanwhile, three in five people with arthritis are working age, between the ages of 16 and 65. “It’s absolutely the leading cause of disability in Canada,” Gadsby told the Record. Earlier diagnosis, however, is important. People can start treatment at the onset, which can prevent progression, sometimes “pausing it.” The eighth annual Jingle Bell Walk & Run for Arthritis at the Quay takes place on Sunday, Nov. 15. Registration starts at 9 a.m. with the event beginning at 10 a.m. All proceeds raised support arthritis research and education programs. Attendees – including family pets – are encouraged to dress up in their finest holiday attire.There’s also an ugly sweater contest and pictures with Santa. After the quick jaunt around the Quay, enjoy some hot chocolate, a costume contest and a silent auction. As for Mockingbird, every day is a challenge – from gripping a computer mouse

Sharing her story: Drag queen Tequila Mockingbird has teamed up with the Arthritis Society, B.C. & Yukon Division, to help create awareness about the autoimmune disease. She will be sharing her personal story of what it’s been like to deal with arthritis at the upcoming Jingle Bell Walk & Run for Arthritis at the Quay.

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Queensborough residents will be voting for a different MLA than the rest of New Westminster in the next provincial election. B.C. Attorney General Suzanne Anton introduced legislation on Oct. 28 that would increase British Columbia’s electoral districts from 85 to 87 – with new ridings created in Richmond/New Westminster and Surrey to reflect the growing population in these areas. “I’m heartbroken,” said New Westminster MLA Judy Darcy, who spoke about the proposal in the legislature. “I understand that the Electoral Boundaries Commission had a really difficult job.They are trying to balance urban and rural ridings.They set a maximum (population) limit for any riding.The average in the province is about 53,000 and they don’t want any deviation from it in excess of 25 per cent.That gets you to 66,000-andsomething. And we have 67,000.” The final report of the independent Electoral Boundaries Commission stated that two of Richmond’s current three electoral districts already exceed the allowable population for an electoral district and are projected to see significantly more growth.While Richmond’s population doesn’t warrant four electoral districts, the size of its electoral districts are above the provincial average – and so is New Westminster’s. The Electoral Boundaries Commission proposed the creation of the new Rich-

mond-Queensborough electoral district, which would combine Queensborough with the Hamilton neighbourhood of Richmond, most of East Richmond and a small part of the South Arm community. “Queensborough gets lumped in with part of Richmond to create a new riding.We are just within a whisker of keeping them,” Darcy told the Record. A number of Queensborough residents offered submissions to the Electoral Boundaries Commission, with most of them preferring to keep New Westminster all together. If the city needs to be divided, most said the Fraser River would be the most reasonable way to divide the riding. “Queensborough residents attend religious services in New Westminster, send their children to New Westminster Secondary, conduct their shopping in the city and look forward to taking part in community celebrations and festivals within New Westminster,” said Queensborough resident Ronnie Nicolasora’s submission. “We identify New Westminster as our community, and many of us rarely even enter the City of Richmond.When the federal Electoral Boundary Commission considered removing Queensborough from the rest of New Westminster in their review, the community uproar caused them to amend the proposed changes and keep the city together.” The new RichmondQueensborough riding would have an estimated population of 55,627, while the New Westminster riding would have 61,422.

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Gorgeous, fully renovated, 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath 975 sq ft, north facing corner suite featuring laminate & tile floors, newer kitchen & baths with maple cabinets, newer appliances, lighting, paint & more. Great lay-out with large rooms, LR has electric fireplace, bedroom has walk thru closet to 2 pc ensuite. 2 pets ok, flexible possession.

Top floor, substantially renovated, 2 bedroom, 1 bath 834 sq ft suite at Fraser Mews. Close to shopping, transit, Queens Park, Canada Games Pool, parks and schools. This bright spacious lovely suite features new paint, new laminate flooring, updated kitchen and bath, with nice court-yard view. Rentals and 2 pets Ok (max 25 lbs). Great family area!

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Mayor wants to liven up public spaces

Have a seat: Mayor Jonathan Cote wants the city to host a pilot project that would see movable tables and chairs placed in public spaces around the city, as well as exploring the idea of offering “free to play” games. He saw similar programs in action during a recent business trip to Dallas, Texas.

Free games, flexible furniture and park ‘reading rooms’ among possible ideas Theresa McManus

tmcmanus@newwestrecord.ca

Cowboy hats may not be commonplace in New Westminster, but some features from Dallas could soon be popping up around town. While attending a conference in Dallas last week, Mayor Jonathan Cote took note of a couple of projects he thought could easily be adopted in the Royal City. Instead of nailed-down chairs and benches, he noted that some areas have movable seats and chairs in public spaces such as parks, streets or public squares.

People appreciate the ﬂexibility of their public spaces.

“It really kind of spoke to how people appreciate the flexibility of their public spaces,” he said. “I did ask one of the park’s staff, ‘Do these chairs go missing at night?’They are there all the time, they are not monitored all the time.The answer was, ‘Yeah, occasionally one or two will go missing, but for the most part, people respect them for what they are.’” One lunch hour, Cote watched as Texans moved around the chairs in public areas to suit their individual needs, with some placing their chairs in the sun and others preferring to sit in the shade.When the clouds moved in and the rain came, he said many people picked up their tables and chairs

and moved them to a covered area to finish off their lunch. Cote said small-scale initiatives have already proven to be successful in New Westminster. He said he was overwhelmed by the community response to a new community mural on Columbia Street and a parklet on East Columbia Street, both of which were introduced in the summer. Council has approved a recommendation to implement a pilot public seating project next summer in high-pedestrian areas that include movable tables and chairs. Cote also took note of some “free to play” offerings in Dallas parks that would be “perfectly applicable” in New West parks with concession stands. In Dallas, parks having concession are equipped with items that can be borrowed by park users, including board games, chess and checkers, equipment for bocce, badminton, croquet, ping pong and foosball. “I thought it was a really unique, interesting concept,” he said. “Another thing they had is a reading room, which I also thought was fascinating.The city provided free newspapers and magazines in part of a park. People would come there and pull out the newspaper and were sitting there. They’d return them. It became a part of the park where people could do some reading.” Council approved a motion to have the parks, culture and recreation department explore options to develop “free to play” areas in parks currently serviced by concessions.

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THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND Theresa McManus

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CHECK OUT THE SCARY, THE NEWEST EXHIBIT AT THE NEW MEDIA GALLERY at Anvil Centre.The Scary looks at the mechanisms of how fear and horror produced. Interested? Check out the exhibit featuring artists from Vancouver, the United States, Sweden, Austria and the United Kingdom at Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St. It’s open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Tuesday to Friday, except Thursdays when it remains open till 8 p.m.

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HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF NEW WEST neighbourhoods at the Our City workshop – a conversation on housing. It’s taking place on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the New Westminster Public Library.You’ll have a chance to explore different housing choices for New West neighbourhoods (except the downtown and Queensborough) as the city develops a draft land-use map for the updated official community plan.

ENJOY A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE when the Class of ’59 takes to the Massey Theatre stage on Friday, Nov. 13.The show features the music of Buddy Holly, Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Brenda Lee, the Everly Brothers and more.Tickets are $39 (plus a service charge) and are available at www.ticketsnw.

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FIND OUT HOW THE MANY CULTURES of New West celebrate holidays through the year at this weekend’s Family Fun Day at Anvil Centre. Drop by the New Westminster Museum at 777 Columbia St. from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

GET SOME FRESH AIR AND HELP RAISE FUNDS FOR THE ARTHRITIS SOCIETY at the eighth annual Jingle Bell Walk and Run for Arthritis (pictured above).This family-oriented event is hosted by the Arthritis Society and the Inn at the Quay. It’s taking place on Sunday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 900 Quayside Dr.

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If you think you’re seeing more women owning and operating their own businesses - you’re correct. Women in Canada retain ownership in 47 percent of Canada’s 1.6 million small and medium sized businesses. And New Westminster is no exception to those statistics. Women entrepreneurs in New West are dynamic examples of how hard work, consistent quality customer service, and a keen eye for opportunity, build businesses. In these pages, you will get a closer look at some of the city’s leading women entrepreneurs. See what tips professionals have for new women in business.

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IN BUSINESS Re/Max Advantage Realty’s Patti Goss’s extensive 25 years of professional real estate experience, combined with her exceptional negotiating skills, has won Patti multiple Reader’s Choice Awards. In today’s real estate market, people look to a realtor with local expertise and a leading edge approach to buying and selling their homes – exactly what Patti excels at. When you hire Patti, you’ll also benefit from the combined expertise of her son and business partner Wes Goss. For the last six years, this dynamic duo has gained a stellar reputation for working hard for every one of their clients.

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To that end, this savvy duo crafted a resource guide for buyers and sellers – to walk their clients through every step of the process, from the moment they list until they

turn the key in the door of their new home. “We realized – especially for first-time home buyers and sellers – they might not understand how the entire process works. Our guide is meant to empower them with as much information as possible,” Wes explains. Patti and Wes combine their people skills with marketing for a winning approach - listening to their customers and then assess their needs before deciding on a course of action. A top-producing realtor, Patti has been honoured numerous times by a panel of her peers with awards from RE/MAX of Western Canada and RE/ MAX International, notably the Realtor Community Service Award for the Burnaby, New Westminster, Tri-Cities Real Estate Division. In addition, Patti and Wes are involved in the community,

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whether on professional boards and/or with nonprofit agencies, they are committed to making New Westminster a great place to live and work in. Both donate a portion of their commission to the Children’s Miracle Network. Patti also serves as a director for the New Westminster Chamber of Commerce and last year completed a six-year run as director for the Burnaby, New West, Tri-Cities real estate division.

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Adelina is dedicated to offering every patient unparalleled service, the most current information and education, and the finest products on the market, including a great selection of eyeglasses, sunglasses and contacts at the best possible prices available.

“The overall experience is what keeps customers coming back.” It doesn’t stop there. Zahra is a savvy businesswoman who surrounds herself with great staff. “I treat my staff like family and respect that everyone has their own unique strengths,” she adds.

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Any woman will tell you that a great haircut or colour can boost your confidence and make you feel fabulous. For more than 15 years, women in New Westminster have counted on Zahra’s Ultimate Hair Design to give them that perfect look. Having been trained and certified from such prestigious hair salons as Suki’s, Redken, and Goldwell, owner/stylist Zahra Hakim comes with a wealth of experience. Zahra has managed to create a beautiful

Zarah credits her success to building long term personal relationships with her loyal clientele. Zahra also supports the community that has embraced her all these years. To that end, she can be found offering complimentary haircuts for Purpose Society clients.

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As a lifelong New Westminster resident and top producing Realtor® Tracey acknowledges that to succeed in this highly competitive industry one must offer stellar customer service, while recognizing the importance of each individual clients best interests and needs. Tracey understands that buying or selling a home can be a stressful time, so she takes the time to listen and find out what’s really important to her clients, what their goals are, and make it all come together. With more than a decade proven track record of sales excellence, Tracey loves

her career which ensures a balance of family life and work. This savvy Realtor® is enjoying having her son Sean on board as he is her assistant. Together they offer a personalized touch of service to Tracey’s clients.

Tracey is equally committed to the community and loves to give back. Tracey sponsors the Salmonbellies, Royal City Musical Theatre, Camp Kerry & various other community events. As the former Miss New Westminster 1984, and volunteer driver for the May Queen Suite, staying involved is very important to her. This dynamic Realtor® invites you to contact her to discuss all of your real estate needs. You can email her at traceydavies@shaw.ca or call 604.761.4138

THREE BUSINESS TIPS: Tip #1

Learn as much as you can about your field.

Tip #2

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Tip #3

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Ready to stroll down the new Front Street? Theresa McManus

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A three-metre-wide sidewalk adjacent to storefronts, planters, trees, pedestrian lights, street furniture and a unique paving treatment for the street and the sidewalk are some of the key components of the newly approved design for the Front Street Mews.

We want to make sure the community is well informed.

Council has approved a design that includes a oneway street with back-in angled parking (about 38 stalls) on the south side of the street to create a continuous buffer between the mews and the truck route. The latest Front Street newsletter indicates the rehabilitation of the B and C parkade decks will wrap up in November, the parkade

deconstruction and rehabilitation of the A deck will take place from December to April, and construction of the mews will take place from April to June 2016. The parkade renovation includes rehabilitation of the concrete, railings, lighting and electrical components. Mayor Jonathan Cote said Front Street will be closed to vehicles for about four months so the city is developing a traffic mitigation program. “There’s no doubt this project, as it moves into the next stages, is going to cause some disruption in the community,” he said. “We want to make sure the community is well informed and we are doing everything possible to minimize that disruption.” The city believes that taking down the portion of the parkade from Sixth to Begbie streets will improve access and connectivity between the downtown and the waterfront, the esplanade and Westminster Pier Park. About 450 stalls will remain in the eastern por-

Industrial plan gets the go-ahead On-site caretaker unit included in plans Theresa McManus

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A caretaker will provide “eyes on the street” during the non-operating hours of a proposed industrial building. The city has received a development permit application that would allow a three-storey industrial building to be built at 520 21st St. The plan includes a twobedroom accessory residential unit so a caretaker could live on site. “A caretaker can be considered beneficial to the successful operation of a business,” stated a staff report. “In this instance, due to the isolated area of the subject site coupled with the applicant’s financial investment in the operation, a caretaker could prove beneficial by providing eyes on the street during non-operational hours.This would also be beneficial for the subject site’s surrounding neighbours.” Along with steel manu-

facturing, the space would also include a showroom and offices. Following a public hearing on Oct. 26, council supported the requested zoning bylaw text amendment. Singh Biln, director of community relations with Southern Railway, told council that the development is located near train tracks and someone will be living at the site, which could result in complaints. Coun. Chuck Puchmayr, who chairs the city’s railway advisory panel, asked the proponent if he was willing to register on title the fact that the site was located near an active railway. That information will be registered on title so if the property sells and someone moves into the caretaker’s suite, they’re aware of its proximity to a railway. “This is a document that says they are here,” he said. “It’s almost like you don’t need it, but it really seems to be working across the country in places that are using it.”

tion of the parkade, which stretches from Sixth to Fourth streets. During the initial planning for the deconstruction of a portion of the Front Street parkade and the construction of a Front Street Mews, the city budgeted $11.25 million, which included $1.8 million for the mews and was based on preliminary design con-

cepts. “The revised cost estimate for the preferred design option is approximately $2.4 million,” stated a Nov. 2 update to council. “The major cost drivers for the budget increase are attributed to the realignment of Front Street and the high level and quality of landscape finish.” Last month, city council

approved a staff recommendation that would allow the city to borrow $3.3 million for the remediation of the Front Street parkade.The Front Street parkade deconstruction and rehabilitation project is to be funded by reserves and debt. “The temporary borrowing bylaw is required to obtain the debt approval through the Municipal Fi-

nance Authority,” said Mark Allison, the city’s manager of strategic initiatives and sustainability. “Once the project is compete and all costs and financing components are known, then the short-term borrowing will be converted to long-term debt.This debt will then be repaid from future parkade revenues.”

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Sapperton Green development moving ahead Theresa McManus

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A massive development on the east side of the city has cleared its first hurdle. City council has approved an amendment to the official community plan to change the land-use design of 97 Braid St. to SGTMC – Sapperton Green Transit-Oriented Mixed-Used Community.The new designation would allow for the development of the future Sapperton Green, which could include 150,000 square feet of retail commercial, 750,000 to 1.5 million sq. ft. of office space and 3.4 million sq. ft. of residential floor space. Having cleared this hurdle, the proponent is now able to proceed with the development of a master plan for the site. Public hearings would be required as the site is rezoned. While some community members have voiced concern about access to the site, located near Braid

Street and Brunette Avenue, no one spoke at an Oct. 26 public hearing. “I was really surprised that nobody came and spoke in opposition,” Coun. Chuck Puchmayr later told the Record. Coquitlam city council recently wrote to New Westminster expressing concern about the potential future transportation impacts associated with the proposed Sapperton Green development and asked New Westminster to consult with Coquitlam on traffic and other applicable issues before proceeding with the official community plan process. New Westminster believes the redevelopment of the 38.35-acre site next to the Braid SkyTrain station offers an opportunity to address longstanding concerns about the transportation network around Braid and Brunette. Bev Grieve, the city’s director of development services, recently told council that staff believe the appli-

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Better signage, more voting booths and improved technologies – those are some of the items voters would like to see in future civic elections. Council has received a report from city clerk Jan Gibson about the 2014 local election, in response to a request for an update about issues related to voting machines, rejected ballots, how voters with English as a second language were able to access voter assistance and election staffing. According to the report, 14 per cent of the election official positions were filled by staff who were multilingual.They spoke languages including Punjabi, Hindi, Swahili,Tagalog, Urdu, Gujarat-Achi, Ukrainian, Russian, Mandarin, Japanese,

French, Spanish, German and Dutch. Following the election, the city’s election office sought feedback from election officials and the public about the election and received feedback from 38 individuals. Some voters reported being “in and out” of polling stations with no lengthy lineups; some expressed frustration with longer lineups at locations that had a higher turnout and suggested improvements such as more staff; some identified the need for better signage inside polling stations and better signage for locations with elevator access; some were surprised they didn’t get voting information in the mail; and others would like the city to improve election technologies and set up more voting booths at each location.

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cation is a catalyst to moving forward with these discussions in a more focused way. She noted that staff from New Westminster and Coquitlam have been having “very detailed conversations” about the project. The City of New Westminster’s goal is to develop a joint position with Coquitlam so they can approach the Ministry of

I was really surprised that nobody came and spoke in opposition Transportation about a preferred solution for the Bru-

nette interchange. “I think that ultimately Coquitlam’s interest and the City of New Westminster’s interest around that overpass are exactly the same thing,” said Coun. Patrick Johnstone. “We both want that intersection to be a functional gateway to our respective communities.” Once city council approves a high-level official

community plan amendment that confirms the city’s intention for the site, staff say the city and the developer would then begin to prepare a master plan for Sapperton Green. The master plan will include guidelines outlining how Sapperton Green will be developed, a conceptual site plan and a detailed traffic study.

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Arts & Entertainment

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There are plenty of local art exhibits to check out this month. On offer is Avocations at Douglas College, which features the artistic works of 20 students and staff – everything from ceramics and

Portrait: Jeffrey-Sweet Time is one of the paintings by Kathleen Tonnesen on display at Douglas College. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

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jewelry to photographs. In the mix is the Royal City’s Kathleen Katon Tonnesen, known for her acrylic paintings, sculptures and murals. For this exhibit, she has submitted Gypsy Jazz King Nervana, JeffreySweet Time and Wildfire! “They are all aspects of raw human potential honed by fire,” she responded when asked, “Why these

particular pieces?” “Life is challenging for everyone, and the longer you live is a great equalizer. It matters not how many times you fall, it matters only that you get back up and keep on trying with your best effort,”Tonnensen writes in an email. “Tomorrow belongs to none.Therefore, sing, play music, learn and participate

in the story!” Avocations will be on display until Dec. 11 inside the Amelia Douglas Gallery. TIME AND SPACE The Arts Council of New Westminster is capping off the year with a final solo exhibition. Local abstract painter Pepe Hidalgo brings Continued on page 26

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Arts & Entertainment Have a toe-tappin’, ﬁddlin’ good time with Pastiche Continued from page 25 Brushstrokes in History/ Pinceladas en la Historia to The Gallery at Queen’s Park from now until Dec. 13. Hidalgo grew up in Spain and just recently moved to New West. His early work was heavily influenced by the Impressionists. After studying in Madrid and the Netherlands, his style began to explore form, colour and perspective through the lens of abstract, expressionism and surrealism, according to a press release. Hidalgo now juxtaposes elements from all three movements into his pieces. “Standing in front of each painting I encounter a moment in time created within the world depicted on the canvas,” said Hidalgo. “Each depicts, and thus constructs, a world with a unique space-time that is

definitely separate from the one which the viewer primarily inhabits.” Brushstrokes in History/Pinceladas en la Historia can be seen Tuesday through Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.There’s also an artist’s reception on Nov. 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

FRENCH FOLK Put on your dancing shoes this Saturday (Nov. 14) for a tappin’ good time. French group Pastiche will play tunes from France and Quebec during this bistro-style evening at Queens Avenue United Church. It’ll be a blend of original material and traditional folk songs – ones that have irregular rhythms, modern chording and complex arrangements. Pastiche is made up Boris Favre on piano, Allan

Rising star: Lorynne Machado is in the running for three Joey Awards. The awards for young performers are being handed out this weekend. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

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Dionne on accordion and Cameron Wilson of Van Django on fiddle. Tickets are $20 for adults, and $15 for students and seniors.They can be picked up at the door or online at www.queensavenue.org.

POETRY READING New West folk are poets, and they totally know it! Silver Bow Publishing will be releasing Royal City Poets Anthology 2015 at Heritage

Grill on Nov. 14 and everyone is invited. Many of the contributors (Adele Thorne, Chuck Puchmayr, Carla Evans, to name a few) will be on hand to read from the book, which is the fifth of its kind to date.The event, which runs between 1 to 4 p.m., is hosted by Candice James and Janet Kvammen. Admission is free. THE AWARD GOES TO…

NWSS student Lorynne Machado may have a few acceptance speeches to give if she wins big at the Joey Awards this Saturday. The local has been nominated in three categories, including Best Actress in a Short Film (age 17 to 18) for The Definition of Beauty. She’s also nabbed a nomination for Best Female Performance in a Music Video (age 13 to 21) for Edge of a Revolution by Nickelback,

and forYoung Filmmaker/ Director. David Raynolds – also from New West – could be giving a speech, too. The 10-year-old has been nominated for Best Actor in a Short Film, Best Actor in a TV Commercial or PSA and BestYoung Ensemble in a Short Film. Good luck, guys! Send arts and entertainment items to jmaclellan@ newwestrecord.ca.

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Community Local eatery fundraising for employee with MS Re-Up BBQ at River Market is hosting a long-table dinner tonight in hopes of raising $15,000 for a former employee who recently learned he has multiple sclerosis. Ed – who wished not to be fully identified for fear of it affecting future employment opportunities – had been working part-time at the over-the-counter restaurant for more than a year. The 33-year-old was also busy studying geology at

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Family time: Alana Lopez and 16-month-old Cecelia at the New West Moms Group Christmas fundraiser held Sunday at River Market. Money raised from the sale, which included 14 vendors and a raffle, will help families in need for the holiday season. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER

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We do many things with history apart from historical research such as exploring an addition to a family tree, writing an article, creating a tour or any number of other activities. Mixed into that list is reading – fiction and nonfiction, light and heavy, fun and serious. And in this long list of titles there will be many examples of what is referred to as historical fiction, a favourite of ours. Historical fiction, in basic terms, places a story in a specific time frame, with factual events and places, often incorporating actual people from that time, all carefully put together in what is obviously a fictional account with fictional characters and dialogue that, if done well, presents a credible story of that earlier period.While there are discussions, pro and con, for this genre, it remains immensely popular. On a broad publishing scale, many know and enjoy

works like London by Edward Rutherfurd, Centennial by James Michener, Pompeii by Robert Harris, The Last Kingdom by Bernard Cornwell, Viking: Odinn’s Child by Tim Severin, Outlander by Diana Gabaldon, and The Book of Negroes by Lawrence Hill. We had an inquiry recently from someone who wanted to know about historical fiction that was set in B.C., and there are many that we have enjoyed.There are a couple by Susan Dobbie in which we follow a Hawaiian fellow in stories that include the Hudson’s Bay Company, the Fraser River, and the Cariboo gold rush. There are others like Bill Gallaher, who introduces us to the black barber Wellington Moses, Peter Johnson who helps us come to know some women of the bride ships, and Julie Lawson who weaves an intriguing tale that combines Victoria’s Chinatown, CPR rail construction in the Fraser Canyon, and a “magical amulet.” It is the authentic nature

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604-525-3975. Send non-profit events listings to calendar@newwestrecord.ca.

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The City of New Westminster is making inroads in its plan to connect businesses and residents through a high-speed fibre optic network. Blair Fryer, the city’s manager of communications and economic development, said one of key

We are a bridge to the future. components of the city’s Intelligent City initiative is to install an open-access, dark-fibre network that connects commercial areas of the city. He said the benefits of a city-owned, openaccess fibre network include competitively priced highspeed broadband connectivity, increased employment and investment in the city’s

knowledge sector, opportunities for collaboration with telecommunications Internet service providers for increased connectivity, creation of a non-tax revenue sources for the city and enhancement of New Westminster’s image as an attractive place to invest. Construction of the open access dark fibre network is currently underway, with uptown, downtown and Sapperton expected to be connected by the summer of 2016, with the west side and Queensborough to follow by the end of next year, Fryer said. A subcommittee of the Intelligent City committee hired New West-based Daniel Choi Design to create a name and logo for the new fibre entity. On Nov. 2, council endorsed the name BridgeNet – Connecting New West. “A bridge is a passage to new opportunities,” said Estella Lum of Daniel Choi Design. “It promotes uniting residents and businesses

with the high-speed connections they need for innovation and success.There’s the word net in it, which clearly indicates the Internet connection. Lastly, it invokes a sense of trust, accessibility, empowerment, support and safety.” Coun. Bill Harper, who co-chairs the Intelligent City task force, said the hope is that the Bridge-

Net name and logo will put “New Westminster on the map” with its own brand and fibre network. He said the city has already placed about 17 kilometres of fibre into the ground. “The best way to look at it is the city will own the roads, and the companies that come in to give access to the Internet to the customers will have to basical-

ly build the driveways – they will have to lease the fibre from the city,” he said. “We have a financial plan that runs over about 14 years before we recover the kind of costs we’ve got, and then beyond that we will be expanding and evolving business.” Businesses and residents will both benefit from BridgeNet, Harper said, as

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Explore the evolution of a modern playwright Take in Bard of the Bronx: John Patrick Shanley in Perspective, a Douglas College original, running Nov. 13 to 20. Eight student actors perform 15 roles in scenes written by American playwright John Patrick Shanley. The performance will showcase scenes from some of his most popular works, including Oscar award-winning film Moonstruck, Savage in Limbo and Women of

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Community Get cozy with the library’s short story collection By Tammie Mercado

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For readers looking to get a quick fiction fix, a short story collection can be a great read. Check out these short story compilations available at the New Westminster Public Library. We can’t really talk about short stories without recognizing Canadian author Alice Munro. She has won

many awards for her work in short fiction, including the 2013 Nobel Prize for Literature. Munro has many celebrated collections to choose from, including Too Much Happiness and Dear Life. Fans of Munro may also like the short works of fellow Canadians Margaret Atwood (Stone Mattress) or Carol Shields (Collected Stories).

Some popular novelists are as well-known for short fiction as they are for their novels. Ray Bradbury (The Martian Chronicles, Quicker than the Eye) is known for short tales of fantasy and science fiction that range from whimsical to deeply unsettling. Stephen King (Skeleton Crew, Bazaar of Bad Dreams) is equally wellknown for his short horror

works. Neil Gaiman (TriggerWarning: Short Fictions and Disturbances) is another author known for dark and fanciful short fiction. Notable short stories can also be found in other genres, such as the western stories of Louis L’Amour or the Sherlock Holmes stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Anthologies showcase the work of many authors who write on a common theme.

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Question: My geraniums are in pots on my patio.When would it be time to bring them in? I understand they will survive the winter if kept in the garage. – Terry Wong, South Burnaby Answer: It’s best to take your geraniums in right now. This winter is predicted to be warmer and wetter than usual, and since you’re in South Burnaby your neighbourhood is warmer than most. But there are still times predictions go wrong. Aside from cold, exceptionally heavy downpours could cause geraniums waterlogging problems even in pots. Your geraniums will do much better in the garage if you can put them by a window which lets in lots of light. If it faces a direction where sun shines in (when we get sun) so much the better. It’s best to prune the geraniums back by at least half to three-quarters and keep them fairly dry through the winter.This is about the best you can do right now at this time of year. But you need to know, Terry, that many people find it very hard to keep large, old geranium plants inside over the winter. For one thing, geraniums need a huge amount of light, which our winters just don’t have. Another is they tend to grow long and lanky as they reach out for light and need a second pruning. It can also happen that they bring pests inside with them. So have a very good look as you take them in. A better way that most gardeners handle winterstorage of geraniums is to take geranium cuttings in

August or September and bring the cuttings in when the weather begins to get cold.Water them just a little about once a week and when they start putting out long, soft growth cut it back by about three-quarters. As spring starts, let them grow more. Cuttings take up less space than big, old plants, are easier to check for pests and are easier to put by a sunny window in your living space. After frost season, you can plant them outside. Question: Chimney sweeping time again! Can I use soot and/or wood ash as garden fertilizer? – Jeremy Greenfield, Milner Answer: Both are traditional garden fertilizers used for years with great success.We used both in England when I was growing up. But today there are a few concerns – it depends what you’ve been burning. Wood ash is fine if you’ve been burning natural wood like prunings or split logs. But if you’ve been burning treated timber, there would be concerns about noxious chemicals. Since wood ash is very alkaline, it would probably be best mixed with compost or whatever natural fertilizers you might be using anyway, such as manure. With soot, it’s really the same caution. If all you’ve been burning is plain, basic wood, then it’s fine to use it the same way you’d use wood ash. But often today, wood stoves and fireplaces are used to burn all kinds of things that otherwise would be recycled. So soot and ash with that kind of origin would be fairly suspect. Anne Marrison is happy to answer garden questions sent by email, amarrison@shaw. ca.

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The Group of Five & Friends are aiming to make visits to Royal Columbian Hospital a little more enjoyable for youngsters. The non-profit society is hosting an All We Want for Christmas event to raise funds to create a children’s play area and mural in the lobby of Royal Columbian Hospital. Three play panels would be mounted onto a wall, while two vinyl-covered “tree stumps” will provide a place where wee ones can stand to play or draw. “It’s a little play area on the main floor of Royal Columbian Hospital.This is mainly for the little guys,” said Gerda Suess, one of founders of the Group of Five & Friends. “They are going to put a little bit of a play area on the wall.” The mural is estimated to cost $2,000 to $3,000, with the entire project expected to be just shy of $8,000. The group’s next fundraiser is being held on Thursday, Nov. 19 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Galbraith House, 131 Eighth St.Tickets are $25, and the event includes some tasty tidbits,

a silent auction and an opportunity to buy a glass of cheer. If you happen to be passing by Royal Columbian Hospital, you’ll see the smiling faces of some of the Group of Five members on a billboard for the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation. Just two months ago, the group presented the hospital with a cheque for $6,740.62 for a pediatric cast saw that physicians use to remove casts from wee ones. “We are still working very, very hard for the betterment of the city,” Suess said. “It’s the small things that fall through the cracks.” For tickets, contact Suess at 604-522-7196 or gerda suess@shaw.ca. NEW WEST COUNCILLOR “OUT-GEEKS” THE MAYOR While many people opt for fun outings on their summer vacations, some members of city council look at them as a chance to scout out ideas for the Royal City. “When I go travelling, often that involves me really digging into cities,” said Mayor Jonathan Cote. “My wife can attest that our vacations often involve go-

ing to things like OCP (official community plan) events in the City of Denver and things like that which are not traditional things you would do on vacation, but I can’t help myself.” Cote recently returned from a conference in Dallas, Texas with some ideas for the city to consider, including movable seating and tables in high-pedestrian areas of the city and “free to play” items at parks with concession stands. “I just want to say I once took my wife on vacation, and on that vacation we stopped at a mixed-waste sorting facility in Davenport, Iowa,” responded Coun. Patrick Johnstone, who works as an environmental coordinator at the City of Richmond. “I can out-geek you on sustainability.” ROYAL CITY MARKET HOLDS MEET-AND-GREET Royal City Farmers Market wants to meet you – and maybe even sign you up as a volunteer. The Royal City Farmers Market Association is hosting a volunteer meet-andgreet and open house on Tuesday, Nov. 17 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in New Westminster MLA Judy Dar-

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and abilities, including market-day activities, community outreach, school programs and workshops. A press release notes that the market has an “exciting volunteer culture” that is multigenerational; the oldest volunteer is 92, while the youngest is 14. Royal City Farmers Market will also be looking for dedicated and passionate individuals to help guide the association in the future, as founding member Andrew Murray will be departing the board next year.

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“We wanted to take this opportunity to provide potential volunteers with a relaxed social setting to discuss what it means to be part of the local food movement,” said Melissa Maltais, the market’s operations manager. “At this event they will have the opportunity to chat with current board members, volunteers and staff so they can decide if volunteering with us is the right fit.” Royal City Farmers Market has volunteer jobs for people of all backgrounds

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Famous faces of New Westminster are on display at the Plaskett Gallery. The gallery at Massey Theatre is hosting an exhibition of the Celebration Portrait Series. The exhibition, which honours an “eclectic group of artists whose contributions span the years from the early 1900s through today,” was originally commissioned for New Westminster’s 150th anniversary. Notable faces include Raymond Burr and Charles Monteith. Gallery hours are 1 to 5 p.m.Tuesday through Saturday, or by appointment. The exhibit runs until Dec. 18 at the gallery, 735 Eighth Ave.

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Playing from behind isn’t a habit you want to repeat often. But the New Westminster Hyacks launch the playoffs with another layer of experience as they work towards a big run. New West topped the defending AAA football champion South Delta Sun Devils with 20 points over the final half en route to a 3524 victory Friday. The win clinched third place in the Western Conference and set them up against Handsworth on Friday, 7:30 p.m. at Mercer Stadium in the playoff opener. “This is the best we’ve performed and executed our game plan since 2009,” remarked Hyacks head coach Farhan Lalji. “We have all the elements working together: the blocking, a balanced attack, we’ve rushed for over 2,400 yards and averaged 35 points per game.” The best part was how New West stepped it up another level in the second half – a sign the coach was hoping to see before the playoffs. “That was something we really needed.We haven’t been very good in the second half this year… We wanted to build momentum and push it, and that was the big emphasis the whole week.” Trailing 21-15 at the half, New West honed their rally caps led by Jordan Guzman’s 24-yard touchdown that propelled the Hyacks ahead 22-21. While the Sun Devils replied with a field goal, New West quarterback Jamie Shiho showed that his three-week sabbatical due to injury hadn’t slowed him down. He scampered in from 40 yards to put the Hyacks ahead 28-24. Shiho followed that with a 21-yard TD run. Also scoring were David Penalver, on a 10-yard run, and Jeff Lugtu, who caught a 37-yard pass. Now comes Handsworth on Friday. At 4-1, the North Vancouver school finished tied in the Pacific Conference for second. “We will not look past Handsworth.We haven’t had enough playoff success the last few years to overlook anyone,” said Lalji. • The Western Conference allstars were announced, and six New West players were named. Linebacker Jeff Lugtu led the way, with a team-high 42 tackles. Safety David Penalver, offensive lineman Sunny Rishi, defensive lineman Dillon Cusker, wide receiver Michael Thind and Shiho all were selected. Earning an honourable mention was Gurvir Ghuman.

Hall of Fame moment: Sapperton-raised Ed Goss reflects on a lacrosse career that saw the New West native grow in the game surrounded by his brother and best friends, and resulted in two Mann Cup rings. Goss will be inducted this week into the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER

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For Sapperton’s Ed Goss, it’s all about timing. His glory days of lacrosse evolved out of just playing in New West’s eastside parks many calendars ago. From Beatlemania to Trudeaumania – the first edition – Goss steamrolled through opposing defences as a teenager with an artist’s stick. His introduction to the game evolved on a sporting background that included baseball, basketball and hockey. From morning to night, Ed remembers chasing older brother Wayne – a literal speedster – around the neighbourhood. Fate played a hand when a local coach, looking to fill his peewee team roster, presented the younger Goss a lacrosse stick and invited him to tryout. “He handed me a new stick and said ‘Ed, I want you to come out,’” recalls Goss. “I thought I’d died and gone to heaven. “I had a stick in my hand for the next 20 years, every day.” It was the beginning of a love affair with Canada’s national summer sport, and is the starting chapter in what is now a Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame career. Goss, an active Realtor in the Lower Mainland, said being inducted into the Veteran Player category on Nov. 14 in his hometown is a humbling experience.

“Better late than never,” chuck- he noted. led Goss. “It’s a special honour “It was a unique thing, as a when you get an acknowledgment group, with eight of us who literlike that. It feels great.” ally grew up in Sapperton,” said A lifelong Salmonbellie, Goss Goss. “Nearly all of us were from has already been inducted as part New West and to be one of the of the 1968-72 New Westminbest teams in Canada was amazster roster that appeared in four ing, when you consider how small straight Mann Cup championthe city is.” ships, winning twice. The senior Salmonbellies didn’t As former teammate and lifehesitate in calling up the Sapperlong pal Al Lewthwaite puts it, it ton sharpshooter early and often. was a glorious time to be a boy in He joined older brother Wayne the Royal City. in ‘68 on a powerful roster that “Skill-wise he turned pro with the was excellent,” reNational Lacrosse To be one of called Lewthwaite. Association.They the best teams defeated Detroit in “He got 50 goals in his first senior seachampionship in Canada was the son and played both series 4-2 in the amazing. ends of the floor. only NLA champi“Ed was a very onship year for the good teammate and B.C.-based teams. always looking out From 1969 to for his guys.You ’72, New West could count on him.” marched to the Canadian final That early beginning in Sapeach year, capturing the vauntperton sparked a whirlwind career ed Mann Cup trophy in 1970 and that took Goss across the conti’72. In ’71, he earned the Western nent and into the pro ranks. His Lacrosse Association’s Most Valustats for the New Westminster juable Player prize in the playoffs. nior team were lights-out as he “Winning the Mann Cup, esplayed an integral role in three pecially the first one, was (the consecutive Minto Cup appearhighlight). … In 1970 I had the ances, winning the league’s Rookchance to go freight to Japan for ie of theYear award in 1966. Expo and missed 12 games, but His mark of 11 goals in one when I came back it was like ridgame stood for 20 years before ing a bike, right into the lineup. Gary Gait, another Hall of Famer, “We won the Mann Cup in would break it. Queen’s Park and I played on my The closeness of that junior ros- birthday (Sept. 21), which wasn’t ter created rock-solid friendships, something I did often.”

He had one other year of pro with the inaugural National Lacrosse League’s Maryland Arrows in 1974 where the commitment meant relocating for nearly six months and playing for the owner of Campbell’s Soup. It was a different experience, he said. “It was a weird year for me, because I had never played with guys we played against, or played against my friends,” said Goss. “It was a good league but so many of the better players just couldn’t commit all that time.” A shoulder injury and a desire to begin his work life led him to put down the stick, with only a brief comeback attempt in 1977. Even then, after two years away, he still averaged a goal-a-game. His very last game was in Kerrisdale Arena against the battling Burrards where he stood up for a teammate. “I got kicked out of the game and that was it.” “I was only 26 when I (first) retired,” he recalled. “Everyone else seemed to have their career path set and I thought that’s it… I was fit and could probably have played into my 30s but I needed to get on with a career.” The memories of his playing days pop up occasionally, but lacrosse was just another part of the old days. He’s focused on his long-standing realty business and spending time with Alison, his wife of 30 years. Continued on page 40

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It wasn’t the result they had hoped for. Like the Vancouver Whitecaps, the Royal City Riot ran aground Sunday in a disappointing 3-0 loss to West Coast Elite in Metro Women’s under-21 soccer. Miscues of various kinds played right into the opposition’s hands, but it wasn’t without some strong pushback. Natalie Nelson played well and had two good scoring chances, while Sarah McCarthy threaded the needle to create a couple

of two-on-one rushes that didn’t pay off. “That had to be the most disjointed effort I’ve seen from this group,” remarked coach Wayne McCarthy. “One or two players would be switched on and trying but two or three others behind or near them were sleeping. “We let (Elite) dictate play by reacting too late and not being proactive.” Also playing well were Gurpreet Bilan and Marcie Dheilly-Sturrock. Making it all the more

difficult to absorb was that a week prior the Riot were in decent form in trouncing Dasmesh United 5-0. In the ninth minute, Sarah McCarthy converted a Bilan feed from 12-yards out, scoring her first of two, to give Royal City a lead it would never shed. Also scoring were Ivy Chao, Naomi Hale and Jennifer Tamondong. Collecting the shutout was Manju Hoonjan. The 3-4 Riot will use this weekend’s bye to regroup.

Goss gets lacrosse honour Continued from page 39 When it comes to his path in lacrosse, he credits older brothers Bob and Wayne – with just 20 months separating Wayne and himself. “There was no rivalry between us as players or as people,” he said of Wayne, who remains one of the game’s largest legends. “He was left-handed and I was right-handed.We helped each other compete, but his fortè was running, he’d be running to the store, running to the rink… I’d just be chasing after him.” That bond and love remains strong, as he has taken on an older brother-like role since Wayne’s tragic accident in 1982, which has

left the former firefighter and lacrosse Hall of Famer with a long-term disability. Loyalty is one of his many great traits, said Lewthwaite. “For me, I could always count on Ed,” said Lewthwaite. “I never had to worry if we played Vancouver, who had their share of goons. I didn’t have to look too much behind me.” The numbers tallied include 188 senior A games and 216 goals and 274 assists. But what Goss remembers most are the friends and camaraderie of the team. “Those years were very good years for me, and there was nothing like playing and winning in your own town.”

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A balanced offence lifted the Douglas College Royals women’s basketball team past Camosun College on Saturday in a 50-39 victory at the New West campus. The Royals’ Amber Beasley led the way with 10 points, while New West’s Domunique Booker counted a game-high 11 boards. A day earlier, Douglas fell 72-50 to VIU.

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Abbotsford, Burnaby Crest, and Burnaby Marine Way Stores Only.

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Organic Spring Mix and Baby Spinach from Earthbound Farm Organic One Buy One Get EE! FR

BC Organic Spartan Apples from Harvest Moon

4.98 singles

One Buy One t e G EE! FR

3.98 Organic California Green and Black Kale from Pureveg

5.98

GROCERY Dairyland Milk

assorted varieties

skim, 1, 2 or 3.25%

1.75L +deposit +eco fee product of Canada

Liberté Greek Yogurt

SAVE

36%

750g product of Canada

SAVE

Coco Libre Organic Coconut Water and Protein Coconut Water

assorted varieties 740ml product of Canada

SAVE

UP TO

While quantities last. Not all items available at all stores. We reserve the right to correct printing errors.

41% 1.99 2 varieties 12 Roll

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55%

assorted varieties 330ml - 1L • + deposit + eco fee product of USA

43% from 3/4.98

Coop Gold Double Roll Bathroom Tissue

McVitie’s Digestives and HobNobs Cookies assorted varieties

200 - 400g • product of UK

SAVE

UP TO

37%

4.99

from 2/3.50

HEALTHCARE Naturtint Permanent Hair Colour Assorted Varieties

Essential Silver Premium Ionic Silver Liquids or Gels Assorted Varieties and Sizes

20% off

14.99

regular retail price

170ml

Enerex Serrapeptase 120000IU

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Lorna Vanderhaeghe Active Collagen, Collagen Plus, or Skinsmart GLA Skin Oil

26.99

Various Sizes

60 capsules

47.99

regular retail price

www.choicesmarkets.com Abbotsford

3033 Immel Street, Abbotsford | 604-744-3567

assorted varieties 500ml

2/4.98

2/10.00

assorted varieties

SAVE

1.65L product of Canada

UP TO

39% 4.49-

GLUTEN FREE Single Serve Carrot Cake

5.49

275g

Simply Pure Cheese assorted varieties

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23% 5.99

Rogers Fine White Sugar and Robin Hood All Purpose Flour

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UP TO

4.99

340g product of Canada

BAKERY xxx

2.5 - 4kg

3.99-

xxx • product of xxx

Single Serve Cookies dark chocolate pistachio or chocolate truffle

50% 4.99

1.99

Movember Cookies Before November 30th, pick up a mustache cookie at any Choices location and $1 of each purchase will be donated to the Movember Foundation in support of men’s physical and mental health.

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25% off

120 capsules

Happy Planet Soups Canadian Inspired

1L +deposit +eco fee product of South Africa

Island Farms Ice Cream

4.494.99

40%

3.99

UP TO

42%

3.99

UP TO

VIP Liquid Dish Detergent

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312-325g product of Canada

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UP TO

43%

assorted varieties

300g • product of USA

340 - 510g product of USA

2/7.00

Ceres 100% Juice

assorted varieties

2 New es! ieti Var

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Earthbound Farm Organic Frozen Fruit

Kellogg’s Cereals

assorted varieties

40% 2/5.98

36%

4.49

Choices’ Own Individual Quiche

540- 800g

assorted varieties

UP TO

6.99lb/ 15.41kg

DELI

assorted varieties

Nature’s Path Organic Love Crunch Granola and Pure Oats

assorted varieties

value pack

4.99lb/ 11.99kg

4.99

( Second item of the same value or less than the first pack. )

Imported Grass Fed Free Range Top Sirloin Steaks

value pack

4L product of Canada

27% 3.99

( Second item of the same value or less than the first pack. )

McCain Frozen Potatoes and Fries

Tropicana Pure Premium Juice

value pack

One Buy One Get EE! FR

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts

2/3.00 2.00 singles

2.27kg/5lb box

Rodear Grass Fed Forage Finished Lean Ground Beef

Certified Non GMO Feed

1.37kg/3lb bag

454g package

Satsuma Mandarin Oranges from Korea

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Whole Specialty Frying Chicken

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The real face of arthritis CITY BEAT 15

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